The Imperium

Spike lays on a bed helplessly. With his condition, it may take a bit to recover.

"Spike. I don't know if you can hear me, but..." said Rarity.

"But what I said back there, it's true... I do love you. Thank you for saving me. Stay strong. For us."

Rarity leaves the bedroom and sits down feeling depressed. Also, contemplating on what Spike said to her, "I am here to protect you." She still couldn't believe what happened. Spitfire, the Combine. Everything. She broke out into tears. "Rarity, what's wrong," asked Twilight who was quite surprised.

"Oh, it's nothing. Just all of this..." said Rarity.

"Spike?"

"Spike, the Combine, everything!"

Now, Rarity was overwhelmed with all of this. She had a feeling that it could be the end. She wished for it. Just to all end. To live in peace and harmony again. But of course, that'd probably never happen.

"Twilight! We've got an incoming transmission from Canterlot," yelled Applejack. "You may want to come check it out!"

As Twilight rose up and went to the terminal, Rarity followed looking back at Spike.

"I'm not going to lose you..."