Fight For Their Lives

"Princess Celestia!" One of the castles royal guards yelled galloping down the dim hallways. He made a sharp turn around the corner heading for a pair of large, crystal doors. He barged in quickly, alarming the Princess. "What is it?" she said calmly walking towards the tired guard. He quickly caught his breath and explained, "I have urgent news from your sister, Your Majesty. She was flying over Manehatten when she saw a huge wave of......." "What? A huge wave of what?!" Celestia asked. The guard sighed and said, "Zombies Your Majesty......."

"Zombies?! That's impossible!" Celestia said with disbelief. "I want to say it's false as well princess, but I speak the truth" the stallion said calmly. The princess starred at the guard for a few moments then said, "I-I don't know how this could of happened. I need to warn my subjects at once".

"Princess Luna has already warned most of northern Equestria, I will warn Canterlot." the guard said. "Then I shall warn Ponyville." Celestia said walking towards her desk.

Her horn was surrounded by a gold aura. A quill began to levitate. She began to write a letter to one of her most reliable subjects.

"My Dearest Twilight,

I don't know if you're aware, but Equestria is in catastrophic danger. I never knew until moments ago. This threat is one worse than all past threats combinded. The threat is, and I speak the truth, zombie ponies. Please do  not panic. I ask of your help because I belive you, your friends, and any other ponies you can find to help you can try to save Equestria. I am sorry to have to put you through all of this. Please try to help the citizens of Ponyville. Keep them safe for now, then when I'm ready, I have an evacuation plan. Thank you.

Princess Celestia"

She sent the letter and turned to the guard who was still standing there patiently. "Please tell the citizens of Canterlot about the news and help them prepare to evacuate. And thanks again for telling me" the Princess said with a nod. The guard bowed and quickly left the room.

Celestia turned and looked out her window. The night was not the same beautiful night her younger sister brought every night. The sky was dull and filled with dark, gloomy clouds that looked like smoke, almost making the moon look green. She hoped the letter would get to Twilight Sparkle quickly.

She heard quiet hoofsteps behind her. Celestia turned to see her sister Luna standing there. "I assume you got my message?" Luna asked. Celestia nodded. Luna looked very troubled. "I don't know how this happened. Magic perhaps? A curse or spell?" she wondered out loud. "I know nothing either my sister" Celestia said walking over to put a wing around her younger sister. Together they looked out the window at the gloomy sky. Celestia sighed,"I just hope were not too late."