//------------------------------// // Chapter 4 Unwanted Visit // Story: Welcome to the new order // by Bronycommander //------------------------------// Chapter 4: Unwanted Visit Johann and Nina were awoken by a loud scream. Instantly, Johann grabbed his Handgun and sprinted to the guest room. “Dinky, are you alright?” He scanned the room for intruders. Dinky breathed heavy and had cold sweat on her face. “I had a nightmare. It was so real!” She took a deep breath to calm down. Nina arrived and scooped the filly in her arms. “Shh, it was just a dream. Please calm down.” She spoke in a calming and motherly tone, before she wiped out a few tears out of Dinky’s eyes. “Do you want to tell us what you dreamed?” Johann asked, “You don’t have to tell it if you want.” Dinky shivered in fear. “I-I dreamed that I woke up in some kind of Lab. I couldn’t use magic and couldn’t move. Then an old man walked in. He introduced himself as that Wilhelm Strasse you talked about. I begged him to let me go, but he said that he never saw a pony like me before and I was his newest test subject for an experiment. I begged him to spare me but he replied that mercy is unfit for the 'Master Race’. The last thing I saw before I woke up, was that he put on a monocle and took out a scalpel and…” She couldn’t finish it and buried her head into Nina’s chest. She patted her mane. “Shhh...Don't worry. We are here...Shhh.” She rocked Dinky and hummed a Lullaby. Before Dinky fell asleep, Nina whispered, “You can sleep with us. She brought Dinky into their bed and whispered, “All that Babysitting has been paid off today.” Johann gave Dinky the Teddy bear, which she hugged tightly in her sleep. “Although I know her since today, I must admit that she is growing to my Heart.” “Me too. Goodnight, my dear.” They all slept peaceful. Morning came. Johann stretched and let out a yawn. Dinky hugged the Teddy bear in her sleep and was hugged by Nina in her sleep. It was so cute that he couldn’t help but smile. Johann decided to let them sleep. He switched to his washed uniform and breakfasted. He read the newspaper. London Nautica Bombed By Terrorists London, October 16, 1960 - A suicide bomber detonated explosives packed into the trunk of a small car at the entrance of the London Nautica Research Center early yesterday morning, killing dozens of employees working at the facility and injuring hundreds. Officials say it's the first attack they've had in London for years and it comes just months after the anniversary of the August Uprising, where scores of degenerates tried to cast the upstanding citizens of the city into anarchy and mayhem. My Goodness. Me, Kurt and Dinky were lucky that we were unharmed. He was brought out of his thoughts by a yawn. Dinky came in with a messy mane. “Good morning, Dinky. Did you sleep well?” “Yes, Johann. What’s for breakfast?” “How about Oatmeal and Juice?” “Yes, please.” After Breakfast was ready, Johann helped Dinky on the Chair. She enjoyed it. Nina joined them. “Good morning, you two.” “Morning, my dear. Slept well?” “Yes.” After Breakfast, Johann prepared for work. After he picked up his Rifle and Hand gun, he heard a knock on the Door. Strange. We never got Visit so early in the Morning. He told Dinky to hide before he opened the Door. To his surprise, Obersturmbannführer Engel and her Companion Hans “Bubi” Winkle were the visitors. They had two guards. “Good Morning. I’m Private Johann Bauer, how can I help?” He saluted. “Morning Herr Bauer. I’m Obersturmbannführer Engel. I heard that you have a guest, so I decided to look if he is Aryan blood or not.” Johann gulped on the inside. He knew that he couldn’t deny that they can come in. That would mean death to him and his wife. “Come in.” The Guards stood at the door. “Honey who is this?” Nina asked but recognized Frau Engel instantly as she was well known. “Hello Frau Engel. May I introduce myself; I am Johann’s wife, Nina.” “Hello Frau Bauer. I’m here to check if your guest is Aryan blood or not.” Nina also gulped but Frau Engel instantly spotted Dinky, hiding under the couch. “Come here little Child, I promise I will not hurt you. “ Since Frau Engel was a mother herself, she knew how to calm down children. Dinky came slowly out. Frau Engel gestured her to the table. “Wait a minute. Let me look at you. Yes… Very nice Aryan features. Don’t you think so, Bubi?” “Yes, I like her eyes.” “Sit down, please.” Dinky sat down. “Forgive my manners. I am Obersturmbannführer Engel. And this is my lovely companion. Aren’t you, Bubi?” “What is this, my love?” They shared a laugh. “I have a test I would like to on you. It’s designed to determine if there are traces of impure blood running through a person’s veins. Now, I am sure you will pass this test with flying colors.” She turned serious. “But if you don’t…” She aimed her golden Luger at Dinky. “…I will shoot you.” Dinky was scared, but Nina rubbed her back to calm her down. “Do you understand?” Dinky nodded. Frau Engel begun to laugh. “It’s just a test.” Again she turned serious. “But answer truthfully.” If you try to pick up the gun…” She loaded her Luger. “…You’ll be dead before you have time to regret your choice.” If he could he would kill Frau Engel on the spot for doing that to Dinky, but he knew that he couldn’t endanger her life. “Good. Then let’s start.” She pulled out some pictures. “Choose the picture… that excites you the most.” She putted a picture of an eye and lips on the table. “If you know what I mean." Dinky chose the eye. Probably because they remind her of her mother, Johann thought. “Well, Well. Now choose the picture…” She putted a picture of a butterfly and a flower on the table. “…That makes you happy.” Dinky choose the butterfly. “Interesting. You think this girl is of impure blood, Bernhard?” “I don’t know, Frau Obersturmbannführer.” Frau Engel laughed again. “We will know very soon enough, won’t we? This time I want you to pick the card…” She putted a picture of a spider and skulls on the table. ”…that makes you feel disgusted.” Dinky looked at the Skulls. For Johann it was no wonder that Dinky was more disgusted from death than a Spider as she was from a peaceful world. He knew it when he found her. As Dinky was about to choose, Frau Engel grabbed her hoof. “I should have said, this is the final card. So choose wisely.” Still, Dinky chose the Skulls. Frau Engel responded by picking up her Luger and cocking it. Dinky closed her eyes while Johann drew his handgun and aimed at Frau Engel. But she was unimpressed by this. “I tell you. If you had not been an Aryan, you would have gone for the gun.” “You must excuse the lovely lady. She’s childishly fond of playing these games these picture games with absolute strangers.” “These pictures? Vacations photos, old war photos. Nothing more.” She laughed and threw them into the air. “Besides, I can spot an impure with my naked eye. The caring for her is what I expect from parents.” She putted a hand on Johann’s Handgun to lower it. “I must say that is a beautiful costume. And that she will be a great Aryan woman. Auf wiedersehen.” They left. “I thought I would die!” Dinky cried into Nina’s chest. “That’s Frau Engel. She likes it to play this test. But I promise you one thing: If someone harms one hair on you, I will make him regret it. I tell you that.” “Thank you for protecting me.” "Anytime. But now, I must go to work, Bye!” Once he was out, he let out a sigh of relief. What a relief. She thinks it is only a costume. As Johann left, Dinky asked, “So, what could we do now?” “Johann returns most of the time in the evening. I always clean the house on Sunday, do you wanna help me?” “Of course. I must repay you somehow for your hospitality.” “Dinky, I’m glad that you are helping me but you don’t have to. If I may ask, is there something that you love to do with your mother?” Dinky smiled, “My Mommy loves Muffins! She also calls me Muffin sometimes. I always help her baking.” “Then, how about we make some Muffins, after we are finished with cleaning? Making a surprise for Johann?” “Good Idea.” Johann was greeted by Kurt when he arrived. “Good morning, buddy. How’s the Family?” Johann didn’t reply. “What? Did I say something bad?” “Only one Word: Frau Engel.” Kurt knew of course what that meant. “Oh no. Don’t tell me she took Dinky away.” “She thought it was a costume. But she ‘tested’ Dinky and scared her. If I could, I had shot her on the spot.” It was rare that Kurt saw Johann so angry. “Calm down. Blind fury rarely does well.” “But she had also a nightmare about being Deathshead test subject. He…” Kurt instantly hugged him and patted him on the back. German Soldiers rarely used Strasses nickname. “Sounds like you have been through a lot. But I can tell by your actions, that you make a good surrogate father for her. And your wife makes a good surrogate mother.” Kurt’s comrades that he met after the attack heard everything. “I promise, if Frau Engel tries to take Dinky to Strasse they have to go through us. Right?” “Sir, Yes, Sir!” Kurt was glad that he could count on his comrades. “Thanks guys. I could never forgive myself if she gets hurt.” “That’s what friends are for. But now, Duty calls.” Since it was Sunday, the rest of the Day was quiet. In the Afternoon, Kurt had an Idea. “You know, since most of the repairs are going quick, I thought that you could Dinky to the tourist attractions of the London Nautica.” “But it is too dangerous for her out there.” “Johann, your wife is a Designer; she can make some clothes for her, since it’s getting cold and as a Disguise. Plus, she can’t stay indoors all the time.” “This could work. I will ask her about it when my shift is over.” “You know what? I give you the day off. So you can spend more time with her. And send her my regards. I have also a gift for her. Catch.” Kurt threw a Scho-Ka-Kola over to Johann who catches it in midair. “Thank you. I’m sure she will like it.” "I know. And good reflexes.” Johann left. After a while, he arrived at Home. He was instantly greeted by Dinky. “Welcome back.” “Hello Dinky. I shall give you Kurt’s regards. He also wanted me to give you this.” He showed Dinky the chocolate. “I love chocolate!” She exclaimed happy. Johann smiled, “Which Child does not?” “I also have a surprise for you.” Johann followed Dinky into the kitchen where he smelled something freshly baked. “Surprise!” Nina and Dinky shouted. There were several Muffins on a plate. “We made them for you. So I think you should have the first.” Dinky levitated a muffin over to him. He took a bite and let out a tear of Joy. Dinky’s ears dropped. Before she could say something, she was picked up by Johann. He smiled. “They are delicious Dinky.” She giggled, “Glad to hear it. Could you please put me down?” But Johann had suddenly an evil expression. “No. First, I need to tickle you.” “What?!” Dinky burst out into laughter, helpless as she was tickled by Johann. After a while, she laid on the floor, trying to catch her breath. “I had never so much fun in a long time Dinky.” Nina and Johann ate muffins while Dinky enjoyed her chocolate. “Kurt asked me if I want to visit the tourist attractions of the London Nautica with Dinky. And he asked if you could some clothes for Dinky since its getting cold.” “It would be a pleasure for me. What do you think, Dinky?” “You never told me that the London Nautica has tourist attractions. Still I accept.” Nina took out a measuring tape. After a few moments of measuring Dinky she said, “I’ve gotten all your measurements down, and it shouldn’t take me long to make this.” “Thank you. I am in the living room, drawing if you need me.” After Dinky and Nina left, Johann cleaned the kitchen. A few minutes later, Nina was finished with the clothes. A Yellow Toque, a yellow scarf, a red coat and shoes. “I couldn’t get a better idea for the colors but do you think she will like it?” “She will like it I’m sure.” Johann liked it. His and Nina’s heart melted as they saw Dinky asleep on the floor. She had drawn a picture. On it were a grey Pegasus mare with yellow mane and eyes. Under her was the Word Mommy. Next to her was a brown stallion with a dark brown mane and blue eyes. Under him was the Word Daddy. The last pony was a magenta mare with violet eyes and matching mane. She had the words big sister. “Honey, look.” Johann showed his wife the picture. “So cute! We must hang up this on the fridge.” After this was done, Nina brought Dinky into bed before she and Johann went into their bed. “Tomorrow will be a great Day,” Johann said to Nina before they were both asleep.