Terra: Battle for Equestria

Twilight, for the second time in her life, took to the skies. But this time, it was much different than before. Instead of making sure that everything worked, enjoying the fresh air, or seeing the beautiful landscape before her in a perspective she never dreamed of seeing it in, she was focused on something else entirely.

She was on her way to Canterlot to meet Equestria's smartest ponies to examine the 'thing' that was interfering with the world. It was a chance of a lifetime! Her heart was pumping with excitement, impatient to work with the greatest minds of a generation. But at the same time, she was afraid of what was being examined. She had no idea what it was, and she had a feeling that it wasn't good. Sometimes, the truth didn't help anypony, but in fact, made things worse. She hoped that it wouldn't be the case.

It didn't take long to reach the grand city using the craft. The ponies on the streets stared in awe as the princess's personal student, not to mention also being one of the bearers of the Elements of Harmony, flying in some contraption overhead. First, the giant thing in the sky and now this. Everypony gave up on thinking what else to expect for today. There could be another Alicorn for all they cared.

Soon enough, she spotted the makeshift runway next to the gardens. Two thin lines of Royal Guards in golden armor stood next to the road, as well as a unicorn with a flashing horn, casting glowing lights that made a straight line to guide her landing. Twilight flew through the lights accordingly, and gently landed on the paved gravel, skidding to a halt. The guards couldn't help but stare at the complex machine as Twilight got out of her cockpit. One of them trotted up to her.

"Miss Sparkle, we have been expecting you. The princess wishes you to meet with her at the Observatory. Please, follow me."

She followed the guard through the large wooden doors, and entered the halls of the grand palace. Their hoofsteps echoed through the endless corridors of red carpet, as well as the hoofsteps of many others. The ponies seemed to be in more of a rush, no doubt caused by the strange 'thing'. She payed no attention to all of this, only focusing on what tasks lie ahead of her.

They seemingly walked aimlessly in the colossal structure, as if taking random turns to find their wanted location. Suddenly, she found herself in a rather sudden change of her surroundings, no longer walking through the noble red carpet and white marble, but instead in a completely white hallway, labeled "Science & Research". White doors named with letters and numbers lined the blank walls. Unicorns in clean labcoats passed through the halls, some carrying clipboards or messages.

They made a turn, and saw a large door with the label "Observatory". They entered, and Twilight took everything in. The room was a giant dome, with one large, rectangular opening in it. An enormous telescope poked through the opening, pointed towards the shadowy sky. There were at least a dozen unicorn scientists, as well as a few pegasi in labcoats doing their work. While the floor of the observatory was filled with tables of paper and instruments, parts of the dome had large drawing boards that the pegasi occasionally flew up to to make calculations, as well as levitated sticks of chalk from the unicorns.

A group of the scientists surrounded not one, but two rather large, iconic figures, engaged in discussion and debate. One was pure white with a flowing, multicolored abstract mane, while the other was dark blue, with a blue mane that portrayed a beautiful night sky. Both wore crowns and some pieces of jewelry. The white one looked up from the conversation, and acknowledged Twilight's presence.

"Twilight, your here!" She called.

"Princess Celestia!"

Twilight ran down towards the group.

"Hello, my faithful student. I'm so glad to see you here safe and sound. I take it the flight was well?"

The scientists raised an eyebrow in confusion. Twilight? Flying? Dafuq?

"Oh yes, the aircraft performed excellently. It was amazing!"

The scientists finally understood, and nodded their head in approval. Twilight an Alicorn? Psh, like that's ever gonna happen.

"That's very good news. I'm currently here with my sister Luna to examine the situation before us, but so far we haven't made any effective progress. Luna has no idea what such a 'monstrosity of her night sky' could be, and neither do I. That is why all of us are here today. Hopefully, your luck will fair better than ours."

"Don't worry princess! You can count on me to get to the bottom of this!" Twilight said confidently.

"Wonderful! If you will excuse us, my sister and I must tend to other issues regarding this event. A large object blocking out the ponies' sun isn't exactly going to make them relaxed. Good luck!"

And with that, they left the observatory, and the scientists resumed their activities.

"Miss Sparkle?" One of them called, and she turned to him.

"It's an honor to be working with you. Everything here and more is at your disposal, and you are authorized to use any of the equipment in the wing as well as our research. If you need any help, or have any questions, feel free to speak to us."

"Thank you! Mister..."

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself! Please, call me Doctor Whooves!"

"Doctor Whooves. The pleasure is all mine. Oh, and please call me Twilight if you may."

"Of course, Twilight. Good luck with your work! Hopefully we can crack this thing down!"