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His Light, Her Darkness - Shadow Master



Twilight Sparkle encountered Mysterious Earth Pony, but can she help and save him from his loneliness? Can Her Light and His Darkness coexist and love with each other?

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Chapter 9: A Hearten Decision

A week later...

With Shadow Dragon returned to the battlefield, the Equestria-Mystic Alliance had begun their marching and invading the Dark Mystic Realm. Their purpose and goal in attacking their darkest enemies: destroy and kill them all, or at least captured some of Mystic Ponies for redemption and trade on their sides.Equestria-Mystic Alliance had pushed their might and strength against Dark Mystic Ponies back to their realm.

At the Dark Terror Field; one of Dark Mystic Realm's battlefront and near to the Black Dragon Town, Dark Mystic Ponies were forming their line of 10 Ponies in two groups. They armed with their Gem Blasters, bows and arrows. Their front units were battling with the Royal Guards and Mystic Soldiers in their combats of hooves and blades.

Dark Mystic Archers and Soldiers blasted and fired their arrows and blaster beams on Royal Guards and Mystic Soldiers to the ground hard as in injured and killed; causing some to withdraw yet most stay and battled against their enemies. Dark Mystic Pegasi flew down as they punched and kicked against most of Mystic Soldiers and Royal Guards, yet some were battling in the sky with Royal Guard Pegasi and Mystic Soldier Pegasi.

As the battle continued raging on, Laxtinct, Lightningblade, Blazefist and Aquastroke charged in to the battlefield. Laxtinct; had the stone and rocks armor on him, punched and kicked against some of his enemies. Blazefist punched and kicked at his enemies in his combat. He blasted his Fire Thrower Blasts against some of charging Dark Mystic Ponies, who were attacking at him. Using her supreme water powers, Aqaustroke blasted all of Water Beam Strike at her enemies while punching and kicking at her enemies in one strike on one-by-one. In high agility and powerful attack, Lightningblade charged straight at his enemies while swinging his sword against them, one-by-one.

Dark Mystic Archers and Soldiers continued their firing arrows and blasters at their enemies. BANG! SWOOP! Two of them had their heads struck. They looked up and found both Tailtech and Icy armed with their his Diamond Blaster and Iced Arrow and fired at them back. They fired back at Tailtech and Icy for few times.

Terrorcreep led both Royal Guards and Mystic Soldiers Pegasi against several Dark Mystic Pegasi. In high agility and strength, Terrorcreep threw his axes right in front of him acted as the boomerang, were flying straight at the charging and flying Dark Mystic Pegasi while cutting and slashing them on their heads, limbs and chests. Terrorcreep flew and charged straight to the front while after the axes. Any of the enemies came straight at him, he punched and kicked them aside hard and quick.

Shorty Thinking led both archers and rifleponies in firing and blasting at their enemies in quick and hard. Their arrows and blasting beams hit and wounded most of their enemies to the ground hard.

Saber Dragoon was facing against Wild Maniac, who swung his swinging pike against him. He quickly dodged the attacks by hovering over to his enemy's back. Saber swung his swords at Wild Maniac, who turned to the front and quickly deflected it aside. Both Saber and Wild Maniac continued swinging and clashing their blades against each other in high-speed and strength. Saber Dragoon jumped up to the top and slammed his twin swords on Wild Maniac, who blocked the attacks and swung him to the ground. Wild Maniac slammed his pike against Saber Dragoon for few times while he dodged to the left and right for few times. Wild Maniac had his pike thrust at Saber Dragoon's chest, causing him to roll back and slammed Dark Mystic Pony to the ground hard. Wild Maniac pushed his head to the top while punched Saber to the front hard. Both of them continued stroke their blades at each other hard and quick.

Shadow Dragon was facing against at Burnblast. Both of them armed with their swords and blades as they prepared their battle. They both charged in. They stroke, slashed and swung their swords against each other in high-speed. Burnblast swung his sword on Shadow Dragon's, causing him to dodge down while stroke his punch at Burnblast's chest hard. He charged straight at Burnblast and swung his sword at Burnblast's chest in uppercut up and down styles for thrice. At third attack, Burnblast took his second katana out from his right and blocked it before pushed his enemy aside. Burnblast thrust his right sword at Shadow Dragon, who dodged to left before he swung his left at his enemy's head. Shadow Dragon dodged down and swiped his back leg at Burnblast to drop down. Shadow Dragon jumped and slammed his sword at Burnblast, who quickly rolled over to his left and got up. Both Shadow Dragon and Burnblast continued swinging their blades at each other hard and haste.

In high-speed and lowered strength, Nezha charged in and struck his spear against all of his enemies to the ground. He charged straight at Houndkiller, who quickly took his gun blasted at him. Nezha hovered and whirling around in midair and slammed his hooves against him to the ground hard. Houndkiller got up and stroke his right-armed sword at Nezha, who quickly grabbed his enemy's right hoof and twisted his on right direction hard. Houndkiller slammed his head on his enemy's head hard before punching and kicking him for ten times. Houndkiller took his gun and blasted at Nezha's chest and shoulders, wounding and injuring them hard. Nezha got pushed back. Houndkiller blasted his guns at Nezha for few times. Nezha swung and blocked the attacks off. After the blocking of attacks, Nezha struck and thrust his spear at his enemy's chest hard. Houndkiller breathed heavily as he took an explosion grenade out. With the pressed of a button, Houndkiller closed his eyes. BOOM! The explosion engulfed and covered both within the smoke. Was he dead?

Houndkiller was on the ground laid dead... Nezha remained standing still. He turned and glared at his enemies. He charged in and swung his spear at his enemies.

At the Equestria-Mystic Camp, Royal Sisters, Susano, Azure Phoenix and Schemetrick were standing on the edge of the mountain, looking and watching at the battlefield. Azure Phoenix looked at his One-Eyed Anger swung his blade against his enemies in one swing of his scimitar and even his powerful attacks. Bullhound punched and slammed his fists at his enemies hard and quick. Strikespell, riding on the dragon; stroke his sword against several soldiers and raiders of their dragons. Bladestrike swung his axes against some of his enemies on heads, chests and limbs.

"We're winning, sister," Princess Luna said in pleased.

"It is too early to say, Luna," said Princess Celestia, "Dark Curse had his army invaded our home, and now ordered a full retreat to his base for defense. Something's not right. He's after something else."

"What do you mean, sister?"

"I don't know. But we have to be careful of his action and plan. It won't be easy to deal with."

"Yes. I understand."

Azure Phoenix nodded his head, "Dark Curse indeed after something. We need to capture a general or trooper from Dark Mystic Ponies for interrogation."

Schemetrick nodded his head, "Agreed. An excellent plan to get to know our enemies' plan. It's the least we can do for now. Hopefully, our army don't kill too much of them."

The leaders of the army looked at the battlefield as their army continued battling and fighting with Dark Mystic Ponies at Dark Terror Field.


At Ponyville...

Twilight Sparkle was sleeping on her bed; looking despaired, upset and pain while she sobbed softly, so no one can hear her. Her heart ached painfully in both mentally and emotionally. She was in pain to move or think about something else since Shadow Dragon had left his friends and her behind. She regret for telling him early of his feelings. She feared he won't come back alive...

She heard her own and Shadow Dragon's voices from a week ago.

Her voice spoke, "What you did here... It was magical and amazing for helping all of us, not because of your mistake for bringing Dark Mystic Ponies here. This is your home. And you are always welcome to it. No matter what happen, Shadow Dragon; I'll wait for your return. You are... my friend."

His voice spoke: "Princess... I promise you... I will return. Goodbye, Twilight..."

Her sniffing and crying sounded...

"I... I... I don't want to say goodbye... I don't want to... I don't want to..."

"I know. I'm sorry. I really am... But we will meet again."

Twilight sniffed while crying in despair, tears and pain, "I don't want to say goodbye... I don't want to say goodbye... I don't want to say goodbye..."

"Mommy?"

Twilight gasped in shock and surprise. She got up and turned to her bedroom's door. She found Spike and Nyx were waiting at the door. She was surprise and concern. She was looking at the face of their concerns, worries and scared. They both approached to Twilight Sparkle. They climbed up to her bed. They both hugged her gently.

"Are you alright, mommy?" Nyx asked in concern.

"You haven't been yourself for nearly a week," Spike said in concern, "please, Twilight. Please answer to us. Don't scare us. I beg you."

Twilight gasped in concern. Had she neglected her own children? Had she ignored them? She didn't want to abandon them because they were too important her since Spike was a baby dragon while Nyx created as a filly. She looked down in concern as she could not forget about what Shadow Dragon had said to her. He was very precious and important to her since the day he came to Ponyville.

Twilight hugged them gently, "I'm fine... I'm fine, guys. Nothing to worry about -" Her tears came out from her eyes, Twilight gasped as she wiped them off, "- See? Nothing to worry about. I'm fine."

Spike and Nyx were not convinced by Twilight's assurance. They had known her since the very first day they met her. She treated and cared them like her children. They knew it very much. And they also knew that she liked Shadow Dragon since the day he came to Ponyville.

"Twilight..." Spike said, "If you want to go and find Shadow Dragon, all you got to do is go for it."

Twilight gasped in shock.

Nyx continued, "Please, mommy. Go for it. You love him, don't you?"

Twilight breathed deeply as she prefer not to talk about it. It was too painful for her to handle. She spoke gently, "No... That's not important because... I have more important duty to do."

"Like what?" Spike asked in concern, "All you did was mopping around in your room! And you did nothing! There's no crises and problems at Ponyville! All you want is your stupid sorry for yourself for not stopping Shadow Dragon from going!"

"Spike!" Nyx exclaimed angrily as she gave the hard slap on his head. Spike rubbed his back head gently as he realized his mistake. She turned to Twilight and spoke, "Mommy, Spike didn't mean to say that. He was worry about you. And so am I. If you want to find Shadow Dragon, then do it. Don't wait."

While angered by Spike's insults, yet he was right about her. All Twilight did was mopping and feel sorry for herself than finding him. But she didn't want them to worry about her and about finding Shadow Dragon. She spoke calmly, "It's okay, Nyx. That is not important because we have more things to worry about at Ponyville."

Nyx and Spike were in shocked and concerned. How could Twilight lied, and especially to herself and her own children?!

"I'll be fine. I'll be fine..." Twilight said as she hugged both Nyx and Spike. She spoke calmly, "Don't worry. I'll be fine..."

While hugging Twilight, Spike and Nyx looked at each other, with their worried and concerned expression. What else can they do? How will they get through her heart and mind? How can they helped and freed her from her lying to herself?

On the outside of her bedroom, Princess Cadance overheard of what Twilight had said. She looked concern and worry as she knew Twilight too well when she was a filly and especially of her lying. Princess Cadance took a deep breathe before headed off to meet up with others.


At the Living Room of Friendship Rainbow Kingdom, Princess Cadance informed Shining Armor, Mane Five, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Mighty Heart and Jade, who were sitting on their cushions. They were all looked concern and worry about Twilight's condition since a week ago.

"Poor Twilight," Apple Bloom said in concern, "I don't want her to be like this."

"Me two. I wish there was a way to help her." Sweetie Belle said.

"Don't forget about me. I really want to make her herself again," Scootaloo said.

"I'm really worry about Twilight," Rarity said in concern, "She's been like this since Shadow Dragon had left us."

Fluttershy squealed in concern while nodded her head, "Is there anyway we can help her? I don't want her to be sad forever."

"Yeah. This will be like never happy ending!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed in concern.

Shining Armor groaned angrily as he couldn't forgive or forget of what Shadow Dragon had done for saying goodbye and leaving Twilight sad and pained in the state of coma. He stomped his hooves on the ground hard, "I swear to Celestia! I'm gonna make that pony sorry for what he has done to Twilight!"

Princess Cadance patted on his back, "Don't blame on Shadow Dragon. He doesn't had a choice and especially when there is Third Mystic War to deal with."

Shining Armor groaned angrily as he looked down. He hated to admit it but Princess Cadance was right. Shadow Dragon never meant to hurt her because he doesn't wanted anyone to be involve in the war. He wanted to protect everyone and especially her. Shining Armor hated to admit it again - Shadow Dragon was a good guy.

Princess Cadance spoke, "Listen, Shining Armor, there is more important than just blaming someone. Your sister needs you now..."

Shining Armor glanced at her for the moment. He breathed deeply, "Alright. I'll do it for Twiley."

Princess Cadance and Shining Armor stood up from their seats and headed straight out for checking up on Twilight Sparkle.

Rainbow Dash groaned angrily, "I hate waiting around! I'd say we go out now and find Shadow Dragon! He's one of us! He's one of our Ponyville's! And we're going there and help him!"

"While we agree with your terms," said Rarity before she sighed, "Twilight is still in comatose state over Shadow Dragon's departure. And I really worry."

"What are we going to do? I want Twilight be herself, instead of feeling guilty for herself," said Fluttershy in concern. She squealed in concern, "Ooh... That's actually my department than hers."

"But Fluttershy has the point. We don't want some mopping Twilight, we want the smart and great leader and friend Twilight," Pinkie exclaimed.

"Yeah. Twilight wouldn't let herself beaten up so many times," Apple Bloom said.

"She always come up with some solution to deal with it, no matter what happens to her," Sweetie Belle agreed.

Scootaloo nodded, "So, somepony need to get her snapped up."

Applejack thought of the moment. She knew about Twilight Sparkle since the first day she met her. Twilight had some friendship problem from beginning, and it was her, who helped open her eyes to see it. And she believed in friendship. Twilight always asked her for help, and it was her who helped her. Twilight helped her for many times. And it is her turn to help her best friend. She had her eyes narrowed in determination and angered.


Applejack stood up from her seat. Mane Five and Cutie Mark Crusaders looked shock and surprise in seeing her stood up. She turned away from her friends and headed straight to Twilight's bedroom. They looked at each other with concern and feared masks. What was Applejack going to do to Twilight Sparkle?

At her bedroom, Twilight was still sitting on her bed. Nyx and Spike closed to her. Shining Armor and Princess Cadance came in and approached her as they checked on her behavior and condition.

"Twiley? Need a talk?" Shining Armor asked.

Twilight shook her head, "No thanks. I don't want to talk about, Shiny."

"Please, Twilight," Princess Cadance said in concern, "I'm really worry about you. You haven't spoken to anyone or even took a bit of your foods. And not to mention, you shut yourself from the world like before you meet your friends. Pleas, Twilight, talk with us. We're your family."

"I don't want it," Twilight answered bitterly yet softly.

"Twilight, please," said Spike in concern, "Don't talk like that. We want to help you because you're our mom. And the one that we loved the most."

Twilight groaned a bit, "For the last time, no, Spike. I don't want to talk."

Shining Armor groaned angrily as he held her tightly and closed to her as he spoke: "Twilight! Look at me when I'm talking to you! You can't mopped around and keep on feeling sorry for yourself because of Shadow Dragon's leaving you behind!"

Twilight gasped before groaned angrily and shouted: "I say I don't want to talk about it! -" She pushed Shining Armor to the front, "- And leave me alone!"

"There is no way for you to talk and treat your own brother like that, sugarcube!" The southern voice shouted. Twilight and her family turned and found Applejack, near to the entrance door of her bedroom. Applejack approached to Twilight while she talked, "Look at yourself, Twilight! Always mopping around like a little girl! And not to mention always feeling sorry for herself than just doing something else! What a useless pony you had become!"

Twilight's family gasped in concern and shocked. Applejack never insulted Twilight before. She always supported and helped Twilight in any situation.

Twilight groaned angrily, "What do you know about me, Applejack?! You don't know what I'm going through! I feel like I can't do anything!"

"Really? You feel like you can't do anything?" Applejack asked angrily and suspiciously. She huffed and asked, "What do you exactly want so badly?!"

"I... I... I want to see... Shadow Dragon..."

"Then, stop mopping around and just do it, for Pete's sake!"

"But I- I can't..."

"Unbelievable... What happen to Twilight Sparkle I met before - the one who always used her head than action to figure the situation out? And the one who was willing to save and be there for her friends when or wherever they go?! And the one who never give up the fight?! Not a mopping and crying little mare in front of me! I just can't believe that the pony I saw and met is my best friend."

"So, you're saying that I'm pathetic and excusable pony?! You don't even know what I had gone through in my life! All my life I had been through is study and pass the exam! I never had a friend or lover to meet until I came to Ponyville! But what could a farmer like you would understand that?!"

Applejack gasped in shock, followed by Shining Armor, Princess Cadance, Nyx and Spike. How could Twilight talk like that.

Angered by her friend's words, Applejack used her right hoof as she slapped right on Twilight's left face. Twilight blocked it by her left hoof.

Twilight groaned angrily, "Don't underestimate me, Applejack! I maybe Princess and a Unicorn, but I've got some serious training in martial arts from my friend! Don't take me so lightly!"

Twilight's eyes turned to her right. She spotted Applejack's left hoof coming straight at her face. Twilight quickly closed her eyes as she ready for a big slap. Twilight's family gasped in shock and concern. The slap did not happen.

"I think it's you who shouldn't take me so lightly. So, listen up, partner," Applejack said furiously as she held Twilight's face up to look at her serious face. She continued, "you think you're the only pony had been hurt to see someone gone. I too felt that when I was a filly! My parents were gone! I was so scared, pained and sad to be alone. I abandoned my farm and went to Orange Family, so I can find my family. But instead... I learn the truth."

Twilight looked shock and surprise as Applejack continued, "When Rainbow Dash's Sonic Rainboom appeared, it landed straight to my home. Seeing a rainbow touching on that place. It made me realize the truth. I was touched. My ma and pa were gone but their souls lived on in my heart! So, I gone back home and helped my family. No matter what happen, I won't forget them but I move on to help my friends and my family. So whatever happens, I won't stop and give up because of what they say. I will stop until I got what I need! And I know you wanted to see Shadow Dragon! That's your truth!"

Twilight gasped in surprise. What Applejack had said... it was the truth. She had been so lonely and never bothered in making some friends until Princess Celestia sent her to Ponyville for making some friends and became Wielders of Elements of Harmony. Throughout her journey, there was a hardship but she never stop until it's over. She can't let Shadow Dragon's goodbye stop him. It won't stop her until he is safe with her and go home. She wanted to see him...

Twilight's family looked concern and worry about Twilight ever since she started to have an argument with her own best friend, Applejack.

Twilight looked up and glanced at her, with her tears flowing down on her faces. Twilight's family gasped in shock and surprise. Applejack smiled in relief and glad that her words had gotten through her best friend's thick skull.

"Well, do you still think I'm a farmer who understands nothing?" Applejack asked calmly.

Twilight sniffed painfully and tearfully as she jumped and hugged Applejack tightly, "Applejack... I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!"

Applejack too a deep breathe. She then hugged Twilight as she spoke: "It's okay, Twilight. I'm sorry too for hurting your feelings. But this is not the Twilight I used to remember and supported for. I'm glad you're back, sugarcube."

Applejack sniffed tearfully. Both Twilight Sparkle and Applejack continued hugging. Twilight's family smiled in relief and happy to see Twilight got herself back.

Both Twilight and Applejack departed from hugging as they were about to have a chat.

"So, what's next, Twilight?" Applejack asked while smiling.

Twilight smiled and had her eyes narrowed in determination, "We're going to join the war and end it for good."


After a long whole day, The Battle at Dark Terror Field was won by Equestria-Mystic Alliance. Dark Mystic Ponies were retreating and escaping the battlefield. Both Equestria and Mystic Ponies cried and cheered wildly and happily for victory. Shadow Dragon and Saber Dragoon were injured and exhausted, as well as Burnblast and Wild Maniac. Nezha and Dragon Strike Force quickly headed for their allies' aid.

Burnblast smirked evilly while glancing at angry Shadow Dragon, "Nice to see you active and healthy, Shadow." He chuckled a bit, "It's just like old times. I'm glad to face you again. And sometimes... I really wanted you to be our sides than fighting."

Shadow Dragon's eyes narrowed in determination and anger, "I really wish you could have stayed fight alongside with us till the end, instead of staying with them. Come back with us, Burn and Wild."

Burnblast scoffed, "What can I say, Shadow Dragon. I really want to become strong and powerful enough to face and defeat you."

"Sorry, pony," Wild Maniac said in concern, "Once I got it sign, I'm sticking to it till the end..."

"Until we meet again, Shadow Dragon," Burnblast smirked.

Both Burnblast and Wild Maniac disappeared from their sights. Shadow Dragon took a deep breath in concern and worry. He really wished both Burnblast and Wild Maniac to defect and rejoin the Mystic Military.

Nezha chuckled gently, "You must have miss them so much, now don't you?"

Shadow Dragon turned and glared at Nezha, "You have no idea of what it likes to lose a good friend like them."

"As an old saying: 'who needs friends, when you had enemies'. Trust me, old rival. They won't come back. Not any of your old minions."

"DJ Red, Clumsy Rat, Shades and Black Tiger are my loyal allies and friends! They had no choice when they've been forced to join Dark Curse."

Nezha huffed, "Whatever. Friendship is weak and nonsense. Only powers can surpassed anything."

Nezha turned his back from Shadow Dragon and headed off while leaving Shadow Dragon to look down in concern and doubt.

Blazefist huffed as he patted on Shadow Dragon's shoulder gently, "Don't listen to him. What else he knows beside powers and fight? But you know a lot about friends. And I've got the feeling that Twilight taught you well."

Aqaustroke nodded her head in agreement, "Blaze's right. You already had something powerful and reliable than your Darker Side - Friendship."

Shadow Dragon turned to his back and glanced at his friends, who smiled in agreement and happiness. He was blessed to have them in his team.

He turned and looked at the stars. Shadow Dragon took a deep breath, "I truly regret something than just goodbye." Everyone looked at him as he answered, "I should have told her my feelings."

Lightningblade smiled calmly as he placed his hoof on his friend's back and said: "Don't worry, Shadow Dragon. You will have that chance. Once the war ended, we'll go home together. And that is where you'll say for your feelings about her."

Shadow Dragon turned and glanced at Lightningblade, who smiled back gently. Knowing his mentor and best friend, Lightningblade never made mistakes and always reassured him about the situation. He turned and glanced at his friends, who smiled in agreement. He was happy to have them by his sides for years...


At Night...

Within the Military Tent, Susano, Tao, Dragon Kick, Royal Sisters, Phoenix Kingdom Officers and Dragon Strike Force were discussing and planning for the next attacks and battles against Dark Mystic Ponies. Tao coughed a bit as he felt his throat dry and tired. Shadow Dragon turned and exited the tent as he was about to get more water for his friends. He gasped in shock and surprise. They all turned to Shadow Dragon's direction and found some familiar characters.

"Princess Twilight?" Shadow Dragon asked in shock. He then took a big glance to Twilight's back and found her friends and family were with her as well. He breathed deeply, "I see you brought them here as well."

Tao turned and glared at Mighty Heart and Jade Adventure for involving Shadow Dragon's close friends in the battlefield. He asked, "Want to tell us why?"

"They're persistent in persuading, begging and demanding us," Mighty Heart explained, "And they informed us to help you. I was worry and concern of your safety."

"You can't argue with that," Jade admitted.

Tao breathed deeply, "Very well. Shadow Dragon, bring some waters for your friends."

Shadow Dragon turned and bowed before his father, "Understood." He turned to Twilight and her friends as he said: "Go in. We're about to make some planning for the next battle."

Twilight, her friend and family nodded their heads in agreement. They but Twilight headed inside for meeting and chatting with the Mystic-Equestria Officers and Rulers for discussion for the battles.

Twilight turned and glanced at Shadow Dragon as she asked in concern, "Shadow Dragon." He stopped. She paused for the moment in concern and worry about his reaction. She cleared her throat and said, "I'm sorry for not informing about me and my friends coming here. I didn't mean to -!"

"Why? Why did you come here? You and your friends would have been saved from danger at Ponyville," Shadow Dragon said in anger yet concern.

Twilight was pained by his reaction. She knew this could happen of her decision. She took a deep breathe and asked: "Are you angry with me?"

"Some of me was..." Shadow Dragon answered. Twilight looked down in upset. Suddenly, a shadow loomed over her. He hugged her as he speak gently and calmly, "But most... is happy to have you here, Twilight. Thank you."

Twilight gasped in shock and surprise. She smiled happily before she hugged him back.

The battle between good and evil continued...

To be continued...

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