Alicia woke up and stretched as the sun just barely invaded her room, "Another day... in this chaotic world...," She hopped out of bed to see her balcony door open. Confused, she investigated the reason. She was shocked to see Quartz meditating on the railing of the balcony.

"Morning Princess. The view here is amazing, and perfect for my morning meditation."

"Quartz, that's dangerous. Get down from there. Don't you remember our talk from last night?"

-The Previous Night-

After Quartz declared his siblings as his enemy, he went to visit Alicia. He walked up to her bedroom door, and sighed, "Here we go," Quartz held his hand up to knock, and the door open before he could actually knock. Alicia stepped out not seeing Quartz, and running straight into him.

"Huh?" She looked up, and she realized that she was practically hugging him. She quickly backed up, and dusted her nightgown before smiling, "So Quartz, what brings you here tonight?"

"I should be asking the same thing my queen. It seems you were about to leave before you ran into me."

"Oh no reason. Not to visit you or anything. Wait, why are you here Quartz?"

"I came to see you...," A light blush appeared on her face as she turned around. She started fixing her hair and nightgown again as she walked back in.

"Well don't just stand there. Come on in!" Quartz followed her in as Alicia opened the balcony to let the moonlight into her room along with a nice, nightly breeze. This breeze was enough to flow with Alicia's long, sepia hair. Just like earlier that day, he felt enticed by Alicia. He didn't realize it, but he was practically staring at her, causing her to blush, "Quartz... you're staring at me too much. It's embarrassing..."

"S-Sorry my queen. It's just the moonlight and the nightly breeze really brings out your beauty," Alicia even more before turning away from Quartz, "I guess these charming comments are from my father's side. I mean, it worked out for him I guess. He does have 7 wives at his disposal..."

"Ahem, Quartz, what did you want to talk about with me?"

"Well, I don't really have any clothes of any kind. I was hoping that you would show me around town and help me pick an attire out. I know this a lot to ask for as a soldier for you, but it's good to attempt to."

"Oh no, it's fine. I was actually hoping to go out with you tomorrow anyway. Saber can accompany us if you'd like...," Alicia trailed off and turned away, "Why did I just say that? This was suppose to some sort of... date between us..."

"Yeah, that would be nice. I just don't want to wear the same clothes at night."

"Yes, I understand that, but Quartz..."

"Actually, Alicia, I'm sorry for interrupting you, but I have some... news for you about the resistance."

"Hm?"

Quartz clenched his fists fiercely as he spoke, "Well, I just spoke with my sisters..."

"Oh, that's great. Tell me where they and we'll send a search party immediately!"

"I don't think that will happen my queen," Quartz remained monotone as he clenched his fist. Alicia caught wind of this, and walked up to him.

"Why ever not?"

"Alicia, my sisters... have sided with the Resistance...," Her eyes widened as she froze in place, "I'm alone now Alicia. First my parents, and now my own siblings. I'm alone...," Quartz felt blood fall down his hand, which caused Alicia to spring into action.

"Quartz," She said as she grabbed bis hand, "You aren't alone. You have your partner, the captain... and me. I'm sure your sisters have their reasons, and the last thing I want is for you to fight them. I'd never forgive myself if I allowed that. Quartz, this may not be my place to ask, but are you sure you want to stay even if it means fighting your siblings?"

Quartz unclenched his fists as he let the blood drop from his hand. He looked at her, and sighed, "I knew at some point in our lives that this would happen. One way or another, I just knew this would happen between my sisters and I. It's my choice though. I have made it my duty to protect you at all costs. I will give my life for you, and only you my lord!" Quartz knelt down in front of her, and bowed, "I will protect you with my swords. No matter what firearms I may face in battle, I will use my swords to protect you from all harm!"

Alicia knelt down with a handkerchief, and began wiping the blood from his hand before saying, "Quartz, I don't want you to throw your life away for me. In fact, I don't think I'd ever want to see you die. So promise me this Quartz; don't do anything that would be too dangerous, alright?"

-Present Time-

"I said don't do anything dangerous!"

"This is what I do though. I always go to a ledge in the morning to meditate."

"Get down from there!" Alicia pulled him down, and once she did, Quartz fell on top of her. Their faces were practically inches apart. A light blush appeared on her face as she saw their predicament, "Uh Quartz..."

"I'm sorry, I'll get up," Quartz attempted to get up, but Alicia pulled him back down. This didn't only shock Quartz, but Alicia herself, "M-My queen?"

"I-I thought I told you to call me Alicia when we're alone Quartz..."

"I don't remember you saying only when we were alone... Alicia...," Their faces moved towards each other until get door burst open.

"My queen! Huh?" Saber saw the two and cooed a little, "Oh, was I interrupting something here?" The two quickly got up and dusted himself off, "Anyway, that can wait. We have someone here that says they're your sister Quartz."

Quartz stepped forward wide-eyed before asking, "What's there name?"

"Lavender..."

Meanwhile, back at the motel, the Main 7 were ready to continue moving. Their destination was to be the capitol, "Well, we have a long road ahead of us girls. Let us continue on," Rarity stretched only to notice Twilight staring out the nearby window, "Twilight, are last night's events still bothering you?"

"Yes, I completely disregarded Cobalt's teachings and put fear into that man's heart. I had no idea what came over me Rarity..."

"You just snapped, that's all. It was a long day for us yesterday. We were all tired and stressed out. I guess you just hit your breaking point last night Twilight. Don't let it eat you up inside."

Twilight as she stood up, "Yes, I agree. Thank you Rarity."

"Anytime darling. Now, let us go! Our children await us!"

Silver stood outside in the blistering, cold temperatures of Southern Uskain thinking about Lavender, "So she went to join Quartz and that Queen. Lavender is such a fool blinded by... gah!" Silver punched the cabin they had been staying in since yesterday in pure frustration. The rest of her sisters were inside as Silver was on watch outside. Platinum left to scout the area so that he can transport them safely.

"What should we do Fluffy? You're the second oldest. What should we do now that both Quartz and Lavender are our enemies."

Fluffy, you may not know, is almost nothing like her mother. She's more like Cobalt than anything. However, the traits of her mother really show when she's setting a party up or when she's at a party.

"Well, we know that Lavender doesn't hold much combat strength, but we know that Quartz can match our father. However, our type of fighting would be rendered useless in the ways of modern warfare. If we're going to have an advantage against the two of them, we must learn the ways of modern warfare."

"What about fighting them? Our own siblings. I couldn't think of hurting Lavender or Quartz...," Electric said as she clenched her fist.

Blaze then spoke, "Electric, right now, family could mean less in this war. I don't like it as much as you do, but Quartz and Lavender both made their choices and we must abide by them."

"But Blaze!"

"Electric, I'm afraid Blaze is right. They are our enemies now. I don't like it, but we must do what we can to help the people. Even through our own siblings if need be..."

"But the point of coming here was to be safe from whatever is attacking our parents and to get help. We can't get help if we're fighting each other."

They all fell silent only until Silver walked back in, "Our parents can handle anything. They can bide their time against whatever they're fighting, I know they can."

Back with Quartz and Alicia, they rushed to the courtyard of the castle only to see soldiers surrounding one person. Someone who was stoic in the midst of it all. Quartz caught a glimpse, and he instantly felt relieve, "Lavender..."

"Quartz...?" Lavender saw her brother, and attempted to step forward, but was stopped by the soldiers who pointed the barrels of their guns at her.

Quartz turned to Alicia and requested, "Alicia, please tell your men to stand down...," She nodded as she held her hand up. Her men backed off, and allowed a path to her brother, "Lavender!"

"Quartz!" The two siblings embraced each other fiercely ager seeing in person. Alicia walked up to the two siblings with a smile on her face. Saber followed behind her to see the two siblings.

"Why are you here? I thought you were going to fight for the Resistance."

She shook her head, "I didn't like how they handled their battles. I knew that if you put your trust into the queen then I would trust her," That's when she looked at Alicia, and bowed before her, "I thank you for taking care and bringing the best out of brother. I know you've heard of many bad rumor about him, but he really is a great kid."

"No thanks needed. Please raise your head. Your brother is quite noble Lavender. I do believe I have you to thank for that, correct?"

"No, you bought out this Quartz. I'm proud of what's become of him in just one day. Queen Alicia, I have some news..."

"Hm?"

Cobalt remained chained against the wall in his autonomous dungeon as Harmony returned once again. She carried the same bucket and cloth to wipe away all of the blood from Cobalt, "Cobalt, I'm so sorry this is happening to you."

"Don't worry, it's not like you have any control though. However, the minute my kids and wives retaliate, they won't show you any mercy."

"Even if you say anything?"

"It depends on how much they can trust someone, especially after all that you've done. If I am to be honest with you, I think they will actually forgive you. Lightning was successfully rehabilitated, and even my father was brought back to the light. With 20 years of living in exile as I was before I killed Brisk... I believe you have changed. You have some great acting skills Harmony."

"You remembered how we would act stuff out as kids, right Cobalt?" The two chuckled as Harmony started crying again.

"You're crying again. Stop that, you're a grown woman."

"I know, it's just that Discord chose me to help him because he knew of my hatred towards the girls. However, I got over that hatred and anger. I only wanted to live in peace with my daughter, but Discord ruined it. He first sent me to help him conquer the Three Kingdoms of Ancient China. Once we defeated them, we moved to the Warring States era of Japan. Next was Rome, then DOATEC, and even the lands of Equestria. Discord's army
grew to astronomical lengths. I knew he wanted to build his army with the strongest warriors and fighters throughout the sands of time before he fought you. Discord... had only wished for chaos and destruction. He faked his rehabilitation in order to gain the trust of his pony 'friends' when in reality, he had schemed this for centuries. Discord may be a fool, but he's not a force to be taken too lightly. Quartz, even if your kids find help, they won't be enough for the large army of Discord. All hope is lost..."

"Harmony, what is it that you told me when I started teaching at Starlight?"

"All it takes to change your world..."

"Is to change the way you think. You can't have that type of mindset if you expect to change the world. I trust my family. They are my family Harmony," Cobalt began staring at the small window in his holding cell with hope...

"I see, so my brother sees to attack when I was distracted. Hm..."

"Wait, Platinum expected me to marry Alicia, and during the midst of it, attack?"

"Yes, he even said that he didn't care if the villagers got hurt or killed in the assault. He said that a few villagers can be sacrificed to save many others."

"That fool," Quartz slammed his fist against the stone wall near them fiercely, "can't he see what his sister is trying to do? She wants to raise this nation with an era of peace and benevolence? What will he get out of taking the throne."

"To continue his grandfather's legacy. I remember our grandfather telling him that he would be King after his death. He's probably thinking that his spot at the royal throne was taken from him, so he's taking it back. However, all of his troops are just malnourished villagers. He only has a small handful of trained soldiers. Quartz, Lavender, I humbly ask for your assistance when this time comes..."

"You can count on me, and I'm pretty sure my brother will do what he can to protect you. Though the two of us may be at a disadvantage due to our low experience with firearms, we will try our best to help in anyway we can my queen...," Both Quartz and Lavender bowed before Alicia, causing her to smile. She then remembered something.

"By the way, Quartz, we will need to obtain a wardrobe for you, correct?"

"Yeah, these clothes are old and stinky. I would love some new clothes. Oh, may Lavender come with us?"

"U-Uh...," Alicia didn't want to be rude, so she agreed, "Alright, she can come with us."

"Thank you my queen," Quartz beamed a smile at her, causing her to blush heavily.

"L-Let us go you two...," Alicia quickly walked ahead of them, but only before Quartz called out to Saber.

"Saber, would you like to come as well?"

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, come on," Saber nodded as she followed them out the courtyard. Alicia then stared at Quartz as he turned to her, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," Alicia puffed out her cheeks as she continued walking, "Let's go you knucklehead..."

"Lavender, what did I do?"

Lavender only chuckled as she patted her brother on the back, "You're still too young to understand a girl's feelings. You'll know soon enough Quartz."

"What is that suppose to mean...?"

Author's Note

Oh man, a dense son. Let's see if Silver and Quartz can control their emotions, and if their parents will bare witness to their kids fighting one another.Let us find out as the plot thickens!