Throne Room, Canterlot Palace
One hour, twenty-two minutes post Overwatch Assault
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Celestia, Luna, and the Elements watched as Twilight rigged up what she had called a "Cross-Com Receiver" on the ground, and they could occasionally hear her growl in frustration or utter a swear.

"Got it." she said after some final exasperated groans. "Open up the connection."

"Roger that." Tracer said. "We're through!"

Then, a screen appeared in front of the ponies, and what surprised them most was the gorilla looking back at them through a pair of glasses, and wearing high-tech white armor.

"Is this some kind of joke?" Rainbow asked.

"I assure you, it is not." Winston replied. "I'm Winston, leader of Overwatch. Though I am a gorilla, I have an IQ of well over 400."

"How is that possible?" Luna asked.

"I was genetically and mentally tutored to be smarter than any human." Winston said. "Though, that's not important. What is important is why we're here. Twilight, or as we know her, Magister, joined us when we brought her to our world."

"The orichalum…" Luna murmured.

"It was a small factor." Mercy said. "Resurrection through neural surge is affected by poison, but not enough to cause death once resurrected."

Twilight nodded, and looked to Celestia.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there for you, when you needed me most."

Celestia wrapped her wings around her and hugged her tight.

"You came for us. That's more than enough."

Twilight smiled, and looked back to the agents who gave her looks of apprehensiveness.

"Though...even though I'm sorry to say it, I can't stay long."

"Why?" Rarity asked. "Surely…"

"Their world is teetering on the brink of worldwide civil war, after just barely recovering from the Omnic Crisis." Twilight said. "They need my help. I'll return when I can, but for now...I'm staying with Overwatch. Their world needs heroes."

Celestia nodded understandingly.

"Do be safe, Twilight." she said. "And I wish to thank you, Mercy, for bringing her back."

"You are welcome." Mercy said. "But we have more pressing concerns."

"Indeed." Luna said. "The Traditionalists have been arrested. Many in Canterlot are clamoring for their trial to begin as soon as possible."

"Let's oblige them." Twilight said. "Winston, we'll hold out here until the trial is over."

"Understood." Winston replied. "I'll see you on the far side."

"Roger that."

Twilight ended the connection, and sighed.

"Girls, I'm sorry I have to go so soon."

"It's okay, Twi." Applejack said. "We're glad you're back. That's all you need to know."

"And speaking of…" she added. "How's Cadance and Shining?"

"They're on their way." Celestia replied. "They didn't believe me at first, though."

"I certainly wouldn't." Twilight replied. "Let's get that courtroom ready."

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Epsilon Crete, Overwatch Base

Winston tapped at the computer screen and looked over his shoulder at Torbjorn, who was applying an Overwatch logo patch to the Bastion unit he recovered, while Ganymede the bird sat on a perch.

"And we're done." Torbjorn growled. "You keep that feathered thing of yours in check, you hear me?"

"Beep-boop." Bastion replied, Ganymede flying over to his finger which was held like a perch.

"Darn bird." Torbjorn growled. "Follows him everywhere. Gotten his...leavings on my machinery too many times."

"Well, that's to be expected from a bird." Winston said, amused. "Where's miss Mei and Hanzo?"

"Hanzo is getting used to his new accommodations." Athena said. "Mei is currently in the laboratory, charging Snowball, her drone."

"Good to know." Winston said, pulling up news feeds from across the globe. "There's news of the Bastion in Sweden, more King's Row incidents, and...hmm…"

"What?" Torbjorn said.

"It says here that a Helix Security lab in Belgium was broken into, along with a Vishkar lab in Bangladesh." Winston said. "Nothing was stolen except...teleportation and quantum dimensional research materials. Currently suspects include the Sombra Collective and Talon."

"WInston?" Torbjorn asked. "Are you saying…"

"Yes. If what I think is correct, then Talon has the capabilities to reach Equestria." Winston said. "Problem is, we don't know if they already have. I'll alert our agents there."

"I'll keep looking around here, then." Torbjorn replied. "Hey, you dumb bird! Get away from those bananas!"

Ganymede chirped and flew around the room, while Winston laughed and Bastion made chirping noises like a robot's version of bright chuckles.

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Twilight stood on her balcony, as the night sky was filled with an aurora borealis, in celebration of her return. Twilight had no time to celebrate, however. Winston had told her that Talon had the capability to reach Equestria, and there was the possibility of an attack.

"Damn It!" she swore, slamming her fist down. "As if we had enough problems already!"

She sighed, rubbed her sore hoof, and walked over to the area where Reinhardt was repairing his armor.

"You alright, Magister?" the German Crusader asked.

"I've got bad news." she said. "Talon has the ability to get here now."
Reinhardt stopped welding and looked at her.

"How?"

"They broke into two labs, belonging to Helix and Vishkar." Twilight said. "If they come here, we're doomed."

"There is always hope." Reinhardt replied. "Did I tell you of the time I freed an entire town from the control of a gang?"

"Really?" Twilight asked.

"Yes." Reinhardt said, setting down his blowtorch. "They called themselves the Dragons. They beat me once, but I didn't have my armor. The next time I took them on, I triumphed. And I gave that town hope."

"That sounds fun." Twilight said. Reinhardt laughed in response. As they shared stories, high above Canterlot, a figure watched from a spire. Pale blue skin glowed in the faint light as the figure aimed a Sniper's Rifle at Twilight. Widowmaker placed the crosshairs directly on the alicorn's head, until a voice spoke through her ear comm.

"Widowmaker, pull back." Reaper said. "Maximillien has a new plan."

"Roger that." Widowmaker said, grappling into a concealed Talon helicopter. As she set her rifle down, Sombra looked back at her.

"You know the part of the plan you're responsible for?" Widowmaker asked. Sombra nodded, and went back to typing on her portable laptop.

"You worry too much, amiga." Sombra said, manipulating the data stream in her fingers. "We'll be fine. As long as we retrieve the target, we'll be fine."

"Watch your tone." Widowmaker snapped. "I still have my suspicions about you and the Volskaya operation."

"I told you she escaped." Sombra said, shrugging. "Trust me, I won't fail this time."

"You had better not." Widowmaker replied, taking the Pilot's seat and driving the Helicopter to a hidden cave, where Talon had set up a mobile operations base inside Canterlot Mountain. As it landed and a 3D mesh shielded it from view, Reaper and Doomfist walked over.

"Are we set?" Reaper asked.

"We are good to go." Sombra said. Widowmaker merely nodded. Reaper growled and left. Doomfist followed him, his muscles clearly visible in the darkened cave. From the sidelines, three platoons of Talon soldiers were checking their weapons for the oncoming assault.

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The next day.
11:00 AM
Canterlot Center of Justice
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As the three Princesses and Twilight took their seats at the podium, with the Overwatch agents standing nearby, the Traditionalists responsible for coup and Twilight's murder were brought forward. Celestia banged the gavel three times before she spoke.

"Before we begin, I have a few words to say." she said. "Prince Blueblood, I once treated you as my own son. Now, here we stand...You are no nephew of mine. I have no nephew anymore."

Prince Blueblood flinched, but did not look away. Celestia then cleared her throat.

"Let us begin. You stand accused of murder, conspiracy, treason, assault, crimes against Equestria and the Diarchy, and countless other charges, too many to list. How do you plead?"

"Not guilty." was the reply from each Traditionalist. Twilight kept calm, though her hooves clenched up in anger.

"Prosecution, begin your challenge."

As the Prosecutors called witnesses, Twilight kept an eye on her Sonar Map of the area, which was in her lap. She then raised her eyebrows at several unknown contacts at several locations in Canterlot, mostly the Dungeons and the Courtroom. Twilight quickly tapped into the cross-com.

"Agents, we've got multiple contacts. Unknown ID. Get ready, but make it look like you're not getting ready."

"Roger that." everyone replied. Then, during the cross-examination of Prince Blueblood, there was a loud noise, a thud, and several particles of plaster fell into the room.

"What was that?" Cadance asked. Twilight secretly drew her Manastrike Staff, and then, it happened again, fiercer and more powerful. Then, there was one more that sent cracks in the roof. Then, Twilight heard a yell. In fact, everyone heard a yell.

"METEOR PUNCH!"

The roof shattered as Doomfist smashed into the center of the Courtroom, enshrouded by dust. As the ponies stood in shock, Doomfist spoke.

"Every battle makes us stronger. That is the meaning of humanity. Those who fall....will be forgotten. Those who rise up…"

The dust parted, revealing Doomfist's muscled form.

"THEIR NAMES WILL BE REMEMBERED!" he roared. At that, two Talon Platoons fast-roped into the room and opened fire.

"Overwatch, ENGAGE!" Twilight cried as Reinhardt smashed forward to do battle with Doomfist as Reaper and Widowmaker entered the room, Reaper firing his shotguns. Soldier 76 immediately focused his fire on Reaper, and Tracer, yelling "For Mondatta!" unloaded her Pulse Pistols at Widowmaker. As D.Va, Phara, Genji, and Mercy fought the Talon soldiers alongside Twilight, Sombra, gone unnoticed through the battle, slowly made her way with the last Talon platoon towards the Dungeons, towards Amadeus Blueblood.

Author's Notes:

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