The Imperium

***WARNING***

VULGAR LANGUAGE IS PRESENT

"Twilight... Damn this blasted machine," said Shining Armor.

"Shining Armor," exclaimed Twilight. "Where are you? Is Princess Celestia and Princess Cadence safe?"

"Don't worry they're fine. Damn it. Jones! Fix the antenna! Get a better signal!"

"How about Princess Luna?"

"I think she retreated to the moon."

"Alright. What did you need? Why did you call us?"

"We need help. We are barely keeping the castle safe. Please. We need you to bring whoever you can here! See if Manehatten or Phillydelphia can help!"

"They've got their own problems."

"Just try to ask them. Please."

"Sigh. Alright. I'll see what we can do."

Twilight turns to everyone in the room. Though her face grim, she still tried to push as much power into her voice. "Alright everypony, Princess Celestia needs our help. We need to gather as many ponies as we can to help return the fight to our favor! Spitfire, Jake, can you keep an eye on this place while we are gone?"

"You can count on it," said Spitfire and Jake in unison.

"I'm counting on the both of you to watch over Ponyville and Spike."

"Watch... Over... Me," said Spike.

Though everyone was surprised and mostly staring in awe, Rainbow Dash managed to pull out a few words. "How're you already out of bed?"

"The bandages and my scales can help it heal. But I'm coming with you guys."

"Spike, you can't. Not in your condition," interrupted Rarity.

"But-"

"Rarity is right Spike. Stay here. Get some rest," said Applejack.

"Alright everypony. Let's get going," said Twilight.