I opened my eyes...

The moon was shining, full and bright. What a night for me to be out here huh. I could hear distinct howling in the distance. It felt surreal. I was outside, I had been surrounded by the prison walls for some time now. Being here, now...The grass was soft. I got up from the ground and started to walk forward. I looked back at the prison, smoke rose from high in the sky. That should draw attention, soon, all of the Princess main force would be scattered. I had to reach the terminal Located in a place called Ponyville. It was a last ditch effort to restart older systems that had been out of commission for long periods of time. It was best to put the terminal faraway so it wouldn't be linked directly to the system it was to restart. However, it created the issue of getting to the very machine the terminal rebooted. In my position of course, I'd have to work fast. Once they figured out that I'm not on the prison, they'll be headed towards me in no time. I'm sure they have some way of finding me...

First things first, I had to find Ponyville and reestablish the connection...

I trotted quickly towards a wooded area. It should be a straight shot from here...

The outskirts of Ponyville were quiet, the town seemed lifeless t night. Lights were on in some of the tint houses but for the most part, it was dark. I could see the town hall, it seem to be the most dominant building I could see. I saw it all. I wonder if they knew what they were in the middle of? I found the shed, it was small, hidden. Pretty crappy place to hid such a complicated device. I was about to enter it until I felt a presence, I turned around...

"Who are you...?" I asked the mare.

She stared blankly at me, she shook her head. She rubbed her temples." Ugh, where am I...? AH! Who are...why am I here...?"

It was dark out, but the mare was visible enough for me to make out what she looked like. Her coat was lilac I think. A two tone mane and tail and at least three flowers on her flank. I wondered why she was here, what reason would she have to be wandering out in the dark like this. Although, as soon as I saw here, something inside of me yanked, reacted...Who is she?"Can I help you?"

"I uhhh, sorry i'll be going now..." The mare looked troubled, tired. As if she hadn't been getting much sleep. Something about her though, something made me care for her...but why?

I shook the feeling and continued to the console. It was covered in cobwebs and dust. I brushed it off and started it up. The signal had to be boosted in order to reach the terminal in Canterlot. I thought of the town hall. Setting on of these on the roof would be ideal. The antennas would help with that. I grabbed the wireless antenna and carried it in my magic.

The streets were clear, I walked until I reached the town hall. Some lights were still on, maybe some late night work. Whatever it was, I wasn't interested. I levitated the antenna and set it on top of the town hall roof. The red light started to blink periodically. I smiled, it was successful. Now we can began...I started back again, but that feeling..."Do I know you?"

The mare was back, my heart ached, I felt as if I was going to cry...but why?"I, I don't think so..."

"I know you, I know I do...Weren't you the mare who tried to poison Canterlot...?" She arched her brow,"But...no. I know you better than that. As if, I knew you before that. But I didn't..." The mare started to shake. I was worried she'd alert some pony but she seemed reluctant to yell.

"Look, I'm not suppose to be here. But I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anypony here that we met..." I walked pass her. She stared at me as I did. I felt her hoof grab me.

"No, s-stay..." She looked worried." I haven't been sleeping well...I need your help. I know you can help me...I don't know why, but I trust you..."

I really wanted to cry now. I felt my heart tear. I couldn't help her, whatever she was suffering from, something told me this was what needed to happen. I shrugged her hoof off my shoulder," Don't touch me. I told you to stay away..." My eyes glowed red...and so did hers. They started to bleed, she wiped her face and stared at her hooves. I was caught off guard, who is she?

"This, this keeps happening! Please, stay, stay here! Help me! Help me please!" She sobbed and grabbed ahold of my hooves." Lilith I need you!" I shook her off as she got louder. I needed to gain the connection back before any more noise came from her. Lights from the town started to come on. I looked at the mare one last time before leaving, the sight pained me more than I wanted it to... I ran to the shed and set up the signal. I could still hear her screaming and crying as the connection process started up. Three different options were available or at least the were. Only one remained on standby. The rest were canceled. I rebooted the Operation Rise file and started the connection. It tested successful. The automated voice spoke as it completed.

Established Connection, Operation Rise is now online...