//------------------------------// // To Glory // Story: Way to a New Home // by La_mug //------------------------------// Why do I this to myself? Trimmel thinks to himself as he is about to exit the palace wearing a dockyard worker uniform and armed with a pistol which he hides in his pockets, Ocellus also seems to be nervous as she seems to be sweating slightly, Are you nervous as well? Ocellus says with a quivering smile as they both are walking in the tunnels under the palace as the others gone through other routes as to the plan, the sound of the UPA bombs are heard outside adding the the anxiety they both have as they know they have limited time, and the suicide of Pharynx also unnerves them but they must keep pushing through No of course not, this certainly beats walking through the Crystal winters or the Mild West heat, Trimmel says as he is comparing this experience with his others, such as leading his army in the great Crystal Plains which are notorious for having really harsh winters, and the heat of the Mild West, when he sieged Las Pegasus and temporarily took Rockville as he was pushed back at the battle of Appleloosa due to general Zecora's expert leadership and use of her tanks and airforce, the goal was to get the southern oil fields of Equestria which ended in disaster as Trimmel's army was beaten back with heavy casualties they continue to walk through the passage silently as they ponder their situation Do you think we will make it? Ocellus asks wondering if they will survive this Of course we will make it, we have made it this far, whats another time... We will make it Ocellus, trust Helvia and trust me, you are a soldier, you are strong enough to survive this Trimmel says trying to reassure Ocellus of the situation Ocellus nods, not entirely assured, but she now has optimism Why... Why did all of this have to happen... Why couldn't Chrysalis just stop at Olenia... Why did we have to attack Equestria... Ocellus says still trying to figure out why this war happened in the first place since she see's no reason for this I... I don't know... I have no idea why we had to do this... The war seemed like such a good idea... Equestria was so weak... We though we would have won by Queen's Day... We were so close to Canterlot... But the communists had to get involved and Bjornling attacked the Nova Griffionians and the Yaks... We were so convinced that Celestia would not mobilize her nation and that the other nations would not intervene... But they did... They captured Vesapolis... And now the marshal of the Heer... The founder of the Blitzkrieg... Is now fleeing and leaving behind the mess he had made... Trimmel says as he remembers his naivety and the Queen's confidence in his abilities to bring victory and he feels like a traitor and a liar as a few tears fall from his eyes Its... Okay... But we need to be strong right now since we need to get out of this mess, you did not cause this... Chrysalis did, you were only a pawn... The right hoof of her outlandish ambitions... We all believed Equestria was weak... we all thought we would have won in the matter of months... but we didn't... we lost... and there was nothing me or you could have done about it... we had no chance at victory, its not you're fault nor mine, it was Chrysalis's fault, it was her plan, her dream Ocellus says reassuring Trimmel that it was not his fault nor his mess, but the Queen's fault But I played such a huge role in it... I led the armies... but you are right, I was only a pawn to her ambitions, no need to cry over this Trimmel sighs and wipes of his tears from his face They are approaching the end of the tunnel as they see the exit of the tunnel, this will be the hard part since now there will be more changelings and less security with a higher chance of being spotted, but they have to if they wish to make it out of this war alive and well and perhaps even more... Okay... lets calm down on our stories now... there will be VOPS agents and officers now, so lets talk of something more casual, perhaps life in general Ocellus says with a gentle smile as they exit the tunnel and are now in a subway as they make their way above ground, pretending to be workers as officers are seen patrolling and a few even arresting some lings further adding to the anxiety of the duo as they try to ignore it Okay... so... what do you want to do after this war? Trimmel asks trying to start up some small talk to appear less suspicious and to fill up the silence Like I said... start a business and start a family with the ling I love most, live a quiet fulfilling life, with joy and happiness and raising some wonderful offspring... what about you... I mean, I remember what you said before, and maybe you shouldn't say it all out loud... but I want to hear if you plan on marrying and having a family... Ocellus smiles and blushes and flutters her eyelashes as she is trying to hint at Trimmel Hmm... perhaps... maybe I should just take a rest and commit my time to the ling I love and raise some offspring... but I still have ambitions... but maybe I can give them up, I already put a huge mark on history... so yes I do plan on marrying and starting a family Trimmel says with some anxiety since the ling he wants to be with is asking him this very question Really? Do you have any idea who that lucky ling will be? And how much offspring do you plan to have... personally I would like to have three, maybe four Ocellus smiles and looks away blushing feeling like she went to far and perhaps shot her shot to early I do have an idea... a strong ling, a gorgeous ling, and how many lings do I wish to have... maybe three or four Trimmel says trying to agree with Ocellus and also hint at her They walk with an awkward silence as both don't know what to say as they exit the subway, both are blushing and trying to figure out if the other has feelings for them, as they walk they reach a officer checkpoint Halt. ID needed A officer says sternly, wielding a standard issue pistol Both Trimmel and Ocellus hand the guard forged ID as they hope the guard won't notice that they are fake as they hold their breathes The officer seems tired and overworked and just looks at the ID and compares the picture not even asking the duo any questions as he just wants to get back home Looks good to me... you may pass, Hail Chrysalis The officer hands back the ID's and lets them through, the duo quickly walk and exit the subway as they think that they have dodged a bullet, the sight outside in the city is a depressing one, many tired and poor lings are walking through the streets as some lings are hanging from lampposts with letters hanging from them saying, that they were traitors and cowards, an attempt to discourage defeatism and rebellion, many officers are also patrolling the streets as the Anti Air crews are doing their best to fight against the UPA air raids, which are constantly dropping bombs Lets get this over with quick, I don't want to stay here more than necessary Trimmel says quietly as the duo both walk to the dockyards where Queen Helvia told them to go Ocellus nods and tries to keep her eyes straight as to not get any unwanted attention The duo walk, they see many things, and the things they see make them glad that they are fleeing as they see the sorry state of the city as lings lie dead on the road from the bombings or starvation as many beggars are seen... after a while of walking and staying silent, they see the dockyards and a submarine which should be the one as they approach it trying to be inconspicuous as to draw less attention. When they do reach the submarine they are greeted by Admiral Recina and Vect Hello my friends. Recina smiles, her eyes are green and mane is blonde and conventionally attractive, she goes to them and shakes both of their hooves with a smile It is a pleasure to see you, we are currently waiting for Mr Sheckels and Yaria, so you may enter and rest, I know it was a hard journey for you two and for Vect as well, and I am honored to be in you're presence, and I promise I will make sure you will make it safe and sound, if you wish to inform me of anything or just talk to me, than you are welcome to do so Recina says with a soft smile Trimmel is mesmerized by Recina's beauty as she looks great in her uniform and her eyes are so lively and mane so well kept, Recina seems to notice this and blushes a tiny bit which makes Ocellus slightly upset The duo eventually get in the submarine with Ocellus slightly but visibly upset as they wait inside along with Vect Something wrong Ocellus? You seem to be a little upset, why? Vect asks as he is reading Hmm? Oh nothing really, I am alright but thank you for the concern Ocellus dismisses and returns to her normal self as she sighs and looks at Trimmel, then on which she decides that this is her chance, now or never You know Trimmel... I want to talk to you about something... something important Trimmel nods and smiles Sure, what do you wish to talk about? Ocellus breaths in as she is unable to look at Trimmel in the eyes as she is nervous D-Do you... love me? Ocellus blushes and hides her face in her hooves not knowing how he will react, Vect also walks to a different part of the submarine as the give the duo some privacy in their conversation and he chuckles Trimmel blushes and stammers his response as he is taken by surprise by this sudden question Uhh... y-yes... I d-do... l-love you... Ocellus sighs in relief as her question is answered and she got the answer she wanted and hoped for G-Good... I... l-love you... t-too... Ocellus gets closer to Trimmel and leans in and kisses him which takes Trimmel by surprise but he embraces it as they hold that kiss for a couple minutes until Silver Sheckels and Queen Yaria enter the sub along with Recina, interrupting the duo as they both pull away and blush as they look away, but it is too late and they saw what had happened Silver Sheckles pretends not to notice their moment and just walks through, Queen Yaria smiles and chuckles and also walks through, Recina smiles as she gives them both a pat on the shoulder and quickly walks through to captain the sub and also leave the couple to continue The couple sighs in relief and both of them share a look and smile to each other as the submarine and its crew get ready and as soon as they do the submarine sails off with he passengers all relieved that they had gotten out of there and are now approaching freedom, the future looks bright to all involved as the submarine sails and reaches the faraway land, with the sun shining and sky clear of aircraft, no lings hanging and no beggars on the street, the couple smiles as they take in this sight and sigh in relief and now enjoy the joys of life and love together