Ponies In Reverse

“Are you familiar with Lord Tirek, Princess?” asked Queen Sideria of Twilight Sparkle.

“Yes, Your Majesty,” answered Twilight. “I defeated him once with the help of my five best friends: Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash.”

Sideria, using her horn, projected a video of Horseback Archer for Twilight Sparkle to watch.

“This is Tirek’s grandfather, Horseback Archer,” explained Sideria. “He is planning to escape from Tartarus as we speak!”

Twilight gasped in horror at the monstrosity of a centaur that was Horseback Archer.

Now, Sideria’s projection showed Watch Tower.

“And this,” she continued, “is Watch Tower, his loyal henchpony, who can alter the flow of time.”

Then, Sideria ended her video projection.

“I will protect Princesses Celestia and Luna,” she told Twilight, “for I am their mother. Meanwhile, you must go round up your friends and lead them to where Watch Tower is laying siege to Equestria.”

“But Your Majesty, how will my friends know where Watch Tower even is?” asked Twilight, very concerned about the situation.

“Gather your friends and meet somewhere in secret,” commanded Sideria, “and then, you may pray to me. To answer your prayer, I will guide you to Watch Tower’s location.”

“I’m ready, Your Majesty!” answered Twilight with confidence. “You can count on me!”