Terra

1 kilometer above Bisonia

Warrior No-Ble’s Assault Carrier

May 10, 3330 AD

0530 hours

No-Ble is reviewing the schematics of his new mobile suit; the Xvv-xc Fenice. Beam sabers and gating guns in the palms of the suits hands. Three-hundred and sixty degree vision with gyros to help maintain balance. Transforms into a dragon-like mobile armor for both space and aerial combat. High powered thrusters for a top speed of 500 kph. A beam cannon with enough power to destroy a ship that acts as a stabilizer while in flight. This machine is far more advanced and powerful than I thought.

“Sir. We have word of the Bisonia Factory,” the Commander spoked up, grabbing No-Ble’s attention. “The two Gundams had left before the support troops arrived. Eighty-five percent of the factory has been destroyed.”

“Hmmm.” Dee-Sea, thank you for filling me in on yet two more Gundams.

“Warrior No-Ble, the Fillyppine Base is on the line.” Looking up to the communication monitor, No-Ble sees a female Royal Gorn with heart shaped bright purple scales.

“Its been quit a while, Warrior No-Ble.” Said the girl Gorn.

“You’re looking good as usual Princess Lo-Vee.”

“I’ve heard that you’ve been pretty busy these past few days. Rumors about the Red Thunderbolt have made it all the way here.”

“I don’t like how the rumors get about. I’ve become the target of enemies and allies expect more than I can handle.”

“I think rumors are great. Have you heard any rumors about me?”

“I hear that you’ve done well training new pilots of the Drone, Trooper, Commander, Warrior and even of the Knight class. I’ve also heard that you’re a superior, all round solider. But Lo-Vee you used to hate war and battles — unlike the rest of your family — so what’s with all the effort you’re making.”

“Hmm. I’m honored that you remember so much about me, No-Ble. My efforts are for my love of outer space.”

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Fillyppines

Gorn Fillyppine Base

May 10, 3330 AD

1945 hours

A spaceplane takes off from the Gorn Gorn Fillyppine Base, moving to top speed as it rides up a cone-shaped launching pad. Soon it reaches a height where it can begin using a zero gravity flight maneuver. “We’ve made it past the 10,000 meter mark. Beginning decent path.” A Commander said to Lo-Vee.

“Right,” said the princess as she floats towards her trainees, all of them floating in specialized chairs that mimic the movements of mobile suits. “Commence final testing for space mobile suit operations.”

“Roger.”

“Roger.”

“Roger.”

The trainees then begin performing basic maneuvers as they try to control their seats, jets of air propelling them around in the zero gravity environment. But soon two of the ram into each other. “What are you doing? You shouldn't have any problems in zero gravity. You must sense the movements of your machine. Warrior No-Ble is coming. Don’t go embarrass yourselves!”

“‘Warrior No-Ble is coming’!? Wow! I’ll do my best!” A young Knight said.

“Good!” She said as the trainees continue the simulation. No-Ble, it has been 1 year and 34 days.

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle, Princess Celestia’s and Discord’s room

Quintnary 10, 1035 ANM

5:52 a.m.

From her balcony, Princess Celestia looked out over the whole of Equestria, watching as the rays of sunlight reacquired their hold over the highest mountains in the land.

The sky was still a medley of pinks, purples and deep, unfathomable blues, growing brighter as the sun drifted from the horizon. Stars began to disappear, and the moon had begun its grand disappearance on the astral stage.

Yet, it wasn’t her usual morning array of thoughts that occupied her mind. Usually she preoccupied herself just after waking up by wondering what the ponies of her country were doing; getting ready for a long day or going to bed after a long night. It was a good way for her to wake herself up for the day, one that she’d taken to quite well since her sister’s return 34 years. The 35th anniversary of her return, as well as the meeting of the Elements of Harmony, was coming in about a month from now, on the 21st of Sixtary. Pinkie Pie has most likely begun planning already.

Not this time. No, something far less benign had taken root in her thoughts, and refused to let her rest in peace. Her usual smile and soft expression had hardened into a troubled, pensive scowl that delicately knitted her brows together and drew down the corners of her mouth ever so slightly. She sat quietly, alone with her thoughts. For the past few days, facilities belonging to Gorn Industries around the world — both public and secret ones — have been attacked and destroyed by an unknown enemy. Just yesterday their main weapons plant in Bisonia had been attacked and destroyed by an unknown enemy.

Celestia was worried, but not for the reasons one might think. It is possible that Gorn Industries and the few nations that support it might blame her, or the residents of her country, for the attacks and they might retaliate. She looked backed into her bedroom, where her husband Discord was still fast asleep, snoring every once in a while. Celestia wasn’t just worried for just her country and the ponies who live in it, but also for her friends and family. Something big is happening, and I’m afraid to find out what. She thought.

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Fillyppines

Fillyppine Jungle

May 10, 3330 AD

1900 hours

Halfway across the planet, the Gundam Meister Chong Wu is watching the sunset. Or rather the Gorn facility that’s on the horizon. Soon he walks over to a motorcycle he’d purchased earlier and rides off through the jungle towards the Gorns Fillyppine Base.

Terra

15 Kilometers from the Gorn Fillyppine Base

Warrior No-Ble’s Assault Carrier

May 10, 3330 AD

1920 hours

“So we’ve lost him, have we?”

“It’s the only Gundam that we have been able to confirm the location of, and it seems to have vanished past the equator.”

“He’s heading for the Shadow Bolt suits at Lo-Vee’s base.” No-Ble correctly surmised.

“That industry the armada created was being too imprudent. Even children from Equestria know that the Shadow Bolt suits are being manufactured at the Fillyppine Base, Warrior No-Ble.”

“And I am on my way over there. Lo-Vee is the only one who would welcome an annoying Warrior Gorn.”

“Didn't you two graduate from the armada’s War Training Program together?”

“I’m surprised you knew.”

“Of course I do. Every Gorn knows about the top Warrior Gorn to graduate and the first Gorn princess to enter that program. I also know that you, Warrior No-Ble, were the top student, surpassing Princess Lo-Vee.”

“Truthfully, she was always trying to be second. Just to make me look better. Looks like she’ll be helping me once again.”

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Fillyppines

Gron Fillyppine Base

May 10, 3330 AD

0600 hours

It’s late evening in the base as the 20 trainees stand perfectly still, awaiting for the princess final commands to them as trainees. “Today is you last day of training. You all followed my strict command very well. Today you will join the armada and its desires.” Lo-Vee then makes a jester to a Drone near the hangers. Opening them, 20 sheet covered mobile suits are rolled out, all of them around 17.6 meters in height.

When the sheets are removed, the trainees see dark green colored mobile suits with a defense rod on their right arms and are holding a Linear Rifle in their left hands. They appear to be able to transform into a mobile fighter mode as well. Their faces are mostly black with a small red optic in the center. There are curved ‘horns’ on the sides of the heads as well.

“It is most likely that the Gundams are targeting your Shadow Bolt suits. And your first mission as a member of the armadas military is to get your suits off base.”

“Shouldn’t we leave that to the transport division, Lo-Vee?” A Knight asked. However, Lo-Vee walks up to him and gives him a very hard slap, knocking him to the ground.

“I didn’t train anyone who couldn’t take car elf their machine! Do your best to remember that, Knight En-Act! Prepare to leave immediately! We’ll head for the Shadow Base at 0700 hours tomorrow.” She commanded, getting a collective ‘Yes, Princess’ from the trainees as the leave for their dorms. Right as she’s about to leave, she notices an assault carrier landing on the base, and knows immediately who it belongs to.

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Ponyville, Equestria

Ponyville downtown

May 10, 3330 AD

8:00 a.m.

Lance, Amanda and Hilary are walking down one of the streets of Ponyville, needing tools and supplies for the castle. Of course they’re in their disguises that the amulets the Tree of Harmony gave them. “I can’t believe you can eat 10 rice balls that quickly.” Lance said to Amanda.

“Yeah. It was un-lady-like of me. But I haven’t had a chocolate covered rice ball since I was a kid after all.”

“I bet everyone in Ponyville would’ve love to see that, huh?” Hilary teasingly said.

“Yeah. Where is everyone anyway?” Amanda asked, noticing the eerie silence that lay over the town.

Combat instinct were now telling the Gundam Meisters to prepare, but for what they didn't know. "I don't like this, I feel like we're walking into something." Lance said as he looked around. He slides his goggles down over his eyes, just in case a fight was about to happen.

"Yeah, its quiet. To quiet." Hilary said with a slight smirk at the reference. As they approached Sugarcube Corner, they noticed movement inside. “Someone or something is in there!” Hilary cried out. Deciding to investigate they quietly walk over to the door. As they reached the door of the shop, it suddenly bursts open with a blast of confetti.

“SURPRISE!" The residents of Ponyville cried out as they drag the three in.

“What the…”

“Welcome to Ponyville!” The Element of Generosity, Rarity, said as she and the others walk up to them.

“And happy 26th birthday to you, Lance!” Cotton Candy said as she places a party hat on his head and a kazoo into his mouth.

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Fillyppines

Gron Fillyppine Base

May 10, 3330 AD

2000 hours

It is close to nightfall as many of the Gorns go get some much needed rest for the coming day. In the trainees lounge, Lo-Vee and No-Ble are discussing tomorrows plans. “When will we slip the Shadow Bolts out?”

“0700 hours tomorrow morning.”

“That’s close.”

“I’ve heard that the enemies won’t show on radar or heat sensors so we got extra solders watching for them.”

“That’s the best strategy. Good thinking, Lo-Vee.”

“I appreciate your compliment, Warrior No-Ble.”

“Just call me No-Ble, Lo-Vee. By the way, this room sure is cheery.” No-Ble said, referring to the color changing lights and bar.

“Most of my solders are young and restless. I thought this style would suit them, since human soldiers used something similar. Specking of, are you sure the pilots of the Gundams are humans?”

“I’m positive. After all, humans are the race who invented the mobile suit and other mobile weapons. It would make sense that they created these highly advanced mobile suits.”

“Right. And if there are these six, then there are probably more out there somewhere. I makes some since to me that some survived. I my opinion the value of life verses war is something one can’t even compare.”

“My soldiers have died. Lo-Vee, I disagree with your philosophy.”

“Battles that risk ones life are miscalculations! I pity the solders who get killed off.” Suddenly, the communication system begins to ring. Pressing the flashing green button, a Commander Gorn appears. “Yes?”

“I want to speak with Warrior No-Ble.”

“What is the condition of the Fenice?” No-Ble asked as he walks up, already knowing what this is about as Lo-Vee moves behind him.

“That’s a better question to ask the technicians and engineers. They’re just as surprised. The Fenice is far more advanced and superior than predicted. There are some technologies in the suits construction that aren’t even used in todays models. It should be ready sooner than expected. But even so it’s gonna take at least another month before its ready.”

“Thanks for letting me know. Keep me posted.” Said No-Ble as he hangs up. Suddenly, Lo-Vee begins to teasingly play with his tail with her own, but he doesn’t do anything to stop it. He’s actually enjoying it a little.

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Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

May 10, 3330 AD

10:00 p.m.

“That was one awesome party!” Hilary shouted as she and the remaining party guest begin to leave.

“Why thank you!” Said Pinkie

“If you don’t mind me asking, but do you have any more friends?” Twilight, the Princess of Friendship, asked Lance as he drinks some punch.

“Three more actually,” Lance answered, getting the attention of all of the Elements of Harmony and their families who stayed.

“First is my best friend Amani!” Hilary said. “She’s a pegasus who’s kinda shy, but great to know. And she loves animals.”

“Sounds familiar,” Rainbow said as she gestures towards Fluttershy.

“Then there’s Imamu. He’s a zebra.” Amanda continued. “And finally there’s Chong Wu. He’s a griffin, and a hothead.”

“Where are they now?” Starburst asked, suspicious on what they are doing.

“They’re … taking care of a few things.” Lance answered. “Amani and Imamu should be here sometime tomorrow. As for Wu, he’s probably having a bang somewhere.”

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Fillyppines

Gorn Fillyppine Base

May 11, 3330 AD

2400 hours

The base is quiet. Many of the Gorns are asleep. Not much can wake them up. The few Gorns that are still awake are guarding the hanger where the Shadow Bolt suits are held. Unfortunately, they neglected the barracks. A shadow leaves the barracks and makes a b-line for the fence line. The little intruder gracefully jumps over the fence and continues to run until he reaches some bushes, where a motorcycle is waiting, hidden amount the leaves. Turning around, the intruder looks over to the base. It’s Chong Wu.

In his hand is a detonator, meaning only one thing. “This is for you, Liu Mei.” Pressing the detonator, several explosions go off at the bases barracks, specifically the trainee dormitory. Search lights then activate along with a siren as screams of pain are heard.

Northern Barracks

“What is it?! What’s happening!?” Lo-Vee asked some Drones that ran by her room, haven woken up from the explosions.

“We’re under attack! The trainee dormitory has been hit the worst!”

“What?!” The shocked Lo-Vee said.

Eastern Barracks

Once Lo-Vee arrives to the trainee dormitory, she’s greater by a horrifying sight. Many of her trainees are lying on the floor, dead. Fire burns some of the corpses incessantly. The Gorn princess was surprised that some bodies remained intact after the blasts that took place several minutes ago. She gasps and slams her hand into her mouth to resist the urge to vomit at a dead Warrior Gorn’s skull showing through his skin. “This is horrible.”

Looking through the rubble, she finds one Drone still alive. “Pri-Princess. I wanted to go into outer space so badly…” He then dies.

“Find the enemy and attack them at ounce! Destroy them all!” The revenge driven princess Gorn shouted. “We’re expecting a mobile suit battle, so Shadow Bullets lead the way! The enemy should be close by!”

Control Tower

The Shadow Bullets are using there suits spot lights to illuminate the area, but see nothing. Lo-Vee then runs into the room. “How’s Warrior No-Ble?” She asked a Commander.

“The Southern Barracks are safe. Word is that he’s heading here.”

“Good.” She said as she grabs the nearest microphone. “The enemy has come to destroy the Shadow Bolt suits. Take your positions.” She said over the loudspeakers.

“It’ll take 30 minutes to load all of the Shadow Bolt suits for transport.” Said a Trooper.

“Okay, you’re gonna have to hold off the enemy for 30 minutes. I’ll take command of the mobile suit troops.”

Tarmac

“No sign of the enemy at the East gate.”

“No problems at the water pressure generator.” Two Gorns said as several Shadow Bullets fire flares into the sky, illuminating the entire area.

“There’s no sign of the enemy anywhere!” A fed up Commander said as Lo-Vee enters a Shadow Light’s cockpit.

“Where is the enemy hiding?” She asked herself as the cockpit closes and the systems start up. “Wait. If the enemy is a human then … Set the heat sensor to search for any lifeforms with a body temperature of 37.0 °C.” She said. Soon she gets a hit on the main road that leads west of the base. “He’s riding a motorcycle! That’s how he got away so quickly. Get the closest Shadow Lights here now! We’re going after the enemy.” She said as she takes off after the intruder. After several minutes, she catches up with a rainbow-colored griffin on a motorcycle. “Stop! Stop or I’ll shoot!” She shouted, but the griffin ignores her. “There’s no way this member of Aletheia can get away. Wait, does he have support troops? The Gundam! Its possible that there’s a Gundam waiting where the enemy is heading. Bring the space laser.”

“But we can’t use this weapon in an environment like this without causing inevitable system damage.”

“It doesn’t matter. We just need one shot at him.” Lo-Vee follows the griffin as he heads for the bushes that mark the beginning of the jungle. “It’s a dead end, pal.” She aims her Shadow Lights plasma gun next to the griffins bike and fires, causing the motorcycle to drop into a hole and cause the griffin to fly off it. Suddenly, the griffin turns into a human as he lands on the ground. “It is a human!” She said as she lands near the human and aims her riffle. “You’re such a coward! Attacking the solders instead of the mobile suits. You call yourself a man?”

“You sound like a real know-it-all.” The human said as he gets up and raises his hand above his head. Taking a good look at him, Lo-Vee sees that he’s Chinese. His hair is braided, but is dyed in the colors of the rainbow for some reason. He also has magenta colored eyes, which is strange for someone from China. He’s wearing a blue tank with a golden Chinese dragon on it. His pants are white and look like they’re part of a judogi, with a black sash. He has black boots on. Around his neck is a red lightning bolt gem necklace, but that’s not what surprises Lo-Vee; it’s his age.

She gasps at how young he is. “A young human did all that damage to the base by himself?” She said, only to realize she left the speaker on.

“Huh? A girl? Now it makes sense.” Suddenly, the teen human kicks a bag up into the air. Jumping, he kicks it, which makes several flash bombs in it explode, blinding Lo-Vee. When the light is gone, the human is gone, presumably into the jungle.

Taking off, Lo-Vee flies over the jungle, looking for the one that got away. But she’s still amazed by how young the human was. “He attacked the base on his own, but he only looks about 24.” Suddenly, something large emerges from the jungle behind her. Turning around, she sees a Gundam! It stands around 18.4 meters in height. Its rainbow-colored with a head design similar to a Chinese warriors’s helmet, with clear cerise eyes, above which is a golden serpent like v-shaped fin. On its back are two dragon-like wings.

Just then, two Shadow Lights, carrying a large laser cannon. They land and aim the cannon at the Gundam.

“Target in sight.”

“Fire!” They said as the laser charges.

“Don’t shoot!”

“Princess Lo-Vee, why not?”

“‘Cause she’s a girl!” The human, piloting the Gundam, said as he takes a rainbow-colored beam saber, flies toward the two Shadow Lights, and slashes them to bits.

“Damn you!” Lo-Vee shouted as she open fires on the Gundam. However, the Gundam aims its right arm at her. Suddenly, it changes into a dragon head and catapults itself into her Shadow Light, sending her back several meters. Everything then went black for her.

Gorn Fillyppine Base

“Hurry! Get as many Shadow Bolt suits onto the space carrier and then liftoff! Orders from Princess Lo-Vee.” A Commander ordered as Warrior No-Ble stand near him.

“The enemy isn’t heading this way,” No-Ble correctly surmised. “No need to panic.”

“We’ll handle things here at the base. Get your assault carrier out of Spacecraft Number One’s way.”

“I don’t care that you’re folioing Princess Lo-Vee’s orders! The enemy’s not coming. Don’t move the Shadow Bolt suits.”

“He’s right.” An injured Knight said as he walks up. Its Knight En-Act, one of the pilots of the Shadow Bolt suits, having somehow survived the bombing with only a few burns. “Leave my suit here. I’ll go help Princess Lo-Vee and avenge my fallen brothers!”

“Look, never mind! Leave Knight En-Act’s Shadow Bolt on Spacecraft Number One and move the other 19 to Spacecraft Number Two!” The Commander ordered. Soon 19 of the 20 Shadow Bolt suits are placed on the second spacecraft which begins to leave on the tarmac. “Knight En-Act and Warrior No-Ble, I could get you court marshaled!”

“I am much more composed than you right now. If one makes a decision with a cool head then he won’t find himself regretting that decision later on.”

Fillyppine Jungle

Lo-Vee begins to come too. Shaking her head, it takes a moment for her senses to return. Looking around, she sees the Gundam holding the space laser, aiming it at the base. Realizing what he’s planing, she tries to activate her Shadow Light’s systems. “Move! Agh! Damn it!” She cursed as the spacecraft carrying the Shadow Bolt suits comes into view. The Gundam fires the laser, and it incinerates the craft in an instant.

Gorn Fillyppine Base

Seeing the explosion, the Commander and Knight En-Act gasp at the sight. “No! The Shadow Bolt suits!”

Fillyppine Jungle

Braking the electrocuting space laser in half, the Gundam throws it aside and turns towards Lo-Vee. “Are you listening girl? Huh?” He asked. “You saw that that I was young human and you underestimated me. You’re a weak solider. You’re just lucky that I don’t kill beading hearts or girls.” Suddenly, the Gundam begins producing a large amount of rainbow-colored particles and begins to fly away. It’s soon out of sight.

“Agh! Damn it!” Lo-Vee shouted, soon screaming every curse word she knows.

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Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Quintnary 10, 1035 ANM

12:00 a.m.

It’s been an hour since Lance’s birthday/welcome party with Amanda and Hilary, and Starburst is debating with her friends about the three newcomers. “I admit it; they don’t act like normal ponies.” Starfall said.

“Right. Plus they have such strange names; Lanciare 'Lance' un Alba Futuro, Hilary Duo, Imamu Trey, Amani Quattro, Chong Wu and Amanda Yamamoto. Those aren’t pony names.” Starburst pointed out.

“Also, several facilities that belong to Gorn Industries have been attacked since they arrived. That is either a coincidence or there is a connection.” Claire said, getting a puzzled looks from her friends. “Lulu told me about them when he last visited.”

“So, what does all of this mean?” Prism asked, his wife Whirlwind holding onto him.

“I don’t know.” Starburst admitted. She hated being clueless like this.

“Do you think that they’re using some kind of magic?” Annie asked. “That would explain why humans would look like ponies that bear a strange resemblance to our moms.”

“Maybe. Illusion and the changelings do somethin' like that.” Said Del.

Terra

Ocean between Equestria and Bisonia

Rented yacht

May 10, 3330 AD

1200 hours

Elsewhere on a private boat, the changelings — disguised as sailor ponies — are steering the ship across the ocean towards Equestria. Chrysalis is on the bow, many things going though her mind. After thirty-three long years we’re finally retiring to Equestria. Not as enemies this time but as friends. I just hope that Amani and her friends will help us.

Looking to the back of the ship, she sees Amani playing with her cat Snowflake, while Imamu fishes off on the starboard side as Cheese Sandwich tries to put a smile on the black humans face. Below deck, the two Gundams are receiving maintenance.

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Fillyppines

Gorn Fillyppine Base

May 11, 3330 AD

0200 hours

On the tarmac No-Ble watches as two Shadow Lights return with Lo-Vee’s badly damaged Shadow Light. Climbing up the 16.9 meter tall suit. Once reaching the head he pulls the manual override for the suits cockpit. The lid opens, reveling a beaten up female Gorn. “Lo-Vee! Are you all right in there?” The warred Warrior asked.

“Yeah. Just feeling a little beat up on the inside and out.” She said as No-Ble helps her out.

“Lo-Vee, I’m just so grateful that you’re alive.”

“You’re just saying that because if I was killed I would’ve received the highest honors.”

“You’ve got nothing to worry about with that sense of humor.”

“Listen! You got to let me fight the Gundams with you. I want to retrain and get stronger.”

“I’ve been though hell with those Gundams as well. But the next time I see them, they won’t be getting off so easily.”

“Oh, No-Ble.”

“I’d be happy if you worked along side me Lo-Vee.”

“I’d be happy to. Thank you.”

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Elephantia

Jungle Region

May 10, 3330 AD

2330 hours

Having finally stop to rest for a moment, Wu lands his Gundam in one of the few open clearings in the jungle. Stepping outside for some fresh air, he just stands still for several minutes, looking up at Terra’s night sky. Suddenly, a pack of wolves appear and surround him, growling hungrily at him. But he isn’t afraid. The wolves begin to lick their lips, ready to pounce on their next me-

“GET OUT OF MY SIGHT YOU WEAKLINGS!!!!” He yelled. This terrifies the wolves into running away, not wanting to take on such powerful pray. “Fighting a weak enemy … Leaves me feeling so empty afterwards.” Wu screams at the top of his lungs at the night sky.

Wu finally heads to Equestria to reunite with his comrades. Meanwhile Lance, Hilary, Imamu, Amani and Amanda begin buying the essentials that are needed for their new base. Wu arrives in Equestria at a secret Gorn base, while the other Gundam Meisters provide a distraction for Wu. Next on Gundam Equus, chapter 5: Reunion Next Chapter: Reunion Estimated time remaining: 4 Hours, 13 Minutes