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The grey alicorn had entered the bathroom in her room, headed straight for the bathtub. She turned on the water and placed the small hybrid into the tub. It squeaked as the water hit its legs, the newborn starting to splash around. Sky used a wing to shield her face from the water, giggling as she spotted a bottle of soap. She brought the soap bottle to her as well as a scrubbie, lifting the baby xenomorph out of the water.

"You're gonna be all nice and shiny." Sky cooed.

The newborn squealed as she set it back in the water, she started washing the fresh energon off of it. The water soon turned a bright blue as she cleaned the creature, it being surprisingly cooperative. The newborn was now covered in bubbles and soap, then it sneezed out even smaller bubbles. The alicorn snickered as she poured a small cup of water over it, washing the bubbles away and bringing a small towel over. The newborn was squealing as water ran off it's metal armor, then it was wrapped in the towel.

Sky dried off the newborn within a few minutes as she wanted to be careful. Once she was finished she took the newborn back out to her friends, showing how shiny and happy it was. Fugitive looked at the happy bundle of joy, then to its host.

"How did something so rambunctious come out of that?"

"I don't know, but the resemblance is uncanny as hell. Now let's get some sleep, it's late."

Sky crawled back into bed next to Eclipse, setting the newborn at the foot of the bed. The creature yawned and curled up into a sleeping position. The grey alicorn blew out the candle and closed her eyes.

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With an over exaggerated yawn, I stretched my pony legs and wings. The first thing that hits me is a strong feeling of anxiety, I look around the room for something off. But nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The Xenomorphs, Fugi, Wolf, Eclipse were still asleep. I see that Wolf had finally come back. But the newborn Cybermorph, yeah I'm calling it that, is now fully grown and was looking out the window.

I threw the blankets off of me and flew from the bed to the window, oh something was very wrong. The sky was yellowish orange and ponies outside were marching almost like in a parade, and their usual brightly colored coats were now a duller color and their eyes glowed green. What the hell is going on?! This can't be good! I gasped and looked towards the Cybermorph, who in turn looked back at me.

"This isn't good, big guy. I don't know what's going on."

"Neither do I." The Cybermorph spoke in a very deep voice.

Whoaaaa, it can talk!! Or, HE can talk.

"Whoa I wasn't expecting you to talk. But that can wait, we need to go investigate!" I clapped.

"What about them?" The Cybermorph points to my other friends who were out cold, then to his host.

"We deal with them later, now let's go!"

I flew out of the room with the Cybermorph following close behind. Seriously, for a little kids show this place has a pretty dark storyline. Not to be weird or anything, but I kinda dig it! Might have to watch it once this is all over. Him and I burst out the castle exit and head straight towards the town, the ponies were still marching. Me and Cybermorph stopped in the center of the town, ponies still passing us by without a second glance.

"It's like they're hypnotized almost." I breathed.

I noticed a pony in the distance with a yellow coat and very red hair with a big pink bow in it, she had a cute little shield cutie mark with an apple on it on her flank. She too was under this hypnotism as her eyes glowed a bright green and her coat was dull, suddenly I saw Applejack jump in front of her.

"Apple Bloom! Snap out of it, sugar cube!"

But 'Apple Bloom' wouldn't listen as she simply walked past her, sister? I can only assume. Then Twilight blocked Apple Blooms path, her horn igniting a bright pink and sparking. The purple alicorn flew off the side with a yelp, hitting the ground and the foal kept going. Cybermorph and I run up to the pony group.

"Twilight! What's going on? What's wrong with everyone?" I ask.

The ponies were a little scared by the Cybermorph, but she answered my question.

"King Sombra is back. He's using his magic on all the townsfolk and he destroyed the Elements of Harmony!! I...I can't free them.." Twilight lowered her head.

Then a scream was heard to our right, we all took off after it. It was coming from the large Gingerbread house Bakery, 2 ponies were hauling a cart with a very large cake in it. The cake had black crystals, probably rock candy, and green icing. 2 little foals sat in the back of the cart as Pinkie Pie was hanging onto the cart, tears streaming down her face. She lost her grip and cried whimpered.

"He made them bake a black licorice fruitcake that says 'Congratulations to our favorite supreme emperor King Sombra in GREEN FROSTING!!! ITS THE UGLIEST CAKE IVE EVER SEEN!!!" Pinkie cried.

Well I wasn't gonna say anything, but I agree. My mom was a really good baker, and she never made a cake like that.

"Sweetie Belle stop! Please! I cant get her to stop!" I heard Rarity's voice.

Twilight approached the crying white unicorn, putting a hoof on her shoulderblade.

"None of us can. King Sombra Magic is too strong without the elements."

I looked towards the relic necklace around my neck, then to the foal that Rarity was trying desperately to stop. I snorted and ran towards the foal, halting right in front of her. I focused on the dark aura surrounding the little pony, taking a deep breath.

"ShadowStar I tried, it won't work." Twilight said.

I touched my horn to Sweetie Belles, the gems were glowing brightly.

"Be GONE King Sombra! Release your hold!" I shouted.

A white flash occurred, I stumbled backwards as a short burst of energy pushed me back. Sweetie Belle lay on the ground as a green and purple stallion shaped mist was floating around her, trying to get back into the little girl but it was failing miserably. I approached the mist, which it then noticed me, whined and flew off. Sweetie Belle got to her hooves and opened her eyes, they were no longer glowing green, but she did have dark green eyes.

"Sweetie Belle!! You're alright!!" Rarity ran up to the foal and embraced her tightly.

Twilights jaw was hanging low and her pupils small as she approached, Cybermorph came up beside me.

"That's impossible...You didn't even use the Elements of Harmony! How is your magic so strong?"

"Twilight, girl, you don't know me very well. Or where I come from. Now, let's get that King Sombra! I've been itching for a fight!"