[The tactic works. Tower stares stupidly at the oncoming bird before taking the attack right in her chest, letting out a howl of pain before she collapses. Unfortunately for AJ, the sandstorm remains.]

Tower, return. [The red light pulls the hulking beast back into the ball, and Twilight raises an eyebrow at Applejack.] I'm impressed. I didn't think you'd have that much left in you at this point.

[She pulls out another ball.] Shall we continue?