Celestia's nightmare

"Shining Armor" Luna spoke " Did you rally the last of the troops?"

"Yes Princess. It's not much though." He pointed to a small block of soldiers quivering in their armor

"About Twenty troops left. I guess It'll have to do" She Looked at them then turned around as her horn started to glow

"Luna" Celestia's voice echoed through her mind " I found five soldiers hiding in the barracks that are willing to stay. Any pony left on your side?"

" Shining Armor and I found Twenty soldiers willing to stay. Bring your's here and we shall explain what we have to do.

"Right. On my way" Celestia's voice stopped

"Princess. I found a soldier here who wants to stay." Cadence walked through the doors

"Thank you brave worrier" Luna bowed her head at the small light blue stallion who was obviously a recruit

"Anything for you, Princess" He bowed back

"Luna" Celestia motioned for the troops to go into formation and met back up with Luna

She looked around at the shaking ponies then towards the sky filling with colors again.

"All of you have gathered here to support us in our final hour." The ground shook " I cannot thank you enough for being so brave as to stay here not knowing the outcome of the situation. But what we need now is to monitor any changes in the sun."

Celestia added " Anything you find you will report to us. Do not give anything a second thought."

All the guards nodded and marched off to their stations

"And... Good luck" Celestia said.