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"Princess Celestia has been ponynapped!"
Everyone began talking at once. Princess Celestia? Captured? The time for action was now. They couldn't hesitate any longer. Italy clung to Germany shaking. He had yet to see what Discord actually looked like, but he was completely terrifed of facing him. Yet he had to. He was one of them.
Arthur tried to get everypony's attention but no one would listen. Finally, Rainbow Dash stood up on her hind legs and shouted.
"QUIIIIEEEEEEEETTTTTTTT!"
Everypony stopped talking and looked at her. She nodded to England who gave her a nod back.
"Discord has attacked sooner than we expected. The warning from future Pinkie Pie did help us prepare. We might not have found the actual Elements of Utopia or know how to use them, but we do have the next best thing; the Elements of Harmony. They defeated Discord once and I bet they can do it again."
America landed right in front of him. "Wait, are we going to attack?"
England looked Alfred straight in the eyes. "I don't know what else we can do."
The began talking but Italy didn't listen. The Italian stared at Ludwig and could feel pure fear pulsing through him. What if he lost him? He couldn't let that happen. He had lost too many people in his life and Ludwig wasn't going to be one of them.
Feliciano pawed gently at the German's shoulder which made him look over. "Was is it?"
"You can't fight! Please Doitsu, don't go with them! I can't loose you! What if you get hurt?" Ludwig kissed the boy's forehead and pulled him closer. Italy would have felt better if he had replied with something like he had to go it was why he was brought here or he wouldn't get hurt and even if he did, he was a nation, but Germany didn't reply. Feliciano could feel his heart growing icy cold as he realized this might be his last moment with the German.
"Alright! Everypony get with their kind. Unicorns in one group, pegasus in another, and earth ponies. I know we didn't do this last time, but Discord is stronger. We need to stay in groups." Twilight instructed from the front of the room. Everypony began to move and talk.
Pain throbbed in Italy's head as he began to hear a voice. It wasn't like someone was sending it to his mind, he was remembering.
"This is what will happen, Italy. Gather the Elements of Utopia. Stop Discord. Save me."
Save who? Who was talking to him? Ludwig appeared at his side. When did he leave? He pulled the Italian to him and held onto him protectively as England finished up speaking.
"Get a good night's sleep everyone. Tomorrow, we fight Discord!"
Italy shifted his position in the stra made bed. He felt sick. Now that they were on good terms again (and he was out of the hospital), Italy was sleeping in the Apple family's barn with Germany. There was only one bed now since they shared.
Ludwig warmth comforted him but only a tiny bit. He didn't want to fight Discord. At the same time however, he did. Discord had Romano. Italy was sure of that. There was so much that was on the line here. Why oh why couldn't he just go home?
The Italian sighed and snuggled closer to Germany. He should at least try to sleep. Feliciano closed his eyes and let his mind wander.
Italy laid there for a couple more minutes but found that he was unable to sleep. He rolled over onto his back and stretched out his hooves. Germany grunted lightly at the sudden shift but didn't wake up. How was he ever going to fight Discord? His ears pricked when he heard a knock on the barn door.
The door opened with a creak and a pony stepped in. She was a bit bigger than him, but still around his size. She was the color of the night sky and her mane contained the stairs and flowed freely although there was no wind. Unlike a regular pony, she had a unicorn horn and wings. What kind of pony was she?
"Oh Italy, good. I don't have to knock you out." She said with a smile. The Italian shook out of fear and tried to scoot closer to Ludwig.
"W-Who are you?" He asked terrified. The pony just smiled and sat down in front of him.
"I am a friend little pegasus. Do not fear me. I have much to tell you and only little time. Follow me." She stood and began to leave the barn. Feliciano looked at the sleeping Germany and half hoped that he would wake up and tell this girl to go away. The Italian scrambled to his hooves and he followed her.
"Why are you here? Do you know where fratello is? Are you on our side?" Already, Italy was bombarding her with questions. She just chuckled and unfurled her wings.
"I am here to help you. I do know where your brother is. I am forever on the side of Celestia." She replied. The night pony leaped into the air and Italy followed her. They began to fly for awhile until clouds blocked the Italian's view of the ground.
He still didn't know why he was following her. It was like none of this was real. It was like-
"Am I dreaming?" Italy asked suddenly. The night pony laughed.
"I was wondering how long it would take you to figure it out. Yes little one you are dreaming. I can only talk to you through your dreams since I am the keeper of the night after all." Finally the clouds moved and Italy could see large city below them. He remembered this place from England's lessons. He was currently looking at Canterlot.
The night pony lead him towards a large castle that the Italian knew Princess Celestia lived in.
"This is where Discord is. He has stolen the throne from Celestia. Do not worry about her however, she is perfectly fine. Inside this castle you'll find him." Italy tried to remember every single word that this pony spoke to him. It was all so important.
The night pony smiled and chuckled. "Oh yes, a certain somepony wanted me to tell you something."
"Ve? What is it?" Italy asked looking at her. The night pony leaned closer to him.
"I'm suppose to tell you, 'Don't give up, Italia. I'll be waiting for you when you learn the truth. Remember what I taught you and follow your heart.' "
Italy opened his mouth to reply but suddenly there was pain. Feliciano was positive that there was someone else in the dream. Someone was watching them. The night pony touched her horn to the Italian's head.
"Go now, Italy. Save Equestria, Celestia, and you're brother." She backed away and smiled sadly. "And save me."
Feliciano opened his eyes and found himself back in the barn. He knew where Discord was and he knew where Romano was. Who was that night pony? Who was the message from? Italy tried to remember everyone through out his entire life but that was a task in itself.
Italy sighed and got out of the bed and began to pace. His wings unfurled and stood up as he thought. All this information that he had been given, it was all very important but he couldn't make heads or tails of any of it! Feliciano knew that he wasn't the smartest nation. So why was all this given to him? Why?
Ludwig groaned and yawned. He looked over the the Italian with confusion.
"Feli, come back to bed."
There was no that he'd be able to sleep now. Italy wished he could somehow explain everything that had just happened to Germany, but he wouldn't understand either. For now he tried his best to push the dream to the side. He wouldn't forget it, but he needed to sleep.
Tomorrow they would fight Discord.
