Middle of the night. Canterlot Castle :Stalin:
I was laying in my room that was kindly borrowed to me by Princess Celestia. It was the most comfortable bed I had ever slept in.
The room I was in was very regal looking, probably for guests of the Princess or important political ambassadors. It was round and had large, thick stone walls and a purple colored roof. Half of the room had windows looking out over the beautiful landscape.
I had lain awake all night, thinking of the decision I would be making in the near future. I was not able to get any sleep at all. I stood up, deciding that I wouldn't be able to sleep no matter how long I tried.
I exited the door into the corridor. The two soldiers that were sitting outside my door were sleeping. I decided not to wake them, but rather confront them later about it. Maybe an execution would make their minds more awake. I looked down both ways of the corridors. One end split out into two other corridors and the other ended at a balcony. I quickly decided against walking into the maze of corridors, instead taking the way towards the balcony. I came out onto the balcony.
The night was beautiful and you could see every star in the sky. I looked downwards over the railing. There was a large garden spotted with several statues and a giant looking maze. I took a deep breath and pulled out my pipe. It was a long wooden pipe with black paint and a star on the front of it. It was one of the biggest I had, and the only one I actually had with me into Equestria. I put the pipe in my mouth and patted my jacket for matches.
Suddenly a pair floated in front of me with a blue aura around them. I tensed up. Dealing with royalty, and one that rose the sun and the moon at that always made me very nervous. I sneakingly took them out of the air and looked behind me. There the beautiful Princess Luna stood, looking exactly like the night sky that surrounded me, and it made my nervousness forgotten in a second. She had a playful smile on her lips. I let out a smile and whipped out a match out of the package, lit it and stuffed it into my pipe. It began smoking, so I pulled out the match and shook it violently in the air until the flame dissipated and a puff of smoke flew towards the sky. I pulled in deep and then blew it out into the air, loving every second of it.
"That is a bad habit, thee know," She said with a playful tone.
It was still very uneasy talking English. I caught myself before I could respond in Russian.
"Yes, but it helps take the stress away. Want to try?" I asked.
Her eyes became plates when i asked the question.
"We would very much like to try, as we have never tried before. You probably find that very weird, being a few thousand years old and has never smoked." She said with smile
I simply smiled and took out a piece of cloth out of my pocket and wiped the end of it, then gave it to her. She picked it up with her magic put it in her mouth. She inhaled deep, then taking it out and began coughing out smoke.
"Why dost thou use that, it tastes simply horrid!" She said with shocked eyes staring and gave the pipe back to me.
"To me it doesn't," I simply stated, picking the pipe out of the air.
I again wiped the end, then put the piece of cloth back into my pocket. I put the pipe inside my mouth and took another deep inhale, pulled the pipe out and blew it out into the air.
"How come you are standing out here this fine night, princess?"
"We never sleep during the night, as Alicorns dost not require sleep, even though it pleases us overmany," She said.
I looked out over the beautiful landscape while slowly sipping my pipe. The thoughts of the coming plans entered my mind once more. I couldn't help but almost feel bad for what was going to happen, but it is deemed necessary for us to triumph over those damn Americans.
'If they just would have continued with the ships of supplies this situation would never have occurred. We would not have to go through with the plan. I would rather have had them as allies, even though their ideas on economy are almost revolting.' I thought.
"What is thy thoughts directed at?" She asked.
"Nothing important," I said, keeping my pokerface as I shifted my mind towards brighter things.
I was glad she did decide to not dig any deeper, as she would not like what my thoughts were pointed at. We said our goodbyes and I left for my room. I would be heading back tomorrow and begin preparation of the coming event. The feeling of guilt hit me. I never felt guilt, so why did I have it now? Had the ponies perhaps figured out my plan and were changing me? My normal paranoia started its engines and showed its hand of scenarios that could come from this, many ending in my death. I shook my head to clear it, then lay down on my bed and drifted off to an uneasy sleep.
Tunguska Base (Ground Zero base) :Dr. Andrei Azarov:
I was sitting in my tent, working out some of the necessary calculations for tomorrows test. The test would be very dangerous, and we could only hope that it would work out perfectly. The base was now covered by a large cloth roof hanging between the trees. We had also put up electric fences around the area. It was good that we had almost indefinite resources with a direct line back to the motherland. The long line of small diesel generators that was powering the base was humming loudly. Those things had taken a few hours to set up. It was only a temporary solution, as it was only capable of sending notes and the like.
The old receiver pad was now replaced with a very big one. This was necessary for the things we were going to bring in as soon as we had the new generator set up. The Americans were foolish thinking that they had already harvested the power of the atom. They had barley begun to test its usefulness. We already had a working prototype. We had nearly swallowed our tongues when they said that they were going to send it to us, along with some scientists to operate it. It was interesting that Stalin was putting such an effort in making this "colony" thrive. Overwhelming to say the least.
I gave out a loud yawn and put the pencil down. I stood up and walked over to my Camp Bed. I lied down without taking my clothes off. I didn't care at the moment. I whipped the covers over me and drifted off to sleep.
Canterlot Castle :Stalin:
I slowly awoke as some of the suns beams danced across my face. My eyes creaked open and stared into the spotless stone ceiling. I thought about todays schedule and the things I was to prepare. I slowly rose from my bed and put on my clothes. I straightened the medals on my chest and combed my hair. I checked the room for any personal belongings I maybe had left, but couldn't spot anything. I nodded, Satisfied with my packing. I picked up my light briefcase and stepped out the door.
My guards were standing at attention, anticipating my arrival. I waved my hand and they started tailing behind me, keeping any of the servants at a distance. I entered the large throne room. Sitting on the thrones were the majestic Celestia and Luna. I couldn't get over the fact that they were monarchs. Celestia did make me feel on edge, but Luna was a welcoming change, making me feel more relaxed and confident. She smiled at me.
"Good Morning, General. I trust the bed was comfortable?" She asked
"Of course. It rivals even the Kremlin beds. Thank you for offering the room for the night." I say back to her
"It is of no concern. Will you be leaving soon?" Luna asked
"As soon as possible hopefully. I still have some things to attend to at Tunguska base." I said, hoping they would not prod for more information. Luckily they didn't.
Celestia waved her hoof and a servant came in to the room.
"Please call a chariot for these fine gentlemen back to their base." Celestia commanded
The servant nodded.
"It will arrive at the courtyard in ten minutes. Do you need anything else?" She asked
"A cup of tea would be satisfactory." Luna intervened
"It will be done." She said and smiled, then walked out of the room, closing the door behind her.
Celestia looked back at me.
"I will take my leave then." I said and turned to the door
"Of course. Feel free to ask me anything in the future. I will send you the treaties regarding our future cooperation. Have a good day, And again. Welcome to Equestria." She said.
I nodded and left the throne room, glad to be out of there. The princesses always made me feel very uneasy. The guards tailed me like usual. I felt them too become more relaxed as we went further away from the princesses. We walked through the maze of corridors. I rounded a corner and-
*BLAM*
I walked straight into a pegasus. I stumbled back. The pegasus fell on his flank, looking shocked. My guards reacted in mere second and the pegasus had two PPSH-41's pointed to his face, ready to turn his face into a molten goo. The pony's eyes widened and stared at the two tall men pointing things at him. I stood up and straightened my shirt, then waved the guards off. They backed up to my side, shouldering their weapons.
The pegasus was a dark-ish tan color with violet looking hair. His light green eyes stared up at me, still sitting on his flank with an O for a mouth. His cutie mark seemed to be a wave of a wind or something similar.
"Eh- Oh.. My.." He started
I just grinned and waited for him to stand up. He slapped his mouth shut and stood up, not taking his eyes of me.
"Sorry for walking into you." I said
His eyes were like saucers and his mouth opened again.
"You- You talk?" He asked
"Hah, Apparently." I chuckled
He blushed at the stupid question.
"Erh- It was my fault, I'm sorry." He said
I smiled and extended my hand.
"General Secretary Joseph Stalin." I said
He placed his hoof inside my hand and I shook it.
"Zephyr, Zephyr Verve." He smiled back at me.
"Sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry. Good day to you." I said and walked away, my guards giving death stares to the pegasus as they walked passed. The pegasus simply ignored them and waved goodbye with a smile.
I did not look back, but simply smiled and continued to walk down the corridor.
Arriving at Tunguska base after a long carriage ride.
I stepped out of the carriage that took me back here and the ponies flying it did not waste any time and left. I chuckled at their fear of us. The base had begun to take shape, as it was now surrounded by barbed wire and guard towers. Not a pony would make it in here without me knowing. For the sake of the cover, the soldiers in the towers had been outfitted with a new prototype of silenced Mosin Nagant's and are ordered to only take down ponies directly observing the base from a close distance. Those in royal armor are not to be shot under any circumstances.
The flag of the USSR flied proudly over the base and the base of a few buildings had popped up. They would soon become the newly developed nuclear reactor and the garage where we could maintain our vehicles.
I was interrupted in my thoughts by another crack of lightning striking down the receiver pad. A huge war machine made of iron now stood before me. It made me crack a smile. A newly made IS-3 tank. One of the most powerful tanks in the world. Soon it would mow down ponies in the name of the motherland. It drove off the platform and parked next to a few T-55 tanks, standing in a row. The ponies would not even know what hit them.
I continued to walk down the base, inspecting the troops when I saw Dr. Andrei standing talking to a few scientists. He saw me and walked over to me. He quickly saluted.
"At ease." I said with a faint smile.
He took his hand down and relaxed some.
"So, How was it? In the capital I mean." He said with interest.
"It was majestic to say the least. The castle was one of the most gorgeous things I have seen. Yet, I did not notice any kind of military besides the royal guard, which I think is mostly ceremonial." I described.
He appeared to be deep in thought for a few moments before responding.
"That will make it even easier. The natural resources of this world will give us the final push to beat those capitalist pigs over the sea."
I smiled at the nickname of our enemy. It made me think of when the hammer and sickle will fly over the White House in the short future.
I was interrupted by yet another crack of lightning striking the receiver pad. This time, a 203mm M1931 howitzer behind a truck materialized on the pad. These were the machines that would initiate the first stage. It was dragged off by the truck and another materialized almost as soon as it left the pad. They were quickly pulled under the cover of the trees to hopefully avoid detection my any ponies stupid enough to fly over the area.
The sun began dipping down over the horizon. I observed it as far as I could until it dipped down behind the trees of the Everfree. I faintly smiled.
"I think I will go rest now. Where is the my tent?" I asked Dr. Andrei.
"Over there." He said and pointed towards a medium sized tent.
"Thank you." I said and dismissed him and began moving towards the tent. I stationed my bodyguards outside my door and got in.
The room was very vaguely decorated. It contained only a bed and table. I lay down at the bed and went over the plan in my mind once again. I continued to focus on it for a moment before finally falling down into the deep pit of sleep.
Canterlot Castle, Celestia's chambers :Princess Celestia:
"Well, Sister? Do you think he is being honest?" I asked and took a sip of my tea.
"I dost not know. He seems to have a fairly decent way of acting completely neutral, like some other I know." Luna said, and prodded me with her hoof, giggling. I smile at her.
"We should hope for the best, dear sister." I said.
"Oh, and maybe thee will finally be able to fill that empty bed spot in thy chambers." Luna giggled loudly. My composure horribly smashed, blushing like a madmare.
"Oh, stop it. I never even thought that way." I say and giggle.
We regain our composure quickly and she turns serious.
"But we should be careful. Thee heard him speakest about the dreadful war that he experienced not so long ago." She stated as if it was a fact. I nod at her.
"We should do our best to stay on his good side, as we know not what kind of military experience the USSR has." I say.
"Indeed, sister." Luna said and took another sip of tea.
Tunguska base, My tent :Stalin:
I awoke with a startle, laying still for a moment to try and remember if I had had any dreams. It was a good way to solve any personal issues by remembering what your dreams show you. I shake my head when the dream escapes my grasp once more.
My eyes creak open, revealing the green tent roof. It somehow had an old coffee stain on it. I tried to figure out how it would ever have gotten there.
I stand up, moving out of the tent door and the morning sun dances across my face. I close my eyes, attempting to shut out the sunlight. I slowly creak them open, giving them time to adjust to the light.
The guards quickly snap to attention, picking up their weapons. I wave them away. They leave immediately.
I walk down the path from the tent, looking around. The reactor housing is built up. It surprises me how fast they have been able to put it together. Only the finest in the union could have done such a task. I open the door and looks inside. Its a cramped control room with buttons and levers all over the walls. I wonder to myself how anyone could remember all those buttons and switches. I close the door and walk off to inspect the other preparations.
Six Days Later
"Our primary plan is to assault the mountain ridges here, here and here." General Ivan is directing the to be ground operations in Equestria.
"We have placed artillery hidden in the groves over here, ready to open fire upon the train tracks leading to and the entirety of Canterlot. These cannons will firstly open fire upon the tower of the princesses. This whole operation will be severely easier if they are out of the picture. While this is commenced, our ground troops will take the opportunity and occupy the nearby village of Ponyville. These men will also have tank support, though I do not expect them to need it, but you never know." He stepped back from the table with the map.
"Alright, Any of you wants to add anything?" I ask. I learned my lesson of not listening to my generals during The Great Patriotic War when loosing so many soldiers. I did not care for their lives or their families, but they are soldiers. Its always good to have many.
The generals shake their heads.
"Alright then. Comrades, soon begins out glorious conquest of this land. With this step, we might finally defeat those wretched Americans, and liberate the ponies of Equestria from the tyranny of their fascist monarchies. Ura!"
"URA!" The generals exclaim.
None of them noticed the rainbow streak, flying desperately out of the base.
"Oh, Horseshoes. I knew they were not to be trusted!" Rainbow tells herself. She has to warn somepony.
Anypony....
