LOCATION: UNKNOWN PLANET
TIME: 1315 HOURS
OBJECTIVE: SURVIVE
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Autumn slammed into the ground feet first. She quickly brought herself forward in roll, sending her flying forward in the garden. Continuing for a few feet more, she slid into a stone wall, forcing her back against it.
For a few seconds, all she did was sit there, breathing heavily as the total insanity of the situation hit her. A fall like that, she should've been dead. It was a miracle she was even in one piece. Slowly standing up, she took stock of her area.
Around her was a garden. Flora was grown in raised stone sections, with stone paths and grass in between. The stone was white in coloration, and looked polished and refined. Over a railing and below, a large city, white in coloration, stood. Behind her nearly took her breath away. A massive castle rose hundreds of feet in the air, with several towers and walls between them. All decorated with gold and purple, giving it a regal appearance.
Her viewing was interrupted by shouting nearby. Moving to a large wooden door, Autumn pulled on the thing, revealing a long hallway. A red carpet ran through the center, and several banners depicting a star and moon were on the walls. But most concerning was the few creatures within.
A duo of colorful creatures, bipedal and wearing golden armor, and wielding spears, stood surrounded by a half dozen pure black creatures against a wall. Both were similar in shape, but the black creatures had holes in their limbs, pupil-less blue glowing eyes, and wore dark armor. Large fangs were in their maw, and they held swords pointed at the two.
"Look's like easy pickings for us." Said one of the black creatures, its voice having a distinct echo.
Ignoring her initial shock, Autumn quickly launched into action. Jumping on the wall to her right, she sprinted before jumping high above the 6 creatures. Bringing her foot down on one, its carapace shattered on its head, shooting out a green fluid. The other 5 turned in shock as Autumn moved into her next attack, quickly giving a right hook to one nearby, laying it flat on the floor.
By now, the others began to bring their swords to slash, but not before Autumn drew her wingman revolver and dropped three of them in a fluid motion. The last stood stunned, looking at the fallen creatures around him. The one on the floor clutched his head, writhing in pain.
"Run. Now." Autumn commanded, aiming the revolver straight at the creatures head.
He quickly started moving, grabbing the fallen one on his way, before running out the door.
Bringing down her revolver, she turned to the duo, both looking stunned. The two were equine looking, having snouts, large colorful eyes, and ears on top of their heads. She stood for a moment before clearing her voice and speaking.
"So... Nice weather we're having?"
The one on the right, his fur white and hair blonde, with a horn poking out his head, spoke, "Who- Who are you?"
"Lieutenant Kenner. SRS Marauder Corps. I heard you had a bug problem." Autumn Responded, a smirk forming underneath her helmet.
"That was so Cool!" The one on the left, her fur a sepia color and her hair a deep green-blue, said, shaking with excitement.
Autumn smiled, “what about you two? I’m going to need to know some names.”
The white one spoke, “I’m Sergeant Steel Hoof, this is Private Indigo Zap. If you haven’t noticed, we have a bit of a problem.”
“Yeah. There are Changelings that invading Canterlot! They’ve captured the princesses and are attacking everypony!” Indigo spoke, her wings flexing on her back.
“We were trying to make our to throne room, where everyone is being held, but were found here.” Steel hesitated for a moment, “Do you think you can help us?”
“I think with your help, we’ll be able to to get to the throne and free the princess!” Indigo motioned with her hands, smiling wide.
Autumn put her hand to her chin for a moment, considering the proposal. Her team was lost somewhere, and, though it was hard to say, we’re probably dead or in bad shape. Li might’ve made it, but right now it would be almost impossible to get to her with this city being attacked. That left really only one option.
“Let’s go save a princess.”
LOCATION: CANTERLOT CITY
TIME: 1325 HOURS
OBJECTIVE: ASSIST SGT STEEL HOOF AND PVT INDIGO ZAP IN RESCUE OF PRINCESS
Autumn had learned something’s about her Allies as they snuck through the castle hallways. One, they were called ponies, with there being 3 main species, earth ponies, pegasi, and unicorns. Two, they were fighting creatures called changelings, which could shapeshift and mimic others. Three, almost all resistance in Canterlot had fallen at this point, leaving only Autumn and her two allies.
Autumn only had her wingman revolver and RE-45 autopistol, alone with her grapple and two shock grenades. Her C.A.R. Smg had been lost during her fall, and she currently had no replacement.
“3 changelings ahead.” Steel hoof said, raising a hand.
Autumn and Indigo crept around Steel, peaking around the corner. 3 changelings stood in front of a massive wooden door, all three standing ramrod straight and holding swords. On their left and right were several stained glass windows depicting various scenes.
“Okay, I’ll boost and take out the one in the middle, and while the other two turn to me, you two will run out and catch them by surprise. Got it?” Autumn whispered.
“Sounds good” Indigo clutched her spear tightly.
“Sense when are you giving orders?” Steel said, raising an eyebrow.
“She technically outranks you Steel.” Indigo spoke up, a smug smile forming.
“She isn’t even part of the guard.” Steel said, looking back at indigo.
“Not the time guys.” Autumn waved her hand for attention.
“Right.” They said in unison. Indigo smiled more while Steel rolled his eyes.
“Here we go.” Autumn sprinted out from the corner, leaping into the air before her jump kit boosted her high near the ceiling. Drawing her data knife, she raised it high above her head.
The middle changeling took notice, raising his sword to block the attack. Quickly, Autumn brought her boot down on the changeling, snapping the sword from its hand and forcing it to the floor. Following up her attack, she brought her knife down onto the changelings throat, killing it quickly in a spurt of green.
Indigo and Steel quickly charged in after, spear tips pointed towards their targets. Steel stabbed the one on the right before it could react, but Indigo was less lucky. The changeling parried her strike, and reeled it’s sword back to strike. She brought her hilt up, catching the blade but nearly getting hit in the process. Their weapons held in a lock, but they changeling was gaining the upper hand.
“Autumn!” Indigo shouted, her arms beginning to buckle.
Autumn hastily stood and jumped, drop kicking the changeling, making it fly through the stained glass beside it and down to the courtyard below. The sword being ripped from her spears hilt made indigo fall to the floor.
“You okay Indigo?” Autumn said, grabbing indigos hand and pulling her to her feet.
“Yeah. Thanks for the save.” Indigo said, smirking to Autumn.
Steel cleared his throat, “Come on you two. It’s just through this door.”
The trio stood in front of the door. Autumn drew her two pistols, while Indigo and Steel pointed their weapons.
“Ready?” Autumn asked,
“Ready.” Both ponies responded in sync.
“Let’s do it.”