When Celestia and Luna first came to Earth to track down Discord they opened a rift in space which opened on the frozen continent of Antarctica. After his defeat and before Celestia and Luna where given full control of the Earth many citizens of Equestria wished to establish colonies in the new world. For some it was to be closer to the princesses, others for scientific research. But for most it was to begin a new life with a clean slate.
The leaders of the world all agreed that they could colonize Antarctica because it was the only totally neutral place on earth and that was where the portal to and from Equestria was, in exchange for the right to colonize Equestria. Using Enchantments similar to the one used on the Crystal Empire, Equestrian Colonies were set up on the Frozen continent and Human Colonies were set up in Equestria.
In the Year AU 187 both Colonies were granted independence from their mother worlds by their representative; Heero Yuy.
“Are you sure you have to leave so soon?” Luna asked as she sat with Representative Yuy in a privet lounge in the airport.
“I’m afraid so. With the war on, the colonies are going to need a strong leader to get them through this tough time.” Heero Yuy said a bit sad.
“I’m sorry it’s come to this. I just don’t know what’s gotten into my sister.” She said hanging her head a little.
“It’s all right; if I can convince Equestria’s Princess; Twilight Sparkle, to send humanitarian aid we should be able hold out.” He said as a waiter brought them some drinks.
“She still has strong ties with Celestia, but she also has never been one to just sit by well others suffer when she has the power to help them.” The Alicorn said thinking about her sister’s old student.
There was a short silence as they drank their drinks. The silence was then broken by a woman on a loud speaker calling out flights.
“Now Boarding New Lunar Air Lines, Flight Number 1487 to the Colonies. New Lunar Air Lines, Flight Number 1487 to the Colonies now boarding.” The women on the loud speaker called.
“That’s my flight.” Heero said getting up and picking up his bag.
“Good luck with the Colonies.” Luna said also getting up.
“And you with the war.” He said before shacking her hoof and walking to his terminal.
A few hours later his plane touched down in one of the Equestrian Colonies and made Its way down the run way. As Heero walked out of the plane he was instantly bombarded with questions from both human and pony reporters wanting to know what was going on with the war.
“What’s the status with NLR?” Some reporters asked. “How will this war affect us?” Asked others.
“The NLR Is doing what it can. As long as we remain neutral the war shouldn’t affect us beyond less trade and little communication between the two factions. Also as the war progresses we may see an influx of refugees from both sides. Now I will answer any other questions you may have at the press conference tomorrow in Colony 34c.” He said as he made his way to a Limousine that was waiting for him with his wife.
“Just one more question.” A human reporter said getting extremely close to him. “Who do you think will win the war?”
“I honestly hope for a draw where both sides agree to stop fighting one another and come to a peaceful solution.” Hero said trying to get away from the reporter.
“Gloria Solis.” The reporter shouted before pulling out a gun and shooting him in the cheat.
“AHHHHHHHHH!” Heero’s wife, Agile Charge screamed as she ran up to him as he fell to the ground and the assassin ran away being chased by some of the authorities. “Heero! Heero! Say with me. SOMEONE CALL AN AMBULANCE!” She yelled holding her husband and crying.
“Agile, *Cough* know that I love you, and my only regret is not being able to see our new daughter. Love her and tell her though I never got to see her I loved her to.” With that he breathed his last breath and died in his wife’s hooves just as the medical team arrived.
“Princess Luna?” A black Earth pony asked getting her attention. “We just got world that Representative Heero Yuy was assassinated last night shortly after he arrived in the colonies.”
“I see.” She said sadly putting down the papers she was looking at.
“That’s not all,” The black stallion continued. “The Solar Empire has announced that they will be seizing control of the colonies here on earth in order to retain justice and peace with in the colonies.”
“Is that all?” Luna asked poker faced.
“Yes, your highness.” The black Earth Pony said before leaving.
Once the pony left the room Luna stood up and walked out onto her balcony and looked up into the morning skies as three, dark blue and black F-22 Raptors flew overhead.
“*Sigh* So much for allowing the Colonies to remain neutral. Alright Tia if that’s how you want to play it, so be it.” She said before walking back into her office and signing an order for the creation for a new type of war machine.