The legend of Eclipse
Forging connections.
Previous ChapterNext Chapter"What the fuck lady." Leon muttered as Sapphire brought him to the dungeons
"Do you want to get information from prince Eclipse or not?" Sapphire replied "Now shut up we're here." As Sapphire walked up to one of the guards she cleared her thought to get his attention. "Princess Sapphire what are you doing here?" The guard asked
"I was given orders to bring this prisoner to the dungeons and put him with Eclipse." Sapphire replied
"Sorry princess but without the correct paperwork I can't allow this and besides prince Blueblood is busy interrogating Eclipse as we speak." The guard replied.
"All right these ropes are starting to chafe so I'm just gonna skip to plan B." Leon said before he quickly turned around and knocked out the guard before grabbing one of the bolts in Sapphire's quiver and using the tip to cut the ropes.
"We'll that escalated quickly." Sapphire said looking over at the unconscious guard
"What can I say I'm an impatient man." Leon replied before running deeper into the dungeons.
"Tell the truth you vermin." Blueblood yelled hitting Eclipse across the face
"You mean the truth that I'm innocent? Or the truth that you can't fight someone unless they're tied up?" Eclipse asked jokingly as he struggled to break the ropes binding him before Blueblood hit him across the face again. "Enough of your jokes." Blueblood yelled getting ready to punch Eclipse again when he saw an arrow barely miss him and hit the wall. "Sorry I'm late to the party 'boss'." Leon said sarcastically readying another arrow to fire "Now if you excuse me I have some questions for prince boy here." Leon said looking at Eclipse.
"So what do you expect me to do? Tell you the secrets of the palace?" Eclipse asked jokingly
"Not exactly but here's the deal I bust you out of here and you answer my questions." Leon replied looking towards Eclipse. "No." Eclipse said "I will not break the laws of which I have sworn to defend as a guardsman, even if that means rotting in a prison cell."
"It's your funeral then but at least answer my questions, first off the list: where the fuck are we? Second: Why the fuck did you blow up those planes and possibly start a war against humanity? And finally for Sapphire: Could you NOT jab me with that crossbow?" Leon asked looking towards Sapphire who had been lightly poking Leon with her crossbow. "We'll first off, this is the country of Equestia, and we are currently in the capital city of Canterlot. And the answer for your second question is that they could have caused heavy damage and civilian casualties to Ponyville." Eclipse replied
"And as for your question to me Leon the answer is that I was trying to get your attention because a certain pompous pony left to get the guards." Sapphire replied
"Well shit." Leon replied "is there a way out? I mean one that doesn't involve the front door." Leon asked only to see Eclipse get up and press a brick behind him revealing a secret passage beside him. "This will get you out of Canterlot on the south side. I'll stay here and try and keep the guards off your back for a bit." Eclipse replied
"Sweet." Leon said grabbing Sapphire by the arm and running through the passageway before Eclipse closed it.
Luna walked into the dungeons hoping to see Eclipse but stopped as she saw a group of guards approaching "What is the meaning of this?" Luna asked as Blueblood appear at the front
"Dear aunt I have simply sent for the guards to arrest a creature who has attempted to free Eclipse with princess Sapphire as his hostage." Blueblood explained
"Eclipse is innocent of any crime." Luna said coldly to Blueblood
"I beg to differ auntie." Blueblood replied handing Luna a 'confession' that was marked with Eclipse's royal seal. Luna looked at the seal in disbelief at the 'confession' anger slowly rising within her as Blueblood held up the paper with as smug look on his face. "Guardsmen could you leave Blueblood and I with some privacy?" Luna commanded as the guards went on their way. When the last guard was gone Luna used her magic to shroud herself and Blueblood in darkness so none could see or hear them. "Now listen you backstabbing swine, if Eclipse suffers ANY harm and is found to be innocent which I will make sure he is, I will personally do the same to you tenfold." Luna yelled as Blueblood trembled in fear but soon was back to his usual pompous self again. "Dear auntie I have only Equestia's best interests in mind and besides, you have no proof of his innocence while I on the other hoof have plenty against him." Blueblood replied as Luna dissipated the darkness surrounding them. "Leave Blueblood, NOW." Luna nearly yelled as she turned her back and soon found herself nearly galloping to try and find Eclipse.
"This is Leon Mercer requesting extraction at these coordinates ASAP." Leon said as he activated the beacon on his vest sending his location to the other humans. "So uh Sapphire... You're a princess eh." Leon said
"That is correct." Sapphire replied
"So that also means you have a kingdom?" Leon asked to which Sapphire only gave him a look that he was able to translate to "yes dumbass."
"Oh right." Leon said
"Is this relevant to our situation of you on the run from the guard and me being some sort of hostage?" Sapphire asked
"First off you're not a hostage, and second my kind are from another world that is dying and I was hoping you could help us." Leon explained
"Humph and if I was to help you what could you offer the dragons?" Sapphire asked
"Advanced technology for one not to mention allies." Leon answered "Take this for example." As he said that Leon held up his phone.
"What is it?" Sapphire asked
"It's a phone humans use them to communicate over long distances." Leon said
"Fine I will see where this agreement takes us but before anything can be made official I must return to my kingdom." Sapphire said before adding "With you accompanying me as it was you who proposed the agreement."
As Sapphire finished her sentience she could begin to hear what sounded like blades cutting through the air as a large metal thing came landing in the clearing the two had been. "Ah here's our ride now." Leon said as he got up and walked to the large object
"Leon what is that?" Sapphire asked as a group of human came out with more strange technology Sapphire guessed where weapons as she readied her crossbow
"Get on the ground NOW." A human yelled pointing his weapon at Sapphire only to be blocked by Leon. "Mercer you are to move out of the way or I will open fire on you." The human ordered.
"Adam I know you're not gonna shoot me, besides she and I worked out an agreement to help humanity in our mission." Leon explained
"Alright the Sargent is gonna want to hear this when he gets back from showing that footage of yours to the United Nations." Adam replied lowering his weapon and letting Leon pass. "Hey Sapphire you coming or what?" Leon asked reaching out to take Sapphire by the hand which Sapphire took hold of before following him into the large object. "Leon you still haven't answered my question." Sapphire said as she sat on one of the seats curling her tail so that it rested on her lap. "Oh yeah, this is a helicopter we use them to fly from one place to another and since this is a military one it also comes equipped with weapons for air combat." Leon explained while Sapphire listened in fascination. "So Leon how did you and miss..." Adam began only to forget Sapphires name
"Sapphire." Sapphire answered
"Yeah so how'd you two meet and uh have you asked her for her number?" Adam joked
"My what?" Sapphire asked clearly confused
"Each person with a phone has a series of numbers that allow people to call them." Leon explained "and no Adam I haven't asked for her number."
"Shame thought you might have gotten some for once." Adam replied
"Some what?" Sapphire asked
"This is gonna be a looooooong flight." Leon muttered.
"Eclipse." Luna called out as she ran into the interrogation room only to see Eclipse being beaten by a group of solders.
"Where is the being that took Princess Sapphire traitor?" a guard yelled hitting Eclipse across the face
"What is the meaning of this?" Luna yelled
"Y-your highness." The guard who was just beating Eclipse said in shock
"Leave him NOW." Luna yelled as the guards ran off looking like they might soil themselves in fear. "Are you alright Eclipse?" Luna asked
"L-Luna?" Eclipse asked "W-what are you doing here? Is Ponyville safe?"
"Ponyville is fine but what about you?"
"I'll be fine it's not the first time I've had the manure beaten out of me and it won't be the last." Eclipse joked earning a small chuckle from Luna
"You certainly are Celestia's son." Luna replied "Listen Blueblood has framed you, I promise I will do all I can to get you out of here."
"Good, and Luna... Thank you."
"It's alright Eclipse." Luna replied before giving him a quick kiss on the lips "but remember when I get you out of here you owe me."
"Anything for the princess." Eclipse joked "now you should get going, after all I still need to have contacts to those helping me."
As Eclipse said that he sat down against the wall and fell asleep the beating leaving him tired, "Sweet dreams my dear prince." Luna said as she used her magic to carry Eclipse back to his cell despite her urge to simply teleport him out. "No if I do that he'll be chased down and killed on the spot." Luna said to herself as she used her magic to create a proper mattress to lay Eclipse on. "I will see you soon my love." Luna thought to herself as she left the dungeon unknowing of the eyes watching her.
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