        Eventually, the group moved into the great hall, about midway between the dias with the throne, and the large doors which led into the room.  After one last check of equipment, Celestia’s horn began to glow.  Bright rays of light shot from her horn to Lyra and the Guards, and then she closed her eyes, concentrating.  A moment later, the entire hall lit up like noontime.  Twilight squinted her eyes, while Luna took a step backwards, dropping to her haunches at the base of the throne.  In a flash, nothing but the afterimages of the group remained.  A faint shimmering showed where the group had been.