Time: January 2, 2030, 1900hrs

Location: Continental United States, Washington DC. Taylor's Island.

Captain, Thomas De’winter

“Dad, why didn't we do fireworks yesterday day when you got home?” Sammy asked her father just as he stopped his truck over.

“Well, baby girl I didn't get any because today is a special day for everyone.” Captain De’Winter replied while looking to his daughter.

“Why,” Sammy asked.

“Well, today the president ordered a parade in the honor of everyone doing their part to help win the war. Along with marking the official end to it.” He replied before smiling and messing with Sammy's hair. “Now wake up your brother and I'll wake up your mom daddy's friends should be showing up any second now.” De’Winter said as he gently shook his wife waking her up from her nap.

“Wh~” Angie yawned as she began to wake from her nap. “What time is it.”

“It's time for you to get a watch honey,” De’Winter replied white a smile before looking over to his son. “And you as well Matthew time to get up, everyone else should be showing up shortly. So everyone pile out and let's get the chairs.”

“Right!” Sammy called out as she unclasped her seat belt with Matthew doing the same.

“Now let's get a move on angel before the kids start calling us ol~hm?”

“Will do Captain,” Angie said after she broke off from the kiss she brought her husband into before exiting the truck.

“Wow,” was all Adrian said before for turning on the radio to the proper station just as the sound of jets passed over.

Major, David Hunter, H.A.W.X flight, Callsign Hunter 1-1
Location: 5000ft above Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Time: 1902hrs

“Hunter 1-1 to SkyEye everything is looking good from up here, over.”

“Roger Hunter 1-1, just enjoy the show from up there, Major. After all, those seats are the in the house, over.” SkyEye replied over the radio.

“Man, I never thought I would make it see the end of the war. Always thought the Euros or Russians would do me in.”

“Hunter 1-2, you can say that again. Hell really did think we were going to bite it back in Paris.” Hunter 1-3 replied.

“Just glad we've made it home in one piece Hunters. Anyway keep an eye open. Besides when I land tonight. I plan to go find a girlfriend.” Hunter 1-2 said as she looked over her instruments.

“I forgot that you played for the other team Hunter 1-2.” Hunter 1-1 replied with a short laugh.

“Well I actually play the fence major, but that's none of your business.” she replied promoting a response from others who were tuned in.

“Cool, it Hunters what you do on leave is up to you but keeps it out of comm chatter.” David Crenshaw said over the radio.

“Ha!” Hunter 1-3 laughed over the radio. “I'm not the only one the Colonel shouts at.”

“Yeah but you're the only one to actually be shot out of the sky by birds and not bullets,” hunter 1-2 shot back causing 1-3 to stop.

“She's got you there Hunter 1-3,” Hunter 1-1 laughed in return.

“That's enough flight just do you patrol around DC and RTB for debriefing,” Crenshaw said over the mic.

“Really just got back from war and he still wants us to work?” 1-3 said.

“Would it make you feel better if I said there would be cake?” SkyEye said.

“No, that's a lie” 1-3 replied.

“Yeah whatever let's just hurry and…..” Hunter 1-2 went silent mid-sentence.

“And what Hunter 1-2?” SkyEye asked.

“SkyEye was there an accident in Largo?” Hunter 1-2 asked with a hint of worry.

“Not that I’m aware of, Hunter 1-2,” SkyEye replied.

“SkyEye I’m seeing the same thing in Largo but there appear to be fireballs spewing out from something. Did one of the pyro guys mess up?” Hunter 1-1 asked.

“Still unsure of that 1-1 but divert you're heading to Largo and do a fly by command wants to know what's going on as well.”

“Roger that SkyEye,” 1-1 replied. “ Hunter 1-2, 1-3 form on me and drop to 2000 watch for birds. Over.

“Roger dropping to 2000,” Hunter 1-2 and 1-3 replied.

Col. Mike Kim. 3rd Tactical Battalion - Joint Andrews Base CIC.

“Sir, we lost units 1-5!” Someone shouted as the alarms blared.

“I, I wish I could tell you Captain but right now I have no clue in hell what the actual fuck is going on. Someone get the PD-6s rolling we need to put lead in the sky now!”

“Sir, The Archon was destroyed we can’t deploy the PD-6s.” A female voice replied amidst the.

Entering the room without much fanfare Mike Kim stood straight in his dress uniform with pins and ribbons locked into place. Keeping calm amidst the chaos of the room he took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before speaking up and grabbing the attention of all present. “Alright, ladies and gentlemen!” He shouted getting the full attention of the room. ”I want to be brought up to speed on our current assets on the ground and I want to know who decided that they could simply waltz right onto American soil without our satellite or Navy catching a single glimpse of them.” No one moved as they stood still froze. “Well, are you all waiting for a kick in the ass or what, GET GOING!” He shouted aging snapping those in the room out of their collective stupor. looking over the chaos of the room as men and women alike rushed to get the proper intelligence. Mike Kime walked calmly over to the tactical map given to him by the holoprojector table showing Andrews and the known locations of both his units fighting and known locations of hostiles.

“Colonel the president is on the line and he wants to know what's know the status on the hostile forces,”

“Tell him...tell him that we may need to have the city evacuated, Andrews is under siege by an unknown force and we have sustained heavy casualties.” Mike Kim replied with a bit of uncertainty laced into his voice as more and more of his men seemed to drop off the holo map.

“Will do Colonel.”

Turning his attention away from the table Mike Kim took in another deep breath while the room seemed to slow around him before stealing another glance at the over the table motioning to zoom out to get a better picture of the battlespace. There were reports of more incursions reported around the city some being fought by citizen soldiers, and others by local law enforcement. The holo table was not depicting the complete metropolitan area of the DC area dotted with conflict, but what he saw moving in brought a smile to his face. Three A-20s en route from Taylors Island. Selecting the unit Mike patched into the comms of the pilots including the electronic warfare aircraft in the air holding near 2000 feet. The tide of the battle may soon be changing.

“SkyEye are you seeing this!” Hunter 1-1 called into his mic as he flew over the sight of the raging battle.

“I’m seeing it Hunter 1-1 and looks like something out of a child's book.”

“Fucking A,” Hunter 1-2 said in awe of the ludicrous scene unfolding below them. JSF marines and medieval knights going at each other in CQC and it wasn’t going well for the marines as they were being attacked in the air by dragons?

“Hunter flight we have new orders from from Command they want us to give C.A.S for Andrews till they can get Blackfoots and Spartans going,” SkyEye said getting the full attention of the flight.

“Roger that SkyEye but be advised there looks to be friendlies mixed in with hostiles. We need IRS active to avoid blue on blue over,” Hunter 1-3 said while he and other pilots switched their night vision on illuminating the ground below further detailing the scene.

“Copy that 1-3,” SkyEye replied and within seconds strobes could be seen from all allied troops on the ground. “How’s that look Hunter flight?”

“Like a fucking rave, now let's get to work hunters. These guys want to come on in someone's home without so much of an invitation then let's show them some manners.” Hunter 1-3 shouted over the mic.

“Copy that,” Hunter 1-1 said before switching to the general channel connecting him to all ground elements. “Hunter flight to all ground forces you have fire missions inbound take cover in 20 seconds.” Switching back to flight radio hunter spoke to his wingmen. ”Okay hunter flight switch to LGM then on the second run use everything we got left to loosen up the dirt for our joes on the floor.”

“10-4, 1-1” Hunter 1-2 replied as she switched to LGMs along with 1-3.

“Hunter flight RAIN HELL!” Hunter 1-1 shouted as he and the others broke off from each other to their individual targets provided to them by SkyEye.

Captain, Thomas De’winter

“Daddy, what was that rumbling?” Matthew asked as he was helping his father start a fire for a bbq. Looking up to his father he saw his father drop the bag of coal. Looking to the others that joined them not long after they had arrived at the campsite he could see the same look in all their face. It was a look that many would know as the thousand mile stare. “Daddy what was that,” Matthew asked again.

“No...we’ve...not here not now,” De’Winter spoke softly as he looked off into the distance and could see the tail end of tracer fire.

“Thomas, Andrews is under attack!” Jack called out as he messed with his radio and it sounds bad from the chatter I’m picking up from general comms. Jack was the squad's radio man from Thomas squad in the 35th. “Kelly what do you make of it!” Jack shouted as he rushed to his car and began to look for something.

“No clue but I don’t like the sound of it,“ Kelly replied as she let go of her husband and walked to Matthew. “Matt goes to your mom and sister from the restroom and stay there with them,” Kelly said as she tried to hurry Matt off.

“But, mom says I shouldn’t see her of Sammy go to the restroom,” Mat said in defiance.

“I know sweetie but right now something bad is happening and we need to make sure your mom and sister are okay. If she gets mad at you tell her Auntie Kelly said so, okay?” Kelly said sweetly before looking to her husband and motioning him over. Her husband understood and went to the back of their jeep before racing over with an M110 marksman rifle and an MP7. “Uncle Tim will be going with you too so he can make sure you get there.” “Kelly grabbed the bag and gave Tim the magazines that would fit the weapon along with a radio and IR strobe. “Keep them safe honey and stay safe.” She said before stealing a kiss and sending them off.

“So what do you think we should do Thomas?” Jack asked as he placed three bags on the floor in front of him getting kelly's attention.

“We, stay put and wait for orders remember we may be soldiers but we still have a family,” Thomas said as he turned around to see Jack kitted up as he would be on the battlefield.

“Well, Captain suit up we have civilians to protect,” Jack said as he knelt down and grabbed a helmet from the bag tossing it to Thomas first then another to kelly.

“Do I want to know how you got JSF gear, Jack?” Kelly asked the radio man.

“Let's just say I didn’t feel safe without it,” Jack replied.

“Well whatever, get plugged up and be on alert, and Jack we are going to have a chat about stealing later.”

“Roger that Captain.”

Location: Unknown

Time: 1830hrs

“How goes the battle Sister?” Princess Luna asked as she entered the tent that had been set for planning out the current war. Looking about the tent Luna could see the six element bares sitting about the roundtable each in their respective armors prominently displaying their talents on the field of battle.

Princess Twilight wore a minimal armor that allowed for flexibility on the field as she wielded a scythe that was able to cut any challenger in half. Rainbow Dash wore almost the same in terms of armor but hers was geared more to daggers. Fluttershy’s armor was nonexistent as she preferred to blend in with the land and use the fauna as a weapon, but she wasn't daft she brought along with her a Xiphos used to take on any of her opponents that are able to get past her ‘pets’ as she likes to call them. Miss Rarity wore something that appeared dress like in nature, but her ‘Gown as she calls it hid ten Rapiers each capable of summoning an elemental magic corresponding to the color of the gem each one had. While Pinkamena Diane Pie’s armor was the almost as light as Miss rainbows Pie’s armor allowed for the swift motion of her arms allowing for rapid and accurate Aas to be sent down the battlefield. Yet the most Armored of them all was Miss Applejack as she adorns a full knight armor and wielded a shield and sword. Almost every weapon they held was crafted by one of the wizards or witches in Canterlot castle.

“All messengers report of less than mediocre defense put up by locals but, there is a report that draws the most interest. There is one stronghold named Andrews and the battle there seems to be fairing well in our favor. Also from the ponies, we’ve sent out they have come back with these things that have caught my attention,” Celestia said calmly as she tosses Luna a small black rectangular box. Pressing her hand to the smooth surface the little black box shined showing a picture of a man, woman, and child smiling.

“Sister, what is this, strange thing?” Luna said in as she began to mess with the small object in her hand.

“We don’t know yet but, I have many of the wise colts and mares looking over them now,” Celestia replied as she turned her head from her sister to the element bearers before her. “Now as for the six of you I would truly appreciate it if you led a small force of dragons, griffins and pony alike into this so-called National Mall and remember to strike down all who stand in your way my little ponies,” Celestia said as all six of the element bears stood up and did a bow to the both the princess. “May the Sunlight Stun your enemies,” Celestia spoke.

“While the Moonlight glides your blades,” They said in unison before filing out of the tent.

Clearing her throat Luna looked back to Celestia as the map on the table began to update with the current position of her troops around the fortress known as Andrews along with those sent out to cause chaos around the city dividing the attention of the defenders.

“Sister, do you think this campaign of ours will last for very long?” Celestia asked while she paid close attention to the map as she wrote down orders to be sent to her field marshals.

“Sister, I do not think this war should last for much longer perhaps in a day or two we shall have claimed this land and have it held under our rule,” Luna replied before sitting next to her sister. Looking to the fortress Luna felt confident that the defenders would soon give in when their fortress fell. “It shouldn't be any longer sister, after all, He has yet to enter the battle.”

“Are you talking about spike sister?” Celestia asked while sending off her orders with a little bit of concentration.

“Yes I am and, surely if we sent him out with the rest of the dragons we will have our victory by sunrise,” Luna said as she to began looking over the battlefield of Andrews.

“That may be true sister but I wouldn’t want to call upon the dragons so soon as fire from a dragon is hottest at dawn and right now the night is young sister mine and I feel that sending you first would be a much better deal before we send in the unrefined scope of dragon's fire. Don’t you think sister?”

“I see no fault in that sister,” Luna replied.

“Good, then could you lead the strife on this Andrews so we may focus our attacks elsewhere.”

“I’ll see to it that this siege is ended promptly and in our favor sister,” Luna said as she stood up from her seat followed by Celestia herself.

“Take care sister and show the humans no quarter.”

“Do you think I have grown soft sister, I do my finest work when the moon is out and the sun has fallen to rest,” Luna replied.

“No, I know you haven't grown soft sister. I just wish not to see you fall on the battlefield is all. So forgive me if I wish to send you with the best we have to offer sister.” Celestia said while she stood next to Luna. “Here take this sister If you ever need help simply point this to the sky and focus a bit of magic.”

“If it makes you feel better sister,” Luna replied as she took an orb that Celestia had in her hand. “What would happen if I were to need help sister.”

“It will summon a good friend of ours,” Celestia replied with a smile.

“I see, well then I shall be off,” Luna said as she turned to walk out of the tent and out into the noise of the base camp they had set up.

Not long after the portal had been opened the first wave had taken control of the area around the portal. Giving the rest of the combined armies a staging ground for the moment. At first, the locals were skeptical of the new visitors some even saying that the renaissance fair wasn't for another month. Some of them even pointed said to go home and change but were quickly dispatch as the first wave drew iron and began to cut down the locals. No one was spared no man, woman, or child was left living. Homes and Stores alike were ransacked for anything valuable, then burnt down. The corpses of the dead were given to the dragons and griffons. Leaving nothing left but bone and cloth.

Within a few minutes of walking, Luna had made it to where the thestrals made camp. The thestral looked like any pony around them but what set hem apart was their eyes and ears. Their eyes were slitted like those of felines as they too, were dominant at night, even adding their superior hearing to the mix made them natural born killers. They had wings like Pegasus but, unlike Pegasus, their wings held no feathers. Their wings were all dull in color none of the bright vibrant colors on their counterparts. But that is the differences end as like the ponies thestrals were vegetarians with the exception of fish being in their diet.

“Princess Present!” somepony shouted causing all of them to drop what they were doing and standing tall with their hand's press against their backs.

“No need for the presentations my children for it is the time that we go forward and have our fun on the battlefield,” Luna said causing many of the thestrals to holler in approval.

“At once princes,” A female thestrals respond before shouting out orders. “You heard mother, get prepared for battle and meet at the staging area!” Smiling at the mare who had shouted Luna felt a small piece of pride as her thestrals had become something to marvel at. They could feel like the ponies and accept others, but most importantly they are no strangers to war.

“Bolt can you come here please,” Luna asked the mare who had finished putting on her armor.

“Yes, Princess Luna?” Bolt replied unsure of what was needed of her.

“Make sure that everypony here is ready for close quarters combat. We will be heading into the Andrews fortress and I do not wish to see a single one of you fall. Is that understood bolt.” Luna said as she stared straight into the eyes of her subordinate. Just taller than her by an inch or two.

“Yes, your highness,” Bolt replied as she turned around and barked out the what everypony present was to take. In less than five minutes they were all ready to suit for close quarters. Daggers throwing knives and short swords.

“Good now follow me and stay close or you will be left behind,” Luna stated flatly as her wings sprang from behind her back followed by her walking out of the large tent they were in. “And remember to take no prisoners unless they seem of importance to the enemy understood!” Luna shouted as she turned to her thestrals followers.

“Understood,” they all said at once causing a smile to sneak across Luna's face.

“Good now to victory!” Luna shouted as she took to the air followed by her small detachment of thestrals numbering 20 strong.

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Location: Unknown “American Eagle”

Time: 1930hrs

Looking out the window of the small window afforded to the aircraft by its engineers; one could see streets and houses lit a blaze down below as the flashes of gunfire and fireballs lit the area around them. “Where did they come from?”

“Mr, President I would like to know the same thing sir but, right now we have more pressing matters to attend to, Sir.” Lt, General Scott Mitchell said calmly as he worked over his data pad reading on the situation on the ground.

“Agreed Scott now can you tell me how our forces are faring?”

“Sir, it's not good from the reports. It looks like our biggest disadvantage is dragons.” Scott replied.

“Dragons, huh? Never thought I would see a dragon come alive let alone begin to rain terror.” President Becerra said while leaning back in his chair. “Tell me how long till we have a total evacuation of the DC area and the area around it?”

“If everything continues to remain the same then we should have every non-combatant out of the city or in a bunker in a 1hr Mr. President.”

“An hour, I’m not liking the sound of that Scott. How about the Navy and Army any units near D.C? “ Sitting up straight the president touched a button revealing a screen and keyboard built into the desk he sat behind. Typing a few commands in it showed satellite images of the DC area and locations of all friendly forces and reported hostile locations. Rapidly typing a new command in it showed all airlines in US airspace over the entire nation. Looking to the screen President Becerra brought his hand to a scanner near his computer panel and waited for a confirmation ring.

“Mr. President the Army reports that the Regan is combat capable and has it’s battalions ready on the word while the Navy is steaming over the USS Harry S. Truman. The Truman is 30 minutes out of range before it can start sending fighters in” Scott said as he got an alert from his pad. Reading the Alert Scott looked to the President and nodded. “Understood,” Scott replied as he and President Becerra stood and shook hands.

“I want this over by the daybreak General and I want to have a word with who or whatever decide to spill innocent American blood on American soil.”

“Yes, sir,” Scott replied as he let go of the president's hand and walked out of the meeting room Leaving President Becerra alone.

Looking at his computer screen President Becerra looked back to his screen that read “Kinetic Rod Pad 3a, 3b, 3c armed All flights grounded until further notice.” Pressing the same button as before the screen and scanner disappeared back into the desk. “Once thought of as myths come out from the books of fantasy and kill the ones that considered them amazing.”

“Mr, President we are ready for the address to the nation sir and the Speaker of the house want to speak to you afterward, Sir”

“Thank you, Carla, and could you try and relax your family will be okay,” President Becerra as he passed his aid and rested his hand on her shoulder giving her a reassuring pat. “I know things may seem difficult right now and, you have every right to be worried, Just know that I won't be sleeping till this mess is done.” Carla looked to the president and nodded her head “Good now if you can excuse me I have a nation to address.”

Leaving the room President Becerra walked into the hallway and began his way past other staff and military personnel. Looking at everyone he passed they moved aside not by fear or presidential privilege but by sheer respect for the man that has lead a nation out of a world war. Keeping his mind focus he push open the door to the media cabin where a team of audio and visual techs had recently finished preparing the room for his address to the public.

“Mr, President the cameras are ready and waiting,” A young corporal spoke as he greeted President Becerra with a salute.

“At ease corporal,” President Becerra said as he saluted the corporal who wore a BDU from the air force and went to the stand in the middle of the room surrounded by light and cameras. Taking his spot behind the stand Becerra looked past the front camera and he could see the same corporal begin to count down with his hands while other around him manned their stations.

“5…..4….3….2…,” the corporal looked to the president and with one finger up he signaled him to begin.

Looking deeply into the camera Becerra began to speak. “My fellow Americans, it is with a heavy heart that I must inform you of a new threat to American soil. A new threat that has struck our very capital. I know many of you have been waiting for your loved ones to return to you but I am asking you to wait a bit longer as we now have a new adversary who at this very moment has sieged our great capital city. As of now, we have little information about our attackers but I’m confident that our armed force will triumph over those who wished to bring harm to our nation. It is also with that I have also ordered the evacuation of the greater D.C area. So, please if you are able to go to your local shelter or nearest evacuation site. I repeat please leave your homes and make it to a shelter or evacuation site. And if not grab your flag and fly it upside down so you can be escorted.” Taking a breath Becerra closes his eyes and exhaled,” My fellow Americans we will see the light at the end of this tunnel.”

Author's Note

I know it's late but school. Also let me know what you all think!