Through hell and back

We crossed the bridge and entered the forest once again. "Man, why cant we just take one of the MRAP's?" Bob asked.

"Aww shut up. You always cry about the smallest thing. I mean how the hell did you even get into the marines?" Hank asked

"Why don't ya ask your mama." Bob said and flipped Hank off.

"Ha!" I laughed and looked back to the two. "Alright, alright you two cut it out. We have no clue what's out here. So lets switch to our night vision and get into formation."

"Got it."

"Roger that."

"Will do."

We all switched to our night vision and got into formation and moved quietly and carefully through the woods. We walked for about 10 minutes and found nothing but a couple of rabbits. "Damn it, this isn't enough to feed the entire outpost." I said disappointed. After another 5 minutes we heard metal clanking and then soon voices. We decided to check it out. We finally found the who or should I say what was making all of the noises. There marching in roman looking armor were several mini horses or ponies if you want get technical. Somehow they all carried spears, swords, and crossbows. "Uh, you guys seeing what I'm seeing?" I whispered.

"Yep."

"Unfortunately yes."

"Hm-mm."

We stayed out of sight and watch the ponies march. "So...anyone have any ideas." I asked looking behind me.

"Yeah, I say we kill one and take em back and try some weird pony meat." Rob said aiming for what looked like the leader of these ponies.

"Negative, lets just pull back and tell everyone about this." I said and slowly walking backwards.

We all agreed and headed back for the outpost. It was quiet and peaceful. That is until there was a crack that came  from our left. I quickly raised my fist and scanned the area. I saw 2 shadows run by into cover. I looked back and singled them what I saw. After I was done there was a *CLICK* "GET DOWN!!" I screamed and dived into cover. As I was diving into cover multiple guns fired and a few bullets nearly hit me. I poped out of cover and fired a couple of shots in the direction of our ambushers and heard 2 screams of pain.

"SARGENT! WE HAVE BEEN ENGAGED BY UNKNOWN HOSTILES! WE ARE PINNED DOWN! REQUESTING REINFORCMENTS! HOW COPY!" I screamed over the radio and fired a couple more shots.

*Roger that, fire a flare and we'll send backup to your position.*

"TIM! FIRE A FLARE!" I shouted and threw a frag. The frag exploded and was followed by screams.

Tim fired his flare and fired his M16. I looked to my left and saw 4 shadows rush by me. "SHIT! ROB WATCH THE LEFT! THEIR TRYING TO FLANK US!" I shouted.

Rob aimed to the left and fired a storm of lead from his M249. After he let loose in the enemy's position there were even more screams.

*Bravo team is on root to your position.*

We stayed in cover and fired our weapons for about 4 minutes. Soon the gunfire died down and a chinese soldier fell out of the bushes dead. "LIGHTNING, LIGHTNING!" I yelled.

"THUNDER, THUNDER!"

I gave a sigh of relief and motioned everyone to get up. We came out of our cover and quickly moved to Bravo teams position. "thanks for the assist." I said.

"No problem. Lets get back to the outpost and watch out for any other of these pricks." Alex said and kicked one of the dead chinese soldiers. We quickly made our way to the MRAP and headed back to the outpost.

[SHINING ARMORS PROV]

*CRACK*

*CRACK*

*CRACK*

*BOOM*

"Sir, it's coming from the north. Permission to scout the area." one of the sargents said. I nodded and he gathered his scouting party and flew towards the sound.

"Everypony keep an eye open. Something's going on here and I don't like it." I said and continued to lead my guards to the location of all of the noises. After a few minutes we arrived and was greeted with a horrific scene. About 9 strange creatures were laying on the ground dead. I motioned the guards to spread out and secure the area. I then approached one of the creatures and inspected the corps. It was totally alien to me. I had no idea what this thing was. I soon noticed multiple holes in it's chest and one huge hole in it's head. "What in equestria is going on here?" I asked myself.

"Sir! Come look at this!" one of the guards shouted.

I got up and trotted to the guard. "What did you find?" I asked approaching him.

He pointed to the ground where strange markings in the ground made a trail. "There may be others. Should we inform the princess?" he asked.

I thought for a moment. "No, we will find the trail until it ends. Then we will inform her." I said. "Everypony back in formation and follow me."

All of the guards bolted to their positions and followed me. We followed the trail until they were replaced with a even more strange trail. They looked like tracks from a wagon but were larger. I decided to continue following the trail and find these creatures.

[JACOBS POV]

We got back to the outpost and crossed the bridge. We entered the castle and went to the fire. I put 3 dead rabbits on a table and grabbed a cup of coffee and went to find the sargent. I found him near the fire warming his hands. He looked over to me and gave a small smile. 'Damn that's rare.' I thought and sat next him. "Coffee?" he nodded and took the cup.

"So, mind telling me what happened out there?" he asked and took a sip of coffee.

"The chinese ambushed us when we were on our way back to the outpost. Oh, but wait till you here about what we found." I said with a wide grin. He raised an eye brow. "Me and the boys heard some sounds and we went to check it out. What we found was totally strange. We found a bunch of cartoonish ponies wearing roman armor and carrying spears, swords, and crossbows marching." the sargent looked as if he was about to lose it but kept a straight face. "Look, if you don't believe me than ask the others." I said and took a sip of my coffee.

"Look, Jacob, I think you need some rest. What about you go and hit the-"

*Uhhh, sir, we got something really weird across the bridge. You may want to check it out, but I would stay out of site if I were you.*

"Roger that." he said. The sargent got up and jogged to the to the main door. I got up and followed. We arrived at the main doors and peeked outside. I slowly looked over to the sargent and gave a cocky smile. There, across the bridge were the group of ponies I was talking about.

"Believe me now?" I asked and chuckled.

*Sir, a couple of em are crossing the bridge now. Permission to fire a warning shot.*

"Permission granted."

Soon Vick fired a shot and nearly hitting the lead pony. They pulled back and returned to the other side of the bridge. "Sir, they are just a bunch animals in armor. I don't think their much of a threat." I said.

"I know, but I just don't want to take any chances." he said and pulled out his binoculars. "Wait, a couple of them are fucking flying."

"Say what now?" I asked and took out my binoculars to see 4 or 5 of the ponies flying our way. "Well I be damned."

*Sir, do you want me to take them out of the sky? I have a clear shot.*

"Don't kill them just injure them."

*Roger that.*

Soon Vick fired again and one of the ponies let out a scream of pain and fell out of the sky. The rest of the ponies flew after their fallen friend and carried him of to safety. "Nice shot." I said with a smile.

*Sir, the rest of the ponies are crossing the bridge and they don't look happy.*

"Geez, cant these guys get a clue? Lock and load boys we're having freaky pony meat." The sargent said.

We all grabbed our weapons and aimed for our advancing dinner, but soon there was a sound all to familiar. "INCOMING MORTARS!"

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

Three mortar shells made contact with the earth and exploded. I looked over and saw the ponies moving back across the bridge and entered the forest.

*HOSTILES APPROACHING FROM THE WEST!*

*THEIR COMING FROM THE SOUTH TO!*

*SHIT THEIR COMING FROM ALL SIDES!*

"ALRIGHT BOYS! CONSERVE YOUR AMMO AND KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN! I HAVE A FEELING THAT WE'RE GOING TO BE HERE FOR AWHILE!" the sargent shouted over the radio.

I took a deep breath and did what I do best.