Soldiers of Fortune
Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Watch what these can do!
Previous Chapter Next ChapterIt's been a couple of days since the incident at the Saloon, the princesses were not to fond of their citizens causing a commotion with the humans and had to face some ramifications for the trouble they had caused including the stallion who attempted to hit Tyler with a bottle and was charged with attempted assault to a minor, Tyler and the Russians didn't get off scot free either since they were also involved so Johnny made them do combat drills in full combat gear till they couldn't move, Dimitri didn't have any trouble at first but overtime he started to feel the burn of the punishment and the others faired no better as each were struggling to keep up as the sun pelted down on them.
"*Huff* I can't feel my lungs.'' Tyler said panting as sweat dripped down his face.
''I haven't felt like this since basic.'' Dimitri said as his shirt was soaked in sweat while Boris and Anton were falling behind.
Seeing that the group had enough he decided they've earned a break.
''Alright boys go strip off the gear and wash off, we have somewhere to be so grab a bite and be on the transport in half an hour!'' Johnny said walking to the hangar.
They did just that and got prepped for what Johnny had arranged, all three Russians were dressed in black BDU's that Johnny had a surplus of in various sizes and gave them patches for their ranks, they looked professional and that's how Johnny liked it and also told them to use sidearms only, Dimitri had a Makarov while Boris and Anton were given a P-96 pistol and Tyler and Vick were given a Glock 17 as their sidearms. The group had stepped into the armored truck with Vick riding shotgun who was also sporting a pair of black BDU's but was also wearing a pair of security steel toe boots that she 'borrowed' from her brothers closet.
''So what are we going to do in town Johnny?'' Vick asked.
Johnny kept his eyes focused as he drove a moderate speed on the dirt road.
''Well if you must know I and princess Celestia, Luna and Twilight were talking about the security of the town so we drew up a contract to beef up the security for more guards with a few drones as an added bonus, the town could stand to have some of the residents feel safe with extra security.'' Johnny explained.
''So we're going to back to Ponyville?'' Vick asked.
''More specifically the town hall, we have to do a presentation for the town hall as well as one for the other military officials that the princesses are bringing over so they know what they're paying for.'' Johnny said not taking his eyes off the road.
''So the drones are coming with us?'' Vick said with a questioning look.
''Just the standard security ones, they'll be using standard gear such as a pistol, nightsticks, flashlights, pepper spray, stun gun and handcuffs.'' He said.
''How many are we bringing?'' Vick asked him.
''It all depends on how many guards are beefing up the security of the town.'' Johnny told her.
In the back with the others
In the back the four were doing their own thing, Dimitri was taking sips from a flask he had, Boris was working on a wire puzzle, Anton was playing Tetris on a old Gameboy advance that Tyler let him have while Tyler had his headphones in listening to Powerwolf. Tyler paused his music and took time to inspect his pistol for no particular reason.
"Hmm seems to be well maintained.'' Tyler thought as he placed the pistol back in the holster.
Dimitri placed his flask in his pocket and looked to Tyler the events from the bar still fresh on his mind, how did he freeze that man-horse like that? Can the others do something like that too? All kinds of questions popped into his head, he decided to take a leap of faith and ask.
''So uh kid?'' Dimitri asked getting Tyler's attention.
''Hmm, what you say something?'' Tyler asked.
''How's the head?'' Dimitri aske pointing to his head.
''Oh uh it's fine, it wasn't that bad and it wouldn't be the first time I've taken a small blow to the head.'' He said placing his hand where the bottle had hit, Tyler had two butterfly stiches on his forehead since the medic's magic couldn't heal him and had to do it the old fashioned way.
''You don't say? Well on a different note how did you do that whole freezing thing at the bar?'' Dimitri asked getting Tyler to give him a questioning look.
Tyler tried to think of what to tell him on the matter of his magic. Should he tell him? How would he react? These questions popped up in his head and made him worry a bit.
''You see right before we met you guys-''
Ponyville
The ponies of Ponyville were gathering at the town hall where a large stage was and the mayor was preparing a speech for the big reveal, banners and ribbons were hung with symbols for both day and night, chairs were set and small vendors were selling snack and drinks.
''Okay everypony the meeting is about to start please find a seat.'' Mayor Mare announced.
Ponies found a seat and waited for the mayor to speak.
''As you all know the town counsel has been discussing about the lack of security for the town.'' She said getting murmurs from the crowd of ponies. ''So the princesses and captain Phoenix came to an agreement to have more guards stationed in Ponyville and drew up a contract for the captain to have some of his robots as extra security.'' She announced getting some excited smiles from the fillies and colts at the prospect of seeing the robots again but some of the other ponies had looks of uncertainty while others scoffed at the prospect of non-ponies doing what their guard can do.
Everypony turned around to see a the black vehicle that was associated with the human mercenaries.
''Ah it appears the captain has arrived.'' Mayor Mare said looking at the vehicle.
''The princesses have arrived as well too.'' One of the mayors aids said pointing to a chariot being pulled by both a day and night guard with two others guarding the rear.
The chariot touched down and came to a full stop and the two guards from the back of the chariot opened the door to let both princesses out.
''Introducing the princesses of both day and night.'' The day guard announced getting the ponies to kneel to their princesses.
''Please rise my little ponies, now is a day of rejoice for we have gained a new ally in the name of friendship.'' Princess Celestia announced getting applause from her subjects.
''Yes we have been negotiating with the humans and they have pledged their loyalty to Equestria in the name of friendship.'' Princess Luna said getting cheers from the crowd.
''Captain Phoenix has agreed to station a few of his machines to reinforce the guards that will be increasing the safety of Ponyville.'' Celestia said to the crowd. ''Captain if you will.'' She asked Johnny who approached the stand.
Johnny stood in front of the stand and looked over the crowd of ponies all of which different color, different height, some with horns, wings or non of either, some had looks of admiration, awe and some had love struck eyes (Love struck ones are the mares obviously)... and some of those were from the mares, fillies and colts, the stallions looked at him with jealousy, a glare or like they were sizing him up with a cocky smirk, very few looked at him like they were happy that he was there he couldn't care less what others think of him but didn't show it, however if they decided to try attacking Tyler or Vick he would have no problem putting them in their place and showing that their actions have consequences.
''Greetings. As you've all heard the princesses and I have came to an agreement that my company would lend support in the safety of this town, as you all remember the bandit incident that happened not to long ago.'' He said getting nods from most of the crowd while others listen. ''Some of you might be thinking that our arrival at the time might be a bit too coincidental right.'' He said getting nods from some of the ponies. ''Well I myself find it all to strange, one moment we're getting ready aid a small town that was affected by a forest fire burning down many homes and the next we're in some strange foreign land that we don't know. But I non the less we took an oath to fight battles others couldn't.'' He said getting a small applause.
''Thank you captain, you may be seated.'' Mayor Mare said stepping up to the podium.
The announcement went as it should have and ponies were happy to have more guards present in their small town and the fillies and colts got to see large vehicles drop off the drones Johnny and the princesses came to an agreement that three hundred guards would protect the town while he authorized for a small handful of a hundred drones to back them up, some of the town ponies were a bit skittish about the drones but the children looked at them with awe and amazement and showed acknowledgement when one of the fillies approached a drone and it looked at her and its face plate showed a question mark and tilted hits head sideways, the drone knew it was dealing with a child and simply just gave the young filly a gentle pat on her head before walking her back to her mother this action proved to be good for the ponies of Ponyville and smiled as they now saw that nothing bad happened, of course the only ones who weren't buying it were the ponies who didn't want the drone or humans around in the first place but couldn't do anything about it.
Soon after a while one half of the guards began to disperse while the other half set up temporary barracks for themselves while a new guards barracks were built for them to live in while they were posted in the town, while this was going on the princesses and the mane 6 were talking to one another.
''Did you see all that stuff they had?'' Rainbow asked.
''I don't know what most of it was aside from the baton thingy and the flashlight.'' Applejack said looking at the few that were still in view.
Johnny approached the group with a monotone expression that could equal Maud's.
''So I take it everything's good princess?'' He asked.
Princess Celestia just smiled then spoke.
''Yes, despite a few small hiccups I say it when perfectly.'' She said getting a nod from him. ''Now about that other thing we discussed.'' She asked getting confused looks from the others.
''Other thing?'' Rainbow asked.
''We requested the captain to show us a demonstration and capabilities of his equipment so we called some important ponies to see what ally we've gained.'' Luna explained.
''They want to know what services they're paying for.'' Johnny said getting understanding looks from some of them before looking back to the princesses. ''So when can we expect them?'' He asked.
''It shouldn't be long Mr. Phoenix.'' Celestia told him.
True to her word the important ponies that the princesses had summoned had arrived at the town hall, some looked like regular eggheads (scientists) others looked like nerds (engineers) while the last ones looked military (self explanatory).
''So these are the robots that are going to be reinforcing the guards here, don't look like much to me.'' An arrogant guard said getting a glare from both Tyler and Vick.
''I can assure you they get the job done.. Sir.'' Johnny said raising his brow at the end.
''And what exactly can they do 'captain' Phoenix?'' Said a bat pony mare who's coat was light grey, had amber colored eyes and a navy blue and pale blue mane and tail.
Tyler and Vick seen enough mlp fanart to know that this was Echo the bat pony and were tempted to geek out to see a pony they didn't expect to see.
There was another pony who had a skin tight sky blue suit, her eyes were brown her coat was yellow and her hair was a combination of orange and dark orange, she wanted to say something but chose to stay silent and watched the captain.
''You'll see soon enough mam.'' Johnny said walking towards the truck he drove to the town in. ''Now if you would kindly take a seat in the truck over there we will depart to my base of operations for the demonstration.'' He said climbing into the truck.
The others had gotten into the back of a troop transport truck and sat in total silence with the exception of a few engineers, Echo and princess Luna and her sister.
''I must say I find myself a bit excited to see what the humans have in store for us.'' Celestia says with a small smile.
''Do you think they'll let us study their weapons and equipment?'' One of the engineers asked another.
''I hope so.'' Another said.
While this talk was going on Johnny was giving orders to the drones at base and having them set up a temporary firing range for a weapons demonstration.
''So Johnny what are we going to demo for them?'' Vick asked.
''Just a few weapons to sate their curiosity.'' Johnny said in a monotone way keeping his eyes on the road.
''And what exactly is a 'few' weapons J because you have a tendency to go a bit overboard.'' Vick said with a raised brow.
''You'll see.'' Johnny said not looking to her.
Vick couldn't help but be a tad bit worried.
(Fort Independence)
The truck carrying the group had pulled to a stop at a large hangar that had a large twelve on its doors, its entrance was guarded by four drones armed with M4's.
''Mother of Celestia this place is huge!'' One of the ponies said.
''I had no idea I was a saying.'' Celestia thought as the lights in the hangar came on.
''Ladies and uh.. Stallions? whatever welcome to Fort Independence, base of operations fort the Punisher Squad Mercenary Company, today we are here to show you a preview of the equipment we have at our disposal, today we will be demonstrating the nonlethal category of our equipment that is use by both military and law enforcement.'' Johnny said showing them to a couple of large tables with all sorts of gadgets and gizmos.
Upon seeing the equipment some couldn't help but stare in awe and wonder, the engineers had giddy looks on some of their faces.
Johnny walked up to the table and grabbed two of the gadgets up making everyone look at them with curiosity.
''These little gadgets are known as a taser or stun gun if you will, a nonlethal way to subdue an aggressor who's attacking you or someone else, these devices are used by military, law enforcement, security and civilians for self defense if they have the proper paperwork.'' He said showing them the devices.
''How do they work?'' Echo asked.
''Good question this is an electric shock weapon that delivers an electric shock aimed at temporally disrupting muscle functions and/or inflicting pain without causing significant injury. There are many type of these devices that exist from these to batons or prods as others call them and belts which administer an electric shock on contact whereas tasers like the one I hold in my left uses projectiles that administer shock through thin flexible wires.'' Johnny explains as some of the engineers start taking notes. ''Now I will need to demonstrate the effectiveness of said tool, Dimitri would you kindly help me show these locals how these work.'' He asked as the large Russian walked up to him.
''What do you want me to do comrade?'' Dimitri asked.
''I need a volunteer to help me test this and I doubt one of the.'' Johnny pauses looking to the ponies. ''Locals would be eager to want to test it out so I need you and your two teammate's to test the tasers out, one of you gets tasered while the other two holds their arms so they collapse on the floor, I'd do it myself but I've been tasered before and it barley works on me.'' He explains to the Russian.
Dimitri was skeptical for a bit but agreed to volunteer for the test but asked that he and his team get the rest of the day off in return to which Johnny agreed as long as they didn't cause anymore trouble.
''Boris, Anton front i tsentr! (front and center!)'' Dimitri said getting the other two to stand in front of him at attention.
''Yes commander!'' Both young soldiers said in unison with a salute.
''Good now I need you two to hold my arms during the demonstration.'' He says getting looks of uncertainty from both of them. ''You need not worry, I may be an old dog but this dog still has much strength in him.'' He says as he removes his uniform shirt getting blushes from the mares present and looks of surprise and jealousy from the stallions, despite being in his early thirties, years of being in the military had given him the body of a bodybuilder.
*POMF*
Johnny and the other humans present looked to see that the Pegasi of the group had their wings fully extended getting confused looks from the humans except for Tyler and Vick who were trying to hold in their laughter.
''The fuck is this?'' Wrath asked in confusion.
''Hell if I know.'' Johnny replied. ''As. I was saying we're going to demonstrate the effectiveness of the taser with our tank commander Dimitri as a live test subject.'' Johnny said getting some worried looks from some of the ponies.
''Are you sure that's a good idea captain?'' Celestia asked with concern.
''I understand your concern princess but I wouldn't do this if it wasn't safe, the only way I wouldn't agree to this is if her was too old or had a heart condition, he's perfectly safe.'' He says trying to reassure her.
''Okay I will trust your judgement captain.'' Celestia said with a bit of uncertainty.
Giving a small smile Johnny continued with the demonstration.
''Okay Anton, Boris be sure to have a good grip on Dimitri please.'' Johnny says in Russian.
Anton and his partner Boris grab their commanders arms in a firm grip and brace themselves for when they heard the *POP* from the taser and felt their commander tense up.
Dimitri was facing away from the group of ponies when the demonstration started so when the prongs hit his back everyone saw the muscles in his back tense up as well as the rest of his body, he grunted in pain as the volts of electricity coursed through his body.
''As you can see there are about fifty thousand volts of electricity passing through his skeletal muscle tissue, his central nervous system has been incapacitated but will regain motor functions shortly. Again this is a non-lethal weapon and must be used with care.'' Johnny explained the weapons function.
The ponies present where astounded and a bit shocked with the demonstration, the Pegasai of the group know a thing or two about getting hit with lightning but their Pegasus magic helps dim the effects so it doesn't cause too much damage but that's not always the case as some Pegasai have lost their eyesight or one of their wings to a stray lightning bolt during scheduled storms, this 'self-defense' weapon however can deliver the electrical shock via two small prongs directly into the body and comes in many different forms and from the sound the human was making it sounds like it a bit painful.
The next couple of hours Johnny had spend demonstrating the rest of the non-lethal tools to them, they especially liked the tranquilizer gun as it would help with the beast attack that happen in some cities and the guards liked the riot armor and shield, simple yet highly effective and it made less noise than the standard guard armor, but like a lot of things in life some must come to an end.
''And that concludes the first half of the demonstration, I will need to speak with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna in regards of the second half of the demonstration tomorrow.'' Johnny said as the ponies got up.
Johnny lead the princesses away from the ponies that came with them till they were a good distance away.
''So Captain Phoenix why do you need to tell us?'' Celestia asked.
''Yes Captain, we are curious to why thou requested a private conversation?'' Luna asked.
''The reason I asked for this meeting is because I need you two to set some land aside for the live weapons demonstration tomorrow, it will require a large amount of land, maybe around a two thousand yards all around, I will be testing explosives and other things that go boom and I will also need you to bring some guard armor that's not being used that will be used for target practice to show the brass what allies they now have.'' Johnny explained to the two who had mixed expressions from concern to intrigue, on one hand Celestia had concern and worried while Luna had a look of intrigue and excitement and hid but Johnny could see it in her eyes.
''I'm not too sure how I feel about the second part of the demonstration Captain.'' Celestia says with uncertainty.
''I disagree dear sister, I myself am quite curious to see what our new allies have instore for the demonstration of the morrow.'' Luna replies.
Celestia couldn't help but sigh as she and the other ponies get up to leave.
''Very well captain we will have some land set aside for your demonstration tomorrow captain.'' Celestia says as she and the group of ponies the princesses brought started to leave but not before Echo looked to them and shook her head and walked on with the rest of the group.

The mercs had gotten an early start in the morning and were waiting for the princesses and the group from yesterday to arrive, the twins were listening to music on their phones, Dimitri was taking sips from his flask, Anton and Boris were playing a game of cards and Johnny was just waiting for them to arrive. After about a half hour they had arrived at the front gate, the military ponies looked normal but the scientists and engineers looked tired and some were barley functioning do to not having any coffee in the morning.
''So I take it you have a location picked out for the demonstration princess?'' Johnny asked as Celestia just gave a small nod.
''Yes captain we've selected a location for your demonstration of weapons today, we are very eager to see what thou has instore for us.'' Luna said in her usual way.
''Hopefully you won't be disappointed with the selection, I hope you have some form of ear protection as these weapons can be very loud and seeing as your hearing is more sensitive than a humans it might be a bit more painful.'' Johnny explained to the princesses.
''We have a few noise cancellation spells that should help.'' Celestia said getting a nod from him.
''I hope you're right cause I'm not going to be held responsible if anyone goes deaf.'' Johnny says in a matter of fact tone.
As the ponies began to pile into the vehicles that they had rode in the day before, it took maybe almost a full two and a half hours before they had arrived at a large field of grass that was being guarded by a few guards waiting for their arrival.
''Alright we're at our destination, everyone out.'' Johnny said in a militant tone, as they got out of the transports one of the guards walked over to the princesses and saluted them.
''Princess the perimeter is secure.'' The guard said saluting.
''Very good my little pony, you may return to your post.'' Celestia said and the guard returning to his post.
The princesses saw the drone placing a table along with what she knew was the weapons that the captain was going to demonstrate for them.
''Thank you for coming out here today for the second half of the demonstration.'' Johnny said to the ponies as they eyed the cloth covered table of weapons ranging in different forms and sizes.
Johnny approaches the table looking over the selection of weapons while some of the drones set up some of the armor for target practice while the guards look with curiosity.
''As you can all see here we will be continue where we left off yesterday with part two of the demonstration. On this table are the weapons that fall into the lethal category, weapons that are designed to defend life.. and take it if required.'' Johnny said grabbing a standard AR-15 from the table.
"This. Is an AR-15, a lightweight sporting rifle that is chambered in 5.56 NATO rounds.'' Johnny said holding up a single round for them to see. ''This weapon has an effective range of over six hundred meters but can be modified to fire lager rounds and increase its range to over one thousand five hundred meters. He said getting their jaws to drop in surprise.
''T-that's impossible nothing can go far!'' One of the ponies said while the scientist and engineers took notes.
''Now me and a few drones will demonstrate the effectiveness of the weapons you see before you.'' Johnny said as a team of drones lined up in a row in front of the suits of armor each holding an AR. ''Princess if you'd be so kind to use the muffling spell.'' He asked her getting a nod from the princess as her horn glowed in a soft golden aura.
*CLICK CLICK*
*BANG! BANG!... BANGBANGBANGBANG!!
Everyone who was watching was shocked at the display as the armor was ripped to shreds, the scientists and engineers were furiously taking notes but both day and night guards paled to see the armor have more holes than swiss cheese while Spitfire looked almost ghostly white cause unlike the guards the Wonderbolts don't have any armor other than a small magic shield that protects them from fall damage as they choose speed and mobility over protection.
''T-that thing just - the armor and - what!?'' The current captain of the royal guard said.
''Our guards wear this armor, our guards wear this armor.'' Echo said sweating a bit looking at the remains of the armor.
Princess Celestia was shocked at the display of the weapon while Luna looked surprised at the result.
''And that is what these weapons are capable of.'' Johnny said grabbing a different weapon. ''This is the Barrett 50 caliber anti-material rifle.'' He said showing them the weapon.
''If you'd all be so kind to direct your attention in the direction over there.'' He said pointing down the range where a drone was setting up three heads of lettuce on a board. ''Now I will have the drone provide you all with a pair of binoculars so you can see the targets.'' He said as the drones did just that, the ponies and the princesses looked at the heads of lettuce down the range but were interrupted by a growl from the side of them coming from one of the scientist who blushed in embarrassment.
''That is quite the distance captain, are you sure you can hit that?''
''I've hit farther, and in case you wondering it's about 1609.34 meters from our current position, that's roughly a mile from here.'' He said making the guard captain roll his eyes while both the Echo and Spitfire look at the heads of lettuce with curiosity.
Johnny got into a prone position and lined up the sites on the rifle as the rest look on in anticipation.
*CLICK* *CLICK* *BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*
Even with the muffling spell the shot was still pretty loud that some of them folded their ears against their heads and covered them do to how loud the weapon was, but the others were in total shock as they had seen the weapon make quick work of the heads of lettuce as each one was blown apart and left nothing but leaves everywhere, some were in awe while others looked in horror as they imagined how it would look if that had been somepony's head.
''Three for three.'' Johnny muttered.
Getting up from his prone position he dusted himself off and looked to the others who were speechless at the power of the weapon.
''So any questions?'' He asked with a small smirk.
(A few hours later)
The rest of the demonstration went smoothly as there were no unexpected interruptions and the ponies saw what each weapon was capable of but the weapons that scared most of them including Celestia were the mortars and the minigun do to the range and firepower, some didn't know if having the humans as allies were a good thing or bad one.
''So how did you like the demonstration?'' Vick asked the ponies, the scientists and engineers having stacks of notes on the weapons but not how they were made but just what they do.
Princess Celestia was still a bit jumpy about the weapons, she was never one for conflict but understood that it can sometimes be unavoidable.
''It was-'' She says but was interrupted.
''Twas most exhilarating miss Victoria! We have never seen such marvels in all our years!'' Luna says with a child like smile.
''Yeah we have lots of fun stuff.'' Vick says to Luna.
''That concludes the demonstration everyone.'' Johnny said as the drones were gathering the equipment and spent bullet casings.
(Unknown POV just outside of the field)
Watching from a safe distance of the demonstration through a pair of binoculars were a group of three ponies two of which were mares and one was a teenage colt. The mare who was in charge of the other two was a unicorn and 5'2 with a light red coat and a dark red mane who's clothes consisted of a pair of black jeans and a dark blue shirt.
''We must let his lordship know we've found a few rouges.'' She said as she watched the humans start to pack up the weapons.
''What do you think they're doing here?'' The other mare asked, she was an earth pony and had a gray coat and a dark blue mane that came to her shoulders, she had black cargo pants and a dark grey shirt.
''I don't know but it's probably not good and their weapons look far more advanced than what we have in our kingdom, we need to report this to his lordship fast.'' The mare said wanting to leave the area.
The last one was the teenage Pegasus colt who had a maroon coat and a blonde mane and had been wearing clothes similar to the second mare, he had been looking at the demonstration and had been silent the whole time and watching the humans, more specifically the human female.
''Hey Wind flare you ok?'' The second mare asked.
''...'' Wind flare stays silent but continues to observe.
The mare take a look with her binoculars trying to see what has his attention but seeing that a large majority of the ponies down there are mares including the princesses just looks at his with a knowing smile.
''So see anypony that catch your eye Flare?'' She asked getting a blush from the Pegasus colt.
''Knock it off both of you, we need to go now!'' The first mare says getting their attention.
''Yes mam.'' They both say leaving the area.
(Back with the others)
The drone had just finished packing up the gear and had loaded it up of one of the truck while the ponies were getting into the vehicles to head back to the base.
''Vick, Tyler.'' Johnny called both of his siblings.
Both siblings approached a bit confused as to why he called them.
''Sir Tyler and Vick reports as ordered sir.'' Tyler says with a salute while Vick slightly rolled her eyes.
''At ease.'' Johnny said getting them to relax a bit. ''I called you two over here for something very important that I've been thinking over, after some thought prosses I decided to take you both off of active duty.'' He said shocking them both.
"WHAT!?'' They both say in unison.
''J what brought this on?'' Tyler asked in shock.
''Yeah I haven't even been here long and I'm already getting fired.'' Vick said with the same amount of shock in her voice.
''I'm not firing you two I'm just placing you two on reserve, that way you two can have a semi normal teenage life. You'll still be part of the company just not as much as you usually are, besides Tyler it will give you more time to hang out with that Pegasus girl you're with.'' Johnny explained to them.
''And what will I do?'' Vick asked.
''I'm leaving that decision up to you, as long as you don't cause trouble.'' He tells her.
The twins let out a sigh of acceptance and the mercs got in their vehicles and drove off towards base, Vick grumbling while Tyler was a bit sad but also happy that he could spend more time with his girlfriend.