//------------------------------// // Chapter 3: Training and past memories // Story: My little pony, Shadow of war // by light shadow //------------------------------// Equestria: Canterlot Castle. "Do you think she'll be ready to take this responsibility?"Princess Luna said to her sister. Princess Celestia nodded. "We can't think another pony more Worthy, We have seen her grow throughout the years and there's no doubt that her friends will be on her side to help her." "You may be right sister. But I feeling something is wrong, they should have been here for now?" It is strange? knowing Twilight they should have been here. Right after Princess Celestia said that they heard somepony enter. At first, they thought it was spike, Twilight, and her friends, But to there confusion it was just spike coming in the throne room. "PRINCESS!!!!!" "Spike, what happened, why are you here alone?" Celestia said concerned. "And were is Twilight and her friends?" Luna said. Spike able to rest and recover explained on what happened in sugarcube corner. On the letter they received, Twilight using a teleportation spell that gone wrong, her body being covered with magic and the part were Twilight and her friends disappeared into some sort of portal. "What do you think it made Twilight's magic to act like that sister?" Luna said. "I don't know sister it doesn't even make any sense. Twilight used a teleportation spell so it should have teleported them at least near the Castle, and if it went wrong it should have teleported them to another Place in Equestria, But the part that a portal appeared out of nowhere worries me. Luna send every guards that we have to search for Twilight and her friends, while I make a Locati-" "Your wasting your time." Said an unknown voice interrupting Celestia. "You will not be able to find them." Spike, Celestia, and Luna see Discord appearing in the throne room now knowing who it was. "Discord I bet it was you who rip out that portal and took Twilight, Rarity, and the others!" Spike said angrily. Oh please if it was me I would of send them an invite and give them a heads up. You know Fluttershy doesn't like to get startled. Now on what I was saying is that making a search party and using a Location spell will not work because I already did all that." "What? What do you mean," Celestia said getting worried. I felt a magical disturbance. I was going to teleport to Twilight to tell her about it, but my magic didn't take me to her. Then I tried teleporting to Fluttershy but the same thing happened. I tried teleporting to Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, And Pinkie Pie and I had the same problem. I used my magic to find them, But I didn't found them in Equestria. "If you haven't found them with your magic, then what would that mean," Celestia said worrying. "Spike you said that a portal appeared right when Twilight's magic was overflowing right?" Spike nodded. "Yeah her body was being covered with magic, then a portal appeared shooting beams of magic." Then there's no doubt that was not just a portal. It was a portal to another world. "What?!" spike said shocked. "but I thought the mirror was the only thing that could take you to another world!" "The mirror is just one of many," Celestia said. "Remember the Grand Galloping Gala, were Discord was going to throw Fluttershy's friend tree hugger to another dimension." "Yeah, not one of my best moments." "But how was that even possible?" Luna said. "My guess is that whatever happened in that other world must have made Twilight's teleportation magic to go crazy making the portal, getting hit by those beam from the portal must of taking them to that world." "Can't you just make the portal into that world and bring them back," Spike said hoping. "If I could, we wouldn't have this conversation wouldn't we?" 'Then what can we do if you couldn't find them with your magic." Celestia said losing hope. "I said that I couldn't find them anywhere in Equestria, at least not in our world." Celestia, Luna, and Spike looked at Discord. "If we combine our magic to look into the other worlds, I might be able to open a portal to were they are. "But for how long will it take us to find them," Celestia said. "I don't know." Discord said worry for her friends, especially her best friend Fluttershy. "But the more ponies that are great at magic the faster will be able to find them. "Then I'll go bring Starswirl," Luna said. "There is no doubt that he will be able to help us." "I can go to the crystal empire in a snap and bring Cadence and shining armor here." " I will take spike back to ponyville and find starlight glimmer. "Hey, I can bring Sunset shimmer from the mirror portal to help us." Celestia nodded, looking at Luna, Spike, and Discord. "Tell them that is an emergency and that we need them in Canterlot immediately, and that we will explain everything when we are all here in the throne room." They nodded. "Good then let's go." And with that, they went to bring Cadence, Shining Armor, Starlight Glimmer, and Sunset Shimmer. "Please let them be alright." Celestia thought. Middle-Earth: Minas Ithil training area. "I have doubts the ponies will be able to fight with the weapons we use." Celebrimbor said. "that is why I'm going to ask them if their guards use the same weapons or not. You we're able to make a Glaive for me to use against the Orcs, why not making weapons for ponies?" Talion said to Celebrimbor. "That is why I want them to face me, For we can know what kinds of weapons are properly for them to use. "Twilight do your guards use any weapons we have in here?" Twilight gave a nervous laugh at Talion. Hahaha, I actually don't have any guards. "Wait you're a princess and you don't have any guards?" "Eh who knows Twilight must have a reason why she doesn't have any guards." Pinkie Pie said giving Twilight a smile. "of course I do, but we're getting out of topic, I may not have any guards but the other princesses do. They do some time have weapons but there's barely any need to use them." "Are they the same we use?" Twilight nodded. "Well that's good to know." Talion said to Celebrimbor. "Indeed." "Alright," Talion said to the ponies. "Before I go and train you ponies, first you'll need to know the different classes Orcs and Uruks you'll be facing. "What do you mean different kinds of classes?" Twilight said confused, her friends confused as well. "There are five different classes that the Orcs can choose, Warriors, Archers, Defenders, Savages, and hunters." "Savages?" Rarity said not liking the sound of that. "Hunters?!" Fluttershy said hoping it's not what she thinks it means. Talion nodded. "Warriors are the Orcs you ponies already faced So dealing with them should be easy for you. however, the others are the ones you'll need to stay cautious. Archers are Orcs using a crossbow and will try to kill you from a good distance so is better to kill them first if is possible. Defenders are Orcs with a Glaive and shield, their shields will block any frontal attacks you'll try to throw at them, so it's better attacking them from behind. Savages are Orcs who use dual wielding axes, if you try to attack them in the front they will try to block your attacks and try to stun you making a chance for them to strike. the best way to deal with them is by countering their attacks and strike at the right moment. And lastly the hunters, they use spears there mostly use to hunt beast, but it doesn't mean they can't kill you with it. they can throw the spears at you and can use it as a close weapon as well. So to deal with them is almost the same as dealing with the archers, but be careful when your fighting them at close. Those are the classes of Orcs you ponies will be facing. After what they heard from talion, they were worried about the different classes of Orcs they were going to face, But glad that Talion told them on how to defeat them. But their worries were just the beginning after what Celebrimbor said when he appeared. "But those are not the Orcs you ponies need to worry about, the ones you'll need to worry are the captains." "Uhhh what's the difference." Rainbow Dash said confused. "Captains are far more stronger and aggressive than any other Orcs and Uruks. They don't give them the rank of Captain to any Orc, they need to prove themselves worthy of it. And if they succeed they have the choice to choose a tribe only for captains. one out of seven, Terror, Machine, Marauder, dark, Feral, Mystic, and warmonger. Each with there own skills and abilities on which they can learn." "And there will be sometimes more than one captain." Talion continues for Celebrimbor. "If I am unable to help, you ponies better be prepared to face either the captains or their troops. They gulped. as if the classes weren't bad enough, hearing about the captain's made it even worse. "Please tell us that is all." Pinkie Pie said hoping. "As for now yes," Talion said. "Wait are y'all telling us that there's more?!" Applejack said shocked, thinking on what could be worse than the Captains. "It's better to explain if we ever encounter them," Celebrimbor said. But let us hope it does not come to that, as for now, it is better for Talion to start training you. "I agree," Talion said seeing Celebrimbor disappear, Showing the ponies the weapons. "When we start training I will see on how well you ponies will be on handling the weapons, and see how well you all be able to fight with it. After I see each one of you ponies fight I will teach each one of you on what you'll need to learn. They nodded. "Twilight you'll go first grab a sword and get ready to fight me." "What!" Twilight said surprised. "isn't there another way to train without me hurting you!" "There is, but it's better for you ponies to learn when you have an opponent who fights back. since you ponies don't have any armor I'll go easy on you, don't you worry I'll be fine." Twilight gulped, grabbing a sword with her magic preparing to fight against Talion. she tries to calm down her nerves, but sees him running straight at her with his sword ready to strike, panicking Twilight used her sword to block it, Her friends seeing them go. "Hey, I wasn't ready!" Twilight said blocking another strike. "The Orcs are not going to let you be ready," Talion said throwing another attack, but gets blocked by Twilight's sword. "they will always want a way to put you on a disadvantage." Throwing another strike Talion followed up with a kick, hitting her in the chest pushing her back. Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie gasped seeing Talion kick Twilight in the chest. "Hey what's the big idea!" Rainbow Dash said angrily. "She's hesitating," Talion said not taking his eyes out of Twilight. "What.. but.. I'm Not." Twilight said trying to recover her breath from the kick. I made my attacks easy for you to throw me out of balance leaving you an opening. But you didn't because you are afraid that you'll end up hurting me, am I wrong?" Twilight sigh giving him a sad look. "No your right. "I know you are afraid but you'll need to control your emotions you won't be capable of protecting your friends," Talion looks back to her friends. "the same I'm telling to you." "He's right, if I don't take this seriously I will never forgive my self if something happens to my friends." closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, Twilight took a fighting stance her sword levitating on her side, her face determined. "Alright, Talion this time I will not hesitate." "Then show me." Not wasting any time Talion run straight at Twilight ready to attack her again. But to his surprise, Twilight runs straight at him hitting his sword. But Twilight didn't stop there, after stopping his attack she swings down her sword at Talion. Seeing this Talion blocks the incoming attack, but sees more coming, blocking the first attack to his left, and the second to his right he pushes her sword away striking back, but blocks his two incoming attacks. Twilight Seeing a third attack coming she jumps out of the way and used her wings as a boost to attack him, But Talion jumps out of the way. getting on his feet he swings his sword, Twilight doing the same grabbing the handle striking down, making both swords clash at each other. "Glad your not holding back," Talion said giving a smirk trying to throw Twilight out of balance. "How am I doing?" Twilight said trying to throw Talion out of balance as well. Not saying anything he kicked her hind legs making her drop down to the floor, pointing his sword at her neck. "I think your doing quite well." Moving his sword away Talion gave her a hand Twilight accepting it helping her get up on her hooves. " using your wings for you to attack me faster was unexpected, you might want to make moves like that. "You really think so?" Talion nodded. "With more practice, you might become even better, for now, go take a break. I know it was short but I'll need to train your friends as well." Twilight nodded. "I'm impressed. how she dodged, how she fought, she almost looked like she was actually holding the sword." Talion said to Celebrimbor. Yes, I am also impressed, she seems capable enough seeing on how she fought. her magic gave her the advantage to fight well with the sword, But like every magic, it also haves there limits until it can be used again. if Twilight uses her magic too much on different occasions? there will be no doubt that she'll be unable to use the sword." "You may be right on that." "But I'll might be able to make a sword that will not deplete her magic. What I'm curious about is how her friends will do. "That... Was... Awesome!!" Rainbow Dash said. "Might I say, darling, where did you learn to fight like that?" Rarity said impressed "Twilight blushed nervously, putting one of her hooves behind her head. "He... He... It was actually almost like Shining armor's training wen I was a little younger. "Wait you done this before with your brother?" Talion said raising an eyebrow. Twilight turned around at Talion answering his question. Not exactly, before my brother became a captain and was a guard he wanted me to learn to defend my self in case any threats ever happened, so he trained me using our magic against each other. "Captain, you say? Then your brother must of train you well seeing on how you were fighting." "Thanks," Twilight said giving him a smile. Talion nodded calling out the next pony. "Rainbow Dash your up next!" "Alright!" Rainbow Dash said, heading to grab a sword, holding the handle with her mouth. Talion was confused but knew he must have seen this coming. "Wouldn't holding it with your teeth hurt" She tried to respond but couldn't hear her well with the sword on her mouth. "Can you repeat that." "she's trying to say no."Talion looked at Applejack who spoked up. "We sometimes use are teeth to grab different things so don't worry it doesn't hurt us. looking back at Rainbow he prepared his self to face her to see how well she'll do, But he wasn't prepared for what came next. Moving Fast like the speed of a Nazgûl, Talion moved out of the way avoiding Rainbow's attack, then dodging the second attack, seeing her flying on top of him. "here she comes!" Celebrimbor said to Talion Seeing her coming down, Talion prepared his self for the attack. Able to block her attack, he gave her a hit on her nose with the handle of his sword making her drop her weapon. "Ow! That hurt!" Rainbow Dash said rubbing her nose. "Then you better get used to it, your really fast but that doesn't mean you can't get hit. let us stop training for now. "What! But I just started." "Rainbow Dash I did the same with Twilight so don't complain." Seeing her grumbling moving back to her friends, Talion spoked to Celebrimbor. "the sword didn't help her a lot even though she was able to hold it, she was only able to attack one side making her moves easy to predict." "I agree, even with her impressive speed it took one hit to make her drop her weapon, if the others have the same problem they will not last." Let us hope we find a way after I'm done training them." "Applejack it's your turn." "Ready to train with y'all sugar cube." Applejack said grabbing a sword-like Rainbow Dash did. Taking positions Talion prepared himself on what kind of surprises Applejack will bring. Applejack started running straight at Talion ready to strike but was blocked by his sword. Not stopping there she continued to strike, but each time she did her attacks kept being blocked. Having enough Talion kicked Applejack to the chest making her step back. Applejack almost drops her sword from the kick she received. "You're relying too much on the sword, remember that you can use your hooves to leave you an opening. "Gosh darn it, he's right, I have been so focused on using the sword that I forgot that I can use my hooves as well." getting out of her thoughts Applejack sees Talion sword coming her way, taking Talion's advice she jumps out of the way trying one last time. Seeing him blocking the attack as she predicted, she spun around kicking him with her hind legs throwing Talion to the ground by a good distance. "Looks like Applejack took your advice," Celebrimbor said. "ugh... It felt like I been hit by a Graug." Talion said mumbling. "Are you alright," Fluttershy said worry. "Yeah I'm alright," Talion said getting up. "Nice work Applejack you gave me quite a kick. "Heh heh, now we're even for that kick that you gave me," Applejack said. "Sorry about that, but for now go have a rest We will train more later. "Thank y'all Talion." "She's far more stronger than Twilight and Rainbow Dash." Talion said to Celebrimbor. Yes, she may even have the strength to break through the Orcs shields. "seeing on how far she had thrown me, you may be right." "Pinkie Pie it's your turn, show me what you got." "Yay, don't worry Talion I won't let you down." Pinkie Pie said bouncing happily along with her poofy Mane, grabbing a sword. "Are you ready Pinkie Pie," Talion said to the pink pony. Pinkie Pie nodded. "Then let us begin." But was interrupted by Applejack. "Uuuhhh Talion before y'all star fighting with pinkie there something you might want to know about her." "What do you mean." But when he looked back at Pinkie Pie she was smiling holding a weird contraction with two Wheels. Pulling the canons rope, a large amount of confetti came out of Pinkie's party Canon covering Talion's face. "What is this?" Talion said Spitting the confetti out of his mouth and getting it out of his face. Wen he was able to see, he saw piles of confetti around him. "It's confetti darling," Rarity said. "Pinkie can sometimes be unpredictable." "Confetti?" Talion said confused looking at her friends wanting to ask about it but was interrupted by Celebrimbor. "Talion, I don't see Pinkie Pie anywhere." Looking back Celebrimbor was right, Pinkie was nowhere to be seen. "Where is she?" Talion said looking around, but didn't notice a piece of pink hair in the confetti moving closer to him. Talion, feeling something was behind him spun around blocking the attack from pinkie Poppin out from the pile of confetti. Seeing her getting in another pile of confetti Talion kick's it, but to his surprise, she wasn't there. Yoo-hoo, I'm over here," Pinkie Pie said with a singing tone. "What!" Talion said surprised. "How did she got over there?" Celebrimbor said surprise as well. "I was going to ask you the same question." Talion Runs towards were Pinkie Pie is, seeing her hiding back in the confetti. Talion kicks the pile of confetti only to hit nothing again, seeing her coming out from another pile from behind. Blocking the attack then avoiding one of Pinkie's hooves, Talion tries to counter-attack but Pinkie jumps out of the way hiding again in the pile of confetti. Looking at the three remaining piles he sees pinkie Poppin to one pile to another, stops not knowing on which one she is in. "Enough of this," Talion said irritated. Seeing into the wraith world he sees pinkie waving at him to his confusion. Seeing her getting out of the pile she attacks. getting out of the way Talion had seen enough from the pink mare. "Were done training Pinkie Pie." Okie Dokie Loki." She said jumping up and down back to her friends. "Before I call in the next pony I want to know on what just happened," Talion said looking at the ponies for answers. "We tried to warn you," Fluttershy said. "Also it looks like Pinkie finish cleaning all the confetti she threw," Rarity said, everyone, seeing that Rarity was right. "What?" Talion said not believing it, "Pinkie how did you clean this so fast. Pinkie Pie just shrugs. "Talion it Is better for you to not make sense about Pinkie, believe me, I tried," Twilight said remembering on all the pain she has been through. Talion sigh on what he heard, unable to figure out on what happened. "I suggest we take Twilight's advice." Celebrimbor said. "After what we have witnessed? I rather take her advice instead of making sense on Pinkie." "Your up next Rarity hope you are ready," Talion said. Nodding, Rarity went were the weapons were at, but instead a sword she grabbed a Glaive instead with her magic. "This should be interesting," Celebrimbor said." "Before we start I want to ask you something, why did you choose a Glaive instead of a sword, "Talion said curiously. "I choose this weapon because I might fight better with it, instead of the sword." Talion nodded understanding why. "also because it might give me a better chance not to get myself too filthy while I'm at it." Rarity said giving him a sheepish smile. Talion raised an eyebrow looking at her friends for an explanation. "gosh darn it Rarity," Applejack said mumbling. Rainbow Dash face hoof. Fluttershy and Pinkie just shook their heads. Twilight gave him a nervous smile. "Heh heh, You see Talion, Rarity doesn't like to get her self dirty a lot. Talion started sighing, rubbing his forehead on what he heard. "Let's just get this over with, get yourself ready." Nodding, Rarity prepared her self seeing Talion Coming her way ready to strike. Blocking the attack Rarity strikes back Attacking forward. Seeing this coming Talion Dodge it, but sees another attack coming to the side. rolling out of the way he attacks back but Rarity jumps out of the way swinging her Glaive to the side but Talion rolls out of the way Again. He knew compared to the sword the Glaive has more range making it harder to attack her. But compared to the sword it makes her attacks slower to the sides giving him a chance to avoid, but fast attacking by the front. but she wasn't the only one with a Glaive weapon. Seeing another strike coming Talion pulled out his wraith Glaive striking the incoming attack, hitting her with the grip of the Glaive to her front left hoof making her yelp. Then he spun around stoping his wraith Glaive blade beside her neck with every ponies shock. "It looks like you were right about The Glaive, but your not the only one who has one. I'm going to tell you this just once, Your appearance won't even matter once you are dead." Talion Moved the Glaive's blade out of Rarity's neck seeing her rubbing her hoof where he hit her. "were done training for now." Talion saw her moving were her friends are at. "How did you do that," Twilight said pointing at the wraith Glaive still shocked On what she saw. "It's not magic if that's what you all think," Talion said making the wraith Glaive disappear. "it comes for being half wraith. "That's so awesome," Rainbow Dash said smiling. But Talion didn't take it as a compliment remembering on the day he died, and got angry at Rainbow Dash. "If you think that's a good thing then let me tell you this, it isn't!" They were surprised at his sudden change of motion seeing him angry, Twilight thought she saw pain in his eyes but was suddenly gone. Calm yourself Talion," Celebrimbor said trying to calm him down. "I know what your thinking and they didn't mean to bring unpleasant memories. but you know they don't know anything about us." "your right,"Talion sigh calming down his anger. "Sorry... Just... Forget on what happened ok." They looked at each other worry and confused about what just happened, looking back at Talion they nodded to him. They wanted to know why he got mad on Rainbow's compliment but didn't. Whatever made him angry it must have been something from his past that they didn't know of. "Thanks, now Fluttershy you are the last pony left, get your self a weapon." "Oh dear," Fluttershy said getting worried. "Talion, Darling please go easy on Fluttershy." Rarity said worry about her. "Don't worry I will, now choose a weapon. Fluttershy tried using the sword letting her attack first, but wen Talion attacked at her weapon he was able to get rid of it easily, even though he didn't hit it that hard. "Sorry Talion," Fluttershy said apologizing," "Don't worry about it," Talion said. But I don't think the sword will be fitting for you. Try using the Glaive instead. While Fluttershy went to grab the Glaive to see she would do better with it, Talion was called by a Gondorian soldier. "Ranger, may I speak with you for a moment." "Fluttershy go ahead and practice while I'm gone," Talion looks to her friends. "I'll be back in a moment I won't take long." The ponies nodded. Will keep an eye on Fluttershy so she doesn't hurt her self. Nodding, he headed were the Gondorian soldier was waiting. Ranger, I brought you the cloaks that you ask for, however the armors that you requested from Captain Idril are half finish. "Thanks," Talion said grabbing the cloaks. "but when there finish do not bring anything until I see them for my self. The soldier nodded. "Understood." But before the soldier went on his way he wanted to ask something. "How are they doing?" The soldier said. I started training them an to my surprise they are doing pretty well, but for the last pony." Both of them Looking back at Fluttershy dropping the Glaive. She Isn't doing pretty well. "Then it might be a good thing I brought this." Looking down on what the Gondorian soldier was holding Talion was surprised at what he saw. "Where did you get this." "Took it from a dead captain, thought that it could help. "These are claws from the Feral Tribes," Celebrimbor said to Talion." "Thanks, I got the feeling that you just solved our problem, this claws might help her." "Your welcome I'll be on my way now." With that, the soldier left leaving Talion behind. "Let us hope that Fluttershy can use this," Talion thought seeing the Gondorian soldier leave. "Talion?" Talion looked to see Twilight walking towards him. "What is it Twilight?" "Fluttershy isn't doing so good," Twilight said worry for her friend. "believe me she's trying her best but she isn't a fighter." "Not all of us are fighters Twilight, it takes time and practice, That is why I'm training you and your friends. here take the cloaks you'll put them on after you ponies have your armor on. And don't worry about Fluttershy I got something that might help her." Nodding Twilight took the cloaks with her magic, both heading were Fluttershy and her friends were at. "Fluttershy." Startled hearing her name Fluttershy drop the Glaive she was holding looking back to see Talion. "Oh, I'm really sorry Talion," Fluttershy said giving him a sad look. "I'm really trying but I'm not doing well." "I know, Twilight told me about it." "She did?" Fluttershy said getting worried. Talion nodded kneeling down. "I know your trying your best and that's good, but you will not be doing any good with the Glaive nor the sword. Fluttershy looked on the ground Satin knowing he was right. Rainbow Dash was going to retort for making her childhood friend feel bad, but was stopped by Twilight putting a hoof on her mouth shaking her head. She was going to ask why but stop on what he said. "That is why I think this will help you better." Fluttershy Looked up to see that Talion was giving her something. "What are these?" Fluttershy said grabbing the two weird weapons. "Sometimes I wonder my self, how can they grab things with there hooves. Talion thought. "their claws from the Feral tribe," Celebrimbor said appearing. "They were given to us by the Gondorian soldier that came here." "Cool," Rainbow Dash said "Ooh, ooh, try them, try them," Pinkie Pie said happily. "Ugh Twilight, do y'all think Fluttershy will be alright on using those claws." Applejack said worried, lowering her voice for that Fluttershy doesn't hear them. making her point Fluttershy startled herself seeing the two blades coming out of one of the claw. "I'm worried about her as well but we need to believe in Fluttershy and on Talion." As Fluttershy finished putting the claws on both her front hooves, Celebrimbor disappeared letting Talion and Fluttershy start training. "Ok I think I'm ready," Fluttershy said ready to start training. even though she's able to use the claws she's still worried about how she'll do. Since you'll need to practice with the claws I will not be attacking you as I did with your friends since that didn't go well, now come at me. Gulping Fluttershy did what Talion said, running towards him Fluttershy closed her eyes striking with one of her claws. Opening her eyes she saw That she missed, seeing Talion to her right. That was good, but you need to keep your eyes open. "I'm sorry," Fluttershy said sadly I know that you're afraid, but closing your eyes will not help you. remember that Your enemy will not stay still for you to attack him, and I doubt that you don't want to hit your friends by accident do you?" "What no!" Fluttershy said shocked. Then let's try this again, this time without closing your eyes. Minutes passed for both Fluttershy and Talion training. At first Applejack, Rarity and Twilight were worried about how well Fluttershy would do, but seeing her getting better on using the claws, their worries were washed away. "Your getting better at this," Talion said blocking both of Fluttershy's claws. Pushing her back Fluttershy used her wings to fly straight at Talion with both claws ready to strike. But Talion rolled out of the way seeing her land right where he was, her face determined. But Fluttershy got confused seeing Talion putting his sword to his back. "We are done training," Talion said. "Oh dear did I do something wrong? I'm sorry if I did," Fluttershy said getting worried. "On the contrary," Talion said giving her a smile. You did well. Fluttershy smiled happily hearing that she did Great on her training But remember I went easy on you, this was a one time. The next time we train I will not go easy on you. Fluttershy nodded Seeing her friends standing beside her. "Fluttershy skills have improved," Celebrimbor said to Talion. "the claws have helped her move and fight better, This just gave me a solution to our problem, but we will need the claws back." "That's good to hear, then let's go make them their weapons." looking at the ponies Talion spoke up. "You ponies still have a lot to learn, But our training will have to wait. "What, why?" Rainbow Dash said. I need to check on the armors that I ask for you ponies, I will also need to borrow the claws for a while. For what do y'all need the claws for?" Applejack said, seeing Fluttershy giving him the claws. "You'll know when I come back." But before Talion could take a step he heard something rumbling, looking where the sound came from, he saw it was Pinkie Pie's stomach. "Hehe, looks like my stomach is pretty hungry." Pinkie Pie said rubbing her tummy. "Your telling me," Rarity said getting hungry as well. "it's been hours ever since we got here, we haven't gotten anything to eat." "Don't worry I'll go tell someone to bring you some food," Talion said. "by the way you ponies can eat hay right? "Yes of course," Twilight said. "We can also eat apples, carrots, bread, and other stuff." "Good to know." Talion saw that the armors were done, also seeing armor shoes for the ponies to wear. he looked back to the blacksmith and thank him. "Thanks for making the armors, it looks like you needed to be a little creative to make them." The blacksmith named Garon nodded. "We had to change the designs sins they are more different than the ones we know, it took a while but we finally managed. At first, I thought it was a joke from Captain Idril, telling me she wanted armors for six talking ponies. but when my niece came along telling me she wanted me to make a present for one of those ponies friends of yours, I had to come out to see it for my self, and men they weren't joking." "Your niece wanted you to make a present for one of them?" "Garon nodded. "Yes, my brother told her it was because of a purple wing pony with a horn that he was still alive. "no wonder she wants to give her a present. Can I ask you a favor." "And what favor is that?" "I want to make something for the ponies in private." "Are you a blacksmith as well?" "You could say that." Looking at Talion he couldn't resist but to give him a laugh. "Haha, sure why not, you were training them so you know what weapons are best suited for them." "So you know?" Garon nodded. "I had a feeling, seeing that you were training those ponies that they might have some problems with our weaponry. Thought that you would come here to ask us to make them something that could help them, but I didn't expect you were going to do it." Thanks, while I start making their weapons, can you take the armors to the ponies. "Sure, I'll bring some of my workers to help me take them." "Thanks, but do not tell them about the weapons there's a reason why I'm not telling them. Right now they might be eating so tell them to put them on when they're done. Nodding, Garon, and some of his workers took the armors to the ponies, leaving Talion alone. "for what do you needed the claws?," Talion said to Celebrimbor. "I needed them to know how they work, seeing on how well the claws helped Fluttershy greatly. If I could make a weapon similar to the claws it will help Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack skills improve. let us begin." The ponies have been enjoying there hey and fruits ever since Talion has asked someone to bring them, and starting having a conversation with one another. "What do you all think Talion could be doing?" Twilight said to her friends, finishing eating the hay on her plate. "What exactly do you mean?" Rarity said confused. "Didn't you hear what Talion said?" Rainbow Dash said to Twilight. "He went to check on our armors, I can't possibly wait for Talion to come back, I want a rematch against him, my training barely even started and I got beaten very easily." "Rainbow Dash she isn't talking about the armors," Applejack said rolling her eyes. "I think she's talking about the claws, like why would Talion needed them for?" "Exactly," Twilight said. "I've been trying to think on what Talion would need them for? but I got nothing." "Ooh, maybe he needs them to see on how to make something that could help us fight better against the Orcs, and making some crazy enchantments on the weapons that Twilight and Rarity were using." Pinkie Pie said. All of them were staring at Pinkie like she said something really smart or really crazy. Twilight was going to speak but felt something or someone pulling out her Maine. Looking at her side Twilight and her friends saw a little girl with a dark Maine with a dress, both hands behind her back. "Oh hello little one, what is your name?" Twilight asks the little girl. "Se-Serra," The little girl said shyly. "Good to met you Serra," Twilight said giving her a warm smile. "this are my friends Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy." Each of them waving or saying hi to her. "And my name is Twilight Sparkle, by the way, are you doing here?" Twilight didn't receive a response from the little girl. Instead, she revealed behind her back a silver tiara, but didn't have anything in it except to Twilight and her friends shock an image of her cutie mark in the center. "This is for you," the little girl said giving the tiara to Twilight. "For me?" Twilight said still shocked, grabbing the tiara from the girl's hands. The girl nodded giving her a small smile. "My uncle is a blacksmith and the one in charge, I ask my uncle if he could make a tiara with the Image that you have in your flank. But why?" Twilight said confused asking her self on why would she take so much trouble to give her this. "It's a thank you, for saving my father." "your father?" "Herion, also known as Sargeant Herion. "Your Sargeant Herion's daughter?!" The ponies said, shocked that she was the daughter of Sargeant Herion. They may haven't known Sargeant Herion for that long after they battled there way here, but it was still a shock for them. The girl nodded. "I was so happy to see he came back, but he told me that it was thanks to a purple wing pony with a horn that he was even still alive. When I first saw you and the rest of you talking to a soldier, I ran telling my uncle if he could make a present for you as a thank you. The girl bowed Down at Twilight. So thank you, thank you for saving him. Wen she stopped bowing they saw that tears were falling from her eyes, still smiling. "I need to go my mother might be wondering where I'm at," the girl started leaving but stop waving at them. "bye and thanks again." As they saw her leave, Twilight looked down at her hooves holding the tiara that the girl gave her, mix feelings going through her on what she heard. "What would have happened if we were never brought to this world, would her father still be alive? Or he would have died in the middle city," imagining the little girl and her mother devastated hearing that his father died in battle. She felt something on her cheek, Getting out of her thoughts Twilight lifted one of her hooves to clean it off. Seeing on what it was, she saw that they were tears falling from her eyes. Looking at her friends she saw that they were almost at the same state as her, Seeing Applejack pulling down her hat hiding the pain from her face, knowing the kind of pain the little girl would have felt on losing someone she cared. "Girls." They all looked at Twilight. "wen we start training again, we need to show Talion that we are ready to help protect Minas Ithil, not only because this could be our only chance to go back home, but to help them protect there home and the ones they care. "Twilight is right," Applejack said. If he doesn't see us that we're ready, we won't be able to help them fight against those damn Orcs. "Then let's train hard and do the best we can, once Talion comes back." Rainbow Dash said. "I like you ponies spirits." Hearing an unrecognized voice the ponies look to see six men each one of them holding an armor. "The armors," the ponies said. "Leave the stuff here boys and go back to work." Complying they left the ponies armors, heading back to there work. "Who are you?" Twilight said to the men. My name is Garon, a blacksmith also the one in charge, Talion send me to bring you the armors that my men and I left here. "Talion sent you?" Applejack said. "He did." "Wait, so your the uncle who made the present for the little girl so she could give it for Twilight." Rarity said Surprised. Garon nodded. Heh heh yes, hearing that you all know about it, it looks like that my niece Serra already gave it to her." Seeing the Tiara that the pony known as Twilight was holding. Oh yes, I want to thank you for making this for me, I wanted to thank your niece as well but didn't had the chance when she left. "Don't need to thank me that was my niece's idea," Garon said giving them a smile. "in fact, I should be thanking you and your friends for saving my brother." "You don't need to thank us," Twilight said. But if Talion sent you and the others to bring us the armors, do you know when will he come back?" Garon shook his head. "Sorry but I don't know." The ponies sigh disappointed, hoping that Garon would know when Talion would come back. But Garon knew what was on their mines and spoke up. "I know why you ponies ask me if I knew, herd your conversation." They froze that he heard their conversation, hoping that he doesn't know that there from another world. "How much did you hear," Rarity said nervously. "Enough to hear that this is your only chance to go back home and wanting to help us protect our own. I admired that and where ever your home is I wish you the best of luck for you ponies to return." They mentally sigh in relief that he didn't discover that they are from another world, but also grateful that Garon is wishing them luck for them to return home. But got confused about what Garon told them next. "But do not make promises you cannot keep." Twilight was going to ask on what he meant but Fluttershy beat her to it. "What do you mean?" Minas Ithil is still standing but we don't know if we will win this war, there could even be a chance that they could break through on there next assault. "But you all must have an Escape Plan in case they brake through the gate right?" Pinkie Pie said giving him a nervous smile, but her smile fell seeing Garon shaking his head. "I honestly don't know." "But-but what will happen to everyone that are being protected inside the gate!" Rarity said shocked. "What will happen to your niece," Fluttershy said shock as well. Garon sigh. "sometimes is better not to tell them so they can enjoy on what they have left, instead of waiting to be killed or enslaved." His face got determined. "But we will not let them win. I'll need to go back to work good luck on your training when Talion comes back." Garon started leaving, but stop telling them something. "One last thing," Garon looks back to the ponies. "Finish eating before you start training, you'll need it. there's no telling when you'll have another chance. Finishing on what he wanted to say, he left heading back to work. They stood there for a while thinking about everything they heard. Garon was right that Minas Ithil has a chance to fall, but that gave them the more reason to help them. They didn't want to Imagine on what would happen to the people that are being protected here, Seeing on what those Orcs are capable of. Especially Twilight, not wanting to imagine on what would happen to that little girl that gave her the tiara. Come on y'all let's finish eating and put our armors on, for we can be ready for when Talion comes back. Applejack said. Twilight getting out of her thoughts sees that her friends were heading back. Putting on the tiara that the girl gave her she did the same hoping on whatever Talion is doing will finish it soon. "This is the last one," Celebrimbor said, finishing the last weapons. "Let us hope that this will help them well," Talion said grabbing and inspecting one of the craft weapons, but heard someone coming in looking to see That it was Garon. "Sorry to barge in Ranger but I was wondering on how are the weapons going." "Just finished making the last one." Showing him the weapons he finish making. "What about the ponies how are they doing?" They're doing fine for now but they were asking on when you'll be back. They really want to help us save Minas Ithil. Then that makes seven of us, I'm done making the weapons but I won't be able to carry them all. Don't worry I'll help you out, and may I say they look kind of different than the others. I'll put them on there sheath and carry the sword and the Glaive. Then I'll carry the rest, let's head out. As the ponies finish eating they started heading were there armors and cloaks were at. They started putting on the armors first, then putting the dark gray cloaks on top of there armor tying it, leaving their hoods down, lastly putting on the armor shoes. "Hey does anypony think that these armors almost looks like armors from the royal guards?" Pinkie Pie said looking on her self then to her friends. "ugh your kind of right," Rainbow Dash said looking at her friends than to her self. "But what does it matter, what matters is when Talion will come back?" "Rainbow, whatever Talion is doing must be important if his taking so long to come back, for now we need to wait," Twilight said to her friends. They stood there for a while waiting for Talion to return. As they weighted, they saw Talion coming back holding something on his hands, along with Garon on his side holding a Glaive and a sword. "Finally you came back, what took you so long?" Rainbow Dash said to Talion. "And Garon what are you doing here? You said that you were heading back to your work." Rarity said wondering why he came with Talion. "I am helping him bringing this," Garon said showing them the sword and Glaive on his hands putting them in the ground. "I'll be heading back now Talion, hope that these weapons will help them." And with that Garon left, leaving the ponies with questions on what he said. "Weapons? What's he talking about?" Twilight said confused. "he's talking about this," Talion said, showing them the new weapons putting them on the ground were Garon left the Glaive and sword. Looking at the ponies he notices the tiara Twilight was wearing. "So, that's the present that Garon's niece gave you?" Twilight nodded. "Where did you get these weapons?" Applejack said looking at the new unrecognized weapons. "We made them," Celebrimbor said appearing. you ponies perform well on your training, but there were also some problems. Talion and I tried to figure out on how we could help you, But after we saw on how well Fluttershy was fighting against Talion with the claws, it gave me an idea on making these blades that can be hidden just like the claws." "Fluttershy, since you have been using the claws well, there will be no need for you to change weapons. Unfortunately, we needed to dismantle the claws to see how they worked, so we made you new ones for you to use." Talion said giving her the new claws. Grabbing the new claws, Fluttershy saw that they were almost the same as the claws she was using but different. putting on the new claws to her front hooves she thank Talion and Celebrimbor. "Rainbow Dash you'll be taking two blades while Applejack and Pinkie Pie take one." "Awesome," Rainbow Dash said. Wait why does Rainbow Dash get two blades while pinkie and I get one?" Applejack said confused. "It is because Rainbow Dash has an immense speed, with it she'll be able to attack the Orcs faster with two blades instead of one," Celebrimbor said. "The reason I maid one for the two of you is because the Orcs have different kinds of weaponry that we don't have, some that you ponies might be able to use, as for now this is all Talion and I can do for you. "Then why did you made a Glaive and a sword for me and Rarity?" Twilight said confused. "we could have used the ones in the training area." "Yes, you and Rarity could have used those weapons, but it was also part of another problem," Talion said. "And what problem was that?" Rarity said wondering why using those weapons was a problem. "The two of you need to use magic on your weapons so that you can fight against the Orcs," Celebrimbor said. "but like any other your magic it has limits. If you use too much of your magic on different occasions it will greatly deplete your magic making it harder for you to even lift your weapons. That is why we made them and enchanted these so that you'll be able to use it no matter how low on magic you are." Rarity tying on the sheath with the Glaive inside on her back and Twilight doing the same putting on her side, they pull out there weapons seeing that there different from the others and that Celebrimbor was right. "This is amazing," Rarity said impressed. "it's like I'm not using my magic at all." "I need to agree with you Rarity, I don't even feel that my magic is even depleting by using my levitation spell," Twilight said impress as well. Seeing that Twilight and Rarity put away their weapons Celebrimbor spoke. "Now that you ponies are properly equipped it might be time for Talion to start training you again. They nodded in agreement. We ain't have nothing else to do so why not start training," Applejack said. "Yeah, the sooner we start the better," Rainbow Dash said eagerly. "Were ready whenever you are Talion," Twilight said. Looking at each other Talion and Celebrimbor nodded, Celebrimbor disappearing leaving Talion to start training them again. "Very well, then let us begin." Hours have passed since Talion and The ponies started training. Talion finishing Training with Twilight sees her heading were her friends were at. Looking up in the sky, he sees that the sun is halfway from sitting down. Thinking on how long they must of train, Talion has been impressed on how much each one of them has progressed. "The ponies have greatly improved on there training," Celebrimbor said to Talion. "Yes they have, it brings back memories when I was training my own son, remembering how he wanted to become a soldier." Talion said sadden, starting remembering on what happened that day, but this was not unnoticed. in the corner of Twilight's eyes she notices that something was wrong with Talion, Her friends wondering on what Twilight was looking sees that Talion was in sorrow not knowing why. "Talion are you alright?" Twilight said concern about him. Getting out of his thoughts Talion looks to see that the ponies were worried about him. "It's nothing," Talion said trying to ashore them, but they didn't buy it. "Sugar cube I can tell a lie when I see it, and Talion I know y'all lying, so please tell us what's wrong?" Applejack said worriedly. Talion sigh."maybe we should tell them about our past, on what happened to us." "Your maybe right," Celebrimbor said. We should also let them know on why we created the ring in the first place." It's alright if you don't want to tell us if it's personal," Fluttershy said. "No, it's alright. the thing is I was remembering about my family. "Your family?" Twilight Said worried Talion nodded. I had a family once. A wife. And a son. It was that day when the black gate was being attacked, we were being overwhelmed so I tried to escape with my family. But we were captured, killing my family in front of me than killing me. They were Horrified on what they heard, to see your family be killed right in front of he's eyes must of been devastated. "That is how Talion and I first met." The ponies look to see Celebrimbor appearing. "I am the reason why he is still alive. I bounded my self into Talion's body helping him to come back to life as a half Wraith. I gave him my wraith abilities that you ponies saw on our way here and on training, as long as I'm bounded with Talion no matter how he dies he will always come back from the dead. That is how we were able to kill the ones who killed Talion's family, three of them known as the black Captains the highest-ranking members of Sauron's forces. Each one represented a side of Sauron. But Sauron is the reason for what he did to us." "Us? Do you mean." Twilight saw Celebrimbor nodding. "My family was killed by Sauron himself. He disguised himself as a Lord of gifts, deceiving me on making the Rings of Power. three for the Elves, seven for the Dwarves, and nine for men. Not knowing his true intentions he created the one ring. One Ring to Rule them all." "Sauron lost the one ring, we crafted the Ring that accidentally brought you ponies here, so that we could defeat Sauron once and for all." "So that's why you were mad at Rainbow Dash, it was because she reminded you of your family," Twilight said sadly. "Talion, I'm very sorry I didn't know." Rainbow Dash said Sadly. "If I knew I would have been more careful about what I said." "I know you didn't mean it, that's why we're telling you this, on why we created the ring in the first place. Talion saw that they were trying to hold on there tears but fail. "I know that you ponies fill pity on what happened to us in the past, but you ponies will need to focus," Celebrimbor said. "You ponies have shown great progress on your training so it might be time for us to head out." "He's right if we want to protect Minas Ithil well need to go now." Cleaning out there tears they nodded. "Alright, where are we heading," Twilight said to Celebrimbor. "To the tower, were the flaming eye lies." Seeing the gate close behind them the ponies were finally able to help Talion and the Gondorians. They saw the dead bodies of the Orcs and Gondorians, saddened that these soldiers didn't make it. Alright lets us head to the Tower, it shouldn't be far from here," Talion said to the ponies. They nodded letting Talion leading the way. As they were on there way to the Tower the ponies were confused about why they didn't run into any Orcs. "Talion don't you think we should have run into any Orcs by now?" Twilight said. "The Scouts must have cleared this area on their way," Talion said to the ponies. "don't leave your guard down, it may be clear for now, but they could be others Orcs coming this way." continuing walking they arrived at the Tower. "Ok," Talion said looking at the ponies. I will be climbing the Tower, You ponies will need to wait here, make sure no Orcs are around." Seeing them nodding, Talion started climbing. The ponies saw Talion climbing his way up to the Tower, not wanting to get distracted they waited, making sure that no Orcs are near. They knew that the Gondorians that were outside the gate were still fighting but to see non of them put them on edge. Twilight seeing into the Wraith world sees the flaming eye on top of the tower, but she starts noticing that the flames started changing. "Girls something is happening on top of the tower, look into the wraith world." Doing on what Twilight said they see that she was right, the flaming eye flames were changing color to orange to blue. "What just happened," Fluttershy said concern. "I don't know sugar cube," Applejack said concern as well. "but whatever Talion and Celebrimbor are doing, let us hope it is good." "Wait I think I see him," Twilight said starting to panic, seeing Talion falling. But lands right in front of them unharmed. "Oh, I literally forgot about that," Twilight said mumbling face hoofing, forgetting that Talion cannot get hurt by falling in high places. "What did you do?" Rarity said to Talion, the rest wondering as well on what happened on top of the Tower. "We purify a crystal named the Haedir that Sauron created giving us sight on the city. Without it, he won't be able to see in Minas Ithil." Celebrimbor said appearing. " it's that why the giant flaming eye change color?" Pinkie Pie said. "Yes and it looks like Celebrimbor found something at the far edge of the middle city, at the other side of the wall," Talion said. "Do you know the way?" Twilight said. Talion and Celebrimbor nodded. "We know the way," Celebrimbor said. "just go follow Talion and he will lead you all to the right track." As Talion led the way on whatever Talion and Celebrimbor saw, they started hearing a commotion on their way. the ponies not wanting to waste time ran, leaving Talion behind. "There heading were the commotion is at." Celebrimbor said to Talion. "I know," Talion said starting running, catching up to the ponies. "whatever is happening up ahead, they really want to help out." Seeing an exit to the other side of the wall where they hear the commotion, they saw five Gondorians soldiers one of them killing the last remaining Orc. "Few glad to see that they are alright," Pinkie Pie said to her friends happy to see the Gondorians are fine. "Glad to see you soldiers were able to handle them," Talion said. "Thanks for your concerns and it's a good thing that your here two Ranger," A Gondorian soldier with a Glaive and shield said. "some of our scouts heard that an Orc Captain is looking for you, we were told that if we ever encounter you, to warn you about it." "What's the Captain's name?" Rarity said. "Unfortunately we do not know," Another Gondorian soldier said. "our Scouts heard it from one of his soldiers, so we do not know which captain could be, so you ponies better be careful when you are with him. "Thanks for letting us know," Talion said. "We'll be on our way then." The Gondorian with the Glaive and shield said leaving leading the rest of the soldiers, leaving Talion and the ponies behind. "You ponies should have not run off here without knowing what was ahead," Talion said to the ponies. "But what if they were in trouble?" Twilight said. "I know that you ponies are concerned about the lives of these soldiers," Celebrimbor said appearing. "But you'll need to remember that this is a war, even if you save their lives they still have a chance on falling in battle." The ponies knew deep down that Celebrimbor was right, the Gondorians could still die even if they help them fight in battle. "There is a way down on the other side of the wall, head down there," Celebrimbor said disappearing. As they started heading there Talion spoke up. He's right you know? They all looked at Talion. "We may not be able to save everyone, but we can still be able to save the ones that remain." Talion look at the ponies giving them a small smile. They smile back nodded on what Talion said. "Thanks for telling us this Talion we needed it," Twilight said Thanking him. He gave them a small nod, but when they continue on there way they saw two stone benches and a statue. "I recognize this place," Celebrimbor said appearing. I fought here, ages ago. "Seems quieter now...," Talion said. "it's not far from here, follow me," Celebrimbor said. As they follow Celebrimbor they see that Celebrimbor was leading them to a cave. "What are we finding inside that cave," Twilight asked Celebrimbor. "It's not just a cave, this is a barrow also known as a tomb." "A tomb?," Rarity said uneasily. Yes, if anywhere in Mordor is safe from Sauron, it is barrows like these. Reminders that even the Dark Lord's reach extends only so far. "But it's just a small cave with a dead-end," Rainbow Dash said looking around seeing nothing. "It is because it's hidden." Putting his hand on the stone wall, the stone wall started moving, revealing that it was a hidden doorway hiding an entrance. As they entered they were in aw on what they were seeing. "Ok, I was wrong this is not a dead-end," Rainbow Dash said. "In a bygone age, my army marched on Mordor. We buried our honored dead in barrows like this one. Our greatest warriors are preserved here, protected by powerful magic." "Your right, I can feel powerful magic all around it," Twilight said using her horn seeing that Celebrimbor was right. "Indeed, we used all our arts to bring the virtues of the Elves with us as we marched ." "And you had the one Ring," Talion said to Celebrimbor. "Yes..." "Wait," Applejack said confused. y'all said that the one ring was lost? how were you able to get the one ring in the first place?" "it was a time before Sauron lost the ring," Celebrimbor said. "You ponies have a small portion of my power, so instead of explaining I might be able to show you instead." Without any warning, Talion and the ponies saw Celebrimbor's memories, on how he obtained the one ring, how he forged an army of Orcs, and how he almost defeated Sauron only for the ring to slip out of Celebrimbor's finger into Sauron's. Finishing seeing on what Celebrimbor show them, Still remembering a man or thing, bigger than Talion and Celebrimbor, with Dark armor covering his entire body and face, with a dark cape behind his back and a mace. Twilight spoke up on what we're on her friend's mines. "Was that. Sauron?" The ponies saw Celebrimbor nodding. "The new Ring. Our Ring. Is not marred with his shadow, it is perfect. Our Ring is lost, for now, but we can still secure the Palantir and take you ponies back to your world." "Then we will go to the Great Hall," Talion said. "Idril might be there, she may be able to help us." "Then let us go back," Twilight said to Talion. "If Idril is there I want to ask her something important. Exiting the barrows Talion was going to ask her on what she wanted to tell Idril, but didn't after they heard a roar. A roar that Talion was familiar with. "Uh, what was that?" Pinkie Pie said. "A Caragor," Talion said to the ponies. "A Cara-what?," Rainbow Dash said. It Is a dangerous creature. wen it comes leave it-. "Leave it to me," Fluttershy said everyone looking at her. "What, you can't be serious?" Talion said, like if she was crazy. "Fluttershy we don't even know what kind of creature it is, we do not know if it would listen to you," Twilight said worry on what Fluttershy is going to do. "Girls remember that I am able to take care of many kinds of animals, even dangerous ones." Fluttershy looks at talion straight to his eyes. "If it attacks me you can step in and kill it, but for now whatever you due, do not attack it," "Let her do this Talion," Celebrimbor said. "Even though I also think it's a bad idea, we should at least give Fluttershy a chance. Talion really wanted to protest but wasn't able to, seeing the Caragor arriving stopping right in front of them. It almost looks like a big white cat with sharp claws" with sharp Keith with two fangs, his face and front body covered with bone spikes. "That is a big kitty," Applejack said shock on seeing the creature, almost bigger as a timberwolf. Fluttershy unfazed by the Caragor intimidation step forward waiting for it to make his move, And it did. The Caragor started running right at Fluttershy, Talion prepared his self to shot it with his bow but in surprise on what he saw. "Stop!" Fluttershy said angrily, making the Caragor slide to a stop to her friend's relief. "Sit." The Caragor comply on what Fluttershy said without hesitation. "Good boy," Fluttershy started scratching it behind his ear to the Caragor liking, rubbing her face with great affection. "I think I'll call you Lester." "Now she's naming a Caragor Lester," Talion said mumbling. "Great work Fluttershy," Pinkie Pie said happily, the rest of her friends telling her the same as well. "You see Talion, told you I could take care of it." Indeed you did," Celebrimbor said appearing. I am even surprised my self, Caragors are fearsome predators that pounce on their prey, quickly shredding them. And to see you tame it with great ease is impressive. "Thank you," Fluttershy said smiling nervously. "but it looks like that he got injured on his way here," Seeing some wounds on his body. "Unfortunately I don't have anything to treat him." "Don't worry Fluttershy, I can use my magic to heal his wounds," Twilight said healing the Caragor's wounds. "So this is a Caragor." Yes, but this one is a Dire Caragor, they are a resemblance to their counterparts in appearance. But not only that they are stronger, tougher, and are the pack leaders, so to see one by itself is unusual. Suddenly the Caragor got up and started sniffing in the air. "Lester, what's wrong?" Fluttershy said seeing Lester beginning to growl. "The Caragors have great scents," Celebrimbor said to the ponies. "It appears we are not alone." Seeing Celebrimbor disappear Talion and the ponies saw into the wraith world seeing thirteen Orcs coming this way. "My guess is that these Orcs were chasing this Caragor and must of follow it here," Talion said to the ponies. "Hope you ponies are ready because this will be the real thing. "Don't worry Talion we will not let you fight them alone," Rainbow Dash said. "Lester told me that he wants to help," Fluttershy said with the Caragor on her side. "You can understand the Caragor?" Talion said confused, seeing her nodding. "Talion you have trained us for this, and no matter what, we will do this together," Twilight said determine. Talion smile to the ponies. "Then let us move. "as they ran on the way they came, they saw up ahead the group of Orcs blocking the only way back to the city. "Look there's the Ranger," one of the Orcs said. "And he's not alone," another Orc said seeing the ponies and the Caragor. "We got our selfs a Caragor boys and the other creatures have weapons so do not let them live. Talion and the ponies prepared themselves ready to fight, but saw an Uruk step forward and saw that it was a Captain. To be continued.