> Full Friendship's Magic #3 (The Inner monster)
>  by Reykatan
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> Scroll of Modesty Chapter 13: The flaw before the price
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The next day, the ponies gathered together at the park for their picnic, to make up with the Pie cousins. They brought their pets along with lots of food and drinks. As they arranged the picnic cloth, Pinkie pie arrived first. Hopping towards them with Gummy on her tail
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“Hi girls! Oohh, the food looks yummy!” Pinkie pie swipes a few of Applejack's muffins and gobbles them up. ”Hmmmmm, they’re crunchier than the ones me and Maud had!”

“Uh, Thanks Pinkie pie. . . I made it extra crunchy for you and your cousin. It’s the least we could do to set aside that whole thing.”

“What thing?”

“Uhh, about her, suddenly being a unicorn? That’s why we agreed to have a picnic in the first place. So we could let her know we aren’t suspicious about her anymore.”

“Ooohh, that thing. . . . Don't worry Rainbow, it didn't bother her at all.”

“That’s great Pinkie pie.” Twilight replied as she set up their food on the picnic sheet. ”I’m glad that things between you and Pizza pie are doing well again.”

“And right in time too.” Rarity pulls out her notepad from her pouch. “I can’t wait for us to work on my new design outfits for my new sale at my boutique.

“Right, after we show Pizza pie a good time.” Applejack lowers Rarity's hoof with the notepad. “So, where’s yo cousin? We expect you two to come here together.”

“Oh, Cousin said she needs to wash up. So she told me to go on ahead.”

“Oh, I just want to thank her for letting me babysit colours.” colours appear on Fluttershy’s mane after she changes her color to green. ”It’s nice for your cousin to let me spend time with her pet playing with the other animals. . .”

“Cousin wouldn’t mind, colours seem happy to have friends other than gummy, isn’t that right colours?” colours remain still as her eyes split apart looking in different ways. ”colours said she’s had fun at your cottage Fluttershy.”

“I-I’m so glad to hear it. . . You can visit again if you want colours. You can play with the other animals all da-”


Out of nowhere, a burst of magic appeared before them, causing a huge smoke. Startled, Fluttershy hides behind Pinkie pie, covering her face with Pinkie’s tail. Appearing from the smoke is Pizza pie. Using her tail like a fan, she blows the smoke away as she walks to her friends.


“. . . . . .”

“Heh.” She smirks and brushes her mane. ”I’m here girls! Sorry, I’m late.”

“Cousin!” Pinkie bounces towards Pizza pie and hugs her.”We were just talking about you.”

“Talking? About what? Me being seemingly better than I “used” to be?”

“ . . . .”

“No silly, but you are getting better at using her magic. Which by the way, Twilight! cousin read all the books you lent her and figured out all of them in a single night!”

“Oh wow, really? I thought for certain, you said a simple teleportation is giving you a hard time-”

“And yet I perfected it last night. I don't wanna brag but, all the books you showed me seem pretty easy.”

“Oh, uh. Technically, some of the spells took me longer to figure out and-”

Applejack cuts in between Pizza pie and Twilight and escorts them to the picnic site. “We'll talk more about that after we eat. Granny Smith made us a couple of Apple spiced muffins, and, Apple pie.”

“Like we need more apple snack.” Pizza pie muffled.

“Beg your pardon?”

“Nothing, You got anything else?”

“Ah, yes we do dear.” Rarity gives Pizza pie a glass of tea. ”Here you are dear, a classic Canterlot green tea. It's one of a kind, you simply must give it a taste darling.”

“. . . . .” Disdain, Pizza pie takes a sip of the tea. “Hmm, taste like hot leaf soup. Just like any other tea I ever tasted."

"Oh, ah well . . . Y-you're not wrong. I'm guessing you're not much into tea. My apologies."

“Um . . . Pizza pie.” Fluttershy walks up to Pizza pie and hands over colours. ”I-I brought back colours for you, thanks again for letting me babysit her. She had a great time at my home playing with the other animals-

“I'm sure she did, say why not look after her for a couple more days? I still need some space for myself.”

“Oh, uh I-I thought you'd be thrilled to have your pet back-”

“You did say you look after animals right? Just let her stay with you until I needed her back.”

“Hey!” Rainbow dash grabs colours from Fluttershy then she walks up to Pizza pie, forcingly hands her colours. “Fluttershy's not your personal Babysitter, show some gratitude”

“I will, once you give her my pet.” Pizza pie shoves colours back to Rainbow dash.

“Hey! what's your deal?!-”

“Alright, that’s enough, the dy just started.” Applejack pulls Rainbow dash away.” Why don’t we y'all grab a bite first?”

“Agreed, after that, we have some fun activities planned to spend the day with you Pizza pie. How's that sound?”

“Whatever Twilight, it better be interesting though. I only agreed on this because Pinkie said so.”

"Twilight nervously laughs. “Well then, everypony let's dig in.”


The ponies look at each other confused by Pizza pie's sudden spite attitude. As they eat, the Ponies observe the Pie cousins. Pinkie pie munching dozens of muffins while Pizza pie didn't take a single bite. She noticed that Pinkies were staring at her, they quickly looked away and resumed eating as she glared at them. After an hour, the ponies decided to take turns spending time with their friends' cousins as planned. Rarity goes first, as she brings her sewing kit, some clothing, and jewelry.


“Now darling, I already made some draft samples that I'm sure you'll look fabulous on. We'll start with this one." Rarity points at one of her designs in the pad. "Now, if you wouldn't mind holding still for a moment as I take your measurement-”

Pizza pie then grabs Rarity's sketch pad with her magic and looks at it. “So you want to make me this one?”

“Why yes dear. That one took me some time to design it. Hoping it would suit your gorgeous appearance.”

“ . . . . .” Pizza pie looks closely at Rarity's draft. “Hmmmm . . . .”

“I-Is there something wrong dear? I-If you don't like the design we can just-”


Suddenly, the sewing kit and fabrics behind Rarity begin to float, then pass over her and circle Pizza pie. With her magic, her eyes rapidly scan through the draft and start to make the dress. In under a minute, Pizza pie finishes the dress. Rarity was left speechless and amazed by Pizza pies sudden skills.


“I-I don't believe it.” Rarity grabs the dress and inspects it. The dress was perfectly sewn in every stitch. “It's so perfect. GASP! You even did a raised stem stitch. That took me months to perfect it. So how-”

“I just follow what it says in your draft.”

“Y-Yes you did dear, but I was supposed to make it for you.”

“Well, if you did, that'll take us at least months for you to finish it.”

“ That's a bit harsh, but seeing you already made it-”

Pizza pie wears the dress and grabs a mirror. “Yeah, it's nice. Can we move on now? I have to meet with Fluttershy next right?

“Ah, yes yes of course dear. You know we can do this again sometim-"

“Great!” Pizza pie grins. “I’ll catch you later bye!”


She teleports away leaving the dress she made. Rarity picks it up, mocked and confused. Up next is Fluttershy, they both stroll peacefully in the woods while meeting with different animals along the way.


“And this is my favorite part of the forest. You can see all the cute animals living behind the sanctuary I helped build.”

“I see. Well, I heard from the other ponies you can speak to these animals directly.”

“Oh no, not really. I just know how they feel. It's my way of understanding them.”

“So, in short, you're just guessing?”

“Well, ummm . . . . Oh!” A bird suddenly landed on Fluttshy's mane and greeted her. “Hello there Mr. Blue Jay, how are you today?”

“. . . .” Pizza pie carefully observes Fluttershy as she talks with the Blue Jay. “Say Fluttershy-”

“Oh, sorry. Do you want to say hello too?”

“Uh, sure. But I wanna try something.”

“Try something?” Fluttershy curiously replied. “Well Um, ok . . .”


Fluttershy places the bird onto Pizza pie hoof. The sweet bird chirps at her as she looks at it directly in the eye. Then the bird is in a trance from her stare. Their surroundings slowly fade into an abyss, the bird hears a loud eerie voice. Then two large red eyes appeared before it, staring the bird down like its prey. Out of fear and panic, the bird gets frantic and quickly flies away.


“Huh? Mr. Blue Jay? Come back.” Fluttershy tries to follow the bird but it flies off to the forest. “Wha-What happen?”

“Hmm, I guess I scared it off.” Pizza pie calmly replied.

“W-What did you do? All Mr. Blue did is look at you.”

“Uh-huh and I look back.”

“I-I don't get it Pizza pie, What does that mean?”

“Who knows, it might sense danger.”

“Danger? I don't see any Danger.” Fluttershy turns to Pizza pie, who's cleaning her hoof. She scratches her head confused. “S-Shall we move along then?”

“Yes please, all these pests watching us, are starting to annoy me.”


As the two ponies continued walking, Fluttershy looked back, seeing the animals were terrified of Pizza pie. She also noticed Pizza's cutie marks glowing, she didn't mind it and moved on. A few minutes later, It's Twilight’s turn to spend time with the Pie cousin. They sat under a tree showing Pizza pie some old books from Canterlot.


“You know Pizza pie, I used to sit under a tree like this as I’m reading this. She lends Pizza pie her special book. “Little did I know, that one day it'd change my life. It's through that book that I got to meet my best friends, we face many challenges. And before I know it I became the princess of friendship, spreading my teachings all across equestrian and it’s all thanks to this book right here.”

“Wow, that’s amazing, So this book gave you your destiny huh?”

“I guess you can say that. If you look here.” Twilight flips the book, showing Pizza pie a page of the elements. “These are the elements of Harmony. Each of us represents a part of these elements. Applejack represents Honesty, Rainbow dash represents Loyalty, Rarity represents Generosity, Fluttershy is kindness, your cousin Pinkie is Laughter and as for me, I represent the spirit of magic.”

“So each of you including cousin Pinkie are these elements . . I make sense now.” She looked closely at the page, her eyes focused on the element. “So that's what becomes of it.” She muffled. “I should've known.”

“Uh, becomes of what?”

“It used to be just three, and now there's six more?”

Pizza pie voice slowly changes as she continues to muffle. “Αυτοί οι ξένοι δεν μαθαίνουν ποτέ. Αφήνοντας ένα υπόστεγο ψεύτικης ελπίδας, μόνο για να καθυστερήσει τον θάνατο όλων των πλασμάτων.” (These alicorns never learn. Leaving a shed of false hope, only to delay the demise of all creatures. )

“Uh, Pizza pie . . .” Twilight felt a heavy presence coming off from Pizza pie as she muffled to herself. Concerned, she nervously reached over Pizza pie's shoulders. “Are you ok- !!”

“. . . .” She suddenly grabbed Twilight's hoof. Her muffling stops, then slowly turns to Twilight. Her eerie presence disappeared and Pizza pie looked at Twilight confused. “Am I ok what?” 

“Uh . . . I-”

“What's wrong? Pizza pie tilts her head. “It's like you've seen a ghost or something?”

“Ah, who me? No, no.” Twilight nervously laughs. “I just thought for a second there you sounded different earlier haha.”

“Sound different? What do you mean?”

“I, uh . . . . nevermind Pizza pie, it's nothing. So, what do you think about the book?”

“It's nice, but it puts me to sleep just by reading it.” Pizza pie hands back the book to Twilight and yawns. “Are there any more books you want to show me? I think it's Applejack's turn to spend time with me right?”

“Uh . . . . no. . . ." Twilight hides the other books behind her. “That its actually HA HA! And yes, I believe Applejacks waiting for you at Sweet Apple Acres. Thank you by the way, for letting me spend time with-”

“Yeah, Yeah sure. Which way is that Apple farm of hers again?”

“I wasn't finished. Anyway, It means a lot to share these books-”

“Never mind, I see it. Later!" Pizza pie teleports away, leaving Twilight behind.

“You're welcome! . . . Ugghhh!!” Twilight lay down in frustration. She grabs the book and turns to the same page Pizza pie read. “It's used to be just three? . . .” She scratches her head and is puzzled. “Three . . . elements?”



After her time with Twilight, Pizza pie went over to Applejack at Sweet Apple Acres, expecting a fun activity. She walks into the barn and sees Applejack isn't there. She tries looking for her at the farm, but still no sign of Applejack, As she goes to the apple fields, she finally sees Applejack, pulling her wagon with empty baskets and setting them under each of the apple trees. Pizza pie walks down the hill to meet up with her.


“Hey, Applejack.”

“Howdy Pizza pie, you're early. How did your time with Twilight go?”

“Eh, it could be worse. I mean, she talks about her books all the time. Seriously, she bores me to tears."

“I'm guessing you ain't the readin type.”

“Obviously not, I can't believe somepony like her can get to be a princess.”

“Well, it's a matter of destiny Sugar Cube. You can't tell what you'll be someday.”

“Right, destiny . . .” Pizza pie replies quietly.

“Uh, huh. Say since you’re here, mind lending a hoof on bunking these apples?"

She looked behind Applejack and saw a forest of apple trees. Each is filled with fresh apples ready for harvest. ”That’s a lot, you want me to help you pick all these apples?”

“Well, I was planning on bunking all of it while you’re still with Twilight. Now that you’re here, how's about you with me bunk all these apples together?  And after that, we’ll have some of Granny Smith’s apple cider.”

“Apple cider you say?" Said Pizza pie licking her lips. "Well, I am feeling thirsty after all that reading. I'll try a glass-”

“Whoa there, we haven't started yet.” Applejack chucked. “We’ll be tasting those ciders as soon as we're done here-”


Pizza pie teleports in closer to the apple trees. She looks at both ends of the field, Applejack runs up to her side, panting.


“Hold on there Sugar Cube, there are a lot of these apples that last a day to pick up. We'll just bunk down a few, just enough for today, the rest will be up to me and Big Mac.”

“Oh, why do that when we can bunk all of it ourselves? After all, I got magic now.”

“I appreciate the motivation Pizza pie, but it took me and my friends to clear just half of these in a day.”

Pizza pie smirks and replies. “Well, I got new for you. I'm like your friends.”


She walks closer to the apple trees and gets in position. The ground around them starts to shake. Applejack wobbles back and forth and watches Pizza pie use her magic. Then, all the apple trees were lifted off the ground, she was left speechless witnessing Pizza pie's magic in such a feat.


“I-I don't believe it . . .”

“You might wanna step back Applejack.”

“Oh, uhh right. . .” Applejack steps away from the floating trees and stands right next to Pizza pie. ”What you plannin to do- WHOOAA!”


Pizza pie smirks and then sets all the baskets just below the trees.  She releases her magic and the trees just drop back from the ground. The baskets were immidiently filled to the brim with apples while the rest were scattered on the ground.


“See, all done."

“Uh, well now . . .” Applejack scratches her head confused. “I don't know how you did it, but I ain't complainin.”

“Yup, just like you doubted.”

“Well, I didn’t mean to say it at first, but seeing as you proved me wrong I guess I should apologize for it.”

“You should be. I did all that just to show you, when you got the magic, you get the job done.”

“If you recall Sugar Cube, I ain't the one who “magically” got herself a unicorn.”

“Pfftt.” Pizza pie takes a stretch and leans on the wagon. “Whatever. Say, can we have that apple cider now? You mentioning it before made me curious to try it.”

“Uh, Alright then, I guess we'll have some now.”

“Sweet. I'd bet it'd taste better than Rarity's fancy leaf juice.”


Applejack and Pizza pie head back to the barn. Pizza pie carries all the baskets with her magic, making Applejack a bit bothered. Then, she notices Pizza’s cutie mark glowing and starts to suspect. Lastly, Pizza pie meets up with Rainbow dash at the riverside. As she gets closer, she sees a bunch of boulders lying near the shore. Rainbow dash was tossing some over the other side. She goes to Rainbow dash, curious about their plans to spend the day.


“Hey, RD. What’s with all these rocks?"

“Pizza! You’re just in time.” Rainbow dash flies on top of a boulder. “I was just practicing on my rock tossing, that’s all.”

“Rock . . . tossing?”

“Yeah, that’s my plan for us today. Well, my first plan was just chilling all day, but then I saw this bunch of boulders lying around. So I thought why don’t we spend the rest of the day with a little contest?”

“You mean, which one of us throws a boulder the farthest?”

“Nope, it's which one of us tosses a boulder the farthest Aaaannd makes a crater the deepest.”

“Oh. . .”

“Well? Don’t you think that’s an awesome Idea or what?”

She looks awkwardly at Rainbow dash “Uh . . . I’m gonna go with or what?”

“C’mon, Pizza it’s simple. Each of us will take turns tossing a boulder over the other side and make a crater. Whoever makes the furthest toss and the deepest crater gets to sit on the cool lawn chair.”

“The cool bench?”

“No, the cool lawn chair. Look.” Rainbow dash points her out the lawn chair right next to a big tree. ”isn’t it beautiful Pizza?”

“Uh . . . and why is it called the “cool lawn chair” exactly?”

“I'm glad you asked. You see, judging by where it's placed, it has an equal distance between that flat wood stump where you place your snack and that big oak tree, where it gives just the right amount of shade. And best of all, it's pointed at the best view of the sunset ever. So, It’s not just the “cool lawn chair” it’s also the “perfect cool lawn chair.””

“Sounds, pretty cool I guess.”

“Pretty cool? You mean pretty awesome! And only one of us gets to sit on it. So, I challenge you to a boulder toss. Whoever wins gets to sit on it until sunset.”

“Hmmm . . . .” Pizza pie rubs her chin and replies. “Ok, Rainbow dash. You’re on!”


They both shake hooves and get themselves in position, right in front of two piles of boulders apart from each other. Rainbow dash takes a few stretches and Pizza pie does the same.


“Right, I’ll go first. Just to show you how it's done. (Heh, judging from her, she's not as strong as she looks. But just to make sure,) Oh yeah, one more thing Pizza.”

“Yeah, what's that?”

“No magic, just sheer willpower and strength alright?”

“Uh . . .  Ok, fine.”

“Good. (I know she just got that horn and is still pretty new at the whole magic department, but I won't take any chances.) Ok, here I go.” She grabs the lightest boulder in her stack and carefully carries it on her shoulders. “Eeeeee RAAAAAAHHHHGGG!!!”


Using both hooves Rainbow dash tosses her boulder with full force. The boulder made it over the other side, just a few feet away from shore. The impact causes the sand to cloud up and slowly clear up around the boulder.


She smirks then turns to Pizza pie, panting “Phew . . . nailed it. . . try . . to beat that!”

Pizza pie claps her hooves in amazement. ”Ok, I will.” She walks up to her pile and picks the same size boulder as Rainbow dash. Just as she's about to use her magic.

“Remember Pizza pie, no magic.”

Pizza pie glares behind Rainbow dash. “OK! I heard you the first time!” She grabs hold of the boulder and tries to lift it but fails. She tried many times, but the boulder wouldn't move. Furious, Pizza pie tries one more time and manages to just flip over the boulder. ”Uhhhgggg!!! this is impossible to move it like this!”

“Well, that's too bad, I didn't say we had to toss the same size boulder. (Ok, she's not super strong like Maud. I guess I should go easy on her now.)”

“You set me up on that!”

“Hey, nopony likes a sore loser Pizza, but maybe at the next round you should try a smaller boulder-”

“Let me try again.”

“Pizza you can barely lift-”

“I SAID LET ME TRY AGAIN!” Pizza pie's voice shifts as she yells at Rainbow dash.

“Whoa Ok, ok . . . (Geez what’s with her today? She wasn’t like this before she got that horn. )”


As Pizza pie gets tries again, Rainbow dash notices a red vapor coming out of Pizza pie's body. The temperature around them started to rise, reaching Rainbow dash. She backed away slowly from Pizza pie and watched her in a safe distance.


”(Whoa O-Ok that’s creepy. ) D-Don't strain yourself Pizza, it's just a game ok?-”

“Zipped it!” Pizza pie approached the boulder earlier. ”I don't need magic to win.” Suddenly, her tail begins to extend, reaching the boulder. Then the tip of her tail splits into fives and morphs into a claw, grabbing the boulder. Pizza pie manages to lift the boulder off the ground with ease with her arm-like tail. ”RRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHH!!!!”


And with full force, she twirled her body along with her tail grabbed the boulder, and tossed it like a boomerang. The boulder flew past Rainbow dash’s and into the forest. It landed somewhere in the woods where a large explosion could be heard. The birds scatter into the sky as the cloud of smoke can be seen where they are.


”Bu-Bu-Bu-” Her mouth wide open, Rainbow dash was completely shocked by Pizza’s incredible feat. ”I-I can’t even . . . but . . . H-How did you do that?!”

“Heh, Now. . . . How's that for no magic?”

”Hows what?! I didn't even know you can do that!”

”Nopony likes a sore loser Rainbow.” Pizza pie teleports at the chair and leans back with her hooves behind her head. ”Just admit I beat you in your own game.”

”You just caught me by surprise-  . . . D- Did you just call me a loser?!”

”Hmmm . . . From the look at your face? I say, that the look of defeat. ” Pizza pie poofs a can of soda with her magic. ”It's sad to see.”

”Ok, Pizza pie seriously, what’s with you today? You're acting strange, you weren't like this before you got that-”

”Got what?” Pizza pie teleports right in Rainbow dash face. Her eyes glow red, staring her down. ”This?” She points at her horn. ”This changes everything about me. . . . The old Pizza pie is dead, the new me is more than just a Pinkie look-alike. I am better now.”

”Better at what? What are you talking about?!”

”. . . . Forget it. Here I am, wasting my time with cousin Pinkie’s friends, and none of them have a clue of what I’ve been through. Well, whatever. You just can’t be close to anypony these days.”

”You're not making sense! Pinkie already told us what you've been through, and you're just ranting out of nowhere for no reason-”

”I AM NOT RANTIN!-” Pizza pie steps back and calms down. “Sigh . . . . . I kept my agreement on spending time with each of you. So for now on, I won't bother all of you, if you all promise never to mention what I did today from cousin Pinkie. Is that a deal?”

”Fine, we will! You can be a complete snub all you want, we're just doing all this because of Pinkie pie anyway.”

”Aw, thanks, Rainbow dash that's really sweet. Welp, It's getting late I should be going.”

”Yeah, yeah . . .”

”Oh, and one more Rainbow Dash.”

”What?”

”Your cool lawn chair is trash. It'd be better off calling it “the trash chair.” Ok, laters ” She smiles and teleports away as her laugh echoes to the forest.

”WHY THAT LITTLE-”


After a long day, the ponies meet up at the park, completely exhausted. By looking at each other, they all guess that none of them seem to enjoy Pizza's company.


Twilight holds up her scroll to write down their reports. ”Ok, girls. How's your day with Pizza pie so far?”

Rarity steps forward. "Well Twilight, we did manage to make a dress together . . . But uh, look through my draft and instantly . . . . Sh-She made it perfect!” Rarity shows Pizza’s work to her friends for proof

". . . .”

"And?” Rainbow dash asked. "So what?”

"SO WHAT?!” Rarity pulls Rainbow dash close to her face. "You see this? THIS!” She then shoves the dress at Rainbow. "These stitches took me a lot of practice to perfect it, but she managed to perfect it in seconds!”

"In seconds?!”

"Yes, did you not hear me Applejack?! Why, it's an insult to all skilled tailors out there to have their technique be mastered by a beginner!!” She pulls a couch from nowhere and then wallows.

"Wait, she just learned how to make a dress just like that?”

"Well, that’s nothing. She just levitates all apple trees from the fields with her magic, then drops them down like it was nothing. Twilight, I’ve been bunking apples my entire life, and what she did isn’t the bunking way. I tell you girls, that way she uses her magic, it ain't normal.”

"Magic? Oh, please Applejack. You should’ve been there when she threw a boulder over the woods!”

"Threw boulder?” Twilight asked.

"You heard me, So, we were having a boulder tossing contest, and I told her no magic. But all of a sudden,  her tail j-just stretched out and grabbed a boulder, tossed it! Flew passed mine and landed somewhere in the woods.”

"Hold on a minute?" Applejack intervine. "That was her!? So that explains why there's a ten-foot crater in the middle of the cornfield a while ago. You’re telling me, that she threw that far from the river?”

"Yeah, If you don't believe me Applejack, asked the bird that was there.”

"Um speaking of birds . . . When we were walking in the woods, Pizza pie did something to one of the birds there.”

"What did she do Fluttershy?”

"It's uh . . . .”

"What is it sugar cube?”

"The bird stared . . .”

"The bird stared at what? Speak dear.”

"It stared into the- . . ."

"Oh for Pete sake!” Rainbow dash grabs Fluttershy on the shoulders, then shakes her." Just spit it out-”

"IT STARED INTO THE ABYSS!!”

" . . . . The what?”

"Fluttershy pulls in Rainbow dash in her face." Mr. Blue Jay was just saying hello, then Pizza pie starts staring at him and saw it saw something"

"Uh . . .Something?”

"The birds told me, that Mr Blue Jay sees everything around him fades into darkness. All he could see was those Huge red eyes towering over him. Then it got closer and closer, it scared him and flies away!”

" . . . .”

"I don't know how, but the animals around us wouldn't dare to come closer to us the whole day. . . .”

Twilight walks over and pats Fluttershy at the back. "It's ok Fluttershy, we heard enough.”

"So, let's see naw.” Applejack phases back and forth. "She learns fast, Super Strong, Super Powerful, and can read minds? Is there anything else we miss?”

". . . .”

"She also knows something.” Twilight shows the book Pizza pie read from earlier and turns the page showing the elements. "As I showed her this book, she kept staring at the elements of harmony. She said it used to be just three and now there are six more.”

Rainbow dash pulls down the book. ”So, she's a know-at-all too? C'mon-”

"Shush Rainbow.” Said Applejack. “Then what happen Twilight?”

"Then she just starts speaking in a different language. A language that's sort of familiar, but I can't get my hoof around it.”

"Oh, great! After everything that's been happening to Pizza pie, none of us know what the hay is wrong with her?”

"It appears so Rainbow dash.” Rarity replied. "I suppose Pinkie pie doesn't notice her cousin's behavior lately.”

"Yeah. Say, where is she anyway? We haven't seen her all day.”

"I bumped into her after my time with Pizza pie. She said Mr. and Mrs. Cake needed her for a big order at the bakery. So what do you think Twilight? Should we tell Pinkie Pie all of this?”

"I don't know Rarity. We promise her we won't get suspicious of her cousin. But after what happened today, we should.”


After a long and confusing day, the ponies went their separate ways. Still bothered by Pizza pie’s weird actions toward them. As they were leaving, in the bushes, someone was watching the whole time. Spectating each of them as they bonded with Pizza pie. It stood up and exited into the woods. Meanwhile, somewhere in the market alley, a bashing sound is echoing in the walls. The ponies nearby heard the noise but had no clue where it was coming from. Deeper in the alley is Pizza pie, who repeatedly slams her head into the wall, slowly breaking it.


“GET . . . OUT . . . OF . . . MY . . . HEEAAAAADDD!!!!!!”


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Another friendship conference is set, discussing what happened from yesterday’s picnic. Like their last conference, the Pie cousins weren't present, giving the ponies some time to figure out what to do about Pizza pie's unusual behaviors and the feats she's showing.

"We should tell to Pinkie pie right now! I can't stand just keeping it zipp."

"We know Rainbow dash". said Twilight as she read all their notes. "Her action yesterday isn’t what we call her normal approach. Her unexplained magic, strength, knowledge, and also her actions. Clearly, Pizza pie is not herself, it's like she's a different pony."

"Could it be she doesn’t want us around with Pinkie pie? I-I mean she acts like normal around her all the time."

"No kiddin Fluttershy. On how the way she’s talking to us? I assume that she doesn’t want any of us in between them."

"Indeed Applejack." said Rarity, filing her hoof. "It seems deep down, Pizza pie is still scared of hurting her cousins' feelings. But I say the way she treated us? It hurts even more."

"Are you still hung up about that dress thing?" said Applejack raising her eyebrow.

"Which brings us back to the main topic, her new horn. Now we all made a promise to never ask about her horn for the sake of their sibling relationship. But as the Princess of Friendship, safety and clarification come first."

"Yeah finally!" Rainbow dash hops on top of the Friendship table. "So, we all agree on Twilight, no backing down now."

"Yup!"

"Obsolutely."

"Y-Yes. . . ."

"Then it's settled. So first, we need to talk with Pinkie pie about what happened yesterday. Then, the six of us can open up the issue with Pizza pie. So that way, it wouldn't sound like we told on her-"

"Told on what?"

The Pie cousins suddenly arrived sooner than the ponies expected. The petrified look on their face as they quickly look away and zip their lips. Pinkie pie hops towards them while Pizza pie follows behind. She glares at each of them while they avoid eye contact.

"Whoa, awkward silence . . . . Sooooooo what are you girls talking about?" Pinkie pie asked.

"Uh . . .  we were talking about uhh . . .  uhh . . . "

“A-About just how awesome our day was yesterday, yeah that’s right." said Rainbow dash covers Fluttershy.

“I-I agree with Rainbow dash." Rarity covers Rainbow dash. “We had such a delightful time with your cousin dear Pinkie." smiles awkwardly.

“Yup, That's right! " Applejack covers Rarity. “Like you said Sugar Cube, she’s one fun pony to be with." smiles nervously.

“Like they said, we all enjoy our time with Pizza pie." said Twilight.

“Oh, I’m glad to hear that!" Pinkie pie smiled.“Cousin told me everything!"

“She did?" everyone asked.

“Yup!" Pinkie pie pulls her cousin next to her. “She told me you show her how to make a dress, talk to birds, throw rocks, buck apples, and show our elements! There's so much I missed out I wish I could've been there to enjoy it with you, right cousin?"

“Yeah, I wish you were. . ." said Pizza pie sarcastically, then turned to them glaring.

The ponies then felt a warm and eerie presence coming off the room as they remained silent.

“Oh, by the way Pinkie."

“What is it cousin?"

“I forgot to bring my special muffins to share with our friends. You wouldn’t mind if you could pick them up back at Sugar Cube Corners?"

"GASP How could I not?! I'll go get them right now!" Pinkie pie speeds out of the room and then looks back.” I’ll be back to pick up Pizza’s special muffins, just hang tight!"

Pinkie pie leaves her cousin and friends in the room to retrieve the muffins. Pizza pie smiles and waves at her cousin, watching her exit the castle. As soon as the doors were closed, Her smile disappeared. She turns to the rest of the ponies in the room with a fierce look.

"I knew you'd all talked about me behind my back."

“ . . . . . ."

"You think I don't know? The way you're all surprised I came back that day. The looks on your faces when I got this horn. The constant questioning where I got it."

“ . . . . . . . . "

"You can't deal with it without knowing, can you?!

“ . . . . . . . . . ."

“The silent speaks itself. I should've known that cousin Pinkie would have such nosey friends."

"Hey! Don't think it's our fault we're being nosey!" Rainbow dash flies in front of Pizza pie. "You're the one who's showing off all the weird things you do. So how can we Not talk about that?"

"Rainbow stop!" Twilight pushes back Rainbow dash. "We were just worried about you Pizza pie. You've been acting strange ever since you got your horn. Look, we know you don't want to talk about it, and we promise Pinkie to never ask you. But at this rate, it's best that we should know-"

"And what? Get rid of it? Like how you got rid of your foes?!"

"Wh-What? That's not what were-"

"Now hold on there Pizza." Applejack intervenes. "Twilight here's tryin' to help Sugar Cube. What you got there ain't natural. And we've seen a lot of that here-"

"Yeah, you all know about what's unnatural. Because you let someone like Discord run loose, but if it's me, you're making it a big deal!"

"Of course we're making it a big deal because your attitude lately got us all worked up!" Rainbow dash pushed aside Twilight and got close to Pizza pie. "You levitate like what? A hundred apple trees in mid-air, you toss a boulder with your tail like a frisbee, made a bird go paranoid,-"

"Don't forget her advance stitching skills darling." Said Rarity leaning behind Applejack.

Rainbow dash facehoofs and replies. "Yeah, Rarity we get it." She turns back to Pizza pie, glaring at her. "Don't give me that look, you were steaming red aura from your body. Don't you think that's a little weird to look at?!"

" . . . . ." Pizza pie looked down and remained silent.

Applejack steps in between them, holding onto her shoulder."Listen Sugar Cube, we ain't here to tell you we're against your decision to change. But we're worried if Pinkie pie finds out about your odd feats, you two might start fighting again."

"Applejack’s right Pizza pie." Twilight flies next to her. "We like to help you but we can’t do anything unless you help yourself."

"And what? Once you found out, you’re gonna try changing me back?"

" . . . ." Twilight turned to her friends and they all nodded to her to give a solid reply. "If it's what causing the problem, we don't have a choice-"

"I knew it, You're all the same. . . Papa, my friends, Maud, Discord,"

"Discord?"

"Even you six. . . Whenever I got a chance to change it always slipped through my hooves. . .But not this time, I like my new look, and you're NOT gonna take this away from me!"

Twilight extends her hoof towards Pizza pie. "N-No we're not taking anything from, we're here to help-"

Pizza pie slaps away Twilight's hoof. "Cut your dumb excuses! You just can’t stand how powerful my magic is, despite I’m only a unicorn. Why is that? Did he tell you that I was a fake? Did Discord plan to expose me that night? The voices in my head was it him too?!" Her anger grew and aggressively grabbed Twilight's shoulders. "Tell me what you know!"

"Discord? Voices I-I don't know you're about-" The grip from Pizza pie's hooves started to hurt Twilight's shoulders. "A-Awww .  .  . Pizza pie, y-you're hurting me . . . "

"Hey! Let go of her!"

Rainbow dash barged in and pulled Pizza pie away from Twilight. Their friends gathered next to Twilight as they watched Rainbow dash and Pizza pie arguing.

"T-Twilight, are you ok?" Fluttershy asked worriedly.

"You ain't hurt right?" said Applejack, brushing Twilight's shoulders.

"I'm fine girls, don't worry-"

"Discord didn't tell us anything, you're being paranoid! If you hurt Twilight like that I-"

"You'll what? Use your crummy elements against me? Like that gonna solve it."

"What did you say?"

Pizza pie eerily smirks at Twilight. "You heard me. Your elements are just a side product of what was once a stronger magic, one that doesn't need six of you to work. You think claiming those elements makes you special? Well, you're wrong. You're just nothing more than just replacements." She coldly turns away and walks towards the door.

"Alright, that’s it! I'm sick of you being such a know-it-all!" Rainbow dash chased after Pizza pie. "Get back here!"

"Wait Rainbow dash!" Twilight yells at her to stop.

She pulls in Pizza pie, angrily grabs her hoof pulls her back. "We tried talking you into it, now we’re doing this the hard way-"

The unicorn suddenly grabbed onto Rainbow dashe's hoof, her unexpected strength made Rainbow dash lose her grip. Then, she throws the rainbow pegasus across the room, hitting the wall full force. The ponies were stunned, as they saw Rainbow dash, glued to the wall. Leaving a crater behin as she slowly slides down like a fly on a window. They rushed towards Rainbow dash, who gets up in a daze.”

"A-are you ok Rainbow dash?" said Fluttershy helping her stand up.

" . . . ."

As Pizza pie watches them help Rainbow dash, she turns her attention to the door and leaves the room. Twilight then follows Pizza pie in the hallway, she flies past her and lands in front of Pizza pie, stopping her track.”

"Pizza pie, this has gone far enough. You're clearly not well and you hurt Rainbow das-"

"Move . . .” She said coldly with her mane covering half her face. The eerie presence returned as Pizza pie lifted her head revealing her face. Her eyes narrow and her pupils glow a blood-red color. Then the presence around her vividly takes the form of an unknown silhouette towering over Twilight. Pizza pie repeats herself to Twilight, who is petrified. "I said . . . Move."

Out of fear, Twilight steps aside letting the unstable mare pass. She slowly walks past Twilight with the eerie presence following her. Just as she's close to the entrance, Spike enters the castle, closing the door behind him. He spots Pizza pie heading his way, so he tries to open the door but she walks past him. The temperature around her begins to rise as Spike feels it and moves away. Instead of opening, the unicorn suddenly walks through the solid crystal door, melting it with ease. The rest of the ponies caught up to Twilight and were instantly shocked. A hole in the shape of the pony in the door, with Pizza pie walking away in view.

"Uhh . . . did Pizza pie just melt the door by walking through it?" said Applejack in disbelief.

"Uh-huh. . ."

"Yup. . ."

"Y-Yes . . ."

"Definitely . . ."

"This isn't good girls, it's much worse than we expected."

"Wh-Whoa What the heck just happen?!l" said Spike who's still processing. "How did Pizza pie do that?!"

"We can't explain it yet Spike." said Twilight. "But it has something to do with that horn."

"Yeah we figured." Rainbow dash who's fully recovered flies next to Twilight. "So what's the plan now?"

"The plan is to stop her from causing trouble in town."

"But what about Pinkie pie?" Rarity asked. "What would we say to her?"

"What should've told her from the begginin." Applejack replied. "Tell her the Truth-"

"Truth about what?" Out of nowhere, Pinkie pie appeared behind them, surprising everyone while carrying a box of Muffins. "I didn’t see any special muffins, I was thinking that must've eaten it this morning, so I bake new ones instead!"

"P-Pinkie we need to tell you some-"

"Good thing I know the secret ingredient to her special muffins." She looks both sides as she whispers the secret. "It’s chocolate. . ." She grins then her attention to the hole in the castle door. " What's with the hole? And where’s cousin?"

The ponies look at each other, worried about how she'd react. Twilight steps forward, confronting the clueless Pink mare. She puts her hoof on Pinkie pie’s shoulder and clears her throat. "Pinkie, there’s something you need to know. ."

Meanwhile, The furious unicorn walks through Ponyville, heading to the marketplace. The ponies around her notice the red aura coming off from her. She turns her eyes from left to right as she passes them. Then she starts hearing vivid voices clouding her mind.

"Look, isn’t that Pizza pie? . . ."

"You mean Pinkie pie’s cousin from the social gathering? ."

"Oh, is that the mare who slips at the punch bowl?"

"That was quite a scene . . ."

"Didn't she get exposed for not having a cutie mark?

"Wait, somethings different about her today. . ."

"Yeah, shes got a new cutie mark."

"Is that even her "real" cutie mark?"

"I bet she painted another one just so she could feel good about herself."

"How low can she possibly get?"

The laughs of ponies echo in her mind, driving her mad. She covers her ears and gets on her knees as her vision begins to blur. Everything around her starts to spin and ponies around her slowly take the form of the silhouette from earlier with glowing red eyes. It extends itself to Pizza pie, engulfing her until she gives in its power.

"Stop it . . .Stop it . . .STOP IT!"

Her screams are heard from the area, getting everyone’s attention. The ponies approach her, wondering what's going on. They gathered around her, quietly whispering to each other.

". . . ."

"You all think I'm trying too hard? trying to be like Pinkie . . ."

". . . . ."

"I'm not and I AM DONE WITH THAT!"

" . . . . . ."

"IM MY OWN VERSION! YOU HEAR ME! I'm different now!" Pizza pie exhausts herself from shouting and sits on the ground.

One of the ponies in the crowd approaches Pizza pie, calming her down. "I'm sorry but we don't know what you're talking about. But if you have any trouble, you can always talk to Princess Twilight-"

"Of course you don't." Pizza pie coldly replies. "Your princess can't help me . . . So why not I show you, just how different I really am." Her eyes glow once more, terrifying the pony.

Back at the castle, Twilight explains everything to Pinkie pie, hoping she will understand her cousins' situation.

"And that’s how it happen Pinkie."

"Wait, Wait. So you’re telling me, that my cousin, Pizza pie, levitated an entire forest of apple trees, messed with a bird's mind, finished a dress in seconds, and threw a boulder all the way to the fields?"

"I know it’s hard to believe Pinkie pie but we all saw ho-"

"Are you kidding me? This is amazing!" Pinkie pie hops around in excitement. "I didn't know cousin Pizza could do all that, and you kept it a secret from me? Why?"

"We were keeping it a secret because you'd be upset that she's acting strange around us." said Twilight.

""acting strange?" That's silly. Cousin Pizza will always be cousin Pizza, even with her new super-powered horn. Oh! Maybe I should talk to her about helping me throw future parties. With her super horn, setting up should be a breez-"

"Pinkie!" Rainbow dash yelled. "We’re not joking, this is serious!"

"Yes, darling, this is a very crucial matter. Your cousin might be in trouble."

"Trouble?" Pinkie pie stops and ask. "Wha-What you mean Rarity?"

"Pizza pie isn’t herself when she does those things."

"Twilight’s right Sugar Cube." said Applejack backing up the statement. "If we don’t move now, who knows what else she could do."

"Wh-What are you girls talking about? Cousin Pizza pie would never hurt anypony-"

"SHE THREW ME TO THE WALL" said Rainbow dash, dragging Pinkie pie to the throne room and pointing at the crater on the wall. "And don’t think that was just an accident Pinkie, she did it on purpose. Because she thinks, we're judging her over the fact that her new horn made her act crazy!"

Pinkie shakes her head in disbelief. "No . . . I-I don't believe you-"

"Pinkie pie dear, I’m sorry but your cousin isn’t the cousin you knew before. She’d changed."

"No . . . You’re wrong!"

"Pinkie, I know it's hard to believe but-"

"HOW WOULD KNOW?! You’ve only met her for a month! The Pizza pie I know is kind, modest, and caring. . .  I've been at her home, I know first hoof what's she's been good though-"

"But Pinkie I-"

"BUT NOTHING!!  . . . Her trying to be like me was my fault, because I didn't listen to her. Now, I'm trying to support her change and you girls only care what she can do but never how she feels!"

As Pinkie pie yells at her friends, an explosion is heard in the distance. They turned to heads directly where it came from. They saw a huge thick black smoke coming from Ponyville.

"What in tarnation was that?!"

"I don’t know Applejack." Twilight 
replied. "But I hope it's not who we think it is."

"I'd better not. I'll go first to what the damage is." said Rainbow dash as exits through the window.

"But what about Pinkie?" Fluttershy asked.

"We'll just have to leave her here." said Rarity looking at their confused Pink friend. "It's simply too much for her to handle."

"Agreed. Pinkie pie needs time to process all this before she'll join us. C'mon girls."

Twilight and the rest exit the castle and head to Ponyville, leaving Pinkie pie behind. As they get close, the sky fades to an eerie yellow atmosphere caused by the cloud of smoke. The ponies reached the center of town. To their horror, they saw a large crater circling haft of what was left of the area. The ponies were fleeing while others were bruised.

Whoa . . . what happened here? “Rainbow dash sores the sky, witnessing the damage below.”

The rest of the ponies reached the area and were shocked at what they saw. Ponies in the area were fleeing while others were injured. Twilight and her friends take action, helping the trapped ponies.

"O-Oh my goodness . . . the marketplace . . . it’s. . . it’s gone. . "Fluttershy swoops through the wreckage, then spots a pony buried under a pile of wooden planks. "Ca-Carrot top!"

The other ponies spot Fluttershy landing and follow her. Fluttershy starts removing planks off of Carrot Top, as they see her they immediately help the injured pony.

"Sugar Cube you alright?" said Applejack lifting Carrot Top.

"Carrot Top what happen here?"

"Princess Twilight!" She replies in relief. "I-I don’t know . . . There was just an explosion out of nowhere. I-It blew off most of the stands and before we knew it, everypony was screaming and running!"

“I got any ideas who did this?" Rainbow dash asked. "Just to know we're all on the same page here."

"Enough with your snarky comments Rainbow." Applejack replied. "There's injured ponies we need to worry about."

"Hey, I'm just saying alright, we already know who did this."

"That's enough you two." said Twilight. "Gather the wounded and take them to safety. I’ll check on the crater for anypony nearby."

"RIGHT!"

Meanwhile, on her way to meet with her friends, Pinkie pie is heading to Ponyville. Hoping to confront her cousin, before her friends do. On her way, she sees a crowd of ponies up ahead. Injured and covered in dirt, she stopped and was horrified to see a group of ponies in a state of scares.

"What happen to everypony?" Pinkie pie asked the crowd. "Who did this to you?"

Then, one pony in the crowd steps forward and confronts the pink mare. "Why don't you ask your cousin?"

"She did this, to all of us."

"We were just minding our business until she screams out in public. Saying "I'm not likey cousin!""

"Yeah, after that some red aura is coming off of her. Next thing we know, we lost our stands, and our businesses, the only thing we're glad we didn't lose is our lives!"

The ponies gets riled up and take their frustration at Pinkie pie. She remains still, holding back her tears, taking all the things they say about her misunderstood cousin.

"Ok that's enough everypony." said Spike coming out of the crowd. "This isn't the time to argue, especially since a crisis like this happens on a regular basis."

"S-Spike what are you doing-"

Spike turns to Pinkie pie, shushes then winks at her. "Now, let's all just follow the princess's others and get to safety. And let Pinkie pie here join them to help."

The crowd looked at each other, nodding. Agreeing with the reasonable little dragon. They set aside their complaints and walk past Pinkie pie, heading to a safer location.

"Go on Pinkie, it's ok." said Spike smiling. "I'll take it from here, go help Twilight."

Pinkie wipes her tears and smiles back. "Thank you Spike. I will!" With her spirits lifted, Pinkie pie gallops her way to Ponyville to join her friends. 

Meanwhile, Twilight flies closer to the crater site, looking for any injured ponies, but there's no one in sight. Just as she's about to return to her friends, Twilight sees something ominous below the center. It's emitting a red and yellowish aura behind it. And at the middle, is a figure of a pony, standing menacingly and motionless. The temperature suddenly intensifies, as the ground beneath her shakes. Her friends caught up to her and noticed the aura below.

"Wha-What is that Twilight?" said Rarity.

"If its who we think it is, then we should keep our distance. It's best to take this matter as safely as we can-"

"There's someponies still down there!" Applejack points at their location. To her surprise, it's the cutie mark crusaders, scared to move, they're a few meters close to the ominous figure. "What the hay are those three doin?!"

"Aaaaaahhh!! Sweetie Belle! Dear sister!!" Rarity pulls Applejack, franticly shaking her. "APPLEJACK you have to do something!-"

"I-I can't, it too far down to reach them-"

"I'll get them!" Above the sky is Rainbow dash. Diving down into the crater and reaching the three fillies. "Everypony hold tight, we're getting you girls out of-"

"Look out!" Applebloom points at the figure approaching behind Rainbow dash.

"Look what out- OOoowwwffff!!!" Just as she turns around, the figure behind her instantly swings its tail and hits her.

"RAINBOW!!!"

Rainbow dash flies out of the crater and crashes down at city hall from yards away. The three fillies were shocked, trembling at the sight of their only way out was thrown away like a rag doll. Then the figure turns its attention to the fillies, trembling in fear. It slowly approaches them then suddenly, a spark of magic appears, vanishing the fillies from its view and appearing next to Twilight. Their older sisters hug them, assuring they're safe as Twilight observes the figure below, searching for the fillies.

"Applebloom you alright?" She hugs her younger sister tight.

"I-I fine big sis" Applebloom replied.

"Just what were you three doing there Sweetie belle?"

"T-Trying to talk to her Rarity."

"Yeah, we're trying to help like what Princess Twilight said. But I guess that's not the case anymore . . . "

Twilight approaches the fillies and pats them. "That was very irresponsible to even try, but we appreciate the help. We'll take it from here and get to safety."

"But what about Rainbow dash?" said Scotaloo worriedly.

"We'll go get her don't you worry." Fluttershy replied.

"Yeah, but for now, just follow Twilight's instructions and get to somewhere safe." said Applejack.

The three fillies nodded and left the area. Out of nowhere, something stretched out of the crater. An arm-like claw extends from the hole and grabs hold of the surface. The ponies remain still, hoping it doesn't sense their presence.

"Don’t  . . . move a muscle . . ." Twilight said quietly.

"I-I can’t Twilight . . . ." Fluttershy shakes in terror.

"W-What is that Twilight?" said Rarity steps back slowly next to Twilight.

Then, another arm appears, grabbing on the other side. It slowly lifts the rest of itself off the crater, and the grumble underneath falls, widening by the crater. The ponies hold their ground, ready to face what rises up to the surface. 

"Girls, get ready." said Twilight bravely. "Whatever you do, do not resort to action. What we're dealing with is on a whole new level."

As both arms finally lift out the rest of itself, blocking the sky above them. To their surprise, the arms are tails, split into two. It's connected to a mare above them, with red and yellowish aura, and glowing red eyes. It ominously looks down on them like insects.

"What we're dealing, with is our best friend's cousin."

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The ponies come face to face against a new threat. By someone they never expected, someone they welcome with open hooves. The pony they once knew as Pinkie pie's cousin, is now taking Ponyville in ruins. With its unexplained origin of power, Twilight and her friends stay cautious. Avoid escalating their situation, as Pizza pie stares down at them.

"Pssst. You got a plan Twilight?" Applejack mutters.

"Not yet, we need to remain still until she decides to calm down."

"That depends if she can calm down dear." Rarity replied.

"I-I'm scared Twilight . . . ."

"Fluttershy please stop trembling." Twilight's eyes wonder, looking for any way to escape. She spots a house behind Pizza pie. "Girls, on my signal, run close to me so I can get us out of her view."

The ponies slowly nod and wait for Twilight.

"1 . . . . .  2 . . . . .  -"

Just then, Pinkie pie finally arrived at PonviIlle and was horrified to see the damage made by the explosion. She looks around, hoping to find her friends. As she saw them just standing, she immediately ran to her friends. When she got close, she saw two large arms in front of her friends. She looked up and to her surprise, it was her cousin. Flowing with a firey aura, she couldn't believe her eyes. Her once-loving cousin became the source of the crisis.

"C-Cousin . . . Cousin! Stop!" Pinkie pie shouts.

The ponies turned and saw Pinkie pie waving at her cousin, not knowing the danger she put herself in.

"Pinkie? Pinkie pie!" Twilight yells at Pinkie pie to stop. "Get out of here! It’s too dangerous!"

"??" Pizza pie notices the Pink pony waving below her. It turns its attention to Pinkie pie, ignoring the rest. She lowers her tail and gets close to Pinkie pie.

"Pi-Pizza . . . cousin . . . whatever you’re trying to prove please stop it. . ." Pinkie weeps.

"No Pinkie! Get back!"

"I know you're trying to change, but this isn't it. You're hurting everypony, our friends, yourself-"

"Pinkie pie, please get out of there!"

"But you're not this cousin, I know you're not. So please, please stop."

"Pinkie don’t stop!"

"Just let us help you . . . " Pinkie pie extends her hoof to Pizza pie with tears falling and smiles.

Pizza pie lowers her close to Pinkie pie. They look at each other eye to eye, as they see each other's reflection through their pupils. Pizza pie then slowly lifts her hoof, reaching her cousin. But suddenly, Rainbow dash flies out of the city and hovers up in the sky. She rattles her head, regaining her vision.

"Aww . . . That one kinda hurt- Wh-What on equestrian?" Rainbow dash instantly spots her friends in danger. "Is that Pinkie Pie and Pizza?!" Rainbow dash quickly zooms towards the Pie cousins. "Pinkie! Pinkie! What are you doing?! Stay away from her!"

"R-Rainbow dash? N-No wait Rainbow-"

Pizza pie turns and sees Rainbow dash heading flying straight at them. The unicorn starts to boil and immediately charges at the Rainbow pegasus.

"Rainbow dash look out!" Her friends yelled.

"Cousin Pizza Stop!!"

"!!!" Pizza pie then leaps on top of a burning house and uses her arm-like tail to reach for Rainbow dash.

"HUH?!-" She noticed the incoming arm closing in on her and immediately she dodged it. "Whoa! That was close!-" She senses another arm tail closing in behind her and dodges it a second time. "Hah! It takes more than that to catch me!"

Pizza pie leaps in closer and tries grabbing Rainbow dash in mid-air, but Rainbow dash manages to dodge them with ease.

"Nope! . .  Try again! . . Sorry! . . .So close! . YOU GOT NOTHING!!"

Pizza pie gets furious as she continues chasing Rainbow dash, missing with its strike. While Pizza pie is distracted the rest of the ponies run up to Pinkie pie, dragging her out of harm's way.

"Pinkie, Pinkie pie!" Applejack waving her hooves on Pinkie pie's face "C'mon Sugar Cube we need to go."

"H-Huh? But wait- cousin is-"

"I’m sorry Pinkie." said Twilight. "But we need to focus on stopping her before she could do more damage."

“N-No! Put me down, put me down!" Pinkie pie squirms at Applejack's back. "Pizza pie wouldn’t do that!"

"Twilight’s right sugar cube." said Applejack. "That out there, isn’t your cousin anymore."

Pinkie pie sees her cousin chasing after Rainbow dash, crashing down houses as she leaps. The ponies hide behind city hall to regroup, and witness the destruction caused by their friend's cousin.

"This is getting out of hood." Twilight pacing back and forth. "She’s destroying Ponyville without even realizing."

"This ain’t the first time a unicorn trashed the village." Applejack looks behind the building. "Heck, she does a lot of damage as Tirek did."
"Goodness, she’s obviously mad with power. Not even I would turn Ponyville into my personal play zone. Well . . . except for the part when I beautify the whole village but that was a different story."

"Different indeed Rarity. The magic she possesses is a bit odd compared to what we encountered before."

"If we count stretchin' her tail like at like that counts as magic."

"I still don’t know what kind of magic we're dealing with Applejack, but we still need to report this to Princess Celestia regardless. Where’s Fluttershy? She should already be here with Spike."

"We-We’re here . . ." Fluttershy arrived with Spike flying next to her.

"I got the ponies to love the village Twilight, what do you need?"

"We need to write a letter to Princess about the situation and have her send some guards to help the injured ponies."

"On it Twilight." He looks at the destructive view in front of him. "Woa . . . it looks like a war zone out here. Did Pizza pie do all this?"

". . . . . ." Pinkie pie looks down and refuses to reply. Her guilt of neglecting her cousins' actions left her feeling nothing but shame.

"She doesn’t know Spike." said Twilight as she lends a scroll and quill to Spike. "We're dealing with this situation carefully."

"Don't you think it's a little too late for that?" Spike finishes writing and blows the scroll. The ashes from the scroll flies into the breeze and head to Canterlot. "And what guys doing to do if doesn't work?"

"We'll there's only one way, but all six of us should cooperate."

"B-But what about Pinkie pie?. . . I don't think she has the courage to try."

They turn to Pinkie pie, who hasn't said a word.

"Fluttershy has a point there Twilight. She's not herself right now to comply. How about Starlight? I bet she could help us."

"That's a great idea Applejack! She has a spell that can take a Cutie Mark, just like use it on us!" Twilight said confidently. "Spike, have you seen Starlight?"

"Uh . . . I haven’t seen her lately Twilight. . . ."

"Didn’t she say she’s away for a magic tour with Trixie and Discord?" said Rarity disappointedly.

"UHHHGGGG of all the time to be on a magic tour, why does it have to be today?!" Twilight rubs her forehead furiously. "Then we really don't have a choice. Applejack goes up to Rainbow dash and she buys us some time."

Applejack replies with a salute. "On it Sugar Cube." She gallops away to Rainbow dash.

"Rarity and I will make a wall around the town, locking Pizza pie in."

Rarity replies with confidence. "I got your back dear."

"And Fluttershy, you carry Pinkie pie somewhere safe, I'll teleport you two when it's ready. Spike, you go back with the other ponies and wait for Celestias' guards."

"Are you sure we should be using our elements on Pizza pie?" Fluttershy asked. "Wouldn't that turn her to stone?"

"I know but it's the only way to keep her in place, just until we change her back-"

"But what if we can't?" Pinkie pie jumps off from Applejack's back. "What if we can't change her back? What's gonna happen?" She looks at Twilight seriously.

" It's our only option right now Pinkie, Ponyville matters the most-"

"What about my cousin? Doesn't she matter? You're all looking at her like she's another baddie that needs to be turned to stone!"

"We don't see her that way dear." Rarity replied. "She's not like those three on that wishing well, we care for Pizza pies' safety."

"You heard it from Rarity Pinkie." Twilight holds Pinkie's shoulder. "She's not like those three but she's just as dangerous. The elements are the only way we can keep her still."

Fluttershy gently holds Pinkie pie's hoof. "I-I’m sure your cousin isn’t a bad pony Pinkie pie. We all care for her the same way you do. . ."

"Indeed dear. I'm sure deep down, she's still the cousin we know and love."

"But we can’t get her out without your help . . . " Twilight reached out her hoof to Pinkie pie. "Do it for your cousin Pinkie."

". . . . . " With care and determination in her friend's eye, Pinkie pie senses hope of saving her suffering cousin. She wipes off her tears and accepts Twilight's hoof. "Alright . . . . Let’s do this everypony!"

Ok, girls. Here’s what we’re going to do.

Meanwhile, at the Canterlot castle. The royal sisters are at a meeting with the mayors of every pony neighboring towns in Equestria, negotiating to reconstruct their kingdom after its unfortunate crisis with the three villains. Princess Celestia begins their meeting with opening remarks as she stands up, greeting the towns' Mayors.

"Let me the first to say, it is with gratitude to have this meeting of the lands with Equestria's finest mayors. Manehatten, Clouds dale, Appoloosa, Tall tail, Filly Delphia and Ponyville. Thank you all for coming."

The Mayors stood up and bowed to the princesses, then took their seats.

"We are here again to renew our terms to reconstruct the capital city of Equestria. Now let us begin with the distribution of this month's supplies. Does anypony like to renew their terms?"

". . . . ."

One of the Mayors raised their hoof. "Your Highness, off May I?"

Princess Celestia nods. "Why of course Mayor Lightning, the table is yours."

The Mayor of Cloudsdale, Mayor Lightning stands up, and reads his terms. "Princesses and neighboring Mayors. My townsfolk have kept our weather in check, ensuring that every season arrives without issue. For my terms will not butter up my words. Since the crisis of the three villains a few moons back, our pace and time of making the weather have dropped. With most of our workers taking part in the reconstruction and having to take overtime at our factory, I propose that Cloudsdale start charging for extra fee for our weather transfer."

"Now, I object!" The Mayor of Manehatten, Mayor Sakura interrupts Lightning. "You can’t just go charging other cities for safe weather, knowing that creating the seasons is mandatory. Your volunteered pegasus has nothing to do with this."

"He has a point." Mayor of Tall Tale, Mayor Idea gives his second demotion. "I don't think is fair since all our volunteers are taking part in reconstructing the capital. Therefore I too object to your terms."

"Heh, I expected the two "wealthiest" cities would easily deny this reasonable issue." Mayor Lightning stands and paces around the table. "Cloudsdale has its fair share of currency, but ever since the crisis of the three villains or even before that, we had little time nor the resources to resume our postponed projects to make weather must easier to produce. As you all know, our factory has been around for many moons and our methods have barely changed since."

"There are many ways to ask for help, and charging bits is not one of them." Mayor of Fillydelphia, Mayor Colada replied. "My city has a below rate of currency and we don’t charge higher fees on our distribution of goods to other cities."

"I agree." Mayor Idea replied. "Even in Tall Tale, several Pegasus are willing to take part in the weather-making work, so a helping hoof from us is always welcome."

"Same goes in my city of Manehatten." said Mayor Sakura. "We too have a couple of skilled pegasus who are up for the job as well. Of course without pity, after you talk fowl about my city."

"You think I need your pegasus's help on doing our job?!" Mayor Lightning flies over to the three Mayors. "Our skilled pegasus are capable of creating weathers, without needing outside help. All I’ve asked is a slight increase in the fee for our weather production, so we can continue safely deliver as scheduled."

"What you’re asking is impossible Lightning" Mayor of Appaloosa, Mayor Polar flies next to him. "The sending of seasonal weathers is a golden rule and passed down by our early ancestors. According to that rule, "All weathers should be spread within all lands in Equestria fairly and not be used as to gain a monopoly." So if you don't wish to break this rule, Mayor Lightning. I suggest taking the other mayor's offer instead."

"Everypony that's enough!" Princess Luna stands up and intervenes. "Let me and my sister remind you fine ponies, that we are only asking volunteers on in each of your town's ponies to assist with the reconstruction. So Mayor Lightning, if the phase of creating weather has slowed due to this matter, come forward to us and we will find a more reasonable solution."

"The majesty is right." Mayor of Ponyvillr, Mayor Mare agrees. "This is just a minor issue that we all could solve without arguing. After all, Cloudsdale provides so much to keep Equestria's seasons intact, we should at least show gratitude for all their hard work."

". . . . ."

Princess Celestia smiled making her conclusion. "Alright, then let’s have an agreement. Each city's pegasus is also allowed to volunteer to assist Clouddale's weather production, while the rest who volunteered for Canterlot will continue their assistance. The sooner we fix the problem the better." She turns to the  Mayor of Cloudsdale, to hear his response. "Will this be good Mayor Lightning?"

Mayor Lightning looks at the Royal sisters and the other Mayors and thinks over their offers. " sigh. . . . I suppose my terms are a bit too much. Well, why wouldn't it be? If it weren’t for that crisis last season, I wouldn’t ask for an impossible solution. I’m doing this for the ponies of Cloudsdale, and for that, I apologize for my rudeness earlier."

"It is not your fault." Mayor Idea pats his back. "We were also affected by the crisis as well, so we don't blame you. Sometimes we all take drastic measures to ensure the needs of our lands, even if it doesn’t seem fair to others."

"Indeed." said Mayor Polar. "There is no need turn sour on us, we Mayors need to stick together, for all our citizens."

Mayor Lightning smiled and replied. "You’re right, we should focus our attention on the needs of the ponies. Mayors, I accept your kind generosity."

All the mayors smiled and shook hooves as a sign of their agreement. The Royal sisters stand and watch them getting along.

"Well done for breaking the ice there dear sister." said Princess Celestia proudly.

"Their argument will them to their co-operation, not to mention their trust. So it’s natural for us to intervene."

"And you did an excellent job, aside from guiding ponies through their dreams. This shows that they are willing to do the right thing for the sake of the ponies in Equestria."

"Indeed sister, This meeting is now over you are all dismi-"

Suddenly, an explosion out of nowhere startled them, The royal sisters flew to the balcony, to find out where it came from. As they reached the balcony, they saw multiple clouds of smoke coming from Ponyville. A royal guard flies towards them, alarming the sisters.

"Your Highnesses, we got an emergency coming from Ponyville."

"Ponyville?" A steam of magic smoke flies up the balcony, towards Princess Celestia and it forms a scroll. "A letter from Princess Twilight?" She unravels the letter and reads it.

"What does it say, sister?" Princess Luna asked then she turned to the guard. "What sort of emergency is it?"

"There’s been a rampage by an orange unicorn, with some sort of strange red aura flowing around it."

"O-Orange unicorn? . . ."

"Yes, and we have no clue about who is the unicorn, your highness. What are your orders, your highness?"

"(No . . . it couldn’t be.)" Princess  Luna muttered. "(Her transformation was only minimum, it shouldn't have any flaws.)"

Princess Celestia finishes reading and looks at her pondering sister. She turns her attention to the guard and gives him the scroll. "You follow this route and bring aid with you. Guards, hand me my suit."

"Sister, you're going alone?"

"Yes, I'll head to Ponyville and assist Princess Twilight about the matter. You stay here sister and contact the Pillars. Join me as soon as you gather them all."

Princess Luna watches her elder sister leave the room as the other guards escort the Mayors out.

"What’s going on in Ponyville? What’s attacking it?" said Mayor Mare worrying.

"Calm down Mayor." " We have orders from Princess Twilight to evacuate Ponyville. It’s best for you to stay here-"

"will not calm down, the townsfolk needs me!"

Princess Luna grabs Mayor Mare's shoulder. "Not to worry Mayor, I'll accompany my sister to aid Princess Twilight." She points at one of her guards escorting the other Mayors. "I want you to contact the Pillars and have them send them to Ponyville at once, I'll catch up with my sister."

Princess Luna leaves the room and follows her elder sister, hoping the reports she read were false. Back in Ponyville, the Rainbow pony flies around town, keeping the rampaging pie occupied. Rainbow Dash looks behind and spots Applejack following them far back. Applejack signals her. As Rainbow Dash turns around, she flies past the unicorn and grabs Applejack. Then flies behind some rundown houses, out of site Pizza pies' sight.

"What were you doing Applejack?! I was keeping her away from all of you-"

"Forget that! Now listen, Twilight has a plan."

Pizza pie stops and scours her area for the two mares. Her eyes glow red, magically shifting her vision to thermal, and Immediately she spots them. She closes in on the two mares, without them knowing.

"Isn't that the same way we always use against any super-powered baddies?" said Rainbow dash sarcastically.

"That's what Twilight said, but we need to keep Pizza pie distracted."

"That's what I was doing this whole time, what else did you call me for?" 

Applejack looks around and grabs a rope close to her. "We also need to stay still, so I need your help on this."

“Ok . .  So you want me to help you tie her down?"

"Just like in the rodeo show, we should at least try."

"Honestly Applejack, we're dealing you a super-powered version of Pinkie pie. If anything, tying her down is the last thing we can try-"

Suddenly, two large claws extend behind them on both sides, clamping together as they lock in the two mares. They immediately jump over in time, before it crushes them and the house behind. Pizza pie leaps above them and lands her twin arm tails.

"SPREAD OUT!"

"Way ahead of you." The Rainbow pegasus takes off, heading straight at the unicorn with her hooves stretched, and hits the unicorn to the face, as she passes by. "Hey Pizza pie over here!" 

The rampaging pie shakes off the punch, then locks her eyes on the taunting pegasus. Her teeth grind and her aura boils, she sprints toward Rainbow dash at full speed. Rainbow dash takes off as the raging unicorn closes in. Trying to keep her distance apart while distracting Pizza pie.

"That’s right, follow the pretty pony. Pretty pony wants to play tag and YOU’RE IT!"

"(Twilight, you better hurry up now.)" Applejack picks up the rope and follows behind them.

Yards away, Twilight and Rarity magically appear on top of the house close by. Watching the conflict from afar. They saw Pizza pie chasing after their friend around. Twilight turns to Rarity, as they position themselves. 

"Ok, ready Rarity?"

"I’m always ready darling."

" OK, just like we planned. Here we go!"

Spike and the rest of the town ponies felt a sudden eruption from a distance as they walked through the woods."Oh Twilight, I hope your plan works."

The cutie marks crusaders approach the worrying dragon, their hooves patting his back. “Don't worry Spike, they can handle anything. They always. do.” 

"Not always Applebloom." Scottaloo replied. "I mean Pinkies' cousin seems pretty dangerous on her own."

"Our sisters can handle it " Sweetie Belle proudly smiles. "Besides, Pizza pie is just a unicorn. How much effort do they need to stop her-"

The earth shook drastically as the conflict below intensified. Twilight and Rarity focus their magic on their objective, while Rainbow dash still buys them time.

"How much longer dear? . . . ."

". . .  Just a little more Rarity . . . we almost got it . . ."

The ground splits open, and an enormous crystal structure emerges underneath. It rises high, covering the sky as it extends around the village until the ends meet. They've surrounded Ponyville with a wall of crystal, keeping themselves and the rampaging pie in. The ponies from the hill were amazed by their saviors' feats, as Spike guided them back to their designated location.

"We did it Twilight!" said Rarity proudly. "Will that be enough?"

"Let's hope so Rarity. Now let's get closer and help Rainbow dash."

"WHOA . . . . That is sooooooo awesome!" Rainbow dash soars close to the walls in astonishment.

"Well, I’ll be damn. . .You see that every day-" Applejack sees the raging pie leap closer to Rainbow dash, extending her tail at her friend. "Rainbow! LOOK OUT" She quickly twirls the rope and throws it at the unicorn, catching her by the tail. She forcedly tugged back and with her strength, Applejack swung the unicorn over her and slammed her to the ground.”

"That was awesome Applejack!."

"Not the right time to thank me just yet. Get over here and help tie her up- WWHHOOOAA-" Applejack gets yanked towards the raging unicorn, she dangles in mid-air with the end of the rope lifted by Pizza pie's tail.

"Applejack hang on!" Rainbow dash flies to save her Applejack. "Hey Pizza pie!"

"No No, Wait Rainbow-WHHOOAAA!" Pizza pie twirls her tail rapidly, forcing the Apple pony to lose her grip and send her flying, heading straight for her Rainbow friend.

"Gotcha!" Rainbow dash catches Applejack safely. "You alright?"

Shakes her head and replies. "Yeah, I think so . . .Thanks, Rainbow dash. . ."

The raging unicorn slams her tail on the ground and forces the house next to her to lift off. She then catches it with her hooves, lifting it over her head, and throws it at the two mares with ease. The whistling sound caught their attention, as they turned around and saw a large house flying straight at them.

"Oh, C’MON!" Rainbow dash ducks below the flying house in time, barely hitting them. She quickly flies off with Applejack and away from the Pizza pies' range.

"We gotta keep Pizza pie distracted!"

"Yeah, for how long?! We can’t just let her chase us like thi- WOAAAA!!"

More incoming houses are being thrown while the Rainbow pegasus swiftly dodges them. Meanwhile, their friends Fluttershy and Pinkie watch them safely in the distance, wanting help.

"Oh, dear Rainbow Dash and Applejack are in trouble . . . Should we do something Pinkie pie?. . . Pinkie?"

". . . . ." Pinkie pie helplessly watches her once-loving cousin attacking her friends and demolishing her home.

"D-Don’t worry Pinkie . . . . Twilight knows exactly what to do. We just need to have faith that we can bring your cousin back."

"Let’s hope so . . . ."

Fluttershy and Pinkie pie move in closer to their friends while Rainbow dash continues to fly around carrying Applejack. She looked behind and realized their unicorn chaser was missing.

"Hey, where did she go?"

"I-I think we lost her Rainbow."

Pizza pie teleports ahead of them, just a few feet away. She then grabs hold of a nearby wagon and throws it right at the two mares.

"Rainbow, RAINBOW! WATCH OUT!!"

"Look what out?- Oowwwfff!"

The incoming wagon took a direct hit on the two mares and both came crashing down, grinding the ground upon impact.

"R-Rainbow are you ok?" rolls up, helping her friend up.

"Yeah, I'm fine . . . " Rainbow dash grabs Applejack's hoof and tries to stand up. "That sneaky snake, pulled a fast one on us!"

Seeing the two mares standing, Pizza pie fires a beam of magic out of her horn, aiming straight at them at an alarming speed. Just as it was about to hit the two mares, out of nowhere a wall of crystal emerged from the ground, blocking the beam. Twilight and Rarity teleport in to save their injured friends.

"You girls alright?" said Twilight lifting Applejack up.

"Yeah . . . we barely made it if it weren’t for you two . . ." said Applejack

"That was awesome timing Twilight!" said Rainbow dash proudly. "So what's the plan now? Aside from locking us in here with Miss rage-a lot."

"Keeping her still is the next plan before we use our elements. So follow Rarity out of here and meet with Fluttershy and Pinkie. Wait until I teleport you girls next to me."

"What are you gonna do Sugar Cube?"

Twilight steps ahead of her friends, with magic flowing out of her. "I’ll take care of it from here."

"Are you sure you can handle it on your own dear?"

"I am the Princess of Friendship Rarity, It’s my duty to protect my friends and Ponyville."

Rainbow dash stands right next to her. "No way you're doing this alone Twilight. I got your back." 

"No Rainbow, you've done enough. Just go with them and wait."

"And let you have all the action? Not a chance, I'm coming with you."

"Rainbow please, this isn’t the time to show off-"

"Look, we can argue all day but I’m not going anywhere. I'm coming with you."

The princess of friendship looks at her eager friend, convincing her to help. She let out a sigh and nodded."There's no point reasoning with you. Let’s go Rainbow."

"OH YEAH! That's what I'm talking about! Look out Pizza pie, cause here comes trouble!"

Twilight and Rainbow dash fly off, facing danger while Rarity carries Applejack and teleports to safety. Pizza pie notices the two ponies flying straight for her and fires multiple magic beams. Twilight returns fire while dodging while Rainbow dash flies ahead, grabbing the rope underneath the unicorns' hoofs then forcedly yanks it, tripping Pizza pie on her face. Then the purple alicorn closes in to cast a time freeze spell at the raging pie, but she instantly senses it and swiftly teleports out of sight. 

"What? Where did she go?" She looks around her and sees no trace of the unicorn. Then, Pizza pie reappears from above and grabs hold of Twilight with her tail. "KYAAAAHHH!!!!!!"

"Twilight hold on!" Rainbow dash flies up, circling around Pizza pie while tying her up. Then she drags the raging pie away from her friend.

Meanwhile, Rarity and Applejack reappear in front of Fluttershy and Pinkie. Her two friends help lift Applejack off from Rarity as the conflict intensifies behind them. 

"Pinkie, Fluttershy, you two stay put with Applejack. I'll be right back."

"Now, where do you think you’re going Rarity?" Applejack asked.

"Why, lending them a hoof of course. You don’t expect me to just sit here and watch those two handle it on their own."

"Twilight said we should here and wait for her to call us in-"

"I know dear, but they in trouble as we speak and they need all the help they get."

". . . . ."

"Is my cousin ok?"

"She’s uhhh. . . doing fine Pinkie . .. She certainly can keep up with those two, not to worry. . ."

"Please don’t hurt cousin too much Rarity, Please tell Twilight ok?"

"We'll try Pinkie dear, Not to worry . . ." Rarity hugs Pinkie pie for comfort and teleports back to her two other friends.

"D-Do you think they can stop her Applejack?"

"I don’t think so Fluttershy, I know so. . ."

Back at the conflict zone, Twilight, and Rainbow dash fly from wall to wall, taking cover from Pizza pies' rapid-fire magic beams. Decimating every in her sight. Twilight then turns to Rainbow dash, nodding her for their next plan. Rainbow dash nods back and takes off up in the sky. The purple alicorn then jumps out of her hiding and proceeds to approach the raging pie.

"Pizza pie, I know you’re still in there, don’t give in to rage. We’re your friends, let us help you . . ."

Pizza pie continues firing her magic but only to be stopped by Twilight's magic barrier. The unicorn kept firing at the barrier as it slowly cracked and pushed the purple alicorn back.

"Whatever magic is taking over you, you need to fight it." Twilight briefly looks up to her friend from above and gives the signal.

Rainbow dash sees Twilight's flapping her wings and gets in position. "Phew . . . Ok, Ok . . . Here goes nothing!"

The rainbow pegasus dives down at an incredible speed as she sets her eyes on the unicorn below. A long rainbow trail follows behind her and is seen by everyone nearby as it streaks across the sky. The unicorn senses something coming from above and looks up. She spots the rainbow pegasus closing in, she then aims high and fires one big magic beam up the sky.

"Uh, Oh-" Rainbow dash immediately dodges it in time and the beam passes her. "Is that all you got?!"

Pizza pie gives an eerie smirk at the clueless pegasus.

"What are you smiling at? Huh?!" The magic beam behind her exploded and rains down multiple fires of magic beams are raining down and hurdling fast close to her. "Oh, great!" She picks up some speed while dodging a few past her. "Uh . . .  A little help Twilight?"

"On it hang on!!" Twilight takes out of the magic beams with her own while casting an enormous magic barrier around them. Blocking off the rest hitting the ground.

"ALRIGHT! TWILIGHT!" Rainbow dash cheered loudly.

"RAINBOW Do it Now!" 

Rainbow dash gathers enough speed to reach mocked speed. "HERE I COME!"

The raging pie extends her tail and tries grabbing the rainbow pegasus in mid-air. The shire speed of Rainbow dash deflects Pizza pie’s tail, then fires at Rainbow dash with multiple shots of magic beams. Twilight used her magic to shake the ground underneath the unicorn. Losing her aim, as her friend gets closer and closer to her target. The Pegasus body begins to create a Mach cone and begins to enter hyper-speed, Twilight waits for Rainbow dash when she breaks the sound barrier. By the time she hits the ground, a sonic Rainboom explodes on top of the raging pie. The shock wave of the impact shatters windows and blows away several houses. Rainbow dash miraculously reappears next to Twilight thanks to her teleportation spell and survives the coalition without a scratch.

"Did we get her?"

The ground starts to shake and Pizza pie emerges from below, unscathed and boiling with magic. 

"Are you serious! That Didn’t work!?"

"That’s not what I’m trying to do Rainbow."

Then out of nowhere, a crystal plate emerges out of the ground where Pizza pie stands. Shards of it instantly lock on all four of her hoofs and slowly move up her body. The unicorn tries to use her tail to break free, but two huge crystal shards drop down on Pizza pie's tail, trapping her tails in place. Then Rarity teleports in front of Twilight and Rainbow dash. 

"Was that good enough darling?"

"Right on time Rarity, great job."

"Rarity you were awesome!"

"Well, not as awesome as you dear . . ." She then turns her head to Pizza pie as she struggles to free herself. "I’m sorry about this darling but we need to you stay still if that’s ok?"

"Is Applejack Fluttershy and Pinkie pie ok?" Twilight asked.

"They’re in position like you ask them to dear."

"Good. Rainbow dash, Rarity get close to me." Twilight uses her magic to summon the rest of their friends next to them. "Is everypony ok?"

Applejack stands up dazing. "Woa, you should've told us you're goin to do that sugar cube."

"Sorry Applejack we too far away to give you girls the signal-"

Pinkie pie pulls close to Twilight's face. "Where's Cousin? Is she ok?"

The crystal shards in front of them start to break and one of Pizza pie's tails breaks loose and smashes the rest of the shards trapping her.

"Does that answer your question Pinkie?!" Rainbow dash replies sarcastically.

"No time to get distracted Pinkie, everypony stay close. We got one shot at this!"

The ponies stand together in a circle, calling out their elements as The raging pie is breaking free from her trap. They slowly levitate off the ground by their combined magic, their mane extends, and their colors change. Pizza pie sees the brightly colored aura immiting by the ponies in front of her. With one swing of her tail, she finally breaks free of her trap and gathers an enormous amount of magic from her horn. The unicorn didn't hesitate to fire in the ponies' direction, causing the ground around her to shatter.

"Uh, Twilight. Incoming magic blast closing in on us!"

"Stay focus, we almost got it."

In time, ponies awaken their elements and immediately fire strong rainbow magic back at the incoming beam, clashing the two magics together. With neither side backing down, the ponies and the raging pie pour out all their will, trying to overpower the other.

"Hold on girls, we can do this. For Pizza pie."

And with the power of the elements overwhelmed Pizza pie, it broke through her magic. The unicorn immediately cast a barrier around herself and held her ground. As the magic hits her directly, it knocks her back, tanking the overwhelmed magic. But the immense power of the elements shatters through her defense and directly hits her. A large explosion echoes for miles as shards of crystals scatter the area. Twilight shielded her friends from the shards. The area cleared up and only a large crater was left.

"THAT . . WAS . . . AWESOME!!!" Rainbow dash backflips by their success.

"That was mighty close, I thought for sure we're all done for."

"I thought so too Applejack, regardless great job girls. Now we just need to bring Pizza pie back-"

"COUSIN!!" Pinkie pie shoves her friends out of the way and runs towards the crater, hoping to rescue her cousin. 

Rainbow dash flies over the pink pony, blocking her way. "Whoa Pinkie hold up-"

Pinkie pie shuffles aside, trying to go past her friend in desperation. "Out of the way Rainbow! Cousin! Pizza pie!"

"Pinkie pie calm down, it's still dangerous to get close-"

Pinkie pie smacks Twilight's off of her. "This is all your fault! You said that'll fix Pizza pie from her horn! You said we can save my cousin!"

"But Pinkie dear, we don't have a choice. She's becoming difficult to handle."

"Rarity's right, we don't have a choice. None of our plans worked, the elements of harmony were our only option."

"Yeah Pinkie, we use the elements all the time." Rainbow dash intervenes. "Besides no one actually got hurt by it . . ." She looks back at the crater behind her and sees no trace of Pizza pie. "Even if it looks like we blew your cousin all the way to the next region."

The ponies glared at her behind Pinkie pie, with Rainbow responding with a light shrug. Then suddenly they heard a rumbling sound coming from the crater in front of them. Pinkie pie ran towards the crater without thinking, leaving her friends behind.

"Pinkie pie wait, it’s still too dangerous! Come back-"

The beneath them begins to shake drastically as the Pinkie friend gets closer to the crater. Rainbow dash flies after Pinkie pie and grabs her before getting too close to danger.

"Let me go! Let me go!"

"Don’t squirming Pinkie, I might drop you."

Pinkie pie continues to squirm out of her friend's grip. "Cousin needs my help, I have to see if she's ok!"

Ugghhh for the last time Pizza pie is-

The crater suddenly exploded and chunks of rocks flew all over the area. Then an eerie figure levitates out of it with a rainbow aura similar to their magic flowing around. The figure lands revealing to be Pizza pie stands in front of them, unscathed and ever stronger. Her eyes locked on all of them while they remained shocked and in disbelief.

"The elements of harmony I-"

"It . . . Didn’t . . . .Work?!"

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~ End of chapter 15