Fire and Blood (Re-Edited)

Solar breathed heavy as he pushed his body to the limit. He had finally started to use weights to increase his strength, though he didn't have to. He put down the barbell he was holding and slowly rose up. He slowly walked over to the dumb bells and began to do curls. He knew he had to get in shape since he was a guard now.

Two years ago Solar graduated from Captain Stonewall and given the honor of being a royal guard to his mother. But he declined so that he could continue being a prince. He wanted the guard training, so he knew how to defend himself. He also wanted it to protect his family, though Cadance was protected by Shining, while he had to defend Twilight. His training may have been over, but he still trained like he was never going to graduate.

"Well, I thought I might find you here."

Solar looked back to see Night Light with his pipe in his mouth. Solar set the dumb bells down and took a seat as he began to drink from his water bottle.

"How can I help you Light." Said Solar

"Well, first how is the journal translation coming." Said Light

"Well, a slow process. But I think I'm close to getting a couple of the pages translated. Though I do know one thing from the little, I translated. It seems to be a collection of all the wars that have happened across Equis." Said Solar

"Hm, that does sound fascinating. Now I got a second thing for you." Said Light

"That would be." Said Solar

"Well you and Twilight are now officially sixteen, and soon you will be asking my daughter for her hand in marriage, in time. So I was looking into some of the old laws that contain to the Royals of Equestria. Well, I found an interesting one. Since Twilight is the private student to Celestia, she is considered royalty. So any other royal male can ask for her hand in marriage. So I have brought over a few things to help you with that," said Light tossing Solar a small black box.

Solar caught the box in his hands and flipped the lid. Inside were two steel rings. Solar looked up at Night Light as he blew out his smoke.

"There called promise rings. They symbolize that you and Twilight promise each other to each other and that you will marry in time. But since Twilight isn't wearing one, any Equestrian noble can ask her hand for the same promise. I know it might sound crazy, but it is still a good idea to do it." Said Light

"Thank you Light, once I'm done with my workout. I'll go ask Twilight to promise herself to me." Said Solar

"Well, I'm glad you love my daughter. I'm also pleased to be soon calling you a son-in-law. But I do have a question to ask." Said Light

"What Night Light?" Asked Solar closing the box

"You will protect my daughter. I never thought I would have to let her go. But I know you are the right one for her." Said Light

Solar and stood up. Solar stretched out his hand to Night Light. Night Light looked at his hand and shook it.

"No worries sir. I will always keep your daughter's interests before mine. I can promise you that I will always keep Twilight safe." Said Solar

"Thank you, Solar. Well, I will get going. I expect my daughter to come home screaming her head off that you promised yourself to her." Said Light

"Well as soon as I shower and get in clean clothes, I will ask Twilight. You're more than welcome to stay Light. You should see her face when I do." Said Solar

"No worries, the whole family is here to see it. So I do hope you don't get cold feet." Said Light

"Please, if I could ask your daughter on a date and make her my special somepony than I can ask her to promise herself to me. I guess I'll see you soon." Said Solar

"You to Solar." Said Light

The two left the training hall went their separate ways.

***

Solar was throwing on his shirt and made sure everything was nice. He chuckled to himself of how much he had grown. His newest doctors thought he would be the height of his mother by the time he was done growing. He was still impressed he was still growing, but Solar shrugged it off as whatever he was. He had lost any desire to figure out what he was. As far as he was concerned, he was a pony.

He heard a knock on the door. He raised his eyebrow to it. He didn't think anypony was coming by his room. But he still answered the knock.

"You may enter." Said Solar

Shining came in huffing and puffing. Shining was exhausted and trying to catch his breath. Solar just looked at him as he put the box into his pocket.

"What's up Shining?" Asked Solar coming over to him.

"Big...problem...need...to...get to the throne room," said Shining catching his breath.

"What problem?" Asked Solar

"Somepony is asking for Twilight's hand in promise." Said Shining

Solar's mind froze that somepony was trying to promise himself to his special somepony. He felt his anger start to rise as somepony was trying to steal his mare. But he remembered what Night Light was talking about and why gave him the rings. His mind was thinking about everything that had happened to him.

Did Night Light know that another Equestrian Royal was coming back. Is that the main reason he gave me the rings. But who else in Equestria is royal. All I'm certain is that my mother, Luna who is still on the moon, me and Cadance are the only royals. But there seems to be one that I've never met. Solar looked at Shining and began to run down the halls. Shining following close behind him.

***

They soon reached the throne room. The guards opened the door for Solar. Shining still huffing and puffing behind him. Solar looked around for the pony that was stepping on his mare. He spotted the stallion. He was apparently trying to get his mare. He felt his anger rise even more. The stallion was about his age. He had a white coat and blond mane. He had a gold star with purple points coming out of it for a cutie mark. He had on a nice white suit. Solar quickly marched over to the stallion. Twilight saw Solar and rushed over to him.

"Oh Solar, I'm so happy that you came." Said Twilight

"Well, the rumors are true. A monkey is living in the castle, posing as a prince." Said the stallion

"Now who in Tartarus are you." Said Solar

"I thought you would have heard of me." Said the stallion

"Well, I haven't." Said Solar

"Well, I'm Prince Blueblood."

What?! There is another prince. But why wouldn't my mom tell me about him? But where has he been for the last sixteen years? Plus why return now. Celestia came down to her son.

"Solar this is my nephew and your other cousin." Said Celestia

"Wait, I have another cousin." Said Solar

"Yes, but Blueblood's family has been touring Eques since he was five. So you never had a chance to meet him. But Blueblood this isn't the time for this." Said Celestia

"Please Auntie, I have the right under the law to ask your student for her hand in promising each other to each other." Said Blueblood.

"My mother's student has a name. Her name is Twilight Sparkle. But I don't understand why you want to promise yourself to her when you don't even know her." Said Solar

"So who cares, I'm a prince and your not." Said Blueblood

"I am a prince. I'm Prince Solar Flare." Said Solar

"So you are going to propose to her." Said Blueblood

"Of course." Said Solar

Twilight started to blush. He was going to ask me to promise myself to him. I can't believe he was doing that. I never thought I would see the day Solar would promise himself to me. Well until he marries me. But I wouldn't have thought he would go for promise rings. But guess with this royal law, it's not a crazy idea.

"Ha, now that is funny. The thing thinks he has a right to promise himself to this mare. You aren't even a pony, so you can't even promise yourself to Twilight. So get out of the way and let a real pony promise himself to her." Said Blueblood

"Now wait one minute." Twilight came in between the two. "This is my life we're talking about here. So I have a right to choose who I want to promise myself to, and I decide to stay with my coltfriend, Solar."

"Thanks, Twi." Said Solar

"Sadly, that won't work. The law explicitly states that the royal males only have the choose of the royal mare. It also states that any students of royalty are considered royal. Sorry Twilight, but you can't choose." Said Celestia

"Who created that dumb law?" Asked Twilight, crossing her arms over her chest.

"My mother did after she was how royalty was fooling around. So this was a way for royal mares to find royal males. They would promise each other to each other. I have meant to have the law reexamined. But I guess I didn't get it in time. Though Solar has as much a right to promise himself to Twilight as you do Blueblood." Said Celestia

"Well, then how do we settle this then." Said Solar

"I have the answer."

They all looked to see Stonewall came into the throne room. Age had taken a toll on his body. He was walking a little slower and moving much slower. Solar felt sorry for his old captain and friend. He was aging before his eyes. He knew that in a year, he would retire and call for his replacement. Of Course, Solar had asked to stay out since he had decided that he just wanted the training. He didn't feel like he should be the captain while being a prince. But Solar knew that Shining was the next best for the job.

"I have been looking into the old laws that Celestia's and Luna's parents put in years ago. It seems if two royal stallions are after the same royal mare's hand in promise. Then the two will fight. The winner has the right to ask for the promise of the mare. The loser gets nothing out of it. Since Blueblood and Solar are looking to pledge themselves to Twilight, I see no reason why we don't follow the old laws." Said Stonewall

"I'm up for a fight." Said Solar

"Well I'm not usually one for fighting, but in this case. I will fight you." Said Blueblood

"Then it is settled. Prince Blueblood and Prince Solar Flare will fight to see who gets to ask Twilight for her promise." Said Stonewall

***

"Well, this is not how I thought I would see Solar proposing promise rings to my daughter." Said Light

Night Light, Twilight Velvet, Shining Armor, Cadance, Celestia, and Twilight looked over the battlefield as Solar stood on one side with his workout clothes. Blueblood on the other end in a nice set of workout clothes.

"Even his workout clothing is high class. I already see a spoiled rich boy." Said Twilight

"I still can't believe we are falling old laws." Said Cadance

"True niece, but Blueblood brought them up. All we can do is cheer for Solar." Said Celestia

Stonewall walked up to the middle of them. "This fight for the promise of Twilight Sparkle will begin. The challengers will be Prince Blueblood and Prince Solar Ignition Flare. The fight will be a first to pin match. Magic is allowed, but nothing illegal. Now this battle will begin when the horn blows. Ready your weapons."

Stonewall exited the middle of the battlefield and headed up to be next to the princess. They watched as Blueblood pulled out a sword. Solar began to create his Strike Blades. He got down into his stance. Celestia looked at Stonewall with concerned eyes. She hadn't told her son everything about Blueblood.

Stay strong no matter what happens, my son.

Twilight looked down at the two as they stood ready to attack each other. Win this Solar for us both. I know you can.

Solar and Blueblood stared down each other. They waited for the signal to begin. Stonewall turned to the guard next to him and nodded. The guard quickly took up a bugle and placed it to his lips. He took a breath for blowing the sound of the horn. The noise instantly hit the ears of both challengers, and they reached each other.

Solar and Blueblood clashed swords, and the sound of metal hitting magic echoed. They soon pushed off from each other. Solar quickly rushed Blueblood, but he easily moved out of the way of Solar's attack. Solar stopped and went at him again. Blueblood dodged it and struck him hard in the back. Solar was sent tumbling towards the ground. He began to cough up blood.

It's not possible, he's moving faster than I can see him. How can he move faster than my senses can pick him up? Now I got a bad feeling as to how this battle will go. Solar quickly picked himself off the ground. He waved Blueblood to come and strike him. Blueblood smirked and ran towards him. The two began to meet in constant blade action. But Solar was barely able to stop some of the attacks.

Solar blocked one but wasn't fasten enough to prevent another and felt the cold metal of Blueblood's sword strike his chest. He quickly cartwheeled back to see he was bleeding. This can't be possible. I am not able to see a single attack he is making. How can he be fast enough to break my heightened senses? Now I know this is going to be bad. If I can't even defend myself, then how I am I going to be able to fight him.

Solar went rushing back in to strike Blueblood down. Twilight covered her mouth. She couldn't believe she watched as blood came from her lover.

"Princess, how is Blueblood faster than Solar." Said Twilight

"Sadly, Blueblood spent his time traveling also learning combat. He must have studied the files on my son and his abilities. He trained his body to outwit Solar's abilities somehow. I'm afraid my son will have to learn a new bag of tricks to beat Blueblood." Said Celestia

"But how did he get Solar's file." Said Shining

"Easy, he is a prince. He has the authority to look into his family line. I fear that Blueblood might have planned on this the whole time." Said Celestia

"Damn, Solar is in for a fight. I thought he was hard, but it seems that Solar has found somepony that can put up a fight against him." Said Shining

This makes no sense, why would Prince Blueblood plan this all out, unless that has to be the reason. He wants to be next to the throne. Before Celestia didn't have a son and Blueblood would have inherited the throne. But since Solar was declared the rightful heir, Blueblood found another way around it. If he can get my daughter's hand in promise, then he can get right over Solar for the throne. Just another attempt for his worthless family to get their hands on the throne. But Solar is no push-over, he can do things that blow the minds of anypony. I have faith he can do this. Night Light looked down at the fight.

Solar was breathing heavily as he slowly rose his body. Blueblood stood proud and mighty. Solar quickly released his Strike Blades. Blueblood gave a nice laugh.

"Giving up already." Said Blueblood

"Not exactly, I have to fight this a different way." Said Solar

He started to concentrate his magic again. Blueblood knew that he was trying to create something. Not this time. He quickly rushed Solar and with a slash, made another cut across his chest. Solar stepped back grabbing the spot. He looked at his hand as blood was covering it, but not a lot. He growled at Blueblood.

"Now come on, I'm not going to give you an upper hand anytime in this fight." Said Blueblood

He once again rushed Solar. All Solar could do was dodge and get cut up a few times. Blueblood smiled as he looked at his challenger. Solar had cuts all across his arms and on his face. Twilight couldn't believe her eyes. No pony could believe what they were seeing. Night Light only chewed the end of the pipe.

Solar was becoming exhausted, and Blueblood knew it. He quickly ran forward and with a swift kick to the chest, sent Solar flying. He smashed into a wall and slid down to the ground. All Twilight could do was scream.

"SOLAR!"

"Well that was interesting, but it seems I have won this fight. Give in Solar. I promise I'll make sure to take good care of Twilight for you," said Blueblood flicking back his hair.

Solar began to laugh as he slowly rose his body up. He spat out the blood in his mouth onto the floor. He wiped his chin and walked back to the field. Blueblood only blinked at him. Solar smirked as he began to speak.

"You think one kick will put me down. Sorry Blueblood, but I do have to give a hand to you. I did love this fight. It was able to teach me how to fight even better and how to use my senses much better. Now I think it's time for the turning point of this battle," he then once again charged his magic.

"Not again, don't you learn." Said Blueblood

"Oh yes, I do." Said Solar

As Blueblood got close, he was blasted back by a wave of energy. Blueblood walloped the ground and saw that rings of magic were surrounding Solar, like a shield.

"I like to call it Solar Waves. Now I can do what I want to do before." Said Solar

He began to concentrate his magic around his hands. Blueblood growled as he got up and tried to attack, but the wave pushed him back. Solar soon had the energy where he needed it. He smiled as he looked at Blueblood.

"Now let's fight for real." Said Solar

He began to turn the sphere of magic into a weapon. He moved one hand to create a large blade from it. The other hand began to create the handle. All the ponies were stunned with awe. Solar quickly turned it orange and placed it on his shoulders. He put the sun in the middle splitting the blade and handle. On the end of the handle was a moon. Needles came out of the sides, which were ninety degrees angles. Solar smirked as he held his second weapon.

"Let me introduce you to my second creation. This is my Fire Great Blade." Said Solar

"That is one cool looking great sword." Said Shining

"To think even that Solar was able to create such a weapon is amazing." Said Cadance

"I understand now." Everypony looked at Night Light. "Solar figured he couldn't get a hit on Blueblood, so he would learn how he fought. But he needed to do it without a weapon. The reason for breaking down his Strike Blades. Now I think he understands how Blueblood fights. So this should now start to get interesting." Said Light

They all turned their attention down to the battle in front of them. Twilight only had one thing on her mind. Win Solar, win for me. Solar smirked as he got into his battle stance and waved to Blueblood. Blueblood quickly made his way to him. Solar smirked as he swung out his sword and the two once again clanked. But Blueblood was the one sweating as he tried to push against Solar. But Solar was pushing him back.

"What's up Blueblood, run out of steam. Here let me help speed up this dual." Said Solar

He pushed Blueblood back. He gripped the handle of his blade with both hands and swung it hard. It cut right through Blueblood's sword. Blueblood stared at his cut sword. Solar quickly leaped away to get a little distance.

"I was impressed how you were able to match me. No doubt in my mind, you trained for this day. I understand now, why you want Twilight. Since I'm the official son of Princess Celestia, I have the right to the throne before you. But if you promise yourself to Twilight and she does the same, then you have the throne before me. But sadly this fight is mine. I had you beat the stuffing out of me, so I could learn how you fight. Sometimes we got to get hurt to understand how something works. So I think it's time we finish this battle for good." Solar smashed his sword into the ground and began to form a sphere of energy. But it quickly became orange and Solar looked at Blueblood as it started to spin in his hand. It started to collect energy and become stronger. Blueblood could feel the energy Solar was creating. "Here it comes cousin. Solar Blast."

Solar pointed his hands out to Blueblood, and a powerful blast of magic came from the attack. It went barreling towards Blueblood. He tried to place a shield up, but it tore right through it and walloped Blueblood in the chest. Solar quickly picked up his sword and touched the ground.

"Ground Blast." Said Solar

Orange smoke began to fill the field the two were fighting on. Blueblood quickly used his horn to break away the smoke. But it was already too late. Solar had leaped into the air. He had Fire Ball Strike already in his other hand. But he placed it into the middle of his blade, and it started to transform around his right arm. Blueblood could only watch in horror as Solar started to pour magic into his newly covered arm.

"That is amazing." Said Shining

"The magic Solar is using is beyond any I have seen him use before." Said Light

"Solar Fist." Said Solar

He started now to descend back down at Blueblood. The magic began to form around his fist to create a powerful punch. Blueblood was completely stunned that this was happening to him. He had trained all his life to be a great fighter. But now he was going to lose to this monkey. Solar soon enough reached Blueblood and in a tremendous explosion sent him flying across the battlefield. Solar went over and placed his foot on his back.

"Cousin, I win." Said Solar

The ponies rooting for Solar cheered as they went down to the battlefield and started to congratulate Solar. He thanked them all and hugged his mother tight and gave Twilight a kiss.

"How did you do that fist?" Asked Shining

"I'm not too sure. All I could think of was seeing an end to this fight. Then the next thing I knew I saw this design for the fist in my mind. Though as soon as I used it, I lost it. So I'm not too sure if I'll be able to do it again." Said Solar

"Well, I'm just happy you won and one for thing Solar." Said Twilight

"What?" Asked Solar

Twilight raised her hand and slapped him hard on the face, surprising everypony around them. Solar rubbed the spot but saw tears running down her face. "I thought I was going to lose you. You took taking damage to your body as a joke. You were bleeding and how can you take it as a joke. I don't want to see in the hospital after every fight. Please don't put that on me."

Solar walked forward and hugged her tight. He quickly calmed her down.

"I'm sorry Twilight, but I'm a guard, and I will get a little banged up from time to time. It's nothing to get worried over. My magic keeps me safe." He said

She pushed him away. "But what happens when your magic can't protect you. I don't want to see you on a hospital bed. I can't deal with that. So please don't think your some immortal pony that can't die. You are mortal Solar, and you can die like any other pony. So please don't go crazy with your magic. I can't deal with losing you."

"Alright Twilight, I promise you that I will watch how I fight. I don't like it when you cry. So I think I have an idea to help you stop crying." He pulled out the box. "Twilight would you do me the honor and promise yourself to me." Said Solar opening the box.

"Oh Solar, of course, I would love to. As long as you promise yourself to me." Said Twilight

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Said Solar

Solar pulled out the metal rings and placed one on Twilight's finger. She grabbed one and put it on his finger. They then kissed to declare each other promised to each other. Blueblood only watched as his chance to get the throne was gone. He growled under his breath. Shining was once again was leaking liquid pride. Cadance held him as he cried.

"Why is it so sweet?" Said Shining

"No this can't be, I will not lose to a monkey," said Blueblood getting up.

"Nephew, it is over. Now respect your prince." Said Celestia

"That is not the prince that will rule me. Plus this fight is not over yet. For if I can't have her, no pony can." Said Blueblood

He charged a magic attack and sent it flying at Twilight. But Solar took the attack and was sent flying again into the wall. A few guard went over to Solar and saw that he was knocked out and his body was smoking from the attack. Everypony looked at Blueblood.

"Well, the monkey had it coming to him." Said Blueblood

"You...you...you...you will pay!" Screamed Twilight

She ran forward and with a hard smack to his face sending Blueblood spinning towards the ground, which knocked him out cold. She then began to calm down.

"No pony hurts my coltfriend, expect for my brother and me." Said Twilight

Shining was laughing his ass off as he looked at Blueblood. Cadance was just shaking her head back or forth.

"What, he had it coming to him. It was either going to be my sister or me. But it's so much funnier with Twilight knocking him out silly." Said Shining

***

Twilight sat next to Solar's bed with a book in her hands. She had asked to stay by her future husband's bedside. Of course, her parents told her that it was okay. Celestia had made a bed chamber up for her when she was ready to sleep. She had watched as a few guards set Solar in his bedroom. He had three broken ribs from the attack by Blueblood plus a minor concussion. But nothing else. Twilight was happy for that. She had decided to be around when Solar woke up.

She sighed as she looked to see that it was starting to become eleven o'clock at night. She pinched the bridge between her eyes. She looked down at Solar as his chest slowly went up and down. She felt a tear leave her eye.

"You promised not to get hurt." She said

"Twilight."

Twilight looked to see Solar coming out of his coma of sorts. She smiled as she saw his orange eyes. She quickly hugged him, but Solar retaliated with pain. Twilight quickly got off of him.

"Sorry Solar." She said

"No problem Twi, not your fault. I was the one who put myself in front of that attack." He said

"But why?" Asked Twilight

"Because I promised your father that I would always protect you. I know I promised you I would watch out. But at times I have to take the punishment to keep you safe. It's my job as a guard to keep those I love safe." He said

"Solar, you are all kinds of stupid and loving." Said Twilight

"I know." He said

Soon the clock in his room chimed off that it was eleven o'clock at night. Twilight got up and started to leave, but felt a hand grab her. Solar slowly pulled over to him. He gave her a gentle kiss. She slowly climbed into his bed and pulled herself under the covers. She laid her head gently on his chest, not to hurt his ribs. She held him tight as if he was going to disappear. She quickly fell asleep on his chest. He stroked her mane and looked over at his desk. He used his magic to pull over the photo album. He had found some of the pages were pages he could record his thoughts. So he started to record the thoughts he had in his head. He pulled over a quill and ink. He opened it to a new page. He then began to write his thoughts down.

Everyday I still wonder if I'm living in a dream. I wonder if this is just an illusion. As if I made this world up and in reality, I was somewhere else. Some days I wonder if I'm dying or dead and this is a hallucination of the life I want. But when I kiss Twilight's soft lips, I know that I'm not dreaming. The love between us is real and not some fantasy. When I feel her head lying on my chest, I know this is real. But I now it all to be true from the fact that I can touch and feel her. No dream or hallucination can make that happen. No, this is real. Everything that has happened to me for the past sixteen years has always plagued my mind. But now with Twilight in my life, I know now that it was all real. So I'm writing these words to tell my future self never to doubt what is real and what is fake. I'm not too sure what the future holds for me. But I do know one thing. Twilight will be in it. So I write these words, so no matter what happens to me, I can always remember that this did all happen.

He placed the album back down with the quill and ink. He used his magic to turn out the lights. He gently wrapped Twilight around him. He didn't want to wake her. He gave a kiss on the head, and she smiled in her sleep. He smiled back as he held her in his arms. He felt as light as a feather. He slowly closed his eyes and let sleep take him. He hadn't even realized that his door slowly close.

Celestia felt a tear run down her face. She then felt a hand rest on her shoulder. She looked back to see Captain Stonewall and his smile. Even though he aged with time, his smile never did. The two slowly walked away leaving Solar and Twilight to rest together in peace and quiet.

Author's Notes:

So this took a while longer than I had planned. So I'm sorry that this took so long. I had college classes and homework piling up like crazy. Not mentioning I sure didn't feel that well one day. So this one took a little longer, but here it is. Now I also have a few things to talk about for this note.

First off, yes Blueblood was in this one. I knew that sooner or later I should have Solar take on Blueblood, well that is this chapter. I know I kind of made a dumb law to pit these two together. Well, it was a dumb law that led to a nice fight.

Second is Solar's new powers. Three of the four will be seen more often. First is Solar Waves, Fire Great Blade, and Solar Blast. Solar Fist will be an attack that will come again much later in the story. For now Solar had it to win this fight. Next up, Solar will use his great sword more often and he will have probably at least on more weapon. But will come later on. Plus a few other magic attacks later on.

Last is a little sad, there will be no opener for this season. Sorry, but I just couldn't find the time to build one. But the second season of Solar Son will have one. But it will be just one chapter and that's it. So you can go back and watch it to began a chapter or watch it once. But I will not copy it to every chapter.

Now speaking of this season of Solar Son, it's time to close it out. I have only two chapters left in this season. But I won't spoil anything about them. So you will all just have to wait, like good little children. But that doesn't mean this story is over. Far from it, for we have plenty of seasons to follow and plenty for me to write.

Now as always: like, comment, follow, share and tell. Now I will say goodbye to you all. Bye bye internet world.