Mayd-*static* -east of- *static* -breaking up- *static* RACE BRACE!
--Unknown Transmission heard in Las Pegasus

Date: August 9, 1666 CC
Time: 09:44
Name: Wingover
Location: East of Baltimare , 36,000 feet above Equus

“This is Equestrian Airways 3492 to Baltimare tower, we have entered your coverage. '' Wingover said to the control tower.

“This is Baltimare International. We have you Flight 3492. Be advised there are reports of mild turbulence ahead.”

“Understood Baltimare. We will keep an eye out. ETA 25 minutes.”

“Roger, we will have a clear runway.”

With that the pilot clicked over to the in cabin radio. “Looks like pretty smooth sailing. “ He said looking over to his Co-pilot, Flat Spin. The young earth pony stallion was relatively new with less than a dozen flights but he had proven capable enough.

Flat Spin nodded. “Yeah, sounds like it. Think the turbulence will be a problem? “

Wingover shook his head. “Not for us but… “ he clicked on the announcements system. “This is your pilot speaking. We are expecting some minor turbulence ahead so I have switched on the fasten seatbelt sign. '' he said as he did so. “we will be in Baltimare in about half an hour. It is a beautiful 62 degree summer morning and It has been a pleasure being your pilot from Zebrica.” he finished clicking off the announcement.

“That should take care of everything. “ Wingover said and Spin nodded. “So what you got planned for your break in Baltmare?” Wingover asked

“Not sure. Never been there before so might just wander the city a bit and take in the sights. “

“Good plan. City is pretty nice this time of year. I know a nice little place not far from the airport. Maybe I'll take you there after work.”

“Attention Equestrian Airways Flight 3492. Respond.” The air traffic controller came over the radio with urgency in his voice.

Wingover clicked over to the radio. “This is 3492. What is the problem with Baltimare? “

“EDF has just ordered all flights to land immediately and all flights entering Equestria to turn around and return to wherever they came from.”

“What? I don't think we have the fuel to make it back to Zebrica. What's going on?”

“Unknown. Orders are to return to Zebrica or as close as you can but to get out of Equestrian air space--” the controller was cut off as another voice yelled in the background.

“What in Tartarus is that?! “

There was a pause. “What?.” there was a pause. Then what sounded like a muffled explosion. And the controller came back in a panic. “Flight 3492 turn back immediately. “

“Look out!! “

There was the sound of shattering glass and the radio screamed with feedback causing the pilots to tear the head sets from their ears.

A few moments later they returned them. “Baltimare? Baltimare please respond.” after a few seconds the pilot switched off the auto pilot.

“What are you doing? “ the copilot asked.

“Turning around we are getting back to Zebrica. “

“We don't have the fuel. “

“Then we'll find somewhere else to land but Baltimare. Isn't responding. “

“What's that? “

Wingover looked up to where Spin was watching as two other aircraft were approaching them.

“Small planes. “ He clicked onto the radio. “This is Equestrian Airways Flight 3492 to unknown aircraft you have entered our flight path. Change course immediately. ``The two aircraft stayed on course. “I say again this is a passenger airliner divert your course out of our flight path. “

Wingover watched the aircraft approaching rapidly and then suddenly saw green energy seem to gather on the ends of them and then fired out.

“Shit! “ Wingover jerked the wheel to the right and the massive aircraft tilted beginning to bank hard as the energy blast sliced through there the plane had been. Through the door the pilots could hear the passengers cry out in surprise and fear at the planes sudden erratic movement.

The other planes fires a Second volley and they airliner banked left. The engines straining g to move the international flight. The plane never having been built for evasive maneuvers or combat situations.

A third volley was followed by a fourth, a fifth and sixth in quick succession

The engines whines as they plane moved to try and dodge the incoming fire dodging most of them but not all of them as it shook violently

“We’re hit, we're hit! Engines 3 and 4 are gone and 1 is damaged! “ Flat Spin yelled as the plane began to drop like a stone not at an angle to composite for the loss of thrust, as the enemy aircraft banked and headed south, their objective taking care of itself.

Wingover tried to right the plane to get air under the wings. “Mayday mayday this is Equestrian Airways Flight 3492. We have been fired on by unknown aircraft. We are hit. I say again we are hit and going down 23 miles east of Baltimare. Attempting emergency landing! '' Wingover said into the open air of the radio as the plane plummeted.

“Oh gods, oh gods' ' Flat Spin yelled as the plane got itself righted. The screams of the passengers coming through the door as the play shook.

“Stay Calm! Set flaps to 20 degrees!” Wingover yelled, fighting the controls. “NOW! “

The yell was like a slap and Flat Spin moved to obey. “flaps set to 20 degrees.” the plane shook suddenly. “We just lost engine 1!”

“Come on...come on… “

“We are coming in too steep to pull up! “

Wingover pulled back as the nose of the plane climbed a few feet as the shaking grew as the single engine fought to keep the plane airborne. The ground rushed closer and closer as alarms sounded in the cockpit.

“aaaahhh… oh Gods! I don't want to die! “

“Stay calm Spin We’re going to land! “

Author's Note

Whelp....been a long time hasn't it folk?

Hope the story turns out to be worth the wait for everyone.

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