My Little Pony Destroyers are Magic.

by CommonDash

Monitor

Hey Luna, did you see the new design?” Celestia asks

“You mean the one for the ship my student has dubbed the Monitor?” Luna asks

“Yeah that one, it would make all of the new ships obsolete,” Celestia says

“Actually aren’t our spies telling us that the prench are not even bothering to build Ironclads?” Luna asks

“Yes, so why would we need to upgrade the current ships.” Celestia asks

“Well the Monitor looks much too small to be a deep water vessel, maybe it is meant for coastal defense?” Luna asks

“ I still don't like this rapid increase in weapons technology. The gun has only just replaced the crossbow and that had been our go-to weapon for centuries.” Celestia says

“That is true sister but the march of progress is forever moving forwards. Luckily Most of the designs have been updated to using magic rather than burning those horrible fuels which would pollute our skies and make the rainbow factory produce acid by accident.” Luna says

Celestia nods as a letter crudely wrapped and the wax seal hastily applied, appears in a green flame in front of her.

“Spike…” Celestia says out loud

Her magic tears open the letter feeling the urge to breathe fire as she reads the letter.

“Some changelings just tried to assassinate Twilight, She is off to see Thorax to see if she can get any info on Red-eyed Changelings,” Celestia says

Luna looks at her sister a little scared after all, after 1000 years of ruling she was rather good at holding her temper however when it came to her students and family. The reaction would be… What did her student call it? Atomic?
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Taylor felt her whole body shiver as she entered the changeling nest.
The cold dark and wet cave was home to all sorts of insects. In fact, Taylor’s own crew loved the place dearly.
“Twilight Sparkle. My old friend, do you have any clue what you have done?” Thorax asks

“What did I? Thorax. I was attacked in my home! What do you mean by what I have done!” Twilight shouts

“Why can I feel all of you?” Taylor asks

It was almost like her bug-controlling powers which had been surgically removed were coming back. Yet that couldn’t have been possible since her tumor which housed the shard of the Erdrich horror had been surgically removed by Contessa’s bullet.

“Because you little Filly is very much like a changeling queen according to our senses,” Thorax explains.

“I refuse to believe that,” Taylor says

“Taylor here is my adopted daughter. What do you mean by she feels like a changeling to you?” Twilight asks

“She should feel the magic. It should be instinctual to her.” Thorax proclaims

Taylor is however frozen in place, the look of shock and disgust clear on her face. Golden Morning, When she had lost herself to her powers. I discovered that the ultimate form of her powers allowed her full control of other parahumans.

“I will never once again use those skills,” Taylor says with finality

“You should try it just once, if you are to be a queen it is your birthright,” Thorax says unaware of the land mine he had decided to play frisbee with.

“I am not so certain if that is a good idea,” Twilight says echoing Taylor's own sentiments.

“Nonsense reach out to any of the drones in here, we would welcome a friendly queen with open arms,” Thorax says

Taylor reaches into herself, and finds a connection with the drones much like the one she has with her crew… Just like the one she had with her swarm.

“I can feel it, however, I refuse to use it. Now tell me why those lings with Red eyes tried to assassinate my mother.” Taylor growls.

“Well, It’s breaking a treaty with the other hives yet you are a queen, so it should be okay… If their eyes were red it was likely the red Hive. Their hive feeds on anger, and they like to provoke it whenever possible. Though usually, their hives stick to the Gryphish nations.” Thorax explains

“Did they instigate the current war?” Taylor asks

“I honestly couldn’t tell you,” Thorax answers.

“What did they hope to achieve by attacking my home?” Taylor asks

“Well, all I know is Queen Administrator Skitter won’t be doing what she usually does, Let the Elements of Harmony Handle this one Taylor,” Twilight says, patting the top of Taylor's head.

“I feel like I should get a say,” Taylor objects.

“Nope, that won't be happening. You faced the last evil guy and you actually killed him. This time it’s our turn!” Rainbowdash says

“You just want to hit them with the Rainbow Laser.” Taylor deadpans.

“Obviously! the rainbow is like 80% cooler than your glowing rocks.” Rainbow clarifies
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Meanwhile in Prance.

“Neighpoleon sir. We managed to recreate the devices from the schematics that our spy brought back.”

“Well, let's get our best armorer, and have us a demonstration then,” Neighpoleon announces with glee.

Author's Note:

I would like to thank Horsepower for agreeing to be the hoof editor. Though he hasn't made it to this chapter yet, and I haven't had time to update and fix the old chapters just yet.
Anyways Im back from vacation so expect more chapters this month.

Comments

[Black-Hole-Sons]

I wish the characters were a little longer. But I will understand if you have little time to spare to make chapters longer.

[Spc jacko]

I too would like the chapters to be longer.

[SilentMech]

Okay, on making longer chapters, I have good news and bad news. Good news, this chapter should be at least two scenes longer, maybe four. Bad news, it should be longer because Rainbow managed a Pinkie and no one noticed.

[DingoAte]

“Neighpoleon sir. We managed to recreate the devices from the schematics that our spy brought back.”

Oh no people are about to die and I’m pretty sure they’re going to be French

[CommonDash]

Yay writers block I don’t want to force a chapter out for this story because I feel like that could hurt the over all narrative. I guess that the problem when I don’t have an over all idea for the arc and instead do slice of life style chapters