Equestria At War

Chapter 3

Goodbye...

“Ugh...My head and body.”

I awoken to my head pounding like crazy and my body screaming in pain. It hurt to even breath or move my eyes around. I could only hear a loud ringing in my head and everything was blurry for some reason. I also had the a strange feeling of vomiting, all I know is I gotta find a bathroom fast. I quickly got off of the couch and stumbled over to the bathroom, there I puked my guts out for a few minutes and washed my face.

After doing so I felt slightly better but the ringing was still there but going down too. I came back and laid back down close to Fluttershy. I noticed she was still sleeping but Scootaloo wasn’t with us, guess she’s out playing with Applebloom or helping with the bucking. Either way i’m sure she’s having fun.

I began to close my eyes and go back to sleep until I started hearing screaming. I thought it was the ringing but it was gone now and I could hear everything clearly. I wasn’t not sure what was going on but I do know one thing, this could be bad...

I got up again, looked out the window and my heart stopped for a second before beginning to pound with fear. In my eyes I saw a real, breathing, red scaled, adult dragon burning down Sweet Apple Acres. I quickly scanned the area and saw Applejack buried in burning branches, Big Mac and Scootaloo trying to save her, and Granny Smith trying to get away with Applebloom. It took little time for the beast to notice me and it opened it’s gaping mouth. I nearly froze in fear but one thing made me move, Fluttershy.

I had little time to react, I turned around, grabbed Fluttershy and all our satchels, kicked open the door and flew out. I was almost too late, the beast was already burning down the house when I flew out. Fluttershy was wide awake by the time we were airborne but I nearly made us crash when my wings locked up from the pain I was in. Luckily she helped and made us land softly.

“”What’s happening?!” she screamed.

I forced myself up and took a few deep breaths, “I don’t know but follow Granny Smith...I’m going to help Big Mac and Scootaloo.”

“B-but Cerulean you-” I gave her the satchels I was holding, “I’ll be right behind you, promise. Now go!”

I could see her hesitation but she nodded her head and followed Granny Smith and Applebloom. I turned around and sprinted over to Big Mac and Scootaloo. They were trying to move the burning branches but they couldn’t since they could catch on fire. Applejack wasn’t saying much under the branches, only letting out a few moans but saving her breath.

“Dammit help my sister!” ordered Big Mac.

I nodded my head, “Move out of the way.” I readied my wings and took a few steps back.

“But dad you’re still hurt!” screamed Scootaloo.

“Worry about it later!” I argued.

I took off and bashed through the branches, unfortunately I caught fire and I fell down. I was in too much pain to put out the fire and my vision began to grow dark. Everything in me hurt so much, the fire, my internal wounds and my head. It was all too much for me and I couldn’t do anything about it. Just as I was about to give up I heard a familiar voice and my body was suddenly freezing cold for a few seconds. I was then picked up and taken to somewhere. I didn’t know who was carrying me or where I was going but all I know was everything was beginning to fade to black.

I then felt something hitting my chest, I could barely feel it but I looked up and saw two blurry looking figures. One was yellow and the other orange but I couldn’t make them out. Seconds later my head dropped back and everything went black, I thought I was dead, I felt cold and lifeless then my body began to warm up. I could only see this strange light, I didn’t know where it lead to but it felt warm and comforting.

I stared at the light for a few second before looking around, everything around me was except for this door that was on the other side from the light. There was a strange noise coming from the door, it sounded familiar but the light was also making noise too. From the light I could hear two beings speaking but in mumbles. From the door, a few more, maybe 8 or 7. All I could make out from them was come but I couldn’t choose. The light. or the door, what do I do?

Both could be a trap or could lead to somewhere that I need to be; but which one leads to my family? I listened carefully from both sides, the voices from the light were a bit strange but the door sounded more familiar. With that I opened the door and found a strange figure standing in my room. It looked like me but it was covered in a black smoke, seconds later it jumped at me and everything went black.

My eyes immediately opened and saw only white. It was quiet and I heard a strange beeping sound to my right, I then realized I wasn’t dead but in a hospital room. I couldn’t move much but I was able to sit up but I groaned in pain, I looked around but everything was blurry. I wiped my eyes for a bit until everything cleared up, I was able to see fine now and I noticed Applejack, Applebloom, Big Mac, Fluttershy, Granny Smith and Scootaloo all sitting together. They were all asleep except for Fluttershy, she was the only one awake, she looked horrified and was shaking a lot.

I called out to her, “F-Fluttershy...”

Her ears instantly perked up and she turned to me, tears welled up and she ran over to me, “You’re alive!” she cried out while holding me tightly.

“Gaugh!” I coughed out blood and screamed in pain, “L-let go!” I said weakly.

Fluttershy saw the blood and pulled away, “P-please don’t die on me...” she pleaded, “Please stay with me.”

“Don’t worry.” I said, “I’m not going anywhere, going to take a lot more than fire to kill me.” I smiled weakly.

She smiled back and brushed my cheek gently, “Good.” she said happily.

I wrapped my hooves around her and brought her closer to me, it hurt so much to do so but I didn’t care. I held her tightly and she did the same but more gently this time. I could feel the tears trailing down my back that were coming from her. I patted her back before releasing her and laying down.

“Get the others.” I said.

She nodded her and woke up the others, one by one they surrounded me. They were all in tears but glad I was awake.

“How ya doing?” asked Applejack.

“I’ll live. How bout you?”

“Doc said i’d be fine but I need to rest up for a little.” she replied, “Thank you for me saving there, i’m sorry ya nearly died for it.”

I shook my head, “I made a promise to protect you all with my life and I keep my word.” I placed my hoof over my chest, “Protectors never go back on their word.” I said humbly.

She laughed quietly, “That’s a new one.”

I gave her a smirk, “I’ve been working on it.”

Everypony laughed and hugged me gently, “Thank you for saving ma sister.” said Big Mac, “Yeah, we really owe ya.” added Applebloom.

I smiled, “Just keeping my word everypony.”

Granny Smith patted my head, “Aw come now sonny, we’ll throw you a party for this!” she said.

Before I could say anything else the door opened and a white mare with pink hair like Fluttershy’s and a red cross for a cutie mark came in, “You have visitors.” she said, “Is it ok if they come in?”

Fluttershy nodded her head, “Yes, bring them in.”

The mare turned around, “You can come in.” she said opening the door more.

Walking in where the others, Cakeran, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Twilight, Spike, and Sweetie Belle, “Thank you.” said Twilight, “We’ll take it from here.”

The mare nodded her head, “Ok but I need to give Cerulean his painkillers first.” she said.

She approached me and took out a needle, “Hello, my name is Nurse Redheart.” she said nicely, “You can call me Ms. for now.” she injected the needle into my arm, “This should take away the pain for a while.” she said goodbye and left the room.

The pain instantly went away and I was felt a lot better, I sat up and stretched for a bit, “Wow! That stuff works fast!” I said with a laugh.

Everypony smiled, “Just don’t go killing yourself anytime soon.” said Cakeran jokingly.

I laughed, “No promises here.”

“You’re more crazy than I thought.” said Rainbow, “Busting through a pile of burning wood, you have to be crazy to do that!” she said with a laugh.

I laughed again, “Only when a friend is in trouble.” I turned to Twilight, “You already send word to Celestia about this?”

She nodded her head, “Sent it as soon as I heard about this.” she then narrowed her eyes, “But I haven’t gotten a response...”

I raised an eyebrow, “Maybe mail is full?”

She shook her head, “That wouldn’t make sense though, she always gets them no matter what she is doing.” Twilight paused for a moment, “You don’t think...”

Everyone in the room went silent in the realization Twilight had, “No...They couldn’t have...” said Rainbow, “Canterlot is the most guarded kingdom in all of Equestria.”

“But how do they fare with dragons?” I said quietly.

Everyone was silent again, “I’ve seen what they can do.” said Spike, “If they’re lucky they were spared...”

I got off my bed, “We’ll have to see for ourselves.”

Fluttershy stopped me, “But you need to rest.” she pleaded.

I shook my head and turned to Twilight and Rarity, “Twilight cast a heal over spell and Rarity do your best with the healing. Twilight help her out when you finish with the spell.”

“Are you crazy!” argued Rarity, “You’re covered in burns and blisters all over and you expect us to heal you completely?!”

I narrowed my eyes at them, “I know you can’t heal me completely but just do the best you can.”

“Cerulean this is a crazy plan!” argued Twilight.

I smiled, “Like Rainbow said, i’m a pretty crazy pony.”

The two sighed and gave in, “You better know what you’re doing.” said Twilight.

I nodded my head, “Same here...”

The two did their spells and healed me the best they could. The spell Twilight performed was one that heals you over time. It takes a while to perform and can cost quite a bit of magic but Twilight has more than enough to perform it on all of us. For Rarity she performed the same spell that she used on me last night, it doesn’t do much but it can take away some of the pain. When they finished I was able to fly around and move freely but not too fast. I’m lucky enough to do a rainboom but i’m not risking it unless needed.

“Thanks.” I said, “Lets go.” just before I could open the door the lights went out and the ground shook. There was a long moment of silence before a roar was heard from outside, my eyes widen and I kicked open the door, “Go now!” I ordered.

Everypony ran out and we made our way for the exit, ponies everywhere were panicking and running everywhere. We stopped when we saw Nurse Redheart moving an injured patient to a safe room. She noticed us and was confused on how I was fine but shook her head and continued with the patient. Seconds later the ceiling collapsed and she was no longer seen.

I rushed over to the fallen debri and bashed my hooves against it, “Ms. are you ok!”

“Yes!” she responded, “I’ll be fine, you and the others make your way for the exit. Don’t worry about me, I can take care of myself.”

I nodded my head, “Stay alive and see you soon.” I turned back around to the others, “Lets go.”

“But what about the nurse?” questioned Pinkie.

“She can take care of herself now go!”

We made our for the exit and once we made it out we looked back, on top of the hospital was the same dragon that attacked Sweet Apple Acres. We all stopped as the dragon tore the building down and burned it to ashes. The only thing going through my mind was that Nurse Redheart made it out alive. I know she said she can take care of herself but...

Moments later the dragon noticed us and growled at the fact we’re still alive. We wasted no time and ran for our lives. The dragon chased after us and was getting closer, we did our best to lose the beast but it was beginning to corner us. Then out of nowhere I heard Scootaloo and Fluttershy scream out my name. I thought they were behind me but they weren’t. They were being picked up by the dragon and were about to be eaten alive.

“NO!” I screamed, turning around taking off after the beast, “YOU PUT THEM-” I entered rainboom speed and tackled the dragon to ground, making it release Fluttershy and Scootaloo, “DOWN!!”

The beast fell and landed on a few trees, most were crushed but a few entered it's back and the beast wailed in pain and anger. In its rage the dragon’s tail smacked me, sending me hurling into a boulder.

I was in immense pain but wasn’t done with him, I immediately jumped back up, screamed at the beast to get its attention, “Is that the best you can do!”

The dragon responded in no time and charged after, I smiled and took off. I flew past him and around him, making him dizzy and more irritated.

I turned to the others who were watching me, “Head to the trains!” I ordered, “I’ll keep him busy!”

Everypony stared at me with shock, “Are you crazy!” argued Rainbow, “We’re not-” I cut her off, “Dammit will you just do what I say! Now go before you all die!”

They all hesitated but did what I told them. One by one they ran off, away from the dragon I was distracting, only ones still around were my daughter and Fluttershy.

“Go, I can’t keep him busy much longer!” I demanded.

“But we can’t leave you!” screamed Scootaloo, “You promised you wouldn’t leave us!” cried Fluttershy.

“I know what I said and i’m sorry I wasn’t able to keep my word on that but i’m following my oath.” I placed my hoof over my heart, “Protectors never go back on their word.” there was a long moment of silence, I began to tear up knowing what will happen next, “Thank you for everything you’ve done for me you two. I love you both and goodbye...”

I took after them, swept them off the ground and threw them to Twilight who caught them with her magic. They both screamed at me for doing this but they know i’m doing the right thing. I gave them one last look, smiled and said thank you to them. I then turned around to the dragon who was staring at me looking fatigued now but still mad.

I straightened up and let out a deep breathe, “Come on you dumb dragon.” I took off behind him, “Try to catch me!”

I succeeded in luring him away from my family, I smiled knowing that I was able to keep my oath till the end. I was crying for what will happen but I know it won’t be in vain. Thank you everypony, for everything you all did for me. I truly cannot express my gratitude to you all and...I’m sorry I won’t be around much longer...Goodbye.

Just as I was slowing down the dragon stopped suddenly and smiled, I was confused until I turned around and saw a group of dragons in front of me. They quickly surrounded me and were getting closer and closer. My body trembled in the horror but I held my ground and awaited for their next move knowing it would lead to my demise...