A Rainbow of Hope

Canterlot was a beautiful castle and palace, atop the mountain, and could usually be seen by miles from several towns. However, the dark and glum pollution that had taken over from the industrialized power of the hard working ponies who were fighting Sombra, had killed off many of the once beautiful flowers, trees, and white pearly gleam of the royal palace walls. Even walking into the royal area, didn't feel the same as usual. It was just depressing.

Celestia, though strong at most times, was sitting on her haunches in the mane hall of the castle, reading letter after letter of despair. Such letters as needing more food, more materials, and money, was a few examples of them. Celestia, looked up for a moment out the window of what used to be a beautiful land of love. She stood up and walked over to the window and cleared the smudge and dust off that had built up over the last couple of months. Indeed, the mess that was started as soon as the dark and dreaded king had returned, had left the Princess of the Sun unorganized. Even the royal beautiful majestic colors of her white coat and sparkling mane and tail were no more, just covered in dirt.

"Rainbow Dash!" The princess hearkened.

A cyan blue Pegasus, with lightning fast speed and a blur of Rainbow colors appeared.

"Yes Ma'am?" Rainbow saluted to her superior.

"It is time to assemble the EUP, and gain as many other ponies that can fight. We need to prepare for battle. I feel, the darkened heart of Sombra, will not hold out for much longer..." she trailed off as she walked back to the Window and stared out across the land, a tear of pain and hurt rolling out of her beautiful eyes.

"Right away Princess!" Rainbow took off and sped out of the front entrance.

"Oh Sombra, why must you torture a world with pain and sorrow, from which you were born...A land of love?" Celestia, crying now, curled up onto the floor and fell into an uneasy rest.

About, 20 miles or so from Canterlot, Rainbow Dash, flew into Ponyville and went straight to the school yard and rang the bell as loud as she could. The bell echoed, in a more eerie way than usual. It was a cold gong, like the life had even been dragged out of it.

"CALLING ALL PONIES WHO CAN FIGHT IN ACTIVE DUTY. BY ORDER OF THE MIGHTY PRINCESS CELESTIA HERSELF! STALLIONS AND COLTS!" Rang out Rainbow's voice.

Though she was a mare herself, and not a stallion, Rainbow, after leaving Cloudsdale joined the EUP Gaurd in order to serve as a secret spy, and warrior for Celestia.

Ponies started coming out slowly, looking left and right, as if paranoid something or somepony would attack them. They saw Rainbow, her magenta eyes, gleaming as a beacon of hope as they came and stood before her. She stared at them with a stern, but comforting smile of love and compassion.

"Listen. Equestria is not good, and it has fallen under attack. This land was once one we wanted to stay and live in with love, peace and happiness for all." She took a deep breath, then continued. "Celestia needs your help, we are seeking any stallion or colts old enough that can train and be ready for war. Woman and fillies and younger colts, must stay and continue to protect the homes and fight against the looming terrors of the world we so love."

She stopped and looked around in silence. Although she was a strong mare, Rainbow was heartbroken at the damage all the ponies had taken during this period of destruction. She flew down to the ground and started speaking again.

"All ponies wishing to join in the fight please follow me to Canterlot."

Night had well fallen over Equestria, and the usual sounds of crickets, owls and other creatures that were usually heard,  was not. Celestia was awoken by a crash through the door, as Rainbow and another Royal Guard appeared flying and running at top speed towards her. They stopped right in front of her, one with utter fear in his eye, and the other mixed with sorrow and anger in her expression.

"What is it?" Asked the Princess in sudden urgency.

"Manehatton has been destroyed and death arises from news out of Eastern Equestria. It seems Sombra has attacked the great city..." He sighed at the last part of his sentence.

Celestia was lost for words, not able to piece it together. She turned and looked Eastward out of another window, which was completely black and unseen outside of it. There was no more time to wait, she had to assemble and do it quickly.

"Rainbow, wake everyone up, start getting them geared and prepped for marching out, and be swift about it."

Without question Rainbow took off in a furious speed.

"Princess What are yo..." The guard was cut short by the powerful voice of Celestia.

"Listen, as Royal Guards you must protect this majestic palace at all cost as you see fit, and that it stays that way. Understand?"

He looked at her and bowed. "Understood your Majesty." He turned and ran outside.

"Sombra, you have destroyed enough of this land, PREPARE TO FIGHT!!!!" Her voice rang through the castle and grounds as ponies scurried along gathering items, for the long journey towards war ahead.