The Dragon War: The Oncoming Battle

The Dragon War: The Oncoming Battle

Chapter 6:

Telling the Truth

After Aiden left the Crystal Empire to join the dragon war, yeah sure Cadence and Shining Armour were sad seeing how the colt they took in and raised as their own had grown to fight in a war. But there was happiness that day as the Equestria games inspector had chose to host the Equestria games in the Crystal Empire, all the glee and cheers from the crystal ponies weren't enough to know the only colt who was like a son to them had left.

Back at the camp commander Skyline and captain Wolfgang, but though captain Wolfgang wasn't suppose to train Aiden it was suppose to be Sargent Duskstar but he already had duties leading the infrantry team since the dragons had become more aggressive in battle. So commander Skyline had no choice but assign captain Wolfgang to train Aiden along with him, they were training Aiden all skills by teaching him how to aim and fire the battle saddle that was mounted on his back,

"do I have to have a battle saddle... Why can't I just use combat spells from my horn" Aiden said curiously,

"well private frostfire clash we in the special operation taskforce 101 army we must start small especially for unicorn recruits like yourself" Skyline commented while catching a glimpse at Wolfgang who nodded in approval, but in her mind she awkwardly glanced all around the area, her eyes widened as she recalled a memory when she was fourteen.

After she ran away from home and joined a military training camp and caught the eye of a ex mercenary agent veteran who taught her everything she needed to know about fighting and becoming a mistress of the arts of stealth and combat.

It was the middle of the night about 12:30 he was on his first night watch with captain Wolfgang who was in the target practise arena, Aiden jumped at the sound of combat magic which he'd hadn't heard in a while, he followed the source of the commotion and as he used his hoof and carefully opened the gate quietly to the arena and he caught the sight by see captain Wolfgang firing spells at the dragon test targets as a record player playing one of Octavia's cello melody's as she fired her magic and practised her manoeuvres.

Aiden watched in aw and wonder as his eyes widened and his smile turned to a wide eyed grin, he watched like he was a young colt watching a legendary hero practise.

As the outro of the music began to play, Wolfgang tried to do her final manoeuvre which hadn't been able to accomplish but just like what always happens; she gets ready in a galloping position and leapt into the air trying to spin and ready a lightening spell but just like what always happens she loses the momentum and the lightning backlashes onto her armour that starts to short circuit.

Aiden quickly galloped from the gate and quickly got Wolfgang out of her armour before it did any serious damage to her and the armour started to shut down.

It had been a couple of hours and Wolfgang had cleaned the sieges off her pelt, mane and tail, she was then found repairing her armour, Aiden walked to her quarters and thought should he or shouldn't he, being the good natured soul that he is of course he wanted to know if the captain was alright but Wolfgang was the captain and she may not want to be disturbed but he's good natured curiosity had the best of him "uh Captain" he exclaimed the voice made Wolfgang jump out of her pelt as she was too distracted on fixing her armour

"what is it private frostfire clash" she spoke with authority in her voice

"permission to enter ma'am" he spoke sounding bold.

Wolfgang set aside her armour on her desk "permission granted" she spoke with authority, Aiden then opened the tent door and notice captain Wolfgang sitting at her desk with her armour next to her,

"so what is it" she said while still holding the screwdriver and glancing at her armour "I just wanted know if  you were feeling alright ma'm... It was me who saw you practising..." Aiden paused for a moment when he saw Wolfgang's eyes widened in shock and embrassment

"What did you say?!" she said anxious from the embrassment and shock, Aiden gulped as his pupils shrunk and he thought he lost his voice as he was beginning to choke

"I..I...I saw...y y yo..." Wolfgang raised eyebrow at first and then planted her hoof on her face as she sighed in annoyance. She then walked towards Aiden and planted her forehoof on his mouth

"will you calm down and tell me what you were doing when I was practising" Wolfgang spoke seriously, Aiden took a deep breath and let out a large exhale,

"I was out on patrol and I heard orchestra music playing in the fight arena and I got curious to see what was going on. And i watched you from the entrance of the arena  and then when you did your final manoeuvre and you caught lightening i galloped as quickly as I could to get you out of your before it did serious damage to you" Aiden nervously exclaimed as he let out a weary gulp.

Wolfgang's fell sat down on her plot her eyes widened she never responded for a while until Aiden broke the silence "sorry... I'll just be going" he said as slowly walked backwards to the exit, and as soon as he was about to leave "thanks" Wolfgang finally responded as she smiled at Aiden, he returned the smile quietly walked out and heading back to his duties.

The next morning Shining Armour returned to Canterlot to his duty as captain of the royal guard defending Canterlot from invaders, though he felt on edge knowing his adoptive son is fighting in a fatal war, then from out of no-where Princess Celestia was walking out the door to the grand meeting hall after speaking to her advisors,

"hello Princess" Shining Armour smiled

"hello to you too Shining Armour I heard that young Aiden has joined Captain Wolfgang and her army" Celstia replied, Shining Armour's eyes widened hearing that Celestia already knew

"how do you know about that" he spoke,

"Captain Wolfgang updates me on what's happening in the war" Celestia smiled as she spoke, Shining was surprised but intrigued

"how come captain Wolfgang updates you about the war"

"I like to hear how my subjects are doing... It is quite saddening... Anyway I'll let you get on with your duties" Celestia responded with a nod.

Princess Luna and Prince Markarthus were watching the whole Canterlot at the throne room balcony, Markarthus still in bandages and an eye patch on his left eye he still tried to keep a straight face without trying not to wince from the burning pain he was still feeling, as they both stared at the smoke in the distance to where Balitmare was

"this war is becoming to intense big brother... What does this dragon want?" Luna responded confusingly staring at the smoke, Markarthus gave her a quick glance with an raised eyebrow

"Hmmm wonder why Celestia still hasn't told you yet" he thought.

As Markarthus was about to speak Celestia had walked into the throne room and saw her siblings on the balcony, she then decides to walk towards them Markarthus's ears twitched as he turned his head and eyed his sister suspiciously

"I'd like to have a word with you both" he responded glancing at his two sisters, Celestia and Luna both looked at each other and then back at there brother as he pointed and walked into the throne room they followed him inside and signalled Luna to close the door to the balcony, she used her telekinesis to close the door shut as she did she had a confusing look on her face.

"Celestia you haven't told Luna about what Fireclaw did to our parents" he growled

"Tia what is he talking about?" Luna said with a hint of confusion, Celestia knew this day was coming she did meant to tell Luna sooner but she felt scared wondering

"what would she think, what would she say that I have kept this secret from for 1000 of years" Celestia thought.

Markarthus grew frustrated waiting for his big sister to speak, he then turned and started to walk around them like a predator that's about pounce on it's prey until he glanced his little sister,  who couldn't understand what was going on but she had a bad feeling about what was about to be said,

"Luna did Celestia ever tell about our parents" Markarthus said raising an eyebrow, Luna took a quick glance at her sister seeing the hint of worry on her face  she then turned back and faced Markarthus

"well she told me that they made residential in the Everfree castle to have us... And..." Luna turned to Celestia who still had that worrying look on her face but Luna spotted a hint of guilt, which only seem to deepen her confusion

"and... she also told me they mysteriously disappeared during a fight with rival Alicorn clans" she explained, her brothers glaring stare making her nervous.

Markarthus's frown deepened even more as he turned to Celestia glaring at her

"I thought you were better than this" he growled quietly, as he moved his face right in Celestia's, Luna used her telekinesis to move them apart "what are you talking about big brother" she's confronting him,

"Celestia lied to you" he said slightly in a dark tone, Luna's eyes began to widen as she turned to her sister

"Tia is it true" her confusion became a hint of curiosity and worrisome, Celestia took a deep breath and let out a large exhale "I'm sorry little sister" she spoke quietly

"I didn't mean to lie to you... I just... I..." Celestia spoke a little louder but stuttered as she tried find her words.

"SPIT IT OUT Celestia" Markarthus growled forcefully, Celestia took another deep sigh and looked up towards her siblings but she turned to Luna mostly

"what happened that 1000 years ago it weren't that long ago you were born Luna... and... An..." Celestia said trying to hold back the tears as she remembers that day she was a filly, the first she came across the dragon general himself.

"Well Celestia aren't you going to continue" Markarthus growled, Celestia let out a huge exhale and focused her attention to Luna again

"I'm so sorry little sister... I didn't mean to lie, but the day our parents died you were only just a foal... not long been born" Celestia explained and me and Markarthus we both saw Fireclaw murder our parents with the only weapon that can kill an alicorn" she continued until she was cut off by Markarthus, "a silver enchanted dagger" he growled forcefully.

Luna didn't know what to think but she understood why her sister lied to her like she did

"I remember the first time we encountered Fireclaw and his minion but have you seen him before" Luna responded as she was curious to know what happened, Markarthus decided to speak first

"the first time I landed eyes on that lizard was the night he killed our parents and that was all until he and his army came into my realm an attacked and burned my Barrier Lands... But Celestia might know more" as he said those last words he glanced at Celestia noticing an intense gulp

"Tia?" Luna spoke,

"I've met Fireclaw before and Markarthus you were there as well you were just a little foal riding on my back... back then I was just a young adventurous little filly, while the king went to do the royal duties in Canterlot and the queen busy meeting with the advisors, the captain of the royal guard back then captain Breezewing was ordered to keep an eye on me to make sure I didn't run into any danger because back then, mother and father didn't trust mortal ponies... But on that day my cocky adventurousness nearly got me and" she points to Markarthus she faces him "and you killed" Celestia finally responded.

Silence had filled the whole of the castle throne room, Markarthus's frown turned into a wide eyed shock but it didn't last long as his expression turned into a frown again, then changed to full blown rage,

"WHAT!!!... So you've caused this cyborg dragon for wanting to assassinate us" he spoke quietly  glaring at his oldest sibling.

"I was just a filly back then you and Luna were still young, even though you grew more aggressive and violent ever since Fireclaw murdered our parents... and then it came where we fell out and never spoken" Celestia spoke out bluntly.

"Let's not forget Celestia Luna always came to see me, even when you said to her too not enter my room" Markarthus he's frown got sly but he then stared Luna who was processing everything that was being told, until she let out a sigh

"I remember those days, I couldn't understand why you kept your distance from each other... I mean I can understand what big sister had said" Luna was interrupted by Markarthus

"STOP DEFENDING HER LUNA!!! ARE YOU DEAF LITTLE SIS..." Markarthus stopped himself and put his face right into Luna's

"for saying you rebelled against her your defending her" he pulled his head away

"well Celestia for saying your a lying nag at least somepony has taken your side" he finally spoke has he walked out the throne room frowning.

"Tia are you alright" Luna said putting her forehoof around her big sister's shoulder,

"I'm fine Luna" Celetia sighed

"but Markarthus is right and I'm sorry that I lied to you"

Luna looked at Celestia and sense her remorse on how the memories of her foal hood and that day which caused her family to be assassination targets.

Celestia couldn't take her guilt and decided to make a bolt to her room, "Tia?! Wait I'm not mad at you" Luna shouted out trying to catch up to her big sister

"just leave me alone Luna" Celestia said nearly on the verge of tears because of her guilt and the fact that she blames herself after Markarthus's accusing the words.

Luna stopped in her tracks and felt remorse as her only family were becoming broken,  as Celestia and Markarthus grew even more distant.