Doesn't look like I'm coming on my laptop. Its broke AGAIN

Oh, you've got to be joking.

What do you do to your laptop.

- Season 3. Episode 20 -

The afternoon light flooded through the open barn door as SteelWelder and RazorSharp trotted outside and locked the large doors behind them.
SteelWelder still hade a bandage wraped around body from their friendly competition just a few days ago.
" Is that feeling any better..? " Razor asked, sounding guilty. SteelWelder smiled at her. " Razor, it's almost healed. I'm fine... Not the first time I've taken a nasty blow from a something sharp. Only difference is you weren't trying to kill me. " Welder laughed.
Razor laughed but quickly shot her a worried look. " Wait, what did you sa-... " She stopped when she saw two ponies slowly trot up to them and the barn. Razor was about to call to them and say they'd have to come back later when Welder stepped in front of her. " Razor... Get back in the barn and go to my room... " She said quietly, sounding a bit hostile. RazorSharp stared at her and backed away. " Welder, what's going on? "
" Get inside! " Welder hissed.

She quickly closed the door behind her and turned to face the two ponies who were closer now. " Sully! How good to see you again after so long... I hope you've been a good girl... " The stallion said, grinning and flicking her with his tail.
" Sapphire and RubyHunter... I'm thrilled... What in Celestia's name do ya'll want. " Welder spat.
Ruby spoke up, circling her with a dark smile on her face. " ForestPlague told us you found yourself a nice girl... Heard she works at one of the Canterlot blacksmiths. "
Sapphire came nose to nose with Welder, putting a hoof under her chin too keep them at eye level. " I think you can guess why we're here, sweetheart... "

RazorSharp had her ear pressed to the barn door and was listening. She groaned in frustration at what she was hearing but listened, slightly confused as to why they brought her up.

SteelWelder swatted his hoof away and glared at Sapphire. " What does she have to do with anything? She's not important here. " She groweled.

" Oh, but she is Welder, and you know exactly why. " Ruby pulled out a knife from her belt and ran the flat of the blade against her hooves, almost acting uninterested.

" Well even if she was, she's not here. So why don't you do me a favor, and get the hay away from my barn! " SteelWelder hissed.

Sapphire and Ruby gave eachother a look. " Come on Sully. I thought you were nice. " Sapphire chuckled.
" I am, but not to bothersome pests. " Welder said with a slight grin.
RubyHunter scoffed and held tge knife to SteelWelders throat and she let out a surprised squeak, not moving. Her eyes widened as she felt the blades cold edge on her throat. She gulped and listened to Sapphire. " Listen. Your little girlfriend is worth quite a bit around these parts because not many ponies like us-... like ponies like her, and where she's from... I'm a reasonable pony Welder. We'll take her far away and kill her there so you don't have to see it... Or, we could slit your throat now. " Sapphire grinned.

SteelWelder was shaking as Ruby held her tighter and pressing the blade against her throat to the point she was terrified to even talk.

RazorSharp was both furious and terrified. She galloped to the other side of the barn where the forge was and looked through the barrels of weapons. Everything that she had finished had been sold and only unfinished parts and blades were left. She looked under a table and grinned, pulling out the pair of duel blades and searched for their sheathes and belts.

" The choice is yours... Either way, somepony dies today. " Sapphire said, paceing.
"Kill me. Because there is no way I am telling you where she is... " Welder groweled.
Sapphire stared at her for a long moment and began laughing. " She's in the barn, isn't she? " He grinned.
SteelWelder went to lung at him but Ruby held her back. " No! ... I'm sorry Razor... " She said, upset.

" I hate to dissapoint you two. " Razor said, landing behind them and trotted up Ruby and Sapphire.

get em Razz

" But you have no idea who you're threatening. You see, I'm not your average, prissy, Canterlot noble... And there is one thing you never, ever do when I'm around... " She smiled, spreading her wings.
SteelWelder smiled and waited for the perfect moment to make a move.
" And that's threaten SteelWelder. " Razor said, drawing one of the blades she had strapped to her.
Ruby and SapphireHunter were distracted and SteelWelder took the chance. She headbutted Ruby and ducked, avoiding a quick swing from the knife and darted underneath her, galloping to RazorSharp, drawing the other blade. " You found the duel Khopesh I made us! " Welder said, almost sounding shy.
" And am I glad you made them. " Razor chuckled.

" Rgh! Brother... Can I kill these little brats!? " Ruby hissed.
Sapphire chuckled and grabbed his knife. " Of course... We just need the Canterlot mare. "

" Hope you know how to use that thing! " SteelWelder said, ready to fight.
" Never used one of these things in my life! "

Razz Dunno what to do = BADA.SS

Ruby's hornn glowed and the many smaller knives circled her. She charged at RazorSharp and Razor spread her wings. She dodged with a series of gracefull airial moves and well timed blocks from her blade, quickly moving out of the way on ground as the knives swung at her from all directions.

SteelWelder smiled. " Now your just showing off! " She laughed blocking a strike from Sapphires sword. She stared at the blade in shock. " Where'd ya find that!? " She looked over and saw a crate against the side of the barn with sword hilts poking out of it. " Oh! Typical... " She said, sounding annoyed.
SteelWelder blocked each strike quickly and with ease. SapphireHunter grunted and swung again and Welder sidestepped the attack, sheathing her blade, standing still for a moment.
She dodged the attacks and yawned, making Sapphire even more frusterated.
SteelWelder giggled, dodging another strike and struck Sapphire across the face, sending his sword tumbling to the ground and smiled innocently.

" Oh, I am going to beat the sh.it out of you... " Sapphire groweled.
SteelWelder just had a sweet look on her face and let Sapphire get close. He swung a hoof but quickly regreted it as Welder countered, blocking the attack and struck him with a series of well placed hits and tackled him to the ground, she placed both front hooves on his leg and grinned. " C-come on S-sully, w-we're good buddies, r-right? Y-you wouldn't hurt me like that, would you?! " He laughed nervously.
SteelWelder looked guilty and thought for a moment, before looking at him with a slightly upset look in her eyes. It quickly turned into a smile and she giggled. " Of course I would! " She said, chearfully.

RazorSharp swung her blade and with each swing, the smaller knives were flung out of the her magic's grip and Ruby stepped back, only her normal knife left. Razor quickly dissarmed her, and swung, making Ruby shriek in pain.
SteelWelder trotted up to Razor and placed her hooves over her flank and stared at -

Ruby with a smug look on her face.
RazorSharp sheathed her weapon and looked at Welder, blushing slightly. " Sapphire? " She asked.
" Oh, him? Limping away with his tail between his legs no doubt. I broke his leg actually! " Welder said, sounding proud.

Ruby looked up, panting and held a hoof to her wound that was bleeding rather badly.

" I suggest you run. " Razor said with a smile.

RubyHunter grunted and took a step back before galloping off.

SteelWelder and RazorSharp laughed and returned to Welders room.
" You were pretty good out there... " Razor said, nuzzling her.
Welder blushed. " Oh hush... I'd defend you no matter what... "
" Aww... Where's all that tough girl strength now, hmm..? " RazorSharp slowly forced Welder onto her bed, making her smile nervously. " I think I left it outside. Let me go get it! " Welder tried to get up but Razor was already on top of her and she just stared at her. " You're so lucky I love you, y'know. " Welder chuckled.

- End Episode -

I'm in the mood for a pervy RP..

I can get on board with that..

Who do you want to use?

-screams at laptop-

Tranatra, DarkDream or SteelSharp

Hmm...
I'm thinking Tranatra or DarkDream.
All three are good choices so-... cr.ap. xD

DarkDream would be interesting.

DarkDream then?

Sure!

Soooo... Who starts?

Sorry I was makimg a sandwich n setting up me film

Okay. Let me know when you're ready to start.

Can u start xD I need to finish summit

Uhh, sure

The sun was slowly beggining to set as DarkValley trotted up the stairs of the mansions entrance and went to the living area.
The past two weeks had been both tireing, and boreing. He sat down on the couch and rubbed his leg nervously, letting out a small sigh.
" Don't start, Valley... You're just stressed. " He said to himself and levitated a book, laying down on the couch.

He couldn't help but wonder what StrawberryDream has been up to.

UGH.. Freds back

( Just ignore him Tiff. I don't want to hear it. )

StrawberryDream lay on the single bed in her apartment, reading a book about dragons. She looked at the walls of te apartment and sighed, it was small.. Alot smaller than DarkValleys mansion and she missed him.. But she knew, being there all the time, so close to her sisters grave would hurt her. She'd moved to get away from the past, yet it'd followed her. She looked to her left and smiled as two spirits played with a ball beside her. She looked up and sighed quietly before jumping to her hooves and grabbing the little bell necklace from a hook on the wall and walking out the door towards DarkValleys mansion.

I can't remove the comments ffff

(I'm finding out many of the people I'm inspired by.. are British.. CJ.. Spamber..)

DarkValley groaned and slammed the book shut, getting up and trotting to the kitchen to make himself a cup of tea. He stood still for a moment, thinking to himself. The mansion felt so lifeless without StrawberryDream.
DarkValley took his drink and trotted to his bedroom upstairs. " Maybe-... I should go to town and look for her? " He thought out loud.

( I did not know Spamber was british. )

( Huh... Learn something new every day! )

StrawberryDream trotted through the graveyard, waving at the spirits and ducking as a frisbee flew over her head. She giggled and walked up to DarkValleys door, she sighed and knocked the knocker, her horn shinely slightly, a small box levitating behind her.

(She lives in Scotland!! I foumd out yesterday!)

( That's awesome! )

DarkValley's ear twitched as the knock echoed throughout the mansion. " Strawberry!? " He said excitedly, making his way to the front door and opening it. He smiled at her, more than happy to see her. " StrawberryDream, it's a pleasure to see you here. " He moved aside to let her in.

StrawberryDream smiled, walked past him and turned to face him. The box levitating by her side. She had that cute look in her eyes.

DarkValley closed the door behind her, trying his hardest not to blush. " I hope you've been having a pleasent day. " He said, following her closely. " If I may ask, what's in the box? " Valley gave her a curious look.

( Strawberry, stop being adorable. You'll make Valley act like a shy, little dork. xD )

StrawberryDream smiled at him sweetly and the box opened, 2 leather bracelets were lifted out, with their cutiemarks stitched into them. "Young stallion goes by the name Travolta.. He made these for me.."

( OKAY! THAT'S TOO ADORABLE!! )

DarkValley stared at them for a long moment, speachless. He looked up at StrawberryDream, still unable to speak.
" Strawberry-... I'm-... Not sure what to say... " He said, trying to hold back tears and failing.
All he was able to do was wrap his hooves around her and hold her tightly.

i on skype me ds hurtin me head

( Okie )

- Season 3. Episode 21 -

BlackRose galloped through the Everfree forest, her saddlebags full of rare brewing materials that not many Alchemists, Sages or Witches dared to retrieve.
TimberWolves were chaseing her, and Rose was getting tired. " B-border... J-just get to the border... They'll leave you alone once you're out of the-... " BlackRose huffed and came to a stop, her hooves kicking up dust and dirt from the ground.
It was quiet. Niether the sound of snarling TimberWolves or any other beastie that inhabited the Everfree was heard. Only the ambiant noises of the less hostile animals filled the air with their shrieks, calls and cries.
Her horn glowed slightly, lighting up the area around her, looking around curiously. Her ear twitched as she heard something move behind her. She spun around and fired a beam of magic at where she heard the noise. It exploded in a pink cloud of dust and smoke but nothing was there. Rose stared at the blank space for a moment, confused.

A chill went down Roses spine as she could feel something, or someone standind next to her as it whispered in her ear, yet there was nothing there.
" Oh, BlackRose... It's been far too long... Dear sister... "
Rose closed her eyes and shivered as she groweled, feeling a tender hoof gently run down her chest and a deveious laugh.
" ... I thought you were out of my life for good... And you lost the right to call me Sister long ago. ... TrinitySpark. " Rose hissed, opening her eyes. They glowed with a pink light and she stared at a blank space in front of her, glareing.

" Hm hm hmm... Oh, Rose... You're far too tense darling... I thought you'd be happy to see an old friend. " A circle apeared where Rose was stareing and markings glowed as a pony apeared from the spot where the spell was cast. " I must say my dear... You haven't aged quite as well as me... I guess not all witches are gifted with beauty... " Trinity teased, slowly trotting up to Rose. She grinned and ajusted her glasses.

BlackRose scoffed at the remark and toyed with her mane. " I'll have you know, Trinity, that I pride myself on the way I look... It takes talent to keep up both magical skill and looks. ... I see you gave one up along the way. " Rose chuckled.
TrinitySpark smiled. " Hmhmm. Charmed... Well I guess not everypony if gifted with looking like they're trapped in a black and white film I suppose. "

BlackRose scoffed again, growing frustrated. " Why are you here? If you came to ask if we could be friends again, I'm afraid you lost your privlages when you abandoned me. You give us Witches a bad name, Trinity... "

TrinitySpark paced, keeping an eye on Rose. " Oh, quite the opposite actually... You see darling, I've been the one keeping our reputation intact. While so many of us turn to insanity, I'm one of the few who keep the general public from haveing us all hunted down. " She smiled. " You can thank me later my dear. "

Rose trotted past her. She was almost out of the Everfree and was -

tired of TrinitySpark's rambling.

" That's fine Rose. This isn't the last you'll hear from me. Trust me... " Trinity laughed.
BlackRose groaned and turned to yell at her, but there was no one there.
Rose thought for a long moment before turning around and leaving the Everfree Forest. " I hope you get eaten by a TimberWolf. " She huffed, clearly frustrated.

---

" TrinitySpark? " WhiteFlame repeated, following Rose through the market.
" She was an old friend of mine when I practiced witchcraft with a few other students after I ran away from home. It was a school of magic. Think of it as-... Manehattens version of Canterlots school of magic. But since Manehatten isn't ocupied by Nobals and snobs, witchcraft, alchemy and other types of magic other than your normal spells were practiced. That's where I met DarkSage when we use to date. " She explained.

WhiteFlame made a face, sounding a bit surprised. " You know... I still can't believe you dated Sage at some point. " He chuckled.

Rose rolled her eyes. " Hmph... Teenage mistakes. " She muttered, looking at a table filled with trinkets and a few brewing ingrediants.
" Mm. Let's not bring that up. " Flame chuckled, levitating a list from his saddlebags. " So Trinity... Where does she live now? "
BlackRose paused, glanceing at Flame. " I don't know, but I honestly don't care. For all I care, she could live in a cardboard box for Celestia sakes. "
WhiteFlame laughed, backing up a bit. " Easy there Rose. No need to get tail in a twist. ... Let's change the subject. How abo-... " BlackRose held up a hoof, cutting him off. Her eyes were closed as she spoke.
" ... Finish up here... I'll see you back home. I need to finish something... " She said galloping off.

WhiteFlame watched her leave and looked at the list. He groaned, stuffing it back in his saddlebags and chaseing after Rose.

- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 22 -

BlackRose came to a halt when she cought up to TrinitySpark in a field just outside Ponyville. She glared at her former friend with rage in her eyes. " Why are you here, Trinity!? "
Trinity stopped and shook her head. " Oh, Rose... You know you shouldn't be here right now. Awful dangerous outside of Ponyville now isn't it... " She grinned, taking a step closer. WhiteFlame arrived, galloping towards the two mares. " Rose! What are yo- " He was cut off when he ran into a barrier surrounding them. He rubbed his nose with a hoof, looking confused. Trinity stared at him with the same expression on her face. " And who are you, my dear boy..? Certainly nopony would have noticed Rosey here following me. "
BlackRose looked at WhiteFlame nervously, realizing what Trinity had done.
" Name's WhiteFlame. BlackRose's husband... " He grunted, still rubbing his sore muzzle.

Trinity gave BlackRose a surprised look. " Husband? Rose, I'm surprised... And here I thought you'd-

never settle down... Maybe a boyfriend here and there, but married? I'm almost impressed... " TrinitySpark chuckled, taking a step closer to BlackRose. " Well WhiteFlame, since Rose is so determined to interfere with my work, I have to put her in her place... " She grinned and her horn began to glow.

BlackRose charged at Trinity and fired a beam of magic.
Trinity's bracelet glowed and she held a hoof out, letting the magic be obsorbed into the gemstone in the bracelet. BlackRose fired another beam at Trinity but she countered with her own.
Trinity giggled, and blasted Rose with magic. Rose realed back, fireing a bolt of dark energy at TrinitySpark. She tried to dodge it but she let out a small cry of pain.
She shook off the pain and smiled at Rose. " Still fiesty as ever. " She laughed, trotting up to Rose. BlackRose was about to strike her with a surge of magic when Trinity ran a hoof through her mane and Rose just stared at her, confused.
" BlackRose... You let your gaurd down. "

TrinitySpark sent a bolt of magic through BlackRose and she cried in pain as Trinity turned and kicked her to the ground.

WhiteFlame shot TrinitySpark a look and focused his magic on the barrier. It cracked and shattered a hole in the wall, allowing Flame to jump through and charge at Trinity who was casually trotting away as Rose was on the ground.
He went to tackle her but passed right through, and tumbled to the ground, landing on his back. He watched as the illusion vanished and the real Trinity stood over him, grinning as she pinnied him to the ground.

WhiteFlame grunted, unable to get up. " Trinity, what are you do? What has Rose ever done to you!? " He hissed.
" Oh, you thought I was going to kill her... How cute, you worry about her... If I wanted her dead, she'd be TimberWolf chow right now... " Trinity ran her hooves down WhiteFlames chest and grinned.
" What do you mean by that? " Flame asked, looking uncomfortable as she sat on top of him.

" Look how close we are to the Everfree Forest, Flame... Now look at Rose... " She said, coming nose to nose with him. She put a hoof to his face and forced him to look at Rose.
A TimberWolf stood over her, held back by a field of magic, trapping the beast inside. There was a spark and it was incinerated as a fire blazed inside.
WhiteFlame hadn't realized it but TrinitySpark was gone. He got up and galloped to BlackRose, carrying her home.

---

" I'm fine... " Rose said, sounding annoyed and tired. " My magic is just drained... Ugh... "
" Rose... Who is Trinity anyway..? " WhiteFlame asked, sitting next to Rose as she was laying down in bed.
" I don't know... Her magic was always stronger than mine... Whatever she does now, she probably only does it to tesk her abilities... "

WhiteFlame thought for a long moment, confused. " But-... She saved us both? Why? "

" Flame, I don't know... We'll talk about it later... Let me get some energy back... " Rose huffed, too tired to keep talking.

BlackRose and TrinitySpark would no doubt battle each other again.

- End Episode -

What..

Just let me g-go..

Do you care about me. Do you love me, or Esmee, or anyone else at all

Why do you care about me.
Youd be better off

All i do is mess things up

Tiffany, don't you ever-... and I mean ever-... say that again...
You mean the world to me... and I am not losing you... Esmee is not losing you... I need you here... People need you here.
Please...
Think about what you're doing...

- Season 3. Episode 23 -

Morning had arrived in Ponyville and Travolta and Pepperfrost were ready to leave for the market to work their stand. Sinatra got up from the couch and trotted over to the two ponies. He tried to smile and Travolta wrapped him in a hug. " We'll be back later. Should be a short day. Only three or four hours. " Travolta smiled at him, holding his hooves, looking down at his legs, wraped in bandages. " Can I trust you..? " He asked, sounding worried. Sinatra was silent before Pepperfrost let out a sigh, his hoof holding the door open. He flicked his tail, giving the two a look.
Travolta kissed Sinatra and trotted to the door before stopping and whiping around to tell him something. " If you don't feel well, just go straight to our bedroom and try to get some sleep... Oh, and I called somepony to fix the clock by the piano. So if you hear a knock, go ahead and let them in. "
Pepperfrost groaned slightly. " Travolta... Come on. He'll be fine. "

Travolta shot his younger brother a look before looking back at Sinatra. " Love you... I'll be back soon! " He called, closeing the door behind him.

---

After an hour, a knock at the door woke Sinatra up. He had his head on a book, laying down on the couch. He had fallen asleep reading. ... Again.
Sinatra yawned, got to his hooves and trotted to the door, putting on a no doubt fake, yet bright smile for the piny on the other side of the door. The pony who stood there was not who he expected.
" Good morning! Is this Travolta's appartment? " The pony asked.
Sinatra stepped aside, letting the pony in. " Yes. He's out at the moment though. I hope that's not a problem... "
The young mare trotted into the appartment, a kind smile on her face. A small bag that no doubt held tools to repair the clock levitated next to her. She wore glasses, and a small red bowtie around her neck. Complete with a leather jacket with what appeared to be the chain on a pocket watch hanging out of it.

" Not at all! " She said, as Sinatra shut the door. " Are you a friend of his? Caretaker? "
Sinatra shook his head, letting out a small laugh. " No. I'm his husband. Nice to meet you, miss-..? " Sinatra trailed off, holding out a hoof.
" TimeLock. Oh! Husband. So terribly sorry. " She said, sounding emberassed, shaking his hoof. Her eyes stayed on the bandages for a long moment, before stareing into Sinatras eyes for a long moment. Sinatra stared back, not sure why entirely.
TimeLock shook her head, still a happy look on her face and sounding chearfull. " Oh! My apologies again. Do you mind me asking your name? "
" Sinatra. Just-... Sinatra. No fancy Mister. or anything. " He said, cracking a genuine smile.
" Well then Sinatra, it will just be TimeLock as well, to you. No fancy, Miss. stuff either. " TimeLock giggled slightly, levitating her bag to the clock and began to work on it without hessitation.
Her eyes fell on a magazine laying on the piano.

She levitated it, not looking at her bag as she rummaged through her bag. " Oh, that'll never work out... He's gay and she's a changeling. " She said out loud as Sinatra trotted back into the room with a small tray and two cups of coffee on it. " What was that? " Sinatra asked, looking confused. TimeLock quickly put the magazine down, smiling sheepishly at him. " Oh, nothing. " She said, getting back to work.
" I hope you don't mind coffee. " Sinatra said, bringing her a cup. TimeLock took a sip and thanked him for it. He took the tray back, standing at the stairs. " Yes-... I'm going to be upstairs for quite some time... Sorry... Thank you for fixing the clock. " Sinatra tried to hurry up the stairs when he heard a faint click, and the slow tick-tock of the grandfather clock. " Do you really want to hurt him that badly..? " TimeLock said, not looking at him, putting her tools away.
Sinatra gulped and stared at the clock, surprised, then turned to TimeLock. " W-what do you mean? "

He asked.

TimeLock closed her back and stood up, levitating it close beside her. " Your legs... I know why they're bandaged. Don't you think it'd hurt him to come home and find you dead? "

Sinatra shook his head, taking a step back. " How do you-... " He trailed off. " TimeLock, this is none of your business. No offense... But leave. Please... "
" Oh, yeah... You're right, it is none of my business... " TimeLock said quietly, stareing off at nothing in particular, before turning back to Sinatra, sounding chearfull again. " But I'll make it my business! " She smiled.
Sinatra snapped at her. " TimeLock, I'm not important! I'm sure you have more important things to do than sit here and have an arguement with somepony as insignificant as me! " He hissed.
TimeLock shrugged. " Naaah... Got all the time in the world. I can sit here. ... And don't call yourself that. You're very important. No matter what your mind tells you. That counts as a lie I think? Don't lie Sinatra. "

" I'm not lieing. " Sinatra groweled. He stared at the ground for a long moment. " Nopony needs somepony like me... And to be honest, I don't blame the-... "
" Come on Sinatra! Let's go for a walk. " TimeLock cut him off. The door glowed and swung open with a blue glow, and TimeLock kept eyeing the clock.

Sinatra rolled his eyes, trotting down the stairs. He had no idea why but he felt like he could trust her. " You have a bad habit of stopping ponies don't you? " He huffed.
" Yep! Come now! We need to hurry! " She galloped out the door and Sinatra watched her in confusion.
She was a strange pony. But Sinatra only grunted and galloped after her, his curiosity getting a hold of him.

---

He skidded to a stop, his hooves kicking up dust as he saw TimeLock leaning against an old, blue, Ponyville Police Call Box. She was smiling, and Sinatra most certainly was not. " Why are ee out here? " He demanded an answer from her.
" Why did you follow?, is the better question. " TimeLock countered

Sinatra opened his mouth to scold her but looked at her sheepishly as she grinned back at him. " Curious now, aren't you? Isn't it great? "
" Why did you bring me here? We're in an ally, hideing behind a big blue-... box. I thought we were going for a walk, not a game of tag or hide and go seek. " Sinatra huffed.
" We were. And we're where I wanted to walk to. " TimeLock said, sounding strangely eager.
Sinatra made a face, rolling his eyes. " More like you ran... " He muttered.
" We do a lot of that. Heh. " TimeLock replied sheepishly.
Sinatra quickly looked at her, confused. " We? "

TimeLock waited a moment before opening the door of the box. " Why don't we talk somewhere more private? " She said, a smug look on her face. Sinatra was even more confused now. " In there? ... Sorry, but two ponies in there is a little-... Intimate, don't you think..? "
" Oh, just take a quick look. " TimeLock nodded towards the door.

Sinatra stood in silence, thinking for a long moment. " Fine... "

Sinatra trotted up to the box and pushed thd door open.
His jaw hung open when he saw the inside and took a carefull step into the large space. TimeLock followed him in, closeing the door behind him.
" This-... What-... What kind of spell is this..? " Sinatra asked.
" No spell. This is it. No unicorn magic, or secret spells or anything... It's the Tardis... " She said, trying far to hard to sound mysterious but laughed at herself for it.
" The-... Tardis? " Sinatra gave her a look. " Stop making things up. What is this place? "
TimeLock shot him a look this time. " The Tardis! Time And Relative Dimension In Space. Tardis. " She scoffed.
Sinatra looked around, stareing at the number of controlls that TimeLock kept fijiting with. " What is the "Tardis" then..? " He asked, mezmerized by what he was seeing.
TimeLock smiled at him, pausing for a moment. " I'll show you... Sinatra. ... Choose a number. " TimeLock said, a serious look on her face.
Sinatra sighed and closed his eyes.

" A big number. " Lock added.
" Hhh... I don't know-... Two-... hundred thousand. " Sinatra finally answered.
" Hold on tight. And please keep all hooves, tails, manes and legs inside the Tardis at all times. " She said, jokingly.
Sinatra watched TimeLock mess with the controls and Sinatra followed orders and held on, trying no to be throw around.

---

When he was finally able to keep his balance and everything stopped, he stared at TimeLock. " What-... In the name of Equestria... Was that..? " Sinatra huffed.
TimeLock pulled herself up, leaning cassually against him looking smug. " Go see... Out that door... "

Sinatra shook his head. " Look, this is a whole lot of fancy magic, but if you expect me to see something the slightest bit different out that door, you're out of your-... m-... mind... " Sinatra stood in shock at what he saw when he trotted out of the Tardis.

" Two hundrec thousand years into the future and you still doubt me. " TimeLock laughed.

- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 24 -

Sinatra stood still in silence, his jaw hanging open as he stared at the town before him. Clean, paved streets with appartment buildings and shops ran down along the sidewalks on either side. He looked behind him to see large houses run down a smaller street with lamps slowly beggining to light up as the sun slowly set.
TimeLock smiled, leaning against the Tardis and watched Sinatra stare in wonder at the town. It was almost like a minniature Manehatten.

" W-where are we..? " Sinatra stared at TimeLock. TimeLock trotted up to him, watching as ponies cantered past them, some galloping in a hurry to get somewhere. " Welcome to Ponyville, Sinatra! Two hundred thousand years later. " Lock said with a grin on her face. Sinatra took a few steps forward, still shocked at what he saw. " This-... This is Ponyville? "
TimeLock nodded. " Yep! In fact, present day Ponyville is well on it's way to being this. Technology is finally advanceing. Magic generated power. -

Oh. And don't be alarmed if you see any Changelings. Equestria and the Changeling Empire have lived in peace for almost two hundred years by now. ... Maybe. ... Probably two hundred. " TimeLock said, looking around, a slightly concerned look on her face.
" You say these things like you do this every day. " Sinatra shot her a look. TimeLock chuckled. " I do! Great isn't it? All of time and space to see and explore. To learn. ... Now hold on, this can't be right... " She muttered, focussing on something. " What? What is it? " Sinatra asked, following her gaze. They both watched a changeling being chased by what looked like two police ponies. TimeLock galloped after the Changeling, standing in front on him looking defensive. Sinatra followed and stared at the injured Changeling, concerned. It was wounded by what looked like a blade.
" Is there a problem here? " TimeLock asked. The two police ponies grunted and glared at her. " Step aside. This is not business for civilians. "

" Alright, fair enough. But humor me for a moment, I'm a bit of an idiot. What year is it? Exactly? " TimeLock asked, looking lost. One of the police ponies grunted. " You are stupid... And no doubt drunk for interfering with Police business... It's the year One hundred thousand. " He replied. TimeLocks eyes widened and she scratched the back of her head with a hoof. " Oh. ... Why are you chasing down this Changeling? " She asked, smiling nervously.

Sinatra sat down next to the changeling, looking a bit warry. It stared at him with a terrified look in its eyes. " Please... Keep them away from me... " It huffed, still in pain.
Simatra shook his head in shock. " I can-... understand you..? " He mumbled to himself. Sinatra could hear the fear in its voice and helped it up, wraping a hoof around it.
" You there! If you don't turn him over to us, we'll be forced to exacute all three of you! " The police pony groweled.
" E-exacute?! " Sinatra blurted out, now terrified himself.

Tbf my changling Nymphadora should be here

Pls makke thatnchangeling my bby Nymphadora

" Exacute!? " TimeLock repeated, sounding more angry thank scared. " It needs help! It's wounded, and scared! What do you mean, exacute? What has this Changeling ever done? "

" All changelings are to be hunted down and exacuted. They are not pony kind and they should have been wiped out long ago. Anypony assisting them are to either be imprissoned or exacuted as well. " The police pony said, taking a step forward.
" Says you and what army!? " TimeLock chalanged, taking a step forward herself.
" Says the Equestrian Defense Force! Since Princess Celestia won't take action against them, her military will! "

TimeLock took a step back. " I didn't go far enough... This isn't when Changelings and ponies live in peace... This is when they were being hunted down... When Celestias own Royal Gaurd turned against her... I brought us to Equestrias next bloodiest war... " She muttered and gulped. " Sinatea close your eyes. "
" W-what?! " He was shaking, still holding onto the Changeling.

( Is it male or female? )

" Close your eyes! " TimeLock yelled, as the two police ponies drew their blades.
Sinatra looked away, closing his eyes. TimeLock did the same and her horn let out a bright flash of light.
Sinatra's ears began to ring and he shook his head, looking at TimeLock confused. The Changeling was about to pass out. He let it fall over his back and TimeLock turn to him, an urgent look on her face. " RUN! " She yelled, galloping off with Sinatra close behind.

---

Sinatra almost collapsed, huffing and puffing as he sat on the ground. The Changeling's, cyan-ish colored blood covered his side. TimeLock closed the door, taking a deep breath. " Thankfully, the hotel owner is a supporter of Changeling's right to live in Equestria. She won't rat us out to military or police. " She said, levitating something out of her pocket. A slightly high pitched noise came from behind Sinatra as she held a strange looking tool to the doors lock.
" What is that thing..? " He asked, obviously tired.

" Hm? Oh! Sonic Screwdriver. Just making sure the door is secure so nopony can get in, in case we were followed... " She said, focussing. The sturdy metal door made thud and TimeLock smiled. " There. Safe and sound. We'll be safe until we're ready to leave. "

Sinatra stared at her for a long moment before getting up and trotting up to her. " What are you..? " He asked, sounding slightly upset. " I have no idea who or what you are, and I followed you into some crazy blue box, and here I am, stuck, one hundred thousand years in the future... Dureing a war, no less. So I want answers... "

TimeLock stared at him, looking guilty. " Guess I do owe you some answers... I'm not a normal pony, Sinatra... There are places pony kind haven't even touched on this planet, let alone beyond... Equestria is just what's on a map so far Sinatra... There are continents, countries, entire islands left to be discovered here. But I'm not from here... "

Sinatra looked away for a moment.

" If I wasn't sitting in on the fifteenth floor of a giant metal hotel, locked in a room one hundred thousand years in the future, looking after a Changeling wraped in bandages, I would call you out of your darn mind... But I kind of have to believe it now. " He said, stareing at the wounded Changeling.

" Sinatra, I'm sorry I got you involved in this... I am so sorry... I'll get you back home. I promise. " TimeLock said. The Changeling let out a tired yawn, trying to get up. TimeLock got up and trotted to it's side.
" It's okay. Lay down... You're safe... What's your name? " She asked.
Sinatra stared at the two, amazed. It was all so much to take in. It almost didn't feel real.

The Changeling struggled to answer but managed to speak.

" N-Nymphadora... T-thank you... " The Changeling answered, before closeing it's eyes and falling back to sleep.
TimeLock left the wounded Changeling alone, and levitated a blanket over it.

" How can I understand it..? " Sinatra asked. " I thought Changelings didn't speak Equestrian? "

" They don't... " TimeLock said. " It's the Tardis. It's translating for you... And you're not speaking normal Equestrian either. It's a mixed language around this time. Equestrian and Changeling... Well. I'd say that's enough excitement for one day. Why don't you get that blood off you and get some rest. I'll think of a plan to get our new friend here somewhere safe and find the Tardis again. ... Get you back home. " TimeLock said, trotting to the other side of the room.

Sinatra couldn't say much. He washed up and went to bed...

- To Be Continued... -

Nymphadora's a girl btw

RP???

GoldenDream ran through the forest, she could see her own breathe as she ran through the fog. She knew it was a bad idea coming here, but she had to find SkyeFeather.
3 nights ago they'd had another fight, after GoldeenDream threw her out of the cafe and told her to get out of her life, Skye had vanished. No pony saw her catch the train out of ponyville, PastelSky had said she'd seen her running through the forest.
Everypony told her to give up, she was either dead, or long gone but Dreamer refused to let go.
She had to find her, Skye was everything to her.

- Season 3. Episode 25 -

Sunlight filled the hotel room and Sinatra woke up, yawning as he did.
TimeLock stood by the window of the small room, stareing out at the busy streets. Among the crowd, she could see what she was looking for sticking out from the sea of ponies.
Sinatra grunted as he got to his hooves. " Did you sleep at all TimeLock..? " He asked tiredly. TimeLock whiped around, a kind smile on her face. " Ah. Good morning Sinatra. Good news. " She said, not answering his question. " Thankfully, I can see the Tardis just down the street and don't think we're in any real danger from authorities anymore. All we have to do is go for a little walk and I can take you back home. Our changeling friend here will be fine... Hotel owner said she'll look after her until she's at full strength. ... We need to go. " TimeLock opened the door to leave but Sinatra scoffed, trying to keep quiet as the changeling they helped escape was still sound asleep. " We can't just leave her here. "

TimeLock nodded her head and waved a hoof to the door. " We can, and we will. She's safe here. If we take her back outside and in public, there will be problems. We could get her killed. "
Sinatra stared at TimeLock for a long moment, trying to think. " Fine... Let's go... " He said, following TimeLock back to the Tardis, closing the door to the room behind them.

---

The door to the Tardis opened and Sinatra stepped out, taking a deep breath. " Hhh... Never thought I'd miss this old town. " He smiled slightly. His eyes widened when he realized something. " We've been gone for a day! Travolta must be worried sick! " He stared at TimeLock with a panicked look on his face, but she just giggled and smiled. " Nope. You've only been gone for about an hour. ... Glories of time travel. " She said, sounding slightly smug, standing in the doorway of the Tardis.
Sinatra looked down the empty ally and saw ponies trotting in the market, all far too busy or engrosed in something else to notice -

the two ponies or the Tardis. Sinatra squinted and saw Pepperfrost and Travolta in the crowd, going about their business. He let smiled, turning to TimeLock, not sure what to say for a moment. " You're amazing... That was amazing. I don't-... " He trailed off and TimeLock smiled at him. " You better go... It was a pleasure meeting you Sinatra. " She told him and turned around to vanish back into the Tardis when Sinatra stopped her. " Wait! " He called. " I-... Could-... Will I see you again..? I-... I want to travel with you again, soon. And you apear to travel alone so-... I thought you could use some company. " Sinatra asked, sounding slightly nervous.
TimeLock laughed awkwardly and opened her mouth to speak, about to mention VortexTurner and Missy when she stopped, stareing out into space looking slightly sad. Only very rarely had they let her tag along on their adventures. Usually, if they all weren't talking, or argueing as friends in the Tardis or just resting up in Ponyville, -

she did travel alone. She couldn't blame either of them for it. Especially VortexTurner. He saved her from death on several ocassions before her memory started coming back. But she couldn't help but let the silence eat her alive as time went on.

" It'll be very dangerous, Sinatra... You're life will be at risk, and there will be times I could very possibly not be able to save you... " She warned him. Sinatra was silent for a long moment before answering. " To see what nopony has seen before and go places you could only dream of-... It's worth the risk to me. " He said, sounding surpriseingly brave. TimeLock smiled at him. " When you're ready, come and find me. ... I'll be around. " She said, closeing the door to the Tardis.
Sinatra watched as it vanished before his eyes and he stared in wonder before galloping off into the market, surprising Travolta with a hug.
" S-Sinatra!? I thought you'd be at home? " He said, blushing slightly.

" I was... But I thought I should get out and-... Explore a little more. " Sinatra smiled. Travolta couldn't help but smile back, holding Sinatra tightly. It had been so long since he'd seen that smile. " I'm glad you're here... " Travolta kissed him and Pepperfrost groaned. " Ugh. Get a room you two... " He muttered, making Sinatra and Travolta chuckle.
" Hm hmm... Come on. We still have things to do. " Travolta said, and the three continued through the market.

- End Episode -

He needs to be like rose n go missing for a year

Maybe not a year. But I'll work something out.

ughhhhhh bored

- Season 3. Episode 26 -

The bedroom was quiet. Only the sounds on a ticking clock and rain falling gently outside. The sky was a grey and it was nearly time to get up.
Travolta shifted, a slightly worried look on his face as he slept.
Thoughts of Sinatra flooded his mind. He had been acting strange all week since the spring rain started. He would sit outside with a weak smile on his face and stare at the clouds, watching the rain fall. Over the years, Travolta found it increasingly difficult to tell what was a real smile or Sinatra-... hiding... Trying to be brave for the ponies he cared about... And not letting them see just how sad he really was. Everything was getting harder with Sinatra. All he'd do now is sit outside in the rain with the same blank look on his face. Wearing that same fake smile. His glasses almost hiding the pain in his eyes. Travolta found it harder to talk to him and convinve him not to harm himself. Nothing ever worked, and it pained him so very badly...

Often were the nights that Sinatra would be forced to sit down on the bed as Travolta wiped the blood from his legs. Cleaning them or wrapping them up so nopony could see the horrid mistakes he made. And it crushed Travolta...
Sinatra tried his best to explain that he wished a few words, a couple pills or some heartfelt speech could fix him, but nothing anyone else could do would repair the damage done. He tried to explain how much he loved Travolta and how his efforts were the kindest thing anyone could do for him, but it would never be enough.
Not because he wasn't good enough, or he didn't try hard enough. But because it just isn't that simple.
Travolta tried so many things. Even threatening to harm himself, but that almost killed Sinatra in the end.
Travolta felt powerless and terrified. Every day he treated Sinatra like it was his last. It was all he could do now as he slowly gave up hope.
He couldn't be mad anymore, because it ended up hurting himself.

He hated yelling at Sinatra. He hated how all Sinatra did, was take it, and accept it... Ever last hatefull and anger fueld insult. Sinatra would just say he was right. And it killed Travolta that he didn't even try to fight back anymore, even when he could say something compleatly untrue about him.
Everything Sinatra did, pained Travolta...

Travolta shot up, breathing heavily. " Oh-... T-thank Celestia... " He muttered, rubbing his head with a hoof, tiredly. " It was just a nightmare... " Travolta looked to the other side of the bed and did't see Sinatra.
Instantly, he panicked. Sinatra was never up and around yet for any normal reason.
Travolta got out of bed and noticed the door was opened slightly. His attention was pulled to the stairs when he heard PepperFrost shouting and something hit the floor with a thud.
Travolta raced downstairs and he wished he was dreaming again when he saw why Pepper was shouting.

PepperFrost was on the floor, rubbing his head as blood leaked from a small cut on his forhead. He let out a pained wimper, trying to stand when he saw Travolta. " Get him down! He's not breathing anymore! " Pepper tried gallop to the kitchen but just sat on the couch, rubbing his aching head. He swore feircly, looking tired, as though he were about to black out.
Travolta spread his wings and darted to the kitchen, grabbing a knife and back to the livingroom.
Sinatra hung by a noose, limp. " You're not doing this to me Sinatra... " Travolta muttered, cutting the rope. " Pepper, get under him, let him land on your back! " Travolta ordered.

Pepper grunted as Sinatra fell over him. Travolt landed and held Sinatra, laying him on the ground gently. " Come on... You're not doing this to me... Don't do this to me... S-sinatra please... Don't do this... " Travolta brushed a stray strand of Sinatras mane from his face and pressed his hooves to Sinatras chest.
---

Travolta put a warm, wet wash cloth to PepperFrost's cut, making him flinch slightly. " Hold that there. Try not to do too much for a little bit. You banged your head on that table pretty hard.. " He told him. " Thanks... " Pepper said tiredly, thankfull he had an older brother looking out for him.
Sinatra was layed down on the couch, breathing slowly and steadily. He almost looked peacefull, had it not been for the bruise around his neck starting to show.
" How'd you know he was going to try it..? " Travolta asked Pepper, keeping quiet, letting Sinatra sleep. PepperFrost stared at Sinatra for a moment before answering. " I couldn't sleep so I decided to sew... I left the sewing room door open since nopony was awake to distract me and I guess Sinatra was up but I just didn't hear him... Not until he tossed the rope over that beam up there and climbed on something... You heard me just in time I guess... " Pepper explained.
" Good looking out, kid... " Travolta said and stared at Sinatra

" Go get some sleep Pepper... I'll look after Sinatra... I'm getting him out of the appartment later. I think a little fresh air will help us both. "

- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 27 -

It was morning, and Sinatra had finally woken up. He rubbed his neck and opened his eyes tiredly, groaning in slight pain.
He met Travoltas eyes and a shiver went down his spine, suddenly realizing his situation. " T-Travolta-... I-I.. I c-can e-explain... " He muttered, sounding terrified.
Travolta held up a hoof and shook his head. " I don't want to hear it... I know... Here. Put this scarf on... It's cold outside and it'll cover that bruise... " Travolta said, wraping it around his neck. Sinatra stared at him sadly and tied it, keeping it loose. Travolta hugged him tightly and helped him to his hooves. " Come on... Let's go for a walk around the park. "
Sinatra didn't question it. He followed Travolta out the door and to the park.

---

By the time they arrived and were walking quietly along, Travolta has Sinatra blushing, talking about how he talked in his sleep about him. " I do not talk in my sleep! " Sinatra protested, sounding shy.

" Oh yes you do. Sounds like you have some good dreams from what I hear sometimes... " Travolta gave him a look and Sinatra swatted his ear with a hoof. " Travolta! That's naughty! ... Even if it is true... " He added. " What was that? " Travolta grinned and Sinatra looked away acting casual as they trotted down the path. " Nothing! " He said quickly.

Both of them stared at an old blue Ponyville police call box as they trotted by. Travoltas eyes widened and Sinatra just smiled. They both noticed eachother stareing at something. " What are you looking at? " Sinatra asked. " Wha- Me? Oh! Just-... I remembered I had something to finish sewing when we get back home. " He said. Sinatra nodded and continued his slow pace alongside Travolta. " What were you stareing at? You look like you saw something. " Travolta gave him a suspicous look. Sinatra opened his mouth to speak and quickly turned it into a smile. " Saw a squirrel. " He said. Travolta nodded, knowing Sinatra adored animals.

The two continued walking when a pony came galloping down the path. Travolta moved aside to let the mare go past when she skidded to a halt, smiling at Sinatra. " Oi! Sinatra! Fancy seeing you here! How've you been? " She asked, happy to see him. " Oh! And you must be Travolta! Nice to meet you. "
Sinatra laughed. " Travolta, this is TimeLock. The pony you called to fix the clock last week. Got to know her a bit while she was over. Good pony! Nice to see you again! "
" Nice to meet you TimeLock. You seem to know my husband already. Hope he didn't bore you too much. " Travolta laughed, making Sinatra role his eyes. TimeLock giggled, ajusting her glasses. " Oh, he's a charmer. Sinatra, if you have time, I wanted to-... show you something. I never got the chance to mention it when I was over. " She said.
" Oh! Uhm-... Travolta, if you want, have a quick rest. I'll go with TimeLock for just a little bit. " Sinatra said.
" It's a little personal... Sinatra here-... Helps me out you see. "

Travolta nodded. " Oh! He is very sweet... Sometimes I wish he'd take his own advice... Take as long as you need darling. " Travolta said, giving Sinatra a look.
" Yes-... So I've been told... We won't be long. " Sinatra said, trotting off with TimeLock.

---

TimeLock shut the Tardis door behind them, and Sinatra sighed. " Seems like a nice fellow. Is everything alright between you two? You seem a bit tense. " TimeLock said, messing with the controls.
" Everything's fine... So! Where are we off to this time, miss time pony. " Sinatra asked with a smile. " It's Time Lord... " She corrected him. " And I don't know. But first-... The scarf... Why don't you hang it up? " TimeLock stood still, stareing at him.
A very uneasy feeling fell over Sinatra. " I'm fine... Let's just get going! Time and space awaits, right? "

" Sinatra-... Take off the scarf... I assure you, I'm not stupid... " TimeLock said, sounding serious. Sinatra grunted, pulling off the scarf. " There... Happy..? "

TimeLock stood silent for a moment. " Why? " She asked. " It doesn't matter... " Sinatra muttered. " Answer me! Why? " TimeLock hissed. Sinatra didn't say anything and stared at the ground. " You know... I never realized it until now... I don't even know who you are... Other than some pony named TimeLock... So who are you? Why should I tell you anything about me, when I know barely anything about you? " Sinatra glared at her.
TimeLock was silent now. " Fine... If you want to play that game, I can... "
" Then tell me-... Who are you... You let slip that you're not the only pony who comes into this thing. Who else travels with you? "

TimeLock stared at him for a long moment before speaking. " I use to know another pony... One like you... A lifetime ago... "

" You say that like you're not a pony. " Sinatra sounded confused now.

" Because I'm not... I told you... Time Lord... I'm not a pony Sinatra... Not a normal one... You want to know about me, fine. This isn't my ship. "

Sinatra took a step back. " Then-... Who does it belong to..? "

" A-... friend. Named VortexTurner. He lets me use it when I have to. ... I use to have my own... I traveled with a pony much like you... We saw the stars together... Me and him... Promised we'd never leave eachothers side... One day, we got involved in a battle that wasn't ours to fight and I made a mistake... My ship was damaged, we crashed here, and... He saved me at the cost of himself... After he died I wanted to forget... Long story short, we have this device that we can pretty much put ourselves into, in a way... We become normal ponies and I did... I would live and die like a normal pony... One day, VortexTurner found me, running an old clock shop and saw this. " She levitated a watch out of her pocket and let it hang by it's chain.

Sinatra thought for a moment, before looking at her confused. " That store-... Is almost as old as Ponyville itself... " He said, stareing at her.
TimeLock grinned.

ALEEEEEX. I HAVE TO GO SOOOON

I'm scrapping this. I'll do a new Episode 27 later.
Or that FE/MLP AU story

I'll start the FE/MLP thing and if you want a new Episode 27, let me know because I'll gladly do adorable JazzTouch shipping.

It's rushed as hell anyway

NO

I LIKE IT

YES JAZZTOUCH.

HED BE GIVING HIM DANCE LESSONS.
'Come on Twinkletoes, let me show you how to dance'

Oh alright. I'll finish this later.
Episode 28 will be JazzTouch then

or we can RP. On skype tho

Oh, sure

" Told you it was a life time ago... Vortex made me open the watch and-... I remembered... I didn't want to... I wanted to live, blind to everything that had happened-... and die... After all that, I broke down, Vortex asked me, I explained and yelled at him for-... denying me my death... My right to forget... He offered me a second chance though... VortexTurned is-... He's a magnificent stallion... There is knowlage in his mind beyond any Time Lord... or Lady, " She smiled at Sinatra who smiled back and nodded. " Of course. "
" could ever think of... And believe me, that is saying, a lot. And I mean a lot. ... He's like-... I don't even know... Vortex is something else... An inspiration to me. I'm just some lonely mare in a barrowed ship that isn't mine doing what she can to follow the hoof steps of her friend. "

Sinatra smiled. " That Vortex sounds like quite the pony... Why don't you travel with him more often? I mean, you share the Tardis. Why not go with him? "

" Aaah. Like I said. He has Missy and his own things to worry about. We're a team, but only when we have to be. Doesn't mean we don't like eachother. We just-... Don't comunicate a whole lot... But! Not important! I told you about myself. Now answer me, Sinatra. " TimeLock threw a hoof around Sinatra, stareing at him. " Answer my question. ... Why? "
Sinatra took a deep breath, slowly trotting around the Tardis' controls, thinking. " Because I'm not important... I'm nothing special... I was a mistake and I just-... Survived... Certainly not living... " Sinatra said, sounding upset.
" Oh, don't say that. ... You know, when Vortex found me, I said almost the same thing... I got the pony I l- cared about killed and stranded myself... I called myself unimportant and he told me-... In all his life-... All of time and space... He never met somepony who wasn't important... " TimeLock smiled at Sinatra, and he could tell she was holding back tears. " So don't say that... Or I'll force you to -

tell them that and They'll give you a good smack. " TimeLock chuckled, making Sinatra smile slightly and laugh himself.

" You-... Time Lords... Er- and Ladies. " He corrected himself, and TimeLock grinned, cranking something on the controls. " are something... Thank you, TimeLock... I uhm-... I appreciate it... " Sinatra said, stairing at the floor of the Tardis, thinking.
TimeLock smiled, about ready to press something. " Any time Sinatra... Now... Hold on tight! " She called, and the two vanished on their next adventure.

- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 38 -

It was sunny as WhiteFlame trotted up to DarkSages cottage. He smiled as GrayShade answered the door and let him in. " WhiteFlame! So terribly sorry I can't talk right now. I'm off to work. I'll see it we can talk later! " Shade said, hugging his friend and darted down the road to Ponyville. WhiteFlame grunted, slightly dissapointed but closed the door behind him as he trotted into the cottage. " Well-... So much for learning about TrinitySpark from him. " Flame muttered. He heard the sound of a tray drop and a glass break as DarkSage stood there, stareing at him. There was a look on his face that Flame didn't like, and he had that look in his deep, purple eyes that sent chills down his spine. " What did you say..? " He asked, cleaning up the broken tea cup he dropped and threw a towel down on the spilled beverage.
DarkSage could unsettle anypony just by glareing at you. But this was different because it wasn't his normal stare.

" I said-... TrinitySpark? " WhiteFlame repeated. DarkSage trotted up to him, clenching his teeth and glared at him with rage in his eyes. " How-... in the seven hells... do you know that name..? " He groweled, yanking him closer. " HOW!? " He snapped. WhiteFlame gulped, but answered honestly. " She was an old classmate of Roses when you were both-... in-... You two didn't go to normal magic school did you? " WhiteFlame stared at him in shock. DarkSage let him go, trotting away. " Leave! You can return later when GrayShade returns and we'll have a pleasent chat over some tea... And nothing more... " Sage said, almost ordering him.
WhiteFlame stepped closer. " No! Have you and Rose been keeping something from me? " WhiteFlame asked.
DarkSage shot him a look, glanceing out the livingroom window. He trotted past him, locking the front door and over to the stairs. " Up stairs... bedroom... " He muttered, sounding warry.
WhiteFlame grinned, chuckling. " Hey, Sage, I'm married buddy. "

" Up! Stairs! " Sage snarled, clearly not amused. WhiteFlame had never seen him so aggited. He noticed a slight look of fear in his eyes.

---

In DarkSages room, the door was locked and curtains were shut. WhiteFlame sat on the bed, confused as he watched DarkSage pace back and forth. " So what is it with this TrinitySpark pony? " WhiteFlame asked.
DarkSage took a deep breath and was about to speak up when there attention went to the door after they heard the sound of creaking floorboards.
" I thought GrayShade went to work with SkyeFeather already? " WhiteFlame said, his heart pounded in his chest. DarkSage stood silent when it suddenly stopped.
They both jumped as a voice came from behind them and the curtains swung open, letting light into the room.
" Oh he did already. Good morning! ... Let's dance boys. " TrinitySpark said with a twisted grin.
" Don't let her get away! " DarkSage shouted and swung a hoof at her.

TrinitySpark dodged, barely moving as each strike breezed right past her with every slight movement. She chuckled as DarkSage grew frusterated, putt full force into his next blow. WhiteFlame watched as she slid under him, causing Sage to tumble forward and she spun on a hoof, taking him out by the legs and he fell to the ground with a thud.
Flame was dumbstruck for a moment by the move as she just layed there stareing at him witn a suductive look on her face as Sage groaned, standing back up.
" Well don't stand there and stare! Help! " He hissed.
" OH! Right! So sorry Trinity. " WhiteFlame chuckled and he fired a beam of magic at her as DarkSage went to take another swing. Trinity smiled and stood, jumping into the air and flipping over Sage, letting the beam hit him and bucked him into Flame with ease.
" Oh, but the dance has just started. Hm hmm... " Trinity chuckled.

" Get off me please! " WhiteFlame groaned and Sage got up, shaking off the effect of the magic beam.

" Ugh... Nice magic... " He muttered. Flame smiled. " Thanks. Lots of practice. " He joked, and the two turn to Trinity.

WhiteFlame charged her blasting a several bolts of magic at her. Trinity jumped into the air again and in a blur she spun, the magic deflecting from her hooves and back at Flame. " WHAT!? " His jaw hung open as he shouted in pain as magic surged through him.
" Flame, be carefull! She's a-..! " Sage was cut off as a summon circle apeared under him and something struck him, sending him into the air and another smashing through the door.
WhiteFlame peared through into the hall where he layed a bloody mess now, knock out.
" Okay... Time to get angry... " WhiteFlame grinned as his eyes went black and black liquid dripped from them.
He charged Trinity fireing a beam of magic but she held up a hoof, symbols apearing and obsorbed the blast. She calmly trotted towards him and smiled. Her horn glowed and everything seemed to slow as circle like seals apeared all around him.

" What the!? " He saw Trinity turn into a blur and suddenly he was being struck from all sides. Nothing but a red blur bouncing from seal to seal as she truck him. He stumbled, aching from the assault. Trinity was nowhere to be seen. " Show yourself! " Flame shouted. He felt someone nip his ear and realized Trinity was cassually lounging on his back. She felt almost weightless. " Impossible! H-how!? "
" Oooh... You want touch me..? Come on lover boy. " Trinity teased, sliding off him and quickly tripping him up so he fell on his side. Her horn glowed and she spoke something Flame couldn't understand and was thrown onto the bed, bruised from her attacks. Blood dripped from his mouth.
Black chains were summond and held him to the bed as he struggled to break free. His horn glowed as he tried to blast Trinity with magic but he cried in pain as it hurt him.
" It has been smashing being able to play with you boys... " Trinity said with a smile, now on top of Flame.

She ran a hoof down his chest and he grunted, squirming as she taunted him.
" But I need to go... Remember... This is a warning... I'd hate to have to take that adorable head off your shoulders... " She said, kissing his cheek and laughed, slowly trotting out the room.
" Oh! Send my regards to sister dear for me... " She said, sounding smug as a red rose layed on WhiteFlames chest.
He stopped struggling once he saw Trinity step over Sage who was still out and heard the front door slam.
WhiteFlames head fell back onto the pillow and he stared at the cieling, tired and beaten.
" Hhh.. hhh.. hhhh... Y-y'know... I see why Rose hates her now... "
- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 29 -

BlackRose grunted, sounding frusterated as she levitated a wet wash cloth to WhiteFlames cheek, wiping away some of the blood from his face. " What in the name of Equestria were you thinking, Flame!? " She scolded him.
For the past half an hour since he returned home, that's all he heard. He just rolled his eyes, wincing slightly at the pain as he held the cloth to the small wound. His body ached badly and he felt like he wanted to collapse and do nothing but sleep for a week.
" Hhh... How's DarkSage? " Rose asked. " He's fine. Said he'll be out of the hospital by tomorrow. They just want him there to make sure he stays put so he can heal enough to actually stand. Agh! N-not so tight. " Flame answered, letting out a pained moan as Rose wraped a bandage around one of the more serious looking brusies on his leg and body just to protect them so he would end up hurting himself. " You're lucky to be alive Flame! She's a Huntress. You should be dead in a million -

( *wouldn't )

different ways. " Rose told Flame, helping him to the couch.
" Hah! Well I guess she didn't try hard en-... "
" She went easy on you... She spared you Flame... Huntresses don't leave until they're target is dead and so mangled, you won't be able to tell who the body belongs to or you're nothing more than somepony who existed one second and vanished the next. ... She's after me, Flame... " BlackRose said, sounding grim.
WhiteFlame looked at her, confused. " Why? What have you done to her? " He asked. BlackRose sighed, dreading this would happen. " That tome DarkSage found years ago... I didn't burn it like he wanted me to... It's cursed, and it is deadly to anypony who even opens it. It felt it's power go dormant after he escaped so I thought I could research it safely. Recently though, it's power is waking up again... And TrinitySpark can sense it... That book attached itself to DarkSage, so she tracked him down first. You were at thr wrong place at the wrong time. " Rose explaimed.

" So if she was suppose to kill DarkSage and me since I happen to be there-... Why didn't she..? I mean, I'm not complaining! But-... I can't but to be curious. " Flame was starting to become more and more frightened of TrinitySpark.
" She probably sensed it wasn't there and let you two live... Just-... You got one heck of a warning... And she was being nice when she faught you... You said she barely used magic? " BlackRose asked.
" Yeah. Most of it was defensive spells I've never seen and probably some forbidden stuff to any normal unicorn but-... She fought mostly physically. Agile, quick, strong and untouchable... She was almost weightless... " WhiteFlame remembered being confused and seeing her lay on his back and not even noticeing. " That's a Huntress alright... Each Huntress has a fighting style. Some mare like pure brute force like physically enhanceing spells. Some use only magic. Some like the stealthy aproach and mind games. TrinityStar is very-... Intimate. "

WhiteFlame scoffed and groaned, annoyed. " Yeah... I gathered. "
" Her style combines grace with brutality, skill, tactics and her own personal touch, surprising the enemy. And she's not afraid to fight dirty either... Huntresses are weapons WhiteFlame... They protect Princess Celestia from the shadows in their own way. Demons, angels and they say death itself, fear those mares, and it's for good reason... If you see TrinityStar, don't test your luck because she won't show you mercy twice... " BlackRose stared at him, a serious look on her face. WhiteFlame nodded. " Okay... I understand. "
BlackRose sighed and levitated her saddlebags onto her back and trotted towards the door.
" Where are you going? " WhiteFlame stood, looking nervous. BlackRose smiled and levitated a flower from a vase sitting on the table, tucking it behind his ear and kissed him. " You look tired... " Rose said whispered in his ear. WhiteFlame's eyes widened as he realized what she had just done.

WhiteFlame collapsed onto the couch and BlackRose trotted out the door. " I'm sorry... I'm not letting you get hurt anymore because of me... " She muttered quietly, about to go down the path to Ponyville when she jumped, surprised by a female voice behind her.
" How sweet darling. I must admit... He is a cutie... I'm glad I didn't have to butcher him. You on the other hoof... " TrinityStar smiled smugly at BlackRose.
Rose spun around and glared at her old friend. " Trinity... Have I ever told I hated that stupid accent? " Rose spat, grinning slightly.
TrinityStar flicked her mane out of her face, scoffed, grinning back at Rose. " Darling, you hurt me... But weren't me and that GoldenDream friend of yours born in the same place? " Trinity chuckled.
Rose was getting frusterated. " Yes, but the difference between you and her is that GoldenDream is cute. Sorry sweetheart... " Rose sruck her toungue out at Trinity, making a face.

" Oh... You fancy her..? " TrinitySpark trotted up to Rose, coming nose to nose with her. BlackRose blushed slightly, trying to say something but groweled in frustration. " Shut up!!! " She yelled, swinging a hoof at Trinity but just stepped back and Rose missed. " Oh, it's on you little-... If you want this book, you'll have to take it! " Rose charged at her and TrinitySpark smiled. " Ooh... Let's dance, Rose. " She chuckled.

BlackRose fired a dark beam of magic at Trinity who slid under it and came face to face with Rose. She was struck from bellow by something from a summon circle and tossed into the air. Trinity jumped to meet her midair and Rose took a hoof to the stomach, sending her to the ground. She tumbled and coughed, wimpering in pain. Once she returned to her hooves, Rose fired another bolt of magic but followed it up with a spell, waving a hoof behind her, suspending herself in a strange seal and launched herself towards Trinity.

TrinitySpark jumped over the beam kicked Rose out of the air with a well placed hoof. Rose saw the attack coming and groaned. " Oh-... Balls... " There was a pained cry as she tumbled back, bloodied and exaughsted.
" Rose... I do believe your thorns have grown dull darling. Don't worry... " Trinity grinned. " I'm only here for the book. ... But I'm going to enjoy this. " Her horn glowed and an energy apeared around her hoof as she swung at Roses side. The magic left a large gash and cut her saddlebags. She levitated the book out and it teleported to who knows where. " Oh, it's been fun darling, but I need to go... Ta! Hm hm hmm... " She chuckled, trotting away with a flick of her tail.
BlackRose swore under he breath and blacked out.

---

Down the path, Trinity smiled and cast a spell, making a teleportation gate apear when she stopped and smiled at a large stallion who was stareing at her. " Didn't your mum tell you it's not polite to stare at a lady? " Trinity teaded.

StarCaster stared at her, confused. He was on his way to visit WhiteFlame and BlackRose since it had been some time. " Er-... What? " He said, but she had already vanished.

- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 30 -

The Tardis stopped it's shaking and violent jerking, allowing Sinatra to stop clinging to the railing and TimeLock was able to not look as though she was about to fall over. " Here we are! The great war of the three tribes. Bit dangerous, but oh, the history there is here. Start of Ponyville! Your home town-... "
Sinatra cut her off, sounding a bit nervous. " Actually I was uhm-... born in Manehatten. Lived there until I was fourteen... Then I was taken to Ponyville. " He said, forceing a smile.
" Oh. Manehatten. Good place. Should take you to New Manehatten some time! You wo-... Pardon me, did you say taken? " TimeLock stared at him but Sinatra was already opening the door out of the Tardis.

TimeLock stepped out fijiting with something in her pocket and looked around. " Huh... Seems we've landed in a field. " She said, looking around and seeing nothing but grass and farmlands. The sky was grey and it felt as though it would rain.

Sinatra wasn't sure what to do next now, but a small town stood out in the distance. " How about over there? " Sinatra pointed a hoof towards the town and TimeLock spun around. " Who? ... Aah! Good eye Sinatra! Let's go! " TimeLock took off, galloping towards the town and Sinatra followed.

---

The town was busy with ponies. The buildings were small and looked like sturdy enough but Sinatra was certain a very heavy wind could blow the things over. " So, where are we, miss time pony? " Sinatra looked at TimeLock as she looked around. " Well-... I'd say... Equestria not long after the war started. Seems to be a-... Sinatra we better go, I think we should find Ponyville, it's uh- A little more interes-..! "
" Stop right there! " A pony yelled, and four unicorns dressed in armor drew their blades and surrounded them.

" -ting... " TimeLock finished her sentance and smiled innocently. " Oh. Good morning gentlecolts! How are you? Aaah-... If you could let me and my-... -

Slave through, we'll be right on our way. " She said.

The four ponies sheathed their blades. " Appologies ma'am. We did not know he was with you. Musn't be too cautious these days. " The unicorn gaurd said.
" Slave!? " Sinatra scoffed.
TimeLock shot him a quick appologetic look and scolded him. " Silence, you! Filthy earth pony... Never learn. Well we must be going! " TimeLock wrapped a hoof around Sinatra, pulling him along quickly.

After sevral moment, they were out of the small village again and she let him go. " Give me one good reason why I shouldn't give you a good smack! " Sinatra scoffed, disgusted. TimeLock looked around to make sure they were alone. " Sorry about that. Remember, war of the three tribes. Unicorns were highly dominant here. Earth ponies were killed, tortured, locked away or used as slaves. You had to play the part for a minute there. " TimeLock explained.
" Hmph... Yeah, well, I think I'm tired of us earth ponies being pushed around throughout history... -

Wish we would push back for a change. We do all the work... " Sinatra groaned, remembering how his parents tortured him for what he was.
TimeLock interupted his thoughts, snapping him back to reality. " I heard rumors of small camps with freedome fighters in this time. They were small unified forces. Didn't matter who they were. "
" Well-... Those are just rumors, right? " Sinatra asked. TimeLock smiled ear to ear. " One way to find out. Come on! " She said, running off.

---

The two had been trotting for almost two hours in silence, enjoying the scenery of the part of Equestria they landed in.
" Look. " Sinatra pointed a hoof to a smalk kingdom in the distance, hanging off the side of a mountain. " That's Canterlot, right? "
" Oh yeah... Look at that... Still young. Very old fashioned. Don't even have a propper palace built yet. Still devolping the main city by the looks of it. " TimeLock said, deep in thought.
Sinatra was used to massive, colorfull spires and extravagent shops and -

store fronts. Posh dressed ponies with money to spend and things to do. Royal gaurds dressed in their gold armor patrolling the streets. It was so much different, but it still had the same effect. " Wow... To think it started out as that, huh? "
" I know. Pony enginuity built it. Earth pony muscle, Unicorn magic, and Pegasus flight to built a shining city. Well. ... Doesn't actually shine for another three hundred fifty six years until they go over it's first remodel. " TimeLock said, watching the city.
Sinatra smiled, looking at TimeLock. " ... You know everything don't you? " He laughed.
TimeLock nodded. " Yeah. Well! -... Almost everything. VortexTuner knows more than I do though. Even he amazes me. ... And that's hard to do on a regular basis. " TimeLock added, smiling back. Her gaze fell on something hanging around Sinatras neck that she never noticed. " That's cute... Nicely made... Where'd you get it? Looks one of a kind with your cutie mark on it. And somepony else's. "

Sinatra snapped himself out of his daze. " Hm? Oh! My pendant. ... Yeah... " He muttered, holding it in his hoof and stared at it for a long moment. " Travolta made if for me... Not long after he asked me to be his boyfriend... It's mine and his cutiemarks... Wear it everywhere I go. Hm hmm... Even-... through time and space... " Sinatra said, stareing out at the sky.
A gentle smile spread across TimeLocks face. There was a bittersweet look on Sinatras face and a bright look in his eyes. " How long have you to been togeather? " Lock asked.
" I've known him as long as I've known my closest friend GoldenDream so-... Since I was-... Sixteen? Day he met me was in her cafe. It was a little place when we met... First thing he did was-... Buy me a hot chocolate and give me some leg warmers instead of wearing tight bandages to hide my-... mistakes... One of the firsr ponies to look past everything and-... Tell me I was cute... and sweet... and I had a good heart... " Sinatra said.

TimeLock could see tears in Sinatras eyes as he continued.
" I remember. When he asked me to marry him, he knew I wore it all the time so before I woke up, he slipped the ring over the string and I saw it when I put it on.. He finds the stupidest ways to do things like that... All the little, special things... " Sinatra stopped walking and starred at the ground, wiping his eyes.
" Sounds like something really special, Sinatra... You must really love him to hang onto something like that... You said you met him when you were sixteen? When did you start dating? "
" When I was-... Eighteen. "
" And when did you get married? " TimeLock asked.
" Just last year... Twenty six now. Heh-... Took a while but-... After all the hardships, we knew we'd never leave eachother... " Sinatra smiled.

The two were cut off when again, they had weapons pointed at them. " Stop right there you greedy scum! " A young mare threatened them.
" Ugh... I hate swords... " TimeLock muttered.

" Shut your trap! I see your getup. You Canterlot types think us scavengers are just filthy scum huh? We'll teach ya... " She said, sounding slightly mental.
" Oh-... Dear... " TimeLock had a worried look on her face. " Er... Lock? Who are these ponies? " Sinatra asked. " Uhm... Sinatra, these aren't the rebels... They're Scavengers... Mercennaries and murderers. "

- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 31 -

Back in Ponyville, while Travolta waited in the park, StarCaster arrived at BlackRoses and him and WhiteFlame helped her recover, PepperFrost and IvoryRose trotted into the cafe.

" Ivory... Why do you wear that stupid thing around all the time? " Pepper asked teasingly, looking at the flower crown on Ivory's head. He just scoffed and ajusted his glasses, sounding annoyed as he answered. " Because it's cute. YOU wear that goofy bow tie everwhere. " He shot back, sitting down at a table, next to Pepper. " What, this? Bow ties are cool. "
" Uh huh. Keep telling yourself that. " Ivory giggled at the annoyed look on Peppers face. " What?! Bow ties, are, cool! "

" Indeed they are! " Somepony called from the cafe's counter, waiting for his order.
" Thank you! " Pepper called back, grinning at Ivory. " See. He thinks so. "

" Vortex! " Missy hissed, swatting him with a hoof. " Stop make a scene. "

PepperFrost kissed Ivory's cheek and he blushed, looking emberassed. " You know I hate it when you do that in public, Pepper... " Ivory sank into the booth, trying to hide his face and Pepper laughed.
" I'm going to order something for us. I'll be right back! " He told Ivory, cantering off, up to GoldenDream.

After ordering something, PepperFrost went to return to his seat with Ivory when WinterMist trotted up to him, a very unamused look on her face.
Ivory grinned at her, looking smug. " Hey hot stuff. Lunch break from school? " He asked. It wasn't often he talked to WinterMist. Mostly because she avoided him all togeather.
She scoffed and glared at him before speaking up. " Can I talk to you outside the cafe for a minute? " She asked, sounding innocent.
" Oh.. Something important? Sure. " Pepper smiled, and Winter rolled her eyes, looking behind him. " We'll be right back Dreamer! " She called, and went out the cafe door.

Outside the cafe, PepperFrost leaned against the wall. " I know that face Winter. You're jelous because I have brother all to myself and not yo-... Hngh! " He grunted when WinterMist slammed him against the wall, forceing her foreleg against his throat, choking him slightly.
" Listen here ya little punk... " She hissed. " I never liked you from day one, and definately not after that little stunt at your brothers a few weeks ago... "
PepperFrost tried to speak and get her to let go but she was surprisingly strong. " H-he didn't deny it! " Pepper chuckled. " He enjoyed it quite a bit from what I hea-.. Rgh! S-stop that! " Pepper choked out, his face turning colors now.
" You are going to treat my little brother nicely, and with respect. Something you need to learn a little something about. And if I catch wind of you taking him to your room behind closed doors... I assure you, I can tear a pony apart just as easly as I can stitch them up... Am, I, clear?! " Winter hissed.

" I t-thought you were twins?! " Pepper felt light headed now.
" I'm a minute older than him. So technicaly, he's younger. " She smiled, pressing him against the wall, harder. " Am I clear!? " She yelled in his face.
" Y-yes! C-c-crystal! " Pepper was officially scared of her now.
" Good. " Winter said, sounding sweet and innocent again, dropping him to the ground and trotted back inside the cafe. She stopped in the doorway, and poked her head back out. " Your order's ready by the way. " She said cassually, as Pepper choked and breathed heavily, getting back to his hooves.

Once Pepper got up to the counter, Winter trotted past him, a paper bag between her teeth as she went to return to the hospital. She glared at Pepper as she did, and he smiled nervously, rubbing his neck and throat with a hoof.
" Is-... Everything okay with you Pepper? " GoldenDream asked.
" Just marvelous! Everything's great! " He answered quickly, paying for the food and returned to IvoryRose.

" Your sister is scary. " Pepper said, smiling at Ivory and wraped his hooves around him. " WinterMist? Nah. She's a little bossy sometimes but she's sweet. She'd never hurt a fly. "
" Hmph... Lucky for the flies... " Pepper muttered, taking a sip of his tea.
He grinned as an idea popped into his head. " Hey Ivory... My brother isn't home. He's at the park with Sinatra. Want to hang out there? " He asked.
" Er... Sure. But-.. This isn't like what you tried to do a few weeks ago, is it? " Ivory looked a bit shy and nervous.
" No! Of course not! " Pepper waved a hoof, grinning.
" Okay. Sure! You said you'd play the piano for me some time, after all. " Ivory smiled.
" Hm hmm. It's a deal. Just uh-... Don't tell your sister okay? " Pepper chuckled.

- End Episode -

- Season 3. Episode 32 -

There was the sound of twisted laughter every time the whip cracked and left a fresh mark on Sinatra, who had one leg tied tightly to a tree as the scavengers enjoyed his torture. TimeLock was tied up, anger in her eyes and forced to watch.

" Hah ha! I can't tell if this pony is either brave or stupid! " One of the scavengers laughed. When they arrived, they were captured and Sinatra cut in front of TimeLock the second someone mentioned torture, or worse. Of course, against her orders. Sinatra grunted in pain, still standing, a dark grin on his face. " That all you got, boys..? "

Two scavengers looked at each other, slightly frightened. " What's he playing at?! Beg for mercy you! "
TimeLock looked up and spoke. " He's doing what he's always done... Ignore the pain... Now you have two options. You let me go, and release Sinatra, or I swear, I SWEAR! I will wipe every last one of you off the face of Equestria! " TimeLock was furious.

For a whole day, she was forced to watch Sinatra be tortured and other innocent ponies be at the wrong place at the wrong time and murdered.
Two of the scavengers trotted up to TimeLock, weapons drawn, and one up to Sinatra with a sword at the ready.
" Kill them both... " One ordered, and Sinatra smiled.
" Oh! Before you do. Just a little advice. Tie all four legs up when you torture somepony, because they might be able to do something like-... this. " Sinatra saw the blade come down and stepped aside. The rope was cut and Sinatra bucked his exacutioned to the ground, grabbing his sword.
" Stop him! " One yelled.
Sinatra struck the other two in the leg, sending them to the ground in pain.
" Sinatra! You clever little scamp! I underestimated you! " TimeLock smiled. " Quickly! Cut me free and we'll run for the Tardis! " She said, struggling with the ropes.
Sinatra saw other scavengers gallop at them and he gulped. " Sorry! Time to go! " Sinatra tossed her over his back and galloped away.

" Wait!? What?! No! No! Sinatra, let me down right now! " Lock yelled, not having any choice in the matter.
" You're lucky you're light! " Sinatra laughed. TimeLock grunted, already uncomfortable being tied up, but now thrown over Sinatras back didn't help. " Worst! Rescue! Ever! " She yelled at him. " Oh, be quiet, you! "
Sinatra jumped as an arrow flew past his head. " Okay, now this just isn't fair! "

Sinatra sat TimeLock down and she levitated her sonic screwdriver anc put it to the ropes. " Little faster! " Sinatra rushed her. " I'm trying! " The first rope snapped and she tossed him a key from one of her pockets. " Open the Tardis! " She ordered, trying to break the others.
" Open! " Sinatra saw the scavengers aproaching quickly and TimeLock yanked him inside, slamming the Tardis door shut. She quickly ran up to the controls and Sinatra had no time to hold onto something.

---

There was a quick moment of silence as Sinatra and TimeLock were breathing heavily, trying to catch -

their breaths. The two stared at eachother before they began laughing. " Hah... Hah ha haa! Oh! Eat your heart out Dareing Do! " Sinatra laughed.
" Look at you and your quick thinking! Could have done without the whole, being carried on your back, but that was brilliant! " TimeLock said, sounding excited.
Sinatra just chuckled and stared at her for a moment. " Back at the scavenger camp... You said I do what I always do... amd that's-... " He trailed off, seeing a look in TimeLocks eyes. " You've been hurting for a long time... Haven't you..? "
TimeLock was silent. She just went to the Tardis door and opened it, smiling. " Here we are! Ponyville park. Exact same spot, exact same place. You've only been gone for about three minutes. " She said.
Sinatra smiled, not entirely sure whether to believe it or not. " Two minutes..? "
TimeLock nodded. " Yep. Well... Maybe three. " She said.

Sinatra trotted out the Tardis and looked around, shocked. An entire day had passed and here he was.

TimeLock trotted out with him, closing the door and trotted down the path. It had gotten colder out, and looked as though it would rain.
" Funny..? " TimeLock said. " It was sunny just a moment ago. "

" Sinatra?! " Shd heard.
They both looked down the path and Sinatra saw Travolta, looking exaughsted and upset.
" Travolta, what's wrong? I was only three minutes. " Sinatra asked. Travolta glared at him and TimeLock. " Oh-... Real funny Sinatra... Me and GoldenDream have been searching for you for three weeks, and you joke about it... And I find you, with her... " He said, sounding disgusted.
Sinatra looked at TimeLock, shocked. " Three weeks..? "

TimeLock stood still, not sure what to say. " Oh dear... "

Sinatra looked like he was about to have a breakdown and galloped down the path, to the Tardis.
" Sinatra! If you leave, I swear! You won't get the chance to fix this! " Travolta threatened.
TimeLock looked at Travolta and back at Sinatra as he dissapeared down the path.

" Oh-... Now I know how Vortex felt... " She muttered under her breath. TimeLock turned and ran after Sinatra. " Sinatra wait! Travolta, don't move! I can explain! "
" Yeah, I'm sure you can! " Travolta hissed.

---

TimeLock had left the Tardis door unlocked, since she planned on returning only a few moments after she said goodbye to the two. Sinatra was inside, crying, not sure what to do. He had seen that look on Travolta's face before. Travolta had left him once before, while they were dating, and Sinatra barely got him back after a month. But he could tell this was a mistake he'd regret for the rest of his life.
TimeLock galloped into the Tardis and saw Sinatra. " Sinatra, I'm sorry... I- I'll think of something, and we'll explain it to Travolta. Okay? "
" This is your fault... " Sinatra groweled at her, still in tears.
TimeLock stared at him, and the two were suddenly thrown off balance as the Tardis shook.
" What's it doing!? " Sinatra grabbed onto something and TimeLock -

omg...

We need Dreamer to step in the tardis and she throws a fit, because Dreamer doesnt register as pony/human xC whatever

scrambled to the controls. " I don't know! Vortex never told me this would happen! " She called. " That's comforting! A Time Lord doesn't even know what his own time machine does! And I'm stuck with a rogue Time Lady! Very comforting! "
" Oh, stow it for a minute! " TimeLock hissed. " I'll get us back to Ponyville! Just-... Hold o-... " She stopped once the Tardis fell silent.
" On... " She finished.
Sinatra stood up slowly, looking concerned. " TimeLock..? Where are we..? "

" I don't know... " TimeLock had a very concerned look on her face. " Oh... VortexTurner is going to slaughter me... " She muttered.

- End Episode -

Omg, yes xD I'm doing that some time.

You might get 2 episodes later!

- Season 3. Episode 33 -

Sinatra watched TimeLock run around the controls and stare at a blank screen. Frusterated, she hit it with a hoof as nothing but static came through. " Come on. Don't do this! Agh... Something happened. ... Only-... I'm not sure what. " TimeLock said, trying to see if anything would work.
Sinatra's heart sank, and he felt lost. " S-should we check outside..? Maybe nothing happened? " He asked.
" No! " TimeLock pointed a hoof at the door. " Something happen to the Tardis and it brought us here, and we don't know what. Until I figure out where or when we are we don't open that do-... " She trailed off and stared at the screen, a compleatly confused look on her face. " No... That can't be right. Can it..? " Sinatra trotted over to her. " What is it? Where are we? "
TimeLock looked around and pushed Sinatra aside. " What are you doing... You brought us here for a-... Or I-... Accidentally left the shields down. That explaims a lot. No! Wait-... Something's still-

wrong... " TimeLock was talking to herselft now. " You left them down, and it took you somewhere, but it didn't... How is that possible..? " Sinatra was overwhelmed, and shouted at her. " TimeLock! Where are we! "
" Ponyville park, twenty sixteen. Present day. We haven't moved an inch acording to the Tardis. " Lock answered. Sinatra shrugged. " Well, maybe I was right? Maybe it just went a little haywire? It is a machine after all. " Sinatra wasn't sure what to say. TimeLock shot him a look, slightly annoyed. " Would you stop calling her an "it". If you get locked out, I won't help you. " She chuckled.
" "Her"..? The Tardis is a-... "her"..? Implying it's-... Alive..? " Sinatra was officially confused now. " Yes. Is there a problem with that? " TimeLock sounded defensive, leaning on the controls.
" No! No. No problem. Just uhm-... What are you..? You're not like any other pony I've ever met... " Sinatra looked TimeLock up and down. " I told you. Time Lady. " Lock said. Sinatra shook -

his head. " Right. I get it. You're a Time Lord- Lady, whatever. Time traveler! But-... No... " Sinatra's eyes widened and he took a step back.
TimeLock grinned at him. " Aaah... Just now connecting the dots? "
Sinatra was stunned. " But-... You look like a pony. "
" No. You look like a Time Lord. Trust me, we came first. " TimeLock scoffed. " Oh, Vortex would have a field day with you. Now! We need to figure out what's going on so! Let's go out shall we... " TimeLock was at the door and opened it. " We should be in Pony-... " Her and Sinatra stood still in the door of the Tardis.
It was Pinyville park, but over run by the Everfree Forest. ... Everything was...

" Okay... Not what I was expecting. Uhm-... What?! " TimeLock stepped out cautiously, looking around.

A chill went down Sinatra's spine. " TimeLock, something's not right here... " He said, sounding scared. " Yes, I know that, but what? " TimeLock looked at the Tardis, trying to figure it out.

" Sinatra, hold on. Don't wander. I'm going to take a look at the Tardis. See if I can't figure out why it won't take us back... " TimeLock went back inside, leaving the door open, expecting him to follow.
Sinatra looked up. The sky was engulfed by the Everfree's thick canopy. Large vines covered everything, acting almost like a cage to the ponies under it.
Sinatra heard a scream, and his blood ran cold as the sound of a TimberWolf howel followed it. " GoldenDream... GOLDENDREAM! I'M COMING! " He galloped towards the town, causing TimeLock to bolt out the Tardis. " Sinatra! No! ... Oh! Bloody-... " She looked back at the Tardis, then Sinatra. " Oh-... Blast. " She muttered, closing the door and galloped after Sinatra.

---

Ponyville was over run by the Everfree as well. Roots, large trees and thorned vines grew everwhere, latching onto some of the buildings as smaller vines spidered up their walls and grew into them, or crushed them slowly. Everything looked either abandoned or worn.

GoldenDream was pinned down by a TimberWolf. A large claw mark ran down the side of her body and she had tears in her eyes as it opened it's jaws, ready to take her head off.

" GoldenDream! " Sinatra was about to charge it when TimeLocks horn glowed and she yanked his tail with her magic. " Sinatra, wait! " She called, catching up.

" No you don't you overgrown pile of fire wood! " A familliar voice yelled. Almost too familliar. TimeLock and Sinatra turned to see a pony gallop towards the TimberWolf with an axe between his teeth. " Plague, Flame! Hold it steady! " He called and the pony swung as two beams of magic froze the TimberWolf in place. He swung at it, and took one of the TimberWolves legs out, causing it to collapse to the ground.

Sinatra and TimeLock stood by in silence, their jaws hanging open.

GoldenDream got to her hooves and hugged the pony tightly. " Sinatra! ... Just in time as always. " She said, sounding thrilled to see him.

Sinatra looked at TimeLock and back at the scene in front of them.

ForestPlague and WhiteFlame trotted off without another word as GoldenDream and Sinatra spoke. The TimberWolf however, wasn't done, and they celebrated too early. It stood on it's remaining three legs and lunged at GoldenDream. Sinatra saw it behind her, and shoved Dreamer out of the way. She screamed as she watched it grab Sinatra by the neck and shake him violently until there was a gut wrenching snap and a crunch. Blood dripped from its teeth and ran down Sinatra's now limp body. GoldenDream swung the axe and it smashed a hole in the TimberWolves head. She threw it aside, beating it with her hooves until its head was reduced to splinters.
When she finally stopped, she was shaking, tears rolling down her eyes as she stared at Sinatras body. " S-Sinatra... Y-you weren't s-suppose to put yourself in danger dureing all this... P-please... D-don't do this... Don't do this to me... You p-promised... Please. -

Sinatra, please! Open your eyes! ... " GoldenDream begged, holding his body close to her. She sobbed, and began cursing out the fallen TimberWolf. Her screams and sobs slowly turned to small, out of breath wimpers as she held Sinatras body, now covered in his blood.

TimeLock turned and looked at Sinatra, who was standing next to her. Unharmed, and still alive. " Come on... " She muttered. " We need to go. "
Sinatra turned to her. He was in tears as he heard GoldenDream cry and beg for him to come back. " TimeLock. " He said, upset but stern. " What is going on..? Tell me, now... " He ordered.
TimeLock only just then understood their situation. " Sinatra, we don't belong here... Something happened to the Tardis, and we slipped through a hole in reality. ... This is an alternate universe... Different things and events that didn't happen in our universe. All leading to this point... Present day and time, but different scenerio... That's this universe's Sinatra... Not you. And I need to -

get you, and me, back home. " She told him.
" But that's GoldenDream... " Sinatra said. There was a heartbroken look on his face as he looked back at her. " That's this universe's GoldenDream... She's not your GoldenDream Sinatra... Now we need to go. " She said, sounding final but Sinatra just stared. " I've never heard her cry like that before TimeLock... " Sinatra choked out. It killed him. Hearing her scream and beg for him to come back. That it was all a cruel joke or sick dream. " She-... She looks so broken... " Sinatra muttered.
TimeLock saw the look on his face. The heartbroken look. But not as heartbroken as GoldenDream. She clung to his body, weeping quietly and whispering to him. She looked down at the bandages wraped tightly around Sinatra's legs and the bruise around his neck from where he tried to hang himself.
" She lost somepony she loved Sinatra... Somepony she loved with all her heart... Somepony she protected, and cared for... she laughed and cried with... -

she yelled at and forgave when they yelled at her... She lost somepony she could never replace... No amount of time, or friends could heal or replace that hole in her heart... She lost you, Sinatra... And now all she can do is cry... " TimeLock said, glanceing at Sinatra. He sniffled as tears rolled down his eyes, taking a step forward.
TimeLock stopped him. " Don't. ... Think about your GoldenDream... Do you want to see her go through that again..? " She asked him.
" N-no... No... No. She doesn't deserve to be in that much pain. Just-... I want to go home... P-please... " He muttered, turning to TimeLock. She nodded and trotted down the path to the Tardis. " Let's go... "

---

Along the way, Sinatra was silent. TimeLock had one more thing to say to him on the matter before opening the Tardis door. " I get that your mind works against you... And you've endured pain that nopony should have to... But do you understand the pain your loss would put somepony you love in..? "

Sinatra nodded, unable to talk. " I-I do... I'm s-sorry... " He choked out. TimeLock held his hoof and smiled. " Good. ... Let's get you back home Sinatra... Stay out here until I figure out how to get us out of here. " TimeLock said, going inside the Tardis, leaving the door open.

The sound of TimberWolf howels filled the air and grabbed both their attention. The Tardis door slammed shut and they both heard the sound of it leaving.
" SINATRA! " TimeLock yanked on the door but it was shut tightly, not even budgeing.
" TimeLock! TimeLock, open the door! " Sinatra yelled, hearing the monster's calls grow closer.
" I can't! You're locked out! Sinatra! Sinatra! " She yanked the door open and tumbled out, back in Ponyville park. " Oh no... " She said, sounding horrified.

---

Sinatra gulped as he saw the Tardis vanish and heard the TimberWolves get closer. " Celestia, have mercy... " He muttered, and had no choice but to run, not realizing just how close the TimberWolves were...

---

TimeLock galloped down the path, bumping into Travolta. " You! " He groweled. " No time! You're coming with me! " TimeLock said, wasting no time. Her horn glowed and Travolta was yanked by the wing to come along. He tried to keep up for the sake of his wing and didn't have time to asked questions as TimeLock raced for StarlightDreams Cafe and Hotel.

She needed to find VortexTurner.

- End Episode -

Time for the finale!

- Season 3. Episode 34 -

Travolta groaned when TimeLock finally released her magic grip on his wing. She burst through the busy cafe doors and marched up to the counter.
" You're GoldenDream correct? Owner of this cafe and hotel. Fluffy orange pony, strange markings, wolf and pony DNA, correct? You're closest friend is Sinatra. " TimeLock spoke quickly. There was anger in her voice.
GoldenDream stared at her in shock. " Y-yes. W-why? " She asked, sounding nervous. " Sinatra's in grave danger and he needs you. ... VortexTurner! Get over here! " She yelled, picking him out of the crowd. " Follow me... " TimeLock threw the cafe doors open and the three trotted out. Travolta was still there, rubbing his now slightly sore wing. " What is wrong with you, and who the hell do you think you ar-... VortexTurner!? " Travolta stared at the stallion in front of him.
" Ah! Travolta! Good to see you again! It's been a while hasn't it. " Vortex smiled at him. TimeLock looked at both of them confused.

" Wait- Vortex, you know Travolta!? " TimeLock shot him a look. VortexTurner just smiled. " Yeah. Don't ask, it's a long story. Saved his life and it went from there! Rather exciting. Aaaah, good memories. " He said, grinning ear to ear. Travolta looked at the two. " Wait, TimeLock, you know Vortex?! "
" Of course she does! She's a Time Lord. Well-... Lady. To be precise. " Vortex answered. TimeLock pulled Vortex to her attention again. " He know's your a TimeLord!? " She hissed. " Oh yeah! Starship Equestria Fifteen. The Changeling hive planet. End of the universe. "
" Huh... That made me appreciate life. " Travolta rolled his eyes, clearly happy to be safe at home.
TimeLock shook her head, remembering the task at hand. " Look, the Tardis took me and Simatra to an alternate dimension, and we were stuck there. Something happened, and it only brought me back. Vortex, I can't get back and Sinatra's life is in grave danger... Please... Help me... "

VortexTurner smiled. " Ah! Two words I can't refuse! Especially from you, darling. Alright! Everypony to the Tardis! " Vortex said, sounding confident.
Travolta stopped TimeLock. " Wait! ... You're a TimeLady... Sinatra wasn't seeing you because-... I'm so sorry. I-I had no idea. " Travolta felt guilty for what he said to her earlier. TimeLock stared at him for a moment before saying anything. " It's fine Travolta... Now, we need to hurry. Your husband is in danger. If anypony can fix what's going on, it's Vortex. " She said and continued on their way.
GoldenDream galloped in front of them and stopped, ignoreing the blue box beside her. " Would somepony tell me what the bloody hell is going on, right, now!? " She ordered.
The other three just smiled at eachother and VortexTurner spoke. " TimeLock will explain everything to you in the Tardis while I get us to your friend. "
" And what, in Celestias name, is, "the Tardis"? If I may ask. " She scoffed.

VortexTurned grinned, sitting down. He clapped his hooves and the Tardis door opened. " That-... Is the Tardis. "
GoldenDream gave him a confused look before turning and she stared at the Tardis in shock.
VortexTurner and TimeLock galloped inside, leaving GoldenDream standing there, her eyes wide. " I-i-it's b-... " She stuttered. Travolta chuckled, and yanked her in. " Bigger on the inside? Yeah. I said the same thing. "

" Alright! Welcome aboard the Tardis miss GoldenDream! Travolta, care to handle the controls again..? ... The Tardis', not mine. " Vortex chuckled. Travolta grinned, rolling his eyes. TimeLock scoffed. " VortexTurner! Naughty! "
" Oh come now, like you haven't- "
" Ahem! Rescueing Sinatra! " Lock cut him off. " And you Travolta, don't encourage him. " She added.
GoldenDream couldn't help but laugh as Vortex took handle of the controls. " Okay everypony! Hold on tight! ALLONS-Y! "

---

GoldenDream and Travolta burst out the door of the Tardis. " Reach for the skies! " Travolta shouted, wings flared, expecting something to be ready to attack him. GoldenDream chuckled and rolled her eyes. " Now I see why Sinatra fell for you. You're a bloody nerd. "

" We need to hurry and find your friend. Everypony stay close! TimeLock, watch the Tardis and do try not to set it on fire please. "
" Oi! Hush you! " She said defensively. " You left the shields down. " Vortex graoned. TimeLock sat down and crossed her hooves. " You leave the breaks on. All, the, time. " She told him, looking cocky. " I like the noise it makes! "
" Well it's not suppose to make that noise! "
" It is a nice noise. " Travolta butted in.
" Focus ponies! Sinatra! Alternate dimension! Deadly overgrown forest covering all of Equestria! Any of that ring a be-... "
Their attention was grabbed by a pack of TimberWolves groweling and snarling at them.
GoldenDream gulped. " Oh sh!t... "

Travolta stood ready to defend himself and shot Vortex a look. " You owe me one hell of a cup of tea after this. " He chuckled.
VortexTurner and TimeLock exchanged grins and stood ready. " Just like old times Vortex? "
One oft the TimberWolves howeled and they charged.
" Oh.. Just like old times. " Vortex laughed.

GoldenDream ducked, avoiding swipe from the beasts large claws. She turned and bucked it's jaw and it snapped the wood, causing it to fall to the ground. " I mean, I know I'm good looking but pick your jaw off the ground you bad dog... " GoldenDream giggled, stareing it in the eyes. Travolta helped by dive bombing it from above, the force of all four of his hoof coming down at his top speed cracked it's back and it split into two when it tried to leap at GoldenDream who calmly trotted towards the beast as it flew past her, flicking her tail. Travolta landed next to her and they exchanged a quick glance as one roared in their face.

TimeLock giggled as she dodge the swipes of the TimberWolves claws. Her horn glowed and there was a flash as Vortex trotted up to the frozen TimberWolf. " I knew they called you TimeLock for a reason. " He chuckled. " Lock? How combustable do you think the timber of a TimberWolf is? "
TimeLock grinned, taking a good look at the beast. " Dry, probably worn by the age of this one... Easy enough for-... Say-..? A sonic screwdrivers high setting to set alight? " She answered, as Vortex already held it out. " I'd say you're right. " Vortex smiled at her.

Travolta was thrown to the ground and GoldenDream was pinned by a TimberWolf. She stared at the beast in horror as it opened it's jaws. An axe flew through the air and hit the beast in the neck, snapping it off.
" Nopony hurts GoldenDream or Travolta... " A familliar voice groweled in anger. The two looked behind them to see Sinatra pick up the axe again and trot up to another TimberWolf. It roared but was cut off midway as Sinatra threw -

the axe into it's mouth, lodging itself in so it'd keep the monsters mouth forced open. " TimeLock! Sonic screwdriver! " Sinatra called, and TimeLock levitated it, throwing it towards him. He cought it between his teeth and pushed it to the roof of the TimberWolves mouth. The was a spark and Sinatra yanked the axe out as it burned from the inside. He tossed the sonic screwdriver back to TimeLock as VortexTurner stood on top of their fallen TimberWolf, messing with his sonic screwdriver. " If I can just-... Oh! I didn't know it could do thay. Alright. Let's have a little campfire! " He said, pointing it at another TimberWolf and it burst into flames.
" How did you do that? " TimeLock sounded jelous. " I have the newer model. " Vortex said, a looking smug. " I want one... " TimeLock stared at it. " What's wrong Lock? Is mine bigger than yours? " VortexTurner chuckled and TimeLock just scoffed.

" Looks like that was the last of them! " Travolta called. Everyone took a deep breath and sighed in relief.

Sinatra saw GoldenDream smiling and her and Travolta laughing. He galloped up to her, wrapping her in a tight hug, trying to hold back tears. It was his GoldenDream. Someone he could never replace. " I missed you... Oh-... GoldenDream, I missed you so much... " He said, clearly relived but upset. " Sinatra! Celestia, are you okay? You're covered in blood. Amd your face! You're lucky you're not blind or dead! " She said, seeing three, long claw marks run across his face and three more down his body. " I'm fine. The blood isn't mine, it's-... " He trailed off, stareing at her. There was a heartbroken look in his eyes as he looked at her. " It's not important. ... You-... We're safe and that's all that matters. " Sinatra hugged her tightly. He looked up and saw Travolta and galloped to him.
" Sinatra! Oh, thank Celestia! " Travolta wraped his wings around him and pulled him into -

a long kiss. Sinatra blushed and smiled at him. " Come here you big dork... " He said, and pulled him to the ground on top of him. GoldenDream chuckled and stared at the two. TimeLock trotted up to her and giggled.
" TimeLock... Have you ever loved somepony but-... you know it'll never happen..? Because it just wasn't meant to be or something? " GoldenDream asked. TimeLock sighed and watched VortexTurner play around with the Tardis controls, energetic as ever. " Trust me Dreamer... I know exactly how you feel darling... " The two sighed and smiled at eachother for an awkwardly long moment.
" Well! Now that everypony's safe, let's get back home. " TimeLock trotted back inside the Tardis. " Oh! Vortex! "

GoldenDream trotted up to Sinatra and Travolta, chuckling. " Come on you two. You can fu.ck when we get back home. " She teased, helping them up. " Oh, charming. " Sinatra rolled his eyes but couldn't hide his smile. " Oh! So you can read minds. " Travolta chuckled.

TimeLock leaned on the controls as VortexTurned twisted, turned and pushed the many different buttons and levers. She smiled, talking quietly as she watched the three friends laugh outside the Tardis. " I knew those names sounded familliar... GoldenDream, owner of the most succesfull cafe and hotel in Equestrias history, in business for three hundred years. Said shehad the two greatest friends she could ever ask for... Travolta. Famous designer who's work inspired fashion designer throughout Canterlot, and go to pianist for Sinatra... One of the greatest singers in the galaxies... I'm glad he has a bright future... And they're never forgotten... " TimeLock said. Vortex smiled at her and stared at the three ponies. " Yeah... But remember. " He put a hoof to his lips. " No spoilers... "
TimeLock smiled and did the same. " No spoilers... And we- get to see history in the making. Hm hmm... We know who they become but we get to see how they become it. Isn't that exciting? "

VortexTurner shot her a look but smiled shortly after. " It's magnificent. " He said, sounding genuinly excited.

" Alright time ponies! " GoldenDream said, trotting inside. " Hot chocolates all around when we get home! On the house! " She said chearfully. Sinatra laughed and sat next to Travolta, kissing him. " Oh... I miss hot chocolate. Yes. Please. "
" If it's on the house, how could I say no!? " Travolta added, smiling at Dreamer.

" Let's go home everypony. " Vortex said, and Timelock closed the Tardis door as it began to leave.
GoldenDream grinned at Vortex. " What was that thing you said when we left the first time? Had a nice ring to it. " She chuckled.
Vortex grinned and stared at his friends. Old and new. " What that? Oh, it's silly. " He said sounding bashfull.
" Aww! Pleeeeease! One last time, just for today? " GoldenDream begged, looking innocent, smiling at him.
" Oh-... Hm hmm. Fine. Hold on everypony! ... ALLONS-Y! "

- The End -
- Thanks for reading! -

And thank you, Tiff, for taking the time to read my goofy, nerdy, reference filled short stories. I do work hard on them and it means the world that they make you cry, laugh, and smile. I'm so glad you enjoy and continue to read them because I'm happy to keep writing them for you.

So thank you, so much, for your support in my silly little antics with these stories. -hugs-

- Season 4. Episode 1 -

It was quiet in Ponyville, early in the morning.
Everypony was returned home safely. Sinatra was wounded and tired, but alive. Him, Sinatra and GoldenDream kept their adventure a little secret between them and the two time travelers who talked to them often.
Travolta noticed a slight shift in Sinatra's attitude. He didn't say anything about it, but every time he looked at him, he saw a look in his eyes like he was trying to stop something from happening. A new determination that hadn't been there before.
A new day had dawned, and their adventures were just getting started...

" Coffee and hot chocolate for Sinatra and Travolta! CoffeePatches, give me a hoof with this. Go ahead amd get their drinks while I go make the rest of their order. " GoldenDream called. " On it Dreamer! " CoffeePatches trotted over to help as Sinatra and Travolta sat down with their drinks. The cafe was busy as on a week end morning.

*as always

" I'll be right back. " Travolta smiled at Sinatra and left the table to go get something from Dreamer. Sinatra smiled back and pulled a book out of his saddlebags, waiting for him to come back.
A mare trotted in, and up to the counter, ordering something from CoffeePatches. Sinatra hadn't seen her walk in and past his table as he was reading.
Sinatra looked over to see what Travolta was doing when she was about to go back out the cafe. " Ugh... I can't leave you alone for ten seconds. " Sinatra muttered.
The mare stopped, her eyes wide and took several steps back until she was stareing at Sinatra. " Sinatra!? " She said, a shocked smile on her face. " Hhh... Yes? Can I help yo-... ... Velvet? " Sinatra looked up and stared at her, not entirely sure if he was dreaming or not. He got to his hooves and smiled. " Velvet!? What are you doing here? I haven't seen you since you moved to Manehatten! " He said, hugging his old friend. " Hah ha! Oh, come here you little nerd! I just moved back-

here not too long ago. Working at a music studio and they expanded to Ponyville and they wanted me, to take the job. But I didn't think I'd see you again! I thought you'd be-... " She trailed off, an awkward smile on her face and Sinatra just raised an eyebrow. " Haaaah-... Moving on... So how have you been? " Velvet asked. " Hm hmm. Great actually! Busy couple of days but other than that, it's been quiet. " Sinatra answered her, and GoldenDream trotted up to the two. " Hey Sinatra. Making new friends I see. " GoldenDream giggled, glad to see him being social a bit more. Sinatra blushed slightly and saw Velvet look GoldenDream up and dream. " And who are you? You look awefully buddy, buddy with Sinatra here... She's not giving you a hard time is she Sinny? " Velvet asked, suddenly sounding defensive. Sinatra sighed, forgetting how defensive she was.
" I beg your pardon? I am Sinatra's best friend so why don't you take a few steps back darling. " GoldenDream stepped in front of Sinatra.

He smacked a hoof to his face and didn't realize Travolta was next to him, watching the whole thing.

VelvetMystery scoffed and shot Sinatra a look. " This puff ball is your friend? "
" Oh boy... " Sinatra muttered.
" Yes! And who the hell are you!? " GoldenDream shoved her slightly, backing her up.
Velvet grinned. " Ooh... Physical... I'm Sinatra's best friend. And I'm pretty sure I knew him before you did. So do me a favor, and shoo. " She said, waving a hoof. GoldenDream scoffed and turned around to Sinatra. " She was your best friend before me!? "
Travolta chuckled and Sinatra swatted his ear with a hoof. " Oh for Celestia sakes... Heh! Y-yeah! Dreamer, I told you about Velvet, r-right? " He said nervously.
GoldenDream turned around and faced you. " No. He never mentioned you... And I've known Sinatra for years. Never once did he mention you so I guess-... "

" Okay! GoldenDream! You have a job! Travolta, I'll see you back home! Velvet, come with me. " Sinatra groaned.

Sinatra pulled her towards the door when Velvet stopped him. " Wait! ... She was kinda cute. " Velvet chuckled.
" I heard that! " Dreamer called and Sinatra rolled his eyes. " Now I know how TimeLock feels... " He muttered. " Who? " Velvet asked. " Come on! " Sinatra yanked her outside the cafe and glared at her. " You, are still just as much of a trouble maker as you were when I last saw you. " Sinatra groaned. Velvet smiled and leaned agaimst the wall, looking smug. " And you, still haven't done anything about your mane. " Velvet teased.
Sinatra sighed and shot her a look. " Velvet, can you just-... Look, I'll talk to you later. Right now, I just want to relax... And the last thing I need is you and GoldenDream trying to kill eachother. "
Velvet looked at Sinatra sadly. " Oh-... Er... Sorry. I'll talk to you later right? "
" Yes. Just not here. " Simatra answered, and with that, Velvet was off.

- End Episode -

Well that was rushed. Hopefully next episodes will be better.

- Season 4. Episode 2 -

The sun had risen in Ponyville. Cool, crisp spring air woke DarkSage and GrayShade up quickly as they waited for BlackRose, WhiteFlame and GoldenDream to arrive. DarkSage sat on the couch, taking a drink of his tea while GrayShade darted up and down the stairs for the next hour.

" Okay. We need to be at the train staion in two hours to get the earliest train to Manehatten. The room is ready and everything cleaned up-... Uhm... Am I missing anything? " Shade asked, looking at Sage, who just stared at him and groaned slightly. " Shade... You haven't slept in two days. You've been running on coffee and sugery pastries from the bakery in Dreamers cafe... " Sage told him, setting his tea cup down and got to his hooves.
He had seen the three ponies trotting up the path to their house, talking to eachother.
" Sage, this is important. Everthing needs to be in order, clean and safe. " GrayShade was paceing now, sounding nervous.

DarkSage let out a very distained sigh and spoke up. " GrayShade. This is m-... our. House. We are both very religous about how often we keep is cleaned, neat, tidy and safe. You're working yourself up over nothing... Do yourself, and me a favor, and take your own advise... Relax... " DarkSage told him, opening the front door.

" Mornin' Sage! Hi GrayShade! " GoldenDream hugged Shade, happy to see the two. It had been a while since she'd been over propperly. " Hm hmm. Good morning Sage. " BlackRose greated, wraping a hoof around him. " You said you two had something important to tell us? "
WhiteFlame smiled at the two stallions and sat down next to Rose once they were inside. GoldenDream could hardly contain her excitement.
GrayShade spoke and Sage sat back and listened. " There's something we wanted to tell you... We've been thinking about it a lot for the past year and we kind of have to make this quick because we have to go soon. ... We-... " Shade was cut off when GoldenDream -

yelled in excitement. " You're adopting a son! Aaaah! You're gonna be parents! " She hugged GrayShade tightly and WhiteFlame and BlackRose looked at them in shock.
" Dreamer! I knew I shouldn't have told you earlier. " Shade chuckled.
" That's awesome you two! " WhiteFlame said, smiling. " I'm so happy for you two! I think you would make great parents... And yes, I mean you too Sage. " Rose gave him a look, a gentle smile on her face. DarkSage stared at her and rolled his eyes.
" What does Sage think of all this? " Flame asked. DarkSage didn't say anything. He took a sip of his tea and grunted, shooting Shade a look. " Hmph... "
GrayShade shook his head but still smiled. " He'll come around. You know Sage. He's a big softie if you give him time. " GrayShade said. " Well! We have to go! Train won't wait. " GrayShade got to his hooves and hugged his friends goodbye.
" I have to get back to the cafe before it gets busy. Bye! Oh, I'm so happy for you two! " GoldenDream squealed in -

excitement and bolted out the door.
" Hm hmm. Me and Flame are taking the kids on a little vacation to Canterlot. They've never been there so we thought it'd be fun for us to go. Who knows? Might even see the princesses... Hm hmm... Bye you two! " Rose called, waving a hoof. WhiteFlame waved at them and called also. " Good luck! You'll need it! " He laughed. GrayShade chuckled and waved back.
" Alright. To the train station and then Manehatten. Let's go! " Shade said, pulling DarkSage along.

---

On the train, DarkSage stared out the window, watching the forests, mountains and lakes fly by as the train rattled down the tracks. " Oh. I forgot to ask... Do you actually have any information on who this pony is? " DarkSage asked. GrayShade shot him a smug look. " Of course. I've been waiting for you to ask. His name is BlueBird. He's thirteen. "
" How'd he end up there..? Do you know? " Sage asked, not looking at Shade, sounding slightly uninterested.

GrayShade thought for a moment. " Huh? ... Oh. That... Father died in a construction accident, and after that his mother started neglecting herself until she fell sick and she was scared of hurting him- so... She died not long after giving him up... Poor kid... " Shade muttered.
" And there wasn't any other family member to take care of him..? " Sage asked, still sounding cold.
" The mother had a sister but they were on bad terms with each other. ... She begged her to take care of him but instead she just threatened them... Some ponies just don't have a heart I guess. " Shade sighed, glanceing over at DarkSage, who remained quiet. " I know you're scared Sage... You can act as distant, rude and cold as you want but remember, I can read ponies like an open book. "
" I'm not scared. So why don't you just-... " Sage was cut off when Shade gently pulled him into a kiss. " ... Then why are you trembeling so much..? ... Everything will be okay Sage... " Shade said, resting on him.

It wasn't long before GrayShade fell asleep, rest on DarkSage for the rest of the train ride. Sage watched the scenery outside the window, running a gentle hoof through Shades mane.
He would never admit it but Shade was right. He wasn't just scared. He was terrified.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 3 -

BlackRose and WhiteFlame were on their way home from DarkSage's. The two enjoyed the morning air and spoke to eachother, killing time as they trotted down the long, empty path.
They were in front of the cottage when BlackRose spotted something out the corner of her eye. " WhiteFlame... You have two shadows... " She said, sounding dark. BlackRose had a furious look on her face. " Enough hiding! " She hissed.
" Hm hm hmm... Oh, my dear Rose, you do have some talent after all. " A familliar voice said. The shadow darted from the ground and TrinitySpark jumped from it, grinning. " ... I'll be honest with you because it pains me to do the BlackRose... But you are wanted by the sisterhood and I was tasked with killing you. ... Don't resist and I promise to make this quick. " TrinitySpark told her. BlackRose just glared at her and WhiteFlame looked shocked. " W-what!? On who's authority!? You can't just say tha-... " Flame was cut off.

" By order of the Huntresses! The Princesses shadow gaurd! ... Who do you think takes care of the dirtier jobs her royal gaurd don't and keep it all hush, hush... " TrinitySpark grinned.
WhiteFlame scoffed, stamping the ground with a frustrated hoof. " And what has she done to deserve a death sentence by the Huntresses exactly? "
" WhiteFlame was mad now.
" BlackRose here isn't the innocent little flower you believe her to be. " Trinity began.
WhiteFlame chuckled. " Oh trust me, she's not innocent. "
" Flame... " Rose groaned, looking annoyed.
TrinitySpark continued. " She is in possession of not one, but two forbbiden dark magic books. While her being a witch grants her full access to both light and dark magic tomes, there are rules... I took ome back after traceing it here, but I warned you. If I had to come back, there would be conciquences... Now. Don't get in my way boy! Let little Rose here die quickly. " Trinity smiled at him, stepping towards her.

BlackRose grinned. " TrinitySpark. I have had just about enough of you... " She said, trotting up to her. She flicked her tail and ran a hoof through her mane. " Someone's been naughty... I think you need a good spanking. " Rose smacked her with a hoof and Trinity realed back, a furious look in her eyes. " Oh, let's dance sweetheart! " Trinity fired a bolt of dark magic at her and WhiteFlame countered it before it could hit her. BlackRose took the chance to fire another beam of magic back at her. Trinity held a hoof out, absorbing it into her bracelet and smiled. " You can't win Ro- Aaaah! ... Ngh... You little... " She cried as WhiteFlame blasted her with a burst of magic and he just smiled innocently.

Trinity darted towards him and summoned a barrier behind him, slamming him into it. Her horn glowed and it surged with magic, causing him to shriek in pain.

Two ponies ran out the cottage and watched the scene in shock.
" Dad!? " WinterMist saw WhiteFlame as he fell to the ground.

BlackRose gasped and shouted at them. " Ivory! Winter! Stay insi- " Rose was cut off when she was thrown back by a small explosive burst of magic.

" Mom! ... WinterMist..? " IvoryRose looked at his sister and she just grinned, nodding.

The two galloped towards TrinitySpark while she was distracted by Rose.
Winter spread her wings and took to the skies as IvoryRose stopped right behind her. " That's my mom you're hurting... Nopony hurts my family. " He said, sounding disturbingly dark. His one black eye dripped a black liquid and he glared at TrinitySpark. She spun around, confused. " What? " She hissed. WinterMist took the chance and dive bombed her, sending her back hooves into her side and sent Trinity tumbling to the ground.
Ivory levitated the rose he usually wore behind his ear and tossed it into the air, closing his eyes.
" Ivory, you haven't practice that yet! " Winter sounded nervous. Her jaw dropped as it glowed and grew from the stem out and into a white TimberWolf.

Ivory opened his eyes, petting the beast gently with a hoof and glared at Trinity. " ... Sick 'em boy... " He grinned as it charged her.
TrinitySpark was on her hooves, shaking off the dizzyness of her fall and her eyes widened as the beast threw her aside with a powerfull strike. She dodged the next attacks, now ocupied with it.

WhiteFlame was on his hooves and Winter helped BlackRose up. She stared at IvoryRose in shock. He never used any offensive magic and there he was summoning.

" Winter! Trip her up! " Ivory called, still focussing his magic on the beast.
TrinitySpark jumped into the air and landed on its back. Her horn glowed and a red beam of magic shot through the beast, causing it to explode in a shower of light. Ivory cried in pain and collapsed.
WinterMist spread her wings and swatted Trinity to suprise her before striking her over and over as quickly as she could. " Don't you hurt my brother! " She groweled, sending Trinity realing back.

She galloped to IvoryRose who was on the ground, in pain. Summonong was dangerous because whatever pain the summon was put in, puts the summoner in the same pain.

WhiteFlame fired a beam of magic at Trinity to keep her down and she grunted in pain, now just as bloodied as Rose and Flame were. The two stood over her, their horns glowing as they fired a burst of magic at her. She shrieked in pain and stared at the two.
" H-... How is this possible..? " She hissed.

BlackRose trotted up to her, smiling. " Because... You don't mess with my family... " She said, swatting her flank and Trinity jumped, taking a step back. " So I just have one thing to say to you. ... Run. " She grinned. TrinitySpark glared at them and summoned a strange seal under her and jumped into it, vanishing.

WhiteFlame and BlackRose smiled at eachother before galloping over to WinterMist and IvoryRose.
" Winter, you're hurt. " WhiteFlame saw a small stream of blood run down her face from her forhead.

She swatted his hoof away, standing over Ivory, a terrified look on her face.
" Ivory... " Rose muttered, holding him close. He was limp and didn't respond to her. " Oh Celestia... " Flame gulped.
" He's barely breathing. H-he wasn't ready to use that kind of summon. I sh-should have brotected him... " Winter was near tears and she clung to WhiteFlame.
" We need to get him to the hospital. " Flame said, getting up.
BlackRose held him tightly, just barely able to hear a heartbeat. " We need to hurry. You'll be okay... You'll be okay Ivory... Come on! We can't waste any time! Winter! You said you're teacher is SilverSky? Fly ahead and get her! She can carry him faster than we can. We'll be on our way as quick as we can! " Rose said, putting Ivory over her back and her and Ivory galloped off.

Rose couldn't shake the thought out of her head. This was all her fault...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 4 -

It was later that day when BlackRose, WhiteFlame and WinterMist returned home. SilverSky was done for the day by the time IvoryRose was free to leave the hospital. Since he still hadn't woken up, she vaulenteered to cary him home for them.

---

" Thank you SilverSky. We really appreciate it... " Rose said quietly, sitting next to Ivory's bed. WhiteFlame smiled at her and nodded. " Yes, thank you... We owe ya one. "
SilverSky smiled back brightly and laughed. " You two don't owe me anything. It's a pleasure to help. I'm just glad we were able to save him in time. ... Your son's quite the little fighter... Not many ponies would have recovered from that. " Silver said, trotting out the door. " Oh. One thing before I go. When he wakes up, just give him a little space. If he stresses out too much his heart will backfire on him. He should be back in top shape by tomorrow after some good rest. " She explained.

WhiteFlame looked at Ivory nervously. " Oh, the joys of being a summoner... Thanks for the tip Silver. "
" Happy to help. I have to get going before nightfall. You take care. " Silver said and trotted down the hall only to be stopped at the front door by WinterMist.
" Oh. Hello Winter. Is something wrong? " She asked.
Winter looked up at her, a sad yet very relieved look on her face. " Thank you for saving my brother... " She said, sounding tired.
SilverSky opened the door to leave and turned back to WinterMist. " Why don't you take the day of from your lessons tomorrow. You did get attacked... Spend a little time with your family. " Silver said. Winter gave her a shocked look. " Wha- No! I can't skip an entire day of lessons. That's crazy! " She said. SilverSky chuckled and shook her head. " WinterMist. You're a very hard working pony. And I've been told you take after your mother quite a bit when it comes to your school. There is such a thing as working too much just as there is not-

working hard enough. You come in for lessons when you're not even suppose to. " SilverSky giggled, seeing the confused look on Winters face.
" Hhh... What I'm trying to say is, take it easy... Believe it or not, you overwork yourself, especially for a mare your age. Even though that's something to take pride in and be proud of, you should slow down just a little or you'll crash and burn. Understand? "
WinterMist looked slightly defeated but nodded. " Hhh... I understand SilverSky. " She mumbled.
" Good. I'll be seeing you back on your normal scheduel in a day or two. " Silver said, and left.

---

There was a knock at the door and BlackRose opened it, surprised at who she saw.
" Oh?! PepperFrost? What brings you here darling? " She asked.
" I was at the cafe with Travolta when I heard Dreamer mention Ivory being in the hospital. I-is he okay..? " Pepper was scared to hear her answer.
" He's up and around. Still exaughsted. That's very sweet of you to care about him so much. " Rose smiled at him, making Pepper blush with emberassment. " Can I go see him..? " He asked.
BlackRose was quiet for a long moment, deep in thought. She smiled and stepped aside. " Sure. He's in his garden. The door to it is through the brewing room. " She told him and closed the door behind him.

---

The garden was peacefull and quiet. Golden light poured through the tall fences covered in vines. PepperFrost was always curious what layed behind the tall, fenced off area on the side of Roses cottage.
Flower beds and rose bushes grew everywhere as small fountain poured water into a rocky pond.

Bushes grew along the fenceling and a bird feeder hung in one corner. PepperFrost trotted into the garden, surprised at how calming and peacefull it was. He saw IvoryRose laying down in front of one of the flowerbeds, levitating a white rose behind his ear. " Wow... I see why you spend so much time out here now. " Pepper spoke up and got Ivory's attention. " Pepper? Wha-... Er... W-what are you doing here..? Not that I'm not glad to see you. "
PepperFrost sat next to him and listened to the sound of the fountain and gentle wind blow. " I heard you were in the hospital... I thought-... " Pepper trailed off, just smiling at him. " I'm glad you're okay. ... What do you do out here anyway? It's beautifull. But-... Doesn't it get kind of lonely..? " PepperFrost asked. IvoryRose levitated something to Peppers hooves before answering. " No. ... I like to be alone. Other ponies-... always look at me funny... And they make me nervous. I prefer being surrounded by nature rather than other -

ponies... Nit that I don't like other ponies! I'm just-... " Ivory trailed off, looking slightly upset. " Nevermind... "
" You're just scared... " Pepper said quietly, sounding sad. IvoryRose nodded, remaining quiet.
PepperFrost looked down at what IvoryRose had given him and smiled, blushing slightly. " A flower crown? " He looked at Ivory confused, and he just nodded.
Without the need to be told, he put it on and blushed. " I look stupid. " Pepper laughed, sounding emberassed. IvoryRose tried to hide a smile. " I think it makes you look cute.. " He said nuzzleing him.
The two were quiet for a long moment. Ivory had fallen asleep for a few minutes, not realizing his head was resting over Peppers back as he was laying down.
" Why are you with me, Ivory..? " Pepper asked, stareing at the light shining through the fence. IvoryRose was quiet. " I don't know... You didn't judge me when you first saw me... You weren't scared of me or made fun of me... " He answered, sitting up.

" Why are you with me..? " IvoryRose asked him. " I'm certainly not the spitting immage of a normal pony... " He mumbled.
PepperFrost stared at him. " Because you're not perfect. ... And you don't try to be... You're humble about everything and even when you're scared, you help ponies. ... You don't try to be something you're not. You're just you... You're honest... " PepperFrost answered. He smiled slightly, thinking about his friends and family. " There's somepony who understand you for who you are and loves that, or-... can relate to it... They see somepony hurt or lost. Who needs somepony else or who they just have a good feeling about. A strange outcast with a stray... A grumpy and pained alchemist with a sweet yet sad caretaker. A-... A troubled pony with somepony who needs someone there to look after them... I keep telling myself things always look bleek in the beggining but they'll get better... I didn't believe that at first. " Pepper said.
IvoryRose stared at him, a shy look-

on his face. " What changed your mind..? " He asked.
PepperFrost smiled at him. " I found you... "
Ivory blushed and stared at the ground, eberassed. " Y-you're just saying that... " He mumbled. PepperFrost lifted his head with a gentle hoof and they came nose to nose. " No I'm not Ivory... " He said, kissing him.

The two were quiet for a long moment and Ivory stared at Pepper, his face turning bright red.
Ivory rest his head on Pepper and the two ended up falling asleep in the garden.

BlackRose trotted out the door and was about to speak when she saw them. She smiled and went back inside, passing WhiteFlame in the brewing room. She wraped him in a tight hug and he laughed. " Where's this coming from? "
Rose chuckled and swatted him playfully. " I'm glad I found you Flame... Don't ever doubt that. " She smiled at him and trotted off, leaving Pepper and Ivory to rest peacefully for a bit longer...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 5 -

DarkSage and GrayShade waited for BlueBird to arrive.
The two had spent the night at a hotel in Manehatten since the trip wlre them out too much to have clear heads for the rest of the day.
GrayShade, as usual, was smiling. He shot Sage a look and whispered to him. " Everything is sorted out... We just need to make a good impression... If you're not going to be nice, just keep your mouth shut... " He said, sounding surprisingly hostile. Sage glared aat him for a moment, unsettled by Shade's cold stare back at him. It was unlike him to show hostility and Sage nodded, groaning slightly. " Very well... " He mutterred. GrayShade sighed in relief slightly. " Hhh... Thank you. Just-... Be nice Sage... Okay..? "

The two looked up suddenly, taken by surprise.
" U-uhm... H-hello..? I hope I'm not interrupting anything important. " BlueBird said, sounding nervous.
" ... How long have you been standing there? " DarkSage asked and GrayShade nudged him, smiling at BlueBird

. He trotted up to him and BlueBird smiled back, trying to relax a bit.
" You're fine. We were just waiting for you. " Shade said.
BlueBird looked at the both of them excitedly. " You're GrayShade and DarkSage? " He asked.
DarkSage nodded, getting up and joining Shade. " That's us... It's-... Nice to meet you BlueBird. " DarkSage said, sounding genuinly kind. GrayShade threw his saddlebags over his back and nodded at Sage. " Well. It's a long train ride back to Ponyville. The sooner we leave, the better. " He said, leading them out the door.

---

" An alchemist? " BlueBird looked at DarkSage, surprised. GrayShade chuckled. " Yep. One of the best in Ponyville. Our friend WhiteFlame is a close second. " He laughed.
" That kind of magic isn't allowed in the city. Only smaller towns and in some parts of Canterlot. ... Wait! But- he's an earth pony. How does he know magic? " BlueBird was shocked. GrayShade and DarkSage exchanged slightly nervous looks before Shade spoke up again. " Well... He- " Sage held up a hoof and cut him off. " It's a very long story for another place and another time... It doesn't concern you right now... "
" DarkSage! " GrayShade snapped at him.
" I-it's fine. If he doesn't want to talk about it, he doesn't have to. ... I probably wouldn't blame him. " BlueBird cut in before Sage could make a remark on Shade's outburst.

The three of them sat in silence for several minutes before DarkSage spoke again, a look of curiosity on his face. " Your cutie mark... I haven't been able to make out what your talent is. "

GrayShade looked at Sage and realized that he thought the same thing.
BlueBird shook his head, bringing himself back to reality. " Huh? M-my cutie mark? " He looked confused for a moment, looking at his flank. " Oh. My talent is bird watching. " He said, sounding proud.
" Bird watching? How'd ya manage to pull that off in a city like Manehatten? Not exactly much wildlife around. Or anything-... green. " Shade said.
" I use to visit the park a lot. And on rare ocassion-... my mom use to take me camping outside Manehatten. I loved sitting and watching any bird that happen to fly by or land in the trees. And the park in Manehatten is relatively big so some birds live there. It was mostly the camping that made it fun though. " BlueBird explained.
" That is quite the talent. Especially with so little oppertunity to actually gain it... " DarkSage said.
BlueBird nodded. " Well anything's possible with a little hard work, right? " He said, nearly being thrown out of his seat as the train -

jerked violently to a stop.
" I'm okay! " BlueBird's hooves nearly scuffed the seat and there was a terrified look in his eyes as he still looked like he was trying to keep himself from being thrown.
GrayShade put a hoof to his mouth trying not to laugh. A grin spread on Sage's face and he spoke to Shade, sounding defensive of BlueBird. " GrayShade! Be nice. " He said, trying to mimic him. BlueBird laughed and Shade shot him a look. " Oh, you be quiet. " Shade muttered, crossing his hooves.
DarkSage and BlueBird got up. " We're here... " Sage said, and GrayShade followed him off the train.
" It's another fourty minute walk to the cottage. " GrayShade told BlueBird.
" Cottage? Don't you live here in Ponyville? " He asked.
Shade made a face, trying to think. " Well... Sort of. Trust me, I think you'll like it. " He smiled, turning to Sage. " Lead the way. "

DarkSage led them down the path and to their cottage, and things were about to change for the two of them soon.

- end episode -

- Season 4. Episode 6 -

DarkValley let out a tired groan, rubbing his head with a hoof. He had fallen asleep in the living area. He blushed, realizing the mess him and StrawberryDream had made.
" There are better places to take a nap than on the ground y'know... " Strawberry giggled, holding out a hoof. She helped pull DarkValley to his hooves and he tried to shake off the groggy feeling from just waking up. He blushed even more when he saw StrawberryDream. Her fur was a mess and matted in "certain" areas.
" I-... U-uhm.. D-did we-... D-did I-... " Valley mumbled, sounding emberassed.
StrawberryDream laughed and kissed him, smiling. " Everything's fine Valley... And yes you did by the way. I almost think you needed that more than I did.. " She gave him a look and couldn't help but laugh again when she saw the look on his face.
" Look... You have a mess to clean up, I need a bath,- " StrawberryDream blushed herself and smiled awkwardly. " You need one yourself, naughty boy... and how -

about we talk over some breakfast and some tea? " Strawberry said. DarkValley couldn't speak and just nodded shyly.
" I'll be back downstairs in a bit. I'll be useing the guest room when I'm done. You just-... Don't... sit on the couch because Celestia knows how annoying that'll be to clean before you get yourself cleaned up. " She said before darting upstairs and to the bathroom. DarkValley was confused for a moment before he suddenly felt very uncomfortable with his current situation.

---

StrawberryDream sat on the couch, her horn glowed as she levitated a brush and ran in through her mane.
DarkValley trotted in, looking freshened up and much more awake now. He levitated a tray to the table and sat next to Strawberry, glanceing over at her. She smiled, a slightly pained look on her face as her brush found a knot in her mane. " Always a gentleman. " She said, blushing slightly.
DarkValley had a proud look in his eyes. " Of course my dear... I would except nothing less from myself. "

StrawberryDream giggled, taking a sip of her drink. " Well I think you are a fine young stallion, DarkValley... So don't push yourself. " She said, smiling at him.
" Mm... One must push themselves to stay the best that they are. And I could be better. ... I'm still very much flawed... " He muttered.
" Well that's okay. ... That's what makes you-... you. You've worked thing out to a balance you're comfortable with. Nopony's perfect anyway. No matter how hard you try. There'll always be flaws. From the biggest issues to the silliest little thing. But-... You also have a point. Never give up trying to strive for something more. " She said.
DarkValley gave her a shy smile. " I suppose you're right. ... Ahem-... Er... Now about last night... " He said, sounding emberassed.
StrawberryDream laughed, setting her cup down. " Valley, how many times must I tell you. It's fine. ... I'm glad I got to spend some-... special time with you... "

StrawberryDream wrapped her hooves around him, holding him tightly, burrying her face in the fluff on his chest. Valley chuckled, holding her close.
" I love you Valley... Don't you ever forget that... You've gotten so much better from when we first met... You have no idea how happy that makes me feel... " She said, closeing her eyes, rest her head on his chest. She could hear his heartbeat, and it was raceing. " What's wrong..? "

DarkValley gulped. He had something on his mind for some time now and with everything happening, he figured now was the best time to bring it up to her.

" C-can I ask you something, Strawberry..? " He asked quietly, kissing her cheak.
" Oh course. Anything. Whatever's on your mind, I'm here for you... I always will be... " She said, a gentle smile on her face.
DarkValley found it hard to breathe for a moment and couldn't speak. He tried toshake off the feeling and speak calmly but the nervous tone in his voice was obvious. After a few minutes, he finally regained his composure.
" StrawberryDream-... after last night I was thinking-... Would you want to start a family with me..? Here... in the mansion... " He asked.

There was a long silence as StrawberryDream just stared at him... Not sure how to answer.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 7 -

" N-no..? " DarkValley mumbled, sounding a bit heartbroken.

StrawberryDream was paceing nervously, glancing up at Valley every now and then with a sad look in her eyes as if to say sorry.
" DarkValley-... I'm-... I'm sorry... I just can't... I-... I love you, and will never stop loving you... I'd love to move into the mansion with you. Maybe by the end of the month I will. But-... I can't-.. start a family Valley... I'm so sorry... " StrawberryDream said, holding his hooves in hers. She was near tears and she could see the hurt look on his face slowly turn to concern.
" But why..? What's holding you back? And don't say, "nothing"... I've heard enough stories and seen enough pain in ponys eyes to tell when there's something else. ... You can tell me. " DarkValley told her. StrawberryDream curled up on the couch, a terrified look on her face and Valley sat next to her.

StrawberryDream let out a sigh before speaking. " My mother died giving birth to me and-... if it happened to her, then I know there's a chance it could happen to me... " She said, looking up at Valley. " Believe me... I would love to... I think you would make a brilliant father... " She smiled at him, but cast her gaze towards the ground. " But-... I just can't take that chance DarkValley... I wouldn't let our child grow up without a mother, and leave you... "

DarkValley was quiet for a long moment before speaking up. " There's always the chance it won't happen. " He said, and Strawberry groaned. " V-valley... Please... I can't tell you how sorry I am... I want to but-... I can't... Not with that kind of risk. "
" Strawberry-... "
" No! DarkValley, I love you and I am not leaving you like that! I'm sorry! ... I swear, if I could change it I would, but I'm not taking the risk... " She snapped at him, a guilty and upset look on her face.

She got to her hooves and was ready to leave the room. " I-... I'll be in the guest room. I-... I need to lie down for a moment... " She said, trotting out the room and up the stairs, leaving DarkValley alone.

---

By the time StrawberryDream opened her eyes, moonlight spilled through the window, casting the room in a silver glow. She heard a gentle knock at the guest room door and mumbled, " Come in... "
DarkValley trotted in, looking concerned. " You had fallen asleep... I came to make sure you were alright. You've been out for some time. " He said.
" I-I'm fine... DarkValley I'm-... " Valley held up a hoof and spoke quietly, his voice was gentle as always. " Don't... I must apologize for pushing you so hard... I should have taken the hint the first time. " He said.
StrawberryDream shook her head. " No... There's nopony to blame but myself, Valley... Just-... Let's not talk about it tonight please... " She said.
DarkValley bowed his head slightly, about to close the door.

" As you wish... Sleep well, Strawberry... " He said, leaving.
StrawberryDream stopped him. " W-wait! ... Would you stay here tonight... I don't want to be alone... " She mumbled.
DarkValley smiled, laying down next to her. " And I won't let you be alone... Goodnight Strawberry... "

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 8 -

Early morning sunlight slowly began to flood the livingroom. BlueBird made a face and rubbed his eyes tiredly, yawning as he sat up.
He was so tired from the train ride and long walk from the station to the cottage outside Ponyville that all he was able to do was accidentally fall asleep on the couch. He looked around, finally able to take everything in at last.
He looked at a staircase at the end of the room curiously, wondering just how big their tree house was. Bookshelves filled with novels and what he could only asume were magical tomes lined almost every wall. A fireplace remained unlit and he saw a opening to the kitchen. He hadn't noticed DarkSage standing over a couldron and almost let out a surprised yell. He put a hoof over his mouth, watching him work. There was a very curious look on BlueBirds face as he watched the older stallion.

The shelves in the corner of the room the couldron hung were filled with strange ingrediants and even stranger bottles of bizzar looking liquids. The couldron hung over a bricked off part of the floor that turned into a slightly deep hold wehere he could see flames licking at the bottom of the couldron.

" Oh, good morning BlueBird. Sorry for leaving you there last night but you looked really tired. Didn't want to disturb ya.. " GrayShade said, seeing he was awake as he came down the stairs. BlueBird smiled and waved a shy hoof. " Good morning.. Er-... What's he doing? " Blue asked, pointing a hoof at Sage, who hadn't even heard the two talking.
" He's brewing something. It's his talent. He can brew almost any potion or create any cure for any illness. He get's involved... " Shade told him, looking over at Sage. " DarkSage! ... Hello? " He said, smiling at him. Sage turned around and nodded at him. " Ah... Good morning Shade. ... BlueBird... " He added, sounding a annoyed.

GrayShade shot him a look and sighed. " Don't take it to heart BlueBird. I will-... be back in thirty minutes. I just need to go to Ponyville and tell my friend I'm taking the week off now, then I'll be back. " Shade said, looking at the clock. " DarkSage-... Just... Be nice. " He muttered before leaving.
BlueBird waved at him as he left and turned to Sage who stared back at him, groaning. BlueBird looked around nervously, feeling slightly unwanted around Sage.

DarkSage just turned around a went back to brewing.
BlueBird watching him and slowly slid off the couch and onto the floor. He saw Sage's ears twitch when his hooves hit the floor, making the slightest thud. " Do you need something BlueBird..? " Sage asked, not turning away from his work.

BlueBird stared at him nervously, surprised at how well he could hear that. " H-how did you even hear me, I was being quiet. " He said.
" ... That doesn't concern you. And don't answer my question, with a question... " Sage hissed.

" Y-yes! I-I mean n-no! I m-mean-... " BlueBird couldn't think strait and he stared at Sage, not sure how to answer. He heard DarkSage let out an annoyed sigh and mutter something before speaking clearly, actually turning around to talk to him. " Do you need anything? Are you feeling well? Are you hungry? Do you want to go back to sleep? " He said, sounding a bit hostile for having to repeat himself.
BlueBird answered with caution, his head lowered, slightly scared of Sage. " I uhm-... I'm a little hungry... Could I have a snack..? Like uhm-... Sunflower seeds? "

DarkSage was quiet for a moment before answering. " I always leave a bowl on the counter to snack on. Don't forget to have something to drink also... " He told BlueBird, turning around and going back to work.
" Er-... T-thank you. " BlueBird said, smiling slightly and trotted to the kitchen.

Shortly after his small snack and watching DarkSage brew for another twenty minutes, interested in his strange talent, he spoke again.

" I-is it okay if I see my room? " BlueBird asked. DarkSage fell eerily silent but answered in a calm tone. " Yes... Follow me... " He said, leading BlueBird up the stairs.

" The bathroom, mine and Shades bedroom and your room are all up stairs. ... Here you are... " DarkSage opened the door and showed BlueBird his room.
BlueBird smiled, looking out the window and at the forest behind the house. " I-is that the Everfree? "
" Hmm..? No. The Everfree is on the other end of Ponyville, rather far away from the town also. Nothing harmfull in that forest there. Just some wildlife and the ocassional TimberWolf... " Sage said.
" T-TimberWolves!? T-this close!? " BlueBird had a terrified look on his face and DarkSage chuckled.
" The TimberWolves in the Everfree are violent and hostile. These ones don't grow to be as massive and are relatively harmless... You leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. A bit like bees. Trust me. The forest is safe as long as you're smart. -

If one aproaches you, don't run right away. Just try to stay calm, and back away slowly, or hold still. If you panic, it will think you're a threat and attack, but if you're calm it will leave you alone, and walk away after checking you out... " Sage explained.
" So if you're calm, they're harmless? " BlueBird looked at the forest, sounding slightly eager to go and walk around inside. DarkSage nodded. " Yes... I've been attacked by enough of the darn creatures to know when one is naturally violent, or just as scared of us as we are of them... These ones, are harmless. But if you ever find yourself close to the Everfree for some reason, do not hessitate to run... It's forbidden for a reason. However we are far, far away from there so all is safe here... Nothing but peacefull wildlife... " DarkSage said, looking out the window as well.

" Is it safe to go in there alone? " BlueBird asked. DarkSage looked at him, shaking his head. " Not for somepony your age... Maybe a nother time... "

" Well-... C-could you take me? "
DarkSage gave him a surprised look and he opened his mouth, not sure how to answer. He shook his head and groaned. " No... I need to get back to work... " Sage said, and left.

BlueBirds ears drooped and he looked back out at the forest, smiling and layed down in his bed. The bookshelves and drawrs of the bedside table were empty and his to fill with whatever he wanted. He got up and galloped downstairs to great Shade once he heard the front door open.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 9 -

SteelWelder trotted up to the barn and sat down in front of the door, throwing her saddlebags on the ground and rummaging through them.
" Where's RazorSharp? Don't you two live together now that you're married? " AppleCider asked, looking slightly confused.
SteelWelder laughed, still looking for the key to the barns pad lock. " Well-... We're still working that part out. She pretty much does live with me anyway, but she has work today. She's a blacksmith over in Canterlot. Long fly to the train station and longer train ride to the royal city. " Welder explained. " After that though, she should be spending the week here with me. " She smiled at him.
Welder finally found the key and opened the barn door.
" Heh... You'll see this isn't your average barn. It's a little more-... interesting. " Welder said, a proud smile on her face. AppleCider stared at the barn, surprised.

The past several months, RazorSharp has been help SteelWelder expand what use to be almost -

a tiny loft for a room into a full bedroom that doubled as a small livingroom. Natural sunlight filled the barn and Welder led Cider up the stairs at the side of the barn.
" Welcome to your new home Scamp. " Welder said, opening the door, and threw her saddlebags on the bed.
" I told you, my name is AppleCider.. " He said, giving her a shy look.
" I know. But I think Scamp is a cute nickname. Like Sully! " She said, sticking her toungue out at him and laughing.
" Place to hang out, bathroom is through that door. Small balcony to look over the forge, nothing much really, and-... Hmm... " Welder stared at the other door, a smug look on her face.
" What is it? " Cider asked, looking curious.
" Well... This was my old room before me and Razor redid the place and I kept it as a guest room because I have a friend who likes to come over often and hang out... But-... I think it could serve a purpose again... Come on! " She said, opening the door.
AppleCider trotted in and smiled at her.

" So-... This is my room now? " He asked, a bright look on his face.
SteelWelder giggled. " It's all yours... " She smiled, surprised when he tried to wrap her in a hug. " Thank you... "
Welder smiled at him and led him back to the main room and sat on the bed. " Easy there little guy. Listen up though. There are things we need to talk about first if you want to stay here. " She said, a stern tone in her voice as she sat Cider down in front of her.
" First of all, no more stealing. You don't have ta do that anymore. Got it? " She said.
AppleCider smilled sheepishly. " Y-yes ma'am... " He said.
Welder grinned and continued. " Second of all. I'm a blacksmith also, so don't go touching anything sharp or looks really hot. "
Cider nodded.
" And lastly, most impirtant... If it's late at night and Razor's here, you knock before leaving your room. " She said, blushing slightly.
AppleCider gave her a confused look and cocked his head. " Why? " He asked.

" No reason! Because I said so! You look hungry. Food's in that cubbord over there. " She said quickly, shooing him off the bed.
AppleCider just nodded and darted to the cubbord at the mention of food.

Welder let out a quiet sigh of relief and didn't realize that she was actually right. The young stallion did look hungry. He was starving. She trotted up to him with a gentle smile. " Let me help you with that... Why don't you go take a bath and I'll have something nice ready for ya. " She said, taking over for him. Also considering his head barely peeked over the counter.
" Okay! Thank you! " He said and ran to the bathroom. Welder smiled and banged her head on the counter, rubber her head with her hooves. " Hhh... You're moving faster than you can keep up with Sully... " She said to herself.
There was a knock on the door and Welder opened it, surprised. " Razor!? " She said excitedly, hugging her tightly. " I thought you weren't suppose to be here 'till tomorrow? "

RazorSharp smiled, kissing her. " Slow day. I'll be busy next week so I decided to come here early. ... Where's trouble maker? " Razor asked, her smile turning to a slight frown. Welder smiled nervously. " Taking a bath. " She answered and Razor pushed her away slightly, trotting over to a small chair and sat down. " Sully-... I know you did it out of good will, but it's not easy taking care of a kid... Especially with our situation. I'm not here all the time, and we're bosy busy ponies... " She said, putting a gentle hoof to Welders cheek.
" I-I know... It just seemed like the righy thing to do. I just-... I don't know... I had this gut feeling. " She said, looking guilty. " And he seems like such a little sweetheart. He just wanted a home... "

Razor sighed. " I know Sully... But you can't go helping every little stray you see. " She said.
" Why..? You were a stray when I met you. " Welder stared at her and Razor fell silent. She kissed her and smiled.

" I love you Welder... And that won't ever change... Not ever... I just hope you're ready for this... " She said.
There were tears in Welders eyes. " I need your help Razor... I want to do this but I can't do it alone... "
RazorSharp wiped away the tears rolling down her face and made her focus on her. " I won't let you do it alone Sully... If you truly believe this is the right choice-... then i'm ready to support you and AppleCider in that choice... And to be honest... I think you're already making a great mother... because you're doing your best for him already... " She said, smiling.
SteelWelder smiled at her and sniffled. She hadn't realized how much time had passed and the bathroom door had opened. " Sully? Why are you crying..? " AppleCider asked, sounding worried. He saw Razor and stared at the ground looking guilty. " H-hi Razor... " He said nervously.
Razor got to her hooves and smiled at him. " Hey Cider! How about I show you around the barn? " She said.

" Sure! " Cider said excitedly. " Welder just needs a minute... Remember, don't touch anything sharp. " Razor gave him a look as the two went down the stairs. " I know, I know. Sully told me. " Cider chuckled, making Razor laugh.

SteelWrlder stared at the doorway, a gentle smile on her face. She tried her best to wipe away her tears. " I'd still be lost without you Razor... " She said, laying down, and slowly falling asleep.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 10 -

It was early morning as two ponies trotted up to eachother. They were in the middle of an open medow surrounded by forest. A small stream flowed nearby and they stared at eachother.
One stallion was dressed in a long, slightly loose outfit. A belt was strapped around him and a kattana hung to his side. His mane held back in a ponytail. He stood still, stareing at the other stallion in silence.

The other sat down, a dark aura surrounded him as he slid a large tome into a holster in his belt and his horn levitated, drawing his blade. He was dressed in a dark colored armor and there was a cold expression on his face. He stood and trotted up to the other stallion, the tip of his blade leaving a gash in the earth as he dragged it behind him.

After a moment there was a sudden clash of metal as he swung, and the other blocked but was quickly dissarmed by another move and he froze as he felt his opponents cold blade on his neck.

" You've still much to learn SilverShield... Remember... SteelWelder is not a pony to be underestimated... " The other said.

SilverShield groaned and drew his blade, taking a violent swing at him. The other pony blocked the strike and shoved him back with a forcefull hoof. " Enough! " He groweled. " If you are to fight, then it will be with honor! ... It's no wonder you haven't been qualified to enter the tournament. " He hissed.

" DarkScroll-... "

" Silence. ... I don't want petty excuses... You will fight her next year... For now, I'll make sure she remains where she belongs... And that's one step bellow me at all times... "

---

SteelWelder swung at the wooden dummy and her blade took off what would have been a ponys head.
RazorSharp trotted up, her eyes wide. " That poor training dummy... What's wrong hot head? " She asked, taking a step to the side as a knife flew past her head and lodged itself in the barn wall. Razor had grown used to having knives thrown at her by either -

a very startled or very ticked off SteelWelder.

SteelWelder let out a loud graon as she burried her blade in the dummies chest, splitting the wood and it fell in two peices, breaking the practice blade in the prosses.
" Nothing! " SteelWelder hissed, throwing the broken hilt at RazorSharp, who just took another step to the side as it flew past her. She made a face and trotted up to her, kicking a nearby throwing knife away with a hoof before Welder could hurl it at her head. " Sully... What's wrong? " She asked, looking at the mess she had made.
" Stupid DarkScroll! " She yelled, driving another practice blade into a stuffed practice dummy. The force of her swing cut through the armor and sliced the dummy in half, spilling straw everywhere. Razor dreaded to imagine if that was a living pony she was taking her frustration out. She ducked, avoiding another broken practice sword.
" Oooh... You're rival in that competition you enter. ... Yeah, he does tend to do a number on you. "

Razor said, remembering the times she'd return home, yelling and cursing his name out, wraped in bandages or covered in bruises that lasted weeks.
SteelWelder shot her a look and RazorSharp just smiled innocently. " Just saying. " She said, taking a step back. " Why don't you come inside. AppleCider just woke up. I made breakfast... " Razor said with a smile.
SteelWelder just nodded and groaned in frustration.

Upstairs in the barn, RazorSharp smiled at AppleCider when she saw him laying on their bed, his head hanging over the edge as he layed upside down. He smiled back at her and flipped over to his stomach.
" I'll get breakfast started in a minute Cider. Er-... Sully's not in a good mood right now Cider so just stay up here for a minute. " She added, hearing Welder outside.
" AAAAAAAAAAGH! " She shrieked, followed by the sound of a lot of clanging metal. Razor darted over to Cider and put her hooves over his ears as Welder went off swearing and cursing out another training dummy.

Razor sighed and went back to prepping breakfast once there was silence and Cider just looked at her confused. The door burst open and Welder trotted in, looking slightly mental. Bits of straw stuck out of her mane and Cider giggled when he saw her.
" Good morning Scamp! Raz.. How y'all doing? " She asked, sounding very aggitated.
Razor chuckled and trotted up to her. " Better than you sweetheart... Go take a bath and relax. I haven't seen you this wound up in ages. Go on. Shoo. " Razor shooed her off to the bathroom and gave Cider a look. " This is why we stay on her good side. Understand? " She laughed and Cider nodded, looking slightly terrified.
" Is she always like this..? " He asked.
" No. ... Celestia have mercy on us all if she was. " Razor joked.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 11 -

GrayShade opened BlueBirds door and smiled. " BlueBird... BlueBird, it's morning. " He said, and the young pony flailed slightly, falling out of bed. " I-I didn't do it! I swear! " He yelled, looking around, confused until he saw Shade. " Oh... Good morning Shade. " He said with an embarassed smile. GrayShade stared at him, slightly concerned. " Are-... You okay? " He asked. " H-heh. Yeah. Crazy dream. " BlueBird answered, getting to his hooves.
GrayShade chuckled, helping him fix his bed. " So. How'd you sleep? "
" Great! It's so peacefull here... I can see why you don't mind living this far from ponyville. " BlueBird said, smiling.
GrayShade nodded. " It is... Me and Sage kind of have a thing with ponies... It's a weird thing with tollerance... Just preffer to be a little alone more. " He said.
" Don't you get lonely? " BlueBird asked.
" Not really. We both have jobs in Ponyville and friends there. It's just-... we just preffer to not be around there. "

BlueBird thought for a moment before replying to him. " I get it. ... I'm kinda the same way I guess. " He said, following Shade downstairs.
" Mm... DarkSage is out by the way. He's at the market. He'll be back in a few hours. "
BlueBird nodded and sat on the couch.
" Speaking of, we'll have to show you around Ponyville some time. ... Something on your mind? You look a little upset... " GrayShade said, sitting next to BlueBird.
He smiled at Shade and stared at the ground. " I can't help but feel like DarkSage doesn't want me here... " He said.
" And what makes you the that? " Shade asked.
" Ever since he saw me, he's had this dissinterested and annoyed look on his face. And he's-... a little snappy... " BlueBird answered.
GrayShade sighed and nodded. " DarkSage has his reasons for acting the way he does... But he's glad you're here... He just needs a little time to get use to things. That's all. "
" ... If you say so... " BlueBird muttered.

" DarkSage is a very closed off pony, BlueBird... It's just how he defends himself... You're not a problem to anypony. Okay? " Shade said.
BlueBird smiled and nodded. " Thank you... It's-... weird. I never really open up about things. But-... I've done it with you twice now? " BlueBird said.
GrayShade smiled. " It's my talent. " He said, looking at his cutie mark. " I heal ponies... Well-... not in the medical sort of way. I help ponies with issues... If something's on their mind, I help them open up a little. Lift some of that weight off their shoulders... Or if they're-... sick, kind of like a friend of mine is, his name's Sinatra. I-... help them keep going. Relieve some of the bad stuff in their head. " GrayShade explained.
" B-but I'm not sick! " BlueBird said, sounding nervous.
GrayShade laughed, shaking his head. " No you're not. But. It was something wieghing heavy on your heart... Something you would have ignored and bottle up... My talent helps let those bottled up feelings -

out. No matter how big, or how small... "
" What about yourself? " BlueBird asked. " What? " Shade looked at him confused.
" What about when you need somepony to talk to? Do you just keep your feelings to yourself? ... I know what you mean by "sick"... I've seen it in a lot of ponies... They hurt themselves to let the pain out... " BlueBird said, looking at Shade, worried. " Don't you have anypony to talk to when you feel like that..? "

GrayShade stared at him for a long moment before speaking up. He sounded eerily calm. " You haven't had breakfast yet. Why don't you get something to eat. " Shade said.
" Okay... " BlueBird gave him a concerned look but trotted off regardless, and Shade let out a tired sigh.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 12 -

A week had passed and SteelWelder had been busy training for her upcoming tournament. AppleCider often sat by and watched her and RazorSharp practice against eachother, Razor suggesting that a live oppenent would sharpen her skills better than a dummy.

The two stopped, huffing and puffing, out of breath. Razor smiled at Welder and tossed the training sword aside. " Y-you're getting there. You swing hard... Gah... " Welder said, rubbing a bruise over her should with a hoof. " Glad these are just training swords... Celestia... " Razor groaned. Welder chuckled. " Worrior blood, remember. I don't hold back. " She said.
Razor trotted towards the barn, calling back to her. " I'll be right back! I'm just gonna take a quick break! "

Welder kicked her sword aside and AppleCider galloped up to her. " Could you and Razor teach me how to sword fight!? " He asked excitedly.
Welder gave him a surprised look. " What? N-no! Scamp, sword fighting is extreamly dangerous. "

" Aww, please! It looks like fun! " Cider smiled innocently at her.
" Cider, I said no. There's a certain level of respect, training and skill to do something like that. It's not just about swinging your sword. Maybe when you're older. I'll make you your own special blade. How about that? " She said, smiling at him.

" Oh... How cute... The farm girl and the Canterlot cow have a little friend... " A familliar voice said from behind her.
SteelWelder swore feircly in her mind and spun around, grabbing the training sword. " Ruby and SapphireHunter. Great to see you two again! " Welder said sarcasticly, pushing Cider behind her with a gentle hoof. " Scamp, stay behind me... " She said quietly.

" You see Welder. We're not happy about how you and that little spoiled brat of a girlfriend treated us last time. " Sapphire grinned. Ruby's horn glowed and Welders eyes widened when she heard a click and stared at the shining tip of a steel headed crossbow bolt.

" So I suggest you drop the sword before my sister shoots the kid first... "

AppleCider hid behind welder who glared at them, slowly lowering her head and dropped the blade.

" That's a good girl... " Ruby said, aiming the crossbow at Cider still. Welder made a mode and she threatened to fire, grinning. " Make another move and it won't take much for the thing to tear through his scrawny little body... " She hissed.
Sapphire trotted up to her and smiled. " You're going to tell us where that little glorrified blacksmith is or I won't hesitate to hang your head on my wall.

" Kiss my flank. " Welder hissed and grunted as Sapphire struck her.
" RAZOR! " She yelled and Sapphire struck her in the back of the head, hard.
She collapsed and AppleCider stared at the two, terrified. " Take them both back. " He ordered and Ruby grinned. " Come here you! " She laughed, her magic froze Cider in place when he turned to run and she levitated him beside her and Sapphire carried Welder away.

RazorSharp burst through the barn doors, her blade strapped to her side. Her attention was drawn to two ponies who weren't the Hunter twins. " Who the hell are you?! " She scoffed.
" We should ask you the same thing... Why are you in SteelWelders barn? " DarkScroll groweled.

" RAZOR! " AppleCider yelled and their attention was drawn to the forest where they fled. " That was Cider... No... " Razor's heart raced. She drew her blade and galloped towards where she heard him yell, ignoreing the two stallions.

DarkScroll nodded at SilverShield. " Come on. " He said and followed Razor.

---

Welder shook her head, chuckling. " You two are full of it, y'know... " She said, spitting blood onto the floor.
She struggled to get to her hooves and grinned at Ruby when she finally gor up. " Hey hot stuff... " She joked, recieving another hard blow to the face and was sent back to the ground. She was beaten and tired but got back to her hooves, grunting in pain.

" Agh... Yea... That's the good stuff... " She said, looking over at Sapphire who held Cider back. She smiled at him, glad he was still unharmed. " That all you go-... " Welder was cut off when she felt the sudden pain of a knife slowly be pushed into her, blood dripping to the floor.
" Enough! " Sapphire hissed at Ruby and she shoved Welder back to the ground, rolling her eyes and wiped the blood off her knife.
SteelWelder cried in pain, smiling at Cider, holding a hoof to her wound. Cider took a frightened step forward and nuzzled her. " Mom... " He muttered, watching her slowly bleed out.
" I-I'm fine kid... It's just a little th-thing. " She laughed slightly, praying that Razor heard one of them call for help.
Sapphire yanked AppleCider away by his mane and groaned. " Stay away from her. " He warned.
SteelWelder shot him a glare that made even him shiver. " If y-you hurt Cider-... Or Razor... I s-swear to Celestia... I will burn this borest down with you in it... " She hissed.

" Big words for a pony about to bleed out. " Ruby snapped at her.

" You have two options Welder. You're girlfriend-... "

" Wife! " Welder hissed.

" Oh... Even better... " Sapphire chuckled. " Your wife, has a bounty on her head to ponies like us... And we could use a little extra money... So you can either tell us where she is, and how to hunt her down. Or-... " He trailed off and Ruby pointed her knife at Cider.
" We kill the brat... " Either way you die here though... You just get to choose who lives and who doesn't. " Sapphire grinned at her and sat back in a chair looking smug.

SteelWelder grunted, holding onto her wound tighter, trying to keep in from bleeding as much as possible.
She stared at Cider, a heartbroken look in her eyes.
There was no way she could choose between either of them. But if she didn't, all three of them would die...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 13 -

Welder stared at AppleCider. She was beggining to feel woozy from blood loss and groaned in pain. " You don't touch-... either of them... " Welder groweled.

" Well... I think we have our answer. " Ruby grinned as she saw RazorSharp glare at her from the doorway of their little abandoned hideout.
She drew her blade and put it to her throat. " If you continue to harm SteelWelder and so much as touch AppleCider again, you can kiss your stupid bounty goodbye... " RazorSharp hissed, glareing at SapphireHunter. Ruby groaned and slowly trotted around the room.

Welder forced herself to stand and stared at her, near tears. " Razor, don't you dare... " She muttered.
" I'm not losing you Welder... And I won't let them hurt Cider... " She said.

Sapphire looked surprised and nodded. " Alright... No need to be rash... Put your weapon away and I'll let the little brat go. " He said.
RazorSharp slowly sheathed her sword and Sapphire let Cider go and he galloped to Welder.

RazorSharp hadn't been watching Ruby and yelled in pain when she was hit in the back of the head with the end of her crossbow. She fell to the ground and let out a pained moan when Welder yelled at her. " Razor! ... Remember what I said about burning the forest down..? " She glared at Sapphire and bucked one of the tables that held a burning lanturn.
The old wood didn't take long to catch fire before the abandoned house began to burn.
" Leave them! We have Razor! " Sapphire yelled, panicing. Ruby threw Razor over her back and they galloped out before the doorway could be blocked by falling debris.

---

The two laughed and smiled at eachother before skidding to a stop as two stallions glared at them, blades drawn and at their throats.

" Drop her... " DarkScroll ordered.
Ruby and Sapphire gulped and she lowered Razor to the ground. DarkScroll took their weapons off them and SilverShield spoke up. " Now leave before I regret not spilling your blood. " He hissed.

Ruby and Sapphire wasted no time and galloped away, definatley with their tail between their legs after running into the two armed warriors.

" RazorSharp. Wake up. " DarkScroll said, sounding impatient. Razor shook her head which now ached and tried to stand. SilverShield helped her keep her balance when her eyes widened and she was nearly in tears. " S-sully and Cider are still in there! " She said, about to run back when SilverShield stopped her. " Miss! That house is burning and so is a small area around it. It's too dangerous! ... I'm sorry... " He said.
" NO! I'm not leaving them! " Razor screamed at him.

" RazorSharp. You're hurt. Stay here. Me and SilverShield will save SteelWelder and the child. " DarkScroll said, his voice still stern as ever.
" I'm going with you! I'm not le-... "
" And get yourself killed! Now listen to orders and wait here! " DarkScroll scolded her. " Silver. Follow me. And stay alert. " Scroll told him, turning back to Razor.

" I will bring them back... " He said, staring at her.
" I pray to Celestia you do... You bring them back to me or I swear-... " She trailed off. " Please... bring them back... "

DarkScroll nodded at SilverShield and they galloped off back towards the smoke.

---

SteelWelder coughed as smoke filled the air and she fell to the ground. She grew more and more light headed and she could stand anymore. Her eyes scanned the burning room and she saw AppleCider crying and she dragged herself to him, curling up around him and held him close to her. " D-don't cry... " She said tiredly. She winced as debris fell behind her, terrified at the though of something crushing them any minute.

" I-I'm s-sorry Cider... I was suppose to protect you... " She said. Cider jumped and let out a pained wimper as small embers burned him slightly.
" I'm s-sorry Razor... " She mumbled. " I n-never wanted to l-leave you... I'm sorry... Please forgive me Razor... P-ple-... "

AppleCider looked up and saw her fall motionless. Tears rolled down his face and he nuzzled her gently. " Mom... P-please wake up... Y-you promised.. you promised I wouldn't be alone again... Y-you a-and Razor... Wake up... " He cried, curling up next to her, but she still didn't move...

---

SteelWelder shot up, gasping for air almost. She looked around confused and was breathing heavily. " Wha- Where-... I-... " She mumbled as a pony trotted up to her.

" Ponyville hospital, Miss Welder. I'm your doctor, SilverSky. Try to relax. You're still recovering. " She told her, laying her back down gently.

" C-cider... Where's AppleCi-... "
" He's fine... He was relatively unharmed. Only a few small burns. They're probably long gone by now. RazorSharp is okay as well. " She said, and Welder relaxed. " T-thank Celestia... " She mumbled.
" You're lucky to be alive Miss Welder... To be honest, not many expected you to make it. " Silver said.
" H-heh he... Y-yeah... Well... Still got a lot of livin' to do... Dying can wait... " Welder chuckled, sounding tired.
" Hm hmm... It's nice to see you in good spirits. ... You've been here almost a week. You'll need a minute to really wake up. I'll give your wife and son a call if you want. " SilverSky offered.

SteelWelder nodded and smiled. " Y-yes please... Thank you. " She said and SilverSky trotted out the room for a moment to make the call.

" I see you're awake now... " A familliar voice said. DarkScroll stood in the doorway, looking cold as usual.
" What the hell do you want..? " Welder hissed.
" Hmph... I came to make sure you still drew breath. I see you still have quite the razor toungue when I'm around... "
" Yeah, well, how else am I suppose to act around my ex. " She Welder groweled.
" I think it's time you grow up Welder... " DarkScroll said plainly. " I didn't have to save you after all... " He added and left.
Welder opened her mouth but couldn't say anything, feeling guilty now.

SilverSky arrived a moment later and smiled. " Turns out they were already on their way here. They should only be an hour. " She said, and Welder smiled.

" I'll let you get some more rest before you get up and around. " Silver told her and left.

SteelWelder layed her head down, closing her eyes -

and sighed. " Thank you... " She breathed, happy to still be alive and that Razor and Cider were okay.

She was determined to keep her promises to both ponies.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 14 -

VelvetMystery opened the door to her apartment, and trotted in, letting out a tired sigh.

" Where in Equestria have you been... " She heard someone behind her say.
Velvet let out a scared squeal and spun around, putting her hooves to her mouth and took a deep breath once she saw it was Sinatra.
" S-Sinatra... D-don't do that. You know I have a weak heart... " She said, not looking him in the eyes and trying to dodge the question. Sinatra groaned, closing the door behind him as he trotted in with her.
" I-I've been at a n-new friends place... I'm okay. " Velvet told him sounding guilty.
Sinatra rolled his eyes and looked down at her leg wrapped in bandages. " You're a terrible lier Velvet. " He scolded her. " I took the liberty of cleaning the blood out of the rug in your bedroom. Thankfully I've watched Travolta do it enough, I caught on. " Sinatra said, sounding slightly cross with her. " Oh-... And just who is this, "new friend"..? Pretty friendly if they -

let you stay at their place the day you meet... "

" S-she's nopony... " Velvet glanced over at him, looking like a dog being yelled at for making a mess.
" She?! " Sinatra hissed, taking a step forward.
" S-Sinatra, n-nothing l-like that happened. It's a long story... Just-... Just go... " Velvet was about to go to her room when Sinatra stepped in front of her.
" It's overcast, Travolta is running his stall and PepperFrost is gone for the weekend with IvoryRose's parents on a trip he was invited on... I have time. " He said sounding stern.

Velvet groaned and nuged him aside. " A young TimberWolf ran into the park from the Everfree while I was there, animal control was tailing it and I got involved, trust me, not by choice... She was alone and I k-kind of got roped into it because she needed help and after that we j-just kinda-... hung out... I had a breakdown and she offered to take me home or to her place... " Velvet looked away guiltily.

" And you chose her place. " Sinatra huffed

" S-Sinatra... Look, I couldn't come and face you after what I did so I chose her place to avoid you... N-not like that! B-because-... Because I was scared... To be honest I didn't want to go to her place either but it was better than falling asleep on a park bench just to avoid being yelled at... " Velvet looked up at Sinatra, slightly upset.
" What's her name? Or were you that eager to get f-... "
" Nothing like that happened! " Velvet yelled. " I didn't want anything like that to happen! She was nice to me! She comforted me! The only two ponies to do that were you and-... y-you know who else. " Velvet trailed off. " I didn't want to leave because she was the first pony in years to not hate me f-for my problems... And actually comfort me... "

" But you still did something you regret. I can see it on your face Velvet. I've known you long enough. " Sinatra pressed.

" I did, okay! We kissed! But you know what I don't care anymore! It doesn't even matter... She's probably forgotten me-

by now anyway... " Velvet said.

" I can't beleive you Velvet. " Sinatra groaned.
" I'm tired Sinatra... I'm sorry... " She said, sounding upset. " Well so am I but you don't hear me whining about it... " Sinatra shot back.
Velet glared at him. " I hope Travolta leaves you hanging by that rope next time you try that... " She hissed, quickly putting her hooves over her mouth.

There was a long silence and Sinatra just stared at her, trotting to the door.

" S-Sinatra, I s-swear to Celestia, I d-didn't mean that... I swear... I-I'm s-sorry... I don't-... I-I-... "

" You're lucky I know you can't control half of the things you do and say... I'll be back to make sure you're okay tomorrow morning... Get some rest today Velvet. " Sinatra said, closing the door and leaving her in silence...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 15 -

RazorSharp was curled up at the end of the bed, staring out the window and up at the star filled sky. Moonlight flooded the room and it was quiet.
Today was supposed to be the day she visited SteelWelder in the hospital but after hearing she'd be there another few days, she couldn't bring herself to even leave the upper floors of the barn.

It was the longest week of her life, terrified of getting a call from Ponyville hospital saying that SteelWelder just couldn't pull through. It didn't help that they told her, despite she was awake now, something could still happen.
For a week, Razor could do nothing but cry, pace around the room and sit in silence, pulling herself together only for short periods of time to care for AppleCider, who was terrified himself.

She heard a small creak as his door opened and she heard small hooves on the floorboards.

" It's late, Cider... Go back to sleep... " She said tiredly, not bothering to turn around and look at him.

AppleCider trotted around the bed to face her. He looked upset and tired himself. " I-... I had a nightmare... " He mumbled.
RazorSharp let out a long sigh and straightened herself out, patting a space next to her with a hoof. " Come on... " She said quietly, and Cider jumped onto the bed next to her and layed down. Razor wraped a wing over him and curled up around him. " What was your nightmare about..? " She asked, fixing a stray strand of his mane.

" I-in the fire... Y-you both-... I ran out but-... you and Sully never came out... " He said, tears in his eyes. " I-I never saw you again... "

RazorSharp tried not to cry herself and nuzzled him. " Shh... It's okay... That won't ever happen... You'll never be alone ever again... " She said. AppleCider clung to her, crying. " I-is she coming back..? " He asked.
RazorSharp waited a moment before answering.

She knew fully well SteelWelder could be dead at any moment from now to a day from now and there on but she couldn't just say that.
She didn't want to admit that to herself...
She prayed to Celestia that she'd be okay. She missed her, and all her silly little quirks.

" She's a tough gal, remember... I'm sure she'll be just fine... " Razor finally answered, keeping him close, sniffling slightly. " You're not going to be alone again... I promise... " She assured him. Cider curled up under her wing and nuzzled her, struggling to keep his eyes open.

Razor smiled gently, wiping a tear from her face. She kissed his forhead and layed her head down. " Goodnight Scamp... " She said, slowly falling asleep herself.
" Goodnight mom... I love you... " Cider mumbled, unable to stay awake anymore.

RazorSharp smiled and stared out the window and at the moon.
" Goodnight Sully... Come back safe... " She whispered, falling asleep.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 15 -

It was cool as the sun rose and BlueBird lay on a blaket he had set up on the grass, not far behind DarkSage's house.
The massive tree provided plenty of shade and many animals made their home in it as well as him, Sage and Shade.
He took a deep breath and smiled, loving the peace and quiet.
He didn't mind living outside of Ponyville. The thirty five minute walk made it far enough to have all the privicy and peace in the world and close enough to visit town whenever he wanted. Nopony had any reason to come out here except for friends of DarkSage and GrayShade. Even then, the two would either go to town or meet them at their place.

BlueBirds daydreaming was interrupted by GrayShade trotting up to him. " BlueBird. " He called.
The young stallion shook himself out of his daze and smiled at him, getting to his hooves. " Morning Dad. Heh-... Sorry if I worried you by not telling ya I'd be out here this morning. " BlueBird said sheepishly.

" Hah ha. It's fine. And good morning. Actually I'm out here because DarkSage wanted you. " GrayShade said, smiling back at him.
BlueBird suddenly looked nervous. " H-he does? " He gulped. " D-did I do something? "
GrayShade laughed, shaking his head. " No, you're fine Blue. Just-... Go and see Sage. I'll put away your stuff out here for you. " Shade said, nodding towards the front of the cottage and BlueBird trotted away.

---

DarkSage put two bottles of bizzar liquid into his saddlebags and turned to face BlueBird once he heard the door open. " I was wondering what was keeping you... " He said.
" S-sorry. I was outside watching the sun rise.. " BlueBird said nervously, slowly trotting up to Sage. " Er-... Shade said you needed me? "

" Yes... " DarkSage left the room for a moment, trotting back in and put something on the coffee table, a slight smile on his face.

" These-... Are for you. " Sage said, taking a step back.

BlueBird looked at what Sage put down and looked back at him-

, surprised.
" S-Saddlebags? How did you know I didn't-... " BlueBird trailed off, looking at the design.
( They're very Native American styled )

" They're beautiful. " BlueBird said.

" Well, me and GrayShade noticed you didn't have any, all things considered... " He said, and BlueBird looked down sadly, but Sage grabbed his attention again, continuing. " And we both know a friend in Ponyville who is very skilled in both various types of fashion and sewing. He made it for me for free since it was a gift for you... So if and when you meet him, I think we both owe him a thank you. " DarkSage said, smiling slightly.
" T-thank you... What's his name? " Blue asked, still shocked.
" Travolta. "
" Next time We're in town, I'll keep an ear open for the name... Why give me this now though? "

DarkSage was hessitant to answer but did sounding happy all the same. " I'm taking you to the forest behind the cottage. ... You need saddlebags around here since you're not in the city anymore, and-

not those frilly, fancy ones just for show. Good ones that'll last you a good long time. So I asked Travolta to design and make you ones that both fit your personality, and could be tossed around quite a bit and not rip, tear or shred. And you're still young. I had him make them for a fully grown stallion so don't be surprised if they're a bit loose. " Sage said.

BlueBird stared at him, both trying not to cry and smiling. He took a step forward amd stopped, looking a little embarassed. " Er-... May I-..? " He asked.

DarkSage rolled his eye and chuckled. " Come here... " He said, and BlueBird wrapped him in a hug. " Thanks dad... "

DarkSage smiled and cleared his throat. " Ahem... Yes... Well. Go get yourself ready. Bring what you want. A small blanket, a book, snacks, your binoculars. I'll be waiting outside. "
BlueBird nodded excitedly. " Okay! " He said, darting up the stairs.

DarkSages attention was drawn to the door, noticeing it was open slightly. He grinned, shaking his head.

---

DarkSage closed the door behind him, giving GrayShade a look. The two smiled at eachother and stood in silence for a moment, enjoying the peaceful morning.
" You heard all of that didn't you..? " DarkSage asked.
GrayShade chuckled, fixing his glasses. " I'm proud of you Sage... See... You just have to give ponies time. "
DarkDage sighed and sat next to him, waiting for BlueBird. " He's a good kid... "
" Sage... Tell him... I know you... You've always wanted a son but you were just too scared... Let him know he can always look up to you when he needs you... " Shade said.

The front door flew open and BlueBird almost bounced his way outside. " I'm ready! " He said.

" Alright... We'll be back in a few hours Shade. " DarkSage said, kissing him gently.
GrayShade waved a hoof. " You two be careful. Be careful BlueBird! " Shade called, giving Sage a look.

And with that the two were off.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 17 -

RazorSharp flopped onto the bed, exhausted. The tips of her wings hung over either side and she let out a tired and slightly pained sigh, staring out the window.
Two more days had passed and still no word on wheather SteelWelder was able to come home, and now it was going to be three.

AppleCider heard the door slam shut and trotted out of his room, looking worried. He stared at Razor and she just stared past him and at the moon outside.

AppleCider had quickly grown use to hearing her cry and slam the door when returning from the forge bellow.
Tears rolled down her eyes and her gaze shifted to Cider who looked down sadly.
She forced a small smile on her face and sniffled, sitting up. " What's wrong Scamp..? " She asked. " Another nightmare..? "
AppleCider jumped onto the bed and she noticed he was crying. All RazorSharp could do was hold him close and try her best not to break down compleatly.
" I k-know... I miss her too... " Razor said quietly.

Both of them jumped as the door opened, and Razor moved Cider behind her. No one had keys to both the barn and upper floor other than Razor and SteelWelder.

" I'm sorry we're so late. The train was delayed halfway here. " A slightly familliar voice said.
" Tr-Travolta..? " Razor was confused. She had only met him a few times but she knew he was SteelWelders brother.
RazorSharp was nearly in tears when shd saw Welder come through the door. Travolta helping her keep her balance.
" She's still a bit sore and tender in some places and extreamly tired-... but she's okay.. " Travolta said with a slight smile. " Alright... Take it easy sis... Sorry I can't stay long but I need to be heading back to Ponyville quickly.. Night. " He said, darting down the stairs without another word or giving Razor time to thank him.

SteelWelder looked up at Razor and smiled tiredly. " H-hey Raz... " She mumbled.
AppleCider quickly jumped off the beg and galloped to her, hugging her tightly.

" O-ow, ow.. S-sore... C-cider... " She let out a pained groan but smiled, holding him close. " I missed you too... "

Razor trotted up to her and hugged her carefully, now in tears. " Don't you ever do that again... I th-... " She trailed off.
Welder hugged her back and nuzzled her. " I'd never leave you behind like that... Never by choice... " Welder whispered, clinging to her.

RazorSharp sniffled and let Welder lay down at the end of the bed. She let out a sigh and smiled at Cider who on the bed and layed down next to her. " Don't leave me again... " He mumbled tiredly.
RazorSharp layed down next to Cider and wraped a wing around both of them.
" Niether of us are going anywhere... I promise... " Welder told him, laying her head down. " You were so brave dureing all this, Cider... I'm proud of you... "
Razor smiled and yawned, slowly falling asleep. " He was... Both of you were... Sully-... I promise I won't let anything like this happen to you or Cider again... "

SteelWelder was quiet for a moment. She went to say something but Razor was already asleep, and AppleCider had already passed out, leaning on Welder.
" I love you both... My brave little warriors... " Welder smiled, falling asleep.
She was going to need all the rest she could get for a while.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 18 -

DarkScroll let out a groan as he heard a knock at his door.
He lived in a cabin not too far into the forest near the small town SteelWelder lived. It was quiet, and nobody disturbed him. ... Almost nobody.

He opened the door to be greated by SilverShield. " Good evening SilverShield... " He grumbled.
" Good Evening... I want to try again... I understand yesterday was not my best attempt at trying to be-... "

" And niether will today, nor tomorrow be... I suggest you turn tail and canter your way back home, Shield... I haven't the time and certainly not the patience for you today. " DarkScroll cut him off.
SilverShield looked at him surprised and slightly hurt. " Wha- How could you say that?! " He groweled.
" Because I have trained skilled warriors before. Why do you think SteelWelder is one of the few ponies who can best me in a fair contest of strength. I trained her myself. And much like you, she was nothing more than a hot headed child with far too large-

an ego. " Scroll said, sounding stern. " Now good day. " He groaned, about to slam the door when SilverShield cut in again.
" Then I shall train to be better than her! And I will best you in battle myself! Now! " Shield hissed.
DarkScroll glared at him and trotted out the door, closing it behind him. " To the hidden grove where we always train... " He ordered, leading the way.

---

After walking for some time, they arrived and SilverShield drew his blade, ready to fight.
DarkScroll held up a hoof, stopping him. " Who are you fighting, SilverShield? " He asked.
" What? "
" Who are you fighting? Know your enemy. Look at who you're fighting. " DarkScroll instructed and SilverShield looked away sheepishly, sheathing his blade. " I uhm-... I'm afraid I don't understand.. "

" This is the mistake you make every time we do battle. In a tournament, this is important SilverShield. As you know, the one held here use to be strictly attended to by earth ponies. But in the path years, others have been allowed to join, under strict rules. It's a contest of skill, edurance and strength. Earth ponies posses tremendous strength and can take far more punishment than other ponies. However they have limited ways to fight, which is why their weapons of choice never involve lance or spear like weapons. Unicorns are not allowed to use magic in a contest. Only short ranged levetation to hold a weapon. This gives us one advantage, and that's flexabilty to use that weapon in any way we want. However we must be careful, because a unicorns horn is fragile... Pegasusmust have their wings strapped to their body. Pegasi relly on their speed and agility as well as natural acrobatics, but, they are delacate, and cannot take much punishment. Everypony has strengths and weaknesses. -

Whether it be because of who they are, or how they act... Mental evaluation is also important Shield. As well as talents, and traits. For example. You. Your talent is the ability to take tremendous ammounts of punishment. Already being an earth pony gives you more of an edge. But that doesn't matter in a contest where you fight to first blood. Also, your temper... " Scroll gave him a look and SilverShield groweled.
" Exactly. You fight with a furious rage when you're angered, and it clouds your mind. Your swings are missguided and sloppy. You would be killed in a moment if you were in a battle to the death. " He scolded him. " SteelWelder-... She has the blood of a warrior in her. Her talent grants her both a great advantage and also dissadvantage. She grows stronger the more punishment she takes. However, that does not change her defensive state, and she still feels all the pain off every attack. But, again, that is useless in a battle to first blood. "

" And what makes you so special? You act like you're a flawless fighter... " SilverShield hissed.
DarkScroll shook his head. " Your temper will cost you one day Shield... My talent is the ability to use dark magic and transfer that power to my blade... Allowing me to fight with a cursed blade and use magic based attack. Like this... " He said, drawing his blade and pointing it at Shield. A blood red beam of energy shot from the the blade and pierced SilverShield through and through, making him yell in pain. DarkScroll sheathed his blade and trotted up to him, looking down at his fallen student. " But as I said before. My talent is useless in a contest. To be a true warrior, you need sharp wits... Not just a sharp blade... You fight with strength, honor and mind. Not-... whatever you do... " Scroll said, leaving him there.
" When you can learn to control yourself-... Find me again... Then we'll see if you can land so much as a single strike on me... "

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 19 -

It had only been a few days since SteelWelder had returned, and already she was getting back to work at her forge and training. RazorSharp usually stood close by, making sure she wasn't pushing herself. AppleCider had spent most of his time running around with the two, and was excited for a trip to visit Ponyville again.
SteelWelder had become increaseingly wary throughout the next sevaral days however. And she knew the Hunter Twins wouldn't give up that easily.

" Welder, you've been training long enough for Today. You still need your rest. " Razor said, trotting up to her. Welder huffed, trying to catch her breath. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't tired. " I-... I'm fine... Hh... hhh... Okay... M-maybe ya got a point. " Welder admitted, making Razor laugh. " Go on upstairs and spend some time with Cider. I'll be up in a few minutes after I put some things in the forge away. " Razor kissed her before she left and grabbed her sword she had left behind.

RazorSharp let out a surprised gasp as a crossbow bolt flew past her and stuck out the wall of the barn. She looked around and saw where it had come from. She let out a low growel and grinned. " Well, you really can't keep your hooves off me, can you..? " She chuckled as Sapphire trotted closer.
He just grinned as Ruby threw a throwing knife and Razor didn't have time to react. She let out a loud cry of pain as it hit her leg and she struggled to stand. Another one missed her slightly, leaving a cut on her chest, and a third hit one of her hind legs, causing her to collapse.
" You're worth a lot of money to our employer... Now come quietly and we'll leave the kid and Welder alone... " Sapphire told her.
RazorSharp tried to pull herself up but could only glare at Sapphire. " If I go with you-... You leave them alone... " She hissed.
" All we need is you. " He nodded, looking over at his sister with a grin.
RazorSharp looked at the barn and back at the twins. " F-fine... " She muttered.

" Hm hmm... Good... Knock her out. " Sapphire ordered Ruby and Razor was about to shout in protest when she hit the ground. Sapphire threw her over his back when SteelWelder bolted out the barn.
" YOU! " She hissed.
" Ruby! Deal with her! " Sapphire bolted and Ruby grinned at Welder, levitating the blade Welder was using to practice with.

" You will go and get your brother-... and give Razor back... I don't care what bounty is on her... Princess Celestia said she was free to go for that crime and I won't let some low life thug take her away from me! " SteelWelder groweled, drawing her blade.

" Oh darling... It's not Celestia that wants her... No... It's somepony else... And I'm afraid RazorSharp knows exactly who she is and the pain that awaits her... You've lost Welder... Save yourself her fate and let us do our job. We get paid, Razor will eventually beg for death once we give her over to our employer... and you go free. Fair enough, isn't it? " Ruby chuckled.

SteelWelder glared at her and threw her sword aside, weilding a strange, curved blade with RazorSharps cutie mark engraved into it.
She shook in anger and took a step forward. " I hope you realize you have just made the biggest mistake of your life... " SteelWelder said.
RubyHunter laughed and shook her head. " Yes. I'm terrified. Now... Show me what you got, farm girl. "

RubyHunter swung her sword but let out a shocked gasp as SteelWelder blocked the attack with ease, swinging her blade back and sending it flying from the grip of her magic. SteelWelder sheathed her blade and Ruby quickly unstrapped her crossbow but was tackled to the ground. Welder quick scrabled to the crossbow and smashed it to splinters with a powerfull stomp of her front hooves.
" Do you know how many ponies I have had taken away from me... Because of ponies like YOU! " She yelled, tackling her again. There was a look of insanity and rage in her eyes as Ruby used her magic to grab her knife, but failed to fend -

off SteelWelder as she wrestled it from the grip of her magic and drove it into her shoulder and twisted it violently, driving it into her leg next and struck Ruby across the face. She put her hooves to her throat and Ruby struggled desperatly to get her to release her grip. " I am going to KILL YOU! EVER LAST PONY WHO TOOK SOMETHING FROM ME! " Welder screamed, slamming Ruby's head agaist the ground.

" Welder! Welder stop! Stop! WELDER! " A familliar voice called, a someone grabbed her. SteelWelder faught blindly and screamed at Ruby who was now unconcious and bleeding badly. " I'LL KILL YOU! LET ME GO! " She screamed, and struck Travolta, not realizing it was him. " SteelWelder! Stop! Calm down! " He yelled at her holding her tightly, ignoreing the fact one side of his face was going numb. SteelWelder couldn't bother asking why he was still here, and cried into his should. " They took her... They took her Travolta... T-travolta they took her... I can't lose her... " SteelWelder cried

Travolta tried her best to calm her down and she explained everything that had happened so far to him.

---

It turned out Travolta had arrived to check on SteelWelder and see how she was recovering.
It wasn't long before she told him she wanted him to take AppleCider to Ponyville until everything got sorted out.

" I don't want him to see any of this Travolta... He's just a kid... and things are going to end badly here... Just until I get everything sorted out-... he's safer with you and Sinatra in Ponyville... " Welder explained.
Travolta nodded. " I hope you know what you're doing Welder... The Hunter Twins aren't just petty criminals... and whoever they're working for must be worse... Just-... stay out of trouble and be careful... " Travolta tolder her.
SteelWelder remained silent for a long moment before answering. " I'll do what I have to, Travolta... " She muttered, and left.

---

SteelWelder opened the barn door, a dark look on her face.
RubyHunter was beaten and bloodied even more since Travolta had left with AppleCider. There was a slight rattle of chains as she sat in a corner, shaking in terror once she heard the hiss of metal as SteelWelder unsheathed her blade.
" P-please... S-stop... I-I'm s-sorry... I-'m s-sorry... I b-beg you... J-just stop... " Ruby begged and Welder glared at her. A disturbing look in her eyes.

" My friends... my family who addopted me... ponies I cared about... All taken away from me by ponies like you... Now... " Welder said, wiping old bloodstains from her blade. " I'm going to show you... Sapphire... and the pony who wants to take RazorSharp from me... Exactly what it feels like... "

Ruby shook and looked up at her, tears rolled down her face and she backed herself further into a corner. " N-no... p-please... p-please! I beg you! S-stop! NO! "

...

- End Episode -

And yes. I am a sadistic bast.ard.

- Season 4. Episode 20 -

Two more days had passed and SteelWelder stared out her window, a tired look on her face. " I'll find you Razor... And I'll make every pony who layed a hoof on you pay... " She muttered. She hadn't slept since RazorSharp's kidnapping.
Blood splattered her legs and hooves, however it was not hers. She trotted downstairs to the forge and over to a corner where a pony layed chain to the wall.
She was bruised, beaten, tired and bloody. When she heard noise, it wasn't long before she ended up cowering in the corner, crying and shaking violently. " S-stay a-away... p-please... p-please... p-p-please... j-just l-let me go... I w-won't c-come back. I-I'll change, I s-swear. " Ruby begged and SteelWelder just looked down at her, a blank and slightly disturbed look on her face. " Ponies like you never change... Ponies like you-... should be locked away... and left, to rot... Tell me-... RubyHunter... Are you scared of me... " Welder asked.

She looked up slightly and grinned, seeing Ruby's now broken horn. Blood, now old and dried still streaked down her face from when SteelWelder forced her head to the ground and snapped it. For the next fifteen minutes, she had to listen to her screams of pain and cries as she wimpered for an entire night.
RubyHunter looked up at her, and nodded slowly, shaking.

SteelWelder grinned. " How about this... Until I find RazorSharp... I keep you here... and when I do, I'll make you a deal. Consider it-... pay back... for all the pain... and suffering you and those like you have caused me... And Razor... and Cider... If and when I find Razor, I'll kill your brother... If she's alive, I'll be nice, and do it quickly... But if Razor is-... " Welder trailed off, tearing up at the thought but shook it off and glared at Ruby. " If RazorSharp is dead, I will hand your brothers from the rafters in front of you and I swear to Celestia, I will make his death painful for the both of you... How does -

that sound? " SteelWelder grinned.

RubyHunter tried to stand but fell back to the ground. She cried and begged Welder to have mercy. " N-no! Please! My brother is the only family I have left! He's all I have left, please do-... "

" WELCOME TO MY WORLD! " SteelWelder yelled in her face, striking her with a powerful hoof, causing Ruby to slam her head against the wall and slide to the ground.
" I'm done playing the weakling... " Welder hissed, taking a swipe at Ruby's side with her blade, just enough to draw a long streak of blood. Cuts and gashes covered her from Welders blade by now.
" But I never imagined-... It's so much better to be feared than loved... Pray that your brother isn't nearby when I find RazorSharp, RubyHunter... If I find her-... I might just let you go. " Welder said, and closed the barn door behind her.

---

" Agh... I get it! Don't move! Celestia... " RazorSharp hissed, rubbing her head and wiping a small trickle of blood from her mouth.

She looked tired and worn out. Small bruises were here and there, no doubt from SapphireHunter's punishment if she refused his orders.
" So. Where is the crazy pony anyway... It's been a while. She hasn't ra.ped me yet. Pff... If she doesn't kill me first. " Razor chuckled slightly, looking around, fijiting with the rope tieing her hooves togeather.
" I don't know. Maybe we're in the wrong area? " Sapphire grunted.
" Where's your sister anyway? Aren't you two a team? Partners in crime. ... Quite litarally, actually. "
Sapphire had a nervous look on his face. " I don't know... I feel like she's in trouble... Like she's-... in pain... " He said.
" Twin senses tingleling? " Razor said jokingly.
" Hmph... I guess... I don't know... Hey, shut up. We are not friends. You're just here until what's her face gets here and we get payed. " Sapphire said.
RazorSharp chuckled. " You know she'll kill you... Curse you. Hex you. Torture you, or do sevaral other terrible things to you once she gets -

what she wants. You can't trust her. " Razor warned.
" Huh. Cute. I'm not letting you go. " Sapphire chuckled.
RazorSharp shrugged. " Eh... Your funeral. " She said casually. " To be honest, I don't know why she keeps me alive... I don't even know how I got away from her alive. She's not going to be happy when she sees m- "

" What part of "shut up", do you not understand? " Sapphire groaned.
RazorSharp scoffed. " Fine. Fine... Just trying to kill time before one of us actually gets killed. ... Got any snacks? " Razor asked and Sapphire smacked a hoof to his face.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 21 -

Another day had passed and RazorSharp woke up with a yawn, grunting in slight pain. The wounds from RubyHunters throwing knives still hurt badly but were beggining to heal, albeit slowly.
Sapphire was however kind enough to bandage her up and not punish her too badly for driving him mad with her rambling which, of course, she did on purpose.
Sapphire was already awake, paceing back and forth, a worried look on his face.

" What's wrong killer? Still worried about your sister? " Razor asked, her legs slightly sore and raw from the rope tied around them. She sat up but quickly fell over and grunted, annoyed, pulling herself up. " You know, this is almost k!nky if it wasn't for the fact you're just waiting for Exiled to pick me up. " Razor chuckled.
" How is it that you can still joke? Are you really that stupid? " Sapphire hissed, shooting her a stern look. RazorSharp shrugged but shook her head. " No... I'm terrified. I'm probably going to be killed by her or -

worse. ... I'm probably never going to see SteelWelder or AppleCider again. ... But I won't give her, you, or anypony trying to hurt the ponies I care about the pleasure of seeing me cry. " Razor answered honestly.
Sapphire hung his head and grinned. " Huh... You're tough for a Canterlot pet... I'll give you that. " He told her, sitting down.
RazorSharp made a face, staring at him closely. " I do have one question... Why are you doing this..? " She asked.
SapphireHunter looked at her surprised and stared at the ground guiltily.
" It's none of your business. So shut up before I gag you for the rest of the day. " He hissed.
Razor stared at him and relaxed a bit, shrugging. " Alright... Fair enough. " She said and Sapphire looked back over at her.
" Look-... It doesn't make up for anything we've done to you, Welder or that kid but-... I'm sorry... I wish it didn't have to be like this. " He said.
" What do you mean? You obviously get some kind of kick out of hurting ponies. " Razor huffed

" I admit it... I think it's changed me and Ruby over the years... but we hate doing it... But we're mercenaries. We need the money to get by... And-... I think it's changed us the more we did it. We never wanted to hurt ponies but the job calls for it... I know it'll never be enough and you'll never forgive me but-... I'm sorry... " Sapphire said.

There was silence for a long moment before RazorSharp spoke again. " You're right. It won't ever be enough. And I'll never forgive you. " She said, sounding surprisingly calm. " But that doesn't mean you don't deserve a second chance. " She added and Sapphire looked up at her, surprised.
" What? " He muttered, confused.
" I think you deserve punishment for your crimes... But I also think you deserve a second chance to make up for them... Ponies can change. And I see one who wishes nothing more than to be somepony good... I know what it's like when you don't have a choice but to do things we regret. Granted, nothing this bad, but-...

I still think you can change. All you can do is accept your punishment, and take that second chance while you have it. ... I should be dead for what I did... but I was given a second chance and I changed that... That's part of the reason Exiled wants me. And believe me. She deserves far worse than the both of us... If she ever wants to redeem herself, she better pray for forgiveness for everything she's done... " Razor said, and Sapphire looked away for a moment.

Their attention was drawn to behind him when they heard hooves snapping a falled branch and Razors eyes widened. " Sully?! " She said, shocked. SteelWelder twitched and looked like she hadn't slept in days.

Sapphire grabbed his knife and confronted her.
" Sapphire don't! Trust me, she'll kill you! She won't hesitate! Remember what I said, you can change! Don't fight her! " Razor shouted, trying to get herself free from the ropes tied around her.

SteelWelder laughed and grinned at Sapphire. " You... I'm going to enjoy killing you for all you've done to us... Your sister will be so happy to see you again. Once I bring you back to her in pieces. " Welder chuckled, grabbing her blade.

SteelWelder swung and Sapphire dodged, taking a swipe at her but missed. Welder swung, knocking the knife away from him and sheathed her blade.
Sapphire took a step back and Razor tried to get to his fallen knife.

" I will tear you apart... I want you to beg! " Welder yelled, a twisted grin on her face. Sapphire was about to take a swing at her when SteelWelder tackled him to the ground and began beating and screaming at him.

RazorSharp tackled Welder and held her tightly. " Sully, stop! I'm okay! I'm okay! Look at me! Welder, look at me! " Razor held her and SteelWelder stared at her, a lost and terrified look in her eyes. She clung to her crying and Razor held her tightly, looking over at Sapphire.

He was shaking, practicly cowering in a ball on the ground, now bruised and beaten badly. Blood dripped from his mouth and he looked up at Razor, terrified. She waved a hoof at him, mouthing at him to just stay down and be quiet until she calmed SteelWelder who was still crying and clinging to Razor.
" I'm okay... I'm safe... I'm not going anywhere Welder... " She whispered, running a hoof through her mane.
She looked at her and shook her head. " Welder... What have you done to yourself... Come on... We're going home... " She said and let SteelWelder lead the way.
She turned to Sapphire who strugled to stand. " Come on... You too... Just-... stay behind me and don't talk... " Razor instructed. Sapphire nodded, still shaking in fear.

---

Back at the barn, SteelWelder stopped, not wanting to open the door. SapphireHunter looked around, slightly confused.
" Everything alright Sully? " Razor asked and Welder shook her head, looking guilty. " What's wrong? Welder I'm oka-... Wait-... We haven't heard from Ruby-... Welder don't tell me you-... " Razor trailed off.
SteelWelder hung her head and bucked the doors open, galloping to the other side of the barn and Razor had a horrified look on her face. " Oh-... Celestia... " Razor muttered. " Ruby..? Ruby can you hear me..? " Razor asked, trying to sound as gentle as possible.
" Don't touch me! P-please... Please don't... please... make her stop... please make her stop... " Ruby wimpered, shaking violently.
" It's okay! Ruby it's okay... I'm not here to hurt you... Look... You're brother's here... You're fine. Welder won't hurt you anymore... " Razor tried to calm her down.
RubyHunter could barely stand and she needed medical attention badly.

" S-Saphhire! " Ruby smiled slightly. She went to move but the chains around her prevented her from going far and she collapsed back to the ground.
Sapphire stared at her, stunned. " Ruby-... "
" Don't touch me! " She screamed, cowering in the corner of the barn.
RazorSharp had an angered look on her face and turned around. " Sapphire, look after your sister... " She said, unlocking her shackles. " I need to have a talk with Welder... " She groweled.

---

" SteelWelder! " Razor barked, looking disgusted. " What the HELL is wrong with you!? " Razor yelled at her. SteelWelder flinched, not looking up at Razor. " I-... I-... T-they always take something from me... somepony I care about... t-they took you... I g-got so tired of losing ponies I loved! I wanted to get back at ponies like them! "
RazorSharp scoffed. " Sully! You tortured her! Litarally tortured her! Have you seen Ruby?! She's broken! She's terrified of her own brother! You're no better than the ponies who hurt you! "

SteelWelder gulped and looked up at Razor. " I-I'm sorry... I c-couldn't control myself... I thought I lost you... I wanted revenge... I wanted them both to suffer... I-it was wrong... I'm sor-... "
" Sorry doesn't fix it Welder. " RazorSharp cut her off. " That was sadistic, Welder... I get you wanted revenge but there is a line, Sully... You crossed that line way too far... I want you to go to the barn, go upstairs, call a doctor, clean up the mess in the barn, and YOU, are paying for both their medical bills... And Ruby's future mental health care... Because you have hurt those two far more than they hurt us Welder... DarkScroll was right... You do need to learn to control yourself... " Razor said, leaving her there and returned to the Hunter Twins.

" I'm sorry... " Welder muttered.

---

RazorSharp returned to the barn and saw Sapphire his best trying to comfort Ruby.
" She won't stop shaking... And she keeps muttering for someone to stop hurting her... " Saphhire said, stareing at her.
" Her horn-... Celestia... I can't believe she did this... " Razor muttered.
Ruby's eyes darted around the barn and she still shook, looking terrified. " She won't be able to use magic anymore... " Sapphire mumbled. Razor nodded. " Yeah... Ruby... I want you to come up stairs with me and your brother. I promise nopony will hurt you, okay? " Razor said, leading them both up stairs.
It wasn't long before Welder arrived and both Sapphire and Ruby gave her terrified looks, while Razor sent a chill up her spine with a cold stare. She didn't say a word, making the call for a doctor.

" SteelWelder is going to pay for both your medical needs... You both need a doctor right now. Especially your sister... " Razor told them and Sapphire looked shocked. " R-really..? A-after all we did..? "

RazorSharp nodded, smiling. " Yes... And-... "we", are so very sorry for what happened to your sister... Where do you live? I can come and help keep an eye on her. ... I think you're going to need some help her for a while. "
" We uhm-... don't really live anywhere. We usually just camp out wherever. " Sapphire told her.
Razor thought for a moment. " I'll pay to find you both a small appartment in Ponyville. You'll be safe and you can both start fresh. And before you say it, it's not too much... Believe me, I can pay for it combined with what me and Welder make in the forge here and at Canterlot. " Razor smiled.
" T-thank you so much... I-... guess, consider us even... for what we've done to you... I suppose we had this coming... " Sapphire said.
Razor nodded and trotted over to Welder. " We're going to talk later... " She whispered.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 22 -

The sound of metal clashing against metal filled the air as DarkScroll blocked an attack from SilverShield. He dodged another two swings, side stepping a quick thrust and shoved him back, taking a swing but met the flat of Shields blade. He sent Scrolls sword upwards and swung, but Scroll ducked and struck SilverShield in the chest with a powerful hoof and SilverShield grunted, reeling back slightly but recovered and parried an attack. DarkScroll focussed and his eyes glowed and he grinned. With a powerfull swing he aimed his blade for SilverShields neck and Shield jumped over his sword, landing on the flat of his blade, forcing it to the ground and sheathed his own, striking him in the chest once and again across the face, send Scroll stumbling to the ground.

DarkScroll quickly shook off the pain and regained his senses, standing up. He sheathed his sword and smiled slightly, bowing his head. " Impressive improvment SilverShield. I believe you are finally -

ready to fight in the tournament. Mind you... You will be facing experianced fighters, former royal gaurd, mercenaries and warriors. I have taught you all you need to know... The rest, you must learn yourself. " DarkScroll said.
SilverShield smiled. " Thank you, DarkScroll... I couldn't have done it without you. "
---

RazorSharp followed SteelWelder through the rows of tents and small stands in the town. " How come I've never heard of these kinds of tournaments before? " She asked.
SteelWelder laughed and grinned at her. " Because. You prissy Canterlot types despise our, "uncouth displays of senseless violence and poor sword play". " Welder laughed, immitating a Canterlot noble. RazorSharp just rolled her eyes.
" Trust me. You high falutin' types don't like the taste of real sweat and blood and the feel of a real battle. I on the other hoof, grew up learning all about this kind of stuff. "
RazorSharp scoffed and stamped a hoof on the ground.

" Fine! I'll show you I'm not some spoiled Canterlot brat. I want to enter too! " She said, puffing her chest out slightly and stared at Welder.

SteelWelder stared at her with a look on her face. " What-... in-... Equestria are ya doing darlin'? " She asked and RazorSharp blushed slightly looking around and giggled nervously. " Er... Trying to look like a warrior... H-heh. " She answered and Welder shook her head, wraping a hoof around her. " Well stop... Cause ya look rediculous. Just be you. I know you can fight! But you are a pegasus... Hmm... " Welder looked her up and down. Razor looked at her confused. " What's wrong with that? " Razor asked, looking at her wings.
" Well-... Years ago, this was an earth pony only competition. So you'll have to follow some strict rules if you want to compete. Since y'all can't seem to fight fairly. " Welder chuckled. " That is not-..! Yeah, okay. I get that. Just tie my dang wings down. I'll still wipe the floor without them. " Razor grinned.

SteelWelder smiled, shaking her head. " Come on. I'll help you get geared up. The practice rounds start soon. " Welder led her to a tent that served as a changing room for putting on equipment and armor.

---

" Just stand still, I'll help you get your stuff on. It'll only be a minute. " Welder said, sorting through armor one of the on site blacksmiths had preppared for them.

" So tough gal... You've never once told me what got you so interested in being a fighter. " Razor said, standing still as Welder tried to find a comfortable fit for her training armor.
" Well... My father-... The-... one who adopted me when I was little, was a blacksmith also. I was a destructive little thing as a filly and he started training me when I was little. Nothing too intense at first but as I got older, he promised to never go easy on me, and I never asked him too. ... I was seventeen when he died... It was at one of these tournaments actually. He was fighting and the pony he was fighting was a paid -

mercenary with ill intent... And my father was the target... The pony who paid was jelous that he was always beating him every time they faught and got rid of him... Of course everpony watching went to help and the judges rushed to stop the criminal but I-... kind of lost it... I jumped the fence that kept spectators at a distance, galloped to him, grabbed his sword and faught... I was so torn apart and out of my league fighting a skilled mercenary, that I got hurt. That's when I got my cutie mark funny enough. Not for forgeing, but fighting... The more pain I was in, the stronger I got. And-... I killed him... Of course there was a lot of police issues but in the end I was let off the hook and I swore to train ever since. " Welder said with a smile.

" Wow... You certainly had an eventfull afternoon that day. " Razor was surprised she even survived.

" Yep... Fighting's in my blood. And I wanted to make my father proud... So I kept fighting. "

SteelWelder tightened one of the straps on Razors armor and smiled. " Alright! I just need to but this on you now. " Welder held a belt with two straps to hold Razors wings down on it. " This is for your wings. It straps on under your stomach so a blade can't accidentally cut it loose mid duel. So uhm-... Sorry. " Welder smiled sheepishly and blushed, making a face.
RazorSharp looked at her confused as she slid under her to strap the belt on.
Welder groaned, not liking her wings being restrained. " Ugh... Why couldn't they find something more comfortable. And less-... Intimate, to put on. "

SteelWelder chuckled, tightening the strap. " Nopony said being a warrior was glamerous Razor! You're all set. Get your weapon, and let's see who we're up against... "

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 23 -

GoldenDream waved to a cutomer as they laughed and went back to work.
It wasn't long before she picked a pony out of the crowd that she recognized. A pony she had only met once but could never forget. One she hadn't seen in the two months since it happened. Her jaw hung open slightly and she waved a hoof at CoffeePatches to come over. " C-Coffee, take over for a minute. I uh-... I got to go. " She said, darting out the cafe and followed the pony.

" Oi! You! W-wait! Stop! " She called, galloping up to her. " Y-you! It's you... " She huffed, catching up.

" Hm hmm... It has been a while... GoldenDream? Right? "

" Yep. ... Where have you been all this time? It's like you've vanished... TimeLock... " GoldenDream trailed off, sounding slightly sad she didn't have time to talk to the strange pony.
TimeLock smiled. " Oh. You know-... Here... There... Doing-... Stuff. " Lock smiled, checking the time on her pocket watch. " I uhm-... I'm terribly sorry, but I have -

to go. It's been lovely to see you again! I'll-... "

" Wait! " GoldenDream stopped her before she could gallop off and TimeLock turned around.
" All those thing you spoke of... Those places you use to take Sinatra... Are they real? Is what you do actually real and not just some powerful unicorn magic..? " GoldenDream asked.

TimeLock smiled. " It is... It was all real... The last little adventure I had with him was when we rescued him from the alternate dimension we slipped into... "

" So-... You've been traveling alone? ... Again? " GoldenDream gave her a slightly sympathetic look.
TimeLock was quiet for a moment. " It was nice talking to you Dreamer. " She said and began to trot away.
" Wait! Wait. ... I-... I want to go with you. " GoldenDream said, yanking her jacket to pull her back.
TimeLock gave her a surprised look. " You? Want to travel with me? " She asked.
GoldenDream nodded. " Yes! I want to know what it was like for Sinatra. There was always a look of wonder in his eyes-

whenever he got back from somewhere with you. He still looks at things so much differently... I-... almost owe you a thank you for helping him out... I want to go with you. " Dreamer stepped in front of her, looking surprisingly serious.

" GoldenDream, I can't promise you'll be safe... " TimeLock said, trying to push past her but Dreamer stood her ground. " Okay. " She said with a smile.
" And it will be dangerous. " TimeLock added.
" Okay. "
Lock stared at her, making a face. " And it could be really, really challangeing physically and mentally! "
" Okay! " GoldenDream nodded, smiling brightly.
TimeLock groaned. " There is nothing I can say that will change your mind is there? "
GoldenDream shook her head. " Nope. ... But that grumpy old cow better not lock me out again like it did last time. " GoldenDream said.
TimeLock smiled. " Well then... The Tardis awaits, Miss Dreamer! " TimeLock galloped down the path with GoldenDream close behind.

---

Once they arrived, GoldenDream shut the Tardis door behind her and took a deep breath. " Wow, this place is still weird... " Dreamer muttered.

" Alright! Where to go, where to go. Perhaps beyond the boarders of Equestria. The planet of crystal, that the Crystal Empire was inspired by in a time even before the princesses. The second war of the three tribes possibly?! " TimeLock circled the controls.

" What do you think? You're the time-... pony-... lord-... lady-... alien-... weird-... thingy. " Dreamer shrugged.
" That entire sentance was just political correctness gone mad. Anyway! I know where to go! Hold on tight Dreamer, it's gonna be a bumpy ride! " TimeLock called.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 24 -

FeatherTouch let out a nervous sigh before knocking on JazzHooves door. It had been only a little while since the two moved to Ponville and with the help of GoldenDream, they learned their way around quickly. Jazz's door opened and he smiled brightly at Feather.

" Good morning FeatherTouch! Didn't expect to see you here. You're usually walking around the park by now. "
FeatherTouch tried his best not to blush and smiled back at him. " Morning! H-heh... Yeah.. I was uhm-... Curious if you'd want to have a little breakfast over at my place. Er-... Although now I say, it sounds stupid considering our appartments are right across from eachother... Shoot... " FeatherTouch looked embaressed and JazzHooves laughed, shaking his head. " Sorry Feather. Even if that wasn't true, I can't right now. I have a dance class I have to teach. H-how about-... I don't know-... Dinner..? " Jazz asked, sounding bashful.
FeatherTouch gave his a slightly surprised look.

" Really..? Dinner..? " He asked and JazzHooves nodded. " Yeah! Sure, why not. My treat for turning you down. " He said. The two stared at each other for a moment and FeatherTouch spoke up. " A-are you asking me out on a date..? " He asked and Jazz quickly looked over at his clock. " N-no! Of course not! That's just- psssh! Yeah, I gotta run, so I'll see you later. Gotta go! TOODLES! " Jazz said quickly, boltling down the hall.

FeatherTouch watched him leave and shrugged, making his was to Dreamer's cafe alone.

---

GoldenDream smiled at FeatherTouch and placed a cup of coffee beside him, his head resting on the table as he nudged a half empty bowel of salad, a slightly sad look on his face.

" What's wrong grumpy hooves? " GoldenDream asked, a kind smile on her face.
" I'm fine Dreamer... " FeatherTouch mumbled and GoldenDream rolled her eyes, sitting down next to him. FeatherTouch glanced over at her, confused. " What are you doing..? " He asked.
" FeatherTouch. You are almost always smiling. Something's got you down so I'm doing what any good friend does. Helping! So what's eating at you, huh? " GoldenDream stared at him and she grinned. " Is it about JazzHooves..? "
FeatherTouch let out a frustrated groan and sat up, glaring at her.
" Aww! Even your growels of anger are adorable. " Dreamer giggled and FeatherTouch slammed his head on the table, frusterated. " I told you! Me and Jazz are just friends! We've been just friends, for a very long time! There is nothing between us! "

" Bingo! And that's why you're all-... Sinatra-y. " GoldenDream said, geting up.
" Who's Sinatra? " FeatherTouch asked, looking confused.
GoldenDream waved a hoof and shook her head. " Sush. Story for another day. Feather... Do you have feelings for JazzHooves..? Hmm..? " She grinned, raising an eyebrow.
FeatherTouch scoffed, blusing as he shoved her slightly. " Wah-.. No! O-of course not! I-I never-... Ju-just-... NO! "
GoldenDream laughed, smiling. " FeatherTouch, you are such a bad lier. You're blushing. You're stuttering. You're body language is all over the place! And believe me... You're a shy little fu.cker...- " Dreamer grinned, and Feather cut in. " Hey, language. " He scoffed, and Dreamer continued. " Trust me, I've seen it before... You've been friend for a long time! Take a chance! Tell him how you feel! If he's a real friend, at least he'll listen to what you have to say and turn you down nicely. Maybe he even feels the same way? " GoldenDream smiled.

FeatherTouch thought, looking a bit shy and smiled at Dreamer. " You're right. I know he probably doesn'r but I just need to get it off my chest... Thanks Dreamer! " FeatherTouch said, hugging her. He payed for the coffee and his meal and galloped out the cafe.
GoldenDream chuckled and winked at VelvetMystery who sat at the table behind where Feather was sitting and she stared at her surprised. " How-... d-did you know he felt like that..? " She asked.
" Trust me. He just needed a little push. They're getting together and they're perfect for eachother. " Dreamer smiled, blushing slightly.
" H-how do you know that? " Velvet asked. Dreamer chuckled. " Trust me darling... You'd be surprised how many ponies have trotted through those door and have fallen for their special somepony because of me... They just needed a little sweetness and a push... Now! About you and this, Riley, deer... " Dreamer grinned and Velvet blushed. " C-Celestia sakes... " She mumbled shyly.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 25 -

BlackRose woke up with a yawn and stared out the window, a tired smile on her face. She shook herself awake and looked over at WhiteFlame nudging him gently.
" Flame... It's morning... You have that potion you need to brew for StarCaster... And we said we'd visit Sage and meet BlueBird... WhiteFlame... " Rose mumbled. She groaned slightly nudged him. " Wake up lazy flank... "
After there was no seponse, BlackRose got out of bed. Her horn glowed and she gently pulled the pillow from under his head and grinned, suddenly yanking it out from under him, making WhiteFlame jump to his hooves. " I didn't do it! ... Oh. Morning Rose. " He smiled, calming himself down. BlackRose gave him a curious look, levitating the pillow back to the bed. " You were sleeping pretty hard. You're usually up before I am. Everything alright? " BlackRose asked, nuzzling him.
WhiteFlame smiled at her, looking slightly nervous.

" Honestly-... I don't know... I keep having these nightmares and they're-... odd. Like they're trying to warn me? " WhiteFlame fixed his mane which was now a mess and looked back over at BlackRose who was running a brush through hers and looking at him, worried.
" Maybe you've been inhaling too many potion fumes? You remember what happened to GrayShade quite a few years ago? " Rose suggested. WhiteFlame shook his head. " No... I can tell some sort of magic is at work here. " Flame muttered. BlackRose made a face, putting her brush down and trotted up to WhiteFlame. " What did I say about dark magic, Flame..? " She hissed and WhiteFlame looked scared, shaking his head. " I haven't touched your dark magic tomes! I know what they do to me. ... But I do feel like it's something sinister... A weird gut feeling that I don't like. " WhiteFlame mumbled, looking away.

BlackRose tried to think, trotting down the hallway and knocked on both IvoryRose's and WinterMist's doors to wake them up.

" Hmm... Well what are they about? " BlackRose asked.
WhiteFlame fell silent for a moment and stared at BlackRose sadly.
" Me and the kids... What happens to us? " Rose pushed, leading WhiteFlame into the kitchen.
" You die... " WhiteFlame answered and BlackRose stared at him, letting out a nervous sigh. " Well... It's a good thing they're just nightmares. You're probably just tired WhiteFlame... " Rose said, kissing him gently. " If anything, the only thing we have to worry about is Ivory's summon- "
" TrinitySpark kills you... " WhiteFlame cut her off and BlackRose fell silent. She turned to face him, looking furious. " WhiteFlame, I am not letting anything happen to this family... Not to you, Ivory, Winter or me... They're just dreams. The product of an tired and stressed out pony. I think you need a little time to relax. " Rose assured him. " Now. I'm going outside really quick to check on Ivory's newest little garden out front. Think you can handle that big boy? " Rose teased him.

WhiteFlame rolled his eyes, laughing. " Alright, I get it. I'm being paranoid. And besides... A little break from brewing for a day or two does sound nice. "

---

It was long before WhiteFlame galloped down the hall once he heard BlackRose yell for him. " Ro-.. TrinitySpark! " He groweled, fireing a bolt of magic at her.
Trinity countered the attack and trotted over to BlackRose who was being held in place by magic. She groaned, barely able to talk. " Let me go Trinity! " She hissed, and TrinitySpark just laughed. " Oh you two are amusing. But I'm afraid I've had enough of both your games. Give me that tome and all this will stop. " Trinity ordered and WhiteFlame fired another bolt of magic at her, but she quickly dodged the attack, fireing a surge of energy at him. He cried in pain and fell to the ground, trying to get back to his hooves.
" You'll regret that TrinitySpark! " BlackRose yelled, most of her body still stiff from the spell.

" Enough! I have the right to kill you both right now and believe me, the Sisterhood is very good at cover ups when it comes to the deaths of ponies who refuse to give up stolen magical artifacts. That tome is stolen BlackRose. From me. And I want it back... " TrinitySparks horn glowed and BlackRose cried in pain as it felt like she was being crushed under the spell.
" I can pop you like an over inflated balloon... All I have to do is squeeze... " TrinitySpark threatened.

WhiteFlame got to his hooves and glared at her. " You leave her alone or I swear to Celestia-..! "
" You'll what? Kill me? I'd like to see you try... " TrinitySpark grinned as she readied another burst of magic.

WinterMist and IvoryRose galloped out of the house and didn't hesitate to take action.
" No! Don't fight her! " WhiteFlame yelled.
IvoryRose summoned his TimerWolf but TrinitySpark already fired a dark beam of magic at the beast and it let out a pained screach. It's glowing blue, almost white body turned -

black and faced Ivory, groweling at him. " T-that's not possible... " He mumbled, taking a few steps back, shaking in fear.
The beast took a swipe at Ivory and with that he was thrown to the fround, blood dripping from three large wounds.
" Ivory! " WhiteFlame darted over to help him when the summond beast quickly pinned him to the ground, clawing and tearing at him.
" TrinitySpark, stop this! Please! " Rose begged, still trying to fight off the spell.

WinterMist went dive bombed TrinitySpark but she summoned a berrier and Winter crashed into it, yelling in pain as magic surged through her. She fell to the ground and BlackRose glared at TrinitySpark.
" I'll kill you for this! " She yelled. Her horn glowed and the spell keeping her trapped shattered. She fired a beam of magic at Trinity who just rolled her eyes and countered it.
BlackRose breathed heavily looking around her. IvoryRose and WinterMist bother were on the ground and she could barely see them breathing.

WhiteFlame was at the mercy of IvoryRose's corrupted summon. He was bloody and beaten, struggling to stand.
" I knew this was going to happen... I won't let you kill them... If you have to, kill me. " He grunted and cried in pain as the summon attacked him again.
TrinitySpark's horn flashed and it vanished as she trotted up to WhiteFlame.
BlackRose charged her but Trinity sent a blast of magic through her and she stumbled to the ground, now at Trinity's hooves.
" I've had enough of you, BlackRose... You've been trying to for so long to defy my and the rules of the Huntresses... The ones you tried to join... Now it's time you pay for your crimes against not only us, but Equestria. "

BlackRose shook her head, terrified. " Leave him alone... He's suffered enough... Please... I'm the one you want. "
TrinitySpark grinned at WhiteFlame. " You're pathetic... " She said and Rose shook her head. " N-no! Trinity, that's low even for you! I know what you're doing! Stop! " Rose yelled at her.

TrinitySpark smiled at WhiteFlame, seeing a hopeless look in his eyes. " Nopony needs you WhiteFlame... A scared, weak, little pain like you... You're a mistake and you know it, don't you... So why don't you just- " TrinitySpark was cut off when BlackRose drove a hoof into her face and WhiteFlame shook his head, shaking off the spell that lether toy with his mind.
BlackRose regretted her actions as TrinitySpark glared at her and her horn flared, choking BlackRose with her magic. " I'm taking you with me and you will pay for that! And so lover boy here doesn't follow... " She grinned and there was a burst of magic and WhiteFlame screached in pain, blood dripping down his face and BlackRose saw his horn snap off.
" STOP! Please! Just stop hurting him! ... I accept any punishment you see fit. Just don't hurt him anymore... Please... I give you my word... " Rose hung her head, looking at WhiteFlame with tears in her eyes. " I'm so sorry... "
" Hm hmm... That's a good girl... "

TrinitySpark chuckled and the two vanished through a portal she summoned.

WhiteFlame mumbled and stumbled as his vission blurred. " N-no... R-rose... S-she'll kill-... Nghh... " He mumbled and collapsed.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 26 -

WinterMist trotted into WhiteFlame and BlackRose's bedroom and looked up at her father, worried.
BlackRose had been missing for several days and the entire household was heartbroken.
" H-hey dad... How's you're head? " Winter asked, trying to smile at him.
WhiteFlame let out a sigh, and shook his head. It still ached slightly and his horn felt strange, and mostly numb. " I'm fine Winter... Why don't you go check on your brother. " Flame mumbled, paceing.
WinterMist looked away before nodding at IvoryRose who now stood behind her.
" Dad... Please... We know TrinitySpark is dangerous but we think we have a plan. " Ivory said, sounding nervous.
" Ivory-... Look... I want nothing more than to get her back... But she's not coming back... Okay... " WhiteFlame shot down the idea. He looked up, surprised when he heard another voice and someone walk down the hall.
" Well you won't get her back with that attitude. " StarCaster grinned.

WhiteFlame forced a smile and hugged his long time friend. " Caster! It's been too long. Er-... But-... What are you doing here? " Flame asked.
StarCaster smiled and led the three to the living room. IvoryRose and WinterMist grinned from ear to ear.
" GoldenDream? DarkSage? What's-... going on here..? " WhiteFlame asked.
DarkSage turned to WhiteFlame and saw his horn. " I think we both have a reason to want some revenge on TrinitySpark... " He groweled.
" Yeah. Nopony hurts my friends, and gets away with it. " GoldenDream smiled at him and stood next to Caster.
" You want to fight TrinitySpark!? Are you all crazy!? " Flame scolded them.
DarkSage stepped forward and nodded. " We have a plan. But you're not going to like it... "

---

WhiteFlame trotted out the door, the tome TrinitySpark wanted o so badly sticking out of his saddlebags. He looked around nervously when his eyes met Trinity's who apeared out of nowhere.
" You lost, WhiteFlame... Give me the tome before things get messy. " She ordered, sounding frusterated.
" BlackRose first! Or you'll have to fight me... " WhiteFlame groweled and TrinitySpark laughed. She summoned a portal beside her and Rose hit the ground with a thud and Flame grinned.
She was a little bruised but mostly unharmed. She looked like she was starving though.
" You messed with the wrong family TrinitySpark. " Flame laughed. " NOW! " He yelled and StarCaster blasted Trinity with a powerful bolt of magic, causing her to stumble. GoldenDream and DarkSage bolted out of their hiding place and struck her at the same time.
" Yoohoo! Yeah... See you made me angry because you hurt my friends so now it's your turn. " Dreamer grinned and TrinitySpark shook off the pain, groaning at her.

" You!? An oversized cotton ball. Hah ha! Oh, I'd love to see you try. " Trinity laughed and her horn glowed. GoldenDream yawned and stood her ground. " Oh, I won't be fighting you... He will. " She chuckled and pointed a hoof behind her.
" What? " TrinitySpark turned around and came face to face with DarkSage.
" Surprise... " He said and struck her in the chest and tackled her to the ground. She shook free, useing her magic to send him into the air and bucked him, sending Sage tumbling into WhiteFlame.

TrinitySpark heard something hissing behind her and she spun around, taking a few steps back as a massive serpent hissed at her. IvoryRose's horn glowed with a dark aura and he smiled at Trinity, waving a hoof as she dodged the snakes strikes and slid over it's body.
WinterMist stopped her and kicked her midair and laughed at her. " That was for my parents! " She shouted as Trinity rolled on the ground, struggling to get up.

" You-... all-... h-have made a big mista-... "
" Oh, do shut up. " GoldenDream cut her off, striking her across the face with a hoof and trotting away with the flick of her tail.

" You did well. " IvoryRose rubbed the head of his summon and it vanished. DarkSage held TrinitySpark down as StarCaster used his magic to hold her in place.
TrinitySpark glared at WhiteFlame and he just smiled at her, watching her glare slowly turn to a dissapointed frown as she hung her head.

" O-okay... N-not my best landing. " BlackRose mumbled, trying to get up.
" BlackRose! " Flame hugged her and she smiled at him. " WhiteF-Flame... Ngh... I hit my head, one s-second... " She said, stumbling.

StarCaster spoke up, levitating TrinitySpark with his magic who just hung her head in defeat. " You all get some rest. I'll take Trinity to the police station... I'm glad everypony is safe and sound now. " Caster said with a smile and Trinity just glared at him.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 27 -

It was the middle of the night when Sinatra woke up with a jolt, trying to catch his breath.
Woken up by another nightmare. He looked around for a moment, realizing Travolta wasn't next to him and he began wondering if he was still dreaming.

Sinatra got to his hooves and quietly trotted downstairs where he saw Travolta laying on the couch, a candle burning on the table next to it.
" Travolta..? " Sinatra mumbled, obviously tired. " Why are you out here this late..? "

Travolta hung over the arm of the couch slightly, looking at something in his hooves in the candle light.
Sinatra sat next to him, resting his head on Travoltas chest as he sat up and stared at Sinatras lecklace he had made for him.
" My pendant? " Sinatra said, confused, and Travolta remained silent. There was a sad look in his eyes and it looked as though he were crying recently.
" Travolta..? What's wrong..? "

Travolta spoke, sounding hurt, and tired.

" I'm losing you Sinatra... " He said quietly.
Sinatra gave him a surprised look and was about to say something when Travolta cut him off. " No, okay... Just-... don't... You know exactly what I mean.. " He said, rubbing Sinatras leg with a gentle hoof.
Fresh marks and dried blood was normal for him. And Sinatra wincing in pain every time he touched the tender wounds.

" You've been strong for too long Sinatra... I know I'm losing you... How many times have you harmed yourself..? How often do I have to rush you to the hospital? Or cut you down from a rope, or pry a knife out of your hooves. Or pull you back from a high up ledge. ... Too many times... And it's like you don't even care... Not about me but the pain you'd be in... "

Sinatra gave him a guilty look and spoke up. " T-Travolta I'm so-... "
" Don't... " He was cut off again. " I know you're sorry... I know you mean it... Just-... I'm frusterated... Because I can't blame you, or me, or anypony. And I know I'm not enough... "

" Travolta, please... Don't say that... " Sinatra mumbled sadly.
" But it's true! I see that look in your eyes every day Sinatra! And it gets stronger and stronger every time. You can't even hide it anymore. You've given up. And-... you don't even care... And it breaks my heart, Sinatra. It breaks my heart knowing you go through life in that much pain, and in that frame of mind... And I can't even help you anymore. ... I-... I'm-... ready to lose you... I'm waiting for it... Because I know I will... " Travolta stared at him, trying to hold back tears. " Tell me I'm wrong. You don't want to be here. " He said, shaking slightly.

Sinatra stared back at him in silence, looking hurt. " I'm so sorry Travolta... " Sinatra said quietly, looking down.
Travolta broke down, holding Sinatra tightly. " I'm sorry... I'm sorry you hurt that much Sinatra... That you feel like that's the only way out... "

Sinatra wrapped his hooves around Travolta and rested his head on his chest, shaking.

" I'm scared Travolta... I just want it all to go away... " Sinatra mumbled.
Travolta didn't let Sinatra go. He nuzzled him, and whispered something.
" I'm never letting you go... I won't let you do this to yourself... I promise... "

Sinatra was tired and started to fall asleep in Travoltas hooves. " I'll just keep hurting you Travolta... I do- "

Travolta stopped him, wraping his wings around Sinatra to help comfort him. " Don't... You're perfect the way you are Sinatra... You're jurst-... broken... We're all a little broken I think... " Travolta said quietly, and Sinatra fell asleep.

" I love you Sinatra... I only wish you'd see how special you are... " He mumbled, and ended up falling asleep himself.

- End Episode -

Well... I'm not sleeping any time soon.
I just watched the most disturbing sh!t in my life.
I'm legit freaked out right now. "xD

Also I'm typing this here because I'm using my ipod.

- Season 4. Episode 28 -

TrinitySparked paced, groaning in frustration as her horn glowed and she tore a letting it half, throwning the ripped paper through the bars of her small cell as StarCaster trotted up to the door along with a police pony.
The police pony opened the door and TrinitySpark shot him a look as he trotted away and StarCaster spoke.
" I came to visit, but kt seems you got off the hook for attempted murder... " Caster scoffed, looking at her, disgusted.
TrinitySpark groweled at him, glaring at Caster. " Oh, do shut up! I didn't get off scott free you dunce. " She levitated one half of the letter and Caster stared at it, surprised.
" I-isn't that the Canterlot royal crest?! " He said, seeing two stamps on the corner. The other, he didn't recognize.
" Yes. The other-... is The Sisterhood. The Huntresses of Equestria. Turns out I've violated some of our-... 'rules'. " She groaned.
" You assaulted innocents as well children! I think that violates any decent or sane -

ponys rules! " He scolded her.
TrinitySpark waved a dissmissive hoof at him, rolling her eyes.
" Please! Save me your lectures. You're worse than Princess Twilight. Celestia's retainers hid a spell in the letter, as well as my higher ups... My magic has been weakened by force until I, 'learn my lesson' for what I did... Bloody fools don't know what they've done... I should have killed them... Now everypony is in danger... " She said, and a chill went down StarCasters spine. There was a tone in her voice... It was fear... BlackRose explained to him that Huntresses feared nothing. Not monsters, curses, fighting, spells or death. And for something to frighten Trinity, must be something that even the princesses feared.
" How could you say that?! Wait-... Why? All you wanted was a summoners tome! Yes they're rare and posses strange magic but is it worth killing for?! " StarCaster glared at her and TrinitySpark wanted nothing more than to set him ablaze and listen to him scream as he burned.

However, her magic was greatly weakened and she was reduced to only basic spells every normal unicorn knew.
" I didn't want that stupid tome! The huntresses aren't concerned about dusty relics or rare tomes... There's a power, StarCaster... I sensed it years ago but only briefly before it faded and I lost the trail... But now it awakens... And it wants revenge again. " TrinitySparks horn glowed and she looked terrified. " I sense it... It's near... Ponies are going to suffer and die... And nothing can stop it... " She muttered.

" Who is it? How has nopony caught them? The police, or royal gaurd. The Huntresses!? A mercenary or something. Nopony can hide forever. " Caster said.

" Not a 'who', StarCaster... An it... A book... A living book. Pages made of flesh, and binding of hide. Ink of blood and immages of lives stolen... A book of pure evil. The things nightmares fear and demons cower from... A book of shadows and darkness of which nopony can control... "

" Oh, you have got to be joking! TrinitySpark, there is no such thing. " Caster shook his head, laughing but TrinitySpark just stared at him blankly.
" The book grows with every life it take Caster... I wasn't joking... The binding, made of the hide of a pony... The pages-... One added with each life taken... Made of the skin of the victim. Infinite ammounts of pages fill it Caster... You turn a page and turn it back and it chages in the blink of an eye... The ink is blood... Tests were once run on it and after a day, we stopped once we reached a hundred and made no dent in it's infinite pages... Because we had only turned five so far... All the blood of ponies... All different... The immages in that book-... " TrinitySpark quickly shot him a look and spoke quickly. " Your friend, DarkSage. He encountered this book, and awoken it's power accidentally after decades of slumber. It was still weak, and it fell back into it's slumber. Until recently... BlackRose may not have known it, but -

it was hiding somewhere in her house... It's moved though... " Trinity huffed.

" How is that possible..? " StarCaster asked. His voice became shaky and he trembled slightly.

" I told you... It's a living thing... It can think. It can move using something stronger than magic... Some sort of advanced spell that not even I know, and the Princesses refuse to say anything about it's origins... My orders were to find it and bring it to our sorceress in charge to contain it so that it may never take the life of another pony. ... It kills in ways you would never believe if I told you... And with the death of each pony it grows stronger... Taking ponies under our noses day and night... Only few have escaped and most end up in mental hospitals for the rest of their days, taking their own lives upon returning, or pass because of their injuries... Or they're too scared to speak of it... "

" I'll help you find it. It can't be far, right? " StarCaster was determined to help.

TrinitySpark shot him a look and shook her head. " It's at it's next victims house... I can follow it's trail but my magic is weak right now. It'll be some time. And we could be two late... StarCaster-... Look-... What I did was wrong but I won't willingly put ponies in danger with my work... You'll die... I can't protect you and I can still resist it's magic long enough to call for another Huntress... It would kill you with ease... I won't do that to you. " She said, trotting off.

" Hmph... Why? If it's to help ponies, I'll help. And besides-... Nopony needs me... If I die then at least it would be for something. " Caster said with a smirk.

Trinity shook her head and sighed. " Fine... Don't expect me to save you though. "

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 29 -

Everything was quiet when Travolta shook his head, groaning as he pulled himself to his hooves. His vission was blurred and sunlight shone in his face through the window.
He tried to shake off the bizzar feeling and stared in confusion at the window.
It was broken. Only a few shards ofjagged gass that stayed in the frame were there. He then shook off small bits of drywall and dust from his wings, looking around the room, a shocked look on his face.

It was in fact his and Sinatra's bedroom, but everything was different.
Wall paper peeled off the wall, torn here and there. Window remained shattered. A thick layer of dust covered everything. Floor boards were broken, splintered, missing and warped. Small holes in the floor let Travolta see to the living room bellow. The bed was ripped. Claw marks covered it and springs stuck out of the matress.
Books were yellowed with age, ripped and torn.

Travolta was stunned, not knowing what to say or think.

It took him sevaral moments to realize Sinatra lying on the floor, passed out.
Travolta's heart skipped a beat and he quickly darted over to him, shaking him gently and nudging him. " Sinatra..? " He mumbled nervously, thinking the worst.
Sinatra coughed and looked up at Travolta, looking just as confused as he did a moment ago. " T-Travolta..? " He muttered tiredly. " Wh-where-.. Travolta, what's going on? " Sinatra got to his hooves, a terrified look on his face at what he saw. Travolta shook his head, a bit scared himself. " I don't know Sinatra... Something's going on and I don't-... I don't understand... H-how did we end up here? " Travolta's memory failed him and he couldn't remember anything before waking up.
" Me niether... " Sinatra said. His eyes widened and they both stared at eachother. " PepperFrost! " They said at the same time and galloped down the hall to his room.
Sinatra was distracted, seeing his door off the hinges and everything falling apart.

Sinatra gulped, running a hoof over a large claw mark in his wall. He could see the smallest streaks of blood along the edges of the three holes. He looked over at Travolta and instantly his heart sank.

Travolta stood over a bare matress, shaking and looking down at the bloodstaines covering it. It splattered the wall next to it and they failed to notice the trail going down the hall and down the stairs when they ran in.

" This can't be happening... " Travolta muttered, near tears. Sinatra slowly trotted up to him, his head hung low and chose his words carefully. " I'm s-sorry Travolta... " He mumbled and winced when Travolta turned to him, scared he'd yell or strike him. He took a deep breath slowly trotting back to their room. " ... He was just a kid, Sinatra... My baby brother... Who would do something like this..? " Travolta said, looking at Sinatra. All he could do was stare back, looking just as heart broken. PepperFrost was like a son to Sinatra.

For fifteen minutes, the two stallions stayed in silence, looking for anything they could use upstairs. Sinatra trotted up to Travolta who was in the bathroom with his saddle bags hanging between his teeth. " Only thing usable in our room.. " He said, sounding grim.
Travolta took them and strapped them on, trying to give Sinatra a hopeful look. " Thanks. ... All I found was a knife in here for some reason... Everything's just-... gone. I guess-... we could take it? " Travolta shrugged, looking at Sinatra nervously, who nodded.
" ... I'm holding onto it. " Travolta said quickly, checking the cabinet beneath the sink. " Bandages. That's something. " Travolta stuffed the small roll of medical wrap in his bags and they trotted downstairs. The old blood trail led to the door but trailed off half way down the hall to the door of the appartment building.
Sinatra let out a slight pant, looking tired. " H-hey Travolta... Is it me or is it kind of hot for spring wheather? " He said.

Travolta nodded. " It is war-... " He stopped, seeing a note on the now broken and coffee table.
Sinatra trotted around the room, looking at everything. The smashed piano, ripped couch and slowly decaying wall paper and even more claw marks.

Travolta sat down, looking at a metal thermus next to the yellowed note filled with water. He read it out loud for Sinatra.

- Don't waste water... Or food... And follow these rules if you want to survive.
1: Fear the cries of the living and the dead.
2: Don't leave town.
3: Don't move when it stares.
4: Don't ever look behind you when you're feeling watched.

Signed: SteelWelder. -

" My sister... " Travolta said, and Sinatra gave him a look. " Could be any more cryptic and ominous huh? ... We need to go into town. Maybe get some help from the police. " Sinatra told Travolta, who stared at him. " I don't think there is a town anymore Sinatra... I think Equestria is gone... Something happened here... Look around. Look at the note. Do you see how-

old it is? "

" Travolta, that's crazy. " Sinatra scoffed.
" Oh, so this is fake? " Travolta hissed.
Sinatra knew he was right. Something had happened... Something ver, very bad... He was breathing. He felt pain and emotion. This was no dream.
" N-no... Come on. Let's find GoldenDream... We need to see if she's okay. " Sinatra said, leading the way, and Travolta followed him. " Good idea... Celestia, let her be okay... " Travolta mumbled.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 30 -

Travolta led Sinatra out the appartment building and the two stood in shock at what they saw.

The sun beat down on them and Sinatra scuffed tge ground with a hoof. " Dirt and sand... It's practicly dust by now. " Sinatra said, looking around. Building remained abandoned, slowly withering away. There was no life at all. Trees were dead and bare. There was grass. No green at all. Flower beds lay empty or covered in dried bushed covered in thorns. The building had no vibrant colors. Everything was faded, washed out by the sun. Paths that were usually filled with busy and happy ponies were silent and empty.

A chill went down Sinatra's spine and he looked over at Travolta. " What's going on..? " He asked, sounding scared. Travolta shook his head, taking a cautious step forward. " I don't know Sinatra... Just uhm-... Come on... Just stay close to me. Let's get to the cafe. Maybe GoldenDream knows what's going on... " Travolta did not sound hopeful that they would-

even find the mare there. He wouldn't tell Sinatra but he feared she might not even still be alive.

---

Sinatra trotted closely behind Travolta, looking through the broken windows of the abandoned shops and homes of Ponyville. " Travolta... Look... " Sinatra mumbled nervously, pointing a hoof at the door of a smaller house. Claw marks covered the door as it barely hung on a single hinge. Old blood marks streaked the edges of the marks and a trail led out the door.
Travolta looked at the marks and gulped, looked back over at Sinatra. " Looks like the same thing that was at our place... " He muttered and Sinatra nodded. " What do you think that note meant? It didn't make a whole lot of sense. "
Again, Travolta nodded. " I don't know... Let's keep moving. I really don't want to find out. " Travolta said, leading the way.

---

It wasn't much longer before the two arrived at the cafe and hotel. The building suffered just like every other one.

Windows were smashed. The doors hung open and everything inside looked mangled. Dust covered everything and the sandy earth had begun to blow into the cafe.
What frightened the two stallions, were the ammount of old blood stains and claw marks covering everything.
" Stay close... Try to be quiet... " Travolta whispered to Sinatra as they entered the cafe. The only sound was their nervous breathing and hooves on the rough and damaged tile floor, covered in dirt and sand.
Travolta looked around the tables and booths of the cafe. Blood splattered the floor and tables.
There was a crunch and a snap, and Sinatra whiped around, stareing at Travolta who froze in place, slowly looking down.
His heart raced and he took a step back when he saw the skeleton of a pony.
" Oh-... Goddesses... " He mumbled, trembling.
A sudden realization hit Sinatra. " If that thing is compleatly bare-... How long have we been out..? " He asked.

Travolta looked at the skeleton again and winced, looking back at Sinatra. " Either we've been out a very, very long time... Or something stripped this thing clean right to the bone... " Travolta answered, now terrified himself. " Or both... " Sinatra said, looking around.

There was a low growel from behind the counter and the two jumped, ready to gallop out the cafe as fast as they could but froze, staring at the counter.
" Please tell me you heard that. " Travolta said, his voice shaky. Sinatra nodded and his heart pounded, hearing it again. " T-TimberWolf..? " He asked quietly. Travolta shook his head. " No... They don't sound like tha- " He was cut off when he saw a clawed paw reach over the counter and something pulled itself over and crawled onto it.

" N-no... N-no, that's not-... That's-... " A wave of both heartbreak and terror rushed over Sinatra when he saw the strange marking that looked all too familliar on the beast.

It was a disgusting looking moster, almost canine bit not quite. Like a science test gone horribly wrong. Its back legs had hooves instead of paws. The head and body of a wolf and mane and tail of a pony. It looked like it was starving as you could see the outline of bones on its body through the skin and short layer of fur. It's eyes gone and it glared at them with nothing but empty holes in its skull.

" GoldenDream... " Sinatra muttered and it snarled at him. Travolta yanked Sinatra out the cafe, begging to gallop along. " RUN! " He yelled and the beast stumbled over the counter, violently thrashing around as it chased them. Sinatra looked back and saw her covered in old bloodstains as she bared her razor like teeth, snarling at him. All Sinatra could do was gallop faster and catch up with Travolta who turned the corner and dived through a broken window of a building.
" Travolta! H-help! " Sinatra cried in pain when he felt claws tear into the flesh on his rump, trying to go faster.

He tripped as he felt claws scratch at him and draw fresh blood. He cried in pain, begging for Travolta to help.
It came when Travolta bucked the monster in the head and it let out a disturbing yelp and stumbled a bit. Travolta helped Sinatra and up and galloped around the corner, oushing him over and through a window, diving in himself and yanked him into an out of view corner, covering Sinatras mouth with a hoof.
Sinatra was breathing heavily, his eyes wide and never wanting Travolta to let him go. He could feel Travoltas heart pounding and they both shook in fear when they heard the beast growel in frustration and leave, not able to find them.

Travolta waited a good five minutes before letting Sinatra go and taking a deep breath, not realizing he had gotten Sinatras blood on him. " Hhh... hhh... A-are you okay..? " Travolta asked and Sinatra could just cling to Travolta and cry.
" Come on... Let's stay here for the rest of the day... There should be a bedroom in here... -

You're hind leg is torn up... Can you walk? " Travolta asked and Sinatra limped slightly, nodding. There was a broken and terrified look on his face. " I-... I want to go home... Something isn't right here but I-... I can't remember anything... This is home but it doesn't feel like it... And D-Dreamer... W-what happened to her... " Sinatra shook and Travolta led him to the bedroom of their temporary shelter for the day and wraped Sinatra's wounded leg. He left the wounds along his rump and smaller ones on his side alone. The best he could do was wash the blood away with some of the water from their thermus.
" Why is it so hot... " Travolta muttered taking a quick drink and passed it to Sinatra, who was still shaking.
Travolta held him close, wanting him to sleep until the next morning so they could figure out what was happening. " I won't let anything happen to you... " He said, rocking slightly and ended up falling asleep.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 31 -

Sinatra opened his eyes, struggling to pull himself to his hooves. His back right leg still hurt quite badly and he let out a slight wimper as pain sent him back to the ground.
Long, deep claw marks ran from his side to his flank from where what he could only describe as a mutated GoldenDream tried to grab him.
Everything hurt.
On top of that, the unforgiving conditions of the town were having effects on both him and Travolta.
It wasn't cool overnight. Only slightly warm. And now that day had come, it was hot again.

Travolta drank from their thermus of water and let Sinatra have some, trying to help the stallion up. He remembered the note and tried to conserve what little they had left, umderstanding why is was so precious.
Everything was dry and there was no sign that they would find more. Nothing worked in town. And with how hot it was, it was as though Celestia had left Equestria to bake slowly and burn.

" C-come on Sinatra... I'm not leaving you behind... " Travolta huffed tiredly, helping him up.
Sinatra got to his hooves, limping as he followed Travolta to the front door of the abandoned home. Sinatra tried to ignore the old remains of a pony cowering in the corner of the livingroom as it stared at him with empty eyes.
Travolta carefully looked around and they left the house, trotting down the quiet streets.
" W-what do we do..? " Sinatra asked, looking at Travolta nervously. " ... It's too hot to keep walking out here all day... How about we wait until night when it's at least warm and search for somepony... We'll still have moonlight. " Travolta suggested, and Sinatra nodded. " Okay... Let's find another house to stay in until then... How about there? I don't see any claw marks in there. That's a good sign, right? "
Travolta shrugged. " Hopefully... Come on... If there's a second story, we'll stay up there. Might as well get a little more sleep while we can also... You need to -

stay off your hooves... " He told him, helping him up the stairs.

Sinatra was right. There were no claw marks anywhere. The door was still actually on its hinges for once as well. The rest of the house however had seen better days. Paint chipped off the walls, furniture was ripped and falling apart. Everything was a mess like someone was throwing things everywhere.
Travolta noticed a hoof sized hole in the wall and looked around, curious. Something felt off to him but at this rate, he didn't trust his own senses. He found himself jumping at his own shadow and looking behind him.
" Don't look behind you if you're feeling watched..? " He muttered to himself, remembering the note.
He joined Sinatra and the two fell asleep, waiting for nightfall.

---

Travolta woke up with a yawn and streached his wings, looking out the window. The moon was high in the sky and silver light was cast over everything. He nuzzled Sinatra to try and wake him up, terrified about what might happen to him.
They were alone, and Sinatra was the only pony alive to keep Travolta sane in the nightmare they were living in. It frusterated him not being able to remember how or why everything happened. He just knew it was real, and that they were survivors.

" Sinatra, wake up... It's time to get moving... " Travolta said quietly.
Sinatra let out a pained moan, looking up at Travolta, laying on his stomach. " I'm awake... " He mumbled. Sinatras ears pricked up when he heard something from downstairs. " Did you hear that..? " He asked Travolta, suddenly terrified.
Travolta nodded, getting up. " Yeah... Stay her-... " He trailed off, frozen in place, his eyes wide.
" Travolt- "
" Don't move... " Travolta muttered quietly, cutting him off.

Sinatra followed his orderes, looking out the corner of his eye and his heart pounded. He saw what he thought was a pony standing there. Sinatra tried to talk quietly. " W-what is it..? " He tried not to move but shook slightly in fear.
Travolta stood still, staring at the pony, talking quietly. " It's BlackRose... " He mumbled. " She's just staring at me... " He told him.

BlackRose stood in the doorway. What was left of her.
Travolta could see the outline of bones poke through her skin like there was nothing left of her. She was withering away and she looked goulish as she stared at him with yellowed, unblinking eyes.
Travolta blinked but she just continued to stare at him.
Her mane was dry and messy. Her horn broken and old blood stains covered her face.

Sinatra remembered the note. All she was doing was staring at them. " Don't move... " He muttered to himself.

At that point, Travolta made a move and took a step forward, speaking up. " BlackRose- "

He was cut off by an ear peircing screech and BlackRose lunged at Travolta, sending him to the ground, wailing and beating him with her hooves.

Travolta tried to fend her off but she was strong, even for nothing more than a bag of bones and thin flesh that was left of her.
Sinatra sprung to his hooves, forgetting about his leg and cried in pain. " Sinatra, RUN! " Travolta yelled, blood now dripping from his mouth as he held Rose back and her hooves came close to smashing his skull in.
" I'm not leaving you! " Sinatra protested.
" And I'm not getting you killed! Please! ... Just run! " Travolta grunted as a hoof bashed against his face and he tried to throw BlackRose back.

Sinatra thought for a moment, galloping down the stairs and out of the house.

Travolta threw BlackRose off of him and she scrambled back to her hooves lunging at Travolta again.
He remembered the knive he grabbed from their appartment and quickly pulled it out of his saddle bags, holding it between his teeth.

BlackRose screeched at him again and Travolta braced himself, hoping he would live long enough to find Sinatra again...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 32 -

Sinatra limped, slowing down. He let out a pained groan as his wounds screamed at him to stop galloping. He sat down in the middle of the street, crying. He was disgusted with himself for not even trying to help Travolta. He was too terrified and ran, even if it was what Travolta wanted. A thought crossed his mind and it pained Sinatra even more.

" P-please... Celestia please let him be alive still... Don't do this... Why are you doing this..? " He mumbled sadly to himself, limping his way out of town. He was near the road that led to DarkSage and BlackRose's respective cottages.
It made sense to go to BlackRose's. She wasn't there so it could be safe he thought, continuing on his way.

It was a longer walk than normal with a wounded leg. He didn't realize it but the sun was beggining to rise and Sinatra could already feel the temperature beggin to rise. He was thankful when he saw what use to be a cute and inviting cottage, now run down.

Equestria was a lifeless wastland. All Sinatra had seen was dirt, sand, dead and withered trees and bushes. The sunbaked fields and faded, bleached out looking houses and other buildings that were run down and left a mess by whatever goulish monsters were left alive.
He tried not to think about it too much.

Sinatra stepped inside and gasped, letting out a sigh of relief when he realized the creaking and groaning were just the floorboards beneath his hooves.

What was inside the cottage would give anyone the creeps...
Old and faded photos were on the dusty shelves. Books and tomes were yellowed and falling apart, withered by time and wheather.
The plantlife that flourished not just outside but inside was non-existant. Sinatra's attention was pulled to what seemed to be old bloodstains leading down the hall and into a room.

" No... " He mumbled sadly, realizing it was WinterMist's room. He had forgotten about the young, teenaged twins.

He trotted into the room and to the side of the bed where the remains of the young mare were layed.
Sinatra was almost glad all that remained was a skeleton, as the side of her skull was smashed in. He could only imagine what a gruesome sight that would have been had it had been recent.
Once again, he had to wonder just how long had Equestria been a lifeless desert.
Sinatra left her room, going across the hall to IvoryRose's, even more thankful all that remained were bones.
It broke Sinatras heart to see ponies he knew long dead, and to something so horrific.
Something tore Ivory to peices. Bones scattered the room and old bloodstains stained almost everything.

Sinatra was silent... There was nothing he could do or say... It didn't just happen. They were long dead... He was glad.
He didn't have to see Ivory's bloody, mutilated and mangled body and blood soaked room. WinterMist's face as she layed there with a massive hole in her head.

Sinatra already knew the fate of BlackRose, now a goulish monster clinging to life. Hopefully either dead and finally put out of her missery by Travolta, or currently knawing on his dead body...
He shook his head, trying to shake off the thought. The house was eerily silent. Then again, everything was Sinatra thought. He entered thr brewing room and saw nothing of importance. The door leading to the garden now led to just a fenced off area of dirt with an empty stone pond.
He didn't dare go into the atic. " No horror movie cliches please... " He mumbled quietly to himself, entering the last bedroom. It was empty, and left to rot and collect dust like everything else. Something felt wrong about it though.
Sinatra felt like he was being watched when he realized something. " WhiteFlame... " He said, his eyes wide.

Sinatra took a step back, and his blood ran cold when he bumped into something behind him. Something living.
He shook in fear when he heard a low growel in his ear. He was tempted to turn around but remembered the note. He took a risk, looking at the floor and turning around. He gulped when he saw the leg of another monster. It didn't attack him.
All he could tell is that is had long legs that came to a clawed paw much like GoldenDream. Sinatra kept his eyes on the floor, shaking as he continued to walk and could feel the creature staring at him.

What Sinatra couldn't see was WhiteFlame.
His new shape was something from a nightmare. A tall, skinny, haunched over figure on two legs. It looked just and starved and goulish as every other horror Sinatra had seen so far. His long arms came to a clawed hand the left scratches on the walls as it slowly followed Sinatra, staring at him.
He had a canine like head with rows of needle like teeth ready to bite the frightened pony.

Sinatra kept his head low and stared at the ground, slowly trying to make his way to the front door. The longer the beast stared at him, the larger the urge became to turn around, but Sinatra kept his head low.
" Sinatra? " He heart Travolta's voice behind him. He lifted his head and spun around, praying he wasn't hearing things. " Travolta!? " Sinatra said excitedly but was quickly confused when he saw nothing. No monsterous version of WhiteFlame and no Travolta. Just an empty hall.
Sinatra turned back around and his heart nearly gave out as he came muzzle to muzzle with the monster and it let out a deaffening screetch and lunged at Sinatra, sending them both tumbling to the ground.
Sinatra had no time to react and could only cry in pain as he felt claws dig into him and fresh, warm blood quickly stain his coat. He tried to get to his hooves and bolt for the door but the monster was fast and grabbed him, its long claws leaving gashes in his chest as he sank his teeth into Sinatra -

near his neck and he shrieked in pain.
Sinatra had never been more terrified of a long and gruesome end. He bucked the monster in its chest and it let out a pained wail as it realed back. Sinatra stumbled to the ground, looking back at the monster.
Not only did he see his own blood dripping from its teeth, but the same black, ink like substance that oozed from its pitch black eyes, leaked from its teeth as well. Sinatra put a hoof to where he was bit and looked at it, seeing blood and the same black substance. He didn't know what it was, but it was bad. He felt sick and found it harder to keep his balance as his vission began to blur. He stumbled for the door when he heard the monster get up and run at him.
Sinatra couldn't escape.
Tears rolled down his face and he cried out for help when he felt claws sink into him and something grab his leg.
" N-no! P-please don't do this! Travolta! " He yelled, hoping he was close by looking for him. Sinatra couldn't move.

Everything hurt too much. His hooves scuffed the floor as he tried to resist being dragged closer but it was useless.
It let go of him and Sinatra stared up at the monster, in tears, bloody and terrified. " P-please... Don't... " He begged, wincing when its head came close to his and it opened its jaws to bite into him.
Sinatra prayed he'd be dead before he had to watch himself be torn apart by the ugly beast.

" Sorry to spoil your fun boys. " An unfamilliar voice interrupted them. The voice of a slightly older mare. The monster looked up and was thrown to the other end of the hallway with a loud crash by a powerful beam of magic.

Sinatra looked around, seeing a strange looking pony quickly gallop towards him. " No time to explain! " She said, wrapping her hooves around Sinatra and her horn glowed a bright red. " Get us out Caster! " She called, and the two vanished...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 33 -

For a brief moment, everything was quiet and Sinatra felt like he was falling.
That feeling stopped when he heard a thud and the mare who grabbed him let out a pained groan as she landed on her back, banging her head on the floor. She ajusted her glasses and was about to get up when Sinatra landed on top of her and she moaned in pain again, shoving him off rather forcefully.

Sinatra could barely see anything. His vission was still blurred and everything looked strange. He felt something grab him and he paniced, swinging his hooves and crying out for whatever it was to stop. " No! Please! Don't touch me! " He cried, but stopped when he realized it was a pony quickly wrapping him in a tight hug.
" Sinatra! It's okay! You're safe. You're home. You're safe, I promise... " A slightly familliar voice told him, trying to calm him down.
" S-SteelWelder..? " Sinatra mumbled, confused, still in a world of pain.

Sinatra shook his head and he could see slightly clearer now. SteelWelder let him go, now slightly covered in his blood. He was still bleeding very badly and Sinatra was getting light headed. " T-Travolta... W-where's T-Travo-... " Sinatra muttered, passing out.

SteelWelder quickly galloped downstairs to call the hospital with PepperFrost close behind.

The only two ponies left in the room were StarCaster and TrinitySpark. The mare who pulled Sinatra from his own personal hell.

She got to her hooves and groaned, frusterated. " All that for him? " She hissed at StarCaster, who grunted and shot her a look. " Sinatra is a friend. And a pony! We couldn't leave him to die! What about Travolta..? Where is he? " Caster asked looking around.

TrinitySpark sighed. " Look... They were seperated. I found Travolta but I had to be quick... If they were together, I could have saved them both. But your magic combined with mine could only keep me in there so long... -

Travolta insisted I save Sinatra instead, and I did. Lucky for him, just in time. It's done now. The book is gone again and I need to return to Canterlot so another Huntress who actually has their full magic available to them can track it down. In case you haven't noticed, niether of us can even use a basic spell right now... To get me in there without being trapped, it cost us our magic. It'll be a day or two before we can do anything again. " TrinitySpark explained.

StarCaster looked furious. He stamped the ground with a hoof and glared at her. " Do you care about anypony at all?! You don't even care about the fact you left an innocent pony to die in that-... Thing! " He yelled.
" He's probably dead already. Nopony can survive in there long. If they do, it kills them personally... Travolta is a dead pony walking inside the books realm. If he's smart, he'll save himself a lot of suffering by taking his own life within the next few hours... Hours for him, minutes for us that is. "

" How can you say that!? We need to help him! Sinatra would be ruined if he lost Travolta. " StarCaster scoffed, disgusted by how flipant TrinitySpark was being.
" He already has lost him. He's not important anyway. " She said plainly.
StarCaster stared at her, stunned by how cold she was being. " You are a heartless mare aren't you... " He said spitefully. " Hhh... What do you mean it'll be hours for him but minutes for us anyway? " Caster asked trying his best not to smack the mare for how cruel she was being.

" The realm inside the book is constructed differently each time. Every new victim gets their own personal hell... New nightmares for every pony or simillar ones based on fears they have. Time moves differently in those realms. Sinatra spent days in there... We only spent nearly twenty four hours searching for and trying to get inside their realm safely. " Trinity told him. StarCaster thought for a moment and opened his mouth to speak when SteelWelder stumbled back into the-

room.
" Quick! Help me get Sinatra outside. Somepony's here to pick him up. " She ordered and Caster quickly slung Sinatra over his back.
" He's barely breathing... " He said nervously.
" He's dying. You'd best move quickly if you want him to have a chance. " Trinty waved a hoof to shoo them away when Caster grabbed her tail between his teeth and yanked her along. " Nah ah... You got us into this mess, you're seeing this through. " He groaned.
" Ow! Ow! Ow! Tail! " She whined, swatting him and he let go. " For f-... Fine! " She groaned, following Caster and Welder.

---

Later that afternoon, the three returned to Travolta's appartment and StarCaster made TrinitySpark explain what happened.

It was long before SteelWelder was in tears and Caster shot TrinitySpark a look. His expression soffened when he saw a guilty look on her face. The first real emotion he had actually seen from Trinity since the whole thing started.

" I'm sorry... But there's no way your brother can survive... And I can't track down the book alone anymore... Even if I could, I don't posses the magic able to do it anymore either... " Trinity told Welder.
SteelWelder broke down even more and PepperFrost sat in silence next to her, staring at the floor. Tears rolled down his face and he shot TrinitySpark a look, speaking up. " This is your fault... " He hissed, anger in his voice. He got up and went upstairs to his room.

The comment and hostility in his voice made TrinitySpark wince.
Caster saw the hurt look on her face. She finally began to regret it all.

SteelWelder got to her hooves, still sniffling. " I-... I need to go tell PastelSky the news and head home... " She mumbled.
As much as Welder really didn't like her older sister as much as she wished she did, this was something she had to know about.
It was SteelWelders turn to fire another shot at TrinitySpark.
" I hope you suffer for all the ponies who've died because of you... " She hissed and left, slamming the door behind her.

TrinitySpark had heard that comment countless times but it hit home this time.
She stared strait ahead and mumbled to herself.

Meanwhile StarCaster was deep in thought. " Something doesn't add up... " He said, snapping Trinity out of her doldrums.
" What's that? " She asked, confused.

" Well-... You said you know about when that book attacked a friend of mine quite a few years ago. DarkSage. Right? " Caster looked at her and she nodded. " Correct. To be honest I'm not sure how he survived. He should be dead. Or how he escaped without any sort of magic. -

None of the Huntresses could make sense of it when investigating. "

" BlackRose and WhiteFlame. You seem to know them well by now... " Caster glared at Trinity who looked away. " First of all-... They burned that book years ago. "

TrinitySpark shook her head. " We've tried that. All it does is vanish and go dormant for an ex ammount of time to repair the dammage... It can be dammaged but not destroyed. "
StarCaster nodded. That's what he thought. He continued. " That's what I thought. Alright. So it went dormant. But you said Rose and Flame had it but they had no idea... They didn't see it and it didn't take them... Why is that? " Caster asked.

" Again, that's a mystery I haven't solved... Something kept it from harming anypony. It was in their house, hiding. And it was reaching out to take them but it couldn't touch them. Something was countering its magic... Nothing can counter its magic... Avoid for a time like we did, yes. But not outright over power it... -

Something pure was protecting it... " Trinity said and StarCasters eyes widened.
" I don't even know the type of magic to counter it. But it wasn't just magic. It was like an aura... Something pure that wasn't just a simple spe- "
" Purity... " Caster mumbled, cutting her off.
TrinitySpark looked at him, confused. " What? " She hissed, not appreciating being interrupted.

StarCaster had a grin on his face and got to his hooves. " Purity! Something the book can't come close too! The book is corrupt. Dark. Evil. Unlike anything we know of, right?! " Caster asked, coming muzzle to muzzle with TrinitySpark who blushed slightly and nodded. " That'scorrect... Yes..? " She said, confused.

" Of course! The reason dark magic is weak again him! Why the book was under their noses and nopony noticed! Why DarkSage escaped all those years ago! " StarCaster was almost jumping with joy from his sudden revelation.

" You're point, Caster! " Trinity cut in.

" WhiteFlame! The book is scared of him because it litarally can't touch him! DarkSage escaped the second WhiteFlame and BlackRose arrived. It should have killed Sage, and taken Rose and Flame. They carried that thing all the way home and looked through some of it like they owned the thing, not knowing or understanding its power and tried to burn it. It went dormant, no doubt taking the lives of other ponies the past years since it woke back up. It went back to Roses house where Flame lives. It couldn't touch him, Rose, Ivory or Winter at all. Why is that?! " Caster smiled and TrinitySpark rolled her eyes. " Today please. " She huffed.
" Purity... WhiteFlame's cutie mark means Purity... Rose is his wife. She has a deep connection with him so it couldn't touch him. IvoryRose and WinterMist are their children. They have some of him in them meaning it can't touch them... His deffects... the eyes, the horns. It's not because he's just a freak by fault, it's almost like a trade off. -

A normal pony must not be able to handle it so that's why it effected his appearance. Same with IvoryRose. So-.. "

" WHAT'S YOUR POINT!? " TrinitySpark hissed, shutting him up. " Celestia... calm down. " He said. " My point is, WhiteFlame can stop this thing... He's the key. Purity. Something evil can't touch. If we can fine that book and get WhiteFlame close enough to it, it might just spit Travolta back out. " Caster said.

" You should have just-.. Ugh! Never mind. We go to Rose's place and have him help us tomorrow. Do you know a good hotel to stay in tonight until we can get moving? " Trinity asked.

" Oh-... I have an idea. " Caster chuckled.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 34 -

It was early the next morning when TrinitySpark and StarCaster galloped up the path leading to BlackRose's cottage.
The book had returned to them.
Caster understood that even though WhiteFlame could keep it's grip away for some time, that did make him invoulnerable to it's dark grasp.
StarCaster knocked on their door quickly and WhiteFlame answered, surprised. " Oh!? Hey Caster. Is everything okay? " He asked, seeing the panicked look on his face as he trotted in. " You need to get IvoryRose and WinterMist out of here. I need you and Rose's help, fast! " Caster said.
TrinitySpark trotted in with a slight grin on her face and WhiteFlame shot her a look. " TrinitySpark! " He groweled. His horn flared with magic but StarCaster stopped him when he saw the sudden terrified look on Trinity's face.
" WhiteFlame stop! She's not you're enemy anymore! She made some mistakes but we're here to protect you. She gave you your horn back. She- " StarCaster was cut off and -

the attention of the three ponies were pulled towards the hall where they saw a very angry looking BlackRose.
" She tried, and is still trying to kill us! " She hissed, levitating the book next to her. " I found this... I thought we burned it years ago. This magic is forbidden to any and all living being in Equestria! I've seen it's power! Are you that cruel to not only harm my children, my husban and myself, but put other innocent ponies in such danger TrinitySpark! " BlackRose was furious. WhiteFlame stood next to BlackRose and glared at TrinitySpark who looked nervous. " N-No! I-I - "

" Enough! ... I saw this burn with my own eyes, and I've seen your magic at work Trinity... I'm afraid there's no excuse for what's going on here. " WhiteFlame nodded, taking the book. StarCaster saw TrinitySpark take a step back in fear as she stared at the two angered unicorns who were ready to fight and defend themselves.

" Wait! We can explain! " StarCaster tried to stop them.

BlackRose shook with rage and a large blast of magic threw TrinitySpark out through the open door and tumbling across the ground.
Both StarCaster and WhiteFlame stared at BlackRose in shock, taking a step back as she grinned and let out a twisted laugh.
" BlackRose, that's enough. Calm down. " WhiteFlame tried to calm her down but she just glared at him and threw the book aside, trotting out the door and over to TrinitySpark.

StarCaster saw magic surging through her horn as she got closer to Trinity and he realized BlackRose intended to continue the punishment.
WhiteFlame was distracted with the book, nearly forgeting his mission to save Travolta and get it to the Huntresses.

BlackRose stood over TrinitySpark with a dark smile on her face. Trinity was powerless without her Huntress magic and she was too wounded from the rage fueld blast of dark magic from BlackRose.
Blood dripped from a few ugly scraped when she was thrown across the ground and her head ached badly.

Caster quickly turned to WhiteFlame and spoke quickly. " Please! I can explain everything! I know Trinity has messed up in the past but she's changing! Rose is going to kill her if you don't stop her! Let me explain the book! I need your help Flame! "

WhiteFlames stared at him, surprised and shook his head. " ... I'm trusting you Caster... "

---

TrintySpark let out a pained cry when she felt a strong hoof hit her chest and she coughed, trying to get back up.
She went to fight back when BlackRose began choking her with her magic, slowly lifting her into the air.
" I've been waiting to do the for so long... " Rose chuckled, watching Trinity strugle.

" B-BlackRose! P-please! T-this isn't l-like you! " Trinity choked out.
" LIKE HELL IT ISN'T! " Rose threw her to the ground and stood over her.
Trinity stared at her. She didn't dare make a move in her current state.
" After all you've done... It's time you get what you deserve... " BlackRose groweled.

" R-Rose please! I know I messed up! I can't say I'm sorry enough! I know I did bad things! P-please! Don't do this though! " TrinitySpark begged.
BlackRose put her horn to Trinity's forhead and she screamed in pain as a surge of magic felt like it was ripping her apart from the inside.
BlackRose grinned, watching her struggle to breath and struggle to escape the pain of the hex.
" I like it when you beg... Do it more... "

TrinitySpark stared at BlackRose and nodded slowly as the hex slowly wore of.
" P-please... H-have mercy Rose... I-I'm s-sorry... I'm sorry... D-Don't do th- AAAAGH! " Trinity wailed as BlackRose placed another hex on her. She stepped away, not looking at her. " Beg! Beg for me to spare you're worthless life... "

BlackRose closed her eyes as a wave of black flames engulfed TrinitySpark and she yelled in pain.

" C-Caster! P-please! HELP! " She cried. " Rose! S-stop! I beg you! I beg you! "

A small beam of magic hit BlackRose and she let out a pained groan. The cursed flames stopped burning, however Rose had noticed Trinity's begging turn to weak and pained wimpers that slowly fell silent.

She looked over to see that it was WhiteFlame who stunned her to stop her. " BlackRose stop! " He ordered and StarCaster galloped to TrinitySpark.

" WhiteFlame? " Rose said, confused as he trotted up to her. " Rose... Don't stoop to her level... " WhiteFlame said quietly and she stared at him. She blinked and the anger was quickly replaced with slight guilt.

StarCaster was terrified Trinity was gone when she started coughing and trying to stand. He helped Trinity to her hooves and joined Flame and Rose.
" I'm going to have a talk with Trinity back at our hotel room... You don't have to worry about the -

book anymore. I won't be hurting anypony... Travolta is currently collapsed on your floor though. WhiteFlame managed to get him out of there... WinterMist is keeping him relatively stable and we called the hospital to have somepony pick him up. ... He's in bad shape... " StarCaster told WhiteFlame who nodded.
BlackRose looked at the two, confused. " What? "
" Hm hmm... I'll explain later. Right now-... I think everypony needs a little space... "

- End Episode -

I'm going to do a new episode if it freaking kills me. Because screw my stupid wifi

- Season 4. Episode 35 -

VelvetMystery was slowly trotting her way through PonyvillePark like she usually did early in the morning when it was cool and quiet out.
She knew the park like the back of her hoof, and didn't even understand how some got lost among the winding paths every now and then.

It was almost two months since she last ran across the odd deer pony who was chasing an injured Timberwolf and looked after her for a day.
" Riley... " Velvet mumbled, feeling slightly lonely.
The two had connected quickly, and she wished she had seen the mare again.

Velvet's thoughts were interupted when she saw something out the corner of her eye. For a moment, she shrugged it off before she felt very annoyed at the thought and turned to look.
She stared at the blue police call box with a look of confusion and circled it, looking it up and down. " Where did you come from..? " She said quietly to herself.

VelvetMystery put a gentle hoof on the door and tried to push it open, but it wouldn't budge.
What struck her even more as being odd was the fact that call boxes like these hadn't been seen in Equestria at all for some time. Let alone in Ponyville. Only ever in Canterlot.

After staring at it for a long moment, she knocked on the door. " Hello? Is anypony in there? " Velvet called, taking a cautious step back.
After a few moments she heard what she could swear be a lock and the door creaked open as a stallion stepped halfway out, blocking the doorway.
" You know you have a key Sina-... " He said, stopping once he saw Velvet and stared at her.
" You're not Sinatra at all... " He said quietly to himself before speaking up. " Yes! Uhm-... Hello. ... Can I help you? "
VelvetMystery gave him a sideways glance and spoke with some hessitation. " Yes actually... I was wondering why there was a Canterlot Police Call box here in Ponyvile... One that's fifty years old at that. " She said.

There was a surprised look on the stallions face as his mouth hung open slightly, trying to talk. He fumbled around with something before quickly levitating something in front of her. " Yes. Equestria history project. Work with the Canterlot History Museum. Trying to bring some of the old fashion flare of Equestria back and Ponyville is first in li-... "
" That paper's blank... " VelvetMystery cut him off, looking annoyed.

" VortexTurner! How many times do both me and Missy have to have this arguement about- Hello, who are you. " A mare said shoving Vortex aside with a grin on her face when she saw Velvet.

VortexTurner tossed the phsycic back through the door and stared at VelvetMystery, surprised.

" Wait-... How are there two of yo-... Who are you ponies anyway? I'm not buying your little Canterlot story either, buster. " Velvet hissed.

" I'm TimeLock. This is VortexTurner, and who-... Are you..? " TimeLock said.
" TimeLock, normally, I wouldn't mind this kind of behavior but now-

is not the ti-... "
" Quiet. We're talking. " TimeLock cut him off with a smug look on her face and Vortex groaned, smacking a hoof to his forhead.

" I've had enough. What is going on in the-... " VelvetMystery shoved them both out of her way and stood in shock at what she saw.

Both VortexTurner and TimeLock mouthed exactly what she was saying.
" I-i-it's-... Bigger on the inside!? " She said, stunned.

" Aaah, that never gets old. " Vortex laughed.
Velvet was aproached by another pony who gave her a slightly hostile look. " You can't be trusted for five second TimeLock. " She groaned, shaking her head and trotted off.
" It was Vortex who answered the door! ... But I have no objections to cute mares aboared! " TimeLock shouted at her.
" How come you and Missy don't get along then? " VortexTurner asked, sounding slightly sarcastic.
TimeLock shot him a look. " Because I said 'cute' mares. "
Missy scoffed and yelled at her. " I heard that you little- "

" What is this place!? " VelvetMystery had a scared and surprised look on her face as she stood between TimeLock and VortexTurner, confused.

" Ah! Yes. Welcome aboared the TARDIS, miss-... " Vortex trailed off.
" V-VelveyMystery... " She answered, looking around. " While you're at it, mind telling me what the tarterus a 'TARDIS' is?! " She huffed.
" It's a time machine. Slash-... Space ship. " TimeLock said casually.
" Well, if you want to make it sound boreing, you could put ot like that. " VortexTurner scoffed at her.
" Okay! Fine. How would you put it then? " She challanged.
VortexTurned turned to VelvetMystery and opened his mouth and nodded, looking cocky one moment but slightly defeated the next. " It's-... A time machine-... slash-... space ship. Yeah. " He said. " Really the only easy way to put it. "

VelvetMystery stared at the three ponies, shocked. " ... You're all crazy. " She spat.

" No! " Vortex cut in, levitating the phsycic paper.

" What is crazy, is how THIS-.. " He held it to her face and threw it aside, standing over Velvet and looked her up and down. " Didn't work on you... What's so special about you miss Velvet... That phsycic paper works on everyone but not you... Why is that..? " He asked.
" Way to scare the poor mare there Vortex! A plus! That's how you make friends! " TimeLock said sarcasticly from across the way, leaning against the railing.
Missy looked up at her, surprised. " The phsycic paper didn't work on her? " Missy stared at Velvet who now looked very uncomfortable.
" L-look. This is-... really crazy and u-uh... " She mumbled, wanting to leave but her curiosity got a hold of her. " Who are you ponies..? " She asked.

TimeLock and VortexTurner smiled and nodded while Missy just shook her head and trotted up to Vortex. " Lock! You, shut up. Vortex, you can't be serious. " Missy huffed, looking worried.
" Oh come on. She's different, she's here, she wants to know what we are. -

What could possibly go wrong?! " Vortex said with a smile.
TimeLock chuckled while Missy gave him a look. " You know you just jinxed us, right. " She broaned.
Vortex smiled and nodded. " Yeah. I like jinxing things. That means something fun will happen and I get to do something. " He said, sounding far too excited.
" Do what exactly? " Missy asked as Vortex trotted up to the controls. " You know-... Something. " He answered, his horn glowing.
The Tardis doors shut and Velvet had a worried look on her face.

" Velvet... I would hold onto something if I were you. "

- End Episode -

Eya

bleeeeh

I ave a plate of food, which I don't want xD

- Season 4. Episode 36 -

VelvetMystery pulled herself up from the floor, fixing her glasses as she did so, shaking off the fact she felt dizzy and slightly sick.
" W-Would-... woah... " She mumbled, stumbling slightly aroung the Tardis controls. " A-anypony m-mind telling me what in the name of Equestria just happened? " She said.
Missy rolled her eyes and TimeLock waited eagerly by the door as VortexTurn helped her keep her balance. " I told you to hang on. Oh! Yes. I don't know where we are. Missy! " He called.
" You are helpless, aren't you. " She said with a smug grin, looking at a monitor. " We are-... Oh? " She sounded surprised, not answering. TimeLock got impatient and shoved her aside. " Oh, let the Time Lady do the work darling. " She chuckled and looked at the monitor, the same confused look apeared on her face shortly after. " Oh... What? This can't be right, can it? " She asked Missy.
" It can't be. The Starship Equestria landed back on earth a hundred years ago and was -

put out of service when Celestia fell ill after somepony tried to gass the entire ship but failed... It hasn't been running in a hundred years so why is it here? " She looked over at VortexTurner hoping he knew the answer, but it was VelvetMystery's turn to speak up. " Did you say Starship Equestria? Like one of those giant flying ships in science fiction movies and stuff? " She asked.
" Oh, believe me. They aren't science fiction. I another two thousand years from present day, they'll be very real. The Starship Equestria. The Solar Empire's royal shuttle. The Lunar Republics defense fleet. Even the Crystal Empire has crystal ships! Entire starships made entirely out of crystal! How mad is that! Oh! There's also th- "
" Woah! Woah, woah, woah, stop right there. You can't honestly expect me to beleive that we went thousands of years into the future are are currently sitting on a giant space ship that's suppose to be an entire city. That's-... That's just not possible. " Velvet cut in.

" Oh but it is, Velvet... There are so many impossible things in the universe. Impossible things... Mad things... Big, scary and beautiful things. You just haven't seen them yet... I know a pony who had that same look in your eyes and my friend TimeLock over there showed him so many things. I think you need that same treatment to get your mind in a better place! " Vortex said with a smile, galloping over to the door.
" A pony with the same look in my eyes..? " Velvet muttered to herself. She remembered something VortexTurner was about to say when he first saw her outside the Tardis door. The start of of name like he was expecting someone else.

" Sinatra... " Velvet said, her eyes wide.
" Are you okay Velvet? " TimeLock asked. " You're mumbling to yourself a little. "
VelvetMystery shook her head and smiled. " Huh? ... Yeah! I'm fine! It's just-... All a little crazy is all. " She lied.
" Velvet! " VortexTurner called.
TimeLock and Missy joined the two by the Tardis door.

" Care to do the honors, Miss Mystery? " Vortex said with a smile.
VelvetMystery pushed the door open and stepped out, her jaw hanging open and her eyes wide in wonder at what she saw.
TimeLock, Missy and VortexTurner stepped out and looked around, surprised themselves. " T-this is incredible... How are we breathing?! I thought there wasn't any air in space? " Velvet asked VortexTurner, seeing space directly above her, past the tall spires that looked like metal versions of the marble towers in Canterlot.
" Life support systems. Controls the air, artificial gravity, things like that. " He explained, looking around.
" Oh! Lets go check information to find out a little bit more about this place! If it's supposed to be out of service, maybe something happened and it's up and running again. I can hack into a consol, read some files and maybe we'll figure it out. " TimeLock said, sounding excited.
" TimeLock! You can't do that! You'll get us in trouble you idiot! " Missy groaned, chasing-

her down.

VelvetMystery went to chase after them when VortexTurner stopped her, turning her around so that they faced eachother. " You... How did you see the Tardis. No one notices the Tardis unless you actually know it's there. " Vortex said, sounding slightly peeved and confused.
" I don't-... know. I just did. I knew it's never been there before and it caught my eye. And what you just said doesn't even make sense! " Velvet scolded. Vortex groaned and looked her up and down, levitating something and Velvet stared at him in confusion, watching as he used a strange tool and scanned her.
" What are you doing? " Whe asked, sounding concerned.
" Scanning you. Making sure you're actually a pony... Not a cyborg or a robot or-... something else... Nope. Pony. Good old basic pony. " He said, patting her with a hoof.
" What was that thing? " Velvet asked again.
" Sonic screwdriver! A TimeLords best friend. Sort of. When you say it like that it sounds weird but still. -

You, VelvetMystery-... are indeed a mystery... " He said, looking at her closely. " What's so special about you..? You're different... You have a telent but I just don't think you know it yet... "
There was a sad look on Velvet's face and she pointed a hoof at her flank. " In case you haven't noticed, I don't have a talent... There's nothing special about me. So drop it. " She hissed. " ... Agh... What is that noise? " Velvet held her head in her hooves, sitting down.
" What noise? I don't hear anything. " Vortex said, looking around, confused.
" T-that buzzing... Make it stop... " She wimpered, sounding pained. Vortex gave her a worried look and helped her up. " I don't hear buzzing. What buzzing? ... I don't hear anything actually... " He trailed off, looking around, closing the Tardis door.
He hadn't realized it but it was far too quiet.
" Velvet, follow me... Something's not right here... " He told her. She followed without another word and noticed that there were no other ponies -

around.
" Isn't this supposed to be an entire city? " Velvet asked.
VortexTurner let her to a computer terminal poking out the wall of what looked like a storefront and watched as he did something to it. " That sonic screwdriver is handy... This technology-... All of it... We really are in the future... Huh... " Velvet couldn't believe it. She rubbed her head, still hearing the buzzing sound.
" Velvet, I'm sorry but there is no buzzing but what I can't hear is what concerns me... " VortexTurner layed down on the ground, putting an ear to the floor. " I can't hear the engines... Not even a rumble... Nothing... We're compleatly stopped... But why..? " Vortex got back to his hooves and looked at the monitor, frusterated. " Now you're just not being fare. "
" What is it? " Velvet asked. Vortex shook his head, turning around. " Okay... We're on a starship that was supposedly put out of service a hundred years ago because somepony tried to kill the entire population on board with poisonus -

gas. The engines are either non existent or shut down and all the information on every terminal is wiped. Flight data, crew records, passenger identifications, shipment data, maintnance updates, captains logs. Everything, gone. ... So why is this ship here..? And why is it so quiet..? " Vortex tried to think when Velvet's attention was pulled away from him by TimeLock who galloped up to her.

" Hey Velvet! You won't believe what me and Missy found! Come on! " She said sounding excited,
Velvet stared at TimeLock. There was something she didn't like about her all of a sudden. " I should really keep an eye on Vorte- "
" No, go on. Shoo... I need to see if there's anything at all left on these terminals. Meet me back at the Tardis when you're done though! " He called as Velvet followed TimeLock, who had a grin on her face as she led Velvet away...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 37 -

VelvetMystery followed TimeLock who seemed abnormally quiet all of the sudden. She turned to face Velvet when she heard her groan in slight pain and stop, sitting down and rubbing her head with her hooves. " What's your problem? " TimeLock spat, sounding annoyed.
" Rgh... My head... I h-... I have a few-... Issues... I'm fine. I just-... I keep hearing this buzzing sound and it'd gotten even louder now... Where are we going anyway? Did you find a clue about this place? " Velvet asked. TimeLock stared at her for a moment before answering. " Yes. I did. I needed your help with something. It'll be quick and painless enough. " TimeLock laughed.
VelvetMystery giggled and shook her head. " Why don't you get VortexTurner to help you? I mean-.. He seems to be the expert. By the way-... Where's Missy? I remember her running off with you when we arrived. " Velvet stared at TimeLock with a smile on her face, not blinking as she looked her up an down.

TimeLock had a nervous look on her face and she took a step back, sounding a bit defensive. " You're-... Really starting to freak me out. Why are you looking at me like that..? " She asked.
VelvetMystery's smile quickly vanished as she took a step closer, puffing her chest slightly. " You're not TimeLock... Who are you..? " Velvet hissed, sounding angry.
TimeLock groweled and VelvetMystery reeled back when there was a green flash of magic and the buzzing she kept hearing became much louder. She shook her head to shake off her temporary blindness and stared at what she could only assume was a Changling. However it looked much more terrifying than the ones she'd heard of before.
" You'll make a nice snack for everypony else... " It hissed.
" VORTEXTURNER! " Velvet screamed, trying to gallop away.

---

VortexTurner groaned in frustration as the consol gave him another error screen. " Come on! " He groaned, banging the consol with a hoof in frustration.

The computer buzzed and made a strange clicking noise before a screen came up and Vortex was taken by surprise again. " Hello... What are you..? " He mumbled, reading what it said on the screen. It was a short message about the ship and not much else. " This is Changling... Changlings use the same language as ponies thoug- Velvet! " Vortex called, realizing they weren't normal Changlings from Equestria. He galloped towards where he saw her and TimeLock leave, darting past shops and empty stands. He came to a halt when two Changlings landed in front of him with grins on their faces.
" What have you done with my friends..? " Vortex said, sounding aggitated.
" They'll be dead just like you before long, Time Lord. " One said.
" Chopped into little peices and eaten just like all of pony kind deserves! " The other laughed.

VortexTurner glared at them, taking a step closer. " Take me to them... " He ordered.

" Accepting your fate. How admirable for your kind. And here I thought the -

Time Lords were all cowards... You're spread awefully thin across the universe... " The changeling grinned at Vortex, taunting him.

" VORTEXTURNER! " He heard VelvetMystery scream from somewhere and turned around. " Velvet... " He muttered, horrified. " Velvet. Velvet! I'll find you! " He called, trying to push past the Changlings and gallop to her.
The two forced him back and dragged him along.
" No! Let me go! Velvet! " He yelled.
One of his captors levitated his sonic screwdriver and threw it aside with a grin on his face. " You won't be needing that... No funny bussiness... Your friend is already dead, Time Lord. " He hissed, dragging VortexTurner away.

---

VelvetMystery was pinned down by her attacker. She stared at him in terror, crying and begging to be let go.
She looked away and closed her eyes when the large Changling opened its mouth to reveal rows of dagger like teeth.
VelvetMystery shook in fear, waiting for her own gruesome death when she heard a loud, strange noise, -

and something his the hard, metal ground.

Velvet slowly opened her eyes, realizing she was no longer pinned down and looked over to see the large Changling on the ground with a strange, almost burn like wound in its side.

Velvet was terrified when she saw another Changling standing over her, levitating some kind of weapon she'd never seen before. All she could do was curl up in a ball and shake, wishing she was back home.

" There is no time miss! You must get up and save your friends! Quickly now! " She said with a sense of urgency.
Velvet looked up and took the Changlings hoof, confused. She was the size of a normal pony unlike her almost mutant looking attacker. " There is no time to explain, but I am not from their tribe. These are violent Changlings miss. They take no prissoners. Quickly, take this and save your friends. I need to get back to my post before they realize I'm a spy. Good luck. " She said, giving Velvet a strange blaster looking weapon with a strap on it.

Velvet slung the weapon over her head, looking confused as the Changling galloped off. " Wait! Who are you!? " She called.
" Nymphadora. I wish I could explain. But just know, in a way, we are on the same side. Be safe miss. And get off this ship while you still can. " She told Velvet and left her.

VelvetMystery couldn't question much after everything she'd seen so far. Whoever the Changling was, she saved her life, and she was greatful.

VelvetMystery examined the weapon, holding it in her hooves and pressed the large button on the side, jumping as it blasted a beam of energy, throwing her to the ground and shattering the window of an empty shop. One of many in what seemed to be some kind of comercial district.

VelvetMystery galloped down the path she was already on and began he search to find her new friends.

---

VortexTurner was thrown into a room and landed on his muzzle, groaning in pain as he rubbed his nose. " I said be gentle! " He scoffed as the large door slammed shut.

Vortex looked up to see Missy and TimeLock. TimeLock had her outfit and no doubt sonic screwdriver taken off her when they were captured.

TimeLock grinned at VortexTurner and laughed. " Oh, look what the cat dragged in. The oncoming storm. "
" Oh, shut up. " Vortex huffed, getting to his hooves.
" Vortex... This ship-... It belongs to a hostile tribe of Changlings... Ones not from Equestr- "
" I gathered that Missy. " Vortex cut her off, annoyed, resting his head on the door, looking defeated.
" We need to get out of here before they decide to exacute us. Does anypony have they're sonic screwdriver? Or a weapon of any kind? " Missy asked.
" No... They tossed mine when I was captured. TimeLock? " Vortex looked at her.
" Kind of naked right now. Do you see my jacket or anything? " She hissed, sounding frusterated.
Vortex turned to Missy who looked dissapointed. " No... They took my stun blaster along with Lock's things. " She said.

TimeLock had a sad look on her face once she realized-

something.
" W-where's-... Velvet? " She asked.
Missy even looked slightly concerned, not even realizing she wasn't there.

VortexTurner took a moment before answering. " Velvet's gone... I heard her scream but I couldn't save her... " He answered, feeling guilty for bringing her into this entire mess in the first place...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 38 -

VelvetMystery galloped down the streets of the ship, darting past shops and enterances to the tall spire like buildings that were living quarters. She could hear the buzzing still and it drove her mad. She came to a halt, shaking as tears fell from her eyes.
" W-what am I doing here... T-this is all wrong... " She mumbled, falling to the ground and threw her hooves over her head, muttering to herself.
She stared at the strange weapon Nymphadora had given her, and a dark thought crossed her mind. One she was tempted to take.
She help it, shaking when she noticed something out the corner of her eye. Velvet got to her hooves, taking a few steps closer and picked it up. " VortexTurner... " She whispered, staring at the sonic screwdriver.
" That means-... TimeLock and Missy also. I need to find them! " She looked around, putting the device between her teeth and galloped towards the only way there was to go.
" There she is! " She heard the hiss of another Changling-

and the loud buzzing of their wings.

She let out a terrified scream when she felt a hoof on her shoulder and spun around to see VortexTurner. " Velvet! You're oka-... " He was cut off when Velvet hit him across the face with the butt end of the rifle and sent him to the ground.
There was a flash of green magic and she groaned, kniwing it was a Changling.
She turned around and braced herself, firing the weapon between the pursuing Changlings, throwing them both backwards.
" Okay... This thing is kind of awesome.. " Velvet said, slightly out of breath, continuing to gallop down her path before more arived.

She stopped once she saw a small hall, looking behind her and dart down it, stopping and looking at the sonic screwdriver. " Okay... Let's try-... Ah ha! Lead me to TimeLock you little thing. " She said excitedly as it gave off a slight pulse every now and then. She got back to her hooves, going slightly cross eyed as she held it between her teeth, trying to follow where it was -

leading her.

---

VortexTurner paced in the small cell while TimeLock snored, muttering to herself, passed out on the floor and Missy was sat down, trying to think of something.

After hearing a Changling on the other side of the door yell something and a loud whack, they heard a familliar voice call. " Sorry! " It said, sounding slightly guilty.

" Is that-...? " TimeLock mumbled, still half asleep. " It can't be... " Missy stood up, sounding cautious.
The door swung open and VelvetMystery stood on the other side, holding Vortex's sonic screwdriver. " I need to get myself one of these things. " Velvet said, looking at it.

" Velvet! " Vortex cried excitedly, hugging her. " You're alive! "
Velvet blushed slightly, smiling. " I couldn't leave my new friends behind... Oh! These belong to all of you by the way. " Velvet tossed Vortex his sonic screwdriver back and trotted up to Missy, taking the blaster off from around her neck. " Here. I'm not a fan of weapons but you might be able to -

use this. " She told her, and Missy took it, smiling at her.
" Alright... I'll admit. I'm impressed. " She teased her.
Velvet turned to TimeLock and she hugged her. " I think these belong to you? " Velvet said, turnring.
" Yes! " TimeLock had a huge smile on her face as her horn glowed. " Leather jacket. Sonic screwdriver... Bow tie. Velvet. I think I love you. " She said, making her blush.
" As cute as this is, we need to go. Quickly! " Missy said, standing next to VortexTurner.
" Missy's right. We need to get back to the Tardis and get out of he-... Hold on a moment... How did you know how to use my sonic screwdriver? " Vortex asked, giving Velvet a look.
" I don't know. I just-.. Kind of did. I saw you use it a little and figured it out myself. Wasn't that difficult actually. " She answered.
TimeLock had a confused look on her face and stared at her. Missy turned to Vortex, grinning. " Oh.. She's a clever one. "
Vortex just smiled and stared at her. " Yes! Well! We really must be -

going. Evil Changling ship and all. Everypony back to the Tardis! " Vortex called.
" Wait! " VelvetMystery trotted up to him. " I hacked into one of those terminal things on the way here with that sonic-.. whatzyhoozit thing- " Velvet began and Missy and TimeLock exchanged shocked looks. " How did you do that?! " TimeLock asked and Vortex just waved a hoof at her. " Shush, we're talking. " He said, making TimeLock scoff and Missy laugh. " And? " Vortex wanted her to continue.
" And this isn't just some random ship. It's a warship on it's way to destroy an Equestrian cruiser nearby. It's a large transport with thousands of innocent ponies on board! " Velvet said, looking worried.
" Aaah! I thought I heard the engines start up again. " Vortex added casually.
" We can't just leave them to die! We have to save them! " Velvet begged.
Missy and TimeLock looked shocked once again and VortexTurner grinned. " I love it when things don't go as planned... Alright! Everypony, don't go back to the-

Tardis, we have an Equestrian cruiser to save! Missy and TimeLock, you two go to the engine control room and figure out a way to stop the engines. Possibly break a few things while you're at it. Give the crew something to do that will stall them. VelvetMystery, you're with me. We're going to the bridge and sabotage their guns, leave this thing defenceless and they won't be able to fire a single shot at that cruiser and they'll be forced to go home and repair the ship. Are there any questions!? " Vortex asked.
Missy held up a hoof and opened her mouth when Vortex cut her off. " Great, Missy! I'll be sure to answer that at some point in my life! Let's go! " He said, sounding excited and galloped off with Velvet.
" Oh I hate you. " Missy groaned. " No you don't! " Vortex called, making TimeLock chuckle. She smiled at her and began trotting down the hall. " Let's go break some stuff! " She said, sound a little too happy about that. " You're all mad. " Missy rolled her eyes, following her.

---

VortexTurner and VelvetMystery galloped through the streets when Vortex skidded to a halt. " Waaaait! " He yelled, looking through the window of an empty shop and trotted in. Velvet cocked her head, looking confused and put a hoof to her mouth, giggling once he came back out.
" What? " He asked. " Don't laugh! It's cool. " He said defensively.
Velvet shook her head, smiling. " It suits you. " She chuckled and the two continued on their way.

After a few moments Velvet looked at Vortex and spoke up. " Is this what it's always like for you three? Getting into trouble? Danger? Always running? " She asked.
" Sometimes. A lot of the time we just stay in Ponyville but at the same time we don't. " Vortex answered.
Velvet thought for a long moment, remembering something. " When you first met me-... When you opened the Tardis door, you thought I was somepony else. You were about to say a name... Tell me whos name... " She said, sounding serious.
" Oh. It was nopo-... "
" Sinatra... " -

Velvet cut him off. She stopped mid gallop and stood in front of him, looking up at the taller stallion. " You were about to say Sinatra... " She sounded slightly sad at the mention of the name.
VortexTurner stared at her. " You know him? " Vortex asked, and Velvet nodded. " He's my best friend... He-... He's dying... He keeps mumbling about-... his husband... his friends... his-... son-... sort of... and-... these crazy-... strange-.. adventures with a group traveling ponies... I thought-... They were delusions of a pony on his death bed but-... " Velvet trailed off.
" ... I know him... and his husband Travolta... What's wrong with him? " Vortex asked.
Velvet wiped away a few tears and shook her head. " Nopony knows... Only Travolta... And-... He's in the hospital himself... Something nearly killed them both but Travolta won't say and-... Sinatra hasn't woken up since whatever happened-.. happened... Doctors in Ponyville are keeping him alive but there's some kind of- poison in his -

system... We've tried medicine-.. posions-... spells... Nothing can cure it... Travolta can recover from his wounds but-... whatever hurt Sinatra is not only preventing him from fully healing but slowly killing him and he won't wake up... " Velvet was trying not to break down as VortexTurned stared at her. " Why are you telling me this..? " He asked.
" Because I wanted to say thank you... He's remembering all the ponies he cared about... He's dreaming, and muttering all the time and it's about things that were important to him and-... memories with you three were some of them... He's not a happy pony... so thank you for making his life a little more special... I know he's dying- so-... " Velvet sniffled and turned around. " I'm sorry... We need to hurry! There's nothing we can do about it now... I just hope it's painless... Now come on! We have ponies to save! " Velvet was galloping off when she mumbled something. " That stupid book... " She said, and VortexTurner stopped her.

" What did you say? " He looked at her curiously.
" When he's dreaming, the only bad thing he seems to remember and start muttering about is this weird book... He starts screaming and throwing violent fits to the point the doctors have to hold him down for a for minutes. They're worried the stress will kill him before the sickness does. Whatever he's mumbling about-... It terrified him. I hear Travolta mumble about it whenever he falls asleep also and he'll twitch and squirm. Sometimes wake up crying about something but he never says what. ... Doesn't make sense. " Velvet explained, trotting along her way.
VortexTurner stood in place, a strange look on his face. " I-Impossible... " He mumbled, a horrified look on his face. He took a step back, not noticing Velvet looking at him.
" Is everything alright? " She asked.
" Huh? Oh! Yes! Let's go! " Vortex said, leading the way.
" ... You know... I can't take you seriously with that thing on your head. " Velvet laughed, making Vortex groan.

They weren't far from reaching the bridge now, and finally getting of the ship.

VortexTurner however had a worried look on his face, and he gulped as thoughts raced through his head.
Thoughts of a strange book that he'd seen time and time again.
Something he could never destroy or escape.
Something no one could destroy or run from...

He hoped he'd never have to cross paths with that dreaded book again.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 39 -

VortexTurner and VelvetMystery galloped as quickly as they could through the massive ship, both nearly being thrown to the ground as it shook violently for a moment.
" What was that? " Velvet asked. VortexTurner grinned and continued running. " I think TimeLock and Missy found the engine room! " He called, and Velvet smiled. " All we have to do is find the-.. This! " Vortex skidded to a halt at a large door that led to the very front of the ship where the controls to almost everything were. " What's the plan? " Velvet asked, and Vortex smiled. " I'll get back to you on that. " He answered, knocking on the door and Velvet gave him a stunned look. " Vortex! " She hissed quietly, looking around when she heard the sound of many hooves scrambling to the door.
She looked up and saw VortexTurners sonic screwdriver tucked behind his ear.

The door swung open and Vortex was greeted by sevral Changlings with blasters levitating and pointed at him.

" Always with the guns... " He muttered under his breath before clapping his hooves together with a smile. " Good evening everypony! " He said.
" Kill him... " A Changling groweled and Vortex suddenly looked verry worried.
" Wait! Wait! Aaah, you wouldn't do that would you? I'm just one pony. I'm not armed. Come on. " He said, sounding innocent.
" Exactly. You're a pony. So you get to die. " The Changling said again.
" Aaah. You must be the captain. " Vortex said, slowly trotting around the room, weapons slowly following his movment as he did.
" You have ten seconds to give me a reason not to order my crew to kill you. " The captain huffed, sounding unamused.
" Okay! Hold on! Look, and my-... " He was about to wrap a hoof around VelvetMystery when he realized she wasn't there. He looked past the crew members and saw her laying down, holding his sonic screwdriver to some of the consols, waving a hoof at him with an innocent smile as she crawled away with the screwdriver between her -

teeth.
VortexTurner but a hoof to his ear, still trying to figure out what he just saw.
" Hah... Just a-... Itchy ear. " He said nervously, looking at a Changling down the muzzle of his rifle. " Well! It's been lovely but I uhm-... "
" Shoot him. " The captain ordered, turning around, wide eyed as he saw VelvetMystery.
She stared back looking just as shocked and mumbled in a quiet and nervous voice, " Uh oh... "
" Kill them both! " The captain yelled and some of the Changlings pointed their weapons at Velvet who held pointed the sonic screwdriver at them. " If you shoot, you'll regret it! " She threatened.
" Velvet?! What are you doing!? " Vortex stared at her like she'd lost her mind.
" Vortex, just trust me! I know what I'm doing! " Velvet said, shaking slightly out of fear.
The ship shook violently again but this time it was followed by a loud bang and Velvet grinned.
" It seems your weapons have overheated. " She said, using the sonic screwdriver and the Changling's weapons -

exploded in bursts of electricity.
" Run! " Velvet yelled to Vortex while they were surprised and they darted out the room.
Velvet tossed his sonic screwdriver back to him amd they galloped towards the Tardis before more of the crew would arive. " How did you know how to do that!? " Vortex asked.
" Easy! I hacked the terminals like I saw you do, overheated the blaster cannons so they'd explode and the Changling's weapons are high blasts of electric energy that can stun or kill depending on the setting. Overpower that setting, they explode! " Velvet explained.
" How did you know it would effect the weapons though!? " Vortex asked.
Velvet huffed, trying to keep up with VortexTurner and smiled at him. " I didn't! " She laughed and Vortex smiled. " Velvet, I think I love you! " He laughed, and the two came to a grinding halt as they nearly ran into Missy and TimeLock.
Missy trotted up to Vortex and gave him a look. " Two questions! What were those explosions, -

and what in the name of sanity are you wearing on your head? " She asked.
VortexTurner scoffed and gave her a sideways glance. " Hmph. It's a fez. I wear a fez now. Fezes are cool... " He answered, sounding defensive.
" As amusing as all this is, we really need to-.. you know-... RUN! " TimeLock said, and all four of them ducked as beam from one of the rifles flew over their heads. " I like that idea! " Missy said, shoving TimeLock along.
" I second that! " Vortex added, following them into the Tardis.
" Wait for me! " Velvet called, getting on boared and breathing a sigh of relief, collapsing onto the floor.

TimeLock helped her up and smiled.
Missy trotted up to Vortex who quickly got them off the ship.
" We need to talk about Velvet, Vortex... " She said, sounding concerned.
" You don't trust her do you? " He asked, looking over at her. Missy shook her head. " It's just-... She knows too much about all this already... Something's not right. "
Vortex thought for a long moment -

before answering.
" It's not that she already knows... She's smart. Aware of almost everything around her. And she's a fast learner. Maybe it means something? You were off about Sinatra when he first came along. He couldn't hurt a fly though. " Vortex tried to reassure her.
" I have my eye on her though... " Missy grumbled.
" I think TimeLock does too. " Vortex laughed, see the two giggling as they hugged eachother.
Missy stared at the two for a moment, looking slightly jelous and groaned.
Vortex shot her a look. " Are you alright Missy? " He asked.
Missy shook her head, her cheeks slightly red as she stared at him like she was emberassed about something. " Huh? ... Yeah. Fine. Why? Why do you ask? " She sounded defensive.
Vortex leaned back slightly, looking confused. " No reason... Anyway! Now! Where do we go next!? " He asked his companions, sounding excited.
Missy looked back at TimeLock and groaned, shaking her head. " Rrrgh! Stupid mare... " She muttered under her breath.

TimeLock looked up at her and she trotted away, mumbling about something. She stared at the ground for a moment before Vortex got her attention. " Is something wrong? " He asked.
" I'm being clever but nopony's listening to me so why do I bother. " He said.
" Hm? ... Oh! I'm fine! Sorry about that darling. " TimeLock said with a smile, glancing back to where Missy went off to.
" I'll uhm... I'll be right back. " She said, trying to act natural and quickly slipped away.
" Am I missing something? " He asked VelvetMystery who just smacked a hoof to her face.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 40 -

VortexTurner threw the door of the Tardis wide open and stepped out with a bright smile on his face, waving a hoof at everyone inside, looking around and seeing crystal clear water and a bright, white sandy beach.

" I think everypony deserves a little rest and relaxation after what we went through? " He said.
TimeLock galloped past him excitedly. " Aah! I haven't been here in ages. Finally, time for a nice hoof polish. " She said as Missy rolled her eyes, catering out of the Tardis. She couldn't help but smile at Vortex and joined TimeLock. " Actually, I think I might just have to go with her. I much prefer this over shooting crazed Changling warriors on a enemy battle ship any day... As fun as shooting things is. " She laughed. " How about you Velvet? " Missy called, seeing the mare poke her head out theTardis and her eyes go wide in wonder.
She took a step out, feeling the sand on her hooves and smiled, looking around.

" Where in Equestria are we..? " She asked, breathtaken. She smiled and galloped to the beach where waves washed up gently over the sand and many small, multi colored fish swam around. Velvet stuck a curious hoof under the water and one swam around her hoof sevral times.
TimeLock giggled and answered her question. " We're not in Equestria, Velvet. Or on earth for that matter. This island is made up of mostly oceans and islands like this. Most left untouched but some turned to resorts like this. " She explained. Velvet didn't realize that behind the Tardis, towering over them was a massive tower with ponies trotting all over the place. Some with families but most looked around her age.
" This is a resort? " Velvet's mouth hung open and Missy rolled her eyes again. " Yes, it's brilliant. Can we hurry please? " She huffed impatiently, stamping a hoof in the sand.
" Do we have rooms? " Velvet asked. VortexTurner began to lead the way and said, " No, but I can get us rooms. Do we want to -

share two rooms or four seperate ones? ... I mean, four ponies can fit in on- "
" I'll bunk woth Velvet! " TimeLock called, grabbing Velvets hoof and galloped off with her. Velvet didn't have time to protest. " TimeLock wai-..! WOAH! "

Missy stood next to Vortex looking angry and she groaned. Flapping her wings in frustration.
" Are you alright? " Vortex asked. " Peachy! " Missy hissed, yanking him along. " Come on. You owe me a drink from the last time we were here. " She huffed.

---

VelvetMystery flopped into the bed, looking out the window and at the vast ocean beyond.
TimeLock layed down next to her and smiled. " So. Did me and Vortex do good in picking out rooms? " She chuckled.
Velvet smiled at her, nodding. " Yeah! The view is amazing... And we're next to eachother! Much nicer than-.. You know. Nearly being killed. "
TimeLock nuzzled her slightly but stopped shortly after, making Velvet blush. They both had guilty looks on their faces and TimeLock spoke up.
" Have you ever loved somepony before..? "

VelvetMystery closed her eyes and sighed. " Yeah... A while ago... But it didn't work out... I haven't trusted anypony in that way since then... How about you? " Velvet sat up and looked at TimeLock who seemed to strugle to answer the question.
" Yes... I-... I did... A long time ago... He was everything to me... " She mumbled, sounding upset.
" What happened..? Did-... It not work ou-.. "
" He's dead... " TimeLock cut her off.

Velvet looked down sadly and held her hoof, trying to comfort her. " I'm sorry... "
TimeLock shook her head. " He died trying to save me... I wish he didn't though... " She mumbled, looking up at Velvet. " It was a-... long, long time ago though... " She smiled at her sadly and pulled her hoof away, staring at her. " Do you love somepony, Velvet..? "
VelvetMystery looked away before answering. " I told you, I haven't-... I mean-... Yes... I met her one day by some crazy accident, we talked for a few days any-... I never heard from her again... She's been on my mind ever since though... "
TimeLock slid off the bed and got to her hooves. " I need to talk to Mis-... "
Both mares stared at the door as someone knocked a bit aggresively.
" Did you order room service? " Velvet asked, and TimeLock shook her head. " No... I didn't... " She answered, oppening the door. " Hello. " She greeted a very tidy and well dressed stallion standing on the other side.
He smiled back, looking over at -

Velvet, who stood behind TimeLock. " Good morning. " He said with a smile. " Might you be our newest guests here at the resort? "
TimeLock nodded and the Stallion stepped aside, pointing a hoof down the hall. " Right this way then please. We have a special room for you and the other two members of your party. " He said, leading the way.
" Oh! What's the special ocassion? " TimeLock asked him, and the stallion grinned. " We have some special guests that would like to meet you. " He answered putting a hoof to his earpiece and spoke into it. " The two guests are on their way. I'll find the other two right away. "

Velvet looked over at TimeLock excitedly. " Ooo. Fancy. I wonder what it's going to look like. "

" Please. Wait in here while I find your friends. " The stallion said, opening a door to a large seating room with an ocean view. TimeLock nodded and sat down. " No problem! " She said, waving a hoof.
" They will return-... " She heard the stallion say before the door slammed shut.

TimeLock was tempted to get up and ask what that was about but decided it wasn't impirtant.
Instead she got up and looked around the room, fiddling with random trinkets placed on tables and boring Velvet with how amazingly crafted the large grandfather clock was that stood in the corner of the room, explaining she makes clocks for a living in Ponyville when she's not traveling.

She opened what apeared to be a broom closet door and her eyes widened.
Staring back at her was what looked like a pony but compleatly made of heavy metal plating.
" Cyberpony... " She mumbled, slamming the door shut and turned to VelvetMystery. " Velvet, I think it's time we checked out! " She said, sounding nervous.
Velvet looked over at her, confused. " Why? "
TimeLock went to shove her towards the door when the stallion returned with a small pistol like weapon pointed at them. " I'm afraid I can't allow you to do that... TimeLords... "

-End Episode-

- Season 4. Episode 41 -

VelvetMystery gave TimeLock a confused look as the mare stepped in front of her defensively.
" TimeLock..? What's going o-... TimeLock there's something wrong with his earpeice. " Velvet's eyes were wide as she realized something.
" Velvet, stay behind me, don't do anything... You! - " She pointed a hoof at the stallion holding the weapon. " Don't do something you'll regret. "
The stallion moved tilted his head slightly, staring at TimeLock. " Like what..? " He asked.
" One. Hurt my friends. Two! If you lay a hoof on Missy, I will personally burn this planet myself! And three! You really don't want to p!ss off a Time Lady buster! " TimeLock hissed, knocking him out with a hoof across the face. He fell to the floor with a thud and dropped his weapon and TimeLock quickly levitated her sonic screwdriver while VelvetMystery stared at TimeLock.
" Y-you're... An alien-... Aren't you..? " She mumbled, feeling stupid for not realizing it sooner.

" Putting it very loosely, yes. I'm an alien. To be more exact however, I am a Time Lady. Not a pony. " She said. " And that weapon is actually some kind of dart gun filled with highly toxic poison so I suggest you don't touch it because-... I don't have a medical kit. "
Velvet shot her a look. " Do all medical kits have cures for highly deadly poisons? " Velvet asked, sounding sarcastic.
" Yes. Here anyway. You have to. Tropical planet. Plants and animals here have a poisonous touch to them. Now let's go before-... "
Both mare were cut off and jumped as the hoof of the Cyberpony smashed through the door and broke it down, looking at TimeLock.
" that happens... RUN! " Lock shouted, shoving Velvet ahead of her.

---

Missy and VortexTurner were on the bottom floor of the hotel when TimeLock and VelvetMystery galloped up to them out of breath.
" V-Vortex! ... Hh... hh... M-Missy... Oh, Celestia, let me catch my-... Is the the head of a CyberPony? " TimeLock asked, surprised by what -

Missy was holding.
She grinned and tossed it aside. " Yeah. It tried to shoot me so I pulled that gun Velvet got me on it. " She said sounding smug.
" Where did you keep that? I never saw you carrying it. " Velvet said, confused.
" Trust me, you really don't want to know. " Vortex cut in.

TimeLock gave Missy a concerned look and took a step towards her. " Missy, are you hur-... " TimeLock gulped when a small dart stuck her in the neck and she stumbled slightly, looking dizzy.
" M-Missy? " TimeLock muttered, looking over to see the stallion holding the dart gun as two other CyberPonys stood gaurd.

" Ah! Yes. I guess I should explain. We figured out that this was a trap. The CyberPonies were going to capture the thousands of ponies that would stay here once this place opened but it seems we arrived early and spoiled their fun so there are only three and one unfortunate employee. The others all left. " Vortex explained.
" Aaah. Those were the ponies I saw. Not tourists. " Velvet nodded.

Vortex smiled at her. " Exactly. They were running for their lives when we got here. Most of them got away except for him who just shot Missy. " Vortex said, and stood in silence before realizing what he said.
" MISSY! " He yelled, galloping to her.
VelvetMystery totted over to her.
Missy was in TimeLocks hooves looking drained and tired.
" Missy, c-come on... Don't do this. You won't let a little poison stop you, not after everything. " TimeLock smiled at her.
Missy chuckled and coughed looking tired. Velvet looked up to see the stallion stepping closer and looking around, running off whithout them.
" Velvet!? " Vortex called, realizing the stallions weapon was pointed at him.
" Don't move, Time Lord. " He said, not bothering with TimeLock.
" Heh... You made a really big mistake. You see... I was rather fond of Missy... Nopony hurts my friends... " Vortex groweled, glaring at him.

" Missy I-... " TimeLock mumbled. " I know... You always hated my guts... Guess you got your wish in -

the end... " Missy chuckled, looking sad.

TimeLock held her tight, feeling her go limp. " No... Not again... N-not again... Please... Please not again! Don't do this! Missy! You-... THIS IS YOUR FAULT! " TimeLock's horn flared and she ripped the earpeice out of the stallions ear, causing him to screach and drop to the ground.
" I was just about to do that. " Vortex looked at her, slightly dissapointed.
" It was connected to his brain. He was dead already. ... You two! " TimeLock yelled at the CyberPonies.
" Come and get me... " She challanged.
VortexTurner gave her a worried look and yanked her tail. " TimeLock, no! You can't do that! You know how dangerous that is! " He warned her.
" I know... Hopefully it'll kill me. " She chuckled and galloped towards them when they both dropped to the ground in heaps of metal and Velvet stood behind them.
" They had off switches. " She said casually, with a smile. " Oh! And I found this! " She had a medical kit slung over her back and TimeLock -

quickly levitated it and galloped to Missy.

VortexTurner trotted up to VelvetMystery with a grim look on his face. " Velvet... CyberPonies don't have 'off' switches... " He whispered.

TimeLock sat down and looked for a small vile with a foul ssmelling liquid and slowly poured it into Missy's mouth. " Come on... Come on... Please... This one time... Don't let this happen... Not to her... " TimeLock mumbled, holding her close, near tears.

" Do you think this is all connected..? " Velvet asked Vortex who was deep in thought. " Yes... The ship, and this... It's too-... Different... Especially the CyberPonies... Something's wrong... If you notice anything; a weird ripple like heat, a crack in a wall, a knot in wood that looks too dark, a hole that goes too far down, an ocean too big, anything, odd, at all... Let me know... " Vortex said and Velvet nodded. Their attention was pulled over to TimeLock who was crying now. For a brief moment, they saw Missy wink and close her eyes and the -

two shook their heads, chuckling.
TimeLock shot them a look and they shut themselves up. " Missy is gone and you're acting all chummy with eachother!? SHE'S GONE! " TimeLock yelled at them and the two exchanged slightly guilty looks.
Lock ran a gentle hoof through Missy's mane and mumbled quietly. " I'm s-sorry... I never told you I loved you... " She sniffled.

VortexTurner and VelvetMystery waited eagerly for Missy to stop the act.

" I love you Missy... " She said quietly, ready to lay her down when Missy quickly yanked her into a kiss and smiled at her.
TimeLock's eyes widened and she pulled away, tears still in her eyes.
" I thought you were dead! " She hissed, sounding upset.
Missy blushed slightly and rolled her eyes. " Well... I was for a minute, then I wasn't. ... But I didn't want to spoil the moment. " She chuckled.
" Oh-... I hate you. " TimeLock groaned.
" No you don't... " Missy smiled.
TimeLock hugged her tightly and whispered, " Don't ever leave me again... "

Vortex began to trot towards the Tardis nodding at VelvetMystery.
" Well! It's been an eventful day. How about a little rest in the Tardis for you two love birds? " Vortex grinned and led the way.

---

Everyone was in the Tardis, laughing and ready to be on there way when Vortex took one long, last look at the resort, focusing on something.
He closed the door and went to the controls.

VelvetMystery's head hurt and she swore she could hear the sound of pages being flipped through and there was no sense of movment like the first time she came on board.
The second time she noticed that.

And she could swear she could smell the scent of ink and blood... Why that combination..?
- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 42 -

VelvetMystery opened the Tardis door and breathed a sigh of relief, seeing the familliar sight of Ponyville Park and trotted out, taking a deep breath. " I never thought I'd miss this place so much. " She said, sounding happy. The three time travelers stepped out, smiling as well.
" Phew... I think I'll spend a good while in my shop after that. The sound of ticking clocks always calms me down. " TimeLock said. Missy looked at her and nodded. " You know what, I think a good rest is well deserved. No traveling for a while. "
VortexTurner nodded but looked confused. " I agree... I think everypony deserves a good long rest... Tardis included... " He said, and Velvet gave him a curious look. " Is everything alright? "
Vortex pulled her off to the side and whispered to her. " Something's wrong but I can't tell what... But I feel like we're still in danger... Just be careful on your way home. " He whispered.
Velvet nodded and began to follow the path back home.

Velvet couldn't help be feel as though she was being watched and shivered.
It had been some time since she slept and figured she was just tired.

---

" Well! Good times had by all! We almost died a few times and made a new friend. Sounds like a good day to me! " VortexTurner said, wrapping his hooves around Missy and TimeLock.
Both mares chuckled and smiled. " You're mad, but I have to admit, it was fun. " Missy admited.
" And I got to blow stuff up! Well... Almost did anyway. Missy wouldn't let me. " She groaned and Missy pretented not to hear her.

" You're time is up VortexTurner... "

" What? " Vortex whiped around after hearing a strange voice and looked around, not seeing anyone there.
His ear twitched as he heard the voice again from behind him.

" It is returning... "

Again he spun around, this time both TimeLock and Missy were staring at him in confusion.
" Right... I think I might have had my head hit a bit too hard at that resort... " He mumbled, looking slightly scared.

" Why don't you take it easy for a bit there big guy. I'm going to walk Lock back to her shop. " Missy told him, leading the way.
VortexTurner was looking around in a mild panic and called to them. " Yes, uh-... Be careful! ... Okay... Weird voices in my head... That's a new one... "

---

VelvetMystery arrived at her appartment and sighed, slightly dissapointed. " Oh-... Yeah... " She mumbled, seeing old, bloodied bandages on the table next to a bottle of pills. " Reality... " She hissed, sounding bitter and trotted to the bathroom, wanting to take a bath.
There was a knock at her door and Velvet groaned. " You have got to be kidding... " She huffed. " I'm coming! " She yelled and opened the door, shocked at who was there.
" Morning Velvet! " A kind voice greeted her.
" R-Riley..? " Mumbled Velvet. " I- U-uh.. C-come in! I was just about to put some music on. " She said sounding shy.
The two trotted back into the livingroom and stared at her coffee table. She could have sworn she saw-

some old bandages and her pills there a moment ago. Then she realized something as well. She never left old bandages lying around and her pills never left her room unless she was traveling so she remembered to take them.
" Is everything alright Velvet? " Riley asked, snapping her out of it.
" Huh? Oh! Yeah. Spaced out I guess. " She said, smiling and went over to her record player. " Hope you don't mind. " She said, looking for an album in particular. For a brief moment she heard strange scratching sounds, like claws on a wall. She turned around and saw Riley on the couch, still looking happy. " I don't mind! " She said.
Velvet shook her head and went back to looking at her albums, stopping at one that didn't quite seem right.
" Sinatra..? " She mumbled, almost forgetting the name. " S-Sinatra... He's-... Never made-... an album... " She mumbled, staring at the wall. Upon looking back, it had vanished and she couldn't quite remember what she just saw.
Something in the back of her mind-

clicked, and her eyes widened.
" C-Celestia help me... " She mumbled. " H-how... "
" What was that? " Riley asked, sounding slightly angered.
" Nothing! I'm mumbling to myself. I need to use the bathroom. Be right back. " Velvet said, quickly closing the door and began breathing heavily.
" How is this possible... "

---

VortexTurner held his hooves in his head and groaned in pain. " It is returning... What!? What is returning!? " He yelled at nothing.

---

TimeLock and Missy trotted up to her shop, walking in and instantly TimeLock seemed worried.
" Lock? You look like you've just seen a ghost, what's wrong? " Missy asked.
TimeLock shuddered at how quiet it was. " Missy, you know my shop... There are clocks covering almost everything in here, and about three in my room upstairs... Why-... is it so quiet..? " TimeLock mumbled, looking around.
Missy didn't realize it. Not a single clock was making a sound. No tick, no tock. No clicks or clocks. Not anything... Her shop was silent.

" There's no flow of time here Missy... No normal one anyway... My clocks are made to always keep track of current time... It's a little something I do. Never too fast, and never too slow... " TimeLock explained. She shook in fear, glancing over at the small counter's glass display case and she gulped. " Missy... Look at the reflection in the case but don't... move... " She said quietly.
Missy had an eerie feeling about everything and did as she was told. " Vortex? " She said, confused, seeing his reflection in the display case. He was by the shops large window.
TimeLock shook her head and told her, " N-no... Vortex has eyes... " She mumbled.
Missy took another look and gulped, seeing only black, empty holes where his eyes should be and black ooze or even ink drip from them.

---

" What's returning!? " VortexTurner yelled again. He turned around and nearly died of fright as a pony stared directly at him. It had black, singed skin and no fur or mane. Black holes where eyes should be, -

and it smelled of ink and blood.
" Us... " It answered him in a disturbing, demented voice and let out a blood curdling screach.

VortexTurner turned, and ran to find Missy, TimeLock and VelvetMystery.

---

VelvetMystery's eyes were looking everywhere as she peiced it together.
" The ship was real... But after that... Y-yes... Everything went black for just a second... The resort-... and this... " She mumbled, and froze in terror. " We're in the same book that took Sinatra and Travolta... " She huffed.

There was the gut wrenching sound of bones crunch and snapping and flesh rending from it's bone and blood splattering something on the other side of the door. Velvet opened it and nearly threw up at what she saw.

" Welcome home Velvet... " Riley said. But it wasn't Riley. Only her head with hollow eyes attached to the body of a foul beast with raw flesh, and a contorted body. Long claws were at the end of its skinny arms and feet, and it had an absurdly long neck that lunged at Velvet

Blood dripped from its mouth as it came face to face with VelvetMystery and unhinged its jaw, revealing rown of needle like teeth and Velvet screamed...

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 43 -

TimeLock and Missy stood in fear, not wanting to move as they stared at the reflection of the fake VortexTurner standing outside.
" M-Missy... Take slow steps, and go up the stairs behind the counter up to my room... " TimeLock whispered and the two began to walk slowly towards the stairs.
The monster quickly threw its body through the window and scrambled to its hooves, charging at them.
" RUN! " TimeLock yelled , levitating her sonic screwdriver.
Missy darted up the stairs, looking back TimeLock who was halfway up the stairs when the monster sank its teeth into one of her back legs and yanked her down, ready to beat her with its hooves. TimeLock held the beast back, dripping ink from its mouth and empty eyes, gnashing razor like teeth close to her face.
" TimeLock! " Missy yelled, ready to run down. Lock's horn glowed and the door slammed shut, followed by the sound of her sonic screwdriver and Missy couldn't open the door no mater how hard she yanked.

" No! TimeLock! Open the door! Open the door! Please! " Missy begged.

TimeLock grunted, struggling to hold back the double and whacked it across the face with a hoof as hard as she could and stumbled down the rest of the stairs, limping towards the door but the monster recovered quickly and lept onto her, pulling her down. The ink burned when it bled over her and she cried in pain.
There was the sound of a window being smashed, followed by the strong wingbeats of a pegasus. Missy flew through the smashed window of the shop and dive bombed the monster with her back hooves, sending it to the ground.
She helped TimeLock up and quickly yanked her outside. " Come on! We have to find Vortex and Velvet! "
---

VortexTurner stumbled, breathing heavily as he got into town, dissoriented and confused. He hadn't noticed but everything was slowly falling apart as a thick fog slowly began to roll in.
He froze when he heard hooves behind him and turned around, saying to the monsterous pony in -

front of him, " I've been in here once before and I can escape again! What is it you want?! Why take thousands of ponies here just to torture and kill them? To make them suffer?! "

" Yes... " The monster hissed almost. " Equestria will burn... Ponies will suffer for thinking they ever had control over their lives... "

VortexTurner took several steps back and groaned. " Why are you after me? " He asked, ready to run.

" Because-... You, are, Time Lord... You weild powers beyond that of any pony... Powers, that we can use to break free from the pages of our prison-... and rip the universe apart... "

VortexTurner took another step back. " I can't let you do that. Sorry. " He said sarcasticly.

" Then, VortexTurner... You shall die here... "

---

VelvetMystery ducked as the moster lundged its head at her and bolted for the door, galloping down the hall as quickly as she could, bumping into doorways and stumbled out the apartment building. She could hear the thumps of the monster -

gaining on her, its claws leaving deep gashes in anything it touched.
The raw flesh bled, making it look even more disgusting and it let out a ear peircing screach as if calling for other.

VelvetMystery galloped towards the park as fast as she could, terrified.

---

TimeLock and Missy arrived at the park, seeing VortexTurner and the burned pony.
Velvet arrived as well, huffing and puffing, looking behind her.

" VortexTurner..? " TimeLock mumbled.
He turned around smiled, excited to them, and the monster who he had been talking to lunged at him, beating him violently and biting at him.
" VORTEX! " Missy cried, and VelvetMyster let out a terrified scream as her pursuer threw her to the ground and was ready to tear her apart with its claws.
The double Vortex arrived and Missy bucked it in the face, and flew into the air, dive bombing VelvetMystery's attacker and TimeLock buck it at the same time, sending it to the ground.
VelvetMystery had tears in her eyes and a look of terror, -

expecting to die.

She pulled herself up and gasped, seeing VortexTurner being attacked. " It's going to kill him! " Velvet cried, when Missy's back hooves smashed the side of the monsters head in, splatering her in blood and ink.
" Ugh... Disgusting... " She groaned and the three galloped to VortexTurner.

" Vortex!? " TimeLock was worried they were too late.
VortexTurner slowly got to his hooves, laughing. " H-hah... Hah ha... B-brilliant timing as always Missy... " He mumbled, bloody and beaten sadly.
VelvetMystery hugged him and the three mares sighed in relief.

VortexTurner hugged her back and his eyes widened, looking upset. " N-no... " He mumbled tiredly.
Velvet took a step back and Missy yanked her away. " Vortex... " She said sadly.
Velvet looked at the three confused. " What's going on? " She asked.
VortexTurner sat down, looking at his hooves and mumbled to himself. " I-is he dying..? " Velvet asked, sounded heart broken.

" He's regenerating... " TimeLock muttered.

" N-no... No. I'm not ready! Please! " VortexTurner begged.

Missy held onto Velvet and shook her head. " This was all a sick trap to get us killed! " She hissed.

" VortexTurner... " TimeLock trotted up to him.
He stared at her looking scared. " No... N-no... I don't want to go... " He mumbled.

" TIMELOCK! " Missy yelled, seeing the monster that attacked Velvet get back up.
" No! Not now! " TimeLock hissed. " Everypony get close but give Vortex some space! " She ordered. Missy and Velvet stood close to TimeLock who closed her eyes and focussed her magic, and her horn glowed.
" What's she doing? " Velvet took a step back.
Missy grinned. " We call her TimeLock for a reason. " Missy answered and a strange looking bubbke apeared around them.
" Velvet, whatever you do, don't step outside this thing. " Missy warned her.
Velvet stared as the double of VortexTurner and the horrid monster stood frozen in place.

Missy trotted up to Vortex and placed a gentle hoof on his cheek.

He stared at her and shook.
" Come on... You can do this... I've seen it done before... Try. " She said, taking a step back. Velvet was too focused on the frozen monsters to notice what was happening as TimeLock grunted, trembling slightly as she tried to keep the spell active. " I c-can't keep this up forever guys! " She grunted, sounding pained. " N-not exactly a normal spell! "

After a moment of paniced voices, Velvet saw a bright flash from behind her and spun around, seeing VortexTurner pull himself from the ground.
" Nnngh... Wait-... Same hooves. Same mane, same tail, same voice, same coat... Hah ha! " He said excitedly.

" Wha-... His wounds are-... " Velvet stood, dumbfounded.
" It's a long story. We have to go! " Missy shoved her aside and stood next to TimeLock. " Lock, stop, I'll cary you! " She told her and TimeLock fainted, falling over Missy's back.
The spell quickly vanished and the three ran as fast as they could before the two monsters could catch them.

" In! In! In! " Vortex yelled, holding the Tardis door open, waiting for the three mares. They galloped in, TimeLock over Missy's back and he quickly closed the door, darting over to the controls. " Come on girl! Get us out of here! " He said excitedly. Missy gently layed TimeLock down and layed next to her and Velvet held onto something.
" You can get us out of the book!? " Velvet called.
" Advantages of the Tardis, Velvet! We can do a lot of things! " He laughed. " Let's go home everypony! "

Velvet noticed that they were actually moving this time as she tried to hold on tightly and laughed, happy to finally be back in control of things. " Nice going Vortex! " Missy smiled at him and nuzzled TimeLock gently. " And you too... " She said in a quiet voice.

- End Episode -

- Season 4. Episode 44 -

The Tardis door swung open and VelvetMystery stepped out, taking a deep breath. " Now that's Ponyville air... " She said with a smile. Clean, and crisp. She could hear young ponies playing bearby and actually saw other ponies off in the distance.
VortexTurner trotted out and leaned on the Tardis with a smile.
" You look well for somepony who nearly got mauled to death. " Velvet chuckled and VortexTurner laughed. " Aaah. All in a days work for a Time Lord. "
Velvet shook her head, giggling. " You three-... are something special... " She said, a sad smile on her face.
" And so are you Velvet... Not many ponies can say they did the things you did... You were brave. And you did what you thought was right no matter what happened... You saved all of us. Twice even. ... I think we owe you a thank you. " Vortex smiled at her and Velvet blushed slightly.
" And I owe you one also Vortex... Thank you for showing me some amazing things... I'm happy to call you three my -

friends... " Velvet trotted up to Vortex and hugged him.
He was a bit surprised for a moment and hugged back, laughing slightly. " You take care of yourself Velvet... " He told her. " I expect to see you again some time soon. "
" Hm hmm... Maybe you will... What are you three going to do? "
VortexTurner thought for a moment. " Well... I'm sure Missy and TimeLock will want to spend some quiet time together. Not running and trying to be killed and all. " He laughed. " And I think I might take it easy for a while... Ponyville has kind of become a home to me... Lots of-... ponies here I care about... That and GoldenDream makes a darn good cup of hot chocolate. " He chuckled, smiling.
VelvetMyster giggled and waved a hoof at the stallion, slowly trotting off. " Bye for now Vortex! Tell the girls I'm glad they're together and safe. " She called.
VortexTurner looked back into the Tardis and saw the two mares curled up around eachother, fast asleep. He smiled and waved back at VelvetMystery.

" I will! ... Goodbye Velvet... " He said, trotting back inside the Tardis, closing the door,

---

VelvetMystery let out a sigh, opening the door to her appartment and looked around, smiling. " Just how I left you... " She said with a sign of relief. She trotted past the coffee table and looked at it curiously. There was an almost empty glass of water on the table. " Not how I left you... " She mumbled.

" VelvetMystery..? " A kind and familliar voice said from behind her in the kitchen doorwar.
Velvet spun around and smiled. No tricks, no illusions, no evil Changling or demonic monsters.
It was Riley.
" Riley! " Velvet hugged her tightly. " You have no idea how happy I am to see you... " She said.
" Where have you been..? I've been worried sick.. Are you okay? " Riley asked, looking her up and down. " Celestia, Velvet... What did this to you..? " She asked putting a gentle hoof on a long claw marks acros Velvet's chest. Another three marks ran across both her front legs.

VelvetMystery winced in pain slightly, compleatly forgetting about the fact she nearly had her insides ripped out and eaten by a hellish monster version of Riley.
Nightmares of the monsters she saw awaited her in her dreams for years to come no doubt.
She smiled and opened her mouth, trying to think. " TimberWolf accident. I was near the Everfree not too long ago. " She answered.
" Why?! You know how dangerous it is even for trained ponies to go in there! " Riley said, worried.
" Suicidal tendancies ring a bell? " Velvet added casually.
It wasn't entirely untrue. Perfect excuse to blame it on that and it's not like she's never thought about it before...
It was easier to explain that than being dragged on an adventure with three time traveling ponies and sucked into a demonic book filled with nightmares, demons and other hellish beasts.

Riley hugged her tightly. " Velvet-... Hh... You know what, just-... I'm glad you're okay... But where haf you been? -

( *have )

Nopony's seen you for half a month, I've asked around all over Ponyville. " She said, looking at her concerned.

Velvet's eyes widened and she gulped.
Half a month?
How was that possible? She'd only been gone for at least a day. Vortex said so.
Velvet cursed time travel for being confusing and answered her. " I've been traveling. " She said with a smile again.

" You could warn somepony... " Riley sighed, sounding relieved.
" Well you haven't been easy to contact either... " Velvet said in a stern voice. " Two months and not even a hello from you... " She said, sounding slightly hurt.
" I-... I know... I was just nervous about-... us... My job kept me busy but-... I'd be lying if I said I didn't avoid coming to see you because I was nervous... I'm sorry Velvet... " Riley answered honestly, looking at her.
Velvet looked slightly guilty. " ... I'm sorry too... I didn't do anything either also so-... Guess we both messed up... "

Riley smiled at her and blushed slightly.

" I've been thinking for a while-... "
Riley was cut off when Velvet gently pulled her into a kiss, wrapping her hooves around her.
The entire time she was gone, she couldn't help but think of her and how she wished she took the opetunity to talk to her more and tell her how she felt.
After too many close calls, she couldn't help but want to jump on it now.
" You'll never know why I did that but I don't care... I've missed you so much Riley... I'm sorry... " Velvet mumbled with a shy smile, near tears.
Riley led her to the couch and sat her down. " V-Velvet? Why are you crying..? " Riley asked, sitting close to her.
" Because I always want you by my side... " Velvet answered. " I c-can't explain but-... just-... "
Riley shushed her and smiled. " I'm not going anywhere Velvet... I've missed you so much... " She said laying down next to her.
Velvet wanted nothing more than a good nap, falling asleep next to Riley.
She layed down also and nuzzled her. " Thank you Riley... "

She said quietly.
For once, Velvet wasn't tortured by nightmares or ugly thoughts as she slowly fell asleep.
She couldn't be more happy to finally be home again with her friends and Riley by her side...

- The End -

- Thanks for reading! -

- Season 5. Episode 1 -

WhiteFlame trotted into the livingroom, yawning. IvoryRose had just come in the front door from checking on the flowers out in the front of the house. He quickly put a hoof over one leg and had a nervous smile on his face. " Morning dad. " He said with a shakey voice. WhiteFlame rubbed his eyes and smiled at him. " Hey short stuff... What are you doing up this early...? " He mumbled, stumbling into the kitchen. WhiteFlame resembled a drunkard when first waking up.
IvoryRose gulped when hearing the question. " Just-... Checking on my flowers. " He said.
" Ivory-... It's five o-clock in the morning. " WhiteFlame said with a slight chuckle. " And why are you standing like that? You're not at a military school. At ease kid. " He joked.
IvoryRose laughed slightly, but still didn't move. " Ow... " He muttered under his breath, looking uncomfortable.
WhiteFlame turned around looking concerned. " What was that? " He asked.
" N-nothing! " Ivory smiled innocently.

WhiteFlame stared at him from the kitchen for a long moment before trotting up to him.
IvoryRose was always a little small for his age and it only made his father slightly more menacing when he stared him down like he was now.
" You know-... I'd understand if you were up early getting your stuff together and check on your flowers for your stall in Ponyville if it wasn't Saturday... " He said.
IvoryRose gulped and looked extreamly nervous, leaning back slightly. " O-oh it's S-saturday..? " He mumbled. " I-I u-uhm-... " He trailed off.
WhiteFlame raised and eyebrow and gave him a look. " Let me see... " He said, sounding stern.
Ivory cursed himself for being a horrible liar. He closed his eyes expecting to be yelled at and moved his hoof away, revealing two slightly long cuts in his leg.
Tears rolled down Ivory's face, waiting for his father to scold him to no end.
" Why did you do this? " He asked, sounding stern yet surprisingly calm. IvoryRose looked up at him and scuffed the ground -

with a nervous hoof, answering him. " W-well-... Y-you know why... " He mumbled, sounding guilty.
WhiteFlame let out a small sigh. " All right... Well what's bugging you this time, hm? What made you do this? " He asked, leading Ivory to the couch and pointed a hoof at the wound. It was still fresh and bled slightly.
IvoryRose still awaited the scolding of his liftime, answering his father sounding terrified. " I-... I feel like a failure to you and mom... " He answered honestly.
WhiteFlame's expression soffened and he looked at IvoryRose curiously, slightly hurt. " Why would you think that Ivory? " He asked.
Ivory answered, frusterated with himself. " You're a talented alchemist. You made potions, remedies-... Heck, you and mom can both fight like nopony I know. You're both skilled in magic. Mom's a powerful witch. Winter's gonna be a nurse or a doctor, and-... I just-... grow and sell flowers... " He said, sounding dissapointed.

WhiteFlame scoffed slightly, smiling at him.

" And what's wrong with that? "

IvoryRose levitated a black rose from the vase of the table and stared at it, bringing the slowly wilting flower back to life. WhiteFlame smiled but Ivory was lost in thought.
" You and mom have such impressive power... Winter is going to save ponies lives one day... I'm not important here... " He mumbled.

" Ivory... Just because you have a vastly different talent than me, your mom, or your sister, doesn't make you any less important. Do you enjoy your talent..? " Flame asked.
Ivory smiled, still staring at the flower. " I love it... It's-... relaxing... peacful... Everything looks so pretty and filled with life... " He trailed off.

" Then be proud of it. You're you, and you should be proud of that. Talent included. Me and your mother wouldn't have you any other way Ivory... Come here... " WhiteFlame said, and Ivory hugged him.
" You and your sister are both so special to us Ivory... For who you are... Don't be ashamed of that... Okay..? "

IvoryRose smiled, wiping his eyes and nodded. " Okay... Thank's dad... " He said.
" We love you.. Don't forget that pip squeak. " WhiteFlame teased, levitating one of Ivory's many flower crowns he had laying around and put it on his head, falling over his face.
Ivory let out a quiet groan, fixing his mane. " Dad... " He huffed and WhiteFlame chuckled. " Promise me you won't do that again, okay? " He said, getting up.
" You use to do it when stuff bugged you... " Ivory countered.
Flame grinned and chuckled. " Yeah well... Do as I say, not as I do. Besides, I've been clean a long time... Promise? " He repeated.
IvoryRose nodded. " I promise. " WhiteFlame nodded back. " Good. If anything bugs you, come to me or your mom. Even your sister. You know she'd fight off a TimberWolf for you. Or we can take you to SkyeFeather or GrayShade... No more of that alright? "
Ivory got to his hooves and nodded, smiling. " I promise. " He repeated.
" Good. Now to ge-... "

" IvoryRose, what happened? " BlackRose stood in the hall and trotted up to him, looking worried.
IvoryRose shrunk away looking nervous again.
WhiteFlame whispered in her ear and she let out a sigh, giving him a look.
Ivory couldn't hear what he said and was slightly terrified of his mothers reaction to whatever it was.
" Hhh... Come on.. Let's get that cleaned up. I have a potion to numb the pain a little. Your leg might feel weird a little though. Sorry. Not exactly a normal pain killer. " She added quickly, leading Ivory to the bathroom to clean the wound.
Ivory hated how some medicinal potions had weird side effects but at this point, anything was good to stop his leg from hurting. He followed Rose and WhiteFlame smiled. " Aaah... Pepper is gonna kill him. " He chuckled.

- End Episode -

- Season 5. Episode 2 -

It was long after breakfast on another quiet morning when Travolta got a call from Ponyville hospital.
It had been the first time since he's been with Sinatra that he's had to be away from him for so long.
It had been a month that he'd been in the hospital, slowly being killed by some sort of 'living poison' as the doctors called it, not knowing what it was. Travolta knew fully well that whatever attacked him tried its hardest to kill Sinatra.
It was gruesome the state he last saw Sinatra in. Once again, the stallion clung to life for some reason and Travolta knew it was by pure will he didn't just give up and let whatever it was kill him.
PepperFrost gave his older brother a confused look when he saw Travolta's eyes go wide and quickly hang up.
" Pepper, we're going out! " Travolta said quickly, spreading his wings and darting for the door. PepperFrost followed, him, galloping up to Travolta. " Is it Sinatra? " He asked, but Travolta looked lost in thought.

- Season 5. Episode 2 -

It was almost twelve in the afternoon when Travolta trotted down the halls of Ponyville Hospital, following SilverSky.
She was the doctor most familliar with Sinatra and treated him every time he was in. To Travolta, that was far too often however...
Sinatra had been in the hospital ever since TrinitySpark rescued him from the strange book that trapped both him and Travolta.
No one knows what due to the monsters in the book being made from an indevidual ponies worst nightmare, but he was attacked by something, and he was lucky...
For a month, Sinatra remained in the hospital in a sort of coma, and doctors did what they could to extract whatever the ink like substance was from inside him that slowly killed him.
Travolta remembered something, and wished Sinatra was never in the room when it had happened.

SilverSky told him, there's still a small chance the poison could kill him, as they were unable to get rid of the strange substance entirely, or fight it off.

" How is he now..? " Travolta asked. Clearly scared of what the answer would be.
" He's doing well. " SilverSky answered with a kind smile. " Awake. We got him to eat a little since this morning and he's trying to walk. It'll take a few days for him to fully regain his senses. He'll be woozy from whatever the poison did to him. "

Travolta trotted into the room and smiled at Sinatra, galloping up to him and wraping him in a hug. Sinatra was slightly confused for a moment but hugged him tightly.
" You have no idea how much I've missed you... " Travolta said quietly.
Sinatra squinted, giving Travolta a look. Travolta chuckled and SilverSky grabbed his glasses from the side table and handed them to Sinatra.
" H-heh... S-sorry... Hard to see without them... " He mumbled nervously.
Travolta missed that about him. A month of not knowing what would happen to him and hewas glad to be able to be by his side.

" Well, now that Travolta is here, if you would like to go home you may. " Silver -

Sky told him.

" Yeah... I-... Kinda miss home... How long was I out..? I remember being really torn up. " Sinatra checked himself out, seeing only scars either the monster left on him or he did himself.
" You-... You've been here for a month... It's a long story. I'll explain it when we get home. " Travolta said. " Thanks Silver... " He nodded at the mare and she smiled.
" I'm glad he pulled through. Take care you two. " She said and left them.

---

Travolta slammed the bathroom door furiously and Sinatra stood in the hall, shaking with an extreamly nervous smile on his face and a look in his eyes Travolta didn't like. He held a bloodied rag in his hoof and raised in to Sinatras face. " You get home from the hospital for a month, and after three hours, THIS, is what you do?! " He hissed, throwing it at him.
Sinatra flinched and let out a slight wimper, looking ready to thrown himself down the stairs.
Travolta pulled him away, seeing his eyes shift and growled.

" I swear to Celestia, if you do this again, so help me I will-... " Travolta threatened, hearing the door open down stairs and close with a forceful thud.
" I'm hooome! Er-... Big brother! I need your help with something! " PepperFrost called, sounding slightly concerned.
Travolta shoved Sinatra gently towards the bathroom and tossed the bloodied rag in the trash and kept the razor. " This, is mine, and you will have to be supervised to use it from now on. Go get yourself cleaned up before Pepper sees you like that... " Travolta ordered and Sinatra nodded.
" Hhh... I love you... " He said quietly, kissing Sinatra and darted downstairs.
" Hey Pepper. What's the problem? " Sinatra heard him ask and there was a long period of silence.

---

Sinatra trotted cautiously downstairs, both his legs burning and thoughts running through his head that he was too familliar with.
Travolta was sitting down with a very puzzled look on his face, rubbing the back of his head with a hoof. " I mean-... " He trailed off, looking at PepperFrost who had a pleading look on his face. " Please. He's a good pony, I swear. He just-... " Pepper looked over at a pony sitting down a ways away from him and whispered to his brother. " He needs a loving family... " He said sounding honest. Sinatra looked past Travolta and at the pony sitting down, an annoyed frown on his face. Sinatra stared at him and he stared back for a moment, not seeing Sinatra there.
Neither of them spoke and the young stallion grunted, yanking Pepper's tail. " Look, just forget about it alright. I don't care... You tried. Too bad right. " He said.

PepperFrost gave him a look. " W-wait! I'm not abandoning you like that! " He said, surprised.
" Hold on now, I just said I don't know. I didn't give an answer yet. It's just-... You dropped a lot on me all of a sudden... Not every day I get asked if a pony wants to move in with us. " Travolta cut in.

Sinatra's expression soffened and he looked back at the young stallion who glared at him. Sinatra's eyes shifted to the bandages on his legs, much like Sinatra's. He gave him a pitiful look and a feeling of sadness hit him. Sinatra felt like he was looking in a mirror almost and cut in. Neither PepperFrost nor Travolta had noticed him until then and jumped.
" He could stay... H-he could have the couch until we figure something out..? " He suggested and PepperFrost smiled, overwhelmed with joy both by seeing Sinatra for the first time in a month and hearing his friend now had a home.
" Really!? " Pepper asked excitedly.
" Really? " Travolta sounded more surprised than actually protesting-

to his choice.
" Yeah... I don't see why not... " Sinatra nodded, a slight smile creeping over his face.
" I don't remember anypony asking you. " The young stallion snapped.
" Hey! " Travolta hissed in defense of Sinatra.
" Okay! " PepperFrost cut in, sounding nervous, stopping them both. " Oakley-... This is Sinatra... He's-... Kind of like my dad. " Pepper introduced the two.
Sinatra shrank back looking nervous and Oakley scoffed. " Hmph... Well thanks... " He grunted, sounding bitter and gave Sinatra a look.
" Be nice to him... " Pepper said quietly but defensively. " He pretty much just adopted you and gave you a home. You could be a little more greatful you know. " He said.
Oakley groaned and trotted up to Sinatra. " Hhh... Thank you for-... Taking me in... " He mumbled.
" Why don't you- "
" Tch. " Oakly cut Travolta off, already knowing he'd tell him to wash up and try to get comfortable.
" Travolta. " PepperFrost grabbed his leg with a hoof before he darted after him.

" Just ignore him... He- "
" He's greatful... That's all I ask. " Sinatra said and both stallions gave him a look. Pepper smiled softly but Travolta gave him a stern look. " How do you know. " He spat.
" Because he said it. ... He wouldn't have if he didn't actually appreciate it. No matter how bitter... He'll learn in time... " Sinatra assured them.
" Thanks Sinatra. " Pepper nodded and Travolta gave him a look. " I hope you're making the right call. "

Sinatra let both of them leave before talking to himself quietly. Oakley was halfway down the stairs when he heard him and stopped.
" So do I... " He heard Sinatra and turned, going to Pepper's room to talk to him.

- End Episode -

- Season 5. Episode 3 -

Sunlight filled the room and RazorSharp let out a yawn, rolling over in the bed and came nose to nose with SteelSharp who had an amusing look on her face as she snored. Combined with her mane not being bound tightly in metal bands, her curly hair covered her face slightly and RazorShard smiled, chuckling. It wasn't often she saw her like this. She savored every hillarious moment before nudging her gently.
" Good morning sleeping beauty... " She said and SteelWend shook herself away, slightly started.
" Wha- Who-.. Huh? I'll break their legs. " She mumbled tiredly looking ready to fight.
As ready to fight as a half asleep pony could be anyway.
Razor laughed at her and shook her head. " Sully, you need to calm down. You're going to end up hitting somepony one day for waking you up. " Razor chuckled.
SteelWelder mumbled nonsensicle gibberish as she got to her hooves and stumbled, trying to keep her balance. " Wha-... H-huh..? You say sumthin'..? " She mumbled.

RazorSharp rolled her eyes, smiling. " I love you. " She said, brushing off the fact Welder nearly fell snout first into the floor as she hobbled her way to the bathroom.
" H-how are you Canterlot types so p-... perky when ya'll wake up..? " Welder mumbled.
RazorSharp scoffed slightly, and let her Canterlot accent slip through as if to prove a point. " We must be ready for anything and prepare ourselves for anything, especially if you're a trained warrior like me. " She boasted, sounding quite proud.
SteelWelder was much more awake after splashing some water on her face and flicked some still dripping from her hoof at Razor. " Your well trained and my well trained are different. " She said and Razor wiped her face, letting out a groan. " Well, we are trained to fight a verry specific way. Maybe, if you let me teach you, you'd take less hits in those tournament duels. " Razor said with a grin.
SteelSharp groaned. " Maybe if you let me teach you, ya wouldn't swing like a wimp. " Welder -

challanged.
The two exchanged smug looks before quickly turning to concern as a loud crash rang out from downstairs in the forge. Both mares stared at eachoth and darted out the bedroom door and downstairs.

---

Both mares stood at the bottom of the stairs, the nearest weapons grassed firmly between their teeth and angry looks on their faces.
Their looks of anger quickly vanished and the weapons hit the floor with the sound of clanking metal and they both stared at AppleCider who had a guilty look on his face as he smiled nervously. " H-heh... O-oops... " He mumbled, holding his leg tightly.
There were tears in his eyes and he tried to hide the fact he had sevral weapons and unfinished blades around him that he accidentally knocked over.

" Scamp? " SteelWelder was confused as RazorSharp trotted up to the colt, gently swatting his hoof away and seeing blood run down his leg and AppleCider hang his head.
" AppleCider... What have me and Welder told you about these weapons..? " She said, suddenly sounding very stern.
Cider winced in pain as she put pressure on the wound and helped the young pony to his hooves.
" It's dangerous and don't touch them... " He answered, sounding guilty.

" And what were you doing with this? " Razor asked, looking over a not just any weapon, but her rapier she had made and used as her personal weapon of choice while she worked mostly in Canterlot.
AppleCider smiled nervously and tried to yank away, as Razor aplied pressure to the wound. She knew for a fact it hurt more than anything and that she didn't actually need to put pressure on it. But Cider didn't know that and he could use a little punishment for the stunt he pulled.

" I uhm-... " He mumbled.
" We're listening. " Welder spoke up, urging him to spit it out.
" I-.. Uhm-... I-... Was trying to fight with it... " He answered and the two mares gave each other surprised looks. " You what? " They both asked at the same time.
AppleCider gulped. " I was trying to f-fight with it... Y-you two look so cool when you practice, and it looks like fun! I-I wanted to try it but-... I-... Kind of knocked some stuff on top of me instead... H-heh... " He trailed off.

" Cider... " Razor said. " Fighting is very dangerous. Yes-... It is really fun, but it's extreamly dangerous with real weapons. " She told him.

AppleCider gave her a pleading look and begged her. " Pleeeeeease! Can you teach me? I promise I'll pay attention! " He promised and Razor made a guilty face, wishing she didn't have to turn him down.
" I'm sorry Cider. Maybe when you're olde-... "
" We could teach him. I learned how to fight when I was his age. " SteelWelder cut in and Cider gave her a look of excitement, wide eyed. " Really!? "
" Your father let you train when you were that young? " Razor gave her a look as though she had lost her mind.
" Hey, I said he was cool. Not responsible. " Welder told her.
" Sully, he could get hurt. These are real weapons we're talking about... You know what could happen. " Razor denied, honestly wishing she could teach him.
SteelWelder sighed. " You're right... " She said and AppleCider looked defeated.

" We're sorry Scamp. " Welder said, sounding slightly guilty.
" Please..? I promise I'll be careful. I want to make you both proud... " He mumbled shyly, scuffing the ground with a hoof.

Both RazorSharp and SteelWelder made a guilty sounding grunt as they saw his face and exchanged glances. Razor nodded at Welder and she sighed.
" Maybe when you're older ki-... "
" Okay! ... We'll teach you how to fight... " Razor blurted out and it was Welder's turn to give her a crazy look. " What?! " She huffed and AppleCider jumped with joy.
" Thank you! " He said, hugging both of them.
" Look-... I know this mare in Ponyville who's a talented wood carver. She could make Cider a sword perfect for his size and it'd be safe as well as durable and sturdy. I can send her some materials to reinforce it. " Razor said and Welder nodded.
" Hmm... Only problem-... He has no way to cary it... " Razor groaned, feeling her plan was doing nothing but giving Cider false hope.

SteelWelder waved a hoof and grined. " Pff... Don't you worry about it sweetheart. All we have to do is visit my big brother in Ponyville. He's great sewer. All he had to do is take a few measurements of Cider, know the length of the blade and he's set. " Welder said with a smug smile.
" Perfect! " Razor smiled and AppleCider looked excited. " So you'll teach me!? "
" Hah ha. Eventually. It'll be a month or two but yes... I guess-... We could teach you how to fight. " Razor told him with a sly grin.

They had a busy road ahead of them.

- End Episode -