//------------------------------// // Breakout // Story: Does it matter if I am a changeling or not? // by General Sparky //------------------------------// In the undisclosed facility... "Sir these are the changelings spotted and intercepted by patrol team Alpha." "Good. Leave us alone. I would like to have a word with these changelings." "Yes, Sir!" The guard turned around and marched out of the room. "You know, when I heard that changeling are in Ponyville, I did not believe. But seeing you guys here, it changed my mind." "What do you want with us?" "Just some of your Changeling DNA. Changelings are born to be excellent at espionage. Just imagine what could be done with it. Secret Agents could operate in other creatures' territory without need for concealment or guards being able to be invisible to the enemy. The possibilities are endless. Don't you agree?" Before either Thorax or Sparky could reply, the officer said, "Don't worry, this will hurt ...... a lot." Two guards appeared from behind and insert two syringes into the two changelings. A scream was heard within the cell. After the two guards took the blood sample, they left. "Bring these Lings to their cell and make sure they don't escape. We may need them for future research." The Officer ordered. Sparky and Thorax were slowly dragged back to their cells by another group of guards. Meanwhile, Outside the facility "General, what's the update on the current situation?" Clover asked. "There are four main sides to the facility. North, South, East and West. The facility has a magical and physical shield surrounding it, preventing us from teleporting and launch solid objects through it. There are multiple 3 inch cannons located around the facility, mostly concentrated in the East side where the main gate is located. There is also an naval base not far from here. There are several wooden ships stationed in the port. Light, Mouse and Night are ready for action. What's the situation on your side?" "Bismarck and Independence are en route ETA 30 minutes and Maus is located behind the bush." "Good. Chrysalis, You and Me will enter the facility, the rest will stay here and provide long range support." Rommel said. "Did you bring along your weapon?" Chrysalis asked. "Of course. If situation desires, it will be activated immediately." Meanwhile..., back in the facilities The scientists have analysed the Changelings' blood and noticed an anomaly. "Odd, the blood is not fully Changelings. They are only a part changeling and the other part unknown." "For both of them?" "Yes. Both of them." "Darn it. That means we need to capture other Changelings. This might hinder some of our plans." The Officer said. The Officer activated a spell. This is Foxhole to Delta Base, the changelings' blood is incompatible with our eggs. What do we do with the captured ones now? Keep them in there. We will use them in the future. Foxhole, take the blood samples to Canterlot, we could make Changelings recognition devices from it. Roger In the cells.... Being chained to the walls was probably the least on the changelings' worry. The changelings was losing blood at a rate of 10ml per minute. Apparently, they weren't satisfied with just one blood sample. The guards brought them into a room where the scientist could draw the most blood without causing the changeling to die. It felt incredibly painful to have other ponies draining your blood from you. It dosen't help that both changeling are starting to lose consciousness. There is a sudden flick of the lights overhanging the room. Sparky looked around to see herself stranded on the wall and saw Thorax next to her. There was a hint of regret in Sparky's eyes. Why did I lead myself to be captured again? Sorry Thorax, for bringing you here. Tears appeared in Sparky's eyes. She started to cry. Thorax turned to look at Sparky. Thorax turned her head, as if saying It's not your fault Sparky. Please don't cry A scream was heard, but it is not from the changelings. From their point, they could see a white object moving in, a golden object scared for his life. The White Object entered the room and looked around. The White object was a Unicorn with a Silver horn, mane and tail and it was about the height of Princess Celestia or maybe even taller. The Unicorn saw the machine which was draining the changelings' blood. A faint glow appeared around its horn and the blood started going back to their bodies. Sparky felt a beam of energy surging through her. Thorax felt the same. After all the blood has returned to Sparky and Thorax, the Unicorn used her horn and cut the chains like it was nothing. "You two alright?" "Yea. Thanks for the help." Sparky said, picking herself up. "Wait, you can understand me?" The Unicorn stammered. "Yes. Why does it seem like a big deal?" "Nopony should be able understand, unless you're one of us." "Okay, this is getting very weird." Thorax commented. "Never mind, just get out of here as far away as you can, okay?" "Why the rush?" "This place is about to be attacked with advanced weaponry and the results are not going to be pretty." "Not so fast. Changelings and The Secret Unicorn in a day? This must be a lucky day." The Officer said, pointing a sword at them. The Unicorn let out a loud "Neigh" and charged at the Officer. The Officer drew his sword but was immediately cut off by the Unicorn's horn. "Stay back! Stay Back!" The Officer wailed in terror. "I had enough of your games, Foxhole. You have caused enough harm to Derpy and I will not stay back this time." The Unicorn shouted and plunged her horn into Foxhole's body before removing it. Foxhole laid lifeless on the ground with blood starting to drip out of the point where he was stabbed. Sparky and Thorax stood there, completely frozen by the event they have just witnessed. "Sorry, you have to witness that." The Unicorn said. "Just fyi, our horns are very sharp and can cut through anything." "I can tell.." Sparky whispered. "Better get moving you two." The Unicorn said, and Sparky and Thorax quickly run out of the room. The Unicorn teleported to other cells to free other prisoners there. Outside the facility... "Ships in Range!" "Let's test the strength of their shield. All personnel, rapid fire HE shells on the shield." Rommel ordered. Numerous booms were heard as the ships and Heavy tanks fire their shells. The noise alerted the guards but when they hear it, it was too late. There was a consistent rain of shells that hit the particle shield. The shield managed to take some blows. However, it was delaying the inevitable. The shield started to crack and it was just within the first minute of bombardment. "Alright, they had enough stop firing." The boom turned silent as the last shells hit the shield. "Yes it held, it held!" One of the guards said. "Light and Night, destroy the shield generator." A jet sound was heard as the two night furies flew over head and fire thier plasma bomb from their mouth. The bomb hit the generator and blew it to bits. "The shield is down, Commence ground assault immediately. Mouse go to the Main Gate and draw the guards' fire." "Yes, Sir." Mouse replied, driving the tank towards the Main Gate. Clover, Chrysalis and Rommel teleported inside the East side of the facility. They entered a dark room. There was silence at one point before the shots of a GPMG started to fire at them. "GP!" Rommel shouted. Clover snapped her claws and the machine gun was in her claws. Two crossbows apeared under Rommel's wings and shot the arrow at the gunner. The arrow hit the gunner and he was down. "A gatling gun? Looks like Celestia didn't like the withdrawal of our protection. Now they are developing advanced weapon to do that." "What do we do now?" Chrysalis asked. "Rescue everypony and destroy this facility. Who knows what they are doing here." "Come here guys, they are planning to develop a Changeling army for themselves and use them as secret agents." Rommel said, while looking through some files. "What the, they are stealing my changelings for that? They will pay for this." Chrysalis said after looking through the files. "Wait, did you hear that? It sounds like it is coming from the opposite room." Clover said, after hearing some strange noises. Rommel took his wing-mounted crossbow and went into the other room. There was a white unicorn sitting there reading files. "The Secret Unicorn?" Said Unicorn turned behind to see Rommel. "Neeiiighhh!" "What are you doing here?" Rommel asked. The Unicorn raised its front hooves and Charged through the wall. The wall broke instantly and it dived before spreading out wings and flew away. As it flew away, another night fury pick it up and flew away together. "Rommel, is everything okay?" "No. The Secret Unicorn got away again." "It was here? What was it looking for?" "I don't know, it look like a document but it took the document and flew off." Excuse me, can you please hurry up? I know I have tough armor, but I don't think it can handle a giant arrow! Mouse, deploy Smokescreens. We're leaving right now. "Why? I thought we still need to rescue the prisoners?" Chrysalis asked, surprised at the sudden change in plan. "The Unicorn would have saved them all. Now let's get moving!" The Three creatures teleport themselves out. The Mouse has launched its smoke canisters and is slowly backing up. "Once Mouse gets here, all weapons to fire at the Facility. It is researching advanced weapons." Rommel ordered. "Including us?" Night asked. "Yes. Land on Indy and get some missiles on your wings." "Cloves, want to have some fun?" "Of Course. I haven't do this for a long time." Clover and Rommel take out an amulet. On the amulet is a picture of a railway gun. Specifically an 80cm railway gun. The Mouse quickly made its way to their location. "Ready? And Fire everything you got!" Every weapon started to fire. The consecutive rounds that landed on the facility was enough to destroy it entirely. The Night furies in the air join in on the fun by firing their missiles located on their wings. Meanwhile..... "Enjoying the view?" The Secret Unicorn asked. "Yes." Sparky said, looking from a hidden location. "It is wonderful to see them in action." "Could battleships fire that fast? I am pretty sure it takes around 30 seconds for a round to fire." Thorax added. "Wait, look closely. The shell casings are coming out from underneath the turret. Which means that are probably equipped with the rapid-gun system. Though how that works for a large caliber, I'm not sure." Sparky explained. "They have these amulets which allows for one pony to control the entire system. Their shells are reloaded pretty fast due to magic from the amulets. Even the railway gun could fire at 1 round per second if the owner is wishes it." The Unicorn said. "Wow! That's so amazing! Then dosen't it mean that the amulets can be stolen and placed with a different owner?" "The amulet must be paired with the owner, which means that should a pony steal the amulet and uses it, the weapon would not work." The ships stopped firing a while later. "It was a joy while it lasted." Thorax said. "Where are you guys headed after this?" The Unicorn asked. "Ponyville, Derpy's house." Sparky said. The Unicorn used her horn and teleported all three of them into Derpy's house. "Hello, Unicorn." Dinky said, bouncing happily as her friend is back. "Hello, Dinky." THe Unicorn said, while bending it's head down to avoid hitting the low ceiling in Derpy's house. "You brought them back! Thank you. Thank You. Thank you! I so excited to see them back. I was worried you guys got into trouble." "Actually, we did. but this Unicorn brought us back. It is nice to be back." Sparky said. "Well, if you don't mind, it is quite late at night. I need a rest after today's adventure." Thorax said. "Alright, good night then." The Unicorn said. "Dinky, remind your mother to design higher ceilings okay?" "Why?" Dinky foolishly asked. "I am a tall pony, Dinky. Let's just say it hurts bending my head all the time when I am here." The Unicorn explained. "I will remember, good night Unicorn." "Good night." Dinky went upstairs to her bedroom. The Unicorn walked outside and stood up on its hind hooves. "Neeeeiiiiggh." A dragon suddenly appeared beside it. "Could have ridden me back you know." Toothless said. "What if I accidentally say your name, they will know who I am. They already have a file on me. I stole it from the facility just now." Toothless rolled his eyes. and roared. "Thanks Bud. I needed that." "Let's get some rest indoors." The Unicorn said. As the Unicorn walked towards the door, she changed her appearance to fit through the door. The Unicorn went down a hatch hidden on the floor, It's Dragon following right behind, Toothless closed the hatch with his (half) tail.