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// Chapter Rainbow: A Chance And A Spark 
// Story: Gathering The Names Across The Multiverse 
// by DATONETWIxDASHFAN 
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The blue phonebooth flew through the colorful void within the realm of between universes. Within the crowded phone booth, the phone started to ring, and Enmity could see it ringing. She quickly phased through the walls, passed the others, and flew up top, seeing Discord wearing his old timely car coat from the 1900s and speaking to him.

"Discord, the phone is ringing."

"Oh?" he said, snapping his fingers and making the phone appear near his ear. "Discord here. If it's a scam caller, I will find and end you. You will suffer my wrath-oh it's you! What's up?" he could hear the female voice on the other end and nodded. "Right, time is running out, but we're lucky; we just need one more stop to go."

"Hurry. I can't keep the time zones in place for much longer. When I lose my hold on them, you and your group will be out of sync with the Multiverse Tree time zone. Even more so, if Dawn gets to the 'Elyndra Tree', all meaning of time will be lost there. You'll miss your chance to save the twins and Dawn. Please hurry!" 

Discord nodded again. "Rightly-o! Time to put this old girl in maximum overdrive!" he summoned a lever and pulled it, making the booth fly faster and causing the group to scream and yell at him. The phone vanished as the booth disappeared into a black, empty, dead universe...

"Where the heck are we?" asked Lunar, seeing nothing but darkness.

AJ and Aaira turned on the H.U.L.L suit flashlights, and even with those lights, nothing could be seen.

"Discord, where are we? There's nothing here. I'm picking up nothing," Enmity replied, scanning the void.

Terra lowered her visor, allowing Celesta to scan the void, but just like Enmity, she couldn't find anything.

"My scans aren't picking up anything, mother. I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize, Celesta," Terra replied, raising her visor.

Discord parked the booth and opened the door, making everyone fall out, but many quickly held on to the booth or used their magic or powers to save themselves and others from falling into the darkness.

Rain aimed her rifle at Discord while Terra saved her with psychic powers.

"Bastard! He's trying to kill us!" she was gonna fire when Nightmare called out to them all.

Everyone looked down and saw Nightmare standing in the nothingness. She touched the ground and looked back at them.

"There's a land mass here."

Discord snapped his fingers, creating a giant lamp, revealing they were inside a cave-like place. With better light, they could see they were inside a dead city. All of the new members didn't understand where they were, but the rest of the group knew where they were and were not happy about it.

"No!" Berry shouted

Flare landed near Nightmare, who looked at her curiously. "We can't be here!"

Terra dropped Rain on the ground and looked out of the city. "How? How is it still here?"

Nanna dropped the few she was carrying on Crescent, stepped off, and turned to her daughter, Layla. "What is this place? You seemed to have been here."

Layla walked next to Nanna. "Yes, we have." she looked around. "We are inside the remains of a city that twins once lived in with their parents, but it shouldn't be here."

Aero landed with Eirika and Twilha on her back, letting them off. Twilha could sense some form of magic. "It shouldn't be here? What do you mean?" she turned where she was, sensing the magic auras. "I see four figures ahead, inside a house with a square-shaped garden surrounded by brick walls."

Eirika touched her shoulder, making her look at her. "Twilha, can you lead us there?"

Twilha nodded and turned back to the auras. "It's strange, though. There's no one else in this city besides these four. There should be at least thousands."

The group followed Twilha, who led them towards a large house with a small library store on the left side. They walked up to the door, making Discord open it.

"Ladies first!" he chuckled as everyone here was female.

Everyone entered the home, and the last one to enter was Amazement, who was stopped by Discord.

"What is it?" she said, in the most dead inside tone.

"You should know." he looked at the others, seeing the new members still wondering who was in the garden while others knew and seemed very nervous. "This is the last stop. Before we head back to my universe."

She didn't look up or say anything.

Discord placed his lion paw on top of her head. "I already know what will happen when you enter this house so that I will tell you something." He lowered his head to her, smiling. "Be strong, Amazement, for what will come after will be worth it. Trust me."

She said nothing; she felt Discord remove his paw and let her through. She walked inside and followed everyone to the garden, hearing voices.

"We have to go, they're coming."

"Must you leave? It's been wonderful meeting you again and seeing you two like this. It warms my heart." said a very caring voice.

"Hehe, talking to you two again made me feel better? Feels like I know who I am now, not some pretender." replied a somewhat cocky voice

"I'm Glad we could help you two again. I'm also very glad to meet you! You look just like your mother. Just let you know, I'll always be proud of you, so kick her butt for me!" laughed a full-on cocky voice.

"Thank you, we promise, and don't worry. We won't die."

"Heh, yeah. You two are way too awesome to die."

The group arrived at the entrance of the garden, and standing in the center, were two ponies waving goodbye to someone as they entered a glitching effect rift.  The two ponies, looking like ghosts, stopped waving goodbye, turning their attention to the group.


"Hello again, Terra, Wanda, Wonder, Aaira, Lil Star, Layla, and Heat," said the purple Alicorn in a red sundress.


"What's up, Rain, Flash, Berry, Flare, Eirika, Aero, and Bolt." smirks a blue pegasus wearing a jacket.

The ones they called out to step forward and all spoke to them.

"Nightfall and Rainbow Sky."

They hurried to them, hugging them into a group hug, smiling and laughing, while the rest of the group watched in silence, except for Amazement.

"Wait, how do they know those two?" she asked.

Discord walked past her, sat in the sun chair, and answered her question.

"These two are Braver and Blitz's parents, the ones that they created after destroying this universe as a way to cope and not forget about them. They were the ones who started all this by summoning this group—a group of heroes who could save their daughters from a sad fate and to help them move forward, which they did. All thanks to them."

Amazement turned away from the Discord and looked at the group, finally letting Nightfall and Sky go. But what surprised her was when the two looked straight at her. They created a small table with tea and patted the chair.

"Come here, sweetie," said Nightfall, filling a cup of tea while the others spoke to Sky in a group huddle.

Amazement stood there and looked at the chair. She was unsure what to do until she felt Midnight's hand on her shoulder, making her look at her.

"Go. They seem to want to ask you something. Don't be scared; be brave." She pushed her forward, almost tripping her.

Amazement recovered and looked up, seeing everyone walking past her, until Dr. Wonder stopped in front of her, smiling.

"I'm not her, I'm not your Dr. Wonder, but I bet we're the same in how we love you." She could see Amazement trying her best to hold her tears in. "She wanted you to move forward. That's what she died for. To make sure you'll live by giving you a chance. And now it's your turn to do that, to pass on that chance, but in the end, it's your choice, and whatever choice you choose, she'll support you. I know would."

Wonder stepped aside, letting her see Nightfall and Sky waiting for her.

"Go, the final answer is waiting."

Wonder helps push Amazement forward, making her walk up to the table, see the chair, and finally sit down. Nightfall hands her a cup of tea and smiles.

"Go ahead, sweetie, ask us the question."

Sky dips her head into her snack bowl, chewing on a chip. "We know the question you want to ask."

"And we're happy to answer it," said Nightfall.

Amazement looked at them both before drinking her tea. "Do you two believe in giving others who are." she lowered her cup and looked inside, seeing the tea flowing around. "Evil, a chance. Even a second chance, no matter what they have done like killing others, hurting them, or worse?"

"Of course."

Amazement was shocked to hear Nightfall's response, but Nightfall wasn't done.

"Even someone who killed millions."

"Or done worse, like ending all life," said Sky.

Amazement sipped her tea and started to cry.

"Why? They shouldn't be forgiven for that! Why and how could you forgive that kind of evil!?"

Nightfall looked down, placing her hoof on top of Sky's.

"Because our daughters did that. We pushed them to commit such evil things because we were scared of them and what they were becoming, so much so that we ended up causing our universe downfall."

Sky placed her hoof over Nightfall's, nuzzling her face against hers.

"They killed trillions of lives within this universe, but they weren't in control of that power; they also didn't understand the world. Both hated themselves and saw themselves as nothing more than monsters. One wanted to end it all, while the other wanted to redeem herself and save her sister."

Nightfall wiped away Sky's tears and kissed her cheek. She turned back to Amazement, who had just closed her eyes.

"No doubt, by the definition of the word, our daughters are monsters and shouldn't have never been given a chance. But we refused that and refused that they were monsters and gave them a chance."

"Because the real monsters were us, not them. We hurt them, made them kill and destroy. If anyone doesn't deserve a chance, it is us. Not them."

Sky took Nightfall's hoof, making her look at her.

"And you're right. What they did is unforgivable, but they were given a chance to prove that they weren't monsters or killers like they thought they were. They grew up to be great mares, learning from them." she pointed behind Amazement, who looked back and saw Wonder and her friends standing there, listening. "Learning to move forward in life. To never look back, look forward."

Nightfall looked over and saw Midnight and the others listening. "Do not let the past hold you back. Just move forward and be happy with what you have, and learn to be happy with the ones you have around you."

Sky let go of Nightfall's hoof and got out of her chair. "Let others in, ask for help, and move forward, knowing you have people to support and protect you."

"Forgiveness is not forgetting, and we have not forgiven ourselves for what we did, nor will we ever, but we will continue to move forward, not forgetting and not forgiving, just learning and moving ahead, to make sure it never happens again," answered Nightfall, as she got out of the chair as well.

"To the point that we can look at ourselves, knowing we tried our best, and that's all we can do," said Sky as she walked to Amazement's side, touching her hand.

"Giving others a chance or a second chance is a hard thing to do. It is hard, but it is not impossible. Forgive and forget are the words used for it, but the correct words should be not forgetting and learning. Not forgiving, but not giving up." Nightfall said as she stood by Amazement's side, placing her hoof on her hand.

Sky spoke after her. "Giving a chance will allow you to see the spark, the spark that is within all of us. To see that the chance given wasn't for the person, but for the spark, which will one day become a flame, burning bright and allowing others to see it." 

"That spark allows you to hope and see the good. Seeing the spark can help you find the flame, allowing the flame to grow and spread. The spark allows us to move forward."

"You just need to see past your anger, pain, and sadness, and you'll see it,"

"The spark that will allow you to see the truth, the truth 'she' hides within her rewrite."

Nightfall and Sky shut their eyes, their bodies glowing brightly. Amazement could feel something entering her mind and seeing what feels like a movie being played.

"What is this?" asked Amazement, seeing the picture start. Her confusion grew more as she saw Rainbow Dawn, but it was through someone else's eyes.

In the real world, everyone could see Amazement, confusion, then mad, but soon turned to happiness, which turned to sadness. She even started to scream loudly and finally cried as the glow faded.

"We helped you see the truth, something you would never have known. Now, after hearing everyone's answers, what will you do? Will you give her a chance? Or will you still not? It's up to you."

Amazement, wiping her tears away, sat up straight and looked at the two, who looked back at her with hopeful eyes.

"I... I."

Both held her hands, smiling.

"Don't tell us your answer; tell 'her,' sweetie."

Amazement watched as the two opened their wings and hovered off the ground.

"We did what they wanted; now we're off. Our daughters need us," said Nightfall.

Sky turned to the group, smiling. "See all of you soon! Don't keep us waiting!"

They let go of her hands and blasted off into the void above her, seeing them becoming like comet lights until they disappeared. Amazement looked at her hands, finally sat up, and turned around, seeing Midnight standing ahead of the group and waiting for her. She walked up to her and sat on the dead grass.

"So, what did you learn?"

Amazement closed her eyes and answered, "A chance is a precious thing, like a spark we all carry, something that can't be forgotten or forgiven. It needs to be earned, and if it is not earned, the person deserves to have their chance taken. Because they throw it away, it's their choice, not mine."

Midnight placed her hand on her head and smiled. "Glad you finally understand. Now I can tell you my answer."

Amazement looked up at her, for the first time, seeing Midnight crying.

"I had a student who was like you." flashes of her student appeared. 

"She lost someone close to her and wanted revenge, so much so that she became blinded and did not see the truth that was in front of her. She took away their chance before they could even prove themselves. Because of that, she lost her chance, and her life was taken." Midnight closed her eyes, trying her best not to cry more. "Taken away from us, she was like our daughter. She was family. A chance is a precious gift. It is meant to be given to someone, and if they throw it away, it's their choice, not ours."

She drops to her knees, hugging Amazement.

"It's not ours to take away; if we do, it creates a cycle of hate, anger, and pain, which will only create more suffering. Suffering is the last thing any person needs."

Amazement felt Midnight's tears running down her neck, making her close her eyes and hug her.

"I'm sorry," she cried. 

Midnight held her closer, petting her head.

"Don't be. Whatever you choose, we will stand by you. We will help you and be there for you."

Midnight leaned back, and without a word, she stabbed Amazment in the chest, causing everyone to gasp. The only one not to react was Flash, who had a big stupid grin on her face.

Amazment looked down and saw magical energy flowing out of her chest until Midnight pulled out, and the hole became a marking. 


"Like I promised you, I'll give you something to fight her. What I unlocked within your mana system is where magic comes from."

Amazement watched as Midnight placed her hand on the marking.

"It all comes from the spark that we all have. A spark will lead us to a flame, and a flame that will create a fire that will burn brightly within the darkness. That spark is-" she couldn't finish as rifts appeared around them. 

"What's going on?" asked Aero, seeing a different universe with those rifts.

Discord walked past them all and snapped his fingers, opening a gateway to his universe.

"These rifts are from the future echoes, where the true ending is being written. It's just a sign the ending is coming, but not right now. Right now, though, is stopping Rainbow Dawn before it's too late, as she's not meant to write in the book of all creation." he turned to them all, pointing to the gateway. "Go now! She's waiting for her heroes, old and new." Discord started to laugh and disappeared into thin air.

Everyone walked up to the gateway, seeing a group of figures facing off against Rainbow Dawn, her slime creature within her chest, and someone else who looked like a small child.

They all lined up, with Amazement in the front and center, drawing her sword and pointing to the gateway.

"Let's give her a chance to show her she can move forward."

Without looking back, she charged through, with everyone following, ready for battle.

"Come on, everyone. Let's show her our sparks that can turn into flames, flames that can burn brighter and brighter, allowing her to see the light within the darkness, that all magic comes from one thing, and that's..."

To be continued in Our Name Across The Multiverse: 10 years later ch.33