(A/N: The song above is the theme for this particular arc.)

(*In the Savior of CHS studio, we see Jordan and Shadow looking through several grocery bags of various items*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Okay, let's just go down the list of things that we'll need for this particular arc: Uhhhh, sodas?)

(Shadowlight9743: Check.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Five Hour Energies?)

(Shadowlight9743: Check.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Emergency Backup Fourth Walls just in case ours fails on us?)

(Shadowlight9743: All stolen from 2784, check.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Seriously?)

(Shadowlight9743: Look, look, look! This'll be the last time I steal from our 2784 counterparts, I promise.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Pinkie Promise? *He asked with narrowed eyes*)

(Shadowlight9743: Wh-What?! I can't promise something like that!)

(*He soon regrets his decision when he looks back at the door to the studio to see a familiar poofy haired party girl glaring at him from behind the door frame as he gulped nervously*)

(Shadowlight9743: H-Hey! I can't break a promise I didn't make!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Pinkie. Promise?)

(Shadowlight9743: No! What if we need more walls?! We're all out of cash from the constant destruction of them throughout the story!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Well, we can't just keep stealing them from our 2784 counterparts. They need those walls just as much as we do.)

(Shadowlight9743: *groans* Fine! We'll steal from 2783 then!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Fine, but only because you abandoned that number and left all those fourth walls unattended.)

(Shadowlight9743: Wrong Shadowlight, Jordan and it's not abandoned. We still have counterparts working under that number.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *groans* Not important right now. We've got a final arc to get on with.)

(Shadowlight9743: Yeah, yeah, you're right. Let's get into it.)

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(Equestria)

We fade in on a dark looking forest of sorts that was covered in green colored webs. We then see the source of the webs is revealed to be from the pony standing beneath them. However, this wasn't an ordinary pony. She had a chintin type of coat that was colored a very dark gray. She had a carapace on her back which was a gradient of dark arctic blue to moderate green. She had a dark cerulean mane and moderate harlequin eyes with dark grayish opal colored pupils as her eyelids were covered in very deep opal eyeshadow. This was Queen Chrysalis. Disgraced former ruler of the Changeling race.

She stood alone in the forest clearing while talking to herself in a deranged sounding voice.

Queen Chrysalis: One day, you'll see! I will defeat Twilight Sparkle and her friends! *cackles* And they will pay for stealing my kingdom!

It's revealed that she's talking to a log that had a carving of one of her former changeling soldiers on it as well as several other logs that had the same carvings. She blasted another carving onto another log before she was mysteriously teleported away in a poof of dark (F/C) colored magic. Moments later, in a deep dark cave near the frozen tundras of the Crystal Empire, a stick is levitated with a dark (F/C) colored aura as it makes a pentagram like glyph on the dirt below. Once it was finished, a black crystal arose from the middle before a black tornado formed in its place as a pair of green eyes appeared within it.

(V/N's Void Realm Castle)

The throne room is quiet at first before Queen Chrysalis pops in and looks around curiously.

Queen Chrysalis: W-What is this place?! Where am I?!

She asked while frantically looking around until someone else appears only a few feet away from her. She looked and her eyes widened. They were a unicorn stallion with dark gray steel clasps on his hooves as well as a cape that a kind would wear that also came with a pointed crown on his head. He had a curved dark red colored horn along with a set of brilliant scarlett eyes with deep scarlett slitted pupils. He had a dark gray coat and a pure black mane. This was King Sombra. The once second in command of the Umbrum and former rival of V/N before Shadowlight.

Queen Chrysalis: King Sombra! You have returned? Why did you bring me here?!

She demanded as he could only give her a confused stare.

King Sombra: I did no such thing. I was teleported here the same as you.

Suddenly, a third figure pops into the room. This time, it was a large ram with a moderate cornflower blue colored coat, two large azure colored horns on top of his head, a light cobalt bluish gray colored mane, and a set of pale apple green colored eyes with moderate red colored pupils. He had a collar around his neck that looked as though it was supposed to have a bell hanging from it. This was Grogar. The fabled "Father of Monsters" as well as V/N and Shadowlight's creator.

Grogar: W-What? How did I get here?

Queen Chrysalis: *gasp* Are... are you the fabled... Grogar?

King Sombra: He... he is.

Grogar turned to gaze at them curiously.

Grogar: Who are the both of you? What even is this place?

???: You'll find out soon enough.

They all heard someone call out from the entrance as they turned to see Demon Shimmer, Midnight Sparkle, Gaea Everfree, Juniper Monstar, Tirek, and Cozy Glow stepping through the doorway in their pony forms.

Grogar: What is the meaning of this?! Why have you all summoned us here?!

???: They didn't.

They all heard another voice come from where the throne was. They turned around once again only to be greeted by the presence of V/N who sat in his throne while glaring down at Grogar.

(V/N): Hello... father. Long time, no see.

Grogar and King Sombra let out a small gasp at seeing him alive and well.

Grogar: ...V/N?

King Sombra: It... It can't be.

V/N cackled a little before glaring again.

(V/N): Oh... but it is. What? Disappointed that I didn't die in that Ursa Major attack that you caused? The one that changed my fate forever? The one... THAT KILLED MY ENTIRE FAMILY?!?!

Grogar scoffed before smirking.

Grogar: Well now, I see someone has matured in the last couple centuries.

He then walked closer to V/N.

Grogar: You had it coming, you waste of a creation. That's just what happens to those who defy me. Besides, you couldn't match Shadowlight's unwavering convictions.

(V/N): *scoff* That is until he betrayed you as well.

Cozy Glow: Umm... sorry to interrupt, but are you two related?

He looked back at her only to hit her hard on the head.

Grogar: Hello? Hello? Anybody home? What do you think? V/N just calls me "father" for his health?

Cozy rubbed her head while giving the blue colored ram the stink eye.

Cozy Glow: Hey! I was just asking!

Grogar scoffed before turning back to V/N.

Grogar: So, this is what you've been up to for the past few centuries? Recruiting children?

(V/N): She's only along for the ride. I didn't so much as recruit her. I just gave her the option to tag along.

Cozy was about to object to that before letting out a sigh of defeat.

Cozy Glow: I'd... hate that statement if it wasn't true.

Grogar: So, if you hated me so much, why did you bring me back here?

V/N smirked at that.

(V/N): I'm so glad you asked that question. Do you remember this little thing?

He showed his former master the Infinity Amulet which earned a gasp from the blue colored ram.

(V/N): That's right. This is what I've been working on lately, and just look at how much progress I've made to assembling the whole thing.

Grogar glared once again.

Grogar: So, this is how low you've sunk? Relying on old failed projects just to get a rise out of me?

(V/N):Well, it was enough to bring you back, wasn't it? Something you weren't physically capable of doing without your precious bewitching bell, all powerful "Father of Monsters."

He responded as Cozy Glow let out a low "Oooooh" in response to V/N's burn towards Grogar.

Grogar: Are you implying that I'm weak?

He asked with venom laced in his voice.

(V/N): Weak enough to not be able to revive yourself. With or without your bell.

This comment made Grogar snarl.

Grogar: You little runt! I'll teach you to not insult me!

His horns glowed and fired a blast of black and yellow colored magic at V/N who teleported away from it in the nick of time. Grogar's eyes widened before V/N appeared right next to him and punched the side of his face which sent the evil ram spiraling into a nearby wall with a loud crash. Grogar emerged from the smoke with another snarl as he started running towards V/N while aiming his horns at him in an attempt to ram into him. However, V/N put up a shield blocking Grogar from hitting him while he yawned with a bored look on his face.

(V/N): Is that the best you've got, old man? I'm disappointed.

Grogar: Grr! Even still, Shadowlight was far greater than you in both strength and intelligence.

(V/N): Maybe before...but times have changed.

V/N tapped his hoof as a black blur came out from behind the crowd of V/N's underlings and tackled Grogar, catching him off guard. Grogar recovered before looking up and a worried look overcame his features. The one that tackled him was revealed to be... Edge?! However, something about him was different. His eyes now had pupils that were colored a dark (F/C) indicating that V/N had him under mind control.

Grogar: S-Shadowlight?!

Shadowlight: *monotone* Hail V/N.

Grogar stared at his former right hand man silently before turning back to V/N.

Grogar: What have you done to my lieutenant?!

(V/N): I made him better. He now serves someone who won't leave him for dead. *thinking* No clue what Y/N did but, it definitely serves me well.

Shadowlight: *monotone* All who stand in the way of V/N will be annihilated.

Grogar growled once again before he attempted to blast Shadowlight with his magic only for it to turn into a stream of bubbles much to his shock. He turned his eyes over at V/N and saw that he was using the Reality Stone.

(V/N): Shadowlight... destroy.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Hail.

He leapt at Grogar and tackled him into another wall with another thunderous crash before Grogar pushed him off and rammed into him before jerking his head up and hurling Shadowlight through the air. Shadowlight recovered before flying down and blasted at Grogar who narrowly dodged the attacks while sending a few of his own blasts at his former right hand man. V/N then activated the Power Stone before jumping forwards and landed another punch at Grogar's head and a second to his body as well as several more to his body.  Shadowlight came down to their level as both he and V/N started double teaming Grogar who's stamina was draining quickly.

Meanwhile, every other villain could only watch with horrified and shocked stares at everything that was happening in front of them.

Cozy Glow: *whisper* R-Remind me never to get on his bad side.

She whispered to Tirek who nodded shakily.

Queen Chrysalis: He... he called him V/N. As in... the V/N? Much like with Grogar, I thought he was a mere legend.

King Sombra: No... he isn't.

Chrysalis looked over at Sombra to see him staring at V/N with squinted eyes.

King Sombra: Long ago, before I gained control of the Crystal Empire, he used to be an old rival of mine.

Queen Chrysalis: S-Seriously?!

Sombra nodded.

King Sombra: That is, until Shadowlight came along. We drifted apart from each other as he was too focused on being better than him. I had enough and eventually went and did my own thing by conquering the Crystal Empire.

Cozy Glow: So... you both clearly have some history on your hooves.

She pointed out as he gave her a nod.

Back with the fight, Grogar still held on despite suffering several punches to the face and body before he had enough and stomped the ground sending both adversaries flying away from him. They landed on the floor a few feet away from Grogar who was huffing and puffing while out of breath. He turned his head up and glared at the two of them.

Grogar: Fools! I am the Father of Monsters! Every creature that ever existed in Equestria came from me! And the same goes for the both of you!

(V/N): And yet here you are. Bruised and out of breath. Meanwhile, I've barely even broken a sweat. Who's the weak one now, "Father?"

Grogar: The only reason you barely broke a sweat is because you were using Shadowlight for most of it. Whether he's on your side or not, he's still more powerful than you ever were or ever will be. After all, you were made from a fraction of his power.

(V/N): Oh, you really believe he's that amazing? Tell me then. Who's the one that was smart enough to trick a band of gullible sailors into crashing into the nursery of the Sirens which caused a whole war between them and the entire Pony race which ended up killing almost the entire Siren race? Who's the one who made a name for himself after you had gone? Who's the one who struck fear into the hearts of many even after he had left? Because I'll tell you this, that was all me! Meanwhile, almost no one remembers you! You've pretty much faded from memory while I remained!

Grogar: Shadowlight had restraint, discipline, and above all, he had real power. You always slacked off, doing the bear minimum when it came to my orders and grew soft because of your family.

(V/N): You say that I'm the only one who betrayed you, but you seem to forget that Shadowlight had betrayed you as well for he didn't believe in your ideals either . So, I don't think you have any room to talk over me being the only one who backstabbed you.

Grogar coughed a few times before shakily standing back up.

Grogar: Regardless of the circumstances, you were still the worst creation I ever made! Something I should have killed the first chance I got! I'll tell you this though. You finally did something worthwhile by bringing me back. That way, I can finish what I started millenia ago!

(V/N): Shadowlight!

Shadowlight: *monotone* Hail.

He nodded and tried to tackle Grogar again only to be knocked away by Grogar's horns.

Grogar: Quite a coward you are to have your underlings do all the fighting for you. They're the real threat if anything. You are nothing without them. That is yet another thing Shadowlight exceeds greater than you.

V/N stood for another moment until his aura began to leak from his body and his smirk changed into a rage filled scowl.

(V/N): You want me to fight one on one, old man? Very well then. I'll show you just how "weak" I am.

He prepared another blast of energy before sending it toward Grogar who countered it with his own which resulted in a power struggle between the two. For a moment, it seemed that they were evenly matched. That is, until Grogar started to overpower V/N's blast as he grinned with pride.

Grogar: I told you you were weak! You were set up for failure, V/N! You relied too much on power as your strength! Shadowlight used both power and numbers for strength! He was your successor!

V/N could only grunt as he tried to push back Grogar's blast but couldn't as his beam drew closer by the second.

Grogar: You deserved to have every bad thing that ever happened to you happen! Even... losing your family.

V/N's eyes widened before he started to hear the crying voices of his family in his head. Suddenly, flashes of seeing them pinned underneath a burning support beam as well as the roof caving in and crushing them. In that moment... something in V/N just snapped. The first noticeable change was his eyes. Instead of being slitted, they were now a deep (F/C) color. His aura had tripled in size before it started traveling up V/N's beam. Grogar raised an eyebrow in curiosity over seeing what was going on with his adversary. Then, with a loud scream, V/N poured even more power into his blast and it started overtaking Grogar's blast. The evil ram couldn't believe what was going on. His former soldier. The one he deemed as the most worthless of the bunch, was somehow overpowering him. In that moment, something coursed through Grogar. That... being fear. How was this possible? How could he be afraid of the thing he deemed as the most unworthy? A look of shock and fear was plastered on Grogar's face as V/N's blast pushed back against his own more and more.

He tried to push back V/N's blast, but to no avail. Suddenly, he heard something cracking as he looked up and saw something that only made his fear skyrocket. His own horns had huge cracks forming all around them, indicating that they were going to be destroyed from the sheer amount of power they were using. Little by little, Grogar's confidence faded before disappearing completely when his horns exploded into pieces and sent him flying backwards and skidding on the floor and coming to a stop. Sombra, Chrysalis, Cozy Glow, and Tirek stared with widened eyes and slacked jaws at seeing the father of monsters himself defeated before their very own eyes. Slowly, they swiveled their heads and gazed at V/N who still maintained his newly acquired form while slowly breathing heavily.

Queen Chrysalis: *whisper* D-Did... Did I... see...what I saw just now?

Cozy Glow: *whisper* I... I think you did. I did too.

King Sombra: *whisper* I-Impossible...

Meanwhile, Demon Shimmer, Midnight Sparkle, Gaea Everfree, and Juniper Monstar were grinning.

Demon Shimmer: Well... that's our lord for you.

Midnight Sparkle: It seems that spending all those months away really paid off for him.

Gaea Everfree: Looks like it.

Juniper Monstar: I'd hate to be Grogar right now.

Speaking of said ram, he was sprawled across the floor while smoke rose from the hollowed out bottom halves of what used to be his horns. He groaned in a whisper before he tried to stand back up only for him to be pushed back to the ground by V/N who glared down at him.

(V/N): Well, look at the big, strong ram now. Still believe I'm weak and insignificant?!

He shouted. Grogar didn't give him a response as his eyes struggled to remain open.

(V/N): I've grown in more ways than one, Grogar. I'm not the minute, disposable creation you made so long ago. Thanks to the support of my followers as well as the power of the Infinity Amulet, I've evolved into something greater than anything you ever were. And now, you've lost your horns. The things that gave you dominance over others. You don't call the shots anymore, hornless goat. I do.

He stepped off of Grogar.

(V/N): No need to fear, though. I don't plan on killing you. You get to keep your life. However, I can't say the same for your free will. You can try and fight all you want, Grogar, but eventually, you will be my servant. It's only a matter of time.

He grinned sadistically as Grogar finally passed out due to exhaustion and the overwhelming pain of losing his horns. V/N turned back and gazed at his audience before his eyes landed on Sombra.

(V/N): Sombra. So nice to finally see you again after you were trapped within the frozen tundras of the Crystal Empire for so long.

Sombra only gave him a slight glare indicating that he was still miffed at V/N for ditching him as his rival for Shadowlight. V/N sighed.

(V/N): I see that you're still upset by me choosing Shadowlight as my new rival way back then. Well, worry not, old friend. Shadowlight's been reduced to a mindless zombie now, so you can be my equal again.

Sombra raised an eyebrow.

King Sombra: Equal? After seeing you take down Grogar himself, I'd say we're far from equals.

(V/N): Maybe in strength, but that doesn't mean I don't need you. I wouldn't have revived you if that were the case.

He then turned his attention to Chrysalis who remained silent the whole time.

(V/N): And you must be Queen Chrysalis. The former ruler of the Changeling hive. I heard about your defeat due to one of your own betraying you.

This made her let out a growl.

Queen Chrysalis: You have no idea! I used to be the once feared ruler of the entire Changeling force! I stole love all over Equestria and made a name for myself as an entity not to be reckoned with! But, thanks to Thorax and that insidious Starlight Glimmer, I lost my home and my entire army! Now, I'm forced to feed on love all on my own like a beggar on the streets! Scrounging for scraps just to get by!

(V/N): In other words, you had everything you could ever want... but it was all stolen from you?

Queen Chrysalis: Exactly! Finally! Someone who understands my pain! And it's not just Starlight and Thorax I hate, but also that wretched Princess Twilight Sparkle and those annoying friends of hers! My failures all started with that pony when she stood in my way back when I tried to conquer Canterlot! I could have had all of Equestria by now if it weren't for her!

V/N smirked.

(V/N): Well... that's what I'm here for.

That piqued Chrysalis' interest.

Queen Chrysalis: Pardon?

(V/N): I said, that's what I'm here for.

He started pacing in front of everyone.

(V/N): You see, I've learned about your humiliating defeats at the hooves of six puny little ponies. And do you know why they always bested you?

Queen Chrysalis: Because they cheat!

King Sombra: Because they are beyond stubborn.

Tirek: Because they are annoyingly lucky.

Cozy just shrugged.

Cozy Glow: I'm just a kid, so...

(V/N): It is because they work together. Where one is weak, another is strong, and thus unified, they are a formidable force! But we shall use their own strategy to defeat them.

Queen Chrysalis: What are you suggesting?

(V/N): I suggest nothing. I demand that you join me, and together, Equestria and the human world will be ours!

King Sombra: Human world? You mean... there's another world besides ours?

(V/N): Indeed. It's where I spent the last few years. You see, thanks to Starswirl the Bearded as well as the Pillars, I was sent forwards through time as well as into another dimension. He also reversed my age into that of an infant as a way to try and repress my supposed "evil" side, but it only weakened me temporarily.

Cozy Glow: Um, Tirek is really old – *to Tirek* no offense, you look great – *to V/N* but if he knew about you when he was young, we have super different ideas about what "temporarily" means.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Answer to query: Temporary is not capped at a certain amount of time.

Cozy gave him a queried look.

Cozy Glow: Umm... thanks?

(V/N): Since then, I've been biding my time. Waiting for a chance to either regain control of my body or escape it. I remained in slumber until I was reawakened by a trio of some friends that you will meet in due time. Which reminds me, there's one other thing we need to worry about.

He brought up a hoof and summoned an ethereal image of you.

(V/N): This is who you'll have to worry about the most. This is Y/N L/N. He is the manifestation of all the feelings that I deemed threatening enough to possibly hold me back in some way or form. When I was suppressed due to Starswirl's spell, this gave him a chance to take over. Now, he's in possession of my old body while also using some of my power.

Cozy Glow: You couldn't just go to therapy?

V/N gave her a threatening glare which made all the color in Cozy's body drain leaving her completely pale and quivering.

Cozy Glow: I-I'll shut up now.

V/N sighed before continuing.

(V/N): He'll be the biggest threat that we'll need to face. Which is why I called upon not just the ones that stand before you, but also you two and Grogar as well.

He went up to Sombra.

(V/N): Think about it, Sombra. If my plan were to succeed, you could regain control of the Crystal Empire without effort.

He then walked up to Chrysalis.

(V/N): And as for you, my queen, you could have all the love in the world since I could control how they act and feel. So... what do the both of you say? Are you in?

Shadowlight: *monotone* Anyone who gets in the way of V/N will be annihilated.

Sombra and Chrysalis started thinking this deal over in their heads. A few seconds passed before Chrysalis decided to ask V/N a question.

Queen Chrysalis: If we do agree, how do we know that this plan of yours is foolproof?

(V/N): When I complete the Infinity Amulet, it'll be more than foolproof. I promise you that.

King Sombra: The Infinity Amulet?! Do you have any idea what that can do to you, V/N?!

Shadowlight: *monotone* Answer to query: Affirmative. However, V/N believes he has the capacity and will to wield it. With how many stones he has currently, the probability of his theory being accurate is sitting at 99.85%.

Cozy Glow: And what would be the other .15%?

Shadowlight: *monotone* Answer to query: V/N's adversaries completing the Concinnity Amulet and foil everything V/N worked for.

Cozy Glow: Umm... Concinnity Amulet?

King Sombra: The only known artifact powerful enough to destroy the Infinity Amulet. However, Grogar hid the two pieces that made it and never disclosed their locations to anyone.

Shadowlight: *montone* Calculating... Calculating...

...

Shadowlight: *monotone* Both are present in the human world.

(V/N): And that's where we'll be heading if you were to agree to my offer.

Sombra and Chrysalis looked at each other.

King Sombra: I'm not one to normally accept offers... but after giving it some thought... I suppose I can form a temporary alliance with an old rival of mine.

He then walked up and stood in front of V/N.

King Sombra: But know this. As soon as I get a hold of the Crystal Empire, our partnership will be dissolved.

(V/N): As long as you agree to the deal, I don't care what you do afterwards.

King Sombra: In that case, consider it... a deal.

He took V/N's hoof and shook it, earning a grin from his partner. Once they stopped, V/N turned back to Chrysalis.

(V/N): And what's your decision?

Queen Chrysalis: Well... seeing as how I'll have the chance to squash the insignificant ponies that ruined my life, I suppose I can accept this offer of yours. Do you think you'd be able to revert the Changelings back to how they used to be before?

(V/N): With the full power of the amulet, anything will be possible.

King Sombra: If you manage to survive the overwhelming flow of power that is.

(V/N): Trust me, Sombra. That won't be an issue.

King Sombra: If you say so.

Chrysalis walked over and stood before V/N.

Queen Chrysalis: ...Fine. I'll accept your offer. At this point, anything is better than what I've had to endure.

She shook his hoof as well which earned another grin and even a sinister chuckle.

(V/N): Excellent. There's just one thing we'll need to take care of first before anything else.

He turned to look at the unconscious body of Grogar.

(V/N): Getting him to cooperate.

Queen Chrysalis: How do you plan to get him on our side?

(V/N): With a bit of... persuasion.

He looked down at the Infinity Amulet with a grin.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Suggestion: pretend that I rebel against you and win when he wakes up.

(V/N): As good as that sounds, Shadowlight, I have a much better idea.

Shadowlight: *monotone* As you wish, Lord V/N.

He then looked off to the side in thought.

(V/N): *thinking* I don't care how long it takes. I will get him to cooperate. And as for you Y/N, you should prepare yourself because I plan to get the final stone from your world by any means necessary, so you'd better be ready.

He thought before walking slowly towards Grogar with his horn glowing and his eyes burning with determination.

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(Several Months Later)

It had been quite a long time since the incident involving you running away and worrying everyone else at Canterlot before eventually returning. Things since then had slowly been getting better aside from a few things. One thing being you. You still weren't fully comfortable with the fact that Shadow had altered time itself in order to quote unquote "make your life better." You tried to make the most of it, but at the end of the day, you just couldn't come to terms with it. At the time, you decided to not argue with your current Shadow over it since convincing him otherwise seemed impossible.

As for O/N, he decided to move all the way from Trottingham to Canterlot since he didn't have much luck with making friends by himself back at his old stomping grounds. At first, it was rather confusing for everyone when it came to distinguishing the both of you, but after enough practice, they were able to easily tell the two of you apart from one another.

When it came to finding the Time Stone, you weren't having much luck. You tried looking in the place where the Starswirled Music Festival took place, but couldn't find it anywhere. This made you very worried since you had no idea who could have possibly taken it or where it could have gone. The fear of the possibility of V/N having it crushed your spirits every single time you thought about it. However, you weren't letting it bother you during this particular time.

What was this particular time, you may ask? Well, it was almost time for the day you've been preparing for for about a few weeks now; Graduation. That's right. The day you and the rest of CHS would venture out into the world on your own as adults was almost within reach. It may only be a few days from now, but it may as well be within a few hours since it's been on your mind a lot. As for any possible plans... well... you'll find out soon enough.

Today was a bright, sunny day in the city of Canterlot. The townsfolk were attending their usual businesses and life couldn't be more quaint and peaceful. However, something unfortunate was about to happen, for the camera panned down to a street to reveal a small turtle slowly walking on the edge of the road. In the background, a car was racing down the street at full speed as its tires were aimed directly at the tiny reptile. Closer and closer, meter by meter, the car was threatening to cut this turtle's life short. Suddenly, right before the tires could so much as touch the turtle, a flash of (F/C) quickly ran across the street and picked up the turtle, saving it from being squashed. The turtle's rescuer was revealed to be you as your back was turned to the camera before turning and gazing down at the turtle in your hands.

(Y/N): Woah, buddy! You nearly got yourself killed out there! What are you, some kind of adrenaline junky?

You said before giving the small reptile a soft pat on the head with your finger. You then grabbed your geode and activated Fluttershy's ability.

(Y/N): Must be hard being slow all the time, isn't it?

Turtle: *sigh* Yeah, it is. Can you blame me though? Seeing all these cars go up and down the street so fast makes me... envious. I just... I just wish that I was that fast or at the very least know what it's like.

He slumped his head sadly as you got to thinking. You then got an idea as you turned your eyes back to him.

(Y/N): Tell you what? Today is your lucky day.

You said which made the small reptile's eyes widen as he looked up at you.

Turtle: What do you mean?

(Y/N): Well, I have the power of super speed, so I can carry you around while showing you what it's like to be super fast. How does that sound?

A smile slowly spread across his lips at your proposal.

Turtle: R-Really? You can do that?

You nodded which made his smile grow even larger.

Turtle: O-Okay! Let's do it!

(Y/N): Alright then. Hang on tight, little guy!

Turtle: Will do! O-Oh, my name's Hank by the way.

(Y/N): Well, it's nice to meet you, Hank.

You grabbed your geode again and took off at high speed down the road while holding Hank closely to you.

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(Play at :31)

You continued running through the city of Canterlot while holding Hank directly in front of you as he had the biggest smile on his face.

(Y/N): Woohoohoo! Have you ever felt so alive!?

Hank: No, I haven't! This is awesome!

You then brought him to the side and flew him through the air like an airplane.

(Y/N): This is great! You're doing amazing!

Suddenly, the wind knocked Hank out of your hand, scaring you for a second.

(Y/N): Oh, Jeez!

You quickly zoomed back and caught him before running forwards again.

(Y/N): Good recovery!

Hank: Thanks! Good catch by the way!

(Y/N): No problem! Woohoo!

(Stop song at :51)

You shouted while zooming down the street at high speeds. After another few moments or so, you stopped just outside the forest and set Hank down on the ground as he was visibly shaking from excitement.

(Y/N): What a rush, huh?

Hank: T-T-That... w-w-was... A-A-AMAZING!!

(Y/N): Heh, I thought you'd might like that. By the way, let's keep this whole thing a secret, shall we?

Hank: Really? Why's that?

(Y/N): Well, you know how it is. Word's gonna get out that I did this and soon enough, every creature in the woods is gonna want a ride.

Hank: O-Oh... well, I guess I can keep it a secret.

(Y/N): Thanks, little guy. Remember, you never saw me. *whisper* I was never heeeeere!

(Resume song at 1:58)

You zoomed off again. You sped down the streets until arriving back at your place where you started running around your room at super speed while doing various things such as jamming out to music, reading comics real fast, as well as several other activities. You then went over to your ping pong table that you had bought some time ago and glared competitively across it. You then ran over to the right side before smirking giving a "come on" hand gesture. You quickly ran to the left side and hit the ping pong ball to the right side before zooming to it and hitting it again. This led to you playing ping pong with yourself at high speed back and forth while creating two after images that were playing the game together. However, when you zoomed back to the right side, you hit the ball so hard that it flew away from the table and hit a small familiar looking black box on your desk sending it to the floor. You gasped in fright before panic settled upon your face.

(Stop the song here.)

(Y/N): Oh no!

You ran over and picked up the box while silently praying to yourself.

(Y/N): *whisper* Please don't be broken! Please don't be broken! Pleeeease don't be broken!

You opened the box and sighed in relief at seeing that your engagement rings were unharmed.

(Y/N): *thinking* Thank god. The last thing I want is for these to be broken due to being careless. *sigh* I know I can just fix them with my magic, but I'd rather them in mint condition.

You thought before closing the box back up. You see, it wasn't just graduation you were looking forward to, but also the fact that you were planning on popping the question to your girls. However, you were having a hard time as to HOW you were going to do that exactly. Would you do it traditionally? What about with some flare? Would you sing? Would you dance? Would you possibly do both? All these thoughts raced through your mind as you stood staring off into space.

???: Hey, there you are.

You jumped in fright at the sudden voice in your room before quickly stashing the box away behind your desk. You quickly spun around and were met with Shadow who stood in the doorway of your room as you couldn't help but get a real sense of Deja Vu. When it came to you and Shadow, he was now one of your close friends again. It was still unnerving to have this whole other version of him as a friend, but it's not like you were able to do anything about it. However, you agreed with yourself that as soon as you found the Time Stone, that you'd revert him back to how he used to be. He says it's for the better, but you knew that it wasn't true.

(Y/N): O-Oh! Hey, Shad. I-I was just uhh... playing some Ping Pong... with myself.

Shadow Moonlight: Really? I don't see Slick anywhere.

(Y/N): I-I meant I was using super speed.

Shadow Moonlight: Oh, I guess I can believe that. What was that black box you were holding just now for?

You began to sweat while your eyes looked left and right.

(Y/N); U-Uhhhh... nothing?

Shadow didn't look convinced by that at all.

Shadow Moonlight: Nothing? Based on how you reacted when I came in, it's most certainly not nothing.

He walked closer to you with an all knowing look.

Shadow Moonlight: Look, I learned how to spot signs of when someone's lying so you might as well level with me, dude.

Your resolve quickly eroded away before slumping in defeat.

(Y/N): *sigh* Oh, alright.

You reached behind your desk and pulled out the box before handing it to him. He opened it and gasped at seeing the rings.

Shadow Moonlight: HOLY SHI-uhh, I mean, that's really impressive, Y/N. Where'd you get the money for these?

(Y/N): *sigh* From doing a lot of overtime at my job a while back.

Shadow Moonlight: Overtime paid for all of these?

(Y/N): Yep.

Shadow was about to offer a compliment before he counted the number of rings there were and gave you a confused look soon after.

Shadow Moonlight: Uhh... dude? I think you miscalculated. There's only nine rings here.

Some sweat slowly dripped down your forehead when he said that.

(Y/N): O-Oh... is there?

Shadow Moonlight: Uh, yeah. Since there's eighteen girls in your harem, you're missing nine more.

(Y/N): W-Well... I-I guess I could go get more rings then.

Shadow Moonlight: That or you could just give nine of them to O/N.

(Y/N): *sigh* I don't know. We're technically the same person and all, but he hasn't exactly gotten over his pervy side, if you know what I mean.

Shadow Moonlight: Dude, we're teens. Teens are horny most of the time. Besides, what did you expect from a guy who's been lonely for most of his life?

(Y/N): *sigh* Touche. Anyways, since you now know, I may as well say it. I plan to propose to my girls at graduation in a few days. The only problem I'm having is how I'm going to do it.

Shadow Moonlight: Yeah, I mean, you're getting married at seventeen? Pretty sure that ain't gonna fly in this time and age.

(Y/N): Actually, it's eighteen now.

Shadow Moonlight: Ohhh...are they also eighteen?

(Y/N): To my knowledge, yes.

Shadow Moonlight: Oh, thank God. They're not underaged. They're not underaged guys, you can leave now!

(*A bunch of FBI agents stroll out of the studio as it's revealed that they were holding Jordan and Shadow at gunpoint this whole time*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: How did those guys even get in here?!)

(Shadowlight9743: *sigh* 2784.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: I told you not to steal anymore fourth walls!)

(Shadowlight9743: I just wanted to have one more, okay? Just one more and then I'm off the stuff for good!)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: You need help, dude! Serious help!)

(Shadowlight9743: No thanks. I'm good.)

Shadow shook his head as they both continued to argue in the background before looking back at you.

Shadow Moonlight: Hold on. I just realized something. I don't think I ever found out when your birthday was.

(Y/N): Well, that's the thing. I'm adopted, remember? My parents found me in that alleyway all those years ago. They tried figuring it out, but they couldn't, so since they couldn't learn about my exact date of birth, they decided to make the day they found me my birthday which is (XX/XX/XXXX).

Shadow Moonlight: Wait, you were born that long ago?! Man, time really does fly, huh?

(Y/N): Heh. Yeah, it sure does. Anyways, what'd you come over for? Did Pinkie get her head stuck in a jar of candy again?

You asked with a bit of a smirk, making Shadow chuckle slightly before he shook his head.

Shadow Moonlight: As amusing as that sounds, no. Sunset wanted me to remind you that you're all gonna be doing the graduation march practice later today. You've got your gown, right?

You nodded.

(Y/N): Dry cleaned and ready to go.

Shadow Moonlight: Good. ... *sigh*

He sighed with a look of worry while you gazed at him worriedly.

(Y/N): Something on your mind, pal?

Shadow Moonlight: V/N's gonna come back, isn't he?

He asked. A look of shock came across your features in response and you froze. Seconds passed before you let out a sigh of your own.

(Y/N): He... he is. I don't know when, I don't know where, but I'm sure of it.

Shadow didn't look particularly pleased by that answer until he brought something else up.

Shadow Moonlight: You know...if you manage to find that Time Stone you've been searching for, don't change things back to the way they were.

(Y/N): What are you talking about?

Shadow Moonlight: I think you know, dude. Y/N... promise me. No, Pinkie Promise me that if you do find the Time Stone, you will not change me back to my old self. He sacrificed everything to give you this life and it'd be really selfish of you to just throw it away. You were mad at yourself before about being selfish, so why continue on with it?

He stretched his hand out to you for a handshake as you stared down at it. Deep down, you knew you couldn't agree to this promise. You made the plan that you would change him back, but now, what were you even supposed to do? Break a Pinkie Promise?

...

Wait... what if...

With your decision in mind, you turned your attention back to him and shook his hand.

(Y/N): Fine... I... I promise that I won't change your fate, Shad. *thinking* Please don't let him notice that I didn't do the full pledge!

Shadow Moonlight: Thanks. Trust me, this is for the better of everyone, Y/N. You might not agree with it, but give it more time and I'm sure you will.

(Y/N): Hopefully so, dude. Hopefully so.

Shadow Moonlight: Oh, one more thing.

He gave you a narrow eyed glare.

Shadow Moonlight: If you break this promise...I will find out. Both me and Pinkie Pie.

You gulped before nodding profusely, making him get rid of the glare and letting go of your hand.

Shadow Moonlight: Okay then. It's settled. I'll see you later, Y/N.

He gave a friendly wave before leaving the room as you stood alone.

(Y/N): *thinking* Phew! Thank god he didn't notice! I thought for sure he'd bring up the fact that I didn't say the full pledge to him. Anyways, I guess I should get going now.

You thought before going over to your closet and opening it revealing your light blue colored graduation robe that had the Canterlot Wondercolts logo stitched onto the back of it along with your cap.

Meanwhile, at the school, your girls were getting things ready for the upcoming practice.

Rainbow Dash: Man, it really feels like yesterday when I first came to this school and when I first met you guys.

She said nostalgically while staring at where the wondercolts statue used to stand.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, time really flies, huh? To think I used to be nothing but an annoying stuck-up bully for so long.

Rarity: Well, at least, you've managed to put your past behind you, darling.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, I guess I did.

A thought then came to Sunset's mind as she turned to look at her friends.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey, can I... ask you guys a question?

Pinkie Pie: You just did, silly!

She answered before giggling at the joke making everyone else giggle as well.

Applejack: Go ahead, sugarcube.

Sunset Shimmer: Well... I was just wondering what you were all planning to do after we all... you know... graduate?

Sci-Twi: Well, obviously, we're gonna go to college.

Sunset Shimmer: So... nothing else ever came to mind?

Rainbow Dash: *sigh* What are you thinking, Sunset?

Her question made Sunset blush a little.

Sunset Shimmer: W-Well... I kinda had this... little idea where we'd... I don't know... start our lives... with Y/N.

Trixie Lulamoon: Trixie is not following you.

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* You know...make it official? Tie the knot? Take the plunge? Walk down the aisle?

Her answer made everyone silent until Gloriosa spoke up.

Gloriosa Daisy: You mean... marry him? Like... when we're in our thirties or something?

Sunset Shimmer: I-I wouldn't say... thirty per se.

Fluttershy: Fourty?

Sunset Shimmer: N-No.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! Ooh! Thirty-five!

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* No, Pinkie. Really think about it, girls. Why would I ask the question of what we plan to do right after we graduate and then bring up the idea of marrying Y/N?

Rainbow Dash: Uhh, because you're planning for the future? Don't know how far in the future but, you're planning for it.

Rarity suddenly gasped upon realizing what Sunset was getting at as a blush overcame her cheeks.

Rarity: U-Um, ladies? I-I do believe Sunset means that she wishes to marry Y/N... right after we graduate. Am I correct, dear?

Sunset's blush only grew bigger as a result.

Sunset Shimmer: M-M-Maybe. I-If he pops the question, of course. *sigh* I guess that must sound stupid, huh?

Fluttershy: No, no! Of course not, Sunset! It just shows how much you really love him.

Sunset Shimmer: B-But what about the rest of you? Hypothetically speaking, if he were to propose to us soon, what would be your answer?

Her question made all of them collectively blush at the same time.

Rarity: W-Well... I suppose I wouldn't be opposed to the idea of marrying my true love a little sooner than planned.

Applejack: Still, that's a bit early to be thinkin' 'bout something like marriage. We've only known him for a year and a half and we're still in high school.

Rainbow Dash: But, he has been pretty much a perfect boyfriend to us, AJ. Plus, to be fair, we fell for him pretty much the moment we met him when he first transferred here. Are you telling us that you'd say no?

Applejack: N-Not necessarily. I'm just sayin'. Marriage is sorta a big step in anyone's life. I just wanna make sure that it'd be a step that we're all willin' to take. I'm not sayin' I'd say no, but I just wanna know if we're all on the same page, that's all.

Pinkie Pie: If you ask me, I'd love to marry Y/N!

Rainbow Dash: Heh, of course you would, Pinkie. What about you, Fluttershy? Would you be okay with marrying Y/N?

She asked as the timid girl's blush now covered her entire face while her eyes darted from left to right.

Fluttershy: I-I-I... umm... I-I think so.

Rainbow Dash: I guess that's a yes, then?

She asked before earning a small nod from the quiet animal lover seconds later.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, that looks like five confirmed yeses.

Sci-Twi: Wait, five? Who's the fifth?

Rainbow Dash: Me, of course.

This brought much surprise to everyone else.

Fluttershy: R-Really? B-But Rainbow, what about your lifelong dream of wanting to join your favorite soccer ball team; the Wonderbolts?

Rainbow Dash: Well, I can do that afterwards. Besides, I've been giving it a lot of thought and I actually wouldn't mind marrying Y/N.

Sci-Twi: So... you're really willing to put your dreams on hold for him?

Rainbow Dash: Uhh, yeah? What about you, Sci-Twi?

The nerdy girl blushed as well from Rainbow's question.

Sci-Twi: W-Well... I-I don't know. I... haven't really given it much thought lately.

She answered honestly as Trixie decided to speak up.

Trixie Lulamoon: Neither has Trixie. Not that she would say no, but it hasn't been on her mind as of late.

Gloriosa Daisy: Well, it'd be a little difficult for me since I co-own Camp Everfree alongside my brother, but maybe something can be worked out.

???: Man, I seriously don't understand you girls. First you get all freaked out over the idea of marrying him and then you just accept it?

They all looked towards the source of the voice and saw Patriot walking towards them.

Sunset Shimmer: Is there something wrong with it?

Patriot: Well, I'm just pointing out how quickly you all changed your attitudes. It seems that when the topic of Y/N comes into the fray, your opinions change on a dime. Look, not that it's any of my business, but I think you girls should give it just a little more thought before jumping into it. I'm not saying you should say no or anything, but just think it over some more before making your final decision.

The girls looked at each other for a few seconds before reluctantly nodding.

Sunset Shimmer: I... I guess you have a point there, Patriot.

She said in a downtrodden voice.

Patriot: Hey, come on now, Sunset. Don't be like that. As I said, you don't have to say no, but just be certain that this is what you want to do. This decision is yours to make and yours alone.

Sunset looked up at him before giving him a nod.

Sunset Shimmer: I... I know.

Patriot: Anyways, let's go wait in the music room for when Y/N gets here.

He suggested as they all walked through the front doors of CHS and down the hallway. Once they made it to the music room, they went inside and saw that someone was already in the room. They appeared to be you. However, you were facing away from them while staring out the window.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N? You're here early.

She stated as Pinkie ran over and hugged you from behind, but you still didn't move.

Pinkie Pie: Early, Shmerly! As long as our sweetie's here, I'm happy all the same!

You still didn't move which started gaining concerned stares from Patriot and your girls.

Rarity: Y/N, love? Is... something wrong?

She asked concerningly while you still didn't respond. However, that soon changed when you started cackling silently to yourself until it turned into a full maniacal laugh. Pinkie immediately let go of you and backed up slowly.

Pinkie Pie: U-Uhhh... is... there a joke I'm missing?

She asked hesitantly as you stopped laughing.

(Y/N)?: The only joke here is the one that's on all of you.

Slowly, you turned around to reveal that it wasn't you, but instead, V/N! Everyone gasped in alarm.

(Hu)Mane 7 & Patriot: V/N!

(V/N): Long time, no see, everyone.

Rainbow ran over to the exit and tried opening it, but the doors wouldn't budge no matter how hard she pulled.

Rainbow Dash: Why. Won't. This. Door. Open!?

She asked in between each and every pull.

(V/N): Oh, that would be my doing, Rainbow Dash.

Sunset Shimmer: Let us out of here, you creep!

(V/N): I'm afraid I can't do that, Sunset. You see, I need you and your little friends to be the prize in a game that I intend for Y/N to play.

Applejack: Like we'd ever wanna be in a game involving you!

Rarity: Hear, hear!

Pinkie Pie: Abso-posi-lutely!

(V/N): Well, I don't recall saying that you had a say in the matter, so you don't get much of a choice.

Rainbow Dash: Oh yeah!? Well, this is what we have to say to that!

She grabbed her geode and ran at full speed towards V/N before pulling her fist back and sending it flying towards V/N's face only for him to quickly catch it with his hand shocking her immensely.

Rainbow Dash: W-What?!

(V/N): Was that supposed to be a punch? I'm disappointed.

He kicked her hard in the stomach sending her a few feet away causing her to stumble a bit. She growled before speeding all around him while sending a few punches to V/N's face and body. V/N recovered before focusing on the girl speeding in circles around him. He then walked forwards and sent a punch forwards which managed to hit Rainbow square in the jaw sending her flying back again.

(Hu)Mane 6 & Patriot: Rainbow!

V/N yawned while putting a hand over his mouth.

(V/N): Is this all you have to offer me, Rainbow? I guess you're not as tough as you claim to be.

Suddenly, something from off the side smashed into him sending him flying through the wall and onto the courtyard outside. He got up and looked at his attacker to see that it was Applejack who was revealed to be holding the grand piano while using her super strength.

Applejack: You want tough? I'll show ya tough!

She threw the piano towards V/N who sent a blast towards it destroying it. Applejack then reached down and pulled out several large pieces of the ground before hurling them at V/N. He ran past all of the debris and tried punching Applejack only for her to duck and grab his leg. She spun him around and threw him to the other side of the courtyard as he skidded to a halt. He glared before touching the Power Stone which made it glow as he punched the ground sending several dark (F/C) glowing cracks towards the group who narrowly dodged each crack.

Rarity then stepped in and encased V/N in a barrier of crystal shields. He looked all around him and smirked.

(V/N): Ah, I see you're resorting to using tacky shields to hold me in place.

Rarity: Tacky?! How dare you, you ruffian! I'll have you know that these are the most beautiful shields a lady like me can create! You wouldn't know true beauty if it smacked you in the face!

(V/N): Really? You're getting upset over that? You really are the over dramatic one of the group, aren't you?

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: Affirmative.

He said while stepping through a rift that opened nearby. The group turned to look at him before snapping back at V/N just in time to see him effortlessly smash through Rarity's shields shattering them to pieces. Reacting fast, she pulled out her indigo colored whip and cracked it in V/N's direction only for him to catch the end of it. He then pulled on it hard causing Rarity to fly towards him. Right as he got to her, he threw a punch towards her face causing her to fly back into the group making a bowling sound effect upon collision. He chuckled before walking towards the group. Pinkie stood up and summoned her ethereal party cannons before firing multiple shots at V/N who batted some of them away with a single hand.

Pinkie Pie: Aw, come on! I worked really hard to be able to summon these things the first time! The least you can do is let me hit you!

(V/N): You know what? You're right. I'll let you get in one shot.

Pinkie Pie: Really?

(V/N): No.

He sent a blast towards her when it was suddenly deflected away. He looked to see that Sci-Twi was responsible for that.

(V/N): Ah, Twilight. So nice to see the one responsible for freeing me again.

Sci-Twi: *sarcasm* Oh yeah. And it's nice seeing the one who turned me into an evil angel of darkness.

(V/N): *chuckles* Personally, I think you looked better that way.

Sci-Twi: Maybe to you, but to me, all it did was give me countless nights filled with nightmares of becoming that monster once again. And it all happened because of you.

(V/N): Me? You're the one who chose to delve into something you didn't understand. If it weren't for your foolish curiosity, I wouldn't be here today.

Sci-Twi gave him a glare.

Sci-Twi: Well, I guess now's the time to make up for past mistakes.

Sunset Shimmer: No, Twilight! We can't keep engaging him one on one! We've gotta wait for Y/N to get here!

Sci-Twi: I know, but someone's gotta keep V/N at bay until he does.

Rainbow came limping over while holding one of her arms.

Rainbow Dash: *pained groan* She's right, you guys. We've gotta keep him occupied.

Sunset Shimmer: Rainbow, sit this one out. You're in enough pain as it is.

Rainbow Dash: No way! We're in this together!

Applejack: No, sugarcube. We ain't gonna let y'all fight in this state. Yer only gonna hurt yerself more.

Rainbow Dash: No! Wait! *groans* I can still fight!

(V/N): I suggest staying out of this, skittles.

She immediately shot him a glare.

Rainbow Dash: The heck you call me, hick?!

(V/N): What's the matter, tomboy? Can't take an insult like a grown woman?

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: You can't take being called edgy.

V/N sweatdropped.

(V/N): I don't remember asking for your input, Shadowlight.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: My humble apologies, Lord V/N.

Shadowlight raises one of his hands up as several black spots surround the rest of the group. Eventually, human-like figures rise up from each of the spots and reveal themselves to be evil clones of the Rainbooms, similar to the ones during that training you had with Edge.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Shall I give the order, sir?

(V/N): No, I have a better idea.

V/N touched the Space Stone on the Infinity Amulet and opened up a portal beneath the group causing them to fall in while V/N slowly lowered into it. On the other side, they found themselves in V/N's void realm.

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Sunset Shimmer: W-What... what is this place?

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: A realm created with the power of V/N's magic. He intends to keep you all prisoner here until further notice.

Rainbow Dash: Like heck we'll stay here!

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: Good luck with that.

Sci-Twi: I-I... I guess we'll need to take him on by ourselves now.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: No need. I will not put you in harm's way.

He started walking towards her with his hands outstretched only for Sci-Twi to blast him away sending him flying back. He landed soon after before standing back up.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Pain sensory detected. Ow...

Sci-Twi: We're not going out without a fight, V/N!

Shadowlight: *monotone* Suggestion: Do not provoke him. He is a dangerous threat to all of you. You cannot fight him or you will be killed. He will be the death of you just as he has with me.

Rainbow Dash: With you? What does he mean by that?

She asked V/N.

(V/N): Like I'd ever tell you.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: I have died by his hand before. I tried to warn him the dangers of Shadow Moonlight's toxic counterpart. However, I was striked while doing so and was rendered into the form of a pendant.

Sunset Shimmer: Toxic... counterpart? When did Shadow have a counterpart to begin with?

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: Before he altered the past. When he and Y/N were best friends.

Rarity: So... they really were friends?

She asked. Shadowlight was about to answer before V/N gave him a hard smack across the face.

(V/N): You imbecile! I told you not to reveal that!

Shadowlight: *monotone* I answer to what is asked, my lord. That is what you commanded of me, is it not?

(V/N): To those that are close to us, yes, not to those who oppose us.

Shadowlight: *monotone* Response: You never specified.

V/N clenched his fists while Rainbow snickered slightly.

Rainbow Dash: Guess you really should have.

The others snickered as well earning an angry scowl from V/N.

(V/N): I will not be made a laughing stock!

He brought his hands up and summoned several creatures identical to the ones he summoned at the Friendship Games as they, along with the Rainboom clones, surrounded Sunset and the others.

Sunset Shimmer: Remember, girls. We fight together!

(Hu)Mane 6: Right!

Shadowlight: *monotone* Query: Do you really want to go through with this, girls?

Applejack: Most certainly!

Rainbow Dash: Because that's what superheroes do!

Shadowlight: *sigh* Fine.

He turns to V/N and fires a blast of magic at him. He's flown back as a result before he regains his position in the air and lands on his feet. He gazed up at his subordinate with a baffled stare.

(V/N): How is this possible?!

Shadowlight: What? You legitimately thought I was under your control? If you remember correctly, you never used that thing on me.

He walked over and made V/N's minions disappear before he stood next to Sunset while giving the girls a slight glare.

Shadowlight: You girls are really stupid to face against someone with that amulet but, that won't stop me from helping you. You might not know me, but I definitely know you and I'm not about to let this dick take away what Y/N values the most.

Pinkie Pie: Wait, you kno-

Edge cupped a hand over her mouth to silence her.

Shadowlight: It's a long story, okay? We'll get to that later. Right now, we need to get out of here.

Right as he suggested that, a massive dark (F/C) colored wave of energy hit all of them and knocked them to the ground.

(V/N): Do you really think you can leave this place?! I'm the one in control here! If you want out, you'll have to go through me!

???: Not a problem.

(Stop Music Here)

Before V/N could do anything, he was knocked unconscious by what seemed to be a skillet. He falls to the ground, revealing Patriot who was holding said skillet in his hands.

Patriot: Wow. This thing really is effective!

Shadowlight: Where did you get that?

Patriot: It's amazing what you'd find in Pinkie's hair, Edge.

The group then looked down at the unconscious V/N.

Rainbow Dash: I say we use the magic of friendship to blast him into nothing!

Shadowlight: Uhh, have you been paying attention this whole time? That's not how it works, Rainbow. There's gotta be some sort of lesson of friendship in order to trigger that. Besides, as long as he wears the amulet, the magic of friendship is useless.

Hu(Mane) 7: WHAT?!

Shadowlight: It's true. The amulet was created for the sole purpose of canceling out not just the Elements of Harmony, but also the magic of friendship in general. It utilizes the siren magic to absorb all the negative feelings of others on top of the most powerful magic that even Grogar himself couldn't handle. The Disharmony Stones were a part of that bell he wore but, like with Sombra, the power was far too much for him to handle. So, he had it split into pieces and he used me and V/N to find a way to create a method that could make it usable. The experiment failed but, V/N seems to have a higher pain tolerance than most of the other victims who perished from using it. *sigh* And I'm pretty sure I know the reason for it.

Applejack: What would that be?

Shadowlight: Well, if you haven't learned it already, he didn't have the best existence. Like me, he was one of Grogar's creations to wreak havoc and destroy all that lied in Equestria. V/N though, didn't care for any of that. He wanted to feel like he had a choice in life, but Grogar said otherwise. In retaliation, V/N betrayed him and started a loving family of his own. He had a creature sent to destroy them and have me assist in it. I retaliated but he blackmailed me with him killing V/N if I didn't remain obedient. I didn't want to lose my best friend, so I did what I had to do. However, I was going to try and have them fake their deaths but, it was a bit too late to do that. Something changed in V/N that day he lost them. Something snapped.

He then turned his head to V/N.

Shadowlight: Though, if he had the Time Stone, he could have gone back there and regained what he had lost.

Sunset Shimmer: Speaking of which, you wouldn't happen to know where that is, do you?

Shadowlight: It's in the Time Twirler. You know, that thing PostCrush used to loop the day over and over?

Rainbow Dash: But... Y/N destroyed it in order to break the loop.

Shadowlight: You can't destroy raw Equestrian magic. He destroyed the device but the stone still remains within its debris.

Applejack: You think that might have been the reason why Y/N kept visiting where the festival used to be?

Shadowlight: It'd make sense. Although, I do remember him getting quote unquote "lucky" with the PostCrush duo, so that could also be a reason.

Sunset Shimmer: U-Umm... I think it's safe to say that it's most likely the former option.

Edge shrugs.

Shadowlight: Read what you wanna read. Believe what you wanna believe. But go to bed, every night of your life, knowing that could be a possibility. Anyways, I think we should get out of here.

He turned and was about to open a portal when one mysteriously opened right in front of him confusing him. He shrugged again and was about to step through it when the looming figure of Tirek came walking through as he gazed down at all of them with a grin.

Tirek: Going somewhere?

They all gasped in alarm before Tirek started inhaling for some strange reason. Suddenly, wisps of magic and energy came flowing out of the group's mouths and into his own. Once the process was complete, they all collapsed to the ground while looking seemingly paler than they did before. Tirek grinned before he started glowing and his body grew in mass.

Shadowlight: *struggling* C-Crap. You have got to be kidding me.

He groaned before trying to pull himself up but couldn't due to being weakened. Meanwhile, Tirek walked over to V/N's unconscious form before exhaling into his hand causing a ball of Equestrian magic to appear. He then placed it above V/N and it slowly hovered down and disappeared into his body. V/N regained consciousness with a gasp and he shakily stood up while rubbing the back of his head.

(V/N): Many thanks, Tirek.

Tirek: Anything for the Scourge of Equestria.

He then looked down at the group before walking over to them.

(V/N): A frying pan? Really?! Out of all the things to use, you choose a frying pan?!

Patriot: *struggling* T-Technically, it's a skillet, but yeah. And it worked, so I don't have any complaints.

V/N let out a scoff before smirking.

(V/N): No matter. At least, you're now subdued.

He turned back around to face Tirek.

(V/N): Round them up and bring them with us. I have something special planned for them.

Tirek: As you wish.

He trotted over to the group and scooped them up one by one. He stopped when he got to Shadowlight.

Tirek: Wait, you? I thought you were supposed to be mind controlled.

(V/N): That's what I thought too. However, that'll be corrected soon enough.

Shadowlight: *struggling* Says you. You know, why are you even bothering with us? If you find that Time Stone, you could have your entire family back and not deal with this pain any longer. Why waste your time on us?

(V/N): It's not just about my family anymore, Edge.

Shadowlight: *struggling* What are you talking about? That was all you were after, wasn't it?

(V/N): For a time, yes, but now things have changed. You see, for the longest time, I was never allowed to choose my own destiny. I always had to do what Grogar wanted me to do. When I defected, you can imagine how I felt to finally be able to make my own decisions, but it seemed that fate had other plans for me. To put it simply, I was destined to be life's punching bag. From then on, I agreed with myself on one thing. If I was meant to suffer, then everyone else should feel my pain too.

He then gave Shadowlight a sadistic grin.

(V/N): And wouldn't you know it, it turned out to be so much fun!

Shadowlight: *struggling* You...know that you're not the world's punching bag. Shadow...Shadow is the world's punching bag. 

(V/N): He doesn't compare to the amount of pain I went through! All he had to suffer through was what? The death of a father figure as well as dealing with some bullies? Pfft! That's nothing when you see just how much I had to deal with! I, on the other hand, had to live with the idea of my entire family being dead as well as the entire world turning on me. I had no one!

Shadowlight: *struggling* And neither did he! Yet instead of being mad at the world, he accepted that fate and went with what life gave him! Even when the whole world hated him, he still stood strong! He was willing to even sacrifice his own existence to make his best friend happy! Meanwhile, you eliminated an entire race, wreaked havoc on everyone else who did absolutely nothing to you, and so on! You're not a punching bag for the world, you're just bitter about losing something that meant a lot to you! I didn't betray you just for the heck of it, you were losing your damn mind!

He looked down at the ground as a single tear rolled down his cheek.

Shadowlight: *struggling* Please, V/N! You've gotta see that what you're doing here is wrong! That amulet is corrupting your mind! It did the same with Sombra before it killed him! If you let it control you further, you won't ever be able to stop yourself! I just want my friend back! Isn't it enough for you to get back what the old man took from you?! Why do all of this? Why?

He began to cry slightly as V/N remained silent. In this moment, all of Shadowlight's pain of losing V/N as a friend to spending many years locked inside an emblem were hitting him in this moment. V/N broke the silence with this answer.

(V/N): ...Because I wasn't allowed to have a choice... so why should the rest of the world have that luxury?

He turned and slashed the space in front of him, creating another rift before he stepped through it and disappeared. Shadowlight glared through the tears and swung his head upwards in the direction where V/N vanished.

Shadowlight: *struggling* You selfish bastard! Life isn't meant to be fair! You think you're doing the world a favor?!

Tirek then grabbed him around the neck and held him up as he struggled in the centaur's grip.

Tirek: If it weren't for the fact that Lord V/N needs you, I would have snapped you like a twig by now, so I think you should be grateful that he's let you live for this long.

Shadowlight: Take a hint, Tirek! When he gets that Time stone, he'll turn on everyone else! He'll enslave you just like he'll enslave all of Equestria and here!

Tirek: And where is your proof of this? Because all I hear is nothing but the inane ramblings of someone who left him in the dust so long ago.

Shadowlight: You don't know that insane S.O.B like I do!

Tirek: *chuckles* No worries, Edge. You won't have to think that way for very long. In fact, you won't have to think at all anymore. Not when he's done with you, that is.

He slung Edge's weakened form over his shoulder before carrying him along with Patriot, Sunset, and the others through the portal he came in through. As they passed through the portal, all of them had the exact same thought.

(Hu)Mane 7, Shadowlight, & Patriot: Y/N... please... save us...

(Jordanwolfboy9743: And done! That's the first chapter taken care of.)

(Shadowlight9743: Well, so glad it's finally over. This is a certainly interesting predicament.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Most certainly, my friend.)

(Shadowlight9743: This definitely a step in the right direction.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: I hope so. I'd hate to disappoint people with just the beginning.)

(Shadowlight9743: Dude, a fight between V/N and the Rainbooms who LOSE along with Edge and get captured by him and you're telling me that people would be disappointed with that?)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Well, technically, it wasn't really him that took them      down, it was Tirek.)

(Shadowlight9743: Who's working for V/N.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Eh, fair point. *turns to audience* Anyways, we hope you guys enjoyed this first chapter of the final arc. We're sorry if it took us a while, but you all know how it is with original chapters and such.)

(Shadowlight9743: The more original it is, the longer it takes to make.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Exactly. Anywho, hopefully, this'll keep you guys satisfied until the next chapter. Until then, this is Jordanwolfboy9743...)

(Shadowlight9743: And Shadowlight9743...)

(Jordanwolfboy9743 & Shadowlight9743: Signing out! See ya! *walks away*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *distantly* So, you really don't think that fight scene was too short?)

(Shadowlight9743: *distantly* Not in the slightest. I mean, if V/N was gonna win, why make it drone on for so long?)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *distantly* I don't know. To make a cool fight scene?)

(Shadowlight9743: *distantly* With the antagonist winning? I think you oughta save the epicness for-)

(*silence*)