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// Chapter 6: League 
// Story: My Little Pony: The Lost Soul 
// by Shadow Master 
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"While my team and I were focusing on our mission; my big brother Shining Armor and Princess Cadance are leading the resistance against the army of Storm King and Dark Mystic Ponies.

They're also defending the only place the enemy hasn't conquered - our hometown, Ponyville Town. It is where our journey begins, and it also represents 'hope' and 'friendship' to ponies. If it falls, then everything will be lost. But without any help from our allied creatures, they have to stand and fight on their own.

I can only hope that my brother and others can hold on as long as they can until we get help and return home in time. I just hope that everyone work together, not against each other. If they do that, they won't stand a chance..."





The sound of war drum and war horn echoed across the land of Equestria. The army of Storm King and Dark Mystic Ponies are marching towards the walls of Ponyville Town, the last city for them to conquer. They even brought their siege weapons such as siege towers, siege ramps, Neutron Death Tanks, Mammoth Destroyers, MAHC Tanks and Spider Recon Walkers. They were led by Storm King's formidable general - Shockwave and his allied Dark Mystic Ponies - Warstrike, Grimcrush, Venom Death, MechaInfinite and Sixshot.

Upon reaching to their destination, Storm Kingdom Army and Dark Mystic Ponies formed up into Herringbone Formation. They're all now facing at enemy territory.

"This is where their only hope ends..." Shockwave said darkly and calmly.

The walls of Ponyville Town is filled with brave and strong Royal Guards, Wonderbolts, Crystal Guards and Metal Ponies. They all armed and wielded their traditional weapons and loaded up the blasters, as well as preparing their siege weapons - catapults, ballistas, juggernauts, cannons, turrets, Armored Tanks, HAM Walkers and Scout Walkers. They're ready to fight and defend their home.

Shining Armor, Leader of the E.R.A.s, is leading the defense. Among his officers are his Second-in-Command General Rexstrike, Third-in-Command Commander Flash Sentry, Sunset, Sugarcoat, Sunny Flare, Lemon Zest, Shiroi or Kasai Songbird, Boomer, Rob, Grunt, Soarin, Spitfire, Fleetfoot, Thunderlane, Sky Stinger, Vapor Trail, Spearhead, Maud Pie, Limestone Pie, Bon-Bon, Amethyst Star, Big McIntosh, Cheese Sandwich, Double Diamond, Party Flavor, Night Glider, DJ Pon-3, Bulk Biceps, Colonel Fury, Sergeant Fenix, Coporal Dom and so on. All of them worn their battle armors for battlefield.

"This is it, sir," Rexstrike reported firmly as he loaded up his twin blasters, "No turning back now."

Sunny Flare sighed, "Yeah. Facing the impossible odds in our lives. Outnumber and outmatch."

"We have to keep Ponyville safe and secured from them," Kasai said firmly and calmly, "It's the only way to let Lance and others know that we're standing. We can't let them win and take over our home."

"Would any of you want to know the calculation of our victory rate?" Sugarcoat asked curiously. Everyone looked at her for the moment. She gave the blunt looks, "It's very bad. Bad enough that we're gonna lose our limbs and heads by the hooves of our enemies."

Rob thought for the moment before sighed, "She's right. The odds for us is not very good."

"Way to go with negative, dudette," Lemon Zest replied dryly and annoyingly.

"Seriously, have you tried go with the flow?" Boomer asked amusingly. He scoffed as he readied with his spear, "It tell me to screw the calculation and win."

Grunt growled calmly and firmly, "I am Grunt..."

Boomer laughed, "Thanks for the support, buddy!"

"Think we have the chance of getting reinforcement?" Sunset asked hopefully. She then looked at the enemy army. She gulped, "Coz we need lots and lots of help."

Flash sighed while shaking his head, "Doubtful. But no matter the cost, we have to stay alive and win until they come back with more help. Right, sir?"

"Yeah..." Shining Armor agreed firmly as he levitated and placed his helmet on his head. He sighed as he looked at the front, "Twilight's depending on me to protect her home and the ponies. I can't let her down. Not this time. Battle position!"

Officers and soldiers saluted firmly, "Sir, yes, sir!"

Both officers and soldiers quickly got into their positions while readying both traditional weapons and blasters. They're now into a big fight.





At the Ponyville Town, Princess Cadance and her aides - Mayor Mare, Starlight and Sunburst are ordering, leading and guiding the resident ponies to their home. And at the same time, Cutie Mark Crusaders also helped by looking after Flurry Heart.

Some brave and noble ponies volunteered and remained behind to help and assist Princess Cadance and the E.R.A.s. Zecora, Dr. Whooves, Dr. Horse, Nurse Redheart and some hospital staffs volunteered to be medic to both soldiers and innocents. Cake, Apple and Pear Families, Coriander and his daughter handled with food rations for the ponies. Cheerilee, Trixie, Star Tracker Octavia Melody, Sugar Belle, Moondancer, Lemon Hearts, Minuette, Twinkleshine, Cranky and Matilda, Marble Pie and Caramel checked and make sure the ponies are safe inside their home, as well as rescued and helped some injured and hungry ponies.

BOOM! ROAR! Princess Cadance and the citizens yelped in concern and fear upon hearing the noise. They realized that enemy is upon their home.

"That doesn't sound good," Mayor Mare said in concern.

"Is all ponies safe in their home?" Princess Cadance asked firmly. Mayor Mare nodded. She sighed, "Good. Make sure that all ponies are safe inside their home. And no matter what happens, they cannot leave until Shining Armor and I give the word, understand?"

Mayor Mare nodded firmly, "Yes, Princess Cadance."

Mayor Mare headed off to make the latest announcement to Ponyville Town. Princess Cadance sighed in exhaustion. Starlight, Sunburst and Cutie Mark Crusaders approached and checked on her.

"I'm fine. I haven't been exhausted since the Crystal Empire's return," Princess Cadance said in concern.

"You should get some rest, your highness. Sunburst and I will handle it," Starlight said calmly.

Sunburst nodded, "Yes. You've done enough for all of us." He turned and gave Flurry Heart to Princess Cadance, "Right now. Flurry needs her mother."

Levitating her daughter, Princess Cadance smiled weakly, "Yes, you're right. Thank you."

"We can help you out, Princess Cadance," Apple Bloom said happily.

Sweetie Belle nodded, "Yes. I don't think you can take care of Flurry when you're still tired."

"It's better to have some ponies to help you out than nothing," Scootaloo said calmly.

"Don't underestimate us just because we're kids," Alyson said calmly. Everyone looked at her in uncertain and worried looks. She groaned, "Just because I'm blind, doesn't mean I'm useless."

Princess Cadance smiled gently, "I'd never doubted you. Come along."

Cutie Mark Crusaders helped leading and guiding Princess Cadance to the Castle of Friendship for resting and taking care of Flurry Heart. Starlight and Sunburst have their private conversation.

"Starlight, do you think Twilight and others will get back in time?" Sunburst asked in concern.

Starlight sighed, "I hope so, Sunburst. All we can do is hold the enemy as long as we can. That's all we can do,"

"I hope you're right, Starlight..." Sunburst said in concern and fear.





Storm Kingdom's Outpost #1 was on the small hill, which was located and near to Canterlot City. Storm Guards were guarding the outpost, though they were annoyed and bored. They hated boring guard and patrol duty. They desired battlefield rather than doing nothing.

While Storm Guards were 'busy' with their guard duty, they got struck down one-by-one by an arrow shot from distance or get killed from the shadows. The Storm Elite Guard came out from the main camp as he found no one inside the camp. He grumbled and muttered angrily as he wondered where the heck his soldier went off to.

As Storm Elite Guard was passing by the crates, he got his head shot and blasted. A figure slowly emerged out from the shadowy crates. He revealed himself to be Jason Stride, who now donned the Silver Bat Armor. Blue, Red Arsenal, Steel Blaze, Metalgear, and some soldiers came out from the shadows as well.

"That was fun," Sour Sweet commented happily.

"By fun, you mean walking into enemy territory and taking over them?" Indigo asked dryly and firmly. Everyone looked at him. She scoffed, "Yeah, quite fun."

"Nice work, everyone. We've got fifth outpost under our command," Jason said firmly and calmly, "If we keep on getting more outposts, we'll get close to Canterlot City, and kill off that Dark Lord. He's the cause of this, not Storm King. Without his brain trust, the lunatic idiot is not a threat to us."

"Wow. You sound confident..." Steel Blaze said in impressed, "Still do you think it's good idea?"

Red Arsenal hummed in concern, "The hothead has the point. I doubt we can actually take down the Dark Lord. We shouldn't have left Ponyville Town defenseless."

"Agreed. Twilight and her friends need to know that Ponyville Town is still standing and has the chance to fight back," Metalgear said calmly.

"Well, we won't have the chance to fight back if we wait and defend one little town. And not to mention, our enemy could finish us off if we do nothing." Jason said dryly and annoyingly as he turned and glared at his spy units. He then patted Blue's head gently. He continued, "If we want the reinforcement, we need to take out enemy's strategic advantages - outposts, weapons, supplies, resources and defenses. If we don't, we're screwed. We need our army to rally and fight back, not letting fear beat them down. You get me?"

Red Arsenal, Steel Blaze and Metalgear were unconvinced and concern to follow Jason's plan. It sounds too risky and dangerous especially entering enemy territory to occupy, though they have to admit one thing about his plan. Effective and efficient.

"Good point," Red Arsenal said firmly, "Assuming that the enemy won't caught us in surprise."

Indigo scoffed, "Not if we move faster!"

"Oh yeah, kiddo. Nice," Steel Blaze commented

"Trust me. My plan will work." Jason said confidently, "Adding bonus to my plan. If you find out about enemy's strategy, let me know to think and reverse the tide against them."

"Strategy... What a headache..." Steel Blaze commented dryly.

"Most of battle involved strategies including now," Metalgear commented calmly.

"Well, hopefully that our 'strategy' doesn't take too long of thinking and doing less action," Sour Sweet remarked dryly, "I hate waiting."

Jason scoffed, "Alright, R'n'R is over, boys. Let's move out to another outpost!"

Jason and his spy units geared up their weapons and armors. They're heading off to another outpost for conquering it or destroying it, boosting morale to their troops.





The army of Storm Kingdom and Dark Mystic gave a loud battle cry and roar. They even gave some beats on their armored chests, stomping their spears and pikes on the ground, and clashing their swords and shields at each other like they wanted to start the battle. They even have the siege weapons ready to invade. They're now awaiting their generals' orders.

On Ponyville Town's Walls, Equestria Rebellion Army have prepared the defense against their enemies now. Most of ponies are scared and worried upon looking at the whole large the size and numbers of Storm Kingdom and Dark Mystic Army. Nevertheless, they all remained strong and firm to defend both their home and ponies. Shining Armor and his officers stood in front of their soldiers.

"Brave Soldiers of Equestria!" Shining Armor called out. He then continued, "Ponyville Town is your home and place! They're counting on you! So, no matter what happen, we must defend it at all cost!"

"All units, form ranks!" Rexstrike ordered firmly, "Rifle Units and Metal Ponies on the front of walls. Soldiers, armed yourselves! Archers, on the rear! Engineers, get to your transports and turrets! Wonderbolts give air supports! Now!"

Order has been given. The E.R.A. Soldiers loaded and armed with traditional weapons, blasters and defense mechanisms. Rifle Ponies and Metal Ponies armed with Gem Pistols, Machine Crystal Blasters, Diamond Sniper Blaster and Missile Launchers while positioned themselves on the front. The soldiers armed with their swords, shields, spears and pikes. On the ground, the archers armed with their bows and arrows. Wonderbolt were on the air. The E.R.A. Officers armed themselves with their weapons now. All of them are ready for the battle.

"Remember, soldiers, we cannot let our enemy conquer our only city," Shining Armor said firmly and calmly. He unsheathed and armed with his Crystallized Royal Sword, "No retreat! No surrender! We hold the line! Do you get me?!"

"We get you sir!" E.R.A. Soldiers exclaimed firmly and proudly.

Storm Kingdom-Dark Mystic Soldiers moved aside, allowing their leaders - Shockwave, Warstrike, Grimcrush, Venom Death, MechaInfinite and Sixshot marched to the front. They're all facing to the front. They're glaring at Shining Armor and his allies on the wall.

"Ponies of Equestria!" Shockwave demanded firmly and darkly, "Lay down your weapons! Surrender now!"

Shining Armor narrowed his firm eyes and spoke dryly, "Flash, give those assholes a warning shot."

Flash armed his bow and arrow as he aimed at Shockwave. Instead of shooting down at one-eyed Storm General, he shot the arrows at two Storm Elite Guards by heads. They're dead.

"That's our answer, Shockwave!" Shining Armor said firmly.

Flash took over and shouted firmly, "You want our home! Come and get it!"

Shockwave has his left claw clenched very hard while narrowing his angry one-eye, "So be it. All unit, begin the siege! Destroy the resistance!"

The horn blew out loud! The Storm Kingdom-Dark Mystic Army gave a loud battle cry and roar. They all charged straight to the walls, bringing along their siege weapons and military transports. Shockwave and his allied generals remained behind to watch the event.

"Here they come..." Sunset said in concern, "And that's whole lot of monsters."

Kasai narrowed her eyes as she loaded up her Gem Blasts, "Let them try. We're not letting them get our hometown, without the fight!"

Shining Armor narrowed his eyes firmly and gave the order, "Prepare to fire!"

"Prepare to fire!" Flash echoed firmly.

As ordered, the E.R.A. Soldiers armed and readied their bows and arrows, and even blasters. They all aimed them at Storm Kingdom-Dark Mystic Army, who are closed to the walls.

"Remember, everyone. Aim at their heads, eyes, armpits, hearts and legs." Flash commanded, "That will hit the mark hard."

Shining Armor swung his sword down while shouted wildly, "All units! Open fire now!"

"FIRE!" Rexstrike echoed the order.

[Catalyst - Part 1]

As order given, E.R.A. Rifle Ponies began firing their blasters. E.R.A. Archers have unleashed the volley of arrows from the ground. Their shots have hit the enemy troops' weak spots; weakening, immobilizing, injuring and killing most of the wave. E.R.A. Wonderbolts used their speed and skills in knocking and ramming most of enemy troops, and even attacking some of Dark Mystic Pegasi. E.R.A. Engineers activated and fired their defense weapons at the enemies. Catapults throwing boulders at some of enemy siege weapons including siege towers. Ballistas shooting its arrows at troops. Juggernauts fired its blazing flamethrower at them via the walls' several holes. Cannons, turrets, Armored Tanks, HAM Walkers and Scout Walkers fired their laser beams and missiles at both enemy troops and siege weapons.

Despite the E.R.A.'s efforts to hold the enemy line, the Storm Kingdom-Dark Mystic Army have arrived at the walls. They began to lay siege on the castle walls. And at the same time, the enemy troops fought back by rising their arrows and blasters at the E.R.A. Soldiers. While siege towers was moving towards the walls, the enemy troops fired at them. Neutron Death Tanks, Mammoth Destroyers, MAHC Tanks and Spider Recon Walkers have unleashed their barrage of shots in hitting and destroying the E.R.A.'s defense mechanisms.

Upon reaching the walls; siege towers opened its ramp on the walls, siege ramp activated its sliding ramp to the top and ladders were placed on the walls. Storm Guards and Dark Mystic Ponies gave a loud battle cry as they began landing and attacking.

"Here they come!" Flash shouted in concern.

"Fight back!" Shining Armor ordered firmly.

E.R.A. Soldiers screamed wildly as they armed with their swords and shields, spears, pikes and axes. They fought and pushed the enemies back while covering and defending the Rifle Ponies, who continued shooting and blasting at both enemy from siege towers and the enemy ground units, who are closed to the gate and walls. They brought the ramps in breaking down the walls.

Shining Armor and his allies led their soldiers while fighting back the enemy troops. Shining Armor swung his Crystallized Royal Sword in cutting the enemy troops down while using his magic shields in defending his allies. Flash, using his speed and agility, easily dodged and evade the attacks while swinging and striking down his Whirlwind Spear at them. Sunset helped her boyfriend by close combat with them while firing her magical Unicorn Burst at them. Rexstrike and Kasai swiftly and quickly fired his Gem Blasters while punching and knocking them off the towers, and even thrown some grenades into it to get explode. Grunt roared as he rocked and broke down the siege towers while Boomer and Rob covered his rear by punching and killing them off. Lemon Zest laughed happily as she fired her Sound Blasters in knocking them off. Sugarcoat swung and struck her Ocean Trident in taking them down. While firing the enemy troops, Sunny Flare used her Nanobots to fly and unleashing the explosion on most of siege weapons.

E.R.A. Soldiers and Ponyville Town Residents also helped and fought the enemy troops back, with their own unique skills and styles in taking them down. Wonderbolts also flew down and helped their allies to push them back, and at the same time, they also knocked and rammed some of enemy troops off. Shockwave and his allied generals watched and oversee the event, hopefully they can end the battle very soon.





While Shockwave and his invasion army are focusing on attacking and invading Ponyville Town, most of outposts and Armored Assault Cruisers' securities are light and have very little troops. Since they have conquered most of Equestria and even held their allies in their own nations, most of Storm Guards and Dark Mystic Ponies are relaxing and enjoying their lunches and moments for a while, needn't worry so much of guarding the base.

This has given Jason and his team to split up and infiltrate various outposts and assault cruisers. They have easily defeated and killed securities and guards at ease. And at the same time, they either destroy the bases or teleporting the rest of weapons and supplies to Ponyville Town. After taking care of the base, they moved to another location and continue their mission.





Shockwave and his allied generals heard the loud explosion and felt warm on their backs. They turned to their back as they have found something shocking. They have found their bases and ships are exploding and blazing. Their rear camps are under attacked.

"Impossible!" Shockwave asked in shock and concern. He then gave some thoughts of the situation. He hummed amusingly, "Clever... We have let our pride and overconfidence blinded us from looking at the big picture. Shining Armor and his allies are obviously holding our line while the spies will deliver a massive blow to our bases and camps, demoralizing our forces."

"So, what must be done, 'Great Shockwave'?" Grimcrush asked in annoyance.

Warstrike nodded darkly, "Indeed. We cannot abandon our invasion."

"No, we don't," Shockwave agreed. He turned to both Venom Death and Sixshot, "The rest of us will continue the invasion."

Venom Death and Sixshot nodded firmly. They turned and headed off to deal with the intruders at once. They even brought some 3,000 soldiers with them. Shockwave and his allies turned and face to the Ponyville Town's Walls. Shining Armor and his team continued determinedly and bravely holding the line while pushing the enemies off.

"Do not let up! Keep pouring in!" Shockwave ordered firmly, "We must capture Ponyville Town!"

The army of Storm Kingdom and Dark Mystic Ponies gave a loud battle cry and roar as they continued relentlessly pouring and attacking Shining Armor and the E.R.A. Soldiers.

Shining Armor struck his Crystallized Royal Sword at Storm Guard's chest before kicking him off. He turned to Flash and Sunset, "Where the hell are Jason and his buddies are?! They're supposed to help us push them off!"

"No idea!" Flash exclaimed in concern before jumped and thrust his spear at Dark Mystic Ponies' heads. He grunted as he swung his spear in decapitating of another five Dark Mystic Ponies. He then jumped and kicked another one off to the walls. He groaned, "But I'm so pissed off as you are, sir! I'm really angry at him for his screw ups!"

"Focus on the mission! Not blaming game!" Sunset exclaimed in concern as she swung her Blazing War Fan in deflecting and blocking the attacks from her enemies. She then punched and kicked them off, "We've gotta keep the enemies off our town!"

"She's right! Keep pushing them back!" Kasai exclaimed in concern as she loaded her gem blasters before firing back at them.

"Alright," Shining Armor nodded firmly, "Everyone, keep pushing them back!"





After taking care of both outposts and assault ship that are near to Canterlot City, Jason and his spy units have infiltrated and arrived at the town's square via waterfall cavern. They then moved and entered the abandoned warehouse, which was closed to the square. It was where they suspected that it will have more weapons, supplies and more for the enemy troops to use.

As suspected, the warehouse has housed many weapons and supplies. Jason and his team looked at each other. They nodded firmly and agreed. While the group began collecting and carrying up weapons and supplies including the statue of Discord and Derpy Doo before teleporting them back to Ponyville Town, Jason was inspecting his surroundings to see anything that might be useful to the army. He then came across to a war council table, where he found battlefield map and documents.

To his shock and surprise, Jason found the map of Canterlot City, which has several tunnels that connects to outposts and Armored Assault Cruisers across the Equestria.

"Interesting..." Jason remarked amusingly. He whistled to his team. They came to him at once. He continued and showed the map to them, "Guess what I have found?"

"A map? So?" Steel Blaze asked in annoyance.

Red Arsenal whacked Steel Blaze's head, "You idiot. That isn't just a map! It's the battlefield map!" He then looked at it carefully. He found Canterlot City's connecting to the rest of outposts and Armored Assault Cruisers. He hummed, "From the looks of it, these tunnels are connecting to the outposts and cruisers across the states and cities."

"No way! Are you saying the map is a supply route?!," Sour Sweet asked in shock and concern. She groaned in frustration, "This means they can resupply and send more reinforcement at anytime and anywhere! So not cool!"

"We won't stand a chance against them!" Red Arsenal said in concern.

"Maybe. Maybe not," Jason said firmly and calmly. Everyone looked at him for the moment. He continued, "We're going to use their advantage against them."

"I don't get it," Steel Blaze said in uncertain.

Indigo nodded in confusion, "So, why and how?"

"Simple." Jason said firmly and calmly. While looking at the map, he explain firmly while pointing at the abandoned factory, "This is where the main course of supply and reinforcement route is. With the map's coordinates, we can use heat-seeking missiles and hit the targets that will help us to destroy the enemy bases and ships."

"That will stop enemy's routing their supplies and reinforcement! And also, demoralizing enemy effectively," Red Arsenal said calmly and firmly. He hummed amusingly, "Nice work."

"We'd better tell Shining Armor about this," Indigo said firmly.

"Not a chance." Jason said firmly, shocking the group. He scoffed, "If Shining Armor wanted to play defense, then leave him be. We'll handle it by ourselves."

Metalgear hissed, "That might not be wise course of action."

"Metalgear got the point," Steel Blaze said in concern, "If that place is so important for suppky and reinforcement to use, then there will be security tight there."

"Don't worry. The enemy thinks that they have the advantages because they have conquered most of cities and states, they will be too busy with invasion," Jason said, "They won't noticed about it."

"Think again, amigo!" The firm strong voice exclaimed.

Jason and his team turned to their back, where they found Venom Death and Sixshot stood before the teams. They both armed and readied with their weapons.

"Very clever of you. Thinking that we'll be too busy focusing on our invasion on your puny little town while you sneak an destroy our base." Venom Death said darkly and dryly as he activated his remote mechanism, which activated his powers and strengthened his muscle, "Well, my friend. We're arrogant, but not not stupid and sloppy. Prepare to die!"

Sixshot laughed sinsiterly as he transformed into his armored tank mode, "Indeed. Time to blow you all to sky high!"

BOOM! Sixshot began firing his shots at Jason and his team, causing them to split up and dodge the attacks at once. Jason, Metalgear and Sour Sweet handled with Venom Death while Red Arsenal, Steel Blaze and Indigo battled with Sixshot.

[Papercut]

Sixshot began firing his cannons at Red Arsenal and his team, who did their best to dodge and evade the attacks at once. This allowed Steel Blaze to shot out his Blazing Chakram at Sixshot's head twice before Red Arsenal jumped in and activated his Cybernetic Hoof's Cannon Mode in hitting and damaging tank mode. This forced him to transformed back into his Cybernetic Griffon Mode. He made a squawk noise. Indigo charged and slammed her Blazing Naginata on him. He blocked and held the attack before thrown her to the wall. But not before he got punch by both Red Arsenal and Steel Blaze. Sixshot recovered as he transformed into jet mode, where he began firing his blasts at three ponies. They all dodge and evade the attacks as quick as they can. They then hid behind the crates.

Both Red Arsenal and Steel Blaze looked at each other before nodded firmly. They came out and fired both arrows and blazing shots at Sixshot's Jet Mode, making him annoyed and frustrated to fire back at them. While he was being distracted, Indigo took the chance by flying up above him before slammed her Blaze Naginata on him to the ground. She then swung her blade at Sixshot, who turned back to his Griffon Mode and engaged with her for the moment. Both Red Arsenal and Steel Blaze joined the battlefield as well. Three of them fought bravely and determinedly against Sixshot, who swiftly and quickly dodged the attacks while fighting back.

Venom Death roared in anger as he tried to slam some punches at Jason, Metalgear and Sour Sweet, who dodge and evade the attacks quickly and swiftly. Venom Death charged and rammed at Metalgear, who held him but got pushed all the way to the wall, nearly crushing and damaging. Jason and Sour Sweet jumped on his back as they both began swung their knife and Storm Nunchucks in hitting his head hard, allowing Metalgear rammed and pushed Venom Death. Unfortunately, the mighty warrior doesn't flinch as he roared angrily before slammed Metalgear down hard. He then grabbed and strangled both Jason and Sour Sweet hard. They were about to die.

Metalgear transformed into his Upgrade Mode. He then kicked Venom Death off. Both of them began some punches at each other for few rounds. Both Jason and Sour Sweet were recovering from the attacks. They got up and attacked him head on by knocking and injuring him as much as they can. He roared in anger as he got frustrated and anger. He grabbed and swung Metalgear at them both. They dodged at once. He then slammed his fists on Metalgear for few times. Sour Sweet quickly grabbed and held the muscular pony back, allowing both Metalgear and Jason to fire back at him. However, he was too strong and endured the pain as he continued fighting back.

Red Arsenal and his team have managed to wound Sixshot as he them. They all panted heavily and tiredly in exhaustion. The team noticed Jason and his team struggled with Venom Death. They have to help their allies. Red Arsenal activated and charged up his Oblivion Destroyer Beam Cannon while both Steel Blaze and Indigo charged and attacked the mechanical Griffon for the moment. Spotting Red Arsenal aiming his weapon at Venom Death, Sixshot transformed back into his tank mode to fire at Red Arsenal. Luckily, both Steel Blaze and Indigo forced and moved his nose cannon at Venom, whom he accidentally shot. Red Arsenal fired his Oblivion Destroyer Beam in killing him off. Metalgear turned and fired his Mega Buster, injuring and crippling Sixshot.

Jason and his team sighed in relief as they have defeated their enemies for good.

"Let's head to the abandoned factory," Jason said firmly and dryly, "We've gotta destroy their advantage for good!"

"What about reinforcement," Metalgear asked in concern.

"No time," Jason said firmly, "Let's move out now!"

Jason and his team quickly escaped the abandoned warehouse, and headed off to the abandoned factory. And at the same time, Indigo can't help but feel worry and uneasy about it. She hissed while shaking her head before following them. Unknown to the team, Sixshot groaned in pain as he was contacting his allies.





Storm Kingdom and Dark Mystic Army struggled to defeat the E.R.A. Soldiers. They unable to climb over the walls or even ramming down the gate due to heavy and string resistance. Shining Armor and his brave soldiers held the enemies off as long as they can.

Shockwave and his allies continued overseeing the battlefield. The generals became angry ad fury to see their invasion didn't go well. They haven't breached the gate or even taking down the wall. Suddenly, Grimcrush received the call from Sixshot. He was in shock and concern. He turned and reported to Shockwave and his allies about it. They were in shock and fury again.

"What?! They're heading to cut off our supply and reinforcement route?!" Shockwave demanded angrily. Grimcrush nodded firmly. He groaned while clenched his fist tightly, "I will personally deal with them by myself!"

"I will assist you," MechaInfinite said firmly as he activated and opened Dark Mystic Portal. He scoffed, "You will need some help, after all."

Shockwave narrowed his angry eye, "So be it..."

Both Shockwave and MechaInfinite entered the Dark Mystic Portal, bringing along the army of 500 Soldiers with him. Warstrike and Grimcrush continued leading the invasion on the Ponyville Town.

While the brave ponies continued battling the enemies, Rexstrike suddenly received anonymous call from his com-link. He responded to it.

"This is General Rexstrike! Who is this?!" Rexstrike demanded firmly while firing his Gem Blasters at some enemy troops. As he listened carefully, he gasped in shock and concern. He demanded angrily, "He's gonna what?! Where is he?! What is he planning?! Hello?!"

The com-link got silenced. Rexstrike groaned in concern and worry. He turned and approached to Shining Armor as he make the report.

"Your majesty, we have some problem!" Rexstrike exclaimed in concern.

Shining Armor grunted as he cut down the Storm Guard, "I'm a bit busy now!"

"General Jason and his team heading to Canterlot City's abandoned factory somewhere further from the square! They're taking down the enemy supply and reinforcement route!" Rexstrike exclaimed in concern.

"WHAT?! What is he thinking?!" Shining Armor asked angrily.

"What are your orders?!" Rexstrike asked in concern.

Shining Armor grunted, "Rexstrike, continue holding the enemy line! Flash, Sunset, Kasai, Rob, Sugarcoat and 50 volunteer soldiers, with me! We've gotta find and rescue Jason and his team. They're gonna need some help now!"

Rexstrike nodded firmly, "Understood! Go! Hurry!"

Shining Armor, Flash, Sunset, Kasai, Rob, Sugarcoat and 50 soldiers climbed down the stairs from the wall. Rexstrike and the rest of E.R.A. Soldiers continued battling and holding the enemy line. Shining Armor and his squad are on the ground.

"Sunset, can you teleport us there?!" Shining Armor asked.

Sunset nodded, "Wilco!"

Using her magic, Sunset teleported her and her team to another location now. They have hoped that they arrived and rescued their allies.





Jason and his allies have arrived at the abandoned factory, where they found a large army of Storm Guards and Dark Mystic Ponies are moving their cargo of weapons and supplies into the factory. They climbed up to the top of abandoned factory, where they can enter its window and climbed down on the catwalk.

There they witnessed the enemy army entering a large sinkhole via the platform lifts, which helped leading them down to the underground to begin their journey across the Equestria for delivering supplies and reinforcement.

"Wow... That's a whole lot of them..." Sour Sweet said in concern and shock.

"Yeah... But this is where we end their supply and reinforcement for good," Red Arsenal asked firmly.

Jason nodded firmly as he loaded up his Machine Crystal Blaster, "Hell yeah!"

Spotting couple of missiles and detonators on large crates, Steel Blaze scoffed, "And I'm guessing those will be enough to destroy their base and ship?"

"Definitely," Jason agreed when looking at the crates, "Let's make it quick. Let's shut down their operation for good."

BOOM! Jason and his team yelped in concern to hear and felt the catwalk lost its one of support by powerful shot. They all fell to the ground hard. They all groaned in pain upon feeling their sides sore and pain. They then looked up and found Shockwave, MechaInfinite and their army stood before them.

"Won't notice us?" Sour Sweet asked sweetly. She shifted her mood to moody, "Nice one, genius!"

"Fools! You will pay for your deception and sabotaging our effort!" Shockwave snapped angrily as he loaded up and readied his Cannon Blaster, aiming it at Jason and his friends. He snarled, "Prepare to die!"

Jason groaned, "Damn it!"

As Shockwave fired Cannon Blaster at Jason and his team, the magical shield appeared and deflected the blast back at him and his allies hard. Jason and his team were in shock and surprise. They turned to their back and found Shining Armor and his allies have arrived and entered the scene.

"What the hell are you doing here?!" Jason asked angrily.

Shining Armor scoffed, "Saving your ass! Heard you tried to blow up the supply and reinforcement routes?"

"Yeah. Come here to stop and rescue us?!" Jason asked dryly.

Shining Armor disagreed, "No. Came to end this. Let's destroy the route and their bases for good." He turned and looked at Rob, "Rob, you and Metakgear try and access the missiles and detonators to set off at those coordinates."

Rob and Metalgear nodded firmly, "Got it. Understood."

Jason was surprised and shocked by Shining Armor's answer. He and his squad helped Jason and his team up. They turned and faced Shockwave, MechaInfinite and their army.

"Tear them apart!" Shockwave ordered angrily and darkly.

[Catalyst - Part 2]

Shockwave, MechaInfinite and his army gave a loud battle cry as they all charged and attacked Shining Armor and his allies, who retaliated and fought back at once. The E.R.A. Soldiers fiercely and bravely fought and engaged both Dark Mystic Ponies and Storm Guards. Shockwave fought Shining Armor, Jason, Flash, Sunset and Kasai. Steel Blaze, Red Arsenal, Sugarcoat, Sour Sweet and Indigo battled with MechaInfinite. Both Rob and Metalgear headed to the crates of missiles and detonators, where they can hacked and access to activate and hit explosive weapons at the bases and Armored Assault Cruisers' coordinates, as well as the routes.

Steel Blaze and three members of Shadow Six engaged MechaInfinite from all sides while Red Arsenal fired his arrows at him. MechaInfinite's armor was too thick and strong for them to hit. He roared angrily as he unleashed both barrage of missiles and machine guns at them. This has forced them to dodge and hide behind the crates from the attack.

"Damn that thing! How the heck are we gonna beat that guy?!" Steel Blaze asked in shock.

Sugarcoat hummed while looked at MechaInfinite's armor, "From the look of his armor, there isn't one weak spot in him, unless you can tried to make him waste his bullets and missiles. There is no way we can take him down."

"Geez! That's nice way to say 'I don't know'!" Sour Sweet snapped in frustration and annoyance.

"That's it! Sugarcoat, you're genius!" Indigo exclaimed happily, shocking and worrying the group. She charged out, "I'm gonna make him waste his bullets and missile. Then, hit him everything you've got!"

"No, don't!" Red Arsenal shouted, "Damn it! That bonehead!"

"Maybe she's on to something!" Steel Blaze said firmly while looking at MechaInfinite's chest, "I think his chest is his weakness. I'm going in!"

"Is everyone else mad?!" Red Arsenal asked in annoyance.

"How about ask that later when we get out of here?!" Sour Sweet suggested rudely.

Sugarcoat nodded, "Let's wait for the signal and hit him everything we've got."

Indigo and Steel Blaze charged at MechaInfinite, who has unleashed more barrage of machine blasters and missiles at them both. They both dodge and evade the attacks as fast as they can. And at the same time, both of them struck their weapons at his chest like trying to open it. The mechanical dragon tried to slam his claws and blasters on them, which missed them a lot. Red Arsenal, Sugarcoat and Sour Sweet are still waiting for the right moment to strike.

Couple of rounds have passed. Steel Blaze and Indigo have managed to make MechaInfinite wasted his bullets and missiles, and at the same time, managed hit and cracked the chest open. It revealed mechanism gears and energy tube-like. He roared in anger as he clawed and captured them at the walls. He chuckled evilly and sinisterly.

"Game over..." MechaInfinite said sinisterly.

"For you!" Steel Blaze said amusingly.

And just before MechaInfinite could ask, Steel Blaze fired his Blazing Chakram, which hit and weakened his energy tube. The mechanical dragon yelled in pain. Indigo swung her Blaze Naginata at his face. He turned to his back, where he found both Sugarcoat and Sour Sweet swung their Ocean Trident and Storm Nunchucks, injuring and damaging before moved aside. Red Arsenal fired his Oblivion Beam Destroyer at the monster's chest. MechaInfinite roared in pain as he felt his body burning out alive before exploded into pieces. Red Arsenal and his team sighed in relief that they have survived the attack.

Shining Armor and his team surrounded Shockwave, who is ready to fight and fire his cannon at his enemies. Jason charged and fired his gem blaster at him. He has his right metallic claw in blocking and deflecting the blasts before knocked him aside. He turned and fired his Cannon Blaster at Shining Armor and his team, who barely dodged and evade the attacks as well.

Shining Armor and Sunset fired their magical Unicorn Bursts at Shockwave, who is immune to the attacks. Both Flash and Kasai charged and attacked Shockwave, who blocked and deflected the attacks for few times. He then grabbed and thrown them aside before firing his Cannon at Shining Armor and Sunset, who just summoned their shield barrier to hold the attack but it penetrated and hit them hard to the ground.

He was about to finish them off if not for Jason summoned his Blue to attack him from the back. The Vileraptor began biting and clawing deeply on the Storm General, who screamed in pain and agony while struggling to get the creature off. Flash and Kasai jumped to grab and hold his both hands down, allowing Jason to fire his Emerald Shotgun in hitting and injuring Shockwave by chest. And at the same time, Shining Armor and Sunset did their best to remove his armors and weapons including his cannon and claw. Angered and annoyed of their resistance, Shockwave became annoyed and frustrating to scream. He has his claw activated to slam down and unleash powerful shock wave in knocking the ponies off. They all groaned painfully to feel the attack.

"Tenacious and fearless, indeed. But futile as usual," Shockwave growled in anger as he readied his cannon. He aimed his at Shining Armor and his team, "This is where it ends!"

Red Arsenal and his team jumped and attacked Shockwave, causing him to turn and attack them at once. Blue joined in and attacked him as well. Shining Armor, Jason, Flash, Sunset and Kasai grunted in pain as they slowly got up from the ground.

"Okay. Shockwave is a tough Storm Guard to deal with," Jason commented in concern.

"Any bright ideas? I'm all ears." Flash said firmly and calmly.

"We have to take out his weapons." Sunset said calmly and firmly, "Without them, he's defenseless."

"I don't think it's gonna be that easy. Even if he doesn't have weapons, Shockwave's dangerous and powerful," Kasai said in concern.

"There has to be another way," Shining Armor said in concern.

"Well, we're waiting, genius," Jason said dryly.

"I don't see you come up with any idea other than getting ourselves killed in a big fight especially now!"

"Well, my idea did lots of damages to enemy outposts and ships including planned to destroy the route for good while you wasted time to defend little town!"

"That little town is my sister's home and the only place we have to defend and let Twiley know that we're still fighting."

"I doubt that little town need you leading because all you ever is screw up while I do a real work!"

"Your work is to get us killed, not helping us. And you know what else I think?" Shining Armor asked dryly, "You're such a brat!"

Jason snarled as he punched Shining Armor's face. The Crystal Empire Prince snarled in anger as he was about to attack. He was halted by Flash, Sunset and Shiroi.

"Guys! Stop! We're fighting Shockwave, not each other!" Sunset snapped firmly.

Flash nodded, "Because if we don't work together, our home and everything we did will be wasted! So, we have to put our difference aside now and deal with the problem!"

"Then, tell him to stay away from me and my work!" Jason snapped angrily, "I know what I'm doing!"

Shining Armor glared at Jason, "Fat chance! I won't let you screw this up again! I have a place and family to defend!"

"Then, cut the crap and help us defeat Shockwave!" Kasai said firmly as she turned and looked at her friends holding and fighting Shockwave. She hissed, "I don't think they can hold it much longer."

"We'd better act fast, but how?" Sunset asked in concern.

"Guys! We did it! The missiles and detonator are set for the coordinates!" Rob called from the missile and explosive crates.

Metalgear nodded happily, "Indeed! Awaiting order!"

Heard of missiles and detonators, Shining Armor and his allies looked at each other as they realized that they have the idea now. They might have the chance to turn the tide.

Red Arsenal and his team struggled to fight and hold Shockwave, who continued used his cannon and claw in knocking them off one-by-one. He was about to finish them if not for Sunset and Flash charged in to kick him off. Kasai charged in to punch him by chest and even crippled his arms and hands swift and hard. Shining Armor and Jason jumped in as they both fired their powerful Unicorn Burst and Emerald Shotgun injuring Shockwave, as well as destroying his claw and cannon. Sunset and Flash then rammed him off close to the sinkhole.

Shockwave snarled as he readied his damaged cannon again, "If I'm going down, I'm taking all of you with me!"

"If you insist," Shining Armor taunted.

Jason smirked, "Hell yeah! Now!"

And just Shockwave could ask, Rob and Metalgear activated missiles launch along with explosive mines and detonators. They launched and rammed screaming worried Shockwave into the sinkhole.

"Let's get out of here!" Shining Armor ordered firmly.

Shining Armor and the rest of his allies regrouped together in one place as Sunset and Kasai activated their teleportation spell to teleport and escaped back to Ponyville Town before the abandoned factory ignited in big explosion.





The missiles continued travelling down and heading towards their destination. Shockwave was stuck on one of them. Upon reaching their coordinates; they hit and exploded in destroying most of outposts, bases and Armored Assault Cruisers across Equestria. Shockwave was killed in one of explosion.

Warstrike and Grimcrush were leading invasion army invading Ponyville Town. The E.R.A. Soldiers did their best to hold the enemy invasion off as long as they can. Suddenly, they halted their battle when they heard a loud explosion. They turned and found most of outposts and bases the enemy troops have are destroyed.

Shocked and worried, Warstrike and Grimcrush called off the invasion and withdrew back to Canterlot City for defending it. Seeing enemy invasion halted and retreated, the E.R.A Soldiers cheered and gave a big round of applause for their first battle victory. They have defended Ponyville Town.





After Shining Armor and his team returned home safely, Ponyville Town and E.R.A. celebrated and cheered wildly for their heroes' return and first victory as well. Princess Cadance, Sunburst, Starlight and Flurry Heart met up with them as they commented and cheered happily to them for their success.

"I'm so glad you're safe!" Princess Cadance said in relief, "And also, you've managed demoralized the enemy forces. They all withdrew back to their castle!"

"And not to mention, we received words from Equestria and Allied Creatures that they're inspired and fighting back!" Sunburst said happily, "They're resisting Storm King and Dark Mystic Ponies!"

"Really?!" Shining Armor and his team asked in surprise.

Starlight nodded, "Yeah. We're not alone to resist them! If we keep on fighting by defending our home and retaking some cities and residents, we may have the chance to retake Canterlot City and push the enemy force back! All thanks to you guys."

Ponies chatted happily and wildly to their heroes. Shining Armor and Jason couldn't help but feel proud and happy that they helped especially working together, even though they hated each other's plans for defending home and ponies.

"We couldn't have done it without him," Shining Armor said firmly, "He was right. Sometimes, we have to take offensive to use the advantage against them."

"True. But Shining Armor's right too," Jason said calmly. Everyone was surprised. He continued, "If we left our only base opened, the enemy could have taken it at ease. I guess we could use both offense and defense at the same time."

"That is good. But next time, we tried not to kill each other when planning or fighting," Flash said calmly, "I don't have to worry about saving you guys again."

Sunset nodded in agreement, "Yeah. You guys nearly got us killed. So, try not to do that again."

"Look! It's Mystic Cruisers!" Rexstrike exclaimed in surprise while pointed out to the sky, "They've come to help us!"

Everyone looked back and found a single Mystic Prime Cruiser and three Mystic Light Cruisers have transwarped themselves before Ponyville Town. They slowly descended and landed on the ground. As the cruisers lowered their ramps down, Mystic Tao and his family emerged and climbed down the ramp, along with their 30,000 Mystic Soldiers and their military tanks and supplies. They all approached before Shining Armor and his allies.

"Mr. Tao. You came," Shining Armor said in shock and surprise.

"After what you have done, Mystic Council have decided to send some reinforcement and supplies here to help you and your resistance to keep fighting," Tao said calmly, "And so, my family and I volunteered. This is to make up for leaving you all behind. So, do not worry about Mystic Realm. They got it cover."

Princess Cadance smiled as she gave Tao a hug, "It's more than enough, sir. Thank you."

After departing from hug, Tao asked, "So, is there anything I can do?"

Shining Armor smiled and nodded, "Oh yeah. We could use your advice and magic spell to help two friends of ours. Derpy and Discord are stuck in statue."

"Take me to them now," Tao said firmly. He turned to his army, "The rest of you, help and treat the wounded, as well as reinforce the defense!"

Mystic Soldiers nodded firmly as they headed off to help and assist their allies for providing foods and drinks, treating the wounded warriors and even reinforce both the walls and defense. Shining Armor, Princess Cadance and their allies took and led Tao and his family to both Discord and Derpy, hoping to reverse the effects.





In Mystic Emperor's Office, Nezha was alone in the office. He was looking at the window, where his Mystic Military Force are battling the Dark Mystic Ponies on both air and ground. He remained firm and calm while looking at the view. Death Tactic has arrived and entered the office. He bowed humbly before his master.

"My lord..." Death Tactic greeted warmly and calmly.

Nezha turned and looked at Death Tactic, "What is the status?"

"Our forces are pushing the enemy back. And more importantly, your grandfather is in medical pod now. He is recovering from Obsidian Orb's poison. He is safe and secured under our Metal Armor Sentinels. And Mystic Tao and his family have arrived safely at Ponyville Town."

"Excellent..."

"Still. I'm surprised that you send reinforcement to them."

"If I denied it and give excuses, Mystic Council will think of me as a traitor," Nezha said firmly and calmly, "So, I have to play card carefully when presenting our proposal to Mystic Council and even hear out to theirs especially Mystic Tao. I have to earn their trusts and loyalties, so we can begin our plan."

Death Tactic hummed while nodded in understanding, "Understandable, my lord. I shall make the preparation. We will succeed."

Nezha narrowed his firm eyes, "I'm counting on it, old friend. Mystic Realm must be protected at all cost."

To be Continued...

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