Operation Iron Hoof

Chapters

The Strange Device
Biting the Bullet
A Sight for Sore Eyes
Blinded by the Twilight
Ponies on your mind?
A Nude Awakening
Hooved and ready!
Burning Out
Fingers are nice!
Guns & Eggs
Manticores, Ponies, and Humans oh my!
Stitching Up
The Gears begin to Turn (2.0)
Industrial Complex (Battle of Canterlot Part 1)
A Sandy Start
Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

The Strange Device

August 1941 Hamburg, Germany

“I’m tired of this rehab, I’ll be fine doctor.” exclaimed Robert in a hospital robe.

“You can hardly walk on your left leg Leutnant. I’m sorry but you’ll never go back onto active duty.” the doctor explained bringing a frown to the Robert’s face.

“See I can walk aka k aaah owwwww!” yelled Robert as he attempted to place weight onto his damaged knee.

“You had a piece of a gun barrel in your leg along with multiple other wounds Leutnant. Did you really expect to get back on the battlefield within no time?” asked the doctor as he helped Robert back onto the bed.

“No, I guess I just want to do something aside from sitting on a bed or lying on a bed. There’s a war out there and I have to prove myself to my father!” exclaimed the Leutnant from his bed.

“I would guess your father would be proud of you Leutnant.” added the doctor as he attempted escape the conversation.

“Hmmm, did I miss something?” Robert said with a curious face and his eyebrow quirked.

“Fine, I’ll tell you; you are going to receive an Iron Cross Second Class and a Knight’s Cross for your valiant and heroic act of destroying a tank while saving five other soldiers.” confessed the doctor.

“Wow, are you just pulling my leg? I guess that would explain why my Iron Cross Third Class medal is MIA." asked Robert as a smile appeared on his face.

“Yes Leutnant, it’s true. Now can I leave without you trying something stupid?” the doctor added.

“You can leave Dr. Hertz , I apologize for delaying your other patients.” Robert said as he began to re-adjust his pillows for a better night’s sleep.

The next morning he woke up with new vigor and a couple ideas that he was going to ask the doctor about. He had come upon his ideas as he slept; one of his dreams was about his time in England for secondary school. He then knew something he could do that would allow him to help the war’s cause. He was fluent in English so why couldn’t he interrogate prisoners. After making up his mind he told his intentions to his doctor in a quick list.

Ask the High Command for a transfer to an interrogation unit.
Get his leg to the best it can be post-injury.
Interrogate until they achieve victory.

He felt like some sort of professor at a university after the three months he had spent in the hospital. With a lack of things to do, Robert had read the entire hospital library on Archeology, History, and Military tactics. Robert had grown up planning to visit the ruins of Greece and studying the battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars, but the war threw a wrench into that plan. So instead he picked up the profession his father had in WWI, a military officer. He still hoped though that after the war he could explore Waterloo and other major battlefields from the early 1800’s. Robert’s biggest hope was that his interrogation unit would be set up in Athens interviewing the prisoners from the Crete fiasco.

August 1942 Dregen, German held Austria

“I believe we have done it Hans. We have solved not only our oil problems but furthermore a new place to colonize.” gloated a man with a lab coat and a large scar over his left eye.

“Really, do you really think the SS would risk one of its English speaking agents going off-world to fool with something trivial like this?” questioned Hans, another man with a lab coat but much younger than his mentor, Dr. Gruben.

“Yes, Hitler always had a soft spot for these kinds of journeys. If he sent men to Tibet, I think he’ll be fine with exploring a new world.” the older doctor chuckled.

“What if there’s beings still alive there sir?” questioned the younger doctor.

“If they are Aryan they shall live, anything else and we shall purify the planet of their existence.” Dr. Gruben said with an acidic voice. “They can’t be that smart anyway, they worshipped horses from what we could tell from our brief scouting expeditions. Also they use a dialect of English in their writings.” the doctor said as he looked at a picture of a ruin showing what appeared to be two flying unicorns on either side of a sun.

“But wouldn’t it be a better idea if we find these horse worshipers, to study them? asked Hans hoping for a less bloodthirsty reply.

“What could we possibly learn from them Hans; how to scratch behind our backs easier or neigh at the sun gods?” trailed off Dr. Gruben as he began laughing maniacally. “You my young assistant are far too naïve in your thoughts; didn’t the schools teach anything about our superior race?” said Dr. Gruben as he gave Hans a frightening cold stare.

“Ummmm no not really,” he said with a shrug “I was taught to assist people through technology not to murder people sir.” responded the now shaking young doctor.

“O really, well if that’s the case then I should send you to a hospital ran by the SS. You might learn something…..” threatened the older doctor.

“Am I interrupting something Drs. Gruben and Kritz?” interrupted a tall dark haired man with a swastika on his left arm. “I was intrigued by the message of a new super-weapon.”

“No, you are not interrupting anything Oberst Fransheim. My underling was just having trouble understanding basic genetics, that’s all.” as he glared to his younger partner.

“Good, then tell me how the hell this archway door will help the Reich against its enemies!” yelled the impatient SS officer.

“It is a portal to another world Oberst!” exclaimed Dr. Gruben.

"You had better not be fooling with me doctor. I'm a busy man." the officer said angrily.

"It is, it is truly a inter-planetary portal." Dr. Gruben replied reassuring the SS officer.

“Is it able to be colonized? Exploited?” questioned the now interested Oberst Fransheim.

“I can prove its worth, Dr. Kritz please enter the portal and then return in two minutes.” commanded the older doctor.

“Alright, let me grab my equipment!........” Hans yelled as he was thrown into the now glowing bluish green portal.

“The report said you knew about some of the ruins you claim to be near this portal’s exit?” the Oberst questioned while looking at the bag sitting at the portal door.

“Yes, the now deceased scouts I sent reported drawings of horses on the walls. They had to be disposed of though since this is a completely secret operation.” snickered the doctor as he went over to his desk and grabbed a gun from its top compartment.

“Good, let me tell you then what we have planned for this portal.” Oberst Fransheim said as he stood looking at the doctor intently.

“Yes?” the doctor questioned hoping he could see some experiments in the near future.

“We are going to bring in some soldier to butter up the locals on the planet, if there are any, then after he’s gained proof of oil reserves the SS shall invade and conquer the people of the planet.” he said as he fiddled with his holster.

"Seems more involved then it should." the doctor replied.

"Why hunt a planet's entirety when one can just coerce the locals to do it for us." the SS officer said with a devilish grin.

“Why let them live at all? They aren’t worth talking too!” yelled the doctor.

“So there are intelligent creatures on the planet…… how many humans were there and what do they look like?” the Oberst grinned as he had made the doctor slip up.

“Uh um well I don’t know anything more than one of my scouts said he saw at least five small horses working on a massive farm of what appeared to be apples. He said he could hear English being spoken but only saw the small horses. That is all.” replied the doctor as he scrambled to regain his composure and control of the situation.

“Interesting, you have done well and you shall be rightfully AwarDEAD.” The Oberst said as he began to unlock his holster.

“Thank you, I can’t wait for my mansion and visit with Hitler!” the now gleeful doctor said as he turned to the portal.

"Your welcome, but you haven't listened; there won't be any meeting." Oberst Fransheim said as he drew his pistol on the doctor.

"What! I have done as the Fuhrer had wished, I was promised a great reward for suceeding!" the doctor angrily spat back as he stepped back from the officer.

"Yes, doctor you did succeed... but you broke the rules." the Oberst said with a stern glare.

"What do you mean?" the doctor said confused.

“I'm sorry but you have overstayed your welcome doctor." the Oberst said as six soldiers walked in from the hallway outside.

"You can't do this to a high ranking party member!" the doctor yelled as drew his pistol only to be cut down in a hail of rifle and pistol fire. The doctor then collapsed to the ground in a heap in front of the portal.

The younger doctor then came back through the portal to see the dead doctor at his feet.

"What the hell happened here?" Dr. Kritz asked as he pointed to the corpse of Dr. Gruben.

"Tying up loose ends.." Oberst Fransheim said as he put a round between the younger doctor's eyes.

"Someone clean up this mess!” yelled the Oberst as he though to himself, {now I am the only ranked man on the project.}

Outside of Ponyville, Equestria

“Can I go check on the others, little squirrel? Are you sure?” whispered a yellow and pink pony said to a squirrel.

With that the squirrel nodded its head and the pony went on to another animal.

“May I please check your paw? That is if you don’t mind.” inquired the pony to a puppy which was staring up at her. Then as the pony lifted up its paw a grayish rabbit came out of the forest and rammed into her side knocking her off balance. Surprised and a bit timid the pony walked up to the grey rabbit which appeared to have sap all over it and blood.

“Are you ok little one?” the yellow pony asked.

Immediately the rabbit began attempting to pantomime the events which had just taken place.

FLASHBACK

Near a small hole in the ground Little Grey was collecting his carrots when a large Manticore popped out of the bushes behind him. Immediately the rabbit sprung from his stash of carrots and began hopping for his life. The two ran a good mile before coming to the old castle where Grey hoped to lose the beast. The all appeared lost when he tripped on a vine while turning a sharp corner and the Manticore jumped him. Digging his claws into the side of the rabbit the Manticore growled and began bringing Grey to his mouth when suddenly the Manticore’s eyes went wide open and claws released Grey. After being dropped Grey ran to the Pony’s house for she was known to help injured creatures.

“Oh that sounds scary.” the pony said as she began to cringe at the thought of it.

Immediately the rabbit began grabbing at her hoof and attempted to pull her to the forest.

“I…..I can’t go into the forest alone….. it’s dark and scary.” said the pony as she began to shake.

"I’ll go get Twilight, she’ll help. Wait here little guy.” she told the small slightly bloodied rabbit. “Oh your hurt too, Angel could you help me fix this little one up?” said the pony as she glanced over to another rabbit gladly chomping on a carrot. At the sound of work though, Angel the rabbit sighed and pulled a first aid kit out of his house and began walking to the pony’s position.

After fixing the small rabbit up the pony headed to her friend Twi’s house and to her delight found the rest of her friends were already there.

“Umm hello everypony, would you mind helping me solve a problem in the forest? That of course if you don’t mind.” whispered the shy yellow pony at the door of the tree/house/library which her friend lived.

“That must be why Pinkie alerted us to her twitches.” said a purple with a pink streaked mane pony near a pile of books.

“Are you sure Twilight, must I dirty my hooves again. I just had my spa visit yesterday.” said the white pony with a purple mane with a bothered look on her face.

“Are you sure Twilight?” added a small purple and green dragon with hearts for eyes.

“Yes Rarity, Fluttershy needs our help.” Twilight responded as she glared at the small dragon.

“Ah see nothin wrong with halpen ya Fluttershy. Ah’ll even get some appals for the road.” added the orange pony with a farmer hat.

“Ooh maybe I’ll get to fight what evil creature is out there, that would be so cool. Or maybe the Shadow Bolts will be out there again!” gleefully exclaimed the cyan pony with a rainbow mane now flying in loops above the others.

“Aah Pinkie Pie, where’d you go?” asked Twilight.

“Right here! Right here!” said the jumping pink cotton candied mane pony on outside the door holding a cannon.

“How did you get outside, oh never mind.” Twilight said as she sighed and led the group outside.

After a long walk into the Everfree Forest the six ponies and one grey rabbit wrapped in gauze arrived at the former castle. After arriving the rabbit bolted to a clearing in the ruins where there lay what appeared to be a sleeping Manticore. Upon closer inspection the ponies then notice a blood pool around the once mighty predator. Fluttershy jumped immediately behind the rest of the group and Rarity began to check her hooves while looking further downtrodden.

“No party now.” the pink pony sighed as her cannon seemingly disappeared as fast as her smile had.

Laying in front of the six was a bloodied Manticore with its arms in odd positions.

“What in tarnation could have left a Manticore like this?” questioned the orange pony as she adjusted her hat trying to take in the sight.

Fluttershy quickly squeaked before hopping behind the stone wall to their left while the others just stared at the creature in with disturbed faces.

“I don’t know guys; I have never seen a Manticore with these strange wounds before. None of my books have ever displayed similar holes.” Twilight said as she raised a hoof to her mouth and began to ponder. “Can’t be a spear, too small….” trailed off Twilight as she began to talk to herself about the possibilities.

“Hey guys, there’s something wrong with these trees.” the cyan pony said in a startled tone as she hovered near a tree.

“Rainbow Dash, this is no time…….. what the hay…” said the orange pony.

“What is it Applejack? Oh what is that?” said Twilight as Rainbow Dash picked up a strange metal crushed cylinder from the wall below the tree.

Biting the Bullet

August 1942 Metz, France

The office was nice but still not what Robert liked. He’d much rather be on the front leading or at least be near it. But instead he was stuck in Metz attempting to make POWs talk. True, he had wanted to be an interrogator but it wasn’t all he had hoped for.

“Really, yet another loss in Africa at this rate we will be kicked out within a year. Those damn so-called allies in the East decided to get the Americans into it; bright idea Hirohito.” Robert said as he glanced down upon a newspaper on top of three new POWs’ folders. As he walked through the halls he noticed a lack of people but decided it was just a good day for his shoulder. He went to his office door and walked to his door and got out his key as he balanced the paperwork in his other hand.

“Leutnant Johansson you have arrived! You have an urgent message from Berlin!” yelled his secretary who had just returned from the bathroom.

“What!?” he yelled back accidently spilling his papers onto the desk where his coffee laid. “Dammit Hilda, didn’t I say not to yell from behind me!” the now enraged officer said as he attempted to save the files from the now forming puddle of coffee.

“Sorry sir, the letter is in on your desk. I’ll clean up the mess sir. Oh and heil Hitler!” she stated as she abruptly rose her right hand to her ear.

“Heil Hitler! Now get back to whatever you were doing after you finish cleaning. Also remember, you don’t need to formally salute every blessed time I walk into the foyer. Alright?” said Robert as he now grabbed his folders, or at least what was left of them, and went into his large room. His desk was flanked by two banners with a picture of Hitler above his chair. On either wall were large wall sized book cases filled with enormous amounts of books along with trinkets.

“Oh joy, the Fuhrer has moved again.” he said while rolling his eyes. “Let’s see what’s on my desk. Ok the typical note from the Nazis telling me I can’t hang my Hitler picture somewhere else since it isn’t huge. Yet another officer get-together at the Château, they never run out of time to party do they.” he said while he tossed notes and an invitation into the garbage bin to his right. “All they want is to have me go and say their awesome to the ladies.” Robert said as he laughed a bit and looked at his Iron Cross on his coat. Then adjusting his Knight’s Cross (around the neck) he sat down to see the remaining mail. “Hmm typical orders from assorted officers nothing new there. Oh here it is, from HQ in Berlin. I hope they finally accepted my request to be moved to Greece.” gleefully Robert said as he grabbed his letter opener and tore open the letter before his face turned to stone. He began reading in horror:

Dear Leutnant Robert Johansson,

Your Mother and Father were found dead today in their Hamburg residence after a recent bombing raid. We are very sorry for your loss.

My sincerest regrets,

General Von Traust

After reading the letter Robert’s sad induced anger caused him to grab the Hitler bust that was on his table and toss it across the room nailing a book on one of the shelves. The book then fell hitting the record player below turning on the “The Ride of the Valkyries” and spilling contents of the book onto the floor. With that he marched out the door not even noticing his secretary saying something. Then he just left the building and started to walk aimlessly around the city attempting to tie up his emotions inside him. For no good officer shows emotion as his now late father always told him.

After he had walked awhile he came across a bread stand being run by a local middle aged French man. Robert felt a bit hungry from his long walk and decided to get in line behind a young boy about the age ten. The Frenchman took the currency the little boy handed him and in return the boy got three rolls and then thanked the man. The boy then turned and apologized in French for taking so much time to Robert. Robert patted the boys head in forgiveness not knowing exactly what he had said and the boy then began heading down the road.

“I would like to buy a loaf a bread sir? How much will that be?” Robert asked the older French gentleman now working the counter as presumably the son went back inside to make more bread. As Robert opened his wallet he heard some yelling from down the street and decided to check it out. “I’ll be right back.” said Robert as he jogged down the road to the source of the noise.

As he approached the turn he saw three SS soldiers huddled around the same little boy from the bread stand. The boy began to cry as one of the soldiers started to eat a roll. Robert dashed off to stop this nonsense but as he ran to aid the boy being mugged; the boy attempted to run off with at least one roll. Then Robert stopped dead in his tracks as he stood in utter shock while screams of women could be heard along with the slamming of doors. Just thirty feet from the SS men laid the young boy now attempting to crawl through a pool of blood.

Robert yelled, “Hold your fire!” but the SS men didn’t listen and fired a second shot which ended the poor boy’s life. “You bastards! What in God’s name did that boy do to deserve to be shot!” yelled the Leutnant as he now again began moving to the SS soldier with now smug looks.

“Oh look, the Wehrmacht sent a limping man to scold us.” jeered the one SS soldier quietly to the others causing brief laughter until Robert came up to them.

“Sir, that boy was attempting to steal our rolls and we yelled for him to halt but he didn’t stop.” said another SS soldier as his friends nodded intently.

“We all know that’s a lie soldiers. You shot him for no reason!” yelled the Leutnant. “I watched the boy buy the rolls just two minutes ago and you must of yelled halt to you imaginary friends since I never heard it!” the now fuming man raged.

“Haven’t you ever read about a soldier’s right to seize food when needed sir?” commented the third SS soldier.

“Yes I have you three, and you three are definitely in need of food since the SS are being housed in a former hotel and you there have a sauce stain on your uniform!” yelled Robert as he pointed to the stain.

“Why are you so angry, he was just a Frenchman……” commented one of the three.

“He was nowhere near being a combatant and you had no reason to say otherwise! Plus what is that supposed to mean? He was still a human! He even was much more polite with me than any SS soldier I have ever met! You three are to come with me immediately, I am reporting you to your superiors.” he yelled as he grabbed one of the SS men’s uniforms and began to push him forward.

August, Ponyville

“That’s all the books we have Twilight; I can’t magically make one appear…… burp…….” the small dragon said as suddenly green dust appeared with a book and note. “It’s not like Rarity will just pop-up and says she loves me!” said the excited dragon as he looked all over for the white pony to magically appear.

“Nice try Spike, but that isn’t going to happen.” Twilight said with a giggle.

“Awe….” Spike then sighed in defeat. “Let’s see what the Princess had to say…” said the now saddened baby dragon.

Dear my faithful student Twilight Sparkle,

I apologize for the late reply as there was an infestation in Stalliongrad of those cute bugs again. I found a book that may help you in your quest to find what that strange object is.
Your Princess and Teacher Celestia

“If the princess sent it then it must be good!” said the now gleeful Twilight Sparkle as she hopped around Spike.

“Aah Twilight, this book is an old military experiments book…” Spike said immediately bringing Twilight to halt midflight and back to earth.

“Oh ok then.” the now slightly disappoint purple pony said as she walked up over to her reading podium with the book held by a purple aura.

“Let’s see what the Princess sent me Spike.” Twilight said as she began flipping through the pages.

This notebook is a compiled resource of all the experiments my team and I commenced between May and October of 1874. All the weapons are in the directory page after this.

After scanning the directory she found what the small object might belong to. This gun, they called it, could be used by ponies in battle with an effective range of 500m. But as she continued on she found out that the smaller guns were given up on due to their inability to pierce magical shields and were far too difficult for a hoof to reload. She skimmed further only to find that the bullets were similar but not close enough.

“I guess that’s how Pinkie got her party cannon… but it still left me with more questions than answers. What could possibly put at least twenty bullets into the Manticore within a few seconds. None of these guns have anything close to that.” Twilight said to herself as she wrote notes on what she had read and then decided to head to bed. Twilight had spent two weeks now scouring the libraries of both Ponyville and Canterlot hunting for the origins to the “bullet”.

September 1942 Dregen, German-held Austria

“The scouts report nothing out of the ordinary sir. The climate is mild and there are no humans to be found in the general vicinity to the portal.” reported the tall blonde haired SS scout as he saluted to Oberst Fransheim now occupying the now deceased doctor’s desk.

“Good, any more information on these so called intelligent horses?” inquired the Oberst as he spun a globe on his new desk.

“We believe they speak English sir. I have heard English in conversation when I have gotten closer to the red horse’s farm.” added the scout.

“Alright then, I expect you to report in bright and early tomorrow soldier.” replied the now grinning Oberst. “Miriam, get me a list of fluent English speaking officers.” yelled the officer as he leaned back in his chair. “Those horses won’t stand a chance against the weight of the Reich.” gloated the leaning officer. “But first we shall play them for their own layout of supply lines!” remembered the Oberst as he began to sit up again.

A Sight for Sore Eyes

November 1943 Metz, France

Heil Hitlers were exchanged between Robert’s secretary and two officers.

“We are here to see Leutnant Johansson.” said the tall dark haired man with a swastika on his sleeve.

“Well sirs, he is busy in his office; let me send him a ring.” replied the secretary who pushed a small button.

Inside the officer Robert was shuffling through reports and intelligence on his newly assigned POW group. This time it was American pilots who had been shot down near Paris. As he began practicing his American styled accent his buzzer to his left, on the table, started buzzing.

“Come on in, oh Ich meine, sende ihnen darin. (I mean, send them in.) said the Leutnant as he switched back from his Americanized English to his primary language, German.

As he said that the door opened revealing to SS officers in their usual attire.

“Heil Hitler!” yelled the two.

“Heil Hitler” returned Robert. “What is your business here, is this about needing a witness to that shooting?" added Robert as he thought to himself sarcastically, {hat great honor graced me with their visit}

“We are here to give you news and orders sir.” said the taller SS officer.
“All three men involved with the shooting you reported were dealt with accordingly.” added the officer as he attempted to cover up the actuallity. What had happened was the three SS were plainly transferred to the eastern front (Poland) rather than arrested.

“That is good to hear; no German should ever stoop to such a barbaric act. We are supposed to be the greatest civilization in the world.” said Robert as he spun the globe in the corner until stopping it pointing at Germany.

“We also would like to inform you on your change of orders.” said the other officer who had no visible hair and a scar over his left eye.

“What are my new orders?” asked the Leutnant as he began to imagine the Parthenon and the temples of Greece.

“You are hereby promoted to the rank of Oberst, and are to be in Dregen, Austria within the week. “ announced the short, scarred man.

“What, I can’t just jump that many ranks? What would I be doing in Austria?” questioned Robert as he gave a perplexed look to the SS opposite his table.

“Orders are orders Oberst, we expect you there by Friday which is in two days. Pack up and get ready for a long stay.” said the stern SS officer as he pointed around the room.

November 1943 Dregen, Austria

“Sir, the Wehrmacht officer has gotten off the plane at the airfield.” said a short German soldier with his gun slung over his back.

“Good, phase one of the plan can commence very soon. Soldier, make sure that the Kettengrad is loaded for his trip.” replied Oberst Fransheim sitting behind his desk.

“Yes sir!” replied the soldier as he hurried back out of the office.

“This plan is foolproof.” Fransheim said to himself; “This German officer will lead a ghost division without knowing that it will allow us to acquire additional supplies.” he continued.

He then walked over to a small folder which lay on the desk near the door.

“If the local population of creatures attack and/or kill him, we then know we should just slaughter them. If they are indifferent or friendly, we shall manipulate them into helping us destroy them.” said the laughing SS Oberst as he grabbed a cigar from his desk container. “It’s too easy.”

Later

“Heil Hitler!” yelled four SS soldiers as Robert walked into the cave door.

“Heil Hitler, at ease men.” replied the newly promoted Oberst.

Robert received an escort to help him find his intended destination which was a large office with a massive banner outside the door. After being summoned from the inside of the room, Robert walked in to see who he was now working with.

“Heil Hitler!” they both took turns saying as they saluted one another.

“Oberst Johansson, it’s good to finally meet you. I am Oberst Fransheim of the SS, you are here on a special mission before your men arrive.” said the officer while he shook Robert’s hand.

“Hello, why do I have no troops to command at the momment? Plus what could I possibly need troops for, in the middle of Austria?” replied Robert as he scratched his chin and leaning on his good knee.

“We needed you for your skills with the English language and your experience in archeology.” replied Fransheim as he flipped close the folder in front of him.

“I took three classes in Britain for archeology; I’m not a archeologist or an English linguist.” added Robert as he attempted to remove himself from the situation. “I would suggest you find an actual archeologist and an English linguist if that’s your problem. I’m only useful nowadays behind a desk or interrogating POWs.” explained Robert as he began to feel a bit depressed from his current state.

“You are an Iron Cross holder, are you not?” said Fransheim as he pointed to the medal on Robert’s uniform.

“Yes I am, your point?” added Robert as he checked if his Iron Cross still was there.

“That’s why you are assigned this task, now follow me so you can get started.” responded Oberst Fransheim as he began shoving Robert out of the room.

“What’s the rush? I just got here and I was promised a good dinner when I arrived.” asked Oberst Johansson as he heard his grumbling stomach.

“All in good time, first you shall see your mission and then you shall receive your dinner. We'll feed you so well you'll think it's your last time on Earth.” said the laughing SS officer.

“Alright then." added Robert as he quirked his eyebrow. {odd phrasing for sure}

They began walking down the hall to a massive room labeled “Top Secret” (in German) and the door was opened leading to a large room with an archway the size of a tiger tank.

“What in God’s name is that, and how the hell is that top secret? It’s.... a big arch.” said Robert as he just looked dumbstruck at the massive arch.

“It is no ordinary archway, you see it can travel to places beyond ours.” replied the SS officer with an almost doctor-like voicing.

“Like the other side of the room? So I can see some steak and a table.” sarcastically replied the perturbed Robert as he walked to the arch and was gravely disappointed he saw nothing was behind it.

“No, like other worlds, new worlds to discover, explore and conquer.” said the SS officer.

“What was that last part?” asked Robert.

“Umm, I said discover, explore, and colonize.” said the SS officer as he mentally scrambled for another phrase.

“Oh, then how do help with this?” Robert replied as he started to get a better look at the arch.

“There are what appear to be English-like writings on ruins outside the archway’s other side.” informed Fransheim.

“Well I guess if it gets me far away from Hamburg.” Robert trailed off as he spoke.

"Good, then we shall discuss your mission over the steak you requested." grinned the SS officer.

The two walked to the mess hall and while eating Robert was briefed on the magnitude of going off-world. Unnoticed by Robert though, Fransheim grinned sinisterly throughout the conversation.

As Robert began walking back to his quarters he began to think about what had been happening. {This whole new world journey is fascinating and all, but I hope I do not have to work with this SS officer much.} He then arrived at his quarters and saw the three bags of clothes and personal objects {Well, at least they didn’t take them away from me with mysterious circumstances.} Robert then searched his bags to make sure he hadn’t lost anything due to the SS security. {They left everything alone except the toothpaste, I guess someone desperately wanted to clean his teeth} With a short chuckle, Robert went to his bed and went to sleep.

Ponyville, Equestria

“Fascinating, Spike come here you have got to see this.” said the purple pony with a smile.

“Yes, Twilight?” said the small dragon as he approached his motherly figure with a bit of annoyance. Seeing that Spike has been asked to check out every experiment Twilight attempted in solving the problem posed by the “bullet” for the past few weeks. “What is that?” said Spike as the baby dragon’s interest peaked.

“The bullet Spike, it is not from our world!” exclaimed Twilight as she held up the small object with her magic.

“What now, come again?” said the baby dragon as his mouth hit the floor.

“The residue on the bullet uses a substance that has never been seen by even Princess Celestia! You know what this means?” cheerfully yelled the purple pony.

“No sleep again?” Spike said with sarcasm.

“Yes, I mean no. We shall ask Princess Luna.” Twilight said as she packed a notebook into her saddlebag.

“Twilight, since Princess Luna is the younger of the sisters and was on the moon for a millennia, how could she possibly know more?” asked Spike as he was magically bombarded with three notebooks and a pen.

“Never hurts to be sure Spike. Just as Star Swirl the Bearded said in final magical suggestions book.” said Twilight as she began pulling books looking to find it.

“Alright, alright I’ll go, just don’t make me read another suggestion book.” Spike conceded in defeat.

As they turned to leave Pinkie came to the door. She began hopping up and down and then pulled an invitation for a party out of nowhere.

“Party time Twilight, it’s your ‘Leaving the Library Finally’ party!” said the pink blob of joy jumping over Spike and Twilight.

“I’m sorry Pinkie but I have matters to attend to.” Twilight said as she pushed Spike forward.

“You have to come Twilight. You’ve been hiding in there for at least two weeks.” Pinkie said while giving the cutest look she could muster.

“Argh, alright then Pinkie, I’ll go to the party and then I’ll take a train to Canterlot.”Twilight conceded.

“Okie dokey lokey, a train is fun, plus that rhymes with brain, and drain, and pain, and Wayne, and window pane, and………” Pinkie began to trail off as she hopped into the instance to Sugercube Corner.

With a facehoof the librarian and her relieved assistant dropped their books on the table near the door and went off to join their pink friend.

November 1943 Dregen, Austria

“The archway is going to get power very soon sir!” yelled a soldier with goggles on.

“Good, and the Kettengrad is ready?” replied the SS Oberst.

“Yes, it is ready to go sir.” responded another goggled soldier.

“How does this get powered Fransheim?” asked Robert as he came up behind him in a motorcyclist uniform.

“We steal the energy from the local cities or use lightning strikes. So don’t expect any help for a month.” replied the SS officer as he attempted to speak over the machinery at work.

“Alright, that’s interesting.” replied the now worried Robert. “This planet better have something to speak with!” he muttered to himself as he climbed on the Kettengrad.

“Good luck Oberst Johansson hope you brought enough books. You won’t need this though...” said the SS officer as he knocked the food container off the rear of the Kettengrad.

“What was that?” yelled Robert as he turned to see Oberst Fransheim.

“Good luck and enjoy your books!” yelled back the SS officer.

"Here goes it." Robert said as he hit the pedal and drove into the portal.

He arrived in massive ruins that appeared to be in some sort of old foyer. Deciding to move on he drove a bit farther north before getting to the edge of what appeared to be former main hall due to the fragments of colored glass he could see in what was left of windows.

“Time to set up shop. I guess I'm the new royalty.” laughed Robert as he got off his Kettengrad.

“I hereby claim this land, German!” he yelled causing a few birds to become startled. “Wow, they actually have birds like at home.” Robert commented to himself as he began to unload.

Back in Dregen

“May I ask sir?” asked an SS soldier as he peered down upon the now broken box of rations on the floor.

“Alright soldier, you must be curious about why we only sent the two barrels of gasoline behind him. Am I right?” inquired Oberst Fransheim as he kicked a ration into the box.

“Yes sir.” responded the soldier.

“Without food Robert will be forced into survival mode and meet the “locals” sooner.” said the SS officer with a smirk.

In Sugercube Corner

“Woh Pinkie what dance is that?” asked the rainbow maned cyan pony.

“This, this is another doozy from the Pinkie sense. Don't be a fraidy cat Rainbow Dash, they subside after a couple of hours.” replied Pinkie Pie as she shook like a leaf.

“You’ve had others?” questioned Twilight.

“Yeah silly, but they don’t seem to ever relate to anything. No big events have occurred and they all tell me they are at the old Royal home.” Pinkie said as she smiled and attempted to eat more cake.

“Well darling, this does not appear to be your, normal, Pinkie Sense. It seems far to different. ” Rarity said as she looked at Pinkie.

With a collective gasp the remaining five noticed Pinkie’s tail deflate.

“Hey, that’s new!” Pinkie exclaimed.

“Okay girls, were going to get to the bottom of this.” Twilight said with authority.

“Ah say that is a good idea.” replied the orange pony.

"But I thought you had to head to the train, choo choo!" Pinkie said imitating a train engine.

"Pinkie, this is far more serious then bullet residue. It could even mean more evidence could be there." Twilight said as she took off her party hat. "Spike, watch the library while I'm gone."

"Alright, Twilight..." Spike said with a somber tone knowing his nap was further in the future now.

“Where’s Fluttershy?” asked Rainbow Dash noticing a certain lack of quiet speech.

“Ah don’t now, she must have gotten afrad of Pinkie’s shaken and went home.” Applejack responded.

“I guess your right Applejack.” said Rainbow Dash.

Everfree Forest

Walking alone in a pointed, star covered, hat walked a light blue pony pulling a cart with the words “The Great and Powerful Trixie” painted on the side along with a similairly styled cape hanging out of where the window was.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie should never have to do such menial labor. It is much too underneath her.” spoke the pony as she walked through the forest path. “Those stupid colts left me no choice; the Great and Powerful Trixie compliments nopony and no brute is going to pull my cart through mud." “Those neighsayers must had no knowledge of my stature for they were clearly dimwitted.” continued the stuck-up pony as she struggled to push forward with her cart.

“It’s all her fault, that Twilight Sparks or something like that.” angrily snorted the pony as she continued forward while the cart creaked. “If she hadn't shown me up, I would still be the premier showmare this side of Canterlot.”

Robert’s Basecamp

“Just like the SS to forget something…” angrily Robert said as he saw he held no food in any of his supplies. “I could have sworn when I checked it before I left… nevermind.” the off said with defeat.

“I could always hunt, but how would I bring it back here?” Robert said as he scratched his head. {maybe the Ket?}

"Maybe there's some wild berries or something along those lines?" again Robert said aloud before he thought {well it's a foreign planet, for all I know everything is poisoned}

The sound of wood creaking in the distance startled Robert at first but then with the sound echoing again his face lit up.

“Is that a wooden cart? Civilization! That may mean food!” exclaimed Robert as he jumped to his feet and grabbed his rifle and helmet from the wall near the tent he set up to be his HQ. Then he dashed off toward the noise.

Everfree Forest

After walking awhile Robert finally began to hear more than just the occasional creak of wood. There was English being spoken by some person in the distance.

“Hello!” Robert yelled hoping to gain the person’s attention.

Hearing a colt’s voice gave Trixie an idea.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie says greetings.” yelled back the light blue pony.

“I need directions to the nearest town please!” yelled Robert as he approached the cart, now a slightly larger dot in the distance.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie does not give directions to commoners without compensation!” replied Trixie with a loud voice but emphasis on compensation.

“I am no mere commoner,” {odd language, must be pre-Renaissance-era} “I am Oberst Robert Johansson of the German 24th Panzergrenadier Division.” yelled back Robert.

“Herman Infantry, never heard of them.” Trixie said to herself. “But he is a soldier so he is likely well built.” “Alright then, come here and I shall tell you your directions.” as she finished saying that she cursed to herself for not stating it in the third person.

“Alright just give me a minute.” yelled back the now aching officer. “Damned knee!” he angrily said to himself as he pressed forth to the carriage which said “The Great and Powerful Trixie”. “Wow, she must rival the SS in self-promotion.” Robert said with a chuckle.

Seeing an unknown creature in the distance startled Trixie but she decided to use her own superior intellect to trick this strange beast. “I am in the cart kind sir. Please make haste, the Great and Powerful Trixie’s show must go on." added the blue showmare as she prepared her sleeping powder.

“Coming, and nice horse! Facinating color.” Robert said as he could begin to see an odd colored horse near the front of the carriage. “She sure loves speaking of herself in the third person” he mumbled to himself as he arrived at the carriage.

“Just open up the door kind sir” Trixie said as she spoke into the small slide window in the front of the carriage.

“Alright then,” Robert said as he began unfastening the door hinge and stepping up into the carriage. “Umm, where are you? Robert said as he started searching the carriage.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie must not be seen, for I am a magician, all you may see is through small window at the front.” replied Trixie as she readied her powder for creature’s nose.

“Fine…..” Robert said as he began to become annoyed. “I’m here looking out the small window." he said with one hand on his pistol.

“I’ve got you now foul beast!” yelled Trixie as she tossed a mass of sleeping powder mistakenly on the eyes of the unsuspecting officer.

“F###! What the hell was that!” screamed Robert as he desperately tried to wipe out his eyes leaving his Luger in its holster.

With that Trixie jerked the carriage forward causing Robert to stumble backwards out of the carriage and to the ground with a large thump.

“Ow!” yelled Robert as his rifle flung off his back hitting a tree nearby.

“I’ve got you now!” Trixie yelled as she charged the beast ready to cuff it.

“Oh no, you don’t!” Robert said as he picked up a brown object in front of his vision. After noticing it wasn’t his rifle by the roughness and weight behind the wood, he deduced it was a stick. The light blue blur approached him and he swung and made contact with whatever was attempting to pursue him. The stick broke in half and the Great and Powerful Trixie lay unconscious to Robert’s side.

The now blinded officer stumbled to his feet and stared down upon the blue lump at his feet. “Dammit you bitch, you blinded me!” Robert yelled as he gave a swift kick to the blur on the ground. “Ow, I shouldn’t have kicked with that leg.” yelled Robert as he tried to find his rifle. "Maybe you should spend more time learning to fight, rather than matching your horse's mane to your costume!" he gloated as he finally got his hand on his rifle.

"You are lucky I don't just shoot people little lady." Robert said re-slinging his rifle over his back.

Robert then headed off partially confused and sedated, toward what he thought was his camp to the south. But instead he was in fact heading north.

Blinded by the Twilight

November 1943 Just outside of the Everfree Forest

“Damn that woman,” yelled Robert as he stumbled to the outside of the forest. “She screwed up me knee even more, and gave me another concussion. Not to mention some cut above my eye which keeps bleeding onto it.” said Robert as he angrily stumbled along the dirt road.

After some time his stumbling walk began to slow as his mind became more clouded. “I can’t fall asleep, I can’t fall asleep, or else I’ll die just one more step, I need to...” he said as he slowly began to succumb to the sleeping powder.

Just outside the forest was a home built within a tree with what appeared to be a miniature zoo in its side yard. Just outside the house wandered the yellow and pink pony named Fluttershy as she began to feed her “pets”. “La la la la,” hummed the yellow pony. Suddenly a rabbit from near the chicken coop ran over to Fluttershy and began stomping his foot.

“What is it Angel?” asked the meek pony carrying chicken seed on her back.

The rabbit began madly hopping up and down and pointing to the forest.

“Yes, the forest is beautiful this time of year. All the trees change colors.” Fluttershy said as she continued on with the small bag upon her back.

The rabbit continued to stomp his foot and hop up and down while pointing to the forest.

“Am I missing something? Are you hungry?” asked the pony as she continued along to the chickens.

The rabbit rolled his eyes then hopped up and kicked the bag off of Fluttershy’s back.

“What is it Angel, why would you do that?” the now startled pony said as she looked disappointed at the rabbit.

The rabbit jumped up on her back and steered her head to a location on the forest line where a strange creature hobbled towards their home.

“EEEEEeeeeeeeee, baaaaaaa” squealed the pony as she imitated a goat collapsing.

“Halt! Oder ich schießen!” (Halt! or I'll shoot!) yelled Robert as he drew his rifle and began aiming to the area near Fluttershy and Angel.

He continued to walk forward without any real idea where the noise came from but its general direction.

"Kommen Sie mit erhobenen Händen heraus oder ich schieße!" (Come out with your hands up or I'll shoot!) yelled Robert again as he began to see movement to his left. “Ich habe gesagt, zu halten!” ( I said to halt!) Robert yelled as he fired a round into the location of the movement.

With the gunshot Robert cringed in pain due to his headache giving Angel enough time to hop over to the Oberst and trip him. Robert faceplanted into the dirt where he made one last small swipe at the white blur in front of his face but missed as Angel jumped up just in the nick of time. Being to weak to stand back up, Robert finally succumbed to his injuries and just fell asleep.

“Is it dead?” said the frightened pony shivering behind a tree glancing at the now motionless creature.

The rabbit shook his head but climbed onto the back of the creature and with one foot on it looked to the sky in triumph.

“Oh my Angel, this creature looks hurt. We need to get him inside.” said the pony as she quickly flew back to the house to find a stretcher.

The rabbit though taken aback by his mother/owner’s change of behavior decided to just sit next to the body and try to move the loud stick away from the creature.

Twilight’s Library

“So that’s the plan girls, we shall pick up Fluttershy and then revisit the ruins we found the “bullet” at last time.” said Twilight as she pointed to it on the map in front of her.

“Are you sure Twilight? She will just slow our pace.” said Rainbow Dash with a bit of annoyance in her voice.

“Remember the dragon ordeal, Rainbow. If it weren’t for Fluttershy, you would have been a dragon’s snack.” responded Twilight as she looked up towards her flying friend.

“Yeah, I guess. Then I’ll get a head start to fill her in. CYA.” said Rainbow Dash as she sped out the door leaving only a rainbow in her path.

“RD wait, uh never mind.” Twilight said with a sigh.

“Ah don’t mind the forest, it’s just creepy.” Applejack’s voice rose to the forefront due to the sudden silence.

“Don’t you worry AJ, the ghosties won’t get you. And Zecora won’t turn you into a stew. Then again there are Manticores and mustached sea monsters…..” trailed off Pinkie Pie as she jumped up and down.

With a couple cringes from Applejack and a failed attempt by Rarity to convince Twilight she should stay behind the remaining Mane 6 headed off to Fluttershy’s house.

Fluttershy’s house

“Angel get me the bandages and gauze.” firmly stated the usually shy pony with a helmet in her one hoof.
With a nod the rabbit ran into a bathroom and returned with the needed materials.

“Thanks Angel. Poor, poor creature what hurt you so bad?” Fluttershy whispered as she looked at the creature she was attempting to repair.

After some stitches on a gash over his right eye and two bandages being wrapped around the creature's waist she sat down. Suddenly a crash was heard outside the door and in walked Rainbow Dash with a flattened nose.

“Ow, Derpy needs to watch where she's going." commented the rainbow maned pony with her nose now back to normal. “Fluttershy where are you?”

“Over here… “the startled pony said as she crept out from behind a table.

“Sorry Flutter, OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG what is that!” asked the actually fearful Rainbow Dash pointing at the creature on the couch-bed.

“I don’t know Rainbow, he collapsed after yelling gibberish at us and he was seriously wounded.” replied Fluttershy as she pointed to the creature.

“Ooo where’d you find that?” commented Rainbow as she pointed to the helmet on the shelf.

“He was wearing it.” Fluttershy said, “Any idea what kind of hat this is?”

“Ponies in the military wear similair ones to them for additional protection. I guess this creature is in some kind of army.” Rainbow Dash said as she put the helmet on her head and gave a mock salute. “This reminds a bit like the one Granny Smith has.”

“Since you know so much Dashie, would you tell me about, uh this here? That is if you don’t mind, I don’t want to bother.” said Fluttershy as she gestured over to the long metal and wood thing being guarded by Angel the rabbit.

“Ooo there’s more!” Rainbow dash squealed then immediately dropped back into her “cool” demeanor. “Sure, Fluttershy.”

“Oh thank you, watch out though, it put a hole in my chicken coop and the tree near it.” Fluttershy stated as she trembled at the thought of it.

“Really, it must have been flying really fast! I gotta go see what this thing did!” RD said as she literally dashed out the nearest open window.

Rainbow Dash went over to the coop to find a small hole on each side of the roof and then went another few flaps over to the nearby tree which now had a dent in it.

“This sure looks familiar….. think think think.” said Rainbow as she poked her hoof at her head. “Wait, isn’t this what that Manticore was killed by.” she exclaimed as she began quickly trying to fetch the metal from within the tree’s trunk. “Well I guess that solves Twilight’s missing weapon problem.”

She then promptly flew back into Fluttershy and explained what she had found to which Fluttershy fell over again as a goat would. Only to be further startled by a collective gasp by four other ponies as they walked in the door.

“Twilight, look I found your bullet’s shooting device!” Rainbow Dash said as she held up the gun, puffed out her chest and took a bow to an invisible cheering crowd.

“Hmmm, what was that Dashie, you said that too fast.” Twilight said with as she put her hoof on her head and scratched.

“This gun here is what shot the Manticore in the forest.” said Rainbow in a slightly slower pace.

“Really, where did you find it?” Twilight enquired as she used her magic to levitate the bullet to her along with the gun.

“It shot a hole in Fluttershy’s chicken coop and dented a tree.” explained Rainbow Dash.

“This looks nothing like the book I had with all the prototype weapons the engineers attempted to make over the years.” Twilight remarked as she took the rifle from Rainbow with her magic.

“Ah reckon it’s from som other country of ponies on another continent. Their always fightin since the Princess gave up trying to make peace between them.” Applejack commented.

“My dad told me about these sorts of weapons, he went over to Angor for a year to study the engineering of their weapons for the Princess. Supposedly that’s why we have stockpiles of weapons hidden all around Equestria.” Rainbow Dash said as she grinned, knowing for once she was the expert on the subject.

“Why would we need such inefficient weapons Rainbow, not to mention weapons at all.” Twilight replied with much confusion while holding up the gun in assorted poses trying to figure out how it is used.

“Since we haven’t had a war since Celestia took over for her father; doesn’t mean we shouldn't protect ourselves from enemies like the gryphons and their stooges up north.” Rainbow said.

“But they’re a peaceful nation, Rainbow.” Twilight said with doubt in her friend's logic. “The Princess told me so.”

“They are peaceful at the moment, but back in flight school I remember many gryphons would complain about learning with pegasi. We used to fight the griffons back before Celestia's father wiped out the griffon armies and dethroned their KIng Gold Talon. Most pegasi were warriors back then due to our many fights.” Rainbow Dash explained as she danced about the room doing assorted war-like dog fighting drills.

“Oh, but why wouldn’t the Princess tell us about this?” Twilight said as she felt betrayed.

“Probably since it was over a thousand years ago, Twilight.” Rainbow explained. With a brief sigh by Twilight, Rainbow continued, “But there is no need to fear, Equestria has many armament specialists, like my father, who continue to keep our country up to speed. Not to mention are giant Royal Guard."

“So that’s wha the guards run many of the chariots to and from Canterlot.” concluded Applejack.

“Yes, I guess so AJ. But this technology seems way more advanced than anything my father has seen.“ Rainbow added.

“How do you know this Rainbow?” questioned Twilight with a grin.

“Well, I um, um, looked at my Dad’s stuff occasionally when I was a filly.” said the blushing RD as she crossed her front legs.

“So you know where those hideous gray machines come from darling?” Rarity commented after have sitting silent long enough.

“Yes, Rarity. Everything doesn’t have to look pretty you know. Tanks aren’t made for tea parties.” Rainbow said with a sarcastic tone.

“Well they could really use a better designer, the colors clash and the long cylinder on the top is just a crime against fashion.” Rarity exclaimed.

To that all the other three ponies in the room facehoofed.

“Rarity when did you see a tank?” asked Twilight.

“Oh, my father used to have meetings in Stalliongrad when I was a filly, we had to walk past that atrocious hunk of metal every time we past the museum of machinery. “ Rarity stated with a shiver at the end.

“Ah am interested in all this and all but where’s Pinkie and Fluttershy?” Applejack interjected into the conversation.

With that they heard the crashing of many pans and the sound of scurrying to which they all gave a short laugh. Pinkie was baking something again and scared Fluttershy under the table.

“Fluttershy, Pinkie what are you two doing?” Twilight said as she walked into the family room area behind the living room.
With that a pink pony appeared from out of nowhere and startled Twilight.

“A welcome to Ponyville Party obviously, everypony here is invited and I’ll have to invite Big Mac and Mr. Cake……………” trailed on the pony before being interrupted by a loud PINKIE by Twilight.

“For who is this welcoming party, darling?” Rarity asked as she walked in.

“For the creature over there, he’s sleeping but I’ll get him up with the smell of fresh cupcakes and the sound of party music!” said the pink pony now on the couch-bed with the creature.

“What in tarnation is that?” Applejack yelled.

“Oh meet big super cool soldier creature, everypony.” Rainbow Dash said as she rubbed the back of her neck.

Why do I recognize that creature? Twilight mentally questioned as she stood with her mouth open beside her friends.

“I for one do not care what creature it is, but his fashion sense is appalling.” Rarity said as she yanked on the creature’s pants.

“Well ah hope this thing is the doozy Pinkie was talking about.” added Applejack as she looked around paranoid of what may occur.

Outside their room came the loud noises of Pinkie Pie yelling about it being time for the party cannon to which the five ponies laughed.

“Oh Fluttershy, how’d you get over there?” Twilight asked as she looked behind her.

“Did I startle you, I’m so very sorry, please forgive me.” Fluttershy pleaded.

“It’s no problem Fluttershy, but may I ask where did you found this creature?” Twilight said getting straight to the point.

“He stumbled onto my lawn, and needed help.” Fluttershy said in a whisper.

“Are you crazy Fluttershy, this man was holding a weapon that can kill a Manticore without needing to be near it.” Twilight shouted.

“He was hurt, eeek, please forgive me, I couldn’t just leave him there.” Fluttershy said as she cowered into the corner under a table.

“Sorry for shouting Fluttershy, you can come out, I forgive you.” Twilight said with a frown.

While Fluttershy slowly came out from under her hiding spot, she said, “Thank you, now could you help me wake him; that is if you don’t mind. He appears to have a concussion and you’re not supposed to sleep right after receiving one.” said Fluttershy as she began returning to her more nurse-like composure.

“Alright then, if you think he’s safe I’ll trust you. Girls?” Twilight said as she looked to her friends to her left and right. With a nod from the others Twilight’s horn lit up and surrounded the creature in a purplish aura.

"Aah. Mutter, Vater, lasst mich nicht alleine! Ich werde aus der Armee austreten und nach Hause kommen, wie ihr es wolltet! NEIN!" (Aah Mom and Dad! Don’t leave me! I’ll retire from the army like you suggested and come home! NOOO) yelled the creature as he arose from his bed startling all the ponies and sending RD and AJ into defensive postures. “Warum kann ich sehe nicht. Welche die Hölle!” (Why can't I see. What the hell!) continued to yell the creature until he began to calm down as he held his head with a groan.

“Ah’ll take him down Twilight, let me at tha gibberish speakin creature.” Applejack said with her hoofs up in a punching motion.

“You, you speak English?” the creature inquired as he looked around the room trying to find where the words came from.

“Ah speak Equestrian you creature, how do you know it?” Applejack said in confusion.

“Equestrian, no it's called English." said Robert.

"No, ah reckon it is called Equestrian." Applejack replied.

"Well, not where I'm from it's not." Robert finished.

"Where is that then?" Applejack questioned.

“Well who are you then, are you a spy?” Rainbow Dash interrupted getting up into the creature’s face.

“Who am I, the name is Ro...." the Oberst said before being cut off.

"I asked are you a spy and what do you know!" Rainbow Dash said again slightly louder.

Well I know two things for sure; I am no spy and I may not see you but I can tell you need a better dentist...” Robert concluded causing giggles to pop up around him.

“Humph!” Rainbow said as she floated back to her former location.

“Well ladies, you are all ladies right?” Robert questioned. {All of these giggling girls must be wearing high-heels or some sort or tap-dancing shoes}

“Yes, that is true creature.” Twilight said in response.

"As I suspected." Rober deduced quietly.

"What was that mister?" Twilight asked.

“I am Oberst Robert Johansson of the 24th Panzergrenadier Division of the great German Wehrmacht."

“What?” Twilight said again.

“Oberst Robert…”

“No, the last part …. Robert.” Twilight interrupted.

“The German Wehrmacht? It’s the greatest army in the world and I’m Oberst Johansson to you civilians.” Robert stated with a slight scowl.

With that Rainbow Dash began laughing and rolling on the floor.

“What is so funny in that statement miss?” Robert questioned.

“Oh just my friend saved you, but you’re still playing your high and mighty title on us.” gasped Rainbow between laughs.

“Being an Oberst in the German Wehrmacht is no laughing matter young lady. I have killed more people than you have probably met on your pitiful planet.” Robert said confidently even while he knew that the chances of that were slim.

“Um, for starters chump, your just a couple years older than us mister, {I think} also you’re not so scary without your gun.” Rainbow argued back.

“I still have my… “ he replied as he reached for his holster.

“Quiet!” yelled Twilight over the arguers. “What do you mean by planet, Oberst?”

“I am here from a much greater world hoping to find intelligent life and gasoline along with a potential trade partner and future ally for my German Fatherland. Thus far though, I only see little proof of intelligent life.“ Robert explained and then looked to the approximate location to where Rainbow Dash was.

“Fascinating, intergalactic travel! Starswirl the Bearded spoke of the possibility and here it is!” Twilight squealed while hopping in a circle.

As she continued to mumble about information Applejack decided to save the group from another history lesson on the “Greatest Unicorn ever” and spoke up. “So, Robert where do ya come from? That is planet wise?”

“Earth” replied the Oberst.

“Interestin, we call our planet Earth too. Do you have a sun? ” Applejack responded.

"If you mean a big yellow star, then yes. We are the third planet from our sun." Robert replied.

"Now Big Mac will have to clean the dishes tonight..." Applejack said as she recalled betting her brother over what Pinkie's sense was about.

‘You know, you sound like some of the American's I have interogated." Robert commented to Applejack.

"There's other farmer folk on your world." Applejack asked now interested further.

"Yes, many to to be exact. I have a favour to ask may I have some food, I feel like I just got hit by a truck.” he said while rubbing his head.

“Truck? Ah well we have some hay, flowers, and apples here for sure.” Applejack said since she didn’t know what Fluttershy filled her fridge with.

“Apples, that’s a turn of events I didn’t expect, I would like one if you can confirm their red or green with a small stem on the top.” Robert said with his mouth watering for anything. {What do they think I am, a horse}

“Ya darn tootin that’s what an apple is.” Applejack said in reply and walked over to the kitchen to cut up an apple for the creature.

“Ms. Sparkle, what you spoke about is quite fascinating and I would not mind hearing more about it at some later time.” Robert said surprising the ranting pony who had inadvertently put Rainbow Dash to sleep and made Fluttershy step back as if she were under attack.

“Oh yay.” Twilight said with an odd sounding clap.

“Which one saved me?” Robert questioned as he looked around the room.

“I did.” Fluttershy said in a practically silent voice.

“Eh”

“I did.” Fluttershy repeated barely any more audible.

“You’re going to have to speak up miss.” Robert said.

“I did” Fluttershy said again barely audible.

“Fluttershy did Oberst Robert.” Twilight said.

“Well thank you then Flutter Skine?” Robert replied with a try at the name.

“Fluttershy” said Fluttershy again in a voice silenter than the wind.

“Oh for Pete’s sake, Flutter as in float and shy as in scared to meet people.” Twilight interrupted the two.

“As much as I would love to let you stay up sir, I need you to, after your done eating, to take a nap and let me fix your concussion. Your vision will be back in complete form in six days.” Twilight said to Robert as she put her hoof down.

“Alright then, it’s better than laying here until I die, you just better know what you’re doing.” Robert responded with a slight nod though he felt worried.

“Oh there’s no need to fear Oberst, I have fixed many concussions in the past with my ma---gic( noise of streamers go off in the background along with a brief scream by Rarity after triggering a confetti launcher) on the arguing pony, Rainbow Dash and my assistant Spike.” reassured Twilight.

“Alright then I sure hope you can” Robert said as he trailed off.

“Here’s your apple sugar cube.” Applejack said with a bowl of apple slices.

“Huh, oh thank you.” Robert replied. {Why did she call me sugar cube he thought to himself. Must be some sort of saying.}

Everfree Forest

“Ow, that hurts. why does my head hurt so bad. Why am I bleeding.” Trixie said with a sigh.

“Hmm, Ponyville is near here, I’ve never been there before. I hope somepony there will be a doctor specializing in headaches.” she said as she patted her cart.

“I might be new to some, but I am definitely going to prove my parents wrong. I, Trixie shall become the best magician in all of Equestria and the Great and Powerful Trixie shall be a name heard in every household!” proclaimed Trixie as she held her head high and magically re-placed her hat on her head.

Aaaaoooooooooooo (Timberwolves)

“Then again I guess it can wait another day.” Trixie said while she turned on her exterior lanterns before heading to bed.

“Hmmm, what’s this?” Trixie said as she picked up a cross shaped reward for something. “Somepony named Robert lost his award? He must live nearby, I may as well find him since I’m heading into town.” Trixie said as she floated up into her cart and shut the door.

Ponies on your mind?

Twilight’s Library, Next Morning

“Spike, find all the books which mention humans.” called Twilight up the stairs waking the baby dragon.

“Gah alright. You were supposed to be gone long enough for me to take a nice nap.” Spike replied and then mumbled to himself.

“Oh and Spike, bring a quill from my room, I’m out down here.” Twilight added as she rummaged through her desk. “Oh never mind I found one!” she yelled back up the stairs.

Fighting his grogginess Spike began looking through a few of the books on the upper level bookcases which Twilight privately owned. Then he remembered that likely it was just that musician again and made his way downstairs.

“That musician pony here again trying to test another of her crack theories?” Spike retorted while he made his way down the stairs.

“What Spike, oh you mean Lyra?” Twilight inquired.

“Yes, that’s her, the one who keeps coming by looking for human related books so she may work on “figuring out” the past.” Spike said as he rolled his eyes.

“Actually Spike, I need them.” Twilight said while she moved her hooves in a circle.

“Not you too!” Spike said as he facepalmed.

“Just help me Spike, and I’ll show you why I need them.” Twilight replied as she motioned to the bookshelf to the left. “You look through that one and I’ll look through this one ok”

“If you say so.” Spike said with much displeasure.

Twilight and Spike searched high and low through the library finding assorted books from mythological creatures dictionaries to the strange tales which involved humans. After finding about twenty books the two headed back off to Fluttershy’s house.

Everfree Forest

“Aaaaah that was a good night sleep.” The light blue pony said to herself as she began to stretch her legs.

“Nothing is like a good night of sleep after an odd day.” she continued as she opened the doors on her cart to let the early morning breeze into the cart.

“If I get moving soon I’ll get to the hospital on the map by the early afternoon. That’s my best bet if I hope to make It to Baltimare still by the end of the week.” Trixie said as she began re-organizing her cart.

“There must have been a tornado in here yesterday.” she commented as she shuffled through the paperwork.
As Trixie continued through her cart she stumbled upon an odd stack of letters in the corner which were disorganized beyond words. As she looked through the letters her jaw dropped in surprise.

“What the hay, these letters are dated three years from now.” Trixie said as she looked through the letters.
“2012, 2011, who would date their letters three years ahead of schedule?” questioned Trixie as she rubbed her head with her hoof.

(2009 =1938 and so on.)

“May as well read them, they must be from fans who have heard of my shows in Coltsdale and Hoofenwald.”

Dear Great and Powerful Trixie,

My son is for some reason in love with your show, would you be so kind as to sign a picture. Then please send it back to us in Manehattan when you get the chance.

Thank you,

Sandie Shore

“That’s nice.” said Trixie as she grabbed a picture from the rack on her desk and signed it The Great and Powerful TRIXIE. “Wonder what else people have sent me?”

Dear Great and Powerful Trixie,

The Annoyed and Angry Parent would like to strangle you if it weren’t against the law. You think you can just prance into town and start ordering people around? Not in my town you can’t and especially not my child! If you ever step foot back in Mareta again, I’ll personally knock you out of the clouds!

The Annoyed and Angry Parent

“What an odd Pegasus, I haven’t even gone to Mareta yet. Plus why the third person speech, is she some snob from a town council?” Trixie said as she burned the letter with magic tossing the ashes into the trash can.

Trixie shuffled through the remaining letters with a growing degree of confusion caused by the assorted accusations from ponies in places she hadn’t been yet, and the occasional person speaking in the third-person.

“I must get to the bottom of this!” Trixie said as she slammed her hoof down. {They can't all be town council members.} was what she thought to herself as she paced back and forth inside her cart.

“This could be a strange dream where I accidentally time traveled during one of my shows?” Trixie said as she began to laugh devoid of real feeling..

“Maybe the ponies in Ponyville can help me in figuring out this peculiar problem of mine.” she said as she climbed out of the cart.

Trixie then grabbed her hat off the table, hitched herself to the cart using her magic, and with a quick stomp on the ground she got the cart out of the mud indentations and trotted north.

Fluttershy’s House

“Come on Fluttershy, can’t I wake him up for his party?” the hyper pink pony said as she hopped around Fluttershy with a party hat on her head.

“Pinkie, Twilight said he isn’t to be awoken until Friday.” the meek pony said while putting a thermometer in a bird's mouth.

Seeing a tear calendar on the desk near the kitchen Pinkie devised a plan, a Pinkie Pie plan. She went over to the calander and tore off Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday leaving Friday as the new “day of the week”.

“It’s Friday, it’s Friday!” started chanting Pinkie as she jumped up and down in place.

Fluttershy hearing the commotion went into the kitchen to investigate. Much to her chagrin however she found the cause the outburst was her “quote a day” calendar was now missing three days.

"My quote calender!" Fluttershy eeped.

"Don't worry silly, the other day's quotes were boring anyway." Pinkie said dismissing Fluttershy's slight anger.

“Pinkie, how could you, that was calendar my parents gave me for Hearth Warming’s Day. Maybe you should go home Pinkie.” Fluttershy said with a bit of underlying anger.

“Okie dokey lokey” Pinkie said and quickly cleaned up her party supplies and raced off into the horizon in the direction of Ponyville.

“Sometimes she makes me want to scream.” Fluttershy said with an angry face. "Maybe if I yell it will help." she said before rapidly letting in a lot of air and expelling in a soft squeal. "That's better." she added with a small smile.

Road to Fluttershy’s house

“What was that Twilight?” Spike asked as he pointed to a flash of pink streaking in the distance.

“I’m not sure Spike, I have never seen something like that before..” Twilight replied as she scratched her head.

“Was that what these books are for?” Spike questioned as he stared Twilight down hoping to break her charade.

"I'm not telling you until we get there." Twilight said with a grin as she teased the young dragon.

"Not even a clue, I know Fluttershy is harboring a zombie pony!" Spike said with a slightly scared voice.

“Nope, not in the least. He's still alive.” Twilight said grinning until she noticed she had given information away.

"Got ya Twilight!" Spike cheered as he rose his claws up and jumped.

The two approached Fluttershy’s house and knocked on the door. Answering the door was a short white rabbit with a carrot in his mouth that waved them in.

“Twilight, is that the surprise!” Spike yelled as he pointed to the now startled Fluttershy and Rarity who were sitting staring at something in the other room.

“No Spike, Rarity isn’t the surprise.” Twilight said as she rubbed the baby dragon’s head.

“She’s always my favorite surprise…….” Spike said as he floated to the white and purple pony in the main room.

Twilight and Spike continued into the room which held the sleeping creature named Robert but Spike was to love struck to notice the creature on the couch-bed.

"Um, Spike see anything interesting?" Twilight said trying to get Spike to snap out of his trance.

"Yes......" Spike said in a low voice while hovering to Rarity's side.

"Oh for the love of Celestia, look at the creature on the bed Spike!" Twilight yelled startling the baby dragon out of his trance.

"Woh, what is that?" Spike said while gesturing dramatically.

“That would be a human, Spike.” Twilight replied.

Spike then asked questions to Twilight until he had a dry tongue. Then he grabbed some water and continued his usual pampering of Rarity.

With Spike busy Twilight began to update the notes on humans she had compiled over the day. "The Princess will want to see this soon."

Mane Street, Ponyville

“Why are they all looking at me like I’m some sort of criminal?” asked Trixie quietly as she slowly walked through Ponyville with her cart.

“How dare she show her face here again” one colt said to another.

“The horror, the horror.” a mare said before fainting.

Trixie continued on listening in on similar comments which slowly began to wear at her patience. She finally saw one pony at a cabbage stand that wasn’t glaring at her. So she approached the colt with a question.

“Why are they all staring at me like I’m some sort of criminal?” Trixie asked.

“No idea mam, just moved here recently.” said the green colt with a black mane.

“Could you tell me where the local hospital is?” Trixie inquired as she pointed to her bandaged head.

“Just up the road mam, take a right on Stable Ave. and then turn left on Maple Rd.” said the colt.

“Thank you, this means a lot to me.” Trixie said as she began down the road again.

As she walked she could continue to sense she was being watched but with her headache worsening she couldn’t care less. As she turned onto Maple Rd. she was blindsided by a pink pony with puffy hair.

“Eeeep!” yelled Trixie in pain as she rubbed her side.

“Sorry, ooh it’s the bear bringer.” Pinkie said with a slight frown.

“Umm, what was that?” Trixie responded as she looked at Pinkie confused.

“You’re that showpony who brought the big baby Ursa Minor to town. I recognize the name.” Pinkie said as she looked behind Trixie fearing another bear.

“I have done no such thing; I would never be so incompetent to cause destruction in a town.” Trixie said as she stood tall and strong briefly before squeaking back into a slouched position.

“Well you didn’t silly, Snips and Snails brought it here for you.” Pinkie said with a giggle.

“You must have me mistaken for another pony.” Trixie said as she began to head off again to the hospital.

“No, you’re her alright, you really are silly Trixie; I had never seen a cutie-mark like that before you visited and I haven’t seen one sense you came by. Isn’t that right Gummy?” Pinkie said as she pointed to the cutie-mark and received a nod from the small toothless gator to her right.

“There is bound to be another mare out there with a similar mark, none like my be—utiful cutie mark though, it is after all the sign of magical showmareship.” Trixie said with much pride.

“Or it could be misconstrued for a strange communist logo.” Pinkie replied.

“What?” Trixie said unable to understand what the pink pony said.

“Oh, never mind Trixie. You had better go to a hospital to fix that head of yours. Bye!” responded Pinkie Pie who then vanished as fast as she had appeared.

“These ponies here are complete loons.” said Trixie as she continued to the nearby hospital.

Fluttershy's House

“Ok, Spike remember to keep me safe while I’m in the trance.” Twilight said to the small dragon next to her.

“Yes, sir!” Spike yelled as he put a ladle over his shoulder and began marching around her.

Thinking to herself, “now to enter a dream I must first sit and then think about the person I’m attempting to speak with,”

Twilight thought as she began her magical thought process. “I sure hope this human is as easy to invade as Spike…”

Meanwhile in the mind of Oberst Johansson a battle was being waged.

“Sir the Dutch regiment has been decimated, how shall we proceed?” said an officer in a mid to late 1800’s uniform said with a salute.

“Good, thrust the cavalry through the hole and use three of the infantry regiments to break their backs.” the more decorated officer said as he turned around displaying he was in fact Robert.

“Yes sir!” yelled the younger officer as he ran out of the tent.

“I guess I may as well inspect the other cavalry regiments.” Robert then commented to himself as he left the tent.

Outside the tent was a mass of smaller tents along with horses tied to trees. As Robert walked to his 3rd and 4th regiments of cavalry the soldiers saluted him and then resumed their duties once he was out of sight.

“Fall in men!” Robert yelled causing a sudden stampede of boots and hooves to his right.
With his army set up for morning drills Robert began pacing the length of the regiments.

“Straighter back soldier……. How’s the lady back home Private?.........Clean your helmet off” said among many similar remarks. Then he paced back only looking at the horses, “Nice stallion Hans, maybe if you spent more time working and less time brushing, you might have a medal.” “Brown horse, brown horse, brown horse, black horse, brown horse, small purple horse, brown horse, black horse, yellowish horse…. Purple horse?”

With that Robert walked back to see a short purple horse which was lacking a rider but had a horn on its head.

“What the heck, you don’t even look like a character from a story..” Robert said scratching his chin.

“That’s because I’m Twilight Sparkle.” She said startling Robert.

“What the hell!” yelled Robert immediately scattering the dream to nothing but a plain with tall grass. “What are you doing here? Better yet, how the heck did you get into my mind?" Robert said with a bit of annoyance in his words.

“I had some questions which couldn’t wait until Saturday Oberst.” Twilight replied as a notepad appeared from nowhere.

“What’s with the horse costume?” Robert asked.

“Actually I’m a unicorn pony and it ……” Twilight said before being interrupted.

“Ok, blah blah blah, you have loved unicorns since you were a little girl yada yada yada.” Robert said gesturing his hands while did so.

“No I’m actually a….” again Twilight was interrupted.

“Ask me these so-called vital questions Miss. Sparkle. You interrupted a grand battle in Denmark.” Robert said as he appeared a bit angry and waving his saber around.

“So, what is Earth like? “ Twilight asked as she put a pair of glasses on.

"Well its hard to explain, I know, I'll just show you! Robert announced to Twilight. “Like this…“ Robert said as suddenly they appeared in Paris. “This is Paris, France, home of good wine, the Eiffel Tower, and a lot of chickens.”

“Really, how does a chicken civilization work?” Twilight asked gleaming in excitement.

“Chickens as in backbone-less humans.” Robert said as he pointed to a bunch of white flag holding French people running out of view.

“Oh, very fascinating.” Twilight said as she quickly scribbled in her notebook. {French humans are actually spineless, and carry white flags.}

Suddenly the scenery changed to another large city, with a large stone archway with a chariot-like object at the top. “This is Berlin, Germany capital of the German Empire and home of the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and best city in all of Europe and the world!” Robert said as scenes flew by showing assorted buildings.

“What do all the flags stand for, and why are there so many?” Twilight said tugging on a dreamt flag.

“It’s the flag of the new German Empire, the flags are supposed to express nationalism, but I never understood the need for so many banners.” Robert said as he tore a flag down. “It covers up the architecture.”

"Facinating." Twilight said as she continued in her notebook. {His home country likes flags and banners; but to the extent of covering buildings.} “Any other cities on your world?” Twilight asked.

“Many, Miss.” Robert said and then began proceeded to show Twilight many cities he had seen pre-war.

After many cities from London to Hamburg and Vienna to Rome and many others. Twilight filled her notebook to the brim with interesting facts.

“Thank you, Oberst Robert; I appreciate this greatly.” Twilight said with a large smile.

“Alright, then; well here’s a map of my world.” Robert said as he began pondering. {Why am I doing this
for her, am I bored with the same old historical battles, am I trying to thank her, am I trying to impress this young lady with my knowledge?}

After two more hours of Twilight asking about random information about his world; she decided to leave after devouring every ounce of information she could.

“Good bye Miss Sparkle, thank you again for the surgery and company.” Robert said as she began to fade.

“You’re welcome.” Twilight said waving.

Back to reality….

“Your back!” Spike yelled into Twilight’s ear startling her.

“Yes, yes I am Spike why are you so jumpy?” Twilight responded as she attempted to get her ear to go back to normal.

“You’ve been gone two full days, I wrote to the princess to help fix the problem; the book said that if you were jarred badly you might lose your consciousness into the dreamer’s mind.” Spike said hugging the purple pony.

“Oh, well I’m sorry Spike, it didn’t seem very long in there.” she replied while hugging the baby dragon.

The knocking of the door then interrupted the two; and the quiet but happy Fluttershy answered the door, then eeped.

“We are here Spike!” Celestia said in a roaring voice.

“How does she do Spike?” Luna said in her slowly improving modern Equestrian.

“She just woke up, Princesses.” Spike said rubbing his foot on the floor.

“Has thou given her food?” Luna asked pointing at Twilight.

“Not yet my Princesses.” Spike said.

“Twilight, my student, what is that creature on the bed over there.” Celestia said with a puzzling look.

“It’s a human, Princess. His name is Robert Johansson and he’s from another planet.” Twilight said as she pointed at Robert.

Walking over to Robert Luna felt his forehead and motioned for Fluttershy to come over to her.

“Why is thy human hot? Feverish is he?” Luna said while using some of her weather manipulation powers to create ice.

“He was fine just a couple minutes ago, eep, he’s really warm.” Fluttershy said as she touched his forehead.

“Oh no, the spell must have been on so long that he is reacting to magical overload!” Twilight yelled startling the entire room. “Um, sorry.”

“Twilight, why have you left these garments on the creature, it is not winter?” Celestia asked.

“Um, I’m not sure, he seems to like them.” Twilight said in reply while blushing in embarrassment.

“Strip the creature and then we shall bathe him in ice.” Celestia ordered as the others began scrambling while Luna began icing the tub.

A Nude Awakening

After spending around the clock watch on the boiling human the Mane 6 +Princesses were glad to hear that the human would wake up today. After he finally reduced to around 100.3 in his fever they floated him out of the water and laid him back on the couch-bed. The morning then arrived finally.

Fluttershy’s house

“Girls how do you want to wake him up, I can’t go back in his mind to tell him to wake up; all this spell does is allow him to awaken.” Twilight said pondering.

“Stupid Fillydelphian bug problems.” Spike said with a snort.

“Ah reckon, it must have been pretty bad out there if both Princesses had to leave.” Applejack retorted to the grumpy baby dragon.

“I know how” Pinkie attempted to say before being drowned out by the rest of the group.

“We could try the water splash wake up.” Rainbow Dash said as she gestured to a bucket in the corner.

“That might scare him.” Fluttershy replied in her typical quiet voice.

“He would likely go into defensive mode like those poor darlings who return from terrible situations. “ Rarity added. “Now what is that called again, Twilight dear?”

“Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Rarity.” Twilight replied.

“I know how to wake him.” Pinkie again said, but was drowned out.

“Ah could bake one of ma pies, always works for Big Mac when he don’t wake up on time.” Applejack suggested getting a couple nods from other ponies.

“I know how!” Pinkie yelled now startling the other ponies.

A collection of eyes rolled, and a goat was heard near Fluttershy’s former location.

“How Pinkie, cakes won’t help in this situation.” Rainbow said with a laugh.

“Parasprites.” Pinkie said to Rainbow shutting up the rainbow maned cyan pony.

“Pinkie what is your suggestion?” Twilight asked.

“We need to send him a letter…….” Pinkie said but was interrupted by Rainbow’s laughter.

“We need to send him a letter with lights and sounds. We could write a note, maybe make his hand gesture it out. Also we need to flash magical lights over his head with the letters while we assist him writing the note. Also we could tell him as we do the others, hopefully one of his senses will pick up on the message.” Pinkie said with a flattened mane and a serious demeanor. “The sooner we wake him, the sooner we can par tay!” Pinkie then went back to her puffy haired, smiley self.

After the other six in the morning picked up their jaws, Twilight was the first to speak.

“That’s a…. good idea Pinkie.” Twilight said still recovering from her mind being blown.

“I know it is, silly. Now where’s a quill, a notepad, and two cupcakes.” Pinkie said while smiling brightly.

“Suger cube, ah beg your pardon. What’s the cupcakes for? ” Applejack said.

“The big soldier is going to be really hungry silly, plus how would you like to wake up? With a cupcake or a piece of bread.” Pinkie said hopping around.

With that the Mane 6 and Spike went about hunting down the equipment needed for Pinkie’s plan. After the collection had finished they all worked simultaneously on attempting to send the message, “Wakey cakey lakey bakey wakey.” For they all knew no military dream would include that; plus Pinkie liked the rhyming.

Robert’s subconscious

“This is getting old, Waterloo, Belgium looks like Benghazi…..” Robert said as he began looking over his Prussian cavalry hastily making their way to Waterloo to aid the British forces.

“Ever since Miss Sparkle left, every scenario seems to have a certain desert feel to it. It’s hard to get a feel of the Winter War in Finland when it feels like it’s 37C (100F) out… “Robert said as he stroked his dreamt beard.

Suddenly the horse bucked knocking Robert onto the sandy ground. “What startled you girl?” Robert said as he began rubbing his horse’s side.

Then he noticed a massive flying tank coming from above which landed next to him. A SS officer stepped out and backhanded Robert then handed him a note. Before Robert could punch back, the SS officer and his gravity defying armored vehicle were nowhere to be seen.

“Huh, Wakey cakey lakey bakey wakey.” Robert said with a low monotone voice. “What the hell…..” it then went dark.

Fluttershy’s house

“Good job Pinkie, I think your plan is working.” Twilight said as she began to watch Robert toss and turn.

“Yawn……. That was one hell of a dream sequence.” Robert said stretching as he woke up.

“Good morning sleepy-head, I brought cupcakes!” Pinkie said shoving a cupcake into Robert’s hand.

“Huh, oh thank you, um Pastry Pine?” Robert said still keeping his eyes shut.

“Pinkie Pie silly, now look at the cupcake.” Pinkie said hopping joyously.

Robert then opened his eyes and stared at the small cake in his hand. Much to his surprise though, his sleeves were gone,
and then he noticed he was missing more than his cuffs.

“What the hell! Why am I naked?” Robert yelled tossing the cupcake airborne to cover himself up. Pinkie caught the cupcake confused by the sudden outburst.

Then Robert looked around him and saw five colorful ponies and a small lizard.

“Fluttershy, what are these animals doing in your house? Better yet why am I naked?” Robert exclaimed as he yelled to the kitchen where noises were being made.

“Um, I take care of them.” Fluttershy said while timidly rotating her hoof on the ground.

Not noticing the source of the words Robert yelled again, “Then why are they all staring at me? Get them the hell out of here, and give me back my clothes!”

“They are on the table (squeak).” Fluttershy responded.

With that Robert glanced past the rainbow colored pony and the pink yellow one and began tearing through his clothes for underwear. As he did that a familiar purple pony walked in the room from the kitchen with a tray of tea.

“Tea ready girls……” Twilight said now staring at the man staring back at her with disbelief.

“I must be freaken dreaming! Twilight, is this some odd side-effect, you look like a small purple horse!” Robert shouted as he began to pinch his arm and slap his face.

“What do you mean, I always look like a purple pony.” Twilight said as she sat the tea down with her magic.

“No, that’s impossible. Horses cannot speak, or be intelligent enough to build such a house. Not to mention carry out a surgery.” Robert said stammering as he just stared at Twilight.

“Maybe on your world, but here we are more than capable……” Twilight said before being interrupted by Robert once more.

“That concussion must of killed me, there’s talking colorful horses. Who’s sick dream did I fall into?” Robert said as he began to breathe quickly and accidently tore his pants in half.

“Oberst Robert, I visited you in your dream like this, why are you so afraid to see me?” Twilight said puzzled by the officer’s sudden breakdown.

“You were just in a dream, if I wanted to be a kangaroo I could have!” Robert replied as he began rapidly looking around for his Luger but only finding more ponies.

“Settle down, Robert we won’t hurt you, were very friendly.” Fluttershy said in a quiet voice.

“Where’s my gun! I can’t take this anymore!” Robert said while scrambling in the room in only his underwear hunting for his Luger.

“Calm down, you’re going to hurt somepony or yourself.” Twilight said trying to get through to the distraught officer.

“Where is my gun……..aah unhand me you witch!” Robert yelled as he was suddenly bound by a strange purple aura.

“Only when you calm down. We are not here to hurt you.” Twilight said as she struggled to keep the officer at bay.

“I shall never calm down you freak of nature!” Robert declared as he stared at Twilight with rage.

Then Fluttershy walked up in front of Twilight and began to stare at Robert.

“What are you trying to do yellow-pony? Stare me to death?” Robert said sarcastically.

Fluttershy then unleashed her stare calming Robert down in an instant while assertively repeating, “Calm down, and stop struggling!”

“O ok” Robert said as he suddenly felt as if he had been stared through to his soul.

“Thank you, now let us explain, that is if you don’t mind.” Fluttershy then said back in her usual quiet voice.

“Fine” Robert said as he was allowed back onto the bed.

“In our world there are many pony nations along with other creatures of similar intelligence. Like that London place you showed me in your dream, we have royalty who rule from a city called Canterlot. You are near it in the town called Ponyville.” Twilight said as she whipped out a map and her glasses then began pointing.

“Interesting, but how can such a creature be so intelligent. You’re a horse, not some professor.” Robert retorted.

“Actually we are ponies, not horses and the origin of our kind is very sketchy at best. But all ponies are typically quite intelligent in one form or another.” Twilight answered.

“Alright, well I still don’t understand how you could enter my dream and interact with my subconscious.” Robert said as he scratched his head.

“A spell which I looked up in the library, did you know that the spell I used was the common way for the deaf or mute unicorns to communicate to one another?” Twilight said as she began a tangent.

“What, as interesting as that does sound, what do you mean by spell?” Robert said as he switched her back to the topic.

“Magic, silly.” Pinkie said surprising the Oberst by landing in his lap.

“Magic, that’s hilarious and impossible! “Robert said as he went off on his own tangent on how it could not be.

“Let me show you, “Twilight said lifting the bed with Robert on it along with the other ponies in the room.”

“I rather not fight over this, I have a bad headache. Plus I would like to know a bit more about this planet.” Robert said as he held his head.

“Ok, then” Twilight said as she pulled out another book.

“Ah reckon were going to be doing this awhile..” Applejack commented.

With that the Mane 6 and Spike continued their explanation of Equestia and the surrounding area much to Robert’s disbelief. But deep down, he truly was fascinated by how another species of creatures could rival his own's intelligence.

Ponyville Hospital

“Well Ms. Trixie, you may leave now, all the tests have came back negative for a concussion or any serious damage.” the grayish pony, in a white coat, with a floating writing board near his nose.

“But that doesn’t explain why I have letters from the future.” Trixie said as she scrambled to her feet from her bed.

“From the future you say, well I’ll be the judge of that.” the doctor stated with a sarcastic smile.

“Look, their all dated in 2011 or 2012! It’s only 2009!” Trixie said with great passion.

“Mam it is 2012.” the doctor said as he took the letters from Trixie’s hoof.

“No it is 2009! I just left Baltimare last week, with a very successful show.” Trixie said with pride.

“Look at the calendar miss, its 2012.” the doctor said as he tapped on the door in an odd rhythm.

“You are wrong, I am certain it is 2009 and I can prove it with these many letters I had yet to return from 2009.” Trixie said thrusting her hoof out with more letters.

“All this tells me mam is that you are far behind on your mail…” the doctor said as a nurse appeared behind him.

“I, the Great and Powerful Trixie honors her fans, and would never do such a heinous act.” Trixie said as her hat and cape floated to her and she put them on. “Now I shall be on my way.” Trixie said with a annoyed shrug and grabbed her mail in a light blue aura.

“I’m afraid we can’t let you leave now mam, you appear to be suffering from amnesia.” the nurse said as she attempted to block the door along with the doctor.

“I cannot have amnesia, I am Trixie, and my fans await me.” Trixie said as she attempted to walk through the door.

“You cannot leave!” the doctor commanded, “we must first solve your memory loss.”

“I do not need any further assistance, now I shall be on my way.” Trixie said as she walked through the wall next to the door using a phasing spell.

“We have to stop her, she’ll cause chaos.” the doctor said to the nurse.

“We cannot hold her against her will doctor, but I do hope she comes to soon before her mind is further troubled.” the nurse replied as they both watched Trixie walk to the staircase.

Fluttershy’s House

“What is that?” Robert said pointing to the balloons on Pinkie’s flank.

“It’s my cutie mark, everypony knows that.” Pinkie said with slight sarcasm.

“Well I’m not anypony, I’m someone. So what’s the tattoos for?” Robert replied.

“Actually they are called cutie marks, and they appear when a pony finds their special talent.” Twilight explained.

“Then what do they mean?” Robert said as he glanced about the room eying Rainbow Dash.

“It’s my sonic rainboom!” she proudly stated.

“Your sonic what now?” Robert said with confusion.

“Sonic Rain-boom” Rainbow said with emphasis.

“What do you do, make loud rain…..?” the Oberst said as he rolled his eyes.

The two glared at each other until they were both startled by the entrance of two large ponies.

“I see the guest has woken up.” Celestia said with a smile.

“Huzzah, Tia you must now secede the two bits you promised.” Luna said with a large grin.

“Umm, why are you two so much larger?” Robert said as he stood up and his jaw dropped.

“We are Alicorns my good male.” Luna said with a voice which rocked the house. “Sorry.”

“Alright…….”, Robert responded as he held his head in pain while attempting to fix his now backward motioning hair.

“We shall answer you once we have fixed your problem.” Celestia said as she lowered three bags from her back.

“Problem, what problem. I have had many headaches since my injury occurred, it’s nothing special.” he said while trying to look in better health.

“Actually you have magical overload, well overstock.” Celestia said as she tapped Robert on the head with her hoof.

“What? I’m a human, as Twilight told me before you arrived, my species cannot absorb, refine, or generate our own magic.” Robert said gesturing to Twilight.

“I said in normal circumstances.” Twilight said in defense.

“What’s abnormal about my case?” Robert said in confusion.

“You see, um what is your name?” Celestia said with a slight embarrassing blush.

“Oberst Robert Johansson of the German Wehrmacht.” Robert said with a salute as he figured she must be of some authority since he noticed guards at the door.

“Thank you, well you see Oberst Johansson; when Twilight healed your concussion and your broken rib, it left a bit of magic behind to help calm any swelling. But when she entered your mind to talk with you, she brought more.” Celesetia spoke before being interrupted.

“How’s that a problem?” Robert said.

“Well typically when a pony is injured and needs a bit of magical medical attention, it doesn’t affect them since all ponies absorb magic. But in your case, you’re not supposed to be able too. But when Twilight visited your subconscious, she inadvertently modified your body to accept magic.” Celestia said with a brief glare at her prized student.

“Um ok then, I now receive magic or generate or whatever. What’s the problem?” Robert said scratching his head.

“Well we cannot drain a human of magic, additionally since Twilight’s unicorn magic was the seed; you absorb magic as well as generate it. “ Celestia added.

“What do you mean by seed..” Robert said with a glare to Twilight who began scratching the ground nervously.

“You were empty of magical influence, so when her magic was used in mass quantity in your body; it adapted to it. She sprouted her own magic in you as a tree sprouts other trees. Being that you were the lone non-magically effected creature, it took root in you like air with a nearby vacuum.”

“So I have her magic in me? What is that mean?” Robert said as he began to worry.

“Nothing really, I would assume you may have a special magical connection with her seeing that your “magic” is hers and vice-versa. But since it has never occurred before, I cannot say.” Celestia said with curiosity while attempting to explain.

“Sounds odd, but how is that a problem? I’m not going to be absorbed by her am I?” Robert said as he began concocting a plan to kill the room’s inhabitants and get out alive.

“Oh none of that, I can assure you of that since we have done studies in the past with non-intelligent creatures. The problem is we need to level your magic to a normal level, but the only way we can is if you are a pony.” Celestia responded.

“Oh that’s a relief, one moment what was that last part?” Robert sighed in relief before tensing up again.

“We have to temporarily turn you into a unicorn so we can help you reduce your internal magic reserve. That’s all.” Celestia explained while she gestured to her sister to ready the spell’s activation area outside.

“That’s it! That’s it! Your telling me that I have to turn into an equine for some amount of time so you can fix the problem your student created. No thank you, I can deal with the headaches!” Robert yelled as he pushed by Applejack and Fluttershy to leave.

“The headaches are only the start Oberst, the magic will kill you with its fever, you nearly died just yesterday night.”
Celestia pleaded.

“That would explain why I was naked, but why was I left naked?” Robert inquired back.

“Well um, we had to study your anatomy to see if the transformation spell could work.” Celestia said with a slight blush.

“Oh great, I had a bunch of horse foolin with me while I was out cold….” Robert retorted with an annoyed tone of voice.

“Oh we had none of that Oberst, but would you please come outside, the spell will wear off as soon as you would like. Well after a day at least.” Celestia said attempting to explain herself to the fuming Oberst.

“Fine, I’ll do your weird operation, but in 24 hrs I demand to be human again, or by God I’ll kill you all!” Robert yelled as he now approached Celestia, “starting with you….”

“I promise Oberst Johansson, nothing bad shall occur to you, we may even be able to fix your knee.” Celestia said pointing at his swollen knee.

“What do you mean?” Robert inquired.

“Well the anatomical studies we did overnight showed us that you have a terrible injury to your knee due to fragments left in there, we can remove them.” Celestia said pointing to his knee.

“Well, I guess that would be helpful.” Robert retorted as he began thinking about being able to run again without needing to
lay in bed for a week due to sheer pain the fragments could cause. “Fine, hit me then, but make I am not pink.”

“Alright, I’ll be sure Oberst. Luna he is ready.” Celestia yelled out to her sister.

The Mane 6 followed Robert and Celestia outside to an odd assortment of objects and items along with three large gems.

“Those look tasty” Spike said as his mouth began to water.

“Those are beautiful.” Rarity added as her eyes grew wide.

“Ready Oberst?” Celestia yelled over the now humming gems.

“Ja!” Robert yelled back.

“We may proceed sister?” Luna yelled.

“Yes!” Celestia yelled back.

Then with a massive light with assorted gem colors blinding the other ponies a loud yell was heard and then sheer silence.

“Oh my, did he, did he die?” Fluttershy said with her eyes about to cry.

With that the smoke began to clear as Rainbow flew in a tight circle to blow it all away.

“I’m not that easy to kill you know….” a gray unicorn replied from the center of the now shattered gems. “Now where’s my officer’s cap?”

Hooved and ready!

Fluttershy’s House

“What’s the matter with all of you? You look like you’ve seen an enemy tank.” Robert said as he walked back into
Fluttershy’s tree-house.

Robert then rummaged through his stuff until it dawned on him that he hadn’t brought his hat, but rather his helmet.

“Anyone know where some clothes are for a male pony?” Robert said yelling outside.

“Rarity, I think that’s your cue.” Twilight told Rarity as she jabbed her out of her awe.

“But darling, what can we give him to wear? I rarely make colt’s clothing.” Rarity said still love struck.

“What are you ponies chatting about out there? Do I need to head to town myself to get anything done around here?” Robert said poking his head over the window sill.

“Darling I can go and retrieve you some garments, but I must know your size.” Rarity said with a blush.

“Fine,” Robert said as he took a table cloth out of the pantry and attempted to drape It over his back with his hooves. “one moment ladies.”

Robert walked out with his helmet oddly placed upon his head along with a table cloth draped across his back.

“Remember our deal Princess, I shall see you tomorrow afternoon with the antidote.” Robert said as he walked toward Rarity and the others.

“Actually thou human-form will be achieved by another spell.” Luna replied to the officer’s reminder.

“As long as I don’t have to stay like this…” Robert said rolling his eyes.

“Do not worry Oberst, we shall return you to your past state as soon as we possibly can.” Celestia said with reassurance.

“I sure hope so, for your sake that is…” Robert said with an underlying threat causing Rainbow Dash to get tense.

“Yes, as you said before Oberst. I know of your threat and I can assure you that you will not have to act on it.” Celestia said with a smile.

While Robert discussed additional information with the princesses; Rainbow Dash walked over to Applejack. Rainbow Dash leaned over to Applejack’s ear and whispered “How does she know of this threat? Should we get him?”

“Ah guess you hadn’t been listen for the past couple hours there sugar cube?” Applejack answered.

“What do you mean by that? I’m always paying attention.” Rainbow said putting her hoof down with authority.

“Then why didn’t ya know about the threat?” Applejack retorted.

“I, uh, I, uh, look there’s a flying apple tree.” stammered Rainbow Dash as she pointed to the sky and then retreat hurriedly behind the other Mane 6.

“Dashie’s head sure is in the clouds… all that arguing with the human musta wore her out.” Applejack said to herself.

Meanwhile Rainbow began pondering about the larger tanks the Oberst had mentioned to quickly cover up her strange attraction to the gray pony.

“Is it that bad?” said Robert noticing all the blushes among the crowd of ponies outside the door. “At least your que…Princess Celestia doesn’t think I look like a walking table.”

“Let me help you with that Oberst Johansson,” Celestia said as she transformed the table cloth into a grey cloak. “is that better?”

“Thank you, I shall see you two tomorrow at eighteen hundred.” Robert said as his emotion went back to a serious tone. “I guess I won’t have to receive any clothes from you, white pony.” With that the two princesses boarded a larger chariot and began heading back to Canterlot.

“Rarity darling, and I can still patch up your uniform if you would like.” Rarity said as she gestured to the house.

“I guess….. “ Robert replied.

“Wonderful, I’ll have them done before you are a human again.” Rarity said as Fluttershy’s door was magically opened. Then a holey uniform floated out of the house with a magical aura around it.

“Now what am I needing to do Miss Sparkle? That is to get rid of the overstocked magic.” Robert said tapping his hoof impatiently on the ground.
“Well, you need to use your magic; I’ll teach you how to operate it.” Twilight responded as her eyes lit up since she, for once, would be the teacher.

“Alright, I’m still not very trusting in this whole magic idea…. Talking, intelligent, colorful ponies is already unfathomable. Magic being “real” is like saying that tree is a cow and expecting me to believe it.” Robert responded as he skeptically looked at Twilight.

“Once you’ve used it, magic won’t seem so farfetched.” Twilight said trying to open Robert’s mind to magic.

“Oh, I guess we’ll see who’s right.” Robert answered. “As for the rest of you, thank you for your food, help, and company. But I will no longer need your assistance.” Robert said attempting to leave.

“But what about your “Welcome to Equestria/Ponyville/Fluttershy’s House Party”!” popped in Pinkie appearing in front of Robert.

“How’d you, umm no thank you mam, I have no need for a party.” Robert said passing Pinkie Pie on the road.

“Where are you going silly? Oh and you can call me Pinkie Pie, or Pinkie. Making all my friends smile is what I love to do.” Pinkie said hopping up and down to the Oberst’s left.

“Ponyville…” Robert replied.

“Ponyville’s that way silly.” Pinkie said pointing the other direction.

“Oh, well I thank you then. Now please leave me be……” Robert said before being cut off by a wagon. “Where’d that c…..”

“It’s my welcome wagon!” Pinkie replied before breaking out into song.

Welcome welcome welcome
A fine welcome to you

“Ah you don’t….” Robert attempted to interrupt.

Welcome welcome welcome I say how do you do?

“I still have a……” again he tried

Welcome welcome welcome
I say hip hip hurray

“I still have headache you know.” he finally finished saying.

“Oh yeah. Sorry Robert.” Pinkie said with a frown as she attempted to turn off the wagon.

Suddenly a ding came from wagon and a cake popped out of the oven on a massive pan. Then a shout of whistles unleashed a shower of confetti coating Robert and Pinkie.

“Hey it looks like I remembered this time.” Pinkie commented.

“What was that?” Robert asked in response.

“It’s a wagon silly, I am very sorry for hurting your feelings, maybe some cake will make you happy.” Pinkie said cutting a piece of cake.

“Actually I meant, oh never mind. I guess that cake does look pretty good.” Robert said succumbing to his growling stomach.

Pinkie then handed Robert the slice of cake on a plate to which he lifted his hoof and was unhappy.

“How am I supposed to use a fork without fingers to hold it?” Robert glanced over to Pinkie.

“Forks aren’t needed, just use your hoof and pick it up.” Pinkie said smiling as she devoured a piece of cake.

“But I have nothing to hold it with. It’s just a hoof.” Robert replied puzzled as he looked at his hoof.

“Don’t worry about it, it works. Not sure why though……” Pinkie said as she trailed off into deep thought briefly. “Don’t just stand there, come join us girls.” Pinkie said in between bites.

Robert looked down at the cake and reached for it as if he still had his hands, and somehow the cake was grasped by a joint in the hoof near the end. He was sure horses didn’t have one from where he was from but all this thought was broken as he took a bite of cake.

“Woh, this cake is….. is……. is good.” Robert stammered as he regained his serious posture. “Very good cake Miss Pie.”

“Thank you, but I like to be called Pinkie or Pinkie Pie.” she replied with a massive smile.

“Alright then Pinkie Pie, thank you for the welcoming, but I must get my basic training in this so called magic.” the Oberst said as he attempted to make air-quotes with his hooves.

The Mane 6 and Robert then finished up their eating of the cake before they went their separate ways.

Meanwhile at Twilight’s House/Library

“I hate being sent home early to make sure other ponies can access the library.” Spike said with a huff as he entered the door.

The sound of wings could be heard as he walked in and he was greeted by an owl.

“Whoo”

“Oh hi Owloysius.” Spike said with a quick wave.

“Whoo”

“You” Spike replied.

“Whoo Whoo”

“You, oh, what’s the matter?” Spike said as he escaped an endless cycle of questions and answers.

“Whoo Whoo Whoo” said the owl before heading into the backroom.

“Where are you going Owloysius?” shouted Spike at the now leaving feathered friend.
Suddenly there was a crash and a bang along with a bit of smoke as Spike entered the backroom.

“What did you do!” Spike yelled as he saw a mess of books strewn across the floor.

“Whoo”

“Hey, what are you doing now?” yelled Spike as Owloyisius knocked a pile of books down revealing a lighter blue unicorn pony with a white mane. “What are you doing here?” Spike said with authority as he attempted to look big. “Didn’t Twilight teach you enough, when she saved your hide from the Ursa Minor?”

“I, know nothing of which you speak young dragon, but since you do appear familiar with this feathered nuisance, would you mind taking him away.” Trixie said as she floated three more books to her side.

“The bird is a nuisance, you’re the nuisance! Get out of Twilight’s library!” Spike shouted while holding up a scroll like a sword.

“That is no way to treat a guest young dragon, I am only here seeking information on the present date along with medical information regarding amnesia.” Trixie said without any real show of fear.

“It’s December 15th 2012” Spike responded as he rolled his eyes.

“It can’t be, it’s still 2009, it has to be!” Trixie yelled as she began to look nervous.

Spike almost began to laugh at the showmare’s loss of time but stopped when Trixie began to cry.

“I lost three years of my life……” Trixie said weeping onto the cover of a book titled “Lean on Me”

“Umm umm it’ll be ok?” Spike said as he walked over to the sad showmare and patted her head.

“How can I impress my family now? My Dad wanted me to join the family business in operating the theater, why didn’t I just stay?” Trixie lamented as she grabbed Spike like a doll and squeezed him.

“Um, I can…….can’t breathe Trixie.” Spike choked out as Trixie held tight to the small dragon before letting go.

“I apologize young one.” Trixie stood up and said. “I must keep my cool for I am The Great and Powerful Trixie.”

“Would you like some tea? Twilight always likes a cup when she reads.” Spike asked as he looked up to the blue pony.

“Tea would be much appreciated, two sugars please.” Trixie said as she sat back down and wiped away a few more tears.

“Ok then. Oh and the books on ammnnia is over in the front room under A, I think.” Spike said pointing to the front room.

“Oh, how did I miss that, thank you young dragon.” Trixie replied as she got up and trotted over to the shelves.

Road to Ponyville

“What sort of books on history do you hold in your library, I am assuming it holds many books right?” Robert said as he continued lifting rocks along the path.

“Keep lifting and dropping those rocks your doing great! And yes, we have many history books too.” Twilight said in response.

“Good, I’ll be very happy to overview this planet’s history.” he added.

The two continued their walk until they finally arrived at the library.

“Are all your houses trees? Or in trees? “ Robert said still focused on lifting and dropping the stone in his “magical” grip.

“No, just look around.” Twilight said as she practically ran into the door due to the laughter she got out of the question.

“I’m glad you enjoyed it…” Robert said sarcastically.

Twilight then opened the door and walked into her house.

“Spike, I’m home! The Oberst is here too.” Twilight said yelling up the stairs expecting Spike to be napping.

“Hi Twilight, I d…” Spike attempted to say before being cut off.

“Spike would you mind making some tea? I have six hours to teach a pony how to operate basic magic so he can rid of his extra magic.” Twilight said before beginning a long rant on different techniques she may use to accomplish her intended goal. Meanwhile Spike rolled his eyes and headed to the kitchen.

“Oh boy, she’s going to be in for a big surprise.” Spike whispered to himself as he thought about Twilight finding Trixie in her backroom, or even the guest bedroom adjacent to the backroom. “Maybe Rarity needs some comforting.” Spike said with a grin.

His train of thought though was interrupted when a large gray unicorn patted him on the shoulder.

“Um, little dragon, at least where I’m from, you don’t overflow your drinking cups.” Robert said nudging the seemingly lost dragon.

“Oh, holy guacamole, thank you human guy.” Spike said as he quickly shut off the faucet and dumped some excess water from the kettle.

“What was that all about?” Robert continued while Spike turned on the oven.

Spike began thinking, finally another man who isn’t related to Twilight’s friends. “Just thinking about a special pony.” Spike said as his eyes shaped into hearts.

“What?” Robert said bewildered.

“You know, a special pony…..” Spike said with a nudge and a wink.

“Hmm, I’m confused Spigot….” Robert responded before being corrected.

“It’s Spike.” Spike said defensively.

“Spike then, I am lost on what you mean by a special pony. Do you mean a mentally troubled patient? Maybe a family member like Twilight appears to be..” Robert paused pondering on what the dragon was hinting at. I wouldn’t personally call my parents special people, I would call them my parents…. With that Robert began to sob on that thought.

“Uh, what’s wrong , Oberst Yohandsen?” Spike asked as he became puzzled by yet another spontaneous sobbing.

“Nothing…just my allergies are getting to me… may I ask what are you referring to by special pony?” Robert said wiping a couple tears from his eyes.

“You know, like a girlfriend.” Spike said with another nudge.

“Huh, but you’re a dragon. Or is pony just what they say here instead of body or one or whatnot.” Robert said thinking back to all the phrases he had heard used by the ponies.

“No, I mean a pony, the most beautiful pony to walk in Equestria.” Spike replied as he began to hover.

“But, um you’re a dragon…..” Robert added with much confusion in his head.

“Yes, but I’ll find a way for her to love me.” Spike said with a determined face.

“Oh, good luck I guess then…” Robert said before being interrupted by a whistle from the tea kettle.

“Yay, tea!” Twilight squealed from the front room.

“I would move if I were you.” Spike said to Robert while gesturing to the table.

“What do you mean Spike?” Robert responded.

Suddenly a purple blur shot through the swinging door and bowled over the gray stallion attempting to move.
“That’s why...” Spike said with a small laugh.

“Aaah” the two unicorns yelled in unison as they toppled head over hoof into the cabinet.

“Sorry about that Oberst Johansson.” Twilight replied sheepishly with a blush.

“What’s the rush? Does this always happen Spike?” Robert said looking bewildered and put his hood on his head to stop his head from throbbing.

“Only when she’s been up more than a day straight…” Spike commented. “Also this is her favorite tea.”

“Oh, what flavor is this tea?” asked the officer pony as he thought back to his times in London with the many smells of assorted teas.

“Lilly and tulip spiced black tea with a hint of lemon.” Spike said with pride. “I invented it myself.”

“Yeah, when you dropped the flowers I meant to present on, into my tea.” Twilight said with a giggle.

“Well I did invent it!” Spike replied defensively only getting another grin from Twilight.

“If you don’t mind me interrupting your personal history lesson, I would like to get to work. And did you say flowers?” Robert said with a less than interested look.

“Yes, why do you ask… oh, well us ponies eat many sorts of flowers along with other greens.” Twilight said as her voice switched back to that of a teacher.

“Oh, well I guess I would like mine just hinted with lemon.” Robert said just imagining what a flower could do to his human stomach. (I know not much but it sounds much worse)

“Alright then, Spike make sure…” Twilight before Spike cut her off with an abrupt “I know, I know”

The trio of tea drinkers then proceeded to train and explain the skeptical Oberst Robert in the ways of magic. Spike though was less enthused being that he knew he would replace the rock at some point.
Meanwhile a lighter blue pony sat in the guest bedroom reading multiple books for information regarding amnesia.

“I’m starting to think they forgot to add it in this dictionary…” Trixie said with sarcasm along with annoyance.

December 15th 1943 Dregen, German held Austria

“Heil Hitler” saluted a group of SS scouts.

“Heil Hitler! All but the leader of this squad is to leave.” returned the SS officer Oberst Fransheim.

“It would appear that the Wehrmacht officer has gone into the town of ponies sir!” one of them spoke up.

“Good, this gives us a chance to begin setting up a base there. Did you find any caves?” Fransheim questioned as he pointed to the local map generated from what the scouts knew of Equestria.

“Here and here sir, this one appears to skinny to fit a tank though.” the soldier replied with haste.

“Good, send a regiment and clear out the cave of threats. Then send someone back for the supplies.” Fransheim said as he gestured to the map pointing to certain locations.

“Sir, what if Oberst Johansson sees us.” the soldier asked.

“Tell him the portal is back up for a little while, we’re just returning his food.” Oberst Fransheim replied.

“Yes sir!” the soldier

“Heil Hitler!”

The soldier then met up with his squad and they grabbed the officer in charge of a regiment and relayed the orders. Then the Regimentskommandeur informed his 3,000 men and marched them through the freshly reopened portal.

Everfree Forest

3,000 soldiers marched to the cave’s location which had been tasked for them to clear. When they arrived they sent in a scouting party to check out the cave. After about fifteen minutes they then returned with their report.

“Sir, you aren’t going to believe this.” replied the scout.

“What is it soldier” replied the Regimentskommandeur.

“There’s gems in the cave sir.” The soldier said showing the one in his hand.

“Gems, how many?” inquired the Regimentskommandeur.

“A lot sir, so many we cannot even see the top of the pile.” commented the scout as he took another out of his pocket. “They are of assorted colors and sizes.”

“Is it clear?” the officer replied.

“Yes sir! There’s nothing in the cave except these gems.” the soldier said with much confidence.

“How far back did you go?” inquired the officer again.

“At least 500 meters sir.” the soldier responded.

“Alright then, tell the messengers of this news so we can get some sort of transport. Also tell 1st Battalion to head in the cave and secure the area.” the officer gave orders.

“Yes sir!” replied the soldier before he went off to do his duties.

Deep inside the cave lurked something far more threatening than gems, a dragon.

Twilight’s house/library

“You’re doing a lot better Robert, let me get a book out of the back though so we can move on.” Twilight said praising the Oberst’s ability.

“Alright I guess, anything to get this done quicker.” Robert lied to his host. He truly did actually enjoy this for it had been the first truly relaxing thing e had done in years. Though magic seemed still very impossible to him, he couldn’t think of any logical or scientific explanation for the telekinesis he was now able to achieve. His thoughts were shattered by a scream.

“What the hay are you doing here, how did you get in here!” Twilight said yelling at the groggy Trixie who laid on the guest bed having fallen asleep from a long day.

“What?” Trixie replied still not awake.

“Spike! What is Trixie doing here?” she shouted again.

Spike scurried into the backroom and spotted the angry purple mare staring at him from the door of the guest bedroom.

“Um, well Twilight. She was trying to find information on some illness. She seemed really sad about whatever it was.” Spike said trying to cover up any trouble before it could get worse.

“What illness?” Twilight said calming down a bit.

“Amnesia.” Trixie replied coming out of her sleepy state slowly.

“Why would you need to look up such a problem?” Twilight pressed on expecting Trixie to attempt some sort of lie.

“I think I may have it.” Trixie said right off the bat, startling Twilight.

“Spike is this true?” Twilight turned back to the baby dragon.

“I think so, she thought It was 2009 still.” Spike said in response.

“Oh, well… “Twilight sarted before Robert interrupted her walking in the door.

“What’s all the commotion?” Robert said as he came through the door.

“An old “friend” of ours is in need of some help.” Twilight said putting emphasis on the word friend.

Then the light blue pony walked out of the room past Twilight and said, “Who’s the nice-looking colt?”

It then dawned on Robert, this Trixie was the same as the one who had attempted to kill him.

“The man who will end you!” Robert yelled as he reared up his front hooves and grabbed Trixie in his magic.

“What?” said the three others in the room in near perfect unison.

“She’s the one who tried to capture me! Now she will pay for her actions since I can’t trust your “police” can do any better than the morons in the SS.” yelled Robert as he began choking the showmare.

“I….don’t…… know…….who……you…..are.” gasped out Trixie as she grabbed at her throat.

“Stop that Oberst. Stop that Robert! You’re going to kill her!” Twilight yelled at Robert.

“That’s the point Miss Sparkle!” Robert yelled back in an acidic tone.

Burning Out

Much thanks for the comments. Also a thank you to Wanderer D; for giving me some helpful writing techniques.

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