"What... how are they...?" Cobalt slowly stood up, and began making his way towards his parents, "Mom...? Dad...?"

"Cobalt, it's us sweetie. We're really here," Cobalt reached out his hand, and his mom took it, "No way..., and dad?"

"Rehabilitation was... something my son. But after a few years, I've finally, earned my way back into the ways of the mystics..."

"Wait," Cobalt pushed away and walked away from them, "Mom, you're suppose to be dead. You died when the village burned down..."

"Son, I never did die. That was a clone of myself. I placed a clone there to watch over the village while I was working out a deal with Helios."

"Wait? Have you been... working behind the scenes?"

"Of course, why do you think everything that's happened to this point has happened. Well, apart from losing your memory, and losing Rarity to Brisk."

"You know about...? Nevermind, so what are you planning?"

"Well...," Cobalt's mom started, "Once your father's rehabilitation was over, we decided to try our best to start an alliance with Helios. We knew that we didn't have enough time before our son did something stupid."

"True, but debatable..."

"And, our alliance has been accepted."

-Meanwhile, in the nation of Helios, Mystic Realm-

"So, Sapphire and Legacy are finally begging for our help. They fear Brisk that much?" A man sat on a throne holding a small little disc. He waved to a general, and he turned to walk away while being followed by other soldiers, "Now, nothing can stop us Brisk, not even you..."

-Back in Canterlot-

"Well, we have support from the water, but what about the ground? With just the 10 of us, we can't do any damage to a whole elite army."

"That's where your father comes in," They all looked at him as he began explaining.

"With my army having been rehabilitated like myself, I can have them assist us in the assault. However, there is one problem."

"And that is?"

"Your friends must stay here in Canterlot for this assault..."

"What?!"

They all looked in surprise as they were told to stay in Canterlot.

"But why father? They've improved so much on their skills as mystics."

"We can't let them join the assault because of what we're going up against. We can't risk them being captured as well. Look, I can't guarantee this assault will be successful. To avoid such risk, they must stay here."

"No, Cobalt is our friend, and we're helping him in this assault," Rainbow said in retaliation.

"Girls...," Cobalt's father tried to detest the situation, but he just couldn't bring himself to do so.

Cobalt then intervened, "Girls, stay here in Canterlot. Don't worry, you'll be by my side when we save Rarity."

"Same goes for you son."

"Oh fuck that, I'm going too"

"Son, you're leading the charge for the main attack on Brisk. We have your base of operations in the mystic realm."

"And where is this base of operations?"

"The former Capitol of Helios."

"Wow..."

For those who don't know, there are 4 nations in the mystic realm. Helios being one of them. Helios is known for having a powerful navy, and is the second strongest nation in the mystic realm.

Their former Capitol was huge, and it's main stronghold could withstand any attack thrown at it. However, once Brisk made his move to invade, they abandoned the capitol, and it was soon taken over by Brisk and his army. If I have a stronghold like that to work from, then I think the assault on Brisk has just gotten easier.

"Wait, if I go there, then the girls with me too."

"There's a problem with them going with you..."

"And that is?"

"They're banned from the mystic realm, and the minute they're found out, they'll try to capture them no matter what..."

Cobalt then chuckled, "That won't be a problem. Let's just make sure they don't get seen by anyone."

"Cobalt..."

"Don't worry about it you two. You go ahead and do the assault. I'll go on and take the girls the stronghold. We'll be fine."

"Ok, well, Harmony, Midnight and Silver should have their memories back. They'll meet you in the stronghold."

"Got it, let's go girls."

-4 days later-

Everyone, with the exception of Sunset, sat in silence in the main office of the capitol. Cobalt sat, an angry expression on his face. All of his friends were in there, waiting for him to talk.

"Yes... we must defeat Helios...," Cobalt spoke in a deadpan voice. His friends were shocked at his demand.

"But Cobalt...," Rainbow started, "Brisk is our true threat, and with that devastating loss your parents had, our morale is too low to do anything right now. What would be the point of attacking them?"

Cobalt slammed his fist on his desk, and stood up, "What point?! How... how dare you say something like that! Avenge my parent's death. What other reason... do we need?!"

Rainbow stepped back at Cobalt's sudden outburst, a look of fear across her face.

The reason they were all silent, was that Cobalt's parents had lost their assault, and were killed in action. This time, for real. The sole reason for their loss, is the betrayal from the nation of Helios.

Cobalt sat back down, and placed his hands on his forehead, "I'm sorry..."

It was then Sunset came running through into the office, "Cobalt, I have... terrible news...," He remained silent as she continued, "Your sister... she.... she... she has been killed....! By her own men..."

Cobalt slowly moved his hands from his head as he looked up in shock, "No..."

"The traitors have taken her head..., and fled to Helios!"

All of his friends all gasped in shock. Cobalt stood up, staggering slightly as he came to the realization that his whole family was dead, "My family... they're... dead...?" Cobalt shook slightly before yelling at the top of his lungs, "NOOOOOOOO!"

Cobalt spawned in his halberd, and sliced his desk in half with a large shockwave. Everyone turned in shock as Cobalt began to breath heavily before collapsing on the ground. Cobalt then began screaming in agony...

What happened on the battle, and the events that led to this? Well, you're about to find out...

Author's Note

Yush! I like twists and turns. Anyway, the next chapter will show everything that has led up to this chapter. I just needed to build the tension up. Although after the explanation of everything, you'll see Cobalt go I'm full rage mode! Yay! Alright, I'll catch all of you later. Gotta get back to work.