Chapter 1: The world of Friendship

Roxas started falling from the sky to a new world he has never been to before.

Thanks to his magic his shape started to change according to the world order, his hands turned into hooves, his body transformed into a skinny stallion, a pair of wings appear, a light gray fur covers his whole body, a blonde spiky mane grew, and in one of his flanks a mark appear, it had the form of the cross Roxas has in his normal clothes.

"Ugh what happened to me? I feel kind of funny" Roxas said appreciating his whole new aspect.

"Where am I?"

Roxas was so confused about the place he was, but he decided to continue exploring this new world.

He started walking around the area until he saw a bunch of apple trees gather on a farm.

"Maybe I could ask for help there" Roxas thought while he was getting closer to the farmhouse.

But before reaching out the barnyard a rush of memories struck Roxas, memories of a brown-haired boy with a keyblade.

"S...S...Sora?Roxas said fainting away on the grass.

Minutes later an orange mare with a yellow mane and a yellow filly with red mane found the young stallion unconscious on the grass.

"Ya thin' he's alright sis?" the young filly said.

"I don't know, let's bring him back to the house just to be sure" the orange mare said.

Roxas started dreaming about the brown-haired kid.

"C'mon Rik@&$ if I win I'm cap$%, and if you win then #$%%%#, kai-#$%$#"

" Its my lucky charm ##%## to me#%%"

"Dont worry ##$%@ I will"

Random memories of someone else appeared, they were all messed up and scrabble but that same thing made Roxas react again.

Our hero woke up inside of an old wooden room, the place looked comfortable and it had really good space for a normal room.

"What a weird dream...Roxas said, "Oh, where are my clothes"

When Roxas started watching the whole place he saw his organization cloak laying down on a chair, he then stood up from the bed and tried to walk on his fours to get his clothes back.

"Sure walking like this is pretty hard huh?" he thought finally grabbing his cloak back.

"I should get a new outfit after this, I can no longer use these clothes since I'm not part of the organization now, It would only cause me more trouble." Roxas thought

"But I guess I could use the ability to repel the darkness for a while." "But for now, is time to go"

Roxas tried to summon a dark corridor but nothing happened not even a single glimpse of dark magic.

"What just happen? Why is the dark magic not responding here? looks like I'm really far away from home" Roxas thought but he was about to be interrupted by someone coming to the room.

Roxas heard footsteps coming from outside so he quickly canceled his dark magic and returned to bed.

The door opened just to reveal the same orange mare who helped him yesterday.

"Good morning pal, Ya alright? Ya collapsed yesterday on the back farm"

"Yesterday? I slept for a day?" Roxas whispered.

"What did ya say?"the orange mare said.

"Oh, nothing thank you for asking, but where are we exactly? Roxas asked the orange mare.

"You are in Sweet apple acres, my family barn, follow me downstairs the dinner is almost ready, and I bet you dying for something to eat" the mare said.

Roxas didn't expect such cordiality from a creature but he accepted the offer.

"Ehmm...sure ill be right there in a minute."Roxas answered.

When the mare was about to leave she realized she was forgetting something.

"Oh where are my manners, we didn't introduce ourselves"She said patting her head. "I'm Applejack nice to meet you."

"{What a weird name does she have} I'm Roxas, thank you for rescuing me"

"Roxas?, what a weird name, I never heard a name like that before, are you foreign?

"{Really? And I'm the one with the weird name?} Yeah I'm from very far far away" Roxas said trying to cover up his identity.

"Soup's on, everypony!" an elderly voice called up from downstairs.

"That's my grandma, dinner must be ready now c'mon"

Roxas left the bed and went downstairs just to see the rest of the apple family.

"Uh, Good morning every...pony?"Roxas said with a very confused tone about the situation.

"Roxas!!, meet the apple family," Applejack said excitedly.

The orange mare started presenting every member of her family, starting with the youngest one.

"This is my little sister applebloom"

"You're that collapsed pony we found in the outskirts, nice to meet you" The filly shakes her hoove with the gray stallion.

"That big guy is ma'h brother, big mac"

"And this lovely apple pie is my grandma, granny smith".

Roxas started looking at the family and star thinking some stuff about them.

{They look very close to each other, even though its a family of four, I wonder what happen to her parents, maybe they live in another city?}

"Nice to meet you, I'm Roxas, thanks for having me as your guest.

"What a polite stallion you found sweetie" granny smith said looking at applejack with flirty eyes.

"Granny!!!"Applejack said blushing.

Applebloom then approached Roxas to interrogate him.

" What a strange cutie mark you have there, what does it mean? What's your special talent?"

"Cutie mark? What's that?" Roxas asked the little filly.

"What? Don't you know about the marks that every pony has on its flanks? And you still have one? That's unfair!" Apple bloom said attacking Roxas verbally.

"Excuse my sister the talks about cutie marks always makes her anxious, she forgot that YOU are foreign from ponyville" Applejack said rescuing Roxas.

"Oh yeah, you mean this thing" Roxas said looking at his flanks, showing the mark with the shape of a cross. *Like the zipper from his outfit and also it had the nobody symbol behind it*

"To be honest i dont remember what it means."

"It's fine you should be tired from yesterday, just relax and enjoy the meal, maybe that would help you recover your memory" Applejack said opening the feast.

"Woah! This looks great" Roxas was speechless with the quantity of the food on the table.

"Enjoy the meal dear every time we have a guest the apple family makes their best dishes"

The five ponies started eating everything on the table, Roxas was enjoying every single slice of apple pie, every single drop from apple juice, and every single chunk of an apple fritter.

After he gained enough confidence at the dinner, Roxas asked a question to Applejack.

"Hey Applejack, can you explain to me what is a cutie mark?"

"Sure Roxas, a cutie mark is the symbol of your personality or talent that makes you different from everypony in that case you have that weird symbol and that cross thing? I don't know" Applejack answered confused with the complex cutie mark Roxas had.

Minutes later Roxas finished every dish he tasted before.

"I...think... I'm full now, If I eat another pie I will explode"

"Really? Look at your body young stallion, you need to eat more to become stronger, your legs are about to disappear" Granny Smith said grabbing one of Roxas's face cheeks making him do a really funny face.

"HAHAHA, That sure is how my grandma likes to toy around" Applejack said.

After this little funny break the family had, Applejack was ready to hear about Roxas's past.

"Are you ready to talk about yourself, Roxas?"

"Hmm where do I start?".

"In my job, I've used to hang out with one guy, a friend of mine, he had a red mane and a couple of droplets Mark's lower in his eyes, we used to watch the sunset above a giant clock tower eating ice cream every single day" Roxas told.

"What about your clothes? they look scary" Apple bloom asked.

"They were from my job, but since I quit, it doesn't have sense to keep wearing that uniform" Roxas answered.

"And your cutie mark?

Roxas looked at his flank again.

{That symbol, that cross, they were there...in ...Twilight town}
" Ugh my head, it hurts to remember"
aaaaahhhh Roxas screamed in pain falling unconscious again.

Roxas began seeing images of a brown-haired teenager, he was in some kind of alley knocked out, when a Dog suddenly started licking his face to wake him up.

When the teen woke up he started running and saying things.

"What happened to my home? my island? Riku!, Kai-.

The memory stopped without advertisement. And now Roxas was the one being licked by a dog.

"Hey Winona! down girl!Applejack said moving her pet dog down.

"You okay Roxas?" Applebloom asked nervously.

"Y..Yeah don't worry, it was just a memory of a certain pony, it keeps happening to me" Roxas said standing back again.

"Do you know the name of this pony?"Applejack asked the stallion.

"Sora" he answered.

"Do you know him?"

"To be honest, not face to face, but I like to, for some reason, I think he's very connected to me" Roxas said.

The entire family didn't know what the stallion was talking about, luckily granny smith was there to break the awkward silence.

"Relax little pie, maybe some fresh air will help you, Applejack why don't you explain to him how to do a little harvest" Granny smith said suggesting a little activity to keep Roxas entertained.

"Alright Grandma, follow me Sugarcube!Applejack said.

Both ponies went to the back part of the farm, in that area a lot of apple trees were planted.

"You see all these apple trees? we are going to harvest them.

Roxas nodded and then proceeded to watch Applejack harvest demonstration.

"First you stand behind the tree you want to harvest, second you move your body in the opposite direction of the tree, and finally with your hind legs kick it with all the strength you have" All the apples from the tree fell to a bucket.

"C'mon give it a try"

Roxas stood behind the tree and copying Applejack's moves he stroked the tree just as hard as she did it before.

"Like that?" Roxas asked.

Applejack was speechless, she didn't know how this rookie had impressive harvesting skills.

"Looks like I found myself a new partner, I didn't know you have this talent for apple harvesting Roxas" Applejack said.

"Well neither do I" Roxas answered.

"C'mon let's make this harvest quickly"Applejack said.

Both ponies began to kick a big part of the trees surrounding Sweet Apple Acres collecting the entire apples that fell from them.

Time passed by, and Roxas was getting used to this form of life, without any worries from the heartless or those stupid missions of the Organization, but the thought of finding a way to exit this world was still on his head up until the afternoon.

The sunset arrived and Roxas decided to climb up the barnyard just to have a peek at it.

{What am I supposed to do, I can't stay here any longer I need to find Sora, but this place gives me a strange feeling of... Home}

"What are you doing here!?"Applejack said scaring Roxas in the process.

"Woah, what are YOU doing here, you scared me"Roxas asked back.

"Well I saw you from my room so I wonder what was going on here"

Roxas finally decides to talk about it.

"Every day when I finished my job, I watched the sunset and ate ice cream with my friend"Roxas answered.

"Oh, it's ok if I stay here making you company?"Applejack asked.

"Sure, be my guest"

Both stay watching the sunset for a while until the curiosity of Applejack make her ask a question.

"Hey Roxas, what was your old work about, what did you do there"

The question hit Roxas out of guard so he quickly made up something.

"We spied ponies?!

"Like cops? Or something?

"Yeah, that's why I have that cloak"Roxas answered.

"You sure?"Applejack said with a doubt look closer at Roxas's face.

Roxas started sweating.

"Fine I believe you, but I don't like when a pony lies to me"

"Dont worry you can trust me." {OUGH, what have i done} Roxas thought.

After more time Now Roxas decided to make the question.

"Hey Applejack, I want to ask you something, it's ok if you don't want to answer it"Roxas said.

"What's wrong?"she replied.

"What happen to your parents?"

Applejack answered very directly.

"They passed away a couple of years ago"

"Im sorry to hear that"

"Don't worry, I manage to overcome that pain with the help of my family"Applejack answered.

"What about you?"

"Me? I don't remember having parents"Roxas said.

"So you had to live on your own all this time?"Applejack said.

"Yep, pretty much, but I don't feel sad for that"

"Yeah now you have us, we are going to help you Roxas with anything you need"Applejack said.

"You know, at first I thought you were completely crazy, I mean your name and weird cutie mark" Applejack said.

"Wow, thanks for the compliment"Roxas said with a funny tone.

"Let me finish" Applejack said pushing Roxas.

"But now I see that you aren't that mad after all, you were just lonely" Applejack said.

Roxas wasn't offended about what Applejack said, he took it very fine.

"Like I asked Know-it-all" Roxas said pushing Applejack.

"Hey, stop it" Applejack said with a little blush on her face.

They both started laughing until the sun went down.

"Tomorrow is going to be a busy day" Applejack said.

"Hey Roxas could you do me a favor please?"

"Sure why not" Roxas answered.

"I have a list of "to do stuff", I was going to ask you if you could help me with part of that list" Applejack said.

"Sure I don't have a problem with that" Roxas said.

"Thank You, Roxas, see you tomorrow" Applejack said getting down from the barn.

Roxas stayed for a little while pondering about what Applejack said.

{Was loneliness the reason why I sometimes felt uncomprehended, I don't think so, I have axel, he listened to me every time, or was it just a fallacy? I won't get more philosophical about this, but having someone to truly talk, works for me}

The next morning.

{Ugh what a peaceful night, but right now I should finish what applejack asked me to}

Roxas grabbed his cloak, went down to the kitchen, and grabbed the list of Applejack missing chores, then he proceeds to the town called ponyville.

{Applejack told me that if I followed the path from the entrance of her farm I will arrive at ponyville in a couple of minutes}

After just a pair of minutes, our stallion finally arrived at the joyful town of ponyville, it was a weird contrast for him sawing a colorful town compared to the isolated and dark city of The World that never was.

Roxas took out the list and started checking it step by step.

{Let's see, what's the first thing on the list, "ask Rarity for her newest collection of ribbons" hmm... That should be easy}

The gray stallion Pegasus arrived at a fancy house full of shining gems adorning the building.

Roxas knocked on the door waiting for an answer which was given very quickly.

"Just a minute"A young female voice said.

The door opened revealing a little filly unicorn with a Fuschia mane.

"Carousel boutique, how can we help you sir"

"Wait you are the owner?" Roxas asked confuse about the situation.

"Well...no my sister is the one in charge but she is very occupied right now.

A little later a more mature unicorn with a dark purple mane joined the conversation.

"Sweetiebell, what did i tell you about lies"

"Sorry Rarity"

"How can i help... Oh!Rarity said being speechless by the appearance of the young stallion.

"I have never seen that kind of outfit and...oh my you are quite handsome.

"Excuse me what did you say?Roxas asked.

"Oh sorry sorry where are my manners, my name is Rarity nice to meet you" The white unicorn said.

"Im Roxas the pleasure is mine"

"Oh I see you have some formality manners, but a horrible sense in fashion, I mean have you ever thought about getting new clothes?" Rarity said mocking Roxas Outfit.

"Now that you mention it, yeah I was planning to buy some new clothes." Roxas answered

"Well dear, I can make you new ones for free"Rarity replied.

"Oh really? But I don't have any money for it.Roxas answered.

"Don't worry about it my dear, do you have something in mind?"Rarity asked the stallion to get some blueprints for his new outfit.

"Actually yes, I used to have a black shirt and a white jacket with black squares, oh and also a chain necklace with an emblem pretty similar to my cutie mark" Roxas replied.

"Hmm might be a new wonderful set for my boutique, all right let me do it but first, I'm going to check your measures quickly."

Rarity started taking notes about Roxas's sizes, height, leg length, and wingspan.

"With that skinny-svelte figure, It could take me about two weeks for finishing your jacket and shirt" Rarity said.

"2 weeks?! Wow, that's pretty impressive, oh I almost forgot Applejack ask me if you had the ribbon box she ordered ready" Roxas replied.

"Sure, its on that mannequin over there" Rarity answered.

Roxas grabbed the box with the ribbons and also started seeing all of Rarity's past works.

"I can see that you really like making dresses and suits"

"I always dreamed of becoming the most successful designer in all Equestria"

"If you keep this good work I'm pretty sure your dream will become true, those dresses are amazing"Roxas said.

"Y...Y...You think so?"Rarity said blushing a little.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure one day an important pony will appreciate the effort put into the making of these dresses"

"W...w...thanks for that comment you just cheer up my morning"Rarity said.

"Don't worry, I have to go now, I still have some work to do see you next time Rarity" Roxas said leaving the boutique.

Rarity continued watching him until she loses sight of him.

"GYAAAHH! He is so handsome and a total gentlestallion" Rarity screamed.

"Haha, My sister is in love" Sweetiebell said making fun of her sister's new crush.

"Quiet Seeetiebell! don't ruin this moment"Rarity replied.

Moments later Roxas took out the list again and start reading it. But for some reason, his reflexes went rocket up when he heard that something was getting closer to him.

"Look out!!!"

Roxas did a fast reversal to dodge the flying object that was about to hit him.

Surprisingly it was not an object but a pegasus like him.

"Woah are you okay? you took a serious crash right there"Roxas said concerned.

"Yeah I'm fine, you got some nice reflexes by yourself" The pegasus mare said.

"Uh..? thanks? But who are you?"Roxas asked.

"I'm the greatest flier in Equestria, Rainbow dash! Sorry for scaring you I was practicing my new acrobatic skills but I lose control of my landing and fell right here" Rainbow dash explained.

"I see so you are Rainbow dash, I'm Roxas, Applejack told me if you could give her the weather schedule for the week"Roxas said.

"You are a pegasus buddy, you can do that yourself, now if you excuse me I will return to my activities see ya"Rainbow dash said preparing to fly back to where it was.

"Wait!!Roxas screamed.

Rainbow dash stops her wings.

"Yeah?"Rainbow dash said starting to get tired of the situation.

"I don't know how to do it Roxas said embarrassed.

Really? something that easy, and you can't do it?Rainbow dash said mocking the stallion pegasus.

"Yeah, I've been having some amnesia problems"Roxas replied.

"Ok?, I'm going to tell you just once so I hope you memorize it"

Rainbow dash words made Roxas shed a tear.

"Ehm? You okay buddy?Rainbow dash said troubled by Roxas situation.

"Don't worry you just remind me of a long friend of mine" Roxas said.

"Ok?" Rainbow dash said.

"Ok, back to the subject, you see all of those clouds over there?" Rainbow dash pointed out.

"Yep"Roxas said.

"Pegasus like us can manipulate the clouds by feeling them"Rainbow explained.

"Really?" Roxas said flying towards the cloud.

{I love that flying here is very similar to neverland"

Roxas moved the cloud to somewhere else.

"And how does this help me to calculate the weather?"Roxas asked.

"You see that factory over there in the sky?"Rainbow dash said.

"Just go there and ask for it, very simple, I just help them to control the weather" Rainbow dash said.

"All right thanks for the help, see you later" Roxas said.

"Hey, how about a race to the factory" Rainbow dash said asking for a duel between her and the stallion.

"A race? Sure why not"Roxas replied.

"Alright, They don't call me Rainbow dash for nothing, ready, set, go!!Rainbow dash said rushing to the factory.

She thought she was winning the race by far but when she looked behind she saw Roxas catching up to her fastly.

{What? How is this possible? I thought I was the fastest pegasus in all ponyville}

Rainbow dash steps up her game and increases her speed even more.

Roxas noted this so he too raised his speed but in the end, Rainbow dash was victorious.

"[panting] Ha...Ha...Told ya im the fastest pegasus in Equestria"Rainbow dash replied.

"Impressive, you sure are the fastest"Roxas said normally.

{What?! he isn't even sweating? if the race was any longer I would have lost for sure"

"Thanks for the race it was pretty fun, but I still have some stuff to do let's do this again I'm pretty sure I will beat you next time"Roxas replied to the pegasus mare.

"Oh don't get too cocky Roxas, next time we see each other I'll make sure that the only thing you see is clouds"Rainbow dash replied.

"Heh so that's a challenge, then BRING IT ON" Roxas said making Rainbow dash feel pretty anxious.

"Well then see you later"

Rainbow dash left the scene.

Roxas asked for the weather schedule in the factory to cross down another objective from the list. The next thing was flowers for decoration.

"*For the Flowers ask Fluttershy she lives in a cottage outside the forest*"Roxas said imitating Applejack's voice.

"{I remember that Applejack told me that Fluttershy is very reserved so I hope I don't make her feel uncomfortable}" Roxas thought.

Roxas headed to the small house on the outskirts of the Everfree forest.

{That must be the everfree forest, applejack told me to stay away from it, probably because dangerous creatures are lurking in the woods, but I still have my keyblade so I have nothing to be afraid of}

Roxas knocked on the door hoping for an answer, but nothing happened.

Roxas knocked again but louder.

"O.....On my way"a very soft voice replied.

A yellow pegasus pony opened the door.

"Hi you must be Fluttershy, I'm Roxas nice to meet you."Roxas said extending his hoove.

Fluttershy accepted the hoove shake but very slowly.

{"After seeing a very extrovert pegasus like Rainbow dash this feels pretty weird."}Roxas thought.

"Applejack send me to pick some the flowers for her decoration"

"S...Sure they are on the table, over there in that basket"Fluttershy replied.

When Roxas was about to leave he saw that a lot of animals were waiting for her outside.

"Oh! so you like animals"Roxas said.

"A...actually I take care of them.Fluttershy said.

"A lot of animals arrive from the Everfree forest hurt from the creatures that lived there, so I treat them" Fluttershy replied.

"So you know about the everfree forest, why is it such a dangerous place?"Roxas asked the yellow pegasus mare.

"A lot of dangerous monsters live there, also it may be Black magic covering the forest, I don't know just thinking about it makes me feel nervous"

"{Black magic? dangerous monsters? could that mean, heartless?}Roxas thought.

Roxas's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a small bunny kicking his hind legs.

Angel! Don't attack our guest"Fluttershy said intimidating the little bunny.

"Woah, what happened to the shy personality of you"Roxas said impressed by Fluttershy's sudden change of aptitude.

"Oh! sorry, I didn't mean to bother you, I just don't like when my animals fight each other or bother a friend of mine.

"It's okay, don't worry about it besides I don't think this little bunny could do any significant harm to me, either way, thanks for telling me about the forest"Roxas said.

"Your welcome, be sure to stay away from it"Fluttershy said warning Roxas.

"Got it see you later and thanks for the flowers"Roxas replied leaving Fluttershy cottage.

As Roxas was leaving Fluttershy watched him through one of her house windows.

{"He must be new in the town, ponies usually don't ask about the forest}

Roxas returned to ponyville, took out the list for one last time to check what was the last thing Applejack wrote down.

"The last thing is... *ask Pinkie pie about the extra ingredients for the apple pie"Roxas read from the note.

"That should be easy"Roxas said.

Roxas arrived at the Sugarcube corner he entered the building, and to his surprise, the lights were off.

{Ill come back later it seems that there isn't anypony here now"

Suddenly the door behind Roxas shut, the lights turned on, and a pink pony screamed behind him scaring him in the process.

"SURPRISE!!!"she yelled.

"WOAHH!!!!, what was that! who are you?Roxas replied.

"My name is Pinkie Pie, I'm the second in charge here in Sugarcube corner.

"Ugh I'm Roxas nice to meet you, what was all about"

"You see, every time a new pony arrives at the town I'll make them a welcoming party" Pinkie pie explained.

"But I didn't mean to cause you any harm"

I'm fine but thanks for the surprise it was kind of funny"Roxas said.

"I was going to ask you about the ingredients Applejack ordered for her apple pie"

"Sure, take this"Pinkie said giving Roxas a small bag.

"All the ingredients should be inside the bag"

"Got it, Thanks"Roxas replied.

When the young pegasus was about to leave the number of desserts that showed in the counter showcase caught his attention.

"I can tell that you really like doing desserts"Roxas said.

"Pretty much, yeah!Pinkie answered.

"Have you ever heard about sea salt ice cream?" Roxas asked the pink mare.

"Nope, what kind of extremely delicious flavor is that"Pinkie replied

Roxas described the flavor as something not too sweet and not too salty a perfect mashup between those two flavors.

"The recipe includes Vanilla and sea salt"Roxas said.

"That sounds delicious I can't wait to try it, mark my words Roxas I'm gonna make that dessert" Pinkie pie said.

"And I'll be the first one to try it"Roxas replied.

"Haha, I like you Roxas you are a very funny stallion"Pinkie said.

"Same here, your energy can make everypony dance for hours"Roxas said.

"But I have to go now, Applejack must be waiting for me"

"Ok, see you later Roxas"Pinkie pie said waving her hoof to Roxas.

After all of the hard work done during the day, Roxas finally returns to Sweet Apple Acres.

At the same time, Applejack had finished harvesting the apple trees.

"Hello Applejack where do I put all of your Stuff"Roxas said.

"Hello Roxas, could you put my stuff in my bedroom please, ill be there in a minute" Applejack said.

Roxas went upstairs and inside Applejack's bedroom. He left all of the stuff in her bed and returned to the kitchen for the dinner.

"So Roxas how did ponyville treat you?"Applejack asked with a little curiosity.

"Pretty good actually, I met some of your friends along the way"He replied.

"That's good to hear, but can you do me one last favor? Please?Applejack said.

"Yeah whats up"Roxas said.

"After we finish with the dinner can you go to the barnyard quickly" Applejack said.

"Sure"Roxas replied.

After he finished eating, Roxas went to the barnyard where all of the ponies he met before were there.

"What are you doing here? All of you"Roxas said.

"Didn't Pinkie tell you, sweetie? This party was made for you"Rarity said.

"We made it just to make you feel more comfortable here" Fluttershy said.

"Yeah, we sure are going to make you feel like home here in ponyville Roxas"Rainbow dash said.

Pinkie pie appeared carrying six popsicles.

"Courtesy of Roxas sea-salt ice cream"

"I can't believe that you were able to replicate the flavor Pinkie"Roxas said impressed.

"I'm not used to this but I can try"Applejack said.

"Oh it's almost time, you wanna come with me to see the sunset"Roxas asked the 5 mares.

The mares nodded and everypony climbed up the barnyard and sit down on the rooftop.

"Why are we doing this exactly Roxas?Rarity said.

"I don't know why every time I see the sunset makes me feel...oh forget it it's not important" Roxas said.

"C'mon Roxas dont let us hanging right now"Rainbow dash said.

"Makes me feel whole"Roxas said.

"What's that suppose to mean?"Fluttershy said.

"Sometimes I feel incomplete, that something is missing inside me, but when I see the sunset that feeling disappears, just for a couple of minutes"Roxas said.

The five mares were amazed by Roxas's words. Understanding him and trying to comfort him.

"You know? Maybe you girls are one of the few true friends I had in my life."Roxas said.

"I hope it never changes"Pinkie said.

"Yeah you are our friend too Roxas"Rainbow dash said.

The six ponies enjoyed their ice creams watching the sunset and talking, it seems like a new adventure was going to begin.

Chapter 2: The elements of Harmony

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< Treasured memories KH 2>

~"As the key bearer one must not meddle in the affairs of other worlds"~

Memories of the past were striking back the young pegasus during his slumber.

~"Hey what do you mean Junior Heroes!?'~

~"POWER"!~ the brown-haired kid said striking his keyblade on the floor summoning a small dragon on top of his head.

~"Are you still care for your past friends? Or are you too cool to play them now that you have the keyblade"~The silver-haired boy said.

~"Where are Donald and Goofy?"~The brown-haired kid repeated.

After the small flashbacks, Roxas Woke up again in his bed on Sweet Apple Acres.

{"Another dream about him, Donald... Goofy..."}Roxas thought.

{"Maybe some fresh air will help me"}

Roxas went downstairs and opened one of the house's living room windows, he saw the landscape full of apple trees. But something else caught his attention, before the daybreak he saw the moon, and it had the form of a unicorn mare on its surface.

{"What a weird shape that the moon had on its surface."}Roxas thought.

Seconds later Applejack arrived at the living room.

"Good mornin' Roxas what are you doing in the living room at this hour?"the orange mare asked for context.

"I just had another dream about him"Roxas replied.

Applejack knew exactly what the stallion was talking about.

"Sora Right?"

"Don't worry I'm pretty sure we will find the truth about this whole situation"Applejack said rising Roxas's mood.

"Thanks Applejack"He replied.

Hours later both ponies started their daily routine of harvest on the farm adding a quick chit-chat to pass the time.

"You know Roxas when you arrived at the farm, the job has become easier and funnier" Applejack said.

"Why funnier?"Roxas asked.

"Well is kind of weird that somepony who isn't part of the apple family is helping us pretty much daily, and it is always fun to talk with you"Applejack said.

"Really? Do you think so? Then I should be grateful for this"Roxas replied.

"Yeah actually my little sister asked me a favor"Applejack said.

"She told me that if I could take her to the school today"Applejack said.

"Sure, no worries just let me finish moving these baskets to the barn and I'll be ready to go"Roxas said.

After Roxas's part of the job was done he proceeded to tell Applebloom that he was ready to take her to school.

"C'mon Apple bloom or you will be late"Roxas said.

"On my way!"

Applebloom rushes down the stairs and jumps right into Roxas's back.

"Ouch"Roxas said in pain.

"I'm sorry Roxas"

"Try to land more softly next time"Roxas said.

The duo started talking on their way to the school, applebloom was guiding Roxas the entire time.

"So Roxas I don't that you don't remember well the meaning of your cutie mark, but what does that symbol mean?" Apple bloom asked.

"The cross...it was on the zipper of my shirt"Roxas said.

"I'm sorry applebloom but I'm clueless"he replied.

"It's okay I would not bother you anymore about it" the filly replied.

"But...why does the cutie marks attract you so much?"Roxas asked.

"Because everypony in my class already has one, it's so unfair"Applebloom replied.

"Don't worry sooner or later you will end up getting one, try to see it the positive way, maybe your cutie mark is taking some time because it's gonna be really special" Roxas said cheering up the filly.

"Yeah you're right what's the point of getting angry, I'll just try to think more positively thanks Roxas" Applebloom said.

After Applebloom entered her classroom, Roxas headed back to Sweet Apple Acres. But because he was thinking about the dream he had in the morning he crashed with a unicorn mare on the way.

"Owch I'm sorry are you ok?"Roxas asked the mare.

"Watch where you're going?"she replied.

It was a purple unicorn mare with a dragon on her back.

Roxas sensed that she was in a really bad mood, so he didn't ask her anything and continue walking.

{"Whats wrong with her?}

After he arrived the pegasus stallion saw that a big meal was prepared before his return.

"What happened here Applejack?"He asked his friend.

"A purple unicorn mare came before, she told me that she was in charge of seeing that everything was going right before the festival"Applejack said.

Roxas was curious about this festival, the closer he had been into one of them was when he watched the struggle tournament in the clock tower of Twilight town

"Festival?, what Festival?Roxas asked.

"The summer sun celebration"Applejack answered.

"And what's the purpose of that celebration?"Roxas asked.

"To celebrate the victory of Princess Celestia over Nightmare moon by sealing her in the moon"Applejack said.

"I suppose that was a fierce battle"Roxas replied.

"I don't know it was a hundred years ago"She answered.

"A hundred years ago?!" Roxas exclaimed surprised.

"{That means this princess must be really old!}"He thought for a second.

"Why don't you asked that unicorn mare, I bet she knows more about the story"Applejack suggested.

"That's right, did she told you where she was going next?"Roxas asked.

"She said something about the carpets and curtains, maybe she went to the boutique" Applejack said.

"Got it, let me ask Rarity, maybe she is speaking with her right now, thanks for the help Applejack"Roxas said rushing towards Rarity's place.

Along the way, Roxas began to think about the appearance of the princess and how she was able to send a monster to the moon.

{"So many interesting details about this world, I need to know more of it"

After a little while of flying Roxas finally arrived at Rarity's boutique.

"Good Morning Rarity, how are you"

"I'm fine dear, but since the festival is coming, I have a lot of dresses to deliver" Rarity said exhausted.

"Can I help you with anything?"Roxas asked trying to help her friend.

"Oh no no no, I still have plenty of time, don't worry about me" Rarity said trying to calm the gray stallion.

"C'mon we are friends, and friends are supposed to help each other"Roxas replied.

Rarity instantly blushed and whispered some things that luckily Roxas didn't hear.

"I wished we were more than friends..."She whispered.

"Excuse me? What did you say?"Roxas asked.

"Nothing, Nothing I was just thinking with my mouth open"Rarity said blushing extremely.

{"What was I thinking if he ended up knowing about this...maybe I'm confused about my feelings, he's just my friend, yeah yeah that has to be"} Rarity thought.

"Uhmm earth to Rarity?Roxas said shaking Rarity's shoulders.

"Sorry dear, all this stress is driving me crazy but I can handle it"Rarity answered.

"Then if you are sure about this I won't interfere, but the purpose I came here was to ask you if you recently saw a purple unicorn"Roxas said.

"Actually yes, she came here, and it was awful, her hair was all messed up and her fur was very dirty" Rarity said explaining the situation to Roxas.

"Did she tell you where she was going next?"Roxas asked.

"I'm sorry Roxas, she left the shop before I could finish my work on her" Rarity replied.

"Shoot, well thanks for the help, maybe Rainbow or Fluttershy know something about her, see you later!!" the stallion pegasus said, parting from the boutique.

"Goodbye...Roxas"Rarity replied with a raspy voice.

Roxas started flying, searching for the purple unicorn, but he didn't saw anypony with that characteristics,

After a little while, Roxas stumbled against Rainbow dash, she was doing her morning routine of flying.

"Hello Rainbow dash, I can see you were practicing today, the sky is really clear."

"Sup Roxas, ready for a race? I just won a bet a couple of minutes ago so I'm in the mood right now"Rainbow dash said provoking Roxas.

"Sorry Rainbow, I need to find somepony first, I'm searching for a purple unicorn mare" Rainbow dash said.

"Oh really?, I defeated her in the challenge a couple of minutes ago!"Rainbow dash replied.

"I guess she didn't know about your speed before challenging you hahaha!"Roxas said imagining the situation.

"I hope she learned not to mess with Rainbow dash"

"You betcha, but one question, where did she go after?"Roxas asked Rainbow dash.

"I think she was heading towards Fluttershy's cottage"

"Good, let's see if I could catch her this time, thanks for the info Dash"Roxas said trying to catch the purple mare.

"Your welcome Roxas, but remember you owe me a race"Rainbow dash said.

"Sure, after I finish talking with that unicorn, be sure to be prepared dashRoxas replied leaving the scene.

"Ha, I'm planning to keep the streak Roxas, take care"Dash said.

After talking with the pegasus mare, Roxas flies towards Fluttershy's house, thinking about why she was the manager of the event.

{Probably she is a very important pony to the princess, like a pupil or something"}

After a little while, Roxas arrived at Fluttershy's house. He knocked on the door and the bunny Angel received him.

"Angel...!"Roxas said with a furious tone.

When he was about to enter the house Angel closed the door on the stallion's face.

"Ouch, hey! Angel"Roxas screamed.

"Geez Angel, I don't know why you hate Roxas so much"Fluttershy said.

"Believe me Fluttershy, the hate is reciprocal"Roxas said watching Angel with angry eyes.

"Oh don't say that Roxas, I know Angel can be a little insensitive with others, but he's a good Bunny."Fluttershy replied.

"Hmmm...I don't think so, but anyway I'm here to ask you something"Roxas said.

"Of course, what is it?"Fluttershy replied.

"Have you seen a purple unicorn recently?"Roxas asked.

."Ahem, actually yes, I was teaching my birds to sing, but she came up and give me a big scare, and you know me, I'm pretty bad with new relationships," Fluttershy said.

"I see, Don't worry Fluttershy, I suffered the same problem years ago, just try to believe more in yourself, I know you will become a more confident pony"

"Thanks..Roxas"Fluttershy said blushing.

"Did the Unicorn told you where she was going next?"Roxas asked.

"I think she was going to visit pinkie pie"

"Got it, Thanks Fluttershy and see...you...later angel!"Roxas said with a furious look towards the bunny.

Roxas flew one last time towards sugar cube corner, hoping to finally catch with the unicorn mare. But unfortunately, he didn't.

"Pinkie, have you seen a purple unicorn recently"Roxas asked her crazy friend.

"Nope...Nope...Nope..... Yes actually yes, she was here a second ago"Pinkie pie replied thinking about the situation.

"She asked for the party theme but for some reason, she left without saying anything"

"[sigh] Did you saw where she was going next?"Roxas asked trying to make the crazy mare cooperate.

"Sorry but no"She replied.

"It's ok pinkie thanks for the help, hope to see you later in the sunset" Roxas said leaving the sugar cube corner.

"Just be prepared Roxas I'm going to bring a lot of sea salt ice cream, just wait, he he he"Pinkie replied.

Feeling defeated, Roxas didn't know where to go next, it seems that the purple mare was never going to be found, so praying for the best, the gray stallion decided to search on his own, om the library.

{"If it really is an important tale, then it must have a book dedicated to it"} Roxas thought.

Roxas went to the library, he realized that the door was opened recently, he entered knowing that someone was inside, and to his surprise, it was the purple unicorn mare he was searching for all day.

"Geez, I finally found you"Roxas said.

The unicorn mare steps back from the gray stallion thinking he was about to do something to her.

"Woah, don't worry I'm not going to hurt you"Roxas said trying to calm the mare.

"Oh no, don't tell me that you are with those crazy ponies from before"The mare said.

"What? Who are you talking about?"Roxas asked with confusion.

"All of this day has been problem after problem, the orange earth mare, the rainbow one, the weird one with the party theme, I'm sick of it!"The unicorn mare said angrily.

"Sorry to hear that, I know that my friends can be a little weird at first but after you know them, you connect with them very well"Roxas replied.

"Uh?! So you are with them, this is incredible, hurry what do you want"The orange mare replied.

"I talk with my friend Applejack earlier, she said that all of this preparation is for a special event tonight"Roxas asked.

"You mean the Summer sun celebration?" The unicorn said.

"Exactly, what's that all about?"Roxas asked.

"[sigh], finally someone I can talk with, what's your name?"The unicorn asked.

"I'm Roxas and you?"

"Twilight Sparkle, gotta say that you have a pretty weird name" Twilight answered.

"Yeah, that's not the first time I heard that, but the story...Roxas said impatiently.

"Oh yeah, sorry"

"The story begins with two princesses Celestia and Luna, They controlled the sun and the moon respectively in past years"

"One day, Luna realized that when it was night everypony started to sleep, and when it was day everypony play and laughed all day, seeing all of this made Luna jealous of her sister, and in one of her fury moments, she decided to attack her sister."

"Luna now called Nightmare moon tried to plunge Ponyville into the eternal night"

"Celestia stepped in and fought her sister, luckily she was victorious. She decided to seal her sister on the moon keeping her there until these days, but according to my calculations, the seal is going to be break today" The unicorn said.

"And how you are so sure?" Roxas asked.

"The stars, they are in position, exactly of how the ancient scrolls told" She answered.

"Well, if that's the case, we have to do something to stop them" Roxas said.

Suddenly the library door was knocked somehow, it was a bunch of ponies lead by pinkie pie.

"WHAT?!, Why is everypony here!!!" She screamed.

"Oh that's Right pinkie loves making parties for the new ponies in town"Roxas answered.

The rest of the girls also arrived at the library.

"Hi ladies"Roxas said.

"Hello, Roxas" everypony answered.

"No, No, No this is bad, this is not the time for a party" Twilight said.

[color=#aaaaaaa]"C'mon it's still day, we can investigate about Nightmare moon later, for now, let's have some fun Twilight."

"NO!!!, I thought you were different Roxas, but you are like anypony else"Twilight said running upstairs to her room.

"Did I say something wrong?"Roxas asked his friends.

"I don't know what's wrong with her"Rainbow dash said.

"Thats not very polite on her part"Applejack said.

"You will have to excuse, but Twilight doesn't like when ponies come to her home"

"Who are you?"Roxas asked.

"My name is Spike, I'm a ferocious fire-breathing dragon, hahaha"Spike said.

"Dragon? You're kind of small to be a dragon, you are more like a reptile"Roxas said.

"Then how you explain this" Spike said breathing fire.

"I have seen many other creatures that can breathe fire"Roxas said.

"Hmm, fine, just wait till I get my wings"Spike said.

"He he he, I'm just mocking you don't worry"Roxas said.

"Ok, I forgot to tell you but I'm Twilight right hand, I'm at her service"Spike said.

"I see, can you tell her that we are sorry, that we will leave now"Roxas said.

"BUT WHY?"Pinkie screamed.

"I know that you love parties pinkie, but we have to respect the preferences of the other, if she doesn't like the parties we have to respect her"Roxas explained.

"Ow, ok I Understand"Pinkie said.

The Pink pony began to pick up all the stuff from the party. Roxas asked Twilight to come downstairs after they cleaned up the house.

"You sure about this Roxas?"Fluttershy asked.

"Yeah, I think I'm the only one she enjoys talking with"Roxas said.

"If you could wait outside just for a little time, I will appreciate it so much" Roxas said.

The 5 mares nodded and went back outside of the library.

"Twilight? are you there?"Roxas said.

The unicorn mare returned to the main room where Roxas was.

"Hello again Twilight"Roxas said.

"Where is everypony?" Twilight asked.

"I told them to leave, I didn't know you don't like parties, so we are sorry"Roxas explained.

"I don't hate them, they just bother me"Twilight answered.

"But how do you expect to have friends, ponies you can trust if you don't like talking or going outside"

"I don't need friends, I just need knowledge that's what's important" Twilight answered.

"You know, I also think Knowledge is very important, but the relationships with other ponies provide a fair amount of knowledge too, you just have to find them"Roxas said.

"I dont know...Im not sure"Twilight said.

"But the thing I know for sure is that Nightmare moon is going to come back today"Twilight said.

"Well, if that's the case, we have to do something to stop her" Roxas said.

"I know but I tried to warn Celestia, but she doesn't believe me, and everyone in this town is really weird," She said with a really angry face.

"We just talk...[sigh] fine, I have a plan, we go to the festival, and if we see something strange we told Celestia"Roxas said.

"Fine lets do this"Twilight answered.

After that Roxas went outside the Library and told everything he discussed a couple of seconds ago.

"So if we see something strange we told you"Rarity said.

"Yes, we will have to be alert in this celebration, if nothing happens, well then I don't know what to do"Roxas explained.

"You got it"Rainbow said.

After the short talk, Roxas prepared to go to the event, grabbed his organization cloak, and proceeded to the city hall.

After a little while, the rest of Roxas friends arrived at the festival, a lot of important ponies were there, but the main event was the words of Celestia to all the ponies.

{I don't see anything strange}Roxas thought.

{It looks that all of the ponies are having fun}

Roxas saw when Twilight arrived at the event, she was watching for anything that looked suspicious.

But something different caught his attention.

The curtains started closing and the searchlights aim to the main stage.

A royal stallion spoke to all of the party.

"And now, a few words from our beloved princess Celestia"

Roxas moved his attention to the center of the stage.

{"Hmm I guess I finally going to meet princess Celestia"}Roxas thought.

Without any advice, the situation changes from a happy event to the prelude of chaos.

No one was behind the curtains, and a mystery black smoke started to fill the room.

"Huh?"Roxas grunted.

A dark mare with a shadow blue cosmic mane and a half-moon cutie mark appeared on the stage.

Roxas looked around only to see Twilight and everypony else crumbling in fear.

{"That must be Nightmare moon"} He thought.

"Stop her, she knows where princess Celestia is," The mayor said ordering the royal guards to do something but it was in vain.

"Step Back, you fools, the plan of summoning the eternal night has begun" Nightmare moon said summoning lightning bolts to attack the guards.

She then turned into space mist and fly away from ponyville.

Rainbow tried to reach her but she failed.

{"What does eternal night mean?"}Rainbow thought.

Roxas followed the dark mist and Twilight went after him.

"Huh?, where are they going" Rainbow said seeing Twilight and Roxas running.

"Lets go"Rarity said.

Roxas saw that chasing the black mist could be a trap so he decided to wait for Twilight.

"So... how do we stop her"Roxas asked Twilight.

"I don't know, without the elements of harmony, we can't do much"Twilight said.

"But I have an Idea, follow me"Twilight said.

Both ponies went to the library, Twilight began to search for the book containing the information about the elements of harmony.

Seconds later, Rainbow dash crashed into the library, she was very interested in those elements.

"And what are the elements of harmony exactly?"She said.

"And how did you know about Nightmare moon, aren't you a spy right?" Rainbow said

A little time later Applejack and the other mares joined the conversation.

"Well she is the only one who knows about the situation, right Twilight? Applejack asked.

An awkward silence filled the room, everyone was seeing Twilight so she decided to answer all the questions.

"I read about the prophecy of nightmare moon, and the elements of harmony are the only power that can stop her, but I don't know where they are, or how they work" Twilight said.

Pinkie pie also joined the conversation.

"Elements of harmony, a complete guide of what are they" Pinkie said.

"Where did you find that book?!"Twilight said pushing pinkie pie aside.

"It was on the E section~~ Pinkie replied.

Twilight opened up the book and started reading it, hoping to find some information about the location of the elements.

"There are 6 elements of harmony but only five had been discovered: Laughter, Kindness, Generosity, Honesty, and Loyalty, the sixth element is a mystery, it is said that the last know location of the 5 elements was the ancient castle of the two loyal pony sisters, located inside the everfree forest"

"Alright let's go to the forest"Roxas said ready to rock.

"Is not that simple Roxas, the everfree forest is a very dangerous location, some of the worst monsters are crawling inside of it"Rarity said.

"Rarity is right, but we don't have any other option"Applejack said.

"Don't worry I keep you safe all the time" Roxas said.

"Exactly how? You are a pegasus, you don't have any kind of magic"Twilight said.

"Hey!, Roxas help me every time on the farm, at least I know he is really strong for being a pegasus"Applejack said.

"He is really fast too, almost faster than me"Rainbow dash said.

"He can be very kind with others" Fluttershy said.

"And a true gentlecolt"Rarity said.

"A total party enjoyer hahaha"Pinkie said.

"Fine, if you have a lot of ponies who can trust in you then ill do it too"Twilight said.

"Thanks for the compliments, now, let's go to the forest to stop Nightmare moon!!

The seven ponies went to the entrance of the everfree forest but they felt that someone was following them.

"Have anyone of you been here before?"Fluttershy said.

No!, just look at it, is all dreadful"Rarity answered.

"Hmm but I think is weird that there's no sign outside what's that supposed to mean". Applejack said.

"No pony knows, you know why?"Rainbow said trying to scare the other part of the group.

"Come on Rainbow quit it now"Roxas said.

The black mist entered inside the rocks and no pony even notice.

"Because everypony who had entered the forest never came BACK!"Rainbow screamed scaring both Fluttershy and Rarity.

The Cliff where the protagonists were standing broke into small pieces, causing Pinkie pie, Rarity Applejack, and Twilight to start falling to the ground.

"Oh no, Roxas Fluttershy quick!"Rainbow said ordering both pegasuses

"I got you, don't worry"-Roxas said grabbing Rarity before she crashed into the ground.

Rainbow grabbed pinkie and Fluttershy grabbed Applejack.

"Where is Twilight?" Pinkie asked.

"Somepony save me"Twilight said.

Twilight was stuck in a root that came from a tree in the cliff.

"Twilight listen to me, Ya have to let go"Applejack said.

"Are you crazy?"Twilight said.

"Trust me, you are going to be fine, I would never risk a life of a friend"Applejack said.

Twilight let go of the root and started falling to the ground, but Roxas was waiting below to catch her in the air.

"I told you, there's nothing to fear"Applejack said.

The group continued walking through the forest until they ran into a very angry manticore.

"We have to stop him"Twilight said.

"Got it"Roxas said.

All of the ponies except Fluttershy started to attack him but the manticore was beating up them one by one.

[color=#aaaaaaa]"I think I will have to use the Keyblade on this one" Roxas thought

The mares stood up again and prepared a conjoined attack.

The 5 ponies ran against the manticore...

"WAIT!"Fluttershy said stopping the rest of the ponies.

"Look, he has a sliver stuck in his paw"Fluttershy said approaching the manticore paw.

"Sorry but this is going to hurt a little"She said pulling out the sliver.

The manticore grabbed Fluttershy aggressively scaring the entire group but they all calm down when they saw the manticore licking Fluttershy's hair.

"That's a very weird form to say thank you"Roxas said.

The ponies continued their journey to the ancient castle until they reach the darkest part of the forest.

Suddenly a group of scary trees stood in front of them starting to scare everyone except Roxas and pinkie.

"You two what are you doing" Twilight said.

"Hahaha, this is not so scary at all, these trees look really funny"Roxas said.

"Yeah, look at that face hahaha"Pinkie said starting to sing to cheer up the group.

-When I was a little filly-

- and the sun was going down...-

-Tell me she's not -

-The darkness and the shadows-

-they would always make me frown... -

-She is I'd hide under my pillow -

-From what I thought I saw But Granny Pie said that wasn't the way-

- "To deal with fears at all-

-" Then what has She said 'Pinkie, you gotta stand up tall Learn to face your fears-

-You'll see that they can't hurt you Just laugh to make them disappear' Ha! Ha! Ha! -

-So, giggle at the ghostly Guffaw at the grossly Crackup at the creepy Whoop it up with the weepy-

-Chortle at the kooky -

-Snortle at the spooky-

- And tell that big dumb scary face-

- to take a hike and leave you alone-

- and if he thinks he can scare you-

- then he's got another thing coming-

- and the very idea of such a thing just makes you wanna... -

-hahaha heh... Laugh!-

Roxas and the mares started laughing at the faces and make them disappear.

"That was pretty good advice, Pinkie" Roxas said.

"Thank you, Roxas, now let's go to the ancient castle hahaha," Pinkie said.

The journey continues and so do the problems, now the protagonists were stuck on the other side of a river with extremely fast currents.

Twilight noticed a big purple dragon crying in the river.

"Uhh, Excuse me, sir, why are you crying?"Twilight asked.

"A black mare flew through my beautiful mustache, look at it is completely Ruin." the dragon said.

Now it was the time for Rarity to shine.

"Don't worry my dear I have the perfect solution" Rarity said grabbing a dragon scale and cutting part of his mane putting it in the mustache that the dragon lost.

"Rarity your beautiful mane!"Twilight said

"Don't worry my dear it will grow back" Rarity said

"So as the dragon's mustache"Rainbow said.

"Look we can cross now" Twilight said.

"Oh, please allow me to help you"The dragon said.

The group continued walking until they finally reach the ancient castle.

"Hey girls, we finally made it"Roxas said.

"Let's go"Twilight said rushing to the castle but the bridge was broken.

"What are we going to do? We can't cross."Fluttershy said.

"I could pass one by one to the other side"

"No need for that Roxas, Rainbow is here"

Rainbow flew down the cliff and grabbed the string that was attached to the other side of the bridge.

"Ok, now tie up this, right here and..."

"Rainbow dash..."A mystery voice said.

" Huh? Who's there?"Rainbow replied.

"Rainbow dash..." The voice continued

"Come on I'm not scared of you, show yourself"

"We need somepony really fast and clever to join our group"

"Who are you? Are you part of the wonder bolts?, cause I always wanted to be part of their team"Rainbow said?

"No, we are a better group than the wonder bolts, we are the shadow bolts, join us and you will have everything you wished for"

"Of course, just let me tie up this bridge and I can be with you guys all the time"Rainbow said

"NO!, you have to choose one"The shadow bolt leader said.

"Rainbow don't listen to them..."Roxas said.

-So what's your choice?-

"You..."Rainbow said.

The leader of the shadow bolts was smiling but that wasn't the last words Rainbow was going to say.

"Thank you for the offer, but I'm afraid I have to say no"Rainbow said tying up the bridge and returning with her friends.

" C'mon I would never leave you guys"Rainbow dash said.

"Thanks Rainbow, that means a lot"Roxas said.

The group finally arrived at the castle and started searching for the elements of harmony until they reached a room with a huge tree on it.

"Look, we finally found them"Twilight said.

"Those rocks are the elements of harmony?"Roxas asked.

"But there's only 5 of them"Pinkie said.

"The book said when the five elements are reunited the six one will appear"Twilight explained.

"So what do we do"Rarity said.

"Stay back, I have an idea"Twilight said. gathering energy to make a spell.

"Come on y'all she needs to concentrate"Applejack said.

Everyone left Twilight behind until she completed the spell, but a mystery Tornado destroyed the tree where the elements were.

"Oh no, The elements"Twilight shouted.

"Girls that was Twilight."Roxas said.

"Lets go"Rainbow said

The group returned to the Ancient castle but Twilight wasn't there.

"Twilight where are a you"Applejack screamed.

"Look" Fluttershy pointed out to the tower of the castle.

"Where am I?"Twilight thought.

"It's over Twilight, you and your friends can't do anything now that I possess the five elements of harmony"Nightmare moon said.

Twilight got into attack position challenging Nightmare moon to a Duel.

"Your kidding right?"Nightmare moon said.

Twilight charged against Nightmare moon, she responded with the same action.

When they were about to clash Twilight teleported to where the elements were.

"Just one spark come on" Twilight said.

Twilight started to charge the elements of harmony but Nightmare moon stops her.

Roxas arrived at the scene.

"Twilight are you ok?"Roxas said.

"Yeah, but I couldn't find the sixth element" Twilight said

"It's over, you're never going to see your princess again and the night will be eternal" Nightmare moon said breaking the elements.

"Twilight?"Applejack shouted.

For instance, something inside Twilight gleamed the answer she was looking for was there all the time.

"Roxas, I have an idea but I need you to buy me some time"Twilight said

"Ok leave it to me"Roxas said

Roxas stood In front of Nightmare moon preparing to challenge her.

"Get ready, because I'm going to go all out"Roxas said summoning his Keyblade.

The other ponies arrive at the scene just to saw Roxas wielding a Key-shaped sword.

"What is that?.. on Roxas's hoove."Rainbow said.

"I don't know I never saw something like that before"Rarity said.

"We ask him later I have a plan pony's"Twilight said.

"What's the plan Twilight?" Pinkie said

"Don't you see, We are the elements of harmony"Twilight said.

"What are ya talking about"Applejack said

"Yeah the souls of the elements are inside us, we just have to set the power free"Twilight said

Meanwhile with Roxas and Nightmare Moon.

"What an interesting tool you have there, If you want I could use your key in my army, you will be a general what you think?" Nightmare moon said.

" Thanks but I think I'll pass, I'm tired of working for others"Roxas said.

"HaHaHa, you sure young stallion?, you just rejected unlimited power"

"Are you're going to keep standing there or are we going to fight?"Roxas said.

"You little...!"

Nightmare moon rushed against Roxas using her dark thunderbolts

Roxas used his Keyblade to block all of Nightmare's moon attacks, then he tried to hit her with some thunder magic.

"Roxas can use Magic, even though he's a pegasus?"Twilight said.

"Twilight concentrate please" Rainbow said.

"What kind of Weapon is that?" Nightmare moon said.

"It's a Keyblade, that's all you need to know" Roxas said.

"A...Keyblade? Why I never read anything about it in the Equestria storybooks" Nightmare Moon said

"Don't know, maybe you didn't read enough, now prepare yourself " Roxas said throwing his Keyblade To nightmare moon

Nightmare moon managed to dodge Roxas attack and tried to make a counterattack.

"Is that all you got?"Nightmare moon said roasting Roxas.

The Keyblade suddenly returned its way to Roxas's hand, Moon barely managed to dodge it this time, resulting in part of the armor getting torn with the attack.

"No matter how many times you try, the only way you can defeat me is with the elements of harmony" Nightmare moon said.

"Wanna bet?"Roxas said charging his Keyblade, but Twilight stopped him.

"Nightmare Moon, you may have destroyed the elements of harmony but their souls will live in us for eternity."

"Applejack, who ensures my safety by telling me the truth, represents the element of honesty" Twilight said.

"Fluttershy who tamed the manticore with her compassion, represents the element of Kindness"

"Pinkie pie, who make fun of those horrible faces in the forest, represents the element of Laughter"

"Rarity, who sacrificed her beautiful tail to give it to someone else represents the element of generosity"

"And Rainbow Dash, who didn't betray her friends for her heart desires, represents the element of Loyalty"

"Ha, but you still haven't found the sixth element" Nightmare moon said

"The sixth element is something special, is just like a spark that I feel when I knew that they were my true friends"Twilight said.

A magic sparkle appeared in the ceiling of the castle, showing a small Rock with a star emblem.

"You see nightmare moon when the other elements are combined they show where the last element is the element of magic."Twilight said.

The mane 6 hover above the ground and with a powerful spark they summoned a giant rainbow that attacked Nightmare moon.

"Could that be, light?" Roxas thought pointing his Keyblade to the Rainbow.

A ray of light appeared from Roxas Keyblade.

"Maybe I could seal part of her darkness away," Roxas thought.

A giant flash knocked out the mane 6, Roxas was the only one stand up.

"Are you ok?" Roxas said.

"Aghh, my head"Rainbow said.

" Is everypony ok?"Applejack said.

"Absolutely perfect"Rarity said waving her new tail that just grew up, thanks to the power of the elements.

"Look we have necklaces" Fluttershy said.

"Oh Yeah"Rainbow shouted.

"Wow Twilight you have a crown" Roxas said.

"Roxas!, you better told us what was that key-shaped thing right now"Twilight said angrily.

All the mane 6 saw Roxas with a threatening look.

"You're not the Pony you said to be"Rainbow said.

"What are you talking about?"Roxas replied.

"Tell us who ya are, the truth"Applejack said.

"Girls, I'm me, Nobody else" Roxas answered.

"Then what's that magical tool you summon before" Pinkie pie said.

"You mean the Keyblade" Roxas asked.

"Yeah, what is that thing" Twilight said.

Roxas stayed quiet, he couldn't explain to his friends the truth about the Keyblade.

Luckily Celestia arrived to congratulate Twilight for doing what she expected for so many years, make true friends making this the perfect opportunity for Roxas to escape.

"Princess Celestia I need to tell you something about..."

When Twilight was about to tell Celestia about Roxas, he wasn't there anymore.

No pony saw him when he disappeared.

Roxas was walking deep inside in the Everfree forest trying to get closer to ponyville.

But something pushed him on the back.

"Who did that? Show yourself" Roxas said angrily.

A white creature jumped out from the bushes and strike Roxas again.

We have come for you my liege.

"This can't be, what are you doing here? Dusks!!!! He shouted summoning his keyblade.

Chapter 3: Truth

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"Dusks!? What are they doing here?" Roxas thought.

The young stallion summoned his Keyblade and started attacking the white monsters.

When the creatures were about to counterattack, Roxas perform a Reversal action to regain control of the fight.

Not much time passed, the stallion wiped the floor entirely with them, but every time he defeated one, 2 new nobodies appeared to join the fight.

"Ghhg!!! it's no use"Roxas said.

The situation keeps repeating for a couple of minutes until a screaming sound from inside the forest.

"ROXAS!" Somepony screamed.

Rainbow dash arrived at the scene in the forest followed by the other 5 mares.

"You better give us a very detailed explanation of who you are and what is that Key-shaped sword." Rainbow dash said.

The mares watched the creature Roxas was fighting with.

"What is that thing" Twilight pointed out the strange white creature.

"Look, it has a very similar Mark that Roxas has on his side" Fluttershy said.

"We have a lot of questions to ask ya" applejack said.

"Yeah, you better give us a good explanation" Pinkie replied.

Roxas saw his friends getting close to him.

"Get out of here these creatures are extremely Dangerous" Roxas said.

"No, we're here to help you, Roxas" Rarity said.

"You don't understand, if you don't get out of here you will..."

The creature took advantage of Roxas and lend him a cut on his side. The mares watch the whole thing from the distance.

"Roxas!" Everyone shouted.

"Enough, I'm going to teach these weirdos a lesson, everypony move"Rainbow dash said punching the dusks with a great speed.

"Let me help ya partner"Applejack said kicking another dusk.

"ENOUGH"Celestia arrived.

"I will not allow these creatures to maintain attacking my faithful student and her friends"Celestia said summoning a light beam, killing all of the dusks in the process.

Then another type of enemy manifested behind Celestia. It was covered in a purple and silver bodysuit and It had segmented arms each lined by four blades.

"Watch out" Fluttershy screamed.

Roxas returned to the fight by slashing the Monster in half.

"Assasins?" Roxas thought.

Pinkie pie was jumping everywhere around and making very weird moves, thanks to that the Dusks weren't able to catch her.

"I'm here, hahaha no I'm here hahaha"

Rarity and Twilight used her magic to paralyze some of the dusks until Rainbow or Applejack punch them making them disappear.

After a long time fighting the Nobodies everyone felt exhausted luckily they stop appearing.

"Now...Roxas, you have to tell us everything about... this and you " Twilight said.

Roxas got up from the ground and his head started hurting.

%$Those worlds will be restored if we beat Ansem right#$$££ a brown-haired boy said.

After that memory rush, he fell unconscious on the floor.

"Roxas! hey Roxas! wake up, you liar" Rainbow said shaking Roxas body.

"Rainbow stop, he is unconscious" Fluttershy said.

"Cmon how can you be so relaxed after this Fluttershy"Rainbow dash said.

"Well, I'm also angry, but he's sleeping right now, we have to wake him up"

"Maybe we can help to wake him up"Celestia said.

"My sister can control the dreams of everypony, she can force anypony to wake up"Celestia said showing her sister to the rest of the mares.

"Princess Luna?"Fluttershy said.

"But how?, I thought she was evil""Rarity asked.

"It seems like the combination of the elements of harmony and that pony's magic Blade wipe out almost all of the darkness that was inside my body" Luna said.

" I'm quite interested in him"

"Alright then, let's bring him back to the canterlot castle"Twilight said.

"Yeah, it will be easier to interrogate him there"Pinkie said.

A couple of hours later.

Roxas was unconscious on a bed inside canterlot castle. Luna pointed her horn on Roxas forehead, starting to cast a spell on him.

"There, he must be awakening in the next couple of minutes, let's wait for him in the throne room" Luna said.

Meanwhile on Roxas mind.

"Where is this place?"Roxas thought.

Roxas was on top of stained glass, in the center of the area there was an image of the brown-haired boy he was seeing in his dreams these past days.

"Sora?!"Roxas thought.

While Roxas was inside that place, he was on his normal form.

While he was walking around the area until a small light appeared in the glass, summoning a pink gate.

"Is that a door?"Roxas thought getting closer to it

Roxas opened the gate leading him into a giant room filled with 3 more glass pillars that had the same pattern as before, only that one was blue the other was green and the last one was red.

"From here I can see that the red pillar has another door on it, I should check that out"

Roxas started traversing the giant room but he felt that something was watching him, his senses were right, dusks started appearing from the ceiling.

"More dusks?!"Roxas thought

Roxas started attacking the dusks slicing them on his way to the top door.

Roxas went inside, ending in another glass pilar room much like the first one.

The door behind Roxas disappeared and a giant Nobody appeared in front of Roxas eyes.

"Twilight Thorn? I thought that nobody was exclusive for special operations" Roxas thought summoning his keyblade"

The Twilight Thorn grabbed Roxas and threw him up in the air, Roxas counterattacked with a somersault and hitting Twilight Thorn's head.

The Giant Nobody moved behind the pillar, grabbing it in the process.

Roxas fell to the void but the Twilight Thorn created a giant energy ball to catch Roxas.

The teenager countered again throwing the Keyblade inside the giant energy orb making it explode.

Fox's fell from the sky landing in the glass pillar.

The Twilight Thorn drop shortly after Roxas did.

He then started attacking the head of the Nobody.

But the creature regained consciousness after a little while and pinned his limbs around the pillar, his head was covered with a type of dark magic vines, Roxas use Reversal to unravel the vines and attacking directly to the head.

The Twilight Thorn decided to perform a final attack charging his head to prepare an explosion, Roxas jump and struck the Keyblade on the Nobody's head making it dismiss.

The pillar where they were fighting cracked and Roxas began to fall into the abyss. but he heard a mysterious voice that helped him return to his senses.

Roxas started to transform into his pony form again, he recognized the voice of nightmare moon, but this time it was much steadier than before.

"Roxas, wake up" Luna said.

Suddenly a dark purple hoof appeared in the sky of the void and grabbed Roxas hoof.

Back in Canterlot castle.

Roxas woke up in a room filled with very fancy decorations.

When he left the bed a weird silhouette of a brown pony with spiky hair manifest inside him symbolizing his connection to Sora.

"Is this the castle that all of the girls talk about?" Roxas thought.

Roxas explored the room, he found a note on one of the side tables of the bed.

"Roxas when you wake up come to the throne room. signs...Twilight Sparkle."

"Well, I guess I don't have any other choice"Roxas thought.

Roxas went downstairs heading towards the throne room, when he arrived, Twilight, Rainbow, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy were waiting for him alongside Celestia and Luna.

"Look who is finally awake" Applejack said.

"The Mystery pony by himself"Pinkie pie said.

Roxas looked at each of his pony friends seeing an ungrateful expression in each one of them.

"You better tell us all the truth Roxas" Twilight said.

"Yeah, what's that weird sword that you summoned before" Rainbow said.

"And what were those white creatures, that attacked us before" Fluttershy said.

"Roxas, any bad answer you respond will be used against you, speak carefully" Celestia said.

Roxas, not seeing any other option, decided to talk about everything he knew.

"If you want to know the truth, First I have to tell you something about me" Roxas said.

"The first memory that I can remember was when I woke up outside of a mansion, a man with a black coat appeared and show me a name...Sora, he told me if I felt something by hearing that name..." Roxas told.

Flashback.

"You seek answers" the man said.

"I could give you a purpose"

Roxas nodded with the head, the man scramble the letters that said Sora and add an X in the half of the word.

"Roxas"

"That is right the new you" The man said.

End of the flashback

"So you don't remember anything before that event?"Celestia asked.

"No, the only thing I knew is that I can use the Keyblade since that" Roxas answered.

" Keyblade?"Applejack said.

"That's the name of my sword"Roxas replied.

"Keyblade...may I take a look at it?"Luna asked

Roxas summoned his keyblade again, Luna used her alicorn magic to get a closer look, but when she put the kinesis spell on the blade, it disappeared.

"Woah, where did it go?"Luna asked.

The keyblade reappeared on Roxas's hoove.

"So you must be his chosen wielder"Celestia said.

"Anyway, the man that I told you about before is the leader of an organization, which I was part of before getting here. He used me to gain hearts from the creatures called heartless."Roxas said.

"And, what is a heartless?" Rarity asked.

"When a pony losses his heart, the heart falls into the darkness, the darkness absorbs the ponies' heart, and then it becomes a heartless" Roxas explained.

"And what about the nobodies?"Luna asked very interestedly in the subject.

" If the pony who lost its heart was really strong, the body left becomes functional again, this new persona retains the aspect of its original self, only with no memories of who she or he was"/color]

"So I was about to become one of these creatures"

"Positive"Roxas replied.

"I see..."Luna replied and a big silence strike the room.

Both Equestrian Princess we're eager to know more about these new creatures, they both were really old so this type of thing makes them very curious.

"Please, continue Roxas, I wish to know more."Celestia said.

"Yes malady, After working, 10 months with the organization, I started searching for answers about who was this Sora pony, and why he was so important to the Organization" Roxas said.

"I researched for a lot of time until one day I finally discovered the truth about the guys who I was working for, they wanted the hearts to open the source of all power, Kingdom Hearts" Roxas said.

"Kingdom hearts?" Applejack asked.

"It is the heart of all worlds, and a source of great power and wisdom, every world has a small kingdom hearts, but somepony can manifest one for itself thanks to the power of the keyblade, and the hearts of thousands of ponies"Roxas said.

"And why is that a bad thing? Fluttershy said.

"That amount of power for one pony is too much to handle, and besides if you absorb the heart of a world, the world begins to fall into the darkness" Roxas said.

"And...what happens if a World falls in Darkness?" Twilight asked.

"It Disappears, leaving no trace" Roxas answered.

Every pony in the room was shocked by the words Roxas spoke.

"And how did you ended up here?"Pinkie pie said.

"I escape from the organization, but I returned with the mission to set Kingdom Hearts free"

"But I failed, and the last thing I remember was waking up in applejacks farm" Roxas explained"

"And what are we going to do, if those things come back" Rarity said.

"Don't worry, we're going to be prepared, and with the Keyblade, I can stop them from now one" Roxas said.

"Roxas, you are our friend, so let us help you to protect Equestria from those creatures." Rarity said.

"And maybe we can help ya finding that Sora, you're talking about"Applejack said

"Yeah all for one and one for all" Pinkie said rising her hoove in the air.

"You're in?, Twilight" Fluttershy asked the purple mare.

Twilight saw Celestia as she nodded with her head to let Twilight join the group.

"Now, with the 6 elements of harmony and the Keyblade wielder, my friends and I, were ready to protect Equestria" Twilight shouted.

"Count with us too, any enemy of Equestria is our enemy"Celestia said.

"Alright let's do this" Roxas said.

"Roxas, I would like to talk with you privately but it should be at another time, for now, go on with your friends, I'll tell you when"

"Got it malady"Roxas answered.

"Call me Luna, there's no need to be so formal with me, well at least you, you can call me wherever you like"Luna explained.

Celestia laugh quietly, It was the first time she saw her sister being kind to a pony outside of the Royalty.

"Let's go guys tomorrow is going to be a new day" Fluttershy said.

Roxas and Applejack returned to Sweet Apple Acres, and the others to their houses respectively.
The stallion saw the moon through the window in his room, he close his eyes and started to think.

"Maybe forming a life in this world isn't a bad idea at all, everyone in this town cares about me, I never felt that way before even with Axel"

Day 3 in ponyville: The grand galloping gala.

Morning arrived at the farm, and so Applejack took the opportunity to make the new member of the family into a worker.

"Wake up Roxas, if ya wanna stay here, you would have to work on the farm with us" Applejack said.

"Just five more minutes please" Roxas answered.

"NO, we don't accept laziness on this farm" Applejack screamed.

"Ok, I'm on it " Roxas answered getting up from the bed.

Roxas and Applejack head out to the apple tree garden to assign the jobs for the day.

"Put attention Roxas, you're going to help with the harvest" Applejack said.

"I get it, what do I do?" Roxas asked.

"First, you get closer to a tree" Applejack said.

"Next, with you're hind legs kick the tree log as many times you need to tear all the apples" Applejack said.

Applejack with a single hit made all the apples fall.

"Wow, let me try" Roxas said.

"Well it's pretty hard to do it for the fir...whaaaaaa?"

Roxas with a single hit made all the apples fall just like Applejack.

"How... How did you do that?" Applejack said.

"I just did what you said" Roxas answered.

"I never expected you to do it on the first try" Applejack said

"Maybe I'm pretty good at listening" Roxas said.

"Hahaha, That's great, now with the three of us, we will make the harvest a lot faster than before"Applejack said.

"Ok, let's start with the harvest" Roxas said.

Applejack and Roxas began to kick the Apple trees and recollecting the apples.

After a couple of hours, Twilight Sparkle and Spike arrived at the farm.

"Hi you two, what are you doing" Twilight said.

"Oh, Twilight Hi, Roxas was helping me with the harvest, he is such a great help" Applejack said.

"What brings you here Twilight" Roxas asked.

"Spike wanted an Apple to eat" Twilight answered.

"I see, here Spike you can grab one from that basket over there" Applejack said.

"You heard Spike, grab one" Twilight said.

Spike grabbed the most beautiful and precious apple from the basket.

"Argh, finally something to eat" He said.

"That was delicious, thanks applejack" Spike said.

"No prob, sugar cube"Applejack answered.

The four resumes the talking about some bet applejack did with her brother, unexpectedly spike belched a scroll from Princess Celestia.

"Wow, he can do that?"Roxas asked.

"Of course, Celestia uses Spike fire as a mail delivery service" Twilight said.

"What does the letter say?"Applejack asked.

Spike grabbed the letter and began to read it.

"Dear Twilight, as you probably remember today is the grand galloping gala, so I Princess Celestia invite you to attend this wonderful event you and a friend of yours"

Roxas looked to the other two mares.

"THE GRAND GALLOPING GALA!!!" they screamed.

"What's that?"Roxas asked.

The mares looked back at Roxas with confused and angry eyes.

"Cmon In my world we don't have that kind of stuff" Roxas said trying to calm the other two ponies.

"The Grand galloping gala is an annual royal ball held to celebrate the completion of Canterlot after Equestria was born." Twilight said.

"So it's like a high society reunion?" Roxas asked.

"Pretty much, yeah" Applejack answered.

A little time after, Spike belched two tickets for the event.

"Well Roxas... do you want to go?" Twilight asked.

"Nah, I pass I usually died from boring in reunions, give it to Applejack." Roxas said.

"Yeah, Roxas is part of my team" Spike said.

"Did you went to that event before Spike?" Roxas asked.

"Nope and I'm planning to keep it that way, I don't like going to that girly events" Spike said.

"It's ok Twilight, give the ticket to Applejack, I will take care of spike when the night arrives" Roxas answered.

"Really?, thanks Roxas" Applejack said.

"If I put a food stand at the grand galloping gala I could sell my apples pretty fast, imagine all the money I would earn, and with that money, I could improve the farm and repair granny smith hands" Applejack said beginning to imagine all those good things.

"Well in that case, would you like..." Twilight was speaking with Applejack but the two were interrupted by Rainbow Dash.

"Are we talking about the grand galloping gala?" Rainbow said landing on Roxas.

"Why did you have to land on me?" Roxas said.

"Don't be a filly, I'm so soft, don't you like it? " Rainbow answered.

"Actually yes, you are so soft Rainbow"Roxas said.

Those words made Rainbow dash blush, and the other mares feel jealous, so Applejack cut the dialogue between those two.

"Anyway, what are you doing here?, ya say ya were so busy to help me do the harvest" Applejack said.

"Oh I was busy, napping" Rainbow said pointing to a blanket and a pillow on a tree branch.

"But I'm going directly to the point, did you have an extra ticket?" Rainbow asked.

"Yeah about..." Twilight said but she was interrupted.

"Imagine, the wonderbolts are going to make a demonstration, but in the middle of the act I'm going to interrupt them with my skills" Rainbow said.

"And what's the purpose of that?" Roxas asked.

"Well, they will see me fly, then they will have no other choice but to accept me in their ranks" Rainbow said.

"Ohh, I " would " like to see that" Roxas said roasting Rainbow.

"What so funny are you making fun of me?" Rainbow said punching Roxas on the legs.

"Maybe"Roxas said shaking Rainbow's mane making her blush again

"Anyway, Twilight you have to invite..." Rainbow was pulled back by an angry Applejack.

"Hey, I asked for the ticket first"Applejack said.

"That doesn't mean she is going to give it to you" Rainbow said.

"Uhmm, yeah?!" Applejack said.

"Well, then I challenge you to a hoove wrestling, the winner gets the ticket" Rainbow said.

"Bring it on"Applejack answered.

"Girls, stop, It's up to me to decided who is going to the event, and I'm going to decide based on who needs it more" Twilight said.

"C'mon Twilight, do it for the farm" Applejack said.

"Don't you want to see your friend happy" Rainbow said.

"Do it for granny Smith" Applejack said.

"Do it for my dream" Rainbow said.

"ugh, oh...let me think, Hey I'm starving right now so...I'm going to take a lunch and I will be right back just wait, please wait"" Twilight said.

"Fine" Applejack and Rainbow said

"I'll go with you Twilight, I'm hungry too" Roxas said.

When the two ponies left Applejack and Rainbow continued with their competition.

"So...Twilight who is going to be the winner of the ticket, in my opinion, Applejack has better motives to earn it" Roxas asked.

"I don't know I have so much hunger that I can't think clearly right now" Twilight answered.

"Let's go to the restaurant the one right in front of Sugar cube corner" Spike said.

"That's a pretty good idea spike" Roxas said.

Suddenly Pinkie pie appeared out of nowhere crashing with Twilight in a very fun way

The two tickets for the gala fall right in front of Pinkie pie.

"WAIT!, are those two tickets for the grand galloping gala?" Pinkie said.

"Oh boy, I wish I could go to the event, is the most incredible party of all Equestria" The pink mare replied.

"Twilight you have to invite me" Pinkie pie said.

"Ugh actually..." Twilight said.

Spike grabbed the tickets, but he crashed with Rarity who also arrived at the scene.

"Are these what I think they are?" Rarity asked.

"Oh no..." Roxas muttered.

"Rarity, Twilight has tickets for the grand galloping gala" Pinkie said.

"Hmm... I design dresses and suits for the gala, but I never had the opportunity to assist" Rarity said.

"Roxas I hope you come along with me I can't wait to see how good you will look on a Tuxedo" Rarity said.

"Sorry Rarity, I...don't have a ticket" Roxas answered.

"Oh, I see, then I would get a ticket for you my dear" Rarity said.

"Thanks... I guess?" Roxas said.

"So Twilight, who are you going to choose" Rarity said.

Suddenly a bunny stole one of the tickets from Spike and lend it to Fluttershy.

"Argh I hate that bunny" Spike said.

"Me too Spike, Me too..." Roxas said.

"Hey Twilight those are yours, I wonder If you could invite me to the gala" Fluttershy said.

"You...want to go to the gala?"Rarity asked surprised.

"No..." Fluttershy said with a low tone but the bunny shake her leg making her a signal.

"I mean, yes I would like to go mainly for the garden just to see all the plants and animals that live there." Fluttershy said.

"WAIT A MINUTE" Rainbow dash said.

"Rainbow were you following us?" Roxas asked the blue pegasus.

"Yes, I mean no, it's just not fair that you're offering the ticket to everypony that is in your way" Rainbow said incriminating Twilight for her actions.

"WAIT JUST ANOTHER MINUTE" Applejack said.

"Applejack you too?" Roxas asked.

" No ah was just following her for trying to steal ma' ticket" Applejack said.

"But Twilight was going to invite me" Pinkie said.

The normal situation change into a chaotic discussion where everypony was screaming.

"Everypony shut up" Roxas screamed.

"Don't you see that you are bothering Twilight" Roxas said.

"We dont need to argue against each other" Twilight said.

"I'm going to decide who is going with me by the end of the day, now shut"Twilight said

"Come on Twilight let's go to the restaurant, maybe after eating you will be able to choose wisely" Spike said.

"You're right Spike, let's go" Twilight said.

Roxas, Spike, and Twilight went to the restaurant to finally order something to eat.

Suddenly in the restaurant began to rain and Twilight was the only pony who wasn't getting wet.

"Hi my best friend in the world how are you doing?, good that you have me here, or you would be all wet right now " Rainbow said.

"This is incredible now they're going to try to win your approval" Roxas said to Twilight.

"And actually, ¡Hey! you miss one spot" Roxas screamed to Rainbow because he was getting wet.

"Silence Roxas you're not part of this" Rainbow said.

"Let's get out of here Twilight" Roxas said.

"Hey guys, come with me before you catch a cold" Rarity said.

Rarity made Twilight and Roxas arrived at her house by pushing them from outside.

"Now since the weather is pretty bad we will have to do a sleepover" Rarity said.

"And now Twilight, let me help you with attire" Rarity said.

Rarity grabbed Twilight and take her into a changing room.

"Do you like it?" Rarity asked.

"Actually yes, is pretty good" Twilight answered.

"And now..." Rarity grabbed Spike and dressed him like a poet.

"Hahaha, you look so funny Spike" Roxas laughs.

"Shut up Roxas" Spike answered.

"I told you before, I'm not assisting to that girly party, so see you at the library" Spike said running away from the house.

"Well after the sleepover, we're going to go to the grand galloping gala" Rarity said.

"Oh and look, I have the other pair dress that combines with the dress of yours, we are going to be the best pair in the gala" Rarity said.

"Wait, wait I see what's going on here, you're trying to buy my approval to win the ticket, and that's not going to happen, you will have to wait until I finished with my decision, for now, I'm going to search something to eat" Twilight said.

"Did somepony said lunch?" Applejack said grabbing Twilight and carrying her out from Rarity's house.

"Oh no, sorry Rarity I see you later" Roxas said.

"See you later Roxas [sigh]"

Roxas followed Applejack and Twilight until they arrived at a farm car full of delicious food.

"Twilight, do ya want some?" Applejack said.

"UGH, No, I'm not going to give the ticket so easily" Twilight said running away from applejack.

"Well if she doesn't want some, I'm going to grab some of the apple pie, bye Applejack" Roxas said.

"Or maybe I should check her if she's alright, see you later Applejack"

Roxas went to Twilight Library just to see Twilight and Fluttershy arguing about the ticket.
And right behind him was pinkie pie preparing a party cannon for Twilight.

"Ok, this is going too far, I have to do something about this" Roxas thought.

"Alright I have a plan" He thought

Roxas waited until pinkie pie finished her party song just to act immediately.

"Twilight, come with me" Roxas said.

The two ponies run away to the farm, and hide on a bale.

"Roxas what is the point of doing this?" Twilight asked.

"I have a plan, and if it works the others will stop chasing you" Roxas said.

"Really? and what's the plan?" Twilight asked.

"Well if you don't mind, you will have to break both tickets" Roxas said.

"But...oh I get it, if no one gets the tickets, then there's no reason for keep fighting for it, that's a very balanced choice, Roxas, thanks" Twilight said.

"Exactly, now you know what to do" Roxas said.

A couple of Hours passed it was sunset and Twilight gather all of her friends in the library.

"Girls, I finally made my decision, the pony who win the ticket is..."

"NO ONE" Twilight said breaking the two tickets.

"But why did you do that" Everypony answered.

"Simple, look at yourselves you were fighting against each other just for a dumb ticket, so I decide if I'm going to lose my friends' thanks to an event that happens every year, I discard the event" Twilight said

"And besides I don't wanna go anymore to the gala, I prefer hanging out with you guys" Twilight said.

"You make the right choice Twilight" Roxas though.

Suddenly from Spike's insides, a letter came out.

"Twilight, you choose your friends over a big event, I make this test for you and I want to say that you pass, so here is your prize" Sign Princess Celestia.

The letter contained 6 tickets for the grand galloping gala one for each member of the group.

The 6 mares rushed to canterlot castle to celebrate.

"Well Spike it seems that we are on our own" Roxas said.

Immediately after everypony left, spike receive another letter.

"What does it say, Spike?" Roxas asked.

"Don't worry, boys, I haven't forgotten about you, here's two tickets for you-" Sign Celestia.

"Well I guess we're going to the gala" Roxas said.

Spike was jumping for happiness but when he saw Roxas laughing, stop and put on a "sad face".

"Argh, what a pain," Spike said.

"Hahahaha, girls wait for me" Roxas said running towards his friends.

" This seems like a big adventure and I can't wait to take it on, let's see what the destiny is saving for me in this new world" Roxas thought.

That's all chapter 3 guys, sorry for the pause, but I have things to do, but is time to return, please like and comment the story, it will help us a lot.

Bye

Chapter 4: Nightmares.

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Day 5: Applebuck session.

"M# heart may be weak and so$%%etimes it may be gi!? en, but I learned that deep d#&n there's a light that never goes out"

Roxas was hearing the voice of a teen talking to a man.

"Kingdom Hearts, fill me, with the power of Darkness"

"Kingdom Hearts is Light" The kid screamed waking Roxas up from his dream.

"Another dream about him" He said.

"But why..."

Applejack knocked on the door, just to check how her friend was sleeping.

"Roxas, are ya ok?, I heard a scream" Applejack asked.

"Yeah, it was just a Nightmare"Roxas answered.

"Ya want me to enter?"Applejack asked.

"Nah, it's okay I'm fine, Applejack," Roxas said.

"Are ya sure cause tomorrow is going to be a hard day" Applejack said "But I explain to you in the morning, later Roxas"

"Good Night Applejack" Roxas said closing his eyes again

Roxas start sleeping again, but now something was different, the dream turn out to be weirder than the previous one.

"Ughhh, where am I?" Roxas thought.

Roxas woke up on a weird tunnel separated into two sections, one blue and one orange.

"So...Roxas, where can you possibly be?" Someone said with a very familiar tone.

"Who are you?" Roxas screamed.

"What?, don't you recognize your old pal" a man with a black coat appeared in front of Roxas.

"You know, Axel"

Roxas immediately recognized the man on the coat.

"What are you doing here? where are we?" Roxas said.

"Man, the boss was really mad when you disappeared with no trace, he frightened everyone in the organization," Axel said.

"Hahaha, so now everyone is missing me, guess what, I have a new life and new friends that care about me, I'm not planning to return" Roxas said.

"You don't get it, Roxas, you are safe with us, if you don't come with me, he will find you and force you to return." Axel said.

"Who?, the guy with silver hair, I'm not scared of him anymore" Roxas answered.

Suddenly another black portal appeared behind Axel.

"But you...should be scared" The man who appeared in the portal said.

"Ugh, Xemnas!" Axel said.

"So the traitor is here, Number XIII Roxas the key of destiny, or should I say, The half of the key bearer," Xemnas said.

"Xemnas, I didn't expect your visit, you're here just to scold me?"Roxas said.

"Indeed, but I have more important things to do now, we need you back in the organization, Roxas, so you can collect more hearts for our purpose," Xemnas said.

"And if I refuse?" Roxas asked.

"Then you will have to attend the proper punishment for your actions, but since I am a very kind existence, I will grant you two options," Xemnas said.

"You returned to us and nobody gets hurt or I turn your 6 little horse friends into mere dusks" Xemnas said.

"Ehem, but you don't know where I am right now," Roxas said.

"Sooner or later, the nobodies will find a pathway to your world" Xemnas said.

"Thought well Roxas, your time is running out, and your new friends are going to pay the price from your decision." Xemnas said.

"Axel, find a way to locate Roxas and bring him back to the castle, conscious or not," Xemnas said summoning vines around Axel's head.

"Why? Roxas, Why did you have to leave? AAAAAAHHHHHH"Axel screamed.

"NOOOO, WAIT!" Roxas screamed back after seeing his friend being tortured by his boss.

"NOOOOOOO, Ahhhhhhh" Roxas woke up again in Sweet Apple acres.

"Sooner or later..." Roxas thought.

"Roxas are ya ok?" Applejack screamed.

Roxas thought about what Xemnas said to him back on his dream.

"Applejack, no matter what, I'm gonna protect you all from the nobodies"Roxas said grabbing Applejack's hooves hugging her in the process.

"What was that for..." a blushed Applejack said

Roxas realized what he had just done to Applejack.

"Uhh, nothing, I just had a Nightmare, " Roxas said "But I think I'm going back to sleep"

"Ok? ya sure ya don't want me to stay here, Roxas?" Applejack asked.

"Thanks, but maybe another day" Roxas answered.

"Alright, see you later" Applejack closed the door and start thinking.

"Why I can't tell him how I fell, he's such a good stallion, and I made a promise to not fall in love due to the farm work, but Roxas is making me feel different, I think I'm going to break that promise..." Applejack thought getting back to sleep.

A couple of hours later.

Roxas finally woke up, it was half-day and nothing new was happening in the house.

"I'm really hungry, I hope there's still one piece of apple pie left," Roxas thought

Roxas went downstairs to the Kitchen, but he ran into Big mac before reaching the fridge.

"How's your wound Big mac, getting any better?" Roxas asked.

"Yup!" Big mac said.

"Good to hear that" Roxas said showing some kindness to his friend.

"Have you seen Applejack, maybe she has chores for me" Roxas asked.

"She is in the backyard" Big mac answered.

"Thank you, see you later big mac" Roxas said.

Roxas headed out to the backyard where he found Applejack, she looked really tired.

"Hello Applejack" Roxas said greeting her friend but Applejack didn't respond.

"Uhhh, earth to Applejack?" Roxas said shaking Applejack.

Applejack turned around showing a look for a pony that was near death from insomnia.

"Wow Applejack, you look terrible are you ok?" Roxas said.

"Of course am ok" Applejack answered.

"You look really tired, have you been skipping sleeping recently?" Roxas asked.

"Of course not, I make a promise to Big Mac, and I'm planning to keep it," Applejack said.

"But look at yourself, you're failing to kick the apple trees," Roxas said

"Don't Worry Roxas, I'm fine" Applejack said.

"it's no use, I better find somepony who can help me with my dream problems" Roxas thought.

"I'll ask Twilight, maybe she knows what to do about this situation," Roxas thought.

Roxas headed up to the library, searching for her friend Twilight, he knew that her purple pony friend was deeply interested in all of this kind of stuff, if she doesn't help him, maybe Luna would.

"Twilight? are you here?" Roxas said.

"Roxas, how are you?," Twilight said.

"Good, the new life has treated me well" Roxas answered.

"What about your headaches, did they stop?" Twilight said.

"No, but now they occur more constantly," Roxas said.

"But why did they happen? Some kind of curse? " Twilight said.

"I don't know, when I got to sleep I usually experience lucid dreams about Sora" Roxas answered.

"Especially memories of his adventures, I don't know" Roxas explained

"I was thinking if you could help me with that"

"hmmm, I think I have a magic spell, to suppress specific memories," Twilight said

"Suppress?" Roxas asked.

"Yeah, your mind can't stop thinking about an idea or an illusion, it just organized all your thoughts, memories, and ideas, giving priority to the most recent and important ones, eventually the other memories began to store in your mind," Twilight explained.

"How did you know all of this" Roxas said.

"Well I've been studying for a long time," Twilight said.

"Oh!, well let's try that spell," Roxas said.

"Wait, before I cast that spell, I would like to see the appearance of this Sora, maybe I'll find something about him that could help us in the future"

"What am I supposed to do?" Roxas asked.

"Nothing, I'm just going to cast a memory projection spell" Twilight answered.

Using her horn, Twilight summoned a crystal magic screen showing a brown-haired kid fighting in a castle.

"So, this is Sora, but why I can't recognize his species, looks like a hairless monkey" Twilight thought.

"But...He wields the Keyblade effectively, and he can cast elemental magic with no sweat" Roxas thought.

"Twilight, is everything ok..." Roxas asked nervously.

"I've seen enough" Twilight answered.

"Ok, here I go Roxas" Twilight said.

"3, 2, and..."

Twilight cast the spell and whack Roxas directly in his forehead.

"Now is your turn, Roxas, try to focus on the memory you want me to store" Twilight said.

Roxas started remembering things from the past when he was on the organization, his battle with Riku, and some missions with his teammates, but some of his memories were different. They didn't belong to Roxas

"Hghhh, I think this is the one" Roxas said.

$$%;# %#%$Those Worlds will be restored if we beat Ansem...#$$$

%$Darkness is the heart true essence$$%%

"That's not true, the heart may be weak and sometimes it may be given in, but I learned that deep inside is a light that never goes out" Sora said.

Roxas started screaming in pain just by rewatching these memories.

"Twilight, help!"
Roxas said.

"Hang in there, Roxas, just wait a few more seconds" Twilight said.

Twilight fired another magic beam towards Roxas mind, she put a magic lock on the memory Roxas told her.

Roxas stopped feeling pain, instead, he began feeling kind of funny.

"Is it over?" He said

"Yeah, the magical lock I put in your brain will be there for a long time, as long as you have that lock, you won't be able to remember that memory" Twilight said.

"Alright, now I need more help from you," Roxas said.

"What's the problem," Twilight said.

"I think Applejack is having a really hard time, follow me," Roxas said rushing to the farm.

As soon as the duo left the house, Twilight started thinking about Sora, and that mysterious guy with orange eyes.

"This...Sora creature is really interesting maybe I should talk with Celestia and Luna about him, his abilities with magic are quite impressive but the other being, his attacks his magic...It reminds me of Nightmare moon but much worse...I hope he's gone for good"

All of these images of unknown entities scared Twilight for a bit, but seeing that Roxas was with them, made her feel calmer about the situation.

When they arrived at the farm, they saw Applejack struggling with her own life, barely able to use force to kick the apple trees.

"Applejack, are you ok?" Twilight asked the yellow mare.

Applejack was so tired that she couldn't hear the sentences that Twilight was saying.

"What did you say?Applejack asked.

"I said, are you ok?" Twilight asked.

"if I am a key? I'm not a key, what are you talking about Twilight?" Applejack answered.

"No, I want to talk with you," Twilight said.

"Did you want to go to the zoo?" Applejack said.

"NOOOO, I WANT TO TALK WITH You" Twilight screamed.

"Ohhh you want to talk with me?" Applejack said.

"Yes!!!" Twilight said.

"What do you want to talk about" Applejack said.

"You look pretty tired, you haven't slept for 3 days, because you refused the help from other Pony's"Twilight said.

"C'mon Applejack let us help you," Roxas said.

"I don't like kelp, Roxas what are ya talking about?" Applejack asked confused

"HELP, APPLEJACK, I SAID HELP" Roxas screamed.

"Oh no, no, no I say I was going to do all the harvest by myself, so thank you for caring about me but now I need to help pinkie pie with some stuff she planned " Applejack said walking very disoriented towards ponyville.

"It's no use Twilight, she would stay asleep unless we do something about her stubbornness" Roxas said.

"I think I have an idea" Twilight said.

"Meanwhile, go and find applejack before she causes another problem" Twilight said.

"Alright, Spike, do you wanna come with me" Roxas said.

"Sure why not" The purple dragon answered.

Roxas and Spike headed to ponyville searching for the orange mare, despite her death attitude finding her was really a challenge for the boys.

"Where she could possibly be?"Spike said.

"Look!" Roxas pointed to a tent filled with ponies.

"What happened here?" Roxas asked.

The tent was filled with very sick ponies and nurses.

"Look Spike, there's Pinkie"

"Pinkie pie, what happened here?"Spike asked.

"Ugh, the muffins Applejack helped me to cook, tasted weird" Pinkie pie said.

The nurse mare arrived with some antidote on a jar.

"Excuse me miss why is everypony puking?" Spike asked.

"The muffins that Applejack cooked were poison, every pony is intoxicated right now"

"I get it, miss, step aside, I'll take care of this" Roxas said

"What are you gonna do Roxas?" Spike asked.

"Just watch" Roxas said summoning the keyblade.

Roxas grabbed the keyblade with his mouth, pointed it to the sky, and shouted...

"Esuna!"

A yellow aura covered all the ponies that were poisoned by the muffins, healing them instantly.

"WOW, how did you do that" The nurse said.

"Let's say that a magician never reveals his secrets" Roxas answered the nurse's question.

"Now Spike let's find Applejack" Roxas said

"Come on, tell me"

"Uhh, you can thank me later bye" Roxas answered the nurse.

After the duo left the tent, they both continued searching for Applejack, but in the middle of the search, they saw a stampede of animals running towards them.

"Roxas watch out" Spike said.

Roxas spread his wings and began to fly, saving Spike and himself from the animals.

"Those were Fluttershy's animals right?" Roxas said.

"I think so, let's visit her, maybe she knows where Applejack is" Spike answered.

"Good idea Spike, I think we're getting close" Roxas said.

The boys arrived at Fluttershy cottage, Roxas knocked on the door and Fluttershy answered.

"Hello Fluttershy, how are you?"The pegasus stallion asked.

"Whoa...Roxas what...are you doing here? I'm fine by the way, sorry to answer you like this...oh gosh what am I doing...?" Fluttershy answered nervously as ever.

"Hahaha, calm down Fluttershy no need to be so nervous in front of me" Roxas answered.

"Sorry...I usually never get visits, what do you...need" Fluttershy said blushed.

"We just wanted to know if Applejack was here because we saw a lot of your animals running away in ponyville" Roxas informed.

"WHAT!!!" Fluttershy screamed scaring Roxas and Spike off.

"Thanks for telling me, Roxas,
I wouldn't know what to do if something happened to my animals" Fluttershy said hugging Roxas.

"Ha, I can see that you are not so shy when it comes to your animals" Roxas said mocking Fluttershy.

"Oh my...Celestia I....should go to see my animals" Fluttershy said flying away.

"We didn't ask her anything about Applejack" Spike said.

"I think I know where she is, follow me Spike" Roxas ordered.

Roxas and Spike return to the farm where they finally found Applejack kicking a dead tree.

"There you are, we were looking for you" Roxas said.

Applejack barely could say a word, she was on the floor breathing heavily and only saying...

"Ah finally made it...I harvest every apple in sweet apple acres" Applejack said.

Roxas took a look at the acres and realized that only HALF of the appletrees were properly harvested.

"Uhh, Applejack? you only harvested half of the forest" Roxas said.

"What are ya talking about?" Applejack said

"Take a look by yourself" Roxas said pointing to the other part of the forest.

"Wha...what the..."

Applejack fainted.

After a couple of minutes, Applejack regained consciousness. And Twilight was there to take care of the rest.

"Now Applejack, you need to step aside from your stubbornness and let us help you with your problem" Twilight said.

"NO, I made a promise....and I'm planning to keep it" Applejack said

"Are you serious Applejack?, You can barely stand on all four legs. You haven't slept for a day, and you've been causing problems to happen all over ponyville you're making your friends and family worry about you so much due to your stubborn pride about that silly pledge you made to big mac."

Roxas replied his friend starting to lose his patience over the situation.

"WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH ACCEPTING THE HELP OF OTHERS WHEN THE WORK YOUR DOING IS CLEARLY TOO MUCH PRESSURE FOR YOU TO DO ALONE, Please applejack we all hate to see you like this Let-Us-Help-You so you won't damage your body any more than it already is'' Roxas screamed.

"Argh..."Roxas started to remember something. Something about his fights with Axel.

Flashback

The empty black city was seen from the top of the mysterious white castle, Roxas left his room and move towards the entrance of the castle, but he was stopped by one of his organization companions.

"Where are you going?" Axel said.

"I'm going to find the purpose of my existence" Roxas answered.

"And if you're going to help me, take me to castle oblivion" Roxas said.

"I can't do that, That place is confidential, I cant take you or X##n with me"

"Fine, then I guess I'm going alone..."

End of the flashback

Roxas recover from his slumber and the first thing he saw was Applejack on the floor and Twilight seeing him.

"Roxas! ROXAS!" Twilight screamed.

"Ugh, what just happened?" Roxas said.

"I don't know, your eyes turned all white all of the sudden" Twilight replied.

"Don't worry about me, look at Applejack" Roxas replied.

"Oh let me wake her up from her slumber" Twilight said shaking Applejack up.

The orange mare woke up from her slumber very disturbed.

"Please!, ah need ya help" Applejack said.

"Sorry, for not listening to you, I did it because I wanted to prove to my brother that I'm really strong" Applejack said.

"It's okay, but have in mind that resting for a while is good" Roxas said.

"And I'm sorry for screaming out to you" Roxas said.

"Don't worry, I know that you care about others Roxas, but please just help me" Applejack said.

"Let's begin with this harvest" Twilight said.

Twilight called the rest of the team, and with 5 ponies working, the job was done in just a couple of hours.

"A'right everyone come here" Applejack said.

"I want to apologize, to all of you, I know a was a little stubborn" Applejack told.

"A little?" Roxas said.

"Hahaha, well maybe too much stubborn" Applejack answered.

"I know the town gave me the prize for being the best helper in ponyville, but the real gold is having you as my friends" Applejack said hugging the entire group.

"All of these harvests made me feel hungry, let's go to a restaurant" Rainbow said.

" Thanks but I pass" Roxas said.

"Why Roxas?" Twilight said.

"I'm feeling so sleepy, I just want to rest" Roxas said.

"Uhm maybe this is a good opportunity to test if my spell worked" Twilight said.

"Well, see you tomorrow" Roxas said

"Bye Roxas"The mane 6 said.

Roxas went upstairs, he was scared, he didn't want to have another of these dreams, but he had no choice.

He prepared the bed and started to sleep.

"I Hope, Twilight's spell work" He said falling asleep.

Roxas started dreaming about the brown-haired boy.

$ now S#r# lets...close...t#h#$

The dream was all fuzzy, maybe it was the effect of Twilight's spell, the images of "Sora" were all erased so Roxas did have a good night this time.

Roxas woke up very happy because he didn't dream of something strange or with someone else.

"I can't believe, it works! I have to tell Twilight about this" Roxas said.

Day 6: Griffon the brush off.

Roxas was heading to the library to thank Twilight for helping him with his memory disorder.

The pegasus stallion was thinking a lot of things, but he mainly focused on one thing, why the nobodies stopped appearing, are they preparing something?

And why the Heartless haven't appeared yet

"Is someone preventing the invasion of the dark or empty creatures? Or maybe something?" Roxas though.

"Nah I'm thinking too much, maybe it's just the magic that the town emanates that is preventing the dark infection" He thought.

Roxas suddenly crossed paths with her pegasus friend, Rainbow Dash.

"Roxas, Roxas please help me" the Rainbow mare replied.

"What's wrong, what did you do now?" Roxas asked.

"Hey! That's rude, anyway I'm running from that" Rainbow pointed out Pinkie pie.

"Is Pinkie pie, what's the problem with her?" He said.

"She wants me to help her with some strange stuff" Rainbow answered.

"And what kind of stuff is that, did you ask her in the first place?" Roxas asked.

"Nope, but that doesn't matter right now, help me" Rainbow said.

"Fine" Roxas said summoning out the Keyblade.

"What are you going to do with your key?" Rainbow asked

"Just watch, meanwhile, hide behind that tree" Roxas said pointing to the tree.

The gray-white pegasus approached the pink jumping mare without causing any suspicious behavior.

"Hello, Roxas, I'm looking for Rainbow dash do you know where she is?" Pinkie said.

"Nope, I think she returned to cloudsdale, why you don't search for her there" Roxas said.

"Ok, see you later" Pinkie pie said returning to ponyville.

"Wow that was easy" Roxas said.

"Did she leave?" Rainbow asked.

"I think so" Roxas answered.

"Then what was the purpose of the Keyblade dude" Rainbow asked.

"In case Pinkie saw you, then I would have to use the Keyblade," Roxas said.

Suddenly pinkie appeared behind Roxas.

"What were you saying?" Pinkie said.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAH" Roxas and Rainbow screamed in terror.

"Stop!" Roxas screamed casting time magic on Pinkie

"Hurry let's get out of here" Roxas said

Both Rainbow and Roxas started flying away from the frozen pinkie, they both fly for almost 5 minutes until they reached a lake.

"Do you think we lost her?" Roxas asked.

"I don't know, we flew for a couple of minutes" Rainbow answered.

Suddenly Pinkie appeared from the bottom of the lake scaring both ponies.

"Rainbow, I just want to ask you a favor" Pinkie said.

Rainbow thought that she could fly away again but she just gave up.

"What's the problem Pinkie..." Rainbow said very tiredly.

"C'mon you're gonna like it, and besides since Roxas is a pegasus too he can help us" Pinkie said.

"Wait whaaa..." Roxas said.

"Deal, I help you if Roxas help us" Rainbow said.

"Yeah" Pinkie said.

Pinkie explained the plan to both pegasuses

"That's all?" Roxas said

"Pretty much" Pinkie said.

Rainbow and Roxas grabbed an electric cloud and put them where Pinkie wanted.

"A little to the left Roxas" Pinkie said.

"And You Rainbow a little to the right"

"Rainbow now move your cloud up and you Roxas move your cloud down" Pinkie said.

"Now Roxas move your cloud..."

"Pinkie!" Both pegasuses screamed.

"I mean, it's perfect, perfect, now on the count of three" Pinkie said.

"One..., two..., THREE!" Pinkie said.

Both Rainbow and Roxas kicked the electric clouds making a huge noise.

Spike was the victim, he was carrying Twilight Sparkle message scrolls, but when he heard the thunderclap noise, he screamed and dropped all the scrolls to the ground, also he began to have hiccups.

Both three ponies started laughing when they saw the purple dragon trying to pick up the scrolls.

"Wow Pinkie I never expected you were such a prankster" Rainbow said.

"See, I told you, this kind of stuff is funny"Pinkie said laughing on the floor.

"Hey, I think I have a pretty good idea"Roxas whispered to Rainbow.

The gray pegasus stallion moved the electric cloud behind Pinkie and kicked it again, making the same noise.

Pinkie screamed and began to have hiccups just like Spike.

Both Roxas and Rainbow started laughing.

"You know Pinkie, you're not as annoying as I thought" Rainbow said.

"You wanna hang out?" The Blue mare said

"Sure let's make pranks to others," Pinkie said.

"You wanna come with us, Roxas?" Rainbow asked.

"Sorry but I have some chores to do, but see you later girls" Roxas said.

"Alright Roxas if you change your mind here we are"Rainbow said.

"Got it, see you later girls" Roxas replied.

The gray pegasus continued with his mission, he needed to visit Twilight to thank her for the remedy spell.

When Roxas arrived at the library, Twilight was working on her special note for the princesses, but it was about the memories she saw about Sora and the other guy.

"Hey Twilight, the spell work"Roxas said

"Woah! Hey Roxas...I...I...Really?, I can't believe it" She answered while she hide the secret notes behind some books.

"Yeah, those dreams about Sora, they just poof" Roxas replied.

"Oh, I'm so happy for you Roxas" Twilight said.

The unicorn mare got an idea, an idea that will let her know more about Roxas and Sora.

"I was wondering that if you have some free time, you came to visit me, I want to study that Keyblade of yours" Twilight said.

"Sure why not, maybe if I finish the chores on the farm, I came over here for a little while" Roxas said.

"Perfect, at six is okay?" Twilight said.

"Yeah it's okay, see you later Twilight." Roxas said

As the stallion leave the place, Twilight began to think about what she did.

"Did I just ask him to go on a date?" Twilight thought.

"Nah, I don't think so all I want is to know more about him that's all...hehe." She replied to herself.

Roxas returned to sweet Apple acres, hoping that Applejack had a job for him. He had so much energy that he could take on every type of job.

Luckily she had, Roxas started soiling the earth for future harvests, everything was going perfectly until Applejack arrived with a new chore.

"Roxas I need ya help, with something" Applejack said.

"What's the problem?" Roxas asked.

"Could ya wash those apples?" Applejack said showing Roxas a couple of painted apples.

"Why are they painted?" Roxas asked.

"Rainbow Dash and Pinkie pie did it, they are doing pranks all over ponyville"Applejack said.

"Ohh...no" Roxas whispered.

"It's something wrong?" Applejack asked.

"No..no...no, I wash these apples immediately," Roxas said.

"Good, thank ya Roxas" Applejack said

Roxas finished washing the apples and began looking for Rainbow dash or Pinkie pie.

"Gosh, I need to find these two before they get in trouble" Roxas thought.

Roxas found Rainbow dash preparing a cloud for sleep in it.

"Hey, Rainbow dash" Roxas screamed.

Rainbow dash approached Roxas in a funny mood.

"Sup Roxas" The blue mare said.

"Have you been doing pranks all the day with Pinkie?" Roxas asked.

"Yeah so... You didn't want to come with us"Rainbow replied.

"Nothing, I just wanted to know who was the pony that made me wash SIX DOZENS OF APPLES" Roxas screamed.

Rainbow dash started laughing.

"Is it funny to you?" Roxas asked.

"Yes hahaha, you should see your face" Rainbow said.

Roxas calmed down and understood the situation, and in the end, he smiled a little.

"Well, I should go to sleep, because tomorrow is going to be a day full of pranks" Rainbow said.

"You know, tomorrow I don't have to work, maybe I catch up with you in the morning" Roxas said.

"Deal" Rainbow said

Both friends say goodbye with a hoof bump. But as soon as the stallion was leaving Rainbow decided to mock him a little.

"Hey Roxas"Rainbow screamed.

"Yeah?"Roxas replied.

"I hope you watch your back, 'cause I'm going to throw you all I got" Rainbow said joking Roxas

"Was that supposed to be a threat? 'cause It didn't scare me, not even a little Dash" Roxas replied Rainbow's threat.

"Oh yeah?, you'll see"Rainbow replied.

"Cmon try to sound more...interesting" Roxas replied.

"Pff dummy"Rainbow said blushing out.

When Roxas finally returned home he decided to go to sleep immediately, not having weird dreams again kind of motivated him up.

"I can finally sleep well, no more worries about strange memories and something else, I'm free." He said.

Day 7: The next morning was pretty normal for Roxas now, 2 consecutive days without crazy memories of Sora.

"Ahhh, it feels so good waking up like this, now I should meet up with Rainbow Dash, she's probably waiting for me"

Roxas went to cloudsdale, to meet Rainbow dash, and when he arrived somebody very different appeared.

It was a giant bird with a Lion body.

"Uhh, who and what are you?" Roxas asked.

"I'm a griffon, are you blind or something?" The griffon girl answered.

Roxas change of mood very quickly, he didn't like the attitude of this bird.

"So what's your name? Griffon" Roxas asked aggressively.

"Gilda, and you?" She asked.

"Roxas" he gray-white pegasus answered.

"So what do you want"Gilda replied.

"Just waiting for a friend"Roxas replied.

"Really? You have friends?, you don't look like a very cherry fella" Gilda replied.

"Neither you, bird brain"Roxas replied.

"What did you just say to me...? Gilda said.

The situation was getting tenser, luckily Rainbow dash arrived at the scene.

"Roxas looks like you met my best friend Gilda" Rainbow said.

"Yeah, we were talking a lot...Where did you two meet?" Roxas asked.

"In the junior speedsters flight camp" Rainbow answered.

"Okay. (I don't know where that place is)" Roxas answered.

"Hey Gilda, remember the chant?" Rainbow asked her friend.

"Of course, how can I ever forget that horrible theme song that the instructors forced us to sing every morning".Gilda answered

"Soooo..."

"Ugh only for you dash"Gilda said.

Both girls started singing...

"Junior speedsters are our lives,

Sky-bound soars and daring dives

Junior Speedsters, it's our quest,

To someday be the very best!"

Roxas started laughing at the chant they both perform.

"So what are we going to do then"
Roxas asked.

"Well, Rainbow promise me a flight" Gilda said Flying up.

"Oh yeah, well, you can come with us if you want" Rainbow said.

"Ok, let's see who is better flying between you two." Roxas said.

Both Gilda and Rainbow flew with tremendous speed to the other side of ponyville.

Roxas barely could stand closer to them, after a couple of seconds, they arrived at the finish line.

"So Roxas, who won the race?" Rainbow asked.

"I think Gilda, but just for a little" Roxas answered.

The griffin stand very proud of her victory, making fun of Rainbow dash skills.

"Cmon I was just practicing, the next time I'll go all out"Rainbow replied.

"I need to do something really fast, ill be back in a minute Roxas"Rainbow said leaving the pegasus stallion and griffin alone.

"Geez, Rainbow has really weird friends" Gilda said.

"Excuse me? What are you talking about?"Roxas asked.

"Look, you and you're pink friend, can go somewhere else, now that I'm around, dash doesn't need to hang out with you, so get lost" Gilda said very angrily.

"Woah, what a dumb bird you're made, I can't believe you rant others just because you look scarier, you're just an empty bird who seeks attention" Roxas replied.

"Please, the one who needs attention is that dumb pink mare."

Roxas knew that the Pink ponies was pinkie pie

"What did you do to pinkie?" Roxas asked with an angry tone.

"I just tell her, that Rainbow doesn't want to hang out with her."Gilda answered.

"You are the worst"Roxas said.

"I don't care, just get lost" Gilda said pushing Roxas.

Roxas remembered something about this type of behavior. It reminded him of another teammate.

"What?, are you going to cry little boy"

"Shut up Larxene, I'm trying to cast magic"Roxas said.

"I DON'T CARE, just finish off that heartless quickly so we can go back to the castle"

Roxas returned to ponyville, he was very angry with Gilda.

"Hmm, I deal with you later" Roxas said.

"Was that a threat?" Gilda said.

Roxas didn't say anything as he flew away from the angry griffin.

Then he started looking for Pinkie pie, hoping that Gilda didn't hurt her feelings too much.

"There you are Pinkie" Roxas said.

"Roxas, did you meet Rainbow's new friend?" Pinkie said.

"Yeah, the griffin, she is so disrespectful" Roxas answered.

"I know right, I'm planning a little revenge for her later, but I need more ponies to pull it out" Pinkie said.

"You can count me in" Roxas said.

"Really?" Pinke replied very confusedly.

"Why not, she bothered me before, I want payback" Roxas said.

"Alright, let's ask some of our friends if they want to help us with our little plan" Pinkie said.

Time passed, and almost every pony acceded to collaborate.

"Ok Roxas, now let's ask Rainbow if she could set up the pranks for Gilda," Pinkie said.

"I can't believe you make all of this plan by yourself" Roxas said.

"Thank you, Roxas, I like doing plans that involve laugh and celebration to the others, but with a little spoon of Revenge, hahaha" Pinkie laugh a little maniacally.

"Ok...?, I asked Rainbow if she wants to cooperate" Roxas answered.

Roxas visited Rainbow's house making sure that Gilda was not around.

"Rainbow, are you there?" Roxas asked knocking on the door of the house.

"Yeah, just wait for a little, I'm organizing some stuff."The blue pegasus replied.

"Sup Roxas, what brings you to my home what's the problem"Rainbow said.

"I wanted to talk with you about something" Roxas replied.

Oh...what kind of something..." Rainbow dash said freaking out in the process.

"Pinke is making a party to Gilda, she has been very grumpy since she arrived, but we wanted you to help us hide a prank or two in the party, just to make her laugh a little" Roxas said.

"oh...that type of something" "Rainbow replied.

"Count me in Roxas, let me prepare the most unforgettable prank of the history" Rainbow said rushing to the party.

"Perfect, now the last thing we need is Gilda, but now the best thing I can do now is the return to the party place" Roxas thought.

A couple of hours later.

"Alright everything is set, Rainbow called Gilda to come, so she will be arriving in a minute" Pinkie said.

"Hey Roxas, could you cast a thunder spell to charge my shock armlet" pinkie said

"Sure Pinkie" Roxas agreed to cast a small thunder in the shock armlet.

"Shh, here she comes".Rainbow said.

The griffin entered the room where everyone was waiting, she was received with a giant SURPRISE scream from everypony.

"Gilda, it's an honor that you assist my party" Pinkie said extending her hoove with the shock armlet.

Gilda didn't notice the toy, so when she extended her paw to shake pinkie's hoove, she got electrocuted by the little device.

Everyone started laughing at Gilda, but she couldn't scream back to them because Rainbow was there, so she decide to keep going. Without first whispering something to pinkie.

"I know what your planning, so I keep an eye on you " She said.

Pinkie replied immediately.

"And I keep an eye on you because you are our main guest" Pinkie said offering vanilla lemon drops.

"I guess I can eat one" Gilda said.

The vanilla drops were supercharged with hot sauce, so her tongue started feeling really spicy

"Water, I need some water" Gilda screamed in pain.

"There's eggnog Gilda" Rainbow said.

Gilda grabbed a glass full of eggnog, but it was a fake one.

She ended up grabbing somepony else eggnog, just to calm down the heat in her mouth.

"Look presents" Rainbow said.

The griffin again trying to surpass all of the guests, rushed and open a present full of toy snakes that exploded on her face.

And the pranks continued for almost all of the event, but finally the plan work, Gilda lose control of herself and started screaming to everypony.

"That's it!, what kind of "idea of a good time is it", I'm getting sick of your pranks"

"And you Pinkie pie tried to embarrass me with your stupid weak pranks, but guess what, I and dash are 10 times cooler than everyone in this party combined," Gilda said.

"Let's get out of here, dash".Gilda replied.

"I said let's go Rainbow dash"again she replied.

"You know what, Gilda, I'm the one who set up all these "weak" pranks on the party"Rainbow said.

"WHAT?!" Gilda replied.

"So I guess I'm the lime lame one" Rainbow said.

"Come on Dash, they tricked me" The female griffin said.

"That's not right, you didn't contribute to anything, I don't want my old friend to treat me like that my new friend"

"If being cool is the only thing you care about maybe is time you find another friend" Rainbow dash said.

Gilda didn't take that nicely, she ended up leaving the party with a very angry face.

"Guys I'm sorry that she ruined that awesome party you made for her" Rainbow said apologizing to her friends.

"Not a big deal, it was her problem in the first place, there's nothing to be sorry for" Roxas said.

"Yeah, and besides we can continue the party even better than before"Pinkie pie said.

"No hard feelings" Rainbow dash said rising her hoove to Pinkie pie.

"No hard feelings" Pinkie answered.

They're both get shocked because of the shock armlet they have on their hooves.

Shortly after when the party ended, Roxas returned to his room in sweet Apple acres, he was very tired about what happened in the day.

But he surely was going to have a very good sleep, not worrying about the nightmares he had in the past.

When he was about to sleep he saw something outside the window that caught his attention...

Chapter 5: Courage.

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Roxas began following the strange thing, outside the barnyard.

"What is that?" Roxas thought. When the creature stopped, the ambiance showed a little bear covered with cosmic fur and white star-shaped dots.

"Wow, what kind of creature is that thing!!" Roxas thought.

But before he could get closer to inspect the animal the environment suddenly lost its peace when 6 nobodies fell from the sky to attack the gray stallion.

"Again?"Roxas thought attacking the white creatures.

The poor bear returned screaming to the woods, Roxas thought, if it was a good idea to follow the animal into the deep of the woods, but when he heard a giant scream from the woods he decided to return to the barn.

Roxas returned home preventing another fight with a mysterious treat.

"Is it just me, or the nobodies are getting crazier out there" Roxas thought beginning to sleep.

Day 7:The Boast Busters.

"Roxas!!!" Applejack screamed waking up the pegasus stallion.

"WOAH!!!" He shouted," What's wrong, Applejack?"Roxas screamed back.

"Come here for a second"Applejack said

Roxas went downstairs waving at every member of the apple family.

"Here I am Applejack, what's wrong?" Roxas said.

"Well Roxas, as you can see, today is a free day, so we don't have any job for ya"Applejack said.

"Good to hear that"Roxas said.

"So...I was thinking if... ya wanted to hang out with me this day"Applejack said nervously.

"I would like to, but I promised Twilight that I help her with some experiments" Roxas explained.

"Oh...I see..." Applejack replied.

"Goldarnit, that Twilight...she stole my moment" The orange mare thought but quickly she thought of another plan for the day.

"I Have to do something quickly, but count me in" Applejack said.

"I'll catch up with you later"

"Alright, see ya later Applejack" Roxas said.

Roxas went to the library to see Twilight, when he arrived, he saw Twilight casting a spell to spike, making a mustache to grow on the young dragon.

"Hahahahah, what's with the new look, Spike"Roxas said.

"I was helping Twilight with the 25 spells for basic equestrian magic"

"Cool, hey Twilight could you cast that on me, I want to see how I look like with a mustache" Roxas asked.

"Sure...why not"Twilight said.

Twilight cast the growing spell on Roxas, making a blonde mustache grow on the Pegasus stallion.

"Hahahahah, look at yourself"Spike said.

Twilight used her horn to grab a mirror, showing Roxas his new look.

"Woah, it looks so weird hahaha" Roxas said.

"Could you make it disappear please, I didn't like it"Roxas asked his Unicorn friend.

"Sure, just don't move" Twilight said canceling the spell.

"Thanks Twilight"Roxas said.

"Now, Roxas...could you show me the Keyblade" Twilight asked.

"Yeah, here take a look at this"Roxas said summoning the Keyblade.

"Interesting, what a weird shape your blade had"Twilight said.

" Doesn't look like old Army blades" She thought

"Can I hold it?"Twilight asked.

"I'm not sure if you can"Roxas answered.

Twilight tried using her telekinesis abilities, but the Keyblade disappeared and reappeared on Roxas Mouth.

"Hmm, so the blade only obeys its user"Twilight said writing every single discovery in her notebook.

"I wanted to ask you if that's the only keyblade that exists." Twilight said.

"Actually no, if I were in my normal form I could dual wield two different Keyblades, but the thing is... I wanted to know why did this thing choose me, why I can wield it"Roxas said.

"Maybe, if I continue my research, we could find the answer to it" Twilight said.

"What else, your Key can do"Twilight asked.

"Well...as you can probably tell, it can unlock and lock different types of Keyholes" Roxas said.

"I also saw that you can cast different types of magic, unlike mine" Twilight said.

"Yeah, it's attack and defense magic"Roxas answered.

"Could you show me please?" Twilight asked.

Roxas nodded, proceeding to show all the spells that he could cast with minimum destructive power.

"Fire, freeze, thunder, Cure, Stop, Esuna, Gravity, Reflect, and wind"

Twilight was speechless, she couldn't believe that a pegasus could do such type of spells, but now it was possible.

"Incredible, you can control elements, time, and Reflect spells" Twilight said.

"I mean, I just practiced a lot to know all the spells, but am sure you are more talented than I, I mean 25 spells aren't a joke" Roxas said.

"Thanks, Roxas how about a break, let's hang out in ponyville" Twilight said.

"Alright maybe Applejack will join us too, Spike, let's go" Roxas said.

"On my way" Spike replied while he continued watching his reflection on the bathroom mirror.

He was imagining going with Rarity with his new mustache but Twilight ruin his fantasies removing the spell on the dragon.

The three friends started a walk around ponyville, Spike was praising Twilight magic, saying that no other pony knew the 25 magic spells that Twilight cast.

But suddenly he was interrupted by two young fillies running Towards him.

"Hey you two, stop" Roxas screamed.

"Snips? snails? What are you doing here?"Spike asked.

Both fillies answered very nervously

"Haven't you heard about the new unicorn mare that arrived in ponyville?" Snails said.

"Yeah, she claims to be the most powerful magician In all ponyville" Snips said.

Roxas and Twilight joined the conversation with the two fillies.

"Hey, who is that mare that you're talking about?" Roxas asked the two fillies.

"Follow me, we will take you to the great and powerful Trixie" Snips said.

The two fillies took Roxas and Twilight to the main stage in the middle of the town.

When they arrived, a lot of ponies were reunited in front of the stage, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy.

"What's going on Applejack?" Roxas asked Applejack.

"Roxas, I was about to ask the crowd for ya"

"Don't worry I'm here, now what is happening, who's that Trixie" Roxas asked Applejack, but when she was going to respond, a voice coming from the stage started talking with a very weird accent interrupting our protagonist.

"Welcome ever pony, come and witness the magic power of the all and powerful Trixie"

A blue unicorn mare appeared in the center of the stage showing a bunch of magic tricks to all of the ponies from the town.

"Now prepare to see all kinds of magic that exist all around Equestria" Trixie said.

"With my talent on magic arts, I can cast every type of spell you ask"

"What a show-off"Applejack murmured.

"Yeah no pony is more talented in magic than Twilight" Spike answered.

"Spike!, lower your voice we don't want to make a scene" Roxas replied but it was too late.

"You think this purple mare is better than me? HAHAHA" Trixie said pointing out Twilight.

"There's nothing wrong with being talented...right?" Twilight said ashamed.

"Yeah nothing wrong, when you're not a school filly showing off fancy Ribbons"Applejack said defending her friend.

"Yeah just because you know magic, doesn't mean you're better than anypony here" Rarity backed her up.

"Especially when you have me around being the better than the rest from us" Rainbow dash said causing an angry look from Roxas and Applejack.

"Seriously?"

"Uh...I mean...yeah, magic is magic boooo"Rainbow said to Trixie.

"Well, well, well it seems we have some NEIGH-sayers in the audience."

"Who is so ignorant to try and challenge the all-powerful Trixie to a magic duel" Trixie said.

"Pfff, c'mon is obviously that Twilight" Spike was saying but he was interrupted by Twilight.

"Wait, Spike, didn't you see how the audience saw her, I don't want to make them think that I'm a show-off" Twilight said.

Trixie was waiting for somepony who asked her a challenge, Roxas was about to raise his hoove but Rainbow dash acted first.

"Soooo, all-powerful Trixie, what makes you so awesome?" Rainbow dash said in sarcasm tone.

"I'm awesome because I'm the only pony, with enough magic knowledge to defeat an Ursa mayor" Trixie said showing a firework with the shape of the giant bear.

The audience was wordless seeing the great "achievement" of Trixie, but she was still waiting for a duel with somepony.

So she decided to change the odds.

"Since no one is trying to challenge me, then I'm going to challenge all ponyville, any activity you choose I can do it better" Trixie said

"Please Twilight just beat her, she is so show off"Spike said barely crying.

"No spike, I'm not that type of pony" Twilight answered.

"Cmon Spike, don't push her if she doesn't want this, it's her call" Roxas replied.

Trixie pointed to Twilight and menace her saying that if she had something in mind so she could beat her easily.

"That's it, am goin' to show tha' mare some respect"

Applejack had enough of this attitude so she challenged Trixie to a tie dance.

Applejack did an awesome performance but Trixie use her magic to control the Tie humiliating Applejack in the process.

Rainbow was the next one, she flew really fast across some clouds landing a perfect stunt on a windmill and finally making a skydive to the stage.

"They don't call me Rainbow and Dash for nothing"

"The only thing they were going to call you is a loser" Trixie said casting a tornado spell on Rainbow dash making her dizzy.

"The thing is that we need a unicorn to beat her, just like Twilight" Spike said.

"Yeah Unicorn vs Unicorn"Rainbow said.

"Enough, all of you, I will take the challenge"Rarity said.

"What are you going to do?"Trixie asked.

"How about this" Rarity said using her magic to make a gorgeous dress from the stage curtains.

Trixie counterattacked Rarity with her magic causing her hair to become green.

Rarity ran away crying from the stage.

Roxas was starting to get mad about the situation.

"GRRR, All you have been doing is counterattack them with magic, you're not proving anything" Roxas screamed.

Seeing his friends being hurt by a smug pony made the gray pegasus stallion really mad, if Twilight doesn't do anything he will take justice from his own.

"Well Twilight is up to you" Spike said.

"Show that mare that you are better than her in magic"

"What? do you think you're better than the great powerful Trixie, so prove it, prove it to everypony" Trixie said.

"Whaaaat? Me?, oh no no no I'm not special I'm just a spectator of this show, and you know what I think I left the laundry on so have fun" Twilight said running away crying.

"Ha, once again, I proved that I am the most powerful unicorn of all Equestria"

Suddenly Roxas had a flashback...

#%$$Please just give me another chance$%%#%.

"We can't afford to take any more chances on you. You were a mistake we never should have made you"a blue-haired man said.

Roxas tried to call the girl in the black robe, but for some reason, he forgot her name.

Roxas woke up again in ponyville after seeing all of his friends humiliated he raised his hooves.

"I challenge you, to a sword fight"Roxas said.

"Oh really?, do you think a pegasus can beat me in sword fighting, you cant even use kinesis" Trixie said.

"I don't need any of that, I have my mouth"Roxas answered grabbing a wood toy sword.

"Well then, prepare yourself"Trixie said.

Trixie tried to attack Roxas but the stallion blocked all of the attacks.

"Is that all you got?"Roxas said mocking Trixie.

"Tss, Just wait and see"she said.

Trixie cast her magic to gain the lead on the situation but Roxas, who also knew magic, countered Trixie's spell with a small reflect spell beating her in the progress.

"Ouch, this can't be how did you manage to beat me so easily and where did you learn to fight like that, AND WHY YOU CAN USE MAGIC''. Trixie said.

"Who cares when somebody hurts my friends I won't hesitate or hold back to keep them safe" Roxas said.

"Thank Celestia that you didn't summon real swords or you would've ended up not seeing the light again" Roxas said shedding dark smoke on his body

The crowd and Trixie became in awe of what Roxas said.

Roxas was planning to go with Twilight but the other manes approached him first.

"What was that Roxas?" Rainbow asked.

"Yeah a never saw ya that angry, you okay?"Applejack answered.

"I was really scared"Fluttershy answered.

"Me too, what in the mother of cakes was that dark smoke"Pinkie said.

"Are you ok dear calm down a bit, it's all over" Rarity said.

Roxas didn't respond he just grabbed them all, with his wings and nuzzling all their faces in a group hug with his forelegs, and while he did that he also use his wings to move up and down their bodies so they can be comfortable being around him however as he did this some of his wing feathers were touching each of their cutie mark flank's and all 5 mares were starting to shudder a little and feel some heat rising to their faces from his actions as his feather wings are stroking their flanks.

"I'm sorry if I acted like a bad guy up there girls it's just... what she did to half of ya'll, brought back some terrible memories from my past."

"And I couldn't help it, going through that again, that horrible experience made me tear apart my friendship with those I cared about little by little in the past."

"Where I once worked at so we'll be at each other's throats and then resulting us being Cold, Distant, and Alone from one another, so we'll nothing more than what my superiors wanted us to be, mere tools to be used and discarded without having any second thoughts about what we're doing with our lives."

"Oh, Roxas" the mares replied.

"I can't live through that again I won't let that happen, so that's why I did that back there, but now I gotta go see if Twilight doing well, I'll talk to you later''

Roxas went to the library leaving the 5 mares blushing and with a strange feeling in all of their hearts.

"Darn it, I've should know, he's living with me, why I never asked him how he felt" Applejack thought.

"I guess there are ponies carrying with some heavy things inside them, Roxas has been with me in a lot of moments, now it's my turn to return the favor" Rainbow dash thought.

"My job is to make every pony happy, and Roxas isn't going to be my first failure" Pinkie thought.

"I never spoke with somepony else besides Rainbow, I...I need to be strong for him" Fluttershy thought.

"All I ever saw was my beauty, but now, Roxas made me realize that there's a better shine in the beauty of somepony else" Rarity thought.

"Roxas...I" every mare thought seeing the young pegasus stallion walking away from them.

"I'm in love with you" Every pony thought seeing the young stallion go away.

Roxas finally reached the library, he knocked on the door hoping for an answer.

"Twilight? are you there?" Roxas asked hoping that his friend is fine.

"Yes, I'm here" The unicorn mare answered.

"What happened are you ok?" Roxas asked.

"Yeah...I'm fine" She replied. Just some tears.

"Do you want to talk about it?"Roxas asked.

"Nah, it's ok, let's continue the experiments on the Keyblade" Twilight said avoiding the conversation.

"Let's see, we make the magic test, summoning test, let's see the strength test"

Twilight went outside to collect some rocks, boxes, and wood logs.

"Alright Roxas, try smashing the Keyblade against these things"Twilight said.

"Twilight...please don't force yourself" Roxas replied.

"Why, what are you talking about?" Twilight answered.

"Look at yourself, You were devastated by some nonsense words" Roxas explained.

"What do you know, I Don't like being seen by the others"

"For a long time, I thought the same, but in most of the cases the others have the answers to your problems, you just need to be more polite, and don't take it personally when a worthless pony comments about you, they don't know you 100%" Roxas explained trying to cheer up his friend.

"You're right, I need to learn to let that stuff go" Twilight answered.

"If anything bothers you here I am" Roxas replied.

"Thanks Roxas"Twilight said hugging the Stallion.

"Now let's break some rocks"

Roxas did what he was told to do, he smash all the props with ease.

"Impressive, let's see what we can test now"Twilight said.

Time passed until the night arrived, Twilight and Roxas continued testing the Keyblade.

"It's the final test....durability" Twilight said very exhaustedly

"Uhh, I think this is not a good idea"Roxas answered.

"Come on let me try"Twilight said.

"Ugh,....fine"

Roxas summoned the Keyblade again, but this time he leave it on top of a table.

Then Twilight cast a magic ray from her horn aiming at the Keyblade.

When the magic ray struck the Keyblade reflected towards the purple mare.

"Watch out" Roxas shouted approaching Twilight.

"Reflect" he said creating a magic barrier preventing the magic ray from hitting Twilight.

"Are you ok?"Roxas asked.

"Yeah, thank you, Roxas" Twilight answered.

Suddenly Spike appeared screaming and trembling in fear.

"Twilight, Roxas you need to come here, quickly"Spike said.

"What is it, Spike?" Roxas asked.

"Spike, if it is about dealing with Trixie I'm not coming" Twilight answered.

"No, no, no the problem is..." Spike said pointing to the window but all the library started shaking.

"Is that what I think it is?"Twilight asked.

"Yeah, majorly"Spike said.

"Woah, hurry our friends are still outside" Roxas shouted.

Roxas, Twilight, and Spike arrived at the main street of ponyville just to witness Trixie losing to the giant monster.

Snips and snails were watching all the chaos from the distance.

"Hey, you two, what did you do!!!"Twilight said.

"Oh well...we kinda brought an Ursa major to the Town so Trixie could show us how powerful she is" Snipes said.

"You What!!?" Twilight shouted.

"Come on Trixie defeat that thing once and for all"Snails said.

"I can't do it, I just made the story just to be more interesting." She said hiding in an alleyway.

"Well Twilight is up to us" Roxas said.

"What are we going to do, Roxas?" Twilight asked.

"Well I buy you some time, think of a way we could defeat her without killing her" Roxas said casting a powerful blizzaga to the paws of the beast flying towards her.

Roxas saw something weird in the back of the animal.

"Wait is that?, a Heartless?"

A monkey shaped heartless was on the top of the beast controlling her with some kind of weird spell

Roxas flew where Twilight was informing her about the real threat.

"We have a problem Twilight"Roxas said.

"What's wrong?"Twilight asked.

"A heartless is controlling the Ursa major" Roxas said

"A what?" She replied.

"A heartless, you know the other creature I told you about" Roxas answered.

"Well if that creature is controlling the Ursa major I can't put her to sleep, we must defeat that thing first" Twilight said.

"Ok leave it to me" Roxas said.

"Wait, let me help you with something" Twilight replied.

"Are you sure?" Roxas asked.

"Yeah, I can do this" Twilight said.

Both friends approached the giant bear, Twilight summoned mist to blind the creature, while Roxas flighted to the back.

The giant bear started attacking everything with her paws making a lot of buildings fall, making one of the rubble hit Twilight in the back

"Twilight!!!!"Roxas screamed killing the heartless.

Thankfully Twilight stood up and with her horn, she used some wind magic to make the plants sing a song for sleep, then she used kinesis magic to move a giant milk container of the farm, giving it to the Ursa so she could sleep faster.

When the Ursa major finally fall asleep, Twilight once again, used her kinesis magic to move the Bear to a cave very far away from the town.

"We made it!!!" Roxas said.

All the ponies arrived to congratulate Twilight and Roxas for taking care of the Ursa Major.

"Don't worry ponies, It wasn't a big deal right Twilight?"Roxas said.

"Wow, Twilight we thought that you could cast magic, but not in that level" Rainbow dash said.

"Yeah, you were amazing fighting that Ursa major, but I'm glad ya didn't get hurt" Applejack said.

"I think that was an Ursa minor though"Twilight thought.

"Wait you're telling me that, that thing was just a baby" Trixie said very Impressed.

"So if that was just an Ursa minor how does an Ursa major look like." Spike said.

"Hmm, you don't want to know"Twilight said.

Trixie recover her senses and started trash-talking Twilight.

"So what you might have defeated an Ursa minor, but you would never surpass the powers of the great and powerful Trixie" She said throwing a smoke bomb to the Ground.

"Wait, she is escaping"Rainbow said.

"Just let her go, maybe someday she'll learn the lesson"Roxas said.

Twilight didn't say anything, she just returned home.

"What happened to her?" Rainbow thought.

"I don't know, I should talk to her, maybe I find the reason for why she is acting like that until then, take care of these two"Roxas said pointing snips and snails following Twilight to the library.

"Curaga" Roxas scream healing the cuts and bruises that Twilight had.

''Twilight what's really going on here why are you so determined to not let others know how better unique you are on casting spells and not losing too much energy in the process aren't you proud that somepony such as you can accomplish something amazing like that'' He said.

Twilight grabbed some air and began to express herself.

'' Because I don't wanna make ponies think that I'm better than any of them you saw how it went with Trixie and look at the results I would be no better than Trixie and might end up losing my friends by showing off They be jealous of me because I can do things that they can't and then they'll resent and hate me for it I can't bear that rejection and pain again that I went through ever since I was a filly, Roxas, NOT AGAIN''.

After saying that she began to sob a lot on the library floor so Roxas grabbed her face with both hooves and lift her face for her to look at him and says

"Twilight look at me do you really think I Hate You?''

She responds after looking at him for a bit:

"No Roxas"

'' Exactly Twilight I don't care if you can do something better than me, what matters most is as long as you don't brag too much about it and become an attention seeker like Trixie you'll be fine, our friends will understand twilight, everyone's good at doing some things and there are some things that they aren't good at nobody's perfect just accept that magic is a part of who you are twilight it'll help you uncover your true talent in your special way and discover who you are because I know the real you beneath all that noble modesty you do I see a smart kind caring misunderstood pony that wants to make a new change in her life by learning how to accept friendship in her life so she won't be alone like I was in the past before I met you all so cheer up'' Roxas said.

After saying that Roxas pulled Twilight's body towards him and hug her with his hooves and wings covering her in a passionate embrace As he did that Twilight hug him too while silently sobbing on him with a smile on her face.

'' Thank you for always being here for me I'm so glad to have met somepony special as you''

Roxas responds by nuzzling her cheeks, using both his hooves rubbing up and down on her back while also stroking her long mane in the process, and saying

'' I feel the same with you as well Twilight I wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world right now''.

Twilight also responded by hugging and nuzzling Roxas affectionately as she move her hooves up and down just like his stallion friend.

After they finished with the emotional sharing, Twilight made a comforting sigh and her face started to form pink blushes.

Both let go of each other go and proceed to say goodbye.

"Now I have to go Twilight, probably Applejack is waiting for me" Roxas said.

"Oh, ok see...you later Roxas" Twilight said.

When the young stallion left the library, Twilight started writing a friendship lesson letter to Princess Celestia.

"Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned a very important lesson about Friendship, I was so afraid of being thought of as a showoff that I was hiding a part of who I am. But my friends (especially Roxas) helped me realize that it's okay to be proud of your talents, and there are times when it's appropriate to show them off... Especially when you're standing up for your friends, but if it wasn't for Roxas help, I'm not sure how all this chaos could be ended, but when he helped me with my internal struggle I felt a strange heart coming from my heart, I'm...not sure what it is, but it makes me feel happier than ever, and I'm sure that I will find the answer.

Your unicorn student Twilight Sparkle".

After that Twilight sent the letter to Celestia and went to sleep, she still had pink blushes on her face.

But what was the feeling that Roxas awoke inside her? She slept with that question on her mind.

Chapter 6: Story telling.

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Day 9: Confession.

"Why...why do I feel more heavy than usual" Roxas thought opening his eyes.

He saw Winona, Applejack's dog standing on top of him.

"WOAH!!!" Roxas shouted.

"Good girl Winona waking up the lazy bum, howdy good ol' Roxas" Applejack said.

"What was that for Applejack" Roxas replied.

"Oh nothin' just a reminder that today we need to help the other ponies with the storm, so hurry up" Applejack said.

"Besides, a started to like your mornin' look hehehe"Applejack replied with a small flirting

"Okay, Okay I'm coming" Roxas replied.

Both ponies arrived at the center of ponyville, Applejack divided the work between her and Roxas, intending to finish with some hours to spare.

"Alright Roxas, your job is simple, keep the rain clouds away from here, meanwhile Rarity and I are going to take care of some trees" The farm mare explained.

"Gotcha boss" Roxas replied.

And so the work started Roxas was preventing the arrival of the rain clouds, meanwhile, Applejack and Rarity were pruning the trees to avoid serious damage to ponyville houses.

However, Rarity was not helping remove the branches from the trees she instead made topiaries out of the loose branches.

Applejack saw all of this, so she decided to get closer to Rarity and exchange some words with the white unicorn.

"Just cut down the tree branches, didn't ya care bout the others?"Applejack said.

"Of course I care about the others but look at this, you're making a huge mess Applejack" Rarity replied.

"But the storm's going to make a bigger mess if we don't cut off the branches" Applejack said.

"Uhm, girls I can't keep the clouds away forever, hurry up please" Roxas replied.

"See, Roxas it's getting tired c'mon Rarity" Applejack said.

"Agh, don't talk to me like that Applejack" Rarity replied.

"Sorry girls I did what I could" Roxas replied leaving the bunch of clouds alone.

And so the heavy storm began.

"Oh no, my makeup is starting to fall" Rarity said.

"Well, if you had finished early, you're makeup wouldn't have fallen off" Applejack said.

Roxas Keyblade slashed the remaining branches of the tree.

"Applejack, Rarity what are you doing, the storm just started"Roxas said recovering his Keyblade.

"Rarity was taking so long cutting the branches from the trees so I tried to help her, but now look Roxas"Applejack said pointing out the stressed Rarity.

"Rarity calm down, we have to take cover" Roxas explained.

"Hey Rarity, try using that bench over there" Applejack suggested.

"Are you crazy?! there's mud in it, I don't want my hooves all muddy"Rarity said.

'' Girls we don't have time to argue about this we need to get out of here quickly, the rain and wind speed is starting to pick up'' Roxas said.

"Roxas's right we need to do something quick" Applejack said.

Suddenly from the distance, the three friends heard the voice of Twilight calling for them.

"Guys, come here quick"

Roxas, Rarity, and Applejack ran through the rain to approach the golden oak library.

Rarity saw that Applejack carried over a little mud in her hooves to the house, so she make her clean her hooves outside.

"What are you doing Rarity?" Roxas asked.

"She's all dirty" Rarity replied.

"It doesn't matter, Applejack come on" Roxas said opening the door.

Applejack didn't take that order nicely, she was starting to get mad at Rarity.

"Thank you for the hospitality Twilight"Roxas said.

"Don't worry, since Spike is in canterlot finishing some unfinished business in the library, I have the library just for me" Twilight said.

"Hey since you are here, how about a slumber party, I always wanted to make one of those."

"Slumber party?"Roxas asked.

"Yeah, is when you and you're friends do a lot of activities before going to sleep" Twilight said.

Twilight used her magic to move a book in front of Rarity's face.

"Slumber 101, a full guide of how to do Slumber parties" Rarity said.

"Yes my very own copy"Twilight said.

"I was waiting to use it and this is the perfect opportunity"Twilight said.

"Well I hope that your guide works" Rarity said seeing Applejack cleaning the mud from her hooves with a towel.

Applejack joined the conversation now with her hooves clean she asked Roxas what was going to happen.

"I'm just waiting for Twilight and Rarity to finish with her "beauty treatment"...I think I'm the next one" Roxas replied.

"What in tarnation is this?" She said.

"That's what I'm talking about, she said that this is going to hydrate my skin" Roxas said pointing out Rarity.

"So it's bad that I have mud in my hooves, but it's ok that ya have it in your face?" Applejack said.

"Darling this is a Mud mask, it helps you with your skin" Rarity said.

"Were putting makeup on each other, that's what the book said" Twilight said showing the book to Applejack.

"Oh, ehm ok maybe I come back later, I still have much work to do on the farm" Applejack said going outside.

Applejack was heading towards the door, but when she heard the screaming of the thunders, she immediately returned to Roxas, Rarity, and Twilight.

"Ya'know what? maybe I'm staying too" Applejack said hugging Roxas.

"Ehm Applejack? Can you let go of me?" Roxas said.

"Oh...Sorry...sorry...pal" Applejack said blushed.

Rarity saw Applejack's action with jealousy in her eyes.

"Great this is going to be the best sleepover ever" Twilight said sarcastically.

"Cmon it's not that bad, let's just get along" Roxas said.

The three girls nodded and so the sleepover began, the four friends led by Twilight started to do all the things from the Book, from an Epic pillow battle to a fancy makeover on each other.

Until they finally arrived at the scary storytelling, Applejack was really excited about the subject so she went first.

She told a brief story about a ghost that made every other pony crazy if they look at him directly to the eyes.

Unfortunately, Rarity was such a killjoy with Applejack that mess up her story.

"Well then Rarity, what's your story huh?" Applejack said.

"Just be quiet and listen"Rarity said.

She went next telling a pretty bad ghost story that Roxas made fun of it.

Twilight was next, her story was the scariest, causing Applejack and Rarity to get closer to Roxas trembling in fear.

But being at the side of Roxas was surprisingly calm making the two mares blush.

Twilight was about to end the section but Roxas stopped her.

"Wait a sec, I have a story too" he said.

"Well, tell us what is about"Twilight said.

"It's not a horror story, I'm going to tell you about my time when I joined the organization"

The three mares point all of their attention to Roxas.

"It all began 7 days later after I received my new name and my code number, these people made me do countless dangerous missions every day, collecting hearts captured by the heartless and finally getting all of them together to make Kingdom Hearts" Roxas said

"Kingdom hearts? What is that?"Applejack asked Roxas.

"To be fair, I don't know what it is, I even don't know what a Heart is... you see Nobodies like me... don't exist..."

"But we can see you right now...we even saw that white weird creatures days ago" Twilight explained.

"It's hard to explain, think about an error in reality I exist but at the same time I don't" Roxas explained.

"That's nonsense dear, we can touch you, how can you say you don't exist if you're physically here" Rarity replied.

"What am trying to say is..."

"We the members of the organization were born without hearts, so if we don't have hearts does that mean we don't exist? The Keyblade releases the hearts so why am I the only one who can wield such a thing? I'm learning all these things, but there's so much more than I don't get." Roxas explained.

"Explain everything you know to us" Twilight said.

"Let me get this right heart for you means soul for us" Applejack said.

"It has to be something else, a heart can't be a soul, but that's a good hypothesis" Twilight said.

Roxas continued telling his story.

"Back and forth, to and from the same places every day sometimes we go to other places on real missions but we can't cross the walls that divide the worlds."

"That's why we created our paths in the darkness, or so they say. There are nice guys and not-so-nice guys in the organization, but everyone's working together to complete Kingdom Hearts."

"So Kingdom hearts it's like the soul of a world?" Applejack asked.

"I think so, it has to be"Twilight replied.

"But the heartless and Nobodies what are they for?" Rarity asked.

"I told you before that when the heartless's are destroyed the hearts they left are gathered together to form Kingdom Hearts this can only be done with the keyblade." Roxas explained.

"But when a Nobody is destroyed what's there to left behind? We're not supposed to ''be'' in the first place. When a nobody dies everypony forgets that they even exist in the first place, I guess that it's my destiny to be forgotten." Roxas said.

"Don't say that my dear, we could never forget you" Rarity said.

"Yeah, you're part of us now" Applejack said.

"What happened next Roxas" Twilight said

"Xemnas the leader of Organization 13 wanted me to meet him at a place called The Dark realm he wanted to talk with me about a special subject"

"He then said to me 'I've been to see him, he looks a lot like you" Roxas said.

"Wait, who exactly looks like you?" Applejack interrupted.

"Let him finish" Rarity said.

"Oops, sorry Roxas" Applejack answered.

"I decided to ask him very carefully who was him"

"He responded with a very weird phrase 'I'm what's left or...maybe I'm all there ever was my name is of no importance. But what about you do you remember you're true name?'

"Your true name...? I don't get it"

"I never understood that thing, but even though I was the most important member I couldn't get any information about two things, Sora and the Castle oblivion.

"Sora, castle oblivion?" Rarity thought.

"I think I know what's happening here" Twilight thought.

"But right now some of my memories are blurred, I remember a girl on those days that hanged out with me." Roxas explained.

"And the last two things I remember is...when I woke up on some kind of lab" Roxas said "And the fight with that silver-haired boy"

"Roxas when I locked up part of your memories I saw a creature wielding a Keyblade he had brown hair, I think that's Sora" Twilight said.

"Maybe that guy was right...Sora is my true self" Roxas said.

"That's non-sense you are yourself, why would you be anyone else, I don't believe it"Rarity said.

"Yeah I'm with Rarity, there has to be something else, you have your own emotions your own thoughts" Applejack agreed.

"It could be a possibility but I don't want to keep talking about this, anyway look at the clock it's starting to get pretty late" Roxas announced but his friends were still shocked.

"Wait, wait, wait, wait so... if you're saying that you are a Nobody that means you don't have any heart?"Rarity said shocked.

"Can I check your pulse?" Twilight asked Roxas.

"Yeah sure, I don't know why that could help us but go ahead" Roxas said.

Twilight placed her ear at Roxas's chest, she couldn't hear anything, so she then pressed deeper into him just to get a better response, but after some time she removed her ear away from him and walk back to her friends with her four legs shaking in fear and a very scared face.

'' Girls...he's right I can't feel anything, not even a slight pulse, Roxas doesn't have a heart'' Twilight replied.

Rarity and Applejack became concerned about the situation so they decided to hear for themselves.

''That's just can't be darling, how can somepony live without a heart he shouldn't be breathing then''. Rarity said.

''I haven't the foggiest idea either sugarcube this is just...new to me, all of this I can't believe it''.Applejack replied.

Rarity went towards him and hug him with tears in her eyes while saying...

'' Oh Roxas you poor boy I can't imagine what it's like for you not having a heart to cherish and help you experience the amazing wonders it can do for your life."

Roxas hugged back Rarity and answered.

"Well, now that I have all of you living like this is not that bad, part of me wants to really meet this Sora, but right now, you girls make me feel whole again, who knows maybe this empty vessel will develop a new heart for himself hahaha" Roxas replied.

Applejack and Twilight came towards him as well they hug him too with tears in their eyes while saying

'' Roxas, don't push yourself, I really don't know how much pain you're experiencing for not remembering your past self, but now your here with us, your here with me, I promise to myself that I'll take care of any member of my family and you are not the exception" Applejack said comforting the pegasus stallion.

"Yeah Roxas, let us be that missing part you need to feel whole again, we will find this Sora but in the meantime, if anything bothers you, tell us, I would be the first to arrive" Twilight explained.

''Thank you for everything Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, all of your efforts of making me feel complete are working, I can't express how I feel right now but I would say that, you guys are the best"

"Oh Roxas that was so sweet, thank you" Twilight said blushed.

"Wow partner I never thought you'll be such a romantic...wow it's really steaming here"Applejack said using her cowgirl hat to give herself some fresh air.

"Your modalities, your form of saying things, your...ahh"Rarity fainted.

"I was just being honest, hahaha, but well let's continue with the sleepover, we just have to wait until Rarity gets back up"

After this friend connection moment, Roxas, Twilight, Applejack and Rarity continued with the sleepover activities, they even have a problem with a three-branch that broke Twilights window and made a huge mess, but with a couple of magic and teamwork, they managed to clean the library before going to sleep.

"I still can't believe how you managed to bring a tree from outside to inside the house Applejack"Roxas said with disbelief.

"Hind leg strength sugarcube" Applejack answered.

"I'm pretty sure that, with all that strength you could manage to defeat a bunch of heartless without any problem"Roxas said admiring the strength of Applejack's legs.

"It's not a big deal, all problems can be solved with more efficiency if they are worked out with elegance and precision, like a perfect cut in the extension of a ribbon" Rarity said cutting a perfect figure with a piece of paper and her magic.

"But none of that could be useful without a perfect planning before the fight, analysis and ideas are the quality of a victor in any conflict" Twilight added.

The three gave themselves a treat look and started to argue with each other about what qualities are more effective while fighting the heartless or nobodies.

"Girls calm down, we clearly know that arguing between teammates is the number one motive of defeat, let us accept everypony just as they are" Roxas said calming the situation.

Time passed and the bedtime hour began, Roxas offered the guest bed so Applejack and Rarity could seep better, he will be sleeping on the couch on the first floor.

Twilight made the letter to Celestia, saying all the things she learned about sleepovers and some details about Roxas's past.

"I got the letter for Celestia, but maybe I should write another one for Luna, I know she will understand Roxas's situation better than Celestia" Twilight said writing a copy for the princess of the night.

Twilight thought that the night will be more calmed after this, But the real problem was just about to start. Roxas began having a nightmare only this time it was more different than the previous one.

"Ugh...This place again?"

"He he he he"

"Xemnas show yourself" Roxas screamed.

"What an interesting nobody you are Roxas, I never expected that you formed new allies in your useless crusade" Xemnas said.

"They have nothing to do with this, this is between me and you" Roxas said.

"Indeed, but it seems like these friends of yours are giving you weak emotions" Xemnas said.

"Weak? What do you mean by weak?"Roxas asked?

"Yes, love, generosity, honesty what a bunch of puny emotions, I don't want any of my comrades to be that weak just because they receive these pitiful feelings" Xemnas explained.

" However this type of sensations can be transformed into more powerful and dominant ones"Xemnas added.

"Let's see what happens when I do this"

Xemnas summoned all of Roxas pony friends, they were all surrounded by void vines.

"No please, don't do this" Roxas said.

"You're feeling empathy for them, or Sorrow perhaps, interesting" Xemnas said.

"Unfortunately that's not what I'm seeking" Xemnas said turning his friends into mere dusks.

The process of transforming is very slow and painful, Roxas was hearing the cries for help coming from his friends.

"STOOOOOOP, PLEASE" Roxas screamed.

"Anger, hate, despair, that's the emotions I was looking for, the strongest emotions are the negative ones" Xemnas explained.

"Keep in mind those emotions every time, and you will grow powerful enough to become the perfect vessel for..." Xemnas said.

A weird dark shape appeared behind Xemnas and started to surround everything In the dream, luckily a silhouette of light appeared in front of Roxas, a silhouette of a boy that made Roxas wake up.

*5 minutes earlier.*

Twilight, Rarity, and Applejack heard noises coming from downstairs waking up the three of them in the process.

"What's happening downstairs?"Applejack shouted.

"Roxas is in danger"Rarity said.

"Cmon let's go help him"Twilight said.

The three mares went downstairs just to see Roxas having a seizure on the floor, he seemed like he was fighting something inside his dreams.

"Twilight, Rarity we have to wake him up, quickly use your magic"

Both unicorns nodded and combined their powers to make a powerful spell.

"He's moving a lot Applejack grab him"

The orange mare jumped towards the pegasus and hugged him in the back.

"Now Twilight at the count of three, one...two...THREE!!" Rarity shouted but suddenly Roxas shouted too.

"STOOOOOPPP"

Luckily the spell hit Roxas forehead calming his movements and helping him to sleep.

But unexpectedly a nobody appeared right in front of the mares, but not just any nobody it had the form of a Pegasus and it had the distinctive
nobody symbol on one of its flank, surprising the three mares in the room.

Seconds later another nobody appeared near Roxas but this time it had the form of a unicorn pony, and another second later the last one appeared with the form of an earth pony, they all had the same marks on their flanks as well.

Before Twilight, Rarity or Applejack decided to attack one of them an assassin nobody appeared behind Applejack and grabbed her with its weird arms, but the most important thing was that one of the blades was aimed at her neck ready to slice her head off.

"APPLEJACK!!!!Rarity shouted.

"Don't move Applejack" Twilight said.

"Roxas...help me"Applejack said.

After Applejack asked for help one of the pony nobodies, specifically the pegasus, quickly kicked the assassin out of range to attack the orange mare.

Then more nobodies started to show up in the library, this time it was the same old dusks alongside a little nobody variant called creepers.

"Girls, I think Roxas is controlling these guys"Twilight thought.

"Positive, for now, let's get rid of these things alongside our new "pony" friends"Applejack said.

"Got it, let's do this ponies"

While the girls were fighting Roxas started waking up.

"Ugh, my head"he said.

"WHAT THE HELL?!"Roxas shouted seeing the scenario.

''GIRLS'' he said.

''Roxas help us'' they answered.

"But don't hurt the pony nobodies they are on our side" Twilight said.

"What's going on here"Roxas thought summoning his keyboard.

Now with the help of Roxas, the battle was a walk on the park for the ponies, but when all of the nobodies were defeated, the three nobody ponies stopped acting.

"Okay, can anypony explain what happened to me and what are those things?"Roxas though summoning his Keyblade to poke one of them.

" You started having a nightmare"Twilight explained.

"We tried to help you, but a bunch of Nobodies attack us" Applejack added.

"And these guys suddenly appeared to help us in the fight" Rarity said.

The new nobodies keep immobile, they looked like they were just waiting for an order.

"Wait a sec..."Roxas thought again getting closer to one of them.

Suddenly the 3 pony-nobodies went outside to patrol the area.

"What was that?"Twilight asked Roxas.

"I...I...I don't know, I thought the only nobodies I could control were the Samurais"Roxas said.

"Ok? You need to explain that to me that later, but what did you just do?"Twilight asked.

"Maybe they worked just like personal guards?"Applejack asked.

"Forget that for a second, what just happened in your dreams dear"Rarity said.

"I had a nightmare that I thought became real, thankfully you are Alright" Roxas said.

Roxas gasp a sigh of relieved

'' Whew glad that's all over with, but this is something we have to talk about now''.

"Sure, just let me light the fireplace, I'm going for snacks too, you want some?" Twilight asked.

"Nah, thanks I'm fine"Roxas answered.

After Twilight finished preparing the room, Roxas, Applejack, and Rarity got close to the fireplace and began with the talk.

Roxas told all about his nightmare how a weird black-figured appeared behind his boss, and how Xemnas turned his friends into dusks.

"Woah, that's some story and what your boss did to you was terrible" Twilight said.

" What a disgusting being"Rarity replied.

"Yeah, what's his problem"Applejack replied.

"I know it's not real, but for some reason, he keeps getting inside my head, like if we were connected, I'm very scared about that."Roxas said.

The three girls moved closer to him and give him a big hug.

''Roxas, I think I can answer that for you, your developing a close attachment to us, the Organization is using this connection to manipulate you, but listen to us"Twilight explained.

"You have to fight back sugarcube, don't let them take over your feelings" Applejack added.

"And it's okay if can't do it darling, we're here for you in case you fall into the darkness" Rarity replied.

"Yeah you're right, I just don't wanna see that happen to any of you girls turning into one of us or becoming dead because of them I'll be devastated if something like that happens to you girls". Roxas said nuzzling between the girls.

'' Well then, I know you'll be there when the time comes but you have to become stronger before they decide to attack us" Roxas said.

"We're ready, if we can get stronger as you are, we could watch each other's backs in the moment of war"Twilight said.

"Yeah we ain't letting you take care of everything, save us some rotten organization butt to kick"Applejack replied.

"I'm not a good fighter but I could be a good support for you"Rarity said.

"Thanks a lot girls this means a lot to me, I will do my best to protect you"Roxas said.

"And we will do our best either"Twilight said.

"For now let's go to sleep, I'm pretty tired of this fight" Roxas said.

"But what about them we can't let them be here" Twilight said pointing to the 3 pony- nobodies.

"Well, It looks like I have some hidden powers I never knew about, for now, I shall name you the Equestrian trio"Roxas said fading out the pony nobodies.

"Let's go" he then replied

Twilight clean the living room and turn off the fireplace.

Applejack and Rarity re-order the house and clean up all the mess the nobodies did.

"Wait, Roxas are you sure you will sleep well again?"Twilight asked.

"That's true, after that I doubt you could sleep well this time"Applejack said.

"I could give you some company for the night..." Rarity suggested.

"Oh...I've never expected that" Roxas replied.

"Hold your horses there, why you are suggesting that kind of things right now" Applejack exclaimed jealous of Rarity's suggestion.

"Yeah, this isn't the time to flirt" Twilight said.

"Well then do you have any better idea?" Rarity replied.

Twilight thought about the situation for a bit until an idea popped into her head.

'' Well...there is something we can do to help, but please don't be mad at me when I said it'' Twilight said with a blush appearing on her face.

"Ask away Twilight whatever it is I'm sure we can work it out without making too much of a fuss about it."Roxas answered

'' Ok then, I suggest we share the bed with Roxas...'' Twilight replied.

Everypony was shocked after hearing Twilight's idea.

"Nah, not in a million years" Applejack replied.

"My thoughts exactly"Rarity said.

"We only need to combine the guest bed with mine, everypony will fit without any trouble"Twilight said.

'' Twilight...I.... wow I didn't expect that but...are you sure? because I never slept with anyone before''.

"Me neither, not even with my brothers, Rarity was the first time and I didn't quite like it" Applejack said.

"Same here, you're really are a heavy sleeper Applejack" Rarity said.

''I'm no exception here, well except when I was a little filly and I would go sleep with my brother or my family whenever I have nightmares" Twilight said.

"Or do YOU have any better idea" Twilight said.

Both Rarity and Applejack looked at each other, and without any other thing to say, they finally accepted.

"Fine, just... this time"Applejack said.

Roxas thought about it and since he's gonna be staying here in this world for a long time he might as well enjoy what it has to offer him before he has to leave and end the organization's plans before anyone gets hurt in their mission to obtain Kingdom Hearts.

"Okay, ready when you are, I mean I could sleep by myself on the couch, you don't have to worry this bad about me" Roxas said.

"Ughh...well..."Applejack said.

"We...can't..."Rarity said.

"Pass this opportunity?" Twilight added.

"Ok?" Roxas answered with doubt.

The four ponies proceed to push both beds to join them.

'' Alright, this should be it'' he said.

They sat down in the bed, and before Roxas could lay down Twilight decided to speak.

'' Wait Roxas, we need to distribute ourselves first''.

"Yeah, you could take off that cloth first it's only going to make things harder"Applejack said but both Twilight and Rarity gave her an uncomfortable look.

Roxas was confused about the situation but since everypony sleeps without anything he thought it was the normal thing to do.

Applejack finally realized what she had said.

"You know what forgot I ever asked it was a foolish ide..." She said.

But before she could finish, Roxas grabbed his coat zipper and start pulling it down.
Twilight, Applejack, and Rarity became red after seeing the stallions fit body.

"What... have I done" Applejack thought.

"But I guess I kinda deserve it for all the hard work I've done" She thought again.

"Rarity don't faint, please Just FOR THIS TIME, DONT FAINT" Rarity thought.

"So this is how a Stallion body looks like...Oh Wow" Twilight said.

They all started to lay down together in bed with the blanket over them, Roxas on the middle part of the bed and the others around him.

Twilight and Applejack put her head on Roxas's chest while Rarity put hers on his abdomen, Roxas used his hooves to pat the head of both mares as they all sleep together saying goodnight to one another.

A few hours passed and the girls were enjoying sleeping with Roxas and feeling his bodily fur all over theirs. Approximately at 4 am Twilight started to hear Roxas mumbling about something.

"Girls wake up, Roxas is having another nightmare" Twilight replied.

"Quick shake his body to wake him up"Applejack said.

Suddenly Roxas started to speak in dreams.

'' No, Xemnas don't hurt my friends, they're not part of this, it's me you want not them''.

"We must do something" Twilight thought.

Twilight got closer to one of Roxas's ears, she started to whisper something to him. Applejack followed her up and began to do the same.

While Rarity used her magic to control his emotions in case anything went wrong.

'' Shh it's okay Roxas I'm right here don't worry everything's going to be just fine'' Twilight said.

"Fight it sugarcube come on, you can do it" Applejack said.

"You can do it Roxas"Rarity said.

Hearing the words of his friend, Roxas started calming himself up, controlling his breathing, and clearing up his mind. Falling asleep once again.

''[Phew] We did it'' Twilight said.

"I hope that's the end of it"Applejack said laying down again.

"Yeah, let's hope it was...see you tomorrow" Rarity said.

Roxas held all of his friends, using his wings he embrace the three girls around him.

Not only that but Roxas wings began stroking their bodies, his feathers gently started touching their cutie mark flank making them shudder a lot.

Resulting in them having her face become fully pink from Roxas's actions.

"Oh wow I never experienced something like that before" Applejack thought.

"That's it, I'm about to faint" Rarity thought.

'' Oh Roxas thank you for doing this with me'' Twilight said.

This was the perfect night for them, even if they have to share it.

The next morning Twilight woke up and to her surprise, Roxas wasn't there, but Applejack and Rarity were.

"Roxas?" she said.

She found a small note on the table in the living room.

"Twilight, hope I didn't wake you up, thank you for saving me last night, but in the morning I sense something weird on the old castle where you got the elements of harmony, don't go after me, I'm planning to return in a couple of hours, love you all, sign Roxas"

"That's weird, but I'll respect his note, but I gotta say it was totally worth it" Twilight said imagining Roxas's body becoming pink after seeing that mental image.

"I should wake the other two" Twilight said.

For Twilight, This new experience was the beginning of a couple of new emotions she never felt before, but she didn't like the idea of sharing these feelings with her other friends, and probably Applejack and Rarity feel the same.

But the thing she knows is that they all need to support Roxas in his new journey that is about to begin

Chapter 7: Uncertainty

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Day 10: A brief Aftermath.

Just as the note said, Roxas was heading towards the old castle of the princesses, thinking about the situation he had experienced last night with the girls.

"Wow, never thought that I could ever feel this kind of feelings towards somebody, I'm really confused about this but I'm willing to try" Roxas thought.

"But first, I need to know what was that weird energy I sensed here"

After arriving at the castle, Roxas started analyzing the area, until he found a small object.

It was a little purple flame but it looked like it had its own conscience.

"This has to be the thing I felt from Twilight's house" Roxas thought.

The gray pegasus summoned his keyblade and grabbed it with the tip of the sword.

"What is this?"

The curiosity invaded Roxas, taking a closer look at the flame he decided to touch it with precautions. But that action, that simple action sealed the destiny of the gray pegasus and somepony else.

"Ugh the flame, is involving myself" Roxas screamed.

A dark platform was the only thing Roxas could see, the flame took the form of a dark purple pony.

The creature got closer to Roxas, analyzing it and mimicking all his actions.

"W...what are you?" Roxas asked.

The purple pony then transformed into Roxas entering in a fighting stance.

"Well then, if you're not going to talk I'll just beat you until there's nothing left on you" Roxas said also entering in a fighting pose.

[Sinister shadows KH 2.5 begins]

For being just a clone of Roxas, the flame knew how to fight pretty well. The shadow even mimicked a keyblade and use it with perfect grace and technique.

"I'm tired of this, Blaze!!!" Roxas shouted and a big flame appeared in the tip of his keyblade.

The purple pony perfectly mimicked the spell counter-attacking Roxas fire with it, canceling both spells in the process.

Roxas decided to change strategy and confront the shadow with hand-to-hand combat. But the purple pony perfectly parried all of his attacks.

"It's no use, I'm fighting myself" Roxas thought.

"Enough, just tell who or what are you" Roxas shouted.

Then the purple flame changed form again, but this time it took the shape of someone more dangerous.

[Sinister shadows KH2.5 ends]

[Disappeared KH 1.5 begins]

The shadow now then took the form of a tall man with a black coat, just like Roxas one.

"It...it can be" Roxas said nervously.

"Xemnas..."

The purple flame walked towards him ready to finish him off, but it stopped.

"I'm just a small part of what Luna lost that day"

"What are you talking about?"

"You can call me...Nightmare"

"And now thanks to you, I understand that there are more powerful treats in another universe I could meld with them" Nightmare explained.

"Ha, you want to escape from Equestria, don't make me laugh I don't even know how I got here in the first place" Roxas explained.

"Don't worry, I'm not planning to do that yet until that time arrives, I would use your body as a guest" Nightmare said.

"Yeah well, I'm not planning to leave you out there, I caused this, but until I find a way to get rid of you..."

"Good luck with that, I know everything about you Roxas, if you try to do something, I'll haunt your dreams for the rest of your days" Nightmare interrupted disappearing in the deepest abyss of Roxas mind.

"This is fantastic, now I have two freaks to get rid of" Roxas thought waking up again in the castle.

"I should get back with my friends, and probably talk with Luna about this" Roxas thought getting back to ponyville.

"Hey...Pal! If the situation calls it, I say we combine our powers to defeat any threat" Nightmare said.

"Yeah, not planning to do that" Roxas said.

[Dissapeared KH 1.5 ends]

An hour before Roxas accident

"Girls, it's time to wake up" Twilight said shaking Applejack's and Rarity's bodies

"Is it morning already?"Applejack asked.

"I think it is darling"Rarity replied.

"Where is Roxas?" Applejack asked.

"He left a note explaining that he was going to the old castle" Twilight replied.

"And what are we doing here? Let's go help him"Applejack said.

"He specified that we don't need to worry about him, he'll be back soon enough" Twilight explained.

"Well, why we don't use this time now that we are all girls, to talk about yesterday" Rarity suggested.

"You're right, Twilight this is the first and last time I'll share a stallion with you" Applejack said.

"The same goes for me, dear" Rarity explained.

"And what was I supposed to do" Twilight said. "We can't just divide Roxas in three."

"That's why I said first and last time sugarcube" Applejack said.

"I think we might have a jealousy problem here" Twilight said.

"Yeah we have one"Rarity said.

"Well, I...I think I know Roxas more than you two girls" Twilight said nervously.

"EXCUSE ME?!" Applejack said.

"He lives with me, what are you talking about, he never talked to Rarity even once before yesterday" Applejack said angrily.

"WHAT?!" Rarity screamed.

"I talked to him when he first arrived in ponyville" Rarity explained.

"I watched his memories with my magic, he even comfort me when I was depressed" Twilight said.

"Please, watching his memories were just one of your experiments, it wasn't a real feeling" Applejack said.

Seeing that her friends started to fight with each other about Roxas, Twilight decided to make a list of Rules.

"Ok, we're not going anywhere like this, so I made a couple of rules we can apply into this whole situation." Twilight explained.

"I made 4 rules that all of us should apply in our daily lives" Twilight explained.

"First one: Roxas can't sleep with the same mare twice a week, for example, if Applejack sleeps with him Monday, he can't sleep with him again until everypony of us do, that also applied to Rainbow, Fluttershy, and Pinkie.

"Alright what's next"Applejack said.

"Two: We can't do any..." Twilight blushed.

"What is it darling?"Rarity asked.

"You know...intimate stuff" Twilight replied.

"ohhh..." The two girls blushed.

"That's something Roxas must choose by himself" Twilight said.

"And the third and last one: we can not use any love potion, treatment or magic to him, it has to be natural" Twilight said.

"It's good for me" Applejack said.

"Hmf, fine I guess" Rarity said.

"Well let's make this a safe and fair competition" Twilight said.

"Yeah may the best mare win" Applejack said.

"Good luck to all of you, we should tell the others about this" Rarity said.

"Yeah, until then you want something to eat?" Twilight said.

"Sure let's drink some orange juice now that the storm is gone" Applejack said.

"Yeah, and maybe you could tell us something about Roxas's memories" Rarity said.

"Alright, let's do it"Twilight said

The mares had their girl talk about Roxas while accepting the rules that Twilight proposed a little time ago.

They finally forgive each other for acting aggressively towards themselves.

"Well girls I need to grab something in sugarcube corner you wanna go with me, maybe Roxas is already there" Twilight explained.

"Sure, I know big mac can handle some extra work while I'm out" Applejack said.

"Right, but let's be quick I need to finish a lot of dresses for the gala" Rarity replied.

The girls walked towards pinkie's place talking about the nobodies and the recent heartless they discover in Roxas nightmare yesterday.

"I have a theory, maybe the other members can summon other types of nobodies" Twilight explained.

"That can be dangerous for us, we don't even know how many types of these guys are out there" Applejack said.

"Yeah, and if they have weird abilities we probably be....." Rarity said but she was interrupted by Pinkie grabbing her.

"Shhhh, she already is here" Pinkie said.

"Oh no...it can't be" Applejack said.

Meanwhile Roxas.

The pegasus stallion was flying back to ponyville, but the situation about the nightmare left him pretty tired.

"I hope the girls are fine, [panting]" Roxas thought.

When he finally arrived at the golden oak library, he saw that nopony was there, but he found a note that Twilight left.

"We went to sugarcube corner, see you there in case you see this, sign Twilight."

"Well, time to go to sugarcube corner" Roxas thought.

After a little time of flying Roxas finally arrived at Sugarcube corner, Pinkie pie opened the door, and Inside, he find all of his friends nervously hiding from a strange hooded creature named Zecora. The only pony not scared was Applejack's younger sister Apple Bloom who was also present alongside half of ponyville.

"You girls are okay?" Roxas asked.

"Yeah...Totally...hehe hehe... Rainbow replied.

"Lower your voice Rainbow, she could be hearing us" Fluttershy added.

"Who?, what's going on" Roxas said.

"Don't worry Roxas, they think Zecora is a bad mare" Applebloom said.

"Applebloom? What did I tell ya?" Applejack replied.

"Wait Zecora? who is Zecora?" Roxas asked.

"It's a mysterious mare that moves around the everfree forest" Applebloom explained.

"But we All think it's evil because legends said that a lot of villagers saw her casting black and weird magic in some of them" Pinkie explained.

'' Well if you don't trust her I could send my Equestrian trio to check the town?'' Roxas asked.

"Equestrian..."Rainbow said.

"Trio?" Fluttershy added.

"Yeah, it's my new ability, yesterday I unlocked this power with the help of Twilight, Applejack, and Rarity but I'm still trying to control it" Roxas answered summoning the three nobody ponies.

"Awesome, how do they work?" Applebloom asked.

"Let me explain" Roxas said summoning a different type of nobody.

These nobodies had a cylindrical helmet, two long blades, and a large kimono.

"Every member of the organization can manipulate one type of nobody, in my case I can create and control these guys, they are samurais" Roxas explained.

"Ha, my hypothesis was true" Twilight shouted.

"...ok?"Roxas replied.

"So parting from the same principle, these guys work in a very similar way, just they're not so easy to create" Roxas said.

"Woah, try asking something to them"Pinkie suggested.

"Got it, Equestrian trio find a mare with a robe and check the perimeter of ponyville"Roxas ordered and the three ponies rushed outside the house.

A couple of minutes later they returned to sugarcube corner.

'' Our liege the village perimeter is safe and account for no threatening coming from heartless or enemy nobodies, but our scouting turns up with a strange creature in a brown coat at the center of the town square''. The nobodies said while pointing to the window.

"Thank you, dismiss now" Roxas said vanishing out the Equestrian trio.

"Woah Roxas that might come handy later in case of an attack" Rainbow dash suggested.

"But....they are...friends right?" Fluttershy asked.

"Of course Fluttershy I have total control over them they won't hurt others I promise, not on my watch" Roxas said.

"Well at least we have some special backup, but now the problem is Zecora"Applejack said.

"Let's spy her on the window if the trio was right she should be at the center of the town" Rarity said.

Roxas took a look from the window just to see the hooded figure walking into the plaza.

The creature proceeded to remove his hood off revealing a black and white creature.

"It's a Zebra, I read about them in one of my books, they are part of the other continent" Twilight said.

"And I can tell she is not very old"Applejack said.

"Sometimes she comes to ponyville, but we don't know why, everypony thinks she is a witch and a bad entity just because she lives in the everfree forest." Applebloom said.

"Can anypony remind me what thing does she ever do here?"Twilight asked.

Rainbow dash started thinking but when she was about to talk Pinkie pie interrupt her with a song.

"She's an evil enchantress
She does evil dances
And if you look deep into her eyes
She'll put you in trances
Then what will she do?
She'll mix up an evil brew
Then she'll gobble you up
In a big tasty stew
Soooo... Watch out!"

After that song Applejack, Rainbow dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy were totally scared.

Thanks to that the mane six started a discussion about the true intentions of Zecora.

"Well...

Roxas seeing no other option approached Applebloom and asked her:

"I think the girls are going to be discussing around for a while, do you wanna find out by yourself?" Roxas asked Applejack's younger sister.

"Yeah Roxas let's do this" Applebloom said.

But just when they were about to leave Applejack stopped them.

"What in the world are you two planning?"

"I was going to escort Applebloom so we can find out what Zecora is planning" Roxas said.

"Are ya crazy, Roxas?, putting my younger sister in danger?, what's wrong with you" Applejack answered.

"Come on I've been into a lot of things before, I'm sure you can protect your little sister, besides, you were too busy discussing and not doing anything about it"Roxas said.

"Ghhhh, fine but we all going"Applejack said.

"Then let's hit the road quick" Rainbow said.

The group began following Zecora to the everfree forest, Applebloom decided to get closer to Zecora, following her from a very short distance, meanwhile, the others were taking a lot of distance.

But without noticing the group encountered a small trail of blue flowers. Zecora just found out that she was being followed by Roxas and company.

She found out that the group was about to touch the flowers so she quickly give the group a warning in a very unconventional way.

"Beware! Beware, you pony folk! Those leaves of blue are not a joke!"

Applejack scooped Apple Bloom off the ground while the other ponies, except Twilight, Roxas, and Fluttershy, taunt the zebra and ignore her warning.

On their way back, Twilight tried to explain to her friends the difference between magic and Zecora's curses.

"You really believe her?, the "curses" are just old fairy tales to scare the bad filies" Twilight replied.

"I'm not taking risks here"Applejack answered her.

"Me neither, but I'm quite sure my Esuna spell could help me out" Roxas added.

"And what about nightmare moon Twilight?, you said she was just a fairy tale" Rainbow said.

"That's different Rainbow" She replied.

'' Okay, I think it's time to stop, unless we have more info on what she does for a living we shouldn't judge her so soon like that it isn't fair guys''. Roxas replied.

As the ponies leave the forest, they all trot through the "blue flowers" except for Apple Bloom, who was on Applejack's back all the time.

When Applejack, Applebloom, and Roxas arrived at the farm, Roxas asked Applejack if they could talk alone for a moment.

"Oh...sure"Applejack said.

They both arrived at Roxas's room.

"Hey sorry about earlier in the morning, I was not being myself you know" Roxas said.

"It's ok, I guess that I care too much for ma' little sister, I got carried away" Applejack said apologizing with Roxas.

"But hey, no hard feelings right?"Roxas said.

"Right...and...one thing Roxas"Applejack said.

"What's up" Roxas replied.

"I want to...sleep with you tonight"Applejack said.

"Uhh, wow... I was...not expecting that" Roxas said a little nervous.

Applejack hugged him and whispered to his ear.

"I can help you with your nightmares too"

"R...Really? Thanks, Applejack" Roxas said.

Both ponies got in bed.

"See ya later in the morning, tell me if you have nightmares" Applejack said closing her eyes

"Bye Applejack" Roxas said going to sleep but something was different he felt weird.

He took off his black coat and started to sleep with Applejack.

Day 11: Unexpected Consequences.

When Roxas awoke, his body felt really weird and his voice was different.

"Ugh, my head hurts"

So he went to the bathroom to fresh up, when he look himself in the mirror a small scream filled the entire house.

What he saw made him surprised, Roxas was no longer a stallion but a mare. He started to smack his face a little to see if he was dreaming but he wasn't.

"Oh no this is bad, aaaaaaaah, why do I look like Larxene, oooooh nooo" she said.

"This has to be the work of that purple flame guy" Roxas thought.

But after that, he started to think about the situation more deeply. Just to get an answer for himself.

'' Ok ok there has to be an explanation for all of this, would it be that this world's magic must be affecting my powers or...could it be something else... hmm I got it, Twilight will know what to do''.

"But first let's see if this works... ESUNA" Roxas screamed and a yellow spark cover the entire of "her" body, and sadly nothing happened.

"Alright so it's not a negative effect, then it must be a weird transformation" Roxas thought.

"I should ask Twilight about this but I'm starving right now, maybe I should eat something first"

Roxas went to the kitchen to grab something to eat, she wasn't expecting anypony to be there, but big mac was.

"Big mac...I wasn't expecting you here"Roxas said.

"Hi Lil sis...Woah"Big Macintosh answered thinking it was Applejack who called him.

"Sorry, it's me Roxas...something weird happened to me"Roxas explained.

And since Roxas had a really fit and attractive body as a stallion, it was expected that his female version too.

Big Mac analyzed her whole body and entering in panic he left the room with the strength of eight full-grown horses.

"NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE"He shouted.

"Oh men this is going to be a problem"Roxas thought.

Roxas then proceeded to leave the kitchen encountering Applebloom next.

'' Hey who are you and what are you doing in my house''? The girl said.

'' Applebloom it's me, Roxas, we met after you and your sister found me passed out on your family's farm''. Roxas said trying to convince the little girl.

'' Roxas? what in translation? Why are you a mare what happen to you''? Applebloom asked confused about the situation.

'' I'm just as confused as you are I have no idea how this happen that's why I'm going to ask Twilight for help''.

'' Got it, but first, let's go get Applejack''. Applebloom explained.

"Now that you mention it, I didn't see her when I was on the room"Roxas explained.

"She slept with you? She hasn't done that since she was six years ol' " Applebloom replied.

" She had her reasons" Roxas said.

When they arrive it was all clean, no sight of Applejack on miles.

"Maybe she moved to her room"Roxas said.

When the two ponies were about to leave the room, Roxas heard a little scream coming from the floor.

"I'm here" Applejack shouted.

Both mares looked down and to their surprise, they saw a very tiny Applejack jumping on the floor.

'' You have got to be kidding me, you too Applejack? you're the size of an ant''.
Roxas said shocked about the situation.

''And you're mare now, something weird is going on here sugarcube, we need to find somepony who can help us wit this'' Tiny Applejack said

'' We're on our way to get Twilight, hang tight on my back sister''. Applebloom said as she picked up her sister with her hoof.

'' Hold it, I'm taking my cloak with me" Roxas said grabbing her Organization robes.

"Why sugarcube?" Applejack asked.

"Because I am not going out there looking like a mare that probably attracts unnecessary attention''. Roxas said putting on his organization robes.

"Ts, still my hoody now is too big for me to fit right in" Roxas said.

Walking in ponyville was a nightmare for Roxas, every stallion who watched her made a suggestive whistle. Luckily the golden oak library wasn't too far from the starting point.

When they arrive at Twilight's home they saw that their other friends were there as well, each with an ailment of their own.

"Woah, what the hell happened here" Roxas said.

"AlWgh doeeh knofff"Pinkie said.

Pinkie Pie now has a blue-spotted tongue, it is swollen to the point of hanging out of her mouth, making her unable to communicate any message.

Rainbow Dash's wings have been inverted and moved from her back to her lower sides, preventing her from flying properly and causing her to crash constantly.

"Watch out Pinkie, woaaahhh!!" Rainbow shouted.

Rarity's mane and tail were all messy and her coat has grown so long that she cannot see or walk properly.

Fluttershy is afflicted with a deep-sounding male voice.

"HELP ME PLEASE, UH, SORRY FOR THAT" Fluttershy said.

Finally, Twilight has her horn turned soft, wobbly, and covered in blue spots that are messing up her ability to cast magic.

Roxas decided to take off her clothes and show the girls what happened to his body last night. When they saw it, nopony in the room could believe it, they were all speechless. Seeing him as a mare made each one of them comment about her/his new look.

"Oh my you're a pretty girl"Rarity said.

"Hahaha, look... at... that, I bet you can get a stallion in one day, easy" Rainbow said.

"YOU LOOK GORGEOUS, SORRY AGAIN" Fluttershy said.

"Lfkiskei jjfid"Pinkie added.

"GIRLS!!, this is not the time"Roxas said angrily. "What do you think happened to us"

"I'll tell you, it was that Zebra, she cast a curse on us,"Applejack said.

"Yeavjjenk" pinkie pie tried to add.

"I dont think so, I didn't hear a weird word or see a weird object."Roxas suggested.

"But you don't know truly what kind of words or objects are triggering the curse, dear" Rarity said.

"Roxas right, we can't rely on that, there has to be something else we're missing." Twilight said.

Suddenly Applebloom joined the conversation.

"Look at me" Applebloom said.

"Why am I the only one not cursed" Applebloom said.

"Well that's a good point, she was the closest to Zecora" Roxas said.

"I'm going to get some answers, If you don't want to come with me it's okay, I can do this by myself" Applebloom said.

"I'm following her, I don't want to be a mare, even though my fur feels like a puffy cloud"Roxas commented.

"Me too she's my sister I can't let her go to the everfree forest on her own" Applejack replied jumping on Applebloom back.

The rest of the main six nodded and joined the expedition to the forest once again. When the group arrived Roxas summoned the equestrian trio mainly to escort the mares into the forest.

'' Skydiver, Unihorn, Earthgrappler you will aid my comrades here in the Everfree Forest, protect us from anything or anypony that tries to hurt us all. Cost and follow their orders as if they were my own''. Roxas ordered.

The nobodies nodded and replied with a simple...

'' As you wish master''.

Applebloom lead the group the entire time, walking on the evil forest wasn't an easy task, but the objective was to find Zecora at all cost.

"You sure know where are we going Applebloom?" Applejack asked.

"Of course sis, I remember the entire walk we did last time when we followed Zecora" Applebloom answered.

"Yeah Applejack, trust a little more on your sister, don't be stubborn as a mule" Rainbow dash said mocking the orange mare.

"Oh yeah? You asked for it" Applejack quickly grabbed reins from leaves, a stick, and some vine.

She then throws it all on top of Rainbow Dash and using all the materials she previously collected, she crafted a small seat and a horse flange to control Rainbow's movement.

"Yee haw" Applejack said.

After a while of walking and the boredom hanging on the necks of everypony, Rarity decided to break the ice and take advantage of the situation.

"Well Twilight now that all the girls are here, why don't we talk about...your rule list"Rarity suggested.

"And what about Roxas?"Twilight said.

"Leave it to me"Rarity said.

The white unicorn got closer to the gray pegasus mare to ask her a favor.

"Excuse me, Roxas, could you please take Applebloom to that Rock over there, we want to discuss something private about...her birthday" Rarity lied but it worked.

"Sure just make a signal when you're done" Roxas said taking Applebloom to the rock.

"Ok that works for me, everypony, with me"Twilight shouted.

"Me, Rarity and Applejack have something to tell about Roxas"

That comment makes the group turn their attention towards her.

"Seriously? you want this chat now?" Rainbow asked really blushed.

'' It's best to tell it now before it's too late''. Rarity said.

Twilight began turning red and began to explain herself:

'' Yesterday, we slept with Roxas"

That comment made Rainbow, Fluttershy, and Pinkie blush.

"Don't worry we didn't do anything intimate just slept and snuggle together that's all" Applejack explained.

"Roxas was having a nightmare about his Old boss making us suffer in front of him to break him from the inside" Rarity added.

"We were able to stop it before it got worse, but that result in Roxas being able to call upon his nobody guards''.

The other mares couldn't believe what they were telling.

"Was that really the only thing you did?" Rainbow asked.

'' Well...he did something else...you know what I mean''. Twilight said

"He touched your flanks right?" Rainbow said.

The three mares nodded.

"OH MY CELESTIA"Fluttershy said.

''Hojdjd did it fejrjlt''? Pinkie asked.

'' It was...amazing unlike anything I ever done before in my life...and I like it when we did those things to each other'' Twilight said with a sincere smile as the blush is still on her face.

"Outstanding is the only word I can describe"Rarity said.

"I enjoyed every single second of that moment"Applejack explained.

'' Ohhh looks like some ponies gotta crush on the stallion in our group''. Rainbow said giddily.

'' Well Roxas is truly an extraordinary being who can do unique things and can cast magic without being a unicorn who wouldn't want to take a liking to him''. Rarity said.

Twilight's friends all sigh together and nod in agreement making twilight suspect that her friends have crushes on Roxas as well so she asked them:

'' Okay that's why we made a rule list but first... raise your hoof if you have a crush on him too''.

Twilight's friends cringe and look at each other for a bit until 5 hooves were lifted in the air confirming twilight's suspicions.

"Really Rainbow dash? You too?" Applejack said.

"What? The guy is so adorable it makes my girl side to show"Rainbow dash explained.

"I wasn't expecting Pinkie to raise her home" She added.

"Of chahrieo, he is jsjsiz beauufirg" Pinkie tried to say then she pointed to Fluttershy.

"HE MAKES ME FEEL A LOT MORE SECURE, SORRY"Fluttershy said.

"We need to discuss this thing later, for now, let's continue our journey"Twilight said.

The mane 5 agree and continue with their travel to find Zecora.

After a little time of ups and downs, the group finally found a small hut in the center of the Forest.

'' Skydiver recon the area to make sure that it's safe and as for you unihorn and fighter hold positions and stand guard for us''. Twilight ordered.

They did as they were told and summoned out their weapons to prepare for the worst, the pegasus have electric blade wings, the earth ponies have their gauntlets, and the unicorns a mage staff, after a few minutes later the Skydiver nobody came back

"The area is secure, no signs of traps or danger around"

The group moved forward and they watched through zecora's window how she mixed a strange concoction in her cauldron, chanting something in an unknown language.

Twilight started to wonder whether Zecora might be "bad" after all.

"Look girls, she's making an evil brew"Applejack said.

"I don't think so"Roxas said.

"That's it, I'm coming in" Applebloom replied charging inside the hut.

"Applebloom wait" Twilight shouted.

Zecora heard somepony trying to enter her hut so she quickly moved back from the cauldron and prepare an escape route.

"Equestrian trio, capture the Lady Zebra inside the house," Rainbow dash said.

The nobodies do what they were told so they entered and captured Zecora before she could finish her stew.

Then Rainbow and Applejack rushed to the hut breaking one of the walls.

Everyone except for Twilight and Roxas were confronting Zecora about the Curse she threw to them.

"I m going to make you pay for what you did to my mane"Rarity said.

"YEAH AND FOR MY VOICE..." Fluttershy said.

"My height..." Applejack said.

"My wings"Rainbow said.

"My todshgue Pinkie tried.

"Stop please, she is not evil" Applebloom said.

Roxas decided to inspect the rest of the hut, searching for any possible source of dark magic, but she couldn't sense anything, just the cauldron and a book with a weird flower on it.

Roxas read the book and find something really interesting.

"It smells good, could this be..." Roxas said taking a sip from the stew changing her appearance back to normal.

"Wait!!!! Girls" he screamed.

"The brew she was doing was a cure for our disease"Roxas said.

"The truth about our condition is that the blue flowers we touch yesterday are called funny poison ivy" Roxas said helping Zecora to stand up.

After hearing the truth the mane 5 apologized to Zecora for judging her without knowing her in the first place.

'' Maybe next time you will take a second look, and not judge the cover of the book''. Zecora said.

"Did she just make a rhyme?" Roxas asked Applebloom.

"Yeah I think so" Applebloom replied.

"Well Zecora what do we need to make the remedy bath" Twilight asked.

"The thing I need to add is a herb that lies on your land"Zecora explained.

"That must be a herb that only grows on ponyville" Twilight said.

"Go first, please, I still have brews to do with ease," Zecora said.

"We are truly sorry Zecora, next time we will help you with anything you need" Applejack said apologizing.

Zecora nodded and everypony left the hut.

But when Roxas was about to leave, Zecora talked to him one last time.

"I can feel an emptiness inside you, a power that can be possessed only by a few" Zecora said.

"Excuse me?"Roxas said

"You sit down between the Twilight and the dawn, your past is incomplete and you search answers on your spawn" Zecora said freaking out Roxas.

"How do you know about..." Roxas thought.

"A hard journey is waiting, concentrate and you will find the power of waking" Zecora replied.

"Power...of waking?"Roxas said.

"In that case, if a hard journey is waiting for me, I could use your witch doctor skills to do alchemy"Roxas suggested.

"I accept your purpose, let me help you create some potions" Zecora said.

"Perfect, thank you Zecora"

When Roxas left the hut Zecora whispered something else.

"I said the journey was going to be hard, but I never meant you were the piece who's gonna play that part" Zecora said.

"But for you my friend, it seems like your life is going to end" Zecora finally said exiting her house.

When the group returned to ponyville Twilight introduced Zecora to everyone in the town, telling them that she wasn't an enemy or an evil sorceress, she was just a witch doctor.

After the introduction, the group took a bath in the spa using an entire bottle of Zecora cure.

"So girls, what do you learn today" Roxas asked.

''Not to jump to conclusions to someone that looks shady and scary without having more shreds of evidence that shows that individual is causing harm to anyone we learned our lessons''. Everypony responded.

Twilight then gave her Friendship report in a voiceover. One of the spa ponies asked Zecora for the recipe of her "luxurious" herbal bath, then all the ponies became cured of their poison joke afflictions, after briefly panicking over not finding Applejack.

'' Well don't just stand in that tiny cup applejack hop in the big tub where the party is at''. Roxas said.

"All right you asked for it, CANNONBALL" Applejack screamed making everyone laugh at her dramatic finish.

'' I'm so glad I'm not a mare anymore the last I need is to have stallions following me everywhere I go'' Roxas said.

'' Well, I for one think you look gorgeous and cute as a mare Roxas'' Rarity said giggling a little while the others agreed with her.

"Uhhh...thanks I guess" he answered.

"I forgot to tell you Roxas, but when you summoned the samurais, their kimono was beautiful " Rarity said.

" You just gave me more ideas for my shop" Rarity said.

"It's great that you like it, but now... It's my turn Applejack" Roxas said swimming to the middle of the pool.

He then grabbed all the girls into a group hug with his wings.

When they ask him why he was doing this Roxas said:

''I don't know why girls but something inside me just tells me to glow with the flow and enjoy this moment and I like hugging you guys it makes me feel safe and happy''.

Then he used his wings to rub their bodies and flanks underwater the girls all start to have blushes on their faces as they felt Roxas touching each of their bodies and cutie mark's flanks again tenderly like the first time so they all embrace him together tightly to continue their special moment with him and sighing blissfully in Roxas's presences as they all get lost being around the stallion that they all starting to show signs of wanting to be more than a friend to him.

Chapter 8: Emptiness

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After the bath the girls and Roxas took to remove the effects of the flowers, our pegasus stallion returned to the acres and prepared for bedtime.

But one question remained on his mind.

"Why did Zecora know all those things about me? Is she some kind of fortune-teller?, should I visit her tomorrow in the night? I dunno" Roxas asked himself.

"C'mon that's the thing I hate about you" Nightmare said.

"Whops sorry, I just remembered you existed inside my head"

"Ha! Look who's talking about existence"

Roxas replied angrily after that.

"What do you want nightmare?"

"I meld with your memories, and every time, every single time you wanted something you couldn't decide"

"You don't have enough will to take care of your actions" Nightmare explained.

"Tsk what do you know" Roxas replied.

"What did I know? What about Axel, he lied to you, or what about that fight with the silver-haired guy, you doubted about killing him" Nightmare explained.

"Axel is my friend...and I don't like killing people, it's not how I work" Roxas replied.

"Oh please, I know that you're a cold-blooded guy deep inside, you just need a small push into the darkness" Nightmare said mocking Roxas.

"Shut up, I'm going to talk with Zecora later, I promised to help the others with the party for Princess Celestia's arrival" Roxas replied closing his eyes and forcing nightmare to shut his mouth.

"Hehehe, just wait Roxas"

Day 12: The parasprites.

The sun raised once again and near the everfree forest, Fluttershy was gathering some flowers for Princess Celestia's visit to Ponyville.

Then suddenly a little creature flew through her basket, asking for food.

"Awww, aren't you a cute little boy" Fluttershy said petting the creature and giving him a crushed Apple from a tree.

The creature devoured the Apple instantly but he wanted more, so he ambushed the entire Appletree.

"Oh my, I can't get mad at you, you know what? let me introduce you to my friends, come here little fella" Fluttershy said grabbing the small puffy creature and putting it into her basket.

Back with Roxas

The pegasus stallion woke up and instantly he went to Sugarcube corner, because yesterday in the bath, Pinkie asked Roxas if he could help Ms. Cake with a recipe, Roxas agreed to do it, so he's now on his way to help her.

"Excuse me, ¿Ms. Cake? Roxas asked.

"I'm in the kitchen honey" Ms. Cake replied.

"Alright, what do you need madam?" Roxas asked.

"Okay... If all that pinkie said was true, then I'm pretty sure you know the entire recipe for that Sea-salt dessert you ate" Ms. Cake said.

"Wait...pinkie told you that?" Roxas asked confused.

"Yes sweetie, she always talks about you in the job" Ms. Cake explained adding all the ingredients to the bowl.

"I never expected that, what does she say?" Roxas asked mixing all the ingredients.

"She talks about your personality, she likes your cool and tranquil behavior, very weird of her since... well you know how she acts" Ms. Cake replied putting the mixture on the oven.

"Yeah, Pinkie is one hell of a mare, but I'm impressed, did she tell you anything about why she's interested in my personality? Roxas said.

"Not really, I guess your personality compliments her, one very funny and chaotic and the other relaxed and mature" Ms. Cake said grabbing the cake from the oven.

"I should be grateful to her, talking all these good things about me" Roxas said.

"Yes sweetie, Pinkie needs a young stallion in her life, I'm sure you two will make a good couple" Ms. Cake said.

"I'm still learning about love and relationships, but I'll keep that in mind" Roxas replied.

After that little conversation about Pinkie pie,
Roxas and Ms. Cake finished the decoration for Celestia's welcome cake.

"Alright Ms. Cake, this should be the last sparkle" Roxas said.

"I'll appreciate your help Roxas, this new sea salt cake will be a delicious sensation for the Princess" Ms. Cake said thanking the stallion.

"I hope that Pinkie doesn't eat it first" Roxas said making Ms. cake laugh with his joke.

Seconds later Twilight and Pinkie pie arrived at the Sugarcube corner to supervise how the preparations were going.

Luckily she caught Pinkie before she was able to test the new cake.

''Pinkie pie! Stop hogging all of the desserts to yourself or we're never gonna have enough for everypony if you keep eating them all'' Roxas said.

"Sweetie... I'm sampling the sweets to ensure their quality.'' She answered mocking the stallion.

"Leave the candies alone" Roxas ordered.

"Make me, big guy" Pinkie replied with a flirting look making Twilight uncomfortable.

"[cough] I can see that everything is fine here, I should check Rainbow dash weather report now" Twilight said going to the door but she was interrupted by the arrival of Fluttershy.

Fluttershy entered the bakery to show Twilight, Roxas, and Pinkie Pie the creature she found I'm the forest, but inexplicably, there were three now instead of one.

"What is this thing?"Roxas asked getting closer to Fluttershy to inspect the creature.

"I dont know...it just...got closer to me" Fluttershy answered.

"They look kinda cute" Roxas said.

"You guys want one?" Fluttershy asked her friends.

"Hmm... I'll take one for future studies, it will also make Spike company from now on" Twilight said.

"I'll think I pass, I don't have time for a pet" Roxas said.

Although Roxas didn't want one, Pinkie was disgusted by the creature the moment she saw it.

"Aghhhh parasprites, now I need to find a trombone and a drum"Pinkie pie said disgustedly about the creature.

"Did she just call this creature a parasprite?" Twilight said.

''Sometimes I just don't get how that mare thinks, but on the bright side she won't be eating more of the cakes and other sweets we made'' Roxas said.

"Hahaha, you're right Roxas now the princess carpet won't get dirty"Twilight said.

Hearing Twilight talk about carpets, Roxas remembered another thing he needed to do.

"I almost forgot, Rarity told me new information about my new clothes I'm going to check her out, wanna come with me Twilight?" Roxas said.

"Sure I'll go with you, I need to check if everything is going fine with Rarity, she's making the decorations" Twilight said.

After they left sugarcube corner the duo arrived at Carousel Boutique. Rarity was putting the finishing touches on Rainbow Dash's elaborate dress while having Rainbow dash wearing it.

"What a beautiful dress Rarity" Twilight replied.

"Thank you, my dear, I worked really hard to make it special."Rarity said.

"Wow Rainbow dash, I never thought you could wear a dress it looks fantastic" Roxas said.

"Well Roxas, a lady must look good in all of her performances" Rainbow dash said.

"Also thank you for saying that it looks good on me" Rainbow said blushing.

"So Roxas, what brings you here"Rarity asked.

"Rarity, I just wanted to ask, if my clothes are ready yet?" Roxas said.

"Almost maybe on two or three days be patient darling" Rarity said

"2 or 3 days got it, thank you so much Rarity"

"Oh Rarity I wanted to talk with you about Fluttershy" Twilight said.

"What about her?" Rarity asked.

"Did she bring you one of those things..."

Twilight then takes out her parasprite to show it to Rarity, but she discovered that she was carrying not one, but three of them.

"Owwww no she didn't, these things are pretty cute" Rarity said.

"Yeah this one put its eyes on me"Rainbow said.

"I'll take one if it doesn't bother you" Rarity said.

"Go ahead, no problem"Twilight said.

Rarity and Rainbow dash grabbed one parasprite for themselves.

Everypony seemed pleased with their new pet, but Roxas was not falling for them, he knew something was wrong with them.

''How does This thing keeps multiplying itself, the situation is starting to get crazy around here" Roxas explained.

But he decided to let Twilight take care of it because Roxas still had some farm chores to do.

"I'll let you handle this Twilight I'm sure one of your books has the answer in case these creatures become rogue, for now, I'm gonna go back to the farm and help AJ out with the farm chores later guys'' Roxas said as he left the boutique.

"See you tomorrow Roxas," the three mares said.

After the day ended and Roxas finished all the assignments Applejack assigned to him, so when the night arrived the stallion went directly to Zecora's hut, she wasn't there so he started making some time seeing the house.

"I can see Zecora's been busy traveling around the world, she has an entire collection of strange artifacts" Roxas thought walking around the house.

Seconds later Zecora finally arrived.

"Zecora, I wanted to talk about something" Roxas said.

"So you came to hear, why I know the true pretty clear " Zecora said.

"Yeah, tell me why you know all these things about me, what did you do?"Roxas asked.

"I don't know anything, but I'm about to learn everything"Zecora explained.

"Huh?" Roxas thought.

"Come closer" Zecora said pointing to the cauldron.

Roxas approached the cauldron that Zecora had in the middle of her house.

"Touch the water, and your true self while revealed lighter or darker" Zecora said.

Roxas touched the water and the image of how he really looked showed to themselves.

"As I expected, your true self just reflected" Zecora said.

"Yeah, but that doesn't answer my question" Roxas answered.

"When I looked at you for the first time, I sense nothing, like if you didn't be alive" Zecora explained.

"A creature who is part of the light, but yet it prefers to use the power of the night" Zecora explained.

"Yeah I know, that's the meaning of a nobody"Roxas said.

"Nobodies, so that's how you called your world disease" Zecora said.

"Wait!!!" Zecora shouted

"What is it? Did you sense something else?"Roxas asked.

"Inside of you something is lurking on your fragmented soul, weird creatures digging up an entire hole " Zecora said.

"Fragmented soul? What's that supposed to mean?"Roxas asked confused.

"COME TOMORROW AT THE EDGE OF THE TWILIGHT and you will find your life highlight" Zecora said.

Roxas returned to the farm thinking about all that Zecora said, but he couldn't find a teal answer to all of his questions the most brilliant thing to do was visit her again, in the time she gave to him.

"Fragmented soul?, two creatures inside me?" Roxas thought.

"Now that's interesting, so there's another guy inside somewhere here" Nightmare said.

"Don't do anything stupid, you could be killed by that thing" Roxas explained.

"Well, I don't like nosy neighbors" Nightmare said disappearing.

"Ugh, this is going to be a pain"Roxas thought closing his eyes.

Day 13: An Infestation.

A new day arrived at the golden oak library but something was off, Twilight woke up surrounded by parasprites, her entire house was infested by the "cute creatures"

"Spike!!!!" She screamed calling for his friend.

Spike was trying to contain the parasprites on a basket but he couldn't.

"Twilight why is there too many of these things" Spike asked.

"I don't know, let's get rid of them before they tear up the rest of my books" Twilight said running downstairs.

Meanwhile, in Rainbow Dash's home, Rainbow Dash's parasprites began clinging into her body, driving her mad in the process.

"Stop, don't touch that area" Rainbow dash said shaking her entire body.

"LEAVE ME ALONE" she shouted.

In Carousel Boutique Rarity is fond of her helpful swarm.

"These guys are really useful, I should have known before" Rarity said.

Everything was going tremendously until she witnessed the parasprites unsightly method of reproduction; namely, coughing up/vomiting new parasprites.

"OH...MY...EWWWW" Rarity shouted.

Even Fluttershy has lost control over the swarm in her house as they go ramped all over the place and bothering her pet animals.

"Oh no, Angel be careful do not hurt any of these guys..." Fluttershy said.

Twilight started to get angry about the creatures, so she started to read in search of any answer.

"Ghh If I don't find anything quickly these creatures will ruin the visit of princess Celestia." Twilight said.

In another part of the town, Pinkie pie was struggling to find more instruments for her cause.

"Where is that damn flute" Pinkie said.

Her friends assume she is just being random and disregard her efforts to collect more instruments.

Applejack and Roxas arrived moments after just seeing pinkie pie leave at high speed so they ask them what's going on and they fill them in.

"Girls what happened?, everyplace is chaos"Roxas said.

"The parasprites just take over all of ponyville"Rainbow said.

"Alright y'all ah gotta plan, just follow my signals all right?" Applejack said.

"Got it"Rainbow said

"Let's go"Roxas replied.

"Now" she screamed.

The mane six began reuniting the parasprites to one big spot, then Roxas used Magnet magic to keep them close for one and other.

"This should be all of them" Roxas informed.

"I'll help too" Twilight said casting a freeze spell on the giant ball of parasprites

"Alright sugarcube, now it's mah turn" Applejack said throwing a rope on all of them.

"Take them to the everfree forest" Rainbow suggested.

The ponies succeed in driving the parasprites into the Everfree Forest.

"Let's see if Fluttershy's all right" Roxas suggested.

The group headed to Fluttershy's cottage.

Unfortunately, when they arrived, a dense swarm of parasprites busted out from inside the house.

"What the... Rainbow shouted.

The group saw an embarrassed Fluttershy in the center of the room.

''Seriously?, Fluttershy thanks to you we have to round them up all over again''! Roxas said a little angry.

"I couldn't, I'm sorry" Fluttershy said with sadness in her eyes.

"Sorry Fluttershy I shouldn't have yelled at you" Roxas replied.

"Don't worry guys I've got this" Rainbow dash said creating a small tornado around the parasprites.

Everything was working until Pinkie Pie appear with a pair of cymbals. Sadly the cymbals were drawn into the tornado; Rainbow Dash tried to dodge them, but they break her concentration to keep the tornado causing a big failure.

"Rainbow you okay?" Roxas asked.

"Yeah, I think I am"Rainbow dash replied.

"Let's go back to town" Roxas suggested.

The ponies watched in horror as the parasprites began to eat all the food in town.

"Twilight do something, if we don't stop them now the entire of ponyville will die of hunger" Applejack shouted.

"I have an idea for now" Twilight replied.

Twilight cast a spell to stop the parasprites from consuming food. However, the parasprites started devouring everything that wasn't food: signposts, lamps, Rarity's dresses, and even the words from Twilight's books.

"NOOO... my beautiful dresses it cant be"Rarity said at the edge of crying.

''Well so much for that idea... any other suggestions Twilight before the whole town is eaten up'' Roxas said.

''I know I'll bring a parasprite to Zecora maybe she has a solution in the meantime hold down the fort until I get back''. Twilight said.

"Copy that, let's go, girls, time to become pets control agents" Roxas said summoning the Keyblade.

Twilight went to the library and grabbed one parasprite to deliver it to Zecora.

Meanwhile, the group was using everything they got to defeat the horde of parasprites.

"Sorry little guys, FIRE" Roxas said summoning a fire curtain.

"Oh no I can't watch any more of this" Fluttershy said closing her eyes.

Minutes later Twilight finally arrived at Zecora's hut showing the parasprite hoping she could find the answer.

"Is that a parasprite in front of my eyes?" Zecora asked.

"Yeah they are all over the city, I hope you had the answer for this problem" Twilight said.

"I don't know dear, the parasprites are so old I couldn't have the time to study them all clear" Zecora said.

"Oh no, ¿now what? The party is going to be ruined" Twilight said.

"Wait Twilight, maybe I don't know the answer you are looking for, but I'm sure that one of your friends knows more" Zecora said.

"Thank you Zecora" Twilight replied.

Twilight arrived at ponyville just to see that every citizen was fighting against the parasprites, but she also saw Princess Celestia's arrival.

Frantic and almost hysterical, Twilight began to formulate a plan to build a replica of Ponyville next to the real one before the Princess's arrival.

"Okay...okay...okay...okay, I'll add a house right there and some signs there..."

When all seemed lost, Pinkie Pie showed up with a one-pony band, playing the instruments she gathered.

"Pinkie?!"Twilight thought.

"Wow look at that"Roxas pointed out.

Twilight suspected this to be another one of her games, but she and her friends watch how the parasprites become attracted to the music and follow the "Pinkie Pied Piper" out of Ponyville.

"Yeah way to go Pinkie" Roxas replied.

"Nice one Pinkie" Rainbow dash replied.

Then she remembered what Zecora said knowing that Pinkie was the only one who knew how to deal with the parasprites.

"Thank Celestia she was right" Twilight said relaxed.

At the town's outskirts, the friends meet Princess Celestia, who thinks the orderly, bouncing parasprites are part of a parade in her honor.

"What a weird parade" Celestia said.

"Princess, I'm really sorry for all this mess" Twilight said bowing to the princess.

"What mess? I never thought your friend was able to control the parasprites" Celestia said.

Minutes later Roxas, and the rest of the mane 6 arrived at the conversation.

"Oh look at that hello Celestia how you been?" Roxas shouted but Twilight cover his mouth up.

"Roxas that's not the way to speak to the royalty" Twilight informed.

"It's okay Twilight, it's good to have somepony who treats me normally in some time" Celestia said.

"Oh, I apologize your Majesty" Twilight replied.

"Dont worry, I came here to inform you about two" Celestia informed.

"What is it?"Roxas asked.

"First of all, I have to suspend my visit to ponyville, the citizens of Fillydelphia informed me about some "incredible bothersome shadow creatures" Celestia spoke.

"Hmm so they finally are arriving in this world" Roxas thought

"The next thing is for Roxas, my sister really wants to see you, I organized a personal meeting with her in the gala, she expects you to come" Celestia explained.

" I'll be there, I promise." Roxas replied.

"Good it will be a pleasure to receive you in Canterlot" Celestia nodded.

"And the last thing?" Twilight asked.

"I wanted to hear your friendship report face to face" Celestia replied.

"Oh...that...well today I learn that the solutions of one's problems can come from unlike sources, I learned to trust my friends to hear them and to understand their point of view, that's all for now" Twilight informed.

"Very good my apprentice, it's a shame that I had to move my visit, but the next time I expect a good party for us" Celestia said.

"Very good, we will be prepared for anything, goodbye Princess Celestia." Twilight replied calming down for a second.

"Later, my little ponies" Celestia said parting off.

The mane 5 and Roxas approached Pinkie pie.

"Sorry Pinkie pie, we should have listened to you" Roxas said.

"Oh don't worry guys I know I can be a little random, but that doesn't mean that everything I do is related to parties, or maybe yes? I dunno" Pinkie pie said.

"Well, little random is not the word I use to describe you"Rainbow dash said.

"Exotic, will be the word" Applejack said.

Everyone laugh at Rainbow dash and Applejack comments, after that they all proceeded to help rebuild ponyville.

A couple of hours later, Roxas found out that it was going to be the time Zecora told him.

"Sorry girls, I have something really important to do, maybe I'll see you later"Roxas said.

"Wait where are you going, pal?" Rainbow das asked.

"Some personal business don't worry about me"Roxas said.

"But what about the ice cream in the sunset?" Applejack asked.

"It's just one day you'll be fine" Roxas said.

The girls looked sad but they understand Roxas's situation.

Roxas went again to Zecora's hut, but this time the introduction was different, Zecora cut down some hairs of Roxas and put them on the cauldron.

"Ouch What's this all about?" Roxas asked.

"You will see" Zecora answered.

The cauldron started to boil revealing something new to Zecora.

"It looks like part of your memories are blurred, specifically the parts where this Sora is in turn" Zecora said.

"WHAT?, you know Sora?"Roxas asked.

"Not in person" Zecora said.

"He's part of you, the light he once used with his crew" Zecora said.

"But the part of Darkness, I can't feel it, it lurks inside you waiting to harm us" Zecora said.

"Tell me then what's wrong with me?" Roxas said.

"It's hard to say it"Zecora said.

"Tell me, I'm prepared" Roxas said.

"Roxas you were born to be used for a bigger purpose, just you wait until they need your service" Zecora said.

"Service? Who is it? Xemnas?" Roxas said.

"Wha....what? I'm seeing something else."Zecora said.

"Your whole existence is meant to be part of someone, either light or darkness you will become one..." Zecora said stopping her watch.

"What's that supposed to mean" Roxas asked.

"I'm sorry...I'm sorry I'm the one who tells this to you, but the purpose in life is to end that's the true" Zecora said.

"Why..why did you say such a thing?" Roxas asked.

"I'm sorry but your true objective in life is to be completed as a whole person, maybe you fight for the light or maybe you fight for the darkness, which way you'll choose" Zecora said stopping rhyming because of the insanity of the situation.

"None of that, my heart belongs to me, I could do whatever I want, I can choose" Roxas said.

"I'm....really sorry Roxas, but sooner or later you will have to fulfill your destiny, that's how life works" Zecora said.

"No, this...this can't be" Roxas said.

"Go on Roxas think about the situation, when the time arrives visit me again, or if you want to get some healing potions, It will be a pleasure to heal your Zen" Zecora said.

"And Exactly when?" Roxas said.

"Whenever you are ready" Zecora said.

"Okay..."Roxas answered.

Roxas began walking back to the farm, it was late and everypony was sleeping.

He wanted to cry, but he couldn't.

After he left the Everfree forest he arrived at Fluttershy cottage, feeling depressed and not planning anything he knocked on the door accidentally.

Luckily Fluttershy was still up.

"Roxas? what are you doing here?" She asked.

"What do you mean, where am I?" Roxas asked.

"You're outside of my house" Fluttershy said.

"Oh sorry...I just head up to the farm" Roxas said.

"Don't you wanna stay, is pretty late outside" Fluttershy said.

"I dont know... I'm feeling like trash and I don't if your bunny will approve this" Roxas said.

"Oh Angel? He isn't here, one week of the month he lives in the forest, so I guess you're lucky today." Fluttershy said.

"Ok... ok..."Roxas said.

"Are you okay?, you look really sad" Fluttershy said.

"Ugh it's nothing" Roxas said.

"Come on, you can tell me, I'm a good listener" Fluttershy said.

"Well, what would you do if you knew that you are going to cease to exist in the future" Roxas asked.

"I feel depressed, I don't know if I want to keep fighting" Roxas said with tears coming from his eyes.

Fluttershy hugged Roxas and surprisingly make him calm.

"Roxas, you don't need to feel like that, I'll be honest with you, I usually had the same thoughts before, until I found peace and security alongside my animals and my friends, I knew I wasn't alone anymore." Fluttershy said.

" You have us as your friends, I know we will find a way to help you" Fluttershy said.

"You think so?, I'm scared of hurting others in case I become evil" Roxas said

"Don't say that... just think how many ponies you saved, there are moments I think you aren't a nobody, you feel, you laugh, you get angry, for me, that's enough to believe that you really have a heart" Fluttershy said.

Those words make Roxas cry on Fluttershy's shoulders.

"I'm sorry...I'm sorry for screaming at you in the day, I would never do that again...I'm sorry...I'm sorry...I'm sorry." Roxas said.

"Don't worry about it, it was my fault" Fluttershy said.

"No...no it wasn't your fault, now...I understand why you are the element of kindness" Roxas replied crying intensely.

"It's okay, it's okay... let's go to bed" Fluttershy suggested.

After that little talk, Fluttershy prepared the guest bed, so Roxas could sleep in there.

When Roxas went to sleep, Fluttershy saw that he was still crying so she decide to stay alongside him for the night.

Roxas grabbed Fluttershy with his wings and hooves and started calming down.

Fluttershy was completely red thinking about what Twilight have said two days ago.

"So this is the feel of sleeping with a stallion" Fluttershy said.

"Oh no, what am I thinking Roxas needs me, I won't disappoint him now, I'm going to be with him" Fluttershy said closing her eyes.

They both sleep well that night.

Chapter 9: Darkness

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Day 14: Winter Wrap up

A new day arrived in ponyville, Twilight was sleeping normally like every day but this time she woke up eager for this new day.

Spike was confused about the situation and a little upset for losing his sleep Thanks to his friend.

"What's this all about? I wanted to continue with my dream" He said asking his sister/ mother Twilight.

"Today is the Winter Wrap up day, come on Spike" Twilight answered.

"And what's that? Do you really need my help here..." Spike said.

Twilight responded with a very detailed explanation of the day.

"Well...Ponyville was founded by the Earth ponies, and as such, no magic was ever involved in the Winter Wrap Up, an annual "spring cleaning" community event where winter ends and spring is introduced. In this case, the ponies actually clean up winter to prepare for spring." Twilight answered.

"Ugh I'm so excited, I need my checklist, and make sure that I have everything I need." Twilight added.

"Right, I'll go with you...just give me five more...zzz"

Spike returned to sleep, not caring about that Winter Wrap-up day.

Meanwhile with Roxas.

At Fluttershy's Cottage, Roxas was holding onto Fluttershy in their sleep and can't stop thinking about what Zecora had told him yesterday.

Roxas woke up abruptly but carefully, not waking up Fluttershy in the process. He got closer to the window and started pondering.

'' Your whole existence...maybe you fight for the light or maybe you fight for the darkness, which way you'll choose''. He heard in his head.

'' Does this mean I'm not someone real, but an artificially created vessel for either Sora or another guy..."Roxas thought.

"Zecora said that I'm half-light and half-dark...wait a minute, the dreams I'm having about Sora it shows him holding the same keyblade I'm wielding"

"When he uses it it's for helping others so that means I'm using his power of light, but when I fight to eradicate the nobodies and heartless I feel the darkness growing inside me... that must be my power."

"That explains why I can summon dark corridors or that geyser I used against that silver-haired guy." Roxas added.

The stallion continued with his thoughts about his powers and it's origins.

"But when I fought that guy, why did I use two keyblades? I know I can wield one keyblade thanks to Sora...but the other one...it looked like it was forged in darkness, I guess that was my weapon."

"But every time I tried to remember the fight a headache appears, and if my theory is true that means I can use the power of darkness because I'm the darkness of Sora's heart'' Roxas said with worry about his future.

" So, you're finally accepting your true self uh?!" Nightmare replied.

[color=#aaaaaaa]"I never say that..." Roxas added.

"Let me tell you something...when I was part of Luna, she knew the true capacity of the power of Darkness it was a shame that a part of her didn't want to accept me" Nightmare replied.

"What do you mean?" Roxas asked.

" Yes, deep inside her, she still cares for her sister, if only she had really hated her sister, the story would have been different" Nightmare explained.

"So... you're saying that Luna never use her true power" Roxas said.

"Yes, she only used basic negative emotions to sustain her power" Nightmare explained.

'' That would explain why the power of darkness only has Loneliness, Despair, Sadness, Anger, and Pain... that's what Xemnas meant, the strongest emotions are the negative ones" Roxas said.

"Precisely, you're beginning to understand kid" Nightmare answered.

"But if he wanted me to grow powerful enough to become the perfect vessel, but...for who... Now I know that Sora is my light counterpart, then who is the dark one? wait a sec... That means that Xemnas lied to us, he wanted Kingdom hearts not for us to exist, but to use the power to make us a vessel" Roxas thought.

Roxas suddenly remembered the last thing Zecora told him.

'' Sooner or later you will have to fulfill your destiny" Zecora said.

A fierce thought invaded his mind.

'' So this is how it is, the purpose of my life is to disappear and become part of either Sora or that other guy..." Roxas thought but analyzing the entire situation a glimpse of hope appeared.

"NO, I won't give up just yet, I can't let my friends suffer from this...there must be a way to change my destiny just like we did with Luna, and there's only one person who knows how to help me, and it was the guy who fought with me in the skyscraper" Roxas thought.

"Idiot, you've been living here for two weeks and you still don't know how you arrived, how do you expect to find him" Nightmare replied.

"I have 2 options, the first one is to investigate this world even more just to find a way to create a gateway, and the second one is just a theory, but I remember one phrase that guy told me in the sky scrapper" Roxas explained.

"Yeah and it was..."

"He told me " Because I need back the rest of Sora's memories" which means they want to find me in order to save Sora" Roxas explained.

"So...you're expecting that they will find you eventually?" Nightmare replied.

"Yeah, I don't mind living here for a year or two, it looks like the time flows different here than in my world" Roxas theorized.

"Hope your theory works, but it seems like our conversation is over" Nightmare said disappearing.

The morning came by, birds arrived at Fluttershy's cottage singing to wake the yellow pegasus up.

'' Oh! I wasn't expecting that you were an early bird, Good morning Roxas are you feeling any better since last night?'' Fluttershy asked.

'' Good morning to you too Fluttershy, yeah I feel a little better thanks for asking and being there for me''. Roxas said.

'' Do you still want to talk about it? You still look depressed" She asked again.

'' Really? I think I'm more tired than depressed" he replied.

"But about the talk, no, I prefer to change the page for now, maybe until we reunite with everypony, you all deserve to know what's bothering me'' Roxas said while looking away.

'' Okay Roxas you're welcome to stay and have breakfast with me while helping me feed the animals here...if that's alright with you''? Fluttershy said and asked nervously

'' Sure, I would like that Fluttershy it will help me take my mind off of some things.'' Roxas answered.

"Ok...I have some Veggie soup and salad...are you allergic to any type of seasoning or vegetable?" Fluttershy asked.

"Allergic? What does that mean?" Roxas asked confused.

"Oh sorry...I forgot that you still have some new words to learn, Allergic is the term we use to describe a pony who has allergies, allergies are a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, fur, a particular food, or dust." Fluttershy explained.

"I...don't think so, I mean I don't need to eat, I just like the flavor of the food" Roxas answered.

"Excuse me...I didn't mean to trouble you... let me give you some salad" Fluttershy said nervously.

"Hahaha, don't worry Fluttershy just relax, you're getting all red" Roxas said.

"Sorry...sorry"

Roxas and Fluttershy have some hot Veggie soups and bowls of salads for breakfast afterwards they started feeding the animals before they left to commence their day as they walk to ponyville.

" I really liked your animals, I didn't expect you had a bear" Roxas said.

"Have you considered having a pet?" Fluttershy said.

"No I don't think so, the most closer thing to a pet I have is Winona"
Roxas said.

"Applejack's dog? Wow, I never thought that dog would love another pony beside the apple family" Fluttershy answered.

"Yeah, she plays with me very often" Roxas added.

"But why don't you want a pet from your own" Fluttershy insisted.

"I don't know if I'm going to live on the farm the rest of the year, I would rather have a pet when I started living on my own" Roxas replied.

"That makes sense"
Fluttershy said.

"Hey, I wanted to ask you, I don't know if a huge storm arrived in the night, but the entire path to ponyville is covered in snow" Roxas said.

"Well, yesterday, minutes later after you arrived at my house, the last snowstorm of the winter hit the town, it's usually before the spring arrives" Fluttershy explained.

"I guess everypony in town works all day to clear the snow" Roxas added.

"Yep, that's the whole point of this celebration, we called it the Winter Wrap up" Fluttershy said.

"Cool, I want to see more" Roxas said.

Both pegasuses continue their walk towards ponyville. But Fluttershy noticed something Roxas's eyes looked turned off, like death.

She didn't say anything, because she thought it was just some lack of sleep

Back with Twilight.

In the morning, with a sleepy Spike on her back, Twilight arrived at the center of Ponyville where the Mayor finished her final speech before the cleanup.

The plan was simple, ponies were divided into three teams: Weather, Animals, and Plants, all wearing Rarity's designed vests of blue, tan, and green respectively.

Twilight arrived to analyze, which team she would fit right in.

"Oh where should I go, I'm not sure where to fit in" Twilight said.

"What exactly does everypony do?" Twilight said.

Luckily the rest of her friends were there to explain everything Twilight needed with a fantastic melody.

[Winter wrap up instrumental starts]

[RAINBOW DASH]
Three months of winter coolness
And awesome holidays

[PINKIE PIE]
We've kept our hoovsies warm at home
Time off from work to play

[APPLEJACK]
But the food we've stored is runnin' out
And we can't grow in this cold

[RARITY]
And even though I love my boots
This fashion's getting old

[TWILIGHT SPARKLE]
The time has come to welcome spring
And all things warm and green
But it's also time to say goodbye
It's winter we must clean
How can I help? I'm new, you see
What does everypony do?
How do I fit in without magic?
I haven't got a clue.

Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
Let's finish our holiday cheer
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up

[APPLEJACK]
'Cause tomorrow spring is here

[APPLEJACK & RAINBOW DASH]
'Cause tomorrow spring is here!

[RAINBOW DASH]
Bringing home the southern birds
A Pegasus' job begins
And clearing all the gloomy skies
To let the sunshine in
We move the clouds
And we melt the white snow
When the sun comes up
Its warmth and beauty will glow

[Choir]
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
Let's finish our holiday cheer
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
'Cause tomorrow spring is here
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
'Cause tomorrow spring is here
'Cause tomorrow spring is here!

[PINKIE PIE]
Little critters hibernate
Under the snow and ice
We wake up all their sleepy heads
So quietly and nice

[RARITY]
We help them gather up their food
Fix their homes below

[PINKIE PIE]
We welcome back the southern birds
So their families can grow

[Chorus]
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
Let's finish our holiday cheer
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
'Cause tomorrow spring is here
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
'Cause tomorrow spring is here
'Cause tomorrow spring is here!

[APPLEJACK]
No easy task to clear the ground
Plant our tiny seeds
With proper care and sunshine
Everyone it feeds
Apples, carrots, celery stalks
Colorful flowers too!
We must work so very hard

[APPLEJACK, CHERRY BERRY, GOLDEN HARVEST]
It's just so much to do!

[Chorus]
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
Let's finish our holiday cheer
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up
'Cause tomorrow spring is here
Winter Wrap Up, Winter Wrap Up

[PINKIE PIE]
'Cause tomorrow spring is here!

[Outro]
[TWILIGHT SPARKLE]
'Cause tomorrow spring is here
'Cause tomorrow spring is here
'Cause tomorrow spring is here!"

[Winter wrap up instrumental ends]

After Twilight finished up expressing herself with a song it was time to choose.

"Let's see if I can help the Weather team" she thought.

"Rainbow dash, I want to enter to your team" Twilight said.

"It's so sweet you wanted to help us Twilight, but... aren't you forgetting something"Rainbow dash said pointing out her Wings.

"Oh, that's right, anyway good luck with the jobs" Twilight said.

"Dont worry, there are two other teams, I'm sure you will fit well in one of them, now if you excuse me, I need to find Roxas he must be in this team, later Twilight" Rainbow dash said flying in search for the gray pegasus.

After that quick conversation, Twilight found the Animal Team member and official nest designer Rarity, outside the Carousel Boutique.

"Rarity, can I help you with the nests?" Twilight asked her friend

"Of course, here try making a nest with this form" Rarity said giving Twilight the material and showing her how she made her nest.

"Ok, I'll try" Twilight said making, instead of the nest a total mess.

The efforts were all in vain since the nest Twilight had built was all remade by Rarity and her perfectionist attitude.

"No darling, you're making this all wrong, it should be like this or this or this... Rarity replied imaging the perfect design for the nest

"Okay...okay...hmmm I come back later Rarity, see you" Twilight answered ashamed for what she had done.

Then Twilight and Spike run into Weather Team member Pinkie pie on one of the frozen lakes, where they find out Pinkie has been an expert skater ever since she was young.

She is tasked with scoring the ice so that it will melt more easily when the Weather Team Pegasi clear away the clouds.

"Hey Pinkie, need a little help with the ice?" Twilight asked.

"Hmm...sure Twilight grab some skates over there" Pinkie replied.

Twilight put on the ice skates and approached the frozen lake, when she was about to go in, she suddenly stop.

"What's wrong Twilight? didn't you say that you were going to help Pinkie?" Spike asked.

"I just remember that this is my first time skating" Twilight answered.

"Cmon it's not that hard, you just need a little push"

Spike pushed Twilight into the ice causing them both to crash into a snowbank with Pinkie.

"Wow, hahaha you're a natural Twilight a natural of crashing into the snow" Spike said mocking off the purple unicorn.

"It wasn't that bad Twilight, I remember my first time skating, it was full of crashes and tornados" Pinkie said trying to lift the morale.

"Really? You did it worse?" Twilight asked with a small glimpse of hope.

"Ehm no...but I hope that was enough to cheer you up"Pinkie said.

"Hey why don't you ask Fluttershy, I bet she needs some help now" Pinkie suggested.

"[sigh] Fine I'll go, see you later Pinkie" Twilight said leaving the frozen lake.

Twilight went to find the member of the animal team, Fluttershy, she found her waking all the animals from hibernation. Twilight thought Fluttershy had the easiest job of them all so she approached her with confidence.

"Hello Fluttershy, you need some help with your animals?" Twilight asked.

"Yeah, Roxas was helping me a couple of minutes ago, but Rainbow grabbed him for the weather team, you wanna continue with his job?" Fluttershy suggested.

"Of course, this is going to be a piece of cake" Twilight replied.

"Good, you see that hole over there? Just get closer and with a very gentle scream wake up the animals inside" Fluttershy explained.

Twilight nodded and rush to the hole not hearing Fluttershy's warnings.

"Twilight wait...Roxas was helping me with the dangerous animals" Fluttershy said.

Twilight puts her head inside the hole thinking that the animals inside were just a couple of mouses, sadly, there were snakes. Panicked, she backs away making herself crash into a cave of bats, she got stung by bees, and finally, she was sprayed by a pair of skunks.

Resulting in a VIP pass to a bath with tomato juice at her home.

"Come on Twilight you're not going anywhere, just use your magic" Spike suggested.

"No, I will follow my words, I'm not using magic" Twilight said.

"Maybe Applejack has something for me" Twilight said.

After the bath Twilight headed to the farm, meanwhile, Roxas was helping Rainbow with the weather control.

"Alright boss what do you need" Roxas said.

"Ok Roxas, when I first met you, I knew you were the real deal, it's really hard to find somepony who rivals my awesomeness" Rainbow explained.

"Now it's your time to shine, snow clouds are the hardest type of cloud to move and destroy, so I need you to lead the "drill operation"

"Drill operation?" Roxas asked.

"Yeah I came up with that plan to make us more efficient at the time to destroy the clouds, it consists of all the pegasus flying in circles around a leader, the leader must control the wing force around him and redirect it to the clouds" Rainbow replied.

"I think I got it" Roxas replied.

"Great, and with your Keyblade, I'm pretty sure we will increase the force applied, just make sure you don't use magic, is part of the celebration." Rainbow added.

"Awesome, how do we do it?" Roxas asked.

"I'll show you a small demonstration, fly around me, do it as fast as you can" Rainbow dash ordered.

"Got it"

Roxas began to flight almost top speed around Rainbow, the light blue pegasus was amazed by Roxas's performance.

"Just as I thought he is almost as fast as me" Rainbow thought.

"Pay attention, now that the small tornado is formed use your wings to redirect the air around you to in front of you"Rainbow explained.

"Ok, let's start with the training" Roxas said.

Roxas summoned his keyblade and ordered Rainbow dash to fly around him.

"Ghh, this is harder than I thought" Roxas said.

"Don't lose concentration" Rainbow dash shouted.

The first time, Roxas got sucked by the small tornado, the second time the air force was redirected to somewhere else.

"C'mon Roxas I know you can do it, try to stabilize yourself, remember that the true tornado is made by hundreds of pegasus" Rainbow informed.

"I'm not giving up, I'm pretty sure the next one is the good one" Roxas replied.

"That's the spirit, one more time, let's go!!" Rainbow shouted.

Roxas quickly thought of an alternate solution, he began spinning the keyblade in front of him causing an effect similar to a propeller.

"It's working, and the keyblade is boosting the air force" Rainbow thought.

"Wooo hoooo!!!!" Roxas shouted while destroying a big snowy cloud.

"Way to go Roxas!!!, now stop" Rainbow screamed

"Oh...that..."Roxas thought

"Roxas? Roxas why aren't you stopping!!!" Rainbow shouted.

"Well...this is going to hurt" Roxas stopped spinning the keyblade causing the air force to launch him towards the floor.

"Not on my watch" Rainbow said rushing towards his friend caching him seconds before he touched the ground.

"Oh thank Rainbow dash" Roxas replied hugging the blue Pegasus.

"It was...nothing" Rainbow replied blushed.

"But now we need to practice your stop" she suggested.

"Thankfully I have the best teacher" Roxas added.

Roxas and Rainbow continue with their practice, meanwhile, Twilight was still trying to be a part of a helping team, hopefully, Applejack was there to help her.

"Hey Applejack I wanted to see if you have something you need help" Twilight said.

"Uhhh oh... I.... think were ok" Applejack said hesitating a little bit.

"Come on, I could try that thing" Twilight said pointing out a snowplow.

"You sure 'bout it?" Applejack asked nervously.

"Yeah, I'm ready" Twilight responded.

"Fine...there's one for you right there Twilight" Applejack said.

"All right let's do this" Twilight said.

Despite her best efforts, Twilight was unable to push the snowplow.

"You want some help there sugarcube? Applejack asked.

"Agh, I think I have an idea" Twilight replied.

Being tired of not using magic, Twilight decided to cast a come-to-life" spell to move the plow.

Unfortunately, the spell soon goes out of control resulting in an even bigger mess than before.

"Twilight, why you do that?, you weren't supposed to use magic y'know, look all this mess" Applejack said really angry.

"I...I..." Twilight mumbled.

The unicorn run off in tears because she didn't know how to respond.

Roxas went down from the sky because he heard all the conversation between Twilight and Applejack.

"Excuse me Rainbow, I need to check out something first" Roxas said.

When the pegasus stallion arrived at the scene he only saw Twilight running away in tears.

"Twilight wait, what happened?" he screamed trying to make his friend come back.

Roxas turned his attention to Applejack to ask her what happened with her friend.

"What happened Applejack?" Roxas asked.

"I yelled at Twilight, she use her magic to help us, but things went out of hoove, ugh I shouldn't have done that" Applejack told.

'' Well I hope that gives you a lesson, she didn't mean to cause this on purpose, she was just trying to help and find her place to help out in this event. Roxas explained.

"It sure did, but following the rules and traditions made me who I am" Applejack replied.

"Yeah but for somepony like Twilight who technically the magic is part of her life is not an easy task" Roxas said.

"I know, I'll apologize the next time I see her" Applejack replied.

"Good, I'm going to follow her,
just to make sure she's okay, later Applejack" Roxas said.

"Later...pal" Applejack said.

Roxas followed Twilight across the entire village but an unexpected visit from Nightmare ruined his plans.

"Really? You just gonna let her go without any consequences?" Nightmare asked.

"Why would there be any consequence, Applejack just had a discussion and things got a little overwhelmed" Roxas replied.

"So, you are not saying anything to the pony who hurt your friend just because it is another friend, what a weak" Nightmare replied.

"Shut up this doesn't concern you" Roxas answered back.

"Well then, the orange mare is right, it was a terrible mistake to bring Twilight here because she is useless without her magic, Oh...poor of her" Nightmare said mocking the gray pegasus.

"Look idiot, Twilight not being able to use magic for this, ain't easy for her since magic is a part of her life." Roxas replied.

"And that just proves my theory, she is completely useless without her magic" Nightmare said.

"SHUT UP, I WILL NOT ALLOW ANY OTHER DISRESPECTFUL COMMENT ABOUT MY FRIENDS YOU HEAR" Roxas shouted.

"Ouch, did I touch sweet spot?" Nightmare said mocking Roxas even further.

"SHUT UP, JUST SHUT UP" Roxas shouted showing a little bit of darkness in form of smoke coming from inside him.

"Yes...keep going...show me your true self...Roxas" Nightmare ordered.

"No, no I need to control myself...I have to stay calm" Roxas said.

"Let's continue the mission" He said slapping his face.

Twilight perspective.

With no other options left, Twilight hid in a bush in the town square refusing to come out.

"Cmon Twilight, you can't stay here forever" Spike said trying to lift the morale of her sister.

"No, if I go out I'm gonna cause some other accident, or I will just be an obstacle for the others." Twilight answered.

At least that's what she had thought, but Twilight never knew that her mistakes were the key to unlocking her perfect Role for this holiday.

Twilight delayed all the activities for the different Winter teams, causing a total mess thanks to the lack of organization.

Applejack wanted Rainbow Dash's weather Pegasi to get the snow quickly melted for seeding, but Fluttershy wanted Rainbow Dash to wait until she can clear the animal homes beforehand. The ice covering the lakes is not melting quickly enough due to poor scoring.

Rarity was so focused on fixing Twilight's nest all day that she hasn't made more, and she was supposed to have finished several hundred by now.

Big Mcintosh leads Caramel to Applejack who guesses correctly that he has lost the grass seeds again, and Rainbow shine tells Rainbow Dash that Ditzy Doo has gone north to guide back the southern birds.

The mayor laments that her motivational speech from earlier had fallen on deaf ears. It appears that Ponyville will finish their Winter Wrap Up late, just like every past year, and it will soon be sunset. At this point, Twilight was about to give up but luckily Roxas found her.

"There you are, I was searching for you Twilight" Roxas said.

"What do you want Roxas?" Twilight asked

"I asked Applejack what happened, don't worry sometimes I too feel useless to my companions." Roxas said.

"What do you mean" Twilight asked.

"[sigh] when I was on certain missions with the organization, I couldn't fight against the heartless on my own, I was always the one in trouble, but time passed and every time I failed I learn something new" Roxas explained.

"My point is...you can't let what she said to you stop you from participating in this event, if you mess up then you get back up again'' Roxas said cheering up his friend.

''But Roxas how can I; I made problems for not just applejack but everyone in ponyville if I go back out there they're just pushing me away from getting involved what can I do that won't cause more problems for them''? Twilight asked.

Roxas put a wing on her shoulder and brought her close to his side

''Twilight from the short time that I know, your magic isn't the only thing I see you can do well, your organized, smart, and you always plan when you prepare to start your day so I'm sure you can figure out a comeback for this one so Don't give up till it's over''.

The words that Roxas said made Twilight react, and remember that she wasn't only talented in magic, she could help organize the whole event.

It gave her confidence back, so she grab Roxas's hoof and pull him with her so they can get to the others when they did.

"Everypony quiet, I know what's this holiday is missing, and it's organization."She broke up the argument and volunteers to guide everyone in their tasks.

With careful planning, teamwork, and everyone working through the night, the residents of Ponyville are finally able to finish their work on time.

"You see, I told you" Roxas said.

"You were right Roxas, I don't believe it" Twilight replied.

"Now if you excuse me, I had some snowy clouds to disappear" Roxas said joining the other pegasi.

Thanks to her exceptional organizing and leadership skills, Twilight is designated the new position of 'All-Team Organizer' by the Mayor, along with a new and unique vest by Rarity that incorporates the colors of all three teams. Mayor Mare declares winter wrapped up on time, and the ponies celebrate their accomplishment.

After that stressful day, Twilight returns to her house and asked Spike to write the report to Princess Celestia.

"Dear Princess Celestia: Winter Wrap Up was one of the most special things I've ever been a part of here in Ponyville. It helped me to learn we all have hidden talents, and if we're patient and diligent, we're sure to find them, and as always, with good friendship and teamwork, ponies can accomplish anything." Twilight said.

"So how was that spike?...Spike?" Twilight said seeing his little lizard sleeping around the fireplace.

"Oh Spike"

As for Roxas, he was heading back to Sweet Apple Acres, but he started remembering more things about his past.

"Roxas...Roxas...here it is" a girl said.

"Watch out, @#^$&, its coming" Roxas said blocking the fist of the heartless making him drop the Keyblade.

Suddenly the girl grabbed the Keyblade and finished the job for Roxas.

'' Wow nice work I didn't know you could use the Keyblade'' Roxas said.

"You know? neither do I" the girl said.

Both started laughing at the entrance of Twilight Town Station.

"You know, how about we get some ice cream, to celebrate your victory" Roxas said.

Suddenly the Flashback starts to change again, Roxas now was floating in the station seeing a guy with a black coat standing in the air.

And after that the flashback ends, It looks like Roxas was Walking asleep because he was now in front of The golden oak library.

Seeing the Flashback gave him an idea.

"Hey, Twilight since you got a victory how about we celebrate" Roxas said.

"What are you talking about Roxas"Twilight said.

"Come on let me show you" Roxas said grabbing her hooves.

Roxas brought her to applejack's farm and lead her to the top of the barnyard.

''Wow, it's a great view I think I can see the town of ponyville in the distance''. Twilight said.

''Here you go this is your Victory''. Roxas said as he handed her a Popsicle

''It's Sea-Salt Ice Cream give it a try''.

Twilight nod and took a bit.

'' It's sweet and very salty at the same time this is impressive'' surprising Twilight.

''See? I told you...it's very delicious'' Roxas smile in triumph.

"This sure brings back memories" Roxas said.

"Uh? Why?" Twilight asked.

''When I was in the organization after I completed my first mission Axel bought me ice cream and say this was the icing on the cake to celebrate my success on my first field assignment''.

''Then we both agree that when we finish our missions for the organization we go here to hang out, talk about our day, and laugh about the stupidest things we could think of''.

''You and this Axel guy musta been close together''. Twilight said.

''Yeah we were until he decided to turn his back on me by not helping me uncover my past life so he rather continue working for the organization instead of running off with me, so we can be free from their wicked clutches and discover who we really are'' Roxas said a little angry.

''I'm so sorry, you had to go through all that Roxas but your safe now and here with us'' Twilight said.

''Yeah for now''. Roxas said depressed.

''Roxas is something wrong?'' Twilight asked.

But Before he could answer her question they heard voices from below.

''Hey you two, we need to talk'' the mane 5 said.

'' Girls what are you all doing here?'' Twilight asked.

''Fluttershy brought us all here so Roxas can tell us what's bothering him.'' Applejack said.

''All right we'll meet you inside the barn guys''. Roxas answered.

Once Twilight and Roxas finish their ice cream they meet up with the rest of the girls.

'' All right Spiky start talking what's the problem?'' Rainbow dash asked.

"Did you...just call me spiky?" Roxas asked.

''Yup because since we're gonna be hanging out with each other a lot might as well give you a nickname.'' Rainbow explained

'' Oh okay then...but back to the subject girls I don't know how to tell you all this because your all my best friends...and what about to say is going too hard because...I...I...I'm going to disappear''! Roxas said with struggles.

"What...are you...talking about Roxas?" Twilight said.

"Hey Spiky this isn't funny" Rainbow said.

"Oh Dear why did you say such a thing"Rarity said.

"Ooooooh noooooo" Fluttershy said.

"Huh...What are you talking about Roxas''? Applejack said.

''Girls, yesterday after the whole parasprite incident I went to Zecora's hut, because she told me that she could help me get more answers about my past which...it really help, but during her research, she told me that my purpose is in life is to be somepony else, and in the end, I will serve to the light or the darkness. '' Roxas said.

''WHAT!!!'' the girls say.

'' Yes she made me realize that I'm the Dark Side of Sora I'm the representation of his negative emotions, I'm his Anger, Despair, Loneliness, Pain, and Sadness, I don't know how I was born but...it just makes sense on why I have the keyblade and why I have memories of him, I'm Fragmented and I need to be completed.'' Roxas said while shaking his hooves.

''Wait a minute so you're saying that you were artificially created from Sora's emotions?" Twilight asked.

"Whoa, I did not see that coming Spiky" Rainbow said in disbelief.

"No...I'm not a replica, I'm just the half of Sora now I understand what that guy had said" Roxas explained.

"Who?" Rainbow dash asked.

"A guy I fought prior to get here, he told me that I was Sora's nobody and that he needed me in order to make Sora wake up" Roxas explained.

'' But that can't be Sugarcube your saying that your some kind of experimental creation.'' Applejack said.

'' Oh my, this is....getting me...scare Roxas''Fluttershy said while curling up in a ball.

'' My Celestia, this is gonna be hard for me to get my beauty sleep after all this.'' Rarity said

'' And here it comes the Suspense, the Tension, and the Drama folks how will this play's out everybody.'' Pinkie pie said.

"Pinkie now it's not the time" Twilight said.

"Sorry..." She replied.

''However, there is a bright side, the reason I'm not a cold-blooded killer right now is all thanks to Sora, I'm connected to him, and his strong light is somehow making sure that I have doubts about what I'm doing about my evil nature so I can question my existence, as a result, I'm showing other signs of emotions beside the negative one's empathy, scare, concerns, compassion, laughter, and joy''.

"That's why I have both light and dark powers inside me, making me a creature that walks in the path between them both, the Twilight''. Roxas explained.

''And the bad news is...that I don't know what is going to happen, am I a warrior of the light? or a remorseless assassin of the darkness?" Roxas started to philosophy.

"That's why Zecora told me that if I want to know the truth is to Vanish my existence completely" Roxas explained.

"And I really don't want to lose you, girls, you mean everything to me..."
Roxas said as tears starts forming in his eyes.

"Woah Roxas, it's okay...we won't let that happen" Applejack said.

"We don't want to lose you either Roxas" Fluttershy said.

"Yeah, I make sure nopony can touch you, Spiky" Rainbow explained.

"We will keep you in the realm of light" Twilight said.

But after that "moment of peace," the dark smoke coming from Roxas returned.

"Girls what's that?" Pinkie pointed out Roxas.

"THIS...I DONT WANT THIS TO END, I WILL NOT BE ALONE ANYMORE ITS TIME...I FEEL AN ENORMOUS WAVE OF PAIN COMING FROM INSIDE ME, IT FEELS...GOOD "Roxas said as he break down into tears and falls to the ground weeping out his sadness as a mist of darkness is starting to come out of his body.

"Something is wrong" Fluttershy said.

"Look, Roxas's eyes are starting to change, they look yellow" Rarity pointed out.

"YES, THIS IS WHAT I WAS WAITING FOR" Nightmare shouted from Roxas's body.

"Who are you?" Twilight asked.

"C'mon Twilight you know me well, I was inside Nightmare moon a couple of days ago" Nightmare replied.

"WHAT??" everypony shouted.

"Yes, Knowing Roxas was the best that could happen to me...he show me another type of darkness I never saw before, and I want it, but first I need to fully possess his body"

The girls started to panic about the situation, they gather enough courage to help their friend.

'' Girls we have to do something I hate seeing Roxas like this'' Fluttershy said with worry.

'' She right guys if we don't do something soon I feel that the darkness coming out of Roxas's body will start to take control of him and destroy everypony and everything it sees'' Twilight said

'' But what can we do? I'm still trying to wrap my head from all that information Roxas told us about his existence and problem guys''. Rainbow dash said

'' The answer is obvious everypony we need to show Roxas that he doesn't have to carry all this heavy burden alone and that we're willing to share his pain like it's our own for his sakes''. Applejack said

'' I agree with Applejack darlings we must show Roxas that we're here for him no matter what and that we're not going anywhere''. Rarity said

'' Then what are we waiting for let's get this show on the road and let Roxas know that we the Mane 6 are a part of his journey now and we aren't leaving his side until it's over''. Pinkie pie said with confidence

The group all nodded together and break the formation when they look back at Roxas the darkness almost cover his entire body so they all rush towards him and pulls him into a group hug and began rubbing his body with their hooves and wings all over him, his wings, his spiky mane, and his cutie mark flanks.

"Stop...what are you doing!?" Nightmare Shouted.

"ROXAS!!!!" all shouted.

''Don't let the darkness take full control of you for you are in charge here''. the mane 6 said.

'' Girls'' Roxas answered in pain

'' Roxas you're not a Killer you are somepony who's trying to find his place in the world just like me when I hardly know anything about friendship''. Twilight said.

'' Yeah, Spiky don't let that dark power take over you, control it show that dumb guy some dominance you got this pal'' Rainbow Dash said.

'' Sugarcube your not a pony who is alone anymore you have a new family which is us, we may not be related but we take care of you so you won't feel this way again you have our word''. Applejack said.

''That's right Roxas you can trust us don't count us out that easy we're not going anywhere if we can handle the dangers of nightmare moon together then we get through this impossible challenge together somehow All for One and One for All'' Pinkie pie said.

'' Darling we can see that you are going through a tough transaction right now and but we're here for you so you know that you have those who are that generous care for you so you have someone you can lean on and confide with so we can sort out your problems''. Rarity said.

'' Roxas no matter what happens we will find a way to help you and deal with your hard life, free you from this nightmare you've been living in for so long so you can move on and have a new life and we'll do whatever it takes to save you from disappearing so you can still be with us''. Fluttershy said.

''ROXAS WE PROMISE THAT WE WILL NEVER LEAVE OR ABANDON YOU WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR US NOW LET US BE THERE FOR YOU...BECAUSE...BECAUSE...WE LOVE YOU ROXAS''. The mane 6 all shouted out together with tears in their eyes.

After they said these things Roxas's darkness stopped moving on his body and then Roxas just let out a painful scream ''AHHHHHHHHHHHH'' which resulted in a huge flash of light covering the entire inside of the barn.

After the light faded away the girls that were still holding onto Roxas saw him back to normal but he look like that there's almost no life left in him due to his eye colors being shaded.

''Roxas are you okay''? the girls said at the same time.

''No...I don't think so'' Roxas answered.

'' I don't want to be alone anymore It hurts So much, I can't handle this pain by myself any longer Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy Please DON'T EVER LEAVE ME BEHIND''. Roxas said as he burst into new tears over his friends.

''I'M SCARED...I'M SO SCARED OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ME IN THE FUTURE."

''Roxas we're right here for you when you need us to call on us and we'll be there in a jiffy''. the mane 6 says as they have new tears forming in their eyes as well.

When nighttime came at Applejack's farm the apple family went looking for Applejack and Roxas.

'' Now where in tarnation are your big sister and Roxas applebloom? they'll miss out on dinner''? Granny smith asked

''I have no idea let go check the Barn'' . Applebloom suggested

'' Ready Big Mac?'' Applebloom asked.

''Eyyup''. Big Mac answered.

When the apple family opens up the Barn they were surprised to see Roxas being hugged in the center by all his friends inside the barn while he's hugging them back with lots of tears falling from each other's faces.

'' Maybe we came at bad time everypony'' Applebloom said.

''Eyyup''.Big Mac answered.

'' Let's...Lets them be and allow them to have this moment but Big mac...make sure that you grab that extra blanket that we keep on the second floor of the Barn so you can cover them up with it so they won't be cold when they sleep together today in this slumber party that there having here ok, sonny''. Granny Smith ordered.

Big mac did what he was told and put the blanket around them then he and the rest of the apple family headed back to the house to finish their dinner and turn in for the Night leaving Roxas alone with his mares that he now starts to consider as his new family.

Meanwhile in the world where nothingness exists.

Xemnas was in the reunion room thinking about what happened just a couple of minutes ago.

"I felt a colossal disturbance in the Darkness, looks like Roxas is finally showing his true colors" Xemnas thought.

"Sir, the darkness we felt recently was not 100% Roxas cause, it seems something else is trying to use Roxas for its own purpose" A man with blue hair explained.

"Good, let's use that creature for our purpose, if he makes Roxas use his darkness, we will be able to track him down so much easier, hehehehe" Xemnas said.

Meanwhile on an underground laboratory.

"DIZ, you feel that?" A man in a black coat said.

"Yes, it was half of Roxas darkness, I felt it very far away from this world" DIZ said.

"But looks like something else is trying to use Roxas, but the other dark energy I felt was not part of Roxas" DiZ explained.

"What do you mean? Someone else besides the organization is trying to use Roxas?" Riku asked.

"That's what it seems, we need to hurry up Riku, the time is running out" DiZ ordered.

"I know...maybe if he uses his dark powers again, I would be able to locate his position, and create a dark corridor from the realm of darkness, but is not that simple he is too far from us" Riku answered Diz while the two of them were going to a pod chamber.

"Looks like Sora is Normal" DIZ said.

"If we were only capable of making a dark corridor to that world so we could make Namine go and convince him" Riku said.

"Soon Sora, just hang in there for a little while" Riku said.

Chapter 10: Marks

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Day 15: Identity crisis.

Morning came by at Applejack's barn and when Roxas woke up his eyes were no longer shaded or yellow but back to normal, he saw his friends they were still holding onto him since the accident last night. Roxas watched the scene and with a big smile he gently woke up the rest of the girls.

''Hey girls? Did you have fun sleeping with me?'' Roxas said.

Little by little the 6 mares started to open their eyes one by one.

''Roxas, your alright, and your eyes are back to normal'' The Mane 6 answered.

"Yup, you guys told me that you all Love me, I never had anypony say that to me before''. Roxas said as he rub one of his forelegs.

The girls started to show pink blushes, and Applejack was the first one to talk.

'' That's right fella, the first time ah saw you ah know that ya' were part of our family, but am sorry for what ah did to ya' partner, sorry for no trusting ya' " Applejack answered.

" That's right Spiky you are now part of our family, part of ponyville, screw those guys from your old job" Rainbow added.

''Thanks a lot, this means a lot to me, and I should return the favor, I would like to know more about love, but I guess I'll need some help with the subject, I need to feel the experience of loving somepony....you girls don't mind teaching me? " Roxas said.

That last comment made the girls gasp and tackled Roxas into another group hug with tears in their eyes.

"Of course Roxas, we will try our best" the mane 6 answered.

'' Thank you, girls, all of you''. Roxas said as he hugs them back.

After that group hug Roxas started feeling weird, deep inside him an emotion began to grow, he remembered the first time tears went down from his eyes.

"Ugh, why am I crying?" Roxas thought.

"Are you okay Roxas?" Twilight asked.

"What is it darling, the darkness is hurting you again?" Rarity asked.

" No...I just tried to remember who was with me that time, in the station" Roxas said.

"Station? Like train station?" Pinkie asked.

"Yeah, that was the first time I cried, but why...? Ugh trying to remember that makes my head struggle" Roxas said.

Then suddenly background music (Roxas's theme) started to play and made Roxas have the urge to sing to them.

[Lyrics made by Tommytran ]

Long ago, when our eyes used to shine,
We were always there for each other.
Right at the very beginning of where it all first started.

Partners in crime, thick as thieves against the shadowy darkness!

And through all that I was yours, and you were mine.
Once You told me why the sun sets red,
I know that I'll never forget it!

Now you're gone, but the sun still sets in the sky...
So at dusk, I will always think of you my once trusted companion.

Do you think we could ever turn back time someday?
You and me, will we ever be the same again Axel?

Once upon a time, in my dreams,
I reached for you, and you reached for me.
Waking up is the hardest thing to do
because, in my dreams, I had you as my first real friend!

Since you're gone, and the sun still sets in the sky.
I am all alone in my solitude right now...
At dusk, I will always think of you!

The mane 6 were amazed at Roxas solo singing it made their hearts skip a beat and they said.

'' Your voice was beautiful Roxas you not just a great warrior but a great singer too''. Fluttershy commented.

''Although that song was about your despair and wonders what's to become of you now wasn't it''. the mane 6 continued

He nodded and put a hoof to his chest.

'' It's kind of weird that I can feel anything at all without having a heart to feel with''..

''All your whole Life it's been nothing but tragedy hasn't it? but don't worry Roxas, we'll be there to help you get through. It won't be easy at least your not alone anymore'' they all said while putting their hooves on both his face cheeks.

Suddenly the barn's doors open up making them let go of Roxas's cheeks quickly before anypony saw that and applebloom came in to tell the gang that breakfast is all prepared for them in Applejack's house. Then everypony stomach started rumbling and they follow her to the house for some grubs. When they arrive there were Apple cinnamon waffles, Apple pancakes, Apple pies, A plate of Scramble eggs, A plate of French toasts, Apple fritters, A bowl of apples, and apple ciders.

"Man, isn't this too much breakfast Applebloom?" Roxas said.

'' Oh don't be so modest and humble my dear boy we want to make sure that everypony here gets their fair share of a good meal to start ya'll day today''. Granny Smith answered.

'' It was a lot of work but it's worth it dig in everypony''. Big Mac said.

"Wow Big Mac, this is the first time I hear you say more than 2 words, hahaha" Roxas said.

After the whole group chow down and finish their meal Granny smith and Big mac grab the plates and take them to the kitchen for cleaning while applebloom got herself ready for school.

Roxas and the mane six finished their breakfast, the young stallion took a moment to praise the delicious food the apple's cooked for him.

''Mmmm the food was really good. I never had this much food back where I came, all I ever had was Sea-Salt Ice Cream''.

"Just...ice cream?" Twilight asked.

'' Yeah, because as a Nobody we don't actually need to eat or drink to sustain ourselves, just our dark powers and having plenty of rest, but Axel showed me the joy of eating food by introducing me to his favorite treat, the sea salt ice cream''. Roxas explained.

"Oh interesting" Twilight answered.

Applebloom came downstairs with her saddlebags.

"Roxas could you please take me to school" Applebloom said.

"Ehm, Sure, let's go, but what is a school exactly?" Roxas asked.

"School is the building where little fillies go and learn stuff" Applejack explained.

"Alright, no problem just tell me where Is it and I'll follow you around" Roxas answered.

"Thanks Roxas" apple bloom replied.

When the two ponies left the barn, the mane 6 use this as an opportunity to talk in private about their love confession to Roxas.

“Ok, now that it's just us here...Let’s talk about Roxas.” Twilight said. as she sat in a circle with her friends.

Each of them was either blushing, trying to avoid eye contact, or both.

Rainbow took the initiative and decided to speak first.

''Agh... why are we all gonna act shy about it, we already said back in AJ barn that we all love the Spiky-headed dope''.

This struck a chord with everyone as they were reminded of that heat of the moment back in the barn house. Making every mare react differently, Fluttershy shrink herself, Applejack seemed tongue-tied, Rarity began turning super red, Pinkie was starting to implode and Twilight was extremely nervous. But finally, Applejack decided to answer the statement the blue pegasus did a couple of seconds ago.

“Ok, fine, so we all like the fella.” She admitted.

“So...what now?”

At this, Rarity seemed to have a thought which caused her to smile. “Well dearies, I suppose we could always just tell him, you know, be direct with him”

Upon hearing such a bold proposal, Fluttershy started having a DOES NOT COMPUTE moment.

"OH...nononono, I CAN'T DO THAT" she said.

Pinkie smiled and nodded at the notion.

"OH...YES YES YES, I WANT THAT OPTION" Pinkie shouted.

Rainbow and Applejack tensed up and Twilight began fumbling with her words.

“I uh, I mean...well we could also...show him how we umm…feel about him!” Twilight added.

She finally noticed the looks her friends were giving her. They were all staring at her wide-eyed, and Rarity was holding a hoof to her mouth while her eyes seemed to sparkle with barely contained... Glee? Amusement? Mirth? ...Twilight wasn’t sure what it was.

Rainbow almost tripped over her words when she replied.

“Wha-what do you mean what?! You said it like it was just going to happen!” Rainbow replied.

“Huh?” Twilight was utterly confused.

“The-the, thing! The…” Rainbow looked at the other girls, then back at her. “Twilight… are you saying you want to...” She was having trouble saying it so Pinkie decided to but in.

“You want us to be in a herd with Roxas?!” She blurted.

''Well Yes...I don't know okay! you see... I've been doing research on my books about relationships... I found one about the herding and if you think about it our planet has more female genders here...than male gender...so a stallion having multiple mares in a relationship isn't uncommon in our culture and besides... he makes each of us happy and well he's has been very clingy to want our love and affections so let's give this chance so we can see if Roxas can learn how to Love somepony in his life''. Twilight stated.

"Oh no... I can't do that..." Applejack replied.

"It's too much Twilight, I mean Roxas has to deal with a lot of things right now, he could barely concentrate with all of us as her mates" Rainbow dash said.

"Yeah dear, that's also information of the old world, it will be kind of weird if we all hang out with the same stallion" Rarity added.

"And don't forget his dark powers, we don't know how he will react... it's really a high bet."Applejack said.

" I propose that we teach him what love is first, with a giant secret party" Pinkie pie said.

"Yeah..." Fluttershy answered.

"Fine, let the best mare win" Twilight said.

"You bet" Rainbow replied.

"But before that, what do you think about what Roxas said, that he is just a vessel" Twilight said.

"Well we dont know exactly what that meant, we know that Sora is one of the candidates, hope that someday we get the chance to meet him" Applejack said.

"Yeah, probably someday"Rarity said.

"From what I saw in some of Roxas memories, I think Sora is a good stallion too" Twilight explained.

"Until that time comes, let's keep an eye on Roxas, he doesn't have enough light to suppress his dark powers" Rainbow explained.

The mares nodded, but Fluttershy still had some things to say.

"Hey I think we know someone that could help Roxas with his Dark control" Fluttershy suggested

"Who?"The other mares said.

"Princess Luna"

"Are you crazy Fluttershy?"Rainbow said.

"No, maybe she is right, Luna had more experience with the Dark powers than us." Twilight said.

"I'll ask her the next time I visit canterlot" she added.

Meanwhile, after Roxas dropped off applebloom at her school Ms.Cheerilee began a lesson on cutie marks. She explained that her cutie mark, a trio of smiling flowers, represented her wish for her students to bloom and learn cheerfully.

"Now kids, can somepony tell me when does a cutie mark appear?"

"Teacher!!! Here!!!" a little filly replied.

"Yes Twist?" Ms.Cheerilee said.

"The cutie mark appears when a pony discovers what makes him or her special" the filly replied.

"Very good Twist, now let's continue with the class"

As the class continued one of the classmates, Diamond Tiara whispered something to Apple Bloom and passed her a note. Unfortunately, Cheerilee caught Apple Bloom passing the note. When she opened the small piece of paper, she found out that the paper was entirely blank. Diamond Tiara quipped...

"Remind you of anypony?"

Applebloom sheepishly looked down at her blank flank, starting to think about it all the rest of the day.

After class, Twist saw all the bullying the other fillies did to the apple mare, so she tried to invite Applebloom to various activities, but Applebloom, who appeared downcast, decline the offer.

"Look who's here...the blank flanks" Diamond Tiara said.

"Good one, Tiara" Silver spoon replied.

"Since I recently got my cutie mark, my dad and I are going to make a big cute-ceañera party" Diamond said.

"Cute-Ceañera?" Twist asked.

"Is a party to celebrate her fantastic cutie mark" Silver spoon replied.

Applebloom began to think like Roxas, what would he do in this situation?

"Hmm what would Roxas do?" She thought.

After a couple of seconds of thinking...

"Hmm, what a show-off" Applebloom said imitating Roxas attitude and manners.

"What did you say?" Diamond Tiara asked Applebloom but she completely ignore her.

"You hear me" Applebloom replied.

School day came to an end, Roxas went back for applebloom, the little filly talked about everything she did the entire day at school.

"So you confront your bully...nice" Roxas said.

"My brother and sister always told me to not bother somepony else is not right"

"Let me tell you something, when I was in the organization I was always the one who pick to bother"

"What did you do?" Applebloom asked.

"I prove myself, I trained every time I could, sooner or later I became better than them" Roxas explained.

"But how can that help me? I ain't a fighter like you Roxas" Applebloom said.

"What I really meant is that you don't need to train physically, the key is not to give up, sooner or later your cutie mark is going to appear, trust me" Roxas said.

"You think so?" Applebloom said.

"Yeah, as long as you keep fighting for what you want" Roxas said.

"Alright!!!!" Applebloom replied.

"But hey, don't tell Applejack or Big mac about your little fight, they're probably going to think that I teach you some of that stuff, and I don't want to have a problem with your sis" Roxas said worriedly.

"Dont worry Roxas, my lips are sealed" Applebloom said.

"Thank you Applebloom" Roxas replied.

"I can't believe that the most heroic stallion I know is afraid of my big sis"

"Well, she can be a little scary when she is angry" Roxas said.

" HAHAHA, don't worry Roxas, she doesn't bite"

"What are you saying?" Roxas said.

"Oh nothing, I'm going to tell my sister you are scared of her, or perhaps...somethin' else" Applebloom said mocking Roxas as she ran away from him.

"HEY! Come here Applebloom, don't do it" Roxas shouted running behind the little filly.

"Hahaha, I'm going to tell my sis"

When the two ponies arrived at the farm, the rest of the apples were preparing everything for the dinner.

Applebloom began to tell her story to the entire family, and why she was one of the last of her class to have a cutie mark.

"Oh don't worry sugarcube, Granny smith, Big mac and I were the last ones to get our cutie marks"

"So the delay runs in the family huh?" Applebloom said.

"If you wanna put it like that...yeah" Applejack replied.

" I guess I have no other choice but to wait, but it's okay, I just have to be patient" Applebloom said.

"Exactly, And I got an idea to cheer you up" Applejack suggested.

"What is it?" Applebloom asked.

"You can help me with the food stand"

"Hmmm, sure why not? Maybe my cutie mark is related to the sales"

"Alright, Roxas you wanna come with us?" Applejack asked.

"Sure let's go" Roxas said.

Applebloom hug her sister, and the three of them went to the center of the town, on the road Applebloom began mocking Roxas with the past subject, making the young stallion smile in the process.

When they arrived at the town square, Applejack and Applebloom set up the apple stand and began to plan a strategy of sales.

"Alright, Applebloom your job is simple, try to find a way to make the clients buy our stuff, got it?" Applejack said.

"Got it, I think I have a sale pitch we could use" She replied.

"Why don't you try it with that guy?" Roxas suggested.

"Good idea, sugarcube, let's hear it sis" Applejack said.

"Here goes nothing..."

"You can eat 'em, play with 'em, create fine art for your home with 'em!"

She aggressively badgers Dr.Hooves into buying apples causing the other customers to go away. Applebloom excitedly checked her flank, but no cutie mark is there.

"Hmm, still nothing"

Seeing no progress, Applebloom changes her objective to "increase her sales figures".

" Uhmm, applebloom maybe you should turn down the aggressiveness, you're scaring the clients" Roxas suggested but the filly didn't listen to him.

"YOU TOUCH IT, YOU BUY IT!" She shouted.

Applebloom then loaded Bob Bon’s bag with some apples and accused her of taking them, so she demanded four coins for them.

Luckily Applejack was there to control the situation.

"I'm so sorry madam, here are your coins" the orange mare replied.

"What were you thinking? You can't force your cutie mark to appear out of nowhere, that's not how it works" Applejack said.

"Then what am I supposed to do?" Applebloom said in distress.

"Be patient, that's all, why don't you go to Diamond Tiara's party with that other girl of your class that doesn't have a cutie mark?" Applejack said.

"Ugh...fine" Applebloom said.

The yellow filly left the apple stand and went directly to the party.

"C'mon Applejack don't be so tough with your little sister, she is trying her best to find her talent" Roxas said.

"I know Roxas, but she needs to realize that the cutie mark doesn't define who we are...its just our special talent" Applejack said.

"I see your point there" Roxas said.

"Glad you see it that way" Applejack replied.

"I'll try to speak with applebloom, maybe I could help her with her problem"Roxas said.

"That would be nice, I know my sister sees you as an older brother, so I'm pretty sure you'll be able to cheer her up" Applejack said.

"Dont worry, I will" Roxas said flying to the party.

Following Applejack’s suggestion, Applebloom went to Twist place, when she arrived she asked her if she wanted to go to Diamond Tiara's cute-ceañera together since they both don't have a cutie mark.

However, Twist has already gotten her cutie mark after discovering that making sweets was her "super-special talent."

"I'm sorry Applebloom" Twist replied.

"Oh...dont worry...is nothing" Applebloom replied.

Diamond Tiara and Silver spoon arrived on the scene.

"So applebloom still doesn't have her cutie mark, that's so sad" Silver spoon said.

"Oh I'm sorry...my party is exclusive for ponies with cutie marks not blank flanks hahaha" Diamond Tiara added hurting applebloom feelings in the process.

After that tragic event, Applebloom decided to visit Rainbow dash. Roxas showed up and pushed away a literal dark cloud over Apple Bloom's head.

"Hey hey...you okay applebloom?" Roxas asked after he saw her little friend.

"No Roxas, Twist just got her cutie mark and I'm still a blank flank, just like the others said"

"I'm tired of all this"

Roxas gave her a little hug.

"C'mon don't say that...I know other ponies can be mean but remember don't show your weakness to them, you still have your family, they will support you until the end" Roxas said.

"But now nopony would ever want to be my friend" Applebloom said.

"That's not true, I'm sure someday you'll meet another ponies with your same problem, don't worry" Roxas said.

"Thank you, Roxas, I feel better now"

Rainbow dash who was casually hearing the entire conversation appeared in front of the two ponies.

"So Applebloom...you want to have your cutie mark uh?" Rainbow said.

"Wait, where did you..." Roxas tries to ask but Rainbow interrupts him.

"Not now Spiky, I'm going to help this poor girl with her problem" Rainbow said.

Rainbow dash told Applebloom that she was the first in her class to earn her cutie mark after discovering her "need for speed."

The scene cross-faded to AppleBloom doing every type of exercise, and Rainbow Dash tells her that the key is "to try as many things as possible as quickly as possible.” Applebloom tried juggling, hang-gliding, karate, kite-flying, and "Ultrapony Roller Derby", but she failed all of the activities.

After the sports montage, Rainbow Dash and Applebloom we're taking a quick break when suddenly Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon walked by. Applebloom hides from them in a bush.

Rainbow Dash proceeded to prepare her new list of sports and activities, but Pinkie Pie shows up and suggested that Applebloom might be good at eating cupcakes.

" Maybe I should give that a try"

Applebloom thanked Rainbow Dash and together with Pinkie they headed to Sugarcube Corner. Inside the shop, Applebloom volunteered to help Pinkie and Roxas make some cupcakes.

"Now that Roxas sang a piece, I think is my turn to shine now, what did you say?"

"Wait who are you talking to? Roxas asked confused.

[Pinkie Pie]
"All you have to do is take a cup of flour
Add it to the mix
Now just take a little something sweet, not sour
A bit of salt, just a pinch
Baking these treats is such a cinch
Add a teaspoon of vanilla
Add a little more, and you count to four,
And you never get your fill of...
Cupcakes! So sweet and tasty
Cupcakes! Don't be too hasty
Cupcakes! Cupcakes, cupcakes, CUPCAKES!"

During the song, Pinkie cartoonishly appears in multiple places at once and pops out from behind unexpected places, like a ceiling lamp.

"I'm really grateful she is not an enemy, I mean how did she do that" Roxas thought.

"Hey Pinkie! How did you do that" Roxas asked.

'' I don't know Roxas maybe our world is just special thanks to the magic so its best not to ask too much about it and just ''wing it'' you know get it ''wing it'' hehehe and go with the flow and follow the Rhythm of the Song''. Pinkie pie explained.

"Pinkie hold on I smell...Oh No, something is burning" Roxas screamed to inform pinkie but she didn't pay attention.

Applebloom took a tray of burnt cupcakes out of the oven.

"Those look much better than the last batch." Pinkie replied trying to lift applebloom morale.

"I don't have what it takes to be a chef of desserts like you pinkie, I guess I'm going to be a blank flank all my life" Applebloom said.

"Dont say that look at my cutie mark it doesn't look like a cake, I just learned how to do it because Ms.Cake taught me" Pinkie commented.

"What do you mean?" Applebloom replied.

"What I meant is that you don't need a cutie mark to learn something, you can learn all types of things" Pinkie said.

"Pinkie is right, maybe you could try with different activities, try to learn all you can" Roxas added.

"I guess you're right, maybe I should go outside and try to do everything I can"

Minutes later Twilight Sparkle entered the bakery, Pinkie offered her some burnt cupcakes, which she declined.

"Hey Twilight do you know a spell related to the cutie marks? I need to make mine appear"

"Uhmm no...that's something you have to discover on your own" Twilight replied.

"Please, please, please, please" Applebloom begged for it.

"Fine, let me try this" Twilight said.

With a lot of concentration, Twilight began to charge her horn to cast a big magic spell. A ray of purple light appeared from the tip of her horn and with a very precise movement, she aim the magic ray towards apple bloom's flanks.

As a result, a cutie mark appeared on applebloom flank.

"HOORAY" She shouted.

But the happiness wouldn't last forever because the cutie mark vanished seconds later.

"OH COME ON" Applebloom said.

"I told you, not even magic can make a cutie mark appear before its time".

"Then how bout you, Roxas?" Applebloom asked.

"What?" Roxas said.

"What about your Keyblade? maybe my cutie mark is related to wielding a magic sword just like you, let me try please'' Applebloom suggested.

"To be fair I don't even know what my talent is, but sure... if the Keyblade stays with you for more than 5 seconds, then you might be able to use it when you grow up a little" Roxas summoned the Keyblade and handled it over to Applebloom.

"So that's how it feels, it feels so light" Applebloom said.

But just as Roxas said the magic sword disappear when Applebloom tried to use it, seconds later it reappeared in Roxas hoove.

"Sorry Applebloom" he said.

The scene cut to Apple Bloom at the cute-ceañera at Sugarcube Corner. She ducked under a table with a long tablecloth and carried it to the exit.

As she tried to sneak out, she bumped into Applejack, who unwittingly pushed her all the way back into the room. When Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara spot Apple Bloom, she grabbed the tablecloth and turned it into a dress to hide her flank.

She then lied and said that she got her cutie mark earlier. When Diamond Tiara called her bluff, AppleBloom claimed she didn’t want to outshine Diamond Tiara at her own cute-ceañera.

Unfortunately, she stumbled over her dress and bumped into a Phonograph, which make the needle loudly scratch the record, drawing the attention of the entire party.

When Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara point out AppleBloom’s exposed blank flank, a small orange pegasus with magenta mane in a style that is similar to Rainbow Dash called out from under a table.

"You got a problem with blank flanks?" She said, seconds later Sweetie Belle came out from under the table and defend Applebloom, saying she's full of potential and could become anything.

"She could be a great scientist, or an amazing artist, or a famous writer. She could even be mayor of Ponyville someday." Sweetie belle said.

"Yeah, and you just have a normal Tiara, puff dont make me laugh" the orange pegasus said.

"Who are you?" Applebloom asked.

"The names Scootaloo"

After that presentation, the three fillies started making jokes about Diamond Tiara and Silver spoon.

"Well, look at that applebloom it seems that you find yourself a pair of ponies who haven't yet discovered who they truly are" Twilight said.

"I thought I was alone in my search but now that I met you girls, I couldn't be happier knowing that I'm not alone in this" Applebloom explained.

"That's cute applebloom, maybe if we three work up together we will find our cutie marks more quickly what do you say?" Sweetie Belle answered.

"Great idea, let's form a secret society dedicated to searching our cutie marks the" Applebloom replied.

Diamond tiara was really mad about the trio getting all of her party attention, so she tried to sabotage the fillies by throwing a piece of cake at them.

Thankfully Roxas prevent this. Showing Diamond tiara true colors at her party.

"This isn't over Applebloom, you ruined my party...and" Diamond tiara said but Roxas interrupt her.

"Just stop kid, I don't like bullies so get out of here"

Roxas words scared Diamond tiara out, making her leave angry from the party's place.

"Thank you so much Roxas, for all" Applebloom said.

"Dont worry, anything for my friends" Roxas said.

"So what would be our society name?" Scootaloo said.

"Hmm, maybe Roxas could help us, he is good with the names" Applebloom said.

"Uh? Me?" Roxas asked confused.

"Yeah Roxas, could you propose a name for our group" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Yeah, you seem cool enough to help us" Scootaloo said.

"Hmmm how about...The crusaders"Roxas proposed.

"I know, I know... The cutie mark crusaders" Scootaloo said.

"Yeah, that sounds great" The other two members answered.

"Thanks for that Mister" Sweetie Belle said.

"C'mon you can call me Roxas"He answered.

"Well then Roxas, since you make the name of the secret society, then you are a former creator of the Group" Scootaloo said.

"You are now part of the CMC'S" Applebloom said.

"All right, in case you got into trouble just give me a call, I'll be there to help you" Roxas replied with a little smile.

"THANK YOU ROXAS!" The trio said.

After that Twilight returned to her house and started writing the letter to Celestia.

Twilight began writing her letter ''Dearest Princess Celestia, I am happy to report that one of your youngest subjects has learned a valuable lesson about friendship. Sometimes, the thing you think will cause you to lose friends and feel left out...''.

Princess Celestia continued''...can actually be the thing that helps you make your closest friends and realize how special you are Hmm''.

The scene fades out as she takes a look at her cutie mark which is a stylized sun.

After that Twilight sends the letter and reunites with the others on top of the barn to see the Sunset and eat Ice cream.

"Well girls, at least we were able to make somepony happy right?"Roxas said.

"I know someday ma little sister will find her cutie mark" Applejack said.

"Yeah, I hope my sister too" Rarity said.

"Hey Roxas did you find out what does your cutie mark does?"Fluttershy asked.

"No I haven't, but maybe is something related to the Keyblade or my nobodies...I don't know" Roxas answered.

"Maybe with desserts too, you made the sea-salt ice cream famous in ponyville Roxas" Pinkie pie said.

"R...r...really? Never thought so"Roxas said confused.

The other girls started to laugh.

After a couple of hours later, everypony returned home.

The night arrived, Roxas returned to his bedroom in sweet apple acres, he took off his cloak and went to bed.

"I never thought about my cutie mark, what does it mean?" Roxas said.

After some meditation Roxas close his eyes and began dreaming. He arrived once again at the place where Xemnas was.

"Ugh not this again" He thought.

"So you came to visit me again, what a marvelous surprise" Xemnas argued.

"What do you want?" Roxas asked his superior.

"You're getting closer to the light, I cannot let that happen" Xemnas answered.

"Too bad for you, I got friends who watch my back now" Roxas commented.

"Is that such a good thing? In my perception, they're not but a weakness for your potential" Xemnas said.

"Oh really? I don't see it that way" Roxas said.

"Actually, I think you're accurate, they're a good thing for you...allow me to give you a demonstration" Xemnas said.

The man with gray hair rise both of his hands, and in a blink of an eye, he summoned a giant dome of red lasers.

"Ha, I could deflect every laser you threw at me, make it more challenging" Roxas said.

"I never said these lasers were going to target you?" Xemnas said.

Xemnas then summon all of the mane 6 at the center of the dome.

"Oh no...dont do it, Xemnas please..." Roxas said changing his attitude.

The superior didn't listen to his ex-organization member and with a simple finger snap, all of the lasers attack the mane 6.

"NOOOOO, STOP THIS" Roxas shouted.

"ROXAS!!!!!! KYAAAAAA" Twilight shouted.

"SPIKY...IM SORRY....." Rainbow dash shouted.

"AAAAAGHH HELP US ROXAS..." Fluttershy screamed.

"ROXAS WHERE ARE YA!!!!! Applejack shouted.

"THIS CAN'T BE....." Rarity screamed

"KYAAAAAA Pinkie shouted.

"STOPP, PLEASE ARGHH" Roxas shouted as he tried to attack Xemnas.

But Xemnas teleported behind him, grabbed his head, and force Roxas to look at the aftermath of the scene.

"Don't you see Roxas? the more you resist us the harder it will be for you to handle the terrible fates of your newfound friends, the clock is still running Roxas your time is fading into nothingness, choose now what's more important to you boy, your make-believe life freedom or the lives of your 6 pony friends you better decide wisely or innocent civilians will pay the price for your actions''. Xemnas said.

Xemnas let go of Roxas and started to disappear in a dark corridor.

"We are also aware of the creature who lives inside you, don't worry someone shortly will help you with that" Xemnas explained

Roxas then ran towards her friends to check on their conditions but they didn't respond.

They were just laying there lifeless, Roxas began to cry he held them tightly in his grasp as he screamed in quiet rage.

The dream ended after that making Roxas wake up with sweat and tears in his eyes so he went to applejack's room to check up on her when he knock on it the door opened revealing applejack alive and well.

'' Uhh...Roxas, what are you doing still up to do you know what time it is right now?'' Applejack asked.

Roxas just pushes her inside closes the door with his tail and hugs her tightly.

'' I'm so glad your okay Applejack''.

This sudden action of Roxas surprise her until she had an idea about why he was doing this.

''Roxas you had another nightmare didn't you''?

'' Yes it was Xemnas, he came back in my head and he killed you guys right in front of me... I couldn't save you guys... you all die...'' Roxas said.

'' Hey hey don't push yourself I'm fine, thank you for checking up on me." Applejack said.

"I'm sorry..." Roxas said.

"Roxas you did so much for my family let me return the favor, I think I could help you with your nightmares.'' Applejack said.

Roxas nodded.

'' Okay come with me Sugarcube I'll make it all better''. Applejacks said as she led him to her bed.

Once she lay down she pats on the empty side of the bed for Roxas to join her when he lay down with her.

Applejack moved towards him and hug Roxas with all her might and made sure that their legs were crossed each other so she could hold Roxas's legs with hers in a leg hug.

After she did that she uses her hooves to stroke and rub Roxas's mane, wings and body. This resulted in Roxas doing the same to her rubbing and stroking Applejack's mane and body with his hooves and wings.

''Why am I doing this...my body feels weird...'' Roxas said in a whisper.

"It's okay, just concentrate on me don't talk too much" Applejack commented.

"You have a very soft body...It feels like I'm hugging a pillow" Roxas commented.

That comment made Applejack feel grateful and glad that her efforts are helping Roxas with his sleeping problems so she thought of another idea that will make the moment more enjoyable for the both of them.

She moves one of her hooves down to Roxas's flank and starts giving it a light squeezing causing her crush to gasp from this attempt of hers.

"What's this...I..."Roxas said beginning to gasp a lot.

''Its alright Roxas trust me'' she said whispering in his ear

Then she started to give him a flank massage making Roxas shake and moan quietly.

''You like this don't you Roxas? you can do the same to me if you want sugarcube I welcome it''. she whispers to him again.

"Really? You don't mind?" Roxas asked nervously.

"Shhh, just do it" Applejack said.

After she said that, Roxas move one of his hooves to her flank and did the same methods she did to him but now to her. After he try it out for a bit Roxas increased his hold on her flank by making his hoof have a strong grip on it by squeezing it even stronger than before and increase his massage speed rubbing her flank a lot faster causing applejack to gasp and moan from it a little louder and says begging-lily

'' Ahhh...Roxas don't stop, I like this feeling''. resulting in her doing the same moves to Roxas's flank making him gasp and moan for the feeling even more.

'' Applejack I...ahhh...this feels so good why?, keep going I need this please.'' Roxas said desperately as he held her

''Don't worry Sugarcube I'm not planning on letting you go anytime soon as long as you too I want this feeling as well Roxas''. Applejack said.

After a while, sleep finally came to them both but they still hold to be held together tightly and continue to rub their bodies and flanks leaving them both having bright pink blushes on their faces as they keep on showing each other's affections towards one another.

Chapter 11: Competition.

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Day 16: Competition Day

Morning came by inside Applejack's room, when she awoke she saw that Roxas was still nuzzling and rubbing her flanks, body, and mane with his hooves and wings in his sleep. She waited a few more minutes enjoying the moment before waking Roxas up.

With a gentle push, he woke up Roxas.

'' Morning Sugarcube How are you feeling''?

''[Yawn] Morning Applejack I'm feeling better now, thanks to you no nightmares came back to haunt again" Roxas explained.

"Glad I was able to help" Applejack answered.

"I got to say your not just big, warm, and cozy but you're also very fuzzy too, I never experienced something like that before, I like it" Roxas said.

'' Aww shut up Roxas hehehe.... you're gonna make me blush'' Applejack answered.

'' I'm just being honest with you, I never felt so...completed in my entire life, that makes me want to be with you and the others even more'' Roxas continued.

Applejack became red from Roxas comment and just act on instinct by giving him a strong hug and a kiss on the cheek.

'' What... What was that Applejack?'' Roxas asked.

'' Hehehe, that was a kiss Roxas, ponies do that to those they care about, it's a way to show affection to others, but if you do it on the lips that's for a very special occasion, and it's way better doing it there'' Applejack explained.

"Have you ever kissed somepony on the lips before?" Roxas said.

"WOAH, N..No....I mean...well, fuuu it's getting hot in here don't you think?"Applejack said turning red.

'' He, don't worry thanks for telling that I'm looking forward to trying those out someday with you girls'' Roxas said giving Applejack a hug

'' Me too sugarcube, but when the time is right you'll know when to act upon them" Applejack said.

"I hope so" Roxas answered.

"In the meantime why don't we eat something, and after that, do you want to spend some time playing outside with me? I have a day off from Farm Work'' Applejack suggested

"Of course, it'll give us a chance to get to know each other better, I can't wait''. Roxas said with a smile.

Both ponies went downstairs to eat something, after that, they went outside to play a small game of horseshoes.

"Check this out" Applejack said throwing both horseshoes to the stake on the first try.

'' Oh yeah I still got it''. Applejack said.

'' Nice shot Applejack, now it's my turn'' Roxas said throwing the horseshoe

During their game at Sweet Apple Acres, Rainbow dash saw the scene from above and went in to join in on the fun.

"Woohoo, careful there" Rainbow screamed informing her friends.

"Hey Rainbow wanna play?" Roxas said.

"This? Please let's play something harder than a simple game of horseshoes" Rainbow said throwing both horseshoes at the stake.

'' Hoo-wee! Not a bad pitch for a pony who works with her head in the clouds'' Applejack said.

''Oh yeah? Think you can do better, cowgirl?'' Rainbow said mocking Applejack.

'' I know I can. [grunt] Oh, for Pete's sake!'' Applejack said.

"Heh! Looks like this Pegasus can pitch better than the workhorse. The object of the game is to get the closest to the stake." Rainbow said.

'' All right, all right. You got another throw there, ponygirl''Applejack said.

Rainbow threw the horseshoe really close to the stake.

"Wow, Rainbow, heh. You couldn't hit a barn door with that kind of a throw!'' Applejack said sarcastically.

'' Yeah, yeah. I still have the closest throw, hey Roxas Just try to beat my shot''. Rainbow said.

"Okay how about this!''

Roxas close his eyes and spin around at face speed then he tosses it in the air. The horseshoe moved around like a boomerang wall bouncing many buildings, the barn, the chicken coop, the farmhouse, and zig-zagging the pig fences until it landed at the horseshoe stake.

"Yee-haw! It's a ringer. That's how you do it down here on the farm nice shot Roxas, now let me show on how a mare gets her job done seriously'' Applejack said.

Applejack grabs the horseshoe with her hoof and concentrates on the target.

When she threw it, her horseshoe managed to knock away Rainbow dash's one giving it an extra boost to hit the stake as well but with the extra force it had after hitting Dash horseshoe it manages to get Roxas horseshoe to sink down deep underneath the ground.

'' Yes looks like I'm the winner'' Applejack smiles in triumph

'' Wow very impressive Applejack you manage to take me and dash out for the count''. Roxas said.

'' I lost''. Rainbow said.

''Ah, don't feel bad, Rainbow. It's all in good fun'' Applejack said.

''I hate losing''. Rainbow dash explained.

"Besides, you're a mighty good athlete. But I'm just better. Heh heh heh'' Applejack said.

"All right, Applejack, you think you're the top athlete in all of Ponyville?" Rainbow dash said.

''Well, I was gonna say in all of Equestria, but that might be gildin' the lily'' Applejack said.

"...and I think I'm the top athlete. So let's prove it''. Rainbow said.

"Prove what?"Applejack said with confusion.

''I challenge you to an Iron Pony competition. A series of athletic contests to decide who's the best, once and for all'' Rainbow dash said.

"What?" Roxas said.

"You know what, Rainbow? Count me in''. Applejack accepted the offer.

'' Roxas get the others and bring them here, we need an Audience''. Applejack and Rainbow said at the same time.

"Oh men, this is going to be bad, I think" Roxas said.

A little bit later Roxas came back with the rest of their friends, Applejack and Rainbow told them what they were needed for. Pinkie Pie, Roxas, and Rarity are spectators, Twilight Sparkle is the events' judge, Spike will act as the announcer, and Fluttershy tallies the scores.

'' Hello everypony, and welcome to the first annual Iron Pony competition!'' Spike said.

'' Uh, Spike, who are you talking to?'' Twilight said.

'' Um... uh, them! Let the games begin''!

"Are you ready girls, Ready, set, go" Twilight said.

Seeing both of his friends compete like that, made one of Roxas memories pop up without any advice

"Ugh what the...? Roxas said grabbing his head.

[Kairi theme KH 1.5 starts]

Roxas was seeing a beach, and on the shore, three teens were talking.

"We will finish the raft together later but what about a small competition?" a girl with red hair said.

"Uh?" a brown-haired kid said.

"Really? Right now? Give me a break" a silver-haired kid said.

"Ready? Go!!" The girl shouted.

Both teens look at each other and seconds later began running to the other side of the beach.

That was the end of Roxas memory.

[Kairi theme 1.5 ends]

"Ugh, where am I?" Roxas said grabbing his head.

"Are you okay Roxas?" Pinkie asked.

"You looked pale a moment ago" Fluttershy added.

"Was that another memory?" Rarity asked.

"Yeah I think it was...but I couldn't see much of it, looks like Twilight spell is working" Roxas commented.

"Glad to hear that, if something bothers you, just tell me ok?" Twilight replied.

"Sure..." Roxas answered.

After Roxas memory event, Applejack was able to complete the first event of the iron pony challenge, the barrel weave, she did it exactly in 17 seconds, unfortunately, she bumped into one of the barrels resulting in her having a 5-second penalty. Rainbow Dash brushed through flawlessly in 18 seconds winning the race and earning one point.

Next up is the Strength Test and Rainbow Dash was the first to do it, she bucked the hammer hard enough to hit the bell at the top with ease.

''Mighty respectable, [spit] but let me show ya how it's really done [grunt]'' Applejack kicked the hammer hard enough to break it and send the bell flying meters away earning a point for that.

And so the competition truly began.

[bell rings]
[ponies cheer]

"What!!?" Rainbow shouted.

'' Sorry...Years of applebuckin''. Applejack said kicking the tree where Rainbow was.

["Shave and a haircut from the apples falling on the tree"...]
[bell rings]

'' Ugh this isn't over you know, I'll beat you on the next one.''

The goal of the next test, the Bronco Buck, is to buck Spike off in the shortest amount of time.

'' Waa-hoo, cmon Applejack!'' Granny Smith shouted.

'' Whoo-hoo you can do it Sis!''

"Eeyup!'' Big mac added.

In the meantime Spike was preparing for the rodeo, shaking in fear of just thinking about it.

'' Why me?'' Spike said.

'' Ready...set...Go!'' Twilight shouted giving the signal to Applejack.

"Whoa! Whoa! Whoa-whoa! Whoa! Whoaaa! Ouch'' Spike screamed flying directly to a bunch of wheat. But in reality, it was Rainbow dash back.

'' Ready for another pony ride?'' She said.

'' No, wait'' Spike said.

"And Go!!!'' Twilight said.

Rainbow using her enormous speed, began shaking his entire body sending Spike on a one-way trip to the heavens.

'' Guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guh guhwhoaaaaaa!''

'' And Rainbow Dash wins the bronco-buck''.

[bell rings]
'' And I lose''.
[ponies cheer]

Next up is Calf Roping, the contestants must lasso Spike; Applejack easily does this as Rainbow Dash accidentally ties herself to a tree branch.

''[grunt] come here'' Applejack said throwing the lasso to Spike's legs.

'' Whoa! [grunt] How do I get roped into these things''? Spike replied.

''[grunt] Does this count?'' Rainbow dash said trying to untie the rope from a tree.

[bell rings]

[ponies cheer]

[bell rings]

In the next round, Rainbow Dash beats Applejack at balancing and bouncing balls.

'' Yuh''! [blows raspberry]
Rainbow said.
[ponies cheer]

[bell rings]

Applejack brings the score back to 3-3 by shot-putting a bale of hay a further distance.

Applejack: ''[grunt] Wah''!

[bell rings]

Rainbow Dash wins the arm-wrestling match.

Rainbow Dash: ''Yeah''.
[ponies gasp]

Applejack bucks a football much further (4-4).

Applejack: ''I'm not finished yet''.

[ponies cheers]

Halfway through the competition, the ponies are tied 5-5, and most of Ponyville has joined the spectator stands.

'' Fillies and gentle colts, at the halfway point, our competitors are tied at five and five''. Spike said.

'' Who are you talking to?'' Twilight asked.

'' To Them!'' Spike answered.

Now the entire area was filled by the ponies of ponyville.

[crowd chatters]

''Hey where did all these ponies come from and how come we didn't see any coming our way''? Roxas said while scratching his mane.

Refusing to lose, Rainbow Dash starts winning more events by using her wings. She briefly flaps her wings to win a grueling push-up contest, propels herself forward in the Long Jump to gain a few more inches, and carries a flock of baby chicks on her outstretched wings in a race across some mud. After that, the two competitors made it to the last event, a game of Tug of War.

'' All right, you two. This is the final event. Give it all you've got''. Twilight said.

"GO APPLEJACK, GO RAINBOW DASH" Roxas shouted.

"Wait, which side are you on Roxas?" Pinkie said.

"Who do you think it's going to win?" Rarity said.

"I don't know but if I had to guess, probably Applejack she has more leg strength than Rainbow" Roxas commented.

"But I don't know Rainbow is pretty skilled too"

"Interesting perception" Fluttershy said.

Rainbow Dash and Applejack:''[grunting]''

" 3...2...1 now!!!

Both girls began pulling the rope with all their strength.

'' Looks like the workhorse might come out ahead in this one''. Spike commented.

Seeing that she was losing to Applejack's technique, Rainbow decided to use her wings as an advantage.

''[muffled] That's not fair. You can't use your wings to help you win''. Applejack mumbled.

''[muffled] Huh? What did you say?'' Rainbow answered.

''[muffled] You're cheating!'' Applejack said.

''[muffled] I can't understand you with that rope in your mouth''. Rainbow explained.

''[spits] I said... uh-oh [grunt]''.

Applejack lost her grip on the rope and fall down into the mud pit.

[crowd cheers]

[bell rings]

And with a staggering 15-5, Rainbow Dash "wins" the competition.

'' Whoo-hoo! I win by a landslide... or mudslide in your case. [chuckles] I am the Iron Pony!'' Rainbow dash said.

'' Only 'cause you cheated!'' Applejack said incriminating Rainbow dash.

'' What? What are you talking about'' Rainbow asked.

'' You used your wing power to help you win over half those contests!''

'' Sounds like sour apples to me''.

'' Are you sayin' you didn't use your wings?'' Applejack questioned.

'' Well... no. But you never said I couldn't use my wings''. Rainbow answered.

'' I didn't think I needed to tell you to play fair''. Applejack said.

'' I still would have won even without my wings''. Rainbow answered.

'' Hah! Prove it''. Applejack exclaimed.

'' Gladly. How''? Rainbow asked.

'' Today is the annual Runnin' of the Leaves. I challenge you to race me in it'' Applejack explained.

'' Heh! Easy shmeasy''. Rainbow said

'' Hold on! There is one condition: the point is to run, so wings are not allowed''. Applejack explained.

'' No wings? Not a problem''.

Both girls sealed her pact with a hooveshake, it was time to see which one of them was the better competitor.

'' Uhh does anypony think that these two might be getting carried away to see who's better?'' Roxas asked

'' Don't worry about your feather wings Roxas, this is how Applejack and Rainbow settle their issues towards one another''. Pinkie pie said as she grabs his neck into an arm hug right next to her.

"Still, I think there are better options to solve this problem"

The scene cuts to black and fades to Twilight, Roxas, and Spike walking to the race. Spike mentions he wants to be the race's announcer, but the frame pans to Pinkie Pie in the Twinkling Balloon, who has already taken the role of the announcer.

She explains that the competition is one of Ponyville's traditions and its purpose is to shake the autumn leaves off the trees with the pounding of footsteps. As the racers gather at the starting line, Applejack makes sure Rainbow Dash will keep good on her promise by tying her wings up.

"This can only end badly, I need to think of a better solution for this" Roxas thought.

"I GOT IT!!" He said.

"Twilight how about..." Roxas murmured his plan to Twilight, she agreed to be part of it to aid her friend the next minutes.

'' I'm ready to run a good, clean race''. Applejack commented.

'' Yeah, yeah...whatever you say'' Rainbow answered

'' Remember, You are not allowed to use your wings''. Applejack explained.

'' I could win this race with both wings tied behind my back''. Rainbow answered with her cocky attitude.

''[grunts] Trussed up like a turkey. Well, a turkey who can't fly, that is''. Applejack said mocking Rainbow.

'' Very funny''. She answered.

'' Least now we know we're racin' fair and square''. Applejack said.

[trumpets]
'' Racers! Please take your positions!'' Pinkie shouted.

"This should be easy" Applejack thought

"Wait there are two other ponies lest to compete " Roxas said.

To Applejack and Rainbow dash surprise, Twilight Sparkle and Roxas had joined the race to experience it themselves.

'' Twilight, Roxas? What in tarnation are you doin' up here?". Applejack said.

'' We're racing''. Twilight explained

''Hahaha ah, that's a Good one, Twilight''. Rainbow laugh it up.

"I'm not joking''. Twilight said.

'' What?, Unlike Roxas, You're not an athlete, you're a... well... you're an egghead''. Rainbow explained.

'' I am not an egghead, I am well-read''. Twilight said.

'' [softly] Egghead'' Rainbow murmured.

'' [snickers] But have you ever run a race before?'' Applejack asked.

'' Well, no, but I do know a lot about running''. Twilight answered.

'' And you know this from...'' Rainbow asked.

'' Books. I've read several on the subject''. Twilight responds.

'' What'd you read, The Egghead's Guide to Running?"Did you stretch out your eye muscles to warm up? Hahaha, Get it? Eye muscles." Rainbow said mocking Twilight again.

'' Come one, cut it out Rainbow, we just want to challenge ourselves in this race, we're not here to win.''

" Scoff it if you must, Rainbow, Roxas is right. The Running of the Leaves is a Ponyville tradition, and since I'm here to learn, I've decided I should experience it myself.'' Twilight said.

'' Well, I think that's just dandy, Twilight. Good luck you two. [snickers]'' Applejack said.

'Thanks Applejack" Roxas said.

'' Yeah. See you at the finish line... tomorrow''. Rainbow said.

"Do I have to recall the fact that I am almost as fast as you?" Roxas challenged Rainbow.

"Oh...you wanna play like that Spiky after I finished with Applejack you're next." Rainbow said.

"I look forward to it" Roxas answered.

After the group discussed their opinions about each other, Pinkie pie and Spike were about to give the start signal.

'' All right, ponies, are you ready?'' Pinkie said.

'' Get set''. Spike added

"GOOO!!!"

[bell rings]

'' And they're off! Welcome to the official coverage of the Running of the Leaves! You know, Spike, despite its name, the leaves don't do any of the actual running. No, that's left to my little ponies''. Pinkie commented.

'' Why, yes, Pinkie, it's the running of the ponies that causes the leaves to fall''. Spike explained.

'' Ugh. Those lazy, lazy leaves. But this year, the run is about more than the weather. It's about the race to the finish and the two runners who want to win it: Applejack and Rainbow Dash''. Pinkie commented.

'' You know, Pinkie, these two ponies have a bit of a grudge match they're trying to settle. Trying to prove who's the most athletic''. Spike said.

'' Yes, and "grudge" rhymes with "fudge". She said.

'' Yes... it... does''.

The marathon begins and Rainbow Dash and Applejack are already leading,
determined to win once and for all. They are neck and neck sometimes Rainbow had the lead and other times Applejack had the lead.

'' Not so easy without wings, is it?'' Applejack questioned.

'' Come on, Rainbow. Show 'em a little dash''. She thought.

'' Ho-hold your horses, Pinkie! Rainbow Dash is catching up with the frontrunner Applejack!'' Spike said.

'' What an upset. I thought Applejack had this in the bag''. Pinkie said.

Rainbow catch Applejack once again in the first place.

'' You didn't think I was gonna let you off that easily, did you?''

Applejack suddenly trips over a rock and loses first place.

'' Whoa! I don't believe it''. Applejack said.

Roxas and Twilight catch up to aid the farmer made.

'' Applejack you okay?'' Roxas asked.

'' No, Rainbow Dash just tripped me''. Applejack answered.

'' Actually she did not''. Twilight said.

'' She did too!'' Applejack said.

'' She did not, and if you slowed down a bit and looked where you're going, like me and Roxas, you'd see that you tripped over a rock''. Twilight questioned.

'' What? Oh, hayseed! Now I got a lot of ground to make up to catch Rainbow''. Applejack said.

'' Just be careful!''

'' See you at the finish line!'' Applejack said.

When the farmer mare left, Roxas and Twilight started talking about what happened recently on the gray stallion's mind.

'' Hey Roxas have you been experiencing any more nightmares lately?'' Twilight asked.

Roxas gasp from her question and breathe in and out as he prepares to tell her what new nightmare did he recently encounter.

" I've been having some Nightmares where my boss Xemnas kills you in cold blood. Roxas explained.

'' WHAT? I can't believe this, how can Xemnas be that cruel and heartless He's a Psychopath Monster''. Twilight answered in shock.

'' Yeah, I know he won't stop tormenting me unless I go back working for him. Twilight if I don't make the right decision on how to handle this problem you and the others could die by his magic. I don't want to lose you all'' Roxas said.

'' Thanks for telling me this, we won't be getting rid of that easily Roxas and we will find a way to help you overcome your psychological trauma, I Promise''. Twilight said.

"Anything else?"Twilight asked.

"Aside from that nightmares sometimes I experienced some memories of Sora I Think, but your lock spell has been helping a lot" Roxas said.

"Glad to hear that" Twilight said.

They both continued walking for a little bit.

"Roxas do you know what this means?"

"I'm listening"

"We have to double our efforts on uncovering your past faster before the organization finds you so we can find a way to save your life." Twilight suggested.

"If that's the case then we have to step up our game" Roxas said.

"What are you suggesting?" Twilight asked.

''Two main things, first is that I don't know if you all could wield a Keyblade, but I could teach you some magic spells and everything I know from our enemies.'' Roxas said.

" I get it, you want to train us" Twilight said.

"Exactly, the second thing is that I need the help from Sora's memories, so I need you to remove the magical lock you put on me" Roxas said.

'' What? you can't be serious Roxas if I do that then your mind will suffer even further painful migraines of your fractured past''. Twilight said.

'' I know it's risky but I need this to discover more of the truth, don't worry as long as I have one of you with me it will lessen the pain from inside"

"Pfff...Alright I'll think about it, but for now, let's continue enjoying the scenery's as we keep pacing ourselves''

And so they returned to the race.

'' I don't believe it. After a huge setback, Applejack is back at the front of the pack''.

'' She's the head of the pack, all right. The pick of the litter! The cat's pajamas!'' Pinkie commented.

'' Oookay... let's get back to the race''. Spike said

Rainbow Dash slowed a little bit to a comfortable trot, confident of her lead, but Applejack runs past her instantly.

'' Not so fast, Applejack! This race isn't over yet!'' Rainbow said.

That is until the Pegasus trips over a stump and falls to the ground losing even more advantage.

'' It is for you Heh''. Applejack said.

'' Whoa! Guh, I don't believe it, Applejack tripped me''. She thought.

'' Don't you ponies ever look where you're going? You tripped on a stump. See''? Twilight said.

'' Oh, I see. A big cheater is what I see''. Rainbow commented.

'' Rainbow, Applejack would never cheat. It was just an accident''. Twilight said.

'' Sure it was. I mean, yeah, I'm sure it was''. Rainbow said.

'' Rainbow we're being serious with you right now applejack had nothing to do with you falling''. Roxas added.

'' Roxas is right, remember Rainbow this is just a game''. Twilight said.

'' Yes, but the rules have changed, and two can play at that game''. Rainbow said

"Rainbow Dash, wait" Roxas called out but she kept going forward without listening to him.

'' Welcome back, Ponyvillians, it's me, Pinkie Pie''.

'' And Spike. Looks like Rainbow is doing her best to catch up''.

Catching up to Applejack, the two use the environment of the White Tail Woods to their advantage, from branches to bees to tree syrup.

Along the way, Rainbow Dash flipped an arrow sign, which pointed Applejack to a dead-end up in a nearby mountain. All the racers after Applejack continue on the original path and run past Rainbow Dash while she leans on the sign laughing.

When Twilight and Roxas stop by, they mention that all the other racers just ran past her. Dash runs off to get back in the race. Meanwhile, Applejack reaches the mountain summit and realizes Dash tricked her. Pinkie Pie offers her a lift in the Twinkling Balloon.

As they approached the home stretch, Applejack and Rainbow fought harder than ever before to finish first. When the finish line is in sight, they start deliberately bumping into each other sideways.

''Sweet Celestia Applejack and Rainbow dash are forgetting the purpose of this race''. Twilight said.

'' These two are gonna keep tearing each other apart that much for a competition." Roxas commented.

"That's it, it's time for my plan, I'm ending this Twilight see you on the other side''Roxas said as he increase his speed.

"Once again, Rainbow Dash and Applejack are neck and neck, jockeying for position. Applejack inches ahead, now it's Rainbow, it's Applejack, it's Rainbow Dash, it's Applejack..." Spike said.

[horn blaring, crowd cheering]

Applejack:'' [grunt]''

Spike:''Oh no, she didn't!

Pinkie Pie:'' Oh yes, she did''!

Applejack:'' Cut it out''!

Rainbow Dash:'' No, you cut it out''!

Applejack:'' You started it''.

Rainbow Dash: '' And now I'm gonna finish it''.

Applejack:'' Oh no, you won't''.

Rainbow Dash: '' Oh yes, I will. [grunt]
That's it! All bets are off''!

Applejack:''Oh no, you don't''.

In the resulting tussle, Applejack accidentally unties Rainbow Dash's ropes, allowing her to break her promise at the last second and fly.

Applejack intercepted her and they fought all the way to the finishing line. They start arguing about who finished first.

Rainbow Dash:'' I won''!

Applejack:'' No, I won''!

Rainbow Dash:'' I won''!

Spike:''You tied!''

Applejack and Rainbow Dash: '' Tied''?!

Applejack:'' For first?''

Pinkie Pie:'' For last!''

Applejack:'' Last''?!

Rainbow Dash:'' Then who won''?

"I did" Roxas said holding a colorful trophy.

Twilight came shortly after with a gold metal wrap around her neck.

'' Congratulations Roxas you won the Running of the Leaves Race''. Twilight said.

"Thanks Twilight, what place do you get?"Roxas asked.

"Fifth place, which is pretty good considering that I haven't raced before"Twilight answered.

"H...h....how is this possible" Applejack said.

"You both ran so slow" Rainbow dash said.

"Yeah, the first 10 minutes" Roxas said.

"We paced ourselves, just like my book said. Then at the end, when all the other ponies were worn out, We sprinted to the finish." Twilight explained.

'' I don't believe it. Roxas and Twilight beat us''. Rainbow said.

'' Well, with all your horsing around, it was quite easy for us''. Twilight said.

'' You're right, Twilight. Our behavior was just terrible''. Applejack said.

'' We weren't being good sports''. Rainbow dash said.

As Rainbow Dash and Applejack feel sorry for their own embarrassingly poor sportsmanship, Princess Celestia stepped forward.

'' Sounds to me that an important lesson was learned''. Celestia said

'' PrincessCelestia?!'' Rainbow and Applejack said.

'' W-What are you doin' here?'' Applejack asked.

'' Fall is one of my favorite seasons, so I came to celebrate the Running of the Leaves''.

'' I'm sorry you had to see us being such poor sports, Princess''. Rainbow commented.

'' That's all right, Rainbow. Anypony can get swept up in the excitement of competition''. Celestia added.

'' It's important to remember that the friendship is always more important than the competition''. Twilight said.

'' Otherwise you'll find yourselves wanting to be Enemies instead of Allies to each other''. Roxas added.

'' Exactly, Roxas and Twilight. Now, unfortunately, because the two of you were busy tricking each other instead of shaking down leaves, many of the lovely trees of Equestria are still covered''. Celestia said.

'' Why, Princess, I bet we can knock those leaves down for you lickety-split. Whaddya say, friend? Wanna go for another run?''
Applejack said.

'' I'd love to stretch my legs let's go'' Rainbow said.

Realizing that friendship was more important than any competition, the two last-place racers run off together again to finish off the rest of the trees.

'' And there off, finally they stop their petty feud before they both ended up breaking each other's bones '' Roxas said.

Twilight then walks right next to Roxas to tell him something.

'' Hey Roxas I've been thinking and well I decided to help you remove the magical lock that I put on you about the memories of Sora''. Twilight said.

'' What changed your mind?''

'' If we're gonna get to the bottom of your mysterious past we have to take risks to get the results we needed"

"You know the saying No pain, No gain, right? so I'll do it but I will make sure that we have the necessary safety precautions and immediate first-aid procedures for when it gets too dangerous for you to continue handling on your own''. Twilight explained.

''Thanks Twilight your the greatest friend ever''. Roxas said giving a little hug to Twilight.

"No problem, we're here to help you" Twilight said.

"I'm glad to hear that but first I need to discuss something with Celestia" Roxas said.

The gray stallion approached the princess to ask her about something she said a couple of days ago.

"Excuse me, princess, you say that weird creatures were appearing in other cities of this world, am I right? Roxas asked.

"Yes, it looks like some bug-like shadow creatures appear on the alleys of manhattan" Celestia said.

"This is worse than I thought" Roxas said.

"Is something wrong Roxas?" Celestia asked.

"Did you take care of them?" Roxas asked.

"Yes, some weapons of my guards defeated them" Celestia answered.

"Good to know, if any of that happens again, please tell me princess" Roxas said.

"Of course, you'll be the first to know" Celestia said.

"Thank you" Roxas said.

After the long race and the giant event, Roxas went to the top of the barn holding his new trophy.

After a little while, the mane 6 arrived with the sea-salt ice cream.

"Today sure was a fun day, right?"Roxas said asking the rest.

"Yeah it was, I loved working as a commentator"Pinkie pie said.

"The run was awesome, I can't wait to challenge you again Spiky" Rainbow dash said.

"Yeah fair and square" Applejack said.

"I hope we could make more animal help games" Fluttershy said.

"Even making Uniforms" Rarity said.

"But Thanks to this, I'm sure we learned a very important lesson about friendship" Twilight said.

Roxas saw his trophy, seeing the 7 crystal orbs that were in the bottom part of it.

He grabbed each one of them and removed them from the trophy.

"Girls catch"Roxas said passing the orbs to his friends.

"What's up with this Spiky" Rainbow said.

"Well this is going to be our friendship sign" Roxas said putting the orb in front of him, as the sun started to go down.

The mane 6 also did this action seeing the reflection of the light across their orbs.

When the night arrived, everypony returned home, Roxas was thinking about the possibility of having more nightmares now that the lock was removed.

"Let's see what happens tonight, I don't want to have another nightmare, maybe I should ask Applejack if I can stay in her room tonight"

So he asked Applejack if he could stay in his room again and repeat what happened earlier in the morning.

"Sure Roxas, your welcome every night until you recover, I need my star worker in good shape"

"Thanks Applejack"

And so they both went to sleep.

Chapter 12: Anxiety

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[author notes] Hey guys, sorry for the absence but I had some unfinished business with the school but I'm back, and now it's time to continue the story, enjoy the chapter!!!

[Lazy afternoons KH 2.5]

Day 17: Suited for Success.

Radiant dawn arrived at ponyville, Roxas woke up ready for a new adventure, and thanks to Applejack's help, he had no trouble with the nightmares the entire night.

"I feel great, I guess this was the first time I had a complete sleep" Roxas thought seeing his orange mare friend on the side of his bed.

"Applejack, wake up it's time to work" Roxas said.

The orange mare made a small cute yawn and spoke.

"Is it morning already?" She asked gently.

"Yeah I think so"Roxas answered.

"Ugh I'm going to miss this feeling" She said as she was standing up from the bed.

"What's today's mission?" Roxas asked.

" Yesterday Twilight and I asked Rarity if we could help her with some of the designs for our Grand Galloping Gala dresses" Applejack explained.

"I get it, did Twilight mention where or when are we going to meet her?" Roxas asked.

"Nope...but I'm pretty sure she'll be at the front door of Rarity's house" Applejack answered.

"Alright then, let's go" Roxas answered.

Meanwhile, Rarity was designing the new dress for the Grand Galloping Gala with the help of her cat, Opalescence.

"Oh, Opalescence. Can't you just picture it? Moi, stepping out in a stunning new gown at the Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!" Rarity said.

[Meow].

"Why, yes! I did make it myself. Thank you so much for asking".

[Low growl]

"Oh, Opal, of course, you can help me. Thank you''.

[Short growl].

'' Careful now. Don't move. This shouldn't take long at all''. Rarity said.

Opalescence''[low growl]''

Seconds later the door was knocked and Twilight Sparkle, Roxas, and Applejack enter the boutique, interrupting Rarity's concentration.

'' Howdy, Rarity!" Applejack screamed.

"Shhh can't you see? Rarity is trying to concentrate?" Twilight answered.

"What do you think she is making?"Applejack asked.

"That looks like a dress to me" Roxas said.

'' Well, that makes sense. Since this is a dressmaker's shop and all''.Twilight answered.

Those "thinking out loud comments " began stressing the hell out of Rarity.

'' Is there....something I can help you with?!"Rarity said losing her temper a little.

"Oh, sorry to trouble you Rarity, but I need a quick favor. Could you please fix this button for me? It's part of my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala''.Twilight asked showing a very old fashion dress.

When Rarity saw the old dress she almost had a heart attack.

''[gasps]. Oh, no, no, no! You can't wear this... old thing. You need a glamorous new outfit for the Gala and I'll make it for you. No problem at all. It will be my pleasure!"Rarity said.

'' Oh, that's really sweet of you to offer Rarity, but I can't let you do that. It would be so much work. This dress is fine''.Twilight answered.

'' Twilight Sparkle. I insist on making you a new dress''Rarity replied.

"But..."

"No more words my dear, I won't take a "no" for an answer" Rarity said.

'' Well, in that case... thank you for your generosity. Knowing your handwork, I'm sure it will be absolutely beautiful''.Twilight said.

"Let me guess, Applejack. You don't want a new gown either''.Rarity asked.

"Gowns? I was going to wear my old duds"Applejack answered.

"You can't possibly be serious, Applejack! You absolutely must wear formal attire''.Rarity said.

"Nah, it's ok" She replied.

"What if I just spruce up your... duds for you a little bit?" Rarity said.

"Um... okay, sure, why not? Since you're up for it and all. Just don't make them too... frou-frou''. Applejack replied.

"DEAL" Rarity said.

Suddenly the group heard a scream coming from the Sky.

" You guys hear that?" Rarity asked.

" Oh...not again"

"Look out below!''

[Rainbow crashed into Roxas again]

'' Ouch your lucky I couldn't dodge this time rainbow''.Roxas said.

"Cmon it doesn't hurt at all, I was doing a new trick it didn't quite work''Rainbow said.

"I'm starting to think you enjoy crashing with me" Roxas said.

"Hmm...maybe." Rainbow replied with a suggestive look.

"What are you doing guys?"

"Hmm... [gasp] Idea! I'll make you an outfit for the Gala too, Rainbow Dash''.Rarity said.

"Outfit....for what Exactly? Rainbow asked.

"The gala"Roxas said.

"Oh I see"Rainbow said.

"I'll make one for you and you and all of you. Oh! And of course Pinkie and Fluttershy too. Oh, and when I'm done, we can hold our very own fashion show''!Rarity said.

'' What a great idea! but are you sure you can handle it alone?''.Twilight asked.

"Oh, it'll be a little bit of work, but it will be a wonderful boost for my business. Plus, fun!" Rarity said.

"Oh, I love fun things!"Rainbow said.

'' Then it's settled. We'll have a fashion show starring us!"Rarity said.

"Yeah!!" everyone replied.

"So all you have to do is make a different, stunning, original, amazing outfit for one, two, three, four, five, six—plus yourself—seven ponies? And lickety-split?"Applejack said.

"Applejack. You make it sound as if it's going to be hard but it won't be. I already got Roxas's outfit for the Grand Galloping Gala and the clothes that he requested done, I'll give them to him by the end of the day so in the meantime I want him to see my finest work on fashion for mares ''.Rarity said.

"Wait, am I involved too?" Roxas asked.

"Of Course, every fashion show has mares and stallions" Rarity replied.

"I'm not sure if I'm cut for this type of things..." Roxas said.

"Why not, you are pretty handsome...and you have...a...really good physic" Rarity said.

"[Ahem] isn't something else you should be doing right now Rarity? Twilight said.

"Oops I got carried away, leave this to me" Then Rarity started making the dresses for her friends.

|The art of dress|

Thread by thread, stitching it together
Twilight's dress, cutting out the pattern snip by snip
Making sure the fabric folds nicely
It's the perfect color and so hip
Always gotta keep in mind my pacing
Making sure the clothes' correctly facing
I'm stitching Twilight's dress

Yard by Yard, fussing on the details
Jewel neckline, don't you know a stitch in time saves nine
Make her something perfect to inspire
Even though she hates formal attire
Gotta mind those intimate details
Even though she's more concerned with sales
It's Applejack's new dress

Dressmaking's easy, for Pinkie Pie something pink
Fluttershy something breezy
Blend color and form,
Do you think it looks cheesy?

Something brash, perhaps quite fetching?
Hook and eye, couldn't you just simply die
Making sure it fits forelock and crest
Don't forget some magic in the dress
Even though it rides high on the flank
Rainbow won't look like a tank
I'm stitching Rainbow's dress

Piece by piece, snip by snip
Croup, dock haunch, shoulders, hip
Thread by thread, primmed and pressed
Yard by yard, never stressed
And that's the art of the dress.

|The art of dress ends|

A little time later the rest of the group arrived at the carousel boutique to see the final result.

"Perfect, let me show you the results" Rarity said.

'' Pinkie your dress has a white and light blue breastplate adorned with a cute pink bow, on the waist a white lace with candy embroidery, with a bulky pink skirt that will completely hide your fluffy tail, your mane will be gathered at the back, and wear a cute little hat that combined perfectly with your shoes, the whole design was inspired by the sugar candy at Sugarcube Corner''.

''Fluttershy your dress is a long green skirt that simulated designs of leaves, with an embroidery of flowers on your dress, a necklace finished with a nice cloth butterfly for your chest, identical to the one that adorned your left ear, while your mane must be slightly curled at the tips and adorned with different small flowers on it to finish it off''.

''Rainbow Dash your dress is a long skirt with the colors of a rainbow, with an embroidery of cotton fabric on its edge that simulated a cloud perfectly, also having a delicate necklace of gems that simulated a bunch of grapes for your chest with some golden shoes with ribbons that will be tied beautifully to the middle of your legs, and if you have your mane smoothed and well-combed, with a brooch of golden laurel leaf attach to it then it'll give you a very elegant touch to the whole''.

''Applejack yours a skirtless ostentatious than those of our friends, leaving your tail free, a green skirt completes with many leather ornaments in it both in the lower part and in the upper part, with the infallible apple ornaments in it, ornaments that presented a more simple but with elegant boots combine with a cowboy collar with an apple brooch on it, wearing a hat that was very similar to the one you usually wore, but with embroidery and a couple of apples drawn at the base of it, while your mane has to work on the most, making it elegantly combed at the top with a slight wave, which will make the length of it beautifully braided, like your tail''.

''Twilight your dress is dark blue like the color of your mane, with a modern design but maintaining an elegant cut with some stars etched onto the lower part of the dress and a small crystal star for the nape of your neck on your chest, next to having crystal slippers adorned with dark blue stars on it, as for your mane its perfect as it is it just needs a big crystal star on your left ear''.

''Tell me everypony aren't they all amazing?'' Rarity said.

"Wow they are beautiful", Roxas said.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Wow... they're...''

Rainbow Dash:'' Yeah, they're...''

Applejack:'' They sure are... Somethin''.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Yes! Something''.

Pinkie Pie:'' I love something! Something is my favorite''!

Fluttershy:''It's... nice''.

Rarity:'' But what's the matter? Don't you like them?''

Twilight Sparkle:'' They're very nice...''

Applejack:'' And we're plumb grateful 'cause you worked so hard on them''.

Rainbow Dash:''Mine's just not as cool as I was imagining.''

Twilight Sparkle:'' I guess what we're all saying is that they're just not what we had in mind''.

The other girls nodded at Twilight's response giving her the reason.

'' Oh C'mon guys, take another look at them these dresses totally match your styles''.Roxas said.

''[sigh] That's okay Roxas. Not a problem. There's plenty more where that came from. They were only a first pass. You're my friends and I want you to be one hundred and ten percent satisfied. Not to worry, I'll redo them''.Rarity explained.

'' Oh, Rarity. You don't have to do that. They're fine'' Fluttershy said.

'' No, I want them to be better than just fine. I want you to think they're perfect''. Rarity said.

'' Are ya sure? I mean, we wouldn't wanna impose''.Applejack said.

'' Oh, it's no imposition. I insist come by again later on during the day''.Rarity answered.

'' Well, in that case... thank you again, Rarity see you later come on everypony''.Twilight said.

''[strained laughter] What have I gotten myself into?"Rarity said working again.

"Hmm, this is going to be a disaster" Roxas thought leaving the boutique.

"Later Rarity, try to not overwork yourself"

"Dont worry my dear, I know my own capabilities" Rarity replied.

Roxas left the boutique with a troublesome look.

"Having another flashback Roxas?"Twilight asked.

"No I was just thinking, maybe Rarity really needs our help, "Roxas said.

"I dont think so, I mean, we dont know anything about dresses" Twilight said.

"Maybe...but you saw her face, she is full stressed right now"Roxas said.

" In any case, if something happens, we will be the first to know, don't worry" Twilight replied.

"Fine..."

Later on in the Afternoon, Fluttershy entered the boutique, and Rarity show her new gown.

'' Hello? You wanted to see me, Rarity?'' Fluttershy said.

'' Fluttershy! Your new-new gown's ready. I completely revised it and I know you're going to love it. What do you think?'' Rarity asked her friend.

'' I... love it''.Fluttershy replied nervously.

'' Oh, you're just saying that''.Rarity said.

'' No, no. I do. It's... nice''.Fluttershy said.

Rarity: "Nice"?

Fluttershy:'' Nice''.

Rarity:'' If you don't like it, you should just tell me''.

Fluttershy:''Oh, but I do like it''.

Rarity:''Like it or love it?''

Fluttershy:'' Um... both?"

Rarity:'' Which is it?''

Fluttershy:''Please stop asking me this, I...''

Rarity:''Well, just tell me what you really think''.

Fluttershy:'' No, that's okay...''

Rarity:'' Tell me.''

Fluttershy:'' No... it's fine...''

Rarity:'' Tell me!''

Fluttershy:'' I... like it...''

Rarity:'' Tell me, tell me, tell-me-tell-me-tell-me''!

'' All right! Since you really wanna know... [inhales] the armscye's tight, the middy collar doesn't go with the shawl lapel, the hems are clearly machine-stitched, the pleats are uneven, the fabric looks like toile, you used a backstitch here when it clearly called for a topstitch or maybe a traditional blanket stitch, and the overdesign is reminiscent of prêt-à-porter and not true French haute couture. [pauses] But, uh... you know... um, whatever you want to do is right''.

Fluttershy's streams of intricate complaints about the sewing and the fabric leave Rarity with her jaw dropped.

"F....F...Fine just tell me how you want it"Rarity said.

" How about..."

[Rarity]

Stitch by stitch, stitching it together
Deadline looms, don't you know the client's always right?
Even if my fabric choice was perfect
Gotta get them all done by tonight
Pinkie Pie, that color's too obtrusive
Wait until you see it in the light
I'm sewing them together!

Pinkie Pie'' Don't you think my gown would be more "me" with some lollipops''?

Rarity''Well, I think...''

Pinkie Pie'' Balloons''?

Rarity'' Well...''

Pinkie Pie'' Do it''!

[Rarity]
Hour by hour, one more change
I'm sewing them together, take great pains
Fluttershy, you're putting me in a bind
Rainbow Dash, what is on your mind?
Oh my gosh, there's simply not much time
Don't forget, Applejack's duds must shine
Dressmaking's easy, every customer's call
Brings a whole new revision
Have to pick up the pace, still hold to my vision

Twilight Sparkle: '' That constellation is Canis Major, not Minor, and the stars on my belt need to be technically accurate. Orion has three stars on his belt, not four..''

Fluttershy'' French haute couture, please''.

Rarity'' Ugh...''

Applejack''What if it rains? Galoshes''!

Pinkie Pie'' More balloons! Oh no, that's too many balloons. More candy! Oh, less candy. Oh wait, I know. Streamers''!

Rarity'' Streamers''?

Pinkie Pie'' Whose dress is this''?

Rarity'' Streamers it is''.

Rainbow Dash'' What''?.

Rarity''Aren't you going to tell me to change something too''?

Rainbow Dash'' No, I just want my dress to be cool''.

Rarity'' Do you not like the color''?

Rainbow Dash'' The color's fine, just make it look cooler''.

Rarity'' Do you not like the shape''?

Rainbow Dash'' The shape's fine, just make the whole thing... you know, cooler. It needs to be about twenty percent cooler''.

[Pinkie Pie]
All we ever want is indecision

[Rainbow Dash]
All we really like is what we know

[Twilight Sparkle]
Gotta balance style with adherence

[Fluttershy]
Making sure we make a good appearance

[Applejack]
Even if you simply have to fudge it

[Main cast sans Rarity and Roxas]
Make sure that it stays within our budget
[Rarity]

Got to overcome intimidation
Remember, it's all in the presentation!
Piece by piece, snip by snip
Croup, dock, haunch, shoulders, hip
Bolt by bolt, primmed, and pressed
Yard by yard always stressed
And that's the art of the dress!.

After the little musical montage, Roxas decided to stay behind and cheer up his fashion friend.

"Well these dresses are..." Roxas said

"Oh, Opal, Roxas. These are the ugliest dresses I've ever made''.Rarity said.

"Uhmm yeah, I agree with you it's like these dresses came from out of a Trash can''.Roxas replied.

"I don't know what to say...look at them" Rarity said almost passing out.

"Sometimes, we can't hide the truth, just tell them exactly what you did" Roxas suggested.

"Okay...here...I go. I did exactly what each of you asked for. Now don't hold back. Let me know what you think''. Rarity said.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Oh my''!

Fluttershy:'' It's... perfect''!

Rainbow Dash:'' It's cool''!

Applejack:'' Why they're the best duds I ever did see''.

'' It's exactly what I asked for''! The five girls said

Rarity:'' [sigh]''

"Oh, you've got to be kidding me" Roxas thought.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Thank you, Rarity''.

Pinkie Pie:''Are you as happy with them as we are? Huh? Huh? Huh''?

Rarity:'' Well, I'm... happy that all of you are happy. I'm just relieved to finally be done''.

Spike then suddenly arrives at the door and excitedly reports something to Rarity and company.

Spike:'' You are never gonna believe this Rarity! You've heard of Hoity Toity''?

Twilight Sparkle:'' The bigwig fashion hotshot in Canterlot''?

Spike:''Uh-huh. He heard about your fashion show. Well, maybe I happened to mention it to him... he's coming here all the way from Canterlot to see your work, Rarity''!

Applejack:'' Whoa, Nelly! You could sell a ton o' dresses to this guy. Your business will be boomin'''!

"Oh...no"Roxas thought seeing Rarity's expression.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Wow''!

Rainbow Dash:''That's so cool''!

Pinkie Pie:'' I don't believe it''!

'' Hoity Toity? He's coming here? To see THESE dresses?''Rarity said in disbelief.

" Yep, aren't you excited?Spike said.

'' Oh boy this might not end very well''. Roxas said on his head.

The scene then moves to the fashion show in Ponyville's Town Hall and Rarity peeks from behind the curtain and spots Hoity Toity.

"You sure about this Rarity? You still have some time before Hoity arrives." Roxas said.

"I...I...I don't know what to do, if I say no, then nopony would assist to my boutique anymore, but if I say yes my reputation would go down badly" Rarity answered.

"You will have other opportunities in the future, don't throw your job so easily" Roxas said.

But just as he finished talking with her, Hoity Toity arrived at the boutique.

Rarity:'' Oh. [gasp] There he is''!

Hoity Toity:'' [claps hooves]''

Rarity:'' [deep breaths] Okay. Relax, Rarity. Your friends like their outfits and so will he. [squeals] What's wrong with the lights?! Oh, yes. That means the show's starting. Good''.

Roxas:''Rarity there's still time to tell the others the truth, those dresses they're wearing are awful, if you tell them right now maybe they'll change their minds and wear the ones that you have originally designed for them so it'll save them from public humiliation''.

But before that could happen the show started, and the DJ, DJ Pon-3, put the record on.[music]

Rarity:''Too late Roxas it's already starting''.

Spike:'' Since the beginning of time, the elite of Equestria have longed for pony fashions that truly expressed the essence of their very souls. Patiently waiting decades—no, centuries—for the perfect pony gown. Spike commented

Today, at long last, Equestria, your wait is over! Let's hear it for the breathtaking designs of Ponyville's own Rarity!"

The ponies step onto the catwalk in their dresses and come to stand on a rotating platform but the crowd responds negatively,

[ponies murmuring]

Applejack:'' Why's everypony lookin' at us like that?''

Twilight Sparkle:'' Oh dear''.

Rainbow Dash:'' You think we overdid it?''

Applejack:'' Nah. [pause] Okay, maybe a little''.

Hoity Toity:'' Oh, those amateurish designs look like a piled-on mishmash of everything but a kitchen sink! It's a travesty is what it is. Those outfits are the ugliest things I've ever seen, oh for shame! Who is responsible for subjecting our eyes to these horrors? Not to mention wasting my valuable time''.

Rarity:'' [to Opal] Oh! Hide me''.

Spike:'' Come on out and take a bow, Rarity. You worked hard for this.
Yes! All right, woo-hoo! Go, Rarity''!

"No, Spike cut it out" Roxas said trying to prevent the disaster but it didn't work.

Rarity walked out with her eyes lowered, and the scene fades to the whispers of the crowd and the awkward smiles of Rarity's friends on stage but when Roxas saw all that happening in Backstage, he became concerned about Rarity's situation, and then that sight made him starts having another lost memory painfully returning to him.

[color=#aaaaaaa]"Ugh, not now..."

It started back on the top of Twilight Town Train Station Clock Tower where Roxas and the black hooded girl were eating Ice cream together

'' Roxas, do you ever think...about why we're doing all of this?'' said the hooded girl

'' What do you mean, why? So we can get hearts of our own, right?'' Roxas stated

'' But what do we need hearts for?'' she asked.

'' I don't know, but I think once we have hearts we probably won't have to think about why we're doing all this, or if we need hearts''. Roxas said

'' I'm not sure. I just wish I knew what I was doing here. I started having the strangest dreams''. the girl said.

'' Like nightmares?'' Roxas asked

'' I can never remember what they're about and I just...wake up scared''.

'' Well, Xigbar said you and me were pretty special'' Roxas said.

'' Special uh? isn't that...just another way of saying that I'm a mistake?'' the girl said with sadness

'' Oh!! no!! You're not a mistake''. Roxas said trying to cheer her up

'' Well, you and I may both be exceptional Roxas but...I don't think we're quite the same''. the girl said as she handed her ice cream to him and left the place.

"What do you mean..."

After Roxas's flashback, he moved his body back up and began questioning the memory he recently experienced.

'' Just who is that Girl, why can't I remember her name, and why do I keep on having fragment memories of her just like Sora?''

When he looked back at the stage Rarity and the others were gone so he thought that they might have returned to Carousel Boutique.

"Geez, how much time I was unconscious"

" That was a very interesting thing to see..." Nightmare replied.

"You again?" Roxas said tiredly.

" Your memories are quite amazing, but I couldn't find who that girl was, it looks like you vanished everything related to her" Nightmare added.

" Hmm, good for me, you just want a powerful body to possess, just like you did with Luna" Roxas said.

" Yeah, I want a strong body to use, someone who had an innate talent with the darkness, but that girl...was pure light" Nightmare replied.

" Pure light?" Roxas asked.

" Yes, even if I tried with all my might, I would never be able to possess a body like that, that's why I can't take full control of you, your light part is still a strong one"

"That's good to know, I just need to be more careful with my actions" Roxas said summoning a dark corridor.

" Dont worry, I'll be waiting...hehehe" Nightmare said disappearing in Roxas's mind.

Roxas appeared inside Rarity's store, he heard voices from upstairs so he went up there and saw her friends knocking at Rarity's bedroom door.

Pinkie Pie knocked and asked Rarity if she was okay.

Pinkie Pie:'' Rarity? Are you okay in there? You haven't come out since the fashion show''.

Rarity:'' I'm never coming out! I can't show my face in Ponyville ever again! I used to be a somepony. I used to be respected. I made dresses. Beautiful, beautiful dresses! But now everypony is laughing at me. I'm nothing but a laughing stock!''

[sobs]

Twilight Sparkle:'' You're not a laughing stock, Rarity...''

Rainbow Dash:'' She kind of is''.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Shhh! Come on out and talk to us''.

Rarity:''[sobbing] Leave me alone! I want to be alone! I want to wallow in... whatever it is that ponies are supposed to wallow in! Do ponies wallow in pity? Oh, listen to me, I don't even know what I'm supposed to wallow in! I'm so pathetic!''

Twilight Sparkle:'' Now what do we do?''

Fluttershy:'' Uh... panic?''

Rainbow Dash:'' That's your answer for everything!''

Applejack:''Well, we can't just leave Rarity like this''.

Pinkie Pie:'' She'll become a crazy cat lady!''

Twilight Sparkle:'' She only has one cat''.

Pinkie Pie:'' Give her time''

Twilight Sparkle:'' Hm...'' as she spies Rarity's unfinished dress through the keyhole.

Roxas trots toward and explains his point of view about the whole situation.

'' Guys Rarity is acting like this because you all didn't bother wearing the dresses that she already made for you for the Grand Galloping Gala, especially since you all didn't even consider at least trying them on to find out for sure that the dresses could fit and match your styles''.

''Because right now I got to be straight with you, all those dresses you all have Rarity made for ya'll...they're terrible it's like you got them from a trash can behind a back alley or something''.

''So tell me girls how in the world are you going to be able to fix this?'' Roxas asked as he point a hoof toward them

'' Roxas, I have an idea that might work and get Rarity to come out of her room here's the plan''. Twilight stated a suggestion.

Meanwhile in Rarity's room.

Rarity: '' Exile... I guess technically I'd have to move away to live in exile. Where would I go? And what would I pack? Oh, it's going to take me forever to do all of that packing. What are you supposed to pack when you go to exile? Are you supposed to pack warm?''

Rarity's contemplations are interrupted by Opal's mewling. She searches for the origin of the noise out the window, and sees Opal distressed and shivering, stuck on a tree branch.

Rarity:'' Opal, how did you get up there? Hang on, you poor dear! Mama's coming''!

[door opens]

Rarity runs outside to rescue her and finds Rainbow Dash next to Opal, chiding her for stranding Opal on the tree.

Rarity:'' [gasp] Rainbow Dash?! How dare you, why did you strand my poor Opal in a tree?''

Rainbow Dash:'' Well, how else were we gonna get you out here to show you this''?

Rarity:'' What is it? It's not... you...'' [gasp]

Pinkie Pie:'' Surprise We all finished your dress for you''.

Applejack:'' Thanks to Fluttershy's freaky knowledge of sewing''.

Roxas:''We did a lot of work on getting it complete for you Rarity so what do you think''?

Rarity walks up towards her Dress and analyzes how it looks. A beautiful and elegant evening dress that is dark pink and yellow, adorned with a few gems, with a fold for her tail that gave a touch of elegance, very attractive, all combining perfection and harmoniously with crystal slippers that highlighted the beautiful blue eyes of Rarity.

Fluttershy:'' Do you like it''?

Rarity:'' Like it? Like it''?!

Fluttershy:'' Uh-uh. She doesn't like it''.

Rarity:'' No, I don't like it''.

'' Awwww...'' Everyone said.

Rarity:'' I love it''!

'' Yay''! Everyone replied.

Rarity:'' You ponies did an amazing job. It's exactly the way I imagined it''.

Fluttershy:'' We just followed your brilliant design''.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Like we should have let you do for our outfits. Those first dresses you designed were perfect''.

Pinkie Pie:'' We're so super sorry''.

Rainbow Dash:'' You worked really hard to make our dresses exactly the way we wanted them. We all saw how well that turned out''.

Rarity:'' Oh, I forgive you''.

Applejack:'' Well, that's mighty big of you''.

Rarity:'' But my whole career is still ruined''!

Applejack:'' Oh, right. That''.

Twilight Sparkle:'' Maybe not''.

Roxas:'' Great news Rarity we were able to convince Hoity Toity to give you another chance on showing off your impressive designs in Fashion tonight so we better get you all ready for the show pronto''.

Hoity Toity agreed to attend a revised fashion show at Rarity's boutique this time.

Hoity Toity:'' All right, I haven't got all day''.

Hoity Toity declares "take two", Spike closes the curtains, and Rarity puts up a magic light show. Stylized animated backdrops accompany each dress presentation.

[music: Twilight's dress].

Hoity Toity:'' Hello... oh, this can't be the same designer''.

[music: Applejack's dress]

Hoity Toity:'' Simply magnificent! And I suddenly have a fierce craving for some Dutch apple pie, candied apples on a stick, apple turnovers, apple cobbler...''

[music: Pinkie Pie's dress]

Hoity Toity:'' Brilliant''!

[thunder]

[music: Rainbow Dash's dress]

Hoity Toity:''Oh, spectacular!''

[music: Fluttershy's dress]

Hoity Toity:'' Now this is a fashion show! All of these dresses are amazing. Who is responsible? Step forward, show yourself''!

[music: Rarity's dress]

Hoity Toity: '' Bravo! Bravo! Magnifico! Encore''!

Rarity:'' Oh, thank you. Thank you! Oh, thank you so much''!

" I think this is the best time to write our friendship report, what do you think?" Spike asked.

"Good idea grab a pen Spike" Twilight said.

Twilight then began dictating her friendship report to Spike while she admired and check out her looks and new dress in Rarity's Boutique.

'' Dear Princess Celestia,
This week, my very talented friend Rarity learned that if you try to please everypony, you oftentimes end up pleasing nopony, especially yourself. And I learned this: when somepony offers to do you a favor, like making you a beautiful dress, you shouldn't be overly critical of something generously given to you. In other words, you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth''. [giggles]

Hoity Toity walks over to Rarity and congratulates her for her impressive fashion debut.

Hoity Toity:'' Rarity, my congratulations to you on a most impressive fashion debut. Would you do me the great honor of allowing me to feature your couture in my Best of the Best Boutique in Canterlot?'' [/skip]

Rarity: ''[gasp]''

Hoity Toity:'' Now, I'll need you to make a dozen of each dress for me by next Tuesday''.

Rarity:'' [strained laugh] That's going to be a little bit of a problem for me''.

Roxas walks up to her and says:

'' Don't worry Rarity, the others and I will help you get them done in no time''.

Rarity:'' Thanks Roxas I'm forever in debt to you and the girls''.

Hoity Toity:'' Splendid I'm so looking forward to this great Investors-Partnership with you Miss Rarity Au Revoir''.

'' Goodbye Hoity Toity it was a pleasure having you here''. Rarity said as she wave telling goodbye to him.

"Glad that everything went well, what are you going to do now Rarity?" Roxas asked.

'' Come with me, let me show you your suit for the Grand Galloping Gala and give you the clothes you've been waiting for''. Rarity said as she leads him into the Boutique.

'' Oh, I almost forgot Roxas before you get your new clothes tell us what you think of our outfits that we'll be wearing for the Gala?'' Rarity asked as she reunites with the girls and they show off their poses to him.

'' Yeah, spiky we wanna hear what you have to say about them''. Rainbow said.

'' Be honest with us SugarCube how do you see us when we wear them?'' Applejack asked.

'' You got to convince us to wear them for us to fix our mistake with Rarity so it's only fair to hear your say in the matter here''. Twilight said.

'' Do you... like us even more... when we have this on us?'' Fluttershy asked nervously.

'' So do you find us sexier attracting than before Roxas Huh do ya do ya do ya?'' Pinkie pie asked in a flirting and exciting way.

'' I...uhh...well...umm''.

Roxas had a hard time forming his statement when he looked after them for a bit he noticed that his wings suddenly shot up without his permission so he stop himself and breathe in and out a couple of times to prepare to speak.

After seeing Roxas body acting strangely the mane 6 began whispering and giggling to each other about this.

'' Oh, my gosh did you girls see what happened to his wings?'' Rainbow said.

"Looks like somepony is getting a little aroused"

'' He just went through his first Wing Boner''. Pinkie answered.

'' Yes... but....girls... that was just an accident Roxas didn't seem like he wanted that to happen it was just unexpected that's all''. Fluttershy said.

'' At least we know one of the things that can turn him on when wanting to be close to a mare''. Applejack said with a smirk

'' Guys, this could be a sign that he wants us all you see on how he's having trouble responding to us''. Twilight answered.

'' Twilight, patience darling this reaction can happen to any stallion it's normal the only way to tell for sure is to see what type of actions he'll do to us after looking at us again''. Rarity said.

'' Okay I'll trust your judgment on this one Rarity and we'll see what happens next?'' Twilight said

After the girls break apart from their conservation they look back at Roxas to hear his reply.

'' Well, the truth is this Girls...I find you all very attractive after seeing you like this.

Applejack yours is loving to work on an apple farm and wanting to keep the Family legacy because you value the Loving of your Kind family more than anything in the whole wide world going while showing others that you are more than just another Apple worker you have individuality and potential for wanting to be different and unique''.

''Fluttershy you always have the smell of flowers, never a bad smell despite spending a lot of time surrounded by animals that's because you take great care of yourself, more than all of us together you always likes to be clean and those different fabrics on that skirt of yours deliver the illusion of what nature is like for you''.

''Rainbow Dash as for you the truth is rather simple you like to show your strength, you're good at sports, you're tough and all that, but you also have a soft spot that you try to keep hidden from the public, you likes to be feminine too, you likes cute things, likes to look good, likes to show that your still a mare although you likes to do many things that you would normally say are more suitable for a stallion, although, of course, you will never admit it, you likes to maintain your image as a ‘tough girl’, hehe''.

''Pinkie pie you like partying and making a mess but you do it in an order in certain ways when you're at parties, you don't throw the balloons at random, nor the serpentine, you always follow doing it in patterns that keeps making an event more interesting and always manage to bring a smile on somepony face to brighten up their mood even through the darkens of times so they'll be happy and have the sunrays of joy shining deep in their heart and I'm glad there somepony like you looking out for those who are feeling down in sadness and fear from something or someone''!

''Rarity your dress makes you very divine and beautiful showing you like a crystallize chandelier being able to light up the whole ballroom to make others be able to enjoy the scenery of the environment therein and have a fun time being with those they care about and get new ponies attention to have civilized conversations with and being the candlelight to shine a pony's loneliness on making even the simple of common ordinary ponies feel most welcome by the Higher society of your kind''.

''And finally you Twilight Sparkle your dress describes what they make you feel when you look at the stars they give you warmth and serenity that nothing can equal, you always try to find a reason for everything, but there are some things you can't figure out it is what it is so don't try to reason with every little thing in life, because that's what happening with you, you want to show your intelligence to others and show that you are a pony who is more calm and collective, but in reality, you feel like everypony around you, harbor feelings that you may feel ashamed of It's a problem, right? Not knowing what you want... or who you really want...Although you will discover your answers to them sooner or later my friend's Feelings are not something to be ashamed of it shows that you are alive, have a conscious, and want to explore what they are to discover what kind of pony you are. Twilight you are the twinkling shining star in the night sky that wants to fit in with the other big stars thereby discovering who you are and unlocking your True Potential that will help you know who needs you more and where exactly do you belong with just like me a Lone Warrior who travels the land in search for answers about his long-forgotten Past and find out what new purpose can he have in his Life".

"Woah Roxas, that was..." All the girls said.

'' Does this answer your question girls''? Roxas asks as he walks towards them and pulls all the mares together with his wings and gives each of them a kiss on the forehead starting with Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity.
Roxas's actions made each girl look at him with their mouths open and tears in their eyes resulting in them embracing Roxas in a hug.

''Oh, Roxas yes it truly does''. the mane 6 said as their tears fell from their faces.

After they left him go, they started wiping their tears away. But that action produced some questions in all the girl's minds

''Roxas kissed me on the forehead does that mean he starting to feel the same way about me?''

'' Well, now that we got that settled Rarity you said that you have my clothes ready today''. Roxas said.

'' Oh yes of course Roxas but first you must try out your suit for the Gala first here''. Rarity says as she levitates a pair of formal clothes to him
Roxas grabs them and went into the changing room to put them on after that he comes out and shows the girls his new look.

When he did come out and stepped in front of them they all seemed to be starting in admiration “Oh my…” Rarity held a hoof to her mouth as her eyes seemed to sparkle.

“Woooah” was Pinkie’s, Twilight's, and Applejack's response as they were leaning forward as if it would help them get a better look at him.

Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were silent but her gaze was immediately locked on the stallion. However their wings suddenly shot up, they didn’t seem to notice….

“Is…. Is it that bad I think it totally matches my style?" Roxas asked.

He was wearing a dark grey cuffed formal jacket with red trimmings, and gold buttons buttoned up. At the top part of the jacket where the top flaps would point outward and be buttoned down at the edges of it to keep it in place, the design was a checkered dark gray and black design, which indicated the inside of the jacket was of the same design on the backside of his jacket he has his Nobody Cutie Mark symbol located on his back which is engrave and made out of white crystals. Underneath his jacket it was a dark gray long sleeve dress shirt the collar was a bit wide, showing off the top part of his chest and his pants were cuffed at the ends of them as well, these were thinner and hugged his legs.

They were mostly dark gray, however, the outer sides of it seemed to have a different material, that seemed buttoned down to the pants with gold buttons at each corner of the squares-ish designs. It seemed to give off a very slight glossy lighter gray color. He even wore black dress shoes and to top it all off a light gray fedora with a black band that was wrapped around the bottom center of it.

“O-oh Of course not, Roxas! On the contrary, actually. You look… you look…” Rarity was trying to think of the right words to say.

“You look amazing!” Pinkie interjected as she was bouncing in place. Already in front of him and trotting around him “Your like, super suave and stuff”

“Er, yes, well put, Pinkie” Rarity said before turning away “you look stunning” Normally she would be all over this like Pinkie, but this time she seemed to be having trouble speaking to him as a hint of red ran across her cheeks.

Fluttershy and Rainbow dash, not noticing their embarrassing wing situations were trying their best to get them back down as quickly as possible. Their faces were as red as a tomato. “Oh dear, oh dear.” '' Come on you stupid wings go down already''. When they finally managed to return them to their original position.

Fluttershy was stuttered heavily before everyone could finally hear her say. “I-I-I agree, y-you look, very handsome” saying that last word seemed to give her the most trouble, and was inching her way behind Rarity with her head low to hide until she could finally calm down. As for Rainbow, she had a little trouble speaking out her words.

"Yeah..totally spiky it...uh...makes you look cool''.

Twilight and Applejack say with a smile.

'' That outfit makes you look like a celebrity about to be awarded for achieving something great for Equestria or for discovering something new for this world Roxas''.

Hearing all these compliments and seeing the girls look at him this way caused him to blush and rub the back of his head. He had no idea how to respond to this. “Uh? Heh… Uh, thanks” Why was he getting so embarrassed about this, he wondered. He had to admit, after hearing such kind words, his outfit started to feel much, much better compared to the past ones.

'' If you like our reactions and compliments to your suit for the gala then we should see yours with our special outfits that I have created for all of us girls with me now so we can show roxas a special surprise that I have in store for him''. Rarity said.

Once the girls left to go change in the changing rooms Roxas began to remove his suit, after he did it, the girls all come out, and what he saw made his eyes widen and open his mouth in surprise.

'' Allow me to introduce my next creation, Roxas''. Rarity states as she and the girls held their heads high and strike their own poses to get Roxas's attention.

Starting With Rainbow Dash, her’s was a dark blue Jacket open zipper Jacket somewhat like Sora’s KH2 outfit, but without the pauldron like cloth on his shoulder, and longer sleeves reaching just above her hooves, the trims on the sleeves were a gold lightning design wrapping around the edge, the bottom of the jacket reached to just before touching her hind legs. The back of the Jacket had a rather fierce design depicting a rainbow lightning bolt striking the bottom of the jacket and sparks of individual colors of the rainbow flying off and away from the impact site of the bolt. These designs seem to be made of many different gems as they glittered in the light. To finish off the outfit on the collar, on either side of the zipper teeth were rubies in the shape of miniature versions of Rainbow’s Element dangling there just like the yellow straps on Sora’s hoodie. Her White undershirt although not as flashy, seemed to compliment the Jacket for its simplicity compared to it.

Next is Applejack, her outfit seemed to keep to a theme to match her personality, hat, and lifestyle. Starting with the red neckerchief around her neck it seemed to hold green vine-like curls that trailed near the edges of it. A green and white plaid long-sleeved cuffed shirt, the back of it was of an entirely different design that resembled closely a saddle that reached all to just before her tail but had fringes that came off it and covered the upper parts of her flank. The plaid shirt however did not reach as far as it ended where a pleather edge wrapped around the stomach and looked like it connected to the saddle-like back part of the outfit. To add to this ensemble, She wore shoes on her hind hooves, they seem to be the same material as the saddle part of AJ’s shirt, as they looked more like boots… well the kind of boots for ponies anyway. The bottoms seem to be encased ins some sort of metal, a green strap buckled around the ankle part, and at the front was the zipper that reached from the buckle up to the top. The top edge seemed to extend upward away from the top of the zipper as it wrapped around the leg. It looked like boots resembling those a cowboy would wear, but with those metal plating on the bottom, they’d do a lot more damage than them if she ever decided to buck something.

As for Rarity, she wore what could be considered a Sleeveless V-collar top baby blue, with a very light pink band that traced around the collar an inch away from the edge the top reached down till just about her stomach where a magenta sash wrapped around it, fastened in place but diamond-shaped gems in the shape Rarity’s cutie mark and where her pants would begin. The pants looked almost like tights and had a gradient. Starting from the Sash it was midnight blue and only started changing to a lighter blue around where the upper and lower leg would meet. two silver lines went on the outer sides of both legs and seemed to give off a weak shine. However, it was unclear how far the gradient went since She wore High pleather shoes that were a darker reddish color compared to Applejack’s. There was a leather strap that wrapped around near the top of the shoes with a buckle on the outer sides of the shoes.

Pinkie Pie’s outfit her’s was, no surprise, had more or a mirthful look to it. A light blue buttoned-up blouse with Pinkie’s gem represented at the front and center of it but cut in half to place on both sides of the line of buttons, with puffed out sleeves and frilled trimmings on them and the bottom of the blouse. Purple somewhat puffy pantaloons that end just before where the legs bend with the same frilled trimmings. On her forelegs were red Leg bands and she was the only one in the group without saddlebags. Though it wasn’t like she would’ve needed them anyway for storage.

Twilight’s outfit, looks like the designs from Sora’s KH2 outfit, a dark purple cloth jacket with two-tone streaks matching the streaks in her mane going up her sleeves connecting to her hoodie that matched their colors as well. It was zipped up with a gem representing her element as the tab on the zipper you pull on. She wore light pink leggings that seemed pretty loose at the ends of her legs and end a few centimeters from her blue laced boots. They had a modern look like Sora’s and held to her hind hooves with dark blue straps at the front of the boot, and in front of the tongues. Wrapped around her hip area was a belt with a specially designed saddlebag on both sides, with the same design and color code as her boots, only the latch resembles her element. It already seemed filled with other various items as well.

Fluttershy took the same inspiration as Twilight did, but she takes on a more floral form. The entire outfit took on a rather light green path as the majority of its color with white as its follow-up color for trimmings, straps, etc. She was wearing a sleeveless hoodie jacket, made of a thin and smooth material unlike Twilight’s jacket, the end of it reached down to her legs and then out and away from her body a few inches looking like flower petals just past the black belt around her waist, and her zipper having a pink butterfly representing her element. On her belt, her saddlebags resembled Twilight’s, sans the color scheme and the latch. But she had a third bag that was a slightly wider version of them, and it was clear inside those bags, they were clearly medicinal. Her shoes also took the modern look, yet there were black trims where the front of the shoes would meet the white straps holding the shoes to her hooves, with White soles and light everywhere else on those shoes.

Roxas was taken too long to respond to them so Rainbow decided to speak there. “Yo, don’t just stand there with your mouth open, Spiky. How do we look?

Shaking out of his stupor he looked at them again before smiling. “Wow, you guys, really look good in those, like amazing and fascinatingly attractive .”

Applejack for a moment seemed to not know how to react to Roxas’s response, so she pull her hat over her face when she felt her face heat up.

Rainbow expected it, yet for some reason, hearing it from Roxas seemed to make her hesitate from bragging. She bragged anyway though “Y-yeah, of course, I look amazing. No surprise there.” Although she tried to keep a confident look on her face, she felt a thumping in her chest, and blushes appeared on her face.

His response struck a chord in rarity, Twilight, Fluttershy, and pinkie pie to actually make them look away flustered and blushing.

“Oh, well…Thank you”. These 4 mares say back and seem to hold a gentler look on their faces now. “It means a lot hearing it from you, roxas”.
''Hehe, I'm glad that you all approve and like my reactions and compliments to your new outfits''. Roxas says

'' These outfits we're wearing are for going on new adventures with you Roxas ever since you came here more weird and strange things have been happening lately so more is likely to come more often later on in the future as a result, I'm making sure that we're prepared to deal with it in Style''. Rarity explained.

'' I will admit I did consider it a good investment to show off ponies my new clothing designs… I do hope none of you mind wearing them more often. I think this would be the start of many wonderful things to come if it kicks off for I called this new line of fashion Destiny Adventures.”

'' Hmm...Great idea Rarity it will not only help increase your chances on your reputation but also increase your business productions and expand it far and wide all over the planet''. Roxas says with enthusiasm and the 5 mares agree with him

'' Well to see you all agree with me darlings now is the time for the grand finale which is seeing Roxas's Destiny Adventure Outfit everypony here you go darling''. Rarity said as she levitates his adventure clothes

'' Thanks, Rarity it's about time I get my original look back so I don't always have to keep on wearing my black cloak and walking around town fully naked''. Roxas said.

Roxas went back to the changing room to put them on and then show the girls as soon as he came out.

He has a black zipped up undershirt that has the Nobody Symbol as his zipper to open and close it, then over it was a white jacket with a red interior along with black trimmings on the short sleeves and has several black block designs and a grey hem on the end of each sleeve.

On his hind end were baggy pants that were black on the upper portion of it, then the material was replaced with white that, from the way it was designed, it looked like it was representing the greeves of a knight’s armor, only it was the same kind of cloth.

The legs of his pants were also beige with several of what looked like buttons on the hem that appeared to attach the legs to the rest of the cloth, which are dark-colored.

His shoes were a color combination of black and gray, with a lighter gray for the soles and red straps fastening it all to his back hooves. The bottoms of the pants somewhat rested over the upper portion of the shoes, hiding where they truly did end.

To finish it off, on his left foreleg. Finally, Roxas wore a wristband with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on his left wrist.

Oh my! Simply dashing!” Rarity clapped her hooves together rapidly as her giddy delight was bursting from her.

“I'll say, Roxas, that looks suits for you''.

'' Not bad, not bad, at all spiky that outfit makes you 20 percent cooler''. Rainbow said with a smile

'' Ye-haw now that's a look of a warrior right there Sugarcube''. Applejack said

'' Ooohhh I can't wait until we go on fun and dangerous adventures with you in our new traveling outfits Roxas''. Pinkie pie said with excitement

'' Hmm with these outfits made for long traveling journeys, I should install magic enchantments to them to help us survive dangerous situations better and keep them from having too many rips by increasing their durability so they can last longer''. Twilight said as she analyze Roxas's outfit

'' Roxas that new outfit of yours makes you look like a new pony and somepony who's on his last year of being in school''. Fluttershy said.

'' Hehe, thanks for liking my original style girls I can't be me without having and wearing something that reflects who I am and describes my personality''. Roxas said as he clutch his left and right hooves.

'' Well to be honest Roxas what really would make our outfits 20 percent more awesome and complete is if we each have our Keyblades like you''. Rainbow dash said with a pleading look to him.

'' I see where you are going at Rainbow, but the keyblade chooses who it wants to be with it won't work for just anypony but with the magic from the Elements of Harmony that resides inside each of you after accessing them the first time you girls might be able to wield them someday you just need to practice on using them more so when you get the hang of unleashing them easier than your powers might resonate with the Keyblade's power making them compatible to have a shared affinity with each other so you all can have the ability to create and have your very own Keyblade's''. Roxas explained.

'' Great idea Roxas that's something we need to work on especially since you're gonna need all the help you can get fighting against Organization Xlll and their nobody lackeys when they try to come after you''. Twilight said.

" Organization....fight, lackeys ugh"

Suddenly Another memory flash arrived at Roxas, but it wasn't from Sora, it was from himself.

"Hugh where is this place?" Roxas said.

"It's Castle Oblivion," Axel said.

"He....he has to be here," Roxas said.

"Sora..."Roxas said as he saw an incredible fast image of a brown-haired boy sleeping on a pod.

"That was weird, "Roxas thought.

Roxas Regain consciousness, but the girls didn't seem to have noticed he was gone.

'' You got that right Twilight but that will have to wait for another time we need to get some sleep right now''. Applejack said.

'' Right you are, Applejack chop-chop everypony see you all next time''. Rarity said.

'' Thank you for the outfits Rarity we're looking forward to wearing them when we need to''. Fluttershy said.

" I should get some rest, these Castle Oblivion memory thing... it's making me sick" Roxas thought.

As everypony was leaving Rarity asked Roxas to stay behind and help her put the rest of her dresses away for the night.

'' Wait Roxas would you be a dear and kindly help me put the rest of the dresses that I made for the day away please?'' Rarity asked.

'' Sure thing Rarity I'm always happy to help my friends''. Roxas said.

"This should be fine, maybe this little extra work would help me clean up my mind." Roxas thought.

Roxas was next to Rarity in the main hall and she told him where to start. Roxas carefully took a couple of dresses and placed them on some hooks to store.

"W-where would you like these dresses to go Rarity?" Roxas said

"Come, I'll keep the dresses here." Rarity said smiling.

Then she took the last of the dresses, and together they put and hang the dresses in a large closet that was behind a large curtain, which was where Rarity kept most of her clothes and designs. After that Rarity close the closet and trotted toward Roxas to speak to him.

'' Roxas, I want to let you know that today didn't entirely go as I thought it would and when it got so terrible for me you were there for me on convincing the others to change their minds about all the hard work I did for them making their Gala dresses, but now that everything happened the way it happened, it makes me happy to know that you want to protect and look after me. So, Thank you!" In that instant Rarity turned with a vibrant and huge smile of genuine happiness.

Roxas then grab both of Rarity's hooves with his and he looked imploringly into her eyes.

'' It was no problem at all Rarity I'm just glad that you are not depressed anymore I rather see my friends happy than in pain and I got to say rarity you and the girls have had nothing but joy ever since I met each of you there this aura of mystery I feel around all of you and..." He leaned in, breath hot on her snout.

"It makes you guys even more... alluring...especially when you girls are wearing those dresses and adventure outfits".

'' Roxas...'' She returned, before slipping out of his grasp.

"Oh, Roxas! I-I've never met another stallion in all my years, who has been so kind and patient and understanding with me, as you have been today! You are a true gentle colt, in the purest of words! And dare I even say...".

"The most ELIGIBLE Stallion in all of Equestria!"

'' Oh, Rarity!!''

"Oh ROXAS!!"

Rarity then tackled Roxas and collided together with him in the middle of the boutique floor, hooves and Roxas's wings wrapped tightly around each other, as they hugged and nuzzled each other passionately, tears of joy flowing from their eyes.

"My DEAREST!!" Roxas shouted out.

"My LOVE!!" Rarity shouted back.

"OH How I've LONGED for this MOMENT with another one of my friends!!" Roxas said.

"ME TOO! FINALLY, my LIFE feels COMPLETE!!" Rarity said.

After that held each other for a while Awkwardly, their arms still bound to each other, the pair lifted themselves onto their hind hooves, but something was off...

'' Rarity...Rarity...'' Roxas repeats her name a couple of times.

'' Yes, Roxas what is it''? She answered.

"Are you okay?" Roxas asked.

"What? What is it?"Rarity replied

"I don't know, you just kept staring at the wall for a few seconds" Roxas explained.

" My apologies I think I was daydreaming with... something, I feel so tired right now" Rarity said blushing.

" Well if you don't mind I could make you company for tonight." Roxas suggested.

'' Really? Will... will you stay with me, tonight? Have dinner with me and my sister Sweetie belle? Oh... this could be a good opportunity for us to know each other more." Rarity said.

'' I would like it very much Rarity. I can stay for a little while longer''. Roxas said as he hug and nuzzled her again on their hind hooves with his hooves and wings all over her body.

'' Thank you, thank you so much you won't regret this Roxas come on let's get dinner ready''. Rarity said as she pulled her stallion friend towards the kitchen.

Rarity and Roxas prepared a lot for tonight's dinner, he gathered the ingredients necessary for the Meals that they were preparing and set up the dinner table. Meanwhile, Rarity poured up the steaming pot of broccoli into a strainer.

Roxas asked about the broccoli current situation.

"Hey, Rarity how's the Steamed broccoli with almondine coming along?"

"Mmmm, yes it's almost ready darling~" she tittered, leaning her head back to brush her cheek with his own.

" He He, look at us I never thought I could enjoy making dinner for somepony" Roxas said.

"But may I ask, why broccoli?

"It's one of my favorite dishes. My mother cooked it all the time back home. I suppose you could call it ‘comfort food’..."

They then heard a squeak of a door opening so they turn to see who it was.

"Hey, Big sister! I'm home!" Sweetie belle's voice called out

"Welcome home, sweetie!" she called out.

"We're in the kitchen. There's somepony
very... special, that I want you to meet."

"Special?" the little lavender-haired filly questioned, like her, she trotted right into the linoleum floor. " Did you find another prince, Rarity?"

Sweetie's green eyes widened as she saw and recognized the gray stallion standing in the kitchen.

'' Hey, Sweetie belle it's a pleasure to see you again''. Roxas said as he wave at her.

"Roxas the honor is mine this is a surprise what are you doing here?'' Sweetie asked until her eyes flickered around the kitchen, settling back on him.

''Wait Are y-you... Are you helping my sister make dinner tonight?" Sweetie bell asked surprised.

"Indeed I am." he smiled at her.

"Broccoli almondine, Spaghetti with tomato sauce and Hay Balls and... well,"

He gave Rarity a knowing look, before leaning forward. "Maple-glazed carrots."

Her eyes lit up in absolute delight, the sight of which made her heart both ache, and sing.

" Maple-glazed carrots?! Wow!"

Sweetie belle cheered, the thought of her favorite dish ever being made for dinner tonight. She pranced for a second, before running over to Rarity and rearing up on one of her forelegs.

" We're really having Maple-glazed carrots, Sis?

The white unicorn chuckled at the antics. "Of course, Sweetie belle! Tonight is a special night. I have no reason to see why we shouldn't." Her blue eyes then directed themselves back at Roxas, as she fluttered her sapphire orbs at him.

"Yes... tonight is a very special night indeed. Now run along hon, get cleaned up. Dinner will be ready shortly."

" Sure thing, Rarity!" the pale pony cheered, before scampering out of the kitchen. She didn't want to be late for maple-glazed carrots if she could possibly help it.

"Ahhh, the youth of today." Rarity grinned, watching his sibling depart.

"So energetic, so happy. I remember a time when I was like-"

As she turned back towards Roxas, he caught sight of his tear-stained face, eyes locked on the door that her sister had left through.

"Roxas? Darling?" she whispered, coming close to him, nuzzling once more. "What troubles you? You can tell me."

'' Nothing...I think seeing this whole joyful scene made me wonder what a life with a sibling could have been'' he gasped through a barely-contained sob

''It's just... I didn't have anyone in my life before I met all of you, the ones who I thought were my companions betrayed me, for them, I was just a tool, I FEEL... DONT KNOW HOW I FEEL NOW" he then punched the table with a frustrating look in his eyes.

Luckily Rarity was there, she got closer to the pegasus and gave him a big hug to calm him down.

"Oh, Roxas!" she crooned, nuzzling his mane. "Don't worry now you have us, you have me, don't be afraid we will never hurt you"

" That's not the thing that bothers me... Zecora told me something...a really bad thing"

"Oh, I had no IDEA! I'm so sorry~!"

"It's okay!" he managed to choke through his muffled sobs.

"There was no way you could have known... nor could you’ve known that I need to make a painful choice..."

"A painful choice? Oh... oh Roxas!" She felt her heart clenching, as she pulled him away long enough to look him in the face.

'' Oh please...tell me! Rarity will do her best to listen, to help in any way that she can!"

'' Alright, Zecora told me that the purpose of my life is to serve the light or the darkness depending on the decisions I take''. Roxas said.

"But seeing this whole ambiance of peace...I'm afraid that because of me all of these beautiful moments come to an end" Roxas said

'' Shh... there... there darling don't give up so easily we will find a way to change your fate so you can live your life as well''. Rarity said as she pats his back

''Thank you Rarity it's just that when I think about it, it makes me feel depressed I don't even know anything about my past life, maybe I did have a lovely family just like ours, or an older brother...I don't know... ''. Roxas said

'' That's part of the past now darling, today you have us to confide your pain... and who knows maybe someday you'll have a family of your own, or a loving partner or maybe you'll end up forming your own family with somepony" Rarity said.

"Maybe you're right" Roxas answered hugging Rarity.

Somewhere in the back, a kettle began to whistle and Sweetie Belle eventually rejoined them, descending the stairs, her mane combed and prim.

Her eyes were wide too as she witnessed for the first time, the two elder ponies locking their bodies in a deep hug embrace.

"Oh... ohm-my, Um... B-Big Sister?'' Sweetie Belle said.

The pair gasped as they were caught by surprise and they turn to look at the little filly while still holding onto each other.

"Oh, Sweetie! Sorry about that, we, um, we didn't see-"

" Rarity? Roxas is there something wrong?'' the filly asked

'' Sweetie belle I'm sorry you had to see me like this, but your sister helped me a lot today now I'm ready to face any challenge''. Roxas answered.

'' That is true Sweetie belle, Roxas is having a really hard time with his troubled past but my friends and I promised that we will be there for him to provide support and comfort in his life''. Rarity said.

'' Oh, really I'm sorry to hear that Roxas I won't ask any more questions about your situation. I don't wanna risk ruining today's dinner special so come on everypony let's chow down and tell about how our day went today sounds good''. Sweetie said with a smile.

Rarity and Roxas let each other go and nodded with Sweetie belle's suggestion and grab the well-prepared foods off the stove over to the dinner table as they each sit down on their chair and grab an equal amount of portions to each plate and bowl.

During dinner Rarity and Roxas told about how their day went today with Rarity's newly designed dresses for Ponyville's fashion show and the adventures outfits she had made for roxas and her friends then sweetie belle told about how her day went with the CMCs turned out making pranks on other ponies wasn't our cutie marks, for example, having ponies fall for the old whopping cushion fart trick.

After dinner was over Roxas volunteered to help Rarity clean up the Kitchen by cleaning the dishes and pots with water while she soaks them all up with soap while sweetie belle leaves to go to sleep.

''Umm...hey Roxas I was wondering if you could spend the night here at my home since you seemed to be really stressed out after seeing me bond with my sister, and I don't want to risk you having a headache as you are walking home back to Sweet Apple Acres''. Rarity said.

Roxas thought it over for a bit and said '' Absolutely Rarity it will help me keep my mind at ease a little more knowing that I'm with a friend, especially since I'm also looking forward to spending the night sleeping with another one of my friends''.

'' I'm glad to hear that you want to stay for the night darling meet me upstairs in my room when you are done cleaning I might have something for you''. Rarity said as she passed Roxas the last few dishes filled with soap

"Sure I'll be there in a minute"

After Roxas finished with the cleaning he trotted upstairs to Rarity's room and when he came inside and close the door he saw rarity in something that made him freeze on the spot with his mouth hanging open.

In front of him, Rarity was wearing nothing but a pair of tight dark blue stockings which combined perfectly with her skin and eyes, she was laying on the bed sideways showing Roxas her almost naked body, the whole added to the casual and innocent pose that Rarity did, all to leave Roxas without speaking before that sexy image.

"Clothing is not just an accessory, it can attract, alienate, and provoke other ponies, it's another instrument to express what you want or feel and it's just another form of art, so tell me Roxas what do you think of these Stockings Darling". Rarity said with a flirty smile and fluttering her eyes at him.

"Ohm...agh...waah..." was the only thing that Roxas managed to babble, while his cheeks blushed, unable to take his eyes off Rarity's legs and body, and his wings popped out from his sides.

'' Hehehe too stunned to speak huh?''. Rarity asked as she giggle from Roxas's stuttering and having another wing boner.

'' Yeah, I can't focus after seeing that Rarity''. Roxas said.

'' Well in that case maybe this should help you''. Rarity said as she uses her magic to teleport his clothes off of him and made them reappear atop of her working station then she pulls him towards her and levitates him above her and drops him gently on top of her as her head lay behind a pillow for a soft feeling.

This action of Rarity surprised Roxas until after he looked at her this way he spoke again

'' Rarity...I...wow the stockings make you even more beautiful than ever before and especially if you like this laying down or earlier before you brought me this close to you''.

Roxas as he uses one hoof to rub her cheek up and down while the other for moving some of her manes to the side as he looks lovingly into her eyes

'' Oh, Roxas come here you big lug''. Rarity said as she puts her hooves all over him and began kissing his cheeks and neck at rapid speed.

Rarity's sudden loving action made Roxas moan and gasp from her attempt causing him to hold her tightly with his hooves and wings.'' AHHH RARITY''.

"This feels pretty different than nuzzling with Applejack" Roxas thought.

Rarity stops her kissing to speak to him and began stroking both his cheeks on his face with her hooves.

'' Oh Roxas, I'm so glad I was able to teach you more things about Love''.

'' Thank you for teaching me I hope you don't mind if I do this to you''. Roxas said as he moves both of his hooves down to her cutie mark flanks and begin massaging them like Applejack taught him and squeezing them both after that

'' OHHH ROXAS what you're doing is so lovely and marvelous, how are you so good at satisfying a mare's needs of bodily pleasure?''. Rarity said as she moans and groans at him with a red blush

'' Well, I had a good teacher you can thank Applejack the next time you see her''. Roxas said

'' Oh I intend to do just that when I get the chance Roxas thank you for telling me and yes I don't mind if you do this to me it feels so good and I want to enjoy more it darling so don't stop please I want to enjoy the feeling of having a stallion on my body and touching it ''.

'' I won't Rarity I got to say your one lucky mare cause I won't have to hold your flanks in a tighter grip your body is so well-balanced and well-toned that it makes snuggling you feels perfect''. Roxas said as he moved his face down to nuzzle her face while continuing to stroke, squeeze and grope rarity's body with his hooves and wings making her moan and groan a lot louder.

As he did this Rarity did the same to him stroking, squeezing, and groping Roxas's body and flanks with her hooves, then she covers them with a blanket, and finally, she began kissing him again on both his cheeks this time causing him to moan and groan for Rarity's affections even more while forming a red blush himself.

'' I love you Roxas and I want you to be happy I'm so glad that you're here with me you have no idea how long I've been waiting to have a special moment like this with you''. Rarity said.

'' Well I'm glad to help and can't wait to return the favor one day by saying I love you back too along with the others someday my dear''. Roxas said

'' I'm looking forward to it, my sweet precious stallion but until then...let's enjoy savoring this moment as we have both have each other this loving embrace''. Rarity said

After some time has passed Roxas and Rarity are still sleeping on top of each other while sighing blissfully in each other's deep embrace as they continue lovingly touching each other's bodies making their red blushes turn into pink blushes in the process.

But Roxas also was thinking about something else, about castle oblivion, maybe that was the answer he was looking for, or maybe not.

He finally achieved the dream and decided to investigate it later.

Meanwhile in another world...

"DIZ, LOOK!" Riku said pointing at the computer screen.

"How...how can this be?"

"The restoration has stopped, this is more dangerous than I thought. " DIZ said.

" Was that supposed to mean?"

"If Roxas doesn't merge with Sora, then we can expect the worse" DIZ said.

" You saying that Sora could die here?" Riku asked.

" No, he would not perish but he'll just be an empty body without memories" DiZ explained.

"Damn it, what about Namine?, did she founded out Roxas location?" Riku asked.

"Negative but it seems when the dark explosion happened, we reduced the search area considerably. "DIZ said.

" Well... we better start playing our cards better, we need Sora's help against Xemnas." Riku said.

"Dont Worry Riku, we still have plenty of time, and I even designed a plan B in case something terrible happens to him." DiZ said.

" What do you mean?" Riku said.

"The restoration might be stopped, but Sora's vital signs are intact, and what is better is that the darkness hasn't reached the missing part of his heart." DiZ said.

" That's good to hear, but let's quit the talking, and let's focus on finding Roxas before they find him first." Riku said.

" Dont worry buddy, I'll help you to wake up, even if it's the last thing I do"

Chapter 13: Believe

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[Organization XIII 2.5 Remix starts]

The atmosphere was tense, and the repetitious image of a dark shore was melted on Roxas's mind.

"Where am I?" is all that he could say.

$#$%$#$% I've been to see him #$#$$@#
"He looks a lot like you" an ominous voice said.

"Wait...I remember this"

Roxas saw two cloaked figures talking on the shore.

"Who are you?"

"I'm What's left or maybe I'm all that ever was"

"I meant your name"

"My name is of no importance"

"But how about you?...do you remember your true name"

"My true name is...
#^^#%@%#%#Sora#^^$%@Roxas!?"

[ENDS]

Suddenly one of the two cloaked figures distorted and melted into the background, disappearing in a blink of an eye.

"Whoa" Roxas said waking up fast.

"What a dream" He thought.

Day 18: Training Day.

[Lazy afternoons 2.5 starts]

After that weird experience, Roxas realized he was still in Rarity's house.

"Oh boy, what a night," Roxas said remembering his "exotic" moments with Rarity.

"Looks like somepony is still on top of me, I'll try to be careful, I don't want to wake her up"Roxas thought.

The stallion with extreme caution got out of bed grabbed his new clothes and went downstairs without making a sound.

"Well I better keep moving"

Roxas walked downstairs to the kitchen. Once he arrived, he looked at the cookbook they both used yesterday to make dinner, when he looked into the breakfast sections he figured out what to make for Rarity, himself, and Sweetie belle for breakfast.

"Let's see, if I want to finish this whole food before Rarity and Sweetie belle wake up, I'll need the help of my equestrian trio and maybe some samurai too"

But for him to get it done before Rarity wakes up he needs some help so he summons his nobodies the samurais and the equestrian trio after moving his hoof to the right to make them appear.

'' Samurais, Equestrian trio, we got work to do, follow my lead''. Roxas said as the group started to cook breakfast.

One hour later sweetie belle came into the kitchen and saw Roxas with some strange white creatures.

'' Roxas! who?, what?, why are all these creatures and ponies doing here and... did you make breakfast for me and my sister'' Sweetie Belle asked.

'' Yes I did and breakfast for myself too, oh! and for the record these beings you see before, there are the bodyguards I can control and summon them with my powers when I need help''. Roxas explained.

'' But how can you do that, and did you spend the night here at our house?''
Sweetie Belle asked.

'' Imagine that I'm a special type of pony, and your sister invites me to stay over for the night so I wanna show my appreciation for welcoming me to your humble home to the both of you''. Roxas said.

When Sweetie Belle saw the meal that Roxas has prepared for them she screamed with happiness.

'' Thanks Roxas this looks really good I'm gonna enjoy this''. Sweetie Belle said as she lick her lips.

''Sure no problem Sweetie Belle, now if you excuse me I got to give the rest of them to Rarity before she wakes up later''. Roxas said as he grabbed a tray filled with both his and Rarity's breakfast in his hooves then he dismissed his nobodies and flew towards Rarity's room.

Meanwhile, in Rarity's room, she woke up and saw that Roxas was no longer with her.

'' Uhmm...Roxas...where did you go?'' Rarity asked while she look around the room.

After she look all over her room Rarity moved her head down to look at her blanket while having tears falling from her eyes.

'' Sniff...oh no what have I done, did I go too far on my love advances towards Roxas that I made him feel uncomfortable towards me so he ran off back to Applejack's farm!?''

'' I was so foolish for doing all those extra infatuation attempts on him he must hate me for that''.

She then, heard her door open and move her head up to see who it was.

'' Ah Rarity you wake up just in time for Breakfast in Bed''. Roxas said.

'' Roxas you made breakfast for me?'' Rarity asked

'' Actually for all of us, Sweetie belle is already eating hers in the kitchen but...whoa Rarity is something wrong?'' Roxas said as he saw tears in Rarity's eyes

'' I'm sorry Roxas, it's just you left me on my bed in the morning. I thought after what I did to you last night I figure you were mad at me''.

Roxas went towards her and put the tray on her legs as he sit on the blanket covers right next to her.

'' How could I be mad at you Rarity after the wonderful experience that you gave me last night, it makes me want to enjoy the pleasure of being with somepony else from time to time''. Roxas said as he then buries his face in her chest again while having his hooves around her body.

'' And I got to say Rarity when my face and body were on your chest I managed to hear a heartbeat coming from you, that helped me to calm down and relax with the sound."

That comment made Rarity's face blush fully red and wrap her hooves around him so he can feel more of her chest.

'' I didn't know. Why you didn't mention it before? I would have helped you without hesitation''. Rarity asked.

" I don't know, I guess this is new for me too, but the sound of a heartbeat makes me feel...secure" Roxas answered.

'' Well, I'm glad that you enjoy what I did for you last night maybe if we spend more time together and you behave like you were last night I might consider showing you more things''. Rarity said.

'' Are you sure Rarity? I'm not sure if I'm prepared for that'' Roxas asked

'' Yes Roxas, besides, you are proving yourself to be the type of stallion who wouldn't take advantage of a mare's body to satisfy his lustful desires. And I like that you want to take your time and explore your options on what to do around others especially around a girl so you can keep making each other happy. If this was some other stallion I'll give him a loud scolding and a good mare's beating, but you Roxas, you're an exception so I'll allow it''. Rarity said.

'' Thank you Rarity that means a lot to me, you are the best''. Roxas said as he nuzzled in her chest causing Rarity's red face to turn into a pink face holding him even tighter, putting her chin on top of his mane, and forming tears of joy in her eyes.

'' Oh my Celestia he is feeling the same way about me'' Rarity thought.

They held each other for a few minutes until rarity let Roxas go after her tears dry up and her face turn back to normal so they can eat their breakfast together. Once Rarity took another look at their food she said:

'' Wow, Roxas I can't believe you made all this for us thank you I'm so glad to have met you''.

'' Me too, Rarity, me too''. Roxas said as he wrap one of his wings on her back while using the other to help him eat his food

'' Mmm Roxas this is so delicious you're pretty good at cooking''.

'' Uh-huh you can say that again I outdid myself''. Roxas said as he ate his food too.

As soon as they were done eating and drinking their lemonades Roxas and Rarity took turns in the bathroom to freshen up and then he put on his clothes and grab the tray filled with their empty plates to bring downstairs to the kitchen.

Afterward, Roxas went over to fold his black cloak into a small item so he could put it in his pockets. Roxas went to the front door and before he leaves Rarity's house he turn towards Rarity and Sweetie Belle to say goodbye to them.

'' Bye Rarity and Sweetie Belle see you guys next time''.

'' See ya, Roxas I hope we get to play together real soon later, I got to go''. Sweetie Belle said as she walks out of the boutique.

'' Ta ta darling I'm looking forward to seeing you again''. Rarity said.

'' Wait before I go here Rarity... this is for teaching me more things about love''.

Roxas said as he moved his head towards her cheek landing a small but sweet kiss.
That action made Rarity gasp a little and almost fall unconscious.

Then Roxas gave her a warm hug and finally said goodbye.

'' Until the next time, we meet again Rarity''.

After that Roxas walked out the door and started going into town while Rarity watch him leave, however, once she noticed that he was gone, her face started blushing up again. She placed a hoof on her chest and thought...

“Oh dear, that was... Quite the experience...hmm someday Roxas you will be Mine.” she then closes the door and walks back to her shop to begin opening hours.

[Lazy afternoons ends]

As Roxas was exploring the village to get used to his new home and surroundings he started thinking with his mouth open.

'' Man, this world is way different from the World That Never Was, back there it was just pain and suffering while here it has more Light making this place more peaceful and less violent, maybe I could have a brand new life here... a different approach... some peace and tranquility after all''.

"Heh, idiot you think that beings like us could live a peaceful life? Don't make me laugh, sooner or later the organization is going to find you" Nightmare said

"Oh shut up, we don't know that it seems that this world is very far away from the organization's headquarters" Roxas replied.

" We'll see, I can't wait to see how well prepared you are with that keyblade of yours" Nightmare replied disappearing in the process.

[Working together Kingdom Hearts 2 starts]

'' Ugh, he's right, I haven't done a whole lot of keyblade fighting lately and here it doesn't seem to be a lot of threats going on in this world aside from the occasional nobodies and heartless that show up at random times. I should spend a lot of my time training with Twilight and the others to prepare them against the organization''. Roxas thought.

'' I couldn't agree with you more Roxas''. A voice spoke from behind.

"Woah!!!!" Roxas screamed preparing the Keyblade.

When Roxas turned to see who said that he saw that it was Twilight sparkle who was wearing her Destiny Adventures Outfit.

"Twilight, you scared me so bad"Roxas said.

"Sorry, I was just about to come to get you from Sweet Apple Acres so we can start training, but it looks like I found you halfway''. Twilight replied.

'' Right, so you want to start training huh?, great let's get started I'll have my nobodies be our training dummies and target practices we could use a warm-up''. Roxas said.

"Sounds good to me, but first, come with me, we'll do it outside of ponyville in the open grasslands so that way no one could get hurt when I start learning the same magic that you can do''. Twilight said.

When they arrive at the location Roxas summoned his Pegasus ninjas and started instructing Twilight on how to cast the same spells as his.

'' All right Twilight, close your eyes, now try to imagine a spell that you haven't done before, then concentrate on your magic with that idea in mind."

"Could you give me a more detailed example?" Twilight asked.

"Hmm, let's started with the fire spell, imagine the heat, the weaves that a candle would produce in a room, imagine a bonfire in a forest, focus clearly on channeling that energy, and finally launch out that spell from your body, in your case, it will be your horn" Roxas explained.

"I think I got it"

Twilight went into an offensive stance as she look and watch intently at her target's fast movements then she noticed a large amount of them about to converge in one spot she took aim and concentrate on forming an essence of fire compacted into a form of a sphere from the tip of her glowing horn.

“Okay here goes nothing, Fire!” It rocketed off away from her and towards her intended target. When it reached one of the pegasuses that formed the cluster, it exploded shattering and dispersing countless others that were nearby into sparkling specks of dust.

Twilight was surprised at how effective her first cast was, she felt ecstatic that her calculations were correct, and she took a moment to cheer for herself.

'' Yes I did it! I cast a brand new spell that was completely new to me''. Twilight shouted.

'' Huh not bad Twilight but can you cast it defensively? Mages, Samurais, and Fighters Attack!!!" Roxas said as he point his hoof at her and summon his other members of the equestrian trio along with his samurai nobodies to engage her in battle.

Twilight was more than eager to try her new magic on live targets. From what she learned from Roxas, there was more than one way to use some spells. She expressed this as she charged through the mages, samurais, and fighters with multiple fireballs revolving around her rapidly setting them on fire and eventually destroying them.

“Out of my way!” she cheered as she continued to barrel through more and more nobodies that Roxas kept throwing at her with her fire spell until she stopped for a second.

"If I concentrate enough, maybe..." Twilight thought as her horn began to glow in a light blue tone.

'' Yeah!! Eat Ice suckers''.
The mare was able to switch between a fire spell and to blizzard spell without any problems.

Twilight then jumped up in the air to cast the same spell again by twirling her body around like a tornado and firing a blizzard all around her wide spreading the attack and turning the nobodies into nice-looking ice sculptures. She then struck a pose as she exhaled sharply through her nose with a proud grin:

“ Special delivery from SugarCube Corner, anypony order some Nobodies Popsicles?!”

"Woah!! Impressive" Roxas shouted.

"I'm not done yet, look at this" She replied.

She then used her natural magic to levitate the ice sculptures and forced them to crash and shatter into the samurais she saw in the distance. Even if this didn’t destroy them it was enough to create an opening for Twilight to cast out her third new spell she charged her horn again this time it released a spark.

“Thunder!” in the distance the huddled-up group of frozen nobodies were stricken by a bolt out of nowhere and were convulsing on the spot if they weren’t already destroyed which ended their existence.

'' Very good Twilight, I'm impressed, it appears you can learn the same spells just like me, if we keep the training at this pace you will be able to master every type of spell in no time!! I got to say, you have a knack for magic, just like Princess Celestia said you would.” Roxas said.

'' Heh thanks, Roxas and I got to say these spells are so strange the magic applied is a whole different way; I’m just so used to the ones here in Equestria, these are on a whole new level, I can't wait to learn more from you''. Twilight said as she got herself psyched up for another round.

"Okay...for the last lesson of today's magic Training... let's spare together Twilight" Roxas said.

"Wha...what...what?"Twilight replied very surprisedly.

"Come on, I'm not going to use my keyblade against you."Roxas said.

"O....ok, here goes nothing...Fire"Twilight screamed as she casts a small fire orb.

"Hmm... Reflect"Roxas said.

A small barrier appeared covering Roxas's entire body.

The fire orb that Twilight cast was absorbed and then reflected in a light spark form.

"Hey...that's cheating"Twilight said

"Hahaha, that is going to be the next magic I teach you," Roxas said.

"Not all battles rely on offensive spells, you need to know defensive ones too," Roxas said.

But before that they could continue with their training Roxas noticed Pinkie Pie sneaking from cover to cover, wearing an umbrella hat and looking up at the sky.

[Working together ends]

'' Uhh Pinkie pie? what exactly are you doing right now?'' Roxas asked with one of his eyebrows raise.

'' Ugh, never mind her Roxas we have to get back into our training. She's just being Pinkie Pie''. Twilight said with serious determination.

'' More like she's Super-extra Pinkie Pie today''. Roxas answered back.

[eerie music plays]

'' Hmm... Twitchy twitch twitch''. Pinkie Pie said as her body starts acting up.

'' Pinkie Pie? What in the wide, wide world of Equestria are you up to?'' Twilight asked with concern.

'' Oh! It's my tail! It's my tail! It's a-twitch a-twitchin'! And you know what that means!'' Pinkie replied.

'' Actually, Pinkie, I haven't the slightest idea''. Twilight said.

'' The twitchin' means my Pinkie Sense is telling me that stuff's gonna start falling! You two better duck for cover''. Pinkie explained.

'' Oh, Pinkie, it's not gonna rain. Why there's barely even a cloud in the-ugh!'' Twilight said but a frog falls on her face mid-sentence.

[Music stops]

'' Where did that creature come from''? Roxas asked as he look up summoning his keyblade.

Fluttershy is seen flying above Pinkie, Roxas, and Twilight carrying a basket, a bag, and a cart, all loaded with goofy-looking frogs.

'' Oh, I'm so, so sorry. You okay, Twilight Sparkle? I just couldn't stand to see the pond getting so overpopulated, what with the frogs all hopping into each other and all, so I decided to fly as many as I can over to Froggy Bottom Bog''. Fluttershy said.

'' Of course, you did''. Twilight said.

'' [muffled] Bye-bye!'' Fluttershy said.

[Welcome to Wonderland KH 1 starts]

'' Um... Twilight? You gotta little somethin' on your face there''. Pinkie said.

'' Oh really? Did your Pinkie Sense tell you that, too''? Twilight said sarcastically.

'' Nah! I could just see it. La-la-la-la-la...'' Pinkie said in a goofy way

'' C'mon, Roxas let's continue our practice session where there's a little less commotion''. Twilight said as she walks away.

"Wow! That was amazing! Pinkie Pie predicted something would fall, and it did''! Roxas said with excitement.

'' Oh, come on Roxas. She said that something would fall, and a frog just happened to fall right around the same time. A coincidence, nothing else to it''. Twilight replied jealously.

'' I don't know Twilight, remember the whole parasprite incident we had? Pinkie pie was able to have a solution to it we should study her odd behavior''. Roxas said.

'' My tail! My tail! Twitch-a-twitch! Twitch-a-twitch! Somethin' else is gonna fall!'' Pinkie said as her body acts up again.

'' Oh, Pinkie, please. Nothing else is gonna fa-Aaah''! Twilight dismissed this and again gets cut off mid-sentence, this time falling into a ditch.

'' Oh no, Twilight! Pinkie pie, tell me, is it... safe to go help her?'' Roxas asked.

'' It's okay, my tail just stopped twitching so no other problems will occur for now. La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la...'' Pinkie said in another goofy way.

'' Ha ha ha your so funny pinkie pie I like your crazy bizarre antics!'' Roxas said with a smile.

'' Oh please Roxas, you can't actually believe this, can you?''. Twilight replied.

Afterward, Applejack arrived shortly after the discussion.

'' Uh, Twilight? Why are you hanging out in a ditch?''

'' Because Pinkie Pie predicted it''! Roxas answered her

'' Honestly, Roxas, she did not. Two coincidences in a row like this may be unlikely, but it's still easier to believe than twitchy tails that predict the future''. Twilight said.

When Applejack heard Twilight mention "twitchy tail" she goes for a cover, '' [gasp] Twitchy tail? Pinkie Sense? Whoa! Nyu-uh''!

'' Don't worry, it's safe. The prediction already came true''. Roxas reassured her.

'' Oh, wait. Don't tell me you believe in this stuff, too Applejack?'' Twilight asked her.

'' I know it doesn't make much sense, but those of us who have been in Ponyville a while have learned over time that, if Pinkie's a-twichin', you better listen''. Applejack said.

'' My ears are flopping! My ears are flopping''! Pinkie replied.

'' And What does that mean pinkie pie?'' Roxas asked.

'' I'll start a bath for you Twilight''. Pinkie answered.

'' Huh? [chuckles] A bath? This thing keeps on getting more ridiculous by the minute [splash] ''! Twilight said while she laughs at pinkie's statement.

Twilight, again, dismissed the prediction, getting caked in mud from a hay cart passing through a puddle behind her.

'' Seriously? Come On!'' Twilight replied expressing her frustration

The scene fades to Pinkie's bathroom in her apartment above Sugarcube Corner. She explained to Twilight, who's having a bath, that her Pinkie Sense involves:

"Different, little, niggly feelings [meaning] different things.

'' Sooo, basically, it works like this: I get different, little, niggly feelings and they mean different things. Like when my back is itchy, it means it's my lucky day. And, when my knee gets pinchy, that means something scary's about to happen''. Pinkie pie explained.

'' Is your knee pinchy now?'' Twilight asked.

'' No, but my shoulder's achy. That means there's an alligator in the tub''. Pinkie replied.

Twilight jumps out of the tub in fright at pinkie's answer.

'' [scream] How come your knee didn't get pinchy?! That isn't just scary, it's downright dangerous''! Twilight said with worry.

'' No, it's not, silly! This is my pet alligator, Gummy. He has no teeth. See? Haha''! Pinkie said while Gummy gums at her mane and tail.

'' Okay, okay... I get it, can we go now''? Twilight answered.

Twilight and Pinkie walked out from Sugarcube Corner. Roxas was standing on his hind legs with his back on the wall and having his hooves crossed over each other waiting for them to come out.

'' Well, I still don't believe all this... "special power" stuff. It's just a bunch of mumbo-jumbo''. Twilight said.

'' What's not to believe? You do magic, what's the difference''? Pinkie pie replies.

'' Huge! For one thing, [clears throat] magic is something you study and practice. It only happens when you decide to do it, and it's meant to make something specific that you choose to happen, happen. With you, uh, it makes no sense at all''! Twilight said.

'' That's so not true, Twilight! Sometimes it's a bunch of random things happening to my body at random times that supposedly predict the future I call 'em combos". Pinkie pie said.

'' Combos??'' Twilight and Roxas asked.

'' Sure! You know, like, ear flop, then knee twitch, then eye flutter that means the sky is about to be graced with a beautiful rainbow''! Pinkie pie explained.

'' Oh boy...That's a weird sequence of actions to cause a combination move pinkie''. Roxas said.

'' I have to agree with Roxas on that one pinkie''. Twilight said.

The trio then reach the Golden Oak Library, and Pinkie suddenly experienced more weird body reactions:

"Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch, a combo!!!"

"Quick, take cover" Roxas shouted but it was too late.

Twilight got squashed by Spike slamming the library door open. Spike back up out of the library with an armload of books, accompanied by a sound effect of a truck backing up.

'' Uh-oh, I feel a combo coming on. Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch''! Pinkie pie said.

"Again?" Roxas said uncomfortably.

[crash]

'' Ugh''! Twilight said.

[beeping noises of a truck backing up]

'' Ughhh... You said that combo meant "beautiful rainbow". Twilight said with a groan.

'' Oh no-no-no-no-no. You're thinking of an ear flop, then a knee twitch, then an eye flutter. This was an ear flop, then an eye flutter, then a knee twitch. That usually means "look out for opening doors". You okay?'' Pinkie asked her friend.

'' I don't believe this''. Twilight said.

'' You don't believe because you don't understand''. Pinkie said back

'' Hmm...there's got to be an explanation to this''. Twilight said.

'' Oh I got a bad feeling about this''. Roxas said as he shake his head left and right

The scene cross-fades to the library basement where Pinkie Pie is hooked up to some sort of measuring instrument, a helmet with blinking lights strapped on her head, and her forelegs secured by metallic clasps.

'' Umm Twilight are you sure that this is safe and won't harm her body with static electricity?''. Roxas said with a concerned face.

'' Trust me Roxas you know how I am with being organized and scientific with science''. Twilight said.

'' Okay. Now when you get another twitch, we'll have all kinds of scientific information''.

'' Okie-Dokie-Loki Twilight''! Pinkie said.

[steam stack whistling periodically]

'' Any twitches yet?'' Roxas asked.

'' Nopey-dopey''! Pinkie replied.

'' Now? Anything''? Twilight asked

'' Wait! Hold on! Uhh, no''. Pinkie said.

'' Are you kidding me?! After a whole day of nonstop twitching, now that I've got you all hooked up, you're not getting a single one?'' Twilight said while irritated.

'' I don't control it, they just come and go Twilight''. Pinkie explained.

'' That makes no sense''! Twilight said.

'' Hmm... so you're saying that even you don't fully understand why and how you have this strange power Pinkie, you just follow along with it and improvise however you can''. Roxas said.

'' That is right Roxas sometimes you just have to believe in things, even when you can't figure 'em out they're just there because they have to be''. Pinkie said.

'' I will not believe in anything I cannot explain''. Twilight said

'' Wait, hold on, I'm feeling something...'' Pinkie replied.

'' Oh my gosh, what? What is it''?! Twilight asked with excitement

[Pinkie Pie's stomach growls]

'' It's my tummy! That usually means I'm hungry! Let's eat''!Pinkie said.

'' Ha ha ha pinkie pie that's all you can give us?''. Roxas said laughing while moving his body back and forth.

'' Urgh... You know what? [bite] [snap] Just forget it! I don't need to know if this is real or not. I don't need to understand it! I don't even care''! Twilight said.

'' Okie-dokie-lokie. [gasp] Uh-oh. [gasp] Hu-bu-bu-bu-buh''! Pinkie said as her body starts reacting again.

Twilight angrily gave up, and Pinkie slipped out of her helmet and restraints. On their way out of the basement, Pinkie gets an ear flop, eye flutter, and knee-twitch, then Twilight again gets smashed behind a door that Spike opens.

[smash]

'' Pinkie, Roxas? Have you seen Twilight''? Spike asked.

'' Uh-huh''. Pinkie answered

'' Ooo that's gonna leave a mark''. Roxas said.

'' Twilight? What are ya doing back there?'' Spike asked her.

'' Rrrrgh... Did you two plan this''? Twilight asked.

'' Plan what''? Spike asked again.

'' Urgh! This is ridiculous. This can't be happening. This makes no sense. I have to figure this out''. Twilight said.

A little time later Twilight was spying on Pinkie using a bush as concealment. Twilight decided to wear some protection, a pith helmet along with her KH outfit was enough for her experiment, she used some binoculars to observe Pinkie's actions while taking some distance just in case anything bad happened.

''[giggling] [sniff] Mmm... [giggling]''

[Music stops]

[tribal music]

Roxas walked up to Twilight and accidentally startled her.

'' Twilight?'' Roxas asked.

'' Ah''! Twilight screamed out

'' Whoa''! Roxas said in surprise

'' Honestly, Roxas don't you know better than to sneak up on ponies?'' Twilight said as she catches her breath

'' Consider this like revenge for what you did to me earlier, but, um, well, isn't that what you're doing.?''Roxas asked

''[gasp] No! I'm doing scientific research. I'm observing Pinkie Pie, scientific name: Pinkius Pieicus, in its natural habitat''. Twilight explained her rebuttal.

'' Pinkius-whoicus? Huh!'' Roxas asked with confusion.

'' There's something fishy going on with the whole twitchy prediction thing, and I'm getting to the bottom of it. So, shh. Come on, Pinkius Pieicus is on the move''. Twilight said.

At the school playground, Twilight saw Pinkie scratching her nose before rushing to find a place to hide:

"Like something's about to fall from the sky."

Pinkie Pie:'' [humming]''

'' Hm... Itchy nose...''Twilight thought.

Pinkie Pie'' [gasp]''

'' Aha! That makes no sense. See? She's hiding like something's about to fall from the sky, but a twitchy tail means something's gonna fall from the sky, not an itchy nose''. Twilight said.

[theremin music].

[a swarm of bees buzzing]

'' This proves...''

Roxas:'' [gasp] Uh oh''

Twilight Sparkle:'' ...perhaps conclusively, that—''

'' Run for it''! Roxas said as he runs off.

'' Roxas! Where are you going? I'm trying to teach you the value of scientific—''
Before she finished dictating her conclusion to Roxas, a swarm of bees appeared and attacked her directly.

[swarm buzzing]

'' Ow! Ouch! Ow! [whimper]'' Twilight said as she is running from the bees.

" Careful Twilight, here let me heal your wounds with my magic" Roxas said.

"Ugh, thanks Roxas" Twilight answered.

"C'mon Pinkie is heading towards Applejack's farm" Roxas said.

The pair went to Applejack's barn, where they saw another of pinkie pie's weird antics.

'' What's she doing now?'' Roxas asked.

'' Smelling a flower''. Twilight answered him

'' Wait. I'm getting something. Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch''.Pinkie thought out loud.

'' Hold on... didn't she tell us that's the combo that says "watch out for opening doors"! Roxas said.

'' Oh-ho. You really...really believe this stuff, don't you? Here, let me show you there's nothing to be afraid of. Do you see? I promise you there's nothing to fear from that— Wo-o-ah! Ow! Ugh! Ow! Ow''! Twilight scoffed his belief in the prediction, and again suffered mid-sentence when she falls into a cellar door that had just opened.

'' Twilight! You came to visit my new apple cellar, how nice. Twi? Are you okay? Uh, Twi''? Applejack asked.

'' Sorry I haven't been showing up for work today Applejack, Twilight here wanted to train with me and then we caught up investigating and researching pinkie pie's Pinkie Sense''. Roxas said as he pick up Twilight with his wings and place her on his back

'' It's no trouble at all Roxas, besides, you are having a lot going on in your life lately, and eventually, there are going to be some days when my family and I aren't always going to see you around the farm" Applejack said as she puts a hoof on his shoulder.

"Still, I'll do my best with the chores once we finished this Pinkie pie dilemma" Roxas said.

"Dont ya worry partner, I got ya cover" Applejack said.

'' Thanks, applejack I'll see you later''. Roxas said nuzzling her cheek before he left the apple cellar.

After he left with Twilight, Applejack blushed she began thinking a lot about Roxas and her feelings, she started questioning if this whole thing could jeopardize her work on the farm.

'' Oh Roxas I never gave romance much thought ever since I been working on my family's farm but the moment you came here to Sweet Apple Acres changed everything on what other things that I want to do with my life and I want you to experience it with me real soon''.

[Music stops]

After recovering a little from the accident, Twilight now was in leg casts sitting in a wheelchair, still observing Pinkie Pie with her binoculars.

''Twilight look at yourself I think you should take a break from this science investigation that we're doing your body looks like it can't handle much more harm than it already has''. Roxas said to reason with his friend.

'' Hold on I see pinkie's twitchy tail acting up again''. Twilight says as she spots another change to pinkie's body.

'' Twitchy tail? [gasp] Twilight we need to get away from this spot right now''. Roxas warned his friend.

'' Hush, Roxas! We can't let Pinkie know we're here, remember?''

'' Something's gonna fall and hurt you again Twilight we should just trust pinkie pie's experience on this strange phenomenon or Better yet at least put on Protective Shielding for when these things start to occur''! Roxas said in an agitated tone.

'' Ugh, Roxas honestly, you're overreacting—[crack],[clang],[smash],[crash] ''. Twilight again dismisses the prediction and tells Roxas he's overreacting, but before she can finish her sentence a series of classic cartoon props drop on her head: a flower pot, an anvil, a cart of hay, and finally a piano.

'' See what I tell you... ugh hold on I'll heal you up Curaga''. Roxas said with a face hoof and then trotted towards her, summons his keyblade, and cast a healing spell on her.

'' [humming] Hey, Applejack. Whatcha doin''? Pinkie asked

'' Takin' more apples to my new apple cellar. How 'bout you, Pinkie? Whatchu doing?'' Applejack responded.

'' Oh, letting Twilight secretly follow me all day without me knowing''. Pinkie said.

'' You mean you knew all along?! Why didn't you tell me''? Twilight asked

''[giggles] Silly, that would've spoiled the secret''! Pinkie explained.

'' Is your tail still twitching''? Roxas asked to her

'' Nope all done, clear skies from here on in, as far as I can tell— Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu''! Suddenly, Pinkie's entire body begins shaking.

'' Oh no! What does that one mean''? Roxas asked with worry.

'' Dunno, never gotten any like it before, but whatever that shudder's about, it's a doozy. Something you'd never expect to happen is gonna happen! Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu hu-bu-bu-bu! And it's gonna happen... at Froggy Bottom Bog''! Pinkie pie explained.

''[gasp] That's where Fluttershy's headed''! Applejack said.

'' Oh no! Is the prediction about her''? Roxas asked.

'' Uh, I'm not sure''. Pinkie said.

'' Then we better go and make sure she's okay''. Applejack said.

'' Calm down, everypony. All we know right now is that Pinkie Pie just got a case of the shivers that's all''. Twilight tried to reason with them.

'' Twilight one of our friends could be in danger we should go check up on her '' Roxas said with a serious frown.

'' All right, all right we'll go after Fluttershy just so I want to be there to see the look on Pinkie's face when we find out nothing's wrong''. Twilight said.

'' Okie-dokie let's move out team''! Pinkie pie said as the trio went off to Fluttershy's location.

The group headed towards Fluttershy's house, Pinkie was still getting her twitches and Twilight didn't waste any opportunity to make sarcastic remarks towards her.

''[shivers] Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu''!

'' Are you Cold? Need a jacket or something?''Twilight said with a smug grin on her face.

'' No thanks, I'm fine. [shivers] Hu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu''! Pinkie answered.

'' So... Whadda'ya think happening to Fluttershy right now''? Roxas asked.

'' I hope nothin'''. Applejack said.

'' It better not be Heartless or Nobodies because they're the last thing I want to see around here''. Roxas said with anger in his voice.

'' I'm tryin' not to think about it Roxas''. Applejack said.

'' Well if it is then they're in for a big surprise with my new powers as a Pegasus Pony''. Roxas said with a smirk.

'' What if... What if she exploded, and then... and then exploded again''!? Pinkie said.

'' Can you do that? Can somepony explode twice''? Roxas asked.

'' Of course not''. Applejack said

'' But what if she exploded, and exploded again, and then— ugh''! Pinkie said.

'' Will you two stop? She's fine, I'm sure of it''. Twilight replied with annoyance.

'' I hope you're right, for Fluttershy's sake. Look! There's Froggy Bottom Bog''! Applejack said as she pointed to the location in front of them.

The party reached the bog and soon just to Fluttershy safe and sound.

Applejack: Fluttershy?
Pinkie Pie: Fluttershy? [gasp]
Roxas: Fluttershy! You're okay!

'' Of course, why wouldn't I be''. Fluttershy said.

'' Phew, what a relief''. Applejack said.

'' I'm so glad everything's all right''. Pinkie pie said.

'' Sorry, I know it's not nice to gloat but... Aha! I told you there was nothing to worry about, and I was right. Pinkie Pie said whatever she was shuddering about was a [cough] doozy, and [cough] and the only [cough] doozy here is how right I am''. Twilight said with a victorious smile on her face.

Without her noticing, a huge creature creeps around the ponies, Applejack and Roxas call Twilight's attention to it.

'' Um... Twilight?''Applejack said to get twilight's attention

'' Pinkie's made a lot of predictions today but [cough] ugh, what is that smell? But what we've shown here is that there's no point in believing [cough] in anything you can't see for yourself''. Twilight continued her monologue.

'' For goodness sake, Twilight s-See What's Behind You!'' Roxas said as he point at something behind her with his wings.

She looks behind her and there is a gigantic four-headed hydra that growls and roars at them.

'' I see it... but I don't believe it''! Twilight said.

[hydra roars]

[Shrouding dark cloud KH starts]

'' Is that a hydra''?! Pinkie pie said.

'' Who cares? Run''! Applejack said.

The ponies scream and started running for their lives except for Pinkie pie who stood there petrified with Fear resulting in Twilight going back for her.

Pinkie Pie: [whimper]

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie! Come on!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! [pant]

'' PINKIE Snap out of it so you and Twilight can get out of there NOW!'' Roxas said with a small amount of darkness coming off of him.

'' Oh, What are we going to do now''? Fluttershy said with fear and worry.

[hydra roars]

Fluttershy: Ah!

[hydra head laughs]

'' Anypony got any bright ideas?'' Roxas asked while flying away from the bloodthirsty hydra.

'' I got one, quick, Everypony up that hill''! Twilight said.

The group ran up to the hill but get trapped at the edge of a cliff, with stepping-stone pillars leading to the other side.

'' I think we're gonna make it''. Twilight said.

'' But Pinkie's still shuddering''! Roxas said.

'' Oh, lookie there, it stopped. O-h-h-h, t-h-e-r-e i-t i-s a-g-a-i-n''! Pinkie said as her body acts up again.

[ponies gasp]

'' Ugh, he'll be up here in no time! Quick, one at a time, cross''! Twilight said.

Fluttershy is the first pony to cross the chasm. Despite being a Pegasus she doesn't like flying anytime, however, she recites to herself "a hop, skip, and a jump" to jump past the stepping-stone pillars.

The next pony to go was Pinkie Pie she had another Pinkie Sense before the jump, she started to shake herself over the edge of the cliff but that helped her to do a long super jump that kicks out her to the other side

'' The hydra almost to us. I'll distract him. You two go, now''! Twilight said.

'' Right Applejack hop on my back''. Roxas said as he ready his wings for flight.

She complied by wrapping her hooves around his neck, she started getting a little nervous after that.

“Alright! Don’t let go and hold on tight !” Roxas said and then Applejack tightened her grip on him resulting in her face becoming fully red with a smile on her face.

Roxas then flies towards the other side of the cliff at fast speed while Twilight decides to charge at the hydra head-on, or in this case right under it.

Before she has a chance to cross herself, the hydra lunges at her but misses, driving one of its heads into the edge of the cliff and knocking over one of the stepping-stone pillars, which in turn knocks the next one and the next, so only two are left.

'' Oh... What would a brave pony like Rainbow Dash do? Chaaarge''! Twilight said as she goes against her opponent.

[hydra chirps]
[smack]

'' Twilight come on, get over here before it's too late''! Pinkie, Roxas, Applejack, and Fluttershy called out

[hydra chirps]
[crash]
[crumble]
[ponies gasp]
[hydra roars]

'' Drat, it destroyed parts of the stepping stone bridge''. Roxas said.

'' T-T-T-Twilight! You have to jump''! Pinkie says while stuttering a little shake.

'' I'll never make it''! Twilight said with worry

'' You'll be fine''! Pinkie said encouraging Twilight.

'' I will not''! Twilight reply's back.

[hydra roars]

As the Hydra appear right behind her, Roxas suddenly felt a pulse coming from his body, and then another lost memory came back to him.

"What? I... I feel so sleepy, help...me" he said while fainting on the ground.

The memory showed Roxas and Axel chasing after a Chameleon Heartless in Twilight Town and it lead them to the woods where a big old Mansion reside when they got it cornered Roxas saw someone come out of the trees on his right side.

'' Wait is that $%%#%''. Roxas said.

'' Roxas'' The black hooded girl said as she noticed Roxas and Axel together.

However the Heartless notice this and attacks her with its tongue.

'' Ahh'' The girl said as she rolls and is knocked out of the battle.

'' No $%%#%''. Roxas said as he tries to run towards her.

'' Roxas wait we have to take that thing out first come on''. Axel said as he summons his Chakrams.

'' Okay but let's make this Quick let's go''. Roxas says as he summons his Keyblade and charges into battle with Axel.

The memory fades and then Roxas regains consciousness, then he saw that the hydra grab Twilight with one of its claws and was about to consume her seeing that sight made him have a sudden surge of darkness coming out of his body.

'' AHHHHHH''. Roxas screams out as he put a hoof to his chest and then charges directly at that Hydra with intense speed of shadowy darkness.

''Whoa''. Pinkie, Applejack, and Fluttershy said in union.

With a single flap of Roxas's wings, he was in striking range as he summons his Keyblade. The beast barely had time to put up his guard with its other claw, only for Roxas to break it with a swift side strike with his Keyblade before it had time to buckle down.

This left it open for him to get in close and give its body and face a walloping at supersonic speed attacks. Roxas went in and gave a swipe across the abdomen, then starts twirling into a strong upward slash, and jumping up with a keyblade raised overhead.

“EAT THIS!” With a cry, he slammed the beast into the dirt with enough force to crack the Earth beneath it. He then flew behind the hydra's faces and start smacking his opponent on the back of their heads, temporarily disorienting them and leaving them open to a long combo for Roxas as he strings up a barrage of slashes, knocking the beast’s heads around like a bobbing head

'' RRRRAAAHHH NO ONE HURTS MY FRIENDS''.

Roxas then takes a step backward and hops into the air, lifting his keyblade over and behind his shoulder with both hooves gripping tight on it. Roxas then charge light and dark energy into the blade before he brought it down hard onto the beast's neck. It collided and blew the Hydra away a couple of yards away and let its hold on twilight go.

However, when it landed back on all fours after the attack the hydra then felt a series of 30 invisible slashes of Darkness and Light at the same spots where Roxas had hit them making them fall to the ground and narrowing their eyes at Roxas.

While Roxas is staring down at his opponent it allowed Twilight to get to safety.

[Music ends]

'' Now Twilight It's your only ho-o-ope! You have to take a leap of faith''! Pinkie pie said.

'' [gulp] Here goes nothing''. Twilight said as she jumped over the cliff.

'' Y-ugh! No! Oh no! Noooo! WA-A-A-AH!
Ugh! Blegh''! Twilight said when she jumped but she missed the pillars and landed on a big bubble that bounced her across the chasm and over to her friends.

[ponies cheer]

'' Woo hoo you made it Twilight''. Pinkie said.

Meanwhile back with Roxas, he felt one of his hooves being charged up with Dark energy filling him with more power so he dismisses his Kingdom Key and charge straight at his target punching it in the chest and lifting it upwards

'' YOUR FINISH'' Roxas said holding the Keyblade in his back.

He then uses the Vanquish technique attack to cut the hydra's body

Roxas then flew downwards and do a barrel roll to launch himself up towards its stomach and gave it his strongest hoofed uppercut that made it fly so fast into the sky sending it far away from him it vanish leaving behind a twinkling star absence for a few moments.

After that Roxas floated back down to his friends on the other side breathing heavily a few times and then the Darkness surrounding his body disperses him very quickly returning him to Normal.

'' You guys okay?!''. Roxas said as he turn around to speak to them.

''Yeah we are thankful to you Roxas but what happen to you out there you went berserk it''. The 4 mares said.

"I don't know what happened, but I guess the cause was related to the memory I've experienced right now, when I saw that the hydra got you, I felt the urge to do something, I felt a boost of energy in my body but at the same time an anger I couldn't properly describe, I felt the power of Darkness" Roxas explained.

'' You were showing that thing no mercy Roxas, it looked like you wanted to win that fight so badly in any way possible it was scary''. Fluttershy said.

'' Yeah, you were not acting like yourself Sugarcube''. Applejack said.

'' I don't know how it happened; coincidence, dumb luck, or what, but you said there'd be a doozy here at Froggy Bottom Bogg, and I'd say we just had ourselves one heck of a doozy. I mean that hydra—'' Twilight said.

Pinkie Pie: [shudders]

Twilight Sparkle: Pinkie?

Pinkie Pie: That wasn't it.

Twilight Sparkle: Huh?

Roxas: Seriously Pinkie?

Applejack: What are you talking about, Pink?

"The hydra wasn't the doozy, I'm still getting the shudders. Oo-o-oh, oo-o-oh! Do you see? There it is again. Whatever the doozy was at Froggy Bottom Bogg, my Pinkie Sense says it still hasn't happened''. Pinkie pie said.

'' Huh? But I— WHAT?! The hydra wasn't the doozy?! How could it not be the doozy?! What could be cozier than that''?! Twilight said.

"Dunno, but it just wasn't it."

When Twilight hears the hydra wasn't the doozy, Twilight literally bursts into flames in anger making her eyes turn red, her mane being consumed with fire and her coat glowing white-hot.

'' Rrrgh... [flames and growls] Ooh... I give up...''. Twilight said with Frustration.

'' Give what up, Twi''? Pinkie said.

'' The fight. I can't fight it anymore. I don't understand how, why, or what, but Pinkie Sense somehow... makes sense. I don't see how it does, but it just does. Just because I don't understand doesn't mean it's not true''. Twilight explained.

'' Y-Y-Y-You m-m-mean you b-b-b-believe''? Pinkie said.

'' Yup, I guess I do''. Twilight said.

'' Oo-woo-oo-oo-oo, woo-oo-oo-oo-oh, woo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh! Ooh! [gasp] That was it! That's the doozy''! Pinkie said as her body acts up one more time.

'' What? What is''? Twilight asked her.

'' You believing! I never expected that to happen! That was the doozy Twilight your willingness to believe., oh and, oh what a doozy of a doozy it was! La-la-la-la-la...[giggling]''. Pinkie pie said.

After Pinkie gave her statement Roxas then felt something from inside him it was that same pulse he felt before and when he look at one of his hoofs he saw it cover in darkness again and this time it start forming dark claws coming out of his dark hoof and he hears his voice coming from it but it sounded very dark and evil.

'' ROXAS You Can Never Escape From What You Are''.

"What?! he replied

After he hears that he blinks his eyes and then poofs his hoof became back to normal again making him concerned about what he had just experienced.

'' Alright now that we got that situation done and over with let's go home everypony''. Applejack said.

'' I'm okay with that I had enough dangerous excitement for today''. Fluttershy said.

'' Let's get going then everypony''. Twilight said.

[Fragments of sorrow 1.5 starts]

'' Yeah...sure thing''. Roxas as he snaps out of his train of thought.

But just as they were about to arrive back in Ponyville Roxas felt that dark power again and fall onto his knees with his hooves holding onto his chest. His actions caught the attention of his friends.

'' Roxas what's wrong?'' The 3 mares ask him.

'' Rrrgh...The Power... It Won't... Stop... Coming''. Roxas said with struggle as his essence of darkness is coming out of him again.

As more darkness starts to appear all around it Roxas acts wildly as he rises on his hind legs.

"HAHAHA, you see? This is what I wanted, you are beginning to succumb to the darkness"[ Nightmare said

'' STOP IT, the fight's over I don't need to use your power anymore''. Roxas said as the darkness forms an aura around him and make his whole body glow Black.

'' Oh no, it's happening again''. Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie pie said.

Roxas then move his hooves off his chest and started hitting a tree with a strong hoof punch covered with darkness shattering it upon impact and casting out an energy wave that destroy 11 more trees nearby.

After he did the girls were shocked and surprised by Roxas's destructive dark power and that his hooves were starting to show and form shadowy dark claws coming out of them.

'' GIRLS hurry take my black cloak... that's in my pants left pocket and put it on me... it'll stop what's happening to me Ahhhhh''. Roxas said in Pain as he falls to the ground.

"Meaningless, that will only keep me in control for a little time but I'll be back"

'' All right girls here's the plan Applejack you keep his hooves with dark claws held down, PInkie pie and Fluttershy you two will hold down his wings to prevent him from escaping, and I will use my magic to get his cloak out and put it on him''. Twilight said.

The 3 mares did as they were told and kept Roxas in place while twilight gets his Organization Xlll cloak after she did and unfolds it Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Applejack are struggling to keep Roxas bound as his body starts moving all over the ground like crazy.

'' AHHHH HURRY PLEASE MAKE IT STOP''. Roxas said as something else is appearing out of his dark body which is a purple flaming energy stallion made out of Darkness.

'' Don't worry Roxas I got your back hold on just a bit longer''. Twilight said as she channel her magic to cast a teleporting spell to make the black cloak appear on Roxas's body.

Once it was on him the 3 mares got off him and went toward twilight's spot to see what would happen. And when they did they heard Roxas's voice but it was dark and deep as Roxas got back up on all four legs.

" Ha...ha...ha, so this is the true power of darkness, it's time to finish my purpose, now that I have every memory of Roxas" Nightmare Roxas said.

Suddenly coming inside from Roxas mind, three voices started to talk.

"Hey dont give up now, I know you still have light inside you," A boy said.

"Yes you haven't met Sora yet, I know he will find the answer we were looking for," A girl said.

"Yeah Roxas, fight the Darkness with the strength of your heart," Another boy said.

"WHAT?! what is this? Who are you?

Roxas started shaking and the darkness that was surrounding him just faded away a few seconds later he finally went back to normal.

His flaming purple energy and dark claws on his hooves retracted back into his body and then he collapse down to the grass. Twilight and the others went toward him to check on his condition.

''Roxas are you okay''? The 4 ponies asked him.

'' Yeah, the pain...stopped''. Roxas said with his body shaking and shivering as tears starts falling from his eyes.

'' Oh Roxas don't worry we're here for you like we promised you we would now hold on we'll get you back Home you can rest now''. The 4 mares said as they help pick him up and made sure that his body is laying on all 4 of their backs while they walked together side by side to ensure his safety in a soft comforting way on the way back to Ponyville.

[Music ends]

"Who was that? Those three voices I heard, mean something to me?"Roxas though.

"Ugh I can't remember them"

After a while, the group manage to get back to Ponyville and was at the Golden Oak Library.

'' Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack stay here with Roxas while I go inside and have spike send a letter to Princess Celestia on what new friendship lesson I have learned today and about Roxas's growing dark powers''. Twilight said to her friends.

'' Sure thing Twilight go do what you got to do''. The 3 mares said.

Twilight went inside and she finds Spike in the living room.

'' Spike, oh good, you're here. Take a letter''. Twilight said.

'' With pleasure, Twilight''. Spike said.

'' Dear Princess Celestia, I'm happy to report that I now realize there are wonderful things in this world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true."

"It just means you have to choose to believe in them, and sometimes it takes a friend to show you the way. Furthermore, I gain more dire news about Roxas during our mission to find Fluttershy at Froggy Bottom Bog a hydra came out of nowhere and attack us, and when it had me in its claws and was about to eat me Roxas manage to save me from it but he wasn't acting like himself when he did I don't know how but he somehow manages to have a magic surge to take down the hydra single handily, and send it far away from us by punching it into the skies with tremendous force of dark energy and then a little bit later Roxas lost control of his dark powers and made him go berserk where he punches a tree shattering it and 11 other nearby trees in the process resulting in 1 dozen trees being destroyed upon impact and then his hooves became darken and has dark claws forming out of it, his body had a darken aura surrounding him that made his body glow Black."

"Woah, that happened?"Spike asked.

"Indeed Spike, it was hard to see, I'll tell you later, for now, let's continue"

"Next, from his body, a stallion made out of Darkness appeared, he started talking about a purpose and that he knew all of Roxas's memories now luckily we manage to stop his darkness from spreading further to corrupt his mind. This worries me and my friends especially the fact that Roxas who is a Pegasus pony somehow was able to do something that only unicorn ponies can do, having a magic surge shouldn't be possible for him but he was to defy that logic and have the strength of an earth pony after bucking the hydra to the other side of Equestria... it's like he's secretly an Alicorn and whatever Roxas is I know the fact that he needs us now more than ever if he's going to control his powers and find happiness in his life ever since he was born he worked for this secret dark society"

"Organization Xlll he was forced and forged into War fighting for his whole life as a Warrior and Saboteur Spy making him an agent of evil until one day he had enough and wanted a better life for himself so he can discover and create a brand new purpose in life we need to give him that chance Celestia Please We're all that he has left and seems to be the only ones that care enough to want to help him have Future of a New Beginning for him we can't and shouldn't abandon him Always your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle''.

After Spike finishes writing the letter he takes Twilight's report out to the balcony. Before he can send it, though, Princess Celestia falls out of the sky and takes the scroll from him with a smile then lifts off again.

'' Thank you Spike bye''. Princess Celestia said in a flash.

[Roxas theme Kh2 starts]

'' Ok... that was surprisingly unexpected any way the letter has been given to the princess, Twilight''. Spike said.

'' Thank you spike now I got to see how Roxas is doing with the others goodbye''. Twilight said as she leaves her home.

When she came out she saw Roxas nuzzling in Pinkie, Fluttershy, and Applejack's manes while having his hooves wrap around their necks as he still lay on their backs.

'' Come on everypony we should meet up with Rainbow and Rarity at applejack's farm so we can talk about this with them''. Twilight said.

''Right''. Twilight friends said.

The sun started to set and the group arrive at sweet apple acres to meet their other 2 friends at their favorite hangout.

'' About time what took you guys so long did you have an adventure without us''? Rainbow dash asked.

'' Yeah, Rainbow and J were concerned you guys show up late''. Rarity said.

'' Guys we need to talk''. Twilight said as she and the others take their spots on top of the barn house.

After Twilight and the others explain all that had to happen today the 2 mares were shocked.

'' Whoa, you all did have an adventure but WHAT... Roxas did all that''. Rarity and Rainbow said at the same time.

The rest of the mares nodded in agreement and look at Roxas who had said nothing throughout the entire talk just eating his sea-salt ice cream with his black cloak hood over his head blocking anypony from seeing his face.

''Roxas''. The mane 6 asked.

'' Sorry girls it's just what I went through earlier I never went through that with my dark powers before this is a new experience for me''. Roxas said as he finish eating his ice cream.

'' This is my fault, Roxas, if I wasn't so stubborn in trying to understand pinkie's pinkie sense then you wouldn't have to go through that I'm so sorry''. Twilight said as she places a hoof with his to comfort him.

'' No Twilight I don't blame you for what happened to me this was an unforeseen chain of events we did not anticipate and if you think about it this was bound to happen any way we just found out quicker than later''. Roxas said as he squeeze her purple hoof.

'' Thank you Roxas but now this means your psychological state will get worse later on and it will be a harder challenge for us to help you stay sane''. Twilight said.

'' Yeah but as long as I have somepony who doesn't give up on me when I'm in a messed up state then I have a chance at pulling through''. Roxas said.

"We wanted to tell you something else Roxas," the mane 6 said.

"What's wrong?"

"Since we can't help you to control your dark powers, we might know somepony who could" Twilight said.

"Oh yeah? who?"Roxas asked.

"Princess Luna"Rainbow dash said.

"What???? Do you think so? But she succumbed once to the darkness "Roxas said.

"Well she didn't was a bad entity for a long time, and she use the dark powers to bring peace to ponyville a long time ago" Fluttershy said.

"She became bad just because she was jealous of her sister, but I know she could help you out Roxas" Twilight said.

After thinking about it for a while, Roxas accepted the idea. He told Twilight to write a letter to Princess Luna as soon as she could.

When night time came Roxas went to his room and lay down on his bed with his hooves around his back neck while still having his black cloak on thinking about what ways can he do to keep his new dark powers in check even when he is not wearing his cloak but maybe Luna could help him with that.

As he was thinking he heard a knock on his door and said ''Come in'' when it opened he saw it was Applejack.

'' Applejack what are you doing here?'' Roxas asked as he sat up.

'' I wanted to check up on you too, see if you okay Roxas''? Applejack said

'' Yeah I'm fine just thinking about how am I going to deal with... you know''. Roxas answered.

'' Do you want me to stay? or am I bothering you''? Applejack asked.

'' After everything I went through today, I could use the support and comfort of my beloved friend''. Roxas said as he remove his hood to show them his face.

Applejack came to him and hug him.

'' Thank you Roxas I'll do everything I can to help you sleep tonight''.

'' Then let's get started shall we''. Roxas said as he hold her, with the help of his wings he place her on his bed

'' Mmm, I'm starting to get used to sleeping with you Roxas''. Applejack said while they nuzzle his cheeks.

'' Me too, I feel tranquillity every time we do this''. Roxas said as he nuzzle them back.

[Music ends]

Meanwhile, in the Confederation Room at the World that Never Was.

[Organization XIII KH2 starts]

'' Axel your report''. The blue hair guy says

'' Sorry Saix my investigation for Roxas whereabouts has some setbacks I manage to locate his last known place he was at Twilight Town but I can't narrow down his position his scent become faint after that and he just disappear from that world and ended up somewhere far away that hindering our attempts to track him from long distances''. Axel said.

'' Ahh did you all feel that dark presence''. Xemnas said to his remaining members after feeling more of Roxas's darkness from far away.

They all nodded their heads and one of them spoke.

'' Axel that familiar darkness is Roxas when he unleashed it, we're able to increase our detection for his location all you have to do is focus on his darkness and trace that scent so you can verify where he's hiding''. Saix said.

'' Right''. Axel said as he concentrate on Roxas's energy signature.

After a few minutes, Axel open his eyes and said '' Darn it, I lost the connection''.

'' How much time do you need to get the kiddo's location Mr. Flamings locks''.

Another member that's wearing an eyepatch over his right eye said.

'' Argh the planet that he's on is so far away in the Galaxy I would need at least 10 minutes to widen and scan the entire regions to search for his power from this distance but to that, he has to keep using his darkness for that for me to pinpoint his location''. Axel said with frustrations

'' If that's so Xemnas what can we do to make sure that is possible?'' Saix asked

'' Hehe, you don't need to be concerned about that Saix I have a few ways to make Roxas tick to expose his true nature even further so it'll be easy to track him I will take care of that when I do axel trace his signal and stay on it until we have what we're looking for until then everyone dismisses now''. Xemnas said with a devious smile.

'' I think it's time that I and roxas have another nice little chat''. Xemnas said as he close his eyes and focus on entering Roxas's mind.

Back at Roxas's location he woke up and arrive at the mysterious place in his dream once more.

'' Oh no I'm here again then that means he's here''. Roxas said

'' Indeed I am Roxas it's good to see you again''. Xemnas said from behind him.

'' What do you want now and what is this place I keep coming here?'' Roxas demands

'' Very well Roxas I will tell you this place wherein is called the Betwixt and Between it is simply a Corridor of Darkness with walls of swirling colors that fade from orange near the entrance to Twilight Town on one side of an area halfway while the other half is dark blue near the entrance to The World That Never Was your Home in the Dark City''. Xemnas said.

'' And what I want is for you to know that I felt your dark powers from a distance again and I can tell it is getting worse for you to keep your powers in check. Therefore, if you stay in that world any longer you are a threat to all those Innocent living beings on that Planet see for yourself''. Xemnas said as he moves to the side and waves his hand to what was behind him.

When Roxas look in his direction he saw the dark pony in his out-of-control dark form, he saw how he struck his 6 pony friends in their hearts with his dark hoof.

'' Roxas, help us please!''. Twilight said.

Then suddenly the dark pony started taking the form of Roxas.

'' Remember all the things we went through together spiky''. Rainbow said.

'' Sugarcube we're your family please''. Applejack said.

'' Is this really what you want Roxas?''. Fluttershy said.

'' I know you don't mean it Roxy''. Pinkie pie said.

'' Darling don't throw us away you need us''. Rarity said.

After they said that to him, Nightmare Roxas pull his hoof out and have each of his friend's Hearts in his claws there were in the shape of pink sparkling crystals-like hearts floating just slightly above his dark hoof and then he crush them without no remorse in his eyes and with an evil smile on his face as each pony eyes suddenly closed at once.

'' GIRLS''. The real Roxas said as he ran over to them and when he did his dark pony self vanish and mane 6 fell to the ground.

'' No this can't be happening''. Roxas said as he tries to heal them:

'' HEAL''.

A green energy wave hit them but they didn't move to make Roxas drop to his knees

'' I can't be this helpless to not save them''.

'' They're DEAD those new friends of yours are Dead Roxas''. Xemnas said as he woke towards him.

'' No'' Roxas said but he didn't turn around.

'' You led me to them''. Xemnas continued.

'' No''. Roxas replied.

'' You Failed your friends as they suffer a terrible demise by your hands''. Xemnas said.

'' No stop it''. Roxas said with anger.

'' Then... YOU WILL PERISH WITH THEM''. Xemnas said as he summoned one of his blades to attack Roxas after he turn around to look at him.

'' NOOOOO''. Roxas said as he summons his Keyblade to fight back however after he try that Roxas was awake from his Dream and saw that he was back in his room again still sitting on his bed with his keyblade in the hoof.

As he was looking around and panting Roxas's action woke up Applejack.

[Music Ends]

'' Roxas what's wrong?!''. Applejack said as she put a hoof on his shoulders

When he looked at her, he dismissed his keyblade.

"It was Xemnas, I just want to kill him"Roxas said showing some dark essence. But before he could continue raging Applejack did something.

'' Sshhhh there Roxas let it all out I'm here for ya''. The mare said.

After she hugged Roxas she started rubbing his back.

'' He knows about my out-of-control dark powers and made my experiences what would happen if I stay here in Equestria any longer You girls could die from me if Xemnas doesn't get to you all first''. Roxas said.

Roxas pulls her back down with him on the bed.

'' Thank you... thank you Applejack for everything''. Roxas said with a red blush on his face.

'' Aaah Roxas''. The mare said with red blushes holding Roxas even more hard.

'' Please... let me... have this... Moment Smoooccch''. Roxas said giving applejack a small kiss on her cheek.

'' Alright, Roxas but let me return the favor as well''. Applejack said and started giving Roxas a big round hug.

"I should try to kiss him, garsh why I don't experience anythin' like this before, I don't know what to do"She thought.

'' Applejack let's go to sleep tomorrow is going to be a hard day''. Roxas said enjoying the special moment with his friends as they enjoy the rest of the night together.

"Alright, see ya tomorrow partner" Applejack said.

"Ugh, why I didn't kiss him...what am I doing, Sorry... Roxas" Applejack said letting out a single tear from her eye.

[Riku theme Kh2 starts]

Meanwhile, in an underground lab an alarm went off on Diz's computer I'll let you decide what they say but make sure to include this:

'' Error... Error... there's an abnormality in Sora's conditions life signs are Failing''. The computer said as Sora's monitor is turning from Green to Yellow.

'' Oh no Sora...quick Diz give him the Sedative''. Riku said as he saw Sora slightly moving his body around inside his pod chamber.

'' Right'' Diz said as he type in the computer near Sora's chamber pod to give him medical assistance.

''Sedative injected... Sora's life signs falling back to normal status Test Subject's Systems are returning to proper state''. The computer says as the monitor change from Yellow to Green.

"Rgggghhhhhhaaaaaaa Damn it" Riku screamed with anger.

"Calm down Riku, losing control will not lead us to anything," DiZ said.

"UGHH YOU JUST SAW THAT SORA ALMOST DIE BECAUSE OF THE DARK POWER EXPLOSION FROM BEFORE" Riku said.

"Well at least thanks to that we reduce the search area, even more, we just need to wait, Riku"Diz said.

"Yeah?... How much?"Riku asked.

"Only time will tell"DiZ answered.

"What about Sora, if Roxas has another Dark overcharge he will kill Him"Riku said.

"Dont worry about that, we still have more sedatives to control Sora's life sign," Diz said.

"In any case, I'll be out there trying to sense Roxas dark energy, and if we're lucky I'll be able to summon a dark corridor towards him" Riku explained.

"Perfect Riku, and don't worry I'm sure we will find Roxas" DiZ explained.

Riku go outside to the woods, and someone was waiting for him, a friendly face.

"How's everything Riku, have you found something about Roxas?"

"Nothing, how bout you, your Majesty?" Riku said.

"Same, but I manage to intercept a message from the Organization"

"They are searching for you too Riku, they want to execute the Spy"

"Well as long as I have the same black coat as them, it's gonna take a while for them to find me," Riku said.

[Music ends]

Chapter 14: Nerves

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Whoa!!

Hehehe!

Gimme a break, Kairi.

Giving up already?

If there are any other worlds out there, why did we end up on this one?

This world has been connected.

Wh-who's there?

Tied to the darkness...

Sora, don't ever change.

The door has opened.

What?

You understand nothing.

Sora...

Day 19: A Sonic Rainboom

'' Mmm...ahh... Another dream about him, just how many fragmented memories I have?''. Roxas as he sat up and put a hoof on one of his knees

'' Roxas''. Applejack said in her sleep.

Roxas looked at her and started thinking of something while holding her face.

'' I still have so many things to do, but I know something...I will become part of their life, just as they became a part of mine.''.

After a little more time has passed the mare woke up and saw that Roxas was holding her face.

'' Roxas?! what are you doing?!''. Applejack said nervously with a blush on her face.

'' I'm just happy to have you here with me that's all''. Roxas answered.

'' Sleeping with you is very comforting and I just want to make sure that i'm not the only one who's enjoying that''.

'' Oh...well thank you for being concerned about me... Roxas''. Applejack replied.

'' Your welcome, but I always wonder... Why your face turns red every time I got closer to you?" Roxas asked her.

That question surprised Applejack so she answer it the best she could.

'' Well, Roxas when your cheeks feel red or pink that's happened due to being shy, embarrassed, anxious, threatened, or when your start to feel attraction to that pony because your body seems to take a liking to him or her''. Applejack said.

'' Is like being nervous but in a good way"

'' Hmm, thanks for the info, I hope we get to sleep together again soon I like having you around me Applejack''. Roxas said with pink blushes

Applejack gasped at his comment, sat up, and hug him.
'' Look, Roxas... I appreciate everything you do for us...for me Thank you'' she replied.

'' I just react in a way that seems appropriate, I'm still learning to live with this kind of experience''. Roxas said as he hugs her back.

'' Well then, in that case, Roxas whenever you feel like wanting to sleep with me just ask, okay?''. Applejack said.

'' Thanks, Applejack come on let's go, I'm looking forward to seeing how our day goes today''. Roxas said as he pulls back and kissed her on her cheek, jumps off the bed, and headed outside the door.

Once Roxas was out of his room Applejack touched the spot where Roxas kissed her cheek, she rubbed it a little, and then started to think about something '' Hmm Roxas is quite the gentle colt and he's gonna make a great coltfriend someday but should I be the one for her?''.

'' What would be the thing I could give to him?''Applejack asked.

"For now I shouldn't keep him waiting"

As the 2 ponies went to the dining room their plates were filled with Apple Cinnamon rolls and glasses of apple cider.

'' Hmm, this food is new?'' Roxas asked.

'' Oh, your gonna like this cuisine Roxas it's both a dessert and breakfast meal''. Applejack said.

'' The frosting makes it very tasty along with the cinnamon and apple it gives it additional favor''. Roxas said.

'' Glad to see you all rested up, here's something to give you all an extra energy boost''. Granny Smith said.

'' Roxas, you have got to try our homemade apple cinnamon buns there the best around here''. Applebloom said as she munch her bun piece.

'' Yyyyyyup enjoy it everypony I'll need it''. Big Mac said.

As everyone eats their breakfast in peace, Roxas made some comments about the flavor of the food '' Mmm delicious the icing complements the cinnamon guys this is amazing it's like eating sea-salt ice cream but better and for some reason, it's making my fatigue and small aches from this morning wash away as I eat''.

'' You can say that again partner''. Applejack said as they took a bite of their food.

After breakfast was over everyone put their plates and glasses into the sink and left the house to do some farm work.

'' Come on guys let's do some chores on the farm before we go see how the others are doing''. Roxas said.

''Right''! Everypony said.

Meanwhile at the center of Ponyville Rainbow Dash paces around Fluttershy in a review of their preparation for the Best Young Flyer competition while wearing their new outfits. Satisfied that Fluttershy has an understanding of the elements of a good cheer, Rainbow Dash wants her to go over the cheer itself.

'' Now, what have we learned?'' Rainbow dash asked.

'' Loss of control''. Fluttershy answered.

'' Good''.

'' Screaming and hollering''. Fluttershy continued.

'' Yes, and most importantly?''

'' Passion!'' Fluttershy finished.

'' Right! So now that you know the elements of a good cheer, let's hear one''. Rainbow dash said.

Fluttershy: [inhales] Yay.

'' ... Ugh... You're gonna cheer for me like that? Louder!''. Rainbow dash said.

Fluttershy: Yay.

Rainbow Dash: Louder!

Fluttershy: Yay.

Rainbow Dash: Louder!

Fluttershy: [deep breath] [quietly] Yaaay.

'' Ugh...'' Rainbow dash groans in frustration.

[thud]

Fluttershy: Too loud?

Back to Roxas and his friends at Sweet Apple Acres.

'' Roooommmmm... that should do it''. Roxas said as he finished plowing the vegetable fields at a fast speed.

'' Ughh...ugh...there, all done''. Applebloom said finishing organizing and tieing the haystack into rectangle shapes

''(Buck and crash) that's the last of the apples to collect for harvest for the day''. Applejack buck the last apple tree she needed to collect the ripe apples.

'' All right you 2, looks like you're done for the day, apple bloom and big mac will take care of the rest''. Granny smith said as she walked up to them.

'' Thanks granny smith''. Roxas said

'' All right, let's go find the others''.

'' We'll see you later granny smith, goodbye take care of my brother and sister''. Applejack added

As the 2 ponies left Sweet Apple Acres both Roxas and Applejack began talking about what happened yesterday. Minutes later, Twilight arrived and joined the group.

"Morning guys, how are ya?" Twilight asked.

"Good we were just talking about what happened between me and Ap... Roxas was suddenly interrupted by Applejack.

"Oh nothing, don't worry fella, Roxas was talking about the job that's all" Applejack said while she got closer to Roxas.

"Let's keep this private for now, we'll talk about this later" she whispered and Roxas nodded.

"Oh, Okay then, let's go Rainbow is waiting for us" Twilight replied.

Both ponies nodded and keep their way to ponyville, but Roxas took the chance to ask Twilight about something.

'' Hey Twilight, a quick question, yesterday when you burst into flames and your eyes turned red... your mane was being consumed with fire what was all that about?''

'' Well Roxas, I was angry at pinkie because she said that the hydra was not the dosey I experienced a Magic Surge. A magic surge is an equivalent of having an adrenaline impact; put any pony in the right situation and the magic they'll produce will be extremely powerful, and with enough stress, they even can produce magic than can rival Princess Celestia's powers, but if the pony doesn't have the mental strength to control that kind of power they'll end up damaging themselves in the process.'' Twilight explained.

'' Just like me when that hydra almost ate you " Roxas said.

'' Yes you did, but Roxas you are Pegasus, you shouldn't be able to cause a magic surge, only unicorns can. Because of our horns we have the ability to store more magic energy than pegasus and earth ponies, our horns help us to release all that extra energy inside us for something good or bad." Twilight replied.

At this point, Twilight's curiosity develops even further.

"Which begs me to ask...Roxas, are you an alicorn-in-training or something? Because not only can you cast magic without being a unicorn but you also have the strength to fight like an earth pony '' Twilight stated her reason.

'' What's an Alicorn Twilight?'' Roxas asked leading to a simple explanation of the four races by Twilight.

'' Okay Roxas here's the thing, Earth Ponies are strong and more connected to nature compared to Pegasi and Unicorns. Pegasi can fly, control the weather and, stand on clouds, they have also been seen as the most athletic ones since their more flexible and great at acrobatic maneuvers. Unicorns with their horns can cast magic and spells. And Alicorns are the 3 previous races wrapped in one powerful package one clear example is the princesses they are so powerful that they can control this world’s sun and moon you get what I'm saying here, Roxas''.

'' Wow, I didn't know about that, thanks for the history lesson, and I got to say, remind me not to get you into your bad side, I wouldn't like to be there when you had that thing, although you look more attractive in that state''. Roxas answered her.

'' Uhh...I'll make sure to let you know if you cross a line hehehe...''. Twilight said looking away a little with a red blush.

" Thanks for saying that I'm attractive" Twilight added.

" Of course you are, only a fool wouldn't see that opportunity" Roxas said.

'' Plus I even enjoyed the time when you had your tail combined with mine at the Running of the Leaves Race, it was comfy''. Roxas whispers into her ear and then he gave his tail touching hers this time.

'' Uh...Roxas I... I don't know what to say... thank you...''. Twilight said with her face turning pink and kissing him on the cheek.

'' Anytime Twilight I'll never forget that''. Roxas says with pink blushes as he tightens his tail grips on hers, nuzzling her even more, and wrapping a wing around her body.

Applejack took notice of this and whispered into Twilight's other ear

'' Well play Twilight but remember I still have a chance to get him before you do let's see who gets Roxas first''.

'' Game on then, Applejack I like to see you try better on your flirting attempts towards him''. Twilight whispered back

The scene then changes back to Fluttershy watching Rainbow Dash practicing a routine for the Best Young Flyer competition. Rainbow Dash unsuccessfully attempts to perform a sonic rainboom and ends up crashing into Twilight and Roxas.

Fluttershy: Yay.

Rainbow Dash: [deep breath] And now, phase one of my routines.

Fluttershy: Wooo.

Rainbow Dash: Phase two.

Fluttershy: Way to go.

Rainbow Dash: Here we go. Phase three. The sonic rainboom. C'mon! [grunt] Uh-oh. [scream] [crash].

"[grunt] Seriously just when we were having a tender moment with each other RAINBOW DASH''. Twilight said with frustration.

"Ouch, really? Again?"Roxas said.

'' Rainbow Dash, you rock! Woohoo. [gasp] Did my cheering do that''? Fluttershy said.

'' Hehe. Sorry about that Twilight and Roxas. That was a truly feeble performance''. Rainbow dash said as she gets off Twilight and Roxas.

'' Actually, it wasn't all bad. I particularly liked it when you made the clouds spin''. Fluttershy said.

'' Ugh. I'm not talking about my performance, I'm talking about yours. That feeble cheering''! Rainbow dash said.

'' What are you two arguing about?'' Twilight and Roxas asked.

Fluttershy: Were we arguing? I'm sorry.

'' [grunt] I wish you guys could come to Cloudsdale to see me compete in the Best Young Flyer Competition''. Rainbow dash said.

Twilight: What's that?

'' It's where all the greatest Pegasus flyers get together and show off their different flying styles! Some are fast! [makes car sounds] And some are graceful. Whoa, whoa, whoa''! Pinkie pie said appearing out of Nowhere with her new KH outfit

'' Golly. I'd love to see you strut yer stuff in that competition''. Applejack said.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah. I wish you guys could be there. Fluttershy's great support, but her cheering isn't exactly inspirational.

'' Ooh! I'd love to see you make a sonic rainboom! It's like, the coolest thing ever! Even though I've never actually seen it, I mean come on! It's a sonic rainboom! How not cool could it possibly not be''?! Pinkie pie said excitedly.

'' What's a sonic rainboom''? Roxas asked

'' You need to get out more. The sonic rainboom is legendary! When a Pegasus like Rainbow Dash gets going sooo fast... Boom! A sonic boom and a rainbow can happen all at once''! Pinkie explained.

Applejack: And Rainbow Dash here's the only pony to ever pull it off!

Rainbow Dash: It was a long time ago... I was just a filly.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, but you're gonna do it again, right?

'' Are... you kidding? I'm the greatest flyer to ever come out of Cloudsdale! I could do sonic rainbooms in my sleep''. Rainbow dash brags.

Twilight Sparkle: Wow. If you pull that off, you'll win the crown for sure!

Rainbow Dash: The grand prize is an entire day with the Wonderbolts. A whole day of flying with my lifelong heroes... It'll be a dream come true!

Fluttershy: Yay.

'' I'm gonna go rest up. Don't wanna over-prepare myself, y'know. Hehe. You Fluttershy, on the other hand, better keep practicing. I need a cheering section to match my spectacular performance, Roxas you're coming with me I'll give you a tour of my home Cloudsdale''. Rainbow says and grabs Roxas's hoof.

'' Waaaaait.......woooooaaa'! Roxas shouted as he is forcefully taken from the group.

Fluttershy: She's practiced that move a hundred times, and she's never even come close to doing it. I don't know if I can cheer loud enough to help her.

'' Well, guess we better get ourselves ready''. Twilight said.

'' Go on, go on''. Rarity said as she arrives shortly after with her destiny outfit on.

'' Go on what?'' Twilight asked

'' Find a spell that will get us wingless ponies into Cloudsdale. Didn't you see how nervous she was?'' Rarity explained

'' Nervous? Have you spat yer bit or somethin'? She was tootin' her own horn louder than the brass section of a marching band''! Applejack said.

'' Oh, puh-lease. I have put on enough fashion shows to recognize stage fright when I see it. We've got to find a way to be there for her. Now go on''! Rarity said her rebuttal

Twilight Sparkle: Owaa! Ugh. How am I supposed to find a flight spell in this mess?

'' A flight spell? One sec. Page twenty-seven''. Pinkie pie said while looking into a spell book

'' How'd you do that''? Applejack asked.

'' It landed on my face when Rainbow Dash failed her attempt to create the sonic rainboom''. Pinkie said.

Twilight Sparkle: Here it is! A spell that will allow Earth ponies to fly for three days. Ooh, it looks really difficult... I'm not sure I can do it.

Rarity: You've got to try!

Twilight Sparkle: Okay... But who's gonna volunteer to be the test subject?

Rarity: I will! For Rainbow Dash, I will go first.

Twilight Sparkle: Here goes. [grunts] [screams].

Applejack: [gasp]

Twilight Sparkle: I think it worked!

Meanwhile Rainbow and Roxas finally arrived in Cloudsdale.

'' Ta-da what do you think of this place Roxas''. Rainbow dash said.

Roxas was confused a little bit, but when he regained full consciousness he began to contemplate the wonderful views from cloudsdale

'' Wow this place is so cool I can't wait to take some time looking around here''. Roxas said with excitement.

Unfortunately, a not-very-cherry fella interrupted the scene.

'' Well, well, well. What do we have here?'' Dumbbell asked.

'' It's our old friend Rainbow Crash''! Hoops said.

"Oh...no" Rainbow dash said.

"Who are they?"Roxas asked.

"They are 3 bullies I met in the flight camp"

Dumb-Bell: Get kicked outta any flight schools lately?

Dumb-Bell: Hoops, and "Score"[laughs].

'' I didn't get kicked out''. Rainbow dash said.

'' Face it, Rainbow Crash. Flight school had too many rules, and not enough naptimes for you''. Dumbbell said.

'' Huh, ask her about the sonic rainboom''. Hoops replied.

'' That's nothing but an old mare's tale. You don't have the skills to try something like that''. Dumbbell states his claim

'' Wait just a minute! She's been practicing really hard for this and I know she is going to do a sonic rainboom''! Roxas defends his rainbow friend

"Dumb-Bell": No she's not, 'cause there's no such thing!

'' [laughs]''. The 3 pegasus stallions did
That sight made Roxas go towards them and grab all 3 of them with his hooves.

'' Listen here you 3, I'm not going to let you stallions ruin this big day for her; this is Rainbow dash's opportunity to show off her skills from all her hard training to be the Best Pegasus Flyer ever in Equestria this is her time and her big moment''.

'' Just who do you think you are bub, and what's rainbow crash to you anyway''? Dumb, Hoops, and Score ask with disgust

'' I'm Roxas and don't you dare call her that again it infuriates me, her name is Rainbow Dash and one of my closes and coolest mares to have ever been my new friend''. Roxas answered them

'' Ohh looks like Rainbow Crash here got herself a Bodyguard, or better yet, a Coltfriend Looks like dropping flight school made her soft, what happened to your tough attitude crash?"Dumbbell said.

" Yeah now you look like the shy timid yellow pegasus mare, give me a break" Hoops added.

Rainbow cringed from what dumbbell said about Roxas being her special somepony and just move her head down causing her mane to block them from seeing her eyes while her cheeks starts turning red.

As for Roxas, that comment struck a nerve with him resulting in him clutching the 3 stallions' necks stronger than before and making them stare into his face filled with Anger and serious Aggressive determination

'' NOW YOU'VE DONE IT, you 3 are crossing a thin line right now if I hear any more comments from you all insulting anymore of my friends I ensure you it will be the last mistake you have ever done in your lives. I fought monsters for a living and I know the Rage of a Warrior you do not want me to go Savage on you colts''.

"ROXAS!!! Wait don't hurt them, they're not worth it" Rainbow said.

"Fine, you three are very lucky, but don't ever talk to her again you hear me?" Roxas said letting them go.

"Looks like this guy can't even finish the job, he needs that her girl told him what to do HAHAHA" Dumbbell said.

A dark aura manifested around Roxas, he was about to strike but Rainbow stopped him.

"Please...No"She said calming Roxas down.

Roxas just turned around and summoned his keyblade, putting the edge on dumbbell's neck.

'' Okay, we get the message we stop bothering her''.

'' Good, Now...get...Out...Of...My...Face''. Roxas said m

The 3 Pegasus stallions began flying away from them.

'' Whoa that was unfortunate, but now you must show them one or two things, Rainbow''. Roxas turn towards her but when he did Rainbow's face was in shock and fear.

'' Umm, Roxas you're starting to scare me with your aura, darkness was coming out of your body, and sharp teeth started to grow''. He move a hoof to feel his teeth and when he felt them being sharp Roxas started hyperventilating.

Seeing Roxas act like that wasn't a good sign, Rainbow did the first thing that came to her mind which was tackled him down into the fluffy clouds and hug him tightly with her wings and hooves wrap around him.

'' Rainbow...I...uhh''. Roxas had trouble responding to her, due to how very soft and smooth laying down on a cloud was so he just wrapped his hooves and wings around his friend and embraces her there as he is relaxing Roxas's darkness started fading away and his teeth return to normal.

'' Thank you Rainbow dash for helping me before the situation got worse''. Roxas said as he looks at her in the eyes.

'' No problem Spiky you're my pal, and pals look after one another''. Rainbow said with a red blush and nuzzle him a little before getting off him

Then the rest of the Mane Six arrive in a Hot air balloon.

'' Hey look the others are here, over here guys!!'' Roxas waved over to them

'' This is so cool! You guys made it''! Rainbow said.

'' Sure did''! Pinkie said as she and her friends jump off the balloon and landed on the clouds.

'' Wait! How'd you do that? Only Pegasus ponies can walk on clouds''. Rainbow dash said with shock and surprise.

'' Haha. Pretty cool, huh''? Pinkie said.

'' I found a spell that makes temporary wings, but it was too difficult to do more than once. So I found an easier spell that lets the rest of us walk on clouds''. Twilight explained.

'' And we came to cheer you Dash''! Applejack said.

'' To be honest, I was starting to get just the teeniest, tiniest bit nervous. But I feel a lot better now that you guys are here. Hey, we've got some time before the competition. Why don't I show you around Cloudsdale?'' Rainbow dash said.

Suddenly Rarity shot up into the air and said

'' Ooo Yes that will be the most delightful thing Rainbow dash to give us, your friends, a tour of your Home in the Skies''.

The sight of Rarity having wings was a surprise for Rainbow and Roxas. Rarity's wings were in the shape of a butterfly almost transparent, as if they were made of silk, with various colors on them, from where the light shone, giving a beautiful show of rainbow colors on the ground she stepped on and when she's up and floating in the air.

'' Rarity! Are you... flying''?! Rainbow and Roxas asked to her

'' I most certainly am! Aren't my wings smashing?! Twilight made them for me. I just adore them! Why so shocked? We couldn't leave our favorite flyer without a big cheering section''! Rarity said as she floats back down to the ground

"We"? I... I can't believe it''! Rainbow answered.

Seeing Rarity like that made Roxas pop out his wings and stare at her.

When Twilight and the others saw this, they walk up to him and wave at his face to wake him up.

'' Umm hello earth to Roxas you okay''. When that didn't work Rarity giggled '' Hehe this is 3rd time that I cause him to have another wingy thing''.

''Wait a 3rd time what do you mean by that rarity?'' The mane 5 asked surprised.

'' Well...2 days ago Roxas stayed with me to help me clean the boutique I thought he was tired so I asked him to stay over the night, things got a little hotter and I ended up showing him a piece of my ULTRA PRIVATE COLLECTION...and then we cuddle together...we kissed...and...". Rarity said coolly with pink blushes but she was interrupted.

''WHAT''! The 5 mares shouted out in shock that Rarity had gotten Roxas to love her before any of them could bond with him more.

'' Wait hold on now so you two went and go 'n have a tumble in the' hay''. Applejack said with flumes coming out of her ears.

That accusation made Rarity's face change from pink to red. "Applejack! I'll have you know, it's not considered good gentlemanly behavior to accept a lady's 'virtue' upon the first night and first date all I did was just kiss him on his cheeks and neck that's it to teach him more on how to show affection to somepony".

'' Oh, so that's all you did''. Applejack said as her face started returning to normal.

'' Yes and even if I did want to have my way with him I want Roxas to willingly do the same to me of his own free will when he feels that he's ready not because I force myself onto him so I can take advantage of his lack of knowledge and experience on love I want the experience with him to be mutual and consensual''. Rarity states her final reason.

'' I'm sorry Rarity but in my defense, you said that you kissed him, you show him part of your intimate collection, and you cuddled, so won't all that evidence strongly conclude that you two were being intimate together''. Applejack said.

'' Well you do have a point their applejack but this was all a big misunderstanding so why don't we let this be water under the bridge agree''. Rarity suggested

''Agree'' The 5 mares nodded

'' So what are we going to do to get Roxas to move and regain consciousness again?'' Rainbow asked.

'' Oh leave that to me, darling''. Rarity says as she trots towards and around Roxas.

''Smooch, Smooch, (tail whip)''. Rarity gave a quick kiss on both his cheeks, then she made sure that his neck and chin feels her back tail, and finally she stroked him with her tail.

" WHOAA!!!" he shouted.

After she did all that Roxas regains focus, shake his head a few times, and dashed right next to her wrapping a hoof and a wing around her waist, combining their tails, and nuzzling her face very affectionately with pink blushes

'' Those wings make you so incredible Rarity''.

That action made rarity turn pink again '' Roxas are you fondling over me?''

'' Isn't this what friends do to each other I stop if it's bothering you''. Roxas said.

'' NO!! don't, your comfortable Roxas I like what you're doing to me''. Rarity said as she wraps one of her butterfly wings and hoof around Roxas's body waist and wings as she nuzzles him affectionately too

Rarity saw the sight made by Twilight and her friends, she also saw that they had a fire in their eyes just because she was gaining more attention and affection from Roxas instead one of the other.

'' Well then Rarity, shall we all get going to explore the City of the Skies?'' Roxas asked.

'' Why yes of course darling let's go, but as we're heading into Cloudsdale can we keep holding each other like this Please''? Rarity said while she looks her friends.

'' Hmmm...Sure why not''. Roxas told her as he tighten his grip on her body, wings, and tail more and showered her with more physical affection.

'' Thank you''. Rarity said as she walked with him side by side into the city and then as they were walking ahead Rarity tilt her head up towards her friends and whispered ' 'Mmm-hmm'' at them.

Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rainbow dash all open their mouths from that and look at Rarity with furious looks on her who were giving her a very murderous glare as the fire that was in their eyes from what rarity did earlier got Roxas's attention increase more strongly and feisty determination. They all then whisper to her and they each lift a hoof in the air and shake them:

''You do realize that this means WAR Rarity''.

'' Then Bring It On Girls, Challenge Accepted Let the Games Begin Ding Ding''. Rarity whispers back to them with a smirk while continuing to smother Roxas in their cozy hugging embrace

As the 5 mares follow their two friends behind them they all say the same thing to each other but made sure that Rarity couldn't hear them

''I'm gonna kill that unicorn mare''.

As the Mane 7 follow Rainbow Dash as a guide, the first thing the group of friends visits was the Cloudsdale suburb, where almost all the houses were built with clouds. Although, like Rainbow’s house, with a type of cloud much denser than the usual clouds in the sky.

Constructions that could only be made and kept there in the sky, all following the aesthetics of the city, with large columns and arches that reminded a bit of antiquity. After they continued through the market, which was quite basic but with very high prices, since they're in the sky, not all the things that were given on earth were given, such as food, gems, or other raw materials, so many pegasi preferred to shop in neighboring cities.

'' Here it is the greatest city in the sky''! Rainbow dash said.

'' Oooh! Wooow''! The group marvel at its sight.

'' [in mirror] Oooh! Aaah''! Rarity said as she adores and poses herself in a nearby store mirror.

'' Do you always have to admire and check yourself on everything that reflects your image Rarity?''. Roxas said while continuing to embrace and nuzzle her.

'' Sorry Roxas darling it is a bad habit of mine I can't help myself especially since we mares do care about our appearances in public hehe''. Rarity said while enjoying feeling the presence of Roxas body right next to her and nuzzling him.

'' Uhh... guys you two coming or what Some of the greatest Pegasi in history came from Cloudsdale you still have to see the rest of it you know''! Rainbow dash said to get their attention.

'' Oh, wait for us''! Roxas said as they catch up with their friends
[jackhammer sounds].

'' Those wings are gorgeous''! says a nearby pegasus stallion steam roller worker.

'' Why, thank you, sir''! Rarity enjoys the compliment.

'' Be careful with those wings, Rarity. They're made from gossamer and morning dew, and they're incredibly delicate''. Twilight advises her unicorn friend.

'' Don't worry, Twilight. I'm sure they can't get worn out from too much attention''. Rarity said.

'' What Twilight means is this Rarity be careful about what and who touches them otherwise your wings could snap and break apart resulting in you screaming out in pain I don't want to see that happen to you''. Roxas said while patting her head

'' Oh okay Roxas I get the message but only because you asked me and I want you to coddle me more''. Rarity said in their embrace.

'' Since we're up here, I'd sure like to get a look at where the weather's made''. Applejack said.

'' Great idea! C'mon, girls. To the weather factory''! Rainbow dash said.

Upon arriving at the factory, everyone's eyes widened when they saw the enormous construction of clouds, with chimneys from which many and varied clouds came out; while on one of their sides a rainbow river fell, from where the pegasi made precisely rainbows. Once inside, everyone had to put on robes and helmets, all to keep clean such a delicate work area where the weather of all Equestria was manufactured, especially in the first room they entered, which was where the snowflakes were made so Rarity and Roxas had to let go of each other tenderly embrace.

'' Aww looks like our cuddling time is over Roxas''. Rarity said with sadness

'' Don't worry Rarity we'll have more time to do that next time right now we can't pass up this opportunity and not see how pegasus ponies manage to get this place to work from the inside of a Cloud this is a once-an-life time chance''. Roxas says to cheer rarity up and rubs her mane

'' All right Roxas until we snuggle and collide our tails together again darling I'll be waiting for you''. Rarity said as she gave him one more quick snuggle and kiss on the cheek.

'' This is where they make the snowflakes. Each one is hoofmade. As you can see, it's a delicate operation''. Rainbow says while showing them one of the factory's rooms.

''[gasp] Ooh, the snowflakes look even better from up here''. Rarity says after taking a couple of turns in the air to show off her newly acquired skill with her wings and take a look at them from a different point of view.

However, during her demonstration Rarity flapped her wings too much and caused a wind that had blown away the delicate and light snowflakes causing all the pegasus workers of the place to start running from side to side to catch the flying snowflakes all over the place.

"Oops! I'm sorry." Rarity said embarrassed, landing immediately as she put on a nervous and guilty smile.

''Hey, what's the big idea? How can you be so careless? We work all morning to create these snowflakes. Watch where you're flapping your wings, you knucklehead?'' Snowflake workers say grumbling and yelling at Rarity

'' We better move on before Rarity ruins winter and causes a drought''. Rainbow dash said.

''Right''. The group said as they shove Rarity out of the room.

As soon as the group of ponies reached the next room, they all instantly forgot about the hustle they had left behind and just stared in shock at what was in front of them.

"And this is the room where rainbows are made." Rainbow Dash said smiling, amused to see her friends so amazed to see the colored pools, each one with the most vivid and brilliant colors they had ever seen, colors that then mixed in waterfalls and formed the beautiful rainbows.

"You can go on a tour, just be careful with..." Rainbow Dash stopped speaking when she saw that her friends had already separated, all wanting to go on their own in such a beautiful and exotic place, even Fluttershy, who had never been in that room. Fluttershy, Roxas, and Rarity watched the pools where the colors were mixed.

'' Wow, this is fantastic it's like a science lab the pegasus ponies created to make the color for this world''. Roxas says seeing the creations of rainbow colors spiraling together

'' It's so pretty here''. Fluttershy said

'' Seeing all this here makes you want to touch and taste it''. Rarity says

'' I'm way ahead of you rarity slurp''. Pinkie pie says as she tastes some of the rainbow pools.

After she tasted a little of the flavor of the rainbows she ran away for how spicy it was

'' Hot hot hot my mouth is on Spicy Fire ahhhhhh''. ''[laughs]''. Applejack started laughing over pinkie pie who started running around the factory like she gonna catch her whole body on fire '' Yeah, rainbows aren't known for their flavor''. Rainbow said.

A few moments later the 3 bullies that bother rainbow dash come towards Rarity making Roxas and Rainbow dash go after them.

'' Whoa! Oh, where'd you get those amazing wings? We want a pair''! Dumbbell, Hoops, and Score says as they admire her wings

'' Hmm... Yeah, I guess I could see that''. Rarity says as she looks at her butterfly wings

'' Umm ahem I hope you 3 aren't going to bother another one of my close friends are you''. Roxas says to them while tapping his hooves on the ground.

'' Rarity! What're you doing talking to these guys''? Rainbow dash asked.

'' Oh, they were just admiring my wings, Rainbow Dash''. Rarity said

'' Yeah, what she said we're not trying to cause trouble just telling her our opinion of her beautiful wings that's all''. The 3 pegasus says very quickly and dashes away.

After they all let go of each other they left the weather factory and remove their factory clothes, Rainbow Dash guided her group of friends again, only this time with a big smile that no one could take from her face.

"You’re looking a lot chipper! Did something happen back at the factory that made you feel better?" Roxas asked smiling, intrigued by his friend's smile.

"Who knows." Rainbow Dash replied, bringing her face closer to Roxas and giving him a huge and authentic smile, which made Roxas blush slightly, while also being very happy to see his friend so happy.

As they continued walking, everyone's eyes widened in amazement when they saw the huge coliseum in the clouds, where dozens of pegasi were arriving, the vast majority to see the show, while a few lucky ones got ready to participate.

"Over here is the main entrance. Let's hurry up! If we reach seats in the front rows, we'll get a closer look at the Wonderbolts!" Rainbow Dash said excitedly, leading her friends to the main entrance.

Along with Rainbow Dash, the five mares and the one stallion advanced towards the entrance of the coliseum, where there was already a line to enter.

After some time has passed Everyone sat in the stands of the grand coliseum as the entire city awaited the Best Young Fliers Competition to begin. The announcer brought everyone's attention as a group of pegasi wearing blue flight suits that covered every part of their bodies aside from their mane and tails, muzzles, and wings. Smoke trails flew out from behind them, some sort of magical enchantment to make the results of some of their stunts visible to the audience, the Wonderbolts flying overhead as the crowd went wild. As they split apart after their entrance, three of them, possibly the highest ranking of the stunt team, hovered down to a cloudy table as the celebrity judges for the competition.

[trumpet fanfare]
[crowd cheering]

[knock, knock, knock] "Number 4 and Number 15! It's your turn to go out!" The announcer said, just as Rainbow dash was helping Rarity put the finishing touches on her makeup.

'' We're going to be a while''! Rarity said

'' Fillies and gentle colts! Please rise and join me in welcoming our beloved Princess Celestia''! The announcer spoke
[fanfare and applause]

When Roxas spotted Celestia in her royal cloud she was being accompanied by a couple of her royal guards. She noticed him and waved to say hello, which he politely waved back. Unfortunately, the guards had taken notice of his being in the stands, leering at him intensely.

"Wow, those guys must really take their jobs seriously," Roxas said to himself.

Soon, the Best Young Fliers Competition was underway as many of the competitors performed their different routines to impress the Wonderbolts. So far, there were a few good performances, but out of all of them, Rarity and Rainbow Dash haven't come out yet.

'' No Way this is one of the most exciting things that I have ever seen in my Life''. Roxas said with a hugely exciting and genuine smile on his face while having his mouth open.

'' Yeah I know Roxas this show really takes the cake I wonder if they'll add any fireworks during or after the show's Grand finale''. Pinkie pie said with a big smile on her face.

'' Ohh maybe they might also add in some animals to include and increase the special effects for the background making this Competition even more fascinating''. Fluttershy said.

"Huh, that's weird," Twilight said.

"Shouldn't Rarity or Rainbow Dash has come out by now?"

"Maybe they're saving the best for last?" Applejack pondered.

"Or the rainbow pegasus chickened out." Roxas turned his head to the right as the same three bullies from earlier had sat next to them. "I knew she would drop out."

"You know I'm right next to you guys, right?" Roxas asked. " Do You really want another lesson on messing around with my friends?"

"You were just lucky punk that 's all and I'm just saying that it might be possible that she back down from the competition !" Dumbbell threatened though it didn't deter the teen.

"Luck had nothing to do with skill. I'm far more powerful than you think I am. You 3 have no idea who you're messing up with" he goaded, riling up the three bullies.

"Or would you want to get caught by the royal guard for hassling someone in a public place? I know the princess quite well, and she knows me. I'm sure she'll understand I acted in self-defense and protecting my friends from your constant harassment." The three pegasi looked terrified, slowly scooching away from Roxas and the girls before they could get in trouble.

"Yeah That's what I thought." Roxas said with a victory smirk on his face

'' Umm Roxas what's the big deal you have with those 3 pegasuses?'' Twilight asked getting the attention of the others

'' Oh nothing, those guys were insulting Rainbow dash before, they were saying that she couldn't do a Sonic rainboom they also began insulting Fluttershy" Roxas explained.

"What a bunch of flat heads" Pinkie added.

"And what happened, why do they fear you?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well I started to get angry with them, luckily Rainbow noticed that on time and stopped me before it was too late" Roxas said.

"I began showing some darkness again, and my teeth began to grow...I was scared" Roxas said.

"I was afraid that I couldn't control it anymore"

'' Whoa that's not good and it sounds like it spook you Roxas''. The 4 mares said

'' I don't know why is this happening to me, It started when I fought Nightmare moon and since then I feel like I'm not myself anymore''. Roxas said as he grips his legs with his hooves on top of them

'' Roxas hang in there we will figure this out and help you with getting your powers under control better so you can use your dark powers in a good way just like Princess Luna can all right let's look for the answers together Roxas''. Twilight sparkle said putting both her hooves and Roxas's then gripping them strong as his to get him to relax and then rubbing them up and down to help him stay calm.

'' Thanks, Twilight''! Roxas said while embracing her in a tear-felt hug

'' Anytime Roxas''. Twilight said back with tears of her while embracing him.

Seeing that, made the 4 mares with them smile in happiness, glad that Twilight helped Roxas not stay sad anymore while the best flyer competition was about to start its final event.

"Alright, mares and gentlecolts!" the announcer spoke.

"Our final competitor of the day, contestants number fifteen and number four!" Rainbow Dash slowly and nervously flew out, along with Rarity, both mares wearing a number over their cutie marks, Rainbow with a fifteen, and Rarity with a four.

The group gawked at Rarity, the attention-starved fashionista wearing the most ridiculous of makeup with her destiny's outfits for her last-minute entrance for her performance. It was supposed to match the beauty of her wings, but it was so bad that many ponies seemed to question the unicorn's taste. She even has so much makeup on her face that it made Roxas wish that he could unsee that image from his eyes and brain

"Oh, My Gosh, my eyes," Roxas groaned, voicing everyone's opinion on the unhelpful fashionista's choice of clothing.

"Somepony please knock me out right now! That looks awful and will probably give me nightmares that Xemnas will use additionally against me to terrify me in my dreams even further!" Roxas continued after covering his eyes with his hooves over them.

"And Rainbow Dash looks like she's about to crack under pressure," Twilight added, all of them seeing the cyan pegasus shaking under the pressure.

'' Well, Rainbow Dash? Shall we''? Rarity asked her Pegasus friend

'' [scared babbling]''. Rainbow dash starts worrying.

'' Good luck, Rainbow Dash. Just do your best. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of changing our music. That "rock and roll" doesn't match my wings''. Rarity said taking her position.

[classical music].

''[gulp] C'mon, Rainbow Dash. You can do this. Just remember the routine. Phase one''. Rainbow dash said while taking her position too.

[crowd cheering]

The duo routine began, classical music playing over the stadium, which did not seem suitable for a competition like this. Rarity soon began an odd dance as she hovered about, flashing her wings to the audience, Rarity then moved closer to the stands and began to fly in a circle so that everyone around had the opportunity to see those wings up close, which caused the screams of astonishment to increase, as did Rarity's confidence.

Rainbow Dash began her routine, but was more pressured than before, thanks to Rarity. She knew that her outfit and makeup were so wrong that everypony in the audience wanted to fall unconscious.

She weaved through columns of clouds at a quick pace but fell out of rhythm with the classical music playing loudly, slamming into one of the pillars and spiraling out of control.

The audience groaned as they watched the wipeout, though she was thankfully unharmed mainly because of the cloudy walls around the stadium. Shaking off the accident, Rainbow moved on to the next part of her routine, flying around a trio of clouds placed out for her, making them spin rapidly in place. Her nerves ended up getting to her again and slipped up, sending the cloud she was spinning around hurtling toward Celestia.

The princess managed to duck out of the way in time, but doing that only made the pegasus's anxiety and nervousness worsen as most of the crowd was appalled by the accident.

"I'm not sure how much more of this I can keep on watching", Roxas said as they watched Rainbow fly up into the air for the final phase of her routine, which was supposed to be the sonic rainboom.

Rarity fluttered up too, shining her wings down upon the crowd with the reflection of their translucent colors. "And Rarity is taking up Rainbow's attention."

"This is terrible, poor Rainbow I wish I could do something to help her"Roxas thought.

"Dont worry...you will"Nightmare Roxas replied.

"What do you mean?" Roxas said.

"All of this despair is attracting the shadows"

"What?"Roxas asked.

"See for yourself" Nightmare replied.

Suddenly, dark portals appeared all around the Coliseum, and from the inside several hundred Red Nocturnes, Blue Rhapsody, Yellow Operas, Green Requiems, and Surveillance Robots appeared all over the place, the audience gasped in shock at the Heartless' appearance.

"Oh no..." Roxas said.

More portals appeared and summoned out a new type of heartless that Roxas never saw before, the heartless had a Hornet appearance 4 delicate wasp wings, and one little greenhorn on their forehead, the heartless logo was on their stomach.

The next type of new heartless had a similar appearance to a large body, but with a Viking helmet and a jetpack on their backs, similar to their earth counterparts their heartless logo is on the front part of their armor.

"The Heartless they're here!" Roxas shouted.

'' There's a whole army of them out there''. Twilight pointed at them

'' Don't worry Twilight I'll take care of this (light shines)''. Roxas said whipping out his Keyblade in his mouth.

'' This isn't going to be easy for me" Roxas said attacking the whole group of surveillance Robots.

No matter how fast Roxas was, the heartless kept appearing and the air large bodies began protecting the Rhapsodies and operas.

"It's not used, I can use magic, but some of them are going to absorb my spells" Roxas thought.

But from inside him, a voice echoed, giving him a hint of the solution.

"Your keyblade... your keyblade is able to take many forms"

"Wait...who are you?"Roxas asked but he got no response.

"Many forms uh...I wonder...." Roxas thought.

Roxas threw the keyblade in the air, and seconds later A small flash of light appeared in the sky. Roxas's keyblade flew down and hovered down beside him, his weapon was now a hoover board with engines. [similar to Ventus hoover board]

"Ohhhhh yes!" Roxas leaped up onto the glider and stood on his four legs, riding around on it as if it were a skateboard, only better as it could fly over any terrain and through space.

"This is what I'm talking about oh yeah I can't wait to test out what other special hidden powers my keyblade can do! Whoo hoo!"

''Whoa''. Everypony in the audience marvel at this surprising outcome from the Roxas the new pony Pegasus in Equestria.

'' Leave this to me everypony just stay back and keep each other safe and enjoy the Show''. Roxas said as he looked toward his opponents with a smug on his face.

But before he could head towards them to fight Roxas felt some weight being added onto his glider when he looked behind him he saw Twilight with him.

'' Twilight? What are you doing get down''.

'' No Roxas I want to help you fight we're in this together beside it will be a good opportunity for me to test out my new powers. Especially you... I Cared about you too much for you to do this Alone''. Twilight said with serious determination on her face.

But before Roxas can protest further a magical invisible energy barrier appear and surround the entire Coliseum keeping any more ponies from the outside to come in and keeping Roxas, Twilight, Rarity, and Rainbow dash inside the magical dome with the Heartless.

'' Darn, it looks like it's too late to get you to back down Twilight. Ready?'' Roxas asks her with a serious frown on his face

'' Ready Roxas let's show these monsters what we can do together and that we ponies aren't just going to wait and cower in fear as these monsters hurt us and take our Hearts away''.

'' Then let's go FOWARD''. Roxas says as he charges toward the flying army.

Roxas glided towards the heartless and began spiraling and spinning around the battlefield cutting down and eliminating the heartless making them disperse out red or pink sparkling crystal-like hearts.

'' Oh yeah, who wants a piece of us hit us with your best shot if you can''.

While Roxas is spinning and grinding the heartless to pieces Twilight is casting out spell after spell to provide cover fire to their rear, launching out fireballs at the blue heartless, ice crystals at the fire heartless, thunderbolts at the surveillance robots, and her purple magic bolts at the thunder heartless.

'' Hurry Roxas we need to get to Rainbow Dash and Rarity before the heartless gets to them''.

'' Got it, hold on tight''. As they are heading towards their friends the heartless army were all launching out their attacks at once toward Rarity and Rainbow dash.

'' I can't find an opening to escape their assaults Rarity''. Rainbow said as she struggles to escape the incoming attacks.

''Ahh, we're done for... hold me Rainbow dash''. Rarity said as she cling onto Rainbow dash for safety.

Just before the attacks hit them Roxas and Twilight showed up just in time arriving with a reflective barrier around them:

'' Reflega'', deflecting the spells back at the majority of Heartless, stunning and destroying a majority of them as they were struck with their magic and lasers.

'' Aeroga'' Twilight cast out a massive sphere of wind spiraling around the group to protect and push back the massive aerial army trying to take them down.

'' Hmm, Twilight I got an idea when I throw my glider at them jump in the air and cast a 3-way tri-combination attack spell on them with the strongest spells that you can think of''. Roxas informed Twilight as he accelerate his glider's back thruster and moved around in a circle to increase his velocity power.

Once he had enough Roxas activates his glider's turbo boost:

'' Here we go Twilight let them have it''.

The heartless advance towards the two ponies heading towards them allowing Roxas to initiate his plan he uses his hind legs to kick his glider at them with strong impacting force.

''Whack Whack Slash Slash Slash Slam Smash''. The glider hit the heartless in a rampaging circle with a continuing arsenal of Strike Raid Barrages at Fast speed with light energy. While the heartless were distracted by Roxas glider, Twilight took the chance she needed to launch the second part of the plan. She started channeling her magic in her horn forming red, blue, and yellow energy sparks and casting out the spell.

'' Firaga, Blizzaga, and Thundaga'' Twilight unleashed a maelstrom of Fire, Ice, and Lightning spells together creating a devastating destructive magical attack.

"Way to go, now is my turn" Roxas said.

After the spell ended, Roxas rushed to the heartless survivors, using his glider he started spinning at high-speed, turning his body into a giant strike raid.

"Engines activated, prepare for my attack, JUDGMENT" Roxas shouted summoning a giant tornado that boost him against the heartless.

Afterward, Roxas fly up in the sky, and with his keyblade, he free-fell from the sky to do an uppercut slash at the center of the tornado causing a chain reaction that made it react wildly and unstable resulting in a huge explosion and eliminating half of the heartless.

That display of sword slashing and magic spell casting made the audience crowd cheer loudly for the amazing show.

''Whoo hoo go go go you two you got this''.

Even Rarity and Rainbow dash can't believe on seeing how powerful their two friends are handling all these forces on their own:

'' How are they doing all of this''? Rainbow asked after letting go of Rarity.

'' I don't know Rainbow dash but it is so Bold, so Daring, and a true display of Magical and Swordsmanship Talents We're going to Win and Live''. Rarity said with her eyes watching in awe her eyes sparkling in delight Roxas's glider headed straight for its owner allowing Roxas to land on it with ease and head straight for a falling Twilight

'' Twilight it's time to finish this grab my hoof Now''. Roxas said as he lifts a hoof toward twilight in hopes of not only catching her but also activating the final part of his plan which is making both him and twilight do their first limit break together.

''Almost there...gotcha Roxas'' Twilight said as she landed safely on his glider.

'' Ahh my head using those spells at a very high level...I haven't gotten used to them they are giving me painful migraines'' putting a hoof to her horn.

'' Don't worry Twilight the next move will end this battle just hang in there''. Roxas said as he wrap his wings around her body to provide comfort to her pain.

'' Ahh...Arggh''. Roxas was then attacked on his left and right side the 2 new heartless stars came toward them and fired out laser beams at him he quickly dived down and started doing some evasive maneuvers.

''All right Now the Time has come to finish this Twilight here's our big chance to deliver the final blow to them''. Roxas said giving Twilight a confident smile on his face as he pulls his wings off extending his hoove now.

'' I trust you, Roxas, now let's send these good-for-nothing Heartless out with a Big Bang''. Twilight said as she acceptably takes his hoof with hers and smile at him with confidence as well.

When their hooves collided together Roxas combine his magic with Twilight and then a light started to shine on both their hooves making Roxas and Twilight fly upwards and began to initiate a cool Union Attack ''Sparkle Drive''

They both shouted out and began diving down toward the rest of the aerial heartless army where they were already charging as well to attack their two ponies' prey.

Roxas then began to charge light into his glider blinding and stopping the Heartless movements and changing it back to the Kingdom Key to swing multiple strikes, hitting his enemies. Meanwhile Twilight was side by side doing some set of slashes with a mighty purple horn blade that emerged around her horn.

This was followed by several blade dashes, with magic spheres and raid attacks, and to top it all off, Roxas spun his keyblade around and Twilight jumped above him, and they shot three sparks into the air, causing it to rain shooting stars upon their targets, who was trapped and kept getting whacked multiple times by each star.

"With me"Twilight said.

Then, the two dropped down and bunked the enemies on the head with a double heavy slash making an X of light appear trapping them in it and a few seconds later it exploded in a fiery fury, causing their opponents to fall.

"Time for a big finale"Roxas said.

Finally, the two ponies cached each other's hoofs and spin each other around in circles a few times to descend their speed after that Roxas and Twilight combine both their Keyblade and Horn together ''LIGHT'' the two ponies shouted out making forming a Giant Star that was in the shape and color of Twilight's Cutie Mark combine with magical white Transparent wings that flew the Star down towards the falling heartless catching them all with its wings and engulfing them in its embrace making them vanish from existences and freeing all the captive hearts into the Skies in a beautiful dazzling way as they fading away from the Cloudsdale's Colosseum!

As the public watched the show of colors skyward they all shouted out and clapped their hooves in applauds over the spectacular New unforeseen chain of events even Princess Celestia cheered loudly as possible for her student and Roxas's efforts to save everypony life in Cloudsdale.

'' WHOA, I can't believe this Roxas and Twilight beat a whole army of those monsters and survive this is so AWESOME''. Rainbow shouts in excitement

'' Absolutely Rainbow dash and the way how they ended the fight together was truly fascinating''. Rarity shouted out too

As the fight is over Roxas is keeping Twilight in the air by keeping a hold on her hoof and flapping his wings.

'' Sweet Celestia I never felt that much power in my life and those attacks I did it's like I did them hundred times before but I haven't done anything like that before that was amazing''. Twilight said in awe.

'' You can thank me for that Twilight glad that I can be of help''. Roxas said smiling.

Roxas then flew Twilight down back to the stands and before he could land with her, a dark fireball came out of nowhere and blasted him away from her.

Unknown to him a dark portal opens up some distance away from the coliseum and out came the silhouette of the dark brown pony with a mask lifted a hoof towards Roxas and cast dark firaga out of it and disappeared back into the portal.

"Who....are....you?" Roxas thought.

When dusk settle Roxas was seen plummeting down to the ground unconscious.'' ROXAS'' The Mane 6 called out for their friend.

Then all of a sudden Rarity's magic wings started glowing white and then they dissolved shortly afterward in a magical outburst making Rarity fall to her doom as well flailing and screaming around for help.

Rainbow Dash took notice of this and screamed out in terror "RARITY, ROXAS!!"

She didn’t waste a second thought and instinctively jumped through the clouds to catch her friends. As Rainbow Dash fell, she realized too late that her wings won't reach them both in time only one of them, but even that didn't matter to her, she didn't yell for help to save herself either.

What Rainbow Dash did, was lean back and put her hooves in front of her to gain more speed to try to catch up with Roxas and Rarity. There was nothing else in Rainbow Dash's mind. Neither her safety, what she would do next, nor anything else. All she thought about was reaching her friends.

Within a few seconds of jumping, Rainbow Dash heard a noise behind her, fast approaching. Then, just to the side of her spent three ponies wearing the same suits colored blue with yellow highlights, wearing goggles on their eyes. They were The Wonderbolts, the fastest fliers in all of Equestria. No doubt thanks to their fast reflexes they were the first to react after the Rainbow Dash scream and now they had even reached her.

"Take flight, we'll save them!" One of the Wonderbolts shouted, who seemed to be the captain.

The captain had said that thinking that Rainbow Dash could fly she had jumped to try to save Rarity and Roxas. The Wonderbolts flapped their wings to try to gain more speed, and little by little they began to overcome the Rainbow Dash free fall, thus flying at enormous speed.

"No... It's not enough!" Rainbow Dash thought terrified when she saw the speed of the Wonderbolts, the distance between Roxas and Rarity, and the little distance that was left to the ground. Even with their incredible speed, there was no way that they were going to reach them in time. Rainbow Dash had a lot of experience flying at high speed, and she was never wrong about that sort of thing. She began to breathe heavily and closed her eyes tightly as she began to cry helplessly at what was about to happen.

"No! No! NO!! Don't give up! Don't fail! Don't lose hope I can't let it end this way!" Rainbow Dash crying shouted, looking up and penetratingly looking at where Rarity and Roxas were, with an absolute resolution. "I’m not gonna let you two die, especially you Roxas! Not before I get to tell you how much I LOVE YOU and WANT TO BE YOU!”

Rainbow Dash's wings spread, but there was no time for the pegasus to be impressed. A strong flap, two strong flaps, three strong flaps, Rainbow Dash surpassed the Wonderbolts... four strong flaps, five strong flaps, Rainbow Dash reached her maximum speed, the wind hit her face, the air became dense, it was like swimming in the water, this was the speed limit of a pegasus... Six strong flaps!

A desperate heart! A rainbow explosion flashed in the sky as Rainbow Dash broke the sound barrier and that massive shockwave of rainbow lights spread out through the land, a rainbow trail shooting up at a ninety-degree angle as it flew up over the coliseum and made a large rainbow.

Rainbow Dash flew like lightning, reaching Rarity caught her with her hooves while catching Roxas on her back and lifting them, overcoming the inertia of the fall, just before both hit the ground, making a bow and rising followed by the rainbow trail that Rainbow Dash was leaving in her path.

The Wonderbolts had been stunned after seeing that sonic explosion, and even more when seeing that that rainbow pegasus had saved a colt and a mare and she was now making those spectacular stunts in the air. And the Wonderbolts were not the only ones who had seen that show, because everyone in the coliseum had been expectant to see the rescue, and amazed to see that Sonic Rainboom.

But the most excited in the public were five mares, who had remained on the edge of fear to see Roxas and Rarity fall, and now cried with relief and joy to discover that both were safe and to recognize that particular feeling of the Sonic Rainboom that they had also felt years ago and that had united them since their fillies.

After seeing all of that Fluttershy shouted out her screams louder than ever before astonishing the rest of her friends into speechlessness.

''A sonic rainboom! She did it! She did it! Wooo''!

[crowd cheering]

'' I did it. I did it''! Rainbow dash said.

''[sigh] You sure did. Oh, thank you, Rainbow Dash. You saved our lives''! Rarity said.

'' Oh yeah. I did that too. Ha, best day ever''! Rainbow dash said

Once the competition was over she landed back to her friends and Twilight grabbed Roxas and put him down on the ground.

'' Hold on Roxas I'll heal you up''. Twilight channel her magic and then felt a green energy wave filled with small transparent green leaves surrounding her horn ''Heal''. Twilight fires the Cure spell at him to mend Roxas's wounds. When she did it, Roxas slowly wake up

'' Mmm...ahhh...what happen to me who was that guy''? he said as he raised.

''Roxas your alright you were attacked by some dark fireball that came out of nowhere and you were falling to the ground we almost lost you but Rainbow dash save you just in time before that could happen''.

Twilight and Rainbow dash say while they give him a big hug.

'' Really? and rainbow dash save me''? Roxas said

'' Yeah and then after she saved you I heal you up with a level one Cure I could have done a larger powerful one but I didn't want to risk having more migraines when I still haven't gotten used to using casting these new spells yet Roxas''.Twilight said.

'' Ahh, that attack still stings me a little but thanks for tending to my injuries Twilight, and for saving me Rainbow dash I'll be back in tip-top shape in no time''. Roxas said as he got back on all fours

'' I want to apologize to all of you for getting so carried away with my... beautiful wings. I guess I just lost my head''. Rarity said.

Fluttershy: It's okay.

Applejack: Oh, don't worry about it, kiddo.

Pinkie Pie: We still love you.

Roxas: Yeah you kinda let the whole having wings like a pegasus thing go through your head...

'' And I'm especially sorry that I was so thoughtless as to jump into the contest at the last minute after you had worked so hard to win it. Can you ever forgive me''? Rarity said with sympathy.

'' Aw, it's okay. Everything turned out all right, right? I just wish I could have met the Wonderbolts. [gasp] Rainbow said.

" But look, they're coming this way" Roxas said.

"Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh''! Rainbow dash said and then spots the wonderbolts coming to meet her.

'' So you're the little pony who saved our lives. We really wanted to meet you, and say thanks''. Spitfire the captain of the wonder bolt said.

'' Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh''! Rainbow dash continue her ranting.

Princess Celestia later arrives at the group and presents the grand prize for Best Young Flyer to Rainbow.

The three bullies congratulate and apologize to Rainbow Dash, who forgives them. Dumb-Bell asks her if she wants to hang out with them and hopes that she will teach them how to do the sonic rainboom, but Rainbow Dash replies that she's already got plans to hang out with her friends.

'' Princess''. Twilight says in utter surprise

'' Hello, Twilight Sparkle''. Princess Celestia greets her student and friends

'' Princess Celestia, I am sorry I ruined the competition. Rainbow Dash here really is the best flyer in Equestria''. Rarity said.

'' I know she is, my dear. That's why, for her incredible act of bravery and her spectacular sonic rainboom, I'm presenting the grand prize for Best Young Flyer to this year's winner, Miss Rainbow Dash''! Princess Celestia said as she crowns Rainbow Dash with the grand prize on top of her head.

[crowd cheers]

'' Ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh''! Rainbow dash ranting once again.

'' Geez Rainbow relax your acting like you're going to transform into pinkie pie or something''. Roxas says

'' You can say that Roxas''. Pinkie said

'' So Twilight Sparkle, did you learn anything about friendship from this experience?'' Celestia asked her pupil

'' I did Princess, but I think Rarity learned even more than me''. Twilight said

'' I certainly did. I learned how important it is to keep your hooves on the ground, and be there for your friends''. Rarity admits her guilt.

'' Excellent. Well done, Rarity''. Celestia said congratulating the white mare.

"Roxas, I was going to ask you, if you have some free time, could you please visit my sister Luna, she wants to talk with you" Celestia said.

"Of course, Princess" Roxas answered gracefully.

'' This is the best day ever''! Rainbow said.

'' Uhh, hey, Rainbow Crash''. Dumbbell says

'' Dash''! Hoops and Score corrected him

'' Oh! Uhh... Sorry. Rainbow Dash. Uhh, we just wanted to congratulate you on winning the competition''. Dumbbell says

'' That sonic rainboom was awesome''! Hoops said.

'' Yeah, it was very impressive and cool''. Score said.

'' Heh, thanks, guys''. Rainbow replied.

'' Uhh, we're sorry we gave you such a hard time before''. Dumbbell, Hoops, and Score apologies

'' Aww, that's okay. Don't worry about it''. Rainbow said.

'' Hey. Do you want to hang out with us? Maybe you could show us how you did that incredible trick''! Dumbbell suggests to Rainbow.

'' Sorry, boys... But I've got plans, let's go guys since I'm the Champion we got to celebrate my victory for creating the Sonic Rainboom and Roxas and Twilight victory for defeating an entire army of flying Heartless single handily in Aerial Combat''! Rainbow said.

'' One more thing everypony Twilight and Roxas Thank you both for saving all our lives from those Heartless monsters and for establishing peace for not just Cloudsdale but throughout all of Equestria we are forever grateful for what you did for us all''. Princess Celestia said.

'' You're Welcome your Majesty it was an honor to save this Kingdom''. Twilight and Roxas said to Celestia while bowing down to her presence.

After the group left Cloudsdale they arrive back in Ponyville and headed to a Pizza Restaurant to celebrate they order 1 Large Cheese Hayroni with Daisy dandelions, Seven potato french fries, and Seven Soda pops.

'' Mmm you girls weren't kidding that these Fast Foods will have excellent taste''. Roxas said stuffing and chewing his pizza and fries together.

''We're glad that you like them Roxas but slow down we're not in a food-eating race plus you might choke them having so much in your mouths''. The mane 6 says while they each eat their slice of pizza and fries

'' Oh, Roxas can you tell us how did you and Twilight manage to do all those cool moves fighting all those heartless?'' pinkie pie asked.

"By connecting my power with Twilight's we created a combination attack which Is called a Limit break," Roxas explained.
"In exchange for all of my magic, I combine my power with a partner, and we unleash our combined power.

The stronger my connection with my friends is when using those Limits, the stronger it is to take out Heartless and any other threats against us not only that we even eventually create new limit breaks as well." He draped a wing around Twilight and pulled her closer to him.

"And seeing how close Twilight and I are, you could see just how powerful we can be together. We could take over the world if we were able to!"

The purple unicorn bonked the stallion on the head, giggling at his silly antics. "What are you? a Dictator now or somepony who's just got nuts with power looks like I have to keep his lust for power under control girls, or else he'll blow everything up with us in it".

"I will not be contained for I am UNSTOPPABLE MWAHAHAHA!" As he lifted a hoof while shouting out like a Madman

''Hahaha, you're a real comedian aren't you Roxas''. The mane 6 said laughing at Roxas acting role.

'' Hehe thanks girls and also the soda pop is not half bad the fizziness match well with the aftertaste of the pizza and fries and gives me a sizzling feeling in my body that gets me energize''. Roxas said while taking a sip of his soda.

"It's getting late, you want to go to the usual spot to eat some ice cream?" Roxas asked his friends.

"Sure Roxas" the girls answered.

As they were heading to the barn they started talking about the mysterious figure that appeared in the dark portal.

"Do ya think it was somepony from the organization?"Applejack asked.

"No I dont think so, I don't remember any member with a mask" Roxas answered.

"Then... it was some kind of Heartless" Fluttershy said.

"Could be, but it was a full pony kind type of heartless, that only means that the heartless are starting to consume this world" Roxas said.

"Why do you think that?"Twilight asked.

"The stronger the heartless are, the more than the world is consumed" Roxas said.

"Ohhhh then we have to do something about it" Rainbow dash said.

'' Yeah but for now let's just enjoy the moment." Roxas said.

The group sit down and watched the sunset together, but Roxas couldn't stop thinking about the pony with the mask, and how the heartless invaded the Colosseum. "This world needs warriors or it will perish" he thought.

He was so immersed in himself he didn't realize that the sun was already down.

"Oh men it looks like the sun is going down we should all head home now guys''. Roxas said.

After they all left home, Roxas was in his room taking off his clothes and cloak, shortly after he heard a knock coming from his window and saw that it was Rainbow dash without her clothes on.

'' Rainbow dash I thought you went back home''. Roxas said

'' I did but I want to show you something before I turn in for the day''. Rainbow said

'' Show me something? what is it''? Roxas asked.

'' It's a surprise come on let's go''. Rainbow insisted.

Roxas then decided to go with her and she guided him toward a cloud that was moving slowly but safely toward Ponyville, which luckily didn't was too far from Cloudsdale at that time of the year.

So they would arrive in a few minutes, but at the least, it would give them enough time to enjoy the last rays of the sunset.

'' So why did you bring me here Rainbow''? Roxas asks her after they landed on the soft cloud.

At that moment Rainbow Dash fell silent as she was unsure whether to say what she wanted to say, but then she reminded herself that she had promised to be braver after the near-death experience that both she, Twilight, Rarity, and Roxas had experienced.

"Because I... wanted to spend time with you alone...".

" Wow Rainbow I’m honestly kinda surprised to hear you say that''. Roxas said.

Finally, both ponies became silent and stared at each other, with their cheeks blushing red, knowing that words were already superfluous they turn away from each other and just watch the remaining sunset side by side together.

At that moment the cloud, which had gradually decreased its speed, had almost reached its destination and had stopped just above a lake that was next to Ponyville, causing the rays of the sun that was hidden in the sunset to be reflected in it, resulting a romantic atmosphere and creating the perfect moment.

'' Sigh this place where we'll at right now Rainbow it feels so familiar''. Roxas said then started having a flashback.

You know, Riku has changed.

What do you mean?

Well...

You okay?

Sora, let's take the raft and go-- just the two of us!

Huh?

Hehe Just Kidding.

What's gotten into you?

You're the one that's changed, Kairi.

Maybe...

You know, I was a little afraid at first, but now I'm ready.

No matter where I go or what I see, I know I can always come back here.

Right?

Yeah, of course!

That's good.

Sora, don't ever change.

Huh?

I just can't wait. Once we set sail, it'll be great.

After seeing another memory of Sora, Roxas regain consciousness he felt something on his right shoulder touching his body when he turn his head he saw Rainbow dash right next to him and sleeping on him.

"Hmph, why do every time I'm with these girls I experience memories of Sora, could they be related to him? Or is it just me that living happy experiences triggers these flashbacks?" Roxas thought.

The pegasus stallion then saw that the last rays of the sunset had vanished and saw that the night skies are coming out so he chose to wake his friend up so they can head home.

"Look at we got here, the mighty Rainbow dash sleeping on my shoulder''.

'' Mmm...Huh...What''. Rainbow said

'' You fall asleep on me while we were watching the sunset together''. Roxas said

'' Ohmygosh Ohmygosh...sorry about that spiky''. Rainbow said with red blushes

'' No it's okay I don't mind Dashie''. Roxas said

'' Why did you call me Dashie''? Rainbow said flustered while turning her head away

'' You gave me a nickname so I thought I could give you one". Roxas said.

After that, Rainbow moved her head back towards him. The two pegasuses stared at each other once again for a few more moments then instinctively they both began to slowly approach each other until they made their foreheads collide and nuzzle together.

'' OK!... Roxas, would you like to come to my house for a sleepover?'' Rainbow asked directly but nervously at the same time.

'' Huh? What brought this on''? Roxas said

"Nothing Spiky, I just don't want our time together to be over just yet''. Rainbow stated her reason

'' Hmm okay...sure why not, let's do it besides on the bright side I get to experience what it'll be like to sleep with a tough talented prideful girl like you''. Roxas said

'' Oh, ill show you what it means to be tough and prideful... let's see who gets to my House 3-2-1 Go''. Rainbow said while taking a quick step off the cloud and rushing past Roxas at fast lighting rainbow speed

'' What?! Hey, that's Cheating you little sneaker''. Roxas said as he chase after her.

Despite Rainbow's head start Roxas was able to catch up with her in no time, both ponies were neck to neck and side by side trying to best the other in this little race that they were having.

"What? You're impressed that a rookie like me is going to win?" Roxas said.

'' Hah I'm impressed that you were able to catch up with me spiky but you should just give it up little man, cause you're on my turf now and I was built for this kind of terrain and atmosphere with my Flashy moves'' Rainbow said to gloat Roxas.

'' You are indeed fast Rainbow but the real question is this Are You Hungry''? Roxas asked her.

'' Huh Am I Hungry''? Rainbow dash said.

'' Yeah, cause you're About to eat my Bubble''. Roxas said and then use some of his keyblade powers to summon air currents that boost him even further ahead of Rainbow dash.

"Hey!!!!" Rainbow dash said.

Roxas arrived first at Rainbow dash home, winner of the race.

'' Looks like the Newbie here is the winner haha didn't expect that did ya''. Roxas said bassing in his victory

'' Hey, you only won because you used your powers to give you an extra boost to reach the Goal''. Rainbow said

'' Yeah but you didn't say that there were any rules we needed to follow when we were racing so this was a no holding back race to get to the finish line''. Roxas said her rebuttal with a mischievous grin.

"Besides I could have won the race without any difficult I just wanted to show off" Roxas said.

'' I...uhh...okay you strike a good point Roxas I'll take 2nd place, but if you are so sure you can beat me without cheating then I challenge you formally to another race''. Rainbow said punching Roxas's arms.

'' Bring it girl anytime and anywhere just let me know so we can work on finding a spot to have another Race match together''. Roxas said while extending his hoof out towards her for a hoof shake

'' Deal''. Rainbow said while taking his hoof and shaking it to agree with this gesture

'' Great now shall we go inside Rainbow Dash?''. Roxas asked.

'' Let's''. Rainbow said

Rainbow and Roxas went inside her home, she guided Roxas to her Bedroom, then as soon as they arrive Roxas and Rainbow started laying down on her bed, Roxas couldn't help but feel relaxed from It. '' Wow Rainbow your bed feels so soft and fluffy, and it makes me feel like I'm at peace with myself''.

'' Heh, that's because everything in my house is entirely made out of Clouds so that's why"

"But hey, I heard that if you have somepony with you on a cloud bed it makes the experience of sleeping more blissful and being better rested''. Rainbow said as she moved closer to him and wrap him in a hug with her hooves and wings causing Roxas to do the same to her.

A few moments later Roxas pull back a little and say with a huge pink blush on his face.
"Uh... Rainbow can I... try something?"

"Hmph, Sure thing Roxas Go for it". Rainbow said with red blushes as she properly adjusted herself

Roxas started touching her flank, moving his hooves down her backside, and when he felt it was round and in great shape.

"Wow, you must work out a lot Rainbow your flank and cutie mark feels tight, tenderly, well balance toned".

"Thanks for that Spiky it means a lot to me that you're taking a liking to my body...listen Roxas... I want you to kiss me" Rainbow said with heavy pink blushes this time

'' Huh, You...You want a kiss?" Roxas asked blushed and nervous, wanting to confirm what he had heard, even though he was sure of what he heard.

"Y-You’ve kissed half of the girls in our group right, and I... I'm the only one who..." Rainbow Dash started to speak, looking up, showing her blushed face, but is having trouble looking Roxas in the eye.

So nervous that she was unable to finish saying what she thought.

"I was just saying that I don't want you to treat me differently from the others. That's... that's why... just for that. I... I don't want to feel different I mean, sure, we’re all different from each other. But…we’re all still mares in our way. And that's something I don't want you to forget Roxas and I want to know what this feels like receiving some pony's affection from someone that I trust".

Hearing Rainbow Dash's words made Roxas surprised and thoughtful as his mind tried to find an explanation for what was happening so he gave her this response:

"O-Okay... I'll do it." Roxas finally said, with his face fully blushing.

Hearing that, Rainbow Dash was surprised for a moment, and then she says with tears falling out of her eyes in Roxas's embrace:

'' Thank you for treating me like a real mare and for being here with me Spiky''. After that Rainbow then started to give Roxas a long kiss on his cheek while rubbing and squeezing his mane, body, wings, and flanks in a tight cuddling embrace with her hooves and wings.

Roxas then gave Rainbow what she wants and kiss her on her cheek as well.

'' Ahh...Ohhh Spiky you're a natural''. Rainbow said as she then starts to kiss giving Roxas cheek's multiple pecks of short kisses.

'' I do''. Roxas said and gives Rainbow Dash multiple kisses on her cheeks and held her even more strongly rubbing and squeezing her Rainbow mane, body, wings, and flanks as they both get lost in their tight blissful soft embrace and have nice calming dreams together

Meanwhile back at the Old Abandon Mansion in the Underground lair.

Namine is in the White room where Sora is located in his Sleeping Pod Chamber and is drawing in her Notepad where she is drawing an Image of Sora and his Nobody Roxas holding hands together for their Reunion.

'' Just hang in there Sora We will find Roxas and bring him back to you so your heart can be completed once again then you and I can fulfill our Promise that we made to each other that once you wake up from your slumber, You will come and find me so we can be Friends for Real not from the base on Lies that I created when I rearrange your Memories of that Closeness to You''.

Then all of a sudden Sora's Computer Monitor started beeping

'' Huh, what's going on? better run a System Diagnostic Check''. Namine started typing into the Computer.

''System Diagnostic completed test subject's Sora's Memory Restoration is back Online-Commence Connection Link with Sora's Nobody Roxas Memory Restoration at 5%''.

The Door to Sora's Chamber room opened and in came Diz and Riku.

'' Namine do you have any progress so far''? DiZ asked

'' Yes Sora's Memory is coming back we already got 5% of it restored to him this means that Roxas is starting to feel Connected to Sora again and if he experiences more of sora's memories then I will be able to get inside his mind and see what he sees from his point of view then locate the world he is on hiding away from the Organization''. Namine said with a smile

'' Really? that's great finally some good news at least, we got a backup plan to help us find him before our enemies do, so we have a fighting chance to beat them''. Riku said smiling.

'' The memory restoration is weak right now, Roxas's mind still has a strong force to resist me from entering into his head so until we have more memory percentage that can allow me to enter Roxas's Subconscious even if it just for a short amount of time all we can do is wait and continue with Plan A on finding Sora's other half''. Namine said.

"I talk to the king recently, and he said that he's going to begin his spying operation on the organization," Riku said.

"Well if we don't find Roxas by searching in all past worlds that Sora visited, maybe the organization could track him for us" DiZ said.

"What's your plan DiZ?" Riku asked

"The King is investigating the Organization, if they find the place where Roxas is, he will know, and with that information we send you, to get the subject before them" DiZ explained.

"I get it, but that has to be the last resource right?" Riku asked.

"Of Course, the next plan I got in mind is using Namine to see what Roxas sees," DiZ said.

"Yeah but for that Sora and Roxas must have more than 60% of connection" Riku said.

"Dont worry he will have it soon" DiZ said watching Sora's pod.

Chapter 15: Linked

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Where am I?

What happened to my home? My island?

Riku! Kai-!

Who are You?

They will come at you out of nowhere, as long as you continue to wield the Keyblade.

Hey, why don't you come with us? We can go to other worlds on our vessel.

Sora, go with them. Especially if you want to find your friends.

Donald Duck.

Name's Goofy.

I'm Sora.

I'll go with you, guys.

The Heartless had a great fear of the Keyblade.

That's right. The Keyblade.

So...this is the key.

But the boy is the problem. He found one of the Keyholes.

Day 20: Stare Master Fluttershy.

As the sun rose to the sky Roxas woke up from his dream very fast and abruptly looking at his right hoof.

'' A... keyblade is what the heartless are truly afraid of''. Roxas said clutching his hoof.

Just then Rainbow dash wakes up to find out what's with all that commotion.'' Ugh...Roxas is something wrong? you kinda shook the bed a little when you woke up''

'' Sorry Rainbow it's just another memory, I saw Sora talking to somepony about how the heartless have a massive fear towards the keyblade" Roxas answered her.

'' Really? I didn't think those creepy monsters can even have fear of somepony much less something...so what happens if somepony defeats a heartless without a keyblade?'' Rainbow said.

'' Then the hearts don't come out of the heartless they just disappear alongside them until they find their way into another heartless inside for example: Once you swat a heartless down from something else it'll pop right back up again or pop up again but into a different heartless''. Roxas said.

'' You're kidding me so there isn't any other way to free the hearts from inside them besides your key-shaped sword?'' Rainbow said

'' Not unless you have a magical mystic weapon or magic powers that can allow you to do that after the heartless come into physical contact with''. Roxas said.

'' Then you better make sure to train me than spiky so I can get my Keyblade someday, cast those awesome magic like you, and bam show these heartless not to mess me'' Rainbow said pounding her hooves together.

'' All in good time Dashie you'll get your chance wailing on them with it one day you and others''. Roxas said.

"But for now let's go to see the others"

" Already? 5 more minutes...please" Rainbow asked.

" Fine, just because you said that politely" Roxas said hugging Rainbow dash and giving her a little kiss on her forehead.

Later on, in the town of ponyville, Rarity is in her shop trying to complete an order of twenty robes for Trottingham by the following day.

Her sister Sweetie Belle tried to help her in an attempt to get her cutie mark but she just ended up making a mess.

"Where'd I put that? Ohh, I thought I already... Rarity said.

[clatter]

"Ohh, and I can't forget I've got to... oh, how am I ever gonna get this done?"

"Are you sure I can't help? I could—" Sweetie belle tried to convince her.

Rarity: No!

Sweetie Belle: Maybe just a—

Rarity: No thanks!

Sweetie Belle: How about—

Rarity: Just stand over there.

Sweetie Belle: But—

Rarity: Where you'll be out of the way. Ribbon, ribbon! Where's the ribbon?!

Sweetie Belle: I got it!

[creaking]

Sweetie Belle: Whoa!

Rarity: [gasps]

[clattering noises]

Rarity: Aah!

[crashing noises]

Sweetie Belle: Um, I-I'll just go and stand over there, where I'll be... out of the way.

[zip sound]

Rarity: [sigh]

'' Won't you at least let me help you clean up?'' Sweetie belle asked her sister again.

'' No. You've helped me quite enough''. Rarity said annoyed

'' I'm sorry, sis! I just thought that if I could help, I might find my special gift and finally earn my cutie mark''. Sweetie belle said sadly.

'' I understand. It's just that... I need this time to fill this order without any... complications. Okay, all done. Now, back to work. I've lost a lot of time, and I cannot have any more interruptions''. Rarity said sympathetically.

[doorbell rings]

Rarity: Oh, what now?!

Rarity opened the door just to find out that Fluttershy was there with a cat basket.

'' Oh, sorry. I thought the "open" sign meant you were open, but I must have been mistaken''. Fluttershy said.

'' [gasps] Fluttershy! Forgive me! I was so wrapped up in the work that I forgot you were bringing Opalescence back from her grooming''! Rarity said tiredly.

'' No worries, Rarity. I've left her there in the basket''. Fluttershy said.

Opalescence: [purrs]

'' Oh, she looks great! I just don't understand how you're able to do it! I can't get near her without getting a swipe from her claws''. Rarity said smiling.

Opalescence: [hiss!]

'' Ahh! Did you use... the Stare on her?'' Rarity asked Fluttershy.

'' Oh, no! I wouldn't! I couldn't! I-I don't have any control over when that happens. I-It just happens. No, I'm just good with animals. It's my special gift, you know''? Fluttershy answered Rarity.

'' Ooh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh! Maybe I can be good with animals, too''! Sweetie belle said trying to pet Opalescence.

[shing!]

Sweetie Belle: Or not.

Fluttershy and Rarity: [laughs]

'' I'm sorry I can't invite you to stay and chat, Fluttershy. I've bitten off a bit more than I can chew with this order''. Rarity said.

'' But you're not eating anything''. Sweetie belle shouted.

'' No, Sweetie, it's an expression. It means that I've taken on more work than I can handle. I've got twenty of these special robes to make tonight! They're due in Trottingham tomorrow morning''. Rarity explained.

[twinkling]

Fluttershy: [gasp]

'' See? I've lined them in a special gold silk. It took so long to make, but I think it adds just the right touch, don't you?'' Rarity said.

'' These are lovely, but twenty by tonight? How will you get it all done?'' Fluttershy said.

Rarity: Well, I, uh...

'' Oh, oh, oh! Maybe I could... just... just stand over here and watch''. Sweetie belle said.

'' I'll manage, unless... wait a minute... yes of course, why didn't I think of this sooner, I'll get Roxas to help me finish this up''. Rarity said and comes up with an idea.

'' Well, maybe I should get out of your mane so you can work''. Fluttershy said.

Moments later, Scootaloo and Apple Bloom arrived for their sleepover at Rarity's house.

Together with Sweetie Belle, the Cutie Mark Crusaders plan on finding their hidden talents to get their cutie marks.

'' Hi, Fluttershy! Hi, Rarity''! Apple Bloom and Scootaloo said greeting the two ponies.

Rarity: Hello, uh, girls...

Applebloom and Scootaloo: Hey, Sweetie Belle!

Sweetie Belle: Scootaloo! Applebloom!

Scootaloo: You ready for tonight?

Sweetie Belle: Yup! Cutie mark planning session is a go!

Applebloom: Tonight is the night we each try to find our special talent.

Scootaloo: Even if it takes us all night!

Applebloom: I'm ready! Are you ready?

Scootaloo: Very ready!

Cutie Mark Crusaders: Cutie Mark

Crusader sleepover at Rarity's house! Yay!

Sweetie Belle: And... look what I made for us!
[trumpet flourish]

Applebloom and Scootaloo: Oh, wow! [laughter, gasps] That's so cool! Oooh!

'' What does that patch on your cape mean?'' Fluttershy asked.

'' The Cutie Mark Crusaders! Yay''! The 3 fillies said with excitement

Scootaloo: We're on a crusade, a mission!

Apple Bloom: To find our cutie marks!

Sweetie Belle: Yup. And look. I lined them with this special gold silk. It took sooo
long to make, but I think it adds just the right touch, don't you?

Apple Bloom and Scootaloo: Oooooh!

'' Sweetie Belle! What have you done? That was the last of the gold silk! Oh, now I'll have to make more! Oh, I hope I can make more. I'm gonna have to work all night! Which means... Sorry, girls, I'm afraid the Crusader's sleepover is canceled''. Rarity said freaking out

Sweetie Belle: What?!

'' I just won't have any time to watch you if I want to get these robes delivered on time''. Rarity stated her reason

Sweetie Belle: But—

'' No buts this time. I'm sorry, Sweetie Belle. It's just the way it has to be''. Rarity persisted.

''Awwww...'' The Cutie Mark Crusaders said.

Fluttershy watched the whole scene, and she felt bad for the 3 filies, so she wanted to help them.

'' I, uh, I suppose I could take them for the night''. Fluttershy said.

Rarity: I couldn't ask you to do that.

Fluttershy: Oh, it's no problem at all.

'' Have you met my sister and her friends? A problem is all it would be''. Rarity argued back.

'' Did I have a problem with Opal? You've seen how well I handle small creatures''! Fluttershy said in her rebuttal.

Rarity: I suppose that's true... and I do have a lot of work to do...

Fluttershy: Come on, it'll be fun.

Rarity: I assure you, they're quite a handful.

Fluttershy: These sweet little angels?

Rarity: Well... all right.

'' Cutie Mark Crusader sleepover at Fluttershy's cottage! Yay''! Apple bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie belle shouted out as they left Rarity's boutique.

Fluttershy: So cute. W-wait for me!

'' Hmmm...I hope things won't go so badly for dear Fluttershy''. Rarity said watching them leave.

'' Wait a minute if they're gone and I'm the only pony here... with Roxas helping me out with my dressing problem then...Ahhhh...that means I'll have another time with him, just the two of us, in private...ohh this has to be a sign of Fate telling me to go after my Sweet Stallion Crush and work hard to make Roxas my lover because He must be The True Love that I have been searching for all these years I must go find him and not waste this opportunity that I have been given to me by Destiny itself''. Rarity realized and went off to find him.

A Few hours later Rainbow and Roxas come out of the house Rainbow is smiling while Roxas is stretching and moving out his neck and wings after the fun time they had together.

'' Well, that was quite the Event we did inside Rainbow Dash''. Roxas said finishing stretching his body.

'' Yeah, It was a Real Blast back there, you were wonderful, hope we can do some more next time Roxas''. Rainbow said

'' Sure, But Rainbow, I got to ask... why are you so determined to get your Keyblade?'' Roxas asked his pegasus friend

'' Sigh...all right here's the thing spiky, it's because I want to help you in a fight and make super cool moves with you.” She said blushing Pink.

“ You’re like, super amazing when you beat up bad guys and stuff... You know…” She rubbed her foreleg feeling his gaze as if she was somewhat speaking from the heart.

" Uh huh?"Roxas said.

“ Seeing you fight… makes me want to always do better too in my life… so I can stand beside you when things get rough especially when you're over your head Roxas, you're... my first favorite spiky-haired Pegasus pony and I want us to be partners .” Her eyes darted to him and away a few times before she cleared her throat.

Roxas gasped at Rainbow's explanation.

" Woah, no one ever told me I was ever someone's favorite before and I'm glad that you want to be there for me, means a lot Dashie". Roxas then gave Rainbow a long kiss on her nose making Rainbow gasp '' Ahh''

Rainbow did everything she could to restrain her need to tackle Roxas back into her house so she can kiss all over his lips right now because she knows she wants her first kissing experience with Roxas to be mutual.

Finally, Roxas let go of her, giving her a big hug.

" Thank you, for everything Rainbow, you make me feel like I'm not alone anymore" Roxas said.

" Oh it's nothing, cheer up, in case anything happens you know where to go, ill be waiting for you" Rainbow said hugging back.

Roxas then moved her head and started kissing Rainbow dash's neck, but he stopped.

" Why...did...you stop?" Rainbow asked.

" I'm running out of time, I completely forgot" Roxas answered.

"Looks like somepony was immersed in muy beauty, hahaha"

After they pull back from each other Rainbow prepared herself for take-off looking at Roxas with half-lidded eyes and a sly smile on her face
'' Maybe next time we should start with that, See you around Handsome''.

Then she flew off leaving a rainbow trail in her path as she left for ponyville.

''[Sigh] These new feelings that I keep on experiencing, what am I supposed to do? Why do I want to be with them so much? Ugh, this only gets me more confused but is it too much to ask wanting a peaceful life here?''. Roxas said with red blushes.

Roxas began flying down towards ponyville and once he arrived at Town Hall somepony was calling his name.

“Ah hah! There you are, Roxas!” It was Rarity, she looked like she was in a rush. “I’ve been looking all over for you, where were you?''

'' I was hanging out with Rainbow Dash at her house, what's up Rarity you need me for something?'' Roxas asked.

'' Oh, boy does I ever dear. I have a job for you that I need your help with.” Rarity said as she trotted behind him and started nudging him in the direction of her boutique.

Roxas was getting a strange feeling about this, “Uh, what is the job exactly?”

Once they arrive Rarity explained to him why she needed his help. Things had been a bit busy for Rarity’s store nowadays. Her Destiny Adventures outfits were gaining more and more attention from the townsfolk, and she was getting requests from places like Canterlot and Manehatten.

" When you and Twilight fought the heartless in the colosseum yesterday, Journalists took pictures of the scene, and well...the attires appeared"

The requests were a welcomed surprise, and making custom orders was what she lived for, but as more and more ponies showed, Rarity's job became so more difficult than before.

For starters, customers that entered the store got a priority, to an extent. If there was a mail order, she’d deal with the customers that arrived at her boutique first before taking on the order. That said, the mail order would be completed before she opened the store the next day. Finding time to sleep or rest was increasingly becoming an issue. So far she could manage it since the brand name was still growing, but she had to face the facts, this wouldn’t last much longer with this kind of popularity.

She might need extra hooves. And that’s when she thought of the perfect pony to help her out. He had more than free time after all. Thus Roxas’s reason to be here. She thought about this as ponies were even requesting her to create black, white, brown, and many different colored cloaks similar to the one that Roxas has.

'' Wow Rarity, looks like my arrival to this place made a lot of changes happen so fast if it will keep you busier than how you normally are. All right Rarity looks like we're gonna be busy for the whole day let's get to work and while we're getting the dresses for Trottingham done we should also finish the dresses for Hoity-toity as well''.

'' Oh right, I almost forgot about that, thank you for reminding me, let's get started right now'' Rarity said.

Many hours later the day went by and sunset arrived in the town.

Roxas was beaten and exhausted from all the work he did helping Rarity create new clothes for her customers, never before did he have to run around so much in one building, without fighting something at the same time. Things were slowing down finally to the point where he could finally collapse on the sofa.

As Rarity floated a glass of limeade in his hoof, which he graciously accepted.

“Finally, we're done, Is this every day for you?” he asked before he started chugging and downing the whole glass.

Rarity walk over to the sofa and sat with him.

“Not exactly, some days it gets really busy while the rest are normal hourly work routines, but ever since you came here and told me what kind of clothes you had before it was like having a new source of inspiration. I had a feeling this new line of fashion would attract ponies, but never did I imagine to this extent, I’m afraid.” She said staring intensely at her drink before taking a sip.

“I will admit this is a bit too much for me to handle, but I enjoy the challenge, despite the hectic atmosphere today, my heart couldn’t help but leap with joy with how popular this new fashion line had become thanks to you''.

"Well, I feel that “Destiny Adventures” should be shared with other designers, for the sake of its growth''. She nodded after finishing her drink

“As great as these designs are, they come from one mind, my own. Which has been inspired by a lot, mostly you, Roxas.” She explained while looking at Roxas. When they locked eyes, Rarity couldn’t help but blush slightly and stare at him with a genuine smile.

However, she pressed on.

“But, if I share this with other ponies. Like-minded designers ... then who knows what will come from that, that's what keeps me more hooked''.

“You must be really into your passion if you would even be willing to share your clothing designs with competition Rarity .” Roxas smiled, after seeing that genuine smile on her face.

“The greatest innovations are often created from a little and healthy competition, it would be a breath of fresh air what with us always gallivanting about Saving the World and all''. Rarity stated

'' Well, I'm glad that you're happy about this Rarity, especially on how talented you are in creating outfits that you can always interpret on what kind it should be for that specific type of Pony just like these new unique adventures outfits that I'm seeing right now''. Roxas said looking at the Mannequins at her front window displays to attract window shoppers.

One of them is wearing a grey jumpsuit with bell sleeves and a lighter grey seam going down the front. Each sleeve has the Nobody emblem printed on them, there is also a dark grey belt-like pattern that wraps around its waist to keep the outfit in place.

The next one is wearing a light grey jumpsuit with thin bell sleeves outlined by a black line and has the Nobody emblem on the back of the Outfit.

Finally, the last one is wearing pink bell-bottom pants with a white Nobody symbol printed on their left leg. They also have pink beanie-like hats on that cover where their eyes would be, with a long, pink, braid-like growth sprouting from under the caps, tied with a white band to make ponies Masquerade themselves as Mystery Dancers. It even has dark, heeled boots as well as brown bracelets on each of the mannequin's wrists, both with a small spike on them. To finish it off a halter top dark gown is covering the body where it even has the Nobody emblem at the Center of the Chest, then it exposes the Pony's shoulders and terminates in a collar.

Which will allow the pony that wears it to move quite gracefully and glide across the ground when he/she is dancing especially when they do it on Ice Figure Skating or Ballet.

'' It's all thanks to your Nobodies that I was able to make these clothes in the first place darling but I have to ask why are their mouths zippers that when they undo themselves to speak they reveal grey, sharp-toothed mouths from underneath it makes them a little scary''.

Rarity said pointing at Roxas's bodyguards putting away and finishing the last remaining outfits for Rarity's Shop

'' That's how my powers wanted to create them, I didn't have control over what form they take except for my Samurais Rarity''. Roxas explained

''Our Liege, the tasks you have assigned for us are done, is there anything else that you require of us?'' Roxas nobodies asked their Creator

'' No that is all, I'll call you if I need further assistance''. Roxas said to his lackeys then his nobodies nodded and vanish away

'' Hmm, no offense Roxas but I'm still getting used to having those things around me''. Rarity said

'' Don't worry about it Rarity, I'm sure that you're not the only pony in our group that feels that way about my companions''. Roxas said

' 'But on the bright side, I'm already getting used to having you around me Roxas''. Rarity said as she lay her head and body down on Roxas's legs.

That act surprised Roxas, seeing Rarity laying down on him like that generate a couple of doubts, but something was making him like what Rarity was doing to him, so he just brought his head down to feel her cheek, wrapping a hoof around her neck to keep her there at that position, and wrapping his other hoof around her waist and rubbing her lower body up and down.

''Rarity, what is that intoxicating fragrance that I'm smelling, It's delicious''. Roxas said cuddling Rarity

'' It's my new shampoo formula and body lotion, Do you like it? it makes my mane look more refined and bright ''. Rarity explains

'' So that's what I been smelling, I like it because it's making you look more attractive than before, it makes me want to hug you even more''. Roxas said deepening his hug and increasing his show of affection towards his unicorn friend

Rarity blushed and giggled “ My, my... Roxas, you do certainly have a way with words on what you say to a lady, darling You’re already becoming quite the Charmer as it is, saying such things would be overdoing it to some but for me, it feels absolutely perfect my love, if you keep doing that maybe someday Ill show you what truly means to be with a mare''.

'' Hehe I'm glad that I'm leaving a very good impression on you along with grateful results''. Roxas said smiling and kissing on the cheek

'' Oh, Roxas... please stay here... with me... like this for a while''. Rarity said tiredly as she starts falling asleep on Roxas's legs

'' I'm not going anywhere Rarity''. Roxas said as he started falling asleep on Rarity's face.

Meanwhile, In Fluttershy's cottage, she asked the Crusaders what they'd like to do first. The fillies suggest going adventuring in the Everfree Forest, but Fluttershy forbids this due to the forest's dangers.

Fluttershy: Oh, won't this be ever so fun? We can have a nice little tea party, and braid each others' tails, and sit quietly and color, and tell each other fairy tales, and—

[Rush of air, clattering hooves].

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [giggling]

Twilight Sparkle: Hello, Fluttershy.

''Oh! Hello, Twilight. Where are you off to?'' Fluttershy asked her friend

'' I'm heading to the Everfree Forest to Zecora's to get some of my favorite tea''. Twilight said

'' Th-The Everfree Forest? Ah, you'll be careful, won't you?'' Fluttershy worries over her unicorn friend

'' Of course! How about you? What are you doing with the girls?'' Twilight asked Fluttershy

'' Rarity has a big order to fill tonight, so I volunteered to take the girls over to my cottage for a sleepover''. Fluttershy explained.

'' Wow. Sounds like everypony has their hooves full today. Taking care of those three fillies all by yourself? Are you sure you can handle it?'' Twilight said

'' What? These sweet little angels? They'll be no problem at all''. Fluttershy said with confidence.

" Alright then, see you later" Twilight said

[crickets chirping quietly, owl hooting]
[door closes]

'' Wow! Look at this place! What's that? Are those chickens?'' Sweetie belle asked Fluttershy

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [unintelligible loud chatter, clattering hooves, zippy sounds]

Fluttershy: [to herself] No... problem at all. [normal] Okay, girls, uh, what should we do?

Scootaloo: I'm gonna get my mark first!

Fluttershy: Girls?

Sweetie Belle: Nuh-uh!

Fluttershy: Should we—

Apple Bloom: I am!

Fluttershy: Girls, okay, now settle—

Scootaloo: I'm staying up all night!

Apple Bloom: Me, too!

Sweetie Belle: Me, three!

Fluttershy: I-I know you're excited, but— girls, oh, oh, careful with the— oh, ah, girls— [huffs] So! What do you wanna do? Play a game?

Scootaloo: We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders!

Apple Bloom: And we want to crusade for our cutie marks!

Sweetie Belle: And, and, and, we, um— yeah! What they said!

Fluttershy: Mmm, I don't know... how about a nice quiet little tea party?

Scootaloo: Or... we could go adventuring in the Everfree Forest!

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: Yeah!

Fluttershy: Oh, no! The Everfree Forest is much too dangerous. It's filled with far too many strange creatures.

Sweetie Belle: But you could go with us and we could catch those creatures. We could be, umm... creature catchers!

Cutie Mark Crusaders: Yay! Cutie Mark Crusader creature catchers!

Scootaloo: Arrrr! I am a dangerous creature from the Everfree Forest! Rrrarr!

Sweetie Belle: Halt, it's the dangerous creature of the Everfree Forest. I am Sweetie Belle, the creature catcher, and I'm here to catch you!

Scootaloo: You can never catch me! I am far too powerful and dangerous!

Sweetie Belle: You cannot run from me!

Scootaloo: Raaaar!

Sweetie Belle: [giggling]

Scootaloo: Raaaar! [giggling]

Fluttershy: Um, oh, maybe that's not such a— now, girls, how about we do some nice coloring? Doh—

Sweetie Belle: Come back, dangerous creature, so I can catch you!

Scootaloo: Never!

Fluttershy: Careful... you don't...
[crash]

Fluttershy: ...break anything.

Sweetie Belle: Sorry, Fluttershy.

Scootaloo: Yeah, sorry.

Apple Bloom: I guess we aren't creature catchers.

Fluttershy: Oh, girls, it's okay. I—

Apple Bloom: I know! We could be Cutie Mark Crusader carpenters!

Fluttershy: C-carpenters?

Apple Bloom: Hammer!

Scootaloo: Hammer.

Sweetie Belle: Hammer!

Scootaloo: Hammer. Hammer! ...Hammer.

[thumping, clattering, sawing, jackhammer sounds]
Sweetie Belle: Um ... that doesn't look like a table.

Scootaloo: We were making a table?

Apple Bloom: Somepony needs to put this thing out of its misery.

Scootaloo: We are definitely not Cutie Mark Carpenters.

Sweetie Belle: Who wants a picture of a hammer on their flank anyway?

'' Well, now that we've gotten that out of the way, how about a game?'' Fluttershy suggests to the Cutie Mark Crusaders

Apple Bloom: A game?

Fluttershy: It's called "Shhh!"

Scootaloo: What's that?

'' Well, it's a game about who can be quiet the longest. Sound fun? I'm the world champ, you know. I bet you can't beat me''! Fluttershy instructs the 3 fillies [squee] [deep breath]

Scootaloo: I lose!

Sweetie Belle: Me too!

Apple Bloom: Me three!

Fluttershy: [sigh]

Apple Bloom: Okay, now what can we do? Oooh! How about Cutie Mark Crusader coal miners?

Cutie Mark Crusaders: Yeah!

Fluttershy: No!

Cutie Mark Crusaders: Awwww!

Fluttershy: I mean, it's time for bed, don't you think? Aren't you excited to get all toasty and warm in your snuggly-wuggly widdle beds?

Apple Bloom: Snuggly-wuggly? But we have more crusadin' to do!

Scootaloo: We've got plans!

Sweetie Belle: And capes!

'' Um, okay, um. Maybe the crusading can wait until morning? When it's light? And not so... dark''? Fluttershy said.

Nighttime has fallen over ponyville but the three fillies claim they aren't sleepy yet, so Fluttershy decided to sing them a lullaby. Sweetie Belle recognized the song, and Fluttershy suggests she sing along, prompting Apple Bloom and Scootaloo to cover their ears. Her version of the lullaby, however, is loud enough to wake up the chickens in a nearby chicken coop. The Cutie Mark Crusaders run out of the house to help rustle the flock back to the coop. In the end, Fluttershy can get the chickens back in the coop by giving them an intimidating look
.
'' How are we gonna find our special talent in our sleep''? Apple bloom asked Fluttershy

Fluttershy: [blows out candle] Maybe you'll have a lovely little dream about your special talent.

Scootaloo: But we're not even tired!

'' How about I sing you a lullaby?'' Fluttershy said

Cutie Mark Crusaders: Mm-hmm, yeah!

Fluttershy: [clears throat]

[Fluttershy]
Hush now, quiet now
It's time to lay your sleepy head
Hush now, quiet now
It's time to go to bed

Sweetie Belle: I know this one!

Fluttershy: Oh, how wonderful! Why don't you sing it with me?
Sweetie Belle: [clears throat]

[Sweetie Belle screaming]
Hush now! Quiet now!
It's time to lay your sleepy head!
Said hush now! Quiet now!
It's time to go to bed!

Fluttershy: Okay Sweetie, that was...

[Sweetie Belle keeps screaming]
Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!
Exciting day behind you!
Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!
Let the joy of dreamland find you!

Fluttershy: Thank you, Sweetie, um....

[Sweetie Belle keep going]
Hush now! Quiet now!
Lay your sleepy head!
Said hush now! Quiet now!
It's time to go to bed!
Ow!

[chickens clucking and flapping]

Scootaloo: What is that?

[chickens squawking]

Fluttershy: [gasp] Girls!

'' Fluttershy, your chickens are on the loose''! Apple bloom point out the window

Sweetie Belle: I wonder what could have caused that...
.
Scootaloo: Don't worry, Fluttershy, the Cutie Mark Crusaders will handle this!

Sweetie Belle: Cutie Mark Crusader chicken herders! Yay!
[rush of air, more chicken clucking]

Fluttershy: No, I don't think that's a— ah, come back! Please!

[Cutie Mark Crusaders giggling, more chicken flapping and squawking]

Fluttershy: Come on, girls, the chickens are fine— oh, girls, um... girls!
[chickens flapping and clucking]

Fluttershy: Come on, in you go.
[eerie music]

Fluttershy: There are some good chickens. Okay, you three. Isn't it about time you got into bed?

Cutie Mark Crusaders: But—

'' Please?'' Fluttershy insisted

Fluttershy tucks the Crusaders into bed again, but they're still wide awake. They still want to find their talents, and decide to sneak out of the cottage when they notice that one of the chickens has escaped to the Everfree Forest.

'' So, no more crusading for tonight, all right''? Fluttershy said to the Cmcs

Scootaloo: Yes, Fluttershy!

Sweetie Belle: We promise, Fluttershy!

Apple Bloom: Good night, Fluttershy!

'' Okay, good night''. Fluttershy said as she left the room and went downstairs

'' Okay, so what kind of crusading do we do next?'' Sweetie belle asked her two friends

Apple Bloom: There's not much we can do from this room... unless we become Cutie Mark Crusader cottage cleaners.

Sweetie Belle: N-no, thanks.

Applebloom: Well, we have to think of somethin'. We can't just waste this opportunity to find out what our special talents are. Hey, girls! Look! Some of the chickens have escaped!

'' Into the forest''! Sweetie belle finish Applebloom sentence

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [whispering] Cutie Mark Crusaders chicken rescuers are go!

'' [sigh] It wasn't that hard ... I mean, all I needed to do was just show them who's in charge. Nothing's gonna get past Fluttershy! Good with animals, good with kids''. Fluttershy said in her sleep on the couch.

"He he he, if Roxas could have seen me...I bet he would be proud of me"

[quiet galloping]
[tearing fabric]

Scootaloo: [whispering] Wait up!

Back at Rarity's boutique Rarity and Roxas wake up from their slumber.

'' Oh look at that Rarity it's nighttime already''. Roxas said letting go of Rarity

'' Huh?! it is Roxas then we might as well go and call it a night darling''. Rarity said sitting up

'' I'll see you later Rarity good night and thanks for the relaxing evening with you''. Roxas said.

'' Good night my love this experience has helped us both bond even closer than before Roxas''. Rarity said kissing him on the cheek.

After that Roxas left the boutique and started walking home but then, he remember that Rarity told him that Fluttershy is watching over the cmcs and knowing them they might cause a huge mess at Fluttershy's cottage especially since it has lots of animals in it.

'' I better go check up on Fluttershy in case things are hectic right now''. Roxas said and took flight towards Fluttershy's cottage.

Fluttershy is relieved that it's quiet but notices that it's too quiet. She goes to check on the fillies and discovers that they're gone. Looking into the henhouse, she also notices that one of the chickens named Elizabeak is gone too. Seeing hoofprints leading into the Everfree Forest, Fluttershy hesitantly ventures into the forest to find them with Roxas following behind her, While the Crusaders argue amongst themselves.

'' Mmm, peace. [gasps] Too quiet. [gasps] Girls? Girls? Elizabeak! She's missing! Girls?! [gasps] Oh, no! They must have gone looking for my missing chicken! Which means... they must have gone into... [gasp] [gulp] The Everfree Forest''! Fluttershy said.

'' Those girls have done it this time! They've bitten off more than they can chew! Oh, just like me! I never should have offered to watch them''. [deep breath]

'' Fluttershy wait up''. Roxas gets her attention after landing right next to her

'' Roxas what are you doing here?'' Fluttershy asked him.

'' I heard everything from up high and I want to help that's why I'm here''. Roxas said

'' Thank you Roxas I feel much safer going with you knowing that you will be there to help me stay safe from any kind of danger let's go''. Fluttershy said walking into the deep dark forest.

Apple Bloom: Here, chick-chick-chick-chick-chick! Brawck, bawk-bawk-bawk, brawck!

Scootaloo: What are you doing?

Apple Bloom: Callin' for the chicken!

Scootaloo: That is not how you call a chicken.

Apple Bloom: Oh, and you know how to call a chicken?

Scootaloo: I know that's not the way.

Apple Bloom: Then show me.

Scootaloo: I don't have to show you!

Apple Bloom: You're just chicken!

Scootaloo: Am not!

Apple Bloom: Oh, wait, now I know how to call a chicken! Scootaloo! Scoot-scootalooooo!

Scootaloo: That's so funny I forgot to laugh.

Apple Bloom: You also forgot how to call a chicken!

Scootaloo: Why you...

Apple Bloom: [blows raspberry]

Sweetie Belle: Come on, guys, we're not gonna find the chicken or our cutie marks by arguing.

Apple Bloom: Maybe that's our special talent. Arguin'!

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too!

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too! Anything yet?

Scootaloo: Nope.

Apple Bloom: Darn.

Scootaloo and Apple Bloom: [giggle]

[wind blows]
Apple Bloom: Heeeere, chick-chick-chick-chick, baaawk, bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk-bawk, b-baaaaawk!

Meanwhile, Roxas and Fluttershy walked across the everfree forest searching for the little girls.

Fluttershy: [whispering] Girls? [gulp] Girls? [tiny terrified squeak] Oh! Get a hold of yourself, Fluttershy. Just put one hoof in front of the other.

[twig snaps]

'' Ahh! What was that?'' Fluttershy said freaking out.

'' Relax Fluttershy it's only a stick you step on, that broke in half''. Roxas said walking right next to her.

[thump]

Fluttershy: [scream]

[rush of air, clattering hooves]

'' Fluttershy calm down, just stay by my side and all will be well I promise you I got your back''. Roxas said to calm down his Pegasus friend

''Sorry Roxas when I bump into something from a very dangerous place I freak out very quickly... wait Twilight? I-Is that you?'' Fluttershy said while examining the object she had just collided with.

'' Oh, Twilight, it is you. Thank goodness you're here. I need your help. The girls are out here somewhere, and I'm afraid that they're— [gasps] Oh! What's happened to you''? [scream]

[thud]

''[gasp] This can't be real''. Roxas said in shock seeing a statue version of Twilight

'' Oh, no! If you've been turned to stone, it must mean— oh! Oh no, the girls! Don't move. we'll be back for you. Girls!!! Come on Roxas''!

'' Ahh''. Roxas felt a dark familiar pulse coming from his body which made him fall to his knees and is having his hooves on top of his head

" Ugh not this again" Roxas said.

" Seems like someone is wanting to chat with me"

'' Roxas what's wrong''? Fluttershy asked Roxas

'' My...my head''! Roxas said with a struggling pain.

'' Wh...what's happening?''

" Dont you see it? Seeing your friends getting hurt activates your dark power, you can't resist this Roxas" Nightmare Roxas said.

'' Roxas! are you okay?'' Fluttershy said putting her hooves on Roxas's shoulder worrying about something bad was happening to her secret crush.

'' There are so many...memories...rushing back into... my head''.

'' Maybe I should get you out of here first''. Fluttershy suggested.

'' No, wait...There's something...I can almost see it...Fluttershy you have to...go find... the Cutie Mark Crusaders... Now I'll stay here with twilight... maybe... I can help her... be free from her stone prison''.

'' Wha?! but Roxas I don't feel comfortable leaving you here like this you could get hurt in this state''.

'' I'll be fine...the cmcs won't... they're too young to be out here all alone... hurry before something... in this forest gets to them first... I know you'll... find a way... to help them...get to safety Fluttershy...I trust and believe in you''. Roxas finishes with a smile

'' All right make sure you both stay safe I'll be back as soon as I can okay''. Fluttershy said while reluctantly agreeing to leave Roxas behind to find Apple bloom, Sweetie belle, and Scootaloo.

" This is going to be a fun ride" Nightmare Roxas replied.

Inside Roxas's mind, he was back at the Organization's Castle.

'' Roxas, How has the game been treating you?'' An organization member said holding a deck of cards filled with the Nobody emblems on each one in his left hand

'' Uhh...fine I guess, why'd you ask Luxord?''

'' Saix has shuffled us together for today's mission. I wager we'll make a good enough team''. Luxord commented.

'' I don't see why not''. Roxas responds

'' Splendid, and by the way, did you hear about what happened to $%%#%?''

Roxas's memory started to glitch out just by hearing that name.

'' No, what?!''

'' She bungled her last mission and has been in a deep sleep ever since. Can't win them all, I suppose''. Luxord replied.

'' $%%#%''! Roxas said rushing towards his companion room. But Saix, another organization member stopped him.

'' And where do you think you're going, Roxas?'' Saix asks his fellow member as he blocks his path

'' I need to see $%%#%!!''. Roxas said

'' But you have a mission that needs taken care of''. Saix calmly ordered.

'' Don't worry I'll still have time, Luxord is finishing the preparations''. Roxas replied.

'' You cannot do anything $%%#% will not wake up''. Saix said.

'' What do you know? I should still be with her''.

'' Why do you care? That creature is broken. Defective''. Saix commented

'' Don't call her that''. Roxas angrily replied

'' I'll call that thing whatever I want. How we deal with $%%#% is no concern of yours''. Saix said

'' I DIDN'T ASK YOU IF IT WAS!'' Roxas commented

'' What has gotten into you boy? Look at you, Roxas. Up in arms over a nobody''.

'' WE'RE ALL NOBODIES HOW IS SHE ANY DIFFERENT FROM US SAIX!'' Roxas shouted

''Settle down. $%%#% failings won't affect your standing with us. You've nothing to worry about''. Saix replied

''Won't affect my- What is Wrong with you? Look, I'll do my mission--later''.
Roxas said leaving Saix behind a heading to $%%#% room.

Once he arrived, Roxas saw Xion sleeping in peace.

''X%%#% I'm so sorry that I wasn't there for you if I did you wouldn't be in this state in the first place''. He then placed a blue seashell right next to her.'' I know you couldn't come with us to the beach, but here...I bring you a little gift as a reminder that you still have people who care about you...I'll check you up later, and when you wake up, I'll tell you everything, I promise ''. Roxas then left her room and went to continue on with the mission with Luxord.

After completing his mission Roxas met Axel in the clock tower of Twilight Town to talk, just as usual.

'' Axel, about X%%#%...'' He said.

'' Saix told me what happened this morning''. Axel replied

'' Why does he hate her so much?'' Roxas asked.

Not wanting to dig up in the subject, Axel tried to switch the topic.

'' Listen to you. How come you do that? Talking like you're a real person''. Axel said

''Why? What did I say?''

'' I don't know how real people talk''. Roxas replied confused about Axel question.

'' I mean, sometimes you sound like you really are heartsick or something''. Axel answered.

'' When I saw her lying there...I couldn't stop thinking that she'll never wake up, I was...afraid''. Roxas said lowering his head.

'' She will''.

After a little silence, Roxas asked something else.

'' Saix called her''broken'' why?''

'' Hmm...'' Axel thought an appropriate answer for the question but Roxas interrupt him.

'' Saix knows something about her''.

''Why me and her are special Nobodies?''. Roxas asked.

''Well...If it's gonna keep you up at night, I could ask him for you '' Axel replied.

" Really?" Roxas said surprisingly.

" Don't worry Buddy, just relax and leave it to me" Axel replied.

'' Thanks Axel, I just hope she wakes up soon''.

20 days later.

Roxas was leaving another seashell in her bed, one per day she didn't wake up. Until...

'' Uhh...Ahh!''

'' WHOA!!'' Roxas said

'' Uh...Good morning, Xi%#%''.

'' Oh...Morning...''. The girl said.

'' You woke up so suddenly, you just startled me''. Roxas replied.

'' S-sorry...''.

'' Oh...''. The girl turned to her right side and saw things that Roxas had left beside her bed

'' Did you bring me these seashells?'' She asked.

'' Do you hear it?'' Roxas asked referring to the sound of the ocean.

'' Yeah, the sound of the waves''.

'' How long was I asleep?'' She asked

''About twenty days''. Roxas replied.

''That long!?''

The girl couldn't believe Roxas's statement.

''Yeah. You were sleeping so much that Me and Axel were getting worried''.

''I'm sorry about that''.

'' Kind of weird that we can feel anything at all. Without having hearts to feel with''. She said placing her hand on her chest.

'' Uhh...''. Roxas thought about what she said.

'' Hey, Roxas. Don't you have work today?''

'' Huh? Oh, I'm about to head out''.

'' I'd like to tag along''. she asked

'' But don't you need some more rest?''

'' I'll be fine. C'mon, take me with you''.

'' All right...Sure''.

Roxas and his comrade were off and headed straight into the Observation room of the Castle to find Saix and ask him to start a mission together.

'' Well... Well. It lives. There's just no keeping you down''. Saix said

'' Saix I want to go with Roxas on today's mission''. She commented.

'' Tsk, you belong to your room''. Saix said angrily, fortunately Axel arrived to calm down the situation.

'' Oh, hey, X#$$! About time you crawled out of bed''.

'' Morning, Axel''. She replied.

'' Roxas will team up with Axel today, as scheduled. #$##, I'm afraid I neglected to pencil you in''. Saix ordered.

'' Don't keep me pent up in here. I need the exercise''.

'' I'll look after her. I promise not to let her out of my sight''. Axel said trying to convince his partner.

'' Hmm...''. Saix thought about it until he finally accepted it.

'' Fine. Go, if that's what suits you''.

'' Thank you, Axel''. The girl replied.

''No problem''.

'' Well, what are we waiting for? let's go''. Roxas said

The group arrived to Twilight town in order to begin their mission.

'' This should be fun, Huh? Tripling up like this''. The girl said.

'' Yeah, I think this is my first three-man mission''. Roxas added.

'' Just remember its still a mission. We're not on a field trip, guys''. Axel said

'' Yeah, Yeah we know Axel. It sure is nice to be back on my feet again''. The girl replied.

'' Just don't push it, you here me? We'll pick up the slack''.

'' I hear you. Thanks''. The girl said.

After some investigation, the group finally got enough clues to find the main enemy whereabout. It was on the train station.

But as soon as they arrived the hooded girl collapsed

'' Huh...Uh Xi%%#%!'' Roxas shouted.

The girl started screaming, it seemed that she was experiencing some memories flashes, just like Roxas did.

'' It's my lucky charm. Be sure to bring it back to me!'' A red haired girl said.

'' Not again''. Roxas said.

'' Huh? Roxas in front of us!!''. Axel shouted.

A Giant Mechanical Heartless funnel-diamond-shaped, Red-colored Surveillance Robot appeared and shot a huge laser beam at them.

'' Whoa''. Roxas dodged the attack

'' Leave Xi%%#% to me''.

'' Got it''!

After the battle, Roxas went back to check up on his friends.

'' Sora...''. The girl said.

'' Xi%%#%''! Roxas said.

'' It's okay. She's not hurt''. Axel said calming his friend.

'' But Axel-?''

'' Let's just Return to the Castle, all right?'' Axel said.

Roxas nodded, after that he created a dark portal leading to the castle.

When Roxas and Axel returned to the castle with their unconscious team member. Saix walked up towards them and spoke dead-panned.

'' Well , that didn't take long. Did it break again?'' Saix commented.

'' She not an''it''! Roxas angrily replied.

Axel walked towards him and whispered something to him.

'' Keep your mouth shut''. Axel said leaving the room with the girl on his arms.

Saix watched the scene, and started to ponder about the situation and Axel.

'' You have changed...What happened at Castle Oblivion?''

'' Does the past mean nothing to you?''

After that, the memory finally stops and Roxas is back on the everfree forest.

" Darn, I wanted to see more" Nightmare Roxas said.

" Ugh, no... I'm not planning to show you that" Roxas said.

" Don't bother, sooner or later I will end up seeing all of your memories, but I got to say, that girl...it intrigues me" Nightmare commented.

" I don't know why all of your memories related to her, are corrupted...yet what caught my attention was the strength of your companions, the blue haired guy and the orange haired, they are strong, I Want them, HEHEHE HA HA HA" Nightmare said.

" I Won't let you..." Roxas said suppressing his dark powers.

" I'll wait for them, don't worry...I'm planning to go to that world. Nightmare Roxas said disappearing in Roxas subconscious.

''Ahh... that hurt but that girl... at least I'm starting... to remember on who she is... someday I will know the truth about everything...''. Roxas said while panting and coughing from his ordeal

'' Twilight...Nrrgh...hold on, I'm coming''. Roxas said dragging his body towards his frozen friend

'' Esuna''! Roxas said casting out the status negating spell but it didn't help Twilight absolutely.

'' Why the spell didn't work? it supposed to heal every negative effect on someone''. Roxas said.

Roxas started thinking a possible explanation to the problem but he got nothing.

'' I can't be this useless, how can I not be able to help my friends''. Roxas started growing frustration as he softly pound on Twilight's stone body with his hoof.

" No... There must be a way, maybe some of this worlds magic isn't harmonious with mine, in that case Fluttershy most defeat the source of the spell" Roxas thought.

" Don't worry Twilight, ill protect you until Fluttershy comes up with a solution" Roxas said.

Meanwhile, the Cutie Mark Crusaders were venturing deeper into the Everfree Forest not knowing the terrible danger that was hunting them.

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too!

Scootaloo: Is not!

Apple Bloom: Is too!

'' Girls! Our special talent is not arguing. Besides, what would the cutie mark of somepony whose talent is arguing even look like?'' Sweetie belle said to break off the tension between her two filly friends.

Luckily Fluttershy arrived to warn about the creature.

'' Girls? Girls''? Fluttershy called out the 3 fillies

Sweetie Belle: Fluttershy?

Fluttershy: Girls! Thank goodness I found you!

Apple Bloom: Fluttershy, what—

Fluttershy: Girls, we have to leave the forest at once!

Sweetie Belle: But... we haven't found the chicken yet!

Fluttershy: There's no time for that. There's a cockatrice on the loose!

Apple Bloom: A cocka-what now?

'' A cockatrice! It's a frightening creature with the head of a chicken and the body of a snake. Now, come on''! Fluttershy explained to them

Scootaloo: The head of a chicken and the body of a snake? That doesn't sound scary, that sounds silly!

Apple Bloom: Why, if I ever saw one of them cockathingies face-to-face, I'd laugh at how silly it was.

'' No! Never look one in the eye''! Fluttershy persisted in warning them of the type of danger they are in.

But the girls didn't listen to her because as soon as she was finishing explaining everything about the cockatrice, the chicken they were searching for appear in front of them.

[brush rustling, a chicken cluck]

Fluttershy: If you look a cockatrice in the eye—

Apple Bloom: The chicken!

Fluttershy: Girls! Wait!

Cutie Mark Crusaders: Here, chick-chick-chick-chick-chick!
[chicken clucking]

[growling] They then notice a second chicken hiding in the bushes, one with a long reptilian body: the cockatrice. Its stare causes Elizabeak to turn to stone.

Sweetie Belle: There he is!

Scootaloo: Two chickens?

Apple Bloom: I thought only one escaped!

Sweetie Belle: Grab them both!

[chicken clucking]
[brush rustling]
[roar]
[squawk]
[chicken clucking]
[thud]

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [scream]

[thump]

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [gasp]

The Crusader's panic at the sight of this, and Fluttershy tells them to stand behind her. When she sees how scared the fillies are, Fluttershy confronts the cockatrice face-to-face. She counters the cockatrice's gaze with her intimidating stare.

Fluttershy: See? Now we have to—

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [screaming]

Fluttershy: Girls, please. Girls— now listen to me, girls, I— please!
[screaming]
[cockatrice squawking]

'' Girls! Behind me, now''! Fluttershy said with a serious frown
[cockatrice squawking and roaring]

'' You! Just who do you think you are, going around turning others into stone?'' Fluttershy said asserting her authority.

Cockatrice: [dismayed squawk]

'' You should be ashamed of yourself. I have a mind to find your mother and tell her what you've been up to, young man''. Fluttershy continued her scolding the Cockatrice.

She then ordered it to change Elizabeak and Twilight back to normal.

''Now you go over there, and turn Elizabeak and my friend Twilight back to normal, and don't ever let me catch you doing this again. Do you understand me''? Fluttershy said finishing her command to the chicken.

Cockatrice: [dismayed squawking]

Fluttershy: Are you girls all right? I was so worried!

Scootaloo: Yeah, fine!

Sweetie Belle: Thanks to that stare of yours.

Scootaloo: You're like the queen of stares. You're the—

Cutie Mark Crusaders: Stare Master!

Sweetie Belle: We're sorry we snuck out of the house and into the forest.

Apple Bloom: Yeah. We'll listen to you from now on.

Scootaloo: We promise.

Fluttershy: Oh, you do, do you? Well, you better, or I'll give you... the Stare!
[giggling].

The group headed back to Twilight's location and the Cmcs became surprised to see Roxas there with the stone Twilight sparkle.

''Roxas what are you doing here?'' The 3 fillies ask

''Oh Thank goodness you're all okay, I was looking after Twilight's body''. Roxas said.

'' Well, you don't have to worry about anything now I have brought us the solution to our problem Roxas''. Fluttershy said showing him the hybrid chicken which then walks up to Twilight and unfreezes her stone prison

''Argh... What... what happened?'' Twilight asks herself
[chicken squawking]

'' Uhh... it's a long story Twilight''. Roxas said

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [giggling]

" I'll give you the details later, for now, let's go back home, I've had enough of this forest" Roxas said.

30 minutes later.

''And that's when it brought you back from stone''. Fluttershy and Roxas said finishing their story.

'' Wow, this is gonna make quite a letter to the princess. I was wrong about you. You certainly do know how to handle those girls Fluttershy''. Twilight said

Fluttershy: Oh, I wouldn't go that far.

'' Hmm? How so?'' Twilight asked Fluttershy

'' I assumed that I'd be just as good with kids as I am with animals. Boy, was I wrong. I really learned the hard way not to bite off more than I could chew''. Fluttershy said

Twilight Sparkle: You and Rarity both.

'' Well now that we're all caught up with everything, shouldn't we be concerned about What The Hay Is Going On with Roxas Here after hearing his side of the story?!'' Scootaloo said with concern on her face as pointed a hoof at him to the side

'' I still don't believe Roxas talks to a somepony that comes from inside his body''. Apple bloom said skeptically

'' Well, it's more like a part of Roxas is talking to himself, much like an alter-ego''. Sweetie belle said

''Girls I know this is a lot to take but don't worry too much about it, me and my friends are helping Roxas take care of this situation before it gets worse for anypony else''. Twilight said

'' Twilight's right, we don't want to get you 3 involve in this problem it's dangerous and you'll get hurt if you do so leave it to us and let's head home we already overstay our welcome in this dark forest''. Roxas said.

The 3 fillies nodded and were about to head out of the forest with Twilight, Fluttershy, and Roxas until they heard a twig snap nearby from their location.

'' Who's there?!''. Roxas said looking at the woods from behind him

After a few seconds of silence something stepped into their view from some shrubs. It was pitch black all over, bipedal, very short, and came with its own pairs of antennas, claws, and big soulless yellow eyes. It seemed that the creature fidget around a bit, jerking its head left and right as if every second something different would catch its attention. Though it seemed to quickly calm and focus its sight on the 6 ponies in front of it.

“W-what IS that?” The Cmcs were the first to speak. They felt like they should definitely want to keep their distance from that creature.

“I… don’t know… I don’t recall seeing it in any books.” Twilight replied before her eyes looked toward Fluttershy, who looked at the creature curiously for a moment, before shaking her head to confirm that she had no clue either. Twilight decided to carefully move over to it. “H-hey, little guy… Are you lost?”

''Twilight Don't!'' Roxas warn her, but the creature jumped directly to her swiping it's claws into her face, making Twilight fall back and shriek.

After the attack, the whole group shouted Twilight's name, Roxas was the first to respond by using his speed to fly at it and then slice his keyblade on it, making the creature disperse into formless dark mist, which vanished as if it was never there. “Back Off!” He then turned to the purple Unicorn. “Twi, you ok?” All the others gathered around her to check for any wounds.

“I-I’m fine, everyone. Just a little startled.” She moved to get back on her hooves. “What was that?”

''A Shadow Heartless, I remember that Celestia told me about these guys appearing in a city of this world''. Roxas said

'' Uhm Roxas?! it seems like that thing didn't come alone.” Apple bloom said pointing and looking around to the sight of many yellow glowing eyes appearing around them.

A lot of Shadow heartless appeared, they seemed to swim through the ground and rise in front of our heroes, as well as a two new bipedal foes that just pop out of thin air. One of them had a metal helmet that looked like a chrome bird skull, with swirly eyes, and a single antenna-like protrusion at the top that curled up in a slightly angular fashion. The other one was flying, It's body was mostly blue with purple designs that went from its knees down to its shins. It had black curled boots, four-fingered hands that ended with red-tipped claws, metal wrist cuffs on both arms, and, to finish it all, a black-heart like symbol on its chest outlined in red and crossed out with that very red outline. It looked somewhat more capable than its smaller comrades.

" Soldiers and air soldiers?" Roxas said.

“We’re surrounded!” Fluttershy and the Crusaders said hiding behind Twilight, keeping as low as possible.

“ You don’t say?” Roxas quipped as he got into a ready stance with his keyblade in his mouth.

“ Twilight you're on defense, protect Apple bloom, Sweetie belle, Scootaloo, and Fluttershy from the heartless reaching to them and provide me cover support while I'll be on Offense getting their attention and search and destroying all enemies in the vicinity, got it?”.

'' I like that idea Roxas''. Scootaloo said

“ Seems like that’s our only option here, let's do this Roxas,” Twilight agreed. Her horn started to glow as she would telekinetically fling the creatures around, hurl rocks and such at them, or fire magic beams at them directly.

Roxas ran right through them and started doing a spinning slash like a top with his blade held out as he charge through his enemies like a Buzzsaw. He mowed them down before skidding to a stop with a rather confident smirk on his face. In the place of some of those creatures were reddish, sparkling, crystal-like hearts that started drifting up into the sky before vanishing. This was definitely new to Apple bloom and her friends since they never saw those before happening in their lives.

'' Whoa, those hearts look so pretty''. Sweetie belle said admiring the floating crystal hearts

'' You can say that again Sweetie belle, they're like magical fireflies''. Apple bloom said

Roxas swiped through a tall shadow heartless, then pivoted on his hoof and swung his blade vertically to knock a group of smaller ones high into the air. He then leaped into the air and flew in between them reaching them easily. The shadows were helplessly caught up in the flurry of attacks that he made by spinning wildly in mid-air and were destroyed on the spot. A soldier heartless began to leap at him, ready to swipe at him, but this only aided his enemy as he needed to string up a combo.

He was already defying gravity as he gave the creature a flurry of swipes as if each swing was what kept him floating in place ''Aerial Sweep'' he unleashed his next move a powerful leaping attack on the targets in midair. Roxas then used ''Aerial Spiral'' to close in on his targets in midair unleashing spinning attacks all around him as if he's trapped inside of a Sphere trying to break out through force.

With his enemies stunned from his assaults, He smirked as he deliver them the finish blow ''Aerial Finish'' he vertically twirled around his keybalde in the air and Unleashes a powerful finishing combo move to the Heartless in midair, slapping it onto the creature’s head and bodies, some of them were destroyed on impact, while the others were spiking it back to the ground, causing one of the soldiers to disperse upon impact, and releasing the heart held within it.

Roxas landed where it once was on three hooves, his right forehoof held out and holding his blade. “Alright, Who else wants some I'm right here heh heh.” He tried to stand upright, but that proved to be difficult. ''Whoa Guess I still need a bit more time practicing in this body on how to fight on my hind legs like I used to back where I came from''. However, he did notice that he could stand up long enough to get a few hits on a foe before either going back on all fours or leaping into the air.

He took that knowledge to heart as his attacks could randomly shift gears from four-legged to brief two-legged combat. This in turn made aerial combat a common easy thing for him to do especially since he now got wings attached to his back as for his ground combat he had to change and learn how to adapt his fighting moves with different ones in his new form if he's gonna be able to fight the enemies on solid ground.

At one point, he saw a group of shadows and soldiers lined up unintentionally and grinned as he stood on his hind legs once more. He took the blade from his mouth and into his hoof before hurling it with all his might at the line up giving them a heavy swipe ''Hah yah''. A wave of black mist and red hearts were all that was left of those creatures ''And you're Gone''. as Roxas summoned his weapon back to his mouth and rapidly spun in place to K.O. the creatures that tried to surround him ''Oh so you guys want some too well by all means then I'll let you have it, take this''.

The creatures were completely distracted by the Keyblade wielder and seemed to mindlessly go after him instead now. Fluttershy and her friends were at a loss for words as they watched the stallion cut down the creatures like they were nothing.

Twilight’s mind was constantly shelling out questions, and every new thing she observed just added another load of them about how skilled is Roxas and that he can handle taking a whole platoon of the heartless single handily. While the Cmcs are marveling at the amazing feats the pegasus stallion had been making. Scootaloo seemed to be trying to mimic each of Roxas’s swings as best as she could every time he cut down a foe, and Apple bloom and Sweetie belle were cheering on and enjoying the show.

'' Roxas is so cool it's like He's a Knight from the fairy tales stories but he's a Super Knight !” Sweetie belle said as she watched him teach those meanies a lesson. Applebloom stood there, jaws dropped at the sudden display of fighting happening around her, and couldn't form any words as the fighting is getting more intense and interesting.

Not too far off from the battle an entity is watching the battle from a distance, which is the silhouette of the same dark brown pony that attacked Roxas yesterday, he wasn't liking the direction of the battle as he shaked its head to the side left and right so he decided to intervene on the situation by giving Roxas and his pony friends a new target to face which will give them a challenge and force Roxas to use some of his dark powers.

The pony lifted a hoof upward and summoned a dark portal right next to him and summoned out a New Heartless for them to fight A tarantula resembling a giant spider with a heartless emblem on its white head and four silver jointed legs. It's back is dark brown while its front body is tilted green.

The Tarantula was equipped with laser cannons on the tips of their front legs that can shoot lasers. Unlike the last two heartless that Twilight and Roxas fought at Cloudsdale, this one didn't need to charge its lasers beforehand.

It can, however, charge it's lasers for shots that increase their damage per hit. The Tarantula's twin laser cannon set-up allows it to fire from each leg in succession, creating a nearly-continuous endless stream of laser fire and allotting it a nearly 180-degree field of fire. However, it can only fight effectively while resting on its hind legs, limiting its movement in battle and effectively keeping it from escaping. It can run on its hind legs to take long-distance shots, though it can only fire at a maximum of 4 times before falling back onto all fours.

Compared to the other heartless, they can run fairly fast due to their long legs, but cannot balance well nor climb due to the cannons on the tips of their legs, limiting their movement to relatively flat surfaces. But they are quite difficult to destroy due to their body and skin having heavy armor making them highly durable and one of the Heartless deadliest elite monsters ever created they achieve excellent shots and can wipe out a whole team single-handedly.

The dark being then pointed its hoof at the ponies ahead of them and when the monster saw it emitted a sound through their various battle cries made of grunts and roars and headed straight for them to assassinate its assigned targets while the dark pony gave a wicked smile from his Evil move.

Back to the battle Twilight was doing her best to give Roxas backup in battle while defending Fluttershy and the Cmcs from the heartless.

''Fireball'' Twilight said casting out the spell fire on the group of shadows that were crawling along the floor but her attack didn't destroy them "That's not normal." they suddenly began peeling themselves off of the floor and transitioning from 2-D to 3-D ''Oh I get it, when they dissolve into the ground, attacks can't hurt them unless they peel themselves off the ground and back up now I know one of there strengths''.

''I'm gonna make sure that you all can't get away from this Freeze''. Twilight said casting multiple shards of blizzard at her targets freezing them on impact ''Ha I have you now, Thunder''. She launches bolts of electricity at her immobilized enemies and shatters them into little pieces.

Next, six soldiers heartless were converging at Twilight's location, she prepare herself for their oncoming attacks as the soldiers got her surrounded at all sides they all jump simultaneously to attack her with their claws ready to take her and the 4 mares behind her hearts away. As Fluttershy and the Cmcs cry out in fear for their lives, Twilight activated a new spell from her horn that Roxas taught her two days ago ''Reflect'' she said conjuring out some white sparks of light from her horn.

Then a small dome of transparent white hexagons surrounded Twilight and the girls, blocking all the soldiers attacks she smirked, and then that same spell launch the 2nd part of it Countless explosions of light surrounded the group and damaging the Heartless making them all disappear and leaving behind much pink crystal-like hearts.

As the Heartless forces were finally dwindling Twilight cast her levitation spell and kept the last few remaining heartless in place and lifted them into the air so Roxas can finish them off. ''I got them in Stasis do it now Go Roxas let them have it''.

'' Right, thanks Twilight here I go'' The battle finally ended when Roxas did a leaping strike at the last creatures cutting them in half and freeing the hearts from inside that Twilight lifted up into the air for him. “Alright! That should do it!” Roxas made his keyblade vanish as he sat on his haunches and stretched. “Everypony Ok?

''Yeah, we are thanks to you Roxas''. Fluttershy said

''That...was Amazing. I mean we did almost get ourselves killed in the process but still amazing''. Apple bloom shouts out excitingly

''That was so cool you were so Awesome out there you were like Pow and they were like Ahh we're melting''. Scootaloo expresses her experiences

''Hey you two don't forget about Twilight she also fought great too you know, she cast magic spells we never heard of before so give her some credit to you guys''. Sweetie belle said.

''Whoops, sorry Twilight you were fantastic out there yourself not bad skills for a book reader''. Apple bloom and Scootaloo said to the purple unicorn

''Hehe, no offense taken, but thank you though I'm just glad that it's all over''. Twilight said with relieve.

And then suddenly something big jumped out of nowhere from the bushes and surprised the entire group when it landed on the ground, it was Tarantula creature that the dark shadowy pony had summoned to fight the group. Roxas and the others were shocked by this new threat.

[Sinister Shadows Kingdom hearts ll]

''Careful, here it comes''. Roxas said alerting the group.

The heartless looked towards Roxas and started blasting him with a fast endless stream of blue lasers bullets. ''Guard'' Roxas got onto his hind legs and turn his blade broadside and lifting it a little above his head and placing his left hoof on the broadside of the opposite end of the Keyblade as well as he hold his position to stand against the heartless assault.

As the lasers come into contact with the blade Roxas is slowly being pushed back from the Tarantula's attack ''Gah this thing is unlike any other heartless I fought in my life, just how strong is this thing?!!''. As the Tarantula kept its onslaught at the Pegasus, Twilight channeled magic into her horn to help Roxas by combining her natural magic with the new off-world magic Roxas was teaching to her ''I hope this works Go'' she cast out her combination spell a purple magic bolt infuse with the fire spell making it into an arrow with scorching fire that increased the power and speed of the projectile in order to attack the tarantula in the back.

Just like a power drill the spell began digging into its body and then it exploded a few seconds later making the heartless stop his barrage of attacks on Roxas. ''Yes that stop it, I can't believe that actually work''.

Roxas then break free from his guard and went for a magic attack “Firaga!” Roxas yelled out in the howling winds. A glowing orange spark appeared at the tip of his Keyblade which quickly grew into a huge sphere of flame and fire and It blasted off like a bullet guided to the Heartless, causing the creature's head and body to burst into flame.

Roxas then started sprinting around it in circles on all fours at the burning Heartless, getting in at point-blank range. He then pointed his Keyblade at the face of the creature and shouted... “Blizzaga!” A shotgun blast of ice shot out, jerking the head back and encasing the Tarantula on the spot. “Let’s see you if you block this!” Roxas yelled as he lifted his Keyblade over him in his mouth as sparks of electricity surged around the tip. “Thundaga!” And just like that, bolts of lightning crashed down from above onto the frozen body, finally shattering it and making the target become paralyzed, “Now's my chance!” Roxas gave it a three-hit combo then he flipped the Keyblade so the teeth could hook onto the heartless neck, then with pure force he slingshot-ed it into a tall tree.

Afterward he ran towards it, jumped up, and thrust his Keyblade down below him “thunk-ing it“ running and piercing it through the body and head causing the enemy to scream out in terrifying roars and grunts, as Roxas saw the creature moving around wildly being desperate to get the keyblade wielder off of him ''So the head with the heartless symbol is the weak spot, I got it woooooahhh''. The tarantula had enough of him on his head so it crash its body into the nearby trees making Roxas lose his grip on his keyblade and hold on the heartless.

After doing that several times Roxas lost his hold on them and then the creature used this opportunity to shake Roxas off and send him tumbling around the battlefield until he crashed into a tree hard enough that it made it fall atop of him ''Ahhh'' due to the amount of force it received from the crash, trapping Roxas underneath it.

''Roxas'' the 5 mares called out for him. As the wielder is trapped beneath the fallen tree the heartless ran towards him on its hind legs and take 4 long-distance shots at him before falling back onto all fours. Injuring and breaking one of his foreleg hoofs ''Ahhhh my hoof, urgh, I can't move it anymore''. Roxas cried out in agony from the attack and is seeing his red blood coming out of his broken hoof.
With the warrior pegasus immobilized the tarantula began charging its lasers to create 2 overload shots at Roxas's head but before it can take its shot a purple energy bolt hit its head causing it to cringe and shake its head from the impact after it felt the attack the heartless look towards the being that dares challenges it.

''Leave him alone he's not your only opponent, I am here as well'' Twilight said with an angry frown. The Tarantula moved his twin cannons at the unicorn and blasts it's overload-charged lasers at her, making Twilight go on the defensive, the mare cast a magical lavender bubble around her and her friends she then reinforced it as much as she could with her magic. The barrier was holding for about two minutes, but cracks were gradually forming on it due to how strong the attack was on it... so in the end… the heartless began blasting out more of its supercharge lasers at the unicorn until it was just too much for the barrier to withstand even further.

“I… I can’t hold it! AAAH!” the pain that Twilight suffered in her head was unbearable and the bubble shattered.. making the unicorn mare fall to the ground.''Twilight'' Fluttershy and the cmcs called out and went her side by side.

''C'mon get up don't give up now Twilight you need to keep fighting we need you, Roxas needs you''. Fluttershy and the Cmcs said putting their hooves on her to help her get up

The Heartless prepared it's final attack making Twilight and her friends gasp in worry, but instead of shooting at them the creature turned towards Roxas and combined it's twin laser cannons together to create a mega beam attack hoping to completely eradicate the keyblade wielder. As Roxas and the others saw this, Twilight got back up on all fours and ran towards Roxas in order to protect him from the incoming attack.

''NO I WON'T LET YOU'' before the tarantula could hit Roxas, Twilight jumped between him and the laser receiving the attack directly. " KYAAAAA!!!" Twilight shouted in pain. The unicorn mare got knocked across the whole battlefield landing into a small dirt pit. Fluttershy, Apple bloom, Sweetie belle and Scootaloo went to check up on her.

" Twilight!!! Twlight!!! Open your eyes" Fluttershy said but she didn't get any response.

The girls were shocked, they couldn't believe that Twilight was gone, Fluttershy started crying laying her head on top of Twilight's chest, miraculously she felt a little pulse coming from the unicorn's body, Twilight was gravely hurt but not dead.
Unfortunately for the creature, Roxas thought that her friend just sacrificed herself for him, and, in an angry breakdown he summoned his dark powers again.

''TWILIGHT?! I...I....Rgggghhhhhhaaaaaaa''. Roxas re-summoned his keyblade in his mouth and used it to cut off the fallen tree in half with intense anger and break free from his captivity. After he got loose Roxas was still having trouble standing up on his hind legs due to his past injured, but he didn't give up. ''Aw, darn you! YOU...YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT''! Roxas shouted out in fury with darkness coming out of his body.

''HAHAHAHA!! You see? now you're begging for my help, you're pathetic''. Nightmare Roxas said.

''Please, I just need you to help me defeat this thing, and help me curing Twilight''. Roxas said asking for help.

''Well I could give you enough power to save your friend, but why should I? You ask me for things but you don't expect anything in exchange''. Nightmare Roxas said.

''Please, I'll do anything'' Roxas said in shock

''That's what I wanted to hear, if you want my help, then let me see more memories of yours Im very curious''. Nightmare Roxas said.

Roxas didn't want to accept the deal, but seeing no other option, he was forced to accept.

" Fine...ill do it" Roxas said

"Good boy, now...let me take over your body for a second" Nightmare replied.

Roxas then close his eyes and felt darkness was surrounding his body specially his broken leg, encasing it. His eyes turned into snake ones , his fur became black and his mane became dark blue.

" AGHHHH, it's great to have physical form again" Nightmare Roxas said healing up his broken hoof. Nightmare then turned to see Fluttershy and the CMCs and got closer to them.

"Roxas??"

" You four! move" Nightmare asked politely.

The four mares did what Roxas ordered and got away from Twilight, Nightmare put his hoof into Twilight's forehead healing her in the process. " There, she should wake up in a couple of minutes" Nightmare then moved towards the creature.

" And now, for the main event..." Nightmare said trying to summon the Keyblade, but the weapon didn't appear. " Interesting, it seems that in this form I can't summon Roxas weapon, probably because I'm not him entirely"

As the Heartless prepares to shoot him again Nightmare extended both hooves and started channeling darkness to prepare a powerful attack ''Lets see if you survive this...Phantom Wave!!!'' Nightmare shoot out an energy wave of dark fire heading towards the tarantula, once it hit the target the heartless stood still while being burning alive crying out in painful agony.

''Roxas? Are you okay? this isn't like you'' Fluttershy couldn't believe on what she just saw.

''Now give it everything you got Roxas and end this madness right now you can do it we believe in you''. The Cutie Mark Crusaders shouted out in exciting determination.

''Pitiful creature'' Nightmare said charging straight at the target " I can't use Roxas's Keyblade but I can use his abilities" . Nightmare then activate Roxas limit break Event Horizon but with subtle changes. Nightmare threw darts around the field with his hoofs enveloped in darkness "Nice try!" punching away the tarantula with great strength. He then summoned four thin pillars of darkness to quickly move in straight paths to the end of the field. As Nightmare is wailing the target like crazy the CMCs were in utter surprise that he could do all of that and wonder about just how powerful is their new pegasus friend. After using his limit break the heartless collapsed down into the ground giving him the opportunity to finish the fight for good.

Nightmare flew up so high he was basically out of the forest until he then starts diving back down with a strong wing flap back to the battle. The dark pegasus began to held his stance in mid air as he was dropping hard like a missile. Though he kept staring at his target, his muscles in his forelegs tensed and was being filled with immense potential energy of rushing darkness into his body while his left eye was now changing back to normal. But right when the moment presented itself, he didn’t hesitate to give the finishing blow.

" HEEEAAAAHHh" !

The sound of Tarantula's skull breaking rang throughout the Everfree forest, immediately followed by something impacting the ground that kicked up a plume of dark smoke. Not a word was spoken as everything went silent. Fluttershy had her hooves on the three fillies ready to pick them up and fly out of there in case the battle gets too rough for them to stick around as they stared intently into the cloud waiting for something to happen.

Once the dust started to settle. Everypony could finally see what had happened. Nightmare Roxas was in front of the beast, standing bipedal but crouched in the same position he was in when he impacted the ground. His head lowered hiding his eyes with his spiky mane… but not the small smile on his muzzle and the darkness that was around his body was gone. Immediately something fell to the ground right next to him at that moment. It turned out to be the Tarantula's head chopped literally clean off from its body. The monster was stumbling back wobbling all over the place after losing its head, pawing at where it’s head used to be, as darkness gushed out of the opening, with no intention to stop.

Nightmare Roxas stood up straight, and walked towards the creature ''Lets see you try to get back up from that attack''. he then watched the Heartless’ futile attempts to keep its gaseous insides where it belonged, until it tensed up and stop moving as it started fading as well, all that remained was a large blue crystal heart that soon rose to the sky and vanished.

[End Sinister Shadows song]

With the Heartless gone, Roxas left eye suddenly change back into his normal blue color, he grabbed his head and ran towards Twilight.''Twilight, please hold on''. Roxas said watching the horrible state his friend was.

“Oh no…” Roxas saw that Twilight was struggling and fighting with the death, but he also noticed the presence of Nightmare magic helping her to wake up.

Twilight Sparkle lay there with her hind legs and upper body covered in dirt, with multiple scorch marks from the Tarantula's supercharged laser cannon. " He fulfill his part of the deal, I think she's recovering"

Roxas, leaned down and put an ear against her mouth to see if she was breathing. He was relieved to find out she had a small and weak breath.

“Come on, Twilight… stay with me…fight!” He mumbled in a trembling voice as he lift her up in his hooves and turn around to face his friends.

''Is Twilight going to be all right?'' Fluttershy and the Cutie Mark Crusaders asked worried

''Yeah she just need some rest I'm gonna take her back home we should get out of here now before more things appeared and start trying to kill us''. Roxas said

'' I agree with you Roxas, let's leave we been out here for so long its almost becoming too dark for us to see anything out here''. Fluttershy said

'' You'll get no arguments from us, right Cmcs?''. Apple bloom said

The other two fillies nodded and headed back home. As the group was heading out of the forest the dark pony had watched all that from afar and was quite pleased from the results of the outcome.

''Good, Very Good, soon one day Roxas you will accept your fate and join me so we can complete what we were meant to be in the first place, HAHAHA'' the dark pony said with a wicked smile on his face and summon a dark corridor around him to disappear from the scene.

Once they were out of the Everfree forest Fluttershy guide the fillies to her house so they could finish with their sleepover.
''Thank you for saving us Roxas''. Fluttershy said

''Yeah the way on how you use your powers to beat those things and that big monster was the best thing we have ever saw in our lives, you have to teach to us some of those moves sometimes who knows maybe our cutie marks might be something that requires us to do some fighting''. The Cmcs said

''Sure when I have the time girls it will even be a great workout experiences for you all to stay in shape''. Roxas said.

''Goodbye Roxas see you tomorrow''. The 3 fillies and Fluttershy said waving to him

''Goodbye guys, me and Twilight will come by and see on how you're doing tomorrow, see ya''. Roxas said waving at them before he took off on his wings

Moments later Roxas arrived at Twilight's home, he placed her on the couch, with Spikes help they both prepared a First aid Kit to help Twilight recover. After they did that Roxas saw that Twilight stomach was growling, so he chuckled a little and headed straight into the Kitchen to make Dinner.

Sometime later, Twilight began to show signs of waking up for a while, slipping in and out of consciousness periodically and she gave a low groan through her dry throat as she began to fully wake up. She shifted slightly, wincing as her still very tender skin moved. “Gah, mother bucker…that Heartless really pack quite a punch” she tried to exclaim, though it only came out in a weak murmur as she finally sat up. Twilight then saw that she was back at home in her house and covered in bandages, she also started smelling something coming in her kitchen which is the unmistakable smell of cooking food, something that instantly set her mouth to watering and triggered a rather loud growl from her stomach.

Obviously, it was food. But it smelled… surprisingly good. And it had the unmistakable scent of her favorite Bitalian dish. When she went in she saw that Roxas was humming something to himself, as he had his back turned to her as he hoof-stirred something in a rather large pot that was simmering on her stove, as though he hadn’t a care in the world. He simply brought a tiny spoon up from her drawer, dipped it in the pot, drew it up to his lips for a sip, savored it for a moment, and then started shutting everything down.

“Roxas what are doing here?” she asked as he pulled the pot off of the stove with his wings and started carrying it over to a large nearby pot that was filled to the brim with fettuccine noodles, and dumped the contents of his pot into it.

''Making us Dinner it's nearly ready''. Roxas says grunting as he set to scraping out the leftover alfredo sauce with his stirring spoon until every last drop had been extracted before he carried it back to the sink to fill and soak.

“What happened out there? is everypony all right?” Twilight asked

“In a moment” Roxas said in an even voice, as he used his hoof to turn on the sink faucet and filled the sauce pot with water and soap. “I’m not finished yet, we'll talk at the dinner table.” With that, he finished shutting down her stovetop and wing carried the pot with the sauce and a large pot full of noodles toward a large bowl he had set up on a counter, and then mixed the two together.

Once finished, he retrieved two bowls from her cabinet, which he filled with pasta, and forks. Once he had both of those, he took them both out into the kitchen table of the library and set them down on the table he had set up, with her following him ''Dinner is served Twilight, you can thank Applejack and Granny smith for that they teach me how to cook''.

“...Thank you, Roxas” she capitulated, sitting down, stabbing her fork into the pasta with her magic, and jamming it into her mouth.

To her surprise, the pasta was actually as good as it smelled so she gives him the satisfaction of knowing that.''Mmm, wow Roxas you cook my favorite dish so perfectly you should become a Chef someday''. Her bowl was emptied in only a few moments. After she was done her stomach let out another loud growl.

“Heh heh heh Eat as much as you’d like Twilight,” Roxas said, from his position sitting across from her munching and slurping on his food “I made plenty.”

Her face went slightly red from having Roxas hear her stomach growling, so she filled her bowl with more pasta and once again set to jamming it into her mouth, chewing no more than she needed to, and taking her time swallowing. During their time eating dinner together Roxas told her all that had transpired when she was out of commission during the fight against the Heartless Boss. When he was done Twilight was halfway through her fourth bowl when she decided she was done while he only had it three times in a row. Finishing her last bite, she practically drop her fork into the bowl and shoved it back, and waited for him to be done“I’m done” Twilight said drinking her glass of water .

Once she waited for him to finish he grab both their bowls, glasses, and the empty pasta pot and clean them in the sink.
''How did you know that was my favorite Equestrian dish, Roxas?'' Twilight said.

''I found a little note written inside your cookbook saying that this meal is your favorite's''. Roxas said finishing the cleaning and trotted towards her.

''Oh I see that explains it''. Twilight said

Roxas then did something that surprised Twilight which was lifting her up in his hooves and carried her bridal style as he walked up to her room.'' Ohhoho, Roxas this is a little embarrassing and well this is the first time anypony has ever carried me this way I'm not sure what to think and feel about this?'' Twilight said blushing red from this shocking development. Roxas then nuzzles her face ''It happens unexpected chains of events can occurred in life so you got to learn how to quickly adapt to them and contain the situation all right Twilight''. Twilight wrapped her hooves around his neck and nuzzle his face back in response ''Yeah okay I'll try to do better next time Roxas''.

When they arrived at her bedroom Roxas set her down on her bed, he asked her if he could remove the bandages on her body “Do you mind?” Roxas asked carefully, wrapping his wings around the edges of Twilight’s bandages. She felt her face flush harder. She curled her hooves together nervously; Roxas was making sure she was okay, making sure she was happy.

Before it had been so rough out there from that spider heartless that they had fought, so only a few words have been spoken…''I… Yes I want you to…” She mumbled softly and slowly nodded her head, letting him know it was okay to proceed as she's feeling her face heating up once more, looking down into his chest. “Just… just go slow, okay?”

“Sure.” He smiled, letting her know everything would be okay. He gently lifted her chin to look at him in his eyes while his wings get to work on her, Roxas’s smile grew as a small blush started forming on his face. Using his wings to tightened around her bandage's edges and slowly drew them upwards and carefully untying them. She raised her arms, letting the fabric slip past her delicate skin.

The bandages were removed entirely. "There." He said before tossing it in the small trashcan she kept in her room to the side of the bed. Roxas then looked down at her precious body where her leftover scorch marks were on her are all gone. Twilight’s face was red, looking down as she held her arm, embarrassed at having Roxas exposing her body this way after receiving injuries from a Fight.

''The battle marks are all gone but, Are you okay twilight how are you feeling?'' Roxas asks Twilight about her condition

''I'm fine Roxas I don't feel any more pain thanks to you for looking after me, I'm grateful for what you have done for me''. Twilight said

“ Good, You’re more beautiful this way Twilight.” Roxas smiled, pressing his hoof against her burning cheek. Twilight softly lifted her head to look up into his eyes again, seeing the sincerity of his words. She gulped nervously, trying to push back the hesitation in her mind and carefully ask him''Roxas why are you always so sweet to me I need to know?'' Roxas pulled his hoof back but before he could answer more, memories came to him where both he and Axel were in their companion's room after completing their mission in Twilight town and scolding Saix for belittling their 14th member.

''Are you worried about her, Axel?''

''Of course I am''.

''It just doesn't seems like you''. Roxas commented

''What do you mean?'' Axel asked confusedly

''I mean, you don't like things to be complicated''.

''You know, Roxas''.

''Each day the three of us meet up there for ice cream. Now, why do you think that is?'' Axel added.

''Huh?''

''I mean, if you think about it, I don't need to go out of my way to meet you guys, right''?

''I don't know...''. Roxas replied.

''You want me to tell you why''? Axel asked.

''Its because you guys are my best friends''.

''We are''.

''Get it memorized, alright? We are best friends''.

''Oh yeah...Guess we are''.

''Heh heh heh''.

Suddenly the girl woke up again.

''Thanks, Axel. You're sweet''. She replied

''Uhh...heh heh''.

''Heh Are you feeling better''? Axel asked his friend.

''I just got a little dizzy, that's all. Sorry to worry you guys''. She said.

''Don't scare us like that anymore''. Roxas said.

''Mmm-hmm''.

''Just take it easy today''. Axel suggested.

''I will. Thanks. Both of you''. The girl replied.

''Glad to hear it, we're leave you to rest up now come on Axel''.

The memory then changes to Beast's Castle where an organization member and Roxas watched an injured bear-like beast being cared for by a woman in a white and blue skirt.

''Hmph, Love, from a beast? How utterly ridiculous.'' A guy with 6 spears commented.

''Love? What's that?'' Roxas asked.

''It's an emotion. The one deluding those two as we speak''.

''Oh...''.

''They think the power of love will save them? That's the stuff of poetry, not practicality''. The guy added.

''Love is a power?''

''Neither you nor I will ever grasp''. Roxas commented.

''Nor will they, for long, the love between them will wither and die. Love never lasts''. The guy said.

''But you don't have a heart. How would you know?''

''I have eyes and a brain. We have no further business here try not to dawdle''. The organization member said grabbing his spears then walks away leaving Roxas alone

''That still doesn't explain what love is...''. Roxas thought.

''Is love fighting to protect what's important to you''?

''Where does its power come from?''

Roxas then left the world and went to his favorite hangout.

''Axel do you know what love is?'' Roxas asked.

''Scuse me?''

''I found out about love on today's mission...that it's something powerful''.

''That's true it is. But I'll never get to experience it''. Axel said.

''Nobodies can't love?'' Roxas asked.

''You need a heart, man is not that simple'' Axel replied.

''Right...''.

''Love is what happens if there's something really special between two people''.

''You mean, like, if they're best friends?'' Roxas asked.

''Well, you can care about your friends, I guess, but that's not what I'm talking about''.

''So then...love is like a step above friends?'' Roxas thought outloud.

''Yes...well,no. There aren't steps''.

''I don't get it''.

''What does it matter? We'll never know the difference''.

''If I had a heart, you think I could love somebody?''

''Once Kingdom Hearts is complete, you'll be able to do all kinds of things''. Axel commented.

''That's good''. Roxas said

The last memory then switch to Roxas and the girl on top of the station's clock tower.

''You're here early''. The girl said

''My mission wasn't that hard''. Roxas replied.

''So, how are you feeling?'' He then asked.

''I think I'll be okay now''. The girl replied.

''That's good''.

''Hey, where's Axel?'' Roxas asked.

'' I haven't seen him''. After she said that the clock tower suddenly started ringing indicating that night time has fallen

''Roxas it's getting late...I don't think he's coming''. The girl said.

''You wanna wait a little longer?'' Roxas asked.

''Okay''. she answered

''You and he are always there for me''.

''Aw, I didn't do any special. Axel's the one who sticks up for us''.

''Well, I'm just glad the two of you are in the Organization with me''. Roxas replied.

''I'm right there with you pal''. the girl said.

After witnessing more of his lost memories Roxas opens his eyes with tears falling down and is panting heavily a lot causing Twilight to fidget sitting there, wondering if what she had asked of him had caused him to remember a painful memory again.

''I'm sorry Roxas I didn't mean to upset you I just wanted to know why you...''. before she could finish Roxas crawl towards her and sat on her lap. ''Roxas'' was all she could say after seeing the stallion being this up close to her and she felt his warm hooves wrap around her neck, his face on her face, his wings and hind legs around her body, and suddenly his chest press against her chest.

She let out a gasp as she practically feel her heart jumping in her spot, her chest pushing up into his chest as he did. Roxas's hooves gently squeezed down her neck while he nuzzled her face with tears as he held her tightly with his legs and wings, Twilight closed her eyes as sparks of pleasure coursed through her brain.''It's because you girls make me feel this emotion...love, just like... her once did''. Roxas answered trying to remember.

His words continued to play through her head sending electric sparks flying inside her brain cells.''Roxas… he...he loves me? he wants to love me?"

''Back when I used to work for the Organization they told me that we nobodies can't fall in love with somebody due to not having a Heart since its an emotion that we can never fully grasp in our lives I once beat myself up in the middle of what kind of power is love supposed to be for those I cared about, so I sat there tearing myself apart about how I was nothing special without having my own heart and did what they ordered me to do. I was a mediocre, wanderer, and an emotionless machine. I didn’t deserve anything I had gotten, and it was only given to me when I was able to prove my usefulness”.

He pulled back to look at Twilight to make sure she got the message.

“But then I met this girl, you don't know her but,” the corners of his mouth turned upward in the faintest of smiles as more tears of joy fell. “She had faith in me when I had no faith in myself. She gave me confidence in my magical ability when I had none. She showed me my moments of kindness when all I could ever focus on were my moments of weakness. She inspired-- and continues to inspire-- me to be the best boy I can be when all I could do was wallow in self-loathing not only that but you, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow dash, Pinkie pie, and Fluttershy...all six of you remind me so much of her like she is actually here with me on this world”.

'' I don't care what the organization says, heart or no heart I want to make my own decisions for myself for once in my life And I don't want to lose you twilight I want to know and experience the things that living beings with hearts do in their lives and I want to have a special connection with you and the rest of my new friends one with love''. Roxas said his testimony to Twilight.

Twilight couldn't believe what Roxas had told her so she just broke down wrapping her hooves and hind legs tightly around him and sobbing on his face a lot “Wh-what did I d-do to deserve you?” she mumbled, feeling her eyes squeeze shut and a few extra tears leak out, an eternity later. Roxas squeezed her back and waist even tighter “It's alright Twilight I'm here for you” Roxas reassured her nuzzling, along with using his forehoof to stroke at her mane while the other is stroking her back as she cried.

“Can you…stay here for the rest of the night Roxas? I want you here with me” she asked her pegasus crush slightly loud with her tear-stained puppy-dog gaze.''Hehe, never thought you would ask, fine Ill keep you company for the rest of the night.'' Roxas said in tearful surprise.

''Good cause I like feeling your body Roxas your the first stallion that I have ever been this close in my life to want to give him this much loving affection''. Twilight said stroking his mane and back as well with her forehooves.

With their bodies still bound to each other Roxas used his wings to snuff out the candles around the room, blanketing them in darkness, before he and Twilight lay down together into her bed, the scent of fresh lavender in her mane also assaulted his sense of smell after that he covers them with her stars and moon blanket and fell asleep together.

''I...I really like you Twilight sparkle'' Roxas said in a soft mumbling tone with red blushes, ''I really like you too Roxas''Twilight said in a soft mumbling tone with red blushes too.

At the Betwixt and Between inside Roxas's mind.

''This place can't be real it must be an illusion created by Xemnas's powers''. Roxas said observing his surroundings

''Oh, I assured you Roxas, this place is definitely real for its a transdimensional plane between the realm of darkness and the realm of light. I'm just making sure to show you an image of what it's like out there if you ever manage to find it roxas and besides it does make it a great place for us to have our private conversations''. Xemnas said behind him

[KH2 Organization Xlll theme starts playing]

Roxas turned around ''How do you keep on getting inside my dreams Xemnas?'' The leader of the organization started to chuckled ''Heh heh it's because we came from the same cloth you and I Roxas along with the rest of her our fellow members for we are creatures of pure darkness so it makes sense that we all have a special connection to each other won't we''.

''Roxas you can't keep your darkness at bay forever your body will soon completely be devour by your darkness and you will be a major threat to your new friends so why take the take chance of having them witness your terrifying dark form''? Xemnas asks his fellow member

''Because they promised me that they're there for me and help me regain my lost memories''. Roxas answers his leader

''Ohhh...I see but don't you feel guilty about putting them in danger when you become out of control do you really want to put them through these Roxas, cause if you do, their blood will be on your hands and you have shown signs to cared about them so why risk it these friends of yours have nothing to do with our mission to complete Kingdom Hearts so don't get them anymore involved than they're already are you're putting them in danger why else did we teach you to limited conversations when being seen by the world's denizens and being very stealthy when your outgoing on missions to other worlds''.

''I trust that you know...what you need to do Roxas you know where you belong and it's not with them! You can't have a life with them if you aren't a fully living being especially since you have the heartless and any other new rare occasionally enemies constantly going after you to destroy you and having those 6 ponies around will ultimately get them caught in the crossfire along with any other of their kind in the middle Do you want to scream that badly? Lose everything just like you did before when you left the organization? Stop this foolish resistance...all the resistances in the world won't change the fact that you have no future Roxas''. Xemnas said finishing his testimony

Roxas gasped, then gritting his teeth as he slightly growled then he heard his dark counterpart's voice speaking to him in his head.

'' So we finally meet, let me have a chat with him''. The voice then started to unleashed its power onto Roxas so he can could made a switch. ''What are you doing to me?'' Roxas says to his dark self in his mind as his body feels the darkness surrounding and affecting him. ''What has to be done Roxas, I need to see what he's capable''.

''Hmm... how fascinating Roxas, looks like you catch a strange but useful disease'' Xemnas said amused by Roxas's darkness appearing around him

''Disease?! I'll show you!!!'' Nightmare Roxas said attacking Xemnas with a Dark pulse.

Seeing this puny attack Xemnas couldn't help it but just to laugh at it.

''HEHEHE, pitiful attack'' he said summoning a barrier. Then Xemnas teleported behind Nightmare and grabbed him from the neck.

''What a joke, I thought you could make this puny servant of mine more...capable'' Xemnas said.

''Damn, Roxas is just a conscience in this real, I can't use my full power, who is this guy, not even when I was fused with Luna thought about that somepony could be stronger than me''. Nightmare thought.

''Come on Roxas, I need your help on this'' Nightmare asked for help but got no response.

" He's not going to answer, now rest in the void you pathetic symbiotic creature" Xemnas said summoning one his ethereal blade.

" A shame, you could have been more useful with us instead with him" Xemnas said stabbing Nightmare and Roxas.

''UGHH ROXAS!! Stop doubting yourself Join with me so we can have a chance finally kill this coldless freak of a leader once and for all'' Nightmare Roxas shouted while being heavily damaged from the stab.

''DAMN IT, IM NOT RISKING MYSELF, ILL FOUND A WAY''. Roxas shouted in anger

" YOU IDIOT, you want both of us death!!!" Nightmare said.

" SHUT UP" Roxas said as he swiftly turns around to strike him with his keyblade in half but instead he struck a glass mirror and when he did Roxas scan around his surroundings left and right and saw that he's inside of Twilight's bedroom

Roxas then heard a sudden smack from behind him causing him to turn around. ''I Don't Like You''. Xemnas said knocking Twilight sparkle down to the ground.''Stupid animal, You're bothering Roxas my most important value member in my Organization, the way you try to Flirt with him just makes me sick''.

''Say something, you mannequin''! Xemnas spoke in an even more aggressive tone and ran towards her body to hurt her even more.''What are you doing? Stop it Xemnas I'm the one you want not her''. Roxas said with a worried face for Twilight's well-being.

''I never thought that this simple magical creature could have a chance of ruining all the hard work we have done''. Xemnas says " It's time I'll give her an eternal rest in the nothingness" Xemnas then stabbed Twilight with his ethereal blade.

''NOOOOO!!!!'' Roxas shouted.

''What?!'' Xemnas says as he turn towards to Roxas

''You are becoming an annoyance boy, look...this world... this interactions just made you more susceptible''. Xemnas said.

''So snap out of it, and return to us, you don't deserve to live in a place like this filled with so much weak emotions''.

''THAT'S ENOUGH, LET GO OF TWILIGHT ARGHAHHHHH...Smack''! Roxas punched Xemnas hard in the face and knock him into Twilight's drawers causing him to knock Twiight's lamp down to the ground unintentionally

''Argh''. Xemnas says from the shocking impact.

Then all of a sudden when Roxas look at Twilight, her body change from a pony to the girl that he's been seeing in his visions only this time he can actually see her face, she look very similar to Kairi , Sora's childhood friend from Destiny Islands from that flashback he had yesterday being with Rainbow dash she has blue eyes and virtually the same haircut as Kairi, though her hair is black and her bangs part on a different side, as for her Organization coat its similar to the one Roxas wears, just with slightly pointed shoulders and closer-fitting sleeves. She also wears the more feminine, heeled boots that Larxene wears and the basic black gloves.

''You...you're that girl I keep seeing in my memories''. Roxas says in surprise.

" Remember Roxas, I'm always with you" The she disappear again.

''Well...Well this is a surprising turn of events isn't it Roxas? that girl right there has the power to imitate someone familiar to your life or perhaps I should say from Sora's life''. Xemnas said getting his body back up into a sitting position atop of Twilight's drawers

''You're such a pitiful man, Roxas''.

''To think, you have to satisfy yourself with this toy''! Xemnas commented pointing at Twilight.

''You piece of-''.Roxas tries to talk back but his leader interrupted him

''Is this rag doll important to you?''

''I'm afraid that It's too late for her''

''Shut up! Don't you dare say any more''! Roxas said.

''I know every single member in our organization and this girl right here, I have no regulation of her ever having to enter into our ranks before but here you are showing signs of her in your dreams this is an interesting development''. Xemnas commented.

''If you are having memories of her and we don't, then something terrible must had happen to her when you went MIA and you may had witness an event that must had took place where she either met her end by someone or something during her time in the Organization hmm... this makes me wonder what kind of ties you had with this person Roxas and why you are the only member within our ranks to have any knowledge of this girl in your mind while your dark comrades don't for we have no data or information in our database about her history and identify but no matter we'll find out about who is she someday for another time''.

''Now why don't you look at your animal friend, I think she's starting to lose her glare in her eyes''.

''I told you to SHUT UP''! Roxas had enough of this and tried to punch his face again but he quickly vanish in a dark corridor leaving Roxas to punch a wall instead.

''Come on Roxas, both you and I Know that if you lend me your strength we could have ended this a long time ago''! Nightmare Roxas says in his mind once again.

" NO, I CANT TRUST YOU!!! Roxas said.

" Then he was right, you are too scared to risk yourself, you are afraid..."

(music switches to KH2 Friends in my Heart)

Back in the Real world roxas body was acting up like crazy alerting twilight to this predicament.

''Hnnn H..EL...P''. Roxas mumbleb

''Hmm...Roxas?'' Twilight slightly look up to him

''No! No Stop get away from me! Help T-Twilight!''

''WAAAAHAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHA''! Roxas screams out in tearful agony knocking away the blanket as his body starts glowing black from the dark aura surrounding him.

''Roxas hold on you have to keep it together''. Twilight said struggling to keep him restrain with her magic so she quickly crawl ontop of him holding and pinning his hooves and legs down with her body so she can place her horn on his forehead and cast a mind calming spell to help relieve Roxas's Pain and snap him out of his nightmare.''Mental Relaxation''. Once she cast it on Roxas's forehead Roxas's body was reacting to it.

Back inside Roxas's dream the area around him soon started to become engulf in a bright light blinding Xemnas

''Argh...where did this light come from''? While Xemnas was still preoccupied, Roxas was losing control of himself until the black hooded girl appeared again from within the light behind Roxas and wrap her hands around him in a deep tight hug.''Roxas...Don't be afraid. I...I believe in you, Roxas you can overcome this pain that you are in just like I did when you free me from my suffering that day at Twilight town do not give up on yourself so easily from your raging darkness for you have others waiting for you don't keep them waiting My Friend''.

After she did that to calm Roxas she disappear shortly after, he then put a hand to his chest and breathe in and out.''I am...me''. Roxas then starts to slowly rise up''I won't...give in to it''. As soon as he has risen up the light dimmer down a little for Xemnas resulting in Roxas summoning his keyblade channeling light into it and point it to the ground '' You Get Out of My Head...Hah''.

The light from his keyblade intensify the surround white light around them and is causing the dark aura surrounding Roxas to dissipate and change into a glowing white aura making Xemnas push back from it while it also gives them inflicting pain to their bodies weaken they're presences inside Roxas's mind.

''What kind of power is this...could it be Sora's?'' Xemnas says in awe

(music stops) After receiving this sudden comeback from Roxas's attack Xemnas was launched out of the realm with a powerful force as his body came into contact to the blue side of the betwixt and between really hard giving Xemnas enough concussion to wake his body up from the telepathic mind trance connection he was doing to get inside of Roxas's dreams. ''Ahh...Urgh''.

''Lord Xemnas what seems to be the problem? you look like you're in distress'' Saix asked his leader being the only person in the rounded room with him

''Hmm... nothing to worry about Saix, I just uncover more hidden secrets about Roxas that we didn't know about, he managed to unlock new abilities while he is in another world ''. Xemnas says in his usual devious manner.

''I see... then what should be our next move'' Saix asked.

''Nothing, as of this moment except for informing the rest of our members about this newest development about Roxas's progress, for now we would continue with our original plan on finding where Roxas is hiding, we would let him spend more time on that world in order to get more data about his new powers and those he's bonding with from whatever planet he's on''.

''So you're giving the keyblade wielder a small rest from you entering into his mind and messing up his subconscious domain are you sure that is wise Xemnas?'' Saix ask being unsure about this type of action

''Yes this is actually what we need if we're going to get roxas to come back to us besides a warrior does not always rely on attacking full brutal force he or she must learn how to be cunning on the battlefield and know how to use the knowledge of your opponent's behavior and area surroundings to your Advantage Saix''.

''Moreover, one more thing, when Roxas push me out of his mind his new powers has somewhat weaken me so I need some time to recover before I can enter his mind again''. Xemnas finished explaining his reason to his companion.

''I understand completely, thank you for clarify that for me''. Saix said smiling at his Superior.

The scene changes back to the world of Equestria with Twilight and Roxas at the Golden Oak library.

[Kh2 Missing you plays]

Twilight sparkle led her power to Roxas causing him to relax and making his pain ease. This made her rejoice in a smile over her victory to suppress the dark powers growing within the stallion.

''Whew, I manage to stop it just in time , I better get off of him now''. Twilight said moving her body but as soon as she did Roxas grabs her with quick movement keeping her bound atop of him with his hooves and wings wrapping tightly around her

''Please...don't go...''. Roxas says in his sleep

''Roxas...''. Twilight said in a surprise smile

Roxas then started rubbing her body and mane with his hooves and wings for a while until he then move them down towards her flanks feeling her cutie marks and plot in the process and giving them a gently firm squeeze he took in their size and exploring her whole body with extreme precision, caressing and smoothing squeezing perfectly.

Furthermore, Roxas leaned in slowly and pressed his lips against her neck. Twilight’s mouth gasped open, gasping in pleasure as soft moans began to escape ''Ahh...Roxas you''. She moaned softly, feeling his hooves and wings pressing down against her body and flanks, gently massaging them in circles and up and down. She could feel her body responding to his touch, making her breathing grow heavy and red blushes appeared.

Although, little did Twilight know that the real reason Roxas was tasting her neck is due to him being lost inside his dream after Twilight cast that mental relaxation spell on him where he is imagining himself on top of Twilight town's Station Clock tower in his real form eating Sea-Salt ice cream with Axel and the Girl in the black hooded.

''Never before have I felt like this with anypony ever in my life until I met you Roxas I'm starting to think our meeting wasn't just a coincidence we're so much alike, you and I hardly had any friends where we once came from, we both endure loneliness in our way, and we both want to discover our life's purpose and know exactly where we belong at. Maybe... just maybe you might be my special somepony who can understand what I went through my entire life just like I can be with you''. Twilight said with sighing pleasure

Twilight's chest felt like it might explode from how loudly her heart was beating being this close to him and about the fact she realize that she is the first female pony to not only have her flanks touched by the stallion in their group but also to be the very first pony to be sleeping atop of him. Roxas's lips began to travel down her neck as he continues to nibble on Twilight.

"This feeling I had for Roxas when he first held me after the Ursa Minor incident is back again but it feels stronger than the last time could this outcome be what I think it is...I think I'm actually falling in love with, Roxas." Twilight whispered giving Roxas a kiss on his forehead as her blushes turn pink, then her body began shaking as she gripped him tightly while rubbing his mane, wings, body, and flanks the same caressing way he's been doing to her causing Roxas to blush pink on his cheeks and shuddering in delight and increase his biting on her neck with moaning satisfaction. ''gasp...uhh waaa ahh''. Twilight cry out in pleasure.

It took several minutes before their breathing calmed down and they both grew quiet by each other's side. The two of them just laid there atop of another in their loving embrace for several minutes, before they both gently drifted off to sleep.

Day 21: Another brief aftermath.

Morning has arrived at the Golden Oak Library some of the sunlight is shining into Roxas's eyes feeling the heat from it made his drowsy eyes wake him up and he felt something furry inside of his mouth which had an odd unique favor so he continue to savor the taste a little more before he took a bite into it which he enjoys until he also felt someone's skin making him move his half-lidded eyes down and slightly saw that the thing he was chewing on was his Unicorn friend Twilight sparkle's neck.

“NO!” he exclaimed, suddenly breaking away.

Twilight recoiled from her sleep atop him, startled by Roxas’s action.

“Wha--”

“N-no...Twilight I.”

Twilight found Roxas, who had covered his face with his hooves while he is trembling from head to hoof. Without even pausing to consider the situation, she reached a hoof out.

“Roxas, are you--”

One of his hooves lashed out and knocked hers away, before returning to covering his face. She recoiled again, surprised and a little hurt by his reaction.''Why… why would he do this''?

“I’m s-sorry,” he mumbled, shaking his head and dropping his hooves.

“What… sorry about what Roxas?” asked Twilight, smiling a little

When Roxas heard it he immediately looked her straight in the eye, an anguished expression on his face, and said, “Don’t blame yourself, Twi.”

She blinked, noticing the stinging feeling that preceded crying in the corners of her eyes.

Roxas shook his head again as he put his hooves on her cheekbones. “It wasn’t your fault. It was all me,” he said in a voice that sounded like he was trying to hold completely steady but was failing. “I was…I was eating you last night and I didn't even know that I had been doing that in my sleep I invaded your privacy again just like I did the first time when I touch your flanks with wings without knowing it I let it go too far look feel your neck there so many bite marks that I made on it.”

“I'm so sorry twilight I shouldn’t have--” Roxas said with tears appearing while slightly rubbing her neck so Twilight can feel the bite marks on her

“NO!” She interrupted him, making him a surprise. “Sorry, no,” she apologized. “I'm not angry at you Roxas it's okay yes it did hurt me when you did that but it was only for a brief moment and don't worry the marks aren't very deep so they won't stay there for too long only for a short while”. she says while also touching and feeling the bite marks on her neck with roxas

“Roxas, did you have fun last night being with me?” she asked.

“Yes. Before what just happened, yes.”

“Then you didn’t ruin anything I never expected you to do something like that to me tasting my neck like I was some sort of candy treat but it's all right, in fact, I actually like it when you did that to me while the rest of the time it was tickling and enjoyable” Twilight assured him.

''But it wasn't on purpose though when I was doing that, I thought I was eating sea-salt ice cream at my favorite hangout spot with my old friends back in the Organization''.

“Roxas?”

Roxas glanced over to Twilight, who had a hoof on his left cheek

“Something on your mind?” he asked.

Her head bowed slightly before she pull his face towards her a little and gave him a gentle kiss on the left cheek.

“Thank you for last night,” she said sincerely.

“Even though it didn’t end the way how each of us thought it would end I’m sure either of us would have liked it, I still had a wonderful time with you, especially since this time when touching my body, you used your whole body to touch my cutie marks and my butt, you make me feel wanted and relaxed and to be honest part of me wanted this, I guess...''. Twilight finish saying with pink blushes.

Roxas felt his hoof reach up and touch the spot where her lips met his cheek completely on its own. After a moment, he smiled warmly at her words and form the same blushes as hers with his own tears falling down.

“I’m glad you enjoyed it Twilight” he responded

''So tell me how did I taste Roxas?'' Twilight asked the pegasus pony

''You tasted like a very sweet juicy purple fruit along with you smelling like one too''. Roxas says without hesitation

''[giggling] I had a feeling you would have a Grape flavor in your taste buds due to my fur and skin being purple you know makes me wonder what you would taste like Roxas?'' Twilight said

''Well...if you want to take a bite of me I won't object'' Roxas said

''Seriously? why?'' Twilight said in a shocking surprise

''Because I care about you Twilight and we are exploring more about what friendship can offer us so I want us to do more things that can bring us closer than ever before especially about this Love subject I've been rather curious about and the type of Power it posses so I can know whether or not a Nobody like me can even wield its power for my benefits on my quest for a new life and to discover the truth about who I really am''. Roxas comments his reason

''Okay...thank you Roxas I really appreciated it''. Twilight said with a tearful smile as she slowly move her face to his neck to taste Roxas

Twilight couldn't believe what she was about to do right now she was going to kinda eat her friend's fur and skin just to satisfy her curiosity about what flavor will he taste as well as knowing his white-grey color his flavor scent might be an unknown mystery but as long as she can find more valid ways and reasons to get closer to Roxas the stallion that she took interested on getting to know of and had made her develop special feelings for the Colt that she has yet to fully understand what they are for him.

As the persistent brainiac booking learning mare she is She'll do whatever it takes to get the results she needs from these new experiences she is trying out with her friends, especially with the stallion of her dreams.

Twilight eventually put her mouth on Roxas's neck ''Nrgh...do it quickly''. Roxas said to her putting a hoof around her mane with her back neck while the other around her back to keep her in place so she can continue the taste testing experiment on her friend's body.

No words for given out by Twilight she took her chance and started biting, nibbling, and sucking down Roxas's neck causing him to moan and groan for Twilight's actions.''Mmm Roxas tastes so good and something else add onto him''. Twilight said in her mind while tasting her Crush scent

A few minutes later, Twilight let him go and pull back from his neck ''So...how was I... what did you think after tasting me Twilight?'' he asked almost timidly.

She simply smiled more softly and affectionately, reaching a foreleg out in a ‘come hug me’ gesture. Roxas didn’t hesitate, coming in and hugging her once more with his wings keeping their bodies bound atop of one another stroking, caressing, and rubbing each other's bodies and flanks as they did last night. After a moment, Twilight leaned back just enough to tell him ''O-Oh my Celestia, that was my first time doing that to a stallion Roxas especially what we did to each other when I was on top of you the first unicorn mare in our group to have her body on top of a stallion hehehe. Mmmm, you taste and smell like Sea-Salt Ice cream along with a small sample of some kind of tropical fruit that I never try before do you know what could that be Roxas?''

Hearing say that made him have another flashback ''Argh...another memory is returning to me''.

The memory shows Sora and Riku at Destiny Islands where its at the sunset and they are walking away on the bridge that leads to the small island with the star-shaped fruit towards the wooden shack so they can go down the stairs and go home back to the mainland with their paddle boats.

''Sora''. Riku said to get his best friend's attention to toss him a star-shaped fruit

''You wanted one, didn't you?''

''A Paopu Fruit...''. Sora said looking down at the star-shaped fruit

''If two people share one, their destinies become intertwined. They'll remain a part of each other's lives no matter what''. Riku said walking past his Rival

''C'mon, I know you want to try it''. Riku says teasing his friend.

''What are you talking--''. Before Sora can continue Riku starts laughing at him

''Hehe hahah''!

Seeing that Riku is just trying to mess with him Sora kept glancing back and forth between his friend and the paopu fruit unsure about what to do so he ended up tossing the fruit away and chasing after him in a quick race to the docks where their paddle boats are to return home.

When the memory ended, Roxas began telling Twilight what tropical fruit it was, she tasted off from a little.''It was a Paopu fruit Twilight, it's a special type of fruit that only grows in one place The Destiny Islands''.

''The Destiny Islands?'' She asked.

''Yes, it's a beach from a faraway tropical island that has beautiful scenery, hidden secret mysteries, many fun activities you can do with your friends, and delicious out-of-this-world's unique food cuisines''. Roxas explain to her

''Wow I never heard of that place you have got to take us there sometime Roxas me and the others could have a great time there with you''. Twilight says with a whole lot of enthusiasm

''Hehe I would like that very much Twilight...urgh''. Roxas says still feeling some pain from the memory experience

''Looks like the spell I cast out on you is wearing off Roxas, it's called Mental Relaxation it channels the magic into the mind when the mind is very tired or very stressed, making the pony falls instantly into a dream to avoid any unnecessary stress for eight hours. But here are the side effects once it wears off the pony will feel some migraines in their brain causing the individual to be slightly off-balance aka a little unstable having some headaches and hard thinking although it only lasts for 3 minutes so you'll be okay shortly after that''. Twilight explains to Roxas

''Thanks for that Twilight and all the other help you gave me to help my broken state last night, but this is only the beginning I will have more of these soon and eventually they're getting worse when the time comes''.

''And I'll make sure to be there to help you deal with them when that happens Roxas, you really mean a lot to me''. Twilight said smiling at him

''Heh I'm starting to like seeing you smile, it makes you more adorable Twilight''. Roxas said putting his hooves on her face

''Tee he you really are somepony special Roxas and I can't wait to figure out what and who that is''. Twilight said reciprocating the touching feeling on her face with her hooves on his face

While still atop of one another the two ponies just stare into each others eyes and couldn't figure out what other things to say to each other so they just made there foreheads collide together with one another, breathing in and out as they sigh-fully bliss from each other's presences, having their noses touch each other until they started rubbing them together left and right along with up and down making each other feel more warm than usual resulting in them blushing pink very strongly on their faces, sniffing out each others aroma scent, and finally they held each other tightly as they hug, snuggle, and cuddle their bodies together one last time before they headed off to Fluttershy's cottage to check up on how she and the cutie mark crusaders are doing.

''I missed so much on what else is there to life Twilight but thanks to you and the others, I can experience them and I really enjoyed them, especially doing things like this that allow me to be this close to you girls and having you all around me more often I don't think I'll ever get annoyed by it but I will say I'm sorry if I have been bothering you guys for clinging onto your bodies too much its just I never get this much close interaction with somepony I cared about in the organization better yet I haven't even hug someone in the organization before until you girls taught it to me and for that I'm grateful for showing this new experience to me''. Roxas said with a sorrowful expression

''Roxas it doesn't bother me that you want to be this close to me I liked this feeling and I know I can trust you you're my first real pony friend I have ever made in my life besides my family, my old foal sitter, and my mentor princess Celestia, you make me so happy and you are allowing me to pursue and discover new strange things that are happening to you and this small quiet little town here so I can expand my knowledge on how to be a better unicorn pony and use that information I learned to help better Equestria''. Twilight said tearfully sympathetically

''Thank you Twilight, that means so much to me and I got to ask last night when I was injured and my hoof was broken there were some red liquid coming out of it what was it?''

''The red liquid is called Blood, it circulates in the arteries and veins of many different vertebrate animals and different creatures, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells. In vertebrates, it is composed of blood cells suspended in blood plasma and you need a huge amount of them inside your body at all times to help keep you alive''.

''So that was that was back there in the everfree forest''.

''Roxas last night you were having another nightmare right do you want to tell me what happen I'm all ears for you''. Twilight ask Roxas

''[Sigh] Well Twilight what happen was this...''. Roxas said inhaling and exhaling some air out of his mouth

After some detailed explanation to Twilight, she was in utter shock and worry fear for her Pegasus stallion.

''Oh Roxas you're suffering too much and your powers are getting worse for you, I'm so sorry this trauma is killing you from the inside out''. Her worries then change to anger shortly after ''Argh...who does that Xemnas guy think he is trying to control you like a puppet doesn't he have better things to do besides harassing you every chance he gets. Not only that but killing a dream version of myself inside of a dream version of my own house just to get you to lose control of yourself so the darkness can get to you and make it easy to capture you is crossing a line right there. Good thing I use that spell to help calm your mind like I said Roxas I'm going to make sure that we take the necessary safety precautions and immediate first-aid procedures for when it gets too dangerous for you to continue handling your dark side and physiological trauma on your own''.

''But you also said that I turn into a different girl from within your subconscious somepony you once knew in the organization she must've been somebody close to you if I seem to have the likeliness that reminds you of her''. Twilight said with curiosity

''Yeah, you do, along with our friends in our group Twilight, it makes me wonder who exactly is she and why am I having trouble remembering her''.

''In time you will discover why Roxas just like how we will soon discover what kind of past you once had and what is your relationship and connection to Sora and that girl you saw from within your subconscious''. Twilight says reassuringly

''I know we will someday Twilight but I'm worried about how much hurting I will be in when that happens it could break me and lose confidence in myself''. Roxas says with a concerned expression on his face

''If your Past does hurt you too much then make sure to come to me or one of the others or heck probably get all of us together so we can help you get through and endure the pain together Roxas we want to help you and be a part of your mess up life so you can finally get closure from it one day my friend''.

''Thanks Twilight, I'm so glad to have met you come on we been laying on top of each other long enough we should go check on Fluttershy and the Cmcs''. Roxas said then let his hooves go off of her

''[giggling] Yeah we probably should let's go but first I need to send a letter to Princess Celestia about these things that had happened to us it will only take a few moments''. Twilight said getting off of the stallion

''Hey Twilight a little heads up, after that terrible nightmare I had last night you probably be seeing me staying real close and clinging to you and/or the others from time to time so I can feel safe and relax around ya'll until I can feel safe on my own once again I don't want to feel too lonely and I want to spend more time being close to each of you, is that alright?'' Roxas suggested to Twilight after she finished writing and sending her letter to the Princess

''Mmm-hmm it is and I couldn't agree with you more I like that proposal Roxas''. Twilight said nuzzling Roxas's face

''Good''. Roxas said nuzzling Twilight's face back.

(music stops)

Roxas and Twilight left the Golden Oak Library and headed towards Fluttershy's home once they arrive they greeted her and the Cmcs playing outside of her front yard and were glad that all is well over here and there have been no sign of trouble happening here since last night so they all began having Breakfast and Tea together.

Once they were done the cmcs went off to play with the animals while Fluttershy asked Twilight and Roxas to stay with them so she can ask if any had happen to them once Roxas had took her home unconscious last night.

''Umm Twilight...if its not too much trouble... can you tell me why Roxas is still holding onto you he hasn't let you go ever since you two got here?'' Fluttershy said seeing Roxas having his hooves wrap around her neck and his wings covering her body with his eyes closed.

Hearing that made Roxas strengthen his hold on twilight and nuzzle her even more closer ''Its best that you tell her your side of the story first Twilight and then I'll tell mine okay''. He then gave twilight a five-second kiss on her right cheek as tears of joy falls down from his closed eyes

Making Twilight blush pink a little ''Okay Roxas''she then gives him a five-second kiss on his right cheek as well seeing that made Fluttershy say ''Awww'' in one part of her mind while another part saying ''Oh butterscotch I'm losing him to Twilight I better figure out something that will get Roxas to like me more than her'' then she sees her unicorn friend turn back towards her getting her attention ''Ok Fluttershy here's the thing''. Once she started explaining roxas jumps in every now and in to fill the missing gaps in twilight's story so fluttershy can get the whole picture about what went on last night between the two of them.

''[gasping] Oh my...Roxas I can't believe that happen to you, that Xemnas is a really bad pony who won't stop at nothing until he gets what he wants and he probably won't hesitate using force if necessary, somepony needs to give him a stern talking, as for your dark powers, that's Princess Luna's development but ill give you all of my help''. Fluttershy said with worries which soon turn into a serious determination.

''Heh thanks Fluttershy glad you agree and on board as well I got to take all the help I can get on dealing with this issue if I have any hope of survive this''. Roxas said smiling

After they got that whole thing sorted out with Fluttershy. Rarity then returned, surprised at how well her sister and her friends behave. She tries to get the Crusaders to collect their things to no avail. Fluttershy, however, gets their attention easily, and the Crusaders run inside to get their bags. An impressed Rarity then asks Fluttershy to help her with a new problem with her cat Opal, who is clinging tightly to her body.

''Good morning, Rarity''. Twilight said greeting the fashionista

''Did you finish all those capes?'' Fluttershy asks the white unicorn

'' [sigh] I just delivered them. I have to admit, if you and roxas hadn't come along, I might not have. Thanks again you two''. Rarity said showing her appreciation to two Pegasus friends

''Won't you stay for some tea?'' Fluttershy threw an offer.

''I appreciate the offer, but I really must get back to my shop and clean up. Girls! Get your things. Time to go. Girls''! Rarity said

Cutie Mark Crusaders: [giggling, calling to each other]

'' Girls! Time to— Girls! Your things! Girls! It's time to— Girls''! Rarity persisted on the matter with the 3 little fillies

''Allow me. [clears throat] Girls?!'' Fluttershy said getting the fillies attentions

Apple Bloom: Yes, Fluttershy.

Scootaloo: You called?

''Go and get your things. Rarity is here to see you home''. Fluttershy said looking straight into their eyes

Sweetie Belle: Of course, Fluttershy, right away!

''Ah, huh, ah, how did you... how did you do that?'' Rarity said in surprise awe

''I guess I'm just as good with kids as I am with animals''. Fluttershy state her claim

''Thank you, Fluttershy! Bye! Thank you, Stare Master''! The Cutie Mark Crusaders said in union

Rarity: Ah, uh, speaking of which, I could use your help with Opal.

Fluttershy: Of course. How about later today?

Opalescence: [yowls]

Rarity: How about now? [strains]

Opalescence: [yowls]

Twilight Sparkle,Roxas, and Fluttershy: [giggling]

(KH ReCOM Namine's theme)

Back at the secret underground laboratory of Twilight Town. Namine is seen having trouble with the Computer on getting it to continue restoring Sora's Memories.

''C'mon, C'mon why won't you work''! Namine said with frustration typing on the computer console

''Memory Restoration Connection with Sora and Roxas has halted due to an Anomaly detected inside of Roxas's Subconscious Domain''. The Al computer responded

''An anomaly inside of Roxas, hmm... Computer, run a system scan on that Anomaly and determine it's origin''. Namine said touching the computer screen and spreading out her hand wide enough to zooming into the holographic image of Roxas to find where the anomaly is coming form.

After waiting for a while "Warning! scan is incomplete, the strange anomaly is located in Roxas's central area of the brain and on the left side of his chest, the data about the anomaly is scarce we can't fully determine the cause of it, system requires a connection link with the anomaly to get more accurate data''. The computer said

''Do it right now, set up a connection link between the mystery anomaly with Roxas's subconscious domain at once''. Namine said typing onto the keyboard creating a program to establish a link between them

''Program established, the anomaly is ready for diagnostic. Do you wish to continue with the procedure?'' The Al asked Namine to confirm.

''[sigh] Looks like I don't have much of a choice, no risk no gain, if we're going to get to the bottom of this problem then I have to take this chance, begin with the starting procedure of the program now''. Namine pressing the Enter key to activate the Program

Once she initiated the program the anomaly started reacting to the computerize connection and began showing a video. Roxas was covered up in darkness and his appeareance was slightly different from the usual.

"That place, it's the Betwixt and Between" Namine said.

"Hmm...if Roxas can access to that place while he's falling into the darkness, maybe if I track down the dark trace he produces and then I ask Riku, maybe we could be able to connect a dark portal between dimensions..." Namine thought.

As the video progress she saw Xemnas teasing Roxas for a lot of things he did in the past, but then the whole area was suddenly engulfed in light...blinding him, and then, a organization member appeared behind Roxas hugging him and telling him some nice words, she had a female appearance, but when Namine tried to zoom at her face to recognize her the camera was glitched and the image was distorted.

''What did I just witness?? and who was that Girl? that voice it's almost identical and very similar to Kairi...just like mine" Namine thought.

"But why did I feel like I met her before, the feeling its so...familiar. Could it be that my memories were rearranged after my encounter with her? I'm not exactly sure right now but one thing for certain is that I need to find out more about her and see how is she connected to all of this and Roxas''. Namine says with surprising concerns about this new shocking development about Roxas's conditions

''Ping new data obtained on the Unknown Anomaly but its information has been broken, dispersed and fractured into many different playback memories which are locked inside Sora's Nobody's subconscious domain until further notice''. The computer said after analyzing the data it recovered from experiencing the memory's playback connection link with its Database

''Hmm...that memory I saw shows that it happened last night in his dreams, so until Roxas experiences more outcomes in his life to trigger more of these new memories, I can't access the rest of the hidden memories about that Girl that had saved Roxas from the Organization and himself. Oh boy looks like our problem to revive Sora has just got more complicated."

''Computer bring up all the files about the Organization Xlll and search everything related to that mystery girl in the black hooded that saved Roxas from Xemnas, immediately''. Namine told the computer while she was also searching for any line of information about the girl.

" Also try to upload all the documents of DiZ computer in Hollow bastion and see if you can data mine any of the Organization reports" She said.

''Affirmative, beginning Data transmission from the Organization's Database and beginning the download of DiZ documents''. The computer Al said connecting to the Organization Computer Mainframe

''Great this is excellent, I hope that with this new information, I would be able to draw a plan to rescue Roxas and finally wake up Sora." Namine said.

"Good the download is almost complete, and I was able to datamine two Organization reports"

"Oh... I should do a little draw of the girl, in case I forget about her" Namine said going for her notebook while the download is still finishing.

''I can't let this happen, I came so far and did too much work to rescue Sora, I promised him that I will restore his memories back to the way they were before and that is what I am going to do. Looks like I'm gonna have my work cutout for me after all of this, better get started right away''. Namine says putting her hands together and cracking them out with a confident smile on her face being filled with determination to solve this little memory puzzling game in order to help Sora and his friends wake up from their Slumber

(music ends)

Chapter 16: Envy

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Day 61: A Diamond heist.

[Rooster crow]

<Lazy afternoons KH2 Starts>

" Ugh...a new day, a new adventure I guess." Roxas said waking up in his room in sweet apple acres.

Just like a morning routine, Roxas started his day by brushing his teeth, making his bed, and finally sitting down and writing in his journal.

" Can't believe that two months already had passed, I even forget when I bought this journal..." He thought writing the date on the paper.

"Day 61 since the arrival: It's been two months since I arrived in this world, quite an adventure I've been these couple of weeks here but I managed to fit quite well with the others, I remember when Applejack and Fluttershy suggested me to buy this journal and write everything I feel, mainly because they wanted to help me with the stress and I think it's working. Anyway, I haven't talked with "Nightmare" since the day I defeated that Tarantula heartless, he still must be angry with our deal. I also haven't noticed Xemnas in my dreams, it's nice not having a psycho bothering you daily..." He kept writing.

These 2 months have been peaceful for our stallion pegasus, He expects to have a chat with Luna in the next couple of days, he also hasn't received from Celestia any heartless or nobodies attack reports and his life with the rest of the mares has been quite entertaining.

He decided to take cooking and baking lessons with Pinkie pie and Mrs. cake to create a new line of bakery recipes inspired by the sea-salt ice cream. On other days he decides to join Rainbow dash and try out some Equestrian sports she comes up with, then she helps Applejack with various farm works or other odd jobs in ponyville to get paid with pony currency mainly because the "Munny" he gets by defeating heartless and nobodies doesn't work on this world, practically he has built a small reputation in town.

Roxas is also Rarity's helper in making dresses, suits, and more of those adventure outfits ponies keep wanting to buy from Rarity's shop, as for Fluttershy she taught him what other different kinds of animals are out there in the world and have him sometimes help her with animal duties or expeditions in the everfree forest, and finally Twilight sparkle has been assisting him with knowing the entire history of Equestria and researching and developing more spells to help him with his memory problems.

" Tomorrow is going to be exactly one month without any night-terrors haunting me. I told the girls I can sleep alone again but they insist on protecting me every night, funny...I didn't meet anyone who would care about me until now, maybe it's because of this "feeling" I understand so little, love?! I don't know, but so far Applejack, Twilight, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow dash have kept me company these past nights he wrote.

" But I can't find a chance to approach Pinkie pie, she's just so..."random" and I also can't imagine what kind of night would be with her...but one thing is for sure, I'm going to protect every pony from the heartless and nobodies." he wrote.

Roxas's actions in this world are starting to get more attention from the townsfolk, but for the mane six, its mainly a competition for getting Roxas's love and, with enough luck, the winner would have the honor of calling Roxas their Coltfriend.

" Oh wow, It's almost time...Rarity must be waiting for me by now" Roxas said

About what happened in the forest one month ago, Twilight and Roxas told their friends about his terrifying nightmare and the encounter with Xemnas in Roxas's dream domain, the story made the girls panic after hearing that Xemnas liked to torture Roxas with them, they decided to take turns watching over him checking his mental state from time to time.

Twilight also suggested that every pony should begin with magic training just in case something bad arrives in their world and for Roxas's protection. The stallion also took the time to teach them some basic combat movements, how to dodge, counter, and mainly react to the enemy attack.

" Well Rarity asked me if I could bring a little bag with her, should be right here...there it's time to go" Roxas said grabbing the bag Rarity asked him to bring.

When he opened the door of the house he found a small note, it was Twilight's writing.

For Roxas.

Hi Roxas, I have good news for you. Princess Celestia just send me a letter, she wrote that she's updated on your situation and if you need her help or Luna's, feel free to pay them a visit, but Luna said she wanted to see you in the night of the Grand Galloping Gala, she sounds very interested in your case.

" Well then, we will talk in the Grand Galloping Gala" Roxas thought continuing his way to Rarity's Boutique.

On the trip, he couldn't stop thinking about Luna she never had a chance of Talking the first time they met, and what about Nightmare, that creature that lived inside Luna for so much time what would happen if they meet again? A lot of questions rushed towards Roxas's head but he still had a job to do, so he focused on himself and kept going until he finally arrived at the boutique.

[Earlier this morning]

Rarity was putting the last gem onto a garment, she heard a customer walk into her shop. She casually greeted the customer, only to find out in shock that it was "Pony of Pop" sensation Sapphire Shores. Rarity happily showed Sapphire her latest finished project: a garment completely covered in gems.

" This looks...perfect I love it" Rarity said decorating her new dress.

[doorbell ringing]

''Coming! Welcome to Carousel Boutique, where every garment is chic, unique, and Magnifique. Ohh my---[gasp] Sapphire Shores! The pony of pop''!

''Good afternoon, Miss Rarity''!

''You... yah... y-y-you know my name?''

'' Well, of course, darling. I make it a point to know all of the up-and-coming designers and Clothes Horse magazine simply raved about you''.

''Oh my stars. If I'm dreaming, do not wake me up. How may I help you, Miss Shores?''

''Oh please, call me Sapphire''.

''[giggle] How may I help you, Sapphire?'' Rarity asked.

'' Well, as I'm sure you know, I'll be touring all of Equestria with my latest concert, Sapphire Shores' Ziegfilly Follies, so I need to look seeensational! Ow''! She said.

''I have just what you need. Sapphire Shores, prepare yourself for the pièce de résistance de la haute couture. I used every last diamond I found on this one garment''.

''[gasp] And it is spectacular! I'll take it''.

''Really? you think so?''

"Oh yes, and five more, each done up in a different jewel''.

'' Beg your pardon?'' Rarity asked confusedly

'' I need some costume changes, you know''.

Rarity: [faints]

'' [chuckle] Yes, I do have that effect on ponies''.

" Don't worry, I'll have the dresses ready for tomorrow." Rarity said.

" That's the spirit darling, I'll see you tomorrow" Sapphire said leaving the boutique.

" Bye...[Door closes] Oh nononono OH NO!!!" Rarity said.

" What have I done, I need more gemstones, thank Celestia I asked Roxas to bring a bag" Rarity thought.

He quickly grabbed a piece of paper and started writing a note.

" Its still too early in the morning, Roxas should arrive in an hour, but if I want to finish all the dresses I should start right away collecting the gemstones...hmmm probably Spike is awake Ill asked him if he can make me some company" Rarity thought.

" There...when Roxas find this note, he would know where did I go" Rarity said packing his things and calling up Spike.

<Lazy afternoons KH2 Ends>

With assistance from Spike, Rarity goes to find a new load of gems outside Ponyville.

<Secret of Neverland KH358/2 days starts>

'' Oh my gosh! Sapphire Shores! The pony of pop! She is awesome! I mean, she's gorgeous and talented and — heh... and not even half the pony you are. I mean, you're ten times more gorgeous and talented with that new outfit of yours and—''. Spike said with struggling trouble.

'' Spike, a lady is never jealous but thank you for the compliment''. Rarity said tossing her mane a little in her adventure outfit.

''Eh, of course not. But were you totally flipping out or what''?! Spike asks her to make sure.

'' Ladies do not "flip out", Spike. However, I was quite an in awe. Oh, I need to find more jewels than ever before to decorate her costumes. Oh, aha''! Rarity exclaimed.

'' Did you find some?''

''Yes, Spike! Right there''!

'' Ooooo! You look so delicious...''.Spike's mouth drooled as he licks his lips in hunger

''Spike! I promised I'd give you gems to snack on, but we need to collect more first or I'll never be able to make these outfits for Sapphire'' Rarity reminded him.

'' Hm... I will miss you, my sweets''. Spike said with depression.

'' Come along, Spike. We have many jewels to find''. Rarity said trotting ahead

'' At your service, milady''. Spike said acting like a servant to her.

After a little while Rarity found something.

'' Spike over here!'' Rarity said making jackhammer sounds as her magic is digging through the sandy grounds to reveal the hidden gems.

Spike started licking his lips at the sight of them but manages to curb his appetite, and in the end Rarity rewards him with a blue gem.

''You've been very patient today, Spike. And for that you'll get the finest reward. This is from me to you." Rarity said but she noticed something weird in Spike's look. " Is something wrong, Spike?''. She asked.

" Oh no, nothing to...worry about" Spike said accepting the present.

Rather than eat it right away, he decides to keep it as a gift from his crush.

''No. It's perfect''.

[color=5e51a3]'' Ooo, bring the cart, Spike. There are more over here''. Rarity said seeing them from a distance.

'' For me. From Rarity''. Spike said carrying the red wagon to her.

Unknown to them, they were being watched by a trio of Canine Dogs hiding in the bushes from behind. Two of them are wearing grey jackets while their leader had a red one with the pockets stuffed full of gems and diamond-studded collars.

Their elongated forelegs gave them a gorilla-like appearance, allowing them to alternate between walking on their hind legs and on all fours, they also have short and stubby spiked tails.

They are in awe of the large haul of jewels being carted along by the little reptile, mistaking him for a gem tracker.

''Yesss, gemsss. Gemsss ! Preciousss gemsss! He is the gem hunter. With him we can have all those gems... and more! Let's get that reptile''. The leader suggested to his team as they stack their prey.

Then they hear Rarity's voice and discover that she was the one finding the gems.

'' Spike! Where are you?'' she calls out for her little helper.

'' Wait! Who is that?'' The leader said

'' You know, it's terrible to keep a lady waiting''.

''Coming''! Spike said rushing on over.

'' I think we're really going to strike gold this time. So to speak [laugh]''. Rarity said using a gem locator spell to find a large amount of them in a pile underground.

'' Jackpot!'' Spike said with joy and started digging up to put them in the wagon.

'' Oh, so it's not the reptile we want. It's the pony''! The leader realized.

'' The pony...'' His two lackeys said.

'' Well, Spike, I think that's all we can do for today. And these will certainly get me well on my way with Sapphire's outfits. Why don't we start headi..." Rarity said but a Diamond dog appeared in front of her. "Oh! What's this? Another jewel. Oh... oh, strange. It's in the trees. Oooo— eww! Uh... uh... good day, gentle... uh, fellow. Uh, I am Rarity and this is my friend Spike''.

''Ehe...'' Spike said nervously

''And you are...?'' Rarity asked the strange creature.

'' A Diamond Dog and my name is Rover''. The leader introduces himself

'' Oh really? Oh well, that explains your fine taste in jewelry. I mean I-I-I know that diamonds are a girl's best friend and now I know that they're a dog's best friend too, ha ha ha. So, um, [cough] you're out hunting for gems as well?''

'' Yes. We hunt''. Rover said

''Uh... we''?

'' Yes, We hunt for gems come on out boys''. Rover said and call out his two buddies from within in the bushes

'' The big guy's name is Fido and the short one here is name Spot''. Rover introduces his comrades

''But you are a better hunter. So now we hunt... for you''! Rover said raising his clawed paws to capture the white unicorn mare

Ambushed by the mutts, Rarity panics, but Spike intercepts them so Rarity can escape. However, they shake him off and succeed in abducting Rarity before escaping into their hole in the ground and sealing it up to prevent him from following them.

Rarity: [screams]

Spike: [jackhammers] [babbles] on spot's tail with his tail

Spot: Yaaaaah!

Fido: [growls]

Spike: [grunt] Run, Rarity! Run! Aaaah! Uh!

Fido: Ooooooh!

Spot: Yaaaaah!

Rarity: Spike! Come on! Hurry!

Rover: Gotcha!

Rarity: Waah! Spike!

Spike: Got him, Rarity! I got him!

Fido: Haha! Nope!

Spot: Sorry, scaly one.

Spike: Wait! Rarity?

Rarity: Unhand me this instant, you ruffians. Stop! Put me down, you thugs! You brutes keep your paws off of me you darn dirty mutts!

Spike: [gasp] Rarity!

Rarity: Spike! Ah, the dirt it closing! Aaaaah, Spiiiike Heeelp!

Spike: Which, what, where?

Rarity: Save me...ROXAS!

Spike: Nooooooooooo!

<Secret of Neverland KH358/2 days ends>

[Back with Roxas]

" Good, let's see what Rarity has prepared for me" Roxas thought knocking on the door but had no response.

" Hmm, that's weird... maybe she fell asleep again"

Roxas entered the boutique just to find that Rarity wasn't there, but he instead find the note she left for him earlier in the morning.

"Dear Roxas"

Remember I asked you to bring a small bag, well change of plans. Sapphire Shores arrived this morning asking for 5 more dresses, just like the one you're probably seeing on the main mannequin, so I went on a trip to find more gemstones with Spike, I shouldn't be out for too long, in the meantime why don't you start with the magic training with the girls.

Sincerely yours: Rarity.

" Oh, so she went to the outskirts to find some gemstones, well, in that case, I better started with today's magical training" Roxas said leaving the boutique and reuniting all of his friends.

Once the rest of the mane six arrived, they all went to the boundaries between ponyville and the everfree forest to begin with their magic session.

<Hand in hand KH 1 starts>

''Remember girls, focus on channeling your magic and have a clear thought on what you're doing. If you have a clear image, cast out your spells at me''. Roxas said holding his keyblade in his mouth and standing in his defense mode on all fours this time.

''All right ready everypony?'' Twilight address to her teammates.

''Yeah! lets do it''. Rainbow said

''Let's give Roxas our best shots''. Pinkie said

''Ready sugarcubes!''. Applejack said

''I'm a little nervous about hurting Roxas but I'll try''. Fluttershy said.

" Show me what you got" Roxas ordered.

The 5 mares began focusing on channeling their new magic to hit the pegasus colt and they all were able to cast out their spells at Roxas.

''Fira''! Twilight shouts out casting a bigger flame sphere.

''Aero''! Fluttershy shouts out casting a small tornado.

''Water''! Pinkie pie shouts out then suddenly, her body is casting a mystical wave of blue liquid surrounding her, and went up to face, summoning a water sphere, which then shot out.

''Blizzard''! Applejack shouts out creating seven small icicles.

''Thunder''! Rainbow dash shouts out summoning a small bolt around her.

The 5 magic spells headed straight for Roxas and collide with his keyblade. He stood his ground from the impact but the water spell disperse and splash into his eyes blinding him, the ice shards froze his blade causing him to slightly lose his grip on his sword, then the wind tornado expanded pushing him back, making the fira and thunder spell explode and shock all over him causing him to tumble back and fall down to the ground.

''Nrghahh''. Roxas said.

The boy then dismiss his weapon and smiled at their efforts.

''Congratulation girls, you all are getting the hang of this training and congratulations Pinkie, you created a new magic for us to use in battle that even I didn't thought about'' Roxas said valuing their progress.

''He he he thanks Roxas, and you're welcome I am full of surprises after all''. Pinkie pie said.

''Oh yeah! this new power rocks, I can't wait to have more and use them on that pesky heartless''! Rainbow said moving a hoof in the air and brought it down with confidents.

''It feels amazing, is like I'm unlocking a hidden potential I didn't knew I had''. Applejack said in joy.

''It makes me feel more special and more useful to the team'' Fluttershy said in happiness.

''If we keep this up girls we'll be keyblade wielders in no time just like Roxas''. Twilight said smirking.

" Hehe, easy girls there's still so much to learn but you all have a great potential of becoming Keyblade wielders, but for now lets stick to the basics" Roxas said.

" Let's continue with the practice"

Roxas started watching the girls in their training, they all remind him of himself when he first entered the organization and all of his training with Axel, causing him to experience some nostalgia.

" Axel...I wonder what he's doing now" he thought imagining Axel standing on his side.

But the memory suddenly ended when Roxas felt a strange whisper that shook his body and mind for a few seconds. He heard a voice cry out his name ''Save me...ROXAS''!

''Argh...ahh what was that?'' Roxas said putting a hoof to his forehead.

<Hand in hand KH 1 ends>

''Roxas what is it? is something wrong?'' The 5 mares asked their companion.

''I'm not sure, but I heard something...a whisper or a frequency, like if somepony was calling for me to save Him/her''. Roxas answered his friends.

''A frequency?'' The mares asked Twilight.

''What he meant girls, is that Roxas felt an abnormally in the atmosphere from a distance which must have been an unusual energy attribute he felt that is compatible to resonate with his powers''. Twilight said giving them a scientific explanation.

''Ohhh''. The 4 mares realizing what Roxas meant.

" Maybe you're just tired, have a rest Spiky" Rainbow dash said.

" Rainbow is right, ya have been training us nonstop" Applejack said.

" Its okay to just laid in the grass and think about nothing for a while" Pinkie pie said.

" But I swear I heard some pony asking for help" Roxas answered.

They all started discussing their theories, but Spike arrived a couple of seconds later asking for help.

''Twilight, Roxas, Fluttershy, Rainbow dash, Applejack, and Pinkie pie I need you guys right now''.

''Whoa, easy there Spike, whats the problem?''.Roxas said.

" Rarity is in danger..." Spike said falling unconscious.

" That's what I heard before...Let's go girls" Roxas said in a hurry.

" But where? Spike fainted" Fluttershy asked.

" Rarity left a note on the boutique for me, she said she was going to collect some gemstones" Roxas said.

" Then what we've been waiting for, let's keep moving" Rainbow dash said.

The group ran towards the river lands, precisely the diamond mountain...

<No time to think KH 1 starts>

''Spike, can you breathe now?'' Twilight asks her number one lab assistant.

'' Yes... [pant] I think so''. Spike said.

''Good. Now tell us what you know''. Twilight said.

''Yeah.. what's this all about...?'' Rainbow asks to spark up the conservation.

''[pant] Aaaah! Rarity... woods... jewels... dogs... hole... taken... Save her''! Spike hastily speaks.

'' Not a whole lot to go on there, sport''. Applejack said.

'' Sorry. Rarity and I were in the Riverlands looking for jewels when these creepy guys showed up''. Spike explains much more better

''Creepy guys?'' Twilight sparkle raised her eyebrow

''They called themselves the Diamond Dogs. They grabbed Rarity and disappeared down a hole in the ground''.

'' So we're fighting giant dogs now, let's be careful if they are underground then we will enter his territory''. Roxas said.

'' Well, this sounds really easy. Just take us to that there hole and we'll save Rarity''. Applejack said

''Yeah! and when we do, we'll start kicking some Doggy butts while we're at it''. Rainbow said with a smug on her face.

''Let's go save our friend everypony''. Fluttershy said

<No time to think KH 1 ends>

The whole group nodded their heads in unison and Spike began to guide them to where he lasted saw her, but Twilight held Roxas back a bit to have a quick word with him.

''Roxas do you think that you might have another memory flashback while we rescue Rarity?''. Twilight asked the stallion.

''Positive...depending on the actions we take, at this point, everything could trigger a memory flashback, but now that I haven't talked with Nightmare or have any experience with Xemnas recently, then maybe the shock won't be so harmful like before''.

''But if my powers do get out of hoof then don't worry I have this with me'' . Roxas then slightly pulls out his black coat hidden in his pockets.

''Glad you came prepared, but what if you encounter something that prevents your coat from containing your growing dark powers?''

''If that happens then I know who to run to on helping me get myself back to normal''. Roxas says smiling putting a hoof on her right shoulder.

<The underworld KH 2 starts>

''Heh I'll do my best to help and maybe once we're done saving her we could spend time bonding and snuggling together''. Twilight says putting a hoof on his hoof's wrist

'' Sounds good to me, but first let's take care of this''.

''Right! [Mwah]''. Twilight said giving the pegasus a quick kiss on his right cheek

''Wow! I didn't expect that, thanks! let's go the others are waiting for us''. Roxas said getting his hoof off her shoulder.

After explaining the situation to Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Roxas, and Applejack, Spike brings them to the spot of the incident only to see the entire site laden with holes. They encounter the dogs but are outmaneuvered to exhaustion when the dogs refill the holes and then pop out of them to trip the ponies up.

'' Holy moly, that's a lotta holeys''. Pinkie said examining all the holes around them

'' Come on, everybody! Let's get started. Hello?'' Twilight said expecting one of the holes

Fido: [growl]

Twilight Sparkle: [gasp] Puh!

Rainbow Dash: Yuck! Ugh!

Pinkie Pie: [squeal]

Spike: Puh!

Twilight Sparkle: Quick! We gotta get down one before they're all filled up.

Fluttershy: Oh! Oh my. Oh, oh!

Applejack: We can't muscle through it!

Rainbow Dash: We'll see about that. [gasp]

Applejack: Whew. Heavens to Betsy. Now I'm used to pickin' myself up and dustin' myself off, but Rarity won't even touch mud 'less it's imported.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, Rarity... I can imagine the horrible things that they'll doing to her

'' Oh, woe is me! Whatever shall I do? Ah! Dirt, dirt! Get away, dirt! Oh! Make it stop, make it stop! Ah! Filthy, disgusting dirt. It stings, it burns. Help! Oh, somepony save me, save me''! The whole group imagine that at the same time in their heads

'' We gotta save her''. Applejack said

'' But they blocked up all the holes''. Fluttershy said

'' Don't mean we can't dig 'em out. Come on''!

"Good idea Applejack"

The mane 5 and Roxas started digging multiple holes with their hooves, slowly but surely one of them would find the tunnel the dogs use to move Rarity.

''La la la''! Pinkie said and didn't notice a diamond dog coming out of the ground behind her.

''Hi girl...Let's play tug of war''. Spot said grabbing pinkie's tail pulling it back and let it to hit her backside

''Ouch hey that hurt''! Pinkie said feeling the outcome.

" Pinkie!!" Rainbow shouted.

" Let her go!!!" Roxas said rushing towards him

But then, Fido appears behind Fluttershy and pick her up by the tail.

''Oof...ahh''!

Roxas then throws his keyblade to Spot and with a reversal attack goes behind Fido and spanks him causing both dogs to drop the girls and ran away.

''Why don't you pick on somepony your own size''

Spike: [panting] Whoa! Oof!

Rainbow Dash: Get 'em!

Applejack: [grunting] [gasp]

Pinkie Pie: Whoooaaa!

Rainbow Dash: Come on!

Roxas: Stop hiding and fight us face to face you cowards!

Everypony : [grunting and panting].

Fluttershy: All those scary monsters popping up everywhere. Oh, poor Rarity must be terrified.

Twilight Sparkle: [worryingly] Ooh.

''Ok I'm sick of this, does anypony have an idea? because if not, Im going to summon my Equestrian triad and order them to beat up these dogs ''. Roxas said dead paned because he's just about had it with the diamond dogs shenanigans

'' I got something we can try Roxas! Don't worry I'll save you, my sweet''. Spike said with confidence

''Huh? What exactly do you have mind Spike?'' The six ponies ask the little guy

" Watch this!!"

Spike pulls out his blue gem that Rarity gave him as bait to catch one of the dogs with a fishing rod.

'' Spike, it is very noble of you...''

'' Shhh''!

'' [quieter] ...to sacrifice the gem Rarity gave you''. Twilight finish her statement.

''Oh, Lady Rarity. My damsel in distress~~~''.

" Uhm...what happen to him?" Roxas asked.

" He's daydreaming" Twiligth replied.

The scene dissolves into a fantasy sequence where Spike imagines himself as a debonair knight coming to Rarity's rescue.

'' I shall save you. Show yourselves, you dogs! You curs! Ah. There you are, you mangy mutts''. Sir Spike said

'' Who are you calling mutts? Unleash the hounds! [blows dog whistle]''. Rover the leader of the Diamond dogs said

Mook dogs: [barking] [yelping]

'' Now, where is Lady Rarity?''

'' [gasp] Spike! I knew you would save me''! Lady Rarity said

'' Nothing could stop me, milady''.

[color=#25e51a3]'' Ohohohoh, Spike. You are my... hero. [smooch]''. Lady Rarity prepare to give her knight a kiss

''Mmmmmm...''. Sir Spike moves in to kiss lady Rarity but the fantasy end showing spike about to kiss Applejack causing her to get his attention before he does something unintentionally

'' Hoho easy there, lover boy''. Applejack said putting a hoof on spike's chest to keep him from kissing her.

For some reason when Roxas saw that, he felt something on his chest, negative thoughts that he would never say but for deliberation he did. And his eyes turned snake-liked again.

''Hey what's the big idea Spike we're in the middle of a rescue operation here not doing a bonding kissing operation, so Back up''. Roxas said a little irritated and turn Spike's face back to the hole that he throw his blue gem at.

" C´mon Roxas, he's just a child" Twilight said.

"Yeah spiky, chill" Rainbow dash said.

The others were surprise at Roxas's comment, but from Applejack's perspective it made her feel a little fluster and blush red a little.

''Sweet apples is Roxas getting jealous that spike almost try to kiss me on the lips before he could get the chance on me?''! Applejack said softly in a whisper.

" Sorry Sorry I didn't know what happen, I felt something weird inside me" Roxas said turning his eyes back to normal.

Then suddenly his fishing line is snagged, and he and the ponies are dragged through a large underground tunnel that gives way to a whole network of tunnels. They theorize that the dogs had taken Rarity down the tunnel with the most gems, but there is no way to find her until Spike reminds Twilight that Rarity showed her how to track gems herself. Using the spell, Twilight locates the tunnel with the most gems.

'' Whoa! Whoa whoa whoawhoawhoa... I got a bite! I got a bite''! Spike said having trouble holding onto the fishing rod

Applejack: Hold on there, little fella.

Twilight Sparkle: Applejack!

Rainbow Dash: Twilight!

Roxas: Rainbow Dash!

Fluttershy: Oh my goodness, oh my goodness...

Pinkie Pie: Wait for me!

Fluttershy: Oh!

Pinkie Pie: Whee!

Spike: [yelps]

Pinkie Pie: Whee! Ha, ha, ha!

Spike: Oh, oh!

[ponies grunting]

Spike: Ha ha, it worked! We're in! Now we can finally save Rarity!

Twilight Sparkle: Um... which way do we go?

Roxas: Yeah I agree with Twilight, there's like hundreds of tunnels here.

Spike: Nooooooooooo!

Twilight Sparkle: All these tunnels... how are we ever gonna find Rarity?

Applejack: Guess we're just gonna have to start going down them one by one.

Roxas: I send in my nobodies to scour around the whole areas.

Rainbow Dash: But that could take forever Roxas who knows how long we'll be down here! There's gotta be way to narrow it down.

Spike: I know! I bet they've taken Rarity down the tunnel with the most gems.

Twilight Sparkle: But Spike, Rarity is the only one who knows how to find gems.

Spike: No, Twilight. You can! You can copy Rarity's gem-finding spell.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh my gosh! You're right! Rarity showed me how she did it a while back. If I can just remember...

Spike: That's it. You did it, Twilight! Come on! We're coming, Rarity. We'll save you. Just hold on.

Roxas: Let's go everyone!

Within the central area of the Diamond Dogs' den, the dogs demand Rarity find gems for them. She graciously finds them some gems and then asks to be let go, but the dogs order her to dig for the gems. She does so but very slowly and inefficiently.

Frustrated at this pathetically slow pace, the leader calls on his comrades to do the digging. Rarity proceeds to make things exceedingly difficult for the dogs, complaining about her situation and even getting them to do all the work. But the dogs soon decide to endure Rarity's constant whining as long as she does as she's told. However, after one of the dogs calls her a mule, Rarity breaks down in tears.

'' Oh please, Diamond Dogs. Please let me go''. Rarity begs them.

Spot: No!

Fido: You're our precious little pony.

Rover: Forever! Muhahahaha!

Rarity: But whatever do you want from me?

Rover: Gemsss!

Spot: Yes! The gems. The jewels.

Fido: Find them! Find them all!

Rarity: Oh! Is that all? There. A lovely pocket of jewels are right there. Now, if you'd be so kind as to show me the exit?

Rover: Good! [laugh] Now, dig them up, pony.

Rarity: What? But you said you wanted me to find the gems.

Spot: Yes! Find and then dig.

Rarity: Dig?

Fido: Yes. Dig.

Rarity: Ohh... [grunting]

Fido: What are you doing? We said dig!

Rarity: Forgive me, but prior to you so rudely dragging me into your dirt pit, I had a pony-pedi and I am not about to chip a hoof and dirty up my new clothing because you dislike my style of digging. [grunting]

Rover: Oh, for goodness— Fine! Just stop. Stop! Dig, dogs! Dig! And fast.

Mook dogs: [barking]

Fido: She won't dig, she pulls.

Rarity: I beg your pardon, but what, pray tell, are you doing?

Fido: Others will dig. You will haul the wagon.

Spot: Prrrecious pony-pedi will be preserved.

Rarity: Well, somebody certainly needs proper nail care. When was the last time you two had a manicure? You're scratching up my coat with those jagged things!

Rover: Please be quiet!

Rarity: Good heavens, what is that smell?

Rover: Smeeeeeell?

Rarity: Ah, mystery solved. It's your breath.

Rover: Enough! Search, pony!

Rarity: Well, since you insist... but I must say the working conditions in here are simply dreadful. Musty and damp, it's going to wreak havoc on my mane. And this air is stifling, suffocating. And when I try to take a deep breath, the stench of all you dogs makes me nauseated.

[crash]

Rarity: You look and smell like you haven't bathed in weeks. Have you never heard of soap? You could all do with a good round of soap and water. Oh water, oh water, I'm terribly thirsty. Could I please have some water?

Spot: Good gracious, I can't take this anymore. Be quiet, pony!

Rarity: And that's another thing. I would appreciate if you stopped calling me "pony". I am a lady and I wish to be addressed as such. So you may call me "Miss" or "Rarity" or "Miss Rarity".

Rover: Enough! Your whining! It-it-it hurts!

Rarity: Whining? I am not whining. I am complaining. Do you want to hear whining? Thiiis iiis whiiining! Oooh, this harness is too tiiight! It's going to chafe. Can't you loosen it? Oooh, it hurts and it's sooo ruuusty! Why didn't you clean it first? It's gonna leave a staaain! And the wagon's getting heeeavy, why do I have to pull it?!

Spot: Aaah! Make it stop!

Rover: Stop whining!

Rarity: But I thought you wanted whiiining!

Rover: Geh! We'll do anything, pony! Oh, uh, uh, we'll do anything, "Miss Rarity".

[nervous laughter]

Rarity: [dreamily] Anything?

Rarity: [sigh] This water is hardly sparkling. But I suppose it will have to do.

Rover: [panting] Wait! Why are we doing this?

Spot: To stop the awful noises from the pony's mouth, remember? [whines]

Rover: Yes, yes, I know. This is ridiculous! Letting a pony order us around. What are we? Mice or dogs?

Fido and Spot: Mi... dogs?

Rover: Dogs do not pull. Ponies pull. Let her make the awful noises.

Rarity: What are you doing? Hey, you spilled my drink. Oh! [whining] Not sooo tiiight!

Rover: Ha! Make the noises all you want. But move while you make them. Hyah, mule!

Rarity: Did you just call me a... mule?

Rover: Ehh...

Rarity: Mules are ugly. Are you saying that I too am ugly? [cries]

Spot: What are these noises?

Rarity: He called me ugly!

Rover: No! Mule! I said mule!

Rarity: An old ugly mule! And it's true! Just look at me. I used to be beautiful, but, but nooow...

Fido: No, no! You're still beautiful, po... uh, Miss Rarity.

Rarity: You're just saying that!

Spot: No, you're still pretty and... and...

Rover: Oh, uh, uh, nice. Yeah.

Rarity: I don't believe you! You never liked me! [wails]

'' Oh, I've had just about enough of this''! Rover fed up with Rarity's whining.

In a nearby tunnel, Spike and the ponies hear Rarity's cries and rush to help her. A group of guard dogs wearing metal armor and carry lances sees them as new "workhorses" and ambushes them.

''We're getting close. I can feel it''. Twilight sensing Rarity's presences

Rarity: [distant crying]

Roxas: That's Rarity's voice.

Spike: It's coming from down here. Come on!

Rainbow Dash: She must be in there. Let's go!

''More workhorses''. The diamond dogs jump onto their backs and tie up there mouths with ropes.

Applejack: Hoh, doggies. If you can take this bull by the horns, you better be ready for a ride. Come on, ponies! Kick 'em up, kick 'em out. Buck 'em up, buck 'em down.

Roxas: I'm right there with you Applejack.

Following Applejack's lead, the ponies shouted out ''THUNDER''! electrocuting and stunning the diamond dogs which allows them to buck the dogs off rodeo-style''[yowling]''.'' Yeehaw! Get along, little doggies''!

" Go Applejack!!! Hahaha" Roxas said supporting his friend.

[crashing and clattering], the guard dogs retreat.

After they get rid of the guards ahead of them they see a chained lock door, Spike then hops on Twilight's back, brandishing a lance-like stalactite, and the seven friends gallop to Rarity's rescue.

Spike: I'm coming for you, milady. Hi-ho, Twilight! Away!

Twilight Sparkle: And just what do you think you're doing?

Spike: Please, Twilight. Just give me this.

Twilight Sparkle: Eh... fine.[hope Roxas doesn't see this] [neighs]

" Charge [crash]''. Spike said as he and Twilight burst right through the locked gate.

''Oh yeah that's what I am talking about, nothing's going to stop us from getting to Rarity''.

''Impressive work Spike you surprise us with that move back there''. Roxas said

''Heh heh thanks Roxas, hey if I keep this up maybe you might also consider training me on getting me my own keyblade too''! Spike says with much optimism.

''Maybe, but let's not speed things up okay?''. Roxas responded.

''What??? come on Roxas, you're training Twilight and her friends on being keyblade wielding warriors I want to be a part of that too, it sounds like fun''. Spike plead with the grey pegasus

'' Its not that I don't want to, but this is a very dangerous mission and you are still a child, outside there are greater things you could even imagine, and if we make a slightly mistake then it's all over and I'm not willing to take any risk."

" And why do you think any of this girls are ready to take on this challenge huh?" Spike countered.

" You are not understanding Spike, is not about being ready or not, is about maturity" Roxas said.

" We should keep this at a very low profile, if I teach everypony how to wield a keyblade then the Organization may track down all of our work and hunt all of us down, but still, if you want to help us I could make you a commander of secret investigations here on Equestria. I need eyes in this world too in case heartless or nobodies appear" Roxas said trying to convince Spike.

After Roxas said all those things Everybody just have their mouths open wide jawed slack from everything he has just said.

'' How in the world did he manage to say all that without taking a breath'' Pinkie pie blurt out

'' Fine Roxas you made your point''. Spike said sarcastically.

'' Im sorry for being harsh, but you need to understand Spike, I don't want too many ponies involved in my problems maybe when you grow up a little, you could help us with more things don't loose sight of your dreams buddy" Roxas explained.

'' Really? that would be awesome!!! I'll show those heartless to not mess with Spike

''Thats the spirit...c'mon Rarity is waiting for us.''. Roxas said going on ahead

''We're right behind you Roxas''. The whole group said

But Fluttershy got closer to Roxas.

" That was a beautiful gesture of your part, Roxas" Fluttershy said.

" Uh? Why do you think so?" Roxas asked.

" You gave Spike a life lesson without sounding too extreme, that was ... cute" Fluttershy said blushing a little.

" I was just being honest with him, I care for the kid, but he's too little to understand all of this complexity" Roxas said.

" Aww you're acting like a big brother for him, protecting him from the evil beings. Fluttershy said.

" Big brother uh? that's sounds nice" Roxas answered.

" Maybe someday I'll need some of that protection too, Roxas"

" What did you say?"

" NOTHING, NOTHING I WAS JUST....EHM I THINK I HEARD APPLEJACK CALLING MY NAME" Fluttershy said with a crimson face.

" Oh okay"

As they journey on ahead, they finally found Rarity but with an unexpected surprise, she already cowed the Diamond Dogs into submission. The dogs, tired of Rarity's whining, offer to give away all of the gems they found, providing the ponies take Rarity with them.

''Lady Rarity, I'm here to save you''! Spike was the first one to talk.

''Save us! Please, save us! Make it stop! Please''! The Diamond dogs beg the group to help them.

''Excuse me?'' Twilight asked them

Spot: She so picky.

Fido: And critical.

Spot: She won't stop talking.

Fido: And crying.

''So you three are just going to give her back to us unharmed?'' Roxas asks confused

'' We, uh, give her back. Yes Here''. Rover says pulling Rarity from behind them.

Spike: Rarity! You're safe!

Rarity: Why, yes. Hello, everypony. You arrived just in time to assist me.

Applejack: Assist you with what?

Rarity: With those.

''Wow''! Everyone said in union seeing all the sparkling gems

Spike: You're letting her leave with all these... jewels?

Rover: Yes. Take them. And her with them.

Spot: Please!

''All right but no funny business or else we're going to have a problem, got it?''. Roxas said sternly.

Fido: Yes we understand no tricks or anything just get her out of here.

<The underworld KH 2 ends>

<Laughter and Merriment KH 2 starts>

On their way home, Rarity reveals that annoying her captors was all a ruse to keep them under control. Twilight sees this as a valuable lesson to write Princess Celestia about.

'' I can't believe you found all these gems''! Pinkie pie said

'' Heh. I can't believe you tricked all those dogs''. Rainbow dash said

'' Just because I'm a lady doesn't mean I cannot handle myself in a sticky situation. I had them wrapped around my hoof the entire time''. Rarity exclaimed.

''I can't wait to write to Princess Celestia to tell her what you taught me today''. Twilight said

''Me? What did I teach you?'' Rarity asked

'' Just because somepony is ladylike doesn't make her weak. In fact, by using her wits, a seemingly defenseless pony can be the one who outsmarts and outshines them all''. Twilight explains

'' Hm... "outshines" is right. Now you have enough gems to cover Sapphire Shores' costumes''. Spike said

'' Not if you eat them all, Spike [laughter]''. Rarity stated

''Heh heh what I can't help myself gems tasty treats for my kind''. Spike justified his reason

''Then maybe we should get you a new tasty treat to enjoy, am I right girls?''. Roxas said with a smirk

''Oh, we see where your going with this Roxas perhaps we could take him to our hangout spot''. The mane 6 says smirking just like their stallion friend

''Uh what are you guys talking about?'' Spike asks his friends.

''Oh your see come with us''. The mane 7 encourage spike to follow them to Sweet Apple Acres on top of the barnhouse.

''Whoa great view up here, so this is the hangout you guys talk about''. Spike said

''Yes darling and here's that special treat we were talking about earlier''. Rarity said levitating a sea-salt ice cream to him

''Thanks Rarity''. Spike said eating his Popsicle

''Well what do you think do you like it?'' The entire group ask him.

''Hmm...yes I love it its delicious''. Spike says in satisfaction

Everypony nodded at his response and began eating their ice creams together as well. After they were done everyone started to return home.

[color=2caf26]''Thanks for the ice cream it was a tasty treat just like gems I can't to eat more of those soon hey maybe I'll even put them together to see on how good they will taste''. Spike said to the gang outside of the barn house doors

''That will be for another time Spike, you don't wanna have a tummy ache tonight do you? ''Twilight said leering at her assistant

''Don't worry Twilight I'm not going to push my luck now, Im just going to bed, I'm not going to have my gem dinner tonight.''. Spike said

''Excellent, now let's go home''.

''Bye everypony looking forward to spend time with you all again real soon''. Everyone said in union and went on their separate ways.

<Laughter and Merriment KH 2 ends>

''Hold on Rarity, I want to keep you company back home, I need to talk about something''. Roxas said

''If you insist darling I don't mind you accompany me at all''. Rarity said

When Roxas and Rarity were about to go, Applejack grabbed Rarity and asked her if she could have a quick talk with Roxas.

''Wait, before he goes with you Rarity, I need to have a quick word with Roxas I noticed something different about him when we were on our way to save you, is that all right? '' Applejack asked Rarity politely

'' Sure but... be quick about it, a fashion business lady like me must get enough beauty sleep for work tomorrow, I don't wanna risk the appearance of wrinkles in my face''. Rarity said flicking her mane a little

" Don't worry girl, its not gonna take too much time ya hear" Applejack answered going to Roxas.

" What is it Applejack?" Roxas asked.

" Could ya come with me partner?" Applejack asked.

"Sure"

Applejack brought Roxas inside the barnhouse to talk with him.

''So what is the thing you wanted to talk to me about?'' Roxas asked

'' Roxas I'm going to be honest with you, Are you jealous that Spike almost tried to kiss me in the lips?'' Applejack says her question

'' Uhm, a long time passed since I heard that word, look Applejack I accept it, yeah I felt a little bit jealous of Spike but for some reason the emotion was boosted by something else inside me, I don't know what provoke it, but I wasn't planning to overreact like that, Spike is just a child" Roxas answered.

''Do you think it was Nightmare?''. Applejack explained

" Probably, but I need to be more careful with that, thank you for telling me"

" No problem, but it is funny you told me that you were a little jealous partner" Applejack said.

" Y'know you could give you a kiss, just asked me..." Applejack said straight forward.

''Applejack...I...uh...eh I don't know what to say about this''. Roxas struggles with his words while rubbing his head

''I can help you with that, Sugarcube''. Applejack say trotting up to him put her hooves on both his shoulders

''Roxas do you want to kiss me on the lips , no pressure all right, just tell me the truth''

Hearing her say that made Roxas froze on the spot for a minute thinking about what's the best course of action needed to take place as of this moment.

'' I mean, I have been with you since the beginning you offered me a home and food, I think about everything you've given to me, but if I'm going to kiss you it must be special, a passionate not a rushed one, even so thank you for the offer Applejack''. Roxas said hugging

Applejack then pull Roxas into a caring hug rubbing his back a little and nuzzling his face.

''Roxas I appreciate your honesty, that's all I ask and if you do decide to kiss me someday then you better make it a night for me to remember okay''.

''I'll do my best Applejack, I want to earn that special affection from a mare fair and square not cause out of pity''. Roxas said giving her forehead a kiss, nuzzling, and hugging her back

''That's great sugarcube I'll be waiting for that time to come one day now you better get Rarity home before she use her lady-likeness techniques on you''. Applejack said letting him go and giving his arm a playful punch.

''Right see you''. Roxas said smiling walking out of the barn.

" Ya ruined again Applejack, you should've tell him that he already earned your affection, but I need to be patient just like he said not rush anything." She thought while seeing Roxas part ways.

" Let's go Rarity"

<Roxas theme KH 2 starts>

As the two ponies trotted out of Sweet Apple Acres and headed towards Carousel boutique Roxas want to tell Rarity something important.

''Hey Rarity about what I wanted to tell you, before Spike found us and told us that you were capture I felt a presence came from inside me that shook and shaken my body and mind for a few seconds and then I heard a voice cry out to me it said ''Save me...ROXAS''!

''So you did heard me, even though I was far away from you, but how?'' Rarity asked

''I don't know, it felt like I was connected to you in some sort of spiritual way...maybe is a new found power I didn't knew I had''. Roxas said.

''Oh Darling, that can't be a new found power, I guess you are really connected to us somehow, maybe your keyblade and our elements of harmony?''.

''Hmm... it could be perhaps, but I don't know, although it is something worth considering and looking into though Rarity. Roxas commented.

" Of course it is, but for now let's just have a rest.

Roxas and Rarity eventually arrive at her home as the moon started to rise in the sky.

''Thanks for taking me home and helping me get these gems to my shop Roxas''.

''Sure thing Rarity it was not a problem, I'm just glad nothing else try to attack and capture you like before with the whole diamond dogs situation''. Roxas said

''Hehehe you could say that, Well I suppose this is goodbye for now darling unless you want to hang out with me a little bit more?''Rarity said

" I think I passed this time Rarity, sorry" Roxas said.

" Really? you look troubled can I help you with something? " Rarity asked.

" No thanks, I just need a walk in the night and order some thoughts on my head that's all"

" You sure?" Rarity asked.

" Yeah in any case I changed my opinion you will be the first to know, don't worry " Roxas answered.

''Ok darling but before you go, tell me something... once you discover all of your past memories , and solve this puzzle, are you planning to leave or stay in Equestria?'' Rarity said

''I honestly don't know Rarity, the images of my past are slightly getting worse and worse as I continue to pursue my old life therefore, I'm not sure if I'll even survive the end results of the outcome when it happens''

''Not only that but I'm not even sure if I truly belong here with you guys cause there's more to me than meets the Eye''. Roxas said his thoughts out loud.

''Hmm I get it..." Rarity said.

" I know... you should come with me tomorrow to the Ponyville Day Spa, me and Fluttershy go for our weekly get-together and from what you told me you kinda sound distressed so I think this will help you take your mind off these things that are giving you a hard time''. Rarity suggested to the colt

''Well it has been a while since I went there, and they do create relaxing bathing treatments so why the hay not, I could use something that can help me get my head together''. Roxas agreeing to Rarity request.

''Yes splendid just splendid my love we are going to have a great time together I can't wait until the next day''. Rarity squeal in excitement.

''Great thanks Rarity Ill see you tomorrow" Roxas said.

''Good night, Roxas''. The two ponies said their goodbyes to one another.

As for Roxas he went to the top of the barnyard again, he watched the full moon for so long, thinking about his plans on equestria, about Axel and about...

" What do you want from me...Sora " he said falling asleep.

<Roxas theme KH 2 ends>

Meanwhile In other world.

<Riku theme KH 2 starts>

"Its been two months DiZ, and still we haven't found anything about Roxas location" Riku said.

"Be patient Riku, sooner or later he's gonna reveal his position, at least be grateful that Sora hasn't suffered any new attack" DiZ answered.

"I Have a theory for that"Namine said.

"Looking at the past reports, it seems that 2 forces are trying to succumb Roxas into total darkness, I know one of them is Xemnas, but the other one I can't identify it" Namine commented.

" Damn it that Xemnas"

"And what about his location?, did you find anything Namine" Riku asked.

"No, sorry Riku" She said

"Maybe we have been searching wrong all the time" DiZ said.

"Huh? what do you mean?"

"Lets try searching a mirror world" DiZ said.

"A Mirror word?" Riku and Namine asked.

"Yes, if we can't find the exact place where Roxas is, maybe we could track a world that has been connected, just like Twilight Town and The World That Never Was" DiZ explained.

" And how is that going to help us?" Riku asked.

"If Roxas is in a very far away place, maybe part of his power will began to flow across other worlds closer to our own, that's what I meant"

"Riku, try searching for Roxas Dark/light essence, that could gave us a clue about his location"DiZ explained.

"All Right, don't worry Sora I'm not going to give up on you"Riku said.

<Riku theme KH 2 ends>

Chapter 17: Doubts.

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Day 62: Uncertainly pinkie promises.

" How about a rematch sometime? Fair and square! no dark powers involved"

" You're stupid. Sooner or later the heartless will swallow your heart"

" WAKE UP"

" WOAH!!" Roxas shouted waking up from his dream.

" Urgh I forgot that I slept on top of the barnyard"

" But that dream...it felt like Sora was trying to tell me something"Roxas said flying to his room. He grabbed his diary and started writing today's thoughts.

Day 62: The continuation of my friends Keyblade Training is going quite well. Twilight has already managed to take upgrade her magic spells to tier two, the others are still a little surprised that they can cast magic spells but at least progress is progress.

Furthermore, I had an unusual strange mental connection with one of my friends, for some reason I heard Rarity calling me to save her after a group of Diamond Dogs kidnapped her, luckily we were able to rescue her harmless and in no time but what concerns me is that for some reason I manifested a negative emotion without realizing it.

It happen when one of our friends, Spike, was daydreaming about something...he got closer to Applejack and tried to kiss her...I know it wasn't intentional but...why did that happen to me? Maybe Nightmare make me experience that feeling? I don't know... Roxas stop writing for a sec and watched his hoof.

He started thinking about the possibility that Nightmare was starting to control his body.

" Could that be the reason why that dream of Sora felt so different?" He thought while continuing his writing in the journal.

" Moreover, the action I did caught the attention of Applejack, and after we all had our ice cream at the sunset, she approach me and ask me what happened back down there. I tell her the truth and she offered me a kiss, quite directly may I say, but I had to decline her offer for now...I don't know how to feel about this...Applejack was the first friend I met in this world...and when I Met the others an old feeling arrived in my body, it was a feeling I haven't experienced in a long time, but with Applejack it felt... Roxas wrote but was interrupted, he hear some footsteps coming into his room.

He hide the diary on the side table and left his room using the window, he peek a little just to see that Applejack was picking up his bed sheets.

" Oh I forgot, Applejack thinks that I'm with Rarity right now" Roxas thought.

He stayed just for a little to see what his friend would do in his room.

" Why Applejack, why you can't tell him...is so simple" She thought out loud.

" She is thinking out loud" he thought.

" Next time you saw him you're going to tell him, you got this, you just go with him and tell him that you like his company...? no no no, not like that"

" What is she trying to...woah!" Roxas thought, but he accidentally make a sound causing Applejack to check the window.

" [Phew] That was close, thank Celestia I'm a pegasus"

" Now, it's time for the spa I don't want to keep Rarity and Fluttershy waiting" He said flying over.

When Roxas arrived at Rarity's house, he couldn't help but feel a little schemed about what Applejack was talking about before, but he quickly was interrupted by Rarity who was ready for the day in the Spa.

"Oh Roxas, you are finally here, are you ready for our delightful day?"

" Yeah...I guess"

" Is something wrong darling?" Rarity asked.

"Oh nothing, is just my first time in a Spa, I'm a little nervous" Roxas answered.

"There's nothing to worry about, just relax and let the masseurs do their work" Rarity commented.

" Got it, let's go"

Both friends started heading towards the spa, but they both were stopped by a weird-looking mare halfway through.

"Hey you two!!! come here for a sec." the mare said.

" OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH"

Rarity was speechless at the encounter, but Roxas was extremely confused so he decided to ask Rarity who was that mare.

"Rarity, who is she?" Roxas asked.

"Darling, She is the most famous fashion photographer in all of Equestria, Photo finish!". Rarity answered.

"Nice hat you got there miss.. Photo finish said.

"Thank you some much, I made it," Rarity said..

"I got to admit that's a very remarkable piece, maybe later I will stop by your shop to take some photos, see you later" Photo finish said.

"Oh my God, oh my God Roxas, Photo finish want to take pictures of my work"Rarity said crying with joy.

" You said that mare is the most famous photographer here, imagine all the new clients you will get, that's some good news Rarity" Roxas said.

" Hold me, Roxas, I think I'm fainting" Rarity said

"Woah hold on!!! Rarity are you ok?" Roxas asked.

"Yes, is just so much to handle, but for now, let's go to the spa my darling, I need to talk with Fluttershy about this" Rarity said.

"Right, I'm sure she wants to hear all of your news" Roxas said.

After the little chit-chat between them, the pair entered the Spa. Rarity talks with the attendants while Roxas just waits for her friend.

" The reception is so clean, and the staff here are kinder than I thought" Roxas thought waving at the masseuses causing both of them to giggle.

" C´mon Roxas, Fluttershy is this way" Rarity said.

" Right back at ya" Roxas said

The pair finally entered the room where Fluttershy was.

"So sorry, Fluttershy. I hate being late for our weekly get-together. The usual!" Rarity said.

"Something happened, and we arrived a little late" Roxas said apologizing too.

"Is everything all right?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well..."

"Oh, it's much more than all right. I was on my way here, wearing my latest hat creation, when who should stop me on the street but Photo Finish!?" Rarity answered.

"Oh my... sorry I don't know her?!" Fluttershy said.

" Oh darling, you need to update your circle, but before we continue let´s steam up the room"

Roxas nodded and added some pieces of charcoal to the fire.
[steam hisses]

"So Photo Finish? who is she"Fluttershy asked.

"She is the most famous fashion photographer in all of Equestria. Anywho, she saw my hat and said it was marvelous!"Rarity said.

"What a lovely compliment."Fluttershy answered.

She was so impressed that she wants to take some pictures of my shop featuring some of my clothes!

"Gotta say, I can't wait to see the shop become famous worldwide" Roxas said.

"[squee] That's wonderful to hear congratulations you both" Fluttershy said.

"But most importantly do you know what this could mean for my fashion career?" Rarity said

"Yes Rarity, congratulations" Fluttershy answered in happiness.

"But I'm going to need somepony fabulous to model for me. Somepony with beauty. Somepony with grace. Somepony... like you?" Rarity said offering Fluttershy the model job.

"Fluttershy: Oh, goodness. I don't know."

"C'mon Fluttershy, I know you can do it" Roxas said encouraging his friend.

"Rarity: Oh, this is such a huge opportunity. And it would mean so much to me."

Fluttershy: "I'm flattered."

Rarity:" Please, nopony is going to have your elegance and poise."

Fluttershy: "But..."

Rarity: "Nopony!"

Fluttershy:" There has to be somepony more quali-"

Rarity: "Please!"

Fluttershy: "Somepony more into fashion like Roxas."

Rarity: " Oh don't worry, he is my male model now"

Roxas: "Wait wha..."

Rarity: "Please, please, pleeease!"

Fluttershy:"[blushes] Oh, if it's that important for you, of course, I'll do it."

"Rarity: Oh, thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou! You are the best friend a pony could ever have!"

"Now let's enjoy the jacuzzi cause this is going to be a hard day, shall we?"

Both girls nodded as they entered the jacuzzi.

'' Woah, this feels amazing, the warmth of the water is relaxing all of my muscles, and what best to be alongside two of my dearest friends" Roxas commented.

"I should come more often to these kinds of places, y´know, for cooling my head from all the pressure and stress, and it's also a great opportunity to spend time with you two and the others, What do you think? '' Roxas said wrapping his wings around Fluttershy and Rarity to keep them close to him.

''Mmm...yes that's a great idea Roxas we will like that very much''. The two mares said nuzzling into his chest.

A little time later, some pony arrived to attend to our protagonists.

"Excuse me, Rarity, Roxas, and Fluttershy." A blue mare named Aloe with a pink mane, pink tail, and a pink lotus flower as her cutie mark and her twin sister named Lotus with a pink coat and blue mane, blue tail, and the same cutie mark as hers suddenly said, entering the main room where the jacuzzi was.

"Sorry to interrupt all of you, but it's time for us to dry your bodies so we can massage them and comb your manes and tails". the pink pony added, smiling knowingly as she looked at Rarity and Fluttershy.

"Hey, you are the girls I met at the reception, alright let's do this" Roxas said.

Upon hearing that Roxas let go of his two mare friends, got up from the jacuzzi slowly, and then at the same time Aloe, the sister of Lotus ran to dry and comb him.

'' There you go my dear, now come with me to one of the massage rooms for your body treatment''. Roxas nod his head and began to follow her out of the Jacuzzi room to the Massage room.

"So...are you two nervous about doing this little love competition that you're both competing for this stallion's attention?" Lotus asked approaching the Jacuzzi with two towels to dry Rarity and Fluttershy

She sensed earlier about the little competition the girls have so she take advantage of the fact that Roxas had left the room, to ask about it and spice things up. Therefore, whenever they go here they make sure to have a girl-on-girl talk with Aloe and Lotus the spa owners.

"C´mon you can tell me, your secret is safe with me"

''Well a little bit''. Rarity said blushing

'' Me...I'm very...Nervous and Excited at the same time''. Fluttershy said blushing.

'' That's music to ears Rarity and Fluttershy''. Lotus said, carefully drying Rarity's and Fluttershy's beautiful tails and hairs and nimbly combing them back into her usual elegant style.

"But the best part is that you both still want to do this competition, are you not? One of you is going to make Roxas fall with your charms at any time, that's for sure!"

At Lotus's comment, Fluttershy and Rarity became silent for a few seconds."Tell me why would he be interested in somepony like me lotus?" Rarity and Fluttershy asked finally

"Why? Because you're both beautiful just like your 4 other friends, one of the most beautiful mares in town, you don’t know how many mares come to the spa saying how envious they are of you after we refresh your looks and make them better haha." Lotus answered honestly, who had always admired the good taste, elegance, and natural beauty that her friends had.

"That's just superficial on the outside but...True love... is valuing the inside of somepony's aspects right Fluttershy." Rarity added.

''R-Right''. Fluttershy agrees with Rarity.

'' Well then Rarity I bid you and your 5 other filly friends good luck on whoever's getting Roxas as her special somepony''. Lotus informs them

''Thank you, Lotus''. The two mares said

After they were done with the drying procedure, Lotus guide the two ponies to the massage room where Roxas and her twin sister Aloe were.

When they arrived, the room had several small scented candles that were being used for aromatherapy, on a side table two sticks of incense were burning down releasing a strongly spiced aroma into the air, and three massage tables had been prepared, each one equipped with a tray containing body oils and lotions sitting next to them. The girls saw Roxas's face down on one of the massage tables with Aloe standing over him and rubbing lotion all over his body.

She put a bottle of oil in her mouth leaned over him and squeezed a generous dollop of the oil onto Roxas’s back. Roxas shivered as he felt the cold liquid begin to dribble down his back, but the feeling was quickly replaced by Aloe’s hooves she is light and delicate when she pressed down in other areas than just his muscle clusters. It was an odd, but not unpleasant feeling for the young stallion.

‘'This isn't half bad’' Roxas said to Aloe

'‘I suppose I could get used to this. I should come here from time to time to relieve Stress'’.

''[giggling] I'm glad I could be of assistance, your body, wings, and hooves have a strong/firm tone of a fighter...yet they also possess a certain elegance and smooth grace Roxas''. Aloe said.

" Uhm well, thanks for the compliment" Roxas said nervously.

"Say, Roxas, just curious, where are you from? how do you know Shy and Rarity?" Aloe asked.

That question hit Roxas like a curve ball.

"Oh well, it's a faraway land...I was traveling around the world...and...fortunately, receive lodging at sweet apple acres... that's how I met every pony" Roxas said inventing a small story.

" And why did you started traveling?" Aloe asked.

"I wanted to see the rest of the world, be free...and find some pony very important to me, but that's just but a mere dream now, I think" Roxas said.

" Sorry to hear that, you planning to return to where you came from?" Aloe asked.

" Not now, not until I found the answer what I'm looking for" Roxas said.

Luckily for him, at that moment Rarity and Fluttershy arrived.

''Sounds like your having a fun time in here Roxas''. Rarity says smiling.

'' I hope we didn't make you feel very lonely while you were in here by yourself''. Fluttershy said concernedly.

'' Nah I had Aloe here keeping me company and while she was helping me relax my mind and body felt at peace thanks to her efforts my consciousness feels more clear now''. . Roxas said and sighing from the wonderful experience he went through.

"It was a pleasure time Roxas" Aloe said

'' Well then, shall I get you two ready for your massages as well?'' Lotus asked Rarity and Fluttershy. They both nodded and headed toward their massage tables.

A couple of minutes later

''Try flexing the muscles. You'll feel the difference''. Aloe said to Roxas

''Loose and limber, am I right?'' Lotus said to Rarity and Fluttershy

'' Actually...yeah...it feels good... I feel so light, my body feels so soft and rigid at the same time''. Roxas says with comfort standing on all fours again.

'' I knew you girls wouldn't have left us down especially to our new friend Roxas here''.. Rarity says with joyful giggles

'' I'm just happy that I got to spend a quiet relaxing evening with another friend of mines''. Fluttershy says with gratitude.

'' Great, we're glad to hear that, please come by again real soon we would love to have you all here once more''. Lotus said.

" Don't forget, if you need some relaxation we will attend you anytime" Aloe added.

The trio finished their visit to the spa, and they were heading back to Rarity's boutique so they could start giving Fluttershy some advice.

Fluttershy: [sigh] What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon..

Roxas: You could say that.

Rarity: Isn't it? Though I was so afraid you wouldn't agree to model for me that I felt completely frazzled. I think I feel a pimple coming on. Oh! Only one solution!.

Rarity went back for a second to do a small treatment for her pimple.

After spending the morning day at Ponyville day spa Rarity, Roxas, and Fluttershy went to Carousel Boutique to help prepare the yellow pegasus with the modeling job for the afternoon.

Rarity: Hm... She's going to want to see attitude and pizzazz.

Fluttershy: A-a-attitude and, um... pizzazz..

Rarity: More light! It has to catch the sequins just so or the whole outfit is just a disaster. Oh, and the headdress needs more feathers. Roxas! More feathers! And sequins! More sequins!

Fluttershy: [whimper]

Rarity: And more ribbon! Oh no! Less ribbon. No! More ribbon.

Roxas: Rarity slow down, you're confusing me, the dress is getting weirder and weirder as time passes.

Fluttershy: [squeal]

"No! It's not good yet! This hem is completely off." Rarity said looking at Fluttershy carefully, who was wearing a beautiful evening dress designed by Rarity.

"Pincushion!"

As soon as Rarity said 'pincushion' Spike appeared magically next to the unicorn, lifting his back so that Rarity could get the pins she had accidentally stuck into Spike's hard scales.

Something that the unicorn still didn’t realize, since she only stretched her hoof and took out a pin without seeing, always with her eyes fixed on the dress, just thinking that Spike was offering her usual pincushion.

While Rarity was retouching the dress for the hundredth time, Spike, with a silly love face, looked at the beautiful unicorn, thanking his luck for being able to be useful to such a beautiful being.

"Anything to see her smile..." Spike thought dumbfounded, not realizing that Rarity was so tense that she neither smiled nor realized what Spike was doing for her.

Hearing that voice Roxas came around the corner for a bit and saw that Spike, Twilight, and Pinkie Pie were inside the store as well surprising him. Meanwhile, Fluttershy stood like a statue, obeying everything Rarity had said, making a promise to herself that she would not disappoint her friend, even if they ask her to do something she didn't like, as was the case now.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, doesn't that hurt?

Spike: Thick scales. Can't feel a thing. And even if I could, no pain would keep me away from assisting the most beautiful creature in the world. I'm gonna tell you three a secret. But you have to promise not to tell anyone.

Twilight Sparkle: I promise.

As for Pinkie Pie, She pulled back and then started making gestures with her hooves that seemed to compliment what she was saying

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!” She finished when she placed her hoof on her right eye. then pointed that hoof at Roxas “Now, you!”

'' Okay... for some weird reason I feel pinkie pie has some similarities that are an uncanny resemblance to Sora's this is a strange coincidence'' Roxas said in his mind and then he blinked after seeing how this promise worked, but he nodded.

“Alright then” he copied her exactly, though at a slower pace to double-check her reaction and motion in case he messed up somewhere. “Cross my heart” she nods “Hope to fly” another nod and an even wider smile from the pink mare “Stick a cupcake in my eye” he finished when he placed his right hoof on his right eye.

“Good! No going back on your word, Roxas!” Pinkie smiled.

"Sure"

And then Spike told his most private "obvious" secret.

Spike: I have a crush on Rarity!

Pinkie Pie: [gasp] We won't say a word!

Roxas: A crush?, what's that?

Twilight Sparkle: It's a brief but intense infatuation for somepony Roxas, meaning that you have special feelings for that other pony, and... give me a break Spike. Everypony already knows how you-

Pinkie Pie: Twilight! You promised Spike you wouldn't say anything. He trusts you. And losing a friend's trust is the fastest way to lose a friend forever!

Twilight Sparkle: But-

Pinkie Pie: Forever!

Twilight Sparkle: Fine My lips are sealed. Though I'm pretty sure Rarity is gonna pick up on your feelings.

'' I doubt that, Rarity is always more focused on her dresses and the high society"

Rarity stretched her hoof to take another pin, but when she did not find it, she finally turned her attention from the dress for a second.

"Pincush-!" Rarity shouted looking at the ground, only to see Spike.

"Spike, what's on your back!?" Rarity screamed in horror when seeing her pins stuck in Spike's back.

"Don't worry, it doesn't hurt, my scales are very hard, it's like acupuncture." Spike smiled sweetly.

That pause in his accelerated work finally made Rarity see what was happening around her. She had been using poor innocent Spike as a pincushion and he didn’t say anything to disturb her; there was also Fluttershy, who barely breathed as she tried to look like a mannequin.

"Oh no, please forgive me." Rarity said sadly, pulling with her magic all the needles from Spike's back and caressing him with her cheek tenderly as she pick him up and looked at Fluttershy.

"I let myself be carried away by my stress, you just wanted to help me, and I was abusing your goodwill."

"No, it's okay, you just want it to go perfectly, and we want to help you, right, Spike?" Fluttershy answered with a tender smile.

"Heh... Hehehe... Heh..." It was all Spike could say, giggling as he had lost all reasoning as he was caressed sweetly by the soft cheek of his beloved.

" Hmmm, I still don't think Spike has a chance with Rarity, he's too young for her, and besides he is from another species, kind of like me if I put it that way...Am I truly one of them now..." Roxas thought.

Roxas started to lose himself in his thoughts, he started to question himself about all of this, about his talk with Aloe earlier, he knew he had a destiny but was it that bad to postpone it?

''So you have been thinking recently my friend...'' A familiar dark ominous voice spoke in his head.

''[Gasp] No... not you again''. Roxas said in his mind.

'' It's been a while but relax, I'm not here to cause trouble for you just want to tell you something that's all''. Nightmare said.

" Wait a second, where were you exactly?" Roxas asked.

" Not of your business, but if you want an answer, ill just say that I was meditating"

" Oh really" Roxas said sarcastically. " Then what did you have to say to me"

''Its about you, and your little fire-breathing lizard friend''

"What up with him?" Roxas asked.

" These past days since our little encounter with your boss, I've noticed, that you are a little insecure with your decisions" Nightmare said.

" What do you mean? What's your point?" Roxas asked.

"You hide your true emotions, you are scared of the darkness" Nightmare said.

" I don't want the darkness to consume me, that's all."

"You don't understand, you are half darkness, it is impossible for you that the darkness takes you completely, you are just a coward who doesn't want to get the job done"

"You think so? I'm so disappointed in you, I'm quite aware that I'm half darkness and half light, but I need to keep the balance in me" Roxas said.

" Oh yeah? then where are your light powers, I haven't seen them once" Nightmare replied.

"Its...not that simple." Roxas added.

"That's Bullshit my friend, you just need to let go, let your emotions control you, USE THE DARKNESS" Nightmare shouted.

"I know you have hate and jealousy within you, release it"

"No...never...I will not do that" Roxas said.

"C´mon look at that miserable lizard...I know deep inside that you don't like the way he talks to Rarity, it produces jealousy in you, explode it more, GIVE ME MORE" Nightmare added.

"Spike...is my friend" Roxas said.

" HA HA HA, friend, the last one you called "friend" ended up betraying you, Axel left us for dead and kept working for our stupid boss, he was too afraid of becoming a Dusk, he put his interests before you"

"What do you know? you weren't there" Roxas asked.

" No...but I watched every one of your memories now, I can see where exactly you messed up"

"He might have...done that but I'm sure he had a purpose to do it"Roxas said.

"Oh yeah? then where was he when you fight that guy in the skyscraper uh? exactly he didn't back you up" Nightmare said.

" People like him always disguise themselves as someone who cares about you, but in the end, they stabbed you in the back"

Upon hearing all these words, Roxas began to doubt Axel, did he betray him? All of these thoughts gave him a big disappointment.

" It's not Hate, but this will work enough to sustain me, keep going like that Roxas, unleash the negative emotions and I will help you with your problem, Ta-Ta partner." Nightmare said breaking his connection with Roxas.

Once Roxas stopped feeling the connection with his darkness, he regained his focus back on his friends.

"I-I will give it my best effort.". Fluttershy added, determined not to disappoint her great friend.

"I'm sure you will." Rarity answered with a satisfied smile after letting go of Spike, knowing that she could trust her friend. "Just follow my instructions and everything will come out"

" What just happen to me?" Roxas thought but was interrupted.

Clink-Clink! The bells at the entrance of the boutique rang and interrupted what Rarity wanted to say.

The two ponies that were dressed in tights entered instantly, immediately putting on elegant poses and making their way for a pony with light blue hair, white hair, and wearing a bulky black dress with white, a set that combined perfectly with a big and opaque pink lens that covered her eyes completely.

"I, Photo Finish, have arrived." The pony of the pink lenses said proudly, making an elegant pose, worthy of a fashion catalog.

Both Fluttershy and Rarity froze on their nerves, knowing that the time for which they had prepared so much had finally arrived.

"P-Photo Finish, it's an honor-" Rarity greeted nervously, approaching the famous photographer.

Rarity was instantly silent when she saw that Photo Finish passed by her without even seeing her as if she had not heard her.

Then, Photo Finish stopped in front of Fluttershy, who made every effort to not be nervous.

"Yes ... this can be useful..." Photo Finish said speaking to herself.

A comment that made a smile grow on Rarity’s face, she was happy to see that they valued their hard work in that dress.

"Okay, let's start."

Then, Photo Finish opened a suitcase that one of her assistants gave her, from which came a large camera.

Then the photographer got into position behind the camera and only raised one of her hooves, which Fluttershy and Rarity had to assume that it meant she was ready to take pictures.

"Good luck Fluttershy and Remember Attitude and Pizzazz !" Rarity whispered quickly into Fluttershy's ear to give her confidence, coming out from the scene quickly so Photo Finish could do her job.

Fluttershy took a breath, gave a big sigh, and showed the most determined face she had shown until then, prepared to do whatever it took to help Rarity and so little by little to mend her grave mistake of having been a bad friend.

Fluttershy made every one of the poses that Rarity had shown her and taught her about fashion photographs, making heroic poses, dramatic turns, and fatal looks, all perfect, all worthy of a professional model, something that moved and made Rarity very happy. However, the one who was not as excited as her was Photo Finish, who has almost been silent for the entire time, with each moment taking pictures more slowly, just moving her right hoof occasionally as if she was trying to push a fly away from her.

''Yes! Show Photo Finish something. No! Yeees. No! Yeees. No! Yeees.

Finally, there came a moment when Fluttershy made another beautiful catalog pose, showing a flirtatious look, however, Photo Finish did not take the photo:

''Enough, that will do''!

Seeing that pose Fluttershy was making made Roxas just stare at her with deep intentions of wanting to go up there, hug her tightly with his hooves around her and wings stroking her face and mane, and telling her how much he finds her beautiful in his eyes right now.

''She hardly took any pictures''. Twilight blurted out.

''I'm so sorry. I tried my best Rarity''. Fluttershy said out of pity

'' Well, the headdress is too big for you and the cape had too much sparkle. I can't believe I ever thought I could impress her''. Rarity said with big disappointment,

As for the yellow pegasus, Fluttershy’s mood immediately changed, upon seeing Photo Finish lowered her head and sighed disappointingly, thinking that all of this had been a waste of time, she instantly forgot her poses, and everything related to the photographer, becoming very nervous, much more than usual, hiding behind her hair, not wanting her friends to see her at that moment.

"Yes!" Photo Finish suddenly shouted, coming back to life as her camera flash flashed one after the other as she pulled out a flurry of photos of Fluttershy.

Fluttershy's timid reactions to her outbursts intrigue Photo Finish. The session ends quickly, and Fluttershy and Rarity believe it was not successful. However, Photo Finish informs them that there will be another photo shoot at the park and leaves. Rarity is delighted by this news.

'' It seems that I, Photo Finish, have found the next fashion star here in Ponyville''.

''Really''? Rarity asked with excitement

'' Yes. Really. And I, Photo Finish, am going to help her to shine all over Equestria. There will be, a photo shoot in ze park. [pause] I go meet me there later!

''Did you hear that? I am going to "shine all over Equestria". Rarity shouted out.

''Oh, Rarity. I was so worried I'd ruined everything''. Fluttershy say in her usual kind way

''Oh, never. I knew you'd be perfect. [excited giggling]''

'' Well it looks like everything is going to go well for them isn't it Roxas?'' Twilight said.

'' Oh...ehm...oh Why yes it looks like it will Twilight let's just hope we can keep it that way as the day goes by''. Roxas said.

" Are you okay?" Twilight asked.

" Yeah Yeah its nothing"Roxas answered.

'' Oh I'm sure it will be fine I mean What could possibly go wrong?'' Spike said

On the day of the shoot, Fluttershy and Rarity had spent the afternoon in the park, preparing for the arrival of Photo Finish, trying on dress after dress until finally, Rarity was pleased.

'' No, no, no, yes! That is the one. Photo Finish is going to love it. Everypony is going to love it''! Rarity said excitedly to see how well Fluttershy had one of her most beautiful outfits, a tight white suit decorated with bright blue sapphires.

'' Oh, I am so excited for you. Just don't forget us little ponies when you become the most famous designer in all of Equestria''. Fluttershy answered full of confidence.

'' Never, because it had all started right here thanks to my friends''.

"Quick, we're late. Put me down here. Oh, nonononononono. The model should be something simple! Something inspired by... nature!" Photo Finish suddenly said, finally appearing in the park followed by a retinue of ponies who attended her.

'' Um... give me a moment and I'll, uh, put a little something together''. Rarity offers to find a new dress for Fluttershy to wear.

'' Yes... that will not be necessary''. Photo finish said.

'' But... but... how are you going to help me "shine across Equestria" if I don't design something new for these pictures?'' Rarity asked.

'' I am not going to help YOU shine across Equestria. I am going to help HER shine. She is my star. You! Go''! Photo finish explains to the fashion designer.

Rarity: [gasp]

"Huh!?" Fluttershy said surprised and scared at what Rarity had just heard. Feeling great sorrow at seeing the pain on Rarity's face.

"T-That's not possible... I... I won’t continue with this. I can't, Rarity".

"Don't! You must, Fluttershy"! Rarity shouted immediately, waking up and taking Fluttershy by the shoulders to stare at her.

"Listen Fluttershy, this is a unique opportunity! You can become a great star, be famous! P-Please, don’t sacrifice this great opportunity because of me..." At that moment Rarity did everything possible to remove the grief and disappointment in her heart and spoke to her friend with a sincere smile.

"I would feel even worse if you lose this opportunity because of me, do it for both of us! Become a star for both of us! You can't throw away this chance. You must do this for me. You must. You must! You must! I... I’ll be supporting you all the way."

Fluttershy looked at her friend's sad eyes and couldn’t help but share that same grief she felt, as well as a great guilt, since after all, she had seen how excited Rarity had been for all that, and now, without even meaning to, she had taken away her dream.

And not only that but now Rarity is supporting her in that stolen dream! Her dear friend sincerely wanted her to continue with that and triumph in her place.

That being said, what other options did Fluttershy have but to accept? Although she’d give everything to go from being with her animals to helping her friends, fame was something that she didn't want at all in her life.

"I...okay if that’s what you want Rarity." Answered Fluttershy, smiling kindly at Rarity, determined to respond to the confidence that her friend was giving her.

The photo session began, with Fluttershy in the center of a small garden, while Photo Finish was facing her a few steps away, with her camera ready to work.

''Floottershy! It is time to make... the magic! Oh, Wunderbar! You are like a delicate flower. So much more alluring without all those sparkles and feathers''. Photo finish said ready to take pictures.

While Rarity only managed to be with the assistance of the famous photographer, who was much further away from Fluttershy and Photo Finish.

Moments before Photo Finish began taking her photographs, Fluttershy thought that although the objective of all that had changed, because now she was not even wearing a beautiful dress from Rarity to exhibit, she thought that she could similarly show that the sense of Rarity's fashion and beauty was not bad at all, so Fluttershy decided that she would still follow her friend's advice on modeling, about being quiet and quiet as a mannequin while putting on an elegant pose and following every order that was given to her.

With this thought, Fluttershy began to pose for the camera, just like yesterday, however, also like the day before, this only discouraged the famous photographer.

"Ugh, that's not what I'm looking for!? Do what you did yesterday!" Screamed Photo Finish, finally deciding to talk to the model, as it seemed that her initial assessment had been wrong and that yellow pegasus was only a rookie in modeling.

"I... I do that..." Fluttershy said in a nervous voice, she immediately lost her composure and stopped doing her elegant pose, and returned to her shy posture.

"Perfect!" immediately said by Photo Finish, taking advantage of the fact that Fluttershy had finally returned to the innate shyness that she so much wanted to photograph.

Although Rarity had told Fluttershy to continue with the photo shoot for the two of them, the truth was that since the session had begun, she had begun to feel a great emptiness in her heart, which had grown when she saw that her friend was stealing her dream of being famous for all of Equestria.

"Very well, enough of nature, let's continue with the photos in the studio, I need the right light for the next shots." Photo Finish suddenly said, keeping her camera and starting to walk towards the town, quickly followed by all her assistants.

Meanwhile, Fluttershy looked at the photographer and then turned to see Rarity, unsure of what to do.

"D-Don't worry... go with them, I'll be fine." Rarity said with a false smile, determined to trust her friend until the end.

Fluttershy stared at the floor for a few seconds, then sighed and finally followed Photo Finish group into town, with a fixed goal in mind: Don't disappoint Rarity!

Back at the Boutique, Rarity enters and 4 of her friends were there waiting for her to ask her how it went.

''How'd it go? How'd it go?'' Pinkie Pie asked repeatedly.

''Not well. Photo Finish wanted to work with Fluttershy, not me''. Rarity says in sadness.

'' Oh, Rarity. I'm so sorry. Is there anything we can do?'' Twilight said sympathetically

''Yeah we're here for you know''. Roxas said expressing the same emotions.

''I just want to be alone right now everypony''. Rarity answered to them.

''You heard her. She wants to be... alone. What? I didn't think she meant alone''. Spike said wanting to be left alone with her, but Twilight and Roxas dragged him outside by the both of them grabbing each one of his arms.

'' Oh no you don't, let's give Rarity her space Spike she wants time to cool herself off''. Twilight says giving him a stern look.

''Yeah, SHUT UP AND COME WITH US''. Roxas shouted giving him the same look as well.

'' Oh...oh... all... right fine''. Spike said scared of his friend.

" That was...very rude from your part Roxas, what's wrong with you?" Twilight asked.

" I...I...I don't know what was, Sorry Spike." Roxas said.

" Guess I Had a little stress in my system"

Twilight felt that something was a little off with Roxas, but for now, the priority was her friend request.

Meanwhile somewhere in Ponyville Photo Finish has organized a fashion show at the small Ponyville events room which had been taken as the venue for Photo Finish’s photo shoot. And there, in the center of everything, was Fluttershy, surrounded by lights, in front of a white background, in front of the whole group of Photo Finish’s team, who remained behind the photographer as she quickly took picture after picture.

Photos that in her opinion went perfectly, since, in all that time, Fluttershy had seemed so shy and uncomfortable that you could even feel it in the air, a feeling that Photo Finish enjoyed trying to translate into her work.

'' Too much blush. Not enough. Too much. Not enough. Perfect''. Photo finish said.

Fluttershy: Ah... Aaah... [tiny sneeze]

''Oh, yes! Even her sneezes are graceful. Now go! How do you feel? Excited? Overjoyed? Thrilled beyond your wildest dreams''? Photo Ask her star model.

Fluttershy: N... nervous.

"Nervous? Don´t be ridiculous. You're only facing a large crowd of ponies who will be watching your every move and silently judging you[music]''. Photo explains to her

The other ponies there take notice of Fluttershy. Fluttershy slowly becomes famous, getting featured in fashion magazines, advertisements, and endorsement deals.

Photo Finish: Your cue! Now go!

Background voice: No seriously...

[ponies chattering]

[cameras clicking]

Fluttershy: You can't let Rarity down. You must do this. You must. You must. You must. she thought.

[ponies cheering]

Lyrica Lilac: So graceful.

Royal Ribbon: So lovely.

Hoity Toity: So perfect for my new advertisement.

Seeing all of this happening made Rarity jealous of the attention that Fluttershy is getting.

Rarity: [gasp] [growl]

Meanwhile, Fluttershy experiences the price of stardom. Her fans and paparazzi chase her through the town.

Shoeshine: It's Fluttershy!

[ponies shouting excitedly]

[bell rings]

Rarity: Wow. Look how popular you are. I'm so excited for you. You must be having the best time ever.

Fluttershy: Oh, yes. Best time ever...

Photo Finish: Floottershy! I have been looking for you everywhere. We have the thing at the place.

Fluttershy: I'll see you at the spa? Our usual time?

Rarity: Of course! I can't wait to hear all about the... "thing at the place".

Fluttershy: Will Roxas also be there?

Rarity: I don't know darling he might show up but it's totally up to him.

'' Okay then I better get going before photo finish notices I'm gone''. Fluttershy said opening the door

'' I'm the one who should be mobbed by strangers wherever I go''. Rarity said with little jealousy in her words.

Sweetie Drops entered the shop hoping to see Fluttershy.

[bell rings]

Rarity: Welcome to Carousel Boutique!

Sweetie Drops: Is she still here? I heard Fluttershy was here.

Rarity: Sorry. You just missed her. But you're still in luck. I'm having a huge sale on some of my best designs.

Sweetie Drops: And you are...?

Rarity: Rarity, of course.

''Never heard of you bye''. Sweetie drops says quickly leaving the boutique.

''Dou mmrhghh [train whistle]''! Rarity's face became fully Red as she blows a stream of hot air from her nose and ears

Back to Fluttershy's interview.

Photo Finish: I, Photo Finish, am thwilled to have found her.

Fluttershy: Photo Finish?

Photo Finish: She's a natural in front of the camera.

Fluttershy: Um... Photo Finish?

Photo Finish: I only need to point and shoot, and I capture... the magic!

The "new" popularity Fluttershy gained, cause that random ponies called her name on the street making her uncomfortable all around.

Fluttershy: Photo Finish, I'm so sorry to interrupt. It's just that I'm running late.

Photo Finish: [gasp] How could I have forgotten?! Your appearance at the ballet opening! Everypony who is anypony will be there.

Fluttershy: Oh, actually I'm supposed to be meeting my friend in the sp...

Photo Finish: We go!

At the spa, Rarity realized that Fluttershy is not coming. She talks to Twilight and Roxas about her jealousy and hopes that Fluttershy's rising star would "burn out."

'' My hooves are getting positively pruney, I've been waiting here so long. Fluttershy's just too busy with her new career to spend time with her best friend''. Rarity says inside the hot tub with disappointment with a hot towel over her head looking at her wrinkly hooves.

''I'm sure she just got tied up''. Twilight said in a white bathrobe.

''Of course she did. She's a big bright shining star! I wish that star would burn out''. Rarity said complaining

''Rarity! Fluttershy is your friend how could you say such a thing, you know she is not an attention seeker, she's quite the opposite''. Roxas said arriving shortly after wearing a black bathrobe.

'' I know, I know. And I should be happy for her, but instead, I'm just... jealous!'' Rarity explained feeling regret about what she said to her friend.

''Oh, please promise you two won't tell her I feel this way. Please, please, pleasepleaseplease''! Rarity said bending both her spine and her front legs backward as she looks at them upside down.

'' You have my word. Losing a friend's trust is the fastest way to lose a friend''. Twilight and Roxas said at the same time in a serious and calm expression

''Forever''! Pinkie pie then suddenly pops out of a bowl of yellow sponges right next to Twilight

''Ahhh''! The two ponies shouted out

'' How did you get in that bucket of sponges Pinkie Pie your body's too big?'' Roxas said in disbelief.

''Shh...I was never here''. Pinkie Pie said putting a hoof to his mouth and then slowly diving back down into the bucket making herself scarce.

'' Don't I look lovely Twilight and Roxas?'' Rarity asked her two friends showing them a pink dress filled with red strips that she is wearing shortly after leaving the water.

''Wow! You look great Rarity''! Twilight says admiring her dress.

''Cool dress you going somewhere special?'' Roxas said smiling.

'' Fluttershy may be the famous one. But that doesn't mean I have to stop looking fabulous''. Rarity said turning to her left cheek giving off a cute pose and then leaving the Ponyville Spa.

'' Well there she goes and Now that she's gone look like we have Jacuzzi all to ourselves Roxas''. Twilight said with a big smile on her face, then she untie her robe with magic and use her hooves to take it off, and then went into the hot water

'' Indeed we do Twilight I'm been looking forward to having another special moment with you Today''. Roxas says with a caring smile while using his wings to untie his robe and then go in to join Twilight in their bathing.

" But first I need to talk with you about something" Twilight asked.

"What is it Twi?"

" I just want to know...why did you scream at Spike? You are not like yourself these past days, what's wrong?" Twilight asked making Roxas a little uncomfortable.

" I...I...Don´t know, when I arrived here for the first time, I never experienced a string of powerful emotions these frequent, and well...I started feeling like something is happening inside me, in my mind" Roxas answered

" When did it all begin? when did you start feeling those changes" Twilight said.

" Just a little after we defeated nightmare moon, something happened...something appeared in front of me. I don´t remember" Roxas answered.

"After Nightmare? but how? When we used the elements of harmony Princess Luna return to normal" Twilight said

" Yeah but after that, every small situation that made me uncomfortable...my mind went berserk in response, is like an alter ego takes control...I hate it but for some reason, I need him, is...part of me now" Roxas said.

" And this "alter" makes you do something you don't want to do?" Twilight said. Roxas went silent for a moment, It was like part of his mind didn't want to talk.

" Y...Yeah, but I can't control it...I need the power that this "alter ego" gives me, but at the same time I...need to keep him in control" Roxas answered.

"I´m sorry to hear that, but my lack of experience in the subject doesn´t let me help you, but I know Luna can...I need to contact her." Twilight said. " But if you want somepony that gives you her entire support then I´m here for you, and I know we will figure this out"

" Thank you so much Twilight, It means a lot" Roxas said.

As the two ponies close their eyes and enjoy the warm water feeling their bodies with comfort for a few minutes. Twilight opened her eyes looking straight at Roxas while maintaining her initial pose, she sees him just standing with his eyes closed and body resting in the water like he was at Peace with himself then she sighed to give herself value to what she was about to do.

"Be brave and be bold, you can do this Twilight you want him to be yours so go for it !" Twilight thought to give herself one last impulse of courage.

Suddenly Twilight left her position, swim towards Roxas's direction, and looked with a flirtatious look at him. When the Pegasus felt a wave being pushed towards him he open his eyes and saw Twilight in front of him.

He could not help but look into her sparkling twinkling lavender-purple eyes when he saw the sudden change in her attitude. Then Twilight took Roxas hoof from underwater and then pulled him closer to her giving her a tight, tight hug, in which even she slightly raised both of her hind legs to entangle her's with Roxas's underwater so that their hug would be even closer romantic, all while Twilight's face was almost touching the surprised and blushed face of Roxas's.

"T-Twilight... W-What are you-" Roxas whispered nervous and blushing, not understanding what was happening.

However, he wasn't able to finish his sentence as Twilight interrupted him by quickly putting a hoof to his mouth and then dropping it.

"Shh trust me... I can stand it... Finally, We're alone with each other at last... and I want to Treasure this moment with you here and now Roxas". Twilight whispers to him with a strong blush on her face, she kept her eyes focused on him as she felt how her cheeks were going to explode from how red they were from the outcome of what she was doing to get Roxas to fall in love with her.

Once he looked into her eyes and face Roxas decided that nothing else matters right now but having to embrace a special moment with one of his closes friends with him right now, so he threw his hooves around her waist underwater and his wings around the rest of her body towards him and hugged her tightly.

'' Twilight I...always enjoy spending time with you like this, it is so Exhilarating and Fantastic''. Roxas says hugging Twilight.

'' Me two Roxas I don't ever want these close activities that we're doing to each other to stop at all I Loved it. It makes me feel Complete and Whole again. And finally, these new feelings that we keep on gaining every time we do special things like this only bring us closer together than before making our relationship stronger I don't want it to End''. Twilight says rubbing his body, and mane then she gives him a big long kiss on his cheek too returning the same affection.

During their time together Twilight and Roxas have been smothering each other with love and caring affection for 5 minutes Fluttershy arrived interrupting the intimate moment and asking where Rarity was.

''Rarity! I'm so sorry I'm...Oh no. She's already gone''? ''Oh...oh my goodness''! Fluttershy said with a surprised look on her face seeing Twilight and Roxas engage in some loving activity.

"DAMN IT FLUTTERSHY" Twilight thought.

''Uhh...Fluttershy... here we thought you couldn't make it today because Photo Finish had your schedules all booked up for the day''! Roxas and Twilight said at the same time as they stop their affections and slightly pull themselves apart but not completely letting go of each other.

'' I was interrupting something wasn't I?'' Fluttershy said with a slightly red blush on her face.

'' Umm what?'' Roxas asked his close companion.

"I'll handle this Roxas''. Twilight said.

'' Fluttershy what I and Roxas were doing was... just us expressing our emotions we receive... after... we bonded together and it made us closer than ever we're not mad that you're here you just came surprisingly that's all halting our bonding time''. Twilight said with a little bit of a struggle as her face starts to form pink blushes again.

'' Oh well then that's wonderful I'm so happy for you both and I haven't ruined the moment for you two'' Fluttershy said smiling a little and then she change it to anger.

"You won this time Twilight" Fluttershy thought.

'' Fluttershy is something wrong you look angry now?'' Roxas said

'' Oh, I can't believe this. I am so frustrated, I could just scream. [inhales] [squeak]!'' Fluttershy expresses her feelings.

'' Feel better?''Twilight asked

''[sighs] No. Can I tell you, guys, something?''Fluttershy said.

'' Of course''. Twilight and Roxas said

'' You promise not to tell Rarity''?

''I swear''. The two ponies said.

''Pinkie Pie Swear?'' Fluttershy persisted.

'' Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye [poke] Ooowwwww!'' They both say together but Twilight ended up poking her left eye making Roxas chuckle a little.

'' I don't like being a model. No, I hate being a model. All this attention is awful, just awful. And I'm only doing it because Rarity told me I must. I must! I must! [sigh] I must...''. Fluttershy said her secret.

''Oh? Well... If you wanna know the truth, Rarity...'' But before the two of them could say any further Pinkie Pie reappear back up from the bucket of yellow sponges and shook her head at them then she went back down underneath it

'' Oh, what were you two about to say?'' Fluttershy asked.

'' [quietly] Forever''! Pinkie Pie quickly rise back up and went back down again.

''Nothing''! Twilight and Roxas said with nervous smiles

'' I should go leave you too alone then... huh I'll be waiting for you guys outside''. Fluttershy said as she leaves the room.

'' Well now that she's gone shall we continue where we left off Roxas''. Twilight says flirting with him for the second time.

'' Twilight I would love nothing more than to resume with you but I'm afraid we're going to have to get it short''. Roxas says with a sad look on his face.

''What, but why?''

'' One is because you saw how distraught Fluttershy was she needs our help before she has a meltdown or something, the second is because I think Pinkie Pie is still in that bucket of sponges so I don't want her risk doing something that'll mess up our moment'' Roxas said rubbing her back mane.

''Aww okay then'' Twilight said in sadness.

'' Hey listen no matter what happens today at the end of the day I will do everything I can to go back to you because you are the only one I want to spend the rest of my day with Okay''. Roxas reassures Twilight.

''You promise?'' Twilight asked Roxas looking at straight in the eyes

''(Smooch) I promise Twilight''. Roxas says after kissing the top of her head and began snuggling her face and body with his.

''Sniff...Thank you Roxas I have faith in you that you will keep your word''. Twilight says smiling with tears falling down her eyes as she returns the feelings to him.

''Aww why isn't this sweet''. Pinkie Pie said quietly coming out of the bucket partially just so her eyes can see the romantic moment between her two best friends.

After they left the Spa, the group arrives at Ponyville's Town Market Center. Twilight suggests that Fluttershy who's wearing a yellow-green hat with a red rose attached to it and blue sunglasses as her disguise so no pony would recognize her should act the exact opposite of what Photo Finish wants: clumsy and unattractive.

''I was just thinking. If you don't like being a model, you could always quit''. Twilight said.

'' Yeah I agree with Twilight, Fluttershy if modeling to get famous isn't what you like to do then just tell Rarity the truth''. Roxas said.

''Oh, no. I could never do such a thing. Rarity would be devastated''. Fluttershy imagined what would happen if she does that.

''But Rarity told us... [gasp]''. Before those two could even finish Pinkie Pie shows up from out of nowhere on their left side hiding in an Apple stand

''[eerie music] Nah, ah-ah'' Pinkie Pie said with a serious look on her face and an apple in her hoof

''[chomp] Mmm... Juicy''! Pinkie Pie said taking a big bite out of the apple.

''Uhhhhhh!'' That was all Twilight could said.

'' Are you going to keep following us just to make sure that we don't break a Pinkie Promise Pinkie pie!'' Roxas said quietly starting to get frustrated with his pink pony friend always showing up to prevent them from trying to avert a problem that may soon turn into a crisis later on if not dealt with right away.

'' Yep, even if I'm not even following you but I can still find a way to know when and if you start to break a Pinkie Promise when you least expect it''. Pinkie Pie said with a smug smile on her face as she finishes her apple and quickly vanishes from the scene in a puff of running smoke.

'' Oh, if only all these ponies didn't like me so much. Photo Finish wouldn't want me to model anymore. She'd find somepony else with... the magic''! Fluttershy said.

'' I guess you're right. [pause] You're right. You're right, you're right, you're right''! Twilight says and then a light bulb pops into her head making her jump up into them with delight.

''Uh oh Twilight you blew her cover''. Roxas said in worry.

''It's Fluttershy''! Gala Appleby says which riles up a whole bunch of ponies making a crowd run toward Fluttershy.

'' Roxas let's go to Sugarcube Corner so I tell you my plan to help get Fluttershy out of this''. Twilight said to him.

'' What happens about Fluttershy we can't just leave her to all these ponies?" Roxas is reluctant to leave her.

'' Go with her Roxas and find a way to get me out of this modeling life and don't worry about me I know how to make myself scarce Now go''. Fluttershy insists that he goes with Twilight.

'' [Sigh] Okay I'll go and I won't stop until I get you free from this publicity I promise you Fluttershy''. Roxas said leaving with Twilight but not before giving the shy mare a good luck kiss on her cheek.

As they left Fluttershy became surprised that Roxas kiss her like that and put a hoof on her kiss cheek with pink blushes.

'' Roxas...I'll hold out as long as I can until you come back to me''.

Once the two ponies arrived at Sugarcube Corner Twilight and Roxas were helping Pinkie Pie create apple-frosted cupcakes and then Twilight began discussing her plan with Pinkie and Roxas.

" Don't you see? On her own, Fluttershy could never do something unattractive. But if I used my magic to help her do something unattractive at her next fashion show, no one will ever want her to model again. And if Fluttershy no longer has to be a model, Rarity will no longer have to be jealous of her. And I'll no longer have to keep their secrets! It's the perfect plan! You can't tell anyone about it. Promise me you won't tell anyone?''Twilight said and begs Pinkie Pie not to say a word to anypony.

Pinkie Pie: [miming]

Roxas: Uh what is she doing?

Twilight Sparkle: So you do promise or you don't?

Pinkie Pie: Uh, yes! That's why I zipped my mouth closed, then locked it with a key, then dug a hole, then buried the key, then built a house on top of the hole where I buried the key, then moved into the house on top of the hole. [squee]

Twilight Sparkle: Obviously.

'' Umm Twilight this a really bad idea won't it be easier if we just get Fluttershy to talk to Rarity about her problem or maybe we finally tell Rarity what's up that way you don't have to do all that extra stuff'' Roxas said as he narrows down more of their options.

"Take this!" Pinkie Pie yelled surprisingly from beneath the Stallion, wearing a red wrestling belt over her head with a white karate outfit with the sleeves torn off, a black martial arts belt, around her waist, and red leather gloves on her forehooves indicated for Boxing. She throws a strong uppercut punch that hit Roxas's mouth squarely. "YOU PINKIE PROMISE!'' She then punches the ground with her legs creating a giant explosion, knocking and smacking Roxas's body in the air like a punching bag as she made them travel across the Kitchen.

"OUCH...! PINKIE PIE! WHY DID YOU…? HOW DID YOU...! AHHH WHAT WAS THAT FOR" Roxas shouted in pain annoyed, rubbing his sore mouth and stomach while he was trying to figure out how could Pinkie Pie do such a thing to him and how did she do all those moves on him which surprises the young colt as to how very skilled is Pinkie Pie.

'' Pinkie pie why did you attack Roxas like that he's our friend'' Twilight said running towards him.

'' Just showing him how serious it is keeping a Pinkie Promise to a friend otherwise, there'll be trouble and harsh punishments at the end of the outcome's results''. Pinkie Pie said justifying her reason.

'' Try not to move too much so I can help you''. Twilight said concernedly putting a hoof on his cheek.

Feeling that Twilight's got his back made Roxas comply with her orders and close his eyes.

''All right my turn Cura''! Twilight sparkle said casting the second level of the healing spells where her horn this time shows the green energy wave being filled with more transparent green leaves surrounding her horn in a form of a green vine bush in a shape of a Loving Heart.

"I'm sorry for the blow Roxas. I'll compensate you in the future, but remember, the pinkie promises never break!" Pinkie Pie said annoyed.

Hearing all of that and the beating experience he got from Pinkie Pie made him remember something he had forgotten.

"Ugh what is this?"Roxas said grabbing his head.

The memory showed him entering the Organization Observation/Operation Room after completing his daily missions for the Organization where he sees Saix, Axel, and Xigbar having a Conservation together.

''Explain yourself, Axel''! Saix demanded answers

''The old man needs to get his eye checked''. Axel said his testimony while rubbing his red hair.

''She just got away''

'' I'll give him that. Can't toss the blame around''. Xigbar said waving his arms out.

'' And now we're left with the one we can't use...''. Saix said in disgust looking at Roxas.

''Did something happen?'' Roxas asked but Saix just walk away from him.

''Where's Xi%%#%''?

''She flew the coop. Flamesilocks here couldn't trouble himself to clip her wings''. Xigbar said pointing towards Axel.

''Huh, What does he mean Axel''?

''Your friend sat there sucking his thumb while Xi%%#% walked right off...I'm going back to my room''. Xigbar said before he left the room

''What happened out there''?

'' Nothing, really'' Axel said without turning around to look at Roxas.

''Nothing?. Xi%%#% gone! How could that be nothing?'' Roxas said with concern.

'' It's just like Xigbar said. I just sat there sucking my thumb watching Xi%%#% run away''.

'' I'm asking you WHY you did that, and you know it!'' Roxas said with frustration after running in front of him to get answers from Axel as he look him in the eyes.

''Xi%%#% like a mirror that reflects you''. Axel said putting crossing his arms together

''You're not making any sense''. Roxas said shaking his head left and right.

''Xi%%#% is a puppet, created to replicate your powers''.

''Are you nuts''?

''Xi%%#% a person, not a puppet''.

Axel shakes his head a little

'' She's a mirror that reflects you. And when I looked in the mirror... it wasn't you... I saw''.

''Xi%%#% is Xi%%#%. You can't expect her to be me''. Roxas said moving one of his arms with a closed fist to the side quickly as he protest Axel's accusations of their comrade.

''That's not what I mean''. Axel said shaking his head again.

'' It was only a matter of time before someone broke the mirror''.

'' You mean...they have to destroy her''!? Roxas said in disbelief that the Organization would go that far if it means to help them accomplish their Goals.

''Mmm[sight]''. Was all Axel could said

''Answer me''! Roxas demands him.

'' Roxas, if somebody doesn't-...then you won't be you anymore''. Axel tells him what is to become their 14th member's fate

'' Huh, I'll always be me! I'm still your best friend-just like Xi%%#% is my best friend!'' Roxas said with Confidence.

'' That's not it. You're missing the whole point, Roxas''.

''Forget this''! Roxas said as he quickly shake his head and runs out of the room.

''Roxas''! Axel calls out to him in surprise but he just kept running.

'' I wish you'd understand, Roxas...I'm sorry this has to be this way but I can't let you Die because of her otherwise; the Organization will use her to terminate your very existence or perhaps Xemnas will order one of us for your immediate Execution unless he does it himself''. Axel said with regretful remorse as he slightly turn his face to the right.

''[gasping] Ahh....Urgh''. Roxas says as he sweats and struggles to breathe from the hidden memory.

'' Roxas you just had a memory flashback didn't you''. Twilight said having her hooves around his body after helping him get up to a sitting position.

'' Yeah it hurt and it was about our XIV Member who left the Organization.

" That's weird, a XIV member in an organization that is named Organization XIII?" Pinkie said.

" It's weird when you put it that way... but Pinkie, isn't a promise worth breaking if it means saving a friendship?'' Roxas said pleading with his pink mare friend to see reason.

'' Well, yes but, not when it's a Pinkie Promise, if you do that then the relationship with that pony you have is ruined and broken forever''. Pinkie pie still justifies her claim.

" Even if things seem bleak, we should still try to fix the relationship if we care. Giving up on them completely is the only way it'll be lost forever." Roxas, frustrated with Pinkie Pie's lack of understanding, urged her to let them handle the situation to prevent further suffering between their friends.

" Discovering the truth doesn't guarantee a positive outcome, Roxas. Fluttershy and Rarity should handle this issue themselves. If they ask you to keep it secret, pinkie promise to respect their wishes. If one of them finds out from someone else, it will cause betrayal and hurt. Do you really want them to suffer like that, Roxas?" Pinkie exclaimed with seriousness in her eyes.

After hearing what Pinkie Pie just told him, her words kept repeating in his mind which initiate a flaming spark from inside his body which cause his blood to boil with so much rage for the pink earth pony mare.

" You don't get it!" Roxas shouted.

From deep within his anger a dark presence starts to emerge.

'' Looks like you need my assistance, Roxas. Pinkie Pie's insensitive behavior is causing you pain while disregarding your needs. She's acting like Axel, refusing to listen and offer support for your suffering. I can help you with that. Just grant me temporary control over your body, a brief moment to assert dominance in this situation. We need to address this issue immediately and make her understand the extent of our pain, so she finally listens to us for once.'' Nightmare said

''[grunt] Grgh, No! I won't let you hurt my friends''. Roxas said to his dark self.

" I won't hurt her, I'm just going to show her who´s in charge" Nightmare said.

" Pinkie...I´m sorry. I thought I was able to hold my emotions together...kgg! just...don´t put attention to what he´s going to say" Roxas said warning his friend.

" Roxas?! you are scaring me" Pinkie replied.

'' It is too late, sit and watch Roxas''. Nightmare said and began to go inside his Subconscious body of his Vessel to begin the Dark Controlling Process

The scene move from Roxas subconscious to the real world.

'' This is the problem he was talking about, Pinkie you trigger a chain of bad emotions and now Roxas couldn't control it''. Twilight said to get her attention.

'' A chain of bad emotions? what are you saying Twilight?'' Pinkie said looking at her skeptically.

Then at the same moment, Roxas's body starts reacting to his darkness

''Ahhhhh, run! please''. The light-grey pegasus screams out as he puts his hooves across his chest.

''Roxas what's wrong?'' Pinkie said and walk towards him to touch him.

As Roxas screams out in pain the moment Pinkie was about to touch him, he smacks her hoof away hard.

'' Don't you Dare Touch Me!'' the Pegasus said in a dark hateful voice as his body is having essences of darkness coming off of him.

'' No, he's losing control of himself again, it has to be the "alter ego" he told me about'' Twilight said

'' WHAT MAKE YOU SO SURE THAT TRUTH WILL HURT THEM THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW THE TRUTH''! Nightmare Roxas said out loud looking at Pinkie pie in the eyes with several dark purple flaming energy tentacles coming out of his back.

'' Your pinkie promise crap is endangering the whole friendship between those two''. Nightmare said

''Roxas...no...who are you...''

'' SILENCE'' Pinkie pie tries to speak as she rubs her smacked hoof but Roxas interrupts her.

'' I'M THE ONE SPEAKING HERE NOT YOU...''! Nightmare said but was interrupted by Twilight.

" Alright knock it off...get your hooves out of Pinkie you monster"

'' Roxas you have to keep it together or the dark power will take over you''. Twilight cries out for her friend as she strengthens her hold on his body to keep him restrained.

" Hehehe HAHAHAHA, he can´t hear you while I´m in control, Twilight Twilight...is a shame that you think I´m the monster when this pony just wants to end a friendship over a silly promise"

" And don't get carried, I have seen Roxas memories and desires, I know what he thinks about you...you think that all of your kisses and hugs mean something but we both know that you were being selfish, and what Roxas wants is somepony who he can trust deeply and clearly, you're not the first one on his list " Nightmare replied.

" Y...YOU!!!" Twilight shouted in anger using her unicorn magic to damage Nightmare´s hoove.

" Is useless, now if you excuse me I´m going to tell Pinkie the problem... THE PROBLEM BETWEEN THEM WAS WITHOUT ACTUALLY HAVING TO DISCUSS THE DETAILS OF THEIR TURMOILS IS THAT SO HARD FOR YOU TO KNOW AND GET THAT IN THE THICK SKULL OF YOUR PINKIE PIE HUH!'' Nightmare said.

" That's what I thought, farewell girls" Nightmare said disappearing

All Pinkie pie could do was just stood there in silence with her face filled with so much regret about the Fact that she has gotten way too far trying to keep her two friends quiet about this whole Pinkie Promise ordeal instead she shoulda had thought about the idea of how somepony can break a pinkie promise without actually giving that pony the full detail of the situations all that he/she have to do is tell it from a different angle perspective which she has failed to do so for all the other times she made and kept her pinkie promise to the other residents living in Ponyville.

'' I'm so sorry Roxas I wasn't being a really good friend to you and forgot about your problems especially with your powers going haywire."

"You were right, my behavior was no excuse to act like what I was doing to you and Twilight. I should try to help find a loophole when keeping a pinkie promise so you wouldn't have to be in this state because of me''. Pinkie said with a sorrowful expression.

Finally hearing Pinkie Pie backing down from trying to continue keeping him and Twilight quiet from talking about their Pinkie Promises to their friends.

" Hey Pinkie is not your fault at all, I know that the pinkie promise is sacred to you, but there are times when we need to break a promise for the great good."

" I´m sorry Twilight...but for now, let´s go help Roxas"

" Oh...y...yeah, we need to discuss a way to defeat that "alter" Roxas had" Twilight replied, but for some reason, something was off with her. Did Nightmare's words get into her mind?

[color=4B088A]'' There you go my work here is done as I said I would. I kept my word''.

" You piece of trash, why did you tell Twilight about my feelings?'' Roxas said to his dark self.

" A little sacrifice that needed to be done, now she will start falling in despair ta ta''. Nightmare said agreeing with his lighter self and leaving the subconscious world

Back inside SugarCube Corner Roxas darkness halted the spreading of its essences coming off of his body and starts to reverse its process going back into its host's body which is making all of his dark aspects features either go back inside of him or shatter themselves as the Host returns to Normal.

'' Ahh...where am I? ''. Roxas did these things after voluntarily going through that dangerous ordeal.

'' Roxas'' Twilight says going in front of him and wrapping him in a Hug but quickly letting him go.

'' I'm sorry you had to see me like that again Twilight, and I´m sorry if I said something mean Pinkie''. Roxas said hugging her back but Twilight didn´t quite accept the hug.

'' I didn't like seeing you in that way again especially when your eyes became yellow instead of Blue your pupil's original eye color; it terrifies me about what was happening to you. And you overdid it with Pinkie '' Twilight said

'' I´m sorry but just as I said there's time I can control this "alter" I hope you can forgive me pinky ''. Roxas said looking at the pink mare.

'' Don't worry, I know that my pinkie promise has its mistakes, Roxas tell me what can I do to make it up to you?'' Pinkie said rubbing her mane.

'' Hmm well...Number One, learn to talk to your friends when they're having trouble keeping a Pinkie promise, Number Two start by trusting me and the others more when we have ideas that can be a breakthrough to help our friends when they have trouble wanting to discuss a hidden secret with somepony, and finally Number Three, you need to decide when it is good to break a pinkie promise''. Roxas said his demands to her.

''I...Understood I agree and accept your terms Roxas, but I should go back to see if the cupcakes are ready, excuse me''. Pinkie nods her head and trots back to the tray of cupcakes to attain them with a neutral expression on her face

''Twilight let´s go we need to save fluttershy'' Roxas said.

Twilight slowly helps her grey pegasus friend get up from the Kitchen floor.

After she did Roxas went on all fours again and started walking out the back door with Twilight walking close by in case he starts collapsing on the ground outside.

" Twilight...I know I said it before but...I´m sorry about Nightmare, but remember, it wasn't true" Roxas said

" Roxas I...I don´t want to talk about that now, let's focus on saving Fluttershy, please." Twilight interrupts him.

Once Roxas got his bearings he was walking normally with Twilight, they both started heading to where Fluttershy's next fashion show will be, but when they arrived the build and entire area is packed with ponies trying to get in and keeping certain ponies.

'' That's just great now what do we do? We got to find a way to get to Fluttershy without alerting other ponies to her location''. Roxas said.

'' I got an idea Roxas I'll use my teleportation spell to teleport us to where Fluttershy is''. Twilight said her idea.

'' Sounds like we don't have any other choice if we don't want to cause a scene Twilight let er rip''! Roxas said standing right next to her.

'' Right, stay still and don't move too much or the spell won't teleport the both of us''. Twilight said channeling her magic.

During the next fashion show, The hall of events of the mayoralty was full, almost as much as for the day of the Summer Sun Celebration, and all because it had been chosen as the venue for the dazzling fashion show sponsored by Photo Finish, where they invited the ponies of the equestrian fashion elite, as well as dozens of journalists and photographers from the capital, all for the great debut in the fashion catalogs of the new flagship model, the famous Fluttershy.

"Alright, everypony to their positions! Let's start!" Photo Finish shouted behind the stage, quickly hitting the floor with her hoof to rush her assistants.

The makeup artists finished putting the finishing touches on the face of the new supermodel, and they left quickly to go to the aid of the other assistants. Behind the curtains were only Photo Finish and Fluttershy, who were already combed and made up, wearing a beautiful but simple evening dress.

"Well dear, this is your moment!" Photo Finish said full of emotion and squeezing Fluttershy's cheeks. "In just a few minutes you will be the new superstar model of all Equestria!"

"Hmm... H-How nice..." Fluttershy answered with little energy, looking sadly at the floor.

Then, Photo Finish came out from behind the scenes and went to the main stage, ready to present her brand new diamond in the rough, leaving behind Fluttershy, who now looked at the ground with a lost look as she began to hyperventilate at the thought of everything that was about to happen, something that would change her life forever, ready to accept a life she didn’t want, but a life that she was willing to accept to prove that she was a trusted friend.

"Psst!" Someone whistled from behind one of the curtains, which surprised Fluttershy.

The yellow pegasus came timidly towards the curtain. And when she got to the side of it, Twilight and Roxas appeared from one end of the curtain.

"Twilight, Roxas, how did you get here!?" Fluttershy asked surprised and happy to see them there.

"Teleportation spell that's how, with so many guards and paparazzi around, it would’ve been impossible for us to get in here any other way and we needed a shortcut that will help us get to your location."Twilight said pointing proudly to her horn, then looking more seriously at her friend.

" Listen Fluttershy, there is not much time. I know how to get rid of all of this; how to prevent you from becoming a famous model."

"Uh!? Really?" Fluttershy asked as she couldn’t help but smile with relief when she heard that, but she quickly put back a sad look. " I can't do anything. I must do this for Rarity."

"Don't worry, I know a way out of this, they love you for being you. So all I have to do is make you not be you." Twilight said seriously. " You just have to trust me and leave the rest of it to me."

Fluttershy was surprised by Twilight's comment and stared at her for a few seconds, noting the determination in her confident gaze.

" Trust in you? Always!" Fluttershy finally said smiling as she blushed slightly happily glad that her friends are trying to help her end this modeling career life.

'' Yeah we got your back Fluttershy we won't leave you here alone to deal with this problem by yourself''. Roxas said with a Smile, but he soon turn it into a serious frown.

'' Fluttershy, it's best if you find Rarity and explain that dealing with all this popularity is overwhelming for you in your daily life. This way, we can save time and avoid doing more extra things to get out of this situation.''.

'' Oh...but Roxas, Rarity will be so disappointed if I do that she'll put a whole lot of effort to make this possible''. Fluttershy said.

'' Enough of this keeping secrets, Pinkie pie already got me in too much pressure about staying silent about it, there are times that it´s better to say it than stay quiet ''. Roxas put his hoof down on the subject of the matter.

'' And yeah it may hurt Rarity a little bit, but I know she´ll get over it in no time, don´t worry Fluttershy."

" But what happens if she doesn't overcome it, I do not want to make her sad" .

" At the cost of your own happiness? Fluttershy, my friend Axel once said. It's your life, not someone else's. Embrace your strengths and desires when deciding how to live. Stand up for yourself and show others your independence. You can shape your own purpose.''.

'' Roxas....I...okay I'll go and talk to Rarity about me quitting this modeling life there's no point in putting up with something I don't like doing if my friends will get hurt in the process''. Fluttershy finally agrees to Roxas's testimony.

'' That was a great speech Roxas there is so much more of you besides your swordsman fighting skills!'' Twilight said in surprise.

Meanwhile, Photo finish started with her presentation.

" And here it is! The new promise of equestrian modeling! The one and only Fluttershy!" shouted Photo Finish from the stage, giving the signal to Fluttershy to finally appear on stage.

" Too late Roxas sorry we're going to have to go with Plan B on this one Go! Good luck Fluttershy and count on me to take care of the rest!" Twilight said nodding to Fluttershy to come on stage.

'' Darn it just when I had Fluttershy in my grasp to go along with my plan [sigh], Twilight, let's go with your backup plan. Fluttershy, stay strong. We're in this together.'' Roxas said to his two friends before making himself hidden Backstage.

Finally, the moment of truth had arrived. Fluttershy swallowed nervously, took a deep breath, and leaned out onto the main stage. There, she stopped immediately to see the huge number of ponies, cameras, and flashes that jumped as soon as she appeared on stage. Fluttershy glanced sideways to see back, and there she saw Twilight and Roxas, who was still behind the curtains but was now at the side of the stage so that Fluttershy could see them.

Then Twilight and Roxas nudge their heads toward the Stage telling her to move forward and continue with her walk, which gave the pegasus strength to continue despite the fear of being the center of attention.

" That's it... you’ve moved so that everypony can see you..." Twilight thought with a clever smile, knowing that this was the crucial moment. She had to do it in the parade, at the moment when everyone was focusing on Fluttershy.

The seats for the Photo Finish parade had been highly valued, and although most of the ponies had seats to attend, the first few rows had only been reserved for journalists, photographers, and high-profile ponies invited for the occasion. Just then Rarity arrives at the place, in a beautiful sparking dress hoping to impress many of the journalists, photographers, and high-profile ponies there so she can gain as much popular publicity just like her friend Fluttershy.

'' Well then Guess it's time to see what all the fuss is about''. Rarity said as she hears music starts to play on the stage.

As soon as Fluttershy appeared on the stage and the dozens of cameras settled on her Suddenly, as Fluttershy walked down the catwalk, right in front of the audience, the yellow pegasus crossed strangely on her legs and tripped.

''Oof''!

Causing her to wobble on the stage, [music stops] [ponies gasp] which scared everyone present until Fluttershy managed to regain her balance. And it all thanks to Twilight Sparkle using her magic to manipulate Fluttershy's actions Only then did the public breathe a sigh of general relief, the ones who were instantly silent when they saw that Fluttershy out of nowhere raised a hoof and put the tip of it on her nose.

''[gasp] Ooh... Aah''!,

[ponies gasping] which displeased the audience for doing something so dirty. The only one who didn’t show displeasure was Rarity who only remained paralyzed by what she saw.

The audience present began to murmur among themselves as the glances with which they saw Fluttershy changed from confusion to displeasure. At that moment Twilight increased her magic and Fluttershy begins acting like a dog''[barks]''.

''Oh no'' is what Rarity says in the crowd.

[ponies gasp] about the many other strange gestures that Fluttershy is showing and doing to the audience, which caused several of the fashion ponies sitting in the front row to look at Fluttershy with more displeasure, and even disgust as if they were looking at an animal acting on its base instincts.

Then, while Fluttershy was still moving strangely Twilight is smiling at the results showing that her plan is working, as for Roxas he's not liking on how this plan is going but he nods at her work since ponies are starting to hate Fluttershy doing those revolting things and making an offense to what modeling citizens should not behave as.

''Get her off the stage''!

''She's an embarrassment to all things fashion''!

''I, Photo Finish, have made a terrible mistake''!

The audience begins to boo and jeer. However, Rarity arrives and, not knowing Twilight's plan, praises Fluttershy's novel approach to cat walking.

''Bravo! I say bravo''!

''Bravo? Who could say bravo to that horrid display?'' One of the fashion ponies said

''Such attitude! Such pizzazz! She's invented an entirely new kind of modeling! Bravo''! Rarity continued her cheering as she keeps on pounding the floor in a clapping gesture.

''Who is saying these things?'' Another fashion pony said.

''It's her. The unicorn in the gorgeous cape and headdress''. One of the pony in the audience point at the white unicorn mare

''Now that is a pony who knows a thing or two about fashion. Well, if that fabulous pony likes it, then I do too! Bravo''!

[ponies cheering] Rarity's flashy outfit wins over the audience members, who judge it as representative of good fashion. As a result, the audience applauds Fluttershy as well, making her more popular than before but the yellow Pegasus disapprove of this moment [moans].

After the show, Fluttershy, Roxas, and Twilight went to one of the backstage dressing rooms.

''This is awful. Just awful! Somehow I've become more popular than ever. Oh, I'm so frustrated I could just kick something! Nrrgh!'' Fluttershy said kicking a vase but not strong enough to break just to make it wobbles itself.

'' Well that could go better but nice try though anyway Twilight your plan was so close to being a success but thanks to Rarity it all went downhill so fast'' Roxas said rolling his eyes around.

'' If only Rarity didn't want me to be a model so badly''. Fluttershy said.

''Ugh! But Rarity...!'' Twilight tries to explain but remembers the pinkie promise so she just put her hoof in her mouth to shut herself up.

''Fluttershy! Are you all right?'' Rarity came into the dressing room shortly after.

'' I'm great! I'm a super famous fashion model. Why wouldn't I be great?

'' Because you ha...''! Twilight tries to say again but she puts both her hooves in her mouth this time and ducks down to the floor.

''Twilight, relax I got you''. Roxas said putting his hooves on her shoulders.

'' Out there on the runway, everyone was turning on you and... Oh... Oh, Fluttershy. It's so awful. I wanted them to''. Rarity finally admits something to Fluttershy.

''You did''?! Fluttershy said in surprise with wide eyes

''Of course she did! Because...''! Twilight rushed to their side to explain more but the guilt of wanting to keep a pinkie promise was getting to her consciousness again so she hastily scoops up an entire fruit basket of fruits into her mouth to keep quiet.

'' Please talk to each other about your problems, since Photo Finish arrived for modeling in Ponyville. It's causing chaos, and I nearly lost control trying to relay your thoughts without breaking a promise. Pinkie Pie's constant interruptions made it unbearable. Please spare Twilight and just talk to each other.''! Roxas said slamming one of his hoofs down to the floor Hard to show the girls just how serious the stallion means by his words.

''I'm jealous! I wanted all the attention. And instead, it was going to you. I even started hoping that you would do something silly so your modeling career would be over. But then, when it started happening, all I could think was how could I want you to fail at something you love so much?'' Rarity finally confesses her secret to Fluttershy so the situation doesn't get any worse than it already is.

''But... Fluttershy doesn't... Ugh''! Twilight tries to say again after spitting out the fruit in her mouth but then realizes now that Roxas has got them to start confessing to one another she quickly ran towards a pot filled with a plant and put her face right into it.

''Love? Oh, Rarity. I hate being a model''. Fluttershy finally confesses her secret too.

''You do?'' Rarity asked in surprise.

''More than anything''.

''Then why did you keep doing it''?

'' I was afraid if I quit, you'd be mad at me for not wanting to... "shine all over Equestria".

''And I thought if I told you how jealous I was of your success, you'd think I was a terrible friend''.

''Never''!

'' All this time''!

'' If we'd just told each other the truth''. Fluttershy continues her sentence.

''I promise never to keep my feelings in secret again''.

''Me too''.

[color=#5e51a3''Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye. [laughs]'' Fluttershy and Rarity said creating a new pinkie promise at the same time

'' Finally! thank you Rarity and Fluttershy, you heard that Twilight? it´s finally over, things can now get back to normal! You girls have no idea how much struggle this was'' Roxas said pointing his hooves at the unicorn and pegasus mare's.

Photo Finish enters and tells Fluttershy that her performance has created a demand for more photo shoots.

''You were brilliant. Brilliant! I've already got six photo shoots lined up for tomorrow alone''.

'' I'm sorry, Photo Finish, but I don't think I'll be able to make any of them''. Fluttershy said with a sad smile.

''Whaaat?'' Photo finish said in surprise.

''We go now''! Fluttershy and Rarity say as they exited the dressing room leaving Photo Finish confused.

" Vat has just happened?''Photo asked.

After the group finally escape Photo finish they decide to go back to the spa, after all, the entire day was a nightmare for all.

'' Now this is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon''. Fluttershy said.

''Isn't it, though?'' Rarity said.

'' Yeah, you can say that again guys finally we can rest from this crazy ordeal that we all went through lately''. Roxas said relaxing deep into the hot water.

"Spike it's time for the friendship report" Twilight said.

'' Dear Princess Celestia, Being a good friend means being able to keep a secret. But you should never be afraid to share your true feelings with a good friend. Did you get all that, Spike?'' Twilight said.

''Yep, Its ready to send it''. Spike said

" Alright...ehm what are you waiting for?" Twilight asked.

''I would love to. But... I'm a little busy at the moment''. Spike fanning Rarity as she soaks in the water.

Twilight Sparkle: [sigh] he would never change, hahaha.

Twilight in the end sends the letter using magic.

Roxas then pull her towards him and wrap a hoof and a wing around her. Twilight became surprised by this but she quickly push him back.

'' R...Roxas'' Is all Twilight could say to him .

'' After this Twilight, let's go out and eat somewhere so we can cool our heads even more, and then let's have ice cream together at your place this time ok just you and me. I did say that we may have to postpone our bonding time for tomorrow which is today right now Sooo''? Roxas whispers in her ear.

'' No! Roxas, I actually want to go to my house ''. Twilight said

" What's wrong Twilight?" Roxas asked confused just as he saw Twilight getting out of the spa.

" I...I just need some time alone, I need to think about what happened earlier" Twilight said.

" Don't tell me that you believe all that "he" said, Twilight that's not true, please trust me" Roxas said.

" Roxas, he said that he could read your thoughts, how can you be so sure? please...just let me think about it." Twilight said with tears in her eyes.

" Fine... it's a shame that you believe all of that...I...I need to go, If you want to talk about it, you know where to find me" Roxas said flying away from the spa with a single tear falling from his eye.

" Roxas...WAIT! I..." Twilight shouted crying.

Just as she returned to her home she wrote another letter, but this time it was for Princess Luna.

" Dear Princess Luna:

I need to talk with you...is about Roxas. I think something evil is growing inside him, and I think is related to your powers, please I beg you, your majesty, I need your help to understand this and control it before it's too late.

Sign Twilight sparkle.

After Twilight finished writing the letter she send it to Luna with her magic, and seconds later she started crying in her bed all night.

Meanwhile, Roxas arrived at her room in Sweet Apple Acres, he was pissed so he started slamming his desk with his hooves, he then yelled at Nightmare.

" IT´S ALL YOUR FAULT, YOU MADE TWILIGHT DOUBT OF ME, NIGHTMAREEE!!" Roxas shouted but got no answer.

Instead, Applejack hears all of his screams, she was working on the farm when the scream of his friend caught her attention.

" What´s wrong Sugarcube?!" Applejack asked surprised.

" I...I...I can´t do anything Applejack" Roxas said hugging Applejack.

Applejack was surprised to see her best friend/crush crying like that for the first time.

" Easy there fella, let it all out, and tell me what happened?" Applejack said.

" I'm a failure Applejack, I'm doubting my thoughts, this "alter" is reading all of my thoughts, I can´t control it" Roxas said.

" Alter? who is he?" Applejack asked.

" He doesn't want to appear now...but when he does, you'll notice" Roxas said.

" Why don't you try sleeping a little, and tomorrow you and I are going to talk about it, I'll help ya Roxas" Applejack said.

" Thank you Applejack, really from the bottom of my heart. Roxas said.

" No problem Roxas, you mean a lot to me..." She said closing the door. " More than you could ever imagine...I...Love you" She whispered.

" What did you say?" Roxas asked.

Applejack went Crimson.

" NOTHING NOTHING...Sleep well pal, see you tomorrow" Applejack said.

Chapter 18: Illusions Part 1.

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The Old Mansion Underground Laboratory.

''Bleep...whir...Bleep.'' The computer finished processing the archives about the female Organization XIII member.

"Finally, the computer finished searching for information about her. Now it's time to get some answers," Namine said, looking at the computer screen filled with documents containing Organization XIII symbols.

"Huh? This can't be right." Namine said in disbelief as she viewed the documents she had accessed from the organization's monitoring network.

"Two months of gathering information about that girl, and there's nothing about her. No battle reports, no status regarding the type of powers she uses, no records of her appearances in the Organization XIII ranks, and no footage of her ever being seen in any other worlds. How can that be possible?"

Desperately, Namine continued searching for something among all the documents about the secret member, but she made no progress whatsoever.

"Wait a minute, what's this?" Namine then spotted one last document with an intriguing name.

"The Replica Program? Now, that seems promising. What are you hiding, Xemnas?" Namine pressed the file, hoping to find the answers she was looking for within that archive.

Meanwhile, in the conference room of The World That Never Was...

(Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Organization XIII theme starts)

"What? Are you serious, Xemnas? Roxas is hiding out on a planet where he's a horse." an organization member said, tuning his sitar weapon.

"Actually, Demyx, Xemnas said that Roxas became a pony. Although that is a clever disguise and cover to prevent us from finding him easily," Luxord said, observing his desk of cards held in both hands.

"Living his life as an inferior animal. How absurd. What would make Roxas want to become a four-legged creature instead of being in his original form?" Another member had his sharp, blue wind lances floating around him.

"Heh, isn't it obvious, Xaldin? He knows that we would easily find him in a world where he's human. Therefore, becoming an animal decreases the risk of us recognizing him," Xigbar said, locking and loading his arrow guns.

"This clearly shows that Roxas is desperate to stay away from coming back to the Organization." Axel said, with his hands touching each other's elbows.

"Axel and Xigbar are right, but what I don't understand is how he knew about that world before us," Saix said in distress.

"I cannot say, my comrades, but this surprising event has given us a unique outcome," Xemnas said with his usual sinister smile.

"You mean Roxas's six pony companions? Xemnas, how are they beneficial to our cause?" Saix asked.

"Why don't you all see for yourselves?" Xemnas moved his arm across and created black and white vines that appeared around his hand before poofing away, revealing holographic, life-like images of the Mane Six.

In front of them stood a beautiful yellow pony with feathered wings attached to her back, making her a pegasus. She had a long tail and a mane of light pink color, with huge green calypso eyes and three pink butterflies on her sides.

Next was a young earth pony mare with an orange coat and a blond mane tied with a red holder at the end. Her face was adorned with beautiful emerald green eyes and a few freckles on her left and right cheeks. She wore a brown Stetson hat on her head and had three red apples on her sides.

Another pegasus mare they saw had cyan-blue skin and violet-red eyes. Her most striking feature was her mane and tail, which had all the colors of the rainbow along with a white cloud with a rainbow lightning bolt jutting out from its bottom on her sides.

An earth pony mare with a pink coat had a fuzzy, curly, fluffy mane and tail, both of which had a slightly darker pink color. Her eyes were light cerulean, and she had three balloons, two blue and one yellow, on her sides.

The other mare had a horn on her forehead, a white coat, and blue eyes. She had a purple mane and tail, both neatly combed, and on her flanks rested three sky-blue gem diamonds.

Finally, the last pony they saw was another unicorn mare with a lavender coat and dark purple eyes. She had a deep dark sapphire blue mane and tail, both with one pink and one violet highlight streak on the left side of her horn. On her flanks, there were big six-pointed pink stars surrounded by five smaller, white-pointed stars.

"Say, they look kinda cute. Imagine what they would look like if they were human like us." Demyx said, whistling at their appearances.

"Heh, as if. But should we leave you and the holograms alone for a moment so you can wash them away with your tunes once you rock out?" Xigbar mocked Demyx.

"Enough! We need to stay focused on the task at hand. Care to indulge us, Xemnas?" Xaldin spoke.

"But of course. As you see, these ponies, especially Twilight Sparkle, seem to be very close to Roxas for some reason. She has a certain interest and attachment to our dark comrade. Not only that, but she is trying to stop him from completely embracing his darkness," Xemnas explained.

"What's so important about that peculiar pony?" Xigbar examined Twilight Sparkle with one eye.

"This pony emits a special wavelength, similar to the Seventh Princess of Hearts. She shares an affinity wave pattern and has a connection to the power of darkness. We'll wait and see how this develops, as they continue to bond with Roxas. If they persist in keeping his darkness at bay, maybe Roxas will deal with them himself. Otherwise, once they have no more use to us, I'll dispose of her and her little gang myself," Xemnas said menacingly.

"Won't that infuriate Roxas even more and make him not want to come back and fight us?" Axel said, slamming his hands on the arms of his seat.

"You won't have to worry about that, Axel. The lives of his new friends will be our bargaining chip to convince Roxas to stand down and come back peacefully. If he resists, they all will lose their lives," Xemnas declared.

"The boy is finally releasing his true power. It's about time he did it," Xaldin said sinisterly.

"Well, well, well, this new power of his looks similar to my Luna Diviner berserk form," Saix said smugly.

"We're going to achieve our objectives much sooner than we thought, thanks to them, but there's something else that caught my eye" Xemnas said, smiling deviously as he pointed at Twilight Sparkle.

" There are 2 more ponies that we need to examine in more detail" Xemnas said Showing an image of both Celestia and Luna.

One had a blue cosmic mane and black fur, while the other had white fur and a light rainbow mane.

" Who are they?" Xigbar asked.

"They are the sovereigns of the world, both of them have extreme magic, but they do not compare with us...although this one has something special inside her" Xemnas said pointing at Luna.

" She uses the power of the moon just like you Saix, but if you remember correctly...Roxas's dark powers started developing not so long ago when I came to visit him. I could sense that his darkness came from another source...she has to be this source" Xemnas said.

" Interesting, I would like to compare her control over the moon over mine, but what do we do with them, Xemnas" Saix replied.

" When the time comes, we will eliminate the white one, as for the other...we will try to use her dark powers to our advantage, hehe" Xemnas said.

'' I get it, but why is also the purple one important? I wasn't paying attention'' Xigbar examined her through his one eye.

'' This pony wants to be very close to Roxas for some reason. She has a certain interest and attachment to our friend. Not only that, but she is trying to stop him from completely awakening his darkness,'' Xemnas explained.

'' You want us to take care of her?'' Xaldin said, sharpening his lances by making them clash together.

'' No, we'll wait and see how this turns out for her and her friends as they continue to bond with Roxas. Who knows, maybe Roxas will deal with them himself if they persist in keeping his darkness at bay,'' Xemnas said in a menacing tone.

'' So we stick to the plan, work behind the scenes in the shadows, and use them to our advantage. Once they have no more use to us, they either willingly return Roxas to us, or I'll dispose of her and her little gang myself,'' Xemnas continued.

'' What about the other five ponies here? Do they have the same wavelengths as her?'' Saix asked.

'' I'm not sure yet. They have their unique wavelengths, but only time will tell if they are also connected to the other Seven Princesses of Heart,'' Xemnas replied.

'' Just how is this Twilight pony capable of having these mystical powers?'' Luxord wondered.

'' The world that Roxas is hiding in is a magical one, right? That would explain her having powers,'' Demyx suggested.

'' And if it's magical, then there is a good chance that the ponies there can talk like us,'' Xigbar added.

'' I can't believe this. With all that dark power under Roxas's control, he chose to live in a fairytale land. This is an embarrassment to the Organization,'' Xaldin said, putting a hand on his forehead and shaking his head.

'' You could say that Roxas brought shame to the Organization by mocking us, taking their form to insult us. One of our great warriors leaves behind a cause that we all worked so hard to achieve, now living out the rest of his life in a children's storybook,'' Saix commented with a disappointed look on his face.

'' That girl is making a big mistake. I think this Twilight girl is trying to fall in love with Roxas,'' Axel said, expressing his concern.

'' Fall in love with him? Hah, are you kidding me, Flamesilocks? That's the silliest thing I have ever heard. A pony in love with a half-dead human being. Hee hee heh heh,'' Xigbar laughed uncontrollably.

''Now, I would love to see how that's going between them. Baa-bam bob-boom,'' Demyx said, playing his sitar.

''Utterly pointless, I say. This...Twilight is wasting her time bonding with someone who can't fully understand the meaning of love without having a heart himself,'' Xaldin expressed his disgust.

''Why in the world would she do that? She must be trying to obtain something from him,'' Saix said in disbelief, rubbing his chin slightly.

'' Well, if you all think about it, Roxas left us because we told him vague information about his past for six months. He got sick of waiting for us to tell him, especially since recent strange activities made him suspicious of how we were operating our missions. That's what drove him away, everybody,'' Axel explained Roxas's reasons for leaving the Organization.

''Therefore, what's to stop him from not only seeking answers from his past but also experiencing what it's like for living beings with emotions to act on feelings in their everyday lives? As a result, these pony girls are going to be very influential in persuading Roxas to try these new events and outcomes in his new life away from the Organization,'' Axel concluded.

''Roxas is a very skilled warrior with many other different talents. He must have shown them the things that he can do, and because of that, they are making a lot of attempts to bond with him to know more about him. But no matter, all of this is a temporary setback. We'll soon have him back within our grasp. Once we find him, we let these ponies draw out more of his powers for us, and then we strike,'' Xemnas said, smiling with confidence.

''Once we find his location, let the Nobodies do some reconnaissance to gather more information about the world he's hiding on. After that, we'll move in and we will retrieve Roxas at all cost. Do I make myself clear, everyone?'' Xemnas concluded, his tone turning angry towards the end.

They all nodded in unison, indicating their understanding of everything Xemnas expected them to do when the time came.

''Excellent, this meeting is adjourned,'' Xemnas declared and teleported away.

After their leader left, the remaining members disappeared into the darkness, except for Axel.

''[Sigh] Roxas, please, when we find you, don't drag your new friends into these off-worlding problems of ours. I don't want to get rough with living beings. It's not right to involve them in something that they have no business being in. Otherwise, their lives are over before they can finish them on their terms,'' Axel said, expressing his concern, before leaving the rounded room through a dark corridor.

[song ends]

Day 63: Visions

(Kingdom Hearts 2 Treasured memories plays)

Back in the World of Equestria, Roxas's dreams were taking a different turn now.

"It's up to me. Only the Keyblade master can open the secret door and change the world."

"But I'm not gonna betray Sora, either. All for one and One for all."

"My friends are my power!"

"So, your heart won this battle."

"Riku!"

"Is that--"

"Yes. A Keyblade. But unlike yours, this keyblade holds the power to unlock people's hearts. Allow me to demonstrate...Behold!"

"Wha--"

"Now, open your heart, surrender it to the darkness! become darkness itself!"

"This is it! This power hahahaha! Darkness... The true darkness!"

"It is I, Ansem, the seeker of darkness!"

"Sora!"

"Forget it! There's no way you're taking Kairi's heart!

"Riku!"

"Sora! Sora, look!"

"The...The Keyhole!"

It won't work! The Keyhole's not finished yet!

What can we do?

Maybe we've gotta go wake Kairi up.

"I think you're right. If we can free her heart...But...But how? A Keyblade that unlocks people's hearts... I wonder."

"Sora?"

"Sora, hold on!"

"No, wait!"

"Sora...Sora! Sora!"

"Sora!"

"Come back, Sora!"

"What's... what's happening to me Falling...falling...into darkness."

"Sora? Is that you? This time, I'll protect you. Sora!"

"Kairi, thank you."

"Sora... Sora!"!

"We may never meet again, but we'll never forget each other."

"No matter where we are, our hearts will bring us together again."

"Take this. It's my lucky charm. Be sure to bring it back to me."

"Don't worry. I will."

"Promise? Don't ever forget. Wherever you go, I'm always with you"

Roxas began to shake and sweat in the bed, It looked like something was changing inside him. The dream he just witnessed began to be replaced. He saw Sora falling into the darkness, he tried to reach him but when he did he woke up in Twilight Town outside a Mansion.

" What's happening? huh? who's there?" Roxas shouted then he started hearing all of his friends crying for him.

''Roxas, I know you're in there somewhere!'' Twilight said

''Don't you dare quit on us Spiky you're a fighter and survivor, not a coward''! Rainbow said.

''Come on Sugarcube, remember the type of pony that you want to be''! Applejack said.

''Roxy fight your inner turmoil I know that you can beat it''! Pinkie said.

''Don't let your chaotic past decide who you are Darling make your own decisions''! Rarity said.

''You shouldn't let anger cloud your judgment Roxas think about it you won't get good results only more bad ones''! Fluttershy said.

" Girls! where are you?" Roxas shouted.

Then, the place went black, but instead of Roxas falling down the void he was walking on an invisible floor. In the distance he saw the silhouette of 2 boys, when he got closer he identify one of them as Sora. But the other...

" Who are you...? You look a lot like me" Roxas thought.

The boy smiled but then darkness appeared surrounding and engulfing him. Then the silhouette of this boy change into Nightmare's face and then it changed again into a boy with a strange mask.

" We all...are the...same" A distorted voice said and then the darkness began swallowing Roxas too.

" What is the meaning of this?!" Roxas shouted.

The distorted voice answered. " This...is your origin...your story...brother" After hearing that Roxas woke up.

(Song ends and changes into Roxas theme Kingdom hearts 2)

''Ahhhhh [gasping and panting]!'' Roxas said shaking his whole body trying to "remove" the darkness he felt in the dream.

" Woah, hold yer horses, Sugarcube, wake up Roxas you're having a nightmare" Applejack said trying to wake up her stallion friend.

"Applejack?! Is that you? what happened?" Roxas said.

" Yeah, it´s me, looks like ya were having a nightmare and a bad one. " Applejack replied.

"I couldn´t help it..." Roxas said.

" Ya know ya can tell me anythin´" Applejack said.

"Every time Applejack... every time I try to control a negative feeling this "being" wants to take control and use that to gain more power" Roxas explained.

"Being? you mean that somethin is living inside ya?" Applejack asked.

"Yeah...and every time I get angry or sad, he shows up, I thought I could hold it back, but now it just keeps getting worse" Roxas explained. "He can see all of my memories and read all of my thoughts, darn it... he even exposed some lies to Twilight, and now she doesn't want to talk to me anymore. "

"How terrible, but ya said ya can't control it?" Applejack asked.

Roxas shake his head, he wasn't sure why he couldn't control it.

" Well...I'm not an expert on the darkness, I think Princess Luna could help you, but...if that feeling or negative being strikes again... breathe in and out, and after that try to remember everypony you care about and love."

" But how can I prevent him from using that in his favor, he knows all about me, hell, he even turn my dream into a nightmare" Roxas said.

" Roxas...he might know all of your memories but a feeling is secret and personal it doesn't matter if you both share minds, just let him know that you are in charge and hang on to your happy moments" Applejack said.

" Thank you Applejack, for the advice" Roxas said grabbing Applejack´s hoove.

" Don't worry Roxas, I'm here for you...do ya have anything else to tell me?" The orange mare asked.

" Actually...yes, It's about my nightmare" Roxas replied. " I think is related to my connection with Sora."

" This Sora...I wonder if we will meet him someday...but ya were sayin´..." Applejack said.

"For some reason, I had a dream about Sora going through a castle to rescue his two best friends, Riku, and the other one was Kairi. I believe." Roxas said. " But when he finally arrived, he found out that his friend Riku was possessed by a dark entity and Kairi had lost her heart."

" Oh no, what a horrible scenario, what happened after?" Applejack replied.

" Well, Sora used a special keyblade to release his own heart and give it to Kairi, what I remember after that is seeing Sora falling into eternal darkness, I tried to save him, but when I touch him. The scenario changed into the first memory I had." Roxas explained.

" So you are sayin´ that when ya tried to touch Sora, ya wake up as yourself?" Applejack said.

" If you put it that way then yeah, that happened. And after that, the last thing I remember was seeing Sora and another boy that looked exactly like me, then another guy with a mask appeared and we all got engulfed by the darkness."

" Hmmm, quite interesting your dream clearly has a meaning, If I had to guess I would say that you soon will meet somepony that is going to change you forever, but, that's just a guess, we should go to Luna for aid. She's the expert on the dream stuff" Applejack said.

" But what about Twilight, I feel bad for her. Nightmare had no right on being that cruel to her" Roxas said.

" The best thing to do is that you go with her later and talk to her directly" Applejack suggested.

" You're right but for now...I just want to spend time here on the farm" Roxas said.

" Ya are always welcome here Roxas, ya are part of the family now" Applejack said blushing.

" Thank you Applejack" Roxas said hugging her, when they both stop holding they both stare into each other's eyes. Was that the perfect moment Applejack was waiting for?

" I need to tell him now" She thought.

" Roxas...I..." Applejack tried to speak but she couldn't bring herself to say it. " Would you like to help me with Bloomberg?"

" Bloomberg? Who is that?" Roxas asked.

" Follow me...I show you" She replied. Sadly Applejack was really angry at herself. " Ugh Again, Why I Can't tell him how I feel? I'm supposed to represent the element of honesty and all of this time I Just keep lying to myself. I must tell him the next time" Applejack thought.

" What's wrong AJ? you look like you want to tell me something" Roxas asked.

" Oh it's nothing, I'll tell you later" The orange mare replied blushing out.

Applejack led Roxas to the backyard of the house, where an apple tree was planted on a pot.

'' I am a little confused though, I suppose this is Bloomberg but, why is "he" so special?''. Roxas asked.

'' Well here's the thing Roxas about a year ago, some members of the Apple family founded a town in the southern plains, called Appleloosa." Applejack explained to Roxas.

"They have their apple orchard, but they don't have an apple tree of as good a quality as the ones we have here at Sweet Apple Acres. So Braeburn wrote me a letter asking me to take one of my apple trees for his new town."

"And that tree is Bloomberg...funny name I gotta say" Roxas replied questioning Applejack´s naming skills.

" Says the stallion who was name ROXAS" Applejack answered.

"Hehehe, you have a very good point," Roxas chuckled, acknowledging the irony in their exchange. The conversation had taken a playful turn, fostering a sense of camaraderie between the two.

"Hey, why don't you guys come with me? I'll appreciate some help," Applejack proposed, her eyes glimmering with a mixture of determination and a hidden motive. There was something else on her mind, a reason behind her invitation that she hadn't fully revealed.

"Uh, sure let me ask the other girls about this" Roxas said.

"All right I see y'all later at the train station" Applejack said.

"Fine, I´ll be there, this is going to be awesome, see you later Applejack." Roxas said.

The next day in the morning, the train to Appleloosa was already at the station and the whole group was getting ready to board.

Since Appleloosa was a new town, the train that went there was not one of the most modern designs. In fact, it was one of the old trains that were pulled by a dozen strong stallions. But although this train didn't depend on magic or steam to function, its driver wanted to have the same punctuality as the other trains, so the first whistle was given, announcing that in a few minutes, they would leave.

At the train station, there were very few ponies at that time in the morning, only those that had to board the express to Appleloosa, and all of them were already inside the train. The last warning whistle sounded at the station, indicating that they were only one minute from leaving.

Once Applejack arrived at the train station with her apple tree Bloomberg while she waited for Roxas and the others to catch up, she passed her time by getting Bloomberg into one of the train cars

"This may actually be a great opportunity!" Applejack muttered with a smile, talking to herself.

"I will be embarking on a field trip with Roxas," Applejack exclaimed, her cheeks turning a rosy shade as she envisioned a potential blossoming romance. "During this excursion, we'll have the chance to deepen our connection and, who knows, perhaps even share a genuine romantic kiss!" Her mind wandered to the possibility of a tender and intimate moment with Roxas, fueling her blush and filling her thoughts with dreams of a true romantic encounter.

"Many of the other girls have already had their private moments with Roxas, and it's something I haven't experienced yet," Applejack expressed with unwavering determination. She wore a confident smile, brimming with self-assurance, as she eagerly anticipated this trip with the charismatic Pegasus stallion. Applejack recognized the significance of the opportunity before her and was resolved not to let it slip away.

Upon arrival, Roxas spot the train station to be a large brown wood building that has a stable wood floor plain filled with a few black stands holding brochures and pamphlets to various locations across Equestria.

"We're here girls and it looks like Applejack's already on board''. Roxas said pointing to one of the train car's windows showing Applejack placing Bloomberg in

'' Then let's go everyone, another adventure awaits us in a whole new land''. Rainbow Dash said smirking at the idea.

Roxas and his group embarked on a train bound for the newly constructed western town of Appleloosa, where Applejack intended to transplant her prized tree, Bloomberg, into her relatives' orchard.

(Laughter and Merriment theme starts)

Excitement filled the air as everyone eagerly anticipated their arrival in Appleloosa. However, amidst the journey, Spike and Rarity displayed different degrees of discomfort. Rarity voiced her dissatisfaction with the arrangement of Applejack's tree being placed in a separate private cart at the back, which meant she had to share sleeping quarters with her friends. On the other hand, Spike felt weary from exerting his fire breath to cook snacks along the way.

'' And that's when the yellow birdie thought to himself, Hmm. My favorite little tree isn't such a little tree anymore. So she sang her song, big and strong, and they all lived in that great, big tree happily ever after. The... end''. Applejack said finishing reading a bedtime story to her apple tree

''Applejack! Were you reading a bedtime story to... an apple tree''? Rarity spoke unamused as she suddenly came into the private room

'' Heh... uh... Well, ya know, bein' replanted in a whole new place is very upsettin' for a tree... and Bloomberg here is one of my favorites''. Applejack tried to explain herself.

''No fair, Applejack! You've got a luxurious, private sleeper car for a tree, while I am crowded and cramped in the same car with all the other ponies. How am I supposed to get my beauty sleep''?! Rarity said complaining in frustration

''But Bloomberg's the whole reason we're makin' this trip. He needs his rest so we can give him as a gift to my relatives in Appleloosa''. She answered.

''Hmph! You talk about it as if it's your baby or something''. Rarity responded.

''Who you callin' a baby?! Bloomberg's no baby! Don't wet widdle Rarity make you all saddy-waddy. Bloomberg's a big and strong apple tree. Yes, he is. A-coochie-coochie-coo-coo-coo''! Applejack cooed said to her tree as she rub her hoof on it up and down while also nuzzling in its leaves

'' It's widdle Rarity who's all "saddy-waddy"! Urgh''! Rarity complained once more before turning around to leave.

Then suddenly a light bulb appear to flicker in her head and made her turn towards Applejack's direction.

'' Wait a minute, you wouldn't happen to be acting like this to court a certain white-grey pegasus stallion would you?''

''Umm... So what if I am, Roxas isn't your property as far I know''. Applejack said with a smug smile while also having one of her eyebrows lift to make her point.

'' Ah-ha I knew it you admit it to having to practice caring for an apple tree just so you can do it for real on Roxas and when you have a baby foal with him aren't you!'' Rarity says in an accusing revelation look on her face as she points a hoof toward her farmer friend

'' I didn't admit anything Rarity I just base this on a what if''. Applejack said in her rebuttal.

'' You didn't have to that smug expression on your face says it all from that comment of yours you're planning a loving attempt to get Roxas all to yourself''! Rarity said angrily getting closer to Applejack's face.

'' "I'm attempting to forge a connection with him, Rarity," Applejack asserted, nudging her head against Rarity's in a display of affectionate camaraderie. " And if Roxas and I truly establish a deep bond, I can offer him something he's never had before— a sense of family. What exactly do you have to offer him?"

'' Well I'm glad you ask darling. I can give him a life of romance he so dearly deserves since he wants somepony to love him with all her heart which I can provide to him since I know the subject about love more than you who spends almost all her time working on a farm instead of finding time to meet a young stallion to get to know of''. Rarity said with a smug smile.

'' Don't push your luck Rarity or you and I are going to have a problem''. Applejack said agitated

'' Fine but only because this is Roxas's first time riding on a Train and I'm not going to ruin it for him by having a brawl with you darling but the rest for Roxas's love will be mine to win''. Rarity added, looking defiantly at her friend as she pull herself back from Applejack

Hearing the latter, Applejack forgot her friend's noble gesture and put on the same challenging look as the unicorn. Now she understood, she was self-confident that no one could overcome her romantic moment with Roxas that she was even challenging her. And worst of all, Rarity had hit the spot, because Applejack continued to doubt if any of the moments lived between her and Roxas had become even half as romantic as those of her other friends.

"I will not lose." Applejack finally said, giving Rarity a fierce, defiant look, just like the ones they had on every time they competed against each other.

"Heh... good luck darling. You'll need it." Rarity said winking at her with an arrogant smile.

Applejack kept thinking about the challenge and pressed her lips tight as she made up her mind. This trip was no longer just to have a good time alone with Roxas, now she had a new goal. Before that trip was over, Applejack would make sure to have the most romantic kiss of all with Roxas.

'' Good and not so fast Sugarcube I'm not going to let you win his heart that easily you know cause I will fight as hard as I can to have Roxas in my life!'' Applejack said with a determined smile on her face

''Then the game continues Applejack ta-ta!'' Rarity said smirking and left the room.

''Oh no you don't I'm coming too!'' Applejack said following Rarity.

In the remaining train compartments, a myriad of conversations unfolded, each unique in its nature and participants.

'' Wow this is incredible!'' Roxas said in happy awe seeing the tree-hill tops, rounded grassy mounds, plain fields fill with many different kinds of flowers, rocky landscapes, and the orange-yellow desert wildlife fields. Seconds later Twilight arrived with him.

[Song ends]

" Have you got time to talk Roxas?" Twilight asked.

" Actually I wanted to talk with all of you, let me get the rest" Roxas said.

" Wait, first I want to talk with you about yesterday" Twilight replied.

" [sigh] Twilight...just forget about it...now is not the time" Roxas said.

" But--" Twilight said but was interrupted by Roxas.

" Look maybe later we can discuss that, for now, let's help Applejack with her problem"

" Fine" Twilight replied following Roxas to get the rest of the girls.

'' Alright guys listen, there's something I need to talk to all of you, about something dire''. Roxas said with a serious frown

''What is it Spiky?'' Rainbow dash said sitting right beside Fluttershy

''We're all open ears here Roxy!'' Pinkie said sitting behind Roxas's seat.

'' What is it that you want to tell us, Roxas?'' Spike asked

'' Don't forget about us Sugarcube, Darling''. Applejack and Rarity said sitting with Pinkie behind him

''Okay here goes''. Roxas mentality prepares him to tell his friends what he wants them to know

'' Girls do you all still want to continue this journey with me?'' Roxas said to the Mane 6 '' Because If you do get keyblades, the heartless and nobodies will start coming for you''.

''Huh, How Roxas?'' Fluttershy asked with a concerned eyebrow lifted up.

'' The Heartless are drawn to the Keyblades powers, they won't stop until the keyblade is destroyed or the wielder is killed, if the wielder is too old he will need to find a worthy successor to continue the fight or simply put his/her keyblade to rest ''. Roxas continued.

"To avoid drawing attention from the heartless, it is crucial to keep the keyblade concealed, unless it is necessary" Roxas advised. he emphasized the importance of not openly displaying the weapon for extended periods, as it would act as a magnetic force, continually attracting unwanted attention.

" And how exactly somepony is chosen to be a worthy successor?" Rainbow Dash asked.

" You must have a strong heart and will to fight for something" Roxas replied. " But for me. I still don't know why the keyblade choose me...

" Maybe...No! it has to be related to Sora that's all I know" Roxas said.

Brand new music starts playing in the background. Roxas first starts as a soft sad melody which he then later turns into a loud rocking melody.

In the distant past, fear consumed my soul
Yet now I realize, ignorance took its toll
Times have grown complex, and sadness prevails
Longing for the days when joy never failed
But I won't seek to return to what's gone
Today brings challenges, from which I'll learn and grow strong
My heart knows its truth, and I'll trust its song
It declares I was right all along

Now is the moment our destinies entwine
With shared hopes, our futures align
The tears shed in the past, let's dry them away
Embrace today's smiles, and let them forever stay
We stand united, in both pain and care
Through hardships, our bond strengthens, always there
As long as you're by my side, unwaveringly
I'll find strength for tomorrow, just wait and see

I've battled tirelessly, never to retreat
Chasing my passions, with the purpose to meet
My past shaped the person I am today
You won't witness me faltering or astray
Lately, I questioned if I should still persist
Wouldn't it be easier to say farewell and desist?
But I'll remain resolute, never forget
Ready to face my past, no longer beset

The freedom we once knew may fade away
Yet we march forward, undeterred on this pathway
Innocence may not return, nor carefree days
Yearning for happiness that no longer stays
But we press onward, growing stronger each dawn
No time for prayers or staying withdrawn
As long as belief thrives within our souls
Our bonds will strengthen, never breaking their hold

Now, after journeying so far and wide
Discover who you truly are, with unwavering pride
Together, we'll conquer every dream in sight
Forever united, an unstoppable might

The fading echoes of bygone freedom's reign
Won't hinder our progress, we'll persist and sustain
Innocence may be lost, but we won't surrender
Transforming pain into joy, striving for a better tomorrow

Woah, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, yeah

(Roxas theme starts)

'' Sniff ...That's was beautiful Roxas''. Twilight said smiling with a single tear in her eyes.

'' You have a voice of an Angel Roxas''. Rarity said tearing up ''Darling you're so aaahh!'' Rarity expressing her delight in his singing nearing passing out

''Impressive Sugarcube, my heart just skipped a bit''. Applejack can't hold back her tears.

'' Are you trying to get me all sappy Spiky'' Rainbow Dash having trouble staying her cool and confident self.

'' Hearing that song just makes me want to hug you, Roxas''. Pinkie Pie struggling to wipe away her tears

'' That music and singing were unlike anything we ever heard of in Equestria it was like it's from out of this world'' Fluttershy said trying to understand the wonderful musical melody in her happy sadness.

'' Now you're getting me all sad too Roxas but Bravo man that song was so cool'' Spike crying in Twilight's hooves.

Seeing Spike being in Twilight's embrace like that made Roxas hold his head with a hoof upon feeling a subatomic vibration, confused when he suddenly felt a realization that made him think he had always taken something for granted, but he can't determine what that is he is having a hard time remembering.

''Arrrahh Gah Why am I feeling pain''? Roxas finally said, feeling more and more unsure if this is another memory or his powers is acting up again, but what he couldn't deny was that this experience is bring back strong emotions.

''Roxas are you all right? You look kinda Pale right now''. The mane 6 and Spike said being worried over their Pegasus friend

As the migraines in his head continue. Roxas mind then shows him quick flashes of the fourteenth organization member during his time in the Organization helping him with missions, bonding with him, and trying to get away from him multiple times for some reason.''Augh huh What''?

The effect of the visions/memories he's seeing is causing the background around him on the Train to feel like it's becoming static and warping itself left and right causing him to stand up to look at them left and right. Until he then spotted the Girl in the black hood the same one as the one he saw in his flashes appeared right next to him and started walking towards one of the train doors at the end of the hall leading to a different car.

But after the song something happened to the grey stallion, Roxas hold his head with a hoof upon feeling a subatomic vibration, confused when he suddenly felt a realization that made him think he had always taken something for granted, but he can't determine what that is he is having a hard time remembering.

'' Arrrahh, Gah. Why am I feeling pain?'' Roxas finally said, feeling more and more unsure if this is another memory or his powers is acting up again, but what he couldn't deny was that this experience is bring back strong emotions.

''Roxas are you all right? You look kinda Pale right now''. The mane 6 and Spike said being worried over their Pegasus friend.

''Augh, huh, What''?

''No wait''. Roxas left his hoof on his head go and start limping walking on his hind legs to follow the XIV organization member

'' Ah...Ugh...ngh...arrk....Xi....Oh''. Roxas struggles to breathe and speak as he pants in and out air chasing after the girl in front of him.

As Roxas gets near and near to the hooded girl's back he lifts a hoof towards her and tries to get her attention by touching one of her shoulders but the moment he came into contact with her he sees an image of 3 boys at Destiny Islands sitting on the tree looking at out towards the Ocean with the Sun high up with clear blue skies.

" Ri....ku....Ka....iri...." Roxas said before passing out.

[Song ends]

Moments later Applejack and the others put Roxas in the same room as Bloomberg to sleep after checking his condition and went back to their car to talk about this.

'' Could someone tell me what happened to him?'' Spike walks back and forward in the train car thinking about the situation.

'' I'm not sure spike our examination on him didn't show any signs of pain on his body''. Fluttershy spoking moving a hoof up and down.

''Maybe he was just exhausted or something?'' Pinkie pie said

'' No, I don't think so darlings, Roxas was in distress trying to remember something''. Rarity argues with the group.

'' It was more like he didn't understand where he was at that time''. Applejack said her theory.

'' He was even trying to call out somepony's name as he limp towards the train's car door''. Rainbow Dash said.

'' Don't forget Roxas was also reaching out to that pony. Then afterward he said Riku and Kairi. I think he had another memory return about these two''. Twilight continues to probe and understand the situation

(Kingdom Hearts 1 End of the world theme starts)

Out of nowhere, an ominous portal materializes right within the confines of the wagon. Emerging from the mysterious gateway is none other than the sinister pony that had previously assailed Cloudsale.

'' Better hurry, Everypony...Or you'll never see Roxas again''. A voice said right next to them on the left side of the train car seats across from them.

'' Hey, I remember you you're the dark pony that attacked Roxas out of nowhere during the Best Young Flyer Competition in Cloudsdale''. Rainbow Dash said.

All they could see was that the dark pony was wearing a black cloak that looked exactly like Roxas's but the main difference was the strange helmet that covered all his face.

" Y...Your cloak is exactly the same as Roxas's...who are you? are you with the organization?"

'' You're very sharp I'll give you that, but no''. The dark pony said.

'' And replying to what your blue pegasus said...Heh...Guilty as charged I won't deny that''. The dark brown admits his actions by looking at them.

''What do you mean that we'll never see him again?'' All in the room spoke.

'' You all saw what's happening to him, right?''

'' His mind is starting to split up, the memories of who he was before and the memories of who he is now are colliding, is just a matter of time before he collapses entirely''.

'' Look-whoever you are- you don't know the first thing about Roxas''.

''All of us are a team. Are you trying to pick a fight with us or what?'' Rainbow Dash said these things with an attitude look towards the mysterious pony as she ready her fighting position

''Oh, grow up all of you''. The mysterious dark pony got up and look directly at them

'' Is that what you call friendship?'' He continued ''Nothing of you will ever know the full truth about him unless you go out and look for it yourselves''.

'' Come on, what could you all possibly learn when you're stuck here, looking at nothing but what's in your tiny little magical world''. The dark pony said while a corridor of darkness appear right next to him and after that, he turn to it and walk right into it vanishing from sight.

[Song ends]

Twilight stood up from her seat '' I'm going back to check on Roxas!'' She then starts running to the train's car door but Applejack blocked her way.

'' Whoa hold on there Twilight you can't just do that''.

''What! what are talking about Applejack? I'm just making sure that he's okay'' Twilight having a very confused look at the apple farmer.

'' That's what that guy wants us to do so we can act paranoid and then boom we won't have any energy to help Roxas when he's in danger from that guy, we should plan this up first''. Applejack explained her reasons.

''But he could be in there with him right now; doing celestia's who knows what to him!'' Twilight argue with applejack.

'' If we make any rash decisions we'll only make the situation worse''. Applejack insist on getting Twilight to let what that mystery pony said go.

'' Applejack! How can you of all ponies be so laid-back at a time like this?!'' Twilight said grinding her teeth.

The orange mare breathes some air out of her and looked at the unicorn mare neutrally. And trying to suppress the need to expose what Roxas told her about Twilight.

'' Twilight it's not like I don't care about Roxas if we're going to protect somepony important to us. Then think about what would be the best course of action right now''.

Twilight thought about the matter for a bit and realize something

'' I get it if I go in now I'll be playing right into his hooves and put Roxas in a dangerous situation that he won't be able to get out of...But I am worried about him Applejack how am I supposed to let this go?'' Twilight looks at the earth pony farmer

'' Focus on putting your trust in Roxas and besides if the guy wanted to hurt him he could be done it sooner when we got on the train or this whole time while we were talking but so far we heard nothing else coming out of the train after he spoke to us''.

''He's just trying to mess with our heads we can't give him that leverage and opportunity to tear us apart''. Applejack finished her statements.

'' All right I won't play his little game we'll check on him tomorrow morning''. Twilight sighed in defeat as she is finally giving in to Applejack's plan

Applejack walks towards Twilight and put a hoof on her right shoulder. ''Twilight he needs some space for him to make sense of everything he saw in his head and we wait for him to tell us so we can sort it out with him''.

" Yeah you're right he needs some rest after all that happen, let's go to sleep night is arriving" Twilight said while everypony returned to the bedroom wagons.

'' Oh man, we're going fast! This is so exciting, I can't even wait! Rainbow Dash can barely contain her excitement about going to another town in the countryside.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh my goodness...

''[sigh] For crying out loud in the morning''! Rarity said while trying to cover her ears with a pillow to conceal the noise.

Fluttershy: I can't wait! Rainbow Dash: Yeah, yeah! Oh, my gosh!]

'' [groan] Do you guys mind? I was up early fire-roasting those snacks you're all eating, and I'm pooped!'' Spike lashes out at his friends when he's trying to get some shut eyes.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, speaking of it, some of these popcorn kernels didn't get popped.

'' Okay, fine...'' Spike then breathes out his green flames but he burns her popcorn making it turn black.

'' Ghk...'' Was all Rainbow Dash said as one of the burning popcorn popped and exploded into her eye

''Good night!'' Spike said and turn towards the opposite side to fall asleep.

'' Uhh... maybe it's time we all got a little shut-eye. We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow''. Twilight said and then starts to turn off the fire lamp in their train car.

''Awwww''! Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie all said together

Spike: [snoring]

Rainbow Dash: [whispering] Psst! Pinkie Pie, are you asleep yet?

Pinkie Pie: [whispering] No, are you asleep yet?

'' [whispering] If I was sleeping, how could I have asked you if you were asleep?'' Rainbow said after lighting up a candle and trotting toward Pinkie's bed

Pinkie Pie: [whispering] Oh yeah! [giggle]

Rainbow Dash: [whispering] When we get to Appleloosa, you think we'll have to carry that heavy tree from the train to the orchard?

Pinkie Pie: [whispering] What tree? Do you mean Bloomberg?

Rainbow Dash: [whispering and sarcastically] ...No, Fluttershy.

Pinkie Pie: [whispering] Fluttershy's not a tree, silly.

Twilight Sparkle: What's going on?

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash thinks Fluttershy's a tree.

Rainbow Dash: [whispering] I do not think she's a tree! I was just–

Twilight Sparkle: Did you say she was a tree?

Rainbow Dash: [whispering] No. Well... Yes. But not exactly–

Twilight Sparkle: Ya know she's not a tree, right?

Pinkie Pie: She's not a tree, Dashie!

Fluttershy: I'd like to be a tree...

'' Oh come on!! [door opens and slams]'' Spike, frustrated with his inability to fall asleep, makes his way to the private cart to bunk with Bloomberg and Roxas.

Twilight Sparkle: Well that was kind of huffy.

Fluttershy: Huffy the magic dragon!

All except Rarity: [giggles]

'' Would you all be quiet... Now?!'' Rarity, frustrated herself, demands they be quiet, and all of them go to sleep.

''Aaaaaah''! [ they all shouted out and blow out the candle together and rush to each of their beds after seeing Rarity yelling at them with her face covered in a mud mask and cucumber slices]

''Bloomberg...? Roxas? Sorry, but I tend to snore a bit. Good night. [sigh]'' Spike said sleeping right in between Roxas and the apple tree.

Roxas didn't respond, he was struggling with something in his mind all this time.

" Ghh, KRGH" Roxas struggled, it looked like he couldn't move but it was just an illusion created in his mind. Moments later Nightmare came by.

" What do we have here ¿who is this new fella? " he said referring to the pony with the mask.

" I can sense it, but for some reason, he is close to you, some memories...unknown memories that I saw deep inside you...I felt something similar, hahahaha HAHHAHAHA" Nightmare said starting to lose his mind.

" What are you talking about? I never saw him in my life, I don't even know why he has the organization cloak" Roxas said.

" I don't care, what I want is to be part of him, he is just like you but he's not afraid of use the darkness, the possibilities... are never-ending" Nightmare replied.

" Ha, and do you think he's going to accept you just like that? " Roxas said.

" Don't you see it? he's interested in you and I know everything about you...I read your mind idiot, when the time comes I will make an exchange with him...he will be forced to accept it, HAHAHAHA"

" Will see about that, once I talk with Luna you will be gone forever, is just a matter of time" Roxas replied mocking Nightmare out.

" Tsk " Nightmare said disappearing enraged with Roxas plan.

Roxas open one of his eyes just to see Bloomberg and Spike sleeping alongside him.

" This peace...I need to find Luna quick before all of this comes to an end" Roxas thought going back to sleep again.

--To be continued--

Chapter 19: Illusions part 2

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Day 64: Kidnapped

The next morning Roxas was still sleeping heavily, meanwhile, the other girls were up watching and appreciating the whole landscape.

''Huh hey everypony look A buffalo stampede!'' Twilight said to get the attention of the others.

When the rest of the mane 6 came towards Twilight's window they were all awing and were surprised to see a herd of buffalo running at full speed next to the train. They were all wearing feathers on their heads, with unfriendly faces as they took momentum.

'' I just love their accessories!'' Rarity said admiring their unique feather native headbands.

'' They're getting awfully close to the train or is it just me''. Twilight began to notice how the buffalo herd is right next to them right now.

The buffalos then start ramming into the side of the train in an ambush attack making a sudden blow and causing their whole wagon to wobble. ''Whoooaa'' all the mane six shoutings indistinctly from the impact and making them form into a pony-sizes bouncy ball that falls to the floor.

A new blow to the wagon caused the company to hold onto each other as they were rolling and bounced all around the train car.
'' I want to speak to the manager!'' Rarity shouted in the struggles.

Then a third hit came to the side of the train, causing the six ponies to fall to the floor again on impact. As for Spike and Roxas Due to lack of sleep and Roxas's unexpected fainting the previous night, he and Spike sleep throughout the entire attack.

''[snoring]'' Spike says as both his and Roxas's beds were moving back and forward from all the commotions happening outside

''Oooh, looky! Now they're doing tricks!'' Pinkie Pie informs the others about the situation.

Out of the crowd of buffaloes, a small young leaner female buffalo leaped between the backs of its companions. ''Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Now do a backflip!... Or... Just jump?''

She then leaped on top of the moving train, doing a reckless stunt that Rainbow Dash couldn't help but admire.

''Hmm.. Something tells me this isn't a circus act''. Rainbow prepares to fly after her but was stopped by Pinkie

'' Whoa hold on a second there you can't go out there without this Rainbow dash''. Pinkie pulls out Rainbow's kingdom hearts clothes from within her fluffy mane

'' Pinkie how did you even get my clothes there up into my cloud house?'' Rainbow asks in surprise.

'' Ooh silly dashie, it's not just your clothes I brought but everypony else here you girls''. Pinkie Pie started to scratch her mane and a few seconds later the rest of her friend's warrior outfits came out of it.

'' Where did you even find time to do this without us noticing pinkie?'' Twilight asked her eccentric pink friend

'' Guys do you all want to keep on doing the whole asking me twenty questions gaming routine until somepony arrives to murder us?'' Pinkie said in a knowing look sarcastic way.

''No''. All five mares reply

'' Then let's stop wasting time and get to work on this new adventure we're going on and make sure that we all live to fight for another day Let's Go!'' Pinkie quickly says while donning her destiny's garments.

As soon as the group have put on their attires Rainbow Dash flew up to the top of the train to get answers about what is happening right now.

'' Hey there, where ya headed in such a hurry? Wow, you're pretty quick for someone so... bulky. No offense!'' Rainbow Dash appears right in front of the female buffalo to get her attention.

But the buffalo outmaneuvers Rainbow Dash by using her quick reflexes to sidestep to the left. '' I just wanna know– Hey! I'm talking to you–'' She then jumps nimbly and make a 360 barrel roll which she manages to do perfectly and lands right outside the door of the next wagon, across from where Rainbow Dash was.

'' Whoa... Arrgggg... I got you now, you– [groan]'' Rainbow says in amazement but quickly dismisses it to continue chasing her but instead crashes head-on into a train railroad crossing sign.

Once she alluded her attacker she began to disconnect the caboose from the other train cars by using one of her legs to kick directly at the small connection point that held the two wagons together and caused it to unhinge.

As a result, upon the wagon's separations she whistle her brethren to come to her location and have them push the disconnected caboose down the line in the opposite direction, with Bloomberg, Roxas, and Spike still inside. As soon as the others arrive all six ponies could only watch on as the wagon carrying Bloomberg, Roxas, and Spike was left behind as the train continued to speed onward.

''[gasp] They've got Bloomberg and Roxas!'' Applejack shouted terrified when she saw that the wagon where her beloved apple tree and the precious stallion were traveling was left behind and was kidnapped by a herd of buffalos

''Heeeelp!'' Spike yells at the top of his lungs through a window calling out to his friends.

''[gasp] They even got Spike!'' Twilight shouted out in worry about her adopted little brother.

'' Ugggh..'' Rainbow dash said upon regaining conscious.

'' Heeeelp!'' Spike yells again to Rainbow dash from a distance.

"Oh now you´ve done it, Kidnapping Spike and my special somepony Roxas...Ha! I'll show her what happens when you anger the best flyer in all of Equestria and Keyblade wielder apprentice Rainbow Dash! Ow...''. Rainbow said moving a hoof in the air and start shaking it wildly showing her frustrations at the female buffalo while also rubbing her sore head that had a small bump from crashing into the train sign.

As the convoy heads up towards Appleloosa, Twilight voice out her anger at Applejack.

(Kingdom Hearts ReChain of Memories Face it music play)

'' Well I hope you are happy with yourself Applejack because thanks to you we lost Roxas''.

''My Fault? how is it my fault that we lost Roxas Twilight?'' Applejack said as she fails to see how it directly points to her.

'' I told you you should have let one of us stay there in that private room with him in order to keep watch over him after he faint''.

'' Twilight we can't keep tabs on him 24/7 and besides he needs some time being in a room alone to get his thoughts in order after he awakens from his sleep''.

'' But it will be easier for him to handle that if one of us is with him to help Roxas sort out all the details from what tragic memories he went through this time so he can stay calm in the process Applejack!'' Twilight continued.

'' How was I supposed to know someone was planning on robbing the train the next day I had no idea so you can't pin all of this on me''!

'' Don't you get it Applejack if we're not there when Roxas wakes up who knows how he'll react to being kidnapped by a herd of wild buffalos and what his mental state will be in when we find him he will probably think that the buffalos took us out and only kept him alive because of how useful he could be to them and then poof his darkness might use this opportunity to make him berserk and slaughter every single one of the buffalo's herd in his destructive path''.

''I...Uh...'' Applejack said realizing her mistake.

" I hope you understand why I insisted on staying with him in that empty room last night, Applejack. It's important to me that he wakes up and realizes that we're here to support him during this difficult time. He must see that at least one of us is by his side when he opens his eyes."

''Wait what's that suppose to mean Twilight?''

'' Well it's obvious that since I pointed that fact out it clearly to show that I may be the one pony that cares enough to know how serious Roxas's dangerous situation is and want to make an effort to help him overcome it!'' Twilight said with anger.

''Say that again?'' Applejack tempts Twilight to try her.

''If the Cowgirl boots fits!'' Twilight taunts Applejack.

" WELL! IF YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT CARES ABOUT HIM, WHY YOU DIDNT BELIEVE HIM LAST NIGHT WHEN HIS "ALTER EGO" SAID SOME MEAN THINGS ABOUT YOU HUH?" Applejack shouted.

" How did y..." Twilight said but was interrupted.

" Yeah! Roxas told me, you leave him alone the other night and he came to me to unburden himself, he was really sad you know" Applejack continued. " So don't come at me saying that you are the only one that cares for him, we all do"

" You weren't there, and if you say that you care for him, whose idea was it to leave him alone uh?" Twilight said mocking Applejack

''Urk...why you...Ahhh!'' Applejack tackles Twilight to the train's car floor.

'' G-Get off me!'' Twilight said casting a purple magical aura from her horn to levitate Applejack off her body.

'' Whoa!" Applejack said after getting tossed in the opposite direction of the train car.

The two ponies then got up on all fours and stared down at each other with serious frowns.

'' You really want to do this Twilight?'' Applejack asked.

''That all depends on your move Applejack''. Twilight replied.

Upon hearing that Applejack and Twilight continue their stare down until she started to prepare casting a spell at her provoking Twilight to defend herself. Once both of them have they're spells ready they both spoke.

''Fire!'' Applejack launches her attack.

''Fira!'' Twilight launches out her attack.

As the two fireballs collided together it started to become a stalemate for 5 seconds but since Twilight's fireball was much bigger and stronger than Applejack

''Huh no... EARTH!!'' Applejack said summoning an earth wall that blocked the attack.

'' Had enough applejack? Or do you want some more?''. Twilight said

Applejack rode around the earth wall to start another round with Twilight but the rest of their friends started to block the path between the two ponies.

'' Girls what do you think you're doing? This is between me and Twilight!'' Applejack demands a response.

'' No! what are you two trying to prove by fighting like this? Roxas is in danger right so we have to get our heads together and find out how are we going to save him this is right here isn't getting us anywhere''. Pinkie Pie said.

'' Pinkie is right we don't have time to be fighting amongst ourselves we need a plan to help get our friends back''. Fluttershy said.

'' I concur with them, Applejack and Twilight, you both did have good points about how we can help Roxas but you two must realize by now that sometimes our ideas won't always get us the results we hope to expect so we have to work on improvising them once we can get the chance to do so'' Rarity said

'' Sorry Applejack, I guess I got carried away with my assumptions of blame towards you, it's just I don't want us to lose him Roxas means everything to us as we are to him''. Twilight said rubbing her elbow with her hoof.

'' And I'm sorry too, Twilight, for attacking you and saying some private things, it just you accuse me of wanting to get Roxas taken away from us and not caring for him made me snap that you thought that don't value Roxas's life at all''. Applejack said lowering her hat down in sadden way.

Then suddenly the train skidded to a halt making the girls realize that they have arrive at their Destination.

'' We're here c'mon everypony let's go rescue Roxas, Spike, and Bloomberg''. Twilight said in her usual happy self.

'' Right back at ya Sugarcube follow me, everypony I know who can help us find the buffalos''. Applejack said in her natural serious way while putting her hat back on herself.

'' Yippie we got these two stop wanting to hurt each other!'' Pinkie said cheerfully.

'' I'm so glad you two aren't fighting anymore cause we have bigger things to worry about''. Fluttershy relaxingly said

'' Excellent now that we have this all sorted out, it´s time for us to make our move darlings''. Rarity said with a serious smile.

(song ended)

Upon arriving at Appleloosa, Applejack rushes out to tell her cousin Braeburn, who had been waiting excitedly at the station for their arrival, that they have a problem.

''Hey there! Welcome ta A-A-ppleloosa!'' An unknown stallion with yellow fur, a light brown mane, and tail, a cutie mark of a red apple on his flank, and was wearing a leather vest and hat. greeting the ponies that have arrived at Appleloosa train station.

'' Braeburn, listen–'' Applejack said trying to get Braeburn attention but he interrupts her.

'' Cousin Applejack, mind yer manners, you have yet ta introduce me to your compadres! Shame on you!'' Braeburn scold Applejack.

'' Braeburn, listen, somethin' terrible's happened–'' Applejack spoke again, Unfortunately, Braeburn insists on giving his cousin and her friends a tour around the new town.

'' Terrible is right, your train is a full seven minutes late! That's seven minutes less for you to delight in the pleasures and wonders of... A-A-A-ppleloosa! Boggles the mind, we settler ponies built all this in just the past year, doesn't it?! And as you can see, we have all of the finest comforts. Like horse-drawn carriages''! Braeburn said showing the group the town

When Applejack and her friends saw the town, they immediately noticed how rustic it was, much like the old towns of the Old West, with large wooden houses, carriages pulled by the ponies themselves, a tavern, and of course, all wearing hats like it was done in the old west.

Black Stone: Okay, you pull now.

Noteworthy: Aww, we just switched.

Braeburn: And those there are horse-drawn carriages.

Applejack: ...Listen, Braeburn, I– Oof!

Braeburn: And here's our local waterin' hole, the Salt Block.

Morton Saltworthy: That's enough salt for you!

Ol' Salt: Can't I at least... get a glass of water?

Braeburn then led them to a small house at the entrance to the village, where a stallion with a large mustache rested, wearing a blue leather jacket, a red scarf around his neck, and a black hat, but what caught the mare's attention the most was the silver star he had on his jacket and his intimidating look.

'' Over there's the office of Sheriff Silverstar''.

'' And here's where we have our wild west dances! And here's where we have our mild west dances!" Braeburn quickly shoves the group to the center of town to see the earth pony farmers and their families dancing and having fun in their community activities.

'' But, Braeburn, we–'' Applejack tries to speak again but Braeburn then led them to the final area of their tour.

On the outskirts of town, there is a ravine, Applejack, and the others notice in the middle of the ravine there was a large plain, in which several dozen apple trees were planted. And some farmer ponies were underneath and were hitting the apple trees with great effort.

'' And here's the most wonderful sight in all of... A-A-Appleloosa! Our apple orchard''. Braeburn said pointing at the massive land plain of fully grown apple orchards

Applejack: Braeburn!

Braeburn: The first harvest should be any day now.

Applejack: Braebu–

Braeburn: Good thing too!

Applejack: Brae–

Braeburn: 'Cause we need that grub to live on.

Applejack: BRAEBURN!

Braeburn: Uh, yes, cuz?

Applejack finally getting Braeburn's attention. She tells him what had happened to the train before their arrival, and Braeburn sadly says that he's aware of the whole situation, stating that the buffalo are demanding for them to remove the trees, but they argue that they can't, otherwise, the town wouldn't be able to survive in the desert.

Applejack: You have a very nice town an' all, but we have a hu-uge problem! Some of our friends are missin'!

Fluttershy: A stampede of buffalo.

Rarity: They took Spike and Roxas!

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash went after them!

Fluttershy: And we can't find Pinkie Pie.

Applejack: And we had an apple tree with us for your orchard, but they took that too!

Braeburn: Did you say... buffalo? [sigh] Them buffalo, they want us settler ponies to take every single tree you see here of this land. They are sure as hay don't want any new ones added in.

Fluttershy: But why?

Braeburn: Beats me. We put a lot of hard work into this land, so we can feed our town, our families, our foals! And now they're sayin' all these trees have to go? T'ain't fair...

Upon hearing that made the whole group have concerned thoughts about the situation with sad looks on their faces, but most of it was worrying about what is happening to their pegasus-colt Roxas.

Meanwhile back with Rainbow dash

She was somewhere in the middle of the desert sneaking around very stealthily hopping around from one big rock to another, quickly peeking at her surroundings left and right, and tip-toeing around and passing cacti, animal bones, and sandy dunes.

'' Ooh, I can't wait to get my hooves on that little buffalo... Hnnh... Ow! Nobody tricks Rainbow Dash and gets away with it''.

'' Boo!!'' Pinkie pie appeared right next to her.

'' Yah! ...Pinkie Pie!'' Rainbow Dash screams out floating in the air and falling down to the ground.

'' Ah, ya caught me! Looks like I tricked you and didn't get away with it either! You're good''. Pinkie Pie said.

'' Shhshh! What do you think you're doing Pinkie?!'' Rainbow put a hoof to the piny mare's mouth to keep her quiet

'' Coincidentally, I had the same idea as you Rainbow Dash that is to find and rescue Spike and Roxas by getting to the buffalo herd''. Pinkie said her reasons for showing up with her.

'' Well you gotta get out of here!" Rainbow hastily said.

Pinkie Pie: I do?

Rainbow Dash: You're gonna blow my cover.

Pinkie Pie: I am?

'' And the more of us there are out here, the more chances of us getting... caught.'' Rainbow Dash said putting her hooves on her pinkie's chest and insisting on telling her to leave but when they heard a rumbling noise, like that of an avalanche that was rapidly approaching.

Then they both saw how a cloud of dust was fast approaching them. It was already too late when they realized that this cloud of dust and noise was caused by a huge herd of buffalo, which quickly surrounded them and blocked their way.

Several dozen buffaloes had surrounded them, all very different from Little Strongheart since these were adult males, large and corpulent. They all shared disgusted looks when they saw who invaded their lands. And those disgusted looks quickly turned to angry looks when seeing that these invaders are trespassing on their home turf

'' Run, Pinkie, I'll hold 'em off. Save yourself!'' Rainbow Dash said getting ready in her fighting position on all fours with a frown on her face.

''Stop! Dash, Pinkie, 'sup? Hey, no worries, I know those guys. They're cool''. Suddenly from out of nowhere Spike appeared with the herd of buffalos using the new respect that he has somehow earned from the buffalo to break the fight.

'' If you say so, Spike. Catch ya later, bro''. One of the male buffalo said to Spike casually and left the area.

Pinkie and Rainbow Dash are brought to the buffalo tribe's camp as the Sun was about to set and turn into Night, where they meet the young female buffalo that they saw from the train again. Upon arrival, Pinkie and Rainbow Dash saw the place where the tribe settled, a plain with several cloth and leather huts where the buffalo lived temporarily.

Immediately the buffaloes pushed them to the center of the place, where there was a bonfire and a huge standing buffalo, much more imposing than the others and wearing a large Indian plume.

'' Seems they took me by mistake. And they feel awful about it too, poor guys. Fortunately, they respect dragons, so they treat me like an honored guest''. Spike said across from the bonfire

''[sniff] Ugh...'' Rainbow said and move away from a bowl which was an ugly dough without much color or flavor, which seemed more like plaster than food.

'' Still, they don't like ponies much, though... But you're with me, so it's cool''. Spike continues to reassure Rainbow dash

'' Huh. Well, I still don't trust them. I say we turn tail and bail while we still–'' Rainbow Dash said as she stood up and trotted around the bonfire a little to look around the campsite for any suspicious activities lurking around the areas.

''Mmm! [munching] Before we finish eating? Are you loco in the coco?! Can I please have more of that mushy stuff, whatever it was?'' Pinkie Pie said after globing the whole mushy bowl like a snob pig.

'' Certainly. It's the only thing we have to eat in these lands." A female buffalo said with a sad smile after shortly arriving with a bowl of blue gems for Spike.

"It's not tasty but it's very nutritious. And, Mr. Spike, you like gemstones, yes?'' the buffalo said offering the bowl to him

'' Turquoise. Mmm! [munching] Heh hah! This here is Little Strongheart, and these are my friends Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash''. Spike said chowing down on his dinner meal

'' You!'' Rainbow Dash pointed at the female buffalo with revelation anger.

''You!'' Little strongheart said upon recognizing the blue winged pegasus.

''That's it! We are outta here!'' Rainbow Dash turns to leave to find Roxas and Bloomberg

'' Wait! Please accept my apologies for what happened on the train. We didn't mean for anyone to be hurt''. Little Strongheart said trying to explain her actions to Rainbow Dash.

''Yeah, right! You and your buffalo herd attacked the train and dislodged it capturing not only the train car but kidnapping two of our friends''. Rainbow Dash turns her head back to lash out harshly toward little Strongheart.

'' We only ever wanted the tree. The settler ponies have overtaken the land and have planted an orchard all over it! Because of their thoughtlessness, we can no longer run over our traditional stampeding grounds''. Strongheart explain their reasons

Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie: Huh?

'' I think it's time they met Chief Thunderhooves''. Spike said finishing his food and go getting the Leader of the Buffalo tribe.

" I Don't care, where is Roxas?" Rainbow Dash said but she was interrupted by a strong deep voice.

" Why are you bringing these pathetic ponies before me?" A great buffalo said in a deep voice, looking with extreme disgust at Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie.

'' So they can know how important these lands are to you Chief Thunder-hooves''. Spike said

'' Hmmh. We have a long and winding stampeding trail that we have run upon for many generations. Those were our sacred lands! It's our ancestral route that we must cross every year, and you occupied and blocked it without caring about anything. All of our ancestors traveled that route for centuries, and now you arrive and usurp our lands and destroy our ancestral traditions." [breath] My father stampeded upon these grounds, and his father before him, and his father before him, and his father before him, and his father before him, and–''. Chief Thunderhooves explaining their life story.

'' I think they get the idea, Chief''. Little Strongheart said stopping their leader from monologuing too much.

Chief Thunderhooves: Hmph. It is a sacred tradition to run the path every year. But this year, these... settler ponies, these... [snort] Appleloosans! [snorting]

Little Strongheart: They planted apple trees all over it without asking our permission.

Pinkie Pie: Well that's not very nice. Right, Rainbow Dash?

'' Hmph...'' Rainbow dash acted like she doesn't care.

'' The ponies refused to move their trees, so we are stuck here, and it is not fair!'' Little Strongheart said angrily.

Spike: See, Rainbow Dash? They had a good reason to–

''Huh... Ah!'' Rainbow stop all the talking by standing up and doing a heavy stomp to the ground with her hoof.

[buffalos gasping]

'' I'll say they had a good reason! C'mon. We have some apple-pickin' Appleloosans to talk to!'' Rainbow Dash said changing her attitude from hatred to determination to help the buffalo herd.

It made the buffalos smile at her answer.

'' Oh thank you for listening and seeing to reason Rainbow Dash we buffalos appreciate it''. Little Strongheart said in ceremonious happiness.

'' But first, where's our friend Roxas? we need to see if he's okay''. Rainbow Dash said.

'' Oh...umm about your friend... Rainbow dash he's not here anymore''. Little Strongheart said with a little cringe.

'' Huh? What are you talking about? he's not here?'' Rainbow Dash said.

'' He was with the apple tree along with Spike when you took the train car holding them''. Pinkie Pie said

'' Yeah Strongheart... you and I both saw him resting in one of your tents after you found him in that train with me and we couldn't wake him up''. Spike said

''I know it's just, Spike when you left with some of our herd to find your friends... the pegasus Roxas you called had woken up shortly after, took the apple tree with him, and started flying away''. Strongheart said.

''What?!'' Pinkie, Rainbow, and Spike at the same time

'' I agree with my daughter, your pony friend has not only woken from his slumber but he attacked some of my buffalos that were guarding the apple tree we captured and made off with our Prize''. Chief Thunder-hooves said.

'' Not only that but he somehow managed to attack them without lifting a hoof to hit them. He was using the Wind to do that without having to use his wings or anything to create a friction of air to blow them aside in his direction and around his sides ''.

''And apparently, it might have just been the sun reflecting off my eyes but when I saw him walking towards the apple tree from a distance his blue eyes were like kinda glowing and changing yellow''.

'' Then as soon he was at the tree something came out of his back some kind of dark tentacles things which wrap around the tree pulling it up from the ground and then he just took off at random direction and he did all of this without saying a single word to us''. Little Strongheart said all of these things.

''WHAT?!'' All 3 of them say again but louder this time

''Oh no Dashie he's-''. Pinkie pie try to say

'' I know Pinkie but where could he have gone?'' Rainbow dash said.

'' Wait a minute Strongheart, so Roxas took Bloomberg with him in his escape, that means he must be heading towards Appleloosa''. Spike said smiling pointing out the fact.

'' Hmm that does make sense since you all were heading to that town there with that new apple tree to plant so he musta left to finish the job''. Strongheart said

'' No! That is unacceptable he must be stopped, he is a dangerous creature with unknown dark magic, he´s a menace''. Chief Thunder-hooves said in anger

'' Whoa, hold on there chief did you forget that some of your men were taken down by him so easily without him putting up a fight?''. Spike pointed out.

'' He's is right, you're only making things worse, let us handle Roxas, we know how to deal with him better than any of you could''. Pinkie said putting a hoof on her chest.

'' You all can count on us to straighten this whole situation out but you need to trust us''. Rainbow said seriously.

'' You're all asking us to put our entire lives in your hooves to make this right, I trust you guys you have my word''. Little Strongheart said.

''[sighing] Fine but you only get one chance to fix this otherwise we'll have to take our land back by Force Understand!'' The leader of the buffalo herd said sternly.

'' Don't worry Chief Thunder-hooves we will help make this right for your people and the ponies in Appleloosa let's go, team''. Spike said having a fist up in the air.

'' Wait before we leave, do any of you know why your friend is doing all of this for a tree?'' Little heart said.

'' It's because it belongs to one of our friends, her name is Applejack, and Roxas the pegasus you just met is living and working with her family''. Rainbow Dash said.

'' Applejack spent a lot of time caring and growing that tree at her farm in Ponyville and Roxas knows how much that tree means to her since it reminds her of her family''. Pinkie Pie continued.

'' And he wants to make sure that she's happy especially since her family took him to their Home two months ago after he was injured trying to get to safety from his enemies hunting him down like a mouse trying to evade a group of snakes from eating them''. Spike finish concluding the statements.

''I see thank you for telling me, now let's go find your friend''. Little Strongheart said with a sympathetic smile.

Elsewhere in the desert...

'' I'm...almost there... I can feel... my friends nrgh!'' Roxas said with difficulty as he flies in the air with the apple tree Bloomberg behind his back.

" I don't remember... how I woke up in the desert with Bloomberg, but now that I Have him I should bring it back to the town.

'' It's been a long flying trip... but on the bright side... no native equestrian animals, heartless, and nobodies... have been appearing to try to kill me. Heh heh heh... wait what's that ahead of me''. Roxas stammers as he sees some buildings that are some distance in front of him.

Upon arriving he sees a big sign at the entrance of the village

''Welcome to Appleloosa. Yes, I finally made it Now all I have is Argh''. Roxas said but felt a dark energy pulse coming from within

'' No! Not like this I must hurry and plant this for Applejack''. Roxas struggled to stay afloat but soon felt like somepony was watching him from behind.

" No Nightmare... you're not ruining this...I´m not going to let you" Roxas said.

" So lame...I already did it with the buffalos in the morning, hehe" Nightmare said.

" What did you do?!" Roxas asked.

" Well I know that we are being watched, I needed to catch the attention of our guest, so I put some buffalos to sleep" Nightmare said.

" You trash! How di-" Roxas stopped.

Roxas quickly turn around to see if anybody was behind him but to his surprise, no pony was there.

''Huh that's strange I could swear somebody was there watching me" He thought.

" He´s here I know, you can't stop me Roxas you're just delaying the truth." Nightmare mocked him.

'' Just...shut...up" He said with struggle.

As Roxas continues to fly around Applelossa to find the perfect spot to plant Bloomberg a dark shadowy figure emerges from the ground and continues its pursuit of its target.

Roxas noticed the buildings are large rustic wooden houses and empty carriages that need to be pulled by the ponies themselves. He saw that no pony was outside at this time of night so he figure the citizens have all gone home while his friends must have spent the night somewhere in the village so he continue scouring around. Until when he arrived at the outskirt of the village he spots a ravine and noticed in the middle of the ravine there was a large plain, in which several dozen apple trees were planted.

'' This must be the place where Applejack wanted to place Bloomberg in now where to put it...ah-ha''. Roxas saw an unused hilltop in the field of apple trees that overlooks the entire valley of the apple orchard plain so he planted Bloomberg at the top of the hill.

'' And...there we go...Bloomberg Welcome to your new home!'' Roxas said placing the tree down while his hooves turn dark.

His body also started to turn dark. He then grabbed some red flowers from within the apple plain to bring them all together and make the planting of Applejack's tree special by making a red rose heart-shaped image around the Tree enabling it to become a symbol of peace and union that despite it being grown in a wasteland if there are people that care about it and work together to keep it alive than there is hope for its survival in the future the same thing that Roxas himself is going through too.

'' Heh, mission accomplished...I did it for you Applejack Urrk... A-ah-ah''. Roxas said smiling but his body started to get numb.

" Is time, lend me your body, I can feel that our guest is here" Nightmare ordered.

" N...N...No...o...o..." Roxas fainted just as the darkness engulfed his entire body.

At the same time, a dark corridor appeared, and from its insides, the dark brown pony appeared.

'' What we have here? ''. The dark brown said appearing before him.

" So we met at last, I wanted to see you" Nightmare said.

" You must be the dark entity that has taken my brother´s body, what a silly joke" The pony said.

" You are not a very cherry fella, aren´t you? But well let´s get straight to the point" Nightmare said

" Which is..."

" I think we both have something the other wants, I can offer you more power and eradicate your weaknesses entirely just let me see inside your memories it caught my eye that here in your "brother" body I saw memories of you but they were quite blurry " Nightmare explained.

" HAHAHA, you pitiful creature I would never let you see my memories, although...your offer is quite tempting but I have seen your true intentions you're so easy to read like an open book. " The pony said. " You are just searching for a new stronger host to consume, and your search is over you have one in front of you."

" Eh, you are more clever than the boy here, so what did you say, do we have a deal?" Nightmare said.

" Yes, but first, you will have to wait...I have some plans for you" The dark pony said.

" Oh no I'm not going to leave before seeing something" Nightmare said jumping out from Roxas´s body and trying to merge with the dark pony.

But the dark pony imbues his hand with darkness and effortlessly seizes Nightmare.

" Know your place stupid creature" The dark pony said throwing Nightmare back to Roxas but not before touching his chest.

" W...What did you do to me?!" Nightmare shouted.

" I said I have plans for you, you will stay in the body of my brother until I tell you otherwise. I want you to lurk so deep in his thoughts and search for a guy named Ventus" The dark pony said throwing Nightmare back to Roxas but not before touching his chest.

" If I do that my host will die, is too risky" Nightmare explained.

" I don't really care what happens to him or you..." The dark pony said.

" But isn't he, your brother?" Nightmare explained.

"There´s a lot of things you don't understand idiot now do what I said" The dark pony said.

" And what is this symbol in my chest?" Nightmare asked seeing a weird symbol not related to the heartless or nobodies.

"That means that you now belong to me, that symbol will help me to know what are you doing all the time, it also will help my brother to unleash his darkness more easily and it might change his looks little" The dark pony said.

" Nonsense I don't belong to anyone" Nightmare said showing some insurrection but the mark stopped his entire body and forced him to do what the pony told him.

" Now you are a slave, if you do your job correctly I will fulfill my part of the deal, now if you excuse me, I have something else to do" The dark pony said opening a dark portal and leaving the area.

Nightmare was really pissed, he cannot believe that someone outsmarted him so easily, and now he was a slave.

" Darn it, I should not have trusted him...but now there's no way out of this, I must fulfill my part as soon as possible, and now I need to be careful with him" Nightmare said watching Roxas.

" Who might be this Ventus...could he be one of the voices I heard in Roxas memories? It might be but those memories were so blurry...DAMN IT ALL" Nightmare said punching the ground.

" I should return to Roxas body for now...and I will have to wait for an opportunity to see that memory" Nightmare said going back to Roxas. The pegasus was still unconscious till the next morning.

Day 65: The Dark Awakening

In the morning, Applejack and her friends along with Braeburn were packing up their saddlebags filled with supplies ready to set out looking for their friends.

'' Ow! [groaning] Gently, please!'' Rarity said after feeling pain from Applejack tightening her saddlebags.

'' Sorry, Rarity, but our friends are out there and we have ta' be ready for a long hike into buffalo territory if we're gonna save 'em! Let's go!'' Applejack said and started running out of the village.

Just then Pinkie Pie, Spike, and Rainbow Dash return to Appleloosa with Little Strongheart just as the other mares, and Braeburn are about to set out in search of them.

'' Hi, guys!'' Pinkie Pie said as the others ran pass them.

''Pinkie! We're so glad you're safe thank goodness''. Fluttershy said overjoyed.

"How did you escape from the buffalo?" Twilight said.

''We didn't!'' Pinkie replied

[ponies gasp]

'' We promised the buffalo a chance to talk''. Rainbow Dash said.

''Oh, yeah? 'Bout what?'' Applejack said skeptical.

Rainbow Dash urges Little Strongheart to tell them why the Appleloosans should move the trees

'' We brought our new pal Little Strongheart here to explain to the Appleloosans why they should move the apple trees off buffalo land''.

'' That information would be quite help–'' Braeburn try to say but was interrupted by his cousin.

'' That's weird. 'Cause my cousin Braeburn here wants to explain to the buffalo why they should let the apple trees stay'' Applejack said

'' That would be a useful thing to–'' Little Strongheart tries to speak but was interrupted by Rainbow Dash.

'' The land is theirs! You planted the trees not knowing that. Honest mistake. Now, you just gotta move 'em, that's all''. Rainbow Dash argues.

'' Well... heh...'' was all Braeburn could said.

'' They busted their rumps here! An' now they're supposed ta bust their rumps again, just 'cause some buffalo won't stampede someplace else?'' Applejack argues.

'' Plant the trees somewhere else!'' Rainbow Dash continues her ranting.

'' Where?! It's the only flatland around these parts!'' Applejack insists.

'' The buffalo had it first!''

''The settler ponies need it to live!''

''Come on, Applejack!''

'' [Having her head over Rainbow Dash] You're bein' unreasonable!''

'' [Having her head over Applejack] I put my hoof down!''

Both Braeburn and Little Strongheart find themselves in an uncomfortable situation where they are compelled to speak but are unable to express anything meaningful to each other. The tension grows, prompting Twilight to intervene and acknowledge that both sides have valid reasons for wanting to retain the land.

''Look! Both the settlers and the buffalo have good reasons to use this land. There must be something we can do''

''Hey! I've got an idea!'' Pinkie Pie said appearing between the three ponies

'' Wait hold on a second before we help address the buffalos and pony settlers' private property rights aren't we forget somepony everyone''. Rarity shouted out.

'' Oh Goodness me you're right Rarity where is Roxas? I don't see him with you 4''. Fluttershy pointed out.

''Umm... girls about... Roxas... this is not going to be easy''. Spike having trouble speaking out to them

Sometime later...

''WHAT''!!!! Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rarity scream out there at the top of their lungs after hearing what had happened to Roxas

'' Who-hee that's some shouting there I can hear my ears ringing''. Braeburn said having a hoof digging into his ear.

'' Me too I agree with you there Sir''. Little Strongheart said doing the same thing as him.

'' Okay okay lets all just calm down here girls, Roxas made had escaped the custody of the buffalo herd with his dark powers but he also used them to help him carry the apple tree Bloomberg here to Appleloosa so he must somewhere in the village by now Right so no pony freak out''. Twilight said rubbing her head as her eyes started twitching.

'' Right Twilight I mean why else would he have graben the apple tree with him during his escape cause he knows how important it means to me''. Applejack said

''But where could we find him?'' Fluttershy said

'' She is right darling, Roxas could be anywhere in Appleloosa''. Rarity said.

'' Umm sorry to interrupt everypony but Who is that standing right behind ya'll''. Little Strongheart said pointing at the bring behind them

Hearing that made everypony turn around and what they saw surprised them.

''Hey imbeciles...this way''. The dark pony said.

''Hey wait''. Twilight said but the pony behind them just kept walking forward

''Who's that pony? you know him ma'am?'' Braeburn asked Twilight

'' No, I have no idea who he is, but he was on the train with us heading to Appleloosa and he attacked a friend of ours almost 2 months ago in Cloudsdale''. Twilight answered him.

'' He was insulting us'' Fluttershy said

'' ARGHH, THIS GUY!!'' Rainbow Dash said angrily.

'' I'm more concerned about where he's trying to lead us''. Applejack with a skeptical frown.

'' Maybe IT'S A TRAP-AHHH!'' Pinkie Pie shouted out very loud and fast with her hooves up in the air with a panicked expression on her face.

'' Or perhaps he's trying to lead us to Roxas''. Rarity said.

'' Well we're not going to find out about anything standing around here let's go after him before he gets away''. Spike said chasing after him.

'' Spike wait, you could get hurt!'' Little strongheart said chasing after him.

''Hold on, I'm coming too!'' Braeburn said chasing after her.

'' Looks like we don't have any choice everypony quick after them''. Applejack said running after those three.

As the whole group gave chase after the mysterious adversary pony they arrive at the apple orchard plains but lost sight of him.

'' Huff...Huff...Huff where did it go?'' Applejack said.

'' Hmm...over there I see him''. Rainbow Dash quickly survey the entire area and spot him at one of the plain hill treetops.

'' Come on we got to hurry!'' Pinkie Pie said heading in that direction

Once they arrive at the location the group felt tired at that point.

The pony didn't say anything but just pointed a hoof towards his direction in front of him prompting the others to look up and see what he was pointing at. Once they manage to catch their breath and look at what was in front of them Applejack recognizes what it was.

'' Bloomberg!'' Applejack shouted out upon recognizing the apple tree in front of her and glad that her precious tree is here safe and sound in Appleloosa.

'' Wait that's not the only thing, there look below it''. Rainbow Dash grabs Applejack´s face and redirects her attention to the bottom of its roots.

(Kingdom Hearts Rechain of Memories Namine's song)

''Roxas!'' Everybody except Braeburn called out so loudly after they spot their pegasus friend unconscious with his head down at the base of the Apple Tree

Everyone ran towards him and Braeburn spoke first.
'' So this is your other friend you told me about?''

''Yeah he is... Roxas, what happen to you?'' Applejack said looking at her friend injured on the ground

'' Hey bub what did you do to our friend?'' Rainbow Dash turn her neck around to speak to the dark pony but he was nowhere in sight.

'' Hey where you go come back here we're not done with you yet?'' Rainbow shouted out for him which caught the other's attention.

'' Remember Rainbow, he also uses portals to move, he´s not here anymore''. Rarity said.

'' Just who is that pony?" Pinkie pie said

'' Forgot him, we need to worry about Roxas he needs our help to wake up, we don't know what that dark pony said or did. ''. Twilight said examining his body for any sort of wounds.

''How could this have happened to him?'' Fluttershy said with worry.

'' Is there anything we can do for him?'' Little strong heart said.

'' We should get him back to town and let the doctors take a look at him''. Braeburn advises the group.

'' Wait everypony he's not injured just unconscious and probably in another sleep-induced comatose state''. Twilight said after doing a thorough search on his body

'' So how are we going to wake him up Twilight?'' Applejack asked.

'' Hmm...I have...an idea girls but you all need to trust me okay''. Twilight said as she turn her neck toward them.

'' Is your idea something dangerous Twilight?'' Spike said nervously putting two finger claws together in and out

'' Is not that dangerous but it's the only thing I can think of that can speed up his waking process to help us deal with this crisis happening in Appleloosa''. Twilight said and then turn her attention towards him resulting in her pulling his head up and having her horn and head touching his forehead

'' Girls I need your help, I'm going to use a new spell I´ve worked on, It's an advanced form of mind search." Twilight explained.

'' I get it, you are going to see what's making Roxas unconscious'' Applejack asked.

'' Yeah, basically, but I need you that all watch over us because I'm not going to be able to move." Twilight explained.

''Don´t worry darling.'' Rarity shouted out in anger.

Twilight got closer to Roxas's forehead, she concentrate her magic on her horn causing an electric spark between them that lasted for one second resulting in Twilight and roxas foreheads having light and dark energy lines.

'' Look at all that dark energy!!" Rarity shouted

'' I can´t believe it '' Applejack said surprised.

'' What is happening inside Spiky´s head?''. Rainbow dash asked

'' I don't even know what is even happening in my mind, I can't believe Roxas is struggling so much with this '' Pinkie Pie said sadly.

'' I can´t watch this''. Fluttershy said

'' Come on Twilight you can do this''. Spike stating out the fact.

''Please Twilight''. The 5 mares said

Meanwhile, Inside Roxas's mind, Roxas was sleep floating in the air motionless standing upright in a surrounding area where there is nothing but grey-whiteness the same color as his pony form's coat.

'' Roxas Roxas can you hear me Roxas wake up?'' A soft soothing familiar voice calling out to the sleeping pegasus floating in the air motionless

''Hmm..urrh...arhh! Who's there?'' Roxas weary said as he tries to look around his surroundings.

''Roxas!" Suddenly a shadowy image of a pony started floating toward him.

As it kept coming closer the shadowy pony's appearance started to become much more clearer.

'' Oh Twilight...what are you doing here?'' Roxas said reaching out his hoof towards her upon seeing the familiar face of somepony he knows and trust.

'' I'm sorry it took me this last long to get back to you Roxas, I didn't want this to happen''. Twilight said sadly reaching out her hoof towards the stallion. '' I'm sorry for not believing your story, I'm sorry for not trusting you, I´m a bad friend, I hope you can forgive me. ''.

'' It doesn't matter, what does matter is that you're here, but be careful someone might be here with us now''. Roxas said with a sad smile that he isn't alone anymore.

" TWILIGHT!!!! What are you doing here!!!" Nightmare shouted appearing in front of the pair.

'' So this is the thing that has causing you problems huh Roxas?''. Twilight said. '' Your alter ego''.

" Get out of here, I need to find some memories" Nightmare shouted appearing in front of the pair.

'' What did you have in your chest? I don't recognize that symbol''. Roxas asked.

" Enough!" Nightmare said.

'' No! You need to get out of his mind now, and I´ll be the one to help you do so''. Twilight said. '' Leave this to me, Roxas, Let me repay you from before" Twilight said conjuring a sealing spell in Nightmare, and then Twilight got closer to Roxas.

" NOO YOU WON´T STOP THIS!" Nightmare said struggling to get free from the seal, luckily for him the symbol that the dark pony placed on his chest started to glow.

But Twilight and Roxas didn't see this, they continue to reach out to each other their hoof's collided together which then made both their bodies glow white until the whole white area they were in got a lot brighter as it was being engulfed by the light being generated and released from there bodies.

'' Twilight...thank you''. Roxas said.

Back in the real world, Twilight's friends saw that the energy waves coming from between the two ponies suddenly stop and then 5 seconds later Twilight open her eyes slowly.

''Well, Twilight what happened in there, is he okay?'' Everybody asked the purple unicorn what transpired from within the Pegasus's mind

'' Roxas...he...[sigh] he's glad that he's not alone by himself anymore''. Twilight said smiling

''[Phew] Thank goodness but what was it like in there?'' Everypony said

'' It´s all grey-white just like Roxas. He was just floating in the air upright motionless as he sleeps it's like his mind was just completely empty like there was nothing there for him to think about, but I saw his "alter" ego, the main thing that was making him go wild is that creature inside him but I put a sealing spell on him ''. Twilight answered them in surprising awe.

''Hmm hey everybody looks like he's waking up!'' Braeburn and little Strongheart said at the same time

As the mane 6 and Spike turn their attentions to Roxas his hooves start to move slightly until he then starts to move his knees and legs up causing him to stand up on his hindlegs with his eyes still closes.

''Good morning Roxas how are you feeling?'' Twilight said in a casual way.

'' And Good morning to all of you. my body feels sore after being asleep for so long, but I should be fine after I do some workout other than that there are no problems what so ever''. Roxas said in a neutral expression as he open his eyes.

Hearing that made Twilight feel so glad making her trot towards him.

'' Good... I'm so glad to see awake... Roxas''. she said to him with happy sadness while she slowly wraps her hooves around him in a gentle hug.

Seeing and hearing her feel sad made Roxas speak

'' Is there something wrong Twilight? Did something happen to you and our friends while I was unconscious?''

'' No I'm just happy that we finally found you and got you back that's all''. Twilight responded to him as she hold him even tighter

''Glad to see you still alive and well Roxas we were so worried about what was happening to you after we got separated from you by the buffalo herd''. The rest of Twilight's friends said and came forward to hug him too

Roxas smiled in response to this and began to hug them all back in his wings and hooves'' I'm glad to be back with you girls''.

'' Aww isn't that cute it's like they're all one big happy couple''. Little Strongheart whisper to Braeburn.

'' Yeah I agree, at least he has ponies looking out for him the same way that he's looking out for them''. Braeburn whisper back to her.

(song ended)

'' Umm a-hem I would hate to break up this touching reunion girls but we have more pressing things to address too remember'' Spike said coughing up a little to get everybody's attention.

''Oh your right Spike, sorry, but we kind of got lost in the moment there''. The mane 6 said and began pulling away from him

''Pressing things? guys what's going on?" Roxas said.

A long explanation to Roxas later...

'' Really? Well, Im relieved that Applejack and Twilight work things out quickly, the last thing we want is that all of us get split and on our own''.

''But Im still concerned about this dark pony, why did he lead all of you to me? does he have a plan or something?''

Roxas explained but he quickly change subject to the main problem right now.

'' Let's think of that later and focus on the problem here, so...what we're dealing with right now is that the buffalos and pony settlers are trouble dealing with who claims the rightful property of this land''. Roxas said putting a hoof to his side after hearing his friends and the female buffalo's side of the story

'' Yes exactly, Roxas if we don't figure out a solution to this problem soon a riot between these two species could occur''. Twilight said

'' The egghead is right, the buffalo's leader only gave us this one chance to make peace with them or there will be chaos afterward''. Rainbow Dash said next.

'' But we shouldn't start worrying sugarcube pinkie pie said she has an idea that could help us with our problem''. Applejack said.

'' But before we try out her idea; I want to say that I'm sorry for putting you and your friends through all that all we wanted was just the apple tree in the train car we had no idea you and spike were in there also please accept my sincerest apologizes''. Little Strongheart said nodding her face.

Roxas walks up to her and put his hooves on her shoulder.

'' It's okay I forgive you little Strongheart what matters is that you didn't hurt Spike or any of my friends, that's what counts... now then shall we take care of this owner's property rights dilemma''.

''Thank you Roxas''. Little Strongheart said and gave him a quick hug.

''Yeah sure thing now lets go''. Roxas said hugging her back and then letting go.

''We're all surprise that you were able to bring Bloomberg here and Roxas myself too we like what you did to plant it''. The mane 6 said looking at the apple tree, especially at the tree's surrounding area being filled with red roses

'' Thanks, when I planted it here last night, I wanted it to be special for Applejack so when she sees it she'd know that I have found the perfect spot that will help Bloomberg continue to grow for a long life ahead so what do you think Applejack?'' Roxas said looking at the tree as well.

'' I loved it it is a perfect spot for Bloomberg thank you Roxas for helping a family member of mine make it to his new home safely and for doing this very important thing to me''. Applejack said trotting towards him and nuzzling his face

'' I thought that you would, and I did this because I want you to stay happy you have done so much for me, I felt like I needed to repay the favor''. Roxas said nuzzling her face back

'' All right, all right, I think that's enough with the whole mushy stuff already come on everyone we work to do''. Rainbow said with a small serious frown on her face.

'' She´s right okay everypony here's the plan''. Pinkie Pie said as she pulled every creature towards her very closely so they can all huddle together

Back in the town of Appleloosa Pinkie Pie's plan is to have Twilight and her friends build a stage and gather the pony settlers for a Live Talent Show while little Strongheart go gets her buffalo herd and bring them there to watch as well so she can teach them a life lesson that can help benefit both the pony and buffalo family's about ownership of the land's property.

Once they all arrive at the center of town to witness this talent show Pinkie pops her head out a little bit to see her audience and looks towards, Spike at the right who is wearing a small black hat giving him a wink and giving him the signal to start playing the Piano for the song and dance she made for them. Pinkie Pie sending out a message about sharing by putting on a quick song-and-dance number, as both Appleloosans and buffalo watch. Pinkie tries to encourage them to share by singing about the similarities between the ponies and buffalo.
[piano intro]

[Pinkie Pie]
We may be divided
But of you all, I beg
To remember we're all hoofed
At the end of each leg
No matter what the issue
Come from wherever you, please
All this fighting gets you nothing
But hoof-and-mouth disease
Arguing's not the way
Hey, come out and play!
It's a shiny, new day
So, what do you say?
You gotta share
You gotta care
It's the right thing to do
You gotta share
You gotta care
And there'll always be a way through
Our diets, I should mention
Are completely vegetarian
We all eat hay and oats
Why be at each other's throats?
You gotta share
You gotta care
It's the right thing to do
And there'll always be a way
Throoooough!

Unfortunately, Thunderhooves and the town's sheriff Silverstar were not impressed. The only thing they could agree on is that Pinkie's performance was the worst they had ever seen. As for everyone else, they won't entirely sure what to make of pinkie pie's strange cowgirl song so they all have confusing expressions all expect for Roxas, he has a stoic expression but hidden with that neutral face his mind was mesmerized and delighted on focusing on seeing pinkie pie like this more since the dress she wore was a purple and black dress, she has small purple feathers on its back, a single purple feather in her mane, black transparent sleeves with small pinkie polka dots, and black transparent sleeves on her legs that have black stripe lines on them.

The way how she used it during her singing and dancing allowed her to bring out more of her hidden gorgeous flirting beauty inside herself which cause him to have his cheeks starting to heat up.

Spike: [applauds] All right, Pinkie Pie! That was fantastic! What a great song! Yeah, right on!

Chief Thunderhooves: It appears that Sheriff Silverstar and I have come to... an agreement.

Sheriff Silverstar: We have.

Chief Thunderhooves: That was the worst performance we've ever seen.

Sheriff Silverstar: Teh... Abso-tively!

Chief Thunderhooves: The time for action... Hmh... is upon us! Our stampede will start at high noon today. And if the orchard is still there, we'll flatten it... and the whole town!

[ponies gasp]

Little Strongheart: But, Chief!

Sheriff Silverstar: An' we Appleloosans say you'd better bring yer best, 'cause we'll be ready and waitin'.

Braeburn: But, Sheriff...

''Fine!'' The sheriff and chief thunder hooves shouted out to each other and began walking away with their kind making little Strongheart and Braeburn follow back with their leader's to see if either of them can talk some sense into them

'' Oh... That wasn't the message of my song at all...'' Pinkie said with a worried expression looking at Spike

'' Well at least it was worth a shot Pinkie don't worry we'll find another way''. Roxas said getting up on stage with her then he began to whisper something in her ear.

'' And just between you and me that outfit you were wearing look good on you and the way how you were dancing and singing in it made you more beautiful, it's like you were taking your infatuation to the next level where you also doing this for me''.

Blushing a deep shade of pink, Pinkie whispered, " I chose this dress and organized everything with the hope that it would make you like me even more. I've been longing for you to ask if you could spend the night at my house in Sugarcube Corner. I want us to have the chance to be together alone, as we haven't had that opportunity before. This talent show is also my way of apologizing for what I did the other day. I truly want you to know just how sorry I am."

'' Oh there's nothing to worry about that, is in the past now, but since you did all of this, I can't reject your offer now, but we will have to wait''. Roxas continued to whisper.

'' Thank you, Roxas, I'm looking forward to our time together, and I'm planning to wear that dress for you...''. Pinkie Pie whispers one last time before embracing him in a hug

''O...Oh...Of course, anything to keep our friendship alive and well''. Roxas whispers nervously to her one last time as he embraces her too and gives her neck a tenderly 5-second kiss

Feeling Roxas kiss her made Pinkie Pie want to kiss him back but she didn't want the others to see it and poof Roxas will have to deal with another problem on his hooves right now. Lucky for her her tall poofy fluffy mane was wide enough to conceal the others from seeing Roxas kiss her neck so they don't start flaming their faces with red jealousy.

'' Umm Roxas are you done cheering up pinkie pie now because we have a town to save you know''. Applejack said trying to get the two ponies' attention.

Roxas and Pinkie pull themselves away '' Oh right sorry everypony we lost focus on that let's move out''.

As the day continues Twilight and the others try to talk both the Appleloosans and the buffalo out of the fight, but no one is listening they either ignore them or shut the doors on them. Once the sheriff had broken the news to the rest of the villagers, panic gripped the town streets, and the peaceful town Applejack had seen upon arrival was replaced by a completely warlike fortress.

The ponies had swiftly prepared themselves as best they could to stop an invasion. Gathering sticks and spears, forming dangerous and deadly barricades, and all the streets had become deserted, while all the adult ponies were now at the entrance of the town, with farm forks and torches, ready to defend the town at all costs.

Applejack: I want my kin ta' have what they need to live... but a storm's a-brewin' here. And I don't like the look of it.

Twilight Sparkle: We've just got to talk some sense into them before somepony gets hurt. Listen, maybe if you would just reconsider, we–

Rarity: About the trees. Now if you could–

Twilight Sparkle: If we could just sit down and talk we could–

''Grrrrr!'' A golden yellow earth pony growl at Twilight

[keyblade summon]

'' Hey I would calm down if I were you otherwise your not going to help anypony if you hurt my friend''. Roxas said with his keyblade in his mouth pointing at the stallion with hate.

The golden farmer stallion gulped and start to run away from the pegasus pony with his key-shaped pointed at his throat.

Twilight Sparkle: [gasp] Why won't anybody be rational and reasonable?!

'' Everypony here is desperate on ensuring the survival of their Town it's making them become not focused on being diplomatic about the situation''. Roxas said after vanishing his keyblade

[hammering, sawing, and nailing]

Applejack: Sheriff, if we could only–

But still, the crowd didn't want to listen, making Roxas think of something.

''Roxas what's is it?'' Twilight said

'' Look around girls all these things the ponies are doing to protect their home make it look like they're all preparing to go War''. Roxas said using his other hoof pointing at the barricades and ponies taking positions with weapons on their hooves.

'' Maybe we should find something that they both have in common''. Fluttershy said.

Suddenly Roxas felt a pulse again, his head began to hurt but he has able to control it.

'' AUGH...this doesnt feel like before''. he thought.

'' There's still a chance, we can stop this before this turns into a bloodbath, and besides I got my private soldiers under my command they'll help us contain the situation if it gets too worse ''. Roxas said decisively putting both his hooves down on the ground after he regain focus on himself.

[buffalo snorting]

''Isn't there someway to stop this?'' Spike asked little strongheart

'' Unless the settlers remove those trees, I do not think so''. Little Strongheart said giving Spike a bowl of the same turquoise gems as before.

Spike: [sigh] [munching]

Rainbow Dash: I know you don't want to do this.

Chief Thunderhooves: But they have taken our land. What would you have me do, Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash: I don't know... but it's never too late to think of something.

'' At noon, it will be too late''. Chief Thunderhooves puts face paint on his cheeks with red and white lines on both sides.

Back in Appleloosa, Noon has almost arrived and Rainbow and the others have returned from their trip to the buffalo tribe and inform the others of there not so great progress.

The herd of buffalos peeked out from atop a rocky hill, all with fierce glances, with war paint on their faces, and their horns sharper than ever, ready to destroy whatever they got in their way.

In front of the buffalo tribe, was the imposing Chief Thunderhooves, who looked with hatred at all the ponies in front of the town, especially the one with a mustache and a star in his jacket, who coincidentally also looked at him with the same hatred.

'' Come on, think! Think, think, think, think, think, think, think!'' Rainbow dash pounding her head a lot trying to come up with an idea to stop this fight.

'' Don't worry Rainbow if it comes down to it my nobodies will stop them''. Roxas grabbed her hoof and slightly rubbed her mane to reassure his rainbow-pegasus friend.

''Okay Roxas I trust you''. Rainbow calmed herself down by having her forehead on his and nuzzling it.

Then suddenly the clock strikes noon making a bell sound twelve times making both the buffalos and ponies to be anxious and serious about the coming battle for Appleloosa. But as the bell continues to cling it made Roxas have another migraine to his head.

'' Arrg...that sound from the clock... I remember something about it, but the feeling is different '' Roxas said pulling himself away from Rainbow Dash and clutching his head

'' This can't be, why I feel like Nightmare is searching my memories...I saw Twilight put a seal on him'' Roxas thought.

'' Come on Spiky pull yourself together we need you if we're going to stop this fight''. Rainbow said in a security tone rising her hoof in the air in a way that someone would lift his or her hand into a fist.

Strongheart softly gestures to the chief to back down''[sigh]'', and it almost works, until Pinkie Pie appears wearing her same dress, and singing a reprise of her number from earlier today in a last-ditch, last-minute, and horrendously ill-timed effort to stop the fight before it even begins.

''[gasp] He's not gonna do it!'' Rainbow Dash said with a surprised smile which started to calm her and her friends until they heard a musical sound at the front entrance to Appleloosa.

[Pinkie Pie]
–what do you say?
You gotta share
You gotta care
It's the right thing to do

'' Grrr...'' Thunderhooves, now enraged, signals the buffalo to go on the attack, using nothing more or less than their brute strength.

You gotta share

Chief Thunderhooves: Chaaarge!

You gotta care

As Pinkie Pie was about to continue her singing she finally notice the herd of buffalos heading in her direction which made her freeze on the spot with fear. ''Wah-ahh! Whoa-oo-oo-oo-ooa!'' The pink mare said after being crashed and ran into by the buffalos

''PINKIE PIE!!'' Roxas shouted in worry seeing his friend being trampled and smashed by the buffalos.

Chapter 20: Illusions Part 3

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The town's ponies began their assault to counterattack the buffalo's advances with an ample supply of apple pies, which are surprisingly effective at confusing and stopping the stampeding buffalo.

Sheriff Silverstar: Ready... aim... fire!

[pies splattering smacking the buffalo's faces]

[clang one of the buffalos crashes into a hay barrel that had a metal anvil hidden inside]

[crash one of the buffalos hit the clock tower which begins to crack and fall to the ground]

Both groups manage to take out some of their opposition crashing into them, shooting the pies into their eyes from inside the buildings, hoof-on-hoof boxing face-offs, ponies jumping onto the buffalo's back and ride them like they were horses or bulls until they make them crash into other buffalos or unoccupied buildings, and buffalos stomping the ground to shake the battlefield so the ponies can have a hard time standing making them easy targets for getting a headbutt tackle. All of these tactics are also damaging the town in the process and making Roxas's condition even worse.

''No, stop it... please all of you... what do have to gain... by doing this?!'' Roxas said having trouble speaking due to the ongoing conflict that is making him have quick memories and flashes of many different kinds of keyblade wielders fighting and killing each other appearing in his head resulting in him putting his hooves down to the ground and start slowly clutching them in anger.

''What´s this? those memories aren't mine... Guaghh, what are you doing? Nightmare'' Roxas said.

''Ahhhhhh H-He-HELP ME!!'' Pinkie Pie shouted trying to pop her head out of the rampaging buffalos that tried to crush her with their massive muscle strengths as she continues to resist one of the buffalo's jump and was over her head making her look up until a few seconds later Slam pinkie pie was squash like a bug and hidden underneath all that buffalos on her.

'' ENOUGH!'' Roxas yells out in intense anger resulting in him having his Samurais and The Equestrian Trio appearing alongside him. When he sent his nobodies to save Pinkie, another memory flash struck his eyes. The image of a girl he couldn't recognize being attacked by a mysterious figure.

Roxas's outcry caught the attention of many ponies and buffalos looking at him during the fight against one another.

'' Y-You all of you this isn't... what you're supposed to do... Stop this bloodshed madness all of you...your no better than the Heartless''. Roxas struggled to say and slowly gets up.

'' Urrrahhhhhhh I won't let this War continue any further!'' Roxas says summons his keyblade.

'' W...wait...this darkness... is not mine!'' Roxas thought while his body started to be covered by red darkness.

Then a few seconds later his nobodies split in different directions. While Roxas turned

(Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Remix Night of Fate)

''Woah huh ahh...ouch!'' A group of buffalos said as their legs were tripped by a wide spread of barricade leftovers, allowing earth ponies to tie them up quickly. But one of Roxas pony nobodies uses his agility to tie a bunch of buffalos together.

''Huh? I can't move. Me neither. Urgh rack ahh!!!'' A group of earth ponies were frozen in place as they were about to throw more pies at an unexpecting squad of buffalos. This was part of the unicorn nobody, it cast a binding spell of equestrian magic to halt their advances.

'' This is a bad Twilight what do we do? the equestrian trio is getting out of control'' Fluttershy asked.

'' Yeah Twilight, what's the plan here? I can't tell if Roxas's nobodies are either out of control or helping out with this problem of ours''. Applejack said next.

'' If we don't do something soon Roxas might not make it!'' Rainbow Dash said

'' We can't bear to see him any more hurt than he already is darling''. Rarity said.

'' I know but I just don't know what we can do to help him and he's moving too fast we can barely catch up with him''. Twilight said having her hooves on her head.

'' Let's go all to talk with him, maybe we can make him enter reason'' Fluttershy asked.

'' It´s our best option lets go''. Applejack said next.

Meanwhile, Roxas was moving around the whole town at a fast speed using the power of darkness to increase his dash and hoof movements and attacking everyone that is fighting buffalos and ponies alike.

He then spotted a group of buffalos in front of him and did a new fighting move

'' I can´t control myself''. Roxas thought but for some reason, his body kept moving alone.

'' I'll blow all of you away, EMPTY BLADE''. . A corrupted voice said.

Multiple series of horizontal and vertical slashes end up downing the enemies. He then slice right through them making them float up in the air spinning and did a back slash as they came down to incapacitate them. Next, Roxas spots three pairs of earth ponies laying waste to the buffalo's main forces by pelting them with massive dosages of pies from behind. He decided to pay them a visit acting on his impulses he charges straight at them

'' Water arise, Flood!'' The pegasus hit the ground with his hoof filling it with the water spell that Pinkie Pie taught him but 10 times stronger, making geysers all over the town.

Roxas then headed towards the front entrance to Appleloosa to deal with the buffalos that crush pinkie pie.

'' Arrrghhhh!'' Roxas screams out as he starts slicing through every single buffalo that ran over Pinkie.

Like a mindless beast, Roxas didn´t show mercy for the buffalos, and with a couple of violent slashes he knocked out the entire army.

As the buffalos were struggling to get back up, Roxas crashed into the ground and looked at the buffalos with anger that dared to hurt his friend

''Let's finish this!'' Roxas said as he executes his final attack on them.

Roxas soared through the air, summoning a sphere of dark energy that crackled with intensity. With a mighty swing, he slammed it mercilessly into the ground, unleashing a cataclysmic shockwave that left all those around him utterly vanquished.

Once the buffalos were defeated and battered with many cuts and bruises he turn towards the unconscious Pinkie pie who's dress was ripped and shredded by the buffalos and is now on the ground all that was left on her body was her adventure's clothing so he picked her up in one of his hooves and flew back towards the others.

''Did you all saw that darlings?'' Rarity said in shocking awe.

'' Yeah I did Roxas went savage on those buffalos''. Twilight said in worry for him.

'' Those attacks he did were so fast like lighting speed it kinda rivals my speed when creating a sonic rainboom''. Rainbow Dash said in surprising awe.

'' But that's not the Roxas we know, he went on a rampage against those buffalos.''. Fluttershy said with sadness for the Pegasus

'' I hate to agree with you Sugarcubes but you're all right, Roxas's dark powers are making him insane''. Applejack said with concerns for the Stallion.

'' It's like Roxas has become a Villian''. Spike said with fear over his pegasus friend

As soon as the pegasus arrived, he dropped Pinkie Pie gently on the ground in front of his friends and rush past them back to the battle.

''Roxas Wait!'' Twilight and her friends called out to him but he was already out of sight with a trial of dust he left behind

''[coughing and panting]''. The mane five and Spike did

''Great, now what Girls?'' Rainbow Dash said with a grief.

'' Well since Roxas had dropped off pinkie to us we should heal her wounds''. Fluttershy said after regaining her breath

'' Good idea Fluttershy and if we do that, Roxas should calm down after he sees Pinkie is still alive!'' Rarity said smiling.

'' Then what are we waiting for? an invitation? let´s get on with it''. Applejack quickly said.

'' If we're going to make sure the healing spell is successful and strong enough to heal all of her wounds all of us need to cast out the spell together in union quick everypony join hooves together''. Twilight said holding her hooves out at the pink earth pony mare.

'' I'll give you guys some space so you all can work your magic on her''. Spike said moving some yards away from them.

When all of Twilight's friends came together in a circle they all did the same thing as Twilight and began focusing on preparing the spell to help their friend. As each mare was channeling their energies together they all felt a magical connection surge connecting and binding all of them together which then form a green energy ring below them and on Pinkie Pie.

''Curaga!'' all 5 mares shouted out together resulting in the energy ring creating 5 fully grown white and slightly pink flowers that sprinkle out their pollen into a very deep green soothing and relaxing energy wave that felt like cool breezing spring water on them and Pinkie Pie healing them all of any injures that they all might have.

After the spell was cast they saw that all of pinkie pie's wounds are gone and that she is completely awakened from her sleep.

'' Whoo hoo I feel so Rejuvenating that I feel like I can run an entire marathon from here to Canterlot and still wouldn't be tired''. Pinkie Pie is so hyperactive like a foal that's been eating too much cake and ice cream for his birthday.

''We're so glad that you're okay Pinkie Pie it took all of combining our new magic powers to help revive you''. The mane 5 said with overjoy for their earth pony companion

'' That was so cool everypony the way how you used your new powers that Roxas taught you guys was incredible!'' Spike said running towards them

'' Thanks for the saving girls. Wait where's Roxas?'' Pinkie thanked her friends while quickly moving her head around to locate the winged Pegasus.

The group informs Pinkie Pie of all that had transpired a short while ago when she was out of commission prompting her to focus on the task at hoof.

'' No way all of that happen to Roxas?'' Pinkie Pie couldn't believe what she had heard from the others

''Mmm-hmm''. Everypony including Spike said nodding their heads in unanimously agreement and went off to find Roxas

As the group proceeds around Appleloosa the town is in chaos with every creature still fighting each other. The mane six and Spike soon spotted that Braeburn and Little Strongheart not fighting amongst each other but trying to get themselves and many young foals and fillies away from the massive conflict and safety inside buildings that haven't been wrecked or destroyed yet from the battle so they press onward.

'' Come on in here everypony get inside you're all be safe in the local inns''. Braeburn said holding the door open for the foals to get in safe and sound.

Nearly all of them got to safety however, one of the foals trip her leg and fall skidding to the ground.

''What No!!'' Braeburn said upon seeing the downed filly.

But before he could go out and get her he saw that a bunch of buffalos were mangled and stuck together into a gigantic bowling ball rolling past him very fast he soon realize that he won't be able to reach her in time. When the little filly got herself right side up she look up too late and saw that the rolling buffalo ball is about to crush her so she closed her eyes in tears and look away from her impending doom.

Although, before that could happen she was suddenly rescued by a buffalo a girl one in fact where she dash right into her, grab her, and did a 360 flip towards the inns where Braeburn was landing gracefully.

''Here this should be the last ones''. Little Strongheart said smiling giving Braeburn the little foal in her hooves

''Thank you so much for saving me!'' The filly said hugging her rescuer

'' Aww you're welcome little one, now get inside hurry''. Little Strongheart said to the filly.

''Okay, I will, bye! miss!'' said the earth pony filly rushing off inside to join the other foals with her

Braeburn look at little Strongheart.'' Why-Why are helping us? should you be helping with your kind Little Strongheart?''

'' Our kind may be enemies but that doesn't mean we too shall accept that fate, we all have to make our own choices in life don't we?'' Little Strongheart said with a serious frown upon her face.

'' Not only that but there are children here that are caught in a fight between our two clans they shouldn't have to suffer because of our mistakes and misunderstandings so you and I both know that we need to put aside our differences and help stop this fighting before none of our kids gets to live long enough to have ownership of this Land

''I...[gasping] Look out'' Before Braeburn could say any more he spotted 3 apple pies about to hit little Strongheart so he quickly grab her and jump out of the way as he held her in his hooves.

Due to Braeburn doing a heavy strong jump to avoid the apple pies about to hit her the pony and buffalo were rolling around the ground hard until they crash into Appleloosa's Tavern.

As for Twilight and the others, they eventually spotted the equestrian trios attacking a huge of ponies and buffalos. the unicorn mages came together and executed a powerful magic move on a herd of buffalos and earth ponies surrounding them.

"Light!" The mages lifted their staffs, and combining them with their horn they unleash a tower of light energy stunning their foes.

Once the buffalos and ponies were scattered the earth ponies fighters use came together and use their gauntlets to punch the ground causing some seismic activities.

''Earthcrusher''! The fighters then perform a flip with a heavy ground slam that releases jagged spikes of earth pillars, whose size and numbers increase each time they smack the ground which made their enemies rise off the grounds

As soon as the buffalos and ponies were all up in the air the pegasi sky troopers made their moves flying upwards towards them.

''Quasi Seal!'' the Pegasis use their wings to create an air sphere that made both buffalos and ponies unable to move.

When the Mane 6 and Spike witness all of this, they saw that the entire forces of buffalos and earth pony farmers were all almost completely defeated and brutally beaten badly.

'' Twilight we have to hurry and find Roxas before he and his nobodies start killing everyone here''. Applejack hastily said.

'' I know Applejack we got to keep moving, let's hurry to him before he does something he might regret. Roxas isn't himself, we must stop him and the creature inside him''. Twilight said in a serious scientific tone

'' Hey guys look! something's happening over there at the Sheriff's station''. Spike pointed out what was happening ahead of them

The scene shifts to Sheriff Silverstar making a final stand next to his saloon throw pies at buffalos near his barricades.'' Ah! Aah! Huh No''! Once he ran out of apple pies to throw with Chief Thunderhooves took advantage of this and charge at him hoping that if he takes down the sheriff the other ponies will surrender themselves to the buffalos. Sheriff Silverstar takes off his hat in quiet submission, as Thunderhooves makes a mad charge at him.

However, a stray apple pie hits Thunderhooves square in the face, disabling his line of sight. Then suddenly Roxas and his samurai nobodies appeared right behind Thunderhooves holding their silver-grey long blades and his Keyblade-tip backward.

'' We're ending this Now!'' he and the samurais charge up their weapons with darkness and then the whole place turned darker and two spotlights appeared. Seconds later a single powerful slash through Thunderhooves's body so quickly that the cut didn´t appear until after the technique finished and darkness being added onto the swords left a painful aftertaste of the effects from the enhanced blades.

''Arrrrrghhhh''!Chief Thunderhooves collapsed down to the ground hard with too many cuts on his body causing him to bleed out while he is knocked out with his mouth hanging out.

When the buffalos saw that their leader have been struck down they all felt sad and weep for him.

Buffalos: [crying]

'' [cries]'' Spike started to cry out as well while holding onto Twilight's front legs.

When the ponies from Appleloosa and Twilight and her friends saw what Roxas had done they felt saddened and depressed about Chief Thunderhoove's death ending the fight for Appleloosa.

'' This War cannot go on any further everybody''. Roxas said clenching his keyblade in his hooves in front of him.

'' Everyone can't you see what you're doing we're supposed to protect the light from the darkness and keep the darkness in check not throw it all away in this Suicide Battle''. Roxas said with anger.

Buffalos: " What is he talking about...? "

At first, the ponies and buffalos were confused about what Roxas was talking about, except for Applejack and the others so they run towards him but then his samurais and the equestrian trio ran and flew in front of their leader having their weapons out and pointed at them.

''You shall not harm our Master''!

So Twilight and her friends stop running and began to walk slowly to him.

'' Roxas stop you've done enough just calm down'' . Applejack said with concern.

'' Yeah look at me I'm okay you don't have to be angry anymore''. Pinkie Pie said smiling at him

'' Just relax Spiky we don't want to see anyone else dieing today okay''. Rainbow said with concern.

'' Darling you have to get it together or you and your nobodies will cause irreparable damage to everybody else out here''. Rarity said calmly.

'' Please Roxas we don't want to see you in jail or worse banish for your actions''. Fluttershy said softly with sadness

'' Roxas, call off your warriors we want to help you''. Spike said with concern.

'' Roxas it's us your friends remember where you are you're not on a battlefield You are in Equestria and in one of our neighboring countries Appleloosa who came here to help plant an apple tree for Applejack and her family''. Twilight said with worry.

Upon hearing his friend's words Roxas's dark power boost started to end for both him and his nobodies so they became normal again and Roxas fell to the ground on all fours with a hoof over his head.

'' Nrgh'' Roxas said and then he lifted his keyblade '' Stopga'' The pegasus cast out a time-stopping spell all around Appleloosa stopping every living being around him.

'' I...need...to stop this...control my...self''. Roxas said struggling.

'' Every nobody out''. Roxas replied.

Nobodies disappeared in an instant. Leaving no magic trace behind this allowed the girls and Spike to approach Roxas.

''Urh...ahh, Where am I? Roxas said.

Roxas open his eyes just to see that the whole world was an amalgamation of his memories the face of his friends looked combined with strange monsters, people, nobodies, etc.

'' What? No G-Get away! Stop! Stay back! Roxas said with fear on his face making his friends concerned.

''Roxas it's okay it's us your friends''. The mane six said each one having a hoof on his shoulders

" Nightmare!! Stop this" But his resistance has caused another dark pulse to come out of him making his friends worry more about their friend

''Roxas you have to keep it together whatever it is that your seeing right now your darkness isn't out here with us its all in your head''. The mane six persists

'' Nightmare Nightmare!!'' Roxas said having his hooves on his head shaking wildly as he struggles with his dark powers.

'' He's losing himself, I don't know what nightmare is doing to him, somepony think of a plan before he collapses''. Twilight said to her friends upon seeing Roxas.

Twilight and her friends are hurting just seeing him act like this Roxas their friend and also love-crush in pain so one of them reacted quickly enough to help him by grabbing his face and bringing it towards her chest and wrapping his body into a comforting hug.

'' Shush....shush... there Sugarcube everything is going to be alright mama apples is here now''. Applejack said acting motherly towards Roxas just like how she did with her apple tree Bloomberg.

Roxas began to struggle in the farmer's pony embrace for a few moments trying to pull himself away from her but the warmth coming from Applejack started to calm him down.

''Uhh Apple...Jack''. Was all Roxas could say and then passed out in her hooves.

'' Whoa she did it!! Applejack managed to calm Roxas down''. Twilight said in a shocking surprise.

'' Does that mean this chaos is over now?'' Fluttershy said with a smile.

'' Yes it is, all that's left is for us to help sort out Appleloosa private property ownership''. Rarity said.

" Whew glad that's over with, but still we need to remove that Nightmare from Roxas once and for all''. Pinkie Pie said.

'' Well let's not wait around here with our tails between our rumps let's go assist in the town's firefight now while we still have the chance''. Rainbow Dash said with full confidence

'''...Roxas. Roxas, can you hear me?'' Applejack spoke to her fallen friend to see if he was okay

Five seconds later he spoke

''Hmm''

''Are you okay now? Or are you still not feeling well right now?''

'' I'm just having a good time. Please continue''. Roxas said looking up towards Applejack with both of his eyes being yellow instead of blue, not only that but his turquoise orbs, which should have had round pupils instead has dark dagger-shaped irises pupils kinda like the ones Spike has in his eyes but The whites around his eyes were still the same though.

Applejack let go of him and backed away from the Pegasus

''Who are you those eyes are not from the Roxas we know and love''. Applejack said in a serious tone.

Roxas pulls himself up and stands on all fours to look at her

'' I see so that's how it is huh? Very well then''. the pegasus said in Roxas's voice along with his dark voice at the same time.

'' Hello there it's a pleasure to finally meet you all for real this time. I'm Nightmare''. The Pegasus says smiling to the mane six and Spike with his yellow eyes slightly glowing in the process.

'' But that's not possible how did you manage to do that? Why you can control Roxas body entirely now'' Twilight said

'' If you want more answers to your questions? Please accompany me, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Spike, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash''. Nightmare said calmly and sincerely and started to walk towards the direction of the Town's Hall

'' Hey wait!!'' Pinkie Pie said to get his attention but Applejack stop her.

'' Don't bother Pinkie Pie he's telling the Truth when he was looking at us, I saw no deception from his eyes''. Applejack said

'' Seriously what would compel him to want to do that''. Rainbow said in disbelief at what she has heard

'' I don't know Rainbow Dash but what I do know is this we can't leave Roxas in that state he needs us to get him back to normal''. Twilight said with worry.

'' I have to agree with them Rainbow Dash cause it looks like we don't have much of a choice but to follow him''. Fluttershy said with concerns

'' And if he does try anything funny then we'll slap him upside the head for what he's doing to us Mares''. Rarity said like a person taking charge of her authority

'Then we better keep an eye on him so we don't get him out of our sight''. Spike said with a suspicious look on his face

'' Heeellloo are guys coming? or not I'm already halfway there''. Nightmare calls them out from the distance while waving a hoof at them to notice where he is.

Upon seeing him already some distance away from the group ran towards him as fast as they could to continue the walk towards the town hall. When they have arrive at the front doors Nightmare Roxas started to look around the area for a few seconds until he stop moving his head and look up on the town's hall roof.

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''How long do you intend to keep on hiding there?'' Nightmare said with a smirk on his face

Moments later a dark shadow started to materialize itself and out came that dark brown pony the girls saw with them on the train 2 nights ago and here in Appleloosa.

'' Did you find anything useful? or why are you showing your face''. The dark brown pony said teasing the pegasus and falling to the ground.

'' I see that you're as unfriendly as ever, Mr...''. Nightmare tries to say his name but he remembers he never heard it in the memories before.

'' My name is not important, it's too soon for you all to know everything, but for now, I can tell you I've been waiting for this moment a long time ago, but if you want a name, know me as the dark messenger''. The dark pony said.

'' Look here "pal" I just wanted to ask you what am I supposed to look inside this guy´s memories ''. Nightmare said pointing at himself.

'' You are pathetic, I just want to know where did they hide him''. the dark messenger said.

" Who? Who are you talking about? " Fluttershy said.

'' Dont talk to early cutie, so stay quiet please''. the dark messenger said making Fluttershy uncomfortable.

" HEY! Watch your mouth " Rainbow Dash replied defending Fluttershy.

'' Like I care ''. the dark messenger replied.

'' Just remove your stupid mark off my chest, and get this over with, now that I know what to search ''. Nightmare said.

'' Sorry, I put the mark on you for a reason and I guess it worked ''. the dark messenger replied looking at Twilight. '' I knew that unicorn mare will try to seal you with one of her spells. ''.

'' But...how did you know that''. Twilight said with worry.

'' I´ve been watching you all, searching for any clues about somepony, and the only way to get them is towards Roxas and this stupid Nightmare''.

" Is this... somepony related to Roxas? ''. Rarity asked not wanting to reveal Sora´s identity.

'' Kind off...but that's not important now, I need these pair of idiots to find what I´m looking for''. The dark messenger replied.

'' You are so rude, Are you part of the organization?'' Pinkie Pie said.

'' Maybe, is not that all of you dumb mares care, I´m just searching for my master vessel''. The dark messenger replied.

" WHAT?!!!" everypony said. ''Roxas!'' Each of the Mane 6 said whispery over the fact they heard that Roxas was not just a tool but a vessel.

'' I´ve had enough of you!''. Applejack rushed to attack the mysterious pony but she was stopped by black unicorn magic.

'' I cant move at all''. Applejack shouted and Twilight was shocked.

'' He´s an unicorn!!''. Twilight replied.

'' My...my we have a fighter here''. The dark messenger said lunching applejack back to the group. '' But now I don't want to fight all of you... I still have more important things to do''.

'' My examination of Celestia and Luna is still incomplete... I don't know if I can beat both of them now that Luna is good''.

What the dark messenger said shocked the mane six and Spike.

'' I wont let you to hurt Celestia and Luna''. Twilight angrily said but was ignored.

'' YOU! I hope you find what am looking for, my mark will let you work without any problem''. The dark messenger said pointing at Nightmare.

'' Whatever... I just need to know how to bypass some glitched memories of a girl ''. Nightmare replied.

'' Remember that "Roxas" is 1000 years old, I'm pretty sure you will find something useful to bypass that stupid anomaly and I also need to find the world keyhole...a lot to do so little time." The dark messenger said disappearing with a dark corridor

''What!?'' The mane 6 and Spike shouted out over the fact that they heard the dark pony say that Roxas is a thousand years old just like Princess Celestia and her sister Luna.

'' This is a lot to digest what are these guys ''. Twilight said.

'' I don't know, but what we all know is that we must help Roxas'' Fluttershy said with compassion and concern for him.

'' But why is Roxas 1000 years old, he didn't even mention this, does that guy is lying to us?'' Pinkie Pie said.

'' I don´t know...he sounded pretty serious but now I'm more concerned bout Roxas ''. Applejack said.

" Well I´m going back to my search ta-ta girls" Nightmare said.

" Oh no buddy, you are not going anywhere until you leave Roxas body " Rainbow Dash replied.

" Try me, you don't stand a chance against me" Nightmare said.

'' I hate to say it but he´s right girls, my seal spells don't work now, I need to find a counter spell to the other pony magic, and by the judge of it, he´s pretty good. ''. Twilight said.

'' And the other option is to talk with Luna ''. Applejack said.

'' Exactly but now I don't know how much time we have now ''. Twilight said.

" The gala is getting closer, that could be the perfect time''. Rarity suggested.

'' Good idea! ''. Twilight said.

" Will see bout that" Nightmare said disappearing.

Once he was gone Roxas's time-stopping spell ended, everypony and buffalo that was affected by the spell unfroze.

'' Hey look everypony! the whole town's moving again''. Spike pointed out to the others

'' Yeah they are! I hope this doesn't lead to the buffalos wanting to attack Roxas with being unconscious''. Fluttershy said with worry.

'' But if it does then we'll make sure that they won't be able to do that, girls''. Pinkie Pie said being confident with their chances to protect Roxas from danger.

Her words have managed to boost the morale of Twilight and the others

'' Yeeeeaaaah, All right everypony come on we have to attend to the injuries of both Roxas and Chief Thunderhooves''. Twilight said with a serious smile using her telekinesis to carry Roxas over to where the leader of the buffalo is.

When the group got there and place the pegasus near the chief so they can prepare to heal them both. Although, as the chief is lying on the ground momentarily, Thunderhooves felt some mushy crumb pieces of apple pie fall into his mouth causing him to suddenly wake up, lick the apple pie off of his face, and enthralled by its delicious taste.

''Yum! Hey, I've got a much better idea''!

Seeing the leader of the buffalos still alive his tribe rejoices.'' Our chief is alive yesssssss''!

''Wow, I didn't think you were still alive after all those hits that pegasus pony gave you''. Sheriff Silverstar said walking up to the buffalo leader

'' I thought so too but your apple pies gave me an energy boost to awaken me from my sleep and bear the wounds like a leader should when serving and protecting his kind''. Chief Thunderhooves acting modest and prideful

'' Wait hold still Mr.Thunderhooves or your cuts will get bigger let us tend to them''. Fluttershy said calmly

Once the others got in front of him with Roxas the mane six put their hooves out and began channeling their magic to cast Curega again. After they did that Thunderhoove's injuries were all gone along with any that Roxas may have gotten during the battle for Appleloosa.

'' Ahh I feel so much better now. I'm a new man you have my thanks my little ponies''. Chief Thunderhooves said expressing his gratitude to the mane 6.

''The pleasure is ours''. The mane six replied

''Urgh...mmm'. Roxas mumbles to himself as he is opening his eyes and slowly rising himself.

''Roxas''! The mane six and Spike expressing their delight that their pegasus friend is back

Roxas got back on all fours but he was showing signs of having trouble keeping himself balanced due to his body acting weary from exhaustion.

'' Hey Roxas, easy there we got you Sugarcube''. Applejack said being to his right side to allow him to lean on her.

'' I don't get it shouldn't the Curega spell make Roxas feel pumped up and full of energy as it did with pinkie pie and chief Thunderhooves''. Twilight was confused about what was happening.

'' My body feels fine guys, but It's like my energy was entirely drained''. Roxas said looking very tired

'' Wait when you mean your energy, you meant your life energy? Rarity interpreting his answer

'' Yeah I think so argh'' Roxas said in pain clutching his chest as if he was going to pass out again

'' Hold on Roxas we will figure out another way to help you''. Rainbow Dash said having her hooves on his shoulders.

'' Just take me back Home everypony I need to rest''. Roxas said with his eyes showing to close.

'' Don't worry Roxas we'll get back home and all this you went through will be like a bad dream''. Fluttershy said using her hooves trying to keep his eyes open.

'' But good news the battle for appleloosa is over and the chief of the buffalos has come up with an idea that can benefit both the ponies and buffalos at the same time''. Pinkie pie said afterward

''Thank... goodness''. Roxas sounding more and more sleepy

''Wait a minute where's my daughter Little Strongheart she must know about my idea that will end the conflict between our two species''. Chief Thunderhooves said

''Yes not to mention where's Braeburn he should know about this idea of yours too''. Sheriff Silverstar said

'' Ooo I know where I saw them crash into the Appleloosa tavern after rolling around in the ground to avoid being hit by apple pies''. Pinkie Pie said appearing right between their conservation.

'' Well let's not stand here let's go''. Roxas said panting.

When the group arrives at the tavern and opens the door at that moment, the mouths of the sheriff, the Chief, and everypony there were opened completely, unable to believe what they were seeing. They were surprised and in shock about what is before their eyes.

''Mm!'' Both Braeburn and Little Strongheart are seen kissing each other

''Are these two kissing each others mouths?'' Roxas said with curiosity as he look at them.

''Mmm-ahh!'' Both the buffalo and pony said as they got off of each other

''Uh, what's the meaning of this?'' Both Chief Thunderhooves and Sheriff Silverstar shouted out

''We can explain!'' Braeburn and Little Strongheart said hastily

Once Braeburn and Strongheart crash-landed inside the middle of the tavern's floor they started to look at one another.

''Are you okay?'' Braeburn asked the female buffalo

'' Yeah You saved me from getting hurt by the apple pies. Why did you decide to do that?'' Little Strongheart said being confused.

'' Is there something strange about that? I'm the town's tour guide and a hard-working farmer and I'm my living being, aren't I? I have a heart and a conscious''. Braeburn replied to her with a genuine smile

'' I just felt like wanting to save you. I didn't care about anything else''.

''Just like me when I was saving your little ones from harm. There's nothing more important than life''.

''Isn't that true for both ponies and buffalos?''

'' I want your kind to live as well not to be killed from this fight. And because of it, we are here, together Braeburn''. Little Strongheart said smiling with tears in her eyes

Braeburn felt his eyes starting to tear up from Strongheart's confession not only that but seeing her buffalo tribe accessory on her head made her look even more pretty.

'' Thank you little Strongheart your words are really touching. I'm glad that at least you and I can get along even thou our tribes are enemies''. Braeburn said blushing pink and stroking her hair and face

'' Braeburn I...'. Little Strongheart said as she is blushing pink and stroked his body all the way to his chest and neck

The two of them could only stare at one another as they were lost in each other's eyes, breathing hard, after doing this for several seconds...they both closed their eyes, lean down, and kissed each other passionately ''Mmm-mmm''.

A few seconds later, Little Strongheart and Braeburn's eyes suddenly widened, they realized what they were doing and quickly separated.

''Uh-uhhhh''. The two of them couldn't find the words to say to each other so they just smile and gave in to their feelings

''I love you''. Braeburn and Little Strongheart confess to one another

''Mpmh....Mmmmnghh.'' The buffalo and pony went ahead with their instincts and kiss each other passionately again.

Flashback end

''And that's what happened''. Braeburn and Little Strongheart finish their backstory

'' So that's a passionate kiss huh? how did it feel?'' Roxas asked them.

Hearing what Roxas said, Braeburn and Little Strongheart widened their eyes and looked away, both blushing pink again.

''Umm...well it was strange but okay... until a little bit later it felt better we loved it!'' Little Strongheart and Braeburn replied with gratitude and happiness as they nuzzled one another's face

'' Very interesting thanks for telling me''. Roxas said as he tries to smile at them.

'' Lucky for you if I´m calm now a couple of seconds later and your head will be rowling in the ground pal, but if my little girl is happy then I'm happy cause I have figured out an idea that will end the fight over this town peacefully''. Chief Thunderhooves said.

''Really? What?'' Little Strongheart and Braeburn ask at the same time

'' We... will allow the apple orchard to stay in exchange for a share of its fruit, heh... Those... delicious apple pies for an instant!'' Chief Thunderhooves

''That seems like a fair trade to me Chief Thunderhooves. That way no one will get hurt''. Sheriff Silverstar said

'' But what about the buffalo's stampeding trail It's their ancestral route that they must cross every year since it is their tradition''. Rainbow dash pointed out.

''Oh you'll see Rainbow Dash follow me''.Chief thunderhooves said leaving the room making the others follow him

The scene change to The town's ponies in the plain where the apple trees were planted. Cutting down an entire row leaving a narrow but accessible passage that crossed the middle of the apple field. Creating a road through the orchard so the herd can continue their stampeding tradition. Both parties find this to be agreeable and the dispute has come to an end. The Appleloosan ponies are allowed to keep the land, and in return, the Appleloosans would share its fruit (or more specifically, its apple pies) with the buffalo herd during their stampeding.

''[whistle]'' Applejack blowing air through her mouth using her hoof to get the buffalo's attention so they can cross through the orchard and get their apple pies

As they arrive through the narrow path through the apple orchard they saw right next to the orange pony there were a couple of mares and stallions, sitting in front of a couple of tables and wagons, where they had several dozen aromatic and delicious apple pies. And one by one they passed in front of the tables and wagons, where Applejack cousins offered them the pies with happy smiles. Meanwhile, the buffaloes were eating and enjoying the pies as they continue running through their ancestral route.

'' I'd rather eat turquoise any day of the week. [chomp] Auhh...!'' Spike said looking at the buffalos running through the apple orchard as he eats a bowl full of blue gems.

'' Bloomberg, this is yer special day. Mama's so proud of you even your Dad who had helped me plant you here at this special spot!'' Applejack said with happiness, some red blushes on her cheeks, and little tears in her eyes upon seeing her apple tree safe and growing in a safe environment from a distance outside of the apple orchard plains

'' Dad? what you are talking about AJ just because Roxas had help you planted Bloomberg last night doesn't mean he's already your husband The Race is still On You Know Heh Heh Heh''! Rainbow said being stern with a confident smirk towards Applejack

'' We'll see who gets him he's bound to pick one of us eventually just wait Rainbow Dash!'' Applejack getting her competitive gaming face on.

The scene quickly changes to where Sheriff Silverstar, Braeburn, Little Strongheart, and Chief Thunderhooves are personally making amends to each other and ending their conflict on good terms.

''This idea yours saved our species from wanting to kill each other chief Thunderhooves''. Sheriff Silverstar spoke

'' I agree we shoulda had done this in the first place talking out our problems instead of fighting each other when either side didn't fully understand the other's life story''. Chief Thunderhooves confess and admit his guilt.

'' At least both tribes can live in peace without too much trouble but what about me and Braeburn's dad?'' Little Strongheart said with concern and sadness.

'' Yeah I agree with you little Strongheart sheriff you two were able to work out the land's property ownership but you both must let me and little Strongheart work out our special relationship we like each other and want to see each other often don't try and stop us from doing this''. Braeburn said with a serious frown.

'' Mr.Braeburn I wouldn't dream of coming in-between you and my daughter's love she and my tribe almost lost me because of my selfish actions if I don't learn to share what I have with others then I'll risk losing my daughter too I won't do that''. Chief Thunderhooves said smiling

''Me too Braeburn I have always thought of you as a Son I never had before and you deserve to be happy, and if Ms.Little Strongheart can give that to you, who am I to keep you apart from wanting to have each other in your own lives''. Sheriff Silverstar said smiling too

''Thank you, Sheriff, Thank you so much, Dad''. Little Strongheart and Braeburn warp their hooves around their respective fathers in a tight hug making the two of them hug them back

When they all let go little Strongheart and Braeburn look at each other.

''Sooooo?'' Braeburn said nervously while blushing pink.

''Soooo?'' Little Strongheart doing the same reaction as him.

''Ahh Forget this!'' The two of them said together in union, quickly lean in, and wrap their bodies together in a deep loving kiss. Symbolizing the peace and union between the ponies and buffaloes.

''Mmphmmmmnphn I love you''! Braeburn and Little Strongheart said into each other mouths as they gave into one another with a strong passion.

''I'll see you around''. Braeburn and Little Strongheart said after they pull themselves apart from each other

Happy that all things are well for both sides Braeburn, Little Strongheart, Sheriff Silverstar, and Chief Thunderhooves all nodded their heads together and went on their separate ways.

The scene switch to Twilight who is watching the outcome from afar with Roxas who is having his face feeling right next to hers. She learns that with compromise and understanding, to share and care, sometimes the worst of enemies can become the best of friends.

'' I´m happy for them, do you think that is possible for us? '' Roxas asked the unicorn mare but at the same time, he thought. '' Do I would need to choose one of them?? ''

'' Perhaps... we already gotten used to being affectionate with each other, maybe is just a matter of time, or maybe we just need to find a way to make this work''. Twilight replied with a nuzzle before popping out a quill and paper to send a letter to Celestia.

'' Dear Princess Celestia, Friendship is a wondrous and powerful thing. Even the worst of enemies can become friends. You need understanding and compromise. You've got to share. You've got to care''. Twilight wrote out her report and send it to her

'' Hey! That's what I said during my song but now you get my message!" Pinkie Pie appears right in front of her frowning.

'' Hee he sorry pinkie pie I was so confused about your dance performance I didn't entirely pay attention to your song''. Twilight admitted to her pink friend.

''[sighing] Well at least Roxas did when he came up to me on the stage come on Twilight let's get this sleepy pegasus back home''. Pinkie Pie changed her frown to being cheerful again

''But why didn't you write out the strange encounters we had with Nightmare and that mysterious pony we met? we need to inform the sisters about that "messenger of whatever" right?'' Pinkie asked.

'' Because I think this information is better off discussed in person with Princess Celestia in case they were to come back during our conversation about them''. Twilight answered pinkie pie and then walks towards the train station carrying Roxas with her purple hoof beside his body's stomach.

(Kingdom Hearts 2.5 Kairi theme)

Sunset was approaching and Applejack and her friends were saying goodbye to all her cousins and the buffalos in Appleloosa, After making peace, the ponies and buffaloes forgot their hatred, some happy not to have to go back to the heavy labor of the harvest, and others happy for eating something so delicious. With peace and harmony established, Applejack and her friends headed to the station, upon arriving they saw Braeburn and Little Strongheart waiting for them there to say goodbye.

"Too bad you have to leave Applejack... I hope you can come back soon''. Braeburn said smiling

'' I will Braeburn and hopefully we can catch up with each other the next time we meet without having to deal with a real-life problem''. Applejack said smiling back.

Twilight looked towards the village one last time and saw how it was different now buffalos are going in and out of Applelossa.

"It's amazing how well they all get along now... No one would believe that just a few hours ago they all hated each other."

"Indeed Twilight, but buffaloes have always been peaceful." Little Strongheart added, looking a bit annoyed at Braeburn. "If you had agreed to speak to us earlier, this could have been resolved much sooner."

"But it was your dad who didn't want to talk to the ponies." Braeburn said looking annoyed at Little Strongheart.

"And it was the sheriff who didn't want to talk to the buffaloes." Little Strongheart replied also annoyed.

" You're both right about that neither of your leaders didn't want to talk to each other, let's just leave it at that okay." Twilight said quickly to stop them from arguing, and then she remembered something she almost forgot.

"By the way, me and Roxas saw you two kissing again in front of your dad and Sheriff Silverstar so are you two a couple now?''

"Wait, the both of you kissed again?!" Applejack and Rainbow Dash asked in surprise since they hadn't been there when that happened.

" I think they both make a nice couple." Rarity replied, causing Braeburn and Little Strongheart to blush strongly with pink and red blushes.

'' Yeah I can tell these two will be able to treat one another very well''. Pinkie Pie said being supportive of their interspecies relationship

''As long as they can make and keep each other happy that's all that matters in a relationship with each other special somepony isn't it''. Fluttershy added on as she blushes a little about the idea of someday having Roxas as her coltfriend.

'' Despite the two of them being different species they cared so much about each other''. Roxas said as he was about to lose consciousness.

'' I'm just happy that these two found love and want to give each other a chance on romance''. Spike said happily but he also said this in his mind '' Then that means I still have a shot at getting Rarity to fall in love with me and be my girlfriend yeah!''

"W-We better get on, the train is about to leave guys." Twilight yelled out and quickly got on the train with a carry Roxas right beside her in tow.

As the others got on broad Braeburn grab his cousin's shoulder to speak to her again one last time

''See you Applejack." Braeburn said giving one last hug to his dear cousin. " That Roxas fella is a scrawny city colt in my opinion, but he isn't half bad and I notice how much you and he cared about each other the other day. I’m sure you’ll be able to work things out with his troubled life and who knows you two might actually hit it off and be in love just like me and strongheart. Fight for what matters to you cuz and cherish it to the very end!''

'' You took the words right out of my mouth cousin but only time will tell if he feels the same way about me goodbye Braeburn and little Strongheart take good care of each other''. Applejack said smiling as her cheeks blush

'' You can count on me Applejack and good luck to you as well of you and Roxas taking care of each other in your relationship with him''. Little Strongheart said smiling as she also gave her a goodbye hug too.

With the train whistling and starting to move Applejack had to quickly get on the train. While the train was leaving, Applejack waved goodbye from the door of her cousin and the little buffalo, until the train gained speed and she lost sight of them. Then Applejack moved between the carriages, seeing that this time the train was getting fuller since it would stop not only in Ponyville but also in other various locations. So, Applejack finally reached the train car with her friends.

'' It looks like it'll be another long trip... yawn until we get back to Ponyville. I'm sorry everybody but I need to sleep for a while". Roxas said taking advantage of the peace of the train ride back home giving a big yawn because of how tired and weak he was.

"Yeah, yawn... we won't get back to Ponyville until the next morning everyone so it looks like we're going have to cancel eating Sea-salt ice cream today at the barn''. Applejack responded by yawning

'' Come on girls we need rest after the long day we had today we're sorting out everything and informing Roxas of everything that happened tomorrow right now we need to give him some space and clear our heads from all this''. Twilight said heading to her side of the bed and drifting off to sleep

''Good idea night everybody''. Everyone else replied together and each one headed off to their bed to sleep

A few hours later it became night time on the train. Applejack wakes up and looks towards Roxas across the bed from her. She put her plan into action which was leaving her bed quietly without waking the others and head towards the sleeping stallion. Applejack stared at Roxas peaceful face, who was still fast asleep… then she timidly pull the blanket covers out carefully and gently.

Next, she got in the same bed as him and laid her head on Roxas's left side of his chest, and looked up to admire his face. Without realizing it, She stared at Roxas's face in the same way he had admired her back at her house right before they left to go to Appleloosa... Seeing his beautiful and handsome face, feeling his soft breath, smelling his sweet mystery aroma, feeling the warm heat of his fur coat, and trying to hear the calm and comforting beating pulse of his heart but she heard nothing not even a thump. As she peered at each faction on Roxas's face and body, Applejack stopped to look at Roxas's lips.

Applejack blushed slowly, shyly lifting her hoof and gently touching Roxas's warm lips. Then she raised her head and slowly brought her face close to that of the colt, but when she was about to touch his lips with hers, she sadly closed her eyes and lowered her head.

" No... I don't want it to be like this." Applejack whispered sadly. Then she raised her head again and continued to look at Roxas, feeling that seeing his face sleeping peacefully also reassured her.

" I didn't ever thank you for coming into my life Roxas you've been a major help to my Apple family's lives." Applejack whispered, looking at the white-grey Pegasus, as if he were awake.

" My biggest mistake, my biggest pain in life. I…thought I might never see you again after you were kidnapped and turned into somepony else, but…your eyes didn't change at all they're still the same as when I first met you." Applejack said putting on a tender smile, remembering that despite what she feared, Roxas's gaze had kept seeing her with warmth and affection.

Then Applejack smiled again as she had with her the colt that had magically managed to appear in her Home and enter as an honorary member of her Apple Family and is right now helping her heal her wounded Soul from the loss of her Parents.

Recalling all that had happened yesterday and today, Applejack touched her chest, where she could feel her heart beating, and remembered something from her past, from when she was a filly and her parents were still alive.

" I'll never love any colt... I'll be too busy running the Family farm to ever love any foal." The filly Applejack had said, hugging her father tightly.

" That's what you say now..." Her mother replied with a tender smile. " But someday, you’ll meet a colt that’ll have the key to your heart... everypony needs help sometime applejack and who knows maybe your stallion might show up one day to help you with your barn duties on his own decision after you help him with a problem of his own".

'' And he better be somepony that can ensure your protection and can make you happy my little apple pie just like I did with your mother a long time ago''. Her father added in with a mmm-hmm look and then a tender smile like his wife.

" You have the key...Roxas the very key that will open the door to my heart and save it from pain and loneliness as I can with you" Applejack whispered snuggling on the shoulder of the sleeping colt and closing her eyes to feel again the soft tempo of Roxas's empty heart hugging him tightly and then finally resting her head on the warmth of his fur at the pegasus's neck and face.

" No one has ever done something so beautiful for me before... and I... I have never loved anypony like this as I love you...Roxas" Applejack finished saying in a tender whisper with her tearful eyes of happiness when feeling full confidence with that sweet colt, who now knew her better than anyone.

With that thought, Applejack snuggled and hugged deeper into Roxas's warm body causing their legs and tails to cross over and collided together, resulting in their bodies forming an apple-shaped figure in their embrace feeling like she could stay like this with him forever.

" It's not a kiss, but for me, this is my romantic moment... because I finally realized that I can never love anyone as I love you, Roxas..." Applejack whispered as dreams came to her and her consciousness was lost, thinking in that she hadn't failed in her goal, but that it had simply become more ambitious.

" The next time we managed to bond this closely
I'll not hide anything... and during that time it'll be... when I declare my feelings to you and I kiss you that day" Applejack finished saying before falling asleep blushing very strongly for the Pegasus and hugging the warm body of the colt she loved.

Roxas slightly opened his eyes after he somehow manage to hear everything that Applejack had confessed to him.

'' Applejack you feel that much for me, heh I'm proud to be a member of your family and I hope I can stay that way resulting in us being something special someday''. the pegasus whispered back to her and began snuggling, blushing, and hugging her tightly the same way she is but in addition, he was using his wings also to add additional comfort and warmth in their deep embrace then he closed his eyes afterwards.

(song ends)

Elsewhere in another world

'' This is awful''. Namine looked sad after reading the entire document regarding information about the replica program

'' How am I supposed to explain this to Riku and the others?''

Namine cringed and turn her face away from the computer monitor
'' There's no way I can tell them that this Replica experiment was created to slate Roxas for disposal should he fail to continue wielding the power of Sora's Keyblade''.

Then suddenly red alarms started going off in Sora's chambers.

'' What the?'' Namine shouted upon looking up towards the alarm sounds. She move her head towards the screen and saw that Roxas's body was being surrounded by darkness again causing a reaction effect on Sora's body

'' Roxas is losing control again I better conceal this file and deal with this issue later. Right now I have to help Sora''. Namine told herself as she exited the document about the replica program and place the file back into the Organization network.

Just then Diz, Riku, and King Mickey appeared at the door to Sora's pod chamber.

'' Namine what's going on in here we're getting alarms all over the underground lair?'' Diz is the first one to speak.

'' Its Roxas's Darkness! It resurfaces once again and it's making both Roxas and Sora's brainwaves unstable their conditions aren't looking good. Nerve impulse values are abnormal for both subjects and their mental states are going off the charts!'' Namine explained the terrible outcome affecting both Roxas and Sora as she is fast pacing her computer typing analyzing the situation, collecting the data off it, and preparing the sedate to help Sora's condition.

''Gosh! We need to cut the link between the two of them fast!'' King Mickey said upon seeing the computer screen showing Sora's and Roxas's life monitoring bars from being Green going down to Yellow

"Hurry Namine! If it keeps up we'll lose control of the situation and both Sora and Roxas will die in the end!'' Riku notices that the life bars between the two of them are rapidly going down to the red zone.

'' I know I almost got the sedative medicine ready for injection into Sora''. Namine replied with total confidence.

But just as she was about to press the enter key to give him the drug DiZ stop her.

'' Wait Namine look!''. DiZ quickly grabbed her wrist and urge her to look at the screen.

'' Huh what?, am I seeing this correctly?'' Namine said baffled at what is happening on the computer screen in front of her.

'' You're eyes aren't deceiving you Namine... a different type of darkness is surrounding Roxas and stabilizing the connection link between him and Sora." King Mickey answered her after seeing the monitor for both Roxas and Sora.

''How is this possible?'' Riku said in shock about this new development but soon started to relax after seeing the darkness surrounding Roxas and affecting Sora retracted from the two of them and disappear from the computer screen.

'' Wait pals, I think I recognize that type of darkness, I have seen it before. I just don't remember when, but at least it's helping Roxas, so that gives us more time to think" King Mickey answered.

'' On the bright side we didn't have to use another sedative to help Sora out with his life span problems''. Namine said with a little chuckle to lighten the mood.

'' Please tell me that this whole experience gave us something good'' Diz said with a hard look on his face.

'' Well actually yes it did DiZ, It seems that this "darkness" is exploring Roxas mind but at the same time is controlling his power all the time".

'' So it put Sora's nobody into a weakened state therefore, we won't have to wait until his memory percentage is at 60% or more for me to enter his mind''.

''Once he starts dreaming about Sora's memories again I can appear at the end of it, Roxas will only see me as a result but it will only be for a few seconds''.

'' Afterwards, once he wakes up from this dream I will be there too at his hiding location although it will be only for one second since Roxas is in a faraway world we don't know about and my powers to reach him by creating an illusion of me to spot him will take a heavy strain on me''. Namine said to Diz and the others.

'' We will have to wait then, for now let me think if I can remember that weird darkness, I know that I saw it before'' King Mickey said

Harmony of Light: An Oath to Return season 1.

by Xionforgotten

Prologue: Journey to the peace.

Chapter 1: The world of Friendship

Chapter 2: The elements of Harmony

Chapter 3: Truth

Chapter 4: Nightmares.

Chapter 5: Courage.

Chapter 6: Story telling.

Chapter 7: Uncertainty

Chapter 8: Emptiness

Chapter 9: Darkness

Chapter 10: Marks

Chapter 11: Competition.

Chapter 12: Anxiety

Chapter 13: Believe

Chapter 14: Nerves

Chapter 15: Linked

Chapter 16: Envy

Chapter 17: Doubts.

Chapter 18: Illusions Part 1.

Chapter 19: Illusions part 2

Chapter 20: Illusions Part 3