Canceled for good: making new fic

            Two ponies approached the gate, both in a uniform of some type, and armed.  "Halt there, I'm afraid I'm gonna need you to-" He stopped, and stood at attention. "Awaiting orders, Commanders!" he bellowed. "At ease, Soldier. Just let us in." the one on the left said. "Yes ma'am, right away ma'am."  he said, turning around to open the gates. The large, rod-iron walls spread open, and sounds of rusty bolts squealing under pressure filled the air as two spiff and span ponies stepped through. One unicorn and one pegasus gathered much attention, the sheer difference in attire shocking; amid tattered cloth and bare hoofs stood two of what was once the pinnacle of military power: the Equestrian Defence Force. Individuals stopped and looked on, but the growing crowd was dispersed by Rainbow, who led them off, and into the administrative wing of the palace.

              Words were quickly exchanged as the two ponies made their way to the towns spea-com."Greetings, citizens. I'm sure you and your staff are aware of the state of complete and utter disarray our once-formidable empire is currently in. If not, here's an alarm with no snooze button for you: There is no more celestial-damned empire anymore. We tried our damnedest to keep it together, but now that it has been reduced to mostly dust, rubble, and radiation, we need to rebuild. That's where we come in. I'm Gen. Derpy H. Hooves, and along with Wing Attack and Strategy Commander Colgate, we will rebuild. All citizens are required to attend a town hall meeting tomorrow. Further information can be acquired from the main office of town hall. Good day."  The spea-com clicked off and Derpy's attention turned her five old friends. "Holy hay, I can't believe that of all places, you'd be in this shithole. Say, where's the other one of you... Shutterfly, I think?" Rarity stepped forward to speak. "Fluttershy, darling. And she..." Rarity trailed off and looked to the others. "She was captured and experimented on. She suffered a generic mutation and literally transformed into a changeling brute." Twilight explained. Colgate walked over to Dash and nuzzled her. "I bet it hit you harder than the others, huh?" she asked her. Rainbow gave a small sniffe and answered: "It hit us all hard, but yeah. So how do you plan to rebuild our forces  back up? A lotta duct tape and superglue?" she asked, chuckling. " No, when you're up in ranks like both of us are, or were, you get benefits. As in armaments and access to underground alliances. The group you six formed was no different than some of the others that still exist." The door swung open without warning, and three ponies stepped into the room. "No way..." Derpy muttered under her breath .

"Well well. Did ya miss us?"

"You could say that. Not to rush introductions, but these 5 are the elements of harmony." Derpy stepped aside, letting them in view. "I told the 5 about these guys, and vice versa. We heard your announcement as we walked in, and... Well, aside from the armaments my team has access to; tanks, rifles and some... Prototypes, do we have anything here?" The pegasus asked. "My name's Feather Bullit, element of Command." He took a small bow. His light green coat had a rough patina to it, and his hair was ruffled and dirty. He stunk of gasoline, but was one of few ponies capable of repairing anything with a hayclip. "Yes, actually. Armory with tanks, guns and three special weapons is underground here." Twilight told them. "Good, I can't wait to buck up some more changelings. I'm element of Rage, the name is Mortus Maulus. Everyone calls me Flesh Wound, though. I'll rig any weapon you bring me to be as over the top as possible. Don't expect any clean kills!" he said, bursting with a hearty belly laugh. His muscles bulged even at calm times like this. His teeth appeared poorly cared for, and when Colgate caught a glimpse of them she shuddered. "Yes, we know... Good guy, but sometimes it feels like that's all he says." Silver said, rolling his sea crystal blue eyes. "By chance, do you know of a roof we could sleep under?" Asked Bullit. "We're willing to pay." he said, hoping precious money would persuade somepony. "There's a refuge camp near the southern tower that you could use. But ask around, some ponies here would be happy to let you stay for a short stint. I'm headed to my quarters, though. Goodnight everypony." Twilight said, and was followed by the others as they trailed outdoors, to a damp, cool night.