At the Canterlot Castle, Princess Celestia was sitting on her throne, sipping on a cup of tea while reading Twilight's report that she just received. The more she read, the more impressed she got from her top student's report. After finish reading it, she rolled up Twilight's letter and tied a ribbon around it. She got up from her throne and walked to Philomena, her Phoenix pet. "Ah, Philomena, my pet. Can you give this him?"

Philomena let out a happy little cry and took Twilight's letter from Celestia. "And make sure he reads this one."

Philomena nodded in acceptance and took off. Princess Celestia watched and followed her pet flew out through the balcony. Outside, the Princess saw Philomena souring into the stars and disappear with a flash. Behind her, her little sister, the Princess of the night: Princess Luna walked next her elder sister and stand with her, watching the stars with her. "Another report from Twilight, sister?"

"Yes, another successful lesson she had learned about friendship." Princess Celestia said smiling at her sister.

"Have you sent it to him yet?" Princess Luna asked.

"I've already had." Princess Celestia said with a smile on her face. "Philomena is on her way to sent it to him."

"Do you think he'll be impressed when he reads Twilight's report?" Princess Luna asked.

"He always does." Princess Celestia answered.

The two sisters gazed at the beautiful stars as they twinkle in the night. "It'll sure be nice to see him again." Princess Luna said with a smile in her face.

Princess Celestia looked back to her little sister. "We will see him again. Someday."

The two Princesses smiled at each other. But then, their smiles disappeared into serious looks when they felt a strong wind coming in.

"I am sensing a dark power out there, sister." Princess Luna said in a worried tone.

"I know, sister." Princess Celestia agreed.

"This dark power is very familiar, we have felt this before." Princess Luna wondered with fear.

"You're right." Princess Celestia said as she watched the storm continuing covering up the night.

"Do you fear it's him?" Princess Luna said while feeling scared.

Princess Celestia showed an expression of fear, but tried to remain strong. "I don't know, sister. I don't know. All I know is that there is a storm coming. And if it is who we fear, then we better be ready. I've already have everything prepared for them."

"But sister, the eclipse! After tonight, there will be only three days left." Princess Luna cried out. "Do you think they'll make it?"

Princess Celestia said nothing. Princess Luna lowered her head and gave a frighten face as tears fall from her closed eyes. Princess Celestia placed her wing on Luna's shoulder, giving her hope. "Believe in them, sister. Believe in their magic, Believe in their friendship." The two Princesses remained at the balcony, continuing staring at the stars as the storm coming closer.

A lightning was striking in the stormy night somewhere in the field of giant black icy mountains. Inside one of the mountain, lied a dark cave with billions of shadowy figures, hanging upside down, and nesting together in a long hibernation sleep. A low creepy tone voice was heard echoing everywhere around the cave, calling to them. "My children….. My children…. Wake up, my Nightwalkers… I have returned… I have returned… Your Master has returned…"

All of the shadowy figures are now starting to move. Waking up as their eyes glow red. The skittering grew louder and more agitated. Finally, the encrusted nest exploded with life. Pouring out of the dark cave and soaring out.

KA-THOOM!

The mountaintop blasted open and all of the Nightwalkers swarmed out like a volcano. The Nightwalkers flew to the other side of the mountain and made a landing on the icy surface, forming a giant circle with a small empty space in the center. Once every Nightwalker made a landing, they bend down and bowed their heads. "ALL HAIL LORD BLOODFANG!"

Lord Bloodfang made a hard landing in the empty center with a creepy tenderness. "WHERE IS GENERAL DARKCLAW?! I DEMAND HIM HERE IMMEDIATELY!"

In the crowd of Nightwalkers, one bat emerged out and walked to Bloodfang, bowing down in mercy. "Forgive me, Lord Bloodfang. I am here and always here to serve you, my master."

Bloodfang furious growled. "If that's true, then where were you when I needed you, General? Why didn't you search for me after all these years when I was imprisoned in that cursed coffin?"

"My Lord, I can explain. We thought you were destroyed. It wasn't just me, we all saw it. We saw him, we saw him defeated you with our own eyes. We tried to fight desperate, but it was no use. They were too strong. Without you, my master, there was no other way we can possibly defeat them." General Darkclaw said in a nervous voice.

Bloodfang growled. "So, you gave the ordered to retreat, huh?"

"Yes, my lord." General Darkclaw whispered while shaking.

Bloodfang slammed his giant wings into the subservient Nightwalker and knocked him skidding across the icy ground. "You're pathetic! How dare you call yourself a General?"

He started walking towards the recumbent General, who was scrambling to recover back on his feet. "Forgive me, my lord!"

"For centuries, we have destroyed and terrorized countless lands; every living creature on earth trembled in fear by us. And now, because of your coward foolishness… you have let our race become a laughing stock. Turning us into myths and rumors." Bloodfang lectured.

General Darkclaw covered himself with his wings in fear, preparing to face his punishment. But Bloodfang halt. "Luckily, I will give you a chance. I will require a second-in-command while I take care of some unfinished business at Canterlot….. But be warned, I will not be so easy on you next time if you fail me."

General Darkclaw signed in relieve. "Thank you, my master."

"Rise, General." Bloodfang commanded.

General Darkclaw stood up in his loyal position. Bloodfang then faced his army who are awaiting his orders. "However, it's good to see you again, my children. I can't believe it's been thousands of years."

All the Nightwalkers growled and hissed in gratitude. "Go, my children! Gather your armors, regain your strengths, and prepare for….. the invasion."

All the Nightwalkers and General Darkclaw bowed their heads and fluttered off into the air. Bloodfang watched his army flies into the stormy night and snickered violently as the lightning strike around him. "Hahaha….."

The next morning, Ponyville shined its beauty. The whole town has been decorated, with trees are now bedecked with flowers and banners, houses covered with ribbons and wolf shape cutouts hanging on rooftops. It was a wonderful day. There was not a cloud in the sky, all the birds are chirping in the trees, and all the ponies are enjoying their day with smiles on their faces.

In the crowd of ponies in town square, Junebug walked passed Minuette. "Three days."

"Three days." Minuette responded.

At the restaurant outside, Lyra and Bob Bon who are standing at the table cheering in excitement.

"Oh, three days, can you believe it, Bon Bon?" Lyra said.

"Oh Lyra, I can't wait." Bon Bon said while eating her pie.

Across the streets of town square, Twilight was humming to herself, finally getting into her new holiday spirit. "Even though, I still don't get it about this holiday, I guess that's still no excuse for me not to have fun.

Caramel walked passed by and greeted her. "Hello Twilight, three days!"

"Uhhh…..right. Hehehe… three days." Twilight confused.

Then, Berry Punch greeted her as she passed by as well. "Hello! Three days!"

"Umm….. Three days." Twilight tried to keep it steady, since she still doesn't know much about this holiday yet.

Then Golden Harvest passed by and greeted to her with the same sentence.

"Twilight, Hello! Three days left!" Golden Harvest said.

Twilight faked laughed. "Yeah, three days."

After Golden Harvest walked away, Twilight was now alone on the streets, with no more ponies left to greet her, she asked herself. "Hmmmm, three days for what?"

"For the eclipse, of course." Said a familiar voice.

Twilight turned around and saw Rarity who was levitating several bags of supplies, walking straight to her. "Hey, Rarity."

"Hello Twilight!" Rarity greeted.

Twilight walked to Rarity and asked her. "What happens in three days?"

"The Eclipse Day, Twilight." Rarity replied. "The eclipse is coming in three days."

"Oh, so that's why everypony is so happy and jumpy today." Twilight answered confirming her question.

"Well, of course. Honestly, Twilight, you really need to know your history." Rarity said.

"So, what are you doing on the Eclipse Day, Rarity?" Twilight wondered as she looked at all of her bags of supplies

"I have already started on a new dress. The designs will be most ambitious, it's going to be glamorous when I wear it at the party." Rarity panted.

"There's going to be another party?" Twilight confused.

"The ceremony right after the eclipse, of course. Oh, I have plan for this day. This is the first time of the century for all the ponies to attend and I would love to look my best." Rarity gasped softly. "This is a lifetime opportunity."

"You sure have a lot of work on this." Twilight said.

"Why of course, dear. Everypony will. I'm sure they are all doing the same thing." Rarity said.

"Everypony? Even Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash?" Twilight impressed.

"Go, see for yourself. They are all very excited as I am." Then Rarity remembered something very important and rapidly jumped up in a rush. "Oh I forgot, I better hurry home and finish this dress. The eclipse will be only three days away."

Rarity gathered her supplies and hurried off, leaving Twilight to gape and smile in the middle of the street, thinking to herself that this might be a good holiday after all.

At the Sugarcube Corner, on the shop floor. The two baby foals that are wearing diapers and party hats are enjoying the comfort of their foalsitter. Fluttershy was also there with them, keeping herself occupied by watching the twins playing while she waited for her cake order. "Oh Pinkie Pie, I don't think the cute babies can do it."

Pinkie Pie giggled. "Nonsense, they just need a little more practice and they'll get it right for sure."

Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake made happy gurgling as Pinkie Pie teach them how to talk. "Come on, Pound Cake, Pumpkin Cake. You two can do it."

Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake stared up at her with steadily pure state.

"Like this." Pinkie Pie demonstrated the babies by opening her mouths, using her tongue, and silently pronounced the words by moving her lips. The two babies then slowly stretch their mouths wide, trying mimicking what Pinkie Pie just did. "Yes. That's it. Come on, say it. Say it! You could do! Just say his name!"

Their tongue moved around their mouths and started speaking out a low voice. Pinkie Pie smiled hugely at the sight. "You two are almost there."

Then finally, the two little foals spoke. "Cherry….." Pound Cake softly said. "Bomb…." Pumpkin Cake softly said next.

Pinkie Pie cheered for a job well done.

Fluttershy gasped. "Oh my goodness, they actually did it! They actually said his name!"

Pinkie Pie said as she picked up the twins and gave them a group hug. "Yes! Perfect! Now we are all Cherrybomb fans! Isn't' it great!"

At the front door, Twilight entered the shop. "Hey, Pinkie Pie. Hey, Fluttershy. What are you doing?"

"Pinkie Pie was just teaching Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake how to talk." Fluttershy explained.

"Cherry….." Pound Cake softly said and laughed.

"Bomb…." Pumpkin Cake softly said next and laughed.

Twilight giggled. "Oh Pinkie Pie, you're teaching them how to say your hero's name."

Pinkie Pie jumped up and down excitedly around Twilight. "Twilight, the eclipse is coming in three day. And we have to be ready. And this is a better way for Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake get into the spirit for the biggest event in all of Equestria!"

"The fun never ends for you, doesn't it?" Twilight said. She then turned to Fluttershy. "What about you, Fluttershy?"

"Oh, just dropping in. Getting a few snacks for all of my animal friends back home." Fluttershy said.

Your animal friends are also enjoying this holiday as well?" Twilight amused.

"Oh yes, Twilight. Almost everypony here is a Guardian fan." Fluttershy said.

Mr. and Mrs. Cake emerged from the kitchen door. Mr. Cake walked out with a giant frosted wolf-decorated cake on his back and struggling not to drop it on the floor. Mrs. Cake on the other hand, carried out with a tray of cupcakes on her head.

"Be very careful, dear!" Mrs. Cake worried.

"Yes, honey bun!" Mr. Cake trying to keep the giant wolf-decorated cake in balance.

"It took us hours to get that cake ready." Mrs. Cake said as she put her tray of cupcakes on the shelves.

"I know." Mr. Cake said as he finally reached his point and placed the giant cake on the table, giving them both a sign of relieve. Mrs. Cake turned to the counter and gave Fluttershy the cupcakes she just brought out. "Here are your cupcakes, Fluttershy."

"Oh thank you. I can't wait to take them home. Everypony are going to love these." Fluttershy said kindly.

Mrs. Cake turned next to Fluttershy and noticed Twilight. "Oh, hello Twilight. What can I do for you?"

"Oh, nothing Mr. and Mrs. Cake, I'm just dropping by." Twilight saw all the stack of fresh baked treats everywhere. "So, what's with all the cakes?"

"We are just making preparations, of course." Mrs. Cake said while icing another tray of cupcakes.

"For the big party, right after the eclipse?" Fluttershy asked.

"That's right. There's going to be a big ceremony at the Canterlot Castle. Everypony here in Equestria will be there." Mr. Cake answered.

Mrs. Cake came out from behind his wife with an exciting laughter. "And we want to make sure that there are enough food for everypony."

Twilight looked around the shop and saw lots of cakes and cupcakes. "For a special holiday, you two are sure working hard."

"Oh, we don't mind." Mrs. Cake nervously laughed.

"Yeah, and beside with a big holiday like this, this can boast up our business." Mr. Cake added.

"Well, I've hoped it all goes well." Twilight sweetly said.

"It sure is nice of you to be enjoying the holiday spirit, Twilight." Fluttershy said.

Mr. Cake wrapped his foreleg around Mrs. Cake's shoulders. "Mostly, for us too."

"It sure is nice that we managed to have our babies just in time for this event." Mrs. Cake signed in happiness.

Viewing to shop floors, where Pinkie Pie was sitting in front of the two babies, proceeding in laughter and giggles while they are speaking out the words that they just learned.

"Cherry….." Pound Cake gurgled. "Bomb…." Pumpkin Cake gurgled next.

Twilight and Fluttershy laughed sweetly as they watched the babies talking.

"I'm sure they will." Twilight giggled.

Over by Sweet Apple Acres, Twilight walked to the open gate. Once she entered through, she saw a huge crowd of ponies gathering around the barn.

"Wow, I wonder what Applejack is planning to do for this holiday." Twilight amazed.

Through the huge crowd of happy ponies, Applejack was serving food for the guest. "Apple Fritter, anypony?! We got more here!"

Applejack heard her name calling from distant. She looked toward the where the sound was coming from and spotted Twilight standing at the front gate. "Twilight! Hold on! I'm a-comin'!"

Applejack carefully walked through the herd of ponies, squeezing and pushing all the way out until she finally reached to Twilight.

"What's with all the Apple Family? I thought you all ready have a family reunion." Twilight asked.

"Oh shucks, Twilight. This ain't a family reunion. This here is a family celebration." Applejack answered.

"About the Eclipse Day?" Twilight added.

Applejack cheered with a hoot. "That's right, sugar cube. Everypony from the Apple Family came to see this event. We got Apples from Yonder Hill, Hollow Shades, Galloping Gorge, Foal Mountain, Apples from Fillydelphia, Tall Tale Town, and all the Apples from Appleloosa! The entire Apple Family is here!"

"And Manehattan! Babs is here too!" Apple Bloom's voice called out.

Twilight and Applejack saw Apple Bloom and Babs walked up to them.

"Hi, Twilight." Babs greeted.

"Hello, Babs. Great to see you again." Twilight greeted back.

"Why would I, think I'm gonna miss out on spendin' time with my favorite cousin?" Babs Seed wrapped her hoof around Apple Bloom's shoulder. "Especially on this holiday. I don't think so."

Twilight looked around and saw that every Apple Family are here, having fun with dancing and feasting. "Wow, so your whole family is here to see the eclipse?"

Granny Smith and Big Macintosh came in to join the conversation. "Well, the Apple Family doesn't want to miss this. After all, the eclipse can only appear once every hundred years."

"Ee-yup." Macintosh said.

"Hey, Granny Smith. Have you seen the eclipse back when you were young?" Twilight cheerfully asked.

"Unfortunately, I didn't. You see, Twilight. I was still in me ma's belly by the time the eclipse started showin' up." Granny Smith frowned.

Applejack frowned and gave Granny Smith a pat on the shoulder for support. "Oh pony feathers, Granny. I'm sorry."

Granny Smith smiled at Applejack. "That's all right, Applejack." She hugged Applejack. "At least I'm still here to see it with all of you at my side."

"Ee-yup." Macintosh said.

Granny Smith looked back at Twilight. "But you know, my ma and pa did tell me everything how the eclipse did before I was born."

"Really, what was it like?" Twilight asked.

"That it was the most magical and the most beautiful thing they have ever witnessed. They said they have never seen the sun and the moon forge together like that." Granny Smith said softly.

"What did it do, Granny?" Apple Bloom excited.

"Well, when they did, it became dark as night, like the night we slept through…. and then sparklin' gold dust started falling from the sky like snow, they were like stars, but doesn't hurt when you touch them." Granny Smith finally said.

"Wow, really!?" Babs said with interest.

Granny Smith continued her story when everypony leaned closer to hear it more. "When that was done, the moon finally moves away from the sun, the sunlight shines through the Earth and it happened."

Apple Bloom and Babs are so caught up on Granny Smith's story about the Eclipse, they couldn't wait to hear what happens next.

Babs gasped. "What?! What?!"

"All of Equestria returned to life right before their eye. Everything that the sunlight touched brought magic to our land. All of the trees, grass, and flowers returned back to all of its beauty. They say it was the most memorable day in their lives." Granny Smith finished her story.

Twilight and Applejack are very amazed with the story, but as for Apple Bloom and Babs, they gasped happily with big smiles stretching across their faces.

"Wow!" Apple Bloom and Babs amazed.

"That is awesome!" Babs shouted.

"I wish we can see it." Apple Bloom agreed.

Applejack popped up between Apple Bloom and Babs and hugged them both. "Oh Apple Bloom, Babs. Of course y'all are going to see it. The whole family will."

"We will!" Apple Bloom said in excitement.

"In about three days, of course." Applejack winked at the two fillies.

Excited, Apple Bloom and Babs are hopping around Applejack and repeating saying "Yay, Yay, Yay". Seeing all of the Apple Family having a good time, Twilight decided to leave and let the rest of the Apple Family enjoy themselves.

Back in the streets of Ponyville, Twilight was walking back through town square. "Nice to see that Applejack and her whole family are enjoying themselves. I've wonder what is Rainbow Dash doing for this holiday?"

The question was solved when Rainbow Dash, along with many other pegasi soured through the sky above her. "Hey, Twilight!

"Rainbow Dash, what's going on?" Twilight looked up.

"Oh nothing, Twilight. It just that the Wonderbolts are gathering up "the Thunderbolt Fan Club". Rainbow Dash said with excitement.

The over-muscle white pegasus known as Snowflake, popped in view screaming his popular shout. "YEAH!"

"Wait, all of you pegasi are Thunderbolt fans?" Twilight confused.

"Of course, we are. Thunderbolt is like a hero to us pegasi." Rainbow Dash said.

Behind Rainbow Dash, Cloudchaser and Flitter flew in front and stared down at Twilight.

"Thunderbolt is the symbol of thunder and lightning." Cloudchaser said.

"And you know how we pegasi are when it comes to weather." Flitter said next.

"Wow, I didn't know that." Twilight impressed.

"Well, now you do, and every pegasi are here to join in." Rainbow Dash said with honor, but then her eyes popped as she noticed Derpy Hooves voice nearby. "RAINBOW DASH, WAIT!"

"Oh no. Derpy Hooves, not again." Rainbow Dash groaned.

Derpy Hooves flew in and caught up with Rainbow Dash and the other pegasi. "I'm here, Rainbow Dash."

All the pegasi groaned angrily in disgusted reaction when Derpy Hooves came in.

"Derpy, why are you here?" Rainbow Dash grunted.

"To join the Thunderbolt Fan Club, of course." Derpy Hooves excited.

"Derpy, do you remember what I've told you?" Rainbow Dash snapped.

"What?" Derpy Hooves asked softly.

Rainbow Dash growled. "Derpy, for the hundredth time, no! You cannot be part of the Thunderbolt Fan Club."

"But, why?" Derpy Hooves shocked.

Cloudchaser and Flitter rudely flew in to support Rainbow Dash's decision.

"Because, nopony wants you in the club." Cloudchaser yelled.

"Yeah, you'll just ruin everything." Flitter shouted.

"I don't get it?" Derpy Hooves sadly confused.

Rainbow Dash went closer to Derpy and placed her hooves on her shoulders. "Derpy, remember last year's Cloudsdale's Sky Tournament?"

Derpy Hooves remembered and giggled. "Oh yeah, that was fun."

Rainbow Dash frowned. "Yeah, it was… until you destroyed the entire stadium and ruined the tournament for the rest of us."

"Oh, I'm sorry." Derpy Hooves feeling guilty.

"That is why you're not coming along. Listen Derpy, you may be a nice pegasus, but you are very clumsy and for a really important holiday like this. We can't afford to have another accident." Rainbow Dash said.

"…I see." Derpy Hooves said feeling heartbroken.

"I'm sorry, Derpy. But you know what you have to do." Rainbow Dash crossed her hooves and looked away from Derpy.

"….Okay….." Derpy Hooves said in tears.

Derpy spread her wings with her head hung low and flew away with a sad frown on her face. On the ground, Twilight saw the whole thing and confronted Rainbow Dash and the all the pegasi. "Rainbow Dash, that wasn't very nice."

Rainbow Dash felt no guilt and she looked back at Twilight. "We all have to make sacrifices, Twilight. For the fate of Eclipse Day, this is a one-time offer."

"That may be, but Derpy was also trying to look forward to it as well." Twilight disagreed.

Rainbow Dash said as she mumbled to herself. "We'll make it up to her later. But right now, we have a Wonderbolts meeting to attend to."

All the pegasi fired-up with a big cheer to Rainbow Dash's words as they hovered higher in the sky.

"Let's go!" Rainbow Dash shouted.

Snowflake yet again gave another one of his popular shout. The cheering group flew off in all directions. "YEAH!"

Back on the ground, Twilight watched as all the pegasi flew off to their meeting. Deep inside, Twilight feel bad for Derpy that she couldn't come along with them.

"Poor Derpy. I guess not all ponies will be enjoying this holiday after all." Twilight said feeling a little sad.

"Twilight!!" A voice called out to her.

Spike's approaching wobbling footsteps broke her concentration. She recoiled a bit at the interruption and Spike finally sprinted in. Twilight was surprised to see Spike. "Spike, what are you doing here? You should be at home! You shouldn't be running also, especially with your foot still injured."

"Twilight, I know I should've stayed home! But this is an emergency!" Spike said catching his breath.

"About what?" Twilight asked curiously.

Spike sucked his huge cheeks and let out a green fire that came out a scroll. Twilight opened the scroll and read it. "It's from Princess Celestia!"

She looked back at the scroll and continued reading the message. "Princess Celestia wants to see me in Canterlot Castle immediately!"

"But, I wonder what the Princess wants this time." Spike confused.

Twilight didn't even get a chance to hesitate. In a rush, Twilight turned her face down to Spike in a worried attitude. "Spike, I trust that you'll return to the library until I get back."

"But, Twilight?..." Spike questioned.

"No buts, Spike. Just go home. Your foot needs rest, okay!" Twilight interrupted.

"But this could…." Spike tried to talk to Twilight but it was already too late, Twilight was already long gone. Spike let off a frustrated moan and wobbled back home.

At the castle of Canterlot, Twilight was already at the gates. When she arrived at the bridge, there are two Guards holding their spears crossed to block path. The two Guards recognized her.

"Twilight?" Guard 1 asked the purple unicorn.

"Yes?" Twilight answered.

"The Princess is expecting you. You better hurry, before it's too late." Guard 2 said.

"Too late?" Twilight was very shocked that she heard that.

"There's no time! Hurry!" The Guards moved their spears aside and let Twilight passed through the entrance. Twilight was confused with the Guards' behavior. But, when she entered, she saw that there are many more Guards creating a perimeter around Canterlot.

"What's going on here?" Twilight whispered to herself.

Inside the Canterlot Castle of the throne room, Princess Celestia was pacing behind a row of stained glass windows. She stopped when she heard a door being opened.

"Princess Celestia, I'm here!" Twilight rushed to the nervous Princess.

Princess Celestia talked with a slightly fearful urgency. "Thank you, Twilight. I am so glad you're here."

"What's going on? What's with all the Guards?" Twilight said to the scared Princess.

Princess Celestia spoke to Twilight in a fearful voice. "Twilight…. Equestria is in grave danger!"

Hearing that from Princess Celestia made it even harder for Twilight to take in. "What?! Why?!" Twilight shocked.

Princess Celestia took a moment of silence and then spoke to Twilight in a serious tone. "An ancient powerful enemy has returned."

"What do you mean, Princess?" Twilight asked in a fearful way.

Princess Celestia walked though the room with Twilight following next to her. "Last night, my sister and I have felt a familiar evil presence awaken here in Equestria, and it's been getting stronger ever since."

Twilight stopped and panicked. "What?! Who is it? Is it Discord? Queen Chrysalis? Is it King Sombra?!"

Princess Celestia raised her hoof up, Twilight fall silence. "No, this enemy is more powerful, more dangerous, and more evil than any other creature that Equestria have ever faced."

Twilight gasped. "Oh no!"

Princess Celestia gazed out the window. "I can feel that he has already rebuilt his army and they are ready to invade Canterlot as we speak. It won't be long until they begin. And when they do, all of Equestria will fall."

"How long before they get here?" Twilight whispered.

"I'm afraid, Twilight, they are already here… they are waiting for the moment to attack." Princess Celestia said warily.

Twilight surprised in shock. "What are we going to do?!"

"I believe it is who I feared." Princess Celestia added.

"What?! Who?" Twilight rashly asked.

Princess Celestia closed her eye, trying to speak his name to her, but couldn't. "That's not important. I can sense that they are growing stronger. Right now, it is up to you and your friends to stop them."

"Us!? But why us?" Twilight asked in surprised.

Princess Celestia turned around and looked at Twilight with a smile. She turned her head to the wall of windows with images of all of Twilight's adventures. The first window showed the six ponies using the elements on Nightmare Moon. "It was you and your friends who gave full potential of the elements and defeated Nightmare Moon."

The second window showed the ponies turning Discord into stone. "You again achieved by harnessing the magic of your friendship by reforming Discord."

The third window showed Shining Armor and Princess Cadance forming together in a shape of the heart. "You let your love and trust assists Princess Cadance and Shining Armor into exiling Queen Chrysalis."

The last window showed Spike with the Crystal Heart, shining the light to the Crystal Ponies. "And finally, you were willing to risk your life to protect the future of the citizens of the Crystal Empire from King Sombra's wrath."

Princess Celestia looked back at Twilight. "Now, you are ready to face the evil that is coming."

"Princess, what about the Elements of Harmony? Should we use that against them?" Twilight added.

Princess Celestia conceded, nodded sadly. "I'm afraid the elements won't be enough to defeat them."

Twilight gulped nervously. "It won't?"

"I know. Because we've tried it before." Princess Celestia regretfully said.

"Then what shall I do, if the elements are no use. Then what can I do?" Twilight lowered her head with tears in her eyes.

Princess Celestia placed her hoof on Twilight's chin, raising her face up for encouragement. "Do not worry, I've already have everything planned out for you. Go and find Zecora. She'll tell you what to do."

"Zecora? But what does she have to do with…" Twilight paused when she heard the sound of thunder. Princess Celestia and Twilight stepped outside of the balcony and saw huge dark clouds beginning to form around the blue sky.

"It has begun. They're almost ready. Twilight, go! There is no time to lose!" Princess Celestia commanded.

Without hesitating, she followed her Princess's order. "Yes, Princess!"

Twilight raced off, making her way out of the door. Suddenly, she stopped and thought for a moment. She remembered that Princess Celestia said "Last night, a strong evil presence awaken here in Equestria" and coincidentally that was the same day when she went into the Everfree Forest to find Bloodfang. Sweat trickled down on Twilight's face in nervousness. She turned around and asked the Princess one last question, hoping that it is not the answer she wanted. "Princess?"

Princess Celestia faced back at Twilight, listening what she have to say.

"Um…. please….. Tell me…. um… I need to know… who is it... Who's attacking Equestria?" Twilight asked nervously.

Princess Celestia closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Twilight shivered as she waited for the answer. "…. It is Lord Bloodfang."

Twilight's jaw dropped and let out a shocking frightening gasp. She ran out of the Princess's throne room, ran down the stairs and through the exit in Canterlot Castle.

Miles away, Twilight was now running through the Everfree Forest, as fast as she can, searching for the stone cave while she kept telling herself that it couldn't be her fault. "Oh no, I didn't! Oh no, I didn't! Oh no, I didn't! Oh no, I didn't! Oh no, I didn't!"

Up ahead was the stone cave where she lasted visited. The cave looked still in tack, like nothing happened, but Twilight didn't take any chances. She took a deep breath and went in the cave, in the darkness a light glowed in brightness inside the cave from her horn, she slowly walked and investigated. It didn't take her long enough to make a horrible discovery. She gasped in terror, sawing that her fears had come true. "Oh no! What have I done?"

There in front of her, was a huge open smashed-up sliver coffin. Outside, she panicked and ran out the cave, galloping through the Everfree Forest, warning everypony. A tilt up to the sky, the dark clouds are spreading everywhere. The invasion was about to begin.

Author's Note

The war is finally coming. Tune in next chapter. Please review. If you wish to see the picture for the Guardian Wolves and the Nightwalkers, go to Deviantart with commander369.