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// The Spark 
// Story: Command and Conquer: Equestria 
// by smoers06 
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The sounds of twigs and dead foliage crunched under boots, and soldiers, both pony and human moved forward in the night. It was dark, just how Phoenix liked it. Normally, soldiers would need technology to help them navigate in the dark, but not them. To these commandos, the night was their friend and ally. Their pupils were dilated perfectly to see almost like it was day.
Phoenix stopped taking in a deep breath.
“What a wonderful night this is.” He commented. “Wouldn’t you agree Sergeant?”
“Of course sir,” The Stallion beside him said. “The Air is crisp, the moon is bright, and wildlife teams around us.”
“And it will all be disturbed once we begin our operation. Shame.” He faced the Earth Pony beside him. “Status Report.”
“All units are on stanby and are awaiting your orders.”
“Well then, let’s get going then, shall we? Onward!”
Staying almost invisible in the cover of night and the cover of the forest, the soldiers moved. After about ten minutes of this slow movement, they finally saw their objective. 
A Pegasus flew in beside Phoenix, saluting.
“Sir.”
“Scout, report.”
“ARC Troopers 89 and 51 report ready with their units.”
“Relay to the unit to launch the operation on my signal.” The Pegasus saluted one last time, then departed.
Phoenix took a deep breath, then stood up. He placed the Night-vision goggles he had on his head over his eyes, as he cocked his rifle, staring at their target: Coronet, the Capital of the Human Alliance
“In Luna’s name! And for the New Lunar Republic!” He cried.


 “ATTACK!”