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// Episode 24.5: Shadow of Princess Twilight 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 1 
// by Shadow Master 
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The familiar yet taller lavender Alicorn Pony with long horn, mane and tail has demonic greenish eyes with crimson pupil, and worn demonically armor with lavender cape and horned helmet while her Cutie Mark is sparkling star but with demon eye and five black stars has entered the dungeon. She walked all the way down the hallway while looking around of her surroundings - prison cells for all of Crystal Ponies. 

Upon arriving at the end of hallway, she entered the restricted chamber. She was marching straight to the front. She took a glance at seven ponies trapped within the giant tube cells-like - Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity and Tailtech on right side while Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Icy on left side. The front was her former lover as he was held tightly by chains from both sides.

"Look at how the mighty has fallen..."

"Twi... Twilight Sparkle..." Shadow Dragon moaned and groaned painfully.

Twilight Sparkle smirked darkly, "That name means nothing, Shadow Dragon. My true name is Midnight Sparkle - Queen of the Shadows and Wife of King Sombra..."

Shadow Dragon was heartbroken and pained to see her like that, "No... You couldn't! You can't be! You just can't!"

"I already am, Dragon General..." Twilight Sparkle said darkly yet amusingly. She turned to her former friends, "You all could have followed me, than none of this could have happen. I trusted you all. But you betrayed me at the end. Some friends you turned out to be."

Applejack grunted painfully while cried tearfully, "Twilight, we would never betray you! We have always been there for you! You've known us for long time! And now, you broke our heart..."

"[Tailtech] Twilight, snap out of it! [Icy] Don't you remember anything?! Don't you remember about your friendship?! Don't you remember your loved one?! [Fluttershy] Please, Twilight, turn back now! There's still time! [Rarity] Come back to us, darling! You can't let Sombra control you! [Rainbow Dash] You're our princess - Princess of Friendship! You're our best friend. You can't do this! [Pinkie Pie] I don't want evil Twilight! Bring her back!"

Twilight Sparkle gave dark yet unemotional glare at her own friends, "Like I said before, Twilight Sparkle is gone. The one who is standing before is Queen Midnight Sparkle."

Shadow Dragon and his friends were in shock, despaired and pained to see it. The Twilight Sparkle they used to know is gone...

"No..." Everyone asked in shock and pain.

Shadow Dragon grunted painfully, "You can't! You can't abandoned everything of what we all have been through?! Hasn't our friendship mean anything to you?!"

Twilight Sparkle scoffed in amusement, "Nothing but empty words when one refused to help another when she needed the most, just like what you did to me all those years ago. My scar hasn't healed since that day. I haven't forgotten or forgiven you for that!"

Mane Five was in shock and pained, "Twilight..."

"What about Nyx and Spike?! What would they say when they see you like this?! You're their mother!" Applejack asked in concern while cried in despair, "What about your family? They will be heartbroken especially Shining Armor and Princess Cadance. Their baby is coming out soon! She or he doesn't want to see how evil you have become! Twilight, please stop this! Come back..."

Mane Four, Tailtech and Icy pleaded, "Please, come home. We need you!"

Shadow Dragon hissed, "Please, Twilight, come home..."

Twilight Sparkle huffed in annoyance, "You're wasting time. She will never come back because she's dead. Nothing will change that."

Shadow Dragon groaned in anger and pain, "No. This can't be happening."

"Now if you excuse me, I must meet up with the king for important matters," Twilight Sparkle said darkly as she turned to the front. She was marching straight to the door. Before she could exit, she said calmly, "If you truly value our friendship, then reconsider and join my cause. Together, we will build the new world for our home. Goodbye..."

With Twilight Sparkle left the chamber, Shadow Dragon and rest of his friend were deeply scarred, pained and depressed. They really lost Twilight Sparkle to the return of King Sombra. She is now Midnight Sparkle.

"How could have this happen?"





Four days ago...

Pinkie Pie squealed happily, "Crystal Fair is coming! It's coming! I can't wait! I wanna be the clown again and especially I wanna play with the flugel horn! I've got some practice of it! And this time, they're gonna like it especially my best party ideas ever!"

Mane Six and their friends - Shadow Dragon, Lance Justicestrike, Shiroi Bai and Spike were using the Ponyville Express Train in travelling to Crystal Empire. They all were chatting and discussing with each other happily and calmly about Crystal Fair. They all can't wait to do it again ever since the defeat and death of King Sombra.

"Oh! I can't wait to get started with the fair," Rarity commented happily, "I'm dying to sell my new fashion dresses for the Crystal Empire to see and try! Crystallized and fashion - together - the best idea I've ever come up with! Hopefully, my boutique can be opened here, someday..."

"Well, either way, we're gonna make the best of it," Applejack commented, "I just hope those ponies love my Apple Recipe especially Apple Ciders. They're the best!"

"Oh yeah? I definitely in for the jousting! And this time, I'm gonna show more of my awesomeness! They'll love it!" Rainbow Dash commented happily.

Fluttershy hissed fearfully, "Ooh... I don't want to be part of that again. But I look forward for the animals especially petting zoo. It's my favorite place."

Spike rolled his eyes in amusement while chuckled, "Well, either way, I'm gonna tell another story. And this is so not involved with saving Crystal Heart from King Sombra or even saving Equestria Games, it's gonna be involved with me and my gang saving Twilight Sparkle from Drago! Now, that's the best! Right, Twi?"

No answers. Spike turned and found Twilight Sparkle was spacing out as she was looking at the window like something is on her mind. He'd never seen her like this unless it involved with problems or tests set by Princess Celestia. 

"Twilight?" Spike said in concern. He hummed, "Something's off with her. She's never been like this."

Applejack noticed it as she shown her concern, "Yeah. I just hope it's not Shadow-Twilight argument again. If that happens, I would never forgive myself for not solving the argument in time again."

Spike shook his head, "Nah. I don't think so. They didn't have the fight again. Something's definitely wrong..."

Lance Justicestrike was looking at the window as he was staring at the sights of Crystal Empire's aura lights. He awed in amazement of looking at it. Shiroi Bai patted him for his attention. He turned to her while smiling. He then nuzzled her muzzle a bit.

"What's up, Shiroi?" Lance asked in amusement.

Shiroi smiled, "First time to go to Crystal Empire? Because it's also my first time too, Lance. It is said that Crystal Heart was powered by the love of Crystal Ponies for exorcise both evil and demons like Umbrum Ponies. Not only that, it gives light and blessings to the ponies if they shown their true hearts. I've always want to be part of crystallized. I want to feel its light."

"Yeah. That is so right, Shiroi. My mum often told me that story. And she said that she wants to see it with her own eyes. She wants to be touched by Crystal Heart. But she's gone..."

"I'm sorry about this, Lance."

"I know. But now, I've got some chance to make her dream come true. I'm gonna touch it for her. It's what she wanted."

"Well, you'd better behave yourself, Lance," Shadow Dragon joked as he joined in while patted Lance's spiky mane, "I was told that if you behaved badly and do something terrible, Crystal Heart will give you a big smack. And ouch, it will kick you out forever."

Lance groaned in annoyance, "Very funny, dad. But you've been there before, have you?"

"Nah... But Frozen Sage and her Ice Warriors did been there before. She was its Guardian before she became Mystic Councilpony of Ice. And believe me, she was very protective and loyal to it since that day. She takes that job very seriously."

"And she's back for it?"

"Eh, not exactly. But according to Twilight, Frozen Sage did try to relinquish all the stallions and colts for the protection of Crystal Empire, Crystal Hearts and even female ponies after some bad experience with her mind-controlled husband."

"Ouch... King Sombra?"

"Eeyup..."

"What happen next?" Shiroi asked in concern.

Shadow Dragon smirked in amusement, "Oh, you're not gonna believe in this one. Shining Armor and Flash Sentry challenge Frozen Sage for Crystal Empire's independence. They nearly got frozen hearts. But thanks to Twilight Sparkle and Princess Cadance, with the support of ponies and Crystal Heart, they managed to beat some senses to her. Those guys were saved by the Crystal Heart and Princess Cadance's power. She finally change her mind about it. She still watch over the kingdom because it was her home. If I was there, I would laugh at Shining Armor for getting frozen heart. He deserve it."

"Wow, your dad got some little issues with Shining Armor. Both must have really hate each other a lot..." Shiroi Bai hissed in concern.

Lance sighed as he shrugged, "Yeah. Uncle Shining Armor can be very protective for my stepmom or mom. He almost want to pick a fight with my dad."

Shadow Dragon huffed, "And I will pretend to ignore it."

"Too bad, Nyx is not coming here because she got some big project with her friend about Cutie Marks. Why would they stuck with that? I thought they're done with it. But she would have enjoyed her time with Princess Cadance especially her unborn baby. Kinda feels weird."

"Lance, Nyx just wants to get some bonding with Cadance's unborn baby. After all, she wants to prepare for that arrival. You do want to get to know more about your baby cousin, don't you? Princess Cadance is our family."

"Yeah, I guess so."

Shiroi scoffed a bit, "Either way, I also want to meet the Princess's baby. I like babies. They're so cute and cuddly as Nyx."

Lance chuckled happily, "She sure is, Shiroi. I too like the babies, like you, babe."

Shiroi giggled before pushed Lance lightly, "Oh you. You sure got some funny words to say."

Shadow Dragon rolled his eyes in amusement. He turned to the front as he found Applejack and Spike chatted in concern while looking at Twilight Sparkle being spacing off or got distracted by something else. He hummed in concern as he decide to find out.

"Something off with her," Shadow Dragon asked in concern. Applejack and Spike nodded in concern. He sighed, "I'll talk with her. I hope she's not mad at me about dating Rara. That was five years ago especially she was naive singer."

As Shadow Dragon approached Twilight Sparkle from behind, he asked, "You okay, Twilight? You're not angry about me and Rara dated, aren't you?"

Twilight Sparkle gasped as she turned to Shadow Dragon, "No. It's not that. I just have some terrible nightmares, that's all."

"Nightmares? You never had that before."

"I do now ever since I made contact with King Sombra. He almost convinced me, corrupted me and even seduced me to join his side. I haven't gotten over that ever since that day."

"Twilight... I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of nightmare did he put inside your head?"

Twilight Sparkle sobbed tearfully yet painfully as she explained,

"It was terrible and painful nightmare I ever have. I was having the usual day for reading books, spending some time with my friends and family until he came. He called himself Forest Mist. He befriend, trained me about Dark Magic, talked with me and loved me. I return that feeling for him. He then revealed himself as King Sombra. I was afraid and worried about him but he seemed nice and caring pony. I thought he cared and loved me. I was wrong - I was corrupted and seduced by his charm. I killed innocent lives. I was forced to run for my life to be with him. I even accepted his proposal. And the next, we both did it. We then invade the Equestria under our rule. And the worst thing I ever did - I killed them - all of the innocents, resistance, my friends and my family."

"Sweet Celestia..." Shadow Dragon remarked in shock and feared. He then held and hugged Twilight Sparkle as he gave her some patting, "I know what it feels like to be feared and guilty of the nightmares, something that you never want to do. I've been there before for 500 years."

Twilight Sparkle sniffled unhappily, "I'm sorry. I really am, Shadow Dragon. And now I'm scared than before. I'm worry that nightmare may come true. It's getting darker and scarier than before. This is not brief nightmare..."

"It will go away, Twilight. I promise you that. I won't let that happen. I'll make sure that your nightmare won't come true."

"I hope so. I really hope so..."

"We're here!" Pinkie Pie cheered happily.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends took the peek through the window as they spotted the Crystal Empire ahead of them. They're almost there now...





Twilight Sparkle have arrived at the Crystal Empire's Train Station. They found three familiar ponies standing before them - Shining Armor, his lieutenant Flash Sentry and bodyguard Red Arsenal.

Twilight Sparkle trotted and hugged Shining Armor happily, "Shining Armor, you're here! I thought you would be waiting at the castle, with Cadance."

Shining Armor scoffed, "Yeah, right! Like I'm gonna miss meeting you here in pony. Glad you and your friends can make it. We're gonna make the best of Crystal Fair for ponies to enjoy. This is gonna be like old times."

"Yeah, me too. I can't wait to start it," Twilight Sparkle said happily, "You can leave everything to me and my friends."

"Of course, sis. I always trust you on this." Shining Armor turned and glared at Shadow Dragon, "Hello, Shadow Dragon..."

"Nice to see you here too, Armor," Shadow Dragon greeted dryly, "I see you haven't change. You're still not trusting me."

"Not as much as I want to punch your face. Play nice or get beaten up."

"Whatever, Armor." Shadow Dragon remarked in annoyance. He turned to Flash Sentry, "Doing fine here, Flash Sentry? I hope this guy didn't pressure you to kill me. So, how's your Tiger Claw Strike practice going? It's what make who you are from inside, Sentry."

Flash Sentry saluted while chuckled in amusement, "No siree, Shadow Dragon. Shining Armor didn't give me that order, though he keeps mumbling about want to do it. But yes, I keep practicing it. It was hard, but worth part of my skills."

"Glad to hear it. I hope you're up for the next skills - Falcon's Quick Blade. It only works for Pegasus. Up to the challenge, lieutenant?"

"You bet I am, sir! I'm ready for anything. They don't call me 'Sentry' for nothing."

"Good to hear."

Lance Justicestrike gave the hoof bumps to Red Arsenal, "Long time no see, Red. Didn't know you'd get transfer in as their bodyguards?"

Red Arsenal scoffed as he returned the hoof bumps, "Well, Princess Celestia did send me here to supervise the securities and defense. She wants to make sure that Crystal Empire are in safe hoof. Believe me, never let your guard down for once. You'd might not know when the enemy comes and strike us down."

"I'll say. I just hope you're not complaining about Crystal Empire's place, are you?"

"Well, I almost want to hit those guards for lack of devotion and responsibility. Well, almost. Honestly, I'd never know how they able to defeat their enemies if their home ever get invaded."

Lance chuckled uneasily, "I'm pretty sure they're doing their best to protect home. They just need some guidance and help, which is why we're here."

Red Arsenal rolled his eyes in annoyance, "Well, they better put effort on it. They do not want to test my temper."

"Come on, everypony, Princess Cadance is waiting for us. She don't want any of us get left behind," Shining Armor joked.

Shining Armor led and guided his sister and others to the city of Crystal Empire at once. Hopefully, they can't wait to start and get the preparation done before next week. Crystal Fair is very important to Crystal Empire especially giving so much love and power to it for protection...





Shining Armor and his two lieutenants guided and led Twilight Sparkle and her friends all the way to Crystal Empire's Central Area. They spotted Princess Cadance, Icy and Tailtech were discussing with each other, as well as Crystal Ponies about Crystal Fair. They all approached to their friends at once.

"I know there's not much of threat at Crystal Empire now," Tailtech said calmly, "But we should set some sentry units for protection, just in case if there are some enemies show up."

Icy nodded in agreement, "And don't forget, my mother will be here soon."

"Okay, care to refresh my memory of why she should come," Princess Cadance asked curiously, "Not that I complain about it, just wondering why she never showed up, two years ago."

Icy smiled as she explained, 

"Well, you see. At the Beginning, Mystic Guardian of Ice create the Crystal Heart for not only just power of light and protection, but also bestow the blessings and love on the ponies with pure heart. The first Crystal Princess and her Crystal Ponies found and made contact with it when they became the founders of Crystal Empire. And of course, they all have been blessed by Mystic Guardian of Ice. So therefore, both Crystal Ponies and Mystic Ponies of Ice celebrated Crystal Fair for once a year as the symbol of respect and love. And that's why my mom must come here."

"Hmm... Interesting. I can't wait. I just hope this is not gonna be another fight," Princess Cadance commented in annoyance. She turned and found Shining Armor, Twilight Sparkle and her friends coming towards him. She gasped as she approached them. She then gave Twilight Sparkle a hug, "Twilight! So glad to see you, sister-in-law!"

Twilight Sparkle hugged Princess Cadance back, "It's also good to see you too. How's it going?"

"Went well. We're right on the schedule. We just need to think of some stalls to take place on spacing area. I don't suppose you and your friends got any ideas?"

"We definitely do. While we're on our way to here, my friends got some ideas of taking the stall space - Applejack for her Apple Recipes and Ciders, Rarity for her fashions, Fluttershy for her animal tips especially petting zoo, Rainbow Dash's jousting, and of course, Pinkie Pie's music and party fair. That would be all."

"Glad to hear it, Twilight. I knew I can count on you for that."

Twilight Sparkle smiled happily, along with her friends who nodded in agreement with her about it. They can't to get started.

Shadow Dragon cleared his throat, "I don't supposed I can fill one space for my martial art lessons. After all, everypony did love Ma Fu."

"Of course, I do, Shadow Dragon. It's right near to the central area where you can get close to your girlfriend," Princess Cadance giggled before giving Shadow Dragon a wink, "As promised."

Shining Armor snorted in annoyance while glaring at Shadow Dragon, "And make some funny moves again on my sister, I'll be coming after you. Got it, punk?"

Shadow Dragon groaned in annoyance, "Yeah, I got it. Since when did I ever make some funny moves on her?"

"Eh... I don't know - three times - Yak's visit to Ponyville, Playing with your snakes and Jealous Problem with Discord? Ring any bells?!"

"Calm down, Shining Armor. That was just minor, not major. Get the differ, genius?"

"Are you saying I'm stupid?! I'm gonna knock you upside down, mister!"

"Gimme your best short, pretty boy! I've taken lots of guys than you are, nerd! Not one can take me down especially not you!"

"You ask for it, little punk! I've been in the Royal Guards when I was 18! And believe me, I've taken more guys that you are! You're not gonna beat me down!"

Shadow Dragon and Shining Armor snarled and gritted their teeth in anger while giving a glare at each other. Flash Sentry and Red Arsenal got into the middle as they quickly pushed two boys aside. Both Twilight Sparkle and Princess Cadance groaned in annoyance as they glowed their horns in magically push their lovers aside before the fights gets rough.

Tailtech groaned in annoyance, "When they ever gonna stop this?"

"I guess - never..." Icy said in annoyance, "It's no wonder my older sister hates having brother - too overprotective and annoying..."

Applejack sighed, "Hopefully, those boys get over it before Crystal Fair could get started."

Lance and Spike nodded in agreement, "You've said it."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Alright then, let's get started. We've got four days before the Crystal Fair. Let's do this!"

"YEAH!" Mane Five cheered wildly and happily.

"Oh, that reminds me!" Princess Cadance exclaimed in realization, "I have somepony to help you of organizing and handling the event. After all, I don't want you get stressed."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Oh, thank you, Cadance. I could use some more assistants. So, who is she?"

"It's he. His name is Clovis Calm," Princess Cadance smiled before she turned to her back. She gasped, "Oh! Speak of the devil, he's here."

Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked up as they found Clovis Calm approaching them. He's a silver Unicorn with yellow short and combed mane and tail worn the crimson shirt with gray vest while his Cutie Mark is quill, paperclip and ink. He bowed down before Princess Cadance and Shining Armor. He spoke in French Accent.

"Your highness. You summoned me?"

Princess Cadance nodded happily, "Yes, Clovis. I'm glad you've got here. So, how's the Crystal Fair going?"

Clovis smiled charmingly, "Went well as we had hope for, your highness. The stalls are in places. Sentries have tightened their defenses per Dr. Tailtech's suggestion. Crystal Ponies are happy and readied ponies for Crystal Fair. And best of all, Frozen Sage is still free for the celebration since Princess Icy worry too much for that."

"I wasn't worry! I just need to remind her. She sometimes forgetful," Icy reminded in annoyance.

Princess Cadance smiled while her eyes rolled in annoyance, "Anyhow, Clovis; thank you for your help. I'm assigning you to a new job - you will be assisting Princess Twilight Sparkle. And here she is. And she's my sister-in-law too."

Clovis Calm turned and found Twilight Sparkle stood before him. He gasped in surprise and amazed. He approached and bowed down before her. He then held and kissed her right hoof passionately for few times. It made her blushed but it also makes both Shining Armor and Shadow Dragon sick of it.

"Princess Twilight Sparkle, I am honored to meet you. And truly, you're the most beautiful and smartest mare in the world." Clovis Calm commented in amazement. He then slyly smirked, "Better than that white mule."

"Excuse me?!" Rarity asked in annoyance.

Twilight Sparkle blushed in embarrassment, "Oh... Please, don't say that. I'm not that most beautiful. I'm just pretty, that's all. But smartest? That I can't deny it. Thank you so much, Clovis. And I would be honor of you to be assistant." 

Twilight Sparkle bowed down calmly before Clovis bowed down as well. She then turned to her friends and even Shadow Dragon as she began introduced them to him,

"I would like to introduce you to my friends - Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Spike, Lance Justicestrike, Shiroi Bai and of course, this is-!"

Shadow Dragon interrupted as he gave the glare at Clovis Calm, "I'm her boyfriend - Shadow Dragon. Try anything funny, I will hurt you a lot..."

Everyone but Shining Armor hissed in concern and worry as they didn't like that tone and have the feeling of his sudden rude comments. Princess Cadance, Tailtech and even Icy have seen it before - it wasn't pretty from 500 years ago.

"What an interesting relationship you have with Princess Twilight. Forgive me, great Mystic Pony," Clovis said calmly while rubbing his head gently.

Twilight Sparkle giggled uneasily, "What he means is... It's great to be friends. Just be gentle with me. And he would be honored for you to be assistant, right?!"

Shadow Dragon groaned in annoyance while glaring at Clovis Calm, who held his right hoof up. Twilight Sparkle grunted as she gave a nudge on his chest hard. He grunted in annoyance as he held and shook Clovis Calm's hoof gently.

"I am honored to have you here," Shadow Dragon said dryly yet annoyingly.

Clovis Calm smiled as he returned shaking on hoof, "As do I. And do not worry, I will be gentle with him as promised."

"You'd better..." Shadow Dragon grunted in annoyance.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends can't help but feel very feared and concerned about Shadow Dragon's giving chance to Clovis Calm being her assistant. All they can do is pray that he won't do anything stupid. But they also don't like something about her new assistant as well. He looked a bit familiar ti them as well.





As the assignment has been given by both Twilight Sparkle and Princess Cadance, her friends began working on stall preparation for Crystal Fair - Applejack prepared her Apple Family Stall, Rarity for her fashions, Fluttershy for the petting zoo, Rainbow Dash was training her jousting skills and Pinkie Pie for her party stall. Shining Armor, Tailtech, Red Arsenal and Flash Sentry were discussing about Crystal Empire's defense. Icy was teaching to Princess Cadance and Shiroi Bai of what to do when Mystic Ponies of Ice coming for Crystal Fair.

Twilight Sparkle and Clovis Calm were checking for the preparation of stalls and Crystal Empire's security, as well as making sure that Crystal Heart is secured at the altar. Spike followed them. They have to make sure everything are good and prepared for Crystal Fair. And at the same time, the princess have some chats with Clovis Calm.

"I must say, Princess, I'm truly impressed with your work. What you did for Equestria," Clovis said calmly before sighed, "It's truly remarkable. You have inspired all of us including me. We will follow your example."

Twilight Sparkle blushed in amusement, "Oh... You're just saying that. I'm just a pony, like everypony else. Nothing special."

"But to me, you are one. I'm willing to follow you to the end. You have my eternal loyalty and support."

"Gee, thanks, Clovis. You truly are charming, amazing, supportive and wise gentlepony I ever met. I wish my boyfriend could be like you."

"Thank you, your highness. Your compliments always warms and touch my heart. I am thankful of your blessings. It's not everyday I can get that especially from you."

"Stop it. Please..." Twilight Sparkle blushed in more reddish while covering her face by her left wing, "You're flattering me. I don't deserve such that praise especially the blessings. I just compliment. That's all."

Clovis held her left hoof and kiss on hers again, "I insist, your highness. Your blessing is important to me than anything else. Please, do not dissuade my praise for you. I beg of you."

Twilight Sparkle sighed while rolled her eyes in amusement, "Alright, Clovis. I won't dissuade your praise on me. You're really nice pony."

Spike groaned in annoyance, "Need I remind you that we've got some work to do?" 

"Sorry, Spike," Twilight Sparkle said happily, "Come on, let's check on the southern part. Everything have to be perfect."

Clovis smiled and bowed, "As you wish."

As Clovis headed off to check on the stalls, Twilight Sparkle was about to move but stopped by Spike. She was confused while he looked worried yet upset.

"What is it, Spike? You're not upset about getting crystals for your lunch?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern.

Spike grunted before he slapped on his face, "No! I'm not worry about that, Twilight. I'm worry about you and that guy!"

"Worry about me and him? Why?"

"Seriously? Whenever that Clovis compliment to you, you get blushed! It's like you really like that guy! I'm worry that you will dump Shadow Dragon for that stranger! You know how upset and angry Nyx can get when you try to date on some strangers."

"Spike, that is so not true! Clovis and I are just friends. I would never dump Shadow Dragon for somepony else. You should know that!"

"It's not the first time you said that. You once have crush on Flash Sentry before you dump him because of his Royal Guard's Duty."

Twilight Sparkle groaned, "I know that! But this time, I'm not gonna dump him just because I like Clovis. Shadow Dragon is the pony I loved! I promised you that!"

Spike sighed, "I hope you keep that promise..."

"Princess Twilight? Should we continue?" Clovis asked in concern.

With the princess nodded; Twilight Sparkle, Clovis Calm and Spike then headed to the south for check up on preparation. 

Shadow Dragon continued setting his stall for martial arts training, he saw and overheard the events. He find it disgusted, irritated and annoyed by Clovis's charm on his lover. He doesn't like that guy.

Lance Justicestrike was playing with Dragoking by rubbing on his tummy, which ticklish him a lot. The Hydragoon meowed happily. Flash Sentry approached him as they have some chats about Shadow Dragon.

"Is your dad alright?" Flash Sentry asked in concern. Lance Justicestrike shrugged. He sighed, "I'm worry about him."

Lance looked at his father in concern, "Yeah, me too. I'd never seen him like this before. Do you think Clovis being close to Twilight Sparkle bother him a lot?"

"Maybe... We should check on him."

Flash Sentry, Lance Justicestrike and Dragoking approached Shadow Dragon, who was training and perfecting his Blazing Dragoon Style. He didn't seem to be bothered by their visits. They were very worry about him now.

"Hey, dad. Everything okay?" Lance asked uneasily. Shadow Dragon remained silent for the moment as he continued his practice. He sighed, "You're not upset about mom being closed to Clovis, aren't you?"

Shadow Dragon grunted in anger as he slammed his hoof on the ground hard, "Why would I be upset about that, son?!"

"Easy, Shadow Dragon!" Flash Sentry exclaimed in concern as he comfort his master, "Lance didn't mean it. He's just worry about you ever since Clovis began working close with Princess Twilight."

Shadow Dragon sighed as he turned and looked at his friends, "Sorry about it. I don't think he can be trusted. I sense some Dark Magic around him like he's been practicing it for a long time. I cam't help but get the feeling that he worked for King Sombra."

"What makes you say that?" Flash asked in concern, "King Sombra died when Spike returned the Crystal Heart to the altar for defense against the darkness. How could Clovis met him when he was busy invading the kingdom?"

"I don't know. But I do know that I have to keep her safe. If anything happens to her, I would have been responsible of it. I won't let that happen again." Shadow Dragon said firmly, "I've lost Iris Crystal because of Drake's charm and lies. I'm not gonna lose her again."

"With all due respect, Shadow Dragon; Twilight Sparkle has been through lots of danger and overcome them at the end. She even save the Equestria for more than three times. She's too smart to let anyone to trick her."

Shadow Dragon groaned, "I can't take the risk. She's vulnerable to emotion. It clouded her mind and judgment, which led her isolated from us and her own friends. Just like what Discord and Queen Chrysalis did to her. She told me of what happen when she was unicorn."

"Dad, are you sure about it? You're not jealous of Clovis, are you?" Lance asked in concern, "They seemed very close than what you and her did before."

"I'm not jealous of him, son! I'm just... I just want to make sure Twilight is safe from harm. That's all."

"Dad... I'm not saying I like Clovis. I also don't trust him. I sense it too. It's you that I'm worried the most. I just don't want you to get into trouble. You know how upset and sensitive Nyx gets when she sees you and her mom got into the fight."

"Don't worry about me, son. Nothing bad can happen. Whatever happens between her and Clovis... It's just business."

"If you say so, dad."

"It is, son. I meant it." Shadow Dragon said calmly yet angered, "I have to go. Dragoking, follow me. We've got some training to do."

As Shadow Dragon and Dragoking walked away, both Lance and Flash Sentry looked very concern about Shadow Dragon. They decide to talk with others about it.





Flash Sentry and Lance Justicestrike called Mane Five, Shiroi Bai, Icy, Red Arsenal and Spike. They were all discussing about Shadow Dragon, Twilight Sparkle and Clovis Calm. They found it concern and disturbing. Twilight Sparkle has love triangle between Shadow Dragon and Clovis Calm. And they don't really like it if she has it.

"I really don't like where this is going," Applejack said in concern, "Twilight's gonna hurt herself if she doesn't be honest to herself."

Fluttershy nodded, "Me too. There's gonna be some fight between stallions over her."

"Yes, And I hate love triangle!" Rarity said in concern, "It always makes the mare to have complex relationship between two stallions by looks or personality. And there's no telling what Twilight's gonna do about it."

Pinkie Pie giggled, "Why would you hate about love triangles? I mean I like pyramid from Anugypt, pizza, cheese, cakes and all kind of sweets that has love triangles!"

Rainbow Dash groaned, "Pinkie Pie, we're talking about Twilight's relationship with S.D. and Clovis. And it's very serious too."

Lance sighed fearfully, "I just hope Twilight didn't choose Clovis over my dad. Both of them were perfect couples especially they were chosen by the Elements of Light and Darkness. They ignored that."

"Yeah... There's no telling what Shadow Dragon's gonna do next," Shiroi said in concern, "Stallions will fight over a mare until one gave up or died. Neither of them will let her get taken away. It's a bad news."

Tailtech sighed while looking at Shadow Dragon training Dragoking, "We know. We have seen it before. It's not very good either."

Icy nodded in agreement, "Whenever Shadow Dragon see his girlfriend dated and seduced by another stallion, he'll go berserk. Just like what he did to Drake for being seductive and rude to Iris Crystal."

"That's the only thing we should be worry," Flash Sentry said in concern as he spotted Twilight Sparkle and Clovis Calm were having coffee at the cafe. He hissed, "It's Clovis. Shadow Dragon told us that there's something off with him. He has Dark Magic. He could be working for King Sombra."

Spike groaned, "I knew that I don't trust that guy! I don't know what he's up to! But nopony is gonna make her his girlfriend because she has one before him gets the chance!"

Everyone looked concern and feared about the discussion especially involving Clovis Calm.

Red Arsenal nodded, "We should do some research about Clovis. There's something not right about him. I'd never heard of him before from Canterlot. We need to make sure he doesn't get too close with Twilight Sparkle. And something tells me that Shadow Dragon could be right about him."

Everyone chatted and nodded in agreement about it. Lance hummed in concern as he hated for interfering his stepmother's affair but it's for her own good when it involved her love triangle. They also don't trust Clovis Calm when they never heard of him or get close to the princess.

"What should we do?" Lance asked in concern.

Red Arsenal cleared his throat, "Lance and Flash should look after Shadow Dragon. Rest of girls will look after Twilight Sparkle. Spike should keep an eye on her but also on Clovis. Tailtech, Icy, Shiroi and I will be doing some research on our little new friend. We have to make sure that Princess's relationship with Mystic General doesn't get out of hoof. They're both meant to be together as their Elements said. Light and Darkness are one and the same. Got it?"

Flash Sentry nodded, "Sounds like the plan. He's always up to the game, doesn't he?"

Lance smiled and nodded, "That's him alright. Let's do this."

"Yeah!" Everyone nodded in agreement.

Everyone went to separate ways and complete their mission now. They hope nothing goes wrong between Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon...





At night time, everyone was asleep in their own home while Twilight and her friends slept at the Crystal Empire's castle. Dragoking was sleeping outside near to the castle. Within Sparkle Room, Shadow Dragon was on the bed while Twilight Sparkle was brushing her teeth from the bathroom. He was thinking about his girlfriend being too close to Clovis Calm, and his relationship with her.

As Twilight Sparkle exited the bathroom, she then slept on the bed as she began sound asleep. Shadow Dragon sighed as he decide to talk about it. He turned and faced on her. She gently patted on Twilight Sparkle's wings.

"Twilight, are you in love with Clovis Calm?" 

Twilight yelped in surprise as she turned and looked at him, "What?! What makes you say that, Shadow Dragon? Don't tell me you're jealous?"

"Why does ponies keep saying that I'm jealous of that guy?! I'm not! I'm just worry about you. And I don't really trust him. He's up to something. Are you sure he can be trusted?"

"You worry too much, Shadow Dragon. As far as my concern goes, he can be trusted. He's not really bad pony."

"But still..."

Twilight Sparkle interrupted as she kissed Shadow Dragon's lips briefly, "I'll always love you no matter what. It will never change that. Our Elements spoke of it when we were chosen. Please, trust me on this. Clovis will never get between us."

Shadow Dragon thought for the moment before he sighed in defeat, "You're right. Sorry about that. I guess I just... I just don't want to lose you."

"It won't happen. Let's have our usual fun. At least, my brother's asleep," Twilight Sparkle winked happily.

Shadow Dragon smiled as he kissed on Twilight Sparkle's left neck for the moment in making her mourn happily. She then nuzzled on his left neck for the moment. He held and hugged her before rolled to his right while holding her on top of him.  She then nuzzled and shook her bodies against each other passionately and happily. They even brushed and patted each other's mane gently. He then kissed her lips while interacting his tongues with hers.

Unknown to any of them, someone was spying through the door's keyhole. He then left,





For past three days...

In the morning, Twilight Sparkle woke Shadow Dragon up as they both had their breakfast with Spike, Lance and Flash Sentry. As they went out to make preparation for Crystal Empire, both lovers gave each other smiled and a long passionate kiss before they left. 

As Twilight Sparkle and Spike were about to head off, they both found Clovis Calm stood before them. As he smiled, she smiled back at him. She was pleased of his arrival. Spike hissed in concern as he found it uncomfortable. They then headed off for their work. Shadow Dragon noticed it as he too found it uncomfortable yet angry when she was with him. He sighed as he had to let her do what she wants. He walked off at once. Both Flash Sentry and Lance followed him.

Twilight Sparkle and Clovis Calm enjoyed each other company during their working progress on management and organization for the event, as well as having some chats and break time. They both tested and played Crystal Fair's game, foods and even merchandises. They trained together in using magic and sometimes Dark Magic, even though she was against using it without Azure Phoenix's permission. They enjoyed lunch, tea and dinner. They also have their fun by playing the music, singing and dancing together passionately and happily. They chatted together about each other's past, friendship and even their relationship, which charmed Twilight Sparkle.

Spike was with Twilight Sparkle for whole time as he found her relationship with Clovis Calm is more disturbing and disgusting. He couldn't bear to watch her fallen for him while forgetting Shadow Dragon. Mane Five were also spying on the event as they have same reaction as Spike. All they can do is watch over Twilight Sparkle.

Shadow Dragon continued training and sharpening his skills as well as trained Dragoking, Flash Sentry and Lance Justicestrike firmly and seriously. But at the same time, he was frustrating and furious as he wanted to punch or kick something due to the rumors from Crystal Ponies about Twilight Sparkle and Clovis Calm being closed and together. It cost him to get into trouble with other ponies as well as Shining Armor about the damages. Flash Sentry, Lance Justicestrike and Dragoking were very worry about him.

Red Arsenal, Shiroi Bai, Tailtech and Icy were doing some research on more about Clovis Calm. They prayed that they can find some answers about the mysterious pony.





In the evening, Twilight Sparkle was inside of the dinning chamber. She was waiting for some ponies else to come. Mane Five and Spike entered the scene. She then gave them a glare. They asked her if there's something wrong.

"Do you want to tell me of why keep spying on me and Clovis?!" Twilight Sparkle demanded in annoyance and anger.

Mane Five and Spike hissed in concern about it. Twilight Sparkle found out of what they have been lately doing.

Applejack sighed, "Twilight, I have to be honest with you. I don't like how you and Clovis being too close. It's like you actually love him. You were rushing things, Twi!"

Spike nodded, "Yeah. You barely know him! You spend less time with Shadow Dragon. He is your first official boyfriend."

"We're really worry about you, darling." Rarity said in concern, "Having love triangle is the most dangerous thing the mare could have. Two stallions will fight over one mare they love!"

"You all don't trust me?! I'd never do such a thing! Shadow Dragon is the pony I love! Clovis is just a friend!" Twilight Sparkle demanded in anger. She groaned, "Great. Just like the Canterlot Wedding again! Thanks a lot to remind me of that!"

"Easy, Twi!" Rainbow Dash said in concern, "We're really sorry for that, okay? But this is different. We're really worry about Clovis! You barely even know him!" 

Fluttershy nodded, "Everypony knows that you and Shadow Dragon are couples since Third Mystic War. Nopony is allow to do that. But Clovis didn't seem to care about it. He has lust on you."

Pinkie Pie hissed, "This does remind us about Judge Claude Frollo and Esmeralda. It's not a good thing, Twi! Really not good thing! I think you should stop seeing Clovis Calm now!"

Twilight Sparkle groaned in anger as she slammed her hooves on the table hard, "Get out!"

"But Twilight-!" Mane Five and Spike exclaimed in concern.

"GET OUT!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed in anger while her eyes shown demonic eyes, "Just leave me alone!"

Mane Five and Spike were shocked and heartbroken of what they just heard. Now they know what it feels to be rejected and abandoned by their own friends about their concerns. Ironically, they did to her before at Canterlot Wedding. They looked down in shame and upset as they apologized tearfully to Twilight Sparkle. They all ran off at once to while crying.

As soon as her friends left the dinning room, Twilight Sparkle's demonic eyes returned to normal. She worn concern, shock and heartbroken face. She found out that her friends ran off because of her insults and anger. She looked down in shame while crying tearfully and painfully for her action.

Clovis Calm came into the scene as he found Twilight Sparkle crying. He approached and hugged her in comfort. She hugged him back while crying. After minutes of calming down, they both had some dinner while chatting. Twilight Sparkle hummed calmly as she decide to ask.

"Clovis, there's something I need to know. May I know about you? How did you get into Princess Cadance's service? It must be lucky of you."

Clovis Calm sighed, "It's not a happy story, Princess. It happens long time ago. As you know Crystal Empire's tragic story well especially Spike saves the Day, I've lost my parents during that battle."

"I'm sorry to hear that."

"It's alright. I don't blame you or your friends. But I want to repay that debt to you by putting my service under Princess Cadance and you. It is what my family wanted, your highness."

Twilight Sparkle patted Clovis Calm's back, "We-I mean I appreciate that much, Clovis. Thank you so much for your effort and help for Crystal Empire. Your family are proud of you."

Clovis smiled as he held her hooves while looking at Twilight Sparkle, "Thank you so much for your trust in me."

"Wh-What are you doing?"

"I'm very sorry for your friends' leaving you behind. It must be tragic of you to be reminded of losing their trusts about what you know is right since your brother's wedding. And I want to help and ease your pain."

"It's okay. I'll be fine. I think I should apologize to them for the way I acted."

"For what reason? It's not your fault for trusting me. And believe me, I won't have anything to harm you."

"I know. But I should. They are my friends - very close and best one. I should see him too. He... He's getting lonely and sad because of me. They all cared for me so much."

"I don't think they're that important, princess," Clovis said calmly as his eyes shown his glowing greenish eyeball with crimson eye pupil at Twilight Sparkle's eyes. She then got hypnotized. He smirked, "Besides, I'm the only pony you love."

Twilight Sparkle moaned, "The only pony I love..."

Clovis Calm smirked darkly as he dragged and held hypnotized Twilight Sparkle tight. He finally has her. He was about to kiss her lips. Fortunately for the princess; Shadow Dragon, Flash Sentry and Lance Justicestrike arrived at the scene. The trio got shock of the event.

Shadow Dragon groaned in anger, "Get away from her!"

And just before Clovis Calm could do anything, Shadow Dragon rammed the organizer hard. Shadow Dragon gained the upper hoof by beating and kicking hard on Clovis Calm for few times. 

Shadow Dragon cried in anger, "I've seen of what you're truly are! You are a serpent and traitor! I don't know what you did to her but I know she would never hurt her own best friends!"

Clovis Calm grunted painfully, "Just admit it. You were jealous of me because I spent more time with your girlfriend than your training! She never love you. Element of Light and Darkness were wrong about you two!"

"SHUT UP!"

Shadow Dragon slammed Clovis Calm to the ground as he began punching the latter to the ground hard. Flash Sentry and Lance Justicestrike went and checked on Twilight Sparkle, who got snapped out of hypnotize.

"Ugh... Wh-What happen?!" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern. She turned and found Shadow Dragon punching Clovis Calm to the ground. She gasped, "What?! Stop?! What are you doing?!"

"Don't you remember?! He tried to kiss you!" Flash Sentry exclaimed in concern.

Lance nodded, "Yeah! He seduced you! We were right about him!"

"No," Twilight Sparkle said in shock and pain. She held Shadow Dragon from punching Clovis Calm, "Shadow Dragon, stop! What are you doing?!"

Shadow Dragon got snapped back to reality. He then looked down and found Clovis Calm's face was bruised and bleeding. He got in shock and worried. It happened again. He quickly got up at once.

"TWILEY!" Shining Armor called as he and his Crystal Royal Guards bumped into the dining room. He looked concern and worry as he asked, "Twilight, what happen?!"

And just before anypony could say anything, Clovis Calm grunted painfully as he quickly explain.

"The assassins were almost on me! I was lucky that Shadow Dragon and his friends came and save me. I was very luck to have them," Clovis Calm said painfully.

Shining Armor hummed before glared at Shadow Dragon, "Is it true?"

Shadow Dragon grunted, "If what he said is true..."

Twilight Sparkle held Clovis Calm up, "Shining Armor, help me get Clovis to bedroom. He needs some medic now!"

Shining Armor nodded as he waved his Crystal Royal Guards in helping Clovis Calm. They held and moved him to the bedroom. Shining Armor watched the event as he noticed something amiss. Twilight Sparkle followed them. Shadow Dragon was about to apologize but instead, he got shot out by her glare in staying away from her.

As Twilight Sparkle and her Crystal Royal Guards left with carrying Clovis Calm to bedroom, Shadow Dragon looked away in shame and pain. Both Flash Sentry and Lance Justicestrike patted his back gently. Shining Armor sighed in disappointment before went after his sister.





At the altar, Shadow Dragon was sitting close to it while looking down in shame and upset. Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry were behind of him. They were concern for him. Upon hearing the door opened, the trio of them turned and found Twilight Sparkle emerged from castle's entrance.

Shadow Dragon approached Twilight Sparkle, "How is he?" 

"Nothing that won't heal him." Twilight Sparkle said bluntly and angrily without looking at him.

"Twilight, I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me."

"What's done is done."

"It's just that... I saw him kiss you!"

Twilight Sparkle hissed while glaring at Shadow Dragon, "I really regret letting him to do that. Shadow Dragon, you must know that you're the pony I've always love the most. It will never change. You'd never trust me. You're just like my friends."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "They told me what happen. They're just worry about you. You spend too much time with him than all of us."

"That doesn't mean all of us are not friends. I'd never gave up on that. I think it's best that none of you will come and see me."

"Twilight, please. Don't do this to me. I know I went too far. It's just... It's just... I just want to look after you. I've lost Iris because of me."

Twilight Sparkle poured her tears out in despair, "You can start just leave me alone. I need some time alone. I'm sorry, Shadow Dragon. I really am..."

Shadow Dragon sighed in defeat while crying in shame, "And I'm sorry too for everything..."

Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle looked away as they began walked away to their own direction. She returned to the castle while he walked all the way to Crystal Empire's town. Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry looked at each other before sighed in disappointment as they followed Shadow Dragon.

Shining Armor saw everything from the entrance as he asked, "Twiley, everything okay?"

"No... I'm not..." Twilight Sparkle said in upset and defeat while heading upstairs, "I'm gonna check on Clovis."

Shining Armor sighed, "I'm sorry, Twi. I really am..."





Within the Twilight Sparkle's bedroom, Crystal Pony Medics helped and treated Clovis's injuries with some liquid medicine, despite not very serious. Twilight Sparkle came into the scene as she ordered the medic to leave them alone. She approached and sat close to him as she placed the wet cloth on his forehead. Clovis Calm moaned and groaned as he opened his eyes while looking at her.

"Are you alright? I hope Shadow Dragon didn't hurt you badly," Twilight Sparkle said in concern as she gently patted on his forehead with wet warm cloth, "I'm so sorry for everything. I don't know why my friends behaved like this..."

Clovis shushed gently as he put his hoof on her mouth, "It's okay, Princess. Don't blame yourself for this."

"But still..."

"That's enough. Just stay with me for the moment. I could use some company."

"Sure. I need some time alone. And-!" Twilight Sparkle was interrupted upon looking at Clovis's staring eyes at her. She gulped, "What are you doing?!"

"Ease your pain, my queen." Clovis said with strange eerily dark voice.

And just before Twilight Sparkle could do anything, Clovis kissed on her lips passionately. She moaned and groaned as she struggled in resisting his kiss for the moment. But slowly she gave in as her eyes slowly turned into greenish eyeball with her crimson demon pupil. They both continued kissing and nuzzling each other passionately and happily. He then held her flank and back tight against his body as he kissed and interacted his lips and tongue against hers. They both moaned and grunted happily.

Clovis gave a dark smirk, "All goes according to our plan. Now for the Crystal Heart.."





On the next day, Crystal Fair was ready for the event. Crystal Ponies were gathered at the fair as they were all celebrating and having fun while cheering and laughing happily. Princess Cadance and Shining Armor hosting the event. Twilight Sparkle and Clovis Calm were nowhere to be found among the crowds or the event.

Shadow Dragon, Mane Five and their allies were staying and sitting down at the park. They didn't want to be involved at Crystal Fair since Twilight Sparkle was furious and angry with them about Clovis Calm. The last thing they want is to lose their best friend so much.

"What has gotten to her lately, girls? I'm worry about her," Spike asked unhappily as he poured some tears out, "She would never lashed at all of us for one guy..."

Applejack sighed in upset, "I wish I knew, partner. I wish I knew."

"This is so uncool," Rainbow Dash commented.

Pinkie Pie nodded unhappily, "Twilight Sparkle's a party popper because of that jerk."

"I just don't understand why would she defend Clovis Calm so much," Fluttershy said in concern, "She barely known him."

Rarity nodded in agreement, "I agreed. And for some reason, Clovis looked familiar. Too familiar if you ask me."

Lance sighed, "Glad Nyx is not here to see this. If she is, she won't talk with her mom again."

Mane Five and Spike nodded and commented in concern about not inviting Nyx here due to Twilight Sparkle was being too close to Clovis Calm.

"Hey, you're okay?" Flash Sentry asked in concern. Shadow Dragon remained silent for the moment while looking at the event. He sighed, "I really sorry for everything especially Twilight Sparkle. Man, she's cold and dark ever since that guy show up. I so not like him... A lot..."

Shadow Dragon hummed in concern, "I know. She's been behaving differently than the usual ever since he showed up. But why? Why her? Something is not right."

"You bet something's not right," Tailtech said in concern. He and his team arrived at the scene. He continued while holding some papers, "And guess what? Clovis Calm doesn't even exist! We were right about him."

Everyone looked surprise and shock by Tailtech's claim about Clovis Calm's existence.

Icy added, "And not only that, there was none of Crystal Ponies never cast the Dark Magic before because they were too pure kind to use them. And the only ponies who could cast that are Umbrum Ponies. And I have the feeling Clovis is one of them."

Red Arsenal nodded in agreement, "We know what he really is. But question is who is he? How did he get here when they were all banished and trapped by Crystal Heart's power?"

"I think I know who did it," Shiroi Bai said in concern, "King Sombra! He's the Umbrum Pony. He's the only pony who escaped his imprisonment! But he's dead, right? Unless..."

Shadow Dragon gasped in fear, "Clovis is King Sombra! He set this up! He corrupted Twilight Sparkle by his nightmare spell, charming and seduction. And worse he ever did to her - he poisoned her mind! He wants her to be isolation! And I believe he's trying to free his kind from his imprisonment! Twilight's in danger!"

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard.

"We've gotta Shining Armor, Princess Cadance and Twilight Sparkle about this!" Flash Sentry exclaimed in concern.

"Guys!" Shining Armor called as he and his wife entered the park. They both looked shock and concern. He exclaimed, "We've got bad news - Crystal Heart is missing! I send the guards to find it now! But the worst is I couldn't find Twiley or Clovis!"

Princess Cadance nodded in agreement, "Not only that, there's something off from the throne chamber's balcony. Something's going wrong over there."

Everyone gasped in concern and worry of what they just heard. They now know where Twilight Sparkle, King Sombra and Crystal Heart are. And the worst is about to happen...





Clovis Calm and Twilight Sparkle were at the Crystal Empire's throne chamber. They approached the throne chair while looking at the diamond. They both possessed the demon eyes while their horn glowed darkly and eerily. Princess of Friendship levitated the Crystal Heart as she placed it in front of the throne chair's diamond.

Clovis chuckled darkly while looking at Twilight Sparkle, "With Twilight Sparkle and her Element of Light being corrupted and under my control, we can finally stage the freedom for all of my kind. The Equestria will finally be ours!"

"Think again, Sombra!"

Clovis gasped in shock and concern as he slowly transformed into the form of King Sombra. He growled in anger as he and Twilight Sparkle turned to their back. They found Shadow Dragon, Mane Five, Spike, Flash Sentry, Lance Justicestrike, Red Arsenal, Shiroi Bai, Tailtech, Icy, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance stood and armed with their weapons. The heroes were ready to attack.

"So, you finally figure it out about my true identity," King Sombra said in amusement. He chuckled amusingly, "It's funny, you see. You all have suspicious about me but she ignored it because I'm too innocent and nice gentlepony. Just like what you all did to her from Canterlot Wedding."

"Why does everypony keep involving that event?!" Mane Five, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance exclaimed in annoyance.

Shadow Dragon groaned in annoyance, "Welcome to my world, guys."

"It doesn't matter because I'm gonna win this war," King Sombra snarled firmly, "Umbrum Ponies will be free from their accursed imprisonment!"

"Not if we stop you first, Sombra!" Princess Cadance exclaimed in anger.

Shining Armor nodded, "You're gonna pay for what you did to my sister! And believe in me, you do not want to see my angry face!"

"Let's get him, girls!" Applejack exclaimed in anger, "For Twilight!"

Everyone cheered wildly as they were about to attack, but Twilight Sparkle fired her Unicorn Burst in knocking all of them out. King Sombra's horn glowed darkly before slammed his hooves on the ground hard. He summoned the Dark Crystallized Imprisonment in trapping his enemies at once. Luckily, Shadow Dragon managed kicked Princess Cadance, Shining Armor, Lance Justicestrike, Red Arsenal, Shiroi Bai and Spike out.

Shadow Dragon quickly shouted, "Get out of here! Get Cadance to safety! Get some help now!"

Shining Armor and his uncaptured team were shocked and concerned about it but they have to keep Princess Cadance and her unborn child safety first. They all groaned in anger as they hated to leave their own team behind. They turned and quickly escaped at once. King Sombra chuckled evilly and darkly while Twilight Sparkle remained silent and smiling darkly.

"Now, let us begin the ritual," King Sombra said in amusement. 

King Sombra and Twilight Sparkle turned to both Crystal Heart and throne chamber's crystal. And at the same time, both sun and moon collided together in creating the solar eclipse. It then fired at throne chair's crystal, which in turn fired Dark Magic on the floor. It created a giant portal-like. Everyone witnessed several greenish eyes as they were growling and snarling like animals.

"Right on schedule. Let the ritual begins!" King Sombra exclaimed darkly.

"I don't believe it!" Rarity exclaimed in concern, "I thought the Umbrum Ponies were trapped withing the Crimson Crystals form the snow wasteland?!"

Rainbow Dash hissed, "I get the feeling that crystals and diamonds can connect anything when it comes to magic especially the evil side!"

"This is not good..." Fluttershy said in concern.

"It's a disaster!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed in fear.

"Twilight, don't!" Shadow Dragon, Applejack and Spike exclaimed in concern and fear.

King Sombra and Twilight Sparkle chanted as their horns glowed darkly, "Oh, Element of Light and Crystal Heart, heed our prays! The Days of Enlightenment are over, the Days of Hatred began! Let the Umbrum Ponies freed from this imprisonment. Let them be freed to roam across the realm once again! Let them free to take what's rightfully theirs! The Age of Umbrum Ponies reigns again!"

"No!" Everyone cried in fear and concern.

With the chanting and horn glowed in darkness complete, both King Sombra and Twilight Sparkle fired their Dark Magic at the Crystal Heart, which slowly darken and corrupted. It then fired straight at the throne chair's crystal, which also got corrupted and darkened. It the affected the portals, which has golden bars-like shattered to pieces.

"Freedom is ours! Take Crystal Empire! All is ours!" Rhabia ordered darkly.

The thousand ghost-like of Umbrum Ponies poured out from the portals at once. They all snarled and growled wildly. They all charged out from Crystal Empire's castle as they all gave chase on Crystal Ponies. The locals gasped and screamed in fear as they all quickly ran away from the monsters at once. The Umbrum Ponies were terrorizing the Crystal Empire now.

Twilight Sparkle continued glowing darkly as she went through dark transformation - she was turned into a familiar dark Alicorn pony. Both of Element of Light and Magic were too corrupted and darkened. She then landed on the ground as she smiled darkly. King Sombra smiled proudly while Twilight Sparkle's friends were in shock, concern and pained.

"Welcome to your new world, Midnight Sparkle..." King Sombra said darkly.

"No..." Shadow Dragon said in concern..





Present...

"Damn it... This is all my fault. I promised her that I'll help her," Shadow Dragon said in guilty, "If only I had been with her from the start, none of this could have happen. I'm so sorry for everything, everypony."

Applejack sighed, "It doesn't matter because King Sombra will turn her into Queen of Umbrum Ponies with or without our protection! Besides, it's our fault too."

"But that doesn't mean it's gonna stop us from saving our friend and Crystal Empire!" Rainbow Dash said firmly.

Pinkie Pie nodded, "Yeah! Nopony gets left behind especially our best friend!"

"I agree! We may have left her behind once since that wedding" Rarity said firmly, "We will not abandoned her again!"

"We must help her now!" Fluttershy exclaimed in concern.

"How?! We're trapped!" Tailtech exclaimed in concern. He then heard a knock. He turned and found Icy smiled happily while knocking the prison walls. He yelped, "HOW?!"

Icy held her hooves up in summoning icy aura-like, "Princess with Ice Powers, duh?" 

Icy freed Shadow Dragon, Mane Five and even Tailtech from their prison. They then discussed about what to do next especially saving Twilight Sparkle.

"We've gotta save Twilight now!" Spike exclaimed in concern, "And we have to stop Sombra too before he and his Umbrum Ponies could invade the Equestria!"

"They could be gone by now! We're too late now," Fluttershy said in concern.

"Not yet. My friends say that King Sombra is making preparation," Icy said firmly. Everyone looked at her. She continued, "Mystic Ponies of Ice, Ice and Crystals are connected as one especially Crystal Empire. So, I can see and hear everything. So, luckily, Twilight Sparkle is still at throne room."

"There's still time!" Tailtech exclaimed in realization, "We can still save her! Shadow Dragon, you can use Element of Darkness to save her! It's the only one!"

Shadow Dragon groaned before slapped on his face, "Tailtech, how on Equestria is that gonna work?! Element of Darkness is used to destroy the lives of thousands and cities to shreds! And the worst about it, it corrupted the good ponies into evil! How is that supposed to save Twilight Sparkle?!"

Tailtech sighed in annoyance, "FYI, that was used when you're evil. If it's used for good, Element of Darkness can restore corrupted one into true self. Plus, it can save and restore the life too. It's a vice-versa for the Element of Light."

"Oh... Sorry about that. I guess I forgot."

"Now you know how it works. We have to find and save Twilight Sparkle now!"

Applejack nodded, "It's time to save Twilight Sparkle now!"

Shadow Dragon and his team quickly galloped and headed to the throne room now. They have to save and returned Twilight Sparkle to her good side before she'll be stuck as evil forever...





At the Crystal Empire's Throne Chamber, the evil Twilight Sparkle was looking after the corrupted Crystal Heart on the pillow. She took her armors off as she was brushing her mane and tail gently and calmly. And at the same time, she was drinking her wine calmly and happily. She then read the magazine while laughing in amusement. She smirked darkly.

"I was wondering when you're gonna show up, imbeciles..." Twilight Sparkle said darkly yet calmly. She lifted her head up as she found her old friends stood before her. She giggled happily, "I thought it will take you for a minute to escape the prison. But I guess without me, you're really hopeless."

"That's why we're gonna get you back to our side," Applejack said firmly, "Sister..."

Twilight Sparkle huffed in annoyance, "I haven't heard that since the Canterlot Wedding Day! You all have betrayed me! I'd never forget that day!"

"Oh, Twilight..." Rarity said in concern and upset, "We didn't mean that."

"Yeesh... How long ponies keep reminding that stupid past?!" Rainbow Dash demanded in annoyance.

Pinkie Pie shrugged, "Probably because fans were heartbroken by how we answered and reacted to her. Yeesh, that was harsh of them on us."

Fluttershy sighed, "Please, Twilight. Let us help you. There's still to fix this."

"Too late, traitors!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed in anger as she unleashed her Dark Repel Spell on her own friends in knocking them hard. She armed and readied to attack, "It's time for my revenge."

"I really hate where this is going," Tailtech said in concern.

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Everypony, get ready! Take her down, so I can try to restore her true self! And whatever you do, don't hurt her too hard!"

Icy sighed, "Easy to say than done, Shadow Dragon. Here she come!"

Twilight Sparkle charged at her friends with her powerful Shooting Star Destroyer. She tried to ram and knock her friends out. They all dodged and avoided the attacks swiftly and quickly. 

Applejack charged as she rammed against the princess, who responded by pushing the cowgirl back for the moment. Twilight Sparkle levitated Applejack up and thrown straight at the throne chair hard. Rainbow Dash used her back legs kick on Twilight Sparkle, but missed as the latter slide down before kicked on the former's stomach hard. The princess got up as she gave multiple punches on daredevil Pegasus's chest for few times before kicked her off. Rarity used her Diamond Gatling Blaster wrist in firing at Twilight Sparkle, who teleported and dodged the attacks swiftly for few times. And just before fashion Unicorn could do anything, the princess appeared and fired her Unicorn Burst on her mane. It made Rarity cry unhappily.

Pinkie Pie cheered wildly as she fired her Party Canon on Twilight Sparkle. The Princess of Friendship was annoyed as she levitated both of them in slamming them hard to the ground for few times like hammering a nail to the wood. Fluttershy gave a hard slap on Twilight Sparkle's face very hard. The princess gave a glare at shy pony, who shivered and quivered in fear. Twilight Sparkle unleashed her monstrous and demonic face at Fluttershy. The shy pony screamed and cried unhappily and fearfully.

"That was cold, Twilight! Really!" Icy exclaimed in annoyance as she fired her Ice Beam in freezing Twilight Sparkle up. She sighed, "This is for your own-!"

Icy got slammed to the ground by Twilight Sparkle, who managed to teleport out from the ice cube. Tailtech fired his Typhoon Blaster at her, who summoned the Force Field while approaching him. And just before he could do anything, she gave him a big slap.

"Twilight! This is between you and me only." Shadow Dragon said firmly as he positioned himself in Blazing Dragoon Style, "Don't make me hurt you."

"Too late, pretty boy. You just make this pretty princess angry now!" Twilight Sparkle snapped angrily, "And I'm not happy of what you did to me especially hurting my Sombra! I'm very grumpy!"

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Mares. Why do they always get so emotional about the argument?!"

"You need to do some research about girls," Pinkie Pie said in annoyance.

Twilight Sparkle screamed in anger as she jumped and gave the flying kick at Shadow Dragon, who quickly dodged by flipped and whirled on midair to the ground. She charged in as she landed multiple punches on him, who blocked and deflected them for few times. And just before he could do anything, she swiped the kick on him to the ground. She jumped and stomped on him but missed he rolled over for five times. He kicked via back leg on her face. He then gave the Nerve Punches on her chest and legs for the moment. Twilight Sparkle groaned as she struggled standing up. And just before he could do anything, Twilight Sparkle fired her Unicorn Burst on him to the ground.

Twilight Sparkle levitated Shadow Dragon in front of her as she's slowly crushed him by squeezing him by levitation.

"Any last words, my handsome prince?" Twilight Sparkle asked slyly.

Shadow Dragon sighed, "Sorry for doing this, sweetheart."

Just before Twilight Sparkle could do anything, Mane Five grabbed and held her very tight. Tailtech and Icy helped Shadow Dragon up. Shadow Dragon summoned blackish aura-like on his right hoof while chanted humbly in Cantonese.

"I will sayve you! Yu Mo Gui Gwai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gui Gwai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gui Gwai Fai Di Zao! Restore Spell!"

As Shadow Dragon's hoof glowed gentle of dark aura, he slammed his Restore Spell on Twilight Sparkle's chest hard. As Mane Five held Twilight Sparkle tightly, she screamed in pain. As his Restore Spell made contact with her Cutie Mark as well as Element of Light, hers glowed and shined brightly as the shooting star. The darkness aura within her body purged and poured out. The evil one returned to her true self of light. Twilight Sparkle returned to good side.

As Twilight Sparkle was about to fall down, Shadow Dragon grabbed and held her tight. Everyone gathered and surrounded the couples as they wondered if she was alright. Twilight Sparkle opened her eyes while moaning dizzily.

"Twilight?! Are you alright?" Shadow Dragon asked in concern.

Twilight Sparkle moaned, "Just my pride. What happen?"

Just before any of her friends could do anything, they yelped in pain as they got blasted by the Dark Crystal Spell hard. Both Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked up as they found King Sombra and his dark spiritual Umbrum Ponies entered the scene. And just before Shadow Dragon and his team could do anything, Umbrum Ponies quickly chained the prisoners while the king levitated and have the Crystal Heart in his possession. King Sombra groaned in anger as he glared at Shadow Dragon and his allies.

"It seems I have underestimated you all," King Sombra remarked in annoyance, "But not this time. Execute them now!"

"Stop!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed. Everyone turned and glared at her. She continued, "If you want to execute these rebels, do it in public. This will not only make the Crystal Empire yours but also draw the rest of rebels out. Make them surrender to you. And that way, we can invade the Equestria."

Shadow Dragon and his allies were in shock and heartbroken while King Sombra smirked in amusement. Twilight Sparkle is still evil?! Has she truly gone?!

King Sombra smirked, "An excellent idea, my queen. I knew I can count on you. Take them out to the altar. Await for my arrival!"

"Yes, King Sombra!" Umbrum Ponies hissed.

The Umbrum Ponies guided the heartbroken former friends out. 

King Sombra licked his tongue while looking at Twilight Sparkle, "Shall we?"

King Sombra approached and gave Twilight Sparkle a long passionate kiss for the moment. She then returned the kiss to him. Both of them held each other's heads while continued kissing and interacting tongues each other. Twilight Sparkle gasped in realization as she stopped and pushed him from kissing him at once.

"What is it, my Midnight Sparkle?"

"It's Twilight Sparkle, Sombra," Twilight Sparkle said firmly. King Sombra was in shock and surprise. She sighed, "Yes, I'm freed from your Switch Heart Spell, thanks to Shadow Dragon. And it's good thing that Umbrum Ponies aren't here to manipulate you."

"What do you mean?! How dare you lie to me about my kind manipulate me?! The only ponies who ever did that to me is Princess Amore and her Crystal Empire especially Radiant Hope. She was the only friend I can count on. In the end, she betrayed me. And I was banished to Tarturus for two thousand years!"

"She didn't betray you! She was trying to stop you! And she's trying to save you too!"

"That's a lie!"

"No, it's the truth, Sombra! Radiant Hope really want to save you! During that battle, Frozen Sage wanted to kill you personally for what you have done to her life. And the only way to save you is to get banished. It was Royal Sisters' idea. They all hoped that two thousand years of banishment will help and restore your sanity about your decision. They hope you can turn over the leaf."

"But still..." King Sombra hissed in anger as he glared at his reflection from mirror, "It doesn't change anything that I'm the monster while she's the princess. Nothing ever change our destiny. Nothing ever will."

Twilight Sparkle sighed in pain, "I'm afraid. That never happen for Radiant Hope. She never become the Alicorn Princess."

"What?! No! That's not possible! It can't be!"

"It is, Sombra. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna told me what happen to her after I read your journal. Radiant Hope was heartbroken and pained to continue her studies to become the Princess. She left and travel across the Equestria to find the spell that can turn you into a real pony."

"No... What happen to her? Did she succeed it? Where is she now?! Is she alive?!"

Twilight Sparkle shook her head painfully, "Radiant Hope is gone. Nopony knows what happen to her when she came across the snow wasteland. But the rumors spread that Umbrum Ponies have her..."

"WHAT?! IMPOSSIBLE!" King Sombra exclaimed in anger and shock, "WHY?! How dare them?! How dare they lied to me?!"

"I don't know, Sombra. But I'm sure you will find the answers," Twilight Sparkle said firmly, "Let me ask you - are you going to continue your dark destiny or honor Radiant Hope's memory? She would have wanted you do something good for ponies to prove that you are not monster."

King Sombra was touched and shocked, "Twilight..."

"I need to know one more thing, King Sombra," Twilight Sparkle said in concern. She sighed, "Did you really like me or just use me as your pawn for your conquest? Because for four days, when we were together, you acted like you really meant the words to me with your honesty, sincerely and charmingly."

"No," King Sombra answered, "I really like you, Twilight Sparkle. You remind me so much of Radiant Hope. That is why I wanted you so badly to be with me. Not lust, but with pure love. I'm sorry that... I hurt you badly..."

Twilight Sparkle was surprised and speechless by him. King Sombra really like her and regretted of everything that hurts her a lot for isolating herself from her friends and boyfriend...

"Sire! It is time," Umbrum Guard called.

King Sombra hummed in concern as he entered the dilemma of whether he should learn the truth about Radiant Hope or not. He looked at Twilight Sparkle, who remained firm and calm, she gave him a nod indicating him to do it. He hummed a bit for some thoughts. He sighed in defeat as he must know the truth about what happen to his old friend...





At the Crystal Empire's altar, Umbrum Ponies have not only gathered at the location but also brought both prisoners and locals to witness the execution of Mane Five, Shadow Dragon, Tailtech and even Icy. The shadowy pony soldiers held and blocked the Crystal Ponies from trying to cross the line or even attacked them.

The heroes were chained to the ground as King Sombra and Twilight Sparkle emerged from the castle. They both had the Crystal Heart in possession. Umbrum Ponies cheered wildly and happily for their king. Crystal Empire were now in feared and shocked of what happen next if the heroes were executed. King Sombra held his hoof in holding the Crystal Heart high in ceasing his kind to be silences.

Rhabia hissed in amusement as she began announcement, "Shadow Dragon and his accomplices, you all have been found in guilty for attempt of assassination on King Sombra and manipulation on Queen Twilight Sparkle! The sentence - death! All will be turned into stone"

Crystal Ponies cried in anger and agony about sentencing the heroes whole blaming at King Sombra for everything especially manipulating Twilight Sparkle. Nevertheless, King Sombra and Twilight Sparkle remained silent for the moment. While she feared her friends' and lover's safety, he wondered about the truth he may find.

Rhabia turned and glared at Shadow Dragon and his friends.

"The time has come, rogues. You all have stand at the brink of Tarturus. However, I have one option that can save you from this. Serve us and your beloved queen or the stone?" Rhabia asked slyly. 

Shadow Dragon spitted his mucus at her face. Mane Five, Tailtech and Icy remained firm and angry at Umbrum Ponies. Rhabia growled in anger while shook it off. She growled in annoyance as she continued her announcement,

"Prisoner Shadow Dragon and his accomplices refused to recant. These action will not be tolerated and not to be ignore! And therefore, they must accept our judgment! For justice! For our kind! And for our own salvation! It is our sacred duty to send these unholy demons back to where they belong! Your majesty, execute them!"

Crystal Ponies gasped and screamed in shock and feared of what they just heard. Umbrume Ponies cheered proudly and wildly. Shadow Dragon and his friends held each other's hooves as they were ready to embrace their darkest hour. Twilight Sparkle looked feared and shocked of the event as she looked away in unable to watch the event. But King Sombra did nothing? 

Rhabia looked surprise and shock of his mood and action. And just before she could ask, King Sombra gave her a glare.

"Tell me the truth. What happen to Radiant Hope?!" King Sombra demanded in anger. Rhabia and her Umbrum Ponies yelped in concern and fear as they remained in silent about the name. He growled, "What happen to her?! What did you do to her when you all have her?!"

Rhabia hissed, "Sire, it's not time to talk about this! I don't know how but-!"

King Sombra interrupted, "NOW! You will answer to your king!"

Rhabia hissed in fear, "Thousand years ago, Radiant Hope came upon to our home. We invited her to join our crusade. We were about to convince her to join us through our disguises. But she use her magic on us and home for lighting. She tried to escape from us before we could explain our reason. She fell into the abyss."

"She died?!" King Sombra asked in shock and pain. He roared in anger, "Why didn't you save her?! Why didn't you help her?! I thought I trusted you!"

"We did! We tried! But that is not important! Twilight Sparkle-!"

"Radiant Hope was my friend! She was my love! And now she's gone because of you! Why was I created in the first place?! Why must I suffered this painful fate?!"

"You were created to bring our salvation! Deliver our revenge to these wretched ponies! All must face our judgment, Sombra! We are the rightful creatures to rule this land, not these foolish weak links, just like your pathetic friend! She's nothing pathetic, useless and delusional mare who believed you to be good stallion! She was wrong about you! She may have defied her destiny to meet her end. You will not defy it! You will always be the monster, just like us!"

King Sombra was heartbroken and shocked as he looked down and cried. Crystal Ponies were in shock, and even Shadow Dragon and his friends were surprised of it.. They never thought that the tyrant king like him could cry.

Rhabia hissed, "You're useless! That foolish mare have made you soft! I relived you from command, Sombra! You're no longer use to us now!"

"No. You're wrong..." The mare said firmly. Everyone gasped. Twilight Sparkle armed with her magical powers, "You're wrong about King Sombra and Radiant Hope. If she defied her destiny, so can he! It shows that everypony can make their own destiny, not based on what ponies expected! Unlike you and your kind, he has a heart!"

Crystal Ponies and the heroes cheered happily to see that Twilight Sparkle was indeed freed from manipulation! She continued her announcement.

"Citizens of Crystal Empire! Umbrum Ponies have abused their own kindred for their personal gain! Deceived all of us behind the true story of King Sombra's sufferings! And now, they declare turncoat on their own king as well as invasion on our home an Equestria! Will we allow it?!"

Crystal Ponies shouted in anger and gave the battle cry as they refused to let their home or Equestria to be fallen under Umbrum Ponies. The Umbrum Ponies were in shock and concern of what they just saw. The locals are fighting back!

"Glad to hear that, Twiley!" The familiar voice cried. Everyone turned to the east as they found Shining Armor and his team have arrived at the scene. He continued, "We're here to help. And we brought more help!"

And just before anypony could respond, everyone witnessed the arrival of large army of Mystic Ponies of Ice led by Frozen Sage - a white Unicorn mare with blond gentle long mane and long tail, she wore green armor and a headwear and her Cutie Mark is a long sword, shield and a giant ice crystal-like. Crystal Ponies cheered wildly and happily while Umbrum Ponies screeched in fear and concern.

"Shining Armor! Cadance! You've made it!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily with her tears pourin out.

Princess Cadance smiled, "Glad we've made it! If Frozen Sage hadn't come in time, Crystal Empire would have fallen."

Frozen Sage armed with her long sword and shield, "Now it is time to take Crystal Empire back and defeat the Umrbum Ponies for good!"

"Everypony, charge!" Shining Armor ordered firmly, "FOR CRYSTAL EMPIRE!"

Both Crystal Ponies and Mystic Ponies of Ice gave the loud battle cry as they all charged and entered the battlefield. And just before Umbrum Ponies could do anything; the monsters got pushed, blinded, blasted, knocked out and killed by them. They even freed Shadow Dragon and his team as the latter joined the battlefield.

Shadow Dragon reunited with Twilight Sparkle before giving her a big hug, followed by Mane Five, Lance Justicestrike, Spike, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance as they all chatted and commented in relief. Flash Sentry, Tailtech, Icy, Red Arsenal and even Shiroi Bai were there as well.

Twilight Sparkle giggled, "What took you guys long?"

"The usual late plan of how to surprise the enemies," Shadow Dragon joked.

Shining Armor laughed happily, "You've got that right, buddy."

"What's the plan, Twi?" Applejack asked.

"Crystal Heart..." Twilight Sparkle said firmly while looking at King Sombra holding it, "We have to restore it. We have to put it back to altar. It should unleash powerful magic to defeat all of Umbrum Ponies for good."

Princess Cadance nodded in agreement, "I know how to restore it. Then, let's do it before it's too late!"

And just before anypony could do anything, they got hit and knocked by the dark powerful blast to the ground hard. Twilight Sparkle and her friends moaned and groaned painfully as they struggled in getting up. They witnessed the angry Rhabia glaring at them. She screeched in anger.

"You all have ruined everything! I shall make you suffer, especially you - Sombra!"

Shining Armor groaned, "Twilight, get to altar now! We'll hold her off!"

Rhabia charged and chased after Twilight Sparkle and her friends. Red Arsenal fired his Flare for blinding her. Shining Armor fired his Unicorn Burst in knocking her out. 

Both Red Arsenal and Shining Armor fired their Explosive Arrows and Shining Star Strikes at her. Rhabia screeched loudly at them off. Shiroi Bai fired her Hikari Strikes, Rarity fired her Diamond Gatling Blasters, Fluttershy fired her Bat Spirit's Sonic Wave Attacks and Pinkie Pie fired her Party Canon at the spiritual pony off. She fired her Dark Magic in knocking the shooters out. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry charged in as they keep swinging their weapons at her very hard. Rhabia screeched in anger as she swung her tail at the fighters off. Shining Armor and his team continued holding Rhabia off as well as sometimes dodged her attacks when she fought back by magic and punches.

Twilight Sparkle nodded as she, Princess Cadance, Shadow Dragon and King Sombra headed off to the Crystal Empire's altar. Both Shadow Dragon and King Sombra battled with the enemies. Dragoking fired his attacks at the enemies. They were protecting Twilight Sparkle and Princess Cadance, were setting the Crystal Heart on the altar.

"Ready?" Princess Cadance asked.

Twilight Sparkle nodded, "Yeah. Let's do this!"

Princess Cadance and Twilight Sparkle chanted firmly, "Element of Light, heed our prays. Restore the Crystal Heart to its true self. Restore its Light! Restore its Hope! Restore its Faith! Save our Home! Defeat the Enemy! Let our enemies be perished forever!"

"No! I will not allow it!" Rhabia screeched in anger as she fired her Dark Magic Repel in knocking all of her enemies out including the Crystal Heart out from the altar. She roared in anger as she grabbed Twilight Sparkle by neck. She slowly strangled and chocked the Princess of Friendship to death, "I will make you suffer for everything! You will die!"

"No. All of Umbrum Ponies will die." The voice said firmly. As Rhabia turned, she gasped in shock and feared. King Sombra was near to the altar with Crystal Heart ready to place. He hissed angrily, "This is for Radiant Heart! It's time I make my own destiny!"

Rhabia gasped, "Noooooooooo!"

And just before anypony could do anything, King Sombra placed the Crystal Heart on the altar. As it spun, it glowed brightly and beautifully. Upon spotting the altar glowing, both Crystal Ponies and Mystic Ponies of Ice bowed down as their positive energy are transferring and channeling to Crystal Heart for more power. With so much energy, it blasted its powerful energy of light waves out and across the Crystal Empire. 

It turned crystallized the ponies into their Crystal Modes. It also blasted and shattered all of Umbrum Ponies to pieces. They including Rhabia have all gone into oblivion as they all can't stand the Crystal Heart's light and power. The darkness aura within the city is dispersed and replaced by the aurora of rainbow lights across the Equestria.

With the Umbrum Ponies were defeated and killed, both Crystal Ponies and Mystic Ponies of Ice cheered wildly and happily as they have finally won the battle. But at its cost - King Sombra's body slowly disintegrating and burning. He slowly laid his back on the ground hard. Everyone gathered and looked at him. He then looked at Crystal Empire's fair. He sighed happily.

"We did it..." King Sombra said in relief and happy, "I finally get the chance to see the fair after so long of sufferings by its light. It's beautiful. I wish she was here to see this. This will be my last time to see it..."

Twilight Sparkle gasped, "Sombra! Hang on! There's the spell that I can-!"

"Don't, Twilight. I don't deserve it after everything I have done to you and everyone else."

"But..."

"Besides, someone is waiting for me. I think she waited for me too long."

Twilight Sparkle poured the tears out in despair and pain, "Sombra..."

King Sombra kissed Twilight Sparkle's left cheek, "Thank you, Twilight Sparkle. You have saved me from my darkest path. I will never forget it. Be happy with someone you had love."

And just before Twilight Sparkle could do anything, King Sombra's body disintegrated into ashes as they flew up to the sky. She and everyone cried and sobbed tearfully as they all lowered their heads down. Despite being the villain, he was a good stallion. It's what Radiant Hope had hope for and wanted him to be... 

"What happen to him? Where he will be send to?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern

Frozen Sage approached and answered, "Heaven, Twilight Sparkle. Despite the sins he committed, he finally found his redemption. Therefore, he deserve to be with Radiant Hope. He'll be fine."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "I hope he's okay. I hope so..."





During the Crystal Fair, Crystal Ponies and Mystic Ponies of Ice celebrated their not only annual public holiday but also King Sombra's heroic action. He was even built as the giant Statue on the north with Radiant Hope. It's the moment he will not be forgotten...

Twilight Sparkle was alone at the park as she was waiting for someone. Her friends, family and Shadow Dragon had arrived at the scene as they all wondered of what's going on.

Twilight Sparkle sighed as she bowed down, "I called you because I owe you all a big apology. I'm sorry for everything especially how I react and treated you all. I'm so ashamed of my action and ignorance to you about Clovis being King Sombra. I hope you all can forgive me for this big mess."

Everyone remained silent as they were looking at her. Instead of upset or angry mood, they smiled in relief and happy.

"Forget it, Twi. It ain't your fault," Applejack said calmly.

Spike nodded, "Yeah. It's kinda ironic that we were the ones who ignore you in the first place about Cadance being impostor since the Wedding Day. So, we deserve that. Sorta..."

Princess Cadance smiled, "Well, either way, I'm just glad that everything is over."

Everyone commented in agreement about forgiving Twilight Sparkle about the mess especially commenting ironically about their mistakes from Wedding Day.

Shining Armor sighed as he hugged Twilight Sparkle, "I'm just glad you're okay and safe. I was so worried."

"Me too..." Twilight Sparkle nodded as she hugged Shining Armor a moment. She turned and approached Shadow Dragon, "Shadow Dragon, thank you for being there. And I'm sorry for it."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "No big deal. I'm just glad you're alright. I was so worried about you. I thought I lost you. But it's over now."

"Yeah... It's over for both of us." Twilight Sparkle said in shame. Everyone looked shock, confuse and concern about it. She was sniffling and crying in despair, "After what we've been through especially my mixing love for you and Sombra, I don't think we don't deserve each other."

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard.

"What?! Why?!"

"I've been thinking of what King Sombra has said. Maybe he's right about us and the Elements. This... It's not really working. We weren't meant for each other. The Element of Light chose the wrong wielder."

"Don't talk like that, Twilight. Please. Don't say that. It's not your fault. I'm sorry for my behavior yesterday. I was just... I was just trying to protect you and save you."

"I know. And I'm glad too. But... We've argued so many times. It's for the best that we don't see each other. I need to clear things out especially my mixed feelings."

"But-!"

"Please, Dragon Hope... I don't want to hurt you again," Twilight Sparkle said tearfully, "The last thing I want is to hurt you badly. Please, do it for me, Dragon Hope. One last time..."

Shadow Dragon sighed as he nodded briefly with sadness. Both Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon gave each other a long passionate kiss but cried tearfully. Everyone sighed in upset as they looked down in shame and pain. The couples departed while looked at each other sadly for the moment.

"I love you, Twilight Sparkle. I always do..." Shadow Dragon said in upset.

Twilight Sparkle sniffled, "I know. I always love you too."

Shadow Dragon nodded shamefully as he turned and was about to walk away. Lance Justicestrike and Flash Sentry approached him but he shook his head in not following him. They both were heartbroken and shock to see it. As he trotted off, Dragoking followed his master. During walking away from his friends and family, he shed some tears out in crying.

Twilight Sparkle sniffled tearfully to see her lover walked away. She was ashamed of breaking her relationship with him due to the event. She was not happy and proud of it. Mane Five and their friends sighed in upset to see her being heartbroken, pained and sad. Shining Armor approached and gave his sister a comfort hug.

Shining Armor sighed, "You know. I kinda like that guy..."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Too bad you've missed it."





At the outskirt of Crystal Empire, a familiar character along with Amon and Starlight Glimmer stood and watched the event. Da Ji smirked.

"Well, not exactly we had hope for. But we broke those two up," Da Ji said in amusement, "Twilight Sparkle is at her weakest point now."

Amon nodded, "Good enough. You've done well to serve as our spy. Everything goes according to our plan..."

"What's next?" Starlight Glimmer asked in amusement.

Amon smiled as he turned to his pupil, "Now for the final test. Defeat Twilight Sparkle. Ensure that this timeline will not exist. And above all, take your revenge. Seekcurse will help and guide you to accomplish your goal. Make sure you pass the test."

Starlight Glimmer smiled, "As you command, master. Twilight Sparkle will pay for what she has done to my work..."

END...

Prepare for Mystic Season 5 Finale - Cutie Remark Part I & II.

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Robin Atkin Downes: Clovis Calm/King Sombra
Asheligh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash
Andrea Libman: Flutteshy, Pinkie Pie
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Rhabia

Minor Casts:
Cathy Weseluck: Spike
Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike
Vincent Tong: Flash Sentry
Kate Higgins: Tailtech
Kristen Bell: Icy
Andrew Francis: Shining Armor
Britt McKillip: Princess Cadance
Hayden Panettiere: Shiroi Bai
Crispin Freeman: Red Arsenal
Dee Bradley Baker: Dragoking, Umbrum Ponies

Cameo:
Angelina Jolie: Frozen Sage
Stephanie Sheh: Da Ji
Jason Statham: Amon Blood Statham
Kelly Sheriden: Starlight Glimmer