War For Equestria: The Battle For Winter Village

Nighthawk slammed a data pad on the table as he was talking with princess Celestia over a video call, "So you hired an apprentice to take care of the dirty work?"

"What apprentice?" Celestia asked in confusion.

Nighthawk transferred the video to the princess and all that she did in response was sigh, "So you found out?"

Nighthawk grinned, "What you thought the crest wouldn't give it away?"

"Nighthawk," the princess began, "Hear me out, friend to friend for a second. When you were selected to be Commander by prophecy, you were only told the portion discussing the Defender of fire, and its elements that are held right?"

Nighthawk just grinned, "I was told about the Defender, and its traits that are held. But nothing about any elements."

Celestia looked shocked, "Really. Well then, time for a quick lesson. When the prophecy was first foretold, it stated that a Defender of fire will free Equestria, but it also stated that six Legendary Elements of Harmony, or Guardians, as I put it, will be destined to fight along with you and work together to be rid of this rebellion."

"As stated by prophecy?" Nighthawk asked with a grin.

"As stated by prophecy."

He shook his head, "Then why wasn't I notified about any of this?"

"We thought it better for your own protection at the time, with the conflict about your father."

Nighthawk walked around in a circle, "I don't understand any of this still."

"What do you not understand?"

These elements that you speak of, what are they?"

The princess smiled, they are the elements that you obtain, Nighthawk. Loyalty, Laughter, Honesty, Generosity, Kindness, and Magic."

"And these are the so called elements told by prophecy?"

"These elements, along with your powers will bring harmony to Equestria."

Before Nighthawk could ask his next question, a soldier walked in, "Commander, we have a trace on the blue blur."

Nighthawk nodded at the soldier and turned back to the princess, "My apologies Celestia."

The princess chuckled, "No need for apologies commander, you know what you need to do."

Nighthawk smiled and lowered his hat, "Let's hope so."