Rewrite the Stars

Twilight Sparkle and her friends had gathered in the throne room with Celestia and Luna, all watching a news broadcast on a rolled out TV.

"Last night, the Settlement Facility, home to over two hundred residents, was attacked and raided by soldiers that forced their way through the portal separating our two worlds." One newscaster reported, showing images of the facility up in smoke and fire. "Reports show that those who resisted orders were severely injured, some were shot down.

"Basset, what of human residents who live there?" The Co-anchor asked.

"Sources say the Humans who had decided to live here in Equestria have been taken and forced back into the portal. The armies of Earth have believed that those who came over have been subjected to extreme tortures, this is completely connected to the White Mantle incidents we’ve been having the past few months.”

Celestia quickly used her magic to turn the TV off and rubbed her face. “This has become an absolute disaster.” she groaned.

“Was there nothing you could say to change their minds?” Twilight asked.

“I’m afraid not.” Celestia muttered.

“The Human leaders have believed we’re completely broken the treaty and want their people back.” Luna said. “But it’s a double edge sword because there are humans who live here who don’t want to go back.”

“So in a way, the humans are not only coming here and hurting our own kind, but are also hurting their own if they don’t want to come back?” Applejack asked, tilting her stetson back.

“That’s human nature for you….”

The girls turned to see who said that and saw it was Rachel who said that. Spike had his arm around her waist to help her stand, with them having their moment last night, her legs were basically jelly and cannot walk that much without support.

The girls were taken back by how Rachel looked.

“Oh wow, Rachel you look….” Twilight trailed off, not knowing what to say since this was the first time she saw Rachel and how far her transformation has gotten.

“You look….uh…” Starlight fumbled on how she was trying to comment on her looks.

“Very fuzzy.” Fluttershy mentioned. “You look good, Rachel.”

“Are those fur and scales and….pony ears?” Rainbow Dash pointed it out.

Spike gave them a warning look. Last thing he wanted was his soon-to-be bride upset, cause he knows how Rachel feels about her looks currently.

Even though she looks stunning in his eyes.

“Hey, she looks awesome.” Pinkie said before bouncing up to Spike and Rachel and hugged them. “Oooh I missed you two so so much! How are the loving cou-WOWZIA IS THAT WHAT I THINK IT IS?!” Pinkiepie squealed.

Before being told to calm down, Pinkie grabbed Rachel’s hand and held it up. Seeing the ring rested on her wedding finger.

Spike couldn’t help but chuckle as he saw the excitement as his friends reacted.

“Hey, is that ring on the wrong finger?” Applejack asked but a wide grin spread on her face.

“Nope, this is the right finger.” Rachel giggled. “Spike proposed to me last night.”

All the girls exclaimed as they rushed over to Spike and Rachel.

“Ah yeah, our boi is getting married!” RD grinned, her wings beating to keep her afloat in the air.

“I get to help plan the wedding!” Pinkie then let out an exasperating gasp. “I gotta start planning!” Like a bolt of lightning, Pinkie Pie runs off to start making plans.

“And Pinkie Pie has left the building…” AJ muttered before turning to the couple. “Congratulations, Spike, Rachel.”

“Congrats guys.” Twilight said while Starlight gave Spike a nudge.

The two princesses stood back and watched the group enjoy this special occasion Spike and Rachel brought in. After weeks of talking about war and now with humans invading through the portal, it was a breath of fresh air that something good came through the doors.

However, they have important matters to discuss.

“Congratulations you two. With all the horrible things that’s been happening, it’s nice to be reminded that there are still good moments in this world.” Celestia said with a smile.

Spike gave a small bow to the princesses and smiled at that acknowledgement.

“Congratulations are in order of course.” Luna said. “However, I assume you two know of our current situation?”

Spike sighed as he straightened up. “Yes, Princess,” He said. “We heard all about it on the train ride here. Blueblood did such a good job pissing off that world that they’re invading ours.”

Celestia frowned at that.

“The blame is not all on him, the humans would want what this world has. It’s how they think.” Rachel said. “Countries from Earth all have been invaded and conquered due to resources one has. If one country has something the other doesn’t have, it gets taken by force.”

Everyone looked at Rachel when she spoke.

“Humanity as a whole are despicable creatures. And they will not stop until there’s nothing left.” Rachel grunted. “They destroyed themselves time and time again throughout history. Saving their people is just their way in to invade. It takes only a leader with a big ass ego and an itchy trigger finger to give it a greenlight.” She then shook her head. “Makes me glad that I’m not one of them anymore.”

"Is that how you feel?" Twilight asked her.

Rachel shrugged. "I came to terms with this the moment I was told I was turning into a dragon, a furry dragon with pony ears." She wiggled her ears at that.

Then some dust wafts her nose, tickling the inside of her nostrils, causing her face to twist and a blue glow peeked from her mouth.

"Oh crap!" Spike quickly pulled the other girls back as Rachel let out fiery sneezes back to back. Blue flames shot out with each sneeze.

After a total of five sneezes, Rachel groaned, bracing her hands on her legs, bending down a little. "Oooh fuck that sucked."

“Bless you.” Fluttershy called out.

“Wait, she can breathe fire?!” Twilight yelped, watching Rachel.

“Okay, that was awesome!” Rainbow Dash laughs, seeing the smoke coming out of her mouth.

“Uh yeah, we’re still trying to get that under control.” Spike responded but had a slight smile on his face as he approached his betrothed and placed a hand on her back and began rubbing it. “Five sneezes, that has to be like a new record or something.” He teased her.

Rachel then blows a raspberry at him, her long tongue flickering at that.

Celestia waited a moment to make sure that there wasn’t a surprise before continuing. “Twilight here had informed us that Blueblood made an attempt with you, could you tell us what exactly happened?” Celestia asked the soon-to-be she-dragon.

Rachel straightened up and nodded. “Short version. I went shopping with the twins to get clothes for my new body when I caught his scent. Knowing that he’d sent Garble and the White Mantle army at us, I couldn’t stop myself from confronting him. When I had him in my grasp, I then proceeded to give that lowly, waste of flesh a beat down of his life time. Wouldn’t let him have a chance to lay his hands on me as I beat him up.”

As Rachel explained, Celestia’s face fell when she heard of her nephew and heard what he went through. Her motherly heart broke thinking about the boy she had considered family for many centuries was put through such an ordeal.

Seeing this, Luna placed a hand on her shoulder and whispered. “He brought this onto himself, sister.”

Celestia turned to her sister and nodded before looking at Rachel. “Where did you leave him once you were done?”

Rachel then shrugged nonchalantly. “Last I seen Blueballs, he had a piece of rebar shoved into his body and came close to getting cooked alive like a piece of chicken on an open fire if it wasn’t for his lackeys showing up and I bailed.”

Luna’s hand gripped on the shoulder to keep her in place once she felt that Celestia was getting really aggravated to hear that.

“Wow, okay, you are more definitely a badass.” Rainbow Dash admitted. “And kinda hot.”

“Couldn’t have said it better myself.” Spike said, smirking for a moment before dropping it once he saw how Celestia looked about that.

“Is he dead?” Starlight asked as Pinkie Pie bounced back into the room, holding a binder and pen at hand.

“Who’s dead?” Pinkie asked.

“Hopefully Blueblood.” Rachel responded before looking up at the princesses. “The prince came after me, he was determined to have me for whatever reason. I know what I did is frowned upon but the guy deserves that and much more.”

Celestia nodded but there was sadness in her eyes the thought of Blueblood as what she described.

Luna on the other hand…

“You did what you had to do. He made his bed, and now he’s sleeping in it.” Luna said, putting her hand down before approaching Rachel. “You truly have what it takes to be a warrior.”

Rachel shrugged. “Don’t know about that. I just don’t take shit for anyone in particular. So what now?”

“Until Blueblood’s whereabouts is confirmed, what his…status is,” Celestia paused, trying to compose herself before continuing. “We believe it’s wise you two remain here. At least for a couple of days before going back to hiding.”

Spike nodded and bowed. “Thank you, Princess.”

“Now…if you please excuse me,” Celestia muttered before leaving the throne room.

Twilight Sparkle watched and frowned, seeing her former mentor so distraught before sighing.

“Now, I’m going to go lay down. I need to keep up the energy for the night ahead.” Luna said. “Twilight, you handle them….considerably.” she said before giving a bow and left as well.

Twilight blushed then, scratching her cheeks as the other princess left.

When they left, AJ’s phone started going off. “What in tarnations?” the cowmare exclaimed as she pulled out the phone out of her jeans and grunted. It was a text message from Big Mac.

Call meh.

“Uh, gimme a moment guys, I gotta make a call.” Applejack said as she stepped aside.

As the cowmare went to take a call, Rachel noticed a pony was missing. “Hey where’s Rarity? Is she out shopping somewhere in Canterlot or hanging out in the spa?” she asked.

“Actually, she’s back home in Ponyville. Something about not feeling good.” Fluttershy said. “In fact, she’s been acting weird lately.”

“No more weirder than usual.” Rainbow Dash said as she tried to get a closer look at Rachel’s new form. “So you think you’re gonna get wings?”

“I have no clue.” Rachel shrugged.

Spike thought for a moment before smiling. “You know, Rachel. That could be a good idea.”

“What idea?”

“The spa. With what you’ve been through, while we’re here, might as well do that.” Spike offered.

“Ooh! I can go for a deep tissue massage!” Pinkie Pie excitedly waved her hand in the air, stuffing the binder in her hair with the other.

“That will be fine. It’s been very stressful for awhile.” Twilight said before looking at Spike. “You’d be joining, right?”

Spike nodded. “Yeah, I could use some pampering.” He said, stretching his arm.

“WHAT?!” The gang jumped when they heard Applejack snapped.

“What, what is it?” Twilight called out.

“H-hold on.” Applejack said before looking up at Starlight, Twilight and Spike. “Uh…can I speak to you three in private?”

“Us?” Starlight motioned the three of them.

“Yeah.”

Curious, Spike looked at Rachel, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. “Hey, why don’t you guys go ahead of us? We’ll catch up.”

The girls nodded. Spike and Rachel shared a kiss before the group was split.

Once they were gone, Spike walked over to AJ, Twilight and Starlight. “Okay, what’s up, Apples?”

Applejack fumbled with the phone before holding it out. “Okay Applebloom, Big Mac, ya’ll are on speaker. Mind repeating what the actual hay you just said?”

“Is Spike there?” Big Mac asked with a grunt.

“Yeah dude, I’m here.” Spike spoke up.

There was some voices coming from the speakers before AppleBloom took the phone. “Howdy guys. I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything but we got a problem with Rarity.”

“What did she do?” Starlight asked.

“How do you know she’s a problem? I know she’s sick.” Twilight muttered.

“More like sick in the damn head.” Applebloom said.

“Language, Applebloom.”

“Sorry Mac. Anyway, Scoots and I were looking for Sweetie Belle when all of the sudden she burst through the door begging us to hide her. Apparently she’s been drugging her and other ponies around town with some botched potion or whatever it is. Whatever she used, it’s got a helluva kick.”

“That’s horrible! She’d poisoned her own sister! And you said she drugged others?” Twilight gasped.

“How did you know it’s a botched potion?” Starlight asked.

“Judging from the symptoms Sweetiebelle said she was feeling. It was as if her desires for a certain stallion increased.”

“I’m sorry, did you just say her desire increased?” Starlight asked with a loud voice.

“Sweetie’s words, she went batshit. A zebra stallion got it as well the same day.” Applebloom sighed deeply. “Also… Spike, she told me that it was Rarity that caused the barn incident with you and Rachel.”