The Imperium

Making their way through the city, Twilight and Rarity helped clear out spots of Canterlot to provide breathing room for some of the rebels. "Hey, thanks Twilight," said one of the rebels. "What's the fastest route to the castle," asked Twilight.

"You can take these buildings. We've set up drawbridges to connect buildings. Watch out though, the Combine are swarming in those parts of the city. But, the rebels there could provide some assistance."

"Thanks."

As Twilight and Rarity made their way through the buildings, they got hit hard by the Combine. Rarity got hit on her shoulder twice by a plasma burst and Twilight got grazed by one near her abdomen. "Rarity," yelled Twilight as she limps towards her. "I'm fine. Let's keep moving," said Rarity "We'll cover you," yelled a Rebel. After two medics helped them across, they gave them medical supplies and patch them up as best as they could. "This should hold. Now we've gotta get back to the fight! Good luck out there. It should be clear from here. Just watch out for scanners," said one of the medics. "Alright Rarity, let's get moving," said Twilight.

They finally reached the castle. It was being attacked heavily. But, they managed to slip through the back. "Twiley," exclaimed Shining Armor. "Thank heavens your safe. Are you fine?" "Aside from these injuries, yes, we are just fine," sneered Twilight. Rarity had seemed awfully quieter that usual. Spike had been clouding her head. She finally came to. "Rarity," yelled Twilight. "Hello?" "Huh? Oh yes, what is it Twilight," asked Rarity.

"What's wrong?"

"No it's nothing."

"You've been awfully quiet ever since we were at the base."

"It's just that... That"

"That?"

"I told Spike I loved him before. But I do love Jake."

"What?! Why would you tell Spike? You know how sensitive he is!"

"I know! That's why I regret it-"

Suddenly the front of the castle blew open. Combine Soldiers pouring in as fast as they could. A large amount of gunfire and explosions could be heard from all around. The Rebels did what they could. It just seemed as it wasn't enough. Maybe Shining Armor sent too many rebels out to clear the city. That was it. Shining Armor was hit with a bolt. It hit him hard in the chest. He crumpled to the ground unconscious. "Shining Armor," yelled Twilight. She was then struck in the shoulder. She also fell.

That was it. Rarity and only a handful of rebels. None of the princesses were there. Everything fell silent around Rarity. Spike was gone. Twilight was gone. Her friends weren't there. She felt alone. Stuck in despair. There was nothing she could do.