The capital is burning. Changelings swarm through the streets. The Princess has been incapacitated, and the Royal Guard is in full retreat. However, not every member of the Guard was taken out in the first few minutes of battle. It is said that discretion is the better part of valor, and three stallions who escaped the initial attack take this saying to heart. They don't plan on saving the day, but they certainly plan on surviving it.

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