Twilight looked at the three ponies in confusion. They wore some kind of armor that covered their entire bodies. The voice sounded familiar though “I’m sorry, do I know you?” Twilight tried to get a better look at the three in front of her.
“It’s us Twilight, Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Applejack.” The sounds of hoof-steps behind them reminded them that they should be running.
“Great, have your reunion later will you, we have to move.” Twilight wanted to slap the pony behind her but knew that for once, she was right.
Twilight turned and began running back toward the castle. “Come on; let’s get back to Princess Celestia.” As they ran, Twilight brought up a topic about the armor. “I see you used the crafting spell I taught you Rarity.”
“But of course darling, I knew it would be helpful at one point, I just didn’t realize that it would be a life or death situation.” Rarity and the other two clanked as they ran in their armor. It was surprisingly light for being made of gems. “I’m happy that you taught me something so useful.”
“Can we talk later, I missed Twilight too but for whatever the reason, getting back to the princess is more important right now.” Rainbow said as she ran past the others. Twilight and Rarity gave each other a nod and sped up. By the time they reached the castle, they were worn out. “Ok…let’s talk…starting with…your new friend.” Rainbow said out of breath having not paced herself. The helmet part of the gem armor unfolded and revealed their faces.
“She is as of right now, a frenemy. We’re not friends and we never will be. We’ve simply been pushed together. Believe me; I can’t wait until she leaves, especially after she tried to kill me.” Twilight glared at the pony behind her.
Rainbow and the others did the same but Rainbow was the one to speak. “Why don’t you just go home, we don’t need you and Twilight definitely doesn’t need you? You’re lucky that I don’t kill you for trying to kill our friend.” Azaliah chuckled. “What’s so funny?”
“You kill me, that’s a laugh. I would tear you apart and feed you to the Necromorphs but you’re not worth my time or energy.” Azaliah smirked.
Rainbow and the others were ready to attack but Celestia interrupted. “Princess Twilight, I see you found your friends.” Twilight looked at her former mentor with a worried expression. “Is there something wrong Twilight?”
“Princess, you look absolutely ghastly, what happened here and where is Fluttershy?” Twilight noticed that Celestia was definitely off. She was pale and shaky, her voice sounded very unconfident. It had to be because their world was falling apart, Twilight couldn’t possibly blame her.
“I’m fine; really, just a bit tired is all.” Twilight could tell that that was a lie. Sure losing sleep over this wouldn’t be a surprise and for the princess to be tired was a very reasonable excuse. So yes it’s true, Celestia may be tired but there was more to it then that. There weren’t bags under her eyes as if she was losing sleep and she hadn’t yawned yet which was something that would happen for sure. Celestia was hiding something from her and it had to deal with what was going on outside the castle walls and possibly inside.
“Twilight, Fluttershy, she uh, she uh.” Applejack tried to explain but couldn’t.
“Twilight, the four of us had an experience and it’s been haunting but it was more so for Fluttershy than for us. You see, she uh, she slit her throat.” Rarity said as Rainbow and AJ wrapped their hooves around her.
“No, your kidding right, tell me your joking.” Twilight backed up shaking. “She wouldn’t, but she did didn’t she? That’s why I saw her as a pony, everypony that’s died has come back to haunt me. That’s why she was bloody, that’s why they were all bloody and why I saw Sunset Shimmer. They all died.” To the right of her Fluttershy appeared. Twilight turned to her and growled. “You stay away from me got it. You can’t touch me and your not Fluttershy, get out of here and leave me alone.” Fluttershy didn’t move. “Get out of here, you’re not my friend. Go back to hell where you belong. Leave me and my friends alone you demon spawn.” Fluttershy disappeared but the others looked at Twilight worriedly. Twilight fell onto her rump, lowered her head and began to cry. “Leave me be.”
“Twilight, sugarcube, are ya alright?” Applejack asked and watched as Twilight stood back up slowly.
“This has to end, where is the marker girls, do you have any idea?” Twilight asked irritated and angry.
“If that’s the thing that shot out a bright light in Ponyville; then yes.” Rainbow Dash smiled slightly.
“Then lets go take out this thing, wait Ponyville, Spike!” Twilight started forward when a voice was heard from behind her. Twilight turned to see the human Fluttershy and human Sunset Shimmer behind her. “What are you doing here?”
“I came to help and don’t tell me no, I want to kill this thing as much as you do. The Necromorphs killed Pinkie, Rainbow Dash, all my friends but you. I will not sit back and let these demons get away with killing them and besides, there is nothing left for me in my world.” Human Fluttershy stood her ground.
“What about her?” AJ asked.
“I’m here because; well because I want to alright. These things killed friends of mine as well and family too. This is our war as much as yours; I want to fight for my world.” Human Sunset Shimmer stared intently.
“Ok, we need as much help as possible. Are you sure you can help though, you’re not exactly used to being ponies.” Twilight received a hard nod from the two humans turned ponies. “Ok then, the seven of us travel to Ponyville right now. Let’s get going.”
“Hold on just one minute, they can’t come along. They will just get us killed.” Azaliah stomped her hoof on the ground.
“They’re coming whether you like it or not. We need as much help as we can get and if they really want this, then who am I to stop them. You couldn’t stop me and besides, your father put me in charge so suck it up.” Twilight shot back, Azaliah didn’t respond or even try to. “Let’s move out.”