Team Fortress 2: Operation Friendship

(Author’s note: I really appreciate the comments, and I will try to slow down the story a little.)

Chapter 2

Twilight and her companions exited the carriage and began the long trek to the castle. For a while, nobody said anything. Twilight was the first to speak. “So what do you guys think about all of this?” she asked quietly.

“Ah don’t know. Ah mean, Ah’m all for helpin’ out Equestria an’ all, but Ah just wanna be back at Sweet Apple Acres with Apple Bloom an’ Granny Smith. Ah know its only bin an hour or so, but it seems like ages. And Ah may never see them again” said Applejack, who was beginning to tear up.

“Eeyup” said Big Macintosh sadly.

“I dont know much about this war stuff, but it doesn't sound like much fun. said Pinkie Pie, her mane lying flat and her eyes staring at the ground.

“Its not so much me I’m worried about, its Sweetie Belle. I don’t know what would happen to her if i didn’t come back” said Rarity, tears running down her face.

“Rainbow, what about you?” asked Twilight.

Rainbow Dash wasn’t paying attention. “Huh? Oh yeah.... No I’m not scared at all.” she said, giving a very unconvincing smile.

“Rainbow, it’s ok to be scared, we all are.” said Twilight.

“Alright, fine. I’m scared to death, happy?”

Twilight decided not to press the matter. “What about you Fluttershy? Fluttershy?” The yellow pegasus was curled up into a ball crying her eyes out. Applejack walked over to her and gave her a hug.

“Its ok, sugarcube, we’re gonna get through this together.” Applejack said softly, patting her on the back.

Wanting to change the subject, Twilight said “The princess mentioned hiring a group of mercenaries from a place called Earth. I’ve never heard of it before. I wonder who they are.”

They arrived at the castle doors. “I guess we’re about to find out...” said Applejack.

RED team just stared at the pony. It appeared to be female, and she had a horn and wings. Her rainbow mane seemed to be constantly moving. For a while, nobody said anything, RED team had looks of shock on their faces, while Celestia had a slightly amused smile. The Engineer was the first to speak. “What in the hell is goin’ on here?”

“Welcome to Equestria.” replied Celestia, her smile broadening. “You are the RED team I presume?”

“Aye. And just who the bloody hell are you?” asked the Demoman.

“I am Princess Celestia, and I will forgive your rudeness this time, but in the future I will have to ask that you treat me with respect.”

“Mmmph mmph mmph mmph mph mphmphmphmph?” asked the Pyro.

“Excuse me?”

“He asked where and what is this Equestria.” ,translated the Spy, “A question all of us would like answered.” The Spy pulled out a cigarette and lit it.

“An excellent question. When you walked through that portal, you were not just going somewhere else in your world, you entered a completely new universe. In this world the dominant species are ponies, not humans. Didn’t Redmond tell you that?”

“Nein. All we were told is that we were going to a place called Equestria, and that we were to be placed under the command of you.” said the Medic.

“Now wait just one bloody second. Are you telling me that we’re gonna be working with a bunch of bloody ponies!?” exclaimed the Sniper.

“Yes, and don’t make me tell you again to be respectful” warned Celestia.

“Or what? What are you gonna do about it?” challenged the Scout.

Celestia frowned. Her horn began to glow and Scout was sent flying across the room and slammed into the wall. “That.” she stated simply. RED team looked at her in shock. “Alright, it would seem that we have to set some rules. Rule number one, you will treat me and all your superiors with respect. Secondly, you will not harm anything unless you have been given authority to do so. Finally, you will follow all orders without complaint. Have I made myself clear?” asked Celestia in authoritative tone. The RED team mumbled an affirmative. “I said, have I made myself clear?” she repeated louder.

“Yes ma’am” they all said.

“Good. Now medic, you should probably go check on Scout to make sure he isn’t hurt.” The Medic walked quickly over to the Scout and began checking up on him.

“So, what is first assignment?” asked the Heavy.

“Tomorrow you will be sent to Manehattan to help defend it against the Griffins.”

“What the hell is a Griffin?” asked Soldier in a gruff voice.

“Griffins are a combination of a lion and an eagle. They are very strong and very tough.” A royal guard walked up to Celestia and whispered something in her ear. “Ah, so they have arrived. Gentlemen, if you would follow me.” She led RED team into the entrance room. “RED team, I would like you to meet the ponies you will be working with.” She opened the door to revel 7 ponies and one small dragon.