Band Of Bronies

     “I remember when this place was without war, when friendship, love, and tolerance meant something. When you could go to the local cupcake shop and buy yourself one of Mrs. Cake’s pastries, but now it’s an ammo vault for the nearest resistence. If only we could go back.....just to tell all of my friends, to run away, and escape the darkness.”

“Fluttershy?” Twilight said softly, “they’re here to see you now”

Fluttershy sighed, knowing what was about to come

“I was hoping it didn’t have to come to this. Bring Them In!” She yelled out into the hallway. At this point Fluttershy had lost it. When she heard the first sounds of war, she started to cry. She realized over time that the war wasn’t ending anytime soon, that she had to fight back.

     The footsteps grew louder as they approached the hideout in which they stayed. It was beaten down with a dark brown coat, with moss hanging from the ceiling. It was located under the mayor’s building, a place now used to train new recruits. The sound of the steps grew louder and louder in the back of Fluttershy’s mind. She has seen a lot of things in her past. A lot of friends lay dead, the sounds of the cries, the executions of her enemies. But she knew that one more execution would have to be done, to get the message out. The prisoners stepped forward, they had a look in their eye that begged for forgiveness, a look that Fluttershy had lost pity for, a long time ago.

“Who are these prisoners?”

“They refuse to give us names, great leader.” the guard replied

“Typical.” Fluttershy said under her breath, “What have they been captured for?”

“The destruction of our largest ammo shelter and the lives of nearly 50 soilders.”

Fluttershy paused for a moment, wondering what to do with them. She could set them free, let them go back to their homeland, and live amongst their people. If she did this though, Nightmare Moon would think she is a coward.

“What are your demands, General?”

“Immediate execution.”

Everyone was shocked, they had never heard of such a harsh punishment in a while.

“E...execution?”

“Yes, have you gone deaf.”

“Very well then”

The guards raised their pistols to their heads.

“This is outrageous, what about forgiveness, what about love!” The prisoner’s screamed

“Love doesn’t win the war kid.” Fluttershy said

Silence. There were no sounds except for the echoes of the bullets flying around in Fluttershy’s head.

“Take them where we keep all of our scum.” Fluttershy commanded.

They dragged the lifeless bodies outside to the morgue where they will be buried with the rest. Twilight walked over to her, knowing that she wasn’t in the mood to talk.She looked out the window, only to see the sights and sounds of war. Bombs were going off in sugar lane, screams could be heard all along the streets. It broke her heart to see such violence, she even started to tear up. But then she remembered the lullaby her mother used to sing to her every night when she went to bed.

“Hush little baby don’t you cry, everything is gonna be alright. I know you’re scared right now for a bomb to drop, but I’ll protect you until it stops.”

Fluttershy looked over to the scared Twilight

“Who wrote that?” Fluttershy asked, Twilight sniffled and said

“My.....my mother did when i was a little filly.”

“Well don’t worry, a bomb’s not dropping under my watch.”

Fluttershy turned around to exit, but Twilight stopped her. She grabbed her and and said

“Do you think what we are doing is wrong?”

Fluttershy paused, she didn’t have an honest answer.

“I think we’ll know once this war is over.”

She walked away with a sad Twilight in her trails. She didn’t care though, she just wanted this war to be over, and she knew how she was going to do it.

     It was 7 o’ clock in the morning. Fluttershy didn’t get any sleep, she only sat in her chair, and replayed the execution in her head, until she could have it memorized whenever she needed inspiration. In front of her, there was a scroll broughten to her by Spike, who was still young but grew into a full dragon.

“Here, this is a note from the Princess.” He handed her the scroll and left knowing his work has been done.She stared at the note wandering if it was orders, or a surrender. She opened it and skimmed through it, not paying attention to most words. One word however stood out from the others

“Rarirty.” She said as she saw one of her dear friends encrypted into the paper. She then went back to read every word at least 5 times.

“She has been taken prisoner.” She mumbled to herself. She had planned an attack, to destroy the castle in which Rarity was hiding. She wanted to win the war so badly, but she couldn’t hurt her dearest friend. She knew she would have to rescue rarity in order to save Equestria.

     “You are the finest this resistence force has to offer.” Fluttershy said as she looked at her group of soldiers.

“Rainbow Dash, leader of the skies. Twilight, controller of magic. Applejack, the toughest and best shooter in all of Equestria. And Pinkie Pie......I have no idea what you can do.”

“Oh that’s okay neither do I.” Pinkie said back. Fluttershy just stood there staring at her.

“Uh....why is she coming along.” Dash wispered to Fluttershy

“Comic relief?” Fluttershy shrugged.

“Anyway, who are we doing this for.”

“Rarity.” The group stated back

“Who are we doing this for.” Fluttershy said louder.

“Rarity.” They said a little louder than usual

“Who are we doing this for!” Now yelling.

“Rarity!” They all said with passion

“Then onward!” Fluttershy said as they head for Nightmare Moon’s castle.

Fluttershy could hear Rarity in the back of her mind a little.

“It won’t work.” She could hear faintly.

     “Uggghhhh......how much longer?” Pinkie complained.

“Not that much longer.” Fluttershy replied.

“You’re just jealous that I can fly.” Rainbow Dash taunted.

“Nuh uh.” “Uh huh” They argued back and forth until Fluttershy coudn’t take it.

“Will you both just shut up!” Fluttershy yelled at the top of her lungs

“Sorry....jeez.”

“It doesn’t matter.....we’re here.” Fluttershy said as they see their campsite at the tip of a cliff.

“Well it’s time for us to get some sleep anyway, we are gonna need all we can in the morning.”

     Fluttershy’s eyes opened slowly as she awakens from the nightmare she has had over night. She was in the same situation as the execution but something was off, the gun was placed at her head. She coudn’t move and just watched in terror, as Nightmare Moon pulled the trigger. She screamed no, but no one was there to help her. She escapes the cage she calls a tent, she could smell the burning smoke, the pollutions.

“I love the smell of war in the morning.” She wanders over to the other tents, to wake up the happy campers, to lead them to what she hopes isn’t their deaths.

“Come on....get up....and meet me at the edge of the cliff in 5 minutes.”

     The gang just sat in a nearby bush over looking the palace.

“Okay there it is.” Fluttershy assured everyone

“Where, I don’t see it?” Pinkie Pie said

Dash sighed and twisted the confused pony’s head around to view the amazing structure.

“Oh.....there it is.” Pinkie giggled.

“Okay.....here’s the plan, Dash, I need you to fly around and tell me if you can see where they are keeping Rarity.”

“Gotcha.” Dash assured Fluttershy as she flew up in a daze.

“What if she can’t see her?” Twilight asked.

“Oh don’t worry, she’s the best flyer in Equestria remember.”

And Fluttershy was right, Dash returned within a minute with news.

“There’s a cargo hold about a mile that way that is being guarded.” Dash pointed straight.

“She’s probably in there, okay here’s the plan.” she huddled everyone around

“Rainbow Dash, i need you in 10 minutes, to create a sonic rainboom big enough to wipe this place from existence.”

“But i haven’t been able to produce one si...”

“I know, you are just going to have to do it one last time, i promise soldier.” Fluttershy interrupted.

“Twilight, when Dash creates the boom, i’m gonna need you to create a magical barrier to make sure it doesn’t get out of hand.”

“Got it.” Twilight responded

“Pinkie,” Fluttershy stared at her,” just keep doing whatever it is you’re doing.”

“Okie doki loki.” She said with a salute.

“All right everyone, I’m going in, for Rarity!” She said with her gun held high.

“For Rarity!” They all chimed in.

     Fluttershy crept up on the guard as he sheltered the defenseless Rarity.

“Ok Fluttershy, you’ve shot a guy before you can do it again.” She said as she pulled down the hammer of the pistol. She sprung up from behind cover and shot a bullet right into his arm, she shot one more time in his chest.

“Double tap.” She laughed to herself. She approached the door that stood between her, and her friend.

“Locked.” She said. Without warning she pulled up her pistol, and shot the lock open. It worked and she swung the door open. It was dark with a faint light in the corner. She could see a shadow and knew that it was Rarity. She ran over to her and saw her tied up. She took out her pocket knife and began to set her free. She ripped off the duct tape covering her mouth.

“Ow.....watch it, i just applied lip gloss to those.” Rarity whined

“You always were a pansy you know that.” Fluttershy mocked

“Well at least I’m not wearing something that you get a last minute sale.”

“Jesus you whine a lot, anyway, I need you to leave and go meet up with the others.”

“What about you?” Rarity asked and grabbed her arm.

“I’m going on ahead.” Fluttershy said and turned around.

“I’m coming with you.” Rarity stopped her

“No you’re not!” Fluttershy’s tone grew louder.

“And why’s that!” Rarity yelled back

“Because I’m going to kill Nightmare Moon!” As she yelled louder

“And why can’t i help!”

“Because you’re worthless!” She screamed at the top of her lungs. Those words struck Rarity, she had never been so upset in her whole life. She began to tear up.

“Rarity.....I.....I’m sorry.” She said softly

“No.....just save it, this wasn’t about me at all was it? This was just so you could sucker the others to get in a group so you could end the war yourself.....isn’t it!”

Fluttershy just stood in silence, wishing she could take back all the words she just uttered.

“You know....you’re right....love doesn’t win the war.” Rarity said while tearing up

“Backstabbing your friends is what gets you to victory.” Rarity said as she walked out the room with her hands up to her eyes. Fluttershy stayed the same way, isolated in stone, in thought, that she had just lost one of her best friends.

     “Hey look...it’s Rarity.” Pinkie Pie said to the others.

“Good, almost time for me to own the skies anyway.” Rainbow Dash said in excitement

They noticed something was wrong though, where was Fluttershy?

“Hey, where’s Fluttershy?” Twilight asked as she passed by.

“Who cares....she didn’t do it for me anyway.” Rarity said.

“That isn’t true, i know Fluttershy and she prepared us all just to come and save you.”

“That’s not true and you know it.” Rarity snapped.

“Yes it is, she knows you are her best friend.”

“She is?” Pinkie interupted

“Quiet Pinkie!” Twilight Shouted.

“Listen, if it makes you feel better she never stopped talking about you on the way here. “She even made a surprise party for you when we get home!” Pinkie shouted.

“Way to ruin the surprise Pinkie.” Twilight said to Pinkie.

“For....me....” Rarity mumbled to herself.”

With that said, Rarity ran back to Fluttershy, knowing she would need her.

“Wait, it’s almost time!” Rainbow Dash yelled.

“It’s ok, something tells me she knows what she’s doing.” Twilight assured her.

     “Okay i got 5 minutes to find Nightmare Moon, and kill her, no problem at all.” Fluttershy said to herself. She walked up and down what seemed like an endless hallway. She was traveling in circles until she found what she wanted, a door leading write to her enemy. She slammed the door open putting her gun up to her eye. Nothing, it was an empty room. She walked in regardless and noticed all the decorations. Endless pictures of her and Princess Celestia. She picked up one and dropped it immediately. She shook in horror as to what she just saw. It was a picture of her and the princess, and she was dead.

“Oh my.......Celestia....she....killed her.” Fluttershy said softly.

“And it felt so good.”

Fluttershy’s heart skipped a beat, for behind her stood Nightmare ready to strike. Fluttershy ducked and avoided the flesh peircing knife. She flipped out her knife to counter, she jabbed at her, barely missing her chest as she stepped back.

“Why did you do it.....this war woudn’t have ever started?” She asked.

“I always despised my sister, always caring for everything. With her out of the way, I could show Equestria a true power, with an iron fist.” She said as she lunged for another strike. Fluttershy knocked the blade out of the way, and tried a quick attack to her side.

But instead got knocked down by a powerful blow to her chest. Her knife went rolling to the corner of the room. Fluttershy only watched and shed a tear, as the knife began to lead for her face.

“This is it, this is what it has come down too.” She thought to herself.

She was back home, with her parents living in the forest. Before the whole war started to break out. She baked cupcakes with her mom all the time, even though they were burnt, she didn’t mind. She would just give it to her little forest friends, Angel. She was always teased at school, calling her a freak and a tree hugger. Sometimes they would throw stuff at her, she would always leave school crying. She would go home, dad would calm her down, read her a story about the times he had in the military. Then mom would come upstairs, give her some warm milk, and sing her to sleep. Hush little baby don’t you cry, everything is gonna be alright. I know you’re scared right now for a bomb to drop, but I’ll protect you until it stops. That was the song Twilight’s mom read to her every night too.

She snapped back into reality, waiting for the knife to come down, and end it all. But something was wrong, Nightmare Moon wasn’t moving. She collapsed on the ground next to her. She looked over, wondering what was going on, then she saw it. A knife was wedged into her back. a deep cut.

“That’s for making Fluttershy cry bitch.” Rarity said.

She coudn’t believe it, the enemy she made out of Rarity, had somehow turned into a friend.

“Come on, we need to get out of here before Rainbow Dash does something stupid.”

Fluttershy did what she said and they escaped back to the cliff where their hideout was positioned.

“Ok Dash the field is ready, you can start whenever.” Twilight told Dash.

“Alright, this one is for Princess Celsetia.” Dash said as she plummeted through the atmosphere at an amazing speed.

“It’s amazing isn’t it?” Rarity said to Fluttershy.

“What is?” Fluttershy asked as she turned to her.

“That love really did win the war.” Rarity said as Fluttershy smiled.

“This isn’t over, now we need to free the rest of Equestria.” She said

“Here!” Pinkie screamed as she handed Fluttershy a flag.

“What’s this, it’s a flag i made, for when we, you know, end the war.” Pinkie said smiling.

“Come on, let’s go finish this.” Fluttershy said as she dug the pole into the ground. They all turned around leaving a bright trail of the sonic rainboom, and a message of friendship in the distance.