The Imperium

As they arrive home, they see Spike, Spitfire and Jake with smug looks. "What's with you guys," asked Rainbow.

"We cleared out most of Manehatten while you were gone. They said they'd give us tanks, troops, and weapons of all kinds," said Spike. Twilight and the rest of the crew remained in awe.

"But, how," asked Twilight.

"Oh nothing."

Though about to speak, Rarity tackles Spike and gives him a strong hug. "Oh Spike! I was worried about you! Thank Celestia you are okay!"

"I'm fine Rarity. I'm fine. But we need to get out of here!"

"What, why," asked Twilight.

"The Combine are bringing in some heavy troopers to destroy Ponyville. We need to gather as much ponies as we can and get the hell out of here!"

As everypony stumbled and ran to bring as many ponies as they could to safety, the Combine came. Luckily for them, they evacuated many ponies. Now it was time to make their stand. To defeat the Combine.

Gunfire, explosions, plasma bursts all around. Combine body count racks up higher than the Empire Pony Building. But, one single explosion could change everything. Rarity and the others were blown back, taking cover in buildings. Spike on the other hand wasn't so lucky. He was rolled out in front of Combine soldiers. One already aimed his rifle at Spike's head. As a last thought, Spike looks up at Rarity with a smile, signaling that this is their last time together. Then, a gunshot.

"SPIKE!!!" Screamed Rarity.