//------------------------------// // Chapter 11 - The truth revealed // Story: The Lost Lunar Civilzation: The Awakening // by Monsoon //------------------------------// They flew through the forest like they were here before. This explains why they were find us easily and set up an ambush against us. I just hope Spitfire don’t do anything stupid to rescue Princess Celestia. We flew out from the forest then I saw it. The Castle of the Two Sisters. Ruins of an old castle and a memorial place of two sisters battle. The castle walls are crumbling down and vines going through, between the mossy stone bricks. We landed at the courtyard. We were in the heart of their camp. I looked around and I realized something. They had supplies, weapons and military tents. They had everything not just for to build an outpost but also for a siege. They untied us then Twilight helped me to get up from the ground. We trotted to a big wooden door which lead us to the castle throne room. Before we stepped inside a blacked armor pony followed us which was different from the others. It had a horn. It was a Unicorn and in here?! Somepony helps them to fight against us. These wretched traitors. The throne room was bigger than the Canterlot one. Some holes were on the walls but they were patching it up. Mostly the painted windows were broken but some of them still intact. We approached the thrones and most of the thestrals followed us. Princess Celestia throne was empty of course although it was huge. The throne itself was solid gold and on the top of that was her sun emblem. On the other side was Princess Luna throne. It was made of a dark gem or something like that and a crescent moon was carved the top of that. She sat in her throne until she saw us. She was wearing a similar armor like Nightmare Moon wore except the helmet. They forced us to bow before her then they did either. “My Queen, I captured the pony who can help us to achieve our goals.” – Moonlight Moor said while he was pointing at Twilight. “I won’t help you with anything!” – Twilight shouted. “Oh yes you will because if you’re not I have to kill your friends. Luckily I attempt to capture alive their officer who killed one of our elite soldier.” “What does she have to do?” – I asked before Twilight could say anything. “Why should I tell you that? You are a threat to all of us.” “That’s why I didn’t ask you, I asked the princess.” “Hah! You dare to questioning My Queen!” “Moonlight let him speak!” – That was the first time when she spoke and it was terrifying. Her tone was calm but aggressive. “Yes, My Queen.” “To answer your question Lieutenant, she will help us to open up a vault.” “What’s in that vault?” “I can not tell you that.” “Why do you keep fighting? We can settle down this peacefully and help you.” “I fear that is not an option anymore.” “There’s always a option to set things right.” “Help us?! You are too naïve lieutenant. If it was up to me, you would be already dead.” – said Moonlight. “Then it’s a good thing, it’s not on you.” – a new voice said behind me. He had a deep and caring voice. It was so familiar, I couldn’t believe it but it was too real. He stopped next to me. – “Your Highness, he won’t be a problem, I will take care of him.” “I am sorry Mythic but we have to imprison him.” “I understand Your Highness but I could make sure-“ “That is my last order Captain.” – he just nodded. “Mythic don’t worry about him. The dungeons very comfortable for a pony like him.” – said Moonlight Moor with an evil smile. – “Lock him up!” – he gave out the order. The blacked armor unicorn just watched me how they carried me out from the throne room. I didn’t want to leave Twilight alone so tried to resist but they were stronger than me. After all these years he is alive. Mythic Shine, my father is alive. ------------------------------------------- Perspective Sergeant Sandy Blaze Ponyville HQ The soldiers in front of the tent saluted for me. I can’t get used to the way of the ponies look at me. My or at least Monsoon’s squad hardly accept the fact I’m commanding them. I have to work hard to show them I’m worthy to be the leader of this squad. I went inside where they are guarding the captured thestral. The tent was dark inside and the only light source was a little lamp. She was just sitting in the corner. Her mane was dirty and she was a complete mess. She knew I was inside. “What do you want?” – she asked. She didn’t even turn to me. “I wanted to speak with you Dark Song.I need to know what are you doing in here?” “Good luck with that.” “I will get out everything you know, one way or another.” “The question is, are you strong enough for that? You are not that kind of pony who do such nasty things.” “We’ll see.” – I drew out my sword. She looked at me. – “We trusted you, Monsoon Shine trusted you and you just backstabbed us. Now he’s dead and it’s my job to do everything to rescue the princess. If you think you’re in safe then you’re wrong.” “Wait Monsoon Shine died?” “Yes, when we retreated, he didn’t come out with us.” “I’m sorry.” – she said quietly. We sat looking at each other for a few moments before she opened her mouth again. – “I didn’t want to do this but my father....my father thought we have to do our task and nothing matters. You trusted and accepted us without anything and how we repaid it? We killed two of your ponies.” – she sighed. – “You showed us something which the purple one Twilight always said.” “And what was it?” “Friendship.” - Did she break? I mean it was easier than I thought but did she speak the truth or she just lying again? I saw tears coming down on her cheeks. “If you still believe we could solve this in peacefully than you have to tell everything to me.” “I will tell as much I can but just you and your team.” ”Alright I’m listening.” – I said then sat down next to her. At least it’s a good start and I hope she speaks the truth. ------------------------------------------- Perspective Second Lieutenant Winter Shine on the southeast side of the Everfree Forest It was raining. The only thing I hate more than this forest is when it’s raining. It’s harder flying see anything when it rained. I was next to Spitfire. She didn’t say anything the whole time while we flew in here. My brother death hit her harder than I thought. She was tough and she never showed her feeling but I felt her anger. I was angry too and I will kill it without hesitation if I see one of them. However, Monsoon taught me one thing. Always think with clear minds. I know his alive and I didn’t give up on him yet. Spitfire signed us to land. We weren’t too far from the supply line. Spitfire examined the route and where we should ambush them. Each one of us drew out our daggers. It was easier to fight with it from the sky. Well a big stallion with a small weapon. Let’s make the best of it. “So, what’s the plan Captain?” – asked Soarin. “We raid them but I’m starting to think it’s a trap.” “Why?” “Because they left their supplies unguard. See?” – I looked there where she pointed with Soarin. They really left everything there. “They probably hiding in the bushes.” – I said. “Yes, and if they want to trap us, we graciously step in it.” “What? You can’t be serious!” “Oh, I am serious. They left everything in an open area and we are better in there instead in those woods. We will go out and fight with them and we don’t show mercy. Get ready wonderbolts!” We flew to the supplies and we made a circle formation around it. As we expected they were swarming out from the forest. They chose the wrong partner to fight with it. I will show them what a wonderbolt capable of. The first one approached me and attacked me. I easily dodged then I stabbed him with my dagger. I bucked him and sent back to the forest. Another one came to harm me but I easily defeated it. The others fighting heavily against them but they couldn’t match to us. If that was the team they sent to stop us then they are in a bigger problem as we thought. You can hear how the metals clinging and you can smell the blood in the air. It wasn’t a long fight. They already retreated and some of us wanted to follow them which included me but Spitfire signaled to stand down. “I don’t want to walk into two traps in a day.” – she said “So now we just sitting down and wait?” – I asked. “Exactly Winter.” – she pointed to me. – “Fleetfoot I need you to fly back to the HQ. Inform them our situation here and ask for reinforcements.” “Yes Ma’am!” – she said and flew up. Everypony settled down around the supplies. They were all talking about those bat pony things. I was thinking about my brother. If I find who killed him I will- “How are you feeling?” – asked Spitfire abruptly next to me. “At first I was furious and now I’m just heartbroken.” “Yeah I know what are you feeling. You two are really true friend of me.” “Look Spitfire I’m sorry how I spoke you before and what I did back when you became the captain of the wonderbolt. You are a great captain. I couldn’t handle all of this like you did. I’m happy to server under you.” “Thank you and I’m glad you are here with us.” “Still I have a few things to apologies to my fellow wonderbolts.” “Well you could start to pay that two hundred bits, what you owe to Soarin.” I chuckled. – “Then it can wait. Besides how did you know about it? She giggled. – “He told me of course and he told me to get it from you. It doesn’t matter how.” “You want that from me now?” “Maybe.” The bushes started to rustle suddenly. We both got up just immideatly just like the rest of the team. We were in a battle stance but I nopony could ready, what came out from the forest. I dropped my knife and rubbed my eyes. It was real. ------------------------------------------- Lieutenant Monsoon Shine in The Castle of the Two Sisters They took me down to dungeons. As they said it was an ideal place for guest like me. The water was dripping down on the walls. I started to get used to the darkness so this was just another obstacle in my way. I have to get out from here as soon as possible but first I have to figure it out how. Suddenly the heavy prison doors opened up. I heard the heavy hoofsteps to getting closer to me. I could hardly see the face in the darkness but it was unmistakably my father. He was carrying a tray with his magic. The color of his magic was the same as mine, blue. I thought he was died back in Vanhoover but apparently, he is more than alive. “I thought you might be hungry.” – he put down the tray in front of my cell. “Dad…. is it really you?” “Yes, son it’s really me.” “What are you doing in here?” “To prevent the destruction of Equestria. I will answer most of your questions Monsoon.” “How did you survive and where have you been in all those years?” “When these creatures attacked Vanhoover we were defended at all cost while the civilians evacuated. We almost finished and we even pushed them back at the edge of the city. Than everything went wrong. They dropped down something which caused a big explosion. I barely survived and I don’t know how but Moonlight Moor and the thestrals found me.” “I lost my memory after the battle. They explained me what were those things back in the city and they said if we won’t deal with them we will be doomed. I believed them than I started to recruit ponies from Equestria, that’s when I saw your mother again and my memories came back. However, they were right they were among us so I stick with them. I asked them to bring my family to Oakhaven but they were allowed one. I chose Helia instead of you two.” “I don’t know what should I say Dad. When mom was gone too we were crushed. We tried to search her but first Winter gave up and then I had to admit our parents left us until today. You didn’t even want to meet with us again, right?” “Son I tried but I had to leave both of you.” “Why did you have to?” “Because of them.” “Who is them?” He sighed. – “They called themselves Changelings. They are shapeshifters so they could be anypony. They also have wings and magic so they are a powerful opponent. They were the ones who attacked Vanhover before. The thestrals noticed them before Nightmare Moon return. At first, they thought they will eliminate them with her but unfortunately, she turned back to Princess Luna. So, we had to convince her somehow, to be on our side.” “We hinted a few things to find Oakhaven but I didn’t know they will send you to the expedition. I didn’t even know you are a lieutenant in the royal guard.” “Guess why?” – I said it sarcastically. “Monsoon I’m sorry but I had to make that decision and I hope the solution our problem is Her.” “Princess Luna?” “No not Princess Luna.” “Then who is Her?” “You will see soon enough.” I rolled my eyes - “Right. Secrecy as always.” “Leave out from this Monsoon.” “I simply can’t.” “Why couldn’t you just stay out from this?” “Well I don’t know you saw it but I’m still in the Royal Guard which means I have to protect the Princess or the princesses. You are holding one of them so I have to rescue her that’s why I can’t turn back around leave.” “What are you thinking yourself exactly son? You think you are important? Or you think you can change everything? It’s not a game Son! It’s the real world. Ponies will die in each of your side soon if you don’t let us do our thing. You were so confident when you came inside the forest and you thought you could rescue Princess Celestia. But you failed!” I shrugged - “What do you think dad? What are the other ones doing right now? They failed the to protect the only pony who gave them hope and literally the sun. They will march towards here and kill every single one of you. It won’t matter it’s thestral or not. They completely wipe you out so I suggest, do what you do, as quickly as you can, because they are coming.” “Oh, so that’s mean, we are all dead? You are a fool son if you think that! They are mightier than you think and they know more than us. They taught me how to get stronger and not just me. They taught your mom too. “Stronger? Do you hear yourself sometimes? You are speaking like we weaklings slow you down!” “I didn’t say that! I said they showed me how to get more powerful.” “Dad you saw your own son how they imprison him. Do I still mean anything to you? “Yes of course and I tried to stop it! You are my son. My blood. You, your mother and Winter means everything for me.” “Well not too much effort I see. What do you think what will Winter do when he hears the big news, you are alive?” “He will understand this either.” I sighed. - “You know this situation wouldn’t happen if you trusted us in the first time. We could solve this without more blood. Equestria offered the friendship to them but they just backstabbed us.” “Where did you get this nonsense Monsoon? Friendship? You saw your own eyes they are not the friendly type ponies. The only way to protect ourselves is to wake Her up. Please Monsoon I love you so that’s why ask as your father, don’t stand in our way.” “You know I can’t do that… Sir. Duty first.” – he didn’t say anything just shook his head then he left. I lost my father again. No friends, no family. Once a smart pony said: To live without Hope is to Cease to live. I was alone in the dark cell. I was completely alone.