Terra

60 kilometers from the island of Aquania

Illusion’s EMS-01 Celestial Being MS mode

Sixtary 22, 1035 ANM

9:12 a.m.

“What are the odds? The three of us meeting like this?” Illusion asked the two Gundams. “Ya know, since I’m a pony/draconequus hybrid, I can’t help but feel we were all destined to meet. Or perhaps I found you because you just stopped emitting that light. That’s probably it!” He said as he increases the power of the thrusters.

"Get away from him you nuthouse!" the pilot of the other Gundam shrieked as she grabbed a beam pistol. She fires, but Illusion flies away as they miss. “How the hell did I miss!?”

“‘Cause I’m a crackpot!” Illusion said as he maneuvers his Celestia Being around the white and purple Gundam. “Gotcha!” he wraps his mobile suits arms around the white and purple Gundam. “Looks like I’ll be taking home a souvenir.”

“Don’t you dare touch HER!” The pilot of the winged Gundam roared as he charges towards the two. Taking the linear riffle, Illusion fires at the Gundam as it drops its shield and grabs a stub on its upper arm. A cobalt blue colored beam saber appears. The Gundam uses the saber to slice off the arm with the liner riffle in an instant.

“A beam saber?!” Illusion asked, shocked that the winged Gundam has such versatile weapons. Deciding that this is too risky, Illusion lets the white and purple Gundam go and retreats to the transport ship.

QN 001-TS Gundam Dusk Shine MS mode

“Are you all right?” Lance asked as they float down to the oceans surface.

“I’m okay. Just a little surprised that I couldn’t hit him.” Amanda sounded a little shaken.

Looking down, Lance sees his shield/GN Buster Riffle is about to sink. Hurrying he grabs the weapon and changes his suit to its mobile fighter mode. “We better get going before Hilary and Amani see this.”

Amanda chuckles slightly. “Yeah. They’ll probably have about 100 new jokes if they saw this. I still can’t believe I let myself nearly get captured by that Illusion guy.”

“He is a bit nutty. That probably had something to do with it.” Lance said as they continue on their way. “We better switch to camouflage mode.” None of this makes any sense. How can a world that is over 1000 light years away from Earth have similar languages, cultures, animal species, food and similarly named cities and countries from the early 21st century? And how is it that they can operate machines from the 24th century? The Gorns probably had something to do with that part, but not the rest. Earth and Terra are far too similar to each other to be a near coincidence. But why and how are they so similar?

Terra

60 kilometers from Equestria

Equestrian transport plane

Sixtary 22, 1035 ANM

10:00 a.m.

“My oh my, you are unpredictable, aren’t you?” Crescent Moon asked Illusion as he reviews the data obtained during the scuffle.

“I lost the arm and the linear rifle. Not exactly what I envisioned the mad in battle would be like.”

“Ah, don’t be like that.” Crescent Moon said. “Fortunately, the telemetry you've been recording is so valuable it would have been worth losing the whole Celestial Being to obtain it. Even the paint that you scraped off of them could give us some good leads.”

“Those Gundam Meisters … I can’t help but think about how young they are.”

“You talked to them?”

“Yeah, and one of them soured oddly familiar.” Illusion said.

A Royal Guard suddenly comes into the room. “I’m sorry, Prince Illusion, but we lost the Gundams.”

“We got dumped.” Illusion said.

“You better start making some excuses now, Prince Illusion.” Crescent Moon said.

“Why?”

“Because your parents probably figured out by now where you went to, and I’m sure they won’t be happy that you had me build a mobile suit in secret.”

Illusion sighs in frustration. This is gonna be hard to explain.

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Doughnut Joe’s

June 22, 3330 AD

1955 hours

Hilary and Amani are in their disguises, enjoying some good old doughnuts. “This is so good!” Amani said as she eats a chocolate doughnut with sprinkles.

“I know! I can’t remember the last time I had a good, old fashion doughnut.” Hilary said, when she notices two familiar faces enter the shop. “About time you two got here.”

Looking in the direction if the door, Amani sees lance and Amanda walking up to their table. “Did something happen on the way here?”

“We’ll explain later,” Amanda said as she and Lance take their seats next to each other.

“Okay! The important thing is that we’re all safe.” Hilary said.

“Did Wu and Imamu already leave?” Amanda asked.

“Yep! They’re getting ready right now!”

“But do you think it’ll work? Using two rocket thrusters to get the Rapidfire and Blitz back into space?” Amani asked.

“Nothing to worry about, dear.” Amanda said in a reassuring voice. “Since we bought the thrusters from the Equestrian Space Agency, and that they’re launching tonight when there will be fireworks all over the Equestrian skies, no one will suspect a thing. Besides we need to get at least one Gundam to the Da Vinci to help power it.”

“And that ship has all of the necessary equipment we need to complete the base at the castle. That includes the cellular regeneration equipment.” Lance added. “And tomorrow night is the best time to do that.”

“Because all of Equestria launches fireworks to mark the anniversary the return of the Crystal Empire 33 years ago?” Hilary asked.

“Exactly! They won’t notice anything unusual in the skies because of the fireworks.” Amanda said.

“That’s definitely their Achilles heel.” Said Amani. “And if we have a weak point of our own then I guess it's the fact we have a single base in that ancient castle. And with only 8 solar reactors, two of them always powering the Ark, then we—” Lance suddenly places a ‘hoof’ on Amani’s shoulder.

“Don’t talk about our secrets.” He said in a stern voice.

“R-right. Sorry.”

“Let’s head back to base.” Lance said a she gets up.

“I wish we could take a break. All we’ve been doing since we got to Terra was either going on missions or restoring and repurposing that castle.” Hilary said.

“We got to strike while the iron is hot. After all no one will listen the first few times around,” Amanda said as they leave the shop.

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle, meeting hall

Sixtary 22, 1035 ANM

8:00 p.m.

“Of all of the stupid and rash things you’ve done in your 28 years, that was the most foolish!” Celestia scolded. He son just stares at her with some worry. Behind her is his father and his sweetheart, both equally mad.

The others are just watching — with Prism oddly enjoying it — as Illusion is backed into a wall. “I just wanted to protect Equestria if we were attacked by mobile suits. I admit that the heavy cannon can bring them down but a mobile suit is a far better choice.” Illusion put on a weak smile. Clearly he didn’t like his own explanation.

After a few tense moments, Celestia sighs. “Well, I’m just relived you made it out of that alive.” Celestia replied, giving Illusion a hug.

“Mom, you’re making me blush,” the slightly embarrassed Illusion said, only for Celestia to hug him tighter. Claire, Annie, Candy, and Whirlwind are snickering while Val and Prism are laughing at Illusion’s predicament.

After a few minuets, Celestia finally lets go. “But how did you build that mobile suit?”

“Crescent Moon was the one who built the Celestial Being, actually.” Illusion said.

“‘Celestial Being’? Did you name it after me?”

“Uh, y-yes.” Illusion answered, getting some snickering form the guys.

“And I thought Del was a mama's boy!” Prism snickered.

“You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?” Illusion asked the blue pegasus.

“Gee, how could you tell?” Prism asked as Crescent Moon and Spitfire walk in.

“You wanted to see us, princess?” Crescent Moon asked.

"Yes, actually.” Princess Celestia said as she looks over to them. “Spitfire, Crescent Moon. I sent you to the Zebra Nation to see Gorn Industries new model but instead you saw a calamity.”

“I saw it and I still can’t believe that a machine like that exists, princess.” Spitfire said.

“I believe that its well worth our time research them.” Crescent Moon replied.

Looking over to her sister and Twilight, the three nod as Celestia uses her magic to create 5 scrolls. “Me, Luna and Twilight feel the same way.” She said as she gives each of them a scroll. “Because each of you have either seen or are investigating something related to the Gundams, Starburst, Crescent Moon and Spitfire have received transfers while Starfall and Illusion have been drafted.”

Opening the scrolls, each of them see that they are now part of the “‘Anti-Gundam Investigative Task Force’?” Starburst asked as she read.

“A newly formed team. We’ll give it an official name later.” Twilight said.

“‘Base of operations, Princess Twilight’s castle. Head technologist … Professor Bastion Yorsets’!? He’s going to be on this team too?!” Crescent Moon asked.

“An indicator of how serious we’re taking this.” Luna replied. “We want you to get started right away.”

“Yes, princess!” Said Spitfire as she, Crescent Moon, and Illusion all salut them.

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Friendship Rainbow Kingdom castle’s hanger

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

9:00 a.m.

“This is huge!” Twilight said as she, Spitfire, and her husband Flash Sentry stare at the Celestial Being owned by Illusion.

“It is impressive,” said Spitfire. “But that Gundam I saw and you fought with is easily a foot taller than this.”

“And that’s why we’re gonna modify this based on the data gathered when Illusion fought those Gundams.” Crescent Moon said as he plugs in a computer into the Celestial Being’s systems.

“So that’s you machine, huh Illusion?” A familiar voice said. Looking over to the hanger’s door, everyone sees the Prince of the Crystal Empire, Valiant Heart.

“Valiant Heart? What are you doing here?” Starburst asked as she, her mother and father trot up to the young alicorn.

“Aunt Twilight asked me here.” He replied.

“Why?” Starfall asked the Princess of Friendship.

“Me and Flash are going to Aquania to investigate a module recovered during the Gundam Meisters intervention.” Twilight answered. “Until we’ve get back Val will be in charge of the castle.”

“I’m sure Annie, Candy and Claire will be happy about it.” Starburst mumbled under her breath, remembering the time the three of them tried to hook up her cousin and Red June.

“We’ll be off now. And no funny business, Starfall,” Flash said a she glared at the blue unicorn.

“Yes, sir. No funny business.” Starfall said as he salute the captain.

Terra

Island of Aquania

Equestrian Base

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:25 p.m.

“So that’s it?” Flash asked a guard as he and Twilight look at the module. Several Royal Guard and zebra are examining it.

“Yes, sir.”

“Did you learn anything form it?” Twilight asked.

“Yes, your highness. You there!” The guard called to a scientist. He quickly runs up to them in response. “Give Princess Twilight and Prince Sentry the details.”

“Yes, sir,” said the scientist as he looks back at the module. “It’s an optional bombing module made out of E-Carbon. The material is state of the art but we haven’t found any evidence of new technology in its construction.”

“And what about the missiles inside?” Flash asked.

“Right. After studying the residue we’ve determined that they were of the 300 kilogram guided type.” The scientist answered. “By the way, no country of manufacture — not even Gorn Industries — produces this type.”

“That means they’re producing their weapons on their own.” Twilight hypothesized.

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Friendship Rainbow Kingdom castle’s hanger

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:28 p.m.

“Judging by the impact your machine took I estimate that the Gundam’s output is roughly six times that of the Celestial Being.” Crescent Moon said as Illusion and the others rest for a bit.

“Those Gundams have a lot of power but at the same time they’re so agile.” Illusion noted.

“What kind of engine do you think they use?” Spitfire asked.

“I’m not sure, but there’s only one factor that makes such mobility possible,” Crescent Moon said. Everyone in the hanger looks at him, waiting for his answer.

Terra

Island of Aquania

Equestrian Base

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:28 p.m.

“That light?” Flash asked.

“Yes, sir. A guard reported seeing glowing particles emitting from the Gundams bodies.”

“That explains some of my questions,” Twilight said out loud. “It’s probably why they weren't picked up on our radar or sensors.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Friendship Rainbow Kingdom castle’s hanger

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:29 p.m.

“Yeah. That light isn’t only used for stealth but for also for controlling the machine,” Illusion said.

“More than likely…” an elderly unicorn said as he enters the hanger. “They’re also utilized in the Gundams weaponry.”

“Professor Bastion Yorsets!”

“What a remarkable group,” Bastion said with a small smile. “They posse technology several decades ahead of ours.”

Terra

Island of Aquania

Equestrian Base

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:29 p.m.

“Gundam Meisters.” Twilight said under her breath. “Just what is it that they want?”

“Right now we’re investigating Gorn Industries for anything unusual. After all they did invent the mobile suit.” Said the guard.

“They won’t find anything down that path.” Said the princess. “They can throw away this module because they don’t have to keep this technology a secret.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Friendship Rainbow Kingdom castle’s hanger

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:29 p.m.

“What I really like to do is focus on capturing a Gundam, if its possible.” Bastion finished.

“I complexity agree, so I would also like to have this machine modified,” Illusion said.

“But what about the stress on the pilot?” Bastion asked.

“Don’t worry about the pilots safety. But I would like it of you could get it down in one week.” Illusion said.

“Oh, you don’t ask for much do you?” Bastion jokingly asked.

“If we’re courting a Gundam than we’ll have to be a little aggressive.” Said Illusion. Suddenly, Illusion’s phone begins to ring. “It’s me.” Illusion answered. Suddenly his face goes from curiosity to one of shock. “What!? The Gundams are back!?”

Terra

Island of Aquania

Equestrian Base

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:30 p.m.

“Location!” Flash demanded from the guard that informed him and Twilight.

“Sir! There are two locations.”

“Two places?”

“Simultaneously?” Twilight and Flash both asked.

Terra

Canterlot, Equestria

Canterlot Castle throne room

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:30 p.m.

“In Alpacatina?” Celestia asked the guard.

“Most likely to intervene in the civil war over the mining rights to the country’s gem deposits.”

Terra

Alpacatina

QN 006-R Gundam Evasive

June 23, 3330 AD

1433 hours

The Diamond Dogs are so stubborn. They just keep firing riffles and paw guns at the Gundam while it takes a small beam pistol and fires at the dogs one at a time. “Ugh! I hate this. This feels way to much like being a bully.” She said after she disarmed two dogs … literally. She just randomly fires around another dog for a few second before she finally disarms it. “Come on! Hurry up and disarm. I’ll start hitting you.”

“What in the world are we doing!?” A Diamond Dog asked as the Evasive’s beam blast randomly fire around it. “If the Gundam wanted to kill us it would’ve down that already. So I am out of here!” He drops the gun and flees to the nearest tunnel.

“I’m getting out of here too!” Another Diamond Dog cried as he follows the other one. Soon all of them drop their guns and feels to the tunnels.

“They ran. They ran.” Said Violet.

“Hey, they wised upped.”

“Good stuff. Good stuff.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Friendship Rainbow Kingdom castle’s hanger

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

12:33 p.m.

Illusion is just about to grab the cable leading to his mobile suits cockpits, when; “Don’t do it!” Bastion suddenly said.

“And why not?” Illusion asked the professor. “One is literally at our front door in the Buffalo Lands. We can get there from here!”

“I have a deep routed loathing for illegal narcotics. If they’re going to burn it down then I’m more incline to help the Gundams.” Bastion answered.

“Narcotics?” Spitfire asked.

“A special drug that the buffalo grow causes one to have hallucinations of his upmost desires.” Bastion explained. “Because of that the tribes began warring over control, getting the settlers involve as well. But the Gundams don’t intend to intervene in the conflict, they’re planning to destroy the reason for the war itself.”

Terra

Buffalo Lands

QN 004-FS Gundam Sand Dune MF mode

June 23, 3330 AD

1305 hours

As the last of the buffalo farmers leave the fields, Amani is just circling over the narcotics. As the last stragglers leave, Amani stops circling. “Thirty minutes have passed since beginning circling maneuver. Warning complete. Sand Dune. Commencing mission operations.”

She opens the lower doors for the new module of the Sand Dune, and 18 bombs drop out of it. They all hit the target. The drugs begin burning as pillars of black smoke rise into the air. All of the buffalos just stare at the sight as the crop burns in a blue and yellow hue.

“99% of objective achieved. Mission complete. Missions like this one are a pleasure.” Amani smiles as she leaves the Buffalo Lands

Terra

Island of Aquania

Equestrian Base

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

1:07 p.m.

“A third unit just appeared here on Aquania?” Flash asked the guard.

“Yes, sir! It’s attacking the Sea Ponies secondary base.”

Thinking for a moment, Twilight decides to do something either beneficial as it will catch a Gundam, or really stupid: “I’ll head out.” She said.

“What!?” The shocked Flash asked.

“But princess, its at an enemy base!” The guard said.

“What do you hope to a-” Flash stopped, realizing what she intends to do. “You can’t be serious.”

“I am, and you can’t stop me.”

“But you haven’t even tested that spell yet! And you said it yourself that if the-”

“I know the risks Flash, but this might be our best chance.”

After a few tense moments, Flash sighs. Defeated. “All right. But you better come up with a good excuse to your brother if you get hurt so he won’t kill me.”

QN 001-TS Gundam Dusk Shine MS mode

Lance slices through an enemy Earth Bullet suit in an instant. As the two halves fall to the ground, the remaining two Earth Bullets take a few steps back.

“We just lost number three!”

“This Gundam thing is a monster!” The Sea Ponies in the two remaining suits cried out, clearly terrified by the Gundam’s abilities.

“Dusk Shine. Continuing conflict intervention. Eliminating targets.” Lance charges at the two remaining Earth Bullets.

“Fire! Fire!” The two Earth Bullets fire at the Dusk Shine, but it either blocks it with its shield or easily dodges it. “It’s too fast!”

The Dusk Shine slashes one of the Earth Bullets in half as the other tries to destroy the Gundams head. However he dodges that and slices the Earth Bullet in half. The legs stand for a few short seconds before falling to the ground, a small explosion happening once it hits the ground.

Lance eases the Dusk Shine as there are no mobile suits left at the base. “Mission comp-” Suddenly his radar detects something heading towards him from the South. Looking in that direction, he gasps at the sight of a giant, glowing alicorn pony around 20 meters in height floating down. “What the hell is that?” He then notices that behind the giant, raspberry colored alicorn-thing is Starburst’s parents, Princess Twilight and her husband Flash Sentry. But Twilight’s eyes are glowing… the same color as the giant alicorn pony in front go him.

“Are you sure you’re okay?” Flash asked her.

“Yes, Flash. The astral projection is holding up nicely as you can see,” she replied as the giant alicorn conjures a dagger of some sort, with Twilight acting as if she’s holding that dagger.

“But if that thing gets hurt than you feel the pain.” Flash sounded really worried.

“An astral projection? And if it gets hurt she feels the pain? Is she testing me?” Lance asked himself.

“Now then, Mr. Gundam Meister. Let’s see if you’re really serious about eliminating war,” Twilight said as the astral projection prepares to charge. The projection charges at the Dusk Shine, the dagger aiming at the head.

Acting quickly, Lance ducks and uses his GN Sword to knock the dagger out of the astral Twilight’s hoof. Turning around though, Lance gets a surprise. The astral Twilight grabs the Dusk Shine’s head! “It was a trap!” he said as all visual of the outside goes dark.

“Your plan worked, Twilight!” A stallion said. Presumably Flash Sentry.

“I learn from the best,” she purred. “But it’s not as easy as I thought. Something about the Gundam’s armor is repelling my magic. I’m having a hard time keeping it in the hoof, let alone keeping it still.”

“Is Gundanium resistant to magic?” Lance asked himself, but he quickly shakes his head. Never mind that. I need to get out of this. Let’s see, magic is most likely the manipulation of energy, that means nothing physical would be able to affect this astral projection. Then he felt the pressure as the astral Twilight began to squeeze and pull.

“I’m gonna have to remove the head fast but carefully. I don’t want to hurt the pilot.” Twilight said as the optic sensors begin showing static.

They think the cockpit is in the head? Must be because of the Gorn models. Lance thought.

“Do you think the pilot is okay? That Gundam isn’t moving at all.” Flash said.

“Maybe the shock of me grabbing the head knocked him out?”

Beginning to get angry, Lance activates the speakers. “No!” He said, surprises the two. “You’re mistaken!” He drops the shield and grabs one of his beam sabers. Using it he cuts off the forehoof of the astral Twilight. The real Twilight screams in agony from the pain of losing a limb. With an angry roar, Lance charges at the rest of the astral projection and slices it in half. It disappears as Twilight falls to the ground.

“Twilight!” Flash screamed as Lance turns his Gundam to face the two. Princess Twilight is lying on the ground, panting heavily as Flash comforts her.

“No one touches me.” Lance said over the speakers before picking up the discarded shield and takes off, leaving behind a cobalt blue colored trail of light.

Terra

Everfree Forest, Equestria

Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters

June 23, 3330 AD

2040 hours

“You ready to go, Imamu?” Wu asked. Both his and Imamu’s Gundams are on the catapults at the base. They’re just minutes away form launching.

“Ready as I’ll ever be.” The African replied. “Say, Hilary, how did the missions go?”

“They went off without a hitch.” Hilary answered. “Say 'hi' to Chris and the others for me.”

“Sure thing.” Wu replied.

“The fireworks are about to start.” Said Chrysalis. “Three … two … one …” Several explosions of yellow, blue, red, pink and purple light suddenly begin exploding above the skies of Ponyville.

“Now’s our chance.” Said Imamu. “Rapidfire. Imamu Trey. I'm taking off.” The catapult fires him into the night sky, which Wu not far behind as he’s place on the catapult.

“Nezha. Chong Wu. Flying into combat.” Wu launches into the sky after Imamu. After going straight up for 1500 meters, they activate the large thrusters attached to their Gundams legs. Imamu and Wu feel the pressures exerted on their bodies as their ascent increases in speed dramatically. Luckily they don’t have to feel their organs being smushed against their spleens for long as they soon reach the 10,000 kilometer mark.

“We’ve reached 10,000 kilometers. Disengaging thrusters.” Imamu releases the two thrusters as they burn out. Wu does the same as well.

“We’re now arriving at the rendezvous point.” Wu said as they see a ship ahead. The Da Vinci. The Da Vinci is a long, narrow craft, white with blue trim in a few places. The bridge was set at the back of the vessel, on a tall conning tower set above the rest of the ship. The bridge sat above the square, blockish central section of the ship, with two massive engine blocks shaped like white and blue arrowheads attached to the sides. Bolted on to the front of the ship where the two knife-like forward modules, which gave the ship the appearance of having two crocodile jaws above the mouth that are the hanger doors.

“Visual confirmation of Rapidfire and Lightning Flash.” A girl said over the comlink. Presumably she’s on the ship. “Prepare for docking. Relative guidance system activated.”

Two of the hanger doors then open, followed by a continuing line of white light. “Hatches three and five open.” Another voice on the ship said.

“Linkage system cleared. Nezha entering ship.” Said Wu as he turns the Nezha so its back faces the floor of the Da Vinci. Once the Nezha enters the hanger, two hooks stop it from going any further. A plate rises and hooks into the Gundams feet.

“Docking of Lightning Flash complete.” One of the girls said as a thud resonates throughout the ship. “Docking of Rapidfire complete.”

“Begin connecting Lightning Flash’s and Rapidfire’s GN Drives to Da Vinci.” A GN conduit connects to the Gundams GN Drive. “Ready for energy transfer from Blitz and Rapidfire to Da Vinci. Commencing transfer.”

Wu then exits his Gundam’s cockpit and floats out of it and towards the hanger’s door. “That was a pretty good landing, Wu.” An old man around 55-years-old with black hair and eyes with glasses said as he floats to the Gundam with some robots, and a Haro controlling one.

“Good to see you too, old man Ian.” Said Wu with a small smile. “I’ll help you with the maintenance.”

“Go to your room and get some rest. Give other people a chance to do some work.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Friendship Rainbow Kingdom castle’s meeting hall

Sixtary 23, 1035 ANM

9:03 p.m.

“That was one of the stupidest things you have ever done, Twilight!” Spike yelled. Twilight is resting in her throne with Flash beside her, her friends all there having came as soon as they could.

“I’m fine Spike.” Twilight said to her former assistant.

“We’re just glad that you’re safe, egghead,” said Rainbow.

“I can’t believe you used that astral protection-thingy to fight with a Gundam! How was it?” Pinkie asked.

“Exhausting,” Twilight answered. “And my personal opinion is that I think there’s few things in the entire world that can stand up to a Gundam in a fair fight.”

“It was that strong?” Applejack asked.

“That’s just my opinion. But I’ll say this much; they’re not unbeatable.” Twilight said as she stands up, though she’s still a bit shaky. “They can be beaten, we just need to find out how to do it.”

Terra

Fillyppines

Gorn Fillyppine Base

June 24, 3330 AD

1208 hours

“So this is the Fenice suit?” Knight At-Lass asked as he marvels at No-Ble’s new machine.

“Yes. I believe that this suit can stand up to the Gundams. But we need a few more days before we can begin testing.”

“I’m still having a hard time believing that the Gundams inherited the design of this Fenice.” Said the skeptical Lo-Vee. “Why are you here anyway, At-Lass?”

“Your father personally asked me to be the one in charge of capturing the Gundams. And he gave me permission to select the members for this team as well. But he did recommend one person to join as well.”

“‘Person’? It isn’t a Gorn?”

“I’m afraid not. Bring him in.” At-Lass directed two Gorns at the hanger’s doors.

One opens them and — much to the shock of No-Ble and Lo-Vee — a human around the age of 22 with tan skin, golden eyes and wearing an orange Gorn pilot suit walks into the room. He salutes the three before introducing himself: “I am Lieutenant Ibrahim Smirnov, Human Super Solider Number 1 of the Super Solider Institute.”

“‘Super Solider Institute’? I never heard of that.”

“And how did a human join the Gorn Armada?”

“King He-Ll explained to me that not all of the humans were killed. Some were put into cryogenic stasis, such as Lieutenant Ibrahim Smirnov. Some of them are used as test subjects for the Quantum Brainwave Surgery, which the humans military originally created as a way to create super soldiers. He believes that your suit and the lieutenant here could be out trump card against the Gundams.”

“As of today I have been assigned to serve in your elite unit, Princess Lo-Vee and Warrior No-Ble. It’s an honor to meet you.” Lieutenant Ibrahim Smirnov said in an almost robotic-like tone.

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Ponyville train station

Sixtary 24, 1035 ANM

8:00 a.m.

Rainbow Dash and her family are patiently waiting at the station. Sweetie Belle and Button Mash are with them. The train they’re waiting for has just stopped at the tracks. As the passengers all make their way off of it, two ponies in particular catch their eyes. “Icy!” Prism called out as he and Whirlwind run up to his younger brother.

“Hey, Bolt!” Icy said as the others run up to them. “Long time no see.”

“Ya got that right, little guy.” He said as the two shake hoofs while Sweetie Belle barrages her daughter with many questions.

“So, did you find your purpose in life?” Rainbow asked her youngest son.

“I did, which is one reason why we came back.” Icy began. “It took me a while, and after many nights in different cites, accepting many whether pony jobs, I finally found it: I’m meant to be a firefighter.”

It took a moment before Soarin and Dash could respond. After a good minute — during which both Prism and Whirlwind were expressing their amazement at the path Icy finally chose — a teary eye Rainbow suddenly grabs Icy and gives him a tight hug. “That’s my boy.”

Terra

Ponyville, Equestria

Sugarcube Corner

Sixtary 24, 1035 ANM

8:30 a.m.

Rainbow Dash had already arrange for a small party to welcome Icy and Pixel home. But of course she did expected that Pinkie would make even this small party into a giant one. Banners saying ‘Welcome home Icy & Pixel!’ we’re displayed all over the shop as residents from across the town gathered.

Loud speakers blared as a giant cake is on the main table. “This is amazing!” Icy said as he and Pixel enjoy some of the cake.

“All of this for us? I’m whelmed.” Pixel said in between bits of her cake.

“Baked it myself!” A mare behind the counter said to the two.

“Who are you?” Icy asked the new mare, not recognizing her.

Just as the mare opened her mouth, Sugar Rush answers for her. “She’s Hilary Duo!”

“Duo?” Pixel asked.

“Yep! But you can just call me Hilary.”

“Of course, Hilary!” Said Pixel, when Twilight notices something startling on the news.

Quickly she turns up the volume so that everypony in the shop can hear. “And we have some breaking news form northern Camelia today.” The news mare said, getting everypony’s attention. “At daybreak Camelia time the terrorist organization IRS announce that it will cease all terror activities.”

The screen then switches to a reporter at the IRS’ main base. “This means that the conflict in northern Camelia which has continued for almost 500 years has come to an end. So now a new path to peace has been opened.”

“That means…” Pixel tried to say as everypony stares at the news broadcast. “The world is … The world is changing.”

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