Diary of the Night

by CalebH

War of Shadows - Chapter 140

For all my displeasure with Spitfire I must confess that she exceeds my expectations. To become as skilled a flier as she is requires discipline. To be a master of any craft requires as much. Yet to go from master to soldier requires humility and dedication as well. She goes through the rigors of training under my guard without complaint.

I am equally surprised to find that she knows some offensive combat techniques. It seems the standing army has been less affected by Celestia’s pacifism. She is competent in a fight but it takes much more than personal skill to be effective in a battle. She must fight as the ponies beside her fight or she becomes a weak point in the lines.

It is my hope that she never finds need for her training. The noose tightens day by day. Soon I will have Chrysalis and this war of secrets and shadows can draw to a close.
-L

Author's Note:

things are finally starting to get settled in at school, looks like this is going to be a fun year.

Comments

[Xanderfox]

Perhaps Celestia is much less of a pacifist thank Luna thinks? Sure Tia has shown a distaste for war and prefers political maneuvering, but perhaps she was just afraid she didn't have the skill to actually wage war? Giving Luna back supreme command of the army perhaps shows she's more ready to fight now that she's confident with Luna back?

[Xanderfox]

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As I said one of those phrases that really is incomplete. Time is a key factor in healing all wounds, but alone it isn't enough. Words may not hurt your body, but they really hurt your mind.

[Xanderfox]

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Nothing says he didn't do BOTH.

[Gyro Pony]

With the noose tightening, I just hope Luna's Night Ponies don't kill Bon-Bon when they sweep Ponyville.

What? I thought it was popular head-canon that Bon-Bon was a changeling and Lyra knew?

[PaulAsaran]

...wouldn't the other Wonderbolts notice that their commander isn't around? What excuse has Spitfire given them for her prolonged stay at the castle?