Revolution

The sunshine hit Cadence with such intensity that it forced her to wake up. Even though the Crystal Empire is in the far north, it’s protective shield allows it to enjoy warms and sunny days; just like in the rest of Equestria. Shinning armour was currently in Canterlot, princess Celestia herself had asked for his presence. Cadence reluctantly got herself out of her bed; and dragged herself into the restroom. She quickly splashed cold water into her face and was on her way.

As she was entering the living room of the royal chambers a crystal pony ran up to her. “Your highness… Your highness,” She was panting. “A, letter from… Twilight.” She nearly fell over after she handed it over to the Princess. Cadence used her magic to rip open the letter, after which she sat down on a wooden chair and read what it said. After she read it she dismissed the pony who brought her the message. Cadence felt disturbed, but most of all worried after she read the letter.

She left the royal chambers and went to the barracks. She found her general and said to him. “I'm gonna be gone for a week. I'm leaving you in charge of our citizens safety.”

“As you wish, your highness. I shall manage your lands while you are gone.” He said as he saluted her.

Cadence walked out of the castle and once she was outside she cast a teleportation spell. Cadence was proficient enough with magic that she was able to travel great distances in mere seconds. Although it did have a great impact on her concentration and thought afterwards. She teleported to Canterlot; just to see for herself what was happening there.

When she appeared in the city, she almost didn’t believe her eyes. The entire city seemed desolate. Nopony walked the streets, except for the royal guards in their shining golden armour, who didn’t seem to care that she was there. She walked down the road towards the royal castle. Along the sides of the road posters read, “Belive in you majesty, and you shall weather this storm.” but on most of the posters, somepony wrote in crimson paint. “Fight for your comrades, fight for yourselves.”

Screams and cries came from a road to Cadences left, she quickly ran off in the direction. She saw two mobs of ponies standing face to face. One mob was mostly made of unicorns, the other mob was almost solely made of earth and pegasus ponies. The unicorn mob had a blue cloth tied around their right frontal hooves. While the opposite mob had nothing on them.

“You traitors, without the leadership of Celestia what would we become? A race of disorganized sickey ponies!” A unicorn from the mob with blue on their hooves yelled at the opposite mob.

“Celestia has changed. She is gonna drag Equestria down a path of blood and death!” A pegasus yelled. A unicorn threw a rock at his face knocking him down to the ground. The two groups charged each other; bashing and smashing at each others faces. Then the guards began to appear. Only about 10 came at first, but 30 more followed. They were all fully armed and armoured, with a sword and a spear. The guards began to coldly kill the group of pegasi and earth ponies mercilessly.

Cadence couldn’t stand the sight anymore, she teleported out of there. She arrived inside of Twilight's library, she now had a minor headache from the strain of casting such complex teleportation spells. Twilight ran down stairs and looked at Cadence. “Cadence? You got here quick. You received my letter I presume.” Cadence nodded.

“I’ve just been in Canterlot, there was a fight between ponies who supported Celestia, and those who opposed her. I took note of the fact that Celestia supporters were all unicorns. And when the guards showed up, they didn't stop the battle…” Cadence sighed. “They killed the opposition.”

“Something has happened to her… But right now I think that we should think of a way to rescue Luna. We could use another alicorn on our side…” Twilight stated.

“Indeed, may i borrow Spike to send a message to the Crystal Empire?” Twilight nodded. Spike ran up to Cadence a piece of paper in his hand and a quill in the other. “General Ivanov, I leave the Empire under your command until I return, which to be honest I don't know when I’ll do. I have important business to attend to in Equestria. Most importantly, do not move our soldiers out of the empire, unless I command it.” She then cast a spell that formed a sort of royal seal at the bottom.

Spike sent the letter out and then decided that it was in his best interest to go back to sleep.

“So, how are we gonna get Luna out of the dungeon.” Cadence asked.

“Don’t worry, I think I’ve got an idea.”