The New Lunar Republic
I know it's been over two weeks once again since my last update, and I apologize for that. The end of school became quite hectic for me, but now I am done. I hope you enjoy this chapter, as it starts to pick up a bit.
Do remember to comment please, and point out any mistakes I've made. Thank you all for reading this.
I bowed to the ground so fast that I almost bounced my nose off of it. Luna was a princess and she deserved to be treated as such, even in moments when nopony else was around to watch.
“So many ponies bow to me nowadays. In almost every case it is a matter of fear for what I was, and what they fear I could become if slighted again. Very few bow out of pure respect. However, the Lupine, they bow out of deferment and respect. I believe I know why you bow, but please elaborate for me Waya.” Her voice was calming and as she spoke my heart stopped beating in overdrive. Before I started to speak, she added, “Rise before you speak. I wish to speak as equals.” I did as I was told and I stood. I looked straight into her eyes.
“I will follow your orders Princess, but I fear that we shall never be equals. There is no way in which I could ever be considered your equal.” I dared to defy her comment, and that was foolish, but I had to speak my mind to her if she was to know me. “As for why I bow, it is out of respect for a Princess. It is a courtesy that should be extended to all true royalty. Though I often detest courtesies, this is one that must be upheld in my mind. Respect holds more power than most realize.” The princess of the night took in my words and thought on them before giving a reply.
“You are a very wise pony for your age Waya. This is good. It will serve you well in the near future, because despite my dear sister’s best attempts, events will occur in which you shall be tested. The Elements will be tested as well, for they will be by your side every step of the way.” The air with which she spoke betrayed a knowledge that could have only come from her centuries of contemplation on the moon. She continued her speech, and what she said next disturbed me, “I know of all the plans my sister has lain, and every last one revolves around you and the Elements. You are her secret weapon, the Elements, her obvious one.” When she said she knew of the plans Celestia had for me I couldn’t resist asking the most burning question.
“You know who I am then?” The eagerness in my voice could not be disguised, and accordingly I did not try to hide it. Instead of answering my question, Luna walked past me and lay down on the balcony. She motioned for me to join her, and I obeyed without question. I sat a respectable distance from her and awaited her reply.
“Yes, Waya. I know your true identity, but I cannot tell you. There are many things that must be done, and in that process you must learn who you are on your own. Remember this though, who you were before does not define who you are now.” Her words took me on a rollercoaster of emotion. First the shooting climb of exhilaration, then the gut-wrenching drop of disappointment, and finally the level plane of contemplation. We sat in silence for a few moments, as it seemed she wanted her words to sink in, but then she spoke again, “You will be my right hoof, and at the same time you will serve Princess Celestia. I will call on you from time to time, but otherwise you shall be at my sister’s beck and call. This must be kept between the two of us, for she does not know I am altering her plans. If I did not alter them though, they would fail.” Her confidence in this matter seemed absolute, and it was not my place to question, so I remained quiet and waited for her to continue speaking.
She finally spoke again, “Your time is fast approaching Waya, and you must be ready. You will be thrust into Equestria’s spotlight, and I think you will shine, but you could just as easily wilt if you are not prepared. And now I must take my leave. I need to be ready for tomorrow, and you do to. Get your rest, for I have a feeling you will meet with more than Celestia.”
With those words we stood. I bowed to her, out of respect, but she shook her head and lifted me up. “No more bowing to me, and you shall call me by my name, not my title. When we meet like this it is on equal terms, and equals do not use titles. I may have wanted to be adored before, but I have learned my lesson now. What it cost has given me a new outlook on such things.” I couldn’t believe what she told me. This was a royal who had crossed the line, paid for it, and actually learned a lesson. That was rare among nobles, especially those who presume to have as much power as Princess Luna actually possessed. “Until we meet again in private Waya, remember what I have told you tonight. It will serve you well. Now, you must sleep.”
“Pri...Luna! They are beautiful.” I looked up to the star-filled night sky, taking in its wonder. Looking down from the sky I saw her pause and smile.
“Thank you Waya…now sleep well.” She walked out of the room and closed the door behind her. I found that I was exceedingly tired, much more than I was the night before. After I lay down on the bed I quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Light streaming in through the open doors of the balcony woke me moments before a hoof knocked on the hard wood of my room’s door.
“Time to visit Princess Celestia Pathfinder.” The sound of Shining Armor’s voice came through clearer than I thought possible. I declined to respond, but instead I stretched and walked to the door. I opened the heavy swinging door right before Shining was going to knock again. “Glad to see you’re awake. Now off to the throne room. Twilight and the other Elements are already on their way there.” The way he spoke was as if to another soldier. It was a firm and quick briefing, and it sufficed. I was happier this way, because idle chat didn’t sit all that well with me.
Silence marked the rest of our trek through the halls to the throne room. It allowed me to marvel at the architecture of the castle. So much had gone into this palace. Finally we reached our destination and I was ushered in by Shining and two guards. My wonder at the other parts of the castle couldn’t hold a candle to the amazement that the throne room instilled in me. The many colored panes of glass, the pillars that reached toward the heavens and ended in a high-arched ceiling carved beautifully. I may not be the most cultured pony, but I could respect craftsmanship when it was presented to me.
It took me a little while to remember what I was supposed to be doing there, and by that time both Princesses had smiles upon their faces. I quickly kneeled before the pair of them, and Princess Celestia spoke first.
“Rise Pathfinder.” I stood. “My student tells me that you’ve no memory of your past. None at all.” There was a look of amusement on her face that perplexed me, but I put it down to the fact that this had to be the easiest thing she’d done all week.
“Yes, Princess Celestia. That is correct. I can remember nothing but blurs of light and jumbled noises.” My reply was given a tone of utmost respect in order to please her. I hoped that this would win her to my side, but I was skeptical about the possibility of changing her mind if she chose not to help.
“I…” Before she could continue there was a large commotion outside the doors leading into the great hall portion of the palace. Whatever occurred happened quick, and we did not have to wait long to find out what it was. The doors to the throne room flung wide open as a group of wolves stepped through. They were all quite large, excepting one near the front who had a shifty gaze. The lead wolf was much larger than I; scars covered his face and body. His fur was a dark gray color, and his eyes seemed to be made of burning amber. Before he could speak a guard stepped through the door, his helmet on crooked and his spear snapped in two.
“I’m sorry Princesses. We tried to stop them. There overpowered us.” His voice was full of concern. It was clear he did not care about himself, only for the safety of the royals who lives were in his hooves. Princess Celestia looked upon him with a care filled gaze.
“It is okay Razor Wing. You did your best. Call for a relief unit and see that you and your men get to the infirmary.” Her voice was caring, yet there was no mistaking that an order had been issued.
“Yes Princess. As you wish.” Razor Wing closed the doors as he limped out. With that the lead wolf chuckled. It was a deep laugh. It was familiar, and at the same time it sent a shiver down my spine.
“I must give that group that they are rather brave, but their efforts were futile. There is no way they could have stood against even half our number.” His deep voice resonated in the chamber, reverberating off the walls in disturbing fashion. “Now, Celestia…I want the terms I laid down to be met! I want my son back!” The shift in the war-hardened wolf’s tone dropped the temperature in the room by several degrees. Princess Celestia’s did not betray any emotions, or at least none that I could pick up on.
“Chief Blood Warrior, I cannot give you your son, for I do not have him, and neither do the Griffons. You must accept that your son suffered some misfortune upon his travels. I am sorry for your loss, but you cannot blame it on a nation simply because you dislike them.” It was clear that she would not budge in this conversation, but it would undoubtedly carry on. I was, unfortunately, caught in between the two, for I hadn’t the presence of mind to move when they entered. The Chieftain laughed once again, only this time it was more menacing.
“Your lies do not fool me Celestia. I know that the Griffons took him, and they will soon use him as a bargaining chip to have this war come out in their favor. I won’t have it! If you don’t do something soon matters will be taken into my own paws, and you will not like the consequences of that.” The threat was anything but subtle. Celestia, however, took it in stride and refused to acknowledge it, instead issuing a threat of her own.
“You may do as you wish, but do please remember you are a guest in my palace. It also happens that I have the Elements at my disposal should you wish to see them in action. I assure you it is not something you want to see.” Twilight and the others stepped forward upon being mentioned, though Fluttershy did have to be coaxed forward by Rainbow Dash. Blood Warrior seemed unimpressed by this show, and for the third time he laughed.
“Since you will not cooperate, I guess I will just have to force it from you!” He took three long strides before jumping toward the Princesses. Without thinking I launched myself into the air to intercept him. I felt my shoulder make contact with his underside and we went tumbling to the ground. Luckily I landed on top. I quickly regained my sense of direction and did my best to pin him to the ground with one hoof while holding another over his face, ready to stomp down if necessary. A quick snort showed him I was not playing.
“Well, what a brave soul you are. A tip, if I may. Never threaten to do something if you aren’t prepared to act!” Suddenly I saw stars and felt myself flying through the air. Then I my body came to a halt as I hit something and fell to the ground. The pain was worse than it was two days before. My back hurt, there was a searing pain in the right side of my face, and my head pounded. Despite all this I tried to stand. When I managed to stand upright I promptly fell back to the ground. The Lupine Chief’s laughs rung out in the chamber, “You have heart! That is good! But who are you to challenge a Chief? Look at what your insolence brought down upon you!” The rest of the pack joined in his laughter. Celestia, however, would have none of it.
“How dare you attack one of my own subjects in plain sight, let alone in front of me! I want you out! Go back to your forests and mountains. You will get no prisoners from the Griffons! You will leave Equestria at once!” The danger in her voice was unmistakable. While this occurred, my vision cleared enough so that I could watch what was happening as well. Looking over to the Elements they were all standing firmly in place, but a couple did glance from time to time in my direction. I slowly moved my head in the hope that they would stay by the Princesses sides. Being banished from the kingdom seemed not to upset Blood Warrior in the slightest; it almost looked as if it pleased him.
“Now, my standard bearers, I believe is the time to reveal our new banner.” The twisted smile that accompanied his words did nothing to ease my mind. The light blue-winged dark blue crescent moon overlaid by a wand. All of this imposed on a black field with golden stars. Few ponies present reacted, but among those who did were the princesses, Twilight, and Shining Armor.
“I never thought to see those banners again. I had ordered them all destroyed.” The Princess of the Sun voiced her disbelief. This was the reaction Blood Warrior had been hoping for, as he grinned toothily.
“The Lupine have had enough of being under your hoof Celestia! These banners were hidden away from you at the end of the First Lunar Rebellion…in anticipation of the New Lunar Rebellion and the establishment of the New Lunar Republic!” His words mocked the princess openly, and he spoke treason in the Royal Palace. I couldn’t sit there and not do anything, so I tried to stand once again. This time I managed a few steps toward Blood Warrior. He simply smiled and sidestepped to let me fall flat on my face. His hearty laugh once again rang out before he said, “What is your name? You who are so eager to fight? I’d almost say you were a wolf with the fighting spirit that you have!” He took a step forward and pinned me to the ground with one of his large forepaws.
“I’m Pathfinder, and I’m an Earth pony.” I told him before I snorted in his face. This gesture of defiance merely earned me another blow to the head from his other paw. This time I didn’t move, but spots of light danced in front of my eyes.
“Another lesson Pathfinder. Know when defiance is useless and serves no gain. It will save you much trouble in the future.” His words, however much I disliked him, rang true. He wasn’t a foalish being. He really thought his rebellion would have a chance. Could that mean that it did? Otherwise why would he throw away the lives of his people? The questions milling around in my muddled mind were interrupted when Princess Celestia spoke once more.
“Chief Blood Warrior…stand down, or you shall not leave here. I will order your capture if you do not relinquish your foalish ideas of a rebellion!” Her mind was decided on this point, and I didn’t think that anything the Lupine leader could say would sway her. I was very wrong.
“Cut me down then! Let it be known that merciful Celestia is not so merciful after all! Remember, dear Princess, that while I have become Chief of all the tribes of the Lupine, I am not the only leader of the nation. Look in the pack I have brought with me. They are all warriors, and ones that who volunteered for the possibility to lay down their lives in service to the Republic.” Blood Warrior had to know he had her, and he put the last nail in the coffin by adding, “If I die, the Lupine will choose a new leader, and he will have more powers than I was ever given. Do not cut of one of the heads to a Hydra, not unless you’re prepared for the two that will sprout in its place.” Throughout his speech I couldn’t help but feel that something was wrong. Glancing up at the Princesses I finally realized what it was. Luna had not spoken a word. As if she read my mind, Princess Celestia turned to her sister and spoke.
“Did you know of this Luna? Did you know of the rebellion spreading amongst the Lupine? Please tell me you are not a part of this my dear sister.” The words seemed desperate for confirmation that her suspicions were wrong. Luna looked to her sister as I watched them, and after a long moment of silence she answered.
“No Tia. We knew not of what they were planning. All of what we knew was at your disposal.” The words were sincere, or sounded like they were. I felt that they were sincere as well, but my battered brain was having trouble keeping up with the state of things, so I could have easily imagined it. The Chieftain of the Lupine still stood with his forepaw pinning me to the ground. As he listened to Luna and Celestia converse, I couldn’t help but notice the curiosity in his eyes as he studied me. There seemed to be a gleam of recognition on his face, but it faded just as fast. His gaze was torn from my face when Celestia spoke once more.
“You will be allowed to leave. But make sure never to show your face in Equestria again. You will be treated as the leaders of the previous rebellion were, and possibly harsher.” The coldness in her voice was mixed with the resignation of having lost. She then turned to Shining Armor and said, “You may release the shield. They will be leaving immediately.”
“As you command Princess.” I could tell Shining didn’t like it one bit, but he released his hold on the magic shield and let it fall. Blood Warrior smiled with this order.
“The New Lunar Republic is rising, Princess Luna. It is being made for you to rule. All you must do is claim it. Keep that in mind.” His words were spoken as he looked down upon me a final time. Then, he took his paw off my chest. The renewed ability to breathe deeply came as a great relief, but this relief was short-lived, because for the third time, he clubbed me upside my head with his other massive forepaw. This was one time too many. I heard all the Elements react in their own way right before I blacked out from the repeated abuse.
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dun dun dun...........................................................................fucking politics
667895
Politics in Equestria...now 20% cooler than politics on Earth
668959i wonder what is the fox news for equestria
I hate the news on politics here, but this, this is crazy awsome
669883
Fox News...haha They are interesting to put it nicely.
Now you've got me thinking about this haha
670438
I agree about political news, but I like to stay current on it nonetheless
And Thank You!
670652by interesting you mean full of shit?
670969
um...well...yes. They are bad...
Poor Waya
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Yeah...He's getting to the point of punching bag almost...well, I guess he learned not to mess with Blood Warrior
I'll read the rest later... Calling it now though, Waya 'wolf' is the chiefs son, Celestia kidnapped him & turned him into a pony so she can use him against the chief. Celestia thinks its funny apparently based on her amusement... And I assume if Waya had used his real name the chief would have recognized him.
All in all someone should kill Celestia.
Man I'm even more violent then usual... must be the coffee
Razor Wing...
RazorWing...
RazorWing_GB...
OMG!
Machiavelli Celestia is how Equestria lives,
What punishment her nation receives, twice that she gives
Right, where is my Nikana? If shit hits the fan, I wanna slice up the instigators.