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Day 7 - 10:30

"Bye girls!" Twilight called, waving at them as they parted ways at the train station. They also waved back, each going in different directions to their respected homes. Twilight turned tail and began walking back home. It's kinda sad Spike left early. Then again, he *is** a baby dragon and he does need his sleep, instead of- :yawning: staying up late for a week in Canterlot.*

It had been a long week, a long and exhausting one to say the least. First the trip to Canterlot, followed by Twilight failing to convince ponies around her that Princess Cadence was not who they believed it was to be, fighting off a Changeling invasion, the Celebration night, and finally a week's stay at Canterlot with her friends. Other than the unfortunate attack by the Changelings, Twilight also had to unfortunately send Spike home. Sorry Spike, she told herself.

She then heard *thuds* getting louder behind her. She turned to see Rarity trotting towards Twilight, leaving Pinkie alone. I thought she was going with Pinkie to Sugarcube Corner

"You mind if I accompany you back home, Twilight?" Rarity asked. "Pinkie just realized the Cakes weren't back yet, so I can't get cake for poor widdle Spike."

"Can't Pinkie still give you the cake? She is an employee at Sugarcubes Corner after all."

"Pinkie forgot the keys," Rarity said in a jaded tone, "so she's staying with the Apples for now. Do you still mind if I still accompany you back, Twilight?"

"Not at all, Rarity. I don't mind somepony coming along with. Besides, it's nice to have company," Twilight answered, grinning as the two walked away from the train station.

The two walked in town, noticing familiar faces from the Wedding. Some places were still closed because of the Wedding, some ponies are arriving later than others. They reminisced about the fun times they had in Canterlot and talked about more personal subjects. It was a great way to end the year off with as they were approaching the New Year in just a few days.

They eventually arrived at the library, Twilight's Home, and it was time for the two to say goodbye.

"Thanks for the escort, Twilight. I simply loved getting to know more about your brother."

"Not a problem, Rarity. I think I should've told you girls about him, before."

"Not a problem, dearie," she said, showing her very Canterlot accent there, "Was a dreadful shame that Princess Celestia wasn't around after the Wedding Day," she lamented, showing a small hint of having a frown.

"That's true, but I guess she had more important obligations to tend to," Twilight replied, trying to give reason to why Celestia couldn't be around.

Rarity  then directed herself to the right, where her home was and began walking off in that direction. After a couple seconds, Rarity turned her head back.

"Oh Twilight? Can you not tell Spikey-Wikey about the cake. I don't want the poor little dear to feel any worse, him knowing that we couldn't get cake and all."

Twilight nodded, giving Rarity a sense of ease. "Got it!" Twilight said, "Bye, Rarity!" Twilight ended, waving at her.

Twilight turned to the door. I never thought I'd be this glad to be home... oh who am I kidding, I've been dying to read some books since forever while at Canterlot, she thought, excruciatingly excited to get back to her everyday life.

She pushed open the door and walked up the stairs.

"Spike? You here?" she called, anticipating an enthusiastic 'TWILIGHT!' or 'I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK!' from Spike. "I got you a cool new bowler hat- *GASP*"

She saw Spike's lifeless body on the ground in the middle of the library room, his frontside laying on the floor.

"SPIKE!" she cried out, fearing that Spike may be hurt.

She dropped the bowler hat that she was levitating with her magic and raced towards Spike and turned him over so he can properly breath. She saw drool running down his cheek, something he does often when he sleeps, she joked even though it was not the time and place. She could hear him still breathing through his mouth when she pressed her ear closer towards his mouth, something dangerous when it comes to dragons, especially Spike who more than one occasion, unintentionally seared her face with green flames when she tried waking him up waaay before the time he normally wakes up at. It was faint but Spike was still able to breathe normally. Thank goodness he's okay... now how do I wake him up? she asked, puzzled.

She tried waking him up by talking to him, repeating his name and telling him to snap out of it. A minute passed by, Spike still was motionless. Huh, words won't wake him up, but maybe jolting him a bit may. She walked up to Spike and picked him up with her two front hooves but hesistated when she saw how small he was. She didn't want to over do it with the shaking. Maybe a little shake won't hurt. Contrary to what she had planned to do, she began shaking his body repeatedly, rattling his small body violently and sending his head backwards and downwards which would've caused him to wake up (and possibly injure his neck). But again, this came with no success.

Huhhh... I can't seem to wake him up physically or by soun- Wait! Twilight's eyes widened at this revelation, An awakening spell, that's it!

"Don't worry, Spike," she began charging up her horn, "I'll have you up in no time," she said  blasted

"Don't worry, I'll tell Spike about the Cakes. I'm sure he'll appreciate your intentions, though.

"Sorry Twilight, we should've listend to you."

"It's not your fault. She fooled every pony."

"Hmmm... I did, didn't I?"

Fluttershy's home is raided by a Tartarus Raiding party. They ransack the place and kidnap Fluttershy and her pets. They kidnap her so they can get past a dragon which they think Fluttershy can tame. The dragon is protecting a chest of scrolls that General Ziro is after on Black Mountain. These scrolls once belonged to the Pegasi Kingdom up north centuries ago before they were purposely lost to a dragon to keep it from being captured.  It could tip the balance of the war, giving the controller the knowledge of Megaspells, archaic spells used centuries ago even before the Celestial Sisters were born that destroyed the old world and created what is now Equestria. The Raiders are being paid by General Ziro to acquire this chest. However, when they realize what this chest possess, they decide to tell Ziro by bird that they demand triple the amount paid. Ziro, angered and not willing to pay them that much, plans to kill them when he meets them. Rainbow Dash and her Jumpers track the raiders and Fluttershy to Port Haven, a small port controlled by Zebras to the east of Ponyville/Everfree forest. There, Ziro personally executes the raiders and brings Fluttershy and the chest into the Ironclad. Fluttershy is used as hostage so the ponies can't harm the ship. All the ship has to do is reach the southern ports of Equestria where the Zebra main force is located in. the Blockade denies the REC navy to stop the ship without getting through the blockade. Fortunately, the North send in three of their Ironclads (less armor) to help RD. The plan is to distract Ziro by firing weaker projectiles that'll bounce off the armor while RD strikes from above, with a few men. Roid Rage pummels through the plating from above and lands in the cell where Fluttershy and the chest was held. Ziro reacts ruthlessly, killing the surviving Jumpers on board except Roid Rage. He sends his zebras down to the cell and Roid Rage tries to get the chest but he can't hold it while holding Fluttershy, who is exhausted and wounded from her torture/treatment. Roid Rage calls RD that he can't make it back with the chest and Fluttershy. RD makes the decision to sink the ship with a Sonic Rainboom. Roid Rage tells Fluttershy to keep down and he covered her as Rainbow Dash did a Sonic Rainbomb strike on the ship, obliterating the deck. They escape and Ziro is teleported away from the ship as it is pounded by the FNE ships to smithereens.

A Crystalline Missile is also launched at Tartarus, ending the threat of the horde. However, this is to allow Changelings to takeover Tartarus and have Equestria for themselves instead of the Horde invading Equestria for themselves.