The wind seemed to freeze along with the cat’s expression. Capper stood frozen in place with his mouth half-opened. His eyes were locked in a battle of disbelief and disharmony. “What did you say?”
“I said I’m sorry.” Luna sat at the edge of a cliff that overlooked the guardian’s palace. She took long deep breaths as she stared down. Her eyes were fixed on little lanterns that flew low to the ground.
“You’re sorry?” Capper said slowly as he sat down next to her.
Luna nodded her head and slowly turned to face the cat. “I really don’t belong here. I’m just…” Luna sighed and looked up at the bright night sky.
“Luna,” Capper said as he gave a little chuckle. “You have a pretty good reason to be pissed at me. I really messed up with the whole nightmare thing “
“I know Capper, that’s why I blasted you.” Luna looked at Capper’s arm which was slightly burnt from the lunar princess’ magic. “I’m not saying sorry for that. I’m sorry for everything else.”
Capper chuckled as he rubbed his arm. “What did you see anyway?”
Luna looked up and sighed. “At first, I thought it was just horror, a nightmare, but now I get it. I saw what I needed to.” Luna turned back to gaze at the large and bright moon. “Thank you.”
Capper watched as the Lunar princess flew off into the night. He smiled as he knew where she was going.
“That sounds horrible!” The little dragon shouted.
“Yeah, it was. The room... it makes you see things and Capper knew.” Luna laughed. “You should have seen his face when I blasted him.”
Spike put aside his book as he joined in with the laughter. “So, you’re all good then?”
Luna squinted as she tilted her head. “Eh, I’m still trying to figure something out.”
“Well, let me know when you figure out.”
“Spike,” Luna sighed. “I know you’re mad at me, you have been for quite a while now.”
Spike cleared his throat as he looked back at his book. “I’m not mad because you won’t say anything to me, I was mad because you pushed everything else away and just worried about yourself, like always.”
“Always?” Luna whispered.
“Yeah, you never stop and think about what we go through,” Spike whispered back.
“We?”
“Yes Luna, we.” Spike stood up as he dropped his book. “I mean Discord has been through so much, and he hasn’t put it off on anyone. He’s right here trying to help once again.”
Luna froze as the reality hit her. Discord had been through much more than she had bothered to think about. He had been torn apart by demons, and ghosts, and more horrifying monstrosities. He had seen things that had scared him and would follow him forever.
“I’m sorry,” She whispered.
“I mean I went into one of his dreams and that was all I ever want to be in,” Spike continued his rant without acknowledgment. “I wish you would see what really is at stake here. We’re going to die, and …”
“Spike,” Luna shouted. Spike jumped back as he froze in place. “I’m really sorry, but I get it now. I’m sorry it took so long, but I hear you.”
“Do you?” Spike groaned.
“Yes, I do. I’m repeating the same mistake I’ve been through time and time again. I’m also pushing you away, and we’ve clearly seen that we can’t take on any of this by ourselves.”
Spike walked over and sat in front of Luna. “Isn’t that the truth? We really got to stick together with these things, especially since it’s obvious we’re not going to stop this anytime soon.”
Luna chuckled at the thought of being full-time ghost hunters. “Yeah, and we will, I promise.”
Luna and Spike rejoined the group who were still busy preparing for their hyped battle. Capper awaited them with a big smile as he knew what had conspired. With that, the group set out on their final journey. The plan was simple, and that’s precisely why Capper felt uneasy about it. He had learned from experience that things were never simple and usually didn’t work out how he wanted it to. Surely this would be another one of those situations.
Arch and Stellar started messing with the weapons they pulled out. Shira went over to Arch with cross arms.
"Give me a gun," she ordered.
"You know I can't do that," Arch replied sternly.
"Why not? You know I can fight and we are going to need all the help we can get," she snapped. Arch didn't say anything. She signed.
"You know why. He shouldn't have come here, to begin with..."
"What do you mean?" Capper jumped in.
Shira groaned. "You wanted to know why he was mad at me..."
"The sword was supposed to be given to another guardian," Arch admitted. Capper's eyes widened.
"What?"
"We didn't want to risk you having it. Your father had the ability to see into the future and the other guardians didn't like this power. They didn't want you to get the same power," he explained.
"And giving me the sword will higher the chances," Capper finished.
"Yes. I had nothing against you having it. I was just aware of the problems it would cause," Arch said.
Shira glazed at Capper's sword. "Look, I'm sorry." Her voice was calm and more serious. "Just know everything I did was to help. Now all I'm asking for is for you to trust me."
Arched refused to make any eye contact with her and thought to himself. His better judgment was talking him not to but she was right. This was going to a big fight and failure wasn't an option. Despite how things were done, they did it for the same reason. They were on the same side.
He finally pulled out a small glowing golden pistol and handed it to her. "Don't make me regret this."
"When have I ever?" she asked with a sarcastic smile.
"I mean it."
Stellar rolled his eyes and turned to the others. "You're going to want one of these." He then faced Capper. "Capper, come with me."
"Why?"
"You'll see." He grabbed Capper's paw and took him to the other room.
Discord was the first to glance over at all of the weapons they brought out. "We don't really have guns in Equestria." He paused and reached over for something that did catch his eye. "However, I am pretty good with a bow and arrow."
"You? Really?" Luna asked doubtfully.
"Level 30 archer in Ogres & Oubliettes," Discord stated proudly as he placed the arrow on the bow.
"Your experience is from a role-playing game?" Luna had to stop herself from laughing.
"That's 36 hours of campaigning there. Also, it was the real-life edition," Discord added. Spike pulled out a random apple and threw it high in the air. Discord quickly aimed up at it and released the arrow. They all watched as the arrow hit the apple and fall to the ground. Discord gave Luna a smug smile.
"Okay, you got me. That was impressive," Luna admitted.
"That was what I thought."
"Let's hope it's enough," Arch said.
Spike walked up to the helmets and touched its slick slender surface; its various spikes and thorns that line its top. A see-through cover that would shield his eye. He started down next to the matching set of armor. A thick metal chest plate followed by a metal spike ball.
“What is this for?" Spike lifted the ball spike of the armor.
“It goes on your tail, bud,” Arch said.
“Wait?! The tail is going to be my main weapon?!”
He laughed. “No.” He pointed to the wall. “That is.”
Spike stood mesmerized by the shimmering aura that was the glorious blade that seemed to have a faint glow of gold. The blade and the handle were connected by an eye that stood dauntless in the dark atmosphere. Spike looked around before grabbing a sword.
"You know how to use that?" Luna asked.
Spike shrugged and chuckled. "Course I do...kinda...I hope."
Shira leaned over to Big Mac and whisper: "He's dead."
"Eyup."
"I am going to stick to using my magic," Luna said to Arch.
"They're quite resistant to magic, princess." He pulled out a sword. "Take it. Just in case." To his surprise, Luna actually took the sword from him and nodded.
"Very well then."
"Now what about me?" Big Mac spoke up.
Shira and Arch stared at each other than at Big Mac. Arch went back to the fireplace where all the weapons were and pulled out a small box. He then returned to the group and went by Big Mac. He opened the box and showed him what was inside. It was a small gold bracelet with a green amulet in the middle of it. He took it out and put it on Big Mac's right hoof. The bracelet immediately started lighting up.
"These were used by the young Guardians when they first start training on how to use their weapons. It was made by the powers of Guardians so it shall work wear magic will not. All you have to do is pick a weapon and it will move with you. Just think about what you want it to do and it will do it," Arch explained.
Big Mac then noticed that a giant ax was lighting up with the same color as the amulet. He slowly trotted up to it and carefully examined it. He took a deep breath and try concentrating. It slowly began to lift off the ground. His eyes widened at the sight, realizing that he was doing this.
The other watched amazed. He slowly lifted higher off the ground till it was slightly above his head. Then the ax swung left and right. His smile grew bigger at this. The others shook their heads and giggled at his excitement. He began swinging the ax faster with each second; left and right, left and right. He kept going faster and faster. However, he soon lost his grip as the ax flew at lightning speed away from him. Shira quickly jumped out of the way only missing it by an inch. The ax hit the window behind her instead and breaking the glass on impact.
There was a small awkward moment of silence as they all look at Big Mac with concern.
"Ummm sorry."
"Want to try not to kill me?!" Shira yelled at him.
"Yeah, leave that to The Fallen," Capper joke causing Shira to look angrily at him.
"I will help you control that," Arch said carefully. Big Mac only blushed and covered his face with a hoof.
Then as if on cue Stellar came out with Capper following him from behind in his Armor.
Capper was wearing a tall and strong golden armor. The armor was a crest in the gold lining and looked like shining metal made of diamonds. It had golden wings attached to the back of the shoulder blades. The wings were made of pure light that looked like double-edged blades. It came with a golden belt made of gold leather. The helmet encased the chin and head leaving the ears and face untouched. The legs had simple plating that looked softer and actually kinda comfortable.
They were all in awe at the sight. Capper truly looked like a guardian.
"C-capper, you look amazing," Luna said.
"Why thank you, princess." Capper did a pose and admire himself.
"Wow, you look like a God," Discord shouted. "I'm almost jealous."
"Eyup."
"It was your father," Shira spoke as she walked around him, glazing at the armor.
Capper glanced at his armor covered arms. "I still can't believe this. It seems unreal."
"It always does," Arch said.
"Right," Stellar started to say. "Now we have that out of the way, we leave within the hour."
Capper looked up at the sky and pulled out his sword. Everything that he been through led up to this very moment. He didn't want to believe that this was what he was. Just not too long ago he was a con-artist that was fighting against the world. But now he was here fighting for it. He wondered what his father would think. What he would say about his son following in his footsteps? This was the life his father lived and it was time for Capper to take his place.
"Okay, let's do this."