1 hour later

We find the group inside of the Canterlot medical wing sitting in the waiting room with various expressions on their faces, their minds pondering over the events that transpired an hour ago. From the Changelings almost taking over , to Twilight's violent outburst over the infamous practice rehearsal yesterday and they didn't know which was more worse, the changeling attack or Twilights aggressive behavior . Speaking of Twilight, after she teleported out of the wedding hall an hour ago the guards whom Celestia have sent to go look for her unfortunately came back empty handed indicating that she somehow slipped out of the city with the possibility that she took a train back to Ponyville leaving them all behind.

Everyone was still in a state of shock over Twilight's behavior earlier, while she had the right to be angry. They never expected someone as calm and collected as her to rage and attack anyone like that, they began to wonder if that was even Twilight Sparkle in the room or not. Never the less they still showed true regret over not taking their friends warnings seriously and nearly getting not only her but Cadence killed, their eyes soon shifted towards the room that the element of generosity was being treated in. After Twilight's outburst and attack an hour ago, Fluttershy and rarity were immediately taken to the medical wing for treatment.

After Twilight sent her flying against a pillar, Rarity's horn was snapped completely in half from the impact and she was knocked unconscious with some heavy bruising across her sides and forehead. Fluttershy's injuries on the other hand wasn't as serious and only required a light tourniquet and bandaging across her broken nose, but the pain of not only the punch but from the element of kindness not having Twilight's back remained as the poor girl felt ashamed for acting so cruel towards her friend believing that a broken nose is what she deserved. Suddenly the light above the ER lit green indicating that visitors were now allowed to enter, as the group prepared the get up and enter the doctor was first to step outside.

"Doctor how is she?" Spike asked desperately.

"Yes how is miss Rarity doing?" Celestia asked as well . " Did you manage to fix her horn?" The doctor was almost close to bowing her head in disappointment , the group was quick to notice this and were desperate for answers while fearing that something bad has happened during Rarity's recovery.

"I'm sorry everyone" She began which shocked the others who were fearing for the worst. " the good news is Miss Rarity is going to be ok, she's in a light coma from the impact, but she's gonna pull through" The group were quick to breath a sigh of relief, but alas she wasn't finished yet. " But the bad news is................I'm afraid there's nothing we can do about her horn, the impact not only snapped it in half, but it also shattered it into pieces and it's beyond repair even with the highest grade of healing magic. We had no choice but to amputate the rest of it, like I said your friend is gonna pull through. But I'm afraid she'll never be able to use magic again" The group was now speechless at this heartbreaking news about their friend, the fact that she'll never be able to use magic again shocked them to no end.

After a moment of silence the doctor signaled to them that they were now allowed inside to see for themselves. The group along with the doctor entered the ER to find the now comatose Rarity laying silently on the bed. Her forehead was bandaged up slightly from the horn amputation, Seeing the once proud fashionista in this state was too much for them to handle as she was no longer a unicorn but an earth pony. What's worse was the fact that she soon discover it for herself once she has fully awakened made the scene much more sad as she wouldn't be able to make dresses as she's used to anymore with the possibility of finding another interest or worse her boutique business shutting down or how her family would react to seeing her now.

"Oh Rarity" Spike said sadly on the verge of tears, Applejack then brought the dragon into a warm hug which he was quick to return as he sobbed on her chest and began to silently weep after seeing his crush in this broken state.

"I know sugarcube, she didn't deserve this" Applejack said while trying to hold back her own tears.

"I'm so sorry you guys" Cadence said in a sympathetic tone.

"No we're the ones who should be sorry" Pinkie said quietly, her hair now completely deflated. " If we had taken twilight seriously and not fallen for that insect queens tricks non of this wouldn't have happened. I was a big meanie, I don't deserve the element of laughter if all I do is make everyone miserable"

"No Pinkie" Shining Armor jumped in. " I started all of this, because of my stupid instincts my sister almost got killed and Canterlot was almost taken over by those creatures and it's all my fault. I don't blame Twily for hating me cause I was a complete jackass, Cadence I'm so sorry for everything, I fucked up badly and I don't blame you for being angry. If anything blame me not the other's I'm the one who instigated it so I'm the only one who deserves to be hated or chastised for my actions, if you don't want to marry me anymore than......................................

"Shiny, everyone, that's enough" Cadence replied stopping the stallion in his track and getting the others attention. " While I am disappointed at you for your harsh treatment towards Twilight, I don't hate any of you and I still love you Shiny and want to continue with our wedding, though given the events we may have to postpone it for a while" Shining remained silent happy that his soon to be wife wasn't angry at him while also agreeing that postponing the wedding was a wise move given today's events. " If anything it was that Changelings fault for tricking you all, but she and her subjects are gone now so that's one crisis averted. But now we have much bigger priorities, finding Twilight so you guys can apologize to her"

" I fear that's easier said than done Cadence" Celestia said. "Given Twilight's state, we may have to choose our words and actions carefully lest we want her to grow violent again" The others nodded in agreement knowing that Tia was right about taking cautious action when they find Twilight, Rainbow Dash however had a much different opinion.

"I say we don't even bother, screw her" She said coldly earning multiple gasps from the group.

"Dash how could you say that?!" Fluttershy shouted which was a rare trait for her.

"Because there's no point in trying Shy!" Dash replied. " Look what she did to you and Rarity, It's pretty clear that she doesn't want anything to do with us anymore. We tried to apologize, to show her that we regret our actions and what do we get in return? A broken nose and a broken unicorn, if that bitch doesn't want anything to do with us anymore than i say good riddance we don't need her!" Dashes rant was soon interrupted as Applejack pinned her to a nearby wall shocking the group even more.

" HOW CAN YOU BE SO SELFISH?!" Applejack shouted. " Twilight is in a dark place right now, and your gonna sit there and tell me that we shouldn't even bother to try and help her?! Your supposed to be the element of loyalty Dash, but right now your going against what you element stands for!" Dash then took it upon herself to free herself from the farm girls grasps.

"So what if I am?!" She replied. " What's the point in even trying AJ? Again look what she did to Shy and rarity, what would happen the next time we try to apologize to her? She'll probably snap and either burn our houses down, spread nasty rumors about us, or send another one of us in this damn hospital! Just face it guys, Twilight is gone and she's never coming back and it's all that damn Changeling queens fault for tricking us" The other's remained silent after hearing not only Dashes rant but her refusal to attempt a reconciliation with Twilight, Applejack however let out a dark chuckle.

"Damn partner" She began. " I never expected ya to be such a damn coward!" This got the Rainbow maned girls attention who disliked being called the C word.

"What did you say farm girl?" She growled while getting up close to Applejack who remained unfazed at her friends unleashed anger.

"Ya heard me" AJ replied. " Only a complete coward would just give up on a friend so easily and that's just what your doing. Are you seriously gonna sit there and tell me that your just gonna give up on poor Twilight instead of trying to make amends with her out of fear of getting your rainbow colored ass kicked by her? Just WOW, you know It's a good thing that Scootaloo, your parent's, the Wonderbolts, or dozens of your "adoring fans" aren't here to see this cause they'd probably think of you as the biggest coward imaginable cause that's all you'll ever be ya so called element of loyalty or should I say? The element of Cowardliness?!" Before Applejack could react she found her face struck hard with a hoof belonging to non other than Rainbow dash, the farm girl landed on the floor with a big thud after the punch groaning slightly while rubbing her now swollen cheek. She took it upon herself to look up to find Dash who had the biggest snarl on her face as fresh tears started to fall down while panting heavily.

"Hey that's enough!" the doctor called out. " Two of your friends were already in here, we don't need another one!" Dash looked around to find the surprised and scared looks coming from the group and to Applejack lying in pain on the floor still rubbing her sore cheek, the young athletes expression camouflaged in her bangs and in a split second she rushed out of the room full of nothing but regret not even bothering to look back.

"Dash wait!" Fluttershy called out, but was soon stopped by a hoof on her shoulder belonging to the sun goddess.

"Let her go miss Fluttershy" Celestia said in a calming manner. " It's best to let her cool off, we've all been through quite a lot today and it's getting to all of us" The others couldn't help but nod in agreement and then turned their gaze to the element of honesty who finally stood up.

"Applejack, that was seriously uncalled for" Cadence said sternly.

"I'm sorry your majesty, and everyone else" Applejack said in an apologetic tone while collecting her hat which also fell off from the impact. " I was just upset that Dash was giving up so easily instead of confronting Twilight, I just couldn't stand someone who just gives up on a friend just like that" Cadence then walked up and put a comforting hoof on the farm girl.

"I know Applejack, I know" She said in a soothing tone. " I don't like the idea of giving up on Twilight either, but you should watch your words cause I don't want you guys losing another friend when you already have one out there in a bit of a fit. No doubt she's probably back in Ponyville by now so it might be best if we..................."

However Cadence's words were cut short when a couple entered the room getting the groups attention, the couple had looks of pure disappointment on both of their faces. Shining Armor couldn't help but gulp nervously after recognizing the couple as his own parents Crescent Moon and Twilight Velvet sparkle. There was no doubt in the mans mind that his folks found out about everything and were ready to give him the biggest scolding imaginable. after a moment the couple proceeded towards the stallion making his anxiety grow more and more.

"Uh.............hi mom and dad" He gulped as the couple gave him the biggest glare imaginable.

"Hello son" Crescent said. "Mind explaining to us why you sister looked so pissed off earlier today?"

"Indeed" Velvet jumped in. " After the Changelings were driven out of the city we went to go check up on you when we happened to come across your sister looking all kinds of upset, we were surprised to find her outside instead of the wedding hall without all of you by her side. When your father and I asked her what was the matter, all we got out of her was and I quote " why don't you ask those traitors?"

"And that's when we came to the realization that you and everyone else must have done something to upset her" Crescent said and then moved closer to his anxious son. " Now I'll ask again boy, what..........did.........you........do..........to.........your........sister?" As Shining Armor stared into his fathers angry glare, he knew that he couldn't keep the rehearsal incident from his parents as he knew that they would find out eventually if he chose to keep silent about it. Sensing that his grave was dug, the stallion took a deep breath ready to give his explanation or should i say confession to his parents.

5 minutes later

"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND BOY!?" Crescent shouted as he shoved and pinned the quivering stallion against a wall as his wife watched on looking just as angry as her husband.

“How could you be so cruel to your own sister?!” Velvet jumped in and then pointed towards the rest of the group minus Cadence. “ And you, I can’t believe you all would put your friends life at stake over a wedding. Especially you Celestia! I thought you were wiser than that, how could you fall for that Changelings manipulation and not be able to tell her apart from your own Niece?!” Celestia could only bow her own head in shame as she couldn’t deny that she easily fell for Chrysalis’s trickery and not recognize her own niece.

“ I didn’t know Velvet” Celestia said gloomy. “ We just figured that Cadence was under some wedding stress figuring that’s as her reason for acting so cruel towards everyone, I should have realized that Twilight's suspicions were right as I knew Cadence would never act like that”

“ But it seems you don’t know your niece as much as you do your majesty” Crescent coldly replied, and then turned back towards his son. “ You better give me a damn good explanation boy” Shining Armor could only gulp nervously at his fathers sharp tone as he was still pinned against the wall with no escape, feeling his number was up he opened his mouth to finally give his explanation to his old man,

“ I have no words dad” he said as ears drooped slightly in a sad manner. “ I should have taken her warnings seriously but I didn’t, but she was acting all controlling and a bit psychotic screaming that she was evil and stuff. I just figured that she was just jealous of Cadence like she wasn’t the one for me or that she might hurt me and when she ran away crying I was upset to see my poor wife run away in tears that I figured that banning Twily from the wedding was a wise move for making my wife cry. You probably would have done the same thing if it was mom wouldn’t ya?” The stallion was quick to close his mouth after blurting out his biggest mistake, but alas it was too late.

Crescents blood boiled even bigger after hearing his sons excuse, and the fact that he had the nerve to say that he would have done the same if he was in his shoes just made it a whole lot worse. The stallion let out a small growl as he released his right hoof extending it in the air as Shining Armor could sense what was to come and was quick to shut his eyes after realizing that he was about to receive a punch from his own father. But before his hoof connected to the stallions face, Crescent found his hoof held in place my a light pink magical aura stopping the punch dead in it’s tracks. The stallion then turned around to find the source of the magic belonging to non other than the princess of love herself.

“ That’s enough!” She said in a demanding tone. “ Mr Sparkle I get that your angry and you have every right to be, but I will not let you harm one hair on my soon to be husband. We already have one friend in a coma and two others with light injuries, we don’t need anymore violence. That’s not gonna solve anything right now especially since Twilight's still out there all angry and upset, look my aunts, Twilight's friends, and Shinys actions were cruel and they were blind to fall for that Changelings tricks. But they regret their actions and are truly sorry and wish to make amends with Twilight no matter how difficult it may be, I promise you guys they’re not bad ponies and they are gonna make things right with Twilight I can feel it. I am the princess of love after all” Once Candence was done with her explanation, Crescent released Shining Armor from his grip and began to calm down slightly along with Velvet, but their disappointment was still visible.

“ Alright Candence” Velvet said. “ We’ll trust that they will make amends with our daughter and make up for their cruel actions towards her” She then proceeded to walk out of the room, Crescent was about to follow suit but not before turning towards his son one last time.

“ If something happens to twilight I will never forgive you” He said coldly and then left the room alongside his wife leaving the others and especially Shining Armor in a much sadder state.

“ Are you ok Shiny?” Candence asked.

“ Honestly babe” He replied quietly. “ I’ll never be ok”

“ We all feel the same Shining Armor, we all do” Celestia said in a comforting tone. “ But what’s done is done, right now our main priority is finding Twilight so that we can make amends. No doubt she’s made her way back to Ponyville, so I think it would be best if you all stayed here in Canterlot a little longer until we can think of a way to make things right with Twilight” After hearing her statement, the 3 members of the mane 6 and Spike nodded their heads in agreement knowing that it was the right call as going home now seemed way too risky given Twilight's current state.

“ But what about Dashy?” Pinkie pie asked

“ Let’s just give that girl some time to cool off and we’ll find her later, and I’ll be sure to apologize to her as well” Applejack said sadly as Fluttershy put a comforting hoof on her shoulder.

“ Uh this may be a bad time but, visiting hours are over everyone” The doctor said getting everyone’s attention.

“ Oh of course doctor we understand” Celestia replied, and then ushered the others to follow her out of the room “ Come everyone, let’s head back to the castle so we can discuss our next move” The others nodded in unison and began to exit out of the room but not before giving their prayers to Rarity hoping that she’ll awaken soon, Spike however stood in place looking back at the unconscious former unicorn as a single tear dripped down. The doctor then walked up to the young dragon placing a comforting hoof on his shoulder, the same way Fluttershy did with Applejack.

“ Don’t worry little one” She said in a comforting tone. “ Your friend is in good hands, I promise”

“ Thank you doctor” He said sadly, and then walked towards the bed placing a gentle peck on the cheek at the unconscious mare “ We’ll make this right Rarity, I promise” With nothing more to say , the young dragon made his way out of the room to join the others as the doctor prepared to give further examinations to the injured mare.

No doubt this was gonna be a lot harder than they thought…………………….

And ch 2 done👍 Before you ask, I decided to give Twilights father his fandom name “Crescent moon” cause I thought it sounded a lot cooler, and Im not judging Laura Faust or the shows canon but Night Light was kind of a silly name and didn’t make much sense especially since his cutie mark is literally a crescent moon. But anyways hope you guys are enjoying the story and I should have the next chapter out either before the end of January or early February😉 until then have a good night ladies and gentleman