//------------------------------// // Chapter 15: A Second Chance // Story: Equestria Wars Episode XV: Knights of Zero // by sonicdash123 //------------------------------// Lelouch laid down on the bed in his cell with a bandage around his chopped off hoof as Nunally visited him. Charming Thunder entered the cell and smiled at her then looked at Lelouch. "Why?" Lelouch asked. "Why let me live? After all I have done to you and your empire." "Because I never killed my brother out of my free will," Charming Thunder explained. "Sure he still wants me dead, but I believe in second chances. And I gave you one." "Then you'll forgive an old friend who betrayed you?" "You helped your sister as well. You helped her see again. I don't know how, but you did it." Lelouch smiled and looked at Nunally who hugged him. "I'll leave you two at it. In the meantime, a medical droid will help repair your hoof as it did mine once before the Lunar Wars." Charming Thunder turned to leave the room and locked the cell door behind him and headed to the throne room. --------------------- Charming Thunder gazed out the window in Celestia's throne room as he watched the fleet. Luna entered the room and stood next to him. "You have once again done the impossible," she said. "Lucina, the princesses, and I were prepared for the impossible, but there was no need. I should've been there to enjoy the fireworks. But I must ask, why let Lelouch live after what he has done?" "There's always a second chance," Charming Thunder said. "And I'm giving it to him. I stand by it." "Me and my sister would be lying if we were worried about what it would mean to let him live. But we still have more concerns." "Yes. SCORPIO's proven more cunning than I imagined. If SCORPIO or at least Danny ever attacks again, we will be ready." Charming Thunder and Luna continued to gaze out the window and watched as some of the Star Destroyers returned to their sectors of Equestria. --------------------- SCORPIO was on the Eternal Throne when she sees the ghost of Danny Eclipse in his cyborg form appear at the door and walked towards to her. When he finally got to the steps, SCORPIO got up from the throne. Danny went to the throne and sat on it, smirking. "Is everything going to plan?" Danny asked SCORPIO, who was neutral. "Yes, my master," SCORPIO said with a neutral tone. "The fortress is set up and cloaked from detection. The lab is almost ready, but we lack materials to make the Project a complete success. We also require an expert in this field and the only one with mastery in this type of Project is Dr. Pines." A holographic picture of a Pegasus stallion that had a fur, dark grey mane and tail, and he wore a light brown cloak with a red shirt that had long sleeves. He also had a pair of glasses on and had dull yellow eyes. "Where is he?" "He is located in Belle Reve." A holographic image of a large maximal prison appeared. "He was accused to being ‘insane’ due to his studies." "Who should I watch out for?" SCORPIO’s eyes began to glow and three images of ponies; all were mares. Danny recognized the first two as Bon Bon and Lyra, but the third one was sort-of a mystery. The mare had light purple fur, purple and white mane and tail, she had a cutie mark that had a screw and a baseball next to it, her eyes had a swirl in them, and had a helicopter hat on her hair that wouldn’t stop spinning its’ blades. "The one known as Bon Bon is the warden of the prison while the one known as Lyra is Bon Bon’s second in command. The third mare is known as Screwball, the daughter of Discord, who was put in prison due to the fact that she is part of Discord’s being. Not birthed, but created by Discord’s imagination. She is also a prisoner with her affiliation towards Discord. She may pose a threat to you due to the fact that she is part of Discord, meaning-" "She could see me, regardless if I make to make myself visible to everyone or not." Danny understood the threat behind him. He sighed and began to look at SCORPIO. "Keep the Eternal Fleet at standby and when I give the signal, you will commence the invasion against the prison and help Dr. Pines in his escape from prison." "Until we meet again, milord." Danny nods and disappears from the seat. SCORPIO went to the throne and sat on it, resuming her control over it. THE END