Author's Notes:

Chapter one is finished. Let me know of any grammar, spelling, etc.errors I made. Leave comments on how to make the next few chapters better. Please review if you like or didn't like it. Thank You.

PS- More stuff will be explained in later chapters. So if there is anything your wondering about, just be patient.

Working on an intro.
Here's intro one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhX0Iz29Gio&list=UUoM8K-hyqMNpU526zlZEBwA

Luna awoke to the smell of the sea coming from the porthole to her room. As she dragged herself out of her bed, most of her muscles were working against her after the journey she had the day before, her mind thinking back on what happened. A lot had happened in those hours yesterday trying to find the Imperial Empire. Luna and Sweetie Belle had gotten to know each other fairly well during the journey. Luna learned that Sweetie Belle didn't care about what others thought of her relationship with Spike, or about the Dragon DNA. The main thing she wanted was for Spike and her to be happy. Sweetie Belle also learned that Luna was still beating herself up from an argument between Celestia and her that nearly ruined the kingdom. As Luna began to get ready, a few thoughts ran through her head.

“I wish that this never happened to Equestria. Why did our home have to be attacked by those monsters?” she thought. Luna was deeply worried that her sister would not be able to hold what was left of their home against the invaders. There was also something else bothering Luna. “How did the Imperial Empire get all this together in just a short amount of time?” She felt very confused that a force of over four or so million infantry, thousands of cavalry, twenty thousand tanks, hundreds of artillery, and large amounts of supplies could be ready to move right after getting word about the Lennex Empire. “I'll save that question for the Emperor.” After getting dressed, she walked over to Sweetie Belle's bed to wake her up.

"Wake up, Sweetie Belle," said Luna. Sweetie Belle slowly woke up and saw Luna in a uniform and dark blue cloak. Her shoulders had a crescent moon. Luna's small black crown sat on her night sky blue hair. One thing Sweetie Belle never understood is why no one in Equestria ever tried to at least take her on a date. She was one of the best looking princesses besides Cadance, according to a magazine that Rarity had. However, most were afraid of what happened a few years ago, not long before Spike and Twilight moved to Ponyville.

"What's up?" she asked. Sweetie Belle hadn't been the same since Spike was taken from her. She had nightmares that Spike was having terrible things done to him. Luna tried to help, but nothing worked. What Sweetie Belle did wonder was if the Imperial Emperor would use Spike like the Empire of the Knights planned to do. “If he does that, then I'll never see Spike again.”

"We're meeting the Imperial Emperor today," explained Luna. After Sweetie Belle started getting ready, Luna walked to the bridge of the ship, but not before looking outside to see fog out the windows. “Strange we would be sailing in the fog.”

Luna began her trek around the halls of the ship, hoping to find out more about these people. She barely got to know anything about them from Celestia and yesterday, when she first met them, it wasn’t the best meeting. Of course, her first meeting either way wasn’t the best one, as it was to find support for Equestria.

As Luna turned a corner, she heard voices from one of the rooms. She looked through the open door and saw around twenty men sitting on benches as one man began giving them orders.

“Upon arriving, you will not be manning your planes,” he began. “Until we have an airfield, you are to either help unload the ships or join up with the infantry for the first few fights. Personally, I view you all as weak fighting on the ground. You’re better off unloading the ships and showing your true power later on in the skies. Now, get some food in your stomachs and prepare to help unload these ships!”

“Sir, yes sir!” the pilots yelled in unison. They got up and left the room, walking right by Luna as she watched them go, keeping in perfect formation and not one single pilot out of step.

“Professional just like the guard,” she muttered to herself, as she went to the next room. While she didn’t see any soldiers this time, she found a few men and women messing around with equipment and passing papers around.

“Must be their intelligence room,” Luna thought. More and more, these people were becoming all the stranger, not knowing anything except that they had a strong fleet, men that were trained like their guards, and that they seemed to have a lot of intel.

Before she could reach the stairway, she ended up walking into the mess hall. Soldiers, sailors, and pilots were there eating up their meals. When Luna saw the food, she was shocked. Eggs, bacon, toast, sausage, biscuits, oatmeal, and anything else she saw others eat for breakfast all in one single place. While they had the same set up in the castle, it was strange for her to find it all on this ship.

She looked over to the far end and saw two people by themselves talking over some maps and cups of what looked like tea next to them. Before she could try and see what it was, a cook went up to her.

“Would you like some coffee, ma’am?” he asked, holding a pot with a cup in the other hand.

“Yes please,” Luna replied as the cook poured her coffee, allowing Luna to sit down. Just as she did, Sweetie Belle walked over to her.

“What would you like to drink?” Sweetie Belle thought for a minute before deciding.

“Can I have some milk please?” she asked. The cook nodded and left to get Sweetie Belle her drink. As they waited, they heard voices over to where the two people Luna was about to go talk to were sitting at.

“The frontline is still holding, but they can’t advance without more manpower,” one of them said. “We deployed one of the largest forces ever for this operation from all corners of the empire and even troops like me, but even then, we seem to have made people angry with the number of soldiers.”

“I know,” the other one said. “We broke the so called laws of nature and physics to do this. I’m amazed we were even able to get the amount of men on these ships that we could. Most are still back home waiting for the transports to return. We also can’t forget the docks won’t have the room for the entire landing force, so only a few groups of each army can go to the front at a time.”

“I wonder what they’re talking about,” Sweetie mentioned. Before Luna could say anything, the cook returned with Sweetie’s milk and two plates of fruit.

“Start the day with something healthy and your day will be fine,” he said. “Now, would you two like anything else to eat?”

“No, this fruit is fine,” Luna said, Sweetie nodding her head in agreement. As the cook left, the two finished their meal in silence, listening to the conversations by everyone else in the mess hall.

As Luna finished, the cook returned to take away her plate.

“Since you need to be on the bridge,” he began. “You can go ahead on up. I’ll escort your friend there when she’s done.” Luna nodded and left for the bridge.

When she arrived outside the bridge, two soldiers were there standing guard. Both wearing blue uniforms, but different hats. One had a hat that seemed to curve in the back, while another had a large hat that seemed to almost be like feathers at a distance.

As she walked into the room, Admiral Aang was there waiting with some of the crew. This time, there were some wearing grey. Luna found it strange that the Imperial forces wore both blue and grey uniforms. “I thought an Empire would all wear the same uniform, or have armor to wear.”

"The Emperor woke a few hours ago," said Aang. “As long as he woke up in a better mood, I think we’ll live.” Aang laughed, remembering the times a few sailors had woke up up when he was in a bad mood. They lost a lot of good sailors that were either sent to the boiler rooms or thrown overboard. Good news, those sailors that were thrown overboard were brought back onto the ships and back to duty within a few days. They were also lucky it was on smaller ships when it happened. “Last I heard, he was eating breakfast with Yuri.”

Just as he finished, a man with red hair and glasses walked in. He had on a crisp dark blue uniform with what looked to be an officer's hat. Luna was in awe by the presence the man had just by being in the same room. "Morning, Matthew," said Aang as he and the others on the bridge saluted him.

"Morning," the Emperor replied, his voice still showing signs of tiredness, saluted back in the same manner. Luna was confused that they would salute instead of bow and made another mental note to get as much info out of these Imperials as possible.

When Matthew looked at Luna a smirk began to make its way across his face. "Cheating on Katara, are we?" the Emperor implied in a sneaky way. Aang's face went into complete shock, which sent the Emperor into a laugh. Luna couldn't help but to join in. Pretty soon, the entire crew on the bridge began laughing at the Admiral’s expense. After a few minutes of laughter, the mood went to serious.

“Allow me to present his Imperial Majesty, Emperor Matthew Cunningham of the Imperial Empire.” Aang introduced.

“I am Princess Luna. I'm one of the four rulers of Equestria," Luna said, as she introduced herself. Matthew's eyebrows rose sharply as he straightened up. This was perhaps a very unorthodox meeting with a foreign power, but that was no excuse to slouch like a drunk.

"Last time I was there I only got to meet Celestia and Discord,” he said. “Sorry I never got to meet such a lovely young lady such as yourself when I was there." He finished as took off his hat and gave a gentlemanly bow. Luna began to get a tinge of pink on her cheeks from the gesture, comment, and something she couldn't describe.

“I just met this guy and I'm already blushing around him” Luna thought. “He doesn't look like an Emperor. However, he does have a dark blue cloak like mine in addition to his regular officer uniform. He has an Aura about him that commands respect but at the same time manages to have a kind heart.” Fortunately for her, Matthew didn't notice her blushing. “Remember, keep professional and don’t let any sort of feelings get in my way. Last time I did that, it caused nothing but pain.”Luna bowed in return as she would normally do for any other Royal she met.

“The pleasure is all mine,” Luna replied. “Sorry I never got to meet you in person. Celestia spoke highly of you and your men.” Before Matthew could say anything, Aang then interrupted.

"One of her friends was taken captive by the Lennex Empire," he began. "Apparently, that person has Dragon DNA thanks to the Knights."

“So they were able to succeed after all,” Matthew said, his voice low as if he had failed.

“Apparently so, sir,” Aang replied, his voice the same volume as the Emperor’s. “You had better explain everything about it to us.” Luna nodded and began to explain.

After Luna explained everything that happened, Matthew went outside the bridge. Luna watched him leave before turning to Aang.

"Why does he seem to be conflicted?" she asked. "His heart seems to be divided on what to do."

"It would be better if he explained it," Aang replied. Sweetie Belle walked in just as Aang finished.

"Let's go outside and talk with the Emperor," Luna suggested. They followed where the Emperor had left and found him looking towards the front of the ship outside.

'This will help us hide from the Lennex Air Force' Matthew thought to himself. He knew that the Imperial Royal Air Force could outfly and outshoot their Lennex counterparts, but he wanted to make sure they didn't get hit. After the attack on the Imperial West Coast Defense Fleet, he was more careful with protecting the Imperial fleets. He soon heard footsteps and looked to his left. Luna was there with a teenage girl. She had pink and purple hair with pale skin. Matthew also took note of the red in her eyes, like she had been crying.

"This is Sweetie Belle, Spike's girlfriend. She already knows about his other part," Luna told him. He was glad to hear that the young boy found someone who didn't care about the nonhuman part of him. When Matthew saw Sweetie Belle crying, he bent down to her level and told her something that helped cheer her up.

"I swear on my title of Imperial Emperor and my life, we will get your boyfriend back," he told her. Sweetie Belle sniffled, desperately holding back the urge to hug the man, but managed a stuttered 'thank you'. Luna also felt a pride in her chest at his words.

'This man is a lot nicer than any other ruler I've met.' When the Matthew stood up, Luna walked up to him and hugged him.

"Thanks," she told him. Matthew was caught off guard by the hug, but returned it. Luna decided to ask about one of the things that had bothered her. "Why do you seem to be happy with all this fog?" she asked. Matthew looked at Luna in surprise.

'How did she know I was happy about the fog?'

"A few weeks ago, one of our fleets was attacked. No one had time to prepare and we lost a large number of ships that day. The one that really gets everyone is the IES Freedom. All of her 2,000 crew perished in the attack. This fog allows us to hide and not get hit like that again," he told her. Luna felt horrified for the losses.

"How many of your forces were lost that day?" she asked. Matthew's face went hard and his voice cold when he replied.

"7,534 brave men and women were lost." Luna and Sweetie Belle were shocked. "Forty ships lost and sixty damaged. We also lost one hundred aircraft and some four hundred civilians were killed as well," he finished. Matthew looked away from the two. Luna walked up to him and saw some tears roll down his cheeks.

'He feels responsible for those people.' She put a hand on his shoulder, causing Matthew to look over. He saw Luna giving his a small smile, which he returned. When Matthew looked out to the sea again, he noticed the fog beginning to lift. Matthew noticed a sailor going into the bridge.

"Private, go below deck and sound general quarters to wake those who are asleep on the job again!" Matthew ordered. The sailor saluted as he replied.

"Right away, Emperor!" Matthew turned to the bridge where Aang was waiting.

"Aang, order all hands to their stations!" he yelled. The Emperor looked out to the front of the ship with Sweetie Belle and Luna. When the fog lifted, the two were shocked at the size of the Imperial Fleet. "Over 8,000 ships are in this fleet," The Emperor told them "From wooden ships to the massive Battleships like the one to our right." When the two looked to the right, their mouths dropped. The ship had twenty one large twenty inch guns and many more smaller ones.

Matthew went back inside the bridge as Luna and Sweetie Belle continued to admire the size of the fleet. After seeing all these ships, Luna had one thought in her head.

'The Lennex Empire will not win this fight.' Sweetie Belle however, had a much different thought.

'I'm coming for you Spike. Just hang on'.