War for Equestria

Nighthawk entered the throne room and bowed to Princess Celestia, "You needed to see me?"

Celestia nodded, "Yes I did. The Crystal Empire is in dire need of an army, and with no experienced officers-"

"They need me to train them?" Nighthawk finished.

"Yes, and since you offered respects to the Princess, you are the only one that the kingdom can trust."

"Makes sense."

Luna entered the throne room with a letter that she was carrying with her magic, "Sister, urgent news from Eastern Equestria." She gave the letter to her sister and continued with the info, "There has been recent attacks and request your assistance?"

Celestia nodded, "Very well, I'll leave you to resolve the issue."

Nighthawk grinned, "Why Luna? Can't one of the Commanders handle it?"

"The Commanders aren't fit to handle East Equestria, and I know the terrain better than any pony in Canterlot." Luna said as she looked at her sister, "I'll leave right away."

"Safe travels my sister. Good luck"

Celestia turned back to Nighthawk, "When will you be able to leave?"

With a deep sigh Nigthawk smiled, "I'll be on the morning train up there if its alright with you."

Celestia nodded, "That is fine with me my friend, safe travels and good luck."

Nighthawk began wondering how he was going to explain all of this to Starfrost. So he thought of the best way possible, he went by the market and picked up some flowers and went to her home. When he knocked on the door, he surprised her with the flowers and said, "Is this the lovely Starfrost Freeze?"

Throughout the night, the two was sitting under the moonlight. "How long will you be gone?" Starfrost said as she relaxed herself on Nighthawk's chest.

"Who knows. It could be a month, a week, heck even a year. It depends on how these cadets are."

She began to sigh, "I just want you to be safe, that's all."

"Nighthawk grinned, come on now, i'm a Commander, and a pretty skilled one at that." He kissed her on the cheek, "I'll make sure i'm safe."

The two looked at each other eye to eye, "Promise?"

Nighthawk smiled and got closer to a whisper. "I promise." With those two words they kissed for what would be the last time.

The train horn blared for final boarding, Nighthawk and Starfrost were saying their final goodbyes when Starfrost had a gift for him. A black hunters cowboy hat.

"Why, it's beautiful. Thank you."

Starfrost chuckled, "A little something that would match with your armor, and a symbol of remembrance."

Nighthawk put it on and looked at Penelope who was on Starfrost's shoulder, "Keep her safe girl. She has the air."

Penelope whirred and nipped at his mane. "I'll be back soon." Nighthawk said as he got on the train.