> Phantom War VI: Bounty Hunter Saga
>  by Danny Eclipse
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> Promise of Revenge and Meeting with Nem’ro
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Three weeks later…

I was in the Nal Hutta Swamps, making a reputation on me. Lucky for me, I did it within those three weeks of hard work. I finally got Nem’ro’s attention. My hired crew who were going to help me get into the Great Hunt; Braden, Jory, and Mako. Together, we were a great team. Braden was a pony, his was old but not old enough to not have any fight left in him. He was leader of the team as well. Jory was a griffin, he provides heavy lifting and security to our base of operations and every good too. Finally, Mako was a Pony with Cyborg Implants. She was intelligent, well-informed, and very crafty. And I was the main attraction of the team. We have been trying to get a reputation up and going and it was working too. I had finished killing a mad pony who was the greatest quick-draw artist and I headed back to our apartment until I see Braden and Jory on the ground, dead. I ran over to them to check their vitals but they came up negative.

“Damn it!” I shouted in rage. “Whoever did this is going to pay…dearly.”

I got up to look down at my two partners and friends. I heard some hoof steps.

A familiar female voice said “Hey, old-timers, I’m…Jory, Braden!”

I looked to the voice and see Mako. Mako was a brown Earth Pony with Cyborg Implants, her mane and tail was jet black, and her eye color was brown. Her CM was a hacking symbol and I still had my helmet on but I had a frown on my face. She came over to me quickly.

Mako asked “What happened? Is the old pony…?”

“He’s dead with Jory. Whoever did this, I’m going to make them suffer for what they have done.” I said before activated my helmet’s communicator “T3 and Soundwave, get over here. I need you to hack into the security system to find out what happened. Soundwave, you are coming because I need to identify our killer.” I said on the communicator.

I ended the communications and looked at the sad Mako. She was crying over Braden’s body. After a few minutes, she got up and began to walk around until she stopped.

“Wait…you had something to do with this!” Mako shouted, accusingly.

“If I did, you’d be dead, too. Not to mention, I wouldn’t be this angry!”

Mako stepped back. She can somehow feel the rage coming off of me, I wasn’t faking it at all and I did point out a good point.

Mako replied “I’m sorry. I don’t know what came over me. It’s just…I’ve been with Braden for years. I know you didn’t have any reason to hurt him. I just can’t believe he’s gone.”

“Listen to me when I say this. Whoever did this, I swear to you, when I find out who did this, they will pay with their life and whoever else is working with him! This killer is going to know the true meaning of the word fear!” I vow to her, to reassure that whoever did this was going to die a painful death.

Mako smiled at what I said. We heard gears whirling and we looked and see T3 and Soundwave coming into the room.

“T3, hack into the terminal and replay video of these two dying.”

T3 began to slice into the terminal and began to decrypt any video and began to play it so we can see it on hologram. We see two figures, both ponies, walking into the room.

Braden said “Move and you’re dead. Now, if you know what’s good for you, you’re gonna back out, nice and slow.”

One of the strangers said “Oh, I know precisely what’s good for me. Winning the Great Hunt won’t merely be good. It will be splendid. When I win, the entire world will know the name Tarro Blood and I’ll charge extravagant fees for my services. Won’t I, Sedyn?”

Sedyn, the other stranger, replied “The highest in the world. Only the filthy rich will be able to afford you.”

“Tarro Blood? I’ve heard of you. Nearly got crippled by the other Ponylorians at the Great Hunt ten years back.” Braden said.

Tarro replied “Ah, yes. That. An unfortunate bit of history. This time, I plan to win. Of course, that will be simpler if my competition doesn’t include rivals beyond my fellow Ponylorians. The Centaur Vibroblade Master from Ord Mantell? Gone. The Griffin Builder fond of explosives? Gone. That just leaves Phantom Lord to remove.”

Jory said “Then your mission is a failure. Your quarry is not here and now revealed, your hunt is failed!”

“You misunderstand. The rules forbid killing competitors before the allotted hour. Thus, the promising up-and-comers I mentioned are very much alive. I simply eliminated them as threats. And how does one allow a charging gundark, Sedyn?” Tarro replied

Sedyn said “Blast his legs out from under him.”

Tarro replied “Destroy the upstart’s so-called crew. I’ll be outside, innocently unaware.”

Tarro began to walk away, his back turned.

Braden shouted “Jory! Shoot to kill!”

Braden and Jory pulled out their blasters to fight but Sedyn shot Braden first then shot Jory.

“Too late, old pony.” Sedyn said coldly.

Sedyn killed Braden and Jory on the hologram then the hologram ended.

Mako said with a hint of horror “Heartless monster…”

“Now we know our killer. Soundwave, search his name and give me everything we know about him!”

Soundwave’s blank screen face began to look through files. His tentacles connected to the terminal when T3 left the terminal. Using the hologram systems, he revealed the file on Tarro Blood.

“The son of Canterlot nobility, Tarro Blood renounced his privileged existence as the heir to a minor lordship in favor of pursuing greater glory and fame as a world-renowned Ponylorian mercenary.  Leaving his past behind and taking on a new dramatic moniker, Blood was able to prove that he was no pretender after years of training under a famed Ponylorian champion. Under the guidance of this exceptional tutor, Blood became a feared warrior and the favorite to claim victory in the next Great Hunt.  Unfortunately for him, Tarro Blood’s characteristic arrogance and sudden rise to prominence rubbed his competition the wrong way. The other Ponylorians in the competition made it their mission to ensure that he never came close to claiming victory. The resulting defeat nearly cost Blood his life, in addition to his pride, and he remained out of the public eye for nearly a decade, choosing not to participate in the next Great Hunt.” I said, ready everything that the world files held on him.

I began to think about this. So Tarro was going to try another Great Hunt and now he was going to try and kill me, in hopes of trying to stop me from entering. This angers me even further.

“He claims to be a Ponylorian! He’s nothing but a coward!” I shouted with rage.

Mako said to me “Tarro is going to have to wait. You need to make an appearance with Nem’ro now.”

I nodded and left, leaving Mako to give the bodies a proper burial. I began to make my way to Nem’ro’s palace.





I arrived to the front door and got off my speeder. HK-47 was with me and we walked right in. We went to his throne room and when we arrived, we see a lot of things. For a throne room, it looked more like a master room for slaves. There were a lot of different species. Griffins, Centaurs, Ponies, even Zebras. I also noticed that there were some female slaves, who wore nothing but bikinis and panties [They were metal plated, can’t be removed easily without a key] and they were dancing. Two slaves, who weren’t dancing, were on Nem’ro’s stone throne. Two guards went to stop me and I had to stop HK-47 from pulling out his Blaster to kill them. We looked towards Nem’ro and see a griffin punch a Centaur in the chest and a Zebra drags the Centaur away with the Griffin walking with them. Nem’ro sees me and motions me to come forward. I noticed he had someone with him, a Changeling.

The Changeling said “Look, boss. Little tiny pony and rusty bucket of bolts comes to beg for mighty Nem’ro’s attention.”

Once again, I had to stop HK-47 from shooting the Changeling between the eyes.

Nem’ro said “{Translation: Be polite, Carnus. This bounty hunter has been sweeping the filth from my town’s lovely street.}” I reached in front of the stone throne and Nem’ro looked at me. HK-47 was looking at Nem’ro as well “{Excuse him, he lacks manners. You stand in the court of Nem’ro. All you see in Jiguuna is under my authority. Welcome.}"

HK-47 said “Greeting: Hello, mighty Nem’ro. I am HK-47, assassin droid rebuilt by my master here to serve him in his missions. My master’s name is Phantom Lord.”

“Now that we’ve got pleasantries out of the way, let’s talk business.”

Nem’ro said “{Ha! Straight to the point, is it? Then I will do you the same favor. You want sponsorship into the Great Hunt. I can provide that. But why should I? Mako says you are a famous bounty hunter, that hardened ponies run and hide just hearing your name. But Mako says lots of things.}”

“Mako said you’re a powerful Hutt, Nem’ro. Was that a lie?” I scorn back.

Nem’ro replied, calm “{A good lair always sprinkles some truth among the fabrications. You want to prove that you are this fearsome ponyhunter? I will give you that chance. I have targets here on wonderful Hutta Swamps that need elimination. No problem for one with your reported skills. The first head you will bring me is that of a Timberwolf, one of those useless, sniveling natives. You don’t have a soft spot for primitive tribemen, do you?}”

HK-47 replied, shouting “Statement: My master has no soft spot for organics, you overgrown slug!”

“Shut it HK-47!” I shouted at him then turned to Nem’ro. “If there’s money in it, I’ll take any targets.”

Nem’ro replied “{A true mercenary. You’ll do well with Nem’ro. The Timberwolf sold us this swamp for trinkets. Now they take up arms against their rightful masters. It’s disgusting. One Timberwolf dares call himself Huttsbane. He raids my holdings and hides in a swamp village. Place his head on my floor.}”

“Head on floor, got it.”

Nem’ro added “{Kill huttsbane’s followers, too. But leave their heads in the village. Go now.}”

Carnus said “Be careful, little bounty hunter. Huttsbane once blasted into other palace. Killed pile of captains and murdered a mighty hutt!”

I began to turn around and walk away with HK-47.

“That didn’t go as bad as I thought. Now to make truth in my reputation. Are you ready to hunt, HK-47?”

HK-47 replied “Commentary: Master, I was created to hunt organics and slaughtering them all.”

"True. Now, lets go hunt some Timberwolves."
> Huttsbane’s Demise and New Target
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Me and HK-47 were coming from the rear of the Timberwolf encampment. We were alone with our weapons. We see three guards at the rear entrance and I smiled.

“Let’s do this.”

I activated my jetpack and flew over to them. They looked at me and I see they have metal equipment attached to them with blasters on their backs. I fired an explosive dart the center wolf then I see the dart explode a few seconds later, killing all three Timberwolves. I motion HK-47 and we began to walk in, guns blazing. I kept firing explosive darts, missiles, and duel blaster fire. HK-47 kept using his Sith Sniper Rifle and kept hitting targets down. After finishing off the entire camp forces, which were only fourteen Timberwolves, we walked to a hut and enter. We see two Timberwolves, one looking at us and the other on the bed. I aimed my pistols at his head while HK-47 aimed his rifle at the other timberwolf.

“Nem’ro found somepony with no morals to destroy my village! Are you proud of yourself? Filthy murderer! Will you butcher all the women and children as well?” Huttsbane said, accusing.

“I’ll kill anypony I have to in order to finish this job, even if it means killing unarmed men, women, and children.” I replied coldly.

HK-47 added “Statement: Besides, consider this as payback for killing one of the Hutts, even though we don’t care about that overgrown slug.”

The Timberwolf shouted in horror “You don’t need to kill anypony else!”

HK-47 asked “Reply: Oh, and why not?”

The Timberwolf answered “The Hutts would slaughter us like criminals, when it is they who have taken what is not theirs.”

Huttsbane said “Yes. This swamp was home for Timberwolves long before the Hutts came.”

The Timberwolf said “You are a warrior. You must understand why we fight for our birthright.”

HK-47 replied, coldly “Statement: Absolutely pathetic creatures you are.”

“Don’t bore me with your politics; I hate ponies who try to make me feel sorry for them inside. I hate ponies that do that, and you know what I do to them? I blast the center between their eyes.”

Huttsbane said to the Timberwolf “You waste your breath, Spirit-leader. This is just more outsider scum.”

“This particular scum’s going to enjoy killing you.” I said with the cold pleasure and a hint of insane thrill.

HK-47 declared “Target acquired: terminate with great pleasure.”

“Come and fall under my claws!” Huttsbane shouted his warrior cry.

Huttsbane made the attempt to jump at me but I hit the hilt of my pistols at his head, making him fall.

Spirit-leader shouted “Warriors! Rally to Huttsbane!”

We looked to the door and see reinforcements, two timberwolf warriors.

“I’ll take care of Huttsbane and Spirit-leader, you get the warriors HK-47!”

I began to fire while HK-47 attacked the additional warriors. Huttsbane jumped at me but I kicked him away, making him hit a metal wall. I looked at Spirit-leader and began to fire at him, shooting his chest and head. HK-47 looks at the warriors, who charged. He sniper shot one of the wolves but the other jumped at him. HK-47 fell to the ground with his sniper rifle sliding away. He held the jaw of the timberwolf so it wouldn’t bite at him. HK-47 used his strength and ripped the jaw in half then used his flamethrower and burned the timberwolf to ashes. I fired an explosive dart at Huttsbane, which exploded. I walked over to Huttsbane’s corpus and took his head and put it in a bag. I looked at HK-47, who retrieved his Rifle.

“He was nothing but talk. I guess the guards were just plain out idiots.” I said with a chuckle.

HK-47 replied “Agreed. I hardly called that a challenge.”

“I wonder what the next job is going to be.”

Before we could walk away, I heard some beeping and pulled out my holotransmitter and activated it, revealing Mako.

Mako said “Hey, it’s Mako. Got some information for you.”

“Did you find out more about the Great Hunt or Braden’s Killer?”

“That and more. I’ve been a busy girl. The pony who killed Braden really was Tarro Blood, a big shot from Canterlot. After he washed out of the last Great Hunt, Tarro spent years building up support with the Ponylorians. The Great Hunt is a Ponylorian tradition. Entry rules are different to their people. Since Tarro’s a Ponylorian, he competes with them to enter. Now he’s buying off the other Ponylorians so they don’t gang up on him again.” Mako explained.

“A coward and a cheat. This scum dies and he claims to be a Ponylorian, he’s nothing but a joke.”

Mako said “That’s what I like to hear. For now, concentrate on impressing Nem’ro. His sponsorship is your only chance of getting close to Tarro Blood.”

“And when we do get the chance to be part of the Great Hunt, Tarro will do anything to stop me from killing him.”

“I like to hear that a lot. Oh, and one more thing…While I was out taking care of…saying goodbye to Braden and Jory…I caught someone following me. He was dressed like some different cultural tribesman. Tall, wore a white bone mask, like a death’s head.” Mako said.

“This fella try to come after you?”

Mako replied “No, but he could tell I spotted him. Anyway, eyes open. Go show that Hutt who’s the best bounty hunter on the planet.”

The transmission ended and I put it away and began to walk back to Nem’ro’s palace with HK-47.

“This time, don’t lose your tempter HK-47.”

HK-47 nodded and we began to make our way back.





We walked into the master room and see Nem’ro and his changeling waiting and they see us. I came over to them with HK-47. When I approached, I pulled out the bag that had Huttsbane’s head in it.

Nem’ro said “{My little bounty hunter returns!}”

Carnus added “He smells like dead savage!”

I dropped the head to the floor. Nem’ro looked at it and I could tell he was smiling.

HK-47 replied “Commentary: Nem’ro, you did say that you wanted the head on your floor.”

I felt a shiver coming down my spine. I had the feeling I was being watched, not by other peasants, but from something else than them. There was a moment of silence before Nem’ro broke the silence.

Nem’ro said “{Then it’s true. You killed the famed Huttsbane. Tell me of your hunt.}”

“You asked for a head. I went and got it.”

Nem’ro replied “{So simple, was it? One time might be luck…Your next target will not be so easy to reach, though he shouldn’t put up much of a fight when you find him.}”

HK-47 said “Statement: Our next target is a weakling? This will be too simple for my master and me.”

“{How much do you know of what is happening here on Hutta Swamp?}” Nem’ro asked.

“I know there’s been a lot of shooting.”

Nem’ro began to explain “{The upstart Fa’athra lays claim to things that are mine. He moves against my factories, sending him scum to make trouble in Jiguuna. Some fools think Fa’athra is becoming a stronger Hutt than Nem’ro. One is Yalt, my ex-accountant. Yalt now works for Fa’athra at the factory in the Rust Yards. The accountant must die for his betrayal!}”

“Anything else I should know before I head out?”

Nem’ro added “{After the accountant Yalt is dead, take his head to the cantina. Yalt’s wife works there. She encouraged his disloyalty to me. Give Yalt’s head to her.}”

“I understand. For encouraging disloyalty, showing the fate of those who do to her would bring terror and fear into her actions. You’re my kind of sick, Nem’ro.”

“{Fa’athra protects Yalt behind a blast-proof security door, but someone smart like you will find a way in. Go show Yalt what it means to cross Nem’ro!}” Nem’ro shouted with a hint of glee.

Carnus added “See Juda when you want credits. She pays you for dead savage.”

I nodded and began to leave. Before I left, I looked towards where the chill originated from and sees a Zebra looking at me. I had a feeling something going to happen between us and we left.





We left the master room and looked to a desk that had a Pegasus there. I walked over to her and she got up.

The Pegasus said “Hey, I think I’ve got something for you.”

“I was hoping you’d say that.”

Juda replied “That’s not what I meant,” I noticed her blushing and I smirked under my helmet. “You’re a bad one, aren’t you. Here you go. Credits for the head of Huttsbane. Good work there.”

She sat back down and I began to walk away with HK-47. Before we got far, I heard Juda say something.

Juda said “I like bad ones, very much…I hope I can work up the courage of talk with him more private…”

I smirked under my helmet. I might have just got her heart to me.

HK-47 asked “Question: What is the plan of getting through those blast doors?”

“I think Soundwave can accompany us. He needs to get some action every now and then. T3 wasn’t design for combat, so Soundwave is the best option.”
> Yalt’s Demise and Dark Pleasure
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The next day…

I was flying my speeder to the Rust Yards; HK-47 was on the back while Soundwave was in his Vehicle Form, flying above us. We arrived to the Rust Yards and I stopped. HK-47 got off and I got off the speeder and left it there, hidden with a cloaking devise. Soundwave transformed back into his robot form and landed besides me.

“Now we need a way to get to Yalt. Soundwave, deploy Laserbeak to find a way to Yalt and lower that blaster-proof door.”

Laserbeak left Soundwave’s Torso and began to fly overhead to see a weakness in the defense. After a few minutes of waiting, Laserbeak returned and reconnected to Soundwave. Soundwave’s screen began to process data from Laserbeak and revealed three different generators connecting to the blast-proof door. I smiled darkly, knowing we have a way to get to Yalt.

“From Laserbeak’s surveillance, the three main generators are located at three different areas. So, we will need to split up. Soundwave, deploy Rumble and Frenzy. I have a feeling they are needed on this mission.”

Suddenly, two data streams left Soundwave’s screen face and took form as Rumble and Frenzy.

Rumble asked “What’s up boss?”

“Alright. HK-47 will target the first generator. Rumble; you are targeting the second generator. Frenzy; you are targeting the last generator. Destroy them quickly and head inside the factory to back me up. Both me and Soundwave are going to head inside to ensure that Yalt doesn’t escape. Also, kill anyone who is the enemy without hesitation. And one more thing; if you encounter any enemies, kill them as you please. More dead men of Fa’athra, the better.”

They nodded and separated.





HK-47 was walking towards the first generator. He was encountering some Fa’athra Soldiers and Droids and killing them for pleasure. He was approaching the generator and see guards protecting it. HK-47 took aim and fired, killing a guard. The other guards looked at HK-47 and began to open fire at him. HK-47 dodged the attacks and fired a grenade at them, killing them. He walked up to the generator and cut several wires, making it stop working. HK-47 got back up and began to walk towards the factory.





Rumble was walking around, smashing people into the ground. He was walking around, looking for his target and he sees it with a group of guards. He began to walk towards them and they looked at him.

Rumble shouted “Prepare to crumble…before Rumble!”

He smashed his fist into the ground, making an earthquake. The ground went unstable for the guards and they fell into a pit of darkness. Rumble walks over to the generator and punches it, destroying it. He began to walk towards the factory.





Frenzy was shooting at enemies like a maniac. He kept killing without stop and eventually, he found the generator with some guards. He began to kill them with his pistol and then blasted the generator, destroying it and he began to head towards the factory.





I was shooting down enemies as I made it inside. Soundwave was using his tentacles to either whip them away or shock them. Soundwave was able to avoid any blaster fire and took down sword wielders without a problem. After all, Soundwave was programmed to fight like a gladiator. I took down my opponents with ease, sometimes giving them a good uppercut. We began to make our way to the upper levels without having any problems. When we made it up, we see the blast-proof door opening up. I knew that the generators were now down, Yalt was now open for the kill. I walked into the room, only to get ambushed by three guards. I fired a missile at one, killing him. I looked to the second and dodged incoming blaster fire then fired an explosive dart, killing him. I looked to the last and charged at him to deliver an uppercut. When I finished, I looked down at a shaking pony, knowing it was Yalt. He was a Griffin with cyborg implants. I walked up to him, looking down at him.

Yalt shouted “Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no…I don’t wanna die! I never meant to betray Nem’ro, but Fa’athra offered me so many credits.” He got up to looked at me with fear “Then Fa’athra didn’t pay me; he locked me up. Threatened to kill my wife if I didn’t work my accounting magic for him. I was so stupid! Please, please, please spare me. I’ll do anything!”

“Calm down. We can talk.”

“Thank you, thank you, thank you. You don’t have to kill me. I’ll just go, get my wife, leave the swamp! I’ll crash Fa’athra’s accounts before I go. Ruining Fa’athra’s finances will make Nem’ro so happy he won’t care what happened to me.” Yalt begged.

I began to think about it for a minute then answered…

“Not interested, sorry.”

I pulled out my pistol and hit the hilt against his face, making him cry out in pain and fall to the floor. He tried to get up but I stepped right on top of him, making him fall to the ground. I knew he was still alive and I pulled out my knife and cut his head off while he was still awake. The blood splattered on my knife and gauntlets’, hearing his screaming was music to my ears. I put his head inside a bag and I put it away. Soundwave hacked into Fa’athra’s accounts and ruined them like Yalt planned from the beginning. We began to leave and regrouped with the others.

HK-47 asked “Question: So, how did it go master?”

“He tried to negotiate with me. I knocked him to the ground and cut his head off while he was still awake.”

HK-47 said, acting depressed “Statement: Oh, I wish I was with you master. His screams would be wonderful to hear.”

“Come on, maybe Yalt wife’s screams will be better music.”

Rumble and Frenzy returned into Soundwave and we began to head back to Nem’ro’s palace.





We arrived and went to a place in the cantina and we see Mistress Yalt. I pulled out the bag with the head in it and began to walk over to her. She sees us and greets. Mistress Yalt was a griffin as well.

Mistress Yalt said “Hello, can I help…” She notices the brown bag and points at it “What is that?” Her eyes narrowed in horror when she realized it “Yalt!” I dropped the bag to the floor in front of her.

“Guess what I found out in the swamp!” Mistress Yalt screams in horror and everyone looks at us. I smiled darkly under my helmet. “I’ll just, uh, leave this here.”

Mistress Yalt was crying for a moment before running out of the place, screaming in horror.

HK-47 said, happily “Statement: You were right master, her screams were better music than Yalt’s.”

I chuckled and Soundwave left us and both me and HK-47 was walking towards master room and when we entered the hallway outside it, I stopped when I felt the cold presence behind me and I looked as a female voice spoke.

“Here is the fraud…” I see it was the Zebra from before “Useless weakling Mako pretends is Bounty Hunter.” The Zebra said.

“That gives you three seconds to get out of my way.”

The Zebra replied “Think you scare me? You are nothing! Tarro Blood doesn’t want you in Great Hunt. Smart person would take the hint. You’re not smart.”

My anger was boiling when she said that and continue continue, but my tone was aggressive and dark “One…”

“I hear all about how your wak master is butchered! Now you have no team, no support. Tarro Blood tells me I take you out, he makes sure I get in Great Hunt. Even if I have to let Blood win, just being in Great Hunt is big honor.” The Zebra replied.

Even more aggressively and darkly “Two…”

Zebra replied “I think after I go in Great Hunt, I come back and have statue made of me stepping on your head.”

That crossed the line “Three!”

Zebra shouted “The Sponsorship is mine!”

I pulled my pistol out first before her and shot her arm, making her cry in pain. I charged at her to the ground, beginning to punch her.

“This is for everything you said to me and more!!”

I used my flamethrower in front of her face and burned her face to a crisp. When she died, I got up and looked at her before shooting some more blaster holes into her face.

“I hope you burn in the underworld.”

I got up and began to walk towards the master room, not caring for the burnt face zebra.





I stepped in front of Nem’ro’s stone throne and looked at him.

Nem’ro said “{There he is! My spies say Yalt’s wife left town as if all the akk dogs in Hutta Swamps were after her. A truly prodigious warrior. So fierce of spirit!}”

“Put me in the Great Hunt, Nem’ro.”

Nem’ro replied “{Soon, soon, my impatient bounty hunter. I have one more simple task for you. Something I need an outsider for. The traitor in my house is my own beastmaster. He plots against me and thinks I do not know. Go to the beast pits and pull the alarm switch. When the beastmaster comes, kill him.}”

“This better be on the level, Nem’ro.”

Nem’ro replied “{You don’t trust me, little bounty hunter? Fight for me and get many credits! Now, go kill that traitor of a beastmaster!}”

I nodded and began to walk away to Juda’s desk. Little did I know she had plans for me.
> Nem’ro the Traitor and Juda’s Crush
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I walked to Juda’s desk and she gets up and greets me.

Juda said “You just get more and more impressive.”

“Good to see you again.”

Juda blushed when she heard that.

Juda replied “I was thinking the same thing. Here you go, credits for the accountant. Poor little Yalt with his bossy wife.” She hands me the container of credits “See you soon, bounty hunter.”

“Likewise beautiful.”

Juda blushed red and I smirked under my helmet and I left with HK-47. We began to walk towards the Cantina. When I arrived, I went past it towards the Beast Pits where I can get my target. I found the elevator and went down to “Level 2”. The elevator went down with me and we arrived to a hallway. We began to walk into the beast pits and I see it looked like a giant arena surrounded with caged beasts.

“This looks like one of those Griffin Arenas, but different.”

I walked towards the main cage and saw the alarm button. I pushed it and the alarm goes off. We see the Beastmaster coming over to see us. The beastmaster was a Minotaur, no surprise there.

“You call me just like Nem’ro said you would. So stupid. Now I kill you and Nem’ro give me big reward.” The Beastmaster said.

“Don’t count that reward just yet.”

Beastmaster replied “You think I not prepared? So stupid! Free the beasts!”

Me and HK-47 heard clanging from above and we looked. We see Nem’ro above with a crowd cheering in excitement.

Nem’ro laughed “{Ho ho.}”

I looked and see one of the cages open, letting three creatures walk out. We took aim and began to attack them. I fired an explosive dart at the big creature, making it explode and fired a missile to not just kill the other creatures but the big one as well. I heard two more doors opening. I began to fight a big creature while HK-47 was dealing with two hound-like creatures. I killed the big creature at the same time the hounds were killed by HK-47. Then two more doors opened. HK-47 was dealing with two small creatures while I fought “Fleshripper the Unkillable”. The creature looked like a hulk and I shot some blaster bolts at it and then used my flamethrower at us, burning it alive. The creature pounded the ground, pushing me back. I managed to stay on my feet and I continue to burn it alive then it died. I was enjoying the thrill of the fight and then the main gate opened, the beastmaster was holding his warhammer and a weird looking armor. He charged at me and I fired an explosive dart at him followed by a missile and then a rocket punch, killing him down. When I finished, I looked at Nem’ro but my expression was blocked by my helmet.

“Nem’ro! I’m coming up there so we can have a chat! And it’s not going to be a friendly one!” I shouted with rage and hate.

I see the platform closes and I began to run back to the elevator with HK-47.





I arrived in the master room to see Nem’ro waiting for me with his bodyguard. I walked up to him, pistols drawn and I aimed them at him. The guards looked at me and then they see red laser pointers at them, looking towards the entrance were my battalion of HK-50s.

“Start talking Nem’ro before I change my mind of killing you, you gutless overgrown slug.”

Nem’ro shouted, explaining why he did what he did “{Mighty hunter! You killed terrible beasts from Hutta Swamps and beyond, and the beastmaster, too! Deception was the only way I could eliminate my beastmaster without upsetting things here.}”

I understood what he was doing and I hate to admit it, but he was right. I lowered my pistols and the HK-50s did the same as well as HK-47. The guards lowered their weapons and went back to whatever they were doing.

“I played your game Nem’ro, now give me my sponsorship.”

Nem’ro said “{I did not expect you to survive the beast pits. Carnus said you would prevail but-}”

Carnus shouted with glee “I hear about little hunter kill spree in Rust Yards!”

Nem’ro replied “{Yes, I should have listened to you, my friend. Now, what’s done is done.}”

“No more excuses. I want into the Great Hunt, Nem’ro.”

Nem’ro explained “{A representative of the Great Hunt will be here shortly. When he arrives, you would merely have to hand him my sponsorship token to enter the Great Hunt. Unfortunately, I already gave the Great Hunt sponsorship token to somepony else.}” My eyes narrowed with rage and shock. Then I began to glow purple for some odd reason, my medallion was glowing. Nem’ro never noticed it though. “{The sponsorship is just a token, a small holo with my authorization given to its bearer. Somepony fierce and deadly on Hutta Swamps has the sponsorship token. If you want it so badly, find him and take it! Ha!}”

“I’ll be back to deal with you, Hutt.” I replied in a demonic tone.

Nem’ro and Carnus were shocked to hear my voice suddenly so demonic.

HK-47 said “Statement: Master must be really angry for your betrayal Nem’ro. Watch where you go Nem’ro, you might as well be a dead pony walking.”

Nem’ro said “{Yes, yes. If you succeed, I win. If you fail, I still win. Either way, the toughest pony on Hutta Swamp goes to the Great Hunt with my name! See Juda for compensation regarding that whole beastmaster business. Come back here, present the token to the representative, and you can go to your Great Hunt!}”

I began to walk away. Nem’ro looked at me walking away and noticed that my hoof prints burned the ground where I stepped. He felt a death-like aura around me, radiating with anger. It gave him the chills and he realized that he may have been dealing with someone who is never to be underestimated.





Meanwhile in Equestria…

Charming, Nyx, Rainbow, and Twilight were talking. They were chatting about how the search was going but it stopped when Charming’s medallion began to glow. After a few minutes, his eyes narrowed.

Twilight asked, worried “What’s wrong Charming?”

Charming said in clear fear “I sense Danny’s anger…he’s upset, very angry at somepony. He feels…betrayed. He is radiating with Unicron’s power, giving off a death-like presence of pure evil.”

“Wait! If you can detect Unicron, can you point where he is at?!” Nyx said.

Charming was getting the idea and went to the holomap. After a few seconds, he pointed to the far side at the planet, where Nal Hutta Swamps were located at. Twilight’s eyes narrowed.

Twilight shouted “Danny HAD to flee to Hutta Swamps, a place where Equestria Empire CAN’T go!”

Nyx asked “What do you mean?”

Twilight explained “If we went there, Nem’ro and Fa’athra would call the Hutt Family and we will be in serious trouble. We can’t risk a war with the Gangsters, the Horde would support the Hutt Gangsters. They are the most resourceful force on the planet.”

Charming suggested “How about we send a spy instead?”

Twilight asked “Who?”

Nyx suggested “How about Vanguard?”





I had cooled down my death-like aura and approached Juda’s desk. She greeted me as the usual.

Juda said, relieved “Nice to see you alive and well. That was really rotten what Nem’ro did to you.”

“Aw, you do care.” I teased. Juda blushed a lot now. I knew she had a crush on me, which was for certain. “You have a crush on me, don’t you?”	

Juda was still blushing but nodded. I smiled and she got back to business.

Juda replied “I’ve got a very large payment here for you, but it doesn’t say what for. Apparently that’s between you and Nem’ro. Here you go; one large payment for mysterious reasons.”

She came around the desk and handed it to me. When I grabbed it, I used my other hoof and pull her in and we got close. She was blushing very red and I removed my helmet, she got a good look at my face and saw I was handsome. My neon green eyes what caught her wonders and we came into a kiss. When we separated, her breathing was hot.

Juda said, almost like a beg “I want to be with you.”

“I welcome you aboard any day.”

We heard a fake cough and I put my helmet on and looked at the source, seeing Mako leaning against the wall. I walked over to her and she kept a normal face.

Mako greeted “Hey hunter, we’ve been had! Nem’ro already sponsored somepony for the Great Hunt!”

“That’s old news, Mako.”

"Yeah? Bet you don’t know who it is, though. I know who got Nem’ro’s sponsorship token and how to find him. I’ll tell you everything, but I’ve got a price.” Mako replied

“Suddenly you expect me to pay for your info?”

Mako replied “Not like you think. Braden taught me how to fight, and you know I’m great with information. Take me with you, on this hunt and whatever comes after.”

“I think we’ll have a lot of fun.”

Mako continue “I’m good with a blaster, and Braden was like a father to me. It’s not fair that-wait, did you just say yes?" I nodded “Thank you. Braden was sweet, but he always treated me like a child. I’m not a child. So thank you. I want to be there when we find Braden’s killer. I want that more than anything. So let’s go find Nem’ro’s bounty hunter.”

“My trigger finger needs some exercise.”

HK-47 added “Agreement: I am itching to kill this bounty hunter Nem’ro praises to.”

Juda said “I’ll work for you but I won’t provide good services.”

“How about you return to my ship? Soundwave can pick you up.”

Juda nodded and I told her where to find my ship.

“Good. You’re about to get plenty of it.” Mako said before explaining “The hunter we’re after is named Rarsk. He’s an Argonian and serious bad news. Burned a whole village alive. Soundwave and I intercepted a transmission between the Argonian and, get this, the bone-faced freak who was following me. Remember me warning you about him?”

“Think those two are working together?”

Mako replied “No clue. We better prepare for anything, though. Rarsk is collecting on a bounty Fa’athra the Hutt, Nem’ro’s rival, is holding for him. An Equestrian Scientist or something. All we have to do is break into Fa’athra’s ridiculously well-guarded palace in the swamp, find the scientist ourselves, and set a trap for Rarsk.”

“And when Rarsk shows, we take his sponsorship token. Good plan Mako.”

“You haven’t seen anything yet. Turns out Fa’athra keeps interesting people on his payroll, and by “interesting”, I mean they have prices on their heads.” Mako said as she pulls out a hologram and shows the image of the Equestrian Scientist, which was a Unicorn. “If we want to seriously compete in the Great Hunt or even get away from this mudball, we need the extra credits from these bounties.” She turned it off “Come on, Fa’athra’s Palace is waiting…”

I nodded and we began to head over to Fa’athra’s palace.
> Sponsorship Taken and Preparation to Depart
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Me, Mako, and HK-47 was walking into Fa’athra’s palace. We had killed a lot of soldiers to get inside but we made it inside. When we made it inside, we began to head to the elevator where I could head to “Level 2”, directly where our Equestrian Scientist was at. We kept killing enemy forces, eventually we made it to our target. When we did, she was clearly panicking. We approached her and she began to back up.

The Scientist said “Stay back, I’ve got a… a… well, guess I don’t have much of anything. Please, just tell me why I’m being held here?”

“Relax. We’re not with Fa’athra’s people.”

“Nope, in fact, we just killed a whole bunch of ‘em. Don’t worry, we’re not gonna kill you. She fits the target description. Now, we just wait for Rarsk to show. Short version, lady. There’s a bounty hunter coming to take you to the Horde, where you’ll probably die or at least be tortured.” Mako explained.

The Scientist shouted in horror and fear “Oh…my!”

Mako explained the plan “We want to kill this bounty hunter, so it’s your lucky day. Just sit quietly and be bait-like.”

“Let’s set up our ambush, Mako.”

“I’m not cut out for this. Please let me go. I’ll do anything to-“ The Scientist complained.

Mako interrupted “What part of “sit quietly” didn’t you understand?” I began to feel a presence and I looked towards the door and see Rarsk, the Argonian Bounty Hunter, coming towards us with blasters drawn “You’re going to blow our-oh, great…”

Rarsk said “Hello, soft things. I see many Fa’athra servants are dead. Give me scientist female, and you will not join them.”

“Just give me Nem’ro’s sponsorship and walk away, otherwise I’ll kill you.”

Rarsk replied “You are stupid, even for soft things. Rarsk will tear out your heart and feed it to a tiny rodent.”

“Bring it on, Lizard man.”

HK-47 said “Statement: Maybe it is because they think they are so cocky that the name “Phantom Lord” means nothing but death for them. I’m ready to kill him at your command, Master.”

Rarsk shouted “Scorekeeper, watch me!”

“HK-47, target for termination!” I ordered.

HK-47 stated “Detecting two additional targets. Targets acquired; Deadly force authorized.”

I charged at Rarsk and punch him, making him fly back a bit. The mercenaries took aim but Mako and HK-47 killed them. I used my flamethrower and burned Rarsk down and shot a few shots at him to make sure the job is done. I began to check his body and pulled out holo disk and put it in my pocket.

The Scientist said “That…that was brutal. But I owe you my thanks.”

Mako said “Got that right, girl. We’re the heroes of the day.”

“So…what happens now?” The scientist asked.

“Isn’t there a bounty on this woman, Mako?”

Mako replied “Sure, but that’s not something we’re interested in. Right?”

“Interested; nothing. I’m positively intrigued.” I said darkly.

I pulled out my blaster and the Scientist began to back away.

The Scientist shouted “No, please!”

I aimed my blaster at her and pulled the trigger, killing her in the process.

Mako complained “That was disgusting. You’re not the person I thought you were.”

“HK-47, I think it is time we turned the tide. Knock Mako out and we’re going to control her with Soundwave’s newest project: Extremis.”

Before Mako could act, HK-47 knocked her out.

“Let’s hand the body over, she’s probably worth a lot of credits.”

HK-47 began to carry Mako and the dead Scientist.





We were on the Ebon Hawk, which was at the Spaceport. Soundwave had finished the Nano Probes that would connect to my mind, commonly known as Extremis. It would grant me the ability to allow my suit to attach itself to me by remote control. I took my suit off, showing my true looks. I began to focus on my suit and suddenly, the parts of it began to attach to me. Once again, I was fully armored. I smiled, knowing the test was successful. It also grant my control over all robots and Cyborgs as well, making them my puppets. I decided to not use it against Soundwave but I made sure that Soundwave reprogrammed Mako’s Nano Probes. She became my puppet to use now and she won’t question it. She lost the memory of the Scientist and was implanted with fake memories of letting the Scientist go.





Mako woke up back in the HQ. Me and HK-47 helped her and we made our way to Nem’ro’s palace. We began to head into the Master Room, where Nem’ro was at. I cashed in the dead Scientist body and got a lot of good credits. We entered and see a bone faced pony, he was talking with Nem’ro.

The Tribesman said “Very well, Nem’ro. When the Argonian returns I shall…” He was interrupted when I arrived with HK-47 and Mako. They looked at us. “Ah, I see we have a new player in the game after all.”

Mako shouted “That’s the bone-masked creep that followed me. Get him!”

Mako pulled out her blaster and aimed it at the stranger. But we heard some noise and we see three guards, weapons drawn. There was a silence and Mako was aware of the folks around us. Nem’ro shook his head in disapproval.

Nem’ro said “{Ha! Little Mako, so fiery.}”

The Tribesman told me “Hunter, allow me to apologize if I spooked your young friend.”

“Calm down a sec. Let’s see what’s what.”

Mako put away her blaster and the guards lowered their weapons and left.

The Tribesman explained “I regret that I startled you, young woman. I was pursuing another quarry when we crossed paths. I am Grataa. It is my honor to represent the Great Hunt. I have been investigating possible malfeasance by one Tarro Blood.”

“He slaughtered my crew to keep me out of the Great Hunt.”

Grataa replied “Yes, I am aware. I regret that I arrived too late to intervene. I reviewed your security holorecording and witnessed the murder of your teammates by Tarro’s men. While dishonorable, the attack wasn’t technically against the rules. Unless Tarro attacks another competitor, he cannot be punished.”

“Tarro’s too big a coward to take me on.”

“Be cautious accusing Ponylorians of cowardice. They do not take such insults lightly.” Grataa warned. “I shall continue to closely monitor Tarro Blood’s activities. If he breaks the Great Hunt’s rules, he will pay for it. I have remained here to give the Argonian, Rarsk, instructions for the Great Hunt. It seems this is no longer necessary.”

“Whatever you were going to tell Rarsk, you can tell me instead.”

Grataa replied “As you say.”

Nem’ro declared “{You have my token and recognition as the most fearsome hunter on Hutta Swamp.}”

Grataa said “Indeed, you have proven yourself worthy of the Great Hunt. But the competition is only beginning. From here you must go to Canterlot, the Equestrian Capital. While I am aware you have your own ship, the Equestria Empire will try to stop you. Here is a Great Hunt pass, acknowledging that you have clearance to go into the Capital.” He gave the pass to me and I took it with pleasure.

Mako said “I wish Braden could see this. At least now we can make his killer pay.”

“Tarro Blood will get what’s coming to him, that’s a promise I intend to keep.” I told her.

Mako stated “You’re the best.”

Grataa said “When you arrive at Canterlot, seek the Huntmaster in the Ponylorian enclave. He will answer all your questions about the Great Hunt.”

“You with me, Mako?”

Mako replied “All the way.”

Nem’ro declared “{Yes, go to the Great Hunt and spread the glory of Nem’ro the Hutt!}”

“You and I aren’t finished, Hutt. I’ll be back.”

Grataa told me before I departed “Good hunting.”

I nodded and we began to head to the Ebon Hawk. When we arrived, we went inside the Ebon Hawk and we took off, heading to Canterlot.
> Nightmare with Tantabus
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dreamscape…

I began to wake up in a dream. But it wasn’t my dream though, for my soul was within Nyx’s necklace. But what confused me the most was the fact that I did not know why I was here. I began to walk around, scanning my surroundings. It was black void, nothing but blackness. As I walked, I began to see a light ahead of me. I began to approach it and found some sort of necklace there. It was black metal, meaning it was one of the Elements of Insanity, but it wasn’t none of those. The center of it was Neon Green and it was Nightmare’s Night Symbol. It levitated to me and went around my neck. That was when I heard a voice.

A dark and creepy voice said around me “Danny Eclipse, you are now the Element of Nightmares. As the Bearer of the Element of Nightmares, you have the power to create nightmares of your own in other ponies minds; you can even enter nightmares to your own amusement. You can make any nightmare, giving the chills of death around them and everything. While you do have Princess Luna and Nightmare Moon’s DNA within you, you can end nightmares when you feel like it. But in nightmares, you’re much stronger. You can even make living nightmares in the real world for a brief moment to gain strength to fight your enemies. You can summon nightmares to your command.”

“Who are you?”

The voice responded, a bit more demonic “I am God.”

Suddenly, I see a creature appear in front of me. I jumped back, it was a blue hedgehog. It was walking on two legs, like a human. It had a peach stomach and arms, blue fur, it’s eyes had no whiteness but blackness, but the pupils were blood red and glowing. He had a creepy smile on his face and he looked like he was crying blood.

“Wha-What are you!?”

The Hedgehog replied “I am Sonic.exe.”

Before I could do anything, Sonic.exe snapped his fingers and I fell into a vortex.





I began to wake up and found myself inside a dreamy Ponyville. I began to walk into town but hid in an alley and that was when I heard some commotion. I looked and see everyone from Ponyville, along with the Mane 6, Charming, Nyx, and the Demented 6. I see a white light and see it was my mother, Princess Luna. She was trying to hold the share dream together and I realized that she was having difficulty holding it. I created four clones and looked at them.

“Head to the North, South, East, and West of the dream and use your powers to hold the dream together.”

They nodded and disappeared out of thin air. I looked up and see a giant smoke cloud. I heard screaming then see the smoke beginning to affect the dreamscape. The others were rescuing civilians. The smoke had turned a house into a monster then another. I see Rainbow save a civilian, Twilight and Charming saving another, and Fluttershy; who transformed into Flutterbat, to my surprise, and saved Doctor Hooves. I see Applejack saving another civilians and see Big Mc. into an Alicorn. Then I overheard Rainbow saying to Applejack…

Rainbow shouted “Come on! If that Tantabus thing turns any more of this dream against us, we'll be too busy saving ponies to catch it! And it'll grow powerful enough to escape into the real world! If only Danny was here to help us!”

‘A nightmare that can go into the real world? And how is there a Tantabus? Those were long since destroyed when Nightmare Moon was sealed away.’ I thought.

“How are we even gonna know when it's able to escape?” Applejack asked.

Her question was answered when the smoke cloud ripped open a torn of pure light and began to go into it. Charming acted quickly and shot lightning at it and it returned into the dream. Luna fixed the hole and the Tantabus was going to open another.

‘They can’t do this alone!’

Suddenly, I see a white light and see four white beams from the North, South, West, and East hit Luna’s white beam and Luna began to feel relieved.

Charming asked “What’s going on Luna?”

Luna answered “Somehow, four separate ponies are helping me keep the dream up for longer period of time.”

I looked and see the Tantabus preparing to move again. The other ponies were rallied and began to help fight the monster but it still wasn’t enough.

‘They need help! Wait; I’m the Element of Nightmares; I can summon nightmares to help them fight! But who…?’

I realized who and smiled. I began to think about Rainbow and Pinkamena from the Rainbow Factory and they appeared in front of me. Then I began to think about two others from another previous nightmare and those two appeared. They were Zalgo Pie and Creepybloom from MLP Creepypasta. The four looked at me and I began to think and both Sombra and Evil Charming appeared. I pointed at the Tantabus, which was beginning to be defeated until it grew bigger.

“Get that Tantabus!”

They nodded and we took to the charge. The others were now fearful, but then they were surprised when they see RD from RF charged towards it and she missed.

RDRF shouted with glee “If you were a living pony, you would have made a wonderful addiction to the Rainbow Factory!”

Rainbow asked “I’m not crazy, right?”

“Impossible! You are a nightmare, Rainbow Dash from the Rainbow Factory!” Charming shouted in confusion and fear.

RDRF replied with glee “Nice to see you too Charming. I’m not alone, you know!”

Suddenly, Pinkamena passed Charming and the Mane 6 and she jumped with a knife in hand. RDRF gave her a lift and she tried to cut it but the Tantabus dodged it. Pinkamena landed and looked at Charming and gave a creepy smile.

Pinkamena replied “Greetings again Charming, I missed you.”

Charming shiver a bit but never minded. Sombra came to Charming’s side and created a black crystal to allow some people to the Tantabus. Creepybloom and Zalgo went up it, Zalgo holding her knife.

Twilight shouted “Another Pinkie!?”

Applejack demanded “Is that Applebloom!?”

Applebloom replied “No sis, I’m right next to ya.”

Applejack looked at her and the CMC and looked at the other two. Zalgo jumped first and slash at it but the Tantabus moved away. Creepybloom jumped from on top of Zalgo and jumped at the Tantabus, only to miss. Zalgo landed first, then Creepybloom.

Zalgo shouted with glee “Come back here, you’ll like what I have planned!”

I began to hover in front of the Tantabus.

Mane 6, Charming, and Luna shouted in unison “Danny/Brother/Son!?”

“This is my domain Tantabus! I’M YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE FOR I AM THE ELEMENT OF NIGHTMARES, ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ELEMENTS OF INSANTIY!!”

My necklace began to glow and the other EOI elements appeared around me. They were spinning around me as I smiled with evil. They entered my body and when they did, I radiated with a bright white light then when it faded down, I was different. My mane and tail was floating upward with power, my coat was dark blue, and the whiteness in my eyes was now black. My pupils were purple. On my chest was my element, the jewel was literally attached to my chest. I smirked at the Tantabus, which looked like it was panicking.

“I am now in my Super Form: Super Danny! Now I’m going to take what YOU stole!”

My element began to glow and shot a rainbow inverted to the Harmony Rainbow at the Tantabus. It got hit and began to shrink. Suddenly, at the same time, a lot of creatures began to appear around me, all from horror games and some dark nightmare-like villains [FNAF4, Creepypasta, Pitch Black, Dead William and Wolfman from Dead Realm, etc.].

“For messing with MY nightmares, you have lost your power of nightmares!”

The Tantabus shrunk until it looked like a Nightmare Moon figure and it returned to Luna, who stop holding the dream. However, it remained because of my clones. I landed in front of them and the creatures disappeared into thin air. I remained in my Super Form.

“It’s time that I confessed.” They remained quiet “I knew of the ending of the Battle against Harkon, I knew I would get Amnesia.”

They gasped in shock.

Charming shouted in anger “You knew and never told us!?”

“I wanted to but I saw that if I did, the outcome would have changed. Charming, you would have died, if I did.” They gasped again and Charming understood why I didn’t tell them. “I checked and double check every outcome, if I had not got in the way, Harkon would have killed you Charming. The only way was for me to get away to protect you. I tried pushing but the outcome said that I would still get hit. So, I knew this needed to happen.”

Twilight demand “But how are you here!?”

“Well, somepony had used a wide spread shared dream and I ended up being part of it. You see, I’m nothing but a soul, a being that can allow me restore my mind’s memories. I exist within the purple gemstone on Nyx’s necklace.” They gasped in shock, more from Nyx. “That is why I made you promise to keep it safe at all times, Nyx. You hold the key of restoring my memories within my mind. Memory spells had no effect on me, trust me, Clockwork tried it one time and it failed. The only reason my memories were restore because I had to defeat the Genie Ghost to restore my memories. Anyway, besides that, I have nothing left to say.”

“Wait, do you know where your body is at?” Charming asked with hope.

“No.”

The dream began to end and I disappeared into the necklace’s gemstone once more…
> Welcome to Canterlot and First Bounty
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Ebon Hawk landed in one of the landing bays in Canterlot. We were intercepted by a Star Destroyer but thanks to the passport, we got through with no trouble. I was signing us into the list to tell the crews not to touch the Ebon Hawk. Mako and HK-47 was with me.

Mako complained “Ugh. Landing Bays all smell the same. Engine exhaust, coolant fluid, and pilots who haven’t battled in a week.” I finished signing us in and I walked over to them. “Let’s get out of here. Whatever the rest of Canterlot is like, the air’s gotta be fresher than here.”

“Still smells better than the Hutta Swamps.” I assured her.

Mako nodded and we began to walk away, heading to the Ponylorian Enclave that so happens to be at the Canterlot Castle.





We were on a transport that was heading to Canterlot Castle and we got off it when we arrived. I showed my pass and the guards let us pass. We got inside where we were greeted by three ponies. Their names were: Shining Armor, Charming Thunder, and Princess Cadance. HK-47 was nervous but didn’t show it. Mako and I bowed to their presence, but I felt something attracting towards Charming but clearly ignored it.

“It’s an honor to meet you three in person, Princess, Prince, and King.” Mako greeted.

Charming replied “Pleasure to meet you as well. Who are you two?”

“I am Phantom Lord, a Bounty Hunter looking to join the Great Hunt.” I answered with my introduction.

Mako introduced as well “And I am Mako, intelligence for Phantom Lord and his left hoof mare.”

HK-47 greeted “Greeting: Hello again Charming Thunder. It’s been a while.”

Charming replied “Hello to you too, HK-47. I thought you were with my brother…”

HK-47 said, lying but no one but me knew “Statement: I was abandon by Danny and both found and rebuilt by Phantom Lord. Danny had left me, T3-M4, HK-50s, and core program less Soundwave. Phantom Lord found us and rebuilt and gave us a purpose. We have a lot to own to my new master.”

‘That’s not true…But then again, HK-47 must want to stay with me so he would lie to do that. Who is Danny?’ I thought in wonder.

“I see…” Charming replied, disappointment in his tone.

I heard the disappointment in his tone. I felt sad towards Charming and I felt a hint of darkness at my chest. It was, no doubt, my medallion. I noticed Charming’s medallion slightly glowing but no one but me noticed, I think.

Charming said, all of a sudden “You know; I’ll take you to the Enclave.”

I nodded and we began to walk away.





We arrived and we walked into the Huntmaster’s Office where the other Bounty Hunters were at. Charming watched and we went to listen. The Huntmaster was a Centaur, he was black and blue. The assistant was a stallion, he was dark grey with brown mane and tail. We were all talking about how this is going to go until we were interrupted by the assistant.

The Huntsmater’s Assistant shouted “Quiet! Quiet, you dogs!” We all silenced “The Huntsmaster is about to speak. Pay attention and show some respect for once in your lives!”

“The Great Hunt is upon us! Many will hunt, many will die. All will win glory and honor! Today, we have too many hunters. All most compete. Only one joins the Great Hunt!” Huntsmaster declared.

The Huntsmaster’s Assistant added “You heard the Huntsmaster. You’re competing for the last spot in the Great Hunt by taking down three bounties in Canterlot and surrounding areas.”

One of the Hunters asked “You expect us to hunt here? With Equestrians crawling all over us? And Jedi?”

“Let the stallion talk. I want to hear this.” I told him.

The Huntsmaster’s assistant continued “For all you overblown, useless, notalent cowards, we installed a handy exit door. Use it now.” Two hunters left “The rest of you, the real hunters, go see your handlers. They’ll get you oriented to the city and assign you three unique bounties. Everypony who takes down all three of their bounties wins a spot in the final melee. Anypony who doesn’t get all three is out.”

Hunters began to leave to head to their handlers. The same hunter from before looked at me.

The Hunter said “Hunting in Canterlot? That’s suicide. I’m grabbing the first shuttle out of here. I suggest you do the same, friend.”

“Do I look like a coward to you?” I asked.

“No, you look like a colt with fire in his eyes. The kind who gets himself killed.” The Hunter scorned.

“…I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear that and you better start walking before I have to kill you.” I threaten to the Hunter.

“May your quarry fall before you, hunter.” The Hunter said before leaving.

The Huntsmaster’s assistant said “What are you standing around for? Your handler is a mare named Starlight Glimmer, new blood.”

I nodded and turned to leave. As I reached the exit, I noticed that Charming was eying me suspiciously. I left and he followed me until we reached the main bounty hunter lobby where I see Starlight Glimmer. Charming’s eyes narrowed with hate and he walked over with me. Starlight noticed us and also sees Charming and looks nervous.

Starlight greeted nervously “Hello Charming…”

“I thought you were still in your cave.” Charming replied darkly.

Starlight answered “I thought about a new life and became a Bounty Hunter handler.” She turns to me “I take it you are my hunter?”

“You are my handler, if that is what you mean.”

Starlight said to me “Good. Now, you’re first target is-“ She pulled out a datapad and her eyes narrowed. “Whoa, this isn’t right…You got enemies in the Ponylorians or something?”

Mako answered “Just Tarro Blood, the killer of my friends and our crew. Why?”

Charming asked, curious “Tarro Blood?”

“A Canterlot noble who became a member of the Ponylorians. While he is charge with nothing because of the rules, he deserves death for killing my crew and friends. He’s a coward and he calls himself a Ponylorian…”

Charming noted that he would look up Tarro later while he watched me.

Starlight explained to me “Ok, you’re first target is an Horde noble, named Draco. While he is a pony, he is a consider a traitor to the Equestrian Empire so he was sent to prison. However, he was later send to build a statue of Charming and Danny fighting together but the prisoners there rebelled. Place is heavily protected, no pony could get in. We don’t even know if he is alive or not.”

“Why wasn’t I informed about this?” Charming asked.

Starlight replied “Because word of it never goes around in Canterlot since it is just shortly outside Canterlot. The militia is station there and never call for reinforces since they have a staging point.”

Charming groaned and said “I really need to get over there and retake the blasted place…”

Starlight said “Anyways, if you do find him alive, his family will pay big.”

“Easy jobs bore me.”

HK-47 added “Agree.”

Starlight told me “If he is alive, then freeze him with the Carbonite freeze ray you have there. When you finish your first bounty, hurry back here for the next one.”

I nodded and began to walk away with HK-47 and Mako. Charming followed us and began to walk next to me.

“Well, I’m not bothering you or anything, but why do you have the helmet on?” Charming asked, curious and suspiciously.

“Personal reasons and it helps my equipment. Now if you excuse me, I have a stallion to hunt down and freeze.”

I left Charming in a hurry and saw he regrouped with Cadance and Shining. He was talking with Cadance and Shining, who both gasped after what Charming said something I didn’t hear. They chat short and Shining saluted before rushing away. We left and the royals didn’t know I noticed their chat. I wonder what Charming was saying, that was what got my attention.
> Draco’s Rescue
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

I walked up to the bridge from my travel with HK-47 and Mako. We weren’t stopped since we were Bounty Hunters. We entered the encampment, killed to make our way to the tents and began to examine them. After a few minutes of searching…

Mako shouted “Hey, over here! I found Draco’s tent.”

Me and HK-47 walked over and see two sleeping bags and pillows. We see a datapad and grabbed it. After a few minutes of hacking, I unlocked the code and replayed the message. It was a hologram of one of the female nobles. Her name was Lady Annabella, she was one of the high ranking Equestrian Nobles.

Annabella said “My dear Draco, when I got your message. I could scarcely believe it. We have found each other after all these years.”

“Oh, looks like a love letter…from an Equestrian Noble, no less. Juicy.” Mako said with coldness.

“Pay attention. This may help us find Draco.”

Mako replied “Right-O.”

“It must have been the Force that brought you here to Canterlot, dear Draco. As for your predicament, fear not. I have friends in high places, and for the right price, they have agreed to help me. When the slaves attepted their pitiful revolution, a man will come to you dressed in rags. He will bring you to me. I shall say you are my missing brother. We will be Lord and Lady. I’m afraid I cannot get you back to your beloved family, but I promise to make your every moment here a joy. Our lifestyle will be the envy of all, and we’ll attend parties at the Nexus Room every night. Be ready to join me, my love.” Annabella said before the message ended.

Mako asked “Wait, do the lady is his lover, but now he’s posing as her brother?”

HK-47 replied “Mockery: Completely and utter revolting. Maybe we can kill her for this…loathsome thing?”

“Definitely.” I agreed with a nod.

Mako agreed as well “I agree with that action. This pony needs to die. Lead on, boss.”

We began to walk out.





Me, Mako, and HK-47 were walking into a Cantina. I loved Cantinas, mainly because of the Vampire Wine. When I walked in, I sat at a table to talk with Mako while we wait for the couple to head into the Nexus room. I ended up talking to Mako to pass the time.

“So, this is pretty priceless. There’s a ton of buzz on the ‘net about “somepony” breaking into Fa’athra’s place. Fa’athra has been throwing credits around to find out who did it. No takers. Nem’ro is paying them to keep quiet. He’s having way too much fun watching Fa’athra suffer.” Mako explained with some pleasure.

“I didn’t think there was anypony in Hutta Swamps who wouldn’t sell their own mother for a quick credit.”

“You’d think that’d be bigger news. “Beings with sense of humor located in Hutta Swamps! End of world imminent!” Mako joked. “You know, Braden used to say I was unique for having this HoloNet link. But I’ve no clue how I got it. I’ve had this implant forever.” She said while pointing to her Implant “Parents must have had me teched-out as a baby. Who does that?”

“Maybe they were thinking about your future. I wonder, maybe we can upgrade it…”

Mako replied “That’s hard to imagine. The parents who abandon me, thinking about my future? Braden was always encouraging me to look for my past. I figured street kid from Gryphus, what’s to know? Now…Gotta admit, he was right. Something weird there.”

“You want any help, let me know.” I assured her.

Mako warned “Be careful about promises, buddy, or you’ll wind up volunteering to wrestle rancors at Clawdor. Thanks. Really, I appreciate it. You know, before we were talking, I’ve been poking around the holonet. Heard a few things that seem suspicious…The Equestrian Empire has been searching for a stallion named Danny Eclipse. I tried to look at his files but they were all classified Equestrian and Phantom Consortium data. Even with my hacking skills, I couldn’t get through the firewalls.”

“Maybe later we can look at an Equestrian Terminal later.” I suggested

“Good idea.” Mako replied. “So, I looked up the manufacturer of my implant. Weird stuff. Exclusively government contractor. Everything on this model is classified like those files on Danny.”

“Guess your parents had plans for you. Maybe following in their footsteps?”

Mako responded “You think they were SIS? Whoever my parents were, they got their hands on one mother of a top-secret gadget. Don’t know what that means yet, but I intend to find out.”

I nodded and I looked over my shoulder. I see a stallion, wearing some armor with some gadgets on it. He even had some leather as well, but he wore a cloth over his mouth and nose and wore a nice and fancy hat. I noticed he was looking at us and I knew he was watching us; he had two Gunrunner's Pistols. We got up and went towards the Nexus Room. We went into a short hallway and when we came out of the door, we saw five Equestrian Troopers, one of them was an Equestrian Navy Officer named Sergeant Wallax.

An Equestrian Trooper shouted “There, sir! Just as I said.”

Wallax replied “That looks like him, all right. Bounty Hunter, I am Sergeant Wallax of the Equestrian Navy. You are commanded to hand over all of your weapons and gear immediately.”

“How about I just hand over the ammo instead Sergeant?” I joked to him.

Wallax replied “Don’t get cute, scum. Remember, you’re an outsider here. I can shoot you just as easily as bring you in.”

We began to hear beeping and Wallax pulled out a hologram communicator. He activated it and we see Tarro Blood on it. Seeing him made my anger boil.

“Sergeant, Tarro Blood here.” Tarro said, “Have you completed my little errand yet?”

Mako shouted with rage “Blood! You steaming pile of filth!”

Wallax shouted in anger “Blast it! I told you not to call on this channel!”

“Getting others to do your dirty work? That’s just low, even for a Ponylorian.” I replied coldly.

Tarro responded with a groan “Oh, this is ridiculously tiresome. He’s still alive? What is wrong with you, Sergeant?”

One of the Equestrian Troopers asked “Uh, sir? Who is that guy?”

Wallax replied “Blood, I’ll talk to you later.” He ended the transmission “Ignore the chatter, men. Let’s take this hunter in!”

The same Equestrian Trooper responded “I don’t know what’s going on here, Sarge, but I know it stinks.”

Another Equestrian Trooper threatened “Yeah. Either you cut us in on this deal, or we walk.”

“Save your breath. You’re dead.”

Wallax ordered “Defend yourselves, men!”

I pulled out my pistols, Mako pulled out her pistol, and HK-47 aimed his rifle at them. We opened fired as they began to attack. I shot Wallax and an Equestrian Soldier in the face, Mako shot the second Equestrian Soldier at the liver and then heart, HK-47 fired his shot at the third Equestrian Trooper. The last one was going to fire at me until he was shot down. We looked at our savior and see it was the same stallion from before.

“Hello mate. Name’s Daniel, otherwise known as “The Gunslinger”.” The Stallion greeted, “The thing I hate most in this world is ponies hiring arms to kill other ponies. I’m a Smuggler and if this ‘Tarro’ gives you any trouble, just call me and I’ll have my friends from high places make sure ‘Tarro’ is silent for a while.”

I nodded and went inside the Nexus Room. Gunslinger left us to head back into the cantina. We walked into the Nexus room and walked over to Draco.

Draco asked “Yes, may I help you with something?”

“Darling, please don’t speak to that filthy vagabond. It’s clearly not supposed to be here, and we shouldn’t let ourselves look like we approve. Come, let us get a drink.” Annabella said, trying to get away from us.

“I know who you really are, Lord Draco.”

Draco replied, trying to sound intimidating but failing horribly “Then you know I am to be, um, feared and that you should not keep talking to me.”

Annabella replied “Stow it, darling. Just feel the smug knowledge radiate from him…we knew this might happen eventually.”

Mako replied coldly “Yeah, only so long you can keep dating your brother before something goes wrong…”

“So you know our little secret. What does an insignificant creature like you want? What would make you dare threaten a noble?” Annabella replied with a dark threat.

“I was promised a pile of credits to take him back to the Horde.” I replied.

Draco asled “You mean back to my family, don’t you? But I thought…You told me I was trapped here! That I would have to forget my family! That this…this charade was the only way!”

Annabella replied “Inside voice, darling. I may have exaggerated a bit, but hasn’t it been nice here? The parties, the late nights, the intrigues and such?”

Draco shouted with anger “You witch! Keeping me here as your plaything when I could have been home, with my sisters and dear mother.”

Annabella replied “Ugh, you can be such a whiny pain. It’s a wonder you’re nobility. Let us make a new deal, bounty hunter.”

“Make this fast, lady. I’ve got other things to do.”

“My darling…my lovely Draco. Wouldn’t you rather stay here with me than run home to your pathetic Horde family?” Annabella asked.

Draco replied “What? Of course not! You treat me like a pet and this city is digusting. In fact, I’d rather-“

Annabella replied “Yes, yes. You’ve made your tiresome viewpoint clear. Then here is what I propose…I assume Draco’s family will pay less for just his body. Kill him, show me the ship and I’ll compensate you the difference.”

Draco asked in horror “Wha-What? You want him to kill me?”

Annabella replied “You think I’ll let you walk away and be someone else’s pet? Never.”

Mako stated coldly “This keeps getting more disturbing…”

HK-47 agreed “Agree.”

“She’s insane! Please, take me back to my family. It would mean so much to them…to my poor mother.” Draco begged.

“Draco’s right, lady. You’re way too crazy to live.” I said with coldness and darkness.

Annabella ordered “Defend me, my love!”

Draco demanded “What? Are you insane!?”

I pulled out my blaster pistols and shot her arm. She got hit and teleported away. She appeared right behind me and I did a quick turn and punch her down to the ground. I fired my blasters at her and killed her. Draco rushed to her body.

Draco said “You killed her. Just like that. She was evil and twisted, but…I did love her once.” He got up and walked over to me “We met years ago, in Manehattan. She was so dark and mysterious. And now she’s dead.”

“You can mourn her while you’re in carbonite.”

Draco replied “Oh, um, of course…”

I fired my Carbonite Freeze Ray and he froze up to a statue. I left him there with HK-47 and Mako. We began to head back over to the Ponylorian Enclave for the next assignment.
> The Second Bounty
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

We arrived to the enclave and I noticed a small amount of guards watching me. We walked right over to Starlight, who was normal now.

“Hey there, hunter. Competition out there is something crazy. Couple of hunters died in the jungles. Big Argonian got arrested by the Equestrians. And you found yourself an unfindable Horde Noble. His family was plenty generous with their live bounty.” Starlight said.

“I need three total bounties to get in the melee, correct?”

Starlight replied “Afraid the rules will change again? Not yet, anyway. Still three to win. Your second bounty’s a bit of mystery. Apparently whoever’s stacking the deck against you gonna keep right on stacking.”

Mako said flatly “Hardly surprising.”

Starlight explained “What I got here is a classified, red-flag request from Equestrian Command. No details, just flashy warnings and a contact. Admiral Octavia, Equestrian Navy.”

“Hand it over and I’ll go see this Admiral Octavia.”

“Watch yourself in that first sit-and-squawk. You haven’t dealt much with Equestrians, have you? They make Minotaurs look downright honest. Here’s the slip. Octavia’s in the city, not all that for a stroll. Go get ‘em!” Starlight told me.

I nodded and began to walk away.

“Mako, I need you to go do some research on Danny Eclipse while I’m away. Take Soundwave with you, just in case. HK-47 will be helping me on this mission alone.” I ordered.

Mako replied “Got it, boss.”

Mako left and both me and HK-47 began to head over to the Admiral’s Embassy…





We began to walk into the place. It was somewhat impressive but not that much. We see a computer in one room and walked to the right, heading to another room. We see a security officer waiting for us.

The Officer asked “This is the office of Admiral Octavia of the Equestrian Navy. Do you have business here?”

“You work for the admiral, what’s he like?”

“It’s against regulation to discuss superior officers, not to mention bad form. Now if you’ll excuse me, I am very busy.” The Officer replied

“Let me in there…now!”

Officer replied “I really couldn’t care less what you-“

He was interrupted when a hologram activated without answer. We see the hologram of Admiral Octavia and, to my surprise, Charming Thunder.

Octavia demanded “What’s all that racket out there, soldier!?”

The Officer replied “There’s a quarrelsome individual here, Admiral and King. Rather dirty, too.”

“Statement: You are an actual idiot.” HK-47 insulted.

Octavia shouted “Quarrelsome? You’re as weak as you are stupid! I requested a mercenary from the Ponylorians! Send that pony in immediately!”

Officer replied “Yes, sir!” The transmission ended “You may go in now…”

“Never stand in my way again, or you may end up dying to my blaster.”

HK-47 added with pleasure “Commentary: Oh, that would be wonderful thought to think about master. Maybe shooting between the eyes would do it? Or maybe his liver to have him slowly suffer.”

Officer replied “The admiral is waiting…”

I see the door to the left open and I walked in. I see Octavia and Charming Thunder, Octavia was sitting on a chair behind a screen. Charming was standing next to her. I walked up to them.

“Come in, mercenary. I apologize if my security officer caused you grief. He is of low birth and his intelligence reflects it. I’m afraid many of our Equestrians Soldiers are hopeless with delicate tasks. This, of course, is why I asked for a professional.” Octavia stated in business.

“That was good thinking. I love challenges; I’m the type of bounty hunter who doesn’t take normal jobs. They bore me with no real challenge. And hello Charming Thunder.”

Charming replied “Looks like you found the right mercenary for the job, Octavia. The sooner this problem is taken care of, the better. And good to see you too Phantom Lord.”

Octavia said “I have every faith in the Ponylorian enclave’s ability to get things done discreetly. My adopted daughter has become something of a liability to me. I want you to kill her.”

“Dead adopted daughter, check. Details?” I asked

Octavia replied “My adoptive daughter was born Magic sensitive and trained to be Jedi. A great honor for our family. Unfortunately, my daughter’s master was a madpony in the school of magic’s eyes.”

“No offence to you but is this some political move for you?”

“Less a move than a response, but yes. If Grathan’s compound is raided and my daughter captured or killed, every member of her family will suffer. That is Sith politics. In the best-case scenario, I love my rank and position. In the worst…” Octavia explained.

“You’ve got a lot to protect, Admiral.”

Charming answered “You got that right.”

Octavia stated “There is no room for failure here.”

HK-47 reassured “Statement: Phantom Lord is well famous in Hutta Swamps for killing many and leaving no failure. Nem’ro the Hutt favors him greatly.”

“You don’t say…” Charming said with a hint of mistrust.

Octavia explained “Grathan is a paranoid madpony. His compound is built to withstand a siege, but a lone infiltrator will take them by surprise. My adopted daughter is somewhere inside Grathan’s compound. Her name is Vereta. You will know her, as she closely resembles me.”

“I’ll handle this quiet and quick.”

We began to walk away. About not that long away from Octavia and Charming was when we stopped.

HK-47 told me “Statement: You know, there is a bounty on all of Grathan’s followers. Grathan’s top ponies all have prices on their heads.”

“It’d be a shame to let those bounties go to waste.”

HK-47 replied “Statement: We will need those extra credits to gear you for the melee. Upgrades are just what we need to win this Great Hunt.”

Octavia reminded “Remember, discretion is essential. Do not let yourself be captured. Good luck.”

I nodded and we left, heading to Grathan’s compound, which was a distance away.





We were in the middle of a battle, both me and HK-47 were killing a total of 20 guards in a middle of a room. So far, we were taking zero hits while they were taking the hits. I shot two then fired a missile at a group of three, killing them. HK-47 used his flamethrower and killed 6 of them. I pulled shot two more with my pistols and then used my wrist blasters and shot down 3 more. HK-47 used his freeze ray to stop one then he used a Power Shot to kill another. Then he used a Power Shot at the frozen guard. I used an explosive dart at the last one, killing him. I smiled at HK-47.

“That makes 32 for me.”

HK-47 said in a bit sad tone “I have 30…”

I chuckled “Don’t worry, you will catch up. Come on, we need to-“

I stopped when I felt something in my mind snapped. I felt something dark nearby, a distant voice calling out to me. HK-47 noticed this and I began to walk towards the source of the voice. I walked into a room and see three guards. Sparing no time for them, I shot two and charged at the last with a rocket punch. I began to walk. I never noticed a four guard and he was about to attack but I quickly turned around and shot his face. I went to a blast door and see a lock on it. I hacked the lock and opened the door, revealing a giant chamber. I see stairs that lead up to something. I began to walk up them and at the top, I see a mask. I stopped in front of it and HK-47 came up and his optics narrowed.

HK-47 said in shock “Statement: No way…I thought it was lost when Slade used it! That is the mask of my original master, Regal Crescent!”

I began to look around at my surroundings.

“Take the mask…” A ghostly voice said in my mind.

I began to kneel down and disable the security console. I got closer and both hooves on both sides of the mask. I grabbed it and pulled it to me. HK-47’s sensors began to beep and he jumped down. I put the mask in one of my pouches and jumped down from the area as a green energy shield was activated. The alarm activated and we got up. We see three guards coming into the chamber. I pulled out my blasters and shot all of them down. HK-47 got up and he looked at my pouch.

HK-47 asked “Question: So now you have my original master’s mask, what will you do with it?”

“We will see later. For now, let’s just kill Vereta and be done with this job.”

HK-47 nodded and we began to walk off.





We entered a chamber and see three warriors with lightsabers, they were crimson red. I knew I was going to fight a Jedi, but this is not what a Jedi used. I pulled out my two lightsaber that I had and activated them. I was skilled in melee combat so I charged at them. I cut one of them down, the other two attacked me on opposite ends but I blocked the attacks. I cut one in half and stabbed the other’s heart. I put away my lightsabers and began to head up. When we arrived, we see a red mare unicorn, no doubt she was Vereta. She had Octavia's looks, that was for certain.

“Oh, what have we here? You’re not even a ponylorian, are you? When Grathan’s spies said my adoptive mother contacted the Ponylorian enclave, I expected they’d at least send me a real, live Ponylorian. I’m afraid I’m a tad disappointed.” Vereta stated with disappointment.

“You knew your adoptive mother wanted you killed?”

Vereta replied “Of course. But really, how scary is that? Wait…you don’t seriously think you can kill me? I mean, I’m Sith, and you’re just…whatever you are.”

HK-47 said “Commentary: Oh, we’ve got a true believer.”

“Then again, it makes sense. Why would you come here if you thought you’d die? Apparently, my adoptive mother isn’t the only one living in a dream world. You can’t kill a Sith, you silly!” Vereta shout with an evil giggle.

“Why don’t we test that theory?” I pulled out my blaster pistols.

Vereta shouted “Wonderful! I love that line!”

She pulled out her lightsaber and activates it. I took off into the sky and began to fight. She fired a lightning storm at me and I dodged it. I fired my shots at her and she blocked them. HK-47 fired a power shot and she dodged it. Then she used Magic Push and HK-47 was send flying backwards. I was on the roof and I fired more shots at her. She did a backflip and dodged the attack. She landed on the screen’s top and jumped at me. I fired a missile and she was send flying backwards. I fired a flamethrower and after a few minutes of fighting, we stopped. She was on the ground, injured.

Vereta shouted “Ow. What…I…I lost? I can’t lose. I’m Sith!”

“You were Sith. Now, you’re just done.”

Vereta shouted “Wait! I can’t die like this…falling to some common bounty hunter!”

“That is where you are wrong.”

Vereta’s eyes narrowed as I took off my helmet. My eyes were glowing purple and my medallion was glowing.

Vereta said in fear “No…it can’t be…”

“You’re worst nightmare has come to life.” I said in a demonic voice.

I pulled out my pistol and shot her face, killing her. I went over to her and grabbed her lightsaber. My eyes were still glowing purple until they return to Neon Green and I shook my head. I put my helmet on and began to head back over to the Octavia.





I walked into Octavia’s quarters with the helmet still on. She looks at me as I walked in.

Octavia stated “Reports of the raid on Grathan’s estate are pouring in. I trust you were successful in your endeavor? My adoptive daughter Vereta is…”

“She’s as dead as it gets.”

Octavia replied “Yes…just as you say…Here, take your credits and go.” She hands me the box of credits and I gladly took it “You’ll understand if I say I never want to see the face of my daughter’s murderer again.”

“You may not want to go looking in any mirrors for a while.”

“Just go!” Octavia shouted.

I nodded and left the place, heading to the Ponylorian Enclave for my third and final bounty.
> Mako’s Discovery and Mecha 6
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mako and Soundwave were close to the Equestrian HQ. They began to walk into the place undetected and when they reached the main data core, they began to do some hacking. Soundwave began to hack into the security systems and some other systems and began to take control. He made himself and Mako undetectable now and Mako began to hack into the Equestrian Empire’s mainframe to see who Danny Eclipse was and who made her implants. After a few minutes, she manages to finally access a source where she can plug in a datapad and began to download all of Equestria Empire files. The downside was that the alarm went off, meaning they were detected. Lucky for them they were invisible to cameras so a camera couldn’t see them and there was no camera watching them. The files successfully downloaded into the pad and they took off. They managed to get to the vents and got outside. They began to run to the Ebon Hawk to begin analyze the data they now got.





They arrived and went into the Ebon Hawk. They were not spotted and they were clean from anyone who tried to figure out who did it. She plugged the datapad in and the data began to show on the holograms. She began to read it all. Turns out the Equestrian Empire had little data on Danny Eclipse, which was odd. Danny Eclipse was a Black Stallion with White mane and tail, green neon eyes, and a weird looking CM. The file claims he was a halfa and a son for royalty. He was the Son of Princess Luna and King Sombra…wait, what?

“He’s the son of the Tyrant King Sombra!?” Mako shouted with shock. “I’m surprised he doesn’t have a bounty on him…”

The file began to continue. He was the Twin Brother of Charming Thunder, which made no sense to Mako since they didn’t look alike at all. Danny was the Emperor of the Griffin Lands, Leader of the Phantom Consortium, etc. There was a recent add that Danny had become a new member of the Elements of Insanity, he was the new Element of Nightmares. His powers were unknown but all the data could say was that he can summon nightmares to his side. Then she noticed that there WAS a bounty on him.


Bounty Request:
Bring back Danny Eclipse to Canterlot, alive and well, no harm or no payment.
Payment: 10,000 credits


Mako couldn’t help but smirked. With this payment, it could help out her team and everything. Finding Danny was going to be hard, considering he’s been missing for three weeks. She didn’t think much about it. She began to look about her implant now. She discovered that the implant was something from higher class and she discovered Project 32 and she had a sister named Coral. It turns out that Mako was a clone of another pony and she had sisters that were killed by Coral. Coral had a high bounty on her, It was almost as good as Danny’s bounty but it was 8,000 credits instead and the pony didn’t mind her dead or alive, but pay extra for alive. She HAD to tell Phantom Lord about this! She began to walk over to the Ponylorian Enclave to wait for me, where I was doing my third and final bounty.





Soundwave was working on something new. He was working on six separate robots, called the Mecha 6. They were the main six but robots and they were like superior. Each had the data of their originals and they were design to follow Soundwave and mine command. However, Soundwave had put a special device in them. They had the power to fuse together, creating Mecha Harmonic Essence, the most powerful of them. And the thing was that the Mane 6 had no idea that they could fuse together when combining their elements. From the records of the Data Pad, Soundwave knew the Elements could be unlocked to use their true power. Only his master, Danny Eclipse, was able to unlock their true potential. The Mane 6 believe that the Rainbow Power is their true potential but that wasn’t entirely true. He finished the modifications of Mecha Twilight and they activated, ready to fight.

M-Twilight said in Twilight’s voice but it was a bit more robotic “Master Soundwave, what is our target?”

Soundwave began to send the data to them and they knew their target.

M-Rarity explained in her Rarity robotic voice, explaining the mission “Analyze Charming Thunder’s Life Form Data and return with results. Mecha Twilight is authorized to use the Memory Spell to get the data from Charming. Assignment accepted, initiating the mission now.”

The Mecha 6 disappeared with a flash. Things were now going to get ugly, soon...
> The Melee and Canterlot’s Departure
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

I was returning from my third and final bounty, which took me a while to do. I had arrived to the Ponylorian Enclave where I could finally compete in the melee. When I did arrive, I was greeted with some shock expression soldiers who began to whisper among themselves. I went inside and was greeted by Mako, who began to hug me.

Mako shouted with happiness “I thought you were dead!”

“What made you think I was dead?” I asked her curiously.

Mako answered “I got word from some of the guards that you died in the Temple you were assign to do.”

HK-47 said “Statement: The trip went rather well. We had a lot of fun blasting monsters left and right. However, in the end, we had to kill our client since he tried to kill us.”

Mako ignore the last part “Come on! We need to tell Starlight in order to get into the melee! Hurry!”

I nodded and we ran to Starlight, who was equally shocked as well.

“You’re alive! Some Ponylorian big shot named Tarro Blood said you were dead. They’re about to start the melee without you!” Starlight shouted in shock.

“Can you still get me into that melee, Starlight?” I asked her.

Starlight replied “Yeah, but just by the coat o’ your hooves. All the other hunters who survived are already inside! Get in there! The Royal Family, Mane 5, and Demented 6 along with the Ponylorians who are in the Great Hunt are watching. So give them a show they will never forget!”

“If I die, give my credits and crew to Mako.”

Mako did ‘awwww’ and replied “That’s sweet of you.”

I began to head to the arena.





I had arrived and from what I could see, Charming was sad and Cadance was trying to comfort him. I could hear the Huntmaster Assistant talking. So far, no one hasn’t noticed me.

The Huntmaster’s Assistant said “-and the last hunter left standing joins the Great Hunt. Simple as that. All weapons are allowed, but you fight alone. No assistants-“ That was when I came into the arena with my helmet on. There was a lot of gasps and I noticed Charming was up and had a surprised expression. I could swear he was crying happy tears when he saw me. “And it looks like we have a latecomer!”

“I just like to make a big entrance.”

The Huntmaster’s Assistant replied “Coming back from the dead IS a big entrance, all right.” He turned to where the Huntmaster was at, “Huntmaster, will you do us the honor?”

The Huntmaster declared “Today, many hunters earn glory in death and defeat. One hunter earns eternal glory in victory. Good hunting to all!”

I smiled and that was when I heard the hunter to my left start talking to me.

The Hunter said “We all heard tales of your exploits, hunter. Perhaps I’ll turn them into a song to commemorate your death.”

“That confident, are you?”

The Hunter replied “Confidence breeds victory.”

“Some would say that, but confidence can also create your doom if careless.”

The Hunter replies “I’d wish you luck, but it wouldn’t help. So, I’ll just say goodbye.”

The Huntmaster’s Assistant shouted “Enough! You hunters are the best that the world’s goons and thug lords could send us.” He began to walk out of the arena. “Now show us which one of you will join the Great Hunt. Fight!”

We all pulled out our blaster pistols. Me and the Hunter to my left face each other, our blasters out. I activated my personal shield bubble and she fired at me, only to hit my shield. I aimed my blaster at her forehead.

“Goodbye.”

I pulled the trigger and the fire was shot, hitting her forehead and killing her. I aimed my pistols at the Minotaur across from me and fired a missile then shot at it. The Argonian fired at the Griffin across from him and killed him. The pony to my right fired at the Argonian and killed him. I rocket punch the pony and shot his face. I was the last hunter standing now.

The Huntmaster’s Assistant shouted “The melee is over! One hunter remains!”

I heard cheering all around me. Most of it came from the Great Hunt Hunters and I was surprised to see that the others in the audience were cheering as well, mostly from Charming and a rainbow mane Pegasus. The Pegasus looked very beautiful for my opinion and she was crying as well, but these tears were tears of happiness.





Later…

The others, Huntmaster, and his assistant were there in the Huntmaster’s office. I was with Mako and HK-47.

The Huntmaster’s Assistant said “Quite a show you put on. Blasted fun to watch. How do you feel, hunter?”

“I just stomped my competition into the dirt, I feel great.”

The Assistant replied “Enjoy it. Things only get harder from here.”

Huntmaster declared “Let the hunter stand before me.” I walked up to the Huntmaster “He is honored beyond all common hunters. Let it be known that-“

“This is simply ridiculous.” We heard a familiar voice say, interrupting the Huntmaster. “I mean, really-this needs to stop right now.”

I turned and see Tarro Blood walking into the room. Rage boiled in my blood and I felt darkness rising in my heart. All I wanted now was to tear Tarro down, limb from limb. Underneath my armor, my medallion began to glow purple, however no one could see the glow. I see Charming’s medallion beginning to glow as well and his eyes looked at me, his eyes were widen with shock and surprise.

“Are we starting the hunt already?”

I pulled out my blasters and aimed them at his head.

The Assistant shouted in protest “No, no! No unsanctioned kills in the Great Hunt!” I growled in anger towards him but put my pistols away.

Tarro said “You see? That’s a perfect example. I object to this farce. This ignorant thug does not deserve to enter the Great Hunt! His credentials are a lie fabricated by his little gutter rat of a sidekick! He deserves no honors!”

Mako shouted with rage “You lying, cheating, murdering scum!”

Mako was about to leap at him but she was being held back by the rainbow mare and blond cowgirl earth pony.

The Assistant replied “We know this hunter’s history, Blood. The Huntmaster has ruled!”

Tarro shouted “You fools! This is a place of honor, a competition of elites. Ponylore will hear of this!”

Charming threaten “Go ahead and flee to them. The Equestrian Empire has seen this Bounty Hunter as honorable as they can be. Ponylore will not deny the opportunity to allow a honorable hunter like him compete. You’re just a coward who wishes to have the Great Hunt for yourself!”

“I’m ready to settle this right now. How about you?”

Tarro shouted “Enough! Before this Great Hunt is over, I will have your skull in my hooves!”

Tarro turned and left.

The Assistant declared “Well, I think The Great Hunt just got way more interesting. Sorry for interrupt, Huntmaster. Please continue.”

I turned to face the Huntmaster.

The Huntmaster continued where he was interrupted “The Great Hunt proves talent, resolve. Ponylore calls it to bring him the most skilled hunter in the world. Each hunter will hunt the other’s prey. Then each hunter hunts the other. At the end, there is no prey and only one hunter.”

The Assistant replied “You got all that, hunter? You’ll be hunting targets spread across the world. There will be at least one other hunter going after them, too. You not only have to take down your target, you have to eliminate the other hunters.”

“That seems simple enough.”

Huntmaster said “Today, you are truly the hunter, and all else is your prey. Welcome to the Great Hunt.”

The Assistant answered “Your handler, Starlight, will fill you in on the rest of the details. She’s waiting for you.”

I nodded and left. The darkness had subsided but I had the feeling Charming was going to be something different now.





I arrived to Starlight, who was enjoying the sight of me.

Starlight shouted with glee “Hoooh! What a thrashing! The other handlers are all bug-eyed jealous you won! Now on to the Great Hunt. I expect you want to hear about your targets.”

“Tell me everything I need to know.”

Starlight explained “Here’s how it’s gonna work. You already got step one done by having your own starship. On your ship’s computer you’ll access two holorecordings, both with specific details on who and where you hunt.”

“View holorecordings, take out targets. Got it.”

“Each target will have another hunter assigned to it. You have to locate that rival and take ‘em out, too.” Starlight explained.

Mako said with pleasure “Maybe we’ll get lucky and Tarro Blood will be on our first target.”

Starlight stated “I’ll pull together your holorecordings for the Great Hunt targets and transmit them when you hit air. Good luck for you, hunter.”

I nodded and began to leave to the port.





We were almost to the ship until we heard some hoof steps behind us. We looked and see Charming, the mane 5 and demented 6, a black alicorn mare, and a squad of troops.

“Hold it right there Phantom Lord! We’ve been looking for you for three weeks now, we are going to capture you!” Charming shouted.

“So you know…” I slowly took off my helmet, revealing my true identity. Everyone, besides Charming, gasped at my appearance. “I knew it was only a matter of time before you figured out it was me, King Charming Thunder.”

Mako said in confusion “Wait, you’re-“

“Silence Mako, we have enemies we need to take care of. Get to the ship, you too HK-47.” I ordered my companions.

Mako didn’t object and left to the Ship. HK-47 left as well and it was only me.

Charming said “Alright, it’s just you and us now.”

Rainbow shouted with glee “We can restore your memory Phantom Lord! Just come with us!”

“What makes you think I will come willingly, beautiful?” Rainbow blushed at the comment “I enjoy this life now. And I’m not going to let you ruin it.”

Charming began to show hostilities and shouted “You’re outnumbered!”

“Oh really? Mecha 6, come to my side!” That moment, 6 lights left the ship from the landing ramp and came to my side, revealing the robot versions of the Mane 6. “Let me introduce you to the Mecha 6, designed by Soundwave to serve me and him. Now you will have to excuse me, I have targets to eliminate.”

I began to walk away. Charming attempted to attack but the M-Twilight used her magic to push him back. Rainbow tried to dash past them but M-Rainbow intercepted her and tackled her to the ground. Applejack tried to charge but M-Applejack kicked her away. Before the others could do anything, the Mecha 6’s eyes began to glow red and they withdraw back into the ship. They prepared to charge until a turret appeared from the ship and began to fire at them, making them take cover. The ship began to take off and left the hanger.
> The Last Hunt
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

1 month and 3[1/2] weeks later…

I was at the holotransmitterat the center of my ship. Mako was there with HK-47 and Soundwave.

Mako suggested “We should probably get back to Starlight now that we don’t have to worry about Tarro’s cronies messing up the final round.”

“Sedyn’s cost us too much time already.”

I began to type the code and I got Starlight on the holotransmission.

“Well, lookie here! I got myself a hunter who’s reach the last leg of the Great Hunt. Ain’t I just a lucky gal? You’ve made this all look so easy, how about something serious for your final mark? You ready for this, sugar? You’re hunting Jedi Master Kellian Jarro, the “Ponylorian Killer” himself.” Starlight said.

“A Jedi Master should help cement my reputation.”

Starlight warned “This fella’s no slouch, that’s for sure. At the Battle of the Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, Jarro single-handedly gave over a hundred ponylorian soldiers the “Big Push”. Word is he’s on board the Equestrian Star Destroyer Aurora, so that’s where you’re heading next. You gotta take out Jarro and the Aurora to finish this hunt.”

“The crew won’t just let me board.”

Starlight replied “Getting’ to your target’s part of the challenge. We do get a plan for that little old battle cruiser, though. Once you’re aboard the Aurora, you’ll need to blast her regulator in the engine room. That gizmo protects the ship from dangerous Engine Failures. Without it, the ship will overheat and the engines will explode, causing the ship to hit the ground, enough force to completely destroy it. Then, after sabotaging the regulator, head to the bridge and set the ship to go full speed ahead on a timer. When it does, boom! No more ship.”

“Do I get credit for every man who goes down with the ship?”

Starlight answered “Sorry, this one’s a package deal. Now, that’s all I ougtha tell you…but I wrangled some, uh, confidential information. One other hunter made it to the final round, and he’s already heading to the Aurora. Care to guess who?”

Mako shouted with hate “Tarro Blood! That slimy son of a…he’s gotten away with Braden’s murder way too long. He needs to pay.”

“This saves us the trouble of hunting Tarro down. Besides, if Tarro goes to fight the Jedi Master, he’s going to find out that Jedi are all talk.”

Mako said “I’m with you all the way.”

Starlight replied “I’ll transmit the Aurora’s coordinates. Best of luck.”

I nodded and went to the cockpit. Mako was in another seat and I get coordinates to the Aurora and went into light speed.





We came out of light speed and we see the massive star destroyer.

Mako said, impressed “There she is, the Aurora. Pretty impressive. Don’t think they’ve detected us yet. Let’s see what I can pick up on their comms…” We were silently approaching the ship as Mako analyze the comms. “Oh Celestia…the ship’s on alert. They captured an intruder, they’re calling it a Horde assassination attempt on the Jedi Master. They have already contacted Canterlot and Charming’s fleet is already on their way here; The Super Star Destroyer and two Star Destroyers.”

“Let’s not assume this is what it looks like.”

Mako replied “They’re probably conduction full scanner sweeps. We’d best-“ The ship began to shake and Mako’s terminal was beeping “What the-we’ve been caught in a tractor beam!”

Captain of the Aurora said on comm channel “Attention unidentified vessel, this is the Equestrian Star Destroyer Aurora. You are in a restricted zone. Prepare to be brought aboard for a full inspection. If you offer any resistance, we will open fire.”

The transmission ended.

“These guys are not as smart as I thought. The Ebon Hawk was upgraded with advance systems that will allow it to take on battleships. The shields alone can withstand the firepower of the Super Star Destroyer.” I said with some pleasure of the idiotic Captain.

“Well…what now?” Mako asked

“Well, we wanted to get inside, didn’t we?”

HK-47 added “Statement: And we don’t even have to park. They’re really making it easy for us.”

Mako replied “Good point. Maybe if we ask real nice, they’ll even take us right to Master Kellian Jarro…and Tarro too. Okay, Tarro, we’re coming for you.”

We got off and began to wait until the ship had docked. We came aboard the ship and were greeted with Equestrian Soldiers. The Captain was there, leading them.

Captain ordered “Halt! You are under arrest! Lay down your weapons.”

“You better have a good reason for this.”

Captain answered “Conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism against the Equestrian Empire. We captured your accomplice, one Tarro Blood, who implicated you when he confessed under Master Jarro’s questioning.”

“Somepony makes baseless accusations and you’re just going to take his word for it?” I asked at him.

Captain replied “Master Jarro was certain. That’s all the reason I need. Time to join your friend in the brig. You can plea your case when we ship you to Canterlot to stand trial. This is your last warning: Drop your weapons and surrender, or we will open fire.”

“Going peacefully ain’t my thing.” I answered darkly.

Captain ordered “Open fire!”

We attacked and I killed the Captain while the others killed the soldiers. After we finished, we left to head to the brig.





I made it to the brig and looked around the cells until I see Tarro in his cell with a collar, sitting down. I approached his cell and stood outside of it. He sees me and looks at me.

Tarro said “So you’re still alive, eh? You might be worth killing after all. Hurry up and let me out of here, so we can settle this once and for all. Unless facing me as an equal frightens you.”

“You’re not my equal. You’ve failed.”

“So you’re a coward? Is that it? Come on, surprise me. Open the door and face me like a warrior.” Tarro tried to persuade but that failed.

“Where’s the fun in that? I want to hear you beg.” I said in dark and cold pleasure.

Tarro begged “Hmph, figures. You are a lowlife. Fine! I’m begging you! I can’t die like this! Please!”

Mako replied “You don’t deserve a warrior’s death, scumbag. Let’s leave him. Let him die when the ship crashes into the ground.”

“I want the pleasure of killing him myself.” I replied darkly as my medallion began to glow with power.

Tarro shouted “Of course you do! This has always been about us! Now I get my gear, suit up and we finish this, right here, right now.”

“Take your time. These are the last moments of your life.”

Tarro answered “We’ll see, won’t we?” He went to get his gear and when he got his gear on, he looked at me “You idiot. No real hunter would’ve given up his advantage and allowed a dangerous enemy to arm himself.”

“Kill you is gonna feel real good.”

Tarro shouted his battlecry “Die, you insignificant worm!”

Tarro pulled out his blasters but I was first to quick draw my pistols and I fired, hitting him. He dodged and fired a series of missiles at me. I activated my energy shield dome and it protected me. I fired a missile at him and it made him fly backwards. I fired a stun dart and he was stunned. I began to punch him and then used my wrist blasters and shot his armor to break it. When the fight ended, Tarro was on the ground, tired and almost to death.

Tarro shouted with darkness “It’s not fair. I was going to do great things. The world was going to remember my name.”

Mako replied “You’re sad, Tarro. You should suffer as long as possible for what you did to Braden.”

“This is for Braden,” I fired one shot in his face “Jory,” I fired another shot at his liver “Soongh,” I fired a shot at his stomach “and me.” I fired at his heart, ending his life. Mako looked down at Tarro’s dead body.

Mako whispered “It’s over, guys…”

I nodded and we began to head up to the bridge.





We made it up and see two Jedi there. A master and our target, and his padwan.

Jarro said “You’ve caused quite a bit of trouble, but I’m afraid it’s over now. I’ll ask you to drop your weapons and surrender.”

“So…has that ever worked?” I asked him.

Jarro replied “Some people have sense, others must be persuaded.” He began to use his mind trick at me “You will drop your weapons and surrender to me.”

My medallion began to glow. I felt the force extending to me but thanks to my medallion and my powerful will, I was immune to the force trick.

I replied, copying the hoof wave motion “You will realize what a complete idiot you are.”

The Padwan asked, uncertain whether to attack because of the insult or not “Master?”

Jarro ordered “Be still, Padawan. I will take care of this. This bounty hunter has a much stronger will than the other one. Listen, I know who you truly are...and I know the Ponylorians want me dead, but the Battle of the ancient castle of the royal pony sisters was years ago. Revenge profits no one. I implore you not to throw your life away. Abandon this hunt.”

“You’re wasting your breath and my time.” I pulled out my pistols “Die!”

Jarro shouted “Thendys, your lightsaber!”

They pulled out their lightsabers and I took to the sky. I began to fire a series of missiles at them and they were blasted back. I then fired some shots and darts at them. Thendys was on the ground while I shot Jarro to his death. Thendys runs over to Jarro’s dead body.

Thendys shouted “Master! No, it’s not possible! Master!” She sees me coming and looks at me “What are you waiting for, bounty hunter? Kill me just like you killed my master! Go on!”

“You weren’t part of the deal. Run for an escape pod.”

Thendys replied “No pony paid you to kill me so you’re not interested. Is that it? We’ll meet again, bounty hunter. I swear it.”

She got up and began to run away.

Mako said “I’m glad you let her go. You did the right thing.”

“There was no reason to kill her.”

Mako replied “That’s a very good point. The Star Destroyer can be set to go full speed ahead at the bridge controls. Deactivate the tractor beam would also be a good idea. Then, I’d blast the control panel just to be sure no pony reverses what you’ve done. Then we run!”

I nodded and we began to do everything before running.





We were piloting the Ebon Hawk to fly away. As we were leaving, the panel was beeping and I looked. Charming’s fleet had arrived and I had managed to set our next coordinates. I was beginning to receive a transmission and I took off my helmet and put on some headphones with a mic.

“Hello King Charming. You arrived on time. We were about to watch the fireworks.” At that point, the Aurora’s ship engines had exploded and the ship began to fall to the ground. After a few minutes, the ship had crashed into the ground, exploding massively. “I hope you like my goodbye present. See you around.”

Charming replied “Wait-“

I ended the transmission and activated the hyperdrive. We left, heading to Canterlot.
> Great Hunt Champion, Restoring Memories, and Rescue Plan
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

The next day…

I began to enter the Ponylorian Enclave, not even alerting the Royal Guard. When I was sure I was safe, I went inside and see Starlight greeting me.

Starlight shouted “The hunter returns a hero! It sure is good to see you all in one piece!”

“I’m sure there are bits missing here and there.”

Starlight replied “We can check for those later. The Huntmaster’s waiting for you in the main room. Go on in. Oh, and hunter? Great job.”

I nodded and began to walk to the main room. When I walked in, I was greeted with the Huntmaster’s assistant, Lek.

Lek greeted “You’ve made quite a name for yourself in victory, hunter. Ponylore himself requested your presence aboard his flagship. He wants to congratulate his champion personally.”

“We’re getting an audience with Ponylore? You gotta be kidding! I can hardly believe it.” Mako said in shock.

“That makes two of us, Mako.”

We see Lek looking at his wrist and pressing some buttons. He had us hold position and when a few minutes passed, he stopped and looked at us.

Lek said “The Huntmaster will address you now.”

I nodded and I began to walk to the main room. There, I see a line of armored ponylorians on the left and right side. I walked down through the center and walked up to the Huntmaster.

Huntmaster declared “You come before me again, whole and strong. You have emerged from the fire a tempered, honed and deadly weapon. I welcome you as one worthy to fight alongside any of us as an equal.”

“I can’t wait for the opportunity to do so.”

Huntmaster continued “Shoulder to shoulder in war or alone in the hunt, you will always fight alongside us, champion. Your name will be listed alongside such legendary hunters as Soongh the Cunning, Bloodworthy, the Defenstrator, Jewl’a Nightbringer, and Ponylore himself. It is with great pride that I name you the Grand Champion of the Great Hunt! Ponylorians, salute Ponylore’s champion!”

I turned around and see the Ponylorians cheering and saluting to me. I felt great pride and began to walk down the center line. When I came back into the enclave, I see my crew there, cheering for me. I smiled and that was when I was tackled to the ground. I see it was Nyx and she had her necklace around her neck. The purple gemstone began to glow and a blue sphere hit me square in the chest. I began to shake and glow and after a few minutes, there was a bright light. When the light dimmed, I was standing there with all my memories before and during my time in the shared dream. However, beside me was Phantom Lord himself. We gasped and looked at each other. Phantom took off his helmet, revealing his face. He looked exactly like me but he had Blood Red eyes instead. His hair was flaming as well but he wasn’t exactly Dark Eclipse. He even had a scar over his right eye. We began to examine each other.

“I’m not seeing things, am I?” Phantom shouted “You’re me!?”

“And I’m you!?”

Phantom shouted in confusion “But how is that possible?”

“I don’t know! I thought I was the only true Danny.”

We began to examine each other more carefully and we were exactly alike. But I was wearing my medallion and Phantom took off his chest piece armor and revealed a whole different medallion symbol. It was green and I knew that symbol anywhere.

“That medallion is the Cybertronian symbol for the Space Pirates. Come on outside, I want to see your transformer form.”

Phantom nodded and we began to walk outside. Nyx smiled with happiness and the crew followed us.





We were on the training ground.

“Now transform into your Transformer Form.” Phantom nodded and green markings began to appear all around his body. Soon enough, there was a great white light that lit the sky. When the light ended, Phantom was now in his transformer’s form. He looked like Galvatron from AOE, but instead of silver color, he was Black. His eyes were neon green. I smiled at it. “Impressive…even without Unicron and Primus, you can transform and can use the inner power as well.”

Phantom asked “Alright, so what are we going to do now?”

“Well,” I turned to Nyx “Nyx, how long has it been since I have been gone?”

Nyx replied “More than a month. My mother was kidnapped and turned into an evil alicorn named Twivine Sparkle. Charming was going to head to confront Twivine and Omega Brony with Delta Brony.”

“What about the Mane 6!?” I demanded.

“They were kidnapped as well and turned evil as well. Twivine is only after Charming now, she has no idea you are now back!” Nyx answered

“I may love Charming as a brother but he can’t stop them!”

Phantom changed back into his normal form.

Phantom asked “How about we fight them?”

“What, how!?”

“We have the element of surprise! They don’t know that I am now separate from you. We can go and confront Twivine with our crew.” Phantom explained.

“You’re right. We need a team.”

HK-47 said “Request: Master Danny, with your permission, can me, T3-M4, and the battalion of HK-50s be Phantom Lord’s droids.”

I began to think about it and nodded.

“We are going to need Team Insanity. Nyx, you are coming with me.”

Nyx shouted with joy “Yay! Dad told me not to go but I want to go with you.”

“Let’s go get Team Insanity.”

They nodded and we began to walk away, heading to the Castle.





Team Insanity were leaving the Castle to head back to their HQ. However, before they were even almost there, I came to them and stopped them.

“Princess Brutalight, I require your services.”

Demented 6 and Darkbine shouted in unison “Danny!?”

“Silence. Yes, it’s me and Nyx restored my memories. She filled me in on what has happened during my Amnesia State and I’m going after Charming Thunder for recklessly going to confront Twivine. I need your help to help him.”

Brutalight replied “We are ready to save him. We also got allies known as the Akatsuki, they are a group of mercenaries who don’t take normal jobs. Pain is a friend of ours and he will work with us.”

“Alright, contact them and tell them to go help Charming. They will probably be fighting at the giant lake in the middle of the Everfree Forest. There was a training temple there, used by the Princesses when they were young.”

Brutalight replied “Alright. Let’s go help Charming.”

I nodded and Brutalight contacted the Akatsuki and Pain agreed to do the job we took off, knowing we were going to be late but we send reinforcements to help Charming.
> Final Battle: Akatsuki vs Nine Masked Beasts [Part 1]
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Charming was on the Lake, quite literally. He had casted a Water Walking Spell so he wouldn’t fall into the water. Twivine was on the water, using the same spell. They were many feet away from each other. Delta Brony was knocked out, due to a surprise attack that Charming didn’t see coming.

Twivine replied “Well, if you won’t join us, then I’ll make you join us!” She began to radiate with magic and her horn began to glow with power. Suddenly, magic circles began to appear above her and in the end, there were a total of Nine Magic cirlces. “Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, Golden Snake, Celestial Maiden, Death God, Northern Sage, Southern Sage; Nine Masked Beasts!” One by one, creatures came out of a single magic circle until all nine were out. The Beasts charged at Charming. “I’ll defeat you with ease! Get him!”

Charming was stunned that he couldn’t move. The Azure Dragon was about to hit him but a bunch of magic strings grabbed Charming and pulled him away. Charming landed on a stone platform and looked up and sees a group of ponies, but Charming knew they were known as The Akatsuki. Charming and the Akatsuki were never on good terms, since Charming knew the Akatsuki were hired for many missions. There was the Pain, Deidara, Hidan, Itachi Uchiha, Kakuzu, Kisame Hoshigaki, Konan, and Sasori.

Charming shouted, accusing “I see you hired reinforcements as well, Twivine!”

Itachi replied “Stop! We have come here under the request of Princess Brutalight.”

“What?” Charming asked.

Deidara answered “We were hired to help you fight against Twivine Sparkle and her group. Hidan, you first.”

“Yahoo!!” Hidan yells as he jumps.

Twivine shouted “Mercenaries!? The Akatsuki!?”





Hidan vs. White Tiger

Hidan raises his Triple-Bladed Scythe to hit the White Tiger. Tiger got out of the way and Hidan went after it. Hidan threw his Scythe at the Tiger again but missed. The Tiger went to jump at Hidan but he blocked it and then he managed to scratch the tiger to be able to get some blood. He licked the blood and jumped back on a stone platform. There, he cut himself to get some blood and created a circle of blood with a triangle at the inner of it.

Hidan shouted “Curse Spell: Death Controlling Possessed Blood!” Hidan began to turn black and some areas were white. “Conditions met, Judgment shall come!” He pulled out a cinder and aimed the pointing end at his heart. “This is going to hurt!” He pulls it towards his heart and he stabs himself. Charming was horrified but sees the White Tiger cry out its last death howl before disappearing.

Pain said “With that done. Sasori, you’re next.”

Twivine ordered “Black Tortoise, you go face him.”





Sasori vs. Black Tortoise

Sasori jumps down onto the water and he pulls out a scroll and a poof of smoke appeared. When it cleared, there was a puppet named Salamander. Sasori was using his horn to control the puppet with magical strings. Tortoise charged and Sasori had Salamander charge. They clashed against each other but Sasori had Salamander press forward. Salamander got under Tortoise and then he used the shield wall on Salamander’s back to send the Tortoise flying in the air. Sasori then had Salamander jump up to the Tortoise and used its tail to lend some hits on the Tortoise. Finally, to end it, Sasori had Salamander use his Poison Gas to poison the Tortoise. The Tortoise disappeared and Sasori put away Salamander.

Pain replied “Kakuzu, you’re next.”

Twivine said “Celestial Maiden, you can handle him.”





Kakuzu vs. Celestial Maiden

Kakuzu landed on the water and the Maiden began to hover above the water. She launched her ribbons at him like a whip. Kakuzu pulled back his left hoof and threw it forward, his hoof launching at the Maiden. He grabbed her ribbon and pulled back, making the Maiden to come closer. He punched the Maiden and used his Fire and Wind creatures and that made the Maiden disappeared.

Pain said “That was a short battle…Kisame, you’re next.”

Kisame replied with glee “I was wondering when I would go.”

Twivine said “Alright. Death God, you will go next.”





Kisame vs. Death God

Kisame landed on the water and the Death God already made its move. He tried to swing its Scythe at Kisame but he blocked it with his sword; Shark Skin.

Kisame said “Grim Reaper Magic. It seems you’re worthy of shredding.”

Kisame swung at Death God but he pulled back. Kisame gave chase and they began to clash weapons. Eventually, Kisame managed to get Shark Skin to cut Death God and Kisame finished it off. Death God disappeared from existence.

Pain replied “Alright, you’re next-“

Before Pain could finished, a Spectral Shadow was about to strike against Charming. Before he could react, Itachi landed in front of Charming and the Spectral Shadow pulled back. It was Doom, leader of the Spectral Shadows.

Itachi said “From your appearance, I wouldn’t expect physical attacks to be used against you. However,” Itachi’s Sharingan activated “I have other methods…”

Doom replied “The pony who can burn with fire itself. You are a pain, as usual.”

Doom, suddenly, teleported away.

Twivine ordered “Northern and Southern Sages, you are up.”

Pain said “Looks like I’m up now.”





Pain vs. Northern Sage and Southern Sage

Pain landed on the water and the Sages surrounded him. They tried to attack him between Pain but Pain used his Shinra Tensei, or repulsion spell, to push back the Sages. He attacked the N-Sage first and then he defeated him. S-Sage tried to attack from behind but failed and Pain defeated the S-Sage. Both disappeared and Pain returned to his companions.

Pain said “Konan, you’re next.”

“Golden Snake and Azure Dragon, take her down!” Twivine shouted.





Konan vs. Golden Snake and Azure Dragon

Konan made paper wings and she began to hover above the lake. The two Divine beasts went to attack but Konan surrounded them with paper and made paper bombs and they blew up. Konan didn’t really decide to spare them any time. When the giant cloud of smoke cleared, there was no remains of the two divine beasts.

Pain stated “Well, I expect no less from her. Deidara, you will finish this up.”

Twivine ordered “Don’t fail me Vermilion Bird.”





Deidara vs. Vermilion Bird

Deidara created a C1 Giant Clay Bird. He got on it and the Vermilion Bird began to fly upward. Deidara followed it on his bird. They were chasing for a bit.

Deidara: “I have to say; the swing of the flames is a real nice artistic touch.” Deidara jumped off the Clay bird and created a C2 Dragon and jumped on it. He had his clay bird chase the Vermilion Bird until they clashed against each other. “Katsu!!” The Clay Bird exploded and Deidara watched. “But true art is an explosion.” The smoked cleared, revealing no remains of the Vermilion Bird.





Winner: Akatsuki!

Twivine replied “Well, looks like we’ll have to finish this without help.”

Charming shouted “You’re outnumbered Twivine!”

Kakuzu interrupted “Wait Charming, it’s out of contract to help you face against Twivine. We were only hired to help take down additional minions, like those Nine Masked Beasts.”

Charming was shocked and Twivine was laughing.

Twivine shouted with glee “You were saying Charming!? Now YOU are the one outnumbered. Capture him!”

The Dark Mane 5 were able to attack but were halted when two swords landed between them. They looked and see Team Insanity, along with me, landing in front of Charming. Charming was shocked to see me and Nyx among Team Insanity.

“Now the odds have been evened.”

Twivine replied “So the Amnesia One returns. You can’t seriously think you can stop me.”

“I’m not the one who will be fighting you. Team Insanity, this is your fight.”

Brutalight and her team laughed and it sounded like a demon-like laugh.

Brutalight said “Though you never asked.”
> Final Battle: Team Insanity vs Dark Mane 5 and Omega Brony [Part 2]
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Team Insanity stepped up in front of us.

“Have fun.” I said. “But not too much fun.”

Brutalight replied “Don’t worry; we won’t try to kill them.”

Calamity said, unamused “Oh please, like you can hold your own against us. I’ll go first and show these fools who is the real threat here.”

“By all means, go first Calamity.” Twivine said.

Rarifruit said “Let me handle-“

Pinkis interrupted “Not alone, mother. Remember, I have your son’s spirit inside of me, I would be a bad daughter for not fighting with you.”

Rarifruit replied “But-…fine.”

Darkbine asked “Pinkis, you sure you can handle this with Rarifruit alone?”

Pinkis reassured “I’ll do fine Dark, you don’t have to worry about me so much.”

“Alright, if you say so.” Darkbine said.

Calamity shouted “Let’s do this!”





Rarifruit and Pinkis vs. Calamity

Rarifruit and Pinkis landed on the water, thanks to Brutalight’s water walking spell. Calamity’s crown jewel, the white skull, began to glow and it fired an ice beam at them. The two freaks jumped away from the attack. Rarifruit activated her Gauntlet of Greed and two demonic hands appeared above her. She used the left on and punched Calamity, sending her flying. Calamity recovered quickly and grinned.

Calamity shouted “Summoning Spell: Revenant Guardians!”

Suddenly, 4 Revenants appeared and they woke up. They looked at the Rarifruit and charged. Rarifruit used her demonic hands to defeat them and while she was distracted, Calamity prepared an ice beam attack. However, she was interrupted by Pinkis, who fired a knife from her mouth and almost hit Calamity. Pinkis began to crawl around the place around them, leaving a series of ‘Clicks’. Calamity fired Ice Spears at Pinkis but kept missing. Pinkis unleashed her Hunter Attack noise and leaped at Calamity, pinning her to the ground. Calamity, acting fast, fired a beam of ice at Pinkis’ chest and sending her flying away. Pinkis landed on the water, on her stomach and Calamity was above her now. She prepared her Freeze Ray but before she could fire, Pinkis activated her Ubercharge. Pinkis got up and roared like a beast before leaping again at Calamity and pinned her on the water. Rarifruit finished the last Revenant and used one of her demonic hands to knock Calamity out cold.

Darkbine shouted with glee “You did it!”

“Get her over here, I can absorb dark magic.”

Before Rarifruit could do anything, Calamity began to shake and she opened her mouth, a black and red energy sphere left Calamity’s body and we see Twivine swallowing it. When Twivine gulped the sphere down, Calamity’s form returned to Rarity and the crown disappeared. Rarifruit teleported them both back to us.

Charming demanded “What was that!?”

“Looks like Twivine grows in power when consuming a corruption sphere. So we need to defeat the other Dark Mane 5.”

“Deathshy, you’re up.” Twivine said.

Deathshy replied “Thought you would never ask.”

Brutalight asked “Who shall we send to defeat her?”

Fluttershout said “I will-“

“No, I will. Fluttershy is my girlfriend, I shall save her.” Masquerade interrupted.

Brutalight said, clearly afraid “Masquerade, remember your dark side…you have no control over him.”

Masquerade replied “I don’t care. No pony hurts or changes my girlfriend for the fun of it.”

Deathshy stated with disgust “Aw, is the monster going to stop me? I like to see you try.”





Masquerade vs. Deathshy

Masquerade used a water walking spell and landed on the water. Masquerade didn’t want to fight Deathshy, so he thought about talking.

“Fluttershy, I know you are still there! You need to fight!” Masquerade shouted.

Deathshy shouted back “Ha! You think she can hear you!? You’re dead wrong!” Deathshy charged at Masquerade and began to punch and kick him. Masquerade didn’t fight back and took the punches. “What’s wrong!? Afraid to hurt your girlfriend!?” Deathshy kept punching and kicking. Masquerade took it like a pro and wasn’t going to let up. “Admit it! You…are…weak.” Masquerade’s heartbeat echoed inside him and Deathshy kicked him in the face, pushing him back. Masquerade got back up but his breathing was heavy. “And now, I’m going to kill you.”

That did it. The world around them began to shake with power. Everyone around were bracing and trying to balance themselves from the shaking.

Charming asked in fear “What-What’s going on!?”

“Deathshy just signed her death ticket…” I replied coldly.

Suddenly, the sky turned blood red. A red aura surrounded Masquerade, giving off a death-like aura. Within the aura, Masquerade was glowing blue. After a few seconds, a dark blue [near black] aura formed around Masquerade and he began to change within it. Everyone around could feel the power radiating from Masquerade. They could feel the wrath, the bloodlust, like evil itself. The aura was clear for a few seconds before it darkened. Suddenly, the aura lifted to the aura and within it, a pure evil and menacing laughter that echoed. Masquerade’s laughter lasted for a few minutes before the sky returned to normal; the aura disappeared, revealing Evil Masquerade. His blood red eyes looked at Deathshy.

Deathshy demanded “What the hay!? What happened to you!?”

E-Masquerade replied, cold and darkness in his voice “You never had the pleasure of seeing me. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Evil Masquerade, Masquerade’s dark side. Unlike my light side, I don’t care for life.”

Before Deathshy could reply, E-Masquerade kicked in the face. He began to laugh like a maniac, similar to Hidan’s laugher. He teleported behind Deathshy and kicked her into the air. He appeared above her and used a Dark Magic Beam and send her crashing against the mountain. When the smoke cleared, Deathshy was severally damaged. E-Masquerade teleported in front of her and began to choke her. Before E-Masquerade could do anything else, I appeared behind him and knocked him out. E-Masquerade and Deathshy began to fall but I caught them with my telekinesis and teleported the two of them to us. Like Calamity, Deathshy’s mouth opened a similar sphere left her mouth but something different happened. While Fluttershy’s appeared mostly returned normal, she still had some part of her mane and tail that were now Black color.

“Looks like Fluttershy have her own dark side issues now.”

Twivine replied “Alright, Shadowmane Pie, you can handle this.”

Pie shouted “You can count on me!”

“Who’s going?”

“I’ll go ahead. My Thu’ums will be powerful enough to stop her.” Inferno stated.

Darkbine nodded.





Inferno vs. Shadowmane Pie

Inferno began to flap his Dragon-like wings and took to the sky and he began to inhale his breath.

Inferno shouted “Fus Ro Dah!”

The shout forced Pie backwards into a mountain.

“Oh Celestia, that bucking hurt!” Pie replied, almost swearing.

Pie got off the mountain and suddenly, she pulled out knives out of nowhere. She threw them at Inferno, who dodged them.

Inferno stated “Always be careful for mares with knives. Krii Lun Aus!” A purple wave hit Pie and she suddenly felt weak. Inferno charged at her and grabbed her before throwing her back on the water. “Liz Slen Nus!” The icy wave hit Pie and she became frozen, like a popsicle. “I won that with ease.”

Inferno grabbed Pie and took her back to our side. The sphere left Pie and she returned to Pinkie.

Twivine shouted with hatred “So far, I’m seeing failure!”

“Let me handle this.” Blackjack replied

Twivine shouted “You better!”

Darkbine asked “Who wants to take on Blackjack?”

Applepills said “I’ll do it.”

Scorpion replied “No, I’ll do this. Blackjack’s status with strength will overpower you. Overever, her strength will be unaffected against me and my puppets.”

“You can do it Scorpion.” Brutalight reassured.





Scorpion vs. Blackjack

Scorpion landed on the water and pulled out a scroll and a poof of smoke happened. It was Black Ant.

Scorpion asked “Can you get me, Farmer Girl?” Blackjack charged and tried to punch Scorpion but missed. Blackjack tried to punch and kick Scorpion but kept missing. “What’s wrong Blackjack, too slow?”

Blackjack tried one powerful punch but Black Ant opened its stomach and she fell in and the stomach closed.

Blackjack demanded “Hey; let me out!!”

Scorpion used sleeping dust and Blackjack fell asleep. Scorpion took her to our side and he took her to our side. When the stomach opened, the dark sphere left and Twivine swallowed that one, growing with power.

Twivine demanded “Can no pony stop our enemies!?!”

Monochrome Gloom replied “Allow me the honor. My speed is uncatchable, I can handle them by myself!”

Rainbine shouted “Allow me the honor of defeating Gloom!”

Darkbine shouted with agreement “You can’t do it alone! I can match you both so let’s do this!”





Darkbine and Rainbine vs. Monochrome Gloom

The three took to the skies and began to fight. Rainbine and Gloom clashed blows while Darkbine fired a chest laser at Gloom. She dodged it and charged at Darkbine, pushing them to land on the ground. Darkbine was literally being dragged on the ground with Gloom on my back. Darkbine did a flip and she was send launching ahead into a mountain. Darkbine grabbed her and threw her behind her and he charged his Bass Buster to full strength and fired, shooting her back to the lake. She collided with the rocks and was knocked out cold. Darkbine teleported above the lake.

“Guess I overdid it…” Darkbine said in embarrassment.

The dark sphere left Gloom and Rainbow began to fall. I teleported to her and saved her. I teleported her back to our side.

“They are out cold…”

Charming asked “Will they be alright?”

“They should be fine. Now we need to worry about are Omega Brony and Twivine.”

“With your permission, your highness, may I use my full power?” Omega asked for permission.

Twivine replied “That would be wise…”

Brutalight stated “Looks like I’ll have to fight.”

“You can’t do it alone Brutalight!”

“Oh, she won’t be alone…” A female seductive said.

Suddenly, two beings appeared behind us. We see a mare alicorn with light blue coat, blue and white mane and tail, and has a heart with a rose on the left and a moon crest on the right as her cutie mark. Charming’s eyes narrowed at her sight. The other was a male. He had a cream colored coat with huge bat wings and two horns coming from the sides of his head. His mane and tail were red, orange, yellow, and blue and they gave off an illusion of fire. He had soft brown eyes. His CM was the outline of a heart drawn in flames. My eyes narrowed at their sight and kneeled to them.

“Lord Asmodeus! I never expected you to-“

Asmodeus replied “My beloved Molestia wanted to help her fellow Insanity Freaks in fighting against Twivine.”

Charming shouted “I know you! You are Molestia Moon, the one who gave me the Element of Courage!”

“Indeed I am. I am also an Insanity Freak with the Spirits of Molestia, Nightmare Moon, and Queen Chrysalis inside me. I am an archdemoness and Queen of the Succubuses. I am titled as the Queen of Lust.” Molestia replied

“I’ll nickname you Moonie. Anyway, they can help us Charming! Archdemons are extremely powerful. Now take on Omega Brony!”





Brutalight, Asmodeus, and Moonie vs. Omega Brony

Omega transformed into his Rainbow Power form. He was much stronger now. The three alicorns took to the skies above the lake. Brutalight summoned some swords and she threw them at Omega. Omega dodged them and charged at them. Moonie fired a powerful beam of magic against Omega and he used a shield and he was protected, but the shield cracked. He lowered the shield and fired a beam of magic at them. Asmodeus blocked it and fired a giant fireball at Omega, who blocked it but the shield scattered. Moonie fired a ball of magic at Omega, making him crash to the ground. Brutalight made twenty swords appeared and she fired them all at Omega. Omega managed to avoid the attack and fired a powerful beam of magic at the three alicorns. Asmodeus used a powerful shield spell and protected them. Moonie began to fly up and she positions herself in below the moon.

Moonie shouted “Lunar Magic: Starfall!”

The sky began to glow and it looked like stars were falling from the sky. They hit Omega, one by one, pushing and damaging him to the lake. Omega surfaced when the spell ended and began to charge. Asmodeus got in front of him and he grabbed Omega.

Asmodeus shouted “Fire Magic: Fire Storm!”

The attack hit Omega and did critical damage and Omega landed on our side before going out cold. However, unlike the Dark Mane 5, Omega began to glow until he stopped and he was now back normal.

“Whoa, what happened to him?”

Twivine replied “Never seen that before. Oh well, time for me to fight.”

“Everypony, this is between me, Charming, and her. This is our fight.”

Team Insanity nodded and we landed on the water. I was able to walk on water; Charming used a water walking spell.
> Final Battle: Charming and Phantom vs Twivine and Danny [Part 3]
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

We got into our battle stance, our medallions began to glow and markings began to appear on us.

Charming shouted “Admit it Twivine, you are outmatch here!”

Twivine replied “That is what you think.” Suddenly, a white appeared and we covered our eyes. When the light disappeared, we see Twivine was in her own Rainbow Power form. “Now we are even.”

“Be careful, she is even stronger than before.”

Charming nodded and we summoned our Sabers. Twivine smirked and suddenly, she had her own sword, Deathcalibur. I never seen a sword like that one before but from the power from it, it could take on one of the Sabers on equal ground. We charged at each other and we clashed blades, holding our ground. We separated and I charged first. Me and Twivine clashed and Charming went to attack from the side. Twivine pushed me back and reflected Charming’s attack. We got back a bit.

“We aren’t getting anywhere with swords. So how about our hooves and magic?” Twivine asked.

Charming replied “Sounds good enough.”

“Alright…”

We put away our weapons and Twivine did as well. Charming began to fire some magic bolts at her. Twivine blocks them with a shield spell. She took to the sky and began to fire dark magic bolts at us. I took off after her, dodging the dark magic bolts while Charming was pulling back to avoid the attacks. I made it up to Twivine and she was a bit surprised to see me in front of her so fast and dodging her attacks. My left hoof began to glow and I went to punch her. Twivine tried to block it with a shield spell but I shattered it and she was send diving into the water in a few seconds. Twivine surfaced from the water and did a large dark magic blast, pushing us back. My eyes turned Icy Blue and I fired an ice eye beams at her. Twivine took to the sky and the water turned to solid ice. Charming didn’t get frozen. Me and Twivine began to fight in the air, clashing blow-to-blow. Soon, I got her and pushed us to the ice. We landed on the ice with a soft landing. I pinned Twivine to the ground and she was struggling but I held her down.

“Can’t run now, can you?”

I was suddenly shocked when Twivine smirked and then…she kissed me! I was shocked by that so I pulled back and she got up. I wiped my mouth.

Charming asked, completely shocked “Did she really-“

“Yes! I’m married, Twivine! You know that!!”

Twivine replied “I know. But I have to give my family love.”

“Family!?”

Twivine answered “Yes, my dark magic is a complete match to King Sombra and my DNA combine with Twilight made me Nightmare Moon’s daughter. I’m technically your sister, Danny.” My mouth opened, gaping about this fact. Indeed, her magic matched Sombra’s dark magic, but I never knew I had a sister. Twivine smiled innocently. “I thought Luna would have told you. But I guess she didn’t know either, so there is that. But never the less, I am your sister…” She came close to us and used her tail and brushed it against my chin. “And I want to make my family feel loved.” She came up to me and we were only our faces few inches away from each other. “Can you protect me, brother?”

“Danny, you don’t believe this, right?” Charming asked.

Charming didn’t noticed it but Twivine’s horn lit up faintly. She began to chant a spell in a whisper.

Twivine whispered "From another to me, that is where your allegiance will now be, you thought your old commander loved you like pie when all they wanted was for you to die. With me all shall be great, there shall be no hate."

The spell hits me and I remained stunned. After a few seconds, I blinked and had an angry expression at my eyes turned to Charming. I turned and punched him away. Charming was sent crashing into a rock wall but he recovered. He looks at me as I stepped forward and opened my wings, my right wing in front of Twivine.

“I won’t let you hurt my sister, brother. I’ll kill you before you dare use your elements against her!”

Charming shouted “Danny, this isn’t you!”

I charged at Charming. But before I could hit him, my ghost sense went off and I pulled back as an Ecto-energy ball hit between us. I skid back to Twivine. At that moment, we see Phantom landing in front of Charming, wearing no armor of the sort. Charming and Twivine gasped at his appeared. Suddenly, mine and Phantom’s medallions began to glow.

Phantom said “I should have guessed you would use a Loyalty Spell on your own brother, Twivine. That is so low of you.”

Twivine replied, impressed “So, you know the spell…”

“I’m aware of it because Mephiles invented them!” Phantom replied.

Charming asked “Mephiles?”

“Mephiles the Dark, he is a powerful and evil spirit that once walked the land of Equestria. He spread dark magic, necromancer, etc. He invented the dark spells. As a matter of fact, Sombra learned under Mephiles!”

Charming replied, shocked “Our father learned under Mephiles!?”

Phantom answered “Yes, but he didn’t know. Mephiles was the first and original dark lord. His legacy still scars the land of Equestria and his passed some of his knowledge to Sombra.”

“Is there a way to save Danny?” Charming asked.

Phantom: “Yes, but you must have a high level of friendship with Danny. You have to remind Danny of who he is. Only through his will can the Loyalty Spell break.”

Charming nodded and we took to the fight. Charming went to fight me, Phantom went to fight Twivine.





Danny vs. Charming

We clashed blow-to-blow, not giving up ground. We were at it, blocking each of our attacks like it was nothing. Charming fired a lightning spell at me and I grabbed it and made it into a ball before crushing it, destroying the lightning spell. I began to fire Ghost Rays at Charming, who dodged the attacks.

Charming shouted “Danny, remember who you are! Twivine is the enemy here, not me!”

“Twivine is my sister! I will defend her from your tyrant hooves!”

I threw Ecto-Energy Waves at Charming but he dodged them, barely. Charming began to pick up some rocks and threw them at me. I used my Aural Projection to push the rocks away from me and I glared at Charming before I fired my Flashing Energy Ball at him. It went off, blinding Charming. Taking this to my favor, I charged at him and began to punch and kick him. After a bit of a beat down, Charming was severally injured and he managed to regain his sight. He could hardly move and I looked down at him.

Charming begged “Please Danny…you don’t want to do this…”

“You’re time is up Charming.” Three clones of me appeared around Charming “You never had a chance against me, even if you tried.” Charming began to shake and he transformed into his Wirewolf form. I was taken back to see it and Charming roared before killing my other clones. I managed to back off and I looked at him. “Impressive…” I smirked before beginning to shake. Suddenly, a bright light appeared and I began to change. My wing began to change; they changed into Giant Vampire Wings. My ears remained the same though. A sharp horn appeared on my forehead and my element appeared around my neck. When the light dimmed, I was now in my Vampony Alicorn form. This was my true bloodline form, one that I learned to use and mastered. “…but not good enough.” My horn lit up and Charming’s entire body was wrapped around in a blue aura, similar to Luna’s aura. I threw Charming into the rock wall. Next, I began to channel my magic into my horn. Blue lightning began to crackle around me and after a few seconds, I aimed my horn at Charming. “You’re going straight to Tartarus.” I began to fire a series of dark magic spears and bolts at Charming, damaging him even further. When the finished, I began to channel some extra magic into my horn. “Death Spear!” I launched it at Charming, creating a massive explosion. When the smoke cleared, Charming was back to normal but all bloody and beaten. I was panting a bit, I wasn’t the one to use magic that often. I began to chuckle at the sight of the beaten Charming. “Like I said; Impressive but not good enough. What makes you think you can beat me? I defeated all of my ghost mentors and even my Sith masters. I have even sparred with my Aunt Celestia and Mother at the same time and defeated them! What, by any chance, would make you think you could defeat me!?”

“That’s enough, Danny Eclipse.” A female voice said.

I turned around and Charming looked as well. We see a mare, an alicorn. She had a solid white coat with a flowing red mane and tail with an ink jar and a quill for a cutie mark.

“Who are you supposed to be?”

The mare replied “I am LaurFa, Queen of all queens and I am the Alicorn Goddess. I am stronger than your royal family.”

“Ah, so you are Goddess LaurFa. I have heard much about you from Clockwork, your husband.”

Charming’s mouth gaped opened while LaurFa nodded, confirming the statement.

LaurFa said “Yes, me and Clockwork are a couple. But for now, I’m telling you to stop Danny.”

“Oh yeah? I like to see you try!” This angered LaurFa and she prepared to fire a beam of magic at me. I remained in my alicorn form but I prepared my Super Ghost Ray. We fired our attack, both collided and at a stalemate. The thing was that I was using only one hoof. LaurFa began to channel some more magic but I did the same, increasing my attack. No longer holding back, LaurFa unleashed the entire magic power she had. I acted quickly and began to use my other hoof, increasing the attack to max. My attack began to push LaurFa, shocking her completely. After a few minutes, my attack made impact against her horn. There was a massive explosion and when the smoke cleared, LaurFa was on the ground, feeling powerless and her entire body being surrounded with green electricity. I began to chuckle until I broke into an evil laughter. “I beat a Goddess!! I am a God now!! No pony can defeat me!!” Before I could do anything else, I began to sense something harmonic nearby. I looked at Charming and he had his necklace around his neck with the other elements of harmony around him. He fired the Harmony Rainbow at me and I began to scream in pain. After a few seconds, there was a bright light and I found myself on the water. I began to wake up and I slowly got up and I looked at Charming. I rushed over to him and hugged him. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I couldn’t control myself! Twivine had me under her spell-“

Charming replied “It’s ok, I forgive you. But you really pounded me to a pulp. At least Dusk wasn’t lying you being so powerful.”

I began to focus my magic into my horn and I began to cast a healing spell on Charming. The yellow aura began to surround Charming as all wounds were being healed. After a few minutes, Charming was fully healed. I began to help Charming up.

“Can you still fight?”

Charming answered “I don’t know…I still feel low on magic energy.”

Before I could reply, we heard a mighty clash explosion above us and we looked and see Phantom and Twivine still fighting.





Two blurs collided and created a clash explosion. They were exchanging blows against each other. Twivine managed to hold her ground against Phantom until he fired fireball at her, sending her flying down into the water. Phantom landed on the water and both I and Charming came to his side. Twivine came out of the water. She was panting, her power was beginning to exhaust.

“You lost Twivine!”

Twivine replied “I may have lost, but I still hold my triumphant card.”

“What do you mean?” Charming asked.

Twivine grinned as a bunch of plunder vines came to her and some moved out of the way, revealing Twilight’s head, who was knocked out. We gasped and I had to stop Charming from charging.

Twivine replied “Here is a deal. You let me walk away, no following. In exchange, I return Twilight to you.”

“I have another idea. Darkbine!”

Darkbine appeared in front of Twivine. His left eye was close but his right eye was open, revealing his Eye of Magic. Twivine didn’t understand until she began to see the world around her beginning to morph and alter. Twivine screamed when she saw this.

Darkbine explained “This is the Eye of Magic. It allows me to see through imposters and allows me to copy any action or etc. I see. However, I can create special illusions in the mind, causing a pony to lose their very insanity.”

I began to use the Elements of Insanity and fired the Insanity Rainbow at Twivine. The rainbow hit her and she began to scream. After a few seconds, the light dimmed and we see Darkbine holding Twilight in his hooves while Twivine had covered her face with her wings. She looked like she was crying.

Twivine asked “All that I ever wanted is to have Equestria by myself. Is there a reason why I can’t defeat all of you?”

“Yes Twivine, because Friendship is Magic.” Charming answered.

Twivine replied “I see that now. If that’s the case, I surrender. Looks like I have nothing to throw at you. I guess I go back to where I came from.”

“Twivine…”

Twivine replied “You know Charming and Danny, I really enjoyed being in this world.”

Charming asked “What? But you’re evil.”

Twivine asked “I know, but if I ever come back, will you be able to reform me?”

“I will, that I know.”

Charming said “Not my decision, its Twilight’s.”

Twivine replied “Oh Fiddlesticks!!” Charming began to channel his magic into his horn. “Goodbye everypony.”

Twivine began to glow and she went into the Magic Mirror Pool. I said my goodbye and we began to walk away, heading back to Ponyville.
> Epilogue: Darkness Approaches
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meanwhile…

There was a dark room in an unknown region. The darkness of the room made it impossible to see anything but there were two figures in the darkness.

Figure 1 said “It seems to me that Twivine and Omega had failed to bring an end to Charming and his friends.”

“Remember; we still hold the key of destroying Equestria. We have four other henchmen to be able to deal with Charming and his friends. Not to mention, we have finally located another force to be able to challenge Equestria.” Figure 2 stated.

Figure 1 asked “Are you sure he is in the Frozen Wastelands at the Frozen Throne?”

Figure 2 replied “Indeed, I’m positive. I have even located Discord’s long lost brother. Releasing them both will be Equestria to its knees.”

Figure 1 said “You have done well…for a dead centaur; Tirek.”

The torches lit up, revealing the two figures. Indeed, one of them was the long dead Centaur Tirek, who was in his true form. The other figure was a humanoid hedgehog. He had black fur, grey streaks, silver rings and skate shoes. He had green slit eyes and he had no mouth.

Tirek replied “Thank you, Lord Mephiles.”

“Tirek, I want them ready to work and attack.” Mephiles said.

Tirek said “They will be awakening in eight months from now.”

Mephiles nodded.





Back at Twilight’s Castle…

Phantom and his crew left us. We got back to the Castle and we were surprised to see Twilight with big black bat-like wings. I examined her closely and noticed a large amount of dark magic still inside her. The others were awake and ok. Delta Brony left us after we made it back to Ponyville.

“So, I’ll be able to help Twilight with any blood urges, since she’s a Vampony now.”

Charming said “Thank you, Danny.”

“It’s no problem.”

Rainbow said “Danny, there was something I wanted to tell you.”

“Yes?”

Rainbow replied “Danny, I’m…pregnant.”

I gasped and mouth gaped open. I luckily didn’t faint and I hugged Rainbow with joy. Charming smiled and left while I stayed with Rainbow.