Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pone

A beam of sunshine roasted me on this hot desert morning. I was soaked in the blood of my enemies and comrades. I got back onto my hooves, being weighed down by the many corpses. I began to walk slowly, looking for any signs of survival. As I searched, it seemed there was no one outside. The battle witnessed last night left many dead on both sides, was anyone left alive?

I pondered the question as I checked the barracks for any survivors. As I flung open each door, my hopes diminished. It seems that there were no survivors on either side. I walked back out of the last building, making my way towards the entrance. Someone had to know what happened here, someone needed to know.

All the vehicles were busted, I had to walk it seemed. I began down the road, as the sun beat down on me. Most of my supplies were intact. I decided that I wouldn't get anywhere with the blood weighing me down. I took out my knife and cut off the fatigues. It seemed that they left my coat stained red.

Compared to my unit, I was unharmed. If only they had that luxury, but I need to know who attacked us. I walked along the road as the dryness of the desert slowly took its toll. Why were we attacked? Are we at war? All of these questions in my mind needed to be answered, and they needed to be answered as quickly as possible. I turned for a second, taking in a glimpse of the burned husk that we had called a fort.

As I got further away, I saw a small object crawling along the road. As I got closer, I realized that the object was one of last night's assailants, and my blood began to boil. A rushed him with speeds unknown to most. With great strength, I pin him against a large rock. I pull my knife on him.

"I want some answers from you," I commanded to the beast, with great anger. He squirmed, trying to escape my grip. I hit him once in the jaw. "Why did you attack us, and where are you from?" He looks me in the eye, physically shaken.

As the shaking increased he began to shed feathers. He looked me in the eye, "W-we attacked t-to take POWs for the griffonian empire." "We needed a bargaining chip to strike a deal with the Princess."

Princess? We had a monarch?

Once again I look him in the eye and ask, "What are you bargaining for?" Silence overcomes us while I wait.

"We want to increase our borders into Equestria," the griffon says, with a smirk. I cannot contain my own anger as I listen to him.

He murdered for such a reason!? I brought down my knife. I kept stabbing until he was completely red, why would he have done that. His corpse was soon unrecognizable as it was absolutely covered. I put away my knife, and I started to run back to Ponyville. I needed to tell the guards as soon as possible. Or Fort Brun will not go avenged.

The pavement flew past me as I galloped, increasing in speed with each step. The scenery flew by me, nothing would stop my goal from being achieved. Eventually I saw a car in the distance. I jumped in front of it, causing them to stop, and I stood there.

After a few seconds, I lunged for the driver's door, throwing the mare out of the car. I jumped inside, locking the door, and before she could retaliate, I drove off into the distance. Everything was fine as the scenery passed me, or so I thought. I looked back, suddenly spotting two children, err- foals.

They both say, "Hi mister." I open the passenger doors and punt the foals out like a football. If I were pulled over with two children in the back seat, I'd be in deep shit.

I speed off into the distance, most definitely going over the speed limit. It didn't matter to me however, as the information I had would be imperative to the government. As I drive, I once again see the herd of Buffalo, I give them a one-hoofed salute before speeding off. As I drive down the rugged terrain, I pass many twists and turns. I am pushing this car to its very limits.

The red rocky terrain around me slowly becomes greener. I was getting closer with every minute, and I had no time to lose. As I rocket by, the path becomes crowded with trees. I continue to pass by the greenery as I see Ponyville in the near distance. Thank the heavens we weren't far away. I jump out of the driver side door, ditching the car in the woods. If anyone saw me in that, I'd be fucked.

I sprinted towards the city limits, my very blood boiling as I approached. With great vigor, I gain speed, heading towards the gates. I pass through the walls, as the guard's barracks comes into my sights.

I'm almost there.

I am fast approaching, as I near the building. As I approach the door I bust through, seeing the wide eyed faces of the guards.

Shield Breaker approaches and asks, "Why aren't you still at training private?" I go on to explain the raid as everyone in the room had mouths agape. "That must have been the griffins, we need to send a report to Canterlot immediately!" Shield Breaker points to a lackey, he nods his head and begins to write. After a few minutes, a messenger grabs the letter and flies through the door.

"How many casualties were there," Shield asked, looking at me.

I pause for a second before giving my answer, "I am the only survivor."