//------------------------------// // Chapter 3: France Surrenders // Story: World War II: Dimensional Devastation // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Sept. 28 1939: Market: 12:00 P.M. "So Titus what does the list say we need?" asked Sylvia carrying the basket as she and Titus walked down the path through the market. "3 Apples, a bag of flour, some sugar, 10 fish, and 12 eggs," answered Titus. "Great I saw some apples on the way here, I'll go get some," said Sylvia running off. "Be careful!" Titus called out. Sylvia's wave was enough to comfort him and allow him to move his attention to the list. "HEY WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA!?" he heard someone scream. He turned to see a unicorn with a pink coat and purple mane standing there with a watermelon. "You know your supposed to pay for that," said the market's owner. "And I'm telling you to take my bits!" screamed the unicorn pushing forward several small pieces of gold. "How many times did I tell you we don't accept this!" he said throwing the gold in her face. "Now hand over your payment," spat the owner. The unicorn glared at him just as Titus stepped up,"Um excuse you me sir," The two turned towards Titus with confused looks on their faces. "Sorry kid but I'm afraid I can't take you right now, I have to deal with this thief," said the owner. "Uh yes I can see that," said Titus. He looked over to the sign next to the unicorn, it read 5 pence for a watermelon. He dug in his pockets and pulled out his wallet. He then pulled out 5 small grey coins and pushed them forward towards the owner,"5 pence for a watermelon right?" The unicorn looked at him stunned as the owner counted the money. He looked at Titus and the unicorn,"You sure about this?" he asked. "Yeah sure why not," said Titus shrugging. He owner clenched the money in his hand and looked at the unicorn,"You got lucky this time missy, but try to steal from me again and I'll have you reported," He put the coins in his pockets and walked over to the next customer. Titus turned around and started walking back. The unicorn ran over to him still holding the watermelon with her magic. "Can I help you?" asked Titus not turning to face the unicorn. "Um I just wanted to thank you for what you did," said the unicorn. "Don't sweat it, everyone these days are constantly on their bad side since Britain and France declared war on Germany," said Titus. "I'm Starlight, Starlight Glimmer," said the unicorn holding out her hoof. "Titus," he said shaking Starlight's hoof. "You're one of those ponies working with President Roosevelt right?" asked Titus. "Yeah," answered Starlight. Suddenly Sylvia came running up with her basket filled with fish eggs and apples,"Titus I got everything we need," June 22nd 1940: Paris: 4:30 P.M. Hitler, Chrysalis, Sombra, and Haupt stood and watched as French General Hugo signed the french surrender. "Dere now ve have signed ze official surrender," said Hugo slamming his pen down. Hitler smirked with excitement,"Well then I suppose we should celebrate," "Haupt bring the photographer I would like to take a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower," Haupt saluted as he ran off. "As for you General Hugo, you will be joining us whether you like it or not," laughed Hitler as he walked off with Chrysalis and Sombra following behind. "Hmph well played German Dictator," smirked Sombra. "Ha your speaking to the Great Hitler here, of course I would be victorious," laughed Hitler waving his arm. Suddenly a Nazi soldier ran up to him and saluted before he began,"Herr Great Britain knows that France surrendered and is planning to retaliate," "Scheisse!" Hitler cursed in German. "Diese verdammten idioten!" The Nazi soldier flinched and jumped back. "If they think they can retaliate against us they're making a mistake, Privatgelande go prepare the planes I have something planned for those idioten," said Hitler. The Nazi soldier saluted and ran off. "What was that all about?" asked Chrysalis. "If those British think they can surprise attack us they got another thing coming," said Hitler. "What do you have in mind?" asked Sombra. "Oh trust me after this they'll have to watch their heads," laughed Hitler walking towards the Eiffel Tower. Chrysalis and Sombra looked at each other with confused looks on their faces. The two shrugged and followed after Hitler. June 26 1940: London: 6:00 P.M. It had been several months since Starlight moved in with Titus and Sylvia and since then her presence had been treated like a family members. As the family was getting dinner ready the radio was just starting it's news update on the war. "Welcome back for another update," said the reporter. "It's been four days since France had surrendered to Germany and Great Britain continues to prepare for a retaliation attack," "Damn it Germany," hissed Stan. "France is one of America's allies right?" asked Starlight shoving a piece of pork into her mouth. "Yeah but it seems Germany is merciless as always," said Becca. "Seriously they've ruined way too many of our lives already," groaned Sylvia. "Yeah from what I hear Germany sounds powerful," said Starlight. "Well they DO have Hitler," said Titus. "I keep hearing that name, who is Hitler is he like Germany's leader?" asked Starlight. "Yeah a relentless Dictator who hunts down innocent humans called Jews and kills them without mercy," said Stan. "How horrible," said Starlight. "I heard that his own followers hate him more than anyone else," said Titus. "I wish that was true," said Becca. "Well lets hope America can beat his ass," said Sylvia. "Wait be quiet," said Stan. The five stopped talking as the reporter on the radio continued talking. "Recently British Prim Minister Winston Churchill announced drills to prepare for German bombing raids," "Are you shitting me!?" screamed Stan. "Bombing Raids?" asked Starlight. "It's when the Germans fly over London in flying objects called planes to drop dangerous explosives called bombs to attack cities and the residents living in them," answered Sylvia. "Oh my Celestia are you serious!?" screamed Starlight. "You mean they attack cities not caring whether someone gets hurt or not?" asked Starlight. Titus and Sylvia nodded. "Damn those Germans," said Starlight slamming her hooves on the table. "When are they gonna come?" asked Starlight. "That's the problem we don't know, they could come anytime on anyday," answered Titus. "So nobody knows when their gonna get attacked?" asked Starlight. "Yeah, but don't worry that's what the drills are for," said Sylvia. "The government sets up special drills so that the residents know what to do to stay safe when a bomb raid comes in," said Becca. "Well that's good to hear," said Starlight. Suddenly just as she said that an alarm went off outside their house. The group ran our after Stan to find a British soldier riding in a jeep yelling in a megaphone. "Attention citizens of London we are now going to start a bomb raid drill please find and enter a nearby bomb shelter and leave everything behind I repeat leave EVERYTHING behind!" "Oh great well it's the only way to stay safe, let's go everyone," said Stan running off to their neighbor's house. "Come on Starlight," said Sylvia as she ran off after her brother and Becca. Starlight looked up at the night sky wondering when the time for the Germans to appear.