Friendship was magic: the Lunar Republic

It was around midnight when Luna entered her room, she was completely exhausted from her long day of planning, training, and reviewing newer projects and experiments created by Tesla. She walked over to her bed and sprawled herself across it. As she gazed up at the her ceiling, she counted each of the constellations she painted on from a few months ago. After a while, she felt like she had forgotten something important she was supposed to do, that's when she remembered the journal she was given by Leo.

She walked over to the simple, but elegant, oak desk that had been found in one of the crypts. On the top of it was a candle and its holder, and a small, leather book with the word "journal" on it. Using her magic, she lit the candle, took out a quill, and started writing her first entry.

9/5/1003

It has been about three months since we aquired our army and generals. After my speech, Tesla and Leo told us about the hourglass we had on our right shoulders, that they were a sign of our contract. Either than the raising of the army, Tesla teaching them about the newer weapons, Twilight asking the unicorns about magic, and the generals creating battle plan, It's been a very boring three months. I've been trying to reach some of the subjects in Equestria since all of this began. I was surprised that I was able to sway a small but substantial group so far. So far there are three or four in towns, while only about a dozen or two in the major cities. Though there are a few that I have asked Twilight about. One of them is currently in Manehatten, I asked Twilight about her and she said her name is Trixie. From her dreams, she seems a little insecure about herself and tends to talk in third person (like I'm one to talk). The other two are actually roommates in Ponyville. Both are muscians that anywhere else wouldn't even want to be in the same room let alone live in the same house. One is a celloist named Octavia. Twilight says her notes can bring a tear even to someof the most battle hardened stallions. The other is apparently something called a DJ. I've been told that her stage name is DJ-PON3, but she prefers the name Vinyl Scratch. I find it fascinating how friendships can grow even when it seems impossible between two ponies. I will have two contact these two some-

A loud but muffled explosion interrupted Luna and her writing. She felt a little dust from her ceiling lightly dust her mane. She lightly shook herself and was able to get most of dust out of her hair before continuing.

times. Speaking of which, I think I'll stop here for now. I've got to make sure one of my friends isn't going to blow us into the next century. He can be extremely annoying sometimes.

Luna closed her journal and blew out the candle. As she headed out her door and down her hallway, she was preparing a little 'speech' that would teach Tesla not to make any more explosions. Her room wasn't that far from the science department, so it only took a couple of minutes to get there, just enough time for her preparations.

When she approached the door with the words "Science labs" on it, she noticed that the door had almost been blown off its hinges. Luna could also see small plumes of smoke coming out from under the door. She let out a small sigh, preparing for her future headache. when Luna finally opened the door, she barely had enough time to dodge an oncoming stethescope that came flying towards. 'And so the headache begins.'

"I told you not to touch anything!" Tesla yelled at the ocean colored unicorn.

"Well I'm sorry, but you said to push the button! Smooth move by the way Mr. Scientist." Hydra slowly grew a small smile across her face.

"No, I didn't. All I said was for you to to check the chemicals, nothing about buttons whatsoever." Her smile quickly dissapeared.

Around the room there were multiple tables with test tubes, beakers, and other equipment you would find in a lab. In one corner of the room there was a small living area set up. Luna was fully aware of who it was. She looked at the two argueing unicorns before loudly coughing. Both of them looked up and were met by the gaze of an annoyed Alicorn.

" Ah Luna, how are you this evening?" Tesla asked as innocently as possible. Luna was obviously annoyed.

"I'm perfectly fine except for, hmm I don't know, THE EXPLOSION I HEARD!"

"OOooooooooooo you're in trouble." Hydra cooed.

" You're in trouble to, Hydra." Luna said

"Aawww."

"Now could someone tell me what all the explosions are for."

"Ah yes, those. Follow me if you will." Tesla reajusted his glasses, and motioned Luna to follow him.

Hydra and Luna folled Tesla into another interconnected room. It was alrge room that had a tall ceiling and a large bullseye on the floor. In front of them was a large sheet of glass that had clearly seen better days. Tesla handed the two mares hardhats before putting on his own.

"What Hydra and I have been doing is the past few months has been really complicated. She's been telling me how to manipulate water and other useful maritime skill. During a conversation we had I thought of a different way of flying, without the use of magic and wings." A blue earth pony walked out with two metal cylinders on his back. His eyes darted around the room while Tesla continued talking. "The idea is that by using hydraulic energy, we could create a small, compact engine that would allow non-pegasi to fly. It's practically a small jetpack."

"go on." Luna said, now intrigued.

"The jetpack has two fuel sources. The first is a compound made with two parts gasoline, one part petroleum, and one part magic, for longevity of course. The second fuel source draws water vapor from the air and acts as a hydro electric plant." He looked over at the blue earth pony and nodded. He looked at Tesla nervously.

"Do I have To?"

"Don't be such a baby, your getting paid for this anyway."

"I'm not getting paid at all."

"Quit your whining and start the jetpack already."

The earth pony got up and stood on his hind legs and pushed a small, red button on his shoulder strap. He started hovering a few feet off of the ground for a few minutes. He had a weak smile on his face, but it soon turned into a horrified expression as he lost control. He uncontrollably flew around the room before his face decided to become friends with the sheet of glass protecting Luna, Tesla, and Hydra. After a couple minutes, two soldiers came out with a stretcher and carried the earth pony out.

"As you can see, there still is one problem with it. It stays stable for a couple of minutes before becoming uncontrollable. I think it has to do with the hydraulic system being non-compatable. I was about to test this theory before SOMEBODY touched the button on the jetpack I was working on." Tesla acussingly looked at Hydra, she slightly blushed at this.

"What can I say, it was so tantalizing."

"Now as I was say-"

A guard suddenly burst through the door they came out of, panting heavily.

"General Luna, you need to come with me."

"What is it? What happened?" Luna asked worriedly.

"One of the soldiers was trying to get information in the nearby city, when he was ambushed by four soldiers."

"Is he alright?"

"Yes, but he was able to capture one of them. I was sent by General Patton to get you for the interrogation."

Luna took off the harhat and started following the guard.

"OOooo, a good old-fashioned interrogation, count me in. Hey Hydra, start up some popcorn."

Hydra let out an excited squeal as they all left the room.