Crimson Night

Once again, the Delegates from every race was at the large table. This time, the topic was action. They were currently starting it with a name, remedial but necessary.

“Well this Alliance is based on Equestria, so the Ponies have the right to name this Alliance falls to the Princesses.” the Dryad Queen, who's name was Rellia, said.

“We agree.” the Phantom Lord, who was called Lord Night, agreed.

“As do we.” Gilda's Father, Swift Wing, said.

“And us.” the Dragon King, known as Drake, said.

“We agree as well.” Chrysalis said. Silent Howl nodded.

“Very well...then we shall keep it in a sort of simplistic tradition of guards...” Celestia said.

“Twilight Guards?” Luna suggested.

“That sounds too much like Twilight Sparkle leading them...” Celestia said.

“But it fits. The Twilight is after the setting of the sun, yet before the rising of the moon.” Luna defended.

“Guardians of the Dawn...or just Dawn Guards.” Twilight suggested. “the Dawn is the sign of a new day...that is what this Alliance is right? We're trying to rid the lands of the threat and unknowingly united the peoples that inhabit them.” she continued.

“I like it.” Luna said. Celestia and all the other Delegates agreed, so now they had a name.

“Now...we must discuss action. We have already agreed on creating a series of task forces from what I had created with the Vamponies. Now we must figure out the details.” Luna said.

“We need a Leader, one who would hold no bias and is powerful enough to survive anything thrown at them.” Chrysalis said.

“Do you have an Idea of who falls under that Criteria?” Drake asked.

“I do. Twilight Sparkle would be a perfect leader...she's been through so many dangers and survived them all. She alone is responsible for the Timber Wolves even showing up. She cares for al, not just ponies.” Chrysalis started, but was Interrupted by said pony.

“I don't think I can lead the Alliance Chrysalis.” Twilight said.

“That is not what we meant by leader, we mean who will lead the troops. Be an icon and source of morale for them and win battles.” Luna said.

“Oh, but I still don't think I can do that.” Twilight said.

“Twilight, your last assignment would have killed all but the coldest and most experienced of Vamponies...and none of your team would have survived if it wasn't for you.” Luna argued.

“I was just doing what I was told, I'm just an average Vampony in team ten...” Twilight retorted.

“Miss Sparkle. You have faced death three times and came back from it every single time. You may say it is because of your friends that saved your lives you still live. But your current injury, you suffer through the recovery. For what purpose?” Rellia asked.

“I live because I still have something to live for. To fight for.” Twilight said.

“And why should you? Why should you live and fight for these things?” Swift Wing said.

“Because I need to. Without them, I am nothing. I would gladly lay my life down to protect my home, my friends, everything. But the reason I have not done so is because there is still a fight to fight and a life to live for me here and as long as there is I won't let myself die.” Twilight explained.

“That is why you are the perfect choice.” Silent Howl said.

“I agree, but the only question I have is are you able to fight this fight?” Lord Night asked.

“I am told my Necromancy is above average, as is my combat skill. But my magic is exponentially stronger than it ever was. I'd estimate I'm close to Luna's and Celestia's power now magic wise, and that's all I need to fight with Moon.” Twilight said.

“You've gotten stronger in four days? But you are injured.” Luna asked.

“The Power in blood will focus it's power on regenerating when needed, but not all of it. The Power will continue and enhance the Vampony if given enough, and she's had mine for four days now.” Celestia said.

“Hm...Fine, we believe it. Twilight Sparkle is the only candidate in our minds that can take role as General.” Night said.

“Seconded.” Howl said.

“We agree.” Celestia said.

“And us.” Rellia said.

“I do not completely agree, but it is the best course of action.” Wing said.

“I agree with Swift Wing.” Drake said.

“Then it is decided. Twilight Sparkle will be the General for our Alliance.” Celestia said.

“Don't I get a say in this?” Twilight mumbled.

“You have the strength to do it Twilight, your resolve is your say in this and it tells us you're the perfect General.” Luna said. “Well now that we have that settled, Twilight needs her treatment. Go on to the next topic without me.” Luna said, helping Twilight back upstairs. They cringed as they heard the pained sounds coming, they were silent and it must have been much more painful than the last ones.

“Our new General is strong...she goes through so much, yet she is still stronger than any of us, in spirit if not anything else. Princess Celestia, she is regenerating on your powerful blood correct?” Rellia asked.

“That is correct, otherwise it would take weeks.” Celestia replied.

“Twilight is strong, but not the strongest. I Propose an idea, we help her gain strength and recover from her injuries as quickly as possible.” Rellia continued.

“How do you plan we do that?” Drake asked.

“She is General for all of us, so why not give her our power? Our blood?” Rellia proposed.

“No good. While she is recovering only a small portion of that power will bleed through the Regeneration role.” Celestia said.

“Then we do it after...” Howl said.

“I like this idea. She deserves all the power in the world for what she has already done, and even more for what she's doing.” Chrysalis said.

“I am not fond of giving my blood, but I agree completely with the cause.” Wing said.

“It will be interesting...” Night said.

“Interesting indeed.” Drake said.

“Well then I guess that matter is decided. But now we must formulate how to arrange and spread out these teams.” Celestia started.

“It pains me so much to see you go through that every day, today's was worse wasn't it?” Luna asked.

“Yeah...I think my nerves or something are starting to regenerate...all of Ponyville probably knows that now though.” Twilight said weakly.

“Come on, let's get you bathed, it will relax you.” Luna said. Twilight nodded and weakly followed with Luna's guidance. Luna opened the door on the far end of the room to reveal a large bathroom. A small waterfall, just enough to be considered a shower, was at one end of a large tub. Luna put some healing suds and scented flakes in the filter where the Waterfall entered the room, making all the water that entered the tub nice.

“I'm sorry Luna.” Twilight said halfway through.

“Whatever for?” Luna asked from her spot washing Twilight's mane.

“We were always separated, the only time we saw each other was quick glances or with me almost dead...now we're finally together and alone, yet all you do is take care of me while I'm recovering. I don't make any time for you.” Twilight said, turning around to face the Alicorn.

“It's my pleasure to take care of you.” Luna said. Twilight caught her in a kiss that lasted minutes before they finally broke it.

“I miss how close we were before all of this...” Twilight said, leaning on Luna.

“So do I...but that's just another thing to give us incentive to end this as quick as possible.” Luna said. Twilight hummed in agreement.

The next few days passed slowly, the days mostly consumed by discussion and tactics. Everypony noticed Twilight's magic ability had been skyrocketing every day, and her wings had began growing small feathers. Her leg was completely regenerated now, but it was barely able to support her weight and it still hurt.

“That's not the normal Blood...” Luna said when a larger blood pack that looked like it had many different shades of red, and in one case dark yellow, mixed in.

“A gift from the other Delegates.” Celestia said.

“Are you sure mixing all of them together is alright?” Luna asked.

“Yes...her body is healed and it will give her strength. Our general needs to be the best, the others argued, and insisted on it. I'd hate to do this while she sleeps, I want to warn her, but she would most likely refuse it...” Celestia said.

“She once told me she was afraid she was only using her friends for their strength...this would only make that worse...are you sure Tia?” Luna asked.

“Personally it doesn't matte to me, but the other races are depending on her. She needs to be as strong as possible.” Celestia said. Luna sighed but nodded and hooked the pack up. Within moments Twilight was stirring.