Once more, the girls fell silent, unable to find an explanation for their actions. [Twilight uses her magic to unfold the message and read it]. Snake Bite bowed without a word. She glanced behind her to see Twilight's treehouse/library encased once more in a dark magenta coloured bubble. 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. Replied Rarity, who was still consoling the broken and remorseful Applejack. Dr. Eggman: Technically, Chrysalis is the only one who wants to consume love but whatever. Twilight Sparkle: We need to talk. The scene changes to the room where the fake Cadance is getting ready for the wedding as This Day Aria plays in the background], The kind of day of which I've dreamed since I was small. Applejack had nothing else to say. Queen Chrysalis: [laughing] What good would that do? He answer it and Twilight and her friends appeared there]. After taking the moment to scratch the remaining figments of dirt out of her mane, she took a seat opposite Fluttershy. But worst of all, we threatened to plunge Equestria into eternal night, just so I could get my own self-gratification from watching the ponies celebrate my night. Added Maugrim. How can you even call yourselves her friends anymore?!". His tiny legs put him at a disadvantage to crowd maneuvering. Twilight Sparkle: Okay, maybe I was being a bit overprotective, but I was just trying to. Twilight Sparkle rushed towards Princess Celestia after she had been beaten by the Changeling Queen's magic. And if she hasnt been on her best behavior with your friends, its because with me being so busy, shes had to make all the decisions about the wedding!, Now with the opportunity to finally speak, Twilight said quietly, I was just trying to. The memories of that dreadful episode of her life were rushing back into her mind. But then came the sound of snorting mixed with snoring. Because ever since I started having to perform my protection spell, I've been getting terrible migraines. "Darnit" Rainbow grumbled in annoyance. ", "I like your thinking Snake." "Everypony calm down!" Just then, Cadance walked into the bakery. "You too Cady, thanks for coming. The only thing she couldn't imagine happening, however, was a second invasion. Please believe me, it didn't feel right to leave you hurting like that, but I didn't want to be ejected from the wedding either. The pony guests look up at them in shock]. We make for the Everfree. You all were.". Within hours, the village was ablaze, and Chrysalis and her Changelings, with their prisoners in tow, proceeded to return to their hive in the mountain range known as the Black Widow's Peak. I don't know what we were thinking. You're his sister. "Well, it's best that I start from the beginning..", Shining proceeded to tell his parents of the events of the rehearsal, doing his utmost to retain his composure. Shining Armor: Better see what she wants. She wondered what could be so important that the Princess needed to speak to her personally. Princess Cadance: Are you disagreeing with me? [They turn to see Twinkleshine, Minuette and Lyra Heartstrings approaching them with green glows in their eyes]. The couple were furious at Celestia and the Mane 5, and respectively angry at Shining for treating Twilight the way they did, and Luna could tell the level of anger they felt was potent enough to allow the Nightmare Forces to exploit it and subsequently corrupt them, therefore she had to act quickly so as to deliver them from evil. "Luna, guards, I wish to talk with Captain Armor alone.". Let's go check on the Princess! Captain Armor disowned her, stripped her of her title as Best Mare and banned her from the wedding, her friends walked out on her, and I.I said she had a lot to think about.". With an instant feeling of urgency coursing through her body, Luna was quick to acquiesce to Shining's orders. Twilight shook her head. But they refused to believe it was anything more serious than wedding stress. "Everypony calm down!" For once, she could take a moment to truly feel the atmosphere in the room, the strongest layer being Twilight's anguish and rage during her outburst, which brought forth the revelation that she could have . Twilight Sparkle covered her eyes. I mean it wasnt like she tackled his fianc or hurt her physicallyTwilight did a bad thing yesbut did she really have to be disinvited to Shinings wedding entirely? The wedding hall remained as it was from the moment Twilight ran out crying; a room with an atmosphere crushed under the heavy weights of regret and sorrow. cried Velvet. Twilight and her friends will, [The doors open and they turn to see the changelings bring in the heroes as their prisoners]. Shining Armor: Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go and comfort my bride. The day was saved. The Royal Guard was out and about, not only patrolling the streets to find and arrest any Changeling stragglers, but to assist with repair and resettlement efforts. Cadence walks up to her husband and hugs him. [laughing], [Twilight blasts the cave walls with magic as Cadance continues to laugh. Pinkie Pie: Tails, you had to have noticed how Cadance treated, [Then she saw Tails working on his Miles Electric]. "Gentlecolts, it pleases me immensely to announce the Element Bearers will be of no concern to our operation." In a sudden rush of sheer and profound joy, Twilight's suspicions about the Fake Cadance were finally cemented with her discovery of the real Cadance, because if she were wrong about Fake Cadance being evil, trying to defend her case would be a foal's gambit. ", "Just a few scars" Replied Chrysalis. We already apologized for our mistakes! 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. "And any enemy that attacks us will have free reign to wreak havoc." Twilight quizzed. Replied Pinkie, trying her best to make her reply sound genuine. With a look on her face that screamed "enough is enough", Celestia turned to Shining to issue orders. Celestia had to face facts; everything that happened and everything that was going to happen was brought on by herself, Shining Armor and the Mane 5. Those who gave themselves up were spared harvesting, but were taken prisoner. Chrysalis's threat was met with laughter from the Guards, angering her greatly. Shadow: Hmm, sounds reasonable for her to do. Prowler! Shadow: Hmm, I'm surprised you're only now figuring this whole thing out. That's why we thought she was you! Shadow: Because we're their friends, you idiot! "I know Dad", sighed Shining. "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. That much was clear to the lot of them. Barked Blade, who ran off to prepare the freshly replenished Changeling Army. Eventually, after a spree of incapacitating and harvesting the love of her opponents, Chrysalis was left with Aegis, who was a bedraggled mess. Dr. Eggman: Correct, granted, I would've perferred not to do this on someone's special day, but hey, can't argue that her plan was pretty clever! Twilight Sparkle: I know, she isn't just unpleasant and rude. Princess Cadance: [laughing] It's no use. Twilight headed towards the open doors, hoping a stroll through the gardens would help clear her mind. "Thank you Lieutenant. May I come in?". "May I get you anything?" On the battlefield, Royal guards and wedding crowd disintegrate to ashes, much to Princess Luna's horror), (People of Equestia disintegrate to ashes), (Sunset Shimmer disintegrates into ashes), (Fluttershy [EG] suddenly stumbles over, and collapses into ashes), (Rarity [EG] disintegrate turns into ashes), (Rainbow Dash [EG] disintegrate into ashes), (Twilight Sparkle [EG] disintegrating into ashes), (Students and Staff of Canterlot High disintegrate to ashes), (Vice Principal Luna disintegrate to ashes), (Suddenly, Principal Celestia started to disintegrate into ashes too), (People of Equestia City gets disintegrated to ashes), (Rainbow Dash gets disintegrated next as Shining Armor stares in horror), (Shining Armor also gets disintegrated into ashes), (Twilight Sparkle disintegrates into ashes in Princess Celestia's hoofs), (Applejack gets disintegrated into ashes), (Minuette, Lyra Heartstrings and Twinkleshine begins to disintegrate into ashes), (People of Rest of the Dimensions and Home Planets started to disintegrated into ashes). Rarity's expression remained unchanged, but she decided it was best she did not dwell on it. It was making her apprehensive, but her overall mood was not shaken. Tails: Yeah, I mean, we should be fine, as long as there aren't any booby traps. If it had not been for Celestia, Twilight more than likely would've strangled him to death. They had spent the time chatting, while idly wondering where Applejack was. 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?". "Welcome back my Queen" Hissed Blade. Every second of her absence is killing me. So, after checking to make sure Sweetie Belle was still sound asleep, and after spending roughly 15-20 minutes fixing up her mane and tail (and applying her make-up), Rarity left for Sugarcube Corner, but not before eating breakfast and leaving a little something for Sweetie Belle to eat herself. "Come in, Spike.". "Surrender? Flash cut to Lucy Mann kicking Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity in the air. Uh, I was probably supposed to give you this one first. Say I look lovely in my gown Shining Armor: She's been completely stressed out because it's really important to her that our big day be perfect! Shining Armor: Huh. May I come in?" All three had very well-developed and clever minds, which could use the full capabilities of their respective species to full advantage. "Mom, please!" The Mane 5 were shocked to see that the baby dragon had taken on such a strict form, but Cadance remained unbowed by such an appearance. [laughs evilly as he walks away]. How could you think I wouldn't stand against that?!". Said Alkaios. Perhaps it is best we take no further action". "It wasn't just you that betrayed our friendship Applejack." Try not to look suspicious. With that, Spike began packing his things. Well thatsthatsThats uncouth!, Shining glared back at her, Well she shouldnt started the whole argument in the first place! After warning her loved ones about Cadence being something else, she was abandoned at the wedding hall, only to be held captive by the Cadence imposter. As she did so, tears began flowing freely from her eyes. Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, and those are my friends, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Rainbow Dash, and let's not forget Spike. It was my own darned pride that led me to abandon my loyalty. Where are you going? ", "No problem Cadance." [Shining Armour tries to recreate his spell but finds himself unable to do so]. Despite being armed with weapons and armor, the Royal Guards were finding it tough fighting the vicious and determined Changelings. Sonic: We were all fooled expect for Shadow, including Twilight and the others themselves. The room full of celebrating ponies suddenly seemed claustrophobic. I saved the real Cadance, the changelings are gone, and my brothers not about to marry an evil queen bent on taking over all of Equestria. With the magical residue from their spell still shimmering around her, Cadance was truly breathtaking. The Mane 5's ears collectively drooped in disappointment. Twilight had just reunited with her brother, who also happened to be the groom. You had no choice but to banish me to the moon for 1000 years. Barked Chrysalis. 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?! Twilight Sparkle: Love you too, B.B.B.F.F. ", "Why Auntie? 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. Is your pride too stubborn for you to admit that the way you treated Twilight was wrong?! Everything we had been through together, all those friendship lessons we had learned, we threw them out the window as if they were trash. Amy Rose: Break it up you two, now's not the time for arguing! He placed a hoof on Twilights shoulder, bringing her to a stop. Spike looked back at the girls, angered. There was no doubt in her mind that Celestia would retaliate for this particular assault, should it fail, but for whatever she would send to attack the Hive, be it her Guards or the Element Bearers (the latter being the more likely), or even if Canterlot was conquered but a small resistance movement had managed to infiltrate enemy lines in an attempt to assassinate her or even to attack the Hive, it was necessary to ready the home defences. Fortunately, he wouldn't have to ask. "The Elements chose us because we were supposed to be the physical representations of what they stood for. His face was initially grim with dread, but Shining recomposed himself, and dismissed the sentry. Smiling evilly as she watched the villagers flee for their lives, Chrysalis gave her troops the command they had fought for. Princess Cadance: They'll never get the chance! The bride decides it wasn't the right time and complies by heading over to the hypnotized groom. [runs up to Amy and hugs her], [Chrysalis walked over to the window and put a hoof on it to watch her changelings' progress of their feeding spree of the ponies' love as the reprise of This Day Aria starts playing], Who says a girl can't really have it all? It was as if time had stopped completely, the pain and trauma of the world melted by the warmth of Fluttershy's kindness. Celestia wanted to personally tell Night Light and Twilight Velvet that she, Shining and her students friends are all sorry for what they did to Twilight and assure them of their rekindled friendships as soon as possible, but the chances of their blessings and for the chat were slim. "Yes Aunt Celestia. If the damage wasn't so substantial, then the ponies in question would be allowed to return home. His attention soon returned to the royal sisters, who were just finishing up Luna's interrogation. Follow us She seemed lost in thought, but to be sure she was OK, Spike decided to get her attention. "Everypony can come in, but no tricks or merriment. They had to try again, but it was just a matter of how. First assuming that somepony had just bumped into her, again, she attempted to shrug it off. You doing OK this morning? [Sonic looks at him] I don't think I've ever seen you this worked up before. While I watched over my night, the ponies were asleep in their beds. Ignoring the inquiries of Fluttershy and Applejack, she approaches the podium and points at Cadance, crying, "She's EVIL!" Once our specialist crack team in Ponyville captures the Princess of Love, we will proceed with the attack by coming out of disguise and making our way toward the castle while dispatching any resistance." They can also change their form to look exactly like somepony else. "And that means our forces will be unstoppable!" There were no villagers though. Asked Rarity worriedly. You're going to need it, because there are long and trying days ahead. The one you saw at the wedding was a poorly rehearsed act of imitation, one undeserving of her very image. Twilight Sparkle: [echoing] Hello? She'd be getting a pretty great sister, too. We cannot attack until he says to. I understand what you are doing is for the good of our kingdom.". 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. Oh, and all the dresses and suits need mending. Spike, on the other hand, wasn't as troubled by the recent events of his life, but he certainly did still regret abandoning Twilight, and from the point where he was forgiven, he swore to himself that he would never leave her again. You want to know why my eyes went all, Shining copied the way Twilights eyes went when she was making her point at which had made him wince at the pain in his head, Because ever since Ive had to perform my protective spells, Ive been getting terrible migraines!. Come with me.". Fluttershy didnt have any siblings whatsoever, so she couldnt have known how siblings would usually handle things like this. Nodding to their sergeant, the Changeling troops assumed their disguises, as did Icy Tone and Snake Bite. Spike piped up. Applejack: Knuckles, did you know that after she told me how much she just 'love-love-loved' my hors d'eouvres, she threw them in the trash? Her name is Chrysalis. Granny Smith mused. First off, when dawn broke over Canterlot, what happened when you left your post?". Fluttershy returned to her cottage and carried on her duties to her animal friends but all the while, she thought about Twilight and how much she had been hurt behind her and the others' backs. Meanwhile, Canterlot was buzzing with activity. Stepping inside the library, she made herself comfortable. Equestria has more love than any place I've ever encountered. Deep down, she knew Cadence was right. 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. I wasn't comfortable with leaving her, but I didn't want to be cast out of the wedding either! Added Big Mac. Dr. Eggman: Yeah, unfortunately, I'm afraid our little partnership ends here!