Fractured Darkness

Fractured Darkness
Chapter 19: Sunrise Of Destruction

By: Major Frostwing

Mythril was walking through the streets of Detrot keeping as much of a low profile as she could in the early morning sunrise. Her disguise magic was working perfectly just in case someone got a little to close. Her armor was hidden in it's base form of a ring but she had the spell primed and ready at a moments notice. Impurity was on overwatch keeping a clear eye on the world outside her view. "Report." Mythril ordered as a mental manifestation of Impure appeared next to her.

"All is clear for now." She said rather bored of these constant early morning patrols. "They only have a few minutes before their time is up for launching their attack." Mythril nodded her head but something about today felt off. "I can feel that insecurity Mythril. What's on your mind?" Impurity asked as Mythril shook her head.

"Just a feeling." Mythril looked down at her watch seeing the time limit has almost passed. "And not a good one." Mythril looked away from her watch towards the horizon as a bright flash caught her attention. Mythril quickly magicked a pair of binoculars in her hands as she looked towards the horizon to see a gigantic standing army. A woman was standing at the forefront orange hair billowing in the wind. Mythril looked down at her watch to see the time limit had already passed. "They missed their time if they were to attack they would not have enough fire power with just her to cause the panic." Mythril said as she looked through her binoculars once again to see the woman raise her arm before launching her hand forward. A scorching beam launched out as if coming from the sun itself. The beam slammed into the city melting the ground and buildings alike. Mythril pulled out her crystal raising it to her mouth. "ALL UNITS CONVERGE ON DETROT! DAYBREAKER HAS ATTACKED OUTSIDE OF TIME LIMIT POSSIBLE PERFECT HOST! ARMY OF MAYBE FIFTEEN THOUSAND AT HER BACK! PREPARE TO EVACUATE CIVILIANS AND PREPARE FOR WAR!" Mythril barked out into the crystal before crushing them gem sending her message to the entire Forge.

"Mythril she is launching another beam." Impurity said as Mythril raised her hands to intercept the beam. Impurity merged with her causing her Nightmare form to manifest. A shield appeared before the beam of sunlight shattering before the beam impacted. The beam continued as if unimpeded carving through even more buildings killing hundreds.

"I NEED MORE POWER IMPURITY!" Mythril roared out shifting her magic on the buildings to try and stop them from falling. It was futile the buildings coming down were to numerous and extremely heavy. The buildings suddenly became a lot lighter before her very eyes they shifted stabilizing holding on magically constructed supports of concrete.

"We are here Warsmith." The voice of Zera said clasping her on the shoulder. "My squad will be running the civilians out of the city. We only need cover to keep them safe." Mythril looked to Zera.

"Granted Take some infils. They are masters at long range teleportation circles. Move swift and be thorough." Zera saluted before disappearing in a flash of yellow.

"Orders Warsmith?" Strong Hoof asked through the coms.

"Set up a barrier. We need to deflect those beams while Zera's squad rescues the civilians." Mythril continued to watch the horizon seeing the army move forward. "GRAVEL! WE GOT SOME RUNNING RIGHT FOR US! MAKE THEM REGRET IT!"

"AT ONCE WARSMITH!" Gravel yelled out over the sound of rapid digging.

"Diamond prepare a run."

"With extreme prejudice Warsmith." Diamond responded happily.

"Echo take out Daybreaker." Mythril ordered continuing to keep her eyes glued to the main enemy.

"I can't get a clear shot Warsmith. She has a shield protecting her and I don't think these rounds will punch through it." Echo responded quietly. "Even if I did take a shot with an Anti-magic she will have more than enough time to dodge it." I could only grit my teeth at the answer but I knew she was right.

"We have prepared for years for this moment. WE WILL NOT BE DENIED BY A SMALL HICCUP! ALL FORCES HEAR MY CALL! NO MERCY! NO RETREAT! THE FORGE WILL NOT BE SNUFFED OUT ON THIS DAY!" I yelled out as we watched the forces charge towards us. "BEGIN OPERATION ECLIPSE!"

"AT ONCE WARSMITH!" I heard my army answer me as I felt magic begin to saturate the entire city. A shield of prismatic colors formed over the entire city just as another beam was launched at us. The beam did no damage but everyone felt it's power as it tried to tear through.

"Beginning attack run." I heard Diamond announce as the plains before me erupted into hell fire as the dragons amplified their standard fire breath into concentrated beams of molten plasma. "Do you want us to hit them again Warsmith?" Diamond asked as I gave her the affirmative.

"Charges in position and ready on your order." Gravel updated me and I could clearly hear the glee in his voice.

"Warsmith High altitude strike is prepared." I heard Far sight announce.

"I don't remember giving that order Far Sight but I appreciate the creativity. Hold position until I give the order."

"Mythril all Civilians are being teleported as we speak. Any new orders?" Zera asked calmly.

"Hold after the civilians have been removed from the equation. We can move on to Phase 2 soon." I looked towards where Daybreaker stood before I saw her hands raise high. "Diamond. Gravel. Retreat to the city via teleport. Daybreaker is about to launch a new spell. Strong Hoof. Bump the shield up with as many soldiers as you can get." I saw flashes of light before I saw Diamond and Gravel appear next to me pouring their own magic into the shield.

The sky turned red as if the sun itself was angered. I saw Daybreaker rise into the air as magic continued to pour off her before she threw her arms down. A crushing beam of raw plasma slammed down onto the entirety of the shield. I saw all of my soldiers drop to their knees as they were pouring everything into just keeping the Destructive beam from killing us all.

"FAR SIGHT! DROP PAYLOAD!" I yelled out as I poured my own magic into keeping the shield stable.

I couldn't see the destruction that was being dropped onto the enemy hell I couldn't even hear it. I could only hope it was enough to make the attack stop. I could only pray we didn't die here.

"You won't die. I gave no such order." I looked up to see Jon standing before me along with all the princesses of Equestria standing beside him. As one they raised their hands as the shield began to glow bright. The crushing weight that was being exuded on our own magic lessened substantially. "Stand tall my Warsmith. Today this pathetic attempt at war will be snuffed out." Jon turned toward the outskirts as the attack finally finished.

"Sir. We are ready for your orders." I said and I could only hear him chuckle.

"You are my Warsmith Mythril. I trust your judgment enough to control the army to it's fullest. No mercy. No respite. No retreat. Now lead them to victory. I need to focus on my greatest task. I am going to save my Daughter." Jon's skin turned black as pitch with glowing orange cracks forming along his body. His hair ignited into brilliant flames as smoke began to billow out of the corner of his mouth. "And I am going to carve carnage and death into the very earth until that goal is reached." His hand tightened into a fist as he pointed at where Daybreaker stood Large bombs were hovering around her form. "Cleanse the earth in fire. Suffocate those that retreat from your grasp. ASHES TO ASHES!" The ground around Daybreaker began to glow. "NAPALM!" The glow vanished for just a split second before a large explosion of fire erupted from the ground. Trails of fire launched out of the explosion sticking to whatever it landed on causing a large fire to break out in the fields. "Good luck Mythril. Princesses. Let's go cause a justified culling." Jon jumped off of the building I stood on vanished shortly after.