It was another bright and sunny day at the city of Canterlot as the city was full of the usual hustle and bustle of its citizens going about their usual businesses and such. However, all of that soon changed. The bright blue sky was suddenly covered by a large layer of darkened clouds as thunder and lightning ripped through them. The innocent people looked up in awe and curiosity at the sudden change in climate until a series of loud and thunderous clashes of lightning began to strike the nearby buildings and destroyed large portions of their structures. The citizens started running in terror until large walls of dark (F/C) flames stopped them in their tracks as a large shadowy being appeared before them.

The being was revealed to be the hooded figure as it raised its hands up and a dark (F/C) aura shone from them and shot several small energy beams at the now trapped residents. Slowly, their eyes became glazed over as their free-will was diminishing. Soon, the once happy people of Canterlot were now nothing more than a hoard of moaning, mindless zombies. The figure raised its hands once more which made even more flames appear as they engulfed the entire city. Through the chaos and destruction, one figure stood a distance away alone while watching the carnage unfold. They turned out to be you as you stood with a devastated and saddened look as your voice was caught in your throat.

(Y/N): N-No... NO! T-This can't b-be happening! H-How could I have let this happen!!

You looked up at the figure before an angry expression overcame your features as you brought up your hand to fire a blast at the figure. To your surprise, nothing more than a tiny little spark shot out and pathetically floated to the ground in front of you. You looked at your hand as fear started to overcome you. You tried firing again only for nothing to happen as the now colossal figure looked down at you with slitted dark (F/C) eyes as it began to cackle sinisterly.

???: Haven't you figured it out yet, you dolt? I've become more powerful than you could ever comprehend! Nothing can ruin my uprising, not even your incompetent, disgusting, pathetic excuse for a harem! Speaking of which...

It said before it raised a single hand and snapped its fingers. In a flash, the girls appeared before you only they weren't in a state that you wanted to ever see. They looked as though they didn't have the slightest bit of meat on their bones as their figures were nearly skeletal as if all the energy in their bodies had been completely drained. The worst of it was the fact that their eyes were also glazed over as well as the guttural moaning coming from their vocal cords. Your eyes widened in panic at the realization of the situation. The girls that you've come to know and love with all your heart were now just a group of empty-headed zombies much like the rest of the people. You hastily walked up to each of them in some desperate vain attempt at snapping them out of their current stupor.

(Y/N): G-Girls! Please, snap out of it! I need you!

Your words fell on deaf ears as they remained in their hypnotized state. You slowly back away from them before you fell to your hands and knees as you angrily punched the ground in sadness and anger at the sheer hopelessness of it all. The figure bellowed in laughter again as it started floating closer to you.

???: Aww, how the tables have turned, huh Y/N? Without your magic and your girlfriends, you're nothing but a powerless, useless little piece of crap. But don't worry...

The figure grabbed you and lifted you in front of its hood as its slitted eyes bore into yours.

???: ...I will be able to fix that... by making you as one of my brainless servants!

It's eyes began to glow as your eyes widened with dread and despair.

(Y/N): N-No! You can't!

???: Oh, but I can, and I will. Say goodbye... to your free will!

It's eyes glowed with even more intensity until it reached its maximum.

(Y/N): No! No!!! NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

In an instant, two beams of light shot forth from its eyes at you as everything went black.

You woke up with a loud scream as you found yourself back in your bedroom as the midday sun shined through your window. You puffed and panted for a few seconds before you hastily went over to your window and pulled the shades aside and saw that the city of Canterlot was still in one piece. You breathed a sigh of relief.

(Y/N): Oh...it was all just a dream. Thank goodness.

Just then your door slammed open and in the doorway stood a very panicked Sunset Shimmer.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N! There you are! Come on! We need to go!

(Y/N): Really? Why? What's wrong?

Sunset Shimmer: Rainbow Dash texted us about an emergency at CHS! We have to hurry!

(Y/N): R-Right! Let me get dressed really quick.

You said before you threw on your casual clothes and followed her outside as you both began to run towards CHS. After only a few minutes, you and Sunset finally made it to the school courtyard as the rest of the Rainbooms had hastily arrived as well.

Sunset Shimmer: We got your text, Rainbow Dash! Did something come through the portal? Is Equestrian magic on the loose? Did Twilight come back with a problem that only we could solve?

(Y/N): Come on, Sunset. I doubt we would be able to solve a magic problem she has from Equestria.

Pinkie Pie: Has a giant cake monster covered all the cakes in the world in cake?!

She asked before stuffing two cupcakes in her mouth much to your confusion.

(Y/N): Uhh... I'm pretty sure it's not that either, Pinkie. ** In your mind, more than likely.

Rainbow Dash: Uhhh...not exactly.

It's revealed that she was kneeling down in front of her guitar case as she stood and turned around. She shows all of you her guitar which had one of its strings broken.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, I don't understand.

Applejack: Well Sunset, I was just tellin' Rainbow Dash here that a broken guitar string doesn't really qualify as an emergency.

She says while running the broken string through some of her fingers. Rainbow gains an annoyed expression and rips the string out of Applejack's grasp.

Rainbow Dash: It totally does!

Rarity: Really, Rainbow Dash? I was in the middle of sewing a very complex appliqué on my latest frock.

Fluttershy: And I was just about to tuck everyone in for the night at the shelter. Now we'll have to start stories all over again.

(Y/N): I was actually taking a nap, but I'm honestly glad it didn't last any longer than it would have.

Sunset Shimmer: Why? Did you see something?

(Y/N): I'd rather not get into the details.

You turned away with a disturbed frown, making Sunset cock her head a little while raising an eyebrow at you.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, alright then. Anyway, why would you send all of us an emergency text for a guitar string, Rainbow?

Rainbow Dash: Well, I was going to Pony-Up and show our fans some awesome guitar licks, but I kinda need all six strings to do it. Got any extra?

You rolled your eyes playfully before stepping forward.

(Y/N): Here, let me see it, Dashie.

She handed her guitar over to you as you began to bring up your magic aura around the broken strings as they levitated towards each other. In a flash of light, the string was instantly repaired as you strummed the string to test out its stability before strumming the whole guitar.

(Y/N): There you go, Dashie. Good as they day you got it.

Rainbow smiled before taking her guitar back.

Rainbow Dash: Thanks, Y/N.

She said before pecking your lips.

(Y/N): Yeah, don't mention it. But next time, tell us if there's a real emergency. If you need a guitar string, go to Downtown Canterlot, I'm pretty sure they got a place that sells those strings.

Sunset Shimmer: He's not wrong there, Rainbow. Besides, everyone's finished practicing for the day. I'm pretty sure all the music rooms are locked.

Rainbow Dash: No problem. The acoustics in the hallway are perfect for power chords.

She said before playing a chord.

Rainbow Dash: C'mon! Let's go!

She and the others started heading inside CHS as you and Sunset stayed behind.

Applejack: You comin', you two?

Sunset Shimmer: We'll catch up later.

(Y/N): Yeah, she and I just need to talk for a bit.

Applejack nods and closes the door behind her as you and Sunset sat down on the steps. Sunset pulls out the journal she's been using ever since the Battle of the Bands and a pen as she prepared to write before you chuckled.

(Y/N): I see you're still putting that thing to good use.

Sunset Shimmer: Heh, yeah. I mean, we now have a means of contacting Princess Twilight. It's not really something I want to pass up.

(Y/N): Touche. So, what do you wanna say to her?

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I was just gonna tell her about everything that's been going on lately. Just typical everyday stuff you would usually tell your friend. Hey, do you mind if I ask you something?

(Y/N): Sure. What's up?

Sunset Shimmer: You said that you took a nap and that you were glad that it didn't last longer than would have. Did you have a nightmare or something?

Your eyes widened upon hearing her question. Just then, the figure's voice popped up in your mind.

???: ** If you so much as even think about telling others about me, I will shatter your mind to the point of insanity!

All you did was stare into space for several moments with a fearful expression which made Sunset feel a little worried for you.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, are you feeling alright? Is there something you wanna tell me?

You looked back at her as she seemed to be hoping for you to tell her. But to be perfectly honest, how could you? You weren't even one hundred percent sure if the figure was back or not. You kept telling yourself that your encounter that night after your date with the girls was nothing more than just a dream. After that night, you kept visiting the mind realm over and over, but the new door never showed itself again. As much as you didn't want to repeat your mistake of not telling anyone anything, you couldn't take that risk. So, with a heavy heart, you take a breath before shaking your head.

(Y/N): It's nothing Sunset. Just a deep thought I've had that I prefer to keep to myself.

Sunset felt rather disappointed by that reply, but she didn't want to pry too much into your personal business since it seemed like you really didn't wanna talk about it. She sighs internally and looks back at you.

Sunset Shimmer: Okay Y/N, I won't force you to tell me but remember that I'm your girlfriend, I will always be here for you no matter what. You can tell me anything.

You threw on a smile and patted her knee gently.

(Y/N): Don't worry about me, Sunny. I've been in worse situations before.

Sunset Shimmer: ** Heh, don't I know it?

Sunset was about to write in her journal before a thought came to her mind. That's when she herself had her own voice from the past.

Adagio Dazzle: Is it because of our magic? Or is there something else that he's not telling any of you? Something he wishes to keep hidden.

She glanced at you from the corner of her eyes as Adagio's words echoed through her mind.

Sunset Shimmer: ** He... he wouldn't keep anything hidden... would he? N-No! What am I thinking? It was clearly Adagio playing mind games with me! Then again, he did leave Canterlot without saying goodbye to his childhood friend but that was then. This is now. Y/N is a much different person. He wouldn't hide anything from us.

She looked at you for a few more seconds before turning her attention back to the journal as she started writing to Princess Twilight.

Sunset Shimmer: Dear Princess Twilight, how's life treating you in Equestria? Any cool new magic spells? It's been pretty quiet here at CHS since the Battle of the Bands. We still pony up when we play music, which Rainbow Dash just loves to show off. But I still can't quite grasp what it's all about. I would love to hear what you think about it when you get a sec. Your friend, Sunset Shimmer.

Just as she had finished, across the street from you two, a bus pulled up to the nearby bus stop as someone stepped off and onto the sidewalk. Their features were obscured by a hood as they pulled out a strange device which began to measure for something. They walked across the road as the device hummed and beeped louder as they got closer to the Wondercolts statue. They then placed their hand onto the mirror as it glowed slightly with Equestrian magic. Thanks to your incredible hearing, you were able to hear the beeping as you looked and saw them as you nudged Sunset's shoulder which made her turn her attention to you.

Sunset Shimmer: Huh? What's up?

You point over to the mysterious hooded person as Sunset follows your finger until she locks her eyes on the person as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey! What are you doing?!

She shouted which got the person's attention as they began to run away from you both.

Sunset Shimmer: Wait! Stop!

(Y/N): Hold up!

The person had already made it across the street by the time you and Sunset got to the sidewalk as the bus somehow miraculously showed up as the person quickly got on and drove away.

Sunset Shimmer: Who was that?

(Y/N): Beats me, but I feel like i've seen those clothes somewhere before. If I could only remember where.

Meanwhile, back on the bus, the person pulled their hood off revealing themselves to be Sci-Twi as she sighed in relief.

Sci-Twi: That was way too close. I should've checked to make sure no one was around first before investigating. I still can't believe Y/N attends Canterlot High. Though what really surprises me is how he knew that Y/N attends Canterlot High.

She thought to herself as the bus made its way to Downtown Canterlot. Soon, the bus pulled up in front of CHS's rival school, Crystal Prep Academy. A school infamous for having students who only cared about themselves as well as winning and being the best.

Sci-Twi made her way inside as she went through Crystal Prep until she entered a room full of science and technologies. The pinboard from before could be seen as well as she pinned a drawing she made of the Wondercolts statue mirror onto it. It also had a calendar with a date circled which also had the words "Friendship Games" on it.

After the intro was finished, Sci-Twi could be seen working at her desk as she took some parts from her dowsing-rod like device in order to make a new portable one. Many moments of tinkering passed before her new invention was finished which resembled that of an amulet with the exception of glowing lights as well as a star in the middle which kept convulsing and altering itself.

Unbeknownst to her, this device would soon cause quite some trouble for not just her, but for everyone at CHS during the Friendship Games...

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Back at Canterlot High, we see you and the girls hanging out inside the school library as you were sitting down and thinking about the person you saw moments ago while Sunset kept pacing back and forth as the rest of the girls were either sitting down or standing.

Sunset Shimmer: She was definitely doing something to the statue – or was going to.

(Y/N): I think she was just inspecting it. It's not that big of a deal.

Sunset Shimmer: Of course it's a big deal, Y/N! Who knows what she wanted with the portal. We can't take any chances.

Fluttershy: Do you think she came from the portal to Equestria?

Sunset Shimmer: No, I'm pretty sure I would've noticed that. I think she's from over here.

Applejack: Well, that's a relief. The last thing we need is another magical so-and-so bent on world domination comin' over from Equestria.

She said before winking at Sunset who smirked in response.

Rarity: Agreed. I have no interest in another fight against the powers of evil magic. The wear and tear on my wardrobe is just too much to keep up with.

Sunset Shimmer: Still, a mysterious figure snooping around the portal? Don't you wanna know what she was up to?

(Y/N): Listen Sunny, as much as I would love to make you happy with solving all these magical mysteries, we're not Mystery Inc. We're just a bunch of high school kids with magic abilities. Solving mysteries isn't our thing here.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah but I doubt that Mystery Inc. would be able to solve mysteries involving magic. Especially from Equestria.

(Y/N): Still, it's not necessary to go after every magical problem the portal may create for us unless it's major, then we can step in.

Sunset Shimmer: Alright, Y/N. Still though, what could she have wanted with the portal and how could she have even known about it?

Fluttershy: I don't even wanna guess.

Rainbow Dash: Well, you don't have to. Because I've totally figured out who it was!

She stated while rounding the corner with a book under her arm.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh! A nighttime statue cleaner? A magical portal maintenance maintainer? A gardener?!

She asked while pulling out a few books which pertained to her guesses. Rainbow looked at the poofy haired girl quizzically until she carried on speaking.

Rainbow Dash: Seeing as how they got off a bus from the city and got back on a bus headed to the city, I'll bet they go to...

All but you and Sunset Shimmer: Crystal Prep.

They all said in an annoyed set of voices.

Rainbow Dash: Yep. With the Friendship Games starting tomorrow, they'd totally try to prank us by defacing the Wondercolts statue.

Sunset Shimmer: Why would anyone take a bus all the way from the city for that?

Applejack: Because the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts are our biggest rivals?