//------------------------------// // A Discussion with Shining Armor // Story: Assassin's Tears II // by MisterGTFO //------------------------------// Chapter Four: A Discussion with Shining Armor Once everypony got to Shining Armor's quarters, they saw that there were two Royal guards in the front. They all began to feel uncomfortable. Rainbow Dash went forward only to get blocked by two wings that were blocking the door. Silent Wind started to get annoyed. Twilight saw that Silent Wind was getting impatient. Then, Shining Armor opened his door. "Oh, Twily. You brought your friends too, it's all right stallions, they're with me." Shining Armor explained. The Guards lowered their Wings and The group all relaxed and all of them went in. When they got in, they saw many posters which were bounties and a large table which had many pins on it. Fluttershy was slightly afraid at what she was looking at. Silent Wind on the other hand, he was quite amazed how Shining Armor was dedicated to his job. Shining Armor halted his movement near the Table and the Mane six including Silent Wind, surrounding the Table. "So, you wanted to see us, Shining Armor?" Twilight said. Shining Armor nodded and looking at the table. Silent Wind felt a small sense of unbalance, seeing that Shining Armor had a small frown which reflected to Silent Wind as a face of Concern. "Yes, I have some good and bad news to explain to you and your Friends." Shining Armor said. Twilight made a somewhat-sad face and go slightly closer to the Table. All the sudden, everyone felt a atmosphere of uneasiness. Spike felt very worried that point and so did everypony. "Chrysalis has been slain by my stallions and Me." Shining Armor said. Everypony gasped at that point. And then, Silent Wind smirked. "That's good right? Just the Silentblades to take out now." Silent Wind said. "That's the good news, now there's the bad news." Silent Wind then changed his face from smirk to concern. Shining Armor feared of how the others would react, especially Silent Wind. "Discord has allied with The Silentblades." "What?!" Twilight yelled. "Now, why in tarnation would Discord join 'em? it ain't like that old boot." Applejack said. "How do you even know?!" Silent Wind said. "I was given the information by my scouts when we went back, we were going to make the castle a fort. But when we came back, we saw Discord going into it. It's possible that Discord is allying with the Silentblades, but you're right it isn't like him to do this." Shining Armor said. Silent Wind then had a large theory which could turn into many questions. But everypony was Extremely confused. So he spoke up. "Do you think Discord could be using the Silentblades?" Silent Wind said. Shining Armor sighed and closed his eyes for a minute, Everypony was now asking eachother questions. Silent Wind saw that this was very bad seeing that they could not concentrate on their plans. Soon after, Shining Armor then said something to Everypony. "It is possible. He is probably planning to destroy us first and then wipe out the Silentblades in their weakened state." Shining Armor said. Silent Wind looked out the Window and thought for moment. He then went back to table which had a large map of Equestria. He examined it for a moment and saw a strategy. His eyes went wide and he smiled. "Hey, Shining Armor. Did you notice this Mountain range that holds Canterlot?" Silent Wind asked. Shining Armor came over to Silent Wind's shoulder and saw Two mountain ranges between a big field which was the Everfree Forest. He did notice that the Mountain ranges led to the south. All the way to the south. "Yes I do, why?" Shining Armor said. Silent Wind smirked and then pointed his hooves at both of Mountain ranges. "As you can see, these lead to the castles which I am implying, These Mountain ranges can take us to the Enemy Castles which I am meaning both the Silentblade Castle and Discord's castle. The Silentblades Castle is already linked to the left Mountain range southwest of here which has to be taken with a secret passage. But with Unicorn magic, we should get there easily." Silent Wind said. "I see what you mean, you want us to pull away our forces from the battlefield and take them Mountain ranges to defeat the enemy faster?" Shining Armor questioned. "No, If we take all of our forces, it's possible that there may be an ambush. If there is, we all die." The word "die" shook everypony, even Rainbow Dash. None of them wanted to die but all of them were willing to take the risk for all of Equestria. "I see. So you only want a certain amount of Ponies to go into the mountainsides?" Shining Armor asked. Silent Wind simply nodded, seeing that he was practically in charge in this planning. "Well this is a so confusing, even for a cool Pony like me." Rainbow Dash joked. "We have to do this, we might even end this in a day." Twilight said. "Ugh... fine." Rainbow Dash gagged. "So here is what we do, I know that Discord can be defeated using the elements of Harmony. So here is what I'm going to draw." Silent Wind found a pencil and took it with his mouth and began to draw on a piece of paper. Even though his drawing was very complicated, they all soon figured it out. He drew a diagram of who would go to the kingdoms. "Now here is what we do. The ones who will go to Discord's place is Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy. It's best be have the Elements also so we can get rid of Discord quickly." Silent Wind planned. "And finally, Shining Armor, my friend Golden shot will come with you. And if Cadance can come along, bring her too to the Silentblades Kingdom. You three have a decent Chance against the six Elite advisors and you can wait for us to come and support you, Once we come, we all deal a fatal blow to the Leader, my dad." Shining Armor began to put the pieces together and nodded. He liked this plan seeing that they could have a possibility of ending this in one day. He simply smiled at Silent Wind, giving him a notice that this plan could work. "It's seems good to me. We should all depart within the morning. I never knew you were the strategist." Shining Armor compliment. Silent Wind simply laughed. "Well, a Assassin has to plan also for his Assassination plan too.." Silent Wind said. "I see." Shining Armor whispered. Once they were finished planning, then all went back to the Castle, but Silent Wind was still thinking of something he wanted to practice. "I'm gonna go buy me something to eat, I'll go on ahead." Twilight jogged away from the group. Once Twilight was out of sight, Silent Wind told the others that he had to go to the forest for today and he'd come back tonight. They all nodded and followed Twilight. They eventually found Twilight and Twilight noticed that Silent Wind wasn't with them. "Hey, where's Silent Wind?" Twilight asked. "He indeed did say something about going to the Everfree Forest.." Rarity said. "It's a bit silly for him to go there!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed. "Yer' right on that." Applejack said. "Does it matter? A stallion like that can take care of his own flank." Rainbow Dash said. Flutttershy nodded. Twilight was confused why Silent Wind wanted to go to the Everfree Forest, seeing that it's near war time. Twilight then left the table, leaving her friends wondering where she was going. Twilight decided to go to the Everfree Forest. She teleported there seeing how Silent Wind got there quickly with his wings. Once Twilight was in the Forest, She heard a large crash in the distance behind her, It sounded like a tree falling. She quicky got to there and saw a huge scene of Destruction. "What's happened here?!" She thought. What she saw was a large scene of destroyed and cut-up Trees and most of all, she saw Silent Wind sprawled over the ground, exhausted. Twilight had a face of Horror and ran over to Silent Wind to check him. "Silent Wind! Are you okay?! what are you doing here?" Twilight was questioning him so many questions that Silent Wind was getting dizzy. He soon answered Twilight. "I.. was.. practicing something..." Silent Wind gasped. Twilight was starting to get worried. "Here, let me help." Twilight picked up Silent Wind and putted Silent Wind in a sitting position to rest. Then, Twilight began to look around and saw the amazing destruction around her, Knocked down trees, cutted grass and cutted up trees too. Silent Wind was still panting, still exhausted from the intense training he had only been doing for at least 20 minutes. Twilight then looked up to Silent Wind's Azure blue eyes. "What were you doing here?" Twilight asked. "I.. was training." Silent Wind said. "Well then, You're pushing too hard." Twilight wondered. Silent Wind stood up and began to walk at the trees he had destroyed. He then looked up to the sunset light which was brightening his face. "I was kind of.. preparing for the war.." Silent Wind said. Twilight then kissed Silent Wind. They both looked at each others eyes, they soon after broke the kiss. Both of them were slightly embarrassed but shook it off. "Well be more careful, okay?" Twilight blushed. Silent Wind had a smile on his face, seeing how Twilight was blushing. He simply nodded and then, everything was really quiet. Too quiet. Twilight then spoke up and told Silent Wind something. "Silent Wind, does it hurt to kill somepony you once had as a friend?" Twilight muttered. Silent Wind flinched slightly at that question and softly sighed. He then turned his head toward Twilight with a small frown on his face. Twilight had a small frown also. "...I-I think if you can live with the burden of killing those who were your allies once, then it is right. It may hurt to kill those near you, but you must carry that burden. Just like me and my Dad. I'll kill him and I intend to put the burden on myself. " Silent Wind said. "That's.. just horrid!" Twilight yelled. Silent Wind chuckled at Twilight and showed her that she was right. It was horrible for him to carry such a thing, but Silent Wind didn't care. He just wanted things calm. "I know.. I'll admit that I resent myself for doing this. But I have to do this. To protect all of Equestria, Protect Canterlot and most of all, You." Twilight's purple eyes lit up and Silent Wind kept a smile on his face, seeing that he didn't want Twilight to worry, it would be useless to worry in a time like this. "I.. understand." Twilight stuttered. Twilight was a bit sad, seeing how this was tearing Silent Wind in the inside, but he didn't show it. He wanted to show he was strong. He would make sure he wouldn't show tears, for him it only showed weakness. Soon, he went back with Twilight. It was nighttime once they got back. He was a bit disappointed they got back a bit late. They both went into the castle and into their guest rooms. Twilight was about to go to sleep, until she heard a knock on her door. She went to her door and opened it, causing it to emit a small squeak. It was Silent Wind, She then thought he was a bit upset when she said those things back there, but Silent Wind just went in. "Oh hi, what's up Silent Wind?" Twilight said cheerfully. Silent Wind began to redden and putted his hoof on his chin while sitting on Twilight's bed. Twilight saw the red on his face and spoke up. "Are you sick?" Twilight asked. Silent Wind shook his head. He then spoke up. "I was wondering If I could sleep with you." He simply said. Twilight was very surprised, she was the one who usually said that. But she smiled and nodded. But then told Silent Wind a question. "Why?" Twilight asked. Silent Wind smiled and then looked at her. "Because, I feel comfortable with you." Silent Wind admitted, he was very embarrassed saying that. Seeing he was never the soft type. Twilight simply closed her eyes and smiled, she went closer to Silent Wind. He was getting a bit warmer. Twilight hugged him and Silent Wind hugged back. He felt very calm that moment and then Twilight broke the hug. "I... feel comfortable with you too." Twilight muttered. Silent Wind simply jumped into bed. He got a bit comfortable and then Twilight also went into the bed also and got close to Silent Wind. After getting comfortable with each other, they finally went to sleep. Both of them wondering what would happen tommorow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Silentblade Castle, The six Elite Advisors were planning which would go into the back lines and order their forces around and which would stay here. "Alright then, who will go out?" Sharp Thorn said. "I will stay here, I am not the moving type after all..." Deadly Rose said. "It is obvious that the Ringleaders must stay here, they can't be entirely trusted." Magicius said. Wing Beat nodded. They all looked at the lunar moon and saw that it was a sign of ralllying. They all laughed at it. "Anyways... I will go out. I move the most." Wing Beat said. "I will too, I can shoot shells over the fields.." Poison Cloud said. "I'll go also." Sharp Thorn blurted out. "Then it's settled. I, Deadly Rose and Ghost Spectre will stay here to look over the Lord." Magicius said. "I'll send my scouts to the mountainsides to scout for us.. particularly the right one. Lily Blade is a good eye so she will go with my scouts also." Ghost Spectre said. "So be it, do whatever you wish you three, just make sure they all die." Deadly Rose tweaked her large violin. "Fine, Fine. Wing Beat, Poison Cloud. Let's check our things." Sharp Thorn left the room and Poison Cloud and Wing Beat followed. The last three. Magicius, Deadly Rose and Ghost Spectre were not fond of the other three. Seeing that there will be casualties. They all wondered if any of them would make it. "I have a feeling one of them isn't going to make it." Deadly Rose said. "Unless, they become complete idiots. Then yes." Magicius said with a chuckle.