Manehatten, Residential Area

November 30th 2011, 05:25
“Reddy Tech get up you’re going to be late” a soft pitched voice coming from downstairs awakens a red stallion with a dark red mane, dark brown eyes and a computer cutie mark.
“Huh?” the red pony responds, a bright red mare enters the room and approaches the bed.
“Come on Reddy this is your first day in the force, your father always wakes at times like this.” She said.
“Yeah, yeah I know that’s why I never see dad in the morning.” Reddy Tech said.
The dark red pony gets up from his bed and gets ready for the day, as the mother goes downstairs and grabs a picture from a drawer.
“Reddy, come down I have something for you” the bright red mare looked eager to show the gift to her son.
Reddy Tech came down with his black baseball cap on.
“Here, this is what your father had when he was in the force.” The box had a black and white photograph of two ponies, one little colt is sitting on a big strong looking stallion, holding him. The rest of the items inside a box were a dog tag, a helmet and a vest.
“Did he only have these?” the stallion asked to his mother
“Yes, actually he wasn’t allowed to take many belongings.” She replied “They provided the equipment he needed at the base.”
“Well you better get going the camp is far, you don’t want to miss your chance.”
The red pony ran up to hug his mother
“I’m going to miss you.”
After Reddy Tech says his farewells to his mother, he runs to the end of the city where the train to the Equestrian Recruitment center was.
“Ok first things first.” Reddy Tech says to the narrator
Wait what?
“What I’m narrating.”
But I’m the narrator
“This is my story and I don’t want some voice talking in my ear constantly describing the scene, I’m not blind or anything. I mean, your narrating is annoying.”
But this won’t make any sense
“You want logic in a world like this?”
Well fine narrate your story without an epic voiceover. CURSE YOU 4th WALL BREAKING PONIES
Ok now that’s out of the way my name ReddyTech, this is my story. I got a letter from the Equestrian Military that said my dad was missing after a mission; I was told I need to replace him and follow his hooves steps. My dad was a great pony, he taught me everything to know about guns that’s maybe why they called me.

I know they say he's gone and not to tell me that he’s dead, but I like to think of possibilities. He has to be alive; no pony could just disappear without any details. My Uncle Cyro worked with my dad for almost 10 years until my dad’s death, after which the entire team fell apart.

Manehatten, Train Station
30th November, 05:45
I arrived at the train station, it was quite empty, the train hadn’t arrived and I don’t see many ponies, well, considering it was sunrise who would wake up to work at a time like this? Oh wait that would be me.
I saw another pony sitting on a bench, a brown Stallion with a shaved mane and three bullets for a cutie mark. He was carrying guns and by guns I mean a lot of them, I approached him, because I thought I’ve saw him before so I walked over to see what he is doing.
“Hey there.”
He pointed a pistol at me.
“Well you’re a charismatic one.” I said.
I know I shouldn’t joke with somepony who is armed and bigger than me, but hey I just wanted to make a conversation here.
“What do you want?” the Brown Stallion asked putting his gun away.
“Oh I just wanted to know if you’re also being assigned to....”
“Equestrian Military.” We both said simultaneously
“You too, then you’re safe, what’s your name kid?” He asked me
“Reddy Tech” I replied, he took a curious look at me, not sure why he said safe, but I'm going to let that slip.
“Name’s Gun Show.” He said. “Say, are you from Manehatten as well?”
“Yeah” I say. Huh, no wonder he looks a bit familiar I think he works with the police and he… killed… Well this is awkward.
“So what’s your story?” Gun Show asked
“My dad worked in the military and he passed away. My Uncle said I needed to fill him in.” I said to Gun Show
“I’ve been told that I could be a valuable soldier to be in the military.” Gun Show said.
“So what’s your job?” I asked him.
“I'm an ex-police officer.” He replied “You?”
“Technician and gun manufacturer.” I said
Gun Show grabbed his rifle and gave it to me, it was the muzzle, seemed to be broken and it weighed a ton
“Here can you fix this up?” Gun show asked. The strange part is a name like Gunshow who doesn’t know how to fix his own gun? I shouldn’t question about this anyway
“Wow this is heavy; I think I might need power tools for this.” I said to him.
I was going to ask about his story, but that’s when a violet Pegasus flew into the train station, she had dark blue mane and a katana for a cutie mark.
“Train to Canterlot is here” The train guard yelled
“Well, I’ll tell you my story on the train.” Gun Show said.
When we got on the train, we sat down together; the Pegasus was in the corner.
“So what’s with the ex-Police Officer thing?” I asked
“It was just an average day; I was on guard duty at the stores. That’s when a robbery happened, I was outside the store, and there were three robbers, they had weapons and five hostages.”
“So did you do something illegal?”
“I shot the one with the hostages in the head with a pistol and also threw a grenade at the other two causing damages to the store. I got fired for using unnecessary force.” When Gun Show finished his story; I was amazed that he actually used those weapons risking the hostage’s lives.
“Yeah, hey I wonder what that Pegasus is doing here.” I said wondering if she was doing the same assignment.
I went up to her when she was sitting in the corner alone, just looking out the window while holding her sword.
“Hi there”
She pointed her sword at me.
“Okay that’s the second time today, now I’m starting to think I need insurance” I said.
“Oh I’m sorry you startled me, I tend to do that. So what did you want to ask me?” the Pegasus said
“I was wondering if you were assigned to…”
“Equestrian Military” We both said
“Yeah I think everyone here knows why we’re here” I said
“You know you remind of somepony in school.” She said
“Really, wait I think I know you.” I said trying to figure out who she was.
“How old are you?” she asked me
“20” I responded
“No way me too,” She said
“Night Sound?”
“Yes. Reddy Tech?”
“That’s me.”
She got off her seat to hug me.
“Oh, it’s good to see you again.” Night Sound said with enthusiasm
“I take it you two know each other already.” Gun Show said
“Gun Show, this is Night Sound. We have known each other since we were foals. Night Sound this is Gun Show.”
“Nice to meet you,” Night Sound said
Gun Show nodded
“And you don’t point a sword at him, why?” I questioned Night for pointing one at me and not him
“Should I tell you why I’m here?” Night Sound asked, she didn’t want to explain.
“Go ahead.” I replied
“You know how I’m fast and silent.”
“You were most athletic and quiet at school and I made you not become quiet no more.”
“You were my only friend I had, Red. You were the class clown and the smart one.”
“And I always stand up for you whenever you’re in trouble.”
Gun Show chuckled
“I’m guessing you two have a strong relationship, if you know you what I mean.”
Night and I started to blush. It was an embarrassing moment for Night Sound and I. we had been together since we finished high school, I got a scholarship in Engineering and Night managed to be one of the top equestrian athletes and martial arts expert.
“Anyway, back to my story, a grey Pegasus crashed into my house to deliver a letter.” said Night sound
“Wait crashed into your house?” Gun Show asked
“Yes, the Pegasus looked like she had a problem with her eyes.”
“Odd, ok continue.” I said
“The letter said I’ve been accepted to the Equestrian Military.”
“Must be your talent for swords, since it’s your cutie mark,” I said
“Also for your speed and silence, you’re going to be a recon.” Gun Show said
“Recon?” Night Sound said in a confused tone
“Red is the engineer, his uncle is the commander and I’m the heavy weapons.” Gun Show said
“Wait, what are you talking about Gun? How do you what we’re doing?” I asked Gun Show, I really want to know how he knows the stuff he's saying.
“Maybe your uncle will tell us then.” Gun Show grabbed his equipment and went to the exit, because were here in Canterlot.
“What was that about?” Night asked me

“I don’t know. he’s dealt with situations like these before. I just want to meet my uncle.” I said to Night so we both grabbed our stuff and got off the train.

Canterlot, Train Station
November 30th, 08:00
“Wow I’ve never been to Canterlot before, it’s so big and heavily guarded, and is that a sentry turret? This place is awesome!”
I was running around the station like a little colt at an amusement park.
“Red! Where are you going?” Night Sound shouted at me, she looked concerned thinking I might cause trouble.
“He’s just having some fun, let him be.” Gun Show said to Night.
I saw a griffin in the station he was average sized and had black feathers for his hair. He started to approach us.
“Hey are you the new guys?” the griffin asked us.
“Yeah” Gun said
“Great, come with me.”
“Red c'mon we’re going.” Night said
We went outside the station and there was limo.
“Wait we’re going in that?” I said in surprise to the griffin
“Of course, why wouldn’t give the special treatment?” the griffin replied. I just had the weirdest idea that Gun Show does know what’s happening, telling us our roles without any information given to us. We went in the back seat, Night and I sat together at the back. Not to make things awkward or anything. Gun and the griffin sat at the other side.
“BTW, my name is Airrick” the griffin said
BTW? I had a feeling he could be one of those types. Gun Show just gave Airrick a “What?” like look, luckily for me, I like that type of talking but I just didn’t expect someone who talks so informally would be a soldier. Also considering he looks older than me and Night.
“Reddy Tech, but everyone calls me Red. This is Night Sound and the big guy is Gun Show.”
“Commander Cyro is your uncle right?” Airrick asked me
“Sure is. What about him?”
“Oh, he wanted to see you.”
“Yeah I haven’t seen him in a long time.”
“I don’t expect griffins here in Canterlot, What do you do?” Gun asked to Airrick
“I’m a pilot and marksman.”
“Well Airrick I hope you’re not going to be camping most of the time.” I said.
“Camping? Oh yeah, ok I’ve been playing some...”
“Ah I get it” I interrupted him
We both chuckled; night and gun still don’t seem to understand how we… talk. As the trip goes on we told Airrick our professions and stories, in return he also a little story of his own.
“So what’s your family like?” Night said to Airrick. Airrick didn’t look happy about the question, which was a good way to kill the mood.
“Dead” Airrick just said that really quickly.
“Cliché storyline count: 1,” I clapped my hooves and threw them in the air, Night nudged me. But Airrick laughed.
“Oh… oh I’m sorry to hear that.” Night was trying to make this not uncomfortable, but he Airrick did say it fast, making me wonder people asked him this question before, Airrick slowly started to frown.
“It’s alright.” Airrick said, but he said it in a calm tone.
“Hey don’t feel down, I lost my dad recently and how do you think I feel.” I said trying to make Airrick feel better and it worked, I think, I wasn’t sure. He looked up giving a weak smile.
“Yeah you’re right; I mean, who knows we could all be great friends.” Airrick felt happier knowing that friends are like family; actually thinking of it, this maybe a crazy one.

Canterlot, Equestrian Military Registration
November 30th 09:30
“Wow this place is… boring” I said, I couldn’t help but saying it. The place was all grey and dull looking, well, it was the military. Not a walk to a place with bunch of colorful creatures or something like that.
“This is just the registration; wait till we get to the fun part.” Airrick said. We walked up to the register desk. There was a dark green dragon on the desk with a computer; he wasn’t the big type of dragons he was a teenage dragon, teenager, here?
“Name?” The Dragon asked me
“Uh Reddy Tech.” I replied in a really awkward manner.
He started typing down my name on his computer.
“Oh your Commander Cyro’s nephew, I heard about the news why you’re here. I’m sorry to hear that.”
“It’s ok; I want to see my uncle.”
“Alright I’ll see if he's…”
“It’s ok Sitrep; I’ll take it from here.” The door opened beside him and a big cyan unicorn with white mane buzz cut, five golden stars for a cutie mark and with the same color eyes as I do… wait.
“Uncle Cyro!” I ran up to him and hugged him like a bear
“Reddy Tech, long time no see… Ok you’re starting to suffocate me.”
“It looks like he really is the commander’s nephew.” Gun said
“Alright Red that’s enough reunion time, are they your friends?”
“Oh yeah, Uncle you remember Night Sound right?”
“Didn’t you go out with her before Red?”
Airrick and Gun started to laugh, Night didn’t. It’s the same story again with Gun Show’s question. Blushes, embarrassment, you name it, but I still think my uncle is awesome so I tried to stand up for Night again and try to stop this moment and keep moving on.
“Uncle, this is not the time.”
“Ah c'mon Red I’m just fooling with ya, I know a lot of Night’s abilities, we’re lucky to have her here. Captain Gun Show, great to have some pony like you in the team.”
I wasn’t sure if he was being sarcastic, since that Gun was quite dangerous. Actually I should take out the quite part.
“Good to be here Commander Cyro, but just call me, Gun for now on I’m not a captain anymore.”

“Yeah I heard about, but this is like a promotion trust me. I see that you guys met Airrick already, so we’re going to give you a tour around the base.” Cyro said. He opened the door with his magic, gave a dark blue aura around it. I never knew my uncle that well, he's just as busy as my dad but when he has the time he is the best uncle ever to have.

Canterlot, Equestrian military barracks,
November 30th, 10:00

We exited the registration office and we started to go to the outside of the boot camp. It wasn’t what I thought it would look like; it was grassy, green with wildlife everywhere.
“This here is a survival training grounds, we use it so soldiers can survive living on their own, fighting for their lives, understanding the environment.” Cyro said. We moved on to the shooting gallery, it’s what you think, outdoors, number of posts, wooden dummies, guns.
“Uncle, aren’t you going to mention this shooting gallery?”
“You just explained it already, it’s just a shooting gallery nothing special you all seen it before.” Gun said
“Alright then next we have the, I know you will love this Red. The Engineer’s room.” Cyro opened the door and bright light shined on all of us, my jaw dropped. There was everything I ever imagine.
“Is this a dream?”
“Ah I knew you’ll love it.” Cyro closed the door and locked it, maybe to not have too much fun in there.
“Aw, this dream sucks now.”
“C'mon Red get your head out of the clouds” Night said to me. We went next door and it turns out it’s a simulator, there was armor, weapon cabinets even swords and squares that I don’t want to know what comes out of it.
“Simulator room… yeah there’s not much to say about it, it’s used for all types of training.” Again not much to say like the shooting gallery… I wanted to go back to the engineer’s room. We went to a hanger filled with planes and helicopter and echoes when you talk.
“THIS IS THE HANGER! Hanger. Hanger.”
“HEY THERE’S EVEN ECHO! Echo. Echo.”
“When the hanger doors are closed shouting here can be annoying sometimes, so don’t yell or make any loud noises.” Cyro said
“Commander Cyro you are needed in the briefing office, over.” The communicator besides the door said. Sounded like SitRep from the control center
“Copy that SitRep, I’ll be right there. Well I need to go, Airrick show them the rest I’ll be right back.”
“You got it Commander.” Airrick responded in a respectful manner as Cyro left the hanger.
“So should we go to the living quarters or the mess hall?” Airrick asked
“I’m hungry.” Gun said

“Mess hall it is.”

Canterlot, Equestrian Military Briefing
November 30th, 10:30
Now this here is what my uncle told me about what the briefing was about. Uncle said that the way to the briefing office was a really long corridor with guards watching. The reason why the briefing room is heavily protected is because Princess Celestia comes in there and tells missions to commanders.
“Alright SitRep, hope this isn’t a mission for the team.” Cyro said to SitRep waiting outside the door to the room. SitRep had a pause not wanting break the mood for Cyro
“Celestia is eager to give the team their mission. Good luck commander.” Com said. Uncle sighed without saying a word to SitRep, he went through the briefing room door and met the princess. Now let me tell you, my uncle has been in the force longer than my dad, almost 30 years straight making him a veteran rank and my dad…10 years.
“Commander Cyro, sorry to not give you a retirement slip, but Equestria still needs your help and your new team.” Princess Celestia said.
“In favor for doing this for the lost, there’s no time for resting.”
“More and more acts of anarchy keep appearing. Equestria can never find any peace. Not even the elements of harmony can handle.”
“Princess you know they’re not necessary for minor situations, that’s why we’re here, why you made these teams. The elements of harmony only do things like Discord or Nightmare moon, because we’re not capable.”
“Yes, I know commander, now your team’s first mission is ready to get started.”
“What? Now? But princess my nephew is not even trained yet, he never fought anything before in his life.”
“You’ll see the reason why now is the time.”
Uncle started walking out the room.
“Sitrep, tell them to meet me in brief.”

Author's Note

I know my grammar is bad, but I can't get an editor so please try to comment on story instead of how bad my punctuation and sentence structure is