Half-Hoof: Dire Circumstances

by Alfoals Trottenbauer

VI - Assault

It was daybreak.

"Alright everypony, get your weapons ready, we're moving out!" Shining Armor called out.

Sven, Button Mash, and Sweetie Belle got out their firearms and started outside with the rest of the company.

A squad of Combine Soldiers with red markings had been waiting for them.

The soldiers had automatic shotguns out. They opened fire.

The rebels started to fire.

A cacophony of gunshots echoed through the desolate streets.

"Protect Sparkle, cover her!" Shining shouted above the gunfire.

The resistance formed around her and Shining Armor.

In mere moments, twenty rebels had been shot down.

"Retreat, fall back!" He shouted again.

The company galloped the opposite way into the dead ocean.

The combine gave chase, still firing.

Sand barnacles stabbed the squad of combine, taking some rebels as well.

"That was a close one, who do we still have?" Shining asked.

The company trotted west of the factory. A naval mine-shaped robot rolled towards them. Once it reached them, it let out an electric charge, sending the vanguard flying back. The group shot at the mine, it exploded, taking a few more ponies with it.