The Storm Seven
By Shadow Storm
Chief Editor: Sonic Boom
I am Shadow Storm. This is my journey thru Equestria. I'm The Captain of The Storm Seven. Rainbow Dash has always been my hero since I can remember. But one fateful day in my past that had changed. A Decade later she regained my respect and friendship. Rainbow Dash had befriended me and Pinkie Pie when Gilda came back to Ponyville. I had earned my cutie mark that same day. I became so pissed I created a thunderous storm in the shadows behind my jealousy and waited for the right moment to strike. As I unleashed the storm, an evil was upon the land with a thunderous bang. Equestria that day knew me as a short tempered prankster.
As a testimony to that event my cutie was unveiled for the world to see. Spitfire, and Sonic Boom, the second and third command of Wonderbolts appeared to save Rainbow Dash and Ponyville. Rainbow Dash was the Captain, as Soarin was fired due to an incident a few years previous. Spitfire then sought replacement and gave captaincy to Rainbow Dash, becoming second in command. The Battle was hard but over in a matter of minutes.
Twilight showed up with Apple Jack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity. Sonic Boom had taken me down while Spitfire cleared the skies. All the ponies had nothing short of harsh words for me. Twilight had Spike escort me to the center of town to be put on trial before the ponies to set an example. The Court was Lead by Twilight, Apple Jack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity. Rainbow Dash Lead the case against me, I had no chance. Knowing this, I bolted for the sky but was overtaken by Rainbow Dash and Sonic Boom. The court was going to go easy on me for only being only eight. They had agreed on a sentence of two years helping Apple Jack on her farm, but I had blown it away. With Princess Celestia's and Princess Luna's Guidance, the Court banished me.
I was banished from Ponyville for ten years. “Is any pony out there? Please answer me. The hell with Equestria. They will remember me, I will be their demise. An army shall rise and I will be their leader. Immortality, forever in their thoughts, haunting their dreams. Outside of Ponyville I ran into another Pegasus banished by Rainbow Dash and Twilight. Nightmare Rain was his name. Nightmare Rains parent's were killed in an accident. He was only five when his trouble began. At age six he was banished for his crime. One year had passed since his banishment and he knew so well of the barren wasteland. I ran into him traveling towards anything for all I care. I wanted blood, sweet revenge for banishing me. Nightmare Rain saw me and wanted to use me for his revenge. Nightmare Rain filled my head with anger fueling my rage. Little did he know I had control and was able to become a leader to him. I took what he gave me to my head and ruled the wasteland. I told him of my crime and how I plan to get my sweet revenge. He told me of another pony who shared our hatred for The Crystal Empire, a communist Regime ruled by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.
A Few days later I found Dark Fire. He was seven at the time, and we took advantage of that and filled his soul with hate. Dark Fire helped us plan a fascist state for Equestria. Two years of pure hatred ran rampant thru the wasteland as The Storm swept thru. Events making us introduced to Messerschmitt, Chemodan, Steel Shadow, and Dark Blood. Together we went from The Storm, to The Storm Seven.
Soon rumors had reached Ponyville thru Zecora. Rainbow Dash, Spitfire, and Sonic Boom knew one day a problem would be on their hands. The Wonderbolts had formed Tryouts thru an academy for all the Pegasi. The Crystal Empire, Their Beloved Cloudsdale, and all of Equestria was in trouble. Princess Celestia Made Sonic Boom a recruiter for the Wonderbolts as Rainbow Dash and Spitfire put the Pegasi thru rigorious training. One hundred would test each day but only three would win the Blue Suit.
Under a communist threat we rose from the ashes of The Crystal Empire, An Elite squad of Storm Troopers. Eight years is plenty of time for practice. Perfection would be the decisive factor in this forth coming Blitzkreig. In this team I Am Captain, Nightmare Rain is Ast. Captain, and Dark Fire the Third in command. Everyday Sonic Boom Would sneak a peek at The S.S. From the edge of Ponyville, trying to learn our tactics. Rainbow Dash expected a report with every encounter, and with each passing report she knew what the outcome would be. Rainbow Dash knew she could defeat the troopers but at an extreme cost. How many Innocent ponies would lose their lives because of seven trouble makers? Every pony
soon knew of the looming threat but knew deep down they must defend their beloved homeland.
On the 6th of June, every pony knew what was about to happen as they heard Shadow Storm. "For our State!, Blood will run!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders were on look out and sounded the sirens. Seven Pegasi flew thru Ponyville causing seven wakes, breaking the sound barrier. Alot of destruction followed each wake. Rainbow Dash, Spitfire, and Sonic Boom assembled the army of Wonderbolts as the sirens wailed. Just as quick they appeared The Storm Seven Disappeared above the clouds waiting to execute the next phase of the attack.
One by one The Storm Seven flew out into formation facing the Wonderbolts head-on. Three Waves of ponies lost their lives, Rainbow Dash knew this would happen which is why she asked Spitefire and Sonic Boom to only guide at first and not join the initial charge. She would need her commanders to stop these seven. Horrified ponies on the ground ran for whatever shelter was left after so much destruction. Some Pegasi even deserted their ranks after seeing their comrades die. Shadow Storm and the others were now covered in blood but still thirsty for more. Their plan was working the Wonderbolts were taking losses. Princess Celestia immediately showed up as Rainbow Dash, Spitfire and Sonic Boom charged at Shadow Storm. With a time freeze spell all the horror had stopped. Princess Luna showed up with Twilight Sparkle, Apple Jack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity. Princess Celestia immediately unfroze the Wonderbolts so Rainbow Dash could join with her friends to activate The Elements of Harmony. Soon after a bright blinding light flashed over all of Equestria. The most beautiful rainbow reached toward the heavens and down at the frozen Storm Seven. All I could do was watch and accept what could happen. I didn't care I was happy, I had achieved Immortality. No pony would forget my name, I am the one haunting their dreams.
The Now brilliant rainbow struck the seven Pegasi. Another blinding flash occured and as every ones eyes readjusted all the destruction could be seen. All around houses lay flat with dead ponies and blood flowing like a river down the streets. The Storm Seven laying on the ground close to death, laughing at Princess Celestia and her empire. They knew they had
their revenge. Princess Luna was about to finish off the seven as Sonic Boom stepped forward asking she stop all the destruction and give them a second chance for him and Rainbow Dash knew the Storm Seven would be a powerful asset if they could Realize what was home. All they knew was death and destruction. Sonic Boom didnt want to see anymore bloodshed. Princess Celestia Agreed but the seven would have to prove their worthiness and she quickly reminded Rainbow Dash and Sonic Boom they would be Responsible as Spitfire was disgusted with this very idea.
The seven were sent to the Wonderbolt Acadamy, where a prison was constructed. When the rumors reached Princess Celestia Before about the Storm Seven she realized they cannot simply banish ponies. She had a prison built under Princess Luna's watch to house any ponies who dare defy the law and the motherland. Here in solitary confinement, the six Pegasi and I learned the value of life and friendship. After two years of being locked up and each of us having meetings every week with Rainbow Dash and Sonic Boom. We were Released. After forming a bond with Sonic Boom, I was able to work out a few things for us. We would Be able to Keep our title of The Storm Seven and be a Separate unit of
Wonderbolts So we could still keep our unity and trust. With this it was much easier for us to work with the Wonderbolts and The Cyrstal Empire. For their Heroism and actions Princess Celestia Awarded Rainbow Dash and Sonic Boom medals.
They are forever Remembered as the heroes who saved The Crystal Empire and the Motherland.