> Pacific Rim: Equestria Rangers > by Loki777 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prologue: Darkest Days > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 0: Lost Hope? (*Note 1: If you've read Irredeemably Rejected by PLCTheCd (PEter), you'll understand where this is getting its start) Intro: Protectors of the Earth October 12, 2024 (1:00 PM); Anchorage Shatterdome, USA /*CLOSING DAY FOR THE ANCHRORAGE SHATTERDOME/* Today wasn’t a very good day for Marshall Stacker Pentecost of the Pan Pacific Defense Corps or PPDC as the African-American veteran PPDC leader was getting news he dreaded; the UN was cutting funds for the Jaeger Program starting with the closure of several Shatterdomes and was getting an earful from the politicians who were cutting off the funds. “The Kaiju are evolving rapidly and we’re losing the Jaegers faster than we can make them and along with training more pilots.” “What you see Marshall Pentecost is that this is no longer a sound battle plan, but a very painful and agonizing slow march to surrender.” “The pattern is everywhere; Seattle with Romeo Blue's loss, Lima with the loss of Horizon Brave, Vladivostok with Tact Ronin's destruction along with Eden Assassin as the list goes on…and on...” Then Marshall Stacker Pentecost spoke, “I understand every time that a Jaeger falls, those are my men and women who die under my command that I take personally sirs and ma’ams. We still have Crimson Typhoon, Cherno Alpha, Striker Eureka, Gypsy Danger whom that American Mark 3 Jaeger is still being fixed up thanks to you folks. We also have that one Mark 5 turned Mark 6-“ He didn’t get to finish when the United Kingdom UN Representative that was an older gentleman glared at him and spoke to him with his accent adding more salt to the wound. “Excuse me?! But one; that Jaeger was a financial bloody nightmare that makes Striker Eureka look cheap by comparison, two; the pilots assigned to it are dead along with the backup pilots thanks to a stupid volcanic eruption that may or may not have something to do with those damn Kaiju, and three; the once proud Jaeger Program is dead Marshall Pentecost, dead in the water no pun intended. On the other hand, the Wall of Life Program looks more promising that that rotten program.” “Wall of Life? You mean that wall that will protect only the very rich and powerful like you mates while leaving the rest of us as Kaiju food? Bloody Hell….you stupid wankers…” The one who spoke was Ranger Hercules “Herc” Hansen a veteran PPDC Ranger who was currently assigned to the Jaeger Striker Eureka as he was clad in a similar uniform to Marshall Stacker Pentecost, but he had a lower ranking, ginger-red hair, and blue eyes. One of the UN Representatives spoke, “Watch your tongue Ranger Hansen…..” Then the USA UN Representative spoke up that if one looked at him, he could be mistaken for the 2012 USA Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, but his hair was a bit darker in color and spoke his peace. “You have our answer Marshall that’s on top of the disappearance of several Jaegers including Noisy Boy a Jaeger Mark 4 from Japan, El Tornado a Jaeger Mark 2 from Mexico, and Azure Defiance a Mark 3 Jaeger before it's upgrade into a Mark 5 from the Philippines several years ago shortly before Gypsy Danger’s faithful battle with Knifehead along with a few others with those three machines and their beloved pilots, this is the best option. We will fund the PPDC for eight more months, but no more and-“ He was interrupted by the Japanese UN Representative who made a cough sound for one last detail and the USA UN Representative resumed his talk. “Also, if you want to finish that money drainer Mark 6 Jaeger from Japan, you have our blessing as there are parts enough for just the basic structure, but that’s it. You are allowed control over the remaining Jaegers along with their crews and will have them relocated to the last Shatterdome we'll allow to remain open; Hong Kong in China, how you want to use them is up to you. If those missing Jaegers show up that is if they do show up by some bizarre miracle, they will have the same fate as the other Jaegers you can still use. We’ll assign you eight months of funds, but after that you’re on your own. Good day…” Seconds later, the screens all went dark as Stacker Pentecost walked away with his head down as Herc and another man named Tendo Choi looked on as the Asian-American PPDC LOCENT operator spoke out with worry and anger. “That’s it? It’s over?!” After opened a tin box he had on him, he picked up a pill, and then he swallowed a pill, Marshall Stacker Pentecost looked up and turned to his two companions before he spoke in the soon-to-be-closed Anchorage Shatterdome. “We don’t need them. Besides, I got an idea that will sound crazy, but if it works out…we’ll show them…that they were wrong to cut funds to the Jaeger Program and go for that stupid Wall of Life.” He then pulled out a drawing of a drone that will look for additional help beyond Earth and hopefully the plea for help will be heard. Then, the trio left for Hong Kong, but Stacker Pentecost on the aircraft for Hong Kong was looking at his iPad as he began his plans to bring back a veteran pilot who left; Raleigh Becket. On the far side of the world, a young woman named Mako Mori was looking at what was left of the incomplete Mark 6 Japanese Jaeger at the Tokyo Shatterdome with a sigh before she received a call from Marshall Pentecost to alert their remaining Science Team on an important task as she soon boarded a plan to Hong Kong moments later. One month later… At the Hong Kong Shatterdome, Newt or Newton Geiszler was in a very good mood as not only had Mako become a pilot of Gypsy Danger after getting a second chance at the reactivation of the Jaeger, but also the probe droids he and Herman were ordered to build were done. “Oh boy, Newt you’re a genius!” Newt said to himself with joy as he danced. Activating them, they flew out across the planet and beyond in order to find help against the monstrous creatures called Kaiju. As the days went by, hope started to fade from everyone's minds. Then one day, another rift was found making everyone scared at another Kaiju breach or attack. Wondering what it was, Marshall Pentecost ordered one of the four surviving operational Jaegers Crimson Typhoon a Mark 4 Chinese Jaeger to investigate. The location of the rift was west of Hong Kong that was near Mount Everest that when Crimson Typhoon got close, they found no Kaiju guarding it or coming out of it and with permission, they crossed into the breach that was on land instead of underwater. What they discovered was it lead to a peaceful area on land as the pilots of Crimson Typhoon who were the Wei Tang brothers Jin, Hu, and Cheung were baffled in the least. Investigating further, they knocked away a thin rock wall and found no Kaiju, but they saw desert for miles and after walking for a few hours, they saw a castle on another mountain nearby. "What is it?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. "We'll take a closer look Marshall..." Wei Tang Jin said. Back at the Shatterdome, Newt along his buddy Herman Geotab and Marshall Stacker Pentecost looked on as they saw something interesting; a battle was going on as they all saw one individual that stood out; a creature called Twilight Sparkle fighting against some bug-like creatures. Another one stood out; a strong stallion that could fly and was very loyal to his duty to his country. Then before the Chinese Jaeger could move, it ended as the pilots all saw the bug-like creatures get expelled by some random force. "What was that?" Wei Tang Hu asked. "Scanning, some kind of energy though it is a very positive feeling like love or something, Marshall, do you think these pony-like creatures are the answer?" Wei Tang Cheung said. "Return to the Shatterdome, we'll deploy a drone or two to see if we can get help from this world." Stacker Pentecost said. Crimson Typhoon then left as quickly as it had appeared as once they returned, the drones were sent out with a message for help against the Kaiju. A couple of months later, the last operating drone was sent out in another attempt for help as the few that were sent to this land went unanswered though that was about to change. Back in the Shatterdome, Herman, Newt, and Marshall Stacker Pentecost looked at the latest footage from the drone as the PPDC Marshall looked at his companions with concern and just before he could speak, an alert from another drone got his attention along with Herman and Newt; a scene of the two they just saw being banished to a bad area that could cost them hope as they all heard the voices directed at the pair: "Git, you no good traitor!"     "You're now a disgrace to our nation of Equestria for doing what you just did Flash Sentry!"     "You're no longer my sister Twilight!"     "Get out of here you monster who I once called my son!"     "I, Princess Celestia hereby banish you Twilight Sparkle from Equestria forever!"     "Flash Sentry, for you arrogance! Piloting of mass murder! The bombings of Canterlot and Ponyville! Willingness to attack your own and refusing to carry out my orders I, Princess Celestia strip you of your awards, achievements, and cast you out!!"     "Traitors!"     "Monsters!"     "Savages!" “Heretic!” "Marshall, what should we do?" Newt asked. Marshall Stacker Pentecost then spoke, “Get Gypsy and Striker to that location ASAP!” Seconds later, the Jaegers Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka were boarded, powered-up, and transported to a spot in the where Crimson Typhoon and the drones had been to the area before. After getting through successfully, the two Jaegers then raced to the spot hoping they would be in time…. Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 1: Banishment > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1: Fallen Angels (*Note 1: If you've read Irredeemably Rejected by PLCTheCd (PEter), you'll understand where this is getting its start) Intro: Protectors of the Earth January 6, 2025 AD (1:00 PM)     Beyond the edge of the Everfree Forest the two titanic mechs were racing to save a pair of potential new allies in a losing war; Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka. The Mark 5 Australian Jaeger called Striker Eureka was leading the pack while the other Jaeger Gypsy Danger an American Mark 3 Jaeger trailed behind closely.     Earlier in the day, the two Jaegers were sparing to keep their skills sharp when they received an order to head out beyond the port of Hong Kong for a reason while a fleet of helicopters would follow shortly after. The two Jaegers did wonder why their leader Marshall Stacker Pentecost wanted this mission to be done during the Kaiju War and one made it known clearly.     "How much bloody longer? For all we know, they could be dead by now!" Chuck Hansen of Striker Eureka shouted.     "Less talking, more running Chuck!" Raleigh Beckett of Gypsy Danger shouted.     With that argument, the Jaegers continued on while at the edge of the Everfree Forest, Twilight Sparkle a unicorn pony now no longer a citizen of Equestria let alone the wielder of the Element of Magic was frozen in place for a reason; her friend Flash Sentry was roughed up for refusing her banishment.     Add insult to injury, he was accused and in her eyes wrongfully convicted of a pair of bomb attacks in Ponyville along with another pair in Canterlot resulting in some ponies being injured severely which the evidence gathered pointed at Flash Sentry being the culprit.     As she was about to turn around, run, and to try save her friend from a further injury, a loud rumble was heard followed by the ground shaking.     "What was that?" Twilight asked to herself.     Nearby Rarity spoke, "Did anyone feel that?!"     Twilight then looked up along with her now former friends, family, and mentor who all saw a pair of titanic-sized creatures that were nothing like she had seen before.     Twilight saw one was blue while the other was gray which the blue one took a stance forward as they gray-looking one took position behind the blue one. Inside, Raleigh Becket and his co-pilot Mako Mori proceeded to complete their mission while their teammates Chuck and Herc Hansen in Striker Eureka stood nearby.     "This is Gypsy Danger, we've arrived in the nick of time and found the objectives." Raleigh said while looking at the situation.     "Good work Gypsy, now get those two out of here while Striker covers you." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said.     With a simple roger, Gypsy Danger moved forward and using its left hand scoped up Twilight Sparkle while using its right hand to pick up Flash Sentry. This didn't go unnoticed by Princess Celestia and her entourage. Trixie, the newly appointed Element of Magic stepped forward to stop Gypsy Danger.     "You're not getting away with those monsters!" Trixie shouted with anger.     Trixie then summoned a rock Golem the size of the giants which to her surprise, a torrent of missiles shot forward from the gray giant destroying it. Everyone was stunned, but Trixie tried again and summoned two which she along with everyone else saw the giants put down the two traitors for a fight. Inside, both Jaeger teams readied for a fight.     "Bloody hell, looks like we're doing this the hard way mates." Herc said.     "Sadly it is." Mako Mori said.     Both Jaegers prepared for battle which Gypsy Danger adjusted it's torque while Striker Eureka deployed it's arm Stinger Blades which the first Rock Golem charged forward Gypsy Danger ran forward and slammed its right hand on the head causing the rock Golem to fall which Gypsy Danger then picked it up and started to punch it repeatedly while Striker Eureka dealt with the other one.     After punching the rock Golem a dozen times, Gypsy Danger cocked its right arm back which inside Gypsy Danger, Raleigh shouted an attack while keeping his eyes out for any further trouble that would try and come along.     "Elbow Rocket!!!!" Raleigh shouted. "Elbow Rocket Engaged."     The arm flew forward and punched the rock Golem squarely in the face causing the rock creature to fall down which Gypsy Danger then deployed a cannon much to the surprise of the pony audience nearby as they hadn't seen this coming.     "What is that?" Rainbow Dash asked stunned.     Gypsy Danger then fired it's Plasma Caster from its right arm and fired multiple shots destroying the rock Golem's face which it then fired it at the other rock Golem's legs which was fighting Striker Eureka giving the Australian Jaeger an opener which Striker Eureka gave its rock opponent plenty of punches and jabs of its Stinger Blades before using its rocket battery to finish its opponent off which it then picked it up and threw it at the one Gypsy Danger was facing.    "Time to end this for good and send these rock wankers down to hell mates." Chuck said.     Both Jaegers then finished the rock Golems off by delivering a flying downward punch taking the rock Golems down for good. Once the rock monsters were done, Gypsy Danger proceeded to grab Flash and Twilight as both Jaegers then left the area quickly. All were just stunned as what happened as Rarity stepped forward.     "What now?" Rarity asked as the Jaegers left.     "I......don't........really know......" Princess Celestia replied as the Jaegers vanished from sight.     Far away, Striker Eureka was trailing behind to keep an eye out for trouble while Gypsy Danger was carrying Flash Sentry who just woke up along with Twilight Sparkle who was crying in both sadness at the banishment and her now only friend/family left now awake.     This was noticed by Mako Mori and she spoke to Raleigh, "Look, she's been crying for some time now."     "I know.....I know......." Raleigh said.     "I can't believe it, that mare getting banished for something that she didn't do and along with that mare's stallion friend getting banished for being accused of a few crimes he didn't do which I find terrible, a thing that disturbs me greatly." Mako said while looking at the pair.     "Gypsy, eyes on the prize! We're nearly to the extraction point!" Herc shouted.     It wasn't long before the two Jaegers arrived at the extraction point near Mount Everest as the pair of Jaegers crossed into the portal. When they arrived, Mako noticed quickly that something was very off with the two ponies they had with them; they had for some reason changed into humans. Flash now looked like a soldier that had run off from the Roman Empire while Twilight Sparkle was now clad in a dark purple business suit with a black tie as further more, Flash looked Chinese while Twilight now looked very Japanese. "What in bloody hell just happened to them?" Chuck asked. "Must have been them changing to adapt to our world is what I can see." Raliegh said calmly. "Less talking, more getting back home with our guests." Herc said. Then, the two Jaegers stopped in front of a group of six modified Blackhawk helicopters were waiting for them. Moments later, a group of humans came out and approached them. Flash on the other hand was in complete and total shock from what happened which was shown more so by his tears streaking down his face after he had everything taken away aside from being turned into a human.     All the thoughts of them having just lost their citizenship of Equestria, their family and friends rejecting them, and Twilight losing the element she once held were interrupted by a Marine wearing an outfit unfamiliar to either one of them approaching them.     "Are you two Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry?"     "Um, yes I'm Twilight Sparkle." Twilight replied.     "You're looking at Flash Sentry, what do you want with us?" Flash said.     The Marines looked at each other before one spoke, "We need your help and we'll explain everything once we reach the Hong Kong Shatterdome."     "Who would want our help now that we're just washed up bums?" Flash asked the Marine.     The unknown Marine looked confused and told them to get on which they would explain everything on the way to the so-called "Shatterdome" which with that said, both Twilight and Flash headed to the helicopters, but taking one final look back at portal that led back to the area that was once was their home which Twilight spoke in sadness.      "Goodbye Equestria............." Twilight said sadly.     After everyone got on the helicopters, the Blackhawks took off with Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka as they all headed for the base of operations for the Jaegers. Hours later, the Blackhawks arrived at the Shatterdome called the Hong Kong Shatterdome which both Twilight and Flash got out with a bit of help since they were no longer ponies and were greeted by a dark-skinned man wearing a blue suit which he had three others near him that looked like scientists to Flash.     One reminded Flash of a strict type of professor of Canterlot while the other two reminded him of the teachers he used to have in elementary school in which the suited-dark skinned man stepped forward to greet them which did make both Twilight and Flash scared a bit.     "Welcome to Hong Kong Miss Twilight Sparkle and Mister Flash Sentry. I'm Marshall Stacker Pentecost of the Pan Pacific Defense Corps or PPDC and don't be afraid, I won't hurt you two." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said in a formal matter.     "How do you know us?" Twilight asked curiously.     "Follow us." Marshall Stacker Pentecost replied calmly.     Both followed the mysterious human as they five of them boarded the elevator at the Shatterdome which the other three introduced themselves starting with one that looked nerdy while his friend looked on as on the other hand, Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka entered the Shatterdome as well.     Meanwhile, both Twilight and Flash being introduced by a rather eccentric man called Newt who spoke to the two Equestrians with enthusiasm. "I'm Newton Geiszler, but you can call me Newt. I'm a scientist here at this Shatterdome......"     Flash just snorted and glared at Newt before speaking in cynical tone, "Go suck a golf ball through a garden hose, your naive boy."     "Forgive him; he's a Kaiju Groupie.......and a bit of Sci-Fi and fantasy fanboy. I'm Herman Gottlieb, Newt's other colleague in Kaiju research while the one near Marshall Pentecost is Tendo Choi." Herman Gottlieb said while introducing himself.     "Um, what now?" Twilight asked confused.     "Hey now! I'm not a Groupie and I don't love the Kaiju, I study them, and I really would like to see one up close one day." Newt replied annoyed.     Both Twilight and Flash looked confused and spoke, "What is a Kaiju?"     It was then that Tendo Choi spoke up, "How about well bring both of you up to speed."     "Sounds good because I'm lost here on who is what." Flash said cynically.     It was then that Tendo Choi spoke first, "It all began years ago on August 11th, 2013 K-Day. On that day, a Kaiju codenamed Trespasser appeared and attacked San Francisco. I lost my Grandfather that day while trying to get him to safety while working as a ferryboat crew member. By the time tanks, missiles, and jets finally took it down six days and 35 miles later, three cities including San Francisco were destroyed and tens of thousands were killed. We mourned our dead, memorialized the attack, and moved on, but it was the beginning of a war."     "Six months later, a second Kaiju attacked Manila in the Philippines, a third hit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico nearly four months later, and finally a fourth one hitting three months and one day later in Sydney Australia. That was when we realized it was not going to stop and we needed a new weapon which was the Jaeger. The world came together for the greater good throwing away past hatred and rivalries for the greater good. To fight monsters, we made monsters of our own called the Jaeger Program or German for Hunter. We had set backs at first; the neural load to interfacing with a Jaeger was too much for one pilot so a two-pilot system was created; left hemisphere and right hemisphere pilot control though Crimson Typhoon has one for three pilots. The Jaeger El Tornado had one control system for four pilots. We started to win at first." Herman said.     "But then, everything changed when the Kaiju began to get smarter and before we knew it, Jaegers started to drop like flies one by one until only four were left which are now Cherno Alpha of Russia, Crimson Typhoon of China, Striker Eureka of Australia, and Gypsy Danger of the United States of America though it was still being restored at the critical moment when the UN pulled the plug on the Jaeger program in favor of a stupid Wall of Life project which the latter program failed and even then, those pig-heads refused to refund the Jaeger program though they gave us eight months of funding and an incomplete Jaeger to finish. Also, several Jaegers vanished in a Pacific version of the Bermuda Triangle before Gypsy's fight against Knifehead that further twisted the knife on us just to let you know on one bonus note." Newt said to the duo.     The elevator door opened, and the five exited which Flash asked, "What incomplete Jaeger and what does this have to do with Twilight and I?"     "Follow us and you'll meet the teams." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said as he got off the elevator.     "Excuse me, but we asked what does this have to do with us?!" Twilight asked.     The group stopped at the entrance to the Jaeger hanger and Stacker Pentecost spoke, "One; what happened to you two was unnecessary, two; don't you two ever talk to me like that again, and three; I'm a big believer of second-chances including to your friend Flash."     This brightened up the spirits of Twilight and Flash a bit as the group entered the hanger of the Shatterdome. From a distance, the group saw Gypsy Danger enter with Striker Eureka coming in which Stacker Pentecost explained who those were.     "Gypsy Danger; a restored Mark 3 Jaeger from the United States of America or USA piloted by Raleigh Beckett and Mako Mori. The one behind it is Striker Eureka; a Mark 5 Jaeger from Australia piloted by Herc Hansen and his son Chuck Hansen.” Stacker Pentecost said.     Flash noticed two others in the hanger and asked, "What are the other two?"     Stacker Pentecost first pointed at the red Jaeger and spoke, "Crimson Typhoon; a Mark 4 Jaeger from China piloted by the Wei Tang Triplets known for the 'Thundercloud' attack."     "The other one is Cherno Alpha; last of the Mark 1's still in service from Russia piloted by husband and wife team Alexis and Sasha Kaidonovsky." Stacker Pentecost said while pointing a green tank-like Jaeger.     A loud source of music got the attention of one of the Chinese triplets and one of them shouted at the Russian Jaeger pilots/Rangers against their taste of music. "Don't disrespect the dome with that music! We got guests!" Wei Tang Jin shouted angrily.     "Hey, if you have a problem with Ukrainian Hard House, you have a problem with life. If you have a problem with life, we can fix that." Sasha Kaidonovsky said smugly.     Both Twilight and Flash looked at the PPDC Marshall who gave them it-happens-a-lot look before everyone in the Shatterdome hanger looked as both Jaegers headed to their spots in the hanger. Flash looked around and noticed the other Jaeger teams were looking at them. It was then that Jin along with his brothers Hu and Cheung walked up to Flash whom both sported very short dark brown hair, gray eyes, and wore identical outfits for their Jaeger Crimson Typhoon with curious looks on their faces.     Twilight saw an incomplete Jaeger in a nearby spot in the hanger and asked out loud as Flash was starting to talk to the pilots of Crimson Typhoon. "What's that one?"     "A special type of Jaeger; a Mark 6 Jaeger from Japan originally designed as a Mark 5 Jaeger like Striker Eureka but changed to a Mark 6 during its construction before the Jaeger program was gutted though we've been trying to complete it, but funds have been tight.” Stacker Pentecost said.     "Gee well, that really sucks." Flash said with venom in his voice.     It was then that Raleigh Beckett, Mako Mori, Herc Hansen, and Chuck Hansen appeared in their Drive Suits which Chuck was a bit surprised at Flash and Twilight's appearance and spoke while looking at them while the other three looked on.     "Are you sure we're not tripping Marshall because I'm seeing a pair of ponies turned humans with weird looking hair and eye colors." Chuck said while looking at Flash and Twilight.     Raleigh shook his head and spoke, "No you're not, no one is and Mako, could you escort Mister Flash Sentry and Miss Twilight to their new quarters because today, this incomplete Jaeger has a new pair of pilots."     "Whoa whoa whoa whoa, slow down, just slow down please? Twilight's no pilot and neither am I. What makes this Jaeger special anyway besides being a Mark 6?" Flash asked and explained at the same time.     "It's made of Adamantium and Vibranium. What you're looking at, it's all we got on this planet and what the UN was able to find." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said while looking at the incomplete Jaeger.     Marshall Stacker Pentecost then spoke to all in the hanger, "All right everyone listen up! Tomorrow training for the newest members of the Pan Pacific Defense Corps begins!"     Marshall Stacker Pentecost then looked at Twilight and Flash which he spoke to them, "I understand about being reluctant to join on top of looking different than before, but let me ask both of you this; where would you two rather die, in the middle of nowhere beating yourselves up or in Jaeger?"     Flash spoke up first, "In a Jaeger since I have nothing left to live for……."     "In a Jaeger as well seeing that neither one of us has nothing to lose now." Twilight said.     Everyone in the hanger cheered which after everyone calmed down, Mako and Raleigh escorted both Twilight and Flash to their quarters which were near theirs. The rooms were simple: a sink, toilet, desk, chair, dresser, and a bed. Both fallen angels walked into their rooms and looked behind them to see both Gypsy Danger pilots looking at them.     "Anything else you two need?" Mako asked the duo.     "No, nothing else….." Twilight said.     "I'm okay." Flash said calmly.     Both Gypsy Danger pilots left which both Twilight and Flash closed the doors to their new rooms which Twilight then walked over to her bed and started to sob like crazy over her banishment and Flash's as well. In his quarters, Flash removed his armor, stuffed the outfit into a waste basket along with the helmet, walked over to his bed, and started to beat the hell out of it since he didn’t have a punching bag while crying and screaming in rage over what happened to him and Twilight….. Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 2: New Rangers > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2: Phoenix Rebirth Intro: Protectors of the Earth January 6, 2025 AD (8:00 PM) Outside of Twilight and Flash's rooms several minutes later, Mako and Raleigh were walking along the quarters when both heard cries of both Twilight and Flash which Mako went to Twilight's quarters while Raleigh went to Flash's. Opening the door to Flash's quarters, Raleigh saw Flash standing over his bed fuming while Mako on the other hand after opening the door to Twilight's quarter's found Twilight sobbing like crazy on her bed. Both pilots of Gypsy Danger looked behind themselves and saw that both of each other were dealing with a pair of broken spirits. "Hey, want to talk?" Raleigh asked. "Go to Tartarus..." Flash said cynically. Mako over heard it and spoke, "That language is uncalled for." Flash got pissed and spoke, "Hey! Did I want this to happen!?! I'll I know is that Twilight and I just got banished, had all our achievements thrown out, disowned by our families, abandoned by our friends, and had both of our citizenships taken away by a princess we trusted!" "Yeah! How could our own family and friends whom we've loved and trusted do this to both of us?! Both of us get thrown out like garbage!" Twilight shouted. Then Flash went over to Twilight’s room just as the Wei Tang Triplets, the Hansens, and the Kaidonovskys appeared which they asked along with Raleigh and Mako what happened which Twilight spoke about it. "I was doing a magical performance at the Griffin Kingdom with Celestia's blessing and permission to improve relations between Equestria and that Kingdom. Flash on the other hand was escorting me as a guard. Then suddenly something went wrong and after what happened, I rushed home with Flash’s help and before I could figure out what went wrong I was dragged from my home, beaten, spat on, and thrown into a mud puddle! Flash was then arrested when he objected to the actions I was subject to that I just mentioned. Then both of us were tried for crimes we didn't do and while us both tried to reason with them, but they won't listen! My friends turned their backs on me! My family disowned me! And to top it all off, Princess Celestia stripped me of everything else; awards, achievements, and my position of the element of Magic and replaced by a show-off pony named Trixie!!" Twilight said. "How?" The Rangers asked. Flashback (The previous day) Flash was waiting for Twilight to finish her performance at the Griffin Kingdom that had recently seen it rise from the ashes of when the Idol of Boreas was found by a Griffin explorer named Shark Tooth, he became king of the Griffins and his family became the new Royal Griffin Family. Just then, Flash received word from Twilight to retrieve her as something had gone wrong. He didn't waste a second as they all headed off towards the scene which devastation greeted them. Quickly getting to her, he put her on his back and flew back to Equestria as fast as he could before long, the home of Twilight came into view and he dropped her off. Flash then waited in the branches above to see when Twilight would come out again with some answers to why a magical performance done by her went so wrong though thankfully no one was hurt. Then Flash saw something he thought would never happen; Twilight was dragged from her home was being assaulted all the way out of town which he then spoke. "What the hell's going on?!" Before anyone could move Princess Celestia appeared along with Shining Armor and headed to the Everfree Forest which it didn't look good prompting the Royal Guard to go and investigate. Hiding, Flash overheard what happened at it made them sick to their stomachs; Twilight was accused of mass destruction which although she was given a trial, it was more of a sham trial than anything which a second later after Princess Celestia banished Twilight Sparkle from Equestria, a group of Royal Guards appeared to ensure the banishment. "Listen! Twilight is innocent!” Flash shouted. But alas, his pleas all fell on deaf ears as it became clear that it was all going to be in vain for him prompting him to do something, he hoped he wouldn’t do, but decided to do it now as he then shouted to the pony group. “Fine! You leave me no choice, but to resign!” Flash wouldn’t get the chance to resign as seconds later, he was arrested for trying to allegedly to be planning to murder the Griffin Royal Family along with a pair of bombings that just happened in Canterlot and Ponyville thanks to a journal that was just “found” that as if it couldn’t get worse, his family were then informed of what supposedly happened and was kicked out if his family like Twilight was. “Listen everypony! I didn't plan any of those things! Please listen to me! I would never do that unless I was ordered to but seeing that you won't listen you leave me no choice." Flash shouted. "Flash Sentry, for you arrogance, piloting of mass murder, and helping Twilight Sparkle with her deeds! Your resignation is not accepted for refusing to carry out my orders as you leave me no choice…I, Princess Celestia strip you of your awards, achievements, and cast you out after a trial!!!!!!!" Princess Celestia shouted. Flash then got a shame trial from Equestria’s own sick, version of a kangaroo court like Twilight’s as then, he was thrown into the Everfree Forest as Twilight watched it happen while she stood frozen and helpless on what to do next which then a pair of loud rumbles got everyone's attention. The loud rumbles were eventually reveled to be that of Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka… Flashback end His tale finished, Flash looked down with shame and spoke as he felt the sense of being cast out of a powerful group like an angel being cast out of Heaven. "All I did was ask Princess Celestia to wait, but I was rewarded with the same fate as Twilight, stripped of rank and awards, dishonorably discharged, and cast out for something I didn’t do! What where they thinking?" Flash said while looking down. “Don’t worry mate, your willingness to stand up for what is right is an honorable and noble trait that I’m amazed at your courage to say it as that takes true gal mate…” Herc said. Calming down seconds later, Twilight and Flash told the tales of what they did prior to what happened before the banishment in a shortened form as it normally would've been hours which after about ten minutes, they all were amazed at what both did which Twilight asked if they would still be trusted which she would be surprised as Marshall Stacker Pentecost had overheard everything while taking a walk to ease his mind. "Don't worry about that Miss Sparkle and Mister Sentry because I've already have that ready to be taken care of." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Everyone was surprised to see Marshall Stacker Pentecost standing outside of Twilight's room which Mako wondered how much he heard of the tales that were told to the Rangers of the PPDC. "How much have you heard?" Mako asked. "Quite enough what happened was stupid and what should've happened was that an investigation should've been held and provided clear answers to what happened in the Griffin Kingdom and whether the journal that supposedly belonged to Flash Sentry that was brought into that shame trial was fake instead of real." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. "Yeah, it was stupid to what they did to you two! Flash mate, you did good in standing up for Miss Sparkle no matter what…" Chuck said. Raleigh then spoke, "Yeah, talk about gross violations of basic civil rights if you ask me along with having your voices silenced." Everyone else voiced their opinions which Sasha speaking next as Flash then redressed in proper clothing while Twilight looked onwards with sadness to the group. "Talk about a pair of shame trials as they make Russia back in the Soviet Union days look decent." Sasha said. "Unbelievable, they should've waited until things were properly searched and looked at more properly instead of hastily and half-assed comrades..." Alexis said while cracking his knuckles. "It was horrible that you two got thrown under the bus!" Wei Tang Jin said. "Disrespectful to an honorable flying warrior and a fair lady!!" Wei Tang Hu said right after Jin. Wei Tang Cheung then spoke, "I agree with my brothers as it was unnecessary of what they all did to both of you!" Herc then walked over to the former citizens of Equestria and spoke to them in a gentle tone that put both at ease as he sat near them in a desk chair. "Look, what happened to both of you was a terrible thing and Flash; you were doing the right thing by protecting Twilight's civil rights by following a code of honor. Part of me thinks that both of you were set up to let this banishment thing happen and Flash, if you and Miss Sparkle here need a home after the Kaiju War ends, you're both welcomed to stay with my son and I along with our dog Max in Australia. We'll be sure that what they did to both of you was the dumbest thing they did and you can prove to them that you belong with them and prove you're both still heroes." "Also, don't worry you two I went through something similar to what happened which years ago I was to be sent to my relatives after my parents died in a Kaiju attack, but I was rejected because I was blamed for their deaths on me being a girl." Mako said. "Okay that's just BS." Flash and Twilight said at once. After everyone left, both felt a sense of relief as everyone left for tomorrow would be a new day as both Twilight and Flash received new set of clothing before both changed into sleep wear before settling for the night. Both had trouble sleeping at first, but soon were asleep with the help of some soothing music provided by the Wei Tang Triplets. The next morning, both were awoken by Raleigh and Mako which both didn't want to get out which prompted the Gypsy Danger team to ask the other rangers to get them up by blasting Ukrainian Hard House music to get them up. It worked, and both would-be-rangers got up a bit cranky as they soon headed to breakfast before training. Both were given outfits that were the same as the team of Gypsy Danger as both got lectured on their new forms thanks to the Russians escorting them to the Mess Hall. Both Twilight and Flash walked with their heads down as the events of yesterday played in their minds again and again as if it was a record stuck on repeat forever and ever. Once in the mess hall, both Equestrians got stares directed at them mostly due to their hair colors though it soon dissipated. After getting their meals, both Twilight and Flash looked around for a place to sit when Herc got their attention. "Hey Twilight! Flash! Come sit with my son and the other pilots!" Herc said. "Um, we're good thank you." Twilight said. "Non-sense! There's always room for you two!" Herc shouted seconds later. Both sat down to the table of the Rangers which Flash looked around to see all the others sat at separate tables while the Jaeger pilots sat at this one surprising him and Twilight. "Don't you all sit in separate tables?" Twilight asked. "Well, we did at first, but we all decided to sit together not too long ago since, well minus we all tell about ourselves before the world ends..." Raleigh replied. This surprised Twilight, but not Flash as he thought back to the times when Royal Guards of different squads ate together before things changed for the worse. "So, what's your story Raleigh?" Twilight asked. "My brother Yancy and I were pilots five years ago before I left and later rejoined with Mako becoming my new co-pilot," replied Raleigh. This surprised the Equestrian duo and Twilight asked, "So, where is he?" "He died five years ago when we were both connected fighting a Kaiju named Knifehead off the coast of Anchorage, Alaska USA." Raleigh replied somberly. "Sorry about that." Flash said with empathy. "It's okay and I vow to help end this war for him." Raleigh said firmly. After breakfast, both Twilight and Flash got ready for the start of their training but decided to see if the nerds were interested when a piece of Kaiju organ landed near them prompting Twilight to speak in disgust as Flash found it funny earning him a smack from Twilight. "EEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!" "Newt! Watch it will ya?!" Herman shouted. "Sorry about that! Researching Kaiju." Newt said while rushing out and removing the Kaiju piece quickly. Flash looked at them and spoke, "It's okay, you two interested to watch the sparing match?" Both scientists shock their heads meaning no which Twilight and Flash left though Newt came out with Herman following him closely behind that prompted the two to stop where they were at before Newt spoke to them. "Hey, you two want to help with Kaiju research later?" Herman shook his head and spoke, "Newt, they're training to be pilots, not scientists you Kaiju Groupie." "Hey now! I'm not a Groupie, I'm just a fan of them that's all and besides, they're going to be helpful in more than one role after all, we built that probe drone to find more help like them." Newt snapped with a bit of anger. "Wait, what droid?" Twilight asked. Both Kaiju Scientists gestured to a broken droid in the K-Lab which looked like a Predator Drone which Twilight then became a bit crestfallen. "What? Did I say something?" Newt asked. "It’s that, back in Equestria, what you two are doing is something I would be doing with Spike helping me which I'll ask why us of all creatures? Why Flash and I were chosen to help in this war?" Twilight said. "Because the Kaiju are evolving faster than we can build Jaegers and those UN Pig-Heads won't give us more funding than eight months even after a section of the Wall of Life failed, but you can prove them wrong Twilight and Flash; rise up and strike!" Herman said with vigor and grit. Both felt a surge of confidence as they then headed to the training room to become Rangers. It wasn't long before they arrived at the room and they found Raleigh with a pair of wooden staffs with Mako standing nearby. Both wondered what he was doing when Stacker Pentecost appeared to explain things. "This a Ranger training room known as Kwoon Combat Room which helps keep the Rangers who drive the Jaegers sharp and focused. Plus, it'll determine if you two are drift compatible or not." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. "Drift?" Twilight and Flash said together. "The Drift; two pilots mind-melding together in a giant machine, the deeper the bond the better you fight. When you go into the Drift, you don't talk and you don't try to latch onto a memory or the drift will collapse. Both pilots will know everything about the other pilot good and bad." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. Twilight and Flash both blushed a bit at the thought of either one of them seeing all their memories which for Flash was he secretly masturbated to hot mares only to get busted by Shining Armor in very embarrassing ways and Twilight for all her embarrassing foal-hood moments. Raleigh and Mako demonstrated what they would learn a bit before they could try it themselves. Twilight tried to use her magic which Flash caught on quickly and grabbed her staff away from her. "In war Twilight, you won't be able to use magic sometimes as I’ve learned myself and now let's see what you got against someone like me." Flash said. "Oh, okay then." Twilight said. Then both Twilight and Flash started to spar with the Gypsy Danger team, which both did stumble a bit due to their new forms, but quickly caught on and began to fight back while the other rangers including the Wei Tang Triplets watched nearby seeing the match. The Rangers and Marshall Pentecost saw that Flash was a veteran in his own right and Twilight was a beginner but was starting to show that she could hold her own. "Both are not bad for beginners." Sasha said calmly. "Yes, give both of them time and both will become excellent Rangers despite them both new to the game as I hope by Russian standards, they will be ready for when the Kaiju come knocking." Alexis said seconds later. About a few hours later of both practicing on each other and by other Rangers which both put Twilight and Flash beyond their limits as they learned that the Kaiju were merciless which both needed to be ready for, both were done with the training as it was clear; both Twilight and Flash were drift compatible. Stacker Pentecost then left to talk to the UN in another attempt to change their minds on the Wall of Life project. This prompted both Twilight and Flash to follow him which they stayed far enough back so he wouldn't notice them. The leader of the PPDC arrived at a communications room and started to talk to the UN leaders for about three minutes trying to get more help but was met with stiff resistance. It was then that Twilight and Flash appeared with Twilight speaking first, "Marshall, who are you talking to?" Both former Equestrians looked at the group of men and women of the UN who Stacker Pentecost told them funded the Jaeger Program, but gutted it and decided a wall was better despite it proving to be a dumb idea anyway. Then Twilight spoke up first, "So, you're the ones who pulled the plug on the Jaeger Program and decided a wall was better?" "No wonder your own citizens hate all of your guts right now you stupid idiots…” Flash said. "Who are you two?" The USA UN representative asked. "I'm Twilight Sparkle, former resident of the kingdom known as Equestria and a Ranger/researcher in training. I was brought here with my only friend left Flash Sentry standing behind me by Marshall Pentecost via Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka to help with the Kaiju War effort." Twilight said. Flash stepped forth and spoke, "Flash Sentry, I’m also a former resident of the Kingdom of Equestria and former Royal Guard; Pegasus Division." "You did what Marshall?" The Canada UN representative asked. "I said to myself that we didn't need you, but I had my remaining Research team build probe droids and find additional help which we've found two; a Pegasus Royal Guard and a unicorn both whom were banished from their home. The former was because he refused to carry out an execution order and for objecting to his order along with being accused of attempted murder, the second was for a crime which I believe she was set up, but I need more evidence to prove otherwise as well…" Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Marshall Stacker Pentecost then played the footage from the droid, which the UN representatives looked on to a mix of apathy and pity as the footage played on while Flash just silently glared at the UN representatives because he had a dislike for politicians since he was a colt. Twilight spoke up moments later, "I tried to explain to them what went wrong and Flash was trying to help, but none of our friends listened and we were disowned by our own families!" "Wait, what did you two do?" The Australian UN representative asked curiously. Marshall Stacker Pentecost spoke up, "We don't know the full details of the crimes Flash and Miss Sparkle did here, but that'll be solved in due time which is why we need you to reconsider the Jaeger program and funding." "Marshall, the plan will work it-" The Russian UN representative was interrupted by Twilight who spoke, "Excuse me?! Are you that all bloody stupid or what?! That footage is why Flash and I were found! If it wasn't for him, both of us would've either taken our lives or been killed! He's given both of us something all of you fail to see; a family, a home, and friends we both can lean on! Let us help you folks out so not only can your group be saved along with your homes, but also so we both can return to our old homes! At least my former mentor Princess Celestia cared about her subjects regardless of who they were unlike you heartless jerks!" "Yeah! What she said you jerks! What if these Kaiju invade Equestria? They could destroy our chances of returning to our home Equestria and blame both of us for it and/or being allowed to at least visit! The Jaeger program will continue regardless of your approval! If you say no again, we'll ask the citizens of the Pan Pacific nations for funding even if you say no! You want to know why you’re all hated greatly with a zero percent approval rating? It’s simple, you care for only yourselves and your fellow wealthy bingo buddies by making up excuses with the Wall of Life being a big one! The whole moving citizens inland is one massive joke along with that wall you’re wasting money on, it’s only the wealthy you’re wanting to save, but when the world is gone, how will wealth help you survive? Not very much, Raleigh told me that the wall’s working conditions are bad is another reason it is a waste of time that it is about as useful as pee-flavored popsicle. The Kaiju aren’t stupid as they’ll find ways around it or through it! If you think otherwise, go fight those Kaiju yourselves! Besides, your Moral Support is all, but gone something, you all fail to see clearly you dumb misguided fools!!" Flash shouted. The China UN Representative then spoke, "Hold on! You both can't say that!" "We can and we will because of your incredibly lack of empathy for your own citizens along with the obvious fact that all of you are more concerned about saving money and yourselves including your wealthy bingo buddies like what Flash said than saving lives of others including the poor is why I see no reason why that stupid, pathetic, mediocre wall should continue! These Kaiju no matter what you'll do, no matter how many walls you build, they will find you no matter where you hide and will kill you no matter how big you make that wall…" Twilight said. The UN representatives were silent as Flash spoke a proposal, "How about this offer? An offer you can't refuse which is a 50/50 thing which half of the funding goes to that wall and the other half goes to the Jaeger program better yet, how about a bet? If we seal the breach before the long ass wide mediocre wall is finished, you will implement the offer or refund the Jaeger Program and cease that wall’s construction. If we fail to seal the breach and all remaining Jaegers fall, build that wall." The UN representatives looked away and spoke among themselves for about five minutes as Stacker Pentecost, Twilight and Flash looked on hoping their words would at least get some form of help instead of what the PPDC had now. They then came to an agreement, which the Japanese UN Representative spoke on behalf of his fellow representatives though their egos had taken serious hits by the former Equestrian duo. "Fine…both of you have a deal as we'll extend the funding by 18 months, but no more and will see to it that this Princess Celestia will be persuaded to let both of you return home. One last thing, if their abilities from Equestria are still present in their new human forms, they must work to earn our trust as until then, we'll be still skeptical of them." The monitors winked out which everyone looked at Twilight and Flash whom both blushed slightly before leaving the communications room. As they walked, Twilight and Flash wondered what was going on back home but put those thoughts aside as they entered the hanger of the Shatterdome to clear their minds. "Man, I rather listen to Rainbow Dash's bragging mouth than those jerks!" Twilight shouted. "Same here, at least Princess Celestia actual gave a damn about her citizens unlike that league of dumbasses…they remind me too much of the Canterlot Elite…" Flash said. It was then that both walked past the Russian Jaeger pilots who were busy working on Cherno Alpha while listening to Ukrainian Hardhouse music which the couple spotted the two Equestrians walking past them which Sasha walked up to them while her husband stayed back. "Hard day?" Sasha asked. Flash then spoke up, "Yeah, compared to Princesses Celestia and Luna along with Cadence, those upper-class dumbasses are complete jerks! They're just like most of the Canterlot Elite; a bunch of spineless, selfish, cowardly, arrogant, greedy backstabbing weasels! There wasn’t a day that didn’t go by that I didn’t hear them talking crap about us Royal Guards." A shot of Vodka was passed to him that Flash spoke, "What's this? "Yeah, what did you hand to us?" Twilight asked. "Vodka to help ease your minds a bit." Alexis said as he was handing Twilight a shot. "Hold on there, my big Russian bear, you don't want them to get drunk in case of a Kaiju attack?" Sasha asked skeptically. Alexis just looked at his wife and asked, "Oh come on, what could go wrong?" Nine drinks (or shots) later........ "Dear Princess Celestia! I'm never kissing a mare ever again!" Twilight said drunkenly. "Funny how? Like a clown? How the (censored) am I funny?! Do I amuse you?" Flash said in a drunken matter. Alexis nearby spoke, "Now, there's a pair who can't hold their liqueur." "Twilight lost it after just six drinks while Flash just now lost it…" Sasha said while near Alexis. Then Twilight spoke, "Dear (hic) Princess Luna (hic)! I'm (hic) never fucking a mare (hic) or stallion again!" "Like I'm (hic) really (hic) going to (hic) eat a (hic) bunch of (hic) bananas after (hic) that?!" Flash said. After stumbling around drunk like a pair of idiots while laughing like drunk skunks much to the amusement of everyone watching, both Twilight and Flash passed out cold on the floor of the Jaeger hanger with a bit of drool coming out of their mouths as they lay on the floor. Wei Tang Jin got an idea and spoke, "Hey guys, lets draw on them!" "No, I rather not get yelled at by the Marshall and let's let them sleep this off for now…" Wei Tang Hu said. "Yeah, for all we know they could end up in the strangest of all places and they got so drunk, they make us look like saints." Wei Tang Cheung said seconds later. Then suddenly both Twilight and Flash woke up for a second before everyone's eyes, Twilight teleported to the top of Crimson Typhoon's head while Flash drunkenly flew up to the same spot before passing out for good much to the annoyance of the Wei Tang brothers. Both were carefully retrieved and placed in their quarters to sleep off the booze. A few hours later, both woke up with hangovers before both each walked up to a mirror and splashed water in their faces. "Note to self, never accept a drink if you can't handle your booze…" Twilight and Flash said at the same time. With that said, both decided to catch up on some reading before heading to lunch which afterwards, both continued to read books that were from the closed down Jaeger Academy wondering what would come next.... Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 3: Trial by Fire > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3: Trial by Fire Intro: Protectors of the Earth January 7, 2025 AD (1:30 PM) As both Twilight and Flash were reading, they overheard some of the Shatterdome personal talking about the new funding which they hoped to have the unfinished Jaeger finished which both emerged from their quarters surprising the workers. "You mean that unfinished Jaeger?" Twilight asked. Both male workers nodded which a light bulb went off in Twilight's' head and she spoke, "I have an idea." "What idea?" Flash asked curiously. "Follow me." Twilight said. Flash said nothing as they headed straight for the hanger and upon arriving Twilight spoke to all of those who were still in the massive area of the Shatterdome. "Builders, stand aside because I will handle this." The builders did what they were asked which Twilight closed her eyes and her hands light up in which before everyone's eyes, the Jaeger began to take on a more Samurai-like appearance along with its weapons being transformed into Samurai-looking ones. After about seven minutes, it was over, and Twilight collapsed out of exhaustion. "Are they okay?" Wei Tang Hu asked out of concern. "Don't worry my brother, they'll be okay because look what we got now." Wei Tang Jin said. Chuck nearby was walking Max the bulldog saw and spoke, "That's right mates! We got another Jaeger to help us beat the Kaiju!" "That's it! We should call it Phoenix!" Wei Tang Cheung shouted. "No that stinks!" Chuck said seconds later. Just then, Mako appeared and suggested a name which she spoke up, "How about Phoenix Ronin? It will be honoring Tact Ronin which both Twilight and Flash are both Ronins now." "Um, you know what Ronin means right?" Raleigh asked as he was walking up to Mako. "Yes, it means a Samurai warrior with no master; a wandering warrior looking for a new master to serve as my ancestors had a few samurai who used our blades we made for them become Ronins sadly." Mako said. Alexis and Sasha helped pick up the unconscious Twilight and brought her to her room while Flash followed them. A few hours later, she woke up and found herself in her room as then a knock was heard which upon answering Stacker Pentecost appeared before her. This made her nervous along with Flash who was watching from his room. "Are Flash and I in trouble sir?" Twilight asked. "Quite the opposite Ranger Hanson, at least that Jaeger is finished now as Mako and Raleigh are testing it right now as we speak. Tomorrow, you're Jaeger piloting training starts and remember carefully; don't latch onto a memory let it flow like a river along with your memories." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. Marshall Stacker Pentecost then pulled out a small iPad-like tablet and showed Twilight the new Jaeger being tested by Raleigh and Mako with them doing just basic movements and such. Flash walked over from his room and spoke, "After dinner, could we adjust the Drivesuits please?" "Yes you may both, but don't overdo it as both of you will need your strength for tomorrow and like I said with Flash, when you're in the Drift Ranger Sparkle or Twilight don't latch onto a memory for it'll mess up the neural handshake or neural bridge okay. Don't worry as in case of what happened with Gypsy Danger when Mako and Raleigh first activated it, we'll take precautions just in case." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. "Very well then Marshall Pentecost sir!" Twilight and Flash shouted together while saluting Marshall Pentecost. "Eat well, train hard, and get good sleep for you both have a big day tomorrow." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said while returning the salute. After he showed Flash what was going on, he put the tablet away and then left, both Twilight and Flash first had their dinner with a bit of excitement of driving the Jaeger which the other rangers gave tips on a successful drift or neural bridge connection. Following the dinner, Twilight used her magic to adjust the Drivesuits to suit her body type and that of Flash's which Mako explained that they looked like the ones from Coyote Tango because of the Marshall wanting to honor his deceased friend Tamsin Sevier who died of Cancer due to radiation exposure from the reactor before the Jaeger was upgraded to fix the reactor issue prior to its destruction. They also colored the suits to emulate a phoenix which was orange, red, and yellow with some gray to symbolize the Ronin role both were filling. After that was completed, both continued to practice in the training room or called the Kwoon Room. Both showered afterwards though both looked away from each other before, during, and after the showering as both never wanted to see the other nude though Sasha and Alexis who both were showering at the same time found it funny and cute for some reason. "Just like us from the early days of when Cherno Alpha had just started operating. They’re good friends I can see…" Sasha said. "Heh, heh, yep indeed." Alexis said with a smile. Both decided to pull a prank on the new pilots by taking a page out of a movie called The Proposal which both Russian pilots blind folded the new pilots, lured them towards each other, and pushed them forwards so Twilight would fall on top of Flash buck naked and soaking wet. Twilight and Flash both quickly took off their blindfolds and screamed upon seeing that both were naked before scrambling up and blushing so heavily their faces were almost darkened. After covering up, Twilight and Flash found the Russian rangers Sasha and Alexis laughing their asses off at the prank they pulled on them. "What the hell was that for!?!" Flash and Twilight shouted together. "Just wanted to get a good laugh…something that is rare these days…” Sasha said. Once everything was cleared up, both would-be-Jaeger pilots headed off to bed after explaining to the Russian Jaeger pilots of their cutie marks that were now on their shoulders which Twilight's was about her talent in magic while Flash's was due to his role as a protector that had him become a Royal Guard before things went sideways. The next morning after breakfast, quick shower, and Kwoon training, Jin appeared as both were reading about Jaeger stuff. "Okay you two; it's time for the big event." Wei Tang Jin said. "Alright then, here goes nothing I guess." Flash said seconds later. Both got up and headed for the Drivesuit Room which was located above the Jaeger hanger upon which both were fitted with their respective Drivesuit with the help of techs which took about two minutes. After both had their drivesuits put on, both headed straight for the Jaeger they would drive upon which the door was opened for both of them. Twilight went to the left side of the Conn-Pod while Flash took the spot on the right side. The interior was similar to Striker Eureka, but had a Gypsy Danger feeling to it as both had the controls for control the weapons on either side of them which Twilight's was located to her right while Flash's was located to his left along with a panel in front of them. "Good Morning you two. Ready for the big moment?" Tendo Choi asked. "As we'll ever be." Flash said calmly. Marshall Stacker Pentecost then spoke, "Engage the drop Mr. Choi." "Engaging drop now sir; Marshall Pentecost on deck. Secure the Conn-Pod, getting ready for drop." Tendo Choi said as he worked. Around the two, the other Rangers were watching the test drive of the new Jaeger while the Russian Rangers were watching from a gangway in front of Cherno Alpha. Within seconds after being locked and secured, the Conn-Pod of Phoenix Ronin dropped down and attached itself to its body. So far, everything was looking good for now as the Jaeger began to power up. "Engage Pilot-to-Pilot protocol now." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. "Engaging now sir." Tendo Choi said. Inside the Jaeger, both Twilight and Flash started the start up sequence in sync with Tendo Choi for the test run which Flash spoke to Twilight. "Remember, this is the real deal okay. Let's not chase the Rabbit for either one of our sake and that of the Shatterdome's. Random access brain impulse triggers just let the memories flow by like water." "I'll say the same thing to you okay." Twilight said. Back at the LOCCENT Mission Control Center, Stacker Pentecost looked at the Jaeger and then calmly spoke an order to Tendo Choi as the testing got underway. "All right then, prepare for Neural Handshake." "Engaging Neural Handshake now." Tendo Choi said. Stacker Pentecost quickly spoke to the two pilots about some last-minute advice which Tendo Choi then started the countdown while both Twilight and Flash braced themselves for the Neural Handshake that would come in twenty seconds. "So, ready to step inside of my brain?" Flash asked. "I will and you better be prepared to step inside of mine as well." Twilight said seconds later. Then just after the countdown reached the five second mark, the AI of the Jaeger announced the Neural Handshake was starting which both went silent as the Neural Handshake started. Memories of both pilots flowed past each other both good and bad ones which both saw some secrets that either one had that were like viewing a film in a unique form. After about five seconds, it ended which both started to calibrate the Jaeger. "Left hemisphere calibrating..." Twilight and Flash said together. The Jaeger moved its left arm and hand with clean and flawless efficiently which both spoke again seconds later as the Jaeger was being calibrated. "Right hemisphere calibrating." After both hemispheres were calibrated, the two began to move the Jaeger's arms, legs, and its wings more fully which nearby, everyone present including the Rangers were watching as the Jaeger trial run was running good so far and they began to see that both were indeed drift-compatible. "Looks like they're both drift-compatible." Herc said. "Indeed and looks like that near disaster won't happen like last time." Raleigh said seconds later. Marshall Stacker Pentecost on the other hand like with the rest of those present were just silent as the trial run continued on, but things were about to take a turn for the worst as voices were starting to be heard by both pilots. "Egghead!" "I love you Flash Sentry, you're my son." "You will always be my precious filly Twilight." "Git, you no good traitor!" "You're now a disgrace to our nation of Equestria for doing what you just did Flash Sentry!" "You're no longer my sister Twilight!" "Get out of here you monster!" "I, Princess Celestia hereby banish you Twilight Sparkle from Equestria forever!" "Flash Sentry, for your arrogance! Piloting of mass murder! The bombings of Canterlot and Ponyville! Willingness to attack your own and refusing to carry out my orders I, Princess Celestia strip you of your awards, achievements, and cast you out!!" "Traitors!" "Monsters!" "Savages!" In the Conn-Pod back in real-time, both were struggling with the voices as Tendo Choi spoke to both pilots with grave concern in his voice as the test stared to go wrong. "Twilight! Flash! Focus! Don't go off course! You’re both chasing the Rabbit!" Both pilots struggled to get back in sync, and Flash was able to get back in sync though barely, but not Twilight as Tendo Choi spoke to Marshall Stacker Pentecost with worry as the test started to go downhill as the Jaeger was acting up. "Oh no! She's drifting off course Flash! Twilight's chasing the Rabbit!" "Flash Sentry! Help Twilight now!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted. "I'm trying, but she's not responding!" Flash said quickly. Twilight on the other hand, entered the memory that was troubling her; her banishment that led up to Flash’s banishment as well. She saw her friends and brother treating her horribly or at least the one she was seeing which Flash was standing beside her trying to get her back in sync. "Twilight! Wake up! It's just a memory!" Flash shouted. Twilight meanwhile raised up her hands which back in the real world caused the plasma cannons to start charging much to the horror of those watching as this was just like when Mako first piloted Gypsy Danger with Raleigh. “Aw man! Not again mates!” Chuck shouted. Moments later, the AI of the Jaeger spoke, "Plasma cannons charging now." "No, please stop! Please!" Twilight shouted. In the LOCCENT Mission Control Room, Marshall Stacker Pentecost quickly shouted an order to stop a potential disaster from happening that could damage or destroy the Shatterdome. "Shut down now!" "I'm trying Marshall!! Her connection is too strong!" Tendo Choi shouted quickly as he worked. The other Rangers ran inside the Control Room as the arms of the Jaeger along with the rest of it was moving around erratically while everyone else ran for cover. Tendo Choi struggled to pull the plug to shut down the Jaeger which Chuck and Alexis appeared at his sides. "Let us help you!" Chuck shouted. "Heave Comrades! Pull!!" Alexis shouted seconds later. Then just before things got worse, the plug was pulled in the control room and the Jaeger stop moving like crazy much to the relief of everyone watching as the massive Jaeger began to shut down as the Jaeger AI spoke one last time. "Plasma cannons and Jaeger shutting down.” "That was way too close." Raleigh said. While the Jaeger collapsed on all fours, inside of the Jaeger, Flash disconnected from his side and walked over to where Twilight was and gently lowered her down which he then hugged her and spoke as he held her protectively upon which he removed both of their helmets. "Don't worry, I'm here..." Flash said calmly. Twilight said nothing as she held Flash and cried which the Conn-Pod door was opened, and both exited the Jaeger which back in the Control Room, the Rangers just looked outwards with nothing to say. The test almost ended in disaster and no one liked it as they hoped it wouldn't happen again. "Get those two in my office right away..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said with disappointment. A few minutes later as the Jaeger was being put back into place, both Twilight and Flash wearing their normal PPDC outfits were in Marshall Stacker Pentecost's office which both were scared as they could be grounded before they could take off and try again or worst be kicked out of the PPDC leaving both homeless once again. As the Marshall of the PPDC paced around a bit, Flash reflected on the memory he saw which, was the banishment that had him fighting before the rescue by Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka. "What in the name of good grace happened?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. "Twilight went off course and chased the Rabbit sir which I nearly fell victim to it but was able to pull back in time. Please sir, forgive us for we don't deserve to come far only for this to happen sir." Flash said calmly. Marshall Stacker Pentecost nodded as Twilight spoke, "Please Marshall, don't kick us out because you rescued both of us, gave both of us a new home, help make us into Rangers, helped get more funding for the Jaeger program, and help us make new friends! Please don't banish us!" "Look, I won't do that to either one of you two, but let's try not to do that again and this isn't the first time this happened anyway. The Drift is strong and if you master it, it'll work with you instead of against you now get some rest and while try it again later..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Just then Mako appeared Marshall Stacker Pentecost's office and spoke, "Excuse me Marshall, but you're needed in the communications room because you got a call from this Princess Celestia." "How soon Miss Mori?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. "About an estimated several hours due to static Marshall." Mako said calmly. "Alright then, I'll be there and Twilight, Flash it's best neither one of you come with me okay. Get some rest and practice a bit more." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. All three left the office which after both Twilight and Flash had lunch, they both took a nap though for some reason right after Flash fell asleep, Twilight was uncertain about sleeping alone along with the experience of the Drift decided to snuggle up to the former Royal Guard and fell asleep as well. Meanwhile despite it being assumed it would take several hours the line of communication was cleared up thanks to the techs working hard to clear up the static which then the face of Princess Celestia appeared before Marshall Stacker Pentecost. "Good day to you Princess Celestia of Equestria, I'm Marshall Stacker Pentecost of the Pan Pacific Defense Crops. What can I do for you your highness?" Stacker Pentecost said. "Greetings to you Marshall Pentecost, I'm Princess Celestia of Equestria. I was wondering where Twilight or Flash were at? Also, I was able to track your probe droid back to its source via magic if you were going to ask how." Princess Celestia said. "Both of them are sleeping right now and since we're contacted now I'll say this; so you're the one who stripped both Twilight and Flash everything they had which were awards, achievements, and allowed their family and friends to disown them especially when Flash was simply asking for a more proper investigation into what happened at the Griffin Kingdom? Not to mention, you let Flash be accused of a crime they didn't do? Why? By giving Twilight a sham trial and another one for Flash? You even took away the element of Magic pendant tiara thing from Twilight? That's just stupid and dumb." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. Princess Celestia looked away before speaking again, "Twilight was doing a magical performance at the Griffin Kingdom to help improve relations when something went wrong which Flash patrolling nearby in case and brought Twilight back quickly. What followed was a faulty investigation along with a faulty trial for both which I now see what happened at the Griffin Kingdom wasn't her fault nor was Flash planning on trying to cause mass-murder on other leaders beyond Equestria. I then banished Twilight first before banishing Flash as well and, why did your giants come into my Kingdom." "First and foremost, they're called Jaegers; Jaeger means Hunter in German. Second, we needed their help with fighting the Kaiju which Kaiju is Japanese for monster. At this point in this Kaiju War that we the Human race are fighting in currently right now, we're losing and we only have five Jaegers left including one dubbed Phoenix Ronin that was initially a Mark 5 Jaeger in design, but was changed to a Mark 6 during construction which was halted and remained unfinished until they arrived and with Miss Sparkle using her magic, finished it and soon it will hopefully help end the Kaiju War. The Two Jaegers in question that entered your world were Gypsy Danger a restored Mark 3 Jaeger from the USA piloted by Raleigh Beckett and my adopted daughter Mako Mori and Striker Eureka is a Mark 5 Jaeger from Australia piloted by Herc Hansen and his son Chuck Hansen. Besides, Crimson Typhoon a mark 4 Jaeger from China visited before and yet, you didn't say anything on that matter to your subjects...We even sent messages of help to you folks, but you likely ignored them for some reason or another." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. "Marshall Pentecost, the reason we want both Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry back is because we were deceived by a Changeling Queen named Chrysalis which we learned just now from a letter from the Changeling Queen herself." Princess Celestia said. "Wait, what are you talking about? What Changeling Queen?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked with confusion. Princess Celestia using her magic sent the letter which reveled the truth of what happened in the Griffin Kingdom and the events that followed that were planned out by the Changeling Queen which at the same time, the other rangers and the three scientists including Newt came in and read the contents of the letter with Stacker Pentecost with disgust and shock. "Hey there you little ponies if you're all reading this scroll then all of you realized by now that I've fooled all of you once again or have been had. Yes, Twilight was responsible for the spell in the Griffin Kingdom which was to impress the Griffin leadership, but my subjects sabotaged it at the critical moments. I also took the liberty of having them look like a bunch of Royal Guards including Flash Sentry to make it look like he was up to no good which were in the form of Changeling Dragons which I myself are still looking for them. All of the other stuff you thought was the doing of either one of them; the blackmailing, the bribery, the journal that supposedly belonged to Flash Sentry, the two planned bombings in Ponyville and Canterlot, and the attempts to keep the Griffin king’s offspring happy and quiet was all of my own subjects doing. You see, I've always hated that brat Twilight for ruining my attempt to invade Equestria which I saw that this was the perfect payback. I knew that there would be at least one Royal Guard who would defend Twilight which I laughed with glee when I heard he was banished as well along with your little brat Twilight. That two-bit show off pony replacement is not ready to harness the powers of the element of Magic. By now, both are far away from Equestria. The Griffin Kingdom will be after all of you for you will have failed to deliver the punishments they wanted and all of you will be the laughing stocks of Equestria and beyond because none of you will admit I fooled all of you! The joke is on you Princess and your elemental attack dogs! You dumb suckers! I got the last laugh after all! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Signed, Queen Chrysalis of the Changeling Kingdom." The rangers and other PPDC personal looked up with all of them showing unfriendly glares at the ruler of the Day as Newt spoke first. "What the hell?! You threw them out for this dumb and stupid reasoning?" His fellow scientist Herman agreed and spoke, "You bloody fools! What were you all smoking?!" "Idiots..." Tendo Choi said while shaking his head. "You all basically overreacted without looking at all of the facts?" Herc asked with a glare. "What were you bakas or fools were thinking?!" Mako said. Sasha glared at Princess Celestia and spoke, "Both Twilight and Flash trusted you especially with the former greatly, this is how you payback both of them?" Alexis nodded and spoke, "That's low even for you and those who they trusted as even we Russians have standards." "Morons!" Wei Tang Jin shouted with anger. "You all got fooled by that insect twice!" Wei Tang Hu shouted in seconds. "What's wrong with all of you? Are you all on stupid pills?" Wei Tang Cheung asked with anger. Chuck just shook his head and spoke, "You’re a dumbass Wanker you stupid princess idiot! Same goes for those who Twilight and Flash once called family and friends!" "You think both will just want to drop everything and come back? No way because it'll just reopen wounds that are healing right now. Plus, Twilight and Flash both have a new family us! If they want to come back or not will be up to them and if you’re a real leader that you will all admit your mistakes willingly along with both of their former friends and family. For them, they're the only friend each has left now. Also, any rational-minded fellow Royal Guards that Flash trusted will now hate you for what you and those others that were once Twilight's friends did to them." Raleigh said while glaring at Princess Celestia. "Except for my now estranged niece Cadence who left her husband Shining Armor and is looking for them after finding out the truth." Princess Celestia said with sadness. "Seriously?" Tendoi Choi asked. Princess Celestia nodded sadly as Herc spoke, "Twilight and Flash stay, end of story! No exceptions mate!!" Communications ended which Newt asked something, "Are we going to show them the letter Marshall?" "I'm afraid I can't take that risk or it'll open up a vendetta that can't be stopped which could affect their fighting skills which can't be taken into the drift." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said softly. "I'll go check on them to see if they're ready to try the test again." Mako said seconds later. Everyone left to their spots while Mako went to go find Twilight and Flash which she didn't find Twilight in her quarters which she then checked Flash's where she found a nice, cute surprise; Twilight was sleeping snuggled up to Flash like a child holding a teddy bear in nothing but her undergarments along with Flash as well. She of course giggled at the sight which woke the two up and the results were comical as both were shocked and pulled away both very red in the face. Mako then started to laugh like an idiot at what was going on like something out of a romantic comedy movie. "Aw, how cute!" Mako shouted in between laughs. "This can't get any worse right?" Flash asked. It then just did as the other rangers appeared which after she calmed down, Mako told what she saw, and the other rangers looked at them like and started to tease them at what Mako told them. Both Twilight and Flash denied they were romantically involved at all. Both tried to get up only to stumbled and fall on top of each other with Flash on top and Twilight on the bottom where Flash's human hands were in the one place he dared not to place them on; Twilight's breasts as Chuck quickly took a picture with his phone which Flash got a smack to the face for it. “Getting a good feel there mate?” Chuck asked with a bastard smile. "You're both so red that you match the color of the old Soviet Union flag!" Sasha shouted with a grin. Everyone got a good laugh out of it, but thankfully, Marshall Stacker Pentecost appeared and everything settled down so the second test could begin. It didn't take long for the second test to begin and this time, nothing went wrong as the test went smoothly. After the test was done, Newt went against what Marshall Stacker Pentecost suggested and showed the letter to Twilight and Flash in the hopes of giving them more fuel to not only end the Kaiju War, but stop the Queen which although both looked angry as hell, they calmed down and Flash looked out the window to Hong Kong along with Twilight. "That queen has signed a major pain card and we'll make sure she pays dearly for this." Twilight and Flash said together. Marshall Stacker Pentecost appeared and did reprimand Newt for going against his orders, but after seeing that both Twilight and Flash were more determined than before, he let it slide by though he gave an order to keep an eye on both of them until they could focus properly. That order ended quickly as both Twilight and Flash let it go for it could affect their piloting skills for they would be tested in the fights that would come....... Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 4: First Battle > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4: First battle (Rise of the Phoenix) Intro: Protectors of the Earth January 8, 2025 AD or (January 8, 3824 AD *Equestria Time*) (7:00 PM) It was shortly after dinner that the Kaiju Radar alert system picked up seven signatures. What was odd was that they weren't Kaiju signatures, but rather unknown types which disturbed Tendo Choi as he munched on a sandwich looking at the data. "Alert! Unknown Signatures coming to Hong Kong!" "Better alert the Marshall and get the Rangers ready!" Tendo Choi shouted. It didn't take long as all the Rangers including Twilight and Flash were assembled quickly in the LOCCENT Mission Control Room which, Marshall Stacker Pentecost spoke. "Alright listen up; we got seven unknown signatures heading for Hong Kong and this Shatterdome. Here's the plan; Gypsy and Striker will stand guard at the Miracle Mile while Cherno, Crimson, and Phoenix will confront them. Let's move now!" All the Rangers quickly headed for the Drivesuit Room to get their Drivesuits put on and each team went to their respective Jaeger as time was against them. Once everyone was in their Jaeger, Crimson Typhoon and Cherno Alpha were lifted out of the Shatterdome while Striker Eureka and Gypsy Danger walked out of the Shatterdome followed by Phoenix Ronin that during the test trials that everyone discovered that it could fly and transform into an eagle allowing it to carry a Jaeger and allow one to ride on its back. The new Jaeger loosed up a bit before taking to the skies as everyone began to move out keeping their eyes out for the new threats as they weren't Kaiju, but rather something else and that got a few a bit on edge especially for Flash. "LOCCENT, Striker is on the move heading to its position…" Herc said calmly. "This is Gypsy here, we've reached our position over…" Raleigh said. Sasha then spoke, "Cherno Alpha reaching the target zone disengaging transport." "Crimson Typhoon, disconnecting from our transport as well." Wei Tang Jin said. Meanwhile, Phoenix Ronin was patrolling the sky after flying by Cherno Alpha as Crimson Typhoon landed at its spot at the same time the Russian Jaeger did, and Twilight spoke. "We're at bird's eye level I don't see anything. Even the Radar isn't picking up anything." "Keep your eyes open, they could be anywhere…" Flash said. Then Crimson Typhoon spotted something swimming to its left, but the thing vanished before the Chinese Jaeger could figure out what it was as it walked with Cherno Alpha to its designated point. The mysterious creature again appeared as it did before by swimming by the massive Jaeger. "Movement at 3 o' clock!" Wei Tang Jin shouted in Chinese. Seconds later, the two brothers quickly spoke in Chinese as well as they saw the same movement whipping by their Jaeger in a very aggressive matter. "Movement at 3 o' clock brother! We see it as well!" Then suddenly, the creature then roared out of the ocean tail whipping Crimson Typhoon knocking it down, but the Jaeger gets up quickly which inside of the Mark 4 Chinese Jaeger, the brothers quickly got their bearings back on track. Wei Tang Jin spoke in Chinese, "Okay that was rude! Brothers! Let's show it our signature move, Thundercloud formation!" Jin's brothers nodded quickly and activated the signature feature of the Mark 4 Chinese Jaeger; the Thundercloud formation attack as they all spoke in Chinese as well. "Thundercloud formation!" Twilight nearby recognized it and spoke, "That's a Changeling Dragon!" "What now?" Wei Tang Hu asked. "A type of creature that can shape-shift into other beings like a normal Changeling, but this is a bigger version and is a Dragon. Good news though is that based on its age, it won't be able to shape-shift." Twilight said. "Thanks for the info Twilight!" Wei Tang Jin shouted. Crimson Typhoon then went to engage the Changeling Dragon while Cherno Alpha went to help them but found itself engaged in battle with another Changeling Dragon which the Russian couple didn't mind as they were ready to give the creature some love from Russia. "Let's get this bastard!" Alexis shouted. On the other hand, Phoenix Ronin saw Crimson Typhoon was in trouble due the Changeling Dragon giving them a very hard time and Flash quickly contacted Marshall Stacker Pentecost. "Marshall, Typhoon is in trouble! We're moving in to help them!" "Roger that! Get to it! We can't lose any more Jaegers!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted. "Flash! Incoming!" Twilight shouted. The brand-new Mark 6 Japanese Jaeger dodged a flame out of the blue that missed them by inches much to their relief as Flash quickly spoke. "Thanks for the heads-up Twilight!" "No problem, let's finish this beast!" Twilight shouted. Phoenix Ronin then tackled the Dragon American Football-style that shot the flame at them which both stood up and the Changeling Dragon charged at them roaring. The Jaeger then pulled out its anti-Kaiju Katana and with a quick motion, sliced the Changeling Dragon's head off by using the momentum of the charging beast to their advantage in which the Changeling Dragon had no time to dodge. After wiping its blade clean of the blood after quickly stabbing it in the heart to ensure it was dead, it sheathed the sword and went to help the other Jaegers. Tendo Choi noticed two more Changeling Dragons heading to the city and alerted Striker Eureka quickly without a second to waste as he quickly contacted the father and son duo. "Striker! Two boogies are heading to the city!" "Roger that!" Herc shouted. "Let's get these bastards!" Chuck shouted seconds later. A Changeling Dragon then headed towards the Australian Jaeger by quickly diving into the water while the Jaeger headed in its general direction to intercept it. The Changeling Dragon then resurfaced which was big mistake as the Australian Jaeger proceeded to beat the ever-loving crap out of it brutally as the Changeling Dragon lost some teeth to make it look like a hockey player after a rough game. "Yeah baby! Let's show this beast the power of Striker!" Chuck shouted. After tossing the Changeling Dragon back a good distance, Herc proceeded to shout a finishing move which was one of the Australian Jaeger’s famous features. "Activate Missile launcher!" Striker Eureka's chest opened to revel six anti-Kaiju missile launchers and finished the Changeling Dragon off with a pair of missiles to the head killing it for good, but Herc and Chuck used Striker Eureka's Stinger Blades to stab it multiple times before ripping its head off to ensure it was dead for good. Gypsy Danger on the other hand, was fighting another Changeling Dragon near the docks of Hong Kong. The Changeling Dragon like it's now other slain Changeling Dragons went to ram it at full speed intending to knock the American Jaeger down. "Here it comes Mako!" Raleigh shouted. The Changeling Dragon rammed into the restored American Jaeger pushing it back to the docks, but Gypsy Danger stopped the momentum and head-butted the Changeling Dragon twice giving the Jaeger some space to plan a counterattack move. "Time to end this!" Raleigh shouted quickly. "Deploying sword now!" Mako shouted seconds after Raleigh. A blade came out of Gypsy Danger's right arm as the AI of the machine told the pilots of its activation and the Jaeger stabbed the Changeling Dragon in the neck at a key jugular vein in the creature’s neck, but the creature refused to die. Seeing that happening, Raleigh knew that it was time to bring in some heavy artillery along with Mako. "Deploy the Plasma Cannon!" Raleigh shouted. The Plasma Cannon on the left arm of Gypsy Danger deployed and fired multiple shots at the Changeling Dragon's head blowing it to pieces. Crimson Typhoon on the other hand tried to go after a Changeling Dragon trying to sneak up on Gypsy Danger. Suddenly, it got its head caught by the Changeling Dragon and just when it looked like it was then end for the Chinese Jaeger as its head was being squeezed, Phoenix Ronin saw what was happening and dove in quickly after hearing a cry for help. “We’re coming Typhoon!” Flash shouted. A second later, the new Jaeger then deployed its anti-Kaiju Naginata Staff weapon and sliced off a good chunk of the tail cleanly which it then punched the Changeling Dragon away which ended up saving the Triplets along with the Jaeger. "You guys okay?!" Twilight asked. "Yes! And thanks for the save Flash! You too Twilight!" Wei Tang Jin shouted in Chinese. "It's no problem and you can thank us later!" Twilight and Flash said seconds later. The two Jaegers then saw the other three Changeling Dragons fleeing which Cherno Alpha tried to prevent one from leaving, but had acid sprayed on its fists damaging them which the Changeling Dragon tried to charge the defenseless Jaeger, but Phoenix Ronin tackled it saving the Russian Jaeger from another round of acid spit. Before the new Jaeger could start assaulting the Changeling Dragon, its two fellow Changeling Dragons called it back which three Changeling Dragons then fled with the others enraging the Russians as they were just humiliated by these creatures. Seeing what happened, Flash contacted both Jaegers and offered them to kill the wounded Changeling Dragon that was still in the area as payback which both gladly took it up. Cherno Alpha burned it using its Incinerator Turbines while Crimson Typhoon despite getting its Conn-Pod nearly crushed was able to use its Plasma Cannon to finish it off. "Nothing like good old fashion payback!" Wei Tang Hu shouted "Yep, but the other three need to be taken care of!" Sasha shouted seconds later. Herc quickly contacted LOCCENT, "Marshall, permission to pursue the fleeing Dragons!" "Permission granted, don't let them escape!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted quickly. "Okay then, Crimson and Cherno you guys stay behind to get repaired. Gypsy and Striker, let's go get them!" Twilight said. Phoenix Ronin then proceeded to transform into an eagle-like machine in which it then let Striker Eureka climb onto the transformed Jaeger prompting Flash to shout one thing. "Um what’s the big idea, what do we look like a taxi?!" "Flash, focus and sorry mate…" Herc said. "Fine, Gypsy ready for a lift?" Flash said. Gypsy Danger took up the offer and was carried by the Jaeger with its talon claws which the three Jaegers went after the escaping Changeling Dragons upon which they went through the same rift that the Changeling Dragons flew into. Emerging from the other side of the new rift, the trio of Jaegers started to search for the Changeling Dragons. After searching for them for about a few hours, the fleeing Changeling Dragons were found. "Well this is our stop tally ho!!" Chuck shouted as Striker Eureka jumped off. "This is our stop guys. Activating rear jets…" Raleigh said as Gypsy Danger pulled away from the talons of Phoenix Ronin. Striker Eureka then was able to in midair grapple one of the Changeling Dragons which Gypsy Danger grabbed another Changeling Dragon itself seconds later. It was then that both Twilight and Flash made a discovery and quickly realized where they were at: Equestria the last place either one of them wanted to be at right now which Flash cursed at this revelation. "Striker, Gypsy both of you are heading for Canterlot! Adjust your paths!" Twilight shouted quickly. "Too late!" Chuck shouted. "No time to adjust!" Raleigh shouted seconds later. Striker Eureka with one of the three Changeling Dragons that fled to Equestria in its grasp smashed into the castle taking a chuck off it which caused a bathtub to start sliding off the floor it was on in which it's occupant Blueblood shouted in panic as he didn't expect this to happen as he was bathing before this happened just now. "What in Tartarus!?!" shouted Blueblood. Blueblood then saw his tub was going to fall off of the floor it was an and quickly panicked as he started to shout very rapidly at what was happening. "No no no no no NO!!!" The tub then fell, but thankfully not to far up to allow Blueblood to get hurt as he quickly left though not before noticing where he landed had a large number of clovers in the grass while Striker Eureka with the Changeling Dragon still in its grip continued on-wards and landed in an open area of Ponyville creating a big dust cloud in the process while Gypsy Danger also with a Changeling Dragon in its grip landed in the open streets of Canterlot. Twilight was a bit irate at the stunt of the two Jaegers, but Flash refocused her as they engaged a Changeling Dragon by transforming their Jaeger back into humanoid mode and landing outside of ironically the Everfree Forest. "Twilight, Flash did either one of you see the Changeling Dragon that we had in our grip?" Raleigh asked. "No, but you guys caused a mess in Canterlot and before we landed which Flash and I currently at right now, we were are able to see that the residents of Canterlot are going crazy including the Canterlot Elite!" Twilight shouted in anger. In Canterlot, all the citizens were panicking at the chaos going on as one minute everything was normal as it could be, then shit hit the fan as everypony were freaking out as one named Jet Set was shouting in panic. "What's going on?!" "Everypony run for your lives!!!" Fancy Pants shouted. The situation was the same in Ponyville as residents were fleeing the town to avoid the chaos and the edge of the Everfree Forest as well which back in Canterlot, Gypsy Danger was looking for the Changeling Dragon as it carefully navigated Canterlot which was easier said than done due to the way the place was built. Then suddenly, the Jaeger got ambushed by the Changeling Dragon as it rammed it which Gypsy Danger stopped it from ramming it further and delivered a left upper cut making the Changeling Dragon fall on an empty Barnyard Bargains warehouse and a mansion owned by Chancellor Neighsay. The Changeling Dragon after it got back up proceeded to shoot acid out of its mouth which Gypsy Danger dodged the shot as the acid landed on another building which exposed a resident of Equestria taking a shower which was none other than Photofinish who covered herself up quickly. The mare looked around and spoke, "I, Photofinish hate it when this happens..." While the she left, Gypsy Danger on the other hand tried to rip the acid sack out which it grabbed it with its left hand and tried to position its right hand, but had its other had caught by the Changeling Dragon's tail and the tail try to stab the Jaeger in the head forcing Raleigh and Mako to think fast. "Hold on Mako! I'm going to release the coolant!" Raleigh shouted. Within seconds, coolant was released from under Gypsy Danger's right arm which seconds later, it froze the tail allowing Gypsy Danger to break the tail free its hand and allowing it to rip the acid sack out causing the Changeling Dragon to roar in pain. Gypsy Danger ended it by deploying its sword from its left arm and stabbing it in the head killing it for good as it then pushed it downwards crushing a cabbage cart in the process and stabbed it in the heart to make sure it was dead before the Jaeger left though the owner of the cabbage cart wasn’t amused by Gypsy’s antics. “MY CABBAGES!!” On the other hand, Striker Eureka was fighting the Changeling Dragon as was Phoenix Ronin who was busy with its own Changeling Dragon. "All right, time to show this bastard not to mess with the Australians!" Chuck shouted. "Deploying Stinger Blades now!" Herc shouted seconds later. The Jaeger deployed its Stinger Blades and charged at the Changeling Dragon which it grabbed its tail and with one swift motion, the tail was ripped off making the Changeling Dragon roar in pain. Nearby in the Everfree Forest, Phoenix Ronin was dealing with the final Changeling Dragon which after it landed near the new Jaeger, the Changeling Dragon roared at it. "Come on Twilight! Let's take care of this bastard together!" Flash shouted. The Jaeger ran forward and after grabbing a large, thick tree trunk before it started to smack the Changeling Dragon like crazy which the Changeling Dragon grabbed the tree trunk and flung it away landing near Zecora's home making the Zebra confused before it shrugged it off and resumed meditating like nothing was happening. The Changeling Dragon tired to grab the head of the Jaeger, but the Jaeger deployed its anti-Kaiju Tanto dagger and stabbed the center of the pincer tail before using it to slice it off making the Changeling Dragon run away as the Jaeger sheathed the dagger. "He's not getting away that easily, deploy Kamikaze Missiles!" Twilight shouted. The shoulders of the Jaeger opened revealing missiles in its shoulder armor which it then fired its missiles at the fleeing Changeling Dragon critically wounding it. The Jaeger then ran forward and deployed its own Plasma Cannons blasted off its wings and deployed its own arm blades. After turning the Changeling Dragon around, the Jaeger proceeded to decapitate it in a scissor fashion. Meanwhile, Striker Eureka after punching the Changeling Dragon it was facing away it tried to attack again, but the Changeling Dragon fired a sticky substance at the Jaeger’s joints freezing it in its place. "Fuck!" Chuck shouted. "Damnit! We're stuck!" Herc shouted seconds later. Phoenix Ronin having left the edge of the Everfree Forest saw Striker Eureka was in trouble ran to help while Twilight quickly spoke to the Australians as the machine ran to the stricken Jaeger. "Hang on Striker! We're coming!" The Jaeger then jumped up before it tackled the Changeling Dragon to the ground which using its arm swords sliced off the Changeling Dragon's wings and the followed up by using its Plasma Cannons to destroy the Sticky Goo dispenser which it followed up by a punch that sent the Changeling Dragon to ironically the edge of Sweet Apple Acres prompting Applejack to peer out of her home to see what was going on. "What in tar nations is going on here?" Phoenix Ronin on the other hand wasted no time in quickly freeing Striker Eureka from its bonds using the Plasma Cannons to warm and dissolve the goop on the Jaeger in which Chuck spoke. "Thanks for the help mates!" "No problems now let’s go get the last Changeling Dragon!" Twilight shouted. The two Jaegers then proceeded to beat the Changeling Dragon very brutally by punching the crap out of it which Striker Eureka stepped back and Herc spoke seriously. "Time to end this!" Striker Eureka used what was left of its missiles while Phoenix Ronin used its new Rail Cannon Pistol to destroy it leaving the Changeling Dragon in pieces. "That'll finish that bugger off for good!" Chuck shouted. “If it’s worth doing, then it’s worth overdoing…it…” Flash said. Both Jaeger teams smiled at the destruction of the Changeling Dragon they had just killed and looked up and saw Gypsy Danger was still in on its way down from the mountain of where Canterlot was located carefully as it was nearing the bottom of the mountain. However, Twilight noticed something was coming to them; Royal Guards and Wonderbolts and Herc spoke to everyone within hearing range. “Uh oh, looks like we got company mates!" "Let's get the heck out of here after we've grabbed Gypsy Danger because Princess Celestia promised to kill both Flash and I if either one of us returned!" Twilight shouted. "Roger that mates!" Chuck and Herc shouted together at once. With that said, Phoenix Ronin transformed into an eagle once more which Striker Eureka hopped on and it took off heading towards Gypsy Danger which it picked the Jaeger up like a fish where it was then that the trio of Jaegers fled the scene quickly with a group of ponies after them. "Hey there mates, Striker Eureka now has twelve kills to date! A new record! Gypsy Danger has seven now, Crimson Typhoon now has eight, Cherno Alpha has seven because it took down one Changeling Dragon with Crimson Typhoon with Phoenix Ronin's help, and Phoenix Ronin has four kills to date both solo and with other Jaegers help which is a record for a Japanese Jaeger!" Chuck shouted with pride. Everyone just groaned and rolled their eyes at Chuck's remark though they found it a bit funny as they headed back to the Shatterdome which Flash decided to see what was following them. What he found surprised him and he alerted the Gypsy Danger and Striker Eureka teams. "Fellas, I got multiple contacts on my radar." Flash said quickly. "Same here as well mate." Chuck said. "We also have the same as well." Mako said seconds later. Flash turned on the rear-view camera to see for sure who was following them and found out who it was; the Wonderbolts, Pegasi Royal Guards, and even Rainbow Dash. "Fellas we got company hot on our tails and closing fast in about three minutes!" Twilight shouted. The other two Jaegers looked at the video feed of the flying Pegasus party behind them and Herc quickly spoke to everyone listening in on the same channel. "Looks like they're not happy with the destruction that was caused by us and those Changeling Dragons." "That's because you damn idiots jumped off recklessly before we could figure out where we were at!!!" Twilight shouted. "Hey now! Nobody got hurt! That's what matters the most right? Besides, that's how we roll baby!" Chuck shouted seconds later. Herc shook his head and spoke, "I swear if you Chuck keep this up, I'll kick your bloody ass! Also, Twilight and Flash, I hope they won't be mad and will understand." "Mad?! They will be mad!! You idiots could've destroyed Flash and I's only chance to return home! You all better hope that Princess Celestia is nice to you fellas because she won't be to either Flash or I because she'll kill both of us if we dared try to return!!!!" Twilight shouted. "Guys, less talking and more losing those pursuers and getting back to the Shatterdome…" Raleigh said. "Let’s deploy flares to throw them off." Mako said. The three Jaegers deployed flares to throw their pursuers off allowing them to get away quickly which by the time the flares died down, the three were too far ahead to be caught up. The three Jaegers made it back to the Shatterdome through the same rift as before, but barely and as they were arriving, Twilight noticed a group of helicopters and vans heading to the Shatterdome that weren't PPDC, but rather they were one thing that all were familiar with; news reporters. "Great, just we needed; paparazzi…" Flash said with annoyance. "Well given the fact that you and Twilight saved China's Jaeger along with Russia's and let those two get payback plus that both those nations have rather um…big egos…..so…yeah," Raleigh said. "You know mates, I got one question." Chuck said. Mako then spoke, "What is it?" "If Twilight and Flash were ponies and became human when they arrived here, why didn't they change back when were in Equestria mates? Any ideas?" Chuck asked. "Could be that we weren't there for very long." Raleigh said. After the Jaegers arrived back at the Shatterdome, the six pilots exited their Jaegers and headed towards the media hounds with Marshall Stacker Pentecost leading them. Plan was simple; wave, smile, say a few things, and tell the reporters to leave. Around the world regardless of time zone, the world got to see the match between the Jaegers and the Changeling Dragons before it showed the six pilots standing in the Hong Kong Shatterdome to everyone around the world including a certain UN group as a female reporter spoke up. "Good evening or morning or afternoon to those watching. Today at 7:00 PM Hong Kong time, seven what looked like to be dragons attacked or tried to attack the city of Hong Kong, China. These Dragons were soon defeated by the Jaegers two whom were nearly lost, but were saved by the might of the newest and final completed Jaeger that just entered service today which its name is called Phoenix Ronin.” The news networks around the world showed the footage of the fight in Hong Kong before it switched to the Shatterdome where the world saw not only the pilots of Striker Eureka, but also Gypsy Danger's new team and finally the team driving the new Jaeger. One looked more like a nerd type while the other looked more like a flying type. "Look, those bloody Wanker dragons thought they could take down the Jaegers, but they were wrong! By taking down two of those Kaiju-wannabes Striker Eureka has now 12 kills to date, that's now a new record! Thanks to the new Jaeger Phoenix Ronin, Cherno Alpha and Crimson Typhoon were able to get payback and another kill to their records; Crimson with 8 and Cherno with 7 while Gypsy also now has 7 kills and that new Jaeger has now 4 kills!" Chuck said with pride. The BBC reporter then spoke, "You're still keeping track of kills? Why?" "Why yes, you got a problem? It’s a bit of a pride thing lady…" Chuck said. "Chuck, shut it…" Raleigh said. It was then that a reporter asked a question, "Who are your new friends?" "Right now, I won’t share their names right now; both former residents of a nation I can't disclose right now. Despite both being new to this game, have managed to grasp the basics of Jaeger piloting thank you, no more questions please…" Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. The six Rangers and the Marshall soon left though they stuck around for some pictures as they left for Marshall Stacker Pentecost's office to be debriefed on the battle......... Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 5: Uneasy Aftermath > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 5: Uneasy Tension January 9, 2025 AD or (January 9, 3824 AD *Equestria Time*) After all six Rangers got to Marshall Stacker Pentecost's office, the Marshall of the PPDC looked around for a bit before sighing for a bit as he then spoke. "Herc, do you have any idea what a pain in the ass your son is?" "I believe so Marshall." Herc said with a nod. "Hey Marshall its cool, no citizens got hurt so, relax mate..." Chuck said. Marshall Stacker Pentecost got annoyed and spoke, "This could very well jeopardize Twilight and Flash's chance to return home which while you all heading back to the Shatterdome, I got a call from Princess Celestia about what happened there." "I hope they'll understand because we couldn't have predicted where those Changeling Dragons would've ended up Marshall." Raleigh said with a bit fear in him. "Making sure that no citizens got hurt was always in our minds during that time Marshall." Mako said. Flash signed and spoke, "Next time, let's figure out where we are at before we start fighting those monsters again." "Twilight, Flash both my son and I are sorry for the accidental damage to the castle okay right son?" Herc said. "Yes, we're sorry." Chuck said with reluctance. They then left which Stacker Pentecost dropped a bombshell on them which Twilight and Flash didn't want to be discussed until they were with the other Rangers in the Canteen or eating area; Princess Celestia was coming to the Shatterdome tomorrow, but she wasn't the only one. "Guys, my former friends, my former brother, and Trixie are coming as well with Princess Celestia." Twilight said to the Rangers. "Uh oh that's not good, I sure hope the damage wasn't that bad when you all went to Equestria to follow those dragons." Alexis said. Sasha nodded and spoke, "It'd be like my ex-boyfriend coming if I had one that wasn't dead by the Kaiju that is..." "Well this is just great, those dumb wankers coming to complain about us doing our job in which not many of us are left these days, ungrateful bastards..." Chuck said with a frown. "Yeah, this is unexpected indeed..." Raleigh said. "Twilight, Flash don't worry because none of us here won't let anything happen to either one of you two okay? Though a few of us don't see eye to eye all the time, in war, we all need to stand together and you two can count on that." Herc said. Twilight smiled and spoke, "Thanks guys and we'll tell you all about them so we can deal with them." After both Twilight and Flash gave every bit of detail about their former friends and family, they all went to bed for the visit which for some reason during the night, Twilight left her quarters and headed for Flash's. After knocking, Flash opened his door being clad only in his boxers with a book called American Sniper that Raleigh gave him recently under his left arm and wondering what was going on. "Twilight, what is it?" Flash asked. "I'm....I'm scared about tomorrow and I just wanted to spend the night with you if it's okay." Twilight said softly. Flash rolled his eyes and spoke, "Fine if you want to." "Thanks and put on a shirt!" Twilight shouted. "What? This is how I always slept when I wasn't in barracks as besides, ponies don't wear clothes, but since we're both human now, I'll let it be." Flash said sheeply. After Twilight got in, Flash put on a spare workout shirt which after Flash climbed into his bed, Twilight followed suit holding him close like when she would hold onto her now-ex brother Shining Armor during lighting storms as both later fell asleep. The next morning, both woke up to find each other cuddling together and still in the same bed still in their undergarments much to their relief. Twilight got up first and left for her quarters while Flash sat on his bed confused about what he was going to do after the Kaiju threat had ended as he was uncertain if he could be allowed back to his old home along with Twilight. Shrugging it off, he got up and got his things to shower while far away, the chariots of the visiting group were headed for the Shatterdome. When everything was all set up and ready at the Shatterdome, Marshall Stacker Pentecost headed up with a few security guards on him and waited for the group to arrive. It was a sunny day for a January day in Hong Kong, but it was then that the group of chariots arrived. Stacker Pentecost recognized Princess Celestia right away due to her get up while everyone else was in the descriptions Twilight and Flash gave. Rarity was dressed in an outfit not suited for an environment like this, Applejack was dressed in her typical cowgirl like outfit, Rainbow Dash was dressed like she was about to run a marathon, Fluttershy just had a simple sundress and saddles, Pinkie Pie had her striped shirt and jeans, Shining Armor wore a uniform that reminded the Marshall of the UK Prince William at his wedding, and Trixie had black jeans and her gray tank top with her signature purple cape and hat. The only real changes they had done to them by becoming human was that Rarity looked Italian, Rainbow Dash was Iranian, Fluttershy looked like she was from Israel, Pinkie Pie looked like someone who was African American, Applejack appeared to be a strong Caucasian female from the Deep South of the USA, Trixie looked like she came from the UK and was Chinese, Shining Armor looked Japanese, and lastly Princess Celestia reminded the Marshall of his late sister Luna Pentecost in terms of race and appearance. Stacker Pentecost didn't need to be a genius to see that this was going to be a tense meeting. The Marshall of the PPDC gave a polite nod and welcomed them to the Shatterdome. "Welcome Princess Celestia, we've been expecting you and your group." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. "Thank you, we've got much to discuss about the destruction or the stunt your soldiers did in Equestria." Princess Celestia said. The group after getting themselves used to their temporary human forms then followed Stacker Pentecost, but was stopped by security detail and to handover any weapons they may have on them until it was time to leave. They then headed to the lift which Newt and Herman came in with Changeling Dragon samples to study. "Alright then before we get moving I'm laying down some ground rules: Rule 1, no entering the Shatterdome hanger without my permission, Rule 2 is no violence against anyone here, Rule 3 is that the Rangers of Phoenix Ronin are to be left alone, and Rule 4 is that any infractions will be quick expulsion from the Shatterdome." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. "Very well then, Trixie; you and the rest of your groups are to go on a tour of the Shatterdome and learn something new. Shining Armor, you're with me." Princess Celestia said sternly. "Yes Princess..." Shining Armor said. "Very well then your highness, everyone we're going on a tour and getting used to walking bipedal..." Trixie said. On the other hand, the Rangers had finished eating breakfast and split apart which Flash was following Twilight to the K-Lab when Herman joined them. The three arrived at the K-Lab as Newt was surprised to see Twilight also wearing a kimono, but was for females as well which he figured was due to her magic. After about five minutes of working on Kaiju and Changeling Dragon samples, Newt proposed his idea of drifting with a Kaiju brain piece which both Phoenix Ronin pilots thought he was nuts along with the idea of drifting with a Changeling Dragon brain sample. It was then that both left, but Twilight was taking a bit longer than normal. After another five minutes, Twilight finally came out of the K-Lab which Flash spoke, "Come on, we're five minutes late for our training practice!" "I told you I needed five more minutes..." Twilight said. "Dissecting a Kaiju Category Lymph Glad taking five minutes yeah right." Flash said annoyed. While both were walking to their quarters to get their things to practice with, in another part of the Shatterdome, Trixie and the Main 5 were looking in the Drivesuit Room as Trixie recognized a Drivesuit being shown to them as Twilight's. The other Drivesuits the group thought looked cool and had their own style and taste. As they walked on, they failed to see a pair walking past them and heading to the Kwoon Room. It wasn't until they heard the familiar voices did they seem to notice as the two figures rounded the corner. The same could not be said of Trixie and the Main 5 as Rainbow Dash spoke, "Look, are those traitors getting back at Equestria?" "I wonder what evil plans they're cooking up now?" Rarity asked. "I still have a bad feeling about them especially Flash." Applejack said bitterly. "I don't know about them." Fluttershy said. Pinkie Pie suggested an idea and spoke, "Let's spy on those big meanies!" "Great idea Pinkie Pie let's do it..." Trixie said. They then proceeded to spy on the Phoenix Ronin pilots which unknown to them, the Russian pilots were following them having overheard the conversations which the Wei Tang Triplets soon joined them. Trixie and the Main 5 were walking behind Twilight and Flash wondering what were they up to. "What are they up to?" Rarity asked herself. Sasha snuck up on them and spoke, "Up to what?" The Equestrian group whipped around and saw Sasha behind them which her husband Alexis appeared as well which they were soon joined by the Wei Tang Triplets who all glared at them. Rainbow Dash flew up to the faces of the five humans and glared at them. "Who are you all?! Are you five responsible for the destruction in Equestria?! Are you in league with those two traitors!?!" Rainbow Dash asked. The five pilots from Russia and China looked annoyed before they all glared very harshly at the speedster making her back off which Sasha spoke after cracking her knuckles for intimidation. "One; my husband and I weren't there along with the Wei Tang brothers because our Jaegers were damaged and two; both Twilight and Flash are both valuable members of the PPDC or Pan Pacific Defense Corps." "Besides, all of us know what all of you did to both of them which makes the judgment that the UN leadership does look normal." Alexis said with a frown. "Also, if it weren't for them, my brothers and I would be dead along with the Russians so we own them our lives! Something that you dumbasses or bakas as Mako would put it forget along with the fact that all of you were all fooled by that insect queen and helped her achieve what she wanted against them, something that none of you even Flash's ex-wife want to admit! Hell, does that letter from that queen mean nothing? While we may not always see eye to eye on certain things, we don't take kindly to those who try to harm the handful of rangers that are left around these days, do you not get that bit?" Wei Tang Jin asked. His brothers both nodded as Alexis spoke while cracking his knuckles, "Besides, we're only being nice to them because of their circumstances of them becoming rangers as normally, we wouldn't care about them and look after ourselves. Unless all of you want to get kicked out of the Shatterdome or know what happens when us Rangers are mad, you keep those opinions to yourselves and leave them alone for they have better things to do than listen to more abusive verbal words from all of you." "Fine..." Trixie said. Meanwhile, Marshall Stacker Pentecost was busy with Princess Celestia and Shining Armor in the LOCCENT Mission Control Room that showed them a view of the Shatterdome hanger. He brought both up to speed with the Kaiju War and why Twilight and Flash were both rescued from their fates that led them to becoming the Rangers of the Phoenix Ronin Jaeger. "I'll be sure that the Australian pilots are held responsible for the mess they made, you can count on it. Twilight and Flash tried to warn them, but they're a stubborn pair especially Chuck Hansen though his dad Herc Hansen is more reasonable." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. "That's good to hear, where's that former sister of mine?" Shining Armor asked. Marshall Stacker Pentecost looked at Shining Armor before speaking, "She along with Flash have better things to do than face a verbal assault from you, yes you who's supposed to protect the citizens even those who stabbed Twilight and Flash along with those who were his allies quickly bailed on him the moment he stood up for Twilight's basic Civil Rights which you, that princess, and those who Flash fought with forgot and threw him under the bus along with jumping to conclusions on two separate bombing incidents whom you thought he was responsible for along with that stuff in the Griffin Kingdom." "Yeah, they both now have better friends who like family to them now and if you think otherwise, go fight the Kaiju yourselves..." Tendo Choi said while walking past the group. Mako then appeared and spoke to Stacker Pentecost, "Marshall, security guards are posted at the entrance to the Shatterdome hanger." Mako glared briefly at Shining Armor and Princess Celestia whom the latter knew it was from what she did to Twilight and Flash. The young Japanese woman then returned her gaze back to Marshall Stacker Pentecost to her his answer to what she just told him. "Good, anything else?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. "Nope other than the Wei Tang Triplets helping to fix Crimson Typhoon, the Russians are also helping to repair Cherno Alpha, Raleigh is helping to walk Max with Herc, and Chuck is painting the latest kills on Striker Eureka. As for the Phoenix Ronin pilots; training as usual." Mako said calmly. Mako left, but Shining Armor saw that the Japanese woman rolled her eyes at the mention of this Chuck which Marshall Stacker Pentecost spoke as the woman left the area. Shining Armor wondered if this place had their version of Rainbow Dash before Stacker Pentecost got his attention. "Her name is Mako Mori co-pilot of Gypsy Danger. Before you say anything, she didn't mean to damage the city of Canterlot along with Raleigh her co-pilot of Gypsy Danger. She also happens to be my adopted daughter whom I rescued years ago from the aftermath of a Kaiju attack in Tokyo, Japan which she went through something similar to Twilight and Flash of being rejected, but it had to do with her being a girl and being blamed for her parent's deaths on it which is full of BS if you ask me..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. On the other hand, despite security at the Shatterdome hanger the group led by Trixie was able to enter the Shatterdome's main hanger housing the Jaegers. "Holy cow! This is ah' massive!" Applejack shouted. They all looked around and saw the different things going on which while walking, they spotted a clock that looked like a timer above the entrance to the Shatterdome hanger for members of the PPDC. It was then that they spotted the three Jaegers that were in Equestria; Gypsy Danger, Striker Eureka which they saw a human painting something on its armor, and the new Jaeger Phoenix Ronin the latter which had colors of a Phoenix mixed with gray like the Drivesuits of its pilots. Two other Jaegers were also there which were Cherno Alpha and Crimson Typhoon. Crimson Typhoon's Conn-pod was being worked on while Cherno Alpha's Tessa Fists were being fixed up by the repair crews for each Jaeger. It was then however that Chuck Hansen having finished painting Striker Eureka's latest kills took notice of the uninvited guests to the hanger and made his way down which took about a few minutes from where he was at. "Oh look if it isn't Twilight's former friends! You know that only PPDC personal are allowed it so, why are you bloody dumbass wankers in here?" Chuck asked while crossing his arms. Just then, Raleigh and Herc with Max in tow came into the Shatterdome hanger and they too took notice of the uninvited guests as well. Max the bulldog got all excited and somehow, got free from Raleigh and started to run towards the Equestrian group. "Hey! Get back here Max!" Herc shouted while running after the dog. Fluttershy saw the dog and got excited which she spoke, "Oh my gosh! He's so cute!" Fluttershy then bent down and started to pet the bulldog much to the confusion of many in the Shatterdome hanger including Herc and Chuck as the yellow pegasi spent time with the dog before it went back to Herc. Raleigh then spoke, "Hey to you idiots what are you all doing here for you all should know that only PPDC are allowed in here. Also, I've heard about the things that both Twilight and Flash did before coming which you all should be ashamed about for they cared about everyone around them and we know the truth of what happened so, unless you want to get kicked out you leave the pilots of Phoenix Ronin alone. Also Max is the pet of the Hansens." "How nice and noble of you ponies if you weren't all selfish that all of you were willing to throw Flash under the bus for just asking for more time for a more proper investigation mates." Herc said with a frown. Security personal arrived at the Shatterdome hanger and escorted the ponies out, but not before Chuck decided to insult the intruders for what they did to Twilight and Flash. Everyone else wasn't surprised by this on the other hand. "Hey you ponies! If you think Twilight and Flash are both going to just drop everything and return back to a land that hates them now you're sadly mistaken you backstabbing, dumb, arrogant, apathetic, egotistical, dumbass wankers!" Meanwhile, Twilight's former friends found where Twilight and Flash were at and now were watching the pair train while a samurai instructor stood nearby to be sure they got the moves right. The instructor then left leaving the duo to continue training which they saw Flash teach Twilight some CQC moves. It was then that the training eventually ended as both pilots each took a towel to clean off the sweat on themselves from their training session. "Well now, that went well." Twilight said. "Agreed so what are you going to do now?" Flash asked. "I'm going to do a bit of work in the K-Lab what about you?" Twilight asked. Flash held his bokken wooden sword and replied, "Going to do some quick training moves before checking on the Jaeger." Twilight nodded and for some reason instead of leaving, she stayed and watched Flash train with his bokken sword that came to the Shatterdome earlier in the morning from the Japanese UN representative as he pointed out in a letter; if Twilight and Flash were to pilot a Jaeger that looked like a samurai, they'd train like a samurai which both had no problem with. Outside on the other hand, Trixie's group watched as they were plotting. "So any ideas?" Trixie asked. "I say we take out Flash as he's the bigger threat..." Rarity said. "I ah' agree with y'all. What do you think Trixie?" Applejack asked quietly. Trixie thought about it for a minute before speaking, "I agree with that idea; take out the fallen angel Flash before we take out the main threat which is Twilight." "Finally, some action...." Rainbow Dash said. But unknown to the ponies, Raleigh who was taking a walk overheard the attempt and quickly contacted Marshall Stacker Pentecost as Twilight and Flash left with the ponies following them behind them threateningly on the chance to strike both of them. "Marshall, Twilight's former Equestrian friends are plotting to murder her and Flash Sentry!" "Then you and the other rangers need to stop them before it’s too late. The last thing we need is a pair of new rangers being killed because of old wounds!" "Roger that sir!" Raleigh quickly contacted the other rangers who quickly assembled as Twilight and Flash continued to walk with the Equestrians walking behind them which as the duo turned around a corner, the Wei Tang Triplets appeared followed by the Hansens, Mako, Raleigh, and the Kaidonovsky couple. "You want to mess with Twilight and Flash?! You'll have to go through us first as we've stated before if it wasn't for the pilots of Phoenix Ronin, my brothers and I would've been dead! Same goes for the Russians!" Wei Tang Jin shouted. "Comrades, what did we say about hurting our new fellow rangers?" Alexis asked as he glared at the ponies. "To you, neither Twilight nor Flash may no longer by your friends or comrades, but that doesn't give you the right to harm either one of them especially when one of them was a hero of your land...While we may not care about what they are, they are needed to end the Kaiju War..." Sasha said with a dark glare. Chuck sent a death glare at the Equestrians as he spoke, "You bloody dumbass wankers can't even admit your own mistakes because we Rangers of the PPDC or Pan Pacific Defense Corps have seen the letter that this so-called-Queen Chrysalis sent to you wankers admitting to what she did and that you can't get those things through your thick, bloody skulls...Hell, I would drop you all like the Kaiju shit that you are all...and the only reason I'm being nice to either one of them is because of the Marshall and my father...." It was then that Flash spoke, "Rangers, I'll handle these jokers though I appreciate the support for Twilight and I." "Are you sure mate? These bloody wankers are dead now for trying to mess with us!" Chuck shouted while giving a death glare. "You all want to fight us? Eh, bad move..." Applejack said. "All of you against us? Get real..." Rainbow Dash said arrogantly seconds later. Flash clapped his hands to get everyone's attention and spoke, "You meet me in the Kwoon Room." The group followed Flash to the said room as once at the Kwoon Room, Flash sat on the mat shirtless like a Samurai preparing for a duel while the Equestrians filed in as the Rangers stood off to the side to watch. "This is the room? Geez this could use some decoration now that I fully see it now...." Rarity said with disgust. "Cut the chatter as we have a fight coming up...." Trixie said. Flash ended his Samurai mediation and spoke, "You tried to kill Twilight and I even after what she has done for all of you so, prepare to fight with honor and for your family’s honor!" The first to fight Flash was Rainbow Dash who charged forward and tried to deliver a left kick to Flash's head, but Rainbow Dash didn't know was that the Rangers watching saw that move coming which was predictable to Herc whom was a former member of his country's Air Force. "This super fast kick will finish you!" Rainbow Dash shouted. Flash saw it coming due to his training along with the speedster not fully grasping human combat and using the momentum of the kick, grabbed Rainbow Dash's left leg and threw her which the brash Pegasus found herself embedded in the wall behind Flash. Flash shook his head at the foolishness. "Reckless and dumb...and above all, very stupid..." Flash said. "Um little help here?" Rainbow Dash asked. Fluttershy moved to help Rainbow Dash and spoke, "Don't worry, I'll help you." Flash saw what she was trying to do and intercepted the shy Pegasus from reaching Rainbow Dash who had her upper part of herself stuck in the wall on the other side which was the K-lab much to Newt and Herman's confusion. "What is this? A cartoon?" Herman asked. On the other hand, the former Royal Guard knocked out the shy Pegasi pony as gently as he could before turning to face the other challengers. "Hey over here ya monster!" Applejack shouted while getting Flash's attention. Flash then ran, but stopped so he could talk, "Hey Rarity, you have a stain on your coat." Rarity freaked out and spoke, "Where?!" Flash took the chance and knocked her out using a right upper cut punch. Trixie saw this and decided to use a spell against the ex-Royal Guard while the others distracted him. This could be her chance to get payback against Twilight for showing her up against the Ursa Minor even though Snips and Snails were responsible for the incident in the first place. "Girls keep that beast distracted while I summon a spell!" Trixie shouted. "Got it!" Applejack and Pinkie Pie shouted together. However, Flash saw what they were trying to do and Flash raced to it which Flash jumped, did a side wall run, and delivered a flying kick to Lyra sending the Mint Green Unicorn flying to another wall knocking her out cold. He turned and soon saw himself staring down the two Earth ponies which Pinkie Pie had her Party Cannon while Applejack had a bunch of rotten apples that she got from Pinkie Pie mostly likely. "Have taste of my Party Cannon!" Pinkie Pie shouted. "Here's some rotten apples ya varmint!" Applejack seconds later. Flash just dodged both the apples and the shot from the Party Cannon which Flash landed in between them and grabbed both of their heads which he knocked them out by making them hit each other, but not too seriously. With just one left, he ran up to Trixie, did a flip, and disappeared behind Trixie whom the magician couldn't see his face due to him moving his head every time she tried to look him in the eye. "Show me your face coward!" Trixie shouted. Flash then whipped around, grabbed Trixie, and pinned her to a wall before he spoke, "If anyone here is the coward, IT'S YOU!!! You're nothing, but a show off pony that is only second-rate to Twilight in terms of Magical skill and ability to harness the element of Magic. You're nothing compared to Twilight and I which even though I'm no longer a Royal Guard and now a human, I still can kick your ass! What you tried to do to Twilight and I make me disgusted at all of you for your inability to admit your screw ups." Flash then pulled out a knife which Trixie spoke, "Is this the end of me?" "Now DIE!" Flash shouted. To Trixie's surprise, the knife only grazed the left side of her face leaving a very light cut which she then fainted from this attack. After she passed out, Flash went and pulled Rainbow Dash out of her predicament before knocking her out quietly. Just then, Shining Armor appeared wondering what had just transpired as Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack and Trixie were down on the floor and were just now getting back up. "What's going on?" Shining Armor asked. Flash sheathed his knife and spoke while looking at Shining Armor, "Your fake sister or show off pony tried to kill Twilight and I along with those who she once considered friends. Let's just put this out right there like the Scout from Team Fortress 2 which Raleigh once told me one time: Grass grows, Birds fly, Sunshine's, and brother I can hurt people! I'm still a force of nature despite my current form. They're lucky I'm holding back for their sake and my own because if I was going all out on them, they'd be freaking dead right now. What they did or try to do was completely dishonorable which if I were them along with you, they should leave before I show what I true can do when I have my anger at its peak or when I don't hold back." "Don't worry Flash for I already have that in mind..." Everyone looked to see Marshall Stacker Pentecost standing nearby looking very stern at what had just taken place which he then spoke again. "As of now I, Marshall Stacker Pentecost of the Pan Pacific Defense Corps hereby decree by my word that the ponies Trixie, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash are to be expelled from the Shatterdome for entering the Shatterdome hanger without permission and for trying to murder the pilots of Phoenix Ronin. Also....." Marshall Stacker Pentecost paused before speaking, "The pilots of Striker Eureka and Gypsy Danger are ordered to help clean up the mess they made in Canterlot and Ponyville." The Marshall then left the room which Princess Celestia spotted him leaving the area prompting her to go after him and shouting at him. "Marshall Stacker Pentecost, could we talk about this for one minute!" Princess Celestia used her magic to get the Marshall to stop and made him turn so she could face him which she stopped him near the elevator upon which Stacker Pentecost just looked at the monarch knowing what was going to come and he was ready for it as he dealt with this before. "Look Marshall, I take full responsibility for what happened just now, but why is Flash here? You saw yourself what he did right? I admit what I did was wrong by banishing Twilight and Flash the latter for objecting to what I was doing to Twilight. Also, I know and admit that it was the fault of Queen Chrysalis for causing that spell to fail in the Griffin Kingdom which lead to Twilight and Flash banished which I know I made a bad deci-" Princess Celestia didn't finish as Stacker Pentecost interrupted her by waving his left hand calmly looked at her before he then spoke to the ruler of the Day calmly. "One don't you ever touch me like that again. Two don't you ever touch me like that again. Now, listen I take full responsibility for what happened in Equestria, but that doesn't give you or any of those ponies an excuse to come here and cause trouble at the last remaining Shatterdome. Things are already complicated enough as it is and we don't want any more especially from those who refuse to admit their error in judgment to Twilight and Flash's actions. As punishment for their stunt, I'm ordering those ponies to assist with the repairs of Cherno Alpha and Crimson Typhoon which if they agree to that, I'll let this slide, but if they try something like this again I'll have them stand in front of a firing squad or as Kaiju bait." Stacker Pentecost then pulled out the same letter from the Changeling Queen and spoke, "Also, I can have this letter published further causing humiliation for you and those ponies. Do you want that?" Princess Celestia looked down in shame and replied, "No sir." "Good..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Several hours later, the Equestria group left though Princess Celestia was forced to tell an agreement she made with the Stacker Pentecost; if Flash and Twilight ended the Kaiju War she'd allow them back which she reluctantly agreed to. After the group had left, Flash found himself looking at Phoenix Ronin Jaeger alone when Twilight appeared and spoke to the warrior. "Deep in thought?" "Yes...." Flash said softly. After sitting down with both dinner trays, Twilight and Flash looked up while eating and saw the Jaeger Phoenix Ronin, their Jaeger being serviced which Twilight felt very grateful that Flash had defended her that she wanted to show him her thanks. "Hey Flash..." Twilight said. "What is it?" Flash asked. Twilight then leaned forward, gave him a hug and then, a kiss on his left check that made them both blush a bit to which Flash then asked in confusion. "What was that for?" "For saving me and for standing up for me again...." Twilight said with a slight blush. "Of course, that's what comrades do...." Flash said. Both looked on as they ate their meals while on the horizon, more things would come..............in the most unexpected way................ Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 6: Spark of Hope? > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 6: Hope Two weeks later...... January 23, 2025 AD A lone pink alicorn was soaring in the raining skies searching for a certain unicorn and her friend as she spoke to herself as she flew with an escort to ensure she didn’t get too far. "I just hope that Twilight and Flash are okay.” Then a massive mechanical eagle flew past the group which unknown to her was the Jaeger Phoenix Ronin in its flight mode that was returning to the Hong Kong Shatterdome after a recon patrol mission. "Hope it leads me to the two." Cadence said to herself. The alicorn and her escort soon followed the Jaeger carefully as not to get its attention. Eventually, the Hong Kong Shatterdome came into view as the Jaeger Phoenix Ronin transformed back into its humanoid mode entering the place. “Hope it is the right place….” Cadence said. Princess Cadence wearing a yellow raincoat and goggles over her baby blue sundress and golden hoof shoes landed at the Shatterdome while her escort landed with her which were a dozen Pegasus guards in Crystal Empire armor as they all became human seconds later. Moments later, a PPDC soldier appeared at the entrance to the Shatterdome wondering who was here as he then spoke to the princess of Love and her group. "Ma'am, state your business as this area is off limits to non-PPDC personal.” "Excuse me for the rudeness, but I'm Princess Cadence of the Crystal Empire. With me are is members of my Royal Guard assigned to protect me, have you seen Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry?” Cadence said. The PDDC solider then spoke, "Hold on for one moment please. Marshall Pentecost, there's a mystery lady looking for Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry with a group of her guards." "Are they here to cause trouble or something?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. The PPDC soldier looked at Cadence and repeated the question. The sole ruler of the Crystal Empire shook her head meaning no before Cadence to tell her reasons for coming. Cadence explained that following the attempt on the lives of Twilight and Flash after the details of the letter from Queen Chrysalis came to light along with the truth of the supposed additional attempts at Equestria’s citizens. However as Cadence further explained, the leaders of Equestria despite these revelations coming to light, they refused to let the duo back into Equestria much to her anger prompting her to go after them herself. "Very well then, give us a few moments please as we’ll send someone to greet you." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Cadence nodded before the PPDC solider spoke, "Um, do you need an umbrella miss?" "No thanks I'm good." Cadence said as she summoned a shield around herself. About thirty minutes later, Cadence saw the familiar face of her favorite mare as the PPDC solider stood nearby. Twilight ran up to Cadence which Cadence did the same. "Cadence!" Twilight shouted. "Twilight!" Cadence shouted a second later. It was then that they sang together, "Sunshine! Sunshine! Ladybugs awake! Clap your hands and do a little shake!" Both laughed as Twilight spoke, "Cadence, what are you doing here?" "After I heard about what happened in the Griffin Kingdom and the events that followed including the attempt on you which, I went looking for you and Flash. My stubborn, stuck up, half-witted, scruffy looking idiot of an Aunt Celestia refused to let either you or Flash back in protest so they joined me speaking of which, where is he?" Cadence asked. It was then that Mako appeared and looked at Princess Cadence before looking at her escort with some skepticism before she then spoke up in Japanese. "Twilight-chan, who's that?" "Let's get inside first okay." Twilight said. Then, the group entered the Shatterdome as then, they all rode the elevator down into the massive facility as Mako looked at the ruler of the Crystal Empire and felt a bit more at ease with her compared to Princess Celestia. After meeting up with them, Twilight introduced Cadence to Mako by speaking first to the co-pilot of Gypsy Danger as the elevator rode downwards. "Mako, this is Princess Mi Morie Cadenza or Cadence of the Crystal Empire who's married to-" Twilight didn't finish when Cadence spoke, "Sorry Twilight, but I'm no longer with your brother or former brother as I've left him after like I've said before hearing the attempt on your life and that of Flash's as well." "Holy!?! Seriously Cadence?!" Twilight asked in shock. "Sucks to be him and now he'll learn the hard way of what it's like to essentially lose things you love when you make dumbass choices. What else is new? Flash said coldly. "I've also become estranged from my aunt Celestia for objecting to the banishment of you Twilight and Flash's as well." explained Cadence. Just then Herc walking with Max came up to the group, looked at Cadence and her guards with curiosity and uncertainty, and then spoke up. "Twilight, who's the pink pony?" "Oh, it's just Cadence who cared for me when I was young..." Twilight said. "And that old dog is Hercules Hansen or Herc Hansen co-pilot of the Australia Jaeger Striker Eureka. Want to meet the other rangers Cadence?" Flash asked. Herc chuckled at this as the four with Max in tow entered the Shatterdome hanger. The facility was massive to the now solo ruler of the Crystal Empire. "Got to say that this place is massive..." Cadence said. "It is because at its height it once housed up to 30 Jaegers in five bays which is six per bay like the others across the Pacific Rim here, but now it's just five Jaegers now and behind you above the entrance is the War Clock which is reset after every Kaiju attack; keeps everyone focused..." Flash said. "Didn't know it was that bad..." Cadence said while walking up to the Rangers. Herc nodded and spoke, "It is that bad as this is the only Shatterdome still open as the others across the Pan Pacific have been shutdown with a couple being given to private buyers while the Los Angeles one became part of a stupid wall of Life..." Then Mako spoke, "At one point as Flash-kun said, there used to be about 30 Jaegers in service at the height of the Jaeger program, Jaeger means hunter in German while Kaiju is Japanese for monster. Sadly, up until Phoenix Ronin's activation there were only four Jaegers left which were at first Crimson Typhoon, Cherno Alpha, Striker Eureka, and Gypsy Danger the latter I pilot with Raleigh Becket while the others including Coyote Tango a Mark 1 Japanese Jaeger for example that Stacker Pentecost or my adopted father rescued me from a Kaiju attack years ago have been destroyed by Kaiju." "How?" Cadence asked. "The Kaiju are adapting quickly so much so that Jaegers after Gypsy Danger's fight against the Kaiju Knifehead started falling faster than they could be built and launched. It got very bad to the point that the UN or United Nations pulled the plug on the Jaeger program and diverted funding to the Wall of Life project which was a bloody useless wall that was demonstrated when my son and I took down the Kaiju attacking Sydney, Australia a while back..." Herc said. "Sounds like most of the Canterlot Eilte snobs including Blueblood..." Cadence said. Everyone in the Shatterdome hanger laughed at the remark because of how true it was in an ironic sense of the word. It was then that the tour of the Hong Kong Shatterdome hanger began which started with the Jaeger Crimson Typhoon looking proud as ever despite its near destruction two weeks back. "Crimson Typhoon; Mark 4 Jaeger from China. That three-armed beast has three saw blades, a plasma caster, full titanium hull; no alloys, and fifty diesel engine per muscle strand. That red bad boy is piloted by the Wei Tang Triplets who live around here and are three brothers who pilot the only Jaeger that has a neuro handshake for three people. They've saved Hong Kong Port eight times and have killed seven Kaiju and one Changeling Dragon thanks to Twilight and I. The Jaeger is famous for the 'Thundercloud' attack..." Flash said while point to the Jaeger. The group saw the triplets playing basketball as usual who paused briefly to look at the group which Cadence saw the three show the Chinese bow which Flash and Twilight returned before the brothers resumed their game. A loud sound attracted the group which Twilight and Flash soon took their guests to the source; Cherno Alpha and its Ukrainian Hard House music. "Over across from Crimson Typhoon is Cherno Alpha from Russia; last of the Mark 1 Jaegers in service and the oldest still active. Tesla Fists, Incinerator Turbines, and brute strength make this a brutal titan. That big bad boy is piloted by the couple Sasha and Alexis Kaidonovsky of Russi who are a married couple who kick ass together." Twilight said while pointing to the green Jaeger. Cadence heard the loud music and asked, "Could they turn it down?" Sasha looked over and replied, "Hey Pinky Princess, if you got a problem with Ukrainian Hard House, you got a problem with life and if you have a problem with life, we can solve that." Twilight looked at Cadence and replied, "That happens a lot so, and you should get use to it as they used it to wake us up on our first day of training." Twilight then pointed to the Jaeger silver gray Jaeger standing next to Crimson Typhoon's right side and spoke as the group stopped for a bit. "Striker Eureka, a Mark 5 Jaeger from Australia. Only Mark 5 in service which Phoenix Ronin was supposed to be a Mark 5, but was changed to a Mark 6 during construction. Armed with quick piloting skill by its pilots, Stinger Blades, Brass Knuckles, and Anti-Kaiju Missile launcher, that titan is piloted by Hercules or Herc Hansen and his son Chuck Hansen." Herc nodded with Pride as Chuck came up to the group from behind Striker Eureka's left foot and spoke with his arms crossed looking very skeptical of Cadence and her group. "Hey old man who are these bloody wankers with you, Mako, Twilight, and Flash? Are they more trouble makers trying to cause trouble like that last group tried to do?" Twilight looked at Chuck before replying, "No Chuck, this is Princess Cadence, ruler of the Crystal Empire who used to care for me when I was little so she's good. The group of ponies with her are the Royal Crystal Guard that are meant to protect her. She came after Flash and I after the Royal Sisters refused to let us back along with the rest of the nobles of Equestria." "Suits, ties, and flashy smiles that's what nearly all politicians are…” Herc said. "More like stupid f***ers..." Alexis said while nearby. "Or legion of Dumbasses!" Wei Tang Hu shouted with his brothers nodding with him. Everyone chuckled as Twilight pointed to Gypsy Danger next to Cherno Alpha's right and spoke, "That old dog a bit younger than Striker Eureka is Gypsy Danger. A restored Mark 3 Jaeger from the United States of America piloted by Raleigh Becket and Mako Mori. That Jaeger is armed with two Plasma Caster Cannons and a pair of Chain-Swords." Then finally Twilight pointed at the Jaeger she and Flash flew and spoke, "That right there is Phoenix Ronin a Mark 6 Jaeger from Japan. Initially conceived as Mark 5 Jaeger like Striker Eureka but changed to a Mark 6 during its construction up until the UN pulled the plug on the Jaeger Program leaving it unfinished until Flash and I came along by using my magic into a Samurai-looking Jaeger. It’s the only Jaeger that can fly and transform along with the armor being made out of get this; Adamantium and Vibranium alloys which that's all that was found on this Earth. It's armed with a pair of Chain-Swords, a pair of Plasma Caster Cannons, a anti-Kaiju Katana Sword, anti-Kaiju Tanto Dagger, two sets of Missile launchers, flare launchers, Wolverine Silver Knuckles, and anti-Kaiju Naginata staff weapon." Cadence and her guards walked over to the massive Jaeger to get a better look at the towering machine. It was then that Twilight asked if they wanted to see the K-Labs which they all agreed to, but upon arriving to the labs a Kaiju Dung sample landed in Cadence's mane by mistake. "EWWWWWW GROSS!!!!!!!" Cadence shouted in disgust. "NEWT!!" Twilight and Flash shouted together. "Sorry about that! I'll take care of it no worries!!" Newt said while hastily removing the dung. After the dung sample was removed Newt looked at the guests and asked while Cadence gave him an annoyed looked before calming down. "Twilight, Flash who's the pink lady and who are these armored warriors?" "The pink lady is Princess Cadence an alicorn who used to care for me when I was little along with being the ruler of the Crystal Empire and those are her Crystal Royal Guards." replied Twilight. After the explanation was told Herman, was scratching his head while Newt looked confused when one of the Crystal Royal Guards then decided to speak up. "So, what's going here?" "We're researching Kaiju samples and don't mind Newt because he's a Kaiju Groupie he loves Kaiju..." Herman said with narrowed eyes. Newt glared and replied, "Hey now I don't love them, I research them and unlike most I want to see one live and up close one day." "Then why do you have tattoos of them on you then?" Herman asked with a frown. Flash decided to break up the tension by speaking up, "Okay and let’s talk about the K-Lab before continuing on shall we?" After the K-Labs were explained, the tour group went on to the rest of the Shatterdome which was the Drivesuit Room, LOCCENT Mission Control Center, Kwoon Room, Canteen or Mess Hall, and other facilities including the Communications Room which by the end of the day, the Crystal Empire group left leaving a new feeling of new resolve for Twilight and Flash. For the next six months, the five remaining Jaegers tried their best to defend the Pacific Rim and destroy the breach, but so far nothing even Flash was stumped. In the meantime, Twilight and Flash racked up kills while both Rangers gave something these group of humans needed; hope that was sorely needed. With that being said, the other rangers started to drift apart the Equestrian duo that stemmed from them thinking that they weren’t giving them the hope they were seeking compared to the days when Twilight and Flash first joined up. The teams were still together as it was war but however, it was becoming clear that they only times the Ranger teams from Russia, China and Australia except for Herc who were slowly becoming cold to them and only being nice when the Marshall was around or when the media was present. The biggest clue came from when one day, a good number of Rangers sat away from them except for Raleigh, Mako and Herc at separate tables though the Marshall reminded them that they should be easier on the Equestrian duo as they would have to deal with Cadence if she got wind of anything bad they did to Twilight and Flash. What no one didn’t realize was that more help would arrive................ Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 7: Unexpected Help > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 7: New Jaegers and insight info July 21, 2025 (3:00 AM) The Kaiju Alert system blared in the Hong Kong Shatterdome and blared out a warning to all active Rangers and their Jaegers including Phoenix Ronin. "Warning! Jaeger Phoenix Ronin to deploy immediately! Kaiju Movement detected! Category IV! Codename Mongoose!" Twilight instantly sprang up from her bed that sent her sheets flying a bit along with her pillow and started to wake up Flash while quickly speaking to him. "Flash wake up! Movement in the breach and we're being deployed! Flash just yawned in his boxers as he got up and sat on his bed as Twilight continued to speak while still clad in her undergarments while getting dressed. "Biggest Kaiju Category IV yet, Codenamed: Mongoose!" "What time is it?" Flash asked. "Three." Twilight said as he was putting on his pants. Flash then spoke, "Am? Seriously?" "Yep and come on Flash that Kaiju isn't going to kill itself so, let's go and bag our 9th kill to date! We’re going to tie Azure Defiant’s record!" Twilight shouted. Flash grumbled as he got up while Twilight got the last bit of her clothing on which Flash got to a part of their quarters to get properly changed which upon them being found out of getting closer, Marshall Stacker Pentecost had both Rangers share a room to help improve the Drift time. "Hey Twily…." Flash said softly. "What is it?" Twilight asked. "Don't get cocky." Flash said. Twilight smiled as Flash got dressed and five minutes later, both Rangers were in the Drivesuit Room getting their Drivesuits put on them. Once that was done, they soon found themselves in the Conn-pod of their Jaeger getting ready to deploy as the Jaeger’s AI spoke up. "Initiating launch operations, Phoenix Ronin…" It was then that Tendo Choi came online and spoke to them, "Good Morning you two!" "Tendo, how's it going my man?" Flash asked. "How did that boys night out with the Wei Tang Triplets, the Hansens, and Alexis go for you?" Twilight asked. "Oh it was fun, but word of advice; never make a bad sexual joke when a hooker is in the area for you'll get in trouble!" Tendo Choi said with a nervous laugh. Both Rangers laughed and Flash spoke, "Dude, you're going to get serious whacked one day!" "Alright let's focus and prepare for the drop in ten seconds..." Twilight said. The Conn-Pod was soon dropped onto the Jaeger's body which upon contact, the Jaeger was completed after the Conn-Pod was secured. With that done, the Jaeger was moved outside as the Rangers inside made the final preparations. "Alright Rangers prepare for Neural Handshake..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said sternly. "Staring Neural Handshake in 15 seconds..." Tendo Choi said as he worked. Inside the Jaeger Flash looked at Twilight and spoke, "Ready to step inside of my head Twily?" "Please you first, age before beauty you big Olaf..." Twilight said. Flash rolled his eyes just seconds later, the Neural Handshake happened which they saw of the memories of each other flowing both good and bad including embarrassing childhood moments as well. Due to the fact they've gotten so used to it, this was just routine for them. "Neural Handshake holding strong and steady..." Tendo Choi said. "Left hemisphere calibrating..." Flash said while in the Jaeger. "Right hemisphere calibrating..." Twilight said a second later. After the Jaeger was calibrated like normal as both Twilight and Flash had gotten used to it and operating the Jaeger as Rangers of the PPDC, Marshall Stacker Pentecost spoke to the duo. "Alright you two, this Category IV is the biggest one yet so use extreme caution." "Yes sir." Flash said. Twilight looked at Flash after the line went silent and gave him a look before the co-pilot of Phoenix Ronin then spoke to the former Royal Guard. "You know what comes next right?" "Twilight I'm in your brain so I know okay..." Flash said. Twilight smiled and spoke, "Let's go fishing then! Here we go! Put your back into it!" "Worry about yourself ya nerd!" Flash shouted. Far away however, an explosion of various energies that formed into a portal opened and out stepped several Jaegers that at one point, were lost forever which the first Jaeger, which one of them looked like a cross between Gypsy Danger and a Robot from a boxing movie, looked around and looked at his other companions including a pink Jaeger. "Okay, we're free now so I wonder where are we?" "Don't ask us amigo because my sisters and I are just as confused as the rest of us including Azure Defiant here.” "Guys this is Sierra Vigilant, I've picked up not just a Jaeger signature, but also a Kaiju Signature as well so let's go investigate." While the team of Jaegers moved out, Phoenix Ronin on the other hand had arrived at the last known location of the Kaiju Mongoose. So far, the rangers weren't finding anything yet, but then in the storm they were in the Kaiju suddenly appeared. As its code-name implied it looked like a mongoose, but it looked like a crossbreed with an Alligator and a Velociraptor while looking like a mongoose and was something out of hell's dominion. The Kaiju tried to take a swipe at the Jaeger, but quick thinking prevented them from getting hit. "Firing Plasma Cannons now." Flash said. "Firing now..." Twilight said seconds later. After avoiding another strike, the Jaeger after ascending into the air fired its Plasma Cannons, which Tendo Choi far away detected as he then spoke. "Discharge from the Cannons." "Phoenix, what the hell's going on?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. "Job done, bagged our ninth kill, and heading back to base..." Twilight said. "Good job and head back to base..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said sternly. But then back at the Shatterdome Tendo Choi noticed something on his holographic map and without hesitating for a second, quickly grabbed the communication system and quickly spoke. "Kaiju signature is rising! That Kaiju is still alive!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost quickly spoke, "Phoenix! That thing is still kicking, keep your eyes open!" Back out in the field, the Jaeger was looking around for the Kaiju when the creature jumped out of the ocean and tried to grab the Jaeger's head which at the same time far away, the group of mysterious Jaegers saw this and came up with an ambush plan to save the Japanese Jaeger. Inside the Conn-Pod, it was very stressful though Flash was handling it a bit better than Twilight for some reason. "Twilight! You know what to do!" Flash shouted. "Right! I got this!" Twilight said while activating the left Plasma Cannon. But then the Kaiju saw the move coming used its sharp horned teeth and with one swift motion, bit the lower left arm off causing Twilight to clutch her left arm and scream in pain. In the Shatterdome, Tendo Choi reported the left arm Plasma Cannon went cold. Flash saw this and went into action. "I got this bastard!" Flash shouted while activating the right Plasma Cannon. But the Kaiju was quick and quickly severed the lower right arm before using some gak from its teeth to prevent the shoulder missiles from firing. Inside the Conn-Pod, both Rangers thought that this was the end for the both of them and both each saw each other’s regrets: Twilight's was not making amends to her friends and family while Flash's was not making things right for his bad habit of masturbating to porn magazines. "Well it looks like we're both boned..." Flash said sadly. "Yes and Flash, I was fortunate to have meet you. Also, I want you to hear this: I......always had a soft spot for you!" Twilight shouted. Flash blushed a bit and replied, "Truth is, I've been honored to have met you. Also, I accidentally destroyed one of your books when I was doing some outdoor cooking during the fall one time sorry!!" "What!?! You did that to my book on Camping!?!" Twilight shouted. Just before the end could come, two rail cannon shots came out of the blue along with four Plasma shots and three missiles which struck the Kaiju causing it to stumble away from the stricken Jaeger as they saw a mysterious purple Jaeger then appear and punched the Kaiju further away. Five more Jaegers appeared which one looked like Optimus Prime from Transformers, but Jaeger sized , one looked similar to Gypsy Danger though it was pink, another was dark blue in color that was a fusion between Gyspy Danger and Cherno Alpha, one was silver with bits of red, and another looking like a wrestler warrior though it had four arms as she heard voices. "Leave our mother---ing friends alone!" "You want to mess with them El Cockroach? You mess with us as well amigo!” "You're in big trouble you damn bloody Kaiju!" Twilight and Flash saw the mysterious purple Jaeger pull out a gun which they heard one of them speak while rushing the Kaiju in a hurry. "Arming the KSG Shotgun!" Back at the Shatterdome, Tendo Choi noticed more Jaeger signatures and spoke with shock as his mind tried to wrap around this sudden rush of reinforcements of Jaegers. "Third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth signatures detected.......my.......god........it's........Noisy Boy, Azure Defiant, Pink Lion, Musketeer V, Sierra Vigilant, and El Tornado........Marshall...." "What?! I thought those Jaegers were destroyed?! Noisy Boy the Japanese Mark 4 Jaeger, Azure Defiant the Filipino Mark 4.5 Jaeger, Pink Lion the UK Mark 4 Jaeger, Musketeer V the France Mark 3.5 Jaeger, Sierra Vigilant the Mark 5 Canadian Jaeger, and El Tornado the Mexican Mark 2 Jaeger…" Stacker Pentecost said stunned. Back out on the battlefield despite getting damaged, Phoenix Ronin was able to still work though they saw the four-armed Jaeger clear off the gak off the shoulder missiles allowing the Jaeger to fight back a little bit. Working with the mystery Jaegers, the Jaeger put down the Kaiju for good which once that was done, Marshall Stacker Pentecost contacted the mystery Jaegers starting with Noisy Boy. "Noisy Boy, where the hell have you been the last five years? Same goes for the other Jaegers which are El Tornado, Musketeer V, Sierra Vigilant, Pink Lion and Azure Defiant..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said sternly. One of the pilots of the pack of mystery Jaegers then proceeded to contact Marshall Stacker Pentecost as the others kept watch for other Kaiju. "The three of us were fighting a Kaiju when a mysterious portal appeared sucking three of us in while the other three each were on patrols in the northern part of the Pacific one day when they got lost in a storm and fell into the same mystery portal that caused all of us were in suspend animation before we got freed which next thing we all know, we come saving a Jaeger from a Kaiju." "Okay, who are you guys?" Flash asked. The Jaegers looked at Phoenix Ronin as one of them spoke, "I'm H20 Delirious and my partner-in-crime is Vanoss. We pilot the Japanese Mark 4 Jaeger Noisy Boy. That four-armed Jaeger is El Tornado a Mexico Mark 2 Jaeger piloted by four sisters who share the same last name Del Toro which the ladies are Bianca, Lily, Jasmine, and Marina. The Optimus Prime-like Mark 5 Philippians Jaeger is Azure Defiant piloted by the husband and wife duo Victor and Rayne." Flash then spoke, "My name is Flash Sentry, a former resident of Equestria." "I'm Twilight Sparkle also a former resident of Equestria..." Twilight said. "Well then amigos, welcome to the PPDC." Marina Del Toro said warmly. "No need for that for Flash and I have been members of the PPDC for the last six to seven months." Twilight said calmly. Flash nodded and spoke, "Alright then let's head on back to the Shatterdome to explain everything." "Wait which one because last I recalled, Noisy Boy and El Tornado were both at the Panama City Shatterdome while Pink Lion and Musketeer V were at the Sydney Shatterdome with Striker Eureka, and Azure Defiant and Sierra Vigilant were both stationed at the Anchorage Shatterdome with Gypsy Danger so, what happened?" Bianca Del Toro asked in confusion. "While you six were gone, the Kaiju War has gotten worse as more Jaegers fell one by one with the exception of Crimson Typhoon, Cherno Alpha, and Striker Eureka as Gypsy Danger was rotting in Oblivion Bay before being rescued and fixed up while Phoenix Ronin this Jaeger Twilight and I pilot was still being built, the UN A-holes saw fit to shut down the Jaeger Program, close down all Shatterdomes except for Hong Kong Shatterdome, and diverted all funding from the Jaeger Program causing Phoenix Ronin's construction to come to a snail's pace speed though it wasn't named yet as it was a special Jaeger which the money then went to the Wall of Life Project which failed horribly in Sydney. Add insult to injury is the fact that the UN A-holes refused to refund the Jaeger Program until Twilight and I came along and got a bit more funding even though it's not much." Flash said. "Well crap, UN idiots being dumbasses usual..." Vanoss said with a frown. "Indeed..." Bianca Del Toro said with cynicism. "Yep as Big Mac would say. Let's get going then," said Flash. It was then that El Tornado picked up the severed lower arms of Phoenix Ronin and Marina Del Toro spoke with a joking voice and tone. "Wait, we can't forget the arms amigos in what I call Farewell to arms!" "Seriously, you're bad at jokes...." The voice came from one of the two pilots of Pink Lion who was Jasmine Tudor. Her co-pilot was her identical twin sister Lenore Tudor. Then, one of the pilots of Sierra Vigilant then spoke up. "Come on, you're a load of fun..." Twilight then spoke, "Who is that?" "Oh, that's Diego Dawson, one of the two pilots of Sierra Vigilant while his partner is his adopted brother Mikazuki Dawson who came from Japan, but became a resident of Canada years ago. The pilots of Pink Lion are sisters Jasmine and Lenore Tudor. For Musketeer V, they're Marcus Cruz and his married domestic partner Louis Cruz, both are hot heads." Marina Del Toro said. Once everyone got refocused before heading back to the Hong Kong Shatterdome which after everyone docked and the Jaegers were being serviced, the Rangers met with Stacker Pentecost in his office though all around the Shatterdome, some personal were excited by the addition of not three, but six more Jaegers. The Del Toro sisters were identical quadruplets as they all had really short black hair and jade eyes. The Drivesuits of the four were a sky blue with golden yellow accents each with an eight-star emblem on their chest-plates carefully and were that of what reminded Flash as Mixed-Martial Arts or Ultimate Fighter with the sleek, but deadly design patterns along with classic Mexican wrestler designs as well. The Drivesuits of the rangers of Azure Defiant were mostly dark blue and dark gray with gold for the joints and for the PPDC eagle along with red on the shoulders. Also, Twilight and Flash explained how they joined which the Del Toro sisters understood as they were once orphans who stole food to live along with doing street mixed-martial arts and street boxing after their parents died before becoming members of the PPDC. H20 Delirious and Vanoss were both like riddles as they had little background not to mention they wore helmets that reminded Flash of Daft Punk when they didn't have their black and midnight blue Drivesuit helmets on with the rest of their suits that looked a bit futuristic in Twilight's opinion. The pilots of Pink Lion were red and dark pink with black accents as two sisters were blondes with gray eyes as one had short, boyish hair while the other was shoulder length. Both sisters were on vacation in America when the Kaiju hit and were among the first to join the PPDC when it first formed up. Jasmine was the serious one while her sister was the goofy, but competent one. Nearby, the French pilots of Musketeer V leaned against the walls of the office looking down. Marcus Cruz was a red-head that went with his brown eyes. His married partner Louis Cruz on the other hand was shaven clean for his head, but did sport green eyes. Their outfits were red with dark blue for secondary colors and white for accents. They didn't say much, but were both at an LGBT meeting in Sydney when the Kaiju attacked prompting them to join the PPDC according to the Del Toro sisters. As for the Dawson brothers, Diego was a dirt blonde male with gray eyes while his adopted brother Mikazuki had greenish blue eyes and black hair. Their outfits were mostly white with red as a secondary color with the Canadian flag on the front chest piece as the duo both smiled at being home again. "Team Noisy Boy, Team El Tornado, Team Pink Lion, Team Sierra Vigilant, Team Musketeer V, and Team Azure Defiant welcome back for you helped avoid another Knifehead attack..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. "Yep and wait if Gypsy Danger is here, is by any chance the Beckett Brothers are here too?" H20 Delirious asked. "Raleigh is here, but Yancy on the other hand is not because he's dead....killed in action during a fight against the Kaiju Knifehead five years ago shortly before you six vanished." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said somberly. The Rangers nodded and H20 Delirious asked, "So, who's his new co-pilot?" "My adopted daughter Mako Mori..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said.. "Oh! Little Mako? She's grown up now? If you excuse me, I have some catching up to do!" Jasmine Tudor. She then left leaving everyone confused which Lily Del Toro spoke, "Well that was strange amigos, but we'll see how Mako's doing ourselves." Lily's sisters both followed suit along with Jasmine's sister for some girl time as on the other hand, the rest of the Rangers stayed as Twilight looked at the pilots of Noisy Boy and spoke to them. "So if your Jaeger is built in Japan, how are you two drift compatible?" "Easy gaming." Vanoss said happily. "And I'm from the USA while Vanoss is from Canada." H20 Delirious said. Diego then spoke, "My home! Awesome, except for idiots running the Canadian government." After that was done, the Rangers were dismissed as the six Jaegers were getting settled in, Newt on the other hand in the K-Lab was about to do something very stupid if not dangerous though in his mind it would work even if it'd kill him in the process. After setting up the necessary gear, Newt started to record his attempt at drifting with a Kaiju brain fragment. "Okay now, Kaiju Drift Experiment Take 1. So yeah, the frontal lobe part of the Kaiju brain sample is damaged which means that there's no telling what might happen next, but Herman if you're listening to these recordings you forced me to do this. If this works, ha ha then I've won, but even if I die I'll still have won!" Newt said to himself. Picking up a remote he spoke again, "Here goes nothing for I'm going in! Initiating Neural Handshake in 3...........2..........1." Newt then drifted with the Kaiju brain fragment first seeing his own memories before seeing the memories of the Kaiju that gave him some insider info of the Kaiju which at the same time he was coming back to reality, Herman came in to the K-Lab and ran to help Newt. "Newton! What have you done?!" Herman shouted. Newt said nothing as he was shaking like a leaf when Twilight and Flash walking past the K-Lab saw what was wrong with Newt came in and quickly used their respective magic to help stabilizing the Kaiju Scientist/Nerd. Once stabilized, Herman and the pilots of Phoenix Ronin looked at Newt. "Newt what did you just do?" Twilight asked in worry. "He drifted with a Kaiju brain sample just like when he did with that Changeling Dragon sample a while back..." Herman said. Flash looked at Newt and spoke, "Newt, what did you see because last time you did this we got little information on the Changeling Dragons so what's different about this time?" Newt once he was okay spoke, "Well unlike the Changeling Dragons who aren't a hive mind as each one is different which is why I wasn't able to get much information, the Kaiju on the other hand are actually Bio-Weapons created by some alien race called the Precursors which are not like the ones from the Halo Franchise. The Category 1 through 4 Kaiju? Well, those were just the Vanguard force testing the waters as their creators have tried to take over this planet before back during the age of the Dinosaurs, but the conditions weren't perfect back then which now because of us polluting our own planet including the depletion of the O-Zone Layer, well we've practically Terra-formed it for them! That's why they're sending Kaiju here to this world which then Exterminators which I theorize are the Category V's and beyond will come in and finish the job which then the Kaiju creators or Precursors will then take over the planet and consume it as they have done before many time!" "What about my home? Did they try there as well?" Flash asked in concern. "Well it turns out they did try to invade your home dimension or universe, but got forced back by some magical means, but they're going to try again with some help!" Newt shouted. Both Twilight and Flash got scared at the thought of Kaiju invading their old homes which Twilight spoke, "Newt, I need you do that Drift thing again so you can find more information about these two revelations." "I'm sorry, but unless we have a fresh Kaiju Brain lying around I can't..." Newt said. "Alright Flash and I will inform the Marshall about this..." Twilight said calmly. "Okay then..." Newt said as he sat on the floor. Both Rangers left and caught up to Marshall Stacker Pentecost in the LOCCENT Mission Control Room which Twilight spoke to him. "Marshall, there's something Flash and I need to tell you." "What is it?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. Flash then spoke, "Newt drifted with a Kaiju brain sample." "What!?!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted. The trio hastily ran back to the K-Lab where Newt and Herman were waiting which Newt spoke upon the trio's arrival while trying to smile. "See? I told you it'd work!" "Looks like you just did." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Without wasting a second, Newt told Stacker Pentecost everything he found out during his brief Drifting with the Kaiju brain piece which the Marshall spoke to him. "I need you to do that again, I need more information." "Well like what I said to Twilight and Flash, unless you have a fresh Kaiju brain lying around here.....I can't. Wait, you do?" Newt asked in confusion. With a nod from the Marshall, Herman activated a nearby computer console which Stacker Pentecost then grabbed a nearby disk and inserted it into the computer. "I know a group that can help." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. "Black Market Dealers right?" Newt asked. Marshall Stacker Pentecost nodded and spoke, "Yes, they're in and out quickly after they neutralize the acidic factor in the Kaiju blood that allows them to harvest what they need. Now watch carefully everyone in the footage is Hannibal Chau." "Who's he?" Newt asked. Stacker Pentecost pointed to a lone man in a rather fancy getup with white hair as he was overlooking the harvesting of a Kaiju in the footage and spoke. "He runs the Kaiju Black Market here in Asia and I once went to him for help, gave him exclusive rights to all remaining Kaiju parts and even the Changeling Dragon remains the latter group fetches a very high price on the Black Market about 1,000 US Dollars per gram due to how rare the remains are." "Wait, you did that?" Newt asked. "Final days of war ladies and gentleman. Newt, you'll find him at the corner of Wei Street and one last thing, don't ever trust him..." Stacker Pentecost said with caution. For soon, the winds of combat would blow again.... Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 8: Equestria Kaiju Attack > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 8: Reality of War.. July 24, 2025 (July 24, 3824 AD Equestria time) (11:00 PM) Just barely a day after the arrivals of El Tornado, Sierra Vigilant, Musketeer V, Pink Lion, Noisy Boy, and Azure Defiant, Tendo Choi who after getting himself a late night snack heard the Kaiju alert system blaring a warning which signaled the arrival of three Kaiju Category IV's: Leatherback and Otachi. Meanwhile on the other hand far away, Newt having spent a good portion of the day earlier bringing the long-lost group of Jaegers back up to speed in the last five years they were gone was looking for the Kaiju Black Market Dealer Hannibal Chou. "Okay now I have to look for the special mark." Newt said while looking around. While he was looking around for a special emblem of Hannibal Chou, he went through various parts of the bone slums where he should find Hannibal Chou in question. Eventually he found the place and after getting in, he was not only looking at Kaiju specimens, but also the very rare Changeling Dragon pieces though by this point, very little were left. Newt heard some footsteps behind him and by turning around, he was facing Hannibal Chou the Kaiju Black Market Dealer himself as the dealer was clad in a red suit. While Newt was trying to negotiate with the Kaiju Black Market Dealer, the Rangers all were getting into their drivesuits for the coming battle. "Okay, I want every civilian in a shelter and the city evacuated right away!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted. When the battle alarm blared, everyone got ready including the Rangers themselves as all of them suited up. Afterwards, they all assembled in the LOCENT Center as the Marshall then spoke. "Here's the plan; Azure Defiant, Pink Lion, Sierra Vigilant and Phoenix Ronin will front-line the harbor's defense, Crimson Typhoon, Musketeer V, Striker Eureka and Noisy Boy will form the secondary and last line of defense to guard the city. Cherno Alpha, El Tornado and Gypsy Danger will remain on standby in the Shatterdome ready to deploy at a moment’s notice just in case. Any questions?" Seeing that no one answered or objected as the Rangers all nodded in agreement to the battleplan, Marshall Stacker Pentecost then spoke again. "Alright then, let's move out!!" Crimson Typhoon, Noisy Boy, Pink Lion, and Azure Defiant were lifted out of the Shatterdome while Phoenix Ronin took off while Sierra Vigilant, Striker Eureka, and Musketeer V moved out one by one. The Jaegers formed a defense line in front of the Shatterdome while the others got to their positions including Striker Eureka who walked to its spot. "This is Striker moving into position…" Herc said. "Guys, be careful as these Kaiju Category IV's are the biggest ones, we've seen both in size and weight." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. Then Jasmine Tudor spoke, "This is Pink Lion, disengaging transport." The pink British Jaeger then disconnected from its transport as Phoenix Ronin landed next to it while the other Jaegers that were lifted by air did the same. At first, nothing was seen though that was about to change as something went pass them. "Wait, I see something…" Vanoss said. Then Noisy Boy fired at a random spot of the water which caused Otachi to come out from the water showing herself to the Jaegers which it tail whipped Noisy Boy and Crimson Typhoon which Phoenix Ronin and Azure Defiant got in on the act as they all shouted one thing. "Take this!" The Philippians Jaeger launched a punch on the Kaiju which Noisy Boy followed up with a right upper cut punch as its pilots put on some music from Eminem called "Until I collapse" which the two Jaegers started to go all Spartan on it. Leatherback tried to sneak up on Noisy Boy which Phoenix Ronin saw that move and delivered a football tackle which with Crimson Typhoon joining on the fun, they started to punch the crap out of the Kaiju. Pink Lion was about to move to either one of the Kaiju, but then the Kaiju Otachi called for help as everyone heard another Kaiju roared onto the scene and everyone at the Shatterdome saw it. “New signature! Kaiju! Category IV! Codename, Grievous…” Tendo Choi said grimly. Seconds later, a new Kaiju appeared at it was ugly, it looked like an unholy cross fusion between Leatherback and Otachi as it then roared onto the scene. Before anyone could think, Musketeer V rashly raced to it much to the shock of everyone as Marshall Stacker Pentecost quickly shouted to the impulsive Jaeger. “Musketeer V! Fall back! You don’t know what it can do! That’s an order!” “Piss off Marshall! We’ve got this!” Marcus Cruz shouted. The French Jaeger then raised its left arm intending on firing it’s plasmacaster gun, but the Kaiju were not going to have any of that as Leatherback managed to dive underwater and then, knock both Phoenix Ronin and Azure Defiant away with a quick set of punches. Seconds later, it then tackled the French Jaeger from behind knocking it off balance. Both French Rangers tried to get their bearings together when things got worse. Otachi on the other hand sprayed acid forcing Noisy Boy and Crimson Typhoon back as both barely dodged the spray as then, it dove under Musketeer V and sent it on its back. The French Jaeger just barely managed to get up when suddenly, Grievous punched it before reveling it had four arms as it used its first set to hold the arms of the Jaeger in place. Seconds later, its secondary arms ripped the arms off the Jaeger leaving it defenseless as Leatherback jumped up and kept pounding at the Conn-pod before Otachi sprayed acid on it weakening the machine. Before any Jaeger including Striker Eureka and Phoenix Ronin could get to the stricken Jaeger, Leatherback pulled the Jaeger backwards filling the Conn-Pod with water as Grievous then stepped on the Conn-Pod killing the pilots before stepping on the power core destroying the Jaeger. “Musketeer V….is lost….” Tendo Choi said. Grievous and Leatherback then punched Phoenix Ronin and Striker Eureka away just as the Jaegers arrived on scene too late to save Musketeer V. Otachi then dived and reemerged from the water and was about to spray acid on Sierra Vigilant, but then Pink Lion pushed the Canadian Jaeger away taking the blow though it ended up weakening the UK Jaeger as part of the Conn-pod was exposed. Before Crimson Typhoon or anyone else could reach them, it was too late as Otachi used its tail to stab the head of Pink Lion and rip it off its body causing the rest of the Jaeger to fall into Hong Kong Harbor. “Pink Lion’s been lost!” Tendo Choi shouted. Seconds later, Leatherback unleashed an EMP pulse that crippled the Jaegers Striker Eureka, Crimson Typhoon, Azure Defiant, Noisy Boy, Sierra Vigilant, and even Phoenix Ronin. The blast also hit the Shatterdome as well which inside the Jaegers, all of the Rangers felt the pain of the shock as their Jaegers shut down as seconds later, Grievous fled the area while Otachi headed off to another part of the city. Inside Phoenix Ronin, Twilight and Flash knew that with Leatherback staying behind, they were all sitting ducks unless they did something to stop the Kaiju that Flash suggested; fire flare guns at Leatherback to distract it. "Are you nuts?!" Twilight shouted. "Either we sit here and do nothing or do something really dumb and stupid to save our fellow Jaegers!" Flash shouted seconds later. Both Rangers grabbed the flare guns which the pilots of Striker Eureka, Noisy Boy, Crimson Typhoon, Sierra Vigilant, and Azure Defiant did the same coincidentally which all of them were soon on the tops of their respective Conn-Pods which Chuck got Leatherback's attention. "Hey ugly!" Chuck shouted. Then all fired their flare guns at the Kaiju which Striker Eureka's pilots or Rangers went first before the others followed suit which distracted the Kaiju as it roared in pain. “I think we pissed it off!” Chuck shouted. “YOU THINK?!” Twilight shouted seconds later. However, before the Kaiju could retaliate, everyone heard a loud noise as when the Kaiju turned around, it was Gypsy Danger, El Tornado and Cherno Alpha arriving on the scene to relive the stuck Rangers. While Gypsy Danger started to fight Leatherback, both El Tornado and Cherno Alpha went to help the other Jaegers including Crimson Typhoon and Azure Defiant that were affected by the earlier EMP attack. Meanwhile, Noisy Boy was able to get back online thanks to the creative ingenuity of its Rangers which they noticed El Tornado was starting to look for Otachi which the Jaeger saw as then, the Mexican Jaeger came to its side. "You amigos okay?" Bianca Del Toro asked. "Yeah and-" Vanoss didn't finish when he spotted something on the Hong Kong port docks that made him shout in anger at the destruction that they had found via their cameras. "What the hell?! GTA V games destroyed!?! Oh, it's on now! Want to join?" "We'd be honored amigo!" Jasmine Del Toro shouted. The two Jaegers spotted a pair of vacant cargo ships and Marina Del Toro spoke a very crazy, yet fun idea to give the Kaiju some punishment for the loss of two Jaegers. "I got idea amigos!" Meanwhile Gypsy Danger was fighting Leatherback which it was then knocked down by Leatherback before a shot pushed it back making the American Jaeger look up and see who saved them: Phoenix Ronin with its Rail Canon Pistol smoking. "How?" Raleigh asked. "Fight the Kaiju now! Talk later!" Twilight shouted. "She means we got our Jaeger back online with magic and quick engineering working BS!" Flash shouted. Both Jaegers tagged teamed the Kaiju which Phoenix Ronin started to punch the Kaiju repeatedly before Gypsy Danger appeared and using shipping containers as additional weight delivered more pain to the Kaiju. Gypsy Danger then grappled the Kaiju from behind and started to lift it up while Phoenix Ronin helped by grabbing the Kaiju's short legs which both Jaegers tossed the Kaiju away which the Kaiju roared before charging at them. Both Jaegers together were trying to push the Kaiju back before both started to use their respective Plasma Cannons which was Gypsy's right cannon while Phoenix was its left. Eventually, Leatherback lost both of its arms before it fell dead though both Jaegers fired their other Plasma Cannons to ensure it was dead before starting to head back to the Shatterdome. Meanwhile, Newt hiding in a shelter that was forced into as Hannibal Chou hid in his own shelter realized that the shelter, he was in was a buffet for the Kaiju. Seconds later, Otachi broke open the shelter and before it could do anything, El Tornado and Noisy Boy got its attention via fog horns which the Kaiju saw the two Jaegers dragging each a cargo ship towards itself. "It's been sometime since we had a one of our crazy and awesome ideas!" H20 Delirious said. "That's right amigos!" Lily Del Toro shouted. Both Jaegers swung their respective cargo ship and started to smack the Kaiju silly before Otachi used its tail to yank away Noisy Boy's cargo ship before using an acid attack on El Tornado's making the Jaeger dodge, but barely though as it destroyed it’s cargo ship it was using to save the Jaeger from the acid attack. Otachi tired stabbing the Jaegers with its tail, but Noisy Boy caught it before ripping a chuck of it off which was the tail in which El Tornado then followed up by ripping the acid sack out the Kaiju's mouth. Then both Jaegers then punched the Kaiju away through an empty office building before El Tornado grabbed what was left of its tail and using its upper arms to hold it in place, used its lower arms in chainsaw mode to rip the rest of the tail off as seconds later, they grabbed a neon shoe sign and smacked it silly to render it unable to move for a little bit. "The bastardo is all yours amigos!" Marina Del Toro shouted. "Right! Time to introduce this bastard to the PAIN REVOLUTIONARY UPPER CUT AND ZERO GRAVITY PUNCH COMBO!!!" H20 Delirious shouted. Noisy Boy then unleashed pure hell on the Kaiju by smacking it up silly in which Otachi badly weakened tried to fly away from the danger, but El Tornado shot holes in its wings to keep it from escaping allowing Noisy Boy to deliver the final death blow. "Time to end this!" H20 Delirious shouted. "Firing Right Arm Rocket Punch!" Vanoss shouted seconds later. Noisy Boy fired a powerful explosive warhead from its lower right arm that flew into the Kaiju's mouth as then, Vanoss spoke a cheesy one-liner. "Self-Destructing the warhead and hey Otachi, yipe Kai yeah you bastard!" The explosive warhead detonated destroying most of Otachi's head like a pinata killing the Kaiju for good which the two Jaegers walked away from the carnage. Meanwhile, Hannibal Chou after emerging from his shelter with his crew saw the carnage that the four Jaegers caused and just as he was about to mobilize his crew to start harvesting starting with Otachi, Newt appeared. "I'm back and you have a Kaiju Brain to get for me!" Newt shouted. As the Jaegers were getting back to the Shatterdome, Hannibal Chou's crew were starting to get to work on harvesting Otachi as Newt stood by impatient at what he hoped was a Kaiju brain. He walked up to the Kaiju Black Market dealer as he was shouting orders on harvesting the Kaiju before mentioning of sending a separate crew to secure Leatherback's remains. "So, where's the brain?" Newt asked. Hannibal Chou looked at Newt and replied, "Are you bloody stupid or what? That Kaiju got its head blown apart like a balloon! I even doubt there's an intact brain with Leatherback and-" The Kaiju Black Market Dealer didn't finish when something erupted from Otachi; a small Kaiju though it had a cord wrapped around its neck which caused everyone to freak out and start running though Newt tripped and fell a bit before he tried to run again. "Sorry you're on your own!" Hannibal Chou shouted. The baby Kaiju then stopped suddenly much to the puzzlement of Newt which Hannibal Chou casually walked up to the supposedly dead Kaiju looked at it before turning his attention back to Newt while everyone else resumed what they were doing beforehand. "What the......" Newt said. Hannibal Chou snorted and spoke, "Wasn't scared that much, lungs weren't fully formed and with that cord wrapped around its neck, that Kaiju wouldn't have lived for more than one minute. One look is all I need." The Kaiju Black Market Dealer then pulled out a butterfly knife and threw it at the Kaiju’s nose before pulling it away and spoke again to Newt. "What I tell you, I-" The baby Kaiju woke up suddenly and swallowed the Kaiju Black Market Dealer before he was finished alive while everyone else just watched including Newt. Seconds later, the PPDC scientist then saw an opportunity for a Kaiju brain that he knew that he wasn't going to waste because of what information was needed. "Now's my chance that I need!" Newt shouted. Meanwhile while Newt called for the gear he needed to try and drift with a Kaiju brain, back at the Shatterdome everyone was trying to go and get the other EMP-effected Jaegers back online fully just as Phoenix Ronin, Noisy Boy, El Tornado, and Gypsy Danger returned. Just as Noisy Boy got a new arm attached with some help from Phoenix Ronin and Gypsy Danger when Tendo Choi spoke up to everyone who had their radios still on to the sound of his voice not affected by Leatherback's EMP Pulse attack. "Guys! The Kaiju Alert system has picked up five Kaiju's! Grievous is among them!" Tendo Choi shouted. "Which ones?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. Tendo Choi then spoke, "Hardship and Trespasser both Category I's, one category II Obibaba, and one Category III............Knifehead…" "Where are they heading?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. "Sir......they're....heading for Equestria.....as I now know where that other Kaiju went that was with Leatherback and Otachi...." Tendo Choi said. "Can we contact them about the Kaijus coming their way?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked with concern. Tendo Choi shook his head that told Flash and Twilight it was a no. Both were a bit torn as one hand, Equestria deserved it for unjustly banishing them, but on the other, it was horrible as Tendo Choi then spoke. "No sir, the communications are still being repaired from Leatherback's EMP attack which by the time they're fixed; half of Equestria could be destroyed. On top of that, we’ve lost two Jaegers and we’re going to see if they’re still alive or not…" "This can't be happening because this has never happened before…" Raleigh said. Flash nodded and spoke, "Must be a scout team looking for more areas to exterminate for their masters." "Send Phoenix Ronin, El Tornado, Gypsy Danger, Cherno Alpha, and Noisy Boy right away!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted. "Hey! What about us Marshall?!" Chuck asked. "We need half of the Jaegers to stay here if there's a second attack on Hong Kong sorry, but Sierra, Azure, Crimson, and Striker you'll have to sit this one out today as we’ve already lost two Jaegers today that we had just gotten back only to lose them." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said grimly. Transports secured Noisy Boy and Cherno Alpha as Gypsy Danger and El Tornado hitched a ride on Phoenix Ronin. The Jaegers then hurried as fast as they could towards Equestria before it was too late as the Hong Kong Shatterdome and the other Jaegers worked to fix the EMP damage done by Leatherback. In Equestria on the other hand, things weren't looking good as despite all of the tricks in the book were being used, all of them were proving nearly ineffective against the five Kaiju attacking as they had already destroyed the forces belonging to a tyrant called the Storm King. While some were fighting the beasts, others worked to evacuate the citizens from the danger zone. The Royal Guards and the Wonderbolts were trying their best, but they weren't faring much better while on the ground, Trixie tired to help out with a spell. "Hold on Spike I'm going to use a spell to help you and Pyoro so you both can fight these monsters…" Trixie said. "Okay." Spike said while nodding. Trespasser, the Category I Kaiju looked at Spike which it roared before charging them. The dragon tried to land punches on the Kaiju, but they did very little damage to the Kaiju. Spike on the other hand bleached fire at Trespasser who then saw the Kaiju was only blackened slightly and only further angered the Kaiju greatly. The Kaiju along with Obibaba then rammed the enhanced dragon and started to hurt him. Spike was being brutally pounded by the Kaiju and moments later was pinned to a solid rock wall below Canterlot Castle as the Kaiju were ready to go in for the kill as Grievous was getting into position. "Spikey Wikey NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Rarity shouted. Rarity tried to fight against the Kaiju monsters hurting Spike, but it looked like all hope was lost until a load foghorn sound got everyone's attention as cavalry had arrived in the form of the PPDC Jaegers. Gypsy Danger jumped off Phoenix Ronin while El Tornado leapt off and landed. Phoenix Ronin transformed back into Jaeger mode as Noisy Boy and Cherno Alpha landed on either side of the Mark 6 Jaeger. “Alright everyone, let’s not get cocky and let’s save this land from the Kaiju!” Twilight shouted. After that was said, the Kaiju left Spike alone and charged the Jaeger team prompting Gypsy Danger to go after Knifehead while El Tornado went for Obibaba. Cherno Alpha went straight for Hardship as Phoenix Ronin came in and tackled Grievous while Noisy Boy came in and using its KSG Shotgun managed to get Trespasser's attention allowing Spike to get away for medical treatment. "Time to cue some music." H20 Delirious said seconds later. On the ground, the members of Flash's old Royal Guard team saw Phoenix Ronin fight Grievous. After seeing that everyone was tagged with a Kaiju, Flash did the one thing that Twilight thought he'd never do: contact the forces in the area with the help of magic. "Attention all Equestria forces, get all wounded and injured away as the Jaegers will take care of this from here on out over," said Flash. Phoenix Ronin then went after Grievous with its anti-Kaiju katana deployed and went after the Kaiju while both its pilots roared like charging Spartans. The Kaiju tried to take a swipe at the Mark 6 Jaeger, but the Jaeger dodged out of the way and sliced off the left arm. It then grabbed its anti-Kaiju Naginata staff weapon and moving carefully, it gouged out the eyes of the Kaiju and it’s secondary left arm making it roar in pain. Seconds later, the Jaeger pulled out its anti-Kaiju Rail Cannon Pistol and took a shot at its head destroying the first brain before destroying the secondary Kaiju brain with its Plasma Cannons which for the first time for the Equestria forces seeing the action, saw a Kaiju fall down dead. "What was that?" Trixie asked in disbelief. El Tornado on the other hand was boxing literally with Obibaba as Gypsy Danger was avoiding the strikes from Knifehead in which everyone watching saw Phoenix Ronin fly into the air and deliver firing support with its guns. Everyone watching got a good look at the four Jaegers fighting off the Kaiju which while Trixie's group recognized two of them, the other two were a mystery including the four-armed Jaeger. Inside Phoenix Ronin Twilight spoke, "Alright you Kaiju freaks! Equestria may no longer by my home or Flash's home, but I will not let any more people die! Too many have died from you monsters including Raleigh's brother! Time to show these Kaiju some pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" "Right away!" Flash shouted. El Tornado using its arms managed to hold the claws of Obibaba up allowing for Phoenix Ronin to dive in for a high flying attack as everyone who was watching looked on in awe and admiration as the tide of the battle was turning in their favor. "Die you monster!" Twilight and Flash shouted together. The anti-Kaiju Tanto dagger found itself imbedded within the Kaiju's first brain before the Jaeger pulled it out and deploying its sword arm blades to cut up the underbelly allowing the El Tornado to finish the job which the Mexican Mark 2 Jaeger proceed to shoot up the Kaiju's neck allowing its head to fall off which the Jaeger crushed the head like a melon. Nearby, the others watching were stunned that two Kaiju were now down and out. "Now that's what I call taking care of business!" Soarin shouted. "Less talking and more getting the citizens away from the war zone!" Spitfire shouted seconds later. On the other hand, Cherno Alpha was busy dealing with Hardship, the very same Kaiju Romeo Blue fought years ago. The Russian Jaeger was busy keeping the Kaiju away from Ponyville while the civilians got away. The Kaiju made the mistake of trying to grab the Turbine Incinerators to crush them as suddenly, they turned on and roasted the little hands off. “No touching Cherno like that!” Sasha shouted. The Kaiju tried to bite the Russian Jaeger, but then it delivered a right upper cut knocking it back a bit. Thanks to the design, the Kaiju had a hard time hitting the conn-pod of the Russian Jaeger. Then, the Russians saw a nasty-looking set of rock spikes in a canyon nearby and formed an idea. After a quick left-upper cut punch to the Kaiju to stun it, the Russian Jaeger muscled with great force shoved the Kaiju onto the sharp rock spikes. The result was the Kaiju getting stabbed through the heart, the neck, lower jaw and the primary brain. The Kaju roared in pain as it bleed out in the canyon. Just a second later, the Russian Jaeger jumped on the Kaiju to further drive the spikes in its back paralyzing the Kaiju before putting one of the feet of the Jaeger on the Kaiju and activating the foot spike driving it into the secondary brain. Just as the Russian Jaeger was starting to leave, it paused for a quick minute before it then unleashed its Turbine Incinerators on the Kaiju’s head before following it up with the Tesla Fists that resulted in the Kaiju’s head being crushed like an egg shell. “Don’t mess with Mother Russia….Kaiju scum…” Sasha said calmly. Meanwhile, Gypsy Danger after wounding Knifehead, but barely due to its head as El Tornado and Phoenix Ronin appeared which El Tornado ran forward and held up the Kaiju's head while Phoenix Ronin sliced the ankles of the Kaiju allowing Gypsy Danger to deliver a stab Raleigh wanted to deliver for years to that Kaiju. "This is for my brother Yancy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Raleigh shouted. Gypsy Danger's chain-sword was able to cut a deep slice into the Kaiju which the Mark 3 American Jaeger simply ripped the head off killing the Kaiju for good as it went towards Noisy Boy to see if it needed help along with Phoenix Ronin and El Tornado. Seeing the four Jaegers, H20 Delirious contacted them. "You three might want to sit this one out as besides, you guys need a quick rest break.” Cherno Alpha on the other hand got out of the canyon it was in thanks to Phoenix Ronin transforming into flight mode and fishing it out. Despite the fact that they wanted to kill another Kajiu, the Russian Rangers reluctantly agreed to H20 Delirous’ request. Noisy Boy saw the Kaiju and got its attention by blasting its loud fog horn at it which the Kaiju then looked at the Jaeger calling it out. Then the Kaiju ceased its attack and went straight to the Mark 4 Japanese Jaeger in which everyone was cleared away for the upcoming fight. Then H20 Delirious spoke, "All right ladies and gentlemen! In one side of the ring is the Kaiju Trespasser! In the other part of the ring is the Jaeger from Japan, the Mark 4 Jaeger thought lost, but is now found again! Make some noise for Noisy Boy!!!!!!!!!" Vanoss then spoke, "Let's roll......" Seconds later as the Jaeger Noisy Boy danced its way to the Kaiju while playing some music, Soarin nearby spoke to ask one very simple question for everyone. "What the is that robot doing?" "Just losing its mind…" Spitfire said with a snark. Nearby in Phoenix Ronin Twilight spoke, "When we get back, I'm going to have a shot of Vodka." "Easy now, we need to focus because after this match we're going to be doing something big and last time you drank I had to carry your ass back to the hotel we were staying at in Japan once…" Flash said. As the two challengers stared each other down, Derpy all of a sudden and without a very clear, rational explanation appeared suddenly and spoke as Noisy Boy flexed its robotic limbs. "Ready......set...GO!!!!!!!!!!!!" "Let's go get him!!!!!!" Vanoss shouted. In the blink of an eye, Noisy Boy ran towards the Kaiju like a horse out of the Kentucky Derby which H20 Delirious spoke an attack against the Kaiju. "Right Scimitar Cut!!!!!" The Mark 4 Japanese Jaeger delivered a serious punch knocking the Kaiju Trespasser off-balance which the Kaiju regained its bearings and tried to claw at the Jaeger, but Noisy Boy saw it coming at blocked the claw strikes against itself. "Reverse punch bitch!!!" Vanoss and H20 Delirious shouted together. The Jaeger delivered another devastating punch to the face of Trespasser distorting the Kaiju's focus which the Jaeger followed it up with a series of rapid-fire punches to the Kaiju further making it dizzy. This ended up giving the Kaiju a serious case of ass-whopping which the Kaiju tried to once again attack the offending Jaeger, but it wasn't happening thanks to the Jaeger countering the attacks with ease. Noisy Boy then was able to deliver a right upper cut punch sending the Kaiju down to the ground. "Spear and back step!!!!" Vanoss and H20 Delirious shouted at once. The Mark 4 Japanese Jaeger delivered a serious of attacks on the Kaiju before backing up as the Kaiju Trespasser got back up despite being more injured than before when it first arrived in Equestria with its Kaiju brethren. Vanoss spoke, "Back step! Three punch combos left! Right! Left!" "Gravity Zero Punch!" H20 Delirious shouted. These attacks together delivered more pain to the Kaiju Trespasser than before which caused the Kaiju to fall back down once again while everyone else including the other Jaegers watched as the evacuated and the injured watched as the Kaiju was getting its ass handed to it on a silver plate. "Now that's what I call Major Pain…" Rainbow Dash said nearby. Trespasser got back up despite its shape and charged forward towards Noisy Boy and was able to smack the head leaving a slight dent in the Conn-pod which inside of it, both Rangers took notice of that and knew they had to step up their game. "Crap!" H20 Delirious shouted. "I got this; Pain Revolutionary Uppercut!" Vanoss shouted calmly. That devastating attack caused Trespasser to stumble on backwards from the Jaeger a bit as it barely was hanging on to which H20 Delirious then spoke. "Vibrator Punch!!!!!!" As Trespasser fell down, Noisy Boy's fists started to shake rapidly which the Jaeger then ran forward and unleashed a pounding session that made some including Princess Celestia jaw-drop at the brutal display of power being shown. Noisy Boy stopped its assault and took a few steps backwards. "Time to end this with the Noisy Boy special." Vanoss said. "Let's do this buddy…" H20 Delirious said calmly. Both Rangers took a quick, calming deep breath to quickly focus and to help them end the battle to save Equestria from the Kaiju attack as a second later, both rangers spoke. "Finisher move!! Ten Punch Combo with Vibrating Punch! Pain Revolutionary Uppercut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Noisy Boy then punched Trespasser 10 times in a rapid-fire action on every part of the Kaiju which made it fall downwards for the last time. Then, Noisy Boy kept punching the Kaiju with its vibrating fists before finishing the Kaiju off with a right uppercut punch that knocked the Kaiju's head right off killing it for good. When it was all said and done, the Kaiju attacking Equestria lost and the Jaegers won the battle. Anyone who hid or were being treated for injuries came out to see the massive Jaegers standing around. "Well now looks like round 2 won't happen! Winner Noisy Boy!" Derpy shouted. "Holy crap…" Rainbow Dash said. "Now that's what I ah' call a brutal display of power!" Applejack shouted. Fluttershy looked at the carnage and spoke, "Normally I'm against the killing of animals, but I'll let this slide." "I just hope Spiky Wikey is okay…" Rarity said with worry. The Jaegers on the other hand looked around before just they were about to leave, Phoenix Ronin walked forward where a bunch of people and ponies were watching it wondering why the Jaeger was coming towards them. Then the Jaeger started to power down as in Gypsy Danger, Mako became alarmed at what the Jaeger was trying to do. "What are they doing?!" Bianca Del Toro asked. "Looks like the Ranger Flash wants to check to see if everyone is okay…" Raleigh said. Then from the ground, the crowds saw the Samurai-looking Jaeger had a hatch open on the top of its head as a lone figure stepped out followed by another one to stand on the head. They then saw one of them took off its helmet which showed the face of Flash Sentry looking around for a bit as seconds later, he put his helmet back on and climbed back into the Jaeger. Just as the crowd figured out the other one was Twilight Sparkle, the exiled mare in question also climbed back into the Jaeger which the Rangers powered up the Jaeger again and then they started to leave with the other Jaegers one by one with Phoenix Ronin being the last one as it looked at what was left of the warriors who tried to defeat the Kaiju. Flash signed a bit before transforming the Jaeger into eagle mode and letting El Tornado and Gypsy Danger ride along while the transports that came with them picked up Noisy Boy along with Cherno Alpha and all of the Jaegers left. "Time to head back and celebrate…" Vanoss said. "Just make sure Twilight stays away from the alcohol as Twilight can't handle her booze well." Flash said with a dorky grin. "Hey now!" Twilight shouted. Vanoss then and spoke, "Let me guess, she got so drunk that she acted all strange and such." "Yeah one time she teleported right into stalls where the Russians were showering at! It was embarrassing!" Raleigh shouted. “Not funny for my wife and I….” Alexis said with slight anger. "Or when she was so drunk that she collapsed face first onto Flash's crotch while he was napping making look like she was giving him a blowjob!!!!!" Mako shouted while trying not to laugh. Twilight turned a shade of deep red and spoke, "Hey! In both of those incidents I didn't know what I was thinking!" “Right…” Mako said with sarcasm. Raleigh, Mako, H20 Delirious, Vanoss, Flash, the Rangers of Cherno Alpha and the Rangers of El Tornado laughed at this before they left for the Shatterdome. Then, suddenly their radios blared to life from the Shatterdome and it was Tendo Choi. “Gypsy! Tornado! Noisy! Phoenix! Cherno! Another Kaiju is heading to Equestria!” “Which one?” Twilight asked. Then Tendo Choi spoke with dread, “A Category IV codenamed Mystique or another one is heading to you guys but looks like this one’s stronger.” “Crap!” Raleigh shouted. Seconds later, a loud roar echoed and coming not far from Ponyville was Leatherback, but it looked more armored and more mobile much like that of a chimpanzee prompting Gypsy Danger and El Tornado to get off so Phoenix Ronin could transform back into Jaeger mode. Before anyone could react, the Kaiju ran forward and knocked down Gypsy Danger before it then jumped to do the same to El Tornado, Cherno Aplha and Noisy Boy. When the Kaiju reached Phoenix Ronin, it grabbed the mech with its claws in its claws before it reveled another feature; wings which were four in total. “What the hell?” asked Maria Del Toro. “Looks like Leatherback and Otachi had a baby and is it ugly!” said Vanoss. Then, the Kaiju began to carry the Jaeger holding Flash and Twilight upwards towards the sky intending on dropping it so the mech could be damaged as it would then make destroying the Jaeger much easier. Inside Flash shouted, “We need to break free!” But then, the Kaiju showed up another surprise as another pair of arms kept the Jaeger from using its arm weapons and its accessories that it had on it including the anti-Kaiju Katana. “Can’t we shoot it down?” Lily Del Toro asked. “We can’t the Jaegers wouldn’t hit it! We-“ Mako’s talk was interrupted by a trio of Alicorns flying up to it who were none other than princesses Cadence, Luna and Celestia as together, they fired a magical beam into the Kaiju’s eyes blinding it for a bit. “WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!” Celestia shouted. Inside the Conn-pod, Flash nodded as the Jaeger activated its right arm blade before it whipped it around and drove it right into the chest of the Kaiju causing it to let go of the Jaeger. The duo weren’t done yet as they grabbed the Kaiju to get a bit distance upwards before they then unleashed the anti-Kaiju Katana on its wings before blowing its brains out with the rail gun pistol killing it before their Jaeger started to fall back down. The Alicorn trio followed quickly. Gypsy Danger, El Tornado, Cherno Alpha and Noisy Boy cheered, but stopped as the Jaeger wasn’t slowing down as it fell with the Kaiju which Mako contacted the Jaeger. “Phoenix! Slow down! You’re coming in too fast!” Mako shouted. Inside the Conn-Pod Twilight was trying to do just that, Flash was a bit confused of why the Royal Sisters would help them, but decided to think about it later as soon enough, he was able to help Twilight as the Jaeger soon was able to slow down if not to make a rough landing outside of Ponyville. The landing kicked up a huge cloud of dust that kept everyone from finding out if the Jaeger made it or not, Seconds later, movement emerged, and it was the Jaeger Phoenix Ronin. The Jaeger stood up, transformed into its flight mode, and picked up El Tornado and Gypsy Danger before flying back to the Shatterdome with Noisy Boy and Cherno Alpha following behind seconds later via the helicopters it came in. While the Jaegers were returning to the Shatterdome in a somber mood, Princess Celestia was confronted by Shining Armor, her sister Luna and Cadence while the cleanup work was underway. "Celestia, this should more than merit the return and pardons of Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry…" Princess Luna said sternly Cadence nodded and spoke, "I agree with Princess Luna here, if those Jaegers hadn't shown up more would've been lost." "I thou agree, for it'd be thou art wise to invest in our own Jaeger programs should these Kaiju monsters try to return!" Princess Luna shouted. Then Shining Armor spoke, "Your highnesses, we should follow them and see if we can acquire a couple of Jaegers to study and repair until our own Jaegers are ready." "Fine......I…uh.....we......agree…" Princess Celestia said with shame. While the Jaegers returned to the Hong Kong Shatterdome via the portal that let the Kaiju in as well, the Princesses were making preparations to visit the Hong Kong Shatterdome to finally at long last as many wanted for half a year for one thing to happen: the pardons and returns of Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry. Soon the users of the Elements of Harmony appeared asking the same thing to come to the Shatterdome but were denied because of the last stunt that happened there before. Back at the Shatterdome, the Jaegers who went to Equestria all returned which Flash was the last to leave his Jaeger before as before long, cheering members of the Shatterdome greeted them. “Good job there mates…” Herc said. Then the cheers got cut short as Marshall Stacker Pentecost soon appeared. The minute he appeared; everyone went dead silent as the leader of the PPDC spoke. “That was a tough battle everyone and good job to those who won the fight. But as tough as it is to see, we lost two Jaeger teams today just barely after we got several of them back after they were presumed lost. Back to your stations everyone, reset the War Clock…” The war was far from over, but soon...one final last ditch effort would be launched.... Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 9: Assault on the Breach > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 9: Assault on the Breach July 25, 2025 (July 25, 3824 AD Equestria time) (8:00 AM) Waking up, Flash noticed that Twilight was sleeping next to him and for some reason he liked it as with what he’d just seen yesterday, he needed it and slept next to her. Carefully getting up without disturbing his co-pilot, Flash stood up in his boxers and undershirt as he got dressed as Twilight woke up. Looking at the time, Twilight realized how late they slept as it was now 8:00 am Hong Kong Time and hastily got out of bed which she stumbled and crashed into Flash at the same time, the door to the room opened and the Wei Tang Triplets saw the very compromising position the ex-Equestrians were in. "Getting frisky comrades?" Jin Wei Tang asked. Both pilots/rangers of Phoenix Ronin looked and saw the Wei Tang Triplets looking at them with mischievous looks which both looked at each other before they blushed a deep shade of red that matched Crimson Typhoon for a good reason; Twilight was on top of Flash in an awkward position that also gave Flash a good look at Twilight's cleavage. Before they could get up, they heard a picture be taken and after getting up, they saw who took it; Victor. "Ha ha ha ha ha! Nice!" Victor said. After getting up quickly, both glared at him before a cough got everyone's attention and it was Alexis and his wife Sasha. Both Phoenix Ronin pilots/rangers got dressed and emerged from their chambers because they'd be hitting the Breach today as the Russians told them as they walked. The Wei Tang Triplets and Victor were still snickering behind their backs as they walked to have one final meal before the battle. Twilight then asked a question. "Where's the Marshall?" "He's in his personal chambers after a bit of blood came from his nose and Raleigh went after him to see what was wrong.." Alexis said quietly. "What is that?" Flash asked. Alexis signed as they all arrived at the Canteen to get their meals and both he and his wife Sasha sat near Flash and then spoke to the ex-Equestrian. "Years ago, when the Mark 1 Jaegers including Comrade Cherno Alpha were put together, radiation shielding was not on many minds of those making the Jaegers. Many Rangers ended up suffering from Cancer as a result of exposure to the radiation of the Mark 1s including my wife Sasha and me which while we're still around, we can't have kids. The Marshall's case is different and he was told if he were to pilot a Jaeger again, he'd die or so I heard." Meanwhile, Raleigh was talking to Stacker Pentecost as the head of the PPDC was finishing washing up at his sink in his room while Raleigh stood near. "How badly sick are you? And why didn't you tell me?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost then spoke, "What's there left to tell? You know those Mark 1s, we put them together in 14 months after the Kaiju War started. The others followed suit in the years that came by from the Mark 2s to the only Mark 6." The Marshall sighed a bit as he cleaned his face and then, dried his face off with a towel before speaking to the pilot of Gypsy Danger with a bit of a somber tone. "The last thing that was on our minds was radiation shielding as Herc would know as well. I flew a dozen combat missions while being under the medical radar and the last time I flew in a Jaeger was in Tokyo, Japan. After my partner passed out, I finished the mission alone and for three hours I burned." "Yikes and I thought my solo piloting was bad…" Raleigh said. "Mine's worse as I was told that if I were to step into another Jaeger, I'd die and both you and I are the only ones to ever run solo Jaeger piloting and live to tell as others have died trying which is why I brought you back to the Jaeger Program as both of us like I said before are they only two to ever have run solo combat." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Then Tendo Choi contacted them, "Marshall, there are two Kaiju boogies emerging from the Breach." "How big?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. "Both Category IV's, but the strange thing is that they're hovering above the main Breach in the ocean like they're protecting it…I don’t see any for the other one though…" Tendo Choi said. "Have all of the Jaegers on deck and ready!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted. Tendo Choi looked surprised and spoke, "Sir, Herc's arm is broken as when Striker Eureka was hit by the EMP, Chuck told me that shortly after disconnecting from their harnesses, their Jaeger got hit by one of the Kaiju during the Hong Kong and Equestria battles and Herc was thrown about and busted his arm as thus, he can't fly." "I know and make sure the Jaegers are ready…" Marshall Stacker Pentecost said firmly. After Tendo Choi signed off, Raleigh noticed the Marshall open a locker in his room and pulled out something; a Drivesuit like his though it had the logo of Coyote Tango printed on both sides of the helmet. Both then left and headed for the Shatterdome Hanger. The Rangers on the other hand had just finished up their meals and headed for the Shatterdome Hanger while Newt and Herman on the other hand were getting ready to drift with a baby Kaiju brain. In the Shatterdome hanger, the remaining Rangers saw Chuck at the foot of Striker Eureka frustrated at something. He was clad in his Drivesuit while Herc stood nearby with an arm sling when he spotted the group coming towards him while he held on to Max. "What's wrong?" Twilight asked. "What’s wrong missy is that I can't pilot Striker on my own mate!" Chuck shouted in frustration. It was then that someone came into the Shatterdome hanger and it was the Marshall clad in the same Drivesuit as Raleigh which surprised many including Mako Mori as she knew of the Marshall's condition as well. She walked up to him scared as Stacker Pentecost looked at his adopted daughter and understood why. "Funny, I don't recall my Drivesuit being tight…" Marshall Stacker Pentecost said with a bit of humor. "But getting back into a Jaeger will kill you father…" Mako said while looking scared. "Doing nothing by not getting into one will kill us all. You're a brave girl who I got to watch grow up into a fine, young woman Mako." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. After giving his adopted daughter a reassuring look, Mako nodded as she understood her adoptive father’s choice as Chuck walked up to the Marshall and spoke in confusion. "You’re flying with me?" "I carry nothing with me into the Drift; no fear, no memories, but you on the other hand are easy: a selfish, egotistical jerk with daddy issues. A puzzle I solved on day one…" Marshall Stacker Pentecost said calmly. "You got that right on the money sir!" Twilight shouted. Everyone let out a somber chuckle at the bad joke as moments later, Marshall Stacker Pentecost climbed up a spare Jaeger hand and spoke to all those present. "Today......today at the edge of our hope, at the end of our time. We've chosen not only to believe in ourselves, but in each other. Not a man or woman will stand alone regardless if they're human or even Equestrian! Today we face those monsters that are at our door and bring the fight to them! Today we're canceling the Apocalypse!" That galvanized everyone as the Rangers headed to their Jaegers but then a group of news reporters appeared at the entrance of the Shatterdome's Hanger as the Marshall wanted humanity and beyond to be behind this final, gamble. *A/N: Cue this theme* After the reporters got all of the Rangers photographed for one, last possible group shot and taking a few questions, the Jaeger teams headed to their machines. Herc caught up to his son to talk to him as Mako and Raleigh boarded their Jaeger along with the others except for that of Phoenix Ronin's pilots or Rangers. The father and son looked at each other before Herc got the voice and courage to speak to his son. "Chuck, good luck out there and I'm sorry I couldn't help you mother, but I want you to know that I love you my son and I hope you make it back.." Herc said. Chuck taking his father’s words to heart for the first time in years, put a hand on his dad's left shoulder and spoke to him while giving an understanding look. "Look, now that I look at it now I don't blame you for what happened to mum, for the Kaiju were the ones who killed her and the other civilians in the area along with the defenders which I knew you would never try and hurt mum dad now that I see it. As much as our relationship was rocky during the years during this war, I realize now one thing; you’re still my dad at the end of the day." Both smiled at each other while Twilight and Flash stood by before walking past them before Herc got their attention prompting the duo to stop in their tracks for a bit. Herc then walked up to the Equestrian duo before he spoke to them as Chuck after saying goodbye to Max the bulldog walked over to the elevator where Marshall Stacker Pentecost was waiting. "Flash, Twilight thank you for coming to help us and for give us hope again. I hope that if this mission succeeds that you two are finally allowed to return back home again to Equestria. Also, if it's possible could you both ensure that my son comes back from this mission?" Herc asked. "Twilight and I will do our best Herc. Also, thanks for taking us into the PPDC or Pan Pacific Defense Corps for all of you gave us life again which we'll repay that greatly…" Flash said calmly. Both then left with Chuck to board the elevator so they could get suited up for the final assault on the Breach. Both Equestrians boarded their Jaeger and started to prepare the Mark 6 Jaeger for the upcoming battle. Flash saw Twilight get anxious, so he whistled to get her attention. "Are you nervous?" Flash asked. "Yeah I'm nervous! Nervous that we might die! I don't know if we can do this?!" Twilight shouted with fear. "Don't worry I won't let anything happen to us or you so help me…" Flash said reassuringly. Back in Hong Kong, Newt had finished up setting the gear needed to drift with the baby Kaiju's brain as Herman stood nearby waiting for him to be done. When he arrived, Newt was surprised by Herman's appearance as this was something the Kaiju nerd though he'd never do with him. After getting the crude pons on them, Newt picked up a controller he used to drift with the Kaiju brain fragment as time was of the essence. "Okay, you ready for this?" Newt asked. "As I'll ever be…" Herman said. Nodding Newt then spoke, "Initiating Neural Handshake in 5........4.........3.........2........1!" Then the Neural Handshake started which both saw some memories of each other for a few seconds before they got a glimpse at what they saw that made them scared; a new Kaiju was being made quickly. Seconds later, they saw another Kaiju creator or Precursor looking at a series of images which the duo recognized in horror as Equestria as a separate set of Precursors making calculations to open more breaches with a set of data near the aliens before they saw the breach opening and how Kaiju could go through it. Both then came back to reality with Herman shaking like a leaf while Newt chocked a bit. "Are you okay?" Newt asked as he was removing his headset. "Of course......" Herman said while shaking. Herman removed his headset before running to a nearby toilet to vomit as Newt walked over to him and gave him a handkerchief to clean his mouth up. Once Herman was fine, he got up and looked at his coworker in fear at what he saw with Newt. "You saw what I saw right in the drift right?" Herman asked with fear. "The Jaegers......the Breach........the plan....." Newt said nervously. "It won't work! And we have to warn those ponies of what the Kaiju creators are planning!" Herman shouted. Both then hurried back to the Shatterdome with this new data as far away, the princesses of Equestria were all heading to the Shatterdome as well to talk with Marshall Stacker Pentecost with the surviving Wonderbolts and Shining Armor escorting them. The losses were seven dozen or eighty-four Equestrian Royal Guards, eight Wonderbolts and others who were killed trying to stop them including the so-called Storm King. This was by far the most embarrassing thing for the Royals as their pride had cost them dearly especially it was now the worse loss of life for Equestria since the founding of Equestria. In the Conn-Pod of Gypsy Danger, Raleigh as he was getting the USA Jaeger ready for the upcoming battle spoke to Mako with some fear in him. "You know all those years leaving in the past, I never really thought about the future until now. I never had real good timing." Mako looked at Raleigh and nodded as Gypsy Danger's Conn-Pod was connected to the body which then the Jaegers began to deploy for one final mission using with the exception of Phoenix Ronin as it transformed into an eagle before hovering to wait for the V-50 helicopters to lift the other Jaegers out of the Shatterdome hanger and towards the Breach. Around the world, everyone watched as the Jaeger waited for its brethren to join it on one final, gamble for humanity and for Equestria as well. Nearby, the Princesses saw the Jaegers emerging from the Shatterdome leaving which Princess Celestia then saw another Kaiju lay dead along with another on the docks of the city. Moments later, they became human, but this time, they were ready for it. "That must've been one hell of a battle…" Cadence said. The group also saw that one of them had a nuclear device on its back. Their attention was soon broken as they had arrived at the Shatterdome's Helicopter Landing areas. Cadence got out first from the Royal Chariot which a PPDC Marine guarding the entrance saw her and her group before he then spoke to her sternly. "Miss Cadence, you can't talk to Twilight or Flash right now as both are on a mission." "I need to see the Marshall right now…" Cadence said firmly. The Marine then spoke, "He's on the mission as well because Herc Hansen broken one of his arms and the Marshall is piloting Striker Eureka in his place with Herc's son Chuck. Right now, Herc is in charge right now.” Cadence nodded and spoke, "Then take me to Herc if he's the one in charge right now." The Marine nodded as Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Shining Armor and the Wonderbolts were escorted to the LOCCENT Mission Control Room with few Royal Guards following right behind them. In the room, Cadence saw Herc standing near Tendo Choi overlooking the progress of the mission when he turned around as saw the party she was with. "Cadence? What are you doing here mate?" Herc asked in confusion. Herc then looked at Cadence's company and glared a bit as did Tendo Choi along with those in LOCCENT before he then spoke sternly to her. "Who are those bloody wankers? Not to mention, who's the pale as a ghost chick with them along with the mystery group near her?" "That pony is Princess Luna, my other aunt, behind me is Shining Armor and the rest are a few Royal Guards and the Wonderbolts. We hopped we could have a word with the Marshall, but I guess we can’t right now." Cadence said firmly. Tendo Choi looked behind him and spoke, "Okay then, princess as long as everyone stays quiet, we’re good." "So, what's going on now?" Cadence asked. "We're planning on dropping a thermonuclear bomb or a hydrogen bomb into the Breach where the Kaiju came from although there are two Category IV Kaiju monsters guarding the Breach which are Scunner and Raiju." Herc said calmly. Then, everyone both in the Shatterdome and far away all saw via television screens the Jaegers one by one detach from the transports except for Phoenix Ronin who transformed back into Jaeger mode before following the others after sealing its wall ports as the others had done before diving. Moments later down below, the Jaegers were making their way to the breach when of the Kaiju creatures swam past them which everyone in the Shatterdome noticed. Tendo Choi made sure that everyone could hear the Rangers speak as they went on the walk to the Breach. "I can't see a damn inch in front of me! How are we supposed to deliver the bomb if we can barely see what's in front of us!?!" Chuck shouted. "Visibility is zero switching to instruments..." Raleigh said calmly. The Jaegers continued to walk on the ocean floor when suddenly, Tendo Choi noticed something on his scanners and quickly spoke. "Whoa! Kaiju off to the right of the group!" Herc quickly spoke to the Jaegers, "Gypsy, Typhoon, Noisy, Phoenix! Movement on each of your three o' clocks!" "Right leg's clear! I don't see anything!" Raleigh shouted. "Same here fellas!" Jin Wei Tang shouted a second later. "I don't see anything myself!" Twilight said quickly. Then Tendo Choi saw the Kaiju move to the left and spoke, "Now it's on the left!" "Eyes on the prize mates! We're almost to the breach! 600 meters and closing!" Chuck shouted. At the same time, a helicopter dropped off Herman and Newt before running in after them to warn everyone what they had just seen in their drift with a Kaiju. Back with Jaeger team, the eight Jaegers arrived at the cliffs that lead to the breach itself. The first ones to jump were Phoenix Ronin and Azure Defiant followed by Striker Eureka, Gypsy Danger, Noisy Boy, El Tornado, Crimson Typhoon and lastly, Cherno Alpha and Sierra Vigilant. "Here goes nothing for this is where it ends..." H20 Delirious said firmly. "400 meters and closing mates!" Chuck shouted. Then the two Kaiju appeared above the Breach and for some reason, they stopped moving which the Jaegers stopped themselves that puzzled everyone. Back at the Shatterdome, Tendo Choi saw this and reported it. "Boogies are stopping above the Breach..." "I got a bad feeling about this..." Cadence said nervously. Back at the Breach, Stacker Pentecost had just stopped Striker Eureka much to the frustration of Chuck who then quickly spoke up. "Marshall what the bloody hell are you doing!?!" "The Kaiju are stopping! Why would they stop?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked sternly. "I don't give a damn! Let's go!" Chuck shouted impatiently. Twilight looked at Flash and spoke, "Wait a minute, they wouldn't stop....Unless they waiting for another Kaiju to join in on the fun?" Back at the Shatterdome, Herman and Newt suddenly bust into the LOCCENT Mission Control Room looking worn out. Pushing past those in their way, they made their way to the microphone to talk to the Jaegers which Newt spoke first. Everyone was wondering what was wrong with them as the nerds spoke their peace to the Rangers. "Blowing up the Breach won't work!" Newt shouted in fear. "What are you talking about?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked in confusion. Herman then took over and spoke, "They only way you're going to succeed on this mission is if one of you gets a Kaiju corpse because the Breach only lets Kaiju in and out due to the fact that the Breach reads the Kaiju Code or DNA much like security badge that lets in only certain people to a secure area or like a bar code at the supermarket." Newt spoke next quickly, "The only way for the Breach to be closed is that one of you has to fool the Breach into thinking that you are a Kaiju by having the exact same code as a Kaiju! Otherwise the bomb will deflect off of the Breach like it always has before and the mission will fail!! Also, the only way the Breach will close up for good is if the explosion happens on the other side of the Breach and time is of the essence! Herman and I say that is because in a matter of minutes or hours, more Breaches will appear and more Kaiju which are Exterminators will go to Equestria and other areas!" The room chilled down 20 degrees at the last part as the princesses of Equestria present felt their fear factors go up through the roof; the first wave was bad, but if more appeared then it was Game Over for all. Then, Tendo Choi noticed two more Kaiju appearing; one was another Category unknown code-named Medusa while the other was unknown. "Everyone! Two more Kaiju are emerging from the Breach!" Tendo Choi shouted. "Which ones?" Princess Luna asked. "Category.......V code-named Slattern....the other......." Tendo Choi said before losing his voice for a bit. Spitfire then spoke, "How big?" "Category……….VI.......code-name Medusa....first one...." Tendo Choi said somberly. Cadence got scared and tried to contact the Jaegers about these two new Kaiju which at the same time, the two Kaiju in question emerged from the Breach with Medusa being the first one and it was ugly as Hades. It looked like a crossbreed between Leatherback, Medusa herself, and Knifehead as the Kaiju bore some similarity to the three along with a two pronged tail and body, covered head to toe in spikes, and multiple mini heads where hair would’ve been. Slattern soon emerged seconds later and had three tails with a hammerhead-like head and multiple limbs which the Kaiju glared at the Jaegers. "Guys you got to see this..." Flash said with fear. Within a few seconds, Flash using his magic with Twilight's help sent back the images of the Kaiju which chilled the room further as the four Kaiju looked more bad and menacing than the ones who attacked Equestria. "Sucks there aren't more Jaegers because I would want to help them..." Cadence said. Everyone nodded as back at the Breach entrance, the first two Kaiju roared as Striker Eureka deployed its Stinger Blades in which everyone else got ready for the battle against the four Kaiju which was two Jaegers for each Kaiju. Sierra Vigilant stood near the Australian Jaeger ready to help. Phoenix Ronin deployed its anti-Kaiju Naginata Staff against Slattern as the two stared each other down while Medusa stared down the rest of the Jaegers. "Striker, Phoenix hold on! Crimson and I will come to assist you!" Raleigh shouted. The two Jaegers moved in only to get tackled by Scunner knocking them both aside forcing them to fight the Kaiju. Nearby, Azure Defiant and El Tornado were facing Medusa which was giving them a hard time as Noisy Boy and Cherno Alpha were about to fight Raiju who appeared at them. "Looks like we got our Kaiju, Cherno give us hand please with Raiju that’s trying to gain upon us..." Vanoss said. "Right behind you comrades!" said Alexis and Sasha together. Nearby, Slattern on the other hand was preparing a spin attack on Striker Eureka which Phoenix Ronin saw coming and both Rangers knew they had to act fast. Sierra Vigilant thought of the same. "Marshall look out!" Twilight and Flash shouted together. The Kaiju tried to strike Striker Eureka, but Phoenix Ronin and Sierra Vigilant came in at the last-second and got hit instead knocking the two Jaegers away through five volcanic vents which knocked out the quartet while the Japanese Jaeger dropped its staff weapon after it crashed. Cadence ran to the microphone tripping a bit in her golden royal high heels along with avoiding ripping the bottom part of her baby blue dress and started to shout to get the Jaeger's pilots/Rangers back up again. "Twilight! Flash! Get up! Get up! Get up now!" Cadence shouted. Upon hearing the voice, both Twilight and Flash woke up to rejoin the action to go help Striker Eureka against Slattern. Seconds later, Sierra Vigilant got up as well. On the other hand, Medusa was giving El Tornado and Azure Defiant a hard time with its head and tail along with its deadly skills implanted by its masters. The Mexican Jaeger decided to show the Kaiju a signature attack; Tornado of Fury which the Jaeger spun its torso and arms in a move that would've made a certain Looney Tune proud. This move distracted the Kaiju long enough by punching it up shattering some of its body spikes for Azure Defiant to fire its missiles which were torpedoes for this mission and slice off the tail which the Kaiju enraged tried to stab the Philippians Jaeger with its head, fake heads, and claws. However, the couple of Azure Defiant saw it coming and ducked before stabbing the Kaiju in the gut causing it to bled and disembowel it. Seconds later, Sierra Vigiliant came in and fired its rail cannon to help further deliver pain to the Kaiju. Howling in pain the Kaiju tried to summon help, but Azure Defiant fired its Rail Cannons at the Kaiju's wound area fatally wounding it before allowing El Tornado to fire its Plasma Cannons to blow apart its hearts by shoving its guns into it and firing into the wound before the two Jaegers together blew up the Kaiju's head using their firepower making it explode like a watermelon killing it for good. “Tough….bastard...” Maria Del Toro said exhausted before getting her focus back in gear for the rest of the fight. Unknown to them, the Kaiju was far from being out of the fight while the two Jaegers went to go help the others, Gypsy Danger and Crimson Typhoon on the other hand where busy with another Kaiju the one called Scunner who was an annoying bugger that was proving to be a tough enemy to kill. "This bastard's tough!" Raleigh said in frustration. "Agreed! My brothers! Let's show this Kaiju our Thundercloud!" Jin Wei Tang shouted. Crimson Typhoon then showed its signature move at Scunner which the Chinese Jaeger managed to both wound Scunner and barely avoid getting a fatal hit landed to it as the brothers were quick to learn from the last time some creature tried to hit their Conn-Pod. However, Raiju who somehow got away from Cherno Alpha and Noisy Boy as then, it headed towards Gypsy Danger and Crimson Typhoon which Alexis was quick to warn them. "Gypsy! Typhoon! Raiju is heading your way!" Alexis shouted. Both Jaegers saw the Kaiju which both got an idea after seeing Azure Defiant wound its Kaiju with El Tornado's help. Gypsy Danger deployed it's left Chain-Sword and jabbed it forward which using the momentum of the Kaiju sliced it cleanly in half with Crimson Typhoon's help using the Saw-Blades in its arms to slice the Kaiju apart further into pieces. Scunner enraged at the death of two of its Kaiju brethren tried to head to the two Jaegers, but was intercepted by Cherno Alpha and Noisy Boy. "Where do you think you're going freak?" Vanoss asked. "Yeah, stay here with us comrade...." Sasha said smugly. The two Jaegers soon started to beat the ever loving crap out of the Kaiju as El Tornado and Sierra Vigilant came to join in on the fun as the four Jaegers ganged up on the Kaiju with El Tornado holding the Kaiju in place by keeping it from moving forward which Cherno Alpha came in from behind and slammed its Tesla Fists into the back of the Kaiju shattering its spine and snapped off the back fin. The Kaiju roared in pain as Noisy Boy broke its arms by using multiple punches to ensure it didn't run. Sierra Vigilant broke it's legs, but it's right arm got bitten off in the process by the Kaiju in an effort to stop it. Then, all four Jaegers together smashed the Kaiju's skull right in killing the Kaiju. Far away from the scene, the two Jaegers Phoenix Ronin and Striker Eureka were dealing with Slattern when Azure Defiant joined in to help them out. The Category V Kaiju was proving to be one tough Kaiju enemy to kill as it was using all of the stops to keep the Jaegers from entering the Breach. "Dam! This wanker is tough!" Chuck shouted. "Calm down, we have a job to finish!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted quickly. The Kaiju tried to take down the duo with its tails, but Azure Defiant intercepted it along with Striker Eureka whom the two Jaegers got behind the Kaiju and sliced off a number of its tails making the powerful Kaiju roar in pain. The other Jaegers watched the fight and stood down ready to help if need and for more Kaiju to come. "That creature is wounded! Time to finish him!" Flash shouted. "Firing the Rail Cannon Pistol and anti-Kaiju torpedoes now!" Twilight shouted in determination. Their Jaeger fired the Rail Cannon Pistol and anti-Kaiju torpedoes which were variants of the anti-Kaiju missiles, At the same time, the other Jaegers appeared to see if it'll kill it which Azure Defiant fired its Rail Cannons at Slattern causing an explosion supposedly killing the Kaiju. "Alright time to release the bomb..." Chuck said calmly. Striker Eureka grabbed part of Scunner’s corpse and was about to drop the bomb when a problem arose making everyone wonder what was wrong now even as the mission's success came to this moment to either saving everyone or failing. "Guys! The mechanism is jammed! The bomb won't release!" Chuck shouted. Twilight got an idea and spoke, "Hey Noisy Boy, can you lend us one of your arms?" "Why oh so we can remote detonate the bomb right?" Vanoss asked. "Yes...." Twilight said calmly. Phoenix Ronin proceeded to remove the bomb off of Striker Eureka carefully which Noisy Boy gave its lower right arm to help with delivering the bomb when Gypsy Danger stepped forward while the other Jaegers stood by watching. "Here, use one of the Chain-Swords to help hold the two together because it's long enough..." Raleigh said. "Okay then, thanks..." Twilight said. Twilight then used her magic to fuse the left Chain-Sword of Gypsy Danger to the bomb and Noisy Boy's lower right arm forming a package. Phoenix Ronin the proceeded to head towards the Breach when Gypsy Danger halted the Mark 6 Jaeger for a bit. "What's wrong? Phoenix Ronin will take the bomb to the Breach..." Twilight said. "It's too dangerous...." Mako said with fear. Both Phoenix Ronin pilots laughed before Twilight spoke, "Don't worry we've faced worse that this and we'll be fine." Phoenix Ronin then continued towards the Breach when a Kaiju reappeared that it was none other than Medusa which Flash spoke in complete shock at sight as it was using parts of Slattern and the others to heal itself making it look like nothing happened to it as it was growing bigger with each passing minute. All of the Rangers were in shock at the Kaiju's sudden resurrection. The weapons on the Jaegers were either out of ammo or badly damaged. Sierra Vigilant had one less arm making it the worse in shape Jaeger. A few of them spoke. "Are you kidding me?!" "That thing's still alive how?!" Then, before anyone could move, the Kaiju shot for the weakest one in the group and that unfortunately was Sierra Vigilant. The Kaiju knocked down the Canadian Jaeger and then, crushed the Conn-Pod before it could move killing the pilots. "OH MY GOD! THE KAIJU KILLED SIERRA VIGILANT!!" Chuck shouted. "Bastard!" Alexis shouted a second later. "Don't worry, we'll get this bastard!! Activating the rear thrusters!" Flash shouted. Then the Jaeger shot forward knocking its swords and pistol off in the process and rammed into the Kaiju before it attack the other Jaegers. Phoenix Ronin held onto the Kaiju tightly pulling it away from the others as then, the Japanese Jaeger started to fall towards the Breach with the Kaiju in hand. The Jaeger deployed both of its Chain-Sword Arm Blades to keep the Kaiju from coming loose as the pair fell towards the Breach with the bomb in hand. Back at the Shatterdome, everyone was literately on their toes or hooves since Sierra Vigilant was just lost as Princess Celestia talked with the nerds while Cadence prayed for Twilight and Flash to survive. Meanwhile with Phoenix Ronin, the Kaiju was clawing at the Jaeger to try and free itself while using what tails it had left to help try and get the Jaeger to let go of itself as it fell with the Jaeger ever so closer to the Breach. Inside the Jaeger, Twilight's oxygen levels were falling due to the Kaiju which Flash noticed at the same time Tendo Choi picked it up from where he was. "Flash! Twilight's oxygen levels are falling! They're down to half now!" Tendo Choi shouted. "Don't worry I got this for I will give this bastard a serious case of heartburn and a massive headache!!!!!!!!" Flash shouted in anger. Flash then pressed a button causing the chest and head panels on the Jaeger to open up and purge out excessive heat from its reactor causing hybrid Kaiju to trash around in pain that no matter how hard the Kaiju struggled, it couldn't break free. "Don't worry Twilight for I'll take care of this bastard and it's time to burn this sucker to Tartarus!!" Flash shouted. Eventually, the blast went through the Kaiju and out its back which finally the hybrid Kaiju died much to everyone's relief. Azure Defiant walked over the edge looking down at the falling pair and fired its Rail Canons to help ensure the Kaiju was dead. The Jaeger along with the dead Kaiju and the bomb entered the Breach successfully which everyone both in the Jaegers and in the Shatterdome signed in relief. Moments later, the Jaeger let go of the dead Kaiju while holding the bomb as Tendo Choi contacted the Jaeger as Twilight passed out from a low level oxygen. "Flash! Twilight's oxygen capacity is at 25 percent..." Tendo Choi said. Flash didn't respond as he disconnected Twilight's oxygen tube and replaced hers with his which Tendo Choi noticed as did everyone else at the Shatterdome watching as Flash was doing something heroic and noble in their eyes as thanks to magic of the three Equestria Princesses, they were all seeing what was going on inside the Conn-Pod of Phoenix Ronin. Tendo then spoke, "Flash, what are you doing? Giving Twilight your oxygen?" "Yes Tendo...." Flash said quietly. Tendo Choi looked at everyone near him and spoke, "Flash's giving Twilight his oxygen, I think I got an idea of what he's planning to do which is finishing the job alone." Inside the Jaeger, Flash breathed at a slower rate due him giving Twilight his oxygen and spoke to Twilight as the Jaeger kept falling. "Don't worry Twilight we made it......I can finish this alone...........I'll I have to do is fall........anyone or anypony call fall." Flash tapped Twilight's helmet before he then activated the escape pod for Twilight's side of the Jaeger leaving him alone while she floated on up towards the Breach. Meanwhile back with the Jaegers, the pod emerged from the Breach which Azure Defiant got it as everyone else floated to the surface knowing that Flash was going to finish the mission. Tendo Choi back at the Shatterdome saw the Jaegers leave the area with Twilight and spoke to Flash as the Jaeger fell. "Flash your oxygen levels are critical! You don't have much time! You got to activate that bomb and get out of there now!" Tendo Choi shouted. Flash after pressing a few buttons merely grunted before acknowledging what he said in response which Tendo Choi saw it as a yes as the Jaeger fell with the dead Slattern near it, more doorways opened up allowing the Jaeger to enter where the Kaiju were made with the dead hybrid Kaiju. In the Jaeger Flash spoke to himself, "Here goes nothing which I hope that there will be no more death from Kaiju as too many have died from them and their masters." Flash for the first time piloted the Jaeger solo which only Raleigh Becket and Stacker Pentecost had done before, but he hoped that it would be not to long as he used the Jaeger to tear off a part of the Kaiju so he could leave as he did for Twilight when her escape pod jettisoned. "Activating the bomb now!" Flash said as he turned on the bomb. As the Jaeger fell, a Precursor looked up and saw the falling Jaeger with the bomb which it then saw it let go before it righted itself allowing it to see the Samurai-looking Jaeger face to face as did its colleagues nearby who saw the Jaeger as well getting scared as they saw Jaeger glaring at them. Flash saw it and spoke to himself, "That's right you savage monsters, you better be scared and very afraid. You killed Raleigh's brother Yancy, you killed Chuck's mom Angela Hansen or Herc's wife, you got Stacker Pentecost's sister Luna Pentecost killed, you killed Mako's mom and dad, and you killed many humans and Equestrians alike, but now that ends today!!" Flash saw it was time to go and made sure the bomb was activated before he left using the Jaeger's emergency thrusters leaving the high explosive thermonuclear bomb behind to finally end the Kaiju War for good. Everyone back at the Shatterdome saw this and saw the timer on the bomb counted down as the Jaeger ascended rapidly. "10...........9............8...........7...........6...........5.......4.........3......2......1......0…Have a nice day!" The bomb then detonated which the Precursors only could scream as the bomb exploded killing them, destroyed the Kaiju factory, destroyed the controls to open and close Breaches, and essentially nearly all of the alien leadership that sent off a chain reaction that was seen at the Shatterdome. "That's a direct hit! The Breach is collapsing!!" Tendo Choi shouted with excitement. Everyone started to cheer at the Shatterdome. Everyone started to celebrate at last, the Kaju war was over. It was long and many died, but at long last, it was done. Herc looked around and spoke an order, "Send the Choppers! Send them now to retrieve the surviving Jaegers and any pods that might have ejected during that battle!" Everyone scrambled with the order as Herc looked at Princess Celestia and spoke, "Now then......about Twilight and Flash's respective pardons. Also, you better keep your end of the deal for them mates." "Yeah after what they've been through they've earned them..." Herman said. "Yep they did and we have a little bet to win against those who cut the funding for the Jaeger Program." Newt said with a smile. Meanwhile out in the blue Pacific Ocean, a lone Pod emerged and it’s hatched opened showing Twilight Sparkle as the rest of the Jaegers with the exception of Phoenix Ronin one by one started to surface so they could be picked up. "Where am I?" Twilight asked. Then Phoenix Ronin surfaced which an escape pod was ejected from the Conn-Pod and landed in the water in front of the Jaeger. Twilight removed her helmet, got up, and swam towards the pod quickly which she then opened the pod and saw Flash lying in the pod not moving. Twilight lifted him up, removed his helmet, and tried to slap him to wake him up, but nothing worked. "I'm not getting any signals from Flash...." Tendo Choi said. "I'm not getting any good signs even a pulse myself! Flash wake up! Flash please wake up! Flash for the love of Celestia wake up!" Twilight shouted in sadness. "Maybe the computers are wrong Twilight...." Tendo Choi said. Twilight started to cry and spoke as she held Flash, "No! Please don't go....! Please Flash! Please wake up! Please don't leave me!" Then Twilight heard a groan coming from Flash as she saw him open his eyes. Then seconds later, a voice came from Twilight's co-pilot. To her shock, it was laughter. "Ha, ha ha, I can’t believe you fell for that!" Twilight then spoke, "Flash......." Then just as the other Rangers and Marshall Stacker Pentecost emerged from the Jaegers to bask in the sunlight just as the helicopters were approaching. Twilight then punched Flash in the face and spoke, “YOU ASS!” Twilight not caring at who would see this grabbed Flash and hugged him tighter as a cough from Marshall Stacker Pentecost broke it up which both Rangers blushed red at what everyone saw before the smiled at the job well done. Back at the Shatterdome Herc walked over to the microphone and spoke, "This is Hercules Hansen, the Breach is sealed! Stop the Clock!!!" In the Shatterdome hanger, the War Clock flipped quickly to zero as everyone in that area started to cheer. In the meantime, the surviving Jaegers and their pilots or Rangers including Marshall Stacker Pentecost were returning to the Shatterdome all happy that it was all over at last finally. For Twilight and Flash, it meant that they could finally return to Equestria and regain what was lost thanks to the Changeling Queen. Eventually, they all returned to the Shatterdome where upon returning they got a warm reception which some of them including Chuck bask in greatly while Twilight hid behind Flash because she was a bit shy. Sadly, everyone looked where Sierra Vigiliant used to dock and realized the victory had a high price. Deciding to mourn for another time, Twilight after walking around as the surviving Jaegers were being sent to the repair bays in pairs, Twilight spotted Cadence and she ran to her while Flash smiled. "Now this is what I call a celebration mates!" Chuck shouted. Everyone rolled their eyes as Twilight spoke to Cadence, "Cadence!" "Twilight!" Cadence said warmly. Both got to each other and spoke, "Sunshine! Sunshine! Ladybugs awake! Clap your hands and do a little shake!" After they did their little dance, they saw a good majority of everyone looking at them puzzled and amused which both blushed slightly at what they did. Near the entrance, the Royal Sisters and saw that with the Breach sealed Armageddon was cancelled, but a now the healing could begin for two of them who fought with Flash years ago. They heard Twilight speak after she did her little dance with Cadence, "Oh, sorry! Just a little thing Cadence and I do sometimes." Mako giggled at the action while the other Rangers chuckled at what she said. It was then that Twilight and Flash walked past the crowds with Marshall Stacker Pentecost and boarded an elevator, which were the Royal Sisters, and Cadence. Moments later, the elevator stopped and they all headed for the Communications Room of the Shatterdome. When asked, everyone else was brought up to speed except for Princess Celestia as she had heard most of the Kaiju War herself and that they were going to break the news of the war ending to the ones who threw the Jaeger Program under the bus. Marshall Stacker Pentecost went in first and contacted the leaders of the UN which those waiting saw the leaders or representatives of the UN for the first time. "Rangers Flash Sentry and Twilight Sparkle please step forward..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said firmly. Both did what they were asked and broke the news of Operation Pitfall and the events that led up to it including the trip into Equestria and back including the hard-to-kill Kaiju Medusa. They also mentioned the loss of Sierra Vigilant and its Rangers. The Canadian UN Representative was a bit saddened by the loss. The UN politicians were a bit surprised that they were in Equestria despite their status as exiles at the time. Twilight then looked at the UN Representatives and spoke, "Alright now let's get to the main point of why we called you all; our deal remember that if we sealed the Breach before the Wall of Life was finished that the Jaeger Program would be refunded or the 50/50 plan would go forward. Also, the United Planetary Federation Alliance and Equestria are interested in launching a Jaeger Program of their very own should those Kaiju come back if they'll come back." "Fine and we'll ask this for Equestria this; why want a Jaeger Program of your own?" USA UN Representative asked. "We will refund the Jaeger Program and I agree with my fellow representatives on the other request these princesses asked for about their own Jaeger Program; why may we ask?" Canada UN Representative said in confusion. "Simple, to act as guardians in time of war against giants like the Kaiju and as construction or sport competition mechs in times of peace. Also, those Jaegers saved many lives which more would've been lost had they not shown up to Equestria." Princess Celestia said. Twilight nodded and spoke, "Also didn't you all agree to one other thing?" "Fine, the Jaeger Program will go on though we are interested at Jaegers have a duel propose as that princess said you know the Sports thing because we could see many really get into that." UK UN Representative said in amusement. The talks went on for a bit of time which it ended half an hour later which many things were discussed including a Victory Tour through the nations of the Pan Pacific would happen first before another would occur with Equestria though that would wait for some time as celebrations were getting started. As the celebrations took place, Marshall Stacker Pentecost spoke to Twilight. "Twilight, could you and Flash hold on for a minute please?" Twilight then spoke, "What is it Marshall?" "Thank you and Flash for serving. You both made the Pan Pacific Defense Corps proud of yourselves and opened new doors for prosperity for many..." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Twilight blushed a bit before speaking, "No thank you Marshall because if it wasn't for you for rescuing Flash and I along with bringing us here, none of this would've happened." "It was an honor sir and what are we waiting for? Let's party!!" Flash shouted. Both left which Marshall Stacker Pentecost spoke to himself quietly once he got to his room. Once there, he took out a picture of him and his late sister Luna Pentecost. "Luna, Tasmin, we've won I just wish you both could've lived to have seen it, but there is a new future that I know that will make you both smile from the other side. Time to celebrate the end of Kaiju War and I'll be sure that your sacrifices won't be in vain." He then headed off to celebrate with the other PPDC personal at the Shatterdome as the Royal Sisters and Cadence to break the news of the Kaiju War ending............ Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 10: Celebrations > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 10: Celebration and Homecoming July 26, 2025 (July 26, 3824 AD Equestria time) (6:00 PM) All over the Pan Pacific, celebrations were going about in the cities all around the Pacific Ocean as everyone from the average person to the wealthy jock were happy that the Kaiju War finally after twelve long years was over at last. The war didn't come without costs; civilians killed, cities devastated with a few even unlivable forever and lastly, Jaegers and their pilots falling in battle including Sierra Vigilant in the final battle. Even beyond the Pan Pacific, other nations were celebrating the Kaiju War's end even in Equestria. Back at the Shatterdome, everyone was continuing to celebrate the ending of the Kaiju War including the Rangers. In the Shatterdome hanger H20 Delirious spoke, "Hey! Anyone want to challenge me to a WWE match?" "I will and you're on!!!" Vanoss shouted as he stepped forward. Flash then appeared and spoke, "Hey, has anyone seen Twilight?" "Oh her? She's at the Canteen where a drinking contest is going on..." Raleigh said while standing near Gypsy Danger. "What?!" Flash shouted. He soon left the Shatterdome hanger and about a minute later, he arrived in the Canteen to see a bunch of people crowding around a table which Flash saw Twilight and Alexis having a drinking contest while Alexis' wife Sasha stood nearby not liking the scene. "I can (hic) beat you (hic) Alexis (hic)!" Twilight shouted while drunk. "Oh (hic) yeah? Let's (hic) see you (hic) try!" Alexis shouted a second later. Sasha nearby shook her and spoke quietly, "Idiots." "Which one's the bigger idiot?" Flash asked. The contest went on for a minute while Twilight said some drunken stuff including some rather expletive things including f---ing a mare and saying dirty words including a few dirty, sexual ones before she passed out on the table drunk as a skunk. "I win!" Alexis shouted in pride. The Russian Ranger then collapsed at his end of the table seconds later while everyone gathered around him and Twilight as Flash walked up to the table wondering one thing as did Sasha did as she walked over to her husband; how come a drinking contest happened. "Okay, whose dumbass idea was this?" Flash asked. Then Hu Wei Tang spoke to his brothers, "Hey brothers, lets' draw on them!" The two brothers agreed with their brother mischievously which Flash saw them draw some odd things on Twilight's face before drawing some things on Alexis' face, but the ones on the male Russian Jaeger Ranger were done so when he woke up, he wouldn't be too mad. "At least you didn't draw anything bad on him boys," Sasha said while picking up her husband. Flash on the other hand picked up Twilight and carried her back to their quarter’s bridal style. After placing her in the room, he sat down and pondered his next move as Twilight slept off the alcohol while Alexis was placed in the room he shared with his wife. A few moments later, Twilight woke up with a hangover and walked over to the mirror. "Ow.....my head...." Twilight said in pain. Twilight started to clean her face when she looked up and saw crude and rude drawings on her face including dirt bag in Chinese. Naturally, Twilight was mad. "Why are there drawings on my face!?!" Outside the room Flash heard it and spoke, "Well, the triplets are boned!" "Indeed," said Sasha walking past him. Twilight then came out of her room and ran after the Wei Tang Triplets which prompted Flash to go after her so she wouldn't kill them before Victory Tour would begin. The next day, the Victory Tour began which would start in Sydney, Australia before wrapping up in the capital of Chile as the Rangers all boarded a private jet for the start of the Victory Tour. When the group arrived at their first stop, the jet made a flyby around the section of the Sydney wall that failed which Chuck smirked knowing that it was the moment that showed that the Wall of Life was useless. The plane landed and after everything was set in motion, the Victory Tour began in Sydney with the world watching. A few weeks later, the Victory Tour ended in which afterwards, both Twilight and Flash were offered the chance to return home to Equestria. But to everyone's surprise, they both refused and when asked why Flash responded with this statement: "We both deserve to remain in the shadows for now because of how we were treated by Equestria. We may return, but we won't forgive those who betrayed us yet." This told everyone that they still had scars remaining and Stacker Pentecost told the Royal Sisters, and Cadence that the two needed time before they wanted to return to Equestria to mentally brace themselves. The Rangers of Phoenix Ronin further surprised everyone by moving to Japan until the time was right again. The pair would be still provided the basic needs to live and thus, the nations of Equestria including the Crystal Empire and the nations of Earth or called Pacific Rim Earth waited if the self-exile of Twilight Sparkle and Flash would end or would be permanent. Japan though granted the pair temporary Asylum for about three weeks in which once that time ended, they would have to go back to Equestria which the pair agreed to and the other Rangers understood their decision especially Raleigh as he heard of some Vietnam Veterans moving to Vietnam to ease their pain. Two weeks later............August 4, 2025 AD 2:20 PM Despite having a week left, Twilight and Flash were on their way back to Equestria sitting close by each other. Both were dressed in the typical Japanese traditionalist way: a purple Kimono for Twilight and pure black Haori for Flash which both had their personal effects with them. The Blackhawk helicopter Twilight and Flash were on eventually passed through the portal to Equestria. Then, it touched down on the outskirts of Equestria and for the first time, the pair touched the soil that the last time the touched, they were leaving Equestria behind. After turning back into their Equestrian forms, Twilight quickly adjusted their clothing. Though they were now heroes, they still had bitterness in them. Not to the PPDC as Chuck, the Wei Tang brothers, Alexis and his wife Sasha had apologized to the ex-Equestrian duo during the Victory Tour. It was due to how they treated the couple and both were okay with it as it was due to war stress. Chuck was the last one to do so due to his pride. "Here goes nothing and I hope things don't end up like what happened to the US Forces after the came back from the Vietnam War as Raleigh once told us," Twilight said. "But no matter what happens, I'll always be by your side," Flash said calmly. This reassured Twilight as both made their way towards Equestria with their stuff they had on them. After entering, they were casually strolling through the streets of Appaloosa before using money they earned, bought tickets to Ponyville and headed towards home on a train. During the ride home, they had an entire train car to themselves during the journey which the train stopped in the Crystal Empire that was gearing up to compete for the honor of hosting the Equestria Games. There was the awkward moment of a random mare pinching him in his ass and running off, but that was quickly forgotten quickly. The train ride eventually stopped at Ponyville and both of them got off. Despite their deeds, there were still a few ponies avoiding them. Walking through town, the eventually spotted what looked like a picnic going on and knew that this was the opportunity to surprise those there. "Hey Bitches! Guess who's back?" Twilight said with a smug grin. "Au Contraire Mon Amigos! They're back!!!!!" Flash shouted. The group comprising of Princess Celestia and Twilight's old friends looked up and saw them looking at them each sporting a smirk while near them, the personal affects that they were able to carry with them as the rest would be sent over in due time. It was then that Princess Celestia walked over to them which both Twilight and Flash greeted the princess with the traditional Japanese bow pony version of course. "So princess, remember the deal you promised us?" Twilight asked. Princess Celestia signed and spoke, "I, Princess Celestia by Royal Decree allow the Unicorn Twilight Sparkle and Pegasus Flash to be allowed back into Equestria. Both of their citizenships are to be restored and all records, achievements, and awards are to be restored. Their family and friends are to welcome them back with no questions asked. Also, Twilight's old home Golden Oaks Library is to be given back to her." "Arigatō," Twilight and Flash said at once. Everyone was confused as the duo left. As they walked away and as they headed into the town passing other ponies, Flash spoke up. "Um Twilight, I don't have any home since I got kicked out of my house as the Equestria bank took it." "Um....then.....would you.....mind staying at my house then?" Twilight asked while blushing slightly. "I see why not," Flash said. Twilight smiled as both arrived at Golden Oaks Library which Flash held open the door for Twilight making her giggle like a school filly. Both got their things in or the basic stuff they had with them which after setting down their things, both decided to take an afternoon nap. After grabbing a pillow and blanket that had Trixie's color which both decided to let the show mare still live here because it wouldn't be honorable to kick someone out after getting your home back even if the circumstances were justified in getting said home back. Both went into the basement as Flash slept on one end of the basement while Twilight slept on the opposite end. It would be a long road for them.... Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 11: Home battle (Part 1) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 11: Reunions and Home field battle Part 1 August 5, 2025 AD (August 4, 3824 AD Equestria time) (6:00 AM) "Ow....my head...." Flash got up from the basement where he was at in his underwear with a hangover from the party that a new pony called Cheese Sandwich threw with Pinkie Pie's help though the latter was more of a supportive role. He began to think about what the future would hold as he signed as he looked out the window. When Twilight got her home back, Flash moved in since he had nowhere else to go. "Hard to believe that things change, but I have to accept reality though," Flash said to himself. He soon heard a knock on the door and went to it which upon opening it, he found Derpy with the rest of the stuff Twilight and him had brought with them to Equestria from Japan. After breakfast, Twilight and Flash decided to continue to move in. After that was done, both went out on the deck on the upper floors knowing that the road to recovery would be a long one........... Two weeks later August 11, 2025 (August 11, 3824 AD) (12:20 PM) Aside from Cadence, neither Twilight nor Flash really talked to anyone else aside from the PPDC who called every couple of days mostly from Mako to see how they were doing. Currently, Twilight was reading a book while Flash was busy working out. It was then that Twilight heard knocking on the door. She walked to the door prepared for anything, which upon opening the door she got surprised. It was none other than the Jaeger Rangers of Cherno Alpha, El Tornado, Gypsy Danger, Noisy Boy, Crimson Typhoon, Azure Defiant, and Striker Eureka along with Tendo Choi, Herman, Newt, and finally Marshall Stacker Pentecost. "What are you guys doing here?" Twilight asked. "We came to see how you two are holding up especially Flash mates..." Herc said softly. Just then Trixie appeared to ask Twilight about something. Just as she arrived, she then saw the Rangers at Twilight's home after running to get some things from her and spoke. "Who are...wait, these are the PPDC personal that you two bonded with right? Oh crap.... I should start running, right?" "No Trixie, it's okay because they're here for a reason and what happened was just tension that wasn't resolved fully and you can all come in. Trixie will stay behaved right?" Twilight asked. Trixie nodded while under the glare of a few rangers like Chuck. After everyone got in Stacker Pentecost spoke up in a calm voice. "We got a present for both of you two which………where’s Flash?" “Come one we’ll show you all.” Twilight said. The pair led the group down to the basement where it was dimly lit and death metal blasted from speakers nearby. Alexis noticed that the track playing was from Dethklok. “Flash?” Twilight asked. “Ranger Sentry?” Marshall Stacker Pentecost asked. They watched Flash turn around and they saw he was sweaty. Flash then shut off the music. He just grumbled before he spoke up to the group present before him. Due to the space of the basement, some of the rangers were standing on the stairs as he sat down. “Is that you Marshall Pentecost?” “It is and the Rangers of Cherno Alpha, El Tornado, Gypsy Danger, Crimson Typhoon, Azure Defiant, Noisy Boy, and Striker Eureka along with Newt, Herman, and Tendo Choi every last bit of us.” Marshall Stacker Pentecost said firmly. “I know why you’re all here….and it’s hopeless….” Flash said. Flash got up and stared to walk away, but the massive group blocked the way upstairs. This prompted Flash to turn around and walk away when Raleigh called him. "What's wrong? Aren't you happy we're here and that you and Twilight are home again?" "That's the thing, both of us have kept to ourselves except for Mr and Mrs Cake along with Cadence so, our social skills are low right now. Add to the cherry on top, relations with the rest of our family and friends is still rocky despite what we both did though Cadence is working on restoring them like crazy." Flash said bitterly. "That's just a load of bull..." Twilight then spoke, "My lover Flash is still struggling to adjust after military life even though it's looking good so far because of how it has been a part of his life for a good portion of it and now, he's just trying to find a new, itch to go for. I've seen his former fellow guards not talk to him though the Cake's twins Pound and Pumpkin Cake are a different story. Basically: he's been very depressed including me though I'm doing slightly better than him." "Ouch that must hurt," Bianca said. Twilight nodded and mentioned his deliberate attempts to avoid the media according to Twilight which shocked everyone as she mentioned how he had briefly slipped into alcoholism for a few days, but was stopped as quickly as it began. The Rangers, scientists, and the Marshall of the PPDC came to hug the broken former Royal Guard one by one and started to talk to him to encourage him. As the Jaeger Phoenix Ronin arrived, Flash finally let out all of what he was holding inside of him and for the next five minutes he cried out louder than before while outside, Cadence heard him along with a special group of guests with them. Eventually he calmed down which Twilight asked, "Better now?" "Yeah, sorry I was an ass wipe to you Twilight for the last week and a half, can you forgive me?" Flash asked. Twilight nodded as Stacker Pentecost then handed both Twilight and Flash each a small package which upon opening it was a medal, but not just any medal it was a Jaeger pilot medal. It had the image of the PPDC on it and on the reverse, was the Jaeger Phoenix Ronin. The Ribbon was gold on both sides with a dark gray in the center stripe. "A Jaeger pilot medal?" "If it wasn't for you two, Crimson Typhoon's Rangers and Cherno Alpha's Rangers would've been dead. Also, my son owns both of you his life and Marshall's life as well as you both saved them too. Also, you both forgot your Jaeger." Herc said. Herman then spoke to the two, "Also, the UN has something for both of you two especially in the light of Flash's personal troubles as well." Both former Rangers saw another medal that showed a Kaiju symbol and on the reverse was the UN symbol which the medal was topped off with a blue and white zebra pattern ribbon. It was called the Kaiju War Victory Medal, which Newt explained to the two. "Also they both owe you both an apology for not believing in you two about the Wall of Life being flawed along with not doing enough to help you both upon hearing the depression both of you were suffering from especially Japan which they found out from Cadence that was given to Marshall Stacker Pentecost. Hearing what was going on with you two was why we came and speaking of which there are some outside that want to say something." Tendo Choi said. The group stepped outside and saw the Jaeger Phoenix Ronin standing proud in the sunlight. Everyone saw the group Tendo Choi mentioned which had the following: Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack looking embarrassed, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Spike, Cadence, Twilight's brother Shining Armor, Twilight's parents, and Flash's former teammates. Cadence approached first and hugged Twilight first before hugging Flash. The former pilots or Rangers of Phoenix Ronin looked over beyond the initial crowd and saw the town had come out to try making amends to the pair which Twilight figured it was Cadence's doing. Moreover, Cadence told her that she along with the Royal Sisters persuaded the UN leaders to help them the best they could though latter group more had to do the work than that of the former group though they were more willing. (A/N: Song for the walk to the park): Leading the pair to a park, it was large enough for many to hear the story of the Phoenix Ronin pilots from start to finish and for another pair to surprise Flash; his parents. Standing there was the Royal Sisters, which they led them to a podium to speak. After everyone sat down, Princess Celestia was the first to speak to the assembled crowd watched by many from here. "Fillies and Gentlecolts, we are here to honor more properly and more dignified fashion the ones who saved Equestria twice from giant creatures Twilight Sparkle and Flash. When they arrived back here, I issued a Royal Decree to basically let them back in and sadly, most have not done so as I've heard from Cadence. They’ve ranged from Flash's old pals not properly reconciling with Flash to Twilight and Flash being discriminated if not harassed for stuff that was either blown out of proportions or not their fault. They didn't receive a proper homecoming compared to their Ranger counterparts." Princess Luna then spoke, "Because of this along with the ongoing PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder both are suffering from, this issue was brought to both the UN which they all have voted to have their citizens discourage this behavior towards them. Also, we including my sister and I have issued a pardon for both of them for all of the stuff they were falsely accused of along with Flash. Because of what has happened, we've asked both Twilight and Flash to speak on their actions from the banishment to now." Suddenly, Rarity spoke, "But first, they need makeovers! Flash especially because he looks not proper for story telling especially with that ugly and very light facial hair...and smelling horrible.” "Oh no..... not again," "What now?" Rarity pulled a piece of furniture used for changing into different outfits along with some grooming materials which both Twilight and Flash tried to flee, but were caught and were cleaned up much to the amusement of those watching. Spike lightly chuckled at the sight as he remembered when it happened to them long ago. It ended quickly which both Twilight and Flash looked more cleaned up and Flash wore a light blue suit while Twilight for some reason thanks to Rarity was wearing her old dress she wore to the Gala as well. "Whoa, crikey mate..." Chuck said. "Take a picture it'll last longer!" Twilight shouted. After that was done, the pair began to speak about their tale much like a talk show interview which all heard about their pasts at first prior to the event in a shortened matter before getting into the actual tale as for both, it made the past easier to swallow. They took questions and gave answers from those who asked during the tale including the time the two nearly destroyed the Shatterdome when their Jaeger first powered up along with the first battles the Jaeger was in and Herc and Chuck found themselves at one point being stared at by the Elite of Canterlot for their stunt including Blueblood. "What? We both said we were sorry sheesh," Chuck said with a frown. "But what you unintentionally did to Blueblood was funny," Rarity said. Flash spoke up, "But Twilight and I’s Jaeger did catch it on camera and at least Photofinish is madder at the Changeling Dragon than Gypsy Danger's crew for giving some perverts a peep show." Everyone chuckled before Pipsqueak asked, "Where did the name Phoenix Ronin come from?" "The name came from the mythical bird or bird Phoenix that Celestia has as a pet which is the first part of its name. The second part of the name Ronin is from Japanese Culture to mean a Samurai Warrior wandering with no master looking for a new master to serve which Twilight and I were technically Ronins at the time. It also honored the Jaeger Tact Ronin which also had Ronin in its name and the name for Phoenix Ronin was given from a quick discussion among the surviving Rangers which it got its name." Flash "Who created the Kaiju?" Snails asked. Newt took over and spoke, "They were actually Bio-Weapons created by a race of aliens called Precursors who originally sent the Kaiju back years ago during the age of the Dinosaurs where I and my guests have come from, but the conditions weren't ready or perfect so they waited it out until after our Earth was polluted and the O-Zone Layer was depleted enough which was ironically terraforming it for them which the Kaiju started to attack on the day called K-Day." "K-Day?" "Kaiju Day which happened on August 11th, 2013 AD which on that day the Kaiju Axehead or Trespasser attacked San Francisco, USA which by the time tanks, jets, and missiles took it down six days and thirty-five miles later, three cities including San Francisco were destroyed which many lives were lost." Herman said somberly. They showed the footage of the attack on San Francisco from both professional and amateur footage shot by many as the Kaiju first broke through the Golden Gate Bridge like it was wet toilet paper which brought back for some memories of the Kaiju attacking Equestria before the Jaegers appeared to stop them. "It was only the beginning mates as three more Kaiju attacks happened one in each of the countries: the Philippians which was Manila, Mexico which was Cabo, and Australia which was Sydney the fourth which I lost my wife or Chuck's mom Angle Hansen. After the fourth attack, we saw that this wasn't going to stop as a new weapon was needed: the Jaeger Program was the answer and better than the bloody Wall of Life. Two pilots were required to drive it, as the neural load to interface is too much for one pilot to handle. Only three have ever flown solo and survived: Stacker Pentecost with Coyote Tango a Japanese Mark 1 Jaeger, Raleigh Becket with Gypsy Danger a Mark 3 USA Jaeger, and finally Flash Sentry with Phoenix Ronin a Mark 6 Japanese Jaeger." Herc said. "For Flash and I those were short periods while the Marshall's was three hours..." Raleigh said with a groan. "It felt like acid was being poured into my mind when I was doing that and Raleigh was the same when his brother Yancy Becket died leaving him to fight a Kaiju alone." Flash said calmly. Tendo Choi then spoke, “Normally, there are two pilots for each Jaeger: Left Hemisphere, Right Hemisphere pilot control. For Crimson Typhoon, they had to create a special one for three pilots for the Wei Tang Brothers. For the Del Toro Sisters, a unique one for four pilots. Whereas Crimson Typhoon is piloted by each pilot sharing a third of the control, El Tornado is piloted by each sister sharing a quarter of pilot control. To this day, the Wei Tang Brothers and Del Toro Sisters are the only multiple groups of siblings to master those control systems.” Everyone saw the Wei Tang brothers smiling at their Jaeger. The Del Toro sisters on the other hand nodded humbly. Then, Raleigh spoke again. "At first, the Jaegers were proving to be a success as Kaiju's were being beaten and we started to win, but in 2020 the Jaegers saw a decline starting with Gypsy Danger even though it was repaired later on." Then, Marshall Stacker Pentacoast showed the various Jaeger-Kaiju fights. After that, he then motioned to have Knifehead's fight played before he spoke to the crowds. For he knew that this one bit would be a bit much for some. "For anyone in the crowd who's underage, viewer discretion is advised as you're all about to see the fight between Gypsy Danger and the Kaiju Knifehead from Raleigh's POV. Also, this shows what happened to Raleigh's brother Yancy Becket and if anyone is easily scared or gets nightmares easily, I suggest you cover your ears and eyes until it’s over." With that warning said, the battle between Knifehead and Gypsy Danger was played from both Raleigh's POV and that of a fisherman who recorded the event on the boat that the Becket Brothers saved. At first, Gypsy Danger was wining and looked like it won, but Knifehead appeared alive though wounded and quickly using its head sliced off the Jaeger's left arm causing pain for Raleigh before the Kaiju went for the Conn-Pod. Everyone soon heard the last words between the brothers. Raleigh: Hull! It went through the hull!!! Yancy: Raleigh listen to me! You need to- Yancy didn't finished as he was ripped out of the Conn-Pod much to the shock of those watching as Gypsy Danger then fought the Kaiju despite being damaged which Raleigh was forced to pilot the Jaeger alone and was able to kill it. He then limped back to shore before he blacked out ending the footage. Some looked at Raleigh as he fought back tears of his brother's death as he carried it on him to the present. "Add to El Tornado, Noisy Boy, Pink Lion, Musketeer V, Sierra Vigilant and Azure Defiant vanishing without a trace, the Jaegers started to drop like flies from Horizon Brave a Mark 1 Chinese Jaeger to Romeo Blue a USA Mark 1 Jaeger. There was another Jaeger which would later become Phoenix Ronin that was being built at the time, but then the UN pulled the plug on the Jaeger Program by which only less than a half a dozen Jaegers were left in service." Tendo Choi said somberly. "Marshall tried to appeal to the UN for one more chance, but those pig-heads threw the Jaeger Program under the bus along with those who were still alive including the Mark 6 Jaeger that would like Tendo Choi said become Phoenix Ronin which that Jaeger's construction was slowed to a snail’s pace and diverted funds to the Wall of Life program which despite failing they refused to help the Jaeger Program which is where Miss Sparkle and Mister Sentry came into the picture of the Kaiju War even though they didn't plan on it..." Herc said. "Big deal, we still can take them on right? The Elements of Harmony could beat them right? Last time it was bad luck we didn't win, I'm sure we can try again without the Jaegers..." Rainbow Dash said arrogantly. Flash glared at Rainbow Dash and spoke, "Tell that to those who died fighting the Kaiju without Jaegers. Marshall, let's show them Striker's triumph in Sydney." Then the footage of Striker Eureka's battle against Kaiju Mutavore was shown starting with the Kaiju breaking through the Coastal wall in Australia like as if it wasn't even there after sometime showing that the Wall of Life was a sham. It was then that they heard the broadcaster speak. "I'm here in Sydney, Australia where yet another Kaiju attack took place. An enormous Category IV Kaiju broke through the Coastal Wall in less than an hour." The footage showed the Kaiju roaring in triumph. It then shifted to showing the Kaiju from Sydney harbor as the same voice spoke again. "The Wall of Life had been deemed unbreakable by its builders." Then the scene changed to Chuck and Herc Hansen standing in the now defunct Sydney Shatterdome in their Drivesuits being swarmed by reporters as the story played out. As Chuck saw, everyone or everypony saw that the Wall of Life was a joke. "Ironically it was the recently decommissioned Jaeger Striker Eureka piloted by Herc and Chuck Hansen that finally took the beast down," The footage then changed to Striker Eureka fighting the Kaiju, which the Jaeger delivered a right upper cut punch before delivering a left arm punch to the Kaiju. The Mark 5 Australian Jaeger grabbed the Kaiju and slammed it into a building as people were fleeing, as the take shelter order wasn't given though no one was hurt as Striker Eureka battled. Mutavore tried to claw the Jaeger, but the Jaeger was quick and delivered another right-handed punch before it stepped back a few feet and unleashed a barrage of missiles that finally took the Kaiju down for good. The footage soon ended as none of the surviving Rangers wanted to hear Chuck's mouth at that moment. Stacker Pentecost then took over the lecture and explained that riots happened after this with the UN showing its hubris that the Wall was still good despite it being shown to be a dud. He then told of Gypsy Danger's restoration, relocating any stuff he could get his hands on to the Hong Kong Shatterdome including the incomplete Mark 6 Jaeger that would've been part of the Wall of Life had he and Mako stepped in, finding Raleigh, and getting Gypsy Danger back up again. "Afterwards, I soon realized we needed more help so I ordered in secret the construction of a series of Drones to find it, but soon they all failed except for one which found Twilight and Flash which, just to let you all know the footage isn't pretty. " Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. The footage of Twilight and Flash's banishment was shown which Princess Celestia, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Shining Armor, and Flash's former teammates looked down in shame as the footage was shown that shocked those who saw it. Flash looked at and wasn't ashamed as he knew that he would've been banished even if he didn't protect Twilight from his former teammates. Then it showed Flash protecting Twilight from his former fellow guards. Then, the PPDC droid appeared that played a major role in Flash's banishment before Striker Eureka and Gypsy Danger appeared to rescue them. "Not proud of it, but I see it as a lesson to always think about what the end results will be before you act." Flash said. Everyone saw the PPDC helicopters soon arriving, picking up Twilight and Flash and then, arriving at the Shatterdome. It was then that Blueblood of all ponies spoke. "Quick question, how and why did those two become human and are now ponies again compared to the other Rangers?" Princess Celestia spoke, "Dear nephew, it likely was residue magic left in them both. As for the other Rangers, likely due to them not being native here." Then the tale got back on track as both Twilight and Flash then spoke of the attempt on their lives. Trixie and those who caused trouble at the Hong Kong Shatterdome knew that what they did was wrong and when the pair got back to Equestria, they didn't help them transition back and instead harassed them for old grudges and for not talking to anyone willingly. Cadence then spoke of the letter that vindicated Twilight and Flash that the queen of the Changelings Queen Chrysalis wrote admitting to setting up the pair for their banishments. Then the Rangers told all of some funny moments including a few times Twilight and Flash walked in on one another with the other being either nearly nude or nude along with a few episodes of them being drunk including Flash acting like Joe Pesci from Goodfellas during the "Clown" scene. Then Vanoss and Twilight spoke of the battle which saw the return of the Jaegers El Tornado, Azure Defiant, Pink Lion, Musketeer V, Sierra Vigilant and Noisy Boy. The joy would be short lived as soon, the 2nd Battle of Hong Kong along with the 2nd Battle of Equestria was told. In the 2nd Battle of Hong Kong saw the losses of Pink Lion and Musketeer V. Then, came the Kaiju chase led by Phoenix Ronin which everyone recalled clearly including Flash before he stepped forward and asked the nerds to step forward as well. "Though the Rangers rocked, it was the efforts of Herman and Newt that allowed us to seal the Breach for good." Flash said. Twilight and Flash spoke of the assault on the Breach including the loss of Sierra Vigilant and the celebrations after the Kaiju War ended including the Victory Tour, their time in Japan living in a hotel during their Asylum stay, and the moments up to now which they heard the audience speak in one loud voice saying they were sorry for not understanding them and for mistreating them. Both felt that there was still hope for them and Marshall Stacker Pentecost stepped forward to say something as Flash felt there would still a chance for good to come. "With the tail finished, let's give these two Rangers a more proper homecoming and a celebration of the Kaiju War ending so let's hear it for them!" The crowds cheered for them making Twilight and Flash's eyes water up a bit at the reception which H20 Delirious nodded with the other Rangers, the Marshall, and the nerds that the celebrations could begin, but first they wanted Flash and Twilight's estranged family and friends to personally apologize for what they did to them all those months ago and for not helping them readjust after the Kaiju War. One by one, the ones Twilight and Flash knew from family to neighbors formed a line and thanked them for serving in the Kaiju War and asking for forgiveness from them. With that said, he left to as the celebrations were planned for in three weeks for the Rangers of Phoenix Ronin were going to receive a more proper homecoming. Then, Princess Celestia offered a tour of Equestria along with Princess Luna to the PPDC. The Marshall, the Rangers and the Scientists declined it due to schedule conflicts, but appreciated the offer. The PPDC left as everyone got ready for the big event for Equestria. Three weeks would go by as in that time, both Twilight and Flash became closer. Three weeks later, Twilight and Flash were both eating their breakfast as well as moments later, they finished their meal and headed out to the celebration with pride. The PPDC Rangers along with Marshall Stacker Pentecost greeted them as far away, an old foe was heading to Equestria for revenge.......... Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods > Chapter 12: Home Battle (Part 2) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Protectors of the Earth Chapter 12: Reunions and Home field battle Part 2 September 3, 2025 AD (September 3, 3824 AD Equestria time) (10:00 AM) At Ponyville Park, celebrations were just about to start, but needed the final pair of Rangers to complete it. Upon arriving, Twilight and Flash received a warm fan reception which included fans asking for autographs. Looking around, both saw that both Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich had a hoof or hand in all of this as they soon reached the area where the Rangers were waiting along with several others. "Well first thing we want you both to do is suit up in the Drivesuits so everyone can see who is who. The others will follow suit. Also, I know you both are still furious at what happened that led to your banishment, but for today, I want you both to put that resentment away as it'll do you no good, understand?" Marshall Stacker Pentecost said sternly. "Yes sir," Twilight and Flash said together. Both Twilight and Flash obeyed the order with some reluctance. The Rangers soon suited up in their various Drivesuits. For Twilight and Flash, both got adjusted via magic to show them in their equine forms. It was then that Rarity took notice of the suits and spoke. "My word, the ones from Crimson Typhoon, El Tornado, and Phoenix Ronin look good, but the ones from Cherno Alpha and Striker Eureka look dreadful." Naturally, the Russians and the Australians took offense to it. Herc merely glared at the Drama Queen unicorn while Chuck gave her a death glare and spoke. "You got a problem there you bloody Wanker?" "Yeah because we Russians don't care about how our gear looks, we care more about it doing what it was made for well..." Sasha said sternly. Rarity got a seriously-look from Twilight and from Flash before the party resumed as the Jaegers were going to be brought there, but the festivities were underway. Flash chuckled at Caramel losing a Cider Drinking Contest to Alexis as the Equestria liquid didn't affect the Russian Ranger that much. Twilight was a bit amused by the sight. She then saw other Equestrians trying the various Beer, Wine and Spirits from the Humans including Russian-made Vodka. Soarin tried a Scottish Whisky that was aged for 25 years and reacted in surprise. "Woah! Strong stuff!" Other ponies including the Canterlot Elite had mixed reactions to the Human-made drinks. Some didn't like them while others like Fancy Pants seemed to enjoy them including Japanese Sake. Raleigh on the other hand stood off to the sidelines watching the festivities in which Twilight's reconciled parents Twilight Velvet and Night Light appeared. Raleigh recognized the two from the stories Twilight told him and the other Rangers. "Not enjoying the party?" Night Light asked. "It's that I wished Yancy was here and part of me thinks that I played a small part in his death." Raleigh said while looking away. "But we saw that the Kaiju pulled a fast one on both of you which neither one of you saw coming and didn't you kill the Kaiju that was a clone of the one you faced years ago?" Twilight Velvet asked. Raleigh nodded and replied, "Yeah, it felt good and Flash was just as much as a brother as Yancy was also, they were with me when I said my peace to him during the Victory Tour across the Pan Pacific when it stopped in Hawaii. On a humorous note, did I ever tell you the time Twilight was so drunk that she fell face first onto Flash's crotch while he was napping which made it look like she was giving him a blow job?" Both Night Light and Twilight Velvet were shocked to say the least. Twilight nearby heard it and blushed heavily before shouting at the trio. "Hey! I wasn't thinking okay and I was about to pass out anyway!" Then the flight shows stared first with the Wonderbolts that made Rainbow Dash Geek-out, then the Air Forces of the nations of the PPDC and finally some friends of H20 Delirious and Vanoss who were rather strange types. Then at last, the Jaegers began to arrive one by one starting with the Jaeger Cherno Alpha the Russian Mark 1 Jaeger which meant the Jaeger parade would start soon that any of the Rangers who were doing something including the Wei Tang Triplets finishing playing basketball with the Royal Guards went to their posts. "Guess that's my cue," Twilight said calmly. It was then that the Jaeger Parade started with Cherno Alpha leading the pack while Phoenix Ronin brought up the rear of the line of Jaegers. Among those watching were the Royal Sisters, Cadence, and the leaders of the UN whom founded the Pan Pacific Defense Corps all under guard. As each Jaeger team went by, the anthem of each country would play for a moment before the next one would appear. At her post, Vinyl Scratch or DJ-PON 3 grabbed her mic though she played some music first before she took the mic and spoke to those watching here and beyond. "Good day to all! Welcome to the Jaeger Parade here in Equestria!!!! As part of the celebrations here today, the Jaegers who survived the Kaiju War are in parade along with their pilots! Please give some noise to them!" Cherno Alpha went first and Vinyl Scratch spoke, "First up is the big bad titan from Russia or as the Russians call it the Motherland for some reason Cherno Alpha!!!! The oldest Jaeger to survive the Kaiju War and the last Mark 1 Jaeger to still be around is armed with two Incinerator Turbines, Tessa Fists, and brute strength combined with its pilots who are a husband and wife duo.....please make some noise for Alexis and his wife Sasha Kaidonovsky of Russia!!" The husband and wife team walked in front of their Jaeger with pride and in their Drivesuits while the repair crew for the Jaeger followed behind them and in front of the Jaeger while the Russia National Anthem played. Then the next Jaeger to be seen was the Mark 2 Mexico Jaeger El Destroyer. The four Rangers of the Mexican Jaeger walked in front of their Jaeger like a band of sisters as Mexico’s National Anthem played while Russia’s ended. Vinyl Scratched smiled before she spoke. "Next up is the Jaeger from Mexico El Destroyer! Armed with four arms that each have a Plasma Cannon and a buzz saw, this is a Jaeger you don't want getting on its bad side! This Mark 2 Jaeger was thought to have been lost along with Noisy Boy, Pink Lion, Sierra Vigilant, Musketeer V, and Azure Defiant, but is back from the dead! Give a warm reception to the Del Toro Sisters Bianca, Lily, Marina, and Jasmine!!!" The four walked with pride as Vinyl Scratch then after giving the ladies some fan noise as they walked in front of their Jaeger in their Drivesuits. On top of it, they were all wearing Luchador or Mexican Wrestling masks in the colors of their nation with their repair crews as Gypsy Danger was up next as the USA National Anthem played first followed by Japan’s. The crowds went a bit nuts at seeing the Mark 3 American Jaeger just like they did with El Destroyer though some of the Canterlot Elite glared at the Jaeger for its stunt in Canterlot even though it wasn't their fault. Blueblood hoped he wouldn't have the stunt happen again. Despite this, his thoughts were interrupted by Vinyl Scratch's voice speaking up. "Next up is the Jaeger that should be called Phoenix called Gypsy Danger! A restored Mark 3 American or United States of America Jaeger, this titan is armed with two Plasma Cannons and two Chain-swords making it simple, but deadly. This Jaeger was once piloted by Raleigh Becket and his brother Yancy Becket before it was retired after a scuffle at the hands of the Kaiju Knifehead and was destined never to see service again but was restored to duty and is currently piloted by Raleigh Becket and his new partner Mako Mori! Give some noise to them and some respect for the fallen Ranger Yancy Becket." Raleigh and Mako walked in front of the Jaeger in their Drivesuits as a tech held a portrait of the fallen Ranger Yancy Becket who was Raleigh's brother whom the crowd went silent out of respect for Raleigh's lost brother before the mood became cheerful once more. Then the Jaeger Noisy Boy appeared and unlike the other Rangers, H20 Delirious and Vanoss were in their Jaeger doing some moves for the crowds. In the back of the parade, Twilight and Flash snickered at the antics of the duo as the Canadian National Anthem played in perfect sync with the American and Japanese National Anthems. Vinyl Scratch on the other hand spoke, "Next up is the first of the unique Jaegers and teams Noisy Boy!! A Mark 4 Japanese Jaeger thought to have been lost along with El Tornado, Pink Lion, Sierra Vigilant, Musketeer V, Azure Defiant, but returned to the PPDC is armed with a KSG 12 Shotgun and some killer fists of fury along with some serious Kajiu-kicking moves, this Jaeger is piloted by H20 Delirious from the USA while his partner Vanoss is from Canada so, bring some noise for this team!!" Noisy Boy appeared and did some moves making the crowed excited which then Crimson Typhoon appeared next up as the Jaeger Parade went on though far away, a Changeling Queen was heading to Equestria for some revenge for the defeats at the hands of those she hated with some new forces. Back with the Jaeger Parade, Vinyl Scratch addressed the next Jaeger Crimson Typhoon as it moved through the parade as the Chinese National Anthem thundered. A "Now then, up next is the Jaeger Crimson Typhoon from China! This Mark 4 Jaeger is known for its signature move the Thundercloud! Armed with three saw blades and a Plasma Cannon along with its fair share of moves, this big bad red Jaeger is one Jaeger you don't want to mess with! This three-armed Jaeger is piloted by the Wei Tang Triplet brothers Jin, Hu, and Cheung who are also locals from Hong Kong, China!" The three brothers walked in front of their Jaeger clad in the Drivesuits beaming with pride as their Jaeger was being brought up from behind them along with the repair crews for it as they waved to the crowds while passing their basketball between each other showing the strong bond they shared. Then the next Jaeger Striker Eureka appeared next as they gray Australian Jaeger gleamed in the sunlight with its Stinger Blades deployed for the parade. Nearby, Blueblood glared at the Jaeger for embarrassing him though he’d since let it go recently as the Australia National Anthem played while the group made their way through the parade. Vinyl Scratch then spoke, "Next up is the Jaeger from Australia or as the locals call it the Land from Down-Under! This Mark 5 Australian Jaeger is one of only two Mark 5 Jaegers that were ever built during the Kaiju War!! Armed with Brass Knuckles, Stinger Blades, and six Anti-Kaiju Missile Launchers, this sleek Jaeger is piloted by father and son team Hercules or Herc Hansen and his son Chuck Hansen!!!" The pair appeared with Herc walking the dog Max as they walked in front of their Jaeger while the repair crew for it walked behind them as both Rangers were clad in their Drivesuits while waving to the crowds though Chuck was taking in the glory more than his dad much to his father's annoyance, but Chuck toned it down for his father’s sake. Then Azure Defiant appeared as the second and last Mark 5 Jaeger made its appearance while it’s national Anthem from the Philippians played perfectly. Taking a breath and a quick drink of water, Vinyl Scratch continued onwards with the Jaeger Parade. "Next up is the Jaeger that vanished with Noisy Boy, Pink Lion, Sierra Vigilant, Musketeer V and El Tornado, but reappeared with them Azure Defiant!!! Armed with a pair of Rail Cannons mounted on its back, a pair of anti-Kaiju swords on its right and left arms, a pair of collapsible custom shields for fighting Kaiju, and two sets of missile launchers, this Mark 5 Philippians Jaeger is piloted by husband and wife duo Victor and Rayne!!!" Walking in front of the repair crew for their Jaeger and in front of the Jaeger in their Drivesuits, the husband and wife pair smiled and waved for the crowds with excitement. Then, finally at last Phoenix Ronin made its appearance to the crowds. People of Japanese origin got excited greatly as the Samurai-looking Jaeger made its entrance before Vinyl Scratch spoke of the Jaeger and its Rangers. "And now the last Jaeger in this parade, the only Mark 6 Jaeger to ever be built from Japan and the most badass Jaeger yet in this mare's opinion, make some noise for Phoenix Ronin!!!!! This Jaeger was almost never meant to see the light of day as it started out as a Mark 5 Jaeger before it was constructed as a Mark 6 Jaeger before its construction was slowed to a crawl before it came back like a phoenix to fight the Kaiju War! This transforming Samurai-looking Jaeger is armed with two Plasma Cannons, two Chain-swords, an anti-Kaiju Katana, an anti-Kaiju Tanto Dagger, a rail-cannon pistol, and an anti-Kaiju Naginata Staff. Fused with a Gundam, it can also transform into an eagle that can carry two Jaegers into battle! Piloting this Jaeger is pair who was wrongfully banished, but has since been welcomed back home again!!! Make some noise for Twilight Sparkle from Equestria and Flash Sentry!!!!" The pair who was clad in their Drivesuits and walking in front of their Jaeger while Twilight smiled as Flash gave a stoic, but approving glare before walking like normal and waving to the crowds while the Anthem for Equestria and Japan’s played in separate intervals. It was then that those who helped the Rangers made their appearance at last. Vinyl Scratch took a quick breather before she addressed the crowd behind the Mark 6 Japanese Jaeger. "Last, but certainly not lest is all those who helped keep the PPDC or Pan Pacific Defense Corps afloat during its ups and downs! Give a warm welcome to these folks from Tendo Choi to the Marshall of this group Marshall Stacker Pentecost!!!" The group came through though Newt was enjoying it more than his fellow scientist Herman. Marshall Stacker Pentecost just simply walked while waving occasionally. The parade ended and the Rangers were signing autographs upon which Princess Celestia heard a comment from Fancy Pants as he watched the parade come to a close along with the rest of the Elite from Canterlot and the politicians who came to watch it. "I must say those are some impressive war machines piloted by some equally impressive pilots." Princess Luna then spoke, "Speaking of which, Cadence sweetie will you and Shining Armor get back together? He admits he's screwed up in the past and wants to see if you're willing to give me a second shot after what has transpired." Cadence looked at Princess Luna before speaking, "We'll see which I hope the same. Don't worry about me since I'm good and that you're sorry to me and that you'll apologize to Twilight and Flash and that they forgive you along with those who threw them under the bus." Princess Celestia nodded and approached Twilight and Flash who were both in the process of signing autographs and getting pictures with fans as the other Rangers were doing the same upon which both turned around and frowned at her, but stopped to hear her out. "What do you want?" Twilight and Flash asked together. Princess Celestia bowed before she spoke, "I'm sorry Twilight! I'm truly am! Please forgive me, your parents, your brother, and your friends! I know what I did was wrong, but at the time I was doing what I thought was the right choice, same for your family and friends! Will you accept my friendship along with your former friends and family?" Both thought about it and Twilight spoke, "We agree on that, but on the following terms which the first one is that you don't do that stunt to us again that also applies to the other politicians who were involved with our banishments and second one is that Equestria and its allies launch their own Jaeger Program so we can be ready to face giant monsters like the Kaiju again if it comes to it." "Agreed." Princess Celestia said. Then just as Princess Luna agreed as well, a Royal Guard Pegasus appeared swiftly with a message that was of grave concern to the politicians who were assembled. Princess Celestia looked at as the rest of the politicians looked at it: a scouting party from the Humans spotted a pack of 300 Changeling Dragons coming their way to Ponyville. Marshall Stacker Pentecost nodded and brought the message to the Rangers who upon looking at realized that the Queen was back for blood after being defeated at Canterlot. To Mako, she was basically launching a maneuver that was like the IJN Yamato's final mission in WWII which was Operation Ten-Go. "Looks like they're back for blood and we need to stop them!" Bianca shouted. "I know, Rangers to your Jaegers! Let's move!" Marshall Stacker Pentecost shouted quickly. Then each Jaeger team with the help of the Royal Sisters boarded each Jaeger and the crowds saw the Jaegers come to life before moving out to confront the invasion force. At the head of the invasion force was none other than Queen Chrysalis wearing jade and black armor standing on the lead Changeling Dragon. Seeing the opposition of eight Jaegers, she decided to taunt them and spoke loud enough to allow all to hear. "Fools, you all could've taken action earlier for I have brought 300 Changeling Dragons for the destruction of not only Equestria, but also that of Humanity!!" But then in a bold and defiant move, Spike along with the rest of the elements of Harmony and Friendship stepped forward as the politicians and civilians except for the Royal Sisters and Cadence were escorted to safety as the battle was about to begin. This move surprised the Changeling Queen especially after what she had pulled on them that they were not afraid of her unlike last time which they were slightly afraid. "That's not going to happen," said Rarity. Queen Chrysalis laughed and asked, "Why is that?" "Because we now have a means to stop those Changeling Dragons the Jaegers!" Rainbow Dash shouted. "Oh yeah?! Two of them nearly went down!" Queen Chrysalis shouted in anger. Shining Armor then spoke, "Oh contrary to that, the reason was because they were unfamiliar with those dragons, but were saved by a Jaeger called Phoenix Ronin flown by an old friend Flash and someone I just now welcomed back into my family: Twilight Sparkle ya dumbass." "Not to mention the Jaegers Gypsy Danger, Striker Eureka, and Phoenix Ronin managed to have beaten them and Phoenix Ronin allowed the Jaegers Cherno Alpha and Crimson Typhoon some payback after they were nearly taken down. We may have screwed up big with Twilight, but that doesn't mean we can make it right! Besides you're dealing with veterans you big meanie!" Pinkie Pie shouted. The Queen could only be stunned as nearby; the eight Jaegers had all arrived and were staring down at the 300 Changeling Dragons heading towards them. Twilight took notice that unlike the last batch, this vast group was different and contacted the other Jaegers quickly. The other teams listen carefully including the ones who didn't fight them before including El Tornado and Azure Defiant. "Guys this group of Changeling Dragons are new so, be very careful when fighting these guys especially Crimson and Cherno." "Roger that Twilight!" Cheung Wei Tang shouted in Chinese. "Yeah! We won't let what happened to Cherno and Crimson happen twice!" Jin Wei Tang said seconds later. Chuck from his Jaeger spoke, "Yeah mates! Let's show this bitch what happens when you mess with the Rangers and their Jaegers!" "Time for some payback against that bitch for ruining the lives of Twilight and Flash!" Mako said in Japanese. "Let's go amigos and deliver some pain!" Marine Del Toro shouted. While that was going one, Princess Celestia was busy dueling with the Changeling Queen while others including Princess Luna helped her out while Cadence was watching the mess of both matches go on approached Marshall Stacker Pentecost and spoke to him about something. Then before they could move, Queen Chrysalis tried to land a stab at a group of foals after having blown the elements of Friendship backwards with her magic. Time seemed to move slowly as everyone feared the worst, but then something happened that shocked many: Princess Celestia managed to teleport in front of her and user her magic to knock her away though she got a gash on her royal battle armor. In his Jaeger, Flash could only watch as Princess Celestia got hurt, but not before being able to deliver a crippling injury to Queen Chrysalis prompting the Queen to flee via a Changeling Dragon who tried to vaporize the group only for a shield by Unicorn Royal Guards to stop it. "Flash! Focus!!" Herc shouted. "Okay," replied Flash. Meanwhile as the Jaegers went to town on the Changeling Dragons, Princess Luna tired of being powerless to help the Jaegers bore a firm look. She then walked over to Marshall Stacker Pentecost and spoke to him. "Are there other Jaegers available?" "No unless you got some Jaegers of your own, we have to deal with what we have unless you somehow can magically restore a Jaeger or two from Oblivion Bay which is in San Francisco or in the middle to northern part of California, USA." This gave Princess Luna an idea as she grabbed the Elements of Harmony, walked over to her sister which she proposed her idea as then, both Royal Sisters then vanished. A few minutes later, the two reappeared with Jaegers that Tendo Choi, Newt, Herman, and Marshall Stacker Pentecost recognized: Horizon Brave, Coyote Tango, Romeo Blue, Tact Ronin, and Brawler Yukon all Mark 1 Jaegers. Together, both sisters to everyone's amazement restored the five Jaegers so they were operational once more with Drivesuits before collapsing out of exhaustion prompting Shining Armor, Cadence, and the PPDC support crew including Marshall Stacker Pentecost to help them. "Okay we got five Jaegers back, but where do we find pilots to drive them?!" Herman asked. Then Shining Armor stepped forward and spoke, "I will pilot one! Permission Marshall Pentecost to pilot a Jaeger." "Normally, I wouldn't allow it, but I'll let it slide this time with reluctance. As for piloting a Jaeger, permission granted young man and one bit of advice, when in the Drift don't latch onto memories otherwise the Drift will collapse and the Jaeger won't work." Marshall Stacker Pentecost said. Shining Armor grabbed a spare USA Drivesuit and put it on using magic before heading to the Jaeger Coyote Tango lying on its back, but he was stopped by Marshall Stacker Pentecost for a reason. The veteran pilot explained to him that the Jaeger didn't have radiation shielding before it was first built, but was fitted with protection after the Tokyo Mission and wants him to be checked after using it before reminding him that he can't pilot a Jaeger alone along with some warnings about the Drift. The unicorn stallion entered the Jaeger and just as he got to the left side of the Jaeger's Conn-Pod, he heard someone else come in and to his surprise it was none other than Princess Cadence also wearing a USA Drivesuit. "What? You need a co-pilot and I'm will to give you a second chance. Are you going to say something Shiny?" asked Cadence. "Nope other than you look beautiful," replied Shining Armor. Then Cadence got to her spot which outside, Tendo Choi was able to help activate the Jaeger with some help including a hastily built station for him and activated the Neural Handshake for the Jaeger. Inside the Jaeger, both Cadence and Shining Armor were settled in the Conn-Pod when the Jaeger's AI voice spoke out for the first time in years. "Prepare for Neural Handshake in 15 seconds." "What?" "It allows the two pilots to operate a Jaeger because one pilot can't handle the Neural Load to interfacing with the Jaeger and don't latch onto a memory or don't chase the RABBIT which is Random Access Brain Impulse Trigger. Also be ready to step inside my head Cadence as I'll be as well for we'll see our memories of each other following which we'll say nothing, get the Jaeger calibrated, and save home okay?" Shining Armor said calmly. Cadence nodded and then a few seconds later, both took a deep breath and were silent as the Neural Handshake happened. Both of them saw all of their memories both good and bad from Cadence's time underground thanks to Queen Chrysalis to Shining Armor crying like a foal when Cadence left him that also included good ones from watching Twilight grow up to their wedding. Then it was all over and both felt it wasn't that bad, but had to focus as the Jaeger was calibrating the two hemispheres so the Jaeger could fight. "Neural Handshake holding steady.......left hemisphere calibrated........right hemisphere calibrated....Weapons: two Mortar Artillery Cannons and two Plasma Caster Cannons." Then the Jaeger for the first time in years rose up and Cadence spoke, "Um is it me or am I in your head?" "Yes Cadence you're in my head as I'm in your head as well which we need to focus on saving home now! Here we go!" replied Shining Armor. Then Coyote Tango the Mark 1 Japanese Jaeger moved and headed towards the battlefield to defend home as the eight Jaegers were taking out some Changeling Dragons which Noisy Boy had just taken out a dozen dragons while they saw Phoenix Ronin decapitated six Changeling Dragons with ease with its Katana as Azure Defiant had just sliced a dragon in half with ease. Striker Eureka on the other hand was just brutally taking down Changeling Dragons that got in its path two at a time giving it 14 Dragon kills so far right now while Cherno Alpha roasted 3 Changeling Dragons before smashing the skull of a fourth one in killing it. "I love the smell of burning dragon in the morning..." "Oh yeah? Watch this! Zero Gravity Punch!" The purple Jaeger unleashed hell taking out seven more Changeling Dragons with ease while Phoenix Ronin took down 10 Changeling Dragons with ease using its swords while Azure Defiant used its Rail Canons and missiles to end 12 Changeling Dragons before using its swords and shields to take out 5 more. El Tornado was using its signature attack to just dodge and rip apart Changeling Dragons that spilled plenty of blood and guts allowing it to take out 18 Changeling Dragons while Crimson Typhoon and Gypsy Danger together took down 20 Changeling Dragons. Nearby in Coyote Tango Shining Armor spoke, "Come on! We got to help them!" "Right!" Then Cherno Alpha and Gypsy Danger were about to get flanked by a pair of Changeling Dragons when firepower knocked them down killing them which both Jaegers turned around to see Coyote Tango standing nearby with its Artillery Cannons smoking. They then heard Cadence's voice. "That's for trying to ruin my wedding in Canterlot!" Mako recognized the Jaeger and spoke, "That's Coyote Tango! Pentecost's old Jaeger and it's running again! Thank you Cadence-sama!" "Thanks guys though we got some ass kicking to do!" said Raleigh. Meanwhile Twilight and Flash's old friends decided to get in on the act as they saw the other four Mark 1 Jaegers still lying in wait for pilots or Rangers. Then they saw 10 Changeling Dragons head towards the Royal Sisters and politicians when Phoenix Ronin and Noisy Boy appeared to handle them as Noisy Boy took down 3 Changeling Dragons while Phoenix Ronin used its guns to take down 4 Changeling Dragons. The last 3 tried to flee only for them to get intercepted by Cherno Alpha who used its Incinerator Turbines to force them to the ground roasting 2 of them before crushing the chest cavity of the last one before smashing its skull in. Once that was done, Trixie and Rarity went towards Romeo Blue while Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash went to Tact Ronin that prompted Pinkie Pie and Applejack to head towards Horizon Brave. The six each got into the Drivesuits before receiving warnings about the Drift. Newt and Herman both helped Tendo Choi with firing up the Neural Handshake of the three Jaegers as the three rose back up for the first time in years. Then everyone got stunned out of their minds when the last pair walked up to Brawler Yukon was none other than Twilight Sparkle's parents who both donned on Drivesuits and boarded the very first Jaeger ever deployed for combat. "What the hay?" Fancy Pants asked in confusion. “You and me both……trust me.” Newt said while standing near the stallion. With Brawler Yukon up and running, the Mark 1 Jaegers went into action right away while Tact Ronin running at fast speed jumps at a pair of Changeling Dragons and uses quick strikes to take down the two. Romeo Blue and Horizon Brave soon followed by attacking the other Changeling Dragons while Brawler Yukon kept a guard on the evacuating civilians leaving the area which Queen Chrysalis saw nearby and was in shock. "What?! That's impossible! This should've been easy and five of those Jaegers are old and outdated!" shouted Queen Chrysalis. Then a shot from Coyote Tango knocked the Changeling Queen aside easily. Then, Queen Chrysalis heard the voice of a very angry Cadence. "Oh contrary mare bucker they maybe old, but they can still kick ass!" Nearby, the Chinese Mark 1 Jaeger Horizon Brave was kicking some serious ass by taking on a Changeling Dragon. The Jaeger was able to deliver a kick sending the Changeling Dragon to the ground despite the Jaeger's bulk mass. "Take this ya varmint!" shouted Applejack. With that shout said, the Jaeger took down the Changeling Dragon earning it not only its third kill, but its first Changeling Dragon kill before it went to go fight the other Changeling Dragons. Not far away from the Jaeger, the Mark 1 Jaeger Romeo Blue was taking on a pair of Changeling Dragons while Brawler Yukon the prototype Jaeger was making sure all civilians were escorted away from the battle zone. Inside Romeo Blue, Rarity and Trixie were beginning to see why Flash and Twilight liked this type of fighting. "I can see why Twilight and Flash like this," said Rarity. "I agree myself," replied Trixie. Then using the guns in the Jaeger, Romeo Blue was then able to kill both Changeling Dragons before it left to engage more Changeling Dragons with the other Jaegers as each Jaeger was fighting the invasion off with a united spirit that hadn't been seen by the users of the Elements since the return of the Crystal Empire. Nearby, a Changeling Dragon went after Tact Ronin intending on destroying it. Rainbow Dash saw this and quickly spoke up in defiance. "Come on ugly!" "I don't want to kill it. I don't want to kill!" "Come on Fluttershy! Now's not the time to be soft!" The Changeling Dragon then tackled the Mark 1 Japanese Jaeger to the ground which the creature was about to spit acid onto the Jaeger when all of a sudden, Romeo Blue appeared and tackled it to Noisy Boy leaving it at the mercy of Noisy Boy. "Time to deploy our special surprise!" "Activating Angry Space Marine Launcher!" Then the chest part of Noisy Boy opened up and launched android Angry Space Marines who each said some usual Angry Space Marine stuff as they drones ripped apart the Changeling Dragon, but not before it was able to use its gak to freeze Horizon Brave into place. "Ah crap!" Applejack shouted. Crimson Typhoon saw this and raced towards the stuck Jaeger as a Changeling Dragon tried to gang up on both that Jaeger and Noisy Boy, but was gunned down by Romeo Blue using its torso guns. Coyote Tango on the other hand saw Cherno taking on six Changeling Dragons which it decided to help by unleashing all of its guns on the group killing 5 of the 6 leaving the last one in the mercy of Cherno Alpha who used its Tessa Fists to smash the Changeling Dragon skull right in. "You know we were holding our own..." Sasha said in annoyance. "Sorry old habits," Shining Armor said quickly. Nearby Rarity spoke to Noisy Boy's pilots, "You darlings can thank Trixie and I later!" While Romeo Blue was fighting more Changeling Dragons with Striker Eureka's help, Crimson Typhoon on the other hand had arrived at where Horizon Brave was at and was able to free the stuck Jaeger using the "Thundercloud" upon which the two Chinese Jaegers stared at each other. "You ladies okay?" Jin Wei Tang asked. "As we'll ever be boys, thank you!" Pinkie Pie shouted. "Thanks ah’ bunch boys..." Applejack said. Then both Jaeger teamed up to take on eight Changeling Dragons heading their way which Crimson Typhoon accidentally knocked a Changeling Dragon into the barn at Sweet Apple Archers though nobody got hurt, but Applejack did get pissed at the pilots of Crimson Typhoon that made Pinkie Pie jaw-drop at that before Horizon Brave killed the Changeling Dragon in question. On the other hand, Tact Ronin was taking down a pair of Changeling Dragons before going for another pair thanks to its speed while Coyote Tango after helping Cherno Alpha kill 13 Changeling Dragons went to cover Tact Ronin. "This is awesome!" "Focus Rainbow Dash! We got incoming!" At once Coyote Tango fired its guns killing 2 Changeling Dragons before a third one tried to flank it, but Tact Ronin intercepted it. Striker Eureka on the other hand saw 5 Changeling Dragons head towards the Royal Sisters prompting it to fire its missiles knocking them down from the sky before using its speed to kill them. Two more tried their luck, but Azure Defiant used its Rail Canons to terminate them easily while El Tornado gave 2 other Changeling Dragons the decapitation special. Far away, Cherno Alpha was about to crush a Changeling Dragon that had slipped past Brawler Yukon when the Changeling Dragon tried to use an acid attack on it like when Cherno Alpha first encountered them several months back. "Crap!" The Mark 1 Russian Jaeger barely got out of the way when Brawler Yukon came in and distracted it long enough for it to be killed by the Russians as another one tried its luck, but was punched away to Noisy Boy which inside the Conn-Pod of the Mark 1 Jaeger Night Light saw his wife was getting addicted to the fighting which scared him a bit. 'I'm starting to like this!" Twilight Velvet shouted while laughing a bit. "Oh boy," Night Light muttered in fear. Noisy Boy killed the Changeling Dragon and Vanoss spoke, "Oh yeah!" "Hey! He was ours!" Night Light and Twilight Velvet shouted in anger "You snooze you lose! Besides another one is coming in fast!" Vanoss shouted. Brawler Yukon saw another Changeling Dragon come in which the Jaeger grabbed it by its tail, pulled it to the ground, and managed to kill it by cutting off its head. Nearby, Romeo Blue was fighting a Changeling Dragon when another Changeling Dragon tried to sneak up on it from behind and bite off its Conn-Pod. "Ick! Somepony get it off of us!" said Rarity. Phoenix Ronin saw Romeo Blue in trouble and moved quickly using its anti-Kaiju Naginata Staff to bash the Changeling Dragon away before putting the staff away and pulling out its anti-Kaiju Katana allowing Romeo Blue to take on the Changeling Dragon it was fighting earlier. Phoenix Ronin ducked from a flame breath trying to melt the Jaeger and used its anti-Kaiju Katana to slice off the wings before shoving the blade up its mouth and jerked the blade forward splitting the head apart before decapitating the rest of the head killing the Changeling Dragon. "We had it handled." "Yeah right Trixie though we got a war to win!" "Let's roll everyone or everypony and Trixie by the way, for someone claiming to be all great and powerful you suck." Trixie got annoyed by this, but refocused quickly as the former Gundam Pilot of Terrain Prime then spoke to the pilots of Romeo Blue as Tact Ronin was able to take down 5 more Changeling Dragons while Horizon Brave took down 4 more itself. "Let's focus everyone! Remember don't get cocky or distracted!" Flash shouted. Nearby, Queen Chrysalis was in disbelief as her plan was falling apart at the seams and in a desperate gamble to win she used her magic on a Kaiju corpse she saw lying nearby at the foot of the mountain that had Canterlot as Romeo Blue took down the Changeling Dragon that tired to take its Conn-Pod off. "Enough!" Queen Chrysalis shouted in anger. Then the Kaiju Trespasser or Axehead came back to life which Twilight spoke, "That's Trespasser!" "Then let's take it down so it stays dead for good! Follow us Romeo Blue!" Flash shouted. The two Jaegers went after it as Gypsy Danger and Azure Defiant together took down 5 Changeling Dragons as Crimson Typhoon and Brawler Yukon took down one together. The two Jaegers circled the Kaiju as Flash gave out orders to stop it. "Alright! Romeo Blue hit it from the front while Phoenix will take it on from the rear!" "What will kill it?" Rarity asked. "Aim for the belly and its eyes!" Flash shouted. The resurrected Kaiju Trespasser tired to head-butt the Mark 1 USA Jaeger, but the Jaeger held it in place as Phoenix Ronin came in from behind and fired its Rail-Cannon Pistol to take out the arms making the Kaiju roar in pain. "Time to end this!" Trixie shouted. Then Romeo Blue fired its torso guns blinding the Kaiju before it started to beat the crap out of it as Phoenix Ronin came in and used its anti-Kaiju Naginata Staff to skewer it from behind as the blade tip emerged out of the Kaiju's chest killing it. As the two Jaegers walked away, the two paused for a minute. "Wait he might be dead, but let's be sure he's dead for good." "Okay." Then after the Kaiju head was destroyed Twilight spoke again, "Now it's dead for good." Queen Chrysalis tired a desperate move as the last of the Changeling Dragons and her invasion were falling apart by moving towards the Royal Sisters when Cherno Alpha appeared followed by Coyote Tango and smashed her into an evacuated Ponyville building as Noisy Boy and Phoenix Ronin terminated 4 Changeling Dragons each. The two Jaegers advanced towards the Changeling Queen before she stood up to try and stop them which she did though she was playing with fire. "Enough! All of you are below me! Both Humans and Equestrians alike you giants! I'm a queen you ugly, brutes and I will not be bullied by-" The Changeling Queen didn't finish as Cherno Alpha grabbed her and smashed her around like a rag doll as those not fighting the Changeling Dragons saw nearby and were laughing their asses off at the sight before the Jaeger stopped to allow Coyote Tango to land a few blows to the Changeling Queen. "That's for trying to ruin my wedding, imprisoning me in those caves, trying to take over Equestria twice and for tricking her and all allies of Twilight and Flash into banishing them you (censored) (censored)-hole bitch!" shouted Cadence. Cherno Alpha finished its smack down which both Jaegers walked away cool and slow as both rangers of both Cherno Alpha and Coyote Tango spoke in a quiet tone as they left the battered Changeling Queen in a crater bleeding and broken. "Puny Insect Queen..." Romeo Blue meanwhile was able to take down 6 Changeling Dragons while Coyote Tango was able to blow away 3 Changeling Dragons as the battle raged on as Brawler Yukon despite its age was able to kill at least 2 Changeling Dragons on its own using all of its weaponry. Striker Eureka and Cherno Alpha tag teamed and together killed each 5 Changeling Dragons. Fatigue however was starting to set in for the veteran Rangers, but not before El Tornado was able to kill 5 more Changeling Dragons on its own. "They're getting tired!" "Then let's help them!" Together the Jaegers Romeo Blue, and Horizon Brave along with Brawler Yukon were each able to kill each 5 Changeling Dragons while Tact Ronin ran around the tired out Rangers to distract the remaining Changeling Dragons so the veteran Rangers could take a quick breather. Phoenix Ronin after its pilots got a quick breather, was then able to lead the Jaegers to take out the last of the Changeling Dragons upon which Romeo Blue, Tact Ronin, Horizon Brave, and Brawler Yukon each took down a Changeling Dragon leaving just one left. "One more Changeling Dragon left..." "Hey wait, where's Noisy Boy?" Then moments later as everyone started to look around for the Japanese Mark 4 Jaeger wondering where it was, the Jaeger in question appeared out of the blue, jumped over the other Jaegers, and landed behind the Changeling Dragon ready to smash it apart. "Gotcha bitch!" "Time to kill it!!" Then Noisy Boy punched the Changeling Dragon multiple times until it fell to the ground and Noisy Boy finished it off by smashing the head like it was a rotten potato or a melon. The veteran Rangers weren't surprised by the antics of the duo. "Hey! He was ours!" Twilight Velvet shouted in annoyance. "You got trolled old lady!" Vanoss said smugly. Herc spoke up to prevent a brawl happening, "Guys, let's get that Changeling Queen first okay." Nearby, the Changeling Queen had regained her bearings and was crawling out of the crater she was in when a cane stopped her which she looked up and saw it belonged to Herman who by him was Newt, Tendo Choi, Stacker Pentecost, and the Royal Sisters. "End of the line bitch!" Queen Chrysalis tired to run only to come face to face with the veteran Rangers, Trixie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Twilight and Shining Armor's parents, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Cadence, and Shining Armor all with their guns or any weapon they had on them pointed at the broken Changeling Queen. "I believe you should surrender now..." "Yeah! You're army is dead mate!" "Unless you want more pain bitch you should surrender now!" Jin's brothers nodded as the Russians crackled their knuckles as the guns pointed at the Changeling Queen cocked indicating the safety was off and that it was game over for Queen Chrysalis. Additional security forces arrived at the scene to seal the deal. "I.....uh.....surrender......now......I'll have a surrender drink if it's not too much trouble..." Queen Chrysalis said nervously. The Royal Guards and security personal of the various nation members of the PPDC came in and arrested the Changeling Queen before leading her away while Princess Luna watched. Twilight then spoke, "Finally it's over. The nightmare of that Changeling Queen is what I meant to say." Ending Theme: Requiem of the Gods