Jack of all trades

by Blacklight Brony


Trainee by day, infiltrator by nigh and the battle

(Sunday)

I sat up and looked around slowly. The events that played out in my mind still fresh in my memory. It wasn’t ten seconds when I felt something heavy in my hand. I looked at it and found my bow that I make in the dream.

I got up and checked my surroundings. I was on the left side of the room while Twilight was on the right. There was one fire place that had a smoke release somewhere on the surface. That was all the room had at all. A fireplace, Twilight, and Me, this would be an interesting stay.

I poked my head out the cloth door and found the naga working. I picked up my bow and left for my morning run.


One set later as well as a few questions, I was at the blacksmith. I was surprised that Iron Blade got every design correct. The dragon heads were perfect to.

“Damn, I might be an artist on paper, but your an artist with metal.” I complemented which made him blush.

“Nothing much, just doing my job. I see you have a bow now.” He observed.

“It was in a dream when I got it. I’m just going chalk it up to magic.” I summoned the eagle to check out the area. It flew away with a gust of wind following it.

“Non unicorns can learn magic?” He rose an eyebrow area.

“Apparently, I was chosen. Plus, it’s dark magic.” I had an idea, but I wasn’t sure it would work. I held out a hand and formed a orb of darkness. It was black with a purple tent to it. It could fit in a hand with ease and to see if I could touch it, I lessen the magic used to lower the orb to my hand. It felt warm, but cold at the same time. “Harmless, see.” I held my hand out to to him so he would take it.

He took it hesitantly and threw it up and caught it with one hand. “This is surprisingly fun.”

“You look like your having a ball.” I chuckle at my pun. He groaned as his hand, to be more specific, it was his palm, met his face. “Not a fan of puns?” He nodded. “Okay, I’ll be on my way.” I exited the shop as kamikaze returned and she landed on my shoulder. “Lead the way.”

She flew in place for a moment before flying away. Not possible for an eagle.

‘It’s possible if it’s made of energy. So far it’s sustaining itself right now because of the darkness. As you get stronger you will be able to do this in day light.’ Moon explained calmly. ‘I see you received my gift. You like it. Of course you do, you made it.’

Well, it’s a good thing you’re my teacher, right?

‘Yes, I guess.’ I imagined her shaking her head.


The training grounds were alive with combat and pained grunts. I attached an arrow to the bow string and aimed.

“Eagle eye!” I yelled as the world turned slightly blue.

I lifted my hand like it was second nature, aiming for the targets on the opposite side of the grounds, and let go. The grounds didn’t hear me over the sound of training combat. It was when the arrow hit the target with a loud thump hen the echo stopped the training.

I dismissed Eagle eye as everyone turned to me. I smirked as I found my way to the field, now in hand and knocked a new arrow in. Kamikaze disappeared before we came into the grounds so she wouldn’t be a problem.

“Recruit human, we-“ I cut of the instructor quickly.

“It’s Blacklight Solaire, or in this case, Recruit Solaire. You are...” I introduced my self as I walked over to retrieve my arrow. “Bullseye.”

“First Lieutenant Rapier.” He introduced.

“Let me guess, I’m a private.” He nodded in confirmation. “Well, I see my knowledge of the Marine ranks are still valid.”

“Well, lets get you trained. Do you have combat experience?” He asked.

“None how so ever. Never been so in a fight, but I know war is hell. I also know that, in my world, this is known as boot camp.” An idea passed through my head. “I actually have an idea to give us the upper hand in the fight against the enemy naga.” He rose an eyebrow area at my declaration. I set my bow down as I knew what was coming.

“Let’s get through training first then you can tell our generals.” He slithered away. “Alright! Block it up!” He yelled. I ran into the block while the rest slowly slithered. “Hurry it the fuck up!”

Everyone was lazily in block, but me. I hand my hands into fist with my thumbs at the seams of my pants. My head was held high with a thousand yard stair and an emotionless face. The lieutenant saw me and smirked.

“You see this kid!” He pointed to me to show he was talking to me. He lowered his arm and slithered up to me. He was a little shorter than me. “How old are you private!” He was screaming in my face.

“Fourteen, sir!” I screamed with the same intensity, but still held the respect.

“This kid is six years younger than all of you and he’s showing you up. Follow his example.” He was definitely appreciative at my age to insult the rest of the soldiers.

“Sir yes, sir!” They yelled at the top of their lungs.

“We are going to do our daily slither! Private Solaire, you got any cadences!”

“A couple, sir.” I responded.

“Lead the cadence, private!” He was smiling for sure. He must have been really tired of doing the cadences.

“Sir yes, sir!” I was ecstatic for this opportunity.

I’m finally in an armed force. I lead the slither and the cadence. It wasn’t a technical cadence, but the naga will appreciate it. Plus, I get to abuse the ambient magic to.

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We passed the main 6 which were with a couple other ponies. Most likely Applejacks family. They heard the cadence and knew for sure I was leading it. I saw them cringe while I was having the time of my life.

We finished in the market area and began to slither, or in my case: walk, back to the training ground. I passed by the ponies again with a happy look.

“Hello.” I said simply. They turned to me with horrified expressions. “Why so glum?”

“T-that song.” Rarity stuttered. The rest shared a horrified glance to one another.

“What about it. I was only using it for a cadence and I thought the naga soldiers I was training with would appreciate it after I one upped them in military barings.” They relaxed a little. Rarity held out my war belt with the different magazine holders as well as a holster for my new gun. “Thanks Rarity.” I put it on and slid the pistol into its holster.

“Oh, blacklight, these came in.” Twilight levitated me over the ten magazines. I put them into their holders. Not a sound.

“Thanks you two. This means a lot to me. This is my life line when I’m out of arrows.” They looked at me confused before I left to the training grounds.

A relatively short walk there, but I was the last. I remember that I forgot to grab my sword at the blacksmith. That was until Iron slithered over to me with my short sword in hand.

“You forgot this.” He handed me the sword. I found a clip on it so it could be attached to my war belt.

“How did you know about my war belt? I didn’t wear it there.” I asked.

“My wife told me about it. She told me about that weapon you bought from her.” So that was her. If I knew then. I would have paid a little more.

“Okay, thank you Iron.” He waved and went back to his shop.

I drew my sword and twirled it around. It was a little heavy, but nothing I couldn’t manage. I sheathed it and grabbed my bow.

I set up an arrow to shoot at some targets. The grounds were alive with battle. I aimed slightly as I now noticed my hand no longer shaking without Eagle eye. The archery range was on the other side of the grounds.


I found myself on my ass again after I dueled agents a naga. These duels were to make us adapt to the situation. My bow was off to the sod as I needed my short sword for this. I had speed yes, but I suck ad dodging.

The lieutenant put a gem on the blades so it would faze through the body, but leave the pain. It was a small gem and it had the shape of an oval. It was green in color and seemed like it shined.

I charged head first with the intention to kill. The naga in question was striker, so nobody told me he used an axe. He hit hard and quickly with malice and enjoyment. I knew I’m no match against a naga so I needed to be faster than them.

He tried to hit me with a horizontal swing from the right. I ducked under it and thrusted my blade towards his chest, but he used his free hand to grab mine. With a burst of strength, he threw me again where I landed on my ass.

“You need to block with your free hand to avoid getting hit.” He suggested.

“Naga are three times stronger than me. I’m an excellent shot though, so I could do that on the field or, if my plan gets the okay from the generals, I can find a way to recruit the citizens there.” He seemed confused so I took the opportunity and threw my sword into his throat. “Also, stay on guard unless the duel is over. Good fight and if you didn’t get confused, then I would have never won. Good fight.” He was coughing the entire time, but he heard it.

“Good fight. If your weaker than nagas than out smart them.” He had a point. I can out smart them and strike quicker.

I always hesitate when I attack because I can’t kill anyone. I’m to innocent to kill something. War isn’t my place, but if I leave and abandon the ones I call friends. I said I would fight with them so I’m keeping my word.

I sighed heavily because I wasn’t mentally ready for this. I felt someone tap my shoulder. I turned to it and it was the lieutenant. “I know your plight blacklight. To take another’s life is something we don’t want to do, but we don’t have a choice. A little help for the future battle, don’t try to push it away, be proud of what you did, not because you killed, but because you protected. If they aren’t taken care of, we’ll be forced out of our home. They’re new and don’t understand diplomacy, so instead of peace, they chose war. Remember, don’t be proud taking a life, but always look for a better way before you take the kill.”

“Thanks, I’ll exhaust all my options, but I’ve never been in a fight before. I have no experience.” I responded. I felt guilt for even thinking of taking another’s life.

“You have the spirit of a protector. You will do what’s right. Plus, I know about your magic, you need to show the world that there’s no evil magic.” My head instantly turned to him. He leld up a hand and a ball of fire. “Those helpers are few in numbers, but when your chosen, they are yours.”

How many are there Moon?

She didn’t reply immediately, but, with a heavy sigh, she spoke. ‘When I was teaching Luna, there were millions. The unicorns didn’t receive any because of their natural magic. They grew angry and hunted us down. We are called divines, forgotten in the ages. Luna took my name to protect one of five divines left. When we first met you heard Celestia’s divine. She chose a male voice so no one will knock w who she is. Her name is Solar Flare and she is my sister.’ I frowned as I wanted to get stronger to protect the divines.

“Moon, teach me more. I wish to protect all the divines left.” I didn’t care if I said it out loud, we need to get the word out.

‘Vary well, just... don’t get your self killed. Please, I don’t want to be alone anymore.’ I felt her cry in my head when her fit was over we trained. Me and Moon perfecting dark magic.


I stood in front of the generals of the naga clan that I was in. I had my hat on with my nations flag on it. My hands were clasped around my back and my head held high.

The generals were different in every way. The first one wore a red shirt with a hat that all Americans would hate as it looks like an officers hat that the Germaine army wore during World War 2. The next was a woman with a green shirt and a marriage ring. The other two were males with marine dress uniforms on.

This would be interesting.

“Blacklight Solaire, am I correct?” The woman asked.

“Yes. That’s me.” I confirmed.

“You have a plan to help against the other clan.” The male with Germaine hat asked.

“Yes, I have over one thousand years of warfare to pull from. My plan is that I sneak in, return with as much intelligence I can find, and report straight to you. I can get photo evidence to support my claims and reveal the enemies secrets to the citizens to get them on our side. And we can find out there next attack.” I finished my explanation quickly.

“Why should we trust you?” One of the marine uniform wearing naga asked.

“Your slithering creates a lot of noise. I can sneak in quietly sense I have feet instead of snake like tails. I’m also a marksman with a bow.” They seemed to contemplate it for a while.

“We have decided to go ahead with your plan Private Solaire. You will begin tonight.” The obvious leader said. He had a deep voice and he spoke for the group.

“Intelligence is important in warfare. I expected no sooner.” I walked out with a prideful smile. I couldn’t believe I could be the turning point in the entire conflict.


I got dressed in my forest camo as I scouted the surrounding area. How I missed that I have no clue. I made my way to the entrance with my short sword and bow. I did have my hand gun on my just in case.

I left without making a sound as I snuck out and towards the enemy camp.

I ran through the forest until I came across a wall. Hard for a naga to climb, but not for a human. I climbed up the wall with ease. The was just wide enough for me to stand on. I jumped down with relative ease as my body turned into a shadow and dispersed once I hit the ground before reforming into my normal body.

It was one of the tricks I learned in the past three hours. The other is a shock wave that will knock back an enemy and also send me sliding on the ground back first if I don’t brace myself first.

I find the nearest naga and observe. It was a female with a daughter with worried looks on their faces. A male naga came up and... I’m not even going to write about it. It was so horrible that I stepped in.

I was behind the male naga with my blade drawn. Was I ready for this. I remembered the lieutenant’s words. ‘Don’t take pride in killing alone. Take pride in the lives you saved.’ I summarized in my head. If no one does it who will.

Apart of me died that night when my sword went straight through the naga’s back. His horrified face was etched into my memory as he took in his last breath and he seemed to relax. My hand covering his mouth kept him from alerting the rest of the camp. He slid from my grip and the wound profusely poring blood. I shared the horrified expression on my face that equaled his.

“A-are you o-okay?” I asked hoping to defuse the situation. She saw the horror on my face and the fear of taking another life. I grabbed my bow and saw I was shaking badly.

“Yes, I’m fine. How about you?” She responded hesitantly.

“Like I’m going to throw up at any second.” I looked at my hands, one covered in the naga’s blood and the other cleaning as can be. I don’t notice the blood covering my jacket and right forearm. “I need information. What is it like here.” I summoned kamikaze, definitely changing her name, and told her to take the dead naga’s body to a place no one will find it.

She explained as I covered up the blood with dirt. Apparently, the women are treated like property instead of individuals. They are under constant threat of rape and murder. I stopped her there as it was all I needed and the adrenaline was leaving my system and I didn’t want to have a mental breakdown in the middle of an enemy camp. I promised that help was on the way.


I walked in a random direction with no heart to get anywhere. I had blood staining my hands, figuratively and literally. I couldn’t face the six I called my friends now or I fear I’ll be alone in a world I don’t understand. I need others by me to help, especially after this.

I stopped in my tracks as I lost the will to go on. I fell on the ground and curled into a ball. I lost the adrenaline that kept me going and now shock is settling in.

I was about to give up when I felt something nuzzling my side. I looked to it and my vision was occupied by light gray fur, almost a white, and light blue eyes. I scooted away in fear at the... dire wolf.

My jaw dropped in shock forgetting the feeling of that I just killed someone. It walked over to me and sniffed. It pulled away and began to walk away before it turned around and motioned me to follow. I, not wanting to die by a huge wolf, followed it.

I was still in the cover of night. So large predators would have a heard time seeing us. I followed its path with it occasionally looking back at me to se if I was following.

I didn’t deviate from its path. Only a few times did I have to walk around things, like big rocks and bolders, the wolf could climb, but I can’t.

It lead me to its den where hundreds of them watched my every movement. My hand hovered over my gun and sword. My bow would be useless in this situation as I would be attacked from every angle.

I felt talons on my shoulder as... Serenity, I will call her from now on, landed there. I looked at the shadowed eagle.

“Where have you been?” I asked the dark energy eagle. It didn’t make a noise and disappeared on a puff of smoke. “That didn’t answer my question.” I looked at the wolf as it motioned me forward. Into a part of the den I thought they would lead me away from.


I stood there dumbfounded that they would let me anywhere near there puppies. I saw a few playing and others staring at me with their tails wagging. They must smell my dogs on me.

It lead me through the pups and to an injured one. I turned into a a shadow and reformed, kneeling, beside it with a worried look. It had a huge gash on its side where I bet a claw from an other animal hit, planing to kill it.

I looked at the wolf with the worried look and it immediately knew what I wanted to ask as it lowered its head in sadness.

Moon, how do I heal? I thought frantically.

Thoughts ran through my mind and I didn’t care if she could hear it. On stuck out, as I thought if I helped this one, it would atone for what I did.

‘Hold your hand out and turn that dark energy into light. It will still be dark magic, but look like normal magic.’ She explained. I didn’t care about the last part, I just needed to heal the puppy.

I held out my hand and, instead of the normal black, it was a gold with a few specks of black in it. I expanded it so it would cover the entire den and surround the entire pack and heal the injured ones. In a few seconds the pup was healed.

It stood up with a little wobble before falling. I caught it with a hand. It was about the size of a normal puppy, but knowing dire wolves, it will grow to my size. I looked over the the wolf that brought me here and set the pup in front of it.

It nuzzled the puppy before picking it up by the scruff of the neck and bring it to my feet where I stood. I was confused at first, but it looked at me first and quickly at the puppy. I got the meaning as I picked it up and cradled it. It yawned adorably, I’m not afraid to admit that, and fell asleep in my warm embrace.


I was lead out with the dire wolf pup in my arms as I was aloud to keep it. Most likely because the parents of the wolf died as puppies usually never do anything without their parents.

I found my way back to the cave at five am. I reported my findings and they all grind their teeth in anger. I said it is a good thing because now we have allies inside the other clan’s camp. I left tiredly with permission to sleep until ten.


(Monday)

Five hours of sleep did me good as I was well rested, but last nights event played through my head and I was curled into a ball and shook. The dire wolf pup curled up beside me and fell asleep next to my chest. I didn’t mention that I killed an enemy naga at the debriefing.

The generals came back pissed that I dismissed training. That was before they saw my frazzled state.

“What the fuck happened?” The woman naga asked.

“I forgot to mention in the debriefing the naga I killed.” I explained as realization dawned in them. Killing wasn’t foreign to humanity, but committing it can break us.

“Never mind, but we expect you to ge even more information tonight.” I couldn’t argue with that because I am disobeying an order.

The six came around to hang out with me after hearing that I’m free that day. They definitely saw my disturbed face which Rainbow commented that I look like Twilight when something’s late. Applejack punched her and came to see what was wrong, but avoided the wolf.

“What’s wrong sugarcube?” She asked kindly. I contemplated whether to tell them or lie. I didn’t want to lose their trust so I told them.

“When I snuck into the enemy’s camp, a male naga was about rape a woman. I... I killed him by stabbing him in the back.” I changed my clothes when I got back. “His expression of horror was the same I had. His blood covered my arm, hand, and clothing. I covered his mouth so he couldn’t scream and dumped his body where no one can find him.” I was shaking violently then with fear, regret, and terror.

I blatantly told them I killed someone else in gruesome detail of his death. I was scared that I would become a killer, a monster, a demon.

I felt her fear as her face mimicked it. She was crying softly as were the others, but if I don’t do this, I’ll be letting others suffer as everything comes crashing down on them. I may not like it, but I cannot let others suffer. I have to see this through.

She trotted up to me with an unknown intention before I saw her pass me. I felt something warm behind me at the same time shifting was heard. I looked and found that Applejack curled up behind me.

“You need us. You did what others wouldn’t and you needed to do that to save another.” She said trying to relive some of the fear.

“But I have to do it again tonight. But, I will avoid all enemies this time.” I said telling her that I will try to do things differently.

“You need to quit, Blacklight. Your having a mental breakdown because you went in there.” Twilight claimed and the rest agreed except for Fluttershy.

“You need to continue.” She said meekly, but loud enough for everyone to hear.

“No offense darling, but look at him.” Rarity pointed at me with a hoof. “He’s shaking because of what happened. He said we will avoid killing, but it might be unavoidable.” The rest nodded.

“If he doesn’t, then the naga lose their home. I listen into their conversation last night and he told them what they do to their women. They work while the stallions have fun and at night they...” She didn’t finish as she began to cry. She must have heard everything. “Please tell me you have a target this time. I can’t stand to see or hear others suffer while we live nicely.”

I stopped shaking and sat up. I smiled at her before it became it took a natural look. “I do.” I state easily. I summoned serenity and began to discuss my plan. “First, Twilight send a letter to the generals, I want them to hear this.”


The generals were around me after seeing how I switched from a broken mess to calculated calmness in three hours.

“Fastest time we’ve seen someone switch before.” The leader said. He was dressed in a white shirt after I described the confusion. He aloud his second in command, the naga in the marine dress uniform, let him continue to where his. “You have a plan, as we’ve heard. This will count to your briefing.”

“Ok, more time to prepare.” I whispered. The eleven of us, me, the mane six, and the generals, sat in the room. “We will attack on Wednesday. Today I’ll save another and tell her to send a message to the rest saying that to gather in the safest area on Wednesday. Tomorrow I will scout to find the weak points of their defense. Today, as a secretary objective, I will find a map to help navigate the camp and show weak points. My eagle here,” I pointed at serenity, “will be my eyes in the sky and will alert me when an enemy is close with one being the front, two for the right, three for the left, and four being behind. To them it will be an annoying bird, but I’ll know.” They smiled at the plan.

It was perfect because if some one was coming. I would be able to turn my body into a shadow and hide in dark corners of areas. That day got even better when I gathered even more valuable intel.


I dropped in again with my body turning into a shadow and dispersing when I hit the ground and afterwards, colliding to form my body again.

I wasted no time in searching for someone to help pass the message to. I was lucky that I found the same naga in the same position as last night.

I calmed my nerves as the events played through my head. The first is always the hardest. I walked behind the male quietly and stabbed him in the back. Serenity came down and took the body away before it hit the ground.

“Your back!” She whispered loudly. It was particularly loud, but it could still be heard if anyone came near. “I wish my daughter came with me. She would loved to see you again. The word around their school is that a strange creature that stood on two legs saved her mom from danger.”

“I’m about to save you from even more danger. We’re attacking this place on Wednesday. Spread the word to head to the safest place in the camp. Don’t tell the ones that will eat us out for less punishment. Just tell them to follow you.” She nodded with a determined look. “Where does your leader work?” She pointed to a building in the middle of the camp. “Thank you. We’ll see each other Wednesday.”

I left quietly, hiding from a few times from patrols that came my way until I climbed on the building that the clan leader work/lives in. Why I wrote live was because there was a bed in the room I snuck into. I now realize that I write this I call it a camp when it’s a larg town with the house being stone and thatch roofs. The tallest being three stores while the rest being two.

Fuck! Was that a root. Fuck you root. Was I writing all that! Dammit, I spilled ink on to the page. Well at lest It didn’t hit the words. Yes, it didn’t bleed through either. Bad luck to instant good luck, Fuck ya... Oh ya, back to the story. And if you think this is made up, go fuck yourselves before going to ask either Twilight or Applejack because they are doing the same thing as me.

I made my way to his office stealthily and avoided all the guards. I went in their and searched for some valuable information. I scanned through the papers until I found battle plans. They would attack head on next week on Thursday.

I got lucky when I found a map one day earlier than expected. I took the map and papers before jumping onto the next roof.

Moon, I need to know how to turn my magic into C4.

‘Fire charge and detonation. Fire charge explodes on contact and if mixed with detention, you can withhold the explosion until Wednesday.’ Moon said informatively.

Think you can present a crash course.

I jumped roof to roof avoiding most petrols.

‘Fire charge, all you need to think of is your heat in your hands and then it exploding.’ I made it easily. I must be getting better at magic. ‘Detonation, now think of the explosion connected to a wire with a detonator on it.’ The fire was black and would shine brighter than any fire I’ve ever seen. I then mixed with the detonation spell where strands of white surrounding the fire let me know it worked.

I jump onto the wall and over it. I then place one charge at each direction. On one the north side, another on the west, one on the south, and the last one on the east. I lowered the magical energy to dem the fire charges as I bolted away and hoped no one will find them.


The generals were smiling at me. I was there for a grand total of sixty minutes. It was a far cry to the last one which was seven hours.

“This is perfect.” The female naga general exclaimed. “Oh, we forgot to tell you our names. Slitherauna.” I shook her hand and noticed that I’m not being thrown around.

I shook hands with a random naga to show everything was alright and I was on the floor after being thrown up and down.

“Dawning star.” The leader said. I couldn’t judge his name as I’ve heard weirder.

“Daniel star.” Brothers! Damn, no wander those two were confusing to tell the difference between.

“Morning rise.” The last male said. I got over the hat after he explained he found it years ago. I couldn’t find myself to hate him because he didn’t know and I don’t want to destroy his childhood.

“Is this all sirs and ma’am.” I was in parade rest for the ROTC.

“It will be. Head back and we’re a head of schedule you know.” Slitherauna said happily.

“Yes, but we’ll attack on Wednesday as planed. I could use a full night sleep before the attack. Tomorrow, we make our move.” I was almost out the door before I remembered something. “Oh, tomorrow I’ll sneak in and head to the civilians in the area to provide protection.”

“Understood.” They said in unison before examining the map and papers/parchments. Dammit.


(Tuesday)

I woke up groggily as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. Purple eyes started back at me. Twilight was close to my face and we were literally a nose apart.

We backed away from each other quickly with a blush on both of our faces. I stood to my full hight with a sharp intake of the the air through my nose. I stopped as I smelled an intoxicating aroma. I covered my nose after feeling a flux of lust.

At the time I didn’t know what it was. Now I know.

“Is there a reason you woke me up like that?” I asked her.

“I was examining your sleep pattern as it much different than ponies.” She lied. It was easy to find out because she was constantly avoiding my gaze.

“Okay, sure, whatever.” I said most likely not wanting to hear the reason.

I walked out swiftly and not looking back. I headed to the training grounds with my bow only.


What I found out about my bow is that if mixed with dark magic, I can control what the arrow does. It wouldn’t stray from its path, but it can add effects. One of them splits the dark energy into two in order to hit other targets.

I trained with ‘eagle eye’ to get it stronger. The dire wolf stayed at the sides of the grounds while serenity was practicing dive attacks. I still need a name for the dire wolf as I have no name for her.

I’m now much faster with the bow as I can now draw the bow back and in a second get the arch just right and accounting for wind.

Serenity can dive at extreme heights to bring her talons down and, with merging dark energy, can cloth the target in half. Her flying speed was incredible as I definitely saw a mock cone around her.

I retrieved my arrows with gusto to maximize my training with it. My eye was still glowing blue with serenity’s user ability. I thought of a name for the wolf as it would be great for her. I whistled for the dire wolf and she came to me.

“Hey there girl, I think I have a name for you.” I said which caused her to pant and bark I. Excitement. “How about... Saris.” She barked happily which caused me to chuckle when she jumped into my arms, which caused me to drop my bow. “Okay okay, down.” She got off me and headed back to the side. I picked up my bow and retrieved my arrows. I headed farther until I was at the two hundred yard mark.

I fire without eagle eye and at least hit the target. I sighed as I began the walk to retrieve the arrows.

‘You know you can retrieve them with magic, right?’ Moon asked incredulously. I face palmed at my stupidity in not asking. She laughed at me, much to my embarrassment, and taught me the basic telekinesis. ‘Just imagine yourself grabbing the object and pulling it to you.’

I sighed as the dark energy gathered around my hands and the arrows had the same energy around it. They were pulled out and, shakily at the beginning before smoothening out, came to me.

‘Your magic got stronger. You can see aura, but others can’t. Your still weak compared to unicorns, but you’ll get stronger with each new spell you learn.’ She explained. That reminded me to head to Twilight to check my magical reserves and potential.

I look over to the lieutenant with a quick message. “Lieutenant, I’ll be with Twilight figuring out how large my magical reserves are!” I yelled. Others seemed confused by for he nodded with a knowing look. Not like that look like I’m about to have sex. Get your mind out the gutter.

“Good! I ha to do the same when I got Beowulf!” I was about to walk out before he stopped me. “By the way, what’s your divine’s name?!” He told me his so I’ll tell him mine.

“Moon. Nightmare Moon.” He look scared before I reassured him. “She hasn’t tried to influence me yet. So don’t worry.” I walked out with out a care. I didn’t know it was deadly silent until I left.


I found her in the market area with her tail between her legs as she sat down. She was cradling it like she was grooming it. She looked a little sad as I was now at ten yards.

“Hey, Twilight!” Yelled cause her to turn to me. She lit up as she saw me. That smile was large enough to rival Pinkie Pie’s... where was she.

“Blacklight, good to see you!” She yelled back waving. My body dispersed into a shadow and reformed with me sitting in the chair. She marveled at the display. “Your getting stronger.” She was extremely kind today.

“Ya, just learned telekinesis. Plus, I don’t have to sneak into the enemies camp.” Why did I call it a camp. It was clearly a town. It had a wall and everything... I should stop bring this up. “I need to know what my magical reserves are and my potential. Your the only one I know can do it.” I saw her aura around me then release me with a heavy gasp.

“It’s larger than mine.” I chuckled as she got what I was thinking. “Blacklight, your disgusting.” She facehoofed.

“You love it.” We shared a quick laugh. I turned serious at the importants of knowing this. “I need a more powerful unicorn to examine it.”

“You may need the princess.” That would work.

“Good. I was hoping to go there so I could join the guard temporarily. It would do me some good to learn other fighting stiles.” She deflated a bit before she thought of something.

“I can go with you. I know cantetlot sense I use to live there.” She was excited and was blushing continuously. I thought she was having a fever. Boy was I wrong.

“Are you okay? Do you have a fever?” I checked her forehead with my hand. I was a little to close to her face. Her blush intensified.

“N-n-no I-I’m f-f-fine.” I then knew she was nerves.

“Okay, if you’re sure.”

I looked around and spotted the slitherauna approaching us with a smile. I got up and saluted instinctively. She chuckled at my military formality.

“At ease.” She said with a smile.

“Ma’am yes, ma’am.” I said in a quiet tone to not draw attention. I sat back down at the table with Twilight as I looked at her. “How long was I gone?”

“Thirty minutes. It’s lunch hour so eat up. Soldier eat free.” I sighed as Twilight kept quiet.

I saw the menus in front of us and picked it up. Twilight’s menu said herbivore while mine said carnivore. I found country fried steak and soda. If they’re isolated, how do they have this. I realize then they never said they’re isolated and facepalm at my stupidity.

A waiter came over and took our orders. He left with a happy smile after I left an early tip of ten bits. The general was shocked at my generosity and kindness.

“Um... Blacklight, your eye.” Twilight pointed out. I forgot to dismiss it. I do so and the general takes her leave with a knowing smile to Twilight.

We ate in silence as we lost conversation after I explained the concept of a nuclear reactor to the best of my ability. Thank god for environmental science.

“So do you have religion in your world. Each race has its own religion, but some switch during their teen years.” Twilight asked.

“Yes, but I’m an atheist. I don’t believe in a god. I use the saying ‘thank god’ out of habit mostly.” She was shocked to say the least. I have about ten minutes till I have to get back.

“Well, it’s your life.” She got out of her shock quickly. “About the attack. Why tomorrow.”

“So we can celebrate the day after. Hopefully we all get back safely.” She smiled which was definitely infectious as I found myself smiling.

I get up and we say our goodbyes. I still smelled that intoxicating aroma, but I got use to it. I walked away with a smile still plastered on my face. I just couldn’t stop.


I dispersed into a shadow as the naga’s greatest warrior swung his war hammer at me. I’ve gotten much fast and can predict and shoot my bow with deadly accuracy in under a second. My arrows had the gem in it so it would faze right through him.

I was waiting for an opportunity to shoot. I got it when he swung to far. I didn’t shoot as I still need a way to get a killing blow with only one arrow and I was still a shadow. The mane six, Applejacks relatives, the generals, and the clan leader were watching the combat with intrigue.

I reformed as my normal self as I fused my bow with dark magic to place it on my back temporarily. I did so and threw my hand in front of me with my palms facing out. I braved my self as the dark shockwave threw him off hit tail. I disperse into shadows once again and reformed with my hands taking the bow off my back and drawing an arrow.

“Pin!” I yelled as I placed my foot on his chest. He sighed in defeat as I removed my foot and helped him up. “Good fight.”

“You too. By the way what did you say when you shouted those words. Ad Victoriam I think.” He asked as I smiled confidently.

“It means ‘to victory’ in Latin.” I explain as I checked my phone. Fifty percent battery and it was 20:10 hours. “We need to get some sleep for tomorrow. The battle begins at nine.” I say al I leave to head to my room. I pass many naga I trained by and helped for the past three days. I smiled and waved at them.


I made it to my room where Twilight was there working on something. She left after me and I didn’t see her pass me... she teleported, absolutely. I was about to greet her when that aroma was smelled again.

“I’m sorry for this, Blacklight.” She said sorrowfully.

She turned and jumped at my and forced us into a deep kiss. I was freaking out at this point. I was about to calm down before the aroma got stronger and I blacked out.


(Wednesday)

I wake up groggily, but even more so. List nights events passing bay in small glimpse. I look around for Twilight which I did find on top of me.

I was think she was scared so she came over and curled up beside me and I grabbed her by mistake.

It wasn’t until I felt a draft when I released I had no clothes on. My eyes widen as I begin to blush and it intensified as the nights events flashed through my mind. We did it... we had sex.

I was freaking out as I put on my urban camo on and the war belt with it. I’m glad Rarity did this to all of them. I was about to leave when Twilight woke up.

“What happened.” Twilight asked while rubbing her head. She smelled the air and her eyes widened as a blush crept across her face. She looked over at me as last nights events came to her. “B-Blacklight.” She wasn’t mad, but horrified. I was the same when the events played through my mind.

“I... should go.” She nodded Sense she agreed to it. I heard a yell of horror from the room. I’m so glad I left my equipment in the armory.


“Twilight, what happened?” The other five noticed our horrified looks as we passed them.

“Ya, you two look like you two saw something scary.” I looked over at Twilight and nodded. She gulped as it helped her deal better.

“We had...” She mumbled the last word as if it was something not to be said.

“What?” They asked in unison.

“...” she mumbled again. They looked a little annoyed, but Pinkie decided to guess.

“Let me guess?” She asked. “You two were about to go to sleep, but sense you were in heat you and Blacklight had sex.” I wasn’t embarrassed, but confused. I rubbed my temples and muttered her name. Twilight, on the other hand, was having a mental breakdown.

“You two...” Fluttershy started.

“Yup.” I said a little embarrassed. I had all my weapons on. My hand gun, sword, bow, and a few throwing knives. “Fluttershy, take care of Saris please.” She nodded with a blush while Rainbow was trying to mess with her.

I shook my head knowing I have a good chance of dying there. I walked with the generals at the front of the army. They slowed down until I was by myself. I lead the march into battle.


The naga army surrounded the enemy naga’s town. I stealthy snuck in with specific orders to the rest to wait for the explosions. I checked the fire charges and, luckily, they were still there.

I sent serenity to find the women and children. They were at the very south east of town, just out of reach of the explosions. I made my way is side.

A naga male had his back to me as he guarded the women and children. I placed my bow down in a corner and crept up behind him as he was calling them disgraces and slaves. I heard enough as I stabbed him in the back with my short sword. I scanned the crowd with my normal eyes. I found nothing as I sheathed my sword. I retrieved my bow and looked at the crowd which had a mix of feat and thankfulness.

“Is everyone alright?” I asked the crowd. I heard no response from the crowd so I began to attack with a warning. “The attack will begin... NOW!” I detonated the fire charges and the ground shook. I readied my bow and looked at the rest. “I’m staying her to protect you.” I didn’t draw my bow back so I would look less threatening. My smile hardened into a determined look. “Eagle Eye!” My eye flared into the light blue flame as I turned around.


The screams of war raged in the town. I didn’t hear the naga slithering behind me.

“Look out!” I turned around and a tail mad contact with my leg, snapping it in half. I screamed in pain as the naga looked confident.

He rapped his hands around my throat chocking me. I rose my hand to his head and pushed. I was definitely stronger as he actually moved. He had enough as he took my short sword and trying running my through. I removed my assault on his face to keep the sword from running me through. Unfortunately, he succeeded as it went through my stomach with a squelch as it cut through organs, skin, and got stuck in the stone under me. I pushed harder and the blade moved against his strength. It moved up against his strength, but he doubled his efforts and the blade plunged deeper into my stomach. I coughed and hacked up blood before I realized that I wouldn’t win in the state I found myself in. I swiftly pulled the pistol from the holster and placed it against his forehead. I pulled the trigger and the bullet fired from the gun, embedding itself into the naga’s skull. I felt warmth as his blood covered my body, but I was scared this time.

On thought ran through my mind as the blood from the naga continued to pore on me. It ran in my mind over and over again before I found the conclusion of the situation that occupied my mind.

I had changed, drastically.

His body, supported by my gun, finally slumped onto my body where the blood mixed with mine on the ground beneath me. I struggled to push him off, but I pushed him off me with the naga women aiding me with the challenge. The tried to help me up with a little challenge. The challenge was to get the sword out the stone ground. Instead of keeping me there, they helped me to the nearest carriage.

All fighting stopped as I saw the warriors from all sides stop and stare at me. I summoned the ball of healing and absorbed it. The wound closed around the sword and kept me from losing more blood.

I was able to thank them as the one in front of me was about to get cut open. I pushed her out the way and fired another bullet. He fell to the ground with a small hole in his head. He was dead before he hit the ground. Everyone, on the enemy side, dropped their weapons and surrendered.

Three hours of battle and we can go back.


I hear cheering now as we enter the cave with me still in the carriage. Instead of me staying down I get out, and with the aid of the slitherauna, walk my way through the cave.

All noise softened as I stepped out into the bright cave. I looked around with curiosity as I saw horrified expression and I soon found the girls watching me stumble with the help of slitherauna.

I stop in front of them and offer a kind smile to let them know I was alright, or the last one I would give.

A few seconds after the gesture, I coughed blood from my mouth as I collapsed in front of them. I tried to speak to reassure them, but I only coughed more blood. Twilight hugged me and spoke something I couldn’t hear. I saw a flash of light and the area changed from a brown cave to a white room. I saw her crying and screaming for help but I couldn’t hear a thing as this was all my speculation. I felt my body get colder and it getting harder to breathe. My eyes grew heavy with death looming closer. I closed my eyes one last time and waiting for the sweet embrace of death.


My eyes open to a white roof. I heard beeping from one direction I couldn’t figure out with it echoing through the room. I try and lift my body, but a surge of pain stops me in my tracks. I let out a pained scream as it seemed unbearable causing me to fall back down. Ponies burst through the door and see me awake and alive. I knew they were the doctors as the had white coats and surgical equipment. They sighed in relief that I wasn’t dead or in pain even though I still felt sour from the wounds.

“Call the visitors in. He’s awake.” The doctor said. I look to the corner to my right to see the door and to the left was my weapons, clothes, and a sleeping Saris.

I smile as the door burst open and I see six ponies and two alicorns look at me. The six jump at me before three being stopped by a golden aura and three being stopped by my black aura. I wasn’t ready for this because everything still hurt like hell.

“Not right now. Still recovering from being stabbed.” I say which caused them to lower their heads. “What’s wrong?” I tilt my head to the side a little.

“We thought we lost you. You... you died... twice.” Twilight explains sorrowfully. My mind drew a blank as I heard that I died. Thousands of thoughts ran through my mind as I stared at Twilight. I later came to the conclusion that I wasn’t going to go home or find a way home. Right then and there, I gave up on earth and finding a way back. She was at the brink of crying. I levitate her to me and hug her. I cradled her while petting her softly.

“It’s fine. Your okay and that’s all that matters.” She looks at me before she cries loudly. It’s muffled as she’s pressed against my chest. I felt horrible for making them worry for me like this. I remember a poem that I read a while ago.

“They may write us down in history

With their bitter, twisted lies,

They may trod us in the very dirt

But still, like dust, We'll rise.


Does our sassiness upset them?

Why are they beset with gloom?

’Cause we walk like we've got oil wells

Pumping in our living rooms.


Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,

Just like hopes springing high,

Still we'll rise.


Did they want to see us broken?

Bowed head and lowered eyes?

Shoulders falling down like teardrops,

Weakened by our soulful cries?


Does our haughtiness offend you?

Don't they take it awful hard

’Cause we laugh like I've got gold mines

Diggin’ in our own backyard.


They may shoot us with your words,

They may cut us with your eyes,

They may kill us with your hatefulness,

But still, like air, we’ll rise.


Does our sexiness upset them?

Does it come as a surprise

That we dance like we've got diamonds

At the meeting of our thighs?


Out of the huts of history’s shame

we rise

Up from a past that’s rooted in pain

we rise

A black ocean, leaping and wide,

Welling and swelling we bear in the tide.


Leaving behind nights of terror and fear

we rise

Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear

we rise

Bringing the gifts that our ancestors gave,

We are the dream and the hope of the slave.

we rise

we rise

we rise.”

I finish and see she isn’t crying anymore, but a happy expression was plastered on her face. I mimicked it with as much enthusiasm as hers I wasn’t sure how I remembered that word for word, but I just went with it.

“Oh my, Blacklight, What was that?” Fluttershy asked quietly. I turned to her with the same smile Twilight had and I wasn’t going to change it for a while.

“It is a poem called ‘Still I’ll Rise’. I changed it a little to fit the atmosphere of the room. I can’t remember who wrote it, but she’s famous where I’m from.” I explained. I looked down at Twilight, that somehow fell asleep on me, and I smiled softly.

“You care for her, don’t you.” I didn’t show my shock as I couldn’t. I knew that it was wrong and everything in my culture would look down on me, but I can’t deny my feelings for her and how I feel around her.

“Yes, I do.” I pet her mane softly like if I do it to hard, she’ll disappear in a puff of smoke and this would have just been a dream. My gaze hardened slowly until it became natural. “Princess... who ever you are, I wish to join the royal guard temporarily. I wish to get through the training and explore the world and gain other fighting styles. Join a group or two and make the world a better place.” It was my dream to make a difference in the world, but I never knew where to start with it. Here, in Equestria, I can change the world and protect them to the best of my ability and then some.

“Only if you promise not to harm any of my subjects.” She head the same look I had. It was stoic and would make anyone cower underneath it. Unfortunately for her, it has been used on me so many times when I was younger.

“I will not promise,” Everyone gasp at my words, “but I’ll make an oath. ‘I, Blacklight Solaire, swear to protect the innocent, heal the wounded, and kill the guilty. If I break this, I shall be killed on the spot’.” She looked... happy at what I just did. It showed with the smile she had on her face that could be easily missed.

“I will agree on the oath, expected for killing you on the spot. Deal.” She had a kind smile now. I nodded and held out my hand.

She took it and we shook. “Princess Celestia.” I nodded at the title, but not really caring. I could really care less about the title because it’s only a word that ponies grant power. That’s all any word is.

The doctor came in with crutches. How he had some for a human, I’ll have no idea. My best guess was that I wasn’t the only bipedal species on the planet. On second thought, I should have guessed that.

“Visiting hour are over.” He stayed while everyone except for Twilight left, due to personal request.

I levitated her to a chair and she curled up. I was still to wounded for any of that. I laid down and drifted to sleep.


For the next mouth I was put through physical therapy. I had to relearn how to walk because of the crutches. It was a pain in my ass most days, like when I tripped on a root when I was writing this.

It was really annoying at times but fun to mess with ponies when they asked me what happened. Ponies are vary curious at times and will constantly pester you until you break.

We were going to have a party to welcome me to Ponyville. I would tell my story then when I could walk with out crutches. I told my story to the fillies and colts in the small town and they see me as a hero.

They were all really saddened to hear I was going to canterlot for three months for guard training. I also told them that I wouldn’t be a guard just train to be one. Afterwards, I’ll be traveling around the world to train with masters of fighting while mastering my magic.

They marveled at my magic when they saw it. I told them I was chosen as one of five non natural magic users to weld magic. I’ve already met one, so there’s three more.

I know the danger and it won’t stop me and best of all, Twilight wants to come with me. Her friends said they’ll wait back at Ponyville. I told her she didn’t need to come with me, but she insisted. I don’t like it, but I voiced my complaints multiple times and they ignored it. The trip to canterlot was quiet, but when we got there it was much more lively.

My life officially changed. Only time will tell if it was for better or worsez