//------------------------------// // Chapter 2 The past and a nice evening // Story: Freedoms Call // by Bronycommander //------------------------------// Chapter 2: The past and a nice evening Scotch Tape ran for her life in a wasteland of a destroyed city. She was chased by some kind of 6-wheeled machine. The streets were littered with destroyed cars and other debris but the machine just drove over it as those obstacles weren’t here. Knowing that she couldn’t outrun that thing, she managed to take shelter in a destroyed building, out of sight of the machine. She hid under a couch, looking nervously on her PipBuck. The red bar, which displayed the machine, was very close to her. Peeking out of her hiding place, the filly held her breath as the machine stopped next to the building, a scanner came out of its turret and did a 360 view scan. She let out a relieved sight as the scan ended and the machine drove past the building. Okay, now let’s get… The machine rammed through the wall of the building, a red light from the scanner shined on her. Scotch Tape tried to run but the machine’s front opened and a cable shot out of it, grabbing her left hind leg. The green pony struggled and tried to hold on something as the machine dragged her closer. She screamed as the mechanical mouth swallowed her. At that moment, Scotch Tape woke up from her dream with a loud gasp. She breathed heavily and cold sweat was on her forehead. Amy was awoken by this. “Did you have a nightmare?” She asked worried and hugged her friend. Kate and Chung came in, worried about the children. “We heard a scream, what’s wrong?” the woman asked worried. Seeing how Scotch was trembling, both adults knew that she had a nightmare. Kate 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 Scotch Tape’s eyes. “You can sleep with me.” She carried the filly to her bed, Amy followed to make sure that their young guest would feel safe. Taking a deep breath, Scotch Tape fell asleep again, Kate had wrapped her arm around her and Amy. “Sweet dreams.” The Korean went into the guest bed again, his heart melted at the cute sight. Kate woke up in the morning, yawning. She smiled seeing Scotch Tape and Amy sleeping peacefully. Careful not to wake them, she got out of both to prepare breakfast. The sun shining on the filly’s face woke her up. Due the cloud cover, a massive amount of clouds covering the sky and keeping the sun from shining on the land below, made by the Pegasus after the Megaspell destroyed the country to protect their remaining cities and to keep them safe from the horrors below, it was rare to see the sun in the wasteland. The filly yawned and stretched herself, enjoying the beautiful sunrise. She noticed that Amy was already up. As she also noticed that she was holding Amy’s teddy bear, she couldn’t help but blush. Oh, I hope that Amy didn’t mind that I used her plushie. The young girl walked in, a bowl of oatmeal, mixed with milk and cocoa in her hands. “Good morning, Scotch Tape. I made you breakfast. I like oatmeal that way, thought you might to try it.” “Thank you, that’s very kind of you.” The foal enjoyed every bite. “That was delicious!” “Glad to hear it. I don’t mind that you are using my teddy bear. Since you are in a familiar Situation as I was, you can keep it.” Amy smiled. “Amy, I can’t accept this.” “You know Scotch Tape, you’re already like a sister for me. And I will do anything I can to make your stay comfortable. My parents taught me always to be friendly towards guests. Your story reminds me when my father died.” She hugged her to cheer her up as she cried a little. “Thanks, I needed that.” “No need to thanks, that’s what friends are for.” They walked into the kitchen where the two adults had breakfast. Kate had made a glass of juice for her young guest. “Good morning.” “Good morning.” Scotch replied and drank her juice. The radio turned on. “Good morning Montrose. You're listening to KPAR 88.3 FM.” A male DJ said before a female DJ repeated the sentence in Korean. “A beautiful day in the Colorado territory with highs in the mid-to-upper fifties and strong winds expected from the east. That’s for the weather, as for the news, due to increased activity of a local insurgent group, curfew has been moved up to 1800 hours to ensure the safety of the citizens. Let’s start the day with…” Amy turned it off. “I can’t hear this anymore!" The girl exclaimed. “For every action the Resistance does, they punish us!” “Calm down, sweetheart.” Her mother hugged her. “Sorry mommy, I just want it to end!” Amy sobbed “It will end, someday.” She stroked her daughter’s hair. “What’s the resistance?” Scotch Tape asked confused. Chung cleared his throat. “Well, the American Resistance is an underground guerrilla movement that fights against the Korean occupation of the United States. It is made up of American civilians fighting to break the occupation. For the past two years of the occupation, many Resistance cells used guerrilla tactics, salvaged weapons, years of training, stealing Korean technology, and joined side by side to take back the mainland hoping to free their nation. But as Amy said, the attacks of the Resistance are usually met with severe reparations, bringing more violence to the civilian population and the creation of stricter laws. Plus because of this, many civilians have a negative view of them. As I live together with Kate and Amy, they get spared from the violence.” “Terrible. What kind of weapon do you use?” Scotch asked curious. “That’s the M4 Carbine, the main assault rifle for the U.S. Armed Forces. High rate-of-fire and low recoil make it a balanced choice for outdoor and close-quarters combat. 30 round magazine, excellent accuracy and high range. But the high rate of fire means that you can burn through all of its ammo quickly. The T3AK rifle is actually our primary rifle, but as U.S. Naval attacks on KPN supply lines make it difficult to ship this rifle to the troops in America and as it’s reserved for frontline troops, not rear guard troops tasked with pacifying the conquered territories like I am, we are supplemented with captured American firearms, acquired from civilian gun shops, US armories and captured from the US forces. As sidearm I use the M9, the standard issue pistol for many branches for the United States Armed Forces, also captured from them. My friend uses the SCAR-L rifle, a lightweight, modular rifle, featuring a burst fire mode that delivers three rounds for each trigger pull. Slow rate of fire but high accuracy and range. The three-round burst allows to save ammo but make you very vulnerable against an enemy with a high rate if fire weapon. But as a drill instructor said once: ‘Americans make the best weapons, and we want only the best.’ The primary rifle, the T3AK, is a Chinese-manufactured assault rifle based on the AK-47. It fires slower than the M4 but it results in slower ammo consumption.” “Uh-huh. Blackjack used to be the head of Security in the Stable before the incident. She used a baton and later a pistol while on duty. She likes shotguns but also uses rifles for mid-range combat. My daddy is the demolition expert of our group, using grenades and a grenade launcher. Morning Glory is our field medic and an expert with energy weapons, while Rampage is an expert in hoof to hoof combat and Lacunae is the Heavy weapons expert. Almost forgot, in the group is also a pony named Boo. I know, strange name. She can detect danger before it is visible. I used a pistol for self-defense, only when necessary. I had putted it away while doing work.” Speaking of that, I must go to work, bye!” The KPA soldier collected his gear and left. Just as he got outside, Chang greeted him. “Morning Chung. How’s Scotch Tape?” “Doing well. Amy befriended her immediately, she even sees her as sister.” The policeman chuckled. “And you as father. What do you think about Scotch Tape?” “A cute and polite filly I must say. She had just the misfortune to be at the wrong place to the wrong time.” “I agree with that. I just hope that Colonel-Commandant Jeong or worse, the 718 Division doesn’t find her.” “Me too.” Colonel-Commandant Jeong was a well-known officer in the in the Korean People's Army, executing orders without question and brutal in his methods sometimes. The 718 Division was a Special Forces Unit that was part of the Korean People's Army. Their symbol was a golden East-Asian style dragon. Soldiers of the 718 were known to be extremely violent toward prisoners, with one detainee warning they would “just as soon kill you as look at you.” They were the KPA's version of the USA's Delta Force, wearing heavy body armor and were primarily equipped with the ACR rifle or SCAR-H LMG. Chung and Chang deployed a deep hate for them for their violently. While they were doing their patrol, a broadcast started. Kate, Amy and Scotch Tape ignored the broadcast. She trotted into the living room and saw three pictures. The first showed the wedding of Kate and her husband. The Second showed them with a newborn in Kate’s arms. They were smiling. Scotch Tape knew from her mother, how this was such a beautiful moment. The last one was a Family picture. Noticing that Kate was sobbing, she said, “I’m sorry for your loss.” “It’s alright. We need to move on. Still, there's not a day goes by we don't think about him.” “I understand, I have to think of my mother too sometimes. May I ask how you became such a good friend to Chung?” Amy smiled. “It all began shortly after Daddy was killed in action… After the EMP wiped out the entire power grid, literally and completely darkening the United States and the Greater Korean Republic attack started on 15th January 2025, Amy and Kate prayed for the safety of their other family member. Kate and her husband survived the “Knoxville Cough” pandemic and the economic collapse without problems, as they worked together reassuring each other they would make it through it. The US Forces got quickly pushed back across the Mississippi River as well as across the border into Canada, where they seemingly staved off the Koreans with aid from the Canadian military. But captured soldiers were either admitted into labor camps or killed, which made them more worried about him. There was a knock on the door. Kate opened it. It was a US soldier. “Kate Carter?” He asked. “Yes?” “I have something to tell you about your husband.” Kate felt a lump in her throat and her legs started to wobble. She wanted to collapse on the ground and cry at what she just heard. “I’m sorry to tell you that he was killed in battle. It was quick and painless.” After he left, Amy broke out in tears, crying uncontrollably. “No…NO! No! DADDY!” Her mother hugged her. “At least he’s in a better place now.” She cried too over their loss. Both were depressed after his death, Kate cared deeply for her daughter, she didn't wanted to lose her too. They mostly stayed inside, spending their time together to get over their loss. As the KPA reached Montrose on January 25th, they imprisoned the citizens in the labor camp to be used for slave labor to mine, as the mountains around Montrose were rich in shale deposits, giving the GKR incentive to start mining operations in the area. Luckily, Kate and Amy weren’t taken yet. But they were told that they must allow a KPA soldier to live with them, to stay in their home. As he knocked on the door, Kate said, “I did anything you want but please, spare my daughter.” But to her surprise, he said in a calming tone in English, “I won’t harm you or your daughter. I’m just here because I need a place to stay.” “You can have my bed.” “You can keep it. I sleep on the couch.” Kate didn’t expect that the Soldier would be so nice to her. She had seen how other KPA soldiers were rude to the citizens of Montrose. “I lost my husband, my daughter is the only thing I have left.” My condolences. Kate Carter, right? I joined the Korean People’s Army to support my parents. I never believed in the message of Kim Jong-un. I’m just glad when this is over as you are. My Name is Chung Joon.” In an attempt to cheer her up, he hugged Kate and patted her back. “Thank you, mister Joon, I needed that. “Please, Chung is just fine.” To keep Kate and Amy happy, Chung helped them in the house, defended them when it was necessary and went shopping for them. Even when Amy or Kate was sick, he helped them. He told Amy bedtime stories and played with her. After a while, he introduced them his friend Chang, who was also kindly to her. Chung also told them how much he liked kids and how much he helped them or anyone in need. They talked to each other in English. This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. “That was great!” Scotch Tape exclaimed happy. “Glad to hear it. Want to dance? I have an interest in classic music, not only modern.” “Sure why not.” “Have fun. I clean the house in the meantime.” Amy got with Scotch Tape into her room. The song she selected was Ain't That A Kick In the Head- Dean Martin. Old but still gold. Scotch Tape danced with her friend, enjoying the song with a smile. The next song was Bobby Darin - Beyond the sea. The last song was Ritchie Valens - Come on let's go. They had so much fun with dancing that they didn’t noticed how Chung entered the room. Surprised, Scotch Tape spoke, “W-we dancing…” The Korean smiled warmly, took his gear off and replied, “No you’re not.” They danced together and it reminded the foal of a similar situation she had once. Kate smiled from the doorway. She was happy that her daughter and Scotch Tape were so good friends. All friends Amy had before were taken into the labor camps or taken away by the KPA and never seen again. After that, Scotch Tape laughed happy. “That was fun!” “Indeed it was. Want to start a pillow fight?” the young girl asked, Scotch nodded. Amy grabbed a pillow. “Scotch Tape, always the optimist! Look around, Scotch Tape! This room contains a mosaic depicting the entire history of your country's wars and aggressions. We are about to make an addition to it!” She tried to make a good French accent. “I don’t think so, Amy. It ends here!” Scotch Tape smiled with determination. She threw a pillow at Amy who dodged it with ease. “Nice try! But I'm a pillow fighting champion! You'll never beat me!” Amy taunted. The girl threw a pillow at the filly. Scotch simple stepped aside. “We’ll see about that! You’re going down!” The green earth pony proved to be an equal opponent as she threw more pillows at the human child, which had a hard time to dodge so many pillows successively. Tring to catch her breath from that, she was too exhausted to dodge the next and got hit into the face and fell over. Her opponent walked over and said victorious, “I don't want to kill you if I don't have to,” referencing to Blackjack’s motto. Amy smiled. “It’s been a long time since I had such a good pillow fight!” Scotch Tape helped her up. After lunch consisting of a vegetarian sandwich, Scotch Tape studied the “subject’s Guide From Your Glorious Occupiers of the New Korean Federation”, a booklet issued by the Greater Korean Republic to Americans located in GKR-occupied New Korean Federation of Occupied America. Inside contained a guide that would help the Americans understand what the Korean's daily life is. Citizens had to always carry this or they would face a tribunal. The foal studied it just in case she would need it later. On the front page stood: SUBJECT'S GUIDE FROM YOUR GLORIOUS OCCUPIERS OF THE NEW KOREAN FEDERATION     LIBERATION ASSISTANCE BUREAU "THE OWNER OF THE LIBERATION IS THE MASSES"   Glorious occupiers, my butt! Who would believe that? She thought disbelieving as she read the backside. ALL CITIZENS MUST CARRY THIS BOOKLET ON THEIR BODY AT ALL TIME. ANYONE UNABLE TO DO SO WILL BE SENTENCED BEFORE THE LIBERATION MILITARY TRIBUNAL. While I’m not technically a citizen of the New Korean Federation of Occupied America, better safe than sorry. Scotch Tape read the first two pages.   COPYRIGHT Juche 115 (2026) BY THE LIBERATION ASSISTANCE BUREAU     All rights reserved. Except as permitted by the New Korean Federation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means of stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission from the New Korean Federation.     All offenders will be sentenced before the Liberation Military Tribunal with the charge for high treason against the Brilliant Comrade.   People's Pan Asian Publications Exchange 24 Sokyuk Jongno-gu Seoul, New Korean Federation 110-266   NKESBN – 9781859642146 NEW KOREAN FEDERATION OF OCCUPIED AMERICA     LIBERATION ASSISTANCE BUREAU "BRINGING AMERICA BACK TO GREATNESS" More the opposite. She thought as she continued with page 3 and 4. FOR: "FIVE GENERALS OF MT. PAEKTU"     ETERNAL LEADER KIM IL-SUNG NATURAL MOTHER KIM JONG-SUK SUPREME LEADER KIM JONG-IL RESPECTED MOTHER KO YOUNG-HEE AND MOST BRILLIANT COMRADE KIM JONG-UN   OATH OF LOYALTY TO THE NEW JUCHE REVOLUTION AND THE NEW KOREAN FEDERATION OF OCCUPIED AMERICA     I HEREBY AFFIRM ON OATH, A LOYALTY TO THE NEW JUCHE REVOLUTION AND THE RIGHTEOUS CREATION OF THE NEW KOREAN FEDERATION OF OCCUPIED AMERICA TO DEDICATE MYSELF TO THE STRUGGLE OF THE SUM IN PURSUIT OF THE NEW REVOLUTIONARY THOUGHT OF THE GREAT CHAIRMAN, COMRADE KIM JONG-UN AND OFFER MY HIGHEST LOYALTY TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE GREAT CHAIRMAN, COMRADE KIM JONG-UN. FURTHER I DENOUNCE AND REJECT ANY DEVOTION TO THE STATE OF WHICH I HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN SUBJECT. I MAKE THIS OATH FREELY AND BY MY OWN BURDEN AND NOT IN SUBMISSION TO ANY OUTSIDE INFLUENCE.         _______________________ NKFOA CITIZEN SIGNATURE   (written signature) KIM JONG-UN   Well, better learn that by heart in case somepony asks me about it.   The next two pages were about that Kim Jong-un had blessed the American people and that they must do the best for him, and about the "Ideas of the New Juche Revolution.” NEW JUCHE KIM JONG-UN HAS BLESSED YOU WE MUST DO OUR BEST FOR HIM IDEAS OF THE NEW JUCHE REVOLUTION JUCHE PLACES DESTINY IN YOUR HANDS I WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JUCHE IN IDEOLOGY, TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND ASSIMILATION OUR REVOLUTION COMBINES JUCHE AND MIGHT RICH NATION, STRONG ARMY "THE NATION CAN BECOME PROSPEROUS ONLY WHEN THE BARREL OF THE GUN IS STRONG" WORKING TOGETHER WILL SET US ALL FREE EVERY MAN A BROTHER, EVERY WOMAN A SISTER WORK AS ONE MAN LET'S QUICKLY BUILD IT UP SELF-CONTROL IS THE GATEWAY TO HAPPINESS MAINTENANCE OF ONE' S KIBUN (SPIRIT) FOR INNER PEACE METICULOUS DETAIL LEADS TO GREAT TRUTH REALIZE YOUR SOCIAL OBLIGATION TO FAIL IS TO LOSE CHEMYEON (FACE) KIM JONG-UN HAS BLESSED YOU AND WE MUST DO OUR BEST FOR HIM HUSBAND AND WIFE SHOULD HONOR SEPARATE FUNCTIONS LET'S MAKE THE COUNTRY'S MOUNTAINS AND FIELDS GREENER Nopony would believe that. The next pages were interesting for her, as the seventh and eight pages were about the Civilian Rights and Rules. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU YOU HAVE SUFFERED, NOW WE ARE HERE, YOU WILL BECOME BETTER. Nope! She thought in disagree. CIVILIAN RIGHTS AND RULES CIVILIANS JUCHE RIGHTS CIVILIANS SHALL BE TREATED AS PROTECTED PERSONS ENTITLED TO RESPECT OF THEIR PERSON, SPIRIT, FACE, HONOUR, FAMILY AND TRADITION. THEY SHALL BE TREATED HUMANELY AND NEVER BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST. CIVILIANS LEGAL RIGHTS CIVILIAN INTERNEES ARE PROTECTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL LAWS OF POW (PRISONERS OF WAR) TREATED HUMANELY WITH FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS. EVACUATION RIGHTS FORCIBLE TRANSFERS OF CIVILIANS FROM GIVEN AREA MAY OCCUR IF SECURITY OF THE POPULATION OR URGENT MILITARY REASONS DEMAND. CIVILIANS WHO HAVE BEEN EVACUATED SHALL BE TRANSFERRED BACK TO THEIR HOMES AS SOON AS HOSTILITIES IN THE AREA HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. BIOMETRIC RULES CITIZENS MUST CARRY THEIR NKFOA BIOMETRIC ID ON THEIR BODY AT ALL TIMES. CIVILIANS ARE SUBJECTED TO RANDOM SEARCH AND AT ID CHECKPOINTS. VIOLATORS WILL BE SENTENCED BEFORE A LIBERATION MILITARY TRIBUNAL. FOOD, WATER AND GAS RATIONS RULES OFFICIAL LIBERATION RATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ALL STATE AUTHORIZED SHOP MARTS AND GOVERNMENT FUELING AND WATER DISTILLATION STATIONS. NATIONAL CURFEW ORDINANCE NINE O' CLOCK (9:00) PM UNTIL SIX O' CLOCK (6:00) AM THE FOLLOWING DAY. INSTILLED TO BEST INSURE YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF YOUR FAMILY. VIOLATORS WILL BE SENTENCED BEFORE A LIBERATION MILITARY TRIBUNAL. Who would believe that? The KPA, save for Chung and Chang don’t respect the civilians a bit! Page 9 and 10 were about the holidays. WORKING TOGETHER DELIVERS US THE FRUITS OF HAPPINESS! HELP YOURSELF BY HELPING YOUR OCCUPYING BROTHERS AND SISTERS LEARN THE HOLIDAYS OF YOUR GLORIOUS OCCUPIERS OF THE NEW KOREAN FEDERATION THE DAY OF THE SUN - APRIL 15 KIM IL SUNG' S BIRTHDAY APRIL 15, 1912 FEBRUARY 16 KIM JONG-IL' S BIRTHDAY, 1942 JANUARY 8 KIM JONG-UN' S BIRTHDAY JANUARY 8, 1982 SEOLLAL FIRST DAY OF LUNAR MONTH LIBERATION DAY - AUGUST 15 FREEDOM FROM JAPANESE OCCUPATION, 1945 INDEPENDENCE DAY - SEPTEMBER 9 FOUNDING OF THE DPRK, 1948 VICTORY DAY - JULY 27TH VICTORY OVER AMERICAN IMPERIALIST IN 1953 - FREEDOM! UNIFICATION DAY - NOVEMBER 17 UNIFICATION OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA AND FOUNDING OF THE NEW KOREAN FEDERATION, 2013 DAY OF THE BROTHERHOOD - NOVEMBER 8 NEW KOREAN FEDERATION' S VICTORY OVER JAPAN, 2018 NEW AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY - JANUARY 16 NEW KOREAN FEDERATION' S LIBERATION OF AMERICA, 2025 Yeah, yeah, new American independence day…most stupid thing I’ve ever heard! Page 11 and 12 had a list of contact numbers YOUR NEW JOB: LET'S GET IT ON THE TRAIN! DON'T LET YOUR NATURAL RESOURCES ROT IN THE GROUND. PEOPLE NEED IT!   IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS   NATIONAL LABOR-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM To Participate Please Call 619.573.4438   NATIONAL GUNS-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM   To make an exchange call 619.573.4286​​   Or visit an Exchange Depot at one of your local   Occupational Police stations   RELOCATED PERSONS DIRECTORY For information about the whereabouts and new duties of relocated friends or loved ones Call 619.573.6423   ENEMIES OF THE LIBERATION HOTLINE If you have information concerning any criminal or resistance activity that may jeopardize the Occupational Forces liberty efforts to rebuild a better America call the Enemies of the Liberation Hotline at 888.788.4134 All calls are anonymous, helpful tips will be reward. Well, could be useful. The last two pages featured a list of “Helpful Words and Phrases”, a translation of common American words/phrases into Korean. HELPFUL WORDS AND PHRASES     HELLO MY NAME IS....................... /ann-young jae ee-reum-eun/ THANK YOU SIR..................... /gam-sah-ab-nida I AM READY TO SERVE YOU... /dangshin-aegae bongsahal joonbiga dwaessuhyo/ THE WAIT WILL BE...... /gi-da-ril-gu-shim-ni-da/ YES SIR......... /al-gaes-seum-ni-da/ I'M SORRY SIR...... /joie-song han-dae-yo/ I HAVE YEARS OF SERVICE.... /goondae-gyungryuk-eeh _nyun ee-seum-nee-da/ WHERE IS THE.......... /_un-di ee-seum-ni-kka?/ I COME FROM.......... /juh-neun_eh-suh wasseum-ni-da/ WELCOME TO MY HOME....... /jibae oh-shin-gurl hwan-young-hab-ni-da/ CAN I HELP YOU?...... /do-ool soo ee-seul-kka-yo/ I WILL OBEY........ /nan-yoon bog-jong-hah-gaes-seum-ni-da/ IMMEDIATELY DONE SIR........ /jeuk-shi ha-gaes-seum-ni-da/ While the magic of Equestria allowed ponies to passively understand and speak other languages, they weren’t able to read other languages without learning it. Still, thanks to that, Scotch Tape learned Korean pretty fast. I’m pretty sure that will come in later. After her study was done, it became quickly evening and Chung came back from his shift. “Scotch Tape, how was your day?” He asked with a smile. “Good, Chung.” She replied. The KPA soldier patted her and couldn’t help but standing on her hind legs, closing her eyes with a happy smile. The Korean’s heart melted at the cute sight. The filly upon realizing what she did, blushed in embarrassment. “Sorry. Whenever mum was feeling down, I'd tickle her then she'd tickle me and I'd end up doing that. It always made her much happier.” “Don’t be, it’s completely understandable.” Kate made vegetarian lasagna for Scotch Tape as Dinner. “That was delicious! You’re a good cook, Kate!” “Thank you. We were planning a movie evening. Want to join us?” “Of course! The green earth pony exclaimed. Amy had made a bowl of popcorn for herself and her “sister”. Getting comfortable on the couch together, Kate started the movie. Star Trek: First Contact. An elder movie from 1996 but despite is age, it was still a good one. The movie was set in the 24th century where the captain of a starship, Jean-Luc Picard, had to stop the Borg, a pseudo-species of cybernetic beings, or also called cyborgs, from changing the past. The two children shared their popcorn. While never watching TV or a movie before, Scotch Tape enjoyed it, despite some…disturbing scenes. “That was a nice movie!” Scotch Tape exclaimed before she had to yawn. “Indeed. Old but still gold. Now, bedtime for you. Resistance is futile.” Kate joked as they tucked the children in. “Goodnight. Sweet dreams.” Chung smiled. I don’t know why, but I’ll enjoy every minute with her.” “So do I.” The filly was fast asleep, snuggling with Amy, unaware that tomorrow, things would change.