Prologue mission briefing
name: Jennifer
Race: Newman
Class: Hunter [specification hunewearl]
diary entry
Its been three weeks since the first of them vanished. A group of four novice hunters undergoing basic field training with Ragol's forest zones never arrived at their destination according to their instructor,my good friend Alexander. According to his report and many witnesses, he had waited about three hours for them to appear, and had returned to see if new orders had been issued to him. A team of technicians checked the logs, which confirmed the Destination the four trainees had chosen, but it was easily apparent something had gone awry. with the help of a team consisting of about twenty hunters, as well as The Fonewearl Tsuria [my older sister despite her size and attitude], and Bernadotte [a human ranger who had been injured on the field in the past.]. As you may have expected the search did not pull up any leads, and all we were told was 'strange glitches happen sometimes.' I'm no stranger to these myself, as sometimes during my quests opposing forces had messed with teleporters before, but never the Main teleportation unit of Pioneer two itself.
A week passed, and every now and then the incident would occur at rare intervals. Hunters, researchers, even some of our military force had simply vanished. After more investigation and experimentation it was concluded that the teleported members did in fact find themselves in a destination, but it was only five days ago that we found what that destination was.
Astronomers and scientists had discovered A medium sized planet, had been slowly drifting closer to Ragol within an estimated period of approximately six months, just a month or so before Meteor Fall in fact. The planet did not match many of our natural laws, or rather what we had thought were natural laws. For one thing the planet was orbited by a miniature sun and moon that were consistently on opposite ends of the world, and the revolution of the world was also unusual. Top that off with the fact the planet seemed to be moving in a straight line , soon to pass around our location. A study of the planet with station side instruments also showed many unusual sources of energy some of which match Photon energy like our teleportation systems, weapon systems and other utilities.
Today I received a request from the Principle, they want me back on the field, to explore this new world in search of the missing hunters and people. Alexander and Tsuria are also ready for the mission though I believe part of my involvement has to do with System moral. having a legendary hunter on the case, will certainly work wonders for them all. I have accepted of course, to be honest I could never resist the lull of a new land to travel. I will also get to see how much my friends have grown. Within an hour or two, I shall be back in the old Hunter's guild.
Prologue the strange creatures
[From the Desk of Princess Twilight Sparkle]
Dear Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadance,
Over the past few days we have discovered a growing number of those strange armored creatures stumbling into our world from beams of light. A few of them have been very positive and understanding in communication with us, though they speak of some sort of space craft. While a very few of these beings have been Hostile to us, the vast majority, particularly the scientists and academics, became relaxed once they heard us speak. Thanks to your help we managed to set up a sort of barracks, for them to rest in, though many of the citizens of Ponyville still worry about an invasion force. Even with so many of the 'hunters' taking active jobs to help society, the few who fought us have made them all look suspicious. Rainbow Dash's doctor came by today to report that her wing's injury could heal over time, but that none of the medical staff had seen such a wound before. My friends and I are just thankful that she is healing at all. A few of the hunters and scientists have been working with me, instructing and trying to teach me how their 'photon' technology works, but its far advanced compared to our own work. Though I have been able to learn a few of their 'Techniques' in a form of magic they use. While I cannot use them as well as the hunters can,or their 'Forces' I have been able to adapt some of the spells they know into my own magical arsenal using modifications of their information.
However above all of that I am pleased to report that no 'combat injuries' have been sustained and the past few days have been incident free. I am sending over an image of Pioneer two which a researcher has given me, so if possible please ask the canterlot astronomers to take a look and see if they spot anything alright? If anything more comes up, please don't hesitate to send me a letter, as I plan to do the same for all of you.
"with Love your faithful student and Princess of Friendship, Twilight Sparkle."
Spike the dragon nods as he rolls the scroll up and sends it away. Twilight sits down with a sigh as she lays back on her throne. "I hope we can find their home soon Spike. Despite how calm things are, who knows when some crazy pony or angry hunter is gonna show up and wreck havoc again."
"I'm sure the Princesses will think of something Twi, we just gotta have faith in them, and keep an eye on the hunters and people we have here. Though I do wish those scientists would stop trying to 'study' me." The dragon says as he hops onto the table and sits across from Twilight. "Besides part of your stress is lack of sleep, you really should get some rest Twilight."
"I have tried Spike, its just a combination of things in my head keeping me awake ya know? One part of me wants to study the 'hunters more', another wants to know why some of them are so similar to the humans I met in the alternate dimension, and top that off with the worry that the whole 'invasion' thing is actually the truth. What do we do then Spike? You have seen their technology and powers... and some of them are 'in training'. If they are in training and capable of summoning balls of flame, bolts of lighting, and waves of frost then what will an expert be capable of?" A yawn escapes the alicorns mouth as she rubs her eyes. "I want to sleep Spike, I really do, but my mind and body just wont let me."
The sound of hooves knocking on the door pulls a grumble away from the sleepy Alicorn as her friends came in, right, thats right, it was time to go get Rainbow Dash.
"Twilight dear you look about ready to pass out. Have you gotten any sleep lately?" Rarity asks as she examines the princess' appearance.
"Honestly Rares' I don't think anyone has been able to sleep lately. We have all been on edge these past few days I reckon." Applejack replies softly. "Did ya send that letter to the Princesses yet Sugar cube?"
"Yeah I did, we just got it done a few moments before you all arrived." Twilight slowly slides out of her throne and clops over to her friends. "Maybe we can all get some sleep when we get Rainbow Dash out of the hospital. You girls up for a sleep over tonight?"
"Actually, uhm... I was gonna suggest that myself Twilight. I was thinking, maybe if we were all together, we could all sleep better." Fluttershy says softly.
"OH OH maybe we can sleep in Shifts like in those old military plays? Ya know where people take turns being awake? Maybe we can even make a game out of it!" Pinkie pie, the only pony who looked as fine as normal, yelled happily.
"Ugh Pinkie, can you please lower the volume, ah think ah can speak for all of us when I say lack of sleep has given me a might bad headache." Applejack says, as the others nod.
"Alright, Spike can you start preparations for a sleep over? Oh and maybe get some tea ready for us all? We wont be gone long after all." Spike Salutes and nods as he runs to the kitchen to begin brewing three different kinds of tea. "thank you Spike.. ok girls, lets go get Rainbow!" three of her friends made a half hearted cheer while Pinkie let out one at her usual tone, earning the pink mare another round of glares from the sleepy friends.
