It was now in the afternoon, and Twilight was enjoying her time outside, deciding to visit Pinkie Pie at Sugarcube Corner and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. She had left Spike home, something that had delighted him since he had wanted to make as much mess as possible before Twilight had to leave. She took an experimental sip of her coffee, sitting it back down after still finding it too hot for her tastes, when a sudden feeling came over her.

"Hff, I’m not quite sure about joining now," she thought in her heart, then she remembered what Sgt. Foley asked before she left.

“Your parents, they will be worried knowing you ran off and joined the Army, concerned that you don’t return in a coffin. Considering you are still a minor, I'm not sure you'll be okay."

"Hmm, why i doubt that myself?" Twilight asked outloud, slowly storing her coffee. "I'm the one who wants to join..."

Nonetheless, she sighed at herself, feeling unfaithful to her own choices. The bell above the front door then rang, showing that someone had entered the cafe, and much to Twilight’s surprise it was Sergeant Foley.

"How did you know i was here?" Twilight asked in wonder as Foley came over and sat across from her, Mrs. Cake giving him a free cupcake as a thank you for his service to the country.

"Instinct," Foley replied as he munched on his cupcake, savoring every bite. "Never lose one, get yourself one, and you just might be safe."

"I see," Twilight said as she relaxed a bit. "Is there anything wrong for you to come look for me?"

"Well," Foley said, gripping both his hands on the table. "You do know that the Colonel agreed."

"Yeah," Twilight replied with a nod. “What about it?”

"Well, even he agreed he wasn't so sure if you are that great," Sergeant Foley said, order himself and Twilight a milkshake. "He was a bit surprised, and he still doesn't think that a high-school girl can get a job like this done, even though you're great at anything except your physics."

Twilight paused for a moment, feeling a bit shaken at the fact everyone still doubted her. "We'll see about that."

"By the way," Foley said as he looked at his surroundings. "Why are you alone?"

"My friends are super busy this summer,” Twilight said with a sigh, finding her coffee was now drinkable. “can't ask them to share my adventure."

"Huh, bad thing you got there," Foley said moving his back to the chair.

“Yeah," Twilight said with a forced smile. "Ain't that suck."

Both chuckled, Foley showing that he had a sense of humor. “That’s right Twilight.”

"So, since my first day on the job is tomorrow, can you tell me is it tough?" Twilight asked adjusting her glasses.

"Yeah, tough," Sergeant Foley replied. "But the day after that is much more tougher, just be ready for everything."

"Ok, sir," Twilight said saluting.

"No, no, just call me Foley," The sergeant insisted.

"Alright,... Foley," said Twilight smiling. "How were you doing back in Afghanistan?"

Foley suddenly frowned. "It's bad to be honest, one of our COP (Combat Outpost) got hit hard, two of our men died by being killed by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device), the other three killed by some terrorist. Beyond that, the civilians are fine also with two of my best soldiers in the field."

Twilight paused for a moment, feeling sorry for him. "Sorry for your loss."

"Thanks," Foley said putting a hand on Twilight’s shoulder. "I hope you never know how that feels out there."

"I know," said Twilight, taking another sip of coffee.

"So, where do you study, in Crystal Prep i guess?" asked Foley , betting.

"I was the former of that school," replied Twilight. "I study in CHS."

"Huh? Why former?" asked Foley curiously.

"I was bullied in there, i hope you heard what happened about the friendships games." She sip the coffee, and then looked outside the window on her left.

Foley change his directions of his eyes to his upper right. He did heard the Friendship games gone wrong because a girl turned into a monster, but then the situation gone down after a girl named sunset able to save her from herself.

"Yeah i did heard about that, there was some magic stuff in there, why?" he asked.

"I was that monster," said Twilight.

Foley was surprised as his body suddenly jumped a little. "Wow, I didn't see that coming."

"Now you see it," said Twilight. "But now, I felt better after what happened."

"Good," said Foley. "You need stay positive like that if you really want to join the army."

"Yes, sir!" said Twilight.

They both then chatted happily until Foley decides to go because he is needed somewhere. After he said farewell to her, Twilight finishes her cup and payed the cash then returned home. The rest of the evening she studied anything involved the job in the military. In the night she called Foley about whether she stay in the base or in home, he then said to live in the base for getting the job performance. After that she called Flash for house sitting her home. And then she slept after she packs her bag for the job tomorrow.

The morning comes, she woke up and getting ready for her job. She waits for flash to come over her home for house sitting. The bell rang, he's here. She stands up from the sofa and headed to the front door. She opened the door and met Flash.

"Hey, Twi," greeted Flash.

"Hey, Flash," greeted Twilight.

"So, You will be busy for 6 weeks?"

"Yeah, i got a job to do."

"So, What do you need me to do?"

"I just want you to keep my house clean and tidy, and remember to feed Spike, you'll feed him when he said he's hungry."

"Okay,"

"You can have a friend to come over here, please no party in my house."

"Don't worry, i'm not that party animal type."

"Good, one more thing, my bedroom is yours."

Flash felt weird about it. "Are you sure? Well, not being rude but..."

"Don't worry, it's alright, just make sure you don't break anything that can help research, and i don't mind if you touch my private properties."

Flash and Twilight were blushed after she said that unconsciously. "U-uh, sorry, i..."

"That's fine." Seems he notice she had a crush on him even if she is with Timber Spruce.

"Alright, It's time for me to go then."

"Alright," said Flash, still blushing about her 'private properties'.

Twilight went in and then go out again, waving goodbye to Flash as she about to enter the taxi. Flash let out a happy sigh for her. "Wonder what job she's in."

After reaching the Royal Sapphire Fort, she went in and asked a soldier who works there about new recruit work. She talked to a man who is known as Lieutenant Dolker Weinard. He seems to be russian-american, from what she says is because he sometimes talked a few words to the other soldiers in russian language, probably mocking or joking words. He still wears his light brown operator helmet and and black kevlar vest, probably he just went back after a mission. Has green colored eyes and scratch on his neck due to bullet shot.

"This is the room, recruit," said the Lieutenant, after leading her to the barrack.

"Alright," said Twilight nodded.

"Tell them that the training starts in 10 minutes."

"Yes, sir. I'll go tell them."

Lt. Dolker nodded and went back to his friends in the main hall. Twilight entered the the room and smiled upon the new recruits in the room. All the recruits were surprised to see a young-age girl has joined the Army.

There were five recruits seems felt so pleasant to see a girl joined the Army. There were Rendor Nuker, Jeremy Lucas, Yorker Tornell, Laner Lucker, Zendel Workster.

Rendor Nuker has black fringe hair type and his hair only reaching above his ears. has mustache marks on his lips. Has an oval face shape and a sturdy jaw line. has blue eyes and his eye size is average. Has strong muscle but thin white skin. He is a loyalty type.

Jeremy Lucas has a face familiar to young Brad pitt. But his hair is red-brunette color and his skin is pale. He has green eyes and average muscle. He has a good sense of humor like Sgt. Foley. And he is friendly, kind guy.

Yorker Tornell is a Texan, due of his accent like Applejack has. Has rectangular shape face and wide size eyes within his brown eyes. Has a black buzz cut hair and yellowish skin. He is a frugal type. And he is an adventurous type.

Laner Lucker has round-shape face. Has white skin and green eyes, with his eye size average. His body were skinny. He is somewhat a bookworm (Or a nerd if you recall) with his obsession with reading. He has a black rectangular eyeglasses. And he is always be a lucky person.

Zendel workster has oval shape face. He has a pointed cheek and average jaw. Small eyes and purple colored eyes. Known to be a dramatic and nervous person. But has a high-minded thinking.

The five of them stares at Twilight in pleasant until she was a bit awkward about the situation.

"Uh, am i in the right place?" she asked, awkwardly.

"Oh, no, no. You're in the right place," said Zendel as he shook his both open hands in front of his chest. "Uh, Miss-"

"Twilight, Twilight Sparkle," said Twilight, nervously.

"Alright, we like to introduce ourselves," said Rendor. "My name's Rendor Nuker."

"Jeremy Lucas, partner."

"Laner Lucker, i'm a bookworm."

"Zendel Workster."

Twilight shook her hand with them for friendly introduction.

"Laner, you said you're a bookworm," said Twilight.

"Yeah, why?" he asked.

"I'm also a bookworm," replied Twilight, Laner smiled to have a friend to study together with.

"So, what's your reason to join the Army?" asked Jeremy.

"Adventure," she replied.

"Well, you can asked Yorker here if you want that," said Rendor, joking.

Yorker pushed Rendor's shoulder with his fist. "Hey!"

"What? I was joking," said Rendor, everyone laughed.

"Uh by the way," said Twilight. "Our training will begin in 10 minutes or less"

Suddenly, the Liutenant, Dolker Wiener, ordered every soldier in the room to make a line in front the double beds.

"I guess that was much more faster than that," said Zendel, silently.

"Attention!" shouted Lt. Dolker, he then remove his helmet from his head and hold it on his left chest.

Dolker then looked on each recruit, seeing where they stand upright. He then asked every recruit in the room about why they are here, with a shout. Most of their are the common ones heard by the military. When it comes to Twilight, she gone nervous.

"What are your purpose to join this Army??" shouted Lt. Dolker as furiously as he can.

"To do everything you ordered, sir!!" shouted Twilight, nervously as she shout.

"Now that's something what i like to heard, soldier!!" shouted Lt. Dolker. "You're worth to join the Army."

He then moved onto another recruit and asked them with shouts. Twilight heartbeat was pacing fast after the shouts. But then, the Lieutenant stopped shouting and call in the Sergeant to the barrack. To her surprise, It was Foley, who is assisting the Lieutenant for training.

"Good morning, soldiers," greeted Sgt. Foley. "Lieutenant."

Dolker nodded at him. Dolker leave the last of the explanation to the Sergeant. Foley explained everything they need to do and need to obeyed. Until his topics comes to the resting place in the barrack.

"These beds are sure to be enough for your rest," said Foley. "Just don't expect it will be more comfy than this."

"At least this is better than sleeping in the body bag," said Twilight, Sgt. Foley smiled and chuckled while Lt. Dolker and the other recruits laughed a bit.

"Well, that's right, at least not in the body bag," said Foley agreed with Twilight.

"Now folks, your training starts at 1000, except for Twilight," said Foley, surprising everyone for the exception.

"Wha- why me?" she asked at the Sergeant.

"Colonel Marshall agreed for you to join, but," said Foley. "Since you are a goddamn school-girl of CHS who is a very genius person in engineering, research, and etc, The Colonel wants you to meet him for a test exam. To see how far you'll understand."

"Well, it's gonna be hard is it?" asked Twilight.

"Yeah, like he wants to give you a 200 questions in one day!" shouted Foley, shaken.

"несчастливый! That's insane!" said Lt. Dolker.

"Yeah, but if she able to get pass it, we'll be damn!" said Foley, chuckled.

"When the test start?" she asked.

"After this session," said Foley, pointing his finger to the floor.

"Ok, sarge," said Twilight, nodded.

After the session over, Twilight followed Sgt. Foley to talk to the Colonel. The recruits that are still in the barracks still felt shock about the girl, also with the Lieutenant.

"A high-school girl? Man, she has a death wish," said Zendel, felt disbelieve.

"Well, at least she does know what she need to do around here right?" said Lt. Dolker, who was with those 5 recruits. "Alright, everyone. You have your break time!" after he shouted, he left the barrack.

"I guess the Lt. is right, she does know what to do around here," said Rendor, agreed with Lt. Dolker's opinion.

"By the way, where did Lieutenant gone anyway?" asked Laner, looking around him because he didn't see Dolker left the barrack.

"Well, this is gonna be tough for a school-girl," commented Jeremy, concern of her condition.

Sgt. Foley leaded Twilight into the Colonel's room. Colonel Marshall was pleased to meet the girl.

"Sir!" said Foley as he and Twilight both give a respectful salute.

"At ease," said Colonel. "Twilight, please sit down."

Twilight sat down on the chair while Sgt. Foley only stand still next to her. After that, Lieutenant Dolker entered the room and saluted the Colonel.

"Why are you here, Dolker?" asked the Colonel at him.

"I'm here only want to see how far her skill is, sir," replied Dolker, with a flat tone.

"I see, i was about to talk to her," said the Colonel.

"What do you want to talk to me, Colonel?" asked Twilight. "To see my proof of my skill?"

"Yes," said Colonel. "I taught i was crazy to let you join, but then you want to because you had skill for it."

"So?" asked Twilight.

Colonel Marshall opened the document, in contains all of Twilight personal info. "You are an interesting girl, suceeded many trophies, mostly on science and maths when you're in the Crystal Prep. You can fix most of electrics and engines problems. And you moved in to CHS, because of a deadly magical incident in Friendship Games."

"Yes," said Twilight.

"Was it you, who cause it?" asked Colonel.

"Yes," replied Twilight. "But, because those students and the principal of the Crystal Prep forcing me to do it."

"Bad school?" asked Foley, felt pity.

"Yes," replied Twilight, nodded nervously.

"Sorry to hear that," said the Colonel. "But you do know what's going on around here, right?"

"Yes, sir," answered Twilight. "I try to get a hold of it as best as i can."

"That's what i like to hear from you," said Colonel. "Now, do you get ready for the test?"

"Yes, sir," replied Twilight.

"Alright, follow me," said Colonel as he leaded the three of them to the classroom of the military fort. After entering the class, the Colonel, Foley, and Dolker stand in front of the class as Twilight sat down on the chair in front them. The Colonel came at her and give her the exam papers. Like Twilight expected, it has 200 questions. Twilight then answers those questions one by one. The three of them waited Twilight to finished the exam until they had to sit down, tired of standing.

4 Hours has passed, they still waiting for her to finish, until...

"Sir, i'm finished," said Twilight as she putted down the pen.

"Really? Good, give it to me," said Colonel, as he take away the paper exams from her. "That was long."

"It sure is," said Foley.

"So, she can get back to training?" asked Dolker.

"Yeah, Twilight, i will say the result to you tomorrow."

"Yes, sir," Twilight then reminded of something, but felt embarrassed about it. "Uh, sir, I want to ask something about... well..."

"Hair, soldier?" Colonel added to her question with raising his right eyebrow. "I did consult with the generals about you, and your hair."

"And what's the result?" Twilight asked hopefully in desperate.

"They all decided to let your hair stay like that," Colonel's answer surprised Dolker and Foley with wide eyes.

"Isn't that against regulation about the length of the hair?" Dolker asked in doubt as he throws his arms wide to his sides.

"I dunno Lieutenant," Foley only shrug as his arms are folded. "But it makes sense though, she's still a schoolgirl and will return back here again after 3 weeks in training and 3 weeks of duty. Do you want to expect her to go back to school like that?"

"I agree with Foley," Colonel said as he looked at Dolker. "It will took a long time for that y'know? Plus with she got bullied by her own friends probably if she go back like that."

"Alright, for the duration of being a student, right?" Dolker asked sheepishly.

"Yeah," Colonel's answer did made Twilight frowned, she doesn't her hair get cut short. "Unless, she did a special favor. But I'm not sure you can, Twilight."

"I'll try, Colonel," Twilight replied with a sincere tone.

Colonel only nodded at her. "Alright, boys,... girl, you're dismissed," Colonel said as he returned to his office.

Sgt. Foley, Lt. Dolker, and Twilight returned to the barracks and engage in outdoor training, including physical and technique training. After all of the training they did, they deserve some rest at night and dinner. Twilight was in the barrack with the new recruits around, she's talking to the 5 of the recruits she did talked with before.

"So, how's the test goin'?" asked Yorker.

"It seems hard for me, but let's just hope i passed it," said Twilight, nervously.

"Alright," said Rendor.

"How's the school life?" asked Laner, curiously.

"Doing great, we just did chemicals project back at school, and i have red 17 books in the library." said Twilight, happily. (If i'm not wrong, bookworms are fast readers.)

"What kinds of books?" asked Laner.

"Most of them are histories, and drama," replied Twilight as she looked at him.

"Well, then sounds good," said Jeremy.

"Is there anything bad around this town?" asked Zendel.

"I guess you've heard about magics happening around the city," replied Twilight.

"Y'ah, it's some insane shit that happen around 'ere," said Yorker, agreed.

Twilight was look a little bit sad, Rendor noticed it. "Is there anything wrong?"

"The Friendship Games," replied Twilight with a sad tone.

Zendel hate to see someone got sad like that, so he decided to change the topic. "By the way, why your hair didn't get cut?"

"Colonel and the higher ups have decided to let my hair intact," Twilight replied with as she cringed at him. "Of course for the duration of me as a student."

"How lucky ya' are," Yorker snorted. "Well, we'll see about that later."

The six of them were silent as the recruits on the background talking to each other happily. Suddenly, Colonel Marshall comes in the barrack until it made all the recruits to make a line and give a military salute. Colonel then told them to ease and then came into Twilight. He seems to be holding the result test.

"Well, soldier, your result comes out faster than i expected," said Colonel to Twilight. "Your result is very unbelievable." he shook his head.

She gulped, "man, this is not good." she though.

The Colonel then threw the results into Twilight's bed and looked at her. "Welcome to the Army, soldier!" Colonel shouted with a surprise as his arms open wide in the air.

Everyone was surprised and cheered for Twilight for joining the Army. The Colonel just smiled and patted Twilight's shoulder before he left into his office. The 5 recruits that was with her smiled and cheered her.

"Damn! Never knew ya' would pass it, partner!" cried Yorker happily.

"Yeah, thanks guys," said Twilight thanking for their cheers.

After the cheers, they all slept on their beds around 10.00 PM. Twilight was still wakes up a bit, checking her friends status in MyStables.com on her laptop. After a while, she then shuts down her laptop and store it into her equipment and then sleeps on her bed. Trying to avoid hearing Zendel's snore with her music from her phone to earphone. She know, soon it will be harder on next day.

Author's Notes:

Sorry if some of the soldiers doesn't have the picture like Foley and Marshall in the previous chapter. I will write the next chapter if i have time.