The Takeover

Rainbow Dash anxiously put armor on. She watched as Scootaloo did the same, and her heart giggled just a little when the filly discovered that her helmet was way too big. But, the cyan pony quickly changed her mood when the commanding officer stormed in.

"Troops!" she boomed. "I hope you're all suited up, because it's time to get moving!"

Rainbow Dash hastily helped Scootaloo get the rest of her gear on. Then, the army of Pegasi were directed towards the edge of Cloudsdale; which was where they usually took off for ground in big numbers. Everypony held their wings high in the air, ready for flight. Scootaloo shook nervously, for the filly couldn't fly that well, especially with the heavy armor. Rainbow Dash put her hand on orange pony's shoulderblade to calm her.

"Don't worry, squirt. Everything's going to be okay." she comforted Scootaloo softly.

"Ready troops! Remember the most important part of this whole operation: don't harm the Pegasi!" the commanding officer thundered. "Now, move out!"

The swarm of Pegasi dived off the cloud and set off for Ponyville. In the commotion, Rainbow Dash lost sight of Scootaloo, making her panic. She could barely hear herself scream the filly's name over all the flapping of wings and war cries of her allies. She then saw a little body of orange falling straight out of the crowd. She gasped as she reached for her outstretched hoof. Finally, Rainbow Dash caught Scootaloo and cradled her in her arms. The filly was so terrfied that she wrapped her arms around the mare's neck and squeezed. Rainbow Dash held on tight to her as the flock flew past their bodies. She then followed them. It was awful what she saw below. Ponies looked upon the swarm with fear, even the other Pegasi. With a loud crash!, the Pegasi landed on the ground. Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo followed, watching as ponies, Unicorns and Earth alike, were thrown into carriges with jail bars.

"Stop! Please!" a pony named Lyra screamed as the commanding officer dug into her neck with her teeth and threw the Unicorn into the carrige.

Scootaloo let go of Rainbow Dash and started crying at the sight.

"What about Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom?!" she sobbed.

Then, it hit Rainbow Dash like the train to Canterlot; her friends. She had to warn them. She threw Scootaloo on her back and flew to Twilight Sparkle's Library. When she arrived, she was greeted by a huge smile and two sparkling eyes. Obviously, the army hadn't made it here yet.

"Why, hello, Rainbow Dash. It's always great to have you-"

"Twilight! You need to run! The Pega..." Rainbow Dash was interrupted by a burly, white Pegasi in gold armor.

He put a bag over Twilight's horn and grabbed her by the neck with his teeth. She struggled in the soldier's grasp, but, he had a firm grip on her. He threw the Unicorn into a carrige, and then shut the door behind her. Rainbow Dash growled and charged at the stallion. Foolishly, she slammed into his golden armor, rather than his body. The whole world was seeming to be twisting and turning as Rainbow Dash took impact from the hit. She feel to the ground from dizziness and pain, causing Scootaloo to lose her grasp. Rainbow Dash slipped out of consiousness for a few seconds, only to discover that the filly was gone when she awoke.

"Scootaloo! Scootaloo!" she screamed.

She then heard a tiny voice say bravely,

"C'mon, Crusaders! Let's get out of here!"

The cyan mare knew it was most definitely Scootaloo. Rainbow Dash stood up, barely able to keep her balance. She saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders avoiding soldiers and ducking behind bushes. Finally, Rainbow Dash shook off the pain and ran into the current bush that the fillies were hiding under. They seemed shocked to see her and cowered.

"Don't worry, squirts. I'm gonna get you out of here." she said bravely.

The Crusaders climbed onto Rainbow Dash's back.

"Hey!" somepony cried when he saw her.

It was the solider that had took Twilight captive. Rainbow Dash glanced at him darkly, and right before he caught her, she took off. The fillies on her back clung on for dear life.

I have to get out of here. No matter where it is, I have to get these fillies out, was the only thing Rainbow Dash was thinking.

She took off as fast as she could. She could feel Scootaloo's arms around her neck, squeezing so hard that she couldbarely breathe. She could hear Apple Bloom sobbing, terrified of the speed and situation. And Sweetie Belle... oh Celestia!

"Where's the one with horn?!" Rainbow Dash demanded.

Scootaloo had a horrified look on her face, she shook as she pointed down. Sweetie Belle was falling. Before Rainbow Dash could start after her, her commanding officer caught the filly and flew away.

"No! Sweetie Belle!" Scootaloo cried, reaching out for her friend, as if she was close enough to touch.

"It's too late! We can't go back now!" Rainbow Dash panted and grabbed her so that she wouldn't get any ideas of going after her.