"We heard the scream" One of the guards panted gruffly. The other girls silently nodded as they cried; even if they were to try again, the same result will be apparent and they didn't want that if they were going to get Twilight to be their friend once again. 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. As you know, we had received word of a threat against Canterlot, which turned out to be true and more effective than we believed. Shining dug deep before finally letting it roll off his tongue. This was the latter's ultimate redemption. What if she really was just going through a hard time? "He is the captain of the Canterlot's Royal Guard" explain Twilight. Are you sure you slept well?". 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. Only he knows why I grieve at this time, and therefore I request that we be given our peace. With another sniffle, Celestia recalled what she had sent Shining out to do. "What do you mean your Majesty?" 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. "Next stop Ponyville!" Twilight looked up at the door, which she had locked earlier after slamming it shut. I like this plan. He had witnessed Cadance and the Mane 5 enter the treehouse, and had also contacted Black Blade for permission to engage. "Oh mah" Said Applejack, horrified. You want to say sorry? As they made their way past Town Hall and through the daily market, nopony even paid them a passing glance. The finest spy in my intelligence corps.". The pink alicorn was hoping for a better outcome than the one which had transpired. To make me be Celestia's attack dog again?!!". 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! ", "I was well aware of such a situation unfolding sir." It was almost unfathomable, how far he had fallen from grace. "Why did I ever doubt her? As my most trusted lieutenant, I am sure you will not fail me. Celestia has requested your presence in the wedding hall immediately.". Do you have any idea..?". "Spike, please understand! Turning to the girls, she decided to test them, in order to prepare them for what they were about to face. Before his eyes, it opened to reveal Twilight, who was packing her saddlebags. In the background, Black Blade had returned with one of the best spies in the army, Snake Bite. The worst of it was from Celestia, whom Twilight idolised and worshipped even as a foal. Twilight sobbed harder, the group watching on in stunned silence. However, she had to put that behind her, in order to stick to the task at hoof. SubStar Do you understand now that being the bridesmaids of the wedding corrupted your minds to the point where your cares and responsibilities faded into nonexistence?". "Princess, it's getting late. "Good evening Princess Luna. Helping the unicorn to dry her eyes, Spike stood back as Twilight returned to her hooves. Chrysalis made no response, physically or otherwise. Any Changelings they find, living, wounded or dead are to be brought back to the castle immediately for treatment as seen fit by me. She smiled at him warmly. "Princess, I don't know about this. Grinning evilly, Chrysalis held little care for such a plight. Thus far, they had tasked their forces with the mission to raid every single one of Canterlot's outlying towns and villages, taking everypony residing in them prisoner and killing those who tried to resist, as per Chrysalis's new policy. I just..don't know. 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. Without Twilight to lead them, the Elements of Harmony would become useless, and Equestria as a whole would lose its greatest means of defense. "Ok Twilight, I understand. What I'm asking is if you know Twilight did something wrong as well?". Furthermore, the want of a hoofshake at this time would have been utter folly. If it comes without heart or feeling, I promise you that she will never forgive neither you nor her friends and the Princess. To complicate matters, nopony knew the truth at the time, so by a technicality Twilight was as much at fault as the girls were. asked Night with a hint of disappointment. Her mane was half-inflated, a sign of her misery, and her eyes had bags, an obvious indicator she did not sleep well. "What's going on here!? Good day to you all!". Cadance was about to speak, but her train of thought instantly derailed. Everything that happened.it's all stuck in my head and I can't get it out!". "Is that so?" Chrysalis would have revealed her deception and conquered the city in one swift stroke, and the blood of thousands of innocent ponies would have been on our hooves. Concerned for his princess, Shining tried waking her up. Chat! ", "Canterlot nearly fell, because of the collective incompetence of myself, Captain Armor and the Element Bearers. "No Granny Smith. "I'd love to. They did not know that Twilight, too, had something to apologize for. "No, please!" Criminals, thugs, dissidents and individuals who resent the treasured Equestrian values of friendship and harmony. Cried Rarity, who immediately galloped over to the aforementioned pegasus to make sure she was OK. "Are you alright?". Shining shares the same pain I do. Remember, I'll be staying in Carousel Boutique while I'm here, so if you ever need me, I'm here for you. Do you understand the motive behind her rage? We do not need this to continue! Fimfiction is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro Inc.. "Don't you get it?! Rarity's expression remained unchanged, but she decided it was best she did not dwell on it. said the recomposed Night Light. 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 died due to her rejection by her friends and family that fateful night. "We weren't going to let Twilight be demoted back to Magic Kindergarten just like that! #3056427 - safe, lemon hearts, lyra heartstrings, minuette, moondancer, twilight sparkle, twinkleshine, pony, unicorn, canterlot six, female, initials, mare, unicorn twilight - Derpibooru Home Upload Forums Tags Rankings Filters Galleries Comments Commissions Channels Donate Twilight needs us, and we're getting to her one way or another!" Entire towns and villages had fallen mostly by his hoof alone, hence why Blade saw fit to pick him for this job. "Hello Twilight." I'm so happy you still believe in me." "We understand darling." a canterlot wedding. Although taken aback, Shining settled into his role, doing his best to soothe the tormented alicorn. They were not impressed at all. August 21, 2022 . They are led by Cadance, the Princess of Love and their mission is to broker a renewed peace with Twilight. Despite being armed with weapons and armor, the Royal Guards were finding it tough fighting the vicious and determined Changelings. ", "I'm not sure darling. "Please don't leave me.", "Shh Sugarcube." The lavender unicorn looked at him, having snapped out of her trance. One would expect her to take it maturely. Replied Applejack, slightly unsure of what was about to happen. "Your Majesty, I wish to inform you of an attack on one of the settlements outside the city. Nightshade! I must speak with the both of you immediately.". "Princess, you are aware Twilight isn't exactly innocent of her crimes either?" The Changeling Queen took her place at the top of the table, flanked by her loyal general. She could feel her eyebrows and face contort into a mask of pure disappointment, even anger at her sister for doing such a thing, and she had no intention of relinquishing the emotions that were taking over at present. "Yeah. We may either succeed and conquer Canterlot, or we may fail and be evicted once more, but once thing is for certain. The look on her face was neither smiling nor frowning, but one of concern. Has Twilight ever been wrong about something before?". Together the unicorn and baby dragon faced the left side of the train, looking out the windows into the station as the train rolled to a stop, steam hissing from it's every orifices. If there was one thing the cyan blue pegasus was known for, it was stubbornness. Raider! "I'm sorry Cadance, but it just isn't that simple. ", "You have nothing to be sorry for my dear sister. 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?". She tried alerting her friends to the impostor's cold and condescending behaviour, compared to Cadance's warmth and benevolence. Those who gave themselves up were spared harvesting, but were taken prisoner. Dark and evil thoughts began to seep into Chrysalis's mind, but her thinking was quickly ceased by the yelling of a nearby farmer who fled to the village to warn the garrison. However, they were completely harvested. Equestria Girls: Friendship is Magic By: VickyT36. A small part of the pink alicorn was disappointed about the lack of a hoofshake, but it was completely understandable. If the Princess had guessed correctly, this wouldn't be good news in the slightest. Oftentimes, an artist would find a scene worthy of a new painting, and it would fall to him to transfer that scene from real life to canvas, thereby creating a transcendent work of art. "To Tartarus with the shield! Shining stopped dead in his tracks, the equivalent of a spear slamming into his heart. For all intents and purposes, this felt like an interrogation, and probably the most painful and harrowing encounter she had to deal with yet. ", "Of course, the damage that was caused to our friendship is only half the battle." I just..". Stepping forward, she spoke with newfound determination. His attention soon returned to the royal sisters, who were just finishing up Luna's interrogation. "Oh shut up!" She just wanted to cry, if it meant getting all of that stress out of her system. ", "It is a good plan, Commander." After taking a look in the mirror to check her face (and after briefly washing it), that's when it clicked. Don't they realize what they've done? What greeted the Guard Captain was a sight he had seen often enough, but still awe-inspiring in it's visage. By: Black Kyurem. Don't come back until you're ready to be Twilight's friends again.". ", Applejack cried silently. Unfortunately, in his haste to leave, he wasn't prepared for what came next. It was a plan she was very much impressed with. Cried Shining. Applejack had nothing else to say. Barked Blade, who ran off to prepare the freshly replenished Changeling Army. Even if she had managed to find an answer, it didn't matter anyway. Luna was dismayed. We will never-". "Shhh, it's OK sweetie. "Princess, I'm curious. The obvious coldness that the group could feel radiating off her. Both Night and Velvet looked at each other nervously, before returning their attention to Luna. Just as the cowpony was about to reply, a voice rang out from across the room. "Excellent." Accidents do happen. According to intelligence that was given to me just this very moment, I believe the Changelings are planning a revenge assault on the city. I'm so sorry Twilight. ", "Anytime darling. The girls had succeeded in trying to understand Twilight's fury, and she had helped them to do it. Beside him at the war room table was Commander Alkaios of the pegasi, and Commander Maugrim of the unicorns. Meanwhile, Canterlot was buzzing with activity. Replied Shining sadly. May I come in? Yelled a voice from outside the door. Taking a deep breath, Velvet braced herself. Thank you for the offer Rarity. Not only was this the most important moment of the Mane 5's lives, but it was quite possibly the most important moment in Equestrian history. Twilight was somewhere out there, hurt, alone, and for all he knew, lost. Or did you become her friends because you sought the fame and glory you would eventually gain from your numerous exploits as the Elements of Harmony?". "I know that what she did wasn't exactly noble of herself either, but Rarity, you must understand. In his hands he held his top hat. The Royal Guard and those who try to help them will be caught up in a frenzy of thuggery and murder. "Let's go home Spike. Replied Velvet anxiously. 1-2. friendship is magic 3. the ticket master 4. applebuck season 5 . But in order to keep up appearances, she smiled warmly. Rarity moved to comfort her. Cadance had just recently left Carousel Boutique to check up on Twilight, as she had planned previously. Just then, Spike stepped down the stairs. Unfortunately her mind would not serve the same purpose, constantly tormenting her with the still fresh memories of herself and the girls abandoning Twilight at the rehearsal and her subsequent reaction following the victory over the Changelings. ", "It even got to the point where Twilight had to make a problem herself." Suddenly, Fluttershy walked over to Twilight. The minutes passed by, and eventually the balcony doors re-opened, Spike emerging from them once more. Just them and nopony else who could disturb their peace. 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. The Mane 5 backed off to give her some breathing space. "I can't believe ANY of you! Your capability to write off somepony's feelings as mere folly is of no surprise to me, considering it was what happened between us long ago, but in these circumstances I find it particularly hard to believe you could write off your student, the one pony besides me whom I know you care very dearly for and trust implicitly, as a jealous and overpossessive brat. She's even madder now. Once the locomotive had reached a complete stop, the duo disembarked, bypassing the station building before heading towards the Golden Oaks Library. It is the first half of a two-part season finale. However, I cannot cast it without your permission, which is why I am here. "I turned to the dark side for want of recognition of the beauty of the night by my subjects. 1,069 users online After a little while, Celestia managed to recompose herself, with a request to boot. In the aftermath of the wedding, Twilight has found that her friends have grown. "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. Knowing his time was up, Aegis turned to face the victorious Changeling Queen. This was made worse with the memories of Fake Cadance sending her into the depths of the Canterlot Caves through a ring of burning green flames, followed by the former taunting Twilight about how nopony would think to look for her, considering nopony even knew the caves existed, and topping all of this was the memory of Twilight finding the real Cadance. Hah! 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. 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. Added Night Light. "State your business." Unbeknownst to Shining, the Solar Princess was entering a nightmare. Replied Twilight lovingly. Twilight is not in the mood to be messed with.". Shining could only hang his head deeper from the truth in her words. Eventually, Celestia got a hold of herself. Pinkie's mouth was immediately sealed shut by the force of four hooves desperate to stop her from making things worse. An evil and satisfied smile crept across the Changeling Queen's mouth. Just then, Rarity entered the building, the doorbell signalling the alabaster unicorn's arrival. They now recognize that they made a terrible mistake and they wish to make amends however possible.". You're no fool. Eventually, she reached the door to her room and opened it. Snake grinned. When it was cast, the shield was laced with traces of hatred and anger. Unbeknownst to them, a Changeling disguised as a tanned yellow pegasus stallion, replete with a brown mane and tail had walked into town, and was quietly observing them. With that, the interrogation was over. Not forgetting her strong sense of generosity, she decided to offer Cadance somewhere to sleep for the night. Like Twilight, Spike and Cadance before me, I find it hard to comprehend how you, along with Shining and the Element Bearers can dismiss the impostor's attitude as mere stress. Also, we didn't just walk out on her. If you and Cadance hadn't intervened, there would have been no saving Canterlot. "Applejack, ah' have lived a long, long life. That was an impostor with evil intentions, yet you let her facade fool you, and I know you sister. Said Shining, who stepped aside to allow Luna to comfort her distraught sister. With a "mmph" of configuration, she smiled at Luna once more. When I betrayed our friendship, I betrayed everything I stood for, and I deeply regret it. ", "I did not forget!" It was obvious to the cowpony that Big Mac had been busy. Something ah' will probably never forgive myself for. "Why?" "We're waiting for Applejack and Princess Cadance. "What gives you the right to question me, AJ?" The reason is that in light of my most recent actions, as well as those of Captain Armor and the Element Bearers, Canterlot nearly fell.". She had finally come to terms with her mistake. "Snake Bite, I have summoned your presence for a task of great importance. The sound was so loud that it caused everything made of glass in the room (along with Shining's eardrums) to shatter. However, the former could not help but wonder why if Luna was so badly affected that she allowed the Nightmare Forces to take her over, then why did the same not happen to Twilight? The Nightmare Forces feed off negative emotions, such as the two I just mentioned. Added Rainbow. Behind him, the door closed and locked again, sealing him away from the outside world. Anypony who attempts to resist or to rescue her is to be dealt with immediately. Everything she had been through, especially the part where Twilight drilled the thought of her untimely death into her head, had finally caught up with her. Shining was talking with one of his officers, Lieutenant Blue Hue, when a runner came up to him and handed him a letter. They were nothing more than relics to her now, relics that celebrated a friendship she thoroughly enjoyed. The girls are sorry and they wish to apologise to Twilight personally!". With a deep sigh of resignation, Applejack prepared to bite the bullet. I will ensure that the Sparkle parents do find peace, or may I be damned to Tartarus for my failure.". As the pink alicorn stepped inside, Twilight's heart melted at the sight of her face. "Twilight? "Well, it happened during the wedding rehearsal. It was my pride!that made me betray you Sugarcube. It worked to dreadful effect; Shining disowned Twilight as a sister and Best Mare, all five of her friends walked out on her and even Celestia showed no compassion. ", "But it can't be too long, right?" ", "Yes. A Canterlot Wedding - Part 1 is the twenty-fifth episode of the second season of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and the fifty-first overall. They had spent the time chatting, while idly wondering where Applejack was. The Mane 5 were left speechless. Same goes for Sergeant Tone and his men.". He had no idea that Chrysalis had imprisoned her in the caves, or that her life was in danger, but now that he did, it was taking a bad toll on him. "Shut up Spark!" However, despite the fact her mind was still full of memories of what happened in the library with Twilight, she was determined to put it behind her and focus on the task at hoof; reconciling with Twilight using whatever means necessary. As for Celestia, even though her mane still billowed proudly from her scalp, she looked very forlorn and remorseful. The girls were leaving you..what could I have done? "Whoa nelly, would y'look at that?" With that, Cadance gently closed the door behind her. They were happy and content, but there was something in their eyes that Applejack could see. I was just thinking about stuff. "Oh Cadance" Sobbed Twilight, who embraced the former in a hug. Shining Armor was sat down on his rump atop the altar/throne, crestfallen and wallowing in self-disgust. He knew he'd have to tell them everything that happened including their betrayal and the invasion that followed their naivety and ignorance to her. "Surrender now and you will not be harmed.". You believed that she was the perfect protege, and thus you took her under your wing in order to help her realize that potential. ", "I know Dad", sighed Shining. ", This made Cadance lower a brow in question. Yet another price had been paid for their mistake, and one that was very, very costly. At the same time, more dive bomber teams will hit the enemy's archers, attacking them from behind before entering the castle. Celestia could feel her gut twisting with guilt more and more. "If you're thinking about chastising me, I beg of you to reconsider. All passengers, the next stop is Ponyville!". Shining Armor, in particular, was taking this harder than the others. He didn't stay with Twilight not because he willingly chose to leave Twilight to wallow in her misery. Applejack retorted. No one said a word until Velvet finally cut in, it was all too much for her to take. "In the event the second echelon goes rogue, our Changelings will enclose and crush them, while hunting down any stragglers. "Surrender? She has enough on her hooves without us being attacked.you may cast the spell Princess. I don't know how, but I just do. The girls fell into an uneasy silence. Sorry you had to see us in this state. Could this be the most important moment in our lives? A house, a rock, anything would suffice. "I can remember spending most of the night cr-". All she cared about was just going back to her quarters, before crying her eyes out, packing her things and leaving Canterlot, wanting to get away from those who no longer cared for her. Celestia moped, acknowledging her captain's first name for the first time in a long time. Whatever perils lay inside did little to faze the nerves of the Changelings. If it was any consolation, although she did not know it at the time, Applejack was not the only one experiencing a restless night. Cadance headed back to the library to help Twilight and Spike cool off, Rainbow went back to her cloud house in Cloudsdale, the mission to repair the broken bond with Twilight stuck firmly in her mind. "Oh Celestia, how are we going to fix this mess?" Cadance, can you and the girls try talking to her? Do y'all remember the day I left with Twilight to go to Canterlot for the wedding? My proposal is to send emissaries to towns and villages in which they live, so that we might entice them to join our cause. Cadance was focused mostly on how Twilight was going to feel seeing the girls again. To her, the Royal Guard were as naive as ever, but one should never underestimate their capabilities. She tried explaining to her friends, but they dismissed her concerns as mere wedding stress. Without them, Equestria is defenseless.". My sister needs me.". Do you understand, Shining Armor Sparkle?" Moments later, Princess Cadance, the bride, Twilight's former foalsitter and somepony with whom she was very close, appeared. Luna spoke softly. So Twilight breathed into the small paper bag while the therapist casted more of her specialty magic on her to calm her down. The elderly Apple took a deep breath before she spoke. "I wish to inform Princess Celestia of an attack on our subjects." You doing OK this morning? Meanwhile, very much unbeknownst to Celestia, Luna had taken the decision to head off to the Sparkle family home. If that wasn't already a slash to her heart, then the knowledge that what happened then draws similar comparisons to the rehearsal would absolutely double it. The reason was obvious; Twilight would be welcoming to everypony else but her former friends, her Big Brother Former Best Friend Forever and as of late, her former teacher. Eventually, after a spree of incapacitating and harvesting the love of her opponents, Chrysalis was left with Aegis, who was a bedraggled mess. After all, one cannot be mad at a child for simply going with the flow. Celestia had tasked Luna to occasionally broadcast an announcement for any and all displaced ponies to meet inside the castle's Hall of Neighyeux, where they would be briefed on the situation of their household. Asked Shroud, preparing his mind to take mental notes, regardless of length. They really had gone too far in their treatment of her. Cadance figured that Twilight would only answer personally to her; anypony else fell under Spike's jurisdiction. "Has she lost her mind or something?!" ", "Gentlecolts, it pleases me immensely to announce the Element Bearers will be of no concern to our operation." With that, Twilight galloped back upstairs, utterly offended. I believe that Twilight's parents should be informed of these events as soon as you are finished.". Celestia did mention something about betraying somepony when she was crying in the former's embrace, but it was only after she put two and two together did she see the horrible picture that was painted in her mind. Twilight had just reunited with her brother, who also happened to be the groom. Shining expected Celestia to begin talking, but instead the solar alicorn rose from her perch before motioning to the stallion to accompany her out of the study. It was because of this her mind was made up already. The unicorn mare, bearing a mane almost similar to Twilight's, raced to the door to greet her son. Everything that had happened over the past couple of days was still raging in her mind. Equestria needed Twilight back at the helm of the Elements, and this was probably the only chance they'd get to fix things. Meanwhile, Luna was first to break the ice between herself and Celestia. She would reveal her true identity, before going horn-to-horn against Celestia. 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. "Welcome back my Queen" Hissed Blade. "It will not help Twilight if both Night and myself are turned to the dark side. See you.". ", "I like your thinking Snake." Is your pride too stubborn for you to admit that the way you treated Twilight was wrong?! "Oh honey! I hope I'm not interrupting." Maugrim added jubilantly. Coupled with it was the occasional flash of lightning and clap of thunder, giving the charcoal-black landscape an ominous appearance. ", "Of course they do Twilight, that's why they're here. "Very well" Replied Cadance. After pulling herself together, Celestia took a moment to compose herself before speaking. Chrysalis had her enemies right where she wanted them, and it was all thanks to Twilight that this was possible. "Iknew Twilight trusted me. That was the question burdening Applejack's mind, however. We're going home, considering I'm not welcome here anymore.". "I cannot hold my tongue any longer. Because of your foolishness, our dear Twilight will be lost. Something snapped in Velvet's mind, and at once the unicorn bowed before the slightly bemused Luna. Before she could say anything, Celestia continued. A heavy price to pay, perhaps not one more heavy than that of death, but it was still a loss that affected you deeply. Greater matters such as this always overruled the minor details, a fact Cadance did not forget. ", "Lady Velvet, Sir Light, the reason I am here is because of your aura.". "Did you defend Twilight then?" The first gaze she cast was at Cadance, to whom she smiled. "I'm fine Spike. From the shock she felt when Shining disproved everything she thought she knew about Fake Cadance before stripping her of the role of Best Mare and even the privilege of being at the wedding, to the horror and abandonment she felt when all five of her friends, even Spike, walked out on her with their eyes closed and their faces morphed into indignant frowns, to the utter pain and heartbreak she felt when Celestia stabbed her with a verbal dagger. Thus she knew what she needed to do. We have gone through much deliberation together, which led to the conclusion that because of the girl's collective incompetence, along with that of my husband-to-be and my aunt, Twilight would have very much gone to her death, followed by the ponies of Equestria.