After receiving their next Friendship Mission, Applejack and Pinkie headed off now. They then used the Mystic Portal, which was closed to the Castle of Friendship. Recalled Twilight's warning, both of them worn the radioactive suits, which were given Rarity for emergency to deal with pollution and pests. They both got transported to their destination - Thunder Agency Domain or known as T-16.
Applejack and Pinkie emerged out from the Mystic Portal. They both have arrived at strange black desert-like. However, to their shock and surprise, they found something unexpected - polluted cloudy and junkie-like wasteland. And so far, there was not a sight of anypony, creature or even anything around here. This is something they did not expect.
"Wow. Guess Twilight wasn't kidding about this place..." Applejack said in surprise.
Pinkie hummed, "What happen here? Where's everypony else?"
Applejack shrugged while looking around here, "I don't know but we should check it out. There might be friendship problem about this place."
"If it is, then I have no idea of how to solve it. And seriously," Pinkie said while scratching her body, "do we need to wear this suit? It's itching!"
"I know. But it's the only way to keep us breathing of our own oxygen than the outside."
"That's ridiculous, AJ. We're not in outer space or Cybertron or Ben 10's Universe. If this is anything like Equestria, we should be fine. I'm taking this off!"
Seeing Pinkie removing her helmet out, Applejack gasped, "Pinkie, don't!"
And too late, Pinkie removed her helmet off her head. And as she breathed in, she yelped in pain before dropped to the ground. Her eyes widened and enlarged with red lines formed within, followed by her suffocating to breathe. Her face began to form a swollen, scarred and reddish. This frightened and scared Applejack to panic.
With her quick thinking, Applejack quickly put the helmet on Pinkie's face, which slowly returned to normal. And at the same time, the party pony breathed and panted gently and calmly.
"Okay. Maybe that's a really bad idea to remove my helmet," Pinkie remarked uneasily.
"You'd think?" Applejack asked in annoyance before sighed, "Either way, we've gotta find our friends now, Maybe they know something about it."
"Look no further, guys. We're here." The calm and firm voice spoke.
Applejack and Pinkie were surprise as they turned and found three radioactive suited ponies stood before them. As they looked closely on their mysterious friends, they gasped in surprise as they knew who these ponies were.
Applejack and Pinkie followed three radioactive suited ponies as they headed and arrived at the M16-like building Agency Headquarter. After entering, they all removed their radioactive suits. Applejack and Pinkie turned to their friends - Saber, Terrorcreep and Tailtech before them.
"Thanks for picking us up, Saber," Applejack thanked in relief. She sighed, "Otherwise, we'd be wasting our oxygen for nothing if we have no idea of where to go."
"No problem. And I'm guessing that you're here for Friendship Problem?" Saber asked amusingly.
Applejack nodded, "Eeyup. And I'm guessing that something big is going on around here."
"Indeed, it is." Terrorcreep said in agreement, "If you asked me, this can't be coincidence for ours and your mission."
"Why not?" Pinkie asked in confusion, "I mean we're for friendship problem and you guys are here for some kind of hero mission."
Tailtech nodded in agreement, "True. But at the end, we ended up at the same place and same time for our mission. It's like Cutie Map wanted us to work together to solve both of our mission. Like TC said, it can't be coincidence."
"Either way, we should meet up with Mystic Councilpony of Thunder and Director now," Saber said firmly, "We don't wanna make them wait. The last thing I want is to deal with her again."
Terrorcreep groaned, "Tell me about it. She got some guts to call us in..."
"Friendship Problem?" Pinkie asked in concern.
"Maybe..." Applejack said firmly and thoughtfully, "Let's keep an eye and ears on it."
Tailtech sighed, "Trust me on this one. Director is not a type of zebra, who gives a damn about friendship."
"Well, it's worth to check it out," Applejack said calmly before realized something, "Hold up. Did you say a zebra? As in Mystic Zebra?" Saber, Terrorcreep and Tailtech nodded in agreement. She looked surprise and shock, "Wow... And the surprises keeps on going..."
Five ponies used the elevator as they were being lifted and taken to Mystic Councilpony's chamber now. They then entered if, where they found three ponies seated on their chairs as they were discussing and chatting with each other about important meeting. There were a black and white Pegasus with a short and spiky cyan gentle mane and tail at 20s who wore a black and white Chinese Taoist robe with a yin-yang symbol, his Cutie Mark is a Lightning Shaped with a Fishing Rod and a symbol of Yin-Yang, a fat zebra with short mane and tail worn the blue federal well-dressed suit, her cutie mark is an iron fist and pearl and a silver unicorn with short grayish gentle mane and tail dressed in his grayish uniform with Silver Star with Bluish Wings.
"Are those the ponies we need to meet?" Pinkie asked in concern.
Terrorcreep nodded as he looked at the Pegasus, "Yes, they are. The Pegasus is Lightning Wisdom -
Mystic Councilpony of Thunder." He turned and looked at both zebra and old Unicorn, "That zebra is Director Firmtact Waller, she's head of science projects, military black ops Suicide Squad and also acted as Lightning Wisdom's Advisor. The unicorn is Tarkin - her secretary and second-in-command of divisions. If I were you, I toned down my excitement and friendliness."
"Why?" Pinkie asked curiously.
Tailtech sighed, "Trust me. They're very strict and hated the parties a lot."
Pinkie groaned in upset, "You're kidding me..."
"Director Waller," Saber said firmly to a fat zebra, and then to Pegasus and old unicorn, "Mystic Councilpony Wisdom and Secretary Tarkin."
"Ah... The Detective, The Tactician and The Intelligence have arrived. So, glad that you three could make it here," Director Waller greeted warmly. She turned and glared at Applejack and Pinkie, "And you brought two Equestrian in our base. That's something..."
Applejack groaned, "You got a problem with that?"
"If you have what it takes to handle the mission - a highly dangerous yet classified mission," Director Waller said firmly, "That's what concerns me the most."
"What's that supposed to be mean?!" Applejack demanded in anger.
Saber hissed as he interrupted and spoke, "Either way. You summoned us for some mission to deal with, Director?"
"Aw yes..." Tarkin nodded in confirming Saber's question, "The mission we're about to give you is very crucial to both ours and the Sentinels. The cargo must be defended and delivered safely to the Mechsteel State. Air transportation is not available to use since we can't be certain that if a spy is among us. But this is your only priority."
"Still what's inside the cargo?" Saber asked curiously.
"That is the classified information." Tarkin answered bluntly, "You have no right to question it."
Applejack groaned in annoyance, "That's helpful."
"Yeah," Pinkie said in agreement, "Seriously. Wouldn't it kill you all to tell us about it?"
"I have to agree with them." Tailtech sighed, "If the cargo so important to both Metal Armor Sentinels and Thunder Science Division, we have the right to know about this cargo."
"The answer is no. We will not disclose the information," Director Waller said firmly and dryly.
Lightning Wisdom sighed, "I am sorry. But you must understand this. It's the only way to avoid our information being leaked out to the enemies. Because of that, the enemies were able to get one step ahead of us. We cannot afford to let that happen."
Tarkin nodded firmly, "And therefore, this is the only information you have now."
Terrorcreep sighed, "Guess that will do. But more importantly, who's the enemy wanted it so badly?"
"We have suspicious on three possible individuals," Director Waller said firmly, "They were Maul, Shredkiller and Maul. They're all coming for our cargo."
Tailtech groaned in anger, "Machine Dragoon... Damn him..."
Applejack and Pinkie were surprise as they noticed Tailtech's anger when Director Waller mentioned of 'Machine Dragoon'. Saber and Terrorcreep were uneasy and concern about him as well. They can't help but felt like that he has some history and issue with the mechanical monster. They need to look after him.
"Alright, we'll do our best to defend the cargo until it reached to Mechsteel State," Saber said firmly, "That we can promised."
"Good. However, your team won't be dealing with this mission alone," Tarkin said firmly. It surprised Saber's team. He continued, "You'll be accompanied and assisted by our team."
Saber's team looked uneasy and worry about Tarkin's team. Waller continued, "Yes. Our special black ops team will assist you." She turned to Lightning Wisdom, who nodded firmly and calmly. She turned to the Mystic Soldier, "It is time. Assemble Suicide Squad. We've got work to do!"
Mystic Soldier saluted as he headed off to prepare the Suicide Squad. This confused Applejack and Pinkie Pie while annoyed Saber and Terrorcreep about it. Tailtech was ignorant to be bothered about it. Director Waller turn to them.
"Follow me. And get ready to acquaintance with your new team players." Director Waller said amusingly and firmly, "After all, Friendship is Magic."
Director Waller headed off, accompanied by both Lightning Wisdom and Tarkin. Saber's team also followed them as well.
Applejack groaned in annoyance, "I don't like that tone of hers."
"Me too," Pinkie agreed, "Especially the team we're meeting with."
Director Waller led both her group and Saber's to the weapon chamber. As they entered, they all found eight creatures were gearing up their suits and weapons. Applejack and Pinkie were in shock about the group while Saber's team were uneasy and concern.
Karai tightened red headband on her forehead while placed the armor on her, as well as armed with her sword, knives, shurikens, smoke bombs and mini-crossbow arrows gauntlet. Reaperdeath has put his black-orange armor while loaded up his heavy machine blaster, twin blasters, knives, pole, grenades and a sword. Deadblast armed and loaded his gauntlets-like blasters, along with his spare bullets. Skycrush sharpening her Crossed Pikes. Tech gathered tools and gadgets into his bag. Three new creatures joined in as well - the golden Japanese macaque named Hideyoshi put his golden robe and armor on him while armed with his three-sectional staff, Terrorspike a brown Pegasus with darker yellow-orange mixed spiky mane and tail has placed his samurai armors while armed with Twin Demon Spears and Dark Sword, and finally Psychic Freeze - a metallic white bluish unicorn with crimson eyes and black-red short tail armed with his Freezing Beam Blaster.
The Suicide Squad has already geared up, armed and readied for the mission. They turned and faced to Director Waller and her guests.
"Madam Waller," Karai said firmly before sighed, "We are ready."
Director Waller smiled, "Excellent work, Karai. You, Reaperdeath and Hideyoshi would make a fine leaders to lead the team."
Karai bowed humbly, "Yes, madam. We will not fail."
"This better be worth of it," Reaperdeath said dryly, "I hate cheap."
"Hey, as long we work together and survive this," Hideyoshi said optimistically, "We'll get what we want. Everything will be fine."
Karai sighed, "That's what worries me. Working together..."
"Do your job, and you all will be rewarded," Tarkin said firmly.
"Wait a picking minute!" Applejack exclaimed in concern, "You're telling me that we're working with these Dark Mystic Ponies?!"
Director Waller gave a firm nod. Pinkie yelped in concern, "Are you kidding me?! We have to work with the bad guys?! This is My Little Pony Show, not DC or Marvel Comics! Come on! This gotta be a joke!"
"I do not joke, brat..." Director Waller said firmly and angrily.
Terrorcreep hummed suspiciously while looking at the Suicide Squad, "Why them? What do they have to become members of Suicide Squad, Director Waller?"
"Yeah. Why Tech is with them either?" Tailtech asked in concern, "He didn't actually contribute or even performed anything good or bad at all."
"HEY!" Tech exclaimed in anger.
"Simple." Director Waller answered firmly as she looked at the Suicide Squad, "Each of them have their own specialty and abilities that is suited and contributed for the mission and battlefield. These war criminals are perfect for Suicide Squad, and even Tech has some usefulness for the team. It would be unwise for not using them."
Director Waller explained about her team's roles, "Karai is not just Shredkiller's daughter but a highly skilled and professional ninja for infiltration, gathering intel, retrieving specific items and assassination. Reaperdeath, a skilled active bounty hunter and military soldier, known for hunting down both deserters and traitors. Hideyoshi - Kishin Akuma's former strategist and advisor, and also was a legendary Ancient Ruler of Japony for his sharp mind and creativity ideas. Deadblast is an accurate and exceptional sharpshooter. Terrorspike, reckless and dangerous but loyal samurai warrior, who feared no death or pain. As daughter to Devil Destroyer, Skycrush is a fierce and mighty warrior to be feared of. Psychic Freeze - an ice expert specialized on ice and tactics, and he loved cold. And finally, Tech for being a good bait."
"HEY?! I'm not a bait!" Tech exclaimed in anger.
Director Waller ignored Tech's anger, "These criminals are perfect for the Suicide Squad. If they succeeded it, then they can get what they wanted. Failure is not an option."
"Indeed. They're the best candidates we have," Lightning Wisdom said calmly and firmly, "As Waller said, they're perfect for this mission."
"What is Suicide Squad?" Pinkie asked softly to her friends.
Saber sighed as he explained, "Suicide Squad was founded and designed by Director Waller for one purpose - perform and accomplish a dangerous suicide mission, with no questions, rules and laws applied to them. However, they're nothing but an expandable team of criminals and prisoners to get the job done. If they get it right, they can get their rewards. It's a do or die mission."
"And the worse is those who dare to resist or disobey her will put to death. And there was a way to keep them in line," Terrorcreep added in concern. Applejack and Pinkie were uneasy and concern. He gave angry firm looks, "They say Director Waller put some kind of micro detonators in them."
"W-What?! H-How could they?!" Applejack asked in shock and anger, "I know they're bad guys, but how could Director Waller treat them like this?! They don't deserve this kind of treatment!"
"Believe me, AJ. I'm against this idea too but," Saber said firmly before sighed, "This is Thunder Science Division's laws. Unless the Mystic Emperor or Mystic Councilpony agreed to change the laws, we have no rights to complain."
"Maybe to you, but we do!" Pinkie exclaimed in anger, "Democracy will win! And I'm gonna make some protest party to fight for criminals' freedom and rights to be treated well and nice!"
"Pinkie, don't do something stupid," Tailtech scolded angrily, "The last thing you want is to make Director get angry and use you like a dummy."
"Hey! Nopony calls me a 'dummy'! You hear me!"
"I meant a target practice dummy, Pinkie."
"Oh! My bad..." Pinkie said in goofiness, "But still, this isn't right..."
Tailtech sighed, "I know. But if we want them alive, we have to make sure we completed our mission, got it?"
Doubts and concerns about trusting Suicide Squad but she disliked mistreating the criminals, Applejack sighed, "I guess we don't have much of choice now."
"No, we don't," Saber said in concern. He turned and looked at Waller, "Alright, Waller. We'll do your way. We'll work with this team."
Applejack nodded, "Yeah. We'll get the job done."
Karai nodded and bowed firmly and humbly, "Thank you, Detective. You will not regret the decision. And we will not fail this mission."
"I certainly hope so," Terrorcreep said calmly and firmly before looking at Suicide Squad, "And hopefully, your team will do the same."
Pinkie hissed, "Yeah. Good and bad guys working together might not be good idea." She then looked at Director Waller's angry looks. She yelped, "It's better than nothing."
"Good..." Director Waller said firmly, "Now begin the mission."
However, unknown to these ponies, they were being watched and eavesdropped by a Mystic Soldier. He turned his back while transformed back into a Demon Changeling.
At the polluted yet dead and destructive site of black desert wasteland, Maul was discussing with both Machine Dragoon and Shredkiller about what they can do to get the cargo at their main camp. MechaInfinite and Poisonserpent were on guard duty. Demon Assassin and Sevenstrike were training and sharpening the army for battle.
A Demon Changeling Scout has returned and made a report to his leader. Maul smiled happily and proudly while both Machine Dragoon and Shredkiller were doubtful and concern.
"Are you certain that the cargo will be coming here?" Shredkiller asked suspiciously, "I do not like wasting my resources for your 'errands'."
Machine Dragoon snarled, "I agreed. I have more important tasks to perform and deal with."
Maul smirked amusingly, "Trust me. It's here. The boss need it for his project. And you know he doesn't like 'no' for that."
Shredkiller and Machine Dragoon were annoyed and angered by Maul's statement especially involving Dark Curse wanted the cargo. They reluctantly nodded in agreement with him. They have to get and retrieve the cargo, no matter what happens.
Maul scoffed, "Good. Now we need to plan ahead of this. It's gonna be easy for us to deal with it."
At the outskirt of Thunder Agency Headquarter, Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad have geared up their weapons while gathered supplies and ammunition enough for their journey. They even had the metallic wagon-like 'cargo' attached to Terrorspike, who enjoyed carrying heavy lifting. With everything has set, they all headed off for their journey.
Lightning Wisdom and his ministers watched both team departed for their mission now. The Mystic Councilpony of Thunder can only hope that the plan went smoothly. Both Director Waller and Tarkin remained calm and silent about it.
"I'm not sure this is the wise decision to make." Lightning Wisdom said in concern, "We should give them more information about our true plans."
Director Waller scoffed a bit, "Sir, you mustn't be concern with little things especially the criminals and mortals. We will succeed the mission."
Tarkin nodded in agreement, "It's for the best, sir. As long they fulfilled their mission, we have nothing to worry about."
Lightning Wisdom hummed in concern, "I felt it's not right yet this is something I must do."
"My lord, has time change you a lot?" Tarkin asked in surprise yet amusingly. Lightning Wisdom turned and looked at him. He asked, "Were you not a confident pony, who planned calmly and calculatedly especially taking the risk for accomplishing your mission?"
Lightning Wisdom sighed, "True. That was a long time ago, Mr. Secretary. But now, I'm quite curious about the mortals."
"Sir?" Director Waller asked in surprise.
"Their courage... Their integrity... Their hearts... And even their friendship..." Lightning Wisdom explained, "Its surprisingly concept intrigued me to understand them. And so, I wish to learn more and understand it. I need to know how their friendship able to change the minds and hearts of evil to good especially overcoming the odds."
"I see. But I doubt friendship has the true power to do such a thing," Director Waller said in disgust yet annoyance, "Trust me, my lord. I still have my doubts."
"I agreed," Tarkin said in agreement, "But if you insist of want to learn, I have another way to learn more about them."
Lightning Wisdom turned to Tarkin, "Pray to tell, Tarkin."
After leaving the Thunder Agency Domain, both Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad have arrived at the black desert wasteland. Applejack and Pinkie were in shock and concern about coming to this place. Tailtech looked uneasy and worry about it. Terrorcreep and Saber remained calm and silent. Suicide Squad were ignorant to anything but focused on the mission.
"Back to here again," Pinkie said in concern.
Applejack sighed, "Looks like we have to suit up now."
"Yup, welcome back to the Death Wasteland," Terrorcreep said dryly.
"What's Death Wasteland?" Applejack asked.
Saber sighed, "The most devastating and unforgiving land of death and destruction. It's also where both Metal and Thunder Mystic Ponies fought against each other for dominance and conquest of the land." Applejack and Pinkie were surprised by the fact. He continued, "Yeah. They've been fighting for nearly 10 years in ancient times. That caused a terrible devastating destruction and pollution to the land. Most of ponies got killed by the effects. And so, comes with the truce to avoid conflict and destruction."
"T-That's terrible..." Pinkie said in shock and upset.
Applejack sighed, "Glad that our home didn't get affected..."
Deadblast sighed while stretched his muscles and neck a bit, "Alright, ya'll! Let's get the work done! Time is wasting."
"Yeah. Hopefully got some action!" Terrorspike exclaimed happily.
"Always into the fight than the brains..." Psychic Freeze said in annoyance, annoyed both Deadblast and Terrorspike. He spoke, "Do you not know where we're now?"
Deadblast whistled, "Someone got some nerve on us again."
"What's that supposed to be mean?!" Terrorspike asked in annoyance.
Hideyoshi yelped while holding Terrorspike, "Easy, TS. Don't get pissed off for no reason."
"He's right," Reaperdeath exclaimed firmly, "You're all better suit it up. We're entering the Death Wasteland. Good thing that some of us are accustomed to it especially the masks and headgear we wear is protecting us from breathing its pollution."
"Yeah. Definitely, no doubt," Hideyoshi said amusingly as he put the kabuki headgear-like with a breathing mask. He chuckled a bit, "No way I wanna get affected and get sick. I need my handsome face for the ladies to get me."
"Always worry about the looks. You'd never change," Terrorspike said in annoyance.
Tech chuckled, "Yeah. But at the end, nopony or monkey wanna monkeying around with him." Hideyoshi groaned in anger as he used his staff in whacking Tech's head. He yelped in pain, "That hurt!"
"Are we done talking?" Skycrush asked impatiently and angrily, "We've got work to do."
"Who's talking to you, bitch," Tech asked angrily, Skycrush snarled at him. He yelped as he hid behind Deadblast's back, "Please, don't hurt me! Shoot her! Shoot her!"
"Get off me, idiot! I ain't gonna protect your ass!" Deadblast exclaimed in anger, "Your fault! You deal with it."
Terrorspike groaned, "Make me wonder why we even want to have you as our member."
"I wonder the same thing," Psychic Freeze said in agreement.
"I have a hard time to believe that a bait like him could be some use to us," Reaperdeath said in anger, "What the hell was Waller thinking?!"
"You know I can hear it!" Tech exclaimed in anger, "That wasn't nice at all!"
"Hey, take it easy, everyone!" Hideyoshi called them off. Everyone turned and looked at him. He sighed, "I know we all don't get along well. But if we want those stupid micro detonators off us and get our freedom, we need to work together now."
Karai sighed, "Hideyoshi's right. This is the only way. Not get your radioactive suit and masks now. We're moving out soon." Suicide Squad was annoyed and angered about working together but reluctantly agreed to do so. They went and prepared themselves. She sighed as she turned to Applejack's team, "Forgive me for this mess..."
"I don't get one thing. You're all use to work together well," Applejack said in concern, "But why now?"
"Yeah. Aren't you all best buddies?" Pinkie asked curiously.
"Not really. We're just allies, colleagues and acquaintance under Dark Curse's rule. Some of us joined the Dark Lord for money and respects. Others have strong belief in Dark Curse's ambition and ideals. A few wanted more power and fame." Karai explained calmly and firmly, "However, if there was strongest and most feared general and warrior like Dark Curse and Demon Generals, then we must cooperate and work together than against it, even though we hated it so much."
"Well, that explains why we rarely seen you'all working and befriending together," Saber said in surprise, "You're all just doing the job."
Terrorcreep scoffed, "Aren't we all the same?"
"True. But unlike them, we're all friends to begin with," Saber answered, "Because we believed and trust in each other."
"Eeyup. Twilight felt the same way for us." Applejack added in.
"And that is why Friendship can overcome everything," Pinkie said happily.
"I hope so, Pinkie. Because Suicide Squad is nothing but expandable team to Director Waller," Karai said in concern, "We're all just force to work with her for freedom and reward." This concerns Applejack and Pinkie. She sighed, "Don't worry about us. We're just pawns. But let us focus on the mission now. We don't have much time now."
Karai turned and headed off as she was putting radioactive suit with armors on her. Applejack and Pinkie were uneasy and concern about it while Saber, Terrorcreep and Tailtech remained silent.
"You know." Applejack said thoughtfully, "I can't help but think that this is friendship problem. Suicide Squad don't get along with each other. This is like everypony for themselves."
Pinkie nodded, "Yeah. It's so hard to believe that bad guys are kinda like us."
"What do you mean by that?" Terrorcreep asked suspiciously yet concern, "Don't tell me that you feel sorry for them?"
"Actually, I do," Pinkie admitted, "kinda weird. But after hearing what they say and did to each other or the problems they're dealing with. They're not really bad guys, right?"
Everyone was surprised by Pinkie's statement. Some of Dark Mystic Ponies aren't really evil but desperate and despair to find what they needed for themselves and the family.
"You do have the point, Pinkie," Tailtech admitted in agreement. He sighed, "Even if this is the Friendship Problem, I highly doubt the Suicide Squad listen or even want to work with us."
Terrorcreep nodded, "That is true. And do you think we can help them?"
"If reforming Princess Luna, Trixie, Discord and even Sunset to become good isn't the proof, then I don't know what is," Applejack said firmly, "And it doesn't matter if they hate us or not, Cutie Map called us to solve the problem. And we will."
Pinkie nodded happily, "Yeah! We'll help them get what they needed for their family. Everypony deserve the second chance."
Though he's very against it, Saber couldn't help but smile, "They're right. Everypony deserve it for better life. And we will help them. I just don't know how we can help them befriends or solve the friendship problem."
Applejack smiled, "If there's one thing I learn from Twilight and my experience; get to know them, understand them and befriend them."
Pinkie giggled, "Easy as pie! Let's do it. Start with Hideyoshi and Karai. They seemed okay. Plus, I loved monkeys! I think Hideyoshi is a funny monkey"
"Oh joy..." Tailtech remarked in concern.
"Alright, then. Suit up now," Saber said firmly, "Wrap Up and Roll Our!"
After both Applejack's and Suicide Squad suited up with their radioactive suits and masks, they all marched into the Death Wasteland, in order to reach to MechSteel State unharmed. Applejack, Saber, Karai and Reaperdeath were on the front line. The middle was Tailtech, Hideyoshi and Psychic Freeze guarding Terrorspike and his cargo. The rear was guarded by Terrorcreep, Pinkie, Skycrush and even Tech. They traveled through the land of black sands.
As they traveled through the Death Wasteland; there was no sign of enemies, ambushes or even sight of creatures attacking them. So far, everything is safe and secured. There was no danger to them. Despite of that, they became exhausted and tired after travelling for two hours. They all decided to take a break from travelling.
Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad were resting at the ruins of village with a well. Most of them were taking their seats while others were on patrol and guarding posts - Saber, Applejack, Reaperdeath, Deadblast and Skycrush. Terrorspike, Tech and Psychic Freeze stayed close to the cargo as they can't let the enemies come close to it.
Everyone was doing their duty and minding their own business. Suicide Squad were focused while refused to talk to each other. Applejack's team noticed it while looked at each other. They all nodded in agreement that it's time to talk with them. Applejack and Saber will talk with the group. Pinkie's group will talk with the rest.
Applejack approached to Skycrush, "Skycrush, is it?" Skycrush turned to her. She asked, "I'm kinda wonder why are you, and not with your pa and the guys? And how did you end up here?"
Skycrush huffed while crossed her hooves, "That is none of your concerns, farmer. How I got here is because I was careless and foolish to think that I can handle it by myself."
"I don't believe in you," Applejack said firmly. Skycrush turned and glared at her. She continued, "You can't fool me easily. I can tell that you lied to me. Why did you wanna join here?"
Skycrush was annoyed about Applejack able to detect her lies. She sighed in defeat, "Very well. I will explain. I purposely let myself captured and join the Suicide Squad." Applejack was in shock and surprise. She explained, "If I can complete my mission, then Mystic Force will leave my father, my mother and army alone. That is my reward."
"I see..." Applejack said in understanding, "You really loved your family, don't you?"
"I do..." Skycrush admitted before sighed, "But I also want to prove my father that I'm a warrior. And this is the only way to prove it."
"Sounds familiar. But I'm pretty sure your folks know it." Applejack said in understanding. Skycrush was surprised by her answer. She smiled and nodded, "Trust me. They do."
Skycrush couldn't help but smile, "Thank you, farmer girl."
Saber noticed both Reaperdeath and Deadblast distanced from each other while armed with their blasters. He spoke, "You don't seem of getting along well?"
"Why should I work with that fool," Reaperdeath asked dryly.
"Yeah. It's not like he's a good team player. And neither do I," Deadblast said bluntly while tinkering his gauntlet blasters, "Anyway, it's not like we have the choice when we're on the same boat."
"Agreeable. I joined Master Shredkiller, but not because of power or wealth. I want to fight the most worthy opponent and prey. That is the thrill of the hunt for a bounty hunter like me. Unlike Deadblast, he's after the golden bucks only."
"So what? At least, I did it for my little girl. She needs the money for food, education and home. I don't want her to end up like me."
"Boohoo. A father? Pathetic."
"Like you ever understand my position. At least, I have someone to fight for and never give up."
Reaperdeath and Deadblast glared at each other angrily and firmly. Saber quickly came in between them and spoke, "Break it up. I know you two got different priorities, but at least, you didn't do it for power or doing it for Dark Curse's cause. That's something in common you both shared."
Reaperdeath groaned, "Maybe, Detective. But that doesn't mean I have to like him."
"Yeah, neither do I," Deadblast snarled, "And don't tell me that you and your buddies think we should be BFFs."
"You don't have to like each other and be BFFs." Saber answered dryly, "But you need each other to survive this. Cause if you don't, you screw your chance to get out of here or get what you wanted." Reaperdeath and Deadblast were annoyed and angered, but nevertheless shown reluctant to agree by nodding. He sighed, "Good. Work together, and then we'll get through it."
Karai was using her binocular to look around of her surroundings. Psychic Freeze was using his detector machine to search and detect any signs of enemies. Terrorcreep approached them from behind while crossed his hooves. This annoyed yet surprise them to turn to him.
"What do you want, vampire pony?" Psychic Freeze asked dryly.
Karai sighed, "Don't worry. We're keeping an eye out on the enemies. And trust me, I would love to scout ahead but guarding the cargo is important."
"I'm questioning your role," Terrorcreep explained calmly. Karai and Psychic Freeze were surprised as they turned and looked at him. He continued, "Tell me. During Third Mystic War, why did you both surrendered to us and betrayed your masters?"
"Resistance is futile. And above all, serving under Machine Dragoon is not my true purpose at all. I joined him because I need resources and materials for my science research and experimentation." Psychic Freeze answered dryly and sarcastically, "And so, the results of losing in Third Mystic War, fighting for a monster like Machine Dragoon is not worth my life."
"Betrayal to my father, my master and the cause I fight for is dishonorable, but killing innocents or even leading my clan to destruction is more dishonorable," Karai explained firmly and calmly, "Over the years, fighting for Dark Mystic Ponies, exiled to Dark Mystic Realm and especially losing during the Third Mystic War, it made me realize the error of my ways. It shame me to do this, but I couldn't stand besides with them much longer."
"So, you betrayed your own master because of your conscience and pride?" Terrorcreep asked amusingly. Both Karai and Psychic Freeze remained silent and calm. He nodded, "I understand. At least, you both are not mindless and blinded for power and cause." He turned to Karai, "And more importantly, you did not follow your father's hoofstep. Just like me."
"Like you?" Karai hummed curiously, "You hate your father so much, don't you?"
"After what he has done to me and my mother, I'd never forgive or willingly to spare him." Terrorcreep said darkly, "If he dares to lay his bloody hoof on my love, I'll come for his head and drink his blood."
"I see. It's understandable," Karai said calmly and firmly.
"But why do you bother us so much?" Psychic Freeze asked curiously, "We're not your friends or allies. We're nothing but war criminals."
Terrorcreep sighed, "True. I don't give a damn about this. But a pony did say that everypony deserve a second chance. So, don't waste it."
Both Karai and Psychic Freeze were surprised by Terrorcreep's suggestion. They nodded in understanding that they will do their part for redemption.
Terrorspike was guarding the supply cargo, Hideyoshi was writing down on his book and Tech was inventing his new invention. Tailtech and Pinkie decided to check on them.
"Hey there. What can I do for you?" Hideyoshi asked happily.
"Nothing much. Just wondering," Tailtech asked calmly. Hideyoshi, Terrorspike and Tech looked at him. He asked, "Why did you two joined Kishin Akuma in the first place? As far as I know of how history goes, you both aren't really bad guys. From 582 A.E. onward after Kishin Akuma's death, you both went and conquer the land by defeating or negotiating with enemies to join together as one. That doesn't look like evil intention at all."
Pinkie nodded happily, "Yeah. I can tell that you two are best friends."
Terrorspike sighed, "You got that right. Both of us are best friends from the start. During the rise of Kishin Akuma, I met Hideyoshi on the street. I kinda find him odd but fun and interesting. So does our lord. We've been BFF for a long time till we became the government."
"Yeah. We sure do," Hideyoshi said calmly before sighed, "And for Kishin Akuma, we joined him because we believed in him. You should seen what he can do. He used his incredible resourcefulness, make use of modern technology and weapons, and best of all, he is a cool-headed and brave pony to work with. We're both proud of that."
Both Tailtech and Pinkie shown uneasy and concern looks. Terrorspike and Hideyoshi noticed it and knew they weren't happy about them working for Kishin Akuma.
"As much as we loved working for him, he's not perfect or best either," Hideyoshi said calmly, "Believe me. I don't killing innocent and destroying the village. It's wrong for us. But what can we do?"
Terrorspike nodded, "I agreed. The last thing we want is to get on his wrong side. So, we have no choice but to obey his orders. It wasn't easy for us. It never was."
"And ever since Kishin's death, it was perfect chance for both of us to do the right thing. So, we went across the Japony and conquer it."
"We didn't just fight them to win the battle, but also talking and negotiating with them to submit and unite under one banner. And it did. Our dream finally come true. Peace came to our land."
Hideyoshi sighed, "It really does worth the effort we make."
"Wow..." Tailtech and Pinkie said in surprise, "That's really heroic thing to do."
"It was..." Hideyoshi said happily before showing sad looks, "But ever since we all reincarnated into Mystic, we were forced to work under Kishin Akuma. And this time, it's worse than before. We were so ashamed and embarrassed about it to be villains again."
Terrorspike sighed, "Yeah. We were heroes, and now we're villains. Ponies will never look up to us now. And right before Third Mystic War, we immediately surrender. We want to be in jail for the rest of our lives. And our talents will never be used for evil again."
"Man. That's really rough..." Pinkie remarked in upset tone before smiled, "But this is perfect chance to show the world that you two can be heroes."
Tailtech nodded, "Yeah. This is the perfect chance for you to prove it. Creatures like you can be heroes. We believed in it."
Hideyoshi and Terrorspike were surprised yet touched by two ponies' support and hope. They couldn't help but smiled in relief.
"Hello?! What about me?! Don't you wanna talk with me?!" Tech asked angrily. Both Pinkie and Tailtech looked uneasy and uninterested while shrugged. He screamed, "Aw, come on?! Don't you feel pity and worry about me?!"
"Don't be honest. You're not really sad, just plain stupid," Tailtech answered.
Pinkie nodded, "Yeah. And plus, you're the bad guy, who wanna sold my party cannon for the living. I'm still upset by that."
"Hey! The guy needs the living you know. Do you have any idea of how it is for me to handle in Mortal and Mystic Realm?!" Tech asked angrily, "Frustrating annoying I'd tell you! Nopony wanna hired me to be science. They don't appreciate my genius or respect me! They think I'm a loser or low-leveled threat! I'm evil boy genius! I deserve respect! I am the son of Crimson Skull!" He sighed, "Can feel my pain?"
"Nope." Pinkie and Tailtech answered.
Tech screamed in anger, "Aw, come on! You're gonna be sorry for not feeling sorry about me!"
"QUIET!" Karai ordered firmly and loudly. She shushed while looked around of her surroundings, "We've been followed!"
This surprised and concerned everyone but confused Tech. However, they all have suspicious and concern about it. They all armed, loaded up and armed their weapons for the fight. The enemies are coming. Tech remained confuse yet foolish as he shrugged while lying down on the floor.
Using their skills and gadgets to detect enemy's movement from several directions, both teams felt the enemies are coming close to them. Just as they expected, couple of Black Ninjas and Shadow Assassins came out from the sands or dropping from the sky. Mecha Ponies and Griffon Jetfighters also joined the battlefield. They both charged and attacked Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad while scaring Tech off his pants.
Both team fought back against the army of Black Assassins and Machine Enforcement Force. Applejack used her Mind Whiplash to fight them back. Saber swung his Twin Dragoon Sabers while covering cowgirl's back. Pinkie and Tailtech used their Party Canon and Typhoon Blaster at them. Karai, Skycrush and Reaperdeath used their martial art skills and swords to fight them off. Hideyoshi and Terrorspike have each other's back as they both fought and attacked the enemies. Deadblast fired his gauntlet blasters at them from close and far distance. Psychic Freeze fired his Freezing Blaster in putting them in solid ice forms. And Tech did is running away from the enemies for his own life while leaving his drones - Techbots to fight the enemies off.
Both team did their best to protect the cargo. However, as they were fighting the enemies, Suicide Squad was struggling as they were having some issues with their own teammates. Skycrush, recklessly charged and attacked the enemies by herself, which forced Karai to chase after her and abandoned their post. Deadblast and Reaperdeath almost killed at each other when they were targeting and shooting down the enemy troops. While dealing with the enemies; Terrorspike and Hideyoshi were annoyed and distracted by Tech, who was running around them and escaping from them. Psychic Freeze was alone to defend the cargo. Applejack's team did their best to help and protect the Suicide Squad and cargo. Things got complicated and difficult for both teams to handle.
Unknown to both teams, Demon Assassin and Sevenstrike were watching the event from the abandoned house. The Mecha Pony armed and readied his blaster as he was about to march in, but stopped by the assassin master, who shook his head firmly. They all quickly disappeared in shadows at once.
Both Applejack's and Suicide Squad have overcome and defeated their enemies. They all panted and breathed heavily as they'all are tired and exhausted from the fight.
"That was close..." Applejack said in relief. She turned and glared at Suicide Squad, "What the hay was that?! Can't you guys be more helpful to us than just fighting among ourselves?!"
Tailtech nodded, "Yeah! You're all almost got us killed!"
Karai groaned in ashamed and anger, "W-We're doing our best."
"Best?! If you mean by best, don't you mean this guy screw the job up?!" Terrorspike asked angrily before groaned in anger as he kicked Tech off, "Seriously, can't you do anything right for once?!"
Tech screamed, "Don't hurt me! I bruised easily! Mercy!"
"You always get bruised easily! You're useless!" Psychic Freeze exclaimed in anger. He turned and glared at his allies, "In fact, all of you are useless! None of you have come and assist me to protect the cargo!"
Deadblast huffed as he aimed his twin blasters at Reaperdeath, "It wasn't my fault if someone hasn't trying to gut me off!"
"I could say the same thing to you," Reaperdeath exclaimed in anger as he pointed his sword at Deadblast. He turned and glared at Skycrush and Karai, "What the hell were you thinking?! You both were supposed to guard the cargo and assist us, not go and screw things up!"
"I was trying to create the path for all of us to escape," Skycrush exclaimed in anger. She turned and glared at Karai, "If she hadn't getting in my way, I would have gotten job done in no time!"
Karai punched Skycrush's face, "You could have told us about it, then I would have sent some guys to assist you!"
"I don't need anypony's help! I can do it without you all! I'm the daughter of Devil Destroyer."
"And that means you're nothing but a father's fool!"
Skycrush screamed in anger as she was about to attack Karai, who armed and readied to fight. And just before two mares could engage in the fight, Saber and Hideyoshi came in-between them as he held and pushed them aside.
"Guys, knock it off! This is not the time for argument." Saber exclaimed in anger.
Hideyoshi hissed in concern, "I hate to admit it. The Detective got some point. We're not out of woods yet. If we don't work together, then we're done for. Capeesh?" Suicide Squad was annoyed and angered about it, but nevertheless, they're all nodded in agreement. He sighed, "Good, we'd best get going. We can't stay here much longer."
Everyone chatted in agreement as they're all packing their stuffs up and ready to march out. Applejack's team have their private discussion about the team.
"This isn't getting us nowhere," Terrorcreep said dryly,
"Okay, seriously. Doesn't anypony think this is a really bad idea for team-up between heroes and villains?!" Pinkie exclaimed in concern, "Coz I still think it is!"
Tailtech sighed, "Pinkie, didn't you say you agreed to help them?"
Pinkie groaned, "I know that. But sometimes that 'good guys vs bad guys' genre always gets the best of me to think that! I can't help it. I loved being good guy."
"Well, either way, this is the friendship problem we need to solve it," Applejack said firmly, "And we will."
Saber nodded, "I'm with you, AJ. We'll get through this. Let's Wrap and Roll Out!"
With everyone has packed their stuffs up, both Applejack's and Suicide Squad marched out at once. They're all continued their journey to MechSteel State. However, unknown to them, Demon Assassin and Sevenstrike emerged out from the shadows, joined by both MechaInfinite and Poisonserpent, who were displeased and annoyed.
"Why did we not move?!" MechaInfinite demanded in anger, "we could have taken them down especially the traitors!"
Poisonserpent hissed, "I agreed! We could have gotten the cargo!"
Sevenstrike hissed in anger. Demon Assassin smiled, "Calm down. You're making a fuss for nothing again. In fact, Suicide Squad is nothing but worthless pack of rats. This is the perfect chance for us to attack them by nightfall."
"This better worth our effort," MechaInfinite snarled a bit, "Our masters are depending on us."
As the sunsets, Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad were setting their camp for rest and sleep. The firewood was set while food was prepared for everyone to eat. As they all were eating their dinner, Suicide Squad were glaring at each other as they still having some issues with each other. Applejack's Team and even Hideyoshi noticed it as they were annoyed and frustrated by it.
"Listen, you'all. You need to get over and work together," Applejack said firmly, "Coz if you don't, no telling when will the micro detonator exploded in you!"
Saber nodded, "I agreed. You need to put your difference aside now."
"And let me guess, Friendship is Magic?" Tech asked in annoyance, "Don't you ever get tired of that? Coz I am."
"I agreed. We're the criminals. We don't give a damn about the teamwork," Reaperdeath said darkly.
Deadblast nodded in agreement, "Yeah, no kidding. I don't work with losers like them."
"Our own concern is survival, not concern with each other," Skycrush said dryly and angrily before glared at Karai, "I definitely do not want to have concern with you."
"Neither do I. I don't like having accompany by the likes of you," Karai said firmly, "You're nothing but brash fool like your father."
Skycrush snarled, "At least, I didn't betray my own father like you did!"
"At least, I didn't become a monster like him," Karai exclaimed in anger, "Unlike you, you're willing to kill anyone and even the innocent. You have no honor, monster!"
"Damn you, bitch!" Skycrush exclaimed in anger as she jumped and attacked Karai, "I'll kill you!"
Karai snarled, "Do your worst!"
Skycrush and Karai began their fierce fighting. Their own teammates cheered wildly and happily to both mares fighting with each other. Applejack's Team and Hideyoshi were annoyed and frustrated by the fight.
"We'd be lucky if we ever get out of here," Terrorcreep said dryly and annoyingly.
Tailtech snarled a bit, "Tell me about it. Just be glad that there will be no attacks now."
BOOM!Everyone yelped in surprise and shock as they all stopped their fights. Their area was slowly covered by the smokescreen, along with more distanced blasting shots on them. They all coughed and wheezed heavily as they can't see where they were going now. As they all struggled to see where they were going to, they got attacked and knocked out unconsciously by three assassins - Demon Assassin, Sevenstrike and Poisonserpent.
With both Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad down, three assassins turned to their back and signaled by red light. MechaInfinite emerged from the ground as he approached to the cargo, where he grabbed and placed it on his back. With their mission is complete, they turned and headed off. They're now returning to their base.
A few minutes have passed, both Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad slowly recovered and gotten up from the ground. Both team found the cargo is missing and stolen.
"Not good! This is so not good!" Pinkie exclaimed in concern.
Terrorcreep groaned in anger, "We've let our guard down. We got careless."
"Tell me about it. We really got screwed," Deadblast groaned while massaging his muscle, "Waller's going to kill us."
"Freeze! Tech! You were supposed to check out on the enemy's movement," Reaperdeath exclaimed in anger, "How the hell did they get here unnoticed?!"
Psychic Freeze was annoyed and angered before glared at Tech, "What the hell did you do to my system, you fool!"
"I didn't do anything! Really!" Tech exclaimed in fear.
"Hey, back off, Freeze!" Terrorspike exclaimed in anger while pushing Psychic Freeze off, "Tech maybe a coward and useless, but he knows not to mess with your tools!"
Psychic Freeze snarled in anger, "Then, how do you explain of how the hell did they get here?! My tech works fine but something interfered its signal!"
"I don't know. But I know your tech needs some work," Terrorspike snapped in anger.
"To be frank, I don't give a damn about whose fault," Reaperdeath exclaimed in anger, "I give a damn that none of you all putting a good effort for the team! You're all useless!"
"I knew camping here was the bad idea," Skycrush snarled as she glared at Karai, "Maybe if someone hadn't say about camping here!"
Karai groaned, "How dare you?! As the leader and member to this team, it's my duty is to ensure that all of us get dinner to eat and some goodnight rest. So, all of us can be ready for the fight! Without it, we'd be easily defeated!"
"We don't need it! We can do it fine!" Skycrush exclaimed in anger, "Being part of the team is the mistake!"
Karai snarled, "I couldn't agree more!"
The Suicide Squad gotten into a big argument and even gotten to a big fight. This really frustrated and annoyed Applejack's Team and Hideyoshi. They don't have the time for this.
Terrorcreep sighed, "We definitely regret for not executing you."
"Terrorcreep! That is so mean!" Pinkie exclaimed in annoyance.
"Will you knock it out?!" Applejack shouted and snapped in anger, making everyone stop their fights, "This is not the time to fight and argue. We need to get the cargo back now."
"Yeah. And there's no telling what those monsters want with the cargo," Tailtech's said in concern, "And whatever it is inside the cargo, it's going to bad news to all of us. We need to stop them before it's too late."
Karai hummed in concern and worried. Deadblast spoke up, "Karai, don't try to be nice to these 'heroes'. They got issues with us. If they don't trust us, then what's the point of this?
"For once, I agreed." Reaperdeath said dryly, "This is indeed pointless to work with you all."
"Hey! This isn't about us trusting you guys!" Saber exclaimed in anger and annoyance, "It's about you all!"
"Hey, what's that supposed to be mean?!" Tech demanded in anger and annoyance.
Skycrush nodded, "Are you questioning our abilities, strength and speed to get the job done?! You'll be sorry for that, fool!"
"No, you're all having teamwork and trust issues!" Saber explained in anger, "Keep this up and you're all gonna get yourself into troubles."
Terrorcreep nodded in agreement, "Indeed. And who knows? Waller might as well get rid of you all."
"If we don't do something, we're gonna get screwed especially Waller's gonna kill us!" Hideyoshi said in concern and agreement, "So, we need to work together and get our cargo now!"
Pinkie groaned, "Tell me about it. I told you this is a bad idea for good guys and bad guys to work together." Everyone glared at her. She yelped, "Sorry. My bad. We need to save the day now!"
"And you think we care?" Reaperdeath asked dryly.
Deadblast nodded, "Yeah. It's for everypony for themselves. It's always has been."
"That is true," Skycrush said dryly and darkly, "What makes you think we do it for the world when they do not care about us?"
"Then, do it for yourself. Do it for someone you care," Applejack said firmly, which surprise Suicide Squad. She sighed, "If you wanna do it for someone or yourself, then work together to get the job done! It's the only way we can survive it."
"Hate to admit it. She is right," Psychic Freeze admitted in concern.
Most members of Suicide Squad reluctantly agreed, Karai sighed, "Yes. We must. But how do we find the cargo? It could be anywhere in this Death Wasteland..."
Tech smiled as he was about to say. Tailtech interrupted while showing his tracker, "Don't worry. I know where the cargo heading to." He smirked, "I placed the tracking device on it before we start the journey."
"Hey! That's my line!" Tech exclaimed in anger and fury, "And my work!"
Demon Assassin and his group have moved the cargo all the way back to the main camp; where Maul, Shredkiller and Machine Dragoon were waiting and standing for. Three of them were amused and proud of their success now. They all were about to open the cargo now. They stopped as they looked up and found both Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad stood before them.
"Well, well," Maul said amusingly, "Look who has come and joined the party!"
"There you are..." Tailtech said in anger.
"Tailtech, not now," Terrorcreep said dryly and firmly, "We need to get the cargo now."
Machine Dragoon scoffed, "The little fox comes back. How intriguing..."
"Karai..." Shredkiller snarled in anger.
"Father... It's been a while..." Karai said darkly.
"You will pay for betraying your own father, child! I do not tolerate betrayal and failures! Mark my word, Karai!"
"I do not fear you anymore."
"We shall see." Shredkiller said darkly before looking at the cargo, "You want the cargo? You have to fight and get it from us!"
"Isn't it obvious?" Pinkie asked happily.
Maul chuckled, "This is going to be fun. I loved challenging."
"Oh yeah? I loved to kick your ass for raping Twilight!" Applejack said in anger, "Nopony raped my friends and gets away with this!"
"Everypony, attack! Get the cargo!" Saber ordered.
Both Applejack's and Suicide Squad charged at Maul, Shredkiller and Machine Dragoon, who led their army to charged at them. As both sides have a large clash, they began their big fight.
Using Mind Whiplash and Twin Dragoon Sabers; Applejack and Saber battled with Maul, who quickly dodged and blocked the attacks while swinging his Twin Killer Swords at them for few times. Pinkie and Tailtech fired their blasters at Machine Dragoon, who was too large and immune to the blasts while firing his cannons at them back. Karai, Terrorcreep and Skycrush have their duel against Shredkiller, who used aggressiveness and fury to block and attack them without mercy or slowing down. Reaperdeath skillfully and fiercely engaged and battled with Demon Assassin, who kept disappearing and appearing while attacking him. Deadblast fired his gauntlet blasters at Sevenstrike, who also fired back at him. Hideyoshi fought against Poisonserpent as both of them swiftly and quickly fought each other for few times. While dodging and avoiding the blasts and explosion from the enemies, Terrorspike battled against the MechaInfinite, who unleashed firepower mercilessly at him for few times. And all Tech did is run from the fight while ordering his Techbots to defend him and battled their army.
Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad fought and battled against Maul's team and army for few times. Neither side have stopped their battles against each other. Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad helped each other while battling the enemies.
Shredkiller knocked and about to kill Karai but blocked and assisted by Skycrush. Both mares worked and fought against him. While dealing with both Demon Assassin and Sevenstrike, both Reaperdeath and Deadblast assisted and helped each other by blasting their guns at the enemies despite them hated each other a lot. While Tech was running out for his life, Psychic Freeze fired his Freezing Blaster at the enemies for saving his life while dealing with the enemies. Terrorspike and Hideyoshi did their best of helping their allies and dealing with the enemies.
During their fierce battles, Tech accidentally knocked the cargo, which caused it to open. Everyone stopped as they turned and found something shocking and unexpected - the cargo was empty.
"WHAT?! What is the meaning of this?!" Shredkiller demanded in anger.
"It's a decoy!" Machine Dragoon exclaimed in anger, "We've been played!"
Maul groaned, "This isn't over. See ya, suckers!"
And just before anyone could react, Shredkiller and his army of ninjas threw their smoke bombs on the ground. Maul's team disappeared in the black smokes. Surprised and annoyed that their enemies got away, both Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad turned and checked on the cargo. They all couldn't believe of what they just saw.
"We've been duped," Deadblast snarled in anger.
Skycrush snarled, "Damn it. I hate deception."
"It's empty! How could we not notice it?!" Pinkie asked in shock and concern.
Applejack nodded, "Yeah. Where's the real cargo?! Why sent us with the empty one?!"
"Because Waller wants to distract our enemies," Karai answered darkly, "And it worked perfectly for both of us."
Saber snarled, "Waller's going to answer this."
In the next morning, Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad have arrived at MechSteel State's Platform. They found Lightning Wisdom, Director Waller and Tarkin talking to the Sentinel Commander and the army of Metal Sentinels. They all approached to three Thunder Mystic Ponies.
"Well, look, who has show up here," Director Waller said amusingly. Both Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad glared at her. She smiled, "What? Not happy with the assignment."
"You know why?" Saber said in anger, "You were using us to distract the enemies long enough for you to transport the real cargo here!"
Karai nodded in anger, "We risked our lives for this stupid task of yours! It's unacceptable!"
"Yeah!" Suicide Squad exclaimed in anger and agreement.
"So, what the heck was in the cargo?" Applejack demanded in anger.
"What does it matter?" Director Waller said calmly, "We've completed the mission. I did my part. You did yours. That's all it matters. Nothing more, nothing less!"
"WHAT?! The cargo has been stolen?!" Tarkin asked in anger and shock, surprised Director Waller and her allies. The Thunder Mystic Soldier nodded in concern. He groaned, "They're step ahead of us again!"
"Impossible! Unacceptable!" Director Waller exclaimed in anger, "How could this have happen?!"
"Well... Even you didn't tell us about the real mission, they still get what they wanted." Pinkie said randomly, "That's irony."
"Yeah. That was your big mistake for not telling us," Applejack said amusingly.
"Took the words out of my mouth," Hideyoshi said amusingly.
Deadblast nodded while chuckled, "Yeah. Maybe you should have trust us to look after it than just using us as decoys."
"For once, we agreed. You should have thought of that, Waller," Reaperdeath said firmly.
Director Waller was angered and furious to snap back. She huffed in anger as she headed off at once. Tarkin sighed before bowed humbly before Applejack's Team and Suicide Squad. He turned and followed her at once.
Lightning Wisdom turned and spoke firmly, "I'm truly sorry for what Waller has done. I am. I should have told you about it or at least, entrusted the mission to you with it."
"Yeah. Whatever," Terrorcreep said darkly and dryly, "And besides, I hope that you kept your words to honor reward to Suicide Squad for their effort and distracting the enemies long enough for you all to get the cargo here."
Applejack nodded, "It maybe failure to you all. But it's a success to us for making a team effort and working together."
"That I understand. And you have my word that their imprisonment will be shorten from 50 years to 10 years. And that's final," Lightning Wisdom said firmly and calmly. Suicide Squad was still annoyed that they're in prison. Nevertheless, they've get 10 years imprisonment. He continued, "Even though the mission is failure, to me, it's a success."
"What's that suppose to be mean?" Saber asked suspiciously and curiously.
"Yeah. How can you say a mission is a success?" Pinkie asked in confusion.
Lightning Wisdom smiled, "I learned more about the friendship."
"Okay... But what's inside the cargo?" Applejack asked curiously.
"To be honest, I don't know. Waller didn't tell me either," Lightning Wisdom said in annoyance and disappointment. Both team were in shocked. He sighed, "Yeah. Irony. And don't worry, you'll get the reward."
As soon as Lightning Wisdom left, Applejack's Team turned and looked at Suicide Squad, who was in shock and dumbfounded of what has happened.
Karai sighed as she bowed down, "Thank you all for helping us. But why?"
"Second chances." Applejack answered. Her team nodded in agreement. Suicide Squad was surprised yet touched and happy about it. She smiled, "You're all maybe bad guys, but bad can be turn to good. I know it because I met two rivals of mine, who helped us to complete the mission."
"And not to mention that you all picked a fight with each other," Pinkie added happily, "But you all helped and make a best team of it."
Saber nodded, "They're right. You're all deserved it."
"Don't waste the chance." Terrorcreep said firmly and dryly, "Or we'll come and hunt you down."
Annoyed and angered at each other, Suicide Squad couldn't help but be proud and happy about being part of the team and help each other out. They all bowed down humbly before Applejack's Team and said, "We're honored. Thank you."
Applejack's Team smiled in relief. Suddenly, their cutie mark glowed blinked and brightly. Both Applejack and Pinkie smiled as they have solved the Friendship Problem.
"The mission maybe a failure, but we solved the Friendship Problem!" Pinkie cheered happily.
"Yeah, it is. But still, I wonder what's inside the cargo," Applejack asked in concern.
Terrorcreep sighed, "Who knows? It could be dangerous..."
"It doesn't matter," Saber said confidently as everyone looked at him. He smiled, "We can do this. We always have."
At the Dark Throne Chamber, Dark Curse was sitting down on his chair. Maul, Machine Dragoon and Shredkiller stood before him. Queen Chrysalis and her Changeling Minions brought the cargo in. The Dark Lord smiled proudly and amusingly.
"The Heart of Killerdestroyer has returned to us. With it, Killerdestroyer will be restored to his full powered. Well done, Chrysalis," Dark Curse said calmly. Queen Chrysalis and her minions smiled and bowed down. He turned to Maul, Shredkiller and Machine Dragoon, "And so do you to distract them. Now go. Attend to your duties now."
Shredkiller and Machine Dragoon nodded as they turned and left. This left Dark Curse, Maul and Queen Chrysalis to talk about their plans.
"The time has come," Dark Curse said firmly and darkly, "Queen Chrysalis, it's time to see if your plans will work. If it does, your Changelings will become our perfect alliance."
"I assure it will, Dark Curse," Queen Chrysalis said proudly and amusingly, "The plan is foolproof! All of our enemies including Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon will fall before us."
"Just make sure that those two are alive. I have some use of them," Dark Curse said darkly.
Queen Chrysalis nodded, "As you wish, Dark Lord."
Maul smirked, "Let the party begin..."
END...
Review and Suggest...
Main Casts:
Ashleigh Ball: Applejack
Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie
Will Friedle: Saber Dragoon
Matthew Mercer: Terrorcreep
Kate Higgins: Tailtech
Ted Lewis: Maul
Karen Neil: Karai
Doug Parker: Hideyoshi
Minor Casts:
Jeff Nimoy: Lightning Wisdom
C.C.H. Pounder: Director Waller
Stephen Stanton: Tarkin
Mark Rolston: Reaperdeath
Will Smith: Deadblast
Steven Blum: Terrorspike
Maurice LaMarche: Psychic Freeze
Danny Cocksey: Tech
Lauren Landa: Skycrush
Scottie Ray: Shredkiller
Isaac C. Singleton Jr.: Machine Dragoon
David Rizk: Reaperdeath
Fred Tatasciore: MechaInfinite
Rosa Salazer: Poisonserpent
Cameo:
Lathan Gaines: Dark Curse
Kathleen Barr: Queen Chrysalis