Thursday 31st October 2013
Halloween
Nightmare Night

The last two weeks have been fairly quiet for us, since our run in with the Diamond Dogs we have had no engagements with them, the only encounter we had was when one of them was seen looking over the town from the edge of the Everfree. We have seen a few additional Griffins pass through town but we were unable to link them to the Children of the Motherland, when we kept tabs on them they passed through the area showing no signs of going near the Diamond Dog tunnels.

During these two weeks though we were able to make progress on our uniforms and armour. Enough Kevlar was produced for the amount of breastplates we needed, Rarity had also made everyone a full set of uniform in the same style as mine completing the entire outfit for the Guard.

As I expected though we were unable to carry ammunition sufficiently with the breastplate so Rarity also designed and created a set of webbing for everyone which fits over the armour. The one belt wrapped around my waist holds two rifle pouches on my right hip which sat comfortably above my pistol holster, the left side allowed my sword scabbard to fit on my hip along with the water canteen just to the rear. A strap extended from the waist over each shoulder, each strap held two rifle magazine pouches which were turned inward to allow easy access for my magazines. The rear of the webbing also had clips attached onto the straps which would allow a small backpack to be fitted when required to carry additional supplies into combat, this included items such as rations, first aid equipment and anything else we felt we needed.

Despite my message to Balbean he had failed to reply, the jackass, I don't know if it is due to the time it would take for the message to travel between countries or if was just because he ignored it. I told Luna of the gated entrances to the tunnel network and the fact that they were armed with crossbows, Luna seemed insistent that they were up to no good but I'm not certain, we were unable to gather any other intelligence to indicate any movement or actions on their behalf.

With today being Nightmare Night I decided to vamp up our presence for the night, especially considering the appearance of Princess Luna along with the recent events with the Diamond Dogs and the Children of the Motherland. Everyone is currently on duty in pairs as we make our way through town for the event, for the night I decided to go on duty with Sure Strike seeing as he also seems to be on high alert, if anyone is going to see something it would be him. I decided I should have my SA-80 on me for tonight's shift, I don't normally use it for my guard duties but due to the current circumstances I thought it would be for the best.

As we patrol the street I look on as everyone wanders around dressed in various costumes for the night. I've seen a wide variety that I would have come to expect from people back home, ponies wrapped in paper to appear like mummies, pirates, fake injuries to come off as zombies and even one dressed up at what I can only guess is supposed to be me... or a human at least, all be it a very poor attempt. The usually mint green unicorn has some paper mache fingers attached to her front hooves, a set of clothing wrapping her body and even a set boots similar to mine covering her rear hooves.

Strolling past the main dance floor I look out over everyone as they dance to the music being played by the DJ, she certainly stands out with her white coat and large purple shades. Keeping watch myself and Sure Strike remain on the side lines scanning over the gathered crowd, though I would only expect that anyone who is going to act out would be either a Griffin or a Diamond dog. Christ, when I say it like that it sounds like racial profiling.

As we keep watch I remove a cigarette from my packet and light it up. Releasing a plume of smoke I rub the bridge of my nose, "I'm already getting fed up of Halloween, it's only good if your a kid," When I look to Sure Strike he only responds with a grunt, "You're not much of a talker, are you?"

With a small shrug he continues to scan the area, "If I've got nothing to say I won't speak, simple really."

Scoffing I bring the cigarette back to my lips, "I bet you're a load of fun at a party."

Looking back over to everyone I start to run my thumb over the hilt of my swords as I continue to smoke. Just what have the Children of the Motherland got planned? If they've got the cooperation of the Diamond Dogs I can't be sure if we can prevent whatever they've got planned, there's potentially a small army against twelve of us.

Finishing off the last of my cigarette I throw the stub to the floor and stamp it out. Retrieving my phone from my pocket I examine the time, 20:13, Princess Luna should be making her grand entrance in the next couple of minutes. Moving around the side of the dance floor I take up my planned position at the stairs leading to the stage alongside Sure Strike, Luna should be landing at our position following her little display.

"Howdy, John," Lifting my head I find Applejack and the girls approaching in full costume, Fluttershy however is not with them seeing as she isn't exactly a fan of this celebration.

Applejack is dressed in a full one piece black outfit with bones painted on top to make her appear as a skeleton. Twilight has a pith helmet resting on top of her head along with a khaki shirt wrapped around her barrel, seems kinda weird that she's dressing up as a book character which she recently learnt was actually real. Spike is sitting on top of her back wearing a black wig along with green face paint and a tattered jacket to take the role as Frankenstein's monster, It's strange that he can ride on her back kinda like how we'd ride a horse back home, I imagine if I did that to someone here they would get pissed off.

Rarity has adopted a set of feathered white wings strapped to each side of her torso over a flowing white gown, sitting atop her head is a golden halo to make her appear as if she was an angel. Rainbow has various pieces of timber attached to each of her limbs posing as a Timber Wolf, seeing as I've heard she enjoys pranking others I can imagine she could easily find opportunities to do so in that costume. Finally is Pinkie, well I can only guess it's Pinkie, with a bed sheet thrown over her body leaving only her pink hooves and blue eyes on show.

Nodding to them I adjust my beret slightly, "Ladies... and baby dragon. Are you all enjoying yourselves?"

"We sure are!" Pinkie skips towards me, "Look at my haul, would you like one?"

Looking into he bag she's holding out I select a small gum ball and pop it into my mouth, "Aren't you a little too old for 'trick or treating'?"

"Too old for free candy? Never..." Her eyes narrow as she looks directly into mine.

Looking back to the rest of the girls I pat Pinkie on the head, "You all here to see Luna?"

"We are," Rarity replies, "When is she due to arrive?"

"You've got a couple of minute yet," I shift my shoulder adjusting the rifle hooked around my back.

"John? Why have you got your rifle? Is it really necessary?"

Blowing a bubble with the gum I let it pop before replying, "Yup."

Rarity winces slightly at my uncouth behaviour, obviously too uncivilised for her liking, "But why? It's quiet here," My expression immediately drops as I run the palm of my hand across my face, "What?"

Looking to Sure Strike we both shake our heads in disapproval, "She just said the 'Q' word."

Sure Strike rolls his eyes before returning to his routine of surveying the area, "She did."

The girls all look to us with some confusion, "The 'Q' word?" Rainbow asks, "You mean 'quiet'?"

I wince again as she says it, "Don't use that word."

"Why?"

"If someone says that then bad stuff is guaranteed to happen, every soldier knows that."

Rainbow just shrugs, "It's just a word. What's the worst that could happen?"

I just look to her with a deadpan expression. Stepping up to her I flick her forehead, "Don't say that either. Murphy is listening."

Scowling Rainbow steps back, "Murphy?"

Before I can reply a crack of thunder breaks through the cloud cover followed by an immediate flash. The clouds begin to swirl as the usual tranquil clouds turn demonic in appearance. Heavy gusts of wind descend on the crowd knocking many from their position, the one that hits me causes me to shift my position slightly in order to keep my composure. The heavens tear open as a sky chariot descends from the dark void overhead, a group of four Thestrals towing it from the front. As the chariot gets closer I'm able to make out Luna sitting within, however she is in the form of Nightmare Moon. Her usual midnight blue coat is replaced with a jet black along with her mane appearing more ethereal. Her black breast plate is now replaced with what appear to be silver, larger horse shoes now rest on her hooves covering more of her legs, along with this a helmet sits atop her head.

As Luna is carrying out her entrance I feel someone nudging my arm causing me to look away. Looking to the source I find Sunny holding a sealed scroll for me, taking it from her magic I look to the seal to find the symbol of the Griffin Empire on it. Breaking the seal I open the scroll and examine the contents.

Captain John Davies,

Apologies for the delay with your request, unfortunately following your initial message we had limited information on the Children of the Motherland.
Since then I have carried out an operation to eliminate a small gathering within our borders where we were able to capture and interrogate a member.

From the interrogation and recovered documentation we have uncovered that a plot is due to be carried out against Equestria on Nightmare Night.
The target is the bearers of the Elements of Harmony to weaken Equestria's overall defence.
On top of this they also intend to target Princess Luna in order to weaken the Equestrian government.

The Children of the Motherland have been cooperating with Diamond Dogs on the outskirts of Ponyville by providing them with weapons and ammunition.
They intend to use the Diamond Dogs as scapegoats in order to avoid repercussions from the Equestrian government.
We believe a key figure of the group is leading the assault from the Diamond Dogs tunnel network.

We highly recommend immediate action to prevent this loss to Equestria.

Balbean
Ministry of Intelligence
Griffin Empire provisional government

By the time I look over the contents for a third time Luna had landed and was part way through her speech, pocketing the scroll I turn to Sunny and speak in a hushed tone, "The Children of the Motherland plan to attack the Elements of Harmony and the Princess tonight. Get everyone on high alert and they must report any sighting of Diamond Dogs. I'm gonna speak to Luna and get her to safety as soon as she has finished her speech, the risk is too high."

Nodding she runs off causing a few of the ponies to look to her as she does so, as soon as Luna has finished speaking I intend on getting her out of here. Taking a hold of my sling I move the rifle around to my front and keep hold of it. Twilight catches my movement and moves up to me, "John, is everything okay?"

Shaking my head I continue to scan over the area, "I need to get you girls and Luna to the town hall."

"Why? What's wrong?"

"I'll explain when we're there. Tell the others, but do it quietly."

I keep on alert as Luna finishes addressing everyone, my eyes automatically locking into anything that moves within the crowds. The girls all gather around me once Twilight has told them that I want them to go to town hall, I'm unable to hear myself think as they all probe me for information simultaneously.

With her public speech over Luna steps down the steps and smiles to me, "John, I hope you enjoyed my little entrance."

Stepping quickly up to her I whisper into her ear, "We need to get you to town hall, now."

Luna looks quizzically to me, "What's the matter?"

"I'll explain when we're there, for now we need to get you out of the open."

Steeping around me Luna glances over her shoulder to look to me, "John, you may be a Captain but I need more to go on before I act. What has gotten you so riled up?"

Opening my mouth to reply I freeze when I see a form hidden in the upper floor window of a nearby house, its a Diamond Dog wielding a rifle aimed directly towards Luna. Leaping forward I grab hold of the top of her chest piece and pull her down as I step over her lowered form, "Get down!"

PHAT

Thanks to my quick movement I was able to get Luna out of the line of fire, however in doing so I threw myself directly into it. The round impacts the armour of my abdomen as my body turns, thanks to the shaping of the steel breastplate the round ricochets into the dirt road but the force still causes me to fall back onto Luna. Getting to my knees I straddle over Luna keeping her pinned between my legs as I aim back at the reloading Diamond Dog.

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The dog slumps forward over the frame of the window and falls out of the building to land on the floor. Keeping my rifle raised I stay in position on top of Luna as I scan the rest of the area, "Sure Strike, get into the air and spot any more targets for me," With a crisp nod he leaps into the air and immediately points out a new target to me. Pivoting on the spot I find another Diamond Dog charging towards me with some sort of club.

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A textbook kill, a double tap to the chest along with an extra round in the head for good measure. I quickly look down to Luna as the bullet casing land on top of her before bouncing onto the floor, "You okay?"

Slowly she nods her head as she tries to push off the floor only to be stopped by my weight on top of her, "You can get off me now."

Smirking I step off and help to lift her, "Shame, I was enjoying being on top."

With a scowl her horn ignites enveloping her body in a white glow as her form changes from Nightmare Moon back to her own, "Is now really the time?"

As I step off I can hear distant gunfire over the screaming of panicked civilians as they all begin to run around like headless chickens. The girls and Luna's personal guard all quickly gather around myself and Luna as I look around the area, "I need to get you all to safety."

Rainbow looks to the downed Diamond Dog before her eyes quickly snap back onto me, "What about Fluttershy? She's still at her home."

Stepping off I start to jog towards the town hall as they all join me, "I'll head straight to hers once you lot are all secu-"

PHAT

Pain shoots across the right side of my neck as I fall to my knees, releasing my rifle it hangs from the side of my body as I wrap my hand over the new wound. Suddenly I feel something tugging at my thigh holster, looking down to it I can see Luna's magical aura wrapped around the pistol as she removes it.

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When I look up I find another Diamond Dog on the floor with a rifle clasped close to his body, to my side is Luna with my pistol still raised towards the body. Lifting myself to my feet I remove my hand to find blood trickling down the side of my neck, luckily the round grazed the side rather then pieced the flesh. However the force of the bullet did manage to transfer my blood onto Luna's coat since she was moving close alongside me, "You've got red on you."

Everyone else gasps when they look to me neck. Rarity looks as though she's close to faintin, "John, your bleeding."

Wiping the blood away I grasp my rifle and bring it up again, "It's just a flesh wound... see what happens when you say 'it's quiet'?"

Stepping off Luna moves alongside me whilst the others follow from the rear. It doesn't take us too long until we are around the corner from the town hall, taking a knee at the corner of the house I lean around the corner to look over the street. There's a group of five Diamond Dog's along with a Griffin stationed on the street armed with rifles. Looking back to the others I hold my rifle close to my chest, "I'm gonna engage them and keep their heads down, you all need to move low and fast and get into the town hall."

Luna looks to the others then back to me, "Let me help you."

I shake my head, "No fucking way, you're their target."

"John, I've been in fights over a millennia ago against the likes of King Sombra, a few dogs won't be an issue."

Sighing I look to the four guards, "You four join the others in the town hall and defend them at all costs. I will find the rest of my team and we will clear the town of any and all hostiles, if we come across any civilians we will send them your way," Looking back to Luna I point to the building above us, "Care to give me a lift?"

Nodding she steps to the side where I make my way to her and rest my hands on her back to climb on, "What do you think you're doing?"

Pausing I look to her as if she asked what colour the sky was, "Getting on so you can give me a lift."

Rolling her eyes she groans as she looks to the others as they try to repress a smirk, "Not a word of this to anypony," Jumping onto her back her legs give slightly before she regains her composure, "How are you so heavy?"

"I'm not that heavy," Looking back to the girls I take off my beret and pass it to Rarity, "Wait till we start shooting then make a run for it," With that I lightly tap Luna with my feet causing her to slowly take to the air.

"I'm not some 'showpony', John," Her voice clearly showing some irritation as to the way I'm acting.

Grinning I lean closer to her ear, "Don't you like a Captain riding you?"

With a heavy blush she quickly makes it onto the roof and bucks me from her back onto the roof top, "Now? Of all the time for you to make suggestive advances and flirtatious jokes, you choose now?"

Keeping low to the roof I aim my rifle towards my targets, "Doing it while I have the opportunity," Slowly my finger eases on the trigger.

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The round drills directly into the skull of the Griffin causing him to ragdoll onto the floor, the exit wound at the rear of his head draining precious blood onto the dirt road. Luna joins alongside me and starts to fire towards them, she isn't exactly very accurate but she is at least keeping their heads down. As I fire off the occasional shot to keep their heads down I look to the girls and their escorts to find that they've safety made it into the town hall and were able to seal the door behind them. As I take aim again I watch as the Dog's are all shot from a position out of my view and collapse from behind their cover.

Lowering my rifle Luna and I look to each other before I find my entire team appearing from the street with what must be half the town in tow. Waving to them that the path is clear they quickly advance down the street to the town hall where all the civilians also make their way inside. Stepping to the edge of the roof I lower my body over the edge and take hold of a metal guttering pipe where I slowly climb down to the ground level, Luna however just glides from the rooftop and lands with the rest of my team.

Approaching them I notice all of their eyes locking onto my neck, "I'm fine. I want everyone out there looking for civilians and bringing them back here, pick your groups and move out. Georg and Janine stay here with Luna's guards and defend the town hall. Sunny you're with me, we need to find Fluttershy and get her here safely."

As everyone moves off I load a new magazine into my rifle and start to step off until I find my pistol floating in front of me, "John, you may need this."

Taking hold of it I check the magazine to find only two rounds left, stepping up to Luna I hold it out for her along with the spare magazine from my holster until she takes them in her magic, "You keep hold of it for the time being, just in case. On top of my desk will be a box of 9mm rounds, fill up the magazine with them. We will be back soon," With one last nod Luna heads inside the town hall and disappears behind the door, once she's gone Sunny and myself start to jog down the road leading towards the Everfree and Fluttershy's home.

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We didn't come across any more hostiles on the way out of town, however we did hear rifle fire in the distance where my team were likely engaging them. We also came across a few civilians but thankfully it seemed that the Diamond Dogs weren't interested in targeting them, it seems that their main priority was targeting Luna and the bearers of the Elements of Harmony. This meant that Fluttershy was likely in danger, I needed to get there as quickly as I could.

As we reach the outskirts of town though I pause when I hear movement in the trees behind us, both myself and Sunny turn and aim our rifles to the tree as we see a rainbow trail dissipate behind it. Groaning I lower my rifle, "Rainbow, what the hell are you doing out here? You're supposed to be at town hall with the others."

Slowly her head peaks through the leaves before she flies down to hover alongside me, "I can't just sit by whilst my friend is in trouble, I have to help Fluttershy."

"Rainbow you're also in danger out here, you're at risk."

"I can take care of myself," Rainbow states in her usual boastful tone.

Sighing I start to continue to Fluttershy's, "Rainbow you're not even trained in combat, I've only shown you some bayonet training and basic hand to hand. Not to mention you've only just passed the written exam for the Wonderbolts reserve, you've yet to have any combat training with them."

Gliding past me she stops on the path in front of me blocking my route, "You can't expect me to do nothing while Fluttershy needs help. Like it or not I'm coming with you."

I look to her for a little longer before finally giving in, "You do exactly what I say, when I say it, and you can come along. Do well enough and I may even put in a good word for you with Spitfire."

As I start to jog I can hear rainbows little cheer at getting in a good word with the Wonderbolts. Flying alongside me she continues to talk as we move, "Can you really put in a good word with Spitfire? Do you even know her that well?"

"Well enough. I served alongside her in the civil war, we also got to talking afterwards at the homecoming," That's not all we got up to...

Getting closer to Fluttershy's cottage we begin to slow down and stop talking. I've only been out here once but the general area is quite tranquil, it's built in the same way as the rest of the housing in town with the roof being made of grass and bushes to make it appear more natural and to blend into the landscape. The path leading up to the home is littered with occasional trees which have various bird houses hanging from the branches, a small bridge allows access to the front door over a small pond.

As we approach the bridge I duck down low when I see movement coming from the left side of the home, focusing on the figures I identify three Diamond Dogs and one Griffin as they attempt to locate the door. I signal for Sunny to take up a firing position on one of the dogs as I line up for the Griffin. Leaning to Rainbow I whisper to her, "As soon as I fire I want you to get in that house as quick as you can and find Fluttershy, stay hidden until I come in," As soon as I see Rainbow nod I take aim for the Griffin as he reaches for the doors handle.

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The single round pushes straight through his head propelling bone and blood onto the door, the force of the bullet causes his head to impact with the door before falling back and twitching on the floor. Sunny fired straight after me, her round was able to drop the Diamond Dog but I didn't see clearly where the round hit. Seeing as her rifle only had a single shot she drops it to the floor and draws her sword before advancing on one of the dogs. Stepping onto the bridge I take aim for the dog on the right as I see Rainbow bolt past me and open the door.

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The short burst impacts with his torso sending him to the floor with a howl of pain, curling into a ball he tries to cover his wounds in an attempt to stem the flow of blood escaping from his body. As Sunny engages in combat with the last one I raise my rifle and wait until I've got a clear shot on him.

Before I can fire though a loud scrapping noise catches my ear as I'm pushed from the rear, pivoting on the spot I'm immediately met by another Diamond Dog as his fist comes into contact with my nose creating a resounding crunch and knocking me off the bridge. As I fall back into the shallow pond my rifle escapes my grip landing on the bridge as I find that the sling had been slashed in half by the dog's claws. Landing in the freezing water the Diamond dog leaps directly on my chest keeping my body pinned, due to his weight I find myself unable to push him off.

On instinct I take a few swings which he easily blocks, with another hook he easily catches my fist and twists my wrist causing a sharp pain to shoot up my arm before he delivers his own punch to my jaw. He strikes the side of my head numerous times as I try to fight him off, after a few more jabs my face is in agony as I feel blood trickle from the new wounds. Getting tired of striking me he wraps his paws around my neck and pushes my head underwater as he attempts to strangle me.

I try to scream out for help but do nothing but cause bubbles to surface from the water. Out of desperation I flail my hands against his face in an attempt to push him back, this only causes his grip to tighten around my throat as I feel myself slipping unconscious. My movements become slower and weaker as I find myself losing the battle, my vision blurring as my eyelids feel extremely heavy.

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The muffled sound of rapid gunshots signals that someone had managed to pick up my rifle, the Diamond Dogs chest is ripped to pieces as the rounds pierce and push though his body hitting the water alongside me. As quickly as his lifeless body falls into the water I raise my head and start gasping for air, rolling onto my knees I cough up water as I heave forcing all the water I swallowed out of my system. After a minute I wipe my mouth and look to the bridge to see Rainbow holding my rifle, all be it in a weird way, still standing on her hind legs she's holding the rifle low against her hip and had somehow used the end of her wing to activate the trigger.

Seeing me looking to her she drops the rifle and joins me in the water in an attempt to help me up, "John..."

Raising my hand to her I cough again as I clear my throat, "...Thanks, I would have been done for... good thing you came along," With a smile Rainbow helps me to my feet and walks me to the bridge, grabbing hold of the edges I hoist myself up back onto the path. When I look out to the side I can see Sunny retrieving her sword from the last Diamond Dog, she must have been too busy fighting to have seen me getting attacked, "Where's Fluttershy?"

"She's in her room, she won't move," Flying past me Rainbow heads straight inside.

Picking up my rifle I look back to Sunny, "Keep guard out here, we will be back out shortly," Heading inside I get my first good look at the interior of the house. All the walls seem to be littered with bird houses and various perches for the animals, low down on the walls there are even small mouse holes where I imagine the smaller creatures live. Apart from the excessive animal theme the home looks like any other house, a small cooker rests in the corner, couches are positioned at various points on the floor and the odd bookshelf and painting covers the walls.

Making my way upstairs I catch my reflection in a mirror and stop to have a look. My nose is fucked, there's a large gash on the bridge along with the bone being deformed and pushed to the side. A cut rests beneath my left eye leaking blood down my cheek and onto my soaked uniform, my right eye already appears to be swelling slightly as red marks cover the right side of my face.

Running up the last few steps I go through an open door and find Fluttershy cowering on top of her bed with Rainbow sat alongside her trying to comfort her. Fluttershy looks up to me and freezes when her tearful eyes lock onto my many new wounds, "John... you're hurt."

Stepping up to them she slowly moves closer to me and runs a hoof over my cheek, "I'll be fine, Fluttershy. Right now I need to get you to safety."

Fluttershy sobs as she moves back to her earlier position, "Coming for me has only gotten you hurt..."

Kneeling down I rest my rifle alongside the bed, "I couldn't exactly leave you in danger, it's my job to help protect you all from danger and that's what I'm going to do... we need to get going."

"I-I can't."

Standing up I pass my rifle to Rainbow Dash to hold, as soon as she takes it I sit on the bed alongside Fluttershy and lightly start to run my hand over her mane to try and comfort her, "I know I'm asking a lot of you to get you to go out there, but it's not safe here, Fluttershy. I need to get you all somewhere safe then I can make sure the town is safe, I'll put a stop to all of this."

Fluttershy seems to relax slightly from the contact as she raises her head once again, "I don't think I can see... what you've done to them outside, I heard your rifle."

Standing up I pick up a blanket resting on the end of the bed and wrap it around her, "I'll hide it all from you, you won't have to see anything."

Fluttershy slowly stands as she takes a few breaths, "Okay."

Smiling softly I secure the blanket around her before picking her up and bringing her to my chest, I pull the blanket over the top of her head slightly so she can't see too much of her surroundings. She doesn't weigh much more than a smaller framed person back home, seeing as we are expected to carry soldier in their full kit it will be easy for me to carry her.

Stepping down the stairs Rainbow follows me as she flies and holds onto my rifle, exiting the door I whistle getting Sunny's attention before we all start to make our way quickly back into town. As we move I occasionally glance down to Fluttershy to make sure she's okay, physically she's fine but she seems really shaken up by what's happening. Each time a gun shot is heard in the distance she seems to whimper as she curls up more in my arms.

Not really knowing what to do I hold her closer to me chest as I quietly sing to her, "Don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be all right. Singin' don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be all right," I get a look for Rainbow as she's likely wondering what I'm doing, but when I look down to Fluttershy it seems to be helping as her position relaxes slightly, "Rise up this mornin', smiled with the risin' sun. Three little birds pitch by my doorstep, singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true. Sayin', this is my message to you-ou-ou. Singin' don't worry 'bout a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be all right. Singin' don't worry 'bout a thing, 'cause every little thing gonna be all right..."

Christ, I hope everything is gonna be all right.