Dusk of Chaos

"Go forth, sentry, and bring back the Wise One! Say the Ruler begs for Mercy. Say She implores for His assistance. Go!

"Your Highness, I intend no offence, but the wastelands of the border of Equestria, have many a unconquerable stream and invulnerable summit.  I am but a mere guard, committed to the service of Your Highness. How may I , a lowly servant cross such indomitable landforms?"

"Go, and beg for His clemency. Only He may help you."

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"Come. Show your face, young one I have been expecting you."

"Master, the Princess begs for your mercy, and implores for your assistance. I come as a messenger, to take you back to the Castle."

"You have travelled far, sentry. I welcome you into my humble abode. Will you not enter?"

"We must hurry Sir. I am required to return to the castle before sundown tomorrow."

"That is yet far away. Enter the cave. Will you not honour this senile one's wish?"

"As you wish, Master...What is this feeling of joy I feel in this little hollow? My heart swells with love for each pony of this land! What is this feeling, O Master?"

"This cave, young stallion, is one where this kingdom was born. Have you not heard of the Three Tribes? The tale of Heart's Warming Eve. You feel only the remnants of the magic their companionship formed, centuries ago. It is the Strongest Magic in Equestria. The Magic of Friendship. Go now sentry, tell your Princess of the lesson you have learnt here. Implore her to change her mind. Tell her of this love you feel in your heart. I shall walk with you, for a part of your journey."

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"Tell me, sentry, do you see that flash of light?"

"Yes Master. Why, it seems to be expanding! I do not understand. What is this?"

"It has been two days since you left Canterlot, has it not? It seems the Princess has wearied of waiting. We must hurry. The fate of Equestria lies in the balance. Quick, stallion! Follow the Light!"

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"Master, even at this pace, it will be days before we reach Canterlot."

"You speak the truth. We must take the shorter route, through air."

"Through air? But how... Master? We are flying?"

"Run Guard! Fast! Follow me!"