War for Equestria

Now the Crystal Empire was known as the most beautiful kingdom in Equestria, and he absolutely agreed. The buildings reflected beautiful colors from the sunshine. The markets were booming, and the crystal castle which was known as Equestria's wonders of the land looked stunning.

Nighthawk entered the throne room with Cadence and her mother working on some paperwork, "My Queen?" One of the guards announced, "Presenting commander Nighthawk, defender of Canterlot."

"Ah, yes. We've been expecting you commander." The Queen said with a smile, "I heard that you have given your respects to the kingdom?"

Nighthawk removed his hat and bowed, "Yes your majesty."

"We're eternally grateful. And i'm assuming that the Queen is doing well?"

Nighthawk lowered his head, "She was assassinated not long ago."

Cadence closed her eyes to keep herself from crying, the Queen sighed, "I'm sorry for your loss commander. So who is in reign?"

"Her eldest, Princess Celestia."

"Well, I wish her safety and protection commander."

Nighthawk smiled, "If its acceptable, I would like to get started right away."

The Queen nodded, "As you wish commander. Cadence, can you get him settled in and fitted for some new armor."

Cadence nodded and gestured for him to follow her, "So what's wrong with the armor that I have?" Nighthawk asked with a grin.

Cadence laughed, "Well, you want to look presentable to the battalion, right?"

"I guess, but what does that have to do with anything?"

Cadence smiled, "The cadets will think that you are a showoff."

Nighthawk began to laugh, "Well, I guess we wouldn't want that."

After he got settled in and set up with a new set of crystal armor, he was introduced to a battalion of brand new ponies with silver training armor on.

"Cadets!" Princess Cadence shouted, "Your time has come to begin training for what will be the greatest honor that you will ever earn. Leading you throughout this training is commander Nighthawk, defender of Canterlot. I expect you all to treat him with utmost respect, Is that understood!"

All the Cadets bolted out a strong, "Yes ma'me!"

"They're all yours commander."

Nighthawk looked at the one thousand cadets eager to get to training, "I'm telling you this right now, I've been where you all have been, and it will be a nightmare for some, and for others this will be a breeze. Make no mistake, this is not your vacation, this is your schooling to protect not only your Queen, but also your kingdom. You will be taught all that I know of with three meals a day and an hour break. This is your war zone cadets, welcome to the battle!"

All the cadets had no fear and with that they shouted, "Hurrah!"

Nighthawk grinned, "Then lets get started."