Persona: The "Pony"-verse Legacy

by Golden Flare

Episode 5: The Gauntlet of Sombra

Everyone made it back to the library, Spike was preparing the tea, as he was requested to do so, and everyone found a seat and sat down. Even and Ley answered any and all questions the princess had for them.

"I see." Celestia said.

"I'm sorry about any trouble we may have caused." Even stated.

"It's alright." Celestia commented.
"And as a symbol of our newfound trust, I humbly bestow upon you two a new power."

Celestia's horn was enveloped in a bright light, and all of a sudden, two orbs of light floated into both Even and Ley respectively.
There was no doubt about it. The two humans became stronger from the princess's magic.

Even has leveled up drastically.

Even Flaire Lv. 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 5
Courage +3 +2 +2 = 18
Expression +2 +3 +1 = 20
Understanding +2 +2 +2 = 21
Knowledge +2 +1 +2 = 27
Diligence +2 +3 +4 = 21

Both of Even's Personas have leveled up drastically.

King Sombra Lv. 3 -> 4 -> 5
Strength +1 +2 = 13
Magic +2 +3 = 20
Endurance +2 +2 = 15
Agility +1 +2 = 13
Luck +1 +4 = 14

King Sombra has learned a new move.
-Dark Zio- ---
-Barrier- ---
-Darknarok- ---
**Swift Strike** ---

Queen Chrysalis Lv. 1 -> 2 -> 3
Strength +2 +2 = 14
Magic +2 +3 = 19
Endurance +3 +1 = 16
Agility +1 +3 = 13
Luck +2 +2 = 15

Queen Chrysalis has learned a new move.
-Life Drain- ---
-Spirit Drain- ---
-Kill Rush- ---
**Mind Slice** ---

Ley has leveled up drastically.

Ley Green Lv. 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 5
Courage +3 +3 +2 = 19
Expression +3 +2 +2 = 27
Understanding +4 +1 +2 = 24
Knowledge +2 +2 +1 = 27
Diligence +2 +1 +1 = 18

Princess Cadence has leveled up drastically.

Princess Cadence Lv. 3 -> 4 -> 5
Strength +3 +3 = 17
Magic +4 +3 = 19
Endurance +3 +2 = 15
Agility +2 +2 = 15
Luck +4 +4 = 18

Princess Cadence has learned a new move.
-Light Beam- **Twin Shot**
-Media- ---
-Barrier- ---
-Love Struck- ---

One of Princess Cadence's moves has evolved.
Media -> Mediarama

"Did we... just get stronger?" Ley asked.

"Yes." Celestia answered.
"You two will play an important role here in Equestria, you see, I recently heard that there was somepony causing mass mayhem around every corner of this peaceful land, and we need you to help us, listen carefully..."

Episode 5: The Gauntlet of Sombra

Princess Celestia has explained the situation very thoroughly, the pony's name was unknown, though. countless reports of memory loss, severely injured ponies; some in critical condition.

Even's Knowledge has increased. +3 = 30

Ley's Knowledge has increased. +3 = 30

Apple Bloom's Knowledge has increased. +3 = 12

Sweetie Belle's Knowledge has increased. +3 = 11

Scootaloo's Knowledge has increased. +3 = 12

Twilight's Knowledge has increased. +3 = 29

"..."

She stopped. Why did the princess go silent all of a sudden? Then Even noticed Celestia glare at her sister. Even could only guess what that means.

She's still mad at Luna for what she tried to do to Even.

"Before I continue... Luna. Apologize. Right now." Celestia said, sternly.

"...Yes, sister." Luna hesitantly agreed.
"Even... Ley... I apologize. I shouldn't have done what I did, I'm ashamed of it... And I'm sorry."

"It's no biggie." Even winked as he commented, brushing off the incident like it was nothing.

The entire group was completely astonished. Why wasn't Even mad? And what about-

"I agree. Completely." Ley said, catching on to what Even was doing.

"W-Why?! Why are you not mad?!" Luna half-screamed, trying to understand why they said that.
"How come none of you hate me? I don't understand you!"

"It's the same thing with Twilight." Even stated.
"You saw me as a threat, and you took action, it's all ok. I'm not mad, at least, not anymore."

Even's Expression has increased. +3 = 23

Even's Understanding has increased. +2 = 23

"Yeah! Everything's ok now! Let's start over and try to be friends, how's that sound?" Ley said with a smile.

Ley's Expression has increased. +1 = 28

Ley's Understanding has increased. +2 = 26

"I don't understand you." Luna repeated.

"Why don't you try and get to know us?" Even suggested.
"Maybe then you'll understand us."

Luna thought for a moment, and realized that he was right. It was the most logical answer, after all.

"...Ok." Luna finally agreed.
"T-Thank you."

"Now, was that so hard, sister?" Celestia asked with a smirk.

"Not really." Luna answered with a smile.

The two shared a friendly giggle after all the tension that has occurred.

Even felt a faint bond between the two princesses.

Even has developed a Social Link with them.

Princess Celestia - Dawn Arcana - Rank 1 (*) - - - - - - - - -

Princess Luna - Dusk Arcana - Rank 1 (*) - - - - - - - - -

Celestia continued with her explanation, but had little information left to share. Only that the culprit seems to be creating a pattern with the crimes she's committing. But both Celestia and Luna refused to reveal what the pattern was. Said something about them finding out on their own. Was it some kind of test?

Even's Knowledge has increased. +1 = 31

Ley's Knowledge has increased. +1 = 31

Apple Bloom's Knowledge has increased. +1 = 13

Sweetie Belle's Knowledge has increased. +1 = 12

Scootaloo's Knowledge has increased. +1 = 13

Twilight's Knowledge has increased. +1 = 30

"In case you're going to ask, we don't know what the pattern is ourselves." Cadence commented.

"She's right." Shining Armor agreed.
"And even if we knew, we'd respect the princess's wishes and not say a thing."

"I can respect that." Even said after he sighed.

~~~

Everyone began to go home after a long day, and the princesses are needed back at the castle so they can lower the sun and raise the moon. It is sunset, after all. But before Celestia left, she quietly told something to Twilight,

"Why don't you give Even and Ley a place to stay for the night?"

Twilight was confused for a moment, but kept listening,

"I doubt they have any money to stay at an inn, so maybe you could-"

"I understand, princess." Twilight interrupted, but didn't realize it.

"Ok. See you in the morning." Celestia said.

She flew off with Luna behind her, leaving Twilight with the two humans.

"Do... Do you two wanna stay for the night?" Twilight asked.

"Sure." Even answered without hesitation, somehow knowing that she would ask.

"Let's get inside, then." Twilight suggested.

The trio waltzed inside the library, Twilight closed the door with her magic when everyone was in.

~~~

Ley and Spike were fast asleep tonight, exhausted from everything that's happened today. But Even was wide awake, he was sleeping on the couch, Ley was sleeping the bed in the guest room; which was only made for one, and Spike was in his basket-like bed in Twilight's room, but Twilight couldn't sleep either. She decided to confront Even and talk to him.

"Hey." Twilight said.

"Hey." Even said back.

"Um, I just wanted to say thank you for straightening out this whole mess." Twilight said.
"And again... I'm sorry."

"It's ok, Twilight." Even said.
"It's all water under the bridge now, ok?"

"Ok." Twilight agreed.
"Tomorrow... If you're up for it... Maybe we could do some studying, you know, to find out more about your Personas."

Even remembered that he already knew a lot about his Personas and the Persona ability, but he didn't want anymore tension between him and Twilight, so he went with his gut.

"Sounds good." Even said.

"Ok." Twilight said.

Twilight slowly walked up to Even and gently kissed him on his cheek and whispered in his ear,

"Thank you."

Even began to blush out of control. Twilight giggled at the look on his face.

Even felt his bond with Twilight has grown stronger.

Twilight Sparkle - Learner Arcana - Rank 2 * (*) - - - - - - - -

"Good night." Twilight said as she disappeared upstairs.

Even was still shocked. He couldn't stop blushing. But he managed to get some sleep.

~~~

Tuesday, June 2, 2013 -> Wednesday, June 3, 2013

~~~

Even slowly woke up out of a sound sleep, when he noticed something odd. VERY odd. Something was on top of him, pressing it's lips against his, the image slowly came into focus. It was Twilight.

"AHHHH!" Even screamed, pushing Twilight off of him.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?"

"I-I'm sorry! I couldn't help myself!" Twilight said.

"DON'T YOU REALIZE HOW BAD THIS IS!?" Even screaming as he asked.

"I'm sorry!" Twilight repeated.

"OH MY GOD, LEY'S GONNA KILL ME FOR THIS!" Even panicked.

"Even? Is everything ok in there?" Ley asked from the other room.

"!!!" Even motioned.
"Uh..."

"She can't know about this!" Twilight stated.

"I don't have the guts to lie to her, Twilight!" Even said.
"I have to say something!"

"So, your just gonna tell her the truth, knowing that it may hurt her?" Twilight asked.

"Better that than her finding out on her own and be more angry than she will be right now!" Even answered.

A slow-paced clapping happened out of nowhere.

"Bravo, Even." Ley said.
"You passed the test."

"Test?" Even asked, confused.

"Twilight and I got up early and we started thinking, 'How trustworthy could Even be for the princess to give him a new power?' so, we set this all up, just to see how you were going to handle a situation like this one." Ley explained.
"And you passed with flying colors."

Even felt a new bond with his friends.

Even has developed a very unique Social Link.

Even's True Bonds - Slavedriver Arcana - Rank 1 (*) - - - - - - - - -

Even just stood there, motionless. They didn't realize it, but Even's blood was boiling like crazy.

HE.

IS.

PISSED.

"Even?" Ley asked.

"I'm going for a walk." Even strained, trying to hold in his immense anger.

As Even walked towards the door, Ley noticed his eyes were glowing green and red. Yeah, he's REALLY pissed.

"Twilight... did you see..." Ley asked with a slight quiver in her voice.

"I did." Twilight answered with worry in her voice.
"Maybe we went a little too far."

~~~

Even walked over to Sweet Apple Acres to the CMC, but little did he know that they were waiting for him.

"Even!" Apple Bloom shouted with delight.
"...Um, is somethin' wrong?"

"I have frustration to vent, you still have your Persona?" Even asked with anger in his voice.

"Eeyup!" Apple Bloom answered, imitating Big Mac's trademark saying.

"Then let's get to it." Even stated.
"PERSONA!!!"

For the entire morning, Even and Apple Bloom were training their Personas, with Even hoping to release a ton of his anger while doing so.

King Sombra has leveled up.

King Sombra Lv. 5 -> 6
Strength +4 = 17
Magic +5 = 25
Endurance +4 = 19
Agility +3 = 16
Luck +2 = 16

One of King Sombra's moves has evolved.
Dark Zio -> Dark Zionga

Queen Chrysalis has leveled up.

Queen Chrysalis Lv. 3 -> 4
Strength +3 = 17
Magic +2 = 21
Endurance +3 = 19
Agility +3 = 16
Luck +4 = 19

Queen Chrysalis has learned a new move.
-Life Drain- **Dia**
-Spirit Drain- ---
-Kill Rush- ---
-Mind Slice- ---

Apple Bloom has leveled up.

Apple Bloom Lv. 1 -> 2
Courage +3 = 10
Expression +2 = 10
Understanding +2 = 10
Knowledge +3 = 16
Diligence +3 = 10

Apple Bloom's Persona, Stalwart Stallion, has leveled up.

Stalwart Stallion Lv. 2 -> 3
Strength +3 = 16
Magic +1 = 10
Endurance +3 = 16
Agility +2 = 14
Luck +3 = 11

Stalwart Stallion has learned a new move.
-Quake- ---
-Head Block- ---
-Zio Oculus- ---
**Blue Wall** ---

"We got stronger, didn't we?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Yeah, we did." Even answered with more calmness in his voice.

He was able to vent out his anger through training, now all he needs to do is apologize to Ley and Twilight for storming off. And maybe they'll apologize for that cruel test they gave him.

"What about OUR Personas?!" Scootaloo yelled.

"Yeah!" Sweetie Belle agreed.

"They come to you when the time is right." Even replied.
"Remember, you'll have to face yourselves to earn your Personas, and whatever they say, you know it's the truth. And you have to accept it."

"What does THAT mean?" Scootaloo asked, confused.

"I'll see you girls later." Even said as he walked back to the library.

The CMC had quite the confused looks on their faces.

"That Even is one weird dude." Scootaloo commented.

~~~

Even returned back to the library, ready to confront his two friends.

But when he got there...

"Ley?"
"Twilight?"

They weren't.

"Even?" a male voice spoke.

"Oh hey, Spike." Even said.
"Where's Ley and Twilight?"

"They're out looking for you!" Spike replied.
"After you left, they were going frantic and rushed out the door! They sounded so worried!"

"Oh, boy." Even responded.
"We'd better go look for them."

"Right!" Spike agreed.

Then the duo ran out of the library, looking for their friends.

~~~

12:17PM >>Rewind>> 10:56AM

~~~

"This is bad! Real bad!" Ley said, acting panicky.
"If Even goes off somewhere and someone makes him even more angry, who knows what could happen!"

"You're right!" Twilight said, worried.
"We have to go find him!"

The two began to rush out the door.

"Hey, Twilight... Twilight?" Spike said.

The door slammed behind them. Spike got to the window and shouted to Twilight as long as he could,

"TWILIGHT! WHAT'S WRONG?!"

"EVEN! ANGRY! END OF EQUESTRIA! GOTTA FIND HIM!" Twilight shouted back.

"Oh, boy." Spike commented.
"I hope they find him, for everypony's sake."

~~~

10:56AM >>Fast-Forward>> 12:21PM

~~~

"Twillllllight! Leeeeeey!" Even called out.

"Twillllight! Where are yooooou?" Spike called out as well.

They searched practically everywhere...

Until...

"OOF!" two females yelped.

"Well, hey there, girls." Even said, smiling.

"EVEN!" Twilight and Ley cheered in unison while dog piling Even.

"GAH!" Even half-screamed.

"Even, we were so worried about you!" Ley said.
"We're sorry! We're so SO sorry!"

"It's ok, I-"

"No, it's not ok!" Twilight said, interrupting Even.
"We didn't mean to make you mad!"

"Girls-"

"Please, Even! Please don't be mad!" Ley demanded, also interrupting Even.
"Please!"

"GIRLS!!" Even yelled at the top of his lungs.

The two girls became silent.

"NOW, as I was GOING to say, before you two kept INTERRUPTING ME, I was going to SAY that I was coming back to apologize for storming off." Even explained.

The girls looked dumbfounded.

"Ohhhhhh." the female duo said in unison.

"Heh, I knew that." Ley commented under her breath. But Even heard her.

"Yeah, Suuuure ya did." Even replied.

Even's Expression increased. +2 = 25

Ley's Expression increased. +3 = 31

Twilight's Expression increased. +3 = 17

"Maybe we should head back to the library." Twilight suggested.

"Yeah, let's do that." Even agreed.

The group of four walked back to the library.

"Hey Even..." Twilight said.

"Yeah?" Even asked.

"About what I did back there, you know, the kiss..." Twilight began, then she motioned Even to kneel to her height. She put her muzzle to his ear and whispered,

"I enjoyed every second of it."

Twilight began walking again with a triumphant smile on her face, leaving Even looking dumbfounded this time.

Twilight's Courage has increased. +3 = 15

Even can sense Twilight's weird, but cute affection for him.

Twilight Sparkle - Learner Arcana - Rank 3 * * (*) - - - - - - -

Even resumed his stroll back to the library.

~~~

Even, Ley, Twilight, and Spike were looking through every book in the library.

"It's no use," Spike commented.
"We're NEVER gonna find ANYTHING about these Personas!"

"Hmm..." Even murmured.

"What is it?" Ley asked.

"The Gauntlet of Sombra." Even began to read.

"!" Twilight, Spike and Ley motioned.

"A gauntlet that gives the bearer unlimited power." Even read.

"Whoa." Spike commented in awe.

"Twilight, write a letter to the princesses, saying to meet us here, ASAP." Even ordered.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, that's MY job." Spike corrected.

"Ok then, SPIKE, write a letter to-"

"I'm on it." Spike answered, interrupting Even like Twilight and Ley did before.

"Jeez." Even thought out loud.

~~~

1:03PM >>Fast-Forward>> 1:34PM

~~~

The princesses arrived to library by Even's request.

"We came as soon as we could." Luna stated.
"Was there something that you wanted?"

"Yeah," Even began.
"Do you know anything about 'The Gauntlet of Sombra'?"

"!!" Celestia and Luna motioned.

"I read about it in one of Twilight's books." Even said in response to the Celestia and Luna's surprised looks.

"It used to be Sombra's, but we locked it away." Luna stated.

"Why?" Even curiously asked.

"Oh, I think you know why." Celestia commented.

Even began to think for a second, and remembered something about King Sombra. He remembered that he was a slave-driving monster. Even's mood shifted from curious to bummed out.

"I...I see." Even said, practically depressed.

"Do not doubt yourself." Luna advised.
"You are not like him."

"Really?" Even asked.

"Yes." Luna answered.
"You may have Sombra as a Persona, but YOU have a heart, unlike him."

Luna's Expression has increased. +3 = 64

Even's Understanding has increased. +3 = 26

Even walked up to Luna and gave her a hug, as a way of saying "thank you" to her. Luna returned the hug as much as Even.

Even's connection with Luna has grown stronger.

Princess Luna - Dusk Arcana - Rank 2 * (*) - - - - - - - -

Both Even and Luna regained their composure, ended their hug, and stepped back from each other.

"If you still wish to possess the gauntlet," Luna began.
"Then you will need a new weapon. The sword you, um, 'acquired' from that old suit of armor won't do you much good against stronger enemies."

"You mean..." Even said with excitement in his voice.

"Yes." Celestia began.
"You will need to upgrade your weaponry."

"ALLLLLLLLL RIGHT!!" Even shouted with glee while he jumped with his fist in the air.

"In fact, we have one for you." Celestia said with a smile.
"Luna?"

Luna nodded and levitated a sword and sheath with her magic.

"This blade is one my sister crafted herself." Luna started to explain.
"This is known as The Philomena Blade. It was inspired by my sister from her pet, Philomena, as she is a phoenix, and she hoped to one day passed it on to somepony with a kind heart and a great sense of justice, so on behalf of me and my sister, this sword is now yours to wield."

The sword had a phoenix talon on it's hilt, phoenix wings for it's hand guards with a sun for a crest in the middle, and the blade itself shimmered a brilliant silver, but all in all, it felt surprisingly light in Even's hand. Even pulled the sword out of it's sheath and began to swing it around like he had been sword-fighting his whole life. Even had a confident look upon his face.

"I can rock this." Even said, smiling confidently.

Even has received and equipped a new weapon.

Royal Guard's Sword -> Philomena Blade

Even and his Personas have become stronger with his new sword.

Strength +2 -> +4
Magic +0 -> +3
Endurance +2 -> +4
Agility +1 -> +4
Luck +1 -> +5

King Sombra has learned a new move.
-Dark Zionga- **Agi**
-Barrier- ---
-Darknarok- ---
-Swift Strike- ---

King Sombra's dark spirit has tainted one of it's moves.
Agi -> Dark Agi

Queen Chrysalis has learned a new move.
-Life Drain- **Agi**
-Spirit Drain- ---
-Kill Rush- ---
-Mind Slice- ---

Celestia's horn flickered to life and glowed upon Even and Ley. Even's appearance has changed, his clothes turned from blue with white cuffs to red with yellow cuffs, his eyes turned blue, also his hair became a bright yellow. Ley's appearance has changed as well, her clothes turned from a white shirt with denim pants to a neon blue shirt with a lacey white jacket and long white shorts, her eyes became blue as well, and her hair became light brown.

"I gave you a new weapon, so I think it's only fair that I give you two a new appearance." Celestia decided.

Something inside Even and Ley has changed.

Even has leveled up.

Level 5 -> 6
Courage +4 = 22
Expression +2 = 27
Understanding +3 = 29
Knowledge +3 = 34
Diligence +3 = 24

Ley has leveled up.

Level 5 -> 6
Courage +4 = 23
Expression +2 = 33
Understanding +3 = 29
Knowledge +3 = 34
Diligence +3 = 21

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"

Everyone jumped when they heard the scream.

"TWILIGHT! COME QUICK!" Rarity screamed as she burst through the door.

The group cleared out of the library, except for the princesses.

"Luna, go retrieve the gauntlet." Celestia ordered.
"He'll need it for the battles he will soon face."

Luna nodded and the princesses exited the library.

~~~

Everyone quickly arrived to the town square. That's when they saw it...

"You're wrong! YOU'RE WRONG!!" Sweetie Belle screeched.

"Stop pretending that you don't see it." Shadow Sweetie Belle demanded.
"You don't REALLY want to be a seamstress like your sister, you just want to be one because she is, because you don't have a will of your own. You don't even realize your special talent when it's right in front of eyes!"

"STOP!! STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!" Sweetie Belle ordered.

"You know it's the truth, cuz you're me, and I'm you." Shadow Sweetie Belle said, smiling evilly.

"No. You're not." Sweetie Belle stated.

"No, Sweetie Belle!" Even shouted.
"If you want your Persona, you have to accept what your shadow says!"

"NO!!! NO PERSONA IS WORTH THIS!!!" Sweetie Belle screeched.

"Then what are you waiting for?" Shadow Sweetie Belle asked.
"GO ON! SAY IT AGAIN!"

At that moment...

Sweetie Belle snapped.

"YOU'RE NOT ME!!!!!" Sweetie Belle squealed at the top of her lungs.

Her words echoed throughout Ponyville.

"HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! THAT'S RIGHT!! I'M ME NOW!!" Shadow Sweetie Belle said, triumphantly.

The shadow began to transform. It looks like Sweetie Belle, except she's 30 feet tall, her body and mane were silhouetted with shades of black, white, and gray, glowing green eyes, and microphones dangling from her bangs.

"I am a shadow..." Shadow Sweetie Belle began.
"...of your true self."

"!!!" everyone motioned.

"SEE!? I'M NOT YOU ANYMORE!!" Shadow Sweetie Belle stated.

"Persona!" Even shouted as he attacked his card.

"GET OUTTA MY SIGHT!!!" the shadow yelled.

The microphones got closer to the shadow's muzzle and it sung a screeching song, one that forced even Sombra to his knees.

"WHAT? YOU DON'T LIKE MY SINGING? TOO BAD!!!" the shadow said.

"DARK ZIONGA!" Even shouted, declaring an attack.

It dealt heavy damage onto the shadow.

"WHAT?!! YOU LITTLE PEST!!" the shadow said, angrily.

"Persona!" Apple Bloom shouted, arriving to the battlefield.
"ZIO OCULUS!"

An electric beam hit the shadow and delivered heavy damage onto it. It appears to be weak against electricity.

"ARRRRRGH!!!! STUPID BRATS!!! SHUT UP AND LET ME KILL YOU!!" the shadow screamed in anger.

"Sweetie Belle, if you don't accept yourself, your friends are going to die!" Twilight said to Sweetie Belle.

"I can't! I just can't!" Sweetie Belle said in fear.

Scootaloo ran up to Sweetie Belle and slapped her with her hoof.

"QUIT BEING SO SELFISH!" Scootaloo demanded.
"APPLE BLOOM IS YOUR BEST FRIEND, EVEN'S TRYING TO HELP YOU GET A PERSONA, AND YOUR JUST GONNA LAY THERE AND WATCH THEM DIE?!! HUH!?"

Sweetie Belle soon snapped back to reality and she knew she had to do whatever it takes to protect her friends.

"Stand back." Sweetie Belle commanded as she stood up.

She began to walk over to her shadow as the fight went on.

"HOLD STILL, YOU RUNTS!!" her shadow ordered.

"Hey!" Sweetie Belle shouted.

"SPOILED BRAT! YOU WANNA GO FIRST?!" the shadow said.

"There's no denying it." Sweetie Belle stated.

"SAY AGAIN?" the shadow asked.

"YOUUUUUUUUU'RRRE MEEEEEEEEE!" Sweetie Belle sung with an angelic voice.

The shadow felt something weird, then started showing a ton of pixels.

"WHAT?!! WHAT'S HAPPENING!?" the shadow yelled in pain.

"Time to try out this new move!" Even declared.
"SWIFT STRIKE!"

King Sombra's horn grew longer and charged at the shadow and thrust it's horn at it. The shadow quickly returned to it's normal form.

The shadow stared at Sweetie Belle with a saddened expression upon its face.

"Look," Sweetie Belle began.
"I know what you're saying and I know it's true, but I just didn't want to believe it. I wanted to be just like my sister, but I guess a part of me doesn't want to."

"!" the shadow motioned.

"You heard me. You're me, and I'm you." Sweetie stated.

The shadow nodded. It then quickly transformed into a Persona, Melodious Mare, a unicorn mare with a pure white coat, a flowing neon red mane, and wearing microphone-like necklace. It turned into a card and Sweetie Belle reached out for it.

"Persona." Sweetie Belle said.

After she said that, she collapsed out of exhaustion.

"SWEETIE BELLE!" Rarity screamed.

Even grabbed her before she hit the ground.

"IS SHE OK!?" Rarity asked as she screamed.

Even checked her pulse.

"She's still breathing." Even answered.

Everyone let out a sigh of relief, especially Rarity.

"She just needs some rest, that's all." Even continued.

Rarity ran to Even and took Sweetie Belle from his arms.

"Bless you, Even! Bless you and your Personas!" Rarity declared with every bit of gratitude she had.

Rarity then kissed Even on his cheek several times, making Even blush out of control. Spike stood there, shocked at what Rarity was doing.

"I hope to see you at Carousel Boutique very soon." Rarity said, smiling.
"I wish to repay you for saving my sister."

Even felt Rarity's unconditional gratitude toward Even.

Even has developed a Social Link with Rarity.

Rarity - Elegance Arcana - Rank 1 (*) - - - - - - - - -

Rarity trotted back home with Sweetie Belle on her back, Even waved to Rarity, and as he turned around, his friends had astonished looks on their faces.

"How can one guys be so popular with the ladies?" Spike asked.

"Uh, it's not what it looks like." Even said, trying to reassure them.

"Young Even," Luna said, joining the group.
"I believe you will need this."

Luna levitated the gauntlet over to Even.

"The Gauntlet of Sombra!" Even said in awe.

Unfortunately, the gauntlet was completely petrified, void of any magic.

"Umm, what happened to it?" Even asked.

"When we sealed away King Sombra, we drained all of the dark magic inside it." Luna explained.

"Oh." Even said, disappointed.

"But, there may be a Persona or two still inside it." Celestia suggested.
"Put it on."

Even attached the gauntlet to his left arm. He felt a sudden, but faint surge inside him. Even has gained two new Personas.

Sky Knyte Lv. 5 - Dawn Persona
Strength: 20
Magic: 19
Endurance: 22
Agility: 21
Luck: 19

Pyro-pony Lv. 5 - Learner Persona
Strength: 23
Magic: 26
Endurance: 21
Agility: 28
Luck: 17

A slow clapping sound began out of nowhere, it came from JD.

"Bravo, Bro-migo, bravo." JD said.

"You? What are you doing here?" Even asked.
"Didn't you hightail it outta the Crystal Empire last time I saw you?"

"Yeah, but that's not important," JD stated.
"What IS important, is you, Even."

"Me?" Even asked.

"Yes." JD began.

There was a short, ominous silence until JD spoke.

"You have the power of the Wild Card." JD said to Even.

"???" the entire group motioned.

"The... Wild Card?" Even asked, confused.

~~~

Next Scent

"You can change and fuse multiple Personas with the bonds you create." JD explained.

"How come I'm the last one who gets a Persona!?" Scootaloo whined.

"Please don't be mad, Scoots." Rainbow Dash begged.

"I am a shadow..." Shadow Scootaloo began.

To Be Next

Episode 6: The Wild Card

Author's Note:

This one took me a long time to make, hope you guys enjoyed it! Here's some more stats:

Even Flaire
King Sombra - Slavedriver Persona
Queen Chrysalis - Slavedriver Persona
Sky Knyte - Dawn Persona
Pyro-pony - Learner Persona

Ley Green
Princess Cadence - Princess Persona

Apple Bloom
Stalwart Stallion - Guardian Persona

Sweetie Belle
Melodious Mare - Musician Persona

Comments

[nightshroud96]

Will this continue?
I don't know much about Persona but this also caught my eye.

Will Spike get a persona too?

"...Yes, sister." Luna hesitantly agreed. "Even... Ley... I apologize. I shouldn't have done what I did, I'm ashamed of it... And I'm sorry."

It really bothers me that Luna was forced to apologize.
Celestia shouldn't be able to order Luna around like that.