The legend of Eclipse
The trial and the meeting.
Previous ChapterNext Chapter"Court is now in session, the honorable judge Fair-Judge presiding. Today we address the accusations of the defense for Eclipse Noviembre Lunablade who is under custody for suspected high treason." A pony said starting the trial.
"Don't worry Eclipse I know you can do this." Celestia assured her son
"Thank you mother, no doubt Blueblood will attempt to pull a few tricks, but I also have a few of my own." Eclipse assured
"Eclipse Lunablade how do you plead?" Fair Judge asked
"As I am under oath I must claim that I am not guilty" Eclipse answered
"You have been accused of high treason, do you have any evidence against this?" Fair Judge asked
"Well for one I was on a mission on the date these documents where supposedly approved, second that is not my handwriting it's far too fancy for my tastes, and third I couldn't have approved documents of military concerns outside of the Equestrian military which hasn't been called upon since the pony-dragon war three years ago." Eclipse defended
"Objection your honor." Blueblood called out "How are we to know if Eclipse didn't approve those documents on an earlier date and simply change it to throw suspicions away from him? Also a weapon similarly used in an attack on Ponyville three weeks ago was found in his room."
"That's a load of manure and you know it Blueblood." Luna yelled in anger
"Sister please calm down." Celestia requested putting her hoof on Luna's shoulder.
"Firstly Blueblood the only weapons I have used apart from my dronrak are swords and crossbows, and despite the function of a crossbow this weapon is too complex to be made with our current resources especially with no schematics or design sketches." Eclipse protested
"That is irrelevant to the matter as your possession of this item could have come from an outside contact." Blueblood replied
"Yes but the most technologically advanced in the world are the dragon kingdoms and even the weapon in question looks far too advanced for even them." Eclipse said
"This is a fair point Blueblood." Fair Judge declared.
The court continued as argument went against argument until tensions reached their peak.
"Enough of this." Blueblood yelled "We lost some good stallions and mares to these invaders and now we are going to just stand by and let one of them live free? As a ruler no less? This I cannot stand for I call for a final judgment NOW."
"Oh not yet Blueblood." Eclipse said with a smirk ready to play his trump card "I have one last peace of evidence to show." As Eclipse said this Lucky shot came to the front with the security orb he had shown Eclipse the previous night. "Behold your honor. I present to you the true traitor." Eclipse declared activating the security orb and showing the footage of Blueblood planting the evidence. "And since security orbs in the royal palace are well hidden none could have tampered with it." As these words left Eclipse's mouth the ponies in the court room bellowed in anger at Blueblood.
"Cheat."
"Scum."
"Traitor."
The crowd erupted in anger until Fair Judge banged his gavel to silence of court. "After the evidence being presented having shown the truth of this matter I nearby claim the defendant Eclipse..." Fair Judge began while Blueblood seethed while Celestia and Luna beamed with hope "Not Guilty."
At these words the crowd cheered and Celestia cried out in joy while Luna ran up to Eclipse and kissed him on the lips. "His status of nobility shall be restored and he will return to his duties as a guardsman, while for Blueblood a new trial will be held and until then he will be kept in prison." Fair Judge declared.
While guards took away Blueblood Eclipse returned to Celstia who immediately pulled him into a hug while tears of joy ran down her face. "My son my dear brave son." Celestia said
"Mother ch-chocking not B-breathing." Eclipse said only to breathe deep as Celestia let him go. "Now can I finally have my equipment back? These prison rags aren't exactly made for comfort if you know what I mean." Eclipse said
"Do not worry I'll be sure you have some better clothing after all you need to look your best for the feast to celebrate your victory." Celestia announced before leaning towards his ear "Not to mention your date with a certain somepony." This comment made Eclipse blush slightly as he looked over to Luna who looked about ready to kiss him again. Eclipse was happy he finally had his life back and his misadventure with these so called invaders was at an end... Or so he thought.
"Eclipse Look out." Lucky Shot shouted as Blueblood broke from the guards and charged horn first towards Eclipse whose back was turned. Eclipse turned around and grabbed Blueblood by the horn before lifting him up and throwing him onto the ground and placing his foot on his side. Lucky Shot gave Eclipse some rope and soon had Blueblood tied up and immobile. "Send that traitor to the dungeons." Celestia yelled in anger as her horn and eyes glowed brightly, those who weren't wetting themselves in fear quickly grabbed ?Blueblood and took him to the dungeons.
Meanwhile
Leon and Sapphire walked into a large meeting hall where all the worlds leaders sat with their eyes at Leon. "My fellow humans I am professor Shaoun Riley head of operation 'Convert' on behalf of the Humanity preservation program I would like to introduce Leon Mercer of Alpha Fox team who will be sharing some intel he has found in the past three weeks." Shaun said as Leon walked up to the stand "Thank you sir. Thanks to Shaun here you all know my name so I'm going to just get down to business. Nearly a month ago I was sent out on a scouting mission on a new world we hope to move to, I found myself camping out when I discovered an equine based sentient being by the name of Zecora." Leon said pressing a button on the podium activating a projector showing a zebra.
"Yes China?" Leon asked as the leader of China raised his hand,
"Is this a some kind of joke?" The Chinese leader asked
"Believe me sir I myself thought I was under the influence of some of the local fauna but what you are seeing here is true. I became injured and found myself with what can best be described as a unicorn named Twilight." Leon said showing another slide showing a lavender unicorn. "Finally I met a fellow human who seems to have lived there as the heir to a royal family. This man goes by the name Eclipse." Leon showed another slide with the image of a human of eighteen with white hair and blue eyes wearing gold medieval chain mail armor. "However we were attacked by a creature they call a hydra wether or not this thing has any relation to the creature described in mythology is unsure at this point. The footage you are about to see is not to leave this room." Leon instructed before showing the footage of the battle against the hydra.
"Yes Germany?" Leon asked the Germany leader
"Part of the files we have been given say that an attack was made on some pilots by these natives."
"That is true, during the fight I requested air support, Eclipse however saw them as a threat and had two unknown accomplices shoot them down. As you all know this is an act of war and must be responded to as such however I have someone who may have a more peaceful way of retaliation. Ladies and Gentlemen allow me to introduce the princess of the Dragon kingdom: Sapphire." Leon said as Sapphire came up next to Leon while the room filled with gasps and some men wolf whistles.
"Is that a human mating call?" Sapphire asked only to hear a few laughs
"No that's a sign of disrespect towards a person of the opposite sex." Leon replied looking sternly at the men who had done the wolf whistling.
"Oh well in that case those men can shove their disrespectful heads up my..." Sapphire started only to be silenced by Leon putting a hand over her mouth. "Ix-nay on the sas-ne." Leon muttered to her.
"Now Sapphire has agrees to help us on the grounds that we help her people in terms of technological advances and as such can give us a foothold in this new world which hopefully will allow a more diplomatic solution to the problem." Leon said
"Thank you Leon. Now as you know my name is Sapphire and I come from the kingdom of Draezom ruled by my father Wraith..." Sapphire confined to explain dragon society, customs and laws while Leon stood next to her taking in the information.
Meanwhile
"Master I have found a new pawn to use." The gryphon said approaching Sombra.
"Yes and who is that Lilith?" Sombra asked
"None other than prince Blueblood my lord, apparently his attempt of ending Eclipse has failed." Lilith answered
"Hmm yes he could be of use I can see the darkness in his soul." Sombra said as he paced for minute before coming to a stop. "That's it. Lilith I want you to free Blueblood and bring him to me and while you are there place this in his place." Sombra said as he materialized a note and handed it to Lilith.
"It will be done master. These fools will be at war soon enough and when the dust clears we will be the ones with the prize." Lilith said before slinking back into the shadows.
"Rest now Eclipse and Leon for soon you two will clash your blades in the fields of war." Sombra muttered to himself as he reverted to his shadowy cloud like form.
