Nothing could be worse. The city they all loved so much being destroyed just miles away. How could it have come to this? No one could've seen it coming. But everyone could hope and was hoping that it would end for it was too horrible to hear the bombs going off in the distance, just thinking of all those innocent lives being snuffed out in the blink of an eye. "We were not prepared in time... I just hope everyone made it to shelter and if not then I hope they felt no misery and had already made their peace." Princess Celestia finally broke the deathly silence slightly startling all that were in the room.

"That's what we all hope for but we know it's a false hope Princess." Said Twilight with a down turned tone in her voice, "Yes but hope is always in need in times of darkness. It gives us all a light to guide the way into better and safer times." Said the Princess although she knew it wouldn't cheer anyone up but she could always at least try.

"Is there anywhere we can rest for a bit Princess I'm sure everyone is a bit exhausted from all the stress this situation has caused." "Ah yes Fluttershy we have arrangements ready for the all of you so please follow me." As the group headed off to their living arrangements Twilight was simply a hollow husk walking and following is all she did. She just couldn't operate, the stress had gotten to her and her brain shut down. Unable to process very much at the time let alone try and talk about all the events that had occurred so shortly after they happened. As they approached they were stopped by Princess Luna as she walked out of the war room. "Oh hello everpony, I am most glad to see you all especially after what happened to the city. Dear sister we have developed a new plan with far less loose ends and a more tactical approach rather then a head on frontal assault. The armies are ready as well as our Air Force, Navy, and Marine divisions. All contingency plans are in effect including long range intercontinental ballistic missiles and all nuclear warheads have been armed and brought out of stor-" "Slow down Luna. First, put the warheads back I do not wish to start a nuclear war and destroy this planet. Second, I need a set time on when our troops can retaliate for we are officially at war. Lastly, we will go over your plan after I take Twilight and her friends to their rooms so they can get some rest." " That is a very good idea sister we shall meet you back here after you take them.. Yes I shall see you in a moment Luna." And with that Luna left them back to following Celestia. But in that time it had given Twilight enough time for her mind to get back up to speed. Then everything went black for her.

Later...

Twilight slowly awoke grabbing a hold of her head as it started to pound. "Ohhhhhhh my head... What happened?" She mumbled with her eyes still closed. "You collapsed and started to cry in the hall on our way to get you and your friends rested up for what is to come." "how long have I been asleep Princess?" "Oh about four hours but you needed every bit of it and maybe a little more too." Once she finished talking Celestia turned around and was about o walk out until a voice stopped her. "You know.. I never thought this would happen in my life time but her I am... I mean how bad do we have to screw up to get attacked by the Griffions? I'm gonna go ahead and get more rest Princess but i just want to let you know.. I've loved having you as my mentor and especially my friend and I hope that when we get through this we can be friends for many more years to come." Nothing was said by either of them after that. Twilight had turned over and fallen asleep and Celestia just sat there. Stunned on the verge of tears and the happiest she had been since Twilight graduated from her tutelage. Nothing made her feel happier then this moment at this exact time. And she would remember it for the rest of her life.

Author's Note

Really just a filler chapter tonight eh didn't really feel like writing since i have work tomorrow and didn't start till a little before 11 at night...