//------------------------------// // Chapter 16 Home Sweet Home // Story: Welcome to the new order // by Bronycommander //------------------------------// Chapter 16: Home Sweet home Johann woke up when he heard the sobbing of his wife and the sound of an ECG. He slowly opened his eyes He was in a hospital and was wearing a medical robe. “N- Nina?” He was still weak. “Johann, you’re awake! I was worried that you would die!” His wife was happy to see him awake. Johann had however other thoughts. “Where’s Dinky? Is she safe?” “Don’t worry, she’s safe.” Princess Celestia and Luna walked in. “You are Princess Celestia and Luna, right?” “Yes. You don’t need to salute. And we are really grateful that you took care of our subjects. Her Family is grateful too.” “How did you found her?” “As Dinky told you, we are in control of the Sun and Moon. And as princess of the moon, I can hear the dreams of our ponies. I heard her nightmares which leaded us to her,” Princess Luna explained. “Then, why're you helped me?” “When I saw how you clutched Dinky protectively when we found you, I knew how much you cared for her. That’s why I gave you a second chance. A life without being watched all the time. What do you say?” “I accept, your Highness. I have lost anyway almost everything I had. And I’m an enemy of my country. But tell me, can the damage Deathshead did to her be reserved? Or is she doomed to life as a cyborg?” “At the moment, she is in the OP. It’s a difficult operation with the chemicals in her blood, but our best doctors are operating her. I have no doubt that they will succeed. Her Family wants to see you.” Celestia looked at a guard who saluted and opened the Door for Dinky’s Family. “You’re the humans who took care of her?” Derpy asked. Johann nodded. “You must be Derpy, Dinky’s mother.” “That’s right. This is my husband Time Turner, and my daughter Amethyst Star. We all saw what Dinky had experienced thanks to Princess Lunas ability to go into memories. Since you had almost lost everything, we wanted to offer you to live with us and make you and your wife a part of our Family.” “We both accept. I’m sure that Dinky will like it when she hears it.” A Doctor walked in. “Mrs. Hooves? I’m here to tell you that the operation was a success. But she’s very exhausted and needs to stay for a few days in the hospital. If you want, you can see her.” “Yes please. Do you want to come too Mr. and Mrs. Bauer?” “But of course. And Johann and Nina, is just fine.” Nina helped her husband out of the bed. “Follow me.” They all followed the doctor. Derpy let out tears of joy. Her daughter was sleeping but was no longer wrapped in steel. “My little Muffin. I had almost lost you,” Derpy whispered in her ear. “M-Mama?” She blinked her eyes open. “Yes sweetie, it’s me.” “MAMA!” Dinky wrapped her fore hoofs around her. “I thought I would never see you again! I thought my life was over when…” “Don’t say it Dinky. We already know what happened to you.” “PAPA! SPARKLER!” Nina and Johann watched everything from the floor. They were also happy that Dinky was reunited with her Family. “Johann saved me from the bad guys.” “I know, Muffin. And since they can’t go back, we decided to make them a part of our Family. What do you think?” “Yes Mama, I would like it. But where are they?” She looked around until they stepped in. “Johann! Nina!” She hugged both. “Yes sweetie, we’re also here. And we will like it to be a part of your Family.” Nina said but Johann had doubts. “Wait a minute. Wouldn’t the Residents of Ponyville freak out when they would saw us?” “Only a few pony’s know that there were Humans on Equestria. It was long ago. But don’t worry; I’m sure that they will accept you. Also Dinky, your friends want to see you.” Anja and Karl walked in with bright smiles. “Dinky! We’re so glad that you are alright!” “Karl! Anja! I’m so sorry that I brought you into this.” Dinky lowered her ears but Karl and Anja hugged her. Celestia smiled at the cute sight. “It wasn’t your fault. Princess Celestia saved us. The resistance fighters stayed behind to destroy Deathshead’s base. They will also never forget you or them.” Karl smiled at her. The CMC also came in and talked with Dinky. “Oh before I forget, your comrades are waiting outside.” Luna gestured to the floor. Johann went outside. Kurt was greeting him with a warm smile. “Johann you’re alive! I thought already I would see you with the walking dead.” “Are you also staying here?” “Yes buddy. I think I will like this life more than my previous life. What about you Hans? Hans?” Hans wasn’t listening. He had only eyes for a white coated mare with light pink mane and tail. She had a red cross on her flank. “Looks like somebody has found his marefriend.” Johann also smiled. He could begin a new life. In peace, without killing. Celestia joined them and spoke to the Soldiers, “Welcome to Equestria.”