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// Chapter 39 - Blueblood On Psera 
// Story: Twilight Daylight 
// by thedarktome 
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The next morning at Eight, the Code was dropped, meaning everypony could back out, work, and some could go home instead of spending anymore time at work. Most businesses would be closed for awhile today. When the doors for the Code Base were opened, the first one out was Merry, who flew straight out and up the staircase. The others calmly stepped out next, led by King Madun and Arcadia. Gliding Sword and a few captains from the Elite Guard bowed when they stepped out. "Your Majesties," they greeted.

"Rise," Madun ordered. "What is the report?"

Gliding Sword answered, "There was no sign of a Unicorn on Psera. But just in case, Law Enforcement and the Branch of Defense have mobilized military police across the nation to investigate all areas at a much slower pace. More careful. Equestria has denied any liability for Blueblood's presence or any motives he has on Psera, as well as any ill will, and will provide as much information as they can about tracing a unicorn."

Arcadia nodded. "Good. Just please find him. I'd rather he not hurt anypony, let alone my child." After they saluted, the Guard led them all up to the castle. So far so good. But because of Blueblood... Things may get nasty.

As they ascended the dark steel stairs surrounded by a stone hallway, Madun nuzzled Arcadia and said, "Our ponies call upon us to reassure their safety at this time."

Arcadia nodded and nuzzled him back. "We'll make a statement. But I also need a report on any major setbacks the Code Yellow may have caused on Psera. I need to gather my Personal Assistant and her assistants. As well as talk to Congress about getting the Front Lawn enlisted into Active Duty, and checking into Equestria and S3's status. They are recycling the land of its air as of this hour."

"So this trade is almost complete," Madun concluded. "Then we can focus only on Psera afterwards."

"Of course. But I'm worried. If Blueblood is in fact on Psera, and he does manage to hurt you or myself because he's just that stupid and jealous, International Affairs with Equestria will possibly be ceased and a war may happen, regardless whether or not Equestria is liable or not. And I do not want any blood to shed. Equestria is peaceful and is requesting our assistance with kind hooves. It is just this one pony who has an issue. And the entire Nation of Equestria should not have to pay for his decisions all because he cannot accept the word 'no.' That is why I want him found as fast as possible. Because he will not only be hurting me or you... But everypony."

Arcadia lit her horn and conjured a mock up of what she pictured in her mind. There was the land of Equestria on the right, filled with a bunch of Royal Guard holding only spears and crossbows inland. Some with horns aglow with magic, others with physical weaponry.

Then there was the West Coast of Los Pegasus. It was darkened by a cloud of incoming Pserateps flying over the water that overshadowed Equestria wearing Arcadia's military armor. Around seven Aquatas were off the coast firing cannons of the spiked steel balls created from a chemical formula that Arcadia herself ordered to be archived a while back in Serl. And they were all coming in fast of course. Shaking her head, Arcadia sighed, "Equestria will never stand a chance. They can and will fight to their last breath. But we all know that unless they have a secret weapon of mass destruction, that Equestria will be lost. All of those lives will vanish. And it all starts with Blueblood."

Arcadia took down the display when they walked back into the castle's offices, making their way towards the suite to get ready for the day. Madun asked, "So what do you think we should do if he is in fact on Psera?"

"Apprehend him of course, then erase his mind of Psera and send him back to Equestria." Arcadia sighed and added, "But we have to catch him first. He is smart and sneaky. I want Psera to find friendship with Equestria. At least Equestria alone. All the other countries do not matter. But Equestria is a wonderful country to befriend. Not to mention they have a growing surplus of gems that are bigger than even I thought. So to have them with us would help us a little in that industry."

Molten Ice stepped in and asked, "And if he does manage to hurt you or my son?"

Arcadia blinked and answered, "Then we will hold him in Chamber Nine, just like you suggested while one of us calms the nation. Our ponies will definitely be upset if during a time of celebration, there is chaos and tragedy. Blueblood will try to do something at the worst time possible. So... I'm guessing the wedding or maybe a few days before if he is in fact on this land. Let's just hope he isn't and we're just taking precautions."



The air in Equestria was brown with dust. The movement of ponies had made it dirty that way. Equestria was falling. And falling fast. No other nation lent a hoof to help. Why? Celestia had no idea, even as she thought about it from underneath  large tent setup in the Las Pegasus campsite. The only ones who decided to help them were the ponies Twilight Sparkle met when Equestria ran her away. The Great Nation of Psera. An advanced race of Pegasi who are bigger, stronger, and greater than any nation Equestria or their allies had ever had the chance to meet or see. Including the Crystal Empire. Unknowingly, they gain magic from love. Similar to a Changeling that feeds off of it. Twilight helped them rebuild their lives after a large swarm of Changelings had taken on the form of an Ursa Major and toppled their land, giving her an insane amount of magic after they sent their love to her. She was stronger than Celestia, Luna, and Cadance combined. The reason why the Changelings attacked was uncertain.

Until now. If what Cadance said was true, they were after their land of gold. Psera was a land built on top of gold. Underneath everything else... Was metal. Straight luxurious metal that had managed to somehow grow by itself. Giving them more and more gold. It all made sense. Bur right now Celestia wasn't focused on that. Nor on the testing module S3 brought with them that they were setting up on the side underneath the tent with a handful of other scientists in Equestria.

Her eyes were trained on the sea of thousands of Pegasi who volunteered to move the chemical agent by flying constantly all day towards the Frozen North. They expanded all the way from Las Pegasus to Manehattan. Tens of miles. How they were going to stay in contact was apparently through magic. Celestia would send out ten scrolls at the same time to ten groups. There were a total of ten thousand pegasi here, ready to fly.

Two thousand would go first, led by a team member from S3, and Rainbow Dash in place of Bright Gold, who was staying behind to administer the activity. The Pegasi would fly at a regular speed, and the Pserateps would do the same. They would fly north all the way up to Canterlot, then the team leader would give the command for who should go next so the next team could follow along while they continued north.

Once they did, the team would break up from left to right and fly all the way back to the "Starting Line" and get behind the others while the group that followed behind them called up the next group who were behind them. So basically, when the first team reached the border for the Frozen North, the second team would then reach Canterlot at the exact same moment. And when they did, they'd call up the third team from the Starting Line to start flying.

Right now, they were doing last estimations. Weather, temperature in flight, clothing. It was cold out there, and the Pegasi were doing a two thousand count pony ride straight to the Frozen North per group. It was already really cold. But they were willing to go out and do their part. As if they weren't already doing it. Hopefully, this would ease up the tension between pony tribes. Bright Gold was speaking with her group of Technicians while the Psera Force Guard were standing by at the front of the thousands of Pegasi. They were called in last night, wearing dark green clothing that was apparently worn over a bunch of armor that Celestia could hear. They brought over a bunch of very tall black sticks with them too, measuring seventy feet high that pulsed a bright neon purple when activated. Magic. Twilight supplied those, no doubt about it. Apparently, they were for the construction that was going to be supplied here in the future for an apparent "dock". The dock would be for when they drop the steel off that Equestria had yet to see, but Psera had guaranteed them over and over that they had. Bright Gold explained that they were just parts for a beacon when the craft arrived. If Arcadia stuck to her plan, they could have the inspection and requirements for the craft completed in three days. Then the craft would take a day and a half to get to Equestria once it left the docks in Psera.

Each pair of "Beacon Beams", as they were called, were setup two miles away from each other, glowing a very bright violet that Celestia and the Princesses could see from underneath the tent. Cadance walked out and looked down the line. She could clearly spot the next one around two miles away through the haze. They were really bright. This was the starting and finish line. There were another group of them setup by the Frozen North that would be the "Finish Line". Pserateps used a lot of code names. Sunset Shimmer was standing beside Starlight Glimmer, watching with the rest of this world's Element Bearers and Spike beside the Princesses as they setup. Those radios on the Pserateps wrists were going off every few seconds with another report while Bright Gold was going through plans with the Royal Guard from Equestria. They were going to be supplying rest areas to anypony who would be tired and needed a place to stop all over Equestria. Commanded by Shining Armor and his men.

They were all gathered around a table that was presenting a map of Equestria. Bright Gold pointed to where they were, Las Pegasus, and said, "Our beacons here are up and running, all the way across to the far East in Baltimare. We're waiting for the report that the beams in uhhh.... Starlight's Village?" She turned around to face Starlight, who was whistling innocently, stroking the top of Spike's head. Ignoring her own curiosity, Bright Gold turned around back to the map and continued. "We're waiting for the go ahead from Starlight's Village. After that, we'll begin the countdown. All the Pegasi are aware of what is needed of them once they cross through these beams."

Luna stepped up and asked, "How high are the winds expected to be, and how exactly is all of the air going to be circulated?"

"Easy. The agent in the air is all connected. like a thick gel. Wherever the air goes, it goes too. But for some odd reason it's just sticking to Equestria. Strange. The Pegasi's wind will create a funnel straight into the Frozen North. Have you ever just randomly moved your hoof through water, Princess Luna?"

Luna shrugged and responded, "Each time I bathe."

"What happens to the water after your hoof slides to a different area? The water behind it follows, correct?"

"Yes, it does."

Bright Gold motioned to the air and stated, "The same works with the air. The air will follow right behind each other. The air that we don't get will follow the air that we did get. So all we really need is one path. One tunnel. The ones outside of the tunnel will just fall into place. We continue flying straight through the path and by nightfall, it should all be in the frozen north. The winds will be really fast since thee are a bunch of ponies with wings flying all day. So an estimated seventy miles per hour. Until then we—"

"North to South, we're ready for you. Standing by," Bright Gold's Comm Block screeched.

Bright looked down to it, hen lifted it up to her mouth while keeping a steady eye contact with the Princesses. "Ten-four. Ready to move 'em out. Starting line, sound off if you're ready for the flashing." She lowered her hoof and listened closely.

"...Las Pegasus, ready."

"Appleloosa ready."

"Dodge Junction ready."

"Baltimare ready."

Bright Gold turned around and made her way outside of the tent for the line of chatting and eating Pegasi. Rainbow Dash was doing some wing-ups front and center. Bright Gold lifted her hoof and replied, "Alright. All hooves on the buttons, press at my mark. Team Leaders, begin the explanations. Alright, everyone!!!" All the pegasi at the front stopped talking and paid attention to the long winged pony in front of them. Bright Gold stopped directly in the middle and yelled, "We're about to begin Equestria's restoration!! All starting from this very time!! In a few seconds after my speech, the Violet beacons will begin flashing!! As they begin to speed up, wings up and ready!! And when the lights toggle up, then it's flight time for the first group!! Team Leader, you're in charge in the sky!! For anypony that needs a break while in flight, there are rest areas lit up by light green beacons, you can't miss them!! On your way back, fly carefully and low!! The winds are heading right for your faces and we don't need you colliding with anyone!! Team Leader, it is your duty to watch out for your group!! You have a Comm Block, use it if you have to!! Guards are ready to assist!! Do not be scared of that crystal on your wrist!! Equestria is counting on you ponies!! Don't let them down!! First group I want to hear you cheer!!!"

Rainbow Dash flew up in the air and yelled, "YOU WITH ME EQUESTRIA?!!!! WE'RE GONNA GET OUR LAND BACK!! LET ME HEAR YOU SCREAM!!!" The Pegasi at the front line cheered loud and proud, spreading the love and atmosphere to those in the back on their side before it eventually flowed all the way to all of them. Bright Gold was wondering if any one in Psera could hear them they were so loud. "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!" Rainbow yelled before they screamed even louder.

Finding that a great time, Bright Gold flapped her wings, zipping for the tent and sliding inside to drown out the noise a little. She lifted the Comm Block to her mouth and yelled, "LIGHT 'EM UP!" Asynchronously, all the beacons started flashing purple in a slow manner. The Pegasi, still cheering, got into a position with their wings up and ready to go. Rainbow Dash joined them on the ground and followed their technique. "EQUESTRIA!! EQUESTRIA!! EQUESTRIA!!" Everyone else started cheering with her as the flashing continued, growing in speed every few seconds until they were just a bunch of violet blinding lights, similar to a superstar's fashion show.

Bright Gold lifted her hoof and relayed, "And..... Now!" The beams changed from random flashes to a pattern of on and off, moving the lights up. Violet up, then black followed along. Rainbow cheered and took off into the air like a regular pegasi, soon joined by the other pegasi that flew through the dirt, and through the beacons, starting off the restoration. The group left on the ground cheered as they took off, picking up dust and lifting that into the air, adding to the mix that they were flying into. The Guards on the ground waved them on, yelling things.

After they took off, Bright Gold looked at the spot where they were previously. The Second Team had already taken their places, doing exercises in the spots where they were before. Bright Gold's Comm Block buzzed in with Shining Armor's voice. "What's going on, we hear a lot of yelling miles out there."

Bright Gold picked up her wrist and responded, "Team One is now on the move. Bright Light, Rising Flutter, status."

Rising Flutter buzzed in and said, "Appleloosa is doing great. A little cough here and there though due to the dust already. We're being careful."

"Three minutes to Canterlot," Rainbow Dash announced through her Comm Block. "Team One's doing great. Everyone's holding up awesome. No change in the air yet."

"The change will come when you turn around and return," Bright Gold responded. "We're creating a very light Hurricane on both side, that air's going to move out I assure you."

Sunset Shimmer peeked out with Starlight at the Pegasi strapping up their coats and taking deep breaths. Pumped and ready. Actually more than ready, to be honest. Some already had their wings flapping. Sunset took out her Communication journal to look over while they waited. Starlight looked her way when she sighed, asking, "No response yet?"

Sunset shook her head. "Nope, nothing. I'm wondering why would Blueblood wanted to go over there so much though."

"Blueblood's jealous," Starlight replied. "From what I hear, he's been poking at Twilight for the longest time. So much so that when she went up to Canterlot she sometimes had to wear a disguise in case he was up there, taking alternate routes and stuff just to get away from him."

"So harassment."

"Yeah, technically. But since he's a noble, nopony really cares about him. And Twilight would just always say no, then he'd leave."

Sunset tucked her journal back and assumed, "Then he'd come back. Creep."

"The noblest creep there is. How are things back at Canterlot City?"

Sunset shrugged and answered, "Relaxed. We're waiting for the go ahead so Twilight can send us to Events at Eventa to get ready. I already know I'm one of the Bridesmaids." Sunset reached behind her head and flipped her mane around. Starlight scoffed and bumped her hip.

"I may be one too, if I'm not helping her pick out things," she stated.

Sunset chuckled and slung a hoof around her shoulders. "I know," she whispered. "But you're not me. So..." Starlight flipped her mane into Sunset's face, taking her by surprise. "Hey!"

Starlight chuckled and turned towards the  suddenly blinking beams. She pointed a hoof and announced, "Hey, they're going again." Sunset followed her hoof, then to the Pegasi at the starting line cheering and buzzing their wings, ready for take off.

Bright Gold's Comm Block buzzed with Rainbow Dash's voice. "Canterlot check point in sight! We're passing over in ten seconds!"

Bright Gold lifted her wrist and replied, "Ten-four! Second Team Leaders, stand by!" The beams began flashing brighter and faster, glowing a bright violet among the dirty brown atmosphere. Those on the side could tell the fliers were getting anxious to go. Some were scuffing their hooves against the dirt huffing air. Hopefully, this plan will work. These ponies were giving it all they had.



Life was busy as it usually was in Psera. Pserateps moving around with large wings by vehicle on the sunny but cold concrete streets, making casual conversation on the sidewalks in Cop and other cities. Foals going to school, more pulling around carts of items. Many of them decorate their wings with golden items. Some with bells, circles, hoops, ribbons, all kinds of things. The only difference this time in the streets than on a regular day is that Pseratep Royal Guards and Military Police were among them. Parading around with a close eye on every busy street, alley, and corner. Thanks to all these tall buildings in Cop, it was making things a little more difficult to search.

But one Guard didn't let that bother him. It's been an honor serving in the Elite Guard for ten years. Let alone to be serving as Lady Arcadia Nova's escort in the morning when she leaves the suite inside the castle. She was a really nice and understanding mare. King Madun has him a good one. She fell in love with him. And after dating for nine months, they were about to get married. Pretty amazing really. Arcadia must've been great.

The Guard shook his head and focused back on the task at hoof, listening to the repetitive relays coming in from the base here in Cop, based inside the Castle. He had to keep an eye out for clues for a Unicorn that poses an extreme threat to Arcadia Nova's safety. The report said he came from Equestria and that he had been infatuated with her for quite some time. Jealousy makes ponies do stupid things. If he does in fact hurt the king or Lady in Waiting, he was going to die.

The Guard stopped and looked around. The area around them was just like the last few miles that they had traveled. Filled only with Pserateps talking and laughing with one another, flying or walking to work with a stuffed saddle bag, wearing a suit and tie, or a dress if they were a mare.  Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. But there was another alley he had to check right there. With trained eyes on the area, the guard lifted his hoof and relayed, "Private Stars to base, I'm entering an alley beside  the diner on Fifth-Nine." He lowered his hoof and proceeded to walk forward, ignoring the replies. They were usually things like ten-four, which meant someone received the message and understood perfectly.

It smells like trash, was the first thought that crossed his mind when he stepped in. It was dark, cold, made of stone and lonely. He was accompanied only by a trash dumpster, reeking of the smell of pancakes, eggs, and more from earlier that morning. This place must be a popular hangout spot at six or something because that thing was packed. Not to mention reeking. Burning his nostrils a little.

He bent low to peek under and around other things, and failing to discover anything unusual. Just more trash. Private Colored Stars stood back up and made his way out. There was nothing hereHis wings brushed up against the wall next to the building on the right and the dumpster on the left, knocking something down from the steel surface that hit the ground, sounding like a coin on impact.

Private Colored Stars stopped and looked over his shoulder at the source. Something round and gold lay on the ground, bearing a piece of cloth that was attached to one end while colors were displayed on the side that was face up. At first he thought it was a coin. All currency on Psera were gold, this was no different. But something was telling him to check it out.

He hummed and turned back around to move. He had a strange feeling in his gut about that object. He slowed his approach and stopped in front of it, then sat down and lifted it with a single hoof. It was a medal, like the ones they have on Psera. But this was no medal he's ever seen before. In any of the branches of Defense they held here. In the Aqua Guard, The Force Guard, The Aerial Guard, The Border Guard, or The Elite Guard. None of them were in this. And he remembered all of them. Not to mention... The icons on the front were definitely not of Psera.

Private Colored Stars immediately lifted his hoof to his mouth and relayed urgently, "Private Colored Stars to Captain Dark Silver! I found something!" He lowered his hoof and waited for a response.

"Copy, where are you?" Dark asked just as quickly.

"An alley beside the diner on Fifth-Nine," he answered. Then looked the item over a bit more while he heard one of the Guards' pods make their way over down the street. Gold that is not of Psera on Psera's soil? Bad vibe. And definitely bad news.

The pod containing Captain Dark Silver and a few more ponies in high command screeched to a stop in front of the alley. The Captain jumped out first and quickly made his way inside, eyes narrowed in on the coin in Private Colored Stars' hooves.

"What is that?" He asked. Then softly took the item out of his hooves to observe for himself.

"It's a medal," he answered. "But in all my years, I've ever seen that one before in any of the branches of Psera."

Captain Silver shook his head and answered, "Neither have I. Great job, Private. This is definitely not from Psera. Because there is not a single alicorn on any of our crests or icons. Let alone two that are white and blue. This is from Equestria." Dark Silver lifted his hoof and relayed, "Captain Dark Silver to Base, it's been confirmed. Prince Blueblood is on Psera. Get me a meeting with the King and Lady in Waiting."



The wind was in a full flare this time back in Equestria. Actually more than Bright Gold predicted actually, going at a full ninety miles per hour. The Guards outside had to flip down their goggles while they watched everything out in the field. By this point, a few Pegasi were taking a break, including Rainbow Dash. Even the fast get tired after flying four hours in. But after they ate their food and had their drink, they were back in the air.

It was dusty, and the Pegasi that returned had wings completely brown from flying into the dirt all day. Those that couldn't fly anymore due to health issues were taken to one of the many health tents set up beside the "Runway," currently being ran across with more Pegasi ready to go again. Bright Gold had to say. These ponies would not give up. After the flight, they would wait for exactly sixty minutes, twelve hundred seconds before checking the metal by using the nearby welder in Canterlot. If it melts, it didn't work. If it doesn't for a full minute, then it did. And they could move on to payment.

Bright Gold turned around and took a seat, glancing towards the clock on the table. They've been at this for nearly five hours. Seven more to go. Probably sooner because there was so much dust,  the sky was darkening. Night would come early today. One of the guards outside turned around and pointed towards the sky. Then lifted his hoof and relayed, "Las Pegasus to Bright Gold."

Bright Gold lifted her hoof and answered, "Yes, what is it?"

"An escort from Psera approaches. Incoming from Ponyville."

"What? Why??" Bright Gold lowered her hoof and walked out with another guard from Psera. The Princesses and the others shared a few looks before the Escort team landed in front of the tent. Bright Gold quickly gestured for them to go into the tent. After they all rapidly stepped in. They took off their masks and things that the Guards at the Mobile Unit supplied them. Secretary Manny stood their with her angry face. Bright Gold jumped and greeted loudly over the hurricane-grade winds, "Oh, Secretary Manny! How are you and what are you doing here?"

"Official Defensive business!" Secretary Manny replied. "Quite the storm going on out there! What's happening?"

"We're recycling the air in Equestria! All the Pegasi are doing a ten hour flight!! This wind is blowing like this all over the nation, a full on Hurricane that are pushing the chemical agent towards the cold region!"

"Okay, now where are the Princesses?!" Bright Gold turned around and pointed to he area behind her. The escort team turned around towards the table at the large group of other ponies doing things and discussing in the back. Celestia, Luna, and Cadance were all under the tent looking at them converse while the Element Bearers sat by to watch. Manny strode forward and called, "Celestia! I have a very important question we have to ask you concerning the safety of King Madun and Lady Arcadia Nova!"

Celestia walked forward and yelled over the sudden roar, "Yes, how can I help you?!"

Manny motioned towards one of her guards. They reached into one of the many pockets on their military wear and pulled out a small steel case that they placed on the table. Manny pressed a button on the top of the box, popping it open. "Does THIS belong to your country?!" Manny pulled the lid open and stepped to the side. The inside of the steel box was padded down on all sides. And sitting on top of the cushioning was the medal discovered in Psera.

Celestia walked over and picked it up, gasping. Then groaned, "....yes! It is the Medal of Sacrifice! But this is an older version that's archived! We do not use these anymore! Where did you find this?"

"In Cop, one-fourth of a mile away from the castle! That pony of yours is on my land running amok! And if he hurts the King or future Queen whom is with child, and we catch him, he's going to a very dark and lonely place that on Psera is considered the worst cell in the world! Thought I'd let you know! Unless you can somehow track his magic, we're making him Second Priority!"

Cadance strode up and yelled, "Wait, Second?!"

"Our first priority is securing their majesties! That pony was within mere walking distance away from the Castle doors, and we didn't even see him! Probably invisible or something else I wouldn't be surprised to see! Searching won't even matter right now if we can't see the pony! All we can really do is secure their majesties and let him come to us! That won't stop us from looking for him, but we'll definitely be waiting and ready for him! Just hope he doesn't do anything! Because even if you are not liable, Psera would want punishment for this pony! And possibly for Equestria!"