Chapter 30

“Something worth fighting for.”

North Star rushes over to Pine’s unconscious frame covered in burns. He see’s Sugar Cube his eyes were blue again then Sugar Cube goes over his body then picks up his head and checks his breathing and places a hoof on his neck.

Then he said “He’s in shock but his breathing is normal and he has circulation he’s fine.”

North Star sighs then he see’s Core and Obsidian trot up as Celestia Lance and Brimstone landed then North star went over to Celestia who was still shaken up.

North Star then says, “You’re doing okay?”

Princess Celestia looked up and said “Yeah I’ll be fine.”

The chaos ponies with Black blood trotted up with his army behind him.  He then shouted “Obsidian we have unfinished business.”

Obsidian got up then North Star got up then shouted “I’m not going to allow my friend to die for you Black blood. I’ll kill every pony here if that’s what it takes.”

Black blood chuckled and said, “I don’t care for his life. But I respect his guts if you help me with a problem of mine I’ll lend you my soldiers on your attack on Omega’s tower.”

Obsidian then said “What problem?”

He chuckled and then said, “Five years ago we were going to attack Equestria from the south during King Sombra’s war. However, the two chieftains of the chaos ponies died mysteriously we have no idea who killed them but it caused a civil war. By the time, it was done the war was over and we had no reason to attack. Yet another chaos pony took half of the army and has them under his rule I do not want another pointless war. Yet Obsidian you have king Sombra’s blood and if you challenge him and kill him in single combat then hand him his army to me then I’ll be in your debt.”

Princess Celestia laughed and said, “So you can attack Equestria later on?”

Black blood chuckled then said, “I have no desire to take Equestria most of my soldiers died in king Sombra’s war this all that’s left tell me do you think we would stand a chance? I’m done with war.”

Obsidian then said, “What about later on?”

Black blood then said, “You don’t get it? We can’t even breed; Chaos gave only gave males his power.”

Obsidian then said, “So in other words you just want complete control.”

He nods then said, “I’ll lend you my troops to destroy Omega as well.”

Princess Celestia then turns to Obsidian then said, “Were still taking a risk here.”

North Star nods then said “Obsidian you’re still risking your life and if you die then your sacrifice would be for nothing.”  Obsidian then said, “Let’s try this. It’s a way to avoid more bloodshed.”

Sugar cube sighed then said, “I agree with Obsidian. Obsidian is good with a sword and we will stand a better chance attacking Omega’s tower with an army.”

PrincessCelestia then said, “Will he keep his word and not attack Equestria?”

North Star then said “With that meager force? He won’t gain anything if he did it’s why he tried to make Obsidian to give him princess Cadence it’s just a grab for power he’s grasping at straws.”

Obsidian looked over them then said, “Should we vote?”

North Star said, “No this is up to you. You were going to give your life for us and it should be you to decide if you want we can fight our way through them but if you want to do this. Then I won’t stop you.”

Obsidian then said, “I can do this.” He looks over at Black Blood then said, “Fine I’ll take your offer.” He nods then said, “Follow me.”

Black Blood then leads them through the valley across the wasteland. North Star placed Pine on Brimstone’s back then he trotted next to Celestia as his allies lead the way. Then they came upon a village of huts crafted with stone. Across the village was a river of lava that circled the area here they entered the village and across the river of lava was another set of stone huts. There was a chaos Pegasus his wings were bright red but his coat and mane were a deep black he wore thick black armor and his eyes were a blood red he also wore his great sword at his side. He smirked as he saw the chaos ponies enter

The Pegasus then shouted, “It seems that Black blood failed or we would be heading to Equestria by now.”

Black blood then said “Omega would of turned us into his slaves if these equestrians didn’t came along now I may not have a chance against you but there is a pony here who thinks he can defeat you..”

he spat then shouted “who?”

Obsidian came forward then black blood said “King Sombra’s heir Obsidian.”

The pegsaus laughed then said, “That’s supposed to scare me?”

Obsidian came forward and then he placed his right hoof behind him attached his sword then said, “For the honor of the crystal empire I challenge you to a fight to the death for the chaos pony army.”

The pegsaus then said, “So you’re working for Black Blood correct?”

Obsidian then said “Does it matter or are you too scared to prove yourself?”

the pegsaus then took out his sword then said “The name’s Fury.”

Obsidian came forward and the two stood over the bridge that spanned the river of lava Then Obsidian stood on his hind legs and readied himself. Then Fury flew at Obsidian at a break neck speed then as he collided into Obsidian’s sword he blocked his attack then threw him back and then jumped backward to give himself more room. Then Fury gets up then reared up and then with single thrust downward tires to cut Obsidian in two he blocks the attack then he jumps back to avoid an upper slash. Then he thrusts his sword forward at Fury but he parries the blow and then tries to stab back Obsidian blocks his attack with his left front leg and the sword penetrates his armor and bites flesh. Obsidian groans as blood poured out. He then breathes slowly and then he removes his leg fast and trots back then Fury comes forward with another stab. Then Obsidian blocks the attack and then blocks Fury’s next set of stabs then Fury flies backward and tries to see a way though his defense. He then stabs forward and then Obsidian slashes his sword downward hitting Fury’s blade then he slams his face into Fury’s nose breaking it he groans as he holds his broken nose then Obsidian Comes up behind him and slashes his heels on his hind legs.

He then lowers his sword on Fury’s neck and then said “Yield.”

Fury roared, “I will never yield.”

Obsidian then said “then what? Die for honor? Like you had any to begin with.”

Black Blood came over then with his giant Axe shouted “Obsidian remember our deal. Fury has been bested and he has to die.”

Obsidian then shouted, “Aren’t you all tired of fighting and death living in this wasteland?”

The chaos ponies starred at him then Obsidian then shouted, “My father fought and killed and look where that got him? He is nothing now. He is a soul forever trapped and can never find peace. You choose to become chaos ponies’ maybe there is a way to go back to being normal ponies.”

Black Blood roared as he rushed Obsidian. Obsidian blocks his attack on the bridge and jumps back.

Then Black Blood shouted, “Even if there was a way we would never leave this is who we are! This is what we choose to be!”

He then started to slash his axe against Obsidian then Sugar Cube jumped in front of Obsidian. Then Black blood stood back then North Star teleported in front of him then Lance flew down then Celestia flew down. Then Core galloped next to them.

Then Obsidian said “This is my choice to stand by those who would fight for something bigger then themselves.”

   Black blood watched as one by one the chaos ponies threw their weapons on the ground and they bowed then Black blood shouted “This wasn’t supposed to happen I’ll kill you I’ll kill all of you.”

But not a single pony moved or cared.

Obsidian held out his hoof then said, “Join because you want to Black blood. You still have that choice.”

Black blood roared then shouted, “I will then kill you Obsidian.”

He roars as he recklessly throws himself at them then Princess Celestia blasts him with magic and then he’s thrown to the ground.

Then Princess Celestia said, “If you truly wish to let go of your evil ways and fight for Equestria then come near me.”

She flies into the air and with the elements of harmony beamed down on the chaos ponies. They grew brown manes and yellow green and blue their eyes turned back from red to blue brown yellow and green.

They all starred at each other as they picked up their weapons and shouted “We fight for you princess Celestia!”

Then Fury was now a red Pegasus with yellow and blue eyes he then stares up at princess Celestia and said “I feel like an idiot.”

Obsidian starred at Black blood that has not changed then shouted, “You’re all pussies! You think Celestia will save you when Omega takes over!”

Then Obsidian came forth and said “You gave King Sombra his army laid waste to the crystal empire, you had a hoof in my mother’s death, and her husband and you were going to make my sister a concubine. If I was any weaker, I would kill you here and now. But I am not, we have more strength then you because we choose when to fight and we choose to spare lives not take them.” Black Blood then said “Go to hell.”

He then took out his axe then Celestia stood in her full glory then with the elements of harmony blasted Black blood he screamed then he fell with a giant hole in his chest.

The next day as the reformed Chaos, ponies were gathering themselves. North Star then went to a small stone hut with Celestia inside she was trotting back and forth.

Then North Star said, “Hey just wanted stop to see how you’re doing.”

She smiled and nods then said, “I’m fine. “

North Star nods then comes in with a water skin and gave it to her she lifted it with her magic and drank greedily. She then said, “It’s so hot here. Thank you.”

North Star nods then said, “There’s a natural stream near here and there’s wild berries. Pine is also doing okay.”

She looked over then said, “I’m just emotional right now all this stress is probably finally taking its toll.”

North Star went up to her and then said, “Were almost there. I looked at the map I have and from here Omega’s tower is only a week away.”

She then said, “I...”

North Star held her then she said, “What’s going to happen when we reach Omega’s tower?”

North Star then said, “You know what’s going to happen. I’m not coming back.”

She felt a tear running down her cheek then she said, “I have a question I don’t have any regret I feel like I’m ready but what about you?”

North Star held her then said, “I’m ready I’ve been ready since the day I left the pool of Reflection. Omega has to be stopped at any cost.”

She then said “even if?” She stopped herself then she looked at him.

Then he said “Even if what?”

Princess Celestia starred at him then she said, “I’m pregnant.”

North Star stops himself then stares at the ground then he had tears welling up in his eyes then said, “When did you know?”

Celestia then said, “For the past month every other week I’ve been throwing up and I haven’t bled since I left Canterlot.”

North Star looked at her then said, “I’m sorry for leaving you behind.”

Celestia went up to him then said, “You’re not. We both chose this, we both fought for this.”

North Star went up to her then he hugs her then laughs and then she hugs him close then they kiss then he said “I know we usually name our fillies after their born but let’s pick a name now.”

Princess Celestia then said, “We don’t even know if it’s a boy or a girl?”

North Star then said, “Let’s pick something that can work for both. Sun bright?”

Princess Celestia laughed, “Never. What about Sun Dancer?”

North Star “That sounds perfect, that can work.”

He looked up at Celestia then said, “Will you tell the court?”

Princess Celestia then said “I will have no choice you are the father and if you did live. I would marry you.”

North Star laughed then said “If I did live I would of bought you a ring and asked myself.” He then looked at her then said,”

Just tell our filly that I loved him or her that if I could. I would have been there for every second from the day he or she was born.”

Princess Celestia then said, “I will. I will tell him or her how brave you were how much you sacrificed.”

Then he let her go and said, “Promise you’ll stay strong. Do not let my end mean yours as well you keep living. For Sun Dancer.”

She then said “I promise.”

Then she drank the rest of her water skin then said, “Should we tell the rest?”

He shakes his head then said, “Not now, we need to stay focused. However, thank you for telling me.”

He looked up with tears in his eyes then he wipes them away with his right front hoof then said, “I’m fine, I got to get focused now.”

He then heaves out a sigh got stern then leaves the tent.

The next morning, Princess Celestia went to Pine’s tent and he was bandaged up he was sitting in a cot and was looking at the ring on his neck then said “Princess Celestia. You missed North Star and the rest they all were here a second ago”

Celestia smirked and said, “You don’t have to be formal. I just wanted to thank you.”

Pine nods then said, “I knew she wouldn’t kill me. She could of but she didn’t.”

She then said, “How are you holding up though?”

Pine then said, “I’m doing fine. I made my peace with Luna months ago.”

She then said “yet you still wear her ring.”

Pine then looked up then said, “Tell me if North Star died you won’t stop loving him would you?”

Princess Celestia looked up then she said, “No, I guess that’s also why I came how do you do it? Keep yourself strong?”

Pine then said, “Well Luna isn’t dead but I’ll be before she returns. So in the end I deal with the fact that she is gone and everything that happened, happened for a reason. We are not perfect not even Alicorns we have these things called emotions that make us do stupid shit and before we can stop ourselves, we end up with a mess. I guess I learned early on that when shit happens all you can really do is pick yourself up and keep moving forward.”

She nods then said “thank you. I hope you get well. I really do.”

Pine then said “Thank you for caring and don’t give up on Luna the sister you know is still inside Nightmare Moon I know it.” She nods then leaves.

Obsidian was now in front of the Reformed Chaos ponies with North Star and Celestia leading them then Obsidian looked into the morning sun.

North Star said “Beautiful morning for a stroll.”

Obsidian smirked then he shouted, “Too bad Pine isn’t here”

Then North star said “He can use the rest.”

Lance came forward then said “One more week before the end.”

Core came forward then said “No a new beginning. A new start.”

Sugar cube nods then said “We can do this we can end this here and now.”  

Princess Celestia rose ahead of them with her wings outstretched and she shouts “Today is the day we fly forward all of you proven one thing your commitment to harmony. Now we fly forward as one not for glory not for honor. But hope of a better world one where we can live in peace and freedom. One worth fighting for! one worth dying for!”

She then rose in the air and the ponies rode into the wasteland and charged through with Brimstone flying forward.

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