Twilight bit her bottom lip as she adjusted dials on the radio. It had been a few days since the last transmission from Graceland and in that time Twilight’s friends had been over for a couple of days before having to get back to their own lives for the most part. This was the third time they had gotten together to listen to the aliens.
Once they had all learned that the aliens were doing ok the others had all been fine with listening to more, Pinkie had actually wanted to find a way to either throw a party for them or at least talk to them so she could help cheer them up but Twilight had explained that she wasn’t really sure how to set up a broadcaster for her radio and that tampering with it might cause them to permanently lose the signal.
After that Pinkie had decided that if they couldn’t have a party with the alien then the least they could do was party for them so that it might somehow reach them across the vastness of space. Twilight knew it was better not to argue with the pink mare when she had a plan for a party and as such each time the friend had been over though with each failed attempt to get the alien signal it had been just a quiet affair.
“I don’t know why I can’t pick them up, he seemed to broadcast about this time every day. “Twilight mutter to herself as she adjusted the dials once more.
“Maybe he is busy? You did say he was trying to keep everyone organized darling. “Rarity suggested from the small table that had been moved into the radio room to aide in Pinkie’s party, as such it had snacks and drinks resting atop it.
“Maybe.” Twilight said as she continued to turn dials.
This is Captain Graceland of the US National Guard broadcasting on all frequencies
Twilight smiled as the Captain’s voice came through the speakers loud and clear and she made her way over to her friends.
After the quake a few days ago I and my men did a sweep of the bunker and apart from shelves of supplies and the like falling over nothing seems damaged, we did have a few injuries among the civilians but nothing our medics couldn’t handle. Corporal Locklear think that the nearby volcano, Saint Helens I believe he called it, might have erupted do to being destabilized by the bombs but no real way to be sure as its still to dangerous to go outside.
Twilight and her friends listened intently, Pinkie while munching on some popcorn and Rainbow was enjoying a cupcake while the other had some drink as they listened but for the most part they were all focused on the radio.
Frankly I don’t really care what caused that quake, what I’m more concerned with is the civilians.
Twilight’s ears perked up as she heard that and listened more intently as Graceland sighed.
I’m not sure what it is but people are getting sick and the medics are doing their best to tend to them, to try and keep it from spreading I had them moved to another part of the bunker but it doesn’t seem to be helping as more and more people are getting sick and nothing the medics are doing seems to be helping those who are sick as they keep getting worse.
The group of friends stopping eating and stared at the radio intently as the Captain spoke.
I’m not sure what it is but…I’ve spoken to Sergeant Foemen and he does have a theory about what it is, I just pray to god he is wrong but I am going to have my men sweep the bunker with their Geiger counters. With some luck they will come up empty, of not….well…we will cross that bridge when we come to it.
Anyways I need to go overseer the sweep. This is Captain Graceland US National Guard signing off.
With that the radio went silent. The group of mare all looked between each other.
“I hope they get better soon.” Fluttershy said.
“Me too darling.” Rarity agreed.
“What in tarnation is a Geiger counter?” Applejack asked.
Twilight shrugged. “I don’t know, I’ve never heard of anything called a Geiger and I’m not sure why they would count them.” Twilight said.
“Well to see how many they have of course silly.” Pinkie Pie said trying to lift the mood. “I mean you always want to know how many you have don’t you, just like cupcakes!”
“Somehow Pinkie I don’t think they mean something like cupcakes.” Twilight said.
“Well whatever it is I’m sure they will be fine. “Rainbow said. “This Graceland seems to know what he is doing and is handling…whatever is happening.”
Twilight looked at her cyan friend and hoped she was right. After that the friends started to talk about other things to get their minds off the radio though they did plan to listen to more of the aliens when they got the chance.