Equestria - The Throne Room

"Good day to you, Princess Celestia. I hope you are doing well."Twilight bowed to the 8 feet Amazonian goddess. Standing next to her are her two most trusted lieutenants, Lieutenant Dash and Lieutenant Pie, who both stared daggers at Twilight.

"If you want to waste the Princess's time with useless things like not having enough rations or blankets to keep yourself warm at night, you can leave. The Princess is busy." Rainbow spat harshly, but with a raise of Celestia's hand is all Rainbow needs to be silent.

"I Apologizes on behalf of my lieutenant, young Twilight. They can be very...protective of me, but that aside, why is it that you requested an audience with me ?"

"I'm here to propose an idea. One that could be beneficial to us."

"And what is it that you propose to help the cause? Decided to quit being a librarian and become a soldier finally? we could always use more mares."Celestia raised her hand again, this time to silence lieutenant Pie as she spoke.

"But that's the reason why I am here, Princess, and I came with a proposition and idea to hopefully help us end this horrid war."

"Then please do carry on," Celestia said, leaning just slightly forward in the curiosity of what Twilight has to say.

" I recalled a moment where we have our chats about magic theories where you mentioned your previous student, Sunset Shimmer, and how she traveled to another world."

"Where are you getting with this, Twilight?" Celestia asked, curious. Though she was skeptical of this 'Idea,' Twilight had.

"Well, what I am talking about is Alternate Universes."

"Twilight, that's just a theory thought of and given by Starswirl the Bearded long ago. We have no evidence to prove its actual existence."

"Yes, but doesn't having the mirror prove it was potentially existing? You said it yourself. It was a gateway to another world. What I'm proposing is using magic to open a potential gateway to another world in seek of aid."

Celestia leaned back into her throne in thought while looking up in contemplation, "Alternate worlds? but is it even possible?" as she sat there motionless for a minute, occasionally tilting her head left and right before looking back at Twilight.

"So Twilight, you are proposing we seek aid from other worlds in the help of our cause?"Celestia inquired, and with a nod from Twilight, she continues.

"As much as I want to go along with the idea, opening a portal takes up a humungous amount of magic to summon even for an alicorn such as myself, and we need to open a portal to a whole different world. Can you imagine the magic pool needed to open such portals? And not only that, what's to say that the ponies on the other side would aid us? We cannot guarantee that they would support us in our efforts against Sombra, or if they were hostile against us? I'm sorry, Twilight, but the risks are too high to consider such an option."

"Well, you are correct on the points you have made, Princess, but why leave it to chance?"Twilight smiled cheekily in response.

"Whatever do you mean?" confused, Celestia tilts her head slightly.

"Well, for one, I never said anything about using magic alone to summon a gateway to another world, and two, we could always use magic to dwindle which world to we get into contact with. To elaborate on my points earlier in our conversation, we already discussed that the mirror is a gateway to another world. Yet, we could not coexist with the said world itself. Doesn't it seem strange to you that it only opens to that specific world?" Taking a quick second to breathe, she resumed.

"Essentially, what I'm trying to say is that I suspect the mirror has the capabilities and potential to open gateways to other parallel universes and alternate worlds. With the usage of your solar magic, we could open connections to other in seek of aid."

"So, what you're saying is that the mirror has the potential to go to other worlds or realities with magic?"

"Theoretically and potentially speaking, yes." Twilight looked at Celestia, seemingly to be thinking about the subject.

"Well, what about the residents in the other world? how are we sure that any creatures live in these parallel worlds?"

"If your student could open and still be alive to this day in an alternate world, then I believe that there are chances of it being possible for other beings to be alive in these alternate universes."

Silence soon filled the throne room. Celestia seems conflicted while her two lieutenants looked at Sparkle as though she was insane for even thinking such a thing was possible. The tension was so thick you think you could have cut it with a butter knife and have a nice spread toast for later. That was until it was broken when the Princess spoke up.

"And how it be so sure that it would work?"

"I'm not, but it is a chance I'm willing to take."

"Your proposition does sound convincing, but it is just as you said. It is all theory and has not been tested. Yes, it sounds good on paper, but what were we to do if it failed? we would only waste our resources to get something that is only an idea that may not even be real."

"Princess, with all due respect, we lost many innocent lives, many soldiers that were sent out there doesn't even come back to Canterlot, so much destruction and our resources can not hold up for long. We need help. The other nations could not be bothered to aid us in the war, so we should try to change our way of handling the situation and grasp the opportunity, even if the chances are slim, close to non. Let us take it if it means ending this horrible event called war, and if I have to sacrifice my life to achieve it, I would gladly do so. Because if we continue not to change anything while Sombra is in the Crystal Empire's rule, the only outcome for us is defeated at his hands and to be frank with you, Princess Celestia. I rather do something different than repeatedly to watch the same outcome with no positive results, for only actions can bring about change. Which is why Princess Celestia."

Twilight got onto her knees, tucking it into her abdomen and elbows spread to her sides, palms onto the red furry carpet acting as support to place her forehead on,

"I'm begging you to please give this proposition a chance."As Twilight finished, she could feel her vision getting blurry with tears welling up in her eyes. Twilight could tell that she was getting emotional from this, but it didn't matter. What matters is getting her point across to The Princess.

"Hm...do you... truly believe that it would work?" Celestia questioned.

"I am not 100% certain, but I believe that it would yield at least some positive results."A moment passes before Celestia spoke once again.

"Alright then, I shall accede to your request, with that I shall gather the best mages that are on standby. We shall discuss this further later today and have preparations completed as soon as possible."

Twilight couldn't believe it her ears, looking up to the sun goddess Twilight gave a joyous smile,

"Thank you, Princess Celestia! I promise you won't regret it!"

Celestia nodded before dismissively waving her hand,

"You may leave then."Twilight exited the room but not before bowing for a couple of seconds in rapid succession to Celestia in ecstasy.

"Princess, was that truly a wise decision?" Rainbow questioned, unsure if Celestia had made the right call.

"I saw her eyes, Lieutenant Rainbow. Her resolve was burning brighter than even the sun itself. Even if I were to dismiss her request, she would have most likely carried it out by herself and endanger not only her own well being but others in the process. It'd be best if I overlooked this whole project myself, not only that, but I am quite curious about the results the experiment may yield."Just as she said this, she got up from her Throne and walked over to the transparent glass window and looked out, dark clouds covering the vast skies while drowning in a deep red while the land itself seems devoid of life.

"Oh, how I do miss the peaceful days of Equestria."

"I hope the preparations are complete?" Quested Celestia as she walked into the room, calmness still ever-present in her voice, unlike Twilight, who looks about to have a mental breakdown any second now.

"O-Oh! Princess! Yes, just about complete, so to go over in a very simplified way, we will imbue the mirror with your solar magic and project it towards the wall. It should create a second portal! though we will have two runs, the first is to imbue the mirror with an excessive amount of solar magic with the second being significantly less so." As Twilight finished, she looked over to the Princess to get confirmation. Celestia nodded in response.

"Alright then, shall we get started?"With a nod from Twilight, Celestia took it as a green light to start the experiment. As small clouds of dust swirl around Celestia, her eyes began glowing a blinding white, and magical symbols float around her horn with a golden aura and in front of her palms in a circular motion. While it was a fantastic light show for what it's worth, it but was all cut short when a large ball of what appears to be a sun roughly the size of a giant yoga ball floating directly above the tip of her horn. Sweltering heat fills the room as Celestia points her horn at the mirror, as the mini star condensed into a beam of light and shot towards different sections except for the top of the frame attached to the mirror.

"Adding a multiplier spell," Twilight started casting a spell of her own, and so did the five other Archmages in the room. A magenta beam soon hit the mirror's top frame, followed by a series of five beams hitting the same spot. The room shakes from the sheer force of the magic used, as sparks of electrically quickly surrounded it, shooting out a portal onto the wall.

"It's working!"Shouted Twilight over the sounds of beams of magic getting refracted by the mirror, but something was amiss.

"The portal smaller than intended, but how could that be? the Princess poured in a massive amount of her reserves into the spell. It should be working-"

Thinking to herself. Twilight tried to find out what's messing with the portal's summoning, but it was soon cut short when an explosion of pure magic came from the mirror. Without hesitation, Celestia conjured a barrier spell for herself and the rest of the room inhabitants, and soon dust and debris filled the room. Not 10 seconds later and the guards, more specifically Lieutenant Dash leading a group of royal guards, burst into the room, worry ever-present in her voice as they called out for their ruler.

"Princess, where are you?! Are we under attack!?!" the clouds of dust still filling the room were soon dispersed by Celestia, casting a small dispersion spell, giving the guards a sign of relief.

"I thank you for coming to my side in such a short time, but it was a false alarm. We shall continue with this in a little while after some rest, young Twilight a word?" as Celestia looked over to Twilight, who seems to be inspecting the left-overs magic residue and wall that was previously projected with the portal.

"Hmm.. interesting....o-Oh! of course, Princess!" Picking up her notepad, Twilight jogged over to the Princess, walking out of the room.

"Princess! I must request you to stop this project of Scientist Twilight! It Isn't safe!" Lieutenant Dash interjected. Although Rainbow can be cheeky and disrespectful towards others other than Celestia, this halted Celestia. Rainbow isn't afraid to voice her concerns if it ensures the well-being of her Princess.

"Princess, we can't risk losing you if this project were to go south! Please reconsider!" desperation evident in her voice.

"I appreciate your concern. You need not worry, Lieutenant. It was just a minor setback. I am strong enough to protect myself and young Twilight if any further accidents were to occur. Now, if you'll excuse us, we must discuss our findings to get better results than the ones before you, hopefully." As the Princess finished, she motioned for Twilight to follow her out.

"But, Princess.." Celestia is quick to cut Rainbow off.

"Trust me, Lieutenant, you have done so for many years. So I am asking you to do so again." The Wonderbolt stared at the Princess. There was still doubt that lingers in the back of her head. But it was like Celestia had said, many times in battle, she had put faith and trust into her leader, trusting that she would always make the right call, which was why she was alive to this day made she not listened, defeatedly sighing. Rainbow spoke up.

"Alright, your highness, I'll trust you again, but if anything happens to you. I'll be the first one by your side." Celestia smiled.

"Of course, I couldn't ask for more."

In the Corridors

"Twilight, I think this project of yours might bear fruit."

"Why do you say so, Princess?" Twilight leaning her body forward ever so slightly, awaiting the Princess's response.

"I felt it. I do not know whether it was because of whether I was the one acting as the magical power source to fuel the portal or was the magical ripple caused by the explosion. Either one I could not identify, but I felt it, something on the other side. But it was soon cut short by a disturbance."Celestia placed her index and thumb on her chin while her other hand supports her elbow, thinking to herself.

"Wow! amazing! please, Princess, explain to me in great detail how did it felt like?"Twilight pulls out her notebook and pencil as she continued, "Any vivid details about the pony in question? perhaps you were able to catch a glimpse of this parallel universe?"

Celestia placed a hand on Twilight's shoulder, causing her to jump a little.

"I believe this calls for another run? We shall continue to follow your instructions, and on the second try, I will use less of my solar magic to power the mirror."

"Of course, Princess Celestia, let me begin the preparations!" without another second wasted, Twilight bolted into the room. With this, she silently utters to herself,

"I hope whoever it is we managed to get into contact with. It would be some creature with a heart of gold."

-Back into the room of the mirror ( Roughly 1 hour later )

"Ready, Twilight?"Twilight looked over to the Princess with a nod, they repeated the same process, but only this time with a significantly smaller amount of solar magic is used. Everything seemed to be in order. The process was running smoothly as the portal started to open, that's until the Princess of the Sun doubled over in pain and fell onto her knees.

"Arghh!!"

"Princess!" called out Twilight, pausing from casting her spell. She ran over to the side of Celestia.

"Are you alright?" concerned, she tried helping Celestia to her hooves.

"S-something is trying to force itself through the p-portal..we have to shut it down now!"

Getting to her hooves, Celestia tried casting a spell to shut down the mirror. Still, it was too late. A pair of blue colored hands with noticeably pink knuckles emerged from the portal and forcing it to open even more expansively.

"This world shall be a good place to dispose of him." a voice echoed from the portal. Everyone in the room could see Valentine's vague silhouette standing in the portal, yet he did not choose to arise from it.

"What are you?!" Twilight shouted. However, Valentine did not respond as「D4C」soon came into full view of the room inhabitants. At the same time, they were still stunned by the revelation of another being floating in front of them without wings to keep it afloat. It threw a barrage of punches towards the wall, breaking it. Without proper support given by the wall, the portal of light shot towards the opening and soon fading into a glimmer of light in the distance in the direction of Ponyville.

Author's Note

Went through the chapter and corrected many grammatical errors, hope you enjoyed with even if It was a lot of dialogue.

(Edit) Went through even more corrections Thank you for the feedback given it's really appreciated!