It had been eight months of campaigning since the meeting with Yoda, but the war seemed to be turning in the favor of the Republic and Alliance. The two fleets of both sides now were laying siege to a Separatist world with General Grievous trapped on the surface.

“It has been a long time coming, but I doubt even Grievous can escape this.” Obi-wan says.

“Hopefully we will finally be able to take him out as a factor in this war.” Anakin says more darkly as Blitz looked grimly at the plans.

“Spike, are you sure this is right?” Blitz asks.

Spike appeared on a communication window, now wearing a new commander’s outfit that fits his size and a bit more just in case he grew again. “Sorry Blitz. But the girls pick this up too many times. So many members are getting this vibe too.”

“Blitzkrieg, you seem distracted.” Anakin points out.

Blitz sighs. “Sorry, internal politics from the alliance.” Blitz says.

Anakin shrugs. “Well let’s finish the fight here and we can worry about the politics afterward.”

“That is just it. From what I have been hearing, it sounds like the senate is going to give us a reward for our assistance and you know what that means.” Blitz says.

Obi-wan sighs. “No more help. If that is true, it’s been quite a fun ride with you.”

“Wait, they can’t just pull your forces out just like that.” Anakin says going wide eyed.

“It might not just be them master.” Ahsoka says walking onto the bridge.

“What do you mean snips?” Anakin asks.

“The republic citizens are starting to get desperate for peace. At this rate, the senate might be forced to sue for any support from the citizens.” Ahsoka says.

Anakin sighs as he rubs his head. “This day gets better and better.”

“Also, if rumors are true, then the senate is starting to get confident they can win this war without us as well and if your force capitalizes on all the victories we have made, they might not be far off either.” Blitz says checking a status report.

Obi-wan sighs. “Then finish the fight and hope can get through this more easy than it is sounding out to be. Who knows, maybe we can trade with each other soon enough and be like neighbors.”

“The war might end for the alliance, but until Dooku is dead the feud will continue. Are we ready to initiate the assault?” Blitz asks.

“As best we can be.” Obi-wan said.

“Ahsoka, the 3rd zoid division ready to lead the charge?” Blitz asks

Ahsoka nods. “Yep, on your command.”

“Then lead the charge.” Blitz says.

“Shellshock, get everyone ready. We have been selected to lead the charge.” Ahsoka says over her headset.

“Copy that. We are moving to the zoids now.” Shellshock said.

“See you on the ground you three.” Ahsoka says walking out.

“If this is our last battle then we are taking Grievous.” Blitz says.

Obi-wan smiles. “I wouldn’t expect any less.”

“Sir, the front lines are faltering. We are being overrun.” A tactical droid says.

Grievous growls. “Hold the line and make sure those fools do not get into the base.”

“Sir, they are flanking our ray shielded tanks with another zoids division.” A droid reports.

Grievous glares. “Another animal assault? How many do they have?”

“Our latest estimates suggest three different divisions now.” The tactical droid says annoying Grievous to no end.

Grievous growls as the base is rocked by explosions. “Report, what was that?” Grievous demands.

“From our scan, it seems the enemy just made bombing runs on our base.” The tactical droid says.

Grievous growls again, knowing that a starfighter shouldn’t be able to weave through their defences and glares as he hated the droids and couldn’t tell the difference between them and a jet fighter. Both needing different approaches to effectively defend against. Grievous knew help wasn’t coming as he had been asking questions and many of the upper command such as San Hill and even Count Dooku started distancing themselves from him. He was on his own, betrayed once more.

“Forget this. Useless as ever.” He grumbles to himself as he walks away as another explosion rocked the base.

“Sir, intruders detected. Looks like clones and mandalorians.” A droid says.

‘So you have come my son. This may be my last stand, but I will go down with pride.’ Grievous thinks not fazed.

“Hold here and keep holding the line. I will not come back.” He said heading out the door.

The droid waited a few minutes processing what to do before starting. “Start relaying orders to the outlining u…” The tactical droid was cut off when a bomb was dropped on where they were destroying the command room.

“For all their processing power, these droids lack instincts. I had almost forgotten what it was like to face the ruthlessness of a warrior people and not just the jedi.” Grievous says to himself before hearing a clone yell. “There, it’s Grievous, blast him.” He seems to roll his eyes as he turns to the clones and takes out his lightsaber.

The clones fired and Grievous did his best to block and retreat from their fire. “This is Fang, we have spotted Grievous and are in pursuit.” A clone reported in.

“Belay that Fang. Head to the secondary communications cut the droids off from each other. The others have Grievous.” Ahsoka orders over the comms.

“Copy that sir.” Fang replied.

Grievous breathes hard as he runs, unsure why the clones were not pursuing him until he heard a shot and his left leg joint was damaged by what he could only assume was an armor piercing bullet.

“I think you can take it from here.” He heard behind him.

“Hello Rael.” Grievous says favoring his right leg.

Rael frowns as he walks slowly to him while Blitz walks away.

“The chief has left what to do with you to me. So do you now see, after all this time, you have been manipulated and used by Dooku and his master?” Rael asks, aiming at his head.

Grievous growls softly. “And I assume you know what it feels like?”

“No, I pity you father as unlike you everything I have done was by choice. If I kill you, my vengeance won’t end here. I will continue on until Dooku and his master are dead.” Rael says with the same fire that Grievous once had when fighting the Huk.

Grievous huffs. “Good, then maybe that means you won’t hold back?”

“But the time is not right. I must wait for my vengeance against the sith, but killing you will only benefit them. Capture him.” Rael orders.

Grievous goes wide eyed as a metal net is suddenly on him and he struggles for a bit and tries to cut it before a shock is sent through it and he yells out before being knocked out and falls to the ground.

“I haven’t forgiven you and may never will, but I will use you to further my goals.” Rael says as they start dragging him away.

“Shall we before everything may go to shit?” Blitz asks walking up.

“Thank you for this chief.” Rael says.

“We all need closure Rael. I just let you do what you thought was right.” Blitz says.

Rael sighs. “But only the future can tell which is which.”

“Maybe, but for now we have scored a victory that will resound across the theater of war. The republic and jedi will not be able to do much with Grievous alive so I have people in place to negotiate for us to keep him. Greed will keep him out of the enemy Sith hands.” Blitz says as they walk outside to see the last of the droids being mopped up.

Rael smiles. “At least the war is over so that makes my hunt that much easier.”

“Don’t be so sure. We must wait and watch. The enemy wants us out of the war. We most likely are a hindrance to their plans at this point.” Blitz says.

“Is that why we have had to kill those dark acolytes since we came back from the rest?” Rael asks.

“Exactly. They want us and our weapons gone bad. I wonder what they are willing to pay for it though?” Blitz wonders out loud.

Rael blinks and looks at him. “How much territory does the republic have?”

“I do not know, but unless they are bordering our territory, the Alliance wouldn’t go for it.” Blitz says.

Rael raises an eyebrow. “So they want them to pull out in the moment when we are on the last planet? Usually you would try and have them on for extra manpower just in case for a bit.”

“I have come to realize that victory in this war was never the goal. They want something else. I can not think of what it is yet, but I know this victory is not what they want.” Blitz says.

Rael nods. “Yeah, considering that this place is mostly a staging post and it would be useless in the coming peace times.”

“Also the Separatists sent no reinforcements. From the sources we bought in their ranks, we know Grievous was asking questions. They didn’t like that. Now we have to let our diplomats work fast to do this before the Sith learn we captured, not killed him.” Blitz says seeing Ahsoka’s white command wolf walk up.

“Okay, most of the ground forces are done for.” Ahsoka said as the canopy opened and she jumped out.

“Grievous has been captured instead of killed and the Separatists won’t send a fleet to back them up here…so have you made your decision?” Blitz asks.

“Yeah, it’s time I leave the Jedi, even if temporarily.” Ahsoka says, sighing.

“How will you break the news to the two masters?” Blitz asks.

Ahsoka shrugs. “I don’t know. Maybe a little talk once we get back and a final goodbye before we separate.”

“Master Yoda knows about these thoughts already, doesn’t he?” Blitz asks sitting on a crate.

Ahsoka nods as she looks down the hole of the docking areas and the troops below cleaning up. “Yep, told him what I could.”

“We have done all we could. The enemy has won their war, no matter the outcome and we must prepare for the next.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka looks back at him. “Another war huh?”

“It won’t be within this decade I can say that for sure. The clones might not live to see it.” Blitz says soberly.

Ahsoka sighs. “Strange that now it’s all over. Most of the clones just know and do war. What are they going to do now?”

“The sith will probably keep them and the droids as a military for now. From there, I can only guess, though I bet the only thing it means for the Jedi is nothing good.” Blitz says.

Ahsoka shakes her head. “The only thing you could do is still teach who you could.”

“This war will not end with our generation I fear. The next might also have to bare the burden.” Blitz says as a transport arrives.

Ahsoka carefully looks at him. “Even your kids?”

Blitz says nothing and heads to the transport. ‘That is the last thing you want huh?’ Ahsoka thinks before she and Rael follow.

Blitz looks at a paper delivered to him as Anakin sits nearby depressed. “She told you too huh?” Blitz asks.

Anakin nods and sighs. “What is making her leave the order?”

“I think it’s sort of like a mid life crisis. She is going out to find her place in the galaxy.” Blitz says.

Anakin sighs. “So where do you think she’s headed then?”

“Hard to say, maybe to find answers on the sith conspiracy, but that is not the only bad news. I just received this.” Blitz says handing him the paper.

Anakin takes it and reads it over. “What is it?”

“In gratitude for their aid, we hereby give the Citadel alliance the outer rim sectors of: Wazta, Koradin, Kriz, Varada, Tunka, Rayter, Seitia, Saijo, and Kallea. We thank you once again for your aid and will honor the lives given for this. Then it goes on from there very diplomatically saying we have to withdraw all our men, ships and units back into our territory. The council of the citadel has already agreed to it.” Blitz says.

Anakin sighs and throws away the paper. “Unbelievable.”

“Someone wants us out of the war badly. Watch your backs. You have enemies within the senate as well. Also, we will be taking Grievous with us as the Jedi don’t kill prisoners and the senate wants nothing more to do with him.” Blitz says handing him another paper of official orders.

Anakin raises an eyebrow. “How the heck did you get him?”

“Take a closer look.” Blitz says.

“...to take Grievous and ten thousand credits.” Anakin reads.

“They are literally paying us to take him off your hands.” Blitz says.

Anakin raises an eyebrow. “That is weird. Unless he has a bounty, I sincerely doubt this right now.”

“I think the separatists pulled some strings in your senate. They no longer want Grievous as shown with the lack of reinforcements, but also don’t want you to get anything from him. Someone is getting paid off here.” Blitz says.

Anakin shakes his head. “Think we can talk to him for a bit?”

“We have been given twelve hours to get everything and leave. You have till then probably. I’ll keep the bureaucrats busy. Just don’t kill him. They will know you talked to him if he is roughed up or dead.” Blitz says.

Anakin sighs as he gets up. “I’ll try not to.”

“You want Obi-Wan to know or keep him in the dark as well?” Blitz asks.

Anakin frowns. “I have to figure some things on my own for now.”

“Got it, keep him busy too. Also Anakin, in case I don’t get to see you again, I wish you well.” Blitz says.

Anakin nods. “You too.” He said before walking off.

“No, luck?” Blitz asks.

“No, it seems Grievous was cut off from military moments recently. All he gave me in the end to his knowledge might not be even credible anymore.” Anakin says.

“The enemy always seems to be a step ahead, don’t they?” Blitz asks.

Anakin nods. “Seems to me that we are now cut off from intelligence. I doubt we are going to find more.”

“Maybe Ahsoka will have more luck and someday bring us her finding so we can finally take out the head of this snake.” Blitz says.

Anakin shrugs. “Until then, it’s best to wait and hope nothing goes the negative way.”

“Well Anakin it has been a pleasure. At first I didn’t think we would get along, let alone like each other.” Blitz says offering a hand.

Anakin chuckles and shakes his hand. “You too. I never expected to have worked well the whole time.”

“Mostly it is because we know how to fight in a war unlike many. Stay safe.” Blitz says before Anakin left on a shuttle to the republic Venator-class Star Destroyer.

“Alright men, plot a course for home.” Blitz orders.

“The war is over for us Twi.” Blitz says on a holocall on his way down to the planet.

Twilight smiles. “We are missing you here and so do the foals.”

“Well I am almost home…the true enemy is not defeated Twi.” Blitz states.

Twilight sighs. “So then you have to go back?”

“No, the treaty with the republic doesn’t allow us to do that, but all the clans know so we are going to prepare for the coming war.” Blitz says.

Twilight looks worried now. “How long?”

“I’m not sure it will even be this decade.” Blitz says.

Twilight looks behind her to the foals playing around. “So possibly them huh?” She asks looking back to the screen.

“Yes, I am sad to say.” Blitz says.

Twilight frowns. “I hate this.”

“You and me both.” Blitz says.

Twilight tries to smile. “Fluttershy is in the last month now and Zecora is here too. Guess you missed the whole moving day. Also, Zecora is wondering when you are coming to help massage her stomach.”

Blitz chuckles. “How is the soon to be mother?” Blitz asks.

Twilight smiles. “Fluttershy is really preparing for the new foal. Got a room and everything ready. Zecora is also doing the same with the spare room next to hers. At this point, I should probably have rooms made underground.”

“Oh don’t be silly, we can always add on more. Also, guess who came back with me.” Blitz says.

Twilight smirks. “Um…Ahsoka?”

“You bet your flank I did.” Ahsoka says right behind him.

Twilight giggles and then looks worried. “What about Spike and the girls?”

Blitz sighs. “Luckily, if he keeps doing some small time jobs and trades, he should be fine. He’ll come down soon enough once it’s all settled down and can be manageable from down there.”

“Should we prepare for an awards ceremony for the citadel?” Twilight asks.

“I hope not. I have enough honors and medals.” Blitz says jokingly.

“Considering they are weighing down the current shelves at this point.” Mary said walking past.

“You still have that griffon statue mom.” Blitz reminds.

“Touche.” Mary says.

“Alright Twi, I will be on the first shuttle down. You want me to ride home on my speeder bike or will you be picking me and Ahsoka up?” Blitz asks.

Twilight smiles. “I’ll come there. I’m sure there are a few who want to meet you first.”

“If they are diplomats, can I wait till after I rest?” Blitz asks.

Twilight rolls her eyes. “If I was over there, I would hit you over the head. It’s the foals sweetie. There are a few that need to be talked to. They are entering the teenage stage. Especially Arcane. He’s smarter than we give him credit for.”

Blitz chuckles. “I don’t doubt that. What do I need to talk to about our troublemaker squad?”

Twilight sighs. “Future now. It’s time for them to get ready. And it’s time for the father to put in a really big talk.”

Blitz rubs his head. “Okay, I’ll see what I can do.”

Ahsoka smirks. “So is it the big male and female talk?” She asks as Blitz blushes.

Twilight giggles. “No, just a simple talk.”

Blitz sighs as he keeps rubbing his head. “I already said yes.”

Twilight grins. “But if they ask, might as well give it.”

Blitz groans. “Only the boys. Might need a griffon for Blazer though.”

Ahsoka snickers as Twilight giggles. “I’ll get the others to help with female things if Sunshine asks for it.”

Blitz sighs. “Just get them. I’ll give them a talk one on one.”

Twilight nods and cuts the line. “She’s chipper. Though maybe it’s because she might see your face light up when they ask the biggest question.” Ahsoka said, trying not to snicker.

Blitz groans as he rubs his face in despair.

Blitz shakes his head slightly as he does his work or rather, typing up the last papers needed for his end of the war time. “Thank goodness at least and I won’t be missing my foals’ births anymore.” He said to himself before there was a knock on the door. “Come in.”

He watches as the door opens and raises an eyebrow at the sight of Arcane actually about the size of a full grown stallion. “Hey dad.” He said, having his young voice still, but a bit gravely.

Blitz smiles and puts his datapad away. “Wow, much has changed.”

Arcane smiles as he seems to find the floor interesting. “Yeah. So um…what the heck can I talk about?” He asks himself.

Blitz chuckles. “Anything on your mind right now.”

Arcane takes a deep breath before exhaling. “Okay…um…is the war really over?”

Blitz nods and smiles. “Yep, so I might be around for a long time. No more going off for years and only having a week or two together. Nope, staying my foals. Though the paperwork might increase considering your mother is a main diplomat for the planet.”

Arcane smiles at that. “So then…what happens with us, me and my brothers and sisters?”

Blitz sighs. “Live out the life you want to. Some of you may be more controlled than others considering we are high ranking for this planet, your mother included so you and your sister are going to be a little bit watched and might be expected to take over our jobs a bit. Don’t worry, we’ll help out where we could. I’m sure you can do it.”

Arcane groans. “Great, more work.”

Blitz chuckles. “How’s school if you have that much work?”

Arcane shrugs. “Fine I guess.”

Blitz points at him. “And that’s a sign you have something.”

Arcane groans a bit louder. “How do you deal with somepony who likes you?”

“Aren’t you a little young to be thinking about that?” Blitz jokes.

Arcane shrugs. “Some of the grown ups are actually saying they want to try to date me. I’m eight.” He said groaning.

“I’ll have a talk with them son. It’s probably because you look like a full grown stallion.” Blitz says hugging Arcane.

Arcane sighs in relief and hugs him back. “So…I have been learning a lot. Auntie Terra has been teaching a lot of magic and mommy Ahsoka has been talking to me through the calls. Teaching me through that way.”

“Don’t get too far ahead of yourself son, you still have a long way to go.” Blitz says.

Arcane smiles. “Sure. Can you teach me a few things too?”

“Of course.” Blitz says.

Arcane smiles and hugs him tight. “Thanks dad.”

Blitz groans from his squeezing. “Oh yeah. You got my strength alright. Can you let me go a bit?” He asks, tapping his leg.

Arcane looks sheepish. “Sorry.” He said, lightening his hug.

Blitz chuckles as he pats his side. “Okay, why don’t you send in the others?”

Arcane nods and lets him go and walks out. “Okay. Bye dad.” He said heading out the door.

Blitz chuckles as he sits down on his bed again and sighs. “Okay, it’s either Blazer or…” He stops as more knocks came to his door. “Come in.”

The door opens again and in walks Blazer with some heavy street clothes. “Hey dad.”

Blitz raises an eyebrow. “What’s with the gangster clothes?”

Blazer blushes and looks sheepish. “Yeah, I just like them.”

Blitz chuckles. “I was like you once. Wanted to look at that. I…grew out of once I realized that it didn’t help me much out there.”

Blazer blinks. “Really?”

Blitz shrugs. “Well I was being shot at.”

Blazer chuckles. “Wow. So what should I do about that filly now? I mean…she’s nice right now.”

“That is up to you my son.” Blitz says ruffling his head.

Blazer smiles and hugs him. “Thanks dad. So how long are you going to stay here?”

“The war is over son. I am here to stay.” Blitz says.

Blazer cheers and hugs him tight. “Alright!”

Blitz chuckles and hugs his son back. “Now we are going to start training you more.” Blitz says.

Blazer pales. “Um…”

“It will be fun.” Blitz reassures.

Blazer gulps. “Promise you would go easy?” He asks meekly.

“You shall see son. Now time to go see your mother ok?” Blitz asks.

Blazer nods and gives him one last hug. “Great to see you again dad.”

“Best you get out of here before your sister eats all the food.” Blitz jokes.

Blazer rolls his eyes and let’s go and walks out. “See you later dad.”

“See ya. That just leaves Azure.” Blitz says.

“And I’m here.” Azure said walking in with a wardrobe change with a hooded shirt. “Hi dad. Great to have you back.”

“Hey son, giving your mother trouble?” Blitz jokes.

Azure rolls his eyes. “No, of course not. Though I do ask for some blood.”

“That’s my boy.” Blitz says hugging him.

Azure looks up at him. “Me asking for blood is okay?”

“Yes, it’s part of who you are. Your body needs to feed on blood every so often. Just like your mother does.” Blitz says.

Azure smiles. “I thought you didn’t know this whole time.”

“Oh I did. Two of your mothers, Vinyl, use me as a source of blood every so often.” Blitz says.

Azure blinks. “Why you? Why not a blood pack?”

“Because they find my blood a delicacy. That is why your mothers all drink blood from me in packs if they can help it.” Blitz says.

Azure smiles a bit. “So why can’t I drink from you or others?”

“Well your mothers, Octavias, can’t from others because they are pure vampires and would spread vampirism. You and the Vinyls are only half breed meaning you can without spreading it.” Blitz explains.

Azure blinks. “So can I?”

“It is also a sign of affection.” Blitz adds.

Azure just became confused. “What?”

“Like how you see me and your mother’s kiss from time to time.” Blitz says.

Azure sticks his tongue out. “Blah.”

“Same if you bite someone’s neck.” Blitz says.

Azure shakes his head. “Even more blah.”

“Well anything else you want to ask my son?” Blitz asks.

Azure shakes his head. “Not really. But I’m glad you are back with us.” He said hugging him.

“Thanks my boy. Also, I have a job for you. Inform all your siblings I won’t be gone for long periods of time like that for a long time.” Blitz says.

Azure cheers and hugs him tight.

Blitz chuckles and hugs him back. “Okay, go on and send in the next one.” He dramatizes.

Azure chuckles and nuzzles him. “Sure. See ya later dad.” He said before running out and turning one way. “He’s staying for a long time!”

“Yay!” He hears his many foals.

Blitz chuckles as he sits down and waits for the next one to walk in. “I love my life.”

“It took this long for Minerva to gather the parts?” Spike asks as he stood on the command deck as Minerva worked around a robot and Blitz and the girls were with him with Tek looking at everything.

“Tek, you see something you like?” Blitz asks, grabbing him and holding him.

Tek looks up at him. “Can I work with uncle Spike?”

“When you get older.” Blitz says petting him.

“This is so cool. We’re going to see the A.I. of the extranet in the flesh…or rather the metal.” Scootaloo said as she wore some clothes that covered her up with the rest of the girls and had a few ranks on it that was the same as them.

“Alright, let us start. You ready?” Blitz asks.

Minerva nods as she connects a cord to the still robot. “The question is of how it will work the system. So I will place in a few ‘life’ files. This will allow it to mimic organic core things needed to survive.” She said working on a computer. “Still…we are teaching it.” She said as the lights flicker on the ship.

“Remind me again why you choose the ship?” Spike asks.

“Because we are right next to a comm buoy and it gives all access.” Blitz informed as Spike shrugged.

“Ready.” Scootaloo says.

Minerva nods as all the computer screens flicker and then die out. “Sir?” A commander a bit below asks.

“Wait for it.” Spike said before onto the main screen came on and it had a prompt. He sighs and types in the needed place. “Okay, this should do it.” He said before entering it and the robot’s lights and system flickers on before it opens its eyes. “It should have all language packs so it should be able to speak.” He said standing in front of the girls a bit.

“Even huttese?” Blitz asks.

Spike shrugs. “If there is a language pack out there, it can speak and understand. Heck, translate if it wanted.”

“Let us get Eve awake.” Blitz says.

Minerva smiles as she finishes the downloading and disconnects the line. “Okay, open those optics and tell us what you see.” Minerva said, checking over the body.

“Ok Tek, ask your friend to respond.” Blitz says.

Tek smiles and jumps out of his hooves before walking to the body. “Five, two, one.” He said and the robot opens its eyes while making an eerie red glow in the dim dark.

“Subject: Tek. Son of Blitzkrieg, commander, and Minerva, former artificial intelligence. Species, pony, note: techno organic.” They heard Eve say from the body in a female tone.

“Eve, state your function.” Blitz says.

Eve ‘blinks’. “Function: To be family with subject Tek as friend.”

“Run diagnostic on your system.” Blitz says.

“Body: Functioning at maximum capacity and efficiency. Connection status: One hundred percent.” Eve stated.

Spike frowns. “That means she still connected to the whole extranet. If anyone grabs hold of her, she can get anything on it, even the ones deep down. Time for your teachings Blitz. Like a new foal.”

“Very well.” Blitz says as Tek gets onto Minerva. Eve blinks as she looks to Blitz as he walks up. “Come here.” He said, picking her up and placing her on his back. “Alright, we’ll see you later Spike.”

Spike smirks. “You sure you don’t want to come to Omega with me and see Aria again?”

Blitz chuckles. “No, I had enough of her petting for once in my life. Why, you had to deal with it?”

Spike just smirks.

“So, explain to me why I shouldn’t just lock you up and keep you around? Unless you are one of those talking ones.” Aria asks as she looks at the young dragon.

Spike raises an eyebrow. “Lady, I grow to be a big motherfucking dragon. And I mean big. And yes, I will go for the station’s power core, rip it out, hot wire it, and make it explode. Want to lock me up now?” He asks with the same expression.

Aria actually lets a smile through.

“You threatened Aria?” Blitz asks surprised.

Spike shrugs. “She was going to lock me like you. I had to stand up for myself. Come to think of it, the guards did say that is one of the rare times she smiled.”

“For the love of…send one of our diplomats to smooth things over as she sells us fuel at a small discount.” Blitz says.

Spike sighs. “Fine. I’ll get on that.”

“Actually, Apple Bloom will get on that.” Blitz corrects himself. “Celestia knows we need another Celestia damn incident.”

“Got it cuz.” Apple Bloom says.

Spike frowns. “Maybe I should stay out of dealings and do it by computer.” He said to himself.

“Then that breaks your rule of going out after being cooped up too long.” Slender pointed out.

“Time for his next thing?” Blitz asks, seeing the whistle in her mouth.

Spike groans as he rubs his face. “Ridley, wake up!” He yells and throws a piece of metal at the sleeping dragon hanging from a metal strut on the ceiling.

“Ahh!” Ridley yells as he suddenly let’s go with his tail and falls to the ground. “Oh. What the heck?” He asks, getting up.

“I’ll leave you to it.” Blitz says before Slender blows the whistle.

Ridley groans. “Again?” He asks getting up to the console to take Spike’s place as Spike walks off with Slender before she whistles again and he starts jogging with every step.

Minerva smiles as they walk away. “He’s doing fine. Even after this long. I’m surprised he was able to hold that anger for three years.”

“Now home you sexy thing.” Blitz says to Minerva.

Minerva hits his side. “Blitz, not in front of Tek.”

“Come on Tek, time to go home.” Blitz says.

Tek was looking at a console before looking at him when he heard his name. “Okay.” He said following him.

Blitz smirks. “What are you doing?”

Tek blinks as he keeps following. “I’m looking through the system. The security is atrocious. I am fixing it.”

“Good boy.” Blitz says rubbing his mane.

Tek smiles as Eve keeps looking at him from atop Blitz’s back. “Also, there is a file made from you and it has rated videos and pictures. Seems to be under a bit harder security system.”

Minerva raises an eyebrow at Blitz as he chuckles nervously before looking sharply at Tek. “Don’t look through that. You will gain access to something like that when you are older.”

“But, daddy…” Tek whines.

“No.” Blitz said simply and continues walking as Eve actually tilts her head at this conversation as she looks through the file.

“Eve, stop that.” Blitz says knowing what she was up to.

Eve blinks to him as she tilts her head again. “To the reason why? I have obtained images and videos of these actions and words while under the level.”

“You must learn about the here and now and not just files.” Blitz says.

Eve blinks as Tek jumps onto Minerva’s back and sits down and looks at her. “It’s really cool what you can obtain by just sitting outside.”

“If you weren’t going to learn about this world first hand, then you might as well not have come out of the net.” Blitz says.

Eve blinks and looks at him. “I have ‘come out’ because of the subject Tek.”

“Yes and he wants you to experience this world.” Blitz says.

Tek smiles. “Yeah, it’s so cool.”

Eve tilts her head. “Cool.” She said as the word sounded foreign to her.

Minerva smiles. “It’s so strange to hear such a grown up voice come out of a little filly body.”

“Adjusting.” Eve says before her voice became more filly like.

Blitz raises an eyebrow. “Now you are adapting.” He said before smiling.

“How much until completion?” Eve asks, her voice now more higher than her last.

“You shall see.” Blitz says.

“So let me get this straight, you want to open an academy to train others to prepare for the war that is to come?” Twilight asks.

“Basically, yes. Both the military and those who will one day wield the force will attend and learn from the best we can offer.” Blitz says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. “So where?”

“That is the question. I want someplace that can also have an airstrip, a vehicle course, and an obstacle course.” Blitz says.

Twilight rubs her head. “I’ll see what I can do.”

“Oh come on Twi, we both know that it will be no problem for you.” Blitz says.

Twilight smiles a bit. “Yeah, I am. Just don’t mess this up or blow it out of proportion.”

“I won’t. This is for our future.” Blitz says.

Twilight keeps rubbing her head. “Okay, I’ll see about getting the place built up. But the way, when is Spike coming down? I really want him to visit us or at least stay for a bit.”

“Oh he and the girls are fixing relationships with Aria after Spike insulted and threatened her.” Blitz says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. “How did he do that?”

“I have a recording.” Blitz says.

Twilight stares at the recording as it plays. “He said that?!”

“Yes. Let’s hope she will still give us that discount.” Blitz says.

Twilight stops and points a hoof at him. “How much is fuel at regular price anyway?”

“We have an eight percent discount for that premium fuel.” Blitz says.

Twilight sighs as she facehooves. “Oh Spike. What are we going to do with you?”

“Let Slender punish him?” Blitz asks.

“Sir, we have a report.” A mandalorian says walking up.

“Speak.” Blitz says.

“The C.I.S. have launched a major assault on Coruscant.” He says.

“Understood. Return to your post.” Blitz says.

Twilight frowns. “Does this mean you have to go back?”

“No, the war is over for us, but it does mean the war is in its final stages as they will be betting most of their forces on taking the planet and the jedi and clones will defend it.” Blitz says.

Twilight sighs. “Well…at least it will be the last battle around us at all. Unless you count the territory disputes on our planet.”

“Leave those to me and the navy.” Blitz says.

Twilight looked confused a bit. “Why do you call it a navy when it’s an army?”

“Because we have ships and as such, we are called a navy. The terrestrial force is a part of it, but they have a technically different name.” Blitz says.

Twilight nods in understanding. “I can see that reason now. So what are you going to do now?”

“Raise the foals and ravage my wives mostly.” Blitz says playfully.

Twilight smirks. “So…want us to wear that special outfit Zecora has been getting us?”

Blitz smirks. “Maybe later. I promised the girls I would spend time with the newest members of the family.” Blitz says leaning onto her.

Twilight sighs. “Alright, come on. They have been waiting for you.” She said leading him along.

“I can’t wait to meet them and I get to watch something sexy all the way there.” Blitz says.

Twilight giggles and shakes her flank. “Oh I can’t wait till it would be like the old days. Where it was just the family and your crazy acts.”

“Oh, we both know you want me back for the sex appeal I bring.” Blitz jokes.

Twilight chuckles. “Yep. Maybe not. Or maybe we just want the wild ways you can handle us all.”

“Now that Ahsoka is here and officially left the Jedi order, how long until I bed her you think?” Blitz asks.

Twilight grins. “Maybe a week. Or just after the first date you might have with her tonight.”

“Well time to get in there and has Zecora or Fluttershy named the two newest members?” Blitz asks.

Twilight nods. “Yep. Fluttershy has a little pegasus filly named Water Ripple. She has a red mane and dark yellow coat. She’s like her mother. Always shy and hiding in her mother’s mane. Zecora has got a little zebra colt named Mystic Art. Though he probably wanted to see his father.”

“Oh that is cute.” Blitz says as Twilight opens a door.

“What is?” Fluttershy asks nuzzling Water as Clemente sits on top of her head.

“Guess who Shy.” Blitz says.

Fluttershy looks over and gasps as Water rushes into her mane and hides. “Blitz.” She cheered and rushed over to him and nuzzles him as Clemente jumped onto his head.

“Hey there you two. Sorry I just missed the birth of our filly.” Blitz says.

Fluttershy smiles and tries to search her mane for Water. “Where are you my little one?”

“Hum…what is this?” Blitz asks before reaching in and pulling out a struggling filly.

Fluttershy smiles and nuzzles Water to calm her down. “It’s okay. That’s daddy.”

“Hi there my little Ripple.” Blitz says before nuzzling her.

Water struggles and tries to get away from him in his hooves.

“Oh?” Blitz asks before raspberrying her, making her laugh.

Fluttershy giggles as Water starts to try and grab him and nuzzle him. “She loves you now.”

“Your daddy is silly huh?” Blitz asks, spying her little fangs.

Fluttershy chuckles as Water kisses his nose. “She now really loves you.”

“Ok, back to mommy so she can feed that little tummy of yours.” Blitz says tickling it.

Water giggles and keeps muzzling and Fluttershy smiles as he gives her back to her. “She’s amazing isn’t she?” Fluttershy asks.

“She is like her mother fangs and all.” Blitz says

Fluttershy blushes. “Yes, one of my foals finally has my side of being a fruit bat. Just be happy she just has to eat fruits.”

“And her mother’s milk.” Blitz says as Water’s stomach rumbles.

Water starts to tear up to cry and sob. “Oh don’t cry. Let me get you something.” Fluttershy said, taking her away.

“Next, Zecora and Mystic.” Blitz says as Clemente chases his mother.

Twilight smiles and leads him to a corner in the room where Zecora was cooking something and Mystic was sitting nearby, watching his mother work. “You have returned Blitz.” She said as she still worked.

“Yes and I see we have a new addition.” Blitz says getting on the ground to be eye to eye with Mystic.

Mystic coos and places his hooves on his nose. “Bah.”

“Oh, is that what you have to say to your father, little one?” Blitz asks jokingly.

Mystic smiles. “Bah bah.” He said hugging his nose.

“So Zecora, how is being a mother like?” Blitz asks.

Zecora smiles and turns to him. “Amazing. For all my life, I have never had joy like him.”

“Well I will wager he won’t be the only one if you know what I mean.” Blitz says rubbing Mystic’s stomach.

Mystic giggles and laughs as he keeps trying to hug his nose. “Bah.”

“Oh Blitz, you shouldn’t tease like that.” Zecora says smirking.

“Who said I was just teasing?” Blitz says as he lets Mystic try to climb on him.

Zecora chuckles and puts the ladle away and goes over to him and hugs him. “You have changed my life.”

“Maybe, but for now, it is time for you to nurse, don’t you think?” Blitz asks as Mystic’s stomach rumbles.

Mystic blinks at his stomach and looks to them confused. “Bah?”

“Oh, you hungry little one? Let momma help with that.” Zecora says taking him.

Blitz smiles and nuzzles them. “I’ll see you later. I have to check on the rest of the family.” He said before walking away.

“This way, so who first?” Twilight asks.

Blitz smiles. “My vampiric wives.”

“Oh, they should be feeding all of their foals right now.” Twilight says leading the way.

Blitz chuckles. “So how are they like?”

Twilight smiles and stops in front of another door and opens it to find the Vinyls and Octavia’s with all their foals mostly feeding on blood packs.

“Guess who.” Blitz says walking in.

They all looked up and smiled while three looked confused. “Blitz!” They cheer.

“So where are they?” Blitz asks, smiling at him.

E. Vinyl smiles and lifts the foal in her lap and he finds a unicorn filly with an orange coat and white mane. “Meet Glitter Knight.”

“Hey there Glitter.” Blitz says sweetly, leaning in as all the other foals climbed onto him.

Glitter coos and reaches for him. “Bah bah.”

“Oh?” Blitz asks leaning in and Glitter grabs his horn.

Glitter laughs and pokes at the sharpened tip. “Oh.” She said looking at her hoof.

“Careful my little one.” E. Vinyl says, putting a small set of headphones on her head.

Glitter laughs and tries to adjust them to her head.

“Already making her like you huh?” Blitz asks.

E. Vinyl looks proud. “Yep, have to make my fillies like me. Right Glitter?”

Glitter claps her hooves as E. Vinyl turns on a song for her.

Blitz chuckles and turns to E. Octavia. “And my human born cello mare?”

E. Octavia smiles, showing an earth filly with a brown coat and a black mane who was nursing from her. “My little Thundering Boom.”

Blitz smiles and helps move the blanket up to her and covers him up. “There we go. Full privacy.”

E. Octavia kisses his cheek. “Thanks my love.”

“That just leaves my succubus wife.” Blitz says looking over to her as she looked to be protectively wrapped around something.

S. Vinyl smiles as she keeps her wings closed around herself. “Hey Blitz.”

“The foal napping?” Blitz asks.

S. Vinyl nods and waves him over and he leans close. “Take a look.” She whispers and opens the top of her wings a bit and shows a unicorn filly with a light blue coat and black mane sleeping on her stomach.

“What’s her name?” Blitz whispers as she closes the wings back up.

S. Vinyl smiles. “Moon Waver.”

“She is precious.” Blitz says before kissing S. Vinyl.

S. Vinyl smiles into the kiss and let’s go a bit. “You better check up on the others.”

“Ok, but first.” Blitz says before going to Vinyl and Octavia and kisses them both.

Both of them laugh and giggle. “Oh, who’s a funny hubby?” Vinyl asks, nuzzling him.

“Me and now some foals need you two.” Blitz says.

Both of them smile and head to their foals and start to clean them up after they had a messy meal as Blitz leaves with Twilight as she still stood at the door.

“So who is next after that?” Blitz asks.

Twilight smiles as she falls in line with him. “DD and Night Glider and Soarin are visiting them and making sure they are alright.” She said as they moved to another door and opened it to find the three mares all in chairs or on a couch.

“Oh, making sure Night isn’t ravaging either.” Blitz jokes.

Soarin smiles. “Oh she is. Just trying to be subtle.”

“No, I am not.” Night says defensively.

“Hey there you three.” Blitz says.

They all turn to smiles and laugh. “Hey Blitz.” Soarin said holding her foal in her hooves.

“Hey there you three.” Blitz says walking closer.

Soarin smiles as she shows the filly in her hooves that had a sky blue coat and a dark blue mane. “Say hello to Sky Strike. Ready to take the skies.”

“Hey there Sky.” Blitz says as the filly sleepily rubs her eyes.

Sky looks up and smiles at him. “Da.”

“Hey there you sleepy little filly.” Blitz says shaking her hoof.

Sky smiles and tries to mimic his hoof shaking.

“Oh, you’re a smart one.” Blitz says, turning into a pegasus and moves her wing with his.

Sky laughs and tries to play with his wing with hers.

Soarin smiles and pets Sky’s head.

“You still have questions about motherhood or have the other girls told you everything?” Blitz asks.

Soarin shakes her head. “No. I am fine. I can’t thank you enough for helping me.”

“Now let’s let this little one have her nap. Would you like that?” Blitz asks.

Sky nods sleepily and rests against Soarin.

“She loves her mommy.” Blitz says before kissing Soarin.

Night chuckles. “Where’s mine and the foal?”

“We all take turns.” Blitz says patting Soarin’s mane before walking to Night.

Night grins as Blitz leans in before smiling and she smiles before he pets her head mane she frowns. “Blitz.”

“Yes?” Blitz asks coyly.

Night raises an eyebrow. “Kiss.”

“Show me a foal and I will consider it.” Blitz teases making Soarin and DD snicker.

Night rolls her eyes before taking the blanket off of her slowly and shows a dark blue pegasus colt with a black mane. “Meet Night Shifter.”

Blitz kisses her before looking at the nursing foal. “He is a hungry one isn’t he?” Blitz asks.

Night nods. “Yeah, he might be a little pudgy later in life.”

“Nah, once he starts flying, he will work off those pounds and if he is pudgy as a kid, he will be thin as a teenager.” Blitz says petting Shifter’s mane as he fed.

Night raises an eyebrow. “How would you know?”

“Old mares tale.” Twilight says.

“Like Nightmare Moon.” Blitz pointed out.

“He has you there.” Soarin says.

Twilight pouts cutely.

“Have fun you little one.” Blitz says covering them back up before kissing Night again.

Night smiles as he moves over to DD. “So how’s my changed mare?” He asks, checking her over.

DD smiles. “Just fine. Want to see your foal?” She asks moving some clothes on a bundle around.

“Oh?” Blitz asks petting her flank as he leans in.

DD tries to shoo his hoof away. “Easy Blitz. Here. Meet Blizzard Whirl.” She said as the cloth unraveled to an earth colt with a bright blue mane and a grey coat upon the removal of the cloth, the colt shivers.

“Oh he is precious.” Blitz says as Twilight gives him a blanket and he covers the colt.

DD smiles. “So…staying for a week or two?”

“The war is over for me, love. I ain’t leaving for a good while.” Blitz says.

DD sighs in relief. “Good. The foals need you now. I don’t think they can stand you being apart from them.”

Blitz nods and nuzzles her. “And that’s why I might try and make it permanent.”

“Thank you.” DD says shivering from his stroking her flank this time.

Twilight rolls her eyes. “Blitz, you can eat the supple flesh later. I think it’s time to help me choose a spot.”

Blitz sighs and pulls away from DD while still trying to get as much stroking as he can get. “Fine.”

Twilight shakes her head in amusement before leading him out. “I got a call from Spike. He was able to get an apology to Aria. And then told me that Aria up the discount.”

“How much?” Blitz asks.

Twilight smiles. “I believe Aria’s words were, ‘I haven’t met another me in a long time. So you can have fifteen percent.’” She said and she heard a small cry of pain and looked behind her to see Blitz holding his head. “Blitz?”

“Many for…no, jedi are dying all at once. I can feel it. It has begun.” Blitz says.

Twilight just looks at him in worry.

Author's Note

And that’s the end of part one. Wow, what a ride. From just a little foalnapping to being one of the most badass hunters around. Though we did go crazy and we are now following the Star Wars saga. Heck, when we began, we barely knew where to go to, what to build up towards. It was just snippets from other areas and we built from there. And to think they all started before Twilight got her wings. Wow…that’s long and we are at the end of season five. I say it’s been quite productive. And don’t worry, this story will continue as we are already working on it and we got a whole writing map to work with. Besides, now it’s the underdogs’ time to shine. We are going to jump big so be ready for the longest jump we have ever written. Besides, we haven’t finished Act 1 and it still needs to be written. This is the first story that makes this second arc and it’s our second story we wrote. Long and hard we trudge, but we hope you like the journey up to now. Because you can go onto the next one if it’s there and enjoy how much we had to do.

So thanks for being with us on this first part of the journey. Now time to see if you can take the next arc.

February 24, 2021 - Final Update - You won't believe the amount of editing I had to do. I had to run the last few days for proofreading almost 40 to 50 chapters. So with this final chapter, this story is now done. We now have the squeal to only worry about. And don't worry, I have some chapters lined up for it. Finally, me and my co-author have been working on other stories on fanfiction. Including some original stories too. Three of them in fact. So you can enjoy that on fanfiction and another site too. You'll know if you have already read it on there.