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// Just a bump 
// Story: Out of the Sand 
// by Forward Unto Dawn 
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Out in an empty void, nothing stirred. Everything was just this cold, yet somewhat welcoming black. Miles's soul sat there, waiting for what was to come.

Are you prepared for the future?

Miles listened to his 'Guardian Angel'. "As much as I can be..."

That is good to hear. You'll be excited for what I'm about to tell you.

"I do hope so," he answered. "I'm still confused about my whole situation. I mean, I've died twice, and I turned into a pony for one of those lives. Is it wrong for me to be confused?"

No... This is all normal. There are a few differences with this life and your next life, however.

"How so?"

For one, you're going to be a human again. Exactly the same as you were before you died in that first firefight. Secondly, I'm giving you a new set of skills.

"What kind of skills?" He hoped they were useful.

You are now a part of what your country calls MARSOC, along with your new comrade.

Miles whistled at that. So he was being given useful skills. And a new teammate. It really was a gift. "Who's the new teammate?" 

He's an old friend of yours, as well as a member of your fire team. I've already briefed him on this.

"I can't say that I'm not grateful. Thank you. Is there anything else?"

Of course. I haven't briefed you on your whole situation yet, have I? You will now act under code names. You are under the code name Wolf, and your subordinate is going to called Rhino. The next bit of information is a problem, that unfortunately even I can't fix. The inhabitants will not remember who you are, and you will not remember them, or anything of their kind at all. Make that their planet. There is a bit of information I can give you. You are looking for Ponyville or Canterlot of Equestria. Your objective is for you to find your own objective. Just make sure that you don't start anything down there. Are you prepared?

Wolf nodded, quite happy with his situation. "I'm ready when you are."

Before I let you loose, I'm giving you another skill.

"What is that?"

A new kind of discipline with your attitude.

"Why?!" Wolf shook his head in confusion. He swore he could hear some laughter.

I felt like it needed some tweaking.

"Thank you," Wolf retorted sarcastically. He started to get impatient.

Watch yourself out there, Lieutenant.

"Lieutenant? Are you giving me those skills too?"

The knowledge, yes, the experience however will come in time.

Wolf nodded. He had heard all that he needed to hear. He closed his eyes and disappeared from the void. 

His adventure had just begun.