Luna added, “If anypony here has any qualms or wishes not to partake in the coming campaign, please let your voice be heard… and you will be allowed to return home.”
They were nothing if not merciful. Knowing the journey ahead would be one permeated with peril, uncertainty, terrors beyond imagination, and many more dangers, they would not allow their friends to risk their lives for something they did not wish to be a part of. But it was their choice, the Alicorn sisters waiting patiently, knowing that it could take quite some time for the mares to each come to an individual conclu—
“You kidding?!” Rainbow Dash practically screeched. She took off towards the ceiling, performing several loops and stunts to the awe-filled gazes beneath her. Pausing, she turned her confident-filled smirk onto the crowd. “Ain’t no way I’m passing this up! Spitfire can handle the Wonderbolts, but I’m gonna go monster hunting! Ah, yeah! So awesome!”
Pinkie Pie suddenly bounced to life from the carpet, appearing more like a spring toy than a living, breathing pony. “I’m with Dashy! This sounds amazing! Ooooo, I’m so nervouscited I could just POP!”
The pink mare exploded into an array of confetti and streamers, moments before reappearing in Luna’s flowing mane. She booped the former princess on the nose, whispering sharply, “Magic!”
Rarity sighed, waving her mane out of her face. “I suppose I could risk my life for this particularly daring, dreadful… and albeit exciting mission. Anything for you girls, that is.”
“I would like to meet these creatures for myself,” Fluttershy whispered.
“I’m game!” Spike declared, rising from his place on the carpet and taking flight alongside Rainbow. “It’s not every day you get to go traversing ancient temples and looking for monsters! I have a feeling this is gonna be one for the history books, Twilight!”
“Only if history wants to remember it,” Twilight replied, winking at Celestia and Luna. The former princesses smiled in response. “Count us in.”