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// A chance  
// Story: Blood ravens: Crashlanding in Equestria. 
// by ThatRarityIsaSpy 
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4 weeks later 

Twilight peered downstairs into her basement. The two were at it again. For the past fourteen days, Jonah and Martellus had non-stop tried to deduce where they were and how to return home. They had explained to the purple unicorn that a warp storm had swallowed them in and left them here but for now, they were unable to leave now without any vessel that could brave the warp. In fact, getting off the ground was going to be a problem as when Discord was defeated, he had sent the damaged vessels back with the rest of their battle brothers. They would have to rely on Jonah’s abilities if they ever wished to return to where they came from. 
“A price he wanted us to pay for our decision.” Jonah had said. But at least this planet for the time being was safe from the grasp of chaos. 
Twilight peered downstairs curiously at the discussion. They were truly clueless as to where they were. The techmarine had tried several times to deduce their location with the aid of the Librarian.  
“Morning...... you haven’t eaten in eight days.... or done anything as a matter of fact aside from stand there.” Twilight said. 
For the first time in a fortnight, the two stopped talking and acknowledged the unicorn. 
“She’s right. Our banter here has got us nowhere.” Martellus said. “I will try and observe the night sky tonight to see where we are.” 
“And I will maybe try to look at any texts or anything that may aid us.” Jonah replied. 
“Man.... they’re even more concentrated than you are.....” Spike muttered. “Even you need to eat and sleep but these guys..... I just don’t believe it.” He watched the Techmarine exit the front door with some difficulty as the librarian helped himself to any books about astronomy. Jonah prayed that somewhere, some close to that of imperial civilization.
Jonah turned around to see Twilight peer curiously up. 
“Won’t give up.” Jonah said automatically reading her thoughts. “While it’s comforting knowing my battle brothers are safe and home. We, stay need to return as well. The blood ravens would be derived of two captains that they could not hope to replace.” 
Twilight sighed and walked out. The stubbornness of these humans was something that not even applejack could match. But then again, they hardly even received help from others and weren’t very likely to accept it. 
Twilight thought for a moment of their new guests. There was Tarkus, a reasonable person with a lot of sense. Twilight liked Tarkus to a great degree as did she enjoy Thaddeus’ friendliness and ease of trust.  
Then there was Jonah who probably even overshadowed her in terms of studying. She made a mental note to learn from him. Martellus was rather boring with his constant droning, but was obviously very bright. Twilight again, wondered if she could learn anything from him. Though, she didn’t really like Avitus, who always seemed to be bloodthirsty and Cyrus who was always so cynical about everything though he was certainly more tolerable than Avitus. She thought too about Thule, who seemed to dislike having to do any form of interaction with ponies and was very shut in, only appearing when he needed to, while the one called Angelos was easily more trusting and usually on a daily basis, appeared in the training field that Rainbow Dash had used to gear her pegasi into shape where he and some of his subordinates would be seen fighting with a manner of weapons. 

Probably the most interesting thing about the space marines was their weapons and their gear. From what she knew from Jonah, the place they came from was a vast empire spanning entire planets and encompassing almost the entire known galaxy along with over 40,000 years of history. This deeply fascinated Twilight and to which she wished she could visit this massive empire in hopes of learning something new. 

To the marines, the ponies really were something they now had to accept as being part of daily life. Tarkus wasn’t bothered by them at all, Martellus was only interested in finding where they were, Jonah wished to get home as soon as possible and was willing to accept any form of help if he needed it, Cyrus while feeling uncomfortable tolerated them to a degree and Thaddeus seemed to even be fond of them but Avitus was a different story almost always voicing his dislike for them, sometimes even in public to which he was shut up by his more reasonable battle brothers. 

And of course, Thule wasn’t very trusting of them, but had the good sense to treat them respectfully while Angelos was overall indifferent about them having worked with xenos in the past and will most likely have to do it again later. What Angelos truly appreciated was the fact these Xenos would jump at the opportunity to help anyone. Something he found a rarity now in the 40th millennia, this truly was something impressive and for that, he found himself liking the xenos as well. But of course, he knew he could never truly call them “friends” as that would be heretical. The most he could do was accept help with some gratitude and at times, offer it in return. 

Angelos stood at the training field the pegasi had used to get themselves into shape. Taking out a power sword, he decided to duel Davian. 
After about half an hour with no clear person with the advantage. They had decided to once again discuss their current situation. 
“I still don’t trust them. How many things in this galaxy would truly jump to help you? I think they are manipulating us in some way.” Thule said..... for the eighth time this week. 
“I’ve dealt with the Eldar before, and they have a tendency to keep things from you or not tell you the whole truth about things. I however, place my confidence that these ponies or whatever they like to be called will be more honest in their dealings with us. Granted, like most xenos, fully trusting them is something I will find difficult, but nevertheless, I have my doubts but at the same time, I think they truly seek to help us. We had aided them in ridding their planet of that daemon. If they are anything that is remotely human, they will probably think they should aid us in return.” 
“And what makes you think they would act human?” 
“Well, everything around here is very similar to ancient Terra. Whether it’s the architecture or even the wildlife. The only thing that’s different is the fact that creatures of legends exist, and that there are no humans.”  
“I may not trust them myself, but I think I will rely on your good judgement.” Thule said noting the crowd that had gathered to see them fight. “Should we resume?” 
“Not now. Do you see that?” 
“The Princess?” Thule asked seeing the chariot.Thule decided it was time to let Angelos handle things. 
“Greetings Captain Angelos and Captain Thule, I was wondering if you’d be interested in well..... it’s a very tedious task....” The Princess said. “One that I am sure you can handle.” 
“What is it?” Angelos asked. 
“We have discovered.... well..... a wreckage somewhere in southern Equestria. It’s not of your design but I thought it was worth taking a look at as it seemed to have come from space as well. Only you seem to have experience in this..... and well... you also had always wanted to return home. This may be your chance.” 
Gabriel smiled. “We will investigate as soon as possible. Just tell us when and where.” 
“Excellent!” The princess said. “Twilight will tell you. Go to the library this afternoon.”