Empress Ember and Princess Celestia arrive in the Crystal Castle. The two can tell they did not have a good night's rest.
"Any idea who's behind the attack on my kin?" Ember irately asks.
"Midnight Sparkle," Princess Celestia formally expresses.
"HOW?!" Ember snorts.
"It appears Fairy Dragon didn't finish her. From what I've seen on the tapes at Canterlot Ward, Midnight Sparkle saved an essence of herself and her guild, Demon Tail."
"Those punks we fought, those were her members of the guild?" Ember didn't know that Midnight Sparkle originally formed a dark guild. It makes sense with the demonic natures Storm King, Lord Tirek, Cozy Glow, and King Sombra possessed.
"Yes," Princess Celestia sadly sighs. "She struck my sister after possessing Rarity in Canterlot Ward."
"So, she's persistence on getting Spike the Fairy and restarting time?"
"Yes. Midnight Sparkle can target anyone due to a relic she owns. The relic is known as Grogar's Bell."
"What would that do?" Ember asks Celestia.
"Chiming Grogar's Bell will remove all magic and strength within any creature and transfer the magic into the Bell or the wielder's body. I have a theory Midnight Sparkle may try to uplift the magic of the Mirror Pool and restore her army. However, I'm wary about the Bell's magic on Earth Land magic."
Two Crystal Guards escort Princess Celestia and Empress Ember to the meeting room. It's only them, Princess Cadance and Shining Armor.
"Where's the rest of the Bar of Alliance members?" Ember thought Thorax, Prince Rutherford, and Gilda would make an appearance.
"I wrote the letters late and fell out. I'll write letters to inform everyone after our discussion," Princess Cadance said. She looks a bit better than a few hours ago.
"I issued a decree that no pony within the Crystal Empire to venture elsewhere. The Crystal Heart will protect us from Midnight Sparkle," Shining Armor said.
"You invoke Martial Law, Shining?" Princess Celestia asks.
"If things in Equestria gets worse, I will declare Martial Law. We can't allow Midnight Sparkle to gain magic power from any creature. I would advise the dragons to come to the Crystal Empire as well as the Changelings. Safety in numbers."
"Shining, last we recall, Midnight Sparkle and her forces dominated us. What chance do we have?" A Crystal Guard in the room asks. He's concerned about history repeating twice.
"Spike the Fairy has unlocked our potential. Every Dragon can use magic power, and we've been practicing since. We are prepared to fight and defend any creature that needs it. I will issue a decree that Dragons reside in the Crystal Empire until further notice. Any Dragon in the dorm of the School of Friendship is to remain in numbers wherever they go."
"I'll prepare the rooms in the castle for your Dragons. We have plenty of room to house them. I'm sure many Crystal Ponies won't mind housing some," Princess Cadance decrees.
"Thank you," Ember smiles at Princess Cadance's gesture. "You think Discord can bring the dragons shattered whole again?"
"I'm not sure. I'll have to ask Discord if there's a difference of uplifting petrification magic on other creatures than his clones," Princess Celestia said.
"Very well, I hope he can restore my Dragons. May I see the Dragons that are shattered?"
"Follow us," Princess Cadance and Shining Armor said in unison. They escort Ember and Princess Celestia to a different room where the Crystal Guards are still assembling the shards.
"Oh no..," Ember recognizes the heads of Garble and Charcoal. "Smolder is going to flip when I inform her of Garble's condition," Ember is concerned about what Smolder may do next in retribution.
"Or you can say he's on a mission," A Crystal Guard suggests.
"No. I refuse to hide any secrets from my kin. Especially when a threat is upon us once more; By now, Smolder will be hanging out with her friends since school starts in a few days."
"I can write a letter to Twilight and have her deliver it to Smolder if you want?"
"No, Celestia. I should bring the bearer of bad news to my subject," Ember flaps her wings. "Any other relic that Midnight could go after, bring it here to the Crystal Empire. When she realizes that all other forms of magic are in our possession, she'll have no choice but to come here. Then, we can end her madness once and for all."
"However, Midnight Sparkle is in possession of Rarity. We need to separate the demons out of Rarity's body," Princess Celestia said.
"Know anyone that can exorcise demons or perform the magic of that aspect?" Shining Armor asks Princess Celestia.
"There are spells I know, and I'm sure Starswirl the Bearded knows. I'll bring him and the Pillars here."
"I'll send word to every kingdom within the Bar of Alliance. Also, Queen Novo should come here to the Crystal Empire with her Magic Pearl. I suspect Midnight Sparkle may travel to Mount Aris. I remember the story Discord told me while disguised as Spike about the adventure he embarked."
Princess Celestia groans. She remembers the lie Discord mentioned about Spike coughing blood. "That story he told and the show of display he performed as Spike still gets to me. The day when he said Spike coughed blood, and I believed it."
"Have you forgiven Discord for what he did while disguised as Spike?" Ember asks out of curiosity.
"I have. However, there are some actions I'm not fond of what Discord did. I will admit, I'm glad that Discord opened our eyes to see the neglect I and everypony did when Spike was suffering. Discord's actions led to a better utopia for all creatures to come closer together. It opened my eyes to becoming a better Princess. I get to start over with another Twilight and Spike. I vowed I won't be making foolish decisions."
"That's good. I will say I won't be forgiving Midnight Sparkle for her actions. She crossed the point of no return. Willing to kill any creature for power and her desires. It's wrong that she shows no pity or respect for what she's doing."
Princess Celestia sadly sighs. "I understand, Ember. I'm sure no one would forgive Midnight for the horror and treachery she committed."
"I can't look at my sister the same. After seeing what she's done to Spike the Fairy and his friends during the Tartaros war; Especially, taking Fairy Rage away from Spike. She planned to remove Fairy Rage no matter the cost and killed Erza Scarlett. She was willing to strip Spike's happiness entirely for her sake."
"After watching more of Spike the Fairy's memories, I'm not sure if I can forgive Midnight Sparkle. The Twilight I knew is long gone. The Twilight we have now, I'm happy to have her in my life."
"Sir," A Crystal Guard intervenes in their conversation. "Twilight Velvet and Night Light will be arriving at the Castle later today."
"Uh oh," Princess Cadance turns to her husband.
Shining Armor pupils shrink after hearing that. He forgot he invited his parents for a family day with Flurry Heart. Twilight and Spike will be arriving later in the day as well. Shining Armor faints a second later.
"Who's Twilight Velvet and Night Light?" Ember asks.
"Shining Armor's parents. There will be a lot to explain to them. I better get going," Princess Celestia leaves the meeting room.
"Is he going to be alright?" Ember wonders a bit. She's concerned when the topic of explaining to parents becomes an issue.
"Well, I'm not so sure. Shining was fine when telling the truth to his folks the first time; I think the second time will not be the same scenario."
"Well," Ember steps back a bit. "I better get going. I need to inform Smolder about her brother," Ember flies out the window of the meeting room.
Flurry Heart starts crying. "Shining, I'll be right back. Flurry needs me," Princess Cadance leaves Shining be and tends to her daughter.
Well Shining Armor, I wish you the best of luck.π I better get my popcorn, I can tell itβs going a train wreck from Shining's point of view. I can tell going to be funny as hell.π€£πΏπ₯€
2 quick chapters today I see! Glad that Garble's *missed* shot raised the alarm at the Crystal Empire & got everyone on alert regarding Deceitful's actions.
Think that sums up our feelings regarding Deceitful, hope she gets completely obliterated this time around & never comes back! Believe I speak for everyone when I say *enough is enough*!
Not looking forward to that meeting for my 2nd fave dragon.
HUGE understatement.
Good plan.
Exorcise the demon from host, then kill said demon. God, I hope this plan works.
REALLY took the words right out of my mouth.
Uh-oh is right. It's bad enough the first time when they were told about their former daughter's misdeeds. But a second time? Hoo boy.
Poor Flurry. I think she senses the danger more than anyone else and it hurts her that the danger is her former aunt. And she can't even speak about it.
I gotta say, other than Sweetie Belle and, to a slight extent, Rarity, I really feel sorry for the Sparkle Family. This must be really tough for them to swallow.
I wonder If her parents will play a pivotal part in Midnight's demise.
Good couple of chapters.
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I wonder that myself, in addition to little Flurry Heart having a role in said demise. I hope so, though. Midnight Sparkle has, more than enough, brought nothing but hurt and shame upon her family and threatened to damage another.
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Indeed, not to mention countless sacrifices with zero remorse from her.
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But ranting helps make me feel better when I'm angry. Beside, I have gotten used to the Midnight arc. I don't hate those two, I just don't like what they are willing to do to get what they want.
I honestly find that hard to believe Celestia! You will just ending up making the same foolish mistakes as you did with Equestrian Twilight and Spike! You'll never make up for what you did, because you'll do it again! And the good intentions Discord had doesn't excuse his actions!
Are you? Because I have this bad feeling that she would someday end up as her demented counterpart if you neglect her too.
Oh dear, I fear that they will get greatly upset and flip out big time when they find out everything their daughter have done and let Shining really have it for not being able to prevent his little sister from going down such a terrible path. π¨
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as for me, Iβll be brewing more calming tea with the Koren honey mix with lemon jelly.π΅ππ― that can calm my soul.
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Understood. But keep it to a minimum with Rarity. From what I read so far, she genuinely wants to change. Like I said, it's not a crime to hope. Maybe after this is over, the honorable thing she can do is go back to the ward and get better for the sake of her family and her sanity. As far as Midnight Sparkle goes, π rant the shit outta her to your heart's content.
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Indeed.π΅
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Agreed. She went down this path of her own accord, if her memories were any indication. She knew what Mard Geer and his guild was and didn't think twice about joining them. Canon Twilight would have never have listened or sided with that type of evil for selfish gain or endangering her family. So yeah, Midnight's true death is a long time coming.
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Mmmm, I wouldn't go that far. But we'll see what PJ does on the next chapter or two.
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Agreed, let PJ write the faiths of the characters as the saga continues.π»πΊ
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And what about them? As her parents, would they not feel responsible at all?
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I doubt Rarity can be forgiven anyways, even if she does repent. As for Midnight, yeah she have sealed her fate big time.
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π That's close enough, I guess. Like PJ said, all we can do is hope.
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In one chapter, Shining have explained that his mother had a bad temper which terrifies him, even as an adult, head guard, prince and father, and that she wouldn't take kindly to what her daughter have done. So it may be possible that at least Twilight Velvet would go raging when she hears of the recent actions her daughter have caused and committed.
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Of course they might be at fault for what their daughter have become, but they would still try to patch things up by using Sci-Twi and Doggy Spike as an excuse and would still want their real daughter to repent and become better and come home, even though it's not possible because she's beyond redemption at this point.
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Yeah, I can see that happening.
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Yeah, hope that they can stop Midnight before she does anything else and can save Rarity without having to kill her, but they may have to take her life just to stop Midnight for good hopefully, but like I said, even if Rarity is saved and lives, she would still be a criminal and a traitor in the eyes of Equestria and there would be no chance for her to be forgiven and welcomed back.
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Poor Night Light would have a real long night if he has to listen to his wife ranting and raging about the awful things their daughter have done. π
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I disagree. As long as she gives a genuine apology, I see no reason why she shouldn't be forgiven for her mistakes. Which is more than I can say for Midnight
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I disagree. Chrysalis tried to repent too, and Cadance and Shining Armor still wanted to get rid of her! π€
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Time heals all wounds, both physical and mental. π΅
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I wonder how Spike the fairy and another coalition of the guilds are doing against the reaming of the Seven Deadly Sins now Popeye has joined in for another adventure.π΅π€β I wonder how are they doing?π΅π€β
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Well, we will have to wait and see, won't we? π΅
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Agreed.π΅
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But I still have my doubts about you know who!
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Well, let PJ do the writing of the fate of the characters on this ongoing saga.π΅π»
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Still doubt Rarity's fate is gonna be good! π€
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And on the likely chance that she's saved and forgiven for her mistakes, will you accept that?
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Never in a million years I would want to forgive that white unicorn motherfucking bitch for what she have done! But yes, if she is saved and forgiven, then I will reluctantly give her only ONE chance to repent. But if she blows it and ends up messing up again, then I will feel nothing but anger and contempt for her and she may HAVE TO die and rot in Hell with Midnight! π
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OK, that's fair
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Fair enough Elmohater862, fair enough.πΊ
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Why do I have the feeling that I am going to regret trying to give Rarity a chance to repent? I just have this feeling that she will fail and screw up again. βΉ
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*deep sigh*
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βShake my head In disappointment.β π΅ My friend you need to have little faith.
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*sighing* Sorry, I don't mean to sound negative. I just have my doubts about Rarity, that's all. Midnight have done so many awful things and she never once shown remorse for any of her actions.
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I know midnight has indeed not an ounce of remorse in her soul. As for Rarity, she does have remorse and I know Iβve faithful for her that she will pull through.πΊππ itβs alright buddy.
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It's alright. Like I said, keep it to a minimum with Rarity in spite of how you feel. As for Midnight, I agree completely. I'm more worried about the reaction of Velvet and Night Light once they're told what she's done.
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Rarity might have her second chance if she's willing to be a better pony.
As for Insane Twilight, either she gets a magic blast through her brain...or be magically reduced to a baby so that she can be raised correctly. Of course, the former option is likely, even when I don't like it but I'm not gonna waste time arguing against that.
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Agreed.ππ
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Yeah, whatever. *rolling eyes*
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Excuse my bluntness, but they're making a lot more sense than you
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Yeah, well it isn't always easy earning a second chance after doing terrible things to innocent beings. Rarity would have a long way for redemption if she chooses to redeem after being saved. π΅
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And yet there were several characters in FIM who were given second chances