Flash Sentry woke up. He felt one of his wings covered with a bandage. He looked to his right to see Shining Armor standing there, watching him. "Good to see you're awake," said Shining Armor. "Now, we can figure out what the hoof has happened." Flash sat up slowly, still feeling the pain from his injury.

        "Where should we start?" asked Flash.

        "From the beginning. How did this start?"

        "Well, a few weeks back, while Twilight and I were still dating, she said she kept hearing this faint and dark voice. Every night she would call for us or scream. Not too loud though. Not until now."

        "Then?"

        "Well, after that, she had asked me to sleep with her. So I did. Then around early in the morning, I saw that she wasn't next to me so I went to investigate. Then when I walked down the hall to the kitchen, I saw Twilight with King Sombra."

        "Hmm... What happened after that?"

        Flash's voice broke. "Well... I know she probably didn't mean it, but she said she had chosen to join Sombra. She couldn't have meant it. I know her."

        "We both know her too much. Well, you rest up. Also, stay off your wings. Don't want another injury."

        Shining Armor got up and left the room. Flash Sentry got up and took a light stroll still wearing his somewhat dented armor. He walked down the hall toward the kitchen. He slowly pushed the door open. There, he saw the bloody knife and a small amount of his blood splattered on the wall. That was when Flash saw the shattered window. He walked towards it. The horrible memories flooded back into his mind. He couldn't stop thinking about it. That was when a guard came through the door. "Flash," he said. Flash Sentry turned, "Hmm?"

         "Princess Celestia and Princess Luna wish to speak to you in the throne room.

         "I'll head over there."

         Flash walked down the long halls. He peered through each window, thinking of Twilight. He couldn't stop. That's all he could think about. Then he reached the throne room door and opened it. Princess Celestia and Luna had been talking. Flash could somewhat overhear some of it. "I have faith in Flash Sentry and her friends," said Celestia. Flash approached both of them, "Princess," he said bowing down.

          "Please Flash Sentry, we have pressing matters to discuss about Twilight."

          "Yes, I was thinking that was the reason why you called me."

          "Luna and I have been discussing on how shall we rescue Twilight. If she remains with King Sombra, the Crystal Empire and all of Equestria could be doomed."

          "Yes."

          "We need you to gather her friends, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. I believe you had already been very well acquainted with them."

          "Yes, any information on where I could find them?"

          "I will be sending a scroll to your room. I wish that you could start tomorrow."

          "Consider it done."

          "Thank you Flash Sentry, her life is in your hands."

          Flash Sentry walked out of the room contemplating on what will he do. Even if he knows them, what would he say when he saw them? How could he tell them about Twilight? He pushed those thoughts out of his head. He then walked to his room, opened the door and sat down on his bed waiting for the scroll. A few minutes later, it had suddenly appeared on the table. He picked it up and slowly read it. It had brief information on each pony's recent or current location.

Rarity

          Rarity lives in Canterlot. She is currently working at her fabric shop at Stallion Street. Her work hours are 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. She is usually busy during the day. It is best to meet her after or before her work hours. Please do not mention her designs or and clothing issues or she will continue to rant in about them.

Fluttershy

        Still lives in Ponyville. She also is still currently taking care of her animals and the animals of Ponyville. As you know, she is very shy and sensitive. So please be very friendly.

Pinkie Pie

        Still also lives in Ponyville. Very hyper and very friendly. She still works at Mrs. and Mr. Cupcakes's bakery. She is very hyper when she meets someone new or meets someone again who she hasn't see in a long time.

Rainbow Dash

        She is currently a Wonderbolt training Wonderbolt Cadets. Right now, she is at Cloudsdale. She will be there for a few weeks but will later depart to Phillydelphia for her shows. She will be nearly impossible to catch.

Applejack

  Also lives in Ponyville. Still lives on her farm. You should also try her Apple Cider. It has been well improved since the last time you had met with her.

Please bring her back.

Take care,

Princess Celestia.

Flash Sentry folded up the letter and placed it back onto the table. I'd better start with Rainbow Dash. He thought to himself. He walked outside his room and made for the front door. He then stopped at another fellow guard. "Please inform the Princess I had decided to leave early," said Flash Sentry. The guard nodded and moved toward the throne room. Then Flash went for the front door. But, he was then stopped by Spike. "Wait!" yelled Spike running as fast as he could.

"Spike?" asked Flash Sentry.

"Please Flash... Please bring her back..."

"Don't worry Spike. I won't stop until she comes back. I promise."

Spike teared up and hugged Flash Sentry. Flash proceeded out of the room and took off into the air. Don't worry Twilight. We're gonna get you back.