The Elementals

During the changeling invasion on Canterlot

Flare and Blazer were both looking out a window from inside the Royal Guard training barracks. As they looked outside, they saw the destruction the changelings were causing, blowing up buildings, attacking civilians, etc. Blazer then turned to face the other soldiers that were in the building with them.

" Alright troops listen up, we were informed that we need to provide outside resistance against the changelings. So I want Squadrons A and B to head to the north area of the city. And I want Squadrons C and D to head to the south area, I will provide assistance in the center of the city", Blazer said. Blazer then started shouting, " I WANT THESE BUGS EXTERMINATED YOU HEAR ME, SO FIGHT LIKE THIS WAS THE LAST FIGHT YOU'LL EVER HAVE. DO YOU UNDERSTAND".

" SIR YES SIR", The soldiers said. And with that they were off. Blazer then turned to face Flare.

" What about me Dad", Flare asked. Blazer then gave Flare a stern look.

" You will be staying right here", Blazer said. Flare had a look of confusion on his face.

" What...no, I want to help you Dad, let me fight by your side", Flare pleaded.

" No and that's final, I need you to stay safe, and right now this building is the best we got", Blazer said.

" Sir yes Sir", Flare said in a disappointed tone.

" Good, now when I leave, I want you to lock and barricade all of the windows and doors that lead into this building. And never, and I repeat, never, unlock said doors and windows for anyone. Changelings have the ability to shape shift into pretty much anyone". Blazer explained.

" Well how will I know if it's you of not", Flare asked. Blazer thought about it for a second.

" Alright how about this, we come up with some secret code, like you say something first, then I say something in response" Blazer said. Flare thought for a second.

" Alright, how about I say fire and you say power", Flare said.

" Alright, that sounds good", Blazer said. They rehearsed it for a few seconds, before Blazer said his goodbyes and headed off. Flare immediately got started barricading the building. About half way finished through barricading, Flare heard a scream not too far from the building he was in. When Flare looked through a peak of the window, he saw a female unicorn, about the same age as him about to be attacked by a changeling. Flare's thoughts were immediately filled with ideas on what to do.

" I have to help her, but Dad said to stay here. What if it's a trick just to lure someone there, what if it's not. Oh what to do, what to do", Flare thought. Flare then made up his mind, he then burst through the front door that lead outside. This sudden loud noise startled the changeling that was attacking the mare. Flare then launched a powerful fire blast from his horn at the changeling, sending it crashing into a building. Flare stood there, a little amazed at what he did, but he soon snapped out of it and went to check on the mare. " Are you alright", Flare asked.

" Yeah...I'm fine...thanks to you", the mare said still a little frightened. Flare sighed in relief.

" Great, now go to that building over there and lock yourself in, and don't unlock it for anyone, understand", Flare ordered. The mare nodded rapidly.

" Yes...ok...thank you again", the mare said. And with that, she left. Flare then heard hissing behind him. When he turned around, he saw hundreds of changelings, all of them ready to fight. Flare made a groan of annoyance.

" I'd be nice to have some help right now", Flare said. And with that, Flare then got into a fighting stance, and prepared for battle.

Meanwhile, over at the north area of the city

The soldiers that were sent there held their own at first, but when a distress signal was launched by a changeling, more soon arrived. And soon enough the soldiers were easily out matched by the changelings.

" RETREAT EVERYONE, REREAT", one of the soldiers said. The others nodded and were about to retreat, until they were cut off by the changelings.

" IT'S GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER", another soldier said. Then one of the changelings launched itself at the group of soldiers. Then out of no where, the changeling's cheek was kicked hard by a back hoof of a pegasus. This pegasus's fur was a dark blue, his hooves and eyes were a solid yellow, and his mane and tail were black and yellow, and his cutie mark was that of several yellow lightning bolts spreading in different directions. The powerful kick forced the changelings head to impact with the ground, breaking its neck. The other changelings stood there in shock and confusion as they watched one of their comrades instantly taken out by a pony. The soldiers were also sitting there in awe.

" Who...who are you", one of the soldiers asked. The pegasus gave a small smirk.

" Well...if they're the bugs", the pegasus said, aiming his attention to the changelings, " Then I guess I'm the bug zapper".  The pegasus then flew straight up into the air.

" AFTER HIM", one of the changelings ordered, and with that, hundreds of changelings started chasing after the pegasus. The changelings eventually tracked the pegasus up in the clouds. But to there surprise, they couldn't seem to find him anywhere. " Where did he go", one of the changelings asked. Then without warning, all of the changelings were attacked by lightning, many of them had fallen, and the ones that still managed to keep themselves up were still badly injured. Then a second set of lightning bolts attacked the changelings. And once again, some fell, while some kept themselves up. Then out of thin air, the pegasus appeared in front of the rest of the changelings. Then the wings on the pegasus began to conduct electricity. Then the pegasus spun a 360, and out of his wings, he launched a powerful wave of electricity, delivering the final blow and taking out the rest of the changelings.

" And that's that", said the pegasus. When he flew down to check on the soldiers, he was shocked to see that even more changelings were swarming the area. He let out a groan of annoyance, " I'd be nice to have some help". And with that, the pegasus zoomed down to fight more changelings.

Meanwhile, down at the south area of the city

The squadron that was sent there was completely overwhelmed and defeated by the sheer number of changelings. One group of changelings were ordered to raid buildings and to grab anything valuable. The group found a bar that had an old western feel to it. One of the changelings used it's magic to destroy the entrance door to the bar. When the changelings went inside, the entire bar was completely empty.

" Alright, let's search the area for valuables", one of the changelings ordered. They were about to proceed, until they were cut off by a voice with a solid Australian accent.

" Ain't nothing valuable here besides all this booze", the mysterious voice said. The changelings followed the voice, and they turned to see an earth pony standing behind the bar counter, pouring a shot of tequila. This earth pony had tan fur. His eyes, hooves, mane, and tail were brown. He had a tan cowboy hat on his head, and he wore a brown fishing vest. He also had a cutie mark that was one of the ground being broken apart with rock debris flying everywhere. After the earth pony drank the shot of tequila, he looked at the changelings with frustration and annoyance. " You know mate, I was just about to open this bar for the first time. Do you know how much this place costs? 10,000 bits just to purchase the building, and an extra 5,000 to purchase furniture, booze, and to give this place the old western theme. I am broke, and what's the first thing I get on the day I wanted to open... a bunch of insects who broke down my door and a portion of the wall the door was part of ". The earth pony gave a sigh, " Well bight side, I have customers, so what it'll be. Oh wait I know, how about bloody Mary...on the rocks". And with that, the earth pony grabbed a rock that was lying on the counter, and chucked it at one of the changelings. The chuck was so powerful that the rock went straight through the changelings head, killing it instantly. The other changelings looked down at their fallen comrade, then back at the earth pony in fear. The earth pony gave a smirk and handed out his hoof. " That'll be 5 bits please". The other changelings screamed in fear and bolted outside and flew away. The earth pony went outside as well, but not for chasing the changelings, but to just enjoy the fact that he got rid of his first ruffians out of his bar. The earth pony then looked to his left and saw more changelings coming his way. The earth pony gave out a groan of annoyance, " I'd be nice to have some help right now". And with that, the earth pony started sprinting towards the hoard of changelings.

Flare, the pegasus, and the earth pony were all fighting large groups of changelings, and were single handedly defeating said large groups. However, like a hydra, once they beat one group, they must fight double that. This amount of fighting had eventually lead the three stallion to bump into one another. All three of them looked at each other and shouted, " I FOUND HELP"!

" Hold on a minute, how do I know you guys aren't changelings", the pegasus asked. That question was immediately repeated by quite a number of voices, the three ponies turned around and saw multiple clones of the pegasus. Then the earth pony was faced with clones of his own, and so was Flare.

" Because if were changelings, we wouldn't be looking at multiple clones of ourselves in complete shock, while there's a changeling invasion", Flare said.

" Well ain't this just BUCKING PEACHY", the earth pony yelled. That sentence was immediately repeated by his clones, which left him mumbling curse words. The changelings began to close the gap between them and the ponies.

" Guys, I think I have a way to beat them", the pegasus said.

" And what would that be", Flare asked.

" No time to explain, just keep them off me while I'm doing this. And when I say now, you guys need to get out of here", the pegasus said. Flare and the earth pony both looked at each other and nodded and gave the pegasus a nod as well. The pegasus then flew high up in the air, some of his clones were trying to catch up to him, but were immediately stopped by Flare's magic. The earth pony gave a strong stomp with his right foreleg, and that created a bunch of rock pillars that took out some of his clones. Flare fired a powerful blast of fire at his clones and took out some as well. The changelings then revealed themselves out of their disguises, and began charging toward the two ponies. The pegasus managed to get himself above the clouds, he did a backflip and started nose diving back down to the city. While doing this, his body was conducting electricity, and in the blink of an eye, the pegasus became covered in electricity and dived down like a lightning bolt. "NOW", the pegasus yelled. Flare then used his magic to teleport himself and the earth pony far away from the street they were on. The changelings then looked up towards the sky and saw the pegasus heading towards them.

" Oh buck", one of the changelings said. When the pegasus impacted with the ground, it caused a huge wave of electricity to spread through several blocks of the city. Flare and he earth pony returned to the street where they were fighting, only to see that all the changelings that they were fighting were killed and that the pegasus was dusting himself off.

" That was incredible, where did you learn that", Flare asked.

" It just comes naturally", the pegasus said. Flare was about to respond, until he was interrupted by Blazer's voice.

" There you are son, I was worried sick, I told you to stay and hide", Blazer said.

" I'm sorry Dad, but I had to leave, you see-", Flare said before realizing what he and his dad talked about before all this. " Fire", Flare said.

" What", Blazer asked. Flare became a little more annoyed.

" FIRE", Flare yelled. Blazer looked even more confused then before.

" Uh...yeah, there is a lot of fire here, but we'll be safe inside the castle, so come on", Blazer said. Flare then launched a powerful fire blast at Blazer, the sudden power forced Blazer to revert back to his changeling state. This changeling was a lot bulkier than the others, and wore blue armor.

" Who are you, and what did you do to my dad", Flare asked. The changeling got up.

" I am General Mantis, high ranking officer of the changelings, and loyal servant to Queen Chrysalis. Your father is captured and hanging in a cocoon, right next to the Princesses. But the real question is, how did you see through my disguise", Mantis said.

" Let's just say that I prepare ahead of time", Flare said with a smirk.

" Well then, let's see if your fighting skills are as good as your thinking", Mantis said. The two were about to fight, but then there was a loud boom. And then a pink wave of magic spread throughout the city. This force drove Mantis, Chrysalis, and the rest of the changelings out of the city, and far away at that.

" Well that was something", the pegasus said.

" Indeed", the earth pony said.

" You know something, with all this time we've been fighting along side each other, we don't know each other's names", Flare said.

" Good point, well I'm Thunder Jolt", The pegasus said.

" And I'm Rocky", the earth pony said.

" Well my name is Fire Flare. Well it's been nice getting to know your names and all, but I need to tend to my father. Mabey we can all get well aquatinted later", Flare said.

" Sure thing, Fire Flare", Rocky said.

" See ya", Jolt said. And with that, Flare  went towards the Canterlot Castle. Rocky let out sigh.

" Thank Celestia, I could use some friends", Rocky said.

" Word", Jolt said.

Then the two ponies bumped hooves together.