//------------------------------// // Chapter 15:Ministry Of Awesome // Story: Fallout Equestria: Moon`s Malestrom // by EuphorianPony3 //------------------------------// The gate slowly opened, the mechanism a little rusty a light blue mare with a Pegasus military uniform with a cap to fit it slightly covered left eye her facial expression a little serious, she than charged into me. Again with me laying on the floor with her on top of me, just like old times. Rainbow Dash than spoke to me “Well well well, what took you so long? I missed you!” I smiled than I took a quick look at Calamity who just watched than a couple of seconds after he walked past the gate exploring the Enclave`s HQ I spoke to Rainbow “Had to go to a vault Rainbow… don`t worry i`m here now that`s what matters don`t it?” Every time I spoke to Rainbow I felt I was betraying Vinyl Scratch, which was killing me slowly. Rainbow than replied “Yeah… I guess so, anyway should we get in? it`s not safe out here” I then replied “I think i`ve been out here long enough to know that Rainbow” Rainbow Dash smirked than we walked in the Enclave Headquarters. We walked into a plain black room which had a computer at a desk with a bitten piece of paper and a pencil without the eraser tip next to the paper, Rainbow Dash than sat on the seat behind her desk and told me to sit down on the chair opposing the desk she than spoke “Guess you know about the war don`t you?” I nodded “Yeah, I participated fighting along the trenches in the heat of the fight” (Full Moon Flashback) Year 1 Several days along the radio line… than it`s back to accompany my squad again into the fray, these Mega spells being fired nearly every hour was wiping both friendly and enemy positions, lot`s of lives are being lost to these bombs. One day they`ll be the end of us, Year 2 The massacre of Little horn angered me dearly I had friends there, we all did, for some reason I felt a purge of evil strike upon my mind something shouting “LINGER!” confused of this voice I took no notice and continued into the battle Year 3 Finally being able to communicate with my wife Vinyl Scratch praying she`s okay and daily check ups on Record Moon every month or so… I miss them both, but i`m needed here Year 4 Several zebra civilian refugees seeking refuge from the war, including foals, approach Princess Luna's School for Gifted Unicorns and are killed on sight. In response, their escort infiltrates the school and wipes out almost all of the facility and student body. Many innocent foals were murdered there, I even hear them screaming in fear every night or so Year 5 Have you ever heard the old saying “The portal to hell is opened with the incantation of good intentions?” Well the Equestrian government finally realizes the problem we`re in especially with Celestia reporting MIA, Year 6 D-Day… Evacuation attempts…failed…Total civilian loss 63,984…Entering shut down status This is Commander Applejack reporting… bruised but living. Sergeant Full Moon reported safe with family under the safety of the Vault…I wish I could say the same with me… and my husband. Ministry Mares Report! Ministry of Morale (KIA) Ministry of Peace (Alive) Ministry of Awesome (Alive) Ministry of Image (KIA) Ministry of Arcane Sciences (KIA) This won`t do… (End of Full Moon Flashback) “Yeah… bad times happened there.” I responded to Rainbow Dash, Rainbow Dash than banged the table and shouted at me “Bad Times? Well I lost my home! How about you?” She than sat down and lowered her ears “I`m sorry… I didn`t mean it like that”. “It`s not you who should be sorry…” I paused “I should, for what i`m about to tell you, is… a nightmare for me and you to overcome,” Rainbow Dash than looked puzzled “About what?” I than turned to a depressed tone and my ears lowered, “I`m sorry Rainbow Dash but,” I than began to have tears slowly slide out of my eyes “Remember what I told, you, several years ago, at Clouldsdayle?” Rainbow Dash than grew from her concerned look into a happy one “Yeah and?” My heart started pounding I took to a quite tone “I`m sorry Rainbow Dash, but, I cannot be with you… You`ve given me the best years and moments but, i`ve always had a connection with Vinyl Scratch, Your beautiful smirk personality… you deserve more, I believe there`s some pony out there for you, just not me, Your graceful eyes are the color of a burning bright magenta and your personality, well any pony could fall for you, at first sight, your skills are unmatched through the Equestrian borders, and the kindness you share is a wonderful treasure but. Your Loyalty… is the most important part, no matter what you would stay by some pony`s side, that`s hard to come by. Especially in the Wastes” Rainbow Dash than started to place her hoof on the cheek “It always happens like this does it not?” I reluctantly replied “Yeah. But there`s always hope” Rainbow Dash than took to a depressed tone “Hope? Where in the hay did you get that from? There`s nothing left. Nothing, we, are just survivors of a undying apocalypse” I refused to speak no more I banged my right hoof on the desk “That`s it! No more depression! I don`t need it! I`m already suffering from a bucking twisted psychopath haunting my mind. Two daughters missing me deeply. Don`t even mention my wife in this, I miss her eternally” I than started to leave the room Rainbow Dash then spoke trying to call me back “Full Moon… Welcome to the Wastes” I than slammed the door and than began my search for Calamity to get the hell out of here. I found Calamity on the desert trail already waiting for me I told him “Yep, she knows how much pain she put us through,” Calamity responded “Oh i`ts okay bro I, have some pony I care for anyway.” I than responded in a shocked tone “Wha-What?” Calamity than continued “Before this bucking war I found some pony, Right when we were kids…” I than replied “How come you never mentioned her before?” Calamity replied “To protect her, to shield her from this pain,” I than replied “OK do you have any clue on where she is? We`ll find her” Calamity replied “Her name`s Inky, Pinkie Pie`s sister…I lost contact with her after the bombs but I heard from the radio the Ministry Mare`s family was taken to the Ponyville Ruins…” I than shouted “Calamity, that place is sprawling with Raider activity, After the day of Sunshine and Rainbows, numerous Hell hounds moved into the ruins of Ponyville. Fluttershy and the Albino Hell hound were preparing to make a speech to the New Canterlot Republic's council, in order to declare Ponyville a Hell hound sanctuary. Fluttershy hoping her unofficial position of power and her argument would be compelling enough, as the Hell hounds are apparently in danger of going extinct.” Calamity replied “Enough of the bucking history lesson! I`m going to save her. With or without you” I than replied “OK, i`ll come, lead the way”.