Date: May 24th, 1004 D.C.R
Location: Canterlot, Equestria
The sound of galloping hooves on the glass floor was heard as Twilight and the rest of the Mane Six were rushing to the throne room. Most of them had disheveled looks considering they were awoken from their nightly sleep. However, Princess Luna requested them to come to the throne room post haste.
Thoughts were rushing through Twilight’s head as she and her friends continued to the throne room. What was so important that Luna had to wake them up for? She wouldn’t do this unless it was important. The six mares noticed they were coming up to the large doors to the throne room. Without a second thought, Twilight’s horn glowed and the doors swung open allowing them entrance. There Luna was waiting for them.
“Luna!” Twilight said. “We got here as soon as we received word that you needed to see us.”
Luna nodded before replying. “I thank thee all for answering my call. I’m sorry I had to wake you up at this hour but unfortunately there’s a crisis.”
“What’s wrong, your highness?” Applejack asked. “Is it them there monster varmints?” Luna gave a nod which made the six mares look with worry.
“Several minutes ago,” Luna said. “One of my Night Guards reported to me that the female MUTO was spotted heading for a nearby residence.”
“Which one?” Fluttershy asked softly.
BOOM!
Luna never got a chance to reply as the sound of a distant explosion rang through the air. This caused the seven ponies to run to the balcony where all of their eyes widened in horrid surprise. In the distance they could see Ponyville, where plumes of smoke and the light of distant fire were seen. A familiar colossal-sized silhouette was seen stomping and thrashing in the town. Its howl could be heard from the distance as Twilight and the others stared wide-eyed at the scene. Twilight could only whisper out a mutter at the horror happening below.
“Oh no…”
Date: May 24th, 1004 D.C.R
Location: Ponyville, Equestria
The sirens wailed throughout the town, which everypony heard. Another sound occupied it as the crowd of ponies looked to see a horror. Entering the town was the Femuto. She gave out a bellowing howl which caused the residents to scream in fear and gallop away to safety. Everypony thought all at once that they wished Ponyville wasn’t the place where monsters and other dark things attacked once a week or so.
The Twilight Guard galloped into battle as they tried to force back the ancient monstrosity. The unicorns of the guard fired blasts of magic at the beast but it didn’t stop. Catapults flung large boulders, striking the monster’s hide, but it didn’t falter. Cannons were stationed and fired their rounds. This caused the Femuto to bellow in annoyance before swiping her claws downward onto the battalion. Ponies scattered, catapults shattered, cannons were dismantled and the monster continued forward with its assault.
Mayor Mare, along with a few guards, was guiding ponies to the Castle of Friendship to seek shelter. This situation required the residents to seclude into a sturdy structure. Hopefully the castle will be able to stand.
“This way, everypony,” she called out. “Make your way to the castle for safety!”
A few more houses collapsed under the sheer power of the female monster. The guards kept firing at the Femuto but it was hopeless. Their spells kept hitting the monster but they weren’t making a single dent or puncture into its leathery hide. The Femuto however was being annoyed by this bug bites the unicorns were inflicting on her. She raised one of her hooked limbs as it gave a familiar bioluminescent glow, flickering like a heartbeat. One of the guards noticed this and called out to his fellow guards. It was too late, however, when the Femuto slammed her limb onto the ground. The EMP spread throughout Ponyville, causing various ponies to feel its effects.
The Femuto gave out a bellowing howl before continuing forward. In its sight was the Castle of Friendship, the origin of the familiar rainbow aura. Without hesitating it started making its way towards the crystalline structure, hoping to devour and wipe out the aura causing its irritation.
In the lower confines of the castle, the children and Harmony watched the entire event through a large crystal mirror. The children watched in fear as the multi-armed female monster was destroying their home. Nyx could feel anger inside of her as she watched the Femuto destroy everything. She made a promise to herself that she’d protect everypony she cared about with her life and now she was stuck down in the secret level of the castle watching all of this happen.
“That thing is tearing our home to bits,” Flitter said with a frightened expression.
“Not only that it’s heading right for us,” Willow said with fear in his voice. They all looked and sure enough the Femuto was making its way to the castle.
“Why is it coming at us?” Sweetie Belle said.
“It’s after the castle’s magic,” Harmony said causing the children to look at her. “This entire castle is laced with my magic. To that beast its nothing but a ringing dinner bell to it.”
“Plus,” Apple Bloom added. “With everypony occupying tha castle, it’ll be a massacre.”
“Fear not, my little ponies,” Harmony said. “I made sure this castle was more enough prepared in case something like this ever occurred.”
After that, she then raised to her hind hooves before slamming them down. This action causes a pulse to spread out through the room making the children jump in surprise. The room then began to glow with the colors of the rainbow before a rainbow beam shot from the floor to the roof.
“Watch,” Harmony said. “As the she-beast won’t breach this creation of mine.”
Outside, the Femuto got closer and closer to the Castle of Friendship. Guards stationed on the balconies of the castle tried to push back the monster with blasts of magic or cannon fire. Unfortunately that didn’t deter the monster from its course. The guards watching in horror as the Femuto then came upon them. She rose onto her hind legs with all her limbs extended, ready to strike the castle.
Suddenly the crystal star ornament on the castle gave off a rainbow-colored glow and shined bright. The Femuto was caught off guard by this and stood back a few feet and watched the event taking place. A shield of rainbow energy enveloped the castle, causing the guards and the ponies inside to watch in awe. It wasn’t before long the shield of magic covered the entire castle.
The Femuto growled before bellowing out a battle cry. It rose to its hind legs again before bringing down its limbs upon the shield. However, her attack didn’t budge it. Once making contact with the shield caused the female monster to howl in pain before backing off. She growled in frustration as her limbs began to give off their natural bioluminescence, each giving off a slow to quick heart beat noise. She then slammed her limbs into the ground sending out an EMP that spread out through the entire town of Ponyville.
The pulse made its way to the shield, hitting it with full force. It wouldn’t be long before it fails and she then can start consuming the crystal construct. To the beast’s surprise, however, the pulse hit the shield but it didn’t waver. The shield was able to resist the effects of her attack. The ponies saw this before giving out a cheer, they were safe at the moment.
The Femuto was about to charge the shield when something small and slimy hit the side of her cheek. She looked to one side and saw two ponies occupying a medium-sized catapult. It was being loaded with some sort of red fruit.
“Yeehaw!” Granny Smith shouted. “That’ll teach ya not to mess with our town, yah varmint! Right, Big Mac?”
“Eeyup!” Big Mac simply said.
The Femuto growled before turning her attention to the old mare and her grandson. Granny Smith glared at the incoming monster and turned to Big Mac.
“Big Mac,” she said. “Load another pie into tha catapult.” With that command Big Mac loaded a large pie into the catapult. “On mah command.” The monster got closer and closer before Granny Smith swung her hoof down. “FIRE!”
With that Big Mac pulled the lever and the catapult flung the pie at the direction of the Femuto. The pie splattered on the tip of the Femuto’s beak. Silence encompassed the area for a few minutes before the Femuto snarled and let loose a bellowing shriek. The female monster then charged at the two earth ponies. Big Mac wasted no time and grabbed Granny Smith off the catapult and galloped both him and her away from the charging monster. The Femuto smashed through the wooden weapon with ease, much to Granny Smith’s frustration.
“You confounded varmint!” she shouted at the colossal monster. “That catapult’s been in the Apple family since the foundin’ of Ponyville!”
“Granny,” Big Mac said. “I don’t think that thing cares much about our catapult’s history.
The Femuto growled before turning her attention back to the castle. The shield of rainbow energy was still up and made the monster growl in frustration. With a bellowing roar she began to charge at the shield-encased crystalline structure. The guards tensed as they prepared themselves as the monster charged at the castle. Suddenly, before the Femuto reached the castle, a beam of rainbow energy hit the Femuto sending her away from the castle and collapsing onto one of the buildings.
The guards as well as witnesses looked to the direction of the rainbow’s origin and they’re eyes widened. It was Twilight and the others. She and the others were in their Rainbow Power forms as they stared down the Femuto with a hardened glare. The Femuto pulled herself from the rubble and looked at the rainbow empowered ponies with a snarl. The ponies in her vision were surrounded by the same rainbow aura that encompassed the castle. She growled before issuing a bellowing roar of challenge.
“Get ready, girls,” Twilight said. “This will determine the fate of Ponyville.”
The girls all nodded as the Femuto began her charge again. The Mane Six scattered as the monster charged past them. Rainbow Dash then flew in one direction before making a U-turn back at the Femuto, making a flying charge. Thank’s to her Rainbow Power form, her speed increased and she was able to get a few hits on the monster. The Femuto hissed before trying to take a bite at the enhanced pegasus. Unfortunately, her mouth was clamped closed by what appeared to be a rope. The Femuto turned to see Applejack tugging the rope with her mouth trying to keep the monster’s closed. The Femuto snarled trying to pull back but Applejack barely budged, thanks to her Rainbow Power increasing her strength. The Femuto then slammed her claw down on the rope causing Applejack to be jerked in and fall over. The female monster was about to slam her limp down upon the earth pony until she felt her side being hit by a concussive force.
“Excuse me, Ms. MUTO,” a cheery voice called out. “How do you like the party cannon I have?”
The Femuto turned to see Pinkie Pie sitting in a large, pony-operated party cannon, which was aimed at the monster.
“If you like that one then try this!” she said with a cheery tone before blasting at the monster.
The Femuto growled in annoyance as the pink pony blasted her. The blasts didn’t hurt but they were annoying. The Femuto then charged at Pinky Pie, who kept blasting at the Femuto. With a raised limb she slammed down on the pony and her annoying cannon. The cannon was smashed to pieces and hopefully the pony operating it as well.
“Wow,” a voice said. “That was close. Did it look like it crushed me? Huh, huh?”
The Femuto quickly looked to her shoulder, and to her surprise, Pinkie Pie was standing there giving her a big smile. Pinkie waved her hoof at the Femuto casually. The monster snarled before snapping at the pinky earth pony. The Femuto looked again to see if she was there and there wasn’t a sign of her.
“Geez,” Pinkies voice said. “I didn’t think you wouldn’t like a casual hello. Oh! How about a spontaneous hi?”
The Femuto growled in irritation at the pink pony on her head. She bellowed before trying to buck off the equine. Pinkie, however, was having a blast. She adorned a white Stetson while giving whoops and hollers. With one final thrash, the multi-limbed monster was able to fling the annoying pink pony off. Instead of screaming, Pinkie was giving a cheer as she fell. Before she hit the ground a cream-colored blur swooped in and caught her. She looked and smiled as Fluttershy set her down.
“That was fun!” Pinkie exclaimed. “Thanks, Flutters!” Fluttershy smiled a bit with a blush.
The two were brought out of their conversation as the roar of the Femuto drew their attention. They looked and saw the colossal beast charging right at them. Its charge, however, was interrupted as what appeared to be a sturdy uproot of diamond emerged near the monster’s feet, catching it and causing it to tumble over in front of them. They looked and saw Rarity, with her horn glowing, tidy up her mane a bit.
“It pays to fight monsters,” she said. “Especially when a lady like me fights with grace and pizazz.” Her minor gloat of victory was cut short as the Femuto stood up and smashed the uprooted diamond in the process. Rarity’s eye’s widened a bit in fear. “Oh dear…”
The Femuto was about to bite down on Rarity when a blast of magic hit her on the side of her face. The monster growled and turned to the direction to see Twilight, with her horn glowing brightly. Her eyes were glaring at the monster intently.
“You will not destroy the town we call home,” she said. “Not when us six are here to drive you out!”
The Femuto let out a mighty bellowing roar before charging at the purple alicorn. Before she could reach Twilight, Twilight’s horn grew brighter as she disappeared in a flash of purple light. This caused the monster to stop in its tracks before turning around. Twilight appeared again before her friends. Each of them gave a glare at the Femuto, who bellowed at them in anger.
Twilight looked to the others with determined eyes. Each of them smiled and nodded to her with confirmation. With that she looked back at the Femuto with a look of determination.
“You girls ready?” she asked them.
“Ready!” they replied in unison.
A beam of rainbow surrounded all six of them as their final attack began to charge. The Femuto saw the gathering of energy and prepared to launch her attack. The limbs of the monster began to blink in and out with crimson bioluminescence as the sound of a thumping heart beat was heard. Waiting long enough, the rainbow beam shot out from the six ponies at the colossal monster. Wasting no time the Femuto slammed down her limb and sent out an EMP. Both attacks collided with one another, struggling to suppress the other. Twilight’s eyes widened when she saw the Femuto raise another glowing limb before slamming it down. Another EMP shot out and supported the first, pushing the beam of rainbow back. The Mane Six struggled with their might but the super-charged EMP hit them all, knocking them back and slamming into the rainbow shield.
Twilight groaned as she and the other stood up. She looked and tensed in fear at what she saw. She and her friend’s reverted back to their original forms. She tried calling out for the Rainbow Power again but it didn’t respond. She then realized the super-charged EMP must have sealed away their power. She shivered as she realized they were in trouble at the moment.
The sound of a large object impacting the ground was heard and all six looked to see the Femuto standing before them. It leaned down at them giving a clicking growl. The Mane Six huddled together holding each other in a tight embrace waiting for their fate.
Within the confines of the castle, Harmony and the children look with fear as they saw the Femuto closing in on the Mane Six. Nyx was starting to shed tears at the sight. Her mother was in danger and there was nothing she could do about it. She looked to the others and most of them had similar expressions. She then looked to Harmony, who had the same but appeared different than the others. She appeared to be sweating a bit and her breathing sounded slightly labored. What was wrong with the embodiment of harmony?
“Miss Harmony,” Nyx said with concern causing her friends to turn their gaze to them. “What’s the matter? You don’t look good.” Harmony gave a weakened smile.
“It seems my time is short.” The children grew confused at that answer.
“What do you mean?” Scootaloo asked.
“Setting up and maintaining the Rainbow Shield seems to be draining my reserves I placed in this room. In a short time, the shield will not only disperse but my projection will fade to allow me to recover over time.”
“If you’re gone then who’ll save our sisters and friends?” Sweetie Belle nearly screamed with a bit of tears in her eyes. Harmony gave a comforting smile.
“Do not fret,” she said. “There is a way to save the Bearers of Harmony.”
“How?” Pipsqueak asked with a determined look. Harmony then gestured to the floor where the patterns of the Elements of Harmony were in a circle.
“On the floor, the marking will go to those who best represent the elements. Once that happens the castle’s major weapon will activate. I believe the few of you can achieve that.”
“What if it doesn’t work,” Nyx asked. “We’re not like mom and the others. How can we activate the weapon if we aren’t the current bearers?”
Harmony gave a smile before her horn glowed rainbow-hued. Nyx, Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, Pipsqueak, and Flitter were enveloped by the magical aura and were placed in front of Harmony.
“The Elements of Harmony are not limited to just the Bearers themselves.” She explained. “They are within every living being that is willing to share the strength and magic of friendship.”
She turned to Apple Bloom. “Apple Bloom, your family raised you to always be truthful to others. When you accepted Nyx when she showed you three that she was an alicorn, you gave her you’re honest answer at full heart.” Apple Bloom blushed a bit with a small bashful smile.
She then turned her attention to Scootaloo. “Scootaloo, like Apple Bloom you showed loyalty to her as a friend. Whenever she asked for assistance, you were always there to help.” Scootaloo puffed her chest out with pride.
Harmony turned her attention to Sweetie Belle. “Sweetie Belle, whenever Nyx needed something you always had something to give. Like your sister, you shown much of your generosity.” Sweetie gave out a happy smile as she blushed a bit.
The unicorn then turned to Pipsqueak. “Pipsqueak, on the day of Hearts and Hooves Day when Nyx didn’t receive anything from her other classmates, you shown astounding kindness and gave her a card to make her feel better.” Pipsqueak looked to Nyx, who smiled at him, causing him to bashfully blush and rub the back of his neck with his hoof.
“What about me?” Flitter asked with a confused expression. “How am I related to this?” Harmony smiled at the young Changeling.
“Dear Flitter, you gave Nyx and others a great quality of friendship. Through your shape shifting made Nyx and others laugh with your funny impersonations. I admit that’s a more delightful way of using shape shifting.” Flitter gave a fanged grin.
Harmony looked to Nyx, who immediately stood attentive. “Nyx, you, like your mother, represent what brings friends together. You may have started with high levels of magic at first, but over time you’re progression became very steadfast. With your friends there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. That is why you are the Element of Magic.” Nyx couldn’t help but blush from the praise before smiling as she looked to her friends.
“Now there is no time to waste,” Harmony said before gesturing to the circle. “Each of you get onto the circles.”
The six nodded before galloping to the element circle. First Pipsqueak stood over his element, then Sweetie Belle and so on. As each one stood over their element, each symbol glowed brightly. It came time to where it was Nyx’s turn. She took a deep breath before stepping over the symbol of the Element of Magic. It glowed brightly before something amazing happened. All six circles connected with one another through a line of rainbow before the beam of prism surrounded the six. Nyx’s eyes glowed brightly as she felt Harmony’s power flowing through her. The feeling was warm and peaceful, similar to how she felt around her family and friends. Suddenly, the prism beam surrounded them all and shot to the ceiling. The room glowed brightly as a prism of colors surrounded the crystalline room, nearly blinding the spectators.
Outside the castle, the Mane Six held each other close as the Femuto leaned in at their level and growled. Most of them shivered, though Fluttershy had tears rolling down her eyes. They were helpless at the moment and were tired.
“Well girls,” Twilight said. “This looks like this is it. Anypony have any final words?” Applejack turned her attention to Rarity.
“Rarity,” she said. “Ah know we have our different life styles and all, but I want tah say that you’re the best of friends I could ask for.” Rarity tried to keep a strong face up from not crying.
“Darling,” she said. “I feel the same way. I also have this to say. If we all survive this, I’ll find Spikey Wikey and I confess to him my feelings from the depths of my heart.” Twilight couldn’t help but smile at that.
“Girls,” Twilight spoke up. “I just want you all to know that ever since I came to Ponyville, spending time with you all has been the best times of my life. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
“Geez,” Rainbow said. “If I knew last words were this sappy I would have brought earplugs. Though, I’ll admit that having fun with you guys are the best times of my life as well.” With that the girls hugged each other tight.
“Applejack, I used your pitchfork to unclog my toilet!” Pinkie randomly shouted out. This caused the girls to look at the pink pony. Applejack, on the other hoof, widened her eyes before glaring at Pinkie.
“Say what now?” she asked.
Her question didn’t get through as the sound of the Femuto’s growl was heard. They looked and saw the she-beast closing in on them. The Mane Six then closed their eyes as they held each other and awaited the embrace of death.
The Femuto was about to chomp on the six ponies when a bright prism-colored glow caught her attention. This caught the Mane Six’s attention as well as they opened their eyes and looked behind them. The Rainbow Shield dissipated before their eyes, exposing the castle. However, the crystalline, star-shape decoration at the top seemed to be glowing with prism patterns. The Mane Six watched in awe while the Femuto to a step back from the castle. The energy from the star grew and grew before finally releasing a large beam of rainbow. The beam hit the Femuto square in the chest and started pushing her away from the castle. The monster cried out in shock and pain as the beam kept pushing her. The beam pushed the monster further out of the town until ending near the confines of the Everfree Forest. The Mane Six gaped in shock from what happened. How in the hay did the castle fire a beam of rainbow energy? The question was overshadowed as the Femuto rose from the forest.
She snarled in the direction of the castle. She wanted to charge it and crush the crystalline structure. However, she looked down at her glowing womb where her brood lied and waited. If she continued this fight she’d be risking her future generation. She looked back to the town before snarling and turned to her right and continued onward in the direction of Manehattan.
Nyx and the others watched as the Femuto left, causing them to cheer with happiness. Thanks to them they helped saved Ponyville as well as their friends and family. Nyx smiled before turning to Harmony but her eyes widened at the sight before her. The majestic unicorn’s form was now becoming transparent and fading more by the second.
“Harmony?” she said with sadness and worry. This caused her friend to look and gain the same expression as Nyx. Harmony smiled at the children.
“It’s all right,” she assured them. “It’s close to my time to leave you all. Don’t worry we will meet again in the future. Nyx, before I go, I have a message for your mother. Can you give it to her?” Nyx nodded in affirmation and Harmony smiled. “Good. Here’s my message. If the Protector of Nature needs assistance, then only through nature and harmony he can overcome all odds.” Her form started to dissipate more, losing her color and appearing as a translucent ghost-like figure. “And remember, my little ponies that I will always be watching over all of you.”
With that final word, Harmony completely faded away.