******Back at Princess Twilights Castle Map room******

The eerie quietness of the map room could chill the warmest sun. The only sound that can be heard is the soft hum of the 6 red dots and the periodical flashing of the blue symbol by the Tree of Harmony. Echoing through the hall's which are normally filled with laughter and revelry, is filled with silence. Slowly in the main entrance, the large entranceway creaks open. The blue flashing dot that is hoving at the Tree of Harmony suddenly flashes solid blue, then slowly fades just as Starlight Glimmer enters.

She looks around. No one else is here, but she see's the map on the table.

"Oh, Twilight....we will get to you soon. I should not have let you guys go without backup. Or we could have at least assisted you." She looks down, as slowly a few others arrive.

DJ Pon3 saunters in headphones in place. She has a small rope in her mouth as she pulls a piece of djing equipment behind her as she smiles and places the deck next to the map.

"Thank you for coming out to help Vinyl. I really appreciate it."

She nod's and steps behind the deck, she ducks under to poke and prod at the equipment. As she does this, the shape of the device changes. Suddenly she nod's in acceptance as she is sitting on a dual turntable on wheels with a huge speaker below and two small speakers facing outwards both on the left and right of her.

"I don't know what to make of it. This whole situation has gotten out of control. I am glad you contacted me. I can definitely help. But I will have to think. I need to figure this out" suddenly Dr. Hooves and Derpy enters into the map room.

"Ahh, we have others with us! This will definitely increase our chances! Fantastic!" Dr. Hooves cheers as he trots on over to Dj Pon3's set up.

"My word, this is intriguing..." He pokes and prods at the machine and Dj pon3 just smiles at him as she starts wiring the system up. Slowly the speakers and panels start to glow.

"Hello, Dr. Hooves! And Derpie! Good to see you again! Thank you! With The doctor in the mix. We are sure to win!"

"Ayee!" Derpy waves as they trot on in. Derpy almost trips as she slides onto the door just as Octavia and Treehugger enter in.

"Oooh, You ok Free spirit?" Treehugger catches her on the slide down.

Derpy nod's sheepishly as she straightens out. Octavia shifts over.

"My My. We do have a sortment here. I apologize for coming later. I was met with a Ms. Tree hugger who wants to tag along to help. She misses her friend Fluttershy and thinks she can help in some way"

"I will what I can. I am no fighter, but sometimes when the chakras align and we are all centered, we can face many obstacles in our paths. " She silently clops her two front hooves together and hums for a moment.

"Tree Hugger is it?" Dr. Hooves looks over her.
"What is it that you do? If I may ask?"
"What do I do? I enjoy many pursuits and walks of life. Many lives and many jobs. But for now, in this form, I try to assist in the preservation of rare animals. Which is how I met Fluttershy. I also assist in agriculture and such. What do you do? Oh aura of a thousand years"

Dr. Hooves raises his eyebrows suddenly at the comment.

"oooh, you ARE good. Yes! Quite! Yes! A thousand years...many lives...I am all too familiar with that. But I suppose you know this!"

He looks closer at her this time.
"I too, do many things, have many names. I used to travel. A lot. Actually, but as of this moment, I am on a respite. To do some research here. The magic and information in this place is fascinating. And for the first time, I do not have to get involved! I to have had many friends, and many memories....." he looks to a horizon only he can see.

"Way too many memories...but yes. To answer your question. First and foremost. I am...the Doctor. No need to inquire more."

Octavia raises her eyes.

"A Doctor you say?"

"Yes. Yes." He nod's

TreeHugger looks at him closer.

"A...Pony...or another form? Of many names. Your...names"

Suddenly Dr. Hooves looks at her seriously.

"You are indeed a perceptive one. But we must not talk about this any further... As it would not be good for all present. Say...you are indeed very industrious. Do you....like to travel?"

Derpy suddenly makes a face and tackles Dr. Hooves.

Starlight Glimmer clears her throat.

"Sorry to interrupt. But we have pressing matters. Princess Celestia and Princess Cadence stop by shortly to inform me of what is going on, But they are in a hurry. We were all to meet here. "

Octavia brushes herself off as twigs and leaves start to shimmy off of Treehugger. She slowly trots over to DJ Pon3 to watch her work.

"Ahh up to old tricks again aren't we?" She smirks as you see a glowing horn nod behind the deck. Tree-hugger walks over to Derpie to give her a hug. Derpy smiles and hugs back.

"Positive vibes girl! Positive vibes!" Derpie squeals in delight as Dr. Hoove swishes his mane.

"Really! And they say that I am the madman!"

Suddenly there is a Rumble in the distance as the door's shake and a faint

"Yeah!" coming from the distance. Within moments, Daring Do and Bulk Biceps slide to a halt.

"Ha! I win!" Daring do gloat as Bulk sulks. But then notices Derpie his flying buddy and squeals, giving her a sudden hug.

"Sorry 'bout that. I bumped into this lug on my arrival. I had to challenge him to a race. He may outlift me...but I can still be as fast as the best of them....speaking of...Where is rainbow dash? I heard that there is an issue?"

Starlight smiles

"Daring...Do? Is it? I heard...or seen books. I thought you were just a character!" The others in the room recognize the name suddenly and start to circle her.

"Yes. Yes. I am real. I am...a close friend of Rainbow Dash. She has helped me in some of my ventures....really. At first, she was kinda...well....ridiculous. But we got to know each other and became good friends." She smiled as she waves her hooves in front of her.

"But I am here to find out whats up. I was looking for Rainbow Dash...." Starlight waves a hoof in front of the others to stop their approach and points towards the map.

Daring Do slowly approaches the map and looks up at Starlight and back at the map.

"Is this...Red is bad. I know that much....one of these Rainbow?"

Starlight nod's

"And the rest are the other main 6" At this Daring Do gasps. With a raspy voice that is unaccustomed to such reactions. Suddenly her ears stiffen and flair back. Her eyes narrow.

"Who has done this." with a growl and gritted teeth. Bulk scooches to hide behind Derpy who just sits there watching the conversation.

Starlight sigh's and informs her of what she knows.

Daring Do digests the information and nods.

"When do we leave to rescue them. I am going to be part of this." The others gasp in shock except for Dr. Hooves who mutters "Too many companions...."

"I think we are waiting for a few others. Once Princess Celestia and Cadence arrive. I think we will be ready."

Shadows flitter in the twinkling light that emanates from the ceiling of the castle map room. Coming in fast and hard, Spitfire spirals semi-circles inside the Map room to land next to Derpy and Bulk.

"So....this is where our Rainbow spends her time. I like the digs. Suits her. Hello Derpy and Bulk. Still training hard?" They salute her and she smiles.

"Daring Do! I heard about you. When we have some time...we should race! You, me and Rainbow. After we fix this mess. We need her back for our shows!" She looks away for a moment, hiding a tear.

"Anytime Spitfire. Anytime!" She replies with a coy sassy look. Spitfire raises her eyebrows amused at the notion. Before she is able to reply, the door flies open hard with bright magic as Moon Dancer rushes in with a gaudy fancy looking Sapphire shores racing right behind her.

"Where is Twilight!" Moon dancer shouts at the room.

"Hello...I believe...you are...?" Starlight asks.

"Hello, Moon Dancer, Twilights old Canterlot friend. Where is Twilight?"

"Oh! Nice to meet you! I am sorry I didn't recognize. Twilight did..."

"That is fine. Where IS Twilight!" Mood dancer says out of distress.

"Whoooaaa this one is so 10 thousand ways of stressed! You need to soothe your self" Tree Hugger calmy replies. With all the commotion a sudden loud crash as two speakers fall from Dj Pon3's setup hit the ground. Then suddenly levitate back up to get reconnected. Dj Pon3 turns red in embarrassment.

Sapphire shores look's around at the room to lock eyes on Daring Do.

"I see something major has happened to our friends. Poor AJ. I hope the girl is ok. I was stopping by to see her. I miss her so..." she walks over to Daring Do to look her over.

"You look so familiar...have we toured together?" Daring do shakes her head but starts to clear her throat. Worried about her hidden identity. With so many here....She is sure she must have booked the same suites with Sapphire at one point. Celebrity has its close nit circles.

"Ugh! Where is Twilight!" Moon Dancer stomps her hooves this time. Sunset approaches her slowly and points to the map. Suddenly Moon Dancer flitters to the map to analyze it from all angle's. Taking out several instruments while she fixes her glasses, to measure the structure. Test the image with a probe, and other tests.

"I surmise this is an ongoing scanning device that is derived by an electrochemical connection to one's cutie marks, that drive into the roots of various tree's and spread these neural chemical impulses to this central repository of data...ingenious...and if I had time, I would love to study it."

"I agree. The Magic and Technology here is not something I am familiar with. But yes. In a nutshell, these red dot's are their position and one other thing..."

at this point, everypony is listening.

"The Dot's...their coloring is slowly fading...."

There is a quiet moment of silence as it starts to sink in and a sudden collective gasp. Then silence. Everyone knowing full well what it means if the lights go out. They all stare at the map. Loss for words. The only thing they hear is the hum of the map. From the distance, a small rumble can be heard from the south. As the moment passes, the rumble starts to increase as the ponies turn to look at each other as they shrug. Starlight Glimmer starts heading towards the door. Moon dancer jumps in front of her.

"Let me." Starlight nod's as Moon Dancer approaches the door and opens it up with magic. The Map room is opened up all the way to the front entrance.

"Somebody left the door open?" and in the background, a cloud of dust, dirt, and debris bellows out into the air. The rumbling continues to grow until the noise is unbearable. A dark shadow covered completely in dust approaches. Every pony stands at the ready. Unsure of what this could be. Rocks can be seen flying everywhere, bouncing to and fro as the ground looks as to be dug up by sheer speed and intensity of a dark figure in the dust cloud.

Up in the air, another large shadow can be seen coming from the northerly direction. Extending over the entrance as the sun glistens through the trees and the dirt. Creating an aura effect that could trance anypony. Derpy is actively making wooing noises as Tree-Hugger is hugging her still, humming to herself and waving to and fro.

 

The rumbling get's louder as the sound is deafening. Then suddenly a wave of force causes all the dust and debris to shunt forward and hit the sides of the castle. A bunch of rocks cascade through each side of the entrance as the dark shadow skitters into the doorway to slide at amazing speed to stop completely short of the map. A divet of carved out dirt leads to the entrance way.

As the dust settles and the silence returns. A covered Maud appears and just replies loudly.

"PINKIE!" as she puts her front hooves on top of the map right above the red dots.

Everyone's jaw dropped at the sheer ferocity of this entrance.

"That....was an impressive entrance!" Daring Do commented.

"Oh Yeah!" Bulk Biceps grunts.

As to completely emphasize the diametric atmosphere. A graceful and gentle Princess Celestia glides down to the entranceway. Eyeballing the divet she enters.

"I am glad..." she looks at the large turn out and is surprised at who is here. Including several Celebrities.

"I am very glad that you are all here. I appreciate your arrival and willingness to help." She looks over to Dr. Hooves and Derpy with a hugging Treehugger. Then her eyes glance over an agitated Moon Dancer and a Disheveled but regal looking Sapphire Shores.

"I am quite surprised that some of you are here." Then her eyes drift over to Daring Do and Dj-Pon3.

"Very surprised. But a diverse group as yourselves will work well in this situation. I do believe our enemy does not know the reach or breath that our friend's relationships have evolved." She lowers he head.

"As you may already know. The enemy has captured our friends. We are to send help to free them. There is one more that will join us, and I believe one will meet up with you on the Edge of Everfree forest.

"I surmise that would be Zecora?" Dr. Hooves asks.

"You are correct. She was involved in Apple Acres." She looked over to Maud who stood motionless.

" I have heard word that the Enemy has arrived there."

They all gasp in shock.

"I have also heard word that several groups have splintered off into Ghastly Gorge and the Hayseed Swamps near Baltimare. Though I believe we will be safe from the Ghastly Gorge group. The recent rock slide agitated the residents there, so the pass is extremely dangerous and volatile. To our advantage. The swamp....we will have issues if they reach Baltimare. But I have heard word that they are not interested in that target."

"What do you think the Target is?" Sapphire shores pipes up.

"Well, I believe this. It is obvious to me, coming in from cloudsdale, I got to go up pretty high. I can tell that they want to hit...well. They want to hit here."

TreeHugger shakes her head.

"That is bogus. Very bogus. Why?"

Suddenly a rather breathless and disheveled Sunset Shimmer arrives at the door of the map room.

"Because it is the home of our friends. This is a personal fight." Everyone turns in shock as Princess Celestia nods.

"S...Sunset? Sunset Shimmer!?!?!" Starlight looks at her.

"Hi Starlight! I heard so much about you! One of these days, we should talk!" She smiles as she heads towards the Map. Derpy Whispers into Bulks ear and he nods.

"Oh...That was the one?"

Even Maud with her normally stoic face. Is agape for the first time as she says.

"Wow."

Moon Dancer approaches her slowly. Looking her over with a scrutinizing eye.

"Hmmm. Yes....Ok....Hmm" She looks over her flank, Mane, Back, Hooves. Sunset starts to redden with embarrassment.

"Uhh is everything ok?"

"Yep. It is the real deal. Twilight told me all about your adventures. I must know how this portal thing of yours works."

"I am quite curious about that myself" Starlight touches hoof to mouth in inquisitiveness.

"Portal you say?" Dr. Hooves Ears perk up as Derpy whispers into his ears.

"What? You say? Another world? Bigger then...What?" He looks at her unbelieving but she nod's with a serious expression.

"I must get out more. I am missing out on all this mischief and adventure!" He laughs.
"Right! Carry on!"

"Yes. I am the real deal. Moon Dancer is it? Twilight told me about you as well.." She suddenly gives her a hug which surprises her, but she accepts it with a smile.

"I am glad I finally met you. I miss Twilight as well"

"Princess Celestia. When do we leave?" She turns to the Map as the others look on. Remembering why they are here.

"We do not leave. You two." She points to Sunset and Starlight.
"You two must lead the rescue party. From what I have heard, there is a considerable army. In the Ten's of thousands if I am to believe. I and Princess Cadence and Princess Luna Must stay here and in Canterlot. We have coordinated in between and prepared the way. You. Starlight. Must take Treehugger, Derpie, DJ Pon3, Dr. Hooves, Octavia, and Zecora. Who will be returning to the Evergreen forest? You will be one party. Sunset. You will take Maud, Bulk, Daring, Sapphire, Spitfire, and Moon Dancer. You will have to take a longer route towards Los Pegasus to get around the other side. You will need to go through Aramasti to bypass the main army. We do not know how far or how many, but from that location, you will be above the gorge."

Princess Celestia points out the path and trail they will need to arrive at their location. Bulk whistles and Spitfire sighs.

"That is a long journey. I must insist that I fly ahead. At least prepare or be able to warn."
"I will do the same" Daring Do announces in surprise.
"Just throw some armor on me. I don't care who is in front of me. I will just go through them" Maud said with such tenacity. Everyone in the room believes her.
"That may be needed." Sunset comments.

"Starlight, Go through the Ruins and through Dodge. There you will go through the badlands. Then try to meet up at the base of the map here....beyond this point. I do not know." Princess Celestia points towards the bottom portion of the map where the Ravine is at its southernmost point.

"But...I sense that you will be visited at the Evergreen" She points towards the Tree of Harmony.

"Well, We will stop by there if we can. We can cut across to the southern part of the forest, by how this map is laid out. Do we really need to go in there?"

Princess Celestia nods.

"I do not know why or how, but earlier when I was attempting to get allies, I felt..an old presence there. Very old."

POOF

Discord suddenly appears on the map where the Tree is located with a long beard...looking aged.

"Why are you talking about me?" Everypony in the room jumps back frightened and alarmed. Some cower in fear shaking. TreeHugger Smiles.

"Hey! I remember you! You're the really slick dude at that awesome party! You were oozing around everywhere!"

"Oh...High Tree Hugger...Wait a minute! That wasn't me! That was the Smooze!"

"Yeah yeah! Smooze! That is your name. All upset, gooey and green! I can't forget a face! Peace to you friend!"

"Ugh, why can't anyone remember MY name. It's Discord! Discord! Remember? The alternate universe, that sock, the crazy things that happened there! That was ME!"

"Yeah, righteous! You were soooo cool there You got huge!"

"Ugh. Talking to you is like talking to a Tree"

"Why thank you! That is the biggest compliment anyone has ever given me! I love that! If I didn't know any better shmoozie, I would think you were flirting with me!" She batts her eyelids. Discord rolls his eyes.

"Ugh...I am somewhat spoken for anyways....so...ehem..what about me? I am pretty old. Talking about me Princess Celestia?" He smiles.

"Ahh hello, Discord. Alas no, This energy is very old. I do not believe it is as old as you but close. Very close"

"Huh. That is odd. I do not know anyone around that is as old...hmm. This is odd indeed." He looks at the map closer.

"Wait a minute...no...it can't be. But that is ridiculously impossible. But then again..." He chuckles
"I love it when chaos happens and I didn't even create it! It is like a Cucumber sandwich that I didn't even have to make, and has to be eaten!" He claps his hooves for a moment.

"But. I came on another note. Before you ask. No, I, unfortunately, cannot go with such a distinguished party. I know. I know. You all want me there, sure win, easy victory, yadda yadda." Sunset and Starlight both roll their eyes.

"But unfortunately due to the nature of this attack. If I attempt to even get close to that area, It would spell certain death to our friends, and put all of Equestria in complete jeopardy." Discord announces in all seriousness.

"Discord is correct. He will stay in Poneyville in assisting those that fight back and aiding those that get injured. He can not even confront them directly, as to expose his location. In doing so, he will get singled out in an attack that is specific for him."

"Trust me. When I say Mommy Issues, You haven't seen the least of it!" Discord shivers.
"If I attack outright, I would immediately be in a one to one fight with my Mother. Which I can not win. Yes. I acknowledge this one and ONLY limitation. But it is a big one. I need to stay out of sight. But I do have word."

Everyone attentively listens. One of the few times that everypony is actually paying attention to him. He is enjoying the moment. He suddenly feels important. And even more so, part of a family and an equal. A strange concept, but one that he is growing to love.

"I...left a tag, a small piece of magic in Twilights mind before she left. A way to communicate with her. Something small so that no one can detect it. She drank the vision liquid that was given to her earlier...Zecora's mixture with a little somethin something I put in."

They all gasp in shock.

"Well, the good news is...they are still alive. Beaten, Captured in cages specifically designed for them, drained of hope, filled with despair and beaten, but alive"

"That is the worst presentation of good news I have ever heard of!" Octavia shouts out. Everypony nod's in agreement.

"PINKIE?" Maud suddenly outbursts.
"Rainbow?" Daring Do also chimed in. Discord waves his hoof as others start to chime in.
"Yes. Yes. All of them are alive." He points towards the red dots.
"The reason they are Red....well..ehem...umm. Remember that little trick I did that turned them gray and started them at each others throat?"
Everypony groans. Discord swallows hard as he does not like to bring up that past event.
"Well, My mother used a different version of that ability. Instead of turning on each other...they turn on themselves. Doubting their own worth. To the point that they are in a self-fulfilling prophecy. Using their worst fears, doubts, and most sensitive parts against themselves. Ingenious really."

He looks as if he is lost in thought then snaps back.

"But yes. They are alive. I was being positive! Despite them being beaten and having to go through all of that, they are in decent health and at the moment in a stable psychological state...." He trails off looking down.

"At the MOMENT?" Sapphire shores shouts out.

"Yes. Starlight you were correct in what you said earlier. They are fading slowly. If they disappear...." He stops and choaks a bit. He softly mutters the words.
"Oh...Fluttershy..."
But then his eyes turn Bright red and suddenly he stands tall.
"But that will NOT happen. I may not be able to fight directly. But this army. I will wreak havoc on any and all that attempt to even get close to here. I will be staying at...Fluttershy's cottage. That will be my home base and I will NOT leave there. I would suggest no one approach it until this is over. And consider anything south of that cottage. Clear. Not a single gray poney is going to be near that location. I WILL guarantee that! I will go where I am needed as well. This is my solemn vow." At that Discord bows to everyone's amazement.

"Go in haste and rescue them. I will give you all the time that is needed." At that, he disappears. The collective breaths of many ponies are exhaled in relaxation at his departure.
"Whoa! Smooze is on fire!!" Treehugger comments.
Suddenly a tiny discord appears in Tree huggers ear shouting
"It's Discord DISCORD. D-I-S... oh never mind!"
"Hehe DIS? Your name is DIS?" Treehugger giggles and Discord just grunts and disappears.

Princess Celestia jumps onto the map to look at the 6 red dots.

"Discord is correct. Your two groups will need to leave immediately. Make haste, be careful, and...please...rescue our friends." She bows down to the groups who widen their eyes.
This...this must be serious" Dr. Hooves comments, with a nod of agreement from Derpy.

Sunset Shimmer and Starlight Glimmer Salute and walk out, their prospective teams follow. From the outside, you can hear Starlight shouting.
"Gather your stuff. Meet back in five minutes! We will leave immediately after!" Grunts and shouts of approval.
"Oh and if any need local gear from here...I will cover you," Sunset comments to the out of towners.

 

After a few moments, Philomena arrives to a smiling Princess Celestia.
"My you have traveled far and fast. You need to take a break." The Phoenix bends down to whisper in her ear.
"Yes. Yes. Oh, Excellent...Ok...So they will arrive shortly? Yes. Ok..Oh! Evergreen forest? That is what I expect. Hehe, they will get a surprise there. Wait...you want to JOIN them? I know...but...Oh, you miss Fluttershy? I understand. If you must." Princess Celestia nods.
Philomena nod's in agreement.
"I see I have no say in the matter. But you must do one thing for me before you leave."
Philomena stands at the ready to listen.
"Take whatever rest you need at this moment, and regain your strength. I want you to be at full strength before this attempt. Agreed?
Philomena nod's in agreement and finds a small shaded cubby hole to sleep.
"HeHe. Princess Twilight is going to be surprised her bookshelf turned into a phoenix nest." She chuckles for a moment before leaving the Map room.

After a few moments, A Row of ponies squares off. Starlight Glimmer with full gear and Sunset Shimmer. Equally set up as well. The other ponies are dressed for a journey.
"I only know a bit from what Celestia has told me. But let me fill you in on what She has learned and what Discord has passed to them for us." She whispers into Sunset shimmers ears as the others face off. Game faces on, warpaint applied.

"Well, it has been a while since I have been here. But I am glad I came when I did. I see. I will share this with the rest of the team once we are on our way. I do not want to alarm the residence. Everyone ready?" They all cheer in agreement. The others on Starlights side do the same.

"Hooves in everypony. We meet at the base of the end of the Ravine. Ok?" Starlight shouts. Everypony puts in a hoof right on top of each other.

"PPPPPPPPPOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNYYYYY!" They shout all raising their hooves at the same time. Without any further notice, they split up into a full gallop to their prospective locations.

Once again, Princess Twilights castle lays silent.

Even in Poneyville, it is quiet. Word has spread through the whole town. Door's have been boarded up, children are shunted behind closed doors, all in anticipation. A few earth ponies are slowly filling in the divets left behind from Maud. Princess Celestia walks over to where Princess twilight used to live. The spot where the Poneyville Library once stood.

"Here. We will make our stand here. It is only fitting."
From the northern Sky, Princess Cadence slowly descends.
"I got word from my husband, that everything back home at the Crystal Empire is safe. He has insisted he sends a regiment down to Canterlot to reinforce the area. I have seen some strange movement from the mountains to the north." Princess Celestia smiles.
"You don't suppose you had anything to do with that?" Princess Cadence smiles cheekily
"Oh, one never truly knows" She looks away.
"Also we have sent scouts all along the borders of the mountains to the Bridge to the Bugbear location and to Luna bay. Nothing has been spotted from the sky and the ground. I don't think her reach is from the north. We sent a contingent of fliers to the other continent. Nothing so far. Though I dare say they would be foolish to even attempt that way, as that is the most unforgiving in terrain, and in creature as in any part of the land."

"I do hope so. We are spread thin as it is"

"Well, I have sent a few couriers to keep watch. Just in case. But I doubt anything will come from that direction. "

Princess Celestia nods.

"Everypony! Listen!" Celestia shouts using her royal voice.

"I know you are scared and want to keep shelter and hold fast. But this enemy. Does not care about home or hearth. They do not desire to just travel through and pass on. Their destination is here. Their goal is to destroy THIS place, and then on to canterlot. You may choose to stay indoors. But It is not safe in there. We need every able-bodied pony to defend our home. Your families, your friends, your livelihoods. They mean to take it all!"

With this some of the doors start to open, some of the barricades start to crumble from the inside.

"In fact, I suggest we usher the young and old back to canterlot. I sure hope that we do not need to retreat there. But I assure you, from what I have heard of our enemy. They will not hesitate. We must all stand and defend ourselves. Do not fear. We have help on the way. Very strong help. This will be a fight that we all will remember."

"Also do not forget. Our friends are out there. They risk their lives countless times to allow us to stay safe, healthy, and alive. Do we dare turn away from them? Do we dare show that their testament and sacrifice was for naught?"

At that statement, Every single house opens out as ponies pour out from every residence. Chatter fills the street with the Mayor hushing them all. She stands forward.

"I think I can safely say this for everyone. What can we do to defend our homes?" All chatter in agreement. Celestia is warmed by the row upon row of ponies.

 

She nods.

"First off, I want to thank our friends at Apple Acre's who defended the southern border to give us this time to prepare. They defended their land to the last Pony. They will arrive shortly those that are able to fight. We will make our stand here." She points towards the southern entrance to town. Currently quiet and serene.

"This is where we will make our barricades. Let us get to work and build what we can while we can." There is a pause and then the Mayor looks back towards the others. Bon Bon suddenly steps forward.

"I may be able to help. I have some....training in such things. Lyra? May you help me prepare what we can?" Lyra smiles at Bon Bon and nods. Celestia smiles knowing full well Bon Bon's true experience.

"Yes. Let us not tally anymore. Time to fend for our home!" she suddenly booms using her royal decree voice which hasn't been used for ages. The ferocity and sheer power behind such words prompt every pony to action. As the moments fly by, Slowly wood and dirt barricades start to form. In the distance, Celestia looks up to see dust clouds on either side of Ponyville. The last remnants of the rescue party to their destination.

"Fly fast my friends."