//------------------------------// // Military Deployment // Story: Equestrian Fanfiction // by Lise //------------------------------// Hello, It’s been a while since I posted anything. In my excuse, as you know, there has been a major traumatic event that has taken place, shaking yeh foundations of Equestria as we know it... and also Windigo attacks. What’s changed? As I, sure you know I volunteered to join the Crystal Army. As all crystal ponies my age I’ve been through standard training as a foal, (Sombra believed in strength and had everypony, mare of stallion, be ready for military service and/or mining) so it was a quick shift. Currently I’m stationed in Manehattan, where it looks like I’m likely to remain until this whole matter is dealt with. I just got settled in yesterday and right now don’t have anything much to do, so expect me to write and post more often. Keep in mind, though, that I’ll be PMing Max a lot, so don’t get all *yay* if I don’t reply to you immediately or happen to forget. An interesting thing of note, I went to see Candel’s shop during my break. It’s really something (I’ve rarely gone to Manehattan before). There’s a whole section dedicated to MC costumes (eloquently called Humieware) and shelves of plushies. Oopsy has taken over that for the most part and has improved significantly since the reading. Only negative thing... It’s incredible how much I get hit on here! I literally can’t make ten steps without somepony whistling at me. It’s worse when I’m in uniform. And don’t get me started on the policemares! Some of them openly joked that I must have slept my way into the army. If it wasn’t against regulations I’d tell them exactly what I thought about their fat lazy donoughteating selves! I mean yes, I’m a stallion, and not the most muscular one, but what do muscles have to do with flying? Listening to them every stallion should look like Lurkling to be “worthy” of a military or police post! Some actually had the nerve to tell me they “wouldn’t mind having me as a husband”! Sorry, I’m ranting again. It’s just that I’m going through a bit of culture shock. Also, thanks to 2ndHalf for helping out. It was nice seeing you and Lurkling. Jade @Jade: I feel you. Don’t let it get to you, and vent frequently ;) Oh, and feel free to drop my name anytime. How’s the food? I remember how bad the hay packs were when I was going through basic training. CEOWitch @Jade: Well, you’re complaining again, so things are back to normal :P I bet MixaMax is crying every night over the empty spot of the bed :P Make sure to keep safe, grouch. Oh, and I’m anypony gives you any lip just tell them you’re friends with the deputy-mayor and the police commissioner. (My Dad is, just in case you’re wondering. I’ve played with their foals.) RRBB @Jade: Oooh, you’re in the Army now! Oooooh! You’re in the Army! Now! :P So how does it feel? Different, right? AwesomePony @CEOWitch: I’ll be fine. And I get officer rations, so I have no idea. I think it’s nice. Far better than the cafeteria food I had in college. @RRBB: I’ll be sure to use that, thanks :) How’s Short? Haven’t heard her lately. Jade @Jade: an officer? Shut up! What’s your rank?! Are you a NCO? I just made first lieutenant! Well, technically everyone in alpha wing is a lieutenant. Except Spitfire, who’s a captain, but has the clout of a general. Not everything makes sense here at the Wonderbolts. AwesomePony @AwesomePony: I’m a colonel, actually. Jade What?! Colonel?! AwesomePony Rip AwesomePony. That moment when your secret crush outranks you in every possible way :P Feather Well, he does write better than either of us, and outranks is by far... well, outranks AwesomePony. I don’t have a rank. :P Brush @AwesomePony: military rank is hereditary in the Crystal Empire. It doesn’t mean anything since the fall of Sombra. My father’s a general (as I’ll become after he passes away) and my foal will become a major upon getting his cutie mark. Personally, I find it stupid. I want to help Equestria and that’s why I volunteered, but my rank has nothing to do with this. After all this is over I’ll get an obligatory medal even if I didn’t do a thing (another remnant from the Sombra era). I think such things should be earned, not just given. It’s like saying that Brush’s foals should join the Wonderbolts regardless of they want to or are even good at it. Just because I was born with wings doesn’t mean that I’m better than any other crystal pony. Jade Awww! Jade had a Bellucio moment! Just like that time when they confronted him about his family’s legacy and before it was revealed he was actually broke. @Jade, can you post some photos of you in uniform? It would be so cool to see! SweetStuff @SweetStuff: umm, that might not be a good idea. The army and the Wonderbolts are different beasts. We shy away from the press. Also, pictures of stallions in uniforms can be taken the wrong way. @Jade: cool on you, sir! ;) I know a lot of crystals who volunteered. Really good stallions and mares. Maybe we should have a military get together when all this is over? I know half the Wonderbolts are Nightlings, but there’s a large number among the army and the guards as well. Edit: I’ve created a Military Nightlings group. Join if interested. Sgt.Pepper As I suppose I’ll have to organize that as well? :/ The things I do for you, Pepper. :) Luna I’m a general! Woohoo! DaBoss @DaBoss: huh?! How did that happen? Weren’t you a reserve lieutenant? BlueEyes @BlueEyes: no, you got things wrong again, but it doesn’t matter :) Princess Luna made me a general yesterday since we’ve been doing a lot of thundercloud patrols together. Don’t worry, it’s just a joke :P I won’t be giving anypony orders. DaBoss @AwesomePony: no snarky comments? Mare, you disappoint. Feather @Feather: she logged off... *dramatic music* MightyDragon And I must too. Break is nearly over. See you around, everyone. And be safe. Jade