Chapter 13 The Solar Empire Strikes Back

a/n: thanks once again to Snowflake the Pegasus for the review , lets continue with chapter 13 and enjoy as always : )

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Luna checked the sensors and was in total shock , right under there own noses and they didn't even know !.

"Night Fire , we have a fleet mobilized and ready , but is there any word from our scout?" asked Luna . Night Fire turned towards the Lunar princess with a sad expression .

"There isn't , we haven't heard back from them in over several hours , we can only assume that they are gone , lost with all hands , which is why we can say that the solar Empire is coming to attack us" said Night Fire .

"Very well then , I see that they want to take the moon , if that wasn't an act of war , then I don't know what is" said Luna .

There is one thing you don't do , ya don't anger the lunar princess . Luna's eyes flashed white , however the next thing that he heard was none other than another pony getting images from his station .

"Sir, you should see this , I think this will confirm why we haven't heard back from our scouting fleet" said a pony named Sonar .

Night Fire walked over to where Sonar was and saw the images , an entire fleet headed towards them .

"is there any audio that came with these images?" asked Night Fire . "There is sir , but it's pretty garbled" replied Night Fire . "Play it" . "aye sir" . Sonar pulled up the audio and pressed play .

Audio playing , transmission from the ship NLR shield crasher .

Captain : What is that lieutenant ?

Lieutenant : I haven't a clue sir , could be some sort of shimmering effect , captain

Captain : Alright arm weapons , lets not take any unnecessary chances , in case it is an enemy fleet , be ready to open fire first chance we get

Lieutenant : Aye sir

Fast Forward , hours later during the battle at the planet , Saturn

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Captain : Everypony ! , evasive manuvers pattern charlie delta !

Lieutenant : Aye sir , sir fleet uncloaking dead ahead !

Captain : What in the name of the Moon ? , launch fighters , give me a fleet count

Lieutenant Commander : Sir , 12,00 ships , capital ships , and fighters ranging from Tie fighters to Tie Hunter , Tie Bomber , Tie Avenger , Tie Oppressor , Tie Defender , and even a Tie Phantom .

Captain : by the moon ! , alright launch longswords , and our new fighters the short swords , we have to hold out and send back the information to LSF , Princess Luna must be informed of the approaching fleet .

Commander : Aye sir !

Fast forward , hours later , ship burning

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Captain : Status on the energy shields ?

Commander : It's no good sir , no matter how we take down there fighters , the either keep cloaking and we have no way to target them and fire , the energy shields are gone sir , and most of our weapons are either offline or destroyed

Captain : we have to hold out as long as we can , take out as many enemy ships as possible !

Commander : Aye sir , you heard him send that message to the fleet , we have to make sure we can at least try and slow them down before they reach the moon !

Audio End

The Audio ended and everypony was in shock at what they had just heard , a fleet of 12,00 ships was heading towards the moon and with everything mobilized , they were ready to hold them off .

However what Luna didn't know was that not only was Twilight Sparkle leading this operation , but so was Shinning Armor and her sister Celestia .

In a sharp turn the Lunar Princess headed back to the elevator , she had an idea and a couple of new weapons . "Princess Where are you going?" asked Night Fire .

"I'm headed back to the surface , we have to hold them off , and I have a couple of new toys to test on the Solar Empire" said Luna .

She stepped into the opening elevator doors and soon they closed , one thing was sure , the Solar Empire was in for a surprise .

Celestia you really have no idea as to what I have planned for you! Thought Luna .

Soon the elevator reached the ground , she stepped out of the doors and headed towards the castle only this time she took a turn towards the armory , where she pulled on her lunar blue armor. Her armor had been painted a dark royal blue as it was the new mark VI Miljnor armor .

She strapped each piece onto her , however memories of her and Celestia flooded back to her . Mostly memories of her and Celestia when she and her were really sisters .

She only 'pretended' to be my sister ! , she used me to only seal Nightmare Moon with in me then banish us both to the moon , true we didn't really want to lower the moon , true we weren't really thinking back then , but that didn't warrant her to seal Nightmare Moon with in me and banish the both of us to the moon , what became our prison now has become these ponies new home , and I plan to defend it ! , one way or another , I am Luna , leader of the New Lunar Republic , leader of my own Republic , if Celestia views us as ' Terrorists ' she is wrong thought Luna .

Finally she looked at her helmet , while she had second thoughts she knew that this was going to happen , she then put the helmet on and grabbed a new weapon that was added , a rocket launcher along with an AK 47 and even her own sword .

This is it , no turning back now ! The lunar princess walked out of the armory and soon joined her sisters on the lunar surface .

"Ready?"asked Luna . "More than ready" said Star Chaser . "Oh yes , I am ready" grinned Nightmare Moon . The three lunar sisters joined Applejack's troops on the battle field .

"Alright , now that these here princesses are here ah say we have a chance" said Applejack with a bright smile .

"That you do" said Nightmare Moon . Prince Artemis in shimmering stars rallied his troops , as did other members of the royal family .

And were more than ready to push back the solar Empire off the moon and back to Equiss and even all the way back to Appleloosa , from what he's heard Celestia has turned it into a slave city .

But during this war he never had the chance to tell her .

She's going to be so shocked when I tell her thought Artemis . "Sir are you alright ?" asked another alicorn named Night Angle . "yea I'm fine" said Artemis .

With twilight Sparkle

If this is what I am to expect from the New Lunar Republic ? Sending a small fleet to scout and report back ? , then taking the moon should be easier than I originally thought " said Twilight .

"Right , they won't even know we are coming" added Shinning Armor .

Another pony that also remained quite was one trained in the ways to use magic and even wield a lightsaber a pony named Solar Beam .

Solar Beam didn't say a whole during the trip , which to most of the solar troops was fine , however though to others it was unnerving . "So , Solar Beam" said Shinning Armor striking up a conversation . "I take it Empress Celestia trained you?" .

Solar Beam looked up at the white unicorn stallion with an emotionless face but didn't look like Darth Vader .

"She did , and she has sent me to kill any and all Lunar forces on the moon so we can take it in the name of the Solar Empire" said Solar Beam . "I see , howcome I wasn't informed of this ?" asked Shinning armor clueless .

"that is because she wanted it a secret , the entire solar family knew it , i'm surprised you didn't , you could have easily asked , and yet you didn't , I'm also versed quite well in the ways of dark magic and lightsaber arts" said Solar Beam.

"Well we are going to be getting ready to invade the moon , intel has it that there is some sort of defense grid , and is still under construction as we speak , it should be easy to crush with this huge fleet" gloated Shinning Armor proudly .

"Be that as it may we should be ready for any and all situations" .

The other troops nodded there heads , some of them fresh out of the solar academy , others however weren't ready to die just yet , some were from noble families and even knew how to fight .

Admiral Twilight Sparkle however was quite sure of herself that she could win this battle for the moon quite easy , but at the same time wanted to see her friends dead at her hooves .

Shinning Armor however , just wanted to kick some lunar flank , since he was captain of the Equestrian Royal guard under the command of BOTH Princess Celestia and Princess Luna , Princess Star Chaser was no where to be seen , which to Celestia suited her just fine .

Of course Solar Beam wasn't the only one that was trained she was leading her own platoon of elite troops that carried lightsabers as well .

There names were Solar Flame , Solar Swirl , Solar Chaser , Solar Wind , Solar Surfer , Prince Odin , Sun Royal flight , and Solar Eclipse . However they too carried red crystal and orange lightsabers in different hilts . All were versed well in the ways of dark magic , and combat spells , however they weren't even ready for what awaited them on the moon .

LSF

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Once again , Nightfire and Sonar were coordinating ways to try and slow down the advancing fleet , but some of the ideas would mostly rely on the turrets to hold off said fleet while the lunar fleet gets into position to open fire . "Look how much time would we need to get the lunar fleet into position to open fire?" asked Sonar .

"Not whole lot of time , apparently our long sensors say that this fleet is moving what I think is lightspeed , and we can only have our armies ready by then" said Night Fire .

"Alright , what do you purpose sir?" asked Sonar . "We could have the fleet get into position while we have our fighters engage there's" said Night Fire .

"I guess that could work , but how long would we need?" . "I'd say a few hours to get everything ready before the Solar fleet gets here" . "Alright your in charge , Sonar" . "I won't let you down sir" said Sonar with a salute . Getting right to his station he sent out a message to mobilize the fleet and have all fighters head out with them.

NLR Hanger

Nightmare Squadron

When Rainbow Blitz heard the message , he knew what to do . "Alright pilots , lets go , you all heard the message , lets show those solars that they are NOT welcomed on the moon" said Rainbow Blitz . He and his entire squadron put on there helmets and headed out to link up with the lunar fleet .

Shadowbolts

At the same time , Rainbow Dash heard the same message and it was time , while they can't fly on there own in space this would have to do for the moment .

"Alright Shadowbolts , this is it , this is what I've trained you all for , don't die on me and remember your training , remember what you've all been trained for , I didn't hoof pick you just because of your record , or anything else , I hoof picked you all cause you can fly and fight that's all I need ,

FOR THE NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC OORAH!" "FOR THE NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC OOORAH!" .

Rainbow Dash told her shadowbolts to get into there fighters , the NLR Shortsword , a new fighter built by the weapons department .

Alright Bubble Berry , lets see if this new fighter of yours really holds in combat like it's cousin the longsword thought Rainbow as she climbed in her fighter . Her fighters took off to link up with the Nightmare Squadron fighters and wait .

This is going to be fun , they won't know what hit em thought Rainbow . I sure do hope I make it home to my human friend safe and sound and in one piece , I really don't wanna die .

On the Ground with Applejack and her army

Applejack and her commander Kimono were moving all of there tanks and different kinds of warthogs into position , along with different more faster vehicles like the mongoose and the gungoose , both were used in the battle for Trottingham , the leopard was used in the battle for Baltimare , however though . This time other tanks are introduced along with several new weapons , the plasma pistol , the plasma rifle, the carbine , the sticky grenade , the active camouflage , the overshield , and finally the energy sword .

A sword that can pierce through anything at all , and was also made by Bubble Berry and his researchers in the weapons department .

Several spartan II's and the newly spartan III's had energy swords along with the plasma weapons and sticky grenade as it will prove useful .

Brimstone Blitz , stood out among the other spartans with his green armor and the finally completed pony AI cortana , a pony AI based on the video AI Cortana . "Brimstone , can you hear me?" asked Cortana .

"Yea I can hear you , good to see you were completed , by the way , you think we can take on these solars?" asked Brimstone . "I know we can , with an army this big I'm sure we have a chance" said Cortana.

One thing was for sure , that the master pony was the only unique spartan II that had a lot more skills in fighting than anypony in the entire spartan program .

If there is one thing I know , is that these other spartans are good yes , but they don't have what I have , Luck and an AI to help out to boot thought brimstone .

He scanned the area with his eyes and spotted something off in the distance , eyes widening , he saw something , Brimstone couldn't be sure what it was yet until he saw several glowing sticks , that's when it clicked , he had to tell the princesses ! .

"Princess nightmare Moon , we have a problem , the Solar Empire has landed somehow outside of our defense network , it was like they had there fleet split off somehow" said Brimstone . The Nightmare Princess thought this over , and knowing what to do she thought of a plan .

"Let them come to us , there going to be quite surprised at what they soon see" said Nightmare Moon. "Princess are you sure?" asked Brimstone confused .

"I am , like I said , we have been working on this Spartan Program for quite sometime , and I know for a fact that we are ready , according to doctor willow wisp" . Nodding brimstone walked back to the front and was alongside his brothers and sisters in arms .

On the other side of the moon

Solar Beam lead her elite troops dressed in black , along with her solar lightsaber wielding ponies . She knew that she was in for a surprise .

"Alright once we reach the castle , we are to scan for any defense , if there is any , take it out , and if there is not ? , then we move inside and secure the castle , and kill any and all ponies who are traitors to the crown , once we have secured the castle , we then start to move forward and secure the city known as Moon City , from there we spread out and secure each and every single town , Am I understood ?!" shouted Solar Beam . "YES MA'AM" . "Good , now move out!" .

With that said , her troops moved forward , sweeping the area with there E 11 blaster rifles , and E 11 Blaster Pistols . Solar Beam knew that she would probably face heavy if not stiff resistance from the New Lunar Republic .

They soon reached the outer perimeters of the castle , a trooper by the name of Sniper Killer , took out his E 11 Sniper Rifle , he scanned the entire castle with thermal vision , and even night vision .

Thinking he saw nopony inside told his commander , but before he could he was shot in the head by Buttons . Everypony scrambled for what cover they could find on the moon , which was almost next to nothing .

Solar stormtroopers opened fire , however Buttons just sat back and waited till she was contacted by Prince Concord .

"This is Prince Concord to Button's do you read" . "I read you loud and clear , what is it?" asked Button's .

"We have a problem , Stormtroopers are landing on the south side of the castle however , we have little to no security to hold them off , we need help" said Prince Concord urgently .

"I'm on my way , but what about the troops outside that I'm holding off?" asked Button's .

"I'm sending troops from New Canterlot to assist" said another alicorn voice . Buttons turned around and saw a new pony named Lunar Nightmare .

"Princess Lunar Nightmare , it's an honor to meet you , so you here to relieve me?" asked Button's . "I am , save Prince Concord , I'll hold them off with my troops" said Lunar Nightmare .

With that said Button's grabbed her helmet and jumped down inside the castle , she picked up a beneli M4 shotgun , carrying it she also had her magnum pistol at her side along with her combat knife as well. .

Oddly though some of the guards , were taken out on the inside , Button's looked around and saw the solar stormtroopers trying to breakthrough , seeing this as an opportunity , she strafed right and opened fire with her beneli m4 shotgun , several solar stormtroopers went down fast .

She soon switched to her pistol , and used the scope to take out more .

She took out a couple of more stormtroopers figuring they wouldn't turn around and open fire in several different directions at once and forget about the throne room .

Commander Blazing flame was so soul focused on breaking through to the throne room and killing the royal family that he wasn't aware his troops were dieing . "Break through those doors men ! , we must kill the entire family" ordered Blazing Flame .

Having enough , he finally saw the one that was taking out his troops , grabbing a near by E11 blaster rifle he told his men to get through those doors no matter what .

Button's had a chance , she had only 4 fragmentation grenades , she threw one and it exploded right at the men that were breaking through , two more were blown to bits , there entire body maimed right at the blast of the grenade .

"I know your there , why don't you come on out , so we can talk like civilized ponies" said Blazing Flame calmly .

Button's wasn't sure at what was going on , however she knew she had to stop this moron from getting through , she heard the sound of wood cracking and beginning to give way , acting fast , she grabbed her benelli M4 shotgun and once again opened fire . Blazing Flame took cover behind a nearby pillar .

"I see you don't want to talk , fine prepare to die like a coward you lunar bastard!" shouted Blazing Flame .

Switching to her magnum pistol she waited until the last second and took aim once again and took out the last two men as the door's to the throne room were giving way and were about to fall over revealing the throne room.

Blazing flame side came out from behind the pillar and started to move forward , he soon saw that no pony was there . Quickly he bucked Button's , she was sent flying backwards into a nearby wall .

"Nice try , trying to sneak up on me like that , but you have NO chance , as I am one of Empress Celestia's Personally trained students" said Blazing Flame .

He soon tucked away his blaster rifle and brought out the one weapon that would soon end this entire conflict , his red lightsaber . With a snap hiss a red blade ignited from the hilt revealing what the weapon can do .

Quickly she opened fire with her benilli M4 hoping she would score a direct hit .

Blazing Flame was able to dodge the incoming shotgun balls . "Is that the best you can do ? , pathetic" taunted Blazing Flame .

Thinking quickly she found an energy sword and dove to grab it . This is going to be a really tough fight thought Buttons .

The energy sword ignited with a pulse and surprisingly she decided to let him charge since he was so cocky thinking he could defeat her . The two weapons clashed , however though she had better control over said weapon .

The two were exchanging blows , yet at the sametime she got him several times with the energy sword , but he had one trick that she didn't , a way to tap into his earth pony magic .

Harnessing it , he used his earthpony magic to push her into a wall . Crap my armor , it took a dent or two , but i'm alright for the moment , and it's going to take more than a simple push into a wall to stop me from killing this guy thought Buttons .

Thinking quick she was able to get to her hooves and grab her weapon . Thinking back she remembered her training in the Spartan Program.

No way am I going to just let him kill me , I am a spartan , and I will crush this guy one way OR another .

She charged at him again this time her energy sword ignited as the two weapons clashed , this time she held her ground finally remembering her training back in her days at the Spartan training facility .

I know I can defeat this guy , he has no chance at what I can really do . once again the two weapons clashed as she was able to dodge several more of his strikes and parry more and more of his slashes .

This guy's predictable- . Or so she thought when he slashed at her back hoof , she let out a scream of pain as she crumbled to the ground .

"Ha pathetic !, while you did hold your own , you forgot one thing , Celestia was able to teach myself and everypony else how to really harness our magic , which why I win and YOU die lunar scum" said Blazing Flame .

Back in Moon City

The three sisters , waited and low and behold , the solar fleet arrived and was sending in drop ships while the LDF is dealing with there fighters . The Lunar fleet was already in position and also dealing with them as best they could .

"Alright hold your ground spartan's , while they think they can beat us here on our own turf , we have a few tricks of our own as well" said Nightmare Moon .

The spartan's got out there weapons which was either shotguns , submachine guns , M55B Assault Rifles , Battle Rifles of all different kinds , pistols , or even grenade launchers .

Scorpion tanks and warthogs opened fire , with either there tank cannons or even there machine gun turrets , the spartans opened fire once the solar stormtroopers were in range . "OPEN FIRE!" shouted Applejack .

Her troops opened fire with there assault rifles , shotguns , pistols , grenade launchers , sniper rifles , miniguns , Rocket launchers , and there ACR's .

Several solar troops were taken by surprise but returned fire with there E11 blaster rifles , and there thermal detonators .

Princesses Star Chaser , Luna and Nightmare Moon soon saw the Empress herself emerge from all the dust in her solar armor with her lightsaber hooked at her side . "Ah my traitoris sisters , how nice to see you all at once" mocked Celestia .

"We not pleased to see thou Celestia" said Luna in her old Equestrian tounge. "Still speaking the old ways I see , well then it's time to end all three of you and your family as well" .

If there was one thing that Luna had learned over the years , is that she had gained a lot more combat experience than her sister , since she was trained at a young age by her parents along with her brothers and sisters they all knew combat , they all knew war , and they all know when to take down an enemy. "We are going to arrest you , come quietly , or there will be trouble" said Star Chaser .

Cocking an eyebrow Celestia chuckled at that . "I don't think so" said Celestia with a toothy smile.

Unclasping her lightsaber , Smirking under there helmets the three sisters brought there own weapons , there energy swords .

All four weapons ignited as they all clashed . Celestia was out numbered , three to one .

No matter I can still take them , besides my own ponies worship me like I am a god to them thought Celestia as she parried several strikes by Luna and Star Chaser , but was struck by Nightmare Moon .

Yelping , Celestia clashed her lightsaber with Nightmare Moon with such anger it would make the common pony cower before the Empress of the Solar Empire .

"I see that you have improved over the last thousand years , using the moon as your new home , soon the entire New Lunar Republic will be nothing but a faded memory , as the Solar Empire reigns supreme!" shouted Celestia .

The solar empress continued her attack as both Luna and Star Chaser reignited there energy swords and attacked at once . Celestia saw this coming and got out a second lightsaber to block both there attacks .

The three lunar sisters knew , that this couldn't happen they couldn't let Celestia destroy what they have built , what they have for a republic of there own . Relizing what they had to do , the three lunar sisters started to press Celestia back .

With Applejack and her army

Captain Applejack and her family/army and continued to fire with an entire hailstorm of bullets , however , now the Solar Empire was bringing in there ATAT's and there ATST'S along with there speeder bikes .

But the NLR had something else as well , NLR Banshee's , a fighter that was built to support the Longsword and shortsword fighter .

Launching , several spartans took on several shielded Tie Phantoms , they went down in a fireball crashing into the lunar surface . However several TIE Opressors were on there tail , in a quick motion , the Banshee's cut thrust and allowed the TIE Opressors to pass over them .

The banshee's picked up speed once again and gave chase . Smirking Captain Applejack had her Commander give the order to lead the charge . Nodding the commander picked up a nearby M90 shotgun , and knew that this was going to be it .

"Alright boys follow me , as soon as you see a solar stormtrooper , take it out , you are all soldiers , so do what ever it takes to destroy theese solar troops" said Kimono .

Kimono and her troops got up out of the trenches while captain Applejack laid down covering fire from long range with there snipers , tanks , and even warthogs .

With Kimono

Kimono's POV

While running I saw several of my own troops get blasted by solar stormtroopers , not because they hesitated because they were taken by surprise , shocked I blasted them and we soon saw three of the Lunar Royal family battling the solar Empress of the Solar Empire , while I couldn't help much , I did however order several troops to take her on while I tried to find the Royal family and get them either to a safe location or , get them to armor up and fight .

We soon got to the doors of the throne room , and I saw an injured buttons laying there and just as this moron was going to kill her with a final blow , I opened fire on him making him back off .

"Ah it seems that your 'friends' arrived but there too late , the entire royal family is dead , and soon the entire New Lunar Republic will fall before the might of the Solar Empire" gloated Blazing Flame. "I don't think so , surrender now and I may make your death as painless as possible" I said .

"Ha , I think not" . He soon clipped his weird looking thing , taking out his E 11 blaster rifle he opened fire causing us to take cover behind the pillars . I knew he was out numbered , but I also knew that far off into the distance , he had reinforcements , which would spell trouble for us if we didn't get to the throne room. Quickly I devised a plan , hoping it would work . "Alright , one of you has an energy sword take this guy out while I check the throne room , just to be safe , also get buttons out of here , she's injured and will need medical attention" I ordered . Nodding a spartan III by the name of Nightmare 6 charged into the battle and started to engage this solar moron . I headed inside the throne room.

Inside the Throne room

I looked in every single direction for any sight of the enemy in this area .

Sighing I walked forward and saw an armored Prince Orkan but with an injured Prince Concord protecting a young filly by the name of Nyx who was scared out of her mind .

"This is Commander Kimono , I found the Royal family , Prince Concord needs medical attention , I need a medical unit here on the double" I said into my radio .

Knowing whoever was in charge of the medical wing was most likely swamped with injured soldiers , and a medical unit would take awhile to get here .

However I wasn't going to abandon them .

"Prince Orkan , I'm commander Kimono , what's the status?" I asked . "Commander , things are not looking good , we have forces outside but there being kept at bay by our sister Lunar Nightmare" said Prince Orkan .

Sighing with relief I smiled a bit knowing that Lunar Nightmare was able to hold off those solar morons besides if we can keep them at bay , we might be able to get reinforcements from our allies , well minus the Crystal Empire which frankly I'm guessing they have to play there part till the end of the war then betray those solar idiots , which is fine with me . "Okay , what's the status with the filly?" I asked .

"Nyx is okay , and she's unharmed , which is thanks in part to Prince Concord, a few of the solar troops broke through , but Prince Concord was able to hold them off with some combat magic" said Prince Orkan .

Surprised I saw what remained of the bodies of the solar stormtroopers , there bodies were maimed beyond anything that even I could make out as a body part .

"the other members of the royal family are dealing with the same problem that we are , we don't know how long we can deal with this attack , we may need help , this castle has a communications room so we can send and receive messages to both the Changleing Swarm and the Griffin Empire" said Prince Orkan with a toothy grin .

Okay that's good , the res of the royal family is dealing with the problem , so that takes some of the pressure off of us I thought . I looked back and I saw that our spartan III is locked in combat with our solar friend .

With the Lunar Fleet

Adam's POV

My pelican soon landed and I headed towards the bridge , from there I saw that we were holding our own .

Already I saw marines setting up defensive positions , all over the entire ship in case the solar troops wanna try and board the command ship . I soon got into an elevator and had to think over a few things .

I know Rainbow can take care of herself , but I fear that , sooner or later she's going to insane and hurt Twilight , either that or give her the cold shoulder , well more than likely her friends would too , but hmm I really don't know well beyond that I have beaten her once at Trottingham and another time at Baltimare and at Manehatten , Twilight you have made a severe mistake in attacking our new home , our place of refuge and even where everypony can relax ! , Twilight Sparkle you may have been my favorite pony but not no more , your going down I thought .

I soon reached the bridge , stepping out of the elevator and I saw Lyra , Bonbon , Quick Fix , my new first officer Silver Stream . "what happened to my other first officer?" I asked . Silver Stream got up and saw me .

"Well Captain she was transferred to another ship sir , she saw an open position and she took it" said Silver Stream .

"That makes sense , what's the status on the current situation?" I asked taking my seat .

"so far the Lunar Defense Network is taking out some of there transports , but it's there fighters that are proving hard to take out , sir" said Silver Stream . "Alright launch Nightmare squadron , we have to take out there fighters" I said .

"Very well sir , you heard the captain , get Nightmare squadron engaging those fighters" ordered Silver Stream .

I liked this guy , he was right on it , but my thoughts were on Rainbow as I was doing what I had to do. "Sir the shadowbolts request to be put into the battle along with Nightmare squadron , orders?" asked Lyra .

Thinking back , I knew RD would be okay , so this was it . "Send them in , also have our own fighters to back them up , lets show them what we can do" I said .

Lyra sent orders to link up with nightmare squadron .

Meanwhile the fleet was deploying it's own fighters , while I had no idea what I was getting into , I did know however though , that we either had to hold them at bay or attempt drive them off . Oh this is going to be tough , one hay of a tough fight I thought .

Back at Moon City castle , Communications Room

Kimono's POV

I was lead to another room , that was normally blocked off by mostly elite guards , however normally either under attack , or we are monitoring what the Solar Empire is doing we have this room blocked off for various reasons , reasons that I will NOT delve into .

Prince Orkan , sat at one of the stations and pulled up the images of King Beck Slasher and Queen Chrysalis and King Metamorphosis .

" Queen Chrysalis , King Metamorphosis , King Beck Slasher , we need your help , the Solar Empire has launched an outright attack on the moon , we are holding them at bay for the moment but we don't know how much longer we can hold out , we need help" said Prince Orkan pleadingly .

"Very well , we are sending troops towards the moon , if the Solar Empire thinks they can wipe you guys off the face of the moon, then they are wrong" said King Beck Slasher . His image cut off only leaving Queen Chrysalis and King Metamorphosis .

"We can send some of our best warriors , but we will be there as well" said Queen Chrysalis .

"That's right , Celestia has made a mistake this day , hold out as long as you can keep the solar forces at bay , we are on our way" said King Metamorphosis .

Both images of the changeling rulers faded out until all we saw was a black screen . Smiling Prince Orkan grabbed his weapon which was surprisingly a needler .

"Uh Prince how long was that weapon in development?" I asked dumbfounded . "A few month's , thankfully it works which is why most of these new weapons and grenades are now being mas produced" said Prince Orkan . He grabbed 4 type one plasma grenades and we headed out of the communications room .

I knew for a doubt in my mind that help was on the way , and the solar Empire is going to regret attacking the moon , our home , a place of refuge , and while it was once a prision for both Luna and Nightmare Moon it is now a new home to all of us .

Over on Mars

Emperor Crystal was over seeing production on a new planet for several new stations , mostly shipyards , the first new ship was none other than an ambassador class , followed by a Galaxy class , along with a constitution class ship , several fighters and shuttles were built inside , and finally the new sovereign class vessel . One thing was for sure , that they would need commanders and other officers to command these vessels , however Empress Phenacite was also overseeing construction as well .

"well my darling wife , you think that we will be ready for our betrayle?" asked Emperor Crystal worriedly .

"Trust me , we will be , Celestia has NO idea that w are building ships here on mars , besides , we mostly have shipyards in space constructing these vessels , while we build outposts here on the planet" replied Phenacite with a smile .

The two started talking about how it would work , until Prince Charming decided to wait to interrupt them . "Yes Charming can we help you?" asked Crystal .

"Yes father you can , according to our sensors , several ships from the solar Empire have engaged the New Lunar Republic at there own home base , the Moon" said Charming with a frown .

"Don't worry , our turn will come , and we will betray the solar Empire , soon my son , soon , which is why we are building our great fleets , training our armies , and biding our time to strike , we are not fools , we only 'allied' with Celestia so she wouldn't crush us" explained Phenacite . "and what about Cadence , is she going to be alright?" asked Christoph de Crystal .

"Like I said son's , we will betray the solar empire ,but only when we are strong enough , as of right now we are not , Celestia would see us as a threat and soon send her forces to take us out , destroy our shipyards , and wipe out our factories here on Mars , thankfully this planet does have some kind of breathable atmosphere" said Crystal .

One thing that the crysal royal family knew is that while they last for a few month's they would be crushed in a year or so and would be annexed BACK into the Solar Empire .

Both princesses understood this and decided to go and check up on the construction of there ships while Crystal and Phenacite oversaw construction of factories , homes , and a central government .

"I think we are doing the right thing , so when the final battle does happen , we will be ready to lend a helping hoof" said Crystal proudly .

"Indeed we will , my husband , Celestia is going to be in for such a surprise that it would be too late for her to focus all her attention on us , because she would be distracted by Luna , Queen Chrysalis and King Metamorphosis , along with I think Chrysalis's other queens , and King Beck Slasher" said Phenacite .

"Alright , we will have to train our army to really combat the solar troops , and also teach them how to handle a weapon , mostly a hand phaser and even a phaser rifle as well" .

"Right , well lets focus on getting Mars colonized and in the name of the Crystal Empire , also we are sort of making our mark among the stars" said Crystal .

The both of them were looking at each other smiling knowing that what they were doing is the right thing and for the future of there Empire .

With Cadence

Princess Cadence was being taken care of while her parents and brothers were out making there mark among the stars early .

The pink alicorn was a bit moody but was able to control it , for the most part a pony by the name of Crystal Comb was tending to her needs . Which to Cadence she didn't mind one single bit . Crystal Comb on the other hoof , got to learn more about Cadence and why she isn't seeing her 'husband' .

"So let me get this straight , you say you and your husband always fought but made up? , and now all of a sudden he's no longer with you taking care of you like any stallion would ? I am confused" said Crystal Comb .

"I know Comb , and please understand that , Shinning Armor loves me , it was the reason he and I got married in the first place" said Cadence. That was when she took Crystal Comb's hoof and put it to her belly , as she felt a kick from the foal.

"You feel that? , that's my foal when I told Shining that I was pregenant , yea he was happy and all , but over time started to distance himself from me and didn't want to even meet my family" .

"I see , then divorce this useless pony , you say he's never around when you need him , he's fighting for the Solar Empire , and to top that you also fear that he may come after you" said Crystal Comb .

"Well yes , however it is also the reason that I married him , I loved him for who he is , not just because that he's the sibling of Twilight Sparkle , who is the student of Celestia , who now is a tyrant , and Luna is fighting for a brighter future , and me ? All I can do is nothing while my parents build the ships and factories on another planet" .

Cadence cried while Crystal Comb simply held her , she knew that this princess was going through something called mood swings , said mood swings for a mare could range from sadness , to complete outbursts.

Cadence , don't worry you have your two brothers and your parents you have a lot going for you , I know things look bad but however , you just have to pull through , no matter how tough the situation is thought Crystal Comb .

Eventually Cadence fell asleep from all the crying , however several guards saw this and figured that the princess of love is just going through one of these phases . Crystal Comb had a brother that is currently training as his name is Crystal Berry .

"Oh Crystal Berry , when will you stop training and be the brother that I once knew and love" whispered Crystal Comb .

One thing was for sure , that her brother Crystal Berry would always protect her from danger , as time went on Crystal Comb was able to protect herself and didn't need her brother to protect her but to let her protect him .

Thinking back , she and Crystal Berry were always close , never letting each other out the others sight .

Crystal Berry I can understand you training to join the Crystal Guard , but soon you'll have to see your sister once again thought Crystal Comb .

Back on the Moon

Lunar Nightmare , noticed that they were bringing out the heavy guns . Thinking quick she ordered the castle energy shield to go up.

Hours later it was up and Lunar Nightmare thought she was safe , what she didn't see was that several ponies slipped past the shield and were inside the castle .

I didn't see that coming thought Lunar Nightmare . Quickly she grabbed her M6 Spartan laser and started to think on something . Quickly she had an idea ,

" Alright commander , I want you to head inside the castle and find out who of the solar Empire made it inside and take them out" said Lunar Nightmare . "Aye Ma'am" said Scribes .

Quickly she took her troops and headed inside while Lunar Nightmare decided to also see what was going on .

Once she got inside she saw , that Blazing Flame was engaging the masterpony , as both were locked in single combat . Lunar Nightmare snuck past them and into the throne room . Where she saw Kimono along with Prince Orkan . "Lunar , behind you" shouted Kimono .

Lunar Nightmare's POV

I rolled out of the way once the unknown weapon was brought down . I grabbed for my energy sword , ignited it , got up and charged at my foe .

She blocked it , with such ease , and much to my discovery she's a unicorn . Ah great , this is going to be a tough fight I thought .

I was able to block several of her strikes until one came close to one of my front hooves . I rolled out of the way once again and blocked another one of her strikes .

Equiss ,Griffonia

King Beck slasher had ordered his troops to board the puddle jumpers along with all of the daedlus ships , while some of the pilots got inside there X 301's .

And simply took off down there runways to link up with the ships in space . Others were transported while the king himself was also transported and later filled in .

"Report" said Beck Slasher taking the captains chair . "It's bad sir , the solar fleet is locked in combat with the lunar fleet , and there taking heavy losses but they are holding there own , also they out number nearly 5 to 1" said Tandy Feather .

"Alright bring all systems online and get us towards the moon , we said we are going to help them and that's just what we are going to do" .

The hatak fleet along with the Daedlus fleet jumped to hyperspace , while it was a short trip , they did have plans . A few minutes later they exited hyperspace and opened fire on the solar fleet .

"Launch fighters , lets show there fighters of what we griffins can really do" . Cheers erupted from all over the bridge and got right tow work .

Beta Charlie squadron

"This is Beta Charlie 1 , lets show them what we can do" .

"Rodger that , but we have to cover several puddle jumpers , as they make it to the lunar surface , they are carrying our boys and girls on those transports" .

"Cut the chatter Beta Charlie 1 , time to show them what we can do , lets tallyho!" .

Several griffin X 301's started to take out several Solar Tie Fighters , surprisingly , 6 Tie avengers started to open fire with there turbolaser cannons but it had no effect .

"This is Beta Charlie 3 I'm under attack , and need assistance!" . "Hold on , we got this" .

Several changeling vipers started to attack the Tie avengers , drawing them away , "Figured we would lend a hoof" said one changeling . "Your not the only one" said another .

Several raptor transports also exited jumpspace and started to accelerate alongside the puddle jumpers . "Don't worry , our boys can help hold off those solar fighters , a few will cover your puddle jumpers" .

"thank you , and a few of our X 301's can lend a claw and take out as many of those solar fighters as possible , we did before , figured we would do it again" .

"While that is true , with both the griffins and us changelings working together alongside the ponies of the New Lunar Republic , they won't even have a single chance" . "True , alright lets do this" .

Splitting off , both griffin X 301's started to dogfight with the solar fighters , while at the same time covering for the puddle jumpers as they made there delivery of soldiers . Once that was done they took off back into space to join the dogfight .

With Chrysalis and Metamorphosis

They stood with the most powerful queens the entire hive has to offer , smiling from ear to ear along with her husband , they had there fleet built up there fighters built , and everything else .

"Chrysalis , I'd say that we are holding our own against them" said Metamorphosis proudly . "That we are Meta, that we are , and even with our allies the Griffins" said Chrysalis .

While they had to bring along Princess Pupa she was watched over by Red Tribe , who really wanted to join his fellow brothers and sisters in this fight , but was and is tasked with looking after the youngest in the family of changelings , which much to Red Tribes interest , didn't seem that bad .

I sure do hope that Mother and Father , can squash Celestia like a bug ! Thought Red Tribe Angrily . Thinking back , that alliance did make him understand the possibilities with working with the New Lunar Republic , and at the sametime with the Griffin's as well .

Downtown Moon City

Captain Applejack , and her troops were starting to loose ground when they saw the sound of P 90's firing off taking out more solar Stormtroopers .

"Alright return fire on those solar walkers" ordered Applejack with a smile .

Applebloom , Big Mac , Applebuck , and Macerina were all excellent shots with there M4 Carbines . Soon Commander Cold Moon was smiling from ear to ear also .

"Captain Applejack , we got here as fast as we could , already our fleet is engaging the solars to keep them busy , same with the changelings , but where's the Crystal Empire?" asked Coldmoon. "it ain't there time to betray the solar empire as of yet" said Applejack .

"Ah I see , there most likely still building up there forces , who who can blame them , now then lets wipe out more of these solar stormtroopers , yeesh there as ugly as the Royal guard" . "Ah here you on that alright , move those tanks and warthogs up we are going to clear out the solar army with what we have" .

Back in the Castle

Kimono's men were simply watching as the masterpony was taking on Solar Blaze .

The pony was loosing ground and fast , and loosing to a spartan , A SPARTAN no less , mustering up what he had left , he grabbed his lightsaber and started to swing left and right hoping to hit this pony. But it was no luck as soon his neck was snapped , and his entire body went limp to the ground .

"Alright Thanks dude , your the best , yea your awesome!" . Cheers could be heard from those men that he fought so hard to protect .

"Alright head inside the throne room , we must make sure that , nopony of royalty is injured" ordered Masterpony .

And as quick as they could they grabbed there gear and quickly got through the opening . Masterpony headed through and what he saw before him was Lunar Nightmare about to be struck down .

Grabbing his energy sword once again he charged right at the attacking pony .

"Brave of you spartan , but I thought you would have learned by now" said Solar Beam . "I am a quick learner" he replied . "Brimstone!" shotued Lunar Nightmare .

She tossed him her energy sword , catching it the sword ignited in his hoof , and quickly he began with a flurry of attacks that not even Solar Beam could match but barely .

Kimono was able to get to Lunar Nightmare and look her over .

She had various cuts all along her body , along with a single stab wound to her back right hoof , along with one on her other three hooves .

"Don't worry , I'll get you out of here and soon" said Kimono .

Prince Orkan grabbed an assault rifle and had to protect her , should something happen . "Don't worry Lunar Nightmare , I'm right here' said Prince Orkan .

At least he's better than that Prince Blueblood , well in terms of personality and among other things such as , charming , he doesn't wine a lot nor , disturb anypony with his own problems all through out the day thought Lunar Nightmare .

Hours later the troops from both the griffin empire and the Changeling swarm were inside and headed right towards the throne room.

Hours later Solar Beam fell , with a energy sword sticking through her stomach .

"You've thought you've won this day? , we will conquer your entire moon , and crush you all beneath Celestia's hooves , you are all nothing" said Solar Beam .

She soon died with her blood on the floor , Masterpony took out the energy swords and clipped it to his belt along with her lightsaber as well .

They all walked out and saw before them more solar stormtroopers heading down the hallway , quickly the changelings and the griffins charged in telling them to run , they'll hold them off . Kimono along with several others took the side passages , to reach the enterance .

Stepping out Fluttershy and Butterscotch an emergecny tent set up . Lunar Nightmare and Button's were laid down on a cot as they headed off to join with the others .

With Admiral Twilight Sparkle

Twilight's POV

I saw flames and ponies scrambling to put them out , what in the world was going on ?! , I thought this plan of mine was working , well it was until the changelings and the griffins showed up ! . "Have a few of our ships focus on there fleet" I ordered .

Quickly said fires were put out , and the injured dragged off , what I saw was the changelings and griffins starting to outnumber us , and the lunar fleet just would NOT be destroyed no matter how much fire power we pumped on there ships . This human won't give up huh ? , then I'll destroy him .

But that was a big mistake as a MAC round slammed into my ship nearly all of my crew were gone , but I was able to retrieve Celestia and Shining Armor and pull away from the moon with what was left of my fleet intact that is.

"Twilight ! , apparently , your plan was a colossal failure , but it was a test to see what they could do , and surprisngly they kept us at bay , but you did what you could do my faithful student' said Celestia .

"Thank you , apparently Shinnings forces couldn't get through due to there defense network , and even at that we were having trouble , they mostly took out several of our transports full of troops and even took out several of our fighters yet more were taken out by Nightmare Squadron and the newly created shadowbolt Squadron , this was something that I didn't see coming" I said sadly .

"Don't fret over it , I didn't see that Nightmare Moon had returned either , however though I did sense a connection between her and Star Chaser it was a strange connection but , I don't know I'll have to research it once we get back to Equiss and figure out how in the world they defeated us for the 4th time" said Celestia .

And with that the damaged solar fleet was gone in a jump to lightspeed , others that couldn't make it were hunted down and destroyed , by either the griffins or the changelings .

Moon City

Everypony emerged from there shelters and returned back to there homes and resumed life as normal , while buildings were burnt or blown to smithereens , the ponies did survive .

Luna Star Chaser and the entire Lunar Royal Family assisted in the clean up and the remove of the dead bodies sending them off towards the heavens , the solar troops were simply left there .

The repair and construction crews , cleaned up what they could and the solar bodies were delivered back to the solar Empire as 'parting' gifts , just to add insult to injury .

Adam and Rainbow had reunited once again and that's when he met Firefly who was more than surprised to see her daughter happy , and of course he was accepted into the family as one of there own .