Col. Mattralew was a long standing veteran of the federation, He grew up on the core world of Lycentia prime, he Enlisted with the expeditionary marine corps at age 20. Taking part in the first galactic war and quickly rising through the ranks of the corps, by the time the First galactic war ended Mattralew had become a lieutenant and was given an option to command of his own platoon, which he turned down, seeing that he was an introvert. In the following 2 years he would rise to the rank of Colonel and take part in many, many battles. Now age 26, he wanted to take a break from the fighting and pay a visit to his old stomping grounds, the Lycentia prime marine academy, Fort Oceanus. He arrived on an early Saturday morning, opting to forego most of the welcome home celebrations, in exchange for visiting his old professors and strolling around the campus. Before eventually setting into bed 6 hours latter.
meanwhile in one of Canterlots many alleyways...
A lone royal guard lay battered on the ground
"wha.. what do you want from me!?"
A Strange figure crept in out of the shadows "The location Of the Mirror"
"I'm under strict orders from the princesses not to tell anypony!"
The figure steps out of the shadows, levitating up a photo of the guards family.
"Now, I will not ask again, WERE IS IT!"
The Guard broke a small whimper, "Its in the main castle, Just don't hurt my family!"
"Thank you very much" said the figure. Its horn began to glow.
"Wait! What are you doin.." The pegasus guardsponys explodes in a shower of embers.
"At long last.... I Can Finally Reclaim What Rightfully belongs to me!"