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// (From Limestone, to Pinkie) Military Problems 
// Story: Voices from a Terrible Past (an epistolary tale) 
// by HeavyMetalKnight 
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Dear Pinkie Pie,



I haven't seen a reply from you yet, so I decided to write anyway. Well... I found out what that sound was... and it's not good. Turns out, the whirring noise was coming from a drill--as expected. However, that's not the worst part. The ponies drilling are from a military organization. The only reason I'd know that is because they went up on our doorstep! Three ponies--one mare and two stallions--wearing green uniforms!

As much as I didn't want to let'em in, we had no other choice. They were explaining that they were building bomb shelters underground, to house civilians. They told us it would be safer to go into the shelters as soon as they were complete. Our dad asked why they were building bomb shelters on our land, and they told us that they had to be built in case of an oncoming attack.

"Attack from what?" Was what I asked them.

They then explained in some detail about an oncoming invasion. Apparently, there's another land that's been discovered, and The Princesses tried to become allies with them. Needless to say, they wouldn't listen. Instead, they declared war after a futile attempt at negotiating. The military has been making these shelters across Equestria, and have been making sure citizens are preparing for the onslaught that's about to happen.

I didn't care to find out about this other land and it's ponies... or whatever's over there, so I can't tell you any more than that.

Our parents and the rest of us were rather reluctant about going into a shelter, but regardless of our traditions, we probably don't have much choice in the matter. Either we keep each other safe by moving in to the shelters, or we stay here and perish. As much I we are protective of Holder's Boulder, we can't risk any of us dying because of orneriness.

Is the same thing happening in Ponyville? Have they issued these orders in your home town? Please tell me you're alright. Our parents, Marble, and Maud are worried sick about you now! You and your friends better be safe!

I know this isn't much of a happy letter and all, but I won't sugarcoat the truth either. They expect the invasion to be within the week, so hopefully you get this letter soon.

I sincerely hope things are working out for you... please tell me that.

Take care, sis.

Your sister,

Limestone Pie