> A Fractured World
>  by Undisturbed Grave
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> Prologue: How Stories Travel
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(Year of Celestia’s Rule 50. In the ocean west of Las Pegasi.)
 
“Captain, the storm only worsen. WE MUST TURN BACK!!!” Captain Feather Back hear over the roars of wave as they crashed into his ship. It been four long months of travel the harsh seas and battling pirates. The captain was send by Celestia to find out what cause a magic disturbance off the west coast. After finding a small metal box floating in the middle of the ocean, they started the long trip back to the main land. But a sudden storm had struck them and now they were fighting to stay afloat.
“Stay steady, Stallions.” Captain Feather Back shouted, using his wings to block the spray of water that came in from the waves as they crash into the boat. “I swear by Celestia’s Grace, we’ll pull through this!” A loud crash was heard off starboard, causing Feather Back to looking up at the Crow Nest.
“Star Eyes! What in the name of all that is holy was that?” He shouted. A large roar block out the answer and Feather Back look to see a large metal shape appeared out of the darkness. It crashed into the ship with a deafening crash. Chucks of wood flew through the air and one large shard hit Feather right in his left wind. He cry out in pain and was nailed down. He struggle to get back up but the blood was flowing freely from his wound. Before the darkness incased his vision, he saw the last words he’ll ever see on the side of the ship. USS Proteus.

***

(Las Pegues Desert. Present Day.)
 
“I swear, how much longer do we have be out here?” Bon Bon asked in a tired voice. It didn’t help that she was carrying about fifty pounds of equipment while Lyra was only carrying a compass. You see, about three week ago, Lyra was studying some ancient carts of old Equestrian items. One thing lead to another and now the two were trying to find the one thing that Lyra has been hunting all her life. Proof that the mysterious human existed. Unfortunately, the map lead them right in the middle of the desert. A hot, burning, feels like the fur is melting off your body hot desert.
“We are this close to making the find of the century,” Lyra shouted, brushing sweat off her brow. “I will not be stopped! I know this will be the proof that proves me right. I know it.” 
“You mean like last time when we went to snow plains of Yak Yakansain or how about when we got lost in the jungles of zebra country!!!” Bon Bon shouted, stumbling as they started climbing a large sand dune. “Face it, Lyra! We have been searching for hours looking for what you said is the proof of humans!”
“But according to this map, there should be a…” Lyra started to say but was cut off as she tripped and fell down the other side of the dune. Bon Bon would have laughed if she didn’t follow right after her. The two rolled down the bank and crash at the bottom with a loud thump. Bon Bon groans as she crawls out from under a large amount of gear that was crushing her. She look up to see a large boulder.
Bon Bon walks over to it and gave it a tap. After making sure it was a boulder, she walks over to Lyra, who was currently unconscious.
“Hey, get up.” Bon Bon said, nudging Lyra. “We found it.” 
Lyra shot up and started running around the rock.
“Where!?! Where is it?” Lyra shouted. 
“Right here.” Bon Bon said, patting the rock.
“You mean, behind the rock. Right?” Lyra asked.
“Nope.” Bon Bon said, shaking her head. “Apparently, “human” is old equestrian for big BOULDER!!!!” The last word echo and a slight rumble follow behind it. “Now, I’m going home and You can carry all this back.” Bon Bon started climbing back up the sand dune but turn back to Lyra. “And for the last time,” She put force behind the next seven words. “There is no such thing as humans.”
At that moment, there was a small noise that causes the two to look back at the boulder. It was similar to the sound of fabric ripping. The two turn to see the boulder was gone now and was replace with a large portal.
“Well, that’s new.” Lyra said. She walks over to the portal. It was clear, allowing Lyra to see that the portal still leads to another desert.
“Great, another desert… that is .” Bon Bon mutter. “Maybe we should explore…” Before she could finish, she notice Lyra staring blankly into the portal. “What wrong?” Lyra mouth was hanging open and pointing at the portal. Bon Bon look over and saw something was standing on the other side. It was standing on its hind leg, wearing some kind of clothing. It had little fur on the top and surrounding its face a bit. But what shock her the most was it was exactly what Lyra always said a human would look like.
“I bloody knew it!!!” Lyra shouted.

> Chapter one: The Human World.
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(Nevada Desert. Present Day)

“Bill, we have been driving for two hours. Just admit that you’re lost.” Sasha moans as they drove down a seemly endless highway. The two had agreed to elope to Las Vegas but due to some poor planning and angry friends, they were having to hoof it. Bill swore he knew the way but the hour long drive in the open desert has proven otherwise. Sasha looks at the gas meter and saw they had a half a tank left. “Come on, Bill. We need to turn back.”
“Alright, but I swore it was only an hour away.” Bill sighed and started to turn the car around. At that very moment, a large flash lit up the night sky causing Bill to swerve and slam on the brakes. Sasha grabs the side of the car and lets out a small scream of shock.
“What the hell was that!?!” She shouted as the car screech to a stop.
“I don’t know. A plane crash?” Bill answered as he put the car in park. He opens his side door and before Sasha could respond, jump out of the car.
“What are you doing!?!” She yelled, unbuckling and starting to get out. “You are not going to check it out, are you? It could have been a bomb.”
“Or people could be hurt,” he said before jogging towards the open desert. Sasha groans in frustration and pull out her phone. Seeing she had no bars, she swore under her breath and follow after Bill. She didn’t have to go far as she saw him standing only about thirty feet away from the car. He was staring at something but Sasha couldn’t see due to him blocking it.
“Bill, what are you looking..?” Sasha stop short when she saw it. It was a small hole, it seems. It was about seven feet tall and five feet wide. Shape like an oval with one peak about an inch off the ground. She notices that on the other side of this shape was a desert but unlike their side, it was bright and sunny. But that wasn’t what caused Sasha to stop talking. On the other side was two animals that Sasha never saw before.
They look like horses or more like ponies but their color was all off. One had a light cream color coat with a two color mane of blue and pink. While the other one was a light blue with a matching mane with pieces of light fur. The light blue one had a small horn and seem to be staring at right them.
“Oh my god.” Sasha mutter softly “They…are so CUTE!” She jumps up slightly and claps her hands. “I’m calling that one Candy Cane.” Pointing to the two color mane one. “And that one Little Blue.”
“Call me that again and see what happen.” The light blue unicorn said angrily. Sasha's eyes went wide and she took a couple steps back.
“Oh no.” The cream one said as Sasha inhaled deeply and scream as loud as possible.


(Nellis Air Force Base. Five minutes ago.)

Private Emilia Shav was sitting in front of one of the monitoring computer and going out of her mind. When she first heard that she was going to be at the station near the fabled Area 51, her ten-year-old-self jump for joy. She heard the stories of aliens and UFOs, thinking now she was going to see what all the hype was about. Well, you know what they say about hype. So now she was sitting in front of a large computer, watching it beep every few minutes. She sighed and look at the clock on the wall. 10:10 P.M. 
“God, can’t this get any worse?” She mutter to herself. A loud beeping noise suddenly went off, causing Amy to jump in shock. She searches the control panel in hope of shutting whatever was causing the noise before…
“Private Shav, what in Sam hell is that rackets!?!” A loud voice shouted from right behind her. It was her Sargent and the biggest prick in the world, Sargent Ronald Larson.
“Sir, something causes the computer to go off.” She said quickly, hitting a couple buttons.
“I know that the computer is going off.” He growled. “My question is why is it going off?” 
“I’m working on it, Sir.” She answered as she hit a few more keys and a window opens up. “What the…” 
“What is it, Private?” Ronald said, leaning down to look at the screen.
“What going off is an old program, set up in the eighties,” Amy answered, opening the window. “It Project Wide Eyes. It was set up to pick up a large burst of energy that could be used to send messages other than the regular ways. In the spirit of stopping those Commies.”
“Alright, then what causing it to go off?” Ronald asked, a little annoyed.
“It seems that a large burst of…” Amy scroll down and was a little taken back by what she saw. “Magnetize energy.” The computer made another beep and she looks up again to the screen. “No. Wait, it now…Solar energy? This doesn’t make any sense.”
“Alright, how much energy is being produced?” Ronald asked, signaling a couple of soldier to come over.
“About…” She hit a couple keys and her face drop. “That make no sense.”
“How much energy is it producing?” He asked her again. Amy turn and her face was a pale white.
“It producing about 20 megatons of power…and rising.” She said. Ronald turns to the men standing behind.
“GET A TEAM DOWN THERE NOW!” He order. 

(Back at the Portal)

“Will some pony shut it up!?!” Lyra shouted as the woman kept screaming. Both ponies were trying to cover their ears due to the high pitch scream she was producing. They were quite amazed that she haven’t run out of air or passed out. The man just stood in shock, looking at the two ponies with an open mouth. The woman stop screaming and took in a deep breath.
“Hey, I think she done…” Bon Bon started to say only to be cut off by her screaming again. They both groan in frustration as they cover their ears.
“That it!” Lyra shouted and fired a spell right at the woman. The spell bounces right off the portal and hit Bon Bon right in the face, knocking her to the ground. “Bon! Are you alright!?!” Lyra ran over to her friend and help her up. Bon Bon opens her mouth but no noise came out. “Oh, right.” With another spell cast, Bon Bon made some gasping sound and look at Lyra with fire in her eyes.
“Why, in the name of sweet Luna’s moons, did you use a spell!?!” Bon Bon shouted.
“I was just using a silent spell to stop the screaming,” Lyra said, pointing at the portal. “I didn’t think it would bounce off.” 
“So you decided to fire a spell at it!?!” Bon Bon shouted. “We don’t know if that would just angry them or…” Bon Bon stops talking and look back at the portal. That when Lyra notice the silence. She looks over to see that both the females and male were on the ground, not moving. “Ummm, Lyra. Are they supposed to do that?” 
Before Lyra could responded, five figures descended from the darkness. Lyra notice they were human too but that was all she could tell. They were dress in some kind of black armor and faces were cover by a set of goggles. They surround the two on the ground before turning to face the portal. One raised something that was holding and pointed at her.
“Get on the ground, NOW!” It shouted at Lyra and Bon Bon. One right beside it bumped it with its shoulder.
“Don’t be a dumbass, Private.” The other one said, in a gruff voice. “It’s a little horse. It not going understand you.”
“What is with your kind assuming we can’t talk?” Lyra shouted annoyed. Bon Bon cover her ear in preparation for these human to start screaming but instead, the five seem not to reacted. The one knows as Private pull a device from what look like a belt and brought it up to it head.
“Captain, this is Team Poseidon. We have found the anomaly. It seems to be some kind of portal. Over.” Private said into the device. It crackled and then a voice came out of it.
“Roger, Team Poseidon. Are there any foreign life form nearby? Over.” The voice asked. Private look up to Lyra and even though she couldn’t see his face, she could almost hear the disbelief in his voice. 
“There is life form on the other side of the anomaly. They seem to be intelligent Equus Caballus creature.” Private said into his device. The others surrounding him chuckle and that when Lyra realize that these human were trying not to laugh out loud. The device click on again and the voice sounded bewildered.
“I’m sorry, Team Poseidon. We didn’t quite get that. Did you say that they were Equus creatures? Like horses?” The voice asked.
“Think smaller,” Private said, his voice shaking in his effort to try to sound serious. Lyra was starting to get annoyed by all this. Did they really never seen a pony or something? The voice cracked over the device again and this time it sounds a bit angry.
“Private, you better not be screwing with me.” It said. Private shook his head and tap his helmet.
“Look on Helmet Camera One, you’ll see what I’m talking about,” Private said. There was complete silent for a minute or two, then the device crackle back to life.
“Alright, Private. Set up a perimeter around the anomaly and wait for reinforcement. Congratulation, you discover a race of the first talking pony.” Lyra’s jaw drop when she heard this. 
“It didn’t make any sense.” Lyra thought as some of the humans started to surround the portal. “Human were almost extinct but ponies have conquered most of the planet. And even the part that owns by griffins or yak, surely they would have mention humans unless…” Lyra suddenly put two and two together. The portal was to another world!
“Bon Bon! This portal is to another…” Lyra turn around to see that the two were not alone. Because at that moment, Lyra was facing several spears.
“Step away from the portal.” A Pegasi command, keeping the spear level with Lyra. “This area is under quarantine by order of Princess Celestia.”
“Well, this just got interesting.” Lyra mutter under her breath.

> Chapter Two: Meeting at the Border
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(At Canterlot, sunset.)

Celestia watches as the sun set in the distance. When she started today, she thought it was going to be an easy day. Cloudsdale was promising sunshine and there was no sign of trouble from any of the borders. It seems like there was nothing to worry about, until seven hours ago. Around ten o’clock that morning, she senses a strong source of magic coming from the desert out by Las Pegues. She sent some guards to investigate and found out that some kind of portal had open. 
She orders that they keep post until she arrived later. She was waiting for her sister to awaken and as the sun slowly sank, she watches as her sister arises from her room. She flew gently down and looked directly towards Las Pegues desert.
“I take it you sense it too, sister,” Celestia said as Luna settled beside her.
“Yes. I also had a vision.” Luna said. “But it made no sense. I think whatever is on the other side, we need to be careful.”
“What did you see?” Celestia asked. 
“I saw a world filled with more emotion and power than we ever face. They have the power of the suns and seem to hunt for more.” Luna said. “We might want to plan on peace.”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Celestia answered. “But it incased of any trouble, I have instructed that a letter is sent to Twilight. Just incased.” Luna looks at her sister and the concern was plain to see.
“Sister, are we sure we want to get them involved?” Luna asked. Celestia was confused by this statement.
“Why wouldn’t we? They save this world several times and they never caused any risk.” She pointed out.
“Part of my vision, I saw a face of Queen Chrysalis,” Luna said. “We were all there when she swore vengeance. I worry that this might be her chance.”
“She is without an army but I will instruct the guards to make sure that no pony is allowed to approach the portal without my permission,” Celestia responded. “We’ll have to come up with a code word so she can’t have disguised herself. But now we must hurry.” Celestia opens her wings. “We have to see if we can talk to their leader.”

(Washington D.C. Before the break of dawn)
Being awoke in the middle of the night is never a good thing but its five time worst when you’re the leader of your country. President Anatolios was experiencing this for the fifth time his second term and wasn’t any easier. He just prays it wasn’t like last March. He was still having nightmares about that. As he enters the situation room, he saw General Burner waiting with a man in a cheap suit. The room was filled with several other generals and other dress in suits.
“General Burner, what happen?” President Anatolios asked as he sat down.
“Mr. President, as of two hour ago, a foreign event happen ten mile into Death Valley. Fort Nellis was alerted to the event and send a team to investigate. After that, well, it best if I let Doctor Percy explain.” The General sat down and the man beside him, Dr. Percy, stood up. It was clear to Anatolios that this doctor never expected to be here.
“Good evening or well good morning.” He started then cough a bit. “I’m a professor at Yale and head of my study Quantum Theories. Three years ago, I was appointed by your cabinet to be part of a team incased we have encounter with any other life form. While the team was being made in case of aliens’ invaders or something on those lines, I was brought on for more on my studies on how different cultures can be form on different worlds.” He click on the projection link to the computer and an image of several earths were on screen.
“But I and several another scientist in my line of work believe that if we don’t find life on other planets, we might find them in another dimension. Gentleman, have you ever hear of multiple dimension theory?” The room looks around and no one answered. “It the belief that there are different earths but are locked in a different dimension. Here, I’ll make it simple.” He click the remote and the screen to show a two photo. One was of President Anatolios and the other, a photo of the opposing party candidate.
“Now, according to the theory, we live in the world where you won the presidency and of course, your second term. But there is another world were your opponent won the presidency. There are millions of worlds are totally different from our own and the possibilities are endless. But that didn’t prepare us for what happen. These are images taken about a half hour ago.” He clicks the remote and a series of picture lit up the screen.
President Anatolios lean forward and study the photo that was on screen. “What the hell am I looking?” On the screen was a portal and on the other side was a minted green unicorn with a glowing horn.
“It seems to be a unicorn with green fur.” Dr. Percy answered. “And apparently they talk English.” Anatolios folded his hand and look at the General Burner.
“Do they look violent?” He asked Burner. Burner shifted a bit and nodded to Dr. Percy, who press the remote again. The image turns to show a pegasi suit up in what look like roman armor and holding a spear.
“It seems that six of these armored ponies show up and seem to escort the two that were first spotted away. What I'm worried about is they seem to be able to produce some kind energy, at least the horned ones.”
“What, like magic?” One of the general asked. The room chuckle at this and the president signal for silence.
“I doubt it’s magic.” Dr. Percy pointed out. “But it doesn’t mean they don’t believe it to be so. If it comes up, please don’t be dismissive of it. The last thing we need is to offend the first intelligence race.”
“I agree but what we need to focus on…” The doors open suddenly and a solider rush to General Burner’s side and whisper something into his ear. His face drops slight and straighten up. “Umm, there been a development. Can I get a live feed?” The pictures disappeared and a live feed of the portal showed up. Anatolios lean forward and study the screen. As first, he only saw the armor ponies but then something else came into view.
It was unlike anything he had seen in his life and that seem to be keep happening today. It was taller than any of the horse around her and her fur was a bright white. But what really caught his eye was its mane. It was a constant wave of color that seem to be blowing in the wind. It step forward to almost touching the portal then spoke. It spoke.
“Subjects of this world, my name is Princess Celestia. I’m the ruler of this land Equestria. I request an audience with your leader.” It said in a voice that was kind but Anatolios could sense another force behind it: Power. The whole room turns to him and waited for his response. He got up and walk to the screen to look more closely.
“General, have they shown any signs of violence?” He asked.
“One of the men who first arrive at the scene reported that the first pony, the one that green, did produce an energy but it seem to bounce off the portal. But since then, a couple of them have shot a ray and seem to be studying the portal.” General Burner response. “I suggest we have a person to represent us. We cannot risk the commander of chief if they turn out to a be hostel.”
“That not the point.” One of the general, General Brom, pointed out. “Who could we get that won’t run to the press? Because if this story get out before we have the proper handle on it, we’ll be up to our neck in shit.” Anatolios nodded and walk back to the table.
“I know one person who will be able to do this.” He said.
“Sir, are we sure we should get him involved?” A voice said from the door. He looks over to see his vice-president and oldest friend, Diana.
“Nice for you to finally show up,” Anatolios said, slightly smiling. “How much have you been briefed?”
“Unicorns, winging ponies and magic. Oh my.” Diana said. “I’m serious. Are we sure we want toinvolved Dutoit? After what happen last spring?”
“I trust him and he wouldn’t be easily fooled,” Anatolios said quickly. “Besides, it in his backyard.”

(Carson City. four hours before dawn.)
A loud ringing stirred Ryan out of his sleep. He didn’t sleep well and when he did he had nightmares. As he rubbed the sleep from his eyes, he looks who was calling and sighed. He recognized that it was President Anatolios. He hit the answered button and try to sound as neutral as possible.
“Mr. President, to what do I own the pleasure of this early morning call?” He asked.
“Ryan, I need you help with something.” Anatolios started at once. “But I need you to swear to me two things. First, don’t go to any press until we clear it? Are we clear?”
“You know I would not run to the press,” Ryan answered. “What is this about?” 
“I’ll get to that but the second thing you need to promise me is that you are not going to laugh. Okay?” Anatolios asked. Ryan was a bit confusion by this request.
“Alright, what going on?” Ryan asked, a bit annoyed. “If this was a real problem, you know I wouldn’t laugh.”
“Wait till I tell you what happening but first promised you won’t laugh.” Ryan look at a clock to see it was not even six o’clock.
“Fine. I promised.” Ryan said. “Now tell me what going on?”
“Okay, how much do you know of multiple dimension theory?”


(By the portal. Equestria Side.)
Celestia looks at the men standing behind the portal and try not to yawn. She was usually getting ready to sleep at this point and let her sister take over but this was too important. She looks to see Luna talking to a couple of scientists that were studying the portal. She dismisses the two and walks to Celestia.
“So, did they find anything strange about the portal?” Celestia asked.
“So far, they know that spells bounce off it. You can thank that bit to the two that found it. The two researchers, Star Searcher and Hoof Note, say that the portal is producing magic at a very strong rate. They theorize that it the same on the other side but they need to study it more before they come to a solid answer.” Luna looks at the portal and a look of concern came across her face. “Do you sense it, sister?”
“Yes.” Celestia said. “I can feel millions of different emotion coming from the portal. What every creature rule on the other side, outnumber us ten to one.” A noise draw their attention back to the portal. The two look to see something approaching from behind the creatures that stand guard. It was a large wagon that had no pony harness, moving on its own. It stop and two doors open on the side as the two more creature step out, follow by one more. The two that step first were dress in complete black with dark shades glasses.
The one that steps out last was dress in some kind of proper uniform. If Celestia had to guess, it seems to be someone of important. It steps forward and although she could not her it, she saw the mouth move. It pulls out some kind device and pulls it up. A loud click ring through the air and it voice came out very loudly.
“Welcome, visitor of earth.” It looks a little taken back. “That’s not right. Ahem. Welcome to this dimension. I’m Governor Ryan Dutoit and I’m here as represented the human race. I was sent to my president, President Anatolios. We would like to extend offers of peace.” 
Celestia looks over to her sister then back at the human know as Ryan Dutoit. “Are you not the leader of your people?”
Ryan looks to one of human to his side and pull up the device again to speak. “We don’t have a leader, per say. We are a collective race of over 5 billion. We are different cultures, religions, and philosophies. The leader of the country that your portal has appeared needs to make sure that you are of a peaceful race.”
“Then why send you?” Luna asked. “You seem to be of some importance and is he does not worry for your safety?” Celestia looks over Luna with an annoyed look then back at Ryan. Ryan smiled and walk closer to the portal.
“Let me explain why I don’t fear for my safety.” He said and Luna started to feel something. Out of the millions of emotion, one was becoming stronger. Luna realized it was this one emotion and behind the main one that was coming off, which was bravery. She was starting to feel a deep pain.
“The first reason is that by looking at your guards, you seem to only have spears. Maybe swords but that about it. We past that point over two thousand years ago and reaching new things every year.” Ryan took another step closer to the portal. “The second reason is because I have yet seen you or your kind try to cross into our world so maybe you can’t. And the finally reason is because I have serve as governor of my state for six years now. I gotten really good at reading situation and what I can tell is that you want peace. Am I right?” 
Celestia was impressed and nodded her head. “I do want peace. If your leader wants you to be the ambassador between our kingdoms, I accept. But, I’m sad to say, I can’t stay any longer. My sister can stay with you if you like to discuss more.” Celestia bowed and started walking back with Luna. The two walk a bit away and bowed closer together.
“Talk to him a little more. In the morning, I will send Twilight and her friends to investigate further.” Celestia said.
‘Are you sure, sister?” Luna asked. “You sense that too, right? The pain and angry?” 
“Yes,” Celestia said. “But I'm worried about something that human pointed out. It looks amused at our weapons. We might have to worry more about if they come over to our side.

While Luna talks to her sister, Ryan was getting back into the truck. He was walking away from the portal because after he got close to the portal, his left side of his hip started to burn. A slight heat but it got noticeable after the one known as Celestia turn away. He looks to see if the one known as Luna turn back. He scratches as his hip and finally pulls up his shirt to see what it was that cause the burn. That when he saw a strange tattoo appear on his hip, a dagger.
“What the hell?” He mutters under his breath.
	
> Chapter Three: Making a new friend... or Master.
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 (Near Las Pegues’s Desert. Early morning.)

The train was steady going down the track as Twilight watch the scene pass by. Early this morning, she receives a letter from the Princess requesting for her and her friends assistant. She didn’t say what the problem was, just wrote to not to tell any pony. As the train rumble closer to their destination, Twilight look over to her friends. Rarity was showing Apple Jack some new design based on the trees during the fall. Fluttershy was sitting down and taking a little nap. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie were playing cards and betting cupcakes.
“I bet three vanilla cupcakes.” Rainbow Dash said, pushing them forward. Pinkie Pie looks at the three and push a group forward.
“I raised three more and a chocolate one,” Pinkie said with a smile. Rainbow Dash studies her opponent.
“You’re bluffing.” She said, not blinking. Pinkie leans in closer until they were almost touching noses.
“I never bluff when it comes to cupcakes.” Pinkie said, not moving an inch. The two didn’t move for a good minute. Then they both flip their cards over to show their hooves.
“Three of a kind.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Full House,” Pinkie announced. Rainbow Dash slaps the table as Pinkie collect her winnings. “Yes, come to Pinkie.” She said as she sweeps them into a bag. “Want to play another game?”
“I would but I’m out of cupcakes.” Rainbow Dash mutter as she put her cards away.
“We could bet on cookies?” Pinkie suggested but the train started to slow down.
“Enough games, girls.” Apple Jack said, getting up from her seat. “Looks like our stop has arrived.”
“But we’re not near Las Pegasus.” Pinkie Pie said.
“We’re about five miles away from Las Pegasus. If this takes more than a day, we will rest at there but no playing the games. Just because we are favorites of the princesses doesn’t mean they won’t kick you out for counting cards.” Twilight said, packing up her supplies.
“I don’t count cards, they just land in my favor.” Pinkie Pie said with a smile as she exits the train car. Rainbow Dash slide over to Twilight while the rest exit the car.
“She can’t really count cards, can she?” Rainbow Dash asked quietly. Twilight turn around without looking right at her and headed to the door.
“Why do you think we didn’t play as soon as she suggested muffins?” Twilight said with a slight smile. Rainbow Dash’s face drop as Twilight tried to hold back her smile. “Be grateful that you didn’t bet bits.” Twilight step off the train car into the hot desert air and was welcome to a different sight. There were several royal guards guarding a large tent. She saw several pegasi fly by and she recognizes the uniform of a couple of Wonderbolts.
“Dash, darling, why aren’t you with them?” Rarity asked as she fans her face from the heat.
“It's my week off but looks like I’m still here,” Rainbow said and look over to Twilight. “Did Celestia say why we’re here?”
“I believe I can answer that.” A voice call out. The group turns to see a unicorn followed by earth pony approaching them. The unicorn was wearing a lab coat and his mane was a bright white while the fur was a sky blue. He had a goatee and mustache that twirled at the ends. He had a pair of small glasses that twinkle in the sunlight. The earth pony was easily twice as big as the unicorn, built like a wall. He was wearing a military uniform with several pins and badges, signifying a general ranking. His mane was a bright blonde buzz cut and he was sporting chinstrap beard. 
“Hello, princess.” The unicorn said, reaching to shake hooves. The group shook his hoof as he continues to talk. “I’m Professor Sunspot and this is General Scorpio. I’m the head of this project and he’s the military adviser.” General Scorpio stood still but seem to keep an eye on Rainbow Dash, who was avoiding eye contact. “How much do you know about this incident?” Sunspot asked as he turns around.
“Not a lot.” Twilight respond. “All I got was a letter from Celestia saying she need me and my friends.” Sunspot nodded and open the tent flap to let the group in. Twilight gasp at the sight. The tent was filled with several guards and scientist running around a small pit. Twilight look down to see a round pit about ten feet wide, a rope ladder that descended down into it. At the center of the pit was some kind of portal.
“What is that?” Rainbow Dash asked.
“To a whole new world.” Sunspot said, not looking away from the portal.


(Military post Alpha: Surrounding the portal.)

If there one thing the military was good for, it was how quickly they can get things under wraps. The portal was put under a contentment tent and all road blocked off under the assumption of road construction. Several posts were set to around the portal with snipers watching. General Burner was sitting in a trailer that was set up as the main office, staring at the tent that now contained the portal, glowing softly. A knock at the door startles him out of his trance.
“Come in.” He said. The door swung open and Dr. Percy walks in holding a folder. “Ahh, Dr. Percy. Please tell me I don’t have to worry about cancer affecting my men.”
“Well, it not radioactive but we are getting some kind of energy off it.” Dr. Percy answer, opening the folder. “What we can tell is they are on an opposite time schedule than us. Their day when we’re night and vise versus. None of the soldiers seem to be affected but none of them are in reach of the energy. The only person that was exposed to it for more than a few minutes was Governor Dutoit.”
“And has he shown any signs of ill effect?” Burner asked. Dr. Percy shrugged his shoulder and pull out a photo. Burner took the photo and look at it closer. He saw what look like a tattoo on someone hip. It was a knife; of an almost cartoon-like way. Burner handed the photo back.
“I don’t think it for you. Maybe an I Heart Mom will work better.” Burner said. Percy smiled and put the photo back in the folder.
“That not mines, although I’m have nothing against my mother. It appeared on the Governor’s hip after he was exposed to the energy for at least ten minutes. The mark hasn’t faded at all and blood test have shown some strange thing but further research is needed.” Percy pulls out a chart. “Until more tests, I suggested we stay five feet away from the portal at all time. I also suggest that the Governor not be near it until I’m sure there no negative effects.”
“Hey, if the only effect is tattoos, we might put all them artist out of business,” Burner said. “But if more of those “Ponies” show up, we might need to talk to them.”
“Well, as long as we stay five feet away from the portal, we’ll be fine,” Percy said. “But since the Governor out for a bit, I suggest we find someone else to be the ambassador for a while.” Burner got up and look at the tent.
“I been thinking about this and I think I should talk to them,” Burner suggested.
“I think we should call the president before we respond. He is the one that suggested having the Governor be an ambassador, at least temporary.” Percy pointed out. “I just say we wait until the test come back.”
“Let just hope that their patience too.” Burner mutter under his breath


(Portal site. Equestrian side.)

“Wait, are we sure this isn’t the same world that the Crystal Palace mirror has?” Twilight asked. The girls were looking at the portal as it simmers and glowed slightly. Twilight was looking on the other side and only saw a soldier standing with his back to the portal.
“Based on the description that you gave Celestia, it doesn’t seem to match,” Sunspot said, looking over notes. “They seem to be less of a mirror of our universe but more of their own world. I haven’t got any description or maps about the world.”
“Have we try talking to them?” Twilight asked, trying to see if the one standing there would react.
“The only one that talks to us was a “Governor Ryan Dutoit” who left about three hours ago.” General Scorpio muttered, staying as far away from the portal as possible. “Luna asked a few basic questions and he gave a few answers. We know that they have over 7.5 billion of their species and they seem to have advanced technology. They also have several different countries with different leaders. But more importantly, they claim that they had nothing to do with the portal.”
“So, did we cause it?” Rainbow Dash asked. She turns to look at Scorpio, who look away from her. “I know that this is a place where we dump magic weapons that are useless due to the changelings’ war being over.” Twilight notice a snare on Scorpio’s face as he answered.
“We didn’t dump anything that powerful, yet” He answers with a slight growl. “And I’m kinda glad we didn’t. These humans might be just as much of a threat as those bug brains.” Sunspot shifted slightly, not liking where the conversation was going.
“Umm, General. I think a couple of the guards were looking for you.” Sunspot said, nodding his head to the exit. Scorpio glared at him then mutter something under his breath as he left. As soon as he was gone, Sunspot turns to face the girls. “I’m sorry about that. He’s a little stress about the situation.”
“I know why he angry.” Rainbow Dash said. “And it has nothing to do with the portal. Have there any attempts to cross the portal?”
“No, we haven’t attempted to cross over yet.” A voice called out from the portal. The group turns to see that the one guarding the portal had turned around. “What? I’m not deaf. I can hear you through the portal.”
“What your name?” Twilight asked. The soldier removes a face mask to revealed a slightly pale face. He had a six o’clock shadow and shadows under his eyes, pale blue eyes with some slight scars on his face.
“My name is Sargent Markus Simmons. I’m a soldier in U.S. Marines and set to guard this post. What your name?” Markus asked. Twilight look at her friends and then back at him.
“My name is Twilight Sparkle. I’m the princess of friendship.” Twilight answer.
“The princess of friendship? I guess as long as it not the princess of love.” Markus said, resting his hand on his sides. “Are you sure you want to talk to me and not to my commanding officer?”
“Are you saying that I rather talk to your boss then you?” Twilight asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Do you not have a protocol where leader only talk to a leader?” Markus asked.
“If you have such rules, why did you speak?” Rainbow Dash pointed out. Markus sighed and scratch his cheek, getting off the sand that had collected there.
“It hard not to say something when a species you just met already preparing to fight and hate you.” Markus answer. Twilight was going to retort but Markus raised a hand. “I heard the one that just left. I don’t know what changelings are but I can tell when there angry behind words. At least this time, I can understand the language.” Twilight still held a look of interest and step closer to the portal. Markus reacted by stepping back a little and putting his hand on a silver item on his hip.
“What do you mean, “At least you could understand it.”?” Twilight asked. “How do you understand us anyway?” 
“I was going to ask the same thing,” Markus said, relaxing his hand. “Maybe it the luck of the draw or there some scientist thinks it just how the universe work. As for what I meant, I was a station in some bad places. I was sent here after getting out of recovery from an IED. I lost some friends that day. But I won’t forget the hate behind the words of the attacker.”
“I’m sorry to hear such things happen in your world,” Twilight said, a bit of sorrow in her words. “I haven’t been in any war but I’ve seen one and fought many enemies. Hopefully, when your war is over, you can experience peace.”
“We all wish this,” Markus said. “But the world is too small to find the simple solution.” He looked at him and then turn back to Twilight. “Look, I’m probably shouldn’t be talking to you. At least, not now. If you want to talk so more, I will be on guard every other day.” With that, Markus walk out while another soldier walks in. Twilight turn to Rainbow Dash.
“You said that General Scorpio wasn't stressed with the portal. Is there something I should know?” Twilight asked, leading the rest of the group out of the tent.
“General Scorpio and a lot of other leaders in Celestia military are still angry with what Queen Chrysalis did and don’t trust Thorax any better.” Rainbow Dash said, keeping in hushed whispers. Twilight look to see General Scorpio was glaring at them. “He the most vocal about it. He also not our biggest fans. Something about how Celestia depends too much on us.’
“Well, if he so vocal, why is he here then?” Twilight asked, looking to see two guards holding spears talking to the General.
“Because he has half the guards loyal to him.” Rainbow Dash whisper. “I know three ponies in Wonder Bolts who will follow him to Tartarus and back. You have to be very careful with him because he turns the whole army on you.”
“Sounds like a good pony.” Apple Jack mutter. “Can things get more complicated?”


(Earthside. Outside the containment tent)

General Burner was watching as the changing of the guards happen and heard the sound of someone behind him.
“General, did they try talking to us again?” Governor Dutoit asked. Burner turns to see he was still wearing a suit but he could tell he was favoring his left side.
“Governor. I thought you weren’t allowed near the portal.” Burner said. Dutoit wave dismissively and rub his side.
“I need to be here. I was sent here by a friend and the president to be the face of humanity. I will not be put on the sidelines because of a tattoo.” He said, a bit of angry in the bite of his words. Burner raised his hand to show no offense.
“Well, to answer your question. I believe a new one talk to one of my soldiers, Sargent Markus Simmons. Was sent here after recovering from IED.” General Burner looks at his watch. “After this, I’ll debrief him. I doubt it’ll be useful info but it might help understand if they are a threat or not.” Dutoit nodded and that when Burner notice that he looks a little shaken. “Are you okay, Governor?”
“Yeah, I’m fine,” Dutoit said and started walking back to his tent. The truth was he wasn’t. Last night, he got a weird nightmare while he was in recovering. He didn’t understand half of it but the half he did understand was beyond insane. He was chain to a pillar of fire and a shadow was watching him scream in terror. Now he fears going back to sleep. But as he wearily made his way back to his tent, he felt asleep as soon as his head hit his pillow.


(Dream)

Dutoit found him back where he was last night; chained to a pillar of fire.
“Oh no, no. no. no!” He screams, tugging on the chain.
“No use tugging on the chain. This is all in your mind, Governor.” A voice called out. Dutoit turn to see the shadow from last night looming over him. This time, a pair red eyes were floating with it.
“What are you?” Dutoit asked. “What do you want from me?”
“Relax.” It whispers. “You know, your mind is a very interesting place. I’ve learned some much about your kind. Some much emotions, you’ll make a lovely treat for a friend of mine.” Swirls of shadows wrap around the air. Dutoit was trying to place the voice but it seems to constantly be switching from a low to a high voice.
“What are you?” Dutoit asked again. He felt a cool wind press against his neck.
“Question, Question. Dear Ryan, just trust me.” It said. “You don’t have a word for me yet but you will. You see,” The shadow seem whisper right into his ear. “I’ve been doing this for so long and now I shall become the god I deserve to be. What I need you to do is to make sure certain busybodies don’t interfere with my plans.”
“And why would I help you?” Dutoit asked. He felt something cold slither around his throat and tighten. Even though he knew it was a dream, he felt like his throat was in a vise.
“You think the worst I can come up with is your chain to a pillar of fire?” It said a coldness in its voice that Dutoit never heard before. It sends a shiver down his spine and straight into his soul. “I’ve been in your head, Ryan. Let say I give you a little preview of what in store for you if you disobey.” 
A loud click filled Dutoit's head and he found himself back at his office. He looks around to see the sun was out and himself sitting at his desk. He saw a shadow grew from behind and the same red eyes floating above his mirror-self head.
“You remember this day, don’t you Ryan?’ It whispers, almost with glee. “You remember it like it was yesterday. You can check the calendar if you want. I believe it said April fifth…”
“I’ll do it,” Dutoit said before it could finish. “Just tell me who I should look out for.”
“That a good pet.” It whispers into his ear. “I need you to stop a silly little pony called Luna.

> Chapter Four: When dreams cure sickness
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Locker Room. Earth.) 

“Sargent Simmons,” General Burner was standing by Simmons’s locker. The two were by them self in a locker room. “You disobey a direct order. You were told not to talk to the creatures on the other side of the portal. The only reason I’m not sending you packing is because you’ve put yourself in a great position.” Markus looks a bit shock but Burner ignores it. “This stay between us and only us. I got a bad feeling about what that portal did to the Governor and until I hear otherwise, you’re going to be the one talking to these being for a while. I’ve already talk to the president.”
“Yes Sir,” Markus said, saluting him. “May I ask, why did you choose me?”
“It not just the fact you talk to them,” Burner said. “I look into your files. You be in five hostage situations and out of four of them, you manage to talk down. I believe you have the skills to makes sure we did have any problem. Can I count on you?” 
“Yes Sir,” Markus said. “When do I start?” A soldier ran into the locker room, partly out of breath. 
“Sir, one of the creatures is at the portal. It wants to talk to someone.” The soldier said quickly and out of breath. Burner looks over and Markus could almost hear the amusement behind the words.
“I’m guessing now.” He said with a smile.

(Portal. Equestria side.)

Luna look up to see the moon shine brightly above her. The portal was only open for about a day and a half but Luna already saw several nightmares of guards fearing the portal. So now, Luna was going to make sure that she wasn’t putting those in her care in danger. She turns back to the portal to see one of the humans standing there.
“You’re not the one I’d first talk to,” Luna said, eyeing the human carefully.
“I’ve talked to one called Twilight Sparkle.” The human said.
“Ah, Markus Simmons,” Luna said. “Twilight mention you before she left to rest. I’m taking it that the Governor is not doing well. Should I be worry?” Markus looks behind him and back at Luna.
“The Governor is doing fine but until we are sure there is no ill effect, I’ll be the messenger for now,” Markus answered.
“I’m not sure this is a good idea,” Luna said, starting to pace. “We only agree to one ambassador.”
“We might be able to fix that,” Markus said, pulling out a photo. “This appeared on the Governor after being exposed to this portal.” Luna steps close to the portal and looks closely at the photo. She looks surprised and looks back at Markus.
“That…looks like a Cutie Mark.” Luna respond.
“A Cutie Mark?” Markus repeated and flip the photo around. “May I ask what is a Cutie Mark?”
“It’s a mark a pony receive when he or she discover her true talent,” Luna answered. “It usually deals with what will make them most happy. Why do this surprise you?” Markus looks behind him and then look at back at Luna.
“You have something that shows you what to do with your life?” Markus said in disbelief. “This is unbelievable. Most of my people go through their whole lives not knowing their purpose. And even those who find out their purpose, sometimes they question if it's real. That not counting the ones who do have gifts but used them for the wrong reasons.”
“The more I hear about your world, the more intrigued I get,” Luna said, laying on the ground. “This sounds very confusing if your kind can’t easily find your purpose.” Markus kind of shrugged. “Tell me more about your world and its’ ways?” Luna asked. Markus smiled. This was going to be an interesting night.


(Three miles away from the portal. Human side)

“I don’t know about this, Carmine.” Frank mutter as the two crawled under a chain link fence. “I mean, breaking into a military location because the Governor ignore your call?”
“It not because he ignores my call,” Carmine said as she brushes some dust off her pants and put her hair up. “You don’t find it weird that every road that leads up in this area do to ‘road work? How about the fact that the Governor was last seen heading towards here?” She pulls out an old Canon and started tuning it up. “Something is up and I’ll be damn if I’ll be the last to know. Soon the whole news world will know the name Carmine Rose” Frank shook his head and brush the sand out of his hair.
“You know that Big Papa gave you the Governor assignment to keep us out of trouble.” Frank pointed out as she started adjusting the lens. “You been a bug up everyone ass because you keep thinking there’s a great scoop. So far, all you were done is piss off the police.” He looked around to make sure that no one was around. “Now, we only have five minutes before the patrol makes another sweep. What are we looking for?” Carmine pointed behind Frank, smiling. Frank turn to see a glow in the distance.
“I’m guessing that way. What do you think?” Carmine said. 
“Shut up.” Frank mutter.
(Portal. Human side.)
Markus was actually enjoying talking to this Luna. She seems sweet and enjoys learning about his world. He just told her about democracy and how the government works.
“So, every one of your citizens can vote on who your leader is?” Luna asked, leaning a little closer to the portal.
“Well, we have something call the Electoral College that decided our president.” Markus pointed out.
“And how does that work?” She asked. Markus was about to explain but then stop.
“Really? We have no ideas how it works.” Markus said. “It works back in the old days to make it fair but now it just confusing.” 
“So, do all your kind follow this democracy?” Luna asked.
“Not really. There are several different ways we governed. Most countries gets along but some do not. That where people like me come in.” Markus thought back to the IED that took his friends and shook away bad thoughts that came with them. Luna tilted her head and Markus notices her horn glow a bit.
“What’s wrong?” She asked. “I sense pain and sadness.”
“You sense? How can you sense what I’m feeling?” Markus asked. Luna stood up and present herself like a royal.
“I, like my kind, have very different abilities. I control the night and everything that falls in that domain. That mean emotion and dreams. I'm helping my kind by protecting their dreams and guiding them in times of need.” Luna said, her eyes seem to look deep into Markus soul. “I can sense that you have pain but that is all.”
“I told Twilight I was in a bombing a while back. According to doctors, I’m suffering from PTSD. I barely get sleep and I just keep going back to that road.” Markus said and sighed. What I won’t give for a good night sleep.” Luna smiled and her horn glowed.
“I believe I can help with that.” She said.


(Outside the containment tent.)

“I understand sir, but until the doctor gives me the all clear, I'm not allowed to let you back in.” The soldier said, unemotional and calm. The complete opposite of how Ryan was acting.
“I don’t think you do,” Ryan growled. “I was ordered by the president to be the ambassador of our country and I’ll be damn if some foot soldier is my replacement.” His head was pounding but not because of the lack of sleep. When he awoke that morning, that thing from his dream was still talking to him. He didn’t know if it was imaginary or for real but it won’t stop talking.
“Come on, Pet.” It’s said, echoing in his head. He winces as it felt like nails on the chalkboard were in his head. “I need you to stop Luna or do I need to hurt you?” 
“You need to step aside, NOW!” Ryan shouted but the soldier refuse to move. Ryan was about to punch him when a dark blue light flashes from inside.
“What the…?” The soldier said before Ryan pushed past him and ran into the tent. What he saw made left him speechless. The one called Luna was half way out to the other side and was touching Markus with her horn on his head. A small blue light was flowing between the two and a look of peace was on his face while her eyes were closed in concentration. The soldier ran in and was stop by the same sight. Then the voice in Ryan's head screams like a banshee.
“KILL HER NOW!” It roars and Ryan looks for the close weapon, the soldier side arm. He quickly grabs it but the soldier grab him before he could pull it out. The two crash to the ground, fighting for the weapon. Ryan smashes his head into the soldier nose, creating a sickly crack. The soldier cry out in pain and for a split second, let go of the small pistol. It was enough for Ryan, who ripped out of the holster and smack the soldier across the face. He quickly jumps back up and shoves Markus to the side. It broke the connection, allow Luna to open her eyes to see a pistol in her face.

(Outside the tent, Equestria side.)

“My princess, I really don’t think we should keep talking to this human.” Scorpio said, trying to show his angry. It wasn’t working for Celestia, who was walking over to the tent entrance.
“Dear Scorpio, I know you wish to show strength through battle but these humans had not shown any signs of violence,” Celestia said. “So far, both Twilight and my sister seem to think peace is possible. I would like to…” She was cut off by a bright blue flash emitting from the tent. The two walk in to see Luna had crossed half way out of the portal to the human side. She was performing a spell on a human and didn’t see the two walked in. Before Celestia could even respond, she saw the human pushed out of the way and Governor Ryan Dutoit pointing something at her sister.
“LUNA!!!” Celestia shouted as Scorpio dive forward. What happen next seem to happen in five seconds. Scorpio manages to grab Luna from behind and pull her back to their side. Ryan pulls the trigger and the shot rang out. The bullet hit the portal and disappear with a small flash of light. Markus quickly got back up and tackled Ryan to the ground. The gun went off again and hit the portal causing another flash to happen. Five soldiers and General Burner rush in to see the chaos that has erupted.
The soldiers grab both Ryan and Markus, dragging them out of the tent. Burner look over to see the death glare that Scorpio was giving them. This was not going to be good.


(An hour later.)

“What the hell happen?” Anatolios demanded. General Burner looks at the computer screen and had a face of pure confusion.
“I don’t understand,” Burner said. “The Governor claims he started firing when the one called Luna supposable attack Markus. Markus claims that Luna was helping him and the Governor just went nuts. I’m trying to sort it out but I think you need to get down here.”
“Alright, I’ll be down in four hours. Were any one of their kind injured?” Anatolios asked. 
“I didn’t see any injured. It seems none of our weapons can penetrate the portal.” Burner said. “But doesn’t mean they aren’t pissed. The one that grabs the one called Luna looks like he was going to kill us. And let’s not forget that it was their leader’s sister. I don’t see any way this can get worse.” 


(Five miles away from the Portal)

“What the hell was that?” Frank shouted as they dived into a Jeep they hid earlier.
“Don’t know but what we got is gold,” Carmine said as she gunned the engine. “An alien race that look like unicorns? This has got to be worth at least a Pulitzer.” She holds the camera up like it was a golden cup. “Now, who do you time is going to bite first? Times or CNN?”


(Back at the military base.) 

"You failed me, pet.” The Voice whisper as Ryan paced the small holding cell he was given. “I told you to kill Luna and you couldn’t even do that.”
“I tried.” Ryan mutter. “That portal block my shots.” He felt a stabbing pain behind his eyes and clench his teeth to prevent from screaming.
“You little worm.” The Voice said. “You think you know hell? I will make your blood feel like ice and turn your bones into poison. You will experience pain like you’ve never even thought of. I will make you wish death came to a lot quicker. Do you understand me?” 
“Yes.” Ryan moans quietly. “I understand. I have an idea.”
“What is it, pet?” The Voice asked.
“I think I know some people who can help solve our situation.

> Chapter Five: When Peace is farther then you hope
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Outside of the containment. Equestria Side) 

“WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!?!” Celestia yelled as soon as they were out of the tent. “You cross the portal and perform magic on one of them? What were you THINKING!?!” 
“I was trying to help an innocent being,” Luna said, not even batting an eye. Scorpio was taking a step back as he knew from experiments where this was heading. “I thought that what we do.” Luna's eyes harden and Scorpio leans back.
“Here we go.” Scorpio thought.
“What is that supposed to mean?” Celestia said, the poison clear in her voice.
“You know what I mean, Sister,” Luna said. “We never act this scare when we dealt with the Yaks or Zebras. Why are we acting like they are a threat?”
“Because they might be!” Celestia shouted, her magic sparking off her horn. “They have weapons we never dream about and so far, I heard that they been fighting wars for a long time. WE have to treat this more lightly.”
“Why? Because he said so?” Luna said, gesturing to Scorpio. “I suppose to treat them like a monster because of hm being too paranoid?”
“YOU WEREN’T THERE!!!” Celestia shouted, slamming her hoof down. “I fought Chrysalis when she first showed up. She offered peace and acted like she just wants a place for her kind. You weren’t there when she betrayed us and revealed true self. A parasite that decided we were better off food then friends. I had to defend this country for a thousand moons by myself and I had to make some hard choices.” She walks over to Luna and started to stare her down. Luna didn’t break. “Twilight and I will be the only ones talking to these humans for a while. I want you to stay back for a while until I’m sure it safe.”
“Until it safe?” Luna said, angry bubbling under every word. “I’m not a foal, Sister, and I will not be treated like one. I went there and survive.”
“You also almost got hurt,” Scorpio said, finally stepping out from the background. “Whatever that human used wasn’t a party favor. I already sent messages to Canterlot and Cloudsdales. We’re prepping more weapons for the guards and I sent for two of my Lieutenant General to meet here to discuss plans. I talk to Sunspot and he has planning on some test to see if their world bad for us. When we perform the test, I suggest that you both stay in Canterlot until we are sure there is nothing to worry about. But Princess, we need to see if they will let us.”
“That is not a conversation I look forward to,” Celestia said.

(Barracks. Earth Side.)

“What the hell were you thinking?” Anatolios asked Ryan as soon as he enters the small jail room. A set of bar separate him from Ryan but Anatolios was still a little nervous. He was stunned by how Ryan looked. His eyes were slightly sunken and he looks liked he aged five years. “Jesus, what happen to you?”
“Nothing happen,” Ryan said, avoiding Anatolios eyes. “I saw a soldier being attacked and I saved him.”
“No, that is not what happen.” Anatolios said strictly. “The soldier said he feel fine and the one you put in a hospital now has a broken nose and needs twenty stitches.”
“You weren’t there.” Ryan snarled, almost animal like. “You didn’t see what I saw.”
“And what did you see?” Anatolios asked. “Because so far, all I’ve heard was you acting crazy.”
“She was messing with his MIND!!!” Ryan shouted, smashing the wall. “She was messing with his head. Who knows what idea he put in his head? She could have complete control of him. That how it happens. They say they’re going to help but they just use you.” Anatolios realized all at once what this was about.
“Ryan, is this about what happen last spring?” Anatolios asked. The look on Ryan’s face was all he needed to see. A look full of painful memories and regret. “I shouldn’t have sent you here. I’ve should of just risk it myself.”
“But don’t you see?” Ryan jumps over to Anatolios and grabs the bars separating them. “I was the perfect person to send. Anyone else would have thought it was innocent but see through it!” he started tapping his head. “I know what they're planning. They are going to convince us that they are friendly but they switch around. They will make us slaves and they’ll use their “magic to make it happen.”
“Ryan, go home,” Anatolios said. “I will make sure the charges are dropped but you cannot come back. Do you hear me?” Ryan looks up and saw how serious Anatolios was. “You can’t come back.” Anatolios turn away and Ryan started to shake with rage.
“You’ll regret this, Anatolios!” He shouted. “When those things are marching down the street and taking our children, you’ll be begging for my help! Do you hear me, Anatolios!?!” As the door closed shut, Ryan smiled slightly. “I’ll make sure of it.”

(L.A. outside of ABC HQ)

“So, is anyone biting?” Frank asked as Carmine slam the door of their van shut, hard. He was eating a burger from a fast food and licking the grease off his fingers
“No,” Carmine grumbled. “I don’t get it. We prove the film isn’t fake yet almost all news agency won’t run the story.”
“I’ll tell you why ” Frank said as he crumbled up the wrapping. “If the government want to keep things under wrap, you think they aren’t going to keep an eye on the news networks?” Carmine look up and facepalm. “Yeah, didn’t think about that, did you?” 
“Alright, so what do we do now?” Carmine asked out loud. Frank shrugged and turn on the radio.
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Carmine look up to Frank and flash a winning smile. Frank groan as he starts the van. This was going to be a long day
(Outside the Barracks.)
“General Burner, what the plan?” Anatolios asked as he got out of the room. General Burner stood beside him and they looked to the containment tent that contained the portal. It was glowing a little stronger than it was yesterday. Doctor Percy was trying to find out why the glow was stronger but so far, the theories were not good.
“Well, I suggest we figure if we aren’t going to war first,” Burner said, seeing several soldiers walking into the tent. “If we’re in the clear, then I suggest we do one of Dr. Percy’s test.” Anatolios raised an eyebrow at this and Burner chuckle slightly. “He wants to send two men to the other side to collect more data.”
“Are we sure it safe?” Anatolios asked. “How do we know that the governor condition wasn't caused by whatever that portal did?”
“We don’t,” Burner answered. “They’ll be wearing full containment suits and we’ll be making sure they're safe the entire time. But we need to make sure it’s safe. Let’s hope they are willing to talk after that whole stunt.” Just as Burner finish, a soldier ran out of the tent.
“General Burner, the one known as Celestia is requesting to talk to our leader. What should we do?” The soldier said quickly.
“They have really good timing.” Burner mutter.

(Portal. Equestria side.)

Celestia was sitting calmly by the portal, waiting for the leader of the world to show up. She was repeating a lesson her father taught her a long time ago.
“Stay calm, show respect and above all, do what right for your kind.” She whispers to herself as the second's pass by. The tent open and she watches as two soldiers and a third man walk in with the two. The third man wasn’t wearing any armor but the same kind of clothing that the governor was wearing. He wasn’t pale like most of the human that were here but was slightly tanned. He had walked in with a smile and as Celestia study him, another piece of advice from her father came across her mind. Be wary of leaders with smiles, they are usually hiding knives.
“Hello, my name is Andres Anatolios and I’m the leader of this country.” He said. “I would like to apology for what happen yesterday. We mean no harm and I hope we can work to a more peaceful resolution.” Celestia looks a little shock at this and clears her throat.
“Actually, I came to apologize for my sister actions,” Celestia said, bowing slightly. “We didn’t mean any harm and I hope we can get past this.” Anatolios was a bit surprised by this. He expected them to be angry but this Celestia seems to be more looking to make peace.
“Alright, we both made mistake. Let’s agree to start on a new plate and try to reach a peaceful solution. I’ve already dealt with the man who threatens your sister. He won’t be a part of this anymore. I just want to ask for one thing.” Anatolios asked. Celestia nodded and he continues. “If we want this to work, we need to find out if your world is dangerous for our kind. A couple of my scientists want to cross over. Will you allow this?”
Celestia smiled and lean close to the portal. “Alright, I believe we can work out a deal.”

> Chapter Six: Time for a test.
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(L.A. Radio station)

“Alright, let me get this straight.” Mike Sutton aka Doctor News of the Wolf Pack, was sitting in his chair looking up to Carmine and Frank. The two just show him the video they capture to him and was waiting to see what he had to say about it. Mike was calmly sitting and taking a few sips of his bourbon. He set his glass down and sighed. “You want me to put on my website a video that you claim shows life in another world and the reason you can’t go to any major channel is because the government won’t let you? Why should I believe you?”
“Didn’t you announce on your station that you want proof of other life? What wrong with what we brought?” Carmine asked. Mike smiled and pull up the video on his computer again.
“Most of what I get is shaky cam at best but this is damn near perfect. It almost looks like it’s CGI. So, I have to ask, how can I tell it’s real?” Mike asked the two. Frank lean over and started pointing on the screen.
“You can see the trajectory are right and if you want, I have several video analyses programs if you want to test it out,” Frank said as Mike wave him away from the computer.
“I’ll use my own program, thank you very much,” Mike said. “And if I find that it’s real, I will be posting it.”
“Just think,” Carmine said. “The world will remember the people who announce that there is another world. Me, Frank and Doctor Wolf over here.”
“It Doctor News of the Wolf Pack.” Mike mutter under his breath.


(Portal Camp. Equestria side.)

“Now aren’t you two the saddest piece of trash to come off the train so far?” General Scorpio said as two ponies step off the cart. One was a Pegasus with a sky-blue mane and a cloudy white fur. She glared at him as she hopped off the train. The other one, a unicorn with a scar above his left eye and green mane that was a little messy that clashed with his well-maintain yellow fur. He smiles as he saluted the General. 
“Well, look like they sent the right pony to collect. How are you doing, General?” He said. General Scorpio smiled and hugged him.
“I’m doing fine, Gemini,” Scorpio answered. “Have you two have been brief on the situation?”
“Yes sir.” The Pegasus answer. The three left the station and started walking to the camp. “We have several plans and I talk to several experts…”
“For Celestia sake, Aquarius.” Gemini mutter. He looked around to make sure no other ponies were around. “Calm down. We first need to see if we can even get into their world, then we figure out the plan for conquest.” 
“Conquest?” Aquarius said with raised eyebrow. “I thought we were here to offer support and help Celestia spread peace?”
“You really believe that?” Gemini said, using a simple levitating spell to start carrying their bags. “This is just too perfect for our cause. There still enough ponies angry with her failure of stopping Queen Chrysalis and now with a new enemy on the horizon, we might be able to take charge.”
“Quiet, you idiots.” Scorpio mutter as they walk towards the small camp. “We might look alone but the Princesses pets are here. We all know how they like to stick their nose into other’s ponies’ business.”
“Give me a second.’ Gemini said. His horn flashes red and his eye turns to a dark green. “I don’t see any invisible in the area and the nearest living thing is at the camp. We can talk at least a bit.” He put the bags down and turn to face the two. “So, what the plan?”
“It depends on what that scientist finds out,” Scorpio said. “If we can cross onto their land without any harm, I’ll send the word out. Will take over in a matter of hours and then I’ll personally put down any pony who stands in our way. If we can’t enter, we’ll bid our time. Have you two been wearing the charms?” The two hold up a small charm that was around their necks. “Good. That keeps Luna from going too deep in our dream.”
“Alright, well I’m going to help Sunspot,” Aquarius said quickly and flew towards the camp. What the group didn’t notice was a cloud floating high above them, out of earshot. Rainbow Dash watches the three as they approach the camp and she took out a camera that she “borrow” from Pinkie. She took a couple more picture of the group and wrote quickly on a notepad. 
“Suspicion activity. The three seem to be planning something.” She wrote down and look down.
“What could they be planning?” she mutter, before quietly and quickly flying back to Las Pegues.

(Portal Camp. Human Side.)

“Suit is on and ready for report.” The soldier said as Dr. Percy strap a heart rate to him. He was wearing a full radiation suit with several devices motoring not only his heart but also his breathing, brain wave, and temperature. He wants to make sure he got every bit of info he could get from this world. He looks over to see General Burner watching the over them. He pats the soldier on the back and walks over to Burner.
“I got everything set,” Percy said as he approached Burner. “When we get the go ahead, I know if he picks up a cold. Now, what are we supposed to do with our guest arrive?”
“According to the president,” Burner said as he started walking to the tent. “Three of their kind will cross over as our man is walk over. They said that “spells” will be monitoring them. I don’t know why three are being brought over.”
“Because so far, we’ve seen three different types.” Percy pointed out. “The one with a horn, a winged one and the one with neither. We also saw ones with both but they been referred as royalty, so it no surprise they aren’t coming over.” Percy looks at his watch and sighed. “Alright, it's time. Let’s recreate the moon landing.”

(The Portal. Equestria side)

Sunspot cast his last spell on his volunteers when Aquarius walk into the site.
“Lieutenant Colonel Aquarius.” Sunspot sputters out as he quickly bowed. “What are you doing here?”
“I’m here to make sure that everything is going as plan.” She said as she looks at the volunteers. “Why are there three?”
“Well, if we want to make sure we cover every angle; we need to test it not just on earth ponies. We need to test it on a unicorn and a Pegasus if we want to be sure there is no negative effect. I cast about every spell I know to keep an eye on them but just to be safe.” Sunspot walks over to a bag and pulls out some rope. “I’m going have them secure in case we need to get them out and they lose the ability to walk. If you want to help pull…” Sunspot handed a rope to Aquarius. She ignored it and walk over to the small unicorn volunteers.
“What is your name?” She asked her. The small unicorn looks up and started to shake a bit.
“Snow Fleece.” She muttered quietly. “I’m Snow Fleece.”
“Why did you volunteer for this?” Aquarius asked.
“I’m a part of the royal expedition team and we are always the first to explore new areas.” She said, avoiding eye contact. “Of course, this is the first time we went to another world.”
“Don’t worry,” Sunspot said, starting to tie the rope around her midsection. “We’ll pull you out the second something goes wrong and that goes to the rest of you” He pointed to the other two who were tying the rope around them. He looked up to see two human walks in with another wearing some kind of suit. “Alright, it's time to start. Every pony ready.”
One the human side, Dr. Percy watch as the soldier walk slowly to the portal. When he reached the edge of the safe zone, he raised a mike and hit record.
“I have reached the edge of the safe zone. My temperature is 98.6 Fahrenheit and all body signs are normal. I’m now exiting the safe zone.” The soldier said as he steps closer to the portal. A couple of beeps sound off and the soldier hit his mike. “My temp when up a bit and a slight burning sensation is occurring on my hip. I shall keep going towards the portal.” 
The ponies on the other side were already at the portal. As the soldier approach the portal, another computer beep and Percy look to see that the soldier skin temperature has risen another degree. The soldier looks back then put his through the portal. A light sizzling sound was made as he pierces the portal.
“The portal seems to have a small film that separated the planes.” The soldier said. “It feels kind of like static electricity. I am now stepping through the other side.” As he steps into the portal, the three ponies sidestep pass him and started heading towards Percy. He couldn’t believe the beauty of this creature. He heard stories about unicorns and Pegasus but this was completely different. They seem to shine and their colors were beyond amazing. The unicorn fur was almost a bright white, like almost a fresh snow. They were about to cross away from the magic range when the mike crackle alive and the soldier was talking with a little panic in his voice.
“I’m starting to feel a little dizzy. The heat is getting a little unbearable.” The soldier said. Dr. Percy looks to see his temp was staying at 101 degrees. His brain wave was a little jumping but he seems to be fine. Dr. Percy watches as the ponies started walking to them a little closer, almost another four feet.
“Don’t worry.” Dr. Percy said into the mike. “You’re doing fine. This will be over in a few minutes.” He watches as the ponies out of the magic range and held his breath. The three didn’t seem to be affected. Then, the whole world spins out of control. And it started with a cough.
Sunspot felt a twinge of pain in his chest and cough a bit. One of the spells he put on them was a “health copying” spell. If they get a cut, he feels it. If he made it any stronger, he would be getting every wound on him that they got. He brought up another spell that allowed him to speak into their ears.
“Are you doing alright?” Sunspot asked quickly. The unicorn’s horn glowed and she responded.
“I feel a slight burning in my chest. It’s getting hard to breathe.” Snow Fleece said, slightly out of breath. A scream of pain suddenly causes everyone and ponies to snap to attention. They all look to see the soldier was collapsing on the ground and screaming in pain.
“MY HAND!!!!” He screamed, starting to crawl back to get back to the human side. “I’M LOSING MY HAND!!!” Dr. Percy looks to see something was wrong with his hand and look to see his computer was going haywire.
“WHAT THE HELL YOU DOING!?!” General Burner shouted. “GET HIM OUT OF THERE!!!” At that moment, the three ponies started shaking and collapsing on the ground. Sunspot hit the ground and started crying in pain.
“Get them out. Get them out.” He moans. “It feels like their lungs are on fire. Get them out!” Aquarius quickly turn and grab all three ropes. With one mighty pull, she drags all three of them back into the magic zone. The ropes were holding strong but a sharp creaking broke through the air. Aquarius look to see the one holding Snow Fleece had snapped, leaving her just outside the portal.
“Not today.” She muttered as she whips around and grabs the remanding bit of rope and pull Snow Fleece back to their side. The ponies look over to see the humans surrounding the soldier but not quick enough that they didn’t see why he was screaming. His left hand was almost completely deformed. It almost looked like a hoof.

(Medic Tent. Human side.)

Dr. Percy watches as the soldier scream and writhed in pain. The tent flaps pushed open and Burner walks in with a look of pure rage.
“What the hell was that?” He asked, grabbing Percy by his color. “You said you know the second that things started going wrong.” He turned Percy around and force him to look at the soldier. “Does this look like you knew what the hell you were doing!?!”
“We all knew the risk.” Percy mutter. “To be fair, whatever caused this didn’t change his brain wave or even raised his temperature. It almost like…”
“If you dare say magic,” Burner growled, not finishing the sentence. “Do you think we can fix this?” Dr. Percy looks back at the soldier and sighed heavily.
“The mark that was on the Governor hasn’t even faded so the odds he going be normal is…” Dr. Percy started but was cut off by a long beep cutting through the air. The two look to see the doctors working hard but it was too late. The soldier had died.

(Healer’s tent. Equestria side.)

“How are they doing?” Scorpio asked Sunspot as the healers work on the three.
“The two are barely hanging on a thread,” Sunspot said, his throat was parched from crying in pain. “I don’t understand it. They are missing pieces of lungs, skin and the Pegasus is missing part of his left wing.”
“What about the unicorn?” Scorpio asked. Sunspot looks down and away from Scorpio.
“She didn’t make it.” He said, almost crying. “Her heart was almost gone and half her face was melted off.” Scorpio looks at the two wounded and the one that was cover in a sheet.
“Did we learn anything from this?” Scorpio asked.
“They were affected until they step out of range of the magic,” Sunspot said, wiping off a tear.
“So, we can walk about nine feet into their world? Great.” Scorpio mutter. Sunspot looks confused.
“Nine feet? All you care about is how far they got.” Sunspot stood in shock. “Where is your shame? One of them is dead!” Scorpio smacks Sunspot across the face, sending him into the ground.
“She died of her kind, would you like to join her?” Scorpio asked in a growl. Sunspot looks up in fear.
“What are you doing?” Sunspot asked as he crawled away.
“I’m making a few changes,” Scorpio said. “From now on, you answer to me and me only.” He stood over Sunspot and step hard on his back leg, causing Sunspot to squirm in pain. “Both princesses are back at the castle under my instruction and will stay there unless otherwise. We are locking this down until further notice. No pony is seeing that portal until…”
The tent flaps burst open and one of the guards’ rush in. “Sir, the element holder are here and asking to speak to you.” The guard said out of breath. Scorpio swore and stomp on the ground.
“This is perfect.” Scorpio mutter. He pointed to Sunspot. “Keep him in here until I’m done with these fouls. I’m not waiting any longer.” He walked past the guard. “I’m going to end their rule.”

> Chapter Seven: A Little Knowlege and Chaos Goes a Long Way.
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(Somewhere in the darkest part of Africa’s Jungles)

Simon Cornwall was sitting by his fireplace reading his favorite story, The Most Dangerous Game, while drinking his favorite wine. He had just hung a beautiful trophy of one of his hunts and was watching the light beautifully dance off it. It was a jaguar that he been hunting for over two months and now was hanging in the perfect spot. He was one of the greatest hunters in the world for a reason.
As he took another sip, he heard a creak of wood behind him. He calmly sat his wine down and look at him, seeing only darkness in his hallway. He sat back down and very slowly reach under his seat for his handgun. Just as he was grabbing it, a loud ringtone came out from his closet.
“Son of a bitch.” A voice mutter from the closet. Before Simon could respond, the four small blast ripped through the door and he felt three bullets hit him. Two in his right arm, his gun arm and one into his liver. He screamed in pain as he collapsed to the ground. He looked to see a woman walked out of his closet, holding a pistol with a silencer. She pulled a cell phone and answer the call.
“This have better be important.” She said as Simon laid on the ground, moaning in pain. “I was going to get a bonus if I’d killed him with one of his trophies. Do you want to know how long I was sitting in this closet? What part of not to call me until I’m done with the job?” She shot Simon in his right knee cap, causing a new series of screams. “Who cares about the noise? We’re in the middle of a godforsaken jungle! Do you know how hard it is to get through a jungle?” 
She put another shot in his left leg. “I think I killed at least five monkeys on my way here. And I hope to God that what is covering up to my knees is only mud.” She paused, listening to whoever called. Her eyes widen with shock. “Wait, he wants us to work for him again? What ever happen to this is a one-time thing?” She paused a couple more seconds and then nodded. “Okay, I’ll be there as soon as possible. Just let me finish this up.” She hangs up and turn to Simon.
“Okay, Cupcake.” She said, kneeling down next to him. “I was going to beat you to death with that stuff rhino head but I need to be on a plane in about…” She looked at her phone. “Twenty minutes. And since it takes about twelve to get through the jungle I really have to get going. I know I hit your liver so I don’t have to worry about you making any weekend plans” She got up and started walking to his front door. Just as she opened the door, she snaps her finger and turns around.
“You know, I hate to leave a job unfinished.” She kicks the door open. “And who know what predator stalk the night?”


(Portal Camp, Command tent. Equestrian Side)

“Princess Twilight,” Scorpio said with a smile. “I didn’t expect you to be here any longer. This is clearly a military operation and I already explain to the other princesses this might not be the best place for you. Celestia and Luna have returned to Canterlot, so I figured you would return to Ponyville”
“We understand that General,” Twilight said. “But Celestia said that I need be here to talk to the humans. My friends will be here because I might need their help. Is that a problem?” Scorpio bit his tongue and continue to smile.
“That is perfectly fine.” He said behind the smile. “But we will be in every meeting and no pony is crossing the portal. We got that?”
“Yeah, about that?” Twilight brought a hoof behind her head. “We are dealing with some kind of magic on a new level so I brought over a…expert.” Scorpio raised an eyebrow when he heard a small crackling noise behind him and a whiff of cinnamon filled the air.
“Oh no.” Scorpio mutter as he turns to see a very familiar sight. Holding an umbrella made completely out of fish stood Discord wearing what look like a fishing outfit. Beside him was a small unicorn that Scorpio recognize as Starlight Glimmer, with a shocked face and wearing a shower cap.
“General Scorpio.” Discord said with a crooked smiled. “What a nice surprise to see you again.”


(Carson City. Nearing Midnight.)

Ryan sat in a bar, looking at the clock that slowly ticks on the wall and drank his beer as slow as possible. He hated that they insisted that they meet in person this time but he had to get that voice to be quiet. As he set his half fill mug down, his phone chimed to alert a text was sent. He opened his phone to see a message was flashing.
“Look behind you.” The text read. He turned to see three people sitting in a booth in the back. Two men and a woman wearing tourist gear and drinking a shared bottle of wine. The woman motion for Ryan to come to them. He sighed then took another swing of his drink before walking over.
“Well, if it isn’t the esteem Governor.” The woman said, raising a glass to him. The two men raised their glasses too but didn’t bother to look up. “I believe you have a job that requires our service.”
“Before I offer the job, there some…things we need to discuss.” Ryan said, rubbing his temples. “This isn’t going to be a regular job. I need this handle with the most discretion.”
“Relax, Governor.” The one on the left of the woman said. “We’ve to handle those nut jobs for you a while back. So, what? Did more of them show up or something?”
“That another thing we need to discuss is this is not a normal target,” Ryan said. He pulled out his phone and turn it on. He pulled up a video and handed it to the woman. She watched it and she looks back up to Ryan.
“Is this real?” She asked. She handed it to the man to her right. “Eli, does this look real?” Eli looks at it and then look up to Ryan.
“What is this?” He said, cold and very calculated.
“Can you do the job?” Ryan ask. There were three clicks from under table and Ryan knew what it was.
“You have three Desert Engels pointing right at you with suppressors and hollow point bullets,” Eli said, not breaking a sweat. “You start telling me what this is about or you're about to find yourself in the history book as the first Nevada governor to die under mysterious circumstance.”
Ryan nodded and quickly explain what has happen over the last few days. He talked about Luna, Celestia and all the info he had on him. He didn’t say anything about the voice since it whispered him what to say. When he finished, Eli didn’t move but in fact, lean in to be closer to Ryan.
“So, let me get this straight,” Eli said, keeping his gun steady. “You want me and my two friends here to break into a military compound, sneak into a world that we would have no way of scouting, and kill basically their leaders because you said they are going to take over our world. Did I get that right?” Ryan nodded and Eli leads back. “Well, I guess there is nothing left to talk about.” 
Eli stood up and the other two did too. Ryan looks up in confusion as they start to walk away.
“Wait, but you have to…” Ryan started but was cut off by Eli turn around, glaring down at him.
“You’re lucky I don’t just shoot and leave you to rot,” Eli said. “What in God’s name make you think we would do something so stupid?”
Ryan’s jaw drop and started to stammer. That’s when ice cold feeling shot through his head and he almost blacks out.
“My poor pet.” The voice said, icy cold. “Let me handle this.” He felt like ice water was rushing in his veins and his vision started to blur. He felt himself jump from his seat and in almost lightning like reflexes, grab Eli arm. His hand tightened to almost vice like and Eli notices almost immediately.
“Let go of me.” Eli started but stop the second he saw Ryan face. Gone was the shaken, desperate man that sat in the bar. Now he saw something else entirely different being in front of him. Whatever was in front of him wasn’t the Governor, he wasn’t sure if was even human.
“Let me tell you, Elijah,” Ryan said although the voice sounded like it was coming from something imitating Ryan. “I know why you kill. You remember what growing up was like. Daddy always hurting Mommy and no one believe you. Until you met Father McCoy that one summer. You weep about how Daddy drinks his special water and then that brought out the bad man. And what did he say?” Ryan cracks his neck and Eli heard a voice he never thought he heard again.
“Don’t worry, my boy,” Ryan spoke but it was Father McCoy voice that popped out of his mouth. “God will rid you of your demons if you pray hard enough.” Ryan chuckled. “But that didn’t happen, didn’t it? You prayed and prayed but all you got out of it was disappointment. But then, it happened. You heard a little voice in your head, remember? Telling you if you just put some rat poison in his special water and bye-bye daddy.”
He brought Eli closer and Eli could smell something like a cool night air. “That when you found your answer.” Ryan sang it out. “You believe God made you his personal little assassin and every time that voice whisper, you did what it told you. You join the army, became the best Ranger they seen in a long time and after about eighteen years of being loyal to your country, you decided to put your service to more…profitable.”
“I only kill…” Eli started but Ryan cut him off. His voice seemed to switch over to imitate Eli’s voice.
“I only kill those who offend God.” Ryan rolled his eyes and tighten his grip. “I know and that why you’re going to do this mission. Think about it.” Ryan led go of Eli’s arm and put his hand on his shoulder. “There is a being claiming to be god and will eventually come over to here. Do you really want another religion added to this world? Just think that your God’s little angel.”
“Alright, I’ll do it,” Eli said. The woman scoffs and folded her arms.
“So, you convince Eli but what about me?” The woman asked. “Because I don’t believe in that religious crap.”
“Ah, if it isn’t Judy,” Ryan said, a creepily smiled plaster on his face. “You’re right. You never care about morals or what happens after you die. You just care about proving that you're better than the rest. You love riddles, right? Well then here a riddle for you.” Ryan brought up a hand and started counting on his fingers. “Name me one person who can claim they killed a god or a unicorn? You’ll be known as one of the best assassins in history because no one can beat being the first.”
Ryan looks at their last partner, who just watch in amusement. Ryan walks over to him and flash his creepy smile. “Do I need to convince you, Sticks?” Sticks scratch his chin and just shrugged.
“I guessing you already know why I do this.” Sticks said, pulling out a combat knife and twirling in his hand.
‘Yes, you sociopath, you.” Ryan said. “Always like the cutting. You find more joy in the dead than the living. Just imagine what it will be like to sink your knife into a helpless little pony. It will be like Christmas for you.” Ryan leans in and whisper in his ear. “Imagen, hearing it last cries as you gut it. It seeing you as the very monster you been building yourself and you becoming a nightmare for an entire race. Sound like fun?” 
Sticks smiled. “Where do I sign up?”
“Wait,” Eli said. “How are we going to get into this world? How do we make sure we are going to be safe? I rather not get cancer or grow another limb because we go to a strange world.”
“Right, almost forgot,” Ryan said, walking up to Eli. “I got something that will help with that.” Ryan slap Eli on the back. Eli felt a sting on his right shoulder. He saw a small mirror hanging above the bar. He pulled back on his shirt to see a tattoo on him. It was a circle with a line in the middle. On the left side of the circle was a rising sun while on the right side, the sun was setting.
“That symbol will protect you from the magic of the world,” Ryan said, doing the same to Judy and Sticks. “As long as the symbol remains intact, you will not be affected by the world. But if it breaks,” Ryan wince and mock concern. “I won’t want to be in the area when that happens. Well, I’ll be going.” Ryan started to walk but turn around before exiting the bar. “I will tell you all this. Fail me and you’ll truly regret it.”
Ryan walks to his car and sat down inside before he felt the heat return to his entire body. He almost passed out and look in the rearview mirror. “What was that?”
“Don’t question me, Pet.” The voice hissed angrier. “I know more than what going on in your head. I also can’t let that Luna live. She keeps ruining things for me and doesn’t know it.” Ryan shook his head and started to weep.
“I can’t keep doing this.” Ryan cried, pressing his head against the steering wheel. “I just what to be left alone.” As soon as the words left his mouth, a burning pain erupted in his head. He let out a scream and tried bashing his head onto the steering wheel but his whole body lock up.
“You aren’t even close to being done.” The voice said, almost mocking. “You need to gather a little army. I have a feeling things are about to get a little tense.”


(Portal Camp, Human Side)

President Anatolios was sitting at the commander tent when a soldier ran in.
“Sir, you need to see this.” She said, pulling out a tablet. He saw that it was open to a news app All he had to see was the caption of the top new story: Proof of Another Life in a Different Dimension. Anatolios started to shake with rage and the soldier watch as he stood up and threw the tablet across the tent.
“WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!” He screamed as the tablet bounce off the tent wall. He pointed at the soldier. “Get my press team now! I need to control this. And get me the Governor on the phone, he got hell to pay.

> Chapter Eight: When Allies are made.
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(Command Tent. Equestria Side)

“I refuse,” Scorpio said as calmly as possible to Twilight. “to have that monster near this portal.”
“A monster?” Discord said, slightly amused. “Now, what could make you think such harsh words for me? I’ve been on my best behaver.” As he said this, a small halo appeared above his head.
“Best behaver?” Scorpio said, barely containing his rage. “You call working for Tirek best behaver? How about when you rip a portal to another world and threaten to throw an innocent pony into it? For all I know, you created this portal.”
“Now, now.” Discord said. “No need to get hostile. I would never associate myself with such harsh work” He flip around in the air and look towards the portal. “When I make portals, I use pure magic. This is magic that seems to be made from a blender.”
“What that supposed to mean?” Gemini asked. He was standing next Scorpio but seem to look at Starlight with a look of contempt.
“I sense mine, Lune’s, Celestia’s, Twilight’s, and a fifth one I can’t really tell who it’s from but I can tell you this. It wasn’t given up freely.” Discord scratch his small goatee and squinted. “What I can’t get is how they got our magic. I think I’d know if some pony took my magic.”
“What do you mean, “Your magic”?” Scorpio asked, his patience wearing thin. “Isn’t all magic the same thing?” 
“Not true.” Starlight answer, ignoring Gemini’s glare. “Magic is like a cutie mark. Every pony or other” She said looking at Discord. “Produce’s a different version of that magic. So, we might need to get closer…”
“Absolutely not!” Scorpio said firmly. “I wasn’t okay with Discord being here but YOU?” He pointed directly at Starlight. “I’m not letting some pony who almost destroy the world because of revenge. I’m supposed to just let you near a powerful portal because you want to?”
“No, because I said so,” Twilight said. “And as a Princess, you won’t dare defied an order, would you?” Scorpio was doing everything he could to seem calm. He took a breath and calm himself. 
“I will have a few of my guards lead you to the portal. I’m sorry if I have upset you.” Scorpio said. Twilight nodded and thank the commander. As the three left the tent, Gemini walks over to Scorpio.
“I take it you are not happy.” Gemini whisper. Scorpio slams a hoof down on his desk.
“I was so close.” He growled. “But there is no way we can pull this off if Discord is here. I need something to get rid of him.”
“Well, then.” Gemini took a step forward. “I’m happy to report that we might have an ally. I sent Aquarius to recruit her.” Scorpio raised an eyebrow.
“Her? You don’t mean…” Scorpio started but shook his head. “No, I refuse to enlist the help of that monster.”
“Celestia has no problem working with an enemy of our kind, why shouldn’t we do the same?” Gemini pointed out. Scorpio glared at him and walk over to a window on the side of the tent.
“Do you want to know why I decided to fight against Celestia?” Scorpio asked. Gemini stayed silent and he continued. “I join the military when I just a little filly. I fought in the first changeling war and fought in the great Griffin battle. Celestia had ruled for over 900 years at this point but no one every cross her. She was a fierce leader and was showing that we would be the dominant race.” The next sentence came in an almost growl.
“Then those ponies came.” He stamps on the ground and turned to Gemini. “AS soon as they save Luna, I watch as my armies were weakened because she now wanted to focuses on friendship. Do you know how embarrassing it was to lose to Terek? If he had tried that stunt before Twilight and her friends came, he has been shoved so deep into the nearest pit I would have been home for dinner. So, I made a vow that when I take over that there would be no mercy. NO mercy, no forgiveness. And the first order of business, executing Discord and that little traitor.”
“Well, why not make it easier?” Gemini pointed out. “I have a plan that going to get rid of Discord and possibly take out Starlight.”
“What the plan?” Scorpio asked. Gemini flashes a wolf like smile.


(Portal. Equestria side.)

“Discord, are you figuring out that last magic source out yet?” Starlight asked, studying the border of the portal. Discord seem to either doing the same or was eating cotton candy he made out of thin air. She was about to perform another spell to test the strength of the portal when she heard Discord coughed. She looked to see him pointing at the portal with a curious look. Starlight turned to see a human standing outside of the portal, behind a chalk line that the humans have marked. He was wearing what the rest of the soldiers were wearing, full body armor.
“Hello, is Luna nearby?” The human asked. Starlight looked at Discord, who just shrugged and pull a book out of thin air (Titled Watchpony) and started reading it. Starlight sighed and turn back to the human.
“As far as I know, Luna and Celestia had to leave due to safety,” Starlight said. She gestured to the two guards standing behind her. “That the reason for the two standing behind me and…” She noticed the human was staring at Discord, who was still reading but was now playing a paddle ball while doing it. “Don’t mind him. He does this kind of stuff all the time.”
“It just… I never see anything like it.” The human said. Starlight smiled.
“My name is Starlight Glimmer and this is Discord. What your name?” She asked.
“Markus Simmons. I was…” Markus started but was interrupted by snapping noise. He looked to see the one know as Discord was now looking directly at him.
“Ah, yes. The one that Luna helped.” Discord said, cracking his knuckles. “Tell me, how are your dreams?”
“Good,” Markus answered, rubbing his neck. “Actually, really good. I haven’t sleep that well in months. Kind of why I came today.” He opened a small case and pull out a book. “I brought a gift. Was kind of hoping to thank her.” 
“Well, let’s see what it is.” Discord said and with almost lightning like reflexes, snap right in front of Markus. He plucked the book right for Markus gasped, causing him to cry out in shock. He threw it back through the portal to Starlight, which landed at her hooves and then turned back to Markus. Markus was looking up at the creature and just stared in shock.
“Don’t worry.” Discord said, his smile widening. “I get this all the time. Most don’t know what to do with me. But this is interesting.” Discord started to float around Markus, weaving between the safe zone for human and back to the magic zone.
“Discord, Stop!” Starlight shouted. “We can’t survive in their world!” She was going to continue but saw Discord making bubbles on the human side.
“It seems the plus to whoever used my magic, it now means I’m safe from whatever harms the other ponies.” Discord said, flipping to the other soldiers. The soldiers were holding assault rifles but keeping them to their sides. They watch as Discord weaved around and Markus started seeing them get nervous. “Which means that Luna and Celestia could in theory crossover, though I won’t try it.”
“So, why did you?” Starlight asked, a little annoyed. “The reports on the ponies was they were missing parts of them? What if the same happen to you?” Discord look back and rolled his eyes.
“Let’s be honest here, you think I couldn’t lose a few body parts.” Discord said. “I was a stone statue for over a century.” With this, he started to wave his hands in the air. A couple sparks and color waves were formed, letting Discord study them. “What the book about, Starlight?” He asked as he pulled out a strand of green light. Starlight picked up the book and flip it over to see the title: Mythology creature and myths.
“What this about?” Starlight asked, levitating the book for Discord to see. 
“It’s a book about creatures that are myths in our world,” Markus explain. “I figure it could help you understand why there is so much shock about your kind.” Starlight opened the book and flip through the pages. She saw illustrations and charts but something caught her eye. It was one that showed a unicorn. She opened to it and read the description.
Unicorn: A mythical creature that is described as a horse with one horn and a white fur coat. Known for bringing luck and purity, they will only show themselves to virgins and those pure of souls.
“Why would we only show ourselves to virgins?” Starlight asked. “How would we even know that?” 
“That all you have to ask?” Markus said, stunned. “I don’t know, it was fairy tales told to children. I guess it was to keep the naive from having sex or something. This is not how I thought this conversation will go.” Starlight flipped almost to the front and look at it little longer.
“And what about this? You can have wings too.” She flipped the book to showed a picture of an angel.
“No, that’s an angel,” Markus said. “There warriors of God. A religion we have over here.”
“What a religion?” Starlight asked. Markus sighed and sat on the ground.
“Get comfy,” Markus said. “You just open a whole can of worms.


(Prison Train heading to Tartarus.)

The train was rolling down the track as Brute Force stood by the holding cell. It was a pretty peaceful trip if it wasn’t…
“Do you know who I am!?!” A voice shouted. Brute groan and turn to the holding cell. The magic shield was clear as crystal, allowing him to look inside. Inside was Celestia, with her legs restrained by a metal chain. “I’m Celestia, the ruler of Equestria.” 
“Oh, Celestia. Shut up.” Brute said and turn back around, only to hear the prisoner weeping little a small foal. He turned to see instead of Celestia was an orange Pegasus with a purple mane. He kind of recognized the little one from Ponyville but didn’t know the name.
“Please, I just want to fly. Please, let me go.” She begged tears in her eyes. Brute pull out a shock rod and hold it up.
“Keep it up. I will shock you in the face.” Brute shouted. The tears dried up quickly and the foal face became hard.
“When I get out of here, I’m going to enjoy draining the life from you.” She said, her eyes glowing green.
“Yeah, right.” Brute said, turning around. He heard the front door of the train open and quickly stood at attention. The door slid open and Aquarius walk into the room. “Lieutenant Colonel Aquarius.” Brute said with a salute. Aquarius nodded and walked up to him.
“I need to talk to the prisoner. Alone.” She said. Brute look confused.
“But Celestia s order was…” Brute started but Aquarius raised a hoof to silence him.
“This is from Scorpio’s orders and if you want to disobey Scorpio…” Aquarius started. She didn’t need to finish as Brute quickly rushed out of the room. She turned her attention to the prisoner, who was sitting down and watching her with a smile. “Are you going to stay in that form or are we going to be mature about this Chrysalis.”
There was sickly cracking noise as the foal started to expand. The fur slide off, revealing a sick green shell underneath. Insect wings pop out and with a flash of green fire, the fur burns away. Chrysalis stood tall but was still a chain, as the lock stay tight. She walked over to force field and tap it a few times.
“So, why is the right hoof pony of Scorpio coming to see me?” She said, tracing circles in the force field. “I figured he personally wants to see me get thrown into the dark pit that has my name on it.”
“Things change.” Aquarius stated, “A situation has arisen and I think we can both befit from helping each other out.” Chrysalis look at her with a dead expression, then broke out in insane laughter.
“So, the rumors are true.” She said before breaking in a fresh round of laughter. “Celestia’s own ponies are plotting to overthrow her. This is priceless.” She wiped the tears from her eyes.
“So, will you help us?” Aquarius asked. Chrysalis chuckled and look up to her.
“No.” She said and shook her head.
“What?” Aquarius said in shock. “But we are planning to take out the princesses.”
“Oh, I know what you’re planning,” Chrysalis said, leaning back onto the wall of her cell, staring up at the ceiling. “You plan to get rid of Celestia because she shows mercy to her enemy. I happen to be one of her enemies. You see what happen in this equation to me?” She clapped her hooves together. “I suddenly and very quickly become dead. My kind is lost to me because of a traitor so I’m not just going to allow myself to be used as a pawn in your worthless cause.”
“We can offer you land.” Aquarius said. Chrysalis rolled her eyes.
“So you can collect it later?” She said, still staring at the ceiling. “Face it, you have nothing to offer me.”
“How about a whole new world?” Aquarius offered. Chrysalis turn to face the lieutenant.
“Now that sounds like a deal.”

> Chapter Nine: And Friend are tested.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Main Tent. Equestria Side.)

“I’m telling you, Twilight,” Starlight said, still reading the book she got from Markus. “The human mythos is fascinating. There are so many beliefs and tales, it makes ours look simple.” She flipped through a couple of pages more pages and started studying it deeply. “I never have seen such creatures before.”
“Isn’t that gift for Luna?” Apple Jack pointed out, sitting in a bunk bed under Pinkie Pie. Starlight held the book a little closer to her.
“She’ll get it,” Starlight said. “I’m just … making sure nothing dangerous is in it.”
“Right.” Apple Jack said, unconvinced. “So, why are you here and not with Discord trying to figure out that crazy window?”
“Discord kept complaining that I was distracting so until he figures out who’s the fifth magic source, I’ll be on the sideline.” Starlight said, a bit annoyed.
“Well, if that the case,” Twilight said, putting one of her spell books to the side. “I guess this is the best time, if any, to talk about the situation.”
“What situation?” Fluttershy asked, sitting up.
“The situation of I doesn’t trust General Scorpio or the two that are at his side,” Twilight said. “They seem a little annoyed that we are still here and there been an increase of soldiers at the site. Even after it was proven that they can’t cross over to our side. I just can’t shake the feeling that they are up to something.”
“You’re telling me.” Rainbow Dash said, getting up from a cloud hammock. “Spitfire always warm me of those three. Scorpio is considered one of the best military commander in all of Equestria history but a few years, things changed. He started to get more aggressive and there was a whisper about a secret army and plans. But the stories I heard about his Lieutenants, those are the stories that worried me.” She jumped down and the group watch as she started to get deep in the story.
“You see, Gemini got promoted up in rank due to him winning a whole bunch of battles against changeling. But many talk about is how he got the information to win the battles. The major rumor was he caught a few changelings and made them talk. He is as smart as cruel with his magic. I heard that he made a few spells that are up his alley. But Aquarius, she a whole another story.”
“The word is, she was one of Celestia’s favorite Pegasus a while back and a great Wonder Bolt. But she was also very intelligence and was an interested in magic. She begged to be taught the ways of magic but Celestia said it was impossible. After that, she left the Wonder Bolts and fell under Scorpio’s wing. After that, she seemed to avoid any pony from the Wonder Bolts. Spitfire barely talks about it but apparently, they use to be a thing. We just need to avoid them at all cost.”
There was a noise at the front of the tent and the group turn to see it open up and a guard enter.
“I was told that Starlight Glimmer was here.” The guard asked. They nodded to Starlight’s bunk and the guard walk over to her. “Lieutenant Gemini has requested to speak to you. Please follow me.” The guard left the tent.
“I guess I should follow him,” Starlight said, getting off the bunk. Twilight got off her bunk and walk over to open the tent flap for her.
“Be careful,” Twilight said. “He might be trying something. Don’t tell him anything.” 
“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.” Starlight said, leaving the tent. Twilight stood there, while Rainbow Dash put a hoof over her shoulder.
“You want me to follow them?” She asked. Twilight smiled and nodded.


(Gemini’s Tent.)

“Starlight, come in,” Gemini said, open the tent with a magic spell. Starlight entered and saw several symbols on the inside of the tent. “Don’t worry about wards. It’s so whoever enters, it reveals their true form. Don’t want any bug brains entering my tent.” He pulled out a bottle and turn to her, pouring a glass. “Want some? Brew by the Yaks. If there one thing they know, it’s how to make a good drink.”
“Sure, I guess.” Starlight said, taking the drink and sipping it. “Why did you call me here?”
“Straight to the point. I like that.” Gemini said, pouring himself a glass. “You are clearly a powerful unicorn, yet you are studying under Twilight. Why is that?”
“Well, a while ago…” Starlight started but Gemini raised a hoof to stop her.
“I know the story.” Gemini said, taking a sip of his drink. “You once rule a village in an iron hoof until Twilight came and ruin it. You swore revenge and basically rip time apart to beat her. She talked you down and now you’re her pet.”
“I wouldn’t call myself a pet.” Starlight said, feeling a little insulted.
“Of course, you won’t. What pet would?” He said, starting to trace his glass. “But now answered the question, why are you studying under Twilight?”
“Because of she's my friend.” Starlight answered. Gemini scoffed.
“Alright, let’s talk like adults.” Gemini said. “You have very powerful magic but you are limiting yourself by being lead to those weak-minded fowls. They are always going on about how magic if for friendship and to help other. True magic is to have a power that no other pony can have. You just have to let go of petty things like friends and harmony.”
“I think I’m doing fine myself, thank you.” Starlight answered and turn to leave but a large wall suddenly appeared.
“I wasn’t done talking yet.” Gemini said, his horn glowing a deep green. “One of King Sombra spells. You won’t believe the stuff he made.” He summoned a small green ball and sent into the ground. The ground shivers a bit before a miniature map of Equestria. He walked over to her and cast another spell, causing several flags to appear all over the map. “You see, these are all the strongholds that are under control by a pony who is loyal to Scorpio. I’m offering you a chance to join the winning side. Join us and I’ll show you magic beyond your wildest dreams.”
“I said NO!” Starlight said, casting a spell that blasted the wall away. “I will report you to Twilight.” Gemini started to laugh.
“You think I would offer this to you if I thought you could betray me to Twilight?” He said, putting down his cup. “Tell me, how’s the drink?” Starlight looked confused until she felt a coldness cover her. She dropped to the ground and tried to move. She could only twitch as Gemini walked over to her. “Such a pity, I was hoping you would join us. I guess you will die like the rest of them.” He dragged her to a chest and open it up. He threw her in with a moment hesitation and lock it. Afterward, he crawled into his bunk with protection amulet and quickly went to sleep. In about five hours, the world will change.

> Chapter Ten: Everyone wants to rule the world
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Carson City. City Hall.)
The building was lighting up with a million flashes as the press try to squeeze into the small room. Ever since the video of a portal went online, the media was going crazy trying to find out if this was real or fake. Since the president was refusing to give a direct answer and the governor wasn’t answering anybody call, they all turn to the only one talking to the press: Congresswoman Kimberly. 
The Congresswoman was not only the most popular in congress but also known for being straightforward with the public. So, as she set up the podium and look in the sea of cameras, she smiled and started with the speech her PR set up for her.
“Ladies and Gentleman of the press.” she started. “There have been rumors circling around that there is a portal to another world. This portal is supposed to be in the desert of this great state and is guarded by the military. These are nothing but a flight of imagination. We all know that Nevada is home to many stories of outer world but I can tell you that the government is not covering up a portal to another world. The reason for the Governor and President absent is due to government work and nothing more. Are there any question?”
The roar of questions assaulted her like a brick wall but she answered as many as possible before the time ran. Afterward, she went to back office and quickly pick up her cell phone. After a few minutes of ringing, the other side answer.
“Congresswoman Kimberly,” President Anatolios answered. “I take it the press conference went as plan.”
“Cut the bullshit,” Kimberly said. “Why did you have me lie? Reelection is next year and if this gets out, not only will I lose but whoever you plan to take your place will too. What the hell is going on in my state.”
“Don’t worry,” Anatolios said quickly. “I have a convoy coming to pick you up in an hour. It will take you to the military outpost and all will be explained. Just make sure no one follows you.”
“Oh, come on,” Kimberly said, looking out the window to the busy city street. “No one cares what a congresswoman is doing anymore. I should be just fine.”

(In the basement of City Hall)
“Alright, so here the plan,” Eli said, removing a set of headphones. “We take out three of her men which will allow us to get close to the portal. When I give the sign, we take out any soldiers and I can’t believe I’m saying this, ponies that stand in are the way. Sticks, What kind of hardware are we going to be working with?” Sticks, who was sitting on a crate in the cramp storage place, hopped off and pull out a large cargo bagged.
“Well, since we are sneaking in as guards, we can’t take a lot. What I got here to take is more substance than style.” He pulled out a set of hand guns. “I’ve got us all a pair of Desert Eagles with suppressors and laser point. I have enough for five rounds each and one round of special bullets laced with ricin poison.” He handed out the ammo and pull out a rifle.
“I also brought along one L115A3 AWM Sniper Rifle with two rounds of armor piercing bullets. I doubt they have anything that could block that but just in case, I also brought a round of incendiary. But for our close encounter needs, I brought my favorite toy.” With the sound of metal singing, he pulled out a blade. “Chisa Katana, one of the best swords for slicing and dicing.” He swung it in the air causing it to sing out again. “Light, durable and can decapitate a man in one swing. It will make short work of any little pony that get to close. There one for each of us.” He put it back in the cargo bag and zipped it closed.
“Alright, we will be able to get this into the trunk of the car there using but from there, we’ll have to get it stealthy pass any soldiers,” Eli said, checking the bag for any holes.
“I got that cover,” Judy said as she pulled out a map. It showed several outposts and in it, the center was a symbol mark as the window. “If this map is correct, this window is the portal. The problem is that it will be guarded non-stop, with no way for us to smuggle our weapons pass them.” 
“Why do we have to sneak them in?” Sticks pointed out. The two look at him like he was crazy. “We know as soon as we get to the other side, we will be hunted. Why not put the fear of god into them?” Eli smiled.
“What do you have in mind.” He asked.

(Command Tent. Equestria side.)
The air was still as General Scorpio sat in his office, waiting. If his Lieutenants’ plan works, he would soon be leading the strongest army to battle soon. He looked at his awards and ranking, sighing heavily. He really wished this wasn’t going happen but he remembered how it all started. He had just become the general of all armies, a long time ago, of Celestia when she was wandering her school grounds. He watched as a small unicorn, who he didn’t even know, perform a great feat of magic.
Celestia of course took her under her wing and started to train her. It wasn’t until a few years later, watching this small Twilight perform magic that Scorpio decided to asked Celestia a few questions. It was a cool summer night and Celestia was laying in grassy plain, looking up at the stars. Scorpio walk slowly up and bowed low to her.
“My Princess, may I have a word with you?” He asked. Celestia turned to him and nodded. “Your Highness, I’ve been noticing that you been spending a lot of time teaching the young fowl, Twilight. I was wondering if it is wise to be focusing so much energy when in a year time, it is foreseen that your sister will escape her prison?”
“My dear Scorpio,” Celestia answer. “I believe that I have found the new holder of the elements. If this is to be true, I believe we can able to work towards peace with the other races.”
“I understand that My Princess,” Scorpio said, still bowing. “But I see no point to it.”
“What do you mean, General?” Celestia asked.
“As you know, we have claimed several strategies areas that allow us control over the major water ways and soon the Pegasus will control the sky.” Scorpio stood there and look up at the stars. “Your sister will bow before are might and soon, ever other race would do the same.”
“General, I rather gain allies through peace then bully them into helping us.” Celestia pointed out.
“And when has peace ever got us anything?” Scorpio asked. “Before you banish your sister, you two were the most powerful rulers. Then your sister betrayed you. This caused a rife in power and we struggle to keep the peace. I fought in several battles because of it and I will not risk the lives of my soldiers because of your sister again.”
“General Scorpio, I’m only going to say this once.” Celestia said, standing up. Her attuited had change from calm to almost cold. “You speak ill of my sister again and I will have you remove from your post. Is that understood?” Scorpio nodded and Celestia continue. “If what I believe is true about our young Twilight, you will help dismantle the military complex. Is that understood?” Scorpio open his mouth to opposed but one look cause him to stop.
“Yes, my princess.” He said.
“Good, now leave.” She commanded. Scorpio bowed and walk away. But what Celestia didn’t realize was this was the beginning of his descent into rebellion. After Twilight defeating Luna, whenever Celestia order the dismantle of a powerful weapon, he and a select few would hid it away for future use. If an army unit was disbanded, he recruited them to work in secret. Years of plotting and picking up scraps might pay off, as long as she doesn’t get caught.
A noise from behind cause him to turn away from the window and look to see that Lieutenant Aquarius was standing there with a nurse pony.
“Lieutenant, how did the mission go? Did she agree to are terms?” Scorpio asked.
“Why don’t you ask me yourself?” The nurse pony said, her eyes glowing green for a second. “It’s been a while, Scorpio.”
“I see you decided to help us,” Scorpio said through grit teeth. Chrysalis smiled as she walked around the tent, looking at the awards of Scorpio.
“Help you out, get some payback. It’s all the same to me.” Chrysalis said, picking her teeth in the reflection of one medal. “You got this in a battle against my kind. Tell me, how many did you kill personally?” She looked over to him. Scorpio looked over to Aquarius and back at Chrysalis.
“Thirty-six.” He said, not blinking. “I killed thirty-six changelings that day.”
“Thirty-six. That a lot of my kinds blood on your hooves.” Chrysalis said, staring right at the medal. “Well, I guess I can settle this score once I claim the new land for myself. So, when do I sneak over to the other side?”
“We are planning to do it in two hours. You are to go to the tent with the portal and act like a nurse pony. When my Lieutenant Gemini awake for his shift, he’ll give the sign. My soldiers will take care of Twilight and her friends. You will take care of those in the tent.” Scorpio explained, stepping from behind his desk. “Discord is there along with Starlight Glimmer.” He saw her eye light up this. “All you need to do is take out Starlight Glimmer and if you can, Discord. Those two will be some of her strongest allies and in order to accomplishing our goals, they can’t be around. After they are deal with, you may travel to the new world and claim it.”
“And you won’t come after me?” Chrysalis asked. “It will be my world and mine alone.”
“Of course,” Scorpio said, raising a hoof. “A deal is a deal.” Chrysalis look at him and then down to his hoof. The two shook hooves and Chrysalis walk out of the tent. When she was gone, Aquarius lean over and whisper,
“You don’t plan on letting her go, are you?” Aquarius asked. Scorpio looked at her and smirked.
“She will have her land, for as long as she can breathe.” He answered.

(Outside the commander tent, Equestria side.)
Rainbow Dash was trying to keep an eye on Gemini's tent, trying to not worry that Starlight has yet come out in the last four hours. She was still watching when a nurse pony walked out. She about ran Rainbow Dash over as she wasn’t looking right in front of her and Dash saw a flash of green before the pony walk off. She was about to pursuit when Aquarius walk out of the tent.
“Private Dash, is there a reason you are sneaking around the Commander’s Tent?” She asked.
“It not really your business, now is it?” Rainbow Dash said before starting to walk away.
“Private Dash!” Aquarius shouted. “Out there, you might be a big shot. But in my ranking, you respect me as a commanding officer. Is that understood!?!” Rainbow Dash stood still and Aquarius walk up to her, staring her down. “Now, I asked you a question. What were you doing outside the Commander’s Tent? Explain in five words or less.” Rainbow Dash looked at her with a hard look.
“Out for a walk, Ma’am.” She answered, putting a lot of hate in the last word. Aquarius glared at her and then started to walk away. Before she left, she turned to Rainbow Dash one more time.
“You should know, Ms. Dash. That power shifts from time to time. Your friends might not be on the top of the food chain for long. Just a thought, you might want to show loyalty to other than them.” Aquarius said in a hash whisper. With that she continued to walk away, leaving Rainbow Dash with a concerned face. She looked over to Gemini's tent and knew what she had to do.
(Portal Outpost. Human Side.)
The convoy slowed down to a halt outside the series of tents. The doors open with a couple clicks and Congresswoman Kimberly step followed by a couple of men in black suits. She brushed the sand off her pants suit and shield her eye from the setting sun. She saw a soldier running up to meet her.
“Ma’am, I was told you be here today.” The soldier said, after standing at attention. “I’m Officer Quillson, the acting officer of the evening shift. I’m to show you to the event by order of the president and then answer any question you might have.” Kimberly nodded and the two walk to the center tent. They didn’t notice the three in the back car just watching them.
As the two enter the tent, Kimberly lost her breath at the sight. Inside, the large portal glowed brightly and the sand around it was starting to grow grass. She saw on the other side, not a unicorn or wing horse, but something else entire. Sitting in midair with what look like a handheld game, was a creature that was a mixture of multiple creature. She saw goat, dragon, horse and that was only a few she could recognize. The creature look up and with a snap of its claw-like fingers, the device disappeared. He glided toward two with a crooked smile.
“And who might you be?” The creature asked, laying on the ground.
“I’m Congresswoman Kimberly,” Kimberly answered. “I was sent by the president to get caught up in the events that have transpired. May I ask what your name is?” The creature chuckle and with a fling of its wrist, a handful of flowers appeared in Kimberly's hand.
“My name is Discord.” Discord said, smiling. “I’m a friend of the ponies and they asked me to help see what cause this event.” He put his hand on the portal and started to move it across. “That’s weird. I feel another one of the source approaching this portal. But I have yet to figured out who is is…?” Behind him, the tent door open up. Kimberly saw a unicorn with a pure white coat and a red plus sign on it walk in. Discord turn to the unicorn, his eyes narrowing.
“Who are you?” He asked. The unicorn looked a little shock and stood still.
“I’m just a medic.” She responded. “In cased there are more injuries.”
“You’re not a pony. I can tell that right away.” Discord said. He summoned a fire ball and started to advance onto the pony. “So, I’ll ask again. Who are you?” The white unicorn looked scared and started to back out of the tent. A whistle pierced the air, causing the unicorn eyes to flash green.
“I guess it’s time.” The unicorn said as green flames consume her.
(Lieutenant Gemini’s Tent. Five minutes ago.)
Rainbow Dash was standing over an unconscious Gemini, as he snored lightly. She saw the wards on the tent wall and the chest that sat in the middle of the tent. It shudder a couple of times, making Rainbow Dash to not open that. She saw a dream protection amulet, something that kept Luna out of dreams. It wasn’t exactly forbidden to wear one but it was considered a bit suspicions to have. Rainbow Dash knew if she did this, she was risking a lot. But she had to know. She moved as slowly as possible and cut the rope that hold the amulet. It dropped onto the floor and rolled away silently, leaving Rainbow Dash to watch the sleeping Gemini. She silently prayed that she was wrong.

(Inside Gemini’s Dream)
Gemini was laying on a nice couch, being feed grapes by several unicorns. This was his favorite dream, as it allowed him to be relaxed. As he started eating another cluster of grapes when one of the unicorns started to nuzzle on his neck.
“Gemini, what you hiding?” The unicorn said, in a playful matter. Gemini was a bit surprise by this. In this dream, the unicorns don’t really talk as much as do…other things. He started to sit up but the unicorn push him back down, a little rough. “I asked, what are you hiding?” the unicorn said, now with more force. Gemini look a little confused of why his dream was turning like this when he saw one of the unicorn’s eyes turning blue.
“No. You can’t be here.” Gemini said, trying to get up again. This time, instead of the unicorns forcing him back, a vine appeared and wrapped around his throat. He let out a strangled cry as one of the unicorns grew a pair of black wings. Luna hated being a part of these dreams but she knew when ponies were hiding something from her. She sat back as the vines wrap around Gemini, holding him still.
“You know, I don’t usually go in other dreams uninvited but when a whole group of ponies decided to block me, I get curious,” Luna said, walking up to the restrained Gemini. “Now, if you have nothing to hide.” Her horn light up quickly. “I will have a quick look into that mind.” The magic reached out and started to wrap around his head.
“Brick Wall, Think about a brick wall.” Gemini thought to himself. Luna was stunned as an image of brick wall appeared.
“My goodness, what are you hiding?” Luna said, in a playful tone. She didn’t real think there was anything bad but now she was beyond curious. She pushed harder and the wall started to crumble.
“Keep thinking about the wall. Don’t think about Queen Chrysalis…” Gemini eyes shot open to see an enraged Luna.
“WHAT DOSE SHE HAVE TO DO WITH IT!?!” Luna shouted, causing the vines to tighten their grasp. “YOU WILL TELL ME OR I’LL…”

(Back in the waking world)
Gemini awoke with a start. He breathe heavily and felt his chest to find his amulet was gone. He quickly looked around to see Rainbow Dash standing there with a stunned look on her face.
“You.” He growled. He quickly fired a spell to restrain her but she ducked to the left, causing him to miss. He jumped out of the bed but Rainbow Dash flew out of the tent with wicked speed. He quickly followed her outside to see her racing to the tent that Twilight was staying. He quickly summoned a spell that produce a sharp whistle that cut through the air.
“Change of plans, lads!” He shouted. “WE MOVE NOW!”
(The portal. Human side.)
Kimberly dived to the ground as a large beam of green energy flew pass her. Officer Quillson crawled right beside her and started yelling into his mic.
“WE NEED HELP!” He shouted into the mic. “We are having a hostel attacking us and one on the other side. We need assistance now!” The mic crackled and a voice answer, slightly panic.
“We will be sending…” A hiss of static cut him off. “What the…? EVERYBODY MOVE!!!” The voice shouted and before the two could asked what was going on, a roar of an engine blasted in the air. Kimberly look up to see two head light blinding her. She saw a SUV baring down on her and was bracing for the hit when she was pluck from the ground from above. She looked up to see the creature name Discord had swooped in and grab both of them. The car swerved to dodged him but managed to clip him, causing them to fly in the air and crashed down, knocking them both out. The SUV slid across the sand and into the portal. They smashed into the pit wall, causing the car to stall.
“Son of a bitch!” A voice cried out from the front of the vehicle. Kimberly looked to see a man jump out of the car, buzz cut and slightly tanned. “So much for using the fear of God!” At this, a woman crawled out from the back seat. She had a red pixie cut and pale skin but look just as pissed as the man.
“At least we got our equipment but what the hell is that?” She said, pointing at Discord. A third one, a man with darker skin, stood up from the sunroof. He was holding a machine gun and cocked it.
“Whatever it is, it’s about to get acute lead poisoning.” He shouted and aim it at Discord. A large roar caused everybody to turn just in time to see a bug-like creature dive at him.
“HE’S MINE!!!” It shouted it’s claw-like hooves piercing into the man. He let out a cry and squeeze the machine gun’s trigger. Bullets spray everywhere, one hitting Discord in his shoulder. He hissed in pain, causing the bug creature to turn in head completely around.
“That isn’t creepy at all.” Discord said, grabbing his shoulder. “Chrysalis, look. I know we got off the wrong hoof but it that really a reason to kill me?”
“You help that worthless little pest, Starlight.” She growled, her eyes glowing a powerful green. “I should kill you where you stand.” She looked back at the three that drove into the portal, seeing them dragging their wounded friend up the wall. “But I don’t have a better chance to get away than right now.” A cracking noise started to build as she started shifting. Her body compressed and groan as she formed to look like Kimberly.
“What? How is that possible!?!” Discord said in shock.
“Come on, Discord,” Chrysalis said, walking over to him. “There is nothing I can’t imitate. You should know that by now. I’m going to build my army up but while I’m gone.” She grabbed him by his goatee. “If you try to stop me, you’ll wish I just killed you here.” She inhaled deeply. “I have to go. There are so many emotion I can feed on in this world.” She walked out of the tent, leaving Discord to crawled over to real Kimberly.
“I may not be able to stop her.” He said, placing his hand on Kimberly’s head. “But I’m going to give you a gift. I hope it not too late.” A spark of magic flowed through his hand. “Because war is coming and I don’t think we’re ready.”

> Chapter Eleven: A Time to Fight and a Time to Run.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Main tent. Equestria side.)
Twilight awoke to loud whistle noise the made her ears hurt. She and the rest of the group went to sleep a little after Starlight and Rainbow left, so this wasn’t how she expected to get up. As she rubbed the sleep from her eyes, the tent flaps burst open as Rainbow Dash flew in at neck break speed. She was panting and a look of panic was in her eyes.
“Dash, what is going on?” Twilight said with a yawn. Her answer was being grabbed from the bunk and thrown to the ground.
“We need to move, NOW!” Rainbow Dash shouted, waking the rest of the tent up. “It’s not safe here. Scorpio is…” Before she could finish, the front of the tent burst into flames. Apple Jack jumped back, grabbing Rarity with her because the two were the one closest to the front of the tent. The flames disappear as quickly as they came, revealing the open world The group saw five ponies, two unicorns and three earth ponies, standing with several weapons drawn.
“Twilight Sparkle!” The leader of the group, a unicorn with a red tipped spear. “By order of the Eclipse Army, you and your friends are placed under arrest. If you resist, we will have to use deadly force. Do you understand?”
“I understand” Twilight said, standing in front of the group. She started charging a spell, causing the two unicorns to do the same. “I hope you understand that I will not allow you to hurt my friends.”
“I’m afraid you don’t have a choice in the matter.” The leader said, a smirk on his face.
“Actually, I do,” Twilight said. She flashed a shield spell at that moment. “Every pony run!” The group head to the back of the tent as the two Eclipse unicorn fired spells at the shield. Rarity used her cutting spell to quickly get through the tent fabric. The group quickly crawl to the other side, only to meet another group of Eclipse Soldiers on the other side.
“Twilight, a slight problem!” Apple Jack shouted as the Eclipse’s soldiers turn to face them.
“Ah, vat do ve have here?” an earth pony said, a thick accent plaguing every word. “If it isn’t the friends of Tvilight.”
“Oh, come on!” Rainbow Dash shouted as the group back into the tent. “How are we supposed to get out of here!?!” 
“Every pony huddle up!” Twilight shouted. They got as close as possible to each other and as soon as they got into a group, Twilight quickly summon a teleport spell. The group disappeared in a flash, causing the leaders to swore in angry.
“Find them!” The leader shouted. “There are binding circles on this camp! They couldn’t have gone far!”
(Gemini’s Tent.)
Eli dragged Sticks into the tent and was trying to think what to do next while Judy was guarding the entrance. Eli put Sticks on the ground and sat in a sitting position. He looked to see the injuries that Sticks suffered. He saw two holes in his chest, one deeper than the other and producing a lot of blood. Judy looked at the injured Sticks and swore.
“What are we doing, Eli!?!” She shouted, kicking a nearby chest. “Why did we think this was a good idea?” 
“Because we were sent to kill skittle color ponies!!!” Eli shouted, getting up. “And the really fucked up thing is, we pass all that military to have him get taken out by a bug pony. When I get out of this, I going to make that man suffer.” A loud cough caused the two to look at their injury comrade.
“Guys, something wrong.” He said before letting out a new set of coughs.
“Yeah, you have a hole in your chest, you dumbass,” Judy said, peeking out the tent to see a group of pony searching the grounds, going one tent at a time. “We got like five minutes before we get found out.”
“No.” Sticks said in a groan. “My back.” Eli pulled him a little forward to see that the creature had punch almost all the through. Eli thought that was worst until he looked to see the wound had damaged the tattoo that was supposed to protect them.
“Aw shit!” Eli shouted, causing Judy to look back.
“What!?!” She asked, sitting next to them.
“The marking is damage!” He shouted. “Whatever this place does, it going to happen.”
“When?” Judy asked, drawing her gun and aiming at the door. Before he could have responded, a commotion started outside.
“I found them!” 

(Outside of Gemini’s tent.)
The group was surrounded on all sides by unicorns and earth ponies alike. Twilight was gearing for another spell while Rarity made a small shield. Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash were gearing to attack while Fluttershy seemed to watch for any movement.
“Twilight, let’s not fight.” A voice called out. Twilight looked up to see Gemini walk from behind the group. “You are surrounded. The area bound so unless you have another powerful unicorn hiding, you’re not running. Just surrender.”
“Not likely,” Twilight growled.
“How about…we find a way to persuade you?” Gemini said and with a flash of a spell, a blue light shot out and hit Fluttershy. She let out a yelp as she was dragged from the group and splayed out. Rainbow Dash dived to grab her but one of the other unicorns shot a spell at her, causing her to duck back down.
“Oh, I won’t move if I were you,” Gemini said with a wicked grin. “You see this is a very delicate spell. You see, I went through a couple of changelings before I got all the bugs,” He chuckled a bit. “out of it. There are magical rope holding her limbs and if I lose my concentration, it might just rip her apart.” He showed this by just twitching slightly, causing Fluttershy to squeal in pain.
“Alright!” Twilight said, power her spell down. “What do you want?” Gemini grinned and step forward.
“What I want? Now that an interesting question.” He said. “I have an idea. You remember when you fought Tirek? All the princesses gave you their power? How about you do the same to me?” 
“You’re kidding?” Twilight said. “I don’t know how to do that!!! Besides, the power would destroy you.”
“Well, you don’t deserve it!” Gemini seemed to getting annoyed with her. “You have all that power and what do you do with it? Make friends and train traitors. Well, let’s see if you learn that how to give up after I pull off a few limbs from your friends.” 

(Gemini’s Tent.)
“I beginning to like this pony,” Judy said, watching the scene. Sticks let another groan and went into a spasm. His arm smacked a chest that was nearby, causing it to start shaking. Eli looked up just in time for the chest to burst open and a purple blur to fly out.
“What the…” Eli called out.
(Outside the tent.)
“Give up your power or I’ll make sure that she’ll never fly…” Gemini started before he noticed something coming out of his tent. “Oh, buck me.” The group looked to see a blur slid to a stop in front of Gemini. What they saw was a very angry Starlight. “Starlight, I see you’re well.” He said, the magic around Fluttershy losing.
“You lock me in a chest.” She growled, her horn glowing a deep red. Gemini started to back away, as did several other ponies.
“Ture, but you won’t hurt me,” Gemini said. “I have your friend in my spell and I can promise you that I won’t be letting her go anytime soon.”
“You're good with spells.” Starlight said, stepping a little. “You know, the more powerful a spell, the shorter the range.” She looked up at Fluttershy then back at him. “Now, I can’t fly like Fluttershy but I got really good at changing gravity.” She blasted a spell that hit him and two unicorns on his side. The three felt like the earth flipped on them and threw them backward. Gemini let go of Fluttershy and cast a spell to fix his gravity pull. 
This allowed Fluttershy to get grabbed by Twilight. Starlight and Twilight at the same time teleport the whole group. Gemini look where they were and started to yell in angry, illegible words.
“Sir, we found something in your tent.” An earth pony said. Gemini turned to his tent and flash a spell to see three bodies inside, alive.
“I’ll deal with this.” He said and with a flash of a spell, He dragged all three of them out.
“Let go of me, you Saturday morning special.” One of them shouted. Gemini grin like a mad pony.
“I’m going to enjoy this.” He said, eyes glimmering. 

(Canterlot.)
Celestia was looking over her kingdom when a loud slamming noise from behind. She looked to see Luna rushing into the throne room.
“Sister.” She said, rushing down. “I believe we have a problem. General Scorpio is planning…” She was cut off by a large flash of light. The two saw Twilight and all her friends suddenly appeared in the court room.
“Princess Celestia,” Twilight said out of breath. “Something happened.” The group quickly explain what happened at the camp grounds. As this going on, Celestia looked back out to the sun. As Twilight finish, Celestia nodded to Luna who bowed and left the throne room.
“Where is she going?” Twilight asked.
“The last message we got from Sunspot was that only five sources could pass the portal,” Celestia said. “One of us has to stay to make sure the moon and the sun still work. Candance can’t go due to her child. We don’t have any idea what happened to Discord, so Luna is the only one available. I need you and your friends to help ensure that Scorpio doesn’t attempt to anything on either me or Candance. This revolt will be stopped”
“But why is she going alone?” Twilight asked. Celestia looked down and smiled.
“Oh, she won’t be alone.” She said.
> Chapter Twelve: An army of Nightmare.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Somewhere in some remote caves of Nevada.)


Queen Chrysalis was sitting in the dark, just feeling all the emotions of this world. The love wasn’t just overwhelming. This place was filled with angry, hate, lowliness, pain, happiness and that was just the tip of the iceberg. She breathes in deeply and exhaled with a shudder when she felt something. A feeling she hadn’t felt since… She quickly stood up and turn towards the entrance.

“She can’t be here.” She thought, starting to pace. “How can she be here? I have to find out but before I go.” She turned around and quickly dug a small hole, about six feet deep and two feet wide. When she was done, she as quickly as possible filled the hole with eggs. These eggs weren’t like the ones she once laid in Equestria. These ones will look like the humans and be able to imitate them with ease. The bad side was they will take at least two moon cycle to hatch. She hoped that she would be here to nurture them. But first, she needed to see if her feeling were right. She needed a human to imitate and she didn’t think being the woman she used to get off that base would work. She remembered the woman who came through the portal and decided to take her form. No chance of running into her, she was likely dead by now.


(Portal Camp. Equestria Side.)


“LET US OUT OF HERE!!!” Judy shouted from the small cell. The three were thrown into makeshift cells that were not at all for humans. Judy and Eli were forced into hunch positions with their hands tied together. Sticks was on the ground, barely breathing so the ponies didn’t bother to tie him up. Judy looked over to Sticks then turn to Eli. “We have to get him help.”

Eli glared at her. “Oh, sure. Let’s just drive to their nearby hospital. I’m sure they will be helpful to the people trying to kill them!”

“They know nothing.” Judy hissed. “For all they know, we took a wrong turn.”

“Did you hit your head when we crashed that car?” Eli said. “The one who found us took away our weapons and is probably trying to figure out how to use them.”

“Don’t be stupid,” Judy said, rolling her eyes. “How can ponies used guns? With their mouths?”

“We do have magic, you know.” A voice called from the front of the cell. The two look to see Gemini, Scorpio, and Aquarius walking up to the small cell. “Enjoying the room?”

“Look here.” Eli looked at Gemini and grab the bars. “This is an act of war. If you don’t return us to our people…”

“Let me stop you right there,” Scorpio said, stepping forward to be in front of the group. “I know that your kind can’t cross into my world but somehow you three were able to. So either your kind sacrifice one of their own, which makes them more ruthless then I thought. Or you three have a little secret and I really want to find out what. So, how did you cross over?”

“I can answer that,” Judy said. “We wished on magic dolphin tears and click our heels.” She flashed a sarcastic smile. Scorpio didn’t look amused.

“Gemini, hurt her.” He said plainly. Gemini smiled and his horn glow green. A sound similar to a whip cracking filled the air. Judy felt like something smack her in her face and she flinched but nothing more. She put her hand on her face and felt a deep cut on her cheek.

“Aw, you gave me a paper cut.” She said, her smile getting bigger. “It’s almost adorable.”

“What in the holy stars is wrong with them?” Aquarius said in a quite whisper.

“Doesn’t matter,” Scorpio said. “Since the princess is now aware of our movement, we have to go forward with part two of the operation. Aquarius, do you have your second in command in place?”

“Yes sir,” Aquarius responded. “Beta will hold our position here until we complete our objection.”

“Perfect,” Scorpio said, smiling. “Alright, I’ll be taking a team to deal with Celestia. Gemini, you take your group to take out Shining Armor and Candance. Aquarius, I want you to deal with Spitfire and the rest of the Wonderbolts. My friends, we are so close to achieving everything we work so hard for.”

“This is adorable,” Judy said, leaning against the bars. “They’re setting up a coup. Remember the coup we did for that third world leader? That was good times.” Scorpio glared at the group then look at Gemini.

“Is there a reason they’re still breathing?” He asked out loud.

“Well, from what I can tell.” Gemini looked at the three closely. “Is that the reason they’re still themselves is they seem to have a shielding mark on their bodies. The wounded one’s mark is damage, which is explaining why he still alive.” Scorpio raised an eyebrow. “He is missing what I assume is a part of his heart and half his lung. He should have been dead almost the second he got stab.”

“So, remove the mark. Let him die.” Aquarius pointed out. Gemini looked a little shocked.

“AS much as I enjoy seeing that play out, I rather not,” Gemini said. “The magic surrounding them will either cause them to exploded or turn them into some mutated freak.”

“We don’t have time to play nurse,” Scorpio said. “Destroy the shielding and be done with it.”

“I’m going to tell you right now that if you do this,” Eli said, looking a little pissed. “And I survive, I will hunt you down and turn you into dust.”

“Right.” Scorpio look at the three and scoff. “You are strangers in a world full of monster. You wouldn’t last the night, let along be a threat to me. Gemini, do it.” Scorpio walked out of the cell with Aquarius following behind him. Gemini turned and shook his head.

“I really wish I didn’t have to do this.” He said, a little saddened. He then started to chuckle as his horn started to glow. “Actually, this is my favorite part.” He shot a spell at Eli, causing him to cry out in pain. He felt like something was carving into him, right on his right shoulder. He grabbed at his shirt and try to see but Judy filled him in on what was happening.

“He is burning off your skin,” Judy said, starting to back away from the bars. She didn’t move quick enough as another beam hit her in the chest. Eli look to see a small fire on her shoulder as she collapsed to the ground, starting to go into a convulsion. Eli wasn’t far behind as he collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth.

“If you turn into a horrible monster, please wait until I return before ripping each other apart. I going to need some entertainment after going to the Chrystal empire.” Gemini said, before closing the door.


(Carson City.)


Ryan sat at his desk as the phone rang for the fifth time that night. He knew it was the president and he wanted to answer. Oh god, did he want to answers. But that voice, that voice won’t let him. Every time he reached for the phone, he felt a sharp pain that nearly knocked him out. And now he was surrounded by hired thugs that were armed with some serious hardware. He looked at the small hand gun he kept in his drawer. He could end it before she even…

The door open, causing him to slip the gun into a jacket pocket. He saw it was one of the thugs coming inside.

“Hey, there someone who wants to see you.” He said. “Some woman name Judy. Do you want me to send her up?” Ryan blood ran cold. How was that possible? He felt a familiar tingle and knew what was about to happen.

“Strange, she never made it before.” The voice said, it sounding confused.

“What are you talking about?” Ryan mutter, ignoring the strange look coming from the thug. “What was before?”

“Well, you’ve been a good pet.” The voice said. “You see, this isn’t my first time doing this. What you and so many don’t know is, I’ve been stuck in this little time loop. Not a long one, only a bit over three hundred years. It always starts with this portal and ends with the end of both worlds. I have been trying to stop it but all I’ve achieved is sending me back to the starting point. You know how many times I’ve done this?” Ryan shook his head, although he didn’t see the point. It not like this voice could see.

“Over a hundred times. Do you realize how old that maked me? I’m older than most gods at this point yet I can stop my own world from ending. But this time is different, I can feel it.” The voice did seem please and Ryan got up from the desk.

“Should I see what Judy wants?” Ryan ask. The voice was silent then a slight chuckle.

“If she succeeded, then I know things will be different.” She whispered. Ryan nodded and walked out of the room. He saw the halls were filled with the armed man and were kind of hoping this will end soon. As he turned to the rotunda that was the front entrance, he looked down from the second-floor balcony and saw Judy standing with several guards around her. She looked up at him and a smile creeped on her face. Her eyes seem to glow green, causing a searing pain in his skull.

“KILL HER!!!” The voice scream. “That is not the assassin, she’ll ruin everything!”  He quickly turned to one of the thugs and pull him closer.

“She not welcomed her.” He whispered. “Kill her and dump the body.” The thug looked a little shock but pull up his walkie talkie to send the order. What happened nexts happen in a matter of moments. The first guard pulled out his handgun and quickly aim for it for her head. He pulled the trigger and the gun shot echoed the hall ways. Judy’s head jerk back as she collapsed but she was still standing.

“What the hell?” The thug mutter as she looked forward again. That’s when the thugs started screaming. Her face was fine except where the bullet hit, right above her left eye. It looked like her skin was a shell and as it peeled away, it revealed a slimly, black as tar skin underneath.

“That was a mistake.” She said, her face continued to peel off. All five thugs quickly pull out their guns and started firing. She ducked down to the ground, causing three of the five to get hit each other. The other two were quickly taken out when she jumped in the air and insect wings smashed into them. She flipped through the air and landed on the balcony. Several guards and thugs quickly armed themselves and tried to take her out.

Ryan ran back down the hallway and turned around to see several guards get thrown off the balcony. He swore and quickly ran into his office, locking the door behind him. He quickly looked for a weapon when he heard a crashed and loud scream. He looked up just in to see a thug’s body go through the door like it was cardboard. The thing that looked like Judy kicked the remains of the door away as she walked into the room.

“Alright, who are you?” She asked, brushing some blood she got on her off.

“My name is Governor Ryan Dutoit,” Ryan said. “What in god’s name are…”

“Not you.” She said, slightly annoyed. “I mean you.” She stretched out her hand and Ryan watch as it broke the skin, becoming a large scaly-like claws. She grabbed his head and he felt like something was piercing into his skull.

“No, stop! You don’t know what you’re doing!” The voice screamed

“That’s right, keep talking.” The Judy imitator said. “I just need to see what you are.”

“Please! You don’t understand.” The voice begged. Ryan never heard such fear and coming from something that has been terrorizing him the last few days, it was scaring him too. “I can’t do it again. NOT AGAIN!!!” as the voice shouted, Ryan felt a pulse of energy and the imitator cried out in pain as she let go of Ryan and stumble backward. At that moment, one of the thugs burst through a side door and with a shotgun, started unloading it.

“Eat lead, you ugly MOTHERFUCKER!!!” He shouted, pumping the gun. Each blast pushed the imitator back but only more of the fake skin to fall away. Ryan dropped to the floor and tried to crawl away as the thug kept firing his gun. A loud click of the bullets running out cause the thug to quickly reload but it wasn’t quick enough. The imitator jumpped forward and with a swipe of its claw, three large gashes where on his chest as he collapsed to the ground.

Ryan was almost at the door when he felt the claws on his leg and was dragged back. He felt himself get left into the air and looked to see the imitator has forsaken any human form. Its skin was a bug-like shell, it's color being a deep dark black. It’s eyes where nothing human, a sickly green hue. Blue hair seemed to make a mane-like hair style and with several sickly cracks, it stood up tall. It was able to hold Ryan up at least a foot off the ground.

“Alright, maybe I didn’t make myself clear.” It growled. “I will not have something from Equestria ruining my plans to rule this land.”

“You want this land?” Ryan cried out. “You don’t want me. You want the president. He the one you want.” The imitator lifted Ryan up so he was face to face with it, even if he was upside down.

“And why would I want to go after this president?” It said, raising a claw to his face. “I mean, what could he have that is so interesting?”

“Bombs! He has bombs!” Ryan shouted, trying to be dropped from this creature.

“Now, you have my attention.” The creature said, smiling.




(Portal Camp. Equestria side.)


Sargent Beta was looking at the coming night sky with goggles, looking for anything coming their way. Her commander, Aquarius, had said before she left with five other that she was to make sure that nothing got into this camp and she was going to make sure of it. She adjusted her cross bow with a few magic bolts and watch as several of the soldiers set up cannons and some catapults. She hoped they could figure out how to invade those humans. She saw of their weapons and could only imagen what they did for long range weapons.

She looked at the horizon again and notice something in the far distance. A cloud of darkness and some lightning confirmed what she was thinking. She cast a spell that allowed her to speak loudly across the camp grounds.

“Attention soldiers.” She said, her voice loud but clear. “We have company coming from the west. It looks like we have some poor little Pegasus who think we are just a little rebel group. Let prove them wrong with what Scorpio left for us.” A cheer when up and several cannons turn towards the west. Beta look through her goggles again and had to squint to see that the cloud cover had broken. It revealed that seven Pegasi with Luna leading them. They were wearing black plated armor and were carrying several poled weapons.

“Ah, crabapples.” Beta mutter and summon the spell again. “Attention, it looks like Luna is leading the attack. Make sure you take her out first!” There was another cry and she watched as they adjusted the cannon and she heard them count down. On the single, three cannons blasted at once and Beta watch through the goggles as they blasted the sky. Two cannons missed but the third struck two of the Pegasi, causing them to crash to the ground.

“Yeah! We got some.” A couple of them cheered. Beta look to see that the Pegasi that crashed weren’t at all injured but in fact running at full speed at them. She realized that they weren’t Pegasi as the wings disappeared and horn appeared on their heads.

“Hey Private!” Beta shouted. “Try not to choke on your hoof!!! These are not regular Pegasi, their Luna’s Night Mares. These soldiers have enchanted armor and it’s going to take a little more that cannons to take them out! Just keep your guard up and…” This was as far as Beta got before it went all downhill. She watched as the two that crashed down had reached the front line and were taking out her soldiers left and right. Several were barely able to fight back before five more of Luna’s Night Mares join the fight.

Beta watch as more of soldier join in but the seven were more able to keep them at bay. She looked around but for some reason, she couldn’t find Luna. It’s almost like she disappeared into thin air.

“Nice little camp you got here.” A cool vice whisper into her ear and Beta jump almost ten feet into the air as she turned to see Luna standing calmly behind her in full body armor. She raised her cross bow and aimed it directly at Luna’s heart.

“My name is Beta Aquarii.” She stated, trying not to shake. “And I demanded that you surrender.”

“Me? Surrender?” Luna said with a look of confusion. “Have you not see the battle? Your soldiers don’t stand a chance.” Beta didn’t know why this set her off but she quickly fired off one of her bolts. The spell triggered causing the bolt to basically home in on the target. Luna quickly reflected the bolt but it just kept coming at her.

“I don’t have to listen to this!” Beta shouted as she shot another bolt at Luna, causing her to try to avoid two bolts at once. “You traitorous, spoiled, little BRAT!” With each description, Luna blocked the bolts causing them to bounce back and tried to hit again. Finally getting tired of them, Luna summoned two dark energy tentacles and shot them off. She snatched them in mid-air, causing Beta to gasp in shock.

“You want to hear something kind of funny?” Luna said, snapping the bolts in two as she walked over to Beta. Beta tried to fire another bolt but Luna grabbed the crossbow with her energy tentacles and ripped it from Beta’s magic. “My sister wanted me to be merciful and I would have been except…” She crushed the crossbow with her magic. “You attack Twilight Sparkle, tried to torture Fluttershy and now you just tried to kill my troops. So, in other words, dear Beta. I’M DONE BEING MERCIFUL!”

Luna smacked Beta across the face, sending her flying into the ground. She tried to get back up but Luna pinned her to the ground. Luna saw a bolt that Beta drop and pick it up. She holded it up to the moonlight and saw it twinkle. Beta eyes widen and she struggled against her bindings.

“What are you doing?” She said, struggling to breathe. Luna looked back and smiled. A smile that caused Beta to start panicking.

“Oh, you set these bolts to be able to home in on targets, right?” Luna said, twirling the bolt in one of the tentacles. “Tell me how much is it willing to go through to get to its target.”

“I’ll talk!” Beta shouted, her eyes wide in fear. “For the love of all that is holy, I’ll talk!”

“Good,” Luna said, dropping the bolt. “Now, tell me what they are planning with Queen Chrysalis?”


(Twenty feet from where Luna was standing.)




Two of Luna’s Night Mare, Private Phobos and Private Deimos, were searching the camp grounds when they heard a moan come from one of the tents. The two quietly slipped into the tent to find a makeshift prison and in the dark, they saw something moving in the shadows. They heard another moan come from the cell.

“Don’t worry,” Phobos said, quickly moving to the cell door. “We’re here to help you.” He reached up to unlocked the door when he saw a human hand shot out and grab him by his left front leg. He yelped in surprised but got another one when he was pulled very suddenly into the cell. He smashed into the bars but whatever was holding him wasn’t giving up. He cried out in pain as he felt like he was being forced into it. Deimos grabbed Phobos and tried to pull back but two were lifted into the air for a few second before being slammed into the ground. Deimos gave one last pull and the two fell backward all the sudden. Deimos thought they were alright until he looked at Phobo front leg.

Phobo holded up what left of his leg, which was nothing but a stump. His mouth opened in shock and couldn’t make a sound. Deimos was about to pull his partner when look up to see two hands grab the iron bars. It easily pushed the bars apart and Deimos saw a human figure step out, cover in the blood of his friend.

“What in Celestia’s name are you?” He said in barely a whisper. The figure smiled a bloody smile and before moving onto him, it said one sentence.

“A messenger of God.”
> Chapter Thirteen: The War on Two Fronts
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Canterlot)


Celestia watched as several guards ran back and forth, setting up for a siege. Rainbow Dash was leading several of the Wonderbolt that were station to watch the border to see when or if Scorpio’s army approaches. The door open and Twilight entered the room.

“My dear student, thank you for coming,” Celestia said as the door closed. “I must ask your friends help once again.”

“What do you want us to do?” Twilight asked. Celestia cast a spell and a floating map appeared in front of them.

“From what we gather so far is that the three leaders; Scorpio, Gemini, and Aquarius. All three of them experience fighters and have commanded several of the troops. If they have at least half of them sworn to them, they can attack at several points. I’m going need you to have your friends go to these three points.” The map glow on three separate areas: The Crystal Empire, Canterlot and a mountain range that rest just under Cloudsdale. “I need two of you to go and protect Candance. If we lost the north, it will be hard to regain it. I also need two to go to the mountain under Cloudsdale. The rest of the Wonderbolts are doing a training exercise in the caves and I have been able to get any messages to them. The rest need to stay here and help try to talk them down.”

“I understand,” Twilight said, looking at the map. “What if the humans get involved?”

Celestia turn as the sun slowly rose, casting its early morning light.

“I fear for what is going to happen to them more than what will happen to us.”




(The portal. Human side.)




General Burner looked at the scene before him and swore. Several tents were on fire and about twelve injury men. The tent that covered the portal was now torn and the sky turned to dusk. He also had to deal with two Congresswomen but one of them disappear into thin air. And if that wasn’t enough, he was getting reports that an incident happened at Governor Ryan’s home estate. Early reports were indicating that it was a bloodbath and that Ryan was missing.

A loud crackle caused him to turn to the portal and watch as one of the ponies he saw earlier emerge from the portal. It was the one with a darker coat and blue mane. He believed the name was Luna. He started to reach for his side arm but she raised her hoof in a peaceful motion.

“Wait.” She said quickly. “I’m here to help.”

“Help?” Burner snorted at look at the ruins of the camp. “So far, your kind has caused me a pretty nasty headache. Why should I believe you?”

“Because something tells me you just had something pose as one of your own and disappear? Am I right?” Luna answer. Burner crossed his arms, leaving his side arm in its holster.

“Maybe. Was it one of yours?” He asked, studying her for her response. She nodded and look to the east.

“I sense her energy. She is moving to the east.” Luna stated, walking past Burner. “This place is… overwhelming.” She turned to Burner. “Unless it’s my sister, don’t let anything else pass that portal.”

“And what do you plan to do?” Burner asked, watching her wings unfold.

“Bring a lost pony home. Whether she wants to or not.” Luna said before shooting into the air.




(Canterlot)




“Does every pony know where they’re going?” Twilight asked. She had discussed with the group about the plan to spread out. As she expected, some of her friends were a little confused.

“Why am I not going to the Wonderbolts?” Rainbow Dash asked. “I did this training exercise several times. I know the route like the back of my hoof.”

“But I need you here to help the Wonderbolts secure the sky here.” Twilight explained. “Rarity and Pinkie Pie can get through the cave easily and if they are going after Spitfire, that means they are going to expect flying fighters. This will hopeful throw them off.”

“But why are you not going to the Crystal Palace? Why is it me and Fluttershy?” Apple Jack asked.

“As much as I would love to protect my brother, I need to stay focus,” Twilight said, looking out to the ground below. She saw several troops moving below. “I’ll have Starlight teleport you two to the Crystal Palace in a minute. Please keep them safe.”

“We will, Sugercube.” Apple Jack said and with a quick hug from the two, Starlight teleports them in a flash. At that moment, a loud horn blew from the west.

“An army approaches from the south!” Was shouted from a scout in the towers. The remaining group went to the south window and saw a large army on the horizon. The flags seem to show the sun being blocked out by a figure of a unicorn, Pegasi, and earth pony standing in victory.

“I guess this is it,” Celestia said, looking as the army approach. “I had hoped to never face this day again.” She took to the air and turn to her armies. “My fellow ponies, listen closely.” As she saw the faces of fear and confusions, looks of angry at those who betray and those with thoughts that they will not make it home. Celestia cast a spell to amplifier her voice and started her speech.

“As many of you know, we are being threatened by an army. An army being led by some pony you all have known, General Scorpio. Some of you know the ones who decided to join his side. Some of them are your brothers, your sisters but most importantly, they are your friends. I will not ask you to fight them. That is something I cannot ask you. But you must know that Scorpio is asking them to fight and he has neither the patience or mercy that I have. He hasn’t seen what war can really do. He is blinded by hatred and is poisoned by the thought of hatred. I cannot promise that your loved ones will leave unharmed but I will promise this. I will protect you all till my dying breath and I will punish those who threaten us.”

There was a moment of silent, then the whole group responded in kind.

“Hail, the princess! Hail, the protector of Equestria!” The soldiers cried out.




(Across the field.)


“So, she thinks she can scare us with a speech.” General Scorpio said, smiling while watching through a telescope. “It almost an adorable. Alright soldiers, draw your arrows!” The sound of several bows being drawn filled the air and Scorpio raised his left front hoof in the air. He was about to bring it down when he heard something. It was coming from behind them and coming fast. A high pitch scream that seemed to rattle his very bones.

A loud crash caused him to turn around and what he saw was not what he expected. Several of his fighters had moved away from a figure that had crashed down onto them. What Scorpio saw was a figure that was cover by a pair of white feather wings.

“What is your name and rank, Pegasus?” Scorpio demanded. A soft chuckle came from the figure.

“Oh, I’m not a pegasus.” The figure said and the wings unfolded as Scorpio watch it stood up. He saw the man he had shoved in a hole standing before him, with wings. “I am your reckoning.”
> Chapter Fourteen:The Monsters that live in Men.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Canterlot)


“Incoming fire!” A scout shouted from the tower. Celestia turned to see something heading for the castle at a frightening speed. She was confused because she didn’t see any cannons being prep and didn’t know of anything else that can produce something this fast. She realized it wasn’t a cannon but a pony that was coming at the castle. She ducked in time to see the pony fly right over her and crash into the wall behind her. She watched as the pony slid down to the ground, leaving a blood smear on the wall.

“What was that?” Rainbow Dash said, flying down from her post. Twilight ran into the room and saw the cripple earth pony on the ground.

“They’re throwing their own ponies at us!?!” Twilight said, shocked at the sight. The three heard a moan from the pony and they turn to see him roll to his side to face them. They gasp to see it was General Scorpio, beaten and bloody. He was muttering and seem to be senseless.

“What wrong with him?” Rainbow Dash asked, getting closer. Celestia cast a wound finding spell onto him and saw several bones broken, including his spine. “Did his own do this to him?” Rainbow Dash asked, looking down at him.

“Why would they do this?” Twilight asked, seeing several cuts bleeding profusely. “If they didn’t want to do this anymore, why do this to him?” Scorpio suddenly grabbed Twilight and pull her close to him.

“It wasn’t my soldiers.” He manages to groan, blood mixing with his spit. “It was that monster.” He started to struggle to get his words out as the flow of blood increase. “I…should of …kill it… when I first had… the chance.” As he spat out the last words out, he let out a loud rattling breath and stop moving.

“If it wasn’t his soldiers, then what did this?” Twilight asked out loud. Rainbow Dash turned around and look down to the battlefield.

“I think I know.” She said, pointing down. The two turned to see what could only be described as a massacre happening on the field. The army seemed to try to kill something in the center but whatever it was, it was cutting through them like paper. Twilight summon a pair of binoculars to get a better look. She couldn’t get a good look at whatever was doing the fighting was moving a lot faster than she expected. A loud noise came from behind and Starlight teleported back into the castle.

“Alright, I’m going to teleport Pinkie and WHAT THE!?!” Starlight was startled to find a dead body in the corner. She looked to see Celestia, Twilight and Rainbow Dash watching something from the balcony. She trotted over to see the massacre happening below. “What is going on?”

“We don’t know. I can’t get a good look at what the army fighting.” Twilight said, scanning the field. Starlight quickly summoned her own pair of binoculars and look down at the chaos below. Both she and Twilight watched as a swarm of soldiers got cleared out and got the first good look at what was killing them all. They saw a human holding a large sword wearing only a piece of clothing around his waist and a large pair of white feather wings. Twilight didn’t understand what was going on but she heard Starlight gasp. She looked to see Starlight lower her binoculars slowly.

“He said they weren’t real.” Starlight mutter.

“Who said they weren’t real? What are you talking about?” Twilight asked. Starlight pulled a book from her bag. Twilight recognized the book from earlier, the one she was supposed to give to Luna.

“That, right there!” Starlight shouted, flipping to the front of the book. “It’s called an angel. Something from one of their religions, a warrior of a god or something.” She stopped at one of the pages. “There. Right there.” She lifted the book up and showed it to the rest that was standing there. In it showed a picture of a wing human stabbing what looked like a dragon with a spear. Twilight quickly read the passage and look back to see another group of soldiers getting wipe out with a swing of his sword.

“Well, there only one. I think we can handle it.” Rainbow Dash said, wincing as she saw one pony get its head knock clean off with one punch from the angel.

“What if there more than one?” Twilight asked a little panic. “What if they’re sending more to the Wonderbolts or…” Twilight paused as a horrible thought cross her mind. “or the Crystal Palace?” She turned to Starlight. “Get Pinkie and Rarity to the Wonderbolt. Then, go back to Apple Jack and Fluttershy to warn them of this creature.”

“What makes you think it going to fight us?” Rainbow Dash said. A loud cry from the ground caused the group to look out from the balcony. They saw the angel jump into the air and was heading right for the castle. “I take that back. That thing is definitely going to attack us.” Celestia stepped forward and started charging a spell.

“Do as Twilight say,” Celestia said, gathering her strength. “I will deal with this intruder.” With that, she launched herself into the air.




(In the mountains below Cloudsdales.)  


“WHERE IS OUR BACKUP!?!” Spitfire shouted over the sound of arrows being fired, causing the small group to be corner behind a rock wall. Blaze send a couple of air grenades over the wall and duck down next to Spitfire.

“We can’t get any messages because they’ve blocked us out!” Blaze called out, as a blast of wind prevented more arrows for a few seconds. “We are running out of wind grenades and we don’t have a decent fighter with these trainees. WE are outmatched and outnumbered. And I think they know that.” As if to prove her point, the arrows stop and a voice echo from the entrance.

“Guess who has no weapons and no way to reach back up?” The voice called out. Spitfire recognized the voice and groan in annoyance.

“Who is it?” Blaze asked.

“Aquarius!” Spitfire shouted. “You joined this fail rebellion? I thought you were smarter than us?”

“From where I’m standing, it looks like I made the smart choice.” Aquarius’s voice called out. “While you stick to the fool Celestia, I’ve made the right choice and decided to evolve. We cannot show mercy to every species we meet. We are the ones with power. WE are the ones with the stronger armies and what does the princess do with this power? Forgive the changeling just because they got a new paint job. I thought her student was stupid after allowing the little psycho living with her.”

“A lot of smart words for some pony who going to be in jail soon!” Spitfire shouted. “How long until Celestia sends her armies to find you? Or her “Stupid” student? Do you really want to be on the receiving end of their rainbow?” A loud pop noise filled the air and Spitfire saw three ponies appear in front of her. She recognized two as Pinkie Pie and Rarity.

“Oh, thank Celestia,” Spitfire said in a whisper. “The rest are coming too, right?”

“Nope, it just us.” Pinkie said with a smile. Spitfire’s jaw dropped in shock.

“We are trapped in a cave by at least twenty flyers and they send me a party planner and a dress maker!?!” She said in a harsh whisper. “I mean, don’t get me wrong. I respect what you can do but we kind of need fighters. Why couldn’t I get Rainbow Dash or Twilight?”

“They’re busy.” Starlight mutter. “I’m just going to rest a bit before…” She was cut by Pinkie shuddering like crazy. “What is it?”

“My Pinkie senses!!!” Pinkie said, shaking her head. “Something big is coming down the tunnel.” As she said this, a loud roar filled the cave.

“What the… KILL IT!!!!” Aquarius’s voice shouted and the sound of combat came into the small cave at full blast.

“About time!” Spitfire said, wiping her forehead from sweat. “It sounded like back up has arrived.”

“I don’t think it on our side.” Rarity pointed out as the sound of combat started to die down.

“Who else could it be?” Blaze asked. A loud thud came from the tunnel and they turn to see something land right in front of them. It was the head of Aquarius, torn right from her body.

“What in the name of…” Spitfire started when a low growl cut her off. They look to see a pair of cat eyes that glow green start come down the entrance.

“There no exit from here, is there?” Rarity asked as they started to back out.

“No,” Spitfire answered. “We were discussing the plan of the exercise in here when they attack. We were basically stuck in here; me, Blaze and about five trainees. This is where we train for a hostage situation and there is no way out.”

“Poor little ponies.” A voice floated into the room. “Trap like mice and nowhere to run.” They watch a lion’s paw step into the light and a face came into the light. Starlight recognized it as a human face but didn’t understand why it had a lion’s body. She quickly opened her books and flip to S. She saw a picture like what was standing in front of them.

“Girls!” Starlight shouted. “I know what it is. It’s a Sphinx!”

“What a Sphinx?” Spitfire shouted, watching the creature walk back and forth in front of the tunnel entrance.

“A creature of riddles.” Starlight read it out loud from the book. “Know to block path or roadways, it allows travelers to pass if they answer a riddle. If they answer wrong, the Sphinx would rip them to shreds and feast on the bones.”

“It asks riddle? What was their riddle!?!” Spitfire shouted, pointing to the head of Aquarius.

“Oh, they had a riddle.” The Sphinx said, drawing circles in the dirt. “The answer wasn’t "kill it".” It came closer to the group, purring softly. Starlight stood in front and starting to charge a spell.

“Alright, I’ll answer any…” Starlight started but was cut off by Pinkie jumping in front.

“I’ll handle this,” Pinkie announced, standing in front.

“Pinkie, what are you doing?” Starlight whisper, keeping her eyes on the Sphinx.

“You need to get to the Chrystal Palace. You don’t have time for playing games.” Pinkie whisper back. “I, on the other hoof, can play games all day. Go to Shining Armor and hopefully it’s something simpler to deal with. Go.”  With that, Starlight teleported. The Sphinx smiled and drew its claw in and out.

“Alright, little pink pony.” The Sphinx started, showing a bloody smile. “I have three riddles for you. The first riddle…”

“Hold your horses.” Pinkie cut her off, causing every pony to look in shock. “I have a riddle for you.” The Sphinx look shocked for a second then return to smiling.

“Alright, I’ll play. What your riddle?” She said, continuing to draw circles in the dirt. Pinkie cleared her throat dramatically and begun.

“If I have to have experiences to have a job but I need a job to get experience, how is this possible?” Pinkie asked. The Sphinx face dropped.

“What?” The room all said in union.






(Crystal Palace.)


Starlight popped in to see the castle was dead quiet. She didn’t like this at all and was getting a bad feeling when she felt something wrap around her waist and pull her back. She landed in a room to see Fluttershy closing a trap door behind them.

“What are you doing here?” Fluttershy asked quietly. “We thought you wanted to help Twilight and Rainbow Dash to defend Canterlot.”  Starlight saw that Apple Jack was rewrapping the rope. “Cadence and Shining Armor are being held up a safe room. We have been helping the guards secured the castle but so far, we haven’t seen any pony approach.”

“There been a change of plan.” Starlight said, brushing off some dust. “So far, something been following the three leaders and each one seems to be from human lore. Maybe we got lucky and whatever was following the group that was coming here caught up with them. Maybe they’re fighting to the death in the snow.”

“Or maybe…” A voice said from the darkness. “We weren’t stupid enough to charge in but go through the back door.” Starlight felt magic wrap around her throat and before she could react, was lifted into the air. Starlight started gasping for air as she watched four unicorns appear out of thin air, being led by Gemini.

“So, my comrades are fighting monsters,” Gemini said, concentrating the spell on Starlight. “So that what happens to those human, how interesting.” Apple Jack made a move to stop him but another unicorn put a shield up to block her. “If either of you tries something, you will have to deliver Starlight here back to Twilight in pieces.” The two stayed still and he looked back up to the struggling Starlight.

“You said that monsters were attacking my partners. What kind of monsters are we talking about?” Gemini asked, slightly tightening the spell around Starlight’s throat.

“Not really fighting.” Starlight said, struggling to breathe. “Both Scorpio and Aquarius are dead. Your rebellion is finish.” There was a moment of silence and the Gemini started laughing. The whole room looked at him, a little unsettled, as he continued to laugh.

“You think I care about those idiots!?!” He said, his laugh going down to a slow chuckle. “My rebellion has far greater than that. I told you, magic is more powerful than friendship. I just used those two to get to my real goal. The alicorns.” He started pacing back and forth. “Why settle to rule when you can be a god. Twilight prove how powerful we could be and if I could reproduce it, imagine the possibility. And now, with proof of other worlds, why stay in this one? We could become the most fear race in all the galaxy, maybe in all of the existence.”

“You’re insane.” Starlight said harshly, still struggling to breathe. Gemini looked up at her annoyed.

“And you just have a lack of imagination,” Gemini responded. “But it won’t matter because I’m going to…” He suddenly stopped and a weird look came across his face.

“Sir, what wrong?” A unicorn asked. He turned his head slowly to the unicorn.

“I can’t move.” He said through gritted teeth. He shot into the air and smash into the ceiling with enough force that it cracked the crystal. Starlight was let go from the spell and drop to the ground, gasping for air. She looked up in time to see Gemini smash on to the floor, breaking the ground underneath him. He spat out a wad of blood and look around.

“What is going on?” He muttered as blood poured from his mouth. A loud crack came from the trap door entrance and the whole room turned to see something float in. It was cover in tatter black cloak and seem to be nothing but bones. The eyes were deep red and went it spook, it sends shivers down Starlight’s spine.

“I’ve become death, destroyer of worlds.” It said in a gravel filled voice.
> Between a God and a Warrior.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Celestia stared at the creature that was in front of her as they float in the air. It looked human but she didn’t see any of them have wings. This one used these wings gracefully and seem to keep it in the air easily. If this was what Starlight called an angel, she will have to be careful.

“Halt,” Celestia shouted, spreading her wings. “You murder several of my subjects and terrorize the ponies of my royal guard. I will give you one chance to turn back. Return home with this gift of mercy. Please, do not fight. I am offering you a chance of peace.” The angel looks at Celestia with a cold look and then it raised its sword.

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; the God of my strength.” The angel said, pointing the sword to Celestia. “Only my Lord can show me mercy and you are not a god. You are a demon, a monster like the dragons before and I shall be like Michael. I will slay you demon and I will lead humanity into a world of wonders.”

“I will ask you again,” Celestia said, calmly and collectively. “Leave this place and I will show you…”

“Silence!!!” The angel shouted, cutting Celestia off. “It will be you that shall be begging for mercy, demon.” There was a silence that seemed to hang heavily in the air. All that could see were holding their breath as Celestia just looked at the angel, only a hard look in her eyes.

“I want you to know,” Celestia said, her voice calm but cold. “That I tried to show you mercy. I only wanted to have peace between our kinds, to try to prosper. I was preparing to fight ponies that served me because they thought we should conquer. I was willing to do what was necessary for our kinds to live in peace. But you seem determined to show the worst of your kind, to show the evil that lives in your hearts. I will not allow this to infect my ponies and I WILL NOT stand by to watch you harm any more of my kind!” Celestia cast a spell and it warped her in a golden light. When the light went away, a gasp went across the crowd as they saw what Celestia had done.

She was cover in a gold plated armor that shine in the early morning light. The armor was painted with the sun in the middle with golden flames surrounding it. Her helmet was a Galea, with a flame mohawk. She summoned a large sword and a shield, embroiled with a large sun. She flipped the sword in the air and with a swing of the sword, it burst into flames. The angel smiled and moved into a fighting stance.

“I shall have your head.” The angel said, keeping his sword ready. “You are a false god and I shall smite you!”

“If that what you believe,” Celestia responded, keeping the shield steady. “I have a few tricks that can change your mind.”  With that, the angel charge at her. Their sword clash with a loud clang and the angel push hard against Celestia but she seemed not fazed. He pulled back but this allowed Celestia to smash forward, sending him into the ground. He crashed with enough force that the ground cracked.

He resettled himself and dived backed into the air but Celestia came down hard. He barely had time to block the hit but he pushed back. He ground his teeth and push as hard as he could. Celestia flew back, allowing him to pursue. But as soon as he caught up with her, she disappeared in a flash. He looked around to see she was not in sight so he shot into the sky.

“Where are you!?!” He shouted. “Face me, demon. Come out and face your death.”

“Oh, I will face my death but not today.” Celestia appeared behind and with one slice of the sword, struck him down the middle of his back. He cried out in pain and swing his sword at her. His sword smashed into her armor but hardly left a dent. He took another swing but with one swipe of her shield, the sword was knocked out of his hand and fell to the ground with a crash. The angel was about to go for it when Celestia put a sword in his way.

“I have shown you my strength,” She said. “Now yield and leave this world.”

“I’m a soldier and I WILL NOT YIELD!” He shouted and dived at Celestia. The move caught her off guard, allowing him to grab her and he started punching. He aimed for her face and managed to score a few hits before she blasted him away with a spell. He flew back a few feet as she recovered from his blow. “I don’t need a sword to kill you. I have something you can never have.” He raised his hands. “These.”

He dived at her again but Celestia raised her shield in time. He smashed into it and at first, Celestia thought he was knock out. She was quickly proven wrong when she felt him starting punch into the shield. She watched as with each hit, the shield falters a little more. Then finally, with a roar of anger, he punched right through the shield and rip it in half. The shield dissipated into dust as the magic fade.

“I understand now.” He said, brushing the dust away. “I understand why these simple creatures worship you. But I’m not a simple creature.” He brought his hand together and raised them over his hand. He brought them hard onto Celestia with enough force that she shot into the castle. Her sword disappeared as she crashed into the ceiling. She hit the floor and slid to a stop by a couple of guards.

“Princess!!!” They shouted. They started to arm themselves when Celestia raised a hoof.

“Stand down.” She said, getting back up. “This is my fight and I shall win.” Celestia summoned a spell and fired in directly at the angel. He dodged and dive right inside the castle, landing in a crouch position. He leaped forward and started throwing more punches but in a wilder, animal like way. Celestia could dodge most of them but a few got lucky, leaving her with a few bruises.

“This is why you fail.” He shouted. “You surround yourself in fake victories. Look at these,” He gestured at the stain glass windows of the hall. “These images show only victories of other but not your own. It is because you have no victories.”

“Actually, there a really interesting story behind that,” Celestia said, stepping forward. “You see, one of my victory was over my sister and…” She sent a blast of energy right into him, sending throw a glass window into the court yard. “Darn it, Window Painter is going to be so mad.” She flew up to the window to see the angel, stunned and dazed from the hit.

“I will… defeat.” He tried to get back up but stumble to the ground onto all four.

“You have fought well but this must end,” Celestia said. She flew down and resummons her sword. “I’m sorry it had to end like this.” She brought the sword into the air and brought it down hard in one swipe. A loud clang filled the air and it echoes across the courtyard. He had caught the sword and crush it into dust.

“I am not done.” He said, getting back up. “I will break you and after that, kill every false god that dare stand in my way.” Celestia sigh and summon another weapon, a hammer. She twirled it a couple time before diving into the attack again.

“I hope the others aren't having as much trouble.” Celestia thought as she batted the angel back into the sky.




(The cave underneath Cloudsdales.)


“Ok, for the last time,” The Sphinx said, rubbing its head in hope to stop a headache. “Are you going to ask a real riddle?”

“What?” Pinkie asked, faking an innocent look. “That last one was a riddle.”

“NO!” The sphinx shouted, smashing the ground in front of her. “That was a simile!”

“Are you sure?” One of the recruits shouted from deeper in the cave. “It sounded like a metaphor to me.”

“It'll be a shame if a creature of riddle didn’t know the difference between a simile and a metaphor.” Rarity said, sitting from a distance and scanning the ceiling with a few spells. The sphinx was too distracted to care at this moment.

“I don’t care!!!” The sphinx shouted, getting frustrated. “You said you had a riddle and I expect a riddle!”

“Alright, alright, chill.” Pinkie said. “Don’t get your fur all ruffled.” The sphinx roared in angry but Pinkie ignored it. She sat back and started thinking for a bit. A full minute later, Pinkie started clapping her hooves together. “I got it! Two ponies walked into a bar…”




(Canterlot)


Both Celestia and the angel stood on the ground, panting in exhaustion. Celestia had summoned every weapon she ever fought with and although they did some damage, he kept coming. She knew what she had to do and she was hating it.

“Surrender,” Celestia said, trying not to pant too hard. “You are clearly not strong enough to continue fighting at this rate. Please, don’t continue this pointless fight.”

“Pointless!?!” He shouted, with a crazy look in his eyes. “It is never pointless to fight a monster and I will fight until my dying breath!”

“Very well,” Celestia said and with a flap of her wing shot into the sky. She raised until she was blocking the high noon sun. She looked to see the angel standing in defiance. She inhaled deeply and started concentrating on a spell. A spell she once swore to never use. “I have asked and begged for you to stop. But your pride has led us down this path and now, you leave me with no choice.”

“What!?! What can you possibly do? I’m invincible and impervious to your weapons. There is nothing you can do!” He shouted.

“You should know,” Celestia said, a yellow aura growing from her horn. “As the princess of my kind, I control the sun so they can grow their crops.” Her eyes suddenly turn into a bright yellow. “That comes with a lot of power. When my sister turned by Nightmare Moon, I refused to use it out of the love for my sister. I have no such love for you. This is your final mercy.”

The angel looked up to see Celestia summon a large ball of energy and fired down onto him. He didn’t have time to dodge but he wasn’t going to try. He was going to prove that he was more powerful than anything they can throw at him.

“The Lord is my shield and I’’…” Before he could finish, the energy hit like a sledgehammer and collapse on the ground. He felt the heat pound onto him and he couldn’t get up. It was ripping into him, flaying off his skin like he was being pressed into the sun. He tried to push back but a large snap filled his ears. He watched as his very arms ripped out of their sockets and the energy push into him further. One last thought crossed his mind before everything when white.

“Father?”