Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, throne room

May 9, 3330 AD

0600 hours

It's morning. The Everfree Forrest is one of the few places in Equestria where a pony wouldn’t even think about sleeping for a night. Lance, Hilary and Amanda were a bit different. They’re not ponies but humans. Humans who are both restoring the ancient Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, but also repurposing it to help their needs. On the most sturdy roof, 6 large solar panels, each the same color as the tiles of the roof, are strategically placed. Two face the direction of the rising sun, while the other four face to where the sun sets. In the main throne room, there are several computers and other devices, each serving a different purposes, either as radar to warn the Meisters of incoming enemies or control the hundreds of security cameras that are placed all over the old castle. Hidden in the old dorms where the common place ponies used to sleep, wire defense missiles lay in wait, prepared for any enemy attack from the sky.

The two ancient thrones of Celestia and Luna are still at the center of the pedestal and placed next to one another. Whoever tied the two thrones together used something like duck tape, and placed pillows on the seats and one giant one over the arms so that someone could sit comfortably on them as if they were a single chair. Once he or she had done that, they must have also added some decoration to it, as from the back of the throne were now sticking out many spears, axes and swords that should have been laying in different parts of the castle on walls or next to decorative suits of armor. They even made new arms for the chair. Hanging up on the ceiling were ropes that must’ve been made from ancient, priceless tapestries. Even though a certain red eyed, blue unicorn colt never got into trouble for doing such a thing — since he got a royal pardon — no one had bothered to do anything about it yet. Celestia even found the changes amusing.

“What ruffian would do such a thing!?” Amanda demanded as she looked around the throne room. It looked like some fight took placed here several moths ago, but she couldn’t tell it apart from the natural damage and decay that the castle had suffered over the years. “When I get back later today, I’m going to first return those thrones to their former glory, and then I’ll get to work on the tapestries that were turned into tightropes. And if I find the barbarian that did this, I’m going to kick his sorry ass until he can't sit for a year!”

“Gee. Sounds like you’re already taken a liking to this place, huh Amanda?” A bubbly voice asked. It’s Hilary, disguised as a bright pink earth pony with a light pink mane, and three yellow balloons with smiling faces for a cutie mark. “You really should get ready to go. It’s a half hour walk to Ponyville and I need to get to the school by 7:30, and your train to Canterlot leaves in 30 minutes.”

“You’re right!” A panicking Amanda said as he necklace begins glowing. It turns her into a white unicorn with a bright purple mane, and a diamond surrounded by a needle and a thread for a cutie mark. “We need to get going!” Soon, the two girls leave the ancient castle, heading for the town not too far away.

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Ponyville, Equestria

Train station

Quintnary 9, 1035 ANM

6:25 a.m.

It was a quiet, calm morning for the residents of Ponyville. The birds singing, and several ponies opening their shops. But for one worrywart of a unicorn, he was panicking. It’s the only son of Princess Twilight Sparkle and Flash Sentry; Night Light, Jr (named after his grandfather). During the five years that have passed since he and his sister first meet Starfall, Night Light went through quit the growth spurt. Not only was he now a good foot taler than his sister, but he had also gained his cutie mark (an indigo and blue colored star with a white crescent moon behind it). He had also gained the attention of several young mares both in Ponyville and in Canterlot, but they were mostly interesting in him for his status of being a prince. But that’s not what he’s worried about. He’s worried because he’s running last. “I’m gonna be late! No! I am late. I’m late! I’m late!” The panicking Night Light said to himself as he runs to the Ponyville Train Station!

He had overheard his mother and sister talk about the human that Starburst had found two days ago. They were also talking about this new unicorn that came to town, but he was tired and didn't get much detail. Right now he had wished he didn't listen at all, because he had overslept and his train for Canterlot leaves in 5 minutes! Suddenly, as he nears the station, a white unicorn mare unintentionally steps into his path.

“Whoa! Watch out!” He cried, but it was too late. He had bumped into the mare, causing him to fall backwards and her to jump in shock. “Ow! I am so sorry!” Night Light apologized as he gets a better look at the mare, and instantly sees what he thought was an angle. She’s a few years older than him, about 19 or so. Her coat is a silkie white and her mane is a bright purple, in a similar style to his Aunt Rarity’s in her youth. She has pure blue eyes with light purple eyeshadow, and her cutie mark is a diamond surrounded by a needle and a thread.

“It was my fault,” the mare said in an angelic voice as she helps Nighty up. “I should’ve paid better attention to where I was going. Speaking of, why are you in such a rush?”

“Oh … I … Uh … I’m running late to get to the train for Canterlot.” Night Light nervously answered.

“What a coincidence. So am I. Want to go up to Canterlot together?” The mare asked.

“Well iz a wiall a mis…” Night Light tried to say, nothing but gibberish coming out of his mouth as his face goes from lavender to a bright red. The mare giggles as Nighty unknowingly follows the mare into the train, right as it’s about to leave.

“I haven’t introduce myself properly yet. My name is Amanda Yamamoto. What’s yours?” The mare asked as they take a booth that has a table in-between their seats.

Giving his head a very good shake, Night Light calmly replies. “N-Night Light. But my friends just call me Nighty.”

“What a cute name,” said Amanda, which makes Nighty blush again.

She thinks my name is cute? He thought as a waiter comes by, but Nighty isn’t listening. He’s just staring at Amanda. She’s just as beautiful as Aunt Rarity. No… She’s even more beautiful! Those eyes. That hair. That shape. I think I’m in love… He thought, when he notices that Amanda is staring back at him. P-Please stop looking at me like that.

“So, Night Light. Do you live in Ponyville?” Amanda asked.

“Y-Yeah,” Night Light nervously answered. “D-Did y-you just m-m-m-moved there?”

“Yes, actually,” said Amanda. “I may live in Ponyville, but I’ll be studying at the Canterlot School of Fashion and Theatrical Arts.”

“Oh wow! My Aunt Rarity help found that school,” Night Light said, some of his confidence coming back. “I’m studying at Celestia’s School for Gifted Unicorns.”

“Really?”

“Yes. The two schools are only a few blocks apart, if I remember right. When did you move to Ponyville?”

“The night before last,” Amanda answered as the waiter from before arrives.

“Here are your refreshments, ma’am. Enjoy your drinks,” he said as he places a cup of espresso on Amanda’s side of the table, while he gives Night Light a soft drink.

“The night before last? I guess that’s why I don’t remember seeing such a beautiful mare like you be…fore…” Night Light covers his mouth out of pure embarrassment as his face takes on a crimson hue, while the mare giggles. “Did I say that out loud!?”

“You did. Thank you for the compliment, you little cutie,” Amanda giggled as Nighty’s face turns a bright red. Amanda is either oblivious or is enjoying Nighty’s embarrassed reaction.

Terra

Florence, Istallion Peninsula

Florence Shooting Range

May 9, 3330 AD

1530 hours

In an outdoor shooting range in Florence, the Gorn Knight, At-Lass, disguised as a pony, is holding up a shotgun as targets randomly appear, though he’s not shooting because No-Ble is talking to him on the communicator. “Humph! So, the plans have been postponed?”

“There wasn’t much we could do about it, considering we don’t know their objectives. We must move first, and we should do it in Bisonia.”

“That’s the country that holds Gorn Industries main weapons factory. The Knight in charge of that factory is Knight Je-Rk. He already heard about what happen to the hidden mobile suit factory in Brayzil, so he’s probably already taking precautions to protect both himself and his factory, so we shouldn’t discourage him.”

“Your Shadow Light troops stationed in the Empire of Nod would be appropriate, though there’s quit the gap when it comes to their ability to handle mobile suit combat. So they probably shouldn’t join the armada’s main army.”

“You want to go?”

“Huh?”

“Come on! It’s written all over your face, No-Ble,” At-Lass said. Suddenly, a bird flies up from behind the targets. But it's not getting away. At-Lass firs his shotgun, and kills the bird. “Shoot ‘em down for me, No-Ble.”

Terra

16 kilometers offshore from Manhattan

0.5 kilometers below the surface

No-Ble’s Submarine

May 9, 3330 AD

0635 hours

“So, you’re saying that even the Gorn Armadas most powerful underwater capable mobile suit, the Shadow Ice, was defeated,” No-Ble asked one of his few remaining Commanders as they examine their last Shadow Ice suit. “Even though it hasn’t change much since the Earth Invasion, that suit is still pretty advance. In fact, most of our technology has changed very little in the last 1000 years since Earth.”

“Is that why the humans Gundams are so advance and dangerous, sir?”

“It's the only explanation. Besides, we’ve lost 5 of our best men in just two days and that is just too many.”

“So what is our next step, Warrior No-Ble? If these Gundams are more advance than our suits, than what should we do?”

“We need to confirm where the 6 Gundams are and find out their objectives. We’ll leave this search to the Marine Gorns.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Warrior No-Ble, your assault carrier is near the surface. We’ll prepare the docking procedures.” A Trooper said over the intercom.

“Right. I’m on my way.” No-Ble said. As soon as he enters the corridor, he can feel the submarine rising to the surface, but that’s not on his mind. The humans are no longer in the oceans. They’ve gone far beyond what the Gorns at the time of the invasion had predicted. They’ve returned and are doing everything they can to stop us. They have succeeded in a mission that we deemed impossible: they survived.

Terra

Equestria

Canterlot Bound Train

Quintnary 9, 1035 ANM

6:55 a.m.

“So your mother is the princess who lives in that marvelous castle?” Amanda asked Nighty. They’re about 5 minutes from Canterlot, though the time had gone by a lot faster then it normally did for Nighty.

“Y-Yes,” said the nervous Nighty. “She got the castle after she and her friends defeated this evil centaur tyrant who calls himself Lord Tirek. He stole magic from ponies to get stronger, and he even managed to steal their power. But the Tree of Harmony gave them this Rainbow Magic which they used to not only return the magic he stole but also imprisoned Tirek back in Tartarus, where a freak like him belongs.”

“He sounds more like a terrorist,” Amanda said, before a cold expression appears on her face. “I hate terrorists,” she added in a very dark, hate filled tone.

“Why?” Nighty asked, kinda scared by the sudden change in her voice.

“Because, when I was 7, a terrorist group bombed a recreation area where me and my family were visiting for my mothers birthday. Me and my father were the only survivors,” she finished.

“Thats … horrible,” was all Nighty could say. He was shocked. How could anypony do such a thing, especially to a beautiful young mare like Amanda? It must’ve been hard for her, seeing her family … Her family just … Gone, in a matter of seconds. A cold silence fell over the two now. Looking outside, Nighty sees that the train is beginning to slow down. “We’re almost there.” Sure enough, in a few minutes, the train stops at the Canterlot Train Station.

“Guess we’ll see each other later,” Amanda said as she heads to the Canterlot School of Fashion and Theatrical Arts.

“Bye…” the lovestruck Nighty said as he dreamily stares at Amanda, small hearts appearing in his eyes. “I … Better get to class.”

Terra

25 kilometers above Equestria

No-Ble’s Gorn Assault Carrier

May 9, 3330 AD

0730 hours

“It's traveling as if it knows we’ve locked onto its position.” The Commander explained to No-Ble. He’s showing the Warrior Gorn a map of the Vietmane regions. “It’s the same Gundam that destroyed the research fleet.”

“Its fast. It traveled 100 kilometers in under a minute,” No-Ble said as he looks over the data. “Judging by this data, this one specializes in flying.”

“Are you suggesting that there are different types of these Gundams, Warrior No-Ble?”

“Yes,” No-Ble replied. “We might be able to see one of these Gundams at the Gorn Industries Weapons Plant in Bisonia. We might be able to destroy it right then are there. But the Gundam that destroyed the research fleet won’t appear at the ceremonies for the Bisonia plant. It's heading for one of the armadas supply bases.”

“Most likely its target is the supply base in Vietmane. Based on the speed of the Gundam, it’ll be at the supply base in 2 minutes, if it isn’t there already,” a Trooper said as he looks at the map.

“Then we’ll hope that they fight well. It’s all that we can do for them.”

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Vietmane

Gorn Supply Base

May 9, 3330 AD

2130 hours

It’s just too easy. Wu, piloting his Gundam, the Lightning Flash — or, as he prefers to call it, the Nezha — is easily destroying the base. Grabbing a small stub on the Gundams hip, he pulls it out and a rainbow colored beam appears. Using the beam saber, Wu slashes at some oil towers, creating a giant fireball. Exiting the wall of flames, Wu aims the right arm at a weapons warehouse. It unfolds into the dragon hear and jets of fire burst at the warehouse, easily melting the building and causing the weapons inside to melt. “They’re just so defenseless. Looks like the Gorns are not taking me seriously enough.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Friendship Rainbow Kingdom castle, Starburst’s room

Quintnary 9, 1035 ANM

7:30 a.m.

“Are you sure it was him?” Starburst asked. She was in her room, getting ready for the day, when Starfall teleported himself in though his Polestar Spell mark he left on the door. It wasn’t the first time, and to won’t be the last either. Even though Starfall had seen Lance driving that truck the previous night, he didn’t tell Starburst until he was absolutely sure it was him. And right now he was regretting it.

“Positive,” Starfall replied. Deciding the best option was to show her, he creates a screen that shows what he saw. “See. I’m absolutely sure that was Lance driving that truck into the Everfree Forest.”

Looking at the magic frame, Starburst sees that it is Lance driving the truck. “That is him, but why would he head into the Everfree Forest? And why didn’t you tell me this until now!?”

“I wanted to be sure it was him and not some colt who looked like him,” Starfall defended. In all the years that they’ve known each other, Starfall had only been afraid of her 2 times. The first was when she temporally blocked his magic not long after they meet, and the second time was when he changed the color of Star’s armor from gold to a bright pink with kittens as part of a prank a couple years ago. She was pissed about that! Right now, he was feeling like this would be the third time.

“Next we bring you the latest news from the Equestrian News Network.” A reporter said over a radio Star kept in her room. Thankfully for Starfall, what the reporter was going to say would distract Starburst for the moment. “As many of you are aware, Gorn Industries fifth year anniversary ceremony will be held today, with their main weapons factory in Bisonia hosting the event. However, production of Gorn Industries mobile suits has mysteriously slowed down. Production is expected to resume in the Bisonia weapons factory without any further problems. For the last few days, several Gorn Industries facilities have been destroyed or have ceased all communications. It is currently unknown what the cause of these disappearances are, but extra security detail is begin placed at the Bisonia weapons factory. In order to help facilitate both the protection of the factory and its goods, Shadow Light mobile suits from the Empire of Nod will be transferred to the factory. At the moment, Gorn Industries doesn’t want any nonmembers to access the factory’s grounds, so we will be unable to observe the compony’s findings.”

“Why would Gorn Industries want more security for their weapons factory?” Starburst asked.

“You don’t think Celestia has attacked their factories and other facilities, do you?”

“If she did, I wouldn’t be surprised. Celestia and my mom aren’t to fond of that compony. They downright hate it.”

Terra

Bisonia

Gorn Industries Weapons Plant

May 9, 3330 AD

0930 hours

In the base, the personal assault carrier for Warrior No-Ble lands at the base. Soon, he steps off of the carrier and is greeted by some Commanders, Troopers and Drones. “Looks like I made it in time for the ceremonies.” He said as he looks around the factory. Over on the far end of the airfield, he sees an old fashion blimp.

“Knight Je-Rk, it be way too risky to go in this.” A Warrior classed Gorn said to the Knight in the blimps bridge.

“Perhaps it is, but it’s the best way to show our might to both the enemy and to the people of this planet.” The Knight replied. “Besides, Knight At-Lass’ little pawn, Warrior No-Ble, is attending, along with several of his troops. If the enemy does attack, they’ll probably use this as an excuse so their superior would look better than me and the other Knights, maybe even the Royals.”

“Very well. I’ll go greet him.”

“Right. You and No-Ble are nest mates. Isn’t that right, Warrior Dee-Sea?”

“Yes, sir.” The Warrior said as he exits the blimp.

Terra

Bisonia

Small town

Quintnary 9, 1035 ANM

9:30 a.m.

In a small town in Bisonia, several kilometers away from the weapons plant, Imamu and Cheese Sandwich have just booked a motel room for the night. “This town is in need of a party.” Cheese said to his rubber chicken. “Hey, Imamu, would you like to help us out?”

“No thanks. I need to take care of something.” Imamu replied. Getting into his truck, Imamu drives off towards the factory.

“Hmmm. What’s he up too?” Cheese asked himself, curiosity getting the best of him as he follows the truck, which will be surpassingly easy since the dry ground and the heavy truck make great tire tracks that can easily be followed. “Is he a member of Gorn Industries? Or is he an alien from outer space? Is he a member of that terrorist group who oppose Gorn Industries? What was it called? Oh yeah, Aletheia, or whatever they’re called.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Quintnary 9, 1035 ANM

9:35 a.m.

Starburst and Starfall are still debating as to why Lance would go into the Everfree Forest. The only reason they could think of is that the forest is the perfect place to hide. But hide from what? “I still don’t get it. I mean, why would anypony go into that forest?” Starburst asked.

“There are plenty of places to hide in the forest,” Starfall noted as they enter Sugarcube Corner. “I hid there when you, your friend and the Royal Guard was after me.” True. That was a good place to hi—

“Haha! Do you have any idea what that sounded like just now?” A mare at the counter asked the two. They blush when they realize that Starfall had said that Starburst ‘went after him’ like a love sick puppy.

Shaking the embarrassment off, the two see that the mare is somepony new. “Who are you?” Starfall asked.

“Oh! I’m Hilary Duo. But you can just call me Hilary. Nice bead bracelet by the way. I just moved here last night and I got a job here to bake and sell pastries. What do you two love birds want? A chocolate milkshake with peppermint whipped cream and red, white and pink sprinkles? Heart shaped cookies? Or do you want the classic love food; spaghetti?”

“Uh…?”

Terra

Bisonia

Gorn Industries Weapons Plant

May 9, 3330 AD

0940 hours

At the factory's main entrance to the grounds, Warrior No-Ble — disguised as a unicorn with red and yellow coloring — is asking the guard about the Knight. “So, Knight Je-Rk isn’t here.”

“I’m terribly sorry, Warrior No-Ble.”

“I heard a rumor that he doesn’t like me.”

“My apologies!”

“Don’t worry about it. I can’t blame the Knight for the way he feels about me.”

“Warrior No-Ble!” Warrior Dee-Sea called out as he rides a motorcycle to his fellow Warrior Gorn.

“Warrior Dee-Sea. It’s been quit a while.”

“It has, but you haven’t change one bit, No-Ble. There’s something I want to show you.”

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Bisonia

Gorn Industries Weapons Plant

Warehouse 1A

May 9, 3330 AD

0950 hours

In Hanger 1A, Dee-Sea walks along the catwalk ahead of No-Ble in the mobile suit hanger. Soon, the stop near a mobile suit that is 19.3 meters in height. It’s mostly gray in color with dark red patches on the head and shoulders. It’s bears a more similar look to the Gorns than any of their other mobile suits, except instead of a single optic there is a line going across the face that is a light blue. There seem to be wings wrapped around the main body, suggesting that it can transform into something similar to Terra’s dragons. The ‘tail’ looks like either a beam riffle or a blade, or both. The armor is jagged and thick, but it looks surpassingly light and durable. “It’s huge!” The astonished No-Ble said to his nest mate.

“This is apparently the original mobile suit model created by the Gorn Armada during the Earth invasion 1000 years ago.” Dee-Sea explained. “It’s outdated, but when you showed me the data you collected about that Gundam you encountered, it reminded me of this mobile suit that has only been regarded as a historic artifact.”

“How did you acquire this? I thought the archivist never let anything out of their sight.”

“I managed to persuade them to let me give this to you so you can restore it. Anyway, after reviewing the archives I concluded that this is the only machine that could compare to that data I received. This was created by captured human scientists and engineers who eventually escaped before this suit was completed. It was eventually decided that this unit was too large and powerful to fit the armadas needs at the time. And thus the present mobile suit size and shape became standardized to what we have today. Xvv-xc Fenice is what the archives refer to this unit.”

“So you’re saying that this Fenice mobile suit could compete with the Gundams if it were completed.”

“Go ahead and take it. I did went though a lot of trouble to give you this, so I won’t take a ‘no’ form you.”

“Counting on dying, are you?”

“Brother, everything I’ve done to now is based on what out mothers and fathers taught us; to fight for the Gorns of tomorrow.”

“You’re as brave as ever, Dee-Sea. How many Gundams are you expecting?”

“I’m expecting the maximum, just like what our fathers taught us.”

“There are 5, possibly 6. And one of them is heading here at this very moment. That’s all I know. I’m sorry.”

“I’d be grateful if we got ride of even 1, Brother.”

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Bisonia

Gorn Industries Weapons Plant

Knight Je-Rk’s Blimp

May 9, 3330 AD

1100 hours

“Please don’t, Knight Je-Rk.” A Gorn Commander begged as the blimp is about ready to take off.

“For the last time, no enemies are coming!”

“But they are coming.” Warrior Dee-Sea said over a comlink as he boards his Shadow Light and waits with his Troopers.

“Are you out of your mind?” Je-Rk asked as the blimp takes off. “What idiots would challenge this security?”

Gorn Industries Weapons Plant Hanger 4

As No-Ble prepares to load his new Fenice mobile suit, a Commander runs up to him. “Warrior No-Ble! A Gundam has just appeared on the tarmac!”

“I see. Looks like that stubborn Knight is going to learn the hard way.”

Warrior Dee-Sea’s Shadow Light

A Gundam launches several missiles with green glowing particles at the factory, destroying a large number of Shadow Bullet suits and many key areas of the plant. Seeing that the battle has started, Dee-Sea puts on a battle mask. “Shadow Lights, we’ll begin our counterattack immediately! All units go!”

“But only 1 enemy unit is here, sir.”

“It doesn’t matter. One’s good enough.” The Warrior said under his breath as he takes to the skies.

Knight Je-Rk’s Blimp

“Descend! Descend at once!”

“Calm down! We know there’s only one of them, so surround and destroy it!”

“It’s not showing up on the radar!”

“Nothing on the thermal sensors!”

“Enemy confirmed on the observation monitor!” A Drone called out.

Looking to the monitor, the Gorns see a white mobile suit, standing about 18.6 meters in height, with orange and yellow armor on its body and arms. On its shoulders are two orange cannons the size of its head. It's carrying a gatling gun in its left hand, and a machine gun in its right. The arms themselves are bulky, and they look like the two halves of a cannon. There are two cannons on the mobile suits legs also. Its head is similar to a knight's helmet. Above its crystal clear green eyes is a golden v-shaped fin. It then aims its gatling gun and fires green colored energy blasts at the camera, which is soon destroyed, cutting off the signal.

“This is what happens when you relay too much on equipment.”

QN 003-AJ Gundam Rapidfire

Imamu sees that the Gorns — using both mobile suits and tanks — have begun to converge on his Gundam, but he isn’t worried. “Strategically speaking, when annihilating a small number of enemies the best plan is to cut off their retreat path and shower it with bullets. In this case the Knight’s decision to surround and destroy the enemy was in fact technically correct. However…” He grabs the Rapidfire’s GN Machine Gun and opens fire upon the Gorn tanks and mobile suits with both weapons, before activating the cannons on his Gundam’s legs as well. “He should have not taken action before fully understanding his enemy’s potential.”

Knight Je-Rk’s Blimp

“How could we have possibly made such a huge miscalculation?” Je-Rk asked, when he notices the Shadow Lights floating in front of the blimp, abut 8 of them.

“Shadow Lights 4 and 7, assist retreat of the Knights vessel. Everyone else, attack the enemy!”

“Sir!”

“Yes, sir!”

“What are you doing!?”

“Given the enemy’s strength, we won’t make it out of this battle alive. Collect as much data about the Gundam for the armadas science division you can and escape this place. For Gorns of the future.” Dee-Sea said as he and 6 Shadow Lights fly off to fight the Gundam. “Attack up close and stay focus!”

“Roger!”

“Roger!”

“I … I’m … I’m sorry,” said Je-Rk, having just swallowed his pride. “Use escape route Ki-97.”

Gorn Industries Weapons Plant Hanger 4

“The assault carrier is ready. You may leave anytime.” A Commander said to Warrior No-Ble.

“Knight Je-Rk?”

“There was a transmission confirming his safety. I’ll head out to face the enemy in a Shadow Bullet as well.”

“Please, Commander, don’t make it any harder for me.”

“Sir?”

“Right now I’m on the verge of convincing myself on protecting Fenice. It’s humiliating but I need your help.”

“Sir!” The Commander said as he salutes No-Ble, who salutes for his soon-to-be fallen comrades.

Warrior Dee-Sea’s Shadow Light

The Gundam is putting up one hell of a fight. As Dee-Sea and his Troops try not to die, they find it extremely difficult to put a scratch on the Gundam, let alone damage it. “What the hell is that armor!?” One of the Troopers asked as he tires to use his machine gun at close rang, but the bullets (which can penetrate the hide of a full grown dragon) just bounce off of the Gundam. The Gundam retaliates by firing its own machine gun at the Troopers Shadow Flight, the green colored beam blasts exploding once they hit, destroying the machine and killing the pilot.

“The Gundam’s are far more powerful than we thought,” Dee-Sea said to himself as he moves back several meters. Suddenly, his heat sensor picks something up. It looks like a pony, and its on the edge of the tarmac. “What’s a pony doing here?”

QN 003-AJ Gundam Rapidfire

As Imamu kills two more Gorns, he notices that the last few Shadow Lights are moving for the eastern edge of the tarmac. “Where are they going?” Suddenly, his Gundam’s sensors pick up a life-signal at the edge of the tarmac. It’s a pony! Zooming it on the location, he sees a familiar earth pony. “Cheese Sandwich! What the hell! What’s he doing here!?” He cried out as he races off to beat the Gorns.

Warrior Dee-Sea’s Shadow Light

“You there! Identify yourself!” Dee-Sea demanded as he aims his mobile suits gun at Cheese Sandwich. Suddenly, the Gundam arrives and blasts one of the Shadow Light’s, causing Dee-Sea and the remaining Shadow Flight to scatter.

“Cheese Sandwich! What are you doing here?!” The pilot of the Gundam demanded.

“I just wanted to know what my friend was do…ing… Hold on a second! Imamu, is that you?” The earth pony asked, having apparently recognized the voice.

“Warrior Dee-Sea, this is out chance!” The pilot of the other Shadow Light said to the Warrior over the comlink.

“Maybe, but don’t let your guard down.”

“I’ll show you why no one messes with us, Gundam!” The Trooper roared as he charges at the white mobile suit.

“You fool! We can’t afford a mistake at this point!” Dee-Sea shouted, but its too late.

The Trooper has just stopped right behind the Gundams head. Time virtually stops as the Shadow Flight prepare to fire, when a yellow beam blast suddenly goes through the Shadow Flights head, killing the pilot instantly as the suit explodes. Looking to the source of the beam blast, Dee-Sea sees a mobile fighter fly towards them at high speed. Its long, sharp, and is white, yellow, and light pink in color, with two shotels attached to what looks like the cockpit. Suddenly, the nose splits in two as the back half rotates backwards, the pointed ends becoming feet. The wings then unfold into arms, and a head rotates into view, the shotels now on its back. On it’s right leg is a small blaster, and there’s a light pink, butterfly shaped shield on its left arm. It has crystal clear yellow eyes, above which is a pink v-shaped fin. It’s now a Gundam, standing around 18.7 meters.

Dee-Sea, undeterred by this, opens fire upon the new Gundam. “COME GET ME, YOU MONSTER!!” He roared as he flies up into the air. However, the second Gundam proves to be faster as its shield splits, revealing a set of claws that grab Dee-Sea’s suit, and slowly begin to crush it. “Well, I wanted to find out what this thing can handle.”

QN 004-FS Gundam Sand Dune MS mode

“Sorry, for what I’m about to do.” The quiet Amani said as a blade suddenly bursts out of the shield and goes straight through the Shadow Light. It then slashes its way out of the suit, causing it to explode. Once the smoke clears, Amani floats down to where Imamu and the earth pony are. She open her Gundams cockpit — which is located in the chest — and steps outside.

“Uh … Hello … I’m Cheese Sandwich…” the earth pony said. Clearly he’s surprised and slightly afraid of the two-legged creature that just stepped out of mobile suit.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Sandwich.” Amani said as she removes her helmet. “I’m Amani Quattro.”

Warrior No-Ble’s Assault Carrier

“Let’s go,” No-Ble said to the two commanders. Soon, the thrusters of the assault carrier spew out fire and exhaust as the career takes off…

QN 004-FS Gundam Sand Dune MS mode

Which the Gundam Meisters and Cheese take notice of. “Crap! There goes a Gorn aircraft!” Said Amani.

“Let it go,” Imamu said as he steps out of his Gundam and takes off his helmet. “We need to leave before any reinforcements arrive. And I need to tell my friend here what is really going on.”

“You got that right! I can’t believe you lied to me that you were … something that’s not of this world, and a whole lot of other stuff too!” Cheese shouted.

“I never lie. I just didn’t tell you the truth is all.”

Terra

Equestria

Everfree Forest

May 9, 3330 AD

1635 hours

“I had a wicked time today!” Hilary happily said as she hops down a path in the Everfree Forest towards the castle, with Amanda not far behind. “It was fun making all kinds of treats and giving smiles to the people, or should I say ponies?”

“Yeah. It was great at that school, too. I wonder how everyone else is doing?”

“Well, Lance is probably about finished with the computers and defense systems. Amani and Imamu probably already destroyed that factory, and Wu is probably heading for his next target.” Hilary said, but Amanda isn’t listening. She felt something coming closer, towards them.

"We're being watched." Amanda said.

“Really? Know what it is?" Hilary asked as she looked into the woods.

Suddenly, the two hear a low growl, accompanied the sudden appearance of several glowing yellow eyes. "Wolves." Amanda said.

The wolves stepped from the shadows and growled, teeth bared and ready to strike. Of course this was not what caught the Gundam Meisters of the Death Blades and Evasive by surprise. It was what the wolves were made of. They were made of wood. “Uh … those are wolves right?" Hillary asked, looking at the wolves.

One of the wolves snarled and charged, going into hamstring Amanda. But Gundam Meister easily side stepped the attack and then quickly kicks the wolf in the head, sending it to the ground.

"Whatever they are," Amanda said, "they are trying to eat us.”

Seeing their companion down, the rest of the pack charged, going in for the kill. The pilots were ready, and years of combat training and experience kicked in. *Play for awesome fight music*

Hilary landed a swift round house kick into an attacking wolf, sending it flying, while Amanda punched another directly in the snout, wood cracking and shattering from the blow and sending the wolf staggering back in pain.

"How can wolves made of wood be walking around? Let alone feel pain?" Hilary asked as she dodgers the snapping jaws of a wolf and gives it a hard kick into the throat.

”I don't know.” Amanda said as she dodgers a wolf that got close to getting its teeth into her back leg. She then gives the wolf a sharp kick in the head. Seeing more of their pack members taken down by the group of two-legged creatures, the wolves quickly turned tail and ran, unwilling to attempt to take down such dangerous pray. Any injured that remained soon got up and took after their pack, and leaving the two Gundam Meisters behind.

“That … was intense.” Said Hilary as she and Amanda continues on their way.

“Just shows that this world is completely different and yet so similar to Earth.” Amanda said as she looks to where the wolves made of timber went to. “There are creatures like wolves here, but their made of wood.”

Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, throne room

May 9, 3330 AD

1700 hours

“Wow! Lance really spruced up the place.” Said Hilary as they enter the throne room. The holes that were in the walls are now repaired and the weapons that were attach to the ‘throne’ are gone, along with the pillow and duck tape.

“He did a good job. Where is Lance?” Amanda thought aloud. “Lance!”

“Down here!” Lance’s voice called out from the dinning room. Going there, the two see that the dinning room is now a mobile suit hanger — mostly because of the giant holes caused by centuries of neglect and corrosion — with Lance repairing the Dusk Shine, while the Death Blades and Evasive wait for their maintenance.

“Welcome back, Amanda. Welcome back, Amanda.” Violet said as it gives Lance a wielding tool.

“Anything we can do?” Hilary asked.

“For starters…” said Lance as he wipe away some oil on his face. He then moves his goggles up so the two can see his eyes. “You can check on the Ark from the control room.”

“Okie-dokie-pokie!” After her strange saying, Hilary hopped back to the throne room.

“Think I’ll get started on restoring those beautiful tapestries.”

“Do you know what they looked like 1000 years ago?” Lance asked as he reviews the combat data.

“I found pictures of those particular tapestries, so I know what to do.” She said as she pulls out said pictures from her bag. “How do you think the others are doing?”

“Knowing Amani and Imamu, they’re probably having an argument on what to eat,” Lance said as he closes the hatch of the Dusk Shine. “As for Wu, he’s on his way to the Gorns Fillyppine Base to destroy the new Shadow Bolt suits being built there.”

“Everyone up on the Ark is okay!” Hilary said having popped into the room somehow. “Haro woke up some people to help maintain the ship, like Mr. Ian.”

“The old man’s awake, huh?” Said Amanda.

“Along with a few others. Oh! Before I forget,” Hilary then goes through her bag and pulls out a small ball covered in aluminum. “I made this specifically for you.” She said as she unwraps the aluminum, and shows a rice ball covered in chocolate.

“Is … Is that a chocolate covered rice ball!?” Amanda asked, terry eye at her favorite treat. “I haven’t had one of those since … Since I was a kid!” She slowly takes the rice ball and takes a bit, beginning to cry.

Lance, Amanda and Hilary begin to settle in their new home on Terra. In the meantime Wu heads for the Gorn’s Fillyppine Base. At the base is the armada’s latest mobile suits; the Shadow Bolts as well as Princess Lo-Vee, an instructor for the pilots of the new suits. There Princess Lo-Vee encounters a nightmarish incident. Next on Gundam Equus, chapter 4: Confrontation Next Chapter: Confrontation Estimated time remaining: 4 Hours, 31 Minutes