Gidget sat in the lower passage of The Sentient Palace. A portal opened up in the small lab Gidget was occupying and snow flooded it entirely. A large figure stepped through the portal and looked to the young pony and chuckled through his gear.
Gidget giggled as she wiped the snow off of her mane, "About time you got back snowy!" she said. The man set aside his gear aside and smiled as he started taking wrapped packages out of his sack.
Gidget's eyes began to shine with glee. The man smiled as he handed her a package with a design with gears and wires. Gidget looked at the package and back to the man, "Alchelm… Is this something meant for studying?" she asked.
Alchelm let out a hearty laugh, "You ponies never cease to amaze me. Your curiosity could get the better of you if you're not careful," he said. Gidget giggled as she started to unwrap the package.
Gidget pulled out a set of wristbands… They were metallic and cold… Alchelm eyed the pony closely. Gidget laid the bands across the table and eyed them carefully with a magnifying glass. Alchelm smiled slyly as he watched her analyze them.
Gidget put her magnifying glass away and put both of the bands on. She clapped the sides of the bands together and armor sprouted from the bands and enveloped her body. With a cry Gidget leapt into the air and laughed uncontrollably.
Alchelm smiled and nodded, "Quite predictable," he said. Gidget bounced all over the room and turned towards Alchelm with a serious expression. The pony muttered a phrase to herself and she transformed into a human form.
Alchelm sighed quietly, "Nightshade taught you a little too well… How does Ms. Thyme think about your new skills?" he asked while putting some of his packages away. Gidget watch Alchelm and thought about Thyme and Nightshade….
"Both a great teachers. Thyme thought it would be best that I asked Nightshade to teach me a few combat skills. Nightshade thought that since Thyme had gone and learned skills from the different Realms he taught me how to fight with a human weapon. He also taught me another technique. He said I should only use the new technique when every light I knew had left," she said.
Alchelm listened to the words closely, "Nightshade is very wise beyond his years… If I were you I'd pay attention to those close to you," he said. Gidget put a hand on her hip and huffed.
Alchelm turned as a blue flash sparked in the corner. Gidget turned to see a blue and black butterfly. The butterfly flew to Gidget and landed in her hand. A wave of pain crashed through Gidget and she suddenly hit the ground.
Alchelm rose to his feet and ran to Gidgets side and noticed that the butterfly in Gidgets hand had died. Alchelm frowned and touched the lifeless creature. The butterfly was one of Night Glades familiars. Alchelm looked to the motionless Gidget and waited knowing that this was destiny tugging at the young fillies lust for adventure.
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Gidget didn't understand… She was now on Fiore. She saw Glade get thrown out of Raven's tavern and her eyes widened. She noticed that his assailant was Alyra! Gidget witnessed the fight between the two. Then the two entered the shadow realm. Gidget watched as Glade valiantly fought Alyra and soon the monster Nightwalker.
Then Alyras final blow was struck. Gidget watched as Glade was blown into the cavern brutally. Gidget then appeared in a dark area. A blue light emitted through the small area. A horrible scene then laid itself before Gidget and she began to cry.
Glade sat against a stone wall. The man she cared much about had been impaled against the wall with Alyras spear. He was missing his left arm… His horn had been broken…. One of his eyes were swollen shut. Glade looked to the left and sighed, "So this is how it ends huh?" he said.
Gidget tried to hold back her tears. She felt her emotions flooding through her body. A crying Glade looked up. Gidget froze as he began to speak, "Gidget…. Scarlet…. I'm sorry… The both of you were the two most wonderful ponies a stallion could ever know…" he said.
Gidget fell to her knees and began to sob uncontrollably. Glade sighed, "When the both of you find out… Whichever one it is that finds out first… Please do not mourn my death… I had a wonderful life…. Just make sure that everyone sticks together…. I leave the rest to you… I'll see you all again… I promise…." He said.
Alyras spear was pulled free by magic and a dark red light seemed to be seeping through the cracks of the avalanche. Glade smiled, "I'm sorry…" he said as a great shockwave shook the memory and a blast of energy engulfed the area…
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Gidget woke with a start to find Alchelm eyeing her darkly. Gidgets eyes were filled with tears. Alchelm frowned, "What is it my dear?" he asked. Gidget tried to speak but she just started crying even harder.
Nightshade and Star Bright came down to Alchelms lab. Star looked to the crying filly and felt the pain flooding from her. Nightshade looked to an expressionless Alchelm looking for an answer.
Gidget looked to Star and Nightshade trying hard not to cry. With a little cry Gidget stood, "G-Glade… He's dead…" she said. Nightshade and Star looked at her with wide eyes! A weary eyed Alchelm rose and put a hand on Gidget.
Gidget began to cry again into Nightshade's shoulder. Nightshade felt the sorrow and looked to Star Bright who was also starting to cry. Alchelm eyed Nightshade, "What are we gonna do?" he asked.
Nightshade sighed and rubbed the back of Gidgets head, "As much as I want to make a ceremony for Glade… It seems that Nightwalker and Alyra have become more of a threat than I thought possible… We have to begin preparations… Take Gidget to a bright place… We have work to do…" he said.
Star took Gidget with her and turned to look at Nightshade and frowned. Somewhere over their heads Nightwalker was laughing. A victorious cackle that would reign over the shoulders of the heroes and the rest of the realms… The stage has begun to take shape… Now the time of peace is behind them… A dark and desolate future has begun to unfold…. Let the Realms Unite once more…
Time for the end to begin.
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"Forgive me creator but I need to have a word with the audience," Raven said. The creator paused and looked around his room, "I must be over thinking my stories," he said.
Raven chuckled, "So what has your life been like so far?" he said to the creator. The creator slapped himself, "How are you even speaking to me?!" he yelled. Raven chuckled, "You should know the rules of my powers by know my friend. You created me. Now step aside and let me take over from here," he said shoving the creator aside.
Raven looked to around, "Thank you all for those who have reached this part of the series "Roads of Destiny." Now I know that the series name has yet to be announced openly but that’s what I'm here for," he said. The creator fought for control over the words but Raven laughed and pulled out a wand that paralyzed The Creator.
Raven pulled a cup out of his hat and poured himself some tea and sipped it carefully, "This story has yet to fully obtain its full potential. The Creator is still working his hardest to fulfill a long determined dream. Keep in mind that everything this mini-series is more than you'll ever imagine. I hope to speak to all of you again soon. My message to all you viewers out there is to keep moving forward and believing in the impossible. The lives of everyone around you are precious. Never forget how you got to where you're at. Keep moving forward and hope for a better tomorrow!" Raven yelled as he disappeared in a puff of smoke.
The Creator woke with a start and got to his work eyeing the words of his creation and smiled, "I will never forget, and I will keep doing my best. I hold everyone I care about close to my heart. I hope all of you take these words into consideration. Thank you for sticking with me until now!" he said.
~Even when everything seems there at their bleakest moment never forget what's important in life. Friends, Family, etc. Keep moving forward. Keep striving to better what you know and care for. Always and Forever. Be true to yourself and the ones you love.