Chapter 9
Storm brought me to Ponyville. It was a nice town. However the town was empty. Strange. He led me to Sugarcube Corner. Inside everything was dark. But then the lights went on and several ponies’, including the CMC and their parents shouted “surprise!” Out of all the pony’s, Pinkie Pie came out and invaded my personal space.
“I am Pinkie Pie and you must be the human everypony has heard of and I bet you were surprised! I always throw Welcome parties to new ponies in Ponyville!”
“Nice to meet you too but could you please get off me? You’re invading my personal space.”
“Oh. sorry.” She got off me and helped me up.
“I hope you liking your new clothes.”
“I love them Rarity, as blue is my favorite color. And your style never fails to impress.”
“Thank you.” She blushed at the compliment.
The pony’s wanted to talk to me and even got me hoof shakes. There was a large sign saying: “Welcome to Ponyville!” My first day here and they started to like me.
While I enjoyed the treats, Mr. Cake asked, “How do you like it?”
“They taste good. You and your wife really understand your work.”
“Thank you. Sugarcube Corner is loved by all ponies in Ponyville.” He gave a milkshake to me. “It’s on the house.”
“Thanks.” While I enjoyed my milkshake, I had to think of home.
“Are you enjoying the party?” Pinkie Pie saw my sadness. “
Yes, it’s just… Sugarcube Corner reminds me of a café back home, which was as good as this.”
“I understand. But don’t worry; we will make your stay as you were home.”
“Yes we will!” The kids smiled happy at me. They remind me so much of Otto.
I enjoyed some more snacks, as Lyra and Bon Bon walked to me. Lyra asked me all kind of questions about Humans and I did my best to answer them. Bob Bon offered me some Bonbons. “They taste great. You’re Cutie Mark and name really fits you.”
“That’s too kind.” She looked away embarrassed at my compliment. Seriously, what’s wrong about a compliment?
Then Vinyl Scratch also known as DJ Pon-3 had set up her equipment, ready to rock. “Let’s get this party started!”
She selected a song I knew. Hollywood Swingin' Kool and the Gang. Nice.
Everypony commented how good I danced. I just liked this song.
After the dance, the CMC danced while I had a conversation with Storm. They danced like in Call of the Cutie.
“So Storm, if you look all same how can you distinguish the others?”
“Simple. Our armor is enchanted in magic that makes us look identical to each other, but we see each other still normally.”
“And I thought you were clones.”
His wife Misty laughed. “If he was a clone, I had never fallen in love with him.”
“And why is Flash Sentry not looking identical?”
“He looks different because he was sent to the Crystal Empire after his training was complete. The guards look completely different from us. His armor was never enchanted for the Crystal Empire, that’s why he can be distinguished from us. What about you?”
I chuckled. “My visor has a HUD, you know what that is?”
It sounded stupid but Storm nodded. “Head-up-display.”
“Right. It allows me to identify my comrades and shows me their rank. As for me, it displays my health and ammunition. It also has an aim assistance which also allows me to fire from the hip at close range with good accuracy when aiming down the sight is not an option.”
One of Storm's comrades walked to me. “Princess Celestia wants to talk to you.”
“Excuse me.” I walked outside where the princess waited for me.
So, how did you like the party?” She asked curious.
“I liked it very much.” I replied happy.
“Glad to hear it.” I cleared my throat. “Can I ask you something?”
“Of course.”
“The guards that attacked me said that you could the information you want from my brain. What did they mean?”
She sighed. “Let me explain. The reason why I sent you into a cell was, because I thought your nation would attack us. But after my subjects told me how you ended here and how you saved them, I overthought my decision. That’s why you can move freely. And what the guards meant: I am cable of reading your mind. However, if done incorrectly, the victim can suffer a fatal metal breakdown. We have only small crimes in Equestria but those who use such spells will receive the highest punishment. I use this only when it’s absolutely necessary.”
With that she could find our base if she wants to.
“I understand. But we deploy from mobile bases when we attack. Only when we are defending we’re deploying from nearby Army and Air bases. And I’m sure that my Battlegroup is busy elsewhere by now. By the time you would get the location, the mobile base would be moved already. And they are heavily defended.”
“As I said before, you have nothing to fear. As long as the European Federation does not force me.” The last sentence sounded slightly menacing.
“Anyway, my former student wants to meet you.”
“She wants?”
“Yes. I show you the way.” I said goodbye to the kids, their parents and the other pony’s. It was Twilight's castle not the library, so this universe took place before Season 5 but after Season 4.
I knocked on the door. Spike opened it. “Yes, can I help you?”
“Hello. I was informed that Princess Twilight Sparkle wanted to talk me.”
“You must be Lieutenant Hartmann. Come right in. I am Spike, her number 1 assistant.”
He leaded me to the throne room. He told that I should wait. After a while, Twilight came through a door.
“Greetings, your Highness, I am Lieutenant Hartmann from the European Federation Enforcer Corps.” I bowed respectful and kissed her hoof.
“Please rise, you don’t have to be such formal to me. It is true that you’re at war?”
“Yes.” I repeated the story how everything begun and how I ended up here. In return, she told me about the parallel word of Equestria where everyone was a human.
It was so much information that I got a headache. Also it was getting late.
“That’s enough. You must be tired.”
“Yes.”
“You can stay here for the night. Spike, would you show him the guest room?”
He saluted. “Yes, Ma’am!”
On the way to the bedroom, Spike told me about his crush on Rarity. The guest room was comfortable. Just like the cell but much MORE comfortable. It didn’t take long for me to fall asleep.
I stretched myself with a yawn in the morning. It’s been a long time since I had slept that good.
In the throne room, Twilight had hay burgers as breakfast. She waved at me. “Good morning! Did you sleep well?”
“Better than ever. What’s for breakfast?”
“Orange juice and oatmeal for you.”
I couldn’t complain, it tasted good as always. As we finished breakfast, Spike stormed in with concern and was out of breath.
“Twilight! Twilight! A message from Princess Celestia!”
“What does she need?”
“She needs the Lieutenant as soon as possible in Manehattan!”
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
He took a deep breath. “You won’t believe this, but we have a hostage situation.”