Two days before, Demon Tail hijacks a train.
"Thanks, Fluttershy," Twilight (Sci-Twi) closes the door to her room. Fluttershy will care for Spike and nurse Terax.
"I can't believe I saw that..," Applejack said. She's sitting with Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie in the living room.
"I should have killed her for harming my son," Chrysalis drinks her tea.
"Princess Luna did the right thing for stepping in. You don't want blood on your hooves for redemption, do you?" Twilight (Sci-Twi) looks at her friend.
"Perhaps I'm supposed to get dirty before getting cleaned," Chrysalis hisses a bit.
"Believe me. I want to beat the shit out of Rarity for what she pulled."
"Whoa whoa, Twilight. No need to swear," Rainbow said. She knows what would happen in ponies of Equestria and any other creature starts cursing.
"Yea, trying using other words to express your feelings," Pinkie said to lighten the area.
"Well, forgive me that the world I come from uses a lot of swear words," Twilight (Sci-Twi) crosses her arms to make her statement.
"I will allow some profanity in my home, so feel free if it's worth it," Discord inclines.
"So, with Princess Luna taking Rarity to a ward, what should we do?" Applejack turns to Discord.
"Well, Princess Luna and I thought of establishing the original bearers with our new Twilight would spark a new power. But, with Rarity falling to insanity due to her obsession with Spike, it's clear that our idea fell flat. However, we can still use your help against Midnight Sparkle's forces."
"You can count me in, Discord," Applejack stands firm.
"Me too! I'll lead the Wonderbolts when Midnight strikes!"
"I'll bring my party cannon and shoot other things at Midnight Sparkle!"
"The Changelings are in groups covering every nation the Bar of Alliance has aligned. Also, there is this other nation that's coming into the fray."
"Which one?" Applejack asks.
"The one that Storm King used to lead. Tempest and Grubber have been ruling it together with peace and harmony. They've been going to the other kingdoms and apologizing for all the trauma and destruction Storm King inflicted," Discord informs his friends.
"Wow. I remember we were at war with those guys," Pinkie remembers the fight in Canterlot.
"We fled while Canterlot was taken. Also, I'm not sure if I told you or remember. I'm sorry for impersonating Spike the whole time."
"I forgive you, Discord. You gave Spike a happy life. Something that my friends and I didn't cause we took advantage of him," Applejack said.
"I forgive you, big guy. It's a wake-up call we needed," Rainbow said. "I went through a tough road of humility and tough training by Spitfire to fix myself for the better."
"It made me more mindful of other creatures' feelings and how I should be treating them. I was unfair to Spike, and I forgive you. Now we have a new Spike to make amends," Pinkie offers a cupcake to Discord.
"Don't mind if I do," Discord takes the cupcake and eats it. "Chocolate vanilla swirl, my favorite."
"There is something we need to discuss, Discord."
"What is it, Chrysalis?" Discord burps after finishing the cupcake.
"The Tree of Harmony and Elements of Harmony are a great source of magic power. However, since Midnight decimated the two, where do you think Midnight Sparkle will strike next?"
"The Crystal Empire..," Discord knows the Crystal Heart is extremely powerful. While disguises as Spike, he understood the power within better.
"That's where we must go. The sooner, the better."
"Twilight, stay here with your son, Terax, and Fluttershy. The rest of us will go and prepare the Crystal Empire from the possible invasion of Midnight Sparkle."
"Will do, Discord," Twilight (Sci-Twi) goes back to her room.
"Let's go, every creature."
"Wait for us," Sunset, Adagio, and Aria arrive. "We're going as well."
"Good. What about you, Sonata?"
"I'm coming, Discord."
"Good," Discord snaps his claw and teleports every creature to the Crystal Empire.
Upon arriving at the Crystal Empire, Storm Carriers land around the Crystal Empire Castle. Tempest Shadow and Grubber come out with their legion, ready to lend a hand to the Crystal Empire. Two clones of Discord stand guard in front of the Crystal Heart.
Princess Cadance and Shining Armor come down to welcome Tempest and Grubber when Discord, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Sunset, Chrysalis, and the Dazzlings appear right next to them. Princess Cadance and Shining Armor are startled a bit.
"Wow, talk about perfect timing," Princess Cadance said. "I was going to write a letter to you."
"We're here cause we believe Midnight Sparkle will strike here first," Chrysalis informs Princess Cadance.
"Very well, we can use your help," Princess Cadance smiles at Chrysalis; Trusting her a bit more.
"Follow us. There's much to discuss," Shining Armor leads everyone to a meeting room within the castle.
Two Crystal Guards stand in attention. Every creature walks into the room and grabs their seats.
"So, how are we going to align the armies?" Applejack wonders how it's going to look.
"The Crystal Guards, I, and several Yaks will be in the front lines," Shining explains.
"Our air force will dominate the skies and fight off anyone that commands the skies," Grubber said. "We've improved on our technology. It could be vital for any air assault.
"We've created more of the orbs that petrify any creature. When the opportunity presents itself, we'll shoot the orbs; Stopping the enemy before it creates chaos. No pun intended," Tempest said while being in the presence of Discord.
"King Sombra and Storm King are aligned with Midnight Sparkle. Were you aware of that?" Discord asks Tempest and Grubber.
"Yes," Tempest and Grubber nod.
"We're not afraid of the Storm King," Grubber says with confidence.
"We won't believe in his lies no more. We will slay him by the end of this war," Tempest said.
"I want to bring the Apple Family into this war. I doubt there's anything worth protecting in Ponyville that Midnight may want."
"Are you sure, Applejack?" Princess Cadance wants to be sure that the Apple Family is up for the challenge. If not, there's no shame in it.
"I'm sure. Plus, the Apple Family in Appleloosa is close with the buffalo tribe. We can use their help going into this war."
"Very well, Applejack. See to it, pronto."
Applejack turns to Discord. "Discord, teleport me back to Ponyville."
"Me as well," Rainbow said. "From Ponyville, I can fly to Cloudsdale and gather the Wonderbolts. We'll need them here at the Crystal Empire as well."
"Very well. You have two days. I fear time is not on our side the way Midnight Sparkle could be operating," Princess Cadance said.
Discord snaps his claw, teleporting Rainbow Dash and Applejack to Ponyville. Discord informs a clone of his to be in Ponyville for transport.
"How do you feel about confronting your sister, Shining Armor?" Chrysalis asks.
"Terrified, to be honest. I never thought of fighting my sister like this..," Shining Armor lowers his head. "I wish there was a better way to resolve the issue."
"It's to think about fighting the one you love and watched grow up..," Princess Cadance sheds a tear.
A clone of Discord holds Flurry Heart. "I'm taking this one to my home. She'll be safer there in case Midnight Sparkle has a sick, demented mind of absorbing her magic."
"Go," Shining Armor approves the clone's decision-making.
"Please be careful with our daughter," Princess Cadance hugs Flurry Heart.
"Don't worry, I will," The clone heads home with Flurry Heart.