//------------------------------// // Training for War // Story: Phantom War VII: Revenge of Havoc // by Danny Eclipse //------------------------------// The next day… The Millenium Phoenix was landing in a large forest area, which confused Twilight. The landing platform lowered and we got out. We began to make our way into the forest entrance when we pasted through the defensive barrier and disappeared from view in the real world. We now see a large village in the middle of the forest. There, we see a large army of vamponies training. Twilight said with awe “Whoa…” “Impressive, isn’t it? This is Blood Town, a military camp/village for Vamponies only. A magical barrier protects this place from detection and those who try to enter the barrier can’t as it is shielded from non-vamponies unless granted entrance.” “This is where I’ll be training from?” Twilight asked, still memorized by the sight of such a beautiful place. “Yes. And in this army, you will realize your full vampony potential and this could change you… forever.” Twilight asked, looking at us for the first time in minutes “What do you mean by that?” Rainbow asked “Remember how I was careless and irresponsible?” Twilight nodded “Well, this place changed me to act like a military official and put off all emotion except for love during official military business.” “You will meet with your squad soon enough. But for now, you must train. Hecarim!!” After a few short minutes, we see an armored vampony walking over to us. She had large black bat wings, blood red eyes, a giant scythe on his back, and armor (without the helmet). Hecarim had a dark green coat with red mane and tail. Hecarim came over to us and kneeled. Hecarim recited “My Lordship, what is thy bidding?” "Hecarim, I want you to teach Twilight Sparkle the ways of the Vampony and teach her Necromancer. And Hecarim… don’t take it easy with Twilight, she is going to become a military official and she doesn’t have much time.” “Yes, milord.” Herarim replies and gets up and looks at Twilight “Come with me, we shall go to Training Ground 10.” Twilight gulped nervously and nodded. She left us and both me and Rainbow split up. Rainbow went to train with her masters again while I went to go train my disciple. I arrived to the training ground and I looked, seeing my disciple; Trixie Lulamoon, sitting and mediating in the center of the room. Trixie said with much control in her tone “Welcome back master. How was the meeting?” “We were discussing military matters like what is our next action and concerning the Horde Leaders.” “Ah, but I sense something amiss.” Trixie pointed out. "...You have improved well, my apprentice. Indeed; I had a vision about two new threats. Arthas Solar, son of Princess Celestia, and Havoc, Discord’s twin brother. We are to divide and conquer. The Vamponies, led by myself, will assault Tartarus with Cerberus’s help. Meanwhile, my brother has to fight against our cousin, Arthas.” Trixie replied “I guess we have a lot ahead of us now…” “Indeed. Hecarim is training Twilight.” Trixie opened her eyes, revealing them to be blood red eye color, and they were wide. She turned to me. Trixie stated with concern and worry “Are you sure it was a wise idea? Hecarim is NOT a Vampony to take things easily. After all, she was Rainbow’s former mentor and look where she is now; almost emotionless in battle and acting like a true business-like military official.” “I know and I feel that her training combined with his mentorship will be a perfect combination.” Trixie tilted her head to the side in confusion “Why do you say that?” “She, like me, you, and Rainbow, has drank the blood of her friends and some love ones. Plus, with Luna’s blood, Twilight will master necromancy better. I’ll make the request to transfer four blood bags with the combination of each specie leader to us.” Trixie stated “Sounds like we are going beyond the limits.” “We must prepare. Come now, apprentice, we shall train.” Trixie got into her battle stance as I did. Training Day 15 Hecarim has been training Twilight intensely, like I predicted. Within the week, Twilight was dead serious about things and kept up to her training. I was arriving to Training Ground 10 when I see Twilight and Hecarim were practicing Necromancy. They see me and they stopped. I pulled out a scythe that I crafted myself. Twilight asked “Who is that for?” “You, Twilight.” Twilight looked shocked at my answer “Me? Why?” “Well, you are training with Hecarim. And a scythe looks good for you.” “You… you mean it?” Twilight asked. “Yes. This scythe I have crafted is made of Moonsteel, a rare and powerful metal only found on the moon. It is said that this metal is unbreakable so that is why I forged this for you.” Twilight used her magic to levitate it to her, but it just came to her hooves and she held it up. “Oh, I enchanted it to come or summon to you whenever and wherever you want.” Twilight said, liking her new weapon already “I’ll call it… Moon.” I smiled and began to leave. Training Day 30 I had finished making the armor that Twilight is going to wear for herself. Hecarim had told me that Twilight was ready for war and I had prepared this armor for her. She came inside and I see her new self. She had a dead serious look on her, like she had almost no emotion in her. I noticed her eyes were now blood red. I pointed in the backroom and she went inside and began to change. When she came out, I was in awe. She had a chest piece on her, gauntlets where her hooves, she had even dyed her hair black with her highlight were still the same. Now, she looked like the Grim Reaper from the darkest depths of Tartarus now. I smiled at my work and began to walk away, heading to my chamber. When I arrived, Twilight and Rainbow came in after me. We sat around the table and I activated the holo-communicator. We see the entire council was there. Charming greeted “Ah, Danny. I see you brought Twilight and Rainbow. How goes your progress Twilight?” “Wonderfully, and my training is complete.” Twilight replied with a smile. “Thanks to a certain vampony ally of mine, she taught Twilight everything. I have to say, though, Twilight. You impressed me when you advance so fast. As for our military progress, about half the army is fully trained. I’ve been having scouts scout out around Equestria for Havoc’s activities and it was as I had feared. Havoc is mobilizing an army on Equestrian soil. Several Ghouls have already mass up and there have been sightings of Lichs. Due to this, I’ll have to deploy the fully trained part to secure Equestria. While we defend Equestria from Havoc, Equestria should focus most of its efforts to defend the Crystal Empire and countering the Scourge. Now, give me your part Charming.” Charming nodded and began to explain his situation “We made defensive lines around the Crystal Empire and the frontier reports being attacked at several different times, each wave being bigger. At this rate, we’ll need support from you guys.” “So we decided to send reinforcements to the Frontier. A large group of Ponylorians have made it to the frontier to lend support. Brutalight had send three-fours of the Grand Phantom Army to the Crystal Empire. The Frontier reports that there are no more problems but we feel it is a matter of time before they return with a bigger army.” Chrysalis added. “Alright.” Charming said “By the way, the Wedding was postpone due to the Scourge attacks. I’m heading to the frontier in some time from now to help fight against the enemy.” “I wish you luck brother. We will discuss later, no doubt. May the Force be with you all.” The hologram ended and both me and Rainbow began to walk to bed. Twilight got up, said ‘goodnight’ to us, and left to her cabin. When me and Rainbow went into our bedroom, we see a certain unicorn-Vampony in the bed. Trixie greeted with a sultry look “Hello Danny and Rainbow. I was hoping of asking something.” “And what would that be?” Trixie closed the door and put an anti-sound bubble around the room, preventing others from the outside to hear us. She came up to me and kissed me. When she finished, she was smiling sexy-like. Trixie finished “Are you willing to have sex with both me and Rainbow for the night?” Rainbow smiled at this new development. She, like Trixie, knew the Equestrian Laws. So, they knew I could have three mates and Rainbow was already one. Looks like Trixie wanted to be one as well, and I didn’t object to that. I smirked at the challenge and nodded, making them smile even more.