*~Somethings wrong in ponytown~*

Loyal and royal part 2

As Michi braced herself for the inevitable impact, a sudden burst of movement in the corner of her eye caught her attention. In a dazzling display, a massive figure soared through the rain-swept skies, its powerful wings cutting through the wind with ease.

Michi felt a pair of strong hooves wrap around her, gently but firmly catching her in midair. She let out a gasp of relief as the unmistakable insignia of the Queen's Guard became visible on the armored flank of her rescuer.

"Hold on, your a young one," a deep, authoritative voice rumbled. "We've got you."

With a mighty flap of its wings, the guard lifted Michi to safety, depositing her gently on the ground as more members of the elite squadron arrived on the scene. Brilliant bursts of magic and the thunderous beat of hooves filled the air as the guards launched their assault on the towering, tentacled monstrosity.

Michi watched in awe as the skilled warriors, both pegasi and unicorn, unleashed a coordinated barrage of spells and aerial maneuvers, their movements fluid and precise. Earth ponies, too, joined the fray, their hooves pounding the ground and sending vibrations through the earth that shook the very foundations of the beast.

The creature let out a deafening screech, its tentacles lashing out in a desperate attempt to swat the pesky interlopers. But the Queen's Guard was undaunted, their collective power and discipline overwhelming the monster's raw strength.

The air crackled with the hum of magic as the Queen's Guard launched their relentless assault on the monstrous creature. Brilliant beams of energy lanced out from the horns of the unicorn warriors, their spells striking the beast's thick hide with thunderous impacts.

Powerful earth ponies, their hooves pounding the ground with earth-shaking force, sent tremors rippling through the creature's limbs, disrupting its balance and making it harder for the monster to focus its attacks.

In the skies above, the pegasi guards soared with unparalleled grace and agility, their wings a blur as they weaved in and out of the creature's grasping tentacles. Some broke off into tight formations, coordinating their movements to bombard the beast from multiple angles, while others engaged in daring aerial maneuvers, their hooves lashing out to strike at vulnerable points.

The monster roared in rage and pain, thrashing wildly as it tried to fend off the relentless onslaught. Its tentacles lashed out, snatching at the nimble flyers, but the guards' superior speed and teamwork allowed them to evade the attacks with ease.

Michi watched in awe as the battle unfolded, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and hope. She scanned the skies, searching for any sign of her friends, but the chaos of the fight made it impossible to discern their whereabouts.

Suddenly, a deafening crack reverberated through the air as one of the guards, a massive earth pony stallion, slammed his hooves into the ground, sending a shockwave rippling through the earth. The monster stumbled, its tentacles thrashing wildly as it struggled to maintain its balance.

Seizing the opportunity, the unicorn guards unleashed a barrage of spells, their magic coalescing into a brilliant, blinding light that enveloped the creature. The monster let out a howl of agony, its form wavering and distorting as the energy coursed through its body.

For a moment, it seemed as if the beast had been vanquished, but as the light faded, the guards realized that their assault had only temporarily incapacitated the creature. The monster, its flesh charred and scarred, slowly regained its footing, its eyes burning with a renewed fury.

Michi's heart sank as she realized that the fight was far from over. The Queen's Guard had managed to stop the monster's rampage, but now they faced the daunting task of clearing the surrounding area and ensuring the safety of the nearby town before the beast could recover and renew its attack.

Michi's heart leapt with relief as she spotted Cookie staggering towards her, battered but alive. The young pegasus rushed to her friend's side, wrapping a wing around her protectively.

"Cookie! You're alright!" Michi exclaimed, her voice laced with a mixture of joy and concern.

Before Cookie could respond, another familiar figure came into view – Milan, being gently carried by a powerful pegasus guard. The young unicorn's face was flushed with exhilaration, the adrenaline of their harrowing ordeal still coursing through her veins.

Michi's heart swelled with gratitude at the sight of her friends, safe and accounted for. But then, a sudden pang of worry struck her. "Aimi! Enzo!" she cried, remembering the two young ones they had left behind.

As if sensing her distress, one of the nearby unicorn guards approached Michi, his eyes filled with empathy.

"Your friends are still in the town, aren't they?" the guard said, his voice calm and reassuring. "Don't worry, we'll make sure they're brought to safety. I'll go with you to retrieve them – it's too dangerous for you to go alone."

Michi felt a wave of relief wash over her. "Thank you," she said, her voice thick with emotion. "I... I don't know what we would have done without your help."

The guard offered her a gentle smile. "That's what we're here for, young one. Now, let's go and get your friends to safety."

Michi nodded, steeling her resolve. With Cookie and Milan by her side, and the aid of the Queen's Guard, she knew they had a fighting chance of getting Aimi and Enzo out of harm's way.

As they set off, the sounds of the ongoing battle between the monstrous creature and the elite squadron of guards faded into the background. Michi's focus was now solely on the task at hand – reuniting with her remaining friends and ensuring their safe passage out of the perilous town.