Somewhere on the Western Sea, a giant metal ship cruised through the night.

“This is USS Kenneighdy. Heading to port, about 2 clicks out, over.”

“Roger that. Welcome to Equestria, Kenneighdy.”

The pony operating the Kenneighdy’s radio unslung his headset and stretched, leaning back in his chair. He yawned and spun around, turning to face a pegasus standing at the radio. “What are you going to do when we dock?” Asked the pony.

The pegasus shrugged. “Dunno. I hear Canterlot’s got these really nice historic buildings, might check those out.” His companion rolled his eyes. “History? Come on, dude. There’s gotta be something there that doesn’t suck.” The pegasus sighed and shook his head.

“Equestria is a historic place. There’s not much else to say.”

The pony groaned and spun in his chair again. “Booooooring.”

The pegasus just chuckled, grabbing his coffee. “At least act like you’re an elite Amareican Naval Officer.” The radar suddenly began beeping. The pony perked up.

“What’s up?” The pegasus began pressing buttons on his computer, typing at the keyboard. “Object detected. Airborn, flying close to us.”

The pony rubbed his chin. “A pegasus flying this far from land?” The pegasus furrowed his brow and began to type more frantically.

“Not a pegasus. It’s flying way too fast. Skipper!” On call, a unicorn trotted over.

“What the situation?” asked the unicorn in a serious tone.

“Unknown object, 1 click out but closing in fast.”

The captain frowned and glanced at the pony. “This is open airspace, but I’ve never heard of anyone flying out here at this hour. Whatever it is has got to have a radio. Get it on comms, now.”

“Aye sir!” The pony threw on his headset. “Unknown object, this is the USS Kenneighdy. You are flying on a direct course toward us. Adjust your course now.”

The captain reached for the phone. “Lieutenant, put the gun crews on standby. We’ve got an unknown object coming right towards us.” After hanging up, he shouted to another pony. “Spotlights on!”

“Aye, aye, sir!” The air above the Steadfast was suddenly illuminated with bright lights.

“Sir! 0.5 clicks and closing in fast!” Cried the pegasus.

“Unknown object! Be advised, we will open fire if you do not adjust your course!” The pony shook his head. “They’re not responding, sir!”

The captain swore and grabbed the phone again. “All hoofs! All hoofs! General quarters!” Alarms began ringing on the ship, and ponies began scrambling into different positions. The Kenneighdy’s giant cannons began to swerve into place, the gunners ready to fire at a moment’s notice.

The pegasus’s jaw dropped as he checked the radar again. “Sir, it- it’s moving too fast! We can’t get a bead on it! I’ve never seen anything like this!”

The captain frowned, looking over the pegasus’s shoulder. “How far is it now?”

“Right on top of us!” Replied the pegasus. The captain’s eyes shot up through the cabin’s window.

“There!” The searchlights illuminated a metallic beast, flying at a low altitude and headed straight for the Kenneighdy’s main deck. In the glow of the searchlights the crew made out some sort of creature, with two long, grey wings, and a spinning object at its front, the entire thing buzzing and whirring. The captain’s eyes widened. “Incoming!”

The beast slammed into the deck, skidding several feet while sending bits of debris flying in every direction. The Kenneighdy rocked a little, but the massive ship quickly regained its balance.

“My God!” swore the captain. “Everyone alright?” There were nods from the other crew members. The pony at the radio suddenly stood up, pressing a hoof against his headset.

“Say again?” He listened for a moment, and all eyes in the cabin turned to him. “Sir… Deck’s saying there’s a pony inside that thing.”

The captain gazed upon the burning wreck that lay on his ship. Squinting, he made out a gold lightning bolt with white wings flanking it emblazoned on the rear.

“That symbol… Call Equestria. And someone get me Captain Spitfire. Now.”

--x FDI Canterlot x--

Author's Note

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