The War Horse Farmer

[GameytheGeemer 147]

Chapter 1 Promoted

 

 

 

 

It was a quiet morning at the Canterlot Military Boarding House. But then again, it was before lights on. And as our story would have it, Second Lieutenant Chain Mail was being considered by Princess Celestia herself for a rise in rank. But, there was doubt in her decision, so she would put him through a bit of a test. And so the decision to send Chain to Ponyville was made official.

 

12:00 Month 5/12 Day 30/48

 

"Second Lieutenant Chain Mail," one of the snow white royal Pegasus guards said bursting into the training hall. "You have been called to an audience by Princess Celestia. Come with us now." He continued with his summons. And there was a lot of murmuring in the hall. One of the soldiers summoned by Celestia, this was rare indeed.

 

"Might I ask what I'm being called for?" A gray unicorn said, walking forward to the head of his platoon. This was Chain Mail.

 

"I don't have that information. She just summoned Second Lieutenant Chain Mail, which I presume is you. Now I repeat, follow me." The guard, who was just doing his job said and walked off into the palace gardens right above the training hall where soldiers fought and were soldiers all day to keep their body sharp as the swords they used. And so, with out having much choice Chain followed the guard.

 

And so, when they got to the throne room Chain bowed his head in reverence. The guards did the same as they walked in. "Second Lieutenant Chain Mail, I've decided to tell you this news personally as there's a catch. When you are back on active duty, you will be from here on out a First Lieutenant." The princess said in her usual toying voice, seeing if the soldier would catch on to what she hinted at.

 

"So, how long am I on suspended duty?" Chain asked, he had a hint of disappointment that he was being sent on vacation. He never cared for inaction, but he also didn't care for war. So, he was in an unusual situation.

 

"Oh cheer up. I'm sending you on a one year vacation to learn about civilian life for a change, because if I remember you were only a colt when you joined the military." The white princess said with a heartfelt and genuine and motherly smile. "Besides, I think that you'll like it."

 

"If you say so." He said, leaving to make the necessary preparations. He didn't want to know where he was going to end up for the next year. For once he wanted a good surprise. He packed his few essentials, some food, some water, and his sword as he got to the exit port. He was annoyed, good life, good men, and he was being moved to a new place. Never the best of situations. So, he climbed onto the royal chariot awaiting him with two Pegasus waiting to pull him.

 

"So, the big Chain's finally getting shipped out. Take it you know where-" One of the two said, Chain was laying down so he didn't know which one.

 

"Yeah, but I don't want to know where I'm going till I get there. Well, no need to drag this out any more than it needs to be. You should probably start driving." Chain finished for the driver.

 

And like that, all of three of them were off.

 

 

I am going to be posting chapters here before I post them on my fanfiction.net account. Feedback is always appreciated, and I know that the chapters are really short right now. Sorry about that.