Chapter 1: Discovery

Pov: John

Standing in utter confusion on where the fuck we are, Navigators are trying to find landmarks, islands, even countries that match the map we have, but nothing really lined up.

“Sir, We have tried pinpointing our location on the map but this place or whatever body of sea we are in does not match our longitudes and coordinates” The lead navigator explained.

‘Could it be a radar malfunction?’ I thought.

“Sargent, have you checked the radars yet?”

“Yes Sir, I did and they are functioning fine.” He replied.

‘Strange if the radars are working… well fuck… we could be in another world.’

I was strangely calm about our current situation at hand. Most captains or any higher ranks would be freaking the fuck out, but I wasn’t. I have no clue why I was calm. Everyone else on board feels the same, some confused, some enjoying the moment away from war.

‘From seeing all the terrors I’ve seen in war… this is a great change.’

Looking down towards the horizon I spotted something off.

“CAN SOMEONE GET ME BINOS!” I yelled

A Young Lad around his early 20’s came down running with binoculars in his grasp.

“I GOT THEM, SIR!” He yelled.

I smirked remembering the time I was an enthusiastic recruit… bloody good memories.

As I took the binos from his hand he had a goofy smile then saluted. I shook my head then dismissed him. Looking through the binos I spotted smoke that looks like it came from a wood fire stove or a furnace.

“Sarge? Is there any land near us?” I asked

“No Sir, No land yet” he replied looking at the geographical data coming through the radar.

‘Why would there be a wood fire in the center of the ocean?’

Unbeknownst to John that ‘wood fire’ was that of a smokestack of a griffon dreadnought heading towards Iowa's position it’s two front guns aimed at the mighty battleship.

Griffin Captain: Iron Beak

The burly grey and white griffon kept a close eye on the mysterious ship after his scout reported of a warship near their position.

“Gunner, are we in range for the main batteries?” Iron Beak asked through a communications tube in the bridge

The young griffon responded “Aye sir permission to fire?”

“Permission granted” Iron Beak replied curtly

*BOOM!*

The sound of the Steel wing class dreadnought front main batteries firing echoed through the sky as 4 225mm shells flew out from the barrels and soared through the sky towards the U.S.S Iowa.

POV: John

The crew in the conning tower saw the distant flashes come from the horizon northwest of their position. I looked stunned for a short time but then went into my captain demeanor.

I picked up the phone near him and gave the order to brace for impact fearing that whoever attacked might land a lucky hit. The shells spliced and everyone let out a breath that they were holding.

“Gunners aim turrets 1 and 2 to 245 degrees and elevate 6 degrees” I ordered through the phone.

The gunners did exactly that, itching to fire at whoever was dumb enough to fire at them.

“FIRE!” I shouted and the guns roared to life launching 6 406mm HE shells at the odd-looking dreadnought in the distance.

Iron Beak saw the ship fire back and gave the order to brace for impact. Time seemed to slow down for Iron Beak as he saw the shells land on the side of the ship underneath two turrets. The HE shells detonated the munitions stored in the turrets which set off a chain reaction of explosions throughout the ship tearing it apart. Iron Beak was launched from his position crashing through the window and landed on a part of the deck that was intact. He still had his binoculars and looked through them and saw something that made his blood run cold. It wasn’t the equestrian flag that he thought. The flag has an unknown origin on planet Equis with its red, white, and blue color scheme.

“Gods have mercy….” Iron Beak muttered before he was taken by an explosion.

POV: John

“Good effect on target ship is sunk” I complimented “Set course for Northeast” I ordered

“Aye aye, Sir” The helmsman replied and set the ship on course.

North Equestrian Beach

A golden carriage landed short of the sandy beach. Cold winds whipped around as the ocean breeze claimed the land. The sound of the carriage door opening and six sets of hooves hitting the ground was drowned out by the sounds of the beach.

“What do you think the magical surge could be?” Rainbow Dash asked Twilight who was going through a scroll of a list that she created on the trip.

“I don’t know Rainbow but Princess Celestia said it was detected somewhere around here” Twilight responded

“What if aliens on a ship were the magical surge? If so I can throw them a ‘Welcome - to - Equestria- party!” A certain pink earth pony spoke loudly.

“Pinkie darling there are no such things as aliens” A marshmallow unicorn told Pinkie Pie.

“Well ah jus’ hope it’s nothin serious like the griffons and them warships of theirs” AppleJack stated

“I...just hope whatever it is isn’t scary like Tirek…” Fluttershy spoke softly.

Author's Note

Another chapter for you guys hope you all enjoy!