The villagers of Hogsmeade kept to themselves, as the war loomed over the heads of adults and students alike. Nikita, on the other hand, longed for a change of heart amongst both her family and friends. Though she knew of the rebellion and Equestrian threats, she kept hoping and praying for a small moment of joy.

Nikita staggered along the streets of Hogsmeade, which looked barren as a single stone lying lifelessly on the ground. She took a steady breath, calming the overflowing feeling of fear and offense.

"Hello? Is anyone home?!" Nikita called as she walked cautiously into a small wooden cottage that she considered home.

Her sister, Mathilda, longed for nothing more than a better place to call home. "I'm hungry and done with this stupid house! I shouldn't even be calling this a house..." Mathilda would say. Nikita didn't care for the looks of the small, cobble cottage one bit.

The food shortage amongst the Witches and Wizards had always been an everlasting problem. But since the war had begun, it had only gotten worse. The food that came from the villagers of Hogsmeade was always given to Griffin's Army, no exceptions.

Some citizens had given up and left the village completely to join the Equestrian folk for their large buffets and meals.

Nikita, Mathilda, and some other people of Hogsmeade village came together to create a petition against all their food going to the GA. Their efforts were ignored, furthermore. The Wizarding World had never seemed so lifeless and unpleasant as it is. Nikita, who had zoned out into a lifeless state, was brought back to her hopeless case by the call of her sister, Mathilda. "I thought I heard you!" Called Mathilda excitedly, charging down the stairs and hugging her sister relentlessly. "I have some decent news." Said Nikita, hoping that this would satisfy her sister for a day or two. "What is it?" Said Mathilda dreamily. She's probably thinking of something more gratifying and brilliant then what I am about to tell her... Thought Nikita hopelessly. Nikita told her sister anyway. "Well you see, Twilight Sparkle has agreed to be the next leader of Griffin's Army."

Mathilda's eyes widened breathlessly, obviously surprised beyond belief. "That means that we'll need to lead the rebellion against... Twilight..." Nikita's smile faded, along with the smile that had once been plastered onto Mathilda's face. Any stroke of brilliance that the two relatives felt had faded like the fireworks that once exploded in the sky. Nikita breathed in deeply, thinking positively about their current position in this all around catastrophe. "Well... we could join the army. It would give us the benefit of the doubt!"

Mathilda sighed briefly and expressed concerns about joining the army. "Nikita, It's not that simple. The Rebellion and townspeople would HATE us! They were our only social connection! Plus, it would go against the will of our people." Besides, why would they allow us of all people into the army?"

Nikita stared down at the ground decisively.

"Yeah, I guess your right..." She sighed. Nikita was always reluctant when it came down to giving up.

Mathilda eyes lit up suddenly. "Actually, we don't have to be part of the army to help the wizarding community! Clearly we could talk to Twilight and help out the army and the higher leagues in some way or another." Nikita wrapped her arms roughly around Mathilda's neck. "Mathilda you're a genius!"

And the two women set out to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to speak to Minerva McGonagall and Twilight Sparkle.

The two girls reached the metallic gate of Hogwarts, shaking. Nikita's tics kicked in suddenly, nerves controlling her every movement.

They reached a tall wooden door, which lead to the Great Hall of Hogwarts. Mathilda sighed and poked her sisters hoof, bringing Nikita back to earth. The two girls wandered into the castle, hoping that they wouldn't have a confrontation with anyone who knew their identity as the leaders of the rebellion. Nikita, who had once again zoned out and started to wander, ran aimlessly into someone.

"Who are you?!" Said the pony ruthlessly.

Nikita stared up with much fear. It was Twilight Sparkle.