Chapter 14
I don't know how long it's been. Hell, I've lost count. We've, Twi and I, been working together, getting me back together, in more or less one piece. I know I won't be dancing anytime soon. I was never a dancer anyways. Even with the cane, I manage to go with walks with Twi every evening. Even stopping by the park for a quick gaze at the stars.
I was eventually discharged with 50% disabilities. It's enough to pay for the groceries and whatnot. And a job at Bill's bar sure does help. I'd never thought that I would be working with the man I called a mentor, a savior. Twi has continued her studies at the local University, though she never asks for money, which surprises me. Though I try to help, my knowledge of Molecular Physics and Russian Literature stop about when it stops becoming English. As much as she tries to explain the ins and outs of early Chinese Philosophy, such as Taoism and Mohism, smile and laugh at what this girl has managed to accomplish, while I have not. Though she nearly kills herself studying for midterms and finals. Though many times I found her asleep on her textbooks and have had to carry her back to bed. Though she often complains of my often terrible jokes, I still love her.
I haven't watched a new episode in forever. Why watch the show, when you have the real thing next to you when you wake up. Having someone waiting for you when you get home from work. Nothing compares to that. Nothing in the world can describe that feeling in your heart, knowing the one you have longed for, the one you've hoped for, it right there with you.
But as of lately, there seems to be a fire lost in Twi. Not in the sense that she's lost interest, but something seems missing. I catch her gazing as the sky, the moon, and the stars more often than usual. She daydreams throughout the day, it's hard not to miss when her head is in the clouds. She seems, out of place and melancholy most days. She hasn't drank a cup of coffee in the past couple of days. Then I realized something, how could I be so selfish. After all this time, how could I have not asked.
She was daydreaming again while trying to study for Chinese Philosophy when I walked in the door from work. I noticed she was somehow entranced she was with the picture of Paul and I on the wall. As I walk into the kitchen, I catch a glimpse of her taking the photo off the wall and staring at it. I grab a glass of water and shamble over to her.
"As one of your Taoist philosopher's would say "The clouded mind sees nothing."" I hand her the water, though she takes the water, she remains focused on the photo.
"Toby, when did you met Paul?" Sipping the water, she put the photo back on the wall, still staring it down.
"A few years, back in basic, We were training on how to attack a bunker. When I suddenly found myself in a hole. A fairly deep hole I might add. Then, I heard a voice say above me "Where did you learn to walk? What were you doing to find yourself here?" I kindly replied that I was too busy eying the scenery. He said something like if there isn't any women, there isn't a scenery to look at, while he pulled me up. I was only thankful that we were stationed together, and then deployed together."
"Toby, when is the last time you had a friend that has been with you for a long time?"
I kinda saw where this was going. I knew where this was going from the start. "Twi, you miss them, don't you?"
"I'm not going to lie to you," Twi spoke quite frankly. "I miss them more than anything. They're my friends that I love and care about. I feel like I've given up on them."
I paused. I knew what had to be done. I put a hand on her shoulder, looked her in the eyes, and spoke just above a whisper. "You can go back, Twi. You should've just said something. I understand what friends mean to you."
She pulled me into a hug. "But I can't just leave you here. I just can't..."
I kissed the top of her head. "Twi, you've already saved me here. I feel the need to return the favor. You can only do so much here. What more philosophy classes can you take? You've done your work here. It's time for you to go. Celestia's report can't be tardy, we wouldn't want that, now would we?"
She managed to smile a bit. "No, that would not be good at all."
"As a Sergeant," I took deep breath, unsure if I wanted to hear the words come out of my mouth. "I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. In love, people make sacrifices. I know that your friends need you much more than I. No matter how much I want to you here with me. It pains me see you like this. You need to go back."
She looked up at me, tears following. "But... but... I can't do that. There has to be some other way." She looked away for a moment, trying to think of a solution. It only took a few seconds for her face to light up with glee, and a smile grow in her face. "What if I were to take you with me?"
"If you were what?!?"
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Gosh I love this story
WAIT.HOLD THE DAM PHONE....Did she tell him about Celestia?Or is there a Plot fucking hole in the story?(Or am i just missing it like a idiot :( i hope not)
Wait... Does this mean I should be waiting for a new chapter?
280681You might want to reread some parts... i might've edited something when you last read it
280688 ... it would appear so
I love this story so much. So much. I love you. No homo.
280689GOD DAMIT!*Face meet desk desk meet Face*
280692 I love you too buddy
280696Ok Noooow i get it.
But now my head hurts 
oooooo this is gonna get even better forget 20% cooler (sorry RD
) but this has hit 40% in my books
im so excited i could just explode in a shower of muffins!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU I Absolutely Love This Story THANK YOU For Continuing It
yay
280692 I would like to tell you that me and my beautiful fiancé love your story and ,on my own personal note, this is what has kept me going during my past nine month rotation with the service. Thank you and I hope that all of Celestia's wisdom and blessings be bestowed on you and your kin. I look for to more of your work.
280681
Reread the story if your unsure, it isn't to long a read
I thought this story was done back when I read up to the stuff written up to Feb.27! Then I look at recently updated, click on this story, and notice that even though it's listed as "Complete", it has new chapters and stuff!
At first I was like
then I was like 
and then I was all 
GOING TO EQUESTRIA!
Just let me quickly grab my bags, got a lot to do in a small amount of time.
I think this was just to end it off in a diffrent manner... Honestly I think that the story will be over now, and for the first time I'm okay with a thing like this.
Truely a gem of a story
DAYUM SON! DO AH HEAR A SEQUEL BEIN' PLANNED!?
Okay, which chapter was edited for her to tell him. or how ever he found/figured it out?
What a fantastic story. Itruly enjoyed it and i really hope for a continuation or sequel in the future. But this story was so well written that even if you had ended it at this chapter, it would still have been a fantastic read. Thank you for this salute to thebrave men and women in the American armed forces.
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Toby. Go with Twilight. Go with here to the promised land.
I can see instant Royal Guard or a soldier in the Equestrian Army for Toby if he went with Twilight...
And don't worry author, I knew this would happen, no joke, NO FRICKING WAY you leave out the rest of the gang
*WINK*
>> GAMEZ IS GOOD I saw it now. Good edit.
"If you were what?!?"
*cue Pirates of the Carribean theme*
*credits*
YYYYYYYYYYESS!!
FUCK YES!!
I need to go to the store to get camp out food and home to get my tent.
Some body save my spot!
Took me a while to find the major change.
But, i did it and it was totally worth it. This'll be interesting, glad to see you continued it, good thing for your blog post too, otherwise I'd have no clue you continued. 
Only one question left in my head, Will he become a pony? 
Can't wait for the next chapter! Er, or should I say sequel?
Goldie is pleased by this chapter. As much as I would love a sequel or another chapter, this would be a damned good send off to.
Go Toby, be a pony and live out your pony life with Twilight.
I click Track, NOT ENOUGH WIN
MOARMOARMOAR
You might want to mark this as incomplete now
finaly
That chapter ending!!
I thought you were going to turn this into another My Little Dashie. Glad you're not.
AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH HERE WE GO!
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Okay, add another chapter, or make a sequel, or SOMETHING, MAN.
DON'T BUCKING LEAVE US HANGING!
Also, story theme song idea: I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
Why a cliffhanger for what is marked as copley change I o incomplete please.
yay~!
SEQUEL. NOW.
I will kill the internets if a sequel is not written.
hey, any chance someone could point out the chapter with the plot twist? I have a very hard time rereading entire stories...
will she meet dashies dad(fanfic reference)
?
will twilight be able to get toby to equestria?
can twilight even use her magic without a horn?
does the author kill his readers with a cliffhanger?
find out next time on One Soldiers Twilight!!!!!!
Ohhh boy. I'll assume the big reveal that she was the actually Twilight Sparkle was an altered part of the story that I didn't bother to re-read.
SHIT JUST GOT REAL
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Dude, if you haven't submitted this to EqD. you need to! This is easily one of the best fics I've ever read.
this idea was forced, a good idea, but...forced. It was all sudden, and... strange.
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Holy crap, PERFECT choice of music! And in response to this chapter: Ahem... YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
*manly tears* T_T so beautiful
I'm scrolling through my tracked stories, and see the number 14 on this. It made my fucking day. WOOPWOOP!
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Oh my god. Thank goodness it's INCOMPLETE. I WANT MOAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRR
SAY YES.
SAY YES.
DO IT TOBY.
Aaaaaaaaannnnnd...SPROING! goes the plot twist.
yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesYES! Thank you so much for this! Hugs and crap like that for you!
And then everypony is thrilled out of their minds that you actually made the sequel that I and others suggested! XD Anyhoof, THANK YOU! 8D *Rushes to keep reading the next chapter*
Oh good, I got worried for a second there that this may be the last chapter. But its not, and I am quite thankful for that.
Holy shit, I somehow missed that this had been continued past chapter 13. I know what I will be doing with my morning now.