InterlopersView OnlineInvasionInterlopersAuthor's Note This took a little while longer to write but it's here hope you all like it and make sure no confusion to the season10 comic I'll have to take my time write the other chapters so it will make more sense. Interlopers 10:38 P.M. "This is your fault!." "How is it my fault my was following your lead!." In the middle of nowhere in the late dead of the night, three mares were naked in the forest near the undiscovered west's. Two of the mares were arguing who's at fault for their loss in an of game stripe n dare poker in which all three were in a team against another three other mares who challenge them and throw in five-hundred bits hardened the deal. "You said you could read them like a book." "I can, the only problem was you didn't pick up the eight.!" the second mare objected. The first mare right eye twitch in anger, "we were playing strip poker, damn it, not goldfish!." "well, if you had warned me instead of drool of that mountain of bits, we would still wearing our clothes!." she said, brushing her mane away from her face. While listening to their argument, the third mare looked at the tree line, trying to take her mind off her current predicament of their loss and humiliation never believed she would be here without clothes. "Hey Keyheart!." the first mare shouted, startling her in prosses turning towards them. "Sorry for dragging you into this. If I've known this would happen, I wouldn't have asked you and ChainHeart in playing," she says with a look of disappointment on her face that she asks ChainHeart to be on their team. "It fine, no worries as long as we can get our clothes back; it's f-AAHHH." KeyHeart let out a small shriek and falling on her bottom. "What is it." "Lockheart behind you," she said weakly and pointed at the tree line. Both mares turn around, and their eyes widen as they see two sizeable glowing eyes coming from the forest with a soulless gaze looking back at them without a sense of reason nor a sign of purpose. As it slowly moves closer to them, "oh shit," Chainheart and Lockheart Quickly helped Keyheart up and take a couple of steps back. Not wanting to let the creature close the distance gap between them, Lockheart whispered to them to run, not wishing to get captured by their attacker. "Are you kidding me where we are going to run plus their one of him, and I still got my bat nearby. I got this" Chainheart pickup the bat she had nearby on the ground, prepare to fight the creatures off. Until another pair of eyes appear than twelve more appear in the tree line, causing the mares faces to change to fear as were in front of a hoard of the beasts. "Aight new plan, let's leg it." As soon the mare turns around, an army of eyes was right before cutting off their escape route. 10:45 P.M. A half-mile away, a large group of ponies was packing up prepare to leave the area after sometime partying. They decided to move elsewhere so they won't be bothered by anyone. "Alright, are we to get out of here." Everypony cheers for excitement as they were about to leave, " then let's get out of here." As the ponies begin to walk back towards the mine road while pegasus files ahead of them, one mare picks up some clothes underneath a tree and puts them in her backpack before running off, meeting up with others at the path. Once there, she run-up to one stallion and jumps on him. "Hey, easy, I nearly fall on my back one step at a time." As the stallion regains his balance, he notices the backpack she has is full than usual " what's in the bag? You didn't take their clothes, did you?" "Well, duh, they won't be missing them." she snickers as she jumps off the stallion, running off to the rest of the ponies with stallion run behind her. As the two ran to catch up, a pegasus came from the opposite direction crash land a few yards past them. The group came to see what happened. When they arrived at the scene, the mare was lying on the ground, her wings tattered and her arm covered in blood. "R-Run," the mare said, trying to sit up, "monsters are coming run." everypony looks at her with slight confusion for a minute then starts laughing at her. "yeah, good one monsters coming to get us." "I mean it all the other pegasus was taken some flying monsters in cloaks," she said in terror as tears run down her face. "Oh, no monster on the forest, can you come up with a better joke." The stallion steps out of the crowd and closet to the tree line. "HEY, MONSTER ARE YOU THERE TRY TO GRAB ME HERE? I'LL EVEN TURN MY BACK TO YOU..... see nothing." Just as the stallion walk back to the group, a chain wrap around his neck, he soon was swiftly pulled and dragged into the forest where large glowing eyes peered back at them for a moment than aggressively charge at them. Each of the eyes shot an energy blast at the ponies, disabling them as they ran from them trying to escape, but some figures in cloaks cut them off., preventing them from escape. 11:00 P.M Pies Rock Farm "HEY MARBLE COME ON IT'S LATE," Lime Stone called out for Marble in an aggressive tone. "So help if you are outside I'll-" Limestone open the down to the house porch look for Marble but could find her. She than toward the ground to her surpriseģd Marble was tied up and her mouth gag. LimeStonewalk up to untie her. She felt a sudden pain in the back of her head. Then she fell to the ground. Three cloak figures stand above her, while nine others enter their house. 11:28 P.M Las Pegasi "Come and see the newest show on the boardwalk. Get your tickets now before their gone." As the ticket master sell seat ticket to the passerby, a smoke bomb exploded in the street everypony was startled by the sudden blast, as the ponies scurry around in confusion as an ominous atmosphere, a large force of soldiers charging out of the veil of smoke. Vanhoover 11:30 P.M. Meanwhile, in Vanhoover, resident ponies are running in the streets trying to run from unknown assailants as an explosion of smoke and loud sound echo through the city. At the same time, Rays of energy hit everypony in its wake. In the chaos, a mother carrying her colt fall to the ground, trying to escape she tries to get up, a large shadow eclipse over her and colt. Canturlot 1:45 A.M. Late at Night, Twilight and Spike were sleeping in their beds when a loud knock rumble their chamber door, waking both of them up from their slumber. When they got to the door, they were surprised to see five royal guards waiting outside their door. "Princess Twilight, we apologize for the sudden intrusion, but the kingdom is in peril." The guard said with a hint of caution in his voice."What's the problem? What's happening?." Twilight asked. "We received word that a few hours ago, two of Equestria city had come under attack. The enemy has taken over Los Pegasus, Van Hoover, and the nearby Rock Farm with additional reports confirming they're rapidly moving east with confirmation of military presence at the border of the Badlands and Crystal Empire" Twilight and Spike eyes widen in shock of the news. "Do we have any information about the invading forces, what do they want, how many are there." Twilight Inquisitively ask. "We don't know we prepared to send our forces, but we need your approval." The guard says, waiting for Twilight's response, who still took back the new she just heard. "Twi, I don't think you should go to war with them." Twilight turns to Spike in shock, "what did you just say, spike." "Hear me out they just took all of West Equestria, and they're station in the north and south borders with no sign of stopping. They could have gone straight for the capital but instead, go East something does seem right." Spike retorted the situation. Looking at Spike and back to the guards, Twilight wanted to turn away on the thought of war, but her thoughts became clouded with possibilities of countless death and destruction. But she can deny the fact that Equestria will fall if nothing is done. "I know what must be done." Twilight steel herself than turn her attention to Spike. "Spike, I don't know what will happen, but in case of the worst scenario, I'm teleporting you to the dragon land, get lord ember and all of our allies to help us as soon as possible." Twilight horn glow than she shot a beam of energy at Spike, teleporting him to the dragon land. She turns to her guards, instructing them to gather all of our soldiers, have them around central Equestria, and immediately calls her counsel. 2:23 A.M Castle meeting room "I'm sorry to call you all in the middle of the night, but I wouldn't have called you all unless it was dire," Twilight said in a sensitive tone. "Don't worry about it, the wonderbolts are taking a break from training for a bit, so I had some time." Rainbow reply. "I would rather have my beauty sleep, but if this is more important than darling, you have my support." Rarity gleefully said. "Same here." "I'll do what I can to help." "If this is going to be a party, then let's do it." "Thank you, all of you, for your aid," Twilight said in a sigh of relief, as began to explain the situation to them as simple as she can since everyone is still tired. After hearing the news, everyone was surprised at the revelation of the invading forces. "Invasion are you for real." Rainbow Dash reply in disbelief."Why are they attacking us? What do they want? , and where did they come from? Something ain't right." Applejack lament. "This is crazy, who would have thought… oh, hey, where is Spike? I haven't seen him since we came." "Oh my, I haven't noticed where is spike wikey." All of them look at the empty chair was Spike suppose to sit. "Sorry, girls, I sent spike to the dragon land to get help from Dragon Lord Ember and all our allies." Twilight said while giving them more information about the invading forces and where they have occupied within Equestria. As the meeting continues, Starlight and a guard enter the room with a disturbing look on their face. "Starlight is theirs something wrong you look as thou seen the end of the world." Starlight Glimmer looks down at the floor than at Twilight " We have a problem we've are cut off from the rest the world." Everyone looks at Starlight with confusion about what she says. Twilight stands up from her chair and walks over to her. "what do you mean we are cut off from the world." Starlight uses her magic to create a map of Equestria. She then starts making a map that had confirm information about the invading forces along with parts of the north, south, and east of Equestria with present confirmation of military presence at the new locations. "This map represents what is currently going on in Equestria at this very moment. The yellow represents part of the Equestria that had been taken five hours ago. Starlight uses her magic to highlight more areas on the map. "This blue part is where we are canturlot, Pineville, clouds dale, and the everfree forest are untouched." using her magic again to highlight red areas of the map. "But, these areas represent the current location of what is happening right now." Looking at the map with everyone in the chamber can see that most Equestria have ben taken cost to cost. In the north, a blockade from Van Hoover to Manehattan has cut them off from the Crystal Empire and Yakyakanstan. In contrast, another blockade had formed along the eastern coast prevented anypony from leaving, and in the south, a large force has assembled, cutting off all entry to the badlands and beyond. "What in the world we're surrounded." Rainbow Dash exclaimed, seeing all most of the map dominated by red color. "They haven't tried to take the Crystal Empire nor do they want to go south to the badlands so-" "AAHHHHH," Pinky scream, cutting off Twilight mid-sentence. "Pinky, what is it." "My home, they have taken over my home, my family." Pinky sob over the revelation that her home has been taken. "I'm sorry, pinky. I promise to do what I can to help you, but for now, we need to focus on the invading forces attack and position." Twilight turned to Starlight Glimmer, requesting more information about the invading forces and their strength. Once given all the information, Twilight turns everyone to discuss to repel the enemy. 6:44 A.M Forward Operation Base Daybreak arrives over the invaders' camp, soldiers moving left and right, setting up the base last piece of defense as supplies came in being directive to their designation locations. As more supplies came, a lone soldier walks through them until she reaches a cluster of large tents. She enters one passing by soldiers in their operation station toward the tent's rear, sitting behind a crudely made desk a lone individual reading over report logs from all battalion. "Sir, I'm here to give an update on Web Vine." "Report any new any new information about this land." The figure turns to her. "Yes sir, the information we have gathered since, after our arrival, we have more insight into this land than before, its locations, and the many creatures we are now ready for a counter-attack from the local resistant." "Good dismiss." "Sir, there is one more thing RedMerrow wishes to begin the Renis Training you promise to let him do." "Tell him he has my authorization dismiss." As the mare salute than walks away, the individual moves a tower miniature on the Equestria map that is on the table " Alright Equestria, show me strength."
War and BlockadeView OnlineInvasionWar and BlockadeAuthor's Note Sorry to everyone this took some time to get on it and I try to have it out two weeks ago but i didn't get ready on time but its here now enjoy. War and Blockade Equestria, three months later 1:59P.M A signal tree stands in the middle of a field, in the middle of the day as the wind blows a gentle breeze causing the branches to move as if they were arms of a live person. A glowing speck of ember falls from the sky as the wind dies, slowly landing under the tree shadow. Follow by another bit of ember, a cluster of dust and embers falls from the sky and covers the tree. As ember continues to fall, a streak of green follows by a gust of wind sweeping and dragging the ember behind it until it crashes on the ground as ember, dust, and dirt fly in the air as a figure lands from the sky next to the pile of dust and dirt. "Faint, are you ok? Are you still here?." The voice of the pony who had landed to check on his fallen comrade who was lying on the ground, covered in dust and dirt, he started to force himself to stand as the dirt and dust fell off him. "I'll live….how far to ponyville." The stallion helped his Conrad up and pointed to the horizon. They can see a few buildings and the castle of friendship protruding from the hilltops signifying that Ponyville was close by, As the stallion helps his fellow soldier up, a blast of energy hits Feint's helmet off his head. They both turn around, witnessing two soldiers running toward them while a large platoon wearing armor different from their own chased them across the field and hills. "Come on. We're almost there. Get moving." One of the other stallions shouted while trying to outrun their pursuers, who were constantly blasting them with bolts attempting to strike them. " This shield won't hold for much longer. We need to get to ponyville now." One soldier who is a unicorn, said, trying to maintain a shield to prevent any more bolts from hitting them while attempting to widen the distance so he can stay close to his fellow soldiers. Once they all unified, they continue sprinting straight toward Ponyville, keeping themselves a hundred yards ahead of the enemy forces as they chase them across hills and plains. After running for twenty minutes, they reached a small rocks formation where they hid from their pursuers. Peeking from behind the rocks, they see the enemy slowly encroaching on their location, weapons drawn, and their backs facing ponyville, unable to move a single step as the enemy forces approaching. "When I give the word, we move as fast as we can to ponyville." The soldiers nod to the unicorn's instructions and wait for the enemy to move closer to them. Fifteen feet away, the platoon breaks into eight groups of five and begin to surround them and prepare to engage them. Still, just as they were about to attack them, all four equestrian soldiers sprinted toward ponyville. In response to them running, they began to fire them, wounding one equestrian soldier forcing the others to try and help him. Before they could advance further, an explosion erupted behind the enemy knocking them unconscious. Looking at the aftermath of the destruction that had happened, Feint helped his fellow soldier. Toward ponyville, once they reached the outskirts of town, they waited for a minute until a doorway appeared, allowing them to enter. They were walking through town Feint, looking at both the townsfolk and the soldier. On one side, he sees the townsfolk doing their best to cope with the situation and children playing games, trying to make the most of everything. While on the other, soldiers are moving supplies to different parts of town for defense. Two of soldiers were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Feint and the member of his team went to the castle of friendship. Upon arrival, they went to the main chamber where twilight, her friends, and the royal guard captain overlooked little-known information about the invading forces and Equestria. "Central operations are trying to compile a status update on the field, but the information is sketchy at best, enemy forces halt the crystal Empire and Yakyakistan while southern reinforcements from the changelings and hippogriff are having trouble with the enemy sea division." Twilight nods in acknowledgment. "Furthermore, dragons and Griffins in the east are being forced back to their domain with minimum efforts from the enemy." Everyone's eyes widen from the information of how the invaders have kept all allies' aid at bay. All of them continue to talk among themselves, unaware of the two soldiers standing in the doorway waiting for a chance to speak. Another soldier enters the chamber interrupting their discussion, informing everyone that members of the scouting unit have returned. "Feint Stream reporting." he saluted as well as the unicorn. "Romulus Ether reporting." "At ease, what did you find during recognizes? Were you able to bring back anything from the field, and where is the rest of your squad?." The guard captain asks in a seldom tone. "We were able to locate a recent forward operation base northwest of the ponyville where enemy forces have placed what we confirm to be one hundred soldiers. We also acquired one of their weaponry for analytics research." Romulus materialized the weapon they had taken from the forward operating base and placed it on the table. Its strange design baffles everyone in the room. Its form was very different from many weapons they had seen, making it farren in nature. Unable to understand its true strength, they set it aside for a time so they could listen to the words of their soldier. "As for the rest of our unit, out of the fifteen soldiers, four of us counting myself were able to return to ponyville. Two are in the medical ward for treatment. When they discovered us at their base, we lost seven soldiers and four more while returning to ponyville. "I'm sorry for your loss. Get some rest. You deserve some. Dismiss both of you." Both soldiers salute the captain before leaving the chamber. Everyone then turns their attention back to the weapon. "Soo, can anyone tell what this is? It looks like someone was trying to make a sword but screwed up." Rainbow Dash picks up the weapon as if it was a plain stick. "Careful Rainbow, it might be more dangerous to wave it around like that." Starlight retorted as Rainbow Dash waved the weapon in the air. "Relax, I'm pointing the pointy end to the ceiling, nothing to worry-." As it was on cue, the weapon went active. The middle split open, releasing a volley of energy bolts, Rainbow trying to control the weapon, kept it all at the ceiling as it rapidly fired a barrage of bolts. As the weapon became too much to handle, she pointed the weapon in front of her, everypony duck to the ground avoiding the hail of fire that was destroying everything in sight, table, Windows, doors, walls, then finally she pointed it to the ground. After a few more seconds of firing, it stops and reverts to its original state. "Eh heh heh heh oopsie." Everyone looks at Rainbow Dash angrily. Starlight uses her magic to take the weapon from her hand while Applejack ties her to a chair. "And don't think about flying from that chair." Twilight restored the table to its original form allowing the meeting to continue. Everyone looked at the weapon and saw the damage it caused in the room, raised many thoughts on their combat and military prowess. One officer put a map on the table showing the battles currently being fought, including cities and towns occupied by enemy forces throughout Equestria. "This is dreadful, and they have most of Equestria under their control. If this keeps up, I don't wish to think what they'll do next." Rarity said in a horrific tone and expression. "It will probably be even worse than it already is. We have to hope that Spike and all our allies can help us before it's too late." Crystal Empire three months ago 5:05A.M Eight guards stand in the entrants to the city, looking for any form of activity roaming outside the Empire itself. "Why are we even out here? City gate patrol is so boring I could die any minute." A mare guard that is standing next to him punches his arm. "This is part of our watchdog training. If you don't shape up, or the city guard will kick you out of the royal guard." She said in a disappointed tone. "Look alive. We have incoming flyer inbound." A guard shouted as a group of winged creatures were flying toward them in the early morning skies. All the guards positioned themselves in defense formation and entire to the crystal city. The winged beasts landed a few yards for them and began to advance to the city entry. "HALT, STAY WHERE YOU ARE." He shouted at the creatures as they continued their approach toward them. "Call for reinforcements." The mare guard said to one of the other guard members as the remaining members were ready to fight. "Wait, lower your weapons." A voice shouted from the sky, and all the royal guards looked at the sky as Spike and Firelord Ember came flying. "Sorry we were trying to come in together once, but my wing gave way, and Firelord ember." Spike shows his wing to guards, which is slightly bandage. "Not at all, sir spike. It is always an honor to have you with us, what brings you to the crystal empire." Crystal Empire meeting room 4:43P.M " Thank you all for coming on such short notice. I wouldn't have called you unless the situation was imperative, but it is now." Princess Cadence, along with Shining Armor, was sitting with most of the leader's of the other races with the Kirin only present through a communication device, Each one sat at the u-shaped table facing Princess Cadence, expecting to know why she had called everyone together on such short notice. "I shall get straight to the point more than eight hours ago Equestria was invaded by an unknown army that cut through the land in a matter of hours, their forces have divided into two, one in the north and south." Shining Armor created a map of Equestria showing enemy movement and fortification where they have placed troops and supplies throughout Equestria cities. Queen Novo took a look at the map and noticed a pattern in the enemy movement. " Why haven't they invaded ponyville, canterlot, or cloudale instead? They're going to the eastern coast, not even going to the dragon land, Griffin stone, the badlands, as well as the crystal Empire itself...Why?" All the leaders begin to talk about the enemy's position and movement situation while questioning the enemy's reason and motives. "Wait, I know what this is. I know what the invaders are trying to do." Ember stood from her seat with a voice heightened in an acknowledgment tone. "Yaks not understand what dragon see that yak not." In confusion at Ember's response, Princes Rufus exclaimed, " what they're doing is a pincer maneuver." Ember begins to point out the movement of all ground forces and key hub locations around the central, then finally, she explains what a pincer maneuver is and how it works in war. A pincer maneuver is their objective to cut off the heart of Equestria from the rest of the land so that no one could aid them when needed. " If this is true, then we help Princess Twilight as soon as possible." Shiny Armor expressing his concern. "That's simple for you to say, but the truth is that we don't know their strength nor their capability, so how are we supposed to confront an enemy?" Queen Novo said in questionable concern. Princess Cadence looked at everyone in the room on their faces with doubt and concern whether to help princess twilight or not. Due to the nature of the enemy's strength, the unforeseen consequences, many of them choose not to get involved worrying about their people. That was until one leader stood up, walked to the other side of the table, and spoke up to the other leaders. To their surprise, the representative of the diamond dogs pleads to the other to help those in Equestria and drive the invader's forces back. The room remained silent for a moment as the tension in the room grew strong. It's then shattered when Shadow of Abyssinia stood from her chair. "I vote to save Equestria and Princess Twilight," Shadow said in defiance against the other leaders. Every representative looked at the two individuals who stood for aiding Equestria and the ponies that live there. One by one, all the leaders stood up from their seats with feces determination in their eyes and hearts. They all turned to Princess Cadence. A new resolve has been ignited within the leaders. Each of them was ready to fight for the very existence of Equestria. "So, I assume you all made your decision." All of them look at princess cadence undeterred with choice. "Than it is agreed we will achieve unity to save Equestria and drive back the invaders. I'll have most of you teleported back to your kingdoms. We shall gather at the outskirts of Ponyville and end this invasion." Affirmation from the leaders of the plan of action stood from their seats and left the room while the Kirin leader ended the transmission. Shining Armor looks at Cadence with concern even though his face has a stern demeanor. His eyes reveal a different truth to his current emotions. She stood up from her seat walk over to Shining then stroked his right cheek. "I know what you are feeling." She said as Shining held her closer, "Then you know what am I thinking? This plan may not work." "We should at least try. Twilight needs our help now more than ever." He nods, understanding the situation as he brings Cadence in for an embrace. The northern region of Equestria 48 hours later Marching south from the great north of Equestria was ponies from the Crystal Empire and Yakyakanstan Yaks. In front of the army leading them was both Princess Cadence and Shining Armor. Along with them is Prince Rufus marching through the lightly snow-covered plains until they reach the point where the ground was green weather is warm. As the combined armies continue to go south, Shining Armor signal soldier to Halt their advance. "Shining what wrong." "Why to stop yaks," Rufus exclaimed to Shining Armor sudden halt of the armies. Shining Armor points ahead of them on the horizon. There was a line of soldiers. Standing side by side of each other, forming a blockade, a black shadow jumped into the air toward them from behind the wall of soldiers. It landed before them, revealing itself to someone from the bird kingdom, but something was different about this individual. They were wearing strange black armor with gold accents and two slim swords. " I am Mitsurugi Kuromaru of the Tengu. Cease your march south and turn back. "The tengu proclaimed with one claw on his sword, prepared to draw it. "I am Princess Mi Amore Cadenca of the Crystal Empire, this is my husband Shining Armor, and this is Prince Rufus of Yakyakanstan, please let us through," Cadence pleaded with Mitsurugi. "This does not concern you, turn back, don't dishonor yourselves with this campaign, turn back this instance," Kuromaru said in a firm tone. "Yaks don't run Yaks SMASH." Prince Rufus shouted as he charged at Kuromaru. Just as Prince Rufus aggressively charged at him Kuromaru spread his wings and took flight into the air, avoiding Rufus' attack. Looking down toward the ground at two kingdoms leader's he turned his back to them and returned to the blockade. Prince Rufus ordered his Yaks to charge forward, attacking the enemy head-on with the force of their strength, trampling anything in their path. Meanwhile, soldiers at the blockade step forward, standing side by side in attack position with Kuromaru at one end of the formation with his sword drawn and pointed to the air. He then lowered it, signaling the soldiers to generate magical energy then strike the ground with it sending a shockwave raising earth and launching debris into the air, soaring toward the Yaks. Everyone on the ground tried to run and move out the way of falling projectiles but were crushed or injured. They all tried to regroup after the barrage of rock falling from the sky. As the soldiers of Yakyakanstan tried to regain positions wave of soldiers claimed from behind the rocks and assaulted the disorganized Yaks. Cadence looked in horror from a distance as the Yaks were being attacked left and right brutally by the enemy. Turning her gaze away from the carnage to Aleve herself from sight, she has to witness yaks being overpowered and beaten, causing her resolves to waver. She about spread her wings and fly away she felt and a hand place on her shoulder. “It’s all right, you can wait here I’ll deal with this.” she turns to Shining Armor smile at her. He raises his shield and charges onward with the crystal empire army behind him. Seeing her husband moving forward to save the yaks, fend off the enemy soldier, and help all the wounded on the field. She looks on while assuring herself over-current states of the present of the battle wages on. After a brief minute of thought, she sore onto the air and aid Shining Armor in battle, driving the opposition force back to the defenses line. Celestia Sea 55 Hours Later Flying over eastern waters, the united forces of both Dragons and Griffon were flying towards Canterlot, with Ember and Gilda leading the charge and coordinated formation among their soldiers, keeping all of them in line. "Gilda, what did that old bird say about enemy resistance." Gilda starts to catch up to Ember, trying to keep up with her flight speed. "Grandpa gruff said there were no enemies when we sent some scouts, so it's just smooth sailing onward ." They continued flying over the sea until a larger cloud bed came to their path. Not being detoured, the armies passed straight into its thick cover, trying to reach the end. Midway through the cloud bed, they enter a clearing within the bed beneath clouds lines that extend toward the horizon, where a mountain of clouds formed. "We're halfway through Gilda your still there." Ember turns Gilda to see if she's still following her, only to see that their strange figure in a mask robe flying next to her in a standing position as if it was on solid ground. " Gilda to your right." "Huh?" Gilda turns to her right. She only sees clouds and sunlight. "Hey, I don't have to for your dumb jo-" Stopping her sentient upon seeing a robed figure in the mask next to Ember, "Ember to your left." Turning her left Ember saw only clouds just like Gilda, turning to face Gilda, her eye lock in front of her with the robed figure. Moving away from Ember and positioning itself directly in front of Ember and Gilda as it continues to fly backward while still facing them, watching them immensely. "Hey, Ember, you see This." Ember slightly turns to Gilda "If you see this, so am I" "Hey mask face mo-" "Turn back, turn back. This is not your battle." The masked figure said to both Ember and Gilda. Gilda gives off a smug scoff at the mask robe figure demand believing it is nothing but a pest "turn back *pff* you and what army." The masked figure widened the gap distance between it and the reinforcements. It raised both arms when it was far enough from them, and an explosion of cloud was made behind it. An army charged straight at them in full force. "What the?! how are they flying without wings?" "Forget that EVERYONE ON ME," Ember shouted, leading the charge with Gilda and the rest of the armies following behind. Dragonland 58 hours later Grampa Gruff and Garble are in the basecamp looking over maps over Equestria and enemy encampment locations. "This sucks-ass I should be out there fighting, not looking at maps," Garble shouted, slamming a fist on the table in frustration. "Claim your hine your not missing anything, and besides, if Ember says you're needed here, your needed here." A few minutes later, a Griffin comes running, saying both armies have returned; Gruff and Garble rush out of the tent they were in to see the returning troops only to see soldiers were injured, and some were relying on others for help. "WHAT the blazes happen to ya's?" Gramps Gruff exclaimed upon seeing a large number of both Griffins and Dragons return injured. "It was an ambush, we outnumbered them, but they were better skilled and better armed. Ember got hit hard." Gilda came into the scene with Ember leaning on her shoulder for support. Garble looked shocked at Ember's current state; her gold body armor was damaged and half-destroyed while her body was cover in bruises, scratches, and few cut marks. On the other hand, Gilda had an injured leg and a cut right shoulder; she handed Ember to two other dragons letting them tend to her as she sat on a nearby log, relieving some weight on her leg. "WHAT THE SHIT HAPPENED, AND HOW THE SHIT DID YOU GET AMBUSHED," Garble shouted, demanding answers on what happened on their way to Equestria. "Like I said before, we were ambushed by one masked guy and his army," Gilda says in an annoyed tone. "WAIT, WHAT THE SHIT, ONE GUY.” Gilda turns to Garble with an angry look on her face. "YES, ONE GUY, THAT GUY." Garble turned to see where Gilda was pointing; looking up in the air, the robe masked figure was above them, looking down at them, observing their every move. Garble jumped into the air and flew toward the mysterious figure trying to attack the individual effortlessly, throwing blow after blow failing to hit his mark with his relentless barrage. He suddenly stops as he feels a sharp pain on his head as; he finally notices the figure's palm had struck him, then point all the digits on the other hand at Garble's chest a mere inch away and strike him. Garble rapidly free falling to the ground; once he made contact, the impact created a wide. "Sweet ma waffles!!" Gilda and Grampa Gruff fly over to the crater in the middle of it. Garble is lying on the ground, face all bloody and some of his bones broken. "This is your only warning." Both Grampa Gruff and Gilda looked up at the masked figure "return to your homeland; this is not your battle." Meanwhile, at the Southern Sea "Fallback all soldiers fallback." A hippogriff captain orders all soldiers in both air and sea to retreat. "Such power where such a military gets this much power." As overwhelming power of the enemy blockade force was unleash on the air forces, hippogriff in the sea were being pushed both on and below water. "We need to put at least four to five miles of distance between us and them, keep falling back.” The BadLands 60 Hours Later Changelings soldiers continue March forward and pass the border of the badlands toward ponyville, going north pass rock formations, within ten miles pass the border Pharynx nax stop to look at the scenery with a suspicious stare as if someone is watching them in silence but continue marching with the army. They soon stopped marching after four hours as some of their soldiers needed to rest when all of them took a moment to replenish their strength, Pharynx returned to looking at the scenery and the far distances. A strong sense of intent surrounded him. "Pharynx, is there something wrong you've been staring at nowhere since we left the badlands?" Thorax said as he placed a hand on Pharynx shoulder. "Look at that tree line, and the rock formations over there don't look the same three hours ago, we've been marching for four hours, and that same tree line hasn't gotten any closer nor passed the rock formations. Everything is out of place." Pharynx lamented as he pointed out. "KING THORAX." Both Thorax and Pharynx turn their heads to three changelings who approach them "please come with us there is something you must see." All five head to an underbrush area a few feet from the rest of the army Thorax, and Pharynx follows the three changelings to a comprehensive clearing where leaves cover the ground. At the same time, a ominous air makes the scene feel heavy. They soon find themselves in front of a statue of a raccoon-like creature wearing a hat, it's face has a red handprint, and the torso has two spiral marks on the chest. In contrast, the belly has a vertical line with four solid circles, and finally, the back has the writing changelings rulz in blue. "What exactly I'm I looking at?" Thorax questions the three changelings. "The statue, your highness, each one of us marked it as we were marching. Both Thorax and Phanax look at the changelings questionably. "You mark it." "That's not the point. The point is during the march we all marked it in different moments within the timespan. We constantly pass it many times already and I think we're going around in circles." Pharynx turns his attention to the statue while Thorax continues to talk to the other changelings. Pharynx looks at it for a moment, then he draws his halberd and slashes at it. A puff of smoke erupted from where the statue we once was, blanketing almost the entire area, nearly blinding everyone and confusing them while trying to regain their sense of surroundings. A strange figure passes by them very quickly, unable to process who just passed them. Pharynx runs pass them, given chase right behind the runaway figure, but before he can even reach the outer boundaries of the Smokescreen Thorax and the three other changelings transform it into the various large creatures and jump ahead up of them. The landing causes a smokescreen to disperse, revealing who was run from them in front of them. Was it a strange raccoon-like creature with light brown and dark brown fur patterns she was wearing a peculiar outfit wrapped around her raise a type of cloth and Hiding her lower face was a very long scarf that extends down to her lower back, on her backside a very short sword along with a few star-shaped blades. "Who are you?" Pharynx shouted, demanding answers from their assailant, but instead of getting an answer, she removed her scarf and threw it in the air, and a puff of smoke, transformed into a male fox wearing clothing somewhat similar to her. With a hand gesture, fireballs appear around him then rain down on them. "Take cover!" Thorax shouted, all five of them took cover behind trees as fire and fury rain from the skies "we're under attack." They then turn to see the same enemy is attacking the army from the treetops. "Go help the hive. I'll take one of our own and deal with those two." Pharynx said, reading the halberd. Thorax nods as he takes two changelings with him while Pharynx takes one to fight the other two. Diamond Dogs Domain 72 Hours Later Autumn blaze is at the medical site with some wounded soldiers from other nations who have been injured and forced back to their territory by the enemy forces. It has only been 72 hours since they tried to make a push with the help of the ally races by trying to transfer through Diamond dog territory with the help of star swirl so that they didn't get discovered crossing the plains to reach Ponyville but failed due to enemy Patrols. "All extraction team to the deployment area, repeat extraction team to the deployment area." A call ring out to all medical extraction teams to gear up. " Autumn needs you on the field right now we're a bit shorthanded. Get your equipment together and meet us at the deployment area." Autumn turns around to a stallion, letting her know it for her be on the field. She rushed over the armory to get on her medical extraction gear, then ran toward the deployment, where she met up thirty others extraction team members who were on standby and ready to head out. A few seconds later, a mare let all of them know they would open the portal to the battlefield as everyone was readying themselves for departure. "All right, shields up its time." The mare shouted as autumn, and everyone prepared their shields. "3...2...1...GO." The portal instantly opened, and the extraction team ran out onto the battlefield with an explosion of dust and smoke. Many of the extraction team ran out to the field, finding whoever was injured and trying to carry them back to the portal Autumn ran further out into the area, trying to find any soldier that needed aid and teleport them to the portal. She ran left and right on the field, dodging explosions and bolts, and sent soldiers back to the portal. She sees a group coming from the smoke and dust escaping enemy assault forces from the rear. " Is that every one there's anybody left behind you," Autumn asks the nearest Soldier as he's trying to get away from the enemy. " there is still fifty-one soldiers behind us, but they're pin down have to focus on our current unit right now." Autum let them know to continue heading towards the portal while she helped the stragglers. Without a second thought, she ran into the harsh dust and smoke while explosions and bolt fire were happening around her. She reached the other side of the blanket of smoke and dust covering Autumn quickly behind some rocks and looked for the remaining soldiers. It took her minutes, but she saw the soldiers pin down, unable to escape enemy soldiers were encroaching on their location with little time she sprinted to the trenches as her life depends, her gear turn black with purple marking as flames started bursting from her shoulders and mane, as footprints of fire are left turning into a Nirik. Dashing over towards the enemy forces, she made a sharp turn to the right and tight hard left turn back, creating a wall of fire separating both allies and enemy alike. Once the wall was completed, she met up with the other soldiers in the trenches. She tells them to head towards the portal. With all the soldiers out of trenches, everyone started running towards the portal. They ran for a minute until the enemy started coming through the wall of Fire and started firing bolts again, one energy Bolt hitting Autumn in the shoulder as they continued with running, trying not to get hit. It was until reinforcements came and suppressed the enemy's advance long enough for all of them to reach the portal. " Autumn Nice N Easy, right." A soldier said to her as he ran up to Autumn, congratulating her for saving many lives. Before he could get any closer, Autumn collapsed to the ground, unconscious. He ran to check her and discovered she was bleeding from her back and leg due to being shot by an bolt. "SHIT MEDIC MEDIC HEY, stay with me. We're going to get you to the doctor." Present-day Forward Operation Base West Equestria 3:15 P.M Leaving the base camp, two bicorns on a transport vehicle head north of military sight toward the forest close to the mountain. Within the very depth of the landscape, traveling their way to a cave in front of it, four guards stand watch wearing colors that match the environment. The two bicorns step out of the vehicle to the cave, with the four guards salute them. "Do you think they're ready? more importantly, do you think it will work?" "According to the books and with Bondage Arcana hypothesis, it should work. We'll have a new unit fighting for us on the field. After walking through the long corridor, they enter a chamber protected by two metal doors. Inside, a fully equipped lab was built in the cave, and on the far side, a single mare in a black lab coat sits at a desk facing them. " It's been a while since you two last came, come in, come in. It's been a long since I had guests." Sitting at the desk was a mare with three horns, seafoam green mane, pale light blue coat. She also wore a bronze sleeveless dress, a long bicep glove, and knee-high boots. "Tell us if there are any problems, are they ready?" "At the beginning, I started with one, then two more than four, it was a little hard to get the last one ready, but with a few death marches minus the death, it was a clear straight road, and as for your second question." Bondage Arcana snap her finger and out from behind some wall bylines five mares set out into the open their coats was different shades of colors one had dry blood. In contrast, one had dark cobalt. The mare on the far left has a dark yellow color, while on the far right is a pale orange. Finally, the last mare who was standing behind the others her coat is a pure white. All four mares stand before them as if they were perfection itself. "I must admit I didn't expect such mares even though they're changeling queens." He said as he remembers that three months ago, a changeling was caught in the base camp trying to steal love from a soldier. Soon after, a Strike unit went to round up all five hundred of them. The five female changelings that had unique colors were chosen and brought to the cave for experiments. "YES, you wouldn't have known they are changelings because the holes on their body, mane, tail, and wings have been full up, and their horns are straight. They are indeed Tame Changelings." "Can we use them to tame the others?" Arcana gives a sly grin. "You can use them any time you're ready." Both bicorns nod to each other in acknowledgment. "We shall inform the archon and process to the next phase."
Black LegionView OnlineInvasionBlack LegionAuthor's Note The next chapter is here sorry for the long wait i had some writers block... now enjoy. Black Legion Forward Operating base Ninety-Three days after invasion day Soldiers march a large group of changelings to an area within the camp past tents, crates, and many unique things that they never saw before being shifted around like a well-oiled machine operating at full capacity to handle the exceeding workload. they walk and were lead to the other side of the base camp many notice a black dome shape building isolated from everypony else they entered through a door where the guards are posted, and a soothing breeze of energy blows against their bodies removing the dirt and grime off them follow by the cloths on their back restored to their original state being fresh off the presses. They were then lined up single file next to each other unsure about what will happen next, while in the far corner the two bicorns that were sent to receive updates about Bondage Arcana experiments overlook all the Changelings. "Alright every changeling is here shall we begin." "Not yet Arcana isn't here yet. She wishes to see the event and gather data. If there changes in the situation it must be recorded so that we are prepared for the outcome ." A few minutes later Bondage Arcana and somepony wearing a cowl enter with the Changeling Queens in front of the Changeling groups, many of them look up in awe as five new Queens stand before them greater than Chrysalis herself. "It seems to be working...you think they will accept them?." "I don't know, it's been months since they arrived." Three months ago Three weeks after invasion day Four soldiers are being carried to a medical tent with other soldiers drained of their strength laying next to each other with similar ailments, doctors looking after them trying to figure out what is wrong. Seconds later two soldiers entered to evaluate the situation. "You two have arrived." A medical staff member approaches the ponies wearing hazmat gear. "this way." "I must apologize for the chaotic situation, we have been trying to understand what is affecting all these soldiers one moment they're fine the next they're weakened and helpless." "What disease have they all contracted?" "That's where things get strange. All the tests we've done show that no form of diseases exists in their systems." Both ponies look at the medical staff with shock and confusion at her statement. "Can you clarify that?." One of them asked the medical staff member. "physically nothing is wrong but something has drained them of energy." She pulled out a device that displayed all information on all the soldiers that were in the medical tents before they were brought in, after they reviewed the manifesto for fifteen minutes they both stopped to turn to each other. "I found something." "So have I." One of them grabs a bunch of cups and the both of them sort them into two groups "All alright let's see, the cups here represent everypony that was brought in with the same ailments, nothing out of the ordinary except one thing." The other stallion put a ruler between the two groups of cups. "One group got it incapacitated outside the base camp while the other happens within the camp...give me the medical report." Seven minutes later Inside a tent sat in the middle of it a lone mare sat on a chair with two guards watching her until the two stallions entered. "I'm Vice Captain BladeStorm and this is Vice Captain Metallic Thorn you must be Fluorescent Banner. We would like to ask you some questions." "Yes, Vice Captains," she said as the two individuals identified themselves as Vice Captains standing before her. "I'll get to the point why are you unaffected?, your assigned partner was found drained and weakened yet you are in good condition," Metallic Thorn asks. Fluorescent Banner looks at them confused. "I'd found him in that state after I stepped away from everypony view to clear my thoughts." Fluorescent Banner retorted. "That is interesting because many who went looking for our fellow soldiers end up in the same condition." "But that only happens when there is one pony, never a group, and you were by yourself." "Means that you were doing something else and you must have seen something, so what were you doing?" "Why were you behind the tents and why haven't you checked in with your C.O." "Which Province did you originally come from?" "When did you start training?" "When did you attend the academy?" Both Vice Captains attack Fluorescent Banner with wave after wave of questions asking her so many about her past And current status. As they continue Fluorescent Banner starts to feel nervous as she fidgets in her chair from the constant engagement from them, trying to keep her calm and strong she starts to look around the tent to keep herself from breaking down from the pressure of their questions wasn't over. For a while she continued to let her eyes wander until she start looking at the two stallions with a strong hardy stare and strong but silent breathing, looking up and facing the two stallion interrogators with a vile hunger intent. Without warning, Fluorescent leaped up from her chair attacking both Bladestorm and Metallic Thorn but was stopped by the Two guards that were watching her. "Well, this is an unexpected turn, never seen your kind before." Metallic Thorn said as he looked at Fluorescent Banner as her physical form changed, her coat turned black followed by her eyes turning solid blue and a finned of her mane. "What is it, a native in this land?" Metallic Thorn said after rolling back from her sudden attack. Metallic activates a holographic image on his wrist and looks up information collected during the first wave blitz from libraries and other educational institutions, it took him a few seconds to do his search and find the race that matches. "Found it." Metallic Thorn said as he showed the holo image of the Changelings at first they were skeptical but they continued to look closer at the information to find anything that matched. "Here original black and hole on parts of their bodies Changelings used to disguise themselves to steal love from others." "If there is one then there's more." Blade looks up back at the Changeling and walks up to her. "Where are the rest of your kin hidden." Blade demanded an answer from the Changeling but instead of an answer she only hissed at him in response to his demands refusing to give what he wanted, he then snapped his fingers twice signaling four soldiers carrying large transport cases. "If you won't answer my question then you'll answer this." The soldiers open the case, and Changeling's eyes widen as she sees what is inside them. Changelings hidden camp One hour later Explosion echoes throughout the forest as soldiers throw stun explosive devices as they advance further into the forest incapacitating Changelings left and right using nets and spells to hinder their movement so they wouldn't escape. As Changelings are being captured left and right within the forest a group hidden behind rough brush looks on as their comrades were taken. "We can't stay here much longer, we need to leave." One changeling said to the others fearing the soldiers would catch them hiding in the brush "hurry and stay silent." The group of Changelings scurries through the underbrush and into the forest Avoiding the sentry patrols searching for any that escaped the camp, they soon met up with three other groups and made a mad dash out of the forest while leaving the patrol unaware of their presence. After a grueling three hours of running the Changelings made it out of the forest to a paved road surrounded by fireflies where they stopped for a moment of rest for constant moving to escape the patrols. "Are we all here?" One Changelings said as she looked at the group trying to see if everypony was accounted for. " We're all here." The Changelings decided to rest up for a bit to reclaim the energy they lost running from the enemy forces, while a few of them keep a lookout for more enemies, the others take the time to rest while being surrounded by fireflies. After a short while, The Changelings gather what little they had with them preparing to leave meanwhile the fireflies numbers gradually increase around them illuminating the area. "Did you make sure there's nothing following us?" The Leading Changeling asks one of her companions who had returned from the forest to ensure that no enemy presents were located. "I searched the area not one soldier for more than a mile from here." "Good, let's keep moving." As soon as they took their first step a shriek of pain from one of the other group members. Ran over to them, and noticed her forearm up to the shoulder has been burned, and another Changeling had his leg burned down to his shins. It wasn't long before many Changelings screamed and got burned, a few tried to escape but got burned on their legs and wings while the mass hysteria continued to spread throughout the group as they were being burned and forced to huddle close to each other. "What the shit is going on here, who's attacking us." A sudden burn came on her arm, she pulled her arm away and noticed a firefly flying away from her arm. " It's the fireflies that are attacking us." Before she could lead other Changelings away from the swarm, the fireflies start flying until they become a typhoon of fire trapping everything that was inside it. In the brief moment, they were lost in the confusion they failed to notice they were floating in the air unable to run or fly anywhere while the typhoon they were trapped in transformed into a giant spare. "What the heck is going on.?" The Leading Changeling retorted as a clanging sound was heard. "The shit??." Feeling her neck and looking down at her hands and feet, shackles have appeared binding her and preventing her from taking action. similar shackles appear on the other Changelings binding them together with a seal that appears in front of them and then disappears as there were lowered to the ground while the flames that surrounded them dissipate, standing before them and on treetops a group of bipedal foxes some with multiple tails with weapons drawn. Forward Operating base Changelings Holding Area After what felt like an eternity the captured Changelings were brought to the base camp and moved to the isolated area so they could be properly watched by the guards to prevent them from escaping. They were soon put in prison cells while those with special traits and appearances were taken to a different part of the facility, as the last of the Changelings were put into their cells BladeStorm and Metallic Thorn entered the prison block. "Welcome, all of you to Kallen, your new home for now. As you stay here you will be given food, treated with respect, and clean clothes" BladeStorm said as walk through the cell block "but know this if you try to fight, escape, or disrespect us and there will be punishment for everyone." Bladestorm said as he walked back toward Metallic Thorn unaware that a Changeling broke from his restraint and shifted through the crowd as a prowling beast stalking its prey until it was aligned with its line of sight. As soon as BladeStorm was close enough he lunged out from the crowd and attacked him throwingthree punches and a kick but all of them missed their mark. "Sloppy, can't even lay a hand on me, you should try your luck shutting mud." BladeStorm's comment infuriated the Changeling and then he tried to transform but for a few seconds, he realized he couldn't change forms. "Realize it already, we drain you of all the love in you so no kiss, kiss, no bang bang."In that instance, the Changeling was knock-out with a swift punch from BladeStorm. Laying on the ground motionless Metallic Thorn walked over to the Changeling to ensure he was unconscious some of the others looked upset and looked like they are about the attack without hesitation Metatic Thorn stood up and move away from the down changeling while walking up next to them facing multiply opposition with eyes filled with unbinding rage focusing on them from all sides ready to strike without a minute delay. MetalicThorn and BladeStorm's demeanor was different than the Changelings have, Metallic emitted serious but focused energy around him while on the other hand BladeStorm had an immense and yet very provoking aura around him both of them seemed to be emitting a large quantity of energy in the entire room suffocating every weak being within the room with their presents causing a majority of them to pass out from the immediate pressure of their power, the remaining changeling that hasn’t pass look at each other with complex looks on what happens to their comrades now laying on the ground motionless not moving an inch. Seeing their only chance to escape is a hand reach is in front of them the Changeling stop hesitating and charge straight to attack both Metallic and Blade in groups of four and five trying to overpower them but within a few seconds, the first ten groups fall against then twenty to sixty more group of changeling had fallen to their onslaught until finally the remaining two Changelings were laying on the ground defeated in front of their hooves. Not too long after they contact somepony through a communication device after the brawl security and a medical unit enter the prison block tending to the injured changelings that were laying on the floor due to the confrontation with BladeStorm and MatalicThorn while those who were still unconscious from earlier were moved back to their cells each one of them put into their bed by the end of the day all of the Changelings were put in their cells for recuperation after today's events While BladeStorm and metallic Thorn overlooked all of the occupants from the security oversight area. “While today was a flop, the assessment of their fighting abilities was not a complete fail out of the five-hundred test with only a sixth of them couldn’t handle a fraction of our combine without falling unconscious.” Metalic Thorn said as he went over the current and updated information, at the same time BladeStorm sat in front of overseer monitors looking at every changeling he then turned to Thorn with a look of disappointment as he was expecting more of a challenge. “ I thought I would have a challenge fight Changelings but I guess overestimate my expectations." BladeStorm said as he showed disappointment and boredom draped across his face. "Even if you fought them in their full strength, you would have still beaten them." Metallic Thorn lamented "Let's put that aside and focus, the CO wants the Changelings to be tame and ready for combat used he is even calling Bondage Arcana for help with the use of the current Information to gain control over the Changelings."Metallic Thorn said dismissively. "You're saying it can't be done 'cause from what I see…" Blade said before turning to Metallic. Forward Operating base Changelings Training Regiment Week 2 "Come on get your ass running you punks we have runners fast than you so get moving or you'll be getting a lot more penalties after this." A single tricorn yell out as she watched over all the many Changelings currently made to run long marathons to force all participants to spend most of their energy on long-running instead of fighting back against those who capture them. This would cause everyone to lose their right to three meals a day to have it reduced to two and increase exercise time, this causes many of them to have disdain toward their capture, many of them were given chance to fight back but few accept the chance and lose more privilege after being defeated. “Come on, put some more steps into it unless anyone wants to give up.” No other Changeling said anything as they continue running a torturous run knowing that they could be punished for not winning a match against one of their soldiers is enough to put them in their place so they reluctantly continue their run for rest of the day. Halfway through the day many of the had slowdown due to running since the early hours and having little rest given to them. “HEY, WE GOT A FEW ON THE GROUND.” A bicorn called out to the other overseers who came running too few downed Changelings were on the ground passed out and exhausted from the running the soldiers came and took the exhausted Changeling anyway while the others continue unknown to them that a few of their kind was taking away. Forward Operating base Changelings Training Regiment Week 3 Changelings were made to fight in a mock battle and a free-for-all to see their combat strength in action as they are not familiar with the physical capability of their race they try to get them to fight each other in a controlled location but none of the Changeling wanted to fight many of them just stand around looked at each other unsure what they want to “what the heck is going on, why aren’t they training as I expect.” a mare wearing a cowl with a bright red cape looked down from the catwalk looking at the Changeling, she has faded yellow mane with red highlights, a sleeveless cross-top with an overbust corset, fingerless bicep length gloves, and shin high pants with shin guards came from the other side of the catwalk looking at the mock battle from the top of the training ground “specialist RedMerrow we didn’t expect you to come here.” two overseers saluted her as she walked closer to them raising her hand given them a sign to be at -ease “So any progress in their physical assessment.” RedMarrow inquired about the Changelings training status. "no changes ma'am." "And why not." RedMerrow said In a disgruntled tone of voice with annoyance." It's because they don't want to fight each other, they're hesitant. RedMerrow turns her attention to the overseers for a minute then she turns back to the Changelings. "Have our soldiers fight them." One of the overseers send a message through a communication device, and a few minutes later soldiers came rushing in and combating the Changelings. Forward Operating base Changelings Holding Area Week 5 A group of soldiers pushed nine carts through the hallway each one armed with a weapon along with escorts for added security for unseen circumstances. As they were close to the door of the holding area a call came through the communication device forcing the escorts to run ahead of everyone towards the holding area where a riot was taking place, Changelings tried to overpower their capture and escape but were subdued with the aid of the escorts unit. Some Changelings saw the door where the escorts came through and took the opportunity to escape through it only to encounter the reminding soldiers that were with the carts, assuming they were just food cooks they attack them only to be subdued and brought back tied up. "Congrats you all just lost some of your privileges starting with three meals a day, now being two meals a day shower to once a week." an overseer stated to the Changelings after their attempted riot. Forward Operating base Training ground Week 10 Changelings were forced to carry a heavy weight on their backs while some weights were on their backs, arms, and legs crossing an obstacle course. A few Changelings had to crawl flat on the ground pulling weight tethers to their bodies across the hundred-yard field five times until they couldn't continue moving, as the majority had to crawl a great amount of distance three Changelings that have the least amount of distance were laying on the ground motionless, a group of overseer walk over to them and evaluate their condition. "Look more dead weights alright, you know what to let get to it." The group of overseers picks up the exhausted Changelings off the floor while two of them start to struggle out of the arms of their captors unsure what they would do. "Look like these two still have some fight in them no matter let's move." Despite the Changelings' attempt to fight back all three were carried and dragged off the training ground to who knows where. The rest of the Changelings look from a distance as more of their race are being taken away as they continue training unable to do anything for them but continue as they were. Forward Operating base Medical Area Week 13 Changelings lined up side by side in a pseudo squat position with their arms stretched out forward holding a leaf in each hand making them stay in position for minutes or longer to see who would last longer than anypony else and who would fall next. "Maintain that position, keep those arms out, don't drop those arms and those leaves. You will start over from scratch if one of you drops even one leaf. All the Changelings started to sweat as the thought of starting over made them want to try hard and not drop their arms or collapse to the ground. "Look at them sweating, how long till they give up and hit the floor, my money on twelve in the first hour.” one overseer said looking over from the catwalk while Six others including RedMerrow watch on expecting the Changelings to break after weeks of Constance drills, running, and combats engagement throughout the past weeks have made the Changelings weaker in spirit and mind all have lost their rights to shower and have been given only one meal per day, this made them consider before rebelling as the thought of lives taken or worse by the hands of the overseer race through their minds some Changelings urinate and defecate themselves in pure fear of theirs. As their days are coming to an end many have already given up on fighting back and accepting the fates that were given to them many believe that their current predicament was karma for all the times they try to take over Equestria many times in the past and now their given a taste of true retribution for their deeds they have done in the past. Forward Operating base Holding Area Presented Day Changelings sat by quietly in their cells waiting for their next round of harsh routine that would be given to them, some were shaking in fear that they would go through another malicious event as they were doing so throughout the past three months of grueling torment in their captivity including mental fatigue many Changelings became afraid of what will happen to them if they fail just like some of their brethren who had failed and was taken away never to be seen or heard from by anyone, anxiety started to cloud the minds of some of the Changelings sitting in the far ends of their cells scared to incur their wrath any further. “I can’t take this anymore I got to get out of here.” one Changeling says rocking back and forth in the middle of the cell trembling in fear after experiencing three full months of captivity and anguish. “Hey keep it together.”. “Why are we here forced to run, fight, jump, crawl and swim under their command until we all fall and die? It's only a matter of time.” The other Changeling stood up, walked over to the one in the middle of the cell, and grabbed the Changeling by the arm, “I SAID TO KEEP CALM AND SHUT THE BUCK UP PINCER.”. “Why Harrow because you say so, we've been here suffering day in and day out only to entertain our captors with our suffering and pain until they had their laugh then excuse in one go." Harrow in a blind fit of rage turns to Pincer and punches him in the face, it doesn't take long for them to end up fighting with Harrow having the advantage over Pincer beating him to the ground until blood starts splattering all over the floor, his face and body cover in bruises as Harrow continues in beating his opponent senseless until he couldn‘t move. This violence horrifies every Changeling in the holding seeing harrow beat a fellow Changeling to near death causing them to step in before he kills. “Stop it harrow...I SAY STOP HE HAD ENOUGH YOU'RE GOING TO KILL HIM." The female changeling said grabbing hold of Harrow's arm to keep him from beating Pincer even further. Harrow look the female Changeling and then at every Changeling that was looking at him petrified with pure terror bundling close to each other unable to move due to the scene in front of them, confused by the fear they were showing Harrow look around him than his hands covered in blood as anxiety rush through his body as the sight of blood made him worried. But his anxiety and worry quickly soar to shock and fear, lying on the ground bloody, beaten, and near death lies Pincer who is hardly recognizable due to the blood and bruises covering his face anypony would have a problem recognizing him. Realize what he has done Harrow's hand tremors with guilt for beating his fellow Changeling, meanwhile, three Overseers and a platoon of soldiers were walking through the hallway heading straight to the holding area and noticing many of them were gathered around looking at a scene wondering what was happening they move through the crowd of Changelings to find Harrow stane in blood standing over Pincer beating and laying on the ground. Five soldiers subdued Harrow while two tended to Pincer healing some of his injuries and moving out of the area all three of the Overseers walked over to Harrow one with a look of disappointment while another had anger focusing their attention towards him for his actions. "I hope you're happy with your bash because you're going to confinements for a long time." One Overseer said. "We have a very special dark chamber with your name on it." The other Overseer said. As the soldiers that were holding down Harrow were about to take him away the last overseer stepped in and stop all the soldiers and pull the two Overseers to the side for a brief moment, soon after the two Overseers and the soldiers carry Pincer out of the holding area while the last Overseer move closers to Harrow showing a calm demeanor. "You're lucky, if it was any other time and day you'd be in the hole but right now you and everypony else are being transferred, today is your big day." The Overseer says in an annoyed tone. "Time to be fed and clean, follow those soldiers' instructions, and don't try anything funny, but if you want to make our day more exciting go ahead nopony is going to stop you." The Overseer said while giving a small grin. Doing what they were told the Changelings follow the soldiers through the camp to a large black structure on the other side of the camp, fearing a dreaded fate that awaits them within Some Changelings try to run or fly away only to be caught while others become hesitant to make another step forward but are forced inside and those who didn't run or are hesitant accept their fate and walk through the entryway. As the first hooves steps enter through the doorway a embiggen amount of in-love energy restored their body to a more healthy state, their clothes that were in near shambles were restored then changed into soldier's uniforms, dirt and grime disappeared from their bodies, and glowing tattoos place on parts of their bodies. All the Changelings were escorted to the main area lining up side by side in a single file mean while Changelings that were taken in the past three months had been brought in and lined up with the other Changelings each one had a slight difference between them and the rest of the Changelings with the only similarities is the holes on their arms and legs are gone, their wings are shiny, some even grown hair. Fluorescent Banner was the last to enter along with Pincer to line up with all the Changelings waiting for the next step. "Harrow looks over there isn't that luminous… the Changeling that was scouting in the western area for a food source before disappearing three months ago." Harrow turns his head to see in the back of the group luminous standing with the group of Changelings that recently separated from the rest of the Changelings during the three months death march training episode are now standing with them in formation before he could go into deep thought he was suddenly hit on the arm forcing him to look forward his eyes met with a single tricorn armed with a riding crop she directed Harrow to look then walk away. A few minutes later a RedMerrow and Bondage Arcana enter with five Changeling Queens, one has a dry blood color coat, a scarlet mane wearing a form-fitting black cutout dress while another has a cobalt coat, a sky blue mane wears a gray crop top with fingerless arm warmers and dark green multi-pocket pants with three belts, the dark yellow, cream mane queen wears a dress that looks as though it was made a single white scarf wrapped around her body with golden jewelry on her arms and neck, the forth queen a pale orange coat, green and white mane wears a sleeve tube top and hot pants, and the last queen a pure white with red eye wearing a navy slit skirt, with a frilly shirt, a corset, and high collar tailcoat. All of them start in front of the Changelings with authority and awe as five new Queens stand before them greater than Chrysalis herself. "Who are they? I have never seen them before, " One changeling said, looking at the Queens. "Are they new Queens who would have believed?" Every Changeling in the area starts talking about the Queens with glee and curiosity but Harrow looks at them with disgust and contempt seeing them as a mockery of the race he steps forward and shouts vulgar language at them as if they were vile vermin. Soldiers try to subdue Harrow for his outburst but swiftly pass them attacking the nearest Queen with a raised fist in pure fury as he closes the distance but stop a foot away by Cobalt Queen grabbing hold of Harrow's wrist causing him the hesitant, twisting it to preventing him to continue and forced him to his knees while draining the love him leaving him weak, powerless, and defeated. "Anypony else would like to fill his shoes," Arcana said as guards came in pointing their weapons down at Harrow ready to execute him but the female Changeling Harrow was talking to before use her body to shield him, Arcana was about to take a step but the cobalt Queen stop her Arcana turn to her seeing her place a hand on her shoulder while she gives a slight jester to convince Arcana to tell the soldiers to stand down. All the Changelings at each other wondering who will take on the challenge but none step forward knowing too well they are outmatched, Harrow unable to fight against them alone lay down his arm and surrender, and return to position conforming to the new leadership. “All right now that is done it is time for a new era for us and it starts with our new leadership and our allies…we’ll be given a large amount of love as long we don’t betray them and when this is all over we won’t need to hide no more… endless love.” The scarlet Changelings said rallying every Changeling in the area as roaring cheers fill the full dome. Arcane walks over to Vice Captain BladeStorm and Vice Captain Metallic Thorn with a smile on her face “call the archon and tell him we have his Legion."