A Fractured World

(L.A. Radio station)

“Alright, let me get this straight.” Mike Sutton aka Doctor News of the Wolf Pack, was sitting in his chair looking up to Carmine and Frank. The two just show him the video they capture to him and was waiting to see what he had to say about it. Mike was calmly sitting and taking a few sips of his bourbon. He set his glass down and sighed. “You want me to put on my website a video that you claim shows life in another world and the reason you can’t go to any major channel is because the government won’t let you? Why should I believe you?”

“Didn’t you announce on your station that you want proof of other life? What wrong with what we brought?” Carmine asked. Mike smiled and pull up the video on his computer again.

“Most of what I get is shaky cam at best but this is damn near perfect. It almost looks like it’s CGI. So, I have to ask, how can I tell it’s real?” Mike asked the two. Frank lean over and started pointing on the screen.

“You can see the trajectory are right and if you want, I have several video analyses programs if you want to test it out,” Frank said as Mike wave him away from the computer.

“I’ll use my own program, thank you very much,” Mike said. “And if I find that it’s real, I will be posting it.”

“Just think,” Carmine said. “The world will remember the people who announce that there is another world. Me, Frank and Doctor Wolf over here.”

“It Doctor News of the Wolf Pack.” Mike mutter under his breath.

(Portal Camp. Equestria side.)

“Now aren’t you two the saddest piece of trash to come off the train so far?” General Scorpio said as two ponies step off the cart. One was a Pegasus with a sky-blue mane and a cloudy white fur. She glared at him as she hopped off the train. The other one, a unicorn with a scar above his left eye and green mane that was a little messy that clashed with his well-maintain yellow fur. He smiles as he saluted the General.

“Well, look like they sent the right pony to collect. How are you doing, General?” He said. General Scorpio smiled and hugged him.

“I’m doing fine, Gemini,” Scorpio answered. “Have you two have been brief on the situation?”

“Yes sir.” The Pegasus answer. The three left the station and started walking to the camp. “We have several plans and I talk to several experts…”

“For Celestia sake, Aquarius.” Gemini mutter. He looked around to make sure no other ponies were around. “Calm down. We first need to see if we can even get into their world, then we figure out the plan for conquest.”

“Conquest?” Aquarius said with raised eyebrow. “I thought we were here to offer support and help Celestia spread peace?”

“You really believe that?” Gemini said, using a simple levitating spell to start carrying their bags. “This is just too perfect for our cause. There still enough ponies angry with her failure of stopping Queen Chrysalis and now with a new enemy on the horizon, we might be able to take charge.”

“Quiet, you idiots.” Scorpio mutter as they walk towards the small camp. “We might look alone but the Princesses pets are here. We all know how they like to stick their nose into other’s ponies’ business.”

“Give me a second.’ Gemini said. His horn flashes red and his eye turns to a dark green. “I don’t see any invisible in the area and the nearest living thing is at the camp. We can talk at least a bit.” He put the bags down and turn to face the two. “So, what the plan?”

“It depends on what that scientist finds out,” Scorpio said. “If we can cross onto their land without any harm, I’ll send the word out. Will take over in a matter of hours and then I’ll personally put down any pony who stands in our way. If we can’t enter, we’ll bid our time. Have you two been wearing the charms?” The two hold up a small charm that was around their necks. “Good. That keeps Luna from going too deep in our dream.”

“Alright, well I’m going to help Sunspot,” Aquarius said quickly and flew towards the camp. What the group didn’t notice was a cloud floating high above them, out of earshot. Rainbow Dash watches the three as they approach the camp and she took out a camera that she “borrow” from Pinkie. She took a couple more picture of the group and wrote quickly on a notepad.

“Suspicion activity. The three seem to be planning something.” She wrote down and look down.

“What could they be planning?” she mutter, before quietly and quickly flying back to Las Pegues.

(Portal Camp. Human Side.)

“Suit is on and ready for report.” The soldier said as Dr. Percy strap a heart rate to him. He was wearing a full radiation suit with several devices motoring not only his heart but also his breathing, brain wave, and temperature. He wants to make sure he got every bit of info he could get from this world. He looks over to see General Burner watching the over them. He pats the soldier on the back and walks over to Burner.

“I got everything set,” Percy said as he approached Burner. “When we get the go ahead, I know if he picks up a cold. Now, what are we supposed to do with our guest arrive?”

“According to the president,” Burner said as he started walking to the tent. “Three of their kind will cross over as our man is walk over. They said that “spells” will be monitoring them. I don’t know why three are being brought over.”

“Because so far, we’ve seen three different types.” Percy pointed out. “The one with a horn, a winged one and the one with neither. We also saw ones with both but they been referred as royalty, so it no surprise they aren’t coming over.” Percy looks at his watch and sighed. “Alright, it's time. Let’s recreate the moon landing.”

(The Portal. Equestria side)

Sunspot cast his last spell on his volunteers when Aquarius walk into the site.

“Lieutenant Colonel Aquarius.” Sunspot sputters out as he quickly bowed. “What are you doing here?”

“I’m here to make sure that everything is going as plan.” She said as she looks at the volunteers. “Why are there three?”

“Well, if we want to make sure we cover every angle; we need to test it not just on earth ponies. We need to test it on a unicorn and a Pegasus if we want to be sure there is no negative effect. I cast about every spell I know to keep an eye on them but just to be safe.” Sunspot walks over to a bag and pulls out some rope. “I’m going have them secure in case we need to get them out and they lose the ability to walk. If you want to help pull…” Sunspot handed a rope to Aquarius. She ignored it and walk over to the small unicorn volunteers.

“What is your name?” She asked her. The small unicorn looks up and started to shake a bit.

“Snow Fleece.” She muttered quietly. “I’m Snow Fleece.”

“Why did you volunteer for this?” Aquarius asked.

“I’m a part of the royal expedition team and we are always the first to explore new areas.” She said, avoiding eye contact. “Of course, this is the first time we went to another world.”

“Don’t worry,” Sunspot said, starting to tie the rope around her midsection. “We’ll pull you out the second something goes wrong and that goes to the rest of you” He pointed to the other two who were tying the rope around them. He looked up to see two human walks in with another wearing some kind of suit. “Alright, it's time to start. Every pony ready.”

One the human side, Dr. Percy watch as the soldier walk slowly to the portal. When he reached the edge of the safe zone, he raised a mike and hit record.

“I have reached the edge of the safe zone. My temperature is 98.6 Fahrenheit and all body signs are normal. I’m now exiting the safe zone.” The soldier said as he steps closer to the portal. A couple of beeps sound off and the soldier hit his mike. “My temp when up a bit and a slight burning sensation is occurring on my hip. I shall keep going towards the portal.”

The ponies on the other side were already at the portal. As the soldier approach the portal, another computer beep and Percy look to see that the soldier skin temperature has risen another degree. The soldier looks back then put his through the portal. A light sizzling sound was made as he pierces the portal.

“The portal seems to have a small film that separated the planes.” The soldier said. “It feels kind of like static electricity. I am now stepping through the other side.” As he steps into the portal, the three ponies sidestep pass him and started heading towards Percy. He couldn’t believe the beauty of this creature. He heard stories about unicorns and Pegasus but this was completely different. They seem to shine and their colors were beyond amazing. The unicorn fur was almost a bright white, like almost a fresh snow. They were about to cross away from the magic range when the mike crackle alive and the soldier was talking with a little panic in his voice.

“I’m starting to feel a little dizzy. The heat is getting a little unbearable.” The soldier said. Dr. Percy looks to see his temp was staying at 101 degrees. His brain wave was a little jumping but he seems to be fine. Dr. Percy watches as the ponies started walking to them a little closer, almost another four feet.

“Don’t worry.” Dr. Percy said into the mike. “You’re doing fine. This will be over in a few minutes.” He watches as the ponies out of the magic range and held his breath. The three didn’t seem to be affected. Then, the whole world spins out of control. And it started with a cough.

Sunspot felt a twinge of pain in his chest and cough a bit. One of the spells he put on them was a “health copying” spell. If they get a cut, he feels it. If he made it any stronger, he would be getting every wound on him that they got. He brought up another spell that allowed him to speak into their ears.

“Are you doing alright?” Sunspot asked quickly. The unicorn’s horn glowed and she responded.

“I feel a slight burning in my chest. It’s getting hard to breathe.” Snow Fleece said, slightly out of breath. A scream of pain suddenly causes everyone and ponies to snap to attention. They all look to see the soldier was collapsing on the ground and screaming in pain.

“MY HAND!!!!” He screamed, starting to crawl back to get back to the human side. “I’M LOSING MY HAND!!!” Dr. Percy looks to see something was wrong with his hand and look to see his computer was going haywire.

“WHAT THE HELL YOU DOING!?!” General Burner shouted. “GET HIM OUT OF THERE!!!” At that moment, the three ponies started shaking and collapsing on the ground. Sunspot hit the ground and started crying in pain.

“Get them out. Get them out.” He moans. “It feels like their lungs are on fire. Get them out!” Aquarius quickly turn and grab all three ropes. With one mighty pull, she drags all three of them back into the magic zone. The ropes were holding strong but a sharp creaking broke through the air. Aquarius look to see the one holding Snow Fleece had snapped, leaving her just outside the portal.

“Not today.” She muttered as she whips around and grabs the remanding bit of rope and pull Snow Fleece back to their side. The ponies look over to see the humans surrounding the soldier but not quick enough that they didn’t see why he was screaming. His left hand was almost completely deformed. It almost looked like a hoof.

(Medic Tent. Human side.)

Dr. Percy watches as the soldier scream and writhed in pain. The tent flaps pushed open and Burner walks in with a look of pure rage.

“What the hell was that?” He asked, grabbing Percy by his color. “You said you know the second that things started going wrong.” He turned Percy around and force him to look at the soldier. “Does this look like you knew what the hell you were doing!?!”

“We all knew the risk.” Percy mutter. “To be fair, whatever caused this didn’t change his brain wave or even raised his temperature. It almost like…”

“If you dare say magic,” Burner growled, not finishing the sentence. “Do you think we can fix this?” Dr. Percy looks back at the soldier and sighed heavily.

“The mark that was on the Governor hasn’t even faded so the odds he going be normal is…” Dr. Percy started but was cut off by a long beep cutting through the air. The two look to see the doctors working hard but it was too late. The soldier had died.

(Healer’s tent. Equestria side.)

“How are they doing?” Scorpio asked Sunspot as the healers work on the three.

“The two are barely hanging on a thread,” Sunspot said, his throat was parched from crying in pain. “I don’t understand it. They are missing pieces of lungs, skin and the Pegasus is missing part of his left wing.”

“What about the unicorn?” Scorpio asked. Sunspot looks down and away from Scorpio.

“She didn’t make it.” He said, almost crying. “Her heart was almost gone and half her face was melted off.” Scorpio looks at the two wounded and the one that was cover in a sheet.

“Did we learn anything from this?” Scorpio asked.

“They were affected until they step out of range of the magic,” Sunspot said, wiping off a tear.

“So, we can walk about nine feet into their world? Great.” Scorpio mutter. Sunspot looks confused.

“Nine feet? All you care about is how far they got.” Sunspot stood in shock. “Where is your shame? One of them is dead!” Scorpio smacks Sunspot across the face, sending him into the ground.

“She died of her kind, would you like to join her?” Scorpio asked in a growl. Sunspot looks up in fear.

“What are you doing?” Sunspot asked as he crawled away.

“I’m making a few changes,” Scorpio said. “From now on, you answer to me and me only.” He stood over Sunspot and step hard on his back leg, causing Sunspot to squirm in pain. “Both princesses are back at the castle under my instruction and will stay there unless otherwise. We are locking this down until further notice. No pony is seeing that portal until…”

The tent flaps burst open and one of the guards’ rush in. “Sir, the element holder are here and asking to speak to you.” The guard said out of breath. Scorpio swore and stomp on the ground.

“This is perfect.” Scorpio mutter. He pointed to Sunspot. “Keep him in here until I’m done with these fouls. I’m not waiting any longer.” He walked past the guard. “I’m going to end their rule.”