Author's Note

GOOD MORNING, afternoon....or night, whatever time zone it is! it's your girl NinjaMare with an update. now i know that there were a lot of you, my readers, that wondered if this fic was dead, and for that i do apologize for making you wait for an update to this fic. i managed to catch up with older projects, and made good head way on my newer ones, that i don't feel bogged down to go to my older fics to upload.

So hope that this chapter was worth the wait, enjoy!

Chapter 5

A whole month has passed since Twilight Sparkle and her new assortment of friends defeated Nightmare Moon, thanks to the power of the Elements of Harmony, which reversed the corruption that was affecting the lost princess. Since then the princess has been in recovery, regaining her magical powers as well as her strength, and throughout her Luna’s recovery Celestia has been by her side. The solar princess even suspended her royal duties until her sister has recovered.

As for Twilight Sparkle, she has since the incident moved to Ponyville, and has been living at the Golden Oaks Library as the towns librarian. Ever since then Twilight, and Spike who moved with her, have gotten closer and closer to their new friends. with some mixed results and some bizarre adventures along the way. But the time they have spent with Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie has certainly been fun and fulfilling, which was something that Twilight admitted she loved. However despite everything that has gone on in her life, there was something that has always been on the scholars mind, and that was what the strange airship was. And where did it go. One would think that an air ship of such a, unusual design, would be more noticeable and be able to find. But no, no matter how much Twilight searched for that particular model, she couldn’t find anything that even looks close to it.

“Twilight, what do you want to do for lunch?” the unicorn looked away from the book she was reading up to seeing Spike coming into the libraries study room.

“It’s lunch time already?” Twilight said as she looked at the clock on the wall, and seeing that it was close to being twelve in the afternoon. “Wow, I guess I lost track of time.”

“I’ll say. What are you even reading?”

“It’s a book on the development of airships, which also shows the models built through out the years.” Twilight said as she bookmarks he spot, before closing it and standing up as she stretches out her body.

“Are you still hung up by that small black airship that you, and the others saw in the Everfree?”

“Yes!” Twilight said in a more annoyed tone than anything else. “I’ve read several books, aside from this one, and there’s no mention of that model anywhere. And…I’m not a hundred percent sure, but I think it has something to do with that strange wolf we saw in the forest.” As Twilight goes on with her theory crafting, Spike was just looking at his sister figure with a, questioning look.

Once Twilight was done with her theory of the link between the strange canine, and the unheard of small airship, the unicorn and dragonling descended from the libraries living quarters, and headed out to get lunch. But as they left the library, Twilight couldn’t help but just looking in the general direction of the Everfree Forest, then up to the sky. visualizing the small craft slowly rise from the ground, and zooming off into the far distance with speed equal to Rainbow Dash’s. vanishing into the vast horizon, leaving the mare burning with questions on what it really was…and where it flew off to.

~~Earth~~

Earth Prime, the original home world of the human race. The planet has five space stations that orbit around it, each one outfitted with various defense systems and weaponry, mostly used against asteroids or damaged ships that are on a crash course with the planet. Down on the planets surface, at the Deep Space Exploration Bureau, one of the worlds three powerhouses of the human race, Johnson Goldman was standing before the D.S.E.B’s council as they were reviewing the data the young man has gathered. From the rich and fertile soil sample, to the healthy plant sample, even to the air quality sample that was recorded. Then there was the archaeological data he’s gathered, from the mason work of the ruins, to the tapestries and other artifacts that the young man has discovered.

But what truly has the councils attention, and were primarily examining, was the bizarre energy signature that John’s ships instruments captured, as well as the footage of the first alien race that humanity has discovered, and finally the immense energy spike and, rainbow, that the six aliens created to bath the seventh armored alien. And when the rainbow vanished the men and women of the council saw how drastically the seventh equine alien changed, from a tall armored and menacing figure to a now meek and fragile looking alien.

“And that is everything that I have gathered thus far from the new world, before making the voyage back home.”

John said as he stood before the table where the six council members sat, as they finished watching the recording. Once they viewed all of the information, and watched the video, the men and women started to talk amongst themselves, deliberating on everything that they’ve just witnessed firsthand. This was certainly one of the greatest discoveries in human history, that there is other intelligent life out their amongst the cosmoses.

“So how do you all think we should approach this? This is after all will be Humanities first step in making contact with an alien race.” A tall African man said as he kept his head aloft with his cradled hands.

“True. And with the soil and plant samples that Johnson provided for us, this planet is much like Earth Prime, and Eden.” An Italian woman said as she fiddles with a stand of her long black hair. “This world would make for an excellent produce hub planet.”

“While that may true Miss. Alexandria, we can’t just go barging in on the planet like we own it, if we did the natives would certainly see it as an invasion.” A hefty American man said as he scrolled through the data Johnson provided on a tablet.

“Mr. Hawthorne is correct.” Henrietta said as she adjusted her glasses. “This will be Humanities first step into establishing contact with another race, it would be best to offer the olive branch, rather than the sword.”

“Agreed. However, how should we go about in establishing contact?” a stout German man said as he runs a hand through his slick back brown hair. “I doubt sending a single exploration unit would be most prevalent in this matter.”

“I agree.” A small yet sharply dressed French women said as she also continued to examine the data on her tablet, mostly on the equine humanoid aliens.

“However if we send a larger force, like a cruiser-class ship, it would also give the impression of an invading force. But the same could be said if we sent a to small entourage, which could be viewed as a scouting force.”

The council all sat in silence for a moment as they quietly deliberated on how they should handle this situation regarding the equine aliens. The talks were mostly going around in circles in how much of a force the D.SE.B should send to this new world, so they could study the inhabitants, and learn how to interact with them. After a few minutes have gone by with no clear direction to go, the tall African man looked squarely at Johnson whose been standing before the table they all sat at. Just simply watch as the three men and three women talk, and whisper amongst themselves.

“Johnson, do you have any insight you wish to share? You were the one to discover this planet, as well as the one to have first physical contact with it.”

The rest of the council looked towards the young man as he silently thinks over is own thoughts on the matter, while also going over what he has heard from the council members. A moment later Johnson took a step closer to the table before speaking.

“If I have any say in this matter Mr. Landers, I would think that sending a small force would be best.” Some of the council members were about to speak up, but John quickly raised a hand to stop them.

“Now I understand the prospect of such a small recon unit would be seen as a possible threat, however, I think if we have enough members to provide security and a high ranking officer or agent educated and have experience in diplomatic interactions, would be enough. The small security force would show that we would be no threat, and the diplomate would also show that we mean no harm to anyone and wish to speak.” The council took in Johnson’s words and considerations as they thought the offer over.

“There is merit to this line of thinking.” Mr. Hawthorne said as he stroked his short beard. “Simply sending in deep space explorers, which may have been instructed in diplomatic matters in case a situation like this happens, they’re mostly trained to be fighters. So sending them with an actual agent of some kind to handle peaceful talks would be good.”

“While that maybe true, there is a fault with this plan.” The Italian women said as she stops fiddling with her hair.

“From what we saw, or more accurately, heard, these aliens have a dialect that is more akin to equine noises. So talking with them may prove difficult.”

“Maybe…but not impossible.” The council, as well as Johnson looked over to the French woman.

“The Science Division of the D.S.E.B have finished with the newest model of Observation robotic unit, one that we could use for this mission, not only as a test run, but also as a means to carefully study these equine aliens. And perhaps learn their langue.”

“But wouldn’t sending in a robotic unit cause some kind of stir?” the German man said as he tapped a finger on the table in a steady rhythm.

“I don’t think that will be much of a problem.” The small woman said as she swiped a finger against the tablet in front of her. “If you remember there are also some strange wild life on this planet, like those wooden wolves, so I doubt that one robotic unit would cause much a of a stir so long as its kept at a distant.” The rest of the council whispered amongst themselves about this new prospect.

“May I make a suggestion then.” Henrietta said getting the attention of the council. “If we will be sending the small force of explorers and an agent, as well as an observation unit, might I suggest sending a General Worker unit as well.” Everyone in the room seemed to be genuinely confused at Henrietta’s suggestion.

“Why send a General Worker unit for this mission?” the stout man said as he looked across the table at the curly haired woman.

“While it would be unconventional as well as unwarranted, I believe sending another nonmilitary member would aide us in peace talks. After all, meeting with soldiers and diplomate would be rather dull, and quite frightening, so having someone that can be a friendly experience would make things go more smoothly once we learn to communicate with them. Plus it would greatly show that we do in fact mean no harm.”

The other members of the council thought about Henrietta’s suggestion, along with the plan that Johnson has laid out, and the idea of sending the Observation unit to go to this new world. It sounds like a very plausible plan. Not only would the group have a nice form of defense with space explorers, and the mechanical canine unit in Johnson’s ship, but they would also have a pair of none threatening companions that will ensure that meetings would go peacefully. Some of them still had reservations on how this whole plan would go, but if they played their cards right there shouldn’t be any form of trouble, or difficulties. That is if everything goes smoothly.

“Johnson we will be sending you back out into the field, acting as chief supervisor for the explorer, and general worker for this mission.” The tall African man said in a fairly commanding voice, immediately getting the young mans attention.

“Understood!” Johnson said resolutely as he straightened his posture.

“But who would be the agent be to overlook this mission sir? Seeing as how this is a severally important mission, it will have to be someone that has a lot of experience in meeting with foreigners.”

“Well considering that you fall under my jurisdiction Johnson, I will be the one to go.” Henrietta said as she stood up from her chair and made her way to the young man.

“So now that leaves the rest of the team.” The hefty American said as he, and the rest of the council stood up from their own chairs. “We will leave the final two space explorers, and the general worker up to you. Miss. Henrietta.”

“I will also inform the science division to prep the Observation unit for the mission.” The small woman said as she brushed her bangs out of her eyes, while giving the two a small smile.

“We wish you the best of luck, in establishing humanities first step, into creating bonds with interstellar lifeforms!”

Johnson saluted to the council members, while Henrietta gives a small bow to her fellow council members before they left through the main door of the councils room. as they exited the room and started to walk down the hall, Henrietta immediately went about to get things finalized for their mission to start, calling up people to get the paper work and registrations for the mission to be authorized. As for Johnson he was talking with people down at the ship docks, and was already issuing supplies needed for the trip and the increase in personal for mission, while also requesting to have a larger ship than the one he had during his initial mission.

“Well that takes cares of the mission being authorized, as well as having the paperwork already being sorted before we leave.” Henrietta retorted as she pockets her cellphone. “How are things on your end John?” the piolet finished speaking with whoever he was talking to on the other side of the line, before hanging up and replying to his superiors question.

“The dock master is getting our ship prepared, and is having a crew getting the supplies we need for the voyage, and who knows how will be on stake out.”

“That’s good.”

“So Miss. Henrietta do you have any idea on who will be joining us on this grand adventure of ours?” the woman crossed her arms under her bosom as she hum in thought.

“Aside from you, there are six other Deep Space Explorers under my jurisdiction, and I have an idea on one of them I want to take with us along with the General Worker.” She then looked over to John. “I’ll leave the last person we should take with us to you.” John seemed unsure about this idea, as he was not very familiar with a lot of the other space explorers. But that’s when someone came to his mind!

“I might know who we should bring with us.”

“Good. Why don’t you go an retrieve this person, while I do the same with two I have in mind. Then once we have the people we need we’ll head down to the docks and inform our new crew of the mission.”

John nodded and bid Henrietta farewell for the time being, as he takes a left to head down one hallway, while his boss continues on her own path to recruit the members for the mission.