New Frontiers

"The invaders are captured or being castrated, citizens are taking up arms, and enemies now form an alliance with a common enemy. Princess Cadence is alright and the leader assigned to this area is currently being interrogated. Casualties are in the single digits and the objective is completed. I've sent a more in-depth report through Word." I said as I checked my ammo while talking into the radio. Luckily, the Griffins don't use radios so I don't have to worry about the line being intercepted.

"... Sargent, did you really send it through Word?" The Admiral asked before going silent as a few clicks of a keyboard came through. "Your going to get a lesson in proper military reports. There's a lot of errors; mostly spelling."

"Spelling's hard!" That turned a few heads from those around me. I don't blame them, it was an odd thing to yell after what transpired through the day.

"From what I can gather, the mission was a complete success despite the intervention of a third party. After all that happened and from what Celestia sent me, they may not go through the Heat Cycle." I looked at the sleeping form of Cadence as my spare coat rested over her sleeping form. She really needed the rest after the invasion and holy shit did she get through the most brutal shit. Guro would be the best thing to compare what she went through. It was pretty fucked.

"Orders or should I take my chance and get to Equestria?" Seriously, I have no idea what to do in this situation. Either way, I'm going to deal with that problem.

"Find and eliminate or arrest the leader of the Caribou. They should crumble after that and the military would become disorganized. We'll move in and take it as a Forward Operating Base allowing for a foothold in the northernmost of Equestria." I was then approached by a pony and a griffin, I looked at them for a second before turning my attention back to the radio.

"Solid copy, but something just came up. I'll have to get back to you at a later time sir." I turned my attention to the pair again before the radio came back to life.

"Got it, I'll wait for your next report. Don't worry about Earth, we agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Heat." That was the last time I heard that man's voice for a long time. These two had my full attention and while they had the minimal amount of clothing with body armor and rigs over it. I blame Alex for desensitizing me.

“Arctic Fox, all of the Caribou have been captured and detained. Almost everyone is calling for their execution, but… they’d rather have Princess Cadence give the order.” The griffin said before checking my weapons. She subconsciously clutched her’s tighter before I removed my hands from it and allowing the sling to hold it.

“Calm down, I’m not here to fight. How’s everyone else doing?” I know that I would have been yelled at by an officer for doing this, but it was necessary to ease tensions. I technically just preformed a terror attack on a civilian monument.

“A silent agreement has prevented the Ponies and Griffins from fighting; however, many places remain segregated based on race and gender. Currently, there are about seven casualties from the Caribou’s… actions. The officers in the area are trying to maintain order in the segregated areas and allowing each other to fix the issue, but all of them are thinking that so we came to you. You’re an outsider who doesn’t have anyone inside to worry about.” The pony reported trying to maintain a professional air around her. Both of them seemed to be on edge so I’m guessing there may be some lingering effects of the crystal.

“I read you. Cadence is currently out cold and unable to make decisions. I wouldn’t let her make one anyway since she’d have personal bias.” I paused for a second while crossing my arms and closing my eyes to block out any unnecessary sensory information. Oddly enough, this helps. “Already, I have a few idea. One: imprison the Caribou since this is no longer up to the Equestrians; this is a USMC operation and they’ll be charged in the same way humans are amongst the UN. Two: when Cadence wakes up, don’t follow her orders. Inform me on channel 22 about any order she gives,” I gave them a spare radio to use. ”You will only follow orders I give the ‘okay’ to. Three: maintain distancing between the cells, but have a group of five from each deliver food and water from the palace. Four: guards fail be chosen from each cell to guard the Caribou, but will have no ammunition and you two plus one will be helping Cadence’s recovery. Relay this to all the officers and let them know I’m heading deeper into Caribou territory on my own for now. I have a new mission and a time limit.” I began to walk away before one of them grabbed my shoulder.

“Thanks again for what you did. I am honor bound to allow you a favor of similar proportions to accommodate this.” The griffin said before I looked over my shoulder with a soft smile.

“Don’t mention it. I’m already using it. Your helping me with this remember, so this counts.” She smiled back before letting go.

“My name is Samantha, but call me Sam. My rank is Private First Class. I’m a member of the Griffin Empire 784th Artillery Assault Battalion.” I nodded before the pony stepped forwards.

“I-I’m Staff Sargent Leaf Fall of the 304th Expeditionary Recon Royal Guard Battalion. A pleasure to meet you Fox.” The pony said before I chuckled. She clearly didn’t think to do that until the griffin introduced herself.

“A pleasure to meet you both. I’m Sargent Hunter Herrero of the USMC Special Forces. I’m guessing your battalions specialize in artillery and recon?” I couldn’t help my curiosity, the military always fascinated me and I want to know all I can.

“We exclusively do that in our battalions. We have basic weapon handling knowledge and are often covered by other units.” That’s a little frightening, but I guess that’s why the griffins that invaded Earth were so effective. They specialized in that.

“That’s insane. I hope we talk more in the future, but now I have to leave. Goodbye for now.” I began to walk away as they simply waved before I pulled out my radio once they were out of earshot. I walked back to my vehicle quickly and took notice of the empty streets. I had to take advantage of this opportunity. “This is Arctic Fox contacting acting Command, anyone read?”

“This is Command, what’s the situation.” The guy said the line so calmly that seemed a lot surreal to me, even after hearing it once already.

“I have intel on Equis military structure that I’ve deemed possibly critical for the war.” I waited for a response for a few seconds. Thoughts went through my mind as I was starting to think that I only made a fool of myself.

“Solid copy, relay information.” Thank god they didn’t blow me off. This may end up being the last time I talk with a human again so… here’s to my journey into the unknown.