//------------------------------// // Quotes And Jokes // Story: The Red Sun Rises: Outtakes // by The Atlantean //------------------------------// Number 1 The waste rock was used to construct a fortress to be reckoned with near the train station that previously connected the Crystal Empire with Equestria. Sombra gave it the name Dragonspire Citadel because of its dragon-shaped outline for its solid stone walls. This impregnable fortress was a true show of the Crystal Empire’s wealth, and military might. Even the Princesses of Equestria shook in fear of its name, and it wasn’t close to completion. "Wait a minute, Narrator. Why in Equestria does my fortress have to be shaped like a dragon?" Number 2 “Oh, okay.” Celestia processed what Crimson Dawn said. “Wait a minute, did you say I have cousins?!” “Yes, your highness, I did. An entire branch of your family resides in Atlantis, with scrolls and texts that trace the family tree back thousands of years. I am honored to have wed a mare from your lineage.” Celestia had the cutest, most puzzled look on her face since Discord wreaked havoc the first time. She stared at the stallion, unable to truly comprehend what he had just told her. The information continued to turn in her mind, seeming more outrageous every time she thought about it. At the same time, it made more sense as well. "Whaaaaaaaaat?" Number 3 “Alright. As soon as we get some form of organization is this army again, we’ll pull back across the bridges. In the meantime, we’ll only have half as many to defend the port with. I want you guys to talk to the ponies who set up the supply lines. Then I want you to talk to the ponies who actually run them. Find out how to get every last calorie and, arrow, and drop of water out of all these towns.” He walked over to the oversized calendar. “I want this mark all the way back to Earth with time to spare. We never lost an Equestrian in space and we’re sure as hay not gonna lose one under my watch. Failure is not an option!” "Uh, Crimson, you said it wrong." "What do you mean?" "Read the script." Crimson's eyes looked over the scene layout. "Oh, come on!" Number 4 Crimson Dawn walked onto the Bricklyn Bridge, seeing a rather upbeat defense force. This was the first victory Equestria had achieved since before the Gem destroyed the first army. Each soldier had either a ridiculous smile or a grim one upon their face. Somepony came with drinks from a local alcoholics dealer and everypony took a shot, including Crimson. He believed that the best way to improve morale was to participate in activities with the men to show he was one of them. "A problem that can't be solved with whiskey is a problem not meant to be solved." Number 5 "Crystal Shard, always the rogue one, the adventurous one. I was the orderly, self-sacrificing one.” Crimson shook his head slightly. The pink alicorn beside him though for a moment. “Ironically similar names.” “Tell that to the writer.” Cadence smirked. “That’s Pinkie Pie’s job.”