Something made it to the returned Crystal Empire before Shining and Cadence, that something not being at all pleased with its current situation.

Desperation forces people to do desperate things, things that can lead to a new beginning, or a swift and brutal end.

One Shot - Celestia and the ponies of Equestria are posed to start opening conversion bureas on Earth, however they didn't count on the horror that is government workers with paperwork.

Sometimes people do terrible things for the sake of their country. Sometimes people betray the trust of those that they would call friends. Sometimes it takes immense hardship for people to see through the mask and recognise the truth beneath