Mike Smith's Point of View

I woke up, apparently I cried myself to sleep. Just like I did on the night of the ambush when I was in advanced training. Don't think about that. Then I noticed where I was. On a train.

"Dashie?" I said, and she entered the room.

"Yes? Are you okay?"

"I am fine. But, are there any civilians on this train?" I asked, not wanting anypony to get hurt that didn't need to.

"No. We are heading to a FOB in a abandoned city, so no civilians will get hurt."

"Okay. Good to know." I said, as I got up and walked to her. I then proceeded to kiss her on the lips, knowing we were alone. She did kiss back. I genuinely loved her to death.

"Come on, we'll be on this train all night. Let's go cuddle." Dashie said, trotting over to the bed. I, needless to say, followed her for a cuddle. Not long after, she passed out. I knew from the previous night she snored, but I find it really cute -somehow-. God, I can't think of anything about her I don't like. It didn't take very long for me to fall asleep, griping her tightly.

The next morning.

I awoke to the train stopping suddenly. Trains here can stop in an instant, for some reason. I instantly shot up, and bonked my head on the unoccupied top bunk.

"Ow..." I said, as I rubbed my head.

"We are at the station. Grab your stuff." Said Dashie, who chuckled at the fact I bumped my head. Out of routine, I put on my camo shirt and Kevlar vest. I made sure a round was chambered in my M9, as well as my M16A4. I also put both guns on safety. I walked out of the train, to be greeted by several ponies, and Dashie was one of them. They cheered as if I was a legend.

Rainbow Dash's Point of view

Me and Mikey got an escort over to the FOB, not that any hostiles have been found here. I spent most of the walk talking with Mikey.

"-And then, I got a call over the radio, we were under attack! The only help I had was the Lt, and I killed twelve of the twe-" He was interrupted by a gunshot, and he collapsed, a pool of blood forming under him.

"NOOOO!" I yelled, dragging him to cover. "Medic, Get your flanks over here!" I yelled at the medic, the rest of the team went after the sniper. The medic began to run over, but was stopped dead in his tracks as a bullet blew his brains out. I applied pressure to Mikey's wounds.

"Come on, Mikey! Stay with me! Please!" I said, beginning to cry. I had already lost one of my best friends, and I wasn't about to let my lover die! Not if I can help it!

"D-dashie... I will always love-" He started, as a small trail of blood left his mouth.

"Shhh. Save your strength. Just don't go!" I begged. The escort came back, with the news that they killed the sniper.

"Get a medic over here, NOW!" I yelled at them, and they rushed back to the FOB. I turned my attention to Mikey's wound, and noticed my hoof was covered in blood, and He was still losing blood. I pressed harder on the wound, to try to stop him from bleeding. He groaned in pain.

"I know it hurts, But stay with me!" I really didn't want him to die.

"HEY!" Yelled one of the escorts, who had brought a medic.

"Mikey, The medic is here! She'll fix you right up!" I looked at Mikey's face, only to see a blank stare. "Mikey? MIKEY! NO! DON'T DIE!" I Began a full sob. I just lost him...No... The medic and the rifleman tried to comfort me, but it didn't work. I kissed him one last time.

Author's Note

The End?