Author's Note

I know it's been a lengthy hiatus, but I was taking a short break from writing for a bit. I'll be back on to daily uploads soon. Anyway, in this chapter, Fluttershy breaks character sort of to give words of great wisdom, along with the plan to get them out of this mess. Let's see what happens!

Chapter 25

Cobalt's massive army was already battling Helios and their army. However, Cobalt didn't prepare supplies for this large of an army, and their reserves are running low.

"Someone needs to smack some sense into Cobalt. He's going to get everyone killed, and then we'll never be able to save Rarity," Rainbow said as she sliced through a small group of soldiers.

"Yeah, but the rage Cobalt has right now has to be great indeed. I can only imagine how unstable his head is right now. I just know that the normal Cobalt is still in there, but he's not able to control himself," Sunset looked on in an attempt to find him, bit she couldn't see him, "Uh, where is Cobalt?"

"Huh?"

"I don't see Cobalt anywhere..."

"Giels, go save our allies, and our Cobalt. Prevent him from getting killed."

"I'll find Cobalt," Rainbow said, "I have a feeling on where he's trying to get to. Let's get a move on."

"Do it fast Rainbow. I have prepared a plan once we get Cobalt to safety."

"Don't have to tell me twice about going fast," Rainbow stepped back, and dashed off with amazing speed. The rest of the girls looked at each, and were off, but Twilight stopped Sunset.

"Sunset, you're a key part of the plan. Stay back for a bit, and I'll tell you what I'm up to," She nodded and followed Twilight.

"Now, where are you Cobalt...?" Rainbow continued running around until something caught her eye, "What are those Helios soldiers doing?" Each of then we're carrying torches in hand, and were heading towards their reserve supply depot, "They're planning to burn our reserves! I gotta stop them. Oh, but Cobalt...," Rainbow looked at the soldiers who were moving fast and sighed, "Cobalt's strong, I know he can handle himself. I gotta be quick though..."

Rainbow changed her direction towards the small task force of soldiers. Once she reached their, she concealed herself to launch a surprise attack on the enemy. She saw them get ever so close. She clenched her wing blades as they got closer, "Come on... just a little bit closer...," They stopped right in front of the supply depot.

"Light the fires, we shall burn the enemy supply depot to ashes!"

"Not on my watch!" Rainbow jumped from her hiding spot, catching the soldiers off guard.

"An ambush! Stay calm! We must carry out our- blegh!" The leader was cut in half by Rainbow. Rainbow stopped in surprise at the dead officer, "I just... killed someone, and yet, I don't feel any remorse. I thought killing was wrong..."

The other soldiers then backed up in fear, but attempted to stand their ground. This caused Rainbow to sigh as she held one of her blades up, "I'd suggest you run away before you end up like your friend here," The soldiers back up, and ran away, abandoning the fire attack plan, "Whew, alright, time to find Cobalt."

"Rainbow!" She turned to see Applejack running towards her, "'Ah think they found Cobalt!"

"Where?!"

"He's past enemy lines. 'Ah saw him too. Follow me," Applejack ran off, with Rainbow trailing behind. They soon saw Cobalt battling a large group of Helios soldiers, easily taking them out one by one. However, a large group of what could be high-class mystics appeared to the side. They all began chanting in unison.

"They're planning a group barrage!" Rainbow dashed forward, and started gliding across the air. Once the barrage of attacks came towards Cobalt, he glanced at the amount of elemental beams he was seeing. Just as he was about to be hit, it was blocked off by a large barrier. Cobalt looked on in anger.

"Rainbow, what are you doing here?!"

"Trying to stop you from killing yourself! You're getting way out of hand Cobalt. You need to fall back to the main camp."

"No, the nation of Helios will pay for their misdeeds!" Rainbow attempted to grab Cobalt's shoulder, but he knocked her away with the end of his halberd. This knocked Rainbow far off to the side, angering her, "Helios must pay for the death of my loved ones!"

"Knockout!" Rainbow yelled, causing Cobalt to fall face first onto the ground. He was knocked out cold, "Applejack, grab Cobalt, and let's go!"

"Right!" Applejack picked up Cobalt, and ran with Rainbow back to the main camp.

"Let's hope this plan of Twilight will get us out of this mess..."

Meanwhile, Pinkie and Fluttershy tried their best to save all the allies that were separated from the main force, "Uh... Pinkie Pie... are you sure this will work?" Fluttershy held Angel in her arms as Pinkie stood next to her.

"I'm sure of it. I mean, didn't you say that you were able to tame Angel when he goes in full on monster mode? Well, turn him into a monster, and let me ride him to victory!" Pinkie pointed towards a large group of officers being overrun by Helios soldiers, "Hurry Fluttershy! I don't know how long they have!"

"Ok," Fluttershy hovered her hand over Angel bunny as he started to slowly twitch and growl ferociously. Fluttershy dropped him as he grew into the size of a large building.

Pinkie grinned widely as she hopped on Angel's head, "Onward Angel Bunny!" Angel let out a large roar as it began galloping to their allies' aid.

"Is that Pinkie on Angel, and is Angel a monster?" Fluttershy turned to the voice to see Scarlet, and another new face.

"Oh, yes, I made Angel into that monster, and Pinkie is using him to help our allies in need."

"I see..., but I still don't like this battle. A battle merely fought for revenge... does not have its honor..."

It was then one of the new faces spoke. It was a large man. He wielded a duel ended pike, "You may think that, but I believe the same Cobalt his parents told us about is still in there."

Fluttershy nodded, "Oh yes, you're correct. Cobalt does have a tendency to get angry, but I think it's for a good reason. His family was murdered by these people he had thought were going to aid us in our battle against Brisk. Didn't that happen to you Scarlet?"

"I gave up that anger...," Scarlet turned away from them as Fluttershy continued to press the issue.

"And yet despite all that, you would still kill the man that killed your parents?"

"I don't want to kill him for revenge. It's for... my own sense closure..."

"Have you ever stop to consider that's probably what Cobalt is doing? He doesn't stay angry for long. Not even for the first time he thought his mother died. He did get angry, but then he felt sadness. However, after burying his mother, and saving Lapis, I guess he felt closure. He would only get sad after remembering a memory of his mother..."

"This is different rather than an accidental death. His family was murdered, betrayed... it's much different then a clone as well..."

"Trust me, once Cobalt sees the error of his ways, he'll go back to his normal self. Possibly even going as far as to punish himself. And doesn't that supersedes all of the dogma?"

Scarlet stood silent, surprised at Fluttershy's words of wisdom, "Hmph, I am in Cobalt's debt anyway... that man must die either way...," Scarlet walked off, leaving the two behind.

"Let her warm up to everyone Fluttershy. She's lost everything, and this is all she has left. Those were great words of wisdom as well. Maybe you young welps are starting to learn a thing or two."

"Thank you Brute. Cobalt does count on your strength, and as a veteran of great ability, you help boost morale among the troops."

The man, now known as Brute smiled, "Although, I've never expected this type of speech from you Fluttershy. This seems like something Sunset or Twilight would say. What made you say such words of wisdom to Scarlet?"

"Well, I've known Cobalt longer, and on a higher scale rather than just an ally. I love Cobalt, that much is true, but as his friend, I must be understanding of him first."

"I've only known you lot for a few days, and seeing as how you act with Cobalt and how you act now makes a world of difference. You girls have matured definitely."

"Thank you...," They soon heard Angel roar in pain.

"I think your pet and Pinkie are in danger. How about we go help them?" Fluttershy nodded as they ran towards Angel and Pinkie to help.

Rainbow and Applejack soon arrived at their fortress with Cobalt in hand, "Twilight, what's our plan?"

"We're not leaving until we get answers, and I think I know how," Twilight paused and smirked, "We burn them?"

"Huh?"

"Look, while Brute, Scarlet, Pinkie and Fluttershy protect the rear guard, we'll feign retreat, causing them to charge us in an attempt to prevent us from retreating. Once we lure them in, Sunset will launch a powerful fire arrow that will engulf the enemy army in a fierce blaze, lowering their morale. Once their morale is low, we charge in and capture their commander. That's when we get answers on why they betrayed us."

"Will that work?"

"We can hope. Let's execute this plan!"

"You can't leave me out of this...," They turned to see Cobalt walking up, slightly limping.

"Are you still...?"

"Angry? Yes. Still willing to make stupid decisions? Always. Am I going to do those stupid decisions? No. I know I was to blinded by rage to even come close to controlling myself. However, that's doesn't mean we can't get answers. I need to know the reason behind their betrayal...," Cobalt paused before looking onto the battlefield, "Let's go, we have no time to waste. Our men are dying, and I'll be damned before lose anymore!"

"Right!"