Luna awoke to the smell of the sea. A lot had happened in those four days trying to find the Imperial Empire. Luna and Sweetie Belle got to know each other during the journey. Luna learned that Sweetie Belle didn't care about what others thought of her relationship with Spike, or about the Dragon DNA. The main thing she wanted was for Spike and her to be happy. Sweetie Belle also learned that Luna was still beating herself up for an argument between Celestia and her that nearly ruined the kingdom. As she began to get ready, she had a few thoughts going through her head.

'I wish that this never happened to Equestria. Why did our home have to be attacked by those monsters?' she thought. Luna was deeply worried that her sister would not be able to hold what was left of their home against the invaders. There was also something else bothering Luna. 'How did the Imperial Empire have all this together in just a short amount of time?' She felt very confused that an army of over twenty-seven million infantry, thousands of cavalry, twenty thousand tanks, hundreds of artillery, and large amounts of supplies could be ready to move right after getting word about the Lennex Empire. 'I'll save that question for the Emperor'. After getting dressed, she walked over to Sweetie Belle's bed to wake her up.

"Wake up Sweetie Belle," said Luna. Sweetie Belle slowly woke up and saw Luna in a uniform and dark blue cloak. Her shoulders had a crescent moon. Luna's small black crown sat on her night sky blue hair. One thing Sweetie Belle never understood is why no one in Equestria ever tried to at least take her on a date.

"What's up?" she asked. Sweetie Belle hadn't been the same since Spike was taken from her. She had nightmares that Spike was having terrible things done to him. Luna tried to help, but nothing worked. What Sweetie Belle did wonder was if the Imperial Emperor would use Spike like the Empire of the Knights planned to do. 'If he does that, then I'll never see Spike again'.

"We're meeting the Imperial Emperor today," explained Luna. After Sweetie Belle started getting ready, Luna walked to the bridge of the ship. When she arrived, Admiral Aang was there waiting with some of the crew. Luna found it strange that the Imperial forces wore both blue and gray uniforms. 'I thought an Empire would all wear the same uniform, or have armor to wear'.

"The Emperor woke a few minutes ago," said Aang. Just as he said that, a man with red hair and glasses walked in. He had on a crisp blue uniform with what looked to be an officers hat. Luna was in awe by the presence the man had just by being there. She could also feel a lot of stress coming from him. "Morning Matthew," said Aang.

"Morning," the Emperor replied. When he looked at Luna, he began to get a smirk on his face. "Cheating on Katara, are we?" the Emperor said in a sneaky way. Aang's face went into complete shock which sent the Emperor into a laugh. Luna couldn't help but to join in. After another minute of laughter, the mood went to serious.

"My name is Luna. I'm one of the four rulers of Equestria," Luna explained. Matthew's eyebrows rose sharply, and he straightened. This was perhaps a very unorthodox meeting with a foreign power, but that was no excuse to slouch like a drunk'.

"Last time I was there, I only got to meet Celestia, sorry I never got to meet such a lovely young lady such as yourself when I was there last time," The Emperor said as took of his hat and gave a gentlemanly bow. Luna began to get a tinge of pink on her cheek's from the gesture, comment, and something she couldn't describe.

'I just met this guy and I'm already blushing around him' Luna thought. 'He doesn't look like an Emperor, just a regular officer, but he has a dark blue cloak like mine'. Fortunately for her, Matthew didn't notice her blushing. She began to explain about the other rulers and that Celestia's student became a ruler after learning about friendship. Aang then interrupted.

"One of her friends was taken captive by the Lennex Empire," he began. "Apparently, that person has Dragon DNA thanks to the Knights." After Luna explained everything that happened, Matthew went outside the bridge. Luna watched as he went outside and turned to Aang.

"Why does he seem to be conflicted?" she asked. "His heart seems to be divided on what to do".

"It would be better if he explained it," Aang replied. Sweetie Belle walked into the bridge just as Aang said that.

"Let's go outside and talk to the Emperor Sweetie Belle," Luna suggested. They went outside where the Emperor was looking towards the front of the ship.

'This will help us hide from the Lennex Air Force' Matthew thought to himself. He knew that the Imperial Royal Air Force could outfly and outshoot their Lennex counterparts, but he wanted to make sure they didn't get hit. After the attack on the Imperial West Coast Defense Fleet, he was more careful with protecting the Imperial fleets. He soon heard footsteps and looked to his left. Luna was there with a teenage girl.

"This is Sweetie Belle, Spike's girlfriend," Luna told him. He was glad to hear that the young boy found someone who didn't care about the Dragon DNA part of him. When Matthew saw Sweetie Belle crying, he bent down to her level and told her something that helped cheer her up.

"I swear on my title of the Imperial Emperor and my life, we will get your boyfriend back," he told her. Sweetie Belle sniffled, desperately holding back the urge to hug the man, managing a stuttered 'thank you'. Luna also felt a pride in her chest at his words.

'This man is a lot nicer than any other ruler I've met.' When the Matthew stood up, Luna walked up to him and hugged him.

"Thanks," she told him. Matthew was caught off guard by the hug, but returned it. Luna decided to ask about one of the things that had bothered her. "Why do you seem to be happy with all this fog?" she asked. Matthew looked at Luna in surprise.

'How did she know I was happy about the fog?'

"A few weeks ago, one of our fleets was attacked. No one had time to prepare and we lost a large number of ships that day. The one that really gets everyone is the IES Freedom. All of her 2,000 crew perished in the attack. This fog allows us to hide and not get hit like that again," he told her. Luna felt horrified for the losses.

"How many of your forces were lost that day?" she asked. Matthew's face went hard and his voice cold when he replied.

"7,534 brave men and women were lost." Luna and Sweetie Belle were shocked. "40 Ships lost and 60 damaged. We also lost 100 aircraft and some 400 civilians were killed as well," he finished. Matthew looked away from the two. Luna walked up to him and saw some tears roll down his cheeks.

'He feels responsible for those people' She put a hand on his shoulder. When Matthew looked over, he saw Luna giving his a small smile, which he returned. When Matthew looked out to the sea again, he noticed the fog beginning to lift. Matthew noticed a sailor going into the bridge.

"Pvt. go below deck and sound general quarters to the ones asleep on the job again!" Matthew ordered. The sailor saluted as he replied.

"Right away Emperor!" Matthew turned to the bridge where Aang was waiting.

"Aang, order all hands to their stations!" he yelled. The Emperor looked out to the front of the ship with Sweetie Belle and Luna. When the fog lifted, the two were shocked at the size of the Imperial Fleet. "Over 8,000 ships are in this fleet," The Emperor told them "From wooden ships to the massive big gun Battleships like the one to our right" When the two looked to the right, Their mouth dropped. The ship had twenty large guns and many smaller ones. After seeing all these ships, Luna had one thought in her head.

'The Lennex Empire will not win this fight' Sweetie Belle however, had a much different thought.

'I'm coming for you Spike. Just hang on'.