Episode: 2

Blaze's Busy Day

Blaze had been getting more and more people to help run the railway. He held meetings at Cinder hoof Manor among his new region controllers. He was awoken early today for his meeting.

His assistant shook him awake.

Assistant: Sir you need to wake up.

Blaze: (Yawn) oh right the meeting.

Blaze slid off the bed and rubbed his eyes as he looked at his assistant. Freestream was not your average pony. He had blue fur with a blue and pinkish mane and tail. He had been injured as a foal and when Blaze saw this he set out for a month of work. The result were Freestream's mechanical wings with five long feathers.

Blaze: How much time is there before the controllers arrive?

Freestream: 20 minutes.

Blaze: Well I best get ready quick then.

After a quick shower. He threw on a black blazer, a wide brimmed fedora along with his circular cross pendant.

Blaze: Alright now I'm ready.

Freestream: Well you've got five minutes before they arrive.

With that Blaze sat on his throne at the front of a long table for meetings. Moments later the region controllers arrived. All of which were the former Sudric controllers who decided to stay ponies of their own volition. They all took their seats and Blaze spoke.

Blaze: So onto business. Let me hear what you have to say.

Mr. Percival: Well the new expansion in the C.B.R. Is going good. However, six engines may not be enough in the future.

Blaze: You have permission to build new engines in that case. Anything else?

Sir Topham: Well the current fleet in the Ponyville Region is supporting what is currently built. However, I propose branch line constructions to unlock mineral deposits in the region.

Blaze: I do believe this is a good idea and has valid reasoning. All those in favor?

Mr. Percival: I agree that such an investment would help increase traffic between us and the United Republic.

Fergus Duncan: With that line receiving more trade, it could allow more rapid expansion of the railroad.

The controllers, Mr. Arthur Sol of the former Celestial railway and Mr. Jose Artemis of the Lunar Railway also agreed.

Blaze: Then you have the go ahead Sir Topham. After wards I propose investment into the mineral rich lands of the eastern region. Then if further funding is needed, expand in the north western region.

All: Agreed.

Blaze: Well if there is any more business.

Jose: well both Mr. Sol and I have plenty of engines but we need more crews.

Arthur Sol: Indeed. At the current number we can only run two engines per day.

Blaze: Very well. I will ask Cadence to build a rail school. As for you Mr. Sol, I will ask the crown in the next meeting to grant land for a school near Manehattan. Any further business gentle colts?

The ponies shook their heads.

Blaze: Well that concludes today's meeting. Good day to you all.

After everyone said their goodbyes, Steam cloud walked in.

Blaze: Why if it isn't my most trusted engineer. To what do I owe the pleasure?

Steam cloud: Sir, the military train you requested built is finished and ready to be shown to the equestrian military.

Blaze: Well we mustn't be late to show them should we?

Blaze left the manor and followed Steam cloud. They came to a special shed constructed specifically for this new armored train. The doors split open slowly and out rolled the train.

Blaze: Let's get her to the display field!

The train was readied and set off for the fields outside Canterlot where the elite would see it. The train startled many with its radical design and advanced weaponry. Blaze stepped off and took to a podium near the tracks.

Blaze: Mares and Gentle colts, I am proud to show you the first armored train Equestria has ever seen. The Peacekeeper!

The audience applauded then Blaze spoke again.

Blaze: This train is pulled by two armored locomotives on each end. There are two troop sleeper cars, two long range artillery cars, and a hospital car along with a tactical room for commanders and extra armaments for close range and medium range. Now for a demonstration, if you would all point your binoculars to that house in the distance.

A small cottage had been set up as a practice target a good distance away so everyone was given binoculars.

Blaze: Fire!

The two massive artillery guns fired and the house was completely destroyed. The military personnel were astounded.

Blaze: I think that shows its worth. Any questions? Yes you Mr.…

Colonel: Colonel Mace. How many troops can be placed on here?

Blaze: Well with just the two cars we could fit 30 men per car but we are working on larger ones as well.

Shining: You mean this thing could hold almost an entire army in just two cars?!

Blaze: Yes Prince Armor. However, it is not just a killing machine. It has a kitchen and medical car for wounded to help evacuate masses of wounded behind friendly lines. This machine I assure you is worth being used.

Celestia: How accurate are these weapons? I do not want my ponies getting killed by these.

Blaze: I assure you princess, nothing but user error could cause these weapons to hurt your subjects. The technology is all there but much like a spear it can be used to harm anyone depending on the wielder.

Luna: If it shall protect our subjects dear sister, I do not see why we shouldn't put it into service.

Celestia: I agree. I commend you Prince Blaze.

Blaze: Thank you your highnesses. The Peacekeeper is ready to be moved to wherever you want to place it. Until then, it will sit in the special shed at Canterlot with other railroad military contraptions.

Celestia: Thank you sir Blaze.

The two princesses left and after making sure the Peacekeeper was lock up tight, Blaze returned to his home and waited. A hooded figure arrived not five minutes later.

Blaze: I knew you were coming.

: How?

Blaze: Do you really think I couldn't sense someone following me for two days?

: Fair enough.

Blaze: Well what brings you here?

: I know about the armor. I want one. To protect "Them".

Blaze: Well I do have one.

Blaze teleported a large cylindrical device and opened it. Standing in the tube was a mechanical suit with wings and a cloak with an armored mask with olive green eyes.

Blaze: It has everything of the others but this has a special tricks for melee combat.

The figure took the armor and put it on.

: Thank you. I must lea-

Blaze: Why don't you tell them?

The figure froze.

: I am not ready to face them.

Blaze: well, if you need to talk with someone, my door is open.

The figure nodded and left.

Blaze: Until next time…you old warship