Chapter 8 The Battle for Manehatten

a/n: well here we are chapter 8 leave a review and enjoy :)

Moon City

It's been a few hours since the pelicans landed , and everyone got off . Rainbow Adam and her little sister Scootaloo headed for home , cause soon would be yet another battle .

Bullet Striker , Apocalypse , Archangel , Clashing Blade , and Bolt Tightener all headed to a natural place known as the Sea of Tranquility .

Where they saw a statue of Princess Luna and Princess Star Chaser . As for the soldiers they normally found there way with going to a local club to burn off the extra energy .

Applejack and the rest of the apple family all remained on the moon to continue harvesting apples and moon fruit .

Rarity and Elusive were working on the latest clothes , Fluttershy and Butterscotch tended to the patients along with caring for the animals at there new cottage , and as for Dusk Shine , he simply kept the library running like normal .

Princess Luna and Princess Star chaser were walking in the garden talking about whatever came to there minds . "You know sister , why did the royal family bring up the idea of the execution of your own sister?" asked Star Chaser curiously .

Luna sighed knowing that her sister would ask such a question , but it couldn't be helped .

"You see during the lunar meeting I was forced into such a decision , I had no idea that such a suggestion would be brought up like that" admitted Luna .

Shocked Star Chaser didn't say a word , however knew she had to talk to the rest of the lunar family to try and convince them that there might be another way .

"Sister I have an idea , how about I go and talk to the lunar family and see IF I can convince them of another way besides murdering our older sister" said Star Chaser .

Smiling a bit , Luna knew she could rely on her sister to make changes that might benefit the New Lunar Republic .

"Alright then , that is going to be your task but if there is another way , then I'll try and open the lines of diplomacy IF possible" said Luna .

"Alright dear sister , good luck" said Star Chaser . She walked all the way towards the monorail system and boarded the train that was bound for the city known as Showering Stars .

Walking towards one of the cars , as there were a few ponies . Some were shocked to see a princess take a train instead of a chariot .

But Star Chaser ignored them , and paid her ticket . Hours later the train was underway towards the city of Showering Stars .

At Showering Stars

The local prince by the name of Artemis was working on some designs . Mostly designs for other fighter jets , along with new weapons , and some tanks .

What he didn't expect was to see Star Chaser here unexpectedly . There was a knock at the door of his private work room."Come in" said Artemis . Opening the door was Princess Star Chaser .

Artemis looked up and saw his sister Star Chaser standing there with a smile on her face . "Star Chaser dearest Sister , this is unexpected what brings you here?" asked Artemis happily .

"I want you to listen to me , killing Celestia isn't the right thing, we should try and open the lines of diplomacy and ask for her surrender , before she can causes future harm to Equestria and her own subjects" said Star Chaser getting to the point . Artemis's smile faded , as he didn't know what to say about what Star Chaser had put on the table .

"Open the lines of Diplomacy you say? , I hate to break it to you dear sister , but according to our spy network headed by Rarity , Celestia is building nuclear weapons right under our noses , and while yes myself and the rest of the lunar family were blinded by our need for justice in Celestia's death , she must be stopped . One way or another" said Artemis darkly.

"I see , well then my sister Luna is going to try and ask for Celestia's surrender , hoping she can listen to reason" stated Star Chaser .

Again Artemis was surprised he and his brother haven't talked since the betrayel of the five elements of harmony during that day .

"I'll try and convince my brother , if I can" muttered Artemis .

Though this was an impossible task things were going her way . "Alright , we must end this war before we strike Manehatten and Fillydelphia" said Star Chaser .

She soon walked out and headed towards the train station . On the way there she thought about how this war was going to end . She soon reached the train station .

"Ah Princess Star Chaser , where to?" asked the ticket stallion . "My next stop is going to be Lunar Eclipsed" said Star Chaser .

"Ah that city is bustling with ponies , more so than Manehatten , Baltimare , and Fillydelpia combined" he said . "I see then , how soon will the train arrive?" asked Star Chaser .

"About a few hours or so" said the ticket stallion .

And just as he promised the train arrived . Star Chaser bought her ticket and took a seat next to the window. Thinking back on how it all started while she hated her sister for what she did to Luna .

I think it's time we kick this war up a notch , It's time to become NIGHTMARE MOON and show the ponies of the solar empire the meaning of true fear Thought Star Chaser .

The monorail train took off in the direction of the city or in this case metropolis Lunar Eclipsed. Smiling a bit , she had to talk to prince Eclipse , in hopes she can convince him that death should be a last resort option .

Back with Luna

Luna decided that it was time to open the lines of diplomacy in hopes that talking some reason or sense into her own sister would help . She got out her quill and some paper and began to write a letter asking for her surrender .

Dear Celestia of the Solar Empire ,

This is Princess Luna of the New Lunar Republic speaking on behalf of the Lunar Royal Family .

We humbly request that you surrender before anymore bloodshed is to happen , the royal family calls for your head , I don't want to happen Sister ! , I only want to help you .

Please don't force me to end your life of this I beg you , not as a leader of the New Lunar Republic , not as Princess , but as your sister .

Even my younger Star Chaser is attempting to reconsider there choice on your own life Celestia .

If you Surrender then Equestria can flourish without further bloodshed , and the conquering of town after town .

Also if you do reply to this letter with your intent of surrender , then we will call off our forces and end this war peacefully , is that not what you want sister ? Peace and harmony throughout ALL of Equestria .

I hope you consider what I'm asking and I await your reply

signed ,

Princess Luna , Co-Ruler of the New Lunar Republic .

Luna soon sent it off towards Celestia and decided to do other things at the moment while the reply from Celestia takes awhile .

Equiss , Equestria , Canterlot

A letter materilized in front of Celestia ,surprised it had the NLR logo as the stamping . Opening it she read it and was surprised it was from her sister , her traitorous sister Luna ! .

Nice try luna , but not unil we meet face to face all three of us At Canterlot ! Thought Celestia . She got out her solar quill and paper and wrote her reply .

Dear Princess Luna ,

This is your sister Princess Celestia of the Solar Empire speaking . While I am quite shocked to get a letter from my own sister who is a traitor ! .

Sorry but no I don't plan to surrender anytime too soon ! . Which is why I plan to wait until we are all together like one big happy family .

Honestly princess Luna , you haven't the faintest of an idea of what I'm trying to accomplish here , I'm trying to protect the old ways of Equestria .

As for you and your regime of terrorists I will not surrender to a bunch of terrorists and rebels , not to you nor anypony including the Lunar Royal family ! .

I will however say that I do consider your 'attempt' at opening the lines of diplomacy which is unheard of .

But that is neither here nor there . Your 'request' for my surrender and ending this war 'peacefully' is NOT going to happen , not until your rebellion is crushed ! .

And I will plan to see that through to the end , so don't plan on me surrendering anytime too soon .

And I also wield the elements of harmony so can easily take you down easily , and with out me who is going to raise the sun ?

Signed ,

Princess Celestia of the Solar Empire

PS : you and me are no longer sisters , consider us mortal enemies on the battlefield !

Celestia soon sent the letter with a evil grin on her face . Knowing that this war is going to drag on for centuries to come .

However she also had to have her weapons and vehicle team develop several new vehicles for the Royal Canderlot Defense Force or the RCDF for short .

And she knew just the tank . She got out her design plans of the M4A1 main battle tank along with plans for a MIG 1 44 MII , and the Rc x8 .

As for her commander of the RCDF , she chose ultra Magnum a pegasus , that is able to wield a hammer on the battlefield and is the second in command of Captain max Mustang . Hours later she delivered the plans to her weapons / vehicle department .

This is perfect , soon I will crush the New Lunar Republic come Canterlot , I am merely testing there strength to see if they can stand up to the full might of the SolarEmpire ! Thought Celestia .

She soon dropped off the desgin plans , who better to be in charge of the weapons /vehicle department was none other than fleur .

"I want these vehicles built come the final battle should it happen" ordered Celestia .

"At once princess , I'll have them ready by then" said Felur . Taking the design plans on his back the soon disappeared behind a door .

And that was her que to leave and do other things . She had Silver Fire once again lead a larger force of 90,000 troops to Manehatten .

While she had Shinning Armor lead a force of 80,000 troops to attack Cloudsdale tomorrow . "at once Princess , I won't fail you" said Silver fire . "See to it that you don't" said Celestia firmly.

Moon City

Hours later after her walk in the garden admiring the beauty of the flowers and the plants . She headed back towards the throne room to find a letter in her seat .

Opening she thought she would find that her sister would come to her senses and end this war before more bloodshed could happen .

After reading the reply , Luna's rage nearly boiled over .

I see my sister won't listen to me ! , that's fine I'll assemble the army and get her attention ! And this is to be it , then fine thought Luna . Quickly she set the letter aside and told her lunar dragon friend quil feather .

"Quil Feather , I need you to send letters to the entire Lunar Army , telling them to assemble in the war room , we attack Manehatten" said Luna .

Nodding Quil feather got right to work , sending letter after letter to every single soldier every single officer of the four branches nearly five of the lunar military .

"I'm done princess , now can I get a nap?" asked Quil Feather tiredly. "Yes you can" said Luna with a smile .

Lunar Eclipsed

The train soon arrived in Lunar Eclipsed . Star Chaser stepped off the train in search for Prince Eclipse, in hopes she could talk some sense into him .

She soon found him at a library getting a book of some sort . Once he arrived back in his home she decided that now would be a good time to talk some sense into him . She knocked on his door and awaited a reply from the other side .

With Prince Eclipse ,

Prince Eclipse heard the knock and decided it was another one of those crazy ponies posing as a reporter .

"yea I hear you , if your one of those ponies posing as reporters , I'll send you to tartarus" muttered Eclipse . He opened the door and let his sister Star Chaser inside .

He was surprised to see her here in Lunar Eclipsed . "Star chaser sister , what brings you here?" asked Eclipse .

"Listen don't kill our older sister , lets try and negociate with her first asking for her surrender , and if that doesn't work then we talk with her face to face" pleaded Star Chaser .

Sighing he offered her a seat and some tea , he told her of how he and the others wanted her dead just because she's building nuclear weapons .

"Look I think that none of us were in the right frame of mind and jumped to conclusions too quickly , however we should use death as a last option" admitted Eclipsed . Sighing Star Chaser set her cup of tea down and hugged her brother out of kindness .

She soon finished her tea and headed out out of her brothers house and back towards the train station to head for the next city to visit , New Ponyville .

A place watched over by a pony named Nightwish . Nightwish is unlike the arrogant and stuck up Prince Blueblood .

She soon boarded the monorail train towards New Ponyville then finally New Canterlot and then back to Moon City .

While she sat at the window , she had to wonder if the lunar royal family is actually listening to her or brushing her off like an annoying sister ? , one must ponder such a question at times like these .

On the train ,she saw a young filly that was alone and without her mom .

Curiously the alicorn princess approached this situation with the utmost caution as possible . "Excuse me young one?" asked Star Chaser nicely .

The young filly looked up and was surprised to see Princess Star Chaser . "P-Princess Star Chaser" she said shocked . "yes but what are you doing on a train and so far from home?" asked Star Chaser curiously .

"My mom , she's gone" said the filly sadly . "Oh and what's your name?" . "My name is Dark glimmer" said DarkGlimmer .

"Well , I think your mom , is very worried about you and wondering where you are" said Star Chaser . "Acutally she was killed during the battle for Baltimare"stated Dark Glimmer .

"Well you are always welcome to live in the castle , we will all take care of you" offered Star Chaser . "Thank you Princess , I think I'm on my way to New Canterlot to visit my brother Star Marker" said Dark Glimmer . After that conversation , Star Chaser sighed knowing that she had her brother to take care of her .

Back at Showering Stars

Prince Artemis got started on his letter for his brother Solaris . Knowing that he okay but needs to help end this war . Just in hopes he can at least convince his brother that this war is going to destroy ALL life within Equestria .

Dear Solaris ,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Lunar Royal Family , on behalf of the New Lunar Republic I am asking that you end this war before , not only more blood is spilt but , more destruction happens .

Your sister Celestia is a tyrant , already we found out that she is building Neuclear weapons to make Equestria into uninhabitable wasteland ! .

Please stop her , before she is turns evil and is a threat to herself and those around her , of this I beg of you brother .

Signed

Prince Artemis of The New Lunar Republic and of the Lunar Royal Family

Artemis soon sent off the letter in hopes he too would get a reply from his brother .

But also in fear that his own brother , his own flesh and blood , would not listen to him . So he decided to send off a letter to his sister Luna .

Dear Luna ,

I am writing this to you , and this is urgent , as you know , I have sent a letter to my brother , since your sister Star Chaser convinced me to try and talk some reason to my brother Solaris .

Were you able to get Celestia to either end this war or at least pose a cease fire of some sort ? .

Cause I fear that something like that most likely won't happen however though the thing is that if this works we can hold off attacking Manehatten , but if not then I guess we go forward with the attack plan .

Myself and the other members of the Royal family have our forces ready to go so yes we will be joining you in this battle that you can count on ! .

But enough about that , if a reply does come , then maybe we can end this war of right here and now , but if not then we press forward taking every single city until we can march for Canterlot and take it .

Signed

Prince Artemis

Artemis soon sent the letter towards Luna all the way in Moon City .

Waiting he got his response from Solaris , and it wasn't good to hear . Flaring up he grabbed his military gear , locking his door on the way outside .

He headed towards the train station , and hours later boarded it , bound for Moon City . He radioed his forces to meet with him in Moon City .

Hours later , arrived at Moon City , he soon marched with his forces towards the War room and had them stationed with Luna and Star Chasers forces .

New Ponyville

Of course that's when Star Chaser was able to talk some sense into Night Wish . And of course she said she would rally her forces and head to Moon City as well . Hours later Star Chaser was on her way towards home . Both Star Chaser and Night Wish both boarded the next Monorail train back towards Moon City .

NightWish : This is Nightwish to ALL Lunar forces under my command , we are heading towards Moon City with our sister Star Chaser , however .

This time we are also marching towards Manehatten to take it in the name of the New Lunar Republic .

Meet me at the Moon City Castle , where most if not the entire Royal family is going to be there for the briefing over and out

Once the transmission was sent , whoever it was on the other side that received it alerted his troops and so began the march towards a special kind of train , an armored train that would head directly towards the castle .

Moon City

Meanwhile Luna , Artemis , Eclipse , Lunar Storms , Lunar Descent , Midnight Rose , Nightmare Dancer , Star Chaser , and Night Wish . Everypony had met in the war room with all of the top ranking officers .

"Now as you all know , Manehatten holds a strategic value , as it exports and imports things from various countries , if we capture that , then we might be able to gain a as Captain Seville would put it , a 'foot' hold here in Equestria , after that we then go right into attacking Fillydelphia and finally Canterlot it's self , as Princess Luna had told hours before this briefing , same with Prince Artemis , neither Celestia nor Solaris are listening , as they had denied requests of surrendering , so it's up to us to make them surrender , as death should be considered a last option but if it comes down to it , then we will be forced to end her life" said Eclipse .

Both Luna and Star chaser flinched a bit at the word 'death' however remained stoic as possible .

Lunar Storms and Lunar Descent knew that they too would be more than likely lending a hand in the coming space battles , same with the rest of the royal family .

However though , some of said family members are going to working on the ground , while Rainbow Dash handles the shadowbolts plus a special squad is known as Black Squadron .

"now then onto the briefing it's self , from what we gathered from our spies with in the Solar Empire , one of the commanders or captains are going to be leading a force of 90,000 troops . We don't know who as of yet but intel reports suggest it could be either Shinning Armor or Silver fire , our finest stratigiest Second Lieutenant Midnight will brief you on what to do in the field" said Nightmare Dancer.

Midnight stepped up and knew what he had to do as he is a Major in the army and a higher rank than Applejack .

"As you already aware , I am in charge of what goes on , your CO Captain Applejack , has lead our forces excellently , for that I commend her , however it's time I step in and help out this time , and this time we are going to make sure they don't get that city , but what we will give them is a hoof full of lead and then some AM I RIGHT TROOPS!" shouted Midnight . SIR YES SIR .

" damn right I am , now then move it out double time , that includes you Captain Applejack" said Midnight .

Ah guess that makes sense , heck ah didn't know who ah answered to during the first two battles , it is nice to see that some if not the ENTIRE royal family getting involved with this war thought Applejack as she was gearing up .

Meanwhile in another room , Midnight was also gearing up having help put on his mjolnir armor mark IV as he underwent the SPARTAN program and was known as Royal 1 .

He checked his M55B Assault rifle and it was at the full 60 clip , he also checked his side arm the M60 Magnum .

His magazine came fully loaded .

My shields are fully charged , my health shows green across the board , and my motion tracker is up and running . Perfect Thought Midnight as he put on his helmet .

His entire team of spartans were known as Royal team , Royal 2 Midnight Sky , Royal 3 Night Angel , Royal 4 Nightshade , Royal 5 Shadow Hope , Royal 6 Tempest , and Royal 7 Midnight Blossom .

Hours later the spartans of royal team assembled for there own briefing done by Sargeant First Class NightFire . "Alright listen up Spartans !" said Nightfire loudly .

"As you know , the army and the marines along with the air force are going to be taking the city known as Manehatten , you all are also going to be lending a hoof in this , however , according to our intel , there is somepony that might be a spy with in the ranks of either the army , marines or the air force . Find them , kill them . Now then your orders are to capture key points in this battle and if they send in reinforcements , hold the line , cause Manehatten holds a value as it exports and imports goods from all over the globe , and if we capture it then we can take fillydelphia , and finally Canterlot . These are your orders , find and kill the spy , assist in any and all assaults on Manehatten , and finally look for anything that might pertain as to how Celestia became what she is" .

Nodding the entire spartan team saluted there commanding officer and headed off to join the rest of the army , marines , along with the Airforce at main briefing .

"Ponies of the new Lunar Republic , as you all know , we are now introducing , our newest edition to the our ground forces , Royal team lead by Sargeant Midnight followed by his entire team , they will be a new line in our defense the Spartans" Said Luna

"now then onto the briefing it's self, we are going to take the city known as Manehatten as it holds something of strategic value what it holds is what Captain Seville calls forerunner technology , if we get it , we might be able to push further where there is a strong military presence in Fillydelphia which is why if we take Manehatten first , it will force them to retake it and divert forces away from Fillydelphia , just enough for us to take the city and get some information as a bonus" said Star Chaser .

"There both right , and this time we are to make sure that we get as much information as we can ,which is why the rest of the lunar Royal family is going to be helping out with the rest of the war" said Artemis .

The rest stepped into view and revealed themselves Lunar Storms , Lunar Descent ,Crescent Song , Midnight rose , Nightmare beat , Nightwish , and Lunar shine all decked out in lunar armor.

"we are going to show the Solar Empire , that they think that they can mess with us? , there wrong it is we who is going to give them a run for there bits" said Midnight Rose . Every single pony was cheering , with the battle plan laid out everything had to go according to plan .

In Dodge Junction

Two lunar alicorns who all of ponykind thought to be dead were only mere earth ponies working away . The stallion once known as King Cosmos , and the mare once known as Queen Chernalia .

"So when do we reveal ourselves to our daughter Luna and her sister Star Chaser?" asked Cosmos curiously .

"Soon my dear , right now we have to make sure that she's safe , from any kind of attack from her older sister Celestia , whom I fear that her parents that have really no idea as to what in the world is going on" replied Chernalia .

Disheartened Cosmos continued to work , until Chernalia put a hoof on his shoulder making him look into her yellow eyes .

"Don't worry , when we do there is going to be a lot of yelling crying and much shock , of that I am sure of however we do plan to help Rule whatever rebellion that she has started" said Chernalia .

Back on Moon City

while the big breifing continued every single branch of the military was given specific orders such as .

The Air Force to take out several Solar Bombers , the Army and Marines to capture several key buildings , and the Navy to hold off any enemy reinforcements , and the Space Division to take down enemy ships in orbit of Neptune .

Everyone filed out of the room and towards there assigned pelicans .

Luna , Star Chaser , Artemis , and Eclipse remained behind knowing that this fight would get ugly . Others however went on ahead of them knowing what they had to do in order to win this war .

"Listen Brothers , and Star Chaser , if we win then we are much much closer to beating Celestia and whoever is behind her" said Luna .

"your right , however we should be very cautious at how we proceed , cause once we start to really fight , ponies within the solar empire are going to start to take notice and will start to protest against Celestia" stated Artemis .

Eclipse nodded in agreement to what his brother had said , however Star Chaser knew she had to set aside her whatever was left and become the one thing that Luna had become 1,000 years ago .

Luna and the others took notice of this and poured there magic into Star Chaser to achieve her war form Nightmare Moon.

The transformation was really taxing on Star Chaser , so she gave it everything she had and had finally achieved the one form that Luna had become .

Finally she opened her eyes as she had now a misty flowing blue mane and tail to match and her cutie mark had become a full moon , sharp fangs as well , her coat had become black , and she had armor on as well .

"Now then my family , lets us strike true fear and terror into the hearts of the solar empire" said Nightmare Moon with a grin .

Nodding Luna , Star Chaser now Nightmare Moon , Artemis , and Eclipse had left the war room and towards there pelicans . Luna summoned her armor as did Artemis , and Eclipse . They soon boarded there pelicans and were off towards the ground .

With Midnight Rose , Lunar dry dock

She soon landed onboard a ship known as NLR Lunar Heavens . Quite a fitting name , it's time to see what it can do in battle thought Mightnight . She walked off the pelican and headed towards the bridge where her crew waiting .

Her crew consisted of . Commancations officer : Sweet Stuff , Weapons Officer : Sunrise Shake , First Officer : Star Hunter , Science Officer : Sky Wishes , Helm Officer : Black Knight , and Operations Officer : Bowtie .

"Listen up and listen up good!" said Midnight loudly . "I have chosen you to be the best of the best , and I am assuming role of Captain of this vessel I expect each and every single one of you to perform your duty , we shall face battle , and we will come home safe and sound , that means if we get boarded we are going to kick there solar flanks off this ship ! As I will make sure of that!" shouted Midnight loudly .

"Now then to your stations"

Everypony headed towards there stations and began to power up the ship the marathon class cruiser .

Looking over at everyone she knew that she picked the best of the best and it was up to her to keep everyone safe and in line .

"First officer Star Hunter , give me a systems report" ordered Midnight Rose .

"Yes ma'am , Navigation , weapons and energy shields are all fully functional ,sensors , communications and Op's are all functional , all in all I say we are ready" said Star Hunter . "Excellent".

With Lunar Storms and Lunar Descent , Alpha Basecamp

The both of them were headed down towards Equiss , they knew that there troops would perform well , and there own personal spartan team lunar team .

Lunar team consisted of : Puzzlemint , SunnyDayz , Wysteria , Teddy , Mimic , and Starshine .

All well trained ponies by both Lunar Storms and Lunar Descent . While the training was brutal , it had to be done in secret .

Once there pelicans touched ground the marines stormed onto the ground M55B assault rifles ready , and awaiting orders . Captain Applejack and her group had already setup a centeral basecamp to send and receive messages .

"Right on time , alright so here it is , already the solar forces don't even know we are here , more than likely there further up" said Applejack .

"Very well then , well take command from here" said Lunar Storms .

Lunar Descent knew what to do and addressed Applejack herself . "Alright A'm transferring command over to you Lunar Storms' said Applejack .

"You did good on the first two battles , now watch us" said Lunar Descent .

The orange country mare nodded in understanding .

And simply allowed the prince and princess to assume command for maybe the rest of this battle , or possibly the entire war. "Captain" said Kimono urgently .

"What is it Sargent" said Applejack looking off in the direction of Manehatten . "Why are you allowing Prince Luanr Storms and Princess Lunar Descent to assume command?" asked Kimono.

"They have more experience then ah do , and that there is the honest truth" admitted Applejack . Kimono put a hoof on her commanding officers shoulder in comfort .

"It's okay to admit that someone has more experience than you do , besides you've kept us alive and for that we are grateful" said Kimono .

"Ah guess your right , besides the only 'experience' that ah would have is helping defend Canterlot from Queen Chrysalis during the royal wedding , the same can be said for RD , Flutters , Twi , and even Pinkie" said Applejack .

Eventually everyone was heading out , even there troops quickly they caught up with them weapons strapped to there holsters . Eventually they saw the enterance to the city of Manehatten and something was interesting .

Both members of the lunar royal family rose there eyes in surprise for a bit before realizing there guarding something or someone.

Quickly taking action Prince Lunar Descent ordered Applejack to do a frontal armorered assault to knock down whatever entrance may be there .

Applejack had ordered several of her tanks to open fire on that gate , after a few poundings from the shells it fell . "In her name and for the New lunar Republic ….. CHARGE!" shouted Lunar Storms loudly .

"For Luna!" added Applejack . Both her troops and those of the lunar royal family charged in guns drawn and the tanks right behind them blasting at solar soldiers . And so the true fighting began !.

With Rainbow Dash and the Shadow Bolts

In an air blimp Rainbow Dash was eying her senior shadowbolts and a few new recruits ones like Apocalypse , who passed with flying colors , he's a black pegasus with a skull and crossbones cutie mark .

And for the first time he is wearing a shadowbolts uniform and serving under Captain Rainbow Dash .

Another recruit would be Baron Von Klaus , a pony who had his horn broken but can still use his wings , he too passed with flying colors due to his excellent dog fighting the same with Apocalypse with or without his enhanced flying abilities he wouldn't be the pony he is .

"Shadowbolts ! , you all stand here today , cause we are taking Manehatten , a city that holds something of value , you are going to kick solar flank while the flyponies do there work with handling other fighter jets and doing carpet bombs" Said Rainbow Dash loudly .

Snowflake knew that serving under rainbow dash was perfect as he would be able to really kick solar flank , the same with lilly his sister .

"Most of you are older and more experienced ponies who know what to do in a fight like this , I want you to teach and train these new recruits , if needed I will step in as well" .

"Now then lets kick some solar flank , FOR NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC !" shouted Rainbow Dash with pride . "FOR THE NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC , FOR LUNA AND STAR CHASER!" .

That is exactly what she wanted to hear , ponies who were loyal to the NLR ponies who would NEVER desert nor betray the NLR for whatever reason .

Quickly she opened the door and all of the shadowbolts and charged past the shadowbolts air blimp knowing that this fight would be one of her best to remember even before this war is over .

Meanwhile below them major general Rainbow blitz of Nightmare Squadron saluted to his cousin who simply smirked as they flew and straight into a pony dog fight .

"This is Nightmare One , engaging hostiles" . "Copy that Nightmare one , this is nightmare two lets kick some solar tail" "Rodger that Nightmare Two , I'm with you all the way" . "Will you lot cut the chatter , we have a battle to win" said Rainbow Blitz .

And so the dog fight began with missiles being fired , and bullets being shot out of there miniguns . Rainbow Dash and her shadowbolts came deadlocked in combat with the wonderbolts once again lead by Captain Spitfire .

Location :The Moon , Lunar Drydock

Most of the fleet was receiving there captains for the NLR Hear my voice they had Night wish , others they had captains like Nightmare Dancer , Lunar Shine , and Nightmare Beat .

Captain Adam Seville was sitting in his chair going over system checks to make sure that everything was in order .

Other than that , everything was going well . "Alright bring all systems online , and take us out ¼ burn" said Adam .

Adam's POV

I sat there and felt the ship jerk a bit , looking around everything was secured .

And hours later the entire fleet was soon ready to leave the moon , our home , a place of peace , a place where you feel like you belong , a place to hang out with friends and NOT be spied on all the time , a place that we call home , we will defend it from those tyrant hooves of Celestia ! . Soon the fleet was ready as they formed up I decided to do a fleet wide check in .

"All ships check in" I said . "This is Midnight Rose of the NLR Lunar Heavens , everything is a go" said Midnight .

"This is Nightmare Beat of the vessel NLR Striker , all systems go" said Nightmare Beat . "This is Lunar Wishes of the vessel NLR Lunar Destroyer , we have green across the board , and all crew are accounted for " said Lunar Wishes .

"This is Nightmare Dancer , of the ship NLR Star Wrath we are ready" said Nightmare Dancer . " This is Princess Night Wish of the ship NLR Are you Dead Yet we are also ready" said Night Wish .

" This is Prince Shadow of the ship NLR hear my voice , we too are ready to move out" said Prince Shadow.

"alright , we are heading towards the near edge of the solar system , so keep all fighters on hot stand by in case the Solar fleet tries to surprise us" I said .

Everyone nodded as there images switched off . This was going to be one interesting battle , however I still had one thing left to do .

"Helm take us out ¼ burn keep all weapons on hot stand by" I ordered .

Nodding the crew worked and I felt the ship rumble a bit before we casted off out of the Lunar dry dock near the moon. Soon enough we moved as a unit as we headed for the edge of the solar system .

Though I did fee like something was off a bit , however I shook it off and just focused on the battle .

If I know there tactics there going to try and engage us head on then try to board the flagship I thought .

And if I am right then I will have a few things set in place for them IF and when they try something stupid like that .

Other than that we are ready for any and everything , and by that I mean ANYTHING. We soon entered slipspace headed towards either neptune or pluto , I decided to take a break and head into my ready room , and knowing my crew they would alert me when arrived at said destination .

Once inside I decided to contact one of the other ships . I decided to see if Midnight Rose was relaxing or something .

Captain Seville : Midnight Rose , you on?

Mightnight Rose : Indeed I am , most of the other captains are here as well .

Nightmare Dancer : We are all here , now we can discuss an attack plan of somekind

Lunar Wishes : Nightmare Dancer is right , if we are to win this fight we need some kind of plan , not just charge in all weapons firing like in the past.

Prince Shadow : Lunar Wishes is right , this time the Solar Empire is catching onto our plans and starting to work up a plan of there own , but in my book it's already too late

Night Wish : I happen to agree , if we don't have a plan , there just going to win easily and smash through our fleet as if it were not there at all!

Captain Seville : Well what kind of plan do you recommend ?

Prince Shadow : I say we send in our fighters first to harass the solar fleet , once there is an opening we head in all weapons firing , and crush as many as we can , that is IF we can have our allies helping us out.

Lunar Wishes : Settle down there shadow , I do know that our allies are working with getting the last of there technology researched and being given out .

Midnight Rose : That is fair enough , however I really do hope the changelings can hurry up , cause I did hear from Princess Luna that Queen Chrysalis and the other hives are going to be ready by the time we march upon Canterlot

Captain Seville : That's what I heard to , however I did find out recently that Celestia is building Nuclear weapons , however a special team is going to be sent out to stop those weapons from being built.

Midnight Rose : Oh ? How come I didn't hear of such a team?

Captain Seville : I only found out from Dusk Shine recently , and as for the team ? I too didn't hear a thing about it

Prince Shadow : We had better get off for the moment , cause we have a battle to win , FOR THE NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC !

Each captain logged off , and knowing me it was time ! .

Alright if this is to work , then we have to send out our fighters to lend a hand! I thought . "Bridge to Captain Seville" said Lyra . "Seville here go ahead" I said .

"We are approaching Neptune , you should get up here as the solar fleet is already here and uncloaked" added Bon Bon . "On my way" .

I soon left my ready room , looking back , this was going to be a really tough battle . What I saw surprised me , the entire solar fleet already deployed and ready to engage us .

Raising an eyebrow , everyone launched there fighters in attack formation delta 2 . while we held back I wanted to see if they would fall for such an easy trick .

Wave after wave of fighters were sent in and we saw an opening in there lines . "Have energy shields on standby , but also ready weapons , have all archer missiles on standby"I ordered .

Nodding all missiles were ready and the MAC was charging so it would take a while . Alright , time to see if this is going to work I thought .

"Helm have the fleet form up we are going in" I ordered . Lyra nodded and sent the message to the entire fleet .

The fleet moved and once we were in weapons range the entire fleet opened fire with there archer missiles and there 50mm defense gun turrets .

There energy shields were working blocking off any kind of turbolaser blast . Smirking I knew this was going to work , what I didn't expect was Admiral Twilight Sparkle to be in command again .

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Twilight's POV

I wasn't really surprised however captain Seville's tactic sending wave after wave of fighters and having them run like scattering targets was surprising .

"send a half dozen ships and go after those fighters , lets give him that opening that he so desperately wants" I said . My crew got to work with little to no problems at all , I smirked inwardly knowing I can out wit him again .

Since I had learned from my mistake at Trottingham I won't make that mistake again , as for that fool Solar Fire , he simply wasn't ready as of yet , as he still had a few more courses to go through , sadly he's just a body floating in the vacuum of space .

So I figured up a plan that I know would work and would defeat the lunar forces who are starting to take out our ships one by one .

"Have our fighters concentrate there firepower on the weak points on those lunar ships" I ordered .

I watched as my fighters open fire with there turbo lasers , however what I didn't expect was the griffins coming in and opening fire with there ships , it took me by surprise .

Griffin Empire Slashers Anger

Clawslashers POV

We were able to get our ships up and running in record time , but I know it would take time before the rest of our empire would come together . "Target that solar ship fire all rail guns" I ordered .

The Griffin Empire Slashers Anger weaved and woved through the lines of the Solar Empire fleet firing all rail guns and missiles .

The rest of the fleet soon emerged from hyper space , several hatak vessels opened fire with there energy blasts .

I knew that this would work , and I also knew that our weapons would have some effect on those wedge shaped ships , though one thing struck me as odd , who was commanding the solar fleet ? .

"Hail the flagship of the Lunar fleet" I ordered . An image came up on the main view screen of my deadlus class vessel .

Adam's POV

"Sir were being hailed" said Lyra . "On screen" I ordered .

And an image of Claw Slasher came up . "So you must be the one Princess Luna told me about after her trip to Griffonia" I said .

"That's right , though I didn't expect we would be ready so soon" said Claw Slasher . "That's okay , we could use your help in taking down ,this massive solar fleet" I said .

"Alright , they are going to have a tough time engaging us as well as you" said Claw Slasher . "That's true , Once More Unto the Breach out" .

This time things had changed , the tables turned in my direction , smirking I decided to use a couple of tactics that I had used before in my playing of Star Trek Armada at one point in time .

" Helm begin evasive maneuvers , pattern beta 5" I ordered . The ship started to rock back and fourth while we fired off short bursts at a time .

However though it did make it tough for any solar ship to hit us . "Cancel evasive maneuvers and status on that MAC?" I asked .

"100% charged and ready to fire on your command sir" said Bon Bon .

"Target the flagship of the solar fleet and fire" . The tungston slug was shot out of the ship and streaked towards the target slamming into the flagship .

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Twilight's POV

I felt something slam into the ship , it was the at MAC round , and I had no idea that an ally would lend a helping hoof in this fight .

My entire plan was crushed !, well no matter I can still win this ! . immediately I was throne from my chair and my muzzle hit the floor of the bridge , I grunted in pain but was fine .

"Target the lead ship of the Griffin Empire and fire everything!" I ordered loudly . Quickly my weapons officer Blazing flame locked all weapons on that odd looking ship and fired . And yet once again nothing got through .

NLR Once More Unto the Breach

Adam's POV

I saw that it had worked I saw a gaping hole in the ship it's self , all we had to do was finish off the rest of the solar fleet .

What I didn't see coming was that it simply had jumped to lightspeed back to Equiss , that was something unexpected .

Ignoring that myself and the Griffin Fleet would finish off the rest of the solar fleet and then head back to Equiss and start to land reinforcements to help capture Manehatten.

Hours later the entire fleet was nothing but space debris . Smirking I had my communications officer Lyra contact the ship known as Slashers Anger .

"We should get back to Equiss , it's more than likely that Admiral Twilight had retreated back to the planet and has sent down troops to try and hold out as long as possible" said Claw Slasher .

"I agree , were on our way" I said . I quickly relayed the message to the fleet and we soon jumped into slipspace heading back towards Equiss to do a mop up operation .

Griffin Empire Slashers Anger

I saw them leave , the first thing I had to do was recall all of my own fighters , and even relay a message to my own fleet .

Once that was done we soon jumped into hyperspace .

And back towards Equiss to start sending down troops via the rings that we have installed on the hatak's and for us instant transporters .

I sent down as many troops as I could and I too would be joining them as well .

We also decided to use the puddle jumpers as our fightes along with our SU 27's and our AVB Harrier II's.

Most of our ground forces were already built and ready , we just had to finish up the small arms and I think the grenades . Other than that we were ready

Manehatten , Equestria , Equiss ,Alpha basecamp

I soon landed with a few troops inside the pelican .

Once the ramp opened we poured out and I saw Captain Applejack and Commander Kimono monitoring troops and doing what she could with the incoming transmissions .

This time I gripped my assault rifle and had to ask her . "Captain Applejack report" I said .

"Captain Seville , it's good that your here , but we having problems" said Applejack . I raised an eyebrow in confusion at this . "Oh ? How so?" I asked .

"The solar forces , have barricaded themselves in the townhall , and we can't seem to get in , to add to that , mahself and commander kimono and mah men are all stationed here while Lunar Descent and Lunar Storms went on ahead" .

That was when I saw several griffins beam down weapons ready and decked in full body armor all lead by General Coldmoon .

"So who are you?" I asked .

"I am General Coldmoon , leading his majiesty's ground troops , soon our tanks will be here soon , and we will be able to lend a helping claw in this predicament that you Captain Applejack are stuck in" said Coldmoon .

"Alright then , good thing I brought my armor" I said .

"Ah you wish to follow us ? , that would be interesting I do wish to see what kind of training that you have under your belt" smiled Coldmoon . I smirked at that , he had no idea .

"Well I do have some experience and training , when do we move out?" I asked .

"Once our apocalypse tanks get here , out other tanks are still in the works" said Coldmoon . I nodded at that since it made some sense .

Hours later they did arrive via transport , I was in for a surprise at what they can do . "Alright , Captain Applejack lets move out , we have a city to capture" said Coldmoon .

"I thought you guys weren't going to be ready until we marched for Canterlot?" I asked confused . "Actually that's what I thought too , but since we had most of our arsenal completed we decided to lend a hand" added Kestrel .

We soon reached and it was a full blown charge , I put on my helmet since my assault rifle was on my back .

I checked my shields , fully charged , my health was green across the board and my motion tracker picked them up inside the building .

We hid behind cover as the solar troops were keeping our forces at bay . This time I had an idea, "Captain's did yo all try a frontal assault?" I asked .

"Alright , lets do it" said Coldmoon .

Applejack rallied her forces and linked up with Lunar Descent and Lunar Storms forces who made a direct charge into the building , while most of the troops were laying down covering fire .

The tanks positioned themselves and fired at other tanks also covering our position as well .

We crashed through the door and took out every single solar soldier , as once again our bullets shredded there armor .

I mean this battle was looking easier than I thought , but I was about to be proven wrong once again as I saw several new fighters from the solar empire fly over head and engaging our own fighters who were out numbered .

Quickly thinking up a plan I decided to call in , one of the most powerful squadrons in the entire air force .

"This can't be good , our flyboys up there are outnumbered" I said . Coldmoon put a claw on my shoulder . "Don't worry our Air force is about to event the odds

In the Air with Major General Rainbow Blitz

"This is Nightmare 4 I've got bogies on my tail I can't shake them , I request assistance NOW on the double" .

"Rodger that Nightmare 4 , this is nightmare one I'm on my way" . "This is Nightmare Two , I've got you covered Nightmare four , just hold out as long as you can" . "This is Major General Rainbow Blitz , I'm going to lend a hand as well" said Rainbow Blitz .

Rainbow blitz brought his weapons to bare on a mig 29 a , he fired both gatling guns and in a hailstorm of bullets the plane exploded in a fireball .

"Bogy is down , I repeat bogy is down" said Rainbow Blitz .

Just then several Griffin Empire SU 29's and AV8B Harrier II's flew past them , came around and dropped right into formation .

"We figured you guys could use some help in this fight , seems as if your shadowbolts are holding there own" .

"yea that's my cousin alright , she refuses to give up and hates it when she loses, trust me I know" said Rainbow Blitz . Just then several more Mig 29 A's along with ef 2000's , followed by Mig 44 pp's ,and finally rounded off with a Celestian warship .

How in the world do we contend with that kind of force ?! Thought Rainbow Blitz in a panic . Smirking he looked out his view port and saw his cousin kicking wonderbolt tail .

And so another dogfight began .

Meanwhile Captain Rainbow Dash and her shadowbolts sent the pathetic wonderbolts packing just as she did before in Trottingham and at Baltimare and now here in Manehatten .

Back on the ground

Adam and the others soon took the rest of the city with a mop up operation . However something just didn't sit right . He soon saw Midnight Roses forces , soon they linked up and of course they had a few things to say .

"Midnight rose , back at that battle , I felt as if something was …. off" said Adam with an odd look . "yes I felt it too , as if the Solar fleet was waiting for us , but now that I think about , yea I think we have a spy in our midst" said Midnight Rose .

With Midnight Sky and his Spartan Team

Midnight Sky heard the conversation and he knew what to do .

"Alright spartans , listen up we have a spy with in the ranks of the New Lunar Republic Army , I think that spy was sent over to gather our intel and then leak it back to the Solar Empire , however while I don't know who it is yet , I want you all to find out who the spy is then report back to me" said midnight .

His spartans saluted and broke off to look for the spy pony , however he also had a sneaking suspicion that , something was watching him .

Another spy ? , a spy designed to look like on there own? , or a spy sent by one of the other nations? . So many questions rang through his mind that he didn't know if he was being watched or not .

Ignoring it , he moved out and linked up with his team to find the spy pony . But off in the shadows that pony was none other than Blaze a solar guard dressed in lunar guard armor .

There onto me ?! This is really bad , I have to send off a message to Celestia telling them that my cover is blown it's only a matter of time , before they find me , find out who i'm working for and then it's off with my head Thought Blaze . Quickly he opened up his communicator and dialed into Princess Celestia .

"This is Princess Celestia , go ahead" Said Celestia . "Princess I fear that Captain Midnight Sky is onto to me , as is Captain Seville , I have to abort mission , my cover has been compromised" Said Blaze .

"Very well , I'm sending a transport to pick you up , head to the rendezvous just outside of Manehatten but also towards Fillydelphia" Said Celestia .

Her image faded , and before Blaze could react , he saw a Spartan about to hit him with the but of her rifle .

In a quick motion , Blaze used everything he got to avoid being hit , and kicked her into a wall . Grunting he took off at top speed towards the rendezvous that Celestia had told him .

"This is Royal 5 I'm in pursuit of the Spy pony , repeat I have found the Spy pony and in pursuit , request back up" said Nightshade .

"Copy that , were on our way" said Midnight Sky .

Hours later backup did arrive and they joined the hoof pursuit ,but the spy pony used some kind of smoke bomb to make sure that he wasn't seen .

Eventually they got a clean shot at his back hooves , he fell over in pain but had enough momentum in his wings to keep going .

He nearly reached the rendezvous and was about to get away but nope Royal's 5 and 6 caught him and the transport took off .

"This is Royal 5 we have the spy pony repeat we have the spy pony request a transport to take the suspect back to the moon" said Royal 5 . "Copy that , transport on the way" .

Hours later the transport arrived , and Royal team was soon away with the spy pony .

Meanwhile Applejack , Adam , and Coldmoon were so close to taking Manehatten , when out of nowhere elite troops dressed in black armor came firing with there blasters .

Taking cover the two captains and general returned fire with all of there troops firing as well , the elite solar troops took cover where ever they could find it . Minutes later they were taken out , and Manehatten was captured .

The lunar forces were cheering over there latest victory of the Solar Empire.

Outside of Manehatten

However off in the distance a purple mare was standing there and saw what had happened before her the city a military city of manehatten, captured .

That's when she saw Rainbow Dash land in her shadowbolts uniform angered at what she saw she had to consider that Rainbow Dash and the rest of her 'friends' were enemies of the crown , the royal crown they were the ones that committed treason , not her , she did the right thing by staying with her teacher , but for how long will she remain her teacher ? , how long will things be like this ? , and what is really going on , what is going on that Twilight doesn't know about ?. There were so many questions , and yet so few answers as well .

Shaking her head , she walked away to her transport and decided to radio in , but had an idea of her own .

I think it's HIGH time I start to form my own empire , just in case things go south during this war Thought Twilight . And a name change and color , mane and tail change as well , and maybe a change in cutie mark .

"Oh Celestia , I think I have a good idea of what your planning" said Twilight . She knew that her pilot was long gone as this is her personal transport .

Looking around , she saw that no one had spotted her as of yet , she was lucky , besides the Solar Empire has more allies like the Menotaurs , the Deer and Zebra kingdoms . And of course the dragon kingdom .

Meanwhile she sat in her cockpit of the ship wondering what in the world of Equestria Celestia had planned for the traitor and rebel Luna .

She may need me again , but again I failed and yet there is NO one to lead the ground forces , I think I know somepony who could be in charge of the solar ground forces thought Twilight . However she had plans , plans to start her own empire .

"I will need to act fast , round up only those who do not wish to fight , and visa versa , along with scientists to research and develop weapons , armor , and ships" said Twilight .

"along with the four branches , an army , a air force , a marine corp , and a navy , the rest can come later" .

She soon returned to the castle and gave her report to the princess , that was when she planning to double cross Celestia and wage war on her .

"I will also need new friends , and a new assistant , and a place for my base of operations but , if i'm right there going to take Fillydelphia and march upon Canterlot , soon there after and take it . But not before Celestia launches those pointy things … what were they called ? Oh yes Nuclear missiles …. Nulcear Missiles ? Why …. oh no ! , if she launches them then all life on Equestria is gone for good … but I can't tell Luna , she might be watching me . Well then Celestia , I hope you know what your doing cause I will be watching you" .