The Great War
By Firebolt
Chapter 1: Rumors of War
It was at night-time when Night Hawk rushed into Firebolt's room awaking him rudely. "Some changelings in the south are preparing for a war." He reported out of breath. "You should tell the Princess that they'll probably attack Seaddle."
"Do you know which changelings?" Firebolt said dozily.
"Scarabus'."
"Scarabus'?" he asked doubtfully. "But that's the biggest tribe in the southern countries. They would overrun the city. - Is it really confirmed?"
"I have seen it with my own eyes." The Pegasus answered.
"I'll pass on your report immediately." He said and Night Hawk left the room. Firebolt jumped out of the bed and went to the fireplace. He took a few logs and piled them up. "Sparky!" The stallion called as he had finished. "Can you set fire to these pieces of wood?"
The demon crackled joyously and ran to his owner. Firebolt pointed with his hoof at the logs and the pet went to them. As the demon touched the wood it caught fire instantly. "Hey, don't cry." The alicorn said in a soothing voice as he saw that the little demon was about to weep. "You can eat them when I'm finished." Sparky crackled and jumped happy.
Firebolt turned back to the fire and as his horn began to glow, the flames started to gutter and curved towards him.
Meanwhile in Canterlot, Celestia was already asleep and only a few of the torches in her room were still burning when suddenly their flames began to lighten up. After a few minutes they went adrift and gathered in the middle of the room.
"Celestia, - " a voice rang out of the fire and the princess woke up. "I received reports about some changelings in the south which are planning to attack Seaddle."
"Who, or better what, are you?" Celestia asked startled.
"It's me, Firebolt." The stallion answered and the flames formed slowly the shape of his body. "I'd suggest to send some troops to the city; in case of an attack Seaddle won't be overrun."
"Are you sure?"
"I wouldn't be here, if I'm not sure." He said in an excusing voice.
"Wait a moment, I go for my Firestorm." The princess said and left.
Two minutes later he entered hectically the room. "Did I hear right?" he asked worriedly. "Changelings plan to attack Seaddle?"
"Sad but true."
"Blitz and Dashy are there!" The stallion shouted even more concerned. "Is it really confirmed?"
"It is. – My ablest scouts have been there. They'll probably attack within the next few weeks." The golden alicorn reported.
"But – "Firestorm began but Firebolt cut him off. "We have to reinforce the troops in Seaddle, - now!"
"I'll send two battalions – " The stallion interrupted him again. "Two battalions are not nearly enough. Scarabus' tribe is the biggest tribe in the south. Your battalions will be their breakfast."
"How many should I send, according to your opinion?"
"Send five battalions and me." Firebolt said.
"No!" The prince called determinedly. "You will stay in Equestria until I really need you. – I will go."
"I fought against her once already! I know how her troops are fighting! – Send me!" The image shouted furiously.
"My mind is already made up!" Firestorm shot back. "You wait until I call for you!"
"Copy that." Firebolt answered pissed and the flames perished.