We sat for what seemed like hours. Sharing stories and talking of old times. "Come on Arcus!" I pleaded, "You and me were the only ones there! How can you not remember?!"

"I can't recall stealing the Blood Jew of Life with you. I helped you get into the temple, then you ran off without me." He deadpanned.

I gave a sheepish grin. "Hehe...I thought you were right behind me..." He just shook his head and leaned against Luna. She reached down and nuzzled him. I smiled and looked over at Tia. "Say, you remember when you did this?" I pointed to my hind leg.

She cringed at the site. The long deep scar that goes almost all the way around my thigh. "I do. And I am surprised you still keep the leg. My blade went straight through the bone if I recall correctly."

"Wait, what? You did that to him sister?" Luna said while looking at the scar. "Yep! She sure did. Though I did stab her in the neck..."

"WHAT!?!?!" Luna yelled in surprise.

Celestia raised a hoof to calm her sister. "'Tis alright sister. He barely managed to scratch me."

"That's not the point! Why would he need to stab you?!"

I chimed in, "I was sent to kill General Spark Lore. In which I FAILED by the way..."

"Only because the Princess saw you first." Arcus smirked.

"Yeah, some help you were, Arcus! What did you do again? Oh yeah, stand there and wait for me! Like I was buying Ice Cream or something!"

I picked up my cup and started to sip what was left of my tea as Luna spoke. "Arcus Luna! You tried to kill General Lore?! " Arcus leaned away raising his hooves defensiveness. "Well I was still a Merc back then...Be...besides I..."

He was interrupted by a soft crash. He looked over to see me vault out of my chair and fly to the balcony. Bucking the doors open, I ran out and leaned over the railing. Taking swift sniffs of the air.

"Foxx? What's wrong?" Arcus ran out to my side. "Buddy, talk to me." The Princesses got up and started to walk towards us.
"Can you smell it? Fire, from the East." He took a wiff from the sky. "I don't smell a thing bro." Celestia and Luna joined us on the balcony. "It's probably just farmers in Filly Delphia. They like to burn their fields to make the soil more rich for the next season."

I looked over the horizon. "I don't know. I got a bad feeling just now."I turned and walked back inside Tia's room. Everypony following close behind. "I didn't smell a fire. Are you sure there's one?" Luna asked as we sat back down.

I didn't say anything, I just stared at the table with an unsure expression. "I can vouch for him. His senses are way better than a regular old Ponies." He quickly raised a hoof over his mouth, his eyes wide. "What do you mean?" Celestia asked.

"It...it isn't my place to say. I said to much already...I.."

"Magic Experiment."

"What?" The Princesses said at once. Everypony looked toward me.

"I 'volunteered' for an experiment. My senses are enhanced." I explained. Still staring at the table.

"Have you ever heard me breathing? I have to take slow, shallow breaths, or else smells will overwhelm me. Have you ever wondered why I knew things that you never said above the quietest whisper? If I pay attention, I could hear you ten meters away. Want to know why I never got caught sneaking into a fortress? I could see everypony way before they could see me."
Nopony looked at me. There was a long moment of silence that hung in the air. "Why would you volunteer for something like that?" Celestia managed to get out.

"Let me tell you the whole story. Maybe you can help me understand that too."

A lone wagon rolls down a lonely dirt road. It was filled with all types of Ponies and Griffons. I, of course, was among them.

We all sat quietly inspecting our Arcane crossbows that were given to us. I sat at the end of the wagon, by the door. Last on, First off. The way I always liked it.

It was pretty packed inside as well. Only enough room for a single Pony to walk down the isle. Up front, a Pony stood from his seat. "Alright Stallions!"

"Ahem...." I cleared my throat, pointing across from me.

"And Mare." He corrected. "We just crossed into the 'Father Land' known as Germaneigh. As you should be aware, this is our first job up here so listen up. Nopony, and I mean, NOPONY is going to fuck up today! Understood?" He barked at us.

"Yes Sir!!" We all yelled in unison. He nodded his head and continued. "Good. Now, Dr. Einheart hired us to pull security at a top secret magic science facility. He fears, that neighboring countries are going to start an invasion, sparking a war that's been brewing up over the last few months.

"If they do attack, our job is to keep them out of the facility, and if necessary, the town. Now, if your wondering why you have a Arcane bow instead of your beloved weapons. It's because, Dr. Einheart gave us these as a little welcoming gift. Now Einheart, being one of the most leading magic AND technology scientists of the world, said these babies have been super charged full of fun little magic spells. And in the event of an attack, the enemies would be using similar bows as well. So it's a ranged fight.

"Now,once we reach the facility, we'll split into four teams. Team One, will consist of Myself, Shining Star, Lilly, and Sand Dollar. Team Two will be, Black Foxx, Dazzler, Caramel, and Lightning. Three will be the new kid, Arcus, Hammer, and Dawn. Arcus, the kid has command on this, but if he needs a little push in the right direction, make sure to help him out."

Arcus nodded and hoof bumped the new kid, Fireworks. "Got it OP."

OP smiled and looked at Cherry Grove. "Cherry, your on Team Four with everypony else. Teams Three and Four will secure the the South and East entrances. While Team Two scouts the area for any hostiles. Team One will help the Doctor with whatever he needs. Got it?"

Nopony says a word. Some nod, others just stare blankly at the ground. OP made his way to the back and opened it up. The wagon came to a stop and he jumped out. "Alright, Ascension. Welcome to Marelin."
I jumped out and and gathered my team. We took off and headed South over the border. We made our way through the thick forests of some Goddess forsaken Country. We would of flew, but only Lightning was a fellow Pegasus. Hours passed as we failed to navigate the forest.
Luckily, the enemy found us. We somehow managed to completely go around a camp, and bumped into one of their supply lines. The supply runner never hesitated to bring up his bow. But, unfortunately for him, we were already aiming at him. Four shots range out true and proud.

Four loud bangs, accompanied by their own unique color, and one pink mist later. I knew we fucked up.
"Aw, dammit all!!! We have to go, Now!" We took off running North, hoping to find the border into Germaeigh. But, unfortunately for us this time, we ran right into the enemy camp.

We skidded to a stop as Ponies rushed our position. "Les Intrus!" One screamed as he fired a cross bolt at us. Me and Lightning pushed off into the skies. We heard a 'ooff' from below and a scream.

"Dazzler!" Caramel yelled as he took cover behind a box. Dazzler took the bolt straight in the neck. "Shit! Light, scatter the crowed!" I ordered as I took off down to Dazzler.

I could hear loud explosions and cries of pain as Lightning shot randomly into the camp. "Caramel, cover me while I patch him up!" He vaulted his only cover yelling back. "Got it!"

Before I even touched down, I could tell Dazzler wasn't going to make it. He laid on the ground clutching his throat. Rolling side to side. His eyes were wide with fear as he chocked on his own blood trying to breath.

When he noticed me standing by him, he tried to frantically grab me. His hoof only to pass over my leg, as his blood soaked fur slipped along mine. His eyes started to tear up. Dashing from me to the bolt that stuck out his neck.

What was I to do? The bolt wasn't in deep, but it hit his artery. He was a dead Pony crying in pain. "F...foxx...ple..ase..." My eyes widened as he chocked out.

I took a step closer and placed a hoof on his neck. "Sorry Daz...." I brought my other hoof up and slammed it into the bolt. A sick sound came from his throat as I watched the life fade from his eyes.

I'm...I'm not sure what happened after that. All I know is I was flying next to Lightning as fast as we could go. Arcane, and regular bolts flew past us in our retreat. I chanced a look back.

An ungodly number of Pegasus chased us, and trailing ever so slightly behind was a hoard of Unicorn and Earth Ponies. "Shit! We really stired the hornets nest Light!" I called over the wind.

"I know! I don't think we'll be able to make it back at this rate! Don't let them take the Facility yeah?!"

"Light? What are you doing?!" I turn to face him. He had on a content smile.

"Making sure one of us gets back! Take care yourself Foxx. Don't let what happened to River ruin you." He gave me a salute and took a sharp turn, firing in rapid succession at the incoming army.

"Light! No!" I went to turn, but I felt a cross bolt pierce through one of my feathers, keeping me on a set route. I looked back to see the Pegasus chasing Lightning. But the rest were slowly marching after me.

I flew faster than I've ever flown before. I found myself tunneling out of the trees and crashing into the complex gates. I rolled around a bit, seeing pieces of gate fly in every direction. "Halt!" A Germaneigh Pony yelled. Four surrounded me and put me in a hold.
I could barely breath after the impact, let alone think straight. Thank goddess Team Three was there. "Foxx!" Arcus yelled. "He's one of us, it's ok! Get off him!" He ran up as the Ponies let me up.

"Foxx, bro what happened?" I gasped for air as I tried to calm down.

"Enemy...camp....coming....Team....dead.... Defensive....positions...." I said between breaths. Arcus nodded and yelled at everypony to take defensive positions. "You better head inside, OP might need a hoof."

I nodded and headed inside, still trying to recover my breathing. Inside was clean. Clean and white. Kind of like a hospital. But worse. Instead of doctors, crazy Germane scientists were running around screaming at each other. I randomly made my way through the halls, getting turned arong once or twice. I ultimately ended up in the right place in the end.

I entered as the slipping glass door opened on its own. "Sir! Team Two is down, and the Enemy force is on its way." I reported, finally able to speak properly. OP turned around with an uneasy look.

"Understood. How many?"

"Honestly sir? Too many."

He looked back at a Unicorn in a lab coat. He had a purple coat, with a black and red mane. "Stay here with Dr. Einheart. If they break through, make sure nopony gets him. Crystal?"

"Shiny." I nod and walk up to Einheart.

OP and the rest leave to, what I assume, back up Team Three and Four. "Dr. Einheart. Who vould you be?" His accent was strong, but he spoke pretty decent Equestrian.

"Black Foxx, it's a pleasure Doctor."

"Nein, Einheart vill do just fine."

"Alright Einheart. What have you been working on that's so damned important?"

I stepped past him to examine all the papers and test tubes.

"Vell, ve have been vorking on a vay to enhance a Ponies physical und mental capabilities. Making ze ultimate soldier."

"How is it coming along?"

"All simulations have been very promising! Und small test as vell. But ve still don't have ze nesissary data to do live Pony tests yet. I vished to be able to at least be zat far before ze Französisch ponies invaded. Schmutzige Französisch Schweinen!" He slammed his hoof on the ground.

I was about to ask another question, but a large explosion cut me off. "Scheiße! Zey began ze attack. Quick! Help me backup ze data!" We ran towards the machines in the next room. I looked over it.

"Um... Everything's in Germaneigh. What do I do?"

"Ah, ja. So sorry. Go around ze room and press zis button here. 'Sichern.'" I nodded and went to each machine pressing the button. As I did, a loading bar came up on each screen and begane to process everything everything stored on each machine.

After a few minutes of this, a voice came over an intercom
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"Der Feind durchbrach. Alle Kampfgruppen auf Ihre Beiträge."

Einheart looked around in a hurry. "Einheart, what's wrong?"

"Zey broke through. Ze East gate is lost. Quick, follow me." He trotted over to a door and entered a lengthy code.
It opened with a quiet hiss. We entered and lights flickered on. More of those machines lined the walls, and a huge glass window shown the nest room. Only a big metal and glass tube, surrounded by bigger machines stood inside.

"Ve don't have much time." He said typing away at one machine. "Quick, into ze other room." I got rushed in by Einheart and stood in front of the large tube.

"Um. What are we doing Einheart?" I looked over at him. He tapped a small screen on the tube. It opened with a hiss, as gas escaped from within. "Get in."

I was taken back by his words. "Wait, what?"

"I vill not be killed before I know if my life's vork is a success or not! Now, get in ze pod."

I looked between him and the pod. Fighting could be heard from outside. If they got in here, I don't think I could hold of an army all by myself. Not with this crossbow.

"Fine. What's going to happen to me?"

Einheart beamed and pushed me inside. The pod closed and a funny smelling gas filled the chamber.

He trotted back into the other room and typed away at the machines. "If zis vorks, you vill be stronger zan a Dragon, smarter zan a gorilla, faster zan a cheetah! Your senses vill be unmatched. You vill see farther, hear better, see better, smell better! You vill be made ze ultimate soldier."

He hit me buttons. "Now, we inject the serum. Und soon, ve vill know ze results."

Just then a needle shot out of nowhere and dug deep into my left foreleg. I let out a small yelp in surprise.

My vision became blurry, and I started feeling nauseous. My head started spinning, I closed my eyes to try and steady myself. Then, all of a sudden, my body felt like it caught fire.

"AAAAAHHHH!!!!!!" I screamed. I continued to scream as the intensity became greater and greater. Time for me seemed to past ever so slowly. It felt like days had past when I finally stopped screaming and went limp.

I opened my eyes to see the door burst open. "Nein! You vill not stop my vork!" Einheart pulled something from his jacket and pulled a pin. The other ponies tried to rush out, but only a few made it.

An explosion rocked the pod as Einheart exploded, taking out at least four others. When all settled, more ponies rushed in and opened the door to the room I was in. They surrounded the pod and talked back and forth. The pod hissed open, and I fell out.

Everypony was quiet. I stood up. My body moved on its own. My eyes scanning the line of ponies in front of me.

"Ses yeux, ils ont juste changé de couleur..." One said.

Without thinking, my body launched up, and attacked the ponies.

"And that's all I can remember. After that, I woke up at Manehatten Central." I looked up to see Arcus looking away with teary eyes. We lost a lot of friends that day, I wouldn't be surprised if I was crying from remembering this. Celestia, looked as stoic as ever. But with more compassion and.....sympathy? Luna looked sad. I don't think she's used to ponies fighting with one another. Let alone killing.

"Do you regret it?" Celestia asked, just above a whisper.

I gave a small smile. "Nope. It's helped me for the most part. I mean, I'm not stronger than a Dragon, or anything like that, but my reflexes greatly increased. So I can't really complain. Besides...I'm the living legacy of Dr. Einheart." I finish quietly.

I think she was about to yell at me, the way she took a deep breath. But Luna stepped in. "I need to raise the moon sister.

Would you please?" She pointed to the sun. Celestia sighed and walked out to the balcony with Luna.

Arcus came over to me. "So, why are your eyes still Purple? Your not going crazy Pony killer, so something must have happened."

I just shrugged. "I'm not really sure. Three months back, When I went back to Manehatten, some of my friends were getting mugged. And the mugger threatened to kill them. I stepped in, lost control, and well...They've been purple ever since."

He nodded as he looked out to the sky. I followed his gave and was awestruck by the pure beauty I saw. Colors swam together as the sky danced from light blue to golden, all the way to a deep midnight hue. The moon replaced the sun, and the Princesses stepped back in.

"I get to watch that everyday." Arcus bragged.

"Lucky fucker..."I said, barely audible.

Luna came over to us. "Do you have anything to do tonight Foxx? Or can you stay longer. I'd like to get more information on Arcus's past." She looks at him with a sly grin.

I gave a slight chuckle. "I'd love to stay longer. But I'm afraid, I'm already late for another meet up as it is. Sorry, but I should probably get going." I stood and walked over to the balcony. "Oh, be sure to tell the guards I'm no longer a threat. I'd just hate to have to sneak in and out the castle every time I come to Canterlot." I said sarcastically.

Celestia just rolled her eyes. "Farewell Black Foxx. May you have a pleasant evening."

I only nod in response. Opening my wings, I take off from the balcony, spiraling towards the streets below. About a dozen feet from the ground, I pull up and level out. I fly through the castle gates and out to the streets of Canterlot. Giving a few extra hard flaps, I pull up just above the rooftops.

I fly through the streets looking for any sign of Ruby Wings. The other Pegasus fly by casually, while little foals fly circles around me. I can't fly as fast I used to. Not after that fight with Steel Wings boy's and the Griffons. It hurts too much flying at what I would of called 'a relaxing stroll'.

Of course, I was the fastest flyer in flight school here. Even came in third place at the young Equestrian flight school competitions. Some fillies beat me. A rainbow maned one came first. Went to Cloudsdale's flight school I think.

I shake my head of the memories as I hear my name. I look around only to see a yellow blur ram into my side. It pushes me over a bit, but I'm able to hover still.

I crane my head back to see a little filly crushing my side with a large smile. "Hey! Night Flash! How was class?"
"Good, Miss Ruby showed us new maneuvers."

I chuckled and heard a pony yell. "Night Flash! What have I told you about running off?"

"Sorry Miss Ruby..."

Night made the most adorable pouty face. I just about melted. "It's alright Night, I wouldn't want to stay next to Ruby for long either." I wink at her making her giggle.

"Well excuse me! Mr, I'll see you later today! Where were you all day huh?!" She says, feigning anger.

"My absents only furthers my statement." I whisper to Night, who giggles even more. "I got caught up with the Princesses. Sorry. I'm here now though, still want to catch up?"

"Well....I don't see a problem with it. What do you think Flash? Want Foxx to come over for a bit?"

Night Flash let go of my side and started to fly circles around us. "YES YES YES YES YES!!!!"

I just look at Ruby, "What?"

She smiles and grabs Night Flash out of the air. "Flash lives with me. Has for almost three months. Once I found out she was living on the streets, I had to do something."

I smiled and landed down on the empty street below. Ruby and Flash landed next to me and began to walk. "So Night, tell me about those maneuvers Ruby was teaching you."

Ruby blushed and looked away. "They're great! She said that they were some of the moves you showed her back in flight school!"

I acted shocked. "You don't mean my 'Superly Awesome Special Flight Tricks' do you? Those were top secret! How could you Ruby?!"

She swatted at me with her hoof. Face even more red then It was originally. "Oh shut up!"

I smiled, "Hey Night, let me tell you about the time Ruby asked me out."

"You wouldn't DARE."

I smiled at her and leaned closer to Night Flash.

It's going to be a fun night.

Author's Note

HAHA! I wrote another! Thanks to those who Favorited and Commented, giving me the motivational push to keep this going! Those things mean a lot to me. Seeing people favorite my story, and give feedback, or just put their opinion on what happened in the chapter. But yeah, hope you liked it. And as always, Thanks for reading.