Chapter 17
Shining Armor caught up with the Human in a small room that began to move underneath his hooves, jolting downwards as the Human spoke.
"Yeah, best that you chose to get away from Wesley," it said in a distorted voice. "Once his yap starts flappin', there's no force that'll shut it. Besides threats, of course, but we prefer to not have to go that far."
"He seemed to be fine talking with Twilight," Shining commented.
"Well, it just so happens that he found someone that's just as nerdy as he is. About time, too. Some of us were considering setting him up on a blind date with Rebeca, just for shits and giggles, but now it looks like he's got someone to actually speak to."
"Are you saying that my sister's-"
"No, no no no, nooooo," the Human interrupted. "I'm just saying that it's good to know that there's at least one person... pony, whatever, that can understand his science mumbo-jumbo that can help us."
Silence passed between the two as several lights flickered away across the doors.
"So why did you step in back there?" Shining asked.
"Well, saw your armor and figured you for a military type. Plus, you didn't look too thrilled to be caught up in the talk between those two, and believe me, when they get to Engineering, there's no telling how far into it Wesley will get. I swear, it's like he's speaking a different language sometimes."
Shining chuckled a bit.
"Yeah, I know that feeling. With all the times she's told me about 'square deviants from the equilatter,' I have trouble believing we're related sometimes."
"Heh, I have trouble believing him and I are the same species."
The two shared a laugh as the doors parted, and sounds of thunder rolled through the room. As the Human moved forward, he waved the unicorn through the doors and into a massive metal room, where there were walls separating an archery-like range, an obstacle course that looked like it was designed for alicorns, and a small area with tables and exercise machines. Shining looked out to see several other soldiers like the one next to him all firing their strange weapons, running across walls, jumping over large gaps, and... playing cards?
"Forgot to mention," the Human beside him spoke, "name's Travis. Travis Betcher. Pilot Corps, and stealth specialist."
Travis lowered a hand down to Shining.
"Shining Armor. Former Captain of the Royal Guard, and now Prince of the Crystal Empire, as well as Admiral for the Crystal Air Fleet."
Shining raised his hoof to shake the appendage and shook once before they separated.
"Good to have you, then, Armor."
"So where are we?"
"Gym. We Pilots need special equipment to keep in top-shape, as well as stations to check our unique gear. Over there's an obstacle course designed for Pilots only, giving us a range of wall-running and jump-jet scenarios, some regular weight-stations, as well as treadmills, and a firing range, where we test our accuracy."
The unicorn nodded as he watched several other Pilots run across high walls, jumping from surface to surface as blue lights danced across their waists. After watching them run for a few seconds, Shining began to move towards the firing range, watching as the other soldiers began to move away from his approach, allowing him to close in on a weapon already set on the raised barricade.
A hand shot out and slammed onto the weapon before Shining could examine it closely, and Travis waved his other hand in front of him.
"No way, can't let you do that," he spoke hastily.
"Why not?" Armor asked.
"Because you're not allowed to touch any Militia equipment unless you've been drafted into the ranks, or have permission from the Captain himself. If you try to touch, we'd have to either arrest you, or... you know."
The point was enough to make Shining nod slowly, understanding that military protocol outweighed whatever "fun" a guest might be having. A smirk found its way onto his features, however, as he lit his horn.
"How about I demonstrate one of my weapons, then?" he asked.
Clearly intrigued, the rest of the Pilots shared glances before Travis looked out to the range.
"Well, as long as you don't point it at any of us, I don't suppose it's against the rules."
Shining took this as a go-ahead, and began to unsheathe his Crystal Broadsword. The purple surface gleamed against the dull green background of the room, and glowed with power as it was raised into the air, horizontally laid before the unicorn's eyes.
"The Royal Crystal Broadsword," he explained. "The crystals themselves aren't much to worry about, but when ground to a fine enough edge, they can cut through most metals on our planet. Plus, with this special handle, I can channel my magic to do this."
Shining Armor took a stance and aimed down the range at one of the groups of targets before bringing back the sword and focusing on the targets. The silhouettes began to highlight themselves in his vision as the sword hummed with might. In a single slash, three bolts flew out from the tip of the blade and soared towards the framed IMC Spectres. Their images began to bubble before bursting into a purple flame, rendering their frames to ash as the heat of the blasts flew past the Pilots. Shining smiled as he brought the blade down to the ground, and managed to stick the sword in the alien metal.
After a few seconds of silence, applause began to roar around him, as well as several cheers as one Pilot patted him on the back.
"Nice! How do I get one!?"
"Overthrow a thousand-year-old dark magic wielding king and free an entire empire of crystal citizens."
Laughs rang out as Shining was given hoof/fist-bumps by a few of the soldiers.
'Guess they're not so bad,' he thought to himself.
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Welcome aboard.
They need to use an arc cannon next chapter!
That is my favorite gun. 
I just want Armor and Travis to keep trying to up each other in the weapons department. That sounds hilarious.
until you get on there bad side. if so... run.
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"Wanna see one of my weapons?" *Nukes the entire place*
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Wanna see one of MY weapons... nvm to much 4chan for this year. oh what the hell I'll be on there tomorrow.
5392856 no it...
want to see one of my weapons? *equis is sucked into a black hole.*
5498526 especially when weird Al does it
Will there be an update anytime soon?
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Want to see one of my weapons? -turns around, a zipping noise is heard-
-turns back around, holding a pocketknife that he'd gotten from a zipped pocket-
5582136 mediocrity is not good enough for me
5586101 that doesn't help
5578822 ...*Holds up death scythe, then pokes a plant, causing it to shrivel and die* My entire fricking existence is a weapon.
5593969 That is so demeaning, I am not a fo..... you know what.... nevermind LMFAO
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Woah, dark much?
5594550 ...All dis shite and death happened on. my. one. Day. Off. In a MILLENNIA!
*all the light suddenly gets sucked into my cloak* So Excuuuuse me for being a "little" Dark.
5582180 But... ah fuck. That sucks.
5601005 I Know just the person for ya.
HELLO! I AM DALEK ZAY!
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Honestly, I'm more interested in what the universe of Titanfall has to offer beyond just the fighting in Multiplayer. Besides, the Griffons won't be the villains for very long.
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Well they won't be the bad guys for long, considering the Griffon Emperor is going to Equestria to personally apologize for the rogue actions of his military before Sombra comes marching in with Crystal Giants.
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Oh, sorry for missing your replies. If it isn't too much trouble for you, could you leave your replies on the same chapter I leave my comment? If you don't do that, the site doesn't notify me of the response, meaning it ends up looking like I'm just ignoring you. Anyway:
It did have a pretty interesting backstory. Also, are you talking about the later chapter where Sombra was possessing whatshisface? If so, well, that really has just as many problems, and doesn't even take away many of my earlier complaints before I knew it was Sombra.
Wait, their entire military was acting without orders? I'm sorry, how are griffons in this world capable of even breathing at this point, because I'm seriously wondering if they'd be smart enough to even know how to breathe.
Also, none of that really explains why he couldn't have attacked the griffon army before it reached Ponyville. Or why apparently every griffon in their military is lacking in the brains department.
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Gonna be honest, I didn't want to do the battle thing, and I'm in the process of rewriting this. That's why it's on hiatus.
5844518 boo, never learned about the space lizard.
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I'm not exactly sure what the number of Titanfall fanfics has to do with the comment you replied to. Then again, that was quite a while back, so maybe I just don't remember the context. Can you explain why you asked that question?
Great Story! Really hope you continue it.
If this doesn't get updated I will repeat will track you down and chop your dick off
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6225529 that just shows how much we like the story and btw i dont think a rewrite is nessessary i personally think its great the way it is
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YIKES
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Darn, if only I had used paragraphs instead of a single block of text.
Oh, wait.
6333413 They're secretly cloning vats, and each grunt is born while it's still dropping. Explains why they can't shoot for shit.
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What's more important than the main reason the ship exists? And one of the things that is vital for anyone to survive on?
Are you going to continue this story?
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7008327 Dear God....
MORE MUST BE MADE
Sorry let me explain...when will more be made?
7021188 how in gods name did you find me in two different stories?
7728224 Allow me to do you one better.