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(dat responce Saronyx.) Spitfire Watched as the ponies ahead of her were placed on the platform, The magic activating and Placing the battle suits upon them. She Felt pain sting through her mind, something had happened. She glaced over her shoulder as the line moved up. She heard Carmus yell for her to Slow them down. She had no idea what to do, what could she do? She glanced back and saw that she was next. The raptor technisions waited for her to step on the platform, She refused to do so. Eventually they became impatient, Spitfire stood in place, [colour=#FFD700]"Cant you all see that we cant hope to survive there!? They had set up far long ago than we ever knew they were there! This is not the way to approach this and you all know it! I know you want to Help The common good of everypony and i know you have a duty but listen to me! What use are you if your lost before the ball even gets to roll?" [/colour]She said to them all. Some looked at her with understanding, some just kept their gazes low. While others became angry at her for her attitude. Spitfire stood before the platform trying to stall longer. She was just about out of time when Jet Stream stepped in. [colour=#FFD700]"Oh thank the stars youre here Commander." [/colour]She said to him. [colour=#ADD8E6]"Hey Sargent! We have a job to do! Like it or not we have to obey orders and thats what we will do! If the Generals wish for us to go in then by Luna we are going to do it!" [/colour]One of Her Squadmates yelled. Spitfire looked to him [colour=#FFD700]"But thats just it! We are soldiers but we have opinions as well! We have lives to live! I would follow all of you to Tarterus and back as long as the goal was in reach! If it wasnt i would have tried different ways but this mission of ours is Forefit! We will all Be obliterated if we go there." [/colour]She said to them all. Now some of them had begun to agree, until another obsticle came in the way. The sounds of hoofsteps came from nearby. Spitfire looked to see Noneother than Shining Armor himself. He looked at her with a stern gaze, he had a newly adorned scar over his muzzle. She saluted slighty to him to try and show respect. He sighed, [colour=#000080]"What seems to be the issue Spitfire, And hello Jet stream, good to see you." [/colour]He said to Her and the Commander. Spitfire looked to him, [colour=#FFD700]"What are you doing here Shining armor? I thought....." [/colour][colour=#000080]"Cadence is watching over the Crystal empire as we speak, I was informed by The generals that i was requested to come and Help Carmus with Tactical Movements and Help command this operation. Now i will ask again what is the problem?" [/colour]Spitfire winced again, she felt her voice slightly dissapear. She looked to Jet stream for support. Then she Told Shining of her thoughts on the mission, its flaws its lack of thought and insight. Shining armor listened intently as she went on. When she finnished he sighed, He rubbed his eyes. Her leadership had shone true, This mission was surely a failure waiting to happen. He looked at her then to the troops, He had no jurisriction over them, He was and advisor nothing else. The Generals stared at Carmus with total bewilderment. He had gone off and completely told them off. They stared at him for a few moments before they Looked to eachother. They then looked to Carmus once again. Skyline didnt look to pleased but Hawkfire had a more passive look to him. [colour=#00FFFF](Skyline) [/colour][colour=#A9A9A9](Hawkfire)[/colour] [colour=#00FFFF]"Captain Carmus, I understand your feelings for Your Squad. But we are fighting a very dangerous company and we cant simply stand by dilly dallying with petty affairs! Spitfire.......odd name.....Will do just fine in Aquillis. Im sure that there is now "Connection" Between you all. There is no possable meaning to it! So what of she dies? She is just a mare Carmus! There are plenty more like her out there! I am sure you wont die if she does."[/colour] [colour=#A9A9A9]"Now hold up Skyline, Ive heard of this before. Spitfire had died not to long ago but through magic a unicorn named Time had brought her back. She used herself to powet the shield above the 3 major settlements. I think that they could be connected in some...[/colour][colour=#00FFFF]"Perposterous! Why in the world why they all risk their lives to save her? She chose to go why not let her go? And on other terms you are out of line Captain!"[/colour][colour=#A9A9A9]"Skyline! Calm yourself! See reason. He is the leader of his squad let him speak his mind! Your being very brash right now!" [/colour][colour=#00FFFF]"This whole operation, This whole mission had taken weeks to get pulled together, we got Permission from Celestia herself to Help oversee this and now its crumbling due to a yellow mare? Do you know how many bits we have put into this?" [/colour][colour=#A9A9A9]"Yes i do Skyline....You need to see more than this though, Aquillis is a harsh land. The Crimson Company had already set up there. Maybe he is right. [/colour][colour=#00FFFF]"Hawkfire, What do you suggest we do? This little rebellion that the Cc have set up will widdle us down! We need to Act!" [/colour][colour=#A9A9A9]"By sending our troops to immesuable odds. That does seem like it would work, As well more that i think of it, it is seeming more and more impossable." And another thing, the Sentinel line, We do need it to keep our armies in check. Ever since they have been around they have been the backbone of leadership, We need more. Not like your Resources. We need leaders, strong leaders." [/colour][colour=#00FFFF]"So now your telling me that we let this opp go and risk more attacks just so they can have thier love story? Hawkfire whats happened to you? We need to...." [/colour][colour=#A9A9A9]"We need to stay here, Build up defence, more security......allow The sentinel line to prosper....Then when the time is right we can strike or wait them out......Im pulling the plug on my side, Half of the funding as well." [/colour] Hawkfire nodded to Carmus. Skyline was breathless, He had just been undercut by his own friend. He grew red with embarrisement. There was no way he could count on pushing into Aquillis now. Not without the support of the 2nd General. He sat on his haunches and sighed. [colour=#A9A9A9]"Now do you see?" [/colour]Hawkfire asked. The general kept his gaze low, [colour=#00FFFF]"Tell everypony to unload.....The mission is a no go..... I hope your happy with her Carmus.....You costed the military millions of bits just to be with her.....She seems like she is worh it." [/colour]

Spitfire closed her eyes feeling her comforted by Carmus's Embrace. She finnaly broke away knowing that it was wrong for them to embrace like this. She Smiled slightlwiping a few tears from her cheeks. She heard Diety scream at her which made her wince. She knew that He was right, but now how could he die? Wouldnt he just wander to find a new host? [colour=#FFD700]"You know that they wont agree Carmus. Atleast not most of them. I have no say and you only have Jet stream and Horizon to back you. Dont get me wrong Carmus but I think that the odds are against us. I hope....."[/colour] [colour=#00FF00]"Sargent Spitfire Report to your Squad immediately for Fly in and pick up!" [/colour]A higher ranked pony yelled. Spitfire glanced over to See that The pony wasnt alone. Several of Celestia's Generals were there watching her. She guessed that they were there to oversee Carmus's Tactical movements. [colour=#FFD700]"What of Carmus sir? And Fly and pick up?" [/colour]She Yelled back. The pony shook his head, [colour=#00FF00]"Doesnt matter What it is, its an order. Carmus is to report to Generals Hawkfire and Skyline, Now Go!" [/colour]He shouted. Spitfire looked to Carmus, She knew in the back of her mind that they were Already loading them up to go. She looked back to the Generals, They were Blinded by the want to fight the Crimson Company that they too didnt see the foolishness of their ways. She saluted and ran to the Flight pad. General Skyline chuckled [colour=#00FFFF]"Silly mare has alot to learn." [/colour]He said. General Hawkfire nodded [colour=#A9A9A9]"She will in due time. So Captain Carmus i presume? Its good to meet you! We have come to Help you manage this mission. With luck that mare and the rest of your squad will be out in as little as 8 years!" [/colour] General Skyline trotted with Hawkfire up to Carmus, [colour=#00FFFF]"We as well have come to tell you that since you and what is her name? Shimmer are the last strand to the Sentinel line we have deemed it that you are to stay here and provide tactical orders via Vidoc. You and her have the Talent of true leaders. Plus with the ability to stay here you will not have to worry about The Atmosphere there."[/colour] The two Generals Led Carmus to the base away from the Flight pad. They kept talking about Carmus's Carrier and how far he could go with it. Spitfire trotted to the Flight pad to see her Squad being suited up in Enviromental Hazard Battle suits. She felt her ears go down. They were being Shipped out! And without Carmus's Discression! She was slowly led closer down the line to the Suiting pavilion. [colour=#FFD700][Carmus! They are sending us out! I thought they couldnt unless it was An Executive order!][/colour]

Silver sat listening to everypony, he winced slightly at his raw hooves but he could bear with it. He waited for everypony to start to move, he couldnt wait to get home.

Spitfire continued to Cry, it had been a long time since she let herself shed tears. She Bowed her head sadly as Carmus landed next to her. She Listened as he gave her some suggestions but she knew that they wouldnt let them go. Diety had spoke to her, She felt Herself tear up again. [colour=#FFD700][Diety, i know you have concern but your immortal. You dont have much to Worry about. I.....I just.] [/colour]She thought to Diety. Carmus had stayed near her trying to comfort her the best he could. [colour=#FFD700]"Carmus......I think that being a Raptor is one of the best decisions of my life. I enjoy being here, under your command. I feel like im making a difference. But now they are sending us to nopony's land to our own deaths. There is no way we could survive there. Even if we do the Crimson company have set up so well there that We would be at a great dissavantage. If they dont do us in, the environment will. And for 10 years, 10 Years!" [/colour]She said to him. She knew that she should quiet down but they were a good distance from the base for nopony to hear them. She sighed, [colour=#FFD700]"I Dont know.......I figured we wouldnt be sent away like this.......I Want to raise a family, i want to have a seperate life....with you.... But now it seems impossible. This mission will be a one way ticket to Caelum." [/colour]

The Pegasus Looked around for a moment longer he turned and left. Spitfire sat dumbfounded, They were going to their own deaths on this mission and for what? The anger and dispair flowed from her. She got up And trotted outside, She needed to Vent her anger. She Left Carmus in the room, she didnt mean anything by it at all. She trotted at a brisk pace. [colour=#FFD700][ Great plan they have going, How hare we going to get by? How are we supposed to set Up a base let alone form an assult in the volcanic wastes!?] [/colour]She sent a thought to Carmus. She trotted past other Raptors keeping her gaze forward. She reached A field nearby the camp. She Felt her emotions spike with pure rage, The side of Diety took control. She found a nearby boulder and ran to it. She grabbed it, with the help of her wings she flipped it over with much effort. Her muscles stung as it rolled and finnaly fell over the cliff, It rumbled as it fell hitting other rocks as it went. She watched it with red eyes, eventually the rage subsided. She sat on her haunches watching the boulder sadly. How could they raise a family now? She felt a few tears fall from her. [colour=#FFD700][I just dont know about this Carmus.][/colour]

Spitfire watched As Carmus asked his own questions, She felt wary of What was to come for them if the operation did move through. The orange Pegasus sighed, He rubbed his neck for a few moments before he spoke.[colour=#FFA500] [/colour][colour=#FFA500]"The intel that was Provided for us comes from local shareholders. We had varified the information through extensive research. As well the new drones that had been put into service have brought back some info as well. Although they had been brutally damaged along the trip." And as well Captain you wont be the only squad placed within the area. You will land help set up ground base and gather some scouting information for CVAC then We will Form our forces and bring in the Main force. We just need you to get our roots planted so we can get started." [/colour]He said to him. Spitfire stood up next to Carmus, [colour=#FFD700]"Will we have any way of Protecting against the volcanoes? What if a eruption takes place? We will all be destroyed in a matter of moments. As well all the volcanic ash and i assume toxic air over there. What about that?"[/colour] The pegasus looked to her for a few moments, He seemed slightly irritated. [colour=#FFA500]"You wil be outfitted with rebreather tech that is now assigned to your Environment suits. It will help keep the toxins at bay. We as well have a Shield deterence barrier that will cloak the base to hide us from the enemy as well as keep a subtle atmosphere. As well it will deter any debris from the volcanoes." [/colour]He said to her. Spitfire shook her head [colour=#FFD700]"Sounds like a suicide mission to me. We dont have to good of a chance in such a harsh environment. We should Put up defences and keep the Cc at bay! They will widle down and give up!" [/colour] The pegasus glared at her, [colour=#FFA500]"I apreciate your Concern Sargent but you are paid to Obey orders and not voice your opinion! We wont be able to fund such a wide scale defence and you know that! They wont give up they will only grow! Now i am ordering you to stand down!" [/colour] Spitfire winced slightly. She looked to Carmus, he was right. He was a higher rank than she. She glared up to the pegasus with slight distaste before sitting back down. The pegasus cleared his voice, [colour=#FFA500]"Now if there are no more questions or outbursts, you are all dissmissed!"[/colour]

Spitfire sat next to Carmus keeping her gaze forward to the front of the room. She felt her emotions of Relief and happiness well inside of her. He said that He was ready, He was ready to be a dad. She had Contemplated the idea of them being parents. She felt her emotions bleed out to him. She kept her Straight face but inside she was Smiling. [colour=#FFD700][Youre ready? I am too......I wonder how it would work out....What the future would hold for us.] [/colour]She thought to him. Suddenly A bleeding effect of sadness plauged her mind. She Felt utter Agony of aloneness hit her. What was it? Was it Carmus? No....no it was Something else. Diety. She wondered what had happened to him, He usually only had sheer anger. He took control of her everynow and then, She tried her best to fight him off but she couldnt resist. What was plauging his mind? She tried to shake it off and look back to the front. The large orange pegasus had finnaly cleared his throat. He looked around the room quietly as the group quieted down. [colour=#FFA500]"Alright everypony! I guess you all know why you are here. We have something dire that needs to be adressed."[/colour] He turned on a gem nearby, a unicorn powered it for a moment and let it go. A large hologram appeared on a board before everypony. It showed a large map of Equestria, A marker was placed Far east off of the coast of Equestria. [colour=#FFA500]"In the past few months we have had much progress made with The gryphon empire. We have set up trade, Alliances and Support routes with them. We have been able to expand our reach to much further lands than just Equestria alone. With the development of New techs we have been able as well to boost our defences. Things though are always harder than they initially seem to be." [/colour] The hologram shifted to reviel 5 ponies and 3 gryphons standing alongside eachother. Each wore Battle arnaments. They had a red insignia on their shoulders and wielded type 45 b Deterence Phasers. Spitfire leaned forward to get a better look. [colour=#FFA500]"A large scale orginization called Crimson Corperation or Cc For short have formed in retaliation to Our improvements. Many of these insurgents are Ex raptor, military, Valkarie guard and others. They dont agree to our laws with the new freedom we have made for ourselves. They have formed and attacked our trade Caravans, as well as prefomed under the radar operations. This has hindered us greatly."[/colour] The orange pony said. The hologram had changed again showing Small blips nearby The coast as well as south of Canterlot. A large circle encompased Canterlot, Coudsdale and Ponyville. Which must have been the shield. [colour=#FFA500]"300 attacks in the past 4 weeks.....much of it all military caravans. We have tried to catch them in the act but they are stealthy....Tough to trace. We cant detect when they will strike next. The shield around the 3 cities have stopped anything inside its walls. But this needs to be stopped. After weeks of debate with Celestia and many other Officials we have gotten the greenlight to Travel to Aquillis." [/colour]He said. The hologram switched back to the blip east of Equestria, Out in the ocean of Winds. [colour=#FFA500]"Their main base of operations is there, We have sent scouts, tracked frequencies and have pushed to find this info." [/colour]He said. He motioned to Carmus, [colour=#FFA500]"Captain Carmus...Your battalion is going to be the first armed force to land. Your squad is the most Covert of the Raptor Squads we could find. You will lead your force in secruing a home base there in Aquillis. We then can form a counter attack and move in to stop this." [/colour]He said to him. The crowd murmered amongst eachother. Spitfire watched quietly then she spoke. [colour=#FFD700]"Sir, What are the conditions there? The terrain? How long will we be posted there?" [/colour]She asked him. The orange pony looked at her, The hologram Changed. [colour=#FFA500]"Aquillis is a Rocky, mountainous terrain. It is burdened by earthquakes and Volcanic activity. You are to land via Sky Hawk and establish ground base. There is a large Resivior of water there that needs to be constantly filtered due to volcanic ash. The crimson company have chosen their base well due to these factors. Time.....You will be there for an estimated 10 years at most." [/colour]He said to them. Spitfire Felt her heart sink, 10 years.....10 years in that place.....And no knowlege of the terrain any further than that. [colour=#ffd700][There is no way that we could Survive there! We need better intel! Its a death trap!][/colour] She thought to Carmus. The orange pony let the hologram fade,[colour=#FFA500] "It seems risky. We cant get any better intel on the land, the enemy or the Time frame. Its covered by so much volcanic activity and over cover we cant scan any further. We dont even know the Name of the leader. We are sorry but its the best we got and if we dont go in, it wont stop. Any questions?" [/colour] Spitfire glanced to Carmus, She hoped he would have something to say about this. Something to lighten the load of worries she had. Twilight trotted closer to Liesha, [colour=#800080]"Liesha you are not useless, you brought spitfire back to life. You do belong! As well im your friend, Your not alone."[/colour]

[Happy 4th!] Spitfire Kept moving to the building. [colour=#FFD700]["Yea if im able and qualified to Even lead a large group of ponies into battle. Probably lose half of them on the first minute of battle.] [/colour]She thought to him. They had gotten married after her Graduation not 1 week after. She had the band further up her leg under her uniform. She Continued to trot with Carmus, She thought about when they would actually get a break from it all. [colour=#FFD700][um.....Carmus? I was thinking......Well......Do you ever want to be a father?"] [/colour]She asked him. She then quickly retracted the thought slightly. [colour=#FFD700][That was kinda dumb to ask you outloud. Im sorry!] [/colour]She appologised. She was going to say more when a Officer held the door open for them. She saluted him and continued inside. [colour=#FFD700][i dont know what Came over me Carmus, Sorry for asking if its too soon to ask.] [/colour]She thought to him. They rounded a corner and entered the Briefing room. Alot of Carmus's Squadrun even Private ranked were there. A Large orange pegasus turned around. He Smiled slightly showing them 2 seats near the front. spitfire Sat down leaving an empty seat open for Carmus. Twilight Trotted past Liesha's room. She peeked in seeing Liesha on her balcony. She trotted in [colour=#800080]"Hello Liesha! Whats wrong?"[/colour]

(Nah Saronyx, post when you can, i wuz just letting everyone know.) Spitfire watched as Carmus Talked to the Cadets. She smiled slightly at His leadership ability, it was one of the things that Drew her to him. She trotted over to him as he Glided over. She Chuckled When he quoted on her Appearence in The uniform. [colour=#FFD700]"Well thank you Captain." [/colour]She thanked him. She sighed when he inquired about What she needed. She motioned for the far Building that held the Briefing Room. [colour=#FFD700]"We are All to Go to the Briefing room for Orders. Something about moving Our Squadrun To The far north. Ive heard of a Large Group of Hostile Pegesai and Gryphons Whom had made their own Settlement up there." [/colour]She said to him. She Caught sight of Horizon Chiding a large group of Cadets for their lack of Endurance. [colour=#FFD700][He seems to be having fun] [/colour]She Thought to Carmus. She looked back to him and Nodded to the building again. [colour=#FFD700]"We should get going." [/colour]She said to him. She Began to trot, keeping her eyes forward. [colour=#FFD700][its kinda nice having this ability, We can say things that nopony else can hear. Im glad Im here under your command, there is nowhere else i would rather be. How are you copeing with the bruised ribs? Sorry bout that.][/colour]

(Im going to end it soon. Just gonna do a debrief then i will end it swiftly. Kinda wanna end it and not leave it hang.)

(Naw its all good! I like the post Saronyx. ) It was 2 weeks after Graduation. The sun rose slowly over the Raptor Outpost in the nearby region not far from Canterlot. The Base had its usual Bustle, Cadets running the 3 mile course, Earth ponies Moving boxes full of Gem ammunition. The Inovation of Celestian Scientists and Defence Funds had boosted the Technology Of the Military. New Brands of Defence such as new armors, Inhibitor regulators and Pusle mechanisms Had been employed. Although they were only In the Alpha stage they had their uses. Most of the Enis Squad were moved to this base for reletive Assignment. (Ok this next part i Came up with, with the help of some Chant pages i found. I hope its good.) The sound of running hooves had Sounded past the barracks Horizon Ran at the head of the groups of Private ranked Cadets. He led them in a cadence call [colour=#008000]"You left a good home!"[/colour] "Your right!" [colour=#008000]"You left your family alone!" [/colour]"Your right!" [colour=#008000]"Your life was to easy!" [/colour]"Yes Sir!" [colour=#008000]"You Needed a better philosiphy!" [/colour]"Yes Sir!" [colour=#008000]"You needed something more!" [/colour]"Raptor Core!" [colour=#008000]"Something to fight For!" [/colour]"Raptor Core!" [colour=#008000]"Something harder than a guard!"[/colour] "Yes sir!" [colour=#008000]"Something that would take you Far!" [/colour]"Yes sir!" [colour=#008000]"Something Smarter than A fool!" [/colour]"Thats right!" [colour=#008000]"This aint no ordinary Army school!"[/colour]"Thats right!" [colour=#008000]"1 2...3....4!" [/colour]"Raptor Core!" [colour=#008000]"1 2...3....4!"[/colour] "Raptor Core!" They Shouted as they ran past. The door to the barracks opened, Spitfire stepped out in her usual Raptor Atire. She had Camoflauge on From head to hoof. A Military cap on her head. She had many new Wounds on her from Boot camp. But she never felt better in all her life. She Had Gone through everything with Carmus, He had endured every scratch, Break,Scrape,bruise and Burn she had endured. Diety on the other hand had done nothing but Plauge her Dreams with Images of Darkness and evil. She figured that he hadnt even tried to help her at all. At least not to her knowing of it. She peered around the camp watching Everypony working hard. She knew Carmus was somewhere in the Camp overseeing New recruits that had come by the base to get a taste of Military life there. She Tilted her head, her neck cracked a little. She Had a hitch in her getalong but now she had the mind of A Raptor. And the Ability to back it up. She Trotted off To find her superior. She wanted to see him and as well gain her orders for the day.

(Alright Saronyx, You can explain the training Regimine and how it affected both Carmus and Spitfire since you know they are connected. You could choose Anything you like, Injuries, Rank, Explaination of Bootcamp Activities. The rank she gets up to After bootcamp is up to you to. Whatever you like. Also this is the last time Jump! The end of The Academy is upon us. ) Spitfire nodded to Jet stream as He told them to get as much rest as possable. She Sighed and turned to the direction of home. It was going to be a tough road but she would try her best to Join the ranks of the Raptors, She thought about fighting next to him in battle. How they would handle it. She rested her head on Carmus as they went home, the shield above glowing Brightly.

Twilight had trotted past them all, She looked to the group and nodded Sleepily. She continued on her way. The shield continued to pulse energy as it protected everything beneath it. Spitfire Heard the stone power down as Flashbomb and Velocity Left. She looked over to Diety [colour=#FFD700][There might be a possability but im not sure, I figure it might happen when the time is right.] [/colour]She thought to him. She looked to Carmus, [colour=#ffd700][its morning, We have been all night. What is up with us being such nightowls?][/colour] The birds began to Chirp as the new Day was brought. Ponies whom hadnt taken place with the becon had started waking up. Canterlot began to bustle slowly but surely. Spitfire let out a yawn, her fatigue getting the best of her. Rainbow dash found Soarin again, She hugged him happy that everything had Returned to normal. (Im running out of ideas. I think the end is niegh.)

Spitfire smiled to carmus for the umpteenth time. She looked at the stone with a Happy gaze. Everything seemed to be in complete calm. Now that Celestia had left to cool down Diety had seemed to calm as well. She heard his thoughts. She turned her gaze to him. [colour=#FFD700][Revenge is good only for a short while, But if you allow it to overpower you and all your enemies fall it could take everything you hold dear. What is the good of it if it Burns everything to ashes? What is there to gain? I may not know what its like to not feel anything. To lose everything you had. I am sorry for whats happened to you diety.] [/colour]She brodcasted to him. She trotted slowly over to him. [colour=#FFD700][i know it may not mean much to you but now since we are connected, you dont have to bear all the weight on your own. Im here for you, weather you accept my friendship is up to you.][/colour]She thought to Diety. She heard hoofsteps behind her. She looked over to Se Horizon running over from Jet stream's battalion [colour=#008000]"Is everything alright? What was Celestia all ticked off about?" [/colour]He asked. Spitfire looked to varmus. She looked down at the dirt patch below her and decided to Explain. Through a few minutes of writing and questions from Horizon he finnaly got the story. He looked to time, He had connected so many together. He was truely talented. He looked to Spitfire, [colour=#008000]"Ive been talking to Commander Jet stream, You already know he is on board with having you join, We just need to pull a few more strings and your off to bootcamp to recieve the training you need. I would guess Carmus should tag along, The training will be Tough and since you two are now connected he will feel every bruise, cut and possably broken bone you will recieve. Dont over do it would be my suggestion." [/colour]He said to her. He saluted her and she returned it. He got a look in his eye and gave a playfull punch to her shoulder. Spitfire felt her arm sting and go numb. She glared at Horizon in a lighthearted tone. She knew Carmus would feel it too. Horizon saw it and chuckled, [colour=#008000]"Wow you are connected.Training is gonna be fun for the both of you, He knows all to well what its like. Farewell you two, we will see you in 2 weeks." [/colour]He said to them. He ran back to Jet stream to follow him. Spitfire sighed She looked to the skies and saw the sun peak over the horizon. She let out a silent yawn, She looked back to Carmus, [colour=#FFD700][We should probably get some rest.][/colour]She Thought to him. She looked to Shimmer who seemed partialy seperated from The group. She trotted over and gave her a hug goodbye. She released it giving her a warm smile. She slowly trotted back to Carmus, She waited for when he was ready to go. She gave another sleepy yawn. (Hey Saronyx If you wanted you could do the time Jump and explain the bootcamp Expierence if you so please.)

Spitfire still stood watching Celestia stare down Diety, He was being full of himself and didnt really care what Celestia would say She would do. Celestia snorted watching Diety. She heard Jet stream as well as the other Military ponies spread out watching Diety with the Strictest of Stares. Spitfire Stepped up and pushed diety and Celestia apart. She glared at the both of them. She Looked to Celestia She wrote in the dirt below her. Thats enough! We have had to much losses in the past year to have you two fighting! She glared at Diety, [colour=#FFD700][i dont care if you have the ability to Control me! I dont care at all but you need to step back! No more death needs to happen! We have just pulled everything back together of what little we had! Now all we want is some peace!" ][/colour] [colour=#FFD700][i feel your anger and your rage deep inside you Diety, but your not all evil, i can See a spark of good. That Stalion is my Fiance and you need to Respect him more. I will cooperate with the downsides to this Deal we have going on between us 3 but dont make it any harder than it has to be!"] [/colour]She brodcasted to both Carmus and the demon before her. She let out a sigh. Celestia watched Diety for a few more moments Before she growled again. [colour=#FFFF00]"Spitfire he cant be trusted! He is nothing but pure evil!" [/colour]She said to her. Spitfire shook her head, her frustration starting to rise. She wrote in the dirt again You may think so But you caused him to be this way He is good at heart I know this Now enough fighting! We cant risk Cloudsdale, Canterlot and ponyville becoming a large crater! She stamped her hoof down Showing her leadership. She looked over to the raptor forces and nodded Celestia sighed, [colour=#FFFF00]"Fine, I will let this go. But if he Slips up even once he will hear from me. I wil trust you Spitfire."[/colour] She trotted away. Spitfire watched her go and turned her gaze to Carmus [colour=#FFD700][Thanks for calming me down Carmus, It really helped me.][/colour] She looked to Time, she let him take it from here. She trotted over to carmus and gave him a hug, Thier hearts beating as one, She jumped slightly [colour=#FFD700][im going to have to get used to that.] [/colour]She thought. She nuzzled him She looked up to the Shield above Reveling in its beauty. [colour=#FFD700][Do you think that shield will really Hold out the darkness?][/colour] She looked back down to Carmus, They all had been through so much. Lost so many friends, Gained more along the way. And now just for now, Everything was Peacefull. The stone she had with her from Caelum chimmed. She looked at it. It glew a blue hue symbolizing That Flashbomb was near. Eventually red flowed in symbolizing Velocity. They were watching somewhere nearby. She smiled at the stone. She showed it to Carmus. [colour=#FFD700][its a stone that Velocity and Flash gave me when i was gone. It shows when they are near. Blue for Flashbomb and Red for Vel.][/colour] She said handing the stone to him. She smiled again at him.

Celestia stomped her hoof down. [colour=#FFFF00]"Ive had just about enough of you Diety and your games. You extort everypony you meet for your own personal gain not me! I at least have the guts to try and make up for what ive done. I didnt have any choice when you came back Diety! I had searched for you for countless days and you showed no trace. I saw what happened to you and i tried to help but there is no way in this world or the next that i couldve helped you! I Treated you with friendship and devotion from day one!" [/colour]She shouted at him. She stepped closer, Her eyes began to burn a furious white. [colour=#FFFF00]"You need to face the fact that whats done is done! I try to mend what has happened and you tell me that im Crying a river? You always been so self centered Diety! Why do you plauge Time so much huh? Why do you every single time, every single moment of your Existance Try to gain control huh? For your Vengence? For what!? Hearts and hooves day was an example, You harmed everypony you could!" [/colour]She growled and felt her anger spike more. [colour=#FFFF00]"I dont Value anypony over the other! I dont see myself as better than anypony! WAKE UP AND GET OVER YOUR PETTY SQUABLE OVER REVENGE! I Am sorry! There is that better Diety!? Is that what you wanted!? A appology!? Or do you want me obliterated as the darkness did!? Do you wish to enslave Ponykind for all that has happened to you!? If so what is there to Gain!?" [/colour]She yelled. Her anger began to blind her. [colour=#FFFF00]"Your no better than the Evil we are trying to keep at bay! The darkness that has taken the lives of many! You wish to unravel it all, Just for Empty Redemption. And now your Using Spitfire, Carmus, Shimmer and time as Leverage!? You discust me!! I wont stand for Anypony and i mean Anypony Threatening to hurt my people!" [/colour]She screamed, Magical energy rumbled the air around her. Spitfire had never seen The princess this ticked off about anything in her whole life. Something dark must have taken place for all this anger to build inside her. Her fear peaked sending Hers and Carmus's heartrates soaring. [colour=#FFFF00]"I am finnished Diety.....let the past lie..... I assume your going to show me your great anger and power now huh? Go ahead....Let....it....all....out....I wont stand for it.....If it comes to blows it will.....Dont ever threaten my little ponies.....Ever...."[/colour]She growled now just 2 feet from him. Spitfire tensed up, Diety had sparked something inside of The princess and now things looked very dire. [colour=#FFD700][C.....carmus.....Im afraid of whats to come] [/colour]She thought sending the message to him. She looked to Diety [colour=#FFD700][Diety....Calm yourself....Dont unravel what we gained....Dont become like the Darkness.... I know that your not pure evil....I heard of whats happened to you.....Please....If you and Celestia fight that will be the end of it.....All life around Canterlot will cease.....We cant bear the distruction...She is just blinded by rage.....Please Diety.][/colour]

Spitfire looked at Diety, Her fear flooding as he yelled at her. She shut her eyes trying to block him out, trying to fight him off. Then she felt her mind go blank, everything he said had been absorbed by her. She then focused on Carmus Her telepathy brodcasting his whole message to him. [colour=#FFD700][At any moment you slip up, I can take over. If you get too angry, I will take over and control you. If you get to sad, I will control you. If your emotions ever step out of line, I step up and this isn't something you can fight. It took Time Spinner 6 years to develop enough control to stop me, your going to have so many problems] [/colour]She smiled as it worked. She had brodcasted Diety's message to Carmus. She felt satisfaction at Diety as he realized that she had sent the message to Carmus. [colour=#FF0000][[/colour][colour=#FF0000]You learned to project my thoughts to that Stallion, didn't you?] [/colour]He asked her. She nodded to him. [colour=#FFD700][bingo.....I can send anything.....Anything you say to him.][/colour] Celestia Glared at Diety, She knew he had said something to Spitfire that caused her fear. [colour=#FFFF00]"Diety i would watch your step, You may be a demon but there are ways to Make sure you dont harm anypony. Im watching you closely."[/colour] She said pointing up at the shield above [colour=#FFFF00]"One hair harmed on Spitfires head and the shield will make you pay for it." [/colour]She said to him. (I thought that while Spitfire is under the shield she is somewhat protected from diety. Outside of it though She is at his mercy.

Spitfire Glanced to Carmus when he spoke to her through Telepathy. [colour=#FFD700][Thats.....Amazing! We can hear eachother! Its like anything i felt before!] [/colour]She Looked to Celestia, Celestia nodded to Carmus She looked to Diety [colour=#FFFF00]"I believe since Diety held the other end Spitfire is the only one who can see him." [/colour]She said to the three of them. Spitfire Smiled slightly, She felt Carmus's ammusement for a few moments before it vanished. Celestia trotted closer to them, [colour=#FFFF00]"Do you guys want to be this way? Maybe we can find a way to fix it." [/colour]She asked them. Spitfire's pulse spiked slightly with her Proposal. Why would they want to be seperated? Why did she think that it was a bad idea for them to share the same soul? She looked to Carmus to hear what he thought.

Spitfire Was even more astonished when Diety had spoken to Celestia, She was Dumbstruck when he looked to her and without moving his mouth spoke to her. His words flooded into her mind. He explained to her that he was connected to her, that He was now a part of her. As well as how he could see, hear and smell everything that she does. She felt fear roll over her again, when she noticed that it would be transfered to Carmus she took a deep breath. She needed to watch herself, all the emotions were rolling over to Carmus and she guessed diety as well. She felt Carmus's concern in the back of her mind. She looked to him. "Is everything alright?" "Just nod yes or no, dont try to speak." He said to her. Spitfire was going to nod yes to calm him but when she was going to another voice flooded her mind. [Youre not a burden....Well,now im imagining things...Am I? Could this connection Give us a mutual Telepathy? Dont see why not but....Huh."] Spitfire looked to Carmus in alarm, She just heard him, just like Diety. She heard his thoughts, she couldnt believe it. She tried to think again [colour=#FFD700][Carmus, i can hear you....Im actually thinking right now. Can you hear me?"] [/colour]She thought She looked over to Diety who's gaze was unsettling. [colour=#FFD700][Am i to assume that you heard my as well or I might just be going mad?"][/colour] She saw that Celestia was watching them with a puzzled look. She blushed with embarrisement. She looked below her, there was a good patch of dirt. She wrote on it to communicate with her. Carmus is telling the truth. We are connected By this spell Diety is too. I dont know if Carmus could see him. Its quite confusing. And for some reason i cant speak! She looked up to Celestia who read the message. Celestia looked to all 3 of them. [colour=#FFFF00]"So ....you three are connected now i see. Most interesting."[/colour] Spitfire nodded. She wiped the dirt away to write again. We can hear eachother Like thoughts I can hear Carmus and Diety. Diety can hear me I dont know if Carmus can hear me though. Celestia read this message, now her interest was fully sparked. [colour=#FFFF00]"Telepathy?" [/colour]She asked. Spitfire nodded aprooval.

Spitfire Stayed silent, not that she had any choice in the matter. She let out a breath watching Celestia as Carmus explained what had happened. Celestia looked at Carmus for a few moments. She honestly didnt know what Carmus spoke was the truth. She looked to Spitfire, [colour=#FFFF00]"Is what he says true?" [/colour]Celestia asked. Spitfire's ears perked up, She nodded to her. She tried to explain more but her lack of speech had gotten the best of her. She stamped her hoof in frustration. She looked around for a few seconds for something to write on when She Heard a rumbling voice near her. She jumped in fear nearly tumbling to the ground, Her emotions flooded from her and to Carmus. She caught sight of a Red etheral, He looked at her and Told her how she was his "New Subject" And that he hadnt felt flight in a long time. She cowered slightly She closed her eyes trying to make the deamon go away. When the silver magic that Connected her to Carmus as well as the monster became visible for a few moments. Spitfire got a headsplitting head ache, it subsided just as soon as it came. She saw that Carmus had felt it as well, She felt Awefull, she wished she could voice Her Concern and Appologies to him. [barracks means Thought speak, i know it sounds cheesy but anything could happen i guess] She looked to Carmus Since she couldnt Speak all she could do is Think to herself. [colour=#FFD700]["Im sorry Carmus, I wish you could hear me, I feel like im such a burden.] [/colour]She thought to herself. She looked to the demon [colour=#FFD700][What in the name of Celestia is that thing? How can i see him? Where did it come from?] [/colour]She thought. She let out a light sigh and looked to Celestia who coincidently was looking at the demon too. [colour=#FFFF00]"Hello Diety, i See that you have stuck around for some time now. I see that spitfire has taken note of your presence as well." [/colour]She said to Diety. She saw that Carmus had No idea that Diety was even there. The silver stream had faded, Celestia took note of it as well. [colour=#FFFF00]"It seems that you were telling the Truth. I would guess that Time had something to do with this. That spell had to have had side effects i just knew it. Your telling me now that you are Bonded to one Spirit essence? Spitfire's mind is her own and yours your own, but your technacally sharing the Same soul? Interesting."[/colour] (Spitfire has no idea if Carmus is hearing her or not and same goes for diety, their minds now Connected by the spell. If this seems to wierd i will take it out.)

Spitfire Looked amazed at the magical barrier that had formed into the night skies above them. It slowly changed colours as it went along. She tried to speak but nothing came out. Her ears went down with sadness. She shook it off when Carmus nuzzled her. She returned it with a warm smile. She looked unsure when he asked her if she was ready to tell Celestia about the bond they now had. She thought for a few moments, She knew Carmus could feel her Uncertainty. Could he hear her thoughts as well? She waved the question away and nodded aproval to Him. They trotted past Twilight who watched the Beacon. When they reached Celestia she turned to them. [colour=#FFFF00]"Ah spitfire and Carmus....I believe all is well?" [/colour]She asked them. Spitfire nodded and tried to speak again, Once again she failed, Her ears fell once more. Celestia raised an eyebrow. [colour=#FFFF00]"What is it she is trying to tell me Carmus?" [/colour]

Spitfire drew in for the Hug, Their hearts beating as one. They were now connected more than ever. She felt A slight feeling of Compassion flood into her mind. She had no idea weather or not it was her emotions or his, nor did she care. She hugged him closely for a few moments more. Carmus had asked The doc if there was anything else they should know. The doc looked at his notes, [colour=#FFA500]"Hmm.....none i can....think of.....Ah! Yes there is more here. During my studies of yout Two i have also found a faint Connection to another. I dont know who it could be but it seems that it is connected to that Time fellow in some way. It seems as though that this bond however connects her to a more....how do i say it.....Etheral pressence. I will be honest with you i delved deep into this because it intreagued me so. I saw a stallion, a etheral, evil looking one. I couldnt find anymore about it but i would imagine over time it will become more clear."[/colour] The doctor rambled. He chuckled, He flipped to the last page. [colour=#FFA500]"Oh....and about your bond together, it is changeing. More things might pop up as the bond grows stronger, i would watch for these they may be good or bad." [/colour]He said to them. He closed his notes. He held out his hoof to Carmus smiling [colour=#FFA500]"It was so Facinating working with you two! Thank you for the oppertunity. Now Spitfire take it easy with the drained Endurance, it will pass. I dont think though it shall effect Carmus since it came about before the bond But anything else past this will effect him. You speech should come back with time as well. Carmus make sure she doesnt do anything to rash in her current Condition. And dont worry i wont let Celestia know, That will be your job to do, tell her when you think its right." [/colour]The doctor said to them. Spitfire smiled and shook the doctor's hoof. He smiled back to her and turned to continue his own work. Spitfire Nudged Carmus, She smiled slightly at him. She felt slightly relieved that she was back but felt somewhat of a burden to Carmus now. She had to be very carefull now in what she could do. She tried to communicate with him (hooves no sign language. ) She pointed for the door, She attempted to let Him know that they should see if Twilight got the beacon to work. Twilight had stood by quietly as Diety chatted with Liesha. She felt overburdened right now, all she wanted to do was sleep. She trotted to the beacon and hit the final stage. The beacon Flashed, it rumbled the ground below everypony as it Shot a beam up into the skies. The world shook with the power of a sonic rainboom as the Rainbow coloured harmony shield Streched across Cloudsdale, Ponyville and Canterlot. As it sealed it Flashed, the gem flickered and started to fund power to keep the shield going. Twilight looked it over and let out a large yawn. The beacon was finnished, The cities were safe. The Crowd had reletively dispersed, the raptors such as Horizon, Jet stream stood by the fountain. The mane 5 had all gone home just when Spitfire came back. Celestia and her sister stood nearby watching the shield above them bathe the land below in Rainbow light.

(Stuff just got real.)

Twilight listened to Diety as he spoke, She became on edge as he began to lose control. She charged a defensive spell and readied herself as he lunged at her. As he stopped she kept the spell trained on him. [colour=#800080]" I.....I had no idea Diety.....Im sorry. I had no idea that She had an apprentice before me. I found clues but i didnt know." [/colour]She said to him. She watched as Diety glared at her with intense hatred. The skies above them began to lighten as the dawn slowly came. [colour=#800080]"I dont know what i could do Diety. I could try to make things right but whats happened cant Be reversed. I didnt mean to Ruin you."[/colour] The doctor looked at the both of them. [colour=#FFA500]"I found Something Remarkable. I....I had looked into the spell that Time had casted upon Shimmer. How they are connected now on an emotional level. As well their heartbeats are intertwined. They However dont compare to this." [/colour]He said to them. He looked at the notes, [colour=#FFA500]"Further research into this Connection Has shown me Alot. And i mean alot." [/colour]He said to them. He trotted over to the Two of them. [colour=#FFA500]"Now see, Spitfire had technacally passed away. Her spirit Claimed by Caelum. Her soul essence that was keeping her alive then is gone. I found That......What is keeping her alive.....What is making it so that she is here......Is you Carmus."[/colour]He said to him. Spitfire raised an eyebrow, she was obviously confused. [colour=#FFA500]"Your Unique essence, your life essence that you were born with is gone Spitfire....You are connected to Carmus way more than you know. Your sharing a Lifebond. Your Pulse is exactly in tune, your breathing is quite close as well. If Carmus is injured in battle you will be too. I imagine that When you came back to the world of the living the ones in charge had done the deed." [/colour]He said to them. Spitfire couldnt believe what she was hearing. She felt her chest, her heartbeat pounding at a steady pace. She then felt Carmus's Chest with her other hoof. Her jaw Dropped, they were the same. [colour=#FFA500]"See Spitfire? I am telling you the truth. But now with this there is some problems. illness passes on to you when he gets sick. If he breaks a leg yours will as well......If he dies.....You die.....Vice Versa."[/colour]He said to her. Spitfire still couldnt believe it, They had run low on time, Did she leave Caelum to late? did her spirit actually become Fully etheral? Was her Etheral Spirit now only held in her body by Carmus's life force? She was only there because he was there? She looked at Carmus, She didnt know what to do.

The doctor followed Carmus out into the Hall of the small infirmary, the magic spell he had just Casted Wearing in him. He rubbed his eyes [colour=#FFA500]"Well let me tell you. First she is ok, Her blood pressure, Heart rate and Other such vital readings are stable. She is however experiencing a pain that seems to be more than just Physical but spiritual. My guess its from going to Caelum and being well....dead for more than 15 minutes. Her Immune system had just rebooted and is fighting off any bacterial and viral that had assulted her on her passing. Her magical aroura is good and everything is fine....But that magical flow between you and her, i never encountered anything like that before. As well her Speech is gone, I believe that it is just a side effect but im not sure." [/colour]He said to him. He turned his gaze to the door [colour=#FFA500]"I just dont get it, where is that Energy coming from?" [/colour]He thought out loud. He got a sudden idea, he looked to Carmus. [colour=#FFA500]"Ive got a way to find out. Come with me." [/colour]He said to him. They entered the room, spitfire was sitting up now, she had a questioned look on her face, she looked very concerned as well. [colour=#FFA500]"Miss Spitfire, i see that your slowly getting better, I have one thing though that i must do first. See we found a magical flow between you and Carmus, Its irregular, unknown to me. it radiates alot of Unknown power as well. So to find out im going to cast a similar spell upon you both. Stand by eachother." [/colour]He said to her and Carmus. Spitfire nodded slowly, she got up and limped slowly to Carmus's side. [colour=#FFA500]"Alright thats good. Now hold still, it will cause the same effect as the spell i casted earlier but it will be more articulate." [/colour]He said to them. Spitfire looked to Carmus and back to the doctor. The doctor activated his magic, 2 beams of energy hit both Carmus and Spitfire. They rose into the air, their eyes flashing white and finnaly falling slightly limp. Their Cloudwalking Arouras formed around the both of them but the silver flow appeared again. The doctor moved the spell to a Gem nearby as so he could examine them as the spell continued. Spitfire's mind raced with flashes of her life, her fillyhood, her first day of Flight school, getting her cutie mark. Many more images flashed before her as the spell Flowed through every ounce of her being. It seemed only a few seconds before the spell cut off. She fell to the ground along with Carmus, Her muscles screamed at her as she landed. She looked up to the doctor who now had 3 stacks of notes. The doctor looked to them both [colour=#FFA500]"30 minutes was how long you were in there, Im just now finnishing up my findings and i might say its Astonishing what i have found!" [/colour]