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// 16. Iron Will’s Faithful Soldiers 
// Story: EqG Tales: G.L.O.W. Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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As practice wraps up for the football team, Coach Iron Will watches as two fierce women talks to the players. One is as big as Iron Will. She has brown hair like an 80s rocker, wears a tank top and pants in camouflage prints, and dark brown army boots. She also sports belts of bullets across her chest in an ‘X’ formation.
The other woman is shorter with short brown hair. Her outfit is similar to the bigger woman. But, no bullets.
“Okay, men.” The large woman said. “Next week is your big game against Griffonstone High School. I hope you’re ready.”
“Yes, ma’am!” The team shouted.
“Easy, fellas.” The short woman said. “You’re not in the army. But, we do appreciate your respect.”
“My partner  is right.” The large woman added. “Just remember our teachings. And, you’ll come out on top. Dismissed!”
The players all went away as the Coach approached the military women.
“Iron Will thanks you for your help.” Iron Will said proudly as he shakes the large woman’s hand.
“It’s our honor to help you, Coach Iron Will.” The woman replied.
Later that day, Applejack and Rainbow Dash, hearing about the training, walk to a pizza place to meet their friends.
“I heard that our team went through some tough training for the big game next week.” Applejack said.
“I heard that Coach Iron Will asked those rough military soldiers to help him.” Rainbow Dash said with uncertainty. 
Applejack got a bit concerned. “Y’all mean Corporal Kelly and Attaché? Yeah. Those two girls are on the tough side.”
“But, why were they hired to help with the coaching?”
A loud voice got their attention. “We’ll tell you why!”
Applejack and Rainbow turned and saw Corporal Kelly, who got their attention.
“Corporal Kelly?!” Rainbow Dash gasped.
“In person!” The Corporal replied as Attaché came along.
Applejack got a bit nervous. Oh boy. We’re in fer it now.
Rainbow Dash started to sweat. Attaché approached the nervous athlete. “At ease, Rainbow Dash. We’re not here to bother you nor your farmer friend.”
The two friends were shocked to be recognized by these powerful women.
“Ya know about us?” Applejack wondered.
“We know about all of you Rainbooms, Applejack.” Kelly responded. “We saw one of your concerts.”
The girls felt a little relief as the Corporal continues her discussion. “As to why Iron Will hired us, he noticed that your school’s football team have not been performing that well lately.”
“Yeah, we noticed that.” Dash figured.
“That’s why he requested our help.” Attaché added. “With our military strategy, the boys have improved greatly. Now, they have a chance against Griffonstone High next week.”
“That’s right.” Applejack just realized. “You two are marines. And, Coach Iron Will knows that. That’s why he hired you.”
“That’s right, hombre.” Attaché replied. “And, you and your friends will see the results of our training next week.”
Corporal Kelly and Attaché saluted as the Corporal bid them good-bye. “Take it easy, girls.”
The two marines went their way as Applejack and Rainbow Dash were impressed with them. Next week came, and the team celebrated their victory in the diner.
“Congratulations, Sandalwood!” Pinkie Pie cheered.
“Thanks, Pinkie.” Sandalwood replied. “It wasn’t easy. But, we pulled off a great victory.”
“You said it.” Flash Sentry added. He sat next to Sandalwood. “It’s all thanks to Corporal Kelly and Attaché. Their strategy helped us big time.”
Sitting at another table, the marine women were happy to hear the compliments. They high fived each other, satisfied with the results.