Acting on the orders that they had received, Steve and his faction of Avengers left S.M.I.L.E and headed for Canterlot's Embassy row heading to the American Embassy. If what Fury Swipes said was true, then they needed all hands on deck. However, once they arrived at the Embassy, they got some troubling news.

"What do you mean Clint and Scott can't come here?" Steve demanded to the American Ambassador in his office, who had been awakened by them visiting. "Just because they are criminals like us…"

"I'm sorry, Captain Rogers," interrupted the American Ambassador. "But, the United States government has ordered both Clint Barton and Scott Lang to stay in the country as part of their plea deal. Don't forget that the government was lenient on all of you when Thanos caused his reign of terror."

"And you would have us all turned in if you didn't have a heart," remarked Sam. "But, don't you see what is happening here?"

"I do, Mr. Wilson. This kingdom is about to fight against a despot who just so happens to be a goat. But, like all the other times we have all been in war, we will prevail. I am quite certain we are going to win this war. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to sleep. Good night."

Dejected, they all watched as the ambassador left them alone in his office.

"Dammit, now what are we going to do?" asked Natasha, only to be given a sigh from Steve.

"I don't know, guys, I just don't know. Clint and Scott are out, so it will just have to be us. Let's get over to Canterlot and get to know the ponies we are protecting personally."

Leaving the Embassy, they arrived at Canterlot Castle and were ushered into the throne room where the princesses were waiting.

"You must be our new bodyguards?" remarked Luna, who was looking intently at Steve in particular.

"We are," answered Steve.

…

Meanwhile, following his close friend and senior vice president of his company, Tony arrived at Canterlot castle and were also immediately ushered into the throne room.

"I can't believe he's decided to show his face," Steve thought to himself as he watched Tony and Jim walk into the throne room. "Why won't he just accept the fact that I am sorry for hiding the truth about his parents? Maybe that ego balloon of his is probably too far grown to be popped or something like that."

"Princess Celestia," Tony said, him and Jim bowing to her. "We've came as soon as could. You require bodyguards, I presume?"

"Yes, we do require your services," replied Luna, also rising from her throne. "But, not just as bodyguards. You all know that Equestria has the threat of war looming over it, correct?"

"We are aware of the fact."

Just then, the throne room doors opened once more revealing King T'Challa and Bucky Barnes walking, one joining Tony's side and the other on Steve's side.

"Heard about the promotion you got from the king," Steve remarked, patting his friend on the back. "Congrats."

"Well, he sees a lot in me," replied Bucky, who then turned his attention over to Tony. "But any idea what's he doing here?"

"Probably doing the same thing we are doing," remarked Steve, looking over at Tony with a disapproving glance. "Anyways, we've been recruited to protect the princesses, nothing more."

"Thank you for coming at this time of night, King T'Challa," said Celestia, looking over at the king of Wakanda wearing his Black Panther costume. Tony realized at that moment that both Avenger factions were being summoned and wondered where his protégé was.

"Anybody told Pete Parker?"

"School night," said a voice and Julia walked into the room in her Spider Woman costume. "Him and Rachel are in bed. We can brief him in the morning."

"If you say so, Chuckles," chuckled Jim as the two factions of Avengers directed all of their attention onto the two royal sisters.

Once the two factions were gathered, they all turned their attention towards Celestia and Luna.

"As you know, we are at war with the kingdom of Tambeleon," explained Celestia, as she and Luna stepped off their thrones. "Furthermore, in the wake of being invaded by the Storm King, our subjects have called for us to be personally protected. Although we felt like we didn't need the personal protection, our subjects were adamant about it."

"Emperor Grogar is a creature that none of you ever want to face against," added Luna. "When we faced off against him 1,000 years ago, he had a goal to make his kingdom the capitol of Equestria with him as its leader."

"And where do we feature?" asked Sam.

"Part of Grogar's plan is to take our alicorn magic for himself along with the Elements of Harmony and power up his ultimate weapon…the chaos gauntlet."

Activating their magic, the two sisters produced a picture of the golden glove with spaces in the shape of the Elements themselves.

"It looks like the Infinity Gauntlet," whispered Jim to Tony. "Only shaped like a boot."

"The Chaos Gauntlet has the power to capture half of all life across Equestria and bring it into Tambeleon," said Luna. "Tambeleon is a place of pure evil and those who have lived there have told stories of subjects being ruthlessly killed for defying Emperor Grogar."

"So basically," remarked Steve. "He's basically like Hitler, only in the form of a goat."

"How do you know that, Captain Rogers?" asked Luna.

"Because Bucky and I fought against someone like him. He wanted to rule the world and make the lives of people miserable."

"And that is exactly what he wants to do," continued Celestia. "When we fought him a thousand years ago, he still had the same goal and desire. Had we not stopped him, he would have certainly succeeded. But, during his 1,000 year banishment, Grogar spent all his time gathering up his strength and now that he has returned, he is just as dangerous."

"There is no denying the fact he, no doubt, will go after our alicorn magic," added Luna, a look of concern deep in her face. "But if he is going to do that, then he'll have to kill us first."

The tension in the throne room continued to grow as did the tension that was developing between Tony and Steve.

"Rest assured, princesses, that my forces from Wakanda have arrived and are preparing for the fight ahead," reassured T'Challa. "They will lay their lives on the line for you just as they do for me."

"So, what happens now?" asked Tony. "When will this guy strike?"

"We aren't sure," answered Celestia. "But, for now Mr. Stark, you and your faction will serve me while your faction, Captain Rogers, will serve Princess Luna."

"As you command," said Steve, trying his hardest not to look at Tony. "When do we start preparing?"

"Immediately," answered Luna firmly and the preparations to prepare for battle quickly got underway.

…

The next morning, Peter Parker and Rachel Carpenter awoke and prepared for their first day at Twilight's friendship school, with Peter not forgetting why he was enrolled in the first place. In fact, while he was on the train to Ponyville, Tony briefed on what was going on.

"Mr. Stark, are you sure that I didn't need to be with the princesses?" he asked.

"Look Pete, it was a school night, please understand," he said. "Personally, I think this is going to be a far bigger conflict than some are making it out to be. There aren't just ponies that make up this land, you know. And I know for a fact that multiple creatures are enrolled at this school."

"What kind of creatures, Mr. Stark?"

"Maybe its best you find out for yourself, Pete," suggested Tony as the train stopped at the Ponyville station. Stepping off the train, Tony watched as Pete and Rachel made their way towards the Friendship School.

But he had no time to dwell on his protégé's first day. He had to prepare himself and his own faction for the growing war ahead while Peter had to get acquainted with the young creatures that were also enrolled at this school of friendship…