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// Episode 12: Amending Fences 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 1 
// by Shadow Master 
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After three serious events in one week (Yak's Welcome Party of Equestria, Matilda's Wedding, and Equestria-Mystic Summit), everyone decided to take a long break on the weekend. As Mane Five and Cutie Mark Crusaders minding their own usual business, Twilight and her family did as well.

Within the living chamber of castle, Twilight was reading a book called 'The Legend of Three Kingdoms' to the happy Nyx. The little black Alicorn has the interest on the Land of Ma's history and story very much since her father's stories and her adventure from Northern Ma. It was very memorable and special for her.

Spike entered the Living Room as he was dressed in maid since he was helping Metalgear and Metal Ponies in washing some dishes and other tableware after three events.

Spike sighed in annoyance as he approached his family, "You know the worst thing about you being the Princess of Friendship? The dishes." He took one of his gloves off and then his maid dress, "Glad we have those Metal Ponies, otherwise I would have been damn tired."

Twilight smiled as she glanced at adopted son, "Thanks for taking care of that, Spike. After three events in one week, I really needed to relax with a good book."

"Yeah, no kidding." Nyx nodded in agreement, "I'm just glad that you and daddy finally got over that mess. Can you imagine? Three weeks fighting over 'friends with the Yaks' while last two events, everything went smooth and no argument until today."

"Tell me about it," Spike nodded in agreement as he climbed up the sofa and sat on it. He took the book out from back of his pillow. He read it while commented, "It's kinda funny, isn't it? All these ponies comin' to you for advice about friendship?"

Twilight stopped her reading as she looked at Spike, "What's funny about that?"

Twilight climbed down while levitating her book. She wanted to put it back in the bookshelf.

Spike smirked, "You know, 'cause you used to be famous for being such a bad friend."

"Huh? Is it true, mum?" Nyx asked curiously.

As Twilight put the book back on the shelf, she turned to her children with shock and disbelief expression, "What are you talking about? I had good friends in Canterlot."

"Come on, Twilight. Look at the wall." Spike insisted as he pointed his finger at the portraits from the wall. As Twilight approached and looked at them, he continued, "D'ya see any photos from before we moved to Ponyville? And look at you now – the Princess of Friendship."

Nyx hummed thoughtfully as she climbed down and approached her mother, "I hate to admit it but Spike's right. I'd never met any of your old friends. You'd never talk about them as well. You were bad friend to your old friends, weren't you?"

As Twilight looked closely at her coronation portrait and others, she thought carefully. She gasped in shock and realization, "This is a disaster! All my old friends! I can't remember any of their names right now!" She turned and looked at Spike and Nyx, "But do you really think that they think I'm a bad friend?!"

Nyx groaned a bit while glaring at Spike, "Way to go, Spike - you've just made mum panicked again."

Spike yelped, "Well, I only meant that you've come so far. You're a great friend now and—"

"Oh, I feel terrible!" Twilight said in shame. She gasped, "I've gotta make it up to them!" 

"Hey, what's going on?" Shadow Dragon asked in concern as he and his son entered since they just finished their training and playing with Dragoking. He asked, "Did something happened?"

Lance nodded, "Heard something about bad friend you've make. Is it true?"

Twilight nodded, "Yes. I want to make up for them. After all these years, I'd never bother to see or visit them since I've make my friendship with Ponyville friends here. I feel terrible for being a bad friend to them." She sighed, "I feel guilty. I hope they forgive my rude and uncivilized behavior after all these years. They were my friends..."

Shadow Dragon sighed of what he just heard. He remembered his betrayal to his own friends and family when he joined Dark Curse and his rebellion in making the world a better place. But at the end, he saved and rescued them while defeating Dark Curse and his minions.

While he amended that to his family and friends, there was someone he hasn't amended. He still feel guilty and responsible for him...

"I'm pretty sure that you and Lance are tired now. You do not to go," Twilight said.

Shadow Dragon shook his head, "No... We're going together."

"Really? Why?"

"There's some place I want to visit especially a friend to see."

"I understand. But where is it? Who is he?"

"It's... It's personal, Twilight."

"Alright... I guess we're bringing everyone to Canterlot, right?" Twilight asked curiously. Shadow Dragon nodded in agreement. She smiled as she turned to her children, "Pack a bag, everypony! We're going to Canterlot! And Spike, make a list of my friends' names."

Shadow Dragon nodded, "I'll tell Metalgear of our early trip. I'll get Dragoking ready in my Summon Gem. Don't want to leave him behind. He's getting grumpy lately."

Twilight and Shadow Dragon headed off now. She went upstairs while he went into the kitchen. Three children of Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon have their own discussion.

"Aw. Me and my big mouth." Spike groaned.

Lance smirked, "It looks like we're going to Canterlot for Friendship Amending. Mum and dad are gonna be very busy with it. Wow, this is surprisingly turn of the event."

Nyx giggled, "You've said it. I can't wait to meet these friends of hers. I hope nothing bad happens to them both when they visit and apologized to their friends."

"Yeah, me too. And hopefully, no more parents argument," Lance remarked.

Lance and his siblings headed off to their bedrooms in getting and packing their stuffs up. The family are going to Canterlot.

Unknown to Twilight and her friends, someone was watching the event. He was shrouded in darkness beneath the tree. His shadowy head has the shape of bat and his body shown have strange yet titanium armor-like. His eyes glowed in crimson darkness like he was in rage. Who is he? And why?

"I'll have my revenge, Shadow Dragon..."





Twilight have Spike and Nyx riding on her back as she flew straight to the Canterlot Castle. Both As the Mystic Ponies, Lance and Shadow Dragon can levitated and flew. They both followed Twilight straight to her old home. As Twilight and two Mystic Ponies landed on the ground, Spike and Nyx climbed down from her back. The family followed her towards her old Home Library where she lives since she became Princess Celestia's Prize Pupil.

Twilight and her family entered the library. It was a mess since no one has lived here for a long time. Twilight and Spike haven't been here for nearly five years.

"So, this is where you lived to study under Celestia's tutelage?" Shadow Dragon asked curiously.

Lance looked at Library Hall, "Wow... Definitely a big mess..."

Nyx patted the pillow from the sofa. It puffed some dusts out in making her cough, "And dusty too..."

Twilight climbed up the stairs to the top. Her family looked worry and concern for her. They followed her up. They came to the library section. It was more messier than the hallway.

"Oh... It's exactly how we left it!" Twilight approached to the book stand. She blew the dusts off from her old book. She recognized it in learning Nightmare Moon's return. She commented, "Look! It's Predictions and Prophecies! And it's still open to the Elements of Harmony!"

Spike gasped as he picked the torn Teddy Bear, "And here's that present I was gonna give Moon Dancer! Huh. Guess she won't be needing that." He threw it off. He picked the broken present, "Hey, look! The rest of it's still here!"

"Moon Dancer?" Nyx asked curiously.

Spike nodded, "Twilight's closest best friends she ever had since they're both eggheads."

Lance chuckled a bit, "Pretty obvious..."

"How could I have let this happen? It's a total mess!" Twilight said in shock and upset of what she saw her old home. She then looked at the window, "Just like how I left my friendships."

Shadow Dragon approached and patted Twilight's back, "You didn't know it, Twilight. From what Spike and Nyx told me about your first adventure, Princess Celestia gave you an assignment. Don't blame yourself. Mine is the worst."

"Shadow Dragon... I'm sorry," Twilight said regretfully and upset as she turned to her lover and family. She sighed, "I guess we both make terrible mistakes. I've got to make it up toooo... uh..."

"Minuette, Twinkleshine, Lemon Hearts, Lyra Heartstrings, and Moon Dancer." Spike listed all of her friends down.

Twilight smiled and nodded, "Yeah. Them..."

"Wait... Didn't we see Lyra Heartstrings back from our home?" Lance asked in surprised, "We've missed her. I didn't know she lived in Canterlot too. And of course, I didn't know she was mum's best friend."

Nyx shrugged, "Me neither..."

"What's next," Shadow Dragon asked curiously.

Twilight smiled, "Isn't it obvious? Research!"

Lance and Spike grunted a bit to hear the word while Nyx smiled happily. They're going to spent a long night to do research on Twilight's old friends - Minuette, Twinkleshine, Lemon Hearts, Lyra Heartstrings and Moon Dancer. She hoped that she can apologized her action to them while they forgive her as well.





During the night time, five robbers arrived at the Canterlot Bank. They unlocked the lock before entered the building. They avoided from being caught by some securities by hiding behind the pillars, crates or artifacts. They then approached to the vault where the golds and bits have hidden. They smirked darkly as they looked at each other. They then approached it as they prepared to open it.

"You know... It's nighttime now, don't you, boys?" The firm voice asked in annoyance. The robbers turned and glared at him. He continued, "And by the way, it's not a very good for you to rob the bank too."

The robbers took their Gem Revolvers and aimed them at the mysterious warrior. He chuckled in amusement as he took his Diamond Blaster up.

"Big Mistake, losers. You're gonna go to hell!"

Before any of the robbers could fire, the warrior fired his Diamond Blaster at them to death. He smirked darkly beneath his mask as he used his grappling launcher as he escaped the area. The securities came to the vault at once in finding the source of noise. They found three dead robbers. They all wondered - what has happened here?!





By morning...

Lance was sleeping beneath the books while Spike was sleeping on the tower of books. They both were sleepy and tired from researching. They were sleeping peacefully...

"Spike! Lance! Come on! We've got work to do!" Twilight's voice called.

Land and Spike groaned in annoyance. They yawned loudly and wildly as if they just woke up. Lance emerged from the pile of books as he make some stretches. Spike did the same thing from his tower. The Mystic Pegasus and Spike noticed Twilight and Nyx were checking through the notes while Shadow Dragon was looking at his Summon Gem where Dragoking was stored within.

"Have you guys been awake all night?" Lance asked in shock.

Spike groaned in annoyance, "This is nuts..."

Shadow Dragon turned and looked at Twilight, "I'm taking Lance to meet him. I want to show our son something important as well. It won't be long, I promised."

"While the rest will find and meet my old friends," Twilight added. She looked closely at the notes, "I did a little research, and I think I know where we can find Minuette! That is one of my friends, right?"

Nyx nodded happily while the boys grunted a bit. She asked, "Once we find our friends, where do you think we should meet?"

Twilight smiled, "Once we find the rest of my friends, we'll contact through mind-link about the place we're meeting up."

Shadow Dragon nodded in agreement, "Got it. Good luck."

"You too..."





At Minuette's Home which has the hourglass logo on the building, Twilight Sparkle knocked the door in hoping to see her old friend. Nyx and Spike were there to accompany her.

"Uh, it's not too late to forget I opened my big mouth." Spike commented in concern.

Twilight Sparkle turned and looked at Spike, "No, Spike, I'm glad you opened your big mouth. These ponies have probably been suffering ever since I left. Wondering why their supposed friend would treat them so badly!"

Nyx shook her head while smiled in amusement, "Mummy, you're being drama again. I'm sure they understand it well."

Twilight sighed, "I wish I could share same optimistic, Nyx. I really wish. I'd never bother to visit or check on them because I was too focused on my studies than my friendship."

As the door was opened in half way, Twilight and her family turned and looked at the inside. They wondered if Minuette was inside her home or not.

"Twilight Sparkle!" Minuette exclaimed happily as she emerged from her house. She giggled, "You old so-and-so! What are you doing here?!" 

"Hey, Spike!" Minuette greeted Spike. She then looked at Nyx who was waving at her. It made her gasp in surprise and shock, "Oh my gosh! This must be Nyxie!" She giggled as she held and touched Nyx's face. She pressed her cheeks softly and gently, "She is so cute! Just like her mummy! I actually like her face because that was too cute!"

Minuette let Nyx go from her hooves. She approached and looked at Twilight's wings in making her old friend walk down to the ground, "Look at these wings, huh?!" 

Minuette giggled as she levitated the camera out from her home. She passed it to Spike. She then levitated Nyx in putting near to Twilight Sparkle. 

"Grab a picture of me and the princess, will ya?!" Minuette asked happily, which make Spike nodded. She turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle and Nyx, "I tried to tell my co-workers we used to be friends back when." She giggled happily, "But they've never believed me!"

As Spike was focusing the camera, Minuette instructed Twilight Sparkle and Nyx to fluff their wings up. As they did, Minuette moved to the middle in lifting her hooves up like she was flying. But nevertheless, they smiled happily. Spike took a picture of it.

"So what are you doing here? I mean, I know you're here all the time, but you never come to see me." Minuette commented. She gasped, "Hey! I just had the greatest idea! You wanna go see Lemon Hearts and Twinkleshine?"

"Of course! My old friends!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily.

"It'll be great! Come on! Let's fly!" Minuette giggled playfully as she jumped over Twilight like she was flying, "Get it?"

Minuette headed off. Twilight and her family followed her as they chatted with each other for a while.

"This is perfect! I can apologize to all three of them at once!" Twilight Sparkle smiled happily.

Spike remarked sarcastically, "Let's hope they're not as traumatized as Minuette."

Nyx giggled, "Come on, Spike. She's just exciting and happy to see mummy. Come to think of it... Minuette reminds me of Aunt Pinkie. Hmm... I wonder how's daddy and Lance doing now..."





Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike were walking across the alley of Canterlot Town. They were both heading to some unknown place that his father known. And for the mysterious person - who and what is he important to Shadow Dragon?

Lance hummed, "Hey, dad. Mind telling me of what's going on? Is this about friends that Twilight mentioned about making it up for hers? They were okay with you. They forgive you as well."

"I know... But it's not them. It's someone else I want to see. And above all, I want you not to make mistake as I am. So in the future, you can save and protect your friends and partners from harm as well as be there for them."

"Dad..."

SCREAM! Both Shadow Dragon and Lance looked up as they found some robbers emerged from the jewelery shop. They held the bag of jewels and gems as well as the Gem Revolvers. They both knew what was that about. The robbers were about to make their escape. 

Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike were about to attack but stopped as they spotted a Royal Guard standing in the robber's way.

"Hold it! You're not getting through me, without the fight!" Flash Sentry exclaimed firmly. The robbers laughed in amusement as they held their gem revolvers up and aimed at him. He narrowed his determined eyes, "Just because you have those weapons, doesn't mean I'm gonna get scared. Do your worst!"

Lance gasped as he was about to make a move but stopped by his father. For some reason, Shadow Dragon decided not to get involved of the matters but watched only. His son sighed as he just watch only yet worried for Flash Sentry.

As the robbers fired their Gem Revolvers at Flash Sentry, he dodged them before dashed to the front. He kicked the first one off, before swiping his leg at the second one and then using his wings flap the third one off. Fourth one charged in and gave Flash a hard knock to the ground. Fifth and Sixth charged in as they kicked on him but he quickly rolled to aside. He kicked them both out in getting up. The fourth was about to attack but Flash flipped his right hoof back in knocking the robber out.

BANG! Flash got his right wing shot. He grunted a bit as he looked and found seventh robber had shot him. He and his gang surrounded him as they were about to punch him. Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike dashed to the front.

"You know one thing I can't stand the most," Shadow Dragon said bitterly.

Lance nodded, "Trying to cheat out of the way."

Flash Sentry gasped in surprise of what he just saw. Both Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike charged straight in at once. The robbers were about to fire their Gem Revolvers but they got disarmed by Mystic Father and Son in a second. Angered and upset as the robbers tried to land a punch on them but they dodged and avoided the attacks. As soon as the robbers got tired and exhausted, Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike took them down in ease without putting much of effort.

The robbers were defeated. More Royal Guards came and arrested them while two of them brought the gems and jewels back to the jewelry store. As the Medic Pony treated Flash Sentry's injury, Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike.

"You okay?" Shadow Dragon asked.

"Just a scratch. I'm fine. Thanks," Flash thanked happily. As soon as his wing got treated, he stood up and bowed before Shadow Dragon, "Mr. Shadow Dragon, it's an honor to meet you here! I'm your biggest fan since the third war!"

"Oh?"

"Yes, it's true! I've been reading all of your adventure and battle! I even watch the clips abbout you! They were amazing! To meet you here is my greatest pleasure, sir! And sorry for being embarrassed in front of you."

"It's okay. Lots of ponies got injured during the blastfight. No difference at all."

"But you - your speed and strength - they're amazing! You beat them in a second! I want to be fast and strong as you, sir! Will you train me like your protege? I would be honored to fight alongside with you."

"Train you?" Shadow Dragon asked in concern. Flash nodded happily. He hissed, "I don't know... I don't think it's good idea..."

Lance Justicestrike gasped in shock and surprise of what he just heard. His father never turn anyone down especially training someone who sees him as his hero. Flash was shocked and disappointed as well.

Flash sighed, "I understand... Sorry for the mess..."

Lance gave a nudge to Shadow Dragon's stomach. The father yelped as he looked at his angry son. Shadow Dragon groaned a bit yet he also feel bad for turning Flash down.

"How about this? If you prove yourself, I may reconsider..." Shadow Dragon sighed.

"Really?" Flash asked hopefully. Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike nodded in agreement. He smiled as he bowed, "I promised you that I won't let you down!"

Shadow Dragon sighed as he muttered, "It's me that I shouldn't let you down..."

"Dad?" Lance asked in concern, "What are you afraid of?"

Shadow Dragon hummed calmly and closed his eyes as if he was receiving call from his mental-link. He smiled, "It looks like your mum has found the place - Donut Joe's Shop. Let's go and meet them now. Flash, you can come too as well."

Lance nodded, "Got it!"

Flash smiled, "I'll be honored, sir. Thank you!"

BANG! Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry yelped in shock. They quickly turned to the front. They found six arrested robbers killed. Royal Guards were in shock as well as the citizens of Canterlot. The trio were too. Who could have done this?!

A sudden chill went through their spine, Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike sensed someone was watching the event. They turned to search for the chill the felt.

Flash looked up. He noticed a strange pony dressed in titanium armor with black patterned of crimson jumpsuit-like and worn the modern bat helmet-like with two digitalized crimson eyes standing on the branch. Shadow Dragon and Lance Justicestrike noticed it as well. The mysterious warrior quickly launched his grappling launcher in escaping.

Who was that? Could he be the one killed the robbers? Why would he do it?

"I have the feeling that we'll meet him soon..." Flash said in concern.





At modernized and rich Donut Joe's Shop, Twilight was chatting and giggling with her three friends - Twinkleshine, Minuette and Lemon Hearts as well as eating their donuts. Nyx was with her mother while Spike was ordering his donut.

"She did! Twinkleshine literally spit out her oats when she heard you were the Princess of Friendship!" Minuette remarked before taking a bite on her donut.

Twinkleshine nodded, "We saw you at the coronation. That was some shindig!"

"You did?" Twilight asked in surprise.

"Sure! We see you all the time!" Twinkleshine smiled.

"You remember our old friend, Lyra, right? She lives in Ponyville, too. We're always over there visiting her. Or she's coming over here!" Minuette giggled happily as she levitated the donut up before eating it, "We've thought about asking you to join us from time to time, but we just sorta figured you'd moved on."

Twilight looked down in shame of what she head. Her three Unicorn friends remained silent as they were surprised by her reaction. She usually never be quiet or reacted to their comments. Nyx was worried for her now as she knew the look very well.

Lemon Hearts broke the silence by clearing her throat, "So what brings you by anyway? All those times you've come back to Canterlot, you never had donuts with us before."

"Mummy..." Nyx said in concern

"Well, uh, you see..." Twilight struggled in speaking out. She sighed, "I came to apologize."

Twinkleshine, Lemon Hearts and Minuette looked surprise and shock of what they just heard.

Minuette swallowed the donut into her stomach as she asked, "For what?"

"Before I left Canterlot, I didn't really appreciate my friends. And that's because I didn't know how important friendship was." Twilight explained shamefully. She then faced and looked at her old friends. She spoke calmly, "But I've learned so much since I moved to Ponyville. I learned what it means to be a good friend and that I certainly wasn't one to the three of you. So for all the pain I caused you, I am truly sorry."

Twinkleshine, Minuette and Lemon Hearts were silent for the moment. They smiled as they giggled in amusement. Twilight Sparkle and Nyx were surprise and shock by their reaction. They find it funny?

"Oh, come on, Twilight!" Minuette said happily, "Sure, it might've stung a little bit when you ran off to Ponyville without saying goodbye, but it's not like we weren't used to that from you!"

Twinkleshine nodded, "Yeah, we didn't take it personally."

"But it's really good to see you now." Lemon Hearts said happily. Twilight smiled a bit to hear that as the princess was glad that her old friends forgave her. Lemon Hearts gasped, "Hey! Anypony up for a blast from the past?"

All of the Unicorns smiled in agreement, and even Twilight too. 

Nyx smiled, "It looks like they're okay with you, mummy. Maybe Spike's right. Maybe you shouldn't be so worry about it."

"I guess so," Twilight said happily.

"Hey, who're those stallions?" Twinkleshine asked in surprise as she pointed her hoof out at the entrance.

The unicorns as well as Twilight Sparkle and Nyx looked up and found Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry entered the restaurant. The stallions were looking for Twilight, Spike and Nyx.

Twilight smiled as she answered, "My boyfriend, my son and my friend..."

As the trio Unicorns awed in surprise, Twilight waved to her boyfriend and friends in getting their attention. They spotted it and approached the rest of girls as they have some chats.

Twilight smiled to her old friends, "Everyone, this is my boyfriend - Shadow Dragon. This here is my son - Lance Justicestrike. And this one is my friend and my brother's trusted lieutenant - Flash Sentry."

Stallion Trio bowed before Twilight's old friends in respected manner. The girls commented of how handsome they really are and how lucky Twilight Sparkle got them. She is very lucky...





Twilight and all of her friends made all their way to an old school of hers. It was an old yet big old lavender and purple mixed schoolhouse-like. Twilight approached to the school while her family and even Flash followed her.

"Wow... It's the Unicorn Science Lab," Flash commented, "I heard it's great place for the unicorns study and experience their magic and spells."

Lance sighed, "Well... I didn't get go to school very much since my old mum and I don't have much money. We both were working as healers in helping ponies from old home."

"Didn't Princess Iris Crystal at least send you to a cheap or small school for you to learn?"

"Yeah... But that was temporary. And the one who taught me is my own mum..."

"Wow...."

Twilight Sparkle gasped happily as she approached to the window and took a peek on it, "It's our old science lab! I have so many great memories of this place!"

Nyx approached and flapped her wings in seeing the school, "Wow... This is where you study as Princess Celestia's student?"

"More or less, Nyxie," Twilight answered happily.

Shadow Dragon smiled as he leaned against the wall, "It's very special to you, isn't it?"

Twilight nodded, "It is... Even though I wasn't really great friend, but I helped others of how the science and magic works."

Minuette giggled in amusement, "Remember when Lemon Hearts got her head stuck in that beaker?"

Twinkleshine and Minuette then laughed happily yet amusement about the joke they make. Lemon Hearts gave the dry and annoyed looks at her friends. Twilight and her family puzzled of what happens. The boys and even Nyx imagined of how Lemon Hearts got her head stuck in the beaker while Twilight recalled of how it happens.






Flashback:


Some years ago when Twilight Sparkle was a young filly, she and her old friends were studying the magic and doing science experiment from her old school. The teacher helped and guided the students of how the progress works. Some asked their teacher of how the progress works. Others chatted with each other. A few studied and doing their homework.

Lemon Hearts got her head stuck inside the beaker as she ran away playfully while Twinkleshine and Minuette chased after her. Twilight Sparkle and another friend were reading their science books.

Twilight put the book down as she explained, "But according to this book, you're supposed to add the sodium chloride first."

"I read ahead, and to make a proper salt lick, you need to add the molasses first." Twilight's yellow doppelganger with crimson mane and twin stripes of dark and light purple.

Twilight shook her head, "Well, I read ahead too, Moon Dancer, and I'm sure it said sodium chloride first."

"Oh. I've got the wrong book. That's so hilarious." Moon Dancer said dryly upon learning the book she read.

Twilight and Moon Dance looked at each other as they both giggled a bit while shrugged. They then continued reading the books while the rest of their friend minding their business. It was busy moment for Twilight and her old friends...


Flashback Ends






Back to reality...

Twinkleshine, Minuette and Lemon Hearts continued giggling at their past while Twilight seemed to be worried. Her family and friends noticed her look. Twilight knew there was one friend she hasn't check on. One who shares same hobbies and idea...

"Whatever happened to Moon Dancer?" Twilight asked as she turned to her friends. Her Unicorn Friends looked at her with their surprised yet confused looks. She explained, "You know, our other friend. The one she and I read the books from the very day?"

"Oh, right! Moon Dancer! I remember her!" Twinkleshine nodded as she recalled of her another friend.

Lemon Hearts hummed, "I wonder what she's up to."

"Yeah, I always liked her. We just sort of lost touch after you left." Minuette smiled.

"So, where is she?" Twilight asked in concern.

Twinkleshine answered, "I think she went to live out by the stadium, didn't she?"

"Well, let's go see." Lemon Hearts suggested.

As her three friends turned and headed off, Twilight and her family followed them at once. They all can't wait to meet Moon Dancer.

Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry were about to follow but stopped as they heard some clanking-breaking bricks. They turned to their backs but found nothing from the school or anything, though they have the feeling that someone was here and spied on them. They decided to drop it for once as they went and followed Twilight and her friends to Moon Dancer's home. They can't help but think their meeting and confrontation may come.

The mysterious armored warrior emerged from the chimney's back. He continued glaring at Shadow Dragon for unknown reason...

"You will pay for everything you did to me, Shadow Dragon..." The mysterious knight said darkly.





An hour later, Twilight and her family followed her three old friends in search of Moon Dancer's home. They came across the in-between shops where the old yet broken cottage house-like with moon shaped on the door. They were surprise and shock to see it a mess and ruined. Did something happen to Moon Dancer?

"I think this is the place. Didn't used to look like this, though." Minuette commented.

Twilight Sparkle approached to Moon Dancer's house as she knocked the door for few times. The door creaked as it opened halfway.

"Moon Dancer?" Twilight asked in concern.

"What do you want? I'm trying to study."

Moon Dancer revealed herself as young adult like Twilight Sparkle but unlike her younger self, she had her mane tied up and pinned in bun-shape while wearing glasses and black sweater.

"It's us!" Twilight exclaimed happily. Twinkleshine and Lemon Hearts stood from her left side while Minuette stood on right with Spike on her back. They all smiling at Moon Dancer She smiled, "Your old friends!"

Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike, Nyx and Flash Sentry came from both sides as they waved to her. He greeted, "We're your new friends as well."

Instead of friendly reply, Moon Dance gave annoying groan as she closed the door hard at once. Twilight and all of her friends were in shock of her response. That was unusual answer from her.

"That went well," Flash remarked in shock.

Lance nodded, "I was expecting her to shout happily like 'Twilight, you're here!' or 'Oh my gosh, my best friend! You came back'! But not this..."

Minuette smiled nervously as she chuckled a bit, "That's old Moon Dancer, all right. She always did like her books." She gasped, "Hey! Kinda like you used to be, huh?"

Twilight Sparkle in shock as she remarked, "Exactly how I used to be."

Nyx gulped, "I've got the bad feeling about this..."

Shadow Dragon was about to comment but stopped as he sensed something familiar to him. He turned and found the same mysterious figure turned and escaped. He had his eyes narrowed suspiciously yet angrily. Flash and Lance noticed the look as they know what it means...

"Something tells me this isn't about stalking..." Shadow Dragon muttered in concern.

What is next?





Twilight and her family have spent three days at Canterlot as they have been observing and watching on Moon Dancer's behavior and schedule if there is a way to reach her since she didn't bother to visit and hang out with any of her old friends. Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry spent their three days in investigating the crimes and criminals' death while trying to seek and learn behind the mysterious warrior.

At Twilight's Old Library, Twilight and her family were preparing to leave their home as their friends had arrived.

"Are you sure that you're not coming with us?" Twilight asked in concern, "I have to know what has happen to her. She'd never been like this before. She's acting like how I used to be."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "I wish I could. But there is something I need to investigate and know."

"About the Canterlot's crimes dropping to zero? And the mysterious vigilante?"

"Yeah... I sensed something familiar about him. I can't help but to find him..."

Twilight nodded in understanding, "Alright. Please, take care. I heard that the vigilante is not friendly hero. He doesn't seem to be working for Royal Guards of General Rexstrike either."

Shadow Dragon nodded, "Alright. Good luck in reaching Moon Dancer."

With Twilight nodded, she and her family exited the library and meeting up with their friends. Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry walked on left direction. Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Nyx and three unicorn friends walked on right direction. Will they get the results of the mission?





Moon Dancer was walking towards the Canterlot Library while carrying her baskets of books. She entered it without socializing or greeting with any ponies. Twilight and her friends watched the event from a cafe. They all worn sunglasses while reading the menus in acting like they were here to order the foods.

Spike sighed as he put the menu down, "Come on, Twilight! We've been watching her for three days! Library, house, library, house. That's it!"

Nyx hummed in concern, "Nopony looks at her or says hello or even gives her a smile. It's like she doesn't even exist. Or she even bother to say hi to other ponies..." 

"Was she always like this?" Twilight Sparkle asked Minuette. 

Minuette explained, "Well, she always was a little shy. But for a while there, she was really starting to come out of her shell. Remember when she threw that party?" 

Nyx turned and looked at her mother with curiosity looks. Twilight gave her friends and family a shrug and embarrassment blush. Minuette, Twinkleshine and Lemon Hearts thought carefully of their friend's answer as they gasped in realization.

"Oh, right. I think you might've been busy that day." Minuette giggled a bit.

Twilight and her friends remembered of what has happened. She did declined the invitation to Moon Dancer's party because she feared Nightmare Moon makes her return from her imprisonment moon as she wanted to know how can she stopped the former tyrant...

"Thought she finally might be letting her guard down a little with that party. We invited her out a few times after that." Minuette explained, "But she was always too busy studying. So, eventually, we just stopped asking."

"Study over friendship..." Nyx commented in concern, "That's really bad..."

"I had no idea that party was so important to her." Twilight said regretfully. She looked down in shame as she felt responsible of what she did to her very best friend. Rather than being down, she stood up with her firm looks, "I've gotta find a way to make it up to her!"

Nyx nodded, "I'll help too, mummy. A friend of yours is the friend of mine."

Twilight smiled as she nuzzled her little daughter gently, "Thanks, Nyx. I don't know what I'd do without you..."

"Hey! What about me?" Spike asked as he was being offended.

Twilight giggled as she gave him a nuzzle, "Oh, don't worry, Spike. I still need your help. Nyx and I will talk with Moon Dancer while the rest - you can go back home."

"No worries, Twilight. We'll wait," Twinkleshine said happily.

Lemon Hearts smiled, "Yeah. We're all friends. We'll wait for you and Moon Dancer to come out."

"Say hi to Moon Dancer for us," Minuette smiled as she then giggled, "Or maybe, we say hi to her when she comes out."

Twilight smiled in amusement as she and Nyx headed to the Canterlot Library at once in finding and talk with Moon Dancer...





Shadow Dragon and his team came to the crime scenes which was located near to Canterlot Castle. They saw the white marks of three deceased robbers. They received the reports that the robbers were trying to climbed the castle walls in attempt to rob the gold and jewels but got shot to death by an unknown vigilante.

Shadow Dragon and his team investigated the area in search of the clues that leads to know about the mysterious vigilante. Shadow Dragon checked on the crime scene. Lance checked on the area in search of where the vigilante had take the shots on the robbers. Flash asked the Royal Guards and Citizens if anything happens to Canterlot. Dragoking sniffed in search for clues.

Shadow Dragon and his team came together at once as they reviewed of what they had investigated and learned about the vigilante. Dragoking gave a shook to his master of unable to find the culprit or anything that is related to crime scenes.

"I've talk to the Royal Guards and some citizens," Flash reported, "And unfortunately, they didn't know that there was some robbers until a loud shot. They then found three deceased bodies near to the Castle's Entrance. No one knows what happen here. The investigation went on."

Lance sighed, "I've scoured and checked on the area of how the vigilante shoot at them. Found it from the clocktower. And wow... No one can take that shoot from that far."

"That's what I thought... And the only pony who is good at that is Deadblast, DJ Red or Shades," Shadow Dragon said in concern, "I doubt Firmtact would send them for some low level criminals."

Flash nodded in agreement, "You're right about that, sir. I've talk with Canterlot Drill Sergeant Reaperdeath, he claimed that none of his Suicide Squad were here or even Deadblast."

"Who could have done this?"

"I have no idea, sir. I wish I knew who could have that kind of shot on these guys."

"I do..." The fierce voice called. Shadow Dragon and his team turned and found Black Tiger dressed in his Royal Guard Drill Sergeant outfit. He continued, "The vigilante that brought death upon these scums and robbers is known other than Mystic Knight..."

"Mystic Knight?" Lance asked in shock.

Flash hissed in concern, "Sounds like an insult to Mystic Ponies. He must have hated them, doesn't he?"

Black Tiger shook his head in denial, "No... It's the mark of bringing death upon the ponies who committed the sins. If you chose the sin, death is on you. If you chose to walk away, your live will be spared."

Shadow Dragon hummed in concern, "I'd take that you confronted him once?"

"Yes, I did. He possessed a very similar move as yours - Dragoon Spiritual Style and Phoenix Flight Strike Style..."

Shadow Dragon looked surprise and shock of what he heard, "But... But that's impossible. There was none could mimicked my moves."

"Whoever it was, we've got to catch that guy first. He has the answers we need," Lance suggested.

Flash nodded, "Yeah... I don't think he would stop for one criminal. He could be after the rest from another part of Canterlot. If there's some criminal activity from other places, we might have the chance to capture him."

"Good plan," Shadow Dragon nodded in agreement with Flash, "Let's go and find that vigilante. Thanks, Black Tiger."

Black Tiger bowed in respect. Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike, Dragoking and Flash Sentry headed off at once in search of Mystic Knight. Unknown to any of them, something emerged from the walls. It faded in the form of Mystic Knight like emerging from camouflage. He has overheard everything from the start.

"So predictable..." Mystic Knight snarled angrily, "Let's see how fast can you save the criminals."





Twilight Sparkle and Nyx entered the Canterlot Library where ponies were studying and reading the books. They searched and looked for Moon Dancer. They spotted her studying the book from the front desk. They gasped happily as they chatted with each other of how they can get her attention. They both smiled as they gave each other a wink.

As Twilight and Nyx 'walked' around the library, they both came across Moon Dancer's desk. Twilight gasped as she feigned in surprise talk, "Oh, my gosh! Moon Dancer?! Is that-"

The ponies and even quickly shushed Twilight up, making her and Nyx headed off at once before they could get themselves into some troubles.

As Moon Dancer continued studying, Twilight and Nyx slowly popped their heads up while looking at her. They have their chances now.

Twilight smiled, "Moon Dancer, can I talk to you for a min—"

"Shh!" Moon Dancer shushed Twilight at once. But this time, Twilight and Nyx didn't leave. Suspected something is up, Moon Dancer noticed Twilight's horn glowed in lavender and Nyx's glowed in navy brightly. She looked up and found the lavender dome force field-like. She asked, "What is this?"

"A bubble of silence." Nyx explained, "And it means no one can hear us." 

Twilight sighed, "I haven't seen you in a while and I thought it might be nice to catch up."

"For what purpose?" Moon Dancer asked in annoyance.

"You know, 'cause we're friends." Twilight answered.

POP! Moon Dancer fired her pinkish magic spell at the Bubble of Silence. It attracted the ponies as they shushed at her for making noise. She yelped in shock. She turned and glared at Twilight Sparkle and Nyx. They both ran off before getting themselves into some troubles.

On the desk, Moon Dancer was reading and studying her book. She turned the page. She saw a doodle forms of Twilight Sparkle and Nyx. She hummed calmly as she wondered why would it has them in. Could they be responsible for writing the science books?

"I'm sorry I skipped your party." Twilight whispered.

Nyx nodded, "Please, don't be mad at my mummy."

Moon Dancer screamed in fear as she quickly close the book at once. The ponies shushed her for making noise. She growled in annoyance.

"Why won't you leave me alone? I'm trying to study!" Moon Dancer whispered in annoyance as she opened the book. She glared at Twilight and Nyx from the page, "You've got the wrong pony! I don't have parties!"

"You did once." Twilight whispered back regretfully and shamefully, "And I was so caught up in my own studying that I didn't take your feelings into account."

"Look, Twilight Twinkle—"

"Sparkle."

"Whatever!" Moon Dancer said in annoyance, "I just need to be alone so I can study without some crazy pony trying to make friends, all right?!"

Nyx was upset as she answered, "Please, Moon Dancer. Don't be mad-!"

Twilight Sparkle huffed, "Fine! Come on, Nyx. Let's go since Moon Dancer has no interest in talking with us or even something we have for her."

Nyx sighed in upset as she and Twilight turned and headed off.

Moon Dancer called, "Wait. How did you get into my book like that?"

Twilight Sparkle and Nyx looked at each other for the moment. They both smiled as they turned and looked at Moon Dancer. They finally got her attention on them now...





Shadow Dragon and his team were searching for the Mystic Knight by finding any trouble or crime activity. They were riding Dragoking since he was very good in smelling and searching of his preys. He was prefect. But so far, they found nothing. No crimes. No Mystic Knight.

"Dad..." Lance said in concern. Shadow Dragon turned to his son. He continued, "About what Black Tiger had said - did you train someone with that moves?"

Shadow Dragon remained silent as he looked away in shame and pain, "No... There was no one else..."

"You're lying." Shadow Dragon and Lance turned to Flash. He continued, "You did train someone, didn't you? You said that no one mimicked your moves, unless you trained him."

Lance turned and looked at his father, "Dad... Is it true?"

Shadow Dragon sighed as he decided to let the boys know the truth. Let them know why he never take Flash as his apprentice or even tell anyone about someone he failed to amend with...






Flashback


"500 years ago, I was taking a break from the fight. I was supposed to meet your mom for some important errand until I met him..."

500 years ago...

Shadow Dragon was riding his Dragoking across the Sacred City of Light. They were both heading to Mystic Portal in meeting up with Iris Crystal. They came across some cat-mouse chase game. They spotted some Mystic Soldiers chased after the young crimson Pegasus with black spiky short mane and tail while his Cutie Mark is crimson mask with black mask. Shadow Dragon and Dragoking decided to follow and watch the event. 

Mystic Soldiers chased the boy all the way to the alley. Mystic Captain grabbed the boy as he was ready to punish him. The boy gave him a headbutt. He galloped off but encountered the Mystic Soldier standing in his way. The boy slided and went through the underneath of him. He came across two to three soldiers as they swung their clubs on him but he dodged and avoided them. He then climbed up the barrels to the top as he pushed some on them to the ground hard.

The boy climbed down the barrels as he quickly headed off before he got himself caught. He quickly jumped inside the abandoned house. He took a peek and found Mystic Soldiers were looking around in search of the thief. He sighed in relief after seeing them left off. He them emerged out from the abandoned house. He stopped as he found Shadow Dragon and Dragoking standing before him.

Instead of capturing the boy, Shadow Dragon held his hoof in front of him like offering him to join his team.

"His name is Jason Striker. He has lots of potential I ever seen. So, I decide to bring him to the team. We trained and helped him reach his potential. And he even got his own codename - Red Hood."

Shadow Dragon recruited and taken Jason Strike into his team. For years, they all welcomed him in. They all helped and trained him to be strong and resourceful warrior as well as perfecting martial art skills including Dragon Spiritual Style and Phoenix Flight Strike Style. He named himself as teenage Red Hood while dressed in his grayish jumpsuit with brown jacket while worn crimson helmet with black mask.

Shadow Dragon led his team in defending both Mystic and Equestria Realm from the forces of evil. As years went by, Red Hood grew powerful and stronger as his teammates and friends but at the same time, he grew overconfident and arrogant in winning the fight and beating his enemies to the ground. They often argued and scolded him for putting the lives in danger or even killing the enemies.

"Jason joined us in battle to save the lives and defend both realms from danger. As he grew stronger, he's becoming arrogant and irresponsible. We often tried to remind him for many times about taking responsibility for saving lives while killing the enemies because ponies deserve second chance. But one day..."

During his patrol duty, Jason Striker saved the woman from bandits. But instead of thanking him, the woman whacked him to the ground hard. She dragged him away from everyone's sights. 

Days have passed, Dragon Strike Force searched for him for days and months. Their allies helped them to find him. They then came across the red metallic mask with the note.

"Jason went missing. We searched him for days and months until we came across Jason's mask and note. And we didn't have much time."

Dragon Strike Force make a rush in reaching and saving their teammate. They came across the abandoned warehouse. As they were about to enter, the warehouse blown to bits. They were shocked and traumatized of what they just saw. As they refused to believe that their friend is killed, they searched through the wreckage and debris of warehouse for Jason but found nothing. 

Shadow Dragon screamed in anger as he hit on the ground very hard. His teammates watched him with shock and shame. They couldn't save him in time. Jason Striker was killed.

"So, we rush all the way to the location to get Jason. But it was too late. He's gone because of me. I blamed myself for putting him at risk or even a better friend for him. That's why I never want to take anyone to be my wing or apprentice again. I don't want to lose my friend again..."

Flashback Ends.





Shadow Dragon sighed as he turned to the front. Lance and Flash looked shock and pitiful in hearing the tragic story about his loss of apprentice. They finally understand why he didn't want to help or train Flash Sentry.

Flash sighed, "I feel sorry for him now..."

Lance nodded, "Yeah... But who and how did this Mystic Knight able to mimicked and perfected dad's martial arts. No one can, not even..."

"Whoever he was, he has to stop from killing criminals." Shadow Dragon said firmly, "This has gone too far now..."

BANG! Shadow Dragon and his team yelped in shock. They looked up as they found Mystic Knight diving straight down at them. He fired his Gem Revolvers at them. Dragoking roared wildly and painfully as Shadow Dragon and his team tried to hold on him. As Mystic Knight landed on it, he punched Lance out before kicked Flash off.

Shadow Dragon groaned angrily as he got up. He punched at Mystic Knight but latter dodged and swiped the former's legs. The vigilante was about to stomp the hero but Shadow Dragon kicked Mystic Knight off. Shadow Dragon got up at once as he kicked Mystic Knight. Mystic Knight dodged down before grabbed and slammed Shadow Dragon to the ground hard. He held his Gem Revolver on Shadow Dragon's chest.

"It's been quite a while, old man," Mystic Knight remarked darkly, "I see you haven't lost your touch, otherwise it wouldn't be much fun."

Shadow Dragon growled, "Who are you? Why are you doing this?!"

"I'm doing what is necessary to save and defend the world from scums and criminals. It's something that you wouldn't do it."

Mystic Knight fired his Gem Revolver on Shadow Dragon's guts, causing the hero screamed in pain. Lance Justicestrike flew and grabbed the Mystic Knight off to the ground hard. Lance held his Oblivion Dragoon Blade and Oathkeeper Blossom Blade in ready to fight. Mystic Knight cracked his hooves in ready to fight.

Lance charged in as he swung his Oblivion Dragoon Blade from his right before swinging his left Oathkeeper Blossom Blade on Mystic Knight. Mystic Knight dodged the attacks twice before kicked the Pegasus off. Mystic Knight took his Mechanical Titanium Blade. Both Lance and Mystic Knight swung their blades at each other for few times. They then clashed their blades at each other for the moment. Mystic Knight gave a headbutt on Lance before kicked him off. Mystic Knight charged as he swung his sword in knocking and striking Lance to the ground before kicked him off.

Flash pounced Mystic Knight to the ground. Flash Sentry punched on Mystic Knight for five times, making the latter kicked the former off. Mystic Knight armed himself ready to fight while Flash Sentry readied himself. They both charged in as they both swung their hooves in punching and kicking at each other hard and quick. Mystic Knight was quick enough to dodge and avoid the attacks while punching back at Flash for few times. Mystic Knight grabbed Flash and thrown him straight to the walls hard.

Dragoking roared angrily as he swiped and struck his tail in bringing Mystic Knight down. The vigilante dodged and avoided the attacks while firing his Gem Revolvers at Hydragoon for few times. Cornered to the walls, Dragoking was ready to attack Mystic Knight. As he launched his head in biting Mystic Knight, he slammed on the wall instead when Mystic Knight dodged the attack. Mystic Knight threw the activated detonator on the rooftop. It exploded the debris fell on him to the ground.

Mystic Knight turned and glared at the injured Shadow Dragon who slowly got up while holding his guts tightly from bleeding. He was ready to fight.

"There he is! Over here!" The voice called.

Everyone turned to the back. They found more of Royal Guards had arrived. They charged in. They surrounded Mystic Knight while armed their spears at him.

Mystic Knight huffed, "It looks like our fight has to wait. See ya, Dragon Hope..."

Shadow Dragon gasped in shock of what he just heard. Did that vigilante called him 'Dragon Hope'?!

Before anyone could do anything, Mystic Knight threw some smoke bomb to the ground. Everyone coughed loudly while got themselves blinded in smoke. As soon as the smoke dispersed, Mystic Knight was nowhere to be found. He escaped.





Twilight and Nyx managed to convince Moon Dancer to talk with them. They took her away from Canterlot Library now. They even told their friends that they will bring her to Library Home for chatting. They continued chatting with each other while entering Twilight's old home.

"I've been studying a new studying technique. I can only do it for a few minutes," Twilight explained happily, "but you'd be amazed how much you can pick up when you're actually in a book!"

"It's one of Hayscartes' methods." Moon Dancer said happily.

"You know Hayscartes?"

"Of course! He's a genius!"

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "I have a copy of his Treatise on Ponies, you know."

Moon Dancer gasped in surprise, "Seriously?"

Nyx smiled happily, "This is mummy you're talking with, Moon Dancer. She has tons of books for collection. And believe me, you're gonna love it."

Moon Dancer was surprised and amazed of what she just heard. Twilight Sparkle and Nyx nodded truthfully while smiling happily. 

They led Moon Dancer all the way up to top floor. Moon Dancer gasped in amazement as she looked around of her surroundings - book collection shelves. She was amazed and surprised of it as she have forgotten that Twilight loves books as she has. She approached the nearby bookshelf.

Nyx smiled, "I think it's getting well."

Twilight nodded in agreement, "Yes, it is."

"Wow! A first edition of Principles of Magic!" Moon Dancer gasped in surprise as she levitated the book. As she took a glance on the book, she hummed calmly as she felt like she knows something about the book. She took it out, "Hey, didn't I give this to you?"

Twilight Sparkle gritted her teeth fearfully, "Maybe?"

"I did!" Moon Dance exclaimed in surprise as she opened the book. She came across the page with a familiar writing, "Look, I even wrote something! 'To my friend, Twilight Sparkle. Thanks for introducing me to the classics.'" Moon Dancer huffed in annoyance as she levitate and put the book back, "I can see by the fact that you left it here that it meant a lot to you."

"Look, I didn't bring you over here for even more poignant reminders of what a bad friend I was. I brought you here to give you this." Twilight said as she levitated her home key before Moon Dancer, "You can come here whenever you want and study to your heart's content."

"Really" Moon Dancer asked hopefully as she levitated the key.

"But first, you've gotta do something for me." Twilight Sparkle said. Moon Dancer gave Twilight raised her eyebrow up. She continued, "Have dinner with our old friends tonight."

"I can't. I'm reorganizing my biology scrolls."

" I've been spending a lot of time with Minuette, Twinkleshine, and Lemon Hearts since I've been back. They really miss you."

Nyx nodded in agreement, "Plus, they're very nice girls I ever met."

Moon Dancer shrugged in annoyance, "Look! I already told you! The last thing I need is a bunch of ridiculous friend-making keeping me from studying!"

Moon Dancer turned and walked away at once.

"Moon Dancer, wait!" Twilight called, "A wise pony once taught me that there's more to life than dusty old books!"

Nyx nodded, "Mummy's right! Friendship is important than old books! Please give her and others a chance to talk with you. They miss you so much!"

"I tried friendship and it's just not for me. Now, if you'll excuse me..." Moon Dancer said in annoyance as she almost reached the stairs.

Twilight made some thinking of how to convince her to stay. She gasped of the idea, "What if I taught you Hayscartes' method?"

Moon Dancer stopped at once as she turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle with her curious yet surprise looks. Twilight and Nyx nodded truthfully as they are willing to teach her about using Hayscartes' method in entering the book.





Royal Guards helped treating Shadow Dragon, his team and even Dragoking wounds and injuries. They took some beatings from the mysterious vigilante - Mystic Knight. Shadow Dragon was thinking as he wondered of how did Mystic Knight knows him and his birth name. No one but his teammates, friends and family knows about it...

"Hey, dad. You okay?" Lance asked in concern.

Shadow Dragon sighed, "No. I'm not. There's something off about that Mystic Knight. Not only he was able to perfected my special moves but knows my real name."

"No way... Think it's Dark Mystic Pony?"

"If he is, he wouldn't have spared the innocent lives and conquered Canterlot. There's something more about him. I'm going to find out of what's really going on."

"No worries, dad. I'm going with you."

"I'm going too. I want to help too, sir!" Flash saluted.

Shadow Dragon hissed, "No. It's too dangerous! Mystic Knight will kill you. Stay here now!"

"I can handle it! I'm not afraid."

"You will if you do this. And trust me, there is no turning back! I'm not risking your life for my war!"

Flash narrowed his angry eyes at Shadow Dragon, "That's the risk I'm wiling to take. I won't back down without the fight!"

"Fine..." Shadow Dragon snarled a bit. A sudden shock on his mind as he closed his eyes. He used his Mental-Link for the moment. He opened his eyes. He turned and looked at his teammates. He said, "Twilight needs us to meet her and the rest at restaurant by evening."





In evening, Shadow Dragon and his teammates meet up with Twilight and her friends at the restaurant. They were all chatting and talking with each other happily.

"So, how's the progress with Moon Dancer?" Shadow Dragon asked in concern.

Twilight sighed, "It's on progress now. And I hope everything is fine."

"So, uh, what are you studying these days?" Minuette asked curiously.

"Science, magic, history, economics, pottery. Things like that." Moon Dancer answered bluntly.

"Yowza! You planning on being a professor or something?"

"No."

"So you're just... studying."

Moon Dancer asked in annoyance, "Can I go now?"

"Moon Dancer, please." Twilight pleaded.

Nyx nodded, "Please, Moon Dancer. Give them some chance to talk. We promised to give you some lessons about Hayscates' methods."

Moon Dancer huffed in annoyance.

"It's all right, Twilight. We're having a good time. Right, everypony?" Minuette said calmly. Both Twinkleshine and Lemon Hearts nodded nervously as they have no idea how to react. She continued nervously, "So, uh... Spike, tell Moon Dancer that story 'bout how Twilight had to read a book about doing a sleepover!"

Spike was about to answer but Moon Dancer interrupted, "Slumber 101? I've read that."

"Oh!" Twilight chuckled uneasily, "Really? Well, uh, did you know Lemon Hearts here works at the Canterlot palace?"

"Uh, yeah. It's true. I do the big events mostly. State dinners, that sort of thing." Lemon Hearts said uneasily.

Everyone nodded and commented in agreement with Lemon Hearts, though Moon Dancer wasn't amused. 

"Awkward..." Lance said in concern.

Seeing her angry and not amused attitude, it reminded Shadow Dragon of Jason Strike. But nevertheless, Moon Dance groaned in annoyance as she stood up and left the dining table.

Twilight was worried and scared as she stood up from her seat at once. She went after Moon Dancer. Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike, Flash Sentry, Nyx and Spike got up from their seats. They all headed and went after Twilight Sparkle.

Both Lance and Nyx stopped at once as they noticed something amiss. They turned to the table as they spotted the pony reading the menu. It was purple mane with green and light lavender stripes. Something about her was familiar to them. 

Spike pulled his siblings' tails hard. He reminded them that they have to go after Twilight and Shadow Dragon. Wanted to know about the mysterious familiar girl reading the menu, nevertheless; Lance and Nyx turned and went after their parents.

The mysterious character lowered the menu in revealing a familiar angry character glaring at Twilight and her friends leaving the restaurant.

"Hmm... Poor Twilight Sparkle... She's having some troubles with amending her friends..."





As Moon Dancer walked out from the restaurant, Twilight Sparkle emerged from it.

"Moon Dancer!" Twilight called. Moon Dancer continued walking away. She teleported herself in front of her friend. She pleaded, "You've gotta give friendship a chance!"

Moon Dancer groaned in annoyance as she levitated her former friend over her. She then walked away.

"I gave friendship a chance a long time ago! It didn't work out then – it isn't gonna work out now!"

Twilight Sparkle was heartbroken of what she just heard. She can't believe that the once shy and gentle yet close friend is becoming more antisocial pony who focused on studies than playing with others.

Shadow Dragon and others galloped towards her. They checked up with her.

"Twilight, are you alright?" Shadow Dragon asked in concern.

"No..." Twilight answered painfully, "No, I'm not. I just need some time alone, Shadow Dragon."

As Twilight walked away, Shadow Dragon nudged Nyx and Spike to go after her. They have to keep her comfort and happy.

"Aren't you going after her?" Flash asked in concern.

Shadow Dragon sighed, "Twilight needs some time off. But for now, we need to know more about Mystic Knight. We need to catch him before he could cause some troubles. I don't want to involve Twilight or others in this. He will target on them if he knows about me."

Lance sighed, "Make sense. Where do we start?"

"Asking the scientist and detective," Shadow Dragon said firmly.

Shadow Dragon and his team headed off at once. Unknown to them, Mystic Knight emerged from his camouflage. He turned and glared at Twilight's direction.

"Same old pony... Same old weakness..." 





Twilight Sparkle continued walking in shame and pain as she came across Canterlot's West Courtyard. She glanced at the landscape as she wondered of what can she to make up for Moon Dancer. She was her closest friend. And now she left...

Nyx and Spike came and approached her now. They both looked worry and concern for their mother.

"Mummy... This isn't your fault," Nyx said in concern.

Spike nodded, "Yeah... You just want to help Princess Celestia protect the Equestria. You want the world to be safe from danger.

"I really messed this one up. That party was everything to her." Twilight said in shame as she looked at the landscape, "I can only imagine what it must've felt like when I didn't show up."






Twilight's Imagination


Prior to Twilight's Departure to Ponyville, Moon Dancer was setting her party up. She wants to celebrate it with all of her good friends. It's a special day for her 'Get Together Party' with her closest friends. Minuette, Twinkleshine and Lemon Hearts have arrived to the party.

Minuette called, "Hey, Moon Dancer! Look at this spread, huh?"

"Thank you so much for coming!" Moon Dancer thanked happily.

Twinkleshine smiled, "Of course. We wouldn't miss one of our best friends' parties."

"Is Twilight coming?" Moon Dancer asked happily. Her three Unicorn friends gave the nervous and worried looks as they have no idea of how they answered to her. Seeing their looks make her realized and heartbroken, Moon Dancer looked down, "Oh. Okay."

"Hey, we'll still have fun, right?" Minuette asked while chuckled nervously.

"Sure..." Moon Dancer said unhappily.

Moon Dancer walked away at once while looking down and pain. Twinkleshine, Lemon Hearts and Minuette felt sorry for her. Twilight Sparkle was a special friend to her. Because Twilight didn't come, Moon Dancer was heartbroken...





Thinking of what Twilight imagined of how Moon Dancer felt when their mother left the party, both Nyx and Spike felt sorry for her.

"If there was only a way to undo the damage..." Twilight said in upset. She gasped in realization, "I know what I need to do. And I know just who can help me."

"Whatever it was, we'll help," Nyx said happily.

Spike nodded, "Me too."

"Too bad..." The firm voice said darkly. Twilight and her family yelped in concern as they turned and found Mystic Knight stood before them. He approached them slowly, "Your friend's gonna have to wait. You're invited to my party."

Twilight gasped in worry as she armed her glowing horn in ready to fight. Nyx transformed into her Battle Mode in ready to fight while Spike armed himself ready to fight. Will they survive it?





In the next morning, Moon Dancer approached to Canterlot Library. Before she could enter, she looked down in shame and upset like something break her heart. She was shamed of what she did to Twilight Sparkle. Then again, it was her best friend who abandoned her. So, why should she feel sorry for that Princess of Friendship? She shouldn't be bothered but why she felt guilty and shame?

Nevertheless, Moon Dancer was about to enter the library but the shadow bat form loomed over her. She gasped in shock and worry. She turned to her back. She was in shock and feared like blast of the past haunted her! Before she could react, someone charged in as he held her by her neck to the door very hard. He glared at her.

Moon Dancer gasped, "You?! What are you-?!"

"I need you do something for me. Deliver the message to him!" Mystic Knight exclaimed angrily.

"Thanks, but no thanks. I'm not going to be involved of your vengeance!"

"I don't care if you do. You will deliver it to Shadow Dragon! If you don't, well - I don't want to kill you because you were too important to me. But you best friend will."

Moon Dancer gasped, "What?! You did what?! How could you?! If you hurt her-!"

"What? I thought you want payback on her." Mystic Knight said darkly, "She did left your party. She did betrayed you. And the worst, she did to you - hurt your feeling!"

"You're wrong! I maybe angry at her for hurting me... But I'd never resolve with violence," Moon Dancer sobbed tearfully, "Truthfully, she's my best friend! She always is to me."

Mystic Knight snarled angrily, "If you want her to be safe, give this message to him! Tell him to come and find me! He and I have some unfinished business."

Moon Dancer gulped in concern. She was worried for her best friend...





At Twilight's Library Home Top Level, Shadow Dragon and his team did some research and find answers about Mystic Knight. Flash brought the newspaper that involved Mystic Knight and his activities in bringing justice to the criminals by brutal force such as 'WHO IS MYSTIC KNIGHT?', 'CANTERLOT'S DARK ENFORCER?!' and more.

Flash sighed in concern as he put the newspaper, "So far nothing about this guy. He's like a ghost. He only appeared for some crimes and deals with them by giving a killing blow."

"He did appeared during the Changelings' Invasion of Canterlot but not the Mystic War Three," Lance said in surprise as he read newspaper about Mystic Knight's involvement during Changelings' Invasion. He commented, "Wow... Talk about how ruthless and cold he is."

Shadow Dragon hummed in concern, "It doesn't give us any clue of who he really is. We're getting to nowhere. I need to know who he really is! There must be something we're missing!"

"Dad? Are you sure there was no one else you train with? I know Jason... But there's gotta be someone else you train with." Lance asked in concern.

Shadow Dragon shook his head in concern. Flash hummed in concern, "Why do I get the feeling a blast from the past is coming to haunt you?"

"What do you mean, Flash? Are you onto something?" Shadow Dragon asked.

"Not really sure... You do have some rivals or enemies before. I've got the feeling some got serious grudge against you."

"The only enemies I have is Swipestrike and Nezha Vengito. Swipestrike was killed on the war. Vengito gave up his vendetta against me since I'm no longer involved in Ultimate Mystic Warriors Affair. Some rivals like Burnblast and Wild Maniac were good terms with me. We just spar for few times only."

"Yeah... I guess so. But who else wants you death? And why?"

"I wish I knew..."

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! Shadow Dragon and his team walked down the stairs at once. They opened the door. They encountered the frightened yet tired Moon Dancer.

"Moon Dancer? What's wrong?" Shadow Dragon asked in concern.

"Twilight's in trouble! She needs us now!" Moon Dancer exclaimed in concern.

Shadow Dragon and his team gasped in concern of what they just heard. Twilight Sparkle and her family got kidnapped!





At Canterlot Castle's West Courtyard, Twilight Sparkle moaned painfully as she slowly waking up. She found herself and her children trapped and tied to the chair. They were planning to find Pinkie Pie but got attacked and kidnapped by the mysterious Mystic Knight.

"Nyx! Spike! Are you both okay?" Twilight asked in concern.

Spike grunted painfully, "I've been the worst. But what's with that guy's deal?"

Nyx sighed, "I wish I knew. That guy pack lots of punches! And it's same as our dad too. How?"

"I don't know. I just hope he's okay and stay away from here," Twilight said in concern. "Whoever that Mystic Knight is, he sure got grudge against your father."

"Twilight!" The voice called. 

Twilight and her children looked up as they spotted Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike, Flash Sentry and Moon Dancer galloped towards them. Twilight and her children gasped in surprise yet relief. 

Twilight gasped, "Shadow Dragon!"

Shadow Dragon approached Twilight as he untied her, Nyx and Spike, "Are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. But you shouldn't have come!" Twilight nodded. She turned and looked at Moon Dancer, "Moon Dancer, you came?"

Moon Dancer nodded, "Yeah... I couldn't bare to see you get hurt because... Because you're my best friend I ever had."

"Moon Dancer..." Twilight said tearfully as she was touched by her old friend's concern. She looked up and noticed something up ahead. She gasped, "Shadow Dragon! Behind you!"

Shadow Dragon turned and found Mystic Knight stood and aimed his Gem Revolver at him and his team. Lance armed his Dual Blades while Flash armed his spear. They're both ready to fight with this strange yet mysterious enemy.

"It ends now, Shadow Dragon..." Mystic Knight said darkly.

Shadow Dragon narrowed his angry eyes, "Who are you?"

Mystic Knight narrowed his hatred eyes as his blue turned into crimson, "You really don't know, don't you; Dragon Hope?!"

"I don't. Now start answering! Who the hell are you?! Why are you doing this?! What have I done this to you?!"

Mystic Knight growled in anger as he aimed his Gem Revolver at Shadow Dragon. Moon Dancer gasped as she quickly moved to the front of Shadow Dragon. She's in blocking position.

"Jason, don't do this! Jason Striker, please!" Moon Dancer exclaimed in fear and pain. Everyone gasped in shock as they wondered if they did heard correctly or not. She said tearfully, "Please, don't do this, Jason."

Everyone was in confused and concern of what they just heard. Moon Dancer knows about him?! Is Mystic Knight really...

"You really have no idea of how much pain I have to go through..." Mystic Knight said darkly as he pressed the his mask's bottom button. He was unmasked. He revealed himself to be the scarred yet pure angered and hatred crimson pony with black spiky mane. Shadow Dragon gasped in shock. He continued, "It won't go away until I have his blood!?!"

"Jason?!" Shadow Dragon said in shock and feared. He couldn't believed it. Everyone was in shock as well. He saw it. How could his former apprentice be alive?! He saw the abandoned warehouse blown to pieces. He said, "It can't be..."

"Sorry to disappoint you, boss..."

"I saw the building exploded. I looked everywhere for you. I couldn't find your body."

"Don't you dare lie to me! I trusted you. I always thought you believed in me that I will be strong and fats as you. But you left me died!"

Shadow Dragon shook his head in denial while protested, "That's not what happened! I really did try to find you!"

Mystic Knight put his Gem Revolver on Shadow Dragon's head, "Yeah, like I'm gonna believe in you. You know what I'm gonna do next, boss?"

"Don't try it."

"Too late!"

Before Mystic Knight could fire his revolver, Shadow Dragon gave his former apprentice a headbutt. Mystic Knight yelped painfully. Shadow Dragon quickly spun himself and kicked on his face off. Shadow Dragon turned to others.

"Get them out! I'll deal with him..." Shadow Dragon ordered firmly. Before anyone could speak, he turned and gave them his firm and angry face, "That's an order! Now go!"

Everyone hated doing this but they have no choice. To both Shadow Dragon and Mystic Knight, it's very personal. Moon Dancer, Flash and Lance untied the ropes in freeing Twilight, Nyx and Spike. They then galloped at once before the fight begins. Flash took a glance at his friend as he wanted to help but left no choice to go and protect Twilight and her family.

Shadow Dragon and Mystic Knight glared at each other as they both readied to fight. Mystic Knight put his mask on. The fight is about to start!

"I can help you, Jason! It's not too late!" Shadow Dragon pleaded.

Mystic Knight hissed in anger, "There's no helping me now! You died!"

Mystic Knight roared in anger as he charged in. Shadow Dragon struck his punch at his former apprentice but the latter jumped and hovered over the former. Mystic Knight landed on the ground as he turned and kicked at Shadow Dragon. The hero dodged down before swiped his leg at the vigilante. Mystic Knight jumped up before giving a hard punch on Shadow Dragon to the ground. The vigilante charged in but kicked off by Shadow Dragon. Both of them charged in as they both punched and kicked at each other while avoiding and dodging the attacks in fast pace.

"Stand down, Red Hood!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed.

Mystic Knight roared in anger, "Shut the hell up! Don't call me that!"

Mystic Knight gave Shadow Dragon a headbutt. He grabbed and thrown his former mentor to the ground. Shadow Dragon land his right hoof on the ground before pushing and spinning himself up in getting up. He positioned himself with his hooves raising up and standing with one hoof like a phoenix - Phoenix Flight Strike Style. Mystic Knight huffed himself as he did the same as his master. He mimicked his master too well.

Shadow Dragon jumped, followed by Mystic Knight as they both punched and kicked at each other while dodging and avoiding the attacks for few times. They slowly descended to the ground. While they managed to avoid the attacks, they managed to give each other some hard punches and kicks. They landed on the ground hard before they bounced and hovered back for few times. Before landed on the walls, they thrust themselves straight at each other. Shadow Dragon slammed Mystic Knight to the ground as he gave his former apprentice some punches. Mystic Knight gave his former a headbutt before kicking Shadow Dragon up.

Mystic Knight summoned his Mechanical Titanium Blade while Shadow Dragon summoned his Darkness Blade. They both charged in as they swung and clashed their blades at each other hard and quick for few times. But at the same time, they both dodged and avoided the attacks from heads, chests and legs. They then clashed their blades at each other while glaring at each other.

"I'm gonna break you! If it's not enough, your family will be good enough!" Mystic Knight exclaimed in anger.

Shadow Dragon hissed, "Don't get involved them of this! How did you escape that house?!"

"I crawled! Barely alive! Thanks to that damn clown!"

"Psychopath Joke?! He's the one who kidnapped and tortured you?! Why?!"

"Haven't you figure that out?! He wants to turn you to Dark Curse and his minions! They want him to become their sides, so they can destroy the Mystic Realm! Isn't that obvious?!"

"I guess it is. Hurting my friends, my family and my love. When they're gone, I have nothing but desired revenge..."

"Yeah, it's always about you! It's always about you! I'm sick of it! When I'm through with you, I finally be free from my prison!"

Shadow Dragon hissed, "Revenge won't get you anyway. So, stand down, Red Hood!"

"Shut up!" Mystic Knight exclaimed in anger.

Mystic Knight pushed his blade off before swinging his on Shadow Dragon's but the latter blocked and deflected the former's off. They both then swung their blades at each other while dodging and avoiding for few times. As they both clashed their blades again, Shadow Dragon gave Mystic Knight a punch but the vigilante gave back the punch on the hero. They both got pushed back. They then charged in as they thrust and swung their blades against each other for few times. They then clashed their blades for the moment.

Mystic Knight took his Gem Revolver up as he readied to fire. Shadow Dragon dodged down before swiped his leg on Mystic Knight's down. Mystic Knight grabbed and thrown his former master up, causing Shadow Dragon fell down. Mystic Knight slammed his Mechanical Titanium Blade on Shadow Dragon. The hero rolled over back before firing his Shadow Blast at the vigilante. Mystic Knight deflected it off before firing his Gem Revolver at Shadow Dragon who deflected it.

With their swords disappeared, both Shadow Dragon and Mystic Knight armed themselves in their Dragon Spiritual Style - they both stretched their legs out while held their hooves in battle position like dragons. They both charged in as they punched and kicked at each other for few times while dodging them. Shadow Dragon thrust his punch at Mystic Knight but deflected as the latter gave thrust punch on the former's chest. Shadow Dragon gave a knee kick on Mystic Knight's head. Mystic Knight kicked Shadow Dragon off but grabbed and the twisted his leg in turning the vigilante backwards. Mystic Knight then kicked Shadow Dragon down. Mystic Knight was about to punch Shadow Dragon but held the punches. They both glared at each other.

"That's enough, Jason! Stop it! Don't go down the path! Please, turn back now!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed in concern.

"Shut up!" Mystic Knight shouted angrily. The vigilante took his Gem Revolver as he fired straight at Shadow Dragon's guts. The hero yelped as he fell to the ground hard. Shadow Dragon moaned painfully. Mystic Knight held his gun aiming at Shadow Dragon, "It's over now. I finally have my revenge on you now."

"Don't do this..."

"Too late!"

STROKE! Mystic Knight screamed in pain as he felt his right hoof thrust and speared by a speat. He turned and found Flash Sentry stood before him. Twilight and her friends had arrived.

"You're dead!" Mystic Knight exclaimed in anger.

Mystic Knight swung his punch at Flash Sentry who dodged down and swipe his leg on the vigilante's legs. The young soldier held the vigilante to the ground. Mystic Knight growled painfully while  screaming angrily.

Twilight Sparkle, Lance Justicestrike and Moon Dancer came as they helped Shadow Dragon up. Everyone turned and looked at him. Shadow Dragon looked at Flash Sentry while giving a nod. Flash Sentry disliked it but agreed.

Mystic Knight growled angrily, "Finish me!"

"No..." Shadow Dragon denied, "I won't do it!"

Mystic Knight roared in anger, "Just kill me! Just like what you did to me before! You left me to rotten to death! You left me to died!"

"I'm sorry. I really am. I really did try to save you," Shadow Dragon said shamefully. He held his hand out, "Please... Let me help you. For old time's sake. We still can fix this, Jason..."

Mystic Knight looked down for the moment as he was thinking. He glared at Shadow Dragon again. He threw the smoke bombs down. Everyone yelped and gasped in shock before they coughed heavily as they got themselves caught in the smoke. As soon as the smoke dispersed, they all found Mystic Knight was nowhere to be found. He's gone!

"I can't forgive you, but I can't blame you for everything. Until I clear my mind, I won't come back to the team. Red Hood is gone, only Mystic Knight stands. If you need me, I'll be in touch."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "Jason..."

Everyone remained silent as they all could do was looking at him. They all feel sorry for him to lose his friend again.

Twilight approached Moon Dancer, "Moon Dancer, do you know him?"

Moon Dance sighed, "He was my friend and my boyfriend..."





At the evening, Twilight and her family have set the party. All of her old friends have come and joined the party. Everyone loved and even Moon Dancer. Moon Dancer was chatting with Twinkleshine and Lemon Hearts. Spike was blindfolded in playing 'Prick the Tail on Pony' while Twilight and Minuette cheered for him. Lance and Nyx danced wildly and happily. Shadow Dragon and Jason Strike were chatting with each other. Moon Dancer finally open her eyes and mind after the terrible experience of what happen to Jason Striker.

"Moon Dancer, can I have a word with you?" Twilight Sparkle approached to Moon Dancer. Her old friend turned to her. She sighed, "I know this party can't make up for the way I hurt you. But please, don't let my mistake be the reason you can't be friends with anypony else. Don't end up of what happen to Shadow Dragon's friend."

Moon Dancer sighed, "Twilight... When I first make the party, it was meant for everyone including you for being my best friends I ever had. I feel appreciated of it." She said tearfully as her eyes poured some tears out, "But you didn't even bother to show up! Then you left town without saying goodbye even though we were supposed to be friends! I was humiliated! I felt like I wasn't important! I never wanted to let myself be hurt like that again!"

"Moon Dancer..."

"I realize something. If I held that too long and unleash that fury at you, I not only lose myself but I will lose you. Therefore, I'm sorry too for not giving you a chance."

"Moon Dancer?"

"I finally see that now. You really want to make it up for me." Moon Dancer hugged Twilight passionately, "Thank you, Twilight. I never realized how much I needed to hear that."

Twilight smiled as she hugged Moon Dancer back, "Yeah. And thank you for forgiving me."

Both Twilight and Moon Dancer cried tearfully while hugging each other. Both of them were really good friends indeed...

Everyone but Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry saw it. They awed happily to see it. They were glad to see both Twilight Sparkle and Moon Dancer are friends again.

Nyx sighed, "I'm glad everything is back to normal."

"It sure is," Lance nodded in agreement.

Spike held the broken present, "I wonder if she likes it."

"She will," Lance and Nyx answered happily together.

Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry have their own chats about Mystic Knight.

Flash Sentry sighed, "I'm sorry. For your loss of your best friend, sir."

"There was nothing I can do. What happens in the past is done. I have to let it go now until next time I meet Mystic Knight," Shadow Dragon said calmly. He turned to Flash, "By the way, thanks for the save, Flash. I owe you one."

"It's no big deal. I'm just glad to help around, sir."

"You know, Flash. You may prove yourself that you can be a hero. What the heck? You may even join the team."

Flash gasped, "Does this mean-?"

"Yes. I will help and train you, soldier. And welcome to Dragon Strike Force too," Shadow Dragon smiled, "That's for helping and saving me and my friends, Sentry. Come to me when you have the time."

Flash saluted, "I won't let you down sir."

"I know you won't, soldier." Shadow Dragon saluted back.

With the party ended, everyone were clearing the mess up. Twilight and her family approached Moon Dancer. It's time for them to leave.

"I think it's time for us to go, Moon Dancer." Twilight spoke.

Moon Dancer nodded, "Thank you for helping me make some new friends. Even if they are my old friends."

"Oh. We'll come back and visit soon."

"That would be great! You've still gotta teach me that Hayscartes technique!"

"Deal."

Nyx sighed, "I'm glad you two are friends again. That what makes me happy the most. I almost want to call you Aunt Moon Dancer since you and mum share the same manestyle."

Everyone then laughed happily to hear that. That was a good joke!

"Um, Moon Dancer? It got kinda banged up," Spike held the present up, "but here's a little something I wanted to give you back at your first party."

As Moon Dancer levitated the present up, she took something out of it. She smiled happily as she recognized it very well. It was her first photo of her and her friends eating their first lunch - donuts at Donut Joe's Restuarant.

"I'll treasure it. Thank you." Moon Dancer smiled. Twilight and her family smiled happily to hear that. She turned to Shadow Dragon, "I'm sorry for everything. If I have stopped him, he wouldn't be like this."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "I know. I just hope Jason got his senses back and come back to the team. I also hope he can let go of his grudge too."

"Me too... I really like him too. He reminds me of me..."





On the castle's tower, Mystic Knight was glaring at his old teammates portraits before kept it on his bag. He sighed in annoyance yet unhappily as he looked up and glared at the moon. One day, he will...

END...

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Kazumi Evans: Moon Dancer
Troy Baker: Jason Striker/Red Hood/Mystic Knight
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike
Cathy Weseluck: Spike
Vincent Tong: Flash Sentry

Minor Casts:
Rebecca Hussain: Minuette
Tabitha St. Germain: Twinkleshine
Ashleigh Ball: Lemon Hearts
Dee Bradley Baker: Dragoking

Cameo:
Kelly Sheridan: ?
John DiMaggio: Black Tiger