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Journey through Demon Land Chapter 12

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Chapter 12: Memorable Moments


After Bai Tza was defeated, Lance's team left Ocean Palace as they all headed straight to the surface area. Upon reaching to the surface area, they marched and leave the Dark Sea as they headed to the next area for the last two ingredients.

As Lance's team continued marching through the barren wasteland, Nyx was taking a nap for the moment. She was exhausted and tired during her struggles against Bai Tza's Dark Water Memoirs Restore. While she was sleeping, she moaned and groaned painfully as something bad on her mind...

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(Dream/Flashback Moment)

At Bai Tza's Throne Chamber, Nyx screamed painfully while gobbled as she was forced in drinking the Dark Water Memoirs Restore. Her mane and tail blown and glowed darkly. While she struggled, she came across some feint memories that she had never seen before.

Nyx saw herself training with her Demon Minions. She was studying on Spell Books. She was spending her time with some Demon Lords during her spare time. She then went out in venturing the Equestria while disguised herself as the filly. She sometimes battled with her enemies and monsters in improving and increasing her strengths. She saw herself flew straight to Luna's mouth. And she saw Luna's reflection transformed into the maniacal laughing Nightmare Moon.

Nyx was in great shock and feared as Bai Tza slowly ceased her spell. Nyx coughed out loudly while spitted some out. She then breathed heavily as she was recovering from drinking the Dark Water.


Bai Tza smirked darkly, "Soon, your lost memories will return and forget of the present. You can finally come home, Yue..."

Nyx groaned in pain before snarled in anger, "My... name... is... NYX!" She looked up and glared at Bai Tza. She moaned painfullu as she struggled in getting out from the chains, "I... don't care... how many times you tried... poison me... I won't forget... of who I really am!"

"Denial of reality," Bai Tza chuckled evilly yet darkly, "But matters not... Your lost memories will restore and chain back to you. And soon, you will know what you're meant to be - Daughter of Demon Lord of Moon! But first - Reality Vision Bubble!"

Bai Tza created the dark bubbly water bubble - Reality Vision Bubble on Nyx's face. Upon making contact with it, she was in shock, feared and scared as she witnessed something that will scarred her life forever.

Nyx saw herself fighting and battling with Mystic Ponies and Royal Sisters before killing them with ease. She then led Demon Army in invading both Equestria and Mystic Realm while leading them in killing her enemies. She challenged and defeated all the warriors among them. And the worst she did - she killed all of her friends and her own family.

Nyx was in great shock and feared as her tears flown and came down on her face, "No... No... NO! NO! NO! NO! Noooooooooooo! MOMMY! DADDY! SPIKE! LANCE! GIRLS! EVERYONE! Noooooooooo!"

Nyx screamed in pain and fear as her horn glowed brightly before shot out and even blinded Bai Tza's eyes. Everything went white...

(End)


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"Nyx... Nyx... NYX, wake up!" The gentle voice called.

Nyx gasped in shock as she quickly woke up at once. She looked around as she found herself that she was still with her friends. She realized it was a dream... Nyx sighed in relief.

"Hey, you're okay?" Lance asked in concern since he was the one who woke her up.

Nyx sighed, "I'm okay. Just having some bad dreams..."

"You know you can tell me or any of us," Lance said calmly, "We're your family and friends. We'll always be there for you. You know that. You know I'd always keep an eye on you and Spike. Come on - what's on your mind?"

Touched by her brother's concern and caring, but Nyx looked away as she refused to tell him. In fact, she refused to tell anyone about it. Lance remained silent as he continued looking at her. Shiroi joined looking at her, followed by Spike, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Drake Trio, Steel Blaze, Metalgear and Red Arsenal. Dragoking stopped his march as he wanted to listen as well.

"Please, Nyx... Tell us," Shiroi begged as she nuzzled Nyx gently, "We want to help you. Not because you're just my friend's sister, it's because I care for you."

"Me too, Nyx," Apple Bloom agreed, "If Applejack acts a sister to Twilight, then I should act like a sister to you. We're family..."

"Yes. We're together. We've overcome the impossible possible," Sweetie Belle said.

Scootaloo smiled, "We're a team. And we stick together till the end."

"Whatever you had, we'll help and solve it," Jade said calmly.

Boomer patted Nyx's back, "Hey, we've got your back. And trust me, we won't let those jerks get away with it."

"Count on me too. I'm willing to help as well," Rob said calmly.

Grunt patted Nyx's mane gently and kindly, "I am Grunt..."

Metalgear nodded his head, "I agreed, Grunt. Do not fear of what question or doubt you to speak. You have nothing to worry. You have our supports and assistance."

"Yeah... Besides," Steel Blaze smiled, "I owe you a lot. And it means I'm gonna help you, just like what your brother did for mine. Got it Memorized?"

Alyson smiled happily, "Please, Nyx. You need help. We're gladly to help you. You don't have to be afraid of whatever scares you."

Red Arsenal sighed in annoyance before smirked, "I hate to admit it but... I also care for your welfare as well. It's best you should tell. Telling is better than hiding it."

Nyx was in shock yet surprise, relief and happy. Seeing everyone looking at her, thinking of her, caring of her and encouraging her made her be brave and not to fear her dark identity. They were truly her family and friends, like Twilight's thoughts of hers. Tears slowly came out from her eyes, she cried in joy and relief of it.

Spike nudged Nyx's shoulder, "It's time, Nyx." Dragoking growled and nodded his head slowly since he had Lance's team on his head. He smiled, "Even Dragoking agreed to this too..."

Nyx smiled and nodded her head. She wiped her tears off before looked at them. She took a deep breath and release it, "Guys... I know... I know who I really am. My real name... My real name is Black Yue. And I'm really Tso Lan's Daughter..."

Everyone remained silent and quiet for the moment while Nyx remained still and looked at them. She knew the truth will scared them to fear and hate her. No one wants to befriend with a Demon like her. She knew it well. It reminded her of her darkest past when she became Nightmare Moon.

Before Nyx could say anything, she gasped in surprise. She saw Lance, Spike, Shiroi, all Cutie Mark Crusaders and Grunt hugged her. She was in great surprise and shock.

"I-I don't understand," Nyx said in surprise, "I thought you all going to fear and hate me because I'm really a Demon. How could you still think me as a friend?"

Lance, Spike, Shiroi, Cutie Mark Crusaders and Grunt departed from hugging Nyx as they all explained their own reason to her.

"Silly girl," Apple Bloom said happily as she gave Nyx a pat on her mane, "We're friends and family. And we'd always love and care for you so much."

"She's right. You're still with us, Nyx," Jade agreed.

Sweetie Belle nodded her head, "Just because you're a real demon, doesn't mean we're not your friends."

"Yeah. Those Demon Lords can mess up with us or you," Scootaloo said confidently "But they can't mess up with our friendship."

Alyson nodded her head in agreement, "Yes. You help us. You defend us. And therefore, you're our friends, always."

Grunt smiled as he gave Nyx a gentle nuzzle, "I... am... Grunt..."

"Nyx, we all kinda knew about it before you tell us." Shiroi said calmly. Nyx was in shock as she looked at everyone who nodded their heads in agreement. She continued, "It happens when we encountered Demon Lords. We didn't want to believe what they had said, but we've accepted it."

Metalgear nodded his head, "Indeed. However, the truth is - you are you, not Black Yue."

Steel Blaze scoffed, "What the Metalhead is trying to say is you don't have to be Black Yue, because you are the pony we know since we met."

"Yeah. I don't give a damn thing about what you did in the past," Boomer agreed before scoffed, "But I'll be sure to give a damn to anyone who wants to take you away without the fight!"

Rob nodded, "Don't worry, Nyx. We are here for you no matter what."

Red Arsenal smirked, "They're right, kiddo. You're Nyx, not the Princess of Demons. You should follow your own heart and be yourself. It's because that's who you really are."

Lance nodded his head as he gave Nyx a hug, "You'll always be in My Heart. And you'll always my sister. And no matter what happens, I'll protect you till the end of our lives..."

Nyx was inspired and touched by everyone's comments and encouragement. Once again, she had tears coming off and flowing down on her cheeks. She cried in joy and happily. She nodded her head in understanding.

Spike nudged Nyx's shoulder, "See? I told you so. This is just like what Twilight did to her Human friends."

"Yeah... You're right, Spike. Thanks," Nyx said happily, "Thank you, everyone."

Dragoking roared wildly and happily, making everyone chuckled and smiled happily. They were in relief to see Nyx being happy and not worry about her dark identity anymore. They all chatted and commented happily to her.

Lance's team had arrived to the forked road. On left road, it led to the crisped and burnt forests while on the right one was the dead and dark forests. They had to choose and find the ingredients. But none of them were worry, scared and concern about which way they went due to them able to collect six ingredients. Red Arsenal remained firm yet vigilant.

Lance smirked, "We're almost there, guys! Let's go and get two more ingredients!"

"YEAH!" Lance's team cheered wildly and happily.

Red Arsenal scoffed firmly, "Overconfidence is gonna be our quick downfall..."

Boomer groaned in annoyance while having his eyes rolled over, "Seriously?! Wanna ruin our parade?"

Red Arsenal sighed in annoyance, "Why are you so thick?! Do you even know who's next are we facing?" Everyone was quiet for the moment. He answered, "They're Demon Lords of Fire and Moon! That's who!"

"What's the big deal about them," Steel Blaze asked in confusion.

Boomer scoffed, "We've defeated and banished six Demon Lords! We can handle with them both and get the ingredients. And then, we all can go home!"

"It won't matter," Red Arsenal remarked firmly, "Both of them are worse to deal with. Whatever path we maybe on, we might have one shot."

"I do not understand of your statement," Metalgear said in concern.

Red Arsenal pointed left road, "That leads straight to Mount Dragoon Volcano. It's where Demon Lord of Fire lives..."

Spike gulped in fear, "Shendu!"

"The one that Spike's father once served before the betrayal?!" Nyx asked in concern.

Red Arsenal nodded his head, "And it's where your next ingredient is - Courage Flame Orb. But we have to be careful of that place too. It is a volcano. But that's the least of our worries. Shendu is. He's the second most powerful Demon Lord to Tso Lan."

Everyone remained silent and quiet for the moment as they recalled of what they had been through. They never thought that they had come so far yet they had to face more dangerous than before.

"Uncle Dragon Kick told me about Shendu. He's a bad day to him," Jade said in concern.

Red Arsenal nodded his head, "Shendu is no ordinary dragon especially he has some unusual abilities in his sleeves..."

"I thought he controls only fire," Lance said in surprise.

Red Arsenal shook his head, "Not only that, but he holds 12 different magical powers. Some gives him the advantage to defeat us."

Cutie Mark Crusaders quivered and shivered in fear and concern upon hearing of what Red Arsenal had said. Grunt hugged them closed to him as he tried to make some comfort for them.

"How will we face him," Alyson asked in concern.

Red Arsenal remained calm yet firm as he answered, "We need more of capable fighters now. And this time, we can't bring the fillies or baby dragon to that area..."

"WHAT?!" Cutie Mark Crusaders asked in shock and upset.

Spike groaned in annoyance, "Aw, come on! Are you serious?!"

"I am serious," Red Arsenal said firmly while glaring at them, "What happens if your friends had turned into your enemy?" Everyone was in shock and concerned of what he had said. He continued, "Shendu has one specific yet dangerous power. One hit will turn anyone into its opposite-self. If you're good, then you'll be evil..."

Everyone but Red Arsenal was in shock, concern and feared of what Red Arsenal had said. They became worry and scared of what Red Arsenal had said.

"Is that even possible?" Rob asked in shock.

Shiroi said in concern, "If that is true, then Shendu would mostly target on-!"

Lance gasped, "Nyx and Spike!" Everyone but Red Arsenal was in shock and feared again. He continued, "We can't let that happen! We've come here too far! I won't allow it!"

Steel Blaze nodded his head, "You've said it. We'll just have to watch out of his attacks."

Red Arsenal sighed, "I knew you would say that. But ask yourself this - are you willing to take this risk? Because if that happens; we'll be fighting with Nyx and Spike, not Shendu..."

Asked by Red Arsenal's question, Lance was in dilemma, shock and concern to answer that. Everyone remained quiet for the moment as they all looked at him. They all wondered of what was his answer. They all hoped it's good one.

"Can..." Lance sighed as he was unable to answer it now, "Can you give me some time to think this through?"

Red Arsenal nodded in understanding, "Alright... But for now, we'll march to a safe area. We should camp for the next day. The last battle had taken a toll on our strengths."

Lance nodded his head in understanding and agreed with Red Arsenal's plan. As Dragoking marched on the road to Mount Dragoon Volcano, everyone remained quiet as they all had their own thoughts to think and especially what Red Arsenal had said about Shendu and his power to turn 'good into evil' ability.

Nyx looked at Lance who was quiet and looked at the dark sky. She looked worry and concern for him. She knew hers and Spike's life would be in grave danger when it comes to face with Shendu, but she prayed to him not to let fear bother him. Spike came and made some comforts to Nyx. But for Lance, can he take the chances?

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At Friendship Rainbow Kingdom, everything was fine and quiet. Within the patient chamber, Twilight and her friends looked normal and healthy again. Tao and his assistants were checking on them as they wondered how the former managed to regain their lost memories and be healthy. Twilight and her friends wondered the same thing as well. How?!

"How is it possible? I was sure that today is where you begin to lose your memories," Tao said in shock and surprise, "I haven't perform any spell to restore them..."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "I too wish of that..."

"Nyx..." Twilight answered calmly. Everyone turned and looked at her. She continued, "Nyx restore our memories and heaths."

"How?" Tao asked curiously.

Twilight closed her eyes as she took a deep breathe as she explained of how she and her friends managed to be healthy and have their memories restored.

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I don't know how.... All I know is that all of us are losing our memories. And I can feel pain in my body and heart like something lost within me. And I feared my life... All my life I have spent to the end with my friends and family would have been nothing... Until...

(Earlier afternoon...)

As Twilight and her friends looked confuse and lost of who they really were or they meant to do, Tao and his assistants were researching and looking for some answers to help them to restore the former's memories and slow the Dark Plague down.

A bright light shot entered the window. It stopped in the middle. Everyone looked up and glanced at it. The light burst and shone brightly as it glared at everyone's eyes. Tao, Mighty Heart, Laxtinct and Icy covered their eyes from the light while Twilight and her confusing friends looked at it. Their eyes were wide-open as if something had open their eyes.

For the moment Twilight and her friends looked at the light, it vanished mysteriously. Tao and his assistants turned and looked at their patients. They all wondered what had happen to Twilight and her friends.

"Twilight? Shadow Dragon?" Tao asked in concern.

Twilight turned and looked at Tao, "Tao?"

Tao gasped in surprise, "You remember me! How?!"

"Nyx..." Twilight answered calmly, "She saved me..."


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Both Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force nodded their heads in agreement with Twilight's story. They too had the same story as hers. Nyx had help and save them from danger.

Tao hummed in concern, "If I have to guess correctly, Twilight - she had some kind of ability to restore your health. If that never happens, you and your friends would have been lost..."

"We would have..." Twilight said in concern.

Shadow Dragon sighed, "But will that be strong enough to dispel the Dark Plague from our bodies?"

Mighty Heart sighed, "Unfortunately, no. It only weaken the effects temporarily. By tomorrow, there might be another yet dangerous effects of Dark Plague to come. There's no telling of what you all be dealing with."

Upon looking at Twilight and her friends' shock and feared expression, Tao nodded his head grimly yet concern, "Yes... All we can hope is for Lance, Dragon Kick and the rest get the ingredients at once before the last day..."

Twilight and her friends were in shock yet concern of what Tao had said. Despite saved from the sudden shock of losing memories, they were still in grave danger. Tao and his assistants looked pitiful and upset to see them in despair. Time is running out...

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At the Tower of Sky in late afternoon, Dragon Kick's Rescue Team looked around from four floated islands in search of Lance and his team. So far, they found nothing. They all regrouped at the tower. They headed straight to the top for rest again since they were exhausted and tired for traveling without stopping.

"We have to find them soon. We have to," Tailtech said in concern.

Lightningblade nodded, "Agreed. We only have two more days. If we do not find those children, then we may have failed the mission. Our friends... They'll died."

"Don't worry," Burnblast said calmly and confidently, "We'll find them. We'll get them home. Believe me, they'll get through it. After all, they were the family of Mane Six, and especially that kid is Shadow Dragon's son."

Dragon Kick sighed, "I'm not worry about them getting the ingredients. I'm worried if they can defeat Shendu and Tso Lan. They're both powerful and strong, and also dangerous. They could do something terrifying and scary to get both Nyx and Spike to them. What if they failed?"

"They won't," Burnblast said confidently, "They can overcome them. They can do it."

Lightningblade nodded his head, "Lord Burnblast is right. Lance and his friends have been through so many dangers. They can overcome it."

"Yeah," Tailtech agreed, "But if we want to get to them, we have to get up and find them as soon as possible. We have to meet up with them. We can't afford to waste the time."

Dragon Kick thought for the moment as he nodded his head in understanding, "You're right. We should get some rest now. By tomorrow morning, we'll march through Thunder Armored Domain, Dark Sea and Mount Dragoon Volcano to Dark Moon Palace. That place is the last mission for Lance's team. And we have to be there."

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement and understanding with Dragon Kick. They had to reach to Dark Moon Palace and helped Lance's team to defeat their enemies before anything could gets worst. For now, they all now eating their dinners and rest for a day.

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At the Netherworld, Po Kong was sleeping on a giant floating island for she was sleepy and tired since she and her brethren were trapped within another realm.

"Sister Po!" Hsi Wu called. Po Kong snorted out like a pig as she was waking up from her sleep. Hsi Wu landed on the small floated island before her, "Nice to see you up, Po Kong."

"Dinner time?" Po Kong asked curiously yet hungrily.

"Meeting time," Hsi Wu replied, "Sister Bai has been banished here. It looks like she failed to retrieve our little niece."

Po Kong hummed in disappointment, "I see... Let us begin..."

Hsi Wu turned to his back as he called, "Over here!"

Dai Gui roared wildly as he hopped and bounced over the floated islands one-to-another before landed on the rocks. Tchang Zu shot his Lightning Strikes at the rocks while moving the rocks he's standing towards the end where he stopped at once. Xiao Fung blew his wing out like a balloon losing its air and flying uncontrollably before landed on the ground. Bai Tza flew and slithering across the Netherworld's atmosphere before landed on the rocks. Two portals opened and revealed to both Tso Lan and Shendu. All Demon Lords have been gathered.

"Let us begin the meeting," Tso Lan said darkly yet calmly. As everyone remained silent, he spoke darkly, "I'm truly disappointed. You were all defeated and banished by mere children. And neither of you have managed to awaken her true self."

Six Demon Lords bowed down before Tso Lan, "Please forgive us!"

Bai Tza lifted her head up and looked at both Tso Lan and Shendu, "Brother, I may have failed to bring Yue to us. I did one achievement - restoring her lost memories. But there is more to her. While she accepted her darkness, yet she still chose the light over darkness. She's rejecting your legacy, Tso Lan."

Hsi Wu hissed, "True... Yue proved to be more resistant and persistent in protecting her so-called family and friends. She's quite a stubborn like you and her very first 'own' mother."

Dai Gui growled in anger, "We should never had chosen Twilight Sparkle's blood as Yue's means of defense against Elements of Harmony!"

Tchang Zu hissed, "Indeed... She's accepting being pony than demon. This is unacceptable!"

"Not only that," Po Kong said in concern before looking at Shendu, "Tell me, Shendu - what makes you think that Spike would join us?"

Xiao Fung nodded, "Indeed... Why? What so special of the son of traitor? He was raised by ponies. And therefore, it's impossible for him to join our group."

"True... But nevertheless," Shendu said calmly and darkly, "Spiketail had served me for a long time. Since I had trusted him so much, I gave him my demon blood. Therefore, both him and his son are one of us."

Tso Lan sighed, "It is true then, Shendu. But there is one thing I mostly concern of. Though I have plans for Yue, but I have none for Spike. What will you do?"

Xiao Fung nodded his head, "Indeed, how will you achieve it?"

Bai Tza hissed, "I agreed. It is impossible for you to bring him to us."

"I have a way to bring both Spike and Nyx to join us," Shendu chuckled evilly yet darkly, "And one of my power can bring them to us. I suggest you postpone your plan first until if it failed."

Tso Lan raised his eyebrow up, "Is that so? Do explain, Shendu. I would like to hear it before I could sent my Elite Commander off."

Shendu smirked as he explained his plan to his Demon Lord brethren. All of them smirked darkly upon listening what Demon Lord of Fire had planned. They were all agreed with him...

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As Lance and his friends had arrived on the remote area, they set their camps. Shiroi and Cutie Mark Crusaders built and set the tents up. Drake Trio Brotherhood and Spike made some firewoods and fire torches. Dragoking and Metalgear were guarding the area. Lance, Red Arsenal and Steel Blaze scoured the area in search for more foods. The camp was set and the duo brought the food back to camp safely.

The evening had reached its peak. Everyone enjoyed eating their dinner while chatted with each other. Dragoking enjoyed his own meats since Lance and Steel Blaze were forced to hunt and kill the poor animals such as deers, chickens and cows for Hydragoon eating. But for Lance, he wasn't eating as he was wondering of what he should do for both Nyx and Spike when they come to face Shendu.

"Hey, you're not eating?" Steel Blaze said in concern. Everyone looked at Lance who snapped out from his thinking. He continued, "Something bugging ya?"

Lance shook his head at once before smiled awkwardly, "It's nothing. I'm fine. I'm just... tired."

Red Arsenal looked at Lance, "Okay, Lance; spit it out. Is there the reason why you're spacing out? Or a better sentence - are afraid of something? Are you worry about Nyx and Spike?"

Lance groaned in annoyance as he stood up at once. He exclaimed in anger and upset making his friends shock and worry, "I'm not worry of anything! And above all, I told I need more time to think! Now if you don't mind, I need some time alone..."

Lance galloped at once while leaving his friends alone. Shiroi, Nyx and Spike stood up and followed him while leaving others behind. The rest turned and glared at Red Arsenal who shrugged in not aware or understand of it.

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At Friendship Rainbow Kingdom, Tao and his assistants helped in feeding the food to Twilight and her friends. Despite they were a bit healthy and mobility, they all were upset and disappointed. By tomorrow, they feared that they will be sick and painful as well as may faced some deadly sick. They weren't sure if they can overcome it or not.

Tao and his friends decided to leave Shadow Dragon and his team alone. They wanted their friends and allies to have their own moments with each other. There was no telling of how much time they had left...

Aquastroke slowly got up from her bed as she approached to Blazefist. She nudged him to move aside, "Mind if I join in?"

Blazefist smiled as he moved slowly to aside while allowing her to sleep on it. They both smiled and sighed in relief. He said calmly while slowly looked at her, "Guess we never thought we would end up like this... I really wish we would have more time together..."

"Me too. I wish I could be... more feminine for you to love with. If we weren't argue a lot from the old days, we would have our own family by now. Sorry for not being a perfect wife."

"A perfect wife? You are a perfect wife the way you are. Like I said before; I don't care how much argument we had, we've always be together."

"Blaze..." Aquastroke smiled before kissed his lips passionately for the moment. She smiled, "I know it's not appropriate time but I want to make best of this when we had the chance. I just want this to be remembered."

"Aqua..." Blaze asked in surprise. He then smiled, "Sure why not? I haven't had this since our own duty to performs. It's quite a long time since our best friend's exile."

As Blazefist was about to kiss on Aqua's lips, she quickly push and held him to the bed's mattress. She smiled as she lowered down kiss on his lips. And he kissed her lips back while they both hugged together.

Cheese Sandwich approached and sat on the bed with Pinkie Pie. They both laughed and giggled happily while looking at each other's eyes. They all sighed while looking at each other.

"Pinkie..." Cheese sighed in defeat, "I really wish that you and I could have spent more time together as birthday party partners. Because if we do, think of the whole world think of us? It would be the best blast!"

Pinkie giggled, "Yeah, I know what you mean. I sure wish we could do that by now, instead being sick and ready to go to heaven. So many things to do and so many places to go to make everyone smile. But so little time..." She sniffed in upset, "We might not gonna make it out alive."

Cheese grabbed and held Pinkie tight to him. He smiled, "No... We might not. But with you, I'm gonna spend all my time to party till our time. And let's not waste it, okay?"

Disappointed and upset, but Pinkie chose to smile, "You're right... Let's not waste it. Beside, it's my first time to party with you. Let's start now."

Cheese and Pinkie giggled for the moment before they kissed for a long passionate. They then nuzzled on each other's face while hugging for the moment.

Fluttershy sobbed in upset and sad. Suddenly, she felt something touching her flank. She slowly turned her back. She found Terrorcreep was sleeping beside her but facing to the front. He wasn't looking at her for some strange reason. She was about to call him but she heard him sighed in pain and upset. What was going on with him?

"Terrorcreep?" Fluttershy asked in concern.

"Have you..." Terrorcreep sighed in defeat, "Have you ever felt of what it was like to touch the light?" Fluttershy remained quiet as she was in confuse. He continued, "I'll tell you, Fluttershy since you're my angel. I felt that warm yet calm light before. It was from my mother. She gave me the light. It was amazing and beautiful. I was so proud to have that."

Fluttershy smiled happily to hear it. Terrorcreep grunted in pain which shock her as he continued, "But that was destroyed by my own father! Because of him, my mother and I were exiled from her clan because of him defying the Mystic! And my mother... She died of hunger and droughts. But for me... I was rescued and adopted by Snaptrap, my half-uncle. I spent my life till the very end before my rebirth and yet I never had a light with me..."

"Terrorcreep..."

"Even I was reborn as Mystic Pony under Earth Sovereign Kingdom, I still do not touch the light. I never had or will to reach it. Until... Until I met you."

"Me?"

"Yes, Fluttershy... And to be honest, I wasn't sure if I was happy or dislike it so much. But I know one thing for sure... I found a light. For the first time, I finally touch it. You show me your kindness and strength. You helped me find it because you are my light, Fluttershy."

"Terrorcreep..." Fluttershy said in surprise before she smiled as she hugged him, "You're my light as well. You shown me your strength and bravery. Because of that, I improved... a little bit. But as long you're there for me, I'm getting stronger. I want to return to you a favor. I want to make a love together."

"Fluttershy..." Terrorcreep said in shock and surprise before he smiled, "If that's what you wish, I would be honor. But it will be a bit different than what you expected."

Fluttershy giggled, "I can handle it..."

Terrorcreep helped and lifted Fluttershy up as he covered her with his bat wings. She smiled as she followed his example. They both then kissed on each other's lips passionately and gently while nuzzling on each other for the moment.

Shorty came and checked on Rarity if she was okay or not. Before he could do anything, she pulled him down on her bed and looked at him. They both looked surprise and shock as they did was staring at each other for the moment. They then kissed on each other's lips for the moment while touched on each other's bodies.

Shorty stopped at once, "What I'm doing?! I'm not supposed to-! I'm not supposed to-!"

Rarity stopped him talking with her hoof as she explained, "I know what you're talking. But this is the right moment to do it. I may not have time to see any of family, but you - I will have time. And to be honest, I couldn't be happy to do it. After all, you're my boyfriend. You're better than any boys I had..."

"Rarity..." Shorty sighed as he smiled, "I am honored. And please tell me if it's painful for you to handle."

Rarity giggled, "I can do it."

Shorty and Rarity continued kissing on each other's lips while touching and nuzzling on each other's bodies gently and passionately.

Rainbow and Soarin sat on the bed together. They both looked at the ceiling as they wondered what would happen next. They remained calm and quiet for the moment. They then sighed in upset. Rainbow Dash then sobbed and cried in sad and pain. Soarin was about to ask but he got hugged by her.

Rainbow sobbed and cried in pain and despair, "I don't want to die! I don't want to die! I don't want to die. I don't want to. I've got so many things to do. So much to do with my family, friends, Scootaloo, Tank and you. So much to do..."

Soarin sighed, "I know. I want to spend time with you. I'm sorry."

Rainbow sighed, "It's not fair. Why? Why can't we just enjoy our lives? Why..."

"I know what you mean. But nothing we can do about it," Soarin said pitifully and painfully before looked at her, "If we don't make it out, Rainbow - I want you to know that you're the best mare I could ask for."

"Soarin..." Rainbow said in shock and surprise. She had some thoughts before she smiled, "Yeah. Thanks for cheering me up. We won't be alive much longer."

Soarin sighed, "I know. But it's best we make best of it, Dashie-Sweetie."

Rainbow smiled happily as she kissed Soarin's lips at once. Soarin chuckled in mumbling as he kissed her back. They both then nuzzled on each other's bodies before kissing on them before the lips. They all enjoyed it very much.

Applejack was sleeping near to Caramel. They both remained quiet while looking at each other. They both sighed in defeat and upset.

"Caramel... Be honest with me," Applejack asked while blushed, "Do you hate me of how I treat you?"

Caramel gasped, "No! Of course not! I'd never hate you. You're my somepony special. I could never do that to you. You know that. You're my sweet apple to my heart... And I especially love your family. They're the best. I wish I could have mine like yours."

Applejack smiled while crying in joy which make Caramel scared and worried. She jumped and hugged him tight, "Good... I'm glad to hear someone said that. If he really does said that, then he's my sompeony special. And you're the pony." She sighed, "I sure wish I could see Apple Bloom one last time."

Caramel sighed as he hugged her, "I know, A.J. I know it's inappropriate, but I want to do it. I want this to be my best moment with you."

Applejack sniffed, "That's what I'm thinking. Let's start."

Caramel was about to kiss, but Applejack took the chance deeply, passionately and gently. Caramel smiled as he kissed her back. Caramel kissed on her belly to the top. Applejack giggled as she kissed on his neck before nuzzled on him before they kissed on lips.

Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle kissed on each other's lips passionately and gently for the moment. Twilight sniffed and cried out. Shadow Dragon stopped upon looking at her.

"Twilight, what's wrong," Shadow Dragon asked in concern.

Twilight sniffed, "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to make you worry." She sighed, "I can't believe this is how it ends. I just don't want to die! I just don't want to! I... I... I want to be together - all of us... I've made promise to Iris that I'll look after her son. I don't want to die..."

"I know, Twilight. I know... I don't want to die too. I just started to have my friends and family back to me. And above all, I just have you to love with. Because I can finally move on to be who I really am..."

"I know... But it's not fair. Why? Why must we suffered when we just started on something new? Why?"

"I don't know... But I do know one thing. It doesn't matter because we'll always be together. It maybe short but it doesn't mean we should give up. Our time may come but we have to make the best of it before time has come, got it?"

Twilight thought for the moment before she smiled and nodded her head, "Yeah, you're right. I don't want to die now. But there's no telling of it if they can make it back. But I'll make best of it with you till the end. I've got to have faith..."

Shadow Dragon smiled and nodded his head in understanding. He then kissed on Twilight's lips while hugging her tight, passionately and gently towards. They both then nuzzled on each other for few times while kissing on lips and bodies as well.

As the couples had their great time with each other in making the best moment they had, Saber Dragoon looked annoy since he was the only pony who didn't have a lover. He sighed, "Get a room, guys. Seriously..."

Tao and his assistants saw what had happen. They chuckled and decided to leave it at once. They wanted the couples had their time with each other...

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On Lance's side, Lance was sitting on the edge while looking up at the black sky. He sighed in pain and upset. Shiroi, Nyx and Spike came to his side. They sat down near to him. They all looked at him as they wondered of what was wrong with him.

"Nyx and Spike won't turned into evil, you know that," Shiroi said in assurance, "They're strong as you, Lance."

Lance sighed, "I know. But... What if Red said is true, I might not able to save them. I don't want to lose them again, not after what had happen during the fight with Bai Tza. Seeing her taken away from me, I felt I'm irresponsible and angry at it. It's reminds me of my mother's passing. It makes me pain..."

"Lance..." Nyx said in sad before she approached and nuzzled him gently, "You won't lose any of us because we'd always be there for you till the end. We'll overcome what Shendu had in his sleeves. We'd always do."

Lance looked worry as he was about to speak. He was nudged by Spike's arm, "Nyx's right. We've come to here too far. We can handle it! We can overcome it! We're gonna finish this journey together as a team and family."

"You've got it, Spike. If you think about leaving any of us behind, I won't forgive myself to see your or any of my friends to be sacrificed to achieve the goal! I won't."

"So, please! Don't give up now. We're gonna finish this together..."

"Nyx... Spike..." Lance said in shock and surprise. As he had some thoughts, he smiled, "You're right. And I finally make my decision. We'll all go together to end this journey."

"Yeah!" Nyx and Spike cheered happily.

Shiroi smiled and giggled a bit, "See? Nothing can stop us. We are one as a team, like a family. We'll finish this till the end, together."

Lance smiled as he slowly turned to Shiroi, "Shiroi, I want to give you something." Before Shiroi could ask, Lance kissed on her lips. Spike and Nyx looked surprise and shock by it. As Lance continued kissing, Shiroi smiled as she returned him a kiss for the moment. They departed from kissing as they looked at each other. He spoke, "Sorry... I didn't mean to do that."

Shiroi smiled as she shook her head, "I'm okay with it. I actually like you. I've wanted to kiss you when we're done our journey. But this will do."

"So, will you be my girlfriend?" Lance asked before yelped in nervous and concern, "I mean if you don't mind about it. If you say 'no', then I'm okay with being 'friends'. After all, I'm just-!" Shiroi kissed on his lips again for the moment. She departed again. He sighed, "I'll take it a 'yes'."

Shiroi giggled, "Eeyup. Come on, we'd better meet up with others."

Lance smiled, "Yeah. Let's go. It's time to let them know my decision."

Lance and his three friends stood up and turned to their back as they all headed back to the camp.

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The rest of Lance's team had their own moments to think and wonder because the journey was almost over. What would they do next?

Boomer sighed, "So... After this fight, what are we gonna do? I mean I don't think these ponies need us anymore if we finish it."

"True... And to be honest," Rob said in concern, "I really don't know. For the first time - we finally free from our prison."

Grunt nodded his head, "I am Grunt..."

"Yeah... We've got no home. We've got no family. And above all, who would accept dragons like us?" Boomer asked in concern and upset.

Concern of what Boomer had said, he then looked at Grunt and Cutie Mark Crusaders were playing a tic-tack-to. Rob sighed before he smiled, "That's where you're wrong, Boomer. These ponies... They actually do crae for us, and especially Spike. I think they're our home and family..."

Boomer turned and looked at Grunt and Cutie Mark Crusaders playing with each other. He smiled, "Yeah... You're right. I think we did."

On Cutie Mark Crusaders' side; while they were playing with Grunt on tic-tack-to, they also had chats.

"Girls... May I ask you something," Alyson asked curiously, "After this, what will you do next? What do Cutie Mark Crusaders do?"

Apple Bloom smiled, "I'm glad you asked, Ali. As you can see, being Cutie Mark Crusaders means to find our special talents. And it was for only blank flanks. And of course, it's for girls only."

Sweetie Belle nodded her head, "But everything change when Nyx allow Twist to join in. Because of her, we change the rules. And we even allow her to stay with us too. Dinky Doo and Pipsqueak join our group as well."

"Yeah," Scootaloo smiled, "The whole thing about it is to help each other to find what our Cutie Marks are. Some ideas are not that good for us, but we've always have our fun together."

"Not only that," Jade smirked, "We stick together in against any bullies want to mess with us. Watch out!"

Touched and inspired by her friends' words, Alyson smiled, "Wow... Do you mean it?" Cutie Mark Crusaders smiled and nodded their heads. She jumped and hugged her friends tightly, "Thanks, girls. When we go home, I want to be with you till the end."

Cutie Mark Crusaders smiled as they all giggled happily. They tickled on each other for few times. Grunt smiled and chuckled a bit.

Red Arsenal, Metalgear and Steel Blaze had some chats about their decision of what they should do next.

"So, what are you going to do next?" Steel Blaze asked curiously before he sighed happily. He turned and looked at Alyson Joy and her friends played happily. He smiled, "After this fight, I think I'm gonna move her and me to Ponyville. At Manehattan, she doesn't have much friends. But with those girls, they're perfect for her. All I want... is her smile."

Metalgear sighed, "A noble sentient's heart and cause, Steel Blaze. I do want to protect my clan, but I felt like... I want to know more about sentient's culture. They intrigue me well. And I wish to learn more about them. If I can lead them to Ponyville, we can make some settlement close to the place. I can observe about them. Perhaps, that's my next schedule after the journey."

Red Arsenal smirked, "For a Metal Pony, you sure got some interesting hobby. But for me, I'm going back to Royal Guards. And hopefully, they allow me to become the soldier than being a drill sergeant. I've deserve it."

Steel Blaze smirked before patted on Red Arsenal's back, "I'm sure you do, buddy. You deserve it."

"Affirmative," Metalgear nodded his head.

Dragoking growled in surprise as he and his allies turned and found Lance and his trio friends returned to the fire camp. They all asked Lance if he was okay. And what shock and surprise them was seeing Lance and Shiroi held their hooves gently and passionately like couples.

"I'm okay. And yes, Shiroi and I... starting to date from today onwards. But that's not why I came back," Lance said calmly. He took a deep breathe as he spoke firmly, "I've finally make my decision. We're going to finish this journey together no matter what happens. No one gets left behind."

Everyone but Shiroi, Nyx and Spike gasped in surprise and shock by his answer. Instead of being upset and worry, they all smiled proudly yet relief. They nodded their heads in understanding.

"YEAH!" Everyone agreed with Lance's decision.

Red Arsenal smirked, "I figure you'd say that. So, we'll go together to end this journey for good. And we better watch our enemies too. They're gonna put a great fight for us to deal with."

Lance smiled, "Thanks, guys. I owe you all for good. And by the way, I've got something for you all to enjoy." He took a bluish cooler box out from Dragoking's back. He revealed them some of cyan ice-cream. He smirked, "These are called 'Sea-Salt Ice Cream'. Trust me, I tried them before. They're good. I thought these will make a great toast for us to finish our journey together."

Everyone thought for the moment as they all smiled happily. They nodded their heads. They took the Sea-Salt Ice-Cream as they ate them. The girls awed and giggled happily of its taste while the boys coughed a bit upon eating it. Steel Blaze hummed happily as he continued licking them.

They all sat on the logs together - Lance was sitting on top and middle log with Shiroi lying on his shoulder, Steel Blaze and Red Arsenal laid on tree's trunk, Metalgear sat on log's right side, Spike and Drake Trio were sitting in left side of log, and Nyx and Cutie Mark Crusaders sat down near to the couples. As Lance and his team enjoyed eating and licking their ice-creams, they looked up at the sky. The night was amazing and great for them to enjoy. It was a beautiful night with moon and stars. They all wondered yet prayed that they would make it out alive from Demon Land.

"Whatever happens, we won't die. We'll finish the journey together. We'll make it out," Lance said calmly, "And I'm happy to meet you all."

Everyone smiled, "So do I."

After Lance and his friends finished their ice-creams, they all went to bed. They need all the strengths and energies they had to survive the next fight with both Shendu and Tso Lan...

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5 hours later after midnight...

"Wakey, wakey, boy..." The sinister voice said darkly.

Lance moaned painfully as he slowly woke up. He gasped in shock and fear as he found himself standing on the stoned bridge above the pit of shadowy pool. His surroundings was dark and eerily mountains and forests. He looked behind him was dead yet burnt forest while the front too had burnt forest. His friends were nowhere to be found.

Lance looked up and found a dark purplish Unicorn with long spiky mane and tail and his Cutie Mark was crimson demonic eye with shadowy monster's. He also held the stoned disk-holder with five slots on his right hoof. He smirked darkly.

"Welcome, Lance Justicestrike," The stranger said darkly and evilly before snickered, "My name is Bakura Curse the Elite Commander of Tso Lan's Dark Demons. And welcome to your Duel Monster. And this will be your graveyard."

Lance gasped in shock and worry. He then snarled in anger, "I don't know what's going on, but I'm gonna figure it out. When I did, you're dead meat, asshole..."

Bakura did was smirked and snickered evilly and darkly, "I can hardly wait... Our duel will commence soon..."

Whoever he was, Lance had to be ready to fight and kill him. And hopefully, he can find and rescue his friends before everything will be lost...

To be Continued...

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References:
1) This chapter wasn't meant to be part of it. But I felt it's important to show the character's thoughts and moments to someone they cared, and especially Nyx's revealing of who she really was from the start.

2) Bakura Curse is based on Bakura/Zorc (Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise).
Lance and his friends were on their way to Shendu's Palace, but they all wondered of what happen next if they did succeed their mission? Twilight and her friends had miraculously remembered and had their healths restored a little but for how long can they stay alive?  What are Tso Lan and his Demon Lords' plans of capturing Nyx?

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Yes! I knew Lance and Shiroi would finally kiss at some point and become a couple! They really do make a perfect pair.