Twilight has just received a letter from Celestia and is now nearly petrified as she tries to comprehend the situation. War in the near future of Equestria is certain and it will take every ounce of strength and fellowship from everypony in Equestria to overcome the hardships ahead as King Sombra and his new allies reach to conquer everything they can grasp…Who will Live? Who will Die?

Author's note: I am open to any kind of critique and will be partially writing this in the direction the viewers want it to go. Let me know if the pacing is too slow/fast, story construction needs work, and or the grammar and punctuation need attention. Any pointers are not only welcomed but greatly appreciated. Thank you!

PS: If anyone gets inspired to do some decent fanart for this story, I would be glad to link it.

All credit for the great piece of art I am honored to use as my cover art goes to SilFoe: http://silfoe.deviantart.com/art/In-Defense-of-Equestria-369834759

Map of the world I am using: http://hlissner.deviantart.com/art/Equestria-and-beyond-rev-8-1-253465186?q=gallery%3Ahlissner%2F11172101&qo=6

Official map of Equestria from Hasbro: http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130403195245/mlp/images/c/cb/Map_of_Equestria_April_2013.jpg