A Major Threat

by DuhBankz

Chapter 4

The Ursa was tedious, it's movements were slow yet large. It had lost a lot of energy over the recent attacks, although it seemed like the beast could sweep away the cities with no effort. But it appeared that the people of the distant settlement were retaliating, as the Ursa brought in an attack it's arm would make a sharp motion in the opposite direction. "Trixie, what town could that be?" Twilight Sparkle asked. "You do travel, right?"
"I've never went in that direction, but I believe it is Dodge Junction." Trixie replied.
Twilight remembered her friend Applejack staying in Dodge Junction after a rodeo in Canterlot. They were famous for their rich cherry production. If the Ursa Major destroyed Dodge Junction then it would surely affect Equestria's economy. As the two unicorns continued to observe the Ursa's movements rain began to pour on Equestria. The raindrops pelted the back gates of Hoofington like thousands of tiny hammers, the obnoxious sounds began to annoy Trixie and she declared, "Twi, I think it's time we face our fears. I know you were given the responsibility to take on the Ursa yourself, but if you would accept the assistance of the great and powerful Trixie, I would be honored to help you in saving Equestria."
"Then let's do this Tri- Great and Powerful Trixie." Twilight said with a smile on her face.

The duo rushed towards Dodge Junction at speeds faster than the rain could fall onto them, but they were interrupted by a distant shout, "WAIT!"
Trixie and Twilight Sparkle turned to see none other than Princess Luna walking towards them. "TWILIGHT SPARK- I mean Twilight Sparkle, we need to have a word with you." Luna said.
"What is it Princess?" Twilight asked as Trixie backed up to not be in the way.
"You must face the Ursa Major alone, Twilight." Luna demanded in a spine chilling voice that echoed slightly.
"Why do I have to face it alone?" Twilight asked.
"The Ursa Major is a relentless force, I've found a spell that takes absolute concentration to successfully cast. I'm afraid if Trixie joins you, you will not have the ability to cast it."
"What does the spell do?"
"I read up on ancient times when the first Ursa Majors roamed Equestria, I found this book in the Everfree forest." Luna used magic to pull a book out of her travel bag.
"Hey! That's my book! I lost it back in Everfree, may I have it back?"
Luna gave the book to Twilight and whispered how to cast the spell into her ear. "You can take Trixie if you want, but you have been warned." Luna said as she backed away from Twilight Sparkle.
"I think me and Trixie can handle this Luna. Thanks for your help." Twilight said giving Luna a look of approval.

Trixie nodded at Twilight Sparkle and the two began their trip to Dodge Junction. The rain had made an absolute mess out of Twilight's mane, Rarity would destroy her if she saw her like this. As the downpour continued the two unicorns noticed the Ursa being distracted by something other than Dodge Junction. It was looking in the direction of Ponyville and it let out a wicked roar as it swiped at the sky in front of it. "What's it doing?" Trixie asked.
"I don't know, too hard to tell from here." Twilight replied.
The Ursa continued swiping at the sky until whatever had it preoccupied had left. The duo was getting closer and closer to the town and started to be able to hear every noise the Ursa made, it's monstrous steps, it's fearsome roars, and its great arms swiping at the ground. They could also see that Dodge Junction had barely been hurt, the smoke was rising from the ground where the citizens had set traps for the Ursa to step on. This must've been why it kept stepping away every once in a while. Twilight was sure the ponies knew it was hopeless, and that they were probably just preserving time.

Finally the two mares saw the rotting wooden sign that read "DODGE JUNCTION, 1 HOOF MILE AWAY." The sign looked like it had been through a lot, the corners were busted off and it appeared that some old text on the sign had been covered by paint, probably about what they are famous for. At this point Twilight could hear the screams of the ponies in Dodge as the Ursa slowly but ruthlessly attacked their small city. They were getting so close to the Ursa they thought it knew they were coming, and in fact it did. The Ursa stopped looking at the small town and with glanced towards the two unicorns approaching the town. After it fully noticed them it had an expression of pure fear on its face which soon turned to anger. The Ursa threw down what appeared to be a tree and stomped its way towards Twilight and Trixie. The Ursa's body stretched above the clouds hanging low enough to hide its head in the clouds. Celestia's sun was beginning to set and the battle of a century was about to begin.