Twilight was the victim of a conspiracy. Nobles didn't like her politics, and tendency to give more power to the common pony. Soldiers thought that Twilight was guilty of treasonous acts herself, controlling Princess Celestia. In any case, she must die, for the characters' emotional enrichment. Or must she?

There are so many ways her death in that one story could have been averted. Therefore, in the name of happy endings everywhere, I present a fic where prevention is half the cure!

This is based upon Rated Ponystar's Assassination verse, thought this does not take place in it. It diverges from a heavily derivative background story at different points, all resulting in the saving of Twilight Sparkle.

Chapter One. Time Travel fuelled by Discord.

Chapter Two. Somepony set up an alarm system, complete with alternate version where a different pony set it up.

Chapter Three. Celestia proves a point that takes the wind out of military part of the operation.

Chapter Four. Celestia makes sure everyone stays loyal, way ahead of time...

Chapter Five. Naughty Naughty, someone got caught-y...

Chapter Six. And the one time she was able to bring her back.