Halo: Nova

It was around 3 a.m., the night was cold, even colder as the wind struck the fur on the princess's arms during the helicopter ride. All nearby Royal Guards made their way to the Everfree Forest to investigate the fallen ship. The woodland creatures were scared off by the helicopters as they landed outside the dangerous forest. The guards stepped got out of the helicopters, standing attention as the Captain of the Royal Guard stepped out of the helicopter contqining the princesses.

"At ease, men. Squad Alpha, set up a perimeter, make sure no civvies get on site. Bravo, scope out that... Machine in the forest." Captain Armor ordered as the Guards got to their duties.

"If Twilight and her friends arrive, let them on site." The solar princess ordered the Captain.

"Yes your highness."

"Good." She replied. As the guards were about to return to their posts, a car pulled up and four figures stepped out, along with two pegusai.

*Twenty minutes ago, in Ponyville.*

Twilight hung up her phone as she told her last friend to meet at the library. The first to arrive was Rarity and Pinkie Pie. Next was Applejack, then Fluttershy, then lastly, Rainbow Dash. As the six friends were gathered, Dash was the first to break the silence.

"Why are we her... Oh yeah." Rainbow asked, then remembering why.

"We are going to investigate the crash in the Everfree." Twilight announced, striking some faces of fear and concern.

"Why? The Royal Guard have already began the expedition int that Luna-damned forest." Rarity replied, certainly in no mood to trek in that cursed forest.

"That's true. Ah reckon we let th' Guards do the investigatin'." Applejack agreed with Rarity.

"Aw, come on! Don't you have a  of adventure, AJ?" Dash complained, clearly wanting to see the object that crashed in the Everfree.

"Yeah! My Pinkie Sense went off when it came into orbit, meaning LOTS of new faces around!" Pinkie Pie stated, clearly wanting to meet the other worldly people.

"Wait, there's being on that ship? Like, aliens?" Twilight asked, totally excited to see them. 'Finally, truth that we aren't alone in the universe!' She thought happily.

"Why do you want to meet them? So you can fuck 'em?" Rainbow joked, causing some snickers from the group. Twilight flipped a middle finger to her, only making her laugh harder.

"You're so fucking immature, Dash!" Twilight yelled, almost on the brink of strangling Dash.

"Aw come on, Twi! I was just joking!" She finally said, wiping a tear from her eye. After calming down, Twilight went to Pinkie and whispered her something.

"Nope! Not a chance in Hell, Twilight!" Pinkie snapped.

"Come on! You're the one of our group who has their drivers!" Twilight desperately said, trying to convince her. "You do wanna meet them, don't you?" She asked, when she nodded her head.

"Fine." She finally said, agreeing to take them to the outside of the forest.

"Any objections?" Twilight asked the group. No hands were raised. "Good. Lets go!" Twilight squeaked, over-enthusiastic. The group of six made their way to Sugercube Corner, where a blue four door car sat. Twilight old Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash to fly to the outside of the forest. As the car came to life, they quickly made their way to the forest to see the crash site.

*Current time*

The car's headlights were turned off, then the six friends made their way to the checkpoint.

"Hold up! This is.. Oh! You're the Element bearers, are you?" The Guard asked, recognizing the six friends.

"Yeah, why? We're allowed to come see?" Twilight asked, in which he nodded.

"Yeah, the Princesses gave the order."

"Alright, thanks." She thanked him. As they walked to the to the site, they took notice to the multiple squads of Guards that guarded the site, armed to the teeth with high-caliber weapons. As they continued the walk, they spotted the Solar Princess raising the sun. Then they turned their gaze to the giant construct of metal in front of them. Letters on the side read in bold text that said 'Neptune's Fury' that adorned the side of the ship. They then stared at what looked like guns on the side as well, meaning it was military. It's dull grey-steel color was faded, and full of scratches due to the crash.

"Princess," Twilight began, "are you sure they aren't hostile?" She asked, a tinge of fear in her voice.

"They crashed here in the Everfree, and they didn't fire their weapons as they crashed, so no I don't think they are. I know it has weapons on it, but they can't be THAT hostile..." Celestia voice trailed off.

"But if they do attack us, they have the fury of the Royal Guard to deal with." Celestia assured the six friends. The hanger door opened with a loud hiss, then a loud booming noise as the damaged door opened. As soon as it was half way open, a squadron of black armoured and silver visored jumped out, carrying a ramp on the way down. Then once the ramp was secured, a tall being walked down the ramp. He had no mane, but a Snow White beard was visible, meaning he was of elderly age. Medals adorned the left of his chest, making the drab grey uniform more stylish. He had small eyes but his eye colour was a bright blue, well one of them. His left eye was white due a scar running up the left side of his furless face. By his side stood a short soldier, with a happy face painted on its visor, with a quote on its chest that said 'I watch you die, with a smile on my face.' And on top of the quote, a name was visible. 'Braddock' was the soldier's name.

"Hello. My name is Admiral Angus Braddock Senior. And we come in peace." The elder spoke. Princess Celestia held her hand out to the alien being.

"I am Princess Celestia, co-ruler of Equestria." As soon as she said 'Princess', the Admiral and his soldiers did a respectful bow. The soldier with the happy face visored-helmet, took of its helmet. Her face was round, scars adorned her face. A small but womanish haircut adorned her head. Her skin was a pale white, making her look like a ghost.

"This is my daughter, Melissa Braddock." He introduced his daughter, as she extended a hand to shake.

"It's an honour to meet you, your highness." She said in a deep accent like her father. Then a male came running out, after introductions were made.

"Aw come on! Did I miss introductions?" He said in the same accent of the two Braddocks.

"This is Angus Junior. He is a downright genius with technology." He said as he shook hands with the Solar Princess.

"Charmed to meet you, Princess Celestia." He said, thrilled to meet royalty. 'So far, so good.' Admiral Braddock thought, as everything was going according to plan.

"Shall we head to Canterlot to talk and meet each other somer more?" Princess Celestia offered. He nodded, than his daughter commanded her squad to prep a dropship to follow the helicopter back to the palace.

*In the past system...*

Mor'hen, exhausted with talking to the Prophet, went to his quarters to rest. He still couldn't wait to find the 'Neptune's Fury' so he could kill the humans aboard for destroying the 'Solar Radiance'. He dreamed of killing the commander of the ship by stomping on his head, the feeling of gore on his foot ached as he waited for a accurate reading on the humans. 'They will feel my fury.' He thought as he drifted off into a peaceful sleep.