Scene 21.0: Ponyville, Sweet Apple Acres, Apple Fields, 12:20 PM, Day 24 Of 365
At the Apple Fields after doing all the days work, Apple Bloom along with Luster, Blaze, Krystal, Slipstream, Gatz, Flurry, Yavish, Florid, Rainbow Dash, Jersey Mac, Big Mac, Applejack, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Little Cheese watching over both Shadow and Rose train using their Soul Katana as they are having fun clashing with one another at great speeds and to Little Cheese, when he looks at Rose, he sees the girl of his dreams as he sees her sweating and battling Shadow in a way that makes her look like a goddess in his eyes.
Shadow:
(Panting, Smiling, Sweating)
Awesome! I never had anyone keep up with my swordplay in so long since I stopped training.
Rose:
(Panting, Smiling, Sweating)
Seriously, Aniki? You too? When I was a Reaper, no one could beat me that I stopped training too. I never had so much fun in a very long time!
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Blaze:
I'll admit it. Shadow seems a lot happier lately. I'm relieved he's going back to his old self.
Florid:
Edge-Lord Shadow is cool and all, but I like this positive looking Shadow.
Scootaloo:
I can't believe I'm saying this but yeah…I like this Shadow more than his Maverick, Rogue, Loner, Cynic, Smart-Alec and World's Biggest Jerk Persona. The less we see that Anti-Social Shadow the better.
At that moment Shadow's ear twitch, ring and burn as he heard Scootaloo say that she doesn't like him as his usual self and hearing that brought mixed feelings to Shadow. But before he could say something, Princess Twilight appears suddenly to everyone's side with a serious look on her face which worries everyone.
Princess Twilight Sparkle:
Everycreature. I need to speak to all of you about a very urgent matter. Little Cheese? Can you get your Parents, Fluttershy and Rarity for me? What I need to discuss is a very important.
Little Cheese:
Yes, Princess.
Shadow:
Rose? You don't mind helping him out?
Rose:
Sure Aniki. I want to take a bath, but if what the Princess says that this very important, I can hold it off for a little while. Let's Go, Cheesy!
Little Cheese:
(Blushing, Hiding Feelings Behind Smile)
Okay!
Scene 21.1: Ponyville, Twilight's Castle [Cutie Map Room], Apple Fields, 12:55 PM
As everycreature sits around the Cutie Map, the princess pulls a letter which is the same one that Blight Terror gave Clyde in order to deliver it to Sunset Shimmer as the SMILE Agent "Obsidian Jetstream" so it can make its way to Twilight as she reads to everycreature.
Princess Twilight Sparkle:
"Comply And Honor Our Request Or There Will Be War! Insult And Offend Us, There Will Be War! And We Want The Following Creatures To Serve As Your Ambassadors!"
Applejack:
And who are they, Twi?
Princess Twilight Sparkle:
Luster Dawn, Blaze, Krystal, Slipstream, Flurry Heart, Yavish, Florid Harvest, Gatz And Especially Our "Kjære" Platinum Shadow. Those are the names on the list.
Luster:
Why us, Princess?
Princess Twilight Sparkle:
Maybe you can shed light in that question, Platinum Shadow since they wrote "Our Kjære" which I recall "Kjære" means "Dear".
Shadow:
Where did that letter came from?
Princess Twilight Sparkle:
I got it from a very reliable source.
Shadow:
(Annoyed Sigh)
I see…And who wrote it?
Princess Twilight Sparkle:
There was no name attached to it, but I do know it came from. The Village of Alpha.
Shadow:
(Surprised)
Huh!? They want a Friendship Summit with Equestria Now!?
Luster:
You know this village?
Shadow:
Yeah…unfortunately. Jonamac was living there with his daughter after leaving Ponyville once Bright Mac and Pear Butter got married.
Applejack:
Who?
Apple Bloom:
He's our uncle, AJ. So he used to live there. You haven't told me the story about him and my cousin as you promised, Shadow.
Shadow:
(Hesitant, Scratching Back Of Head, Looks Away)
I…haven't forgotten, but I haven't found the time to tell you about them since I have been training with Rose and spending time with her, Blaze and Krystal. So I couldn't—
Applejack:
If you know about somepony in our family, we have a right to know.
Shadow:
You are right. I promise to tell you everything soon. The Village of Alpha…that was the first village I arrived at with Emma when I started my journey looking for my father who now I know was suffering because of my mom's death.
Luster:
Are you finally coming to terms with that fact?
Shadow:
Not yet. I still need to know more. Since the Diary Crystals are still Red, that means I'm still ways to go from knowing everything about him. But I am not denying he loved my mom…I'm just not willing to give him the benefit of the doubt completely just yet.
Mane 6, Starlight, Tempest, Smolder:
(Thinking, Smug Smile)
Tsundere…
Shadow:
(Notices Smugness, Clears Throat)
My point is…The Village of Alpha is the name of the place and its creatures are called "Alphas" in turn, but they are mostly known as Lýkos. If you are going to ask: Lýkos are literally Wolves. They look physically like Diamond Dogs but are Far More Feral…and since they are all Feral…They can be very emotional and most of the time their emotions tend to be…to put it in a way to not scare you…Pretty Heated.
Florid:
(Blows Raspberry)
Big Whoop! Kirin are just as Volatile when we turn into Niriks!
Shadow:
Not like they do.
Applejack:
How so?
Shadow:
(Morbid Expression)
Well…when they snap…they all resort using their fangs and claws…and the term: "Painting The Town Red" takes a whole new meaning. "Comply And Honor Our Request Or There Will Be War! Insult And Offend Us, There Will Be War!" That's not just casual threats, those are literal and they always keep their word when making statements like that. So infuriating them is not a wise thing to do and when they take part in fights, they always win in the most brutal and savage of ways. It's horrific and extremely colorful.
Scootaloo:
(Scared, Putting A Strong Front)
You are lying to us just to get us worried so you can say "Gotcha!" just like Rainbow Dash does when she pulls a prank, right?
Blaze:
Nope. When Shadow makes that face, he's not clowning around.
Everycreature gets startled as Gabby abruptly opens the room's door and making a very loud noise that Pinkie Pie screamed that everyone screams too; but in reality she wasn't scared, she just wanted to get a rise out of everycreature as she starts laughing after everyone noticed that it was Gabby that scared a few years off of their lives which annoys them all except Shadow since he couldn't believe this happened because he only wanted to give them a slight worry and not the big scare they all went through just now.
Gabby:
Oh, sorry! I didn't know you were telling Ghost Stories.
Shadow:
It wasn't a Ghost Story, but it had the same effect I can tell you that much unfortunately.
Gabby:
Anyhoo…I got a letter for you, Shadow.
Shadow:
I wonder from who is it this time since not everyone knows I am here.
Gabby gives Shadow the letter and notices the writing on it that he quickly opens a dark portal and goes through it. Not even a second he returns to the Cutie Map Room with a box hovering next to him using his Unicorn Magic and Blaze notices that Shadow no longer had the letter and the look on his face worries him as Shadow's Face looks "Doom And Gloom" like he used to have before arriving in Ponyville.
Blaze:
(Worried, Keeping Stern Face)
Oh, Dear…Shadow? Where's the letter you just got? Or should I say: Where's The Letter You Got A Few Months Ago? I say months because a few seconds here in Equestria is actually months in the Chaotic Void.
Shadow:
Oh! It was confiscated as soon as I arrived. That Geezer! Anyhoo…I brought a gift for you, Sister Gabby!
(Gives Box To Gabby)
Gabby:
(Exited, Drooling, Happy Smile)
SHADOW'S SCONES!!! HOW I MISSED THEM!!! The soft and creamy texture of your scones are the best in the whole universe!!! Please don't tell Gilda about this!
Shadow:
I Pinkie Promise: Cross My Heart And Hope To Fly, Stick A Cupcake In My Eye. Your secret is safe with me. Right, Rainbow Dash? Pinkamena?
Rainbow Dash:
Why are you singling us out?
Shadow:
Because you two are the closest ones to Sister Gilda and Pinkamena has loose lips.
Pinkie Pie:
(Crying)
Now you are being mean, Shadow!
(Normal Happy-Go-Lucky Personality)
But I like you and since you Pinkie Promised, I'll let it slide!
Rainbow Dash:
(Face-Hoof, Annoyed)
PINKIE!! Don't Give Him A Pass Like That!!!
Gabby:
Anyhoo…I need to go and continue to deliver the mail. Thanks for Your Special Scones, Shadow! Toodles!!
As Gabby leaves to do her work taking Shadow's Scones with her as she blissfully taste them on the way out, everyone seems to wait for her to be far away from the area as possible and as soon as they know she's can't hear them, everycreature looks at Shadow with Anger, Sadness and Disappointment, even Twilight which Shadow can already tell why they are looking at him like that, but he averts his gaze away annoyingly as everyone berates him that he made his special food for Gabby and not make extra for everycreature else. Rose, Little Cheese and Jersey Mac sees this and are ashamed to see their families act this way. After they all calmed down, they all decided to continue with the original conversation.
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
(Clears Throat)
Back to the original topic…Are you sure that the Threat made by the Lýkos is real?
Shadow:
Oh, it's real alright. Like I said: Once they issue a threat like that, they never back down.
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
If that is true, then I wouldn't feel comfortable sending just the 8 of you on your own. I would like to send somecreature with you just to be safe.
Shadow:
May I make a suggestion on who that could be?
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
Who do you have in mind?
Shadow:
(Fake Smile, Faint Evil Aura)
How about Scootaloo? She's pretty much as reliable as they come.
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
I agree. Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle will accompany you to the Village of Alpha.
Apple Bloom:
What about me?
Applejack:
You are still recovering, Sugar Cube. Also, Rose is starting school soon and I want you to be there for her.
Rose:
(Sad Puppy-Dog Eyes At Apple Bloom)
Apple Bloom:
(Annoyed Defeated Sigh, Smiling)
Yeah…you are right. I want to go with everycreature, but Rose needs me too.
Sweetie Belle:
When is this trip taking place?
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
As soon as possible.
Shadow:
We can be there right now since a few months ago I placed a fast travel point using Q's feathers when I traveled back there.
Sweetie Belle:
Sorry Twilight but I have made a very important promise, so I can't go with Scootaloo and the others.
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
If it's that important, I understand. Do you need any help with you Friendship Quest?
Sweetie Belle:
(Blushing, Maintaining Composure)
Yes, I do. He's pretty reliable for a dummy.
Everycreature:
(Thinking, Smug Smile)
Tsundere…
Shadow:
(Sighs)
Oh, Brother…Where Art Thou…Well…when everyone's ready, meet me at the Main Entrance of Ponyville. I usually place my Fast Travel Points there.
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
Very well. Everycreature gather everything you need. You will leave to the Village of Alpha as soon as you are ready.
Shadow:
Make that a 30 minute preparation. The Lýkos don't like being kept waiting, especially their Prince: Prince Fenrir.
Princes Twilight Sparkle:
You know him?
Shadow:
He's one of my first friends. He's a great guy, but a little too serious if you ask me.
Scootaloo:
Like you?
Shadow:
More than me. So try and behave around him.
After hearing Shadow say that Prince Fenrir is more serious than him starts to worry everycreature as they already know how Shadow is when he is serious.
Scene 21.2: Village Of Alpha, Main Entrance, 2:00 PM
Upon arriving at the village, everycreature was given a mean look due to the fact that they were outsiders, but as soon as the Lýkos saw Shadow, they all started to murmur among themselves which worries all of his friends. Just then, a Lýkos with spiky fur that looks almost like Shadow's spiky mane, as well as his piercing red eyes and cool no-nonsense expression and demeanor makes this Lýkos a very cool looking one out of the bunch.
???:
(Glares At Shadow)
Platinum Shadow. Why You Double Crossing Two-Faced Son Of A Jackal! You Have Some Guts Showing Your Face Around Here After What You Pulled.
Shadow:
(Glares At Fen, Smug Smile)
Who? Me? Yeah, You Really Deserved It In My Most Arrogant Opinion, Fen.
Fenrir:
That Is Prince Fenrir To You. The Only Reason You Are Allowed Here Is Because Of My Parents. If It was Up To Me—
Shadow:
Don't Make Promises You Can't Keep…"Prince Fen".
Fenrir:
(Annoyed Scoff)
Know this, Platinum Shadow…Pull that stunt again and you won't be leaving this village again…ever.
Shadow:
(Annoyed Scoff)
Whatever.
As Prince Fenrir leaves furiously, everycreature now fears what Shadow did to receive such a welcome from who he considers his friend. When they were escorted to where they will be spending the next few days while doing the friendship summit, they all surround Shadow…
Krystal:
(Worried, Sad Eyes & Voice)
Aniki? Why is your "First Friend" who is supposed to be a "Great Guy" hates you so much?
Shadow starts to get nervous seeing Krystal this emotional, then he looks at Blaze's direction and notices him smiling mischievously only for him to look away to stop Shadow from noticing, but failed.
Shadow:
(Thinking, Annoyed)
You Jerk!!! Using Krystal to get me to talk!? Have You No Shame!?!?!?
(Clears Throat, Out Loud)
That's my business, not yours. So stay out of it.
Luster:
Stop being antagonistic Shadow and tell us what happened.
Shadow:
Alright. If you must know…some time when Emma and I got here something actually happened.
Scootaloo:
Was it connected to Apple Bloom's Uncle and Cousin?
Shadow:
What happened that day was…
Everycreature:
(Worried)
…Was?
Shadow:
(Evil Sneer)
Not Important!
Everycreature:
(Furious)
WHAT DID YOU SAY!?!?!?
Shadow:
(Smug Attitude & Smile)
HA! So this is why that Annoying Geezer and my Ancestors love saying that. I could get used to doing this a lot from now on!
Everycreature:
(Furious)
NONONONONO!!! NONE OF THAT!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!
Shadow:
Your mouths say "No, No, No!", but your body language says "Yes, Yes, Yes!".
Everycreature:
(Furious)
JERK!!!
Shadow:
I got to go. Stay out of trouble everyone.
Blaze:
Where are you going?
Shadow:
That's…
(Evil Smile)
…Not Important.
Blaze:
(Furious)
STOP THAT!!!
Shadow:
Now you all know how I feel when I deal with my First Teacher. Laters!
Shadow leaves the room coldly without telling any of them what had happened in that village when he was there.
Luster:
So what should we do, Scootaloo?
Scootaloo:
(Annoyed Sigh)
Darn that Shadow! I'll go after him. The rest of you look around the village and stay out of trouble until we meet the royal family for the summit.
Luster:
I really wished Shadow would have told us more about the Lýkos. We could have found common ground with them.
Scootaloo:
You don't have any books that tell you about them?
Luster:
There are barely any books on them, but I found something before in just one book, but I didn't get to read it because we were late. It was something about a Festival held during the coldest night of the year, but I never got to find out which month of the year is held.
Florid:
(Excited)
I hope it is tonight! Please let it be tonight!!
Blaze:
I highly doubt it would be that easy. Looks like we have to try and not overstep while we're here.
Scootaloo:
Yeah. Just like Blaze said: stay out of trouble while we're here. If anything happens, get to me as soon as you can. I am your chaperon after all. Split into groups of 3 in order for nothing bad to happen.
Blaze:
I will go with Krystal and Luster. If we find Shadow, we have a better chance to get him to talk since he closer to the three of us.
Slipstream:
Gatz and Flurry are coming with me.
Scootaloo:
That leaves Florid and Yavish with me. Try to keep a low profile as much as you can. As soon as you find Shadow, return here and stop him from leaving this room. Since he can't teleport like a Pro on his own, he won't go far.
With everycreature in agreement, they all head out into the village to look for Shadow meanwhile as for Shadow himself is visiting the village's memorial stone where the names of all who have passed away are etched there. As he approaches the stone, he looks around the memorial to find something and upon closer look, he finds a Jasper in the shape of an apple nearby as it instills a deep sadness to him as he whispers a name: "Ana". As they searched for Shadow, Blaze, Krystal and Luster stumble upon Fenrir who seems to be having a bad day.
Fenrir:
You are Shadow's Friends.
Blaze:
Luster is. Me and Krystal are Shadow's Siblings.
Fenrir:
So it's true. Shadow was living in the Dragon Lands for many years after he left here. I believe he told you everything since you are that close.
Blaze:
Hardly! Even if we are as close as that, he hasn't told us a thing and I know how this goes…you don't believe us. So allow me to prove it…in the Dragon Lands, we makes challenges to get what we want. So I, Prince Blaze Of The Dragon Lands, Challenge You, Prince Fenrir To Any Trial Of Your Choosing.
Fenrir:
(Smiling)
You really are that close to Shadow. Very well. I, Prince Fenrir Accept Your Challenge And I Here By Do So In A Race.
Blaze:
So how are we going to do this?
Fenrir:
We have Track Field. We can do our race there. Since you have wings, no flying. We all know Flying always outdoes Running.
Blaze:
Fine by me, I'll have you know I placed top 10 during The Running Of The Leaves ever since Equestria started allowing other creatures to participate. If I win you tell us everything on Shadow's time here.
Fenrir:
That is fair, but if I win I will ask for something in return.
Blaze:
And that is?
Fenrir:
That's…Not Important.
Blaze, Luster, Krystal:
(Annoyed, Facepalm)
Please Knock That Off!
Fenrir:
(Laughing)
I Can See Why Shadow's Teacher And Ancestors Loves Saying This Quote. It is quite fun teasing others like this. I should do this more often.
Blaze, Luster, Krystal:
(Annoyed)
NONONONONO!!! NONE OF THAT!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!
Some time later, Scootaloo along with Florid and Yavish are looking for Shadow, but as she was walking around, she stumbles on a little Pegasus Filly with a Very Pale As White As Snow Coat and a Blue-Sky Sparkly Mane similar to Shadow's Mane; her eyes are Heterochromia with One Eye As Blue As A Sapphire While The Other Has A Golden Iris With A Black Sclera And A Cat-Like Slit Pupil Unlike Her Other Eye Which Has A Normal Round Pupil. Before she could interact with the scared filly, a group of Lýkos wearing Royal Guard Armor arrested Scootaloo, Florid and Yavish as the little filly runs away. Upon arriving in a dungeon, Scootaloo sees that Luster, Blaze, Krystal, Slipstream, Flurry, and Gatz are here too, which worries and in a way annoys her as she sees Blaze avoiding eye contact with Scootaloo to no end.
Scootaloo:
(Annoyance Escalating To Fury, Trying To Stay Calm)
What happened?
Blaze:
(Ashamed)
I…sort of made a bet with Prince Fenrir and I…lost. I knew Wolves were fast, but I never thought he was that fast. He could give anycreature a run for their money during the Running Of The Leaves even me since I was one of the top ten runners and lost to him.
Scootaloo:
What did you bet?
Luster:
If Blaze won we would know what happened between Shadow and Fenrir. But he never told us what he wanted if he won. Now we know.
Scootaloo:
(Annoyed Sigh)
For some reason I am not surprised. Where's Shadow?
Krystal:
(Saddened, Worried)
He's not here. I hope he's alright.
Blaze:
Don't worry. Shadow might be a jerk, but he's not an idiot. Plus he is a talented defense attorney. He'll get us out with no effort.
Slipstream:
Unless what he did here was really that bad.
Flurry:
Please don't say that. You are jinxing our good luck.
Slipstream:
Whatever.
???:
Sheesh. You guys are too much.
Shadow arrives escorted by the Royal Guard and at first they were hopeful, but their hopes are dashed the moment he is placed along with them in the dungeon cell as they start staring him with a disappointing stare.
Shadow:
(Annoyed Sigh)
You think this is my fault, don't you?
Scootaloo:
(Losing Patience, Deeply Annoyed)
What happened here, Shadow? For real.
Shadow:
That's…
Scootaloo:
(Furious)
IF YOU SAY "NOT IMPORTANT" I'M GOING TO BOP YOU ONE!!!
Shadow:
...…Not Important.
Scootaloo:
(Smacks Shadow Over The Head Hard)
I WARNED YOU!!!
Shadow:
(Smug Smile)
To be honest…it was worth it! Anyways, Fen will be coming here soon to give us an offer. When he does, do not say anything. Leave the talking to me and when we say something weird, DO NOT Get Involved. Remember that we are not in Equestria. Things work differently here.
This worries everycreature as Scootaloo is about to talk to Shadow more about what he meant, Fenrir arrives at the dungeon and looks at Shadow and the others.
Fenrir:
Having fun, Shalashaska?
Shadow:
As much fun as you, Atreus.
Everycreature:
(Confused)
Huh? What? Who?
Fenrir:
I think we are confusing them. Let's get down to business. Do you want to go through the Odin Trial or the Mímir Trial?
Shadow:
Mímir. The Odin Trial takes way too long.
Fenrir:
Then let us begin. How do you plea? Guilty Or Innocent?
Shadow:
Innocent.
Fenrir:
On What Grounds?
Shadow:
Because We Are So Cool It's Criminal.
Everycreature:
(Shocked)
EEEEEEHHHHHH!?!?!?
Fenrir:
Sentence?
Shadow:
Firing Squad.
Fenrir:
Your Execution will be carried out immediately. Take them to the Main Plaza and remember to blindfold them.
Everycreature started to question all that's happening especially that said that they are innocent, and tried to fight back only to be overpowered by not only the Royal Guard, but shockingly Shadow himself too that they all lose consciousness. When they wake up, they feel that they are tied up to a large pole with their arms tied behind their back and they can all hear the Lýkos chanting a strange song in Norwegian: it was a nice, beautiful and emotional song; sadly the song feels to be their swansong since the are about to be sent to meet Lord Thanatos as they will be collected by his sisters, The Keres.
Scootaloo:
(Furious)
PLATINUM SHADOW!!! I SWEAR THAT I WILL HAUNT YOU FOR THE REST OF THE AFTERLIFE FOR THIS!!!
Luster:
Shadow! You can stop this! Please!
Shadow:
Sorry, Luster but this is the only way to prevent a war breaking out. This is for the best.
Luster:
That's Not True! You Can Stop This Because You Are A Ali—
Blaze, Krystal:
WE ACCEPT OUR FATE WITH THE UTMOST DIGNITY!
Everycreature:
(Scared For Their Life, Blue In The Face)
NONONONONO!!! NONE OF THAT!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!
Luster:
(Whispering)
Blaze! Krystal! What are you—?
Blaze, Krystal:
(Whispering)
Never reveal Shadow's Secret like that! Ever!!
Fenrir:
Any last words, Platinum Shadow?
Shadow:
(Excited Voice)
Please Aim For My Mouth! I Want It To Go Smoothly Down My Throat!
Everycreature:
(Disturbingly Shocked)
Eeeeeehhhhhh!?!?!?
Fenrir:
(Laughing)
As you wish. READY! AIM!! FIRE!!!
Everycreature screams in terror as the Firing Squad hits them all with their ammunition which they find oddly weird as their body feel cold and unexpectedly slimy as they hear Shadow eating happily. When their blindfolds are removed the see that it was a "Cherry Pie" Firing Squad and a banner that says "Loki Festival" as they see Shadow and Fenrir eating red colored foods as well as drinking an oddly red colored cider.
Shadow:
(Laughing, Smiling, Raises Cider Glass)
Happy Loki Festival Everyone! To Loki!
Lýkos:
(Laughing, Smiling, Raising Cider Glasses)
TO LOKI!!!
Everycreature:
(Shocked, Furious)
WHAT…IN…THE…HAY…IS GOING ON HERE!?!?!?
Shadow:
As Rainbow Dash loves to say: "GOTCHA!!!"
Everycreature:
(Furious)
PLATINUM SHADOW!!!
After everyone calmed down, Shadow and Fenrir explain themselves to everycreature…
Everycreature:
The Festival Of Loki?
Fenrir:
It's a festival to celebrate the idea of having fun by pulling pranks on a specific month.
Luster:
The coldest night of the year.
Fenrir:
The Celebration was changed to Once A Month after what happened with Jonamac.
Scootaloo:
Apple Bloom's Uncle. What happened to—
???:
(Imposing Deep Voice)
We are forbidden to talk about that with outsiders and we have forbidden Platinum Shadow to speak of it as well.
At that moment a Very Large, Scary, Imposing and Muscular Lýkos appears wearing royal garments, cape and crown with scars all over his face and body as he approaches Scootaloo; but after thinking that she was going to be in the afterlife just moments ago, she isn't scared of him as she stands her ground.
Scootaloo:
(Annoyed, Bows)
I'm Scootaloo. The Chaperon for Platinum Shadow and his friends.
Ulv:
(Bows)
I am King Ulv. Leader of the Lýkos and Father of Fenrir. Thank you for your patience and apologies for the Prank. It was my Son and Platinum Shadow's Idea. However since the Festival needed a high caliber prank, that is where you came in.
Scootaloo:
Is that why you sent that threatening letter?
Ulv:
(Annoyed)
Platinum Shadow asked this of us a few hours ago while we placed you in our dungeon so we could discuss this without your interference. We never sent a letter to your Equestria seeking this "Friendship Summit". Whoever did wanted to create turmoil between our nations.
Scootaloo:
(Surprised)
WHAT!?
Shadow:
That's why I went off alone for so long. I needed to get answers and I found out that the letter was not written by anyone within the royal family or those close to them. But it was written in way that only those within the Royal Family or someone close to them could do, but none could match the claw-writing of this letter we got.
Scootaloo:
Why would anycreature do this?
Ulv:
Somecreature that would profit with us going to war. I will not be playing games with such an anonymous fool and we will not be joining in this stupidity called Friendship Alliance with Equestria. The Alphas will NEVER seek an alliance with outsiders. Not Even Equestria. You can stay the night, but as soon as sunrise comes in, you shall leave immediately. Am I clear?
Scootaloo:
Transparently Clear, Your Highness.
Ulv:
Enjoy the Festival.
As King Ulv leaves, Shadow breaks the dampening mood that he left as everycreature and Lýkos are enjoying the food and laughing at jokes, dancing, telling stories and singing. Later that night as everycreature is going to call it a night, they all take turn smacking Shadow over the head that even Krystal too part in it, but she only gave him a tap.
Everycreature:
(Furious)
YOU JERK!!! HOW COULD YOU!?!?!?
Shadow:
3 Reasons. Reason 1 – That letter was suspicious. As you heard King Ulv, no one here sent any letter to Equestria with the threat of War. So I needed to do some investigating. Reason 2 – I wanted to enjoy the Festival of Loki. Have you tasted all of the red food? Like Tartarus I was going to miss this Festival. Plus the pranks are also very enjoyable. Reason 3 – I wanted to prove to Scootaloo here that I will never stop being a Maverick, Rogue, Loner, Cynic, Smart-Alec and World's Biggest Jerk.
Scootaloo:
(Furious)
THAT'S WHY YOU NOMINATED ME TO COME HERE!?!?!?
Shadow:
(Evil Smile)
Now you get it!
(Evil Loud Laughter)
After listening to his confession, Scootaloo just hoofed Shadow in the face that the sound of the hit could be heard all over the village as well as his scream of pain. The next morning at the Main Entrance near the Fast Travel Point, Shadow has a bandage covering his left cheek in the shape of an "X" meanwhile everycreature is worried about him. As they get ready to leave, Fenrir appears with a few bags of his own.
Shadow:
Fen? Why are you bringing all of that?
Fenrir:
My Father does NOT want to make peace with Equestria…However…I am the next in line for the throne, so I convinced him to allow me to have an educational traveling experience just like you, Emma and Ana. So I decided to "Visit" Ponyville as my first destination in my globetrotting education.
(Smiling, Winks)
Shadow:
(Chuckles)
I get it. What do you say "Scootaloo-Sensei"?
Scootaloo:
(Annoyed Scoff)
If he's well-behaved unlike a certain Maverick, Rogue, Loner, Cynic, Smart-Alec and World's Biggest Jerk that we all know and are staring at, then he can come.
Fenrir:
Do not worry. I only behaved that way because of the Festival of Loki. Since Equestria does not have such festivals, I will not act in such a manner unless you do have such an event.
Scootaloo:
No, we don't have such events!
(Thinking)
I need to keep him away from both Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash. Who know how much trouble this will bring if they go on a Pranking Spree.
Shadow:
(Whispering To Fenrir, Evil Smile)
Don't worry, Fen. I'll introduce you to Rainbow Dash and Pinkamena when we get to Ponyville. They are both Pranking Riots In The Making.
Fenrir:
(Whispering To Shadow, Evil Smile)
I'm looking forward to it, my dear friend.
Krystal:
(Overhears Whispers, Saddened, Worried, Sighs)
Aniki…
Blaze:
(Overhears Whispers, Saddened, Worried, Sighs)
Oh, Dear…
Scootaloo:
(Overhears Whispers, Annoyed, Thinking)
Calm down, Scootaloo. Calm down! Rainbow Dash and Pinkie will reign him in so this doesn't happen again…I hope…
(Out Loud)
Let's go home already. I want to go to my own bed and sleep the day off to forget all of this happened.
Shadow:
(Condescending Singsong Voice)
Whatever you say, Sensei!
And with that, Scootaloo smacks Shadow again over the head as the little filly saw everything, but what catches her heterochromia eyes is Shadow's Element of Life as they teleport back to Ponyville using the Fast Travel Point. The little filly takes flight and heads to Ponyville as she speaks to herself…
???:
(Innocent Girl Voice)
Mama…I Found It! I Found The Thief That Stole Our Treasure! I Will Get It Back And Make You All Better Again! I Promise On My Life!
As she flies southwest, heading to Ponyville unknown to her that she was being watched by Clyde who was tasked by both Blight Terror and Princess Sunset Shimmer to keep tabs on Shadow and his friends. He wasn't expecting to see the daughter of a former ally, which now worries him as he doesn't know if he should report this strange little filly or keep quiet about it as Limbo is assisting him on this mission.
Limbo:
What should we do, Uncle Clyde?
Clyde:
(Face-Hoof)
Oi, Vey…Looks like we have no choice but to tell Blight about the Pequeñita. If I were to tell Sunset, things would get a little difficult not only for us, but Shadow too since that little filly exists in that other world.
Limbo:
Who is she exactly?
Clyde:
Platinum Shadow's Little Sister…
To Be Continued…