Scarlet Devil Pony

by lordbrick651

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The inside of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, aside from very big and opulent, was rather dark. Up the grand staircase, they saw where red mist pouring out through the cracks of the double door.
"Alright, let's charge in there and stop this mess!" Rainbow Dash started towards the source, but was yanked back by Applejack.
"Hold up, sugarcube, we don't know what's behind that door."
"Yes, and we still only have one spellcard. I say we hold out until I can make us some more."
"But that'll take all day!"
Twilight pointed over towards a open door on the left. "Not if we get some more information." Through the door, Twilight and the gang could see several rows of books.
Rainbow groaned. "Of course. The first thing she heads for is the library."
"Hold on, Rainbow Dash, this could be just what we need. Maybe one or two of those books will help me make more spellcards."
"Ugh, Fine."

The library was much bigger than the six ponies first thought. Rows of bookshelves could be seen throughout the room. The group slowly skimmed through the library until they came upon a row entitled "Spellbooks".
"Well, that wasn't too difficult. Twilight, dear, could you help me grab some of these books?" Twilight nodded and started levitating some books off the shelves and laying them open on the floor for Rarity.
Rarity was quickly back at work creating more spellcards, making two for Applejack, another for Fluttershy, and two for Twilight.
"Ok, now Pinkie, dear, would you like me to make your spellcards now?"
"No thanks, I'm fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Yep!"
"Alright, if you say so. Rainbow Dash, would you-"
"YES, FINALLY!
Twilight left to explore the library a bit, mostly from curiosity, and started browsing through the catagories. Suddenly, she heard a slightly sickly voice behind her.
"What are you doing in my library?" Twilight turned around and saw a unicorn that looked similar to her, except for a lighter coat, and ribbons instead of streaks in her hair.
"Oh, I was, uh, just looking around. There's a lot of really nice books in here."
"Well, thank you, but how did you get in here?"
"Uh... the front door?"
"...So the Gatekeeper failed at her job. Again."
"...Right, so, this is your library?"
"It's really the mistress's, but I watch over it for her."
"Oh, well, me and my friends need to speak with her about the mist that's pouring out."
"Remilia's doing that again?"
"Look, we just want her to stop the mist, it's a bit of a nuiscanse."
"You sound just like that shrine maiden who stopped her... Well, I'm afraid I can't let you see her."
"Please, Miss... uh..."
"Knowledge. Patchouli Knowledge."
"Miss Knowledge, please reconsider."
"I'm afraid my answer stands as it is."
"What if I beat you in a spellcard duel?"
"I suppose so." Patchouli pulled out a spellcard and held it up high. "Earth Sign [Trilithon Shake]"
Several yellow bullets shot out from Patchouli, and then turned, moving in spiral patterns. Most of the bullets were now approaching Twilight from the sides, rather then head-on. She dodged the bullets mostly, but a few came far too close for comfort.
"My turn! Magic Sign [Unicorn's Thoughts]" Purple bullets shot out in relatively simple ring patterns, followed by a bullet that shot out lines of bullets. However, it didn't seem to be very effective, as Patchouli dodged it with ease.
"Not bad, but still too easy. Water Metal Sign [Mercury Poison]" The old yellow bullets faded out and now yellow and purple rings of bullets were flying towards Twilight at a alarming rate, and it was getting faster as time went on.
"Better try my next card, Magic Sign [Arcane Nova]" Purple and white bullets started flowing out, purple bullets going clockwise, and white bullets going the opposite direction. It seemed to knock Patchouli off tempo a bit, but none of the bullets had connected yet. Patchouli's bullets were getting pretty rapid now, and Twilight was finding it harder and harder to keep dodging the waves. Her own bullets eventually stopped turning and started in the other direction, creating a wall of bullets. Patchouli nearly dodged that wall, but one the bullets hit her right in the back legs, cancelling her spellcard.
"Ouch... very well, you won, so you can go on ahead. Gather your friends and continue on."
Twilight nodded, and galloped back to where her friends were.

"There we go, that should be plenty of spellcards for everypony."
"Wait a tic, where in the hay did Twilight run off to?"
"Oh, she went off and fought Patchouli."
"How did- Nevermind, why didn't you tell us earlier, Pinkie Pie?"
"You never asked. Oh! Look! Twilight's back, see?" Twilight had returned to her friends location.
"Oh, Twilight, I'm so glad you're safe. Where were you?"
"Sorry, I was a bit busy, but we can move on now."
"Perfect! I have another spellcard for you, dear."
"Thanks, Rarity. Now let's move out!" Twilight Sparkle and her friends left the library and entered the foyer.

Comments

[ray10k]

I sort-of hope there will be an extra chapter after the incident is resolved, showing a little more interaction between Twilight and Patchouli, I would find it interesting to see two characters so similar, yet with such different backgrounds, interact.

otherwise, this is a good fic and I almost cannot wait for the (inevitable) showdown between Pinky Pie and Flandre.

[Dark Star]

I'm definitely tracking this, and I demand you create more!

I'm a massive Touhou Fan, 'specially of Sakuya and Flandre. I can't wait to read their chapters.

5 Stars, and a Track, my Friend! GG!