Equestria At War

Chapter 4

The Tornado Rainboom

Who would’ve thought i’d go out like this, being mauled alive by a group of dragons. To be honest I thought I would die by a manticore, hydra or timber wolves. Never did I once think of getting eaten by dragons, heh I guess everyone always have that last laugh before they meet their demise. Even if they don’t win or whatever they probably always have a laugh while letting out their last breath.

As the group of scaled beasts came closer and closer my life began to replay itself in my mind. To when I was born, to when I found Fluttershy and to now. Everything was replayed to the last detail. Not one thing was left out, my only regret though...I won’t get to be around  my friends anymore. I won’t get to see Scootaloo and her friends grow up, I won’t be with Fluttershy anymore, I won’t see my friends grow old and I won’t be around for when they need someone to protect to them.

I then had a flashback of Rainbow Dash telling me about a move she’s been practicing, “I think i’ll call the rainboom tornado.” she said.

I laughed, “Sounds plain.”

“Just watch and be amazed by my awesomeness!” she took off and moments later plummeted to the ground in front of me, “Still working on it...” she said weakly.

I rolled my eyes and helped her up, “You’re going to die if you keep it up at that rate I said, Maybe you need to speed up more.”

I was then brought back to reality, “Well I might as well give it a try.” I said to myself, “What’s the worst that could happen, besides being eaten alive.” I flew up and readied myself, “You dragons want me! You gotta fight for me first!”

I started flying in circles, increasing my speed as much as I could. My body was in pain and worn out from the previous events but i’m not giving up. For Fluttershy, Scootaloo and my friends, I will give it my all to the end.

As I continued to speed up I entered rainboom speed but didn’t stop. I circled around but couldn’t get a vortex to form. I could see the dragons watching me with amusement thinking that this is will fail but i’m about to prove them wrong. I pushed myself harder and harder, used the pain I was in to go faster, ignored the need to stop. I only focused my mind on the speed.

I soon realized that for this to work I had to go faster, beyond my limits. Beyond anypony’s limits, I had to enter mach 2 speed meaning, I had to perform a second rainboom...I wasn’t sure if this was possible but I digged deep and flew with all my might. I gave it my all, I was losing feeling in my wings but I forced them to flap hard. I didn’t care anymore whether I would die, I will succeed and save my family!

Seconds later I created a second rainboom and flew even faster than before. I’ve never flew this fast before; I could barely keep myself in place or my eyes open. It felt like my body could just break apart from the strain I was in alone. I screamed as I could feel my skin breaking off and flesh flying away. Moment later I crashed into the ground, part of my wing missing and patches of skin missing too. I could hardly move, my body felt like it weighed a ton. I wasn’t sure what was going on as I heard screeching and roaring from behind but I was too exhausted to look back.

I ended up blacking out once again and when I woke up I was being carried off to somewhere. I groaned and sat up, my body was so stiff it hurt to even breath. Suddenly everything stopped and a familiar pony walked over to me, she was a white mare with a pink mane and tail and had a red cross for a cutie mark.

“Hard to believe you’re alive.” said Ms.Redheart with a laugh.

I smiled weakly, “I’m hard to take down...”

“I’ll say, can’t believe it was you who did that to.” she said proudly.

I raised an eyebrow at her confusingly and painfully, “Did what?”

“That tornado that got rid of the dragons!” she answered excitedly, “I’ve never seen anything like that!”

“Um...I created a tornado that got rid of the dragons?”

She nodded her head smiled brightly, “It was amazing! It had so many colors, it was a like rainbow tornado! What do you call it?”

I couldn’t help but laugh at the fact I was able to do it, “...The Tornado Rainbow.” hope Dashie won’t be mad for me renaming her move.

“Well it’s an amazing move to pull off but it can cost you dearly.” her excitement faded along with her smilel, “You lost a lot of blood and skin, you’re right wing is also broken. I had to use whatever I had to patch you up but i’m not sure if you’ll last much longer without proper care....”

I shook my head, “You did your best and I thank you for that. I know i’m in no condition to move or anything but i’m going to the train station now. My friends could be waiting there.”

“ARE YOU CRAZYING!” she said sounding angry, “You’re closer to death than before! You’re lucky to be alive Cerulean!”

I shook my head again and forced myself up, “Whether i’m dieing or not I don’t care. I made them a promise and I won’t break it!” I began marching to the trainstation.

“And what promise is so important that you’ll risk your life for?!”

I paused for a second and turned to her, “Protecting the loved ones I care for deeply.” I placed my hoof over my chest, “Protectors oath.” I turned back around and continued marching forward until I dropped to the ground. I gritted my teeth in the pain but pushed onward until something stopped me. I turned around and saw Nurse Redheart holding my tail with her mouth, “Don’t make me buck you...” I said weakly.

“I’m not going to stop you.” she said with a sigh, “I’m going to help you get to your friends.” she picked me up and steadied herself, “Train station right?” she asked.

I nodded my, surprised she was able to carry to me, “I didn’t think you were this strong...” she laugh like it was joke, “I’ve carried ponies five times your weight, you’re like a feather to me.”

I wasn’t sure if she was saying that because of the blood and skin loss but I let her do her thing and carry me to the station. As we walked through the destroyed street of Ponyville nothing but death and sorrow filled the streets. So many ponies were dead, burned, eaten, mauled, squished, toppled down, crushed and accidently killed by other ponies who weren’t careful with their sharp items. It was too much and I had to close my eyes as we passed by the dead bodies of the ponies I once knew. My only concern at the moment is that my dearest friends made it out ok. If they were killed...Then I have failed them...

“So what’s your story?” asked Nurse Redheart, “Married to Fluttershy right? Good mare that pony is. Nice and pretty cute, i’d say you hit the jackpot.” she laughed quietly.

“She’s not a prize...” I said angrily, “And we’re not married...” my face began to flourish with feelings.

“Really? Huh well from what i’ve heard you two have been together for a while and had a foal named Scootaloo. I doubt that though, i’ve seen Scootaloo before you ever came by but nopony believes me.”

“Well maybe you’ll believe me that we’re not married. We’re just um...Seeing how things go I guess...” I can’t believe I just said that.

She turned to me with a smirk now, “I know what that means. Just taking nice and SLOW.” she gave me a wink and turned back, “Well at least she found a stallion willing to give his life for her.”

I nodded my head, “Yeah she is...” I started to smile lightly, “Really lucky I found her...”

“Found her? You mean like running into her?” asked Redheart.

I realized what I said and turned red, “Um yeah, something like that...I don’t want to talk about this anymore.”

She laughed again then stopped, “We’re here and it looks like your friends and SPECIAL friend are waiting for you.”

I looked over and saw a few familiar looking ponies but my vision was blurred, possibly from the blood loss, “Can you walk me over to them?” I asked sincerely.

She placed me down and put my arm around her, “You’re still my patient and we don’t leave our patients unattended.” she smiled, “Good luck and I hope to see you later on.” she began to lead me to the station, “HEY!” she called out, “YOU PONIES WAITING FOR CERULEAN?”

“Yeah!” responded a country voice, “We’re holding the trains until he comes back. Ya know what happened to him?”

“Who do you think she’s helping right now?” I said abruptly.

There was a long silence before a yellow mare and purple foal came rushing towards me, they tackled me to the ground and immediately burst into tears, “You’re alive!” cried Fluttershy, “We thought you didn’t make it!” uttered Scootaloo while choking on her tears.

It hurt to be tackled but I allowed them this time and swallowed the blood that I nearly spat out, “I-I missed you both too...”

“I don’t mean to be rude but you might not wanna do that.” suggested Redheart, “He’s in a lot more pain than before and VERY close to death.”

The two looked up and noticed part of my face was missing and covered in bandages, I looked away but only showed more of my wounds. They then looked down and saw parts of my body covered in gauze and a cast on my right wing. They were horrified at what they saw, i’m sure they’re both thinking how am I alive. I’m wondering that two. The others got a good look at me and Applejack and the other two young foals turned away.

“W-what happened...” asked Fluttershy shakingly, not sure of herself whether she wants to know.

I sighed heavily and stood up, “Did you guys see that rainbow tornado that got rid of the dragons?” they nodded their heads, “That was me...As you can all see doing that can cost you dearly.” I turned to Rainbow, “It’s not something I would recommend you do unless it's a dire situation and if you can make two rainbooms then you’ll be able to pull it off.”

There was long pause, “So what you’re saying is that the move i’ve been working on...Could’ve killed me?” said Rainbow quietly.

I nodded my head, “You could’ve possibly been blown to bits from the massive strain your body goes through. As of right now I can hardly breath without being in excruciating pain.”

There was a another long pause, “So you’re saying you entered mach 2 speed...That’s over 1560 miles per hour!” said Twilight, “You’re lucky you just lost skin and broke a wing!”

“I also lost a lot of blood.” I added, “From what Ms. Redheart told me I was a bloody mess...But the matter of the fact is, this is a very deadly move that nopony should do.” I turned to Rainbow, “I want you stop practicing that move and never mention it anypony. Understand?”

Rainbow nodded her head, “I won’t tell anyone, Pinkie Promise!”

I nodded my head and relaxed, “Now lets get back to business.” I turned to Ms. Redheart, “Why don’t you stay and help the wounded. They’ll need all the help they can get.” I turned back to my friends, “As for us we’re heading to Canterlot.”

“But what about your wounds?” asked Rarity.

“See if you both can heal me again, cast another heal over spell if you have to. Just do what you can and i’ll heal on my own.”

They nodded their head, “I’ll let the trains mare know we’re ready to leave.” said Twilight leaving us and entering the train.

“Lets get inside and rest up. I’m sure we’ve seen enough for one day.” I suggested.

“Yeah you’re right about that.” said Ms. Redheart, “I’ll stay here and care for the wounded. As for you all get there safely, when you get back find me and let me know what’s going on. I’ll tell the rest. Also, see if you can bring some supplies, I fear we may have no more...”

I nodded my head, “We’ll be sure to ask and thank you for saving me there.” I soluted her but smiled this time instead of looking angry, she soluted me back and smiled, “See you ponies later.”

We said our goodbyes to Ms. Redheart and made our way to the train, once we were seated we immediately took off. Finally I could just relax and heal up for the time being, hopefully I could get some sleep too.

“Um...Cerulean?” said Sweetie Belle walking over to me, “T-thank you...”

“For what?”

She teared up and wrapped her hooves around my legs, “For saving me!” she cried, “I thought I wouldn’t be able to see my sister or my friends again! I literally thought I was going to die!” she sobbed loudly over my leg, “I’ve never been so scared in my whole life!”

I picked her up and held her closely, I patted her mane and shushed her, “I’m just keeping my promise. Like i’m going to let a dragon eat you alive in front of me. Same for your sister and the others. You’re my family and I watch over all of you.” I brought her closer to me, “I know you’re scared but you’re safe now.” I turned to Rarity, “Mind calming her down?”

She nodded her head, “I don’t mind and...Thank you.” she walked over to me and kissed my cheek, “I thought I lost her for moment back there...” tears began rolling down her face, “Thank you.” she whispered before taking Sweetie Belle back to her seat and calming her down. She sang some random song that I couldn’t really make out, it sounded nice and it seemed to calm down the others.

I smiled again, tried to ignore my pain and relax. At least for now we can rest and heal up. A lot has happened and I hope that Canterlot was not affected by this.