“Okay, everypony,” Twilight began.
“Everybody.” Fighter corrected.
“Can it, Fighter,” she quickly cut off. “It’s true that we’re insanely underprepared for the situation, but I still think that we should go in and deal with Nightmare Moon now.”
“Seriously?” Rainbow Dash asked incredulously. “We’re just going to ‘wing it’ and go in there with no plan whatsoever and just hope that it all works out in the end?”
“I don’t know,” BM said. “That’s always worked for us in the past… somehow.” He then turned around. “Then again, it’s not smart to rely on the kindness of the universe; especially when I’m involved.”
Twilight took in a deep breath before continuing. “Look, it’s true that we’re really unprepared and lacking in a proper strategy right now, but we’ve always triumphed over villains in the past, even when things looked the most hopeless. Plus, the longer we take trying to get ready, the longer Nightmare Moon has to wreak havoc and corrupt the world around her, which seems to be the case for the recent Nightmare entities – being drawn out by proximity to Black Mage’s evil or Fighter’s stupidity – and that could all mean seriously bad news, not only for Princess Luna, but for all of Equestria.”
There were some uncertain looks between the group, but they (the ponies) knew there was a sense to what Twilight was saying, and she was seldom wrong.
“I still think this whole plan is stupid, but that’s never really stopped us in the past,” BM deadpanned.
“We’re gonna be heroes!” Fighter exclaimed, with his arms in the air.
“Then I get to throw another ‘Heroes Party’ when we’re done!” Pinkie Pie added.
Black Mage just placed his hands to his head to try and stop his brain from herniating itself.
Once all of them were ready – or resigned – the group made their way across the rope bridge, towards the castle.