Siberia, Russia
September 14 2024
0317
“Lieutenant,” A groan was heard. “LT, wakey wakey!” Eyes flicked open and instinctively turned and glanced at an alarm clock next to a messy bed. “Hm, what? What is it Corporal?” Lt. Colonel Ashton Wesker groggily asked, sitting up and looking towards the door to see Corporal Gavin Taylor with a smirk on his face. “The General wants to see you.” With that he stepped out of the doorway and walked out of sight.
What? He wasn’t expecting a mission this quick, something’s up. Ashton jumped out of bed and hurriedly dressed into his ensemble, trying not to trip over his own feet, the man ran out the door to his quarters and went straight to the front doors to the temporary barracks.
He thought back briefly what had happened a few days prior to him being here. The United States was in turmoil due to a very unexpected civil war that left it a radioactive smoking crater, Asia was under control of an unknown empire, and Europe is under siege. This new empire revealed themselves shortly before America went to hell.
It happened so fast that the world just panicked. Now the officer and his ragtag team are taking refuge in a military camp in Siberia, deep behind hostile territory, doing small missions for the General and President of Russia.
If that was something to go by, Ashton knew the world was going to shit fast if a miracle didn’t happen real soon. Discarding the dark memories and thoughts of the past, he walked out the door expecting to see a quiet morning, instead he was greeted with movement, lots of movement. The entire encampment was on the fritz, trucks buzzing past, soldiers and officers alike running to their destinations.
“Blitz!” The officer turned his head to the source of the sound. “General Eugeny Titov, I haven’t been called by that nickname in years, whats going on?” Ashton knew something was wrong when he saw the aging Russian’s facial expression. “There has been an accident.” Catching the younger officer’s attention by surprise. “Is that whats got the camp in a ruckus?” Ashton raised an eyebrow. The General nodded. “Da, I’ll fill you in as we make way to the Briefing Room.”
The duo walked quickly. “The President and I sent a demolitions squad to an abandon Soviet research bunker down south of here to recover some files locked away during the end of the Cold War, they were to destroy any and all other WMD production documents so they do not befall to the enemy. At 0043 this morning they reported activity in the bunker, multiple enemies, heavily armed.” Ashton listened intently, thinking over what was said. Titov continued relying the event. “After a couple minutes they went silent. We tried establishing contact with them with no luck.”
Ashton knew where this was going. “I’m terribly sorry for this Blitz, but we need your help on this. If this Empire were to get a hold of some of those documents, then the rest of the world will fall within weeks, maybe even days...” Titov gave the officer a pleading look. Ashton noticed they were standing outside the Briefing Room. Without another thought Blitz nodded his head. “I’ll see what we can do General.”
Equestria, Canterlot Castle
10:41 p.m.
A moth.
Specifically a Luna Moth.
Such a graceful insect, its green wings tipped with a stunning purple hue.
Princess Luna adored these creatures, such beauty in there small nimble frames. She slowly closed her eyes, giving off a smile.
In an instant Luna’s eyes shot open, she quickly stood and looked around the balcony she was currently residing at.
She felt a very disturbing presence show its ugly face. “This cannot be a good sign.” The alicorn quickly trotted inside towards her personal chambers doors. With a flash of her horn, the double doors quickly spun open, startling her two Night Guards. “Princess? What is the matter?” The first Guard spoke worriedly.
“It matters not Shadow Caster, I must go wake my sister! Go, get some rest. Nightflash with me!” With a nod the first stallion started off, the second one stilled dazed by the sudden appearance of the Night Princess. Nightflash was a light blue unicorn with a teal striped mane. His light armor giving him a distinct bulk that the rest of the guards don't have, though without a helmet. “With respect ma’am, what was that about?” Nightflash said quickly while desperately trying to catch up to the speeding alicorn. Luna was hesitant to answer. “Lets just say that old wounds are starting to re-open, we must get to Tia!”
Luna stopped in front of Celestia’s chambers, knocking franticly. “Tia! We have a problem! Open up, its Luna!” At that the door opened revealing a disgruntled Celestia. “I know sister, I felt it to.” Luna nodded at the news. She looked back to the panting guard behind her. “Nightflash you may-” “No” Celestia interrupted Luna before she could finish. “Nightflash can stay. This involves him as well” Luna gave her elder sister a quizzical look. “What do you mean Tia?” The white alicorn sighed and stepped away from her door. “Both of you come in we have much to discuss." Both Nightflash and Luna glanced at each other before proceeding.
Celestia sat down on a cushion next her fireplace, Luna did the same. Nightflash just laid on the floor next to Luna, keeping his distance in respect. "Could it be what I think it is Tia?" Luna started as soon as everypony settled down. Celestia inhaled softly and began. "Yes Lulu, its them. And I'm afraid the Elements aren't ready for this challenge. We might have to face them alone." Nightflash gave both princesses a look of confusion. "What do you mean? Who are 'they'?"
"But if we reunite the Guardians, we might have a chance." Both alicorns looked at the young guard. The stallion didn't like the look he was getting. "Nightflash, do you know why my sister and I personally took you in as Luna's personal guard?" The sun princess asked. "I was told it because of my skill in illusion spells and alteration spells." Celestia nodded at this. "Will you believe me if I said that was half of it? Nightflash, you are one of the universes most powerful weapons." The stallion's face contorted into confusion. "How so princess?" He asked cautiously. Luna answered for her sister. "My dear Nightflash, you heard of the tales of the Fallen Guardians correct?" Nightflash nodded, still trying to piece together what they were saying.
"Well Nightflash, your ancestor was one. He granted you his power, giving you his gift of powerful illusion and alteration spells, as well as exceedingly powerful magical font as well." Nightflash was surprised at this. "H-how powerful is my font?" He really didn't want to know, but it would have come up anyway. "Larger than my pupil, Twilight Sparkle's." At this point he was stumped. "Here, you might need a drink after learning all this." Celestia levitated a cup of tea over to the confused and shocked unicorn. He hesitantly sipped from the cup. "T-thank you ma'am."
Something was nagging at the back of his mind, he remembered something but couldn't figure out what it was. His head started to throb making it harder for him to try and focus his mind. Both princesses noticed his strained effort to stay upright and worriedly stood next to him. "Nightflash, are you alright?" The night princess asked, helping keep him steady.
Then it hit him. It hit him hard. Memories, lots of memories, all of which he knew were not his, flooded his mind. It hurt, making him scream in pain. The cool flood of painful memories and blissful ones. Memories of love, hate, betrayel, and friendship pounded his unicorn brain like a hammer upon anvil.
Almost as soon as it started the pain and flood of memories stopped. Nightflash was on the ground panting and sweating.
"Nightflash?" Both alicorns said in unison. "I-I remember. I remember everything! The war! My team! My friends!" Nightflash stood and looked at the alicorns giving them a weak smile. "I am a Fallen Guardian."
Authors notes: Hey guys! This is my first fanfic on FIMFiction! Please help with grammar and spelling if needed. Also tell me what you think! I need that feedback ponies!! Its what powers my soul gems! :pinkiehappy:
