It probably wasn't even an hour after Ryder and Daring had taken off in Celestia's private jet. Daring stood outside of a bathroom just along side of a large bedroom with sensual lighting from overhead. The bed was large with covers looking as soft as if they were made from clouds. White and grey with light gold stripes going across the width of it. Ryder could be heard throwing up. "Alright alright Ryder I believe you about the song now!" She said. "Do you want me to get a ginger ale?"

Ryder groaned as a flush was heard. "....Nah... Ginger ale doesn't do- urp....- Shit...." He said. "Just get me... some lemon lime soda...."

"Alright but I want to see you out here lying down alright?" Daring listened closely but heard no answer before walking out the door into what looked to be a living room area with a couch, a TV in a state of the art entertainment center with multiple things such as a game console, a DVD player, stereo system and a few other unknown devices. Behind the couch a few feet was a fully stocked bar and bartender mare behind it. Bartender was a unicorn dressed in a black vest and bow tie.

The Pegasus mare walked up to the bar and the bartender gave her a smile. "You need something Miss?" She asked. "Martini? Manehattan Mega Tea? Anything you need I can make for you!" Daring sighed.

"I could use with a few tequila shots but the general needs a lemon lime soda to settle his stomach. He's not taking this flight very well. Might need to get some chips and salsa for him to get his strength up. Think you could make that happen at all?" The bartender gave a nod before reaching under the bar for a moment and pulling a little yellow can setting it on the bar top and a bottle of tequila just ready to be poured.

"Hurry and get General Ryder taken care of. I'll get the on board waiter to get some dinner ready for both of you. Alright?" Daring gave a quick nod taking the can of soda before running back to the bedroom only to see Ryder crawling on his hands and knees towards the bed looking like shit. She knelt down next to him and sat on the floor sitting him in her lap opening and giving him the can.

"There we go.... Here drink slowly sweetie..." Ryder took the can in his shaking hands and slowly sipped from it. "....it's okay.... I got you this plane isn't going anywhere... We're fine.... Wanna tell me what made you freak out like that?"

Ryder whimpered and curled up resting his head against her chest. "...I... I was nearly killed in a plane crash wh-when I was younger..." He said. "...C-comic book store... I was there buying a comic book for m-m-my collection... about... five minutes after I left a sm-sma-small... plane crashed there kill-lling the guy who ran the store.... I.... I couldn't sleep for two d-days and... peed my self because... I-I was afraid of being I-I-in one spot for too long..." Daring hugged Ryder and shushed him.

"...Don't worry sweetie... I checked with the pilots just before take off and they can put this thing on auto pilot that has never ever ever EVER failed during flight. Just... I don't know pretend we're on the ground inside my home... I'm walking around stark naked just ready for you to pound my ass as soon as I bend over...." She leaned in a bit and whispered. "...Maybe we can go into the bathroom and I can do a little dress up for you... Only if you're up for it.... If not we can just cuddle and I'll be as gentle as anything."

"....L-lets just cuddle... please...." Ryder shivered and cuddled up to her just resting his head against her breast.

"....Not feeling well enough to get hard?" The stallion on her bosom nodded sipping from his soda yet again. "...Well why don't we move this to the couch out side? Don't wanna have you nod off here... besides we have food to order and get into your system after what happened." He nodded again giving a yawn. Daring stood up with Ryder throwing his arm over her shoulder before carefully walking out of the room and towards the couch sitting him down on it. As she sat him down he gave a groan.

"...is it possible for you to get me some crackers....? Please...? I feel like I'm about to pass out...." Daring gave Ryder a nod and jogged away toward a doorway with a curtain over it. As Ryder sat there he stared at the large entertainment center and surveyed it. He looked down at the coffee table in front of him and saw the remote just sitting there in the middle of the table. He grabbed it gently running his fingers over the rubber buttons feeling every contour, every bump and every slit they contained on and in between. He saw a large red button at the top and pressed it. He looked to the TV as it glowed a bit on its screen yet only saw something poke up from the TV.

Ryder looked closer and saw a little red light blink on the thing but before he could get up the TV screen turned on showing two faces on each half of the TV with a little box on the bottom showing him on the couch. One face being Princess Celestia. The other a unicorn stallion with a brown coat and a short mohawk. Celestia huffed covering her face a bit ticked. "...Okay this one might be my fault Wolf." She said. "....The General and the package are on my jet. I think he just wanted a bit of entertainment and I didnt leave clear instructions on how to work everything there."

The stallion gave a chuckle. "Well I guess while he's here I can get a few words in with 'im." He said having a heavy accent. "Ryder y'crazy bastard. A fine mess y'got yourself in from what I'm hearin' from Celestia!" Ryder sipped from his soda shakily just looking at Celestia. She huffed a bit seeing his hesitancy clear as day.

"I told you all I heard. Someone set a little number on the packages head here in Equestria and bounty hunters are either looking to catch or kill... mostly kill and if he hadn't been there to stop the gunman the package would not be in tact. She was distraught and he was just lucky... You think you might want to talk in private? I could leave you two alone if Ryder wants it."

Ryder huffed. "...No no Celestia stay..." He said. "I'm sorry if i barged in on this but... I guess Ember here comes first..." He leaned forward a bit. "Excuse me if i don't seem right at the moment... just a bit sick... memories decided to resurface from my childhood..."

"It's understood Ryder. Take your time." Celestia smiled. Ryder sighed giving a little bit of a burp.

"...Alright Ember... I'm going to need a few things for when me and.... 'The Package'... land at the base. We're going to need quarters to share, a stock of weapons, armored transports and possible disguises just in case we're made. Anything that is needed to be paid or done to acquire any of those things I can do. 'The Package' is important for many... Including me but the factor here is trust. Package trusts me only. Anyone who is unknown is automatically thought to be the enemy unless a good form of trust can be established through me."

Ember gave a smile. "...Well there is something y'can do for me..." He said. "Come morning we're going to go on a raid. A local gang are holding shipping containers filled with crates of ammo and weaponry. The local UFG has recruited us Militant Guards to take those crates back and show we aren't to be made fools of! We need you because you're one of the best damn men I know has near perfect accuracy with a sling shot! Sniper isn't as light as a sling shot but y'can adapt real quick in the range. Barrett fifty cal sound good to you?"

"...It's good with semi auto but... Bolt action could be better! More powerful, more accurate. Would I be firing from a rooftop?"

"Chopper. You're just as important as the package from what Celestia tells me. Cant have you put in the crossfire of anyone! Not my men. Not even theirs! You and the package need to be safe!"

"If we both need to be safe where the fuck is she going to be? I gotta be near her or else she probably wont leave the jet or what ever quarters you put us in with a pistol aimed at the door ready to shoot at anyone who entered without knocking!"

Celestia huffed as both stallions started to go back and forth nearly yelling at each other. "BOYS! STOP!" She snapped. Immediately both stallions stopped. "Ryder you and Wolf are going to talk this out when you get to Bullvania. Don't go and yell at each other like little children! Wolf you hang up. I need to have a little chat with Ryder alone. See if I can clarify anything he's confused by that's in my jet. I'll contact you later if needed." Wolf said nothing and gave a nod before Celestia's face took up the entire screen. "Alright Ry.... He's gone... calm down." Ryder took a deep breath and leaned back in the seat. "...Where's Daring? Is she using the toilet or something?"

Ryder looked towards the curtained off area just as it opened having Daring hurry over with a bottle of beer stashed under her arm and two plates in her hand. Both with hayburgers dripping with ketchup. "I'm right here Princess!" She said coming into frame setting the plates down. She looked to Ryder as she sat down. "Couldn't get you crackers but the bartender said this would be just as good." She looked back to the TV. "So... what happened for this call?" Celestia smiled a bit as Ryder leaned on Daring's shoulder looking a bit tired.

"He accidentally stumbled onto this call trying to turn a movie on or something. Right Ryder?" Ryder nodded getting another sip of his soda. "Oh and... Speaking of something... There might be a teeny bit of complications with a work for the sword... Weaponry is needed and the only way Ryder can protect you is if he can do a raid but he needs to keep an eye on you at the same time... I'll let you watch some TV if you can talk things out and see what can be done. Agreed?" Both Ryder and Daring gave a nod. "Alright then. Buttons are clearly labeled. Top of the remote just hit the input button and switch to HDMI four. TV should kick on and you can watch any channel you'd like. Simple as that." Daring looked to Ryder and gave a little smile seeing him almost asleep.

"Thank you Princess... I'll do it for him. Right now I think he might need a bit of energy... Anything you have just to spike his energy up a bit?" Celestia nodded.

"There's some earbuds in the bedroom I sleep with at times. They're in the drawers in my bedroom. Grab those and Ryder's little 'gift' and start up the music. I've had Luna upload all of his favorite bands to the music app so he should be happy. Has he been given the gift yet?"

"Tried looking for it for twenty minutes but nothing turned up. That's when he started to puke... Think you can talk to him and keep him up until I get back?" Celestia gave a nod. Quickly Daring shook her coltfriend waking him right up with a snort. He looked to Daring a bit frightened. "It's okay it's okay.... I gotcha... You sit here and start eating. Celestia's gonna talk with you and make sure you don't go and freak out again... Don't want you to lose too much now do you?" He shook his head. "Good boy... Now eat up. If the bartender comes back see if you can get a few drinks for you and me to run on later." She gave him a wink before getting up and rushing towards the bedroom.

Not long later Ryder and Daring were watching the end of a movie. Everything inside the jet was dark other than the TV with the credits rolling past. Daring was leaning on Ryder, one hand around his neck and one hand on his lap. She gave a yawn and nuzzled him. He looked to her. "...You wanna go to bed baby?" He asked almost whispering. Daring nodded into his shoulder. "You need me to carry you or do you think you can do it by your self?" She sat up and kissed his cheek.

"...I got it Ry... I'm not gonna have you carry me.... I'm no baby...." Ryder grinned a bit and moved one of his hands to her inner thigh. She gave an eep as he pressed against her crotch.

"Well it does seem like you leaked a tiny bit here.... I don't think you can make it if you get up... You don't want to be a little potty pants again do you?" Daring huffed a bit and pushed off Ryder.

"Fine carry me if you must but don't drop me! You drop me someones getting peed on!"

"I get peed on someones probably gonna get spunk in their panties while they sleep! I wont hesitate to glaze your ass with it!"

"Well hurry before I do piss my pants! Celestia hears that you're basically going to be blamed! I'll even pay everyone on this plane four hundred bits each to even say you tied me to this couch the whole plane ride!" Ryder rolled his eyes as his marefriend wrapped her hands around his neck and sitting in his arms.

"Fine little baby. I'll carry you to the bathroom but you even try anything funny I'm buying you diapers to wear in public! I'm not gonna hesitate!" She looked him in the eye as he stood up.

"You'd probably get a hard-on wanting me to just wet myself! Just get me to the damn toilet! Too many drinks, too long of movie! Lucky I can hold my damn liquor unlike you Drunky McGee! Glad you only had soda didn't you?" Ryder gave a nod as he walked into the bedroom setting Daring down by the bathroom door. Just as Daring was about to step into the bathroom Ryder gave a yelp and dropped to his knees shoving his hands between his legs. Daring flipped the light on in the bathroom showing Ryder's blushing face as a hissing sound came to her ear. He was peeing himself. A stain grew on his pants and spread onto the floor having him whimper tearing up. "....Well it seems someone needs the diaper more than I would...." She watched as his ears folded back on themselves as he started to sob. She sighed. "...Alright... get undressed and get in here so momma can clean you up...." Ryder hesitantly stood up and gave a nod before just dropping his pants hiding the spot he had made. He stepped into the bathroom just as Daring dropped her pants and planted herself of the toilet instantly starting to relieve herself. She grabbed a bit of toilet paper as he took his wet panties off. "Cant believe you were still wearing those... I thought you took those off after we stopped looking for that phone!" He sniffled crossing his arms and averting his gaze.

"...W-well... They were comfortable...I c-couldn't take them off...." Daring started to wipe his legs down giving a slight 'aww' as he hid his face with his hands.

"Hey hey calm down... No one knows about those but me... We'll get your wet clothes into a bag, get that floor cleaned and get to sleep... Once we get to the base we can get them washed, maybe get both of us a new set of clothes to hide who we are when we're out in public. Could be little lovers outfits, costumes from a movie or just something casual... Doesn't really matter as long as we don't stick out like a sore thumb. Maybe diplomats from Saddle Arabia? Could the Bullvanian military do something like that?" Ryder gave a hesitant nod as she wiped down his crotch more.

"....A-all guards do it.... Urban Force, Royal and Militant Guard... All of em...." Daring tossed the damp TP between her legs into the toilet and grabbed a second little wad wiping herself.

"Alright sweetie I'm all done here.... You go get yourself in some pajamas and I'll see if I can get a trash bag for your pants and panties. I'll come to bed once I get a towel to dry that little puddle up." Ryder sniffled and smiled leaning down just to kiss Daring on the cheek. She smiled and nudged him out the door. He carefully stepped over the pair of pants just sitting all wet and went over to the bed just lying down in it. Not long later Daring walked back into the room after getting Ryder's clothes into a bag only to see Ryder just lying in the bed stark naked and asleep. She gave a little smile and tossed the bag aside before stripping down herself. She sighed as she let her wings stretch.

"...So much for giving these guys a work out while we were resting..." She walked to the edge of the bed and pulled the covers from under Ryder. He didn't wake up. Nor did he even move an inch. She lied down next to him and covering him up with the blanket before cuddling up and passing out herself.

As they slept they had started to dream. Ryder dreamt he was sneaking through a museum. He wore black jeans, black sneakers, a black hoodie and a dark bandana hiding his face as he held a pistol out in front of him with a flashlight illuminating a few thing in front of him. The pistol he had used a suppressor at the end of the barrel. He stopped just as an intercom sounded. "...Well well... It seems we have an intruder!" A stallion's voice said. "GUARDS! Get him! Aviation exhibit!" Lights suddenly flipped on illuminating everything. He dove behind what looked to be the cockpit of a small fighter plane. He kept his gun at the ready as he unscrewed the suppressor and shoved it into his pocket. The sound of boots and stallions yelling at each other echoed through the large room yet he didn't know where they were coming from. As he waited the yells and stomping boots got closer. They started to slow and fade off. He counted down from three in his head before springing up only to aim the gun in the face of Daring who in return aimed a gun in his face. Daring wore a tight spandex suit with a holster strapped to her hip. She shook still holding her gun in Ryder's face.

"...P-please tell me you're not going to shoot me... I don't want to have to shoot you..."

Ryder sighed dropping to his knees and dropping the gun onto the floor. "...Fuck... I nearly ended you..." He said. Daring holstered her gun and dropped to her knees hugging Ryder.

"...Thank goodness... What are you doing here...? This is supposed to be my dream!"

The sound of high heels was heard. "It's both of your dreams." A familiar voice said. Both Ryder and Daring looked up only to see Princess Luna standing over them smiling. "I thought I'd create an environment to maybe peak your interests in history. You both started out in different parts of this dream realm. Ryder had aviation and Daring you had an ancient Saddle Arabian exhibit didn't you?" Daring gave a nod. "Well... these exhibits could possibly inspire you to create your own history. You said Ahuizotl could start a war wielding the sword. If that is what is intended you would be peace keepers between Bullvania and what ever area he intends to do war with. Even Equestria. I can say everyone will be safe but for how long the war could go on it isn't clear. Both Equestria and Bullvania can hold sides for a while but Bullvania is already ready and waiting for a large scale war... I can say they have a little document that everyone agreed to. If a war goes on for twenty plus years they are obligated to use Nuclear Warfare. One missile or bomb could just devastate Manehattan and Fillydelphia combined. I don't want to worry you with that thought. Long time away."

Ryder picked up his gun and holstered it. "...We pretty much have to work fast I take it?" He asked looking at both Daring and Luna. Daring nodded. "How fast? Few days? Few hours?"

Daring stood up with Ryder. "Ahuizotl works fast but we're given a few days. He's not smart enough to get everything together all at once." She said. "He needs to get a group of warriors together, find a place no one even knows about to hide in and form a plan of attack with what weapons he has. With that shipment the gang is holding they might be moving faster than anything."

Luna hummed as they started walking into another exhibit. This one had suits of armor everywhere. Even different close combat weapons of the time. Mace's, Claymore swords, daggers and even staffs for those unicorns who couldn't control their horns. "Something tells me if you were to get those weapons back you could delay the process." She said. "I overheard Celestia and Ember Sparks talking earlier and I hear they keep tabs on the place twenty four seven. They even had taken the opportunity to get wireless cameras set up around to see if any vehicles were leaving the compound. Two cars were already stopped finding they had assault rifles and shotguns inside the trunks. Why they didn't get any armored trucks is beyond even me... Now I've asked my father, the king of the underworld to bestow upon you a skill each." She split Ryder and Daring up putting them on either side. She snapped her fingers and two suits of armor started to move, stepping off of their pedestals. Both Ryder and Daring went for their guns but Luna stopped them. "Please you wont be needing those just yet! Besides... These armor suits will just ricochet the bullets and endanger me." The suits of armor stood in front of them before falling apart revealing mannequin ponies. "Okay. Now one at a time. Daring draw your weapon but don't fire." She suddenly grabbed Ryder and shoved him over to the mannequin pony across from Daring. It grabbed him holding his arms up keeping him in place. "Fire when ready!" Daring looked to Luna shocked.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?! I cant shoot that thing while he's in the way! I'll hit him!" Luna walked behind Daring and used her magic to force her to aim the gun.

"You have an opening! Your skill that was given to you is a sharp shooters ability. Fire a gun, a bow even throw a spear and hit your mark every time depending on the range of the weapon. Just relax, aim and fire." She snapped her fingers giving herself, Daring and Ryder earplugs. Daring took a few deep breaths steadying her aim. Ryder gave her a frightened look. He would speak but fear consumed him. As Daring aimed she saw an opening just inches from Ryder's head and everything started to slow down for her. She pulled the trigger and the gun went off firing the bullet. Ryder yelped as the bullet flew past his head and took out the mannequin holding him. It dropped him immediately causing him to just scurry to Daring's feet scared. She dropped down holstering her gun.

"Oh Ryder I'm so sorry! You have choice of what ever we do tomorrow! I promise I wont say no to anything! I'd even go as far as saying you could just grope me if you wanted!" Luna huffed standing them both up again.

"This one is my fault Ryder! I promise you things will be done just for you once you return. You might find something new inside your room.... Big surprise and no spoilers." She hugged him for a moment before setting him up facing his target. "Now for you father has something special.... Your guard skills are at their peak but agility is everything. She snapped her fingers and suddenly the room split apart just between Ryder and the dummy. Each ten feet or so a wall sprang up until there were five walls, three on the right and two on the left. "You've been given an upgrade on your stamina and agility. I thought this might be the best test to put you through to show you what you can do when you sprint. Draw your weapon and on the third wall shoot your target. Just time your jumps but just know if you do fall you'll be caught by invisible netting. Just go and try it."

Ryder took a deep breath and sighed as he drew his gun readying himself. "....I sure hope so..." He said. "... Here I go..." He backed up a bit and ran at the closest wall before jumping onto it. Daring watched a bit confused at her coltfriend as he quickly hopped to another wall and ran on that as he did the wall before. As he jumped to the third wall he did a flip using his wings to flip him all the way over. Just at the middle of the wall he aimed his pistol and fired three times hitting one shot between the chest. The other shots missed hitting other exhibits. He hopped off the last two walls and landed on one hand somehow balancing himself.

"See? Everything here is a gift from my father to you. I know what you're thinking: This is a dream and you can do anything you wish in a dream!"

Daring watched as Ryder hopped his way back. "Yeah pretty much princess... But what's going to make this different?" She asked. Luna gave a smile just as Ryder landed next to Daring.

"My father is a very unusual stallion... Evil but his deals are fair if I'm involved with him. I ask him for gifts for two ponies to use in a fight against someone to keep his little girls safe and he gives it to you for no catch. Those who do it for their own personal gain get the catch which is basically taking their soul, giving them a disease that deteriorates them etcetera." Daring looked to Luna as Ryder broke off and looked to another exhibit.

"But doesn't that mean we still could get the catches?" Luna shook her head.

"Nope. I paid dear father off with a hug. You may see him as evil but... he's just punishing the bad ponies. I could take you to meet him sometime but that might take some time after your return. For now... I would wake up and get dressed. Maybe a bit of breakfast. Once the plane lands no food is served. Bar still serves drinks but not many. Celestia has rules against it since she was drunk before a meeting and lost her breakfast right before the meeting... Lucky she was thought to just have a stomach virus.... Now get thy clothes and ready yourselves. I feel a visitor coming."

Daring gave a nod and everything faded away almost instantly. All she heard was the ring of a phone and short bursts of vibrations. She sat up holding the covers to her bare chest and leaned over Ryder who was just out in the open naked sleeping on his back. His cock out in the open but showing he was hard. She grabbed his phone that was just on the side table with a note next to it. The note read: 'Sorry but the general left this on the bar. I used my personal cord and charged it for him. -Six Shot, The bartender. P.S. ...Being honest here I... may... have peeked at one of you in the bed... not saying which one but I'm sorry!' Daring blushed looking at the phone in her hand only to see Rainbow Dash's face on the screen. She hit the green button marked 'Answer' in black text. She put it up to her ear and heard a growl. "RYDER!" She heard Rainbow Dash yell. "This is the fourth fucking time I've called you! Why the hell haven't you been answering me?!"

Daring groaned a bit. "Dash... Do you have to be so fucking loud...?" She asked whispering. "...We were asleep... Well... I was..." She rubbed her eyes a bit staring at Ryder's cock once again.

"Oh shit! M-Miss Yearling! I'm sorry! I didn't realize you had his phone! I-I just called him to say his aunt and uncle are in town to make sure his sister is alright! I had to get them out here but if you can tell him about that tell him I'm making sure she stays here with me until he comes back!" Daring couldn't help but reach over and grasp Ryder's cock feeling its firmness and girth.

"O-oh ok-kay... I'll let him no... poor fella couldn't sleep last night because of a scary movie but i'm to blame for that... I'll wake him and let him know. Hug his sister for me!" Without another word Dash hung up. Daring placed the phone back on the side table and looked to Ryder's now blushing face. "...Alright... just for you..." She slowly started to rub his hard cock. She shuttered a bit feeling her own need to get off hit hard. She felt her free hand drift mindlessly under her to her crotch but she quickly pulled it away. "No... Be strong... Don't give in to your needs... this is for him... not you... Find another use...." She stuck her middle finger into her mouth and started to wet it with her saliva before sticking her hands between Ryder's legs fondling his balls and working her middle finger into his ass. He arched his back slightly giving a little moan.

Daring started to rub his shaft faster trying to keep his balls from flopping all over the place. He moaned a bit grabbing a pillow and hugging it. "...F-fuck.... fuck me hard blue blood.... please....." He said still deep in sleep. "...t-teasing.... get ya... no where...." She grinned and shoved another finger going two knuckles deep making Ryder just cry out in pleasure. She noticed his cock just oozing with precum and leaned over licking the tip getting a taste of it. Licking her lips she aimed Ryder's cock right at her face just waiting for his spunk to shoot out. She shoved her fingers deeper into his ass and made the illusion there was a stallion thrusting his cock into him. He started panting and moaning into the pillow. Daring could feel his cock tensing up in her hand. Suddenly it throbbed shooting shot after shot of his sweet spunk onto her face as he nearly screamed. "I-I'M CUMMING!" She started rubbing his shaft more vigorously as she took her hand away from his ass and grunted.

"YES! YES! FEED ME YOUR SPUNK BABY!" Ryder's eyes snapped open and he sat up quickly bringing his legs up just knocking Daring's hand away with his legs. He looked to Daring as she fell back with her legs wide open showing off her dripping wet pussy.

"...D-Daring...? W-what... what happened? Why do I feel like I.... J-just ran around in my sleep...." Daring pounced on him tackling him off the bed.

"You were out of it and with you naked how could I not do that? I wanted to say sorry for shooting at you but not be demeaned in public! Please! Don't be mad at me!" She lied on him putting her head on his chest putting the least messiest side down. He huffed sitting Daring up again standing himself up.

"I'm not mad... You got a point with the public.... Cant make it seem like i'm raping you or something..." He helped Daring to her feet. "You just get to the shower... I'll get dressed and wait for you out at the bar. Okay baby?" Daring gave a hesitant nod just licking a bit of cum off of her hand. "Good... Take as much time as you need to take care of things... I can feel the heat from a foot away." She blushed shoving one of her hands between her legs before hurrying to the bathroom.

Not long later Ryder was wearing what looked to be an old style black military jacket and black camo jeans and some black canvas sneakers as he sat at the bar just sipping from a glass of orange juice with a sandwich right next to him. The bartender sat behind the bar still looking as if she was just waking up. She looked to Ryder. "...Sir?" She said. Ryder looked up at her. "...I-is it possible for me to just rest at all?"

"You didnt sleep at all did you?" The bartender mare shook her head. "Why didn't you?" She yawned.

"Well... I just normally get an order from who ever's high ranking... whether it be guard or princess... no one gave me my orders so... I just... grabbed a soda and stayed at my post the entire night..."

"Well just go sleep somewhere. Apologies if I didn't know you need orders to sleep. Never been on the jet before..." The bartender smiled.

"...I-its fine... you need anything don't hesitate to grab a bottle and make your own drinks but... please... one bottle missing and I report it to the princess! Got me....?" Ryder nodded taking a bite of the sandwich and watched as the mare got up from her little seat and walked around the bar to the couch where she just collapsed onto it.

Just as Ryder turned back around to the bar the door to the plane opened letting in a really bright light. He had to cover his eyes until a familiar stallion walked on the plane. This familiar stallion was a unicorn with a brown coat and mowhawk. He wore tactical gear along with fingerless gloves. He even had a holstered pistol at his hip. He grinned as Ryder chugged the rest of his orange juice and setting the glass down on the bar. Just before he came three feet to the bar Ryder got up and rushed him. He threw a punch missing the stallion by inches only to be thrown to the ground feet away and pinning him under his boot. "...Ya still got a lot of work to do mah friend." He said stepping off and helping Ryder up. "Coulda swore ya were gonna get better with all your time in the guard!"

Ryder gave a laugh standing up with the help of the stallion. "I thought I had you this time Wolf!" He said. "I've been doing everything I can to try this! I guess I couldn't choose which style to take you down with..." Suddenly he swept Wolf's legs out from under him and sending him flat on his stomach as he pressed an elbow against his neck. "...but letting your guard down was your first mistake!" Wolf looked up at Ryder a bit surprised.

"What the...? I was on my guard but where the hell was the time to react! One second I'm upright and next I know y'got your fuckin' elbow on my neck... How the hell d'ja do that?!" Ryder helped him right up brushing him off.

"Just a bit of training is all! Regiment is gonna stay a secret so don't bother asking." Wolf huffed.

"After that I'm actually afraid t'ask now..." He walked over and sat at the bar with Ryder. "So... Where's the filly y'came here with? She still asleep?" Ryder shook his head as he picked up his sandwich.

"Showering. Gives us a bit of time to talk things out about maybe a possible help with getting the weapons from that gang in town. Got me as part of a ground unit and we might need to think of a quick way to get a chopper pilot to make a quick drop somewhere for the sniper." Wolf reached over the bar and grabbed a bottle of beer as he took a survival knife from a sheathe on his chest and popped the cap with the ribbed side of the blade.

"Really? You got some invisible sniper that can stay hidden when they aren't movin'? Without you sniping y'can just kiss what ever the hell you're going for goodbye! What were you going for anyways?" Wolf sipped from the beer bottle just looking to Ryder curious.

"We were going after the Sword of the Golahan to protect it. I've got a feeling that gang is taking those weapons is going to steal the sword and attack Equestria blaming it on your military!" Wolf sighed as he lowered the beer onto the bartop.

"My men know when to attack and who to attack. Any war is waged due to some idiot attacking and the other countries government taking responsibility for said attack. The Bullvanian Government would have to say 'we attacked you, what the hell are ya gonna do 'bout it?'"

Ryder took a bite from his sandwich just looking over Wolf's shoulder. "Well you don't know who exactly is after the sword!" A mare said. Wolf turned around only to see Daring wearing a long bathrobe tied tightly to her waist and a towel drying her mane. "The one character of my books who always plans to fuck things up with the artifact he's after. With the staff I had in book two he could've ended the entire world with that! If I hadn't broken it and disabled its abilities he could've combined it with the altar of that ancient temple and caused the world to be plagued by famine, war and the dead to walk the earth..."

Ryder got up and hugged Daring giving her a kiss. "Ember. This is your new sniper. She's a bit untrained in a moving vehicle but give her a perch across from the building we're attacking and we're golden." He said. "I'd like you to meet the one and only A.K. Yearling!" He winked at Daring giving her a smile. She rolled her eyes and elbowed Ryder in the gut having him back off.

"Don't listen to this fool much.... If he trusts you as much as I trust him..." She looked back at the now doubled over stallion. "And I KNOW he does...." She looked back at Wolf. "A.K. Yearling is but a pen name now that HE knows it.... Ahuizotl is a real being bent on destroying life as we know it by destroying mine. He has a hit out on me that your army and Ryder here can prevent. I'll do this raid to ensure you I mean business. He tried to kill me. First chance I even get his head comes off with my hands, that sword or even what ever gun I have in my hands! I would even go as far as shoving a grenade in his throat forcing him to swallow it and have him hope the pin doesn't come loose..." She turned around as Ryder got back up to his feet. "Ryder I want you and your friend there to get me body armor and a mask. I don't care if the mask is a hockey mask with one eye hole blocked by a patch or even a bandana and a pair of glasses! I'm not leaving this plane without some sort of cover. You don't know who's watching and where they are!" She pushed Ryder aside as she went back into the bedroom shutting the door behind her. Ryder leaned on the bar giving a bit of a groan.

"...well.... You heard her... Go get something to hide her face and protect her vital region. Be quick please? I don't wanna get my head bitten off by her... She's just scared right now." Ember gave a nod taking his beer and standing up from his seat. "Oh and... See if you can get something for me to wear that makes me stand out to her... We don't wanna get grazed by a shot... or a direct hit."

Wolf grinned for a minute. "I got somethin' y'can wear. Might be a bit older but... y'might like it. I know how much y'like history but this'ns gonna be all you!" He said. Ryder gave a smile and watched as Wolf left.

About an hour later Ryder and Daring were both dressed up in tactical gear, all matching. The only difference was that Daring was wearing a dark red bandana around her face and a hood covering her head. Ryder had a blue paisley bandana wrapped around his head. He was wearing the same tactical gear but with what looked like an old blue navy uniform. Daring sighed looking at Wolf who was between her and Ryder as they were walking towards an armory building. "Apologies for snapping like that. A few complications arose in the shower..." She said. "A little soap in my eye. Stung and pissed me off..." Wolf huffed.

"Never good there. Now let's getcha set up with some weapons." He looked over at Ryder. "Ryder. Y'got full choice of what you want but try for maneuverability. Don't want to get a big ol' LMG and have the damn thing get stuck between the shipping containers. You can go for an assault rifle with adjustable stock or your bloody shotguns! Remember! Always have yourself a pistol or smg."

Ryder sighed a bit. "Yeah.... Right...." He said. "Just give me a short pump action, an AK-74u and we are good..." He looked up at the city that just peaked over the main HQ building of the base. "...What are we looking at in the area? Any civilians in proximity?" Wolf gave a nod.

"Two warehouses. Other side of the block is where their loading bays are. I've sent a few cars incognito to those places for today to protect anyone and everyone inside but checking the ID's of those who do work there. Those who don't are turned away and told to get out of the area before action is taken being arrest or if a weapon is drawn... I can already tell ya it aint gonna be pretty... My men are trained to shoot when someone threatens them. Happens more than ya think."

"Good... Don't want anyone injured in a cross fire. I don't think guns are going to be enough for this operation. Going to need some C4 or a rocket launcher to take out a wall. If I learned anything from playing my war video games a blast from an explosive always dazes everyone within a certain radius. Plus we could get a few cargo choppers to airlift the weapons out if the roof comes down."

Wolf stopped at the door of the armory and thought for a moment. Daring looked to him. "He has a point." She said. "If the wall that's blown isn't load bearing it can open up a wide area for me to aid you on the inside if I have a clear shot. If I'm hidden on a building at the same side you boys are entering there's no one in my way from opening a couple skulls. By the way would I be using a semi auto sniper or bolt action?"

Wolf looked to Daring. "Semi auto. All you'd have to do is reload it and cock when you do." He said. "I'll teach ya real quick while we're in here alright?" Daring gave a nod and walked inside. Wolf looked over at Ryder. "How'd ya get a brain like that in ya? Last I remember y'couldnt find your playing cards that were right in front of yer face!"

Ryder huffed as they followed Daring into the armory. There was a caged off area with a stallion taking stock of all kinds of weapons ranging from pistols to shotguns to snipers and so forth. Just to their right was a line of empty shooting range stalls. Targets were already lined up down range. At the end was a longer range area separated from the shorter ranges with a wall of layered sheet metal. "That was years ago Wolf." He said. "Besides I was very tired that time... I think..." They stopped at the caged area and looked inside. "Scorpion SMG's. Two." The stallion on the other side slid out a clipboard and a pen. A rental form. "Times have changed Wolf. For all you know I could be fucking one of the princesses back home. Maybe I could be ready to share a princess from The Crystal Empire. I'm trying my hardest not to be rude here but... seriously you cant expect me to stay the same." Wolf watched as Ryder signed for the guns.

"I guess the obvious thing is you're being an asshole... Just get to that fuckin' stall next to the sniper stall. I'll get you a few extra clips okay?" Ryder nodded as the stallion slid two clipless Scorpion SMG's out. He grabbed them both and hurried away from the caged area. Wolf looked to the stallion as he signed the rental form. "I'm gonna need a semi auto sniper rifle, variable zoom scope and a bipod. Teaching the new filly here how to shoot for the raid today."

The stallion gave a nod and started work on a rifle behind him. Daring hummed a bit. "I wouldn't worry about Ryder. He's still a bit cranky from last night." She said. "I'd probably stay clear of him with personal questions. He... he just lost his father.... Not good for his sister being with his cousin but... just work with him okay?" Wolf gave a nod and the stallion on the other side put out a large rifle with a skinny stock and loading chamber. The stock was made of what looked of rose wood glazed with acrylic. He handed it to her.

"Here. I'll bring your ammo with Ryder's in a second. You just set your rifle up. Ryder will make sure everything's set up correctly. And uh... Tell Ry I forgive him for snappin' at me okay?" Daring gave a nod putting the rifle over her shoulder and hurried down the stalls.

When she got to Ryder he shot her a surprised look. "He let you use his personal 'Dragon'?!" He asked. Daring gave him a confused look as he took the rifle off her and set it up in the sniper stall on a long rigged board to hold up rifles with a barstool for those who didn't want to stand while using it. "This rifle is something his father let him build since he was a kid but only got the parts he needed through his father who took apart the weapons he was sold yet he had to reassemble rifles to resell to the local guard who needed it... I don't know how the hell he managed to get all the parts or how long ago he got the thing working..." Daring went to the other side of the rifle and huffed.

"How would you know this is his personal rifle?" Ryder pointed to the stock where it met the rifle to a little etching of a little flame.

"He uses this logo on everything he draws, builds and what ever! I can even tell you it was on the car I uh.... crashed...." His voice dropped to near silent hearing the sound of boots. He turned around and saw Wolf walking towards him with two ammo boxes in his arms. "Dude you know you're making me jealous by letting her use that beauty!"

Wolf gave a bit of a laugh setting both ammo boxes on a table behind the stalls. "Well y'should've asked what gun you were gonna use but since you wanna get up close'n personal you're getting something better!" He said. "While I was getting your ammo I mentioned to the guy to get you a Spas, semi auto with frag rounds! You're gonna be a force to reckon with! Hell on two feet! First shot's probably gonna make them shit themselves!" His stomach gurgled a bit. "...Speakin' of which..." He backed away from the table and looked to Ryder. "Gotta make a stop at the latrine... Had some tofu chili that doesn't sit right... You just shoot your Scorpion's... I'll come back in a bit!" Ryder watched as his friend hurried away. Just as he left the range Ryder looked to Daring.

"Alright... You might need to work with small arms and I guess I can teach you. Best we can do here is what I got. You'll be able to do the same with a pistol Grab one of the guns and aim it down range. Get a feel for the weight of the gun. I'll get the ammo ready alright?" Daring nodded and went into the stall right next to the longer range. She looked at the guns set on the counter between her and the range. She picked one up and held it in her hand. The feeling of the gun in her hand almost frightened her. Like it could accidentally go off at any second even if there was no ammo inside it. Other than the dream she had never held a gun. It was always been nonlethal hand to hand combat. In her books she was said to have used swords to slash the legs of those who ambushed her or a staff to hold them at bay before breaking out a window and using a rope to further her escape than just jumping from a balcony into a pile of hay. She swallowed a bit as she set it down just as her coltfriend came to her side. "Something wrong?"

Daring gave a nod just sitting against the wall. "...I just... I kinda don't feel comfortable being up close and personal to shoot someone..." She said hanging her head. "...I've just... It's always been self defense martial arts and even dirty fighting.... I've never shot anyone and that dream doesn't count... drawing blood is something I wasn't trained to do... I'm only doing the sniper thing because you and Wolf think I can shoot..." She hid her face behind her hands. Ryder walked over to the ammo boxes and dug into the one marked for the sniper rifle. He took out a clip and huffed.

"Get the fuck up! Don't talk like that!" Ryder pulled Daring up to her feet by her arm and put the clip right into her hand. "You CAN shoot!" She looked to him a bit ticked.

"No I cant! Luna told us in a dream! In a dream I can do anything I fucking want! That shot would've hit even if I wasn't aiming it!" He sighed and put her against the wall.

"Stay!" He looked down the path towards the exit and up at the roof at a rafter hanging over head. "If I cant run up the wall and grab the rafter and swing back over here and cushion my landing without my wings then you cant shoot! But if I can you're going to load the gun and aim down range and shoot on my mark! You don't and its mission failed and Ahuizotl wins!" Daring huffed shaking Ryder off and sitting back down again.

"Well you fucking go for it! I'm gonna laugh when you bust your neck trying to do that! And just so I know you wont cheat get your wings in your uniform! They come out I'm leaving you with the sniper and hopping back on the jet!" Ryder huffed as he adjusted his uniform putting his wings on the inside of his jacket and shirt. Just as he looked comfortable he got into a readied stance. He counted down on his fingers before sprinting full on towards the wall. Just feet before the wall he jumped up and planted his boots on the wall rushing straight upwards. Not once did Daring see his wings. He grabbed the rafters and made his way over as if he were climbing on monkey bars. It took him a minute before he came all the way over Daring's head. He then jumped towards the back wall and jumped down the walls where they met at the corner before jumping one footed on the railing and flipping off. He landed in front of Daring who was shocked and a bit embarrassed.

"You think you can shoot now?" Daring whimpered as she stood up and nodded. She hugged Ryder.

"....I.... I'm sorry... I just... I just don't know what to think.... I'm honestly scared to be apart from you.... Ahuizotl threatened to kill me and.... well.... you're the one who's supposed to be near me the whole time making sure I don't die... Being on a building alone just exposed.... I just want someone to cover me while covering you.... If I'm being shot at I'm not really going to be of any help.... Two snipers could do better than just one you know...." He sighed.

"....Alright... I'll get up in the chopper with you but you're gonna be the only one on the building. I'll draw their fire with an LMG mounted on the chopper while you pick them off. Sound like something you can do?" Daring nodded into his shoulder sniffling. "...Alright... Come on get yourself calmed down. Don't need a sleepy sniper now do we?" The mare shook her head. "Good. Now lets get some ear plugs... the guy in the cage didn't give us any." He broke the hug with Daring and took her hand walking towards the entrance.

Not long later Ryder was looking down the scope of the sniper shuttering a bit. Daring and Wolf stood to the side just watching him as he aimed down range. "Come on man. Steady yourself. Breathe!" Wolf snapped. "This is all about breathing! You wanted to use this and now's your chance! Don't waste it by treating it like your fuckin' M60!" Ryder slowed his breathing and breathed a bit deeper. Soon he was calmed. "....Alright... Line your shot up... Got a few bottles lined up on the rack down there. Clearly marked behind that plywood. Shoots right through it but one of em is your favorite. That one is on a thin red string while the others are on thin black ones. Choose right and that soda's yours!" Ryder nodded and cocked the sniper looking through the scope. He took a deep breath and aimed at a black 'X' on the left of the ply wood at the way end of the range. He aimed upwards a little getting the other targets into his sights. "There we are.... Choose your target wisely... study each detail... the red string could be moving.... Could be standing still. Could be wearing a black suit as all the rest but one feature could make the target stand out like his tie. Could match his voice up if you have the right equipment... When you're ready take the shot." Ryder readied himself as he aimed dead center and brought the rifle upwards a bit before firing one shot. "Alright. I can tell you that's the one you wanted to shoot. Now its a fifty fifty shot. Wont even tell you which one's right." Ryder aimed hesitantly at both targets.

"...Which one..... whiiiiiiiich.... one....." He took a deep breath and a moment to look closely at the strings through the scope. He couldn't tell which color was which. "....Fuck it..." He just aimed at the left target and fired having the sound echo off the walls. Ryder released the rifle resting the butt of the gun down and looked to Wolf. "Hope I'm right here.... You wanna get the target? I need to get some air...." Wolf looked to a watch at the underside of his wrist.

"Sorry but that soda can wait. Raid time." He looked to Daring. "Grab the rifle and the ammo and hurry out. We'll be right out. Just a little somethin' I gotta do first with Ryder." Daring gave a nod and grabbed the rifle before going over to the table shutting, locking and picking up the sniper ammo before making her way out. Wolf looked to Ryder as he rested his hand on his shoulder. "Good.... Now I wanna thank you for doing this for me Ry.... Good stallion y'are. As we speak someone should be firing up your attack chopper. Fixed with your M60, you got some explosive rounds in that bastard and an ACOG scope on it. You'll see that later but now I just need t'give ya somethin'." They walked over to the gun cage and Ember looked in. "Remember that thing I gave ya earlier. Holster it and give it to the Equestrian General here." The stallion in the weapon cage nodded and started to rummage through a nearby drawer. The stallion came back up with a large box and a holster slipping them through the hole. Ryder grabbed the box and opened it right up and inside he saw a golden clip fed magnum pistol. "This thing was made just for you. I was gonna send it to you when I finished it but I guess fate had different plans. Only finished this thing last night and worked my ass off doing this thing. Chrome plated and painted with waterproof and friction proof paint. I fired it off once to see how it shoots and hell this thing can give ya quite a wallop if y'arent careful. Tight grips help." He patted his friends side as he checked the chamber. Not even a bullet was loaded in. Ryder looked to Wolf closing up the chamber.

"Damn man... This for me? A Deagle?" Wolf gave a nod. "Well... shit thanks man." He grabbed the holster and put it in fixing it in place. "I'd say I wanna use it right away but right now I think putting it on the plane might be safer. Less of a risk of losing it in the fight." Wolf gave a bit of a nod understanding what his friend was saying. Kind of an eventful morning but a bit on edge for some. Could the rest of the day be better?

To Be Continued