So this picture started out as me just simply practicing drawing a background. I started drawing the cave and rocks first and then I added a lake, another cave and lastly the hive in the background. By Then I got to thinking of a scenario in which the mane six do a spec ops-ish style raid on the changeling hive perhaps to rescue somepony. I thought why not put Shinning armor in as the pony in need of rescue that would give the perfect excuse to draw Princess Cadence (I can't remember but I think this is the first time I have drawn her). I also included Spike because someone pointed out to me in the comments for one of my other pics that he gets left out of most of the action, so kudos to me for finally creating a scenario that would give me the ability to add him. So I hope you guys enjoy this most non-cannon picture.