Fallout Equestria: The Stormcaller
Chapter 4: The Coming War
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"Issac! Isaac, where are you!" Celestia cried out. Behind her was Luna and mom, the three of them were beyond worried.
"MY NAME IS... ISAAC HEART... AND I WILL HAVE MY... REVENGE!"
"That's Isaac... But who is he talking to?" Luna questioned herself. "It seems he is in danger."
"Then we'll must hurry!" Mom cried out. "We have to help him!"
"Alexia is right, our time is limited." Celestia said to mom and Luna as they ran through the bloody hallways with bodies lifeless left and right.
I sat there only staring at Silver Rose's lifeless body, like if it was going to bring her back. Behind me was the recently slayed zebra soliders. I never felt so much anger ever before in my life. To the point of resolving to violence. The moment of silence that I was in, was soon cut short.
"Issac, oh my..." Mom didn't even finish her sentence after seeing what was in front of her and the princesses. Mom, Celestia, and Luna were terrified at what they were seeing.
"It... It was those damn zebra fucks... They did this to Silver Rose... THEY..." I was still seeing red and my tears kept rushing down my face, rinsing the some of the blood on it. "They were going to kill me too... But I..." Mom then interrupted me.
"Isaac... Are you... Hurt?" Mom said with fear. She was trying to hold back tears as she spoke.
"So... You killed... Them? On your own?" Celestia also spoke with a undefined fear in her voice.
"Look... Isaac, your flank!" Luna exclaimed.
"What?" I questioned Luna not only because of what she said, but how she just ignored all the death around her.
"Isaac... You have your cutie mark!" Mom said in surprise.
"Oh my... Please don't tell me you got it by killing!" Celestia begged. I couldn't blame her. A colt receiving his cutie mark after killing.
"No... It's wasn't from killing... It was from revenge..." I said with the anger I felt before, still inside of me. But I was right, it was simply revenge. Revenge...
"I see your point..." Luna spoke cryptically. "So it seems you've unlocked your hidden ability."
"So you mean?" Mom asked. "Isaac... Used his powers to kill the zebras?"
"Yes..." I responded. "After they killed Silver Rose, I felt an anger that felt like a spark of lightning striking my heart." As I spoke Celestia, Luna, and mom, stared at me not able to believing my words.
This was both good thing and a bed thing. The good thing is, I have unlocked my special magic and technically I have passed the test, just... the results were delayed. The bad thing is... I failed to save Silver Rose, not only did she died but who knows how many other ponies died today. At the hoof of zebras. But why did they attack the school? What did the school do to cause them to kill mindlessly?
"Isaac..." Celestia softly spoke. "We are sorry for what had happened... I too am... heartbroken." Celestia began to shed tears. "If only I was there to prevent this tragedy, I... I am not fit to lead this nation..." Celestia admitted.
"What! Sister... you've gone mad for saying such a thing!" Luna argued. "If won't be the nation's leader... then who will?!"
"Why I am staring directly at that pony." Celestia said.
Celestia had to be out of her mind! She was leaving Luna in charge of equestria! But Luna... she would be put under a ton of stress!
"But Celestia, Luna would become very stressed, and she is so young!" I cried out.
"Yes, I am aware of that." Celestia said as she wiped her tears away. "That is why I am having 6 other points to form a government, to aid Luna."
"But who?" I asked
"The 6 very ponies which weld the elements of harmony." Luna answered. "But sister you can't, they are far too young to be put in charge!" Luna said, trying to convince Celestia that she is well capable of leading to nation on her own. "If you can lead this glorious nation, then I too can do the same!"
"Luna... sister, please you have to understand... because of this tragedy... there will be more alike in the distant future, and I seem to not be able to prevent it."Celestia said to Luna. "I am certain this is what must be done."
"S-sister... I... I understand, and I will try my best to prepare the element bearers and I will make you proud!" Luna promised. "I swear to it!"
"You can't... You can't be serious!" I unwillingly said. "What about the zebras who just murdered all the colts and fillies here! WHAT ABOUT THEM!"
"Isaac... Please calm yourself." Mom reassured me. "Don't you worry, everything will be okay and the zebras who planned this will be brought to justice." Mom spoke with the caring heart she possessed.
"So... Silver Rose won't be forgotten and avenged?" I hoped to receive a yes for an answer.
"Yes, there will be a memorial for the ones who died today, built near the school and one near the Canterlot Castle." Celestia said.
Then an hour or two later, all the bodies where identified and when the news hit everyone was devastated. Especially the families whose loved ones had passed in the massacre. Celestia then made an Anni declaring Luna and the bearers of the elements of harmony the new leaders of equestria. Which then led to the creation the ministries, ministry of moral, arcane science, awesome (yes that is what it was called), image, peace, and wartime technology. Each is lead by the elements of harmony. Also known as the name 6, Twilight Sparkle (arcane science), Rainbow Dash (awesome), Applejack (wartime technology), Rarity (image), Fluttershy (peace), and Pinkie Pie (moral). Then, thanks to the ministry of awesome, equestria soon declared war on the zebras because of the Littlehorn massacre. I think declaring war with the zebras is not the way to bring justice.
Then the zebras felt the same. War was officially started. Thanks Rainbow Dash! Not only was war declared, but ponies began causing problems for the zebras living in equestria. Which led to even worse events. The killing of innocent ponies and zebras began. Then word spread that the zebras began experimenting unicorn magic with nuclear energy, which then reached pony hoofs. The Ministry of Arcane Science, or the M.A.P, created a drink which contained nuclear radiation for flavor, named Sparkle-cola. Then the Ministry of Wartime Technology, or M.W.T , created a new breed of soldiers, the Steel Rangers. They were highly trained soldiers which wore very protective armor, powered by special batteries made out of unicorn magic, were sent to the front lines of the battlefield of the great war. The suits they wore were called.power armor, it is like a robot but not a robot, it has a unique heads-up-display, or HUD for short. This made the zebra soldiers come up with anti-machine weapons, which in the name, was made to penetrate the steel plating on the power armor to reach the target in cased in the tank like armor. Then with the help of the M.A.P, energy weapons were created and equipped with the Steel Rangers. This made a very bloody and painful war.
Then the other ministries decided to support, without actually fighting in the war, by providing medicine, ammunition, and other kinds of gear to equip the soldiers with. It has only been a couple of months and thing are beginning to fall apart not only for us ponies, but for the zebras as well. There were some traitors among both sides, not only the but also the Griffin, and even dragon species were getting involved into the war.
At this rate the whole world with be torn apart. Panic is quickly begin spread worldwide and some say that this is only the beginning of the end of our world. Since I am still very young I would much prefer the exact opposite. To this day most still don't know what cause the incident at Littlehorn. There were some who said that the soldiers were shot at by the school's security system, or the soldiers were given direct orders to attack the school. But it doesn't matter anymore, thing have already gotten worse over the past few months. There has a few rumors about nuclear war, which means one side has the intention of launching nuclear bombs to the opposing side. Who knows? What if both sides have already began testing out such devastation. Princess Luna and the ministry mares have issued the construction of another organization they would call Stable-tec. Their job is to build special fallout shelters named "stables". Stables will be designed to provide a safe shelter for citizens in case there really was nuclear detonations around the nation. Apparently, this in the works ever since the what happened at Littlehorn. Stable-tec have already built over 150 stables in matter of months.
That may seem like a good thing but that means there WILL be nuclear detonations, and there will be death. I really do not want to believe this but I am just going to have to accept that my life is being turn the way I don't it to. How could such a peaceful nation, (disregarding my experience at my old school), have become involved in war? Could it be because of me? When I killed those soldiers, that I could of triggered the start of the war? The attacking soldiers could of avoided death if they didn't attack the school! After that Celestia steps down and gives FULL leadership to Luna, then I am being constantly observe by guards ever since I unlocked my "special" abilities, and then equestria is on the brink of ahnilation! Could things possibly get worse?!
"Isaac come quickly!" Mom yelled out for me. "This is beyond important, please come quick!"
"Did something happen or...?" I said as I quickly ran to mom and when I saw what she was talking about I found the answer to my question. I stared at the television and listened to what was being announced.
"I am here today to... confirm several report of... oh god... balefire bombs have been launched and currently making their way at multiple locations, being canterlot, cloudsdale, manehatten, and more unknown locations. Please, all citizens make your way to your nearest stable, their will be employees on standby to authorize for entry. This will be our final news report, to all, be safe and Godspeed." The news anchor stallion said with a terrified tone in his voice. "You all have about 4 hours until estimated detonation."
"Isaac, hurry and pack as much things as you can! We have to make it to Stable-115!" Mom panicked as she ran to pack her things.
"OK, uh... remember to pack slot of food just in case the stable doesn't have enough!" I shouted. My heart began beating faster and faster. I was in full panic mode! I packed some of my clothes and a blanket for cover since my mom and I wouldn't be the only ones rushing to the safety of the stables. I could already hear the panic of others outside. The only thing I want to hear is the calming music of the young musician Octavia Melody, another mare which I admired but mainly for her talent not looks in case you were wondering.
"Isaac are you ready?" Mom asked. "Listen carefully, once we are outside it will be a bit crowded so I need you to hold my hand and no matter what... do NOT let go! Mom demanded.
"Mom I am really scared right now! Of course I will never let go of you!" I reassured my mom.
"Good, now just follow me and everything will be okay." Mom said. "Isaac, before we go, I love you no matter what happens from this point on." Mom tried to hold back tears as she spoke.
"I love you too, now let's go the stable quickly." I responded.
When mom opened the door, we saw to be what seemed like the whole world in utter chaos. Ponies running and screaming to who knows where. In a matter of seconds there was already ponies fighting for the room left in the nearby stables. I had thought this was the end, but mom seemed to have known the location of another stable which is not know to public.
"Don't worry Isaac Celestia and Luna have set up a special stable for us." Mom said with relief. "Stable 115, the very stable to shelter the ministry mares and both princess, that will be our new home as now."
"Wait, so the ministry mares and Celestia and Luna will all be in the stable with us? I questioned.
"Yes, the stable was made especially for them including us as well." Mom said with another sign of relief.
As we run towards our destination, we were being followed by a large group of random. I guess the other stables ran out of room. I wondered how Celestia, Luna, and the ministry mares are able to arrive at the stable in about 4 hours until the balefire bombs hit. Maybe there are emergency teleporters that are supposed to get them to the stable in seconds. But my thoughts were soon changed as mom came the halt.
"What is going on and we did we stop?" I asked. "Is there something blocking the path or what?"
"Why look at what we have here!" A strange voice of a mare spoke. "A group of little ponies trying to find safety, how cute." The voice began getting to sound closer and closer. "Having trouble find shelter? Why let my army of changlings and I take care of that for you." The mysterious mare had a evil tone in her voice.
Then dark figures, called changlings according to the unknown mare, began attacking and killing the ponies around. The only thing that could be heard was the screams of the dying ponies, both children and adults.
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