New Frontiers

I stepped out of my ALSV and used my binoculars to scope out the situation so I can act accordingly. Knowing what I know, they probably no nothing of the war outside the storm. If they knew then they would've attacked after when all resources would've been expended. It wouldn't end well for them even if they tried, but it would be nice to at least start a rebellion against these sexist mofos. Hehe, always wanted to use that word.

What I found through the binoculars, it was horrible. I'mma make this short; it wasn't right forcing yourself on someone else. Unfortunately, just going in guns blazing would end in too many dead and my objective incomplete. Going in acting like humanity wants to join would be a good bet to getting me close to the portal and Cadence. Judging by their weapons and lack of decent clothing, they won't take my weapons, kevlar, or any of my high-end equipment. This allows me to formulate a plan to break in without any help and allows me to lie about anything without much proof. Looks like they've been here for a while and if the Griffin army is still operating, then that means that they can't pass through the portal. I have C4, I don't have a lot of ammo, but I should be able to have a couple of mags if I shoot only one round per caribou.

They probably don't know about guns, but I expected as much from them. Maybe the storm acts as a barrier of sorts; I wouldn't doubt it considering the magic of the world. They would need to learn fast how to use those guns if they discover what my objective is and want to defend themselves; because they'll learn fast that I have no honor. Not to mention that the ALSV has a mounted fifty cal. on the top. Just in case, I should call this in.

Grabbing my radio, I hit the side button and began the transmission. "This is Sargent Herrero calling in, I seem to be having a problem," I said before the radio crackled to life and the voice of Meier came up.

"What kind of problem?" He asked and the voice of my mom in the background demanding to speak with me. I know that she didn't mean any harm from it, but now is a horrible time to be doing this.

"The Empire has been liberated, but the creatures who freed them are Caribou." I looked through the binoculars and saw one of the Caribou... I'm not going to explain what he was doing with that griffin. Damn, that's brutal.

"What's so bad about these creatures?" I pulled the binoculars down and pulled the radio up.

"Quick question, what does the Geneva Conventions say about rape?" A long silence over the comms was the only response I got and it wasn't a good sign by any means.

"Are they..." I clicked the button and spoke into it.

"Yup, apparently the Fall of Equestria universe was what was supposed to happen." I looked through the binoculars again and found a small patch of snow that would obscure the ALSV from view, but could be defended easily with enough men... or explosives. "I'm requesting a small strike force to aid me in this operation."

"Granted, I'm sending over SEAL team six to aid you. Hang tight and set up a flare when Staff Sargent Hawkins enters your AO. I'll inform you of the frequency used after the bird is in the air." I pulled a flare from my rucksack and let my rifle sling hold my HK416 and prepared to light it. "Sargent set your frequency to seven and prepare for friendlies entering your air space."

"Solid Copy, awaiting reinforcements." After the comms went down, I set my frequency to seven as ordered and waited. The cold was just barely bearable, but with a Blackhawk transporting them; they should be here soon.

"Mic check, can anyone hear me?" I recognized the voice as Zoe's and I have to say it was nice to hear her after all that hell Alex and I went through in the Canterlot City streets.

"I hear ya, Zoe," I responded before scoping out the land around the Crystal Empire after seeing a few patrols walking through and around the border. "A little heads up, there's a snowstorm or some kind light blizzard right behind me so be prepared for some rough and cold weather." I got back in the ALSV and drove a little bit more in so I'm not practically back against the damn storm. I couldn't tell you how far I went, only that I was still out of sight of the Caribou but I could still see my old position about fifty meters from me.

It didn't take long for the thumping of chopper blades to cut through the roaring winds of the blizzard, but I never saw the Blackhawk. The noise stayed for a few minutes before fading out and the winds deafened me once more and it was starting to get cold.

"That's a heavy negative Sargent. The storm isn't possible to fly through or any forces to march through. Sorry, Hunter, but you're on your own." I didn't respond after hearing that, so I'm hoping that she doesn't take it personally. I sighed before driving to that snow mound that I could defend or use as cover.

I sat behind the snow for a few minutes and attempted to calm myself because this can go so wrong in so many ways, but I have to remain calm. I needed to have a neutral face and a calm demeanor because I need to act like what they're doing is normal; hopefully, my cover isn't obvious. After a few minutes, I stood up and walked to the empire with my HK416 shouldered and my finger on the trigger. I'm prepared to kill as many as possible to get to my objective.

It took me about ten minutes to walk to the entrance and I was already feeling something coming over me, but I'm able to resist it easily; however, I'm even more on edge now and I think I'll shoot at anything that jumps out at me. I continued to walk until I was in the Crystal Empire proper where what happened to that one griffin was more common and they seemed brainwashed to enjoy it. I wanted nothing more than to gun down the fucks now and continue on my mission.

"Halt!" My grip on my gun tightened, I flipped the magnifier away from the holo sight and flipped the safety from safe to auto. "Sir, you have to register before you enter." I looked over to the voice and found, to my shock, it was another arctic fox so you can imagine my surprise. "Please remove that... armor." Not wanting to seem suspicious, I took off my helmet and balaclava and hooked them to my belt. "Holy... I need your name and age sir."

"My name is Sargent Arctic Fox and I'm sixteen," I responded before letting my HK416 dangle from my sling once again with my hands in the air. He gave me a deadpan look after hearing what I said. "Look, I'm not at liberty to say my name. My age, on the other hand, is completely true." I lowered my hand and put my helmet back on along with my balaclava.

"If you are a Sargent, then you'll have to see the current commander of this city. He's in the Palace near the center of the city." I nodded and walked into an alleyway and pulled out my C4 and hid it within my kevlar vest. All I have to do is destroy the portal and whatever is causing this brainwashing effect. If my memory hasn't failed me, then the object would be where the Crytal Heart is, but that location is also the easiest to defend... with a full division.

"Understood." I began to walk to the Crystal Palace and ignoring everything around me. To say I was uncomfortable was an understatement because all I could hear was moans of pleasure and a few pleading for the males to stop and I won't deny that I was tempted to kill a few after hearing that. I had to pull my balaclava up and put my helmet back on to hide the expression of anger on my face.

Losing my shit now would end poorly, I needed to hold off until I can destroy the portal and the brainwashing thing. I bet a couple of C4s can destroy both, but I would have to get a few to spread the word not to do anything out of the ordinary... or convince whoever the leader is to gather all the females in one place and have a little talk with them. Then I could equip them with weapons, ammo, and kevlar before we cleanse the streets of the heretics; FOR THE EMPEROR!!!

Eventually, I did have to pull my balaclava back up and put my helmet back on. I scanned the streets for any type of resistance recon team. There wasn't much, but if there were any; then they are damn good at hiding.

It didn't take long to reach the center of the Empire where the portal was and no one batted an eye when I stuck four C4 to the side of the mechanical parts of the portal. There was also a black crystal taking the place of the crystal heart that I attached another C4 to it.

I knew the story and the key points to destroy. I asked to help improve the portal which they accept without hesitation. After placing the explosives, I was ushered into the previous thrown room that now hailed a tyrant. Just by looking at him I could tell what he was from that crooked grin. Creatures in this world were so easy to read.

"State your name and business." He said not caring or even acknowledging my existence. This guy was an asshole through and through.

I did let that get the best of me as I enter the position of attention and gave a salute. "Sir, I am Sargent Arctic Fox from the 1st Marine Corps SOCOM Raider Battalion. I was sent here to liberate the Crystal Empire from Griffin forces, but found you instead." I said as if I was responding to my ROTC teacher. He finally turned to me and saw all the gear I had equipped on my being. Marines were often carrying the best and most expensive equipment.

He intertwined his fingers and his eyes showed interest. He looked me up and down before sitting like an actual king should. "I'm Prince Alphins, son of King Damian. Tell me Sargent, what's prevent me from taking your equipment and using it to further my goals? You came alone so you must've had a contingency if that happened." He seemed more formal, not a single trace of the smug ass hat that he looked liked before. "I'm not saying I would, it would be bad politically if I did that to someone representing a new nation, but I can't help but be curious." I'd ask the same if I was in his shoes.

"The United States hails from a completely different dimension. Despite the fact you will never reach it any time soon, my country has weapons that will completely level the entire empire with the press of a button." He recoiled, he wasn't expecting what I said, but he could tell I was saying nothing but the truth.

"Alright, then you must be from beyond the Wendigo's Eye, so answer me this; the Griffins and Ponies were unbreakable allies, why would there be a war between them?" I sighed knowing it would be difficult to explain why without a lot of context.

"Someone framed Equestria for assassinating the Griffin's diplomat who was also the king's brother. We cannot search the crime scene until we push back the Griffin army." He nodded as I gave him some time to process this information. "Earth, the planet my country is on, was also framed since a human was sent to aid in the transport of the diplomat. The king will pay for wiping out a little over half of my species; the Humans." His eyes finally widen in shock before he began to think. This could end bad for me. I placed my hand on the C4 detonator and was ready to blow the explosives. "Let me ask this, why are you treating the females as breeding cattle?"

"We don't have a choice. Our females are becoming less fertile as the days pass. In order to keep our species from going on extinct, we had to invade. The storm keeps us trapped, so we do what we have to." He pauses before he looks at me with a neutral gaze. I couldn't read him, no doubt something bad is going to happen. "I apologize, but I can not have my new kingdom fall because of you. You will be held indefinitely until we can understand and replicate your tech to defend ourselves." The guards lifted their spears as I clicked the detonator, a loud explosion rocked the castle soon followed by the sound of angry mares.

The prince regained his balance only for a bullet from my pistol to tear through his leg and the heads and chests of his guards. I run over to the prince and put the barrel of the gun to his head. His pain was forgotten as he immediately understood the damage this little gun can do, his guards were already dead.

More guards burst open the door before I put a bullet in one of his arms making him cry in pain again. Those angry mares voices were drowned out from the sound of gunfire from nearby. I had time to swiftly holster my pistol and began to unload a few rounds into the remaining guards. Each kill made less and less attempt to take me on until none even dared to enter. I was already down a few mags from the huge amounts of bodies that lied stack on each other from their failed assault.

I cuffed the prince to the thrown and left to help clear out any remaining resistance in the palace. I searched room to room to find the Princess of Love. There were a fuck ton of guards between the thrown room and her... Wherever she is.

"Frag out!" I yelled as I tossed a grenade into a room filled with Caribou. The explosion went off and I checked the closest corners before entering. "United States Marines, if you're alive, get your hands in the air!" Two lifted their hands from the thirty that were in the room. "Where's Princess Cadence?!" They pointed to a side room before I motioned for them to run away which they took.

I stacked up on the door, prepared a 9-bang, and pulled it's pin. I rolled it into the room as shuffling came from the room, no doubt to see when exactly I rolled in. They didn't expect it to explode in a blinding flash of light along with a deafening bang followed by eight others. I kicked the door in and killed the five that were disoriented as I was rushed by another.

He got the gun out of my hands and threw it on the floor as if to break it. He tried to stab me only to be blocked by my arms as we struggled for dominance. I kicked his legs out from under him and he fell to the ground with a thump. He attempted to recover, but I put a bullet through his skull.

I stood and swept the room... No one. I was fortunate to not have to deal with any others willing to seat their luck. Holstering the pistol, I grabbed my rifle and stacked on the next door in that room. It could be a closet or a bathroom, but Cadence or more bad guys could be in there and that's good enough for me to at least check.

I kicked the door down while standing off to the side. Right on the other side was a caribou who was waiting to attack me the moment I ran through. Three rounds tore through his chest before he slumped to the ground dead.

I found Cadence, but she was held at knife point. There were signs of her being tortured in the room, but two griffinesses shared her fate despite being almost completely unharmed. All three were hanging from chains connecting to the ceiling. I just shot the guy through the nose so he'd immediately go limp when I shot him.

"Princess Cadence," I said as I walked closer to her. "I'm Sargent Arctic Fox, I'm here to aid in taking back this empire." I took the keys off the knife wielder and unlocked all three. She was mostly unresponsive, but alive. I used that healing crystal Celestia gave me to heal her. "Both friend and foe are fighting a common enemy in the streets. When they're done, they'll want to hear from you, to know that someone saved you princess, and that you're still not broken..." That was when I realized something crucial. "Wait she's asleep." I'm an idiot.