open The Tyranny of Princess Cadence

[longgone 873]

Goldie patted Zeta on the back and walked out.

 

"3rd and 9th, fall in!" The mass of soldiers dressed in blue army blouses and slouch hats formed a 4 rank deep line. "Right face!" Golden Age lifted his sword in the air "Forward...march!" 

 

The march to the Crystal Empire began.

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All he gave was a nod of acceptance to be the second in command and to take control of the regiment while Swordpoint was gone. It did feel nice to be a superior again, since all this time he has been under someone.

So he turned around and faced the 1st regiment.

 

"ALL OF YOU LISTEN UP.. There will be no cowards when we fight, so don't think TWICE of turning around and running for your life. You fight for Equestria, and Equestria only. UNDERSTAND? Now fall in and prepare to make the trek.

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@Funny Snout

"do not get use to the feeling you still cannot order me around and your command is only temporary" Avolon says wile hovering over Zeta's head "Not to mention I am probably thousands of years older than you so do not get cocky with me" finishing the sentence Avolon lands shakes out his wings.

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"It is temporary, but I am in command as of now. I can and will order my men to do what must be needed...

 

Zeta then gave a very serious face at toward Avolon and spoke again. "Being older has nothing to do with it. It is only the will to fight which gives the right to give orders and receive them. Now, if you want to march with us, then GET BACK IN LINE."

[Justin ZW 396]

Swordpoint landed gently on the clouds of his home. He unlocked the door and stepped inside, closing it behind him. "Rainbow... I have returned."

 

At once, the sound of flapping wings could be heard. Rainbow darted down the stairs and tackled him within seconds. "You're back! It's about time, too! I've been lonely here by myself!"

 

Swordpoint laughed and locked lips with her. When they pulled away, he stood up. "Rainbow, I'm afraid that I have some troubling news..."

 

Rainbow shook her head. "Oh, no! I don't even wanna hear it! Don't tell me you've got to go somewhere else AGAIN?!"

 

Swordpoint nodded gravely. "I'm sorry... I truly am. But there is a situation of grave importance. Equestria is in danger."

 

Rainbow held up her hooves. "What do you mean?!" She tapped her back hoof, clearly upset.

 

"I am sorry," Swordpoint chided, "but Princess Cadence has gone mad. She murdered Shining Armor, Rainbow, and now she wishes to advance an army upon us. I have been called to lead them in the defense of the kingdom."

 

Rainbow's jaw dropped. She began to shake, and would have fallen had Swordpoint not caught her. "Wha... there's no way..." she muttered. "That can't be true..."

 

Swordpoint held her close. "It is... and I have no choice. But I promise you that I shall return safely. I always have."

 

Rainbow scoffed. "Yeah, except for when you, y'know, DIED!"

 

Swordpoint hung his head. "In my defense... I gave my life willingly for you... and for the rest of Equestria. If I must give it again to keep you safe, I shall not hesitate."

 

Rainbow wrapped her hooves around him and began to cry. "NO! I won't let you do this to me! I don't want to see you die! Don't you get that I love you?! Doesn't that mean anything to you?! What's life worth if I have to go through it with a bunch of pain every day?!"

 

Swordpoint felt tears come to his eyes. "Rainbow... this is far more grand than just us. It is my duty to ensure that nopony must suffer as they did during the reapling invasion."

 

"Yeah, but..." Rainbow began, trying to fight back her tears. "If you die again... There's no bringing you back. I don't want to have to live without you... Please! I'm begging you! Don't do it! Just stay here!"

 

Swordpoint stifled a sob. "I cannot, Rainbow. You know this."

 

Rainbow hugged him tighter. "... yeah. I do. Just promise me... PROMISE me that you'll be careful." She gazed at him with teary eyes.

 

Swordpoint broke down at last and began to cry. "I promise, Rainbow," he managed to choke through his tears.

 

Rainbow let go of him at last. "Look... the sun is setting. Can't you at least spend one night with me? Please?"

 

"I..." Swordpoint stuttered. "Yes. I have missed you greatly. Zeta should be capable of commanding the troops until tomorrow."

 

Rainbow wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled at him. "Thank you."

 

He smiled back and the two went upstairs.

 

(Swordpoint will rejoin the army after a little bit. It won't be long, promise )

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@Funny Snout

"fine have it your way" Avolon says wile turning invisible "ill keep an eye on the sky... oh yah DO NOT ASK ANYTHING about my invisibility because your answer will be wouldn't you like to know" and all that is able to be heard is the gentle flapping of an animals wings.

The troop had been marching for 8 hours when they came to a small town Avolon coming down from they skys says "I think we should stop adn set up camp here we canot push your troops any longer" Avolon finishes flapps his wings experimentally and waits for Zeta to reply

(Zeta is not online so i am NPCing him)

"fine Zeta replied we will camp here for the night then set out in the morning early as possible got it?"

"i heard you" Avolon replied "i can hear you just fine ill go ahead and find a good area to set camp and ill find some places to get extra food"

The group of solders set up camp right outside the town and set up camp ate diner and set up a watch and went to sleep and in the morning ate breakfast and then started packing up there gear and when they finished they started to move out, at about 8 in the morning the group stoped for a rest break.

[Justin ZW 396]

(Just saying now that I'm not big on how that was handled ^, so if anyone has any problems with it, I'll willfully ask for this post to be deleted and request that this be handled differently.)

 

Swordpoint flew through the morning sky, with images from the previous night still lingering in his mind. He missed the feel of Rainbow's soft body against his, and he hated to worry her so. Every time he was sent away, he knew that there was a possibility that he would never return, and so did she.

 

Gathering energy in his wings, he used his magic to search for the energy signature of the royal guards. He found them quickly just outside a small town. As he began his descent, he began to wonder what could have corrupted Cadence to the point of insanity. She was always so kind... and she'd provided critical assistance to him and his companions during the reapling invasion. Pushing the thought from his mind, he landed just outside the camp. He calmly walked toward it when two of the guards spotted him.

 

"HALT! State your name and business!" they shouted.

 

"At attention, soldiers!" Swordpoint snapped.

 

At the sound of his voice, the guards promptly saluted. "Sorry, sir!"

 

Swordpoint chuckled. "Nothing to be sorry for. Well done, men. At ease." He entered the commander's tent to find Zeta staring down at a tactical map. Swordpoint stamped his hoof loudly. "Attention!"

Edited May 29, 2013 by Justin_ZW

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(( OOC- I prefer if both of you don't godmod my OC without my permission. Now, if you'll let me continue and when im off then wait... :I ))

 

 

The small troop soon arrived to a small village nearby. He watched as the villagers frowned upon them from occupying their small area, but at least a few of them smiled and waved.

All so far seemed to be going alright, and soon heard the voice of Swordpoint from afar. Most of the tents were set up already and there was a nice fire going, with the food being cooked on top. Zeta was in the big tent, looking down at the map to the Crystal Empire when suddenly he heard an order in front.

Slowly, he stood up and faced Swordpoint again. Not saluting or anything, but definitely at attention when he looked him in the eyes again.

 

"You are back."

Edited May 29, 2013 by Funny Snout

[Justin ZW 396]

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(Well, I suppose I can just edit the post, then. As I said in the message AND the thread, that could've been handled better.)

 

Swordpoint stared at Zeta. "Yes... I apologize for the delay. It is... difficult to leave loved ones when you are unsure if you'll ever see them again. Now, then... what is the status? Has there been any word on the movements of the Crystal Empire's Army?" He glanced around. "And where are Goldie and Avolon?"

[Super Derpy 535]

The Black Mares were galloping through the back roads and hidden alleyways as fast as their hooves could carry them. They had managed to get most important documents and gadgets out of the building and they were now heading to Crystal Dusks house.

God Damn how did they find us so quickly!

Crystal Dusk too a left onto Filly Ln. They were almost to her house.

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Chip Away grinned. She was in control of Canterlot's defenses! Canterlot's fate! Oh man, this is going to be good! She could just hand over the city to Cadence and get to control Canterlot for sure. Then she could boot off Celestia and force her to turn her into a wicked cool Alicorn, then kill Cadence and take over the rule of Equestria with an iron fist.

 

"Yes ma'am. I won't let you down." Chippy said, while thinking "Man, i'm going to let you down big time."

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@Justin_ZW

"Here" Avolon says materializing next to Zeta "Never known the felling of leaving a loved one/thing I never bothered with getting attached to anything. but in case you are afraid I have something up my sleeve that could help ease your worry's." As Avolon finishes he cringes as if something just hit him in the head.

 

((OOC: Justin_ZW look at the Faction chat page for info it could change the plot))

[Justin ZW 396]

Okay, guys, this is going to be closing, as we're rebooting the whole thing. There's a few of us collaborating to try to rework this with some changes such as the starting point, the story development, and the character regulations. As such, I'm requesting that this be locked.

 

Keep an eye out for the reboot. The OoC thread will go up first, of course. Those of you who were participating in this are more than welcome to apply for the new one, but until the thread is up, no promises of approval can be made.

 

Hope you don't mind me sort of "taking the reigns," @Super Derpy. I just want to get this all cleared up with everyone, in case anyone wasn't aware that the RP was closing and restarting.

 

While it is a shame that it had to come to this, I'd rather take it as a positive and see it as a way of making it better than before.