I love everything about this. The lighting, the sparkles in her jewelry and mane, and the flames starting to form on mane. My favorite has to be that expression on her face. There’s so much restraint, anger, and sorrow behind it.
Kelkessel really nailed that expression. Despair very clear in her eyes at the idea of falling and transforming into Daybreaker, but at the same time you can tell she’s seriously considering if it would be worth it if it kept her ponies safe.
(This is a HOI4-related pun, please laugh)