All of eight Cutie Mark Crusaders were gathered at the clubhouse for the discussion, including the brown spiky Earth Pony with short tail dressed in greenish and silver armor and his Cutie Mark was Flail Sword and Chinese Character: 'Courage. They were discussing about their next hobby or hunt for their next or right Cutie Marks to fit.
Apple Bloom glanced at the chart of all the hobbies, which were crossed or done before. Instead of disappointment, she smiled happily like she actually enjoy it so much. Since the very day she, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo founded; they all vowed that they will find and do whatever hobbies they found to get their own Cutie Marks. And despite unable to get it, she enjoyed it very much like it was a lesson and adventure for her and her friends.
"Okay, Crusaders! Back to the business of earnin' our cutie marks!" Apple Bloom asked happily as she turned to her team, "Any suggestions?"
"No, we've tried everything!" Scootaloo said in concern.
Sweetie Belle nodded, "We've run out of ideas."
"We could try something like fighting Demon Successors?" Jade Adventure suggested, "I mean we beat their mummy and daddy before, so the kids would be piece of cake."
Alyson gulped, "I think I rather play safe than doing something dangerous like that."
Twist sighed, "Even with the Crusaders with Cutie Marks, we still can't find the right one for you girls. I'm sorry."
Dinky nodded in concern, "I hate to say it but Twist's right. We spent five years in searching and trying all kinds of Cutie Marks. We still found nothing."
"So, that's it? Just give up?" Nyx asked in concern and upset.
"So what?" The colt said confidently. The fillies turned and looked at him. He scoffed, "Cutie Mark, Scutie Mark - whatever, man! You fail, you try again and again until you get the right one. But what's important the most is having each other back for fun and adventure. After all, Friendship is Magic, isn't it?"
"Heavy's right! We can't give up!" Apple Bloom smiled happily as she climbed down from the box stage, "We can do better than that!"
Apple Bloom: We've been searchin' for our cutie marks
For a while now
Tryin' to find out how we fit in
Apple Bloom placed the new empty white blank chart on the wall. She turned to her friends who stand together with her while smiling. They all sang happily and proudly about reaching their goals.
Apple Bloom: So many ways we've tried before
But we keep on tryin' more
Cutie Mark Crusaders: 'Cause the Cutie Mark Crusaders don't give in
We'll make our mark
One way or another
We'll make our mark
On the day that we discover
The ultimate reward of our cutie marks!
Heavy cheered wildly, "Now that's what I'm talking about! Sounds like my Adventure Speech works well as always."
Jade nudged Heavy's chest, "As if buddy."
"Cutie Mark Crusaders! Help!" A familiar voice cried. Cutie Mark Crusaders turned and found Pipsqueak barged into the clubhouse while wearing worry and feared looks. They wondered where he has been and why is he worried. He continued, "I'm running for student pony president, I was hoping you all would be my campaign managers!"
Apple Bloom gasped, "We've never tried gettin' our cutie marks in campaign managin'! What do ya say, Crusaders?"
"That's a great idea," Nyx exclaimed happily. The rest of Cutie Mark Crusaders smiled happily and nodded in agreement. She smiled, "We're in!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered while giving a hoof unison, "Yeah! Hoof!"
Pipsqueak jumped while giving a hoof punch but he was too short to reach it. Sweetie Belle helped and levitated him high. They all smiled happily. They're in it together as one.
"This is where the fun begins," Heavy remarked.
At the Ponyville Schoolhouse's Playground, ten Cutie Mark Crusaders were setting their campaign up in the middle of it. Scootaloo, Jade and Heavy pushed the box to the front. Sweetie Belle levitated and placed Pipsqueak on top of it like standing on stage. Nyx, Twist, Dinky and Alyson brushed off some dust from his mane as well as making him looked good. Apple Bloom approached to the front, standing besides with him.
Apple Bloom smiled as she asked out loud, "So, Pip, how would you help the school if you were elected student pony president?"
The foals from schoolhouse turned and looked at Cutie Mark Crusaders. They wondered of what's going on.
"Our playground equipment took quite a beating during Twilight's battle with Tirek and also Third Mystic War!" Pipsqueak answered while pointed at the playground equipment which were badly damaged and ruined. He continued, "If I'm voted in as student pony president, I'll go to the school board and right this wrong!"
The foals cheered wildly and happily to hear that the damaged playground will be repaired and replaced.
"Well, I think that's a ridiculous waste of money!"
The foals turned to their back as they found Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon approached. The foals have the feeling that whenever Diamond Tiara is here, the competition will get more serious and competitive than before. She'll make sure that she win the position for her personal gain.
"It's just like when Twist proposed to repair the window that Discord destroyed! She just wanted to repair it like a plain old schoolhouse window." Diamond Tiara explained firmly and calmly. She continued while pointing at the window which has her in glass stained window, "But you all know voting for me was the best choice because I convinced the school board to give that window visual appeal!"
Twist looked down in shame, "I should never have asked that."
"Forget it, Twist. What's done is done," Dinky comforted Twist, "And besides, we're gonna make sure that it's isn't about Diamond Tiara."
Jade smirked, "Great plan. I would like to see her try that. If Azure Phoenix and his grandson Reed Prodigy's disappointment on her weren't enough, I'd bet her mom is."
"That's kinda a bit mean and harsh, don't you think?" Alyson asked in concern.
Apple Bloom huffed, "Nope, it isn't. It doesn't hurt that her mother Spoiled Rich is president of the school board."
Nyx huffed, "In other words, Diamond Tiara can get whatever she wants. I wouldn't be surprise of that."
"Exactly! Which is why when Diamond Tiara is voted student pony president," Silver Spoon said confidently, "the school will be putting a statue of her in the center of our schoolyard!"
Diamond Tiara nudged Silver Spoon as she gave the latter a glare and gritted teeth, "Silver Spoon! That was my big announcement for when I won!"
"I was only trying to help."
"I don't need that kind of help!"
"Haven't we all had enough of Diamond Tiara?" Apple Bloom asked.
"Do we really need a big statue of her?" Scootaloo asked.
"Especially where our playground equipment should be?" Sweetie Belle asked as well.
The foals whispered softly as they thought carefully and thoroughly of who is the right pony to become the president. And not to mention, they also want to play the playground equipment.
"If the playground is what you want," Jade asked proudly, "Then, join us now!"
Dinky nodded, "Not only that! We stand together for our rights and needs! And we want Playground now! We want Playground now!"
Twist smirked slyly, "Especially against Diamond Tiara! I've had enough of her bullying my friends or even replaced something that is complete unnecessary!"
"If I'm in, so should you!" Alyson remarked proudly, "United we stand!"
Nyx and Heavy levitated Pipsqueak as they flew and landed on top of giant horseshoe statue. They all stood before the foals and even Cutie Mark Crusaders stood besides with their comrades.
"A vote for Pip is a vote for the playground!" Pipsqueak declared proudly.
Nyx smirked as she held her hoof high, "Come on! Everypony! For the Playground!"
"Who cares," Diamond Tiara scoffed before jumped to the front of the foals. She declared, "A vote for Diamond Tiara is a vote for more Diamond Tiara!"
"Don't you mean 'A demote for Diamond Tiara is a vote for who wants her here'!" Heavy exclaimed proudly as he held his hood up high, "Vote for Pip! Vote for Playground! Together, everypony! Battle Cry now!"
Foals cheered wildly and happily, "Vote for Pip! Vote for Playground! Vote for Pip! Vote for Playground! Vote for Pip! Vote for Playground!"
Diamond Tiara grunted in anger and upset to see ponies voting for Pipsqueak, and not her. And just before she could do anything, Cutie Mark Crusaders began singing while regrouping on top of the horseshoe statue.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: It's time to make a change
This is our chance
Don't be afraid to do what's right
Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo held Pipsqueak up high while Nyx gave him a kiss on his cheek as the sign of supports. Jade, Twist and Alyson cheered wildly and proudly. Heavy and Dinky held and swung the flags of Cutie Mark Crusaders.
Cutie Mark Crusaders slide down the horseshoe's statue before they let Pipsqueak to the front. They all then followed his lead.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: He's it! Vote for Pip!
We got an opportunity
To have fun again
A vote for Pip, and you can join the fight
The foals continued watching the event. And at the same time, Cutie Mark Crusaders continued persuading and asking them to support and vote for Pipsqueak.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: It's time for a new leader
It's time to make a change
We're here to fight for what we believe
(Vote for Pip!)
Cutie Mark Crusaders approached to the Tetherball. Pipsqueak kicked the ball around its stand.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: It's finally time we beat her
And play a better game
'Cause when we vote together
There's nothing that we can't achieve
Not amused yet angered and upset, Diamond Tiara stopped the ball at once. She then approached and 'talked' with the ponies about her and Pipsqueak. She then approached Pipsqueak before giving him a head slap, making the rest of his crew groaned in annoyance and anger.
Diamond Tiara continued convincing her classmates to vote for her, not Pipsqueak.
Diamond Tiara: I don't believe what I am hearing
I'm the only one you should be cheering
Pipsqueak? Try "Pip's weak!" Don't you think?
But a diamond is perfection
It's natural selection
So your vote better be for me, not the weakest link
"We'll let the votes decide!" Nyx exclaimed in annoyance.
Diamond Tiara huffed as she turned and approached to the foals. She slyly and cunningly commented and threatened them about their dark secrets such as a purplish mane in two pigtail pink Earth Pony filly possessed strength, cyan pony with long extended magenta mane and tail, and pale Earth Pony with greenish spiky and mohawk mane and short tail possessed large teeth. Everyone were afraid of her if she revealed their secrets.
Diamond Tiara: Everypony has their little secrets
I know you do
A vote for me will help you keep them safe
Like your creepy super strength!
Or your mane extension
A little thing I won't mention
Or those freakish large teeth in your face!
"Come on now, ponies!" Apple Bloom called, "Don't listen to her!"
Jade squeaked, "Yeah! Fight Back! Show her who's the boss!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders continued convincing and pleading the foals to vote for Pipsqueak. Diamond Tiara was in shock before angered and upset by it.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: You've gotta vote for change
It's time for a new leader
End all the tyranny
Inspired and touched by Cutie Mark Crusaders, the foals know what to do now. And who they should vote for.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: Vote now and we can beat her
It's now another day
And we believe in what's right
Foals: Vote for Pip! Vote for Pip!
Cutie Mark Crusaders: Our victory is in sight
"Stop! Everypony who hasn't voted, listen up!" Diamond Tiara ordered.
Diamond Tiara approached the yellow filly who was struggling of holding books. She held the bookbag for the filly to watch and wanted to take. She then trotted off.
Diamond Tiara: Pip makes promises he can't keep
But I can do more
You could really use a new bookbag
Diamond Tiara approached some foals as she played her charismatic trick on them. It annoyed some about how rich, spoiled and annoyed she can be.
Diamond Toara: 'Cause I'll make things happen
That none of you here can afford
To do, like, ever!
Diamond Tiara approached to the fat colt in giving him lots of sweets. She then approached to cyan filly in giving her a parasol for shades from sun. She passed Button while spun his cap's top before it flew. It makes him annoyed and upset.
Diamond Tiara: Wouldn't you like a little something sweet?
Here's a parasol to hide you from the heat
Who says that I can't be nice?
Diamond Tiara approached to the stand as she switched doodling and colorful 'Vote for Pipsqueak' stand to her rich and impressive 'Vote for Diamond Tiara' stand.
Diamond Tiara: But first there's one thing
An itsy-bitsy little string
And voting for me is the price!
Silver Spoon approached Diamond Tiara as she whispered to her best friend about her plans in wnning the campaign and make the foals vote for her.
Silver Spoon: I've a tiny suggestion
That you should be aware
You could probably win this election
If you show them all you real—
Diamond Tiara: I don't recall asking you to speak!
The foals gasped in shock. Diamond Tiara shut her own best friend off about winning the president campaign?!
"Well, if that's how you treat your best friend, then I choose Pipsqueak!" Sweetie Belle declared.
Heavy smirked, "You hear her?! Who are we gonna vote for?!"
"Vote for Pip!" Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered.
Foals: Vote!
Cutie Mark Crusaders marched to the front as the foals cheered wildly and happily while holding 'Vote for Pipsqueak' stands. They all willing to support Pipsqueak as the school president.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: Stand strong and don't be afraid, ponies
Let's free ourselves from the past
Foals: For Pip!
Vote!
He's it! Vote for Pip! Vote!
Alyson Joy and Jade Adventures helped passing some voting papers for ponies to write inside the booth. Heavy continued encourage and inspired the foals to join the Cutie Mark Crusaders and vote for Pipsqueak. Dinky and Twist swung their Cutie Mark Crusaders flag proudly and happily for everyone to follow their example.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: We'll let honor win out against the tyranny
And make a change that will last
Foals: For Pip!
Vote!
Vote for Pip!
Pipsqueak and his four members of Cutie Mark Crusaders marched together as they passed all of the foals. They all looked at him with proud and happy faces.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: It's time for a new leader
It's time to make a change
We're here to fight for what we believe
Foals: Vote for Pip!
As Pipsqueak approached to the broken seesaw's edge, Heavy headed to the back as he brought its end down while raising the colt up high. Everyone cheered while raising their hoofs up high. They believed in Pipsqueak win the President Campaign.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: It's finally time we beat her
And play a better game
'Cause when we vote together
There's nothing that we can't achieve
Foals: Vote for Pip!
Cheerilee gathered box of all votes in schoolhouse for counting the votes. It took an hour to get it down. She came to the schoolhouse's entrance as she make some announcement. Everyone can't wait for it to happen.
"The votes have been counted! The student pony president is..." Cheeriless announced calmly. Pipsqueak shuddered and quivered nervously while Diamond Tiara remained calm like she's gonna win it. Cheerilee announced, "Pipsqueak!"
Diamond Tiara gasped in shock while the foals cheered wildly and happily. Pipsqueak won the campaign! He's now the President of Schoolhouse Club!
"Oh, my gosh, Crusaders! Pip won!" Apple Bloom cheered.
Nyx squealed happily, "I knew it! I knew he can do it!"
"I couldn't have won without the hard work of my teammates and campaign managers," Pipsqueak said proudly as he pointed at his teammates, "the Cutie Mark Crusaders!"
Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle decided to check on their flanks if they did earn the Campaign Management Cutie Marks. But instead, they found blank like before. Their own teammates sighed in disappointment and upset. All of them were hoping to happen.
"Guess you're not as good as you thought, blank flanks!" Diamond Tiara remarked arrogantly. She turned to Cheerilee, "In fact, I demand a recount!"
Cheerilee shook her head while smiled calmly, "Trust me, Diamond Tiara. Pip won."
"I'll be the judge of that, Miss Cheerilee!" Diamond Tiara remarked confidently. As Diamond Tiara entered the schoolhouse for recount on votes, she screamed and screeched in shock. She emerged and looked at the unamused Silver Spoon, "One vote! Silver Spoon! You didn't vote for me?!"
Silver Spoon huffed, "No, I didn't."
"But you're my best friend!"
"Am I? 'Cause I tried to help by mentioning your 'surprise' statue, and suddenly I wasn't even allowed to speak! You could have actually won this election if you just listened to me. You wanna know how?" Silver Spoon remarked. She then whispered to Diamond Tiara, "Sorry. I'm not allowed to speak."
Diamond Tiara grunted a bit before screaming in anger and rage. She then ran off at once. Cutie Mark Crusaders looked surprise and worry of what they just saw. Silver Spoon abandoned her best friend.
"What? I don't have to follow her drum any more." Silver Spoon remarked dryly as she turned and walked away.
"Good enough for us," Nyx smirked proudly. She turned to her friends, who looked concern and worry but not proud or happy about beating Diamond Tiara in Presidential Campaign. She asked, "What's the matter? Aren't you happy that we've won? We show Diamond Tiara who's the boss!"
"Yeah, we did..." Alyson Joy admitted in concern, "I'm feel sorry for her actually."
Dinky nodded, "Yeah. She and Silver Spoon have always been friends since the first day of Schoolhouse. It feels... weird."
The rest of Cutie Mark Crusaders chatted and nodded in agreement about Diamond Tiara.
"You can't be serious?!" Nyx exclaimed in shock.
Apple Bloom sighed, "I know Diamond Tiara's been pretty awful, but... we should probably make sure she's okay. Just 'cause she's never cared about anypony else's feelings doesn't mean we shouldn't care about hers."
The rest of Cutie Mark Crusaders nodded in agreement. Nyx grunted in anger as she reluctantly agree to it as well. As they were distracted, Jade moved away as she took a piece of paper out from her bag. She read it carefully while giggled happily.
"I can't believe this is it! It's gonna happen! It's gotta be!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders followed and spied on Diamond Tiara, who was walking across the main street of Ponyville. As she was passing the small store, a mare emerged from it. She revealed to be a dark pink Earth Pony with gentle and fashionable purplish mane and tail with lighter stripes like Rarity's dressed in her cyan blouse while her Cutie Mark is a diamond ring.
The mare spotted Diamond Tiara passing her by as she recognize the latter well. Diamond Tiara responded back to the former. It can only one thing - Diamond Tiara's mother.
"Diamond Tiara!" Spoiled Rich called. Diamond Tiara stopped. She demanded, "Why are you making that face? That is not the face of a winner."
"Because..." Diamond Tiara gulped, "I didn't win."
"What?! You mean I hefted all these party supplies to celebrate nothing?!"
Spoiled Rich pointed at her servants and maids carrying both Diamond Tiara Statues and party equipment from the store. Diamond Tiara looked down in shame and defeat as she bowed in apologetic position.
Spoiled Rich huffed, "It's bad enough you lost to that transplant from Trottingham, but imagine if you'd lost to one of those blank flanks. As a Rich pony, you must always think of your social standing."
Spoiled Rich spotted Fancy Pants and his girlfriend - Fleur De Lee passing her and her daughter by. She waved to them in respect. After Fancy Pants and Fleur De Lee passed, she turned and glared at Diamond Tiara.
"That starts here in Ponyville and reaches all over Equestria. Don't ever forget that, Diamond Tiara." Spoiled Rich explained while patted her daughter's mane gently. She then exclaimed, "Ever!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders yelped in concern and worry as they finally learn and realize of where Diamond Tiara get that attitude from. And it's not pretty too. Nyx even recalled that her mother nearly picked a fight with Spoiled Rich once about Nyx got lost in Everfree Forest by Diamond Tiara.
As soon as Spoiled Rich walked away, Diamond Tiara headed to the front as she began singing about her inner struggles and desire.
Diamond Tiara: If I'm a diamond
Then why do I feel so rough?
I'm as strong as a stone
Even that's not enough
Diamond Tiara took a glance at the diamond from the shop. She turned and walked away slowly and calmly.
Diamond Tiara: There's something jagged in me
And I've made such mistakes
I thought that diamonds were hard
Though I feel I could break
Diamond Tiara spotted both older stallion and his younger filly chatting happily from the bridge. She then walked to the middle of it. She stood up while looking down at the river of her reflection. She sobbed a bit as her teardrop on the river. It make her not only jealous but also despaired and upset. She wondered if her mother ever done the same for her.
Diamond Tiara: Would you believe
That I've always wished I could be somepony else?
Yet I can't see
What I need to do to be the pony I want to be
Diamond Tiara spotted The Cakes Family playing happily with the twin babies. She compared to theirs and her mother's treatment to her. She felt like her mother didn't actually love her but think of her as her necessary successor.
Diamond Tiara: I've been told my whole life
What to do, what to say
Nopony showed me that
There might be some better way
Diamond Tiara sighed as she imagined herself being lost from not only tracks but also what she wanted without her friends and family.
Diamond Tiara: And now I feel like I'm lost
I don't know what to do
The ground is sinking away
I'm about to fall through
Diamond Tiara continued walking across the alley of Ponyville while Cutie Mark Crusaders followed her. They all hid behind the house's walls. They all feel sorry and concern for her. She then decided to go home now.
Diamond Tiara: Would you believe
That I've always wished I could be somepony else?
Yet I can't see
What I need to do to be the pony I want to be
To be the pony I want to be
Cutie Mark Crusaders looked at each other. They learned Diamond Tiara's true personality and true self. All the things she did was just an act for her mother and learned the latter's lesson as well. They asked themselves - what they should do with Diamond Tiara now...
Cutie Mark Crusaders returned to their clubhouse as they continued discussing about Diamond Tiara after they have learned the truth behind her now.
"Is it weird that I feel bad for her?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"If it is, then..." Scootaloo sighed, "I'm weird, too."
"I kinda feel sorry for her," Alyson Joy admitted.
Twist hummed in concern, "To think that a bully like her was actually a victim by her own mother."
"It's good think our mums never done terrible things to us," Dinky Doo commented.
"You could say that again," Heavy admitted as he turned and found Jade Adventure remained silent while smiling happy. He hummed suspiciously, "What're you smiling about?"
Jade whistled happily, "Nothing. Just waiting..."
The Cutie Mark Crusaders felt uneasy and concern about Jade Adventure since this morning. They know one thing for sure - she's hiding something but what.
Nyx shook her head, "Come on, Crusaders. You're not actually gonna fall for that, aren't you?"
Pipsqueak sighed in defeat, "As much I want to deny it but that's the truth. I actually feel sorry for her being mistreated by her mother, instead of comforting her. That mare just harsh her badly."
"She deserve it for everything she has done to all of us. Don't you think of that?" Nyx demanded.
"As much as I want to make her look bad, but-" Apple Bloom said remorsefully, "She wants to change, but she doesn't know how."
Sweetie Belle nodded, "Seems like she could use a friend or two to help her figure it out."
"Yeah, I'm in too," Scootaloo agreed.
Alyson Joy and even Jade nodded in agreement that they should help Diamond Tiara as well.
Pipsqueak sighed, "I want to help but I need to make some preparation. I have to ask the school board's approval for schoolhouse's playground repairs. So, good luck for helping Diamond Tiara. Hopefully, she can befriend with us."
Twist nodded, "I also have to help Pipsqueak prepare his proposal."
"Me too," Dinky Doo added.
Heavy sighed, "Sorry, I've got some training to do tomorrow morning."
Nyx gasped, "So, you really going to do it?"
Apple Bloom nodded, "I know you've got troubles with Diamond Tiara, but so do I. But you saw what happened, and I don't think it's a trick. If it is, Diamond Tiara is poor in acting. So, we should at least help her. We should give her a chance to show who she really want to be."
"But still..."
"It's okay if you don't wanna follow us and help Diamond Tiara. But I suggest if you give her a chance. I'm sure she feel sorry for sending you off to the Old Castle of Two Sisters."
"Maybe..."
Apple Bloom smiled a bit, "I guess I'll see you all tomorrow morning. Let's cross our hooves that Diamond Tiara ain't trying to bully at us again."
"Right," Everyone agreed.
Nyx hummed in concern as she not only holding a grudge against Diamond Tiara for bullying her and her friends, but also concern about the bully's true self. She wasn't sure if she should give Diamond Tiara a chance or not...
Cutie Mark Crusaders left the clubhouse as they all departed and returned home at once. Nyx, Alyson and Jade Adventure were on their way back to the Castle of Friendship.
Nyx was still unconvinced and concern about giving Diamond Tiara a chance to be her friend. She still think it's not good idea. Jade Adventure noticed it.
"Still worry about Diamond Tiara?" Alyson asked.
Nyx sighed, "Yeah... I still don't trust her. She's up to something. I can feel it."
Jade hummed in concern, "Maybe. But you should at least give her a chance. You saw what happen. And remember what Twilight Sparkle did to Trixie and Sunset Shimmer? She gave them a chance. They both turned out to be okay friends."
Alyson nodded in agreement, "She's right. Twilight changed them."
Nyx hummed in concern, "Hmm... I supposed so. But I can't make promises when it comes to grudge. I carried it very hard."
"Well, here's a good lesson, Nyx. I learned it from Tao and Uncle Dragon Kick -" Jade said in confidently, "-'The Greatest Victory is the Battle not Fought."
"Huh? What's that supposed to be mean?"
"We shouldn't fight the enemies but gave them lots of choices - A) let them beat themselves up badly from their anger and their teammates, B) Give them a good lesson and reason for second chance, or C) Just forget about it."
"Wow... That's a lot of option," Alyson remarked.
Nyx sighed, "Easy for you to say..."
"Hey, I'd never say it's easy," Jade shrugged. She stopped as if something tingling her. She turned to Nyx, "You feel that?"
Nyx looked worry as she felt it too, "Yeah. It's coming from the train station. Come on."
Nyx, Alyson Joy and Jade Adventure headed off at once into Ponyville's Train Station. They hid below the deck as they took the peek. They spotted three Demon Successors and their Demon Minions trashing and destroying the train station, as well as creating graffiti in the area. Drago, Song Wing and Gutsy were leading the team.
"Should have known Drago and his gang are the cause of this mess," Jade remarked.
Alyson hummed in concern, "What are they up to?"
Nyx shrugged, "No idea... Let's just watch first."
Drago was unleashed his Dragon Flame in creating the graffiti of his demonic dragon killing Twilight Sparkle. Song Wing unleashed her Sonic Screech in destroying the properties. Gutsy was unleashing his Twister Boom at the Ponyville in making the ponies stayed in their homes.
Drago sighed in relief, "Oh yeah! That's more like it! Mei Kai is so love this one - the Blazing Dragon defeats Twilight Sparkle! That would cool her boiling water."
"Oh please... You bored me to death, Drago," Song Wing said in annoyance as she landed on the ground, "So, what's the point of doing this? We were supposed to think of a way to get Yue!"
Gutsy nodded, "Indeed. Yue's friends have defeated Quake and Mei Kai! This is a shame and humiliation! How will we face our own family now?!"
"Relax... This is perfect," Drago said calmly and confidently. It make both Song Wing and Gutsy confused. He continued, "We've been doing this for a month. And it's making Ponyville angry and complained about the mess. And when there's complain..."
Gutsy gasped before smirked in pleasant, "Then, Twilight Sparkle and her friends will come to stop us. We will surely beat them as the token of our redemption."
"Not only that, Dark Xing and the rest will go and find Yue and her friends for defeating and banishing our family to the Netherworld."
Nyx, Alyson and Jade gasped in concern and worry.
Song Wing scoffed a bit, "Someone finally use his head, other than just being hotheaded dragon or even trying to impress the mermaid."
Drago groaned, "I resent that, Song Wing. And besides, no one is beautiful as Mei Kai. Come on, we're done. Let's report to Dark Xing of our progress. I really hate her control freak attitude."
"Tell me about it. Runs by her father's blood," Gutsy remarked.
As Demon Successors and their minions walked away at once, Nyx, Alyson and Jade remained hidden underneath the station's deck for the moment. They prayed the Demon Successors missed them.
Song Wing stopped at once as she looked around, "Wait a minute! Where's Avalanche?!"
"Not again..." Drago snarled, "That idiot always run off for food. Where did he go this time?!"
"There!" Gutsy exclaimed as he pointed at Avalanche lying down on the tracks while laughing happily. He grunted in annoyance, "What is that moron doing?!"
Song Wing hissed, "Is he crazy?! He's gonna get himself killed by the train! He hasn't reached his adulthood!"
"That moron never used his head!" Drago exclaimed in annoyance. He then spotted the Ponyville Train coming towards Avalanche. He groaned, "Either he get up or get killed by it!"
As the train coming very fast and almost reaching Ponyville's Train Station, Avalanche continued laughing happily and wildly. Everyone gasped in concern as they all could to was watch. Will Avalanche get out of tracks in time?!
Unable to stand it anymore, Nyx quickly charged in while unleashed her powerful Levitation Spell in lifting and pushing Avalanche aside quickly. The train just passed them. Everyone gasped in concern and wondered what happen to both Nyx and Avalanche.
As soon as the train passed, Nyx and Avalanche were on other side of tracks. They both were safe.
Nyx sighed, "Are you alright?"
"Yue save Avalanche?" Avalanche asked in surprise.
"Yeah... So hard to believe a pony like me actually save a demon. Sounds silly..."
"Yue-Yue is still Yue-Yue Zhe!" Avalanche exclaimed happily. Nyx yelped in surprise and concer as he held and hugged her tightly and passionately, "Ava knew Yue-Yue come back to us!"
Nyx yelped, "Okay! Please, let me go."
Everyone was in shock and surprise, and even Nyx herself. Nyx actually save Avalanche, even though they both are enemies than the family. This make Drago smirk darkly like he has the plan.
Jade glared at Drago, "What are you up to?"
Drago smirked, "See ya, losers! Knew you still have the blood of Demon in you, Yue!"
Drago, Song Wing, Gutsy, Avalanche and their Demon Minions quickly disappeared in the black smoke. Nyx, Jade and Alyson were in shock and confuse.
"What was that?" Alyson asked in concern and confusion.
At Castle of Friendship, Tao and Mighty Heart have prepared the Chinese Dish Dinner for themselves and the children. Tao and Mighty Heart were requested as the guardian for Nyx and her friends since Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon were at Canterlot for some important mission. Both Lance and Spike were with both Shiroi Bai and Rarity for sleepover.
As the family were enjoying their dinner, Nyx was staring while stirring and playing with the food in bored manner. Both Jade and Alyson looked worry about her. Tao noticed it.
Tao cleared his throat, "Nyx? Is there something bother you?"
"No..." Nyx denied it. Tao gave her the stern looks at her. She yelped in fear and shock. She actually hated it a lot. She sighed, "Okay! It's Diamond Tiara and Avalanche..."
Tao gasped as he slammed his hoof on the ground, "She bullied you again? Did that Demon Successor of Nature hurt you?!"
"No. It's just unexpected..." Nyx explained. Tao gave her his raised right-eyebrow. She continued, "I just found out that Diamond Tiara was harsh by her own mother for being failure. I saved Avalanche too."
"Aieyah..." Tao remarked in surprise.
Mighty Heart spitted the water out from his mouth. He coughed heavily. He then looked at Jade and Alyson, who nodded in confirmation.
"I feel... sorry and concern for them. It's kinda strange."
"No, Nyx. It's your conscious and pitiful. You are showing not only concern but also kindness for them. And surprisingly, you showed it for a demon. That's very rare."
"And weird too. I mean... She's a bully and a bad pony too! She deserve that punishment from her mother! And yet, I..." Nyx groaned, "It's just so hard for me to forgive her after what she has done..."
"I understand. You weren't the only one who has difficult to forgive the bully. Your father struggled to give a chance for Terrorcreep."
Nyx and her two friends yelped as they turned looked at Tao. Nyx asked, "Terrrorcreep is the bully? He bullied my dad?! Seriously?!"
"I am." Tao nodded, "His mortal life has passed on after the success conquest on Land of Ma by Sovereign Lion Dynasty. He was reborn as the son of Myotis and Angelina - the third Mystic Vampire Pony. He has shown some potential and greatness in doing good deeds. And so, he bullied everyone by calling them 'coward' and 'stupid', and he even challenged them. He also bullied my son too."
"No way..."
"It's true. I make a lot of reports about Terrorcreep for bullying my son. And so, that Myotis was harsh on him a lot and even treating him like a trash. Then one day, he was chased by the ponies at Trottingham because they mistaken him a monster. And when the morning rise, he was trapped and burnt to death. Vampire Ponies cannot survive the light, even for the Mystic Type. Shadow Dragon did something unthinkable - saving his life."
"Wow..."
"Yes, Nyx. And they both became best friends and even the teammates. I was surprise, yet proud of it too."
"Awesome. But still..."
"Nyx, have I told you about Sensei Miyagi Morita's special philosophy?" Tao asked curiously. Nyx shook her head. He continued, "He is known to be Grandmaster of Karate Style and a true philosopher as well. And he quote a special philosophy behind the pony's nature - 'There's no bad children, but bad parent or teacher'."
Alyson nodded, "True. Spoiled Rich gave a hard time on Diamond Tiara."
"And not only that, Mighty Heart wasn't even the good guy from the start," Jade added.
Both Nyx and Alyson Joy were surprise and shocked of it, both Tao and Jade nodded for confirmation.
Mighty Heart nodded, "It is true. I once served under Shredkiller for riches and mother's approval. But every time I failed my duty and mission, he treated me badly. So, I abandoned and betrayed him. I joined sensei. It is where they treated me not only servant, but family. It's what I wanted. Ponies deserve second chance."
"Yes, Mighty. It is indeed true. While they're young, they can make amends and choices for the better. They just need some help," Tao explained, "And I believe Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are making right decision. They may able to show her the way."
Jade smirked, "Yeah. And something awesome is gonna happen."
"And even Demons?" Nyx asked curiously.
Tao hummed in concern, "Well... As far as I know of, Demons are dangerous and violent creatures. They desired not only battles but also creating chaos and destruction across the world. They did not show any generosity, kindness or concern. It's hard to tell, Nyx."
"But I betrayed the Demons because of who I really am, and yet I saved Avalanche. He appreciate it."
"True. But you can't be sure yet. Just be alert. And there's nothing wrong to give ponies some chances, even Avalanche and Diamond Tiara."
"I understand, grandpa."
Jade held Nyx's shoulder tightly, "We'll help her too."
Alyson nodded in agreement, "Yeah. We just have to make sure nothing bad happens."
"I'm glad to hear that." Tao smiled as he turned to Mighty Heart, "Keep an eye on her. We can't be certain if Avalanche truly care for her. He is the son of Po Kong."
Mighty Heart nodded, "Yes, sensei."
Deep within the Dark Forest...
Dark Xing and Drago were discussing with each other about the plans. They both turned and looked at Avalanche eating lots of vegetables and animals into his stomach. Mei Kai was washing and moisturizing her face gently and calmly. Voltscar was practicing his Thunder Katana in making sure he grew stronger and powerful. Quake was punching and smashing the rocks very hard. Gutsy was reading some books. Song Wing was flying around in the sky while scouring and securing the area.
Dark Xing hummed in concern, "Are you certain he will do it?"
"Of course, it will work," Drago admitted before smirked darkly, "We'll have her soon enough."
Dark Xing groaned in annoyance and concern, "You'd better hope so, Drago. Father and the rest expected our results."
"Don't worry. It's perfect plan," Drago remarked.
On the next day...
The Ponyville Schoolhouse's bell rang as the students quickly ran out and went home including Nyx, who was meeting up with Jade and Alyson. Pipsqueak, Dinky Doo and Twist remained behind as they planned to talk with school board about the school playground repairs.
Diamond Tiara just exited as well. Three Cutie Mark Crusaders exited as well. They looked at each other for the moment. They all nodded in agreement.
"Hey, Diamond Tiara! Wait up!" Apple Bloom called.
Diamond Tiara grunted in annoyance, "What do you three want? To gloat? Rub in my defeat?"
Apple Bloom shook her head, "Actually, we wanted to invite you to our clubhouse to hang out."
Diamond Tiara was surprised and shocked. Scootaloo smiled, "Yeah, for real!"
"Well, thanks to you all, I don't have any important class president business to attend to or anything." Diamond Tiara sighed, "So I might as well."
Sweetie Belle hummed, "That sounds like a yes..."
Nyx met up with Alyson Joy and Jade Adventure as they were on their way back to Castle of Friendship. They decided to talk about what to do with Diamond Tiara and Avalanche. They felt like that they should give the enemies some chance. But they also wondered if the enemies would return the favor to them or not.
As Nyx and her friends made their way back to home, they spotted Avalanche was sitting close to the door. Both Tao and Mighty Heart were holding their spell books and their spell ingredients, in case if the Demon Successor of Nature tried to be funny. Nyx and her friends quickly galloped towards them to find out of what's really going on.
"Grandpa! Mighty Heart! What's he doing here?!" Nyx asked in concern.
Tao hissed in concern, "Don't know! If he wants the piece of Grandpa Tao, he shall get it!"
"Agreed," Mighty Heart nodded, "There's no telling what he will do next."
Jade Adventure hummed in concern as she looked at Avalanche, "Whatever he's doing, he's doing nothing..."
"Yeah... I don't think he's a threat," Alyson said cautiously, "But be on guard, just in case. Let's ask him now."
Nyx nodded as she approached Avalanche as she asked, "Avalanche, what are you doing here?"
"Play-play," Avalanche laughed happily while clapping his hands like a baby likes to play. He continued cheering, "Play-play with Yue-Yue Zhe!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yue-Yue Zhe always play with me! She always play with me! She's the best Demon Babysitter! She's the best! She's my favorite cousin!"
"Okay... What about your other cousins? Aren't they worry about you?"
Avalanche hummed in upset, "Others mean to me. They no play with me too! They no care about me. Not like you. You care for me. Yue-Yue Zhe is the best!"
Everyone looked awkward and concern about it while looking at each other. They weren't sure if Avalanche is telling the truth about his family or telling a lie, or maybe just love to play with them. It was weird for them to deal with this. Nyx and her friends turned away as they discussed of what to do with him.
"What should we do with him, Sensei?" Mighty Heart asked.
Tao hummed in concern, "He hasn't shown his true colors yet. We should be on guard. Grandpa Tao and Mighty Heart shall prepared some necessary offensive spell, potions and 'emergency' as well, just in case. For now, be nice with him."
"Are you sure, Mr. Tao?" Alyson asked in concern, "This is a Demon Successor we're talking about."
Jade patted Alyson hard, "Relax! My great granduncle knows what's he doing."
"Alright." Nyx turned and looked at Avalanche as she, Alyson and Jade approached him. She spoke, "You can stay with us. So, please behave. Don't cause troubles here."
Avalanche laughed happily as he grabbed and hugged Nyx, Alyson and Jade tightly and happily. Both Tao and Mighty Heart sighed calmly yet relief. If Avalanche proved to be good Demon, they may have the chance to turn the Demons to good side. They prayed everything will be alright...
On the afternoon, Nyx and her two friends were keeping their eyes on Avalanche, who seems enjoying playing with them a lot such as playing a tag, 'hide n seek', drawing, eating and drinking and more they do. Tao and Mighty Heart were working on 'offensive spell', potion and 'emergency spell', in case if Avalanche proved to be threat. As far as their concerns, Demon Successor of Nature hasn't shown his true colors.
As Nyx's Cutie Mark Crusaders decided to take a break from the games, they all rested near to the tree. Avalanche did the same as well.
"You know..." Jade giggled a bit, "He ain't so bad. We spent whole afternoon with him, and he's okay."
Alyson nodded in agreement, "Yeah, he's not really evil. He's just bad because of his parents."
Nyx hummed calmly, "I wonder... Is Diamond Tiara just bad because of her mom?"
"You sound like you feel sorry for her now." Alyson asked.
"After what Grandpa Tao did mention about parents and children," Nyx sighed, "After I was rescued and brought home safely by my mummy, Diamond Tiara brought her parents there. Her parents blamed her for trying to 'threatening' her. But mummy retaliate and told them off that Diamond Tiara is the one who start the mess. She was overconfident that 'she gave a map to me' while blaming me for going off. And at the end, Spoiled Rich gave her the harsh lectures and scoldings. Sounds like she went through a lot."
Jade nodded, "I know what you mean. If I was in trouble, Dragon Kick would give me a harsh lesson."
"Well, I'm glad that I don't have to go through that," Alyson remarked. She turned and looked at Avalanche who was sitting down and sleeping calmly and happily. She hummed, "Avalanche seems to be good Demon. And you'd think Demon can be change for the better?"
Nyx hummed, "Maybe... Grandpa Tao told me that there's 'nothing wrong to give ponies and even Diamond Tiara a chance'."
Jade smiled, "Good enough..."
As the Cutie Mark Crusaders were chatting with each other, Avalanche opened his eyes while revealing his crimson eyes while growling a bit.
At Twilight's Secret Lab, Tao and Mighty Heart continued focusing and manufacturing 'offensive spells' and some potions as well.
"Everything seems to be nice and quiet," Mighty Heart commented, "I could take some ease."
Tao huffed in annoyance, "Unlike my son, he has a terrible manners with ladies. Only three ladies, he ruined his own date badly. First - Iris Crystal, then the pop singer and finally Twilight Sparkle, he's terrible at it. He has to know what the ladies want, now he wants."
"At least, he make up with Twilight Sparkle now."
"He'd better..."
Heavy just entered the lab while yawning.
"Wow... Didn't know the training could be pain to my ass," Heavy complimented while stretching his hooves, "So, where are-?!"
SCREAM! Tao, Mighty Heart and Heavy yelped in surprise. They know who screams are.
Tao gasped, "Aiiiieeeeyaaaaahhhh! Bad day!"
At the Cutie Mark Crusaders' Clubhouse, three Cutie Mark Crusaders brought and shown Diamond Tiara their place and objectives in getting Cutie Marks. Diamond Tiara looked at the chart as she was observing and analyzing it.
"So, do you three just sit around here plotting out different ways to try and get your cutie marks?" Diamond Tiara asked as she turned and looked at Cutie Mark Crusaders. They nodded in confirmation. She hummed before sighed, "You three are... really lucky."
Cutie Mark Crusaders asked, "We are?!"
Diamond Tiara nodded, "Yeah! You get to explore all these options, learning who you really are before you're stuck with something you don't understand."
"But... you've done that, right?" Apple Bloom asked.
Diamond Tiara smirked as she shown her Cutie Mark, "Yeah, 'cause I have my cutie mark! And I'm not struggling at all to figure out who I'm supposed to be and what I'm supposed to be doing with this mark that's already on my flank!"
Apple Bloom hummed in concern, "Uh... are you sure about that?"
Diamond Tiara scoffed in annoyance, "That's a weird question."
"Not really," Sweetie Belle admitted, "since we kind of overheard you yesterday."
Diamond Tiara gasped, "Were you trying to get your cutie mark in spying? Is that on your little chart?"
Sweetie Belle yelped as she shook her head, "No! We were just worried about you when you lost the election, and then you lost your friend, and then your mom yelled at you..."
Apple Bloom interrupted, "We know you wanna change, and we think we can—"
"HELP!" The familiar voice cried. Cutie Mark Crusaders turned and opened the door as they found Pipsqueak, Dinky Doo and Twist standing before them. The latter looked scared and worried like something bad has happened to them. Pipsqueak explained, "Cutie Mark Crusaders! I was at the school board meeting and they didn't approve my request for the new playground equipment!"
Twist hissed in concern, "There's no money in the budget! So we checked our piggy banks to see if we had enough bits, but..."
"It's still not enough!" Dinky Doo exclaimed in concern, "Even my mummy and Sparkle can't help because their salaries aren't enough too!"
"Don't worry, guys!" Sweetie Belle comforted.
Scootaloo nodded, "We'll meet you back at school."
"And help you guys find a solution!" Apple Bloom added.
Pipsqueak smiled, "Thanks, Cutie Mark Crusaders!"
Pipsqueak, Twist and Dinky Doo turned and left. Diamond Tiara overheard everything as she smirked darkly. It's perfect for her.
Diamond Tiara exited while smiling, "Oh, I already have a solution! Our new student pony president is gonna be kicked out of office, and I'll be reinstated!"
Before Cutie Mark Crusaders could do anything, Diamond Tiara quickly ran off at once.
"Where's she going?" Scootaloo asked in concern.
Apple Bloom hissed in concern, "Where do you think?! C'mon! After her!"
Sweetie Belle nodded, "I'm coming too!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders went and chased after Diamond Tiara before the latter could do something bad and dangerous. She spotted them as she quickly make haste across the Ponyville's bridge. They followed as well while pleading and reasoning with her as well.
Diamond Tiara: Cutie Mark Crusaders, get out of my way
Those ponies need to know the truth
And they'll hear it from me
Cutie Mark Crusaders: Stop!
Diamond Tiara, this is not the way
You know you're better than this hostility
Diamond Tiara quickly stopped at once as she pushed the cart down hard. It poured the couple of apples down. Cutie Mark Crusaders yelped as they almost slipped and tripped by the apples.
Diamond Tiara: You don't even know me at all
Don't understand the meaning of my fall
What my family would think if I ever
Fail at anything
Diamond Tiara continued running as fast as she can. She passed the Ponyville Water Fountain where the nobles and rich ponies were there chatting with each other about Ponyville Schoolhouse, including Diamond Tiara's parents.
Diamond Tiara: I'm a diamond – that means you'll never break
No matter what be the cost of the path I take
Whatever I have to do to win in the end
Each time Diamond Tiara came across the Cutie Mark Crusaders at the corner or blocking her, they kept on pleading and begging her to change her ways. But Diamond Tiara continued ignoring the advice and ran off quickly.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: Stop! This is not the answer
Wait! And it's plainly seen
Listen! You can redeem yourself
But by helping others, not by being mean
As Diamond Tiara continued running, Cutie Mark Crusaders managed catch up to her. They quickly moved to the front as they continued reasoning and talking with her.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: We know you want friends who admire you
You want to be the star with all the power too
But there's a better way, there's a better wa-a-ay
Diamond Tiara slowly slow down her running as she began thinking of what Cutie Mark Crusaders have said. They all then ran besides together with her.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: There's so much more still left to
Learn about yourself
See the light that shines in you
We know you can be somepony else
Cutie Mark Crusaders came to the fork road while reasoning with Diamond Tiara for a better way. Diamond Tiara is now in dilemma as she wondered - what she should do now?!
Cutie Mark Crusaders: You can stop right now
And try another start
You'll finally free yourself from the dark
And see the light
And see the light of your cutie mark
Before Diamond Tiara or Cutie Mark Crusaders could do anything, they heard some screaming. They turned and looked at the Everfree Forest. Some ponies are in troubles!
Within the Everfree Forest, Avalanche was holding Nyx, Jade and Alyson Joy in his both hands. Dark Xing and her brethren smiled darkly. They finally achieved their goals at last! They finally caught Nyx in their grasp, thanks to Avalanche.
"Excellent work, Avalanche," Dark Xing complimented.
Drago scoffed, "Told you that would work! It's all thanks to little Nyxie's weakness, compassion and heroic nonsense deeds for innocents and even her own kind. She feel sorry for "
Nyx groaned painfully while glaring at Avalanche, "I gave you the chance! I wanted to befriend with you! I wanted you to be good like me."
Avalanche sniffed softly, "Sorry. Me Avalanche wanted to be good like you but... Cousin Xing told me that you did bad to my mama. And also, your friends mean to our family."
"I'm sorry, okay? We have no choice! We just want the medicine for our family."
"But what about us? I thought we are family. I was your favorite cousin, and so as Mei Kai."
"We were." Nyx sighed.
Jade groaned in anger, "When we get out of this, Tao is gonna kick your flanks for kidnapping us! And best of all, he's gonna banish you all!"
"What she said," Alyson supported.
"Pathetic..." Dark Xing remarked as she floated towards Avalanche. She patted him, "Well done, cousin. You finally have some usefulness. I actually thought I wanted to use your as sacrifice for my plan. Almost, of course."
"What is next?" Avalanche asked.
Song Wing smirked, "I know what to think - we could feast on them."
"I got a better idea," Gusty smirked while glaring at Nyx, "Put him the same place she let her guard down."
Dragon whistled, "I like your thinking, Guts. That's for my beautiful sexy mermaid."
Mei Kai smiled as she slithered and wrapped Drago while giggled, "Oh... My favorite dragon..."
Drago and Mei Kai gave each other a passionate kiss, making everyone feel disgusted and annoyed.
Avalanche stuck his tongue out, "Yuck..."
Nevertheless, Demon Successors turned and glared at Nyx, Jade and Alyson. The little ones giggled uneasily and nervously while their enemies smiled in pleasant. Something bad is about to happen...
At the train station, both Quake and Voltscar formed the powerful stone wrapper in trapping and zapping Nyx and her friends. Avalanche placed the Cutie Mark Crusaders on the tracks at once. Three of them quickly returned to the rest of Demon Successors at once. As Nyx and her friends struggled in getting out from their imprisonment, Demon Successors were watching and laughing at it. Is this the end of Nyx and her friends?
Suddenly, everyone heard a loud blowing whistle as well as spotting the black smokes coming from the north direction. The train is coming!
"The end has finally come!" Song Wing exclaimed proudly, "Our family will be proud of it."
Dark Xing nodded, "Indeed. Our mission is finally complete!"
The train is moving very fast. And it's almost reaching to the train station where Nyx and her friends are trapping at now!
Gutsy chuckled in amusement, "The train is coming! It's gonna go choo-choo on these brats!"
"Choo-Choo?" Avalanche asked in surprise. He recalled of what Nyx has done for him - saving his life from being crushed and killed by the train. He gasped, "Avalanche must safe Yue-Yue! He must!"
Before anyone could say anything, Avalanche charged in as he quickly stood in front of Nyx and her friends. He held his hands up as he readied himself to stop the train or die trying. Everyone screamed and cried to Avalanche to get out due to him haven't reached his adulthood or obtained completely immortality.
As everyone continued watching, the train immediately stopped?! Everyone was in shock and surprise as they wondered why and how?!
"We did it! We stopped it!"
Everyone turned to the north direction as they found another three of Cutie Mark Crusaders and Diamond Tiara stand near to the train traffic light stand. It was on red.
"I told you!" Diamond Tiara exclaimed, "Putting red on it makes the train stop!"
"Thanks!" Main Cutie Mark Crusaders thanked happily.
Nyx gasped, "Diamond Tiara saved us? I don't believe it..."
Diamond Tiara and main Cutie Mark Crusaders galloped towards Nyx and others as well.
Dark Xing screamed in fury, "CURSE YOU, MORTALS!"
Drago gasped, "Avalanche, you fool, what are you doing?!"
"I don't believe it," Song Wing exclaimed in shock.
"I know. That fool is helping them!" Gutsy exclaimed in anger.
Avalanche destroyed the wrapper in freeing Nyx, Jade and Alyson out. Demon Successors were in furious and angered while Cutie Mark Crusaders were in shock and surprise of it. Avalanche actually saving their friends' alive.
"You-You saved us..." Nyx asked in surprise.
Avalanche sighed, "Me Avalanche sorry. Yue-Yue saved me. Me saved you."
"Wow... Did not expect that," Jade remarked.
Alyson nodded in agreement, "Yeah. I'm guessing why Po Kong and him are always the youngest Demon Lords and Demon Successors."
"ENOUGH!" Dark Xing exclaimed in anger. Cutie Mark Crusaders yelped in shock and feared. She and her Demon Successors were armed and ready to attack. She growled, "I will make you all pay for ruining our revenge, especially you, Avalanche! You disgraced us all! Prepare to die!"
Just as Demon Successors were about to attack while Cutie Mark Crusaders yelped and quivered in concern, the ground shaken very hard as it was creating a long line. Everyone turned to the south direction as they found Heavy was wielding his flail sword. Heavy was armed and ready to fight.
"Yu Mo Gui Gwai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gui Gwai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gui Gwai Fai Di Zao!"
Demon Successors yelped in shock and feared. Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped in surprise. They all turned to their back where Tao and Mighty Heart were holding both greenish glowing dead lizard and blow-fish while chanting and dancing harmonically and calmly. And at the same time, five cards - Red Fire, Blue Water, Green Air, Yellow - Earth and White - Light spinning around them. Theirs were glowing brightly.
"Stop him!" Dark Xing exclaimed in anger.
Tao smirked, "Evil Spirit feel Tao's Wrath! Heavenly Golden Flower Beam!"
Just before Demon Successors were about to attack, Tao and Mighty Heart screamed wildly. The latter fired their Heavenly Golden Glower Beam at the former off. Dark Xing was thrown off to a far away from their home. Demon Successors turned and looked at Tao and Mighty Heart.
Tao scoffed, "Who wants to piece of me?"
"Retreat!" Drago ordered.
Demon Successors quickly turned and ran off at once. Even Avalanche did the same thing as well. And before he could regroup with others, he turned and gave Nyx a gentle smile while she was stunned and surprise yet relief to know about him.
Tao, Mighty Heart, Cutie Mark Crusaders and even Diamond Tiara came to Nyx, Jade and Alyson. The former all asked if the latter were alright or not. Nyx, Jade and Alyson answered back to their friends that they were alright and fine.
Tao hugged Nyx and Jade, "I'm glad you're alright. And I'm so sorry too. Please forgive me for asking you to let your guard down for befriending Avalanche."
"Grandpa, it's okay," Nyx said calmly while patted Tao's back, "I'm okay. And actually, you were right about him. Maybe Demon can change."
Tao hummed before sighed as he departed, "I hope we're right about this."
Nyx nodded as she turned and looked at Diamond Tiara who looked away in shame. The former bully was too ashamed to face her because she bullied Nyx a lot, and so as the latter's friends.
"Thank you, Diamond Tiara," Nyx thanked while bowed down as well, "For saving mine and our friends' live. And I forgive you too for all the things you have done."
Diamond Tiara gasped, "Really?"
Nyx nodded, "Really. And I'm giving you a chance too. As my grandfather once said, everypony deserve the second chance."
Diamond Tiara let her tears of joy out as she hugged Nyx while smiling happily, "Thank you so much, Nyx."
Everyone smiled happily. Diamond Tiara proved herself that she can be a better pony, instead of being meanie spoiled rich brat. Nyx also finally giving the bully a second chance now. Diamond Tiara then departed from hugging Nyx. She wiped the tears off.
"There's one more thing need to do. To the schoolhouse now!"
At the Ponyville Schoolhouse, both Cheerilee and students were waiting and wondering of what happen next. Their proposal for playground repairs and replacement has been denied by school board. What can they do to change the school board's mind.
Cutie Mark Crusaders, Diamond Tiara, Tao and Mighty Heart have arrived. Diamond Tiara approached to the door. Everyone wondered what is Diamond Tiara planning to do. Can she changed school board's mind about the proposal? Or will she make the wrong choice?
As the door opened, Spoiled Rich emerged while spotting Diamond Tiara stood before her. She wasn't please about it especially Diamond Tiara for failing her a lot.
"I just happened to be here for the school board meeting, and this is what I see when we adjourn? My daughter associating with confused, insignificant lowlifes? Socializing with their kind is not how you move up in Equestria!" Spoiled Rich remarked angrily. She sighed, "I'm truly disappointed in her."
Diamond Tiara looked down in shame while others feel sorry for her. Instead of showing her shame and upset looks, she shown her firm and determined looks. She looked up and faced at her approaching mother. She had enough as she decided to tell what she wanted.
"No, mother! I am not!" Diamond Tiara protested. Spoiled Rich was surprise as well as others. She continued, "You've spent your life acting like a high horse and raised me to follow in your hoofprints! At first I thought this was fine, but then I finally realized I wanted something you don't have – friends!"
Everyone gasped in surprise and shock while Nyx and her friends weren't because Diamond Tiara was the one who saved Nyx, Jade and Alyson from Demon Successors.
"That's enough, Diamond Tiara! Step away from those blank flanks!" Spoiled Rich remarked while glaring at Cutie Mark Crusaders.
Tao gave a whack on Spoiled Rich's head while remarked, "You are very bad influence to the children especially this little one."
Mighty Heart nodded in agreement, "Sensei's right. You claimed you cared for her. And now it's time to prove it."
Diamond Tiara shook her head as she approached Cutie Mark Crusaders and said, "These are the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and they are my friends! You need to stop calling them such mean and hurtful names! They are working harder to get their cutie marks than anypony I've ever seen! And they will get them exactly when they discover their true talent, which I guarantee will be amazing! I saved them from danger because I owed them a big apology for the things I have done to them."
Everyone was surprised and amazed by how nice and caring Diamond Tiara is. Even Spoiled Rich was surprised by her daughter's action. She actually defending and apologizing to Cutie Mark Crusaders?!
"Now, will you please deliver this to father?" Diamond Tiara asked as she gave the piece of paper to Spoiled Rich.
"Yes, of course, dear..." Spoiled Rich said in defeat as she took it by teeth. As she walked away, she muttered, "She actually stood up on me - her own mother. I'm amazed. She actually helping others? I wonder what did my husband teach her."
As soon as Spoiled Rich waked away, Diamond Tiara approached Cutie Mark Crusaders as she commented,
"I have to thank you, Crusaders. Obviously I've known since I got my cutie mark that my talent is getting other ponies to do what I want. I just asked my father if he could donate the money for the new playground equipment!"
Everyone cheered wildly and happily. They finally get the playground repaired and replaced, all thanks to Diamond Tiara!
Diamond Tiara approached Pipsqueak, "I knew you were worried for a second there, weren't you? Ha! Well, I think it's all gonna work out just fine, Mister President!"
Pipsqueak smiled, "I hate to admit it. You almost got me there. You take the lead for saving us. Shall we?"
Diamond Tiara smiled, "We shall."
Diamond Tiara: We'll build a playground
For all of us to enjoy
So full of games
There's enough for each girl and boy
Diamond Tiara then led her classmates and friends to the playground area while explaining of what she wanted to do with it for not herself, but others. They were amazed and surprised by her change of heart. They glad to help her now.
Diamond Tiara: I want to help and do
Everything that I can
I'm here to show you I changed
Listen up, here's the plan
As soon as form Dark Warriors Trio brought the crates of playground equipment, the school ponies began working on rebuilding and replacing the broken items with new ones. Diamond Tiara led the group of what needs to be done such as she instructed the strongest to move the broken merry-go-round and the colt with strong teeth to carry and move broken see-saw.
Diamond Tiara smiled as she took a glance at her flank, which glowed a bit of light. She smiled happily.
Diamond Tiara: There's so much I can do
To help everypony else
I see the light that shines in me
I know I can be my better self
Everyone worked together very hard in getting and setting the playground equipment up. Diamond Tiara even helped Silver Spoon set the fences as they both reconciled.
Diamond Tiara: I can free the past
'Cause now the future's bright for me
My cutie mark has set me free
To do what's right and be the pony I want to be
And be the pony I want to be!
After spending hours on working with playground, it is done. The playground is set. Everyone, including Cheerilee, Pipsqueak, Dinky Doo and Twist, commented and cheered for Diamond Tiara. Tao, Mighty Heart and seven Cutie Mark Crusaders have their own chats.
"Thank you, Grandpa," Nyx thanked happily. Tao turned and looked at her. She smiled as she hugged him, "For giving me the best advice. Ponies deserve second chances."
Tao smiled as he patted Nyx's head gently, "I'm glad to help. And I'm glad you did it."
Apple Bloom hummed, "I've been thinkin', Crusaders. We spend an awful lot of time fussin' and frettin' tryin' to discover our true talent. But when we take a little time off, we end up helpin' other ponies figure out their true talent!"
Sweetie Belle nodded, "Yeah, and I think that's way more important than worrying about our cutie marks, don't you?"
"Absolutely! I don't care if I ever get my cutie mark" Scootaloo remarked as she jumped for the moment while flapped her wings for the moment. She landed before held both Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle's shoulders, "as long as I get to hang out with my best friends."
Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo hugged each other happily before they departed while smiling.
Heavy smirked, "Now that's what I'm talking about. Scutie Mark, Cutie Mark. Who cares?"
Alyson nodded, "Heavy, you make a very good point. Friendship is the true treasure for ponies. And I'm glad our founders know it."
Apple Bloom turned and looked at Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, "So what do you say, Crusaders? Want to just focus on helpin' others find their cutie marks?"
Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle cheered, "Yeah!"
As three main Cutie Mark Crusaders gave a hoof clap, a sudden powerful magic appeared on their hooves. It surprised them. It then slowly surged through their bodies to the ground. They then floated in midair for the moment. A crimson, pinkish and purplish glowing aura-like appeared on their bodies as their flanks even glow brighter.
Everyone spotted it as they watched and wondered what's happening next. As soon as three Cutie Mark Crusaders landed on the ground, they slowly got up while regaining their conscious. Everyone then chatted and awed in amazement upon looking at Cutie Mark Crusaders. Why?
"What happened?" Sweetie Bell asked.
Apple Bloom asked, "What's goin' on?"
"It's your cutie marks! They're amazing!" Diamond Tiara answered.
Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo turned and looked at the flanks. They spotted something surprise and amaze them a lot. Theirs have same shield symbols with stripes of red, pink and purple with symbols - A Love on Apple icon for Apple Bloom, Music Eight Note on Star icon for Sweetie Belle and Lightning Shape on Wing Icon for Scootaloo!
Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped as they looked at each other while showing happiness, relief and joyfulness. They bounced happily as they finally did it. They then pushed their flanks on each other. They finally earned Cutie Marks!
"We all got the same cutie mark! Cutie Mark Crusaders forever!"
Nyx cheered, "I knew it! I knew you all can do it! Congratulation! You all did it!"
"Now for the encore!" Jade cheered.
Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo departed as they all hugged each other happily. The rest of Cutie Mark Crusaders approached and joined in hugging with them happily. They all began singing together as one.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: We were searching for our cutie marks
For a while there
Trying to find out how we fit in
Cutie Mark Crusaders went around of Cheerilee and schoolmates for once. They then headed off at once, followed by the school staffs and classmates. They all marched out of the Ponyville Schoolhouse together.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: So many ways we've tried before
But we kept on trying more
'Cause the Cutie Mark Crusaders don't give in
Scootaloo: Now we know what it took all along
Sweetie Belle: And our journey here is never really done
Apple Bloom: For it is more than just a mark
It's a place for us to start
Cutie Mark Crusaders and their friends walked across the main street of Ponyville. Everyone spotted it. They all turned and looked at the little ones walking on the streets like they were the parade. They even cheered for the little ones too.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: An adventure that has only just begun
We'll make our mark
Show the world what we can do
We'll make our mark
Helping fillies to break through
To the ultimate reward of a cutie mark
Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force, Black Omega (Lance Justicestrike, Spike, Shiroi Bai, Steel Blaze, Drake Trio, Metalgear and Red Arsenal) and Dragon Kick heard the news. And they couldn't be anymore happier and prouder than before. Pinkie Pie swiftly and quickly setting and preparing the party up for Cutie Mark Crusaders in gaining their own Cutie Marks after long five years.
Pinkie stood before everyone, "All right, everypony! Get ready for the biggest cute-ceañera celebration ever!"
The ponies cheered wildly and happily. They all can't wait to party.
Applejack sniffed happily as she approached Apple Bloom, along with Granny Smith and Big McIntosh. They were all crying in joy. They were so happy and proud to see the youngest member of Apple Family finally earned her Cutie Mark.
Applejack approached as she hugged Apple Bloom, "Oh, sugarcube, if Mom and Dad were here, they'd be so proud of ya."
Both Granny Smith and Big McIntosh smiled and nodded in agreement.
Apple Bloom sniffed as she hugged Applejack, "Oh... Thanks, Applejack."
Rainbow Dash approached Scootaloo as she gave the latter a noogie for the moment. Scootaloo then jumped on Rainbow Dash as the blood sisters hugged each other passionately and happily.
Rainbow Dash: I'm so proud of you, little buddy
You've taught me a thing or two
Rarity held Sweetie Belle's hooves up while looking at her sincerely and happily. As Sweetie Belle blushed happily of being commented, Rarity held and hugged her passionately and happily.
Rarity: You've inspired everypony around you
And you've inspired me too
Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Applejack: You've made your mark
Done Equestria so proud
You've made your mark
And we're here to sing it loud
For the ultimate reward of your cutie mark
At their clubhouse, they decided to have one more meeting about their next mission. Cutie Mark Crusaders were proud of it. Apple Bloom stood on her judge stand as she asked.
"Well, what do you think, Crusaders? Were these cutie marks totally worth waiting for or what?"
Sweetie Belle nodded, "Yeah! I can't wait to see who we're gonna help next!"
Nyx giggled happily, "And don't forget us. Not only you helped our members get the Cutie Marks, but also we helped you on the mission. Crusaders, can we solve it?!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered, "YES, WE CAN!"
Three Main and Founders of Cutie Mark Crusaders recalled all the adventures they have been through, followed by their honorary members and friends. They recalled how they founded their team, crazy hunt on Cutie Marks for various events, the morality and lessons they learned, helping Nyx to be a good pony involving in Mystic War Three, venturing to Demon Land for medicine to save their friends and family and now helping ponies solve their Cutie Marks.
All of Cutie Mark Crusaders were proud of the events they have done in their lives. They now finally deserved the greatest reward in their lives - Cutie Marks.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: We started out just three
Crusaders driven to see
What we find in our hearts
Discover our destiny
And here we are, best friends
About to start it again
An adventure that never will end
The Cutie Mark Crusaders went out from their clubhouse as they regrouped with Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force, Black Omega, Tao, Dragon Kick, Mighty Heart, Cheerilee, Snobby Duo and Ponyville Schoolhouse classmates together. They all take the photo together as not only friends, but a whole family.
Cutie Mark Crusaders: We'll make our mark
Helping fillies most in need
We'll make our mark
So each one of them succeeds
'Cause the ultimate reward is a cutie mark!
Photo Finish helped and taken the picture of the group. Spike delivered it via Dragon Message Delivery to Royal Sisters from Canterlot. The Rulers couldn't be any happier and prouder.
This marks the end of Cutie Mark Crusaders' search for Cutie Mark, and the beginning for their new adventure and mission - helping ponies understand their Cutie Marks...
"JADE!" The blue hooded pony exclaimed in anger within unknown library. She was glaring at the giant book's torn page. She growled in anger, "What have you done?! You have angered Blackwitch now..."
END
Review and Suggest...
Main Casts:
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle
Madeleine Peters: Scootaloo
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Stacy Chan: Jade Adventure
Alyson Stoner: Alyson Joy
Chantal Strand: Diamond Tiara, Spoiled Rich
Jeff Benett: Avalanche
Minor Casts:
Vanessa Marshall: Dark Xing
Michael Rosenbaum: Drago
Grey DeLisle-Griffin: Song Wing
Charlie Schlatter: Gutsy
Shannon Chan-Kent: Silver Spoon, Dinky Doo
Alexandra Carter: Twist
Graham Verchere: Pipsqueak
Johnny Young Bosch: Heavy
Sab Shimono: Mystic Tao
Noah Nelson: Mighty Heart
Cameo:
Nicole Oliver: Cheerilee
Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie
Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash
Kazum Evans: Rarity (Singing Voice)
Hynden Walch: Mei Kai
Tara Strong: Blackwitch