We were heading back to Ponyville on two boats that we stole from the Japanese Mafia.

Celestia: When we get back to Ponyville, I'll have to take you to Canterlot.
Rainbow Dash: What for?
Celestia: There's something important regarding you, and your boyfriend.
Rainbow Dash: What?
Celestia: I cannot tell you now. I must wait until we get back into the United States.
Rainbow Dash: If it's that important, I understand.

Meanwhile in the Griffon Kingdom.

Twilight: *On telephone* Yes Doctor. I have just arrived here.
Dr. Robotnik: *On death egg* Excellent. You must get defenses set up. A shield generator should be around your position. We can use it for the Death Egg, and then the Pony Alliance will not be able to defeat it.
Twilight: We'll be victorious, and all of Equestria will be in our control. *Laughing*
Robotnik: *Laughing as well*

Four hours later, in Canterlot. Celestia was in her room with Rainbow Dash.

Celestia: *Looking around room* At first I didn't think it would be possible, but I gotta stop fooling myself. I feel old, but do I look old to you?
Rainbow Dash: No. Of course not.
Celestia: *Looking at herself in mirror* You're right. I look exactly like I did three hundred years ago.
Rainbow Dash: What exactly are you telling me?
Celestia: I'm telling you, that soon you'll have to deal with what I'm doing. When 1,500 years old, you'll know what I'm talking about.
Rainbow Dash: I don't think I'll ever be that old.
Celestia: That's where you're wrong. I can't live much longer with my old age, and I'm afraid, soon that I'm going to die.
Rainbow Dash: Princess Celestia, you can't die.
Celestia: It happens to all of us. Even immortal ponies like me. It just takes a lot, and I mean, a lot of time. *Laying in bed*
Rainbow Dash: Why do you want me, of all ponies to take your job?
Celestia: Because, you're loyal, and brave. There's just one thing you need to do.
Rainbow Dash: What?
Celestia: You have to defeat your sister, Twilight Sparkle. *Closes eyes*

Celestia soon passed away.

Rainbow Dash: *walks out of castle* I can't do it. *Sits down* Twilight is too powerful for me to take down.
???: That ain't the Rainbow Dash I know.
Rainbow Dash: *Looks up* Applejack.
Applejack: That's right.
Rainbow Dash: But you were killed at that POW camp.
Applejack: Several hours later, unicorns working for MI6 sneaked by, and brought me back to life. Then, I got back to Ponyville, and I heard from Pinkie Pie that you were supposed to be here for something Celestia wanted you to do. I overheard your conversation with the Princess, and I think you have what it takes to defeat Twilight in order to become the princess.
Rainbow Dash: I don't have what it takes. Twilight nearly killed me when we were rescuing Cadence, and I can't beat her.
Applejack: Than, the Nazis have already won. You were our only hope.
Rainbow Dash: No one else can defeat her?
Applejack: Only you. I remember when you were pushing that train up the hill to get us to the Grand Galloping Gala, and you said, "I think I can, I think I can." Now, you ain't acting like that.
Rainbow Dash: You know what? You're right. I think I can defeat Twilight.

2 B continued