-------------------a year later---------------
I sighed when I looked at myself in the mirror. My green coat freshly washed and my Trainee uniform on. The uniform consisted of a brown jacket that only went to my rib cage, it was custom made for me, so my wings could fit through the back. I was the last Pegasus within the walls. the rest of the uniform consisted of strange leather straps on my legs, I had no idea what they were used for.
"Hey Nihil" I heard Fjora squeak in her happy voice. I turned to look at her, she was striking a flamboyant pose "How do I look?"
I rolled my eyes "You look good. Now lets get to the training grounds before we are late"
We rushed to the grounds and got in line, just as the drill sergeant came trotting out. He was a large red pony with a short cropped brown mane.
"NOW LISTEN UP YOU FUCKING FILLY SUCKERS! FROM THIS DAY ON, YOU ARE NOTHING BUT PIGS GETTING READY FOR SLAUGHTER!" He began trotting around, inspecting the troops. He stopped when he saw a smaller foal who was shaking.
"WHAT IS YOUR NAME?! MAGGOT?!"
"I-I'm Night G-glider" The poor foal whimpered as the sergeant got so close to his face that their muzzles were practically touching.
"NO! YOU ARE NOBODY! YOU NEVER WERE ANYBODY AND YOU NEVER WILL BE!!" He shouted. The foal was on the brink of tears as the sergeant moved on, coming up to Nihil "AND JUST WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?!"
"Nihil Winterfeild, sir. I was in wall Cadence when it fell, sir!" I replied calmly, but a bit nervously.
"HAH! AND JUST WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO DO!!?"
"I wish to guard Princess Twilight with my body and soul, sir"
"OH?! YOU THINK THAT YOUR WORTHY TO GUARD HER MAJESTY?!? YOU AREN'T EVEN WORTHY TO LICK HER SHIT OFF OF THE FUCKING FLOOR!!"
With that, he left me and went to several others before letting us meet each other, it was clear that many of the other trainees knew each other. Fjora and I were about to go and socialize when we heard a familiar voice "MAGGOTS! AT ATTENTION!"
Within two seconds, all the trainees were lined up and at attention
"NOW I HOPE YOU ALL MADE SOME FRIENDS! BECAUSE YOU ARE NOW GOING TO TRY AND KILL THEM " He shouted in his booming voice
Within minutes, we were busy trying to stab each other with a wooden knife. Fjora ran at me with the knife in her mouth, aiming to slice at my throat. I ducked beneath the knife and rammed my shoulder into her gut, knocking her over and leaving her gasping for air. I stood over her with a smug look in my eyes
"Gotcha there didn't I" I said with a small laugh
She replied with a swift kick to my groin and a hoof to my jaw, knocking me on my rump, clutching my groin in pain. Little sounds of pain escaped my quivering lips
"Gotcha there, didn't I?" she said in a dark voice. I couldn't say anything, so I merely nodded my head in agreement.
The day went on through various training exercises, most of which leaving me beaten and bruised. When we went to our rooms, I just passed out on the floor, trying to reach for my bed. I felt a pair of strong hoofs lift me up and lay me down on the bed. My eyes flickered open just enough to see a blue stallion who had a slicked back black mane. He was absolutely massive, making me feel small and helpless
"T-Thanks...I'm Nihil" I muttered, the exhaustion making it hard to even speak
"It's all good. Th' names Shock." he said with a crooked smile. Before I passed out, the last thing I saw was him lighting a cigarette.