The Three Unicteers

>It was a beautiful day in Equestria.
>The Crystal Empire is celebrating their independence from Sombra's Kingdom.
>There are games and food stands everywhere with shows later in the day.
>One of those shows is for the Great and Powerful Trixie.
>Preparing all of her tricks and charades Trixie is almost ready, but something is bothering her.
"I wish Starlight could be here, these shows get so lonely sometimes."
>After a couple minutes behind the screen the crowd gathers and it's showtime.
>After 30 minutes of card tricks, sawing a Pegasus wings off, and escaping from a magic "confined" box the show ends.
"Another day another bit, and nopony to share my thoughts with."
>"Hey that was a great show!"
>Spinning around Trixie gasped to see Starlight and Sunburst behind the stage with her.
"Oh what are you doing here Starlight? And who is your friend?"
>"Twilight and her friends were sent by that table map into the San Palomino Desert,"
"The Desert? Who in Equestria is living out there let alone having a friendship problem?"

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>"That's exactly what I said when Star told me, but for whatever the reason she still gave her a friendship assignment."
>"Yup, I am to go to the Crystal Empire and spend time at the festival with an old friend and give a full report after. Oh right, Trixie this is my old friend from when I was just a filly, Sunburst."
>"Nice to meet you Trixie. Starlight has told me all about you."
"A pleasure to meet you too...wait aren't you a crystaller for the Princess?!"
>"Yes, under normal circumstances I am usually inside the castle, but Princess Twilight wrote a letter to Princess Cadence saying I get a pardon for my work for the next couple of days."
"How nice of her."
>With a grit of her teeth Trixie still showed a smile, she thought she was over envying Twilight, but there are always flare-ups.
>"Say Trixie, I know you must be tired after your show, but would you like to join me and Sunburst?
>"Um...." Sunburst gave a stare to Starlight but she didn't notice in her excitement.
>"This is a perfect opportunity to get to know both of you better! Plus it will juicy up my report for Twilight."
"That sounds like a wonderful idea! If it's okay with the both of you."
>"Oh nonsense it'll be fun! Right Sunburst?"
>"Y-yeah...fun."
>Sunburst doesn't look to happy though, but his weary smile turned ecstatic when an idea popped in his head.
>"I guess I can sort of take you on a tour of the castle. Show you a little 'behind' the scenes of what I do."
>After a walk through the various shops and stands Sunset led you and Sunburst into the Crystal castle.
"So, what does a 'crystaller' do exactly?"
>"Well, basically I make sure she is progressing and learning on how to control her magic. Kind of hard now since she is still a baby. Princess Cadence mostly takes care of her.
>"Oh don't be so humble, you do plenty of hard work taking care of Flurry Heart. Besides that's not all you do."
"You have a second job?"
>"Well sort of, my other task is being a magic adviser to Princess Cadence and Shining Armor."
>"Yeah, Sunny here has been studying Magic practically just as long if not longer than Twilight."
>"After fixing the Crystal Heart, they gave me full access to the Royal Library."
"How interesting. And you can go there any time you want?"
>"Well whenever I am not working at least."
>After a little while your head keeps thinking about the library.
'Maybe I can find a book to expand my show' you think to yourself.
>"It's getting kind of late, maybe we should head back outside for the fireworks show."
"If it's all the same to you, I think I'll head back to my carriage, my hoofs are killing me and after all this walking I feel a little sleepy."
>"Oh Trixie, you won't get any sleep with the firewo-"
>"That sounds like a good idea! Rest is just as important as hygiene and studying. You remember the way out right?"
"I think I can manage."
>"Great, let's go Star, we might miss the show."
>"Maybe it is for the best. Let's get together tomorrow TrixiAhh!"
>With those words and an eager smile on Sunburst face, he picked Starlight up with his magic and headed off.
"I have a feeling Star might be getting her own personal fireworks show tonight."
>With a small chuckle to yourself you head out to find the library, hopefully you still remember where it is from the tour.
>...
>I'm lost in the castle.
>Perfect.
>Maybe those guards over there will help me.
"Hello Gentlecolts I am the Great and Powerful Trixie...can you show me to the library?'
>"Who the heck are you? This is a restricted area off limits to the public!"
>"Hey take it easy, she probably just got lost."
>The guard turns to you and pitches his tone of voice.
>"Well hi there little mare, how can we help you."
>I am not just some lost little filly, for Celestia's sake I'm just about as tall as them.
"I told you I am the Great and Powerful Trixie! Please where is the Royal Library?"
>"Dude she's not a filly, she's a full grown mare. Listen ma'am I don't know how you got here but we can point you towards the Exit!"
>Quickly thinking you try to come up with a lie.
"I am Sunbursts special assistant! How dare you treat me like this!"
>What did I just say?
>"What did she just say?"
>"I didn't know Sunburst even had an assistant."
"Errm yes! He wants me to, um, do some research while he is out in the festival."
>"Well Okay but we're going to need to see some identification."
>Oh buck.
"Deary me I seem to have kept it in my other hat."
>"No identification, no entry."
"Can't you just take me there please, I can put in a good word for you to Sunburst."
>"So?"
"Those good words can travel through him and be heard by Princess Cadance or Prince Shining Armor."
>"*grumble* Fine. I'll lead you there."
>After a quick paced trot through some hallways you and the guard finally arrived at the Library.
>"Okay make it quick."
"What? But I need to-"
>"Don't care, just grab the books and get out before we both get in trouble. You know how the other advisers like to keep things so organized."
"Errr yes the others."
>Quickly you browse through "Summoning and Teleportation" grabbing random books.
>These should help me learn a few new tricks.
"Thank you sooo much, Sunburst will really appreciate your kindness."
>And with that you hurry down the directions he gave you to the exit and off to your trailer.
>...
>And nothing.
>Most of the books were just about little things on teleportation.
>All the stuff you learned as a filly along with all the other Unicorns.
>One of the books was about the summoning and banishing of monsters that almost destroyed all of Equestria.
>Nothing else to do.
>Can't really use monsters in the show but maybe it's a good read.
>After looking through hundreds of disgusting beasts one of them catches your eye.
>It was smaller than all the rest.
>Barely taller than Celestia, still tall for a pony but nothing like the giants from the other pages.
>It looked like a hairless ape wearing what looked like a pretty nice suit.
>No description of what it did only a name.
>Anon the Human
"Human?"
>That one mint-green unicorn from Ponyville wouldn't shut-up about those things.
>A wide smile went across Trixie's face.
"Maybe one little summoning wouldn't hurt."
>Yes that's it!
>A perfect new act specific for Ponyville
>If the worst things happened the Princess's cam just banish it again to....nowhere?
>The book never said what happened to this monster. It just disappeared.
>Bah it can't be all bad, that minty green unicorn said a lot of good things about these humans.
*Knocking*
>"Trixie are you in there? It's Sunburst! We need to talk!"

>Sunburst? Shouldn't he be with Starlight at the fireworks show?
>Looking outside you notice it's already mourning.
>Did I read these books all night?
*Knock knock knock*
>"Come on Trixie I know you are in there. Let me in."
"Trixie is coming just a moment."
>While using your magic to fix your mane, you walk over to the door and open it.
>"Did you and Starlight 'enjoy' the show?"
>To your surprise he seems very disgruntled.
"Didn't go the way you wanted?"
> "That's not how...why did you tell the guards I had an assistant?"
"Trixie just wanted to take a little look around, no harm no foul really."
>"No, yes harm and yes foul! After the show everything was going great. I was finally going to ask her to be my special somepony. It was perfect until I got a call to come to the library!"
>That no good stallion rated me out.
>"By the time I got back, the moment was lost."
"Wait so you didn't tell them about me?"
>"Look Trixie I know we just met and you seem like a good mare, but it's a little early in this friendship to go using me to get stuff. And plus you owe me something and I intend to collect."
>Oh buck not again.
"What do you want? Personal show?"
>"Sort of. I need for you to do another show. And try to recreate that special moment when I saw a glitter in her eye."
>Oh for Celestia's sake I'm a magician not a romance expertise.
"Well, I am planning on doing another show in Ponyville, I'm going to try a new trick that will definitely make something in her eyes."
>"Let's work out the details later, Starlight should be waking up any second now."
"How do you know that?"
> " She is staying at my place so I memorized the times she wakes up and try to make breakfast for us..."
"That's sweet...and kind of creepy, but sweet nontheless."
> You feel your tummy rumble.
"This is very out of place, but can the Great and Powerful Trixie join you both for breakfast?"
>He sighs.
>"Sure."
>..
>After eating a hearty breakfast the three of you sit down to rest your bellies.
"That was delicious Sunburst, thank you for your hospitality."
>Isn't he just the best?"
>Sunburst started to blush a little but quickly cooled down with a sip of coffee.
"Well Trixie wouldn't want to stay in both your manes. Trixie has a show to prepare for in Ponyville."
>"Really? That's wonderful. We will be able to catch up a little more!"
"Well I was hoping the both of you could come, the support would really help, I'm going to be trying a new trick."
>"What will you be doing? Will you need my help like when we remade Hoofdini's trick?"
"No no, I just would like to see a ''friend'ly face in the crowd for once."
>"That sounds fun Trix thanks for the invite, Starlight and I would love to be there."
>As you set off to leave, you internally grimace in fear about your new trick.
>What if this 'Human' actually is dangerous, and as much as you hate to admit it, if Twilight was still in Ponyville you'd feel a little safer.
>No matter, the show must go on for The Great and Powerful Trixie!
>...
>Spending days on the road pulling your trailer and practicing the summoning, you think you finally got it down.
>Just in time to see over the Horizon Ponyville.
>Still a couple days early, why not try to relax and freshen up.
>Wait....how about a look into Twilight's Castle?
>With all six of them gone and Starlight still with Sunburst there should be nobody around.
>With that thought in mind you park right next to the doors, and cautiously trot inside.
>Walking through the large wooden doors you are greeted by an immaculate grand hallway.
>Just as spiffy and clean like the first time.
>Whatever, time to snoop around a bit.
>After about thirty minutes of going in and out of rooms and hallways you grow bored.
>All of these rooms are either empty or filled to the brim with books.
>Where did she get all these books?
>Didn't her library-tree-house blow up or something?
>Ugh a waste of time, might as well prepare for the show tomorrow.

>Be Anon
>Sitting at his computer working on a greentext.
>Suddenly darkness.
"God this is the last thing I need!"
>A light blue engulfs you.
"What the fu-?"
>No time to curse.
>All there is now is light.
>You find yourself now on a small stage .
>"Ta'da a Real Life Human!!!"
>Cheers and screams can be heard all around.
"Who? Where? What the Hell is happening?"
>"Thank you thank you so much! Now to make it disappear!"
>Disappear?
>Fuck that, I need to get away from here.
>Making a sprint to...anywhere, shrieks can be heard.
>"It's on the loose!"
>"Everypony run!"
>"HA I TOLD YOU I WASN'T CRAZY!"
>Running through a village that seemed like something out of the medieval era you see a horse.
>While everything around you is a blur, a horse comes into view.
>A pink horse.
>Wat.png
>It is so small, must be a foal or something.
>"Hello!!!!"
>WhatintheHolyMarryMotherofallwhores.jpg
"Holy shit it's a monster!"
>"Ahhhhhh a monster where?!!!"
>The pink horse with lightning speed scurries behind you in fear.
>Even more wat.
"I...I...um..."
>She looks around your leg and gives out a chuckle.
>"There's no monster silly-willy!"
"You can talk?"
>"Yes I can, names Pinkie Pie! Welcome to Ponyville!"
>Suddenly the pink pony aims and canon at you and fires it.
>Bracing yourself for death, you re surprised to feel paper.
>Confetti?
>Wait where did this cake come from?
>The pink horse continuously brings random party items while rambling on about 'me being new to town'.
"Wait wait slow down! Can you explain to me what's going on?"

>Be Trixie
>Buck
>"Trixie that was amazing!"
>Starlight came running with a wide grin on her face with Sunburst behind her with a more worried look.
>"Where in Equestria did you learn how to do that?"
"Well you see..."
>"We don't have time for that right now! That thing you summoned is very dangerous!"
>"What are you talking about Sunburst?"
>"A long time ago before Celestia and Luna took the headship, there was a small fort of humans. The records were all lost to time but the one thing that all the legends share is that they destroyed the Legion of Dragons and were soon looking at us!"
>"That 'thing' has the power to destroy all of Equestria! Whatever you did to summon it, you better learn how to get rid of it too."
"What ever happened to the humans? Why didn't they attack Equestria?"
>"Nopony knows, they just disappeared."
>"Well no matter the case, we need to find it and try to secure it somehow."
"Secure it? How will we even find it? We don't even know where it went?"
>Suddenly you turn to see that one mint-green unicorn with the harp for a cutiemark.
>Wide with a grin.
>"I can track a human."

>Back to Anon
"Okay so what you are telling me is that I am in a universe filled with talking horses, magic, and two God-like bigger horses that control the sun and moon?"
>"Yup, actually the Princess for this place is far away in the desert."
"Other Princesses? God this is so freaking confusing. Do you think you can help me get home?"
>"Well Twilight has a whole set of magic books, maybe we can look through their?"
"I don't think I should go back into town, I heard them screaming I am some monster."
>"Ah don't be such a pessimist, once they see how friendly you are they'll be chummy just like me!"
"If you say so horse."
>"Call me, Pinkamena."

>Be Trixie
"Lyra, how are you going to track down a Human with diamonds, rope, and tea?"
>"I learnt how to do it from the Diamond Dogs, all i had to do was a little mining work."
>Diamond Dogs huh?
>Thinking back you remember how they tried to rip you off by selling you some ancient amulet.
>Worst decision of your life, got stuck mining for weeks and that 'amulet' was just wire metal with a couple scratched gems.
>Damn cheapskates
>"Um Lyra I don't think-"
>"SHhhh it's working!"
>"Uh Ly-"
>"I said QUIET! I need to concentrate."
"I don't think you NEED to track it anymore!"
>"Why?"
>"Because it's walking THIS WAY!!!!"
>The four unicorns quickly look down thee road seeing the Human walk calmly behind...
>"Pinkie Pie? I thought you were supposed to be with Twilight and the others out in the desert?"
>An eerie smile goes over the Pink ponies face.
>"Yes, I just came back because I was hearing Trixie was having such a nice show."
"Why thank you, also thanks for leading him back here, I need to send him back."
>"Thank goodness, I was getting worried I would be stuck here. Although, this place doesn't seem to bad compared to my home."
>Sunburst burst out a loud scream.
>"BY CELESTIAS MANE IT CAN TALK!!!"
>"Well okay, that was rude as hell."
>Lyra quickly head dives face first into the Humans stomach
>"Akk-"
>"A REAL LIFE HUMAN AHAHAHAHA!!! None of you are taking him away from me!"
>"Wait, what?"
>And just like that the human was gone, again.
>"We need to find them!"
>With a hood to her face Starlight slowly walks down the street.
>"Cmon I know exactly where they went. Pinkie aren't you coming."
>Pinkie had a look almost never seen before
>Anger
>For a split second, then she turned to the three with a smile.
>"Oh no, you guys go on ahead. I'll get things ready inside the castle so we can send him home."
>As she trots through the large wooden doors you look at Sunburst and Starlight nervously.
>"Worry about her later, we need to get to the human."
>Walking down a ways they come to a dirt path leading off into the Everfree Forest.
"Starlight how do you know about this place?"
>"When I first got to Ponyville I got so stressed about trying to make a friend I kind of freaked out and stumbled up on it. At first it was a nice place to clear my head and think, then she came with all her stuff."
>"What stuff? Doesn't she teach a music class? Isn't that what the harp means?"
"Actually it's a lyre, and it means to-"
>"She teaches music to whichever foal stay's after class when Ms. Cheerilee leaves. Not important! All I remember seeing was a bunch of beakers and books on replication..."
>The three of you stop meditating on those words.
>Andtheyareoff.jpg
>The three make a mad dash down the dirt road trying to find the wooden shack Starlight talked about.
>Finally you come upon it.
>The three of you stare from a distance as mint-green light pours out from every crack and window.
>All of you hear a maniacal female horse laugh and a loud deep yell which can only be from the Human.
>As you inch ever closer you can hear the smooth voice of Gene Coltin from a record player inside.
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"Okay how are we gonna do this?"
>">Maybe we should've charged single file that way we don't-"
>Another deep long yell interrupts Sunburst.
>Time to improvise.
>Sunburst, Starlight and yourself burst through the door...and tumble over each other on your way in.
>Darn singlepony sized door.
>With the mix of hooves and legs you look up with confusion.
>The Human and Lyra sitting across from each other with what looks like...a tea set?
>"Hello."
>"How did you find us?"
"That's IT?! YOU WERE HAVING TEA!?"
>"Well what did you expect me to do?"
>Rising from the tangle Starlight looks just has confused as you.
>"What about all the screaming of pain and the maniacal laughter?"
>"That's just how I laugh, I wasn't screaming. Lyra here was just showing me stuff she collected from school, all the things you teach to the little horses is really amazing."
>"I can admit my laugh can get a little maniacal when I am excited."
>Lyra was blushing a little.
>"Maybe we kind of jumped the gun, sorry for ruining your..."
>Sunburst stammered
>"Wait no! Lyra this is an incredibly dangerous being, we don't know what this monster is capable of!"
>"Anon."
>"Huh?"
>"My name is Anon, and I'm no monster."
>"Well then Anon, you need to get back, we don't know what type of repercussions you are bringing being in this universe. And you Trixie, where did you learn how to do this?!"
"Well...I...um"
>"The only place I could think of where you can learn about that stuff would be the Archives in Canterlot or the Royal Library in-"
>Sunburst stopped, remembering the guards back from the festival tell him about his 'assistant' taking out some books.
>"Trixie what books did you take?"
>Gulp
>"Trixie, I will ask one more time. What. Books. Did. You TAKE?!"
>His shout makes everyone in the small shack jump.
>"Just a couple books about t-transmutation, teleportation, and s-summoning...of Equestria's ancient beasts and monsters."
>Sunburst looked as if he was going to have an aneurysm.
>"If any of the Princess's know that book is gone all of us will be spending the rest of our days in Tartarus. And YOU! Anon I don't know how but we need to get you home NOW!"
>The tall Human turned to look straight into the flustered unicorns eyes.
>"No."
>"W-what do you mean, 'no'."
>"I mean I don't want to go back, not yet at least, this place is a paradise compared to my world."
>A somber smile went over Anon's face, a smile that showed he has seen and felt pain.
>"Here I don't have to worry about the stress back in the city. The stress of tests, getting a job, fearing for my life. Here I don't have to look to see who is behind me every time I turn a corner. I know I can't stay here forever, but please don't send me back right away."
>A single tear can be seen falling down Anon's cheek.
>Starlight walks over to Sunburst, who now thankfully has a less aggravated face put up.
>"Maybe him staying a couple day's wouldn't be too bad, right Sunny?"
>"I haven't heard that name since we were together as foals...Okay a couple days can't possible hurt. But where is he going to stay?"
"Oh I know, the castle. There are plenty of empty rooms there."
>"That's perfect we can...wait how do you know-"
>"Oh my we forgot about Pinkie! She's still waiting for us at the castle."
>"So I can stay?"
"Of course you can."
>Tears of joy pour from Anon's face.
>"Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity."
>Walking back it's night time now, most of the ponies from the show are probably in their beds hopefully thinking Anon running off the stage was part of the show.
>Lyra is talking with Anon about his world.
>Star and Sunny are enjoying the walk.
>And you, Trixe leading them back to...
"Pinkie? What are you doing out here?"
>"Ohhh there you all are, I was getting sooo worried!"
>"Hey Pinkamena, guess what, I am going to be able to stick around for a while."
>"Greaaat! Just Greaaaat!"
>You notice she was grinding her teeth.
>"I should go and throw a party for tomorrow. See ya then!"
>You never knew Pinkie all too well but you knew this was strange even for her.
"I'm going to catch up to her, I'll see you guys at the castle when you get their."
>You walk through the castle doors.
"Pinkie, you here?"
>Silence and darkness
>How does Vinyl Scratch have electricity for her house while this castle still needs to be lit by candles?
"Pinkie it's me The Great and Powerful T-Trixie."
>A cool breeze is flowing through the castle.
"You're not still mad about me taking your mouth off r-right?"
>Walking into the grand hall you see an assortment of machines and devices.
>Yup definitely not normal Pinkie.
>"Like what you see?"
"AHHH Pinkie! Were you standing behind me this whole time? What is all this?"
>"Just things I'm going to use to destroy the Human."
>Destroy the Human
"WHAT?! WH-"
>A hoof is shoved over your mouth.
>"Trixie you don't understand. He is dangerous and I can prove it."
"He has done nothing dangerous since he got here!"
>"Look at this!"
>She pulls out an old journal.
>Thing looks older than Celestia.
>She carefully turned to a bookmarked 'page 9'
>Quintillis 23, 355 A.A.C.
>Cpt. Galeko of the 4th Legion
>It has been two days since my dragon brothers were slain at the hands of the humans. >Tomorrow I shall lead the 4th Army and fight against these invaders.
>All survivor accounts from the previous sieges are all the same.
>A bright light then burning.
>Burning.
>How can any creature burn a dragon?
>By the Dragon Lord's name I shall be brave and hope too my troops shall be brave with me.

>You try to close the tattered book but Pinkie pry's it open to another page.
>"Read it."

>Quitillis the...unsure. 355 A.A.C.
>Former Cpt. Galeko of the 4th Legion
>It hurts to write.
>I am alone now.
>My Legion is either dead or dying.
>Not sure how many survivors other than me there are.
>It was exactly like the others said.
>A bright light followed by burning.
>I must make it back and warn them to stop leading good dragons to the slaughter.
>These humans can be a valuable asset in having a true hold over the Pony Kingdoms.
>The puppet Alicorn state failed.
>Of course it did.
>I can't imagine any scenario how those 'pompous nags' would be under our rule.
>I heard the entire city was razed and slaughtered.
>To have an entire species wiped out makes this world a little more dead than it should be.
>Shame, I hope some escaped.
>So tired.
>I will rest for now.
>Tomorrow I-

>There were no other entries
>You could see dried dragon blood mixed with the ink across the page.
>"Well?"
"Well what? Just because those humans destroyed those dragons, it was different. They were at war!"
>"And what about the dear Captain? He wanted to end the war, yet he was killed."
"He could've been killed by an animal, you can't prove through text that a human killed him!"
>"If you won't help me that's fine. I don't need you to get my revenge on Twi..."
>She stopped her monologue as fast as she could but it was as if trying to catch the wind.
"What do you mean you are going to get revenge on Twilight?"
>Be Anon
>This world is amazing.
>Flying pegasus, magic wielding unicorns, and...farmers.
>Well even horses gotta eat I guess.
>Lyra is so nice...and a little clingy
>But still seems super happy to talk to me.
>Those other two seem to be getting along real nice.
>Ah finally the castle, where is the blue one?
"Trixie? Pinkamena?"
>As you start to head towards the entrance a tug is felt on your sleeve.
>"Come on, we don't need to go back yet, I want to show you around town before Celestia raises the sun and everypony wakes up."
"That sounds fun, besides it's for the best, I bet those two are asleep by now anyway."
>The night goes by faster than it seems.
>You travel all over Ponyville,
>The early pegasus can be seen in the skies arranging the clouds for the days weather.
>Walking past Ms. Cheerilee's school house you see Lyra sigh.
"You okay?"
>"Yeah, it's just that working with fillies every day makes me wish to have one also."
"Oh please. You're sweet, caring, and must have a buttload of patience since you work with kids. I bet stallions would be lining up for you if you just put yourself out there."
>"Thanks Anon, it's just seeing Sunburst and Starlight together just..."
>You interrupt by giving a big hug lifting her into the air.
"Come on let's head back. It looks like it's starting to get light out."
>"Well since it's out in the open I might as well come clean.
>The Pink horse then completely straightens her hair causing bangs to cover her face.
>I am both Pinkie and not Pinkie. I in a ways shouldn't exist but here I am."
>You stand their terrified and confused.
>Come on legs run to the door!
>Yet you still stand their as still as stone.
>"I remember first coming into this world. There was a lot of us at first, we didn't mean any harm, we hardly even knew any better."
>You narrow your gaze as you begin to understand.
"You're a clone from the mirror pool."
>With those words the Pinkie Clone pushes her head forward.
>A slowly decaying skull with flesh pops through the drooping mane.
>"I was somehow spared from being murdered by that purple demon. I thought I have gotten a second chance, to be a real pony and not some copy."
>Her face hides back behind the veil of hair.
>"Turns out we clones actually don't get a long chance at life."
"But why attack Twilight?"
>"Just because a clone dies young doesn't mean it doesn't want to live that life. I was going to avenge my sisters, but since deary Twilight is gone I almost gave up hope. Almost. Then you and your show came to town and gave me a wonderful gift, a human!"
"What does Anon have to do with anything? He would never agree to hurt anypony!"
>"I won't have to persuade him, remember the bright light from the journal? I have discovered a way to harness that power and transfer it to bodies. Ponies can't withstand this power, but a human body..."
>The grin across her decayed face seemed like it would break the jaw off.
>"A human's body can withstand anything."
"But what will this accomplish? All you are doing is hurting all these innocent ponies, they have done nothing to you!"
>"If I can't have Twilight then her home and subjects will just have to suffice."
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>The clone let's out a gut wrenching laugh.
"You'll never get away with this! For I am the Great and Powerful Trixie!"
>Using your horn you zap with all your might and magic at the laughing clone corpse.
>Direct hit.
>And...nothing?
"W-what?"
>"Did you really think it would be that easy?"
"Well considering you are just a clone of an Earth pony...yes."
>"Unlike you I spent my short life learning all I could about magic, I not only know how to consume it, I can redirect it!"
>She proceeds to illuminate her hoofs and shoot a beam of magic straight at you.
>Direct hit...on your favorite hat...and the giant doors behind you.
>All crumple to ash.
>*Gulp*
>The commotion inside bring the four others rushing inside.
>"Trixie what in the name of Celestia is going on?!"
>No answer was needed
>Not a moment later more magic burst through the stone walls.
>As Anon stood shocked Lyra, Sunburst, and Starlight immediately dropped the ice cream they got on the way back and fired their horns at Pinkie.
"NO WAIT!"
>Too little, too late.
>The three beams hit Pinkie on the nose.
magic boop
>"Thank you ohhhhh soooooo much for lending me your power!"
>Pinkie began to levitate herself with her newfound dosage of magic.
>"Now COME HERE HUMAN!!!"
>With a now blood red mist of magic illuminating around her, she grabs Anon and throws him like a rag doll back inside the castle with her machines.
>"Sit!"
>Picking him up again she slams him down in the center of a metallic disc, two glowing antennas pointing point blank at the out cold human.
>"Now to start the PARTY!"
>Shooting all of her magic into the antennas they shoot out the brightest light imaginable illuminating the entire castle like a night lite.
>As the beams hit Anon he screams in agony as his body glows.
>Anon's eyes open
>Pure white light is shooting from his eye sockets.
>The intense magic that is hitting him has vaporized his clothes.
>Standing up he takes in the last of the intense magic coming from the antennas.
>The Pinkie Clone looked displeased.
>"Why aren't you going boom?"
>To answer her question he lifted his glowing palms and set the entire room ablaze.
>"Ooooohhhhh how interesting."
>"Trixie what is going on?"
>"The Magic must've fried his brain. Anon is going crazy!"
>Anon continues to set other wings of the castle on fire until a little tap on his backside interrupts.
>"Hey Anon, you see those four ponies, they are the ones that have caused us pain, wouldn't you like revenge?"
>No words, just action.
>Anon grabs the clone and freezes her in place.
>"No look, he remembers us."
>Lifting the block of ice he throws the frozen Pinkie Clone at them.
>"The ice around the body shatters and the limp body falls to the ground.
>"Yeah he remembers, remembers that he wants to destroy us and everything else here."
>"What do we do now?"
>"Keep fighting!"
>The four used all the different spells they knew on Anon with no effect.
"Well we can't keep shooting him with out magic, he'll just soak it up like a sponge."
>Anon roars with anger and nearly blows the entire castle down.
>"I think I know."
>Lyra then calmly lowers her horn and walks over to Anon.
>"Hey Anon!"
>Anon turns to face the mint unicorn.
>A tear falls down her cheek.
>"I know you are still in there Anon, and if you can hear me, I want you to know I love you. Than you for gIvins me the best day ever."
>She then illuminates her hon with a bright glow and charges at Anon.
>Stab
> Lyra's horn pierced through Anon's stomach and barely poked out his back.
>He staggers for a moment a falls over.
>Tears are streaming down Lyra face now.
>You put a hoof on her shoulder to comfort her.
>"I...love...you too."
>"Anon your allri-"
>"No, I'm holding back the m-magic as best I can..."
>"We can help you, I know..."
>Anon shakes his head.
>"Put as strong a shield as you all can make around me, I need to trigger the explosion."
>"N-no, please Anon."
>"Don't cry, it will be okay, get to a safe distance outside, hopefully the castle will absorb most the shock."
>"B-but..."
>"NOW!"
>With the combined strength of all four unicorns you all slowly make your ways outside.
>You practically had to drag Lyra from the shield wall.
>Looking back you see a teary smile on his face.
>After you all gathered outside it happened.
>Bright light and intense heat ripped through the walls.
>Chunks of stone and mortar went flying.
>oh buck
>Forgetting about your home parked right next to the castle you watch as it too is sent flying.
>Now the sun is barley shining down on the town.
>Where the castle stood now only remains is a giant crater and various walls still standing.
> Twilight is going to be pissed.
>Lyra is still sobbing a little.
>"It's okay Lyra, he saved us all, he will be remembered as a hero."
>A pony with a mix of dark blue and pink hair walks up.
>"No he won't."
>"Bon Bon, what are you doing here?"
>"That is Special Agent Sweetie Drops to you cult leader!"
>Starlight's face filled with rage only to be calmed down by Sunburst.
>Lyra's face was just as angry.
>"What do you mean he won't get remembered?!"
>"What I mean is that a human in Equestria would cause pandemonium, with the Saddle Arabian cruise liner sinking in our waters and these new ponies landing on the shores of the San Palomino Desert, we don't need any more drama that already is happening."
"What's going to happen to us then?"
>"Nothing if you keep quiet."
>"No, I'll spread this as far and wide as I can! I will, I...I..."
>Lyra started to cry again.
>Bon Bon gives a sharp hoof-chop to Lyra's head and she collapses onto the floor.
>"Leaned that little trick from my grandmare."
>Lyra wearily gets up from the ground.
>"What happened? Why does my head hurt? What happened to Twilight's Castle?"
>"Oh nothing. Just go to bed and rest, you must be exhausted after spending all night up and about."
>"Up and about? I don't remember...anything really. What-"
>"Just go home. I'll fill you in later."
>"Whatever."
>As Lyra walked home, Special Agent Sweetie Drops turned to you, Sunburst, and Starlight.
>"As for you three I dare you to say something!"
>She looks at Sunburst.
"Be a real shame if someone as high up as you is to be sent to Tartarus, those monsters would just tear you a new one."
>"Say anything about what? This crater that was defiantly caused by an earthquake?"
>"Good. Starlight?"
>Starlight opened her mouth to probably say something smart, but thought against it and just closed it.
>"Oh too bad, I would've loved to see them take you. Now for you Trixie."
"I'll be quiet on one condition.
>"What's that?"
"I want a clean slate, I want to start over. All my previous crimes erased from the records."
>"Easily done. Now if you will excuse me, I must go a file this report about this strange Earthquake that destroyed Princess Twilight's castle."
>As she trotted away Starlight and Sunburst turned to Trixie.
>"A fresh start?"
>"What about your shows?"
"I'm tired of traveling all over Equestria, I just want to try to have a normal life."
>"So what will you do?"
>With a smile you turn to your friends.
"Maybe start a family."


FIN

Epilogue

>You and your friends are cleaning up what;s left of Twilight's castle.
>Suddenly a scream that sounds like a banshee is heard above them.
>"WHAT IN EQUESTRIA HAPPENED TO MY HOME!?"
>Twilight can be seen hovering just above where her castle was.
>Uh-oh
>"Twilight heeeeeyyyy....how was your trip? What friendship problem you solve this time? Where are the others?"
>"Starlight, I get sent away for ONE week and my home gets destroyed!?"
"Look Twilight, this is all a big misunderstanding."
>"Really Trixie, is this all really just a big misunderstanding?! My home is GONE!"
"If it makes you feel any better my caravan is gone too. Hehe"
>Maybe a little jesting will calm her down?
>"Look Twilight we understand you must be very pissed off and-"
>"Oh I'm more than just pissed off Sunburst, how could you let this happen?! You two were JUST supposed to enjoy the festival!"
>Two unfamiliar stallions along with the other Mane 6 can be seen walking down the street towards you.
>"Um who are those two?"
>"Those two were the friendship problem!"
>She pointed frantically at a the two.
>Both seemed to tower over Twilight's other friends.
>"We found them in the middle of the desert. Apparently they are from a country that borders Yakyakistan on the other side of the Luna Sea. We were supposed to rest here before guiding them to Canterlot."
"Twilight it's not the end of the world, we'll do what I did before I was able to afford my new cart when the first one was destroyed."
>"What did you do Trixie?"
"Camping!"
>"That...that sounds like a wonderful idea Trixie. Thank You."
>With those words one of the two stallions walked up.
>One was wearing a complete suit of armor with metal wings protruding from his back, the only visible spot of pony that could be seen were his own wings covered in light leather.
>"Princess Twilight, is this where we will be staying? A crater?"
>The other one steps forward and inspects the giant hole.
>"Chin up Ulrich, it would be like when we went camping as foals together."
>He had fur brown as dirt and a deep black mane.
>The armored one scoffed.
>"Hiding in ditches from Dragon raiders is not camping Bernhard."
>Bernhard turned away and looked directly at you.
>"Hello, I am Bernhard der Bar, Ambassador to Emperor Henry the Malefic-errMagnificent!"
"H-hello Bernhard, I am the Gre-...T-trixie, my name is Trixie Lulamoon."
>"Hello Trixie Lulamoon, what a beautiful name. It just rolls off the tongue just perfectly. Who is this nice couple behind you?"
"These are my two best friends, Starlight and Sunburst."
>"Aren't you going to introduce yourself Sir Knight?"
>"I am Ulrich der Bar, Captain of the Winged Horssars. The strongest and fastest air cavalry in all the lands! Now Princess Twilight, is this where we are going to rest?"
>Twilight jumped surprised being addressed as if she were a filly caught in a lie.
>"W-we are actually going to stay at Applejack's farm, we wanted to show you some real Equestrian hospitality."
>"Oh see Ulrich, we will be able to experience Equestrian hospitality! We don't get that anywhere back home."
>"That's because little brother back home everyone is getting ready for war with each other!"
>In an instant he flapped his wings and was up in the air.
>"How does he fly so fast with such heavy armor?"
>"Like he said Sir Sunburst, he's Captain of the fastest and strongest air cavalry in all the lands. Now Princess Twilight, shall you show me and my new friends where this farm is?"
"New friends?"
>"You and your companions will be coming right Ms. Lulamoon? It would be a shame for our meeting to end so suddenly."
"O-of course it would be."
>This could be a start to wonderful new beginnings.

END