//------------------------------// // Plan of Attack // Story: Survival of The Free World // by BiasedAmerican //------------------------------// "Don't." Said a familiar feminine tone in the shadows of the Castle. "Who is there!" Jet ordered. The person who mysteriously interrupted their plans to attack America, was the infamous bug queen. The group was shocked that she overhears their plans, but they did expect that from the bugs. "Why are you here?" Ember asked. "To warn you to not attack the humans. We outnumbered them and look what happened! I almost lost my hoof, half of my kingdom is gone, and they will find out what is going on here sooner or later." Chrysalis argued. "Their weapons may just be fakes for all we know, we may just be more powerful than you bugs! You couldn't even take down a group of apes! And besides, if we have dragons on our side, the griffons, and yaks. We may as well be invincible." Gruff stated. "I'm telling you! Their weapons aren't fakes! If you don't believe me, go ask what remains of my kingdom! The humans have been spying on us since the attack on Canterlot. But I'm warning you, attack the humans, and your families, friends, and your kingdoms will be gone in an instant." Chrysalis countered. "Even if what you're saying is true, it's giving us more reasons to attack the humans. Like you said, they'll attack our families, kill our friends, and take away our loved ones. Not to mention our nations." Jet reasoned. "NO! You don't understand! These humans, whatever they are, they'll tear through your forces and bring the fight back to your homes!" Chrysalis cried. "They are nothing but a former shell of what they used to be, right? So that would mean, they have less than 10,000 soldiers overall. We could counter with a million! We'll show Equestria that they're going too soft on these creatures that are bent on destruction." Gruff stated. "What did you expect we did?! We didn't know of their existence until they appeared and counter-attacked! We outnumbered them, and they still were victorious! It's suicide to attack them!" Chrysalis yelled. "Again, more proof to give reason to attack them. It'll be too long and they'll become too strong by thar time. We'll need to strike now." Ember countered. The rest nodded and Chrysalis scoffed while walking out, she stopped at the doorway and said, "It's your funeral." She walked out of the Castle after that, in disguise of a pony. As a week passes, the armies of the Griffons, Yaks, and a few dragons have gathered a few miles from Fort Liberty, and they all can see the faint outline of multiple construction sites of huge buildings. Reagan's speech had shocked all of Equus, most nations have stayed quiet, or supported Jet Set's movement against the humans. "Anything knew?" The Captain asked the Private. "Nothing, sir. Those animals haven't moved, but there has been a visit of a pony. He looks important." The private replied. "Color? Description? Anything else?" The Captain pulled out a notepad and a pen to write down. "Look for yourself." The private told the Captain. The Captain then grabbed the private's binoculars and looked through them. He then took a big breath, and told the private. "BREAK RADIO SILENCE!" The private panicked and said, "But sir, we have to maintain radio silence- oh yeah that's right..." He said as he turns on the radio. "Tell command, that a certain Jet Set had arrived on the stage." The Captain ordered. "This is Echo 2-3, actor Jet Set has arrived on stage." The private said on the radio. Nothing but static was sent back, until, "Roger that, we'll inform the director." Command said in an excited tone. The SoD barged into Reagan's office, saying, "Mr. President, we have confirmation that our recon in the mountains have spotted Mr. Jet Set with the gathering of the hostile enemies." "Understood, keep a close eye on him. And send Captain Roger's team and the KSK to investigate his frequently visited buildings in New Manehatten." Reagan ordered. "Yes, sir." The SoD said as the two MP's behind him saluted. Meanwhile the front guards, "Command said to stay here until reinforcements arrive." The Sergeant said as he jumped back into the trench. "Why'd they place us so close to the frontlines, we might as well be smelling their breath!" The corporal complained. "Reagan's idea. But why do they think a single recon squad with a M113 could do against an entire army? But I'm guessing since it's Reagan's idea, there's a trick on his sleeve he's itching to show." The MG Lance Corporal said as he checked his gun. "Sounds about right." The Sergeant said as he put on his combat gloves. "Whatever it is, it's been an honor serving you boys." "Aye!" The squad cheered in unison. Meanwhile within the airfield. "Alright Rogers, you got another mission. Destination, New Manehattan. You boys will be searching the most visited places by Jet Set. Don't leave anything I searched, because we'll need to know if these are splinter groups or not that are going to attack us. Now move your asses!" The General briefed Roger's squad, as they ran to the Huey's that just landed on the airfield. As they got on, Rogers briefed his men inside the huey, saying, "Alright, we're going to hit the mayor's office. The Krauts will be checking Jet's house and friends. Find anything that has proof or at least talks about communicating with other species. It doesn't matter what happens or what we have to do, the President has given us the command to do what is necessary. So we're set loose to do what we want to for information. Got that?" He asked his squad. They all nodded and activated their NVG's as the sun sets in the horizon. The General back at the airbase gets a call from one of the base telephone lines, "Yeah? Who is it?." "It's Parker, I need you to send some of our fly boys to scout what we're dealing with. We've dealt with bugs, but not horse owls and dragons." "Understood, sir. Over and out." The general replied.