Anakin and his men swiftly loaded into two of the twelve surviving gunships, and they were on their way to the Crystal Mountains. Anakin, Ahsoka and several clones occupied the lead gunship, while Luna and more clones rode in the other.

They were all equipped with cold weather gear, due to Luna's information that the mountains were permanently in winter. Proving her words, as they drew closer, a snowstorm began to hit. After a few more klicks, the storm began to get serious.

Hawk, the clone pilot, called a warning. "General Skywalker, we can't see anything in this storm, and the engines are getting weak from the cold."

Anakin pursed his lips and waved Luna's ship closer. "Luna! We're going to have to land; the gunships can't fly in this storm!"

Luna looked around at the swirling whirlwind of white, and nodded. "I'll lead you to a clearing!" A bright blue glow erupted from her horn, and she leapt out of the ship. Her wings spread wide and she battled the storm, the light of her horn guiding the pilots.

Soon, she hovered above a field of pure white, and the gunships landed on either side of her. Anakin could feel the ships sink a few inches into the snow, only their wide bases keeping them from sinking fully.

The clones and the Jedi scrambled out of the gunships, making sure to strap on snowshoes. Anakin pulled down his goggles and checked to make sure Ahsoka did the same, then he turned to the hovering Luna. "Can you lead us to the temple from here?"

Luna turned and brightened the glow of her horn. "I think so." She yelled over the howling wind. "I have not been there in so long. It might be better to wait out the storm."

Ahsoka saw Anakin's conflicted expression. "Master, no," she said. "Obi-wan and Tiegan need those reinforcements now. I know it's a risk, but we have to press on!"

Nodding, Anakin looked back to Luna. "You heard her, let's go!"

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That was quite the invasion force. Tiegan lowered her electro-binoculars and turned to her master. "So, what's the plan?"

Obi-wan also lowered his binoculars. "We have three options. Rush in firing and probably get killed, try to ambush, or have Shining Armor let us in his shield and position there."

"Getting inside the shield sounds like the best option to me."

"Yes, but letting down the shield means that we risk exposing the Equestrians."

"Yeah, but that shield isn't going to last long anyways." She shrugged. "We might as well be in there to defend them when it does come down."

A shadow fell on Obi-wan's crouched form. "I believe your Padawan is right, General Kenobi. We need to be ready when Captain Armor's force field breaks." She studied the bright fuchsia energy shield and winced as another set of Sep cannon fire slammed into the dome. It flickered twice before holding fast. "We must hurry." Celestia spread her wings. "I will enter first, and create a magic barrier that will hold off the enemy for a few moments. You can then land your ships in a defensive formation inside the city."

Obi-wan waved a hand and the gunship pilots ran for the ships. "With all due respect, Princess. How will you enter the shield without it coming down completely?"

The Equestrian smiled. "I have my ways." Then, with a mighty flap, she sped away.

Now standing, Obi-wan laid a hand on Tiegan's shoulder. "Are you ready for this?"

"Is one ever truly ready for a battle?"

"You are wise beyond your years, Padawan." Obi-wan said with a smile. Then he sprinted for the gunships.

Tiegan smiled, feeling like she could conquer the world. Finally, she shook off the feeling and ran after her master.

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