Chapter 19 Prepare for War

Unedited, so don't come and cry to me about some scenes are off. Just enjoy the fact that you got something you ungrateful cu-

Everyone looked at me after my cheesy comment."We're there any casualties?" Celestia asked breaking the awkward silence.

"No your majesty, But there many wounded and many more that were captured." The guard pony answered with a worried and serious voice.

"Good, We will send an entire battalion to Baltimare and Fillydelphia to secure those cities. Send Lieutenant Day Song and Shield Wall to lead the defence and to put up barriers around it." Celestia said keeping the seriousness of the situation.

"Sister how will we defend the Manehattan? Its too big to protect it with a battalion and a barrier?"

Celestia had forgotten that detail.."I do not know." She responded with a cold voice.

"I know a solution to the problem, but it will cost greatly." Legion said taking my body by suprise.

"What do you suggest Legion?" Cadence asked looked at me in curiosity.

"The last time I tried something like this I was at my full power and Strenght but I can't do it alone now, However with your aid I could put up a barrier Big enough for the entire of Equestria to keep out the gryphons. But I need you three to help me erect it."

"That is an genious Idea Legion!" Luna complemented Legions suggestion."But You sure we have enough power?"

"If we five give it all we have, we could muster enough magical energy to conjure a barrier in that size and strength."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Celestia said not wanting to waste another second discussing if it will work or not.

"stand in a triangle around me and I'll channel our powers." The alicorns did just that and in a triangle the ground started to glow with the colors dark,light blue and golden yellow and with me as the catalyst, My body my eyes and my veins were glowing from the godlike power surge. Lightning started to take shape from the triangle of power. And in a blinding white beam. and from that beam a colossus barrier was taking form in a size the world had only seen once. The barrier was quickly enveloping not only canterlot but all of Equestria at the speed of sound. It was quite an impressive and horrible display of too much power...

All the alicorns dropped down and got a minor headache from the transfer of immense power.I however was getting a more...increased effect of it.

Legion lost all control of my body after the power usage and I was left to feel the full force of overload of power. A monstrous pain started to ache in my heart. "ARRRGH!!!" It felt like my heart was being torn apart. I was losing consciousness...I fell on my hands and knees and the world felt like it was dimming away...the last thing i hear before i

passed out was Luna screaming in worry..

***Canterlot Hospital 3 hours later...***

Beep...Beep...Beep...Beep...Beep...Beep...Beep...Beep...My ears started to take up the information of the room as I was still too exhausted to open my eyes.

´´Forgive me Anthony.. I...I should have thought of the repercussions on your mortal body.´´

"Princess do you think he will wake up soon?" I could feel someone holding my hand with their hooves.

"Don't worry my faithful student, Crimson has a strong heart. He will pull through this!" Celestia said proudly while having hope in me."He should wake up any minute now."

"Too late for that." I said opening my eyes and Saw that mane six and the princesses were happy to see me wake up.

"ANTHONY!" they all jumped me and gave me a hug."We heard what happened, I can't believe a war has broken out between Equestria and the gryphon empire." Twilight looked saddened because she knew that it meant that many ponies would most likely die in this conflict.

"Anthony You shouldn't scare us like that" Applejack hit me in the head with a hint of anger and relief."

"Yeah! You scared every pony half to death!" Rainbow dash yelled out in anger but was also happy to see me alright.

I gave a small chuckle."Next time Im going to try harder to get the full price" I said to Dashie.I smiled to see my friends so worried about me and cared to much for me."Sorry girls, I promIse it won't-" Pinkie put her hoof in my mouth as I was about to promise them never to scare them like this again.

Pinkie was looking very sad, I would blame a pony who could break the fundamental barrier of reality."Don't make a girl a promise..If know you can't keep." She said with a saddened look on her face for the first time since I met her.

"You're right, This is only the beginning but I can promise you that I will end this war before the end of the week."

"Hush Crimson," Luna said while holding my hand."You are in no condition to fight."

I put my hand on Luna's cheek."You have no idea how wrong you are Luna. We Humans fight until we die, We rest when we are dead and We protect those we love with everything we've got."

Everyone saw the intimate interaction between me."Time and time again you humans prove to be unstoppable, Even if I had an eternity to study you I wouldn't be able to understand how you humans do it." Celestia said In admiration for the human spirit.

I gave a smug smile "There is a saying from where I come. There is a billion stars and all burning bright during the night sky. But there is no greater fire then the human spirit." With those words I stood up removing all the medical equipment strapped to my chest and stood up back at my full height and started cracking my neck and ankles looking like a badass.

All except Luna stared at me in awe."This is not scientifically possible, From the power overload you should not be able to stand up for atleast a week!" Twilight said trying to reason how I can stand up.

"-Said the unicorn" I made fun of the fact that a unicorn tried to be the voice of logic and reason."We need to head back to the Castle...There is one thing I must do before I...-" I stopped in mid sentence I wasn't going to reveal what I was going to do just yet."I will meet up all of you in the throne room."

They all looked surprised by my sudden commanding attitude."Are you sure you will be alright Anthony?" Fluttershy asked as timid as always.

But I just smiled at how the yellow mare always was so compassionate for every living being.I went down on one knee and looked the yellow pegasus in the eye."Don't worry about me Fluttershy, I'll be alright." I said with a smile that infected the mare with the same one.

"Very well then Crimson. We will make our way back and expect you in the throne room in half an hour." Luna said with a blend of medieval accent.I stood up and Gave the lunar princess a big passionate kiss in the lips before making my way out of the room leaving them all to discuss the sudden romance between me and her. ´´Have fun with the questions.´´ I thought to myself because I knew that they would all bombard her with questions about me and her being together.

I looked around the white hospital that looked very sterile..I went up to one of the nurses on the reception. She wasnt paying attention to me or frankly didn't care she was busy with her hooves like a stereotypical lazy nurse."um excuse me, but what room is a human by the name Dawn Fury in?"

She kept looking at her hooves which she was polishing."Oh yeah that freaky monster. Why would you want to see that thing?" She said keeping her gaze down.

"Yes that would be my brother." I replied with a monotone voice. The nurse hinted at the word Brother She looked up and saw there was another freaky monster standing in front of her."For the record that freaky monster is the hero of Equestria who took a crossbow bolt to the chest to protect the Princess, and you have three seconds to point me towards his room before I paint the walls from white to red." I said bluntly with keeping my monotone voice.

The mare started to shake and shiver in fear I've seen to many shivering ponies this week..

"Room 013 to the left of the corridor." She said before putting her hooves on her head to protect her from me, but when she looked up again I was gone.

I followed to room 013 and saw a big bed for a human or possibly a Minotauren.I went inside the room and saw James unconscious. The heart beeping really put the mood of the room. I took a chair that was beside the bed and sat next to him."I'm sorry this happened to you James. But I'm really sorry for what I am about to do. I might not come back" I lifted up my brothers hand. "I dont know if you can hear me or not, but If you can I wanted to say...Thank you for always being there for me...Especially after Emily and mom died...Stay safe and take care of Luna for me." I aimed my hand towards James body and used my magic to heal him unleashing a golden white beam that healed him just enough to make sure he will wake up tomorrow.."

I used my magic and in a golden flash I was gone.

***Castle Throne Room***

In a flash I appeared in the Throne room with the mane six and all three princesses standing ready to hear what I have to say.I stayed quiet and let the suspense grow on the ponies.You ready?"

´´Always..´´

I spawned Ethereal claws and with the claws I tore open a wound in thin air."Crimson what is the meaning of this." Celestia asked wanting to know what I am doing.

"Just watch." I said focusing my attention back to the ethereal claw mark.

I separated the claw mark in thin air and opened it up. My claws disappeared and the square started to show the image of the gryphon castle throne room and there sat a shocked gryphon.

"It's a shame you survived" The Emperor Snorted at his assassins attempt to kill me which he knew must have failed."What do I owe the pleasure?"

"I see that you have declared war on Equestria...How did you think this was gonna end?" I asked rhetorically

"I knew you would come for me anyways. But besides I have ten thousand soldiers at my command compared to Equestrians one thousand available soldiers. They are outside your barrier chipping away the impressive barrier you've put up, But its futile you won't hide in it forever."

"Who said I was hiding? In Fact Tomorrow I will be outside the gates of the city of Gryffindar. I suggest you take those soldiers chipping away off the barrier and send them back home immediately for tomorrow.." I took a moment before finishing my sentence."I will face your army of ten thousand single handingly At sunrise. Be there" I said resembling Legions burning voice and with my eyes flaring in a green and black fury.

"Tomorrow.." with those words after the emperor spoke in hopelessness. He knew he was going to die and you knew that he had pretty much accepted it at this point. I closed ethereal window and turned towards the ponies.

All the ponies in the room had their jaw dropped, even the guards.."ARE YOU INSANE?" Rainbow dash yelled out."YOU CAN'T FIGHT TEN THOUSAND GRYPHONS!!"

"Rainbows right, You'll get yourself killed!" Twilight also shouted out in anger and worry.

The princesses remained quiet..They didn't know how to respond."As much as I appreciate your concern about me girls, I need to do this to protect Equestria and the barrier will only hold two more days. I do this for you all, You are my friends and family, and I will protect you with my life even at the cost of ten thousand gryphons."

"But darling you can't possibly think you can defeat ten thousand? We dont want you to get hurt or worse." Rarity said taking a few steps forward.

I glanced over to the princesses and saw they still didn't know how to react at this."Tomorrow, I will confront the gryphon army, And thats final." I said with a stern voice."I've put myself in suicidal situations before and this is nothing new. Tomorrow at 04.00 I will open up a portal there. You can say your goodbyes then." I didn't want to discuss this any further and I made my way back to my room before giving the princesses a nod.

***Crimson suite 20:14***

I was sitting in my room preparing myself mentally for the genocide that will take place tomorrow."I know killing ten thousand gryphons won't be a problem, but you and I know there is a price for what you're asking from me?"

´´I know, But I can go through with it as long as I know that my family will be alright..´´

But will they? You know you will tear out her heart by doing this..?

´´Yes but she gets to live´´

(Legion private thoughts) ´´For what? An eternity with only her sister to comfort her? You short sighted fool!´´

As expected I could hear Royal hoof steps outside my room. "Come in!" I said before Luna even knocked on the door. and Of Course it was Luna."Hey" I greeted Luna as she trotted inside without saying so much as a word and sat down next to me on the bed.

"What's up?" I asked the quiet mare.

She still didn't respond."Is this about last night?" I asked her wanting to know if we should have our first argument as a couple."Look, I'm sorry for what happened last night, I didn't mean to be mad at you, its just that seeing Inferno sacrifice himself for James really put me in a ba-" My apology was Interrupted by Luna as she jumped on me and started to cry.

"PLEASEDONTLEAVEIDONTWANTYOUTOLEAVE!" she cried out with tears running down her face. She could barely speak behind her sobs."You're the only one who ever cared for me other than my sister. I don't want to lose you!" Luna dug her crying face in my chest and put her forehooves around me not letting go of the grip she had around me.

I put my hand on her chin and lifted her head up to meet her eyes with mine."Do you think I want to go? If it was up to me I would want to stay with you forever but this is not who I am... I don't want to commit genocide, I don't want to leave your side and most of all I dont want to see you hurt, But I must So you, your sister and every little pony dont have to experience the terrors of war." I took a deep breath before raveling a little secret. "I've never told this to anyone, not even James. For the past five years I've put up this inhumane emotional barrier in front of my comrades and friends, I had to stay vigilant and focused at the task at hand and never had time to grieve over the loss of my brother in arms, Everyone thought I was just a machine with no heart. But I do care, I do care for every single life that was lost or taken And it is because that I care is why I have to leave your side, Why I have to commit genocide, and it is the reason why I-" I took a second to remove the tears from Luna's cheeks that were running down."....-Why I love you."

I just stared at Luna's beautiful sky blue eyes as she started to come closer and closer until her muzzle and my mouth connected in a passionate kiss,I could feel my heart racing and I could hear her heart also beating faster. she and I started to breath heavily from the kiss. I carried the dark blue mare who had her legs spread and rubbed her marehood on my crotch as I rammed her aggressively towards the wall and kissing her neck and chest and working my way up to her muzzle again and swirling my tongue around hers and as she dug her tongue in my mouth. I ripped off my shirt and pushed my bare chest against hers. I could feel my erection grinding my pants and on Luna's clit. The rush of blood and adrenalin was making us both pant as I threw her back on her bed to undo my belt and pants but I quickly stopped. "Wait a second..I can just.-" I used my magic to remove my pants and everything down to my skin

Luna gave a satisfied smile. "By my own mane.." Luna gawked at my cock.

I gave a cheeky smile. "The fun part is just getting started!" I separated her hind legs from each other to reveal her pristine condition pink pussy. She was already wet and ready for insertion but I wanted her to have the time of her life. I dug my tongue deep inside her.

"OH MY!-" She moaned out in pleasure and used her hoof to push me in deeper. I moved back on the bed and started to drill her with my middle and index finger which made her moan even Lauder. "OH YES! CRIMSON PLEASE DONT STOP!" I dug as deep as I could and kept trying to find her sweet spot, but eventually I found it. "OH CRIMSON!" She moaned out again and her legs gave a powerful kick in the air as she was twitching. "DONT STOP DONT STOP!" She begged, But I did the opposite. She looked furiously at me stopped and I responded by giving a cocky smile back.

"I gotta have some fun too you know!" I put my body on top of Luna's As i kissed her neck again and worked up back to her muzzle as before.

My cock was twitching to enter the Lunar goddess but As it connected with her pussy A hoof stopped it from entering. "Wait, I...I"?

I stopped immediately and looked at her."Oh sorry am I going to fast?" I asked with worry that I might have gone to quickly.

"No,no you're doing fine its just that...I've never had...intercourse before..." Luna looked down with shame as she thought being a virgin was a bad thing.

I swear to god I could hear a *Cha-Ching* sound. "Thats nothing to be ashamed of." I reassured her with a smile."Don't worry I'll take the lead."

"O-okay"

"I need to warn you I will be very Rough, Are you ready?" I asked her if she was ready to lose her virginity. She responded with a nod and I inserted my cock into her pussy and Jesus Christ she was tight, I could feel her inner muscles massaging my member. I carefully thrusted my hips forward because I didn't want to hurt her to much in case it was too...Big. I saw how it at first was painful for her but as soon as I felt her cervix stopping me from going any further she bit her lip and kept moaning in pleasure. I thrusted with a little more pressure and she twitched more and more. She pulled me closer with her hooves. I Kept going at it faster and faster with more strength. Luna couldn't hold it in anymore she was at the verge of orgasm and she couldn't stop the louder moaning. "AH YES!!!  FASTER!!" she yelled out in pure pleasure which made me happy to see her first time. I Dug my canine teeth in her neck as I literally made the bed move back and forwards ramming the wall and making a laud quaking noise. Luna seemed to enjoy the rough biting and kept screaming in pleasure. "YES HARDER!!!" I was about to reach climax and so was she so I decided to sprint the last mile and gave it all I had. I kept pushing forward with all my strength and wouldn't stop until she hit climax. "YES!!!! YES!!!! YES!!!" She screamed into my ear as I silenced her by kissing her lips again and pounding her at the same time."CRIMSON!!! I WANT YOU!!"

"I AM ALL AND ONLY YOURS!" I yelled out sensing that I was about to hit climax."FUCK YES, I'M CUMMING!" I pressed up my cock as far as I could and thrusted my hips forward. The beds wooden legs broke from the constant wiggeling and a hot sensation was spread around my member as I filled her clit with my seed which was drenched in her vaginal fluid. She had locked me in her hold which made me finish off inside..She wouldn't let go and she didn't stop twitching any time soon. I went in for one last hard skin piercing bite which she didn't react to. I raised my head to look at her eyes. She was fast asleep...

´´Sex coma..Wow..´´. I slowly pulled out and didn't worry..after all Humans can't have interspecies children...´´Hopefully´´.. I Looked down at the sleeping mare...First time in several thousand years she's had an orgasm..I was glad I could share this experience with her and was the one she chose to be her world. I lied down next to mare, I just looked at her while she was sleeping. She was so beautiful..I wrapped the bed blanket around her and gave her a kiss in the forehead."Sleep well my beautiful princess." I closed my eyes and let my mind and body get some well deserved rest...

***03:45***

I was lying in bed with my love and heart, Luna. The mare had her head on my chest as usual.But while she had her head on my chest I could feel my heartbeat in more detail..It was quite soothing to hear it...It made me know that I was still alive and this isn't all a drugged fantasy. When I was this happy in the gala..It was ruined for me when Inferno died but I am just glad I could experience happiness one last time before I had to go. But I knew I had to get out of bed soon, but I was gonna enjoy every second with Luna as long as I could before I had to leave. But as much As I wanted to stay with her I knew I had to get up. I gave Luna one last kiss on her head."I would give anything for this moment to never end, But I have a duty as your guard to protect you. And If I don't leave I will have failed you." I said to the sleeping mare hoping she could hear me in her little dreams. I carefully removed Luna from my chest as I stood up from the king sized bed and put on a new pair of underwear and socks.

Anthony..I wanted you to have something..´´

´´Oh what is it?´´

First I wanted to say, As your distant ancestor I am proud to have you as my legacy. You a true warrior like Achilles and me, You have earned my respect and I will remember you in the afterlife.´´ I smiled at the compliment given to me by basically a father figure.´´And second I wanted to give you this.´´ In my hand appeared a medium sized square made out of gold.

´´What is this?´´ I asked Legion knowing it was more then just a simple golden square.

´´This is Dragonskin, I wore this the day I had to slay my own kin, This was supposed to be given to my son but I would be equally proud if you would wear it.´´

´´Thanks Le-..Thanks Alexander....How do I activate It?´´

´´Slam your chest when you are ready to leave.´´

"Alright then!" I started put on my clothes and boots I held the obsidian sword..But I need another sword. If I was going to be killing ten thousand gryphons I'm gonna need another weapon. ´´...James..´´ I knew It would be poetic justice if I used his sword to fight on his behalf.

´´I said you were a great warrior but you're starting to lose it with your girly poetry.´´

I just shrugged off the hater and made my way to his room which was conveniently right next to mine. I saw his cloths and his gear lying on the ground like a fucking hoarder. "Jesus fucking Christ James." I said to myself As I looked around in the mess he called a room.I looked on the bed and saw the sheathed diamond sword."Bingo!"

´´Isn't it kinda ironic that a white guy breaks into a black guys room and steals his shit?´´ Legion asked questioning my motives.

"Wow..just wow..you haven't learned race diversity yet haven't you? That kinda shit is really wrong and anyone who sees it that why is a racist. You sir are racist!" I said jokingly to Legion.

"Stop your eternal whining and get to the throne room, Time is running out."

***Castle throne room 03:55***

I was walking through the halls without a shirt per recommendation of Legion because of the armor."All the guards saluted me with sincere respect. They knew what was going on. the guards at the door opened it for me and gave a salute."Thanks" I said with a nod and went past them.

"Give them tartarous,Sir" guard #2 said in the left.

I went inside the throne room and saw that the mane six and princess Celestia and Cadence all waiting for my arrival. They were all awkwardly looking at me with blushing faces...but not because I wasn't wearing a shirt.."Where is Princess Luna?" Twilight asked full knowingly that She and I had sex.

"Shes sleeping and on second note You really need to get thicker walls to the castle." All their faces turned red as they knew that I knew that they knew....Ouch my head is hurting.."I didn't want to wake her so I left her in her peaceful dreams." I said with a sad monotone voice. ´´Do it!´´

´´Why do you have to be such a bitch?´´

´´Because I am the good guy of the story and have to look like a martyr´´

Hahahaha Nice one, you! the good guy! Legion kept laughing inside my head

I fell on my hands and knees as my back started to open up and my muscle,nerves and bone were torn apart and broken to make way for the growing wings."ARGH!!!!" I resisted the pain as much as I could but the pain was to much and I had to roar in pain again."AAAARGH!!!!" The ponies looked in horrified at the display of slow and gruesome scene of me tearing myself apart.

"Anthony!? What are you doing!?" Twilight asked not knowing how wings work for humans who have killed a pegasus.

the hardest part was over and my bones had shaped a ten feet long wings from one point to the other. My newly formed limbs got a stining burning sensation as feathers started to grow rapidly out of my hair follicles. But it was over now. they saw my elegant giant wings and stared at it like it was a miracle of God. "Well girls..its time to say goodbye." I walked closer to them and Looked each of them in the eye as the one by one came to me.

Fluttershy was the first."Be safe!" Fluttershy said giving me a cute smile and hug.

Pinkie stepped up."Show those meanie pants that THIS! IS! EQUESTRIA!" she kicked me in the stomach but didn't effect me so much I just laughed and knew she was breaking the boundaries of reality again to reference 300. She joined in my laugh and gave me a bone crushing goodbye hug.

It was Dashies turn to say good bye and she was trying to hide her tears that was forming. "AH MAN now you got me all sappy!" She said, sour over that she was ruining her tough shell attitude.

"I'll miss you too Dashie!" I grabbed the crying mare and hugged her goodbye.

Rainbow flew to her friends as she was trying to hide more tears coming down. Applejack stepped forward."Ah wanted to thank ya for all yer deeds Anthony! Tho I wish it wouldn't be like this We can make the best of the situation and thanks to you we can make the best of it. Good luck" I smiled at the southern pony and went down on my knee to hug her goodbye as a tear fell down my cheek. She had basically acknowledge my sacrifice and service to Equestria.

It was Twilights turn to say goodbye."I wish I could study you some more." She said whilst still being sensitive."But I'm glad to have known such a pony like you." I smiled at Twilight, she was a little like me. Always seeking knowledge..

"Twilight If I don't make it back I want you to have my Iphone" Twilight's eyes started to glitter as she was worshiping the device that I had brought from my world, Debatable the most advanced piece of human ingenuity."THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKOUTHANKYOU!" all the ponies look at the crazed Lavender mare as she look and saw how everyone saw her reacting pretty much like she was happy that I was going to probably die."Ahem, ehm I mean Thank you Anthony and good luck!" She said with a more civil tone.

Last but not least Rarity, she stepped forward with a very sad face with tears going down her face and she wiped them off with a napkin of some sorts."Don't cry Rarity, I understand If you are sad that I will most likely die but that is the circle of life one day it will be your turn and you cant be scared or sad of death you have to embrace it as part of life. You have to embrace death to be able to live. And for me to die in this way is the best death I could dream of. To die while fighting, Protecting a nation from destruction and ruin." I put my hand on her chin and leaned it upwards."This is what I want."

She shed more tears but she started to understand what I was trying to hint at. "I...Understand. Thank you Anthony, for all you've done." I hugged the crying fashionista and stood up again.

I faced towards the princesses and Celestia eyes were a bit red like she was also starting to cry but tried her best to look strong in front her subjects."Its ironic that from the first moment I saw you, I thought you would be the end of Equestria. But I see that you are our salvation. Good luck Sergeant Anthony William Crimson!

Cadance quickly followed her aunt."You are true hero, Where one would see a tool of destruction, you became the tool of safeguarding the innocent, Thank you for sparing my husband and on his behalf I'm sorry for what he did." Cadance said with a sincere and sad voice while keeping her optimistic tone.

"Goodbye everyone!" I spawned the golden square and I slammed my chest which made the square glow and my hand started to get first a coat of white skin that was hiding my skin underneath. The white skin enveloped my entire body and headed towards my face hiding away any hair and covering everything up to my eyes. Then from the white skin a beautiful golden plating started to envelop my entire and it sorta resembles a golden version of the dark night armor. My helmet started to take form. The helmet had the look of a dragon head and with a large rhino horn or Unicorn horn in this case came at the top of my forehead. the dragon face of the armor had sharp teeth at the edge of the helmet. Inside the helmet was covered in a black shadow you couldn't see my face and only my glowing eyes. My wings had also been protected and by the golden plating and had razor sharp wings that could easily cut someone in half with a flick of my wings.

"Farwell!" Legion also got his goodbyes in and I started channeling the portal. the golden and black magic that me and Legion were channeling together was started to take shape in lightning and I shot it towards the ground a couple of feet away from me. I took one last glance at ponies before I said my final goodbye, "Goodbye!" I said not looking back and going through the portal As I was blinded by a white flash.