Picard walked over to the replicator and said, "tea, Earl Grey, hot."

Baa-rr-mm!

The warmth caressed his hands like a mother holding her child in a loving embrace. The sweet aroma sending clarity to his mind as the room came into focus. He let out a sigh as he eased into his white chair and pulled his red commander's shirt down. The twinkling of the stars stared back at him through the window.

Beep Beep!

"Come." he shouted out as the door opened.

"Captain, I'm not sure any of the life forms on E-12 have obtained warp capabilities yet but we are getting some unusual reading from the surface. It is almost as if some of life forms can bend the fabric of space and time to their will in the most peculiar way." said Data.

"What are you saying?" asked Picard.

"I believe that these life forms may pose a threat to the crew if angered. I suggest limited contact with them is most advisable." said Data.

"Data, are you familiar with the prime directive?" said Picard.

"Of course, sir." said Data.

"Well Starfleet Command has suggested against it. They believe it to be best to not passing up on this opportunity. So see if there is anyway you neutralize this energy that they use to affect the world around them." said Picard.

"That would be ill advised of you, sir. We have no way of knowing if it will harm them in any way." said Data.

"Data, I don't want excuses. I want options."

"Yes, sir." said Data as he turned to leave.

The crystals of Ponyville Castle gleamed as Celestia's sun shined through the tinted glass. Multiple designs and shapes shined throughout the castle. The sheets on a bed riffled as the baby dragon tossed and turned as he gripped his stomach.

Baaa!

Twilight sat up in her bed as Spike slammed opened the door. "Twilight! I received an urgent letter from Princess Celestia. She needs help." said Spike as fear gripped his eyes causing his knees to shake.

The letter flew across the room as Spike struggled to keep up. Her eyes gluing to the parchment as she scanned over the document.

Dear Twilight Sparkle,

You'll have to excuse my informal request of you this early in the morning but it is imperative that you were reached as soon as possible. As you may or may not be aware, the cloaking spell for Equestria has vanished. I'm afraid the failure in the spell attracted the attention of some aliens. I have no idea what this means for Equestria but you must assemble the Elements of Harmony and meet me in Canterlot immediately.

The fate of Equestria may rest on your shoulders.

Sincerely, Princess Celestia.

"Spike, pack our bags. I'll gather the rest of the Elements." commanded Twilight.

"Ugh… Why do I always get the tough job?" said Spike.

"No time to complain, Spike. We need to hurry." said Twilight as she unfolded her wings and flew through the door.

Twilight wings grew tired as the day went on but she couldn't give up now. There was just too much to do and Celestia's sun wouldn't go any slower for her.

Smack!

Twilight's muzzle filled with screaming pain. "Ye Ow!"

Twilight opened to find the thing she hit was Derpy. "Are you okay, Derpy?"

Derpy slowly nodded her head as her eyes spun back into place.

"Hey Derpy. Could you watch over the castle while we are gone? It would be a huge help." asked Twilight.

Derpy stood up as she saluted.

"I knew I could count on you." said Twilight as she smiled.