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// Quick Minds 
// Story: Life is What You Make It, Or How You Happen To Have It Thrown At You 
// by Pegasus Lightning 
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“What 'n the hay was that?”

Epic flew to the top of the library. He was followed by the other pegusai, then those who couldn't fly took the stairs.

“Look.” Epic said.

“That's one of the trains!” Braeburn shouted.

“We have to stop it!” Rainbow shouted.

“Twilight Sparkle!” 

All heads turned to face the regal alicorn herself, Princess Celestia.

“Twilight, I expect a response from my stude- oh my me what is that? Who is he?”

The princess was growing frantic. She was scared now.

“That thing is a death-train. I am Epic of Altai, and my father wants control of your kingdom.”

“Oh, my. Well...”

“There's only one chance we have at taking this thing out before it destroys Ponyville. We have to use all of the magic we can muster. Twilight? You and the Princess focus a shield in front of the train. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, you two enter the train and take out the explosives. I'll take out the cannoneers. Everypony else, stay indoors.”

“Epic?”

“What, Rainbow?”

“I love you.”

They kissed. 

“Awww.” the crowd murmured. All except Spike. (But really, what else is new?)

Shortly after, the rebel group left the library, and their plan went into action.

Celestia and Twilight slowed the train with their magic, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash grabbed the explosives and disabled the charges, while Epic killed the drivers in balls of fire. However, as soon as he shot the fire from his horn, Twilight collapsed,as did Celestia. The train was slow enough nonetheless, and the five warriors came back to the library.


“Epic!” Twilight called out, “Epic! Stop!” 

Epic's horn fell back to its original color. Twilight prepared to explain. 

“Epic, I figured out why we are having the surges!”

Now, even Celestia turned to the student.

“Your magic, Epic. It's more powerful. Your raw abilities overpower mine and, even Princess Celestia's.”

“No- that's not possible!” Celestia chimed in.

“Yes, it is, Princess. His magic is destruction.”

“I see. Still, how is he here?”

Epic took it upon himself to explain. He did, and Emerald entered the room. 

“Hello.”

“Um, hi.” Fluttershy beamed with excitement.

“I'm sorry everypony, but I have to leave. I have to instruct my guards to take out these 'tanks'.”

She flew off.