War for Equestria

Of coarse, in about a week Equestria and the Crystal Empire was given authority to equip their army with the new weapons tech that was given. It didn't really bother Nighthawk too much, because he might have second thoughts about the tech. He always thought of flying as a cadet, it made him feel free. The rest of the day, he began training the battalion with the new tech that was presented, and he enjoyed it. Even when several of the ponies decided to fly around he began to think about trying the tech out himself. However, even with training the cadets, he felt a little bit lonely without Penelope or Starfrost. Usually he didn't express it much, but during dinner time he was silent with nothing but a book.

"What do you think?" A young stallion said to his friends, "Should we talk to him?"

A larger unicorn spoke out, "Out of the question, you'll be considered a dishonor."

A younger pegasus spoke up, "That's just a rumor, and besides, he feels lonely."

The stallion stood up straight, "I'm going to do it."

The two other ponies looked at each other, "Go ahead Comet." The unicorn said as he continued.

"Uh, sir?" The stallion said as he stuttered.

Nighthawk's ears perked up, head still in the book, "Yes?"

"Uh, permission to talk...to you?"

Nighthawk chuckled and put the book down, "Cadet, I probably broke the first rule of protocol by responding to ya without looking. You're free to speak."

The cadet sighed, "Oh, good, I thought that Captain's would go after you if I did what I did."

"Nah, I'm not that stern, but I do want you to learn, that's what counts."

The cadet smiled, "Comet Burst is the name."

"Nighthawk."

Comet nodded, "I like the hat."

"Thanks." Nighthawk said as he adjusted t, "A friend of mine gave it to me.

The two other ponies were surprised that Nighthawk accepted Comet and walked a little closer. "You want to join in?" Nighthawk asked the two ponies as they kept getting closer.

"That is very kind of you uh, sir?" The pegasus said.

"Nighthawk." He said with a laugh, "And you are?"

"Sunshine Breeze."

"A very lovely name indeed." Nighthawk said as he tipped his hat to her. He then looked at the unicorn, "And you?"

The unicorn stood up straight, "I'm the one they call the destroyer of meteorites, Master of explosions, they call me Bulk Meteorite."

Nighthawk laughed, "I bet. So who's the alpha?"

The stallion and Pegasus looked at each other, "Bulk."

Nighthawk frowned, "Yea, I thought so. Well, this would be for Bulk then." He looked at Bulk, "Remember this, Always defend your squad, you'll be a better team that way."

Bulk nodded, "I'll remember that thank you."

Comet smiled, "So does that make us friends now?"

Nighthawk chuckled, "I guess that does."

The rest of the night felt peaceful to Nighthawk, but would soon turn into another nightmare for him.

Cadence and her mother was in the throne room working on some papers, "Oh shoot, Cadence can you get me more ink dear?"

Cadence smiled and went to grab more, leaving just the Queen sitting there. Outside a mysterious figure was on the rooftop watching the Queen, he was waiting for the right moment to strike. He lit up his horn and closed his eyes, he opened them back up and fired a blast of his magic through the ceiling and hit the Queen in the side of her chest. She tensed up from the pain, and took a couple steps. Her legs then gave out and she fell over panting for breath.

Cadence came out and screamed when she saw here mother. She dropped the ink and ran to her, "Mom! Mom! Stay with me."

The Queen barely opened her eyes but was able to see her daughter one last time. she smiled and a single tear went down her face before she fell into a deep sleep.

Cadence shook her several times but no movement at all, Cadence began to cry and shout for help hoping that it wasn't too late, but she truly knew that her mother was gone forever.