MLP:World War

MLP:World War

Chapter 5 - Call Of Liberty

The Battle of Ponyville

April 5,1943

"Guy's look it's our old hometown...We've got to rid it of the Germanes" scowled Pinkie.

"We're going to need to reinforcements" Applejack said as she looked around at the abandoned military installations with her machine gun ready.

"Doesn't look like anyone's we should call this in?" Spike asked.

"We have a whole battalion..we're fine for now...we can't be too sure anyway" Pinkie told them.

"The Cloud Rangers are here right behind you" Twilight said over the radio.

"Captain Pinkie it's your Call" Rarity said grinning.

Four planes flew over the city and lead an air raid with Allied Forces.

"M4 Shermans and Crusader Tanks are making their way to the front lines" Fluttershy said as they continued parading through town in triumph.

"Good,good….we can't let out guards down just yet...there's surprisingly little resistance" Pinkie said eyeing the buildings next to them.

Rainbow Dash and Derpy walked at the back of the convoy of soldiers side by side and remained silent.

Suddenly a thunderous sound erupted among the ranks.

"SNIPER!" Screamed somepony at the front.

Then a noisy rapid-fire machine gun began raining down bullets at the group of soldiers. "Them Krauts are here!" screamed Applejack.

The MG-42 machine gun sprayed gunfire at them as the group scattered for cover.

"Someone take the sharpshooter out!" screamed Pinkie Pie.

"I got em" Rainbow said as she squinted her eye through the scope and took the shot.

A Half-Track emerged from a street corner and began firing the quad machine guns on it's top turret.

"Gun Truck!" Applejack shouted before taking cover.

The Cloud Rangers did a flyby and shot at the Germanes still crowing around the street. The Half-Track slowly began to come to a stop but kept returning fire. An M4 Sherman took it out. The remaining Wehrmacht troops quickly surrendered.

"They're getting desperate...they had to know they weren't going to win" Pinkie said shaking her head.

"I-Im..a-alright…..I-Im..ok" Spike moaned as he laid in a pool of blood that mostly wasn't his own. He clutched his shoulder as blood poured from his bullet wound.

"SPIKE?...SPIKE!" yelled Fluttershy running to help him. Nurse Redheart sprinted towards him and the others wounded and began her gruesome job of bandaging and stitching their wounds.

"See,WHAT DID I TELL YOU!?" Pinkie Pie shouted. "The Germanes were waiting to attack us"

She quickly calmed herself and tried to smile again. "G-good job team, we really showed them what we're made of"

Applejack and Rainbow led the captured Germanes with their hooves up away from the city.

"Discord won't be too be happy to 'ear about this" Applejack said.

Later that evening, the battalion celebrated as they had grilled hayburgers and drank cider.

"Report this in Fluttershy,we've secured Ponyville and will not await further orders" Captain Pinkie said turning to her.

Fluttershy, being the temporary radio trooper; picked up the telephone on her pack and called in the report. "All good news"

" …I've also got some very important news for you" Pinkie said facing her.

"What Is It Captain?" Applejack asked rather suspiciously.

"Applebloom Is going to be ok. She's at an Army hospital in Vanhoover"

The Battle For Canterlot

August 15,1943

This was Big Capital of Equestria.

In one swift motion, the A.P.F stormedintoCanterlot and fought like they never had before. Air and Ground forces interlocked in deadly combat that lasted all day.

The Cloud Rangers took out Me 109s and Ju-87s in the sky.

The Wonderbolts flew over as they were in a deadly dogfight with a mysterious new fighter squadron that called them themselves 'Schatten Bolzen'.

The Ground Forces had the toughest job. Fighting infantry,tanks, and everything else positioned in their former city of glory. The battle was vicious and the Germanes knew they were losing it.

"Fein können sie diese wertlose Nation haben. Ich will sowieso nach Hause!" Sombra said pounding his hoove on his command table.

He had his men prepare his escape vessel at once. All pursuing enemy ships were to be sunk by the Germane U-Boats protecting him.

After 3 hours, the Germane line broke and General Sombra fled.

Finally, At 2:00am on August 15. The Germanes Surrendered.

A massive celebration took place all over Equestria. The Capital was free, and so was their people. Germaney no longer had influence over the country. But, the battle wasn't over quite yet.

"I can't Imagine Celestia's face when she hears this news" Pinkie said smiling.

"Yeah but only if Luna could see this" Applejack said glumly.

"Way to kill the mood" Rainbow said taking a swig of cider.

"Whoa, Sergeant….what's gotten into you lately?" Applejack asked her.

"What does it matter?"

"Why, aren't you happy?" Pinkie asked. "We just won"

"So What?" Rainbow snapped as she threw her drink to the ground. "Does that mean everything just goes back to normal?"

"Hey,relax we just want you to be happy" Applejack said trying to comfort her.

"Normal!? Do you even know what they did to Derpy!?" Rainbow shouted. "They took her wings JUST because she was a Pegasi and then they...

"You're crossing the line Dash" Pinkie mumbled angrily.

"They injured Spike, Applebloom's possibly crippled by now.." Rainbow continued ranting.

"Please,stop fighting guys" Fluttershy said as her eyes began to swell up.

"Oh I understand completely,It must be hard for to understand Applejack because you've never lost anypony!" Rainbow shouted looking at Applejack.

Applejack lunged at rainbow as they began scuffling on the ground.

Derpy shoved Applejack over and gave her a 'If looks could kill' glare.

"EVERYPONY,SHUT UP AND LISTEN!" Shouted Captain Pinkie.

They all stopped and looked at her.

"I know you've all been great friends before, and I won't stand by as I let this war tear you apart. "Let's go and get Adolf Discord….and make him pay for what he's done!"

"Yeah, I Want to finish this war" Applejack said

"I-Im sorry" Rainbow said as she began to cry.

The Battle of Manehattan

August 18,1943

The allies had pushed the Germane army to the far east coast and the Third Reich prepared to make a final stand at the major city of Manehattan. A ferocious 8 hour battle took place for the city. Once the allies began advancing towards the city. General Svengallop quickly learned of this and fled Equestria's coast and fled for Germaney the night before.

Finally on August 19, The Germane Army surrendered. The Allies flooded the city and

All of Equestia was free of Axis rule.

Private Frank Downey looked across the ocean on the beach of Manehattan.

Applejack walked up behind him quietly and stood beside the stallion.

"Hay Private" She said.

"Hello Sergeant Applejack" Frank answered her.

"Yer city is free" Applejack told him.

"Yes"

"Do ya have any family to visit?"

"No" he replied.

"Have ya tried to find them?" Applejack asked.

"Won't matter, they wouldn't care if I came back anyway" He said rather glumly.

"Doesn't matter I'm alone now...I always will" Frank told her.

"Maybe ya don't have to be.." Applejack said smiling at him.

She leaned in and kissed him on the lips.

"I..Uh…well…..wasn't expecting that" He replied nervously.

"Don't be so hard on yourself, soldier..I'll see ya around" Applejack said before giving a small smile and turning to walk away.

"Wow" Frank thought to himself. He continued looking towards the ocean. Towards...Germaney.

Part 2:

October,1942

Stalliongrad

(translated from Russian)

"NOW! Sasha screamed as she rolled away from the road and raised her sniper to the oncoming infantry. She shot two soldiers atop the tank and ran behind cover. Dmitri lay flat as he waited for it. The Panzer IV tank rolled along onto the street as in came across the ditch where Dimtri was hiding. He tossed the anti-tank mine onto the road and jumped back down the ditch just as the tank rolled onto it. The front of the tank exploded instantly into a fireball and came to a stop. One of the crewman leapt from the top as he ran out ablaze. Kaleo peered around from the corner of the building and shot at the Waffen SS soldiers panicking alongside the tank. "We got more coming this way!" Dmitri hollered as he ran to an open window while taking enemy fire. More enemy soldiers ran towards the squad. "Come on, let's run up stairs to that building..we'll have a better vantage point". Dmitri ran up behind them as he opened fire at the SS troops following down the street. They reached the building. It was damaged, but would make a good stronghold until they could figure out a way back to Soviet lines.

Sasha reached the top and cocked her sniper before she began dropping enemy soldiers that ran towards their postion. Suddenly a loud crash broke through the room and a loud thud hit the floorboards.

"Grenade!" Kaleo yelled before pushing Sasha to the ground and away from the blast.

"Ungh….thanks" Sasha grunted angrily as Kaleo stood back up.

Two Germane soldiers sprinted upstairs screaming at the top of their lungs as they both aimed their rifles at Kaleo. Dmitri quickly turned as he slid down the doorway and fired his SMG into their chests. They flailed back in distress before tumbling back downstairs to the bottom.

"Wow...thanks comrade" Kaleo said looking at Dmitri sincerely.

"That was the last of them..for now" Sasha sighed as she sat down to rest.

"You just realize we took out a whole Panzer Division right?" Dmitri asked. "Almost out of ammo for my PPSh..but yeah we're alive" he said trying to seem glad. "What now?'

"Face it, we're lost" Sasha replied gravely. "Our best bet is to head back towards the sound of our own artillery fire"

"Let's just get outta here" Kaleo said. "The Krauts will be back and looking to gun us down if we don't hightail it out of here quickly"

After hours of searching the city ruins the squad was able to find the unit they were in and regrouped with their comrades….that is, after a brief scolding from Captain Nikolai. They marched three days into the city.

"You've been my spotter for two months and you can't even keep up with my killcount Markoff?"

"I'm sorry, it's kinda hard to keep track of things when you're being shot at!" Kaleo said as loudly as he could.

"I'm getting hungry" Dmitri replied smacking his gums.

"We should stop to to eat, everypony's looking exhausted" Sasha agreed looking around.

"Please, my legs are killing me" Kaleo whined as he staggered to sit down.

"Fine, I'll go and ask Captain Nikolai if we can take a rest" Sasha sighed running to the front of the unit.

"Captain Nikolai"she yelled loudly as she reached him.

"Hm?" he grunted as he turned around to look at Sasha.

"What is it Sergeant?"

"The soldier's have done enough walking and fighting today..maybe we could all get some rest, don't you agree sir?"

"Hmm, It wouldn't hurt I suppose….two hours... then we march deeper to face the Wehrmacht!"

"I think they need it sir, they've earned it" Sasha added.

"Everypony, we have two hours to rest, but remember..the Germanes won't be resting until they take this city!" Captain Nikolai shouted.

The break flew by fast, but all the soldiers were relieved they had a small time to rest their aching bones and bodies. They packed up and quickly began moving deeper into Stalliongrad.

The unit began walking further as they saw the destruction and smoldering ruins of what was once a proud city. The constant bombings and artillery strikes had toppled many buildings and left many civilians homeless. The Soviets, for the past 3 months had been fighting their way through the city. Tank battles,arty attacks, and skirmishes erupted all across the city. Making Stalliongrad a living hell on earth. But the Soviet people had not given up, they would not let the Germane army have their city without a fight. The Red Army and civilians alike began to take up arms as the approaching winter came across Soviet Reign. It was about to get cold and this was a good thing for once. But not for the Krauts.

Suddenly the group heard a pleasant tune playing in the air.

"She's...just….gorgeous" said Dmitri with a bedazzled look on his face.

"Um…..Pardon me?" Sasha replied as she spun around.

"No….HER!" he said pointing his hoof pointing directly at another pony.

She was a young mare, she sat alone and played the violin. She had a gray mane and coat, and violet eyes that seemed to be focused souly on her instrument.

She played with such intensity that it lured the large group of soldiers in around her.

"Wait...don't tell me.." Kaleo groaned pinching his forehead and sighing.

"I gotta….gotta go talk to her" Dmitri said as he set his gear down and began trotting toward where she sat.

"That might not be such a good idea" Sasha called after him.

"Why exactly is that such a bad thing?" Kaleo said as he turned and faced Sasha.

"I'm surprised you don't know who she is,Markoff" she asked him raising an eyebrow.

Dmitri walked back over to the group slower than last time.

"So….what'd she say?" Sasha asked him as they turned to him.

"She said if I talked to her again, she'd kick my teeth in" Dmitri responded rather cheerfully.

"Oh...Im,sorry Comrade" Kaleo said as he did his best to keep from laughing at his friend.

"I don't understand,what's all the fuss ?" Dmitri asked as he looked over at Octavia silently.

"Do you soldiers really want to know?" Sasha said sighing.

"Uh...hello...spotter..only 2 months..?" Kaleo added. "It's not like we know everything about the war"

"That's Octavia Melodiya, she's one of the best snipers this side of Stalliongrad. Only God knows how many Germanes she's killed so far" replied Sasha huffing slightly.

"You sound a little….I don't know...jealous?" Kaleo said smirking.

"Why don't you shut that mouth soldier before I kick YOUR teeth in,huh?" Sasha snapped at him.

"Alright,alright..yeesh" Kaleo said .

"She's...just...beautiful" Dmitri said shaking his head in disbelief.

Kaleo was polishing and cleaning his gun as the unit prepared to enter a combat zone.

"Hey, it's about to get hot in the next area we'll defend...think you'll be ok comrade?" Sasha asked walking up to him.

"Yeah, I'll be fine" He told her.

"How's that rifle treatin ya?"

"It's been jamming a lot lately" Kaleo replied

"Maybe try something new?"

"But I like the rifle I have" he groaned.

"The SVT-38 is a good gun, but it won't be keeping you safe from explosives, use your head Markoff" Sasha huffed.

"I'm a terrible shot" Kaleo lied.

"Nonsense, you've been dropping those Krauts like flies and covering my back very well lately"

Sasha look over at a row of tin cans that had been on a stone wall. All had been shot off but one.

"When did you do that?" she asked him surprised.

"Took them out earlier, with my 38"

"Wait, can you shoot like that again?"

"Do I have to?"

"You won't have to be my spotter again" Sasha told him in an earnest tone.

"R-really?" Kaleo exclaimed a little surprised.

"Promise"

"Fine" he said in happier tone. Sasha smiled and handed him her Mosin-Nagant.

"Huh, you don't have your scope on?" He asked her.

"I leave it of when i'm not in combat, it's my only one" she told him.

Kaleo took the rifle and cocked it before looking at the iron sights. He took a deep breath and looked into the crosshairs. He exhaled slowly on

the last tin can and squeezed the trigger. The bullet found its mark and the can blew apart into sharp metallic pieces.

"Congratulations,soldier….you are now a new sniper in our squad" The mare said to him as she took the rifle from his hooves.

"Wow,thanks Sasha" Kaleo replied cheerfully.

"Please…...call me Sunset" she replied with a smile. "SERGEANT Sunset"

Bonus Scene:

June 30, 1942

Berlin,Germaney

(translated from german)

Gilda knocked on the office door before hearing a loud "Come in"

She opened the door gently before stepping it the room.

She stood there and watched a SS officer write papers on his desk.

"Well,...have a seat" he said gesturing to the chair in front of the table.

"Uh….yes, I'm here because General Sombra assigned me to your command" Gilda stated as she sat down.

"I'm aware…" The officer said looking up, his green eyes looking into yellow ones.

"For a stallion he actually isn't bad looking" Gilda thought to herself.

"Let's see the information you have here….you're 21, experienced with mechanics, socially aware, and have a degree in engineering" Ethan asked her. "Is this correct?"

"Uh….yes,sir" Gilda spoke confidently.

"And your German isn't too bad either" he said slightly smiling.

"Danke Herr" she said grinning.

"Not much older than myself" Ethan continued.

Gilda hesitated at first, but then softly spoke up. "And how old would that be,sir?"

"23 and a Half" he said managing to smile a bit. The officer looked back down at the file folder and began skimming through the notes he had.

"Do you think I'm really cut out out for this jo-" The female griffon began.

Suddenly the door opened as Gilda turned to see a small red dragon walk into the office with a platter.

"Tea or coffee?" he asked.

"Huh….oh..uh...tea please" she stammered at the unexpected question.

The short dragon poured Gilda's tea and the officer a fresh cup of coffee before turning to leave the room.

"Excellent" The officer said taking a swig out of his cup.

"T-thank you" Gilda exclaimed. No reply.

Gilda stared at the door after he left. "What a Dweeb" She thought to herself.

"That was my assistant Fang if you were wondering, he's pretty smart and he doesn't mind cooking and serving drinks at all" the officer answered.

Gilda turned to face him and cleared her mind of her thoughts. "Yes...uhm..I see" she replied.

"Where were you born?" the Colonel asked with a rather stern tone.

"In Griffonstone, my family moved to Germaney a few years ago because my father knew he could get a good job working with their military" Gilda replied. "I never knew a war would start"

"So….it says here you can fly a plane?" Ethan asked.

"Yes sir, besides working in my father's shop I've flown planes since i was 16" she answered.

"It's ironic, because you have those" Ethan said

"Uh..excuse me?" Gilda said confused.

"Oh….I'm sorry I was just admiring your wings". He said.

"Uh...I..thank you..sir" Gilda said blushing nervously.

This was strange to Gilda, for the Pegasi were being persecuted daily by the Germanes for having wings. The Germanes thought they were too boastful with them.

"But of course….let's talk business" Mueller chirped tapping to straighten the papers at his desk.

"I prefer to call it duty" Gilda said boldly.

"Hmm….you seem to be very set on doing this job" said Ethan. "Not many people like spying, why do you?"

Gilda took a deep breathe before thinking about what she was going to say.

"Several months ago….my family and I were living in Tula near the Germane border in the Soviet Reign Union"… "And when the Wehrmacht attacked"….."Joshoof Stallion ordered the Red Army to go and stop them..they….came through Tula". She suddenly paused as her eyes began watering and she began crying. "The Soviets….they were….. killing..my people"… She began bawling as she managed to go on. "The ones they didn't kill they used and tortured for their own entertainment….we're nothing to them!" "But...my father...tried to save us...he..he… she stammered before she went into full fledge sobbing. Gilda didn't mention the horrible things she saw the Germane Army do to pegasi as they came across in Reign Union. "I'm ready to make those monsters pay….anyway I can" she said wiping her eyes.

"Even spying on your own former birth country?" he asked.

"Yes" Gilda said confidently.

"That's all I needed to hear" Ethan said abruptly.

He continued looking through the files in silence before finally speaking again.

"Very well,….you're hired" the stallion announced.

"Thank you,sir!" Gilda said as her chest puffed up in pride. "I won't fail you!"

"Yeah..yeah…" the said waving his hoof at her. "You have 3 days to pack your things before we send you off for training"

Gilda stood up to leave his office as the young officer continued writing.

"I'll leave you to your 'business' then,sir" she said managing to smile.

"Maybe….we could get acquainted later" Ethan said with a slight smirk on his face.

"Yeah…..I'd like that" the female griffin said as she flipped her hair over and blushed a little.

Equestrian Peace Conference

Somewhere in Coltia

April 1940

Shining Armor- Prime Minister of Great Ponyland, pushing for war against Germaney.

Princess Celestia-Leader of Equestria and trying to convince the world her country needs help.

Blueblood- President of United States of Mareica.

General Sombra- Speaking on behalf of Adolf Discord AKA...Chancellor Of Germaney

Fancy Pants- Prime Minister of Coltia (France) forced into a treaty to protect his country.

A Peace Conference was called into place after Germaney invaded Equestria In 1939.

One wrong word,action,or mistake could light a fuse that would ignite the world into total destruction. It would already be too late.

Great Ponyland has declared war on Germaney, however the the U.S.M has yet to do so. Germaney has Coltia and it's leaders wrapped around their fingers.

"Now then, are we all here?" Asked Shining Armor.

"President Blue Blood grumbled. "Everyone except Discord himself, this doesn't bode well for him to be late, it's also quite rude"

After the attack on Equestria the nations were called together for a meeting to talk about what would happen next. Shining Armor had eventually convinced everyone. There was just one little mistake in his plans. Discord was supposed to be coming too.

""Discord will not be attending" said a rather deep voice from behind them.

The doors glowed a red color and opened themselves as Sombra walked in with a devilish smile. He was accompanied by high ranking soldiers, Ethan among them.

"Of course..I could only figure Adolf would send his little unicorn to do all his dirty work" Shining said

"Say what you will, running an empire requires a lot of concentration….he was worried an attempt on his life was going to be here" Sombra said as he glared angrily at Shining.

"Hey! officers will wait outside the meeting room" Shining Armor snapped.

"Oh course, of course." Sombra said playfully. He gestured for the soldiers to leave. Ethan was irritated but managed to smiled and walked out after glancing at Celestia. The rumors he had all heard were true, she truly was stunning to look at.

He and Sombra walked in, with Sombra sitting into his spot and getting cozy.

"Let's just get this over with." BlueBlood said impatiently.

"Indeed." said Celestia glaring at Sombra.

"Celestia!" Sombra said with a slight smile. "You still count as a Princess with no kingdom?"

She scowled but didn't answer.

"Now then." Began Shining. "Germaney attacked Equestria unprovoked."

Sombra shined his hoof on his chest and looked at it.

"Yes?"

"Why did Discord do it?" Shining asked him.

"We had our reasons, but I needn't tell you what they are." Sombra said sternly looking him in the eye.

"You needn't tell us?" You just invaded a neutral country for no good reason and want us to believe you!?" Shining yelled as he raised his voice and pounded his hoof on the table.

"You'd better calm yourself Shining" Sombra smirked as he leaned back in he chair.

"Be calm, how about all the pegasi you killed in my country?" shouted a voice suddenly

from down the table. "If anypony's calm, it's me!" Celestia screamed.

"Please, don't interrupt darling" Sombra said as he raised his hoof to stop her.

"What IS she talking about?" Shining asked as he narrowed his eyes.

"Germaney was given direct Permission by Princess Luna to Occupy the country, she is simply not here because her dear sister Celestia was leading a small rebellion against us and cares nothing for her sister's safety. We are protecting her.

"NONE OF THAT IS TRUE!" Celestia cried.

Ethan Winced at those words.

"Control yourself dear" Sombra said. "We are simply trying to protect Princess Luna from being dethroned by you….after all she wanted our help"

"I don't believe any of this rubbish" Shining said.

"Ask my consultant" Sombra replied.

"Minster Fancy, is this true?" BlueBlood said looking at Fancy Pants.

"Y-yes, most definitely" Fancy Pants said sweating nervously.

Princess Celestia stood up and excused herself from the meeting.

BlueBlood cleared his throat.

"We need to know if Germaney any new plans OUTSIDE of Equestria."

"No." said Sombra said "I assure you, we do not"

"You can't just attack a nation unprovoked like that." said Shining.

"Actually I can, we simply risk getting attacked by its allies. Was anyone allied with Equestria?"

No one was allied with Equestria except for Great Ponyland. It was rather undeveloped, still using spears and cannons. It kept to itself so no one had bothered with it, until now.

No one spoke up so Sombra smiled again. "Princess Luna is alive and well I tell you, we only attacked Great Ponyland's navy because we thought you were part of Celestia's little rebellion to overthrow her sister. She asked for international aid and we gave her some" The room fell silent. "As long as you can prove this" Shining Armor said.

"So who thinks that Equestria should be taken from Germaney now….Hmm?" Sombra said timidly as he looked around the room.

"I didn't think so." Fancy Pants said nervously, still sweating profusely.

"Can we move on, we have plenty to talk about." President BlueBlood said sighing.

"Very well BlueBlood." Shining said wearily. "We'll come back to this topic later."

Ethan waited outside of the meeting room impatiently. It was great that he got to come along but that wouldn't mean anything if he didn't get to act. Looks like there was a change in plans. The meeting room had five doors to enter and exit. One of them for each leader, with a fifth door just in case there was an extra. Each door was guarded by the country's few soldiers that were allowed to wait outside.

"This is gonna be tricky..."

Ethan put on the hat he prepared for this day and glanced at one of the letters he planned on giving. Taking a deep breath he walked past the door guarded by soldiers with spears. Yep, this was it. The soldiers watched him with a wary eye but he gave them a small smile and stayed out of their path.

They kept their eyes on him and relaxed when he passed them. Looking in the bathroom mirror, Ethan took a deep breath and activated his horn. There was no outward appearance. The hat he prepared to cover his horn worked, you couldn't tell if it was glowing or not, but this was the easy part.

Ethan levitated the letter with his horn, carefully moving it along the ceiling while walking normally. He held his breath as the soldiers guarding the door came into view. He gave a small wave at them to keep their attention on him.

He ignored them, carefully levitating the letter to horizontally wedge the letter in the door cracks while not slowing down. Having succeeded, he released the magic and arrived back at his post.

"Then let us talk to Princess Luna" BlueBlood exclaimed.

Sombra stopped. "I'm afraid that won't be possible" he replied.

"Then how exactly do you wish to maintain peace at this so called 'Peace Conference' Shining asked him angrily.

"Mr Fancy Please show him the terms of agreement you and Discord went over" Sombra asked.

"Y-yes, General Sombra" he said.

Fancy Pants opened up his file and slide a rather large piece of paper towards Shining.

Shining looked down the at the stack of papers and read the title at the top:Terms of Surrender.

"No…NO….NO!" Shining screamed as he flipped the table over and lunged at General Sombra. "I will not stand for this!"" he was pulled back by his cabinet of advisors.

General Sombra continued sitting in his chair across from him, giving him a smug look.

"Damn you!" Shining yelled as he was restrained and pulled even further back from his violent outburst. "I won't surrender, I won't have any form of armistice, until Equestria is free...DO YOU HEAR ME!?"

After the meeting ended, and Celestia opened her door. Much to her surprise, a letter fell at her.

"What?"

She looked around, the guards didn't seem to notice anything. It was unlikely they put it there. After hesitating for a moment, she opened it.

"Hello." the letter began. "I hopeful that the one reading this letter is indeed Celestia. I need to meet with you, alone. What we must discuss cannot be made public. I believe I can help you. If you agree, then meet me at the spot on the letter."

Celestia thought it over. This could be a trap, but it seemed unlikely for Sombra to arrange. If it was a trap and she was killed then this might actually benefit her. As the most suspicious, Germaney would become the one to take the blame and other countries might finally take her side. If it wasn't a trap then she should check it out.

"Alright." she told herself. "I'll go."

Celestia went to the meeting spot which was the soldiers dressing room. Ironically this was the most secret place to talk as all the soldiers were on duty. The room was dark as she entered. Reaching for the light switch she heard a voice.

"Leave the lights off."

Obviously, this person did not wish to become known.

"What do you want?" She asked rather harshly.

"As I said in the letter, I want to help you. However, what we talk about depends on how well you can keep a secret. Unless the answer is 'Completely' then we have nothing to talk about."

"You want to talk to ME about trust? I came here after getting your letter. We don't proceed until I know who you are."

The voice was silent for a second and then a lime green light glowed on his horn, flipping the light switch.

She winced as light flooded the room. There, in front of her, she saw a tan male unicorn with black hair and a Waffen insignia. An SS officer. A Germane.

"You! You're..." Celestia Stuttered.

"With Discord?" "Yes,This is why I wanted to remain anonymous."

Celestia was at suprised at first he spoke such good English.

"My name Is Ethan Mueller,that's all you need to know, Princess... you can trust me" replied the Officer.

"Why should I trust YOU!? Your nation attacked Equestria! You...you killed...Luna."

He clenched his teeth as his eyes showed anger but didn't lose his composure. "Why would I be risking my life to give you this information right now, then?" Ethan asked her.

"Information?" Celestia challenged him rather suspiciously.

Ethan walked towards her before reaching into his coat pocket and pulling out a slender envelope,which made her flinch.

"Relax Princess, you have nothing to fear" the stallion said as he gave a charming smile.

Celestia stood and thought about it for a moment, she had no other leads and the other leaders and delegates weren't listening to her. If this German officer was telling the truth then perhaps he could give her something she could use to convince the Allies to help Equestria and maybe even get the others in the war.

She glanced down at the envelope he hand handed her.

"NO" Ethan said firmly. "I know what you're thinking...you can't tell anyone where you got this information, I would be killed...maybe even tortured until they broke me.

"But, you said this information was going to help me!" Celestia cried. "What good is this If I can't use any of it!?"

He calmed himself and looked her in the eye.

"I took a big risk in coming here. If you shouted for help, I would be captured, locked up, interrogated, tortured, all those things. I have quite literally put my life in your hooves coming here. I'd say that deserves some trust don't you think?" Ethan said.

Celestia fell silent as lowered her head and stared at the floor.

"I never said you couldn't use it, just please do not tell a soul you received it from me" he continued.

"Why are you helping me?" Celestia asked she bit her lip to keep from crying.

"Because of her…..your sister.." Ethan. "She shouldn't have...died.."

"Thank you" Celestia said as she moved closer to him.

"I must be on my way now, Princess..farewell and goodlu-" Ethan began.

Celestia gave him a small hug suddenly before stepping back.

"Be safe, Ethan Mueller" she said. "I don't know how much I can thank you"

"I..er..y-you too" the Colonel said nervously as he straightened his hat and quickly left the room.

Ethan quickly walked down the hall before turning back towards the exit.

"Where were you,Mueller" said a voice from behind. A Germane's Voice.

Ethan Froze. No. It Couldn't Be. Had He Been Caught?

He slowly turned around to see a canary colored stallion staring back at him. His Heart skipped a beat once he saw a matching SS uniform the unicorn had on. "Well,Where were you...SPEAK" replied the officer. "I..Uh..Was adjusting my...uniform ,sir"

"For 15 minutes?" the stallion asked.

"And…..relieving myself in the lavatory" Ethan said before standing at attention.

"Well well, Looks like you know your place….Mueller" said the stallion chuckling slightly.

"I'm sorry, have we met before...uh...sir?" Ethan said as he squinted his eyes at the unfamiliar face.

"Burnhorn….Valedictorian…...Eggs?" continued the unicorn glaring at him.

"UH?...oh…..OH…..WAIT…..LUDWIG!?" Ethan said as his eyes widened in shock.

"Yes….." the officer replied smirking. "What grand times those were"

"Oh..uh...heh heh...yeah...sorry about...that…" Ethan said rubbing the back of his neck.

"You look like you haven't changed a bit….same old Mueller" Ludwig replied shaking his head.

"Wow you're a Colonel…..actually one grade higher than me" Ethan said looking at the insignia on his uniform. "Colonel Wagner, kinda has a ring to it"

"Enough chitchat, I have to wonder why General Sombra chose you and I together for this very important diplomatic assignment" Ludwig asked.

"I came to check this place out,Sombra made me tag along because he trusts me I assume" Ethan replied shrugging.

"Don't try to fool me, I saw you gawking at Princess Celestia…..how disgusting" Ludwig snapped.

"N-NO, I was just getting a good look of that treacherous pegasus an-" Ethan stammered.

"I've heard enough, How is she?" Ludwig asked abruptly.

"How is who?" Ethan asked.

"Don't Play dumb with me, " Ludwig said as a lovestruck smile came across his face. "Ms. Lulamoon"

"She is fine, we're still seeing each other" Ethan told him yawning. "I think she misses you"

"Really?" Ludwig said as a smile light up his face. "Does she ever ask about me?"

"NO" Ethan answered honestly.

"Oh,I see how it is" Ludwig said as his face became angry again and he spun back around before stomping off.

"Boy, that guy needs to have an egg or two thrown at him" Ethan thought to himself.

July 2,1942

Gilda awoke and stretched out on the bed. The morning sunbeams shone through the windows and lit the room. Her eyes shot open as Gilda sat up quickly and looked around the bedroom. "Colonel?" she asked out loud. No answer. She was all alone. Gilda sighed as she let the loneliness sink in. She laid back down and thought about leaving but a quick yawn changed her mind. Next to the nightstand she saw a piece of paper with writing on it. A note. She rolled over in the sheets and reached over to pick it up. She began reading as her heart skipped a beat. Her eyes zoomed across the page as she read. "My dear, please don't be offended of my absence." "It pains me to leave without informing you of my intentions." "I have some every important business to attend to and I had to leave in quite some hurry." "I am concerned and worry daily about the fate of this country." "You truly are a kind soul and stunning beauty of a griffoness." "I have another love in my life yet I still wish to remain close friends." "I dare not wake you to bare this ill news." " I left your assignment with a colleague of mine, go meet him and he will instruct you on your first mission." "Feel free to help yourself to breakfast in my quarters." "With adoration, Mueller." Gilda let the note slide out of her hand and stared at the wall. She knew what she had to do. "This is my chance to make a difference...I can't get attached to people….I have a duty" Gilda thought in her head. She quickly got out of bed and got ready to leave. She grabbed a piece of fruit in the officer's kitchen before heading out the door. She had a job to do