Equestrian/Griffon War: season 1 Episode 2by BlackFeatherChaptersChapter 1Chapter 2chapter 3Next TimeProlougeChapter 1Chapter 1 Equestrian/Griffon War: Day 122 2nd degree Squire Gael had exited the bunk tent in the command camp right on the edge of the Everfree Forest. He was fully dressed and ready to perform his runs today. Today was especially exciting because he would be with some scouts as they spied on Ponyville. After getting all intel he would run back here to camp to report on the findings. Gael headed to Lieutenant Gorgan who oversaw his runs today. After getting three letters he headed off into the Forest. His first letter was to the secondary camp in the middle of the Forest. The second letter was to S4 who were scouting an old castle they found in the forest. His third was to S2 who were near the west end of the forest spying on Ponyville. After delivering the first letter Gael arrived at the ruin castle that scouts had found. He saw the towers and walls being studied by some of S4 and some were eating lunch. He saw a similar face and headed over to him. “Oh, hey there Gael” one of the scouts of S4 said as he saw him coming to him. “Hey Gorge, I have a letter for you guys” Gorge was a young Legionnaire but not too young. He had five years in service and had two more before he was eligible for an officer promotion. “Thanks, little man, you going to stay around a bit” “Can’t got one more letter to S2 on the west edge” Gael said. “Alright be careful out there” on his way out Gael saw that some scouts were trying to dig a pole out of the wall. Shrugging it off he went to deliver the last letter. “Anything” a scout said as we crept up alongside his ally. The other scout just shook his head. “No, just patrols and some pink haired girl setting up for a party or something” before any more words were spoken two more figures approached them. “Girvan, Gael just arrived to get the report” the scout motioned to the Squire beside him. “Ah, good timing Gael, follow me” Girvan lead Gael to a small tent with papers in it. Only seven members of S2 were on this mission to have less risks of them being spotted. Girvan gave Gael a small parchment rolled up and sealed. “Alright head back to the Colonial and report. Got it” “Yes Sir” Gael said. And he was off. Only twenty minutes of walking and Gael had stopped for lunch. He hadn’t eaten since breakfast and his body told him it was time. In the middle of his ration, which consisted of three protein sticks, dried fruit, one sandwich, and his water. he heard a howling noise off in the distance. Gael learned that the Everfree forest was once infested with Timberwolves and other monsters. Windger and his Ravagers took most of them out. Most, but not all. Gael finished his second stick and put the rest of his food away. He figured he ate enough to avoid being hungry until he made it back to the command camp. He got another ten minutes’ walk in when he heard a scream. He ran in the direction and saw three girls trapped by a Timberwolf. He was only armed with a dagger. Only enough to hurt an opponent not defeat one. But he couldn’t let the girls become lunch for that Timberwolf. Shaking his head he drew his dagger and ran towards the wolf. He jumped and landed on its back and stabbed it in the neck. The Timberwolf just howled in pain and thrashed Gael off it. Gael hit a tree and the Timberwolf, forgetting the three girls, ran straight for him. Gael got to his feet and jumped over the wolf and having it hit its head into the tree behind Gael. Gael then jumped on its back again and stabbed it right on the top of its head. The Timberwolf then dissolved into sticks and branches and having Gael fall to the floor. Gael took some deep breaths and sat up. His dagger next to him. “Are you ok” Gael looked up and saw the three girls. One with red hair and a bow, one with two shades of light purple hair, and the last one had dark purple tomboyish hair. He surmised that they were Equestrians. Who else would be in this forest. The pony with purple hair held out her hand to him and said. “My names Scootaloo, whats yours” Gael blushed at the sight of this beautiful girl in front of him. “Gael” he said taking her hand. Scootaloo pulled him off the ground and Gael dusted himself off. Gael then grabbed his dagger off the ground and put it away. “not the best weapon to have against a Timberwolf huh” Gael said. “not really, my big sisters hammer would be good” the girl with the red hair said. “I’m Apple bloom by the way, and this is Sweetie belle” Apple bloom said pointing to herself then to the other purple haired girl. “I’m sorry to ask this Gael, but are you a Griffon” Sweetie belle asked. “yeah, but I couldn’t let that Timberwolf attack you three” Gael responded. “Thanks, but we should head back home, the Timberwolf population near the edge of the forest has increased of late” Scootaloo said. Gael worrying about the three girls asked. “Do you need help getting back” “thanks but we know this area pretty well, hope to see you again” Scootaloo said. She and her friends then headed west to the edge of the forest. Gael stood and watched for a minute as they left. “Wow” was the only words he could make out with the blush on his face. Chapter 2Chapter 2 Equestrian/Griffon War: Day 123 Windger had been reviewing a map of the surrounding area and some reports of the old castle that was being studied. He found it fascinating that a forest had grown and surrounded an old castle but still had no idea who or what the castle belonged to. Windger heard the flap to the command tent open and 2nd Degree Squire Gael entered. “Sir, you wanted to see me sir” Gael asked. “yes, come in Squire” Gael entered the tent and stood at attention. “Come closer” Gael drew closer to the table and waited for Windgers next words. Windger handed Squire Gael in front of him and handed him a letter and said. “Go give this to the Lieutenant in the forest” Gael took the letter and put it in his pocket. “After that I have no more jobs so today do what you think can improve yourself” Gael saluted saying “yes sir” and left for his mission. Windger had Legionnaire’s Girvan and Gorge accompany Gael on his mission to the castle in the forest. “Did the Colonial say what the letter was” Girvan asked. “No, just to get it to the Lieutenant” Gael replied. “So, Gael what kind things have you seen around the forest lately” Gorge asked. “I fought a Timberwolf attacking three girls yesterday” Gael answered. Girvan and Gorge looked shocked. “what” They said in unison. “Yeah it was about to make them its lunch but I saved them, and meet the prettiest girl ever” Gael said. “Wow nice job Gael” Gorge said. “What do you mean nice job, he exposed our identity here in the forest” Girvan said. “but it’s a legionnaires job to help the defenseless even if it is the enemy” Gorge challenged. “But not at the safety of the entire brigade” Girvan countered. “I’m sorry if I did something wrong Girvan, but I couldn’t let them die knowing I could have done something about it” Gael said. “No, you did right by helping them, I just hope that our security wasn’t too badly compromised” Girvan said. “Don’t worry, I’m sure that everything is fine, those girls probably said they saw a scout in the forest. No shortage of that in the town these days” Gorge said. “Yeah hopefully. So, what do you guys want to do after this mission” Gael said. There was a thunk sound and Gael turned to see a horrific sight. He saw Gorge drop to the floor cause of an arrow in his neck and had Girvan had pushed him to the side to block an incoming sword strike. Gael moved to get behind a tree and watch as Girvan was in a sword fight with a man in Light purple armor and had a purple sword in his hand. Girvan crossed switched his sword and went for a stab but the other soldier just ducked and sliced Girvan in his chest falling face down in the dirt, unmoving. Gael was to shocked to run. He had never seen someone die before and now he saw his two close friends in the brigade die right before his eyes. Before he knew it, an armored hand clasped on his shoulder startling him. “General Black Feather it’s a squire sir” Gael saw that this guy was a knight. But after hearing what the man said he looked over to the man who had just killed Girvan. His armor was also equestrian armor and a small black eagle feather painted on the left breast side of the chest plate identified this as the traitor who beat General Gabriel in a Monomachía some months ago. Black Feather approached the squire and said. “where is your camp squire” the squire looked fearful and shaken and didn’t look like he could speak. Black Feather recognized this. The shock of seeing death. He had seen many people with this same expression in his days in the Rebellion. “Alright lets head home, get this guy cared for and get some information out of him” “Yes sir” chanted the Flugels. After the war started the Flugels were set to training the new recruits that joined. But since dusk and his friends joined they were more than enough to train the militia into knights. So, then the Flugels were used in battle once more, directly under Black feathers command. “Glass Horn watch him” Black Feather said. “Yes general” Glass Horn took the squire and led him towards Ponyville. “No” Twilight stated in a commanding voice. “What do you mean no” Black Feather asked. “I mean you are not going to torture a kid Black Feather” Twilight answered. Black Feather had found Twilight in the library of the Castle of Friendship and told her about the squire he found on patrol. He suggested trying to get information out of the squire but Twilight thought differently. “well one way or another we can get information out of this kid. If I must hurt him I will. Squires aren’t trained to withstand torture like the legionnaires are” “we will not hurt that boy. You can’t torture a kid Black Feather” Twilight said. “Tell that to the Griffons who slaughtered an entire eagle school” Black Feather said. Twilight was silent for a moment than continued. “I know you have profound hatred for the Griffons Black Feather but if you turn to their ways then you are no better than they are” Twilight said. Black Feather had seemed to cool down and sighed. “Fine. I leave it to you” Black Feather then walked out leaving Twilight alone. Twilight sighed and sunk into a chair next to the table her books were on. ‘why is being a leader so hard’ Twilight thought to herself. A knock on the door alerted Twilight that someone was there. She looked up to see Dusk Shine in his knight armor. “Excuse me Twilight, am I interrupting” He asked. “No, please Dusk, come on in” Twilight said. Dusk entered and closed the door behind him and sat down across from Twilight. “I saw Black Feather between fuming and calming and thought I’d check on whoever he argued with first” Dusk said. “We were discussing what to do about the squire he found in the forest on patrol today. We had very different opinions” Twilight said. Silence followed for a minute before Twilight asked. “How did you lead your friends before. It couldn’t have been easy” Dusk sighed and thought for a few seconds before saying “No. No it wasn’t easy leading people. It never is. Weather it’s in a sport or through politics or through battle it never is easy. Black Feather knows that better than a lot of people” Twilight took an interest in that answer. “What do you mean he knows better” “Black Feather told me that before he was a courier, back during the Rebellion, there were four leaders. The first was their old king. King Talon. A mighty and kind leader who listened to and fixed the problems his people had. When he learned his people were being hurt and discriminated he went to Griff Beak and asked for it to stop. The emperor spit in Talons face. When Talon went home he gathered his army out of retirement and declared independence for the Eagle Nations. After one month, the Eagle army was smashed into oblivion and the king was executed. His son, Prince Hain took over and miraculously started winning. But their numbers were dwindling. Hain called for volunteers to join in the army and hundreds joined. After their first taste of combat however many left or just stayed away from battle. In an ambush Hain was killed and then the third leader took up sword for three months before being assassinated. Then Black Feathers older brother took lead. He and his little brother became his second in commands. They rallied the Eagles for one final attempt to show that the Eagles will always be strong. They attempted Princess Georgina’s life.” Twilight gasped. “Black Feather and his men were securing exits while his brothers lead the attempt. His little brother was killed, and his big brother was captured. Griff Beak then sent Iron Wing to slaughter every Rebel affiliated Eagle unless they serve ten years as slaves. Thousands of Eagles were executed, even a school full of children wasn’t safe.“ Twilight gasped again. ‘so that’s what he meant’ She thought. “Since Black Feather was the only officer still there he became the fifth leader. Only for three days though. Every single Rebel hideout and stronghold was found and destroyed. Rebels were killed or captured. But Black Feather never got listed. It was like he didn’t even join the rebels. He and only thirteen rebels from seven different hideouts survived. I don’t know where their held up but Black Feather became a courier to get some ground and secretly rescue some slaves and prisoners. He was caught on to one month later and was sent with an envoy to Equestria to steal the Elements of Harmony. That’s how he ended up here” Dusk finished. Twilight was shocked to find out all that. “He despises Griffons more than Changelings or any other horror in this world. Remember it will take time to heal. But to answer your question, sometimes a leader just knows when and how to inspire those who follow him” Dusk than stood and walked out leaving Twilight to bear the story she just heard. chapter 3Chapter 3 Equestrian/Griffon War: day 125 Gael had been in prison for two days now. He was stripped from his outfit and left only his shirt and pants. Black Feather had come both days asking questions but he never once touched him or hurt him like reports said about the Eagles. Gael never gave any important information, but did say his name, rank, and what he did. Black feather of course read the letter Windger gave him. It said that production needed to quicken or the deadline would be missed. Gael didn’t know what any of that meant and Black Feather knew as much. Now Gael had gotten Breakfast and was waiting for Black Feather to return and question him more. Instead of Black Feather came a girl wearing purple and a crown. She walked up to the cell and sat in a chair. “Hi, my name is Twilight Sparkle. And yours is Gael right” Twilight asked. Gael nodded kind of shocked that a princess would come and see him. “I know who you are Princess Twilight, so why are you here” Gael asked. Twilight smiled and said. “I want to give you a tour around Ponyville if it would be ok” Twilight said. Gael nodded and the prison guard unlocked the door. Twilight held out her hand and invited Gael to follow her. Gael never got a good look of the town because he was always far away spying on stuff. As the town square came about Gael saw many people laughing and having fun, playing games, talking, all while setting up for something that looked like a party. “Whats everyone setting up for” Gael asked. Twilight smiled and said. “The Summer Sun Celebration. It’s a big holiday for us. It used to be for when Princess Celestia banished Nightmare Moon away and restoring the light, but now we celebrate the return of Princess Luna who was Nightmare Moon but came back to good” Twilight answered. “Wow. Sounds nice” Gael said. Twilight had not summoned an escort of guards and it was just him and her. He could have tried to take her captive but she wasn’t showing any hostile aggression towards him. All reports said that Equestrians were a hostile and aggressive people. That the Griffons tried to befriend them on many occasions but they only cooperated when any event interested or benefited them. Gael was confused and wary at the same time, he needed to escape but he also didn’t want to. He felt welcome here. “Hey Gael” someone yelled to get his attention. Gael turned to see the three girls he saved in the forest the other day. “Hey Girls, how have you been” Twilight asked. “Hey Twilight were great” Apple Bloom said. “Yeah, we just wanted to say hi to Gael” Sweetie Belle said. Twilight looked confused. “Oh, you know him” Twilight asked. “Yeah, he was the one that saved us in the forest” Scootaloo said. Gael blushed a little bit. She was just as pretty as before. “why didn’t you girls say something, let’s go to Sugercube Corner and get something for him then” Twilight said. “come on Gael” Scootaloo said taking his hand. “What” Gael said shocked and confused as she pulled him. The rest of the day Gael was at a place called Sugercube Corner with Princess Twilight and the girls he somewhat befriended. They got him a cupcake in thanks for saving the girls lives from the Timberwolf. He met a funny girl maned Pinkie Pie and another funny guy named Bubble Berry. He liked them both. Gael also got to talk to Scootaloo and get to know her more. When the sun was setting Twilight, the girls and Gael walked towards the castle going over the fun events of today. Twilight, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle were walking ahead of Scootaloo and Gael as they talked. “it’s been a long time since I’ve done something that fun” Gael said. “Really because we do that just about every day” Scootaloo said. “The reports and books I’ve read said that Equestrians were hardcore fighters and were people who took advantage of other people and never helped others” Gael said. Scootaloo looked shocked at that. But before she could speak Gael said. “But after being in town today I know that was all lies made to make us think that we were better than you” “Well maybe after the wars over you can come back here and stay with everyone” Scootaloo said. “Yeah, I would have to finish my Third year as a Squire first but that idea sounds nice” Gael said. Nearing the castle, the girls than decided to split and go home after saying goodnight to Twilight and Gael. “Alright girls be save on the way home” Twilight said. “We will Twilight, thanks for having us today” Apple Bloom said as she and her friends left. “Bye Gael” Scootaloo called to him as she walked away. “Bye” Gael called back. After that Twilight had taken him back to the cells, as Gael expected, but he felt ok with it. “Give Black Feather time, his people have had it rough after being subjugated by yours. Good night Gael” Twilight said. “Goodnight” Gael said. Twilight left and Gael sat on the cells bed in thought. Today was fun and he really enjoyed it. Maybe after his Third year he would move here to Ponyville, be with the people he met and be with Scootaloo more. Thought he knew that his Brigade would come and break him out of prison soon. He laid down and prepared to get some sleep. “Yeah, I will live here one day” Gael said as he went to sleep. Next TimeNext Time on the Equestrian/Griffon War “Oh no not the whiney one” Rover said as he saw Rarity “You really think that these ruffians would help us. They just live under the ground without a care of the surface” Rarity said. Gorgan had cut down about half a dozen Dogs in his was when he went to go for a seventh his sword collided with a purple one. He looked to the holder to see Black Feather General of Princess Twilights army, and traitor to the Empire. “We will see if these ‘Diamond Dogs’ will join the Princess after we show them the might of the Griffon Empire” Windger said to Gorgan “Get Assault squads 1 and 2 prepared for an attack on the underground colony” The fate of the secondary Equestrian species is now only a choice away from life or extinction. ProlougeEquestrian/Griffon War Episode 2 Prologue Equestrian/Griffon War: Day 112 Colonial Windger was in his command tent studying a map of the surrounding area. He figured that he could use the Everfree Forest for simple ambushes and fallback points if he needed to retreat his Legionnaires to safety. After learning that the Princess of Friendship had hidden the true army she mustered and unleashed it he had to come up with secondary measures. One such measure was building a second smaller camp into the Forest to divert the Princess’s attention. So far, they haven’t found either camps he had set up but it was only a matter of time before they do. “Sir” Windger turned around to see one of his Legionnaires in the tent entrée way. “What is it” “Sir the Squire has arrived” Windger smiled. “Excellent, show him in” the Legionnaire left and in that time Windger stood from his chair and walked around the table. The Squire came in dressed in the 2nd degree Squire uniform. A black shirt under a black tunic with sand colored pants. A belt over the tunic also held the Squires gray bag. His hat was a mud green flat cap with a beak and on said beak was goggles. His boots where black with tall back to keep a little efficiency in appearance. The Squire stood straight and saluted Windger. “Sir, 2nd degree Squire Gael reporting as ordered buy General Iron Wing, Sir” Windger held up an arm and said. “At ease Squire, do you know why you are here” “Sir, I am to act as courier for you and Vector Squad, Sir” “Excellent, I know that you just arrived but I have an emergency letter needed to be delivered to our second camp in the Forest. After you reach the camp you won’t be needed until tomorrow, understood” Windger said. “Understood Sir” Gael took the letter from the Colonial and headed for the second camp inside the Everfree Forest. Windger put his fingers to his chin in thought. Half thinking about the Forest and half about the boy newly in his command.
Chapter 1Chapter 1 Equestrian/Griffon War: Day 122 2nd degree Squire Gael had exited the bunk tent in the command camp right on the edge of the Everfree Forest. He was fully dressed and ready to perform his runs today. Today was especially exciting because he would be with some scouts as they spied on Ponyville. After getting all intel he would run back here to camp to report on the findings. Gael headed to Lieutenant Gorgan who oversaw his runs today. After getting three letters he headed off into the Forest. His first letter was to the secondary camp in the middle of the Forest. The second letter was to S4 who were scouting an old castle they found in the forest. His third was to S2 who were near the west end of the forest spying on Ponyville. After delivering the first letter Gael arrived at the ruin castle that scouts had found. He saw the towers and walls being studied by some of S4 and some were eating lunch. He saw a similar face and headed over to him. “Oh, hey there Gael” one of the scouts of S4 said as he saw him coming to him. “Hey Gorge, I have a letter for you guys” Gorge was a young Legionnaire but not too young. He had five years in service and had two more before he was eligible for an officer promotion. “Thanks, little man, you going to stay around a bit” “Can’t got one more letter to S2 on the west edge” Gael said. “Alright be careful out there” on his way out Gael saw that some scouts were trying to dig a pole out of the wall. Shrugging it off he went to deliver the last letter. “Anything” a scout said as we crept up alongside his ally. The other scout just shook his head. “No, just patrols and some pink haired girl setting up for a party or something” before any more words were spoken two more figures approached them. “Girvan, Gael just arrived to get the report” the scout motioned to the Squire beside him. “Ah, good timing Gael, follow me” Girvan lead Gael to a small tent with papers in it. Only seven members of S2 were on this mission to have less risks of them being spotted. Girvan gave Gael a small parchment rolled up and sealed. “Alright head back to the Colonial and report. Got it” “Yes Sir” Gael said. And he was off. Only twenty minutes of walking and Gael had stopped for lunch. He hadn’t eaten since breakfast and his body told him it was time. In the middle of his ration, which consisted of three protein sticks, dried fruit, one sandwich, and his water. he heard a howling noise off in the distance. Gael learned that the Everfree forest was once infested with Timberwolves and other monsters. Windger and his Ravagers took most of them out. Most, but not all. Gael finished his second stick and put the rest of his food away. He figured he ate enough to avoid being hungry until he made it back to the command camp. He got another ten minutes’ walk in when he heard a scream. He ran in the direction and saw three girls trapped by a Timberwolf. He was only armed with a dagger. Only enough to hurt an opponent not defeat one. But he couldn’t let the girls become lunch for that Timberwolf. Shaking his head he drew his dagger and ran towards the wolf. He jumped and landed on its back and stabbed it in the neck. The Timberwolf just howled in pain and thrashed Gael off it. Gael hit a tree and the Timberwolf, forgetting the three girls, ran straight for him. Gael got to his feet and jumped over the wolf and having it hit its head into the tree behind Gael. Gael then jumped on its back again and stabbed it right on the top of its head. The Timberwolf then dissolved into sticks and branches and having Gael fall to the floor. Gael took some deep breaths and sat up. His dagger next to him. “Are you ok” Gael looked up and saw the three girls. One with red hair and a bow, one with two shades of light purple hair, and the last one had dark purple tomboyish hair. He surmised that they were Equestrians. Who else would be in this forest. The pony with purple hair held out her hand to him and said. “My names Scootaloo, whats yours” Gael blushed at the sight of this beautiful girl in front of him. “Gael” he said taking her hand. Scootaloo pulled him off the ground and Gael dusted himself off. Gael then grabbed his dagger off the ground and put it away. “not the best weapon to have against a Timberwolf huh” Gael said. “not really, my big sisters hammer would be good” the girl with the red hair said. “I’m Apple bloom by the way, and this is Sweetie belle” Apple bloom said pointing to herself then to the other purple haired girl. “I’m sorry to ask this Gael, but are you a Griffon” Sweetie belle asked. “yeah, but I couldn’t let that Timberwolf attack you three” Gael responded. “Thanks, but we should head back home, the Timberwolf population near the edge of the forest has increased of late” Scootaloo said. Gael worrying about the three girls asked. “Do you need help getting back” “thanks but we know this area pretty well, hope to see you again” Scootaloo said. She and her friends then headed west to the edge of the forest. Gael stood and watched for a minute as they left. “Wow” was the only words he could make out with the blush on his face.
Chapter 2Chapter 2 Equestrian/Griffon War: Day 123 Windger had been reviewing a map of the surrounding area and some reports of the old castle that was being studied. He found it fascinating that a forest had grown and surrounded an old castle but still had no idea who or what the castle belonged to. Windger heard the flap to the command tent open and 2nd Degree Squire Gael entered. “Sir, you wanted to see me sir” Gael asked. “yes, come in Squire” Gael entered the tent and stood at attention. “Come closer” Gael drew closer to the table and waited for Windgers next words. Windger handed Squire Gael in front of him and handed him a letter and said. “Go give this to the Lieutenant in the forest” Gael took the letter and put it in his pocket. “After that I have no more jobs so today do what you think can improve yourself” Gael saluted saying “yes sir” and left for his mission. Windger had Legionnaire’s Girvan and Gorge accompany Gael on his mission to the castle in the forest. “Did the Colonial say what the letter was” Girvan asked. “No, just to get it to the Lieutenant” Gael replied. “So, Gael what kind things have you seen around the forest lately” Gorge asked. “I fought a Timberwolf attacking three girls yesterday” Gael answered. Girvan and Gorge looked shocked. “what” They said in unison. “Yeah it was about to make them its lunch but I saved them, and meet the prettiest girl ever” Gael said. “Wow nice job Gael” Gorge said. “What do you mean nice job, he exposed our identity here in the forest” Girvan said. “but it’s a legionnaires job to help the defenseless even if it is the enemy” Gorge challenged. “But not at the safety of the entire brigade” Girvan countered. “I’m sorry if I did something wrong Girvan, but I couldn’t let them die knowing I could have done something about it” Gael said. “No, you did right by helping them, I just hope that our security wasn’t too badly compromised” Girvan said. “Don’t worry, I’m sure that everything is fine, those girls probably said they saw a scout in the forest. No shortage of that in the town these days” Gorge said. “Yeah hopefully. So, what do you guys want to do after this mission” Gael said. There was a thunk sound and Gael turned to see a horrific sight. He saw Gorge drop to the floor cause of an arrow in his neck and had Girvan had pushed him to the side to block an incoming sword strike. Gael moved to get behind a tree and watch as Girvan was in a sword fight with a man in Light purple armor and had a purple sword in his hand. Girvan crossed switched his sword and went for a stab but the other soldier just ducked and sliced Girvan in his chest falling face down in the dirt, unmoving. Gael was to shocked to run. He had never seen someone die before and now he saw his two close friends in the brigade die right before his eyes. Before he knew it, an armored hand clasped on his shoulder startling him. “General Black Feather it’s a squire sir” Gael saw that this guy was a knight. But after hearing what the man said he looked over to the man who had just killed Girvan. His armor was also equestrian armor and a small black eagle feather painted on the left breast side of the chest plate identified this as the traitor who beat General Gabriel in a Monomachía some months ago. Black Feather approached the squire and said. “where is your camp squire” the squire looked fearful and shaken and didn’t look like he could speak. Black Feather recognized this. The shock of seeing death. He had seen many people with this same expression in his days in the Rebellion. “Alright lets head home, get this guy cared for and get some information out of him” “Yes sir” chanted the Flugels. After the war started the Flugels were set to training the new recruits that joined. But since dusk and his friends joined they were more than enough to train the militia into knights. So, then the Flugels were used in battle once more, directly under Black feathers command. “Glass Horn watch him” Black Feather said. “Yes general” Glass Horn took the squire and led him towards Ponyville. “No” Twilight stated in a commanding voice. “What do you mean no” Black Feather asked. “I mean you are not going to torture a kid Black Feather” Twilight answered. Black Feather had found Twilight in the library of the Castle of Friendship and told her about the squire he found on patrol. He suggested trying to get information out of the squire but Twilight thought differently. “well one way or another we can get information out of this kid. If I must hurt him I will. Squires aren’t trained to withstand torture like the legionnaires are” “we will not hurt that boy. You can’t torture a kid Black Feather” Twilight said. “Tell that to the Griffons who slaughtered an entire eagle school” Black Feather said. Twilight was silent for a moment than continued. “I know you have profound hatred for the Griffons Black Feather but if you turn to their ways then you are no better than they are” Twilight said. Black Feather had seemed to cool down and sighed. “Fine. I leave it to you” Black Feather then walked out leaving Twilight alone. Twilight sighed and sunk into a chair next to the table her books were on. ‘why is being a leader so hard’ Twilight thought to herself. A knock on the door alerted Twilight that someone was there. She looked up to see Dusk Shine in his knight armor. “Excuse me Twilight, am I interrupting” He asked. “No, please Dusk, come on in” Twilight said. Dusk entered and closed the door behind him and sat down across from Twilight. “I saw Black Feather between fuming and calming and thought I’d check on whoever he argued with first” Dusk said. “We were discussing what to do about the squire he found in the forest on patrol today. We had very different opinions” Twilight said. Silence followed for a minute before Twilight asked. “How did you lead your friends before. It couldn’t have been easy” Dusk sighed and thought for a few seconds before saying “No. No it wasn’t easy leading people. It never is. Weather it’s in a sport or through politics or through battle it never is easy. Black Feather knows that better than a lot of people” Twilight took an interest in that answer. “What do you mean he knows better” “Black Feather told me that before he was a courier, back during the Rebellion, there were four leaders. The first was their old king. King Talon. A mighty and kind leader who listened to and fixed the problems his people had. When he learned his people were being hurt and discriminated he went to Griff Beak and asked for it to stop. The emperor spit in Talons face. When Talon went home he gathered his army out of retirement and declared independence for the Eagle Nations. After one month, the Eagle army was smashed into oblivion and the king was executed. His son, Prince Hain took over and miraculously started winning. But their numbers were dwindling. Hain called for volunteers to join in the army and hundreds joined. After their first taste of combat however many left or just stayed away from battle. In an ambush Hain was killed and then the third leader took up sword for three months before being assassinated. Then Black Feathers older brother took lead. He and his little brother became his second in commands. They rallied the Eagles for one final attempt to show that the Eagles will always be strong. They attempted Princess Georgina’s life.” Twilight gasped. “Black Feather and his men were securing exits while his brothers lead the attempt. His little brother was killed, and his big brother was captured. Griff Beak then sent Iron Wing to slaughter every Rebel affiliated Eagle unless they serve ten years as slaves. Thousands of Eagles were executed, even a school full of children wasn’t safe.“ Twilight gasped again. ‘so that’s what he meant’ She thought. “Since Black Feather was the only officer still there he became the fifth leader. Only for three days though. Every single Rebel hideout and stronghold was found and destroyed. Rebels were killed or captured. But Black Feather never got listed. It was like he didn’t even join the rebels. He and only thirteen rebels from seven different hideouts survived. I don’t know where their held up but Black Feather became a courier to get some ground and secretly rescue some slaves and prisoners. He was caught on to one month later and was sent with an envoy to Equestria to steal the Elements of Harmony. That’s how he ended up here” Dusk finished. Twilight was shocked to find out all that. “He despises Griffons more than Changelings or any other horror in this world. Remember it will take time to heal. But to answer your question, sometimes a leader just knows when and how to inspire those who follow him” Dusk than stood and walked out leaving Twilight to bear the story she just heard.
chapter 3Chapter 3 Equestrian/Griffon War: day 125 Gael had been in prison for two days now. He was stripped from his outfit and left only his shirt and pants. Black Feather had come both days asking questions but he never once touched him or hurt him like reports said about the Eagles. Gael never gave any important information, but did say his name, rank, and what he did. Black feather of course read the letter Windger gave him. It said that production needed to quicken or the deadline would be missed. Gael didn’t know what any of that meant and Black Feather knew as much. Now Gael had gotten Breakfast and was waiting for Black Feather to return and question him more. Instead of Black Feather came a girl wearing purple and a crown. She walked up to the cell and sat in a chair. “Hi, my name is Twilight Sparkle. And yours is Gael right” Twilight asked. Gael nodded kind of shocked that a princess would come and see him. “I know who you are Princess Twilight, so why are you here” Gael asked. Twilight smiled and said. “I want to give you a tour around Ponyville if it would be ok” Twilight said. Gael nodded and the prison guard unlocked the door. Twilight held out her hand and invited Gael to follow her. Gael never got a good look of the town because he was always far away spying on stuff. As the town square came about Gael saw many people laughing and having fun, playing games, talking, all while setting up for something that looked like a party. “Whats everyone setting up for” Gael asked. Twilight smiled and said. “The Summer Sun Celebration. It’s a big holiday for us. It used to be for when Princess Celestia banished Nightmare Moon away and restoring the light, but now we celebrate the return of Princess Luna who was Nightmare Moon but came back to good” Twilight answered. “Wow. Sounds nice” Gael said. Twilight had not summoned an escort of guards and it was just him and her. He could have tried to take her captive but she wasn’t showing any hostile aggression towards him. All reports said that Equestrians were a hostile and aggressive people. That the Griffons tried to befriend them on many occasions but they only cooperated when any event interested or benefited them. Gael was confused and wary at the same time, he needed to escape but he also didn’t want to. He felt welcome here. “Hey Gael” someone yelled to get his attention. Gael turned to see the three girls he saved in the forest the other day. “Hey Girls, how have you been” Twilight asked. “Hey Twilight were great” Apple Bloom said. “Yeah, we just wanted to say hi to Gael” Sweetie Belle said. Twilight looked confused. “Oh, you know him” Twilight asked. “Yeah, he was the one that saved us in the forest” Scootaloo said. Gael blushed a little bit. She was just as pretty as before. “why didn’t you girls say something, let’s go to Sugercube Corner and get something for him then” Twilight said. “come on Gael” Scootaloo said taking his hand. “What” Gael said shocked and confused as she pulled him. The rest of the day Gael was at a place called Sugercube Corner with Princess Twilight and the girls he somewhat befriended. They got him a cupcake in thanks for saving the girls lives from the Timberwolf. He met a funny girl maned Pinkie Pie and another funny guy named Bubble Berry. He liked them both. Gael also got to talk to Scootaloo and get to know her more. When the sun was setting Twilight, the girls and Gael walked towards the castle going over the fun events of today. Twilight, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle were walking ahead of Scootaloo and Gael as they talked. “it’s been a long time since I’ve done something that fun” Gael said. “Really because we do that just about every day” Scootaloo said. “The reports and books I’ve read said that Equestrians were hardcore fighters and were people who took advantage of other people and never helped others” Gael said. Scootaloo looked shocked at that. But before she could speak Gael said. “But after being in town today I know that was all lies made to make us think that we were better than you” “Well maybe after the wars over you can come back here and stay with everyone” Scootaloo said. “Yeah, I would have to finish my Third year as a Squire first but that idea sounds nice” Gael said. Nearing the castle, the girls than decided to split and go home after saying goodnight to Twilight and Gael. “Alright girls be save on the way home” Twilight said. “We will Twilight, thanks for having us today” Apple Bloom said as she and her friends left. “Bye Gael” Scootaloo called to him as she walked away. “Bye” Gael called back. After that Twilight had taken him back to the cells, as Gael expected, but he felt ok with it. “Give Black Feather time, his people have had it rough after being subjugated by yours. Good night Gael” Twilight said. “Goodnight” Gael said. Twilight left and Gael sat on the cells bed in thought. Today was fun and he really enjoyed it. Maybe after his Third year he would move here to Ponyville, be with the people he met and be with Scootaloo more. Thought he knew that his Brigade would come and break him out of prison soon. He laid down and prepared to get some sleep. “Yeah, I will live here one day” Gael said as he went to sleep.
Next TimeNext Time on the Equestrian/Griffon War “Oh no not the whiney one” Rover said as he saw Rarity “You really think that these ruffians would help us. They just live under the ground without a care of the surface” Rarity said. Gorgan had cut down about half a dozen Dogs in his was when he went to go for a seventh his sword collided with a purple one. He looked to the holder to see Black Feather General of Princess Twilights army, and traitor to the Empire. “We will see if these ‘Diamond Dogs’ will join the Princess after we show them the might of the Griffon Empire” Windger said to Gorgan “Get Assault squads 1 and 2 prepared for an attack on the underground colony” The fate of the secondary Equestrian species is now only a choice away from life or extinction.
ProlougeEquestrian/Griffon War Episode 2 Prologue Equestrian/Griffon War: Day 112 Colonial Windger was in his command tent studying a map of the surrounding area. He figured that he could use the Everfree Forest for simple ambushes and fallback points if he needed to retreat his Legionnaires to safety. After learning that the Princess of Friendship had hidden the true army she mustered and unleashed it he had to come up with secondary measures. One such measure was building a second smaller camp into the Forest to divert the Princess’s attention. So far, they haven’t found either camps he had set up but it was only a matter of time before they do. “Sir” Windger turned around to see one of his Legionnaires in the tent entrée way. “What is it” “Sir the Squire has arrived” Windger smiled. “Excellent, show him in” the Legionnaire left and in that time Windger stood from his chair and walked around the table. The Squire came in dressed in the 2nd degree Squire uniform. A black shirt under a black tunic with sand colored pants. A belt over the tunic also held the Squires gray bag. His hat was a mud green flat cap with a beak and on said beak was goggles. His boots where black with tall back to keep a little efficiency in appearance. The Squire stood straight and saluted Windger. “Sir, 2nd degree Squire Gael reporting as ordered buy General Iron Wing, Sir” Windger held up an arm and said. “At ease Squire, do you know why you are here” “Sir, I am to act as courier for you and Vector Squad, Sir” “Excellent, I know that you just arrived but I have an emergency letter needed to be delivered to our second camp in the Forest. After you reach the camp you won’t be needed until tomorrow, understood” Windger said. “Understood Sir” Gael took the letter from the Colonial and headed for the second camp inside the Everfree Forest. Windger put his fingers to his chin in thought. Half thinking about the Forest and half about the boy newly in his command.
