//------------------------------// // Trying to Get Information // Story: Fear Strikes in Equestria // by Big Imagination E //------------------------------// Meanwhile with Twilight and Spike they were trying to get information on how they can stop King Sombra. But so far they got nothing. "Are you sure? Positively sure?" Twilight said. "Im sorry. I wish I can help you. But I can't remember much since King Sombra came to power. Have we really been gone for a thousand years?" A crystal pony said. With Kyle and the Crystaling they were watching from behind a house. "King Sombra's spell really did a number on them. It's almost like they have amnesia from that." Kyle said. "Yes Master. The Crystal Ponies can't seem to remember anything about how to protect the Empire. It looks like King Sombra didn't want anyone to stop him from taking it." The Crystaling said. "Let's check on the others. See if they got anything." Kyle said as the two left. Back with Twilight and Spike they didn't get anything from her. She closed the door and they got off the steps. "Well that was a total bust." Spike said. "Maybe the others are having better luck." Twilight said. With Rainbow she was trying to force some information out of another crystal pony. But ended with the same result. "There has to be a way to protect the Empire. Do you know anything about it huh?" Rainbow said getting in her face. "I wish I knew. Really." The crystal pony said. But Rainbow wasn't giving up. "Come on! You gotta know something!!" Rainbow said but got shocked by purple lightning and scaring the pony. But he stopped and slowly went to her calmly. "Im so sorry about that miss. But are you sure that you can't remember anything about how to protect the Empire?" Kyle said. "Yes. I don't have any information." She said leaving. "Well if Rainbow wasn't forcing her then we be getting somewhere Master." The Crystaling said. "Yes. Well let's see how the others are coming along." Kyle said as the two left. With Fluttershy she tried asking nicely about how to protect the Empire but the crystal ponies weren't responding and were all in the dumps. She was about to use her Stare but decided not to. Kyle and the Crystaling saw this and they facepalmed. With Pinkie she pretended to be a ninja to gather information. But that obviously didn't work as they didn't understand the tactics she did. Kyle and the Crystaling frowned as they shook their heads in disappointment. With Rarity she did the exact opposite and instead gave a speech to the crystal ponies and they were confused as heck. She finished and smiled while they disappeared. Kyle and the Crystaling weren't not impressed by that. "Really girl? You seriously gonna act like that?" Kyle said. Everyone got back to the Empire and Kyle showed up with the Crystaling with disappointed looks on their faces. "I take it you all had no luck." Kyle said. "Yeah. I got nothing! But you didn't have to zap me!!" Rainbow said. Rarity was still doing her mane before they all looked at her. "Oh I got nothing." Rarity said. "Of course you didn't. You were in Crystal Fantasyland!" The Crystaling said. She frowned as Fluttershy came to her but relieved to be Pinkie. "My cover has been blown! Repeat blown!" Pinkie said. "How about you stop with the jokes and take this seriously stupid?!?" The Crystaling said. "Whoa man calm down. None of the other girls got any information either. It's obvious that Sombra's spell gave them amnesia." Kyle said. "He's right. They can't remember anything." Fluttershy said. "Which is why I got some back up. Get in here Crystal Warriors!!" Kyle said. The crystal radios came out and started playing the music. Then to everyone's surprise 4 warriors came from the ceiling and landed right in front of them. The girls were all shocked as Twilight turned off the music and stared at them. "Kyle. Who the hay are they?!" Twilight said. "Girls meet the Crystal Warriors. Diamond Surfer, Emerald Shine, Raging Ruby, and Sparkle Sapphire. They are my crew and will help in anyway." Kyle said. "Well im glad you got back up. But here's something you should hear. The only thing I was able to get out of the crystal ponies was something about a library." Applejack said. That statement made Twilight twitch. "A library? Why didn't you say so?!" Twilight said as she headed off. "I thought I just did." Applejack said as the others followed her. "Her noggin definitely went bye bye after hearing that Master." Sapphire said. "Yes it did. But maybe that library contains the answer we need." Kyle said as they all headed off. They all arrived at the library and inside was all made out of crystal and lots of books to read. Twilight couldn't breathe properly as she saw this. "I just...I dont what to....there are no words." Twilight said. "Yep. Her brain's been turned into mush." Emerald said. "Ok guys let's focus here. We need a way to protect the Empire." Kyle said as they heard a voice drawing their attention. "Um may I help you?" The librarian said. "Yes. We are looking for a book." Twilight said. "Well we have plenty of those." The librarian said. "You do. You really do." Twilight said in wonder. "Forgive her clueless nature ma'am. To be specific were looking for a book that can tell us about how to protect the Empire like back in the day." Raging Ruby said. "Oh a history book. Yes." The librarian said smiling but didn't say where. "And do you know where we can find it?" Diamond said. "I don't know. Im not sure if I work here." The librarian said as the Crystal Warriors facepalmed. "Sombra's got to her too Master." The Crystaling said. "Alright guys new plan. We split up and find the book we need." Kyle said as everyone split up. "Lemme know if you need anything." The librarian said. Everyone looked all around for the book they needed but so far they can't find it. 2 hours went by and they were lost on finding it. "Anyone else think that this is a lost cause?" Applejack said. "It's not just you AJ. There's no sign of that o e specific book." Kyle said. "Master!! I think I found the book!!" Emerald said drawing everypony's attention. "Nice work Emerald!" Kyle said. He gave Kyle the book and Twilight saw the title. "History of the Crystal Empire. I just hope it has the answers we need." Twilight said opening the book. Back at the Crystal Empire Twilight shared the info to her brother and Cadence to see if that will stop Sombra. "The Crystal Faire is an annual event held in the Crystal Empire. It was established by the Crystal Ponies' first queen and became their most important tradition. The Faire is held every year to "renew the spirit of love and unity in the Empire so the Crystal Ponies could protect it from harm. My friends and I can put it together. Everything we need to know is in the book." Twilight said. "That sounds pretty promising." Shining said as Cadence started growing more tired than ever. "We'll get started right away. Come on Spike. We got a Crystal Faire to put together." Twilight said as Diamond took the book off of Spike and ran to catch up. In the other room where her friends are she went to them and started singing. Everyone joined in the song as they were all decorating for the Crystal Faire. By the time they were all finished Twilight smiled and the song ended. "It looks amazing! I don't know how I could done this without you." Twilight said. Back in the throne room Kyle and the Crystal Warriors were still concerned about the fair. Though everything was true in the book they still had second thoughts. "Master. I don't know if this Crystal Faire can really stop King Sombra. I mean everything in the book was true but something is missing." Diamond said. "Well when I was reading that it did mention something about a crystal heart being the centerpiece of the fair. But the problem is no one has seen it for years." Emerald said. Kyle was thinking til he heard what Emerald said. "Wait. A crystal heart you say Emerald?" Kyle said. "Yes. The book said that it was the centerpiece of the first fair. Legend has it that when it gains enough love and peace it reaches it's full power and can vanquish any threat." Emerald said. "Hmm. Interesting. And does this crystal heart rid of the shadows that lurk in the Empire?" Kyle said. "We dont know for sure. But im guessing that maybe we just need that to vanquish Sombra." Emerald said. Kyle thought about it and after thinking about it he has the answer. "You might be on to something. If we can find that crystal heart and bring it out we can stop King Sombra with ease." Kyle said. "But Master. No one knows where it is after a thousand years. It could take a while to find it." Sapphire said. "He's got a point. How can we possibly find the crystal heart in time before Cadence's horn stops glowing?" Raging Ruby said pointing at Cadence. "Now that's A real good question. Ok boys here's what we'll do. We'll go see how the Crystal Faire is doing so far and if Twilight made a fake version of the crystal heart then her friends can provide a distraction while we look for the real one. That way if Sombra breaks through the shield we'll be ready to light that sucker." Kyle said as he and the Crystal Warriors laughed. "Excellent plan Master. Do you have any idea how much pain he's gonna be in once were through with him?" Diamond said. "He'll be in so much pain he will never return to harm the Crystal Ponies." Emerald said. "Exactly boys. Alright let's roll out!!" Kyle said as he and the Crystal Warriors were heading out to put their plan in motion.