//------------------------------// // Spike's Liberation Front Propaganda News // Story: Spike Dorcha // by Dragon-In-Black //------------------------------// “We will fight for the sake of Spike, And no one shall stand in our way.” “You might be thinking this is a commercial of Equestria. It’s not, it is actually a recruitment video from Spike’s Liberation Front. Aiming to get fighters to join the cause of the known killer: Spike Sparkle.” The news program started playing a video from a die hard Spike follower from the Crystal Empire. She had grey mane and tail, and had amaranth eyes with a hint of scarlet. Grayish blueish coat, and burnt cutie mark. Her name is Crystal Curt, and was a die hard believer of Spike. “I’m your sister here in Badlands. I defected Equestria to fight for my true leader. Before all of that I was a normal child. I played games with other kids my age, I read books, I listened to the tale of Spike The Brave And Glorious.” Crystal Curt said, as she sounded serious and looked into the camera. She was dead serious about what she was talking about. She was wearing a military suit that belonged to the Dorcha Guards, but the two known terrorist groups are a part of the Dorcha Guards. “The whole message in general is saying: ‘You need to join the battle. Fighting for Spike is the only way to have freedom.’ And that can be a very powerful speech depending on who you ask.” A reporter for the Manehattan news said, as he looked a little baffled. The Equestrian’s had managed to get some TV’s and knew how they worked. It was helping them tremendously. The weapons though, was the very thing they did not have. They also knew that they would never get them in the first place. The news then starts showing videos of the two terrorist organizations battles. Spike’s Liberation Front is by far the most feared organization, but Spike’s republican Youths were working their way up towards SLF’s rank. The music video could be faintly heard in the background even if it was in old Crystalian, which was once the official language of the Crystal Empire. “We shall fight without A lick of fear, the enemies Shall crumble before us.” The camera was then cut back towards the last bit of the message. “We need doctors, we need volunteers, we need everything. There is a role for everypony and creature who believes in Spike The Brave And Glorious. “You can even come and try to help rebuild the place of the areas that have been destroyed.” “Or you can come here, and die. Just like Crystal Curt, as she rushed into battle taken in Ponyville. She was killed by a Solar guard, last month. Far from the Crystal Empire, and the country she once loved.” Spike turned off the TV as he let out a few tears. She was a good pony, and fighter. She showed nothing but loyalty to him and the country he ruled. Her body was being transported to Badlands. It was taking some time because of all of the patrols and soldiers marching around, making sure that everything was in order. Spike had decided to have a military hell march in Crystal Curt’s honor. Spike’s Liberation Front would be the first ones to march, and make every creature proud of how large their army is, and how dedicated they are to the King. Spike then heard footsteps and said: “What can I help you with, soldier?” He had said it in his normal voice, as he was far too saddened to be using the royal voice on his soldier. The soldier simply bowed a little bit and spoke to his leader. “Princess Cadance and prince Shining Armor asks for an audience with you.” The soldier said, in a robot like voice as it was devoid of life. Spike simply nodded, and left the bedroom. He was quickly followed by the soldier but was dismissed halfway down towards his throne room. It had been a tearful few weeks since Crystal Curt died. He had promised the Crystal Ponies that this would officially mean war. He was building nuclear weapons that could potentially destroy the whole world, but that was why he was using a specific system so that it only kills those who don't believe in his innocence. He reached the throne room, and used his magic to open the double doors which revealed princess Cadance and prince Shining Armor. He gave them a sad smile after he had taken off his helmet. They gave one back, and he walked towards his throne and sat down while his two family members stood before him. “Sorry for bothering you King Spike-” Cadance began but Spike started to chuckle. She looked at him with confusion. “Cadance, we are all friends and family here. No need for formalities.” Spike said, making Cadance smile. Shr thought that it had been best if she used formalities because of these depressing times, but apparently not. “Well then Spike, i wanted to let you know that the SLF doesn’t blame you in any sort of way. They say this, because one of them thought that they heard how you had said that it was all your fault.” Cadance said, in an apologetic voice, making Spike raise a brow. “Okay, well, thank you. I needed that, I actually did blame myself for Crystal Curts death.” Spike said, making Cadance look at him with an accusing gaze. Shining understood where Spike was coming from, and gave him a nod of understanding. “Anyways, we are ready to have the Hell march in a few days’ when we get the body of Crystal Curt. Cadance and Shining nodded, and the room went quiet again. Cadance wanted to ask if he was interested in going to a restaurant, but thought that he perhaps wanted to be left alone. Then, Shining asked the question she wanted to ask. “Heya Spike, would you be interested in going to a fancy restaurant in the Crystal Empire? Our treat.” Shining said, making Spike chuckle a little. He was a little hungry, and could use a treat. “Sure I could get some food in me.” Spike said, chuckling. He got up from his throne and asked: “When shall we eat? I need to inform the military of my absence here and my presence in the Crystal Empire.” Cadance nodded in understanding, still shocked that he agreed to grab a bite with them. “We were thinking about going right now, because i have a large meeting today with you actually, and King Thorax.” Cadance said, surprising Spike. There was a meeting today she was gonna have with him? This was the first he heard of this. “We were gonna have a meeting? This is the first i heard of this.” Spike said, as he started clearing his mind, trying to figure out when he heard the change. Cadance and Shining were a little surprised. He lived with Twilight Sparkle who is so organized, that it literally would make any dictatorial country jealous. Here Spike was, trying to figure out when he heard of this. “Sorry Cadance, this is the first time i heard of this.” Cadance flashed him a smile, but she was worried for her cousin in all but blood. “It’s okay, you are probably stressed and forgot about it. Shall we go?” Cadance asked, making Spike and Shining nod their heads. While they were walking towards Spike’s aeroplane, Spike pulled up his phone and had contacted Pipsqueak and vux, informing them of his departure. “Commander Vux, and Commander Pipsqueak. I will be leaving Badlands for a dinner and important meeting, I will be going to the Crystal Empire.” Spike said, in an authoritative voice. “Understood your highness.” Vux and Pipsqueak answered with authority. They wanted to impress their friend and comrade. In their mind, he was the most important creature there was alive. Vux was still trying to figure out how to make Shadow Pony get away from her king. Pipsqueak wanted to impress his friend, and show that he was greatly suited for the jobb. Spike simply turned off the phone and walked together with his family members towards his aeroplane. In Equestria, Canterlot, was a bar that was very popular with the ponies and other creatures. Inside, was a Griffin with light brilliant amber eyes, moderate gamboge coat, with white head pale, light grayish heliotrope edges and moderate gamboge feathers and wings. She was currently laughing a little bit as she talked to some stallion with a blue coat with grayish pinkish hair. “Yo, you know that dragon who was said to have killed a noble? Yeah, that was me. I didn’t even know he was in Canterlot at the time!” The Griffin said, laughing her butt off. The stallion beside her didn’t even seem fazed by what she was saying. “Really Gilda? You made an innocent dragon get banished who is more important to equestria, then you will ever know.” The stallion said, still not showing a single sign that he cared. Gilda scoffed at the stallion. “No one knows, and besides, who would believe me anyways?” Gilda said, as she laughed again. What she didn’t notice was that there was a mare behind them with moderate azure eyes, moderate indigo and on the shadow side, a gradient of dark mulberry mane and tail. She had a light gray coat, and looked at the Griffin with a horrified expression. The stallion was very much aware of her listening in. He didn’t care, as he was trying to help his banished friend. The marshmallow coated mare ran out of the bar and looked into the sky. “I’m sorry Spikey-Wikey for not believing in you, but do know this: I was never certain of my answer.” Rarity said, as she started sobbing of what had happened. She dearly hoped that there wouldn’t be a war, but she knew that it was inevitable.