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// Rally The Troops 
// Story: Celestia VS Luna 
// by Pinkamena666 
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	After about two hours, Twilight had managed to teach the unicorns the light spell Celestia had taught her. She then trotted up onto the hotel's porch and faced the crowd. They all turned to face her, too, listening intently.
"All right... Um... I'm not sure how to say this without causing worry, so... I'll just say it like it is..." she announced as all the ponies seemed to lean in. "Celestia's been poisoned!" This caused tons of murmors and conversations throughout the crowd. "She's doing just fine!" Twi called, making everyone stop and look at her again. "She just needs rest, but that leaves us without a leader! However, the princess corrected this problem... and put me in charge! And, I'm supposed to lead all of you in a fight against Princess Luna and her minions to save all of Equestria! This will be the toughest fight I, or any of you, have had to face! Now, I know I'm nowhere near as powerful... as skilled... as clever as the princess... and will not hold it against you should you choose to back down! Your life is yours and yours alone and no pony can say otherwise!"
The group broke out into soft murmors again before her friends stepped out of the crowd.
"We're with ya, Twilight," said Applejack, naking the unicorn smile.
"And so are we..." said Bon-Bon, as her, Lyra, and Derpy stepped up.
"And us," said Vinyl, stepping up with Octavia.
"And, don't forget about us," said Diamond Tiara as she and Silver Spoon stepped up.
Trixie stepped up beside Twilight and put a hoof on her shoulder. "We're all with ya, Twilight Sparkle."
Twilight smiled back. "Thanks, Trix."
"So, what's the plan?!" called Braeburn.
Twi looked at him. "The plan is simple surrounded by complexity!" she announced so all could hear. "My friends and I need to get inside the castle to retrieve the Elements! They worked against Nightmare Moon and discord before, so they should work now! However, I doubt Luna will make it that easy! But, no matter the cost, we six must make it inside the castle!"
The group all nodded as Twi smiled wider, feeling comfortable in her new post. "Now, let's all take a brief break and gather our strength! It's a ways to Ponyville, and even further to Canterlot!"
The ponies all broke up and began chatting amongst themselves as Twilight stepped off the porch.
"Derpy?" she asked as the grey mare turned to face her.
"Yes, Twilight?"
"Are you ready for this?" she asked.
The cross-eyed mare smiled. "If those shadow ponies come back, I'll zap 'em all over again."
Twi giggled. "Good girl. Just be careful, okay?"
Derpy nodded as Twilight patted her shoulder. "Now, go on, Derp. Rest up."
"You got it, boss," she said with a smile, turning and trotting away.
Rarity then trotted up to Twi with a smile. "That was a very well-done speech, Twilight."
"Thanks, Rarity," said Twi with a giggle. "You girls ready?" she asked, seeing the other four behind her.
Rarity nodded. "We're all ready."
Twilight smiled and looked towards Canterlot. "Good... 'Cause this is one fight that no pony ever planned for... I just hope we pull it off..."
Pinks smiled. "Of course we will!" she cheered. "It's what we do."
"She's right," said Fluttershy in her gentle voice.
Twi smiled and nodded. "Come on..." she said, trotting away. "Let's rest. We got  big journey ahead of us..." she said, as the others followed.
The girls all found a nice spot to relax while they all prepared themselves for the danger ahead. It was gonna take all they had if they ever hoped to restore Equestria to its natural state...