My Little Pony Mystic Season 3

by Shadow Master

Episode 6: A Family Matters

Author's Note:

This episode is set duringMy Little Pony Friendship is Magic Season 7 Episode 6: Forever Filly, and since it's just about Rarity and Sweetie Belle trying to hang out and bonding together as sisters, and I have no idea how to adapt it with Mystic Ponies and which villains to use. So, I decide to create new episode during that event.

At the Castle of Friendship's Library; Twilight was looking through some Equestrian and Mystic books, scriptures and ancient tablets. She wasn't alone. Shadow Dragon, Tao, Dragon Kick and Mighty Heart were there to assist her. They were studying and researching on the Destiny Tablet, which was the only item that helped them to search and get the rest of Elemental Elements. And so far, they have Fire and Earth with them, and only six more to find.

Twilight looked closely at the Destiny Tablet while giving some thoughts about what it does do. She groaned before slammed her head on the ground hard.

"Wow, take it easy, Twi! No need to take out your anger over a stone," Shadow Dragon joked as he approached and patted Twilight gently. She turned and looked at hum. He smiled, "Don't worry, we'll figure this out. I know it."

Though was uncertain and concern about finding answers, Twilight smiled in relief, "Thanks, Shadow."

WHACK!Shadow Dragon and Twilight yelped in pain as they felt pain on their heads. They turned and glared at Tao, who is responsible to whacking their heads while the rest of them were ignoring the event and focused on their researches. The last thing they want is an angry old pony's slapping on their heads.

"Less talking, more research!" Tao scolded firmly, "These books aren't going to do research all by themselves, you know! And I'm tooo old to handle it!"

"We get it, dad," Shadow Dragon said in bit of anger while rubbing his head, "Seriously, you don't have to hit my head hard."

Twilight nodded, "Yeah. Doing research takes a lot of time to understand and solve the problem." She hissed while looking at Destiny Tablet, "I wish there's a way to understand and use it, so we can find and get the Elemental Elements in time."

"Like I said, less talking, more research!" Tao exclaimed impatiently.

Dragon Kick sighed, "Uncle, please. Calm down. We're doing our best."

Mighty Heart nodded, "And we will find a way to use it and get them as well, sensei."

Tao huffed in annoyance, "Fine. Let's get back to work. Talking is waste of time like now!" He took the giant book as he began reading and studying it, "We must locate the Elemental Elements before the forces of evil get and used them for their plans!"

Everyone sighed in annoyance yet amusing. Tao is always worried a lot. However, they're relieved that he's helping them much. Shadow Dragon came and assisted his family on their research. Spike came and entered the scene as he brought the tray of snacks and tea for the group to eat and drink.

As for Twilight, she decided to take a break from research. She approached to bookshelf, where she came across to a photo album called 'Nyx's Album'. She couldn't help but wanted to take a look on it.

As she opened it, Twilight looked through the photos - Nyx going to her first day of school, becoming the a Cutie Mark Crusader, playing 'Nightmare Moon' for the act, being a heroine with several 'thank you' cards and and picture of herself and her family. She giggled happily as she was happy to be reminded by her time with Nyx.

"Ooh... I remember this. It feels like yesterday." Twilight giggled happily while looking at Nyx and Spike playing with PeeWee. She smiled, "I wonder when was the last time we have that fun." As Twilight was thinking, she gasped in concern, "Oh no... Nyx... I didn't actually... I didn't..."

Spike approached as he was about to give the daffodil sandwich. But he stopped upon looking at Twilight's crying tearfully while looking at the photo album. He became worried and uneasy about it.

"Twilight? Are you crying?" Spike asked in concern.

Heard of what Spike has said, Shadow Dragon turned and approached Twilight, "Hey, are you alright?"

Twilight sighed in defeat before wiping her tears, "No... I'm not..." Shadow Dragon looked at her. She continued, "I... I was so selfish and stupid."

"What do you mean, Twi?" Spike asked in concern.

"I spent too much time on my princess's duty, studies on magic and even teaching Starlight and Sunset about magic and friendship lessons. But never have the time for Nyx." Twilight explained, shocked Spike and Shadow Dragon. She continued, "I'm such a terrible mother."

"Come on, Twilight. That's ridiculous!" Spike protested.

Shadow Dragon nodded, "Yeah. You did your best to raise Nyx. And look at her, she's becoming a wonderful filly, just like you."

"I guess so..." Twilight said in concern before she gave some thoughts, "Maybe I should do it." This surprised her friends and family. She continued, "I'm going to spend my time with Nyx. At least, this makes up for not being there with her."

"Aieyah!" Tao shouted in anger, "Twilight, this is not the time for you to fooling around! Spending with Nyx can wait, but research cannot! This is not the time of fooling around! We cannot let the forces of evil win!"

Twilight was upset to hear, Dragon Kick gave the glare at Tao, "Uncle, please! Don't be harsh and angry with her."

Mighty nodded his head in agreement, "Twilight just want to spend her time with Nyx."

Tao groaned in annoyance while crossed his hooves as he refused to let Twilight off because of the mission they must fulfilled. Shadow Dragon sighed and approached to his father.

"Dad, come on," Shadow Dragon pleaded calmly, "Let Twilight be with Nyx. If it were you, you would have wanted to spend some quality time with your son, wouldn't you?"

Spike nodded in agreement, "Shadow Dragon got the point about it." He then showed the picture of Nyx and her puppy dog eyes, which make Tao uneasy and concern. He slyly said, "Come on. You can't say 'no' to that face. Nopony can."

Unable to resist the Nyx's puppy dog eyes, Tao groaned before screamed, "Alright! Alright! Alright! You can go now! Stop seeing showing me that picture!"

Twilight smiled as she gave Tao a hug, "Thank you, Mr. Tao.

"Just go before I change my mind," Tao said in annoyance. Twilight departed from hugging him. He continued, "One more thing - make sure

Twilight nodded as she turned and gave a kiss on both Shadow Dragon's and Spike's cheeks, "Thank you both so much. I owe you both."

"Oh... It's nothing," Spike said happily.

Shadow Dragon gave Twilight a hug, "Anything for you, Twi. Now go and enjoy your time with Nyx."

Twilight nodded as she headed off and left the library. Tao and his team returned to their researches on Destiny Tablet. Spike also helped them.

Shadow Dragon remained still as he was looking at the library's entrance. He has some thoughts of what Twilight has said about her didn't spend much time with Nyx. He was thinking about his biological son - Lance Justicestrike, whom he hasn't spent much lately either. He became concern and ashamed about it.

"Lance..." Shadow Dragon muttered in concern.

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Within the Black Forest, most of Demon Successors were minding their own business especially still recruiting and building their military army and resources for their next battle and invasion on Equestria. Drago and Mei Kai were making love in their own tent. Quake and Voltscar were sparring and training with each other, and even their own army. Song Wing and Gusty were doing their research that help them freed their parents from Netherworld Realm.

Dark Xing was inside her camp. She bowed to the ground as she was facing and speaking to her father. Tso Lan looked very angry and disappointed due to her older daughter has been failing him and unable to achieve anything since she and her cousins' arrived to Equestia.

"I'm beginning to question of your ability, Da Xing."Tso Lan said dryly and darkly,"And I can't say how disappointed and angry at you lately."

"Father, I'm doing my best to accomplish our goal." Dark Xing said in concern and feared, "I just need-!"

Tso Lan snapped in anger,"What you need is motivation and reminder that I DON'T TOLERATE FAILURES! You are the disgrace to me and our family, Dark Xing!"

Dark Xing hissed in anger, "Father..."

"And truthfully, Xiao Yue has proven herself worthy and better than you. She's indeed a worthy successor to me. Perhaps, you are the mistake, my daughter..."

"Xiao Yue..."

"Now, get out of my sight, Da Xing,"Tso Lan said darkly at Dark Xing,"Don't contact me again..."

With the communication portal to Tso Lan got cut off, Dark Xing screamed and roared in anger as she has hated Black Yue so much for earning her father's respect and love, even though she's no longer with them. She fired her Dark Magic in destroying her personal items, books, artifacts and even her portrait of her and her family. She has destroyed her own main camp, causing it to tear and fell to the ground. She then screamed in anger.

Avalanche looked confuse and surprise during eating some slugs. He turned and looked in confusion at Dark Xing. He sucked it into his mouth. She was still angry and rage at Nyx. She panted heavily as she calmed herself down from unleashing her rage and anger.

"Uh..." Avalanche asked in confusion.

"Come with me," Dark Xing ordered darkly, scared and concerned Avalanche. She levitated and headed straight to Ponyville Town. She continued in dark tone, "And this time, I will accomplish my mission and take revenge on Xiao Yue..."

Avalanche gulped, "Uh oh... Bad feeling about this..."

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Six Cutie Mark Crusaders have returned to their clubhouse from solving their latest client's cutie mark problem. They all chatted and discussed happily about their success since three original members have gained their cutie marks.

Jade sighed in relief, "Not a bad way to start a day."

"Not a bad way at all!" Apple Bloom agreed, "Helpin' ponies is just about my favorite thing to do."

"Another satisfied client!" Nyx said happily as she levitated and placed the picture frame on the walls. She smiled while looking at the walls, filled with many picture frames of their adventures, hanging out for fun and their clients for solving their cutie marks. She sighed, "Wow. We really got our works cut out."

"We sure do," Sweetie Belle said in agreement as she levitated the paperclip. She looked at it, "And the next client is Zipporwhill."

"So, what's her problem?" Alyson asked happily while blindly looking at the window. Everyone looked shock and confuse. She sighed, "I'm still blind, girls. I only use my magic sense when I'm walking or dealing with some problems."

Scootaloo laughed uneasily as she helped and turned Alyson to others, "Sorry. I'm not use of hanging around with blind girl. No offense, Aly."

Alyson sighed, "None taken."

Sweetie Belle sighed, "Anyhow. She needs help reconnecting with her cutie mark – three puppy paw prints."

"When is she swinging by?" Scootaloo asked curiosuly.

Sweetie Belle smiled as she approached to the door, "Right about now."

Using her magic, Sweetie Belle opened the door. But instead of Zipporwhill, Twilight stood before them. And also, the purple Alicorn was surprise yet she smiled happily.

"Oh, thanks for letting me in, Sweetie Belle," Twilight thanked happily.

"Yeah. That's really Zippowhill," Jade teased amusingly.

Sweetie Belle groaned, "Shut up. I thought for sure she was there..."

"Mum?" Nyx asked in surprise and shock, "W-What are you doing here?"

Twilight gave Nyx a passionate hug. She exclaimed happily and excitedly, "Why I came here to see my little angel! I wanna see how she's doing with her friends and crusading for both adventure and cutie marks activities. And also hope that she's not in big troubles or get hurt herself again." She giggled as she departed from it, "After all, I'm your mother. I tended to be worrisome."

Her friends giggled a bit from seeing it, Nyx blushed and giggled a bit, "Yeah. I get it, mummy." She cleared her throat, "But seriously, what are you doing here?"

"Why I'm taking you for our mother-daughter bonding hangout and fun!" Twilight exclaimed happily, "I've taken my day-off from my princess's duty and research on Destiny Tablet."

Nyx was stunned and surprised by her mother's answer while her friends whistled and awed in surprise. Everypony knew how close both the princess and her are.

"D-Did you mean it? You really want to spend time with me?" Nyx asked in surprise yet worried.

Twilight nodded, "Of course. You're my daughter. And after all, mothers do want to spend a little time with her little one. You wouldn't mind, now would you?"

Nyx gulped in concern while rubbing her head gently, "Well..."

"Go on," Apple Bloom said calmly while nudged Nyx to move. She smiled, "We'll be alright. We've got this covered."

"Huh? You're sure?" Nyx asked in concern.

Scootaloo nodded, "Yeah. We totally can handle it."

Sweetie Belle smiled, "Yeah. Everything will be fine. Plus, you and your mom got catching up to do."

"Yeah. Twilight's little baby," Jade teased and giggled happily. Cutie Mark Crusaders were annoyed by her tease. She got nudged by Alyson. She groaned, "What? It was a joke, you know."

Alyson huffed, "It doesn't sound funny at all."

"Okay..." Nyx said in concern. She turned to Twilight, "Okay, shall we go?"

Twilight squealed happily, shocking the Cutie Mark Crusaders to cover their ears while yelp in pain. Noticed their reaction, she cleared her throat at once, "Sorry, let's get going."

Twilight smiled happily as she headed off at once, followed by worried and nervous Nyx. They then closed the door at once. As Cutie Mark Crusaders were minding their own business, they heard the door knocked. Sweetie Belle opened the door magically. Zippowhill stood before them while looking confuse and worried.

"Did I come late?"

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After some hours have passed, Shadow Dragon was taking a break from research. He arrived at the balcony. He has never felt exhausted and tired from doing the task. He sometimes hate studies and research. He heard some chats and laughing noise. He turned and looked at the window, where he found some parents and children were hanging out, playing some sports or games, eating food and drinking drinks, and many more. Twilight and Nyx were among them.

Shadow Dragon couldn't help but think about spending his time with Lance. He hasn't done much with his son since he hasn't been with him, 500 years ago. He then noticed Lance was dating and hanging out with Shiroi. This make him gave some thoughts about what to do with his son. He turned and looked at Iris Crystal's portrait.

Shadow Dragon sighed, "I'm a terrible father, am I, Iris? What am I gonna do now? What can I do to make up with Lance? I don't want to be estranged to him for his whole life..." He gasped before smiled, "Well, this is the perfect chance for me now"

Shadow Dragon turned and trotted off at once. Spike arrived at the balcony as the dragon was calling for him, but he found no one here. Spike sighed in annoyance. He knew he was going to get some slaps from Tao about Shadow Dragon disappeared and ran off.

Lance and Shiroi arrived at the Castle of Friendship. They both were laughing happily as they enjoyed having fun together.

"I can't believe you! You really enjoyed that movie, didn't you?" Shiroi asked amusingly, "This is tenth time."

Lance shrugged, "What can I say? I love that movie. And who doesn't love being a mighty hero to charge right at the army of thousand soldiers. I mean that is epic! You've gotta love it!"

"Yeah. True. But I wish that Yukimura could be alive and stay together with his love, Ina. That was very romantic but tragic too."

"Can't be help. He did what he can to defend his best friend's honor and legacy especially showing them that he is the bravest and strongest warrior, and he'd never give up his fight till the end."

"I guess so. Still doesn't that story reminds you anything? To me, it's almost like your dad's except the ending, he got his happy ending."

"Hmm... Yeah. It really does remind me of that story." Lance said in agreement, "I wonder what's he doing now."

"Who knows," Shrioi shrugged before hummed thoughtfully, "You should talk with him. And maybe, hang out with your dad."

"Huh? What's up with that, Shiroi?"

"I kinda noticed that you and him didn't spend much time together since the day he found out about you. He might get guilty and upset for not being there for you. After all, he's your dad. So, you should do something about it."

"Hmm... I guess..." Lance said in uncertain tone. He approached to the door while smiled amusingly, "But come on. My dad won't think like that. And besides, he knows I'm not kid anymore. So, hes doesn't need to treat me one or even need to greet me every time I'm at the door."

"Hey, Lance! Welcome home," Shadow Dragon greeted Lance warmly, surprising his son and girlfriend. He smiled, "Hell, Shiroi? How's the date with my son? I hope he stayed out of troubles."

Shiroi smiled uneasily, "We're fine, Mr. Shadow Dragon. And don't worry, he didn't pick a fight."

"Dad, what are you doing here?" Lance asked curiously yet surprised.

Shadow Dragon smiled, "I hope you're done with your date because I have some plans for father and sons together!"

"Wait! What?! Seriously?! You want to hang out with me?"

"Yeah. Since I'm free, I thought this might be good time for us to hang out and have some fun. And who knows? I might teach you some new move tricks or even help you get your own pet and ride like me and Dragoking."

Lance hissed in concern as his face burnt in red like he was being embarrassed. He was about to argue but nudged and interrupted by Shiroi.

"That's a wonderful idea, Mr. Shadow!" Shiroi exclaimed happily before whispered to her boyfriend's ears, "Come on, Lance. This is perfect opportunity for you to spend some quality time with him. Just for this once, okay?"

Concerned and embarrassed by the idea of hanging out with his father, Lance couldn't help but agreed with Shiroi. For 500 years, he never has a father be with him until today. Since his father asked and made some plans for him, he might as well do it now.

"Fine..." Lance sighed. He turned and looked at his father, "So, dad. What's your big plans?"

"I'm glad you asked," Shadow Dragon said happily as he had his hoof placed around Lance's right shoulder, "And trust me, it's gonna be the best."

Shadow Dragon and Lance were marching straight to Ponyville Street for their 'father-son bonding'. Shiroi smiled happily to see both of them spend time together. She wanted to see family be together. She sighed as she wished hers could do the same thing before.

Shiroi gasped upon sensing something amiss around the area. She turned to her back. She found Lelouch and Celtic emerged out from the bushes. She groaned in anger. She turned and approached to them both.

"What do you want, Lelouch?" Shiroi demanded.

"Watch that tone, young lady. I don't tolerate that attitude," Lelouch scolded in anger. He scoffed, "I have the mission for you. Are you ready?"

Shiroi sighed in annoyance, "I am, sir..."

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Twilight and Nyx arrived at the movie theater. They both were discussing of which movie to watch. They were looking through various posters, consisting of 'Space Wars III: Revenge of the Demons', 'Spirit of Sergei Clan', 'Giant Metal Warriors', 'Power Ponies', 'The Little Seapony', 'Beauty and Demon Pony', 'Ella' and so on.

While Nyx was excited and happy of watching some movies' action-adventure genre, though Twilight wasn't as she was focusing on children genre and animated films.

Aiming her eyes at 'Spirit of Sergei Clan' poster, Nyx turned to Twilight, "Mummy, can we watch this movie? Lance, Rainbow, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo told me that it's an awesome movie. I wanna watch it."

Twilight hummed in concern while looking at the poster, "I don't know, Nyx. By the looks of this, this movie could be very violent and scary, and not to mention, there could be inappropriate theme for kids like you. It's not suitable for you to watch."

"Aw! Mummy, it can't be that bad. And besides, I've seen far more worse than watching some movies or reading books. This is nothing."

"Hmm... I don't know. Maybe we should watch 'The Little Seapony'. I like that one a lot when I was a little filly. It's 20th Anniversary of this best film!"

Nyx grunted a bit, "Mummy, I've watched it for gazillion times!" She turned and pointed at 'Spirit of Sergei Clan', "Can't we watch this one? I wanna see how great and awesome Yukimurai Sergei is!"

Twilight sighed in defeat, "Okay. After all, mummy just doing what's best for you. She just wants to spend her time with you for the best mother-daughter bonding day.."

Though annoyed by her mother's insistence to watch 'The Little Seapony', Nyx couldn't help but feel ashamed and guilty upon looking at Twilight's looks. And the last thing she want is upsetting and disappointing her.

Nyx sighed, "Alright. Let's watch it."

Twilight smiled as she nuzzled Nyx, "Thanks, little Nyxie. I knew you see in my way."

Nyx groaned a bit, "Not really..."

Twilight ordered the ticket and paid for it. She and Nyx marched into the theater as they're now watching 'The Little Seapony' movie. Unknown to them, they were being spied and watched by Dark Xing and Avalanche.

Avalanche awed, "Mummy and Yue loved each other so much."

"Disgusting..." Dark Xing snarled a bit, "I'd never understand why father still favorite her, and even wanted her return to our side. Yue is dead and lost since her reincarnation into this filly."

"Maybe she's his girl?"

"I know that, idiot! Either way, we should wait for a perfect opportunity to strike her down for revenge and let my father be proud of me."

"Which one? The purple pony or Yue?"

"Both of them..."

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Shadow Dragon and Lance arrived at Ponyville Park's Soccer Field. Both of them were playing the soccer ball for both fun and exercise. They both stood before each other while glaring and smirking at each other. They're all ready for the challenge.

"Are you ready, kiddo?" Shadow Dragon asked amusingly.

"I am, dad." Lance scoffed confidently, "Just because you fought many battles doesn't mean you're good at sports."

"Is that a challenge?"

"It is now, dad."

"Alright," Shadow Dragon smiled amusingly, "Bring it on, kiddo!"

And just before Lance could do anything, Shadow Dragon kicked the soccer ball on his right. He trotted off and charged straight at the goalie's net. Lance got surprised by his father's quick move. Nevertheless, he quickly gave chase after him. He managed to catch up of his father. Lance blocked Shadow Dragon's way from getting past him.

Shadow Dragon struggled of getting past Lance. But he then smiled slyly like he's has a plan. And just before the black Pegasus could react, the pale Earth Pony rolled the ball back before using his back leg to flip over his son. And then, Shadow Dragon jumped over Lance while in midair, he kicked the ball straight at the goalie's net. He scored the goal!

"What the-?!" Lance asked in shock and surprise, "How? How did you do that?"

Shadow Dragon smirked, "I learned from the best, kiddo. And I've got few more tricks that might come in handy for both combat and sports. Wanna learn of that trick, kid?"

"You're kidding me?!" Lance asked in amazement, "Of course, I want to learn, dad. You're teaching me, right?"

"Of course, kiddo." Shadow Dragon smirked slyly, "If you beat me in the game! 8 out of 10! Ready for it, kiddo?"

Lance scoffed, "I am so ready for it, dad! Bring it on!"

Shadow Dragon and Lance began their challenge with each other. The black Pegasus did his best to beat his father and also win in soccer game. But Shadow Dragon outmaneuvered and beaten his son at ease, with some tricks of his such as he dodged quickly and swiftly, kicking the ball in midair, dashed on midair, feint attack and so on.

While Shadow Dragon enjoyed the game very much; his son, Lance, however wasn't because not only he lost the game but also unable to beat his father and get some lessons out of him.

Shadow Dragon whistled, "Looks like I win again, kiddo. Better luck, next time, kiddo."

"Yeah... Maybe..." Lance grunted a bit before getting up, "Okay, dad. Let's do it again! Best 3 out of 5! And this time, I'm gonna beat you!"

Shadow Dragon laughed a bit, "Yeah. I'm sure you do. Why don't we take a break, kiddo?"

"But come on, dad. I'm not tired. I can do this! I can beat you! Really!"

"Well, I'm already beat. Anyway, I'll get some sodas for us to drink. So, stay put, kiddo."

Lance grunted a bit, "Can't you at least teach me from some of your moves."

"Ah-uh, kiddo. I already say before," Shadow Dragon shook his head and said firmly, "Beat me in the game, then I'll teach you. Since you lose, no dice. I'll be right back."

As soon as Shadow Dragon left Lance alone, the latter sighed in defeat before slammed his head on the ground. He muttered angrily on the grass.

"Sometimes, I hate my dad when he wins especially he won't teach me with his new moves." Lance complained. He lifted his head before sighed, "Calm down, Lance. You're just hanging out with your dad for fun and father-son time. He's just happy to be with me. That's all." He grunted a bit, "Just hope he doesn't try to drive me nuts. I hate it sometimes..."

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After two hours of watching 'The Little Seapony', Twilight and Nyx headed off to Sugarcube Corner since they're hungry. Both of them looked through a menu of which food they should eat. Nyx found a giant black-color creamed MMMM cake with strawberries, cherries and berries were lining around its circles, some rolled ice-cream of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavor with some gingerbread ponies, donuts-like city and creamed eclairs on top.

"Wow... This cake looks good," Nyx commented in amazement, "We should try it! Pinkie said she got it inspired by her bakery friends."

Twilight looked uneasy and concern, "I think that's too much. Seriously, it's gonna take at least 20 ponies to finish them. I highly doubt you and I can do it."

"Aw come on, mummy! How do you know if we don't try it?"

"As much as I like to try, I rather not spend it because this cake cost a lot and also, it's too huge for us to finish."

"Hmm..." Nyx looked disappointed and upset before sighed, "Fine. I guess I'll go with the regular strawberry shortcake."

Twilight smiled before gave Nyx a pat on her head, "That's my little girl. And I promise you - on your birthday, we'll get that MMMM Cake for you."

Nyx sighed in disappointment, "I guess so..."

Twilight approached to the counter as she ordered the strawberry shortcake. After receiving their desert, both of them taken their seats and have their lunch happily. While Twilight was enjoying her lunch happily, Nyx was upset and annoyed because of her mother refused to let her do what she really wanted while being treated like a baby or child to her.

Using their invisibility magic, both Dark Xing and Avalanche were spying on their enemies. For a Mountain Demon Successor, he was very hungry as he wanted the cakes so much. The Moon Demon Successor managed to hold him back from doing something stupid. And at the same time, she was still angered and annoyed while glaring at Twilight and Nyx.

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Shadow Dragon has taken Lance to the lake, where the Mystic Earth Pony summoned Dragoking from his Summoning Gem. Hydragoon growled happily while looking at them, with a big smile. Shadow Dragon is going to teach his son about how to earn and win the trust of Ancient Beast since Dragoking is a powerful and strongest beast among his kind.

"Come on, dad... Do I have to?" Lance asked in annoyance.

Shadow Dragon sighed before turned and giving his death glare at Lance, "Just because you and Dragoking are best friends, doesn't mean you're not taking responsibility. And trust me, taking care of Ancient Beast like him is never been easy."

Lance scoffed, "Dad. I faced many dangers especially Third Mystic War, going to Human Realm, going to Demon Land to find some ingredients to save you and others, time travelling, kicking some Demons' asses and also saving the Changeling Hive."

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Yeah. And you have a big ego to deal with."

"Hey, what's that suppose to be mean?!"

"Oh nothing. Let's get started. Just follow my rules and instruction carefully, so you wouldn't pissed Dragoking off like Zephyr did."

Lance scoffed, "Trust me. I can do this..."

As Shadow Dragon instructed of how to take care of Dragoking and learning more about other Ancient Beasts; Lance has made things worse especially angering the Hydragoon a lot.

Lance didn't bow down to pay respect to Dragoking. He has forgotten of finding and feeding him some fishes. He tried to cut his claws' toes, which make Hydragoon to bite him off. Lance held the giant serpentine monster back as the latter tried to get some snacks of ponies and animals during his walk to the park. He played fetch with him, who can't tell which stick he has to take because the black Pegasus threw a small stick. Dragoking often disobeyed and ignored Lance a lot.

Lance got bored and lazy during Shadow Dragon's lectures about various Ancient Beast, which annoyed and angered Shadow Dragon to whack and scold him. Lance looked beaten up badly. He groaned before falling down on the floor. While patting Dragoking's head, Shadow Dragon looked at his son amusingly. The Hydragoon mowed happily as he's taking a good nap.

"Not so easy, right?" Shadow Dragon asked amusingly.

Lance groaned, "Not funny, dad..."

"Next time, don't let your ego get to your head, kiddo," Shadow Dragon commented amusingly, annoying Lance. He sighed, "Either way, take a long break because later, we've got lots of more activities and catching up to do. There're so many things to deal with. After all, you're still a kid and you've got lots of things to learn."

"Yes, dad..." Lance said in annoyance. Shadow Dragon turned and checked on his Dragoking. He sighed, "Sometimes, I just wish dad stop treating me like a kid. I'm a 500 years old, not a typical teenager. Damn it..."

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Twilight and Shadow Dragon did their best as parents to spend some quality time with their children. However, Lance and Nyx weren't satisfied and happy with their activities, which embarrassed and annoyed them a lot.

For Nyx's case, she was embarrassed by Twilight's talking and bragging about her taking good care of Nyx for turning Nightmare Moon's Reincarnation into a better and best filly. Twilight often talked about misadventure Nyx and Cutie Mark Crusaders have gone through, which annoyed and embarrassed her a lot especially having Mr. Smartypants as her doll. She also talked about Nyx's favorite personal stuffs in front of the public, which Nyx was embarrassed and annoyed.

In Lance's case, he struggled to prove his worth to his father that he's not kid, but this often mislead and backfired a lot. Shadow Dragon and Lance challenged for arcade games, which he often lose to his father surprisingly. When it comes to help and save ponies, Lance often got pushed back by Shadow Dragon like saving the babies from fire, beating some punks from bullying, stealing and robbing, and even some minors things. And the worst thing he can't stand the most is ponies often treated and called him 'Shadow Dragon's kid' or even compare him to his father that he wasn't close or be the best as he was.

While Nyx and Lance struggled of putting up with their parents, Dark Xing was watching the event from hiding inside the clouds while Avalanche disguised magically himself as the giant mountain. They both noticed Nyx going off and odd with her mother, though it's mentally than physically.

"How intriguing..." Dark Xing said amusingly before chuckled to herself, "It seems that Xiao Yue is struggling to get along with her mother. She disliked embarrassment and humiliation, created by her own mother. That sounds very familiar..."

"Oh! Oh!" Avalanche said happily, "Like you and Uncle Lan?"

Dark Xing grunted, "Yes, Avalanche. Like me and my damn father!" She then clenched her fists tightly and angrily while glaring at Nyx, "Xiao Yue... You will feel my wrath and anger... You will pay for ruining me!"

Avalanche gulped, "Uh-oh..."

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Twilight and Nyx arrived at Ponyville Schoolhouse. The princess planned to talk with Cheerilee about making the dramatic theater play about Nyx's first adventure and redemption. Nyx became uneasy and concern with the idea especially the things she had done badly as Nightmare Moon.

"Mummy, can we talk first?" Nyx asked in concern.

Twilight smiled happily as she turned and looked at Nyx, "Sure. What is it, Nyx?"

"Maybe, we should stop this, mum. I think we have enough fun," Nyx said in concern. Twilight giggled amusingly. She groaned in anger, "I'm serious, mummy! I mean it!"

Twilight looked confuse, "What's the matter, sweetheart? Is something wrong?"

"Yes! Something is wrong! It's you!" Nyx snapped angrily, which shocked and worried Twilight. She continued with tears coming down, "I'm not only upset. But I'm also angry with you about today."

"What are you talking about, sweetheart?" Twilight asked in concern, I thought we were having some fun especially all the things we do."

"Well, I'm not." Nyx said in upset tone before sighed, "I'm 11 years old. I'm not a kid anymore. But still, you treat me like one. I don't like it at all!"

Twilight gasped in shock and upset, "Oh, sweetheart."

"And stop calling me that too! Seriously! I hate it when you call me that!" Nyx exclaimed in anger before groaned, "Everything you did with is almost like before! If this is how you treated me, then I might as well be Nightmare Moon than being a kid!"

Nyx gasped in shock before clasped her mouth shut while looking at heartbroken Twilight.

Nyx gulped, "I... I didn't mean to... I..." She sighed, "I need to go somewhere else!"

And just before Twilight could say anything, Nyx trotted off at once. The lavender Alicorn cried tearfully that she never expect Nyx to be angry at her again, not since the Nightmare Cult Incident. She was heartbroken and upset to hear it.

---

Shadow Dragon and Lance were passing by Ponyville Water Fountain. They were heading straight to the Ponyville Museum for some studies. While Shadow Dragon enjoyed learning history of the past, Lance doesn't. And he can't take it anymore especially not feeling himself than being the son of Shadow Dragon. He has to tell them how he felt.

"Dad," Lance called. Shadow Dragon turned and looked at him in confusion and curious. He continued, "Dad, we need to talk."

"Sure," Shadow Dragon nodded in understanding, "What's up?"

"Dad, maybe we should stop this now. I think we're done now."

"What?! Why?!"

"Dad... I can't do it." Lance said in concern yet angry, confusing Shadow Dragon even more, "But what you did today... It's embarrassing and frustrating for me to handle, and not to mention, I'm sick of it." He crossed his hooves in anger, "Not only I couldn't beat you, I couldn't even prove myself that I'm a stallion. Nopony treat me as pony than being 'son of Shadow Dragon'."

"Lance, that's ridiculous," Shadow Dragon protested, "You're stronger than me. I know it. I've seen it. And also, you are stallion, kiddo, not just my son."

"Oh yeah? Tell that to those ponies. I'll never be good enough to beat you," Lance said dryly and angrily. Shadow Dragon was in shock and concern about his anger but remained silent. He sighed, "See ya, dad..."

Lance walked away from his father as he was heading straight to the alley. While walking down the street, a small tears flow down from his right eye. He sighed before wiped it off. But in his heart, he can't help but feel guilty about what he said to Shadow Dragon.

Shadow Dragon remained still while watching his son walking away. He sighed in concern and disappointment. He can't help but feel ashamed and guilty. He really blew it for being a good father to him.

---

Twilight was still standing while looking at Ponyville Schoolhouse. Shadow Dragon remained at Ponyville Water Fountain. Nyx was running down the street. Lance stopped at once upon arriving at the end of alley. He leaned against the walls. All four of them looked upset and sad because today didn't go so well as they expected.

"How could this has happen?" Four ponies asked, "What did I do wrong?"

Unknown to any of them, Dark Xing has seen the event from the clouds. She laughed amusingly and darkly. It's the perfect chance for her to strike her enemies down for good. Avalanche remained uncertain and concern about it. She turned to him as she ordered him to remain until she returned to him.

---

Lance arrived at Ponyville Schoolhouse, where he found Twilight was still standing and soaking in guilt and shame. He sighed as he can tell that something went horribly wrong for her and Nyx. He approached to check on her.

"Hey, Twilight," Lance called. Twilight yelped in surprise. She turned and found him approaching her. He sat down close to her. He asked, "Rough day for you and Nyx?"

"You have no idea." Twilight answered in shame before wiping her tears off. She sighed, "All I ever want is spend some quality time with Nyx, with all the things we've done and enjoyed together." She shown her upset looks, "But I mess it up badly."

Lance shook his head in disagreement, "No, Twilight. You did your best to spend some time with her. After all, she's your kiddo..." He stopped at once before shown shock yet guilty looks, "Just like I'm his kiddo..."

"I'd take your hang out with your dad didn't go so well?"

"Yeah. I was embarrassed and frustrated for losing to him or can't even prove myself that I'm a stallion and warrior. So, I kinda told him off."

"Lance! Seriously?!"

"I know. I know. It was stupid and selfish of me to do that. I just wish he stopped treated me like a kid. I just wanna prove him that I'm a good fighter as he is. Like father, like son?"

Twilight scoffed, "Yeah. That's funny. Nyx used to say something like that..." She stopped and realized of what she and Lance have said. She sighed, "Of course. Now I know." Lance looked at her. She continued, "I was so worried that I won't have time to spend with her because I didn't want her to grow up so soon. I wanna be with her till the end."

"Wow... I guess dad felt the same way about want to hang out with me."

"Yeah. He didn't know you were alive and existed because he thought Iris was killed from 500 years ago. And this is his chance to get to know you and spend some time with you. That's what fathers do with their sons."

"Yeah. I guess you're right. Maybe I should apologize to my dad."

"Me too. I should do the same for Nyx. Let's find them."

"Yeah. Let's find our family." Lance said in agreement as he helped Twilight up. Both of them trotted off at once. He smiled, "Did I ever tell you that you remind me so much of my mom?"

Twilight laughed, "Oh, believe me. You're not the first pony to say that."

---

Shadow Dragon left the water fountain as he decided to return home for helping his father's research. While walking down on the streets, he found Nyx was walking towards him. He could tell by her looks that something didn't go well for her and Twilight. He approached her.

"Hey, Nyxie." Shadow Dragon greeted. Nyx looked up. He smiled weakly, "Everything's okay?"

Nyx sighed, "I said something terrible to my mom. And it kinda ruin the mother-daughter bonding day. I really screwed."

"Because she treated you like a kid?" Shadow Dragon asked calmly. Nyx was shocked and dumbfounded to nod. He sighed, "I also felt the same way for Lance. And he hated it. Guess both of us really screwed our day because we want to make the best with soempony you love."

"Yeah. I know she loved me, but I just wish she treated me on my age, not a kid or baby."

"I'm pretty sure she didn't mean to do that, Nyx. She's just doing her best to be with you and do what activities you and her have done before. I wish I could say about my side."

"Well, you know Lance, he can be stubborn and pride. All he ever wants is prove you that he's the best fighter like you."

Shadow Dragon laughed a bit, "Well, you're right about two things. He's not a kid anymore, so I treat him like a stallion and a warrior. And second, he's already a best fight like me."

"Like father, like son?" Nyx asked amusingly.

Shadow Dragon nodded, "Yeah. But for you and Twilight, you both are quite smart enough to know about mistakes. Like mother, like daughter."

Nyx giggled, "I guess all of us share similarity, right, dad?"

"Yes, we are," Shadow Dragon agreed as he patted Nyx's mane gently. He laughed a bit, "So, shall we find and apologize to them?"

"Yes, we do," Nyx agreed.

"No, you won't," The dark voice exclaimed, shocked Shadow Dragon and Nyx. And just before they could react, they both levitated from the ground. They looked down and found Dark Xing stood before them. She snarled, "Because I am here to finish you off for good."

Nyx hissed, "Dark Xing!"

"Let me guess. Father's issue with you?!" Shadow Dragon asked in annoyance.

"DON'T INSULT ME!" Dark Xing exclaimed in anger. She clenched her fists tightly, tightening her grip on both ponies, causing them to groan and suffocate in pain. She snarled, "And trust me, I will succeed! I will prove my father that I'm more worthy successor to him than you are, Yue!"

Nyx groaned, "Okay, you seriously got issues with your dad! If you want that position, then take it coz I'm not interested of becoming Demon again!"

Dark Xing snarled, "I assure you that I planned to let you come home!"

BOOM!Dark Xing yelped in pain upon feeling her back being shot by the blast, causing her gravity magic grip on Shadow Dragon and Nyx to drop and land on the ground. She turned and found Twilight and Lance armed with Star Sparkle Blade and Dual Blades.

"You..." Dark Xing snarled in anger. She armed with Dark Magical Balls, "Kill two birds with one stone. This is my lucky day."

Twilight narrowed her eyes in anger, "It won't be, Dark Xing. Get away from her, you bitch!"

"Yeah. You mess with the wrong family." Lance snarled in anger.

"He's right..." Shadow Dragon said in agreement as he armed with Darkness Blade, "No one mess with our family!"

Nyx nodded in agreement as she aged to her teenager, "Yeah. Trust me. You pick a wrong fight."

Dark Xing laughed amusingly as she summoned her four Dark Magical Swords, "Very well. I accept your challenge. Prepare yourself!"

Dark Xing gave a loud battle cry as she engaged and fought Twilight and her family. Four of them charged and swung their blades at her, who blocked and deflected the attacks for few times.

Lance charged and swung his Dual Blades against Dark Xing, who quickly levitated and thrown him right at Twilight to the ground. She fired her Dark Magical Beam at them. Nyx jumped and came to their aid by summoning the force field for deflection. Shadow Dragon jumped and slammed his kick on her to the ground. He was about to slam his punch but stopped and levitated by her. She thrown, slammed and thrust him against the walls for few times. Twilight fired her powerful Unicorn Burst in knocking her off while Lance and Nyx came and saved their father.

As Twilight continued firing her Rainbow Powered Blasts at Dark Xing, the latter used her Gravity Power to slam the former to the ground hard. The Moon Demon Successor thrown and slammed the lavender Alicorn to the ground for few times. Lance and Nyx charged and rammed Dark Xing to the walls. She was about to retaliate back but both children swiftly blocked the attacks while fiercely knocking her down for few times. As they continued attacking her, they got stopped and levitated by Dark Xing, who slammed them on each other for few times. Shadow Dragon came and attacked her fiercely by punching for three rounds. Lance and Nyx dropped to the ground. Dark Xing groaned in anger as she swung her swords at him, but blocked by Twilight's Sword.

Dark Xing continued swinging her swords at both Twilight and Shadow Dragon, who continued blocking and deflecting the attacks. And at the same time, Moon Demon Successor levitated and thrown rocks at Lance and Nyx, who used their blades in deflecting and cutting them down.

As Twilight and her family struggled against Dark Xing, all of them weren't aware of Kasai Songbird, who was on top of Ponyville Town's Clocktower. She armed and aimed her sniping blaster at the battlefield. Usually she was confident at shooting down her targets, but now she hesitated and shaking when she's aiming at one of her friends.

Kasai hissed in shame, "I have to do this. I'm sorry..."

Dark Xing used her powerful Gravity Power in levitating and holding Twilight and her family in tight grip. She summoned and armed with Dark Magical Swords at her enemies. And just before she could finish them off, Kasai groaned in anger as she fired her sniping blaster at Dark Xing's chest, knocking her straight to the walls hard. This allowed her to drop them to the ground.

Twilight and her friends groaned as they slowly recovered and get up. They turned and found Kasai stood before them. They were surprise and confuse.

"You?!" Lance asked in surprise, "Why?! Why did you save us?"

Kasai remained silent as she summoned the portal. She escaped through it at once, but not before she took the glance at her former boyfriend. She sighed in shame and pain before entered the portal. Twilight and her friends were confused by her help and saving them. They turned to Dark Xing, who got up and fired her powerful Dark Magical Beam in knocking them down. They groaned in pain while glaring at her.

"Finally..." Dark Xing said in relief, "Time to finish them. I will please my father for good!"

And just before she does, Dark Xing got her head got whacked by a powerful punch before dropped to the ground. Twilight and her family looked up and found Avalanche stood before them.

"You too?" Nyx asked in surprise.

Avalanche picked up Dark Xing and said, "Cousin Xing just has a bad day because of her papa. Sorry for ruining your day."

"Seriously?" Twilight asked in surprise and confusion.

"Yeah. Yeah..." Avalanche nodded, "Gonna go home now before she gets mad. Really mad at me again."

Avalanche turned and marched off while carrying Dark Xing with her. Twilight and her family turned and looked at each other. They all shown guilty and shame as they all said the same thing.

"I'm sorry for everything I did today. Really? You mean it?"

Twilight sighed, "Nyx. I'm sorry that I couldn't be a better mother. I just wanna spend my time with you. Honest. I didn't mean to treat you like a filly."

"I know. Mummy," Nyx said in concern, "And I'm sorry for talking bad to you especially being a Nightmare Moon. But I'm happy to be your daughter."

Twilight smiled happily as she gave Nyx a hug, "Ooh. Me too, Nyx. I promised you that we'll make our bonding time better."

Nyx smiled, "Yeah, I know."

Shadow Dragon and Lance looked at each other. They both shown concern and guilty before showing proud and firm looks. They gave each other a hoof bump.

Lance sighed, "Dad, I'm sorry what I said about you. I just-!"

"Save it, kiddo." Shadow Dragon interrupted, "You're already a warrior. You don't need to prove it to me. Plus, I'll teach you some tricks if you don't mind hanging out with me, kiddo?"

Lance smiled, "Yeah. I'm good, dad. And one day, I'll win."

Shadow Dragon scoffed, "Keep trying, kiddo. Never give up is what makes us cool."

"Definitely," Lance agreed.

"So, what's next?" Nyx asked.

Twilight smiled, "Anypony up for 'Spirit of Sergei Clan' and 'MMMM Chocolate Cake'?"

Twilight and her family chatted in agreement and cheered happily. They all now headed off and have their family bonding time together. They all enjoyed having fun and played activities together such as watching movie, singing karaoke, taking a picture of themselves, playing with Dragoking, playing some soccer ball and also having MMMM Chocolate Cake. It was a great day for them.

---

At the Black Forest, Dark Xing has regained her conscience and Avalanche lied to her that she was attacked but he saved her in time. She eventually got summoned by her father. She bowed before him as she make a report, which she knew he won't be please. However, surprisingly he remained silent while glaring at her.

"It seems I have underestimated you, Da Xing,"Tso Lan said calmly, surprised Dark Xing. He continued,"Perhaps, you're not a mistake, at all. You're indeed close enough to finish them especially that treacherous Yue. The next time you see her, finish what you have started."

Dark Xing was surprised to ask, "Does this mean..."

"Yes. You are my successor now. Don't fail me again, my daughter..."

"I will not..."

The communication portal got closed down. Dark Xing stood up and smiled proudly that not everything is lost now. She has earned her father's praise and proud of her. Avalanche became uneasy and concern about it that he might not able to save Nyx and tricked her family again.

---

Dropped to the alley, Kasai transformed back to Shiroi. She turned and found Lelouch stood before her. She knew he won't be please with her performance.

"We need to talk about your loyalty," Lelouch said darkly, "Why didn't you finished his family off? That should brought Yami back."

Kasai narrowed her angry eyes, "Like you ever understand me ever since I moved to Ponyville Town."

Lelouch held Kasai's neck up, "Would you like to explain to me now, my little dear? I would like to hear your problem with me."

Kasai grunted in pain while glaring at Lelouch, "Go to hell, Chaos Herald..."

---

Back at Castle of Friendship, Tao and his family looked exhaustion as they have spent whole day of researching on Destiny Tablet and locating six Elemental Elements. And the library was in a big mess, filled with research papers, ancient books and scriptures.

"Aiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!" Tao screamed in anger, "Those ponies are gonna be sorry for the mess they got me into!"

END...

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Vanessa Marshall: Dark Xing
Jeff Bennett: Avalanche

Minor Casts:
Sab Shimono: Mystic Tao
Cathy Weseluck: Spike, Zipporwhill
Jackie Chan: Dragon Kick
Noah Nelson: Mighty Heart
Hayden Panettiere: Shiroi Bai/Kasai Songbird
Matthew Mercer: Tso Lan

Cameo:
Todd Haberkorn: Lelouch Skarr
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom
Clair Corlett: Sweetie Belle
Madeleine Peters: Scootaloo
Cherami Leigh: Jade Adventure
Alyson Stoner: Alyson Joy