"Night Light! But most importantly, now they were ready to admit to the ponies of Canterlot they too were responsible for nearly letting the city fall to the Changelings, and now they were ready to do it with grace and humility. "Just who in the hay do you think you are Spike? With that, the girls bade each other farewell, before returning to their homes. Added Maugrim. Now, do me a favour and try not to cry while I'm spying on you.". Snake Bite bowed without a word. "Shining, take four of your men and bring Luna to me. That was the question burdening Applejack's mind, however. Replied Snake. Twilight quizzed. ", "You don't exactly look like it darling. If no resolution could be reached, fighting could then begin. Replied the four guards in unison, following Shining down the hall as he trotted ahead of them. In the background, Black Blade had returned with one of the best spies in the army, Snake Bite. The Princess of Love, accompanied by the other five Element Bearers were heading to Ponyville in order to mend relations with the lavender unicorn, leaving Canterlot vulnerable to attack. Fortunately, this keg did not blow immediately, but it would soon. She is a mare now, not a foal. It was making her apprehensive, but her overall mood was not shaken. ", "And anyway, that's what friends do!" We cannot attack until he says to. "I will not fail you.". "Cadance and Twilight were so close that they did everything together, even the hoofshake. Just please, do not chastise me. Inside their carriage, the mood was quite grim. Don't they realize what they've done? Muffins which ah' and the royal cooks had spent so much time working on! She had finally come to terms with her mistake. Velvet and Night looked at each other, shuffling anxiously as they did so, before deciding it was best if the former explained what happened. The Guard Captain immediately tried to calm down Celestia as best as he could. The spree of devastation seemed to fly by as the Changelings stormed the village, smashing into ponies homes before harvesting their love and setting the place on fire. We do not need this to continue! Spike witnesses it and, after the Changelings are sent away, Twilight is awakened by the same shockwave. "I'm sorry Rarity, but it seems Twilight was right. The Cadance which Twilight had just met did not recognize said hoofshake.". It is because of this that I understood why she was your student. What are we going to tell Twilight?" "Now, the spell should protect you from any attempt at intrusion by the Nightmare Forces. Celestia has requested your presence in the wedding hall immediately.". "And Shining? Eventually, the spell reached its climax as both Night and Velvet were completely enveloped by the light. Do you have any idea..?". We must catch the train". What if that really was Cadance? After thanking the runner, who left the war room immediately, Shining read the letter, which was sent from the village attacked by the Changelings moments earlier. I'm..I'm here to say sorry.". And for Celestia's sake, Twilight was ruthlessly accusing her of being evil to the point where she upsets her! said Shining. Unlike you, I would never leave Twilight unless the circumstances demanded it, but you.you were all so caught up in the wedding that it became all that mattered to you! With that, Spike walked back inside. ", "Yes ma'am. How she, out of her friends, her brother and her mentor was the only one to notice the glints of Chrysalis's evil under the shroud of her poorly rehearsed masquerade, how helpless and shocked she felt when Chrysalis brainwashed Shining, how little her friends took her seriously when she tried to tell them her concerns about the impostor, how hurt and betrayed she felt when they walked out on her, following her brother to comfort a pony who was completely undeserving of any sympathy, regardless of the crocodile tears she shed, how lost everything seemed when Celestia was defeated and she and her friends were captured before they could reach the Elements of Harmony, and how justified she felt after Chrysalis was beaten. There wasn't a hint of delight or joy traceable on her face or in her soul. If anyone asks, we are from Baltimare.". While the Changeling Army may not have been ready to assault the city, the process of finding new recruits gave Skoula time to plan the next great attack. Twilight had just reunited with her brother, who also happened to be the groom. Spike filled me in on everything, especially the part where those five backstabbers wish to apologize.". What if Cadance wasn't an impostor? ", "It was I and Alkaios who came up with a separate plan of attack to deal with the princesses, your Majesty." I may fall, but I will fight you to the bitter end, because that is the reason I am a Royal Guard! The part that struck them the hardest was when he scornfully scolded Twilight and cut her off from his life, Twilight's friends leaving her to melt into a puddle of misery and Princess Celestia stabbing the final dagger into her heart by saying what she said. I don't know how, but I just do. The lieutenants of his army were made up of one of the three pony species, one for the Earth ponies, the pegasi and the unicorns. Velvet took a long look at Night Light, who nodded firmly in response. They had a job to do, and they would get it done. "Attention!" "What is it Granny Smith?" "Oh, well that's a shame", said Night Light, disappointed. At the same time, I felt Celestia wasn't paying any attention herself, which only made me feel worse. DId you not realize the potential ramifications your actions could've had on her? Night moved closer to his wife, who leaned close to him in response. You must let me go with Cadance. ", "I know Dad", sighed Shining. Luna gasped again. Chrysalis, on the other hoof, was not quite finished. The doors remained open, allowing Luna a clear glance at her sister, who was watching her as the two sisters drew closer. "Your Majesty?" "I cannot hold my tongue any longer. I was just thinking about stuff. Despite being calmed by magic, Twilight still let out small sobs. "Yes Luna. Asked Twilight from inside. twilight runs away from her brother's wedding and ends up on earth in the 1920's. she there meets her only chance to fit in a new world. To her, the Royal Guard were as naive as ever, but one should never underestimate their capabilities. Twilight also wished me to inform you that she and Spike will be returning home as soon as they are done packing. Suddenly, with authority Spike threw his hat on the ground, not caring in the slightest about whatever damage it suffered. She loved them all very dearly, which explained the great pain she was feeling. But for now, the three leaders were to help Skoula in planning the attack on the city, before it could be presented to the Queen. They were happy and content, but there was something in their eyes that Applejack could see. Now at the time, we didn't know that she was a fake, so we thought Twilight was being mean. "How are we going to get the message across with Twilight still mad at us? "I understand your grief completely now, Sir Light and Lady Velvet, but while I empathize with your plight, I am not here to promise swift vengeance. "Ok men, engage your disguises. I don't think I can trust them again, not after that. Meanwhile, Luna was first to break the ice between herself and Celestia. "That is a question I am tormented with every day ma'am." Apparently, the Bearer of Magic has distanced herself from her friends, convinced they had betrayed her and left her to die by my hooves. Then it hit him. All three had very well-developed and clever minds, which could use the full capabilities of their respective species to full advantage. "Did you defend Twilight then?" I'll never leave you Twily" Said Cadance soothingly. "I knew it. While she failed to break the shield, Rainbow had certainly gained somepony's attention as the doors to the treehouse balcony opened. We couldn't be more grateful for your help. As she began to sob once more, Spike immediately took the mare in his arms, consoling her for all she was worth. FLASHBACK. He remembered meeting a pony a few days after he had was cured. All you cared about that whole day was playing with the wedding cake decorations! "But nonetheless. Growling with intense menace, Chrysalis looked around her in order to find something to tear apart. "The Elements chose us because we were supposed to be the physical representations of what they stood for. What awaited himself and Twilight now was a long ride home. "Nervous?" Celestia had to personally go down there to restore order, not to mention speaking to Twilight about what happened.". She will be painted matte white and Celestia themed. Said the youngest Royal Guard, a rookie by all appearances. She was sobbing, just loud enough for the Mane 5 to look up one by one in surprise. Standing before Chrysalis was a tall and thick stone gate, which opened immediately to reveal an equally tall iron portcullis. "Then you are ready." I understand why you are upset.". The skin of a killer, Bella!": sparkly vampire skin hits the runway at @DIESEL Autumn/Winter . The wedding hall was one of those scenes at the present time: the picture of purest sadness. How could they simply leave her hurt and alone after everything she had done for them? Cadance was about to speak, but her train of thought instantly derailed. She wondered what could be so important that the Princess needed to speak to her personally. Chrysalis cackled evilly. Once the Princess is captured, you are to flee the village and return to the Hive. "Princess, I'm curious. His strict side came to the fore once more. The Changelings roared in unison, their thirst for blood amplified beyond comprehension. The Changeling Queen took her place at the top of the table, flanked by her loyal general. All she was doing was trying to save your high and mighty flank from getting beat by the Changelings, and THAT is how you repay her?! In the meantime, Celestia turned to Cadance. "So Sugarcube, will y'have us as friends again?". Applejack had heard enough at this point. Lesson Zero was the first thing that came into their minds, a testament to the weight of their collective failure. Nodding in response, Cadance signalled to the Mane 5 for somepony to make a move. The Royal Guard and those who try to help them will be caught up in a frenzy of thuggery and murder. I think the best thing to do right now is to leave them alone until they had time to take in what I told them. Prepare the prisoners for their rehabilitation.". As he did so, the balcony doors shut and the shield disappeared into the thin air. They are led by Cadance, the Princess of Love and their mission is to broker a renewed peace with Twilight. And in Twilight's case, alone, afraid, and very hurt?". Interestingly enough, neither Granny Smith nor Big Mac were anywhere to be seen, but that mattered little to Applejack. Grinning evilly, Chrysalis held little care for such a plight. Celestia sighed in annoyance. With that, Twilight galloped back upstairs, utterly offended. There was no known reports or rumours of a wedding or any other high-security event this time, according to reports from her spies, thus there wouldn't be a shield to deal with. "Dear sister, I have known you for a long, long time. Criminals, thugs, dissidents and individuals who resent the treasured Equestrian values of friendship and harmony. As they were doing this, Commander Barbarousis had come up with an idea, one he thought would benefit the operation and the army immensely. Applebloom told me about it, y'all were attacked by the Changelings. Without them, they cannot corrupt a host, hence why Twilight did not fall victim to their temptations. Meanwhile, very much unbeknownst to Celestia, Luna had taken the decision to head off to the Sparkle family home. No doubt the events from earlier were still taking a hefty toll on her mind. Luna was dismayed. "Lieutenant, I must inform the Princess of the attack on the settlement. If it comes without heart or feeling, I promise you that she will never forgive neither you nor her friends and the Princess. One thing was for certain, the girls had a tough job ahead of them, and it did not seem likely they'd succeed, given the charges against them. Pinkie piped happily. However, despite her sureness Rainbow could not shake off the nagging of her conscience, which continued to question her loyalty towards Twilight. How are we going to deal with them? "Beautiful? According to intelligence that was given to me just this very moment, I believe the Changelings are planning a revenge assault on the city. "At ease." Night and Velvet leaned in close; whatever news he had was obviously bad. Why hath you summoned me before you? However, that mattered little now, as she too was about to receive the brunt of Spike's fury. But for now, the main objective was to meet the girls and Cadance at Sugarcube Corner to form a plan. The only reason we supported the wedding was so we can welcome Cadence, ours and Celestias own foalsitter and niece into the Sparkle family. The walls, floor and roof were cast marble, a red carpet stretching from the door to Celestia's bed, equally an impressive sight as the room itself. "Yes ma'am." Finished Celestia. As Celestia continued questioning Luna on her absence during the battle against the Changelings, Shining (who was standing away from them next to the throne room's massive doors) was getting anxious. The two princesses stayed close so that one could be there for the other in times of distress, but for now that was not to be as Luna was monitoring reconstruction efforts down in the city. Said Alkaios. Do you understand, Shining Armor Sparkle?" There was a brief pause as Spike registered what he had just heard. Many of my unicorns will experience an incredibly tough battle initially, given the Princesses' powers, but over time they will weaken, and my troops will gain the upper hoof. I'm begging you!". Come with me.". Once the locomotive had reached a complete stop, the duo disembarked, bypassing the station building before heading towards the Golden Oaks Library. Asked Luna curiously. They were perfectly content to leave me to fade out of existence like I was nothing to them, and then, after risking my neck once more to save both you, them and Equestria, they expect me to put together the wedding?! Night Light and Twilight Velvet were clearly delighted to see him and that made breaking the grave news of Twilight and Spike even harder to bear. May I come in? Cadance interjected. She had a job to do, and that was to ensure the Nightmare Forces could not corrupt the souls of Night Light and Twilight Velvet, who had suffered enough just to know not only was their daughter betrayed and treated like a common criminal, but she could very well have died in an unmarked tomb which nopony even knew of. Chrysalis made no response, physically or otherwise. Now that she had a man in charge of drilling and equipment, she needed somepony to command the home defense. The stallion was beginning to grow desperate, fueled by his intense remorse for his actions. No matter how hard she tried to ignore it, it throbbed away in her mind like the many bruises she sustained from her numerous crash-landings. It didn't take long for Rarity to put two and two together; Rainbow was asleep when she crash landed, and now she was only just waking up. Celestia will retaliate, and it will be her intent to destroy us as a force once and for all. "No Rainbow!" "Princess! But what was I supposed to do? Back in the wedding hall, there was little more than seven ponies with the responsibility of Canterlot's invasion laid on their shoulders, a baby dragon devastated by Twilight's revelation, while also disgusted at his own reaction to the lavender unicorn's outburst at the wedding rehearsal. Said Pinkie. That was all it took for Celestia to collapse into Shining, sobbing in despair. A redo of MLP: Sleeping Twilight Sparkle. "Oh my Celestia, my poor Twiley!" By cutting off your ties with her and brushing off her warnings, you nearly brought upon Equestrias ultimate destruction. "Very well. Just then, Cadance walked into the bakery. Even though he was going to have his flank handed to him, the last thing he would ever do, under pain of death, was defy his princess. Disguise yourselves and your men, and we will go hide somewhere nopony will find us. Together, Chrysalis and her ragtag, yet respectable strike force hurried to the village, intent on razing it to the ground. "Oh Spike, how could I not forgive you?" "What's going on here!? "Y-yeah, sure." Just thinking about her down in the caves, cold, heartbroken, alone and dying while they were all caught up in the happiness of the false wedding and then Chrysalis taking over and her army wreaking havoc across Equestria, especially Ponyville, without their best friend to help stop their greatest enemy brought tears of shame to her eyes. "Then why did you not defend Twilight at the wedding rehearsal?". I wasn't comfortable with leaving her, but I didn't want to be cast out of the wedding either! Nodding to signal their replies, the Mane 5 followed Cadance out of the castle to the train station, leaving the Princess alone in the hall. Just then, Spike stepped down the stairs. "Now I must return to the palace. The sound was so loud that it caused everything made of glass in the room (along with Shining's eardrums) to shatter. The price you paid was one which I know very well caused you immense grief. Those who escape into enemy territory will be left at their mercy. "Please don't leave me.", "Shh Sugarcube." Shining stopped dead in his tracks, the equivalent of a spear slamming into his heart. Once the Princess of Love has entered the treehouse, I want you to signal the battalion, which will be following you, to storm both the treehouse and the village, capture the Princess and bring her to the Hive. That was uncalled fer!" Tears began to flow from their eyes and everything, but most importantly, the last word had fallen to Twilight. ", "But that's not true Granny Smith! ", "Either way Son, you have shamed your family." With that, Cadance gently closed the door behind her. Twilight is not in the mood to be messed with.". Inside the Changeling Hive, which too was being lashed by the ferocious rainfall, the leaders of Queen Chrysalis's army were gathered inside the war room, studying a strategic map of Canterlot which was spread out on the table. Something snapped in Velvet's mind, and at once the unicorn bowed before the slightly bemused Luna. Taking a deep breath, Velvet braced herself. "Yes. Go now and assemble the army. Applejack retorted. What he got instead was nowhere near what he was expecting: a hug. Why would her niece need to see Luna during her watch, and only to show her a spell she had learnt? Clearly you are the worst examples of friends I have ever seen, because you are all perfectly ready and willing to leave Twilight when it suits you, now am I right or am I not?". Twilight was clearly still in anguish and self-pity. It all started after we had arrived at Canterlot. I don't know a whole lot about what happened, nor do I remember, but Twi went completely insane trying to find a problem to solve so she could write to Princess Celestia about her friendship lesson. You're going to need it, because there are long and trying days ahead. asked Night with a hint of disappointment. Celestia couldn't say anymore, and Luna could see it. That much was clear to the lot of them. Angel tried his best to comfort her, not knowing the reason behind his master's sorrow. If they were going to be of any help to Twilight at this time, they needed to be safe from anything, therefore Night felt this was for the best. Twilight was trying to warn you of an impostor, even if it meant making a bride cry. Spike roared, pointing a finger at the Mane 5 as he did so. "Cadance, is there anything else you wish to tell me?". Barbarousis answered assuredly. One of our garrisons was attacked and defeated by Chrysalis and the remnants of her army. Replied Skoula, interested in the Commander's proposal. Cried Cadance, but it was too late. A house, a rock, anything would suffice. "Now, we are aware that at this point, the Canterlot Royal Guard will come out of the castle en masse and attempt to form a defensive perimeter around the castle walls and entrance. "If you're thinking about chastising me, I beg of you to reconsider. Said Applejack. Applejack couldn't help but notice the way they were looking at her. Said Chrysalis, her men following the command. Could you explain the basics of what happened?". Back at the library, Twilight's sobs were beginning to slow. "Yeah. ", "Of course your Majesty" Blade hissed in response. Replied Luna respectfully. "I did not let her down Luna. Twilight didn't see this though, Midnight kept her gaze forward and Twilight was far too concerned with Midnight's destination. As she began pushing down the right trigger using her magic, there were three knocks on the door.
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