Kyle was confused as Celestia mentioned something about a crystal empire. But Twilight on the other hand was freaking out again thinking she didn't study for that.
"The Crystal Empire? Im sorry! I thought I studied! I don't think there's anything in my books abou..." Twilight said but got interrupted.
"There wouldn't be." Celestia said shocking Twilight.
"You wouldn't remembered it existed at all. Even my knowledge of the Crystal Empire limited." Celestia said as she took out a crystal and used her magic to summon a map of the Crystal Empire. "But what I do know is that it contains a powerful magic."
"Um Celestia? If I may ask you this. What exactly is the Crystal Empire?" Kyle said.
"Ah yes lemme explain. A thousand years ago King Sombra a unicorn whose heart is black as night took over the Crystal Empire." She said as the head of Sombra appeared. "He was ultimately overthrown, turned to shadow and banished into the ice of the Arctic North." She said as Sombra was trapped in the ice. "But not before he was able to place a curse on the empire. A curse that caused it to be banished into thin air." She finished as the map vanished.
"The Empire is filled with hope and love. And those things are reflected across Equestria." Celestia said as the crystal shined a rainbow. "But if hatred and fear take over then all lives will be lost." Celestia said as the crystal glowed evil trapping the two. Then she made it disappear.
"Ok im caught up. An evil king has returned and we got to stop him." Kyle said.
"Yes. Which is why I need your help to protect it." Celestia said.
"You want me to protect an entire empire?" Twilight said.
"As I said it's A different kind of test." Celestia said as she put the crystal away. "But one im certain you will pass."
Twilight now looked determined. "Where do I begin?"
"By joining Princess Cadence and Shining Armor at the Crystal Empire. Take Kyle with you. He may come handy." Celestia said.
"My brother's there?" Twilight said happy.
"He is. Plus your Ponyville friends will join you there as well. When you pass i'll know your ready for the next level of your studies." Celestia said.
But Luna didn't believe that. That made Twilight nervous.
"But what if I fail?" Twilight said.
"You won't." Celestia said.
"But wha.." Twilight said but got shocked by Kyle.
"She said that you won't. Now quit freaking out and let's stop this Sombra." Kyle said.
They were about to walk out but Celestia stopped them.
"But Twilight." Celestia said as Twilight faced her. "In the end it must be you and you only to ultimately do what it takes to help Cadence and Shining Armor protect the Empire. Do you understand?"
Twilight nodded yes.
"Good. Now Kyle? Would you see us in the throne room please?" Celestia said.
"Yes your highness." Kyle said as Twilight headed out where Spike was waiting.
"Twilight! That was quick! Lemme guess you got a perfect score!" Spike said but no answer. He tried answering her but she didn't reply. Just a sad look on her face was telling him she's worried about the task.
Meanwhile in the Canterlot throne room we see the sisters and Kyle in here discussing something that can help Twilight stop Sombra.
"Ok ladies. What exactly did you need to discuss?" Kyle said.
"Well for starters how were you able to possess such electric power in your body?" Luna said.
"I honestly don't know. All I know is that I accidentally fell into a tank of nightmare eels and got bit. For some reason the electricity surged in my body and making me look like this." Kyle said.
"I see. Well it appears your power may come useful to stop Sombra. But you need something else to achieve that." Luna said.
"And what would that be? Shouldn't this be enough?" Kyle said.
"Technically yes. However we can't let Sombra take the Empire again. So you will have this to help you." Celestia said as she used her magic to give Kyle a necklace with a medallion of different animals.
"What is this?" Kyle said.
"This is the Medallion of Animalshifting. It will shapeshift you into different animals that can help you stop Sombra." Celestia said.
"Thanks Celestia. I promise that I will stop Sombra! He's gonna be dead by dawn!" Kyle said.
"Good. Now go. There's no time to waste." Celestia said as Kyle put the medallion on and turned into energy and went out the door.
When he got outside the energy started to form his body til he was whole again. Then he walked to Spike.
"Spike? What's wrong with Twilight this time? Still worried that she might fail?" Kyle said.
"Yeah dude." Spike said as Twilight began to sing.
https://m.She sang all about how she was prepared for anything. Even Spike joined in the song. They sang and danced til it was over and they got to the train station.
"Hey man I forgot to ask. What's that on your neck?" Spike said.
"That is the Medallion of Animalshifting. Celestia said it was supposed to help me shapeshift into animals and stop Sombra." Kyle said.
"Whoa! That's cool. But I think you need some clothes. Since you got only your shorts on and it's cold over there. Rarity can arrange that for you." Spike said.
"Yeah you're probably right. I do need something to keep me warm." Kyle said.
"Don't worry. Rarity has tons of clothes. Im sure she'll let you borrow some. Just remember to return them." Spike said.
"Ok Spike. Let's wait for the others." Kyle said as the trio waited for Twilight's friends to arrive.