Note: This was written in the Perpective of their past selves and is in no relation to the current one at Pearl Harbour
The Battle of Moscow may have ended but the Soviets refused to surrender. The Soviets are planning a Counter Offensive along the whole line which will take place on 5 January 1942. For now, the Soviets started Artillery bombardment along the entire line, softing up the German lines for the Counter offensive. The Germans ,on the other hand, has stopped all offensive operations to dig in defensive structures in prepararation for the Soviets' Counter offensive
Moscow, 24 December 1941, Perpective: Twilight
Artillery shell has been Bombarding the city since 21st. Good thing is that Sparky, Pinkie, Derpy and myself have been relieved from duty for these two days. We decided to celebrate Hearth's Warming Eve in Moscow because why not. The Germans has been reinforcing their defensive perimeter for Moscow and sadly, only German Officers has been given a 'Christmas Break' while the German troops has been digging up trenches, putting up anti-tank barriers and setting up MG nests in the city.
I kind of feel bad for the German troops as they have to spent the holiday digging defensive structures. So, to help to the German troops, we dig the snow with the Germans. I mean, what is Christmas for? It is to share the experience with German troops is sort of a way to say Merry Christmas to them.
Digging snow is harder than digging in mud, the snow has managed to soilfy and become Ice, which only increase the difficulty in digging the trenches. While digging, Pinkie even used her Party cannon to fire into the ground, an effort that proves to be fertile, but it is her effort anyways.
For Sparky and I, we dig the snow with our MG42s, by firing bullets into the ground to melt the snow and dig from there.
For Derpy, she did not do any digging, but she made Muffins for the troops digging. I swear that Derpy is crazy as Pinkie Pie, I honestly have no idea where she got the suppiles to bake so many muffins to supply so many troops.
25 December 1941, Moscow
For the 25th, Pinkie and Derpy was recalled for duty and Sparky and I decided to go on a date for the Hearth's Warming day.
We didn't prepare any presents for each other because of the Battle of Moscow. But, honestly, having each other is enough for a Christmas present.
We went around the city, looking at some of the destroyed buildings during the Battle. Many German troops seemed to be happy even though many of them are digging. We even went to talk with some of these German Troops.
During the conversation, Many has voiced 'corncerns' about my relationship with Sparky. Even though we didn't show it, we had kind of liked each other's company. We chose to ignore those claims but the truth was staring at us right in the face.
After talking with those soldiers, Sparky and I fly above the clouds to have some personal time with Sparky.
When we were flying, I asked, "Do you think those troops are saying the truths?"
"No. Why you ask." Sparky repiled.
"Out of curiosity." I repiled and we both blushed at each other.
"So..., what do you think about Derpy?" Sparky asked.
"She cute and can be a bit like Pinkie Pie on several Ocassions."
"Tell me about it." I said, intriged by the topic.
"There was this one occasion, where she knocked herself into a brick wall and came out of it like it was nothing."
"Yeah, there was also one ocassion, where she mistakenly fired a gun at her face, but somehow take no damage."
"Yeah, that Mare is full of Mystery all right."
"Yeah. But at least she is better than Pinkie Pie, right?"
"I guess so."
"What do you mean you guess so?"
"I mean, on the level of insanity, Pinkie wins, but on foolishness, Derpy wins."
"I guess that is true."
Sparky nodded and started to dive. I did the same. What I saw shocked me to the core.
There was a christmas tree in the middle of nowhere. "Sparky, did you plant this?"
"No, it is planted by the soviets."
"What?"
"Judging by where we are, I say we are behind the front lines of the Soviet Army."
"Why did you bring me here?"
"Because it is peaceful here."
"Fine."
Sparky then handed me a gift box and told me to open it.
After opening it, I find a toy pony made of bullet shells. "Oh, you didn't have to."
"I made this myself, did you like it?" Sparky asked, with a face facing downwards.
"Like it? I absolutely love it, Thank you."
I looked at the gift and said, "Follow me, I know where I can get you a gift." I said, before flying upwards.
Sparky fly too and followed me back to Moscow. I landed on top of a roof top of a house.
"Where bring me back here?" Sparky asked, just as he was landing.
"I learned something from Princess Luna. I want to show it to you." I said, pointing my hoof to Sparky's chest.
"Thanks, I guess."
"For this Present, I need to wait till night time." I paused, and started to go nearer to SParky.
"You know, I wanted to ask you something since the battle of britian." Sparky said.
"What is it?" I asked, going closer to him.
"Would you be my Marefriend?" Sparky asked and started blushing like crazy.
I blushed too, before I replied, "Sure."
We sat there in silence and Sparky started to hug me.
"Oh thank you, thank you." Sparked said, with a high pitched voice.
"Sure, anything for you, Sparky."
Just as I said that, the Sun started to set. We got out of the hug and looked at the sunset. It was wonderful, I thought.
As the sun fully set, my eyes turned to face Sparky. As I face him, he asked, "Don't you think it's beautiful?"
"Yes." I said, as I moved my hooves to his neck and puled him closer.
He said nothing, his eyes focusing on the developing night sky.
"You know, Twily, I hope that soon we will be able to go back home. Back to Equestria, away from this snow filled warzone."
"Yeah, hopefully anyway."
We stared at the night sky, not saying a word.
"You know, I wanted to show you something." I said, drifting Sparky's attension to me.
I lit up my horn and fired a ray of Magic into the night sky.
"What was that?"
"You'll see, you'll see." I reply, with a sly smile growing on my fsce.
Soon the beam reached the intended target and stars started to appear from out of nowhere.
Sparky stared at the sky, his eyes filled with wonder and surprised.
"Impressive, huh?" I asked.
"Yeah, pretty impressive."
"I will teach you the spell when we have time, for now, enjoy your present." I said.
Sparky started to sit on all fours and I did the same, both us us staring at the night sky.
What I didn't know was that Derpy was behind us and she silently took a picture of us.
We sat there, looking at the night sky, until we fell asleep at some point.
This was the best Hearth's Warming Day ever, I thought.