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Chapter 21: Phase Four: Watching It All Burn

By: Major Frostwing

Once Celestia and the rest of the attack group finally reached the bottom of Canterlot mountain they only saw destruction. Bodies were strewn about the field. Vehicles were burning piles of wreckage but one vehicle was completely torn in half.

"Holy fuck..." Thorn muttered looking at the destruction around her. "Did Jon really do all of this?" She asked out loud only for Celestia to let out a sigh.

"This is what Jon does without restrictions. This is what makes him the greatest defender and the most dangerous fighter on this planet." Celestia said as she saw the remnants of black mist which caused her to scowl in disgust.

"That's impossible. A single man is not strong enough to take on an attack force of this magnitude and come out on top." Calm said as Twilight let out a sigh.

"I didn't know you removed his restrictions. If I knew then I could have helped plan accordingly." Twilight said glaring at Celestia out of the corner of her eye.

"Jon most likely didn't want anyone to know. I think he wants to keep a few cards up his sleeve." Luna said as she looked at where the artillery guns were only to see smoking piles of junk. "He is heading deeper into the city making his way towards the castle. We have to hurry if we want to catch up with him and help him take on the queen." Luna stated as a loud explosion rang out at the castle. They all looked at the castle to see a tower crumbling away.

"MOVE OUT!" Celestia barked as they all took off into a mad sprint.

I walked through the remnants of the destroyed artillery smiling at the destruction. "Why are these people so boring? Where is my fun?" I asked as a shot rang out hitting me in the chest. I jerked with the shot before standing up straight. "Weird... That felt familiar." I said tilting my head confused.

"THERE IS THE DEMON! PROTECT THE CAPITAL! FOR THE QUEEN!" A man carrying a large battle axe bellowed I watched a few soldiers rushing forward to attack me only for a wall of magic to lash out forcing them back.

"Hey you!" I yelled pointing at the one with the battle axe. "Come on and fight me." I said motioning for him to come at me. He in turn smiled nodding his head charging at me. I pulled Umbra off my back meeting his charge with one of my own.

Our blades clashed with a micro explosion of power. We both stood there blades locked which allowed me time to examine my opponent. Something wasn't right. I look into my opponent's eyes to see the telltale signs of corruption but it all felt so familiar.

"You are out matched beast. The Queen has blessed me with magic that has no compare and strength that has no equal." I felt him start to push me back slowly as he began to laugh. "THE QUEEN PROTECTS ME!" He yelled as I flicked my wrist aiming at his foot grabbing him with my magic.

"How does your foot feel?" I asked only to see the confusion on his face. I smiled as I tightened my hand breaking the bones in his foot causing him to scream out in pain. I reared my fist back slamming it into his gut putting him down on the ground. I raised Umbra swinging down with all my might only for him to roll out of the way. My blade cracked the marble which spider-webbed in all directions.

"BEAST! How dare you injure me?" He yelled out as I saw his foot glow in a dark purple aura before repairing it's self. I watched the process closely before returning Umbra to my back. I cracked a wicked smile as I pulled Solaris out of my storage aiming at him with it.

"I see now how you got your power... And let me tell you. I would like my hands back." I spun Solaris in my hand before running at him. He got to his feet raising his axe to defend my strike only for me to spun on my axis swinging right through the man. He stood there looking himself over before laughing.

"YOU MISSED! NOW YOU WILL FACE THE WRATH OF MY QUEEN!" The man took aim at me with his hand only for nothing to happen. "WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!?"

I let out a short laugh returning Solaris to my storage before pulling Umbra off my back. "Simple. Solaris cuts only corruption." I swung Umbra up lopping off his hands at the wrists I seized them in my magic bringing them to me. "Now then."

I seized the hands as their power exploded out covering my hands with a dark purple haze. I felt all of my power come forth as my skin became black as pitch. I smiled with my razor sharp teeth as I ran my hand through my hair feeling it become light and wispy. I looked over my hands with a smile. They were a little different from before but I finally had them back. I saw the spikes on my forearms arc with dark power as I raised my hand.

"To quote you my good sir." I focused my magic on his body seeing him lift into the air. "You are outmatched." I flicked my fingers out as his body tore it's self to shreds.

I turned my attention to the other soldiers who were watching in mute horror. "You can always just give up." I said plainly. As soon as the words left my mouth I heard the clatter of weapons hit the ground. I gave them all a flat look before sighing. "Sad." I flicked my hands to the sides as their bodies were forced against the walls with a bone crunching crack. I moved my hands up and down grinding their bodies into nothing against the walls.

"That was disappointing." I said annoyed before shrugging. "Oh well it is good to be back at full power. Hell I feel like I passed it." I stated as I made my way towards the castle my hands in my pockets. "They don't seem to have that much left in terms of forces... Probably all moved back to defend the castle proper. Smart but also incredibly stupid. Just gives me a bigger target to aim at." I jumped into the air shifting my magic to my back forming my wings. I took off high above the city looking at the castle courtyard seeing the guards watching the front gates all prepared for whatever opened the doors. "Those poor poor fools... Oh what the fuck am I saying this is going to be fun." I charged up a ball of magic in my hand forming my spell circles in front of me.

"FROM DOWN TOWN!" I yelled letting my spell fly right through the circles straight towards the lines of guards.

Author's Note

Short chapter is short. Anyway I said in the comments that there is subtle hints as to where the story is going in the end. I will give you the clue I gave in the comments if you guys want to look for it. The hint is. "There is something fishy about the time." Good hunting and send me a message if you find anything.