StarCraft II: Wings of Harmony

Twilight’s Library 10:30 -  Equestrian Time

A loud knocking came from the door that led into the basement. It was followed by the sound of Twilight's voice.

“ Mr Findlay, Mr. Raynor it is time to wake up. The Princess  will be here soon and come up stairs I have breakfast for you.” said Twilight. Hearing the commotion finally got Tychus up who was in grumpy mood to start with.

“That purple horse just doesn’t know when to give me mah beauty sleep!” said Tychus as he slowly got up and rose from the bed. Jim was already awake and dressed in his usual outfit. He was eager to meet this Princess that Twilight had mentioned and finally get some clues as to why he was brought here and if he could return to his own reality.

“Come on Tychus lets head up stairs and meet this Princess of hers and find out what we’re doing here.”said Jim who was now heading towards the door and up into main room of the library he was followed by Tychus who only came along at the promise of food.

“Good morning Miss Sparkle, I suspect your Princess will be here soon” said Jim as he saw her pace in front of the door.

Twilight responded “Oh yes she will be here very soon. In the meantime Mr Raynor you and your friend can help yourself to small breakfast that I made for you. I’m not sure what you eat but  I took a guess. I hope you like it.”

Jim and Tychus walked in the kitchen and saw the small  banquet that sat in front of them. It consisted of scrambled eggs, bagels and a few muffins.

“Well this is not much but I suppose it will do for now.” said Jim as he sat down and helped himself to the assortment of items. He put together a small plate and left the rest for Tychus.

“About time I got me some grub as well” said Tychus as he too sat down and ate was left of the small breakfast that Twilight had made for them. The men finished what was left of the meal when a knocking came from the front door of the library.

“ Mr Raynor, Mr.  Findlay the Princess is here come out here introduce yourselves.”

yelled Twilight as she opened the door and the Princess walked in .The men did as they were told and rose from the table and emerged from the kitchen and entered the main room of the library what they saw starstruck them. They saw a big white alcorn with wings and a horn topped with a tiara and large flowing main that consisted of greens, blues and violets and a picture of a sun on her flank.

Tychus whispered over to Jim “What the hell is that...THING!” said Tychus.

Jim leaned back over and responded “Hell if I know but lets not piss it off.” said Jim

 Princess Celestia took notice of the strange creatures that stood before her and started to talk to them in her royally calm and soothing voice.

“ Hello Mr Raynor, Mr. Findlay my name is Princess Celestia  and I’m the ruler of  this land. You have already meet my faithful student Twilight and a few of her friends. They have told me some things about you but I would like to get to know you more. So I propose a game of questions an answer for an answer. Does this sound reasonable to you Mr. Raynor?” said Princess Celestia as she finished turned her head to look at Jim, hoping that he would respond to her. Tychus seeing what the white horse wanted leaned over to Jim and said.

“ I think it’s talking to you partener.” said Tychus as Jim stepped forward to address the Alicorn that stood in front of  him.

“ It is a pleasure to meet you ma'am and that proposal does sound very fair. Tychus and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have just as long as you do the same.” said Jim with a light tone as he looked on ward at the almost god like creature that he had just spoke to.

“Well first I would like to know how you came here and where you are from?” said Princess Celestia. Jim was quick to answer this simple question, as he desperately wanted to move on to his turn in this little game he had with the Princess.

Jim began “ Well Princess we are from place called Korhal in the Koprulu Sector and as far as how we got here it’s a mystery. All we know is our ship brought us here and we have no idea how to get back.” said Jim

“Your..ship?” asked a puzzled Twilight who look up to Jim for an answer.

“ The Hyperion. It is the interstellar starship we use to get around. When we came out of slipspace we were above a forest with small house benth us.” said Jim.

After hearing this Twilight galloped upstairs and retrieved the book that Fluttershy had drawn in. She came back downstairs and showed the Jim the drawing.

“Is this the Hyperion?” Twilight asked. Jim studied the sketch for a few seconds before he made out what is was.

“Yes that's her alright. I can show her to you later if you would like.” said Jim as he looked down at purple mare who looked back with the fascinated eyes.

“ Now I believe that I’m now owed an answer to a question.” said Jim who was growing impatient.

“As you are Mr. Raynor ask away.” replied  The Princess

“ Where are we and how do we get get back to our own reality?” asked Jim with his hopes held high that there just may be a way back. Plus, he really didn’t want to stay in a land filled with talking equine.

The Princess thought about this question for a time, not about the name of the place Jim was, but how she could help him get back to this “Korhal”. It took her a few more moments to respond to this question.

“ I do believe that there is way back to your  “Korhal” but that is either lost or ancient magic, so I’m afraid you will have to stay here for some time until my sister and I can work out a way to help you.  As to where you are this land is Equestria it is a magical place with wondrous creatures and places. You and your associates are free to travel freely just as long as you stay out of trouble”. said Princess. Jim was just about to say something more when a scroll appeared in the middle the of the room, it was surrounded by a dark blue hue. The hue faded and the scroll  plopped on the ground. Celestia levitated the letter over and read it.

My Sister,

There is a matter of some urgency regarding an unidentifiable creature of unknown origin and  intent. The guard said it was found on the outskirts of Appaloosa by some passing travelers. Please return to the castle when you can.

Luna

Not wanting to cause need for alarm Celestia remained calm and said.

“ Mr Raynor, Mr Findlay and Twilight Luna has brought a matter of importance to my attention and I need to return to the castle. Twilight I’m placing Jim and Tychus in your care should they cause any trouble report it to me, and do show them around and introduce them to the rest of your friends. As for our guests they are free to travel where they please. Mr Raynor Mr. Findlay, it has been nice to meet you and I hope we can talk in the future.” said Princess  Celestia as she made her way to the to the door and exited. The goddess climbed back in her carriage and was flown back to Canterlot.

“Well so much for getting answers!” said Tychus, still feeling a bit in the dark about this new place he would have to live in, yet Twilight was there to reassure him.

“Not to worry Mr. Findlay I’m sure that you will have another chance to talk with the Princess. But I would be happy to answer any more question that you may have.” said Twilight

The group was just about to sit down, when a loud static came over Jim’s commutator. From  it came Matt’s voice.

“ Commander this is the Hyperion. Are you receiving us?” Matt said as his voice came through with a bit of static.

 “Reading you loud and clear Matt, what do you have for me?” said Jim who was delighted to hear from Matt.

“I got your report and I must say this world does seem a bit out of the ordinary. Then again we are no strangers to the odd, sir.” said Matt.  Jim was wondering if this would be a good time to let Matt in on what was happening since the last time they saw each other. He gave some thought to this for some time before coming to a conclusion.

“Matt I need you surface side ASAP I have got some one I think you should meet and besides, when was the last time you had a shore leave?” said Jim trying to persuade his friend to come and see the new world that was inhabited by talking equine.

Matt was quick to respond to Jim’s question “ It has been some time since my last shore leave, and seeing that we may be here for some time but I suppose it would not hurt to look around. I can have a Medevac over there in a few minutes.” said Matt

“Got it Matt, sending you cooradients. See you in a few minutes.” said Jim as he put away the device and sat down in a chair that just barely fit him. Twilight was seated directly across from him with Tychus on his left.

“So, Twilight is there anything you can tell us about Equestria, like its history perhaps?”Asked Jim, hoping that he could learn something more about this land.

“I would be happy to!” said Twilight with excitement. Jim and Tychus got ready for the History lesson as Twilight started.

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 Twilight’s Library  11:00 -  Equestrian Time

Twilight was now finishing up how Nightmare Moon had returned and how her friends and her

stopped the goddess of night and brought Celestia’s sister luna back from a 1,000 year banishment to the moon, when a loud whirring came from outside the library, followed next by footsteps and then a knocking at the door.

“Ah, that must be Matt.” said Jim as he got up to answer the door. This stopped Twilights history lesson, as she wanted to know who was at her door.

“Jim who is that?” asked Twilight.

“ It is a friend of mine. His name is Matt Horner and we go way back. I trust this man with my life.”said Jim as walked over to the door and opened it to see that captain standing there waiting to be let in, but Jim wanted to tell him something first.

“ Now Matt the inhabitants of this planet are a bit different so I don’t expect you to understand right way but rest assured that it will all be explained to you.” said Jim

“Understood Sir” replied Matt as Jim let him in. Matt looked around the room only to see a purple unicorn sitting in chair next to Jim. Matt looked on with a face of puzzlement as to why his friend had taken up living with such a strange creature. Jim started to explain the situation to Matt.

“ Matt from what I have been told these ‘ponies’ are the inhabitants of this land. I have met with their ruler and she has told me that there is way back to our reality but it will take time so we may be here for a long time. However my friend here has agreed to take us in and show the town to us. Her name is-well she can introduce herself.” said Jim as he sat back down. Twilight rose to introduce herself to the new creature standing in the middle of her home.

“ Hello Mr.Horner my name is Twilight and it is honor to meet you. I’m more than happy to show you and friends around Ponyville and it has been a pleasure to come to know all three of you.” Twilight said. Matt’s expression changed for puzzlement to bewilderment as he heard the purple unicorn speak.

“Th-That horse ju-just talked !” said Matt who took a step back and tried to comprehend what was happening.

“ That horse happens to be a PONY” corrected Twilight. Tychus, having been on his best behavior, got up from the small chair and confronted the bewildered captain, laughing while he did it.

“ Oh partner you should see the look on your face, priceless. As for the talking “pony” you get used to it and I think that normal physics have also been thrown out the door as well.”said Tychus, accounting for the wolf incident.

“ I need to go for a LONG walk.”said Matt, as still tried to wrap his head around the idea of talking ponies.

“  I  think that it is time we left the confines of the library and Twilight showed us around and properly introduced us to her friends.”said Jim as he too wanted to explore this new world. He got up and headed for the front door.

“ Oh great, more talking ponies.” Said Matt as he followed Jim out the door with Tychus behind him.

The men and the mare stepped  out of the library onto the main street of Ponyville.

“So Twilight which one of your friends should we meet first?” asked Matt who had now gotten over talking pony episode and felt comfortable to ask the purple pony a question.

“Well I think I should take you to meet Rainbow Dash. I think you guys may like her.” said Twilight

“Then that is where we'll start” said Jim.

“Hey purple horse is there any where in this town where a man can get a drink?” asked Tychus as Twilight looked up at him with piercing eyes

“My name is Twilight and I’m not a horse I’m a pony and yes there is Deadmare’s Port it is just down the way you can’t miss it.” said Twilight, pointing her hoof in the right direction for Tychus to follow, and he walked off in direction that Twilight was pointing toward.

“Well thats the last of him we will see for today.” said Matt, who was well aware of Tychus drinking habits.

“Are you sure he’ll be alright on his own? asked Twilight

“Yeah just as long as their supply of drink hold out till we get back.” said Jim, chuckling a bit.

The trio walked down the street as everypony looked back at them. Some ponies looked on with wonder and curiosity others with horror and distrust. Seeing all the faces stare at them made Matt uncomfortable, and so begged the question to Twilight

“Twilight why are all these ponies staring at us?” Asked Matt

Twilight answered with the best of her knowledge “ Well Matt your type have hardly ever been seen in Ponyville, however we do have creatures like you, but they live across the Equestrian sea.” answered Twilight. They pushed onto outskirts of ponyville as the came to open fields and rolling hills with dirt paths running through it. By now both men were growing tired of walking, and Twilight could see it in their faces.

“Not to worry gentlemen, it is not much further” Said Twilight “ In fact, there it is.” pointing a hoof to the floating house.

Matt saw this and instantly commented on it “ I guess Tychus was right saying that physics do not apply here.” said Matt as he saw the floating cloud house.

The group approached  Rainbow’s home as Twilight yelled up to her.

“Rainbow I got some friends I want you meet!” said Twilight.

There was a pause before any answer came from the window

“ Are those the aliens we meet in the forest last time?” said Rainbow Dash, as she peeked out her window, to see Jim and Matt standing below her house.

“ Come on down here Rainbow and meet them. They're very nice and maybe will show us around their spaceship later.” said Twilight as she tried  to coxe Rainbow down.

“Did you say SPACESHIP?” asked Rainbow lifting an eyebrow.

Jim responded to the question “ Yes Rainbow Dash ,you and Twilight both can have a tour of the ship if you come down and introduce yourself to Matt” Jim said.

“Ohh My gosh, Ohh My Gosh!”said Rainbow Dash in excitement as she flew down to meet Jim and Matt.

“The names Rainbow Dash and I’m the fastest and BEST Flyer in Equestria and I can’t believe that i’m meeting actual aliens. So do you guy have laser guns and have space adventures?”she asked.

Jim responded “ Yes we do.” Jim said. Matt however was questioning just how fast and good of a flyer this pegus was.

“Hey Rainbow, I know some thing that could fly faster than you!” said Matt

“ Now Matt don’t tempt her.” warned Twilight

“Yeah, I know that I’m FASTER!” argued Rainbow

Matt stood there laughing to himself. “Then lets prove it”. said Matt

“ You're on” proudly said Rainbow Dash

Matt took his commutator and haled the Hyperion.

“ Hyperion this is  the captain, we are coming back with some guests. Also have a viking ready I have someone here who thinks they can out do our pilots.” said Matt

There was a reply “Roger Captain sending a Medivac to you now” said an unknown voice.

It was not long before a whirring noisewas heard, and a Medivac was seen coming over head.

The Medivac landed, and Jim and Matt were just about to climb inside when Twilight said something.

“What is that thing?” asked Twilight

“This is a type of transport. It is going to take us to my spaceship.” Said Jim

Hearing the word spaceship immediately caused Rainbow to zoom in side and find a seat, who was hesitantly followed by Twilight as she too found a place along with Jim And Matt.

The Medivac took off and set a course to the Hyperion.

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Hyperion landing site 1:30 - Surface Time

    The Medivac landed and all of its occupants exited. Rainbow got her first looks at all the new machines and alien tech that now surrounded her.

“ So Awesome” squealed Rainbow, as she saw Siege Tanks, Firebats, and Vikings move around the site, just as maires where setting up camp and a few small defenses.

“Oh the advances we could make with your technology” Said Twilight.

“Well then come on Twilight, and I can show you the lab.” said Jim, he could see that Twilight was one of science.

“You have a laboratory!?.” asked Twilight

“Yes we do now come along before I change my mind.” said Jim as Twilight came trotting after him. Just before the two took the ramp up to Hyperion Jim called back to Matt.

“ Hey Matt after you finish your little bet with Rainbow, you are more than welcome to join us up in the lab.” said Jim, as he turned and walked up into Hyperion.

Matt called back “Will do.” He turned to face Rainbow as one of the viking pilots walked over.

“Is this thing that I’m going to race today?” asked the pilot.

“Hey I’m not a thing, I’m a pegasus, and I’m going to prove to you all that I’m the fastest one here!” declared Rainbow Dash.

“We’ll see about that. Now where do want this rase to go to?”asked Matt.

Rainbow took her time to answer this “How about to my house and back” said Rainbow

“Sounds fair enough. I’ll go get ready.” said the pilot. He walked over to his viking, climbed inside and started it up.

Matt nudged Rainbow to look at the viking. “Watch this” he said pointing to the viking.

As if by magic Rainbow saw the walker transform in the a full fledged flying machine.

“ THAT WAS AWESOME”! she said then took her place by the Vikings side.

Matt found a flare gun to signal the start of the race.

He pulled the trigger,  the flare shot up in the air, and  both contestants took off in a flash of speed. They zoomed over the tops of the Everfree forest, as the Viking and Rainbow battled it out to see who would pull a head first. Rainbow came along side left side and taunted the pilot as she took off racing ahead with another burst of speed. Not wanting to be shown up, the pilot gunned the throttle and came up behind Rainbow on her right side, waving as he overtook her.

The two came up on Rainbow’s house and began a wide arc around it as they back to the straight away as the pilot maxed out the throttle. The Viking responded with another rush of speed as it passed the speed of sound producing a sonic boom.

Thinking that his victory was assured. “ The only way it can beat me now, is if it goes super sonic.” The pilot thought to himself, knowing that this was impossible. But then again, he was in a place where the laws of physics did not apply, and no sooner did he finish thinking this there came another loud boom as the he saw the multi colored streak pass by him and on to the finish line. “Impossible”, the pilot thought to himself.

Both Rainbow and the Viking came down and landed. Rainbow trotted over to Matt in victorious   stride.

“ I WIN!” said Rainbow Dash

“ As you did Rainbow, which means I have been proven wrong. Here is your prize.” said Matt, as he handed her a pair of golden wings on a pin.

“Well at least I know someone I can have fun with. Hey Matt what is the pilot's name anyway?” Rainbow asked.

“ His name is Captain Jack. Why don’t you go introduce yourself. I’m sure he will like you.” said Matt

“Ok.” said Rainbow as she trotted over to the Viking as Jack got down and Rainbow started a conversation with him as the both walked off leaving Matt alone.

“Better go see what Jim and Twilight are up to.” Matt thought as he walked up the ramp in to ship.

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  Hyperion Armory 2:30 - Surface Time

Jim lead twilight in to armory as Swann took notice of the Jim’s companion.

“Hey Hot Shot what have you got there?” asked Swann

Jim quickly explained that this was a land full of magic and talking ponies.

“Well that does seem like quite the adventure bu-” he was cut off by a marine who stormed in, and had a mare in his company. The mare herself was a unicorn, her coat was lime green with a gray and white mane, and she had a cutie mark of a harp.

 “Lyra how did you get here?”said Twilight who had recognized the mare. Lyra was frightened by the sight of the much larger humans that surrounded her.

“ I was just curious about the new creatures in ponyville, so I followed them here and found my way on board. They are also relative to my interests... I mean they have arms and legs. I wish that I could have arms and legs too.” responded  Lyra

Jim put some thought into this as normally he would have just thrown the mare off the ship at first sight but having Twilight with him persuaded him to do so otherwise.

“ Well if she really does want that feeling of arms and legs reckon we can oblige her. Swann bring over the smallest suit we’ve got.” said Jim

“ Alright, Hot Shot, but I don't see how a pony is compatible with one of our suits.” said Swann, as he brought over the smallest suits he could find and sat it down next to her.

“ All right Lyra, get inside and the suit will do the rest.” said Jim

Lyra did as she was told, she got inside the suit and it closed up around her. Lyra was now overcome with excitement now that her dream was about to come true.

“ what should we do first?” asked lyra who did not know where to start with her new found power

“Well lets start with closing the hand” said Jim

“All right but how do I do that?” asked Lyra. Jim had his entire life to figure out how his hands and legs worked and was not completely sure how to explain it.

“Well Lyra close your eyes and picture the hand closing” said Jim

Lyra closed her eyes and pictured the hand the closing. There came a whirring from the motors in the hand as it closed.

Lyra let out an audible squee, seeing what she had accomplished.

“ Good work Lyra, now try and move both arms, and then we will move on to walking.”

said Jim

Lyra was quick to get ahold of moving the arms, and soon she was grabbing objects around her Jim was impressed that a pony could catch on so quickly with the movements of the hands and arms, so he decided to have her try walking.

“Ok, Lyra, lets try walking just do what you did with the hand, and we can go from there.” said Jim

“Alright I’ll give it a shot” said lyra as she brought the left leg up, and was about to bring it down when she lost her balance and fell  flat on her face.

“ Are you alright?!” asked Jim, as he came running over.

“ Yes, I’m fine. Let's try again” said Lyra as she began to start the walking process, with Jim holding her hand the entire way. Lyra took small steps to get the feel for it, and as her confidence  grew so did her stride. Soon she was able let go of the security of Jim’s hand, and began to walk around the hanger by herself. After a few minutes of doing this, she moved on to running, which started off better than her first attempt at walking. Soon she was able to run at a reasonably fast pace. Seeing all this made Swann uneasy

“Hey, commander I think she’s had her fun now I don't want to run the risk of her breaking something.” said Swann

“I think you’re right. Lyra lets call it good for today” said Jim

“AWW” said Lyra, as she walked over and Swann got the suit off her.

“Now go on back to Ponyville, and maybe later Swann will let you get back inside the suit.” Jim

Lyra did as she was told and exited the armory, just as Matt passed her on the way in. He was greeted by Jim and Twilight.

“Hello Matt” they both said as Jim continued his thought.

“ I was think thinking that it was time we checked on Tychus and Fluttershy” said Jim

Twilight shared his opinion.

“ I think you’re right, Jim. Flutters should be awake, and your friend should have had his fill by now.” said Twilight.

“ I could do with a drink myself.” said Matt “ I’ll get a medivac ready”

“Must we travel in that confounded contraption again again? Besides, I have a much better way of getting around.”replied Twilight, as her horn started to glow.

“What do mean other wa-” Matt was cut off as the purple aura surrounded him and Jim, then suddenly having the feeling of going down the top a roller coaster, they were teleported to Ponyville.

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 Deadmare’s Port 4:30 - Equestrian Time

   After the men come to their senses and regained a sense of direction, Jim looked around and saw that he was in front of Deadmare’s Port Tavern with Matt beside him. He turned over to see Twilight.

“Never do that to me again.” said Jim, with effects of the teleportation still wearing off.

“ Well, lets go get Tychus” said Matt.

Before they could take another step, Tychus blew through the front doors, with a big red stallion in tow.

“Hey guyss wuts going on -hic-. I just been tell’n these here horses of the mah brave andventurs with the famous Jim Raynor -hic-. isn't that right Mac.” said Tychus, who was clearly drunk.

“‘Eeyup” said the red stallion

“Right,Twilight why don’t you take Tychus back to library, and Matt and I will stay here for a bit.”

“Sounds good to me” said Twilight, as she escorted the drunk back to the library.

Matt and Jim entered the bar, and as they did, they were greeted by every voice in the bar.

“Hey it those guys Tychus was talking about.” said the bartender

Jim sat down and ordered a drink.

“ Here you go. Tychus said a lot about how great you were, so I reckon the first few are on the house.” said the bartender

Jim took a drink and was amazed at how good it tasted. It was like apple cider with whiskey and the best thing to hit his lips all day and whatever it was, he liked it and ordered another.

Matt on the other hand took notice of a group of ponies that were playing cards and thought that it might be a good idea to join them seeing that it was just about to start. He started over, only to have Jim turn around and take note of where Matt was going.

“ Now, Matt, you know what happened last time to played cards, right?” asked Jim

“ Yes, sir, I do, but I don't think any of these ponies would do that.” said Matt as he sat down, bought in and, played a nice game of cards.