We stand united 1x1 Maple Bat

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Maple smiled, but they'd have to provoke the enemies first. "Alright let's go! Woody time for a Duet" Maple and the other charged forward Woody stopped time and ran onto of one of the mechs Maple below it. Both of them attack the bot at the same time, Woody with fire at the top and Maple with her electric claws attacking the legs. Ember and Festus moved to intersept attacks the two might take if the mech counterattacked

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"Good, that is the sign lads, open fire!" Betamor said over the radio.

The mech that had already been damaged a bit was trying to identify its attackers, which gave enough time for the squad to fire their rocket launchers straight at the mech.

As the 4 exploded straight into the mech, damaging it to such a point where it eventually fell straight to the ground and stopped working.

However, the 2 other mech's and soldiers started firing towards the squad.

"You 4 should switch between drawing their attention, switching 2 by 2 each time will be smart since the following 2 can surprise them, we are heading back behind cover." Betamor said.

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Maple kept moving around the mech and was about to get hit by it but Woody increased Maple speed with one of those glyphs he used earlier Maple easily made it away form the attack "Ember, Festus. Dragons maw!"

Ember then lept into the air with her sword with Festus below her, Festus used his sword to slash upward on the mech while Ember did the same but downwards. After which both dragons shoulder charged to mech full force.

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"Again, fire!" Betamor said trough the radio.

4 rockets again slammed into the now second damaged mech, destroying it from the combined attacks.

"Good work, wait hold on... Yeah, that mech is changing course, it's heading for us. You 4 deal with those soldiers, but don't stay in the open, it's not smart to do that against 40 opponents with guns." Betamor said trough the radio.

Betamor then started heading from cover as he started planting some sort of remote landmines.

"Watch and see how you deal with a situation the easiest way." Betamor said.

When the mech was getting closer, it eventually stepped on the landmines, while it didn't get destroyed, it fell over from the hill as it had no footing to back from the force of the explosions and so fell over.

Betamor ran over to the fallen over mech and started using some sort of tool to melt his way through the iron hatch of the vehicle, and then stabbed the soldier inside the mech with his combat knife.

"Can I get a medal for this kill?" He joked over the radio.

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Jack was waiting patiently for Celestia to return.

"Sure hope she comes back soon, i don't really think i should stay in the sun for that long, we are still in the desert technically." Jack noted.

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[Maple Bat 3,568]

Woody looked at all the soldiers "Maple! Ember!" He tossed a ball of fire which caught the middle of the soldiers one fire "Crimson hurricane!" Maple and Ember quickly moved in and started attacking the enemies just as fast moving in a circle pattern picking up the flames and spinning them around creating an intense heat. Just as fast as they started the two darted away where Festus was ready to cover them.

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Celestia eventually came back with the book "Here you go, Let's get back inside. You seem hot."

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It seemed that the soldiers seemed to be retreating back inside from the sudden flame attack.

"They seem to be regrouping, 6 of them died from that attack but 34 survived. I suggest we make use of this moment to figure out what we do next." Betamor said as he walked over to them.

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"Thanks." Jack said with a smile.

As he was inside, he eventually started reading, and thoroughly.

"Hmmm, this actually shows the members of the inner circle, it reads: Aliah, Moriah, Uraura, Auxilliria, Ysmos and Nadur. I only recognize 2 of these names, do you recognize any of these names Celestia?" Jack asked her with curiosity.

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Woody agreed, Maple, however, felt it wasn't time to stop and she charged the door.

Windphaser grabbed Maple with magic "Careful Maple. You go in there they might have a sniper. If they do... He might shoot straight through that core... Killing you instantly."

Maple flinched in fear "Right... Sorry."

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Celestia read the names and saw one she flinched and her eyes changed from the slight confusion to absolute horror, "M... My mother?! Jack! Explain what is the inner circle!"

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"They indeed will, at this point, they will be aiming all of their weapons at that door. Give me some time and I can try to create an opening, but you have to be PATIENT in order for this to work." Betamor said

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Jack looked utterly surprised at Celestia's sudden reaction.

"Well, it is some sort of peace council, they were there to try with universal peace, but they were most notable were trying to stop the most dangerous enemies that would threaten our very existence. They are composed of 6 members, individuals who were chosen for their outstanding traits, strength, intelligence, magic and so forth. They, however, kept many secrets, which includes technology, artefacts and relics all together, even spells that have been lost to everyone millennia ago. But so far we are not aware if they are any survivors of 6 besides being Moriah, who went into hiding." Jack explained, not really understand what Celestia meant with her mother.

 

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Maple seemed upset by the idea of waiting but even more so the idea of dying. Either way, there was a chance that she'd never see Fluttershy again... "Whatever jsut try to hurry."

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"She's gone, Jack... She died on a planet that got caught in a suns path... Her death wasn't when it was vaporized however it was..." Celestia stopped choking on the next words "Valtrek." She said Simply not really wanting to touch the matter at hand. "It was him... Why is this information important?..."

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"Wow, sorry to hear that..." Jack said with grief.

"But this information is very important, we might find resting places of ancient temples, some who might have been presumed dead, and most importantly, with very much luck, we could our triumph card." Jack said with a smile.

He then looked at Celestia, seeing her confused face.

"I am talking about an artefact that is so far only presumed legend. The Aurora of Life, an artefact so strong that it can turn the weakest individuals into unbeatable legends, well, in theory, that is. From what the legend goes, not everyone can wield it, I don't know what the exact requirements where but those who are not able to wield it would become unstable because of its sheer power. It's hard to explain what the artefact does, its powers are boundless, it is not limited by the vivid's of our imagination. Only 3 beings have managed to wield it in recorded history, one of the most notable once being Aliah, it is said that he wielded it like it was an extension of himself, and others would be in utter astonishment from the aura that was radiating with him. Well, the thing is... Aliah is already long dead, along with most of the members of the circle, except for Moriah. And who better to ask than one of them? But I guess this is where things get complicated... I am not exactly sure if his location is written in his diary, but whats even worse, Valtrek is after the artefact itself. We are but a complete joke to him, he only cares about finding that thing in the end, with the addition of burning the entire galaxy."

"He might be strong now, but imagine if he gets his hands on that artefact? With what he knows, there is a great possibility he might be able to wield it, if that happens, we might as well not fight anymore because then we are considered DEAD." Jack said with a sigh.

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"He won't find it." Evelyn said "and if he does well... He won't be able to use it. I personally am sure that only those with a pure heart can use it. Aliah, she wasn't the purest but was pure of heart, so imagine if someone with a childlike nature and true heroism was to use it. They wouldn't use it as an extension it would just become part of them like how if eldrich fuses 2 souls into one body only like four thousand times stronger."

"Wow..." Celestia said. "But what if you're wrong and a pure heart isn't necessary?"

Evelyn pushed that out of her thoughts. "If it isn't the case, well... He's not going to find it."

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"Wrong... It can't purity that is something that drives forth this thing, if it was, Valtrek would not bother in such a manner, he is pure evil. Keep in mind that is not just some toy that can be used as a weapon, I only know things about it that scholars know as well. It doesn't become part of the user, or at least not physically. Many describe it as a ball of almost crystal-like material, that shines at the colours of a sun. But what you are really holding, is raw energy, some tend to say it contains the powers of the entire race that came before these 3 subspecies, all of their powers being transferred into this thing as a final act, but perhaps even more... You know when you when in moments of a sudden great power boost that you start to think, this is unbelievable. I think that is the reason why no one else has managed to wield it, those who did try went mad from the power, their minds being unable to register its properties and cause a collapse. I think even Aliah didn't just stood up and decided to use it, he must have gone through decades or even a century in order to be ready for his mind to adjust to such a thing."

He then narrowed his eyes.

"If we ever happened to find it, I will be delivering it to the Eldritch homeworld personally, without anyone touching it, understood? I trust you all greatly but i would promise on my grave that I would prevent anyone thinking it would be a good idea to wield it like some weapon, because this artefact was never meant to even become public to stories, people end up getting ideas from that." He said.

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[Maple Bat 3,568]

"Why do you suddenly act like you know what you're talking about? A second ago you said that it was only a legend. AND you said you had no idea what the requirements to use it where. I suggest an Idea and you shoot it down as if you know it's that way?" Evelyn was confused now.

Celestia laughed quietly "She does have a point, Jack."

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Jack sighed.

"Look, I am trying to make sure that it won't go wrong. When you said *someone with a childlike nature and true heroism*, i know you were referring to Maple in particular with that, and what i absolutely don't want is that someone will get desperate and use that artefact as a last resort in a crisis. Even if everyone would promise not to use it, that wouldn't stop anyone from end up using in the heath of the moment, doubt my words but temptation is strong, and anyone who possesses emotion can be tempted to use it. Look at this example, if someone of us where to die, anyone of us who could end up being so enraged that they whould not CARE about the dangers and end up using it. The reason i wan't to bring that artefact to the Eldritch homeworld is so that it can be safeguarded until they have someone ready there. If you guys do not trust me with this, i won't be taking any of you to the its location, i won't be taking chances here, despite what anyone thinks, i am not going to gamble anyone's lives based on other opinions." he said.

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"Actually both of those siblings were not whom I was referencing but it was an equestrian..." Evelyn said, "I don't remember his name though... He was the youngest among the group though and he was with the one you call 'Ember' "

Celestia looked at him "Festus?" Celestia actually thought about it for a second "Maybe... Well I won't let anyone use it if you think it's dangerous Jack," Celestia stomped on the ground " You are NOT going alone however that is final. It's too risky since Valtrek could easily be there too."

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"You are right, I am just particularly afraid that someone would end up using it. If there is one thing I learned from my father it is that to much power will become your undoing, especially when you are using raw power if he hadn't told me that I wouldn't be stressing so much on this. To be honest, here there might be a chance that even at the Eldritch homeworld there won't be anyone who can wield it properly, only safe way someone could wield it is by doing a mind wipe, but that method is just pure lunacy, I just cannot imagine what method Aliah used in order to do something like this.. It's a mystery that many are trying to solve." Jack said.

"There might even be a chance that only magic users could use this, but even that wouldn't stop a non-magic user from going crazy of the radiating power, I don't know how exactly it functions. But from a guess, it could be from a similar way to how similar weapons have enchantments. Some blades, for example, have this enchantment that gives them a specific benefit, while this is not with all enchantment, with some, it tends to lure those who cannot resist the extra power of it." He said.

"I just sure everyone else will agree with this decision. Have any of you ever heard the term *Thoughts made manifest?*, as in toughts becoming a reality? I think that is one of things that the artefact is capable of, with no bounds at that, so you can probabbly imagine why i want to keep it away from others."

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Windphaser got tired of waiting on Betamor's plan. "Betamore open that door and trust me. I've got an Idea." His magic aura started to glow around the handle of his blade.

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Celestia shook her head "I've already put my hoof down. Someone is going with you and that's that." Celestia sounded a bit angry now. "If you go alone you will get hurt and maybe even worse. So someone's going with you. But listen, Jack what is more important that possible legend... or Cyril?"

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"'Alright, mind telling me that idea before we do anything? I have been thinking my original plan over a bit, but if I hear yours, we can do a straight after yours on that. Since they know we are here, they won't be taking it easy upon us, but I had the idea that Festus and Maple go in the front, acting a strong spearhead, Festus uses his shield while Maple uses her body to shrug off the bullets, Woody could act as a support for additional help while Ember, attacks them via a surprise while they are focused on the main group, could your plan fit in this?" Betamor asked him.

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"I am not against anyone going with me now, but you know my answer to that last one Celestia... I would put Cyril above it without a doubt, but how can I not think about this thing? If there is a possible chance where my race has a chance of survival without having to sacrifice itself in the end, then that would be something any of us would take up in the end. Because this very legend is a thing that has forged an entire new devotion to hope, we idolize such legends because we live  to those things. What about Starswirl the Bearded? Doesn't he inspire hope to any of you? Hasn't he ever come up with things that saved all of your lives, perhaps a handful at the least?" Jack asked.

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"If I tell you you're not going to belive I can do it. I'm going to draw fire and then you can blow them out of there. But it's a bit more than that. I can deflect the bullets mid-flight so they don't hit me or anyone behind me. While I do Maple, Ember and Festus can go inside and then do as they please." Wind phaser said he was planning on just knocking the shots into the air or ground "So if you could please open the door. Woody, I'll also need that haste spell you can use."

Woody nodded and started singing a rapid song causing Windphaser to glow a golden color. 

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"Well... He's done a lot. But Starswirl... Well, he went mad at one point... When he did his morality kind-of disapeard, he lost friends and family, becoming lonely and creating Discord. The spell he used to create discord... We have no Idea. You'd imagine knowing that he created a creature that has tried to take over the world twice wouldn't be something we praise but... Then again... He is on the side of harmony now."

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"Can you really blame me? We usually don't have spellcasters or magicians around us, even an Eldritch being among us tends to be a rare case, but I am not going to doubt you here either, you do what you do best." Betamor said.

He then called 4 soldiers of his squad.

"Put some charges on the door" He ordered as one of them started planting explosives on the big door.

After a bit of counting down the door exploded, wich behind it revealed to be around 64 soldiers aiming at the now broken door, one of them had braced a heavy machine gun on a wall for extra measure.

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"That's.. wow, I guess that does sound pretty tense." Jack admitted.

"To be fair i never seem to remember my own objective at moments, but things just seem dire. I will soon have to liberate a planet, study alot of things in this diary and also figure out what voice in my head is... Perhaps my birth was envisioned for this, they could have seen glimpses of the future, perhaps not all but just some, I know my father was capable of doing that." Jack said with a sigh as he rested his head on the table.

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Windphaser drew his blade and closed his eyes as he waited. His horn started glowing a golden color he was doing something... Waiting on them to fire at him he focused on the environment and the sounds coming from it. HE stood completely still like a statue ready to react at the sound of a bit hitting the floor.

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"No matter what Jack your future is never decided for you." Celestia disagreed "You get to decide your future so never worry about that. But somethings bugging you in particular... what is it?"

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The soldiers started firing at Windphaser from all directions, it was pretty massive with so many enemies doing it.

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"I.... I am afraid some might leave me, I grow attached to others quickly, but once they are gone... I just don't want that to happen. Something has been telling me things and it just got me nervous." Jack admitted.

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Windphaser started hitting the bullets with the flat part of his blade but there was more to it than that it seemed 'echos' of him were also doing it too. The echos would vanish after blocking them but still, he was doing well. "GO! NOW!"

Maple and Ember quickly moved to the door and waited for the soldiers to have to reload their weapons.

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"None of the equestrians are going to leave you especially not Luna. You need to decide how worth if your ideas are worth it to you or not" Celestia said intensely.

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"Not just Equestrian's, i have more who i care about outside Equestria. I think you all know who i am talking about." Jack said with a sigh.

"If she won't come with us then my mind is made up, i would be staying here. That question is going to decide it for me, i am not saying goodbye to her." Jack said

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"Quickly move!" Betamor called out as the squad of soldiers started rushing in and gunning down the enemies.

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Maple and Ember ran in before any of the soldiers did. Both of them started to attack enemies that where more selective of who they aimed at such as snipers or just any that weren't just firing.

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"And that would be?" Celestia said reasing a brow "Are you talking about Evelyn? She already said she'd go with you off the planet if you could manage to get a *ship* but for now we're stuck here..."