//------------------------------// // Purple spy // Story: No mare left behind // by Aqua_Breeze //------------------------------// "Before we head into town, we can do with knowing what to expect," Dreadson said, turning towards Twilight, "And that's where you come in, Corporal". "Let me guess, my first spy mission... right?" Twilight asked. "You do catch on nicely," Dreadson said, "Just remember not to get caught". "I'll do my best," Twilight said. The platoon was allowed a little rest after their previous victory. Twilight needed the rest more than the others so her magic reserves could regenerate. It was now dawn, and the platoon was getting ready to assault the town of Carentan. During the night, Twilight had revealed that she was able to fly after she caused the enemy ammo crates to handle the conflict for her platoon. Seeing a great deal of potential in the purple alicorn, captain Dreadson proceeded to promote Twilight from private to lance corporal, and even give her a specified job as the platoon scout. After accepting her first assignment as scout, Twilight spread her wings and prepared to take off. Before leaving the ground, however, Twilight cast her cloak once more to aid in being undetected. When she vanished, the others, not used to the trick, collectively gasped in shock. "I'm still here, don't worry," Twilight said in an attempt to calm her brothers in arms. Twilight then took off and headed towards the town. As she flew over the town, Twilight took note of every single enemy she saw. Most Germans were walking out in the open, while some were in buildings behind window mounted machine guns. As she continued to fly, Twilight started to take notice of cannons placed at certain, precise points in the town. She guessed they were there to handle allied armor, given their size. She also took notice of mortar teams that were out of the way of possible areas of conflict. Having encountered a mortar strike during the night, Twilight was well aware of the damage they could cause if left unchecked. She made a mental note to fly in and handle every mortar team she found before they could fire off a single shot, giving her platoon more than a fighting chance. When she finally came to the town center, she took notice of the rather large number of enemies, mounted machines guns, and even the armored vehicle sitting just outside the town center. Twilight knew that vehicle would be trouble, and dared to swoop down and get a closer look so as to help her platoon know about any of its weaknesses. "Ok, so the front is quite well armored. That would only make sense," Twilight said to herself as she took notice of the thick plating and small, rectangular windows on the front. As Twilight flew around the side of the vehicle, she took notice of a lack of windows, but she also took notice of what looked like fading armor near the back. "They probably don't expect anypony to get behind this thing," Twilight said to herself, "Well, they obviously don't know me very well". Twilight then lifted her up and took notice of the turret on the roof on the vehicle. The base of the turret was a complete, unfaulted circle, giving the gunner a full three-sixty degree horizontal firing angle. "Probably another way to keep enemies from getting behind this thing," Twilight said to herself. That's when it happened. Twilight had to use a little more energy and focus to hover during her inspection of the armored vehicle. She was still keeping herself cloaked at the same time, draining her severely. She didn't want to think about what would happen if her cloak or wings gave out on her. She decided to land and focus on her cloak to keep it up as she got out of the town. That plan, however, was short lived. Twilight overestimated her abilities, and was now left exposed as her clock dropped as her hooves reached the ground. Never being in a situation like this, Twilight started to panic. It would be only a matter of seconds before someone saw her and raised the alert. A German shout from behind her only worsened Twilight's panic, and she darted towards what she thought would be an empty building as bullets flew past her. Once inside, she bucked the door closed, causing it to cave in slightly and becoming wedged in the doorway. This would buy Twilight a little time, but not much. As she started to think about how to get out of her current predicament, a German walked up right behind her. She didn't even take notice until she felt something cold and round press against the back of her head. She knew exactly what was going on now. She had a gun barrel pressed against her head, giving her no room to maneuver safely. If she wasn't so exhausted, she'd have teleported already. She just sat there, knowing that even the slightest muscle spasm would get her killed. Her only hope was outside the town, unaware of her situation. "Ya had a weapon, right?" Applejack asked. "I wanted to fly light, so I flew in without anything," Twilight said, "I didn't fly in my confiscated German uniform". "And you obviously didn't have a plan for that situation, either," Rainbow Dash said, "I didn't expect such a rookie mistake from you". "I made it, though," Twilight said. "Yea, but you almost didn't from the sound of it," Rainbow Dash said. "Well, sit your plot down and I'll tell you how I survived," Twilight said. "Umdrehen," The German said. "I don't know what-" Twilight said before being cut off. "Halt die Klappe und drehen sich um!" The German yelled, quickly growing impatient. "I'd do what you-" Twilight said before being cut out again. Losing his temper, the German proceeded to grab Twilight's shoulder and violently spin her around. When he saw her face, he was convinced that she was dressed up as an animal so as to draw as little attention as possible. He then proceeded to grab Twilights muzzle and pull upward violently, causing Twilight to scream out in pain. If this was a disguise, it was a damn good one. "Ruhig und komm mit mir," The German said as he started to turn slowly towards the caved in door. Twilight could only guess that he wanted her to follow him. Not wanting to risk anything, she did just that. After they reached the door, the German proceeded to kick it down upon seeing the state of it. Now outside with his captive, The German walked proudly towards his commanding officer. Twilight wanted to just leave, get as far away from this place as she could, but she was stuck here until she could replenish enough magic to teleport herself away. The German officer walked over to Twilight as she shrunk down. She was in the presence of the one who could have her killed or spared, and she dared not make him angry. After inspecting Twilight, the German officer then ordered for her to be brought to his office shortly. As the officer departed, Twilight felt like she could breathe easily again. A gun barrel pressed against her head tore that thought away all too quickly. "Why didn't they kill ya when they had the perfect chance?" Applejack asked, "Ah mean, ah'm glad they didn't, but it doesn't make no sense". "They wanted information out of me," Twilight said. "And did ya tell them anything?" Applejack asked. "What do you take me for?" Twilight asked, slightly annoyed at Applejacks question. "Did that officer speak Equestrian?" Twilights dad asked. "No, but they did have a translator," Twilight said. "Did they think you were an alien like those other guys?" Pinkie Pie asked. "No, they thought I was a poorly disguised spy," Twilight said. "But you were a spy!" Pinkie Pie pointed out. "I know, but they thought I was a human in a pony outfit," Twilight said, "That's why they kept me alive to question me". "If you were nothing but a costume, I do have to say you're very well tailored," Rarity said. "Um... thanks?" Twilight said, unsure of weather or not to take Raritys comment as a compliment or not. "In any case, I think we should hold the next part till later," Twilights dad said, "I'm enjoying the story so far, but I think we should spend some time together as a normal family for now". "That's fine, I don't mind holding off for now," Twilight said. "I'll go find your mother," Twilights dad said. While Twilights father was alright listening to the story, her mother was not ready to hear about her daughter fighting in a war just yet. As Twilights father left the table, the others set to work cleaning up their food and dishes.