Blood and Honour

*After finishing story, everyone was shocked. The first one, who said anything was Flick.*

• So you know, why you couldn't remember our first meet.

• Yes... It's really weird...

• That was just.... Uhm..... I'm out of words... - Celestia joined conversation. - How is that possible, you can wage war so cruel and awful?

• The reason of brutality of last war was technological progress. People thought, old tactics were still suitable against new weapons. This war was carange. My family helped me to forget about war, even for a moment.

• You had a family? - Twilight was really inquisitive.

• Yes. I had two wifes. With the first one i have a son, Yakov. With the second one I have daughter Svetlana and son Vasily.

• You meet them?

• No, they don't want to talk with me.

• Why? - Celestia asked.

• Because of genocide, which I made. The Great Purge. Thanks to my orders, millions of people died.

• My godness.... - Celestia was shocked. - What kind of monster are you?

• A burned man without emphaty. But now, thanks to German attack, something changed. I started feel stings of remorse. It's hard to explain, how it's happened. Maybe it's because the specter of defeat.

• Germans? I thought humans are one nation.

• You're terribly wrong. There are about 300 nationalities in world.

• How is that even possible? In our world every race creates own nation.

• THAT'S NOT YOUR WORLD. THERE IS NO MAGIC, NOR MYTHICAL CREATURES! We're only intelligent species on this planet. Everything is conditioned by region of planet.

• But I think.. - Celestia didn't give up. - .....there are creatures similar to us.

• Yes... They're horses. You wouldn't like it, but they are main workforce on farms, in mines, and when they're old we're killing them, because they're useless. Also we're making meat from them. Also they died in wars, in cavarly charges, if they survived, they were put out of their misery.

• How could you?!

• We could. Have you ever heard about foodchain, Celestia? We're on the top. We combined our intelligence and creativity with predatory thinking. And don't be mad. Such is the way of things. Twilight and the others. Leave us for a moment. I must talk with Flicker and Celestia. Kaganovich, show them their bedchambers.

*The Mane 6 walked out, so we could talk personally.*

• All right Flick, what do you want?

• I'm looking for the Spear of Destiny.

• Seriously? You're believing in these tales? This spear never existed.

• Maybe you're right, but you know what have Himmler done? He bought a Wewelsburg castle. He wanted create the center of occultism here.

• Yes, Germans has enormous fixation about occultism and everything. Wait, Celestia, why aren't you saying anything?

* She only looked at me with accusing eyes, full of tears and sorrow. She didn't want to talk with me.*

• What happened to her?

• Her world is dying. i told her about your world, as a rescue. She didn't know about your humans side.

• Why dying?

• Let's say enough, that some kind of events strained the harmony of their world. Their most powerful weapon, Elements of Harmony, dissapeared, and nothing can stop the death of their world.

• I guess, that Elements are in our world? I'm not even asking what is that. Now I can tolerate everything weird.

• Yes, they are in Wewelsburg, as the Spear.

• What business do you have in saving her world from it extinction?

• I met someone who became a friend of mine.

*In this moment, the Beria entered with Red Guards and arrested Wasilevsky, covered in blood.*

• Commander Stalin, we arrested traitor.... Какого черта?

• Easy Beria, they won't hurt you. So you're saying, Wasilevsky betrayed us?

• да. He wanted to cooperate with Nazis. Here's the note. - He gave me the orders from von Bock. They were simple, sabotage the Red Army and lead to disaster. I was mad.

• Congratulation Wasilevsky. You've made the worst choice in your whole life.

• Comrade Stalin, what you will do with him? Execute him?

• Better. Bring me his daughter and wife.

* Flicker looked at me frightened* - No, don't you dare to do this!

• Easy Flick. My country, my rules. You do not have nothing to do with this.

• Stalin. What do you want to do?! - Wasilevsky started panicking.

• You'll see.

*After 30 minutes of waiting the Red Guards, bringed them.*

• Anya, Lena. I'm so sorry. - Wasilevsky started apologize them.

• Beria, you can confirm that's his family?

• Yes Comrade.

• You see Wasilevsky, betrayal, doesn't end good for man like you. - I grabbed my pistol. - Not only you suffer. Also your RELATIVES! - I shot his wife in heart. His daughter screamed in pain, Flicker was shocked, Celestia couldn't believe what have I done. Even Beria was shocked. - You should never betray your country. Especially with Germany. Have you ever red "Mein Kampf"? For Germans we're untermensch. They would betray you. Now you will pay for your decissions. - I went to Lena. She was crying. - Easy, easy. You will join your mother soon. I'm not responsible for death of your mother. Your father is. He made me to do it. Now he must pay a price. So, success on the other side. - I shoot her in back of her head. Wasilevsky was broken, he started crying.

• Look Wasilevsky, see what you have brought. If you were loyal to state from the beginning, the would be still alive. But because of you, they're dead now.

• What are you waiting for? Kill me, like you kill my family!

• Oh, I don't want to kill you. I need you as a one of the Commanders of the Red Army. You're still general, but if you betray me again, your sister will die. Panimayet?

• Yes, Commander. - He had hatred in his eyes. I didn't care about that.

*Twilight entered. She had to say something to Celestia.* - Your highness, Elements are in..... - she looked at me, covered in blood, with gun in hand, tortured Wasilevsky, crying Celestia and two bodies under my legs. She started crying too. Well, ponies are very emotional. - No... This can't be happening...

• Bury the bodies, restore the Wasilevsky. Leave us alone. - I told to Red Guards. - Beria, you're staying here. Don't say anything.

• Flicker, you said that this land will be our new home! - Lavender Alicorn started talk to him with reproaches.

• Sorry Twi, that was only way to came here.

• You monster!! I won't let hurt anyone else!! - Celestia tried to use horn. Nothing happened. Only few sparks flashed. She began to panic. - No, this is bad dream....

-*I approached her and grabbed by throat. She began to choke*  Did you forget? Magic in this world doesn't exist. And your precious friendship means nothing here. You want to hear the definition of Earth? Planet of Darkness. Everyone has the darkness inside of their. Somebody are trying to fight with it, others are corrupted completely. I'm in the middle. We're powered by hatred, anger and wars. You know why I killed them? I didn't want to, but I had to. These people can't be ruled in a different way. You must show them, you're ruthless, brutal, you're master of their lives. Or you will die. If they betray me, we will loose this war. We haven't any magic artifacts or something. We must depend on ourselves. I started this war with Hitler, and I have to stop it! *I relaxed grip, proud Alicorn fell gasping.*

• I give up. You won. You can kill me, but please, let Twilight and her friends live. - She looked at me with tears.

• Who said I want your death?

• You've started to choke me. - reproaches again.

• Sorry. You made me angry. That's the reason. I hate nobles, that's true, but in this world you're just simple horse. You're not danger for us. I can do something for you. If there is possible way, I can move Equestria here, in some peaceful place.

• You can really do it? - Princess wipe away the tears. - For us?

• Of course. Humans should help the weaker specimens.

*She hugged me with happy face.* - Thank you. It means a lot for me.

• No problem. The only problem is, how we will transpose Equestria here?

• The combined power of Spear and Elements can create a powerful portal. - Flicker started thinking. - Now where's the good space, where we will place whole land?

• Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It's far enough from front. Uninhabited.

• The people won't be surprised or shocked by view of colored horses? - Flick asked.

• Trust me. Propaganda can do everything.

• Wait a moments. You said, that 2 Soviet Republics are uninhabited? How is that possible?

• Well..... Turkmens and Uzbeks incited an uprising which was crushed. Lenin ordered to exterminate everyone.

* Everyone looked at me with judging eyes.*

• Oh for fuck sake.... I'm trying to help, and you're still hating me?! Lenin done that, not me! Celestia, after teleportation, you'll still be in charge, but not as a Queen, but as a Commissar of Equestrian Autonomous Soviet Republic. You will be subordinate to Moscow, but I give you my word, that nobody will hurt you. If they will do it, there will be blood. And don't argue with me. Remember, the Queen of Soviet Republic, doesn't sound right in this kind of state.

• From the first moment, you're still saying, your state is called republic. What does it mean? - Twilight was very curious about our history.

• Let me explain. A long time ago, there was a land called Roman Kingdom. Romans were rulled by etruscan kings, who after a time, became tirans. Last king, Tarquin the Proud, was most brutal from them all. The common people and nobles decide to overthrow the king. Lucius Junius Brutus, his nephew, banished the king and proclamated res publica, the common wealth, where everyone were equal. In time republic, changed its meaning. Now, the republic is kind of state, managed by head of state called president, choosen in general election, the goverment choosen similar, and parliament, where its members are representatives of citizens.

• Wow, your history is very complicated. Do you have some books which could explain everything?

• Yes. We have large library in Grand Palace. I can lead you there. But I can't understand one thing. How is that possible I can understand what you're saying? I thought horses just neigh.

• Don't worry, it's simple translating spell. It's guarantee action, even in non-magical lands. - This bookworm was always happy when she had to explain something.

• I must admit, that's interesting. Flick!

*He looked at me surprised.* - Yes Comrade?

• How is your mother?

• She's good. She is one of main leaders of hell now.

• How this happened, that you're "spawn of demon"?

• You don't want to know.

• All right. If you say so. * Twilight lifted up her hoof, asking for something.* Yes?

• Comrade Stalin. You're waging war with Germany. I guess, you're using very specific kinds of weapon. It's bad if I ask, what are these weapons? I want to write a book about, our "adventure".

• U menya net nikakikh problem. Listen up, lavender. Our main force are infantry, armed with carbines, pistols, and grenades. We're also using Air Force, where the most important is machine called plane. It's flying, thanks to engine powering propeller and thrust, produced by the wings. But, expect soldats, the most important weapon in Red Army are tanks!

• *Twilight looked at me confused.* What? You're using tanks?

• Yes. I understand, that's something odd for you but what's the matter?

• Tanks are designed to storage something.

• Ah, I see. The tanks, we're talking about, are machines, powered by engines, with armored hull, with turret and gun. I can show you everything later. I have my personal tank. It's destroyed, but I will order to repair it. I will tell you everything later. Now I'm little busy.

• Could you show me your library?

• Of course. What book are you searching for?

• About history of your world.

• Panimayet Twilight. Come with me. - We walked out from Main Hall. In main corridor, were a busts of fathers of revolution.

• Who are these people?

• The creators of Soviet Union. All of them had high state positions.

• If you are president, the head of the state, why you don't have your bust?

• Because the people, who are looking at, are already dead.

• Everything make sense now. When we will be on place?

• Soon. You really love books, aren't you?

• Of course. - She was smiling. - I have been reading book since my fillyhood. Later I was librarian in Ponyville library. I wanted to be a scientist or teacher, but Celestia made me a alicorn. - She saddened.

• What's wrong? This should be an honour for you.

• Yes, I am happy, I'm a princess, but.... Noble title doesn't allow you do some actions, because they aren't predicted for your class. I would like to abdicate, but I can't.

• I understand, Twilight. I want to tell you something. Constitution of Soviet Union prohibited noble titles. When we will transfer Equestria here, I will find suitable job for you.

• Thank you. - Twilight looked at me with grateful face.

• You're welcome. Helping others make me feel happy. And we are here. - I opened the doors. Kremlin library was one of the biggest on the world. Hundred of thousands of books in one place. I looked at Twilight. Her eyes were wide opened, her pupils dilated and she was smiling from ear to ear. This little pony was in paradise.

• I can stay here? Please, please, please, pleeeease. - She made begging face.

• Of course. I will leave you here. I need to talk with Celestia. If you will need anything, I will give Kaganovich proper instructions.

• Thank you.

* I came back to Main Hall. Flick and Beria were talking about something. I sent back Beria to Lubianka.*

• Celestia. I need to show you something.

• What is that?

• You'll see. Just come with me to dungeons.

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* I went down to dungeons with Celestia. The powerful steel doors were protected by two Red Guards in thick uniform. They asked for a password. I answered with 2 words : "Red October". I knew that password was simple, I should change it. After crossing the doors, I began to ask Celestia.*

• Tia?

• Yes Stalin?

• Do you know the unicorn called Sombra?

• How did you.... He died 5 years ago!

• I had a visitation in Vorkuta gulag. Suddenly, crack in space appeared in front of me. Only thing which left from portal was a horn. Red, curved horn. I dediced to move the horn to capital, where scientists could inspect it. They said it's living form, so I decided to lock him here. After 1 year, he was reborn as a dark coat alicorn with red eyes.

• An Alicorn? How he changed from unicorn into alicorn?

• I don't know. Even our scientist couldn't answer on that question.

• Has he eaten anything, during his imprisonment?

• Yes I have fed him with horsefood. He wasn't pleased, but even him needed to survive. Once, he kicked me in the face, so I broke all of his legs.

• You don't think that's a bit more cruel?

• Well, no. And of course, he wasn't saying anything during this time. I've already thought he is special, but now I think he can talk as you.

*We stood at the rusted doors. Celestia was scared. That unicorn must done something horrible in front of her, so she could remember that. I grabbed key, and opened the door. With pistol in my hand, I ordered Celestia to stay behind me. We walked into clink.*

• Celestia..... I know that's you.... I can smell your fear from long distance.....

• Hello Sombra. I haven't seen you for a long time.

• If you don't mind ponies, I will turn the lights on. *After switching the button, I saw the Sombra standing in front of Celestia. He was tall as her, and covered in bandages. I knew Celestia was frightened, but she didn't show it.*

• Sombra, did they treated you well? - she asked.

• No. As you see, I'm covered in bandages, because of men, called Beria. He ordered to tortute me. His chief, - he pointed at me - tried to force me to speak.

• You know, you deserved to suffer. After killing Amore, and vanishing Crystal Empire, I wanted kill you personally. Amore was my sister, my sibling.

• I don't want to interfere, but what the fuck are you ponies talking about?

• Easy Generalissimus. I will explain you everything. - Celestia was very calm. She talked to Sombra. - I will be always trying doing this. Sombra, will you accept my friendship?

• * I shot facepalm.* Of fuck me.... You can't be serious. That motherfucker killed your sister, and you want forgive him?! Are you fucking retarded?!

• No. In contrast to you, I can forgive, even the worst creatures.

• You humans are very different from us. - Sombra's voice was very cold, and rugged.

• Wow, you're fucking Columbus. You want a Noble for that discovery? Of course we are different! We are the hegemonic species on this planet! Listen up, King. After everything what I've heared i thought about killing you for your crimes, but I have something special for you. It's better option for you, than being executed. Interested?

• I'm all ears, Comrade. - the smile he made, was the one of the scariest I've ever seen.

• It's really hard to admit, but I need your help. Celestia will explain everything.

• Yes. The elements are gone, and Equestria is dying. The only rescue for it, is moving the whole land into this dimension. To do that, we need combined power of Elements, and powerful human artifact called Spear of Destiny.

• What I get out of it? - I interested him. Good.

• I was thinking about sending you to mines as a cart-horse, to work in the field or even worse. Now you can earn your redemption. *I took his shackles off*. Now listen to me carefully, don't do anything stupid, or my soldats will shoot you. I'm the leader, but I've started thinking, Beria and rest of NKVD, is preparing a revolution.

• So your own politicial officers aren't listening to you? - Both of them never heard of that kind of situation.

• This whole country is based on political struggle. If I didn't kill Trotzky, he would kill me, and try to spread revolution on the whole world. Ok follow me.

*When we walked out from the dungeons, Celestia was still curious, how Soviet Union works.*

• You want to tell me, Soviets can't be ruled in different way? Why? Did friendship and peaceful rules aren't better for them?

• Well, you see Tia, everything is determined by history. Around 600 years ago, this land was conquered by the Mongol Empire, nomadic people from far-east. They were known of their cruelty, ruthlessness and lot of horrible things. This events changed the way of thinking of Russians. They've started to think, your life doesn't matter, you should respect only strong power.

• So you want to tell me, you Russians only respect the strong rule, no matter how brutal it is?

• Yes, you're right. And by the way I'm not Russian. I'm Georgian, but I feel myself as a Soviet.

• Do you have any books about your history? - Sombra was interested too.

• A lot of. Chronicles have written about the time in which they were living. Historians from whole world wrote a lot of books about each periods in human history. Twilight is already in library. But I'm still curious, for what reason your world is dying. - I was wating for answer. Celestia stopped, I saw the sorrow on her face and tears. This had to be hard for her, to explain everything. She took deep breath and started the story.

• A long time ago, there was a peaceful land called Equestria..... (Whole plot from season 1 to season 6 finale)

*After everything I've hard I was delighted and confused at the same time.*

• Let's summarize. Chaos which is leading to death of your world was born after escape of Discord?

• Yes.

• And this time travelling spell used by this Starlight Glimmer, made situation even worse?

• Unfortunately, that's the situation.

• By what chaos was revealing?

• Stars were dying, in the sky at one time 2 Suns or more were apperaring, Moons too. When this was happening, I've been feeling terrible pain.

• Why? How you were able to feel that?

• The problem isn't, I'm ruler of Equestria. Problem is, I am Equestria. - She emphasized each word.

• What? - Everything became more and more complicated.

• I am connected to all Equestrians. I can feel their joy, anger, fear, sadness, every emotion they feel. I am like mother to them, and I can't left them in such tough times. Death of Equestria is like watching the death of your own child to me. You can't understand what I'm feeling. It's... It's... - She stopped and started to cry. I decided to hug her.

• Come on. Everything in is gonna be allright. You're right, I can't understand it, but I'm trying. - I looked at Sombra. He was walking beside me, meditative. - Sombra, why you are so quiet?

• You see Comrade. Ponies like me doesn't have a habit to throw a words at the wind.

• How is that feel to be an alicorn?

• Interesting.

• You're very specific.

• And who is saying that? - He smiled at me friendly.

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* When three of us entered the Main Hall, I saw third alicorn and 4 ponies, with bat wings. She was the same sime as three of us, with dark coat, glowing mane and armor. She was in battle stance, her guards I suppose pointed spears at Red Guards. Reds were aiming at them with guns. Another crisis to neutralize. I don't know why, but Celestia was distraugh.*

• What is going on here?! - I asked Fyodor Brichkin, commander of Red Guards, what is happening.

• Comrade, these weird horses are appearing from nowhere!

• How dare you call us like that?! - Armored alicorn has spoken.

• Luna! - Celestia screamed.

• Tia? Are you allright.... Wait! What is he doing here?! - Dark alicorn pointed at Sombra. - And who are you?! What have you done to my sister?! - She looked at me.

• Please tell me you're not Nightmare Moon! I couldn't bear it again!

• I promise you I'm not. That was the only way to find you and the elements. I took a few of my guards, for safety. - Luna looked at me again. She was suspicious. - Who are you?

• Okay. Here we go again..... I'm Generalissimuss Joseph Stalin, President of Sojuz Sowietskich Socjalisticzeskich Riespublik, Secretary General of Bolshevik Party, Supreme Commander of the Red Army.

• Nice to meet you, Generel... Generas.... Generalilili.... Mister Stalin. I'm....

• Don't fucking call me Mister!

• Wow. You're real raving madman. Allright. Comrade Stalin. I'm Duchess Luna, Mother of night and moon. Why I shouldn't call you Mister?

• This term is the relict of the old world. I've built the new one. Hey Flick, come over here!

• Yes Stalin? - He stood in front of me.

• You should be good in this kind of things. Magic in this world doesn't work. So how she and her pawns came here?

• It's simple. Magic doesn't work in your world, but we can teleport us into another dimension, because of magic in our world.

• All right. It's make sense now. Okay Luna.

• Duchess Luna to you.

• Listen up. We aren't using noble titles in this country. You get it? Only military and political ranks are allowed. What are you doing here?

• Of course. If you say so.... I suppose my sister told you our world is dying. I hope all of you found a way how to save the Equestria. I'm here to help. But what Sombra is doing here? I thought he was defeated and killed after Crystal Empire return.

• Believe me Luna. - Sombra took the floor. - Maybe you defeated me but didn't killed. Only my horn survived, but it was enough to rebuilt my body. I was locked in sows by Stalin and tortured. That's why I'm covered in bandages. Also Stalin broke my legs once.

• Really? You're awful. - Moony looked at me.

• Oh. Luna. Awful is too mild world. I'm worse.

• Wait what this blood is doing here? - She saw the execution place of Wasilevsky family.

• It's nothing. I just killed daughter and wife one of my generals.

• WHAT?! WHY?!

• He betrayed me. He want to make a pact with Axis.

• In your opinion that was the good reason for killing his family?!

• Luna. - Celestia tried to calm her down. - That's the rules of this state. We can't interfere them.

• You see. Even your sister understand the situation. - I realized something. - Flick, where's Twilight?

• I don't know. She asked Kaganovich to show her some documents from yours and Lenin's presidency.

• And he listened to her?

• As you see.

*Suddenly Twilight came back crying and angry. She was holding a sheat of documents.*

• YOU BRUTE! I'VE RED EVERYTHING! LISTEN UP EVERYBODY! LENIN AND STALIN KILLED 50 MILLIONS PEOPLE! AND YOU KNOW WHAT CELESTIA?! THEY'VE MADE THIS FOR SAFETY! HE POISONED LENIN IN 1924 TO TAKE OVER THE POWER! YOU REALLY BELIEVED HIM, THIS WILL BE OUR NEW HOMELAND?! LET ME READ YOU SOMETHING! LIST OF VICTIMS OF STALIN'S POLITIC, GREAT STARVE AT UKRAINE : 10 MILLIONS DEATHS, COLLECTVIZATION: 14,5 MILLIONS, GREAT PURGE: 10 MILLIONS! THIS MAN HAS TO BE OUR SAVIOR?! - Lavender was very furious.

• Stalin, is that true? - Celestia started to cry.

• I...

• IS THAT TRUE?! - She screamed at me. The batponies pointed spears at me. I order the Red Guards lower the guns. I decided to be ruthless.

• YES! I MADE THIS! - everyone were frightened, even Sombra and Flick. - AND YOU KNOW WHAT?! I DON'T CARE ABOUT IT! OH MY, 50 MILLIONS OF PEOPLE DIED! WHAT'S THE BIG FUCKING DEAL?! THEIR LIVES WERE WORTHLESS! THEY WERE TOOLS OF REVOLUTION! I'VE BULT THE EMPIRE! STRONGER THAN ROMANOV'S RUSSIA! I DON'T CARE WHAT IS HAPPENING TO PEOPLE WHO ARE FIGHTING WITH AXIS! ALL OF THEM CAN DIE, IT DOESN'T MATTER OF ME! I'M THE PRESIDENT OF SOVIET UNION, AND I WILL DO ANYTHING TO STAY IN POWER! AND YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY! I'M THE MASTER OF LIFE OF EVERY SOVIET!  UNDERSTAND?!!!

* It worked. Celestia, Luna and Twilight were hugging each other, Sombra curled in ot himself. Only Flick looked at it with non-aligment. At this moment Woroshilov burst into Main Hall. He was frightened.*

• Generalissimus Stalin! Moscow is under attack!

• WHAT?!

• YES! THE AXIS! THEY CAME BACK!!!

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End of Chapter III