A Fourtunate String of Events

Twilight stood in shock. Everything made sense now. Why Cadence acted like how she did, why she casted that spell on Shining!

It made sense now!

Medical was staring out the window, as the sun rose a bit by bit. He was nervously looking at his pocket watch constantly.

Atalic had long since left the room to play his part in the upcoming coup, and Krvava the Changeling looked at Twilight with a tense expression.

“It makes sense...now...” Said Twilight softly.

“Does it?” Asked Krvava; she let out a yawn, I shouldn’t have stayed up all night... she thought to herself.

“Yes, yes it does.:. It explains Cadence’s behavior, and everything! Pretty much everything! Except...”

“Except what?” The Changeling might have been able to read emotions, but she couldn’t read the lavender unicorn’s mind. She could sense sadness, and worry from her.

“Why did they abandon me then?”

“What do you mean?” Inquired Krvava.

“My friends, Shining, and the Princess... they abandoned me during the reherasal... and from what you said they weren’t affected by any magic... so why did they, did they-“

Krvava pulled the mare into a hug, long since detecting the impending emotional crash. Twilight let out a sob, crying her heart out on to the Changeling’s chitin.

Medical stared at the whole ordeal in silence, before choosing to leave the room.

He had seen the modernization Equestria experienced in the last few years, it was something unprecedented, and amazing. Equestria grew stronger and more able to defend itself from foreign threats. No need to fear Griffonian Raiders when you can match their speed with planes. No need to fear Airship fleets when aircraft and anti - aircraft turrets can blow them out of the sky. No need to lose ponies in clearing out an area for mining against Ursa Majors when you had rifles and artillery.

It was Glorious.

But their progress was being impeded. The nobility wished to exploit the common pony who seeked to improve their lives. The Leftists seek to exploit this to destroy the culture of their nation itself. And Equestria itself wasn’t the only one experiencing modernization, other threats were lurking about and preparing to strike.

Only one group can be properly protect and lead Equestria in such times, the Military. The Aristocracy is nothing more than an Oligrachy, the suggestions of Democracy by the Communists were just suggesting for anarchy!

The old must be properly exterminated to bring about Equestria’s true potential! None shall stop the march of history, and does who try will be confined to dustbin of history!

That was why he had thrown his bid into becoming Minister of Defence. A noble would have done their best to persevere ancient military tactics, despite evidence in the advancement of motorization and aerial development. Several of the young commanders in the army were suggesting mass application of these ‘trucks’ as they were called not only to haul supplies, but to bring troops forward to the front and bring about what they called “Lightning Warfare”. An interesting concept that suggested breaking through the enemy’s force and chasing them down as fast as possible, giving them no chance to regroup and rebuild.

It would have been shot down if a noble were in charge of the Ministry. Just more proof that the nobility was to be cleansed away from Equestria.

Add on top of the recent incident that Twilight Sparkle seemed to give away. The Bearers Of Harmony, being disharmonious and abandoning one of their own? That was something unheard of. And Celestia doing the same to her Student? The exact same pony?!

What was this world coming to?

Medical stepped out of the inside of the manor and on to a balcony. It gave a clear view of Equestria from it’s position in Canterlot.

He could see a bit of the Applelousan settlement from here so did Ponyville, and the Everfree seemed to stretch forever to the horizon.

Equestria was a beautiful place, it cannot be lost to the hooves of corrupt nobles and delusional idealists . Somepony had to protect it, who else would do a better job than the Ministry of Defense?

The clouds in the sky, in their ever random shapes, drifted along. The wind flew across it all.

Faust created such a beautiful world, it was their duty to cultivate it. How can do many beings not see it?

Twilight sniffled as she wiped the tears off her face with a tissue. Krvava held the mare as she continued off on her ramble, getting all her worries out.

“...a-and they mocked and called me an egghead!”

It had been... interesting to say the least. Twilight the little young mare had spilled out every secret and fear she had since she could remember. Some of them worried Krvava wondering about her mental health.

Twilight sniffled again, and looked at Krvava. “Why are you here? You said that Queen Chrysalis was planning on taking over Equestria... wait no! Equestria! I gotta tell the -“

Putting a hoof on Twilight’s mouth, Krvava sufficiently “Shhh” -dd the lavender mare into submission.

“Listen, you already know that i’m against Queen Chrysilas, I have friends who are also against her, and Medical Atlas also have troops prepared to deal with her, everything is under control,”

“A-are you sure?”

“Yes,” Krvava turned to the window, the sun was halfway to noon. The coup should already be taking place... she turned back to Twilight, who was looking at the sun. A weird bubble of emotions seemed to be forming in her, just from the sun.

“So... you do know why i’m helping Medical right?” Said the Lieutenant, hoping to change the subject of the conversation and preventing Twilight from having a psychological breakdown.

“With... the coup and all?”

“Yes, yes that,”

“Well you said you wanted to overthrow an unfair Queen... and I can understand... I still don’t understand why Medical wants to overthrow the Princesses though... isn’t it better to have them in power?” Twilight Asked.

“I’ll be honest with you, I also don’t know fully, the stallion’s hoping that with the removal of the Princesses, they can finally bring Equestria to greatness. No more nobles holding them back, no more injustice to the people,”

“I... I could fight for that, I can relate. Nobles are so... annoying,” the mare gave a timid smile at the Changeling who returned it. “I can understand such a revolution,”

“Revolution? No no dear, it’s a changing of government,” Said Medical, entering the room again.

“Isn’t it still like a revolution? You are changing governments... forcefully,”

Medical chuckled. “Well I guess we are. In a few hours, the Equestria you know will be under the hoof of the military, as we bring about proper progress to this land...”

“And what type of progress, do you wish to bring upon?”

“A progress to the an age where all shall prosper, under the watchful gaze... of a proper leader,”

Twilight closed the book and looked at the classroom of fillies and colts. Some of them were half dozing away, and some, well one actually, was carefully taking down notes of today’s lesson.

The school bell rung and it awoke all the ponies that were dozing off. All of them, in a flash, packed everything into their saddlebag, flashed Twilight a salute before rushing out the room and into the hallway.

The aging unicorn smiled at the antics of the younger generation, even if a revolution changed the very fabric of Equestrian society, much still stayed the same.

She then realized that a colt was standing in front of her desk. It was the colt who took notes down diligently.

Twilight with a caring smile looked over the young colt. “And what is it do you want, Feather?”

“W-when are we gonna learn about the North-South d-divide Of Equestria, Ms. Twilight? I heard it was v-very interesting,”

It warmed her heart to see a pony interested in history, after all she was the resident school’s history teacher.

“Next week, now shouldn’t you be out playing with your friends?”

“Umm... oh yes! Aerial said that they were gonna play chase! See ya Miss Twilight!” The colt rushed out the classroom door, leaving Twilight alone.

She leaned back into her chair, and pondered. What is it really worth it? Backing Medical Atlas and giving him legitimacy in becoming Equestria’s ruler?

Science was advancing at such a quick pace it was hard to keep up, and life seemed to be better than it used to be.

Of course; there is the occasional border skirmishes with the monarchists down south. But it was a small thing to fuss over.

Life was... good.

It really was a fortunate string of events.