It had been a couple of days since the capture of Tempest Shadow and due to this the Storm King’s Army has ceased attacking Mt Aris. Fluttershy hummed as she took a sip of tea, Queen Novo doing the same. It was at that moment that a guard flew in “Queen Novo, an Airship baring Equestria’s symbol has arrived at our gates.”

Queen Novo nodded “Let them land, I wish to speak with Pricness Celestia as soon as possible.”

Fluttershy frowned “The Princess has a lot to answer for, leaving you at the mercy of the Storm King. Say what you will to her, she needs to hear it.” It was not long before Pricness Celestia entered, she scowled fiercely at Fluttershy. Queen Novo snarled punching the Princess in the jaw sending her to the floor, the Solar Guard that followed guard reacted only for Novo’s guard to force them back with their spears.

Queen Novo roared at Celestia “My grandparents and their grandparents had heard of the benevolence of Equestria! The tales of the Great Celestia and Unstoppable Luna, yet I wish you sister was here instead of you! She would acted immediately, ordering her troops to come here and then heading here herself before they did! You were willing to do nothing as my people surrounded in war against a great enemy!”

Celestia winced at the fury of the Queen before her, Fluttershy frowned “Queen Novo we need to strike back at the Storm King. I doubt he will rest on his laurels for too much longer.”

Novo nodded before turning back to Celestia “Our alliance is rather shaky right now, I demand that you assist us with this.”

Fluttershy frowned as Celestia stood up, Celestia bowed to Fluttershy “Me and my forces are at your command.”

Fluttershy smiled “Good, get your forces combat ready. Tomorrow we will be invading the Storm King’s castle and bringing him to his knees.” She then roared “Get moving!” Celestia calmly left the building with her guards scampering after her.

Queen Novo frowned “Why did the Princess put you in charge of the army?”

Fluttershy grimaced “She want me to be the scapegoat that the nobles will blame for our involvement in the conflict. Regardless we must press on.” Queen Novo nodded, it was not long before dozens of Airships filled with troops were ready to move. Fluttershy stood next to Pricness Celestia “It is part of diplomacy to aid our allies, Pricness. Had it be so long since the last war that you have forgotten that.”

Celestia frowned “Fluttershy, our army is not what it was. They have grown soft over the centuries and aren't ready to fight such a war. I don’t want to lose lives.”

Fluttershy scowled at the Pricness “That is your fault, you let our soldiers become weak and lazy. Your can’t deny our nation’s responsibility because our troops have gone soft, I’ll lead the charge and I expect you to follow. Besides haven’t you and our troops been training, this will be the perfect test of how much they have grown.”

The Airships edged closer to the huge Strop's King’s Castle, surrounded by constant and furious storms. Fluttershy gave the order and the airships descended as she crashed into the Storm King’s forces. She tore one of their heads off with claws, she then kicked another into the sword of his friend. She then rushed forward tearing a bloody swath through the enemy forces, Celestia joined her with her golden halberd. Hippogriffs and Ponies fighting side by side, blast of powerful magic and clashes of weapons began to take their toll on both sides.

Fluttershy roared as he pressed further into the castle, teasing apart any who got in her way. Fluttershy's eyes began to glow menacingly as she stormed into the huge obsidian chambers. The Storm King watched in horror as she leapt at him. Her claws tore into his flesh as she ate the tyrant alive, relishing in consuming his flesh.

Fluttershy giggled to herself as she left, tearing meat off the legs of the Storm King she carried in her claws. The Storm King’s forces surrendered as they saw what she was doing, Queen Novo laughed as she looked at the leg that Fluttershy was consuming “A fitting end to a tyrant.”

Fluttershy frowned “I wish to bring Commander Tempest back to Equestria, a military leader of her skill and talent would be wasted in a cell. If we could get her into the guard we will have another seasoned officer.”

Queen Novo nodded with a smile “Had Celestia made the request I would have denied but you came to my people’s aid. I owe you much Fluttershy, consider our alliance strong.”

Fluttershy bowed “Thank you Queen Novo.”

It was not long before they returned to Mt Aris, Tempest Shadow was handed over to them on the airship. Tempest growled at Fluttershy and Pricness Celestia “Let me go!”

Fluttershy frowned as he undid the ropes “The Storm King is dead, you are capable fighter and seasoned commander. It would be a shame to waste those talents, I believe I can have you take a role in the Royal Guard and put some scientists to create an artificial horn under military expenses.”

Tempest nodded “I’ll do it!”

Fluttershy smiled “Welcome aboard Tempest Shadow, I could always use a good sparring partner if your not busy.”

Celestia smiled “I must admit you have impressed me” she the sighed “Fluttershy, I have been very careful. Avoiding conflict and always seeking the peaceful solution, jumping int a bloody war that can cost so many lives is something that I would like to avoid.”

Fluttershy frowned “While that is understandable, abandoning our allies makes us look weak. Many of allies such as the Griffons and Dragon value strength highly. If we show such weakness we may find ourselves at war with them, we smut stand strong. To remind the other nations we are not an enemy to be toyed with.”

Celestia closed her eyes (She reminds me so much of you dear sister, it seems since then there have been so many moments when I have needed your guidance. I hope one day you can forgive me sister.)

Author's Note

I hope you enjoyed this chapter.