June 14, 2565, 16:40 hours

Canterlot Castle, Equestria

"Well, I feel like we have to get lucky to win this fight," you said to the princesses, after talking to the prisoner.

"What info did you get out of him?" Twilight asked.

"His name is Lance Corporal Joseph Burns, he is 25 years old, and he confirmed the worst. They are here for project Aries," you said.

"Please say there is good news," Celestia said.

"There is," you explained. "The ship, Infinite Sight, is AWOL, s-"

"What does AWOL mean?" Twilight asked.

"It means absent without lead. It means that they will not have reinforcements. And if O.N.I, or hell, the U.N.S.C found out, then everyone on the ship would get a Court Martial," you said.

"I hope that happens," Luna said.

"It most likely won't, so we have to be prepared for the worst," you said. "I'm going to interrogate the prisoner more, but I don't think he will talk about what I want him to without some... motivation."

"We do not do torture here," Luna said. "I thought we already made that clear."

"I know, I just want you to scare him a bit," you responded.

"Okay, I'll do that," Luna said.

The two of you walked in. The prisoner had a nice cell. It looks more comfortable then some of the barracks in the military, especially on capital ships. When he saw Luna, his eyes when wide in fear.

"Please don't hurt me," he said, very afraid.

"She won’t, as long as you talk," you said in response.

"I'm sorry, I can't," he said in response.

Luna drew her sword, causing the prisoner to flinch. "Maybe this might cause a change of heart," she said.

"Okay, I'll talk," he said.

"What type of EXP weapons are on the ship?" You asked.

"We have Forerunner weapons, but none EXP," he said.

"How large is the crew?"

"25,000 strong."

"How well is their training?"

"Good, really good. But I assume yours is better."

"Don't try to flatter me."

"I was just trying to be nice."

"What is the overall plan of the Captain?"

"Take out smaller cities, do infiltration to kill important people, try to make sure the opponent has the least amount of hope left as possible. The usual O.N.I tactic."

"Okay. Thank you for being cooperative for a prisoner."

"Wait," Luna said. "Can I ask him a question."

"Sure," you said.

Luna looked at him. "Why do you fear me."

"Why wouldn't I?" He said, afraid. "You killed almost all of my squad of 100 soldiers with nothing but a though. Then almost killed me. I can see straight through you. You’re not who you try to make others think you are. There is a demon in there."

"Smart," Luna said. "You’re the second one to figure it out." Then she walked away.

"The prisoner looked at you. "I'm assuming you figured it out first," he said.

"Yeah. We're married, so I know most of her secrets," You said it response before walking away.

...

It was two hours you were standing on a balcony. It was starting to get dark. Everything was peaceful. Luna walked up from behind you.

"When I resigned, I always wanted to come to a place like this," you said to her. "So peaceful and beautiful."

"Well, you got your wish," She said to you.

"Not yet. I'm still fighting, spilling blood. I did used to do It for Earth and humanity, but now I do it for this place and for you," you said.

"For me?"

"Yes. I would die for you."

"I don't think I could live without you."

"I hope you won’t have to."

"Me too."

Then the moment was ruined by the sound of a MAC round going off. You saw an explosion in the distance.

"What the fuck was that," Luna said.

"MAC round. They are here," you said.

A guard came running up.

"Let me guess," you said. "A huge explosion happened in a city because a ship in orbit shot at it."

"Yeah," the guard said. "How did you know?"

"Because I just fucking saw it fucking happen. What are you standing around and doing, assemble a counterattack force to go to the city," you said.

"Yes sir," He said saluting. "The soldiers nearby the city put up a shield before the explosion hit. They are evacuating civilians now."

"Good," you said, as he began to leave to do the task you instructed. You turned your attention to Luna. "I guess we should get ready."

"I'm not letting you two have all the fun," Celestia said from behind. "I'm coming with you."

"Please tell me you just got there," you said.

"Yeah, I did," Celestia said. "I didn't hear your romantic conversation with my sister."

"Good," Luna said. "You respect our privacy."

"Why wouldn't I?" Celestia said.

"Can this conversation wait for later," you said.

"Fine," they both said.

...

You, Luna, Celestia, and an entire platoon of soldiers where on the way to the city. You were just outside when you heard a familiar noise. You held up your fist to signal the platoon to stop.

"What is it?" Luna asked.

"Shh, I hear something," you said. You could hear the whistle of a Shiva falling. "They wouldn't," you said.

Celestia began to speak, "They wouldn’t do wha-"

Then the Shiva hit the city. A huge ear-splitting explosion when off, and a mushroom cloud formed over the city.

"Everyone put up a force field now!" You yelled. Every one that could use magic made one collective large force field, before it was engulfed in flames. In about five minutes, the fire went away. "Keep up the field!" You said.

"Why do we need to?" Celestia asked. "The fire is gone."

"That may be true, but the radiation is still there," you said.

"Radiation?" Celestia said.

"They dropped a Shiva-class nuclear missile on the city. They knew we were in the fallout zone, they were trying to trick us," You said.

"I still want to know the effects of radiation," Celestia said.

"It breaks down organic cells. It kills living things easily."

"Oh."

"Do you two know a teleportation spell that could get us all out of here."

"I do," Luna said.

Here horn started to glow, and then you and all the soldiers where outside the castle.

"What now?" Luna said.

"We need that ship destroyed," you said. "We need to start a ground battle large enough to have it have to set down to deploy the troops, then we sneak on, and finish this fight."

Author's Note

Sorry for the long wait. I literally had no ideas for this chapter for about two weeks. Believe me, I tried to think about it, but my brain was more determined making memes. And I played too much Doom Eternal, so my vision was tinted red most the time. That's probably why this chapter is so destructive....