“Unless y’all have a magic map that can lead us to the elements, we’re gonna continue going after alicorns.”

“I found that map you wanted.”

“THIS DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE!”

“I…I can’t…”

“It’s you… you don't know how many years I’ve been waiting to see you again.”

“What is laughter?”

“Pinkie! Don’t eat that!”

“Seems we found the rebel leader…”

“Ponies be quiet. Loud ponies attract bad ponies, then nothing dogs can do.”

“I think we can make a deal.”

“Mother.”

“I have one last offer for you, Rainbow Dash…”

“What is loyalty?”

“That’s three down…”

“Ugh, I HATE sand.”

“We’re looking for Starlight Glimmer…”

“HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HAVE YOUR LIFE RUINED BY A CUTIE MARK!?”

“It’s mine…it’s ALL MINE!”

“What is generosity?”

“We need to go south to the train tracks…and that means…”

“NO! APPLEBLOOM!!!”

“You will be free from her lies soon…”

“FLUTTERSHY! You need to fight it!”

“What did you do to my husband!?”

“You pathetic little worm! Do you really think you can match the strength of a queen!?”

“What is kindness?”

“We’re going home…”

“I can’t let you.”

“How’s it feel to be broken!?”

“What is honesty?”

“Canterlot... has fallen.”

A tall white alicorn with a brilliant red mane and an inkwell and quill on her flank smiled down at her daughter. She extended her wings, embracing the small filly before her. Her mouth moved, but no sound came out, just like always. Her embrace was warm and comforting, easing the pain and fear that plagued her daughters heart. But all to soon, the daughter felt her begin to slowly fade away. She knew she couldn’t stop it but she tried anyway. The mother just smiled and planted a soft kiss on her daughters forehead, just below the horn, before vanishing completely.

Celestia startled awake with a gasp and fell out of her bed, coughing uncontrollably as she tried to get more air into her lungs.

“Sister!” Luna cried, rushing over to assist the white mare. She had been in the room for an hour, ever since the Butlers reported that Celestia was barely breathing. She had been trying to wake her sister, but not even using her dream magic to try and collapse the dream she had been having could penetrate the strange energy swirling around Celestia’s mind. “Sister, speak to me! What happened!?”

Celestia looked up at her younger sister, fear, elation, uncertainty, and joy all fighting for dominance in her eyes.

“I saw Mother…”

Author's Note

Ooohhhh, now what is this? Why, its quotes completely out of context covering the entirety of the next act. What do they mean? Who is saying them? What is their significance? Why, you'll just have to wait until I write the chapters that use them (evil, overdramatic laugh). But feel free to discuss them. Honestly, I want to here what people think. Enjoy