Twilight was worried as Bones, Keynotes, Mass, and Poison were drinking a cup of tea. “So Princess of Friendship… How are you gonna handle us Bicorns?” Asked Mass.
“I agree with my love.” Said Poison “We’re natural creatures of dark magic and accepting harmony magic is… unacceptable.” She said which got Celestia’s attention.
“Why?” She asked.
“Because Monarch of the Sun. If we accept your friendship magic, your loyal subjects will constantly bother us to renounce our dark magic which is connected to our talents and renounce our cutie marks to be accepted by your friends and all.” Bones explained which Luna sighed.
“I find your words filled with wisdom.” She said, “Wise words that no creatures will listen to.”
“Harsh but true.” Said Mass “I mean logic is ignored in favor of harmony. I mean no creature bothered to question how your 4 villains attacked Equestria or how some escaped and returned?” She said Twilight groaned on hearing that.
“I admit that I’ve questioned how Sombra returned to Equestria, but I never bother to research how he’d return.” She complained as Keynotes patted her on the head.
“You had other things on your mind.” Said Keynotes.
“Yes, The Friendship Map, my friends and creating more friendships with other tribes.” Said Twilight as Celestia, Luna and Cadance comforted her. “I should have researched on how Sombra returned and whether Chrysalis could return for revenge or Tirek and Cozy escape from Tartarus but… I didn’t.”
“Because you believe your magic of friendship has solved everything.” Answered Bones “But no offense, a problem that has been solved, many more problems will be created.” He said while looking at Twilight. “Tell me one thing that’s been bothering me?” Asked Bones “You know the truth from Discord who betrayed you, right?” Twilight nodded “Then… why didn’t you reason with them and forgive Discord who caused everything?” Twilight’s eyes widen in shock as she didn’t say anything
(“Why didn’t I do that?”)
Heart was trotting towards the garden as she noticed the statues and plants. (“I sense a massive emotion source of anger, vengeance, sadness and hatred… so much hatred.”) She thought as he looked around.
*EXPLOSION*
Heart looked behind her to see smoke and water gushing like a geyser. (“Bomb Bomb… Explosive in the fountain… Who was stupid enough to mock him?”)
At the Fountain Plaza
Some nobles were drenching in water as they screamed that their clothes cost over 10,000 Bits as Bomb Bomb and Seashell were hiding in an alley with another pony with a camera. “Thank you for standing up for me.” She said,
“No problem, Harsh Reality.” Said Seashell.
“AKA the one who revealed Discord’s crime.” Said Bomb Bomb.
Heart was looking around as she stopped to meet a male white unicorn. “Oh my… it’s the ponies who are like rams.” Heart narrowed her eyes at him. “Since you haven’t seen royalty much, I’m Prince Blueblood, nephew of Princess Celestia who made the fatal mistake of leaving a novice to the throne.” He said as Heart raised her brow “I’m sure you don’t understand what I’m saying, I shall explain to you. My Aunt Celestia and Luna have made a mistake of allowing Twilight Sparkle to have the throne to Equestria. After that, the reporter reveals the truth about how the Legion of Doom came to be. Twilight’s friend Applejack admitted that Discord who was responsible for nearly burying Equestria by the Wendigos. She refused to turn that turncoat to stone, along with those 3 villains. Twilight Sparkle is a failure as a Princess of Equestria for allowing an act of treason to go without a proper trial for him.” He said as Heart just stared at him. “What do you say about Twilight Sparkle for learning this truth?” Heart stared at him.
“She’s a fool.” Thought Heart which Blueblood smirked “But so was Celestia.” which made Blueblood flinch in shock.
“WHAT?! NAME ONE MISTAKE!”
“Nightmare Moon.” Thought Heart which made Blueblood back away “Celestia let her own sister who was her only family related by blood, isolated her, and chose her ponies. Ignoring Luna’s existence which created negativity in her heart. Nightmare Moon may be Luna’s dark birth but Celestia was the creator.” Thought Heart as she slowly trot towards Blueblood who backed away in fear. “If Celestia wasn’t such a constant glory hog that constantly shines every day, Luna wouldn’t feel like she didn’t exist, her nights weren’t meaningless and transform into Nightmare Moon.” Finish Heart while staring at Blueblood who was backed up to a bush. “You also feel the same as Luna.” She thought Blueblood looked shocked and scared.
“What do you mean?” He said as Heart’s eyes turned black.
“Allow me to show you.” Her horns glowed as Blueblood was horrified.
Seashell and Bomb Bomb were inside the home of Harsh Reality who had many pictures and lines showing some of the accomplishments of The Pillars, The Mane 6, and Celestia. “I’m interested that you have many pictures and documents of your heroes… victories.” Said Bomb Bomb as Seashell saw one where the Pillars banished 3 Sirens.
“I’m not liking that you have some documents and stories of my race’s enemies.” She said,
“I’m sorry but after what I learned from Discord’s Act of Corruption, I had to research the aftermath of their victories.” Said Harsh as she pulled out an old scroll from her filing cabinet. “Like this one I’ve found in a hidden room in the Crystal Empire Record Room. Apparently long ago before the Crystal Empire was banished and before King Sombra took over, there was a race of ponies who are known as living shadows, The Umbrum. Long ago, they once lived in peace with the Crystal Ponies as examples of balance between light and darkness. They were friends until some unknown unicorn sage proclaimed that any creature connected or anything in the forces of darkness are nothing but pure evil.” Said Harsh Reality. “Because of that sage, the Crystal Ponies severed their treaty with the Umbrum, they fought against them and locked them all up in a magical prison.” She said,
“Then explain Sombra?” Said Seashell.
“My theory is that he was a newborn and managed to get through the cracks of the magical prison.” Said Harsh Reality “Then the Crystal ponies managed to re-lit their dark past on him and made him the monster history described him.” She said, “These are dark facts of history that any creature on the side of harmony will destroy to keep the real truth from being exposed.” Bomb Bomb looked at one involving Tirek and Scorpan.
“This is almost true except that Scorpan didn’t willingly take the throne.” Said Bomb Bomb as Harsh pulled out her notepad.
“Please tell me what you know!” She yelled as Bomb Bomb smirked.
“If you tell me more of the dark secrets you know?” He said.
“Deal.”
Poison & Mass were brought to the general ward by Celestia and Luna, where they witnessed all the ponies that Bones put them in himself. “So these are the ponies Bones himself sent to the medic ward. Now you know why he has the title ‘The Brutal’. But I can’t blame him because I remember he did say ‘no’ to them, and they refused to accept no and blew his home up.” Said Poison as Celestia and Luna looked ashamed.
“I don’t know why they would force any creature to accept Friendship.” Said Celestia.
“I believe they might be doing this because of Discord’s actions, they’re forcing ponies to believe the Magic of Friendship to prevent another betrayal of harmony.” Said Luna, Mass looked at them and sighed.
“Preventing another betrayal but using force… I guess ponies aren't the candy-coated buffoons I thought they were.” She said, “You are capable of evil by using forces of good as your crutch and banner.” She said as Cadance stared at her.
“Are all Bicorns cruelly honest?” She asked.
“No but we’re using logic and common sense.” Said Poison and she pulled out a potion with a red liquid from a bag she summoned with magic. “One drop of this will do.” She said as she handed it to Celestia. “But not taking a sample for any of your medical staff to recreate it for their own benefits.” She said as she turned to the medical staff “If you dare steal from me, I’ll poison ivy you all so bad, you’ll be peeling your skin off!” She yelled at them as Luna looked at her.
“I imagine this potion is personal to you?”
“That’s my personal brew. Only I know what kinds of ingredients are needed to make them.” She said as some doctors mocked her until Mass used her magic to make them feel the pressure of gravity.
“I’ll be the one who will administer their healing.” She said as she went to Discord first.
“Ah… the one who nearly got Equestria destroyed.” Said Mass “Surprised that he wasn’t turned to stone with your villains. What did he say to escape that fate?” Celestia and Luna looked away in shame since it was Discord who gave them the idea which got them to avoid his punishment. Poison pulled out a mini baster, collected 8oz and released a small drop in his mouth. They watched as they waited, even the doctors as Discord glowed a bright green and all his bandages and cast came off as he was instantly healed.
“I’M BACK!!!”
“No, you’re not.” Said Mass as he turned to see her as he screamed.
“It’s the Ram Pony! He’s turned himself into a hideous mare!” He screamed which caused Mass’ eyes to turn black.
“Tell me where the Canterlot Morgue is, SO I CAN SEND HIM THERE MYSELF!” Roared Mass as Fluttershy flew to Discord.
“Discord… this is Mass, and this is Poison. Friends of the one who hurt you after you dumped a bucket of ice water on him.” She said which Discord looked at them.
“The Lord of Chaos who was stupid to say his name backwards.” Said Poison “Try to snap it all away.” Discord snapped his fingers, and nothing happened
“What a fool.” Said Mass as she helped Poison to aid the other patients.
“Ugh… it's like losing my magic again…” He whined.
“Get used to it.” Said Poison “You should never believe that you can get away with your crimes.” She said as she healed another victim as Discord pouted as Mass was measuring him.
“What are you doing?” He asked.
“Learning your measurements for your coffin or you prefer to be cremated?” She said as Discord gulped.
“Have I mentioned that you have lovely eyes?” He said.
“Keep talking or prepare to be mounted or stuffed.” Said Mass as Discord coward to her.
Twilight was looking for Heart as she was worried that she might aggravate some ponies. She flew around to hear something.
*LOUD CRYING*
She turned to the garden “Oh no…” She flew to the garden to see something she had never in her life seen; Blueblood was crying on Heart’s shoulder. “Blueblood?” She said as Blueblood continued crying.
“I… I… I only became selfish for Auntie Celestia’s attention!” He yelled sadly as Twilight flew behind a hedge wall. “She never actually spends time with me that doesn’t involve the Great Galloping Gala or her politics. After Twilight Sparkle became her student, she spent time with her willingly and left me to the staff.” Twilight was shocked to hear that. “I understand how Auntie Luna felt when she was ignored, I just wanted to be loved like being a member of the family.” Heart patted his head.
“Have you ever told Celestia about this?”
“I have… but does she notice it? She was oblivious to my feelings, like how she was oblivious to Luna’s. She’d only cared when she witnessed her family transformed into a monster, maybe that’s the only way for her to care.” He said which made Twilight’s eyes widen.
(“That’s how Blueblood really felt?! Wait… why didn’t the Map of Friendship didn’t show us that problem? … Does Celestia and Luna don’t see him as family because of his attitude and actions?”) Thought Twilight.
“You don’t need to do that.” Thought Heart as Blueblood looked at her “Despite how you truly feel about your family problem, I say… cut your ties with them.” Twilight was shocked to hear that as Blueblood looked at her.
“Huh?”
“I’m not an expert on friendship or family but I’ll say this to you, maybe you need a change in your life. A change from nobility, from the Alicorn Sisters and start a new life for yourself. Maybe you’ll find something you’re good at, something you find actual happiness and maybe find a mare or stallion that loves you. Also why keep trying to be loved by a pony who ignored you?” She asked him as Blueblood stood up and wiped away the tears.
“I… I… need some time to myself.” Said Blueblood “Thank you for trying to help.” He then trotted away as Heart turned her eyes to the hedges.
“I know you’re there, Twilight Sparkle.” She said as Twilight was shocked “I can speak through telepathy, remember?” Twilight came out from hiding and looked at her “Let me guess ‘How could you tell Blueblood to cut ties with Celestia and Luna’?” She gave her example.
“Yes…” Said Twilight.
“I don’t know to be honest. I was just saying what I believe might be right.” Said Heart “I mean why would any creature waste their life to be loved by another creature who never or rarely cares for them? You don’t need that kind of baggage in your life.”
“I… never thought of that. When Starlight helped Celestia and Luna with their Friendship Problem, I thought something like that was over but I never thought about Blueblood.”
“Because he’s been a jerk to you, Spike and what happened to Rarity?” Twilight looked at her “Whenever I use my magic to delve into others, I see their memories to help unload their painful baggage. Dark Magic has its uses that aren't corrupting others.” Said Heart
“I… never knew that’s how Blueblood really felt.” She said,
“He made himself a powerful mental defense that shielded his true feelings.” Said Heart “I bet you didn’t notice it because you were focused on books and studying nor did Celestia who treated you like a daughter she never had.” Heart said as an example.
“Why are the words from a Bicorn showing some painful and dark truths?” Wondered Twilight.
“We’re focused on reality instead of bliss. Makes you understand why the tribes betrayed the Bicorns. We know the price if you want what you want.” Said Heart as Twilight looked at her and in a certain direction.
“Will you do me a favor?” Asked Twilight.
“If it's to help you date that Pegasus guard in the Crystal Empire, ask your sister.” Said Heart which Twilight hushed her.
“I can’t let my brother know. He’s overprotective about Cadance, I don’t want him to protect me from my love life. Also, I don’t want my husband to be a dictionary.” She said, “I need you to talk to a certain group of three.” Said Twilight.
“The Legion of Doom.”
“Yes… I never helped them because of what they did. They have many reasons to hate me and the Magic of Friendship. Maybe you can.” Wonder Twilight as Heart smirked.
“Lead me to the patients.” Said Heart as Twilight teleports herself with Heart to the statue.
“Here they are.” Said Twilight as Heart sees them covered in garbage.
“Your subjects need to stop that.” Heart said as her horns glowed and burned away the garbage off the statue. “I’ll be busy. If your subjects throw garbage at me, I’m asking my mom to give them an awful rash for 3 months.” She said as her eyes turned black and her horns glowed as she made a magical connection to them and her.