Team Fortress 2: Operation Friendship

(Author’s Note: This is my very first fanfic, so any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy!)

Chapter 1

Redmond Mann sighed as he swirled his drink around in his glass. With the death of his brother Blutarch, he found himself devoid of anything to occupy his time with. He sat there staring at the wall when his secretary phoned him.

“Yes?” he asked in a bored voice.

“There’s somebody on line 1. A lady by the name of......Princess Celestia?” His secretary responded, slightly confused. Redmond brightened up immediately. Ever since his scientists had found ways to go between dimensions, he had been in contact with Princess Celestia of the land of Equestria, a world in which ponies were the dominant species.

“Transfer her if you please. Hello Princess, how might I be of assistance?” Redmond inquired.

“Hello Redmond, I’ve just been having a very rough week.” She responded in a weary voice.

“What seems to be the trouble?” He asked in a concerned tone.

“The war is going terribly. The griffins have already taken Stalliongrad, and they will reach Manehattan within the week at the rate this is going. My troops just aren’t strong enough to defeat them.”

“And what would you have me do about it?”

“You have said before that your team of mercenaries are the greatest team of warriors on Earth. I need your warriors to help me win this war.”

“With all due respect Princess, i see no reason for me to send RED team to help you win a war I have no part in.”

Celestia sighed. “I was afraid you would say that. In return, I will have my magicians grant you eternal life and youth.”

Redmond was taken by surprise by this. He could already theoretically live forever with the life extension machine built for him by Radigan Conagher, but it limited his activity. With eternal youth, he could do everything he used to be able to do as a younger man. “Celestia, you have a deal!” he responded excitedly. “I will have them in Equestria within a few hours.”

Celestia breathed a sigh of releif. “I am relived to hear you say that Redmond. I will expect your team soon. Good day Redmond”

“And to you as well Princess” said Redmond before hanging up. He then dialed up his secretary. “Secretary, have the RED team and in my office in 1 hour, and have the scientists fire up the inter-dimensional portal.”

“Yes sir”

Celestia was relieved. As much as she hated Redmond, his team of mercenaries was the only real hope she had left of winning the war. She turned to the nearest guard and said “Send a carriage to Ponyville to pick up Twilight Sparkle and her friends.”

“Yes Princess.” he replied, going forth to carry out his order. Celestia got out a quill and a scroll and began to write a letter to Twilight:

Dear Twilight Sparkle,

As I’m sure you are aware, the war is going poorly. I have hired a team of mercenaries from Earth to help us, but I’m not certain it will be enough. Therefore, as much as it pains me to do this, you and your friends have all been drafted, along with Spike and Applejack’s brother, Big Macintosh. A carriage will be at the library to pick you up in one hour, be ready.

Sincerely,

Princess Celestia

Celestia sent her message to Spike, then sat down. It was going to be a long day.

Twilight Sparkle was in the midst of re-shelving when Spike came over with a letter from the princess. “Whats this about?” she asked herself as she opened the letter. She read it carefully, then dropped it and hung her head.

“Whats wrong Twilight?” asked Spike.

“I’ve been drafted to fight in the war. So have all my friends. And you as well” she said in a worried tone.

“What do you mean, Twilight?” he asked, panic creeping into his voice.

“The Princess has ordered us to join the military, and we have about an hour to get everything ready. I need you to get Fluttershy from her cottage, and Applejack and Big Macintosh from Sweet Apple Acres and bring them straight back here. I’m going to go get Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow.”

It wasn’t long before everyone was  assembled in the library. “Alright everyone. You are all gathered here on account of an order from the Princess. We’ve been drafted, all six of us, plus Big Mac and Spike are going to be picked up in an hour to go to Canterlot.” said Twilight. Around the room, everyponys faces  held an expression of shock, with the exception of Big Macintosh, who just raised an eyebrow.

“But what about my animals?” asked Fluttershy worriedly.

“And what about Granny Smith and Applebloom?” asked Applejack.

“I asked Zecora if she could watch your animals. And as for Apple Bloom and Granny Smith, Cheerilee agreed to watch them. Now get ready, the carriage will be here soon.” As if on cue, the carriage pulled up in front of the library. “Well” Twilight said nervously, “I guess its time to leave” They all slowly boarded the carriage, and it took off. The ride to Canterlot was a quiet affair. Fluttershy was curled up in a ball on the floor shaking while Applejack was trying to calm her. Twilight and Rarity just sat silently in their seats staring at the floor, while Rainbow Dash was giving a feeble attempt to look brave. Pinkie Pie had lost her normally jubilant attitude, and her mane was beginning to deflate. The only one who didn’t look worried was Big Macintosh, who just stared out into the sky. After what seemed like ages, they arrived at Canterlot. They all looked up at the castle.

“I reckon we’re here” said Applejack.

“Eeyup”

The RED team was gathered in Redmonds office awaiting their assignment. After the destruction of the BLU team, RED had found themselves with nothing to do, and were excited at the prospect of a new mission. Redmond cleared his throat and said “Gentlemen, I have an assignment for you. A friend of mine in a far off land called Equestria requires assistance with a war and your mission is to assist in the war effort.”

“Now wait just a darn minute!” exclaimed the Engineer. “Where in the hell is this ‘Equestria’ place?”

“You will find out soon enough” said Redmond with a small smirk. “Now, whenever you are ready, step through that portal over there. Once on the other side, you are to obey the one they call Princess Celestia. Have I made myself clear?” asked Redmond. The team nodded slowly. “Good” Redmond pressed a button and the portal opened up.

“I have bad feeling about this......” muttered the Heavy.

“Aye” replied the Demoman, as they shuffled towards the portal. One by one they stepped through, and were greeted on the other side by a large white pony.