Faust recovered quickly, and a new bridge was quickly made for the Mareitanian soldiers to cross, faster than the Equestrians could retreat as they were forced to defend themselves from the Mareitanians already there as they made their retreat. Luna placed herself in the rear as Celestia tried to get their ponies to safety, picking off the oncoming Mareitanians as they ran towards her. She changed to her blades as they got closer, and blood spilled as she held the Mareitanians back.