//------------------------------// // Episode 5: 1004, The Siege of Crystal City Part 1 // Story: The New World | Millennium // by Escalator //------------------------------// Brookian Broadcasting Channel "Breaking news today, as we bring you the latest developing story occurring in the world as of now, the Zebrican region according to sources from the League of Nations peacekeepers, coupled with other sources, it had been confirmed that Muammar Gaddafi has declared a "Total demolition of a corrupted government" as reports stated, military tanks and militias took to the streets in the capital and all over the region referred to as "Toebuck" however the region was known to be unstable, this could bring a rise to some sort of authoritarian leadership, but other than that of unconfirmed reports of armed resistances ongoing, Rodinian Leader Brezhnev had quote Congratulated the "Takedown of American facilities, and ended capitalist ideology." Here we have Lyse Doucet, can you describe what President Reagan might be doing in response?" The reporter looked at the camera and replied. "Well as it could seem the white house itself has been a bit inactive on its decision whether how to respond or-" The Colonel turned off the room television and shook his head. "Amateurs, of course, we ain't going to announce our plans, that's like telling the enemy we'd be invading tomorrow or something!" Alex said to himself, looking around the room and noticing it was just him. "Oh that's right..." Then, I opened the door and Gold Star and I saluted the Colonel. "We're back for duty Colonel," said Gold Star. "It's about fucking time! I can now tell that oversized white horse to stop sending me letters scolding my ass!" "I can always count on a welcome back speech... Didn't you say you have an assignment for us when we got back from collecting the potato order?" I asked. "Yeah, well it's more like someone else's assignment, which in my opinion, I think Gold Star should look at first." "Why me?" He asked. "You'll see," answered the Colonel. Gold Star then opened the envelope and it had Twilight Sparkle's seal on it, the message read. Dear Lieutenant Yates, and Major Gold Star- "You've been cordially invited to the Crystal Faire! Although it was kind of Cadence's idea to invite you, I kind of think that anypony is welcome, except those who'd harm others for their self-interest, but we can always use a helping hand! Plus I think Rainbow Dash alone isn't really enough to handle security all by herself, so will you come?  -Signed Twilight Sparkle." "P.S.... Patton and his forces are currently conducting some sort of drills, well do you think we should bring some vehicles and men with us?" Gold Star asked. "Huh, I thought you'd be happy to see Twilight Sparkle write to you?" Alex questioned. "Yes, but I ain't gonna go all cutie over it, it's called duty," replied the major. "Hm, alright then in that case, it will take a matter of time to load up the train, although until then... You might have company..." "Company?" I asked. "What company?" Suddenly the phone rang. I walked over and picked up the phone line. "Lieutenant here." "Lieutenant? I asked for Colonel Alex?" Spoke a Rodinian voice. "Alright listen here, I don't know who the hell you are sir! But if you are calling us over relations I WILL-" "Lieutenant! Phone, now!" Ordered the Colonel, which I became suspicious of but handed him the phone anyway, Gold Star on the other hand... "Who the hell is that Colonel!" Scolded Gold Star. "Good grief... Give me a moment Colonel Dvornikov," Alex excused, placing his hand on the speaker and explaining. "General Carville under presidential sanction has ordered a joint-military task unit to guard the Crystal City." "WHAT!??" Yelled the both of us in unison. "Yeah, yeah, I know! The communists are bad and whatnot, but take it up with the Carville, not me, just doing 'my duty' as usual," Alex phrased, giving Gold Star the stink eye. "It'd be nice if you let us know ahead of time!" I scolded. "As much as I would agree I can't, considering that this was supposed to be informed by Princess Cadence!" Alex informed me. "W-what!? But why would she keep that type of information from us in the first place?" "How should I know? She had Twilight do the writing!" Alex slipped. "What the fuck is everyone's deal here!" "To be honest I got no clue, now why the hell are you two still in my office get your fucking men, and go to the fucking city! Oh and, expect your military vehicles to arrive in 10:00 hours," informed the Colonel. "Yessir..." So me and Gold Star left the building after packing some things in it. We also gathered the men that were already prepared to go into the city, of course since the vehicles were being prepared we were given train tickets to Crystal City. Never gotten the chance to look at that city, so why is everyone so secretive lately when it comes to this? What's going on? Vesalpolis "And so now I come to you now in your support, for you and the changelings to restore your honor, and you... Humans?" As the room was filled with the sounds of Changeling drones chuckling deviously at the plan Radiant Hope made, Rommel looked and processed Radiant Hope's long yet structured speech at a conference that was hosted to discuss particularly stability. Chrysalis looked intrigued by Radiant Hope's words of hope, desire, and ambition, an ambition that can only be achieved through violent conquest, it would also seem that Hope indeed has a structured plan to avenge the ones that had been wronged, such as the ones present. Lightning Dusk, Iron Will and his goatfriend, and the Flim and Flam brothers, and how much of a crushing defeat that this plan can bring to the mane 6 and princesses to their knees, but primarily when she brought up the deal of having Twilight Sparkle especially to be a captive for the changelings. Chrysalis and her subjects could die and go to evil heaven. Although for Rommel... All he heard was consensual rambling, excuses, and risk, he didn't like the single piece of tactics Radiant Hope was referring to, and he wanted to imprint that in her mind. "Anyone have any questions?" Hope asked. Giving Rommel the opportunity to raise his hand, which she wisely answered. "So Hope," Rommel said, as he rose from his seat and slid it under the table. "What do you know about Might?" He asked. "Umm... It's when um... It's when you could do it but not right now??" Hope answered wrongly to Rommel's eyes. "...Clearly you have no idea of it, and that's fine for you since you are not a military general of expertise, however, I have a lot of questions about your planning and the flaws with it, for instance, why do you insist on using a bigger army as a chaotic decoy while you go inside of the castle and invoke resurrection of what you consider a friend?" "Well... That's because-" "Face it pony, even if Chrysalis decided that she wanted to attack I'd respect that, but the men however will not, my men have been fighting furiously against the damned unloyal drones that are referred to as subjects, and to think that Chrysalis and her original plan was already dangerous, what you are risking here is a bigger threat!" "What could be threatening?" She asked. "Oh well let's see. The American nation on our west, their armies stationed in Crystal City, and their expeditionary regiment according to my contact has moved out to the south to conduct drills, but I'm also getting word that the 105th Armor division is directly heading straight for Crystal City, following the entire Rodinian 87th motor-rifle brigade!" Rommel announced, causing a murmur within Chrysalis's high command and even concerning Chrysalis herself. "So there I tell you, you've mentioned the princesses, you've mentioned the royal guards, mane 6, and even stooped up to their naiveness but one thing you've forgotten to consider is the matter of how long before you and everything else falls apart in the fiery flames of Napalm! So trust me when I say, your plan in mind is severely flawed, and you! Have no idea what you are bringing everyone into!" Rommel finished, finishing a single cycle around the table sitting back down on his chair and looking at the pony. "Hmm... You're right, so why not let you command it?" She suggested. "Rash choice, but I could develop a well-thought-out plan that can keep up with your current in a matter of moments, but in order to have a decently sizable plan I'll need to send a request to the fuhrer about the possibility of aircraft." "How long will that take?" Hope Asked, as Rommel stared at her with cold chill filled eyes with only two words as a reply. "Long enough." Sunset City, Gradenland International Embassy Sunset Shimmer wasn't always this interactive towards Equestria nor the Major powers of the world as she felt that it may lead to influence that shouldn't be allowed in the lands she ruled. Her subjects were harmonized with each other, and she wanted to keep it that way without striving, but when it comes to wars such as the recent one the Thestrial-Argendinian war, and the Parsley uprising, she always had her feathers ruffled and combed from the worry she had to endure. Although she has military experience albeit from the Royal Equestrian Academy, she never found herself ruling both the country and a fricken army at the same time! All the while maintaining an alliance that pursues to unify the entire continent into a united front, and possibly a stronghold for harmony, something that a lot of her subjects prefer, rather than the ones she had dealt with upon her fight with Stargei. She can remember how that corrupted pony tried to mangle and use his subjects for his own self-gain, and the day he was overthrown she could've just said my job is done and gone back, if she wasn't double coronated, from being a Unicorn Princess of Gradenlend, to an Alicorn Princess of Gradenland AND Equestria. Though at some times she would try to revisit Canterlot, given if she hasn't been given stacks of paperwork to deal with, not to mention with shenanigans with parliament, and the going ons with other government districts, she wonders sometimes if she even has a purpose here in Humarica in the long run... But in that sort of phrase, she was personally attending a conference that would admit Thestria to the alliance abbreviated as the L.S.H.N., if ratified Thestria would be the first major country since 999 ALB, which in that year was when Doglumbia membership, with the nations of Bolivi and Doglumbia being the only members other than Gradenland. Entering inside of the embassy the entire building was busy with Bat Pony representatives from Thestria heading inside of the auditorium, and Rodinian and American Diplomats that had arrived as observers of the alliance initiation and ratification. Entering in the stadium her friend, who helped her establish the status quo of the country, waved at her and saved her a seat. That same friend also knew agriculture and was the one to figure out that Stargei was the one behind Gradenland's misery and the two overthrew him together. And his name was White Feather. "Hey Sunset! About time you showed up, things were just getting juicy with the Bat Ponies and the Diamond Dogs." "What?" "Look," pointed White Feather, as the two peered down to see the argument. "Listen, Mr. Bargar! We have been endorsed by Princess Luna, the President of the American Federation, and even Princess Celestia for moon's sake! And you're telling us that you won't even ratify or come to consider anything!!?" "Obviously Bat-pony, I and the Bolivian gentle humans behind us are sick and tired of the shenanigans your kind pulled here!" "But we've given the Parslians their independent freedoms, and we've compensated Argendina for the losses, what more can there be asked!" "Nothing! That's the point! Because of the fact that you winged bats destroyed, raided, and even pillaged our lands is something neither my kind could ever forgive!" "Not to mention!" Interjected the Bolivian representative. "You've launched multiple coups against our government! Which was luckily a failure, but still! You tried to undermine our government!" "That's because you are a Junta! I see a lot of reasons for you to be overthrown!" Immediately a whole argument broke out in the chambers with Bolivians shouting racial slurs and slang towards the Bat-pony representatives, and Diamond dogs throwing random items at the Thestrian representation. Sick of the chaos that broke out in her own embassy, Sunset Shimmer stood on all fours and fired a sound bomb inside of the building which deafened everyone's ears including the observers as she flew down from the top and landed between the delegations, which quickly sat down out of fear of her power and wrath. She cleared her throat and exclaimed. "Clearly you have no idea what this alliance stands for! You should all be ashamed for trashing the purpose of this alliance! Have you all forgotten that I was the one who invited them into the alliance in the first place and that I would prefer that the motion be ratified as quickly as possible!" "With all due respect Princess Shimmer," interjected a member of the Doglumbian delegation. "But in the statement of the king of Doglumbia, and in accordance with the treaty, the alliance was originally made against the aggression of Thestria, and not to simply let them in, that was the agreement, wasn't it not Princess?" "Of course, but things have changed since then! Just look at the Federation and Equestria for example, the two countries were at a standoff before they ended it just last year, so why stop the change there?" The Bolivians and the Doglumbians rolled their eyes as the Thestrians were about to speak Sunset Shimmer added. "I think a recess is in order..." Crystal City Gold Star and I arrived at the station with a group of 40 men packed and ready when the Soviets that we're jointly guarding arrived with their versions of Humvees, the Tigr, with their commander in the lead vehicle, he stepped out with his arm extended. "Greetings comrades, glad to meet acquaintances," entered the Colonel, as I and Gold Star pleasurably shook his hand in an Apol. "Glad to meet you too sir, so... What is that you were just riding?" Gold Star asked. "Never seen or heard of them before." "What? The vehicles behind me? These are our own style of Humvees, or what we call the Tigr's, very good, very decent, and very multi-tasky," replied the Soviet Colonel. "Right, well we got our own equipment on its way so, I guess we better make the most of it, Yates?" "PLATOON, LETS BOARD!" I ordered, as the men towed their stuff and items and placed them inside the Tigr's, while some boarded the BTR-70 to carry more of the men with us. Me and Gold Star, on the other hand, were to ride with the Colonel and discuss why the hell is with the secrecy... The Colonel grabbed the radio and ordered. "Нападающие!" Immediately the Tigr's and other armored vehicles began making a straight line convoy formation and headed towards the city, with a BTR-82 leading the way Gold Star and I waited for the explanation, but the Colonel looked at us. "If you are wondering for an explanation about this secrecy or why no one is telling us about anything, you're looking at the one named Twilight Sparkle, not me." "It's Cadence, not Twilight," Gold Star spoke. "Yeah? Well, have you ever wondered how we knew you were coming?" The Colonel Queried. "...What exactly are you applying here?" Gold Star asked. "Obviously if you have noticed Twilight Sparkle and her little friendship crusade, it's obvious that she wants us and your division friendly, just so our countries can be friendly!" This response made me jerk, is he actually serious? Was the fucking youngest Princess trying to get our countries to befriend each other!? Because if she is she has a sloppy way of doing it! "Oh great... Just as if the fight with Tirek wasn't enough, now we're having "Friendship" lessons... Good grief she can never drop the fact that we'll be enemies forever and ever!!" "Da that I can agree with America, I know the purple pony has an imagination, but I think she may be imagining too much in her head." "Her imagination is what got Equestria out of the chaos that it could've entered in, but I think you might be right, although to be reasonable she may have a reason, right?'' The type of reasons that I may figure out eventually went something like this. Apparently, Twilight was told by Celestia that the Rodinian and American Governments had agreed to end the personal diplomacy, meaning that whatever Gold Star and Twilight had progressed together politically now would be considered void, and Gold Star didn't even know. So that he doesn't know about this she decided to have Rodinia and America jointly guard the Crystal City while Patton and his men went to conduct Drills on the Canterlot outskirts. Then if it goes well according to the plan, Rodinia may change their ways and might recall their demand. Full proof right? Well... Not exactly... And you'll see why. As it was, Twilight and Spike were walking in the yard setting up the Crystal fair, and since she is the control freak of this whole organized event she's given a microphone!  (Creator help us all) "Attention Everypony! All food vendors are directed to take the east road to the Crystal Commons! Also Flugelhorn vendors please follow the balloon vendors to the Crystal Courtyard!" "Man... Do they have to call everything crystal here? I mean we get it! It's Crystal," Spike expressed. "They're proud of their home Spike? I thought you loved the Crystal Empire, you're a hero here!" "I do, but I think the preparations for the Crystal Fair are starting to wear on me..." "Well, the fair is tomorrow so after that, no fair talk, just good relaxation!" "About time, last week felt like a year or forever-" "Hold on a minute?" Twilight interjected, spotting the Flim and Flam brothers at their cart with the sign saying "Try Flim and Flam's lemonade!" Twilight and Spike looked at each other in faces of disapproval (and slight bitterness) and confronted the two Business ponies. "What are you two doing here!" "Just selling our legitimate wares that's all, remember the super speedy cider squeezy 3000?" Queried one of the brothers. "Do I!? That was the worst Cider I've ever tasted!" Twilight aggressively replied. "Well we've made some adjustments, it makes lemonade now," smirked one of the brothers. "Do you have a permit for that!" Twilight questioned before being presented with a huge list filled with government bureaucracy that I would sleep through because of the size and words involved. "Yes ma'am, we're legitimate business ponies, we wouldn't do less." "Huh..." Twilight spoke in sudden surprise. "Everything seems to be in order." "Of course, Princess, life gave us lemons, and so we made the world an efficient Lemonade maker!" Replied the brothers, as Twilight and Spike turned their backs on them and walked on while the two waved. But the wave wasn't for them, however. In the vendor section, the tourists were looking around gazing at the Crystal City and it's structure, while the castle was the main source of attraction to the tourists, it was a hub of curiosity. For instance, why does the Crystal Heart uncoincidentally float between two spiky crystals that point from top to bottom? And why was the city banished? Or what was the city for that matter? Something tour guides can't answer. But some who are dressed as tourists are not tourists. Within the city is nothing but a web of groups, preparing for the signal, the leader, is a preubic. "What's the status of Flim and Flam, did they make it? Did they fool the naïve Princess?" Asked some Preubic General, as a Preubic soldier, on top of the roof, looked through the binoculars and saw the brothers waving towards them and Twilight and Spike. The Preubic Rifleman replied. "Affirmative General Ferguein, the princess and her pet had just left their sights," "Roger that... Mr. Wills, it's time." "Go make some friends." On the other side of the city, sleeper units from the Preubic Korps disguised as tourists hid in the crowd in plain sight, with some wearing black masks, and some wearing head scarfs with sunglasses on their faces. Shining Armor, looking down from the balcony, noticed a big influx of human tourists lately, it didn't bother him, but it did make him suspicious. "Is something wrong Shiny?" Cadence entered, breaking Shining Armor's train of thought. "Eh... Nothing, I can't help but feel that something bad is going to happen," the stallion dreaded. "I'm sure it's just the pre-Faire feelings, you should relax after all it's not like this isn't the only time we've ever hosted one before," Cadence smiled in reassurance. "Yeah... Maybe you're right," Shining Armor Smiled back, as the two royal couples went inside of the castle. Guantanamo Air base, FAS base in Kuba "Congratulations on the promotion of Captain, Johnson, I'm sure you will do well when you and your crew are needed," Said General Goldfein. "Let's hope that wouldn't be the case sir, but I am grateful," replied the former fighter Pilot, saluting simultaneously with his new commanding officer and then heading off to his new post. It had been about five days fresh out of the academy that he was assigned to for a year, training to fly a bomber that is 10 times the size of his fighter, and as he walked across the towards the barracks he can see the thing he was going to fly tower him as if to show dominance on those who would pilot the magnificent B-52 Nuclear Bomber. "So, Mr. Pilotman, I heard about you in the battle in Canterlot, is it true that the pests called Changelings actually tried to ram into your jet fighter?" Asked one of the pilots sitting besides Johnson in the Cafeteria. "Of course, though it wasn't my fight, it was one of my squadron's rivals that were getting hit and banged on by those beings, odd attempt, but in the end it proved their own genocide." "Yeesh, was it really bad for those beings?" "Of course, they have no type of modern weaponry, not even a flak gun for that matter, thinking on that now, makes you feel bad for the bastards, but then again apart from the stories, not so much," Johnson expressed, eating his meal when his commanding officer came to the table with a tray and sat down. "Alright men, just gotten word that we're about to conduct our usual patrols, so when we get airborne, show a little hospitality to our new pilot mate Johnson, and uh, show him around the cockpit for a while before then," the commander boasted, drinking his wine in a chuckle. "Who's he? My commanding officer?" Asked Johnson. "Of course I am! Now, eat, because you won't be able to in 2 hours!" "Oh.... Kay....." Canterlot "Mr. President! Can you comment on the current situation in Toebuck! Is it true that this could up stage the balance in Zebrica?" "Sir! Mr. President! Do you have any regards with the Storm king?" "What about the recent appointment of Saddam Hussein!?" "Or Governor Hafez!" "CLEAR THE HALLS. GIVE THE PRESIDENT SOME SPACE!" Yelled the body guards, as the Royal guards assisted with the escort and cleared the media up to the meeting room where the security quickly closed the doors . Reagan sighed and turned towards princesses Celestia and Luna who looked at him with some sort of worry. "Do not regard what you saw back there, it's the usual freedom of speech of my country," Reagan teased, as he took a seat. "I do wonder, I thought the Rodinian's were sending someone to oversee the conference?" Celestia questioned, when the door opened with Rodinian Secret service armed with AKMs cleared the hallway filled with reporters to allow the Rodinian person in a gray suit, bald head with red markings, and a simple face. "Это будет все, спасибо," said the Rodinian, as the guards left him in the room with Reagan and the two sisters. "Greetings, I assume this is the conference," Greeted the Rodinians. "Of course, but we were expecting Mr. Brezhnev?" Luna queried. "He is busy with his own objectives and goals regarding security in Socialist interest, however, I am the Red Mother's assistant, and she personally sent me to oversee these Leader-to-leader negotiations for now on," informed the Soviet. "Well it's pleasant to meet you, but it would be better if we knew your name Mr.?" "Oh, of course, my name is Михаил Горбачев, or in English, Mikhail Gorbachev." "Well it's a pleasure to meet you, now let us begin shall we-" But before the conference started a royal guard raced down the hallway and barged into the conference despite the security guards, being humans, tried to stop him. "PRINCESS CELESTIA PRINCESS LUNA I REQUEST THAT I SPEAK WITH YOU AT ONCE!" "A crystal pony? Mr. Reagan, Mr. Gorbachev please tell your men to stand down at once!" "Stand down!" "Остановитесь, товарищи!" The two ordered, as the security men released the guard from the headlock and the guard quickly resumed his speed. "Princesses, it's the Crystal City! We're under attack!" "WHAT!!?" Yelled the princesses in unison, disturbing the two leaders with their shock. Crystal City, 15 minutes earlier Rainbow Dash was guarding the fair entrance, not allowing anyone who could pose a threat, even though it was open to the public there were some exceptions. And one of those exceptions happened to be a minotaur, and his goatfriend. "Woah woah woah there buddy! Just what do you think you're doing!?" "Well Iron Will obviously wishes to see Fluttershy and tell how much Iron Will has changed," Iron Wills said in his usual third person language, which Rainbow didn't buy. "I don't buy it! Beat it!" Rainbow ordered. "Iron Will says no! Not until Iron Will sees Fluttershy!" Demanded the minotaur. "Rainbow? What's all the commotion?" Entered Fluttershy, who was helping with one of the vendors. "Good you're here!" Rainbow answered. "Tell this goon he isn't getting in the Crystal fair!" "Thank goodness Fluttershy! Iron Will was hoping to see you, please tell Ms. Dash that Iron and you are friends!" Iron Will requested. "Well are you here for the Crystal Fair?" Fluttershy asked joyfully. "We've heard it's very beautiful, and Iron Will has been taking some meditation classes and working to become more kind!" The Minotaur stated, as Rainbow Dash gave him a scruffy look to his face. "Will! That's great! Fluttershy is- I mean- I am proud of you!" She stuttered to correct herself. "That warms Iron Will's heart," said again, the minotaur. "I think you can let them in Rainbow! Will really is working hard to be a new Minotaur!" Fluttershy requested, embracing the giant being. "...Ah fine! But I'm watching you! I got both of my hooves, eyes, and ears on you!" Warned Rainbow Dash. "Iron WIll is Understandable! Come let's see the Crystal Heart!" On the other side of the Crystal Fair Rarity and Pinkie Pie were doing inspections with the vendors, Pinkie was doing an inspection with the clowns and Rarity was doing an inspection with the arts and craft stands. But... *SPLASH* "AHHHH! WHO IN CELESTIA'S NAME DARES!" Enraged Rarity. "Wow! How did this clown do that!?" Surprised Pinkie. "Ahahahahaha!! You dumb ponies should look at your faces! You all look ridiculous!" Entered Lightning Dusk, with a handful of Water balloons aimed directly at the vendors. "And before I'm done all your stupid arts and craft stands will get soaked!" Exclaimed the foolish Pegasus. "There may not be a dungeon deep enough for this travesty that you've committed! And by Celestia I know no fear that I keep looking! SECURITY!!!" Shouted Rarity, as a entire brigade of Pegasus started to arrive to the area, followed by a Rodinian Tigr Vehicle with a Mounted Machine Gun arriving to the scene with a squad of Gorka Rodinians, armed with smoke launchers, and AKMs. One of the Rodinians aimed the Light machine gun armed with Rubber Bullets, and aimed for the wings as Lightning Dusk attempted to fly off. "Да, я получил ее," said one of the Rodines, as the Machine gun crackled light a firecracker. *KOW-KOW-KOW-KRACK-KRACK* "GAWK-" Yelped the bright cyan pony, as Lightning Dusk fell to the ground out of the pain from the rubber bullets that pelted her hide, before being pinned by Pegasi security, with Rodinian security forces joining suite. "We got her thanks," Rainbow affirmed. "Da, alright," "Question? When are the rest of your guys supposed to be here again?" Rainbow Dash questioned, as Lightning Dusk is placed in cuffs by the Rodinian infantry. "Don't know nyet, but mostly going to come later in a hour, comrades should by now picked up American's da," "Okay first of all I am not your dad, and second what's with the English?" Rainbow Dash critiqued, as the infantry raised Lightning Dusk to her hooves. "That's how we speak, also little pony, Da is yes American English," the Rodinian corrected. "Ohh... My bad :/" "Sir, Lightning Dusk has been taken down," reported the Preubic Rifleman. "As expected, the communist scum has taken the bait, now awaiting the final signal, have the charges been set?" Asked the General. "Yes commandant, the enemy tank depots will blow up upon signal sir," answered the Preubic rifleman on the rooftop, viewing the Flim and Flam brothers and Applejack. "I don't know what you two are up to! But I know you're up to something!" Applejack spoke suspiciously. "Applejack! You've got the wrong idea, we knew you were here so we didn't bring any apples for this occasion." "We're in the Lemonade game now doll face!" Immediately the Preubic riflemen flashed a light on one of the brother's eyes giving them the signal. "In fact brother... Let's allow her to look inside," insisted the brother subliminally. "Hm? Ah yes yes! Yes indeed, feel free to look inside!" Said the other brother, giving Applejack the benefit of a doubt. As Applejack flipped the lid open regardless she looked and noticed blue eyes. "Hold on a darn second... There's something in here-" Immediately the lid bursted open and a swarm of changelings attacked the surrounding locals other than those that had conspired with them, the Rodinians that were stationed quickly yelled in their radio. "WE HAVE A CODE 34-00, DEPLOY THE TANKS! I REPEAT DEPLOY THE TANKS!"  - - "Da we're on our way, we are currentl-" *Beep-beep-beep-beep BEEP-BEEP-BEEP* "Suka blyat-" - - *KABOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!!!!!!!! "Suka... WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON! HELLO!?" Yelled the Rodinian, only to found radio scatter. Following this was a gun fight between Preubic troops who revealed themselves and opened fire on the Rodinians and the Security unit, pinning Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Royal guard, and Rodinian security forces, with the only support being from a rubber bullet loaded Machine Gun. "SWITCH THE AMMUNITION TO LETHAL! WE NEED TO CONTAIN THE SITUATION WE'RE SURROUNDED!" "SIR WE ONLY HAVE ONE USE-" "ONE USE IS ENOUGH, NOW USE IT DAMMIT!" Yelling the Rodinian, as they retaliated fire at the enemy with AKMs as the Preubics shoot at anything that moves, one of the Pegasus noticed Iron Wills stealing the Crystal Heart. "NO GET BACK!" Yelled Rainbow Dash before the Pegasus got hit in the left shoulder by an oncoming bullet round and crash landed right at Lightning Dust's hooves. "Not so strong now huh?" She teased, looking at the Pegasi struggling with his life before dying right in front of her giving her a shock, as she didn't expect anypony to die like that, and as Preubic Airborne infantry forces started parachuting down from the sky. "Just in time," said Queen Chrysalis, stepping into the light in front of a horrified Twilight Sparkle. During this time we reached the city base, but the only thing we found was flames, and destruction, as the Tank depot used usually by Patton to shelter his tanks, were being used by the Rodinians for their tanks. But it seems someone must've known that, and detonated the shit out of this place... But as distraught as me and Gold Star was, the Colonel looked at the destruction beforehand in sorrow, and anger... "Who the fuck did this, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS!" He shouted, before a 50 caliber ran across his face and killed a Rodinian man beside me dead on the spot. "SNIPER! EVERYONE GET DOWN!" Gold Star shouted, as the men took cover from the Raging hell fire of Sniper rounds followed by intensive machine gun shots firing right at us. "Shit! We just had to leave our fucking rifles with us!" I scolded. "Well I didn't know we needed them until now!" "Well you're lucky I have a rifle, HEY RODINIK! HELP ME COVER MY MEN'S ASSES, SO THEY CAN GET OUR EQUIPMENT!" I shouted. "Good Idea... COVER FIRE MEN! SUPPORT THE AMERICANS AND HELP THEM GET THEIR AMMO! BTR-82S! WIPE THAT FUCKING BUILDING OFF THE FACE OF THE PLANET!" The Colonel shouted in rage, as the BTR-82s lit the building with heavy autocannon shells blowing up windows and rooms of the building. The Preubics shooting at the men are constantly being blown or shrapnel lead by the BTR-82s autocannons. "Sir! We're getting blown to bits by enemy APCS! Permission to blow them out of the water sir!" "Granted! Fire the Rocket Launcher!" Ordered the Preubic squad commander, as one of the Rocket men took aim, I aimed right at him. "Fuck you asshole!" I cursed, shooting my Assualt Rifle round to the enemies chest. Along with that asshole in the roof that was no doubt the officer of the entire squad. "GAAAAH!!!" Yelled the Preubic officer, bleeding to death. "GOLD STAR IT'D BE NICE TO HAVE A BAZOOKA RIGHT ABOUT NOW!" "YEAH YEAH YEAH! I HEAR YOU AND I'M ON IT!" Gold Star yelled back, due to the intensity of the combat we had to both yell to get a single voice through this chaotic mess. And it worked, as I was thrown a Rocket Launcher, and was given two rounds. "Use them wisely!" Gold Star said, now close enough where I can hear him without shouting. I then took aim with it and noticed a common bright spot, it was as if the enemy either couldn't switch positions, or that they'd been trapped. Well either way these bastards are going to Tartarus. "Send Grogar my regards, BASTARDS!" *KABOOOM!* And with that, the firing stopped, the men were startled but fine, well except for the five other guys who were completely dead, 4 Rodinian, and one of our own, although it's tragic that one of the men that I was leading was killed, this was clearly a coordinated attack, no one expects this, but what's worse apart from that. Was that an entire airborne battalion parachuting from the sky, and that was it, me and Gold Star are about to have a torturous time of our lives...