Chapter 29.

Celestial Sparkle woke up her body wracked in pain from Arighith’s attack on her. Slowly climbing to her hooves. Celestial Sparkle looked around and saw that the dragon Naramek was still unconscious she walked over to him and placed her horn onto his head. As her horn glowed a bright red the dragon woke up and stared coldly at her most of his body was still encased in ice and snow. Celestial Sparkle seeing that her work was done began to walk away as the dragon called out to her.

“Wait your majesty if you will but, free me from my icy prison I will in turn take you wherever you wish to go.”  The dragon said as Celestial sparkle stopped in her tracks.

Turning around she looked at him then smiled as her horn glowed bright white a loud thunderus cracking noise was heard for miles around. The dragon Naramek slowly began to rise up above her as he stretched his wings and arched his back. He said to her as he landed in front of her.

“AH that is so much better. Thank you your majesty for freeing me now I will gladly take you wherever it is you want to go. Just climb onto my head and I will transport you to your destination.” Naramek said as he lowered his head to the queen.  

Nodding Celestial Sparkle slowly climbed the dragon's head then said to him as she sat down on her haunches.

“Take me to Canterlot I must do Luna aid and I have a feeling something really bad has happened to the decedent.”  

Naramek looked out towards the Crystal empire as a loud thunderus boom was heard off in the distance. Naramek began to bank and turn towards the empire when he stopped in mid flight as Celestial Sparkle said to him.

“What are you doing Naramek? You're suppose, to be taking me to Canterlot not going towards the Crystal Empire.”  Celestial Sparkle said a she felt the dragon bank and turn to the north.

“I was going to head to the Crystal Empire my lady, I heard as I am sure you did as well a loud thunderous boom coming from the direction of the empire.”

“Fly there if you must, see the horrors if you wish to see them but, I need to go to Canterlot Naramek. So to you I make this offer if you take me to Canterlot and forgo seeing what your eyes should not to befall upon I will in turn tell you what became of your brothers heart.” Celestial Sparkle replied as the dragon banked upwards then floated in the air.

Closing his eyes tightly Naramek growled out in anger.

“VERY WELL YOUR MAJESTY, I WILL FORGO SEEING WHAT LIES AT THE CRYSTAL EMPIRE. Tell me what became of my brothers heart. Tell what became of Arighith after I failed to save him from death's clutches.”

“That is all I ask Naramek now please turn around and take me to Canterlot.” Celestial Sparkle replied as Naramek swooped down low towards the ground then came back up and turned towards Canterlot.

Naramek flew towards Canterlot Castle as he got closer to the castle he said to Celestial Sparkle.

“Tell me what became of my brothers heart Celestial.”

“It was placed into Amora’s crown and given to her as payment for her betrayal of the demon legions the day that the last battle was fought for Equestria. When that battle was over Amora was killed by six of her soldiers while the others remain loyal to her those six do not share the same sentimental values as she does. Thus when she gave up the alicorn amulet they saw it as a betrayal to all demons and killed her for it. Because she is a halfling when she was killed her soul was, transported to the gatherer pits of Tartarus and remained in that nightmare of a place. Until Sunset opened the gateway using Twilight's crown thus merging the two of them as one.” Celestial Sparkle replied to Naramek as she saw the castle coming into view.

“And you know of this how your majesty I would think you couldn’t have learned of this before or after that battle so how do you know of this.” Asked Naramek as he started to land in front of the castle.

Looking at the main gate then down at her friend the queen smiled warmly to him saying to him.

“I hate to do this but, you're just too big to go inside I must ask of you to shrink yourself

down so we can both go inside the castle.” Celestial Sparkle said with a slight grin on her face.

Naramek groaned and muttered something under his breath as his body glowed then began to shrink down and turn into a golden pegasus. Looking at the queen then down at the ground he half grinned as he said to her.

“I look ridiculous, don’t I?” Naramek said as he stared at her and she at him with a slight smile on her face.

The queen smiled back warmly as she said to him as her eyes took in Narameks new form. Standing before her was a Pegasus with golden scales where there should have been fur.

“No you don’t you actually look very handsome for a golden Pegasus. Now to answer your question I know of this because I was there when Amora handed over her alicorn amulet to me and ended her alliance with Chrysalis. Death gave her the crown for safe keeping although I am not sure how she was able to trick your brother into losing his heart. Only that she put the heart into Amora’s crown and gave it to her as payment for her betrayal to me. Now if you don’t mind I would rather not talk about this any further.”

“I see. Very well we shall not talk about it again. Let's go in and see what is going on.” Naramek replied as he looked at Celestial Sparkle and she in turn stared back at him.

Heading into the castle Celestial Sparkle was greeted by Sweetie Belle who had come down into the main courtyard to say goodbye to Applejack from her world. Stopping in front of the main gate she looked at the queen then at the golden Pegasus standing next to her saying to them both.

“Are you two here to help with everything that is going on?” Sweetie Belle said as she looked at both Queen Celestial Sparkle and the golden pegasus standing next to her.

“Yes little one we are indeed here to help standing next to me is Naramek I am sure his magic can help us although I am not sure as to how yet.” Celestial Sparkle replied to Sweetie Belle.

“Very well I think my friend Applejack is down stairs in the hospital wing I came down here after I heard this awful screaming. I wanted to see if Applejack was ok. Rumor has it that there is another Applejack in this castle yet I can not find her.” Sweetie Belle said as a soft yelp was heard from a balcony above her.

Looking up Sweetie Belle and the Queen both saw Scootaloo and the rest of her friends standing above them. Like Sweetie Belle before them they too heard the screams from Applejack of Equestria and were just as curious as Sweetie Belle was. Rarity, Human Pinkie, Scootaloo, Sunset, and Fluttershy all poked their heads through some railings that made up the stairs handles leading to the second level of the balcony. When Celestial Sparkle saw human Pinkie she smiled to her and said softly and gently.

“You my dear with the fluffy pink hair please come down here so that I might talk to you.” Celestial Sparkle said as she saw human Pinkie gulp then slowly make her way down stairs.

Pinkie stood in front of the queen shaking like a leaf in a high windy breeze. Celestial Sparkle noticed how nervous Pinkie was and sat down in the middle of the interior courtyard saying to Pinkie who stood in front of her clearly scared.

“My dear you have nothing to be afraid of. I will not hurt you and nor will my friend here. All I want to know is who you are and why you do not look like the ones coming up behind you.”  Celestial Sparkle said as she looked over Pinkie's shoulder.

Pinkie turned around and saw the rest of her group coming up behind her then watched as they all sat down in a semi-half circle behind her. Pinkie then turned and looked back at the queen saying as she gulped in fear to her.

“I come from a mirror version of this world I am not sure if there is one such as you there but, there is a Celestia and Applejack there. There is also a Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy as well as children versions of the crusaders. I look the way I do because I am a human I do not know how to explain it further than that your uh, majesty.” Pinkie said as she looked at Celestial Sparkle then down at the floor.

“I see, do you know where the Applejack is from your world Pinkie?” Celestial Sparkle replied kindly to her.

Looking back Pinkie nodded then pointed to a set of stairs leading down and to a sign above the stairs that said ‘hospital’. Celestial Sparkle nodded her thanks to Pinkie and headed down Stairs Pinkie wiped her right arm across her head then let out a soft sigh. As she turned to face the others she said to them.

“You guys I need to honor my promise to Rose Cherry can one of you tell me how to get to Griffonstone city?” Pinkie said as she looked at all of her friends sitting in front of her.

“Darling why do you want to go that dreadful place?” Rarity asked with a confused look on her face as Naramek stopped in his tracks then came back up the stairs.

Looking at Pinkie he said to her with a half grin on his face.

“So little one you wish to see the griffons do you?” Naramek said as he stared at Pinkie who looked back at him with a clear expression of uncertainty on her face.  

“Yes…..why do you ask?” Pinkie replied as she turned half way away from him as she looked at him carefully trying to judge his next action.

“Because my dear it would be my pleasure to join you and take you there, that is if you will let me take you there.” Naramek said with a half smile on his face.

Pinkie looked at him for a few seconds then back at Rarity before saying to Naramek.

“Very well I will let you take me there but, there better not be any tricks I’m a feisty sort of person just so you know. “ Pinkie said as she mimicked karate blows and chops to show off how feisty she was to Naramek.

Naramek chuckled as he said to her.

“If there is a Pinkie in this world I am sure she is just as feisty as you are that will come in handy when we deal with the griffons.” Naramek said as Rarity chimed in.

“Oh, yes darling there is a Pinkie Pie in this world I am not sure where she slipped off to but, I have a pretty good idea though. If you want to find her I am pretty sure you can find her in the royal kitchen more than likely making a mess of some sort.” Rarity said as she and everyone else all heard a loud crash coming from their left.  

Sunset faced hoofed herself and Rarity just smiled warmly at Naramek while the rest of the group all walked off towards the sound coming to their left. Human Pinkie stayed next to Rarity as she looked from Rarity then to Naramek who smirked back at her. Just as human Pinkie was about to say something to Naramek the pony version of her came up to the two of them completely covered in pasta sauce. Looking from Rarity then to the human version of her then to Naramek. The pony version of Pinkie just shook her head and trotted off leaving the three standing in the interior courtyard with confused looks on their faces. As the others started to come back human Pinkie turned to Sunset saying to her.

“Honey I am sorry but, I need to go with Naramek to the Griffen city. It was what I promised Rose Cherry I would do in order for her to send me here.” Human Pinkie said as she looked at Sunset who in turn let out a soft sigh.

“I understand honey, but, regardless of how you feel you will not be going there alone. I know how the griffins act and think without me you will only get yourself hurt. Therefore I fully insist that I go with you.” Sunset said as she looked down at the floor hoping her Pinkie wouldn’t see her let a small tear escape her eyes.

Naramek nodded to both of them then began to walk towards the steps of the hospital floor. Saying to both of them as he started to walk down the steps.

“I will be back in a few minutes wait for me outside in the outer courtyard I will take you both to the Griffin city and then bring you both back here.” Naramake said he descended the stairs leading down to the hospital.

Getting down stairs he found Applebloom and the pony version of Applejack both out in the main hallway leading to human Applejacks room. Looking at them both he said to both of them.

“Is there a alicorn in that room that you two are in front of with a white crown on her head?” Naramek asked as he looked at pony Applejack and Applebloom.

Applebloom nodded then her sister Applejack placed a hoof onto her shoulder saying to Naramek as she began to lead her little sister upstairs.

“Yes there is an alicorn in that room with a white crown on her head. I do not know who she is only that she doesn’t want us here while she heals the other Applejack that is lying in a bed with thick bandages on her uh, hoofs. Twilight is also in there as well she looks pretty upset right so I would stay well clear of her.” Pony Applejack said as she led her sister out of area.

Applebloom turned and took one last look at the door that the human version of her sister was behind and sighed deeply. Naramek nodded to Applebloom then walked into the room where he found Twilight lying on a bed with her head resting on human Applejacks shoulder and the human version of Applejack clearly in great pain. Her hands were completely covered in thick bandages and her body was starting to shake Twilight could be seen sobbing. Naramek walked up to Twilight as he said to her.

“Don not worry for the one you love young princess. Our, queen shall not hurt her only heal her so she can either go home or help in the coming battle.” Naramek said to Twilight as he heard human Applejack cry out as Celestial Sparkle’s horn glowed blue.  

“It hurts oh, my god make it stop please make it stop!” Applejack screamed in pain as she felt her skin grow taut and begin to heal.

Celestial Sparkle turned to Twilight saying to her while Twilight cried on Applejacks shoulders.

“Do not worry your friend will be alright I know she is in pain right now, But she will be alright in a few moment.” Celestial Sparkle said as Applejack passed out from the pain she was enduring.

“Twilight there is something that you need to know about your friend here.” Naramek said as he looked from her then to Applejack and back to Twilight.

“And what would that be?, I already know that I am going to find some way, any way of being with her for the rest of my life.” Twilight snapped angrily at Naramek who raised a eyebrow to her.  

“Of that I have no doubt at all. What you need to know is this.The armor that Applejack that is the Applejack from the mirror world is wearing the reason she was so badly burned was because she used too much magic. The armor has within it the spirits of the dragon lords that help create it. So the armor tried to withdraw the amount of magic that was being used to save the life of the pony version of Applejack. That caused a backlash which in turn left your friend like she is now. If she tries to do this again that backlash could kill her.” Naramake said calmy to Twilight who looked from him then to Applejack as she breathed in and out steadily.

“Why would the dragon lords that created this armor put their spirits into a piece of metal? I thought dragons sent their souls to the great fire pits when they die.” Twilight said with a look of confusion on her face.

Naramek smiled warmly to her saying to her softly.

“Not all dragons believe it is there place to go there and should be laid to rest with other dragons. Some of us want to stay here and help as best as we can. Although we can and very often do live many, hundreds of thousands of years we are not immortal well not entirely that is. The dragon lords wanted to stay and help with the war that was being fought with Galanthus after she went made from wanting more and more power. Only they used to much magic in the creation of Applejacks armor. When the armor was finally forged and put together it was that forging that killed all of them not wanting to leave they put themselves into the armor. Thus allowing a earth pony to use magic. But, that magic can only be used on the one that is wearing the armor not on another that is not wearing it.” Naramek said as he looked at Twilight and she at him.

“I think I understand. Is there any way to take that armor off of her without hurting her.” Twilight asked as she returned her gaze to Applejack who was beginning to sleep soundly.

“No Twilight the one that must remove it is her and her alone. Although the Applejack from this world could try to remove it. The armor conforms itself to the one that is wearing it thus it will not come off of her even if your worlds Applejack tries to take it off of the mirror worlds Applejack.” Naramek said as he turned to leave.

“Where are you going? Actually I don’t really want to know that. I would however like to know what you meant by ‘some of us want to stay here and help as best as we can’.” Twilight said as she looked into Narameks eyes.

Naramek smiled and nodded to her as Twilight came to realize what he was. Watching him disappear up the stairs Twilight turned her attention to the queen and to Applejack as she said to her while the human version of Applejack passed out after being fully healed.

“I need to go make sure that this world's Applejack is leaving for someplace safe I will be back in few minutes.”

The queen sighed then pulled the covers up to Applejack's chest as she said to Twilight just before she headed upstairs.

“I have done all I can for her. I do not know enough about her or her body for that matter to do more. If she is to make a full recovery she needs to go home and have somepony from her world look at her.” Celestial Sparkle said as she looked over to Twilight who had a hoof on the first step going back upstairs.

“Thank you your majesty for doing all that you have done so far for Applejack. I shall not forget this.” Twilight said as she headed upstairs.

Getting upstairs Twilight found that both Sunset and Human Pinkie were just about to leave to go with the Naramek to the griffen city. Calling out to Sunset Twilight said to her as she ran after her and Pinkie.

“Sunset wait before you go I have a favor to ask of you.”

Sunset stopped and turned around then said to Twilight as she looked at her with compassion in her eyes.

“No Twilight I will not take Applejack home.” Sunset said as Twilight stopped in her tracks and looked at her with shock clearly showing on her face.

“How….how did you know that is what I was going to ask of you Sunset?” Twilight replied as she stood in front of Sunset staring at her with utter shock on her face.

“I know because it is what I would have asked if I was in your place. And you know what Twilight?” Sunset said grimly to Twilight who swallowed hard.

“What Sunset?” Twilight replied as she started to look down at the ground.

“It isn’t your place or mine for that matter to make a choice like that for Applejack. Just like it wasn’t my place to make that choice for Pinkie back home in the mirror world. They are both old enough to make their own choices in life. Although I may not like the fact that Pinkie is here and could die I know there is nothing I can or even should do to change that. And nor should you either. If Applejack of the mirror world wants to stay and help fight in this war then that is her choice not yours to make for her. I know you love her believe me I know Twilight. I would give almost anything that I have to send Pinkie home safely and to make sure she didn’t get killed. Yet it is really not my place or yours to make that choice. So no Twilight I will not even consider asking Applejack to come home with me or with Pinkie.” Sunset said as she watched Twilight close her eyes tightly then heard her say to her.

“I….I understand Sunset you are right. It is not my place or yours for that matter to make such a choice for either of the ones we love. Which is why when Applejack is able to talk to me I will simply ask her what she wants to do then do as she request of me. I would if I may suggest you do the same with Pinkie as well.”Twilight said as she started to turn to walk away from Sunset and Pinkie her heart almost broken inside from hearing Sunsets harsh words to her.

“Pinkie do you want to stay or go home when we get done at the Griffin settlement?” Sunset asked turning her attention towards Pinkie.

Pinkie put a hand to her chin and said to her as she looked down to her girlfriend turned pony.

“I would like to stay, But, I am starting to agree with you now that I actually think about it. I don’t think I have any place in this war. I am not skilled in archery like Applejack is. I do not know how to sharpen an ax or a dagger for that matter let alone know how to actually use either of them in battle. I have not been trained for this sort of thing.” Pinkie said as she looked at her girlfriend and Sunset stared back at her.

Naramek called out to them both saying to both of them.

“If we are to go then we need to go now. Pinkie when we get there you do what I tell you to do no amount of magic will help us if you chose to disobey me in this matter.” Naramek said as he backed away from the castle's main front gate allowing Sunset and Pinkie to walk outside.

Sunset took one last look at Twilight as she headed back down stairs to be with Applejack closed her eyes and then said to Naramek.

“Let's go Naramek.” Sunset said as she walked out of the castle with Pinkie in tow.

Twilight headed back down stairs then stopped as the Applejack from Equestria started to come out of Rainbows room. Looking at her then at the door that Applejack just came out of Twilight said to her.

“I know this might not be my place to say anything but, as your friend I must ask that you leave and take your sister with you. Applejack this is not the place for a young filly to be in.” Twilight said as she looked at Applejack then back at the door that she just came out of.

“I will be leaving here in just a few minutes I will also be taking with me the rest of our friends and their sisters. Appleloosa is a very isolated place I am sure we can stay out of this war for a few months if we all go there Twilight and yes I agree with you. This is not the place for a little one to be at during a time of war. But, let me ask you this before I go. Do you really think anyplace will ever be safe during this war?” Pony Applejack said as she looked at Twilight.

“No I don’t but, at least you will you be out of harm's way for the most of it. Now I must go and check on Rainbow and I….” Twilight’s voice trailed off when she saw that her worlds Applejack was beginning to cry.

Looking down Applejack said to Twilight as tears came down her cheeks.

“Rainbow will never fly again. Her wings were...were crushed.” Pony Applejack said as tears strolled down her cheeks.

“No” Twilight whispered out as she heard Queen Celestial Sparkle call to her.

“Twilight you’re Applejack is awake now and is asking for you.” Celestial Sparkle said as she came out of the room that Human Applejack was in.

Twilight sighed then headed over to her girlfriend's room as she was about to enter she stopped and gave a soft smile to the Applejack from Equestria. Then entered the room that the mirror world Applejack was in. Celestial Sparkle walked up to Applejack laid a gentle wing onto her shoulder then said to her.

“Let me see if I can help your friend then you and her can leave this place and find go to Appleloosa where you can live in peace.” Celestial Sparkle said calmly to the Applejack from Equestria.

Applebloom was already upstairs waiting for her sister to come up and take her and her friends to Appleloosa. As she waited she talked with the Equestria Pinkie Pie who had cleaned herself up by now, Rarity and Fluttershy asking each of them in turn how they all felt about leaving for Appleloosa. In her amusement she found that they all like her sister wanted to leave. Naramek and Sunset with the mirror worlds Pinkie on his head, neck and back were just flying over the Crystal Empire. As each of them all in turn took in the what was left of the once proud beautiful city Naramek said grimly as he circled the city.

“There were over ten thousand crystal ponies that lived in that city! This war needs to end we need to force Death and her puppet Galanthus to unleash their full army onto Canterlot.”

Looking down Sunset saw two ponies that had managed to escape the hell of the Crystal Empire from falling. Calling out to Naramek she said to him.

“Naramek there are two that survived down towards the south entrance. If you land and use your magic will it be able to transport them to Appleloosa?” Sunset asked as she and Naramek looked at the two running from the Crystal Empire.

Flying in low Naramek said as he clapped his front feet together.

“There is no need for me to land Sunset, but to answer your question I can only transport them to Canterlot being that it is far closer than Appleloosa is.” Naramek said as he flew over head of the two that had survived and his front feet glowed bright yellow.

Shining armor and his wife Candace both looked up just as they both were about to scream in terror when they suddenly found themselves in front of the front gates of Canterlot. Naramek said to Sunset as his magic dwindled and his front feet stopped glowing yellow.

“There it is done they are both at Canterlot now. We must continue on our way little ones.” Naramek said as he continued to head towards the griffin city.

A few hours later all three found themselves standing out front of the walls of Griffinstone city looking up the once proud city of Griffinstone Naramek said to both Sunset and Human Pinkie.

“Alright you both need to stay behind me. Although the griffins will not attack us outright just for showing up like this. The king and his royal guards are another matter entirely.”

Sunset nodded then said to her girlfriend as they both got behind Naramek.

“I hope my mother gave you something of value to trade with the griffins.” Sunset said as she looked at Pinkie who smiled back warmly at her.

“No your mother didn’t give me anything to trade with them she simply said that I must be polite and not my bubbly self.” Pinkie said as Sunset raised a eyebrow to her.

“Great we are so dead.” Sunset whispered under her breath.

Walking into the city of the griffins Pinkie and Sunset both saw how dilapidated and rundown the city was. Buildings all over the city where clearly falling apart griffins of many ages and walks of life could be heard fighting with each other. The once proud city had clearly seen better days Naramek walked down the rundown streets with both Human Pinkie and Sunset in tow. Each of them stayed close behind him. When all three got to the main building of city that served as a makeshift castle for the king Naramek said to the two guards standing watch out front of it.

“We have come to see the king, will you please good griffins allow us to enter so that we might talk with him?” Naramek said as the griffin to his right coughed and held up a clawed talon.  

Naramek looked at the griffin for a second then smiled as he placed his golden hoof into the griffins talon then removed it. Once he had placed his hoof back down onto the ground the griffin saw in his talon he was holding ten gold bits. Coughing the other griffen did the same as the one on the right had done and again Naramek repeated his actions. Once both were paid the two griffen guards stepped aside and let the small group into the building. Inside the building Naramek turned to Human Pinkie saying to her gently.

“Alright Pinkie this is where you need to do what I saw when I say.” Naramek said as he looked at her and she at him with a worried look on her face.

Naramek, Human Pinkie, and Sunset all headed into a large room where they found the king sitting in front of piles and piles of paperwork. The king looked up grunted then went back to his work. Naramek sighed deeply then knelt down on all fours nodding to Sunset to do the same Pinkie was the only one in their group to remain standing. Pinkie stood in front of the king staring at him as Naramek whispered out to her.

“Pinkie what are you doing kneel before him.”

Human Pinkie walked up to the king and much to Naramek’s shock knocked all of his paper work off his desk and onto the floor. Saying to him as he rose to his talons and glared at her with anger in his eyes.

“Now that we as your guest have your full attention. I require you to send your army to Canterlot Castle to aid in the war that is about to happen. If you even think of hurting me or my two friends here know this. Twilight will not rest until you are placed inside a prison cell so are you going to help us or are you going to sit there and become a big fat stuffed bird. Knowing that as you lay dying and are about to be stuffed you and you alone could have had the glory of war and conquest for yourself and your fellow griffins.” Human Pinkie said to the king of the griffins.

The king flashed a warm smile then raised his right talon as Sunset could be heard saying to herself while she faced hoofed herself.

“Oh, great now you did Pinkie, we are so dead thanks a lot.” Sunset said to herself as she saw the griffin king raise his right talon up into the air.

The king snapped two clawed talons together and six royal guards entered the room. One of the six was wearing battle ready blue armor while the other five were all wearing silver plate mail. The king nodded to them then started to laugh as Human Pinkie smiled turned around and started to walk out of the room. Sunset and Naramek both looked at each other as the griffin with the battle armor said to them both.

“You two might want to head outside I think you are going to want to see this.” The royal guard said as he raised a horn to his beak and blew it loudly.

Naramek and Sunset both bowed to the king who was on the floor laughing so hard that he was actually crying. Naramek seeing this reaction from the king began to nudge Sunset towards the door as she said to him.

“Hey I can walk on my own thank you very much! Besides shouldn’t we see if he is alright.”

“He is fine I think this is the first time any pony has had the gall to do what Pinkie just did besides she was being polite to him.” Naramek said as Sunset’s eyes shrank to pin needles and she yelped out in fear.

“YOU CALL THAT POLITE….THERE GOING TO KILL US!” Sunset yelped in fear as she and Naramek made their way out of the building and found Human Pinkie standing in front of the entire griffin army grinning to them both.

Naramek smiled back to her as Sunset looked at her girlfriend with a confused look as she heard Naramek say with a hint of amusement in voice.

“Now that Pinkie got their king to let go of his anger they will follow her and only her.”

The griffin army all knelt before Pinkie saying in usion to her as she looked to her girlfriend and to Naramek then turned to face them.

“We await your command.”

Pinkie pointed a finger in the direction they had come in saying to them all.

“Defend Canterlot Castle, Defend all that live within it’s walls. Fly now to war and glory, fly now to honor and victory.” Pinkie said as she looked at the army who started to take off for Canterlot Castle.

Naramek said to Sunset who stood next to him with a confused look on her face.

“ The war for Equestria Sunset my dear has begun.”   Next Chapter: Chapter 30. Estimated time remaining: 2 Hours, 27 Minutes