My first one shot, in which there are only 500 humans left and humans and ponies have a tence relationship between the two races, Celestia interviews a human and former soldier named Marcus. The subject, human nature

I wanted to do a story in which the reason for war, human nature and lastly why humans fight are explained in depth and TCB seemed like a perfect setting to do it in.

(I'm horrible at grammar)
(Inspired by "Why do we fight" by -Twilight)
(written in Marcus's POV)
(Teen for heavy language)
(I do not claim anything related to MLP: Friendship is Magic)

A man who won't die for something is not fit to live.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

This is a story of a Marine that lost everything he held dear including his own life, all in one night, and blames himself for it. He will discover the impossible and maybe just maybe be able to fight through all the pain grief and loss and forgive himself for something not under his control

Join Marcus on a Journey of self-forgiveness, loss, regret,and companionship as he carves himself out a new life in a new world

(1st person and has changing perspectives) ( relatively light gore) (Light religious elements)(Alt-Universe because like it or not, things do change when new elements are thrown in.)

This is my first story ever so please point out any Gary Sue references that may happen. If you find any typos please tell me as well, thank you.
Also if anyone wants to create some cover art for the story please tell me.

Thank You to any of those that have served or are currently serving in the military to protect us at home
and may, God Bless America

Please note that I am not in the military nor consider myself to be an expert on the military or psychology nor do I own anything in this story affiliated with My Little Pony: FIM or Hasbro
(sad is for the slightly sad theme to the story) (you probably won't cry, i'm not that good)

(With that in mind any help with military references, tactics or anything else is appreciated thank you