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// In the everfree  
// Story: Blood ravens: Crashlanding in Equestria. 
// by ThatRarityIsaSpy 
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But Twilight wasn’t the only one who would be meeting these Aliens. Fluttershy was just taking a stroll around her cottage when she was greeted by angel. 

“What’s wrong angel?” 

Angel began to make loud stomping noises with his feet. 

“There’s a monster out there? Maybe we should stay here and not.....” Angel frowned and made more motions with his body. 

“And some animals have gone missing? Okay now maybe we should see what’s wrong.” She said as she went with Angel to the everfree forest. 

The first thing that Fluttershy realized was the distinct lack of animals at around this time of the day. Normally the Everfree forest was loud with the noises of the calls of animals, but today, it was silent. 

Fluttershy continued walking feeling a bit uneasy, Angel felt the same way as he began to hug his owner in terms of distance. Fearfully watching the forest around them. Something caught his eye, and he let out a little scream. 

When fluttershy saw it, she too thought she was going to be sick. The scorched remains of several bones and half-eaten animals all piled up in a giant mound of corpses. 

Fluttershy’s mind began to race as she became increasingly afraid. What new apex predator has started to roam the everfree? 

Her question was immediately answered when she saw a funny new animal. It stood on 2 legs and was standing by large fire ripping meat off of some wild bird's leg. 

Fluttershy and Angel both began to watch this new creature in awe. It was very big, and definitely ate a lot judging from all the bones that were littered around it. From the looks it, it was a carnivore eating all the meat. 
The space marine continued eating his food. Soon he was joined by a scout marine. 

“Found some fruit from a farm or I think it's a farm. Looks awfully familiar strangely enough.” The scout said. “They had some ancient Terran fruit.” 

“You weren’t see were you? 

“Of course not.” The scout said reassuringly. “Captain Angelos would have my head if I was seen. Thule too.....” 

“No. Just Thule now. A few natives got curious and decided to take a look around. The idea was to murder them and keep ourselves a secret until that Librarian got all panicky about psykers.” The marine said rolling his eyes. “So... instead they just dropped them and followed a few battle brothers to where they slew a mighty beast. I don’t think the natives will bother us too much. They’re too small to hurt us in any form.” 

“You know, I once heard some of the space wolves say, it’s not the size of the wolf in a fight but the size  the fight in a wolf.” 

“Keep your proverbs to yourself.” The marine replied he then stopped as if to listen for something. 

“One of the sergeants just voxed. Time to meet up with the others.” And with that, the two marines went to go meet up with their companions. 

Fluttershy wanted to go home, as the large sizes and the carnivorous nature of the space marines did scare her, but angel persisted. So she got dragged by Angel to follow the space marines. 

After a while of walking.... she saw it. 

At the mouth of the cave was a baby Ursa or Ursa minor. It’s head had been crushed in by some very powerful object, and a large Ursa major was grieving over it’s loss. 

“Oh....oh my......” 

but that was just the beginning Fluttershy soon found many others....... a bear that had been stabbed to death, the grisly remains of several squirrels, and a manticore.... with it’s back broken..... the same manticore that Fluttershy had pulled a splinter out of. 

Not able to take anymore of this Fluttershy ran home in sorrow. 



Right as Fluttershy had gotten home, she was greeted by Twilight who told her that Princess Celestia need them urgently. 

Twilight had originally planned on writing to Princess Celestia but unexpectedly, Princess Celestia had beaten her to the punch.In her letter, the Princess told Twilight that she needed to get her six friends to go and meet her in Canterlot. Shining armor, Luna and Cadence would also be there. Now they hurried quickly to Canterlot palace. 

“Princess!” Twilight said as she entered the large doors into the palace. “We’re here!” 
“Twilight! You’ve bought your friends! Listen it is of utmost urgency!” 
“Does it have to do with those super scary aliens in the forest?” Fluttershy asked. 
“Yes... it does....” Celestia said. “They are quite dangerous..... and I am not sure whether or not I understand this situation too well to be honest. Shining armor here will fill you in....” 

The white unicorn nodded and stepped forward. 

“Well, here’s the situation. Since yesterday after these aliens landed, we’ve been surveying the area. Scout teams have been sent out to check everything. From what we know, these aliens are omnivores with huge appetites as scouts said that they’ve found lots and lots of animal bones.” Shining armor took out a few photos to show the mares. “Just a few examples.” 

“Now then, we’ve found this too.” He said taking a picture of a dreadnought. “This, whatever it is, broke a manticore’s back. I don’t know what else in this world has the strength to do this except maybe for a dragon of some sort.” Taking a moment to paused to remember something. 

“Twilight do you  remember where you defeated nightmare moon?” Shining asked. 
“Yes, in the abandoned castle.” She replied. 
“Well, the aliens have taken refuge there and turned it into a complete fortress. Our scouts say that the aliens are probably intending to stay here in Equestria.” 
“Whoa whoa whoa!” Rainbow dash interrupted. “These.... things are staying here in Equestria?! I mean have you seen these guys? A single one of them killed an Ursa minor!” 
“Then they are indeed something to fear.” Shining said. “I am going to send a scouting party to go check out the situation.” 
“Listen... that is not a good idea....” Applejack said. “You have any idea...” 
“Weeeee! Let’s throw these aliens a welcome-to-equestria-party!!”Pinkie pie said sending confetti everywhere.
“Pinkie.....” Twilight rolled her eyes. 
“Mr. Shining armor do you have any more pictures?” Rarity asked. 
“Oh yes.... I almost forgot.” The white unicorn said as he took out a picture showing a fully armored space marine. “This is what they look like. I’ve heard that this is just armor but most scouts haven’t seen a face yet.” 

“We actually had!” Applejack said. “They are well.....” 
Applejack began to give the description of the face of the space marine with Celestia, Luna, shining armor and whomever that didn’t see one listening intently.

“Well, lyra would never let any of us here the end of this.” Twilight muttered. “But Shining, are you sure sending ponies in is a good idea?” 
“I am sending my best. No one would ever be able to catch them.” 




“How many battle brothers did you count?” Gabriel asked Thule as he took a look around. 
“183” He replied. “We should have at least 30 more.” 
“Aye. And where did all our heavy equipment go? It’s not everyday someone loses a predator.” 
“I think 2 thunderhawks were lost during our fall to orbit. Current location: Unknown.” Martellus said walking by. 
“So we’re missing all our heavy firepower as well as thirty or so battle brothers?” Thule said. “This isn’t good.” 
“If the Emperor is watching us, which I know he is.” Angelos began.”Then I know we will find our brothers.” 
“Captain Thule, Captain Angelos!” Cyrus said walking in. “Our patrols have detected scouts from the native population. Orders?” 
"Drive them off of here." Angelos said. "But don't kill any of them. If we are to get their aid in getting off this planet, then the least we can is not murder any of them." 
"I still think we should slaughter them all and be done with it." A devastator sergeant said. Avitus. 
"I agree." Thule chimed in. "But I think I will let Angelos handle this one." 


"Well, these things must be huge!" Moonlight, one of the scouts said as she looked at the tracks. 
"If that's the case, why haven't we found any?! They must all be scaredy-cats like Fluttershy or something." Rainbow Dash said. 
Perfect timing. As right as she finished her sentence, a loud scream rang out from the bushes. It was several marines led by Angelos screaming war cries armed with various weaponry. 
This was enough to cause most of the scouts to run away as fast their hooves could carry them. But Moonlight stood her ground and tried to do something...... this ended with her getting picked up by the neck gruffly and flung straight into the direction of ponyville. 


"Moonlight!" Rainbow Dash screamed as she watched the pegasus being thrown high in the air and sent crashing down. "You monster!" She hissed at Angelos and proceeded to try and buck him in the face. This ended in absolute disaster as Angelos caught her and threw her into a far off direction as well. After a few seconds he stopped and sat down. 
"Did that thing just speak low-Gothic?" Angelos asked shaking his head in disbelief. 
"Sure did." Someone said. "Emperor knows what other surprises there are here." 
"Think they'll be back?" Another space marine asked. 
"Unless they have a deathwish I doubt it." 

Moonlight found herself awake in the local ponyville hospital with most of his scouts. Most of them had suffered minor injuries but obviously uncomfortable. 

“Well, those aliens really showed you who was boss.” The doctor said as he worked on Moonlight. 
"Those aliens were big. Red too. And very fast. Oh, and thanks for leaving Rainbow Dash and I to a bunch of aliens!" 
"Wait!" Someone said. "Where is Rainbow Dash?!" 

Far out in the everfree forest. Rainbow’s unconscious form began to stir and groan. Painfully, she dragged herself up to a stream to get some water. She tried to fly, only to realize her wings were injured and flying was something that would have to wait. Taking a look around, she limped her way back to ponyville. Or at least where she thought ponyville was. 

Meanwhile, Angelos was busying planning to find his brothers as he round up a team of those who were willing to help."