The Last Wishes of an Old Friend

The field commander gritted her teeth. If it's one thing she didn't like, it's finding out that she doesn't take kindly to being called out. Genesis stepped out from the doorway and stood his ground next to the sisters. His arms crossed as he stared her down with a stoic expression.

"Surrender yourself over to the custody of the Krimzion Guard..." She paused for a slight second, "... or we blow this castle and it's surrounding city to dust."

"Typical." Genesis stated, then shrugged as he started to walk forward. "Guess I don't really have a choice."

"What?!" Both sisters were in question.

Genesis stood before the commander as she attempted to restrain him. He turned his head to both sisters with a smile of reassurence. Celestia was in awe at his action, Luna seemed to be on the verge of tearing up as they just watched him.

"Ladies, don't be so selfish," Genesis told them as guard just took him by the arms instead, "This is for the safety of Equestria."

Deep down, Genesis knew he couldn't trust their word. His brain was already on work of a plan as he was being taken away. His eyes soon fixed onto the commander's head. She was walking at a brisk pace just in front of him, fixing her helmet on. He observed her armor; more ornate in nature, but also heavier. As they approached the castle's front doors, Genesis caught eye of the transports.

Three

Genesis was escorted onto the center transport speeder with his guards and their leader. The engines hummed with life as they started to take off, the door hanging  open as they were getting ready to depart. Genesis could see all of Canterlot now, and for the first time, appreciated the view.

The extravagant buildings, Unique architecture, and how the sun hit it just right. The Metal Head knew something though, just playing the waiting game, waiting for his que.

"This is Carmelita." The commander radioed over. "Start the bombings. I want to see that Palace leveled."

Right after she gave that order, Genesis easily rammed the guards into eachother and let them drop to the speeder floor. Carmelita growled is disapproval before turning around and throwing her fist into the Metal Head's jaw. Missed. Genesis tackled her down easily and ripped off her helmet, letting out a roar to her face.

The commander just bared her teeth and turned the tables onto her combatant, pinning the monster to the floor instead. Genesis smirked at her and managed to fit his legs between their bodies and pushed. In one powerful kick, the commander hit the top of the speeder and landed just before the now standing creature.

Genesis placed his foot on her back and she locked eyes with him. "Have a nice trip."

He easily pushed her out of the speeder and down to the forest below, knowing this wont be the last time he'd see her. He then picked up the unconscious guards and threw them over. The pilot was unaware at the moment, waiting for the green light to finally leave. Genesis grabbed him before he knew what was going on and roared at him. The pilot screeched and was let go, immediately running away from the Metal Head and jumped out. Allowing Genesis to finally take control of the craft and pilot it.

The castle rumbled as the strikes continued. Celestia had ordered a full evacuation of the city while the Royal Guard were trying thier best to shield the castle. She was pacing around the throne room, determined to see her little ponies safe, and more importantly, worried about Genesis. He had easily given himself up so easily, surely not without coming up his own plan.

"Sister." Luna called out as she trotted up to her eldest sibling. "We should leave, it's not safe here."

"No, not until the citizens are out of the city." Celestia sternly stated, her pacing continued.

"Tia, we can't guarantee every pony's safety, there's simply to large of a population." Luna tried to reason with her sister.

Celestia stopped an looked at her younger sibling. "Then we have to try."

Just before Luna to retort, a large vehicle busted through the side wall. The sisters went on the defensive as they watched the craft back out. All eyes watched the speeder reverse direction as the back was now fitted through the hole, the door hissed as it popped open, slowly opening wide.

"Hopefully you girls didn't think I'd really give up on you." A familiar voice called out.

A sight of relief blew over them as the door finally opened and Genesis stepped forth. The Metal Head was immediately jumped upon by two bodies as he started to chuckle. The group hug was brief as he looked at them both, finally feeling something he had never really felt. Genesis was smiling wide as he looked at the sisters.

"Gather any guard you can and bring them here." Genesis ordered as he was about to head off.

A hoof wrapped around his claw. Stopping him.

"We can't just leave the city without making sure the citizens are safe!" Celestia yelled to him.

The hoof wasn't Tia's though, it was LuLu's. "Where are you going?"

"Tia, your ponies are in the care of your guard, they'll be fine." Then Genesis turned, placing his hand on Luna's hoof as he looked at her. "I have to get something from my room. I'll be back."

Luna and Celestia nodded and Genesis disappeared into the back room Celestia soon left to go round up what guards she could. Luna stood in the room. Staring at the doorway Genesis had gone through. The city was in chaos, buildings in ruin, fires spreading throughout the streets. Celestia was relieved to know that most of the citizens were away from this part of the city.

Shells of fire continued to rain down from their aggressors, but at this point, safety was more of a priority. Celestia saw the train leave Canterlot Station, escaping into the tunnels untouched. It nagged at her that the train surely didn't have enough space for every pony. Celestia turned back to fly back to her castle. There has to be a way...

Celestia returned back to the throne room at the same time as Genesis. Genesis had a map and bag with his as he looked to Luna, then smiled at her a bit. His eyes then shifted over to Celestia, still keeping the same small smile on him. It wasn't long before the trio boarded the speeder with the handful of guards Celestia managed to gather on her way back.

With the group aboard, Genesis took the pilot seat and rolled the map out on the control console. Luna couldn't help but look over his shoulder when a quill came out and he circled an area near the badlands. Genesis quietly tucked the quill behind his ear and pulled a compass from his bag.

"What's out there?" Luna asked as the speeder pulled away from the castle.

"Royal Empire's forward camp. Don't worry, I've been busy myself these past days." Genesis replied, steering the speeder in the desired direction.

The guards and Celestia watched as the castle came down on top of itself. Then falling away from its mountain placement, with the rest of the city following. Rebuilding wasn't an option anymore, yet, something came over Celestia. It wasn't remorse for the loos, but something that urged her to see the loss of those who brought it upon her.

Celestia soon popped up near the Metal Head. "Genesis."

Genesis didn't look away, but acknowledged. "Yes, Celestia?"

"I want their base found, and burned to the ground." Celestia ordered, firmly placing her hoof on his shoulder. "I want to see them run for their very lives. Running away from your might."

Genesis didn't respond and silently nodded. He had no other choice but to follow orders like a solider.