Cobalt's massive army was already battling Helios and their army. However, Cobalt didn't prepare supplies for this large of an army, and their reserves are running low.

"Someone needs to smack some sense into Cobalt. He's going to get everyone killed, and then we'll never be able to save Rarity," Rainbow said as she sliced through a small group of soldiers.

"Yeah, but the rage Cobalt has right now has to be great indeed. I can only imagine how unstable his head is right now. I just know that the normal Cobalt is still in there, but he's not able to control himself," Sunset looked on in an attempt to find him, bit she couldn't see him, "Uh, where is Cobalt?"

"Huh?"

"I don't see Cobalt anywhere..."

"Giels, go save our allies, and our Cobalt. Prevent him from getting killed."

"I'll find Cobalt," Rainbow said, "I have a feeling on where he's trying to get to. Let's get a move on."

"Do it fast Rainbow. I have prepared a plan once we get Cobalt to safety."

"Don't have to tell me twice about going fast," Rainbow stepped back, and dashed off with amazing speed. The rest of the girls looked at each, and were off, but Twilight stopped Sunset.

"Sunset, you're a key part of the plan. Stay back for a bit, and I'll tell you what I'm up to," She nodded and followed Twilight.

"Now, where are you Cobalt...?" Rainbow continued running around until something caught her eye, "What are those Helios soldiers doing?" Each of then we're carrying torches in hand, and were heading towards their reserve supply depot, "They're planning to burn our reserves! I gotta stop them. Oh, but Cobalt...," Rainbow looked at the soldiers who were moving fast and sighed, "Cobalt's strong, I know he can handle himself. I gotta be quick though..."

Rainbow changed her direction towards the small task force of soldiers. Once she reached their, she concealed herself to launch a surprise attack on the enemy. She saw them get ever so close. She clenched her wing blades as they got closer, "Come on... just a little bit closer...," They stopped right in front of the supply depot.

"Light the fires, we shall burn the enemy supply depot to ashes!"

"Not on my watch!" Rainbow jumped from her hiding spot, catching the soldiers off guard.

"An ambush! Stay calm! We must carry out our- blegh!" The leader was cut in half by Rainbow. Rainbow stopped in surprise at the dead officer, "I just... killed someone, and yet, I don't feel any remorse. I thought killing was wrong..."

The other soldiers then backed up in fear, but attempted to stand their ground. This caused Rainbow to sigh as she held one of her blades up, "I'd suggest you run away before you end up like your friend here," The soldiers back up, and ran away, abandoning the fire attack plan, "Whew, alright, time to find Cobalt."

"Rainbow!" She turned to see Applejack running towards her, "'Ah think they found Cobalt!"

"Where?!"

"He's past enemy lines. 'Ah saw him too. Follow me," Applejack ran off, with Rainbow trailing behind. They soon saw Cobalt battling a large group of Helios soldiers, easily taking them out one by one. However, a large group of what could be high-class mystics appeared to the side. They all began chanting in unison.

"They're planning a group barrage!" Rainbow dashed forward, and started gliding across the air. Once the barrage of attacks came towards Cobalt, he glanced at the amount of elemental beams he was seeing. Just as he was about to be hit, it was blocked off by a large barrier. Cobalt looked on in anger.

"Rainbow, what are you doing here?!"

"Trying to stop you from killing yourself! You're getting way out of hand Cobalt. You need to fall back to the main camp."

"No, the nation of Helios will pay for their misdeeds!" Rainbow attempted to grab Cobalt's shoulder, but he knocked her away with the end of his halberd. This knocked Rainbow far off to the side, angering her, "Helios must pay for the death of my loved ones!"

"Knockout!" Rainbow yelled, causing Cobalt to fall face first onto the ground. He was knocked out cold, "Applejack, grab Cobalt, and let's go!"

"Right!" Applejack picked Cobalt, and ran with Rainbow back to the main camp.

"Let's hope this plan of Twilight will get us out of this mess..."

Meanwhile, Pinkie and Fluttershy tried their best to save all the allies that were separated from the main force, "Uh... Pinkie Pie... are you sure this will work?" Fluttershy held Angel in her arms as Pinkie stood next to her.

"I'm sure of it. I mean, didn't you say that you were able to tame Angel when he goes in full on monster mode?"

"Well, turn him into a monster, and let me ride him to victory!" Pinkie pointed towards a large group of officers being overrun by Helios soldiers, "Hurry Fluttershy! I don't know how long they have!"

"Ok," Fluttershy hovered her hand over Angel bunny as he started to slowly twitch and growl ferociously. Fluttershy dropped him as he grew in size a large building.

Pinkie grinned widely as she hopped on Angel's head, "Onward Angel Bunny!" Angel let out a large roar as it began galloping to their allies' aid.

"Is that Pinkie on Angel, and is Angel a monster?" Fluttershy turned to the voice to see Scarlet, and another new face.

"Oh, yes, I made Angel into that monster, and Pinkie is using him to help our allies in need."

"I see..., but I still don't like this battle. A battle merely fought for revenge... does not have its honor..."

It was then one of the new faces spoke. It was a large man. He wielded a duel ended pike, "You may think that, but I believe the same Cobalt his parents told us about is still in there."

Fluttershy nodded, "Oh yes, you're correct. Cobalt does have a tendency to get angry, but I think it's for a good reason. His family was murdered by these people he had thought were going to aid us in our battle against Brisk. Didn't that happen to you Scarlet?"

"I gave up that anger...," Scarlet turned away from them as Fluttershy continued to press the issue.

"And yet despite all that, you would still kill the man that killed your parents?"

"I don't want to kill him for revenge. It's for... my own sense closure..."

"Have you ever stop to consider that's probably what Cobalt is doing? He doesn't stay angry for long. Not even for the first time he thought his mother died. He did get angry, but then he felt sadness. However, street burying his mother, and saving Lapis, I guess he felt closure. He would only get sad after remembering a memory of his mother..."

"This is different rather than an accidental death. His family was murdered, betrayed... it's much didn't then a clone as well..."

"Trust me, once Cobalt sees the error of his ways, he'll go back to his normal self. Possibly even going as far as to punish himself. And doesn't supersedes all the dogma?"

Scarlet stood silent, surprised at Fluttershy's words of wisdom, "Hmph, I am in Cobalt's debt anyway... that man must die either way...," Scarlet walked off, leaving the two behind.

"Let her warm up to everyone Fluttershy. She's lost everything, and this is all she has left. Those were great words of wisdom as well. Maybe you young welps are starting to learn a thing or two."

"Thank you Brute. Cobalt does count on your strength and as a veteran of great ability."

The man, now known as Brute smiled, "Although, I've never expected this type of speech from you Fluttershy. This seems like something Sunset or Twilight would say. What made say such words of wisdom to Scarlet?"

"Well, I've known Cobalt longer, and on a higher scale rather than just a ally. I love Cobalt, that much is true, but to as his friend, I must be understanding of him first."

"I've only known you lot for a few days, snd seeing as how you act with Cobalt and how you act nw makes a world of difference. You girls have matured definitely."

"Thank you...," They soon heard Angel roar in pain.

"I think your pet and Pinkie are in danger. How about we go help them?" Fluttershy nodded as they ran towards Angel and Pinkie to help.

Rainbow and Applejack soon arrived at their fortress with Cobalt in hand, "Twilight, what's our plan?"

"We're not leaving until we get answers, and I think I know how," Twilight paused and smirked, "We burn them?"

"Huh?"

"Look, while Brute, Scarlet, Pinkie and Fluttershy protect the rear guard, we'll feign retreat, causing them to charge us in an attempt to prevent us from retreating. Once we lure them in, Sunset will launch a powerful fire error that engulf the enemy in a fierce blaze, lowering their morale. Once their morale is low, we charge in and capture their commander. That's we get answers on why they betrayed us."

"Will that work?"

"We can hope. Let's execute this plan!"

"You can't leave me out of this...," They turned to see Cobalt walking up, slightly limping.

"Are you still...?"

"Angry, yes. Still willing to make stupid decisions, always. Am I hung to do those stupid decisions, no. I know I was to blinded by rage to even come close to controlling myself. However, that's doesn't mean we can't get answers. I need to know the reason behind their betrayal...," Cobalt paused before looking onto the battlefield, "Let's go, we have no time to waste. Our men are dying, and I'll be damned before lose anymore!"

"Right!"

Meanwhile, Rarity woke to see herself inside a jail cell. She still had her normal attire, but she was behind bars, "Where am I?"

"Finally awake I see, about time. The Commander would like to speak to you for a moment."

"I don't understand. What's going on?"

"Shut up, and come with me," the jail cell opened, and the man grabbed Rarity. She soon felt her vision blur out before falling back asleep.

Meanwhile, back on the field of battle, they began their plan. Cobalt led the retreat, and he did it well, "There's no reason to fight the losing battle. Everyone retreat!" Cobalt's army began retreating from battle.

"Commander, Cobalt's army is retreating. We shall give pursuit!" A young officer told the Commander of Helios.

"Hm, even with such a large army, an army led by anger just won't stand a chance. Push them, make them regret their decision."

The Helios army began their push. Everything was going exactly as planned.

"Rear guard, protect the retreat!" The rear guard all nodded with Pinkie getting ready to push on top of Angel. Cobalt stopped beside Twilight and smiled at her, "A good strategy can be the turning point to any battle. Is Sunset and her men in position?"

"Yes, we have both fire users, and archers ready to burn the enemy to a crisp."

"Great, she knows when, correct?"

"Right."

Now all they could do was wait. With Cobalt's army all immune to fire thanks to a spell Twilight did, they can easily push through the blaze without hassle.

Sunset got ready in a nearby bush with her bow in hand, along with a large group of soldiers, they were prepared, "Here they come... go!" All of the hidden jumped out to catch the enemy off guard. The shot out embers of fire, along fire arrows to ignite the area.

"If only we had northeastern wind to blow the fire further into enemy territory."

"Did someone say wind?" Sunset looked up to Fluttershy leading a large flock of birds. Both mystical and regular. Fluttershy began whistling to them, and then the birds began flapping their wings. The gusts of wind sent the fire further into the enemy camp.

"No, have we just been dancing to their tune?" The same young soldier asked.

"Hm, this looks like a last minute strategy. They must have a strategist who has years of experience on the battlefield..."

"Cobalt, I didn't think strategy would work. I was second guessing myself at first, but I'm glad it's working...," Twilight sighed in relief as Cobalt chuckled beside her.

"It's not over yet. We still have to make our push. The rest of you let's get moving! The rear guard will catch up to us soon!" Everyone nodded as Cobalt pushed his way through the fire with ease, "Our army will rise against Brisk and Helios. Today is the day!"

Cobalt's army followed behind him as he pushed to the enemy main camp. The Helios Commander surrendered without hassle.

They surrendered so easily. He knew that with our surprising strategy, he didn't have a chance. We had managed to capture both him, and his young strategist. He's smart for surrendering a battle he couldn't win. However, if this was over the water, we possibly wouldn't even have come close to winning... Now, we must get answers from them.

"Cobalt, the Commander is ready to speak," Cobalt nodded as he headed towards the enemy commander and his strategist, who were tied up. Twilight followed behind Cobalt, possibly to calm him if he ever got mad.

"Now, I need to know why you betrayed us, and murdered my family."

The Commander was taken off guard at this, "What are you talking about? Is this really what this whole was about?"

"Yes, you betrayed my family when they asked for your help. They were killed, along with some of my men that killed my sister, and fled here. You should know!" Cobalt stepped closer, but Twilight grabbed his shoulder. He calmed himself before continuing, "Why did you betray us?"

"We didn't betray you. We didn't even make it to the battle to help your parents Cobalt. We were stopped by Brisk's men on our way there."

"Huh? Then how do you explain the soldiers dressed as your men," The Commander took time to think, and then his eyes widened.

"Those were Brisk and his men. He attacked our navy, and captured some of our boats. He must've had his men put on our uniform, and attack your parents during their assault. We were coming to help, but we were attacked by Brisk. We probably didn't notice one of our boats being taken..."

"Wait, did Brisk do this in order to pit us against each other?" Cobalt looked at Twilight as she had a worried look on her face.

"Cobalt, we have a problem..."

Meanwhile, Rarity woke up again to be strapped to a chair in a darkened room, "Where am I?"

"Why, you're where my plan will come to fruition," Rarity turned towards the voice. The voice was Brisk.

"What are you doing?! I thought you were going to try and marry me!"

"No, that was just a ploy. I don't plan to marry a skank like you," Rarity grew extremely furious at the derogatory term, "What? Not of fan of that? Ha, doesn't matter. I'm just preparing something on you right now...," Brisk took out a piercing gun, much to Rarity's fear.

"W-What do you plan to do with that?"

"Tagging you... hehehehe," Brisk got closer to Rarity, causing to hyperventilate heavily. Before...

Meanwhile, Cobalt had already untied the Commander of Helios, and were already back in the old capitol building with them, "Brisk played us like a fiddle. He wanted us to destroy each other so that he wouldn't have to worry about any competition. Sneaky bastard..."

"Cobalt, we can't attack him at all yet. We lost over 60% of our troops in that battle, and our morale is just too low. The same goes for Helios," Twilight stated, "If we attempt to attack now, there'd be no chance that we'll come out the victor. The best thing we can do now is wait, and gather up more men. You know, take time to rebuild before attempting to attack again..."

"You're right, but I just can't let Rarity be with that man. How can we rebuild with zero resources?"

"Just give it time... I know Rarity will be fine..."

But little did she know, there was something much more to Brisk taking Rarity as his... "bride".