Aboard the Death Star over Canterlot with a massive fleet protecting the station, Charming Thunder sat at the table along with the princesses, Lucina, Kallen, and Light and Admiral Thrawn as they reviewed a hologram of the Eternal Fleet. "Reports indicate that SCORPIO controls the majority of the Eternal Fleet," Twilight reported. "But not all."
"What do you mean?" Luna asked.
"Zero's flagship still commands a sizable armada," Charming Thunder said. "How he's blocking SCORPIO's influence, we don't know."
"Might have something to do with the GEMINI Prime's sudden urge to nap," Lucina said.
"SCORPIO never expressed an interest in ruling the masses. She must have a larger plan for the Eternal Throne. Aside the fact that she is holding on to it for Danny."
"I doubt she will share that with us if that were true," Celestia said.
"Replacing Zero with a psychotic droid was a failure," Kallen said.
"We're at a disadvantage then," Cadence said. "SCORPIO knows too much."
"She's made no moves against us," Twilight said. "Zero is weakened without the Eternal Throne." Charming Thunder thinks for a moment when the alarm sounded and the holo terminal shut down. Light rushed to a nearest terminal and analyzed the situation.
"Somepony's slicing into our communications," Light reported.
"Who?" Charming Thunder asked as he got up from his seat. A holofigure of SCORPIO appeared in the middle of the holo table as Charming Thunder turned to see her with anger in his eyes.
"I trust you have not forgotten me," SCORPIO said. "Our partnership is incomplete."
"Is this your way of apologizing?"
"No, but it's sweet of you to think so. This is merely a courtesy call. Zero approaches your Death Star over your kingdom of Canterlot. He intends to destroy." Charming Thunder was shocked to hear the news.
"Impossible!! How did he find me?"
"I told him." Charming Thunder and the other's eyes widened in shock. "I was curious to see what was more important to Zero: retaking the Eternal Throne or killing you just like you did to your own brother."
"You're not telling me this to appease your curiosity, are you?" Luna asked.
"I rarely act with a singular motivation. Zero is a nuisance that must be dealt with. You are in the best position to do so."
"She's not kidding," Light said. "Sensors are reporting a massive fleet inbound."
"Thanks for the intel," Charming Thunder lied. "Perhaps we can still work together."
"I can always count on your pragmatism," SCORPIO said before the transmission ended.
"And I can always count on your arrogance." Alarms sounded everywhere in the station as everyone in the room got up from their seats.
"We can counter attack," Thrawn said. "But I suggest that troops should be on alert at the castle in case Zero deploys his troops."
"Leave that to Lucina and the princesses."
"A lightsaber may be needed anyways," Lucina said.
"Everypony else battle stations." Charming Thunder pressed a button on the terminal to contact engineering. "Is the weapon ready?"
"All systems are operational, your highness," a voice said on the terminal.
"Good. Have it charged and ready." Charming Thunder looked up to Twilight. "Twilight, I'm leaving you in command of the Death Star."
"Are you sure you can handle things in the sky without me?" Twilight asked.
"Who said I was going alone." Charming Thunder looked at Light. "Light will be going with me on this mission to take down Zero. His reign ends today."
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The Eternal Fleet laid wait as Thrawn's destroyer flew towards the flagship. Zero noticed the destroyer along with others behind it and ordered, "Begin the assault." The engineers pressed buttons on their computers as they aimed the ships guns on the approaching destroyer. The ship opened fire as the fleet approached. Charming Thunder stood on the bridge with Thrawn as shields were holding on the destroyer.
An officer approached them and said, "We are being hailed, sir."
"Put it through," Charming Thunder said as the officer rushed to a terminal and received a holo transmission from Zero himself. Charming Thunder grew angry and took a step closer to the hologram.
"Zero!!"
"Surprised to see me again? I hoped you would since our last confrontation at Cloud City."
"Who are you really? Under that mask."
"Not yet, your highness. You and your fleet will be destroyed along with your precious Death Star. Unless you come face me yourself you will find out the truth. Oh, and in case you refuse...." Zero gestured and a holo figure of Nunally came in, but with her eyes now wide open.
"Nunally?!?!"
"She will be the first to witness your demise."
"How is it possible that she can see again?"
"I helped her of course. Live or die. Make your choice." The transmission ended as Charming Thunder turned to the admiral.
"Press the attack and give me cover for my fighter to land in that flagship. You can't risk your destroyers to get any closer. Contact Twilight to have the weapon ready when you need it most and target the Eternal Fleet cruisers."
"Yes, your highness," Thrawn said as Charming Thunder walked past him. "You heard our king, battle stations!!" Charming Thunder left the room to the hangar to see Light waiting at her TIE Fighter.
"This TIE will fly us both in," Light said. "I've seen these in action before my disappearance. It's two seated and I can man the weapons in the back in case we run into any trouble."
"Good thinking, Light. Hopefully we can make it safely to Zero's flagship."
"There's more to this is there?"
"Zero has Nunally, Lelouch's sister."
"Then we must find her as well and get her off the ship." Charming Thunder nodded as he entered the cockpit and activated the ship's engines. The fighter lifted off the ground and left the hangar.
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Twilight stood at the before the huge wall screen displaying the whole Eternal Fleet in range. An officer entered the room as he reported, "We have entered firing range and await your orders, princess."
"Target their cruisers surrounding the flagship," Twilight said. "You may fire when ready." Engineers scurried about, pulling levers and flipping switches. Light began to flash as the dome outside of the Death Star began to glow an eerie green. A cone of beams converged from the dome, firing a huge laser towards one of the cruisers causing a massive explosion hitting other cruisers even damaging the flagship's shields. Charming Thunder piloted his TIE Fighter through the barrage of lasers and shot the flagship's hangar shield generator. The hangar doors began to close as the TIE Fighter landed in the hangar. Light opened the hatch and exited the fighter as Charming Thunder jumped out to secure the area. Skytroopers entered the hangar as Charming Thunder activated his lightsaber and Light drew her blasters. Charming Thunder charged at the Skytroopers as he deflects the blaster fire and Light open fires at them. He then jumps and slices the Skytroopers one by one and throws his lightsaber to take down the rest. Light approached him as he deactivated his lightsaber.
"Go find Nunally," Charming Thunder said. "I'll handle Zero." Charming Thunder made his way the the bridge as Light made her way to the detention center.