it has been 4 months since the incident during the summer sun celebration and 4 everything is back to normal with a few minor changes. not only was the rainbow factor shut down due to a cover operation led by the Shinning Armor, but there was a newly wedded couple too. Naginata had finally got the life he wanted. a good retirement, a loving wife and daughter, and time to relax.

"hey naginata whats up" shadow flare yelled announcing he was in the house.

Naginata fell out his chair startled and sighed "how did you get in again."

His friend only laughed and smiled "oh naginata i just melted your locks."

The two looked at each other than began to laugh as naginata lifted him self off the floor with his wing and growled."

"I have to pay for those you jack wipe" he chased Shadow flare out into the streets of Ponyville reaching for his shirt collar.

Shadow flare ran only to stop before running into one of Princess Luna's guards "gyahhh hey watch it."

the guard pointed a spear at Shadow flare as Naginata had caught up.

"hey whats going on" Naginata exclaimed looking around.

the guard stepped aside as Luna walked off her carriage and smiled" hello citizens i am looking for the ones known as Naginata and Shadow Flare.

Naginata helped up his friend and nodded "thats us right here."

Luna tilted her head blinked " Tia said you two were warriors. you two don't look like warriors."

"thats cause we don't need a reason to be ones right now" shadow flare shot back looking at the guard.

the princess only smiled and nodded "then i need you two to come to canterlot. it is urgent."

she waved off her carriage and looked around "shall we take the train?"

Naginata nodded and began to lead the way as Shadow flare looked at him "what do you think."

shadow looked at Luna and shrugged" who am i to know, but if we are needed it is either good or bad."

naginata smiled and nodded heading in the direction of the Ponyville Express. Luna followed as Shadow flare walked behind her. She tilted her head as she ponder a thought.

They arrived in time for the train and hopped on taking there seats in the private section of the train. before luna could speak naginata had began to talk.

"your about to ask who we are and how we got our insigne" he pointed to his cutie mark which was on the palm of his hands.

Luna nodded "yes and how you are able to use magic if your not an alicorn nor a unicorn?"

Shadow Flare snapped his fingers as he created a fire ball then made it disappear "there's 3 of us who were cursed at birth with traces of dark magic."

Naginata gave a smile the made even Luna shudder "me being first born. Shadow Flare, and T-minus being the youngest."

Luna looked around "where is the other one?"

Naginata sighed "he went to go serve in the Crystal Empire War a while ago."

"So do you know what kind of dark magic you were cursed with?" Luna inquired?

Shadow flare stretched his wings and stood " me and T-minus are cursed with King Sombra's magic and Naginata is cursed with Nightmare Moon's."

Luna looked down at the mention of her former self "forgive me Naginata those were dark times for me and…"

Naginata raised his hand "it's ok my Luna i don't blame you."

The train had arrived in canterlot as Naginata looked around.

"So this is canterlot" he said with an annoyed look.

Shadow Flare himself had to contain the urge to burn every one in the kingdom " i see what everyone means by cocky."

Luna sighed "yes its true and they do look down on most people in Ponyville."

Naginata body slowly began to turn black a Shadow plucked his head as he came back to his senses.

"Naginata calm down" he snapped quietly as they walked.

"so those are the affects of the dark magic" luna watched in shock yet a bit of awe.

Naginata nodded and smiles" it happens sometimes."

Luna approached the doors to the castle as the guards moved their spears aside " they are with me. "

They entered the castle as as Celestia greeted her sister with a hug "for a moment i thought you had gotten lost."

Luna cheeks flushed pink" that was only once and you know it."

Celestia smirked as Luna began to mumble standing by her side" hello again gentleman its been a while since our last encounter.

The two bowed " the pleasure is ours once more."

"I have bought you her for a reason" Celestia's tone had become serious now.

Shadow Flare looked at her "why what do we have to offer?"

"in the recent months there have been assassination attempts on those in high positions, such as the Summer sun incident. Luna has no one to guard her and i need you two to fill that position." Celestia looked at the two.

Nagainata nodded following along as Shadow Flare Sighed.

"since you two have an outstanding ability your services will be needed. So i have made you homes in canterlot so you may fulfill your new jobs. i will take you to get a specialized armor and weapon kit for your jobs" she explained smiling at the happy expressions of the two warriors/guardsmen.

Luna looked pleased as she squeed with excitement "the protection has been doubled." she raced off ahead of the others as Celestia followed her.

as they left to go and get fitted for their armor, naginata tapped Shadow Flares arm and pointed to the corner as a figure disappeared. they slowly walked off and began to ready them selves as the caught up. Celestia smiled.

"welcome here is were you get fitted for your armor and weapons" she explained as she had trapped luna in a magic bubble.

Shadow Flare looked around "a light body armor with energy channeling pistols.

the black smith began to construct his armor and pistols, one a revolver and the other a magnum.

Celestia looked at Naginata walked over "Are you not decided yet."

Naginata nodded "one katana, two retractable blades and and a light metal samurai robe."

The black smith nodded as naginata walked over to the to the corner and dragged a figure with bat wings out.

naginata growled "who are you and.."

Luna broke free and cleared he throat "what new do you have for me Shadow Wing."

the stallion bowed " Cadence has requested you my princess."

Luna nodded " you are dismissed."

Naginata "thats your spy i presume."

Luna turned to him and nodded " your first job is to accompany me to to the Crystal Kingdom to meet with Cadence."

Shadow flare jumped happily as Naginata smiled and cringed with excitement. They headed home to prepare for the mission ahead. as they waited for their armor and weapons to be finished. they headed to their rooms and laid back on their bed.

they both stared at the ceiling and began to drift off to sleep " neither alicorn or union can match our skill. with the speed of a pegasus we move we move for the kill. with the heart of an earth pony we fight for whats right. we three brothers shrouded in darkness, fight for the light.

Author's Note

i need to manage my time, but here for those who actually read this story