-Equestria-
-Ponyville-
-Castle of Friendship-

Twilight rushed to the front door after she saw the flight of royal guards speed over the town from the capital. As she neared she heard a few heavy knocks on the door and a gruff voice follow. "Princess Sparkle!?" Once she got to the door she opened it and stared at the large stallion before her. He wore something very different then the normal golden armor of the guard, it seemed thicker with a silver paint to it and a few medals on his chest. and a well kept sword on his hip with his coat being a dark red and his mane a light brown. His face was well built but clear age was taking his youth away slowly. "Ah Princess, I am Major Curved Steel and i have been dispatched by Celestia to get this situation resolved. She mentioned you had some information i can use." He said giving her a slight bow.

She looks up at him for a moment before nodding. "Yes this way if you please... and we found out what the object we recovered is... you will find out when you see it." She said turning and leading the squad through the winding halls. before they reach the main hall and the ten pony squad get a look at the alien device. "This..." Twilight begun. "We learned from a mistake made by one of us that it is a weapon of sorts..." She brought it over to the Major and he takes it in his hands and looks it over slowly.

After a moment of examining it. "How did you set it off? If the others use the same weapons we must know how they work." He asked her walking to the table in the middle of the thrones that were currently occupied by their respective owners.

Twilight takes the weapon in her magic and makes some parts highlight in bright colors. "This small lever is what sets it off and its lunches a projectile down the tube on the front... but what is strange it has no trace of magic in it what so ever." She had a confused face and went to look over it closely again.

Major Steel was in thought about the enemy they may face. "Where did you see these unknowns? I need to send scouts to any locations to find out what they are and what they are up to." He stated looking to the mare who he was told seen them. "Miss Dash i need you to tell my scouts where they need to go." He pointed to four Pegasus and they stepped forward and divided into two teams.

She shoots out of her throne with a big smile and stepped over to the map of Ponyville and pointed her fingers at a hill north of the town and then a place on the edge of the Ever-free forest. "I saw them here but... the hill guys may not be there i did see them moving a lot." She said shrugging to them.

This only made the Major's brow move in thought. "They are well trained to relocate then. And they seem to have a main camp as well." He turns to the two duos. "You got your locations now check them out. They seem to wear some strange form of armor so they should stand out and they are armed with some sort of weapon that is like crossbows so don't let them get good shots on you if spotted and engaged." They salute before heading off at a jog. "Now then i must ask all of you girls to help keep an eye out here in town and if you see something wrong do not check it out alone. Understood?"

All the elements share a look before nodding their heads. "We'll keep the town in check best we can." Applejack said proudly and the Major nods in return. He then gathers the rest of his squad and they march out to look around town and keep an eye open for trouble in the little country town.

The relocated observation team was watching the town now being patrolled town with gold armored guards. They seemed to be armed with spears, swords, crossbows and even some bows. "They seem to be decently armed... but gold armor? it dents so easily, why not iron or steel?" Dexter said trying to understand their choice in protection. "Gold is even heavier then iron... they must just want to look good... but not worth anything in combat." He complains aloud.

"Shut up about it already! Who cares if they wear cheap armor makes it easier to shoot them if they try to fight us. I would be more careful of their other weapons... some can fly some and use some weird thing that moves objects for them and then some can punch a tank and maybe dent it." Jackson said while watching a large red pony person pull a wagon the size of a Humvee full of apples like a kid pulling his little wagon full of toys with out a care in the world. His attention is switched when something shiny in the sky catches his eye and he looks to spot two winged ponies in armor fly towards the forest, besides them heading that way they were also holding onto clouds trying to use them as a shield of sorts. "Dex... get on the horn and warn the sarge about two soldiers heading to the camp, he should be at it now."

Dexter nods and pushes through the bush they were in to the radio. "Hey sergeant, this is Dexter... we got two bandits heading to the camp and they seem to be trying to stay hidden... I think they're scouts, over" He waits a moment.

The static clears and he hears Franklin. "We'll cover everything up and get into hiding... hope this goes well. Keep an eye on the town still. Over and out." The link is cut and Dexter returns to his spot and watches the pair of flying ponies speed over head before their out of his line of sight.

Jackson taps Dexter's shoulder making him look at him to see him pointing. "We got a soldier with a few medals and more fancy armor then the others... an officer." Dexter followed his hand and saw the one in question leading another five armored ponies. "Last i saw this group it was ten in all... those scouts are from this same squad. And that is the one who sent them out to find us." He said shifting to keep the officer in sight.

"Well if things get bad we know who to shoot now." Dexter said with a small chuckle and looking to watch the group of ponies. But they both ignored the two clouds in the distance very low near the hill they were once on and how they were slowly following their tracks to their source.

The sky was clear over the Ever-free all but two small clouds were lazily floating about, but to the trained eyes it was more then just two clouds. On one of these lone clouds was one of the few royal guards who had spent enough time in the deadly forest below to know a few tricks and one was spotting hidden threats and deciding what to do about them, and he was using this skill to watch one lone figure move around the brush circling something but he couldn't make it out. A voice to his side soon makes it self known. "Anything down there Light? I saw something then lost it."

Light looks over to his partner. "Keep quiet Breeze... and yes i saw one. It seems to be working on something but i'm not sure what it is." He said pointing. "Lets try and move on them... but one at the time and dash to tree level as fast you can ditching these clouds. Understood?" He received a nod from his comrade and he singled he was going first. He slowly got to his hands and knees and in a blink he shot though the cloud to the safety of the tree tops below.

After Breeze was sure Light made it to the trees he copied his counterpart's actions and sped to the same location but didn't think about slowing down. With a loud *smack* his face hit a branch making him grunt and making the offending branch to fall to the ground below. As he recovered he heard movement below and looked only to be staring wide eye at one of the unknown pointing something at him that looked very similar to the one back at the castle.

"Best you come down here slowly... and do anything stupid you may pay with your life." The alien stated moving his weapon to point to the ground before returning to his shoulder aimed at the shocked guard pony who was now having a raging war in his mind to comply or try and run and the one single brain cell thinking about where Light has gotten off to.

Finally not wanting to see the weapon that can brake crystal used on pony skin he slowly hovered down to the ground and stood before the armored alien and then they both regarded each other. Breeze was a large pony even for a stallion being 6.2 but that was nothing to the thing before him who stood at a proud 6.7 but it was unsure how much was the armor adding to it along with one impressive build in muscle. He couldn't tell much about the face due to the helmet it wore and with pure black visor over the eyes leaving nothing but the mouth visible which wasn't much to go on and nothing like a ponies for it was flat with no snout. He also noticed how it lacked a coat on its face but had what looked to be a thick bit of hair above his mouth in a unmistakable look of a messy mustache. And lastly the alien seemed to have hands just like them but his legs didn't end in hooves but odd looking narrow feet.

Breeze was caught a little off guard when the alien spoke up. "I know i look good... but no homo." This caused Breeze to open his mouth for a moment only to blush and glare at the stallion before him while it merely laughed at the angry guard. "Ok i had my fun... name, rank and your mission. Well i know your mission was to spy on us... and failed. Where is your partner anyways? We had reports of two of you." The soldier said eyeing some of the trees around them.

And with all the honesty Breeze could use. He shrugged. "I lost track of him and then got caught by you... you seem not to worry about this at all really..." He said and then he felt a little worried about what could be around them at the moment knowing that a few other aliens were missing. Then he spotted the large green object that didn't look normal with a weird net over it. He saw it was a giving off a small reflection from the sun that managed to get past the tree canopy telling it was a type of metal with what looked like a head or sorts on top with something long and black jutting from it. Then he spots something behind it and smiles to himself as Light slowly made his way down a tree towards the one holding him at gun point.

The alien cocked his head to the side. "Whats got you smiling?" he asked and Breeze only smiled brighter before a something hits the ground behind him causing him to turn and look only for Breeze to get scared as Light was now pinned to the ground by another alien wearing the same armor but had a longer weapon on its back and a blade was held to Light's neck.

The new alien laughs and speaks with a noble type of voice. "Aren't you a sneaky little bugger. But got to be better then that if you want to outsmart me." He said down onto a very stone faced and quiet Light. "Good thing i stopped you before you done and hurt my sergeant. I would of had to shoot you dead for that." He said in a voice much like the one holding a weapon beside him laughing at the two who came out of no where.

The sergeant looked between the two ponies smiling. "You two don't need to worry we'll treat you fair... you give us info we may give you some." This made both Breeze and even the stoic Light give a confused look.

"You're... aren't you here to invade us?" Breeze asked slowly unsure of the situation they're now in. And to further his confusion both of the aliens started laughing.

The sergeant after catching his breath smiled at him lowering his weapon. "If we wanted to invade you would be dead and they will be more then just a four man recon team." He said giving his comrade a nod and he stands up letting Light up as well. "We also have no intentions for this first contact to end in blood shed... cause you guys are really out gunned." He stated patting the weapon in his hands.

Light gave them a confused look. "Then what are you doing here then?" He asked with his curiosity perked.

"Its really simple" The alien leader said. "We found this portal... after it made it's self known and was sent through to see whats on the other side and find out who created it." He stated. "We also want to try to keep this peaceful and silently watch your world and get a feel of it before we march in with a large force... we have a big reason to be here but we can go over that at later date." He said looking between them.

Breeze then had a worried face. "Well... uh... the other two of your team may be in danger then. Two of our best trackers went to check on their last location to find and if possible capture them." He informed the two visitors who got a mix of facial expressions.

The one with the longer weapon on his back spoke up first. "Want to bet Jackson will get hog tied while he is looking the other way." He says in a oddly cheerier sounding tone then one would think. "I can see him now trying to fight like that... and Dexter just going with it." He stated with a chuckle.

Light opened his mouth giving the one who jumped him a blank look. "You find it funny that your comrade will maybe be beaten and captured?"

And in turn got a blank look back. "If they start a fight with them in hand to hand... they may lose very quickly or shot before they get close enough... only way they may be captured if they sneak up on the two maybe... which may not be hard now that i recall their tunnel vision." He said putting a finger to his chin in thought before shrugging. "Even if they do get captured we can always work out a peaceful middle ground cause we do have you two in a way as prisoners to exchange." He said and puffed some thin plastic ties from the back of his belt. "Now to make sure you don't run off... don't worry its only for a little bit."

Breeze was already about to fly away and extended his wings and was about to jump only for them to be grabbed by the sergeant who then tied them up with another plastic tie. "Oh Celestia... this will not end well." He said as his hands were pulled behind his back and tied just like his wings and he saw that Light was getting the same treatment and was walked to what looked like a mound of dirt but soon turned out to be a small dugout as a bush was pulled from over it and he was moved down into it. With a final look up to see the sky becoming dark Breeze sighs. "This will be a long night."

Main while on a certain hill things has went down hill and its not a figure of speech either.
(Several minutes earlier)

Jackson and Dexter were about to gather up the gear and head back to the forest camp when one of them noticed two very low flying clouds mere meters above them. "Hey Jackie? We may have trouble." With that said the clouds were blown apart as two winged pony people shot through their cloud cover towards them and one tackled Dexter into the ground knocking the wind out of him. As he tried to refill his lungs with air he took a fist to his cheek sending his helmet flying showing his short dark brown hair. He was about to be hit again but as the next blow was coming his hand met it half way and he followed up with his other hand returning the favor knocking the offending attacker off him.

Jackson wasn't fairing any better as he was still trying to get out of the bush they were hiding in when he was rammed from above and soon him and his assailant went tumbling down the hill trying to get a hit on one another. When they reached the bottom they were not on the edge of town and quite a crowd started to watch and it was getting very interesting as more guards were soon spotted heading to the area. Jackson got to his feet and faced the one who jumped him who was already on its hooves and circling him. "Come on you sorry excuse of a soldier!" He yelled his challenge and got it as he was rushed but he was ready. He side stepped a punched aimed for his gut and grabbed the out stretched arm and pulled the arm a way it really shouldn't go. The pony lets out a cry of pain but soon Jackson lets out his own as he was hit by something from behind and he hits the ground and feels a lot of weight on his back. He manages out a few words. "Takes a full team to take me down." Then something came down on his head and he saw nothing but black.

On top of the hill Dexter wasn't doing any better as the attacker was flying around him kicking and hitting him and keeping away from his hands and bayonet. After finally having enough and seeing the pony coming for another kick aimed for his head he dropped to the ground just as it was about to impact and his hand went to his holster and the M1911 came out in a quick draw to make the west proud and with a loud crack a 45. impacted the back of the golden armor and passed through like paper and a blood red mist soon exited the wound. The pony hit the ground hard still breathing but just barely. Dexter catches his breath and then notices how quiet it has gotten and looks down the hill to see a crowd of most of the town staring up at him in fear and Jackson pinned under six ponies. "Oh fuck me..." Was all he gets out before he slowly starts to walk backwards. He hits something with his foot and looks down and spots Jackson's M60 and thinks a moment. "Jackson! Brother i'll be back for you don't worry! Try not to die on me! I promise you i will be back!" He picked up the heavy gun and any other light gear he couldn't let be taken and took off running.

The citizens of Ponyville was in shock after what they saw transpire before them on the edge of their town. A royal guard, one of the princesses personal guard with the best armor, training and weapons their are. Was taken down by a unknown weapon that has left him bleeding badly and his armor only managed to slow the projectile now lodged inside his back. The captured alien was chained and moved and the rest of the guards quickly gathered up the wounded stallion and hurried towards the local hospital as fast as their wings could carry them. The element bearers were also in the crowd and watched first hoof what has happened and they quickly divided up and went their ways with Fluttershy, Rarity and Pinkie Pie following the wounded guard and the other half to follow the two guards tasked with moving the alien to the castle to lock it up until the right moment.

The whole time Twilight was busy scribbling away on a parchment with the letter addressed to the princesses about what just happened and how blood has been spilled, all the while trying not to lose her mind with what has happened. They followed the two guards escorting the now very quiet alien to the castle but keeping a fair distance from them just in case and both Rainbow dash and Applejack weren't very happy but also scared of what may follow and the rest of the town now was the same way as they fled from the alien even chained and missing its weapons and they even went to take off its helmet and some of its top armor showing a white T-shirt under it.

Twilight couldn't help but inspect the alien a bit as she noticed it lacked any coat of fur or any hair but its head and certain other parts of the light tan colored body. She took a guess that it was a he due to his body build and his mane was cut so short it wasn't even counted as a mane anymore. He had a number of scars across his arms and one big burn mark on the back of his neck and his face had a set of blue eyes with a small nose and rounded chin. She added the info into the letter and once done rolled it up and put it away for spike to send later

After trotting a good ways they arrive at the castle and start to pass through the maze of halls until they reach a door twilight didn't even know existed and found a few cells and placed the alien in one locking the door behind them. They stood staring at the alien who sat quietly in the cell seemingly in deep thought before he spoke. "Your men attacked us first. We acted in self defense... remember that cause it will soon return to you in kind." He stated before laying down on the mat inside the cell. Twilight then looked towards the two guards who seemed to be a little confused

Twilight walks to them. "Did they really attack first?" She asked having a worried look on her face and all she got was shrugs from the guards.

"The ones who fought them are at the hospital recovering from their wounds." One informed her rubbing the back of his neck. "Best you ask them... when they can of course. They took a beating a broken arm and one with a wound we never seen before." He said shuddering slightly recalling the wound with no trace of magic and the object still inside him along with broken pieces of the armor inside the wound.

Twilight nods slowly looking over to the captured alien with a unsure look. "I suppose we wait then. The princess has been informed of this as well." She said to the guards and they nodded. "Its best we call it a night... I only hope nothing more gets out of hoof." The guards share a look before taking places to watch the prisoner for the coming night that will be a long one for sure.

Eric sat in a tree with his rifle and a pair of night vision gear over his helmet watching the open area out between their camp and the town. He had his L11 on a limb pointing out over the field aimed at something he found very interesting. Dexter was running towards the tree line carrying Jackson's M60 and said trooper was missing. "Hey sergeant! Dexter is coming and Jackson is missing... i think they had some trouble!" He called out and saw Franklin poke his head out of the dugout.

Dexter came running through the brush and Franklin jumped up and went to him. "What the hell happened Dex?!" He near yelled into the clone's face who looked like he seen better days with his helmet missing and bloody lip and the armor looks like it has taken a few heavy hits.

Dexter took a moment to catch his breath before he started. "Those damned flying ones got the jump on us and separated us. Jackson was thrown down the hill we were on while i got in a fight with another and couldn't help him... he was captured when he rolled down the hill and ended up on the very edge off town and more soldiers got him." He said hanging his head. "We set up to close to the town and i guess some sentry spotted us. Its my fault we were ambushed." He said telling the now quiet team leader how he messed up and now awaited his reaction.

The sergeant looked at his brother and put a hand on his shoulder. "Dexter... this won't end well... not much we can do tonight... tomorrow we work on a plan to get him back. Understood?" He asked and Dexter nodded before heading towards the dugout with his head still hanging low. When he got into the dugout he noticed the other two occupants who were tied up and sat on the edges who stared at him with mixed expressions.

"Guessing you two were the ones trying to spy on the camp here... we ran into your buddies..." Dexter told them and the larger one spoke up with a worried look.

"What happened?" He fixed Dexter with a look and he relented.

"We were jumped... my partner was captured and I shot and wounded one of the soldiers before i had to retreat could be dead by now not much can stand a 45. at point blank range." He stated and this got a reaction out of them both who stared in shock of what they just heard.

The smaller one leaned forward rage in his face. "YOU JUST POSSIBLY TOOK SOMEPONY'S LIFE AND YOU TALK ABOUT IT SO LIGHTLY!"He yelled at Dexter who simply stared back.

"Well maybe they shouldn't of attacked us first it could of gone peacefully. Also next time you sign up for the armed forces you should be ready to see death cause you may end up in battle." He stated calmly matching the glare he was receiving. "Next time they should rethink the idea of attacking battle hardened soldiers who are made for warfare." He said before walking to a makeshift table and sets down the M60 and unloads it while the ponies look on with one in anger while the other curiosity of the weapon. Dexter looks at them and sighs. "If any of you try to touch this I will kill you my self or its owner will brake out of prison to kill you." He said giving them both a glare causing them to look away before he nodded once and went to a sleeping bag on the other side of the dugout after making sure they will stay put. After of moment of him laying down he dozed off to his dreams.

Outside Eric sat in his tree watching the distant town when he spotted three new dark shapes through his NV but couldn't make out the details but he was sure they all had dark colors and nearly blended into the night sky. he watched them descend onto the large castle and lost sight

Twilight was the only one left in the Castle of Friendship with the others turning in for the night and she had good reason not to be heading to bed like she should. And her reason was now walking towards her in the shape of the keeper of the night her self Princess Luna who walked to her with a not very happy look on her face. "Twilight what has happened so far?" She said in a demanding tone.

"Sorry princess but... i'm not sure myself. May need to ask the Major who is in charge of the squad of solar guards." She said slowly.

Luna only sighs before looking to the cell to see the alien sleeping on the small bed he was given. "I will gather the needed information from him and others from their dreams." He said walking to the cell and crossing her legs and sitting on the floor and looks at the alien and began her dream magic and soon was about to enter a new world and have a new meaning of hell.

Author's Note

Hello readers i'm going to have you guys vote in the comments on the subject of me making a chapter explaining the UAF and its gear from the weapons used to the armored units the UN has let them have.