Noble Defender
Flight
Previous ChapterNext Chapter"Alright....now!" Ademar shouted. He held up the left wing of the 262, twilight uses her magic to weld it together.
"Okay let go of it." Ademar lets go, the wing stays stuck to the 262. "It worked!"
"It did, alright lets see the glider you made twilight." He puts his tools away and looks at the 262, its new canopy, its wings fully repaired, only its turbines remained to be fixed and put back on. He walked with her up to her makeshift hanger, on a table he sees a paper and wood version of an american Waco CG-4 Glider she made. "It is nice, now for a larger version."
"I was hoping you would say that." She says while running over to a covered object. She takes off the sheet to reveal a life sized replica of the glider. "I used your measurements and drawings, has the same components of the real ones though I had to use sheet metal for the shell."
"It wouldn't make any difference, now if we are able to successfully fly and land it we will make a prototype with an engine in it." He told her, scanning the glider, he doesn't notice any flaws to it. He looks inside by lifting up the cockpit, inside there are no passenger seats only Pilot seats. "All we need is a launch site, strong winds, and something to propel us."
"What about the hills, they seem like a good spot and we can get Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy to create the wind."
"What about something strong enough to throw us?" Ademar said.
"Well I was going to ask Iron will but, he left a week ago."
"We could have some Pegasai pull us, though we would need several to get it off the ground. On Earth these types of gliders were pulled by larger planes then released."
"I will see if Rainbow can get some of her friends to help us." Twilight left the room. Ademar looked at the glider and then followed her out.
"How did you make this so quickly?"
"Magic" Twilight flew from the balcony and towards Rainbow Dashes house, Ademar went to his room and put on his flight suit except the Air mask. He walked over to the 262 and finished checking its ammunition and making sure its loaded and ready to fire. Braeburn still had its Turbines, he said three weeks or more of working and it is almost the deadline.
He stayed busy helping Twilight with her experiments, her first test in making gunpowder accidentally blew up in her face while Ademar experimented with a homemade propeller engine, he was able to get it to work but he is having trouble with fuel consumption. Mounting it on the glider ,If it survives the landing, will be a challenge for him and an adventure for Twilight. He noticed Twilight and Rainbow Dash land on the balcony. "So Rainbow has agreed to help, she was able to get her friends Flitter, Flutter and her sister Cloudchaser, Derpy, and Thunder Lane to help us life it."
"That should be enough." Ademar said.
"So this....thing can fly?" Rainbow asked with a not amused look.
"Well yes, though since its a glider you and your friends have to pull it high and fast enough for it to gain enough speed, we will release the ropes and glide down, testing the rudders and landing gear. Hopefully the landing will be somewhat.....soft."
"And the one outside?"
"We are still waiting for Braeburn to finish making the parts." Twilight said.
"And will You need my help getting that one off the ground?" The Pegasus asked.
"No, it is fully capable of taking off by itself."
"I'm probably faster than it, I am by the way the fastest flyer in Equestria." She said Smugly and Proudly.
"I highly doubt it." Ademar said. Rainbows face went from a smug smile to a angry and challenged stare.
"Oh really, how fast can it fly!?"
"The 262 can fly a max of 559 Miles per hour at full speed, I highly doubt you can flap that fast." He said. He could tell Rainbow was getting flustered.
"Oh yeah! Well..I can fly faster than that. After that thing gets fixed I want to challenge you to a race and we will then see who is the fastest!" She said with an even angrier face.
"That's enough Rainbow, are you and your friends ready or not?" Twilight asked, shutting up the angry Pegasus.
"Yeah we are ready, but I am serious about that race smoothskin." She flew outside to tell the other Pegasai the plans.
"Are you ready to go?" Ademar asked. Twilight had an exited grin.
"Of course I am!" She runs outside next to the glider. The Pegasai grab the ropes.
"Flitter, Cloudchaser, and I will pull from the front of the Glider while Thunderlane, Derpy, and Fluttershy pick it up from the rear." Rainbow Dash Said. "Are you two ready or what?"
Ademar and Twilight walk over to the glider and open it, once they close the canopy they take they sit in the Pilots seats. "Alright go." Ademar said. The Pegasai lifted the Glider from the ground, the glider was now higher than her castle, higher than some clouds. "Alright now fly straight and fast, I will give the signal to release." The pegasai fly as fast as they can, Rainbow basically pulling all of them.
"Is this fast enough?!" Rainbow asked.
"Wait....." Ademar said. He grabbed the release lever, his grip tightened around it. "Now!" He pulls the release lever, the Pegasai flew ahead of the glider as it soared through the sky. Ademar controlled it with the wheel and levers Twilight placed in it. He heard the rudders moving and the glider turned in the direction he wanted it to.
"Its working!" Twilight Exclaimed as she looked out the window. The glider soared peacefully as Ademar circled around towards Ponyville, Twilight could see her castle in the distance.
"Now for the landing.." Ademar said as he slowly angled it down, the glider began to pick up speed. Once it was low enough he angled it straight. The glider quickly descended to the ground.
"Is this how you land them?"
"Um......we might wanna hold onto something!" Ademar said as he realized they would be landing in Ponyville's main street. Ponies on the ground saw it incoming and quickly ran for cover, the glider slammed on the ground, its landing gear luckily holding them up, its wings hit buildings and snapped off, causing some damage to the houses, the glider slowly came to a stop. Ademar opened the canopy and Twilight jumped out happily.
"IT WORKED! I cant believe it Worked! I will get started on fixing it, do you have the Engine ready?!"
"Uh..Nein...no..Twilight. I will need some more time but I have another experiment for you." Her smile grew even wider. "I want you to experiment with hydrogen cells, do you remember the zeppelins I told you about. We are going to try and make one." She jumped happily and clapped her hooves.
"When do I START!?"
"Now. Though the hydrogen will be put in gasbags made of rubberized cotton or cattle intestines. Start off small then we will think big, then bigger. The frame must be made of a metal called duralumin, a Metal mix of aluminum, copper, manganese, and magnesium and then covered by a type of fabric, try Cotton. When we make a small one ask Rarity for the fabric." Twilight took these notes and put them in her bag, She used her magic to teleport the glider back to the hanger and placed it next to the 262, she happily trotted next to Ademar as they made their way to the Castle.
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The next morning was the same for Ademar, get up, wash, eat, and help Twilight in her lab. Her little experiment on zeppelins was slowly progressing, though she seemed to more occupied on getting an engine on the glider.
"Twilight!" Spike Shouted. "Braeburn's here with your stuff." Upon hearing the words Ademar and Twilight rushed to him, the farmer had pulled the rebuilt turbine with a wagon, big Mac was with him.
"You did it!" Twilight said.
"Told ya i'd be a while, but ah got it done." He said happily.
"I was wondering, could you build something else for me?" Twilight asked.
"Ah guess, what ya need Princess."
She shows him the plans for a cat sized zeppelin balloon, she said he only needed to make the frame.
"Docent seem to hard princess, I'll start when I get back to the farm." He helps big Mac and Ademar move the turbines of the wagon and under the Plane.
"Alright, and lift!" The 3 raise the Turbine, Twilight uses her magic to connect all the cords and parts to the plane, she then uses her Magic to weld the turbine to the wing. "Now the other". The three did the same with the other turbine, once it was on Ademar jumped into the Cockpit.
"Well?" Twilight asked. She hears a clicking sound.
"Komm schon ... und ..." The engines make a whirling sound and the plane starts up. "Yes!!" Ademar shouted as he falls back into its seat, Twilight cheered in Glee, Ademar climbed out of the cockpit. "Where is Rainbow Dash."
"You still wanna race her?"
"Yes."
Ademar and Rainbow Dash stood next to each other, Ademar in his flight suit, and his 262 idling. "Alright the race will commence shortly, first one to pass Canterlot, circle around, and fly above my castle first wins. Are the contestants ready?"
"Ready as always!" Rainbow said.
"Bereit" Ademar said. Twilight raised her wing. Ademar walked towards his fighter and climbed inside.
"GO!" Rainbow Launched herself towards Canterlot, Ademar took of in the fighter. The 262 loudly ascended into the sky, friends of Rainbow Dash cheering her on. Rainbow kept pace with herself knowing she was going to win she would show off with a sonic rainboom to finish, she heard a deep rumbling and whirling, behind her she could see the 262 gaining speed and catching up to her.
"Oh no you don't!" She began to fly faster. Ademar Catching up easily as Canterlot came into view, the nose of the 262 was nearly touching her tail.
"Nicht so schnell wie Sie wären Sie sind Sie .'Not as fast as you though you were are you.'"
In Canterlot the nobles dinner and Wine tasting was interrupted by a loud Whirling and thundering sound, they looked up to see a streak of Rainbow neck to neck next to a metal bird, the 262 made all the local birds fly into a frenzy and over the nobles, the birds left only waste and feathers on the irritated Noble ponies.
The two circled around and flew at top speeds to Ponyville, neck to neck the two finally see their goal, Rainbow determined to win tries flying out of Ademar's reach, though he persists and when they both fly past the castle, a Pony takes a picture to determine the winner. Ademar lands close to the castle and makes his way over to the camerapony with Rainbow Dash.
"Well?! Who won!?" Rainbow asked angrily. The pony looked at the picture for some time.
"Well.....it seems we have a Tie." She said.
"A TIE!? THAT CANT BE!" Rainbow screamed.
"Calm down Pony, be glad non of us got hurt doing it. But thank you for helping me test it." Ademar said, Rainbow only snorted angrily, sending steam from her nose, she stormed off in her angry fit. Ademar heard two figures coming towards him, he turned around to see the Princesses of Light and Shadow walking towards him.
"You sure caused a commotion in Canterlot, we saw your machine fly past with Rainbow at its side, were you two Racing?" The Solar princess asked.
"Yes, though I think she didn't take it well, Princess, I have something to ask." Ademar said removing his Pilots helmet. "Is Equestria at war?"
Both the Princesses looked at each other in surprise. "We must find someplace quiet, not out in public." Luna said, Ademar and Twilight followed the two sisters into the castles Library.
"You have I'm sure noticed the increasing arms production in Canterlot, and heard of the draft in the Chrystal Empire." Celestia Said. "I was going to announce it tomorrow morning, and send flyers to all of Equestria, letting them know of the coming conflict. And...let them know that we will also start drafting young the Stallions and Mares of Equestria."
"Who are we at war with?" Twilight asked.
"Its an unknown hive or several hives led by Chrysalis, the changelings that have been seen sport several colors unlike the ones we saw with Chrysalis, they are red, maroon, velvet, yellow, gold, purple, orange, and white. The color of their shell and wings is also the color of their magic and eyes." Celestia Explained.
"Do they have a motive?" Ademar asked.
"We do not know, they attacked without warning, raiding Yak and Griffon settlements, leaving only destruction and death in their wake. The horrifying thing is that they bred at an extreme rate, as if they found a source of unlimited love...or artificial." Luna said.
"Fake love? How can they create such a thing?" Twilight asked.
"I do not know Twilight....but there are thousands of them, the griffons and Yaks have already engaged them, massive Swarms that engulf the Skies, blocking out the Sun, I doubt even the elements would be strong enough to stop them." Celestia said.
"Princess Celestia, if your people are unable to combat them I offer my services to fight with your kind and its allies." Ademar said willingly. "I will try to give your kind the technology to fight these Changelings but it will take some time."
"Thank you Ademar, your service to Equestria will be remembered." Luna said. "We must return to Canterlot, we will soon tell all of Equestria the truth." Both the princesses left the castle, Twilight sat in the middle of the room, her ears drooped in sadness.
"Come Twilight, let us prepare." Ademar said, he set his hand on her shoulder.
Twilight sighed heavily. "Okay...." she gets up and returns to her library.
Ademar could see the concern on her face as she began to draw up new Blueprints. "Twilight, I know this must be hard for you, this was unexpected for you as it was for me. I escaped a War only to be sent into another."
"What will they do to us if we lose....they will drain all of our love from us and use us slaves... as mindless, loveless Husks only bent on Serving them until our Days are done." Twilight said lowering her head, Tears forming in her eyes.
"Twilight, as long as I'm here I will let not let that happen. I am certain we will make it." He said.
"Ademar these designs will only help us in the air, we need something for the Soldiers."
"And that is what I'm trying to do Twilight, like my pistol I am trying to make something for the Soldiers. I used to own, it is a French Chassepot Rifle. It uses a paper cartridge unlike the brass my pistol uses. Though making it for a Equine race that moves on all fours will be a challenge, a Unicorn could fore and load several at a time. If this works your kind will have to stand bipedal to aim and fire it." Ademar said as he was drawing the design for it.
"I could try and help with that one, I could test it out while standing upright."
"Alright Twilight, The trigger and bolt will be designed to be used by Ponies, maybe a longer, bar like trigger. The cartridges I can make soon but I will need a small Flint Primer, I can use one of the lugers for that. I don't know much of these changelings, what are they and do they have weaknesses."
"Well......Changelings are on of the Several races of Equus, they make their Hives and Kingdoms underground, in sewers, mountains, and sometimes old Castles. They have the ability of flight and magic, also the ability to take the form of any living being hense the name changeling. Their features are similar to a ponies like size and shape, though they have a black-chitin like skin that is durable and basically armor to them but in the Canterlot invasion I did see some wearing a form of armor to show rank. I don't really know much more honestly, I'm sure there is a book somewhere with more answers."
"How strong is this shell of their's?" Ademar asked.
"Strong enough to resist some magic based attacks, but using a sword a few good swings would probably break it."
"Then a bullet would fly right through it and if it doesn't exit it will bounce around inside the armor causing more internal damage. Twilight I need you to order something for me."
"Alright" She grabbed a quill and paper.
"I need the following Items, lead, flint, and borax."
"Alright, I will send it to Celestia letting her know what you need, you have everything else correct?"
"Yes, the steel parts I can have Braeburn help me make and the wooden stock I can make." He said while using a small mortar and pestle. He poured the powder into a metal tin. "The first batch of powder is done."
"Good. Ademar, Aren't you curious on whats going on back home?"
"Yes.....I miss those that I left behind, my son, Leah, my friends. Though I do not care If my country wins, or losses the war it started."
"You don't?"
"Yes, I am glad to be away, away from the Nazi's, their very presence has tainted the beautiful land I called home. When the war is over, if Germany losses the SS and their commanders will pay for their crimes against man." Ademar said, still occupied on his work.
"What kind of Crimes?" Twilight asked. Ademar stopped working.
"These horrors they commit on Prisoners of War and on The Jewish people is far worse than anything you can imagine, having the changelings turn you into husks is sounds better than what the SS would do to you." Ademar started to work again.
"Oh.....I'm sorry for asking." She slowly walked towards the door, Ademar sighed and stopped working.
"Twilight i'm sorry for telling you all of that, I didn't realize it would trouble you." Ademar sad while walking to her.
"Its alright Ademar, would you like to come with me?"
"Sure Twilight, I'll come with you." They both exit the room
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Two SS soldiers pushed the carts down a seemingly endless hallway, the concrete walls and floor are lite by lights on the walls or hanging from the Ceiling, the crates had holes in the top and the soldiers could hear the occupants heavy and scared breathing. They reached a large metal door, as it opened pleasant music came from the room, it came from a record player on a oak table, the walls were decorated with paintings and relics, bookshelves lined the walls, there were other doors in this room, one was open and showed what looked like a bedroom with a queen sized bed, a bathroom was inside of the bed room.
The soldiers stopped moving the carts, the occupants eyes were covered and their mouths gagged and they were strapped to a chair inside the large wooden crate, but they could hear the everything else going on outside of it. The soldiers took the crate apart, revealing a Cyan colored Pegasus mare with a gray mane, and a Male Griffon with Golden Feathers, he was wearing a set of armor. The SS removed the bag around their heads but left them gagged, the two prisoners saw a Unicorn mare wearing Tight rubber boots, and an olive green coat walked towards them smiling.
"Gentlemen, would you kindly remove the rags from their mouths." She said. The Griffon couldn't understand the language she was speaking in. The two soldiers then removed their gags. "Thank you, I need one of you to guard the door, just in case."
"Of course Ma'am." One of the soldiers left the room as the other stood in front of the door.
"Where are we!?" The griffon asked.
"I want to go home!" The mare whined as tears formed in her eyes.
"Shhh...its alright my friends, you both will go home, but not yet." She told them in a calm, motherly voice.
"Wait.....I know you, You are Starlight Glimmer, former leader of Our Town, you converted the ponies into freaks. The princesses have put a reward for your arrest." The griffon said.
"Oh, have they now?" She said, a closed smirk formed on her face. "I promise you both will return home, but first-"
"What are you turning us into those Ponies you enslaved, the ones you used as your own personal workforce!" The griffon yelled.
Starlight stared at him, her smile now gone. "Schlag ihn" She said with a low tone. The SS soldier then hit the griffon in the face with the but of his rifle. "Now, if you interrupt me again I will order him to strike you, again."
The griffon only stared at her, a massive bruise formed on his face. "I-I will do anything to get back home. Just please don't hurt me!" The Mare said.
"Hmm, I believe simple forms of indoctrination wont work for you griffon. Soldier, take him to the chair and plug him into one of the masks. Perhaps that will break him." The Soldier rolled the griffon out of the room. Starlight loosened the binds on the Mare, letting her loose. "Now, you say you will do anything to get home."
"Yes, anything!" A crooked smile then formed on Starlight's face.
"Good, follow me sweetie." Starlight led the Mare into a darkened room, inside it was a wooden chair, and a metal helmet that was made for a pony. Starlight set the helmet on the mares head. "Sit please." The Pegasus sat in the chair, binds wrapped around her legs and fore legs. Starlight attached the cables to the helmet, the cables led into a large machine next to the door. It whirred and groaned as it started up, a pair of goggles covered the ponies eyes.
"W--Whats it doing?!"
"Just relax dear, it will be over soon." She flipped a switch, In the goggles, little images and sounds, speeches, and quotes were transmitted into the Mares ears, Starlight's smile grew wider, she had finally shown a Pony the true meaning of Equality.
Author's Note
And another chapter finally finished.
Wako CG-4 Glider and how it opens, and the Chassepot or Fusil Modele 1866 with paper cartridge.




