The Factions of Equestria

The very next day...

"You're the executive now. That means you have a BIG responsibility. You are given the task of commanding the constables, granting search warrants, and keeping order when I'm busy." Jack said.

"Cool." Luke simply said, looking at his new room/office.

It was a very nice room. In the center, there was a big reclining chair across from another. On the left, there was a big bed with a blue blanket and a pillow. To the left of it was a nightstand with three drawers, and a lamp on top for late-night reading. To the right of the bed was a closet for hanging up his wardrobe. On the right side of the room, there was an office desk complete with drawers, pencils, ink, pens, a quill, two ink cartridges, a lamp for late-night work, a typewriter, and a comfy chair to sit in. To top it off, it was all in front of a window...where the whole compound could be overseen.

"It's almost as good as MY office!" Jack said with his trademark douche smirk.

"That so?" Luke asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Indeed. The guys are trying to build an elevator that runs off of steam power in my building. Neat, huh?"

"Uh huh."

"Oh! I almost forgot. I want you to wear this."

Jack then hands Luke a set of folded clothes. After getting dressed, Luke examined himself in the large mirror next to his closet. His outfit was similar to Jack's: black boots, black suit pants, blue shirt, black vest, black trench coat, and a military captain's hat. However, the medal on this hat was silver. There was no engraving on it. Jack left the room and allowed Luke to admire his new uniform.

Once Jack leaves Luke's new office, he begins heading for his own. Once he enters, he sits at his desk...and opens his journal again.

Dear Journal,

Everything is going as planned. I have given Luke the executive position. Hopefully, the power will go to his head...and will think he is powerful, and combined with his marksmanship...he WILL become powerful. Under my command, the PAP clan's name will be heard all across Equestria!

However, this will take time. Hopefully, Luke will gradually rise in power and strength to become my own super soldier. Maybe through more power, we can become just as good as-

Jack's writing was interrupted by one of his watch tower guards. The guard burst into the office, making Jack leave a long streak of ink onto his paper. After recovering from the shock, he got up from his chair and spoke to his guard.

"Dude...what's up? Why did you just burst into my office?" Jack asked, mildly irritated.

"It's Twilight! She has arrived at the gates." The guard responded, pushing his glasses up his nose.

"Oh really? I wonder what she wants to talk to me about~." Jack said, combing his hand through his blond hair.

"Actually...she came to talk to Luke."

"Oh..."

"Shall I let her in?"

"Of course, of course."

A few minutes later...

Luke was in his room, admiring himself in the mirror. He had just finished adjusting the straps on his tactical vest when he heard a knocking at the door.

"Come in!" Luke said, still looking at the mirror.

"Executive Luke, you have a visitor." A guard said, poking his head in.

"Visitor? Who?"

"Me." A female voice said.

Luke gasped as he turned around to see Princess Twilight standing in the doorway.

"May I come in?" She asked.

Luke's mopey expression changed to an enthusiastic one. He smiled and responded, "Of course! Come in and make yourself comfy!"

Twilight smiled and sat in one of his reclining chairs, and Luke sat down in the one across from it.

"Let me say that it is an honor to meet you, Princess Twilight." Luke said.

"Thank you, and it is also an honor to meet you too, Executive Luke."

Luke almost squealed yet again, but simply smiled.

"Please, just call me Luke" Luke said.

"Okay then, Luke." Twilight said, smiling.

"So, what can I do for you?"

"I wanted to interview you. I wanted to know how you rose up to be who you are in only a few weeks. Jack has told me a lot about you, but I wanted to met you myself." Twilight responded, pulling out a notepad and a quill and ink.

"Oh, um...sure."

"Okay, what was your occupation before you came to Equestria?"

"I worked in a factory that made breakfast cereal. Nothing too special."

"Okay, now...what happened when you first came here?"

"I was almost kidnapped by FTP clan members. God knows what would've happened if Michael and his squad weren't nearby to save my skin."

"Okay, and what motivated you to begin training hard?"

Luke hesitated, before saying, "Let's just say that I went through a sudden depression. I melted my stress and sadness away with exercise, and shooting. I became fairly good at it, if I do say so myself."

"I agree, you put on quite a show yesterday. I'm impressed."

Luke blushed, and let out a goofy smile, "Oh, shucks."

"Heh, anyways," Twilight said, "Now, what will you do now that you have the executive position?"

"I simply want to protect the ponies of Equestria. Humans can be destructive, yes...but we also can be very peaceful. While I try to avoid conflict with people, that doesn't mean that I will not use violence to keep peace. Folks who commit horrible acts of terrorism upon ponies will get the justice they deserve as long as I'm around."

"That's very noble. May I use that in a quote?"

"Of course."

Twilight wrote down a few more notes, and then looked at the clock.

"Oh! Would you look at the time? It's getting late, and I have royal business back at my castle. Thanks for letting me speak to you!"

"The pleasure's all mine. Come by whenever you want!"

"Oh, I will!" Twilight said, giving Luke a smile that made the darkening night a whole lot brighter.

"Good night, Princess Twilight!" Luke said, waving.

Twilight opened the door, and looked back at him, "Please, just call me Twilight," She said before smiling and leaving the office.

Luke laid down in his bed and clutched his chest, feeling all warm and fuzzy on the inside. His face was blushing a red brighter than an apple from Sweet Apple Acres.

"It really IS a good night." Luke grinned before closing his eyes and letting sleep overcome him.