He knew war was coming to Equestria and prepared for it the best he could. Including magically modified human weapons that he wanted to be designed very specifically. He didn't want to bring them into Equestria at all but he felt like he had no choice in order to protect his family. Now that war has come to Equestria, he needs to balance a war, family life, and deal with a broken horned mare out to kill him.
Note: The map of Equestria used for this story is here: Map of Equestria...and Beyond
Featured On: August 2, 2002
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