-(Unknown Location, Union of Changnia)-

Luna tried her hardest to get her eyes open. By the tears draining from her eyes earlier, it was a bit sticky to open up. Also she was scared on what awaits for her to see what's happening in front of her. She was able to open one eye and see that Razor Whisk and Evanesce wasn't there, except for that female changeling, Mimic. The changeling was asleep while she was using a journal as a pillow. Luna looked around her and saw an empty plate and cup right next to her. She remembered she just ate before she slept…painfully. She wiped her eyes and looked at her hooves that were still chained. She just hopelessly sat there and looked around the cold dim room. In a few seconds, she heard the door start to open. Immediately, she lied down pretending to be still asleep and secretly opened one eye. It wasn't Razor Whisk, but it was Evanesce with her white flight suit. Her visor showed her name as the mask was painted like a shark's teeth. It was pretty terrifying for her a first.

Evanesce walked towards Mimic and and shook her gently. "Mimic? Wake up." She said.

Mimic opened her eyes and yawned. "Why? I'm sleepy." She whined like a little filly.

"Sorry. But we have to get to work. Razor Whisk says."

"Aww. Fine." Mimic got up and flapped her insect like wings.

Evanesce looked at Luna and walked towards her. Luna shook in fear hoping she wouldn't get the shock again. But nothing happened.

"If you need something, call us." Evanesce smiled and walked out the door as Mimic followed.

Luna yelled out. "Wait!"

Evanesce and Mimic halted and looked back. "Yes?" They both asked at the same time.

"Thank you." Luna said her words of gratitude to them for treating her better more than Razor Whisk can. Also stopped him from hurting her more.

Mimic smiled. "No problem."

Evanesce nodded. "Yeah. You're welcome."

-(Marescow, Union of Changnia)-

The sun shined in a brand new day in the capital of the Union of Changnia, Marescow. It was clear skies to give off some warmth to the ponies and changelings, but it was still freezing because of the winds and remaining snow on the ground. Marescow had a very dark and struggling history during the First-Changnian War years ago. Queen Devsalis who was leading a coup force of freedom fighters was to defend the city from Queen Chrysalis who was trying to get her off to take over Changnia. The city was lost to Devsalis like Stalliongrad, Mutare City, and more. It was on a crisis situation for Devsalis until Equestrian assistance arrived. When Chrysalis was on the offensive on the First Battle of Marescow, she ordered her forces on a shoot and destroy on sight. Innocents and others were lost because of them. After the war, it was an Equestrian and Freedom Force Victory and Queen Devsalis was in control of 75% of Changnia. Marescow is famous for one of the most brutal battles in the war. The memorial site of UOC and Equestrian forces was the size of two hoofball fields! Dark times I say.

Anyway, that was just what happened back then. Marescow is now one of the most peaceful cities in the country. New leaders are Queen Devsalis, ruler of the Union of Changnia. General Cora, a veteran of the war but now the UOCs General of the Army. Grand Master Salin, also a veteran of the war and Commandant of the Spetslos, a special force unit.

Devsalis got a note saying that part of the Equestrian Air Force is on its way to Marescow because of a search on Razor Whisk and Princess Luna. She left her throne and told them to meet her at her favorite place called Zelenyy Park, where she always went when she was little. When she was told about Princess Luna's kidnapping, she notified Grand Master Salin to ready Spetslos search and rescue teams. Shining Armor was ordered to arrive at Marescow as well along with Princess Cadance for a meeting. As much as Shining Armor is still haunted by the horrors of war while he was a hero from the First-Changnian War, it was his orders. General Ironclad and Colonel Steel Hammer, the leaders of Equestrian Special Operation Force (E.S.O.F) sent in a few Celestial Rangers and Eclipse Nomads for Luna's hostage rescue. As well as two Omega Long Rangers, Cloak and Cross Heart. (or Snipers if you want.). Those two twin sisters are chosen for their actions in the First-Changnian War. They stay alive for their cousins, Aloe and Lotus.

Yup. The two twin sisters from the Ponyville Spa, Aloe and Lotus, has cousins, Cloak and Cross Heart, who are twin sisters as well serving as Omega Long Rangers. Originally they were supposed to be assigned to Theta Team, but not anymore.

Now I bet you're all tired of talking about some history so…okay.

A carriage flew out of the AAC-113 that headed towards Marescow, the capital of The Union of Changnia. The ones inside were none other than the nine members of Arion Squadron, Twilight and the rest, then lastly Neon Nimbus. Seishin stayed at the AAC-113 since her system was supposed to stay there. Bet she's partying in there, right?

Twilight looked out the carriage and saw Marescow's beautiful view and scenery. Ponystankino Tower, The Kremlin; which can be called Gremlin in Equestrian. The Foalshoi Theater and all others. She's never seen the city before. Her brother, Shining Armor, was deployed here when the war was almost over. But it didn't look like this at that time. Ponies and Changelings flew or walked around the city like nothing was happening. Such a peaceful place she thought.

Pinkie Pie snuck up on Twilight in surprise, which made her almost fall out the carriage. "Pinkie! You would've made me fall off this thing!" Twilight glared.

"Oops. Sorry." Pinkie Pie apologized.

Neon Nimbus laughed. "You know I had to jump off carriages when I was in the Special Aviation Teams? I even had to do it on the Union of Changnia's mountains. I'll tell you this, it's cold and full of snow than you think."

Pinkie Pie smiled. "Cool. I didn't SNOW that." She joked.

HandyFlash smirked. "Ha. ICY what you did there."

"Sorry. Making puns just never gets COLD." Pinkie Pie continued.

"Yeah I know. You can SLEIGH that again." HandyFlash continued.

"Guys." Rainbow Dash called while she covered her ears.

"Sorry." They both said at the same time.

Applejack looked at Neon Nimbus. "So…where are we landing and where we going?" She asked.

"Downtown. And we're going to Zelenyy Park, which won't be far from where we land." Neon Nimbus answered and lowered the altitude of the carriage and landed on the ground gently.

They all got out and looked around the city and noticed it was just like Ponyville. Some Ponies and Changelings wore a scarf that was all similar to eachother. Twilight realized that it was school students. She was going to talk to one of them, but she doesn't know if they speak her language or only Changnian (Russian). Luckily, HandyFlash went to one of the students who was a female changeling. Twilight followed.

Twilight looked at HandyFlash. "Can you be my translator? I kinda want to talk to them about this place." She asked.

HandyFlash nodded. "Sure thing." He went in front of the female changeling who's scarf was covering her mouth and a long styled mane. "Помилование?" He said.

"Здравствуйте." She said 'Hello' shyly.

"Подождите, Вы предпочитаете английском или своем языке?" HandyFlash asked if she preferred to speak in Changnian or English.

She cleared her throat. "I can speak English if you want." She said with her Changnian accent.

"Oh okay." HandyFlash stopped speaking in Changnian.

Twilight cleared her throat. "We were just wondering where Zelenyy Park is located."

The shy student pointed her hoof at the east. "It's just right there. Can't really miss it."

"Thank you." Twilight smiled.

Another female voice was heard behind the student. "Little Sis? I've been looking for you." A female changeling in a white UOC military service dress. Her rank was seen as four stars as a General.

Her little sister turned around and bowed. "I apologize Cora."

"Hey it's okay. I didn't say it in a bad way." Cora chuckled and petted her little sister. She looked at the two she was talking to and noticed Twilight. "Wait, do I know your from somewhere?"

Twilight gave a confused look. "I don't think so."

Cora's head regained the memory. When she was at the war, Shining Armor showed a picture of Twilight once. "Aren't you the little sister of Sir Shining Armor?"

Twilight's eyes widened. "You knew my brother?"

"I'm a friend of his during the First-Changnian War." Cora smiled.

"Yeah. A crazy and brave one that I met." A male voice was heard. Twilight recognized that voice of her brother.

Shining Armor was seen with Princess Cadance coming out of a store. "Wow Captain. You look like a dirt magnet. Or should I say General." Shining Armor joked.

Cora rolled her eyes. "I was hoping you'd be much taller." She laughed.

Shining Armor glared and smirked. "Riiight." He looked at Cora's little sister and smiled. "Wow. She's grown up so fast. How you doing Klara?"

Klara bowed her head and smiled even though her scarf was covering her mouth. "I'm doing good Sir Shining Armor."

Cora smiled at her little sister. "Guess what. She wants to be in the Union of Changnian Air Force when it's completed."

Shining Armor pointed at HandyFlash. "He's in the Equestrian Royal Air Force as an Elite Pilot of the Task Force X."

HandyFlash bowed. "Приьет. I'm Colonel HandyFlash, leader of Arion Squadron."

Klara went up to him and shook his hoof. "I'm so glad to meet a pilot of the Equestrian Air Force."

Cora smirked at him. "My little sis gets excited sometimes. Also, I heard Arion flight is called 'The Wing Feathers of Celestia and Luna', correct?"

"Yeah. Wait, how did you know that?" HandyFlash asked.

Cora laughed. "Duh. Newspaper." HandyFlash 'sweat dropped' by the obvious answer. "Anyway, I'm General Cora. Leader of the UOC Ground Forces." She bowed her head.

HandyFlash bowed. "Obviously you know Twilight already."

"Ah. You all are already here." A voice of Neon Nimbus came from behind them. Behind her was the whole group.

Cora nodded. "Ah yes. General Neon Nimbus. Let us go to the park for the meeting. Follow me General."

Neon Nimbus followed Cora towards the park as the others followed. "Any word on Princess Luna?" She asked.

"Sorry. We haven't heard from her yet. But I'm sure we will soon." Cora said.

Rarity looked around nervously. "I'm still quite worried about Princess Luna. Who knows what is happening to her right now." She bit her lip.

"It would be a good idea to not think about anything bad happening to her." HandyFlash suggested.

"He's right. I'm sure she's not getting hurt." Twilight said.

"So what are we gonna do when we find her?" Pinkie Pie asked curiously.

Twilight looked at her and frowned. "I don't know Pinkie. Just hope it won't happen again."

"Or maybe she's in that store!" Pinkie Pie pointed at a bakery store named 'Lunar Croissants'. She excitedly ran towards the doors, but was pulled back by Twilight.

"Don't leave just yet."

"Where was I going?" Pinkie Pie asked.

Rainbow Dash chuckled. "You remind me when I was about to rush in the Wonderbolts Academy."

"Wait, how was it in there?" HandyFlash asked.

"Pretty swell." She replied.

As they continued to follow Cora and Klara, they reached the park for their meeting. Zelenyy Park was full of flowers and green grass that covered the whole place as benches and tables were scattered around. One table that was on the top of the hill had one changeling with a few guards around it. They all figured that was Queen Devsalis, so they headed up there.

The guards moved out of the way since they recognized Cora and the rest. Queen Devsalis was wearing her crown with a golden scarf around her neck. Her mane was almost like Queen Chrysalis' except it was styled differently with some braiding. She looked at the group and saw Cora saluting.

"My queen, your guests are here." Cora said.

"Thank you General." Devsalis had a beautiful and strong Changnian accent. She looked at them with her emerald eyes and smiled. "Welcome to Marescow. Have a seat."

Neon Nimbus sat down first as the others did as well. "Have you got my message clearly Queen Devsalis?" She asked.

"Yes I have. I had to call Grand Master Salin to ready the Spetslos Forces for a search and rescue team." Devsalis looked at Shining Armor. "And I bet you have called in some E.S.O.F teams as well?"

"Yes ma'am." Shining Armor nodded.

Devsalis looked at HandyFlash and his squadron. "It's good to meet one of the Equestrian Aces. So you're going to assist the search for your night princess?"

HandyFlash and the rest nodded. "Yes." HandyFlash answered.

"You all sure know what needs to be done." Devsalis commented.

Twilight raised her hoof. "What about Queen Chrysalis where ever she is?" She asked.

"Her empire and the Union of Changnia is in a neutral situation right now. So they won't bother us." Devsalis said.

Shining Armor looked at the east nervously, hoping that Chrysalis won't show any aggression. The Union of Changnia and the Chrysalis Empire have been neutral to each other after the war. Cadance could see the nervousness from Shining Armor. She didn't wand him; and herself, to think about the Changnian war. Twilight noticed it as well. Flitter and Blossomforth curiously looked at them.

"Are you three okay?" Flitter asked.

"We're fine. Don't worry." Princess Cadance gave a weak smile.

Blossomforth raised her eyebrow. "If you say so. Just tell us if you need something."

Twilight looked back at Shining Armor. "You're legitimately okay, right?"

"Don't worry. Just cautious and hoping we find Princess Luna soon." Shining Armor told his little sister.

Klara looked up at the sky and noticed in the corner of her eye, she saw a few black dots heading north of the city. The altitude on whatever those things are was very high. The dots went in a cloud as Klara waited for them to go out the other way, but the dots weren't seen again. She shook her head and told herself its just her eyes or there was something on her glasses.

"By the way Queen Devsalis, we have Thistle Flight heading over to Marescow to assist the search." Neon Nimbus told her.

HandyFlash looked at her. "Eclipse Moon, FireBlaze, and Meteor will join up as well. Ash will be here as well."

"And the others?"

"Elsewhere." HandyFlash said talking about their deployment area.

Neon Nimbus nodded. "Okay. Notify Comet Streak and Daisy to ready themselves for flight. Wouldn't want the nine of you fighting by yourselves like in Saddle-Arabia."

"Yes ma'am." HandyFlash walked in a somewhat far distance away from the talking.

Devsalis tapped her chin. "Any other reinforcements?" She asked.

"Not really. The Saddle-Arabian Air Force is currently working, The Kingdom of Marey is starting theirs, and The Fillyppines isn't done yet as well. But I called in some help from the Hoofwaffe." Neon Nimbus said.

HandyFlash walked back to the group and told Neon Nimbus and Devsalis. "Thistle Flight and the others are on their was right now. ETA: 55 minutes."

Queen Devsalis nodded. "Alright. We'll give your Air Force a lot of assistance if needed. We will help you out until this threat is eliminated."

"Are you sure? We don't want to stress you out." Neon Nimbus frowned.

"Oh c'mon. We want to help out our allies. You Equestrians must be worried about this problem." Devsalis grinned.

"You remind me of our three E.R.A.F mercenary flights. They want to stop this crisis more than the Bits." Neon Nimbus smirked.

Devsalis looked at all the Arion Squadron members and smiled. "I'm counting on you all just like the others in this search. Can you do me one favor?"

"Yes, Queen Devsalis?" HandyFlash asked.

"Don't get shot down." She answered.

"Oh I can do that alright." Rainbow Dash smirked.

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