Prism and Glimmer

       Spitfire sat next to Scootaloo, protecting her from the onslaught of spells that were being casted at them.  The two who originally attacked were now joined by many more unicorns.  They were all seemly skilled spell casters and were trying damn hard to kill Scootaloo.  Spitfire stroked the filly's mane as she cried in her lap.

     Not far from their cover was Rainbow Dash.  Three doctors surrounded her and were trying to keep her alive so they could take her back to the hospital when they got the chance.  Rainbow looked over at them and smiled weakly.  Spitfire chuckled lightly.  Even now she keeps her cool even when she is dying and everyone is under attack.

     Spitfire looked over her cover to see the battle that was before her.  A few cadets were unlucky enough to get caught in the fire and payed on the clouds.  There were a few Wonderbolts dead as well, the rest fighting back behind cover.  It wasn't looking in their favor.  Spitfire stroked Scootaloo's mane and closed her eyes.

     "Celestia, goddess of the sun, save and protect us.  Save this poor filly and her mother from these monsters who try to kill them."  She opened her eyes and hoped her prayer worked.  It did.

     She saw what looked like a trial of fire come from the sun and head towards them.  She pointed to it and Scootaloo looked up at it.  The trail of fire aimed itself towards the center of the field.  The fighting stopped as everyone looked up at the object speeding towards the, at break neck speed.  Spitfire gaped as a pure white alicorn landed, but it wasn't Celestia, her mane and tail were on fire.  Scootaloo looked at the alicorn and saw the element of magic on its head.

     "Mom?"  The alicorn turned and looked at her.  It's eyes were pure white and filled with rage.  It's gaze then travelled to Rainbow Dash.  Upon seeing her, the flames grew and the air got ten degrees hotter.  It turned its gaze torwards the army on the rooftop.

    "You try to kill me, you try to kill my daughters, and you almost kill my wife."  Her voice was demented and made Scootaloo shudder when she heard it.  She could feel the anger in it.  She slowly backed away.  "Your death wish has been granted."  Spitfire didn't even see her horn glow.  The roof of the building erupted in flames, burning everyone on it.  Spitfire looked away and covered Scootaloo's eyes.

     A single unicorn fell off the building and slowly stood up.  The shield he placed around himself faltered and failed.  He was wrapped up in a red aura and brought before the alicorn.  The fear showed on his face.  He stopped just in front of her.

    "Who sent you?"  The stallion didn't answer and her eyes narrowed.  There was a hissing sound and the stallion screamed in pain.

      "Cloud Kicker."  Twilight bared her teeth at the stallions name.  "He leads a group trying to clean up Equestria's corrupted government, starting with you."  The stallion was brought just inches away from her face.  He could feel the extreme heat coming from her.

      "Where. Is. He?"

      "E-e-everfree castle."  Twilight's expression softened.

     "Thank you."  There was a loud snap and the stallion fell limp to the ground.  She turned to the doctors.  "Hurry and get her to the hospital."  With that she took off towards the Everfree Castle.  Celestia saw her take off and followed.

     "Twilight Solar Sparkle."  Twilight stopped and turned to the voice.  Celestia flew up to her and hovered before her.  She gulped at her sudden size as her daughter towered over her.

    "Don't try and stop me.  I will end the for what they've done." said Twilight, her voice cold and dark.

     "What has happened to you, my child?" asked Celestia, tears in her eyes.  "What happened to that infinite heart, that warm smile, those eyes that wanted to know everything?  All I see before me is darkness, hate, anger, pain, saddness, and rage.  This is not Twilight."  She approached the larger alicorn before her.  "Give me back my daughter so we can do this together.  Give me back the soul who would give a second chance to anyone.  Give her back to me."  The air dropped thirty degrees and the white alicorns appearance faltered.  Her mane and tail snuffed out and became purple and pink once again.  She went back down to her normal size and color.  Finally, her white eyes gave way to her purple ones which showed pain.  Celestia embraced her daughter.

     "I'm sorry." she whispered.  Celestia stroked her mane.

    "I know.  It's okay.  It's okay?"  While she was soothing Twilight, Luna and Chrysalis flew up to them, both concerned. Celestia the looked Twilight in the eyes.  "Now where are they so we can settle this as a family."  Twilight wiped away her tears a nodded to the direction where she was flying.

   "Cloud Kicker and the rest of his team are hiding in Everfree Castle."  Celestia stroked her mane and motioned for her to go.  She nodded and the four of them flew torwards the castle.  Celestia saw her mane spark a few times but never light.  She new it wouldn't be the case when they got there.  She just hoped she could restrain herself enough not to level the building.

_______________________Everfree Castle.  1:00 P.M.______________________________________

      The ruined buildings that made up the Everfree Castle came into view after a few minutes.  The four alicorns kept low to the trees to avoid being spotted.  Celestia kept an eye on her daughter, waiting to see if she would break again.  If she did, she would tell the others to stay back and try to calm her enough that she doesn't do unwanted damage.

     Twilight kept her eyes on castle, not once looking away from her target.  She had a determined look on her face and fire in her eyes.  Celestia slowed down just a tiny bit.   They landed a small ways from the castle.  Celestia walked up to Twilight and put a hoof on her shoulder.

      "Try to keep most of them alive and don't level the place.  It has sentimental value."  Twilight smiled sheepishly.  She grew serious again and looked at the castle.

     "Alright.  Chrysalis, you attack from the back.  Celestia you take the left side Luna you take the right.  I'm going to knock on the front door.  Wait till my cue."  They nodded and went their different ways.  "Here we go."