Chapter One: Separation

Three months later...

It was very early in the morning, and Rainbow Dash was busy mustering clouds together for a monster of a storm that was scheduled for that morning. Why do I always get stuck with the early morning shift? she asked herself. I could be at home sleeping through this whole thing. Deep down Dash knew she really didn't mind. It kept her mind off of the recurring nightmare she had been having. A black pegasus warning her of an impending danger for all of Equestria. It's just a dream she told herself. With her storm complete, and Dash flew up to her home and went into her room. As she lay on her bed she heard a sinister voice whisper,

"Those weren't just bad dreams Rainbow Dash."

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Twilight Sparkle was in her library reading when she stumbled upon an entry labeled The Guardian of Equestria. As she read on, her faithful companion and friend, Spike walked down the stairs, still drowsy from his nap. "Hey Twi, watcha reading?" he inquired.

"Something about a 'Guardian' of some sort" she replied. She continued to read and then looked up abruptly. "Spike, pack your bags, we're going after the Guardian." and went about gathering the necessary materials.

"Uh Twi? Do u know what this guy even looks like, or where he lives?" Spike asked.

"It's not a he, Spike," Twilight corrected, "It's a statue. and this book tells that, if it is awoken, the Guardian can give us access to information even Princess Celestia doesn't know."

"I'll get the others, and-" Spike started, but Twilight cut him off.

"No. I have to do this alone."

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"Now, THIS is truly the way to unwind, is it not?" Rarity asked Fluttershy.

"Yes," replied fluttershy sheepishly. They were out on their weekly spa trip and enjoying the steaming sauna as usual. Throughout idle conversation the topic turned to Rainbow Dash.

"Have you seen her lately?" Rarity asked.

"Now that you mention it," Fluttershy returned, "I haven't seen her in days."

"How peculiar," stated Rarity, "It's not like her to stay away like this for a long period of time." there was silence for a period of time, as both ponies were clearly lost in thought.

"I'll check up on her on my way home." Fluttershy said after a while. She paid her fee and then took to the sky.

As Fluttershy neared the home, she saw no signs of exterior damage. The clouds were white and puffy, the windows all intact, and the columns erect. The inside however, was a different story. Clearly a large scale struggle had taken place. walls were destroyed, the floor had holes and dents in it, Dash's bookshelf, one of her only pieces of furniture, was split in two. Fluttershy beckoned for her friend to come out of hiding, as if this was a sick prank. upon further inspection of Dash's home. Fluttershy found a blast mark, and the cold, limp body of a changeling thrown against a pillar. seeing this brought back unholy, sickening memories of their last encounter with the vicious army of changelings. Her head pounded as she traveled back in time to the raging battle ground of the Canterlot Castle, fighting off vicious hordes of copies and clones. Fluttershy swore under breath and said, "You've messed up now demons. You hurt my friends. Now, i'm gonna hurt YOU." She was shaken out of her trance by a smooth voice.

"So i see you HAVE met my new friends." Trixie said smugly, "No use for introductions then." And with that she zapped Fluttershy, and she fell to the ground, shaking violently.

To be continued in Chapter Two: Resurrection