Celestia did as she said, and soon a group of Equestrian healers were gathered by the Redemption. The wounded clones and officers gathered in a group around Twilight. Tiegan smiled as she recalled the expressions on the clone's faces when they saw the Equestrian Princess. And it went both ways. The Equestrians had been more than a little surprised to find humans on their planet.

Alongside the Republic doctors; Snowflake, Aide, Amethyst, and Glory helped distribute bacta and other medical supplies. As unicorns, Aide and Glory used their magic to repair any damaged medical equipment.

After her help being turned down more than once by over respectful clones, Tiegan found herself sitting in the shade a respectful distance away from the cruiser. She felt a wave in the Force as Anakin strolled over to join her.

"Princess Twilight seems to have everything under control." Tiegan said looking up at her big brother.
Anakin snorted a laugh. "That is the most organized person I have ever met."

"Defiantly."

"…What was your impression of Celestia?"

Tiegan cocked her head. "You're asking me?"

"Why not? I heard what you said about Luna. You know, about her being insecure…"

Tiegan's eyes widened. "I said that out loud?"

Anakin chuckled. "Yeah, but I think I'm the only one who heard it. I didn't know you paid that much attention to people." He paused. "But anyway, back to my question. Anything you saw in Celestia?"

"Well…she's really knowledgeable, and the society she has established is incredible. I still don't understand their magic, but from what Twilight was saying, Celestia seems like she could hold her own in a battle. What I don't get is that Jedi that Celestia was talking about. So she erased the files? But still, you would think stories would be passed down. I'd never heard anything about Equestria until today."

"Agreed. But maybe the Republic saw Equestria's disappearance as a sign of treason. That could've made them reluctant to talk about it." He shrugged. "Just a thought."

Tiegan nodded. "I hadn't thought about that. You might be right. But I guess with no records it's just going to remain a mystery."

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Luna burst into her sister's quarters. "Tia! Word from the Crystal Empire." Celestia stood swiftly, and Luna continued. "I just received a letter from Cadence. She says they are under attack from an 'army of metal', as she described it."

"Under attack? With no discussion?"

Luna shook her head, "Cadence said that they came in and started tearing the Empire apart looking for someone named Kenobi."

"Kenobi? Isn't he one of the Jedi?"

"Exactly." Luna glared at Celestia. "Your new friends have brought war to Equestria."

"Luna. You know better than anyone why we couldn't turn them down."

"Because your Padawan said so?" The younger sister snorted. "This beats all. Now we're taking orders from children."

Celestia ignored Luna's last remark. Instead of replying, she swung open the doors to a cabinet in one swift movement and pulled out a jeweled chest.

Luna's eyes widened. "Tia…you can't be serious."

"I am." She opened the chest and pulled out two lightsabers. "I have no doubt this army is the one led by this Count Dooku. The Jedi can help us be rid of them." Celestia slipped off her chest plate and replaced it with a smaller, more bland one.

Luna followed suite. "Shining Armor is currently holding off the Sith with one of his protection spells. It will not last for long."

"Then let us make haste."