Fall of Equestria: For Honor (revamp)

Rain shine awoke to the morning sun in a warm bed for the first time in what seemed like an eternity as she reached out and stretched without the feeling of cold shackles binding her wrists and the warmth of her clothing comforting her once bare skin and helped herself to some fruit left for her by the servants. Upon taking the first bite, she felt like she had entered a slice of heaven as she stepped onto the balcony to see the crystal streets of the empire catch the morning rays.

In the training field that was overlooked by the balcony, Rain Shine could whole battalions of Samurai warriors training with Ryu overseeing their training. One group honed their un-armed combat skills

"Our enemies are larger and stronger than us, but strength is nothing against skill! They have the strength of ten? Then be worth a hundred!" The group moved in fluent and fast movement, almost becoming a blur. Even without making contact Rain could feel the force behind every punch and kick, they even all moved in perfect harmony.

Over with another group of Samurai they were working on their swordsmanship, striking like a hurricane of steel, cutting down with enough force to chop a tree in half. Others even practiced with bows and arrows, moving faster than the wind and hitting clean through their targets, spearmen working on thrusts and how to control their enemies movement with their added range.

Ryu overlooked another group as they sparred against one another, shouting out instructions and advice for them while also teaching them useful Ninjitstu to utilize in combat.

Not too far away in another section of the yard were The Black Prior doing training of their own and training with them was Bulwark each member of their group was dressed in full armour and shields but their swords were wooden and had weights upon them making the blades heavier then the ones used in combat to improve their strength and the strikes they delivered on each other were not held back the Black Prior moved with precision and power using their collosal shields to block their opponents attacks they treated each strike as lethal because if they got hit in training meant a hit in battle which in turn means they screwed up which is something they could not allow.

"FORMATION!!" one of Bulwarks officers called out as the soldiers marched into formation to create a wedge shape with their shields as they followed the beat of the drums.

"Phylax!!" The officer shouted once more as they formed a dome with their shields and stunned the crowd by thrusting their spears out in unison with a mighty shout.

"Shield wall!!"

The knights slowly began to reform and were banging their shields in unison with the drums as they formed a solid wall of iron and lances which seemed to have an intimidating effect on the spectators who looked into the eyes of the masked knights and when the drums stopped, all could see a well organized formation of disciplined soldiers standing ready for battle.

At the other side of the field, the Northlanders were bashing at each other with shields and training weapons. A few were wrestling in small circles while others practiced their war cries. A few of them foaming at the mouth.

Wulfric was in a practice session with a few of his shield maidens as they attacked from all sides but despite their superior numbers, the chieftain came out on top fighting like a beast as each maid was struck to the ground.

Arminius was busy teaching Wiglaf how to properly throw an axe as they practiced on some targets set up for them but each attempt ended with the young bucks axe flying into someones table or a passing wagon.

"Arrgh! I keep missing, what am I doing wrong?!?"

"You're overthinking it, boy." Arminius took two axes from the table and handed one to his son. "Keep your eye on the target, follow through with the throw, and just remember to keep breathing." He took the ax in his hand before throwing it at the dummy, hitting it in the middle of its fake head.

"And keep your wrist loose. you want it to be a fluent stroke when you make the throw." Wulfric demonstrated by throwing his axe into the chest area of the second target.

"Up and down, one fluid stroke. Try it."

Wiglaf nodded at the two chiefs before taking aim. After a few seconds, he pulled back and threw the ax at the dummy. The ax flew at an angle on its side before hitting the neck. Before everyone's eyes, the head peeled back before falling to the ground.

The raiders cheered for the accomplishment as Luta and Thora lifted Wiglaf into the air and kissed his cheeks. "Thatta boy!" Arminius cheered for his son.

Wiglaf laughed as his hair was ruffled before he noticed Marshall standing in a sparring ring with Double Edge, both were equipped with wooden weapons and were doing a few stretches while some of the men gathered around to watch.

"So what's the deal with him?" Wulfric asked while they watched from a distance.

"I heard that he was a merc under the employ of Blueblood. Not many of the men still trust him." One of the soldiers whispered.

"Sellsword huh? Musta been rough."

Just as their match started, Queen Rain Shine was walking through the camp with Cherry Blossom to see Double Edge being driven back before kicking Marshall into the side of the ring.

“Just like back at the academy, eh Marshall?” Double said with a cocky tone as he twirled his practice sword in his hand.

Marshalls response was to furiously lash out and trapped Double Edge in a chokehold, shocking some of the spectators before tossing him to the dirt.

"We're not school boys anymore Edge. Fight like your life depends on it because next time it will." Marshall scolded Double who was catching his breath before the warden went on the attack again, his eyes showing almost no emotion every time they clashed.

“Hmph, hot-headed as ever,” Double said when he adjusted his grip on his practice sword.

Marshall sprinted at Double and jumped for an overhead strike when Double managed to parry it. The lieutenant followed up with a haymaker right into Marshall’s gut before swinging his sword and jabbed the area between his shoulder.

"And just like that, you're dead." Double smirked as Marshall keeled over in pain. As he reached out to help him, his hand was slapped away as the warden stumbled to his feet and shambled towards the ring exit, still holding his gut.

"You just got lucky..."

"Marshall." Double called out as he followed after.

"Hey!" He shouted before stepping in front of him.

"Come on we don't see each other for years and you act like this? Let's grab a drink like the old days."

"Those days are gone." Marshall groaned before finally standing up straight and walked past Double Edge without so much as looking back.

"What happened to you?" Double Edge asked as Marshall turned his head.

"I grew up...you should too."

Double scoffed and narrowed his brow.

“I don’t blame you, you know!” Double barked, making Marshall stop in his tracks. “You outta stop blaming yourself for something you had no control over!"

Marshall would say nothing and continued walking towards his tent while Double Edge returned to the ring to see one of his men and a samurai duking it out before he was ambushed by a hug from Cherry Blossom.

"Good morning~!"

“Morning, my sweetheart,” Double laughed as they shared a kiss. “And how’s my little flower?”

"Little Flower he says?" Rain Shine giggled as the two lovers hugged.

"I see you are all busy as ever."

“Your majesty,” Double said gentlemanly and took her hand while bowing. “I welcome you to the training grounds.”

"A pleasure to see you once again Sir Double Edge, I hope we're not interrupting." Rain shine asked while observing the troops.

“Not at all,” Double said when he caught sight of a few rookies chatting. “Excuse me for a moment.” He turned towards the young ponies and took a deep breath. “IF YOU HAVE TIME TO CHAT AMONGST YOURSELVES LIKE A BUNCH OF HOUSEWIVES AT A CAFÉ, THEN YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO GIVE ME TEN LAPS AROUND THE ENTIRE CASTLE GROUNDS!”

The men scrambled into position and began to run around the castle much to the amusement of the queen as Double Edge lead her to a resting area.

"So what brings you out here this morning?" He asked while offering them a seat.

"I just needed to stretch my legs. I've been cooped up for so long, I had forgotten what being outside was like." Rain Shine said as she breathed in the morning air.

"By the way, that warden you were talking with. Who was he?"

Double sighed as he recounted the days back at the academy.

“We go way back…” Double said as he crossed his arms.

Flashback

“Who’s next!” A young unicorn stallion with a practice sword had his foot on another recruit. “I can do this all day, boys! I’m trying to work my way up to Shining Armor! So come get some while I got a strong steak going!”

"Once again, Double Edge remains undefeated." One of the cadets sighed as Double Edge helped his opponent to his feet.

"If he keeps this up, he'll graduate early."

"Maybe. By the way did you guys hear about the new recruit we're getting?"

“Yeah, I heard he passed the entrance exam without a hitch.”

“Who cares. As long as Double Edge is around, we’ll be stuck being the underdogs.”

“I’ll take your challenge!”

Everyone whipped their heads to the sound of the crazy stallion who’d dare approach Double Edge. The young earth pony stallion looked a tad scrawny at first glance, but his eyes held a fire that could rival even Double’s fighting spirit.

“Oho! Finally! Somepony with a little backbone!” Double said as the newcomer entered the ring. “What’s your name, fresh meat?”

"Marshall. Marshall Avalon." The recruit said, making the other cadets gasp.

"Avalon, isn't he the noble who started that war?"

"Yeah and lost, heard he gave up his son just to keep his pride."

“OI!” Double barked at the gossiping recruits. “Who said you all could talk behind anyone’s back! You got something to say, say it to his face instead of whispering like a bunch of school fillies!”

Marshall would say nothing and grabbed a practice sword as he stepped into the sparring ring and took a ready stance as they all gathered around to see the match.

"Alright boys, I want a good clean fight." The instructor said as Double Edge took his position. When the signal was given, Double Edge seemed to be gaining the upper hand until Marshall began to counter each of his moves and began driving him back.

"hey those are the advanced techniques, where'd he learn to do that!?" One of the cadets asked before Double Edge found himself on the ground with a sword point at his throat.

“Do you yield?” Marshall asked calmly.

Double smiled widely and laughed out loud before nodding.

“I yield,” Double agreed and Marshall helped him back to his feet. “And here I thought I wouldn’t find another worthy adversary to be my rival besides Shining Armor. You got some serious moves, my new friend. Where’d you pick them up?”

"My lord taught me." Marshall replied in what seemed like a deadpan tone as he walked past the other cadets.

"Your lord? Don't you mean your father? Oh that's right! he ditched you!"

Before anyone knew what happened, Marshall slugged the one who made that remark and began beating him to a pulp before the officers managed to restrain him.

"SAY THAT AGAIN YA BASTARD!! I DARE YA!!" Marshall shouted while being held back.

“Calm yourself!” The officer shouted. “There will be no fighting amongst recruits!”

“He insulted my name! He deserves a beating!” Marshall yelled at the one who insulted him.

“He’s a violent asshole, sir!” The one on the ground said, holding his nose. “He should be court marshaled and banned from enlisting! No pony wants a bastard like him in the ranks!”

Before Marshall could retaliate again, Double suddenly came up and kicked the insulting pony in the ribs before continuing Marshall’s beating and started to punch him repeatedly.

“Hey! Get off him!” One of the cronies shouted and tried pulling him off, only for Double to punch him in the face and start beating him as well.

Marshall elbowed the officer in the face and joined Double in the fray to beat up everyone who came at him. The entire training grounds turned into complete chaos with recruits and officers trying to subdue Double Edge and Marshall. However, both stallions just wouldn’t go down no matter how hard their adversaries tried. Fists were swung, kicks collided with each other, teeth were knocked out, and yet the two rebel recruits stood standing back-to-back.

“They’re monsters!” One officer yelled before double kicked him in the ground and kneed him right in the muzzle.

“Who wants more, huh?! We can do this all day!” Double barked triumphantly as he and Marshall stood over a mountain of beaten ponies.

As the memory ended, a smile appeared on Double Edges face while he sat down with Cherry and the queen.

"And just like that, we became friends. No one would dare mess with us but one day he just up and vanished."

“Vanished?” Rain Shine said.

“We had graduated together from the academy but he was immediately sent off to another platoon far away,” Double said. “We’d see each other from time to time, but they are always brief.”

"And then the war started..." his voice became dark and grim while recalling the beginning of the war.

"When Dainn took over, many of the guards swore fealty to him without a second thought. It was like they were under some kind of spell but for those like me who chose to stay with the princesses we were banished upon pain of death or were unjustly discharged from the guards."

"Judging by the way your friend is acting, he must've been the latter and took to mercenary work." Cherry said when two guards from the Crystal Palace marched up.

"Queen Rainshine, you have been summoned to the war council."

"It's time already?" Rain Shine said before looking up to see that the sun was almost noon.

"Cherry why don't you stay with Sir Edge? You two look like you could use some time together."

"Thank you my queen." Cherry smiled and hugged her stallion as she was escorted to the palace.

"Will anyone else be in attendance?" She asked the guards.

"Princess Twilight and her family will be there along with some of the nobles and Lord Arminius."

"Oh? What of Lord Wulfric?" The queen asked as they past the Crystal Heart.

"He should be in the palace after today's training session, we'll find him."

In another part of the castle, a certain pegasus was getting the pounding of her life on a soft mattress in a room fit for royalty with her wings fanned out and her flank being slammed every time her lovers hips collided with hers as he rutted her like the savage he was and she was enjoying every moment of it.

Knock Knock

"Wulfric! Hurry up and put your pants on! We got a war meeting we need to get to!" Arminius shouted on the other side of the door.

"I'll be done in a minute!" Wulfric shouted back before pulling Dash's hair.

"Mmm who's my little fucktoy~?"

"I'm your litlle fucktoy~!" Dash yelled while getting rammed harder.

At that point, Wulfric flooded her womb once again as she let out a sensual moan and slumped onto the bed with her ass still hanging in the air as he gave a few more thrusts to get every last drop into her.

By the time Wulfric freshened up and stepped out, Dash was still in the same position in a daze with the entire room reeking of their musk as he stepped out to join Arminius.

"Shall we?"

"You know, I get that you love them, but you knew we had a meeting and the term quickie for you has gone way over your head," Arminius told his friend as they kept going. "So who started it, you or her?"

"I did but can you blame me? We're in a palace with beds soft as clouds!" Wulfric laughed as two guards opened the doors to the council room. Seated around a large table were Shining Armor and his family followed by Princess Luna next to Queen Rain Shine and finally Twilight and her friends minus Rainbow Dash along with a few nobles from the other races.

"Perfect timing. Everyone these are Wulfric and Arminius, the rebels who've been keeping the fight going against Dainn." Shining made the introductions as they were shown their seats.

"Apologies for being late, we were...occupied." Wulfric joked as AJ rolled her eyes.

"All that matters now is that you're here, Wulfric. Are the others joining us, Ryu and Double Edge?" Shining Armor asked.

"Double Edge is occupied. As for Ryu. Not sure," Arminius said before taking a handful of peanuts.

"Then this will do for now." Twilight said as they all took their seats.

"As we all know, since the stonehoof invasion many of the houses once supporting Canterlot have all pledged their loyalties to him. Some out of fear, most out of desire to better themselves."

"What loyalists do remain are those here in the empire to the borders of Yak Yakkistand." Shining Armor added as Twilight showed them a holomap of Equestria.

"What about the dragon lands to the north?" Rain Shine asked with a focused gaze.

"I have word that they are in the midst of a civil war. Stonehoof supporters and defectors who joined Dainns side for more riches. Dragon Lord Ember is doing all she can to hold them off but I fear that if Dainn sends them reinforcements, she won't last long."

"And to make matters worse, they are pushing into our borders." Cadence said as she used her magic to map out key areas along the borders of the empire.

"Every day, more supporters for the king flood into the crystal empire and for each castle we take, another is lost. It's a neverending stalemate."

"Then we need to cause problems for our enemies." Ryu appeared from behind Wulfric as he stepped forward

"Ryu? I didn't think you'd be here." Cadence said

"Apologies, was talking with Fluttershy." Ryu said, luckily his mask hid his blush

"You said problems, how much more can we create for them?" Shining Armor asked

"Their forces are strong, but if we were to cut supply lines and attack using hit and run tactics we may be able to draw their attention away while we use that distraction to form new alliances." Ryu explained his idea.

"Fight like wolves, I like it." Wulfric smirked.

"Yaks think this is cowards way! We fight enemy head on!" The ambassador for the yaks shouted while slamming the table.

"And say we win. What then? Dainn has pretty much the whole nation at his beck and call, he could send one army after the next until we're dwindled down to nothing." Shining Armor argued.

"Even if we could enact Ryu's plan, those fortresses are well stocked especially the one here at the center of the border." Twilight said while highlighting the mentioned fort.

"Then we don't stop at supply lines." Wulfric said before pacing around the table to look the map over.

"We sack the forts one by one, take what we need and burn the rest. This will leave nothing for Dainns forces. This will make him desperate and careless."

"Hmm we smash and and burn. YAKS LIKE!!"

"We can't afford to waste time, men, and resources by committing a siege on the forts. We'll have to do what we did when we went searching for Red Hare. Have a small group slip past their defenses, sabotage from within, then once the team have created enough damage our main force stone the fortress." Ryu said.

"And kill the lords in charge, that should send a message to the false king." Chrysalis added with a sinister look in her eye.

"Do we need to go that far?" Cadence asked, feeling doubtful of their plan.

"This is war princess." Wulfric replied as Shining Armor stood up.

"Well just in case, all opposed to this plan may raise their hands now."

A long hush fell over the council. Not a single hand raised to object. "It seems we've reached an agreement," Arminius stood and nodded. "Where's our first target?"

"Here." Shining Armor pointed to the fort nearest to the Crystal Empire.

"Make whatever preparations you need and select only your best soldiers."

With the plan decided, the nobles who had gathered chose this time to introduce themselves to their new allies if only to get a look at a northlander for the first time.

"Greetings gentlemen." A unicorn with a monocle approached Arminius and Wulfric with a mare on his arm as he introduced himself.

"I am Fancy Pants, long time friend of Twilight Sparkle and the princesses and this is my wife Fleur Des Lis."

"A pleasure." Fleur bowed her head to the two chieftains who returned the gesture.

"I am Wulfric, this is Arminius but I'm sure you have a very good idea of who we are."

"Indeed! Two daring warriors leading a rebellion against a tyrant why it's the stuff of legends!" Fancy Pants said with admiration.

"Legend? Ha! You hear that Wulfric, we're famous," Arminius teased.

"That reminds me," Shining Armor said, handing Ryu a paper. "This is your wanted poster."

Ryu looked at the poster and arched a brow. It read, Ryu the Rogue: 20,000,000 bits.

Ryu examined the wanted poster and couldn't help but look at it with pride "Heh, twenty million bits. Guess they're learning to be afraid of the shadows."

"The price is doubled if they can bring in any of us alive." Wulfric snickered as they left the council room to prepare.

"We got a long fight ahead of us..."

"But this time, we won't be alone." Arminius smirked with confidence when he noticed some of the castle servants gathered outside the room he and his wives were using.

"Is something wrong?"

"No worries my lord, it's just morning sickness." A pegasus maid said just as Sigrid began to heave while Hilda laid in bed feeling more tired than before.

"Pardon me," Arminius said to the war council before tending to his wives.

Hilda was being tended to by the castle nurses as they dabbed her with a wet cloth and made her as comfortable as possible while Sigrid continued to feel miserable in the bathroom as he pulled up a chair next to the bed.

"Mmm doctors say we can't go with you." Hilda moaned as they held hands.

"Understood." Arminius nodded to the staff before helping Sigrid from the bathroom to the bed with Hilda. "You two take it easy. I'll be sure to pick up the slack."

"You'll look after our little drengr won't you?" Sigrid asked even though there was no need as her husband smiled and took her hand.

"He's growing up so fast..."

"Too fast. Before we know it, he'll have his own wives to look after as they deal with morning sickness," Arminius chuckled.

"Forgive us my lord but they need their rest." The maid said and allowed him to kiss their hands before being escorted out of the room. In that moment, Arminius felt a sense of warmth wash over him as he left with the room to prepare for their campaign.

The armies were gathered under the crystal palace for all to see as they prepared to march out fully armed and ready for battle with their families gathered to see them off, many tears were shed as family members gave their loved ones what would possibly be their last hug before Shining Armor stepped onto the platform to address the troops.

"To all who have gathered here today, we thank you for seeing us off. Since this war began we have been on the defensive, we have watched as Dainn Stonehoof; The Usurper has plundered our land for his own gain, he's destroyed our homes, enslaved our people and now he threatens our very way of life! but no more." Shining called for Wulfric to join him on the stand as many of the citizens began to gasp and shrink back in his presence.

"I am Wulfric, Son of Hjalmarr, chieftain of the Warborn Clan." Wulfric addressed himself to the crowd.

"I have seen the horrors that Stonehoof and his kin have unleashed on your people and I can only ask for your forgiveness. It was my clans hope that we would come to Equestria not as conquerors but as friends....but now we have no choice for until Dainn Stonehoof is brought before your leaders in chains, we will steal back everything he has taken from you! With the all the gods of the Vanir and Aeisir as my witness, this is my oath to you!" Wulfric would then demonstrate his resolve by pulling out a dagger and slicing his own hand, shocking everyone in the crowd.

"Even if it takes the last drop of my blood, I WILL see this land freed and your rulers restored to the throne!! And before that bastard breathes his last, I will make him watch his precious empire burn!"

Double Edge stepped up next to Wulfric with Shining Armor.

"I can see in all your eyes, when you gaze upon this caribou," Double Edge said. "You all doubt him and the rest of his clan because of what they are. Well I can say with confidence that any doubt that I had lingering in my heart has completely vanashed!" Double put his hand on Wulfric's shoulder. "I can proudly call this man my comrade-in-arms! He bled for us ponies! He fights to save us, and put an end to the Stonehoof scourge! If that isn't enough to convince you, then you all shame yourselves for being so distrustful! Like them, we shall also bleed for our new comrades! We will fight alongside them and bring an end to this war! So tell me! Who fights with us?!"

"...I!" A soldier from the ranks raised his spear followed by several others.

"AND I!!"

"AND I!!"

Seeing the men pledge their loyalty to this new alliance roused the crowd into a thunderous cheer that seemed to empower the Crystal Hearts as well as the ponies. When Shining Armor gave the signal to sound the horn, the armies marched off with the entire city cheering them on and raining flower petals down on them.

"Gods go with you Wulfric!"

"Fight hard Lord Arminius!!"

"Daddy..." Flurry sobbed as she hugged her father goodbye and he kissed her head.

"Be good to your mother, Flurry," Shining said with sadness in his eyes. "Daddy will be back soon."

"Come back to us." Cadence said while joining in on their hug and kissed her husband goodbye.

"I will, I promise." Shining smiled before donning his helmet and joined the march with his troops as they set off towards the border.

Canterlot

Sitting on his stolen throne and reveling in his ill begotten riches, Dainn Stonehoof smiled triumphantly as he watched the mares bound in chains scrub his floors while others were servicing his personal guards. To him, this was a daily routine and he basked in it almost every day but what pleased him most was seeing his favorite slave in shackles next to him like a common housepet.

"The beautiful Princess of Canterlot, look at you now." He smirked at Celestia who was forced to sit on her knees completely nude, her horn removed and turned into a necklace for the king and her wings encased in specially enchanted boxes to keep them from grown back.

"Damn you to hell," Princess Celestia growled under her breath.
In response, Dainn yanked on her chains and forced her down as he hoisted her flank up and moved her tail aside.

"Such a fine piece of ass and a thousand years old too~." He grinned while feeling her up and began rubbing his hands all over her rump.

"Tell me my pet, how long has it been since we last fucked~?"

"Go fuck yourself!" Celestia responded with a defiant sneer.

"Hmph I do appreciate a woman with-FIRE!!" Dainn shouted before plunging his cock into her and began humping her on the floor in front of the servants.

"Grrr no matter how many times we do it, your cunt truly is the tightest thing ever~!! What boggles my mind though is that you haven't gotten pregnant once! Not even so much as a miscarriage~!" He grunted before smacking her on her cutie mark.

"Nnng! Maybe it's not me! Rather your pathetic dick cant get the job done!" Celestia mocked.

Before she knew it, Celestia was turned on her back and slapped before being forced into a mating press as Dainn continued to defile her like the beast he was all while the guards looked on with envy and listened to the sounds of her panting and moaning.

"Perhaps a few days of being fucked by the mercs will change your tune! I'm sure you'd like a few dog cocks stretching you out!" He threatened while forcing her to look at him.

"Soon enough that fire in your eyes will die out and when it does, you will call me master and give me an heir worthy of this kingdom!"

"I would die before baring your offspring you-MMPH!!"

Without warning, Dainn pushed his tongue into her mouth and held her head in place as she let out a few muffled cries and sobbed before he released her with a loud smack and licked his lips.

"Ready for your daily filling my slut~?"

"No! NO!!" She screamed while trying to get away but the chains prevented her.

The army was on the march toward the fort. A fire in their eyes and their hearts beating to the drums of war.

"We're halfway there, we can make camp behind those hills and set up a perimeter before nightfall." Marshall said as he looked at the map to get a lay of the land.

"This is real, we're finally taking the fight to those savages! We'll be legends!" one of the soldiers shouted with excitement before he realized Wulfric and Arminius were next to him.

"Um-ahem-no offense my lords."

"None taken just be sure to stay alive to hear those stories." Wulfric joked as they moved towards the hills.

"The fort, who's in charge?"

"A member of the nobility." Shining said while dismounting.

"He was a member of Bluebloods group when Dainn invaded. Those traitors practically let them in."

"Then his head will be placed on the fortress gates when we're done," Arminius said, brutal and theatric as always. "What's his name?"

"Lord Valence." Marshall answered while helping prepare camp.

"I once had the displeasure of escorting that bastard to one of Bluebloods parties...if you can call it that."

"Was it not a fun party?" Pinkie asked.

"Not the kind you'd like miss." Was all Marshall needed to say for her to get a general idea of what parties the traitor prince liked to throw.

"EEWW!!"

“He was always a twisted bastard,” Double grumbled. “I still recall the Gala before the Fall when he treated everypony like garbage.”

"Mind if I punch him before you guys kill him?" Wiglaf asked while doing his best to keep up with his father.

"We'll see. For now, keep to the back and in the shadows. I want you to see your siblings when this is over," Arminius told his son.

Once the tents were placed and the squad selected, Each of the leading generals for each faction broke down the plan step by step to their troops to ensure no mistakes were made however much tensioned remained between the allied forces given their past histories with one another but none moreso than the knights in Double Edges unit as well as the changelings from Ryu's shinobi squad.

"We're really putting our faith in a bunch of cowardly bugs?" One guard scoffed while watching the changelings prepare their gear.

One of the Changelings glared up at one of the ponies and scuffed

"Got something to say, bug?" The pony asked with a snarl

"Oh nothing. Just feeling pity. You ponies hold yourselves in such high regards, yet it is because of us that any of you are even able to make any progress in this war. If you ponies are so great, then why did you all come crawling to us for help?" The changeling asked, a smirk on his face.

"Say that again?" The guard asked as they got in each others faces.

"I don't think I heard you right."

"Oh then you're not just dumb, you're deaf too." The changeling said with a smirk.

"Hey! That's enough!" Marshall shouted as he shoved both sides back.

"Save your anger for the raid."

"If you all have a bone to pick with each other then unleash that anger to the enemy!" Ryu told them, glaring at his men as he was disappointed in their behavior.

"Whatever at least we don't hide in the shadows during a fight." The guards resumed their preparations with their leaders keeping a close watch on them as the sun began to set.

"I have grave concerns about this mission." Marshall told Ryu as he crossed his arms.

"My men are very skillful warriors, but with great skills comes arrogance for many. I will keep my men in line because they trust me, and I'm sure your men feel the same about you." Ryu said "Words can fall on deaf ears, but actions cannot be fooled. During battle I believe both sides may find strength and comradery."

"Can't we just focus on killing the enemy?" Arminius asked the two.

"That we can do. Let's move out!" Marshall called out as they departed for the fortress under the cover of night. With the help of Princess Luna, the moon was nowhere to be seen and the stars that dotted the sky were barely able to illuminate the open field as the troops slipped in undetected by the guards patrolling the walls.

Ryu's shinobi were the first to strike by scaling the walls with special tools from their equipment and silently executed any guards that they came across before moving down to the gates to let in the rest of the troops.

"Where are the rest of the guards?" Marshall asked when Ryu pointed to the forts main hall brightly lit up and the feint sound of music.

"Typical. Let's slip in through the kitchens but keep a sharp eye out."

"Like that drunken group over there?" Wiglaf pointed over to a group of drunken louts, dragging a protesting mare behind them.

"...I got an idea. Follow my lead." Marshall said as he placed his longsword aside and marched up to the soldiers with a friendly wave.

"Evening friends! what do we have here?" He shouted, getting their attention.

"A gift from his lordship!" The drunk holding a wine bottle slurred before he noticed something was off.

"Hey...I've never seen you h-HIC!-Here before...you new?"

"Indeed just got in last night, thought I'd have a look...around." Marshall hinted to the others still hidden in the shadows while slowly reaching for his dagger.

“That right?” One of the guards slurred. “If you want a bitch to rub one off for ya, there’s a bunch just around the corner. One of ‘em can suck the soul outta ya, she’s so good.”

"Really, this slut have a name?" Marshall played along while moving closer.

“I dunno, I think maybe…Trixie?” The guard said. “The boys turned her into a red collar recently.”

"!! That so? I'll have a look."

"Hold on...you look familiar." One of the guards said after getting a look at Marshall's eyes.

"Do I? I guess I have one of those faces." Marshall began to feel nervous while gripping his dagger as they moved closer.

"Take off your helmet."

"Now boys there's no need to be suspicious, we're all comrades here."

“Take the damn helmet off, now!” One of the guards demanded, reaching for his sword.

"....NOW!!"

In a blitzkrieg move, the guards were suddenly surrounded and stabbed in their backs while their screams were muffled as they slumped to the ground while the mare just stood there in shock through the whole ordeal.

"Take their uniforms, hide the bodies and be quick." Marshall said before freeing the mare.

"Listen, follow these men and they'll get you to safety. Do you understand?" he whispered to the mare while the changelings took the form of servants as Double Edge and his group changed into the uniforms of the dead guards.

"Ugh! this bastard reeks of booze." Wulfric said while removing the guards clothes and boots.

"Lets just get this done before they notice something's off." Marshall said as he hid the bodies under some hay.

Once in their disguises, the soldiers calmly stepped into the hall to hear music being played loudly along with the sounds of shouting and laughing with mares moaning as they were taken on the floor and table of the feasting hall and at the center of it all was the pony in charge; Valence.

Valence was a member of Bluebloods court and was one of the more influential supporters when the invasion began, he ran a shipping company and often held lavish parties in hopes to earn favors with those in a higher position and with his new slave shipping endeavor he succeeded.

"That's him." Marshall whispered as they took their positions around the table with no one being the wiser. Ryu and his ninja's went into the kitchens to deal with any guards left over while the others took the seats nearest to Valence who was busy smooching a red collared mare as he poured wine all over her breasts to slobber up like a dog with a water bowl.

"Shame to waste such good food." Wulfric smirked as he helped himself while waiting for Double Edge to get close enough to give the signal.

Ryu and his ninjas made quick work of any guards posted nearby and his their corpses, ordering two of his men to use their Ninjitstu to take the forms of the fallen guards to help aid should the situation go south. Ryu and his other ninjas also poisoned some of the food and drinks to increase their chances of victory.

"I hope you know what you're doing, my friend." Ryu thought as he and his men hid in the shadows and out of sight of the enemy but still kept Double Edge and the rest in their line of sight to get word of his signal.

Unaware of the events that were about to unfold, Valence indulged himself in wine, food and women to his hearts content before calling his guards to bring in the main event. The doors suddenly flew open to reveal two stallions pulling in none other than Trixie; the former traveling magician now reduced to a red collar as she was strutted past the degenerate males who groped and spanked her each chance they got as she was brought before the noble.

"This just got harder..." Marshall whispered while sipping his wine slowly, his face still hidden under his helmet.

Valence took a stand and held up a cup of wine while yanking at the leash of his slave "Are you not entertained?" He shouted, causing a roar of cheers and excited glee to come from the Caribou "Then drink to your heart's content! Eat till your bellies are full! And breed till your balls are dry!" He laughed wickedly. The men cheered and continued to party without a care in the world.

"Perhaps now I may gain the favor of Lord Dainn." Valence muttered as he took a sip of his wine.

Slowly and carefully, the raiders took their positions near the lord as Double Edge and Marshall moved in from behind while the shinobi playing as servants continued to serve the guards their meals and with a simple nod from Double Edge, they sprang their trap.

“Follow my lead, old friend,” Double whispered.

Double and Marshall quickly approached behind the lord, unsheathed their daggers, and with swift movements, reached around to plunge their daggers into his neck and chest. The lord was about to scream, but Double covered his mouth quickly while no one else noticed. They waited until the lord’s life slowly ebbed away until he went limp. The two stallions pulled their daggers out from the lord’s body and retreated away from the lord’s chair.

It was only after Valence's goblet fell to the ground that the guards noticed his lifeless body now stained with blood but before they could react, the raiders struck them down and the entire feasting hall turned into a massacre as the slave girls screamed in terror while hiding in the corners.

"That was easy." Wulfric said while wiping some blood off his face.

"Let's get the gate." Arminius replied as they rushed towards the gatehouse to let the rest of their troops in while Ryu and his shinobi combed the lords main bedchamber for information.

“Are you alright, Marshall?” Double asked. “You seem a little on edge. Not used to working together again yet?”

"No...just not used to this kind of fighting...it feels wrong." Marshall said as they managed to open the gates and began setting fire to the nearby stables after releasing the animals.

“Best get used to it, Marshall,” Double said. “This is war, after all. No tactic, no matter how dishonorable, is too much.”

"That include murdering civilians..." Marshall asked before storming off as some of the raiders began escorting the slaves out of the fort.

"Sir. These are the servants of the fortress." A knight from Double Edges unit brought forth the castle staff.

"They wish to join us."

"Please milord, we only cooked and cleaned for those savages. We never did any harm to those girls." An earth pony chef begged for the others while scrunching his hat in his hands.

“So you hold no allegiance to Dainn?” Double asked. “How can you prove it?”

"One of the slaves you freed is my daughter." The chef answered.

"Valence threatened to have her humped if I didn't serve him so I had no choice..."

Double glanced at one of his men to bring the girl forward.

"Father?" the girl called out before running into her fathers arms as they both fell to their knees in tears.

"Oh my sweet little girl! Thank celestia you're safe."

"I think that's proof enough." Marshall said before tossing one of them an empty sack.

"Fill that up with what you can and set fire to the kitchen, we're leaving."

“Welcome to the rebellion,” Double said with a nod.

After taking their spoils and departing, the rebels fled the castle in the middle of the night and packed up their camp after one of their scouts reported an armed force coming to relieve the fort only to find a smoking ruin with the head of Lord Valence placed on a pike at the entrance of the now ruined fort and the one leading this band was none other than Olaf himself.

After his encounter with Wiglaf and the earlier punishment from the king, the once proud general now stood there with a black patch covering the hole where his nose once was and only had one antler atop his head.

"Damn rebels!!" He cursed while throwing his helmet to the ground in frustration.

Meanwhile

After putting some distance between them and the fortress, the army stopped to rest around a small lake to divide up their spoils and prepare transportation for the refugees.

Some were already sharing a drink with their fellow squadmates while others were busy planning the next attack with their leaders. Marshall however chose this time to take a stroll around the lake and clear his head as he looked up to the starry sky and enjoyed the cool breeze caressing his face.

"I see you had the same idea as me," Marshall spun around to see who had followed him. To his surprise, it was none other than Princess Luna herself. He was ready to kneel,but she had stopped him. "Please. You and your companions have done much for the kingdom, bowing is not necessary." She then joins him as they both look up at the sky. "A bit for your thoughts."

"I'm not sure I should be here." The warden sighed as he searched the grass for a stone to throw.

"I'm a mercenary; a sword for hire. What makes you all think I won't change sides at the drop of a hat?" He asked before skipping the stone across the lake.

"If you were, I doubt you would have killed any of the enemies we fought over the last few weeks," Luna countered while skipping a stone herself.

"I killed them because they tried to kill me. That is war." Marshall replied while looking at his reflection in the water.

"The life of a sellsword is all I've known. I never had a home I could call my own, nor a family....at least not until I met Raven."

"She does seem to be deeply infatuated with you," Luna said as her cheeks tinted red.

"Let's not beat around the bush your highness."

"Please, call me Luna." The princess insisted.

"Luna. We both know she was my slave girl for a while, there are various reasons she would be infatuated with me." The warden seemed to boast as he skipped another stone and startled a fish as it jumped out of the water.

"And you remember who I served before I joined you?"

"Yes...my nephew." Luna sighed.

"Just out of curiosity, did you ever consider putting him in the dungeons?" Marshall asked.

"On more occasions than I dare to remember but most of his offenses were minor. Despite his arrogant behaviour he knew where to draw the line...that is until the night of the gala." The princess answered before suddenly breaking into a laugh.

"I heard from my sister that Rarity smothered him with cake after he used her for a shield! Oh ho!"

"Pfft! HA HA HA HAA!!"

To hear the knight give out such an amused laugh surprised Luna as he held his sides and wiped away a tear from his eye after catching his breath.

"Now that was the most amusing story I've heard all my life!"

"I'm glad you found my story entertaining Sir Marshall. It's good to know you can smile." Luna said before gazing up at the night sky one more time.

"This has been a lovely talk but I must retire for the night."

"Sleep well...princess." Marshall winked as she left. After taking one more stroll around the lake, the warden returned to his tent and began removing his armor bit by bit unaware that something was rising out from under his bed sheets as the figure crept closer and stretched its arms out.

"...I don't think so." Marshall said before suddenly pouncing on the shadow and brought out a knife from his boot but the moment he removed the blanket from his attacker, he was met with a surprising sight.

"Hey there lover."

"Lightning Dust? what are you doing here?!?" Marshall asked in a mix of shock and anger as he put the blade aside and let her up.

"I could've killed you!"

"You would TRY to kill me." Lightning teased as she stuck her tongue out at her lover while he sat himself at the edge of the bed to remove his boots.

"Why are you even here?" Marshall asked as he laid back on his bed.

“Because…” Lighting’s attitude changed almost instantly as she looked at Marshall. “What…what do you think of me?”

“Elaborate,” Marshall said.

“Oh for- what am I to you, Marshall?!” Lighting barked. “Am I friend?! A comrade?! A lover?! Just a piece of flank?! It’s been driving me nuts!”

"Whoa if this is about that night at the party, I thought it was just a one time thing." Marshall was taken aback by her sudden outburst.

"I know that! but I kinda...had a talk with Raven before you left."

"A talk?" The warden smirked, knowing how his mare worked.

"Okay we fucked in her office WHILE we talked and she told me about your relationship." Lightning said.

Marshall flinched at her words and looked away in shame.

“So…you know what I was,” Marshall grumbled.

"Yeah...I know you served those sick fucks loyal to Stonehoof and I know you served that prick Blueblood before you joined us but I don't care about any of that." Lightning then straddled herself on top of him and cupped his cheeks so they could look each other in the eye.

"I just want to know how you feel about ME!"

“I…I’m not sure, honestly,” Marshall said, unsure how to feel in this situation. “I thought you made it clear that you hate me, despite that one-night-stand.”

"Then what made Raven so special? You could've easily tossed her aside and moved on to the next girl but you didn't. What does she have that I don't?"

"Lightning are you...Jealous?" Marshall asked before she suddenly began pounding on him.

"OF COURSE I AM YOU IDIOT!! I finally find the perfect man only to find out he's a merc out for money who already has a girl!! Meanwhile I'm a washed up acrobat with no team, no friends or family! I'm alone!!" She screamed with tears forming in her eyes as she continued to beat on him.

“Hey!” Marshall snapped, grabbing her hands. “You are not alone! You are surrounded by friends who still value you! Furthermore, you’re anything but washed up. You’re still one of the fastest flyers I’ve ever met!”

“You’re just saying all this to make fun of me!” Lighting barked.

“No I’m not! I mean it!” Marshall said.

“No you don’t! No one cares about me!” Lighting cried.

“I CARE, DAMMIT!” Marshall yelled.

Lightning gasped at his sudden outburst when he grabbed her.

"I care but...I'm afraid....afraid that one day I'll lose everything again..."

"Again?" Lightning then felt his hands shaking like he was scared.

"You don't know my whole story....before I was a merc, I was a nobles son...my full name is Marshall Avalon."

“Avalon?” Lighting repeated, then thought about it. “If I remember correctly, that name sounds Prench. You’re from Prance?”

"Was...my father was a prideful stallion who cared more about prestige than his own blood...when I was ten, there was a civil war between the former king and his sister and I was taken hostage." Marshall explained as he and Lightning got comfortable.

"The king offered my life in exchange for my fathers lands but the old fool refused, boasting how he had "The hammer and anvil" to forge more sons. The king was prepared to launch me from a trebuchet to splatter my remains on my fathers walls but...he saw how scared I was and instead took me in."

“So…wait, that means you’re a royal!” Lighting yelped, only for Marshall to cover her mouth from being to loud.

"No. Not exactly, the king never adopted me but he treated me like I was one of his own. After a few months of fighting, the war was finally ended and I was free to go my own way but because of the war and his actions, my fathers reputation was ruined and his lands were subsequently seized by the crown so I was sent to my uncles to train as a knight but found a surprisingly large collection of romance novels in his library." He chuckled while wrapping his arms around Lightnings waist.

“Romance novels?” Lighting said. “Strange collection.”

"Well the ponies of prance have their...own version of romance~." Marshall then groped Lightning's chest catching her off guard.

"I completed my studies and soon began competing in tournaments. Made a name for myself."

Lighting stifled a moan and managed to push Marshall’s hand away.

“You still didn’t answer my question,” Lighting stated. “And if I don’t like your answer, I’m quitting the resistance and taking my chances out in the open. What am I to you?”

To this, Marshall suddenly pinned her to the bed and began fondling her body while kissing her neck and held her hand.

"I want us to be more than a fling lightning but any day could be my last and to most I'm still a traitor...but I want us-you, me and Raven to be together...but I'm afraid..."

Lightning grabbed Marshall by his chin before making him look at her. "When we're together, there's no need for fear." She then locks her lips with his as they start to remove the remainder of their clothing.

"Mmmmmwait wait." Lightning huffed before reaching for his dagger.

"Cut my top open~." she grinned while handing him the blade.

"Feeling kinky, are we~?" Marshall asked before grabbing the hilt and placed the tip of his blade underneath the fabric of Lightning's bra. With one swift movement, the fabric started to split in seams before her breasts popped out. "There's my prize~."

As if to show off, Marshall noticed a fly buzzing around his tent and pinned it to the pole with a flick of the wrist before latching onto Lightnings right breast and squeezing her left one with his free hand as he forced her down onto the bed making her laugh and moan.

“Can I trust you, Marshall?” Lighting moaned as Marshall kissed her neck.

"Of course but...promise you won't leave me..." Marshall said as he nuzzled between her breasts and kissed his way up to her lips.

“I won’t,” Lighting said, feeling herself choke up. “You’ll never be alone.”

Lighting wrapped her arms around his head as their tongues battled for dominance. Marshall’s hands explored hr body and traced his fingers over the scars on her thighs and stomach.

“I swear to never hurt you…” Marshall whispered. “You are mine, and I am yours.”

Feeling playful, Marshall decided to knead her flank cheeks like dough and made them bounce before spanking her as she gave a few yelps and giggled.

"Mmm enough foreplay~." Lightning smirked as she pulled away from Marshall and got on all fours to shake her hips for him while fanning out her wings.

"Show me what you do to Raven in bed~."

"You asked for it~." Marshall said while getting a firm grip on her cheeks and licked his lips as if he was staring at a scrumptious meal.

Chomp!!

“Ahn~!” Lighting yelped. “Damn, that felt awesome~!”

Marshall smirked as he kept biting all over Lighting’s ass while groping her thighs and legs. Lighting bit her lip and moaned loudly every time the stallion sank his teeth into her supple flesh. Spanking was one thing for the mare but being constantly bit was an entirely new sensation for her all together.

Smack!

"WOO!! Mmmm~." Lightning murred after feeling her hind quarters getting smacked before her head was suddenly forced down and her rear raised up high enough for her lover to plunge his muzzle into her moist cunt without warning.

"MM!! mmm so aggressive~! I like that in a stallion~." she giggled before noticing he was feeling around for her hand.

Lighting obliged him by reaching for his hand and grabbing it. Marshall moved his fingers to interlock with hers as he lapped up every corner of her soaked pussy.

"Mmm Marshall?" She purred, calling out to him.

"I wanna hear you say it, say you love me~."

Marshall was prepared to look her in the eye so that she could her his words but she insisted on staying in her position and urged her stallion to mount her by shaking her hips one more time. As he got into position, Marshall held both her hands and began another trail of kisses up to her neck while prodding her entrance with his now hardened cock making her moan in anticipation.

"I love you, my sweet Lightning Dust~."

“And…I love you too, my brave warden~.” Lightning said, trying not to cry.

Marshall leaned forward and nibbled her ear as he pushed his way into her pussy. His rod buried itself deep into her crevice until all of it was completely inside. The tip of his mast had managed to kiss the very entrance of her womb.

"Mmm so how many girls did Raven invite to your bed~?" She asked as he slowly began humping her.

"Ahh sometimes two or three, I almost died of thirst each time she invited some girls over~." Marshall grunted while grabbing hold of her mane and left arm as he got more rough with her.

“Ah! So rough…” Lighting cooed. “Yet…so gentle too~!”

"I can be rougher if you want~?" Marshall stated as he moved them into a standing position and began to increase pace.

"Ooohffuck yes~! do it harder~!" Lightning said with her eyes rolling back as she felt her inner walls enveloping his cock.

"And maybe later..." Marshall grinned as he poked her rear entrance with his thumb.

"We'll try this out~."

“Let’s just savor the moment, stud~,” Lighting cooed as she pushed her hips against Marshall’s waist. “Now less talking, more bucking!”

Aroused by her feistyness, Marshall pinned her head down and began bucking her like a piston as both lovers moaned and grunted with her encouraging him to keep going as she became lost in pure bliss.

Spank!

"EEE! yeah baby rough me up~!"

"You're such a skank Lightning~!" Marshall said as he gave her another smack.

“Yes! I’m such a slut!” Lighting yelled. “Claim me, Marshall! Make me yours like you did Raven! Give me your love too!”

Marshall then pulled out of her to catch his breath as he repositioned her to where she was on her knees.

"Open wide~." he grinned as he planted his rod on her muzzle.

Lighting grinned and used her fingers to make her maw stretch as wide as possible. Marshall wasted no time and shoved his entire dick down her throat to the point he couldn’t see it anymore.

"Gllk~! mmmm~..." Lightnings eyes rolled back as he began to plunge in and out of her mouth, covering his cock with her spit before hilting himself down to the base.

"MMLK!"

"Don't choke now~."

Lighting didn’t even register his warning as she lathered her tongue all over Marshall’s cock as it went in and out of her throat. The taste of his meat coated her tastebuds which enticed her to suck more and more.

Once he was sure he was slippery enough, Marshall pulled her off his rod and shoved her down to the bed once more making her giggle.

"Mmm so assertive~." She complimented as he kneaded her flank cheeks again.

"Ever taken it that way before?" he asked while pecking her butt a few times earning another cute giggle.

“They never cared about what I wanted,” Lighting said. “I know what I want now~.” Lighting wrapped her legs around Marshall. “I want you~.”

Marshall kissed her before suddenly plunging his cock into her flank as she gave a muffled scream and when their kiss broke, she saw a hungry look in his eyes that scared her but also aroused her at the same time.

"Cute as that was, I want to see the feisty mare who couldn't be broken~." He growled as he began slamming her in a mating press.

“Grr! You think this is enough?!” Lighting yelled at Marshall. “I can barely feel it!”

"Oh now it's on bitch~!" He shot back as they shared a more aggressive kiss and the whole camp began to hear them go at it as if they were fighting for their lives.

"How's that? Feel it now skank?!" Marshall grunted while taking Lightning doggy style as he pulled her mane and right wing.

“AH! HOW DARE YOU, AHN~, PULL MY WING!” Lighting yelled. “AND I’M NO ONE’S SKANK!”

"Wrong answer~!" Marshall spat as he smacked her flank hard and pulled her into another passionate kiss.

"If you don't wanna be my new girl just say so~." He teased as he slowed down to play with her breasts.

“I don’t wanna be your girl!” Lighting barked and gazed at him with fiery lust. “I want to be your little whore~!”

"Mmm good answer~." Marshall replied as he pulled out of her flank and plunged back into her pussy.

"Since we're roleplaying, I happen to have a spare red collar for you~." He grinned as they nuzzled each other lovingly.

“Yes~!” Lighting moaned as he started thrusting. “I’ll belong only to you! No one else can have me!”

"Mmm but what if I decide to share you~?" Marshall teased as he reached his limit.

“Then they, AH~, they only get the back door! Only you, gods yes~, only you have access to my womb!” Lighting said, imagining in the back of her head if her future with Marshall.

Marshall then suddenly felt his heart flutter. He never pictured himself with a family of his own and before he realized it, he flooded Lightning's womb with his seed as they both cried out in pleasure and held each others hands tightly.

“GODS YES~!” Lighting yelped as her eyes rolled back in her head. “I can feel it~! Give me more~! Fill me to the brim~!”

"ARGH! Crap I can't stop!!" Marshall grunted as he gave her a few more thrusts until he was completely drained.

In the afterglow, both lovers stared at each other still catching their breath with Lightning now wearing a red collar with a little gold heart attatched as Marshall loomed over her with a warm smile.

"My sweet Lightning..." He sighed while giving her another kiss.

"Stay on top of me, it's cold tonight." Lightning hummed and wrapped herself around him, not wanting him to pull out.

Unbeknownst to the couple, something started appear on the corner of Lighting’s stomach. A dim light glowed and shimmered until a small symbol of Marshall’s cutie mark appeared.

End.