Fall of Two Worlds: Changing Status

Rainbow Dash shot across the sky toward the nearest town with her bag hunched on her shoulders, like everypony else it had been her job to spread the word about Equestria's defense and the siege of Canterlot and put leaflets all around the area. Rainbow had dropped off at a few towns already and was now on her way to a small town just north of the Everfree forest.

"My wings." Rainbow groaned, she was worn out. The day had really only just begun and all this flying had emptied her strength. However she kept going. For Equestria. Rainbow decided to land and walk the rest of the way.

As she trotted down the road Rainbow spotted a dark blue Pegasus standing alone. Rainbow, without thought, went closer to the figure to have a closer look. Rainbow noticed a tent and camp had been set up near the pony, who had apparently not seen or heard Rainbow's presence.

"Hi!" Rainbow found herself shouting, she quickly closed her mouth and regretted it. Ponies on the road alone, this close to Everfree. The Pegasus turned. Rainbow gave a quiet gasp as she looked onto the pony before her. It was a Siren.

Twilight looked onto the ponies of Ponyville who had already signed up for the battle at Canterlot. Many new comers who had seen the leaflets in their own towns and had instantly came to Ponyville. Before Twilight Sparkle stood twelve ponies, most stallions with only a few mares. The first was a dark green unicorn with a shadow orb thing as a cutie mark.

"You are?" Twilight asked, the stallion spoke, looking directly ahead.

"Thrash Ort miss Sparkle. Veteran offensive unicorn mage specializing in Shadow magic." The pony replied with a slight accent.

"Okay Thrash, why is it you want to help?" Twilight asked.

"Canterlot is in danger, therefore so is my country. I figured using my magic could thing the enemy lines is all." Thrash replied. Twilight nodded.

"Your hired, come back here in three days." Twilight said, the unicorn nodded and after a short few seconds of his horn glowing a dark purple colour, the unicorn vanished, teleported.

Twilight moved to the second pony in line. A strange looking Pegasus with weird hair. A light yellow-peach colour as a body and orange hair.

"Redford. Fastest flyer in my town and honourable for the country." The Pegasus said. Twilight hired her and told the Pegasus the same as Thrash. Twilight continued up the line with the other ten. There were six Pegasi overall, three Earth ponies and three unicorns. The Pegasi squad was; Redford, the leader. A lime pony, Gazel, the second. A pink/purple pony named Clouds, the medic. A red pony called Scarr, the tank. A cyan pony named Flaze, the tactician and Yozor Hanald, the scientist. Each pony had carefully been given their roles in what they said they were good at and reasons for joining. The unicorn trio consisted of; Thrash, the leader, Shadow. Then a white pony with light grey hair named Des, specialized in Shield/defensive magic. Then thirdly, Poltrain Falab, a silver pony with black hair that used a Demonic magic to summon Everfree monsters that Poltrain could command and control over.

Finally in there Earth team was; Washington, a brown pony with straw hair. He could apparently kick the best and was overall winner at last years rodeo. Ilkar, a quiet gold pony who promised to save Equestria with every breathe he had. Juan Stant, a bright blue stallion with basic warrior training. Twilight was happy with the results of the army so far, just prayed that she would get more.

Applejack galloped out of the train and into the only military town in Equestria. Applejack ran straight through, only stopping when a guard hailed her or she reached a check-point. Applejack soon found herself at the main barracks and after another security check, was allowed in.

Inside the huge green dyed metal building stood a big stallion of a brown-green colour with an iron helm on. The horse, not really a pony, stood at a table overlooking a map of Equestria. The stallion looked up at Applejack for a second before looking back at his map. Applejack was about to speak when the horse took over.

"An Element of Humanity. What a pleasure. What brings you here. Not to sign up eh?" The horse asked. Applejack gave a mocking glare.

"No general. Just news and recruitment." AJ replied. The general was taken aback.

"Excuse me, this army is only for emergencies."

"Like the Nightmare moon incident, or Discord? This isn't an army, you have barely got a squad, there are all of thirty, forty ponies here?" AJ taunted. The general walked toward AJ, now looking at her.

"What is it you want Applejack?" He asked. AJ gave a simile.

"I want your army in Ponyville, today. Canterlot is under siege."

"No, the princess would have told us."

"Tell me general, when has she ever told you anything, also, since when did she dub you anything over a captaincy rank?" The horse was silent, then looked down in defeat, the horse slowly walked outside, where everypony looked to him.

"Pack up! We're going to war!" The general shouted and AJ gave a satisfactory nod.

Princess Celestia stood on her town looking at the enemy camp. She was surrounded by guards who refused to leave, there had been fighting all day, and was still going. Probably would go through the night. Celestia had sent the message to Twilight almost five hours ago. And regretted giving her three days to get ready. Celestia saw the enemy would break through in less than a day. The guard reserves had been posted at the secondary gates and inside the actual city. Not in the mist of the losing battle. Celestia began to pace the tower, the guards watching closely.

"Go. Go down and join your brothers-in-arms, bring Shining Armor in though." Celestia ordered, after a few hesitant pauses, the guards walked out.

Shortly after the white unicorn in his gold armour and carrying a crossbow saddle walked in.

"Princess." Shining Armor said. Bowing.

"Shining Armor, you are my closest bodyguard and captain of the royal guard. This attack has drained your strength I can see. But may I ask one more favour?" Celestia asked. Shining Armor nodded.

"Of course your highness, just one thing is required for me. Just a little thing princess." Shining Armor replied. The princess smiled a little.

" Anything captain. What is it?" Celestia asked. Shining Armor's eyes lite up, ablaze.

"Die." He said and pulled the trigger of the crossbow with his magic. The bolt flow, straight into the immortal princess. She fell, crying out. Two dark coated ponies came in, bloodied swords between their teeth. Celestia knew no guards would come and began to whimper in pain. Blood flow freely from the wound.

"Why?" Celestia muttered.

"Power, wealth, fame, immortality." Shining Armor replied, then the princess passed out.