Containment is Magic 2: Chaos Rising

Lieutenant Flash Sentry

Equestrian Royal Guard

1st Special Protection Regiment

Canterlot Barracks, Canterlot, Equestria

July 3rd, 2013 C.R

“Lieutenant Sentry, it’s good to see you! How have you been?” asked Captain Shining Armor, as the orange pegasus stallion entered the room.  Lieutenant Flash Sentry was not pleased when he heard that he was being sent out on another mission on his day off. Lieutenant Sentry gave the white unicorn stallion a quick salute before letting out a loud yawn. “What do you need Captain Armor?”

Shining frowned for a few seconds, but quickly pulled up a seat. “Remember the Containment Breach that happened at that LTF facility in Manehattan?” Shining asked as he sat down on the seat that he had pulled up. Lieutenant Sentry nodded, giving Captain Armor a confused look. “Yea, I remember. We had to deploy two Special Response Regiments to assist them in containing the subjects that escaped. Why are you bringing it up?” Shining was silent for a few moments, before taking out a rather official looking folder and threw it to Lieutenant Sentry.

“I just received word from General Bon Bon that we may have found the Catalyst. A D-Class by the name of Follower. You’ve bee-“ Captain Armor began, only to be interrupted by Lieutenant Sentry motioning for the Captain to stop talking. “I have two things to say. First, what the hay is this ‘Catalyst’? Second, why would a D-Class be believed to be this ‘Catalyst’? I thought D-Class were mostly criminals and scum.” exclaimed Lieutenant Sentry, a confused tone in his voice. Captain Armor sighed, slowly getting out of his seat. “What you’re about to hear is Top Secret and only a handful of ponies know about it. As you know, we were invaded for a second time by changelings two weeks ago. My sister and her friends were called in to use the Elements of Harmony to ward off the invasion, and were successful. However, it didn’t go smoothly, for Queen Chrysalis casted a curse on the Bearers of Harmony before she was defeated. That curse caused the bearers to fuse with the elements, which resulted in major psychological damage to them. Almost all of them were driven insane while gaining unique powers. Only my sister remained unaffected, while the rest of her friends were sent to Facility 1a for Containment by the LTF.” Captain Armor explained, keeping a neutral tone in his voice. Lieutenant Sentry frowned deeply, but motioned for Captain Armor to continue.

“The Catalyst is the pony that my sister believes can restore her friends to normal mindsets. However Twilight failed to tell me how the Catalyst would do to restore the Bearers. My guess is that Follower has extremely high magical power, and that he’ll use his excess magic to restore the Bearers.” Captain Armor finished, taking his seat again. Lieutenant Sentry just stared at the Captain for a few moments and shook his head. “How could D-Class possibly be the ‘Catalyst’? They’re the lowest of the low.” Captain Armor shrugged and got back to his feet. “Twilight never told me why she thinks that Follower is the Catalyst, only that he is the potential cure for her friends. Anyway, your assignment is to intercept him at Ponyville Schoolhouse, and bring him back here.”

Lieutenant Sentry was silent for a few moments as he tried to think of a response. “Alright sir. When do I embark for Ponyville?” Shining looked quickly at the clock on the wall, and cleared his throat. “You leave in an hour. I’m also giving you access to Lightning 1 with an escort. Any questions?” Shining explained. Lieutenant Sentry’s mouth simply dropped when he heard that he had access to Lightning 1. “You’re giving me Lightning 1? I thought it was reserved for use by the Royal Sisters only!” Lieutenant Sentry exclaimed. Captain Armor chuckled, quickly picking up the file that he had given to Lieutenant Sentry.

“Indeed, but General Bon Bon ordered that it be made available to you. If Twilight’s prediction is correct, then Follower may be the only hope we have in curing the Bearers.” Shining replied. Lieutenant Sentry stayed silent for a few moments, before slowly nodding his head. “Alright sir, I understand. If there isn’t anything else, then I’ll be heading to the Armory to prepare.” Shining nodded, giving the Lieutenant a quick salute. “Good luck Lieutenant. We’re counting on you.” Smiling, Lieutenant Sentry returned the Captain’s salute and walked out of the room, leaving the white Unicorn Captain to himself.

Flash Sentry loved flying. Flying was his way of escaping life’s problems, from minor annoyances such as being deployed on his day off to very big problems such as a death in the family. While he was still annoyed at the fact that his day off was ruined, Lieutenant Sentry had more important matters to worry about. He was in charge of picking up a critically important pony and bringing him back to Canterlot.

While Lieutenant Sentry doubted that this former D-Class was indeed this “Catalyst” that Captain Armor spoke of, orders were orders and he needed to follow them. Flying close to the large golden chariot that he was assigned to protect, Lieutenant Sentry quickly diverted his attention to the terrain ahead. Rolling fields covered the land below, with the occasional house blotting the landscape. From the air, Equestria was simply a beautiful place to watch.

Lieutenant Sentry’s thoughts were suddenly interrupted when one of the pegasui pulling Lightning 1 called out. “Lieutenant Sentry, we arrive in Ponyville in 12 minutes. You’ll be landing ahead of us ok?” Nodding, Lieutenant Sentry quickly braked until he was flying with the rest of the escort which had been trailing behind the chariot. “We’re there in twelve; get ready to land ahead of the chariot!” Lieutenant Sentry shouted. Each of the ponies trailing behind the chariot nodded, and wasted no time in soaring to positions ahead of the chariot.

Satisfied with the upgraded formation, Lieutenant Sentry flew back to his position at the head of the formation. Only time would tell if this “Follower” was indeed the Catalyst that could save the Bearers of Harmony from eternal insanity.