Steel Skin and his newly acquainted friends finally arrived at the camp. They stood in awe at the number of ponies who were already at the camp training. “There must be at least, like, a hundred ponies over here dude.”

Sky Splitter was counting them all with difficulty then gave up and continued with Steel Skin and Enchanta to find the Captain’s tent. A Guard directed them to the Captain’s quarters.

The three came to the Captain’s tent with only minuets to spare when Captain White Mane emerged from the opening flaps of his large tent. “It’s good to see you all made it, I trust that the trip wasn’t too perilous” the Captain chuckled.

Steel Skin and Sky Splitter looked at each other with a smile and simultaneously said “Not at all sir.”

The Captain looked down at them with a surprised grin. “Good, good, because now begins the real perilous journey.” The Captains mouth quickly turned from a grin to a slight frown. “Now that you are all here you will be fitted out with armor and a weapon to defend yourselves against….”

“Defend ourselves from what exactly?” Sky Splitter interrupted.

“Good question little one, but if you would have let me finish you would know that you are going to be defending yourselves against the dangers of the mountain.” White Mane said ominously.

Steel Skin was confused and asked “But I thought that there were only trained warriors on the mountain, what dangers are there?”

“Yes the peek of the mountain trains warriors, but the rest of the mountain is treacherous and full of danger, not to mention the menacing creatures that inhabit the mountain’s caves.” At this point it seemed like White Mane was trying to scare the three instead of inform them, but it didn’t phase Steel Skin much.

“Then we should get outfitted as soon as possible so that we can become familiar with our weapons and armor. Where is the armory?” Steel Skin looked around for it.

White Mane, slightly impressed by Steel Skin’s eagerness to prepare himself, raised a hoof and said. “Whoa slow down there, child you will be given your essentials soon enough but first I’d like to formally introduce you to my grandson. I believe you and he have already met once before.” Said the Captain looking at Steel Skin.

Steel Skin remembered him, but was not happy to meet him again. Steel Skin didn’t like him at all, but then he thought to himself and concluded that since he was the Captains grandson he was going to be seeing a lot of him. Thus Steel Skin promised himself that he was going to be respectful and would try not doing anything stupid.

“Reign, come greet the new recruits!” White Mane’s voice echoed throughout the camp.

“Coming grandfather” a small annoying voice called from around the corner of the tent. It was Reign; he was an average, sized colt for his age, whom was just a year older then Steel Skin. “Hello grandfather” he said with a joyous tone then turned to the three new recruits and gave them a smug look. “Hello ‘New Bloods’.” He snarled. Steel Skin was struggling not knock off this pony’s smug look from his face.

“Grandfather I arranged the whole sleeping quarters for our little ‘New Bloods’ here.” Reign looked at his grandfather with an innocent and childish look.

“Thank you Reign, that’s generous of you now say hello to…” White Mane was interrupted by Reign.

“I also polished your helmet for you, and sharpened your sword, and….” Reign was stopped by a question his grandfather asked.

“Boy I don’t remember your father being a mule.” His grandfather stated.

Reign gave his grandfather a puzzled look then said, “He’s not grandfather, he is a Stallion just like y…”

“Then why are you acting like a kiss-ass?” The three recruits busted out laughing. Even the Guards who were out standing at their post had a hard time keeping a strait face.

Reign looked around angrily at all who were laughing, and stormed off embarrassed from his grandfather’s joke.

Steel Skin was relieved that he didn’t have to put Reign in his place. White Mane was already doing that job and doing it well. White Mane turned towards Steel Skin and his friends “Now You three go on and talk to the master at arms to get outfitted. You all have the rest of the day to learn the basics of combat and become familiar with your equipment. We leave for Mt. Snow Point tomorrow morning it’s not far from here.”

The Captain turned his head to look off in the distance, the others turned as well. The mountain was very high, but it was wide on all sides. Steel Skin appreciated this for he knew that the wider the mountain the less steep it would be thus making it easier to scale.

Steel Skin gave the Captain a respectful nod and signaled for the others to follow him to the armory. Once the three found the master at arms they asked him if there was something in their size. He looked around until he opened a wooden crate and pulled out three little chest and back pieces attached to leather mail. They all put on their assigned uniforms and went out into the training field.

Once the three were in the field, three trainers approached them and instructed them on what was going to happen. “I understand that you may not want to leave each other, but you are three different types of warriors and must be trained to better your unique skills.”

The three little warriors were reluctant to leave each other, but once Steel Skin reassured his friends that they would be together again once the next day rolls around. The trainers separated them; Steel Skin was the first to go. He went with the earth pony trainer to learn full on combat skills Sky Splitter went with the Pegasus trainer to practice aerial combat skills. Last, but not least, Enchanta went with the unicorn trainer to study new spells and incantations.

While Steel Skin was training amongst the other young ponies that were corralled in with the earth pony trainer, he noticed a very bright red pony with a mane of flame. He seemed relaxed and at ease, Steel Skin found him quite approachable and proceeded to ask him his name. “You can call me Fire Light mate, everyone else does.” Fire Light had a light accent of somepony of a high class, but twisted with slang and slurred.

Steel Skin asked him if there was anything special to him besides fighting. Fire Light looked at Steel Skin with a puzzled look. “You know like are you fast, strong, smart, or something like that.” Steel Skin explained.

Fire light “Oohed” with understanding and said, “Yah I’m a tactician my father was a jenrol in the amy way back win. Ole’ bloke tot me efrythin I know.”

Steel Skin was surprised to see such a young pony that had an understanding of what tactics were let alone consider himself a talented tactician and thought that he might be helpful as a friend. They continued to shoot the breeze until the trainer signaled for them to continue their practicing.

The day passed by quickly and all the little ponies were nestled in their beds. Steel Skin dreamt of the daydream he had had when Captain White Mane had first arrived at his uncle’s farm only a day ago. He later woke in the middle of the night for no apparent reason, but to adjust his sleeping position.

(Sexually Graphic: Beginning)

As he drifted back into sleep he dreamt about Enchanta how she had saved his life on the hill with the bolder. He then began to think about her beautiful white coat and long straight sapphire hair. As the dream went on he began to toss and turn in his sleeping bag. Steel Skin continued to dream about how attractive Enchanta was and that she had kissed him. Steel Skin quickly was jerked back into consciousness by a warm sticky feeling in his bag. He quickly realized that he had and erection and had ejaculated in his bag.

Steel Skin quickly got out of his sleeping bag buried it a few yards from the camp and washed himself. He snuck into the supply tent and retrieved another sleeping bag and went back to sleep. He wanted to dream about Enchanta again, but the thought that Enchanta and Sky Splitter were twins discouraged that idea and he went to sleep with the thought of tomorrow in his mind.

(Sexually Graphic: End)

The next day arose and Steel Skin was pleased to wake up in a dry bag, and proceeded towards the mess hall tent. He gathered his breakfast on a plate and looked for a seat. Steel Skin spotted Sky Splitter trying to wave him down and headed to the table. When Steel Skin was close enough he saw that Sky Splitter was sitting with Fire Light. “Good morning Fire Light.” Steel Skin said sleepily, while he sat down in front of Sky Splitter.

“An to you mate.” Fire Light noticed the tiredness in Steel Skins voice. “You look kinda tyad Steel, you git a good sleep last night.”

“Oh yes, I slept well.” Steel Skin said thinking of Enchanta, then remembering the buried bag, wondering if anyone would find it.

“I see you two have already met, that’s cool dude” Sky Splitter chimed in with a small smile.

Steel Skin was just about to ask where Enchanta was when Fire Light stated “My, My u’s that lovely slice of cake ova they?” motioning towards the incoming Enchanta.

Sky Splitter looked at Fire Light with a glare and said “That’s my sister bro, watch it.”

“Well at explains tha coat and mane, but sorry mate I meant no disrespect.” Fire Light explained.

Enchanta sat down at the table next to Steel Skin and said “Good morning Steel Skin.”

“And us love?” Fire Light asked jokingly surprised. “Why does e git all tha special treatmit.”

“Yah I mean I’m like, your brother man.” Sky Splitter added. Enchanta looked down at the table embarrassed, and blushing.

“You know we’re just kiddin sis.” Sky Splitter said. “True, love its jus play.” Fire Light added.

Enchanta, trying desperately to creat conversation asked how everypony’s night was. Sky Splitter complained about how cold it was, and Fire light hated the sleeping bag he was given. Steel Skin just looked off to the side said it was ok. “Just ‘OK’?” Enchanta asked him.

Steel Skin began to worry, and thought to himself “Maybe she learned a spell that lets her read other pony’s thoughts, and she read mine last night. Shit she’s probably reading it right now that’s why she’s asking me. She’s mad because I dreamt about her and she’s trying to get back at me.”

“Uh…Yah it was…. just…ok, like nothing really came up. Just a few sweet dreams.” Steel Skin realized how dumb that sounded.

“Really about what?” Enchanta had a look of genuine curiosity, but Steel Skin thought that was apart of her game. He was just about to tell everypony his secret when the Captain walked in.

“Alright little ones, today’s the day we leave for Mt. Snow Point. I hope you all got a good night’s sleep because it’s the last one you will get until we get to the training base on the peak. Now finish your meal and prepare yourselves for the trip you have one hour, thank you.” With that White Mane exited the tent trough the flaps.

“Well you heard the Captain, we should probably get ready we only have an hour.” Steel Skin said quickly and got up to throw his trash. He then scurried out the tent.

“He’s weird.” Said both Sky Splitter and Fire Light.

Enchanta watched the exit where Steel Skin had left. “Maybe he’s a little odd, but he’s nice and I think you shouldn’t be so mean.” Sky Splitter was surprised that Enchanta had said so much so quickly and it all had been about Steel Skin. Sky Splitter began to think that there might be something between the two, then abandoned the idea while tossing his trash and preparing for the trip to Mt. Snow Point. It was going to be a long and hard journey and he needed to be focused for it.