The Dark Path

by Silver strange

Prologue- War. War never changes.

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    "So, Sky Spear, why did you decide to join the Equestrian army?" Blaze Armor asked as he picked a short sword from the armory wall.

     There was large assortment of weapons stacked and hanged on in the armory, ranging form small short iron swords and shields to small firearms and bigger hitters.

    "My father died in the battle of Cantralot, I joined to avenge his death by winning the war," Sky Spear said, as sheathed his sword. He stopped midway as if just remembered something and tears swelled up in his eyes.

     "It's okay," Blaze armor replied, walking over and putting a hand on Sky Spear's shoulder, " we'll beat those bastards and will avenge your dad."

     A small smile appeared on his muzzle.

     'beubeubeu

The sound of blaring sirens and soldiers rushing in to arm them selves filled the armory.

     "That's the alarm! We're being attacked!" Blaze Amor said. He rushed out the armory, but halted at the doorway.

      "Come on! Sky!" but Sky didn't listen, he just stood there in trance.

     "Sky!" Blaze Armor rushed over shook Sky, this time Sky snapped out of his trance.

     "Let's go," a look of determination grew on Sky Spear's face.

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    Every soldier stood silent, tense, gripping there weapons tightly. Peguas snipers kneeled atop of the fort's wall there muskets locked and load waiting to fire. The unicorns were already charging there destructive arcane spells. The earth ponies stood behind the gates ready to storm out.

    The enemies wasn't known for being nice or merciful. They were know for being relentless, and cruel. They had steel armor that magic bounce off of, and much more advanced and powerful firearms that could tear off your face.

    Sky Spear stood quietly sholder to shoulder among the snipers. He scanned the grassy landscape looking for the signal, then something caught his eye. A flash of light ran through his eyes. The signal. He put down his musket and reached into his pocket.

BANG BANG BANG

   "What th hell-" a pegaus began. A splash of blood went