'Dearest Starlight Glimmer,

I understand what grave news this will turn out to be, given the increased crime rate in your major cities, but I have reason to believe that Equestria and the Crystal Empire are planning a hostile invasion into your very country! As you've most likely noticed, I usually send you a letter every other week, but I stopped communicating with you around a month ago; and the reason for that is that I was gathering evidence, as I didn't want to wrongly accuse a nation of plotting something of hostile intent when I knew the results would be devastating for both sides, no matter how this ends.

But I'm sure of it now, and the only option you have at this point in time is to ready your troops and prepare to march into Canterlot, and slaughter them all before they have the slightest chance! As my most recent apprentice, you will understand how important your safety is to me.

My advice is to train new troops in the hundreds, Equestria's armies are massive! Also, just a personal tip, set up an 'ace in the hole' as I call it; by that I mean something like Canterlot's Royal Guard, a military division that would trample your normal army in five minutes flat.

I wish you well in these battles, my student.

Oh, consider it a gift from me; upon touching the blood in which my signature is written, you will acquire some of my magic, making you considerably more powerful. However there is a severe impediment to using it, my magic will eat up your own quite fast, so only use this as a last resort in one-on-one combat.

Chrysalis

Starlight Glimmer put the letter down, intoxicated by rage. How could Celestia even fathom launching an attack on her kingdom! She looked at her teacher's name. Her curiosity got the better of her.

'my magic will eat up your own quite fast'

Could it really be that bad. She touched the green writing. Everything remained the same for a few seconds. Then, out of nowhere, a compressed airwave originated from Starlight, due to her newfound power. She felt this was proof enough of her entrusted magic, but she just needed to be sure. She summoned a soldier. He bowed quickly, then stood again, awaiting his orders. Starlight said nothing; her horn glowed green as opposed to its normal blue. She concentrated a pulse of magic into a wave. She sent it flying toward the soldier. For a moment there was no reaction, then a red line formed on his torso. His top half slowly slid to the side, and dropped to the floor. His lower half and legs collapsed as well. She smiled, then returned to using her normal magic.

"This is quite impressive. Now I must prepare my ponies for warfare. If Equestria even sets hoof within 1000 miles of Monfoalia, I will eradicate them all, without so much as a second thought."

Author's Note

Hey guys! Just to get this series started, I'll post Chapters 1 - 5 in one go, and after that I can listen to suggestions and comments. Don't hesitate to give constructive criticism so I can improve my writing skills. I might do polls every now and then to help me make decision relating to the storyline and the outcome of certain events.
Enjoy!