My Little Pony: Equestrian Girls/Sodor On Vacation
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Season 5: Beginning of the Invasion
Episode 13 (74): Finding Celestia
Nighttime around Equestria usually should be a typical night, ponies and all other species alike should be fast asleep, kids entering the Dream World with Luna or for occasions, celebrating Nightmare Night, in Earth terms, Halloween. But this night, is different, it's crawling with changelings all because of Chrysalis' takeover. But in the night, some figures are zooming by from the rooftops and by dark alleyways as they sneak into Ponyville. It was the three teams the resistance sent out. They manage to get to the entrance to Ponyville.
Thomas: Alright, so this is Ponyville. Hard to think I could go here.
James: I can imagine since it's inhabited with disgusting changelings.
Star Swirl the Bearded: Well, we need to get in the town to try to get to Canterlot otherwise Celestia and Luna are gonna remain trapped forever.
Percy: I agree, but how are we gonna go in?
Flash Magnus: We'll send in the distraction team to try to clear up the changelings that are all around the town. Once that's done, we'll be able to move in.
Somnambula: Then we have no time to loose, let's get these changelings to follow us and keep you guys from getting caught.
Rockhoof: Let's make sure these changelings get what's coming to 'em.
The distraction team set off in Ponyville, while the other teams raced off to the woods to keep shelter. As they were walking down the path, they hear buzzing coming from above, as they hid in an alleyway.
Rebecca: We got to get those changelings away from here, but how.
Zecora: We need something with range to take those three out, before they can find us.
Stygian: We could do a magic spell.
Rolling Thunder: Yes, but that would be detected rather quickly.
Sunset Shimmer: I think we know a long-ranged weapon that can help take them out. Percy, care for a demonstration.
Percy: I like your thinking Sunset, watch and learn you guys.
He lifted his front legs and revealed his wrist blasters and aimed them at the three changelings. He fired three shots at them, and they downed the changelings as they crash into some trash bags. One of the changeling sentries heard the crash.
Changeling Sentry #1: Who's there?
Percy: Watch this.
Percy activated his teleporting, and as the changeling sentry continued to where the three had landed, Percy appeared behind him and tapped his hoof on him.
Percy: (Whistles) Hey, hasta la vista, baby.
He shot him as he skidded across the ground, and didn't move after that. He blew the smoke off the barrel as he smirked at the team.
Short Fuse: That, that was….
Ember closed his mouth before he can scream.
Ember: Dude, if you try screaming, you'll alert the whole hive.
Short Fuse: (Muffled) Well sorry, now could you please release my mouth.
She ultimately released his mouth.
Short Fuse: (Whispers) What I meant to say was, that was totally fricking amazing! How did you do that.
Percy: Let's just say, I've had plenty of practice learning my powers and these bad boys.
The group continued on their plan, while following behind but hidden is the other teams.
Tempest Shadow: So far so good, they seem to be doing well.
Shining Armor: I don't know about you all, but I think the Steam Team really are bringing an edge for this mission. We might actually do this.
Iron Will: You got that right Shining, though I hate waiting around here, I wanna bash some bug heads.
Gordon: I'll agree, the longer they do this, the longer our mission will take. We need to storm in and find them.
Henry: I don't think that's such a good idea.
Edward: Henry's right, rushing in would only make the situation worse than it needs to be. Right now, Ponyville has dozens or more changeling sentries, if they take them out, that gives us a clear shot to move further in until we get to Canterlot. No doubt the entrance will be crawling with a changeling army anytime soon.
Pony Flash: Smart observation Edward, with any luck, our distraction team will be getting us further in no time.
Toby: Hopefully nothing bad happens to them.
As the teams continue trudging through the forest, the Distraction team managed to take out more changelings down their path at the moment, so they took the time to at least chat.
James: (Shudders) I'm surprised you don't kill the buggers, they're hideous.
Charlet: We can't really kill them, they're still living beings and they deserve a second chance, from Starlight that is.
James: Y-Yeah, I guess, but still they look hideous in this form, it almost makes me feel sorry for the changelings we know Ocellus, Thorax and Pharynx.
Ember: You know Thomas; I'm actually surprised how much we're covering more ground. We thought we wouldn't get this far.
Somnambula: I agree Thomas, I must say, you and Sunset do make a good team together and I'm proud of her for leading us this far. (Kisses his cheek) I'm sorry, I just can't help myself.
Thomas: It's fine, I guess. But thanks for the encouraging words Ember, I think we could make it if we just push on.
Suddenly, they see 11 sentries drop down with spears, 6 of them with their weapons and the others without them.
Changeling Sentry #1: Well now, look what we have. It's the resistance, along with those new ponies, Chrysalis would be pleased when we capture them.
Sunset Shimmer: Not a chance fangface, we're taking back this town and you can't stop us.
Changeling Sentry #2: So be it, changelings attack!
The changelings charged as the resistance charges towards them. Charlet was dodging and weaving past an incoming changeling and his blast. With one shot of her horn, she sends that changeling crashing through the window. Ember and one sentry were clashing with their spear and staff. He fired a blast at her as she dodged it and fired fire at him, he tried blocking the blast with his spear but it melted, until she performed an uppercut on the changeling with her staff, breaking one of his fangs as he crashed into the ground. Zecora and another sentry are fighting with their spears, the duration has been relatively smooth, until she disarmed his spear and stabbed the spearhead in the stomach of the sentry. He groaned in pain as she threw into a wooden fence.
Zecora: Don't worry, you'll live. I'm not capable of taking lives.
Percy was having a blast for one changeling. As he charges at him, he uses his teleporting to get out of the way. And that continues on, the changeling is getting agitated.
Changeling Sentry #3: Stay still, you little green bug.
Percy: Hey, I'm no bug! For that, you get these, say hello to my little friends!
As the changeling charged at him, Percy started firing at him, the changeling stopped moving as he was bombarded by the blasts. After that, he dropped to the ground groaning. He blew smoke off of the barrels. Somnambula was leading a sentry on a wild goose chase as she was leading him all over the place. He was getting agitated as he aimed his spear. She sees a series of clothes' lines and got an idea. She flew up and the sentry didn't see that and screamed until he took two lines with him as he crashed to the ground.
Somnambula: I hope you have a cleaning bill for those clothes. (Giggles)
Stygian was dodging blasts from an incoming changeling as he fired another beam and Stygian matched it as the beams meet. Stygian tried his hardest to increase his beam and he did as it blasted the changeling far away from the town. Rolling Thunder and Short Fuse were flying to try to escape a sentry with a spear and a changeling soldier. They were zipping across many buildings trying to shake them off, the changelings were getting so dizzy they didn't see a building in their direction and they crash right into it.
Short Fuse: Yeah, take that you….
Rolling Thunder: Wanna wake the whole bloody neighborhood with your screams.
Short Fuse: Oops, my bad.
Rebecca fought one changeling with a spear as their weapons clashed, he was bulkier than the others.
Changeling Sentry #4: You think you can stop us, we've already taken over all of Ponyville and Canterlot, there's no point in even trying.
Rebecca: Yeah, keep dreaming pal, we will stop you and take back our towns.
Her eyes glowed bright yellow and her body suddenly glowed as bright as the sun until she fired a sun beam from her horn sending the changeling flying and crashing into a shed. Sunset was firing her magic at one changeling as he fired back. Their beams collided as Sunset struggles to hold hers. Then she had an idea, using her magic she teleported away and appeared behind him. The changeling fired his beam and using her sword she deflected the beam and it hit the sentry sending him to the ground. Thomas was fighting the biggest one with his bladed spear. As their weapons clashed, they butt heads.
Changeling Sentry #5: So you're the so-called new alicorn that some of our scouts have been talking about. I must say, it's a pleasure to meet you, but you won't be around for much longer once we're done with you.
Thomas: Not in a million years' buddy.
He blasted him with his horn as he skidded back, he then powered up his hooves and fired a beam of gold dust at him which sent him crashing into a wall of an abandoned house.
Thomas: (Snickers) I hope you have insurance to cover the damage.
The group laughed at Thomas' joke.
Percy: Now that's a good one Thomas, good one indeed.
Somnambula: Most excellent Thomas. (Kisses his cheek)
Sunset Shimmer: (Sighs, thoughts) This is gonna take some getting used to, but at least I know she isn't stealing him.
The group continued trekking through the town, Zecora noticed something going on with Sunset.
Zecora: Speak your mind Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer: (Sighs) Zecora, I know Somnambula doesn't mean it, but I kinda feel jealous that she's getting too close to my boyfriend.
Zecora: Yeah jealousy is a terrible sin, but if she's not trying to steal him away, then you shouldn't worry Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer: I hope you're right Zecora.
The other teams watched the other teams continue their trek.
Nia: I'm not gonna lie, but it's seems as though they're succeeding.
Ahuizotl: I'll have to agree with you my friend. With any luck, we may reach the army hanger for Chrysalis.
Capper: Couldn't say that better myself my five-armed friend.
Tempest Shadow: Alright guys, we're moving in. Let's keep a low profile until we reach the entrance to Canterlot.
So the two teams continue through the forest to get to Canterlot, meanwhile in the castle, there were a few changelings as they flew across the different corners of the castle. In the dungeons, every pony and creature were locked in the dungeons guarded by changeling guards. In the basement of the castle is covered by goo and has two cocoons containing Celestia and Luna, and in a separate spot has the pony counterparts and Spike in a cell while Chrysalis has Princess Twilight stuck to the ground.
Queen Chrysalis: Princess Twilight, I still can't believe in all honesty that I've managed to capture you and your pathetic friends. Your precious resistance can do all they can to stop me, but they'll never succeed.
Princess Twilight: You really think so Chrysalis, but soon your forces will fall at the hands of my friends, along with my secret weapon.
Queen Chrysalis: Really now, we'll just see about that. Now then, I wanna know more about this so-called new alicorn, who is he?
Princess Twilight: I'll never tell you him, you'll never know who he is.
Queen Chrysalis: You really think so, well my forces did give me a brief description of who he is, someone with a number one cutie mark and wings bigger than that of Celestia. Doesn't that ring a bell Princess Twilight, tell me who he is now and maybe, I'll spare the agonizing pain I'll inflict on you
Princess Twilight: I'll never tell you anything Chrysalis,
Queen Chrysalis: (Growls) You're starting to lose my patience, take her back to the cell.
Changeling Guard #1: Yes, your majesty.
They took her back to her cell with her friends. Since their cell is close to where Chrysalis is, they need to whisper.
Pony AJ: (Whispers) Did they get anything out of ya.
Princess Twilight: (Whispers) No I didn't, the Steam Team are safe.
Pony Rainbow: (Whispers) Are you sure Thomas and his friends will be able to stop Chrysalis.
Princess Twilight: (Whispers) I'm sure of it. They have the powers and capabilities they need to take out Chrysalis.
Pony Pinkie: (Whispers) I hope so, being cooped up in here is no fun at all.
Pony Flutters: (Whispers) You're telling me; I sure hope Angel is okay.
Pony Rarity: (Whispers) I'm sure he'll be okay darling; you have nothing to worry about.
Spike: (Whispers) I think Thomas would crush Chrysalis to show that bug queen who's boss.
Princess Twilight: (Whispers) I hope so Spike.
Changeling Guard #2: Your majesty, what's our next move.
Queen Chrysalis: You two keep watch on Twilight and her friends, while I consult my henchmen.
So she flew off to a secluded area with a call potion in hand. She found a cauldron and poured the potion in it, as it steamed up revealing two changelings.
Changeling #1: Your excellency, you called us.
Queen Chrysalis: Indeed, I do, I want a status report on how the takeover is going along.
Changeling #1: It's going quite smoothly, we've managed to find and capture more civilians that evaded capture.
Queen Chrysalis: Hmm, well, at least that's some progress. Any luck in finding the resistance.
Changeling #2: Well your majesty, we've just got word that our sentries that we're stationed in the right side of Ponyville have been knocked out by what they've seen is some of the resistance and you would not believe who is in that squadron, the number one alicorn is what they're calling him.
Queen Chrysalis: WHAT?! Make sure you gather every soldier within the ranks and bring them out to the gates, and tell them, when they do find the resistance, eliminate them! My takeover will not falter at the hands of the resistance! And bring me that number one alicorn when you see him!
Changeling #2: Yes, ma'am.
The mist disappeared as the call was finished. Chrysalis was mad but breathed in and out to calm herself as she looked at the view.
Queen Chrysalis: The resistance thinks they can take away my victory, not so fast. I have an army of changelings waiting at the entrance to your precious castle. You'll be under siege when it comes to my forces. I will defeat you all, and soon enough, I will have my fangs around that alicorn and make him bend to my will. (Laughs evilly)
After a while, the three teams reached the end of the town until they were at the entrance of Canterlot. They were hiding in a rocky outcropping as they scanned the scene.
Mistmane: No doubt Chrysalis would be aware of our presence. There's going to be a bunch of guards.
Daring Do: You got that right, but we'll bring them down.
Silverstream: Oh, the suspense is killing me, we should go there and take them out.
Starlight Glimmer: Shh, try to lower your voice just a little bit Silverstream otherwise, we'll all be caught.
Silverstream: Sorry about that.
Thomas: Alright you guys, we now know that if there's an army waiting for us, we need the offensive/defensive team to take that army this instant, before they have a chance at getting ahead.
Star Swirl the Bearded: Quite right Thomas, Iron Will's gonna lead the team directly to the army.
Iron Will: You got that right, one side will be taking the right side of the army, while the rest take out the left side. I will take Henry, Nia, Star Swirl, Flash Magnus and Silverstream. Daring Do will take Edward, James, Toby, Ahuizotl and Skystar. All in favor, right side!
Henry, Flash Magnus, Star Swirl the Bearded, Silverstream & Nia: I! I! I! I! I!
Daring Do: All in favor, left side!
Edward, Ahuizotl, James, Princess Skystar & Toby: I! I! I! I! I!
Thomas: The Distraction Team will follow close behind trying to knock out anymore sentries that are in the town. Tempest, I want your team to be hidden before we can advance to the army, I don't wanna risk having you get caught.
Tempest Shadow: Agreed Thomas, follow my lead everyone. You really do have a gift Thomas, a gift of leadership that I truly appreciate.
Thomas: Thanks Tempest, now then, let's get moving, otherwise the opportunity will sell itself short.
The two teams raced off while the Stealth and Rescue stick to the shadows to avoid capture. The army waits for Chrysalis' command to start attacking on her signal. Then, a green blast of energy was coming towards them until they exploded a boulder. They managed to get themselves and see that the boulder is in pieces. They look to see who was firing that shot, and they see Percy waving at them with his blasters in hoof.
Percy: You want us, come and get us boys!
The army glared and charged at him, only for the Distraction Team to arrive.
Thomas: Distraction Team, attack!
The team charged towards them, and as the army was paying attention to the Distraction Team, they didn't see the second team coming towards them led by Star Swirl.
Star Swirl the Bearded: My friends, attack!
The second team charged towards them, taking the army completely by surprised as they plowed through. Ahuizotl was bashing through hordes of changelings and using his tail to fling some changelings away. Iron Will was charging full steam ahead and using his horns to plow through scores of changelings. Daring Do was using a lasso she has and threw it at some changelings, which gave her an idea.
Daring Do: Yo Ahuizotl, you getting what I'm thinking.
Ahuizotl: Same here my friend.
With his tail, he grabbed more changelings and Daring Do grabbed some with her lasso and he threw them at her direction and the same for Do as they crashed together. They cheered as they fist/hoof bumped. Silverstream and Skystar were working in tandem and used their hooves and claws to kick and slash at the changelings. Flash Magnus is using his shield to block off the blasts and charging in to bash and smash changelings in his wake. Nia and Edward were working together, Edward was blasting them with his blasters and horn while Nia used her magic to levitate her Bo staff to knock away any changelings. She then switched to her bow and fired explosive arrows at them, some more came with spears as she whipped out her sword to meet their attack head on.
Nia: (Grunts) This is a lot harder than we previously thought. Can we take them all?
Edward: I know so, we fought a bunch of dark minions and Diesel's cronies, fought off shadow ponies and Midnight minions, and showed Cadence and Shining what we can do against a squadron of changelings. I'm sure we can hold our own if we can just work together Nia.
James: You should listen to Edward, Nia, us Sudrians never give up and we never will.
James was skating with his skates while his ax is levitating due to his horn. He then swung his ax down creating a shockwave that sends changelings across. Toby is using his scythe to smack around changelings due to his horn. He then slammed his hooves down as tree roots sprouted and grabbed changelings as they wrap them and pin them down. Henry was using his Nunchucks to whack and smack away army forces, and using his back hooves, he slammed them onto the ground and vines sprouted and smacked, wrapped and slammed changelings on the ground. Henry could see more coming in.
Henry: Geez, these things just keep coming.
Toby: Then we just keep on fighting, remember we Steam Team never give up and we have our other friends to back us up.
As the two teams continue fighting the army, the third team quietly went to the gate and slowly went through to Canterlot. The castle's city was a wondrous site but now, it's eerie and abandoned. The team stick to the shadows as they see changelings flying by.
Emily: (Shudders) Those changelings are really unsettling; I'm surprised you managed to get them to reform with the help of Thorax.
Starlight Glimmer: Well, it was a bit of a hassle, but after sometime, we managed to get them to change their ways, minus Chrysalis.
Gordon: No surprise there, I mean from what I've heard, she is extremely stubborn and is quick to aggression. There's no doubt in my mind that she'll be around here somewhere.
Rockhoof: Let's hope we don't see her anytime soon, if she saw us, she'll compromise things further. We need to be as stealthy as possible until we reach Celestia and Luna.
Tempest Shadow: Exactly Rockhoof, you guys follow our lead and stay as stealthy as you can. If changelings start getting suspicious, take them out.
So the team continue to stick to the shadows, as they were trudging through an alleyway, Gordon somehow managed to knock a stack of cans, which alerted two changelings.
Changeling Scout #1: Who's there!
Changeling Scout #2: You think we should go there.
Changeling Scout #1: Uhh no duh, of course we do.
Emily: (Whispers) Real smart Gordon.
Gordon: (Whispers) How was I supposed to know that there will be blooming cans in my way.
Shining Armor: Guys, now's not the time. We need to get rid of these two before our cover is blown.
Suddenly, they hear hollering as changelings were pelted by eggs, they looked up and saw an airship soaring by, led by Captain Celaeno and her group of pirates.
Captain Celaeno: That's right, you scoundrel changelings. The resistance has brought along some help from the far seas. Hang on tight, me hearties, batten down the hatches!
Starlight Glimmer: Might I ask who that is!
Tempest Shadow: Let's just say, she's one of our nuttier members of the resistance. But she's good help when she provides it, and now she's providing a good distraction. Let's get a move on.
The team raced off to the castle, through the shadows. They managed to get to the castle and slip inside. The castle was dimmed slightly but there's still light as they walk through.
Princess Cadence: This is so not like how I wanted to return to Canterlot at this time. It should be bright and cheerful, not dark and eerie.
Tempest Shadow: We'll find the princesses, don't worry. Do you know where we might find the dungeons, maybe that's where the princesses are kept.
Princess Cadence: Follow me.
Emily: (Whispers) Oh sure, a dirty dungeon will be a wonderful place to go into when searches for the princesses.
Gordon: (Whispers) There's no need for all that Emily, we'll find them. The resistance is counting on us to do this.
Emily: (Whispers) I was being sarcastic Gordon.
The team continues to look through the lower levels of the castle until Shining and Cadence see a door that was open. When they peaked inside, they see no changelings but they see it look like a military briefing room.
Princess Cadence: This must be their room where they plan out their strategies.
Pony Flash: You're right on one thing, these changelings are more sophisticated now than they're before.
Gordon: Which still leaves us with this question, what on Equestria, I almost said Earth, are Chrysalis and her changelings planning.
Starlight Glimmer: Well, they pretty much got Ponyville and all of Canterlot, so what could they doing next.
Shining Armor: I think I may have one.
They look to see a map that was drawn out and planned. Showing every single location in Equestria, from Manehatten, Fillydelphia, Las Pegasus, Baltimare, Vanhoover, Griffonstone, Yakyakistan, Seaquestria and the Dragon Lands and beyond.
Tempest Shadow: It's not just Ponyville and Canterlot they're trying to conquer all of Equestria. Chrysalis is playing a dangerous game.
Capper: No kidding, if she keeps this up, she'll run Equestria by total force.
Emily: We can't let that happen, we're gonna get the princesses and hopefully, everyone else.
Starlight Glimmer: At least that's some good news.
Tempest Shadow: I'll probably have to write all of this down. Capper, make sure you get every note of what I say.
Capper: You got it.
Tempest Shadow: The rest of you follow Rockhoof, he'll lead you to the dungeons.
Princess Cadence: We'll do Tempest. Be careful.
Tempest Shadow: I'll manage Cadence.
So the rest raced off to the dungeons, they notice two guards guarding the entrance to the dungeon.
Starlight Glimmer: (Whispers) We need to get past these guards.
Mistmane: We need something quick and nimble to knock them out.
Gordon: I believe I can do this, watch.
Gordon activated his super speed with the help of his wings and using his hammer, he slammed into the two guards as they fly down and fall to the ground unconscious.
Emily: No offense Gordon, but doesn't that seem like a bit much.
Gordon: Hey, it gets the job done, otherwise more changelings will be coming at us.
Princess Cadence: Alright you guys, settle down. Now, let's find Celestia and Luna.
They walked into the dungeon and they see a whole bunch ponies, changelings and a bunch of different species locked in. They were in shock seeing this.
Emily: Oh man, how could those changelings be so cruel and heartless.
Starlight Glimmer: Trust me, I know, but at least you have Ocellus, Thorax and Pharynx to keep you company.
Pony Rainbow: Yo, is anyone there.
Gordon: Rainbow Dash! Oh my gosh, thank goodness. Wait, O, the indignity, this isn't the Rainbow Dash I love.
Pony Rainbow: What are you….
Princess Twilight: Alright, before there's any confusion, allow me to clarify. Girls, these two are members of the Steam Team, meet Gordon and Emily. Dashie, Gordon loves the Dash in the human world. Flutters, Henry loves the Fluttershy in that world. Rarity, James loves the Rarity in that world as well. Applejack, Toby loves the human you, I, Edward loves Sci-Twi. Pinkie, Percy loves the human you and Thomas, the next heir is in love with Sunset Shimmer.
Pony Rarity: Oh, well at least that takes care of the confusion.
Emily: Sorry to intrude on the conversation, but where are Princess Luna and Celestia.
Princess Luna: We're right here Ms. Emily.
They look to see Princess Luna and Celestia in a separate dungeon, as the rescuers came in.
Princess Cadence: Princess Celestia, Luna, thank Equestria that you're alright.
Princess Celestia: And we're glad you're all safe as well. Oh, it's a pleasure to see you again Emily and Gordon.
Emily: At least you girls are safe, we're gonna get you out of here.
Princess Twilight: Hey, what about us?
Princess Cadence: Sorry Twilight, but getting all of you could make us a bigger target. We're gonna try to get you guys, the next time, we're gonna get you guys.
Pony AJ: Please do, I hate being cooped up in here.
Gordon: Now I get the same feeling, hate being stuck in the shed not being able to do anything.
Pony Rainbow: I'm starting to see resemblance between the two of us.
Rockhoof: No offense your majesties, but we really need to get going, otherwise Chrysalis will catch on.
Princess Celestia: I agree, use your shovel to break the chains.
Rockhoof: Certainly, your majesty.
He used his shovel to crack the chain for the door. With that, Celestia and Luna were released. Tempest and Capper arrived just as the princesses were released.
Tempest Shadow: Your majesties, it's so good to see you again.
Princess Luna: It's good to be back, now we must make haste to the resistance base.
So the Stealth and Rescue team with the princesses raced out of the castle to try to get out of Canterlot. The princesses burst the gate open and as they're running, they see the two other teams fighting the changelings until they hear this.
Gordon: Princesses coming through!
James: They've got the princesses, alright.
Percy: What's our next move Thomas?
Thomas: Fall back!
Sunset Shimmer: You heard my hubby, fall back!
The rest of the teams raced off away, until one of the changelings see what they got.
Changeling Soldier #1: They got the princesses! What should we do?
Changeling Soldier #2: What we always do, get them!
The changelings raced off after the teams, the resistance have a head start but the changelings were catching up. Thomas noticed this and made a determined look on his face. He stopped as the rest were passing by him.
Sunset Shimmer: Thomas, what are you doing!
Thomas: I'm buying you guys time, trust me Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer: I trust you Thomas, but be careful. (Kisses his cheek)
Sunset raced off to the others, Thomas brought his legs out to stabilize as he channels his power. Gold dust start surrounding Thomas as his eyes turn gold. His horn created a gold aura around it, and with a mighty thrust up, a golden barrier is coming out of the ground, reaching almost as high as Canterlot castle, the changelings crash into the barrier and stop.
Thomas: That barrier will make sure you bugs don't try anything stupid and you won't be going through that anytime soon. See ya, you mongrels.
Thomas raced off as the barrier remains up.
Changeling Soldier #1: Uhh, the queen isn't going to be happy about this.
Changeling Soldier #2: (Growls) You think!
Meanwhile, everyone was back safe and sound, the princesses were greeted by many of their citizens. Star Swirl approached the princesses.
Star Swirl the Bearded: Your highnesses, thank the stars you're safe.
Princess Celestia: It's a pleasure seeing you safe and sound as well Star Swirl. I hope the two of us have a ton of catching up to do.
Star Swirl the Bearded: Indeed.
Princess Celestia and Luna then approached the Steam Team and Sunset Shimmer.
Princess Luna: Thank you for rescuing us Sunset and the Steam Team, we would like to commemorate you all for your actions when the invasion is finished.
Thomas: Thank you Princess Luna, and we'll keep fighting the fight to ensure that Equestria is safe and sound.
Princess Celestia: You and your friends have done a tremendous job in helping the resistance and your devotion to rescuing us. No wonder you were chosen to be the net heir to the throne.\
Thomas: (Blushes) Thanks Celestia, I won't let you down, you can count on that.
Princess Celestia: I'll make sure of that.
The night has been relatively smooth for the resistance. Emily, Nia and Rebecca were having a girl's night, while Gordon, James and Henry were having a bro's night, Percy, Toby and Edward were hanging with the Young Six. Thomas was looking out on the balcony as the wind blows through his mane, he was smiling, until he heard footsteps approach him from the side, it was Sunset.
Thomas: Hey Sunset, what are you doing here?
Sunset Shimmer: What, can't a girl visit the man of her dreams, hmm.
Thomas: (Blushes) Uhh, (Chuckles) I guess you're right.
Sunset Shimmer: So, what have you been up to?
Thomas: Just looking out to see how everyone is. It's hard to imagine that I get to be the next ruler, even thinking about it has made me a bit skeptical.
Sunset Shimmer: Hey, it's okay to be a bit skeptical, but I trust that you will be a good heir to Twilight's rule. And to be honest, you'll be really great.
Thomas: Thanks Sunset, you're the best. I wonder what the future will hold for the two of us.
Sunset Shimmer: I'm sure it does have something in store, there's beautiful scenery, beautiful buildings, all things that make Equestria all the more enjoyable, fun and romantic. I'm sure the two will enjoy a Hearth's Warming Eve, Nightmare Night or even attend all the special galas they hold in Equestria, it'll be lovely and romantic.
Thomas: And I'll be looking forward to those events if we ever spend a day in Equestria. But I think we should get some sleep.
Sunset Shimmer: (Seductively) I couldn't agree more baby.
Thomas knows that look from Sunset and the two of them walked in their room. Thomas laid on the bed as Sunset climbs on top of him as they stare at each other.
Sunset Shimmer: I could just stare at you all night, you're just so darn cute.
Thomas: Well, let's make this night even more special.
They lean in and kissed on the lips as their special night starts. Meanwhile, in the throne room, two changelings were blasted back by Chrysalis who was not happy.
Queen Chrysalis: You insignificant fools! You could've easily stopped the resistance from coming here in the first place! Now they have the princesses, which leaves us at a disadvantage!
Changeling #1: We're sorry your excellency, we didn't know they will strike at night. We'll try our best to not let that happen again.
Queen Chrysalis: You better, otherwise I'll drain you of your life-force! Get out of my sight!
Changeling #2: Yes, your majesty.
They flew away as fast as they could to avoid Chrysalis' wrath. Meanwhile, she went to the balcony to look out at Equestria.
Queen Chrysalis: (Sighs) They think they have what it takes to stop me, then they'll think again. I will show them no mercy, and we'll bring them a barrage full force. There will be no one stopping me from achieving my conquest on all of Equestria! That number one alicorn thinks he's got what it takes to stop me, but he'll think again. I will show him no mercy. (Laughs evilly continuously)
Meanwhile, on Sodor, it was relatively mild, but ever since the reveal of Thomas' death, children, people and even the engines of Sodor were feeling less cheerful, Sir Topham Hatt especially. At Knapford, Axel and Shane were next to platforms 1 & 2: Axel with the express and Shane with a goods train. Theo, Merlin and Lexi were resting in the middle of the station and Sonny had just arrived with a freight train.
Sonny: Oh hello you guys, I don't think I've met the likes of you.
Shane: G'day mate, names' Shane, I was one of the strength competitors in the Great Railway Show. Now who are you I reckon, one of Sir Topham's newest arrivals.
Sonny: Well, I've been working here for the past few weeks, though I'm still relatively new here. I'm Sonny by the way.
Shane: Well it's nice to meet you Sonny.
Theo: Y-You're a Great Railway Show engine.
Axel: Indeed, my friend, and I'm one of them, names' Axel, I'm one of the speed competitors in the Great Railway Show. I'm from Belgium and Shane is from Australia.
Theo: So, y-you've come to help us here on Sodor.
Axel: Indeed, Theo, we're all friends here.
Lexi: Well, minus the Anti-Rail League who resent us, along with S.C. Ruffey and the Spiteful Brakevan.
Shane: (Scoff) Believe me, those coppers are nothing but trouble. Pay no attention to them.
Axel: The same should go for Vinnie, we try so many times to change his ways, but it didn't seem to work.
Merlin: It's probably best you forget about him, he's a lost soul. Once a villain, always a villain.
Shane: (Sighs) You might be right my wizard friend; I think it's best if we forget Vinnie altogether.
Axel: Quite right, I don't want to even see, hear or anything that has anything to do with Vinnie.
Inside the office, Sir Topham Hatt is sitting in his office, filing paperwork but looking very depressed as ever. Accompanying him were Mr. Percival, Ms. Jenny, the Earl, the Duke & Duchess, Lady Hatt, Ruth and his mother Dowager Hatt.
Dowager Hatt: Oh, don't fret sonny boy, I'm sure you'll bounce back to your old self.
Sir Topham Hatt: Oh, I don't think that'll do for me mother, with Thomas gone, I just don't know what else to do.
Lady Hatt: It'll be okay dear, I'm sure it'll be okay.
Ms. Jenny: So, all of us right here practically know about Thomas' death, besides Stone right.
Mr. Percival: Yes, we haven't told Mr. Conductor, Junior, Patch and even Lily all about this. So, they're basically left in the dark.
Ruth: I hate not telling them of Thomas' death, it makes me feel bad.
Earl of Sodor: I know Ruth, I hate not telling them this, but we have to do it so that they won't be affected.
Duke of Boxford: At least we'll be able to reminisce the times we have with that famous number one.
Duchess of Boxford: Agreed honey, agreed.
Then, they hear something as a pink glow appeared inside the drawer of Sir Topham's desk. He brought it out which revealed a letter. He took it out and started reading it, his eyes widened when he saw who wrote the letter, he was so shocked that a tear has escaped his eye.
Ruth: What's going on sir.
Sir Topham Hatt: I-I couldn't believe it. We have to tell everyone in Knapford right away.
A couple yards away from Knapford, Vinnie rolled up and saw the engines staying at the platform.
Vinnie: Oh great, what are they even doing here, I got places to be.
Sir Topham Hatt and the others raced out of the office where the engines looked in surprise.
Shane: Blimey Sir Topham, the way you're moving about, it's almost like a sand blow is about to come here.
Sir Topham Hatt: Sorry about that Shane, but I've just got exciting news that you just want to hear.
Merlin: Oh, what's that sir!
Lexi: And what's that piece of paper you got in your hand?
Sir Topham Hatt: Well, I'm glad you asked Lexi, this letter was from Princess Cadence of Equestria. In this letter, contained something shocking but amazing. Thomas is back and still alive!
They were shocked at the news that was just announced. The engines were in amazement and whistled loudly as the humans cheered, Ruth was the most excited, jumping up and down, pumping her hands in the air and even hugging Sir Topham Hatt. Sodor's number one is back from the dead. But far away, Vinnie is not happy.
Vinnie: Oh, for Pete's sakes! The blue shrimp is back, now he's going to ruin everything.
George: Looks like you're on the same page as us.
Vinnie looked to his right and saw George and the lorries coming towards him.
Vinnie: How do you know how I feel?
George: Because me and my friends share the same resentment as you. You hate the Steam Team, hate Sir Topham Hatt, everything that has to do with Sodor.
Lorry #1: Agree, though some of us want the rails ripped up?
Lorry #3: Yo dummy, shut up.
Lorry #2: You lot are a bunch of idiots we're on the same side.
George: Oh, you three, shut up.
Vinnie: So you bozos are trying to achieve the same goal on getting rid of Sir Topham and these fools.
George: You got that right, but today is not the day to make a plan right now, but this will be a good day to show Sir Topham Hatt that the age of steam is no more, we'll show him that roads are better than rails. (Laughs evilly)
Characters in Order:
1. Thomas
2. James
3. Star Swirl the Bearded
4. Percy
5. Flash Magnus
6. Somnambula
7. Rebecca
8. Zecora
9. Stygian
10. Rolling Thunder
11. Sunset Shimmer
12. Short Fuse
13. Ember
14. Tempest Shadow
15. Shining Armor
16. Iron Will
17. Gordon
18. Henry
19. Edward
20. Pony Flash
21. Toby
22. Charlet
23. Nia
24. Ahuizotl
25. Capper
26. Queen Chrysalis
27. Princess Twilight
28. Pony AJ
29. Pony Rainbow
30. Pony Pinkie
31. Pony Flutters
32. Pony Rarity
33. Spike
34. Mistmane
35. Daring Do
36. Silverstream
37. Starlight Glimmer
38. Princess Skystar
39. Emily
40. Captain Celaeno
41. Princess Cadence
42. Princess Luna
43. Princess Celestia
44. Sonny
45. Shane
46. Theo
47. Axel
48. Lexi
49. Merlin
50. Dowager Hatt
51. Sir Topham Hatt
52. Lady Hatt
53. Ms. Jenny
54. Mr. Percival
55. Ruth
56. Earl of Sodor
57. Duke of Boxford
58. Duchess of Boxford
59. Vinnie
60. George
61. Lorry #1
62. Lorry #3
63. Lorry #2