Celestia's morning sun shone brightly in the sky. On the outskirts of Canterlot, the forces planning on toppling Celestia were lined up in prefect rows. Sombra's forces stood at attention waiting a final talk from Sombra and Twilight before they're assault on Canterlot. Sombra emerged with Twilight behind him and they stood in front of the soldiers.

"Attenton!" declared a loud voice.

The soldiers focused as Sombra and Twilight approached.

"Today's the day." noted Twilight.

"Begin." said Sombra.

Twilight marched forward and looked at the ponies.

"Today will be the conclusion of our glorious triumph!" declared Twiligth.

The soldiers stood silent.

"Brainwashed soldiers are so boring." sighed Twilight.

Twilight let out a sigh.

"For too damn long the tyrannical princesses of Equestria have run amok on the land. They pretend to support friendship in reality this is a ruse to cement their rule. They track down any pony who could challenge them and keep them under their rule. They also involve themselves in illegally toppling monarchs then replace them with puppets. If they want to do that, so can we! Today, we will end their tyrannical rule and usher in a new era! Today, our glorious campaign comes to its successful climax!" said Twilight.

The soldiers where still silent.

"Oh for fuck's sake." sighed Twilight.

Twilight rolled her eyes.

"Applaud!" ordered Twilight.

Sombra's soldiers began stamping their hooves in applause.

"That's more likely." said Twilight softly.

Twilight basked in the applause.

"Enough!" ordered Twilight.

The soldiers stopped their applause.

"There we go." said Twilight softly.

Twilight then took a moment.

"Now, I present our King and My Master! Sombra!" declared Twilight.

Twilight clapped her hooves applauding.

"Applaud you insignificant peons!" snapped Twilight.

The soldiers began stomping their hooves applauding.

Twilight bowed while Sombra turned to the applauding soldiers.

"Stop!" cried Twilight.

The soldiers stopped applauding.

"My subjects. I stand before you on the threshold of victory. Our glorious campaign has succeeded because of the loyal service of you lead. Of course, that is only possible because of the excellent leadership of myself and Twilight Sparkle. Today, we are on the cusp of victory. Today, we shall bring Equestria into our fold." said Sombra.

"Applaud!" ordered Twilight.

The soldiers began stomping in applause for a minute.

"Stop!" ordered Twilight.

The soldiers stopped applauding.

"Of to victory!" exclaimed Sombra.

The soldiers cheered as they had been controlled to do.

"Celestia, I will kill you." vowed Twilight.

Nearby, the Changeling forces where also lined up in attention. Like the Crystal Empire soldiers, they where waiting for a final speech from Chrysalis before their invasion of Equestria. Among the Changeling forces, Thorax stood nervously. He tried to desperately keep attention off himself, but his knees where quivering. Finally, Queen Chrysalis arrived and landed in front of her forces.

"My children, today our campaign comes to an end." began Chrysalis.

Throax gulped heavily.

"Equestria has enough love to feed us for years! No longer will starvation and famine threaten us!" declared Chrysalis.

The Changeling horde cheered loudly.

"On to our victory!" declared Chrysalis.

The Changelings took off and began heading toward Canterlot.

"Sombra is a fool is he thinks we'll being feeding on scrapes." muttered Chrysalis.

In Canterlot, the defenders of the city where gathered. It was clear today was the beginning of the final battle for Canterlot. The ponies gathered outside the castle. They where expecting Celestia to address them any moment now. Inside; Celestia, Luna, Cadence, Shining Armor, the rest of the Mane 6, Spike, Trixie, Discord, Sunset Shimmer and Flash Sentry where gathered for a final planning.

"It should be any moment now." noted Luna.

"Unfortunately so." sighed Cadence.

"We need to focus." stated Applejack.

"I will lead what is left of the Equestrian Army against the Changelings." began Shining Armor.

"While I shall lead the Royal Guard and civilian forces against the Sombra and his forces." added Luna.

"Shouldn't we leave guards here to defend the palace?" asked Trixie.

"I'll be here." answered Flash.

"Flash is all we can spare. Besides, we can hand it." added Celestia flatly.

"Oh. Somepony is distracted." mused Discord.

"Not now." said Celestia sternly.

"Let's focus!" exclaimed Rainbow.

The others agreed with this.

"I need a volunteer." said Celestia.

"Um what for?" asked Fluttershy meekly.

"To lead Twilight here." answered Celestia.

The rest of the Mane 6, Discord, Trixie and Sunset Shimmer shared a look.

"Well, I don't think I should." said Discord uncomfortable.

"That's okay." offered Fluttershy.

"What about you Fluttershy?" asked Pinkie.

"I'd rather not." answered Fluttershy.

"I must confess I wouldn't either." mused Rarity.

"Oh, I think I'm catching a cold." said Trixie.

Trixie pretended to have a stuffed nose.

"Achoo." said Trixie, letting out an obviously phony sneeze.

"Really smooth." muttered Rainbow.

"I can do it." offered Applejack.

"No. I'll do it." offered Rainbow.

"Wait. I'll do it." said Sunset.

"No!" declared Spike.

All attention focused on the baby dragon.

"It has to be me." stated Spike.

"Are ya sure?" asked Applejack.

"I've know Twilight since she hatched me. It has to be me." answered Spike.

The others understood his reason.

"Alright." agreed Celestia.

"Where do I lead her?" asked Spike.

"Here." answered Celestia.

"Right." replied Spike.

"Once Twilight arrives; Sunset Shimmer, Trixie, Rarity and Discord will hold her still with their magic so I can cast the spell to purge Twilight Sparkle of the dark magic inside of her." explained Celestia.

"Right." replied the others.

"Oh." groaned Trixie nervously.

"Don't worry Trixie. We'll have each other backs." said Sunset.

"Excuse me princess, but my magic is not on the level with Sunset or Discord. I don't see how I can help." said Rarity.

"We need all the magic we can get." said Celestia.

"You didn't mention Trixie." noted the illusionist.

The others didn't reply.

"I must admit I a bit worried to deal with Twilight after...last time." confessed Discord.

"We need your Chaos Magic." stated Celestia.

"I'll be right here for you." said Fluttershy.

"Thanks." replied Discord.

"What about the rest of us?" asked Applejack.

"You have a very important role. As Twilight's friend, you must reach out to her." answered Celestia.

"No problem!" declared Applejack.

"This will be fun!" exclaimed Pinkie.

"You got it." said Rainbow.

"Okay. If it will help Twilight." said Fluttershy.

Luna and Celestia shared a glance.

"I think we need to get some air. Everypony, come with me." said Luna.

The group turned and began leaving.

"Discord, please wait." requested Celestia.

Discord shrugged stopped while Luna shuffled the others out.

"Is it true you actually loved me?" asked Celestia.

Discord was very taken aback by this.

"Yes." answered Discord.

"Then why did you turn on me?" asked Celestia demanding.

"Like I explained, I never planned on loving you. It just...happened." answered Discord.

"That's your excuse!" spat Celestia.

"I have no excuse. What I did was horrible and I don't blame you for being angry." sighed Discord.

"I've been heartbroken for a thousand years." stated Celestia.

Discord was surprised by this.

"You're still not over it." gasped Discord surprised.

"I opened up to you! I loved you! I gave you my heart and you stepped on it!" cried Celestia, pained.

Discord rubbed his face.

"I...had no idea." confessed Discord.

Celestia took a moment.

"Part of me wants to make still make it work." admitted Celestia.

"I am a changed man." said Discord.

"Right now, we need to take it one small step at time and if you hurt me again I will make you suffer." said Celestia.

Discord nodded in agreement. Celestia began walking and motioned with her head for him to follow. They joined the others and made their way to the balcony. Celestia, Luna, Shinning Armor and Cadence went forward while Celestia had the others wait behind. The royal quartet headed to the balcony to address the ponies of Canterlot. Luna used her "Royal Canterlot Voice" to garner the attention of the ponies who quickly gathered.

"To the ponies of Canterlot..." began Celestia.

Celestia took a moment.

"Today maybe the most fateful day in the history of Equestria. A conquering force has invaded our beloved land destroying and pillaging it. Worse, they have enslaved and murdered our own ponies." continued Celestia.

The crowd murmured to its self.

"That could happen to us." muttered Jet Set worried.

"I can't work in a mine." said Upper Crust.

"You and are the only remaining defense in Equestria." said Celestia.

The princess looked over the crowd.

"As I look over you, I see a great throng of noble ponies willing to defend their homes." said Celestia.

The ponies talked among themselves.

"I will not let anything happen to the store." promised Coriander Cumin.

"So will I." agreed Saffron Masala.

"I will not let anything happen to my daughter either." thought Coriander.

"This will not be innocent and I cannot promise you victory." admitted Celestia.

Celestia took a moment.

"However, we have other choice!" declared Celestia.

"We'll never surrender!" Lemon Heart.

"We'll fight to the end!" declared Twinkleshine.

"When the fight comes, you will follow Princess Luna." stated Celestia.

"Hail Celestia and Luna!" cried Donut Joe.

"Today we make our final stand!" declared Celestia.

"Long Live Equestria!" cried Fancy Pants.

The others joined while Moon Dancer watched from a corner.

"Twilight Sparkle." said Moon Dancer softly.

The crowd dispersed and got ready. The the rest of the Mane 6, Trixie, Discord, Sunset, Flash and Celestia withdrew back to the throne home to wait for Twilight. Cadence and Luna stayed on the balcony being able to launch off thanks to their wings. Shinning used his magic to teleport himself and Spike to the front of the palace. The other ponies returned to their position. it only took ten minutes.

"Here they come!" exclaimed Donut Joe.

The ponies quickly scrambled into position.

"Hopefully the shield will hold." mused Saffron Masala.

"If it doesn't, then stay close to me." said Coriander Cumin.

"Right father." agreed Saffron.

The Sombra forces and Changelings marched in rows toward Canterlot.

"There are more of them then I thought." mused Fancy Pants.

"Scared?" asked Donut Joe.

"I will fight to the end to defend Canterlot." answered Fancy Pants.

The forces stopped a few feet from the shield.

"Why did they stop?" asked Twinkleshine.

"They can't penetrate the shield." answered Lemon Heart.

A powerful blast of magic suddenly shot toward the shield.

"Look out!" exclaimed Joe.

The blast of magic smashed a hole in the shield which then crumbled.

"What was that?!" asked Twinkleshine bewildered.

"Charge!" cried a familiar voice.

The Sombra forces and Changelings invaded following a lavender unicorn.

"Twilight." answered Lemon Heart horrified.

Author's Notes:

A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter. Next time, it's the Battle for Canterlot. Please review.