LunaSqueak: adventures of a Lunar Guard

by Kaliann25

The military games

The military games

It was the moment of truth. Both Luna and Pip were standing in front of Pip’s home ready to talk with the Squeak family and introduce Luna as Pip’s marefriend.

Luna looked at Pip, who shrugged as it was no big deal.

“Nervous?” asked the stallion.

Luna giggled and nodded. “Maybe a bit.”

Pip sighed. “Huh, don’t be. Believe me, I just got the worse part. This is the easy stuff.”

Luna gave Pipsqueak a quick kiss and hey knocked at the door.

Dairy Squeak received the couple with a bright smile.

“Piper! So glad to see you! Princess Luna, always a pleasure. Thank you for taking care of my little troublemaker. He can act crazy from time to time, but his heart is in the right place.”

Pip sighed in annoyance but Luna just giggled and hugged Pip under her wing. “Don’t worry! That’s one of the many reasons why I love him so much.”

Pip rolled his eyes but he smiled. He had a long day ahead, but he was with the ponies he loved.

As for Luna, she was feeling at home. Back when Pip was a foal the family always welcomed her. She even foalsitted the young colt from time to time after they met the first Night Night.

“Princess! It’s so nice to see you!” greeted grandpa Middle Squeak, offering a tray of cheese. “I hope you like it, we’ve been aging this for generations! We save this for especial occasions. And my grandson’s first marefriend is a very especial occasion!”

Princess Luna thanked the grandpa and smiled at him. She tried it and it was delicious.

“Oh Boss! This is delicious! I see that the dairy business is on fire!”

“Oh it is!” assured Middle Squeak proudly. “Or at least it was before certain pony whose name I won’t mention come and decided to end generation after generation of…”

Luna nodded awkwardly and took another piece of cheese.

“I have to congratulate you Mister Squeak. It seems that your family puts your hearts and souls on what you do. If Pip puts half of the passion you put in your business into being my soldier there wouldn’t be more protected Princess than me.”

That worked, Middle Squeak laughed proudly as Dairy sat on her sofa and invited the couple to join them.

The two of them exchanged a look, it was the real moment of truth.

“So Princess Luna, you and my son?”

Luna nodded. “Yes Miss Squeak. I know it sounds strange and even inappropriate since he is practically a childe compared with me but I love Pipsqueak and nothing would change that.”

Pip rolled his eyes “And you had to mention that.”

“Well, you’re about to turn nineteen. You are a kid even for me.”

Pip couldn’t help but look away.

“Dear don’t be like that. This is something we need to address. Princess I am a bit worried of how you feel about Piper. He is barely becoming an adult, you even foalsat him when he was a little.”

Princess Luna nodded.

“Those are the same worries Pip had back when I confessed my feelings. The very same reasons he was not sure if he should accept my feelings. But in the end, I told him that I couldn’t help to notice how the sweet little child from yesterday became the handsome stallion of today.”

Dairy could only smile. “Who would say that Piper would grow up to become such a playcolt!”

Pip giggled nervously. “Well, I was able to gain a Princess’ heart and also a coworker was hitting on me until I started to date Luna officially.”

Luna frowned.

“Don’t remind me! If it wasn’t that she is my soldier I would send nightmares to Acid Javelin.”

Pip calmed her down. “Take it easy. She ended up making out with Cold Fusion.”

“For real? She can’t decide who she wants?”

“Actually she was so drunk that she couldn’t tell who I was. But good old Cold liked it. I hope he makes the next move soon.”

Dairy cut them off. “Come on you two! Don’t start fighting now that you’re visiting.”

“You are right.” said Luna. “I am happier than ever with Pip and that’s all that matters.”

“And me with Luna.”

Dairy sighed happy that the discussion ended there and continued teasing her son.

“So Pipsy, have you take her already to eat ice cream, and to your favorite hayburger chain? What about the date at the amusement park?”

Pip’s face turned red but he accepted the teasing with the stoicism of the Lunar Guard. The Princess laughed as she answered Pip’s mother.

“Two out of three. There’s no amusement park nearby Canterlot. But we we’ve been at the teather.”

Pipsqueak sighed. “Don’t remind me!”

Luna giggled as grandpa Middle Squeak cut them off.

“I get it, I get it. You two are happy with each other. You know what would make you happier? To run the family business!”

After that the family spent a nice afternoon together.

But Dairy was still worried about the whole ordeal about Luna taking care of Pip since he was little. She did not understand how did she changed the way she looked at her old playmate just like that. But for the moment they seemed to be comfortable with each other. Pip was just Pip and Luna was only Luna.

“I wish you the best.” said Dairy at the moment to say goodbye.

“Thanks mom!” smiled Pip. “Thank you for everyone.”

“Yes, thank you Miss Squeak.” said Princess Luna bowing to the earth pony mare.

“Oh, come on! No need to be so formal! We are practically family now!”

They all hugged and in the end the couple walked back to the train station. Luna wanted to use her personal carriage but Pip refused to be transported by fellow Lunar Guards.

“Hey, is something in your mind Luna?” asked the soldier.

“Is just that of all the things your family could ask they never mentioned the fact that you are a mortal and I’m a…”

Pip raised an eyebrow. “Why would they ask that? You know my family, they won’t ask such thing. Why would they?”

Luna nodded. “Yes I guess so. Your family has always been a bit peculiar.”

“Did you wanted them to ask that?”

“Is just that you and all your family seem to be really calmed about it.”

“Do you want me to worry about it?” asked Pip.

“No Pip, I don’t want you to waste your time thinking about it. But is not normal.”

Pisqueak sighed. “Luna, as you said I don’t want to waste my time thinking about it. I just plan to enjoy our time together. My grandma always said that worry is a waste of imagination. If I am too worry thinking about things that don’t matter, how could I enjoy our romance?”

Luna nuzzled him.

“Thank you Pip! Thank you for being you!”

The other day went as usual. After a quick shower Pip’s group went to check on the day’s assignment.

But today things would be different.

Today their captains the Black Swordsman and the Lightning Flash were in front of the assignment board before the anxious cadets.

“What’s going on?” asked a nearby solder.

The other soldier sighed,

“You are new aren’t you? I wish I was in your place.”

“Why?” asked Pip.

Then the Black Swordsman called for everypony’s attention-

“Hey everypony! I know you are excited but you must control yourselves!”

Then the Lightning Flash advanced with her signature strength and grace.

“It is time. In a month and a half the Princesses we’ll be having the Military Games. In ten years since we started this tradition we haven’t been beaten a single time and we have to remain this way. I’ve heard that General Armor from the Crystal Guard is doing the impossible to make sure he and his guards win this year, we can’t lower our guard. We have to train really hard in order to keep the victory.”

The Black Swordsman nodded. “Remember we can only take so many guards. If you want to win the privilege to perform during the Military Games you have to prove yourselves in training.”

The Royal Guard shouted in excitement.

“Alright see you in training. Now go to your assignments, except for the new cadets. You come with us!”

Pip, Cold Fusion, Quick Storm, Acid Javelin and Reality Slash followed their captains.

“You are the only ones who have your place assured in the Military Games. This is the final rite of passage for the Lunar Guard. You have to prove you earned your place at the Lunar Guard in front of everypony at the military games.”

“I hope that you’re ready because this is not going to be easy!”

The new cadets saluted excitedly.

“Sir yes sir Mister Black Swordsman, Miss Lightning Flash!”

The two captains nodded pleased.

“That’s the excitement we want. Now go to your assignments and see you in training.”

With that the new cadets did as they told and waited for the night to train. Everypony was excited, warming up or preparing their weapons.

Challenges were shouted all over the barracks. Everypony was prepared to prove their strength on the training arena.

“You newbies are lucky! Last year I was there, and kicked lots of solar and crystal flanks. But then I was knocked by a crystal solider. Dang it, it hurt but it worthed.”

And then it started. The ponies started their training, crossing swords with their partners. And this time their fights doubled the intensity.

And after the first of many training days, all the soldiers ended up exhausted.

As usual Princess Luna waited for Pip on the barracks but she couldn’t help but frown when she noticed e had a black eye and he was limping.

“Pipsy! What happened to you?”

“I was training. Remember that the Military Games are around the corner.”

Luna sighed. “Oh, right. I really enjoy the event but I can’t help but worry about you.”

“You know this is part of being a soldier.”

“I know Pip, you are a soldier and this is part of the military life.”

The rest of the days were as intense as the first one. All the guards in the castle waited anxiously for the training. Their assignments felt eternal both for Lunar and Solar Guards. Everypony just wanted to train and prove they were worthy to be on the games. The greatest honor among the Royal Guards.

Then the group that would participate was announced. Following tradition, the guards who would take part on the Games would rest during the day before so they could be ready for the day.

And of course Luna and Pip spent the day together.

“You are going to do great on the battlefield Pipsy. I just know it!”

“I’ll do my best. After all this is my first year.”

“Yeah, it’s been a whole year already. I wish you the best. We’ll celebrate after the games okay?”

Pip smiled to her. “I’ll be looking forward for it.”

With that they kissed under the moonlight and Pip went to sleep. Also as an especial courtesy for her soldiers, Princess Luna made sure that their sleep was twice as repairing.

Finally at the next day, Pip, Reality Slash, Acid Javelin, Quick Storm and Cold Fusion joined the other selected guards and headed to Canterlot Stadium.

…

As usual for the Military Games, Canterlot Stadium was full.

The Four Princesses of Equestria entered proudly on their private seat box escorted by the only Royal Guard that didn’t participate on the Games because they were relatively new. The Guard of Friendship. The three Princesses have asked Twilight Sparkle if she wanted to get more members for her Royal Guard but she kindly refused.

Then the two side entrances of the stadium opened allowing the Crystal Guard and the Solar Guard to enter.

Captain Shining Armor and Co-Captain Flash Sentry were at the head of their squad, flanked by their lieutenants Pink Diamond and Rose Quartz.

As for the Solar Guard, they were leaded by the legendary hero who carried the weapon that destroy evil. Captain Master Sword, and his right hoof Hylian Shield, famous for his unbreakable defense. They were flanked by their lieutenants, Majora and Skyward Sword.

The two groups glared at each other ready for the challenge.

But then the main entrance opened and everything turned silent.

They were here. The invincible Lunar Guard.

Both Crystal and Solar Guard glared at the newcomers, who smiled in return.

Leaded by the Black Swordsman who carried his famous swords on his back, Elucidator and Dark Repulser. At his side was his wife and Co-Captain, the Lightning Flash who carried her famous weapon Lambent Light.

Then flanking them were Leafa from the clan of Sylf and Sinon, the cold-hearted snipper who prepared her ballista Hecate ready to fight.

Black Swordsman and Lightning Flash gave the other captains a quick nod and smiled. The other two captains grinded their teeth, but accepted the silent challenge. Today would be the day were they proved to the Lunar Guard that they were not invincible. Today would be the day when they would finally defeat them.

Princess Twilight cleared her throat and announced the beginning of the event.

“GUARDS YOU KNOW THE RULES! THIS IS A BATTLE ROYALE! ALL THE GUARDS WOULD FIGHT EACH OTHER UNTIL THERE ARE NO RIVAL GUARDS LEFT!”

Finally the leaders unsheathed their swords and aimed them to each other.

“LET THE GAMES BEGIN!”

The Royal Guard crossed swords. The Military Games have started.

And thanks to the magic mirrors prepared by Princess Twilight Sparkle the audience could see the battle from all angles.

From the ground unicorns and earth ponies fought with all their might as the pegasi where fighting on the air trying to knock each other down.

Most of the pegasi used swords, trying to emulate Black Swordsman’s signature move, the double blade. But there was a notable exception.

Acid Javelin was flying around doing her best to evade Solar and Crystal pegasi, and shooting enemies with her ballista, becoming a great help for her fellow guards and a priority target for the other guards.

She realized when she eluded a fierce attack from Shining Armor himself.

“Somepony take her down!” he commanded.

Pink Diamond aimed his horn to Acid Javelin when she felt a sword on her armor. She turned to see Cold Fusion aiming his sword at her.

The veteran soldier grinned and used her horn to create a flash of light to blind the Lunar rookie. That worked and as Cold was disoriented she stabbed him right at the forehead and he disappeared. She didn’t kill him, of course. The weapons were enchanted to teleport the soldiers out of the arena after they received ‘lethal’ damage.

Pink Diamond celebrated her victory by doing a small victory dance when she felt a blade piercing her right on her chest. She looked at the weapon. It was a long pink blade with an stylized scabbard that looked like rose petals. She knew this blade.

Astonished Pink Diamond looked at Rose Quartz who seemed as shocked as she was.

“Why?” asked Pink.

Rose could only aim her hoof right behind Pink where she saw a Solar Guard who just dodged Rose’s attack causing her to accidentally eliminate her companion.

“Sorry,” mumbled Rose as Pink Diamond started to fade away.

“No one can ever find out we did this.”

And she faded away.

In the meantime, Hylian Shield have raised his shield trying to resist the brutal double blade combo from the Black Swordsman. Elucidator and Dark Repulser scratched the shield mercilessly trying to force an open-.

“Star Burst… STREAM!”

Hylian Shield responded with his signature move, the shield-attack. That made Black Swordsman to lose his balance and he fell on his back. Hylian Shield smiled, he would get rid of this pony once an for all when several arrows pierced him.

Behind him Quick Storm was holding Sinon, who was holding her Hecate. She recharged and shot again eliminating Hylian Shield who already sighed resigned to his fate.

Black Swordsman thanked the assistance and took his swords to continue fighting.

Reality Slash was flying swinging his ninjato called Katana looking for targets. His fighting style was very simplistic, he stabbed and then flew away. He wasn’t sure if he eliminated ponies or not, all he wanted was to weaken the enemy. This also allowed him to have a general view of the battlefield, when he noticed something was wrong.

A Solar was beating up a Lunar guard. But he wasn’t using his sword but his bare hooves and the other was doing his best to defend himself but he could not block the brutal attacks. He wasn’t competing, he was just torturing the poor soldier.

Slash shook his head, he had to do something since the lunar guard being beaten was no other than his friend Pipsqueak. And the one beating him was Ragnar.

“What’s the matter Squeak? I thought the Lunar Guard fight to win!”

Ragnar was smiling. He wanted to teach this rookie a lesson since they met, and everypony was too busy with their own fights to notice.

Acid Javelin noticed this too and after exchanging a look with Reality Slash the two of them charged to Ragnar and Pip. Reality stabbed Ragnar on the back of his head as Acid eliminated Pip so he could be sent to the infirmary.

They were about to rejoin the main battle when Acid noticed the incoming attack and ducked. But Reality was not that fast and ended up with a spear on his stomach.

He faded away and materialized right in front of Princess Luna, who was trying to reanimate the unconscious Pipsqueak.

“Pipsy! What happened with you? Pipsy!”

Reality sighed. “Sorry we didn’t realize earlier Princess. A solar had a feud with our friend and took advantage of the event to beat him up. We took care of him already but he was able to beat Squeak before we reacted.”

“Thank you Slash. Thank you for stopping this on time. This solar would pay. Do you know who he is?”

“Ragnar, the one you had to expel from the Lunar Guard.”

“I know who he is. He’ll pay. Thank you.”

…

When Pip opened his eyes the first thing he saw was Luna.

“Oh Pipsy!” cried the Princess.

Pipsqueak tried to stand but he was forced back in the bed by Luna’s magic.

“No Pip, you have to rest. The doctor said you can’t do any excessive effort!”

The colt shook his head angrily. “No, no, no, no! I have to find Ragnar and kill him!”

“No Pip, that counts as an excessive effort.”

“I don’t care! I’ll shove my sword on his mouth now that the games are over!”

“I understand your frustration. But this time I took care of him. He had been fired from the army and he’ll not sleep well in a long time.”

Pipsqueak sighed in annoyance. “Damn it!”

“Aren’t you happy Pip?”

“No, I wanted to punch him at least once. But he caught me off guard and he is an incredibly good fighter. Dam it.”

Luna kissed him on the forehead. “I was so worried about you Pip. Seeing you unconscious and bleeding was the worse that I’ve experienced so far. Thanks Boss you have such good friends that helped you when you were in need.”

“I’ll have to thank them later. So how long I’ll have to stay in bed?”

“A few days. I’ll take care of you personally.”

Pip only smiled. “Thank you very much Luna. I love you.”

“I love you too!”

Then Pip asked, “Hey we won?”

“Of course we won! Poor Shining Armor, but he’ll get over it. He always does.”

Author's Note:

So this is another chapter with some references showing the greatest tradition of the Lunar Guard. This event is mentioned over and over on Chaos: the Age of Spike. I hope you liked it and as usual,

Read ya’ later!