Battle for Equestria

"The Great and Powerful Colonel"

24:02

"Stinger"

Mane 6 team

ENS Celestia, Soldier Barracks

UEAF

I was in the barracks, in our assigned area playing pony polka with Sparkler, Rainboom, and Bucker. I was just about to get a full house when a voice came from the room comms. Sparkler answered it.

"Yeah?"

"Sparkler. Your team's room is now in for inspection. The lieutenant is coming to inspect your barracks as well as report the new change in leadership."

"Wait, what change in leadership? And who's coming to inspect the barracks?"

But the voice was already gone.

"Captain. Who was that?"

"Dunno. However it was said that somepony was coming to inspect our barracks."

Then, a buzz came from the door. I checked to see who it was. A camera screen showed who was outside the door. It was a mare with a light blue mane and blue fur. Judging by her uniform, she appeared to be about a colonel rank. I buzzed her in. The door slid open and the mare walked in. I saluted. She saluted back and walked in.

"Stinger! Who was it?"

"Twilight Sparkle... You haven't changed a bit..."

Sparkler's eyes grew wide. She swished around so fast that the table almost flipped over.

"T-TRIXIE!?"

"The Great and Powerful."

"Trixie?", said everypony else.

I remembered Trixie from my fillyhood. I used to go watch her magic shows all the time. I always looked up to her.

"What the hell are you doing here!?"

"Duty calls."

"Like hell it's duty that's callin' you...", said Bucker.

"Are you the inspector?"

"Yes."

"Fine. Just do your shit and be on your way..."

"Not before I tell you about the 'change of command'. It seems that Commander Armor has requested me to be the new captain of the Mane 6 team."

Everything became quiet for a few seconds. A few jaws were dropped that day. Sparkler looked as if she was ready to explode.

"You... Me... Outside... Now..."

"But I must inspe-"

"Inspection! My flank! OUTSIDE!"

24:09

"Sparkler"

Mane 6 team

ENS Celestia, Soldier Barracks

UEAF

My blood was boiling in anger. Who does this bitch think she is? She thinks she can just waltz in here and announce that she's the new leader of MY team!?

"What the hell do you mean, you're the new team captain?"

"I'm just following orders, Sparkle. You brother wanted me to be the new team captain, as well as give me a promotion to  Brigader General, so here I am."

"The Commander does not give anypony promotions or teams without somepony else requesting it first."

I used my magic and held her up against the wall.

"Are you saying I don't know how to lead my team?"

As every word left my mouth, my magic around Trixie's neck held on tighter and tighter.

"I'm saying that the Mane 6 team was *cough!* due for a change in leadership."

I moved her right in front of my face.

"Listen you psychotic little bitch... I've been leading this team since the DEA attacked 10 years ago... We've never skipped one mission, and we won't be starting today..."

"I can have you in court for that..."

"SHUT UP!"

*GAG!*

"We're heading out to rescue Admiral Babs. You're more than welcome to join, but if you so much as make the mission delay... It won't be the DEA that end your life..."

I released her just as she was about to faint. She was gasping uncontrollably. After a few minutes, she got up, straightened her mane and began walking away.

"Expect a court martial, Sparkle..."

As soon as she walked away, Stinger came out from the door.

"What happened, Captain? I heard something out here..."

"It's nothing. C'mon. You up for another round of polka?"

"Only if you're up to losing."