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// Intro: The Launch {More added]] 
// Story: Project Harmony One. 
// by Megaskullmon 
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It's deep in the future war is being ravaged across the universe. A  war of order versus chaos, where the question 'What Do You Want' is whispered in the dark, led by a group who believed that only through conflict could a race grow. In this part of space, a run-down old station is floating in space. The station itself seems run-down and many parts of it seem broken and old from disuse. The doors of the docking bay are rusted and parts of it are broken. Inside the very station, dust clings to everything that it can. Along with broken computers and devices sparking now and then. Along the hall, there are many holes in the walls, wires and innards sprayed all over the ground. Some of them discharging whatever power they still have in them now and then.  A pipe broke seeming to release old distilled water, spraying all over.  While some areas of the tunnel are having some small plasma fires.  Along the hall, old broken bodies have covered the halls with blood.

Within the very core. The rods of the core... That would normally keep a limit on the reaction of the core. Most of the rods broke from their mountings and are deep inside the core. Attached to the very core is a  strange device that glows very slowly and pulses now and again. It looks older than the race that built this station. It's been used once and seems to have no power. It's trying to steal the power that is left at the very core. It glows brightly a few times and then dims again.  This very device brought this station back to a time of a very deadly war... The same war that is happening now. The inside of the station starts to creak and groan a hole in space opens up... A large fleet of ships. From a race known as the Vorlons. Flying by the station they don't seem to care about the old relic drifting in space. One of the Vorlon ships breaks off and sends a discharge to the station. The creatures with the very ship were hoping to destroy the station. The discharge goes through the very station. Entering into the device of time. It starts to glow brightly. Before it triggers to go another hole in space opens up.  The Vorlon ships... Along with its giant one known as the planet killer. The hole stays open long enough to cause the station to drift inside.

The station starts to creak and groan as it shakes and boxes fall and fly everywhere and crash into many walls. The station starts to break apart with strange lights forming. The device caused a  bright light and the station vanished. In another universe, the Moon and sun are being lowered. But the planet itself starts to shake and the sun and moon go haywire, the sun brightens up and the moon dances up and down like a basketball. The magic of Celestia and Luna fizzle out for the moment and they both pass out from the pain of this. A few days later, six ponies along with the two princesses spoke to understand what was going on. The other six were getting older and Twilight seemed to be engaged to another pony.

"Celestia, what do you think  it is?" Twilight said in a worried voice, her face full of unsure emotions as she looked at her former mentor.

Celestia lifted a  fork with her magic and took a bite of a piece of cake. She lifted a  napkin to her mouth to clean a bit and spoke. "I don't know Twilight but  I have my best on the matter. They will be searching for this issue.  But I'm having a bit of a worry, Twilight, something affected the entire magic of our world. Nothing can do that, not even Discord. So something  caused this and caused me and Luna to pass out from the pain."

A  pony yelled loudly with fear in its voice. "Princess! Look outside!  Something is moving along the sun and blocking part of it!" The ponies blink and rush outside, looking up to finally see it. A large thing was blocking part of the sun and moving along slowly on its own. They all looked in awe. How would they get up there? They can't get into space.

Rainbow Dash spoke with a laugh. "Yes,  something to do! We need to get up there!" Celestia looked at Rainbow and she knew deep down that there is no way for them to get there.

So maybe she should ask but then a guard rushed in quickly. "Princess  Cerberus is dead! The gate is no longer protected and one of Grogar's minions is trying to break through. We need you to come with us or it  will be an all-out war!"

How did this happen? A station shows up or something alien to the ponies and now Cerberus was killed. Maybe the evil of that land formerly known as dream valley. The magic shattering brought along a war that probably will start.

"It's been a long  road." The ponies would go through an industrial revolution. Buildings with heavy steel and smoke from the plants going into the sky. The  Pegasus takes the smog and removes it and disperses it.

"Getting  from there to here." The ponies start testing smooth bore weapons. "It's  been a long time." It would show the earth ponies firing rockets up into Cloudsdale to keep an eye on the gate into Tartarus. By using cables that have very weak cameras. "But my time is finally here." It would show that the ponies are building up their flying force. Airships,  High Wing propeller aircraft, Low wing Rocket aircraft, Pure rocket orbiters with the first observation satellite. To keep a closer eye on the gates.

"And I will see my dreams come alive at night" Then the ponies built a rocket plane... So they can explore their world at a greater height and understand more about what they don't know about it.  "I will touch the sky."

They start building faster, stronger computers to keep up with everything their learning. "And they're not  gonna hold me down anymore." It would show that the ponies have made teleport drives so they can get into orbit and start placing more satellites in space. "No, they're not gonna change my mind."

The ponies start building telescopes along with other races. As the races build an alliance to work together. "Cause I've got faith in my heart."  The ponies with the help of the other races start working on an  FTL movement with magic and science.

"I'm going where my heart  will take me." You see the ponies and other races making medical advancements. "I've got faith to believe." The pony forms a world alliance.

"I can do anything." The alliance starts working on robotics. "I've got the strength of the soul." The ponies start creating flying cars and such to get around. "No one's going to bend nor break  me." The ponies start creating magic bolt weapons.

"I can reach any star." They finally land a group of ponies on the moon placing a flag on the moon. "I've got faith."

They build an observation research station. "I've got faith." The ponies start building a rocket ship. "Faith of the heart." It shows Twilight making a speech. "It's been a long road" The Sun rises over the hills to show it's time to wake.

"Sometimes there is no way to say you're sorry to the ones long gone. Sometimes the long gone..will be there for you in the end. Never give up hope dream of a future with hope and harmony in your heart."

The sun began to slowly rise from the mountains beyond the horizons of Equestria, as the shine of the sun slowly entered and shone along Twilight Sparkle's bed. Twilight Sparkle slowly climbed off the bed and began remaking it, as she looked into the mirror to look at herself through her own eyes afterward. Twilight used her magic to grab her comb, clearing her throat before softly yelling with a gentle tone.

"Spike!!"

Looking at herself in the mirror, Twilight began to brush the comb through her midnight blue hair, attempting to brush through the knots and ties in her mane and tail to retain perfection, as her bright purple dye strand shone in the dim sunlight piercing through her window, sparkling ever-so-faintly. She then heard footsteps as her friend, Spike, came into the room. He had looked very different and aged, almost adorning the appearance of a teenager.

"Take a list, Spike."

Spike gave a gentle nod and grabbed a pen and paper, as he began to hear Twilight rattling off on what seemed to be an important, too-over-the-top to-do list.

"Now we need everything to get ready for the launching ceremony. First, we need to make sure the entertainment is ready... Same with the party and the uniforms. Then we need the food. To make sure the rocket is full of fuel. Make sure to make the dragon take a bath before he goes with me."

Spike wrote all that in and blinked looking up at Twilight, giving her a look that would say, 'This is a bit much, isn't it?'.

"Oh come on Twilight."

She gives him a look before taking the list and walking off, heading outside of her room, and entering what appears to be a hallway with three doors on each side. Slowly opening the door of the left side of the hallway, Twilight heard a small click and a loud boom as she was bombarded with an excessive amount of confetti, as the impact knocked her to the floor with a heavy thud she grunted in surprise and pain. After regaining her footing and brushing the confetti from her body, Twilight's expression soon crumbled to one of sadness as she slowly entered Pinky Pie's party room, where many party decorations and items were strung about with some items looking beyond repairable.

"Pinky Pie... Always the party animal..." Twilight would murmur as she felt one of her heartstrings being tugged, tears slowly rolling down her cheeks as they landed on the floor. She remembered the time when she first met Pinky Pie and had her famous "Welcome to Ponyville" party in what used to be Twilight's old home. She then began to search the other rooms of the hallway with each memory becoming more and more difficult to maintain composure. After looking through the last door on the right side of the hallway, Twilight Sparkle soon collapsed onto the floor in grief, sobbing quietly so Spike would not be able to hear her from down the hall. But, she then began to realize that she had a duty to fulfill, soon gathering her strength as she began to head outside to Ponyville.

"I have to say goodbye to them... I owe them that, at least..."

Twilight Sparkle, now outside of her home, began to walk around Ponyville as she took in many sights, the most notable being Robo-Ponies assisting earth-ponies in their everyday lives at work. It was truly amazing how much Equestria had advanced in the way of technology in just 1000 years. More painful memories began to fill Twilight Sparkle's head as she continued to wander the streets, seeing every store she once passed by have also become automated while the old buildings remained. It was safe to say that this once small village had now become a small city over time.

She looked at her list of entertainment with a small checkbox beside it, the first item on her list. She soon came across what appeared to be a small recording studio with a bright Neon sign right above the building, with two symbols; one symbol being a record to record player and the other symbol a cello string, first constructed by famous musical ponies Vinyl Scratch and Octavia. Twilight then enters the studio, listed by her side, as she then spots two ponies; Record Scratch, a unicorn pony who lifted her glasses to give her a simple bow, while Bow-String gave Twilight Sparkle a bow befitting Twilight's position.

"Record scratch? Bow-string? Are you two ready for the entertainment?"

Record scratch nodded, as she replied in an excited tone. "Oh yeah! We're Bass-Cannon ready, baby!" Bow-String looked at Record Scratch as if she were disgusted with her response. "Record Scratch, that is not proper etiquette for a send-off of this magnitude. We need to attempt to be more... proper, with our entertainment." Looking over to Bow-String, Record Scratch gave her a bit of a small glare. "Okay, I dunno what you just said, but now I'm pissed off." And soon, an argument over the value of music began to erupt between the two, as Twilight Sparkle began to slowly back out of the studio, leaving them to their affairs.

"Hmm."

Twilight would then turn to see what looked to be Sugarcube Corner, as she would then enter inside and see that the place had turned not only from making sweets but also turned into a full party store for all things party.

"Ahem is your boss here?"

Then suddenly an explosion of the party comes from behind her and a giggle. It was none other than one of Pinkie Pie's descendants, Streamer, as she would be giggly, as she had retained her balloon-esqe mane and pink color, but not as wild as her Grandmother. Twilight's expression of anger soon softens to a smile as she speaks.

"You got me Streamer. Are you ready for the party?"

"YES YES YES. As ready as I ever will be"

She makes a smile and it makes the Squeak sound. Twilight softly smiles then slowly walks back outside checking it off. Then she slowly walked to what used to be Rarity's house. More tears fall from her eyes as she looks at seeing twins. They seem to be working together. She calmly walks in and smiles.

"Ahem Needle... Thread. Is everything ready for the launch?"

Needle looks up and smiles.

"Yes, Thread will get them to you tonight."

Thread nods with a gentle smile. Needle and Thread looked like twins. Both are pure white with a red mane and tail. Cutie marks Needle and thread. As Twilight lifts the list into her sight and checks it off.

"Thank you, girls."

Twilight slowly heads back out while checking her list to see what was next; the next thing was checking the fuel. She would enter a building called the "House of Junk", where the fuel for the rocket was to be sold. Upon entering, Twilight would spot the descendants of Flim and Flam; two brothers called Flotsam and Jetsam, as both ponies would appear to be like their crooked grandfathers, but to Twilight's knowledge, the brothers had learned from their grandfathers' mistakes. "Is the fuel ready?" Twilight would ask the brothers as they soon began to dance in a strange choreography, with Flotsam replying, "Why, yes ma'am! Preparations have been made..." Then Jetsam soon finished his brother's sentence. "...And we'll be hoof-delivering it ourselves!" With that being said, the brothers stopped with their stingray cutie marks showing as they headed out to the launching area to begin preparations.

Slowly walking into what used to be the Ever-free forest, which had been cut back to add more to the town without fear of over-spending, Twilight Sparkle soon approaches the LaunchPad where she would see many ponies of different diversities, both earth-ponies, unicorns, and Pegasi alike, eagerly awaiting the launch. The rocket would appear to be painted with different colors with the main section looking a light blue and the wings being bright pink, while the rest of the body looked white as snow. Whispers began to arise among the rocket's crew as they soon pushed their Captain forward to speak with Twilight. The Captain, having removed her helm, appeared to be the descendant of Rainbow Dash but with a bright pink mane and tail, with the cutie mark of a Cloud Beam to match. Upon seeing Cloud Beam, she spoke.

"Cloud Beam... I see that your crew got you involved as well."

Her eyes were full of tears staring at the mare. So full of pain seeing her friend in this young one.

"Yes, and seeing how you were such great friends with my great grandmother, I thought it'd be an honor to be around you." Cloud Beam replied with a small, genuine smile.

With a small nod, Twilight spoke again as she scanned her faint purple eyes over the rocket. "And you're sure this rocket will launch?"

"Yes, ma'am. All preparations have been completed, we're uh... just waitin' for you and Spike." Cloud Beam replied, but she noticed the broken expression on Twilight's face as she spoke. "Are you alright, ma'am? Is there... Anything I can do..?"

Twilight slowly eyes Cloud Beam and, with a bitter laugh, she spoke. "If you could.. bring my friends back, that'd be great." Cloud Beam would look at Twilight with a completely stunning look, not knowing how to respond to that. Twilight then spoke seriously. "I just need to check-in at Apple Acres and see if the food preparations are ready." Cloud Beam, still a bit stunned and looking a bit concerned for Twilight, nods, and returns to her crew.

Twilight turns herself around and begins to head in the direction of Sweet Apple Acres, which was not very far from the launch site. As she got closer, she would see a row of tombstones glowing in the afternoon sun. She began to examine the names of each grave; Granny Smith, Apple Bloom, Big Mac, and finally Applejack. Putting her four legs tightly around the grave of Applejack, Twilight Sparkle began to murmur. "I miss you, Honest Applejack... I wish I could be there to hug you one last time before leaving..." She briefly closed her eyes as tears rolled down her cheeks a bit, hitting the top of the stone grave gently...

After recovering briefly from her grief, Twilight Sparkle began to make her way towards the barn where she found a green-bodied, blonde-maned mare, who was a descendant of Applejack by the name of Applepie.

"Are the food shipments ready, Applepie?" To this, Applepie replied, with the same country slang as her great-grandmother. "As sure as the sun's gon' come up tomorrow, we're all set for the big launch." Twilight Sparkle could not help but have this expression of sadness about her, as Applepie had taken notice and said with a sigh. "Look, Twilight... I know it ain't easy ta' say goodbye... But, it ain't doin' ya no good ta' jus' let all that grief tear ya up... Ain't healthy..." With two legs around Twilight's neck, Applepie spoke. "Jus' be strong an' say yer goodbyes... It'll be a big weight off yer shoulders... alright?" With a small nod, Twilight Sparkle replies with a small stutter. "I... I will... Just need to say goodbye to one last dead friend, before I go..." The words stung Applepie a bit but she nodded with understanding. "Take all the time y' need, partner..."

Twilight Sparkle, after regaining her composure, begins to walk towards a cottage that seemed to be occupied by a Pegasus, which she does not know very well but would like to get to know should she ever return. She would go behind the cottage and spot a grave, but she'd also notice a serpent-like creature with mismatched body parts hugging the gravestone.

"I, the Lord of Chaos," The creature began, "would miss you, Fluttershy... Without you, I would not have changed to become kind-hearted and have your friends trust me in the end... The thought of bestowing a hug to all five of you... was enough to make me smile."

He stops speaking looking toward Twilight tear's in his eyes, and with a smile, he spoke. "Worry not, child... I shall give Fluttershy your goodbye... You have bore enough pain in your heart..."

Twilight was, at first, speechless at the creature's words but she soon spoke with a small smile as tears began to well in her eyes.

"Thank you Discord..."

He gave a bow and went back to speaking to the grave. Twilight would walk back into town to check on Spike, who was ready to depart with her and so they did.

They walked up to the ceremony as calm, gentle beats of music were playing. Twilight Sparkle would listen to Luna's soft speech towards every pony, who gave Luna their complete attention.

"Today, we honor the Elements of Harmony, who have passed from our world. The one that is left to us, Princess Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship, and the one who has helped bring peace and harmony to our world, will be leaving us. We clap our hooves to the brave mares and stallions into the trek of the great Unknown..."

Thread brings the uniforms that turn out to be very high-tech magic space suits. The crew put them on and began boarding the ship. Twilight Sparkle would sit by Spike, hugging him briefly and tightly, beginning to board the ship but not before looking back and uttering a single word to all of the inhabitants of Equestria. "Goodbye..."

As Twilight begins to lay back and close her eyes, she overhears a voice over the intercom. "Prepare for launch on 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1..."

The rocket started to fire as Twilight held the chair tightly with her hooves, her vision shaking over and over. The rocket slowly begins to launch into the air, until the magic within the technology of the rocket begins to cause a chain reaction in the system to allow for lift-off. The rocket slowly begins to ascend into space, with its parts falling off, rendering said parts into useless junk. Once in space, every pony looks back at Equestria, watching until the planet itself becomes a faint dot to the naked eye.

As Cloud Beam looked at a strange thing and Twilight noticed a strange light blinking.

"What does that mean Cloud?"

Cloud looks back and clicks a magic button and a strange screen comes up. The screen would appear to be nothing but pure static, but a voice could be heard. "This is the Earth Alliance Station, requesting immediate assistance. The station has been overrun and a strange time vortex is interfering with all incoming transmissions. We require immediate rescue. My name is--" Soon the transmission goes to static as the message simply repeats.

"Something is out there princess shall we check?" Cloud Beam asks, looking a bit concerned.

Twilight Sparkle would hesitate but nod, as Cloud Beam and the rest of the crew begin to stir towards what appears to be a large object with no power, that appears to be drifting in the voids of space. Once closer, Cloud Beam presses a magic button as the ship's side-mounted lights ignite, illuminating the large object. Its size and shape alone could be enough to store an entire planets' populace onto it. Her curiosity getting the better of her, Twilight Sparkle looked at Cloud Beam and spoke. "Cloud Beam, search the area and see if you can find a safe spot to dock the ship... We need to know what happened here." Cloud Beam, though reluctant, obeys Twilight Sparkle as Cloud Beam would launch a detachable claw, the claw latching onto a nearby docking bay as Cloud Beam slowly begins to pull itself closer to the dock.

We need to wait for the ship to cool down before we can explore... Don't want this thing overheating' only for it to explode. That'd be a very bad idea." Cloud Beam says as she begins to shut down all the systems to the ship. Twilight Sparkle nodded, as she slowly begins to scan the station, her mind flowing with many thoughts of what could be inside.

"A new place for me to explore... And a new reason for me to finally say my goodbyes..."

"The heart... is full of hope... Saying Goodbye to one's life is not an easy task. But those that wish to know the path are clear. To all that wish to see the end and know... The truth... welcome... to Babylon five."