Later that day, Twilight had decided to have her ex-friends brought to her castle.

“Golden Heart.” She said to her fox-pony guard, “I want you to bring 6 Ponyvillians to me.”

“What do they look like?” Asked Golden Heart.

“Two of them are earth ponies, one with a pink coat and a pink mane and tail named Pinkie pie, the other with a orange coat and a a paleish yellow mane and tail named Applejack. Two of them are pegasi, one of them with a yellow coat and a light pink mane and tail named Fluttershy, the other with a light blue coat and a rainbow mane and tail named Rainbow dash. There’s also a unicorn with a white coat and a purple mane and tail named Rarity, and a dragon with purple scales and green spikes named Spike. Go find them.”

“Yes, your highness.” Replied Golden Heart, running out of the throne room.

Golden Heart, a male dragon named Crystal jewel, a female bat-pony named Frosted Shield, a female changeling named Glowstone, and a male mummy-pony named Soul Spirit all gathered right in front of the main entrance to the castle.

“So, you know which of the six ponies Empress Twilight ordered us to get, correct?” Asked Golden Heart. “I’ve got Fluttershy.”

“I’ve got Rainbow dash.” Said Frosted

“Applejack.” Said Glowstone

“Pinkie pie.” Said Soul Spirit

“Rarity and Spike.” Said Crystal

“Perfect.” Replied Golden Heart, “Now separate, and meet back here once you find the ponies.”

The 6 creatures spread out to find the ponies.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack was bucking apples with her older brother and younger sister. The three of them together had already bucked half of the orchard of apple trees when they heard something flying towards them.

They looked towards the source of the noise and saw a changeling heading towards them.

“Big Mac, take Apple bloom and hide somewhere.” Said Applejack, “I’ll handle this changeling.”

Big Mac and Apple bloom ran back towards the barn/house for safety as the changeling got closer.

The changeling landed in front of Applejack and began telling her about what he was there for.

“Miss Applejack.” He said, “My name is Glowstone. I have been tasked by Empress Twilight to bring you back to her castle. Follow me.”

“Now hold on. I ain’t following some rotten changeling anywhere. I bet you’re just lying about Twilight being here just so you can capture me.” Replied Applejack.

“I assure you, I am not lying. Follow me and I’ll prove it.”

“Fine. I guess I should give you a chance to prove whether you’re lying or not.”

“Good.” Replied Glowstone.

Glowstone led Applejack back towards Twilight’s floating empire.

In the skies above Ponyville, Frosted Shield was searching for Rainbow dash. During his search, she saw Soarin flying past her.

“Hey!” She called out, “Have you seen Miss Rainbow dash anywhere?

“Uh, yeah. She just flew back to her house over there.” Replied Soarin, pointing at a cloud house in the distance.

“Thanks, sir.”

Frosted Shield flew towards Rainbow dash’s house and landed outside the door. “Hello.” She said, “Are you in there, Miss Dash?”

“Just a second.” Replied Rainbow dash from inside the house. Three seconds later, Rainbow opened the door.

“Miss Dash, my name is Frosted Shield. I have been told to bring you to Empress Twilight.”

“T-twilight?” Replied Rainbow. “Y-you’re not joking, right?”

“No, I’m not joking. The Empress wishes to see you. Follow me and I’ll take you to her.”

Rainbow dash nodded and took off after Frosted Shield.

Meanwhile, Pinkie was helping Mr. and Mrs. Cake bake cupcakes and donuts to sell in Sugarcube corner.

“Hey Pinkie. We’re all out of frosting, do you think that you could pick some up from the marketplace?”

“Okey-dokey-loki. Be back with the frosting in a bit.” Replied Pinkie, hopping out of the bakery. When she hopped out of the door, she saw Soul Spirit walking towards her. She got super excited and toppled Soul onto his back. She opened her mouth to start talking, but Soul covered it with wrappings.

“Miss Pinkie pie. My name is Soul Spirit, and I’ve been instructed to bring you back to the Empress.”

“Okey-dokey.” Replied Pinkie, “I love meeting new ponies and throwing them parties.”

“There will be time for that later. The Empress wants you there now.” Replied Soul. That was easier than I thought. I expected her to try and come up with something that would help her not have to come

Fluttershy was busy feeding her animal friends at her cottage near the Everfree forest.

“Alright everyone, lunch is ready.” Fluttershy said to the animals. “Now, I have to go and get more bird feed in town, but I’ll be back in a little while.”

Fluttershy slowly began walking towards Ponyville, not noticing Golden Heart sneaking up behind her.

“Miss Fluttershy.” Said Golden, causing Fluttershy to freak out. “Apologies, Miss Fluttershy.”

Fluttershy looked at Golden Heart before gasping in joy. “Ooh, a fox-pony. I’ve never heard of such a thing as a fox-pony.”

“Miss Fluttershy. My name is Golden Heart, and I’ve been ordered to bring you to the Empress. Follow me to Empress Twilight’s castle.”

“TWILIGHT’S BACK!!!” Exclaimed Fluttershy, rushing ahead of Golden.

“Well, she didn’t need to be convinced.” She said to herself galloping behind Fluttershy.

Spike was busy helping Rarity with her dress making in the Carousel Boutique.

“Now I need the blue gems, Spike.”

“Here they are.” Replied Spike.

Rarity took the gems from Spike and fastened them on the dress. “And done.” She said, “Now I need a break.”

As Spike and Rarity were sitting on Rarity’s couch, they heard knocking at the door.

“I’ll get it.” Said Spike. He opened the door and found a dragon standing there.

“Mr. Spike, Miss Rarity. My name is Crystal Jewel. Empress Twilight is asking for you to come to her castle.

“TWILIGHT!! TAKE ME THERE NOW!!” Exclaimed Spike.

“I’m with Spike. I want to see Twilight again.” Said Rarity.

“Then follow me.” Replied Crystal.

Crystal began walking towards the floating empire, Rarity and Spike following him.

Back at the bottom of the staircase, Crystal, Soul, Golden, Frosted, and Glowstone, and the ponies and Spike gathered.

“Everycreature.” Said Golden Heart, “This is Empress Twilight’s empire. The Empress is waiting in the castle. I’ll bring you to her.”

Pinkie, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow, Spike folowed Golden towards the castle. They were directed towards the throne room to see Twilight.

Golden Heart opened the door to the throne room of the castle, revealing Twilight sitting on her throne.

“Welcome to my empire, everypony.” Said Twilight, “Golden Heart, bring our guests seats.”

“Yes, your highness.” Replied Golden.

5 minutes later, Golden returned with 6 seats. “Here are the seats, your majesty.”

“Thank you, Golden Heart.” Replied Twilight. She then turned to look at her ex-friends. “Everypony, please have a seat. We have a lot to discuss.”

Author's Note

In case you’re wondering. Twilight’s friends are gathered at the same time, but it doesn’t seem like it because I had them informed one at a time.