The Dragoon Uprising

by TheGreatDerpHawk

Rating: teen
Tags: Tragedy
Length: 1613

An old foe of Equestria has returned with an army prepared to go to war with the Equestrians.

Discord has returned from his stone prison with an army of dragoons. He has set the peices so that he make overrun Equestria and rule the land. The denizens of the land face war as they prepare to fight for survival.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2012-08-19 03:50:45 UTC

Chapter 1

This is my very first fanfiction and I do hope you readers enjoy it.

Note: The term dragoon can either mean a dragon riding knight or a smaller tiger sized dragon. In this case the latter is applied.

Chapter 1

Wednesday July 8th

Ponyville

Rainbow Dash was flying around town doing her usual showoff routines. While doing some sort of trick she heard a voice call “Rainbow Dash! Hey down here!”. As Dash looked down she noticed Applejack calling for her and she was accompanied by Twilight and Fluttershy.

“Oh hey. Whats the matter guys..” said Dash as she lazily dropped down on the ground and walked over to her friends.

Everypony looked at Dash with upset looks for a few moments until Twilight spoke “Rainbow we just got this message from Princess Celestia and you aren’t gonna believe this.”

Rainbow peeked down at the note as Twilight held it out with her magic.

My Dear Friends

It kills me to have to tell you this tragic news but a royal guard returning from being positioned at the great wasteland far south of Ponyville reported back with horrible things. As I read his letter he carried as he collapsed upon arrival he said that an army of dragoons have amassed at the wasteland and have slain all his fellow guards. I do not understand why these dragoons have suddenly lashed out at us but I fear this may lead to war at this rate. The chief councilor of war affairs has complete dominion over the decisions involving combat situations. That fact worries me as he has said that you six as the bearers of the elements of harmony are the first ones he will draft to combat and I cannot stop him as the decision is his alone.

Sincerely: Princess Celestia of Equestria.

As she finished reading the letter Dash had nothing to say as the news was extremely shocking and also intriguing as the dragoon race was normally very distant and uninvolved in equestrian affairs.

“Wait I thought that dragoons were peaceful creatures.”said Dash as she pondered the situation.

“Yep this sure is strange ain't it Twilight?” said Applejack.

The group thought among themselves as another tragedy was about to happen that none of them would Imagine.

Meanwhile at Canterlot Castle Princess Celestia was talking with her younger sister Princess Luna.

“Oh Luna I just don't know what to do, I mean the Councilor was very clear about going to war with these dragoons and I don't wish for any bloodshed.”

“Sister I don’t know what to tell you. Why can’t you just overrule the judgement the councilor made?”said Luna.

“I told you earlier Luna, the councilor has the final decision on any war affairs as the hot headed fighters of equestria don't think I should make that choice since I wish for peaceful times.”said the elder alicorn. “What I don’t get is who would lead the dragoon army against us?”

“Oh Celestia its adorable how clueless you are, I mean it pretty darn obvious once you think a little.” said a familiar disembodied voice. “now who would lead an army of dragonkin beings against the nation led by the alicorn sisters? Oh right that's who would do such a thing, ME!” the voice bellowed as the room grew dark and a bright light shone in the center of the area. from this light a long serpentine creature appeared that was made of many creatures body parts. This creature was a draconequess and he was known as Discord.

Yes I am starting it out on a cliffhanger note. honestly that was just laziness but I’ll have more soon. The chapters are all gonna be around this length unless I just lose control of creativity. See ya all in chapter 2.

Chapter 2

Note: I own nothing except future OC’s and a little surprise I'm saving for the end. Note for readers on Fimfiction some parts of these notes may have little relevance to you as I had up to chapter 15 complete when I started posting there.

Chapter 2:The Incident and the preparation.

1 week after chapter one.

Canterlot:

Many things went wrong for everypony in Equestria after the day one week earlier. This was especially  apparent for Princess Luna and the bearers of the elements. Luna paced back and forth in the throne room thinking about what to do. Her mane was a mess as she had been restless for days. (Darn It what do I do about all of this?) the night princess thought to herself. (I wish Celestia could help me right now. Darn it why did you have to save me from Discord!?. You should have known I wouldn't know what to do without you sister, but you still saved me instead thinking about our nation.) Luna started to think about that day a week earlier.

Celestia was confused as to why Discord was able to escape and more importantly what he was doing in Canterlot. “Discord how did you escape from your seal?”

“Oh Celestia, did you think I would be content being trapped under a layer of granite for the rest of eternity? Because if you did you're even dumber than that one pink pony that has the element of laughter.”said Discord practically laughing as he ridiculed the princess of the day.”If you really need to know I escaped by having a couple of dragoon followers of mine break the seal by whittling away at it over the course of the past year since I was sealed. The process of the seal wearing down just needed to be sped up a little was all.” Discord was flying around the room summoning random things to amuse himself that made no sense whatsoever as he explained his self.

“Why the hell are you here?” asked Luna obviously angered by his cocky attitude.

“Why that is very simple Princess, I came here to get rid of the two of you so I can start causing chaos to spread throughout the world. You see by getting rid of the two who control the celestial cycle the moon and sun will be thrown out of harmony. The best part is this is only a minor part of my plans, but don’t expect me to tell you two anything else.” As he finished boasting the Draconequess fired a beam of purple energy from his hand at Luna.

Luna had little time to react and did not know what to do.

“No Luna move!” yelled Celestia as she pushed her sister out of the way and took the blast in her stead. The sun princess fell to her side and a small light started to focus at the end of her horn. “Discord I might be weakened but I can still protect this area from your presence.” The light grew in size and then Discord and every thing he summoned disappeared from the castle. Celestia then passed out of consciousness as her sister rushed to her side.

“Celestia please Wake up!” said Luna as she nudged her sister.

3 days later:

Celestia had cast a spell at the last second that shielded Canterlot from the influence of  Discord. After word of this had spread all of Ponyville had been moved to Canterlot, as nowhere else was safe for the ponies. Twilight and her friends had been in preparation for their roles in the upcoming war. Twilight and Rarity had been assigned the roles ranger captains as unicorns were the only pony type with an effective projectile of any means. Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie had been placed in the medical department, a role which Fluttershy specifically requested. Applejack was assigned technical work on the battlefield and Rainbow Dash was given command of a regiment of pegasi.

Rainbow Dash had been sitting in her temporary quarters she had been assigned  in the barracks. The normally outspoken pegasus had been unusually quiet since she was put in this position of authority. The flap of her tent was pushed aside as Soarin and Spitfire entered her quarters. Surprising to the cyan pegasus, her idols from childhood had been placed under her command.

“Commander Rainbow Dash we are here to inform you that Princess Luna has requested you and your friends to meet her for a war council.” said Soarin.

“Thank you for informing me Soarin but don't call me commander. It just feels strange being in a position of authority when I always wanted to join you guys in the wonderbolts.”

“Sorry Dash, I just don’t want like to call you by an improper title since you are my commanding officer”

“That's alright Soarin, I’m just unsure of what to think or do right now. I mean we’re on the verge of open conflict right now. Oh yeah I’m supposed to tell you two your military ranks have been selected. Spitfire you are a lieutenant and Soarin you are captain. Now I need to go to the castle for this meeting., goodbye.”

“Alright Rainbow Dash we’ll be in the barracks if you need anything.”said Spitfire. The cyan pegasus walked out of the tent and took off in the direction of the castle with many thoughts on her mind.

Note:Just as an author's note I'm just gonna go on ahead and reveal everyponies rankings. Applejack is a corporal, Pinkie is PFC, Fluttershy is Also PFC, RD is commander, Twilight and Rarity are Captain’s, Trixie will be in the story sooner or later and her personality will be better than in the show like in the many fics centered around her, and lastly I ask you to please review and I don't mind you guys pointing out mistakes.