With the Hog war machine destroyed, and their Equestrial archeotech restored, the Pony Marines headed back to Salika to confront Traytus. Helios's muscles surged with the need to redeem himself for serving a traitor for countless years.
"We have traced Traytus's transmission back to Salika." said Pinkie. "However, something is not right. Auspex scans suggest there is no enemy activity. It is completely tranquil, contrary to the state we left it in..." Pinkie brought a hoof to her chin, suspicious about the situation. "If these scans are true, Traytus is here alone. I suspect otherwise. Be on your guard."
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Helios and the Blood Phoenixes deployed onto the grounds of the Salika Arena, and began their search for Traytus, but their presence was alerted to a force who were there before them.
"What is this? Nothing was suppose to find us here." said a Warp Stag Exarch who quickly teleported out of sight. "Warhost, hold fast. They must not disrupt the seer council."
The Pony Marines approached the center of the arena, and Eldeer Shriekers leaped from the stadium and began their attack, screaming their ear piercing battle cries. The Pony Marines retaliated immediately, shooting the Eldeer and clashing blades with them. A marine was shot in the head by Rangers in towers. Pinkie quickly dealt with them. When the Eldeer attackers were killed, they moved onward.
"Savages! Do you have any grasp of the fallout of your actions?" the Warp Stag said to them through telepathy. "You must leave this world at once!"
"I understand the fallout perfectly, Xenos, the very least of which will be scores of dead Eldeer..." said Helios. "Destroy the Eldeer, siblings. I will not leave them to interfere when we face Traytus."
The Pony Marines continued along the path. Helios spotted a squad of Eldeer Guardians. He took to the sky and slammed into them with great force.
"Still the invaders persist!" said the Warp Stag. "My kin, we shall strike them before vanishing, prepare yourselves." The Pony Marines fell under fire by more Rangers garrisoned in towers. Pinkie threw charges into the towers and set them off, killing the Eldeer inside.
"As long as the Webway Gate remains concealed, we may call in help." the Warp Stag said as more Eldeer warriors and a Treelord emerged from said Webway Gate.
The Pony Marines kept on marching through the jungle path until they found seven Warlocks performing some kind of spell. Whatever it was, the Pony Marines had to stop them. Helios charged through a squad of Guardians. The Termineightors equipped with missile pods unleashed a barrage upon the animals.
"Prepare for mass warp jump." the Warp Stag ordered. "I will move the council to safety." Within the blink of an eye, the Warlocks vanished from the area. "Hold back the tide brothers; do not let these invaders find the council again."
The Blood Phoenixes slew the Eldeer that remained behind, and then went on the search for the others again. Eventually, they found the Seer Council again, and all hell broke loose.
The Pony Marines and the Eldeer clashed fiercely. One by one, Ponies and Eldeer fell to each others' blades and guns. The Warp Stag Exarch tried to relocate the Council again. Helios took to the sky, flew over the Eldeer, and slammed into the Warlocks. knocking them down. The Warp Stag got back to his hooves and attacked the Captain, who fought back as well. Helios charged at the Warp Stag, ramming into him, smashing him into and pinning him against a wall with his Power Sword. He then proceeded to utterly strike him to death with his free hoof. After dozens of hits, the Exarch fell to the ground. Helios then thrusted his blade into the Warp Stag's chest.
The Eldeer coughed up blood and looked to the Captain with anger. "Fools... you... blind, murderous fools..." He said before drawing his last breath.
Now the Council had nowhere to go. The Pony Marine laid waste to them in little time. When the last Warlock perished, their mission to eradicate the Eldeer was finished.