Equestria at end

by Spadez

Chapter 4: Battle

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Techno grinned at the name. “Cool.” He said holding it up with his hooves. The gun had a long nozzle and when Techno looked through the scope, he could see past most of the trees. “Enhanced zoom?”

Rainbow dash nodded. Her rainbow mane covered her eye as she watched him.

Parts of the gun glowed and Techno could guess that’s how it got its name.

“Do you know how to fire it?” Twilight asked. She stepped closer to him.

“Yeah. I guess so.”

“Do you know how to reload?” Techno shook his head. “Here, I’ll show you.” Twilight smiled, taking the gun out of his hooves. “Wait idea.” Her machete appeared in front of her and she grinned slightly. “Here, you should actually use melee weapons for now.”

Techno smiled as his horn glowed red. He swung the machete and he nodded.

“Sir, Techno is it? Shall we duel?” Came a voice from behind him. He turned around to see Rarity and he smiled.

“You sure about that?” Techno asked. She nodded. “Alright then...” Techno jumped back and got ready.

“Three. Two. One. GO!” Rainbow dash called out.

Rarity dashed forward and made a basic jab towards him. Techno dodged the attack, swinging the blade which hit the metal of Rarity’s sword. Rarity jumped back and swung her sword at him. He just barely caught the blade with the hilt of the machete and sent the blade back to Rarity. He slashed at the unicorn once more, getting her lightly on the cheek.

“First blood!” Rainbow cheered. “Prince Techno wins the battle.”

Rarity panted and smiled, trotting up to him. “Well done.” She commented. “Hmm... You don’t look too bad for a stray too.” She said examining the colt.

Rainbow dash flew up to him. “That was so awesome!” She grinned.

“Thanks.” Techno smiled. He shuffled his hooves nervously, looking up at the mare.

“Alright girls, give him some space.” Twilight frowned. “He is a new recruit, let him settle in.”

“I have a question Twilight.” Techno said.

“Yeah?”

“Well, since I dimension hopped, does this mean you have your brother Shining armour?” He asked.

Twilight looked at him; an expression of sadness had swept over the mares face. “Had.”

Techno’s ears flattened. “Oh.” He looked down at the ground. “I’m sorry.” “What about Flash sentry?”

This time Twilight’s face had the expression of fury. “Don’t you EVER speak of that backstabbing bastard again you hear me?” Her face whirled around to meet his. Techno gulped nodding. “Good.” Twilight went back to normal and she walked into the house. Techno trailed behind her. “First let’s find you a room.” Twilight started walking up the stairs, each step she took the stairs creaked. She started trotting slower and she wobbled slightly.

“You okay?” Techno asked.

“Yeah.” She replied. They got to the top and she looked around. “No pony is really on this floor, just me and my friends.” Twilight said. She entered a room and Techno sneezed.

“Damn it’s dusty in here.” He frowned.

Twilight nodded. “But once you clean it up it’ll be fine.”

“Okay.”

“Let’s continue our tour shall we?”

***

About an hour later they finished the tour in the armoury. Techno looked around at all the weapons and suits. “You collect weapons from Celestia’s patrols I assume?” Techno looked over at Twilight.

“Eyuup.” She made an impression of Applejack’s older brother big Macintosh.  She looked at the armour and levitated a set of armour over to Techno. “Try this on”

“Okay.” Techno looked over the set. It was all black with a red marking on the forehead of the helmet.

“That is the symbol of the rebellion.”

“I take it this is all custom?” He fit the armour on. It fit well and he saw Twilight smile.

“Yes. You actually look good in that. Slimming.”

Techno grinned. “Really?” He saw Twilight’s face go a light shade of pink.

“Yeah.”

“Well. Thanks.” Techno stepped closer to her. “That means a lot.” He leaned in and closed his eyes. Twilight did the same.

“Hey guys what’s up!?” Rainbow dash burst in.

“AH!” twilight fell backwards, a light blush on her face.

“Wha-?” Rainbow dash raised an eyebrow before a look of realization swept over her face. A grin spread from ear to ear and she laughed. “Whoops!” “So Techno here IS your special somepony eh?” Rainbow looked over the colt who also was blushing and he looked away quickly.

“N- No.” He said. The alicorn stepped back and Rainbow dash lifted his chin with her hoof.

“I can see it in your eyes.” She laughed.

Techno gazed off into the mare’s rosy eyes and he frowned. “No.”

“Whatever you say, new guy.” She sung.

Twilight face hoofed. “How old are you again sergeant?”

“Two.” Rainbow dash replied with a snicker.

“Alright, two year olds get stripped of their flying privileges then.” The purple mare said.

“N-No! Anything but that!” Rainbow dash landed.

“Go see Spade.” Twilight ordered.

Rainbow dashes face lit up. “I haven’t talked to him in a while.” She said thoughtfully. “Okay.” And with that, she was out the room.

“Rainbow dash...” Techno and Twilight both sighed.  Twilight looked over at the colt and giggled. “Now that we’re done with the tour, it’s about lunch time; we should go back to the dining room.” Twilight said and started towards the door. “Coming?”

“Yep.” Techno said before catching up to her.

***

They sat at the table, Techno at one end of it, Twilight at the other. Every pony else surrounded the table. It was a few minutes before dishes were whisked across the table to every pony. Salad was on each of the plates with an apple beside of course. “Today’s supper goes to Techno, our newest recruit.” Every pony cheered. Now that Techno got a closer look at every one, he noticed there were more than just three alicorns. There where at least five. One was red with a navy blue mane. He recognized her. And then there was an all-white one. Twilight must have noticed him looking at the two. “This is game dancer,” She gestured to the red mare. “And this is frost.” She pointed to the white colt. “They are both generals.”

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