G5 Adventures in Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery

A Royal Confrontation

Sunny Starscout, the Equestrians and Mystery Incorporated followed KISS and the bat pony princesses toward the city while they were in the cosmic realm of Kissteria, still not sure of what they were seeing.

This whole cosmic realm was here the whole time? Did that mean that the story that Chikara told them was real too? And if it was, were they really in danger?

It was truly a lot to wrap their heads around. But the ponies were concerned not just for the problem at hoof... but how scared, nervous and sad the princesses looked.

It was like a look Misty often wore while she was on the lookout for Opaline... and she knew she had to help them ease whatever discomfort they had in their hearts.

Misty approached Rose and Emerald, a gentle smile on her face. "Hey... you must be excited to be able to go home and see your family. And I bet they'll be excited to see you too."

"...we understand you're trying to help, Misty, but... our father won't be too happy to see us when we arrive," Rose frowned. "Being a high king and all."

Misty blinked-- so what she assumed really was true! But... she wondered why they never talked about him before now. "King?"

"King Cobalt of the Kissterian Bat Ponies."

Everyone looked up at the sound of the sudden voice, and a golden eyed, gray bat pony with a light purple mane and tail and darker colored armor flew down to them and bowed. "My princesses."

"Captain Moonbeam. A pleasure to see you again as well," Topaz smiled, but then that very smile faded. "We need to speak to the Elder... and our father. We need their expertise in a very drastic matter."

"...it's about the rock, isn't it?" Moonbeam asked them, and their concerned look said it all. "Are you sure that's wise? Your father isn't going to be happy to see you... along with your Equestrian and mortal friends."

"What's he got against us?" Fred asked. "Nothing against you personally," Sapphire explained, "but... over 1500 moons ago, we were sent away from Equestria by the ponies, fearing we would be at risk of being enslaved by an evil alicorn, glowing with fire."

Misty shuddered-- that sounded like Opaline all right. "Our father is the 10th generation king of our people, and... well... he thinks the Equestrians sent us away for other reasons than the fiery alicorn. But we knew better... what our mother taught us in secret before her passing. When we tried to protest, we had a fight," Emerald explained. "That's when we left this land to tour with KISS and try to make mortals happy with our musical talent."

"We haven't been back since," Rose agreed quietly. "Wow, guys... I didn't realize you had it so rough," Daphne frowned. "We're really sorry about your mother."

"She's in a better place now, but... thank you for your sympathy, Daphne," Emerald smiled. "But we mustn't wait another second. Father and the Elder need to know about the tragedy that has come to fall on us... even if we are punished. Moonbeam?"

"Of course. Follow me," Moonbeam said politely as she led them further into the city. However, it seemed practically deserted, and that was something the Demon did not brush aside. "Where is everyone?"

Suddenly, the citizens of Kissteria, men and woman with similar black and white patterns on their faces, came from the buildings, and one of them, wearing a cloak and looking older and wiser, struck Shaggy's attention. "That must be her."

"The Elder!" Sunny said, and she and the other ponies bowed to her as Velma muttered to herself, "She's certainly not The Younger."

Finally, the Elder brought herself forward as the ponies stood up. "A shadow has fallen across Kissteria, and your arrival here only confirms the worst," she said. "The Crimson Witch has the rock."