Book 1 The wolf and the magic

by Dunmore Wolfgang

Chapters

Chapter 1: A new start (EDITED)
Chapter 2: a new start PT.2 (EDITED)
Chapter 3: Storm of secrets (EDITED)
Chapter 4: Leave it all again (EDITED)
Chapter 5: Order and Fear (EDITED)
Chapter 6: Alone no longer (EDITED)
Chapter 7: Fear shall be known (EDITED)
Chapter 8: Tears of Death and Tears of Life (EDITED)
Chapter 9: Lessons and creations (EDITIED)
Chapter 10: The End Of The Start

Chapter 1: A new start (EDITED)

Book 1, the wolf and the magic. Chapter 1, a new start, part 1

I let out a panicked yell as I fell through the portal and landed on the ground with a loud thud.

I looked around and wondered where I was. I checked my gear over to make sure it was intact.

I began to think about what happened and how I came to be here, where ever 'here' is.

I Dunmore Wolfgang, age 23. N7 of the Alliance navy and 3rd human specter. Now, to figure out where the hell I am.

My gear was intact, my M-8 Avenger rifle, my M-3 Predator pistol, my black widow sniper rifle, my N7 Tempest smg, and my Scimitar shotgun where all in good condition. I took out the Claymore sword that was on my back. I looked it over and saw no damage; I checked my N7 infiltrator armor quickly and only saw scratches.

I took off my helmet to check it over. My hair was the common High and Tight cut, I had dark green eyes, my face had scares on it and my left eye had 3 distinct scar lines over it. My facial structure was solid and weathered. I have been through countless battles and I have lost a few friends. I will have to stay calm in this new environment.

I raised my Avenger rifle up as I moved forward, my Kuwashii Visor helped with the targeting system of my weapons.

I moved slowly till I heard a voice, I took cover quickly in a bush.

I saw where the voice was coming from; I thought I lost my mind "A.....purple pony.....okay...what is going on?" I continued to observe this pony.

Pony's POV+

"I'm glad Zecora told me about this new book. Can't believe I haven't read it before, she's a good friend, I wonder what the rest of my friends are up to. Oh well, I have to organize the library's books when I get back anyway" I continued on my walk back to Ponyville, but stopped when I heard a rustling in the bushes.

"Whose there?! Come out now!" I demanded but I heard a buzzing sound and looked back at the path.

"Changelings'! Oh no, I got to get back to town!" the changelings' approached me, there was 3 of them. I backed up and prepared to blast them with some magic but a loud thunderous noise filled the air and I closed my eyes and thought the worst possible outcome.

+Dunmore's pov+

I ran out of the bush and targeted the things called changelings'; I let out 3 burst from my rifle, killing the 3 creatures.

I turned to the pony, which was now covering its head. "Who are you? And are you friendly? If you're another hostile, you know what will happen." I kept my rifle pointed at the pony. It opened its eyes and looked at me in awe, I stood at 6 feet 2 inches, and I was a very tall person.

I kept my rifle raised and pointed at the purple pony. "Friend or foe? Which are you?"

It got back up and brushed off the dirt. "I am Twilight Sparkle, personal student of Princess Celestia. Who are you? What are you? And how did you get here? I mean you don't look like any creature from the Everfree forest I have ever seen."

I put my rifle on my back. "I am Dunmore Wolfgang; I am an N7 soldier of the Alliance and a specter. Which I will guess you have no clue what that is. Where am I? I checked my Omni-tool's map and it has no data on this region." I brought up my Omni-tool and began to scan the environment.

Twilight continued to look me over, interested in what I was. "Well I guess all our questions could be answered back home."

I sat down and took out a Drink ration, "There's a settlement nearby? We should head there then." I stood back up and walked forwarded and then stopped. "I don't know the way, so you should take the lead."

Twilight trotted in front of me and continued on. "Well, there is Ponyville, come on I will take you there, fallow me!" she trotted off.

I took fallow and we made our way to Ponyville

----Several minutes later----

We arrived in town and I received odd look form other ponies. "So there are more of you, interesting. This is very interesting."

We moved to a House that was part of a tree. "What's this?" I asked.

She opened the door "this is my home, come on in. I need to write a letter to Princess Celestia about this encounter. Normally I have my assistant Spike around, but he is off helping Rarity with finding gems and such. So if you want anything, just ask."

I entered the house/tree thing and noticed all the books. I pulled one out and was amazed how similar this language here is to English, 99% the same if you put it numbers. The book I was reading was a history book, I was curious about this lands history. "I'm fine; these books will keep me busy for the moment." I started reading again just as I saw Twilight come back into the room.

"Okay, I just wrote a letter to the Princess, and she will be here by tomorrow. You're welcome to stay here for the night till she gets here" Twilight went to organizing some books on a far shelve.

I took off my backpack and set it next to a chair. "Thank you, I look forward to meeting your leader tomorrow. I hope It won't be as bad as having to talk with a Krogen leader" The sun started to go down.

She turned to face me before going upstairs. "You'll have to tell me more about were your from. I'm going to head to bed now. Hope you don't mind sleeping on the couch."

I nodded and sat down on the chair "I have slept on worse. I will read some of these books, if you don't mind that is"

She was half-way up stairs. "No, go ahead. I'll see you in the morning Dunmore. Goodnight"

I opened another book "Goodnight Twilight. I'll be here in the morning"

With that she closed her bedroom door and the night carried on. I fell asleep in the chair as I was reading; I knew I was in for a strange day tomorrow.

Chapter 2: a new start PT.2 (EDITED)

Chapter 2: A new start PT.2

I awoke with a headache and my vision was blurred. I took a moment to get my bearings; the floor was of cold steel.

I looked around and noticed I was not in Ponyville anymore, I was at the citadel.

"Wait...why am I here? I was just at Twilight's house in Ponyville. But, now am here at the Citadel...." I made my way through the empty walkways and I wanderer around the area. I noticed my weapons where gone.

"Shit, no weapons. I have no idea why I am here and I also have no weapons. That's just wonderful, what have I gotten myself into this time." I walked around till I got to C-SEC HQ.

I noticed a shadow moving in the corner of the room, I quickly took cover behind a table. When I looked over the table, what I saw was what I least expected. I tall midnight blue pony that and wings and a horn, I ducked back down when it looked over.

"Well shit, this situation could not get any stranger." I sneaked around the room till I was next to this pony.

+pony's pov+

"These creatures' dreams are very dark and quiet. I sense much grief and sadness." I walked around this strange place till I heard a noise behind an object. "Who is there? Show your self now!" I demanded, but nothing happened.

I continued to move around, looking at the strange architecture of the area. I heard something move behind me and quickly turned around.

+Dunmore's pov+

I jumped over the desk I was hiding behind and tackled the strange pony to the ground and put it in a head lock. "I gotcha now, now tell me who you are and why I'm here!" My question was answered with a sudden movement upwards was the pony took flight and rammed me into a wall. I dropped to the floor with a groan. I recovered and got up, to only be hit in the face with a pair of hooves. Knocking me to the floor and sending my helmet flying off.

"I am Princess Luna, Princess of the moon and dreams! How you managed to attack me within a dream is strange, I do warn you not to do that again. But I shall give you pardon on this attack for you are new to this land and your dreams are different form the ones I have seen before. We are not enemy's, unless you want to be, I entered your dreams in curiosity and what I have found is strange, but we will meet soon in the physical world. I will see you then Dunmore Wolfgang" The pony was royalty and she continued to walk off, I called out to her.

"If your Princess Luna, then im guessing you are related to Princess Celestia, Correct!?" She turned her head to face me and only let out a small laugh.

"I am, and like I said before. We will meet again." She flew off into the bright light.

I covered my eyes as a bright light enveloped the area and the dream ended.

+Physical world+

I awoke again and looked around; the sun was starting to rise. I decided to get up from the seat and put the book that was in my lap back where I got it. I put my helmet on my belt and put my Backpack on. I was about to leave to do morning exercises but a book caught my eye. I walked over to the shelve and pulled it out, the title read 'Harmony and Chaos,' I opened it and started to read it. I noticed one of the pictures had an out of place door with a man going though it.

I raised an eyebrow and sat back down. I removed my helmet and flipped through the book to see if he was in any of the other pictures.

He was in there 5 times, his face always being hiding. One picture showed the door disappearing. I grabbed another book to see if he was in there as well. He was, this man was in Equestria, but his clothes were not slandered alliance Human clothing. The clothes looked old, he wore a Brown trench coat and black pants, his hair was short and his skin was white. He had on a hat which looked like Dr.Grant's hat from Jurassic park, loved that movie. But, how he was in this world was what confused me.

Just as i pulled out more books, Twilight came down the stairs and stared at the mess of book I had around the room.

"Dunmore, what are you doing? Why are all these books out?" She picked up books with her magic and put them away.

I pulled them back out. "I need those, and the answer to your question is that there is a strange man in some of these books. But his face is never shown, and he is walking through a door that is not there in other pictures. I am very curious about who this mystery man is."

I continued to move between books and copying down notes into my Omni-tool.

Twilight started to look at the books and noticed him as well. "I always thought that was nothing, but now, due to your arrival, it has to be something. We will have to conduct an investigation after you meet Princess Celestia today. She'll be here any minute now" and as if one cue, there was a knock on the door. "Oh no, that's her. Get this mess of books cleaned up some how, quickly!"

I put pieces of paper on some of the pages of some books so I could go back to it later. I stacked the books on the desk as neatly as possible. When I was done, Twilight brought the Princess into the room; I quickly turned around and gave a quick bow.

She looked at me and greeted me with a smile. "You must be Dunmore Wolfgang, the new arrival Twilight mentioned in her letter to me. Now I must tell you one thing, if you are here to seek out to inflict harm upon my friends. Then I must tell you that would be a grave mistake." her tone at the end was of one to make sure I got the message.

I crossed my arms and laughed a bit "Why would I want to seek out war with such a peaceful civilization, I only wish to have peace among all of you. If I did try to harm anyone here, I am sure I would not be able to do much before I would be quickly and efficiently dealt with"

The princess smiled at me again. "That is good to hear; now I must ask you to come to Canterlot so you may be kept some where safe. The changelings don't take kindly to those who attack them."

I let out a sigh "With all due respect you majesty, I feel safe here in Ponyville. What are a few Changelings going to do to me; I killed three of them easily. A few more wont hurt." I let out a confident chuckle.

The Princess thought about it for a moment before speaking. "Very well, you may stay here in Ponyville. I'm sure my faithful student Twilight, can keep an eye on you. I must take my leave for some business back in Canterlot; have a good day to the both of you." And with that she left to go do whatever pony princesses do.

Twilight let out a heavy sigh of relief. "Okay, now that that is over, we can carry on with our investigation with this mystery figure in these pictures."

Before we started I pulled out the book titled the ' The elements of harmony'. "I was looking through this book, and noticed on the last page it talks about an element of harmonic chaos. A combination of harmony and chaos. It also refers to it as light and dark magic, any ideas?" I handed the book over to Twilight.

"Well, I've tried to look into this when I could. Now is a good time as ever to look into it." We spent most of the morning trying to figure out who the mystery man was. We stopped because we realized we forgot to eat breakfast.

I decided I should make the food, to be a good guest of course. The only thing I knew how to make with what she had was pancakes, so I made some blueberry pancakes and almost set the place on fire, note: don't leave the stove unattended when its not an A.I. using stove. The food was good; I took the worse batch of pancakes because I almost burnt down the house.

After breakfast, Twilight decided it was time for everyone met me. I met a few townsfolk and we met with Time Turner and Derpy, he is a strange fellow and his very nice companion.

Then we got to Pinkie Pie. We entered Sugar cube Corner, and I was greeted with a Cherry pie to the face. "Okay. Not that weirdest way to met someone, but still strange" I wiped off the pie from my face and was then assaulted by questions form Pinkie Pie

"Oh oh oh oh! You're the new thing in town, I knew because of my Pinkie senses. So, whatareyou? Whoareyou? Whereareyoufrom? Wahtdoyoueat? Whatdoyoudoforaliving?" She spat out these questions faster then a Mini-gun on max speed.

I rose up my hand to signal her to stop "Stop, I will answer what I can. I am a human, specifically, I am Dunmore wolfgang.N7 commander in the alliance and I am the 3rd human specter" Pinkies eye grew wide with wonder and a smile formed on her lips.

She let out a loud laugh "HA HA HA HA HA!!. So you are an alien! Ohhh....I don't have a 'welcome to Equestria alien' party set-up and I don't know what to do because it should of been a surprise. Twilight! Why did not tell me!?" her voice was of annoyance and yet still held cheerfulness. She is the element of laughter after all.

Twilight explained everything to Pinkie and I decided to take a look around the bakery.

"These cakes and cookies and other things look delicious. I will have to come back once I have some of the local currency. But, oh well." I turned to Twilight "so, who is next?"

She took out a list and checked a name off. "Next is Rainbow Dash, then Rarity, then Applejack and lastly Fluttershy" she put the list away.

I was already out the door "Come on, best not to keep anyone waiting." we went off, after saying goodbye to Pinkie, to go meet Rainbow dash.

The meeting went quickly due to her challenging me to a race. I declined, knowing this Pegasus would leave me in the dust. Twilight had to explain a few thing to Rainbow Dash about me, some of the things confused Rainbow. But, we got that done and were off to meet Rarity.

We got to Rarity's house and the first thing she did, was judge how my armor looked. I mean, I know it's not the top of fashion, but its armor. Not meant for show, meant for combat. Nut she insisted on making me some clothing and she would not let me object. So I pulled up an image of my NWUs, if it was going to be anything, it was going to be those. Black with red and the alliance symbol on the front. She kindly gave them to me for free and, again, kept me from objecting. She was the Element of Generosity indeed.

Next was Applejack, she lived at sweet apple acres, apparently the best apples in the whole land of Equestria. She gave me a good look over, and just said she felt like she could trust me. I can tell when someone is lying to me, not a single ounce of lying was in her, Element of Honesty no doubt.

Next, was Fluttershy. Twilight warned me about her being shy and she was right. I soon as he saw me, she ran back into her cottage as if I had a Reaper or Collector army behind me. I had to be gentle with m introduction and assure her that I meant no harm to her animals. She was easy to talk to after a while and was quite kind to me. Element of Kindness, who would have thought otherwise. We walked back to Twilight's house after saying our farewells.

We spent some time looking for a house for me and I picked an old guard outpost. It was made out of hard, solid stone and had a watch tower protruding out of it. It had 2 floors, 8 windows and 2 doors. It was simple, clean and held a military image.

I ordered some simple furniture and the inside had 2 bedrooms, a small kitchen, dinning room, and a study.

I put my armor on the dinning room table, ate 2 MREs and took a shower. The water was warm to my surprise. I brushed my teeth with what I had, that means a basic two day supply of toothpaste and a compactable tooth brush. I went to bed to sleep in my new house here in Equestria, my new home from now on. I don't know why but I had a feeling that tomorrow was going to be a very exciting, yet, some what terrifying day. I was hoping that I would not have to reveal my secret. The powers I hold are strange even to me, they seemed to intensify when I entered this world, how, I do not know. Tomorrow was going to be one hell of a day and it would change my fate here in Equestria and spin the world upside down and round again.

Chapter 3: Storm of secrets (EDITED)

Chapter 3: Storm of secrets

I awoke at 3:00am and did what most do when they wake up. I moved up to the watch tower and looked over the field and watched the edge of the Everfree forest.

I sat there for a few hours with my Widow Sniper rifle and just kept scanning the area till I noticed some bushes moving at the far-east edge of the field. I looked it over and saw nothing there.

"Wonder what that was, might as well go check it out" I sat up from my seat and made my way outside and towards the forest.

I looked around the bushes and noticed broken twigs and crushed grass. "Something was just here. But what was it?" I continued to take a look around till I decided to head back. I put away my rifle and gear and remove my armor and wear the under armor uniform.

It was still early sunrise and there were only a few ponies out and about. I jogged around till I got to Sweet Apple Acres and noticed Applejack was already working n getting apples out of trees. I called out a greeting and she walked over.

"How ya' doing Dunmore?" She tossed me an apple and I garbed it and took a bite out of it. The flavor of the apple was just amazing.

"These are some damn good apples and I'm doing great. Just out for a jog" Just as I said that, my Omni-tool beeped.

-Attention. Movement detected near field Alpha.- The female voice was fallowed my a diagram of sensors with an area blinking red. I designated the field, that my house over looked, as alpha.

"Sorry for the short talk, got to go Applejack. Have a good day" I ran off towards home as fast as I could and grabbed my gear and put on my armor.

I crouched down into some high-grass in the field to try and hide. I saw black figures running around the bushes. I zoomed in with my rifle and saw a pair of green eyes look right back. I moved the sight upwards a bit and saw a larger black figure with green eyes stare at me and then vanish.

I put my rifle on my back and ran into my house and got up to the watch tower and looked for some sort of an alarm of some sort, no luck. "What the shit, what type of old guard structure dose not have a damn alarm system of some sort." I jumped from the tower on to my roof and jumped off on to the ground. I startled a few ponies as I did this; I guess no one jumps from their roofs here.

I quickly got to Twilight's house and knocked on the door. The door opened and it was not Twilight who answered it, it was a small Dragon like creature. "Hey, where's Twilight? I got to speak to her. It's important." The small dragon called out for Twilight to come to the door.

"She's' coming, my names Spike by the way. You must be Dunmore, the human. Twilight would not stop talking about you"

I raised an eyebrow and gave an interested look.

"Really now? What has she said about me? Hopefully nothing bad." I gave a small Laugh and Just as Spike was about to speak, Twilight came to the door.

"Hello Dunmore, what do you need?" She was reading a book and held it in her magic.

I opened up my Omni-tool and pulled up the feed from my scope. "I saw this when I was checking out some movement near the forest." Twilight watched as the video played, her face turned to one of fear and anger.

"Okay, I will send a letter to the Princess. You go to the mayor and help organize an evacuation of Ponyville. Those are Changelings and their queen: Chrysalis. This is very bad; we have to send a warning." I gave a nod and ran off to the mayors building.

We quickly got an evacuation going in a few hours and some Royal guards showed up, along with Twilight's older brother,

"Hello, you must be Dunmore Wolfgang." He came up to me and held out a hoof for a shake.

"Yes, I am. You're Shinning Armor, correct?" He nodded and signaled for me to fallow him over in the direction of my house.

"You saw the Changelings and their Queen, glad you spotted them. I'm glad you decided to take immediate actions and not withhold the information. If you didn't notice them in time, I don't want think about what would have happened." We continued to walk through the now empty town. Guards put up barriers and blockades.

Our walk and talk was interrupted by a green ball of magic flame from the sky, it hit a nearby house, lighting it aflame. Before we could react properly, more and more came crashing down onto the town. We ducked for cover behind a house and watched as changelings poured into town.

I pulled out my M8 Avenger rifle and started shooting them as they came in. The guards closed distance with them and it became a brawl. I put away my rifle and took out my shotgun; I charged in and tossed 2 grenades into the swarm. "Hold them back for the civilians to evacuate! Hold them here and keep them away from the civilians!" I barked orders, talking command and organizing the situation from chaos, into order and control.

The grenades I threw in exploded a moment later, taking out chunks of Changeling fighters. I took out a few with my shotgun and switched to my pistol and proceeded to take out more. The fight was going well till, what I assumed was the Queen, blasted away guard ponies with her green magic. "Oi, over here! You want a fight? Come get one!" I put away my pistol and got my SMG out, but I was blasted back by a powerful blast of magic and I collided with the corner of a wall. I got the wind knocked out of me and fell to the ground; my left arm was impaled by a bit of wood sticking out of the ground.

I tried to hold in the pain filled scream to my best ability, it still hurt like my arm was being cut off. "Why the fuck dose this shit happen to me?" I attempted to grab my K-BAR knife to try and cut the wood off. But, the knife was on the far side of my left side.

I was laying face down to the ground and I laid there, Unable to move my left arm.

I noticed Twilight run up and look at my wound. "This might hurt Dunmore. Please stay still for a moment." I felt the piece of wood move through my arm as Twilight pulled it out.

"Damn it, aghhhh....." Blood flowed from the wound, but stopped as Twilight used some sort of healing magic on it. It became numb but when he went to use another healing spell. The wound closed and healed, leaving not a single scar.

Twilight looked at it with a face mixed with curiosity and fear. I got back up slowly and grunted in pain as my back seared with pain. I ignored it and fallowed Twilight into a building.

"What are you doing her Twilight, you and the others gotta get out of here." I took off my helmet and wiped off the visor.

"Dunmore, we are not leaving. This is our home and we are the Elements of harmony. We can stop Chrysalis once and for all. We just gotta get back to my house." She looked out the window towards her house. The fighting had got close to the Library; I looked over to the fighting and noticed the guards holding back the tidal wave of changelings with a mix of magic and physical combat.

"Okay, you go. I'll cover you. Now go!" We rushed out and ran across to the Library. I laid down supporting fire and Twilight ran to the door. But, she was hit with a blast of magic from Chrysalis. I saw this and time slowed as Twilight collapsed to the ground. Her side was burnt and bleeding from the wound. I only had one thought go through my head: Not again, not another one, not this time. I quickly rushed over to her and took my helmet off and set it next to me. I activated the medi-gel on my Omni-tool and put that on the wound. It was not enough, I cursed under my breath.

I looked back at the fighting and saw that the Changelings were winning. I cursed again and I held my hand over wound and a white glow came from my hand, the wound healed and closed up. I put my helmet back on, picked Twilight up, and brought her into the Library; the other 5 elements were waiting for us. Before anyone could object to me leavening again, I handed her to them and ran back out.

I ducked into cover behind an overturned cart; I looked around and saw panic and fear among the guards as they retreated. I unsheathed my Claymore sword and I felt the powers I was planning to keep a secret flow into it. The blade glowed a light gold color with a mixture of crimson.

"Order must be kept, fear must be controlled. My secrets shall be reveled today" I leaped over the cart and my eyes glowed crimson with energy. I glared at my foe. "Today, I shall bring order! I shall strike fear into this new foe!" I charged with a cry of battle, I was struck by multiple bolts of green energy, but my will kept me going.

The magic I put into my sword turned it into a blade of pure force, cutting through the exoskeletons of the Changelings with ease. The more who fell at my feet, the more ran away. I continued my way through them till I got to the Changeling queen.

My will and now rage filled attack had created a pale aura of red around me. "You will die, you will know pain." My voice was almost demonic, deep and scratchy. I charged towards her, sword held high, I didn't even get close before she blasted me away. I was tossed on to the ground like a ragdoll.

I got up and I was now just full of pure rage, I wanted her dead, and I wanted her dead now. I charged again, this time, with a weak magic shield spell. Her blasts burned against the shield and destroyed it. I got close enough to hit her with a slash, cutting her side with only a light slash. Blood was drawn and my blade tip was green due to her blood.

Chrysalis collapsed to the ground, holding her side, must have hit a sensitive area that already had a wound. "Okay, I surrender. Don't kill me, please."

I ignored her pleas and raised my hand towards her, it glowed a bright red and tendrils stretched out to grab Chrysalis. They got a strong grip and drained her of power and life. "To let you live would be a mistake. You. Must. Die."

She writhed in pain and pleaded for me to stop. "Why would I stop? To kill you would be a good thing. Like I said, you must die." My voice had no emotion, only the demonic scratch.

She continued to writhe in pain as I drained her of her powers. I felt a hoof on my shoulder. I looked and saw that it was Princess Celestia.

"Dunmore, you must stop. She will be taken care of by the guards. You need not kill her. She will be imprisoned." Her voice some how calmed me. I looked behind her and saw Twilight with a look of shear fear upon here face.

My powers slowly dissipated and I collapsed to the ground unconscious. I was known as a monster know, they would see me differently. I guess that's a way to loose any friends you make, become more of the monster you already were.

----------------Ponyville Hospital-- 12 hours later-------------

I awoke and opened my eyes quickly, only to shut them as they were assaulted by the lights. I heard a voice, but I did not recognize the voice. The lights went off and I opened my eyes, I saw it was a nurse.

"Hello there, I am nurse Red heart. You're lucky the Princess stopped you when she did. You almost killed the queen of the changelings. Many ponies would have let you, but everyone deserves something better then a slow death." The nurse looked at a clipboard and wrote down a few things.

I looked around and saw my armor next to a chair, I was wearing the under suit that most N7 soldiers wore under there armor. I slowly got out of the bed, but fell to the ground insistently. The nurse ran over and helped me back onto the bed.

"You can't be going just yet; you got to stay the night. You can leave in the morning. But you have a friend here; she would not leave, no matter how many times we told her. But, she is the Princess student for a reason I guess." The nurse moved over and pulled back a curtain and sleeping on the other bed next to me was Twilight.

Why did she stay, I don't remember much, but the last thing I do remember is her looking afraid as if I was a monster of her nightmares. "Why did she want to stay?" I asked the nurse. She just shrugged.

"I don't know, she just said she should be here. I will wake her so you can ask her your self" The nurse proceeded to wake Twilight.

Twilight looked around the room with sleep eyes, but she became fully awake when she saw me. "Dunmore! Are you okay?" she hugged me, but stopped when she heard me in pain. "What's wrong?"

"Think I broke a rib..." She let go and apologized. "Oh well, shit happens. Are you okay? I mean, from the blast of magic during the fight."

I was tired and exhausted, my body hurt all over.

She looked at here side and smiled "Yes, I'm fine. What did you do? And what was that power? Dunmore you got to tell me."

I let out a sigh and laid back down. "It's a long story, I will tell you in the morning. Okay?"

She got back in the other bed. "Okay, good night Dunmore. You better tell me what those powers where."

I let out a laugh " I promise to tell ya'. don't worry." There I go, using that word again. 'Promise', never liked that word. But, I got to try and keep this one. Last time I made one, people got hurt and I lost more then a few good friends.

Chapter 4: Leave it all again (EDITED)

Chapter 4: Leave it all again

I woke up before anyone else in the hospital, it was currently 2:00am, and I quietly put on my armor and grabbed my weapons and gear. I turned my head towards twilight before sneaking out the window "I am sorry, I can't stay here." I whispered and I climbed onto the roof.

I looked around and spotted my house. I quickly got there and grabbed a few things, I stopped at my helmet, It had a small area missing from were my eye would be located. I ran my hand over my left eye and felt a scar under it. I left my helmet but detached the Kuwashii visor from it. I grabbed a black hood and cloak, and I pulled the hood over my face to hide my eyes.

I looked outside and it seemed that I spent 3 hours getting home and grabbing a few items. I got my pack and walked out the door, I started to leave for the Everfree forest. As I walked, I saw the craters from the fight and damaged buildings.

I was walking over a bridge that led out of town, but I was stopped by Applejack. "Were ya' goin' Dunmore? I thought you were in the hospital"

I turned to her and gave a sigh "I can't stay here; I am too much of a danger to the innocents who live here. If I was responsible for the death of any innocents again, I would never forgive my self. So I am leaving, don't fallow me." I turned back to walk away and I could hear that Applejack started to fallow me.

"I said don't fallow me. Don't make me force you not to" I pulled out a flash-bang grenade; I turned to face her again.

"Dunmore, ya' don't have to leave. If it because those Changelings attack, then ya betta' know they attack anypony because that's what they do. It ain't ya' fault" I could hear the reassurance in her voice.

I just turned back and continued to walk. "I am leaving, and nothing will stop me."

Applejack just walked off after mumbling something under her breath.

I continued to walk, as I walked, a storm started to form above and it began to pour. I walked on the wet dirt path out of town. It became dark and lightning arced across the sky.

As I approached the forest, I heard a voice call my name. I stopped and turned to see who it was. It was Twilight, she was running over. Most likely to try and stop me from leaving.

"Dunmore! Wait!" She continued to run towards me, but I turned and continued my walk into the forest.

"Dunmore! Stop! Please!" She called my name again and I stopped. I turned to face Twilight; she was in front of me, out of breath.

"Why do you wish me to stay? I am a danger to the ponies here. I should not stay" I pulled back my hood and the rain hit my face.

"No Dunmore, you're not a danger. Just stay, you're not the reason those Changelings attacked." She said between breaths.

I became annoyed and began to yell "No! I am at fault for them attacking. I started to remember what happened, when I was draining Chrysalis of her powers, I viewed her memories and she ordered the attack to acquire my powers. She knew that I had secrets. I am at fault for all that damage! I am leaving so no innocents will get injured!" I turned to walk away but she stopped me with a wall of magic. I easily broke it down with a swing of my sword.

"Stop trying to stop me! I am leaving! You can't stop me!" I glared at twilight and my face contorted in anger.

"Just stop! I am going, I will never return! and I will never be seen or heard from again! I never want to see Ponyville ever again! To me, this is an important place to ponies that live here. I will not see it destroyed because of me!" I shoved Twilight to the ground and I ran off into the forest.

She was crying as I left, loosing a friend could be tough on a person, or in this matter, a pony. I started to cry at the time. As a soldier, I lost friends to war. I lost most emotions, becoming a ghost among my fellow soldiers. I walked into the forest, never to return to Ponyville. I started to run; I started to cry after so long without the ability to do so.

I lived in the forest and stayed hidden for months. I remembered my past, how I lost parts of my emotions.

---Flashback/Dream---

I moved through the corridors with my squad behind me. There was Dylan, our demolitions expert. Drake, master assassin. Chris, Heavy weapons. And then me, I was unique. I had powers that were not biotic but something else.

We moved through the station, we where hunting down remaining part of Cerberus. This group managed to gather other groups. They called them self's 'The red scorpion' bit of a stupid name if you ask me.

We took out any hostiles along the way to the control tower of the station. When we got there I ordered my team to halt.

"Alright, here we are. Jericho, move up and place a charge on the door. Make it a shaped charge. Blast the door down this time." Jericho moved up and placed the charge.

We waited a few seconds and the door blew. We rushed in, taking out any hostiles in the room except the leader (you think about what he wares.). HVT my ass, this guy was a terrorist. I wished I could have shot him. He stood in front of what looked like some sort of portal, stargate rip-off.

"Good to see you made in Wolfgang, you have quite the reputation. You have killed many of my officers, and some where only a few days away form retirement. Oh, well. They where expendable anyway." he let out a small chuckle.

"But, you die today. No more interruptions Wolfgang." as he said this, a Nemesis soldier came from behind Jericho and slit his throat. We tried to shoot it but more came out and they killed Chris.

Me and Drake held them off before Drake was killed. I decided to take our motto 'oorah to ashes' and put it to use. I pulled a grenade out and ran after tossing it at the Nemesis soldiers. I went to tackle the leader but he dodged me and I went into the portal, but I put a hole in his head as I went though, at least I hope it went through his head.

-----Flashback/dream end----

I awoke suddenly, I looked around. I was still still my small little camp. I had a fire and I set up a wall around it using logs. I walked out side of camp to meditate and practice power control. Energy moved around me like water in the wind.

I did this for a few hours and went back inside to rest. I felt ill at the time. Hopefully no one could track my powers from my meditations. It has been 2 months since I left Ponyville. Someone would have found me by now if they were tracking me via my powers.

--Doctor and Derpy's pov (third person) ---

"Doctor, why are we going through the forest? It's really creepy. And I forgot to bring muffins." Derpy walked closely next to the doctor and kept looking around as if a Manticore was going to jump out of no where.

"Oh, it's not that creepy. It's only a forest and all. Sure there are bears, snakes, and other creatures out here. But, none of those compare to Daleks or Cyberponies. Or a weeping Pegasus. But pears are worse." The doctor continued to walk through the forest with Derpy.

He was fallowing a power signature that kept popping up it the last few weeks. He set his sonic screwdriver to fallow the power signature.

"It should be right...over....here-, wait, what I don't see any machines....strange..." The doctor examined what seemed to be a wall made of logs, covered in branches. Derpy walked over to the side and found the entrance.

"Over her Doctor! I found the entrance, but no machin--" Derpy cut herself off as she saw who was lying on a makeshift bed. The Doctor came in and raised an eyebrow "What's this? Dunmore Wolfgang. Why is he out here?"

Dunmore quickly got up upon hearing the voices and pulled out his pistol "Oi! whose there...? I...deman...d.to know....*thud*" Dunmore fell to the ground and the Doctor rushed over to get him back on the make shift bed.

"What's wrong with him? Do you know Derpy?" The doctor scanned Dunmore over with his sonic screwdriver. "I can't find anything wrong with him, but he is the source of those power signatures where coming from" Derpy looked at Dunmore and saw that he had a few cuts and figured it out.

"Its forest flu! Look, he has a few cuts and they must have been from a plant that had poison in its thorns. I know what can fix this. The flowers needed are right outside this little camp." The doctor quickly got the flowers and brought them in.

"How do you know about this Flu and its cure?" the Doctor asked as they prepared the cure in a liquid form.

Derpy put the last of the ingredients in the bowl. "Well, Dinky got this once and I took her to the Nurse. They gave here the medicine and gave me a list of ingredients and how to make it in case she got it again. You have to know these things if you're going to raise a young filly."

The Doctor gave Derpy the bowl after heating it on the fire. "Wow, I guess any stallion to get you would be lucky" The doctor let out a soft chuckle. But Derpy did not laugh; she instead sniffed and started to cry.

"Oh, did I say something wrong? I'm sorry if I said anything offensive." The Doctor looked around nervously.

"No Doctor, you didn't say anything. It's just.... that, who would want a mare like me? I'm a mess-up, I'm an idiot, all I do is mess things up and.....I can't do anything right." Derpy's crying intensified as she insulted on her self.

The Doctor did something that was obvious at the time, he gave Derpy a hug. Not one of 'its going to be okay' or a friendly one, but one of care and love. "No Ditzy, you're not any of those things. You're a wonderful mare and I am sure and any stallion would be lucky to be able to be with you. You're bubbly attitude, those cute eyes and your care for others." The Doctor broke the hug and looked Derpy in the eyes

"But who Doctor, who would like me that way? Who....." The Doctor leaned in to kiss Derpy and that gave here the answer she was looking for.

"Me Derpy, I would love you and I do" The Doctor sat back and smiled.

Derpy started to cry again, not of sadness, but of happiness. "Th...Thank you Doctor....." they shared a hug for a moment and they got back to cure Dunmore of the Forest Flu.

--Dunmore's pov --

I awoke in a pile of rubble and I slowly dug my way out. I was in Ponyville, but it was different, it was destroyed. Buildings were demolished and some where aflame. I moved through the streets.

As I walked forwarded, a thought came to my mind, Twilight. I ran towards her home as fast as I could. I jumped over debris and ducked under wall what had fallen.

I rammed the door to her home down and the inside was destroyed and it was burnt and parts of it were missing. I looked around and saw a purple hoof in a pile of rubble.

I fug through the rubble and found Twilight. She was not breathing, she was dead. "No...No. no! Why!?. What happened......?" I heard voices behind me and I turned around and saw shadowy figures step forwarded. It was other ponies.

"Your fault. You caused this. Why weren't you here? You did this" They kept repeating this and kept moving towards me. Their eyes empty and dead.

"No, no, no. I didn't want this. I left so this wouldn't happen...no....stay back" The lifeless ponies covered my sight and the world went black.

I was floating in darkness. I heard a voice, I recognized it. "Princess Luna?" the darkness echoed.

"Yes, it is me Dunmore; we have not talked in a long time. That dream was about to kill you, I am glad I was able to pull you out of it." Luna came into view.

"Could that happen? Is that what's going to happen if I don't go back?!" I was panicked.

"No, it was a dream caused by your fears and the Flu you have. It seems that I was able to access your dream due to your body relaxing. Time Turner and Ditzy Doo gave you some sort of medicine." Luna opened the dream back up but we where looking at it from above.

"I have come to give you a message. We need you to come to Canterlot because we have discovered in some old texts that you are an element of chaos, Fear. And even more important, and more surprising, the 7th element of Harmony, Order" Luna showed me a book. I was surprised that it had a picture of my Claymore Sword.

"Impossible, there are only 6 elements." I gave her the book.

"That is what we thought, but it is true. We looked at Star Swirl the bearded's notes and research papers and those confirmed it. We need you to come to Canterlot, or what you see here is a possible future."

I looked at the dream and thought about it. "Fine, but, I will need to be told anyway and every way that I can keep this from happening" I motioned to the dream below.

"Of coarse and you have apology's to make to a few friends. Especially Twilight Sparkle. My sister was not happy that you made her upset. I swear she is like a 2nd mother to Twilight."

I nodded and looked around "well, I understand. Get yelled at for being a complete asshole, makes sense. So this dream will end now and I will awake in my camp?"

Luna nodded and the world became white.

----End dream sequence (these are hard to do) ---

I awoke in my camp and looked around. I noticed Ditzy and Time Turner asleep and a roll out bed mat. Cuddled up next to each other.

"I hope they didn't do anything while I was asleep. What am I thinking, Time Turner is strange but, he is not rude" I mumbled to my self as I gathered up my supplies and gear.

I woke Time Turner up. "Wake up, Its 8:00am. I got to get going. And you two can't stay here."

Turner looked around and remembered where he was. He jumped up, fixing his tie. "Terribly sorry about that, Derpy said we had to stay in case the medicine didn't work" Ditzy got up and stretched.

"Morning, oh, I see the medicine worked!" she smiled and jumped on Turners back. "Come on Doctor, you promised me muffins after this"

Turner sighed "Right, that I did." He gave Ditzy a quick kiss.

I raised an eyebrow at this with a plain stare (like Teal'c from Stargate) "okay, you two can make out later. I got to get to Ponyville and get a train to Canterlot. Come on Doctor." I walked out of the old camp and they fallowed. It took 6 hours to get to Ponyville, but we got there.

"Mmm....Said I was never going to come here again. I can never keep to what I say apparently." We walked into town, I had my face covered, but everyone knew who it was.

We approached the train station and told the Doctor he and Ditzy could go and do what ever they do.

I bought a ticket and waited for the Train. I waited for a bit but decided to take a seat on a bench and wait. That's when I saw her walk up onto the platform. I looked up and cursed under my breath. I was about to jump onto the rook but her voice stopped me.

"Dunmore. Why are you back?" her voice had evident anger behind it. With good reason too.

"I am going to Canterlot; The Princesses have requested my prescience. I am obligated to go, there the ones in charge."

I went over to a vending machine and popped a few bits in and got chocolate bar.

"So why come here? You said you would never come back." Twilight's voice began to have worry to it.

I looked to the other side of the station and noticed an earth-pony with a hood and cloak on. I saw a blade in his mouth.

"Twilight, don't look but there is a pony with a knife at the other end of the platform. Don't look. But keep him in your peripheral vision" Twilight did as I said.

"Now, I am going to Canterlot because they have found information that involves me. I am an element of chaos and harmony: order and fear." The strange cloaked pony started moving towards us and sat down next to me.

"How you doing Mr. Wolfgang?" He asked as he sat there.

I didn't look at him, he still had the knife. "I am fine, how are you?" Keep a normal conversation.

"I am just fine, but you won't be in a second" He pulled out the knife, stood up, and plunged it towards me. I punched him in the side of his had and swept my foot under him to knock him down. I took the knife and held it to his throat.

"Who are you and why are you trying to kill me?" I glared at him with anger.

He laughed. "Not you, her. He pointed towards Twilight, another cloaked figure was behind her, and I pulled out my pistol and put a round through his head. I proceeded to punch the one I was holding down multiple times.

"Now, tell me. Why try and kill us, and who sent you" He spat in my face. I punched him again, knocking out a few teeth.

"Oi, fuck face. Want me to do that again? I will, and I can shatter your skull. Now tell me who do you work for?" He stayed silent; I put my free hand in front of his face and use my 'fear' powers to 'extract' the info.

To him, I became his worst nightmare. He became scared and panicked. "I...I...it...was the Lunar Republic....They want to control the land....Oh no...Don't kill me....PLEASE!!"

I punched him again and that knocked him unconscious. The police got to the station and the train arrived as well. Convenient. The police took the unconscious one away and others took the dead one away.

"Time to go, come on Twilight. I'm guessing the others are coming too?" The other 5 came out and fallowed us onto the train.

Rainbow Dash was the first to speak "how do you know we were there?"

I laughed "Well, the cops didn't get here that fast without someone telling them. Right?"

We continued to talk on the way to Canterlot. That hardest pony to talk to was Twilight.

"Twilight. I am sorry for the day I left. I promised to give explanation about my powers but I, I thought about what would happen if I stayed in town. You got to understand, I didn't want to hurt anyone. It's just that when I make a promise, no matter what I do, others get hurt. I just didn't want to see Ponyville destroyed because of me. But, now I will make a new promise. No matter what happens. I don't care if the ruler of hell comes to stop me. I will always be there to help. And I make this promise to everyone. I will be there to help. And damn me to hell if I am not." I let out a sigh and leaned back into my chair.

"Thank you Dunmore, for coming back. I thought we would never see you again. And plus, you still owe me for helping you out on the week you got here." They all laughed.

I face palmed "Really, Really? Oh come on. Now I got debt....damn it...." I joined in on the laughing session.

We discussed what I missed and about how I lived in the forest. Rainbow kept referencing 'Daring do' books to the stories I told about my survival in the forest. I had to assure Fluttershy, that I did not hurt any animals while I was in the forest.

Rarity kept saying stuff about how bad it can be out there and how it could ruin ones looks.

The train got to Canterlot after a while and we got off. "Alright, let's get to the castle and learn some things. Allons-y!"

Chapter 5: Order and Fear (EDITED)

Chapter 5: Order and Fear

As we walked through the streets of Canterlot, towards the castle, I received looks from ponies that seemed like rich snobs.

I overheard some comments from them and just kept walking; I looked around and saw cloaked figures. I slowed my pace and went beside Twilight.

"Cloaked figures. At 3 O'clock, 8 O' clock and 11 O' clock. Don't look at them, just keep walking. Be ready for anything." I looked over and saw a bakery. "In there, I didn't have breakfast anyways."

Twilight gave an affirmative nod. I changed direction towards the bakery and the cloaked figures changed position.

I removed my hood and turned to the group and pointed to the bakery. "Let's stop by this bakery. I'm starving." I turned and went in, the others fallowed.

I let them get what they wanted and paid for it, it only cost a few bits. We sat at a table right outside and I scanned the area using my Kuwashii visor, I marked the cloaked figures as enemies and ate some of the bread I got.

"Where did you get the money to pay for this, Dunmore?" Twilight's question broke me out of the thought process I had going on to figure out different scenarios.

"I helped ponies that got lost or had a broken wheel on their cart. I kept my name a secret; I went by the name of 'Order'." I finished up my bread and got up to continue to look for the cloaked figures and spotted a few more. I checked my thermal clip supply.

I had only a few thermal clips left; about 3 per weapon. Glad I still have my claymore.

I looked around again and noticed more cloaked figures, they had increased in numbers.

I went back to the table. "They have us surrounded. Stay calm, and don't look like you're looking for them." I pulled my hood over my head and continued to look around. The other finished there food after a bit of small talk, we continued down the street to the castle. But now there were more of those cloaked figures.

"We got more contacts. Stay alert. And be ready for a fight." We watched the cloaked figures surround us and we slowed to a stop.

"D-Dunmore...umm...What do theses ponies' w-want from us" Fluttershy stayed behind Rainbow Dash and shook with fear.

"They want a fight. Let's give them one." Rainbow Dash Flared out her wings, ready to fight.

"They want a' fight? They picked the wrong group to mess with" Applejack also got ready to fight.

"Calm down, don't do anything to hasty. We don't know what type of weapons they have." I slowly pulled out my M-3 pistol and held my claymore in the other hand. "But, be ready to fight."

As the cloaked figures approached us, I tightened my grip on my sword. "Be ready. Be focused. And be accurate." I Charged forwarded into the crowed of cloaked figures and dogged incoming daggers and other swords. I whacked one of them in the head with my pistol and stabbed another.

The others joined in and dust flew up from the ground and the fight got more out of hand. I lost count of how many of them I had killed already. Twilight blasted a few behind me with her magic and Rainbow Dash told Fluttershy to go get help from the Guards.

Rarity did what she could in the fight but mostly just kept a defense role

A blast of magic knocked my sword from my hand and it fell to the ground behind me. I shot the area where it came from and hit a few of the cloaked figures. I saw a one of the larger cloaked figures attempt to pick of my sword but to only fail. To him my sword was too heavy for him to pick up. I ran over and shot him in the head, quickly grabbed the sword and swing it around to kill a few of these assailants.

We got back to the center and looked around "Damn it! There are still more of them! It's like a never ending hoard." We were exhausted and had a few cuts and bruises.

I noticed some of the attackers looked the same. I finally clicked.

"Twilight, is it possible that some or almost all of them could be an illusion of some sort?" I turned my head to face her.

She thought about it for a moment. "That is a possibility. But, an illusion spell of this size cannot be done by one unicorn easily."

I looked around and scanned the opponents for energy signatures. "There are multiple sources of power coming from a number of these enemies. I am tracking the energy source now." I noticed the invisible beams, that my visor made visible, went onto a few roofs.

"I count 5 sources on those roofs. If I could get up there, I can disable them and weed out the real enemies. We can end this." I pulled out a 4 grenades and tossed them into the group in front of me. "Let's go! Come on!" We charged through the clearing of enemies the grenades had made. No matter how much of an illusion these assailants were, they still hit as if they were real.

But, we were surrounded again. "Damn it! That's cheating. If I have to take down every single one of you, I will!" My eyes glowed a golden color and my sword became covered in a blue magic. I swung my sword and a pulse wave of blue went out. And it collided with a large group in front. I ran forward into the fray once more. This time I took out groups of enemies.

They tried to surround me, but that was a mistake. I jumped up to a roof. Using the powers I had to boost me up. I jumped to another; the first caster of this illusion was there. Doing this drained me slightly.

"Hello there, time to die." I raised my pistol up to the casters face and pulled the trigger. As I did this, a chunk of the illusions disappeared "This is going to be tedious." I jumped roof to roof, taking out casters as I found them.

The illusions finally fell and reveled that I only killed a few real opponents. "Damn, I thought I killed more then that" I said as I jumped back down to the others. "Okay, looks like we have the real enemies to deal with now. I count about 17 in total. Let's finish this"

Fluttershy ran towards us. "I...I got some g-..Guards to come and help."

I looked at her. "Good, there might be only a few left but, I'm tired. My powers took a lot of energy out of me. The help will be needed" As we talked, the remaining cloaked figures charged with daggers and small swords. I raised my sword to block, but my arm burned with pain. A dagger found its way into my arm and the attacker twisted it, causing more pain. I raised my other arm and bought up a punch that got the bastard off of me.

"Damn it. I'm hit! Shit, that hurts." I looked at my arm as blood flowed from it. I grabbed the knife and ripped it out. I gritted my teeth in pain as I tore the blade from my flesh. I stood up; I saw an energy shield of blue. I looked back and the guards running up to give support. The one in the front of the group, I recognized as Captain Armor.

"About damn time, thought we were going to have to do this our selves" I let out a small laugh. I used my sword to give me support as I stood up. I noticed the cloaked figures run away as the Royal guard came to the area.

"Twily! Are you okay" Captain Armor ran up to Twilight and looked her over for injuries.

"I am fine, don't worry. What took you so long to get here anyway?" Twilight gave him a questioning look. Captain Armor scrambled to find an answer.

As this was going on, I walked up. I was using my sword as a walking stick, of sorts. "Hello again Captain. What did take you so long? I thought we would have to take care of everything." I let out a loud laugh.

Twilight noticed my arm. "Dunmore! You're arm!" She quickly came over and inspected the wound.

"I am fine, just a scratch. Are you and the others okay?" I pulled my hood off and looked around.

The area only had slight damage to the buildings and the road.

A medic came up and put bandages on my arm and used a bit of healing magic. I gave him my thanks and he went off to check the others.

Captain Armor turned to me and shook my hand. "Good to see you again Dunmore. I wish the setting was better for a 'meet & greet' but, anyways. We need to head to the castle, the Princesses are expecting you. I suggest you hurry up, this will be one of the many topics they want to talk to you about."

I gave an affirmative nod. "Roger that, we will head out now." I put my sword on my back in its sheath. "Alright, let's get the castle! Double-time!" With that we set off towards the castle again.

---- About 14 minutes later---

We arrived at the castle entrance and went in; a few guards escorted us, mostly me, to the throne room. When we got in there, I saw what I did not expect. Next to the throne was Chrysalis.

I pulled out my sniper rifle and aimed it at her. "Oi! What's she doing here!?" The guards tensed up and formed a defensive formation in front of her. Princess Celestia stepped forward.

"Calm you're self Dunmore. She is no longer our enemy." Celestia told the truth, yet I still did not trust her judgment.

"Okay, but tell me why she is not our enemy? Last we met, I almost killed her. So why is she her now?" My tine was of anger and questioning. I put my rifle away on my back.

"She is here because she is no longer the Changeling leader; she can tell you the specifics." Celestia went over to a door and signaled us to fallow as well telling the guards to stand-down

"So, what did you and Princess Luna need to tell me. I must be important for me to come out of hiding, and stop what I am seeing in my dreams." I walked next to Celestia.

"We have discovered a truth among a myth. That is why you are here Dunmore. Fallow me to the Royal archives." She led us to the Archives room and it was huge, documents and books and other items of knowledge covered the shelves.

"Why am I so important? I am just another soldier, with unknown powers." We stopped at a large book that was on a desk.

Celestia used her magic to open up to a page near the end. "This book talks about the Elements of Harmony and some of chaos. But at the end, it tells of a different type of element holder. One who holds both an element of harmony and chaos." I looked at the book and noticed an image of a sword.

I pulled out my sword and set it next to the image. "The same sword, this dose seems important. But why would this concern me?" I continued to look at some of the text in the book. I noticed it talked about how the holder of these two elements was not Pony, Griffon, Zebra or anything of this world. "Interesting, this is truly interesting" I returned my sword to my sheath and Celestia closed the book.

"We shall return to the throne room so you may tell us what you promised." She walked off and the others fallowed her. I stood there, staring at the book. Twilight was still there as well.

"Dunmore, what's wrong? Are you okay?" She asked with concern in her voice,

"I am fine; I am just worried that if I am what this book says. Can I keep one of the largest promises I will ever make? But only time will give that answer. For now, we wait to see what happens" I walked off, I felt the pressure of the coming situations. As a soldier, I will carry on.

I entered the throne room; I stepped in front of the throne and gave a quick bow. "My story is a long one. Get comfy." I opened up my Omni-tool and pulled up the projector to give a slide show of my history.

"I shall start with a little family history and then the start with my powers." I started the slide show and projected it on to a wall. "I lived with my uncle in America, he was a nice person, and He loved working on vehicles. I never truly knew who my real parents where. But, that dose not matter anymore." I changed the slide to show to some military photos.

"I joined the Alliance marines at the age of 19. I went to collage before hand, so I got a few ranks up due to my education. I got through boot camp with the code-name of 'silent wolf'. I was given that nickname due to always being the silent one and always hitting my target. I noticed I had some sort of powers in boot camp, due to when ever I got angry, my eyes would glow a faint red or gold. I got through boot camp and went through officer training and showed great skill. I became a squad commander and worked along side humanities hero. Commander Shepard, he was sort of an idol. Before my first deployment, my uncle gave me this Claymore Sword. He said it was my fathers." I changed the slide again.

The picture showed me on graduation day, in uniform, with my uncle. "My uncle told me as well that he was not genetically my uncle but, that he was such a good friend to my father that he was like a brother. I took the sword on deployment and fought along side Shepard. But, when he saved the universe the third time, he gave up his life to take control of the reapers." I showed an image of a reaper.

"I continued with my own squad after that. I became an N7. That is one of the highest honors in the Alliance. But, after a few hunt-down missions. The council saw my potential and made me the 3rd human specter, I another high honor." I changed the image again to an image of a space station. "This is where I recruited my squad. There was Jericho, explosives expert. We never saw his face. He always hid it no matter what. Then there is Chris. 'Lights' was is call-sign, he was the Heavy weapons specialist. And finally, Drake, A crazy blade loving Irish man. Knew him since High school, same with Chris." I changed the image to the Cerberus symbol the projection program after I showed pictures of my squad.

I gave heavy sigh. "On our last mission. We were hunting down a terrorist leader who was gathering the parts of Cerberus into a new group. My squad was killed in front of me; I watched them slit their throats. The guy who was there had a portal device of some sort. When I went to attack him, he moved and I went through the portal. I put a bullet in his head before I fell through." I turned off the projector and closed my Omni-tool.

"And that's me in a nutshell. A bit depressing, but oh well. I'll live." I relaxed and loosened up a bit.

Princess Celestia had a face of slight confusion and understanding. Fluttershy was surprisingly the first to speak. "T-that's so sad. Not knowing you're parents. Also loosing you're friends." Her voice carried sadness.

My voice was emotionless. "Do not worry about me. I am fine; I will prevail where others might not. I will not let deaths hold me down." The tone of my voice shocked Princess Luna.

(Yeah, she is there. always was) "You feel no pains for the loss of you're friends? You do not feel pain for not knowing who you're parents where? How could someone have such feelings?" What Princess Luna said agitated me.

"I am a soldier; I learned how to control my emotions in such situations." My voice was has empty as before.

Celestia now spoke her mind. "Training or not. One can not suppress such emotions Luna told me of the grief and sadness she felt in you're dreams. You bottle up you're emotions and you become a heartless killer." What she said ticked me off.

"I am no heartless killer. Don't EVER call me that again." My vexation for what she said was viable as a few sparks of magical energy moved around me, slightly burning the floor.

I stood there with my head down and an empty stare to the floor. "Why so many...my friends...my allies...I will see none of them ever again. I am alone and I will never see anyone I knew ever again, I won't even be at my squad's funerals...." I let out a single tear and it stained the floor.

"I am alone....no one I knew will ever see me again. What am I to do now then?" I questioned my self. I felt a hoof on my arm; I looked up and saw Twilight.

"You are not alone Dunmore. You have us, you have Ponyville." I thought about what she said, she was right. I gave a smile.

"But...what do I do? I can't get back to my universe." Her smile grew and she pointed towards the others.

"You might not be able to get back to where you're from Dunmore, but you have a new home. With us" What Twilight said reminded me of what Drake once told me.

'If I die, carry on. I'll see you in hell after I take it over. So don't worry, we got this. And if you loose us. Keep fighting, for us.' He was one of my best friends, trusted him with everything.

"You're right. I can't forget about my past friends. I will keep fighting for them. Even in this new world." I got up and Twilight stepped back. I took out my sword and touched it to the ground letting some energy floe to the floor, repairing the cracked floor.

"Yes, I will Pledge my allegiance and service to Equestria. Semper Fidelis." I went to position of attention and gave a quick salute.

My voice became stern and solid. "You're Majesty. What are you orders?"

She gave a small smile. "You're orders Commander, are to take on the role of the element of Oder and Fear. Is that understood?"

I gave another salute and held it. "Yes Ma'm." I pulled out my sword and bowed like a knight from the medieval ages (or dark ages as some call them)

"You may rise Commander, but before you go. We must discuss what happened with Chrysalis. While you where gone"

I gave a small laugh. "I almost forgot about that." I listened intently.

"After you defeated Chrysalis, she returned to her hive. But she was banished due to her failure to take over Ponyville. She came out of the forest with cuts and deep wounds. She came to us for help and we aided her." As Celestia spoke, Chrysalis came back out from her hiding spot, where she hid when I had that burst of anger, She sat next to the others.

"She still has a small number of changelings that are loyal to her. But, they are few. And now that's out of the way. Let's talk about the small fight that happened out in town." Celestia's tone was serious.

"Yes, the fight that happened. I am going to guess they where Lunar Republic fanatics of some sort. The illusion magic they used was impressive, I must say" I noticed that Luna's face showed worry when I said the name of the group.

"Is something wrong Princess Luna? What do you know of this group?" I questioned.

Luna let out a sigh. "They are a group who want to bring back Nightmare Moon." I raised an eyebrow.

"I read about that. Pretty bad thing that seemed to be" I opened up my Omni-tool and looked through some of the notes I had copied from the books.

"Yes, it says her Nightmare moon wanted eternal night. That doesn't sound like fun" I looked over some other notes.

"Yes that is correct Dunmore. But they will never happen again." Celestia sounded sure that it would not happen again.

"You seem confident about that. Are you sure that they don't have any magic that can change her back." Before we could continue, there was an explosion from outside the throne room doors.

We all looked to the door in worry and wonder. "What the hell was that!? Let's stay back for now and wait to see what happens." Twilight was already at the door, about to open it. "No! Don't open that doo-" before I could finish my sentence, the entrance exploded. Twilight was thrown back and landed next to me. "Twilight? You okay?" She slowly got up.

"I'm good. What's going on?" Before I could answer, explosions destroyed the pillars and part of the wall around the room. The roof began to cave in.

"Look out!" I grabbed Twilight and rolled to the side to dodge a bit of falling roof. It cut us off from the others.

I could hear the others on the other side. "Dunmore, Get you and Twilight out of here! I and Luna will teleport the rest of us out along with some guards. Hurry! The roof won't hold for long!"

I looked around and saw that some of the wall was gone. I looked to Twilight. "Can you teleport us to that room over there?" I pointed across the way to a room with an open window.

"Yes, get close and we'll be there." With a flash of light, we were out of the crumbling throne room and in a room of some wealthy or important individual.

"Wonder who owns this room, a bit too lavish if you ask me." I looked around and laughed at the fancy decor.

I heard someone enter the room. "Who is in my room!? I am Prince Blueblood! Who are you brutes!?" I stared at this guy with a deathly glare.

"Twilight, why do I really want to punch this guy in the face really hard?" Twilight shrugged as she left the room. I tried to fallow but was blocked by the idiot. "Mind getting out of my damn way you idiot?"

Prince Blueblood scoffed at my insult. "You dare insult me? I am prince Blueblood, Princess Celestia will know about you insulting me! You will stay here while I go and get Princ-oof!"

I shoved the ignorant idiot out of the way. "Always one of those idiots, no matter where I go" I met up with Twilight in the hallway and we made our way to the others. It took a few minutes because we did not know were the other where.

We met up outside the castle and looked at the destruction of the Throne room. "Wow, no more throne room I guess" I joked but no one laughed.

Celestia turned to me. "I want you to go back to Ponyville with the others. Please stay safe." With that, I gave a quick salute. I and the others went to the train station to catch a ride home.

---Ponyville----

When we arrived back at town, we went our separate ways. I went with Twilight back to her house so we could continue some old research.

We discussed things and did research late into the night. Staying quite as possible to not awake Spike. He would not be happy if we woke him, trust me.

As we looked over a large table of notes, Twilight fell asleep on my shoulder. I thought to my self. 'Wow, I guess not even she can stay up all night doing research' I carefully picked her up and put her in her bed upstairs. "Goodnight Twilight." I took some time to clean up and organize the mess of research we had out.

After that, I left for my house and turned in for the night. I thought about what happened today. I am now under the service of Equestria, and I will help keep it safe, No matter what.

Chapter 6: Alone no longer (EDITED)

Chapter 6: Alone no longer

It was a rainy day, and by rainy, I mean pouring. But, I was to meet up with Twilight and the rest of the gang for just a friendly outing. When I got there, Twilight and the others where already here, I took a seat and ate some food. As the day continued, I looked out the window to notice an orange Pegasus filly pulling her scooter through the mud. She went into an ally and crawled into a large cardboard box.

I told the others and before anyone could say a single word, Rainbow Dash was out there and back in before even a second passed. The group was silent; the only noise was from the little filly crying. Rainbow Dash hugged her tightly. "Why did you not tell me? I would have helped you Scootaloo."

Scootaloo's response was tear filled. "Because I did not want you to see me like this, I never wanted top make anyone worry about me. My moms gone and my dad disappeared on a mission for the Royal Guard. I was here alone, no home, no parents.....No one to say 'I love you'."

This hit everyone with the force of a thousand pounds of any heavy object hitting you in the face. "Scootaloo, you should have told me." Rainbow Dash released the hug, Scootaloo wanted to hide her self from the world. "I would have helped you, you know that. Element of loyalty or not, I know how much of a big sister I am to you. I care for you, if you got hurt or worse....I don't know what I would do." None of us expected Rainbow Dash to ever be this emotional.

I walked up and kneeled down in front of her. "Scootaloo, I am Dunmore Wolfgang. I will use the resources I have at my disposal, to find your father. Since he was Royal Guard, Celestia probably knows his last location. If not, we find anyone else who might know.

Rainbow Dash lifted Scootaloo on her back. "You can stay with me till we find you're dad. How dose that sound?" Scootaloo became a little happier.

"Thanks, that means a lot." They separated their hug and sat down.

Applejack gave her two bits next. "Ya' could have told me and ya' could have stayed at my home. We are ya're friends Scootaloo and that's what friends do"

Well this was going on; we wrote a letter to Celestia. Spike had shown up and sent the letter off.

We continued to talk about what to do. We got a letter back for Celestia; she would arrive within the day. We all went back to Twilight's home to wait for Celestia.

About 2 hours later, she arrived. She entered the shop and we explained everything.

"Okay. I will head back to Canterlot to see what I can do my little ponies. And worry not dear Scootaloo, we will find your father, No matter what." With that, she left. I could hear a hint of fear in Celestia's voice.

I got up from my seat. "Alright! Operation 'scoots' is a go! Come on; let's do what research we can. Allons-y!" We all went back to Twilight's home to organize the search areas. Me and Twilight were set to research Royal guard archive books. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were set to ask around Cloudsdale. And Applejack and Rarity and Pinkie Pie asked around town. Celestia sent us more Royal Guard archive books every now and then. But, we had yet to find anything.

---At Cloudsdale---

"Who are we supposed to ask? All of Cloudsdale? That's impossible. But, if that's what it tales to help Scoots, I'll do it!" Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy walked around Cloudsdale in search for answers.

"That's a nice thing to say Rainbow. I guess that's why you are the element of loyalty. Doing so much work to help poor Scootaloo, oh the poor dear, only if I knew. I would have helped as soon as she told me. No pony deserves to go without family."

Rainbow Dash looked at Fluttershy. "And that's why you're the element of kindness. Let's get this done and make sure she gets her dad back!" Fluttershy let out a quiet 'yay'

---Ponyville---

"Now, who shall we ask first?" Rarity looked around wondering who to ask first.

"Well, I'd say tha' Mayor. She should know something'" Applejack pointed over to town hall.

"Yeah, and then when we find Scootaloo's dad, we throw a party. Not just a small one, A BIG ONE!" The three made their way to town hall to question Mayor Mare.

---Twilight's home---

"Twilight you go anything yet? I'm looking though these deployment records and I have yet to find anything that stands out" I continued to look through the files and scrolls, but still found nothing of value.

"Nothing yet Dunmore, you?" Twilight levitated books and scrolls around her head.

"Nothing just--wait. Look for troops who were deployed, but never came back. Check for any MIA units. We might get something if we compile a list of just that and possibly any, KIA units." I looked through more and more records and books. We started making 2 lists of MIA and KIA; we hoped he was not KIA.

Twilight figured something else out. "Her dad must have been a Pegasus. Let's lower the list to Pegasus Guards." The list became shorter and shorter till we had a list of only 28 Royal Guards.

I told Scootaloo to help us identify her dad. She could barely remember what he looked like, but an image might hit the right memory. We found nothing on the MIA or the KIA lists. We made a list of guards who where undecided to be KIA or MIA due to still being searched for.

We found a lead on a list of retired guards. An old Pegasus by the name of Sharp wing, he lived in Canterlot. I gathered up info on his address and any medical conditions he might have. "Okay, let's tell the others that we are heading to Canterlot for a lead." I put my Claymore on my back and grabbed my M-3 pistol.

After telling the others, except for Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, we headed on to the train to Canterlot. We got a solid lead; the guy was apparently part of a squad of Pegasus who were part of the elite solar guard. Their last known location was some where in the mountains near griffon territory, this will be difficult to figure out their last known location.

We arrived in Canterlot and made our way to the south side of the city. But not before running into our old friend BlueBlood. "There you are. The one who shoved me out of his way back at the castle."

I turned to Twilight. "I can't be held responsible for what I might do to him." I turned back to BlueBlood. "Ah, BlueBlood. Good to see you again, yeah...sorry about shoving you and all. But, something happened and you know how it is when the throne room explodes." His attitude did not change one bit, instead of leaving me alone, he got in my face.

"You dared to assault me in my own room. You are a ruffian and an absolute disgusting creature. I mean, look at what you wear. Such clashing colors, just gray and blue." He proceeded to prod me with his fore-hoof. He was pushing my last few buttons. "I have no clue how you are an element of harmony, Order was it? Well, I guess the element of chaos; fear, fits you perfectly. You would scare any small child. Such as this little orange Pegasus and it looks like she is so scared, she can't fly away." He let out an annoying laugh.

That pushed the last button. "You can insult me, but you shall not insult my friends!" My anger began to rise as he taunted me and my friends even more.

"Oh, I hit a button. Now tell me, Twilight sparkle was it, why be even known to be friends with such a disgusting creature. Your little dragon was enough, but this thing is disgusting." This time Twilight got pissed and my anger rose higher.

"You better silence your tongue before I do it for you!" I grabbed his neck with enough force to make him panic. He called for the guards next us, but they acted like nothing was going on.

"Let me go now you disgusting ruffian, or I'll have Princess Celestia throw you in a dungeon!" I laughed at this.

"You are amusing, are you sure you are not a jester?" I laughed again. He attempted to remove my hand with magic. That did not work.

"Let me go you disgusting creature! Do it now!" He attempted to hit me, yet I easily stopped.

"Not much of a fighter BlueBlood. You're a damn prince, what a fucking joke." I put up my fist into his face not knocked him to the ground. His blood was red. "Oh, his blood is not blue. What a let down." We walked off and the guards went over and picked up the now unconscious BlueBlood.

Twilight looked at me. "Did you really need to hurt him?" I gave a small chuckle.

"No, but it felt good to do so." This earned a laugh from Scootaloo. "I knew I had some funny in me." I laughed again as we continued to the south side of the city.

----South side of Canterlot---

When we got to the house, something felt wrong. "Keep your eyes open. Something doesn't feel right "I put my hand on my pistol, ready to fight." Stay casual. Don't be to on edge." We casually walked up to the door and knocked. I looked around at the area, typical residential area of Canterlot, nothing to suspicious.

The door opened to revile the owner of the house; he was a brown stallion with a short black mane. His cutie mark was of a wing that was made of iron, he had a few scars." Are you Sharp Wing?" I questioned as he looked around and signaled us in.

"Yes I am, now get in here. Quickly, come on." He rushed us in and took one last look around before closing the door. "Now who are you? And what do you want?"

I removed my cover and introduced our little group. "I am Commander Wolfgang and this is Twilight sparkle and Scootaloo. We found you on a list of ponies that lost the rest of their team. You worked with the father or Scootaloo, we where hoping you could help us locate him" He took a seat in a comfy chair and told us to take a seat on the couch.

"I don't remember much, but I do remember you little one. Scootaloo, He always talked about you after his wife....died. He became more serious with his job as an elite solar guard. He got a friend to look after Scootaloo when ever he had a mission. But, I don't remember when that stopped." He looked out his window and I took a glance out the same window. Ponies with black cloaks and hoods, something was going to happen.

"Okay, can you indicate on a map were your team was last at. We hope to find him; no one deserves to not have a family." I pulled out a map of Equestria and surrounding territories. He pointed to some mountains.

"That's the last place I remember, we were on a secret mission involving some terrorist organization called the 'Lunar Republic' you have fought them before." I took the map and marked the area he pointed to and then put it away.

"Thank you Sharp wing for all your help, we must be going. But think you have an infestation of pests." I took out my pistol and shot into the next room, killing a hidden pony.

Sharp wing got out of his chair and took out a sword form under his seat. "I may be old, but I can still fight." He held the sword in his mouth and readied for a fight.

Twilight got up and stood in front of Scootaloo. "Stay behind me Scootaloo." Scootaloo gave a quick nod and looked out the window.

Two cloaked ponies busted through the window and prepared to strike sharp wing with two daggers. But, Sharp wing parried the strike and swung his blade across the two ponies' necks, killing them.

"Twilight, get Scootaloo out of here. We have you covered, you should come with us sharp wing." We quickly left the house and ran into the street. Sharp Wing killed a pony who was about to strike me in the back.

"I owe you one, now come on! Let's get out of here!" We ran down the street and I took out a few cloaked figures with my pistol to only run out of ammo after I killed a 5th target. "Oh hell, I put in an almost empty thermal clip. This is going to become CQC real quick."

Only a few more figures had fallowed us, they pulled out daggers. But one of them, decided to blast a few bolts of magic at us. I used my sword to deflect those but one made contact with my left leg, slightly burning it.

"We got to get out of here!" I looked over to see an alleyway. "Through there! Come on!" I covered the entrance and killed one more target with my own bolt of magic.

We arrived at the other side to a populated street; ponies stared at us as I ran out of the alleyway. "Hello, what's up?" I asked nonchalantly. We quickly ran towards the castle to tell Princess Celestia what had just happened.

----Castle---

We got into the emergency throne room, that's normally used like a bunker; the other throne room is sort of a mess. We told Celestia everything of what happened.

"Very well, good job Dunmore, Twilight and Scootaloo. And it is good to see you again Sharp wing." Sharp Wing gave a salute.

"It is good to see you again as well your majesty. I am ready to help these folk out and I'm not taking 'I can't let you do that' for an answer." Celestia let out a small laugh.

"A loyal soldier as ever Sharp Wing" She turned her attention to us. "I will send word to the others that you have gotten a good lead. Be careful though, if these terrorist were brave enough to attack you in public again. I fear much worse might happen in private attacks."

I took out the map and showed Celestia the last known area in the mountains Scootaloo's dad might be. She sent for a few squads of guards to be sent with us when we go there.

We discussed what to do and other plans of action. I asked Scootaloo to speak in private with me. I crouched down to eye level. "Okay, Scootaloo, when we get to this area and find something that is not what we hopped. I want you to know, we will help you in anyway we can. I am sure Rainbow Dash will take you in. But remember, we are here for you, and no matter what, we will always be here for you. So just be prepared to face a harsh ending to this. But always hope for this to end well." My words reassured the little filly and she had the look of determination in her eyes. We walked back into the throne room where a few squads of guards stood at attention. A total of 10 guards to go with us, the odds are in our favor.

I walked in front of the guards and decided to make our briefing into one hell of a pep-talk. "Alright, here is the plan! We will head in to this area; make sure no one decides to tries to stop us and we will find Scootaloo's dad. But, we might face some hardships on this mission and I need to know that every single one of you is as tough as I think you are! Well, are you as tough as I think you are? Or are you tougher?"

They all replied in unison. "We are tougher, Sir!" I gave a proud smile.

"Good! We leave at 10am sharp. I expect to see every one of you ready to go and ready to prove how tough you are! Is that understood!?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Sir! Yes Sir!" They gave a salute. I returned the salute.

"Alright, you are dismissed. Relax for today, tomorrow is going to be tough." I watched as they orderly walked out of the temporary throne room. I looked over to Celestia.

"Yeah, I know, be ready for anything and make sure every one comes back alive. You have my word Princess" I gave a quick salute and left with Sharp wing, Twilight and Scootaloo. We got some rooms in the castle; the rooms were close to the Bunker/throne room for safety reasons and had heavily armored and armed guards standing outside the doors.

We got to bed and we all thought about what might happen tomorrow. I hope that Scootaloo's father is alive. No matter what, we will succeed.

Chapter 7: Fear shall be known (EDITED)

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Chapter 7: Fear shall be known

I awoke at 6:30 am to get ready for the journey into the mountains. I looked over my gear and decided to only take my M-3 pistol and my Claymore. Celestia ordered that my armor be brought here to the castle and it arrived this morning.

I was putting on the part of my armor as I heard a knock at the door. "It is unlocked, you may enter. "As the door opened, I looked over to see who was entering. "Chrysalis, what do you need?" I stood up and tightened my sword onto my back. "I did not expect to be able to talk to you" I motioned her to take a seat, so we could talk.

"I do not need anything; I am here to give my assistance. I am willing to give you a few Changelings to help you on your quest." She had a serious look in her eyes.

"Okay, I will gladly accept this help. Any help is kindly appreciated." I sat up and walked towards the door to leave. But before I could leave Chrysalis called my name.

"Dunmore, I do hope you find who you are looking for. But I fear you might not like what you find there." Before I could respond and question what she meant, she was gone.

"I wonder what she meant by that?" I pondered it for a moment. "Oh well, best not to worry about it to much." I walked out of the room and greeted the guards who stood on guard outside of it. I walked to the gardens and took at seat under a tree.

I meditated there and focused on the known fears of the world. I sat cross-legged and had my eyes closed, I closed out the world and focused on only a certain fear, death. I heard the sound of death and the sound of the dying. As terrifying as it may be, I have heard it enough in my life. I have seen many people die, unable to do anything for them as they died.

I ceased my meditation as I felt someone getting closer; I got up to see who it was.

"Twilight, good morning, how are you?" I walked over to the path where she was at.

"Good morning to you to Dunmore, I am fine. What about you?" She asked in that cheerful voice that she normally had. I never understood how someone could be this cheerful almost all the time.

"I am fine, I was just meditating. Focusing my powers, making sure my control never dulls." We walked out of the gardens and back in side. A couple hours have past when I was meditating.

I and Twilight went into the dinning hall where Princess Celestia was at. She had a huge cup of coffee and a normal breakfast. "Not much of a morning pony Princess?" I let out a small laugh. I took a seat and took out my Kuwashii visor and started tuning it with my Omni-tool.

Celestia let out a small laugh at my little joke. "Funny, remind me to make you a jester if you ever commit a crime" She launched a counter-joke.

I let out a laugh. "Indeed, that would be amusing to see me as a jester. But then what would I use my powers for? Special effects?" we shared a laugh at the idea of me dancing around doing funny things.

By this time Twilight finally took a seat near Princess Celestia. She also had a large cup of coffee. "I guess student and teacher do share some similarities." I grinned and got up. I put my visor on and made sure my hood and cloak was secure. The hood and cloak were black and had a line of dark red on the edge running the entire item. I left the room to go check on the solders who I would be bringing along on this mission.

I was walking towards the exit of the castle to head to the guard training grounds, but before I was able to leave, I was stopped by a certain orange filly. "Hello Scootaloo, what do you need?" I stopped and took a seat on a fence.

"I just wanted to say hi and talk about the mission we are going on." Scootaloo sat on the ground next to me.

"I decided to not let you come along on this mission, it's too dangerous. Anyways, Rainbow dash and the others are here with you." I hopped that she would understand why it might be dangerous.

She let out a sigh and she became saddened. "What if we find my dad? I want to be there when you do."

I got up and crouched so I was eye level with her. "It is too dangerous, you will be safer here. If we find him, we will come back here as quick as possible." I gave her a reassuring smile. "But, you must be ready for the worst case scenario."

I could hear her start to cry at the thought of her father being dead. "Scootaloo, I know your pain, I don't know who my father was. I may never know, but I had my uncle. He was not my biological uncle but he was a close as an uncle as it was going to get. He was a friend of my fathers, he raised me. But for you, if your father is gone, remember that you always have your friends. I'm sure you could get Rainbow Dash to take you in if...you know." This seemed to have cheered her up, not a lot, but enough to stop her crying.

"Thanks Dunmore, I'll go find the others." Scootaloo ran off to find the others and I continued on my way to the training grounds.

When I got there, I saw multiple groups of guards training and checking their equipment. A guard pony came up to me and introduced himself. He was an earth pony, brown coat and black mane; his eyes were a dark blue. "Sergeant Sandbags reporting sir" He gave a quick salute, which I returned.

"Hello sergeant, are the troops ready?" I got right to business. "I expect the trip to only take a day if we are on time." The Sergeant lead me over to an open field were the 10 guards I saw yesterday were training. He called them to attention and let me speak.

"Alright, today, we have a mission. We will complete this mission as best as we can.

I don't know how many of us will make it back. If you wish to still come on this mission, come forward one step." For a moment I thought they all gave up, but they all stepped forward.

"Good, now gather your gear! We move out in an hour!" They were dismissed and I went back to the castle.

I entered the bunker throne room, which was inside of the mountain that the castle was built into, to talk to everyone before we left. The others were already in the middle of talking and gave a short greeting before going to Celestia.

I gave a quick salute. "We are ready to move out and complete our mission"

Celestia gave a nod. "Good, I expect you and the guards to come back in one piece." I gave a cocky smile.

"That's the plan." I cracked my knuckles and my neck.

"I am letting Twilight come along on your mission." This shocked me and I became serious.

"No, she will not." My tone was very serious. Celestia was taken back by my response.

"May I ask why she is not allowed to join you?" Her tone had a slight feel of anger.

"It is too dangerous and I will not let anyone risk their life if they don't need to." As I said this, Twilight stepped next to me.

"Dunmore, I volunteered to join. Don't worry; I can handle myself in a fight and/or hazardous conditions." I thought it over for a moment.

I cursed under my breath. "Fine, you can come. But be careful, we don't know what we will encounter up in those mountains." Before we took leave, Celestia gave me some more information.

"Dunmore, I received a letter from the Griffon leader telling us that Griffon scout teams have been disappearing in the area of mountains you are going to. If you could find them, it would be much appreciated." I gave a quick salute and we left for the mountains.

It was about 11:30am when we left. It took us the whole day to get to the base of the mountains. We took a train to get to a town closest to the mountains and then walked the rest of the way. We set up camp at the edge of the forest and stayed there. Sharp Wing took first watch and I took second.

I sat outside the camp; I looked up at the mountains. I zoned out and when someone touched my shoulder to get my attention. I pulled out my pistol and spun around to point it at the unknown target. It was Twilight. "Don't sneak up on me like that, bad idea." I sat back down. "What do you need?" I stared back at the mountains.

"Are you okay? You have been staring at those mountains forever. Are you thinking about what might happen?" Twilight had genuine concern in her voice.

"Chrysalis told me I might not like what I find. When I went to question what she meant, she vanished." I stood up and pulled out my binoculars to take a quick look around. I saw the few Changelings, which Chrysalis gave us, fly about to keep an eye out for any hostiles or any unknowns.

I stood up and walked into the center of our camp site. The grass in the area was tall enough to keep us hidden and if need be, we could quickly retreat into the tree. I sat in front of the fire and took out the map to look it over.

Twilight sat next to me. "What do you think she meant? What could we find?"

I put the map away and walked over to my tent, before entering I turned to face Twilight.

"I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this. Let's just be careful" I went into my tent and laid down on my bedroll. Sleep came fast, but the dreams never came. It was a quiet night, not a sound in my mind, just silence.

I awoke early, before anyone else got up. I cleaned out the camp fire and packed up my tent. The others started to awake and pack their own things. "Leave the tents here; we won't need them on the way up. They would only slow us down." They did as I ordered and we hid our packed up tents among the trees.

"Let's get a move on; we should get there by mid-day if we go at a steady pace" The few Changelings that we had with us waited for us, they don't sleep apparently. "Did you find anything last night?"

The closest Changeling turned to me with an answer, its voice was scratchy and bug-like. "We found nothing. Path to the mountain is clear."

"Good job, let's go then." I signaled the soldiers to fallow me. Twilight stayed behind me as we made our way up the path through the mountains. The path got smaller, so we entered a line formation. I started to notice blood and cut in the stone.

"Hold. Look at the walls; this seems to be the right path. Stay on guard, don't get stupid." The farther we went, the more blood we saw. The path opened up into a small area with a cave.

The cave entrance was damaged. Blood, weapons and bits of armor were scattered about.

"Watch your corners, check the area. Be careful." We looked around for anything of importance.

One of the soldiers called me over to the left side of the cave entrance. "Sir! Take a look at this, its griffon armor." The armor was indeed griffon, but the name on the inside of the helmet gave it away. "It's a bit worn, but I think I can make out a name on it" I scanned it over with my Omni-tool. "Here we go; the helmet belongs to one of the griffon scouts. One by the name of Gilda, Twilight isn't that the griffon who came to Ponyville once and was really mean and rude?" I handed the helmet to Twilight.

"Yes, that is her. I did not expect to meet her again, especially in this way. If this is her helmet, then she's in trouble. Even though she was a bit rude and mean, we are going to help her and any others that are here." Twilight gave the helmet back to me and I just tossed it over my shoulder.

"Okay then, let's get into this cave then. We got to find out what the hell is going on here." We entered the cave and I used my sword as a light source after pooling magic into its blade.

It was your typical and normal cave, and then we entered a cavern. I saw a torch line and used some fire magic to light it. The torches light up along the wall and through the middle.

There were cages and at the far end of the medium sized cavern was a large device.

"What in the hell are we looking at? It looks to be some sort of holding area and...I have no clue what that device at the far end is." The device was a black obelisk with spikes protruding from it at random areas. There was also a glowing interface on it with a few of the spike connected to cages around it.

"Let's get down there and check those cages. See who we can save." We made our way down to the main floor and check the cages. I got close to one and saw what looked to be a Pegasus on the ground, shaking. "Hey, can you hear me? Hello? We are here to help?" I was about to open the door, but the Pegasus jumped at the cage and I saw its face in full light. Its eyes had wires and other mechanical parts over its face. I fell back with a short scream. Twilight came running over to see what was wrong.

"Dunmore! What's wrong? Is everything all- What is that?!" She looked at the Pegasus in the cage and began to feel sick.

I got up and pulled out my pistol. "It....is a husk. Not of Reaper tech, possibly Cerberus tech...That means...shit." I looked up and saw the Lunar Republic symbol on the ceiling.

"They gave them this much tech! I will end these bastards before they cause anymore harm to anyone else." I aimed my pistol at the Pegasus and shot it in the head, killing it instantly. I went into the cage a grabbed the tags off of him, I also found a note.

"Twilight, I got a note here. Let me read it so I can figure out who this guy was with." I started to read the note and also check the tags. The tags were worn and useless, but I kept them.

The note read 'I am sorry, I messed up and now my team is dead. To anyone who finds this note, please be kind enough to help my daughter. Her name is Scootaloo, please keep her safe. If you ever meet Sharp Wing, just tell him not to worry. He did what he had to do to save his family..' the name at the bottom was covered in dried blood and worn.

"Twilight...is Sharp Wing still here?" I stood up and looked over to Twilight.

"Yes, he is over there with the other soldiers. Why? What's going on?" I ignored Twilight questions and made my way to Sharp wing.

I walked towards Sharp Wing. I handed him the note and he just sat down. "I never wanted this to happen; I had to save my family. But, they killed them anyways. So please, kill me so I may join them. Please, just end my suffering." Tears poured from his eyes and he wept.

"As you wish, join your family now Sharp Wing." I went behind him and put my sword through the back of his neck; killing him instantly. "Farewell soldier, I hope you can be happy in the after life."

We searched multiple cages and only found dead ponies and a few griffons. We managed to find 2 griffons and the one griffon named Gilda.

We patched up the cuts and wounds they had and a few soldiers led them to the entrance of the cave. I went to the obelisk and touched the thing that looked like a control panel. As I touched it, the obelisk opened to reveal a steam of energy. A shield of energy surrounded me and the obelisk. Twilight noticed the shield and began to try and crack it with magic.

"Twilight, magic will not break this shield. I will have to interrupt the energy flow. Normally, there is a device to divert the power, but we don't have one. I will have to use my powers to overload it; I don't know what this might do. So I want you to leave with the others." Twilight could not believe what I had just said.

"No! Dunmore, there has to be another way!" Wind started swirling around the shield and energy started to lash out.

I gave her a small smile. "Don't worry; I don't think this will kill me." I turned to the device and reached both hands into the power steam and began using my powers to overload the systems. I felt the power course through me and spark off of me into the shield.

Twilight stayed where she was. "Dunmore! There has to be something else you can do to stop it!"

I looked over my shoulder and gave Twilight another small smile. "Nope, this is the only way!" the wind started to pick up speed around the shield and became very loud. "If there was another way, it wouldn't be as exciting as this!" I gave a laugh. "So get going Twilight, I got this handled. For now" I muttered the last part and looked back at the device.

Bolts of energy cracked off and hit my armor, breaking it in places. I felt my arms go numb and then my torso. I was loosening feeling in my body, but stood there, diverting power and trying to overload the device.

I looked back over to see that Twilight had left. "This has been fun!" I gave a short laugh. "I will miss living in Equestria.....Oh well....Alls well that ends well." The steam of energy began to glow brighter and brighter. The shield dissipated and the device gave off a loud continuous roar as the device began to overload.

My body felt weightless, I gave off another smile. "This is how it ends....Not in glorious combat or old age. Damn, I wonder what afterlife is like here." The white light coming form the device expanded into the cavern and a loud explosion fallowed.

The others were already half-way down the path when the mountain exploded in a white light. The soldiers just stopped and stared, Twilight ran back towards the cave.

When she got there, it was gone. Only a huge crater, she went into the crater, hoping to find me. She searched for hours, the soldiers came to help out and the almost lost hope when the searched the center of the crater. But, on of the griffons found my hand poking out of the dirt on the far side of the crater.

"I found him!" the others rushed over and began to unbury my body. It was damaged, my armor was shattered and my face was burnt. My sword was some how still intact along with my pistol. They got me above ground; I was unconscious and severely injured.

It was up to the soldiers, Twilight and that griffon named Gilda to get my body out of there and get back to Canterlot.

--- (Third-person) ---

They found a town nearby and luckily there was a small hospital there. They let the doctors there handle the major injuries on Dunmore's body and stabilize him till Celestia gets there.

They stayed at the hotel across from the hospital and all they could think about is what they found up there. And Twilight could only think about the worse possible outcomes for Dunmore's Condition. They decided to get some rest and wait for any news. But Twilight could not sleep at all.

------Dunmore's room (hospital) -----

The machines around Dunmore's bed beeped as they kept track of his heart and other things that needed to be watched. His eyes stirred behind his eyelids, he was not having a dream, but a vist within his mind.

----Dunmore's mind (first-person) ---

I walked through halls of the unknown structure in search of an idea of where I was. I walked into a large area, a void surrounded it. I saw a white glowing figure sitting on a bench, it called me over. "Who are you?" I sat down.

"Who I am will be explained in due time. But I can assure you, we are related, but I can not tell you how. As I have said before, all will be explained in time. But you must find a Time And Relative Dimension In Space. You can start there, find the Doctor. Oh, if you are wondering what his real name is, I can not tell you." The glow began to dim and I could see who I was talking to, well, not any good details. But, I could make out that it was a man. That's all I could determine, not much else.

"Wait...A what? The Doctor? I don't know where he is, but if I run across him again, I'll do whatever needs to be done." I sat up and looked around at the void, the colors of it where changing. From blue to red and then to orange, like a day would be going by. "What is going on with this void?" the man laughed.

"Dose it matter, I'm surprised you were not at all freaked out by talking ponies. How did you manage that? The first time I came here, I was asking so many questions." I just stared at the man as he rambled.

"Well, dealing with different types of aliens sort of helps with it." I looked back at the void and heard voices, I could not make out what they said, but I heard them. "Wait, is this hell or heaven? Or that place were it's decided if you go to hell or heaven? If so, that would suck." I looked at the void as it became white and very bright. The ground began to disappear around me. "What's going on here?" I turned to the man on the bench. He was waving goodbye and the bench floated away.

"You have spent many days here, you need to go back. I have seen your future, it is fantastic. Go, you have friends waiting for you." Before I could question his words, the world vanished and was replaced with a bright white light.

I felt a tingling, then a feeling of electricity. I was being zapped by something, I shut my eyes tight. I felt my body being propelled forward, faster and faster till nothing but air and cold light

----- (Hospital room) -----

I shot up from the bed with a scream of pain and started coughing a fit. I tried to look around my vision was blurred and I could only see shapes and different hues of red. I also tried to move, but I was stopped by something, I swung my limp arm to my left. I tried to hit something, but I only succeeded in pulling my self out of the bed.

I hit the floor with a thud, it was cold and hard. My vision began to come back, still blurry. My hearing also came back and I could hear voices, I heard the movement of armor and hooves on the cold floor.

I was hoisted up on to the bed with magic, it was a different magic. Not a unicorns...An alicorn's magic. My throat burned as I tried to speak, my voice was a wheeze.

"Do not worry Dunmore, you are safe. Relax; you will only reopen your wounds." I heard Celestia's voice.

"He should be able to talk in a few hours, if not, just rest and liquids will help." A nurse spoke to Celestia. I could not see, but I could now hear.

"What about his sight?" Twilight, she was safe. That is reassuring.

"That should come back at some point today, his eyes were not too damaged when you brought him in." the nurse flipped through some paper. "Normally we charge for such treatment, but seeing who this is for. I think we owe a lot of favors." The nurse left the room along with the tow guards. Only Celestia and Twilight were left.

"He will be fine Twilight, don't worry about a thing." Celestia left after giving the tiny pep-talk. Celestia and the others left the room and left Twilight alone.

"I don't know if you can hear me Dunmore. It's been a about a week and a half. Most of your armor was heavily damaged; we kept what didn't turn to dust when we picked you out of the crater." I could hear tears hit the floor along with the soft beep of the machines. "I was scared...That you had....Died.....Sorry, knowing you, you wouldn't die to a simple explosion, that's something you would have said." I heard her let out a sigh. "Anyway, get some rest. They say you should be up and about by tomorrow afternoon. That's good; we will let you go through what parts of armor you want to keep. Right know you are only wearing the under-armor pants. That's what you called them, right? Oh well, get some rest, see you tomorrow." She then left the room.

I laid back down, setting my head on the pillow and closing my eyes. They next day will come, and bad news will come to Scootaloo. She will not enjoy the news that I will bring.

Wait, I was out for a week and a half......well damn. Oh well, another day, another adventure.

I fell asleep and waited for the next day, I will bring this Lunar Republic down, no matter what.

Chapter 8: Tears of Death and Tears of Life (EDITED)

Chapter 8: Tears of Life and Tears of Death

I awoke the next day, the sun was now only rising which meant it was quite early. My eye sight was still blurry, but I could at least see to an extent. I swung my legs off the bed and stood up; I stumbled a bit before I got my feet under me.

"Damn, I guess cheating death and being out for a week and a-half really messes with you" I stood up straight and cracked my neck with a loud pop. "Now then, where is my stuff....?" I looked around and say what was left of my armor on the table along with my sword and pistol.

I walked over to the table in the corner and looked over what was left. "Got top part of the chest piece....The boots...The visor, good to have....Oh, the gauntlets survived, I don't see the gloves...Damn. Well, not much but it is something." I looked under the table and found a large rectangular green box. There was a note on top of it; it read.

'Dunmore, this case can hold what is left of your armor. When you have time, we will have our blacksmiths work on making you a type of hybrid armor with what's left of you armor and whatever they come up with. Sincerely, Princess Celestia'

I put the note on the table and lifted up the large case. It had two latches on the side and a combination lock. "Nifty, this will work well....Wait...what's the damn combination?" I looked on the bottom of the case and there was another note. 'By the way, the combination is 6-14-20.' I put in the combo and popped the latches, and the inside was coated with a spongy like material like what you would find in any military weapon or armor case to keep the item safe.

I carefully placed the parts of armor in the case, and safely secured it. I looked at the clock at saw it was now 6:00am. "Maybe I should see if I could leave. Knowing that it's a hospital, they'll want to do some last minute checks or something."

I looked over to the dresser to find my NWUs sitting there; I quickly put them on and tightened my boots on. I put my pistol on my belt and my sword on my back. I grabbed the case and held it by two handles on either end. "Damn, a bit heavy. But, it is a challenge I shall accept." I hefted it up and pushed the door open and entered the hallway.

I heard a voice calling my name and looked in the direction of it, my vision still being a bit blurry, I could barely see who it was. "Eh, what's wrong?"

The pony got closer and I could see it was a nurse. "What's wrong?! You're up before you should be! Now I ask you, please get back in the room." Her tone was a mix of annoyance and kindness.

I set the case down and let out a sigh. "I feel fine, I wish to go now. I know it's your job to make sure a patient is a-okay before they leave, but I am fine." I could tell my words barley did anything to convince her.

"At least let me give you an once-over to make sure you're all good to go. You cheated death, and not many do that without being injured one way or another." Her tone turned to worry. "You're lucky that they got you here as quick ass they did, you were in bad condition with all the burns, cuts, gashes, and broken bones. But, we noticed you were healing at a quick pace, our healing magic helped, but something about you, saved you"

I entered the room at sat on the bed and let the nurse look me over. "I do not know what could have allowed me to heal so fast, maybe those powers I have. The powers seemed to amplify once I got into this world. So basically, no idea how I'm cheating death. Maybe death just hates me so much, it won't let me die." I gave a small laugh and the nurse just stared at me like I was crazy.

"Well, you seem fine. Your strange humor is intact, are you naturally this strange?"The nurse put away the tools she was using.

I got back up and grabbed the case outside the door. "I'm only this strange when I choose to be, or when I think a little strange humor might be good. But, you know anywhere I could get some food?" My stomach growled loudly as if on is on cue.

"We have a cafeteria on the ground floor, they have some meat for any griffon or dragon patients we might have. Just ask them to make it, we also have salads and stuff like that." The nurse was still writing down some notes

"Thanks, I will be going now." I grabbed the case and headed for the cafeteria on the ground floor. I noticed I was being stared at by doctors, nurses, and patients. I must have been the strangest thing they ever saw.

I got to the cafeteria and noticed, like other hospitals, you had to pay for the food. I did not have a single bit on me. "Well, shit. Guess I'll just head out then, the others said they were at the hotel across the street." I was whispering to myself and anyone who heard me just looked at me like I was insane.

I left the hospital and headed over to the hotel, I check my Omni-Tool for the time and it was currently 7:30AM. "They should be up by now." I headed into the hotel and walked over to the counter. The inside was your typical hotel, nothing too fancy and nothing too cheap. The floor had a red carpet and there was a lounge area with a few couches and bookcases, the lights are your normal light fixtures you would normally see, and it just felt very home-like. I knock on the counter to grab the attention of the greeter. "Hello? I need to find my friends so we can leave."

The greeter turned around and almost fell out of his chair; he had a dark red coat and bright yellow hair. "Oh my, you startled me. Not used to seeing anything like you. Sorry about that, what did you need?"

I raised an eyebrow and laughed a bit . "I know the feeling, where I'm from there was countless different species. But, I need to know where my friends are. If they are still here, can you tell me which room?"

He pulled out a large book and looked through it. "Who are your friends? I must know if I am to find their room number." He gave a kind smile and I noticed he was a unicorn when a pencil started levitating.

"Okay, there is: Twilight Sparkle, Princess Celestia, a few guard ponies, and 3 griffons." What I said shocked him.

"Oh! I know their room numbers by heart; they told me to tell you if you got here before they left so you could find the, the rooms are: room 110, room 111, room112, room 113, and room 114." He waved around his pencil as he told me the room numbers.

I took note of the numbers and turned to leave. "Thanks for the help, have a good day." He said the same thing and he turned back to what he was doing.

I walked up the stairs to the 100 hall and went to the first room, room 110, the numbers where a shiny brass and had engravings of what looked like western towns, Canterlot, and other places.

I knocked on the door and heard it unlock shortly after. A guard pony opened the door, to be specific, it was Sergeant Sandbags. "Hello there Sandbags, can you tell which room has who in it?"

Sandbags walked into the hallway and pointed the room he was just in and room 111. "These rooms have us guard ponies in them" He pointed to Room 112, and 113. "And those have the Princess in room 112 and Ms.Sparkle in 113. Room 114 has the 3 griffons in it, don't wake them, bad idea."

I took note of the griffons and decided to go to room 114's door. "Thanks Sergeant, go back to sleep if you wish" I walked up to the door and knocked. "Hello? Anyone awake in there?" I heard a mumbling and something fell over and a thud. I let out a sigh and a small laugh. "You okay in there?" My question was answered when the door opened.

Twilight stood there, mane a mess and eyes half-closed. "Yes...? What is-" She looked up to se me standing there instead of a hotel employee. Her eyes shot open and she smiled. "Dunmore! You're up and about already? Are you sure you're okay?"

I was about to answer before being whacked upside the head with a book. "Don't you EVER do something like that again, what you did was risky and you could of..." Her words cut them selves off. "You could have died" Her expression turned to worry and sadness.

I crouched down to eye level. "Twilight, I'm fine. I've cheated death once again and survived when I shouldn't have survived. I personally thought I died really, glad I didn't. I have all of my friends; I can't just leave that soon." What I said seemed to cheer her up a bit.

She wiped her eyes for any tears and regained her composition "Sorry, I was just worried I would loose a friend. You know how it is, right?"

The question stabbed at my past. "Yes, I do how it is. I have lost friends in the past, and I regret being not able to do anything for them. But, they would have wanted me to keep going, and do what I do best, kick some ass and keep others safe." My words gave Twilight a new perspective on my mind-set and view on things.

"Right, that thing called self-sacrifice is what you're all about." She let out a laugh and gave a smile.

I stood back up. "Well we should get ready to leave, I'll go wake up the others, pack up what you got and meet me in the lounge." I walked over to room 112 and before I knocked, the door swung open.

"Hello Dunmore, it's good to see you up and about. Don't be surprised that I'm up, got to raise the sun and all." the princess walked out of the room and closed the door, she had a small suitcase with her, of course it had an image of the sun on it.

"Well, I shall wake the others and tell them to meet me in the lounge when ready." I went over to the griffon room and cautiously knocked on the door.

"Go away; we're still sleeping in here." It was Gilda, bit of an attitude on that one.

I thought for a second and decided to use what my drill instructor taught me. I slammed the door open and stomped in. "WAKE UP YOU FEATHER BRAINED IDIOTS!" I tipped over a bed and the griffon spilled onto the floor and the others scrambled up and gave me a death stare.

They were awake, works every time. "I want your stuff packed and ready to go in 20 minutes! Get to work!" I left the room as 2 of the griffons scrambled to pack their stuff.

Gilda laughed a bit at me, not in a joking manner, more like I'm laughing with you. "Now you're a dweab I can respect."

I closed the door and went to the lounge and waited for the others, I pulled out some books to read and just worked on a replacer for my thermal clips. "Maybe replace the ammo with some sort of magic thing......I wonder....." I sat there for 20 minutes till everyone got downstairs and was ready to go.

Twilight snapped me out of my train of thought. "Dunmore!! We're ready to go, come on; the train will be at the station soon. We can stop by the bakery for some food on our way there."

We left for the train station and we stopped by the bakery, Celestia paid for everything, because I had no bits. "Hey, if I had bits, I would have paid for it. I guess I owe you some bits now?" I bit a large chunk out of the honey bread.

"No need, you did save this town and maybe of all of Equestria, if that was the only Lunar Republic...What did you call it?" Celestia looked to me for the answer.

"A husk factory and knowing them, that won't be the only one." I finished off my bread and pulled out another one, we were hungry so why not buy more then a few.

Twilight took this opportunity to pop into the conversation. "Well, let's hope that's one of few and not many. Seeing one pony turned into a Husk is bad enough, but seeing an army of them, would be worst then any nightmare." The others agreed and I stayed silent. "Something wrong Dunmore?"

I turned my head to the right to face Twilight. "I have seen armies of those things, not a pleasant view. Terrifying screams and howls fingers that are sharp like a sword and the look of a fellow soldier. I never want those things to become an army here, we must make sure to stop this Lunar Republic." Twilight got her answer.

"Right, sorry if I brought up painful memories." Twilight looked down.

"It is fine." She looked up at me, I had a grin. "We must not think to hard on the past, but we must think hard on the present and the future." They others looked at me as we walked. "What, Too cliché?" We all started laughing.

---Few moments later---

We had reached the train station and the train was already there. We got aboard and took our seats. I and Twilight sat next to each other; well Celestia sat across form us. The train started up, and started it journey to Canterlot.

Celestia decided to break the silence. "Dunmore, I wish to know why you would throw your life into danger, no matter the danger, for others."

I unsheathed my sword and ran my hand across it. "Self-Sacrifice, a good trait to have. I will risk my life for others because I feel the need to do it. I might not know the person I save, but if I save some one from death, they can continue to live on their lives. I don't do it to look heroic or to seem honorable; I do it because it's the right thing to do." My words gave them a good look at how I think and how I fight.

Twilight was not so awe stuck because I talked to her about this already, but Celestia was quite impressed and gave a large smile. "Well spoken Wolfgang, you are truly a soldier fit to be a commander of others. You would risk you life for a civilian or fellow soldier without hesitation. I wonder how many mares will flock to you on hearts and hooves day...."

I had to take a moment o process what Celestia just said. "What?!" Me and Twilight both said in unison due to us both being surprised that Celestia would say that. Celestia got a good laugh out of it.

"I'm joking, calm down. Or am I?" Celestia managed to make me take a double take at what she said.

I face-palmed and Twilight face-hoofed, we were still shocked Celestia would say that. I was the first to break the preverbal ice. "Really? I know you might be joking, but, really? I mean....Wow....Now that I think about it....I have noticed some mares staring more then others. I really hope they're just doing the 'what is that thing' stare." Now Twilight was shocked at what I said.

"You can't be serious....I know love has no bounds, but....What non-insane mare would go for you?" Twilight raised an eyebrow.

I was going to use the oldest comeback ever. "Jealous that other mares are looking at me Twilight?" What I said, made Twilight whack me upside the head with another book.

"I-I am not! D-Dunmore, what would m-make you s-say that!?" she became flustered.

I let out a laugh. "What you said, made you sound jealous" she hit me with another book. "Can you stop hitting me with books!?" She hit me again.

"When you stop being so down right strange and weird!" She hit me with another book.

"Oh come on, I may be a bit strange, but I'm not that strange!" She hit me with another book. "Stop that damn it!" She went to hit me with another one but I took it and threw it across the train.

"Hey, I liked that book!" She brought it back with her magic and cleaned it off.

"Well maybe, you shouldn't hit me with it!" We could hear Celestia's laugh get louder and louder.

We both turned to her. "What's so funny?"

She took a moment to gather her self and catch her breath. "You two are fighting like a married couple."

My eyes went wide and my jaw dropped. I was speechless and Twilight was shocked more then ever.

Celestia laughed again. "I'm joking, I'm joking, don't worry. Love has no bounds anyways."

The last part must have broken Twilight. I waved my hand in front of her and nothing happened. "Nice, you broke her, now what?"

Celestia thought for a moment. "I have an idea" she leaned forward." Twilight, the books are all running and flying away!"

Twilight snapped out of her trance of shock. "What!? where!? I must retrieve them!" She stopped and looked around for a moment. "Don't do that again. Why would you say that tin the first place?"

Celestia laughed, again. "Because, it was funny, that's why. Come on Twilight, laugh now and then."

I took a moment and slowly laughed. "I'm friends with one of the strangest Princesses I have ever met"

The train ride continued on to Canterlot took it's time and we arrived safely at our destination. We made our way to the castle, where a griffon ambassador would meet us and discus the current situation.

We entered the newly rebuilt throne room, looked exactly the same as before, took a left down a hallway and then took the tenth door on the right. The ambassador and two griffon guards where already there.

Celestia took a seat; I stood to her right and Twilight to her left. "Thank you for coming ambassador Titan, we have three of the griffons that went missing. They are being check over by our medical staff." What Celestia said pleased the ambassador greatly.

"Thank you Princess Celestia, we owe you for bringing our soldiers back and getting rid of that facility." The ambassador was an old griffon, lots of gray feathers, but still looks like a tough one to fight.

"Well ambassador, it is not I you should thank. It is Commander Wolfgang here." She motioned to her right.

"Well then, thank you Commander, I am surprised that you have some one of another species in your military." The ambassador laughed.

I spoke before Celestia could . "Lets just say I'm a special case, and for saving your soldiers and getting rid of the facility, it just my job."

The ambassador let out a loud wholesome laugh. " 'Just my job' He says, oh Celestia you have got quite the exquisite Commander here. I respect him greatly; he doesn't care for praise, which is what all soldiers should be like if you ask me." He laughed again as he put some folders away.

Celestia did the same with the folders that belonged to her. "Now, the three soldiers should be waiting for you, this meeting is done unless you need anything else."

The griffon got up and put some folders in a bag. "Nothing else, thank you again." With that, he left and so did we.

Celestia told us she had some work to take care of and took leave. I and Twilight walked to the entrance of the gardens where the others were waiting. "I'm going to have to tell her. This is the part of my job that I despise, having to tell others that loved ones or friends are dead. But, the thing is, I killed him to end his suffering." I walked forward towards the center and Twilight fallowed me.

We entered the center area where everyone was at. They noticed me and Scootaloo came running up. "Dunmore! Did you find my dad!?" She was way too happy to see me.

I crouched down and removed my cover. "Your father is...Um..." I was on the verge of tears. "He is......" I couldn't say it; I didn't want to say it.

"What? Where is he? What happened?......" It only took a few seconds for her to figure it out. "No.....No.....No you're lying...." She was breaking down into tears.

"Scootaloo....I'm sorry, but what happened there.....he wanted to be dead....He was changed. It wasn't him anymore....." The world came crashing down around her.

She fell to the ground in tears and I could see it, she felt alone. "I'm alone, my family is gone......"

I stood up and ran in some direction, just away from this. I ran far into the gardens till I got to a solid wall of the castle. "Damn it! Why dose it always have to happen like this!?" I threw a rage fueled punch at the wall. "Every fucking time! I try, I do, but....It's never enough....." I hit the wall a few more times in anger, leaving many cracks and small craters. I could hear someone behind me, I tuned to see you it was and it was Twilight. "What do you want?" I slumped up against the wall and slid down till I was sitting against it.

Twilight slowly walked towards me, cautiously, just in case. "Dunmore, are you okay?" Her voice was low and carried worry. "I mean, you had to tell her anyway, the truth was inevitable. I don't know how you feel right now, but, we need to get back to the others."

I ran my hands through my hair; it managed to grow a small bit while I have been here. "I don't know.......Why did it have to happen like this? If we where just faster.....Maybe, just maybe, we could have done something."

Twilight sat next to me. "Dunmore, he was there longer then you have been in this world. You couldn't have done anything; you saved him from that torture, being that...Thing."

I looked to Twilight. "Yes, but, maybe there was some way to turn him back.......Or just something else.....I have told too many people that they have lost someone. I....Don't know what to do; normally I would just go back into a mission and just forget about it."

Twilight got up and started to walk off but stopped and looked at me. "Come on, you can help her get settled with Rainbow, she's not alone because of us. We might not be blood related, but we're like a family to her now. So come on, I bet Rainbow will let you be the crazy uncle or something."

I got up, walked to Twilight, and gave her a quick hug. "I think that helped a bit, thanks. Let's get going, we got someone who needs our help."

We both walked back to the others and I could see Scootaloo smiling and still crying. But not tears of death, but tears of life. A new life with a big family, we're her family now. Not by blood, but by bond.

Scootaloo was on Rainbow's back and held onto her neck as they flew around. When they saw me, they landed and walked up to me. "Hey Dunmore, are you okay?" Scootaloo's attitude went from sad to happy while I was gone.

"I am fine, but most importantly, are you okay? I mean, the experience of what has happened will have its long-term effects." We all took a moment of silence and looked around, before bursting into laughter.

"Come on, let's get back to Ponyville. We got work to do; we got to get Scootaloo settled in Rainbow Dash's home, I got to make an ammo replacement for my guns using some sort of magic, and many other things." I pulled out some tags. "Here Scootaloo, these were you dads, I think he would want you to have them."

She took the tags and looked at them. "Thanks Dunmore, I will use these to remember him. Promise you'll stop the ponies that are doing this."

I gave her a confident smile. "I promise that I will stop them, in this life or the next. They will not escape my wrath." We left the gardens. "Come on the train should be here soon. Gather what ever you need to gather and meet me there."

-----A few moments later----

We all meet at the train station and got aboard the train to Ponyville. It would be good to be home after what has happened. I wonder what the Doctors up to, probably on those crazy adventures he told me about.

The train ride was smooth and I shared old war stories, it doesn't matter if there classified, I'm no longer in that universe. I'm somewhere new, somewhere better.

On the train, I noticed a hooded-pony at the far end of the car. "Twilight, far end of train car, hooded pony, Unicorn, and has a hidden knife. Don't directly look at him; just take note of his presence."

Twilight did what I said. "Why do you think he's here? Will he cause any trouble?"

I pulled out my pistol. "No, they may want us dead, but there not stupid like the others. This one has a faint tattoo on his neck, a snake around the moon. Must be the elite or something; keep an idea of his position. If he dose, then the guards hidden around the train will bring him down before I could get a shot off." Three of the five train cars have at least 5 guards each.

"Rainbow, keep an eye on Scootaloo, I have no idea how many of these guys there are." Rainbow tightened her grip on Scootaloo, who was sleeping at the moment.

I notified the others and they each kept a look out. There was one guard on the train who was in his armor, just to make him seem like the only one on board. "You, keep an eye on that hooded-pony. He may do something, do not approach him, and just keep an eye on him. He his looking at us now so I'm going to ask you when the train will get to Ponyville." The guard nodded and got out a watch.

We ceased whispering. "The train will arrive soon sir, is that all?"

"Yes, thank you, you can go back to your duty." The guard walked off and the hooded-pony went back to staring out the window.

I sat back and whispered in Twilights ear. "This could get ugly at any moment, be ready with some defense magic" She nodded din agreement.

Rarity nudged my shoulder. "Dunmore, will he do anything? I hope he doesn't, because we don't need any civilians getting injured. Red is not in style at this moment anyway."

I gave a low laugh at Rarity's joke. "No, he won't, like I said. He is one of the smart ones, not some grunt." Rarity went back to talking to Applejack about something.

We all kept on guard and kept note of the hooded-pony. This train ride was getting tense, I am hoping blood will not have to be spilled on the train, but if it must, it will be done.

The train arrived at the station and I noticed the hooded-pony walk off into some alley-way. Going to have to keep my eyes out for anymore trouble, and make sure no one gets hurt.

We went to Rainbow Dash's house to help Scootaloo get settled in and get some things organized. We worked till the sun went down, the room wasn't finished, but Rainbow was kind enough to let Scootaloo use her bed and she would sleep on the couch. We all left and went to our perspective homes for the night and we would finish the work tomorrow.

I am going to have to do a lot of research on this Lunar Republic, see how they work and I also need to create a magic replacer for thermal clips because I'm running really low on ammo. I would have to do this all tomorrow, a lot of work, but it will be damn worth it.

I stayed up a bit later to work on what was left of my armor, the chest piece was mostly there and some other part where here, but what mattered was the Kuwasshi visor. I would finish up what work I could do tomorrow, for now, I needed to get some rest.

Chapter 9: Lessons and creations (EDITIED)

Chapter 9: Lessons and Creations.

After two days, everything was restored to its normal calm. Haven't had many calm days recently. So, with that in mind, I decided to just work on random things, one of them was a pair of boots with that could-walking spell. But, after a bit of experimenting and some fire; I just dropped the whole thing. Not wanting to risk a fire.

I decided to drop the idea and move on to something a bit bigger. I got the idea of a speeder, like form those old Star Wars movies, but using a magic powered engine of some sort. I got the frame built up, it was aerodynamic and light, it had in the front a look of a spear head and the back was more of an angled box or some sort. Now the tricky part was construction all the controls, buying the metal required was easy thanks to some griffon merchants that come through town every now and then.

I was in the medium sized workshop next to my house and was hard at work construction the power system. Harder done then said, I only had a few tubes and something that resembled a V8 engine in pieces. "Maybe if I do this and put that there," I mumbled to myself as I was sucked into my work, "no, I guess not there. Wait, that goes there and that can be there and......There we go! I got something....." It now looked like a box with tubes, wires, and light-weight metal all mixed together with a hole at the top to hold the magic core.

"Now where did I put the magic core?" I looked around the workshop and remembered I had yet to create one; I only had the container for it. I grabbed the cylindrical device and got a crystal that held the needed magic power in it, so I just need to carefully put it in. "Now time to get this in the engine......Careful....Steady.....and....Done," it slid in and spun down with the locking mechanism. I tossed of my gloves and flipped a few switches and waited, it started to glow and make a low whirring sound. "I don't think it's supposed to be making that-" I was cut of by a small explosion from the engine, filling the workshop with smoke and sending me against a wall. "Guess not, now I have no engine and only half a frame." I opened the windows and dusted off my NWUs. "Oh well, now I know what not to do in the engine configuration. I do still have a plethora of supplies left." I moved boxes as I cogitated on what to do next with this project.

Maybe I could create some sort of explosive to use. With amount of energy in those crystals, that would be one big boom with enough packed together.

I walked back into my home and got out of my disgusting NWUs. I put on the under armor that I still had left over from when my armor was almost destroyed. "Maybe I should see if Rarity can create me some different clothes. All I have are my NWUs and my Under Armor. I don't even have my Marine Dress Blues anymore, so if a formal occasion pops up, I would need those," I was talking to myself again, if anyone saw me, they would think I was insane.

I walked to the door and opened it to see Derpy there with the mail. "Hello Derpy, how is the family?" I took the mail the handed me and put it in a side pocket.

"There good, the Doctor says hi by the way. I got to go, see you later Dunmore." Derpy flew off to deliver what mail she had left to deliver.

I closed the door and sat down at the dinning room table to check the mail. "Okay, we got: Bills, a 'thank you letter' from that town, and a letter from Miss Cheerilee. Wonder what she needs," I opened the letter and read it.

'Dunmore, I have sent you this letter because I find it to be a rare opportunity for my students to learn about more species. We have already talked about what lives on our planet, but you can tell us about your universe and all the amazing species there, you can do this today or tomorrow. Just come in and don't worry about having to look nice or anything, it's just a small lesson. 'Signed, Miss Cheerilee.

"I could do that, now I have a good reason to go and visit Rarity for a new set of clothes." I grabbed my claymore and tightened it to my back. I then made my way to Rarity's Carousel Boutique.

I approached the Boutique and knocked on the door. "Rarity, its Dunmore. I have a request to make." As soon as I said that, the door swung open.

"Hello Dunmore, come on in and we can discuss what you need done." Rarity went into her kitchen and brought out some tea. "Would you like some tea Dunmore?"

I took a seat on a couch and gladly accepted a cup. "Thank you Rarity, now to discuss what I need done. I need more clothes; all I have are my NWUs, the Under Armor I'm currently wearing, and a set of broken armor. I require a pair of casual clothes and some Dress Blues. I have an image of the dress blues for you to work off of, and I will let you design my casual clothes." I pulled up a picture of the Dress Blues on my Omni-Tool, "That is what the Dress Blues look like from where I'm from. If you wish to add anything to represent the equestrian military, go ahead, nothing to flashy."

"I see, I will get to work right away, I will first do your 'Dress Blues' due to the importance of them and the casual wear will be quite easy. Now if you fallow me so I can get some measurements, I'm sure you've changed at least by a bit since I made the NWUs for you." Rarity went to get the tools of her trade and prepared to create the needed outfits.

I fallowed Rarity to an area that had a bunch of measurement tools. Knowing her, she would snap my legs off if I did something that did not tell me to do in this current situation. She got the measurements she needed faster then I could take down an atlas mech.

I was told to sit and wait at the couch well she did her work and I sat there for about 2 hours till she called me to come and see the Dress Blues. They looked like an exact recreation of them, of course no medals or ribbons. But she did manage to get the N7 and Commander Insignias on the shoulders. She did make it so, on the collar where the ranks would be, it was the equestrian version of the commander rank. It was a shield with the sun and moon and on the cuff-links as well. On the sleeves, there was a mixture of midnight blue and golden yellow going down on the hem, same with the pants.

"I must say Rarity, this is quite magnificent. You did a good job on the details. Oh, and the cover, perfect recreation, and the Dress shoes, perfect. How much do I how you for this?" I pulled out a small wallet form my back pocket.

"No need Dunmore, this one is free. The casual one you will pay for. I also made that one at the same time. Magic lets one multi-task quite easily." She pulled out the casual set and it was a black button up shirt and black heavy-duty cargos.

It went well with the back combat boots I was currently wearing. "Now you said I have to pay for this one, so how much? 50 bits, 100 bits?" We walked over to the register and she counted p how much material she used.

"I used a lot of different colors and materials for both. But, I already had a lot of the needed materials needed. So, it would be only 100 bits. I am only charging the 50 bits for the ranks of the collar and the cuff-links. I know I said you wouldn't have to pay for that one, but I used some good metals." She let out a small laugh. "I hope you don't mind."

"No need to worry Rarity, it is worth every bit. Now, if any guards every need new uniforms or repairs, I will tell them to come here. Since we now have a few guard barracks near town." I took the two boxes that held the two outfits and I did not question how she packed them up so quickly and neatly without me noticing. "Thanks, if you'll excuse me, I have things that need to be done. Have a good day Rarity." With that, I let the shop and headed home.

I got home and noticed it was only 2:00pm. "School is still in session right now, I guess I can do that today." I got the clothes put away and switched into my Dress Blues. They fit like the ones I have back in my universe. "Time to go, can't forget my weapons and Omni-Tool." I put my weapons in a weapon case along with my damaged helmet and put my sword where the marine cutlass would be.

I made my way to the school house and knock on the door. "Miss Cheerilee, its Dunmore Wolfgang. You asked for me to come by." The door opened and Miss Cheerilee stood there and I noticed the room was empty. "Did I come at the wrong time?"

"No, the students are out back for recess. I'm glad you could make it Dunmore, it will be interesting to hear about where you're from." Cheerilee went to her desk and started working on papers.

"Where shall I place my stuff for the presentation?" I walked up to the chalkboard and felt its surface. Old chalk boards, I remember these old things, I wonder if I can still make that screeching noise. I decided not to do that.

"You can set your stuff right next to my desk and take a seat in that chair." She motioned towards a chair next to the chalkboard. "I told you, you didn't have to look nice for this, it's just a small lesson." She laughed a bit.

"Well I just got these made; I didn't want to come here in messy clothes. I wish to look presentable." I noticed a table and a pulled it out in front of the class room. I put my cover down, my helmet and then set up the weapons I had: my Shotgun, Assault rifle, Sniper rifle, SMG, Pistol, and a grenade. "There, that should work for the presentation when I talk about the Alliance." Miss Cheerilee looked at what was on the table with a very worried expression.

"Um...Dunmore, those are weapons, right?" I could tell Cheerilee was worried. "Are they dangerous at all? I've heard what they can do."

I let out a laugh. "Don't worry, they're not loaded. I left the small amount of ammo I have at home. I'm trying to create a magic version of the ammo so I can continue to use them in combat." I set the weapons to be deployed so they could be seen easily.

"Okay, I was just worried that something bad might happen. I don't want my students getting hurt." Miss Cheerilee want to go bring the students back in from their recess.

They all took their seats and were talking among them selves and asking why I was there. "Mr. Wolfgang is here to talk to us about where he is from. So I ask of you to show some respect to Mr. Wolfgang today while he talks about where he is from today." The class became silent and looked to me.

"Thank you Miss Cheerilee, and don't call me Mr. Wolfgang, Makes me feel old." That got bit of laughter form the students. "So, how is everyone today? Good I hope. Well, I am here to discuss the different species and stuff from where I am from." I grabbed my old helmet. "We shall first start with the human race and the Alliance. Now the Alliance has a long history. So this may take a tiny bit of more time then others" I proceeded to talk about the history of the Human race and the Alliance. I did not go into the bloody details, for the history of any race it quite bloody.

I continued on the presentation and went to talk about the Krogens, the Asari, the Turains, the Bartians, and all the other races of the galaxy. I talked about the wars the ravaged the different races and the alliances made that united the races together against the Reapers. I also talked about the weapons we used and strategies.

By the time I was done, it was now 4:00pm. "Well, I have taken up enough of your time, and its time to head home, if you wish to ask me questions, come up here in an orderly fashion." The first pony to come up was the one named Diamond Tira. I disliked the attitude she carried. "And what is your question?"

"I wish to know why the other races allied with the Krogens, the Krogen where barbaric and apparently not very smart. They destroyed their own planet. And the Asari, they sound like a very strange race, I mean, they could have destroyed the other races easily." Diamond Tira said these things with not a single bit of respect.

This girl was pushing my buttons and was starting to piss me off. "Listen here brat. Every race plays a role in the galaxy, no matter how 'barbaric' they are, or how 'strange' they are. You better find some respect for them, if they went solo against the Reapers, then the Reapers would have same here and obliterated this galaxy. So, be quiet and stop thinking the universe revolves around you. Got it?" My tone was harsh and angered.

"Whatever, your just another brute who only can only see violence." She walked off with that attitude that would bring a Krogen to pure rage.

"Miss Cheerilee, what is up with her attitude? She needs it corrected and she needs it corrected soon if she is EVER going to succeed in life." I was no longer enjoying my day as much I was.

"I'm sorry for her Dunmore, I always have issues with here teasing and bulling the others. I will have to have a word with her father about this." Miss Cheerilee began to write a letter, obviously to Diamond Tira's father.

"Well, I just need to pack up and then I'll be out of here." I packed up the weapons and cleaned up the table. I then left for home and make myself something to eat, maybe some waffles.

I got to my house to see that Twilight was there. "Hello Twilight, what do you need?"

I had obviously caught her off guard and slightly scared her. "Oh, Dunmore, I was just about to knock. I guess you were of doing something, nice outfit by the way." Twilight looked over my uniform and noticed the ranks and cuff-links. "Those are some old designs for the commander ranks, well; we haven't had anyone with the rank of commander in a long time."

I opened the door and went in to my home. "You want to come in to discuss anything?" I set everything down on the table. "I mean, you wouldn't come here if it wasn't important."

Twilight got out a metal box from her saddle bags. "This should help with the project your working on." She opened the box to show a multi-colored magic crystal.

I took it form the box and felt the power emanate from it. "Where did you get this? This crystal is quite the find."

"Well the Crystal Empire has been finding magic powered crystals ever since they were able to start mining operations in empire." Twilight took the crystal and put it back in the box. "Be careful with this one Dunmore, it might...Explode violently with the smallest of error." She set the box on the table.

"Now, another thing, The Grand Galloping gala is going on next month. It seems you already have something to wear," she motioned to my Dress Blues, "So that's already taken care of. Just remember that and I'm guessing Rarity made that, so don't ruin it, she would be furious. Well, that's everything, see you tomorrow Dunmore."

"Bye Twilight, have a goodnight." I closed the door behind her and went to the kitchen to prepare my dinner after I changed into the casual clothes. I will have to work on the magic-clips so I can use my guns again. That will be interesting; hopefully it won't involve blowing up the house.

I got everything sorted and ready for tomorrow. I sat in the tower that my house has and read a book or two. I also kept watch on the forest, just to make sure nothing that is a possible threat comes charging out. I set my Omni-Tool to record the area and I went down to my workshop to rebuild the frame of the speeder bike, I guess I might as well call it that, I worked into the night.

I kept having a single thought in my mind, like something bad was coming, but I dismissed the thought as nothing but paranoia and went back to work. I would visit The Doctor tomorrow for a bit of tea and talk.

(Some where in the Everfree forest near Ponyville)

"So, they think they have peace? How wrong they are, Dunmore I will destroy you and all your friends." The unknown bipedal figure walked away from the tree line and back into the darkness.

A storm is brewing, who knows what evil will wish to destroy Equestria this time. But it will be like a war of ones self and a war of total fear. For fear is the most powerful weapon of all, order will be under threat.

Chapter 10: The End Of The Start

After a few weeks, the blacksmiths and enchanters of the Canterlot royal guard armory finished up my new armor. Using the bits and pieces that were left, the crafted the finest armor they could.

The chest piece had a thin padding set underneath it t give it more comfort and the abdominal area had a series of flexible plates. Theses plates moved around like cloth but they could take a sword hit and barely leave a scratch due to the layered style they used. The gauntlets and gloves were made of the same material; they removed most of the original armor parts of the N7 armor and replaced it with segments of the same flexible plates and chainmail. Each part of the finger had a separate segment. How they managed to do this without me being there for measurements is beyond me. Each gauntlet had a different little addition to it, the right one had two small blades that slide down form the sides to give an extra weapon. The left one had a hidden blade that slid out and the special bit about it was the hooks, used to rip flesh or armor off. The upper arms and shoulders had chainmail and a few plates that were bent to fit. The shoulder guards were designed to go over the shoulder and hang down a bit, the edge were it went from shoulder to arm, was rounded and was in segments like scales. The leggings were completely redone; the thighs had a round style to them with chainmail under it. The lower leg area was done as a knight's armor with a bit of extra covering the knee. The boots were mostly the same, just some flexible plates on the back of it.

The final touch was the color scheme; it was Black, red, and dark gold. All in all, it felt like centurion armor. The last piece that took the longest time was the helmet. Now that truly felt like a centurion helmet, not one of Cerberus, but of human history. The neck cover and the side covers, it even covered the mouth and connected that with a piece going over the nose. On the right side was the Kuwashii visor, never go into battle without one.

The armor fit like a glove, truly fitting for a commander. To test it out, I decided to train with the troop in Ponyville.

-- (Guard training grounds outside Ponyville) --

Due to the increase in danger, Royal Guard was stationed in Ponyville in case of an attack by any hostile force. The Pegasus guards worked on there aerial martial arts while the Earth Pony guards worked with their spears. I trained the unicorns in the use of magic shields and swords. Each sword was different, based off the personality of the one using it.

I was working with a guard who went by the name of Iron brick; his cutie mark was of a steel I-Beam. Thanks to the armor enchantments, his coat was white and eyes blue, just like the others.

His magic blade clashed with my Claymore with sparks. "Come on private, you can hit harder and faster then that, come on. Hit me!" Edging on your troops always has the chance to work, in this case, it did.

His next hit was full of magic power, pushing me back a few millimeters. "Was that good enough sir?" He was out of breath, obviously from using too much power on that last hit.

I put my sword in its sheath and looked at my watch. "Good, but don't put too much power into it all at once. You'll end up draining your self and possible getting your self killed in battle. Just make note of that and keep working on it. I got to get going. Got research to do at the library."

Iron Brick let out a small laugh. "Date with the Princess personal student sir?" He gave a joking grin and a small laugh.

"Laugh it up private, and no, not a date. Just research, say anything like that again and I'll have you run 100 laps around the city." I gave him a laugh and continued on my way towards the library.

I got to the library and knocked on the door, but at the same time Rainbow Dash came out from behind at high speeds and knocked me and her through the door has it opened. A bit of pained groans and dust settling, we managed to get back up, didn't help that I still had my armor on.

Once we got everything back to its upright position. Rainbow apologized for the whole thing and left faster then when she crashed into me. I turned to Twilight and shrugged. "Guess the word 'slow' dose not apply to her, am I right?" I let out a low chuckle. Not much laughter received. "Right......Anyways, research? You told me to come here for some research. Oh, I got a few questions too."

Twilight put books back in the shelf where it belonged and then turned her attention to me. "I see they finished your armor, and yes, the mysterious guy in the photos, remember that?"

I pulled out one of the books that had the mystery guy in a photo. "Yes, yes I do remember him. I was also hoping to get some answers on something while I was here. Something about that old castle in the Everfree forest."

I must have said something that caught her attention, because Twilight was on the topic of the castle faster then Rainbow Dash was on a new Daring Do book. "What about that castle? Is something going on there? If there is any danger to Ponyville, you must tell me now." Her expression as serious as her tone of voice.

I pulled up some recorded video on my Omni-tool. It showed the castle having shadowy bipedal figures and a figure that seemed to be the leader of the group, but it was very hard to see due to the darkness and the shadows. "I don't know what this is, but it feels like trouble. I think we need to notify the Princesses about this, and do it now. We don't want to be caught off guard in case what ever this is attacks the town." I looked out the window to see it had started to rain. "If this is some sort of enemy, we must be ready. We can not let any hostile force destroy this town, we will need to asses this opponent, see how large the force is. I will head back out and do some more scouting. If anything happens, I'll run back here as fast as I can. See you later Twilight, lets hope I don't get caught while doing this." Before any objection could be made, I was out the door and on my way to the forest.

When I got there, I felt and evil presence, as if fear controlled the forest. I went in, ignoring the dangers along the way. I made my way to the edge of the forest near the old castle. I got to the end of the brush and crouched down to avoid being seen; I used my Omni-tool to get a closer view of the castle. I saw racks of swords, axes, bows, arrows, and many other weapons. I even saw a trebuchet or two.

When I went to leave, two of the bipedal creatures from before were standing there; tall, slender, and not the toughest looking. But they had no defining features, they had piercing red eyes and that was it beside them only having three, long slender fingers.

"Well, shit." Was all I could say before they grabbed me and dragged me into the castle, they took me into the main hall and strapped me to a wooden board attached to the wall. I looked around and noticed more of the strange creatures coming out of hiding, there was thousands upon thousands of them. A large group in front of me separated and in came their leader. About the same build as me, but his armor was more menacing looking. Like mine, but dark and covered in spikes, his sword had no sheath at all. It was a long sword with hooks scattered about it.

"So, the hero comes to visit us in our abode. You are truly pathetic Commander Wolfgang." His voice was deep and rough, as if he had eaten sandpaper and nails. We will let you go back to your friends, but only if you tell them this." He pulled out his sword and put it to my neck. "Tell them; that fear is coming, and we will take everything. Order will fall with it all." He let out a maniacal laugh and put his sword away. He signaled his creatures to release me and toss me out of the forest.

They knocked me out and all went black. One moment I'm at the old castle, the next, I'm outside the forest near Ponyville. I got up and looked into the forest before running to the town.

I ran as fast as I could to Twilights house, m gear was dirtied and scratched. I banged on the door and demanded entry. As soon as Twilight opened the door, I asked for spike to take a letter to send to Princess Celestia. "Spike, write down exactly as I say. Princess Celestia, there is a danger coming from the Everfree forest. If it was a small issue, I would have it handled. I do not know how we did not notice this, but there is an army of pure evil building in the Everfree forest. I send you this to call for aid form any allies we have: Dragons, Griffons, there Crystal Empire. It's all under threat, so call for them; I will come to Canterlot to help with militaristic organization. Signed, Commander Wolfgang. Now send it Spike, I do not know how much time we have. Twilight, we must get to Canterlot now. Can you teleport me there?"

Twilight took a moment to process what was happening. "O-Of course, just give me a moment." Twilight took a breath and focused her magic to teleport us to the castle.

In a flash, we were outside the castle. We quickly made our way in and to Princess Celestia. She should have the letter by now, if so, she knows I'm coming. I entered the throne room and gave a quick bow. "You know why I'm here, and you should understand the danger of this situation Celestia. We can't take on an army that's able to conquer this entire planet alone. We need help, and we nee it now. Call upon our allies and even our enemies. For we need to be a whole force, they enemy is at our gates and war is unavoidable." My words rang though the room.

Celestia sat upon her throne with Princess Cadence and Luna next to her. Chrysalis was there as well. "I hear you Dunmore and I have already sent word to the other nations for assistance. If this enemy is as large as you say, then we will need the aid of our allies and our enemies. Stay here while we wait for the Queen of the dragons and the King of the gryphon territories. They should arrive soon with the needed urgency of this matter."

We went out into a large opening in the Royal gardens to meet the King of the gryphon territories and the Queen of the Dragons. The fist to arrive was the queen of the dragons and her personal guard. She was as large as a house and a half and her scales were a blood red, her eyes and soft green and her wings as wide as the sky. Her voice was not loud and thundering, but kind and strong. "Princess Celestia, we have received word to give you aid in a battle. And I see the Human Commander is here as well, I have heard of you Commander, a pleasure to meet you. I am Queen Feuer lodern of the Dragons. We are at your disposial, I have already sent a large number of my army to the town of Ponyville. If this threat wants to try and take our land and trasures, let them try. We will burn them out." She sat proud and spoke as if she was a warrrior instead of a Queen.

I gave a slight bow, always repect a leader, unless you plan to kill them. "Your troops will bring fire to the field and help us to achive victory. I thank you for the assistance."

After some talk of stratagy, and the arrival of the Crystal Empires army. The Crystal Empire still had its guards at home, but the army was a large amount. Over 200 troops, along with the Dragons and the Equestiran army, it should be more then a thousand troops. Queen Feuer lodern sent over 700 troops. Armored dragons with fire and claws of swords. Next was the Gryphon King, King Gewalt Klaue.

He was a warrior no doubt, he was proud and stubbern. He wore heavy armor made for a frontline general and his voice was gruff and hard. "Greetings Princess Celstia, I have arrived due to your request of aid. If this enamy wishes to conquer us, then the'll have to kill all two thousand of my soldiers. And we brought a special weapon to the field. We have brough cannons and morters. Our explosive power shall decimate the enamy." He did not bother with much formalities and we went stright to tactis talk.

The 'Shadow army' as we called them was to come out of the everfree forest and straight into Ponyville. We would set up a line of spears and then swords and shield behind them with archers beihnd them, ready with fire arrows. After the arrows let loose, the Gryphon cannons and morters would open fire and rain explosives upon the advanceing army. After that, the Dragons would take care of any sige wquepment the opposing force had and they would try and focus the enamy into a bottleneck. Making them run rught into our spears. After the spears, the swords and sheilds would advance, with large magic shields form unicorns and Pegasus archers faring off their crossbows into the battle below would help thin out the enamy.

I went back to Ponyville to lead the armies, and to lead them o victory. Before I went to the frontline, I stopped by my house and grabbed some of the power crystals. I tied them up around a few grenades and took the large one Twilight had given me and put a grenade and a few other crystals and bundled them up.

I noticed the town had been evacuated; the only thing here was soldiers and the smell of fire for the arrows. I got the front of the army, over a thousand and a half strong. Twilight came to me before I went to the front and asked me to stay in the back to avoid being killed, she pleaded with me to not be in the thick of it. I gave her my dog tags, had promised her I would come back. I stepped in front of the large force. "Today, we fight a foe like no other, no morale, no needs, only death with satisfy them today. It shall be their deaths and their blood that fills the ground. I will tell you this now; some of you might not come back form this. Some of you will die today, but the fallen shall be remembered as some of our finest. Today, we fight, today we survive, and today....We shall win!" The army cheered and metal clanged in excitement.

In hours, the enemy spilled from the forest, and large bipedal creatures the size of two trees walked onto the battle field. I raised my sword high. "Archers! Ready your arrows with fire!" They readied their arrows, and aimed high. The tips aflame and ready to burn. "Hold!.....Hold!....." A few more seconds, the opposing army charged, the slender creatures now wearing armor. "FIRE!!!!" I pointed my sword forward and arrows arched over head.

After the arrows, the cannons and mortars fired off their shots. The large metal explosives and the arrows took out chunks of the enemy army. Rain poured as the battle went on, our spears charged with the Swords and shields right behind them. Allies died, and so did the enemy.

I saw the leader, I charged forward with my sword drawn. I cut my way through the enemies in front of me, cutting them down as we rushed forward. The leader swung his sword toward me and I blocked it with a clang of metal on metal.

I slashed at him, but we were evenly matched, soldier to soldier, and Fire to fire, Order to Fear. He hooked my blade with his sword and pulled it away. He kicked me in the chest, knocking me to the ground. "Surrender Commander, I promise your death will be slow." He laughed as he attempted to hit me with his sword.

I slid the tow blades on the right gauntlet down and barely blocked the powerful strike. I attempted to get back up, but I was kicked in the face and back onto the ground. I kicked forward and used the mud's slickness to slide away from a strike. I jumped up and kicked him in the back of the head. I tossed tow of the three crystal bundles to either side of me, taking out large chunks of armor clad creatures. Dragons flew over head, spreading fire on the field.

I grabbed my sword from the ground and swung it at their leader, he blocks and counters. I block and counter him. The fight was as if I was fighting a mirror image. I managed to strike his helmet off and it was my face, with eyes of red rage. His skin was a sickly gray, and his face was an evil copy of me. A mirror fight indeed, while he was disoriented, I struck again.

Our forces were starting to cut down more and more of the creatures. Bodies littered the ground, and weapons of different forms were scattered about. "Looks like you loose, surrender now."

He laughed at me. "Why should I surrender Wolfgang, I'll kill you just like I did with your father and you mother. Your father betrayed his people. And you mother betrayed hers, they fought to the death. The ended up dying by my hands, I did not have a physical body until you showed up. The Doctor would say your father did the right thing, and your mother was deemed a hero by the Dragons of the north. What a joke they were." He let out a laugh. "Now I just have to kill you!!"

He swung his blade and hooked my arm and ripped the armor clean off with a small bit of flesh. I only had one choice, one more explosive, the big one. Probably going to die this time, if I do, then I died as I lived: Loud and proud. I pulled out the crystal bundle and stuck the grenade to it. "Come here asshole, I got a present for you!" I pulled the pin and grabbed him by a hook on his armor.

He struggled to loosen my grasp. "Let go! Damn you, let go!"

I gave a grin. "Time to die you son of a bitch." The grenade timer hit zero. "Sorry Twilight." In a large flash and an explosion, the battle ended.

As soon as he died, the creatures vanished into thin air, as if they were never there. Soldiers, who were thought dead, got back up and shook off the dead feeling.

The battle was over, and it was won, but at a cost. In the middle of it all was the burnt, damaged and broken body of Commander Wolfgang. His sword stuck in the ground, a light coming through the clouds shined upon the area.

Soldiers picked up the body and took it to the medical center. To see I anything could be done to safe the Commander, but alas he was dead.

Twilight would not believe it and demanded him to wake, but the only response was the faint glow of light under Dunmore's skin. He was no normal human, we know that, but he was much more then just that.

Book 1: the wolf and magic.

THE END