Chapter 28
I felt nothing. No dream, just blackness. Then I heard an EKG. Slowly but painful, my eyes opened. I was in a Russian hospital. Tom and the CMC were next to me.
They survived! Thank god!
There was a knock on the door. “Come in.”
The door opened and Princess Celestia, Luna and all family members of the CMC, Including Twilight walked in.
“You’re awake. The doctor said you almost died along with your friend.” Twilight looked sad at me.
“But I survived. How long was I unconscious?”
“A few weeks and so were they. But thanks to you, my young subjects survived. You also removed a large threat to my kingdom. For that, I'm eternally grateful.” Celestia bowed her head.
“I only did my job. As the war is over and the mission a success, I can finally return to my family.” I smiled as I could see them again.
“Yes, you’re recovering very well. Before you ask, the European, American and Russian governments keep this top secret and we’re using a disguise spell to move around.” Luna explained.
Derpy walked over to her daughter. “My sweet daughter, I thought we would lose you.”
“Ma- Mama?” She awoke.
“Yes, Dinky.”
“MOMMY!” She hugged Derpy tightly. “We thought we would die! A-also t-they t- tortured me!” She shivered.
“Don’t cry, sweetheart. It’s over now.” Time Turner comforted his daughter.
“The doctor said that you can leave as soon as you would wake up. The same applies for the others.” “Twilight looked at the other fillies in pity and relief.
As soon as she said that, they and Tom awoke. Pinkie Pie started to cry as the family members of Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Apple Bloom hugged them. “Well, I think we should celebrate that.”
“Exactly, Tom.”
Back in Ponyville, we had one of the best party’s ever! The pony’s cheered and we all danced and enjoyed food and fun.
Eurofighters flew over Ponyville and deployed fireworks.
In the evening, Celestia held a speech. “Fillies and Gentlecolts, and our royal human subjects. I am honored to present Peter Hartmann and Tom who risked their lives to save my subjects, the Medal of Honor of Equestria!”
Everyone cheered as Celestia gave us the medals. Some of our men fired their guns into the air and waved the European flag.
“Come, Peter." said Celestia. “Go make a speech. I know you've got a lot of great things to say."
“I must thank you for the great time I had here. We have written ourselves into history today. Our victory against terrorists and two superpowers will be long remembered and celebrated!”
The crowd cheered louder and I let Tom speak. “This new era of peace will be long remembered. Let us dedicate this new peace to the heroes who died to earn it! I hate it to say it, but tomorrow we will return home. But we will never forget you!”
“To victory!”
“You two, along with our men and families are always welcome in Equestria and Ponyville.” Celestia gave us a map. We did a victory parade, said goodbye and went to bed.
I couldn’t sleep. There was a knock on the door. “Yes?”
The CMC walked in. “We will miss you. Can we sleep with you this night before you leave?” I smiled warmly.
“Of course, Sweetie Belle.”
As I was sleeping, I had a beautiful dream. My Son played with the CMC in the grass. I could see that this was Princess Luna's work, as she watched from behind a tree. She gave me a wink while smiling.
As I went home, everypony called out, “We’ll miss you!”
My wife and son were overjoyed to see me again. Every soldier got the WW3 Victory medal.
President Pérreau talked with Princess Celestia about joining the European Federation, but Equestria stayed neutral yet allowed EFEC troops to garrison on its soil to defend previously constructed uplink sites and help out in the time of need.
The Ultranationalists had collapsed and the Phoenix Connexion was also defeated, as the base we attacked, was the base of operations. Also, the Russians had strict orders to quell these mutinies and executed those orders unhesitatingly.
A few months passed after the war was over. I was still in the Enforcer Corps but as peacekeeper. I regularly visited Equestria with my and Tom’s family. The ponies were pleased every time. Otto was a good friend of the CMC and they wanted him to be a member which he didn’t refuse. Tom’s wife had given birth to a boy and girl. Thomas and Jade. Pinkie and Cadence loved it to babysit them and make them laugh.
I deployed a strong friend- and comradeship with many guards.
Shining Armor was one of the best, apart from Flash, Storm and the others I knew. The Wonderbolts were no exception. It was traumatic for the CMC but with the help of Twilight and their families, they came over it. I had never forgiven myself if they deployed post-traumatic stress disorder or a war trauma.
They promised a new era of peace. And you know what? They were right.
Order and peace had finally returned to the world, in no small part due to the efforts of the fighting men and women of the Enforcer Corps and the regular Army of the European Federation.