//------------------------------// // Chapter 22: Target Acquired // Story: Guest Star Kelduo: Justice from Afar // by The Kelduo //------------------------------// I'd worked so hard to predict the trajectory of the Star Allies' crash, but there were many variables: the gravitational pull of any surrounding planets, the weight of each ally, and the mass of the debris, just to name a few. The results seemed to be inconclusive, because I dared not risk journeying to where I predicted the Star Allies had fallen. I contacted Dedenne using my mech's built-in communication device. "I'm afraid I could not locate the destination of the Star Allies. I found out the trajectory, but I was unsure about the identity of the location. I calculated the risks of going to an unknown location and decided not to take my chances. I need more information about the destination of the trajectory. I am sending you the coordinates of the trajectory now." Dedenne inputted the coordinates into the computer. "I have some data collected from Roborygon that would prove to be quite useful for this scenario. I am forwarding it to you right now." I analyzed the data, which was a video clip of Kirby with a very unique Ability launching Hyness far from Equestria. Afterwards, Kirby and his friends took off to the same destination as they had blasted Hyness to: The Divine Terminus. She was right; this data most certainly was useful! "What's this? It appears that the original location of Hyness was in the path of the trajectory of the Star Allies...!" Then it clicked. "The Star Allies are in Equestria!" "I'd high-five you, but we physically can't due to us being separated. Anyway, now that we've determined their location, what is our next step?" "Maybe we should send somebody to scout the area." "Great idea. While Equestria is peaceful for the most part, some of its inhabitants may be distrustful of the Star Allies. For instance, what if someone fell into the Dragon Lands?" "My thoughts exactly. I suggest that we send someone who is approachable due to her innocence and heroic acts. She and her friends were able to take down a great evil with a legendary weapon. Her name... Ribbon." Dedenne gasped. "What?! But she's just a little fairy! How will she defend herself from creatures such as timberwolves?" "Relax, she has the Crystal Gun. If you're still worried, I'll also send Elline to escort her." "...Very well. Just be sure Ribbon borrows Adeline's portable canvas first, and wish Elline and Ribbon two good luck for me!"