//------------------------------// // Chapter 15 // Story: Star Wars: Battle for Equestria // by Creative_Spark //------------------------------// Chapter 15 Commander Maverick walked into the medical tent, around midnight. The fighting had finally stopped, for now. Maverick saw General Nevaar sitting next to Twilight, who was sitting on a gurney. "Private Sparkle, are you alright?" Maverick asked almost casually. "I've been b-better, but I'll be good as new soon." she replied. "Good to hear." Maverick said. "Something the matter Commander?" Kal asked. "Could I speak to you in private General?" Maverick asked. Kal nodded, "Are you going to be OK?" he asked Twilight. Twilight nodded, "Yeah." she answered. Kal and maverick stepped out of the tent leaving Twilight alone. "What happened to her, General? Why did she collapse?" Maverick asked. "I don't know, it was strange. It was almost as if I could sense the Force." Kal explained. "Is there cause for concern?" Maverick asked. "I don't think so, no, but we should keep an eye her." Kal said. "Yes, sir." Maverick said. "One more thing, Commander. We need a plan to get aboard that Star Destroyer." Kal said. Maverick thought about this, then he had an idea, "I've got it." he said. *** Twilight watched maverick leave the tent. She felt tried, but feared sleep not wanting to risk having the vision again. She tried to stay awake but eventually fell asleep. Twilight dreamed of the day she had given up her role of Princess. "Princess, I'm not ready for this yet." Twilight said. "But you are Twilight, you just have to believe in yourself." Celestia said reassuringly. "I've tried Princess, but it's just not working out for me. I... I miss my friends, I miss Ponyville." Twilight said with her head hung. Celestia put a wing around Twilight, "I know how you feel, Twilight, believe me. I too had to make sacrifices." she said, looking off in the distance. "I can't do this anymore Princess, I need more time to think about it." Twilight said. Celestia nodded, "Very well. You're right, Twilight, I should have thought more about your feelings on this matter. Please forgive me." she said. Twilight hugged her teacher, "You never had to ask my forgiveness." she said. Celestia looked up, smiling at Twilight, "Thank you, now you must follow me." she said. Twilight did as her teacher instructed, following her to the main throne room, where she saw her friends waiting for her. "What are you all doing here?" Twilight asked, happy for this surprise. "We simply couldn't let you go alone, darling. We wanted to be here for you." Rarity explained. "Yeah, you seemed really worried and all saddy waddy." Pinkie said, miming the emotions. "Yeah, you were kind of a downer, Twi." Rainbow dash added. Twilight frowned, "I never meant to worry you girls." she said. "Aw shucks, don't get yer mane in a twist, sugarcube." Applejack said, wrapping a foreleg around Twilight's shoulders. Twilight smiled. "It's time now, Twilight. We must begin." Celestia said, taking the six ponies to the Tower of Harmony, where they met Luna. Once they had all reached the top of the tower Celestia had instructed them to form a circle around Twilight. Celestia and Luna's horns began glowing, as did the elements of harmony in the necklaces, and in Twilight's crown. A swirling light enveloped Twilight, lifting her into the air. After a few seconds a blinding light caused all of the ponies in the room to cover their eyes. When they could see again Twilight looked different. Rarity shrieked, but the others just looked on in amazement, jaws dropped. "What, did something go wrong?!" Twilight asked. "Y-your wings, they're gone!" Rarity exclaimed. "They are?! It worked?!" Twilight asked excitedly. "WORKED!?" Rarity exclaimed. "Yes, now that I'm no longer a princess I can spend more time with all of you, my true friends." Twilight explained. "No l-longer a p-p-princess?" Rarity asked before fainting. "Oh, my." Fluttershy said. *** Very early in the morning, Maverick revealed his plan to the ponies. "Alright, here's how it'll work, group one will stand their ground in the trenches, defending the Eastern section of the town. Group two will stay out of sight, and take up their position to the North. Group three will be positioned to the South, also out of sight. When we give the word, groups two and three will reveal themselves, and attack. They won't expect it, their forces will be so confused, they'll be in a frenzy trying to relay orders between themselves and the Imperial cruiser. While this is happening, I will lead a small strike force to steal one of their landing shuttles, to board the cruiser undetected." Maverick said. "What if it doesn't go as planned?", one of the ponies asked followed by a murmur of agreement. "Then we improvise." Kal answered. "Trust me, It'll work." Maverick said grinning. *** After the meeting Maverick had assembled a small group of ponies for their stealth incursion. The group consisted of Himself, Sparky, Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie. They were walking towards the landing shuttle where they had encountered the scouting party. "OH BOY! We finally get to go to SPACE! I'm so nervouscited" Pinkie exclaimed, bouncing up and down. "Is she always like this?" Sparky asked with a slightest bit of giggle in his voice. "Yes." Rarity and Applejack both flatly answered simultaneously. "We're here." Maverick said as they exited the treeline. "We should get you three some armor." Maverick suggested. "And where in the hay do ya plan on gettin' that?" Applejack asked. "Maverick looked to the dead Stormtroopers. "Oh no, I'm wearing that!" Rairity complained. "it'd be better than nothing." Sparky said. That is simply revolting, looting the clothes from a dead thing." Rarity protested. "Suit yerself, Rarity." Applejack said, as she slipped on the torso armor, shoulder bells, and belt. Pinkie pie did the same. "Oh, alright, but I'm not going to enjoy it." Rarity finally conceded. Applejack was about to remove the helmet of the trooper, but Maverick stopped her, and shook his head. Applejack nodded that she understood, even though she might not really have. They all entered the shuttle's cockpit , Maverick sat in the pilot's seat and sparky at the copilot's seat, the ponies just stood, waiting. Maverick activated the comm, and tuned it to the Twilight's private frequency, "We're ready."