Chapter 4: A captain and a princess

Meanwhile in Canterlot castle

Shining armor stood in the training fields with many fresh recruits and some seasoned going over the new weapons currently being manufactured and to his surprise were quite well efficient. Earlier he was tasked by Luna to go over the efficiency of the new weapons while she was out on mission with some of the best soldiers Canterlot had, courtesy of him truly. Now he was just doing that, while the guard trained he looked over the new weapons being made, going over to the field weapon table he began to go over the types of weapons and how they worked. To start they were all muzzleloaders, with flintlock mechanisms, all required a black powder with a lead ball, with one needing more than most.

The first weapon he inspected was the musket, used mostly by unicorns due to their length and weight, the musket proved to be the main weapon of choice for unicorn made firing lines. Putting down the musket, then picked up its shorter cousin, the musketoon, this shorter weapon is currently used by all three tribes, on its side was a bite grip used as the trigger to fire the weapon. The Musketoon proved to be quite useful as a short range missionary and naval weapon, even though it was outmatched by its bigger cousin. Placing the musketoon on the table he lifted its larger counterpart, the blunderbuss, similar to the musketoon aside from the flared barrel, the blunderbuss too could be used by the three tribes and too had a bite trigger at its side. However the blunderbuss proved to be quite bulky when it came to travel, it proved to be a good close range weapon due to its scattershot, but it was a hassle to lug around. Lastly was the pistol lighter and used as the standard rifleponys secondary, too has a bite trigger, what made it useful was its lightweight feel and favorably used as a ponies sidehoof.

Impressive as they may be, these new ranged weapons came with an issue, reloading them, all of them were muzzleloaders and needed to be loaded by hoof. Fortunately a solution came to pass, the firing mechanism, a flint wheel lock hammer on its upper side, fired the shot, but the problem was the pan where the powder went needed to be resupplied. The solution, unicorns in Canterlot, found a way to enchant the powder to fire five hundred shots without needing to be changed. As for the rest of the powder, at the end was a pin connected to the back of the barrel, once fired it would glow red hot igniting the powder. Shining armor observed the light and flammable paper cartridge, at both ends were durable, yet light paper covers, one side is pierced by the pin, the other crushed by the lead ball.

-KPOW-

Shining armor lightly jumped, he still wasn't used to the sound of a gun going off, but he liked the idea of better military equipment, again he picked up the musket and eyed the purple streak going from the pan to the internal pin. The enchanted powder glowed when it was active, if the gun ran out of shots then it would burn out and fade. Inspecting each gun was crucial, if the weapon wasn't properly maintained, then the pony firing it could get injured, or worse. He shuddered seeing some of those injuries, blown off jaw, third degree burns to muzzle and eyes, accidental discharge resulting in eye loss, those were to name a few and if any worse can result in death.

None of that compared to when the weapons were first introduced, after the first crate arrived an operational manual was supposed to come with it, but being there was none thought it would be fine. Not five minutes after the crate arrived during a weapons test did ponies find out about ricocheting, some ponies thought it was funny, but the one who shot himself in the ass didn't think so. Shining lightly chuckled at that, guilty of finding that a little funny, especially after hearing the pony say “it wasn't the fun kind of penetration”. What the captain remembered was after weapon inspection, true they should've done it first, but nopony thought of it at the time, but he was furious when his gut practically screamed for him to stop the ponies from what they’re doing. What he saw were ponies looking down the barrel and even unintentionally waving the gun around, sure these were no crossbows, but he was furious nonetheless.

Now the ponies were more disciplined, but that didn't stop the occasional ricocheting from happening, Shining shook his head remembering the stallion who shot himself in the ass, got shot in the ass again, this time in both flanks. Of course the ponies name is Spilled Salt, who always has bad luck with some form of training, but he was a good soldier though.

He jumped a bit when he felt someponies wing tap his shoulder, he turned about ready to give them a proper thrashing until he was kissed. His shock and surprise turned into love and joy, Cadence soon parted from his lips, he was surprised she’d visit him, usually only Celestia visits the training yard. He didn't complain though, her visit alone was enough to get through inspection, this also prompted him to show her around the field, she has been asking what the training field was like.

“Cadence it’s good to see you-” Shining Armor spoke before it became awkward, then he asked “-what are you doing here? Usually Celestia’s the only one that comes here.”

“I just wanted to see you Shiny-” she smiled planting another kiss on his lips “-besides I've seen the castle so many times, one starts tracking the days the maids change the flowers above the stained glass windows in the hall.-” she rolled her eyes and chuckled “-besides I've never seen the training yard before, Celestia always said to me-” she speaks in a mock Celestia accent “-’the princess of love doesn't concern herself with troops of conflict, she must be regal, proper and not spoiled to a stallion until after marriage.’”. Cadence chuckled at her butchered voice of her aunt, Shining armor shaking his head with a smile.

“Alright-” he said smiling “-I guess I could show you around-” he soon became serious “-but you stay by my side understand and don't interfere with the other captains and instructors alright!” Cadence understood nodding, she knew her coltfriends job was serious and she didn't want to make a fool of him, or get in the way of others. He sighed “okay-” he said “- follow me.”.

Truth be told Cadence has never seen a training yard before, so when she eyed the shooting range, she was quite excited to see ponies stand reloading their weapons, getting ready to fire their next volley. Behind the group of ponies was a mare and one of the many captains of the castle who oversaw the markspony and ranged weapons training on the field. From what shining said, her name was Ariel Volley, a pegasus mare with an orange coat, yellow mane and a scar running alongside her from her upper barrel to lower. Cadence was told Ariel got it from a dragon, just the thought sent shivers down her spine, but what nearly made the princess whimper was how Ariel survived the fight with her intestines peeking out. Shining informed her of many ponies with some nasty scars and wounds, one such pony he knew was Stellar victory, though mostly he was a medic, he did take part in several skirmishes in Equestria.

-KPOW-

Cadence jumped upon hearing the sound of the guns going off, she wasn't aware of how loud they’d be, or how much smoke there'd be, coughing she fanned the smoke away with her wing. The coughing alone soon attracted the attention of captain Ariel Volley, cadence swore the captain nearly shat herself when she laid her eyes upon her, then at Shining Armor.

“Attention ponies, princess on the field!” In an instant the unicorns shoulders their muskets and stood at attention, all the while waiting for the at ease order from Cadence.

Cadence stood perplexed, usually troops would return to their positions after a few moments, yet they stood as if they were waiting for her to do something. Leaning over she whispered in her coltfriends ear “what do i do?”

He smirked and whispered back “say at ease”.

Nodding, Cadence cleared her throat and stood in a regal form “at ease ponies” her order relaxed them to continue their training, Ariel Volley smirked as she went up to the two.

“First time eh?-” she lightly teased, causing cadence to blush a bit and nod, Ariel shook her head “-don't worry about it, both Shining armor and I were in your horse shoes before, but after awhile you’ll get used to it.” she perked up remembering something “speaking of, captain the twenty second line infantry in San palomino are requesting a resupply” he sighed shaking his head, those foals like to waste ammo during training.

“All right-” he said “-anything else?” Ariel nodded.

“A volunteer request for the coming conflict in Prance has been filed, a pegasus pony named Stellar Victory requested to join the two hundred and first infantry division.” Shining raised a brow, he’s heard of Stellar Victory, he’s a pegasus pony who joined as a medic and had several skirmishes under his hooves, yet he didn’t partake in the diamond dog skirmish.

While the two were talking, Cadence noticed the on recruits, the different colored stars on their chest plate, some ranged from the common light blue she's seen on the royal guards, but the other colors she doesn't recognize. Yet when she looked back at her coltfriend, he had a purple star instead of blue, though of course she's seen ponies with red frills on and even those confused her from the blue frills, looking back she had to know.

“Ahem, excuse me Ariel Volley” the mare looked back at the princess, the report would have to wait.

“Yes, your highness? Can I help you?” She and shining armor can clearly tell she looked nervous, though of course she’s on a military training yard, they don't think it's that.

Cadence pointed out the stars on the armor. “Those stars, I know the light blue ones are the royal guards, but what do the other colors represent?” The two officers smiled, glad Cadence was interested in the branches of the armed forces. This though was where Shining Armor shined, he trained many recruits in all branches, of course Ariel Volley knew the answer as well, but decided to let her captain explain.

He nodded “correct, the light blue stars and helmet plumes represent the royal guard, but they’re not the only branch, ponies with red stars, orange armor and red plumes are part of the main equestrian army. For the army you have the equestrian infantry force which you see with their red plumes and stars, next you have the garrison divisions, they have green stars, blue armor and green plumes and are most commonly known as line infantry.”

Cadence raised her hoof like she was in class, or a recruit “sir, why are the garrisons called line infantry, shouldn't they be part of the main infantry division?”

Shining gave a light chuckle “I asked the same question myself, we call the garrison's line infantry because they’re the main defense line before the infantry divisions. It's a whole mess, to this day Equestrias generals are urging Celestia to reform the military by just naming the garrisons, garrisons and leaving the line infantry to the infantry divisions.”

Cadence nodded, she could see that, maybe she should start naming several unit types herself, so she has her own personnel guard. At any rate she continued to listen to her coltfriends explanation.

Clearing his throat he continued “ okay we dealt with the infantry and garrisons, next we have the navel marines, expeditionary forces and marines-” cadence nodded listening “-the navel marines act as ship defenders or ship borders, instead of a star they have a orange anchor with a blue helmet plume. Marines are Equestria's latest edition to its military branch, the marines have a light blue anchor and green plume with green armor. Lastly, the expeditionary forces have a green star, light brown armor and dark green plume, as for the other branches we’ll get to them tomorrow, right now do you have any questions?” Cadence raised her brow, she didn't realize there were other branches, of course now that she thought about it there were the pegasi and the royal navy. However one thought came to mind, a guard he might recognize.

“I have a question sir” Shining nodded to her “sir there have been guards with orange sun insignias, red and yellow armor with orange plumes, have you seen them, or trained any?”

This caught the two captains off guard, they’ve never seen or heard of a guard with that description before, at first the two thought it was fire company, an elite fighting force and Celestia's personal elite guard. Yet what caught them off guard was the sun insignia, whereas fire company has a flame insignia, if Celestia has a secret guard then how come it's been seen. Of course now that Shining thought about it, he has seen somepony with that sun symbol on someponys armor before and when he asked the pony why he was here, he heard the pony reply, "I only take orders from Celesta herself”.

Not wanting to worry about it now, all the while leaving Ariel Volley to do her duties, both shining armor and cadence soon went back into the castle, he's already done his inspections of the new weapons already, now it was time to have a break with his marefriend. Entering Cadence's room, she made sure to lock the door and send the guard away by informing him shining armor is protecting her, once he was gone the two were alone. Passionately the two began to kiss, their tongues exploring eachothers mouths, with a -klang- shining armors helmet fell to the floor and the two now moved to the bed. Were the kissing not only continued but started to heat up, on his back Shining watched eagerly as Cadence moved her way down his upper barrel, soon mid, then lower and finally at his sheath, giving it a light kiss, she moved down to his balls and slowly licked the black leathery sack. Gently she sucked one in feeling his cum filled orbs, her pussy dripping as she imagined the cum flowing in her mouth, or his seed filling her loins. He moaned as he felt her suck his balls, he leaned his head back as she stretched them out a bit, all the while his cock began to worm its way out, half erect he moaned a small drop of pre dripping out early. It didn't take long for Shinging's cock to become erect from cadences' ball play, but once it did, the stallion could see the lust in the mare's eyes, he could almost swear he could see her drooling.

She smiled and kissed him “now for real fun” she said getting into position, her pussy over his head, with her staring down at his sixteen inch cock, the stallion smiled sixty-nine it is then.

Lustfully the stallion started licking the princesses pussy, she moaned as she felt his tongue lick over her winking clitoris, her juices dripping into his mouth, it was now her turn to start. Lowering her head down, Shining's cock throbbed, she wanted it in her pussy, but she knew Celestia would have a fit, but she didn't say anything about oral, or anal, both of which she loved. Taking his cock in her mouth she slowly began to suck it, an audible moan escaped from Shining as she orally stimulated his shaft, slowly she bobbed her head enjoying the texture of his stallionhood. His cock throbbed followed by a spurt, the light saltiness of pre leaked in her mouth, she savored the flavor of it and quickened her pace, hoping to get a taste of Shining's foal batter. She closed her eyes, in sheer pleasure after feeling the stallion start licking the inside of her pussy and hitting her G-spot. This in turn brought her closer to the edge, that can't happen, well not yet anyway, circling her tongue around his glans, she pressed deeper around his cock, nearing his medial ring and the halfway point of his fourteen inch cock. She moaned, feeling her orgasm near, she needed him to cum first, she didn't like to treat it like a race, but he always boasted he could make a mare cum before him, well he didn't meet an alicorn. Deviously and mentally spilling she manifested a stallion's cock out of magic, gave it a quick suck and lined it up with Shining's pucker.

At first he felt light pressure, then heavy pressure, tilting his head back, he moaned in delight after feeling his prostate get hit for the first time, of course there was pain, but that was soon replaced with pleasure and with the added oral, it proved too much. Immediately Cadence felt Shining's flare form in her mouth, his orgasm was near, she watched his balls clench and knew it was only a matter of time, but he wasn't the only one, she too felt the ejaculatory urge to squirt. The two ponies moaned trying to one up each other, but it proved fruitless as the two both came, Cadence and shining both moaned, his seed shooting in her mouth and cadence squirting in his. The mare savored the seed as much as she could, enjoying the taste of stallion milk for the first time, its salty flavor gulping down her throat. Dissolving the magic dildo, Cadence upon finishing her high protein meal, released the stallion's cock and let it fall from her mouth, droplets of sperm fell to his lower barrel as she licked them up.

Not seconds after the foreplay did the real fun begin, laying on the bed half of Cadence's body was supported by her hind legs, raising her tail she presented Shining her marehood and anus. Knowing he pleasured her pussy it was time to breach the back entrance, going over he winced as his cock slapped his barrel, again he was already hard and horny. Licking her pucker he began to lube up her tight hole, he smiled hearing her moan, only for her to lightly yelp after he stuck his tongue in her. He felt her pucker tightly clenched around his tongue as he prenched the hole, putting his lips around her sphincter he began to suck the ring. She moaned, her pussy winking again and on the verge of orgasm, she felt him pull out, looking back she begged him to continue only to feel him mount her. Getting the idea and with her tail hole lubed up, she felt the tip of his cock at her entrance, breathing as she looked back to him and nodded, signaling she was relaxed and ready.

Pressing forward Shining felt some minor resistance, but with his saliva lubing up her tailhole, he felt himself slide right in without issue. Standing there for a moment he let her body get used to him in her and after a while he began, slowly he began to thrust in her, inch by inch until his medial ring was engulfed by her pucker. Soon he began to speed up and thrust his hips, their two bodies smacking as her tight hole milked him. She moaned begging him to speed up which he did and enjoyed every second of the session, panting she begged him to go harder her climax on the rise, she could feel the pleasure rock throughout her pussy. Then it happened, grabbing her pillow and biting it she screamed, her orgasm blew up, Shining with his cock being milked felt his orgasm near and after a while and a few more thrusts, he too was screaming. His balls clenched as he pumped fresh seed in her pucker, her tail hole milking ropes upon ropes of foal batter, his flare keeping his cum from spilling out made cadence feel full. The two panted in the afterglow, looking at each other they shared a kiss.

“Feel better babe?” she smiled at him and kissed his cheek.

“Much better my shining stud” the two shared a kiss again only to be interrupted when the door opened.

“Captain sir you’re needed in the-” he looked up and blocked his view with his wing “-oh sweet Celestia!” Both shining and cadence blushed, realizing the stallion was still inside her, carefully he pulled out with a-schlorp- making the guard who walked in shudder.

“Lieutenant, what's to report!?” the captain asked, the lieutenant still covering his eyes spoke through his wing, cadence giving a light chuckle.

“Sir princess Luna’s returned from her mission in the west, Celetia sent me to come get you and princess cadence, she wants the both of you to come see it” unknowingly he gave cadence ammunition for what she was about to do next.

“Shining armor doesn't need to cum, he just did, I have proof if you want to see it. It's dripping from his cock and my pussy.” Shining rolled his eyes while his marefriend trolled the poor officer, all the while the lieutenant lipped to himself ‘Celestia kill me’.

Shaking his head the officer replied “no thank you I can smell it from here”

Cadence teased some more “you sure, its thick and creamy” that did it, she smiled as the guard stood unaware he had a hard on, this time Shining had fun with him.

“I say stand and salute, but you’re already doing that” Looking down the guard's face went deep beet red and covered himself.

“Please for the love equestria!” Shining chuckled, you're dismissed, doing a quick bow he left hiding his aching boner with a pot he snatched from the room. Pulling out with a -schlorp- Shining and Cadence kissed, the sound of a pot falling to the floor caught their ears followed by the guards voice “oh excuse me miss”-screams-.

Not wanting to wait any longer the two soon set down down the hall where the guard went, passing a closed supply closet the two heard moans and groans coming from within. Not wanting to stand there they left the two in peace and inquired what Princess Luna found unaware of the guest she brought.

Author's Note

Here it is chapter four, and I decided to do an interlude and weapons guide on how the muskets worked in Equestria, so what do you think? What’d you think of the lemon, was it a 10 for steamy or 1 for meh and what’s Celestia going to say when she find out about Shining armors and cadences ‘escapade’ or even Luna’s dark guest. Please R&R on what you think. I love to hear your thoughts.