Sunday Pt1

Cross_com

Time….1630hrs

Location...Ponyville

“You did what Alex?” Celestia asked as I held a sleeping Scootaloo.

“I apparently adopted Scootaloo.” Looking at both Princesses I could tell their feelings about my actions were...astounding. Celestia's posture and facial expressions was one of bewilderment. While Luna's was strangely the opposite. She was a tad bit happy? Luna held a light smile,, not very obvious but it was large enough for me to know it was there. “Is there a reason why you are smiling Luna?”

Luna had snapped out of her thoughts and back into reality. “Uhm ehh yes I was smiling for now we know what kind of a human we are dealing with.” she said as she nervously laughed.

Celestia looked at her sister then to me. “Well if Scootaloo wanted you as a parent I guess I have no reason to say no but...” Celestia now looked at me with a serious and unwavering face “you are to care for this child as she was your very own flesh and blood.”

“I wouldn't have it any other way. If Scootaloo wished for me to be her parent than hell I’m gonna be that living and breathing embodiment of her wish.”

Luna looked at me with a blushing face. “That sounds very noble of you Alex.” Luna then looked to Celestia “Sister I do believe he is serious about taking the young filly in as his own kin and as she has no one to call family I see not to deny her thy dream of a father do you?”

When Luna had finished her statement Celestia simply nodded and said “I don't see any point not to...” but when she finished her horn had that same golden aroua swarm around it then disappear leaving a piece of parchment floating in front of me next to an ink well and quill. “First you must sign her adoption papers and then we can talk about a new arrangement of living for the time being. We can't have a young filly sleeping with her new father out in the wild.”

“You know I have a tent in my backpack right...?” I asked as I laid a still sleeping filly down on a near by pillow. The very same I had used the night before.

“I'm very sure you do Alex and we know you're quite capable of keeping her safe but I still don't want to take any chances.” Celestia then changed her focal point from me to Scootaloo. “She is a strong filly but, she most likely has been through some tough times as well. No matter, since you are to be this towns sole guard for the time being, until I can have a contingency sent I will have you housed in one of the local hotels so you may have a proper place to sleep.” Celestia was about to continue but was stopped by a scroll appearing in front of me.

“Fucking magic...” I said under my breath as I began to fill out the paperwork but, stopped when It asked the date. Knowing that Celestia was busy with her reading I looked to Luna who was laying down reading a book. “Luna I’m sorry to bother you but could you tell me the date and year? I’m not to sure what the date is here.”

Luna looked up from her book and looked over to me “ The date is September the 10th 2023 why do you ask?”

“I needed to put down a date is all.” I then began to fill the rest of the forums.

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(Three hours, One quick patrol around Ponyville and a few adoption forms latter)

Exiting the princess's detached train car in my full gear and a drowsy Scoutaloo in my arms I began to follow the directions laid out by Princess Celestia. She had paid for a room in a local hotel that was repaired after the attack.

By now the moon was rising in the sky bring a cool wind with it causing a certain filly to shiver in my arms.“Dad?” Scootaloo said as she used her hooves to clear out her eyes from sleep but to no avail.

“Yes? “ I replied as I continued my walk along the path.

“I’m cold.” she said as she drew closer to my armored chest looking for warmth.

Looking ahead towards the horizon I could see the sign of the hotel I was to be at. “I know Scoot just hold on a bit longer we are almost there.”

Scootaloo looked up at me then closed her eyes again.

Never in my life did I imagine I would have a kid before I got married but, ever since she woke up when I was away patrolling the town. The Princesses had told her that I had filled out the papers and from what Luna had told me, Scootaloo was overjoyed about the news and even shouted quote un quote "I have a daddy now!" Ooh, how I wished I could of been there to see the look on her face.

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By the time I had gotten back to the train car after my patrol Scootaloo out right jumped into my arms saying daddy and at that very moment my heart felt something I haven't know since that day. Maybe this is what dad said he missed...

Looking up to the clear night sky with its Lunar ruler standing proud over its granted domain. I could see stars that I never saw back home but, funny thing was I didn't feel lost nor sad about the current situations i have found myself in. If anything I wonder if I am making the best of what I was given.

When I had arrived to the hotel I grabbed the key from the front desk and continued my way to the third floor of the building. “Yay more fucking stairs!” I said mentally so to not disturb Scootaloo as I began my climb.

Opening the door to the and ducking just slightly as I entered just to avoid a meeting with my helmet and upper door frame. I placed the key next to a bowl of fruit next to the door. Looking around the room I could see a queen sized bed centered against the wall with two pillows. I could see a dresser just to the right of the bed where I could place some items. But what instantly drew my attention from the cozy atmosphere the room was giving me was a note. Neatly placed on a folded pile of clothing.

Carefully placing Scootaloo under the covers and tucking her in I read the note and unfolded a pair of pant, shorts, shirt and underwear. I have no clue how they got my measurements wait... now I remember. Nonetheless I read on.

I do hope these articles of clothing are to your liking Alex. The Princess only gave me an hour to make them for you but, if you come by my boutique sometime this week I will be more than happy to make you some more for your stay here in Equestria.

Your’s truly Rarity.

Tossing the note in a nearby trash bin. I began to remove my armor and exo suit leaving them neatly placed in a corner. Leaving me in my BDU and with my sidearm still in its holster.

Taking a seat on one of the chairs by the table I had began to remove the M107 rifle from its case. With the rifle in hand I then grabbed my backpack and retrieved my cleaning kit. It took a bit to strip and clean it but, a clean rifle will not jam as much as a dirty one. Once I was finished I did the same to the SCHAR and Colt.

By the time I had finished It was around 1 in the morning and I could feel my eyes become heavy. Wanting to go to bed ASAP I grabbed the change of clothes that I was provided and headed towards the shower. Slowly closing the restrooms door and locking it behind me.

My shower lasted no more than five minutes but I will say this... I now smell like apples. Looking back at the bed where I had put Scootaloo. She was still asleep under the covers and I could feel the coolness of the room under the shirt and shorts. Not wanting to miss out on the warmness of the covers Scootaloo was enjoying I made my way to the bed and slipped in next to her and fell right asleep.

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Time...UNKNOWN

.Location...UNKNOWN

“What is it you need Stone? some of us just can't drop what we are doing to come by for a chat.” a cloaked figure said as it approached a center point in a pitch black room along with three others that were now faced with a another cloaked figure with grey talons .Who had his back turned to them while standing in the center.

“For once I have to agree with Fallen. Granted what he claims as 'important' is much different from mine.” One of the cloaked figures said.

“Why must you two fight every time we meet? We are rarely called to meet but, when we are you two make this an unpleasurable time.”

“Are you all done bickering about your pastimes?” All the occupants in the room fell silent “Now since that is all settled can we now get on with the task at hoof.  We are here because Stone has something of importance to reveal to us. Correct?” Another figure joined the circle of illumination.

“Correct as always sister Grey. Now for the reason I’ve called you all here to my office is our plans for Equestria have met a slight hindrance.” Most if not all the ponies faces lit up with distaste for what they were told.

“Hindrance? What do you mean hindrance brother?”

“What is impeding us Stone? Is it Blueblood? Did he wimp out like I said he would hmm?!”

The Grey taloned figure turned to the group. “Actually, Blueblood did as he was told but, he was killed in the throne room by some unknown creature.” The figure snarled at the word. “I’ve sent one of my agents to investigate this news and hopefully his findings will shed some light on this event in our plans.”

“I see. so, what are we to do about this? Do we start a war or attempt an assassination?”

“We have no need for such bold moves for that I have but a simple way to deal with this creature, that is why I called you all here.I want your voices on this plan I have in mind.”

“And what is this plan you have in mind Stone?”

The Grey taloned creature removed his hood revealing a battle scarred face and a missing right eye but, in its place was a long and gruesome scar.

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(One Month Later)

I woke up to sunlight hitting my eyes from the partially blocked window and a slight pressure on my chest. Rubbing away the sleep from my eyes I turned my sight towards the spot of my chest. I saw a certain orange filly using me as a bed. (Fuck it I just lost my man card.)

She looked so adorable sleeping on me curled up how she is. some how I felt at peace with this situation. I could of laid there till she had woken up, but I was snapped out of my trance by the very same filly.

“Well good morning little one, did you have a good night's sleep?” I asked causing her eyes to open wide with a smile. “You know I’ve been your dad for a month and in that time I do believe it is that time we moved into the almost finished embassy, correct?”

Scootaloo nodded her head.

“And I do believe out of the many rooms completed. I said you could sleep in your own room right?”

She nodded her head again.

“Then can you, please, tell me why you are using me as a bed?”

This time I could see a bit of red on her cheeks as she replied. “Well I only had you as a dad for a month and I-I just wanted to be close to you is all.” I could see tears begin to form in the corners of her eyes.

(Now you’ve done it dipshit you made your daughter cry. No good feel the pain)“Hey, hey...” I said as I began to clear away the newly forming tears “you can sleep with me every now and then but, you are eight years old okay. You're a big girl in fact you're my big girl okay? Now don't cry.”

She looked at me “Okay” she said somberly.

“Good! now lets see what we can do about breakfast.”

Scootaloo instantly cheered up.“Oh can we go to Sugarcube corner!” she said as she stood on my chest flapping her little wings with gusto.

Smiling and now rubbing her head as I began my motions to get up “You sure you want to go to the bakery? I could fix us some pancakes?” We both began to laugh from my previous attempt in which I had completely and utterly failed. “Okay Sugarcube corner it is. Now get off me I need to get ready.” This time she lept off the bed, well me in this case and used her little wings to soften her landing.

“Okay, I’ll wait for you in by the front door!” and with that she ran out of my room like a bat straight out of hell.

Getting out of my bed I made my way to the restroom. Where I would begin my daily cycle of running water on my face to beat away any hint of sleep from my face. From there I had grabbed a pair of BDU pants from the closet to wear. From there I laced up my combat boots and placed my side arm in its holster attached to my belt along with a textile bag I used to hold my gold coins.

Exiting the room and heading down the hall I said hello to the constructions ponies that were coming and going along with a few maid ponies. But on my way to the lobby of the newly forming embassy (These ponies work fast!) I had bumped into... well tripped over would be a better word to use. A certain unicorn mare “Well morning Quill hows the family” I asked as I got to my feet.

“They are doing good Mr, Nicks and how are you and the Scootaloo?” she asked as she levitated a few files towards me.

“Good and what are these?” I asked as I began to look over the contents of the scrolls.

“They are the potential candidates for the team the Princess would like you to form.”

“Okay, I guess I’ll look through them during breakfast.”

Quill looked at me happily “Going to Sugarcube corner I presume?”

“Yeah, Scootaloo's idea” I replied.

“Remind me to thank her for that. We dont need you to cause another incident.” She snickered.

“Yeah yeah, Laugh it up Quill I dont need to be reminded of my blunder. Now if you excuse me I have a filly waiting for me outside.” I said as I began my way to the exit with scrolls in hand..

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“What took you so long dad?” Scootaloo asked as we left the embassy grounds “I’m pretty sure I waited for an entire year for you.”

Looking at Scoutaloo “Hey it’s not easy being your old man. You know that I have work to do even on a weekend.” I said in a childish manner which made a certain filly giggel. “Oh, and Quill says hi.”

Scootaloo was about to reply but was stopped as I quickly grabbed her with my left hand since my right hand was preoccupied with a few scrolls. This brought out a happy laughter from her as I swung her in my arm for a bit then placed her on my head. Where she stayed with her back hooves on my shoulders on her front hooves draped over my head. This little action grabbed a bit of attention from a few mares around. The attention from a few was friendly but some of them were red flags in my head.

“So, what are we going to do today dad?” Scootaloo asked as we drew closer to the town.

“Well for starters after we eat we have to go see Rarity about some clothing.” Scootaloo looked at me from her perch on my head which caused me to laugh a bit. “Don't worry the clothing is for me but, I still need to find you a dress if the need were to arise. Though we both may hate the idea I still need to put up a good image as an ambassador and same goes for you.”

“Do I have too?”

“Eyup you wanted me as a dad now suffer the consequences.” I said as I brought my left hand to mess with her head which of course she pushed her head into my hand. “then from Rarity's I need to go to Sweet Apple Acres and check on something that Applejack says has been bugging her farm after which I guess we can go to lunch and the rest of the day is ours. How does that sound for a sunday?”

“Sounds boring when will we do anything fun huh? You promised to take me with you when you go parachuting.” Scoutaloo said as we neared the bakery.

“I did didn't? I well let me make a harness that I could put you in first then maybe I’ll think about it (I finished that harness last week) but till then...” I said as I grabbed Scootaloo with my left hand again and placed her on the ground next to me so we could enter the bakery. “What will you want to eat?”

“Uhm, oh how about a chocolate muffin?” she asked as we entered.

“Sounds like a plan now go find us a place to sit while I’ll go see Pinkie about your muffin.”

Scoutaloo nodded then trotted off to find us a seat.

“Hey, Alex what would it be this time? Chocolate muffin and banana nut?” Pinkie said as she stood behind the counter.

“Yeah but double that, and also two glasses of milk would do.” I said as I reached for the coins in my pouch.

“That will be six bit please.” Pinkie said with a smile I’ve become accustomed to seeing every now and then.

“Here you go.” I said as I placed the coins in her upturned hoof. She then proceeded to put the coins in the cash register.

“I’ll find you when your order is ready.” Pinkie said cheerfully as I made my way to where Scoutaloo had chosen to sit.

“I see you wanted to look at the window today Scoutaloo.”

“Yeah I wanted to see what you see when you space out looking out the window but, I don't see it. What do you see when you look out the window dad?” she asked as I placed the scrolls on the table and took my place next to her in the booth she had selected by the wall with a window right next to it.

“You want to know what I see when I look out the window hmm?”

“Well yeah, because every time you do you seem to be out of it like totally not in this world at all.” She replied as she snuggled in to my left side causing me to smile just a bit.

“You know that day I came to this world?” I said as I began to remove the seal of a scroll.

“Oh course I do that is the very same day you saved my life from the Timberwolves.”

“Well before that I was part of a giant army let's say the royal guard number about 100,000 strong but, compared to the one I came from which numbered in the millions counting people like me, to people who simply do paperwork. Plus these machines of great speed and strength even some of which are faster than Rainbow Dash and would leave her behind in a heartbeat.” Scootaloo began to look at me with wonder as I began to read the first scroll. “Heck a lot of those machines fly higher than her and lift more than any pegasus in Equestria or Griffon.”

“Did you really have all of these machines?” A familiar voice asked.

“Hey Twilight!” Scootaloo said from her spot right next to me.

“Yeah and more at one point my government was able to send a platoon of men like myself anywhere in the world in less than 90 minutes and it was called The Freedom Star” Twilight just stood there in disbelief.

“Dad I think you broke Twilight.” Scootaloo said as I could hear another set of hooves approach.

“Hey Twilight do you want me to get you something too?” Pinkie asked as she placed the muffins and glasses of milk on the table. “Twilight are you in there?” Pinkie began to wave her hoof in front of Twilights face in hopes of snapping her out of her petrified state. Which actually snapped her out of it.

“Huh...? oh sorry would you mind if I joined you two today?” Twilight asked as I rolled back up the first scroll and began to undo the second.

“Sure I don't mind but, you are asking the wrong per-er I mean pony this day was to be with Scootaloo so ask her not me.” I said as I ruffled Scoot’s hair a bit.

“Daaad!” she said in a fake protest because I knew she enjoyed it when I messed with her mane. She then looked to Twilight. “It’s fine if you join us” she then went to grab her first muffin of the day but, before she did I stopped her.

“What do we say before we eat?” I reminded her.

She then look to Pinkie Pie “Thank you Pinkie Pie.”

“You're welcome Scootaloo” she said as she looked to Twilight as I signaled for Scootaloo to eat her muffin.

Twilight took her seat adjacent of me and Scootaloo then looked to Pinkie Pie. “Uhm I’ll have what he ordered but, could you add a daisy to it?”

Pinkie Pie nodded and then left bouncing on her merry way... no lie, I could hear the bouncing sounds.

Going back to the scrolls that held the names, descriptions, background and, photo’s of different ponies for a squad that both Princesses said I had to construct of ten ponies. But wait theres more... I have to train them?! Wait... I think the training part I can have fun with.

“So what was your world like?” Twilight asked in an attempt to strike up a conversation as I reached to grab a muffin.

“To tell you the truth it’s almost the same. From what I’ve read the earth I lived on was almost the same with a few major differences.”

“Like what?”

“Well for starters we don't control weather, that is all natural.”

Twilight’s face lit up with disbelief “Thats horrible! how do you grow food then?”

“Just because we don't control it doesn't mean it's one thing all year round.” I said as I opened a new scroll and finished my muffin. “It changes on its own. Granted it can become severe at times but, we don't mess with it. It’s safer that way.”

“Okay, well what's the other thing then?”

“Simply put, the earth revolves around the sun while the moon revolves around the earth. Done, Now lets see about this scroll here.” Unraveling the last scroll of the lot I was handed I was really going to enjoy the training.

“What are those dad?” Scootaloo asked a she finished her glass of milk "I saw you come out with them but, you never told me what they are for.”

“Well to answer your question Scootaloo these are names and pictures of ponies that the Princesses would like me to train.” I said as I finished my last muffin and downed the glass of milk I had ordered just as pinkie pie had arrived with twilights.

“I see, well seeing as you both are done, where will you be going after this?” Twilight asked as she bit into a muffin.

“From here it will be the Carousel Boutique.”

“Well I wont keep you say hi to Rarity for me okay?”

“Sure, and tell Spike I said hi will ya Twilight? Come on Scoot let's get moving, the faster we get there the faster we leave.”

“Okay dad, but what are you gonna do about the scrolls?” she asked as she leapt down to the floor.

“Good point” I looked to Twilight “Twilight could I-” she cut me off.

“Already on it” and with that a flash came and went with all the scrolls in my office I hope

“Thanks Twilight. Now lets get moving Scootaloo.” I said as I grabbed her with both hands and placed her on my head.

“So what are we going to do at Rarity's?” Scootaloo asked as more mares began to look my way (NOPE)

“I’m just gonna check up on a few things is all. Why? do you want a dress?” This got a pleasant reaction.

“What noo!” She said as I chuckled “I just want to know is all.”

“Well if you want to know I’m having her make me a tux along with some other things, but the main reason is. I had her make the flag of my home country along with the flag of my country's army.”

“So we are going to her for a few flags then?”

“Maybe.”

“Boring...” she sighed.

“Well you can take a nap you know, because after that it's to AppleJack’s.”

“Fine.” she said as we entered the seamstress's home/business.

“Hello and welcome to The Carousel boutique where everything is-” I cut her off.

“Hey Rarity! hows the job going?” I asked as I placed the now sleeping filly on the nearby couch.

“Oh, Alex why did you have me make something so bland? At least the tux even though I didn't like the green it posed a challenge.” Rarity said as she moved a strand of her mane back into place.

“Well for one, thats my nations flag that I will be hoisting over the embassy for all to see.” Her mouth opened wide as I inspected the unfinished flag on the table.

“Y-y-you are going to be flying this!?” she shouted causing me to shush her due to a sleeping filly in the room over napping. “Sorry for the outburst dear but, I wished you would of told me earlier I would of had it done by night’s end yesterday.”

“Its fine, I don't plan to have it flying till the embassy is finished.” Turning my head to the now sleeping filly on the couch “but I will ask you if you could make her a dress.”

“You mean Scootaloo?” Rarity asked as she folded up the unfinished flag. “Why what's the occasion dear?”

“Well it's just something I feel needs to be done especially with the whole ambassador thing.” I said as I shrugged my shoulders.

“If that's the case I’ll get to working on it when I have the free time to do so.”

“Well I better get out of your hair as to not distracted you any longer from your work. After all I did say to Applejack I would take a look at the problems she had on the farm.”

“Then don't let me stop you dear and in fact I'm sure Scootaloo wouldn't mind spending time with her friends today as well.” Rarity said as I picked up Scootaloo up from her resting place on Rarity’s couch and began my way to the door. “It was nice seeing you again Rarity and I do hope you can find your prince soon.Oh and I almost forgot Twilight say’s hi” Closing the door behind me, I’m pretty sure I just left that mare speechless. Ponies round here think I don't listen when they are speaking to me. Well think again you four legged fucks! this hairless ape can listen!

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(20 minutes of walking latter)

The walk to Sweet Apple Acres was again meet with some unwanted looks from the same mares as before.

“Damned ponies give me the creeps with those eyes of theirs...” I said under my breath as I entered the farm.

Looking around and not seeing a pony insight I made my way to the old looking barn house seeing how I saw no pony outside. (Yes getting used to saying pony instead of one. I miss earth a bit now) Climbing the old rickety steps to the porch I approached the door with a still sleeping filly in my arms. Waking the little filly from her morning nap was easy a simple scratch behind the ear which in turn made her open her eyes as she leaned into my hand.

“Why did you wake me up dad?” she asked as I place her on her four hooves and she began to stretch. “I was having an amazing dream about flying through the sky!”

“I bet you were Scootaloo, in fact you were saying a lot of things in your sleep.” she blushed to my lie.

“D-d-did I really?” her blush deepened.

Taking this as a hit that her dream may or may not be something she didn't want to talk about “No no you weren't but judging by that blush, Is it something you want to tell you old man?” she nodded her head “We can talk about it later Scootaloo when you feel safer and when we are away from listening ears.”

She looked at me then said softly “Thanks dad.”

I nodded to her reply then turned my attention to the door “Well lets say hello shall we?” I said as I walked up to the door with Scootaloo in tow and knocked.

“A’h'll be right there” I heard an old feminine country accent call from inside the home. Being a patient man I was I did not knock again but, the time I heard the reply to the time the door actually opened was simply testing.

When the door finally opened I saw an elderly pony with white mane and a green and an aged coat. That looked as if it had seen better days. “Ah you must be that Alex fellow that the yugins had been talking about way back when.” she then opened the door wider “Ah and Scootaloo it’s nice to see you to deary. Hows your adoptive father doing? I heard he is a nice stallion.”

Scootaloo looked at the elderly pony in front of us quite confused “Uhh Granny Smith my dad is standing right next to me.”

Granny Smith then looked to me as her dentures popped out of her mouth and landed by her front hooves. “????-????-????-????-????”

I could not understand a single word exiting her mouth. “Miss Smith could you please put back in your teeth I can't make out a single word you are saying.” She looked at me then to the spot where her dentures had lanned. She then reached with her front left hoof and grabbed? (How in the- you know, fuck it... not gonna ask)

With her dentures in hoof she then plopped them back in her mouth. “Ah’m sorry about that. Ah’m sure yall came over ere to talk to The young folk ah’ll go get them but, please come in and make yourselves comfy.” She then walked back in the house with me and Scootaloo in tow as she disappeared up a flight of stairs.

Looking around the old room which I assumed to be the living room since I saw a coffee table and a old couch set next to an old rocker. I then proceed to sit on the couch as Scootaloo did the same but, lept in to my lap as soon as I sat down. “You are one spoiled filly you know that?” I said as I started to drag my hand from her head down to the base of her neck. That was replied with a slight hum from her tiny wings. “But you are my spoiled filly.”

“It was mighty nice of you to come on over Alex” I heard a certain orange mare call from the direction of the stairs “But I kinda already finished what I needed help in before you got here.” Applejack said as she cleared the last step but was followed by a filly with a yellow coat. sporting a pink bow tie.

“Yeah and it was a doozy of a chore Yall ever try to get a sea serpent out of a river run off? it ain't easy I tell yah.” Applebloom said as I stopped my hand over Scootaloo's back waiting for her normal response when she see’s her friends. “Hey Scootaloo” I could see a smile appear on Applebloom's face “I didn't know you and your dad were so close.”

And there it was the words I was looking for that caused my little town boy filly attempt to squirm her way out of my lap (Thank you hands) Her antics drew a chuckle from the country sisters and myself.

“Daad let me go!” she said as I had loosened my hold from her which was enough for her to escape my grasp.

Taking this event in stride as I put on a mock sad face “That hurts Scootaloo you don't want to be seen with your dear old dad. Oh the same oh the shame I feel.” I could see both the Apple sisters giggling as Scootaloo looked even more embarrassed. “Okay I think thats enough for today Scootaloo go and play with your friends I need to talk to Applejack for a bit and oh and here.” I said as I reached into the bit pouch (I’m not calling it a purse! I still have some dignity) and produces three 20 bit coins. I then tossed two to Scootaloo then the other one to Applebloom. “Here's for lunch and whatever else you guys want one for you Applebloom and Sweetie Belle when you go and see her.” They both nodded and turned to the door but before she could leave.

“Ehhm” I heard from Applejack “I do believe yall need to say something to Alex. Especially you Applebloom.”

Both fillies turned then looked at me “Thank you dad.” “Thank you Mr. Nicks.” Then they both high tailed it out of the house.

Applejack the looked to me as she closed the door behind the the girls. “Well that was mighty kind of you to do that Alex but, I do reckon I have to pay you back now.” Applejack removed her stetson hat and produce a 20 bitcoin and tossed at me.

“Well that is where you are wrong my cowgirl friend, you don't own me jack.” I tossed her back the coin “I did what I did so the girls could have some fun today.”

“It’s kind and all but I just can't let you do that Alex she’s ma sister and I dont need no pony giving up that much for her” she tossed the coin back and I caught it again.  (Are we gonna play catch the coin all day?)

“Applejack I did it out of kindness and I dont need to be paid back for it and besides you're gonna need the bits when I make my strong stuff later on.” I tossed her back her bit “Now keep that coin, or I’ll consider it you attempting to bribe an official, okay?”

She place the coin back in her hat and placed the stetson back in its place granted she was a looker without it (NO bad Alex keep your head man they are ponies not human you don't do that shit it’s beastiality. Keep your head man! speaking of which... I wonder how Luna is doing... no dammit!)

“Well Mr Offical” she said mockingly ”what can I do yer for? Because last time I check this today is Sunday and you always keep sundays for time with Scootaloo and you read that black book with the T on it.”

I looked at Applejack with a smile they know me well “yes you would be correct and I will read a chapter to night but, today I have to ask something about you and your brother.”

“And what would that be sugar cube?” (Again that accent stop its too much! Will power Alex Will power!)

“I have to ask you and Big Mac to drop your applications in the GST.” I saw her happy mild face turn to disgust.

“You want us to do what now?!” she shouted “You have any idea how long me and Big Mac have been working for those spots?!” She stopped to breath in and out “We worked each other to the bone day in and day out just so we could get in without being a guard it ain't easy for a normal pony folk to do something like that!”

“I know it wasn't easy Applejack but, do you have any clue what I would be asking you to do? Being a ghost isn’t just sneak around and write what you see, no its much different the unit that I’m heading is one I was part of back on earth.”

“So? me and Big Mac could easily do whatever it is you do.” As if on cue Bigmack stepped up next to his sister and sat on his haunches with a simple reply.

“Eyup”

(Shit he scared me.)

“Look I appreciate the ethic you guys put into joining but, I can't ask you to bare the same weight I bare every day.”

Applejack looked furious now ”What a little weight on our shoulders ain't much at all we’ve been working this farm ever since we were old enough to do so. So dont you tell me that--” I stopped her right there.

“DO YOU THINK IT’S EASY TAKING SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE! ESPECIAL IF THEY DID NOTHING WRONG AND KNEW NOTHING OF THE EVILS OF THE WORLD THEY WERE BORN INTO!” Applejack and Big Mac eyes opened up wide. “It’s not easy to take a life even if you know or chose to think it's for a good cause.” I took a deep breath to ready myself for a memory that still plays in my head every now and again.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4SygVl8-GI

Cross_Com….Initialized

Time …..00:00hrs

Location…..Paris,France European Union Capital

Objective….Eliminate HVT Code name...Bendick

Comm_Link....Active

Video_Feed….Active

Wind_Speed…. 4kmph

Wind_Direction…..South/South West

Temperature…..-2 Centigrade

Altitude…..36.5 meters above sea level

Range…..1609m

“Hunter? do you copy over?” A female voice came over the ear piece I had been wearing for the last hour freezing my balls off on this french building.

“I copy Kingpin over.”  I replied as I was setting back down next to my M107 suppressed with Armor Piercing rounds.

“Have you found Benedick? over.” The voice came back.

“I have Kingpin, and I have a clear shot at him sir... over.” I slide the charging handle back and moved it forward slowly to smoothly bring a round to the chamber. Then removed the safety as I brought my Crosshair on to a black male by the age of 30-40. He was sitting in a chair in a town home.

He used to work for the president but, switched sides taking with him the Kinetic Rod Override codes. That has the capability to launch every Kinetic rod in orbit killing millions in where they should be aimed.

“Roger that, hold tight so we can run a facial recognition on him, over.” The voice rang in my ear again.

“Wilco.” I waited no longer than two minutes for the speaker to go off.

“Hunter, we have confirmed I.D on target from NSA and DIA. He’s our man you're green for Op. I repeat green for Op.”

“Copy last. Hunter is engaging Bendick over” My breathing steadied, The sight leveled out on his head. There was nothing but calm silence as my mind readied itself for the trigger pull.

*Sffpft*

The round left the barrel.

It would take five seconds for the bullet to hit him so I counted.

“4” He bent over to reach something out of my view. “

“3” He was straightening out his back .

“2” He walked back in my view

“1” He was holding a child pointing out the window

“0” There was nothing but remorse fill my mind.

“Hunter do you read over?”

*Static*

“Hunter do you read?”

*static*

“Hunter how copy over?”

“Goddammit Hunter respond!”

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(Present time ponyville)

Applejack and Big Mac were now sitting in disbelief in the horror of the story I had told them.

“W-Why did you shoot?” Applejack spoke up as a tear began to form in her left eye “Why?”

“I fired that round because it was asked of me not because I wanted to but because I was told to. Being in the GST unit means you're the best of the best and in that means you have to do the worst.” I allowed the silence to take its lead as I got up from my place of sitting and made my way towards the door. “As of this moment I will not be accepting you both into the GST and I understand you worked for it but, I hope you understand it's not meant for everyone.” I then made my way out of the home and went on my way to Ponyville proper.

The odd thing, lately I haven't had night terrors of my past excursions since I came to this world. In fact most of my dreams now of days consist of my life back home.

“Dad.”

“Dad.”

“Dad...”

“Hmm what?” I looked towards the voice that was calling me.

“Are you okay Dad? you’ve been standing there for a solid five minutes looking at the ground. Do you feel sick or anything?” Scoutaloo asked as I knelt down in front of her.

“I’m peachy just have a bit on my mind at the moment but, here don't let me dampen all your fun I need to go do some paper work for the princesses. Now be a good girl and stay out of trouble okay?”

“Yes sir!” and with that she went to go play with her friends. Leaving  me alone with my thoughts as I began my walk back to the embassy.

Back on earth the memory stayed in my head always coming up during sleep. Usually I would need to take a sleeping aid just to get some shut eye but, now I am able to rest easier now for some odd reason. I guess I could send a letter to sun and moon butt. Maybe they can give an explanations to my now sleepful nights? Funny what would of taken a shrink years to fix. This world did in a month.

“Mr Nick's?” a female voice sounded. “Are you okay?”

“Yeah I’m fine just doing some thinking is all anyway what can I do for you Ms?”

“The name is Quick Wind and I’m here to inform you of a message from the princess.” I looked at the Bat pony in front of me.

“21st Lunar Squadron I presume?“ The bat pony in front of me stood still as I looked over her armor and form. I could see some scratches on her body from previous engagements but, her armor looked to be brand new no dents or scratches as if it was just finished this morning. “Well Lets walk and talk to the embassy.“ So much for a sunday.