The Violet Revolution

After an hour of walking through the battle torn city of Nieghzny, both Violetta and Kasimira reached the military encampment of the 11th Regiment. Violetta observed that the camp was completely full of tents and an occasional artillery piece. Stallions in black uniforms talking about their normal lives, while others, about their eagerness for battle. She huddled against the nurse’s leg as she grew a certain fear of the tall stallions. Kasimira gave her a glance and saw the little filly hidden behind her leg. She giggled, even in the middle of war, Kasimira’s positive attitude could always find something innocent and cute.

“Follow me Violetta, we are approaching Colonel Firestarter’s tent.”

The little filly followed the cream colored mare as she entered the tent. She noticed that Kasimira raised her hoof in a respectful manner to her head; the young filly was left wondering why she did that?

“Salutations, Colonel Firestarter. Commander Hans Houfmann from the 24th Regiment has sent Intel concerning the Battle of Nieghzny,” Kasimira confidently handed over the letter. “Apart from that, I came for medicine for the injured soldiers we currently have.”

Colonel Firestarter was a large yellow coated Pegasus with an infernal mane; his confident look gave the impression of his self-determination and importance. Violetta wondered why his cutie mark was a burning torch. She was going to ask Kasimira, but the mare put her right hoof on the filly’s mouth.

“Excellent job, Nurse Kasimira, the medicine is in the large white tent with Doctor Friedrich. Please feel free to rest here…” he noticed the filly that was next to the mare. “Might I ask who that filly is, Nurse?”

Confidently Kasimira responded, “This young foal was found near our checkpoint, I cannot leave the poor, innocent filly to be killed in battle!”

“Nonetheless, she looks like one of the rebels’ kind; can you not see that she is an earth mare?”

Offended by the cold remark, Kasimira angrily added, “This is the reason they revolted in the first place! Even though I’m a unicorn, I know that all pony races are equal. Not because you have wings, does that make you superior to anypony! How can you be so harsh to this little filly? Can you not see the innocence in her beautiful blue eyes? You are a wicked stallion who has no heart, instead a rock.”

“Do not respond to me like that Nurse; remember that I am a colonel and you hold no say against my word. Just get what you came for and leave the encampment; I do not want to see you again!”

The stallion jumped of his chair and ventured outside the tent. Kasimira could feel the tears of the weeping filly running down her leg. She comforted the filly as they stepped out of the tent and made their way with Doctor Friedrich.

“Oh Violetta, do not listen to the ignorant stallion’s words, I know that one day everypony will know that we are all equal and fights like this won’t occur.”

The filly stopped crying and hugged the nurse. Kasimira’s cheeks blushed bright red, never in her life had she ever felt feelings like that towards a pony, not even her mother. The experience felt bonding and somewhat mother like, which Kasimira never felt.

The two of them approached a large white tent with a red cross on the side; it was quite similar to Kasimira’s cutie mark, except for the fact that it didn’t have two swords crossing.

As they entered the tent, Doctor Friedrich rushed over to the mare and deeply hugged her, somewhat clueless, Violetta could not understand exactly what was going on. This hug of unicorn and unicorn seemed bonding yet unusual, are they relatives or old friends? The answer was a surprise to Violetta.

“My dear Kasimira, it’s been a long time since I last saw you!” The White coated unicorn eagerly cried out of joy.

Kasimira was slightly breathless from such a strong hug,” Uh… Friedrich, could you please release me?”

“Oh, pardon me Kasimira, it’s just that I haven't seen you since we left Medical University in Manehattan. How has life treated you? Friedrich leaped in joy almost childlike.

“Well, everything has been going quite swell,” she said in ironic manner, “I just love war!”

“Huh, well, same goes here,” Hans relied understanding her sarcasm, “What a magnificent war we have? Well, what exactly are you doing in Nieghzny?

Kasimira lifted her ear, “Well, you see Friedrich, Celestia herself requested my conscription a few days after the November Revolts in the Slavhoov provinces of Equestria. I was in Manehattan when I received the letter, once I read it, I made my way to the military base and I was flown to Stalliongrad.”

Friedrich was surprised by such a lengthy response, “Well, that’s quite a story, even though you didn’t ask, I volunteered myself for the Equestrian Red Cross and I was appointed official doctor of the 10th-15th regiments.”

“Ha ha, nice job Friedrich, I am glad for you position. Sorry to change subject but I require medicine for the 24th Regiment. We are low on medical supplies and Commander Hans Hoofmann sent me over to resupply our doctors.”

“Understood, I will help you pack, good question though, is that filly your daughter? I have never considered you the ‘I’m going to settle down’ type.”

Immediately Kasimira responded, “As a matter of fact, she is not my daughter and I still haven’t settled down. Violetta, please introduce yourself with Doctor Friedrich, an old friend of mine since magic kindergarten.”

Violetta hesitantly left the side of Kasimira, “H…h… hi, I… I… I’m Violetta.”

Slightly giggling Friedrich introduced himself, “Hello Violetta, what a beautiful name you have, just like your eyes. My name is Friedrich; it’s a pleasure meeting you!”

Violetta immediately retreated to the legs of Kasimira; it was obvious that the young mare was very shy. Nonetheless Kasimira had to leave the young filly alone as she started packing with Friedrich the medical supplies that were needed. Violetta took a nap while she waited for them to finish packing. After half an hour she was awoken by Kasimira as they have finished packing.

“Wake up Violetta, we are done and we must return to Nieghzny with Commander Hans.” Kasimira gave a big hug to Friedrich as she continued. “I thank you dearly my good friend, if Celestia wishes for it, I will see you at the end of this damned war!”

Friedrich handed over a small pistol to Kasimira, “This will insure your statement, regardless of what Celestia wishes. Remember that we will see each other when peace is made, good luck Kasimira, and farewell young Violetta.”

They dismissed themselves with a hoof shake as they made their way out of the tent.

“Let’s go Violetta, before the night befalls upon us and we be attacked by the EarPA. Help me carry this luggage please.”

Young Violetta picked up a backpack as they made their way back to Nieghzny in the even darker sky befalling the path.