They now recognize that they made a terrible mistake and they wish to make amends however possible.". Replied Rarity, who was still consoling the broken and remorseful Applejack. And for Celestia's sake, Twilight was ruthlessly accusing her of being evil to the point where she upsets her! Meanwhile, very much unbeknownst to Celestia, Luna had taken the decision to head off to the Sparkle family home. my commanders are deploying their troops to assist construction efforts and seek out any Changeling stragglers. The poor mare was exhausted, having gone through so much up to this point. "Do you understand now why Twilight is so upset girls? SubStar "I didn't know that she wasn't the real Cadence! "Thank you for your gratitude Sir Light." "Is that why you've come here?! "Twilight and Spike left, my bride hates me and called off the wedding and now I'm left to wonder if I really deserve to be Captain of the Royal Guard and be with Twilightmy LSBFF, the pony I loved so much and missed every day before she returned". "Just who in the hay do you think you are Spike? Added Rarity. The group was nearing Ponyville, and Cadance knew it was time for them to get ready. Believe me, I spent a lot of time with her when she was a filly, and she would never do something like that without good reason. And in the process, the seven ponies whom she held dear, particularly her brother, showed their true colors. Night Light immediately hurried to the front door, before bowing to greet the princess. Rarity, I'll meet you at Carousel Boutique.". They were not impressed at all. We hope you can forgive us.". Replied Skoula, having taken some time to analyse the proposal. The aura she was sensing was undeniably strong, and bitter in feeling. The latter turned to Shining Armor next. "Let's go home Spike. 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. "Immediately!" After all, she recalled the birthday party in Canterlot Castle where Twilight was quite pleased with the dress which Rarity had not even half-finished. "You crash-landed, pretty hard too." "Of course we did!" There was silence, and for a time, nothing seemed to be happening. When they did enter, she wasted no time leaving the game before getting up off her beanie bag to face Shining, who had just walked in behind his vanguard. Applejack, meanwhile, slowly trudged back to Sweet Apple Acres, saddened and dejected. He even refused to recall what he did to her, considering the price his actions carried placed a heavy weight of shame on himself. "May we bring you anything Princess?" Chrysalis delayed her response, taking a moment to ponder the plan. "Take as much time as you need. There was a pause. Luna gasped again. If the damage was too great, they would then be assigned a temporary settlement, and led there by a designated Royal Guard soldier. It was fortunate enough that Cadance already had Twilight's trust, given that she had no part in the betrayal, but she still had to ensure the latter was convinced enough to let the Mane 5 be heard. I'm so sorry Twilight. "Come on girls. She must know that her resignation spells doom for Equestria and life as we know it". Trying to get Twilight to come around was not the reason she was there. Twilight then tried to confront the impostor openly, but the impostor pretended to cry so as to maintain her cover. Barbarousis answered assuredly. "The poor mare must be a mess in there.". 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. Unnerved, but not visibly so, Shining decided to make an announcement to his officers. Helping the unicorn to dry her eyes, Spike stood back as Twilight returned to her hooves. Barked Chrysalis. "Cadance and Twilight were so close that they did everything together, even the hoofshake. Said Cadance, her usual mirth waning when she saw how the girls had fared since the previous night. A small part of the pink alicorn was disappointed about the lack of a hoofshake, but it was completely understandable. Rarity was the only one who was sleeping the easiest of them all, but only because she had managed to maintain her composure. Replied Shining, equally as sorrowful. Afterwards, I will update her on the situation". In fact, I'm sure Shining and Celestia have realized just how badly they screwed up by now. Tell her I will seek an audience when the time is right.". Stepping inside the library, she made herself comfortable. Mused Rarity. 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. ", "Of course we do!" Twilight dashed through the halls of the castle, passing by several Royal Guards, servants or guests. "It will not help Twilight if both Night and myself are turned to the dark side. Rainbow cut in. Shining knew his parents wouldnt take the wedding rehearsal incident and the invasion well but he knew they would have to know sooner or later, even if it meant him, Celestia and Twilights friends all getting another tongue-lashing for their actions, not to mention it would be the third time in total he got criticism over it. If we are to regain our strength, we must feed. You know why we are here. Were it not for Twilight and Cadance's intervention, Canterlot faced certain doom at the hooves of Chrysalis, and they would've been held responsible. The girls were leaving you..what could I have done? Among them was the only General in the entire officer corps, a rank befitting his position as the top commanding officer, and his name was so fearsome and infamous among ponykind that even the toughest of them could not speak his name and remain unafraid. It was about midway into the journey when Luna picked up on the aura of tension that floated in the air around Shining and the guards, making her feel uneasy. "As well as the sound of a bell!" With a new school, town, and friends, it's an adventure waiting to . Even if she had managed to find an answer, it didn't matter anyway. "I don't know Luna. How much she cared for Twilight was made obvious after she scolded us for betraying her, and we didn't realize it until then just how much everything made sense! He had witnessed Cadance and the Mane 5 enter the treehouse, and had also contacted Black Blade for permission to engage. "Indeed we are Princess." Said Rainbow. Suddenly, a voice that sounded like Twilight ripped through the Princess's ears. "The operation should take 8 hours maximum, but it is currently unknown what kind of defensive capabilities the enemy possesses. Celestia snapped in frustration. He decided to give Blue Hue the directive to watch over war room operations while he was gone. Twilight is skeptical about her brother's wedding and Ash is worried about the threat on Canterlot. Having settled himself in the living room, Shining gathered what remained of his steely nerves and what was left of his resolve to break the news to his parents. Perhaps it is best we take no further action". Glaring into it, the flame produced a vision of Twilight in her library, reading through the lumps of friendship reports she and her former best friends had written over the months. Additionally, I have information you may want to hear.". Sniffling her tears up her nostrils, Celestia turned to face Shining. Cadance sighed deeply. The valley through which the convoy walked was dotted with rocks and boulders of all shapes and sizes, with the surrounding mountains acting as a perimeter wall which surrounded the hive. I want to make up for my actions at the rehearsal.". Princess Luna is here!". A brief silence took hold as Celestia registered the news, before resuming her job. 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. Twilight was your own sister, your own flesh and blood! "Did you defend Twilight then?" "I'm fine Spike. ", "We also failed our Elements." Said Rarity. Things were building to a climax as Celestia's eyes and teeth clenched tighter and tighter with every passing second. Surely they won't allow themselves to be defeated as easily as last time! Chrysalis then stared into a green flame that burned at the side of her throne. "I am sorry, dear sister. While his stance remained unchanged, he was willing to lend an ear to Cadance's plea. 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! I will run Canterlot into the ground, even if it takes my life.". "I cannot hold my tongue any longer. Rainbow tried going after him, but Applejack raised a hoof to stop her; it was best that they did not disturb either Spike or Twilight at this time. But in order to keep up appearances, she smiled warmly. Maugrim added jubilantly. However, Cadance did take into account that while upsetting a bride before her wedding is an undeniably despicable act, the knowledge that the fate of Equestria was at stake managed to outweigh her crime, but only a little. She asked me if I knew a spell she had recently learned. Replied Luna respectfully. Honestly Luna, I can't explain it. To make me be Celestia's attack dog again?!!". "Without her, we can't be friends anymore!" If you and Cadance hadn't intervened, there would have been no saving Canterlot. Both Night and Velvet looked at each other nervously, before returning their attention to Luna. Please wait here.". Once the Princess is captured, you are to flee the village and return to the Hive. ", "Anything to preserve the welfare of my subjects." Pinkie Pie went back to Sugarcube Corner and her spirits were lifted by the Cakes and their children greeting her happily. On the other hoof, I can imagine how glorious victory will be when we storm the gates of Canterlot, and it is all thanks to you that this is possible! She was brought here to answer questions, and it was under those conditions that she decided to relent. She will be painted matte white and Celestia themed. ", "First thing's first though, I should probably go check on Twilight, make sure she's OK. As for you girls, you should probably go home and get some sleep. Back in Canterlot, Shining Armor had arrived at his and Twilights old family home with the orders to inform their parents, Twilight Velvet and Night Light of their current situation. ", "It wasn't just you that betrayed our friendship Applejack." Her brother, Shining Armor, somepony she held very dear, disowned her before abandoning her in her hour of need. There was no trusting the girls, considering the magnitude of what they had done to Twilight at the rehearsal, but it remained to be seen if there was any credibility in their desire to apologize, and even if their apology was solid enough to prove their remorse. They offered to help me get the respect and attention I deserved in exchange for taking over my soul, and without much hesitation, I accepted. In the midst of her struggle to find an answer to how she failed to differentiate the impostor from her niece, tears began flowing from her eyes. The Changelings could just walk right in, disguised and completely invisible to the ponies' eyes, and then strike when the time was right. It's not like that!" It changes depending on how they are feeling at any given time. "Cadance, I need you to talk to Twilight, because she needs to know I am extremely sorry for what I have done. In exchange for their services they would be allowed to do whatever they please. ", "If it is any help Rainbow, I would advise you do not beat around the bush with her. But what was I supposed to do? "Yes Dad." Stay tuned! I have heard enough as it is from Twilight, Cadance and Spike even. Trotting through the castle's long and myriad hallways, he finally came across Celestia's private study, guarded by two of his men. Spike's request was greeted with a smile, but Cadance wisely remembered Twilight might not be too pleased to see him. Together we would go on to do many unspeakable things, including attacking my sister and attempting to thwart the Element Bearers' search for the Elements of Harmony. The Nightmare Forces possessed my body, transforming me into the devil known as Nightmare Moon. Please, you must believe me. She considered herself a hypocrite for having taught Twilight all those lessons about friendship and magic, only to show nothing by herself. "Next stop, Ponyville! Suddenly, with authority Spike threw his hat on the ground, not caring in the slightest about whatever damage it suffered. In the meantime, Celestia turned to Cadance. However, Cadance sensed there was something off about the shield. You didnt even give Spike a chance to choose the wedding or her!, "Mom, please!"