Forest of Leota

"What do you think the captain wants?" My brother Atlas asked.

"He probably just wants to know something. What do you think Thasus?" Orion asked me.

"I agree. He probably just wants an update on whats been going on in the bay." I told my brothers.

When I say "Brothers" I mean literally. The three of us are triplets, a rare occurrence in Equestria. My brother Atlas is an Earth Pony, he may not be the smartest out of the three of us but he has an uncanny sense of direction, and his Cutie Mark is a globe wrapped with cloud wings being held up by a horseshoe. Orion is a Pegasus, undoubtedly the fastest, quietest, and stealthiest of us three, his Cutie Mark is a winged vertical blade with three stars on it. My name is Thasus, I'm a Unicorn, and my Cutie Mark is a plasma ball surrounded by what appears to be three curved overlapping claw blades. Other than our Cutie marks and racial features we look and sound exactly the same, Coat: Charcoal Black, Mane & Tail: Maroon Red with brighter red streaks, Eyes: Blue.

We are all members of the Royal Guard in Canterlot, which is just a specific Garrison of the Equestrian Guard. My rank is Corporal, Orion and Atlas are both Private First Class'. We were just Relieved of our posts in the Canterlot Gardens to go speak with the Captain of the Royal Guard Shining Armor. We all walked into his office single file and then stood side by side at attention.

"You called for us sir?" I asked giving a salute.

"I did, At ease. You and your brothers have been reassigned to a different Garrison."

"Where to sir?" Atlas asked.

"The Forest of Leota Watchtower." He answered.

I could tell that inside our heads we all shouted, "WHAT?!" But instead I calmly asked, "The Southern Boarder?"

"Yes Corporal Thasus, you are going to travel there to assist the Guard with there duty's at the watchtower.".

"Are we going to be the only Guards headed out there?" Orion asked.

"For now yes. I need to find a few more Guards who are willing to go out there. The reason you're going alone for now is that they need a resupply and you're taking that with you when you pass through Las Pegasus. You will report 1st Sargent Stonewall at the tower when you get there."

"When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow. Now go pack your bags, dismissed." He instructed. We all gave him a salute before we turned and left the room.

"This is just perfect. We all thought it was hard taking care of father now, what are our sisters gonna do now that were gonna be a whole continent away?" Orion asked irritated.

"We let Obsidia, Althea, Rose Petal, and Bliss handle it, they all have well paying jobs. With the four of them plus our Cousins, Aunts, and Uncles: He'll be well taken care of, but we can still help by sending them Bits." I reassured him.

"If you say so brother."

So we packed our bags, walked down to the Armory and traded in our Royal Guard Uniform for a new sets of Standard Guard Armor. The Canterlot Armor is more formal, where the standard armor is more geared towards combat. From there our day continued on as usual, we went for a run around the track, read some books in the library, had dinner, and then we went to bed.

The next morning we had to get up early for the trip. I helped my brothers put there new armor on then we joined the Captain for breakfast. He gave us our orders and the train tickets. After early breakfast we then went to the train station and boarded the train to Las Pegasus. The three of us slept in on the train nearly the whole way. When we arrived in Las Pegasus it seems that we were expected.

"Hello there, I'm the supply Supply Sergeant in charge of the supplies that go to the tower." He said enthusiastically.

"I'm Corporal Knight Gaze." He introduced myself.

"I'll have your supplies ready in an hour. You three just relax and get ready for your trek through the forest." He said getting back to work. We waited as instructed, and sure enough the wagon was ready in an hour. "Now listen, Here is a map it only shows the route your taking. If you stray from the path your on your own. You should be able to make it there by the time the sun sets tomorrow. If your not there by then the tower will start searching for you. Is all this understood?" The Sargent explained.

"Yes, Sargent." Atlas answered taking the map.

"Good, now get out of here."

The three of us headed out, the walk through the San Palomino Desert was miserable despite our Guard training and all the water we had. We took turns pulling the wagon full of supplies as we pushed on all night through the desert. The next day, midday came and we were entering the forest. The wood on the trees was dark it, almost black. The leaves were also a dark sickly green, there were brambles everywhere, fallen trees, old logs. It was obvious why the Captain had trouble finding guards to come here, this place looked dangerous.

"How far are we from the Watchtower Atlas?" Orion asked.

"About a mile and a half."

"Good, I'm exhausted from dragging this wagon so far." Orion complained.

*CRACK*

"Did you two hear that?" I asked them.

"No, the sleep exhaustion is getting to you." Orion told me. we continued on for a while longer. We could see the top of the tower over the trees from where we were at.

*CRACK*

"Okay, I heard that one." Atlas said stopping to look around.

*CRACKING*GROWL*

"What is that?" Orion asked.

Before I could answer him, Timberwolves crept out of the trees and surrounded us, "Hey Atlas?"

"Yeah?" He answered.

"How far?"

The Wolves kept growling and snapping there jaws at us.

"Three fourths of a mile. Why?"

"Orion? Do you think you can fly the cart the rest of the way?"

"I'll need a clear path to take off, and I'll need you to lighten the load with your magic." He told me.

"On three we move.... One.... Two.... THREE!" I threw up a protection barrier as Atlas and I got in the wagon. The Timberwolves lunged and slammed into the barrier. Orion started running to gain liftoff. Once the Timberwolves were behind us I dropped the magic barrier.

"Come on!" Atlas yelled nervously as the Timberwolves snapped at the back of the wagon where He and I were.

Orion started to lift off the ground, and as he did, I enveloped the wagon with a telekinesis spell to take the weight off Orion. We were airborne and picking up speed. As we flew through the trees, the Timberwolves were getting farther away.

"I'm gonna have to set down just outside the Tower, make sure the wagon's breaks engage so we don't crash." Orion said having trouble staying in the air.

"I'm starting to set the wagon down. Atlas, get a hold of the breaks and hold on tight."

As the wagon touched the ground. Atlas pulled on the emergency break. As the walls of the tower got closer it looked like we weren't gonna be able to stop in time. Luckily Guards descended from the tower and helped us slow down. They helped get us inside the gate of the tower where it was safe. Our fellow Guards helped us unload the wagon while we waited for 1st Sargent Stonewall to come down form his office.

"Welcome to the Leota Guard Watchtower Guards." Stonewall said as he came down the stairs.

I looked up at the Sargent. "A pleasure to be here, you must be 1st Sargent Stonewall."

"Get those supplies stowed away!" The Stonewall barked at the other Guards, "Come with me you three." We followed as told, "I will admit that you surprise me. I thought that we would have to go looking for you out there in the forest. Some of the Guards were starting to take wagers on what happened to you."

"Really? What did you bet on First Sargent?" Atlas asked

"Oh just that the tree of you had gotten lost. Obviously I was wrong. Oh and you ca despense with the fancy formality titles, just call me by my name." The Stonewall answered as they started up the stairs to the barracks.

"Alright then Stonewall, who won the wager?" Orion asked.

"One of the Mare Guards stationed here. I will have somepony wake you all when dinner is ready and then your shift starts." He told us as we reached our Bay.

"Thank you." I said as Stonewall walked away.

We walked into the Bay and started to unpack our things. There was a Triple bunk bed on the end closest to the latrine, Orion got top bunk, Atlas Got bottom, and I got the middle bunk. We stored our gear in the lockers and then proceeded to crawl into bed for a nap.

Well were here. Now all their is to do is to get started, I hope this will be worth the danger. I fell asleep with those thoughts.