Shining armor continued to walk down the empty streets of Ponyville keeping his head down under his cloak. The white stallion looked around at the once cheerful little town that was now a ghost town. The buildings of homes and businesses were empty and boarded up most of the town was swallowed up by the ever free forest. The sky was dark and gray, a clear sign that even the pegasi were afraid to come out of hiding. Shining Armor quickly made his way through the ghost town finally reaching Sweet Apple Acres. the once prospering apple trees were now dead and dried up. He quickly looked around and then knocked three times on the cellar doors as an orange earth pony with a blonde mane opened it.
　　　　“Shining Armor you made It.” she said with a country accent.
　　　　“Hello Applejack how are you all doing?”
　　　　“We are holding up I must say this hit us the hardest.” Applejack said sadly but honestly as her element was Honesty.
　　　　“I know you five were her best friends her betrayal must have been heartbreaking.”
　　　　“Yea well come on in Sugar cube before somepony sees you.”
　　　　Shining Armor followed Applejack down the stairs into the cellar there he saw the rest of Twilight’s friends but the damage of what had occurred clearly took its toll on them. Especially Pinkie Pie, the once bright pink earth pony’s coat was now dull her mane was now straight as well as her tail she wasn’t smiling. Fluttershy, trying not to cry, was brushing Applebloom's mane and fixing her mane ribbon. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo stayed close to Rarity and Rainbow Dash. Rarity wasn't her prim and proper self, her usually kept mane was disheveled and dusty. Rainbow was punching the ground almost like she was blaming herself. A big red stallion with an orange mane was curled up in the corner sobbing with a tattered doll wearing blue and white poke dotted pants in his hooves. Shining Armor recognized the doll as Twilight’s doll Smarty Pant. Shining Armor looked around and saw that one mare was missing.
　　　　He looked around, even checking behind some of the crates of supplies before finding an old rocking chair sitting in the shadows. He turned back towards her, “Applejack where is Granny Smith?” he asked
　　　　Applejack lowered her hat over her green eyes and sniffed clearly trying not to break into tears.
　　　　“Granny passed away last night peacefully in her sleep.”
　　　　Shining Armor lowered his head in remorse.
　　　　“I’m sorry but at least she isn’t suffering anymore.”
　　　　“Yea how are the princesses?” Applejack asked.
　　　　“That’s why I’m here. The Princesses wish to see you all.” said Shining Armor.
　　　　Rainbow dash stretched her wings out slightly excited. “We should go see what they need guys.” she said happily
　　　　“Alright Applebloom, you, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo stay here with Big Mac. We will be back.” said Applejack as the rest of Twilight’s friends gathered around Shining Armor. As his horn began to glow and teleported himself and the girls to the Canterlot throne room. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Princess Cadence were waiting for them. Shining Armor walked over and hugged Cadence. Rarity quickly fixed her mane snapping out of her depression as she was in the presence of royalty.
　　　　
　　　　Twilight’s friends bowed respectfully.
　　　　“How are y’all holding up?” Asked Applejack.
　　　　“We are doing fine Shining Armor’s protection spell is protecting the city.” said Cadence.
　　　　The girls noticed Celestia was kind of leaning on Luna as if she couldn’t stand up on her own.
　　　　“Princess, are sure you’re alright?” asked Applejack
　　　　“I’m fine Applejack really.” she replied.
　　　　“Then why does it look like you’re injured?” asked Rainbow Dash
　　　　Celestia signed and stood up with a flash of pain across her face.
　　　　“You went to see her didn’t you?” asked Fluttershy quietly.
　　　　Celestia nodded. “I tried to reason with her to see if I could bring her back.”
　　　　 “I’m guessing it wasn’t successful.” said Rainbow Dash.
　　　　
　　　　 Celestia sadly nodded and said. “ She’s too far into the darkness. It pains me to see her like this I feel it's my fault she fell into his grasp. We will need your help to free her will you help us?”
　　　　“Of coarse darling Twilight is our best friend we will do anything to get her back.” said Rarity.
　　　　Celestia smiled.
　　　　“Then please come with us.” Luna said as she and Cadence helped Celestia walk with Twilight’s friends into the ballroom.

"Why did she attack you Princess?" asked Applejack.

''Because she feels I replaced her." answered Celestia.

" Replace her why would she think that?" Asked Rarity.

Before Celestia could answer Starlight Glimmer Sunset Shimmer, Moondancer and Spike opened the door to the ballroom. Twilight's friend gasped when they saw the three unicorns or rather Alicorns.

Moondancer's bangs that were normally tied up was now down and brushed her glasses and dorky sweater was gone. The three of them all had wings and crowns atop of their heads.

"When did you three become Alicorns?" asked Rarity.

" May we present The Princess of Magic Princess Sunset Shimmer, the Princess of Knowledge Princess Moondancer, and the Princess of Courage Princess Starlight Glimmer." Said Spike

The three of them bowed their heads towards their friends. Twilight's friends looked confused.

"This was always our plan." said Luna.

Twilight's friends looked at Luna even more confused.

"While Alicorns are immortal Luna and I do not wish to rule Equestria forever. I hoof picked Twilight to one day succeed me as the grand ruler of Equestria, Sunset will take my place as the one that brings the day. Moondancer will take over Luna's duties as the one who brings night and guide ponies through dreams. And Starlight will take over the Crystal Empire." answered Celestia.

" But we are not the only surprise." said Moondancer as she Sunset and Starlight and Spike turn and guide their friends through the doorway.

Once inside Twilight's friends gasped.

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