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// Through the Outposts 
// Story: Nyx's Redemption 
// by MaskedPony 
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The next day at midnight, Twilight, Lunar, Nyx, Dark Nyx, Tex, and friends left their homes and met with Celestia, Luna, and Discord. They were heading towards their first spot. They all put the communicator in their ears. To their surprise, Glowing Aurora is also helping out.
As they were at their first location. They noticed enemy troops. They were scouting the area. They needed a strategy. Glowing Aurora went to a distance where she has feel of everything. As she was at the location, she got prepared. "Nyx, Dark Nyx, can you hear me?" Glowing said through the communicator.

"Loud and clear."

"Go and attack. Think of a strategy."

Dark Nyx then hit an idea. She then ran to the field and suddenly a version of her appeared and she turned invisible. "Your eyes deceive you/An illusion fools you all/You all will fall." Dark Nyx said.

Suddenly the scouts spotted the illusion, they started charging at it. The others then charged in and began to fight. As the battle went on, the scouts were falling. Just then Glowing talked to Nyx, telling her to use the technique. Nyx then used the magic and the scout ponies were moving slow. Dark Nyx then proceeded to knock em down. Celestia used her magic to tie down the soldiers, while Discord used his magic to make one of them not able to leave. As the other remainder of the Children of the shadow at the outpost retreated.
As the last one looked, he noticed the attackers. He noted one of them was Celestia. "You will not be able to..." he began but was interrupted

"Silence. Where's Onaga."

"I will never tell you."

They noted this was going to be tricky. It seemed he is forced to keep Onaga’s location private. After a few minutes of trying to get the info out, they gave up and sent him to Canterlot dungeon.


CAMP


The evening came, however to the group’s surprise, seeing Nyx and Dark Nyx work as a team and seeing that every time Nyx is down, she enters a state where she calls The phatoms shadow, they teamed Dark Nyx, with Nyx and Glowing, with DIscord watching their movement.

At the camp site. Twilight and Lunar were assigned to be with the fillies. Due to her promising to Glowing’s father that she will look after her, she had to make sure she was safe. Twilight bought out food for them and began to eat. Nyx looked at her mother with curiosity. "Mom, when my twin said that Onaga wants me to unlock the vault, Why is that?" Nyx asked

"Nyx..."

"Please, tell me."

"Nyx I don't want you to have a flashback to when I told you about that."

Lunar looked at her marefriend. He wanted their daughter to know, for her safety. "Twilight my love, tell her."

"Why Lunar?"

"She needs to know. If we don't tell her, she will find out and be mad at us."

"Okay."

Nyx then looked at her mother and began to listen. "Nyx, do you remember Dark Shadow?"

"That fool that allegedly killed daddy?"

"Yes. Now Dark Shadows goal, was to kidnap you and use the emeralds to take over Equestria. However, Onaga has a plan for you."

"And what is it?"

"His plan was to have Dark Nyx kidnap you, however due to the betrayal, His new plan is to have you go to the vault, and when Zelarfar is released, he plans on having you destroyed."

"So, we are going against a dragon that’s both a sociopath and a deranged Psychopath?"

"Nice way of a name. Yes."

"One question."

"Yes."

"If Aunt Celestia and Aunt Luna are here, then who is taking their places."

"Cadence is."

"Okay."

As the group finished eating. Rainbow Dash came in to see how her goddaughter is doing. She gave Nyx a Daring Do book to read. Nyx remembered that since A.K Yearling turned out to be Daring Do, Daring Do became friends with Rainbow and her. Glowing Aurora saw the cover. "Hey, why is Rainbow Dash on there?" Glowing asked.

"Didn't you know? The Daring Do series isn't fiction, It's nonfiction."

"What?"

"Daring Do is real. Daring Do only uses the name A.K. Yearling as a name to cover her identity. You know, so fans don't go interrupting her and stuff."

"I never knew she was real."

Twilight chuckled. Just then Fluttershy came in saying the princess wants to meet with all of them, except the fillies. Twilight told Dark Nyx to keep and eye on them and she listened. As they arrived to Celestia, Luna, and Discord’s tent. They entered and they met with the guards and both the princesses and Discord. They then sat down. "Now, Discord has found locations."

Discord nodded. "While Scanning the areas to the path to the Vault. I found some outposts with members of the Children of the shadow. Apparently they have camp there, so we need to take them out. However I overheard that they have information about the vaults location in a tent."

Twilight looked at Lunar who shrugged. "So, what's the plan?" Twilight asked

"We need Glowing to get to a place with a clear view. Both Dark Nyx and Nyx need to enter and neutralize the guards, and then all of us will need to invade the camp."

Everyone nodded in agreement, this had to be a good strategy to get the info. The meeting went on for another 30 minutes and they began talking about plan B. After the meeting concluded all of them went back to the tents. They needed sleep.


Getting the info


The next day, everyone got up, had breakfast and went to the destination. Today they were going to get the info about the vault. As they arrived they noticed the site had guards. Glowing got into position and she gave a signal to Nyx and Dark Nyx.

Nyx and Dark Nyx cloaked themselves and headed in. As they headed in, they were sure not to get spotted by any of the guards while cloaked. They then went up to the first two guards and knocked them out. They then went around the area knocking out the other guards. As they were all knocked out, Nyx and Dark Nyx gave the signal and the others came in to attack. They fought the troops stationed there.They put up a fight, however, they didn't stand a chance. As they were all finished, they retreated. Celestia, Luna, and the others began to dig into the tents. Nyx and Dark Nyx went in one tent and found something that shocked them, Blaze. Worse yet, he was tied up. Nyx called her mom through the communicator and she came in. They then untied Blaze. "Thank you." Blaze thanked.

"What were you doing here Blaze? we were expecting you to join us."

"I was, but I got captured and Onaga had me tied up here. They were going to execute me for betrayal."

"Thank goodness they were defeated."

"If you want the vaults information, it's in that drawer."

Twilight went to the drawer, and opened it. In it was the info about the vault. She communicated with the others telling them they found the info and blaze. They all then regrouped, and headed towards their destinated camp site.


Location Found and the plan


At the campsite, the group had their lunch. After that, The group went to Celestia’s tent for the meeting. As they were in the meeting, they then found out the location of the vault. Apparently, the vault is located in the ruins, but under the ruins. It is located in the ruins of Foalcago, a city that was full of businesses and one of the locations that had sea ponies, however it was destroyed when Zelarfar burned it down, even making it a lifeless wasteland. 

They were then making a plan for when they reach the vault. If Zelarfar is going to be released, they need a plan. They came up with plans but ended up ditching em. Just then Dark Nyx hit an Idea. She came with the perfect plan. "Uh, I have an Idea." She said

"What is it?"

"playing as a traitor."

"Huh?"

"Simple. When we reach the vault, I'll act like I backstabbed Nyx's trust, and bring her to the vault. act like I never betrayed and then attack Onaga."

Everypony had to agree, Dark Nyx knew how to make a great plan. The next thing they did was think of their plan for the next couple outpost to ambush. They already know that the Children of the Shadow know that Celestia’s army, and Nyx would be heading toward the vault to prevent it being unlocked.

As they ended the meeting, they all headed towards their tents, they were going to prepare for the attack at nightfall.

Elsewhere

At a far outpost, Onaga was in his tent. He was waiting for replies from Outpost 1 alpha, and Outpost 17 bravo. He hoped these two outposts caught Nyx and the traitor. Just at that moment, Tempest walked in. Onaga looked at him. "What is it Tempest?" Onaga asked

"We have bad news."

"Continue."

"Outpost 1a, and 17b, the soldiers there, they were attacked."

Onaga then looked at Tempest. "WHAT! I HAD MY BEST RECRUITS OVER THERE! HOW THE TARDIS DID THIS HAPPEN!?"

"Apparently..... How do I put this, Nyx learned a move that slows enemies down."

At this moment, Onaga became furious, more furious than an Ursa Major getting it's child taken from it. He broke the table and screamed. Tempest told Onaga to calm down, and Onaga tried to. As he was calmed he looked at Tempest. "If this happens again, I'm gonna be sending in everything I have, EVERYTHING!"
Tempest then nodded and left. Tempest knew Onaga wouldn't like it, but he was mad. As Tempest went to his tent, he made sure to have the patrol ponies out on patrol in case Celestia's army comes.


Nightfall
The attack at Outpost 34 Charlie


It was nightfall, and the others were preparing for their attack. They were outside an Outpost. Apparently, along with the info about the vault, they found a list of Outposts. The one they were targeting next was Outpost 34 Charlie. As they saw the Outpost, Glowing and Discord went to a spot where they can see better.

As they were ready, Dark Nyx cloaked herself along with Nyx. They headed in and knocked out all the guards. They then communicated to the team saying they can enter. Celestia, and the others headed in and prepared the attack. Dark Nyx then sounded the alarm to start the battle and it began. When some of the members were fighting Dark Nyx, they underestimated her. She beaten them like they were nothing but changelings. The fight went on, and the ponies that were outposted there were losing. As the battle ended, the ponies at the outpost retreated. 

The team then began to search the Outpost for information about the vault or Onaga. As it turned out, their was nothing. However what they found was a file with all the ponies names that were outposted there on a slip of paper. It must be for incase something happens. As they began to leave, Celestia destroyed the outpost. They then began to head to their next camp site


Furry of Onaga


The next day, Tempest informed Onaga that Celestia’s army defeated the recruits at Outpost 32 Charlie. As he guessed this made Onaga mad. He was full of rage and almost destroyed his tent. As he calmed down, he took a sip of his drink to cool him down. He looked at Tempest and was panting. "What's going on? How are we losing? It'll be a matter of time before they reach the ruins of foalcago."

"Sir, please calm down. If you have a stroke, who will take over?"

"Why you telling me to calm down? How can I be calm when that LITTLE PEST, HER ARMY, AND THAT LITTLE BACKSTABBER are defeating my army?"

"We don't know how. It's like, they have a strategy."

At this point Onaga was calm. His heart however was beating like a rabbit. Onaga looked at tempest. Onaga was about what was happening. He then dismissed Tempest. As Tempest left, Onaga sat by his table and pounded on it. Onaga remember when he was in the wars fighting with the ponies, he was known as "the dragon hero to ponies". However when he became in charge of his kind and wanted the dragons to have more land to live in such as living in areas with ponies, Celestia denied it saying that it can't happen, and made him betray her and ended up killing a couple of royal guards, causing his title to crumble.. He then remembered Spike is living with the ponies, which made him hate the ponies even more. But worse, he found out that Nyx's pet dragon and friend, Tex, is living with the ponies after sending in a spy.

At this point, Onaga was madder than ever, if this is what is going to happen, he will have no choice but to do something to hurt them. He took a sip of his drink and then began to look out side with anger. He only has 9 bases, even his, remaining. If his base is conquered, he will head to the vault.


Nyx's vow


It was now night, and the mane 6, Lunar, and the recruits had to go to the meeting in Celestia’s tent about the next attack. In one tent, Nyx, Dark Nyx, Glowing, and Tex were hanging out. Tex was told to keep an eye on the fillies while the meeting was happening. During the time, Nyx and Dark Nyx were chatting. Glowing was reading the book her father gave her. As Dark Nyx and Nyx’s conversation ended, they saw Twilight enter. As she entered she smiled at Nyx. Nyx looked at her mother. "Where’s dad?" Nyx asked

"He be coming later. He's chatting with Luna."

"It's about that thing inside him, right?"

"Yes Nyx."

At that moment, Nyx began to worry. Her friends warned her that war isn't pretty and many ponies who fought in the wars died. Twilight saw the look in Nyx’s eye. It was fear, not only Twilight saw it but Dark Nyx did. "Nyx what's wrong?" Dark Nyx asked.

"I'm scared. I don't want to lose my family, I-I don't want to lose my awesome godmother."

Tex smiled and walked over to Nyx. "Nyx, death is one thing to be scared of, but don't let it hit you. You won't sleep easily."

Nyx had to agree, but she noticed that how she, Dark Nyx, and Glowing acted. They were like a three mare army. "You know I kinda noticed that me, Dark Nyx, and Glowing Aurora are like a three mare army, Like Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Phillips from GTA 5 from MaskedPony’s world." Nyx said breaking the fourth wall.

Tex then frowned at Nyx. "You're too young to know about that."

Nyx and the others started laughing. Nyx didn't mean to mention that, but she had to admit it was true. As they finished laughing, Nyx looked at her mom with question. "So, wheres the next attack gonna be at?" Nyx asked

"We are gonna attack Outpost 22 Alpha. This time, me and Lunar are going to help."

"So, what does Glowing need to do?"

"Glowing is really good at scouting the perimeter, so she has to keep her eyes out. We will have to take out the patrol ponies."

As Twilight finished, Lunar walked in and pecked Twilight’s cheek. Without further ado, They then began to fall asleep. They had to get ready for the attack.