https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkuAjIUcAw0

I woke up with as start and franticly looked around to see I was back in my room and it was the middle of the night. I looked at the Apple of Eden and saw the glow that was radiating off of it dim.

"Ok that was just freaky what the hey happened and who was that Desmond guy?" I asked no one in particular.

I picked up the Apple of Eden and placed it in drawer before I got back into bed and closed my eyes to sleep.

A Week and Three Days Later

Ever since Rainbow and Thunderlane came back from the academy this week has by far been the craziest one since I've been in Equestria. The week started with the dream after I got The Apple of Eden. Then I had to deal with the multiple Pinkie Pies after Pinkie found a special pond that duplicates oneself. Then there was the Timberwolf attack and finally the girls went to the Crystal Empire to help it be the one to host the Equestria games. (Pony version of the Olympic Games) Now the mane 6, the stallions, Spike, Gilda, Trixie and I were summoned to Canterlot for a few days. All of the mane 6 had coltfreinds and honestly I couldn't be happier for them. Gilda and Trixie told me that they were happier not being in a relationship. Spike was happy as well but was a little down hearted because he felt left behind while Dust slept on the chair opposite me.

"Hey Ash,"

I turned my head to see Twilight was the one that spoke.

"Yeah Twi what's up?" I asked.

"Do you have any idea why Princess Celestia called for us?" Twilight asked.

"Who can say all we know it’s important," I said turning my gaze to the window again.

"Ash is everything alright you seem a little distant," Twilight asked when she saw my mood.

"Yeah I'm fine Twilight just a little tired," I said with a small smile.

"Ok," Twilight said as she walked away.

I looked out the window and sighed I was actually thinking about that dream I had with the collapsing city and this Desmond character. There were times when the screams from the baby and people from my nightmare would echo in my head. I wanted to talk to the knights but I couldn't get in touch with them and my schedule was too full for me to go see Faust so I had to wait it out.

"Hey Ash were here,"

I was pulled from my thoughts by Spike as he grabbed my shoulder. I looked at my friends and saw them grabbing their luggage and leave the train car. I stood up grabbed my luggage and woke up Dust before I left the car as well. When I was on the platform I looked at the large storage car I saw some ponies carrying out four large black rectangular boxes. One of the ponies knocked the boxes on something and dropped it.

"Hey be careful with that it took me days to make those," I said.

"Sorry sir," the stallion said.

"Uh Ash darling just what exactly is in those boxes," Rarity asked.

"All will be revealed in good time," I said with a smile.

Once I signed the forms for the large luggage and paid for it I picked the boxes up in my magic grip and walked with the others to the castle. When we arrived I separated from the others and headed for the training grounds. Once I arrived I saw Shining practicing with a wooden sword and on a training dummy.

"Well this is a surprise," I said as I placed the boxes in my magic on the ground to the side and gaining Shining's attention.

"Ash," Shining said as he walked over to me and caught each other by the wrists. "Good to see ya," Shining said.

"You too pal I also heard the good news about the Crystal Empire hosting the games you must be proud," I said.

"Yeah it feels amazing and are those the things you mentioned to me when we were in the Empire?" Shining asked gesturing to the boxes.

"Sure are," I said.

"Can't wait to see them in action," Shining said.

"Same I've already selected the ones to be the first to try them out," I said.

"Seems like you've got everything sorted out," Shining said.

"Yep now do you know where Rage is I'd like to say hi," I said.

"I think he's in his room," Shining said.

"Thanks I'll ask the guards and servants where it is," I said.

"Got it," Shining said.

"And also Shining don't even bother trying to open the boxes ok. Cause I have a special lock enchantment on them," I said with a teasing.

"I was going to wait anyway so don't worry," Shining said with a laugh.

I walked through the corridors and thanks to a few maids I headed to Rage's room it feels like a lifetime ago since I last spoke to Rage. I shrugged it off as I neared his room I gave a few knocks and waited. I knocked again but no answer I thought he couldn't hear me so I twisted the nob and walked in. I looked inside and to my shock I saw Rage was on the bed and on his knees naked and rutting Eris like there was no tomorrow. Eris lay on her back moaning and groaning in bliss.

"YES YES HARDER FUCK ME HARDER," Eris cried out in pleasure.

I was dead frozen watching the scene but I managed to regain my senses and back away but not soon enough Rage spotted me and stopped ploughing into Eris.

"Why'd you stop I was so close," Eris whined but she saw his gaze and when she saw me her eyes widened in fear.

I stood in silence unsure of what to do so I just calmly backed out of the room and closed the door before I teleported to my own room to get what transpired out of my head.

Fifteen Minutes Later

After soaking my head in water for a few minutes and 100 push ups someone knocked at the door.

"Come in," I said.

The door opened and Rage and Eris stepped in Rage was holding a bottle of whiskey in his hand and handed it to me.

"To help ya out," Rage said.

"Thanks," I said before I took the bottle and took a quick drink. "Just so you know I didn't mean to walk in on you on purpose when you were like that," I said.

"No one ever does," Rage said as he sat in a chair.

"Ash please don't tell dad if he found out we'll I don't know how he'll take it," Eris pleaded.

I looked at Eris then at Rage.

"You’re dating her behind Discord's back?" I asked.

"Uh...Yeah," Rage replied

"*Sigh*Ok here's what's gonna happen I'm gonna pretend what happened didn't happen and we never talk about it ever again," I said.

"Talk about what Eris do you have any clue what he's talking about?" Rage asked.

"No idea," Eris said.

The tree of us laughed and I summoned three glasses for us and pored some whiskey in each. Soon we were talking like old friends who have suddenly been reunited after a long time. I told them about my week leaving out The Apple of Eden and the shower incident with Spitfire.

"Man what a week you had man," Rage laughed.

"Yeah it was crazy," I said with a laugh.

"Well this chat has been great but I need to go," Eris said before she kissed Rage on the lips and teleported away.

"So you and Eris huh," I said.

"Something wrong with that?" Rage asked with a raised eyebrow.

"No man if anything I'm glad my little brother has found love," I said.

"Thanks that...Wait little brother?" Rage asked in a stunned tone.

"Yeah I've been doing some thinking and I realised that we are all the family we have after everything. Your technically me but younger so that makes you my little brother," I said.

"Gee I always wanted a brother of my own never thought I'd actually see one in you," Rage said.

"So does that mean we're brothers from now on?" I asked holding out my hand.

Rage stood up and walked over to me and took my hand and yanked me up into a hug I was surprised at first but hugged him back we stayed like that for a few seconds before we let go.

"C'mon I need to find out why we were called here in the first place," I said.

"Yeah I doubt you'll like it though," Rage said.

"Why's that?" I asked.

"I'll let Celestia explain mate," Rage said.

"Okay and you do realise you'll need to tell Discord sooner or later and that it better be sooner," I said.

“Yeah well hope it works out though,” Rage said as we left.

I walked into the throne room and I saw Celestia sitting on the throne room and on each side of the throne the roses I gave to both Celestia and Luna. The sun roses sat on the right side of the throne while the night roses sat on the left.

"I take it you liked the roses I sent Celestia," I said.

"Yes thank you Ash I've been looking for a new decoration for the throne room and you seemed to provide it. Also Luna was so happy she took one to her room for a little decoration of her own," Celestia said.

"Well glad to be of services your highness now why exactly are my friends and I summoned here?" I asked.

I saw the motherly look on Celestia's face disappear before she took a breath and spoke.

"Apparently the griffin king is coming to Equestria apparently there's a problem in his kingdom and he needs our help in sorting it out," Celestia said.

I looked at the ground and took in the words Celestia spoke and clenched my fists. I still haven't forgiven the neighbouring kingdoms leaders because of their actions earlier in my time here.

"I understand you hold a grudge against the leaders Ash but for now please don't do anything to bring us to war. By all means be angry but don't do anything to break the peace mother set for us all those years ago," Celestia said

I took a few deep breaths before I relaxed my hands and looked up at Celestia.

"Just as long as he has a damn good excuse for wanting my friends I won't be angry at him but if he's a total ass like Blueblood it may be hard to control my temper," I said.

"Thank you Ash," Celestia said.

It was around sunset and I was walking through the corridors after dinner I managed to talk to Nocturnal Shadow, Storm Cloud, Swift Spear and Holy Light during the day. I asked them if they could test the item in the boxes I brought with me which the seemed excited to try. While they tested it out they reminded me of a song I have on my IPod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBiQCZd8UII

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Now I was watching as the sun rested below the horizon and the moon came up.

"Hello Ash Blade,"

I turned my head to see Luna walking up behind me.

"Hi Luna what are you doing here?" I asked.

"Can't a princess walk around in her own home?" Luna asked with a smile.

"Sorry," I said sheepishly.

"No need to apologise but what are you doing here?" Luna asked.

"Oh just working off the meal I ate and watching as day becomes night. The weather looks warm enough to fall asleep underneath the stars tonight. In fact I haven't been star gazing in a while," I said.

"Really," Luna said perking up.

"Yeah I used to do it all the time but sadly I've been so busy I haven't had time to admire it lately," I said.

"Well I know a great spot to stargaze if you'd like to join me," Luna said.

"I'd be delighted to," I said.

Luna took my hand and in a flash we were gone.

When we reappeared we weren't inside the castle anymore instead we were on top of the mountain that Canterlot stood on. I looked up to see thousands of stars sparkling in the darkness.

"There are no words to describe the beauty Luna," I said.

"T-thank you Ash," Luna said with a smile at the complement.

"Can I ask you a question Luna?" I asked as I sat down on the soft grass that grew up here.

"Yes off course," Luna said.

"Is the night sky a large canvas for you and the constellations are your drawings," I asked.

"Why yes my most precious images go up there or of somepony important in my life," Luna said as she sat down next to me.

"Wow your own personal gallery and for the whole world to see it I'm actually a little jealous," I said.

"I appreciate your honesty," Luna said with a giggle.

My eyes roamed the skies looking at each of the twinkling lights in the sky, before my eyes landed on what appeared to be an extremely large empty space dead centre of the sky above us.

"Hey Luna why aren't there any stars in that area?" I asked.

"Well I don't really know what to put in there I've tried and tried but nothing comes to mind I don't suppose you have any ideas?" Luna asked.

My eyes roamed the skies looking at all the different constellations and remembered what Luna said about something precious or important to her. I searched the skies one more time before I gave my answer.

"The five knights," I said.

"Sorry," Luna said.

"Why don't you put the five knight's cutie marks up there as a sort of memorial," I suggested.

Luna looked at the blank slate in concentration before her eyes lit up.

"That's a fantastic idea Ash and I believe I can even improve it," Luna said before she closed her eyes in concentration.

I looked back up at the sky and one by one stars appeared in the patch of midnight blue more and more stars appeared and took shape. In the very centre of the dark patch was Faust's cutie mark and going around it were others. I could see the mane 6's and the coltfreinds cutie marks. Along with Trixie's a bird skull for Gilda. A feather quill and parchment for Spike and a cloud with thorns in it for Discord. A pair of crossed flaming swords for Rage along with a broken yin and yang for Eris. Even Octavia's and Vinyl's plus the five knights and finally Faust's children cutie marks all going around Faust's cutie mark in a perfect circle. I even saw mine right next to Luna's I was completely awestruck at the image set before me.

"What do you think?" Luna asked.

"If there were no words to describe how your sky looked before. There definitely will be no words worthy enough to describe the beauty of this creation I'd say this is your masterpiece Luna," I said.

I could tell Luna was extremely happy cause the stars shone brighter then they did before. I turned to look at Luna but what I saw instead was an angel sitting in the starlight looking at me. Luna and I moved closer and closer until our lips met. My first kiss was like nothing I ever expected before it was like electricity sparking through my body and fireworks going off in my chest at the same time. but alas we had to break for air I could see Luna had the same feeling I had.

"I wasn't expecting my first kiss to be anything like that," I said.

"It was your first kiss two?" Luna asked surprised.

"You too huh," I said in equal surprise.

No words came from either of us but we both could tell we wanted to kiss again so we did until we separated again.

"Maybe we should get inside the others may be wondering where we are," I said I was about to stand but Luna gently grabbed my arm to get my attention.

"Um Ash could we actually sleep out here," Luna asked.

I stared into her eyes and smiled before I laid down on the grass and Luna rested her head in the crook of my neck being careful not to poke my eye out with her horn. I then placed my right hand on her head and gently scratched behind her ear receiving a happy coo from Luna. I then remembered the lullaby I heard Faust sing while she was looking at her children. As I scratched behind Luna's ear I sang to her and it wasn't long before sleep overcame Luna. My head was rolling the same question around in my head over and over again. Where does this lead now the question repeated itself until my mind was made up.

"I love you Luna," I said and just like that all my doubts and worries disappeared and sleep finally claimed me.

"Luna where are you!?" Celestia called out to the endless hallways looking for her youngest sibling. "Lulu this isn't time for a game of hide and seek you need to lower the moon!" Celestia called.

"What's with all the shouting?"

Celestia turned around and saw Chrysalis walking up to her wearing her pyjamas and a sleepy look in her eyes.

"Sorry Chrysalis but I can't find Luna anywhere and its time for her to set the moon," Celestia said.

"Did you try her stargazing spot?" Chrysalis asked.

Celestia's cheeks turned red in embarrassment at the question.

"Honestly Celestia you were always like this shouting out ponies names when they weren't in their normal area," Chrysalis said.

"Hey I stopped doing that 1'500 years ago," Celestia defended.

"And yet you still do it to your siblings anyway I'll go see if Luna's at her little spot you go get ready for the king to arrive," Chrysalis said before she teleported away. "That mare will one day wake up all of Canterlot if she keeps this up," Chrysalis said as she arrived on top of the mountain.

When chrysalis looked around she then saw something she didn't expect to see. There lying in the grass with their wings wrapped around each other was Luna resting in Ash's neck. Both of them with a smile on their face.

"Oh...my...Faust this is just too perfect to not take a picture of," Chrysalis as she summoned her camera and took a picture of the two. "Aw they look so peaceful together it’s too adorable to disturb them," Chrysalis cooed before she teleported away.

Chrysalis arrived back in the castle and ran off to find Celestia on the way she ran into Discord. She showed him the photo which he couldn't help but shed a tear Chrysalis then went straight to Celestia's room and banged on the door.

"Celestia are you there!" Chrysalis called.

"Yes I'm here did you find Luna," Celestia asked in annoyed tone.

"Well yes but that's not important right now what is important is that you need to lower the moon and raise the sun," Chrysalis said.

"Chrysalis if this is some joke I...," Celestia began.

"This isn't a joke I swear could you just do it please," Chrysalis begged.

Celestia gave out a sigh before she disappeared behind the doors. A little while later the moon went below the horizon and the sun rose indicating the start of a new day.

"Ok now care to tell me what is going on?" Celestia asked.

Chrysalis responded by showing Celestia the photo Celestia took the photo and when she saw it her eyes widened in surprise.

"Where did you get this?" Celestia asked.

"I found them like that at Luna's stargazing point they must have fallen asleep up there and snuggled up together during the night for warmth," Chrysalis said.

"Perhaps but let’s get an expert's opinion on the matter at breakfast," Celestia said.

I slowly opened my eyes to see the sun rising over the horizon and for some reason it was a little difficult to breath I looked town to see Luna was awake and on my chest smiling at me.

"So how'd you sleep," I asked.

"Wonderfully thank you," Luna said.

"Great," I said.

We both entered an awkward silence I was about to speak before Luna beat me to it.

"Where did you hear that song anyway the one you sang last night?" Luna asked.

"Oh well I heard Faust sing it while she was watching you. She told me she used to sing it to you all as a lullaby," I said.

"Well thank you it's really good to hear that song once more," Luna said.

"I'd be happy to sing it again when ever you'd like to hear it Luna," I said.

"Thank you Ash but I believe we should be getting back before everypony sends out a nation-wide search for us," Luna suggested.

I gave Luna a silent nod before we teleported back inside when we appeared in an abandoned corridor we walked down the corridor in silence until I spoke.

"Uh Luna about last night when we kissed," I said.

"Yes," Luna looked me with a serious expression.

"What does it make us now? Are we still just friends," I asked.

"I don't know when I well kissed you I felt more alive than I ever have in my entire life and believe me I've lived for a long time," Luna said.

"I got the same feeling and Luna I'll be honest with you right here right now," I said as I stopped and faced Luna.

"Yes," Luna asked her cheeks slightly pink.

"I_I_I love you Luna," I said the world stopped as I let the words out of my mouth. "I don't know how or why but I don't really care about that cause deep down I rea_," Luna cut me off by grabbing my jacket and pushing her lips against mine.

I was completely shocked by the action but soon adapted to the kiss and wrapped my arms around her back and held the back of her head gently before we separated.

"I feel the same about you Ash," Luna said.

I smiled at Luna for a few moments before Luna and I heard voices coming from around the corner. Luna and I let go of each other and we stepped away from each other just as the occupants of the voices appeared revealing both Spike and Nocturnal Shadow. They were both talking and having fun with each other before they saw us.

"Hey you two what are you both up too?" Spike asked.

"Nothing," Luna and I said in synch.

"Alright then hey Ash Shadow was telling me about when you started training her," Spike said.

"Yeah our first encounter was quite something wasn't it Shadow," I said.

"Certainly was sir," Shadow replied.

"Shadow I told you call me sir when were both on duty ok," I said with a warm smile.

"Sorry Ash force of habit," Shadow said.

"Private Shadow would you like to join us for breakfast," Luna asked.

"I would be honoured your highness but I promised my friends I would join them," Shadow said as she began to walk away.

"Very well and Shadow tell the others to be ready before the king of the Griffin Kingdom gets here," I said.

"Will do Ash," Shadow said as she left.

"So what do you think Cadence?" Celestia asked.

"I'd say this picture is simply the cutest moment I've ever seen," Cadence squealed.

"Believe me Cadence I've seen cuter but still what does this mean?" Twilight asked.

"I don't know if this means anything cause it's a picture. I'd have to be there to tell you but this just looks like the both fell asleep and cuddled to keep each other warm," Cadence said.

"That's what I said but they look happy don't they," Chrysalis said.

"I never thought Ash would be as lucky as to score a princess of Equestria not that I'm complaining," Caramel said before he was hit over the head by Big Mac.

"I still say we shouldn't be interfering in this," Mac said.

"Agreed you all remember trying to find out Ash's history imagine how'd he'd react to you lot were messing in his love life," Rage said.

"Can't be that bad can it?" Shining asked causing most of the group to shudder. "Ok what do all of you know that Cadence and I don't," Shining asked.

"From personal experience Shining Armour you don't want to know," Discord said.

Just then the handles on the doors to the dining room turned and everyone dashed to their seats before the door opened.

"I'm telling ya Ash I think I'm in love," Spike said as he Luna and I entered.

"Well you try hard and I'm sure you'll get her," I said rubbing the scales on top of Spikes head before I turned and greeted everyone at the table.

"Morning Ash how'd you sleep," Applejack asked as I sat down next to Luna.

"Splendid I even helped Luna make a new constellation," I said.

"A new constellation what's it called?" Comet asked.

"Well we haven't exactly been able to pick one," I said.

"Well when night rolls around perhaps you two can show us then we can decide on a name," Celestia suggested.

I was in the training grounds dressed in my armour and making some checks on the revolver I got from the pony's that invaded my home. I then placed it in my new holster that Rarity made for me I then secured the holster onto my right thigh before I secured my other weapons. I grabbed my helmet and walked off to the landing platform to greet the king. As I arrived I placed the helmet over my head and stood behind Celestia and Luna and next to Rage who was also in his armour. Just then, a small dot appeared in the sky and got bigger as it got closer. I squinted my eyes to get a closer look before I grabbed a brass telescope with a black handle; I found in the secret room in the Everfree library and lifted it to the top visor of the helmet to see the dot was some sort of craft.

"Uh Celestia why didn't you tell me you had airships here," I said.

"Oh I thought you would have at least seen the loading dock that’s placed just underneath Canterlot," Celestia said.

I was very much surprised by the airship but I was expecting something more luxurious for a king. The air craft landed and the gang plank was set in place before about ten guards walked down the ramp. Each one wore identical armour and their helmets had three red feathers on top of them and their faces were in perfect view. The armour was coloured gold and brown and had the griffin kingdoms mark on it. Once they reached the bottom they separated onto each side of the gang plank. The king then appeared he wore a large brown gown that matched his fur and a red cape on his back and had a golden crown on his head. He also wore a heavy looking gold necklace around his neck and jewelled rings on each talon everything about him screamed royal. Except his right talon was in a sling and cast while his face looked tired and battle weary.

"King Dawnclaw what happened to you," Celestia asked surprised to see the king's condition.

"My story would be the reason for my visit," Dawnclaw said in a deep voice.

"Come lets head to the meeting room where we shall discuss the matter," Celestia said as she and the princesses turned around and lead the way.

The king gave both me and Rage a curious glance as he passed us before Rage and I followed the royals followed by Dawnclaw's guards who were intimidated by Rage and I. The walk through the corridors was silent before Dawnclaw spoke.

"Is it true that you two have three other siblings including Discord?" Dawnclaw asked.

"Yes but he has been reformed back to good so don't worry," Luna said as we approached a pair of double doors.

We walked inside and I saw a long oval like room with windows all around the edge and a large circular table in the middle. My friends along with Spitfire and Fleetfoot were sitting at the table. The princesses along with Discord, Eris and Shining Armour sat together on one side of the table the king sat on the other end of the table with his guards behind him. As Celestia and Luna took their seats both Rage and I on either side of the royals.

"I was told the elements of harmony were returned to you Celestia now I see my sources are correct," Dawnclaw said looking at the girls.

The girls flinched away and their coltfreinds moved closer to them for protection. Their faces had looks of anger on their face telling him to just try and take them away again. While I rested my hand on my revolver in case he was willing to try anything.

"As I told correctly it was a rouge that won the match in the arena and returned the elements to my sister King Dawnclaw," Dream Catcher said holding her hand out in front of me to stop me from doing anything.

"Please be at ease I no longer have an interest in the elements but I'm still not happy you broke the agreement Celestia to keep your soldiers out of the arena," Dawnclaw said.

"Celestia and Luna never sent me I actually went on my own," I spoke up.

Everyone's eyes fell on me and the King looked at me strangely.

"You’re the rouge fighter?" Dawnclaw asked.

Both Rage and I removed our helmets and placed them on the table before I summoned the disguise ring and put it on turning into my unicorn version of myself.

"I see so the Equestrian enforces have returned," King Dawnclaw said looking us over.

"Equestrian enforcers is that what you and your subjects call us?" I asked as I took of my ring.

"Indeed your kind were considered a myth up till now," Dawnclaw said.

"If I may ask Dawnclaw why did you want the elements of harmony in the first place?" Chrysalis asked.

"It was because of him," Dawnclaw said pointing at Discord who was munching on some fairy floss. "He came to my kingdom and brought chaos wherever he went my subjects were in a panic from day to night. When we learned that Discord was turned to stone once more I knew we needed some form of protection from him and the only way to do that was with the elements," Dawnclaw explained.

The expression on my face softened slightly at what he said but I still was still upset about the arena being there in the first place.

"I think we should be moving onto the main topic," Luna said.

"Yes now why did you come here asking for our assistance King Dawnclaw?" Celestia asked.

"My subjects have rebelled against me because I refused to take the Elements from you by force," Dawnclaw said.

"Well I appreciate the fact you said no but out of curiosity your highness why," Rarity asked.

"After the match in the arena my subjects started accusing Equestria of cheating and requested that we take the elements by force and raise Equestria to the ground. I denied it because I knew the legend of the Equestrian enforcers. In the past when we tried to take Equestria it was the enforcers that fought back and turned the old kingdom into nothing but rubble. I did not wish for something like that to befall my kingdom again. I tried to stop them but they called me weak even most of my own guard turned on me I was just lucky enough to escape," Dawnclaw said.

"So what do you need our help for," I asked.

"I need you to stop the rebellions before something terrible happens," Dawnclaw said.

I looked to the princesses to see they were about to respond but suddenly a window broke from a griffin flying through it. The griffin wore armour similar to the kings guards only it was blue and silver it and going for the king and he was armed with a knife. I acted swiftly and pulled out my revolver and shot at the attacking griffin. But, instead of a bullet a bright blue bolt of magic shot out of the barrel and hit the griffin in the chest killing him. Everyone in the room was surprised by what happened and stared at the griffin with the smoking hole in its chest. I just twirled the gun around before I holstered it.

"Everyone we need to get moving there may be more," I said as I both Rage and I put on our helmets but before anyone could react more griffins charged in and blocked the doors.

"Well look at this all the royals in one place our new king will be pleased," a griffin said presumably the leader of the group.

"If you think we'll let you do what you want your sadly mistaken," I said as Rage, Spitfire, Fleetfoot, Soarin, Shining, and the king's guards came over and brandished their weapons.

"Out of the way pest's if you hand over your leaders we'll spare you," the griffin said.

"Watch your beak pal our you'll lose it," Rage said.

"Hey Celestia remember when I said when I was back up in Canterlot you'd see a demonstration of what I've been working on," I said.

"Uh Ash now isn't the best time," Celestia said.

"Don't worry about anything okay I've got it covered," I said.

"Hey freak show I'm not done talking here," the griffin said.

"Perhaps but I'm done talking with you so how about we cut to the chase where some of the best soldiers I've trained kick your sorry butts," I said.

"What?" The griffin said confused.

"Immortals fall in!" I yelled.

As soon as I yelled four figures dropped from the ceiling and landed in kneeling positions before they stood up. They were dressed in silver armour and the front of the helmets was shaped perfectly for their faces. They had holes on the end of the helmet's muzzle for breathing and eye holes but, the eye holes were black and soulless. Each helmet had a metal horn on it and on their backs was a silver rectangular shield. The shields had a picture of a sword and a sun and moon on either side of it and also secured to their backs was a revolver rifle.

But what caught everyone's attention is when the armoured figured spread their metal wings making them look like alicorns. The armoured figures also had a sword secured to their hips for combat.

"So you want to take us on now," I said.

The griffin then shot a look of anger at me before he let out an eagle like scream summoning more griffins surrounding us.

"Immortals cover our six Rage and I will open the way anyone else who's got an itch to fight get ready," I said.

The figures nodded before they flapped their wings and jumped into the air and over us and stood behind us drawing their swords and shields. I saw the princesses even summon their own weapons. Celestia summoned a golden halberd with a picture of a sun etched into it. Luna summoned Moon Glow Dream Catcher summoned her spear. Chrysalis summoned a staff and Discord summoned a double handled long sword. I turned to Rage and saw him draw Fury and Hate from his hips.

"Not gonna use your weapons Ash?" Rage said.

"Nah don't want to make it too hard on them," I said as I cracked my fingers.

"Suit yourself," Rage said with a shrug.

"Kill them!" the griffin yelled.

I got into a stance and bounced on my feet as I was attacked by three griffins. I charged at the first griffin and punched him in the gut with the force of a small cannon. I then did my hand to hand combat on the other to with a few kicks added as well. Once I knocked them down a griffin came up behind me and tried to stab me. But I just grabbed him and threw him up and over me but before he hit the ground I kicked him into his friends that were trying to get up. I then blocked another griffins attacks then drove my left elbow into his chest causing him to lean backwards. I quickly spun around and punched him into the ground. I then was dodging blows from more griffins one of them went with his fists I just blocked his attacks. I grabbed his arm and moved behind him and punched his shoulder blade. I saw another griffin come up behind me but I just swept one of my legs under him but the griffin whose shoulder blade I punched was up and tried to punch me. But I just laid on my back and tucked my legs in before I kicked him under the chin and stood on my feet. As I got up I punched the griffin I tripped as he was getting up I was then taking on three griffins including the leader at the same time. I was either blocking or dodging their attacks quickly I wish I could see how awesome I looked while doing this. I then kicked the leader in the chest knocking him onto his back and saw one of the griffins tried to punch me in the head. I ducked beneath the blow and the griffin hit his ally before I jumped into the air. I punched one griffin and kicked the other griffin at the same time while I was in the air before I landed. I then saw the lead griffin begin to stand up before I ran at him and used his kneeling leg to hoist myself into the air. I knee him in the side of the head and looked at my fallen attackers and the leader with disappointment. I looked at the others and saw the armoured figures cutting down their foes with ease. One of them was running on the wall before he jumped off the wall but was surrounded by griffins. He griped his sword and cut them all down in a 360 degree spin, he sheathed his sword and ran at a griffin and punched him through a wall. He then turned to see a griffin charge at him but the figure hit him in the chest with a blast of magic from his horn. I looked at the others to see they were handling themselves nicely suddenly, my instinct's told me there was someone behind me. I just raised my fist suddenly and hit them in the face. I turned my head to see the lead griffin was up and was about to impale me before I knocked him out again. I turned to the group to see they were done with the rest the armoured figures then stood in front of me and saluted while I saluted back.

"Well done you four I guess we can call the armour a success," I said.

"Thank you sir," the four replied dropping their salutes.

"Storm Cloud, Holy Light, Nocturnal Shadow, Swift Spear great job out there you even got me to believe you lot were alicorns," Rage said as the four armoured figures removed the helmets.

"I got to say that flying thing was awesome," Swift Spear said.

"Damn right wish I was born with wings I mean magic is awesome and all but still," Holy Light said.

"Join the club," Shadow said.

"Holy buck that was just too awesome," Rainbow said gapping at the group.

"H_How is that possible?" Twilight asked in shock when she saw what the four were able to do.

Before I could answer the ground started shaking violently causing us to almost lose our footing.

"What was that," Comet asked in panic.

"If there's one thing I know if the ground is shaking after you fought someone it's never good," I said.

"Well come on let's find out what the heck is happening!" Spitfire yelled before she ran out of the room with us not to far behind.

We ran to through the corridors and ten griffins crashed through the windows.

"I got this," I said as I pulled a cylinder object from off my hip and threw it at the griffins.

The object flew through the air and latched onto one of the griffins I then created a shield between us and the griffins. The griffin tried to get the object off but they were turned into a pile of severed body parts in the blink of an eye and thin pieces of metal bounced against the shield. I dropped the shield and I saw some faces were a little green.

"Ash was that a spring razor?" Celestia asked.

"Yeah but explanation later running now," I said as I began to run.

We arrived at a balcony that looked over Canterlot and the ground at the bottom of the mountain to see a large airship with the griffin kingdom's symbol on it. A small army stood in front of it the ship and the griffins had three catapults and were firing at the supports that held up Canterlot.

"Well that explains the shaking," Rage said as he saw the situation.

I pulled out my telescope and looked at the army and saw the catapults I looked around and in the centre I saw a set of golden stairs on wheels that led to a throne with a large backrest. A griffin sat on the throne as he watched his army. Next to him was a cage with a female griffin and two chicks gripping the female griffin tightly in fear inside it.

"I think I see the guy running this and it looks like he's got captives," I said.

"May I see?" Dawnclaw asked.

I handed him the telescope to Dawnclaw and he had a look.

"Razor Beak and he has my wife Petalwing including my sons," Dawnclaw said in shock.

Gilda stiffened up at the name Razor Beak and I saw it.

"Are you alright Gilda?" I asked.

"T-That's my dad Razor Beak is my dad," Gilda said.

Everyone looked at Gilda in surprise but Dawnclaw was fuming while he looked at Gilda.

"I know what you’re thinking Dawnclaw and if you harm Gilda in any way then you will wish the rebels had their way with you," I said.

"Then what do we do then that's my family down there!" Dawnclaw screamed at me.

"I have a plan Spitfire I need you to gather as many Pegasi and thestral ponies and stop any griffins that are trying to get into Canterlot. Shining I need you to create a shield to protect the supports so Canterlot isn't in pieces at the bottom of the mountain. Also mobilize the guard to take out any griffins that get past Spitfire or are in Canterlot already. Immortals you stay with the princesses as for the rest of you do what you will. Rage and I will head down there and take out the catapults and rescue the family and kill anyone dumb enough to get in our way," I said.

"I like that plan," Rage asked.

"Ash your part of the plan is suicide," Shining said.

"Well it's not such a bad day to die," I said looking at the sky.

"Stop messing around Ash you both could die down there," Shining said.

"Shining don't worry I won't die I promise," I said.

“Pinkie Promise,” Pinkie said.

“Cross my heart hope to fly stick a cupcake in my eye,” I said as I drew a cross on my heart and fluffed my wings and held a hand on my eye

Pinkie gave me a nod before I turned to Gilda who was wrapped in a sidewards hug by Rainbow.

"Gilda what do you want me to do with him?" I asked.

Gilda didn't answer me right away she was looked at the ground before she looked at me to answer with a fiery look.

"He stopped being my dad the day he kicked me out of my home he's a complete stranger to me now," Gilda said.

I nodded to Gilda before turned around and stood on the balcony wall with Rage. I turned around to look at Luna and saw a worried look on her face. I gave a two finger salute to everyone here before I put my earphones in and selected a song on my IPod and turned to Rage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnFSb8xcmN4

"You ready to rock and roll?' I asked as I held my fist out.

"Hell yeah," Rages said as we fist bumped.

We jumped off the balcony and flew at the army Rage and I separated and I flew at the catapult on the left but the griffins were keen on defending them. They flew into my path and threw spears at me to try and bring me down but I used Whispering Wind to block the spears. When that didn't work they decided to go with swords soon I was slashing my enemies out of the air. But, when I entered a duel I had to be careful of not only my opponent but the griffins throwing spears at me. I landed on the ground and engaged in combat immediately. I blocked an attack before I slammed my shield into him stunning him before I brought Whispering Wind down on his skull. I then flung the body away and spear flew at me. But, I moved to the side and caught the spear as it past me and threw it in a random direction. I looked at the direction I threw the spear in to see a large griffin holding a large slightly curved blade with a handle in it. He managed to split the spear in two telling me I shouldn't take this guy lightly. The griffin twirled the blade around before he charged at me I managed to block his attack before I used my shield to hit him. But, he blocked it with his hand before he swung at me again his blade scratched along my armour. I stumbled backwards but I got back into the fight by attacking first. He blocked the attack he pushed me back and went for an overhead strike. But, I dodged the attack and spun around and managed to get my blade in between the space between the metal and where he was holding the blade and yank it out of his hands. I did a 360 degree spin as I fired a blast of wind from my blade. The blast of wind cut all of the griffins around me causing them to fall and die. I saw the catapult and sheathed Whispering Wind before I fired a fire ball at the catapult destroying it. I then turned to the last catapult and transformed into my feral form and ran at the catapult leaving a trail of death behind me. I reached the catapult and I saw Rage was having a tough time. I turned into my human form and kicked a griffin that was sneaking up behind Rage and pulled out my revolver. I fired a rapid bunch of magic bolts into the griffin while he was still airborne then Rage and I both turned to the catapult and destroyed it. We turned our heads to the throne and saw Razor Beak who was looking at us in fear.

"You get the family I'll go for Razor Beak," I said as I holstered my revolver.

"And how will we get through that before he gets away?" Rage asked gesturing to the griffins blocking our path.

"Leave that to me," I said as I pulled out my shield and held it in a defensive position

I charged into the griffin hoard like an angry bull Rage saw my plan and ran after me slicing anyone who got in his way or tried to get me in my back. I looked at Razor Beak to see he was shouting orders to stop us. Two large griffins stood in my path both of them had large hammers and in perfect sync they swung at my shield. But, I was an immovable object combined with an unstoppable force to these two. I smashed my way past them like a locomotive and once I reached the stairs I placed the shield on my back and unsheathed Whispering Wind. Razor Beak was about to fly away but I grabbed him by his face and we went through the large backseat of the throne. We landed on the ground behind the throne and Razor Beaks face was filled with terror at the sight of me. I held the point of my blade at his throat and squeezed his head a little getting him to grunt in pain.

"Here's what will happen you’re going to tell your troops to stand down and surrender otherwise your blood will be added to my blade am I clear blink twice for yes three for no," I said.

Razor Beak blinked twice so I pulled him up and placed some shackles I summoned on his wrists before I threw him through the broken backrest before I flew up on the throne. I saw Rage had freed the royal family the mother bowed to us in thanks while the boys hugged us. They then said they wanted to be just like us when they grew up which both me and Rage found cute. I grabbed Razor Beak and pulled him to his feet he then ordered his troops to stand down. Rage and I then escorted the royal family and Razor Beak to Canterlot. Razor Beak informed the remaining troops of the surrender before I set him on his knees in front of Dawnclaw. Dawnclaw was overjoyed to have his family back.

"Ash Blade, Burning Rage I can't thank you both enough for saving my family. Songs shall be sung of your greatness throughout the ages. We'll even have statues of you both made of solid gold," Dawnclaw said.

"Geez you keep complementing us we'll probably get big headed," I said.

"Well keep complementing me if you must," Rage said as I gave him a playful shove.

Razor Beak looked away from us while we were talking before he spotted Gilda.

"Gilda help your old man out grab the keys and unlock these cuffs," Razer Beak said inching closer to Gilda.

"No," Gilda replied with a scowl.

"What don't you say no to your father bitch," Razer Beak said before Rainbow punched Razor Beak across his face.

'No one calls Gilda a bitch asshole!" Rainbow yelled.

"Fuck off you useless cur," Razor Beak shouted back.

I couldn't stand it anymore I grabbed Razor Beak by the throat and lifted him into the air and brought him down on the balcony wall. The impact was hard enough to shatter the rock beneath him.

"Give me one damn good excuse why I shouldn't tear your wings off with my bear hands and toss you over the edge of Canterlot," I said getting into his face.

The look of fear was present on his face he was stuttering to get the words out of his mouth. I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked to see it was Rage. I let go of Razor Beak and some of Dawnclaw's guards took him away. I took a few deep breaths before I looked at Rage and the occupants of the balcony.

"Sorry about that had to let off some steam," I said.

"It's alright dude but I think I'm the one that's keeping you from lousing your cool," Rage said with a laugh.

I removed my helmet before I spoke to Dawnclaw.

"What will happen to Razor Beak and his followers?" I asked.

"I will give his followers a once in a lifetime second chance but Razor Beak will have to face a punishment," Dawnclaw said.

"Understandable I wish you a safe journey and future," I said as I shook his talon.

"I wish you a happy life until we meet again," Dawnclaw said.

I said my goodbye's to the family before Rage left to escort them to the princesses and inform them of the departure. I looked at Gilda and Rainbow who seemed to be feeling better.

"You guys feeling alright?" I asked.

"Much," Gilda said.

"I gotta admit punching Razor Beak in the beak felt so damn awesome," Rainbow said.

"I'll bet," Gilda said as they caught each other’s hands.

"You guys know where the rest of the girls are along with everyone else?" I asked.

"Yeah I think Twi and the others are in the infirmary helping the injured while Shining and Spitfire are helping out the guards rounding up the remaining rebel griffins Spike and our coltfreinds are also helping them out and as for those immortals they stayed with the princesses and Discord," Rainbow said.

"Well I'm gonna go see if I can help them out," I said as I walked into the corridors.

“I can’t believe you took all those griffins head on like that it was crazy you must be an alicorn,” Gilda said.

“I wouldn’t go that far I just did what I always did,” I said.

“Well you certainly have something in there,” Rainbow said.

“Probably luck,” I said simply as we reached the infirmary.

We walked inside and I saw the rest of the girls helping out with the wounded. I walked past a few beds and wished the occupants a swift recovery until I walked over to Pinkie.

“Did I keep my promise Pinkie,” I said getting her attention.

Pinkie turned around and gave me a hug not a bone crushing hug a normal hug soon the others walked over and were glad to see me still in one piece.

“After everything you’ve been through I’m surprised you’re not dead you and Rage have a seriously hard time dying don’t you,” Applejack said.

“Either that or our opponents aren’t skilled enough to kill us,” I said.

“Are you hurt Ash?” Fluttershy asked.

“I’m fine Rage is alright too the rebels beaten and the griffin royal family rescued,” I said.

“Thank goodness,” Rarity said with a sigh

“Anyway shall we go see the princesses?” I asked.

“Yes everything seems to be okay here we’ll head over right now,” Twilight said.

I walked into the throne room along with the others and I was imminently assaulted by an alicorn of the moon by wrapping me into a death hug.

“Ah Luna…Grip…Too…Tight,” I said as her grip increased on my spine.

Luna saw my predicament and dropped me on the ground letting air back into my lungs.

“Auntie if the griffins didn’t kill Ash then you certainly would of if you kept squeezing him like that,” Cadence said.

“Oh Ash I’m so sorry,” Luna said as she kneeled down to help me up.

“No problem you were worried I can understand that,” I said as I stood and took off my helmet.

“You both did very well Ash and Rage,” Celestia said.

“It just goes to show you can’t kill us that easily,” Rage said.

Just then the doors opened to see Shining, Spitfire, Fleetfoot, Spike, Swift Spear, Holy Light, Storm Cloud, Nocturnal Shadow and the stallions walk in.

“Ash, Rage your both alive,” Shining said.

“Well I Pinkie promised we’d still be alive after this mess right,” I said as I fist bumped him.

“Ash how did you get this armour to do all that stuff before,” Twilight said gesturing to armour Swift was wearing.

“I’m calling it immortal armour because its appearance makes it look like an alicorn,” I said.

“Fitting,” Chrysalis said.

“So how does it work,” Shining asked.

“Shadow can I borrow your helmet please?” I asked.

Shadow nodded before she handed me her helmet I removed the horn and pulled out a blue crystal from the empire.

“As soon as I saw these crystals I knew I could do great things with them I placed two of three crystals into the armour depending on what species of will wear it. I placed the magic crystals in the horns of the armour at red crystals in the gauntlets. Finally I placed the green ones in the wings making their opponents believe they are actually alicorns,” I said as I placed the crystal back inside the horn and screwed the horn back on.

“That is amazing,” Twilight said.

“And a real pain in the ass to put together,” I said.

“But what about these things,” Rainbow asked gesturing to the rifle.

“They’re the same as this only they can shoot further,” I said as I pulled out my revolver.

“But how was that able to fire magic,” Twilight asked.

I removed the cylinder inside the gun and showed twilight the blue crystals inside.

“I made cylinder removable for all the weapons for quick ammo change from regular ammo to stun and destructive,” I said as I showed Twilight another three of cylinders the main ammo cylinder wasn’t coloured like the others. The green one was for stun ammo and finely the destructive bullets were blue.

“That’s quite something Ash but what about the spring razor,” Celestia asked.

“Ah I found blue prints for them in my library so I figured I’d put them to good use,” I said.

“Well that’s quite something Ash and I believe I have an idea for you and your immortals,” Celestia said as she walked over to us. “Your immortals shall become your own personal squad.”

“What,” I said.

“Since your troops are quite a team and are capable of handling the most serious of situations. Whenever I get a message from one of the neighbouring kingdoms of distress you and your immortals will answer it. Which means your troops will be moving to Ponyville I can have a small set of barracks set up in the backyard of your home. Also Rage will be assigned to your group as well but will remain here in Canterlot so he can hand you the orders,” Celestia said.

The request took me by surprise but it took Rage and my new troops by storm they were so excited on what was going to happen.

“Guess you’re coming home with me you lot,” I said to the troops.

“Looking forward to it Ash,” Holy Light said as he held out his hand for a high five.

I high fived before I turned to the immortals.

“All right you lot grab your gear and let’s get a move on train leaves soon so I expect you to be ready,” I said.

“Right,” the four said in sync before they left.

Then my friends and I left the room to go pack our things leaving the princesses, Discord and Shining alone.

“So Luna where exactly were you last night?” Celestia asked.

“I was out stargazing with Ash,” Luna said.

“What about when you went to bed,” Celestia said.

“We returned to our bedrooms,” Luna lied.

“So you don’t know anything about this,” Chrysalis said as she showed Luna the photo of her and Ash sleeping with their wings wrapped around each other.

“Ok fine I asked Ash if we could sleep there last night but when it got cold we wrapped our wings around each other and Ash sang the lullaby mother sang for us,” Luna admitted.

“Our old lullaby Ash sang it,” Discord said in surprise.

“Yes and while he sang he scratched behind my ears and it was so amazing I was asleep in seconds,” Luna sighed as she remembered the feeling.

“How can being scratched behind the ears feel nice?” Cadence asked.

“Why don’t you see for yourself,” Luna said gesturing for Shining to try.

Shining walked over to Cadence and scratched behind her ear.

“Ow there was more pain then pleasure Auntie Luna,” Cadence said as she flinched away from the hand.

“That’s weird try with me Shining Armour,” Luna said.

Shining walked over to Luna and scratched behind her ear only getting the same results.

“I don’t understand when Ash did it, it was much better then that,” Luna said.

“Maybe it’s a skill only humans have,” Celestia suggested.

“Maybe,” Luna said.

“Well next time I see Ash I ask if what Luna said is true I think I’ll enjoy it,” Cadence said.

“What!” Luna and Shining said in sync.

“You stay away from him Cadence you already have a husband,” Luna said in a protective way.

“Relax you two I wouldn’t leave Shining for anything or anypony he’s too cute for me to leave also is that a hint of love I detect in your words auntie Luna,” Cadence said with a smirk causing Luna to clamp a hand over her mouth. “Oh by Celestia’s enormous flanks did you and Ash kiss?” Cadence asked.

“Hey my flanks are not that big even if they were I’m proud of it because it makes me sexier then you Cadence,” Celestia scowled.

“In your dreams,” Cadence said.

“Actually she doesn’t dream about stuff like that,” Dream Catcher pointed out.

“Anyway did you kiss Ash?” Cadence asked when she turned to Luna to find she wasn’t there anymore. “Dang it she got away,” Cadence said with a pout.

Author's Notes:

A demonstration of how Ash fights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKPtdDDkqbI