Chapter 4: Confrontation

In the morning...

Royal Sisters and William-Richards Family were at the Throne Chamber. Mane Six, Shining Armor, Princess Cadance, Captain Rexstrike, Commander Cody Azuma, Flash Sentry were there as well. Boris and his gang were even there as well as their boss just recovered and awaken from his tranquilized arrow. The ponies from the small town have gathered as they were all complaining and demanding angrily about the latest news which involved Demon Pony and the ruined of their festival and stalls for Equestria's Annual Foundation Day.

"Everyone, calm down!" Princess Celestia ordered firmly yet calmly. But ponies continued complaining and demanding angrily. She hissed, "Please, calm down! Let me explain!"

Princess Luna hissed in annoyance as she shouted, "SILEEEENNNNTTTTTT!"

Everyone yelped as they immediately covered their ears while stopping complaining and demanding about the problem. And even Twilight and her friends felt the same as well.

Princess Celestia sighed, "Thank you, Luna. But was that necessary?"

Princess Luna shrugged in admitting, "When thou struggled calm the citizens down, we shall raise the Royal Canterlot Voice to make them obeyed. Now may we proceed?"

Princess Celestia nodded in understanding as she turned and faced, "Please. Now we begin the meeting. Please, report me of what happen last night. One-by-one..."

Ponies complained, "Some monster broke to my house and ruined my beautiful sculpture! Something just ate my Equestria's Annual Foundation Day cake! All of the trees we planted were destroyed! My stall is destroyed! The banquet is gone! My dresses! My arts! My toys! I will have my lawyers about this! That monster is gonna be sorry for this!"

Danny hissed, "Something tells me that I don't even want to know about the monster."

"What kind of monster are we dealing with?" Megan asked Princess Celestia in concern.

Command Cody Azuma hissed in pain from his left shoulder since the attack from Demon Pony, "Demon Pony... A creature that first appeared to hunt and spirit the child away from eight years ago..."

Captain Rexstrike nodded firmly while rubbing his head, "Yeah... We confronted it. It's that monster alright."

Everyone but Twilight and all of her friends gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard.

Donut Joe nodded as he continued, "It's true! It's true! I saw that monster with my own eyes! It's really here. It scared me out of Lord of Tarturus himself! It's inside my head now!"

"Indeed it is..." The veteran yet philosophical voice spoke in shock and concern.

Everyone turned to the left side of throne chamber where Spell Nexus emerged from pillars. He worn the mask of fear, scared and worried.

Rainbow Dash grunted, "What the heck is he doing here?!"

"Calm down, Rainbow Dash. He's pardoned already," Twilight nudged Rainbow Dash.

Nyx nodded, "It's not his fault. Princess Luna's parasite of darkness has affected him and make him his slave to bring me out. He's still good pony."

"And by my book, I still don't trust him," Rainbow Dash remarked in annoyance.

"I saw it with my own eyes too. Make no mistake. It is him! He has returned to finish what he has started! Vengeance is upon us!"

Everyone gasped in fear and worry of what they just heard and learned. Demon Pony from eight years ago has returned

"He? Seriously? I didn't know Demons got the gender," Molly said in surprise.

Megan and her family shrugged in confusion and surprise as well.

Princess Celestia hissed, "This isn't good. We have to capture it. Spell Nexus, is there anything else you can tell us about Demon Pony. I want him to be captured alive."

Spell Nexus nodded firmly, "Yes, your highness. I have the information about his kind. And it is very rare of it too since he did came from the horrible domain of Demon Land.

While the creature are truly aggressive and dangerous creatures to face with, they're intelligent and resourceful as well. But be warned of his nature; crimson shall bring wrath and destruction while green is his calmness and steady. And whatever happens, never rely your magic. He will not feel the pain! So be prepare for his wrath!"

The ponies screamed fearfully and frantically. It's too much for them!

Boris moaned and yawned as if he just woke up from his dream. He spotted the crowds screamed in fear and worry. He sighed in annoyance as he hated to see this again. He took his Diamond Sniper again. He shot it up to the sky. Everyone yelped as they were all silenced.

"BORIS!" Everyone exclaimed in annoyance.

"What?! You want them to shut up, don't you? And I did." Boris shrugged casually. He winked happily at the princesses, "Your highness; with your permission, I would like to hunt and bring that monster to justice."

"Like what you did when we almost had him?!" Flash Sentry demanded angrily. Everyone gasped in shock. He continued, "We almost had him! We cornered him to the building! Both Commander Cody and Captain Rex were trying to calm him down for us to capture him until you came in and blown everything up!"

Everyone but Twilight and her friends gasped in shock and concern. Royal Sisters and Megan's family turned to Twilight and her friends who nodded in agreement.

Boris grunted, "Hey! I resent that! I did this because of him giving me a hard scratch! No one scratch me face! Instead of sparing him, we should kill him!"

Everyone chatted of what Boris had said.

Captain Rexstrike grunted in pain, "Killing him?! You mean you want the witness to be killed?!"

"What the hell are you talking about?" Boris demanded.

Commander Cody Azuma huffed, "Don't play with us, Boris. The reason we want him alive is because he has the answers of what happen to the young colt! And we're not gonna stop until we have the confirmation!"

"So, that's it?! You're gonna let him roam around and destroy anything?!" Boris demanded in annoyance. He huffed, "As if giving that brat a chance is bad enough?! I'd prefer him to be killed than sparing him! Besides, the kid is dead!"

The ponies chatted again as they slowly agreeing with Boris's point-of-view and concerns. Twilight and her friends hissed in concern now. If they kill Demon Pony, they won't have the chance to know what happened to Ben!

Commander Cody Azuma hummed suspiciously, "Really? Why are you so obsessed in killing Demon Pony? Was it for revenge? Or cover up?"

Boris gulped, "I don't know what you're talking about!"

Captain Rexstrike huffed, "Well, if you don't know what we're talking about, then you wouldn't mind us asking Demon Pony about eight years ago?"

"I'm telling you! The kid is dead and gone for good!" Boris exclaimed, "And for goodness sake, he's a monster. He kill that kid! Who would anyone believe in him?!"

Commander Cody Azuma sighed, "Until we confirm of how the kid died, no one kills Demon Pony. This is not personal vendetta or revenge. This is still on-investigation. And we will solve the problem! Unless you actually tell us the truth, no one believes in you than demons."

"You're crazy! It's the truth I'm telling you!" Boris exclaimed frantically and nervously, "Please, you have to believe in me! I really did saw that day! It was that monster kill him!"

Captain Rexstrike huffed, "We'll see about it, Bountyhunt the Animal. For now, stay put or go to jail."

Boris grunted angrily of what he just heard. Boxco and Dum-Dum whistled calmly while looking away. He hated his nickname a lot.

Commander Azuma grunted a bit, "Unfortunately, we won't join the hunt since we got injured."

Captain Rexstrike nodded while grunted, "Yeah... We need some rest and heal ours as soon as possible. Then, we'll go and hunt the monster down."

Twilight Sparkle approached Royal Sisters, "Your majesty; with your permission, my friends and I would like to take care of Demon Pony." Everyone looked at her. She continued, "We have saved the Equestria for some times from Nightmare Moon, Discord and even the Changelings. We can handle with the Demon Pony. We'll get some answers about my best friend..."

Spike cleared her throat, "Well, technically it was Princess Cadance and Shining Armor took care of the Changelings. But you're right at the end because you and your pals did imprisoned them inside their own castle for good."

"Oh brother..." Nyx rolled her eyes in annoyance.

Everyone chatted together as they slowly changed their minds and agreeing with Twilight Sparkle's point-of-view.

Princess Luna hummed, "They seem to be confident with it. And so do I. They did save me from the parasite of darkness."

Princess Celestia asked in concern and uncertain, "Are you certain, Twilight?"

Twilight turned and looked at her friends. They were all firm and confident as they smiled. She smiled as she turned to her mentor, "Yes, we are."

Princess Celestia nodded firmly, "Then, you have our permission. Good luck, Twilight."

The ponies in the throne chamber cheered wildly and happily as Twilight and her friends are gonna save them again, just like before.

Twilight turned and glared at Boris, "And Boris... Stay out of our way, or else we won't play nice, Bountyhunt the Animal!"

Everyone then laughed in amusement while Boris groaned and screamed angrily as he hated being called by that name. Boris also won't have the chance to kill the monster.

Twilight and her friends turned and marched straight out of throne chamber while the crowds cheered for them. Royal Sisters looked at each other before sighed as if they were praying and hoping Twilight and her friends to survive it. The Royal Sisters also shown the concern yet serious looks.

Megan and her family noticed it as they wondered why Demon Pony has attract the princesses' attention. What is their secrets? Why are they so interested on the monster?

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Twilight and her friends have returned to their home as they were making preparation from the lavender unicorn's home - picks, ropes, trapper, sticks, shovels and more. They have to do whatever it takes to capture and take the Demon Pony down before he could damage the festivals or even hurt others like what he did to Ben.

Twilight turned to her friends, "Are you alright? Sorry about the stalls you have worked so hard."

Rarity sniffed unhappily, "It was the best stall for dresses I ever make. They're mess! Destroyed! Gone! RUINED!"

Fluttershy nodded, "All I want is make my animal friends sing happily about how great the Equestria is. And now they're scared and frightened to come out and sing."

"My Apple Family's Meal and Food are gone! All the hard work that my family worked is gone," Applejack said in disappointment.

"And the worst about this is that there is no party! Party popper!" Pinkie Pie screamed, "Curse you, Demon Pony!"

Rainbow Dash shrugged, "Well, I don't have anything to worry about except for scaring the kids off and ruined my friends' works! No one messes my friends! I'm gonna kick that monster off!"

Applejack approached and patted Twilight Sparkle, "What about you? Are you ready for this?"

"Yeah, I am." Twilight said confidently, "I'm determined to do whatever it takes to bring Demon Pony to justice for Ben! Or we're gonna get confirmation about the incident. What about you girls?"

"YEAH!" Mane Five exclaimed proudly.

"Count us in!" Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike exclaimed happily.

Mane Six turned and glared at Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike. The latter smiled nervously while laughed a bit.

"You four are not going," Twilight said firmly. Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped in shock. She continued, "You all are gonna stay here. Spike will look after you."

"Aw... Why?!" Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike asked in shock.

Applejack gave the young fillies a glare, "You know why! You know what happened before! And we're not gonna let you all go around and get yourself caught and spirited away by that Demon Pony!"

Rarity nodded, "I for once agree with Applejack. It's too dangerous!"

"So stay put and be good little girls!" Rainbow Dash ordered firmly.

Fluttershy glared at them a bit, "Or you will get the Stare from me!"

"Or better!" Pinkie exclaimed happily while smiled widely. Everyone yelped as they know her look well. She smiled, "You'll be grounded... FOREVER!!! Forever..."

Everyone sighed in relief as they thought she was gonna gone berserk due to her being insecurity and panicked since her special surprise birthday party. They hated that looks and attitude. And they also hoped she won't gone for 'cupcake eating' time.

Twilight turned to Spike, "I'm counting on you, Spike. Don't let them out, no matter what happen!"

Spike saluted firmly. Twilight and her friends marched out of the lavender unicorn's room before shutting it up.

Spike grunted a bit, "Why do I always get the babysitter job?!"

Cutie Mark Crusaders huffed in upset as they'd never get their chance to find not only their own Cutie Marks but also helped Mane Six to hunt and capture Demon Pony or finding about what happened to Ben Mare. Not fair...

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At the Canterlot Bar in the evening, Boris was sitting on his chair while glaring at the fireplace while muttered and grumbled in anger. Both Boxco and Dum Dum were bringing the Apple Ciders as they all approached to their boss.

"Who does that filly think she is?!" Boris exclaimed in anger and upset. He glared at the fireplace, "She mess with the wrong stallion! No one does that to Boris."

Boxco scoffed a bit, "You've got that right, boss."

"First, I was drove by her temper! Then, I got humiliated by that klutzy Pegasus in public! And now, I was denied for my hunt! I will never get my revenge!" Boris immediately grabbed all three Apple Cider before drank some. He then threw them straight at the fireplace, "This way too much to bear!"

Dum-Dum gulped, "More Apple Cider?"

"What's the use?!" Boris complained angrily as he looked away from the fireplace, "I'm ruined!"

"Are you serious?!" Boxco asked in shock as he approached to the front, "Come on, boss! Don't give me that look!"

Dum-Dum nodded in agreement, "Yeah! Pull yourself together, boss!"

Boris looked away. Boxco and Dum-Dum hummed in concern as they wondered how they can cheered and convinced their boss to change his mind. They hated to see him like this. They gasped in surprise before looked at each other. They both smirked as they know a trick can cheer him up.

Boxco hummed, "If only that nopony can find and capture it first..."

"Nopony knows what really happen to the kid," Dum-Dum completed the sentences. He smirked, "This means they have to believe Boris is telling the 'truth'."

"Yeah... But Boris is too upset to think that, Dum-Dum."

"I know what you mean. Twilight could have been his."

Overheard what his stooges had said, Boris hummed calmly and thoughtfully, "No one can find and capture it? Hmm... No one..."

Boris: My little friends, I'm afraid I've been thinking

Boxco and Dum-Dum gasped before looked at each other. They smiled happily as they slowly turned to their boss.

Boxco pretended gulped as he turned to his boss: A dangerous pastime

Boris: I know...
But that little bratis Twilight's friend
And he'd been inside her head so long
Now the wheels in my head have been turning

Boris levitated and dragged both Boxco and Dum-Dum to the front while showing his devilish smirk. Both of them gulped quietly as they wondered of what he will do now.

Boris: Since I took a last look at that brat
See, I promised myself that I'll get Twilight Sparkle
And right now I'm evolving a plan!

Boris held both Boxco and Dum-Dum closed to him as the three of them discussed quietly. They all snickered and laughed in amusement.

Boris: Guess!

Boxco and Dum-Dum: The Boss is Back!

Boris, Boxco and Dum-Dum: Demon Pony will die!

Boris, Boxco and Dum-Dum took their Apple Ciders as they cheers their drinks up wildly. They then danced wildly and happily.

Boris, Boxco and Dum-Dum: No one plots like Boris

Boxco: Takes cheap shots like Boris

Dum-Dum: Plans to take the monster down like Boris!

Boris: Yes, I'm endlessly, wildly resourceful

Boxco and Dum-Dum: As down to the depths you go

Boris: I won't even be mildly remorseful

Boxco and Dum-Dum: Just as long as you get what you want in the end

Boxco: Who has brains like Boris?

Dum-Dum: Tricks on his sleeves like Boris?

Boris: Who can hunt any kind of monsters and demons like Boris?

Boris, Boxco and Dum-Dum: So the girl of his dream will be his completely
My what a stallion
BORIS BOUNTYHUNT!

Boris, Boxco and Dum-Dum laughed happily and crazily. They really enjoyed their plans very much. They can't wait to get started. They can't wait to hunt and kill the Demon Pony for good.

A bucket was thrown on Boris's head. Monster Hunter yelped painfully. He turned and found JusSonic the bluish stallion in 30s dressed with sunglasses and black vest.

"Keep it down! I'm listening the radio here!" JusSonic complained in annoyance, "It's been busy and tired day especially a monster running around the town!"

Ponies nodded in agreement as they turned and minded their own business. JusSonic turned and grumbled angrily as he and some of his pals listened to the radio. Boris huffed as he turned to his stooges. Three of them snickered evilly. They can't wait to start...

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Twilight and her friends were outside while her family were standing inside their home. Mane Six were about to go out and fulfill their mission.

Night Light sighed in concern, "Are you sure you want to do this? Maybe it's not wise for you-!"

"Daddy, you know why. I can't just ignore it..." Twilight said firmly.

"I know... I know he means to you. But think carefully. Just remember why you were part of the mission. Please, be careful."

"I know, daddy. I know..."

Night Light hugged Twilight Sparkle, followed by Twilight Velvet. The parents hugged their daughter passionately as they cared for her so much. They don't want to lose her due to Demon Pony have spirited her best friend away.

Applejack approached to the Sparkle Family, "Mr. Night Light and Mrs. Twilight Velvet, don't you worry about Twilight. We'll look after her. We promised."

"Take care..." Night Light said softly as he and his wife departed from hugging Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight nodded firmly, "Don't worry. I'll be fine."

Twilight and her friends turned and headed off at once. Her family can do is watch them headed off to hunt the Demon Pony down.

"Daddy... Will Twiley be alright?" Sparky asked.

Night Light sighed, "I hope so... I hope so..."

"So do I," Twilight Velvet nodded in agreement.

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Inside of Twilight Sparkle's room, Spike was standing near to the door as he is both bodyguard and babysitter for Cutie Mark Crusaders. The little fillies were chatting with each other about what they can do now since Twilight and her friends have banned them from going out.

Apple Bloom groaned, "It's not fair! We should be out there helping them!"

"Yeah. I mean, how can we find our cutie marks and help find Ben if we can't get involved?" Scootaloo pouted in upset.

"Well, we don't wanna get into trouble again." Nyx grunted a bit. "But what could we do?"

Sweetie Belle sighed, "Stay out of trouble, I guess."

"No!" Apple Bloom exclaimed in upset, "If my sister and her friend get into trouble, we'd never forgive ourselves when we weren't there for them! We've gotta help them!"

Scootaloo stood up, "She's right! Rainbow Dash won't able to beat that freak alone! I'd say we go out and help them!"

Nyx turned and looked at Spike was sitting before the door, she hissed in concern, "But Spike is watching us now. No way my puppy dog eyes will work on him since he's a Baby Dragon."

Sweetie Belle hummed before giving a smirk, "Leave it to me. I've got something special for Spikey-Wikey..."

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At the Canterlot Garden, Twilight and her friends were setting their gears up. They have to be ready for the Demon Pony before it could damage the annual day's festival and hurt other ponies as well.

Fluttershy shyly yet scared in giving her friends some headsets. She put it on her head, "Alright. Headsets are on, Twilight."

Twilight nodded as she turned and glanced at the sun setting down, "It's almost time... Once the moon is in place, we'll split up and cover some area from Canterlot Town. If you see anything, report in before you pick a fight especially you Rainbow Dash."

Rainbow Dash groaned in annoyance while having her hooves crossed, "Just my luck..."

"I just hope we can get it done. I still need to tend some of dresses for us to wear for the upcoming annual day," Rarity commented in concern, "And of course, I don't want to pick a fight with the monster too."

"Rarity, the dresses is the least of our worries," Applejack commented, "We should be worry about the monster. No telling when he'll strike or attack us."

"Yeaah! No way he's gonna wreck my party! You know what happen if somepony wreck my party?!" Pinkie exclaimed in anger, "I'll wreck and tear them to pieces. And make them into-!"

"PINKIE PIE!" Mane Five exclaimed in anger.

Pinkie yelped, "Sorry! My bad..."

Rainbow Dash sighed, "Honestly, Pinkie Pie. When you ever gonna stop that?!"

"Twiley!" A familiar voice called. Mane Six turned to their back as they spotted Shining Armor, Flash Sentry and some of Royal Guards approached them. He sighed, "Glad you didn't start your search. Otherwise, me and my team may accidentally set your traps up."

Twilight sighed, "Very funny. What are you doing here, Shining Armor? I told the Princesses that we can handle it."

"I know... But they insisted me and Flash Sentry to help you. Heck, even my commanding officers did the same thing to me too. Don't ask me why but both princesses and officers were a bit... determined and obsessed."

"Determined and obsessed?"

"Yeah... Believed me, I think they wanted to capture and interrogated the Demon Pony. All this for Ben? Not insulting, just wondering."

"Yeah... I know what you mean."

"Think he is connecting to the Royalty?"

"Maybe... But can't you trust us?"

"Of course, I do. But come on, wouldn't it hurt to have BBBFF-LSBFF moment together again? We didn't spend much of it since you left for Ponyville." Shining Armor sighed, "I want to make it up for you."

"Shining Armor..." Twilight said in shock and surprise.

Flash Sentry saluted, "Please, Twilight Sparkle. Give us the permission to help you. After all, he's your big brother."

Rarity hummed, "Well, a little help wouldn't hurt."

Mane Four nodded in agreement. They could use some help to deal with the Demon Pony.

Twilight sighed in annoyance, "Fine. We'll work together. But we have to be careful too. Demon Pony won't be easy to capture and deal with especially he's immune to Magic."

Shining Armor smiled as he and Flash Sentry assigned all of Royal Guards to each of Mane Six. Both of them stayed with Twilight Sparkle. Hopefully, the assignment will end well and captured Demon Pony for good. They can finally get the answers too...

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"Good idea, Sweetie Belle!" Apple Bloom exclaimed in surprise.

Cutie Mark Crusaders were taking some gears and wearing their capes. They then pushed the binded of several towels and blankets. They then climbed it all the way down while Spike was snoring and sleeping on his bed with some glitters on his mouth.

As soon as they reach to the ground, they quickly galloped at once in search of Twilight and her friends.

Nyx giggled, "I didn't know that Spike get knocked out.

Sweetie Belle smiled playfully, "It's a tactic that my sister loved to do. Tempt Spike with some jewels but add some sleeping potion on it. And the next, he fall asleep."

"Wow... Didn't know that dragon would fall for that so easily," Scootaloo giggled in amusement.

Apple Bloom smiled, "This is perfect time to find Twilight and others."

"Help them to hunt and get the Demon Pony for good!" Nyx added happily.

Cutie Mark Crusaders galloped and headed off at once...

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The Moon has raised to the sky as it darkens...

Rainbow Dash and her squadron of Royal Guards were at the tree. They used their binoculars in surveyed the area. She hummed in concern as she tapped her headset in contacting her fellow mares.

"Dasheresque to Egghead! No sign of monster over here."

Twilight sighed in annoyance, "Really, Rainbow Dash? What's with the nicknames?"

"Seriously?! This is so awesome when we're all the secret agent or military army!" Rainbow Dash insisted, "They're so cool!"

Twilight grunted, "Forget it, Rainbow Dash. This is not about awesomeness. So, cut that out."

Rainbow Dash groaned in annoyance, "Fine... Party Popper..."

"THAT PARTY POPPER IS GONNA BE SORRY!" Pinkie screamed angrily through her headset. Before Rainbow Dash and her Royal Guard exclaimed in shock. Pinkie continued, "YOU HEAR?! HE'S GONNA PAY!"

Rainbow Dash yelped in shock before grunted, "Really? I really hate to see the dark part of Pinkie Pie..."

Royal Guards remained silent for the moment as they don't even want to.

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Using her headset, Twilight called Rarity, "Anything, Rarity?"

"No, darling..." Rarity replied through headset. She gasped, "Ooh! I did see some jewelry in some local store. Maybe, I should-!"

"Don't even think about that, Rarity," Twilight exclaimed in annoyance, "Let's focus on the mission. If you see that monster, call for help!"

Rarity sighed, "Fine..."

Twilight ended her headset. She took her binocular up in checking the area, Both Shining Armor and Flash Sentry looked at each other. They were worried about her and her behavior.

Shining Armor approached Twilight Sparkle, "Twiley... Are you alright?"

"I'm fine..." Twilight answered firmly, "I will do whatever it takes to bring that monster to justice! I will make sure he will never destroy or ruin the Equestria's Foundation Annual Day! Never..."

Shining Armor sighed, "It's Ben, isn't it?"

Twilight paused for the moment before she sighed, "Yes..."

Flash sighed as he approached Twilight, "We know how you feel, Twilight. He was great friend to you. I wish I knew what happen to him. Somehow, wish I could see him myself..."

Shining Armor patted Twilight and Flash Sentry, "So do I. But please, Twiley. Don't let vengeance ruin your life, Twily. This is not what Ben would have wanted. Please, promise me."

Flash nodded in agreement, "Shining Armor's right. Ben wouldn't want you to do this either."

Twilight sighed in defeat as she tapped on her headset, "Fine, I promised. I'd better check with Applejack, Pinkie and Fluttershy. Hopefully, we found something..."

Flash hummed, "Maybe I should tell her the truth about Ben. She deserved it."

"I know. But she can't now," Shining Armor patted Flash Sentry, "He means to you as he is to her. Once this is over, you'll tell her about him. You can tell her about adventures and fun you and him have."

Flash sighed, "This is more than just friendship. There is something about him you haven't seen yet."

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Fluttershy and her Royal Guards were walking across the Canterlot Town. As they were searching, they stopped frequently when they came across some animals. She was helping some animals back to their safe haven and home.

As Fluttershy and her guards came to the dressing corner, they immediately stopped. They quickly hidden beneath the corner as they were watching the event. They spotted monster chewing the chained of fruit stall. He then eating the food happily and wildly. It's the Demon Pony!

Fluttershy gulped as she turned to her headset nervously, "Girls, I found him..."

"YOU DID?!" Mane Five asked in shock and surprise, "WE'RE ON OUR WAY!"

Before Fluttershy could responded, the Royal Guards cried wildly and determinedly as they took their swords and spears out. They charged straight at Demon Pony. The monster yelped and roared angrily as his eyes turned into berserk crimson eyes.

Fluttershy gasped in fear. As three Royal Guards stroke and thrust their spears out, Demon Pony swung his paws at them hard. He turned and glared at the frightened and nervous Fluttershy. He growled in anger and hunger like a wolf has stalked and cornered a sheep for its satisfying hunger.

Fluttershy whined in fear, "Please... Don't eat me..."

Demon Pony growled a bit wildly and angrily. What will happen to her?

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Twilight and her friends have regrouped and reunited at the center of Canterlot Town after they received the latest report from Fluttershy.

"Any word from Fluttershy," Rarity asked in concern.

"I don't know!" Twilight hissed in concern and feared, "We've got cut off. I think the monster gotten her."

Pinkie shook her head in denial, "No way! We would have heard Fluttershy's unmistakingly screams and whining right about now!"

Shining Armor turned to his Royal Guards, "All units. Be ready for him! And whatever happens, Demon Pony must be taken alive! Use stun arrows only!"

As the Royal Guards prepared their bow and arrows, Twilight and her friends were ready to fight and capture the monster. They heard the growling and roaring wildly and loudly. They looked around in search of it. Suddenly, a shadow loomed over them. They looked up. They gasped in shock.

Demon Pony roared wildly as he landed straight to the ground. His eyes has turned into crimson eyes - Berserk. Twilight and her friends yelped in shock as they quickly departed and moved away from him. They turned and glared at him. He's here!

Pinkie groaned in anger as she took her Party Canon out, "You're mine! DIE!"

Pinkie fired her Party Canon at the Demon Pony's chest hard. He shook his head as he growled in annoyance. He roared in anger as he charged straight at her.

"MARCO!" Pinkie exclaimed wildly as she fired her Party Canon a few times at the monster. He dodged and avoided the attacks while charging straight at her. She giggled a bit while firing her Party Canon, "You were suppose to sat 'POLO'!"

Demon Pony growled in anger, "Not in mood!"

Rainbow Dash smirked as shew flew straight down at Demon Pony, "I bet you like this!"

As Rainbow Dash flew close to him, Demon Pony moved to his left. She turned and flew straight back at him. He dodged it. She repeated it again but missed for few times.

Demon Pony growled, "What are you doing? Are you trying to be a flying rocket or something?"

Rainbow Dash smirked, "Maybe... And I just found one target!"

Rainbow Dash dived down while flying straight at Demon Pony. He smirked darkly as he moved to his right side. She yelped and screamed fearfully. She slammed straight on the tree trunk hard. She moaned and groaned painfully as she slide down hard.

Demon Pony snickered, "Watch out for that tree, Rainbow Crash!"

"You will pay for that, beast!" Rarity exclaimed. Demon Pony turned as he found Rarity charged at him. She launched her thousands of punches at him but missed as he dodged and avoided the attacks. As she stopped, he growled angrily before launched his loud and wild roar at her. As he stopped, her mane was messy and ruined. Rarity gasped in shock, "My hair!"

Demon Pony growled, "Leave me alone! I don't want to hurt you!"

Applejack huffed as she spun her lasso up, "We'll see till you get lassoed, wolf!"

Applejack thrown her lasso on Demon Pony's neck. He roared wildly and angrily as he kicked and trotted at some cans and trashes wildly.. She pulled him down as hard as she can in tiring him down. As he was exhausted, she quickly tied the Demon Pony up at once.

Twilight was astounded yet surprise and confuse. Why won't Demon Pony fight back? She knew that he was provoked because of Boris ruined both commanding officers' chance in calming and capturing him down. Why not now?

Rarity sighed, "I wish you could have done that soon."

Applejack shook her head in annoyance. As Twilight and her friends approached to captured Demon Pony, he growled angrily and wildly. He was trying to break free. With such tremendous strength, he broke free from the tied ropes. He stroke Applejack to the ground.

"Applejack!" Twilight exclaimed in shock as she quickly help and drag Applejack away from Demon Pony.

"Get him!" Shining Armor ordered.

Shining Armor and his Royal Guards cried wildly and determinedly. They all charged straight at Demon Pony. They fired their stun arrows at him. He dodged them or even torn them to pieces. And at the same time, he swung his punches on them hard and quick. As he continued dodging and attacking Royal Guards, he kicked Shining Armor on his face.

Flash charged in and ready to strike Demon Pony down. Demon Pony roared angrily as he clawed at the young soldier very hard to the ground. Flash moaned painfully.

Demon Pony gasped as his eyes turned to his greenish eyes, "No! FLASH! BROTHER! No..."

"WHAT?!" Twilight and her friends asked in shock, "Did he just-?!"

"STOP!"

Twilight and her friends stopped as they spotted Fluttershy came to the front. The girls gasped in surprise.

"You're okay?!" Twilight asked in surprise.

Fluttershy nodded, "Yes, I'm fine. But there's something you need to know. Remember why he attacked us yesterday night?" Her friends nodded. She continued, "That's because he was provoked. And he entered the Berserk for protection. The Royal Guards attack him, and he was forced to do it and attack them back."

Twilight gasped, "That's it. You're right. The Demon Pony didn't chase Cutie Mark Crusaders because of hunger. He was provoked and chased by Royal Guards. Military Officers tried to calm him down before capturing. But He attacked us because he was provoked by Boris and his gang!"

"So, how are we gonna catch him?" Applejack asked in concern.

"Same what Commander Azuma and Captain Rexstrike did," Twilight said firmly.

"Calm him down later, rescue Shining Armor and Sentry now!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in concern.

Twilight and her friends gasped in shock and concern. Demon Pony went close to both Shining Armor and Flash Sentry. They have to save two Royal Guards now! Before he could do anything, both disappeared from his sight. Twilight and her friends were shock as well.

"We got them! They're okay, mummy!" The filly's voice called. Twilight and her friends turned to their left. They gasped as they spotted Nyx and her friends were with Shining Armor and Flash Sentry. They grunted angrily. Cutie Mark Crusaders yelped in concern. Nyx giggled uneasily, "Hi..."

"Honestly..." Twilight said in concern. She turned and faced with Demon Pony. He armed himself ready for anything. She sighed calmly, "Before you attack me, let us talk."

Demon Pony was confused yet surprised, "What?"

"We don't want to fight. We just want to talk. We promised you that we won't hurt you. We want to help you..."

Demon Pony growled a bit as he has no idea what he can do now. He sighed calmly as he turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle with his gentle and calm greenish eyes.

"It's the eyes again. Why? Why does his look familiar?" Twilight asked in surprise. She cleared her throat as she asked, "Who are you? What happen to my friend - Ben? I need to know..."

Demon Pony sighed, "Ben... He's-!"

BANG! Everyone yelped in shock and concern. They know who did it again. They looked at Demon Pony's back. They found Boris and his gang were charging at him!

"Yeah, boss; you got him trapped like a monkey!" Boxco exclaimed happily.

Boris snapped angrily as he whacked his Diamond Sniper on Boxco's head, "Trapped like a rat, you moron! He's mine!"

Demon Pony roared wildly as his eyes turned. He entered his Berserk Mode. Boris fired his Diamond Sniper at him but missed as Demon Pony dodged the crystal bullets for few times - jumped on and off the table, rolled over to his left and finally hovered back.

As Demon Pony was about to turn, he knocked Twilight Sparkle and even tripped himself into the opened ponymade hole!

Everyone gasped, "TWILIGHT!"

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Both Twilight Sparkle and Demon Pony dived and landed straight to the ground hard. They both moaned and groaned painfully. She slowly woke up as she found herself landed on the sewer. As she looked around, she spotted shadowy figure approaching. It revealed itself a greenish crocodile.

Twilight gasped, "Crocodile!"

Twilight screamed in fear. Before the monster could do anything, Demon Pony pounced and slammed the crocodile to the ground. He roared wildly and angrily while the reptile monster roared back. Both monsters fought and pounced at each other hard and ferociously, and even biting and clawing as well for few times.

Twilight Sparkle was surprise and shocked of what she was seeing. First, he didn't fight back. And now, he's saving her?

Demon Pony gave the hard scratches on the crocodile. The reptile monster yelped in fear as it turned and ran off at once. He breathed heavily while groaning and grunting painfully. Twilight was in shock and concern. As much as she thinks of him monster, she needed to help him.

Twilight approached, "Are... Are you-?!"

"STAY AWAY!" Demon Pony exclaimed in pain yet anger, "LEAVE ME ALONE! I'M JUST A MONSTER. YOU AND I NEVER MEANT TO BE TOGETHER!"

Demon Pony immediately galloped and trotted off at once. Twilight was stunned and surprised of what she just saw and heard. What does he meant by that? Was he a stalker for food and lust? Or was it something else about him?

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Shining Armor punched on Boris's face hard and ferocious while Mane Five and Cutie Mark Crusaders and even Royal Guards and Boris's stooges watched the event. They hated to see Shining Armor's bad side.

"Do you have any idea what you have done?!" Shining Armor demanded in anger as he slammed Boris to the ground, "I thought the princesses made it clear that Twilight and her friends are doing this!"

Boris grunted painfully, "Come on... You know I was just helping. Besides... It's better that monster is killed than nothing. I already knew her friends and brats weren't much of help especially Earth Ponies! Thank goodness, Humans weren't there to ruin anything."

Shining Armor punched Boris's muzzle hard, "SHUT UP! No one talks to my sister's friends like that especially Earth Ponies! And if she died-!"

"Easy, Shining Armor!" The voice called. Everyone gasped as they turned to the ponymade hole. Twilight emerged from the hole as she approached to her friends, "I'm okay."

All of her friends and family trotted towards her, "Twilight, you're okay?!"

Twilight nodded, "Yeah... And you won't believe what I've just got through..."

"What about Demon Pony? Did you see him?" Flash Sentry asked in concern.

Twilight hesitated about the subject as she wondered she should tell them or not. She knew nopony will believe her so easily. A monster saved her? Impossible...

"All I know is that he's gone," Twilight answered. Her friends and family sighed in disappointment. She continued, "I'll tell you later when we get back home."

Shining Armor turned and glared at Boris and his gang, "Thanks a lot. Demon Pony is on the loose now!"

"Hey, come on! At least we tried to help!" Dum-Dum protested.

Boris nodded firmly, "Yeah. I'm just doing what I have to for Canterlot! That monster must died!"

Shining Armor punched Boris to the ground hard, "What part of 'Demon Pony is not to be killed', didn't you get it?! The Princesses would like to hear my report and your tale. You're in trouble now!"

"Come now, all because of one little mistake?"

"Make that a huge one!"

Twilight and her friends turned and glared at Cutie Mark Crusaders. The little fillies gulped in concern as they don't like Mane Six's looks.

"Young lady..." Twilight said sternly while tapping her right front leg, "You and your friends are in lots of trouble."

"You've said it. Of all the stunts you just pulled, this is the worst, Apple Bloom!" Applejack exclaimed in annoyance.

Rainbow Dash crossed her hooves, "Some ponies need some time off. And it's serious one too!"

Rarity nodded, "I couldn't agree more."

Cutie Mark Crusaders grunted and moaned in upset as they and Mane Six headed straight home as well as both Shining Armor and Flash sentry. They also left Boris and his gang. Their attempt to get the Demon Pony didn't turn up well especially Twilight Sparkle as she found something strange about Demon Pony. He's not what he appears to be. And why does said - 'You and I are never meant to be together'? There's something more about him...

To be Continued...

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Author's Notes:
1. Boris's Own Song is based on Gaston's Own Song from Beauty and the Beast (Disney). Originally it's gonna be full but chose the reprise instead because it's short and focused on Boris's goal and foreshadowing about hunting and killing Demon Pony.