Deep in the western reaches of the Crystal Empire, two unmoving walls of wood, steel and creatures stare at each other, keeping up a stalemate long ignored in the south.

One planned assault from the Ponies, accompanied by a Royal Guard assigned nearby, may be able to disrupt this deadlock.

Done For The Fifth Annual Equestria At War Writing Contest!

Thanks to my proofreaders Cerdic and Rex for dealing with me and helping fix slip-ups here and there.

(While there isn't much Gore, aside from brief descriptions of scenes, I figured it'd be better to be safe than sorry!)