The Imperial Fleet began come into the docks to unload their troops and supplies. When the flagship arrived, a band began to play just as the Emperor was walking down the gangplank.

After the band finished playing, the Imperial forces got to work unloading. Imperial trains were being lowered from the Imperial transport ships and placed on the tracks. The whole landing port was abuzz of activity. More soldiers were marching from the boats and grabbing crates, weapons, and ammo and placing them on the train.

Luna was looking around and saw her sister walking towards her.

"I'm glad you're alright, Luna," she said. Matthew soon walked up to the two of them.

"Good to see you again, Celestia," he said.

'Likewise," she replied. Cadance soon walked up to the three. Matthew looked around and saw none of their guards. Celestia saw what he was looking for and explained that Cadance's husband led them to try and retake Ponyville. "And there's been no word back from them yet," she finished. Another young woman walked up.

"Allow me to introduce, Princess, Twilight Sparkle," said Luna. Matthew bowed to Twilight. Just then, an Imperial general with blond hair and blue eyes walked up. With him was a woman with brown hair and chestnut colored eyes. Celestia knew who those two were and let Matthew introduce them to the other three.

"This is my second-in-command, General, Takeru Takashi. We just call him, TK. And with him, is his wife, Hikari Takashi. Call her Kari." After everything was explained, Matthew told them to get ready to head out. Celestia, Twilight, and Cadance went to the Princess's Royal Coach, while Luna went with the Emperor and an Imperial officer wearing white armor. When Luna saw the engine, she was in awe that this engine would be pulling this large military train. The engine had 4 small wheels up front, with 4 large wheels behind. It had a large funnel meant to help control the pressure from the steam build-up. The cab was small and open. In the tender, was a large amount of wood, which Luna assumed was the fuel for the engine. They climbed into the cab of the locomotive. Sweetie Belle soon climbed in with three other girls her age.

"These are my friends," she began. "Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Babs Seed." Luna explained the Babs was the one who saw the first of their cities to come under attack. She also lost her parents when that happened. Matthew could tell that Babs was upset when her parents were mentioned and kept quiet out of respect.

Just then, they heard the conductors whistle and started the engine. The man with the white armor began to throw wood into the firebox of the engine as Matthew took the controls. The train moved out of the city and into the Equestrian mainland. The Battle for Equestria was about to begin.