Before you read this, please know that my grammar isn't always on the mark, and i do mess up sometimes, so if you see any thing wrong please let me know. Also i thought this music would help set the mood for the theme.

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It's finally time for the final confrontation with Tainted Mist, both had been waiting for this very day, Lightning takes her place in front of the others, "Tainted! This all ends today! Let me show you why..."

"Pathetic fillies, if i knew this was going to happen... I would have done away with you from the start." Tainted is furious at this unfortunate turn of events.

After hearing enough from Tainted, Lightning interjects, "We both have different ideas on what's pathetic. Cause if you ask me, pathetic is a monster like you getting beaten by somepony like me."

Amused, Tainted smirks and replies, I admire your ability to keep making threats, we both know how empty they are, but it's starting to get old!" annoyed with Lightning's constant boasting, she charges forward.

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"Lightning? Can you hear me?" asks Princess Celestia, who is watching from the mirror in Canterlot Castle.

Before she can get another word out of her mouth, Luna, her sister comes inside, curious as to what's happening, "Sister, what's wrong? What is it?" asks Luna, concerned about the current situation at hoof.

Celestia can't believe her eyes, "It's incredible, they're so evenly matched. Lightning is keeping up with Tainted so well, and matching her blow for blow. But they're running out of time, if they don't stop fighting like this, Lightning won't stand a chance." Luna walks up next to her sister and takes a look for herself and gets a glimpse of The Prism Force.

Still not sure why Lightning would be in trouble, she asks, "But you said she was doing fine." Tainted has taken a real beating, but refuses to give up.

Celestia nods, agreeing with Luna. But something is wrong, it's as if Tainted isn't fighting at full strength, at least not yet. "Yes, but if the transformation ends... and it will, the fight will be be lost. Lightning must hurry and end this before it's too late."

It's hard enough that she must sit by and watch, but Luna feels there must be a way they can assist, "Sister, there must be something we can do to save Lightning Flicker, right?" asks Luna.

Again Celestia tries to calm her sister's fears, "Luna, I understand how you feel. But you charging in will only create more problems for Lightning. It's all up to them now, they are our last hope. Have faith, sister." Luna seems to stop pacing around aimlessly and continues to watch the battle unfold.

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Back on the battlefield, Lightning and Tainted are at a standstill, none have made a move and yet a smile seems to come Tainted for some reason. "Well now, Lightning, are you having second thoughts about challenging a superior pony like me? I cannot be defeated! Not by you or anypony else!" making the first move she runs toward Lightning, but is sent reeling back by solid hoof to her face.

Angry and frustrated, she shouts to lightning, "You annoying fool!" before she can block it, Lightning is hit by a spell and is sent skidding back, panting heavily. "Well now, satisfied?" asks Tainted, seeming to smile at her foes expense.

But Light is still a bit winded, but manages to speak, "Is that the best you can do?" asked Lightning, almost seeming to laugh.

Confused, Tainted tilts her head, "What?"

Lightning repeats her last words, "I said, is that the best you can do?"

Not amused by Lightning's words, Tainted shouts loudly, "Watch your tongue!" again Tainted comes at her, but is quickly anticipated and countered and struck in the chest and returns with a few repetitions and a swift buck to send her back, hooves digging into the ground so Tainted can stop herself.

Losing her temper, Tainted screams out in anger, "Damn it! I swear i'll repay every last blow you've dealt me ten fold, no! A hundred fold! Your time is up, Lightning."

But suddenly Lightning says something Tainted never expected, "It's Done."

Again Tainted is unsure what this means, their fight had only just begun. "What do you mean, done? Well? Answer me! Why are you giving up?"

It should have been obvious to Tainted, but Lightning humors her by explaining: "You've been coming at me with everything you've got, but it's finally caught up with you, your magic energy is falling fast. The fact is, I don't see the point in fighting you anymore. Your pride is already shot, and in the end... That's god enough for me." Tainted cannot believe her own ears, this pony is mocking her abilities.

Lightning continues her explanation, "You were so sure of your own power, you never imagined anypony could bring you down...especially me." Lightning smirks at Tainted, and keeps going. " heh, now you know what failure feels like. You see... I don't want to keep fighting you because I've already won." says Lightning with a smile.

"So go crawl off somewhere and hide, i don't really care. Like I said, it's done. Your days of terrorizing other ponies is over, I don't ever want to see your face again." Lightning suddenly releases the transformation, returning to her normal state.

Feeling mocked, Tainted is angry ad seems ready to attack again, "Why you! That is the last straw." Lightning turns her back to tainted and starts to fly off. "You lie! I am not beaten, not yet!" Tainted sends a blast of crystals at Lightning, getting her immediate attention.

Now Lightning is disappointed, Tainted was given a chance to give up her evil ways, but chose to throw her life away. "I warned you! But you didn't listen; I gave you one last chance to walk away, and you blew it!" shouts lightning as she transforms back into the Prism force once again. I will say it once more: There's no point in fighting you anymore like this, especially if you're resorting to ameatuer spells like that one." Knowing how much Tainted wants this fight to end in her favor, it's just not worth it anymore.

She can see Tainted wants this fight, but at the same time would prefer Tainted just leave. "If you really want to decide a winner, then fine... But first build your magic back up and learn a few new spells." said Lightning in a sassy tone.