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// Greenhorn 
// Story: The Final Crusade 
// by Enfield 
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The other recruits applauded. James couldn’t believe that he was an actual Enforcer now that he had passed the Proving Grounds. The recruits came over to and offered their congratulations to James, they shook James’ hand and slapped him on the back, James had never been happier in his life. After the pictures of the recruits were taken James left the room and joined his mother and the Crusaders. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo ran over to him.
“Did you do good?” Scootaloo asked. 
“I passed,” James said. 
“You did it?” asked Sweetie Bell. 
“He was the best of all the recruits,” Officer Jones said as he walked in. 
“He really did that well?” Katherine asked.
“He sure did, I’ve never seen anyone go through the Proving Ground without reloading or being hit once,” said Jones. 
“You did it!” Apple Bloom said and hugged James, Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo followed.
“I’m so proud of you James,” his mother said. 
“I’m proud of myself,” said James, “I knew I was capable of becoming an Enforcer.” 
“Maybe you’ll get an Enforcer Cutie Mark,” said Scootaloo.
“Not possible but I’ll get an Enforcer patch if that’s what you mean,” James said. 
“Cutie Marks?” Jones asked.
“Just referencing a TV show,” said James.
“I think they’re talking about that show My Little Pony,” said Jones, “A few of the other recruits were discussing that show, it’s very strange that grown men like that show, do you know why?” 
“No clue sir,” said James, “Oh wait, do you need the combat gear back?”
“No, you keep it if you passed the Proving Ground,” Jones replied. 
“Thank you, sir!” James said snapping to attention and giving Jones a salute. Jones returned the salute and left. Katherine led James and the Crusaders back to the car. Apple Bloom handed James a large duffle bag before they got in the car.
“What’s this?” James asked.
“Your stuff that you left in the locker room,” said Apple Bloom. 
“Nice of them to give me this bag,” said James, he tossed it in to trunk and climbed into the front seat. 

After an hour of driving James noticed that the route they were taking wasn’t like the one they took to get to the Compound. 
“Mum, where are we going?” James asked. 
“Well since you did a great job and you passed your test I’m taking you somewhere special,” Katherine replied.
“Oh really” Where to?” James asked. 
“How’s Dave and Busters sound?” his mother asked. 
“What?” James said after stammering a few seconds. 
“You heard,” said Katherine. 
“Why aren’t we there already?” James said. 
“We’ll be there soon,” said Katherine. 
James leaned over his seat so he could talk to the Crusaders.
“How about it girls?” he said, “How does something to eat then playing games in an arcade sound?” 
“Sounds fun!” said Scootaloo.
“What do we do there?” Sweetie Bell asked.
“Win the games and you collect tickets for really neat prizes,” said James. 
“That sounds neat,” said Apple Bloom, “Cutie Mark Crusader Ticket Collectors!” 
“That doesn’t sound very cool,” said Scootaloo. 
“And besides, you can’t get Cutie Marks here anyway,” said James. 
“Well we can practice,” said Sweetie Bell.