My eyes open as I looked upon the new world, once i stopped crying, the first pony I saw was my mother, Gardenia's beautiful light green face as her horn touches my nose a little magic spark happen which surprised both me and Gardenia, while War Ton was confused. War Ton and Gardenia looked at curious , dark mane and reddish coat baby me as they decided on what to name me. War Ton wanted a name that is intimidating while Gardenia wanted a beautiful name that fills her heart with joy every time she says it. After debating, Gardenia felt she owed War Ton for all the sacrifice he has done to protect her so she lets War Ton pick his name. War Ton thought of every combination of names to see which was acceptable. Eventually, War Ton has picked the name Burning Blitz which confused Gardenia and wanted a explanation. "Burning" represents War Ton burning desire for Gardenia, which made Gardenia heart beat as she let out blush and kissed War Ton. However, War Ton explained that "Blitz" represents how quickly the baby came out of Gardenia womb. War Ton gave out a deep laughter while Gardenia was embarrassed and used her magic to smack War Ton with a metal pan from their kitchen. Suddenly I let out chuckle after seeing my father getting smacked by the pan. My babies laughter was contagious as Gardenia started to laugh and War Ton joined in. My birth day was filled with laughter and joy as it straighten the love between War Ton and Gardenia as their ready to start a family.
It didn't stop with one colt. A year later, a blue unicorn colt with dark hair, blue eyes and blue frost tips was born almost at the same date as my birth. His name was River Cast. He got his name from my mom who adores the beauty of nature, so obviously gave him a nature related name. It wasn't over just yet. With another year passing by, my youngest and final brother a light-green colt pegasus with silver wavy mane, green eyes and a rare 3 set of wings, was born. War Ton was unable to see my youngest brother birth cause he was at a meeting with Gaurdania elites, but I was their as i sat next to my mom and looked at my baby brother. She smiled at the both of us while think of a name for her newest colt. She noticed me looking deeply at sky, well being only 2 my attention span wasn't that high, it gave her an idea of a name. Thanks to my low attention span, she named him Sky Runner. After Sky Runner we have 3 colt each of different pony race was this a coincidence? Considering my mom specialty is nature, i think she wanted a 3 colts with different race.
The years as a baby was so innocent and sweet. My brothers and I were playing with each other and cuddling up with Gardenia and War Ton. Even if War Ton and Gardenia don't sleep well with babies crying and the situation with Gardenia curse from the unknown dark forces, they still enjoy having us around in their lives, when were not crying we are kinda like stress reliever from their jobs. However, once we grown up out of babies to colt, it got harder on us. Guardanian soldier begin training when they reach a certain age. Once me and my brothers reach that age, our training has begun. The caring War Ton was changed to a strict drill Sargent as he began to train us to become elite Guadanian soldiers. He never gone easy us just because we were his kids. Gardenia understood what War Ton wanted and agreed to let him train us but she didn't want to she us suffer, so leaves to the springs nurse her curse. The training lasted when Gardenia leaves to when she comes back, which means that could last from 4 to 12 hours. It wasn't all bad, when Gardenia came back she gave made all our injuries and stress go away. Sometimes she didn't need magic just seeing the whole family come together made it all worth it.
Until One day where everything changes.
Years passed since we begin our training, we are still in our mid-colt-hood as I'm wearing a one size fits all enchanted armor with dark primary and gold lines on the chest plate and red lining on the hoof boots and a cutie mark of a wolf beast with sword crossed. My brother River Cast, stood to my left wearing a enchanted blue robe with golden lining on the bottom held together by a sapphire gem, a blue witch hat and his cutie mark is a staff with a raindrop at the top of the staff. On my right, is my youngest brother Sky Runner who is wearing the exact same enchanted armor as me, but with silver lining, however he doesn't have a cutie mark yet which makes my father hard on him. We all stood together as we see our dad approaching us, with a typical stern look on his face, as we begin under grueling day of training. I have been used to my dad training and the fact that I'm the oldest gave me more experience. River Cast was a expert on magic for such a young age, but didn't care about this training and Sky Runner didn't had much confidence due to my dad being hard on him for him not having a cutie mark and his low experience.
War Ton approaches us as he glares at me and my brothers with a stern look on his face "Today my sons, I will see how fast you can defeat a massive opponent" he said in his deep voice being typically loud as always. "I expect you to get a done under a minute" he turned his attention to Sky Runner as he gets in his face "that won't be a problem won't it"
"N-No Sir" he said unsure and intimidated by War Ton Voice.
"That doesn't sound like you understood me, you mark-less trash" he yells at War Ton and begins to increase his volume "NOW WILL THAT BE A PROBLEM"
"IT WON"T BE WAR TON SIR" Sky Runner yells trying to match War Ton, but to me I thought he might lost his hearing from that.
"We will see won't we and maybe you can finally get a mark like your brothers" he said as he turn his head to face us. I was hiding my urge to brag, but River Cast uses his magic to live his blue with golden lining robe to show his mark. "Now Then" he said returning to his spot and grabbing a wooden horn with vines around it "Let's begin Burning Blitz show them how its done". He then begins to blow on the horn, which let out a loud howling noise that caused a bunch of branches and log to form together to created a giant timber Cerberus. It let out a loud roar that echoed throughout the forest, startling Gardenia as got worried for a sec, but brushed it off cause she trusted War Ton with all her heart.
I walked up to face the timber Cerberus as it bend its neck to me growling at me as its pine mixed with dirt breath hit my face. I use my mane to wrap around the my sword handle "you ready to learn a new trick doggy" I smirked taunting at the Timber Cerberus.
"Begin" War Ton yells as he blows a different tune on the horn so that it can trigger the Timber Cerberus to howl and attack me.
The Timber Cerberus launched its three head directly at me, not before using my tail to draw my sharp training sword, went under the Cerberus head when it tried to bite me, then jumped and swung my tail upward to slash through the timber Cerberus's neck. my body reemerged out of its back, my mane covered in branches and leaves, as i switch my sword handling from tail to mouth in mid-air, so my mane can grab the log in it's spine to catapult me into it's body. At the same time, my body and sword twirled like a buzz-saw as it slices the Timber Cerberus hind causing it to howl in pain and collapse. "Down boy" I said with coy as i delivered a pun. The Timber Cerberus wasn't down just yet as it's three head was still alive. It was howling, barking and hopping its way towards River Cast and Sky Runner trying to eat them causing Sky Runner flew high freaked out and River Cast covered his nose disgusted by the monster breath. My sword glowed red due to the stored energy caused by all those slashes "Next trick" I said muffled cause of the sword in my mouth. I turn my head left and said in loud voice, "PLAY DEAD" turning my head with my sword, I slash causing a flaming slash wave to hit all three of it's head in one attack. I used my tail to grab my sword in the holster as I watched The Timber Cerberus howled in agony as it started to burn until it exploded into burning pieces.
War Ton stomps his hooves causing a gust of wind to blow the flames away and the branches disappeared in smokes. He lift his hooves to check the time "hmm 12 seconds well done blitz". My 3 second celebrating was ruined cause War Ton smacked me on my head and yelled "Don't Joke around take each opponent seriously".
"Ow" I said as i covered my head rubbing it from his smack "Yes War Ton sir"
"Now" War Ton turned to his head to River Cast "it's your turn River".
River sighed feeling this is too much work to do in the morning. He walked to face War Ton, but not before I walked back and past him.
I turn my head to him as we pass each other "I bet you can't beat 12 seconds" saying with a smile on my face as I boast on my quick kill on the Timber Cerberus.
"I can beat him in half the time if I want to, but I don't feel like it" River Cast said with a smug attitude.
"Keep telling yourself that" I said with a smirk as I don't believe him.
Before River and I continued we were interrupted by War Ton loud Voice" Enough talk". I stayed quiet and joining to watch River Cast with Sky Runner, who was still in the air where its safe. War Ton grabbed his horn to summon another Timber Cerberus from the forest and the remains of the Cerberus I took out. The Cerberus growled at River Cast as it drooled swamp water from it mouth, which disgusted River. "Ready" War Ton said, which made River horn glow blue from his Witch hat as he prepares for Timber Cerberus attack. "BEGIN" War Ton blew his horn again to trigger the Timber Cerberus attack and howl.
River Cast teleports a few yards away from Cerberus, before it could eat him. His horn glows again, which allowed River to fire a few magic beams at the monster, leaving holes in its body. This caused the Timber Cerberus to stop and regenerate its wounds by gathering some branches, which gave River Cast the opportunity to use his magic to liquefy the ground, turning the ground into mud. Timber Cerberus fully recovers only to sink into the mud, struggling to get out of it.
River Cast walks away, but stops as he heard War Ton shout, "Where are you going, FINISH it"
River Cast rolled his eye as he turns around charges his magic with all his might. His horned glowed bright blue as River Cast stood up on two, his horn raised high and then drop down back on his four to unleash a powerful blue beam at the Timber Cerberus. The monster exploded into pieces that sank into the mud. River Cast was left gasping for air, due to him using to much magic, causing him to drop to his knees "This sucks" he said despising the fact that he had to use that much magic.
War Ton stopped his watch to see how River Cast did "45 seconds well done, next time don't leave a job unfinished. and take this job seriously got it"
"Yes Dad" River said as he let out a long sigh
"Ha I'm three times better" I taunt my brother for having a better time. Tundra and I lock heads as we stare angrily at each other.
"ENOUGH" War Ton yells slamming his hoof on the ground creating a crater under his hooves. His hoof slam stopped our arguing in a second. War Ton turned his attention to Sky Runner, who was in the air hoping he would be forgotten. "Don't think you could sneak your way out of this one" War Ton yelled at Sky Runner which send shivers down his spine, "Get down here, it's your turn".
"Yes dad, I mean War Ton sir" Sky Runner said in defeated voice as he slowly flaps his 6 wings to the ground.
"YOU GOT THIS LIL' BRO" I yelled at Sky Runner, cheering him on; making Sky Runner look back at me smiling at me.
War Ton clears his throat as he said " Pay attention" making Sky Runner turn his focus from me to War ton. "Are you ready son? You better be ready if you want to live and who knows maybe your mark will appear" he said adding emphasis on his mark.
Feeling the pressure and danger that awaits him he gulped and let out a loud "YES WAR TON"
"Now then" War Ton said as he grabbed the horn from the ground "Let's begin shall we". War Ton blew the horn as it lets out a sound that resurrected the Timber Cerberus from the pile of branches and logs. The Timber Cerberus let out a loud roar that made Sky Runner Tremble in his hooves.
"He is gunna die" River Cast said as he laughed at Sky Runner.
Worried about my little brother, Sky runner, and tired of River's crap, so I told him to Shut it.
"Begin" War Ton blew the horn without warning to make the timber Cerberus roar and launch his body onto Sky Runner.
Hearing War Ton say begin, Sky Runner flew, with great speed, under from Timber Cerberus body and up in the air. Sky Runner feels his heart racing after that surprise attack from the Timber Cerberus. After composing himself, Sky Runner flew himself into the timber Cerberus body piercing the monster's body. The Timber Cerberus falls over, as it roared in agony from Sky Runner's attack. Feeling proud of himself, he looked at War Ton approval, but all he does is nod. Unfortunately, Sky Runner didn't pay attention to Timber Cerberus, who was regenerating his wounds, as it got up growling and smacking Sky Runner into the tree, stunning him. The monster launched his body directly at Sky runner, who was frozen in fear,. Just before the monster could finish of Sky Runner, a fire streak destroyed all it's heads, burning its body to ashes. Sky Runner looked at the burned ashes of the Timber Cerberus, confused of what happened.
"What was that?" War Ton angrily shouted of the interference. He turned his attention to me, because my sword was glowing and on the ground; which made every pony look at me. He trotted towards me getting in my face "What is the meaning of this?" War Ton shouted with me anger in his voice, "This is not you fight, this is his" he points his hoof at Sky Runner. "Do you have anything to say for yourself" he said awaiting a answer from me.
"Dad I can't sit back and let my brother get eaten" I explained back to him.
"You can be their for him all the time, this was suppose to teach him" War Ton interrupted yelling at me. He took a deep breath calming down as he issued a challenge, "Fine if you want to protect your brother from a threat lets see if you can protect him from me." his words made Sky Runner and I eyes widen and River Cast face hoof. "You heard me. Your tomorrow's challenge is all of you against me" he said while pointing at me and my brothers, "Lets just see if you can protect him from me or will Sky Runner get in your way". War Ton said with a smirk before turning his attention to Gardenia, my mom, who was flying this way.
"Hey!" Gardenia yelled from the sky while waving at us, "mommy's home".
War Ton smiled at Gardenia for a second, responding to her with a wave back, before turning his attention to me and my brother. "Training's over" he said with a stern look "Enjoy yourself for now, the real training starts tomorrow". War Ton then proceeded to hug me to let Gardenia know everything is all right.
As Gardenia set her hooves on the ground me and my brothers immediately gathered around her and hugged every inch of her huge body. She giggled as she used her magic to pick us up and used her wide front hooves and hug us "awww seems you all missed me" she said with lovely smile on her face and Gardenia then turned her head to look at War Ton "did you work them too hard?" she said with a smile, but was worried about his training.
"No, No I went easy on them this time" War Ton smirked as his words made me and my brother eyes widen. War Ton cleared his throat and said "however it will be harder tomorrow"
Gardenia let out a deep sigh "just don't overdue it" she said as she walk to War Ton, making me and my brothers let go of her, as she place her front left hoof on the side of his face and in a soft, seductive and pleading voice said "please for me".
War Ton try to hide his blush as he cleared his throat again and said" u-um agree anything for you"
Gardenia smiled as she lean her head close to his face "thanks my big knight" she said with a giggle as she kiss his lips with a passion.
Each of my brother rolls our eyes at how our parents were being all lovey-dovey. "c'mon you two get a forest" me and River Cast said together as if they done this alot
War Ton gave us a scowl while Gardenia let out a giggle "alright, alright I'm gunna get some fruit salad ready, so you colts have fun" she said as she hugged War Ton's neck and rest her body on his back "while your dad joins me in the kitchen". she let out a giggle as War Ton carried Gardenia into the Cabin as we watch in disgust thinking what my mom and dad do in the kitchen.
I galloped over to Sky Runner concerned about his state after almost being eaten. "Hey bro" I yelled at my brother who was high in the air, flapping his 6 wings, "Are you ok, any cuts?"
"No" Sky Runner said after he checked his body for cuts. He flew back down to the ground right by me "Thanks for saving me again"
Before I could respond to Sky Runner, River Cast interrupted as he teleported in between me and Sky Runner, " He didn't save you he just made it worse and now we are in more trouble." Frozen Tundra explained in a anger and frighten manner.
"Relax bros" I said in a overconfident tone, "We got this their is no way dad can beat all three of us". I wrap my hooves around both of my brother neck and pulled them close for a hug, "Look at the facts. All three of us are trained are trained so well that we can overpower him. He is just playing mind games with us."
"Do you think we can win?" Sky Runner says as he stares at me with hope gleaming out of his eyes.
"Yeah we can" I said while smiling back at him and rubbing my hooves in his silver mane, "Dad is underestimating us bro, we can use that to surprise him".
River Cast let out a sigh as he agreed with me "Well we have no choice and you are properly right. Just don't let me show you up"
"That's the spirit" I said excepting his challenge and happy that he is willingly to help me out.
Me and my brothers sat around in a circle discussing our plan on how to defeat War Ton, when Gardenia called out, "dinner's ready! come here my little soldiers" as she waved and flashed her green horn. My brothers and I galloped our way into the cabin as we let out a moan, cause we didn't finish our plan yet. "Don't worry my precious colt, I am sure your plan will work" she said with a smile which caught us of guard.
"How does she always know" Sky Runner said out of shock and confusion.
"she's a alicorn duh!" River Cast said annoyed at Sky Runner question.
"don't tell mom please" I begged to Gardenia no to tell
"I won't sweetie you can trust your mom" she said with a giggle, but in her mind she knows the outcome.
My brother, dad and I gathered around the dinner table as i sat next to my dad, who was sitting in the front of the table and next to my brother Sky Runner. Sky Runner sat by me and River Cast sat across from us while Gardenia is in the kitchen using her magic to prepare food. "So dad do you have the meat" I whispered to my dad.
"I HEARD THAT" Gardenia yelled from the kitchen "no meat you need to eat plants their way more healthier"
War Ton explained "she is right son and besides we don't have any meat" then he winked which made my brothers and I smiled.
Gardenia teleported in front of us and gave us some Vegetable Lasagna with fruit salad and for dessert a giant strawberry mousse cake. Gardenia let out a smile feeling proud of her display, "Their you go now eat up my strong stallion" she said with love as she sat down next War Ton.
"Dad can we eat meat and cake at the same course?" Sky Runner said as he was shocked by the display.
"Bro" I yelled and face-hoofed at my brother blowing our cover.
"HA I KNEW IT" Gardenia yelled as she locked eyes with War Ton, "I knew you had meat War Ton.." Gardenia yelled at him.
"They need protein, its good for them Gardenia" War Ton explained, "besides it's natural for animals to eat other animals, wouldn't you agree, Alicorn or nature".
Gardenia blushed red as she yelled "That may be true ,bu..but" she stutters trying to find the words. "fine I guess your right for now" she said letting out a deep sigh of defeat as she sits down and uses her magic to lift some veggie lasagna into her mouth.
Sky Runner and I let out a loud yay and resumed to their food, while River Cast rolled his eye at his brothers and resumed to eat his own food avoiding the meat. 21 minutes later, my family managed to finished everything that was on the table which left all my brothers and I with a stomach ache, while Gardenia uses her magic to clear and recycle the remains of the food and War Ton heads to this room for a early rest. I looked at both of my mom and dad as they left the kitchen and turned to face my brothers and gave them a signal by nudging my head in the direction of my room. River Cast understood and teleported to our room while Sky Runner was confused.
"Come on bro" I said after I sighed and escorted him to our room so we can continue discuss our plan to defeat our father, War Ton. I grabbed a thick piece of paper and laid across the table as me and my brothers surround the table. "OK bros I got a plan" I smirked out of confidence that my plan will work. My brother, River Cast, used his magic to start choreograph my perfect strategy to defeat War Ton, while my brother Sky runner tried to wrap his head around what we were saying, making us repeat it to him slowly. Occasionally Gardenia was giving us juices and snacks to keep us from not starving and tried to take a peek before I covered it up.
After 3 hours of planning, my brothers and I fell asleep on the table and on top of the finished strategy guide. Gardenia slowly entered out room checking up on us as she saw her three sons sleeping soundly tuckered out from their planning. The sight of her sons sleeping gave her a smile on her face, relieving her mind of the curse. Gardenia's horned glowed light-green as she lifted each of our bodies onto our beds, however i would have woken up, yawning and scratching my eyes. "Go back to bed Burning" she said as she turned to face me "you will need it with your training with War Ton"
"I am awake now and I don't feel like sleeping" I said being stubborn and at the same time yawning not helping my case.
Gardenia giggled at how adorable I am, trying to argue while being tired "Not even If I sing you my lullaby" she said challenging to endure her lullaby.
"I can handle it this time" I said excepting her challenge I sat up crossing my front hooves preparing to endure her lullaby.
Gardenia used her magic to lift me up and slowly rocks me to sleep as she starts to sing a lullaby:
Hush now, quiet now.
It's time to lay your sleepy head.
Hush now, quiet now.
It's time to go to bed.
Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!
Exciting day behind you!
Driftin' (driftin') off to sleep!
Let the joy of dream land find you!
I could not endure it any longer as my body got loose and my eye lids heavier, my body falls over onto the pillow putting me to sleep. Gardenia would later smile at her sleeping son and she would lean in to kiss my forehead whispering "good night my little trooper". Gardenia would start exist the room, but not before emitting a strange purple spark which woke me up instantly as my other two brother laid asleep. With the feeling of something unusual I got up from my bed and sneaked my way into the hallway, while trying to avoid being caught by my mother. I sneaked my into my mom and dad's living as I hear them discuss about something so I stood by the door way and listened to their conversation.
"How much has it spread" War Ton said with a worry to his deep voice.
"I feel my body giving into this cursed magic" Gardenia said in pain as her glow was a green and purple mix.
"Relax my dear it will be alright" War Ton said while kissing her front hoof.
Gardenia took a deep breath as the purple energy began to vanish and returning to its normal Green glow. "Thanks sweetie, I don't know what I will do with out you" she said tired and love for War Ton which made me sick to my stomach.
"It isn't a problem, but I fear that its getting worse" War Ton said switching from worried to serious.
"It could put the entire the forest and even Guardania in danger, no one is save including you and our colts" she said as fears the worst possible outcome that even made me gasp as now I share Guardenia fear.
"The only option left is to..." War Ton was interrupted by a sound gasp standing behind the door. "What was that?" War Ton questioned as he heads to checks out the noise coming from behind the doorway.
As I hear the footsteps from my father, I dashed back into my room with great speed while at the same time being as quiet as I can be. I return to my bed and got underneath my blanket to seem like I am sleeping. After a few minutes of waiting. I decided to head back to sleep because I bet my parents will expect me listening to them. As I close my eyes, I wonder what could be so bad that it could put everything in danger. Well Tomorrow is under day.