Parker's P.O.V.

The sun was shining brightly on top of me as I made my way through the streets of Carentan. Since the Battle of Bloody Gulch ended, the General wanted us to stay and protect the town until an undetermined time. We were glad when we heard the news and that was our chance to gained our strength to go to the next battle. But I've heard that we're going back to Britain for our rest and training. Seems fine with me though, of course the ponies glad that they're going to a place that was a lot safer than France. And they seemed to be getting used to be in this war. But I still had to keep an eye on Fluttershy to make sure she's not too scared about all this thing.

Rainbow Dash for example, same as Applejack, she even knock out one of the German soldiers when he managed to stab me with his bayonet on my stomach. Damn, it sure hurts like hell. I thought when they're all retreating, there were no Krauts left. But it seemed that I'm wrong about it. The Lieutenant quickly double up the guard in the town to make sure that there are no Germans left. I had to go to the aid station for that, cause even Twilight's magic didn't even work. Well, slightly work. I remember when she used it for Glenn and Blake, it didn't work quite well either. But they recover nonetheless. Guess her magic could only heal cuts and bruises, huh?

Anyway, when I got back from the aid station, the situation was just fine. Turns out, the Germans have fully retreat because unable to take Carentan back. I even heard that the ponies helped the soldiers in any way. Like Twilight with her healing spell - guess she will be a medic for awhile - Rainbow Dash and Applejack for their bravery. Pinkie Pie with her jokes that simply put the soldiers smiled. Celestia, Luna, Cadance, and Shining Armor that willing to gave them positive words. The rest, I don't mind if they didn't do anything. Spike for being an awesome dragon that will scare the shit out of the enemies. Rarity and Fluttershy for bringing the wounded soldiers back to the aid station. Man, these ponies coped up well enough. No, not well, better is the word.

And now, I was walking through the streets of Carentan to find my group.

"Sergeant." A soldier saluted.

I nod and return the salute as I continue my way to... okay, I don't know where the hell I'm going, but my main objective is to find those ponies and make sure if they're okay. Though, the soldiers already told me about them that they're safe but I can't get these anxiety out of my head. Graceland won't be too happy if he saw me though, cause the last time I saw him was when we have some talk back at the aid station.

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"I can't stay here any longer General," I said with narrowed eyes, "Those ponies need me and I have to be there for them."

Graceland, who was sitting next to my bed raised his hand to stop me. "I understand that you're worried as hell Sergeant. But believe me, those ponies were okay. Your squad are taking care of them right now. In fact, they helped a lot of soldiers in Carentan when you left the town." He slumped back to his seat with crossed arms. "I think they're getting used to this. And I'm happy to hear it."

I sighed. "That's not the point, Sir. I need to get out of this aid station right now. Besides, I'm feeling better already." I sat up, only winced as I felt slight pain on the wound on my stomach.

Graceland shook his head before he stood up. "I can't do that Sarge, sorry about that. We need our best men to be in one hundred percent healthy condition to be in the frontline." With that, he walked out of the room before I could get a chance to reply.

"Well, you know who I am..."

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"That old man." I muttered under my breath. Though, I smirked at the thought when he called me the 'best men'.

"Get the hell outta here now!" A soldier said while laughing bitterly, coming from my right. I quickly turned my gaze to the source of the voice and discovered that a paratrooper was knocking a Kraut with the back of his weapon. Another paratrooper walked out from a house. The German fell to the ground, still raising his hands and rambling that what I thought could be his pleading for mercy. Other soldiers soon began to circle the both of them, laughing and mocking the German soldier in happiness.

"STOP!!" I yelled as soon as I realized that the paratrooper was ready to shoot the head of the Kraut. "I SAID STOP!!" I yelled again, this time, running towards them. The soldiers turned their gaze towards me just in time when I rushed past the group and faced the paratrooper. His weapon was now aiming to my abdomen.

"Stand down." I growled. The other soldiers backed up a bit, but the paratrooper in front of me didn't lower his weapon as he just stood there and staring back at me with annoyance. "Stand down, and let me handle this... Private..." I gritted my teeth and clenched my fist, ready to punch that face of him if he dare to disobey my order.

He glared furiously at me for a moment before lowering his weapon. "Yes Sarge..." He said as he walked away. The others returned to their own business. I let out a sigh and turned to the Kraut that was staring at me with wide eyes. Fear still plastered on his face.

He started his rambling again, which I didn't fucking understand and it starting to annoy me. "Shut up." I simply said, but he won't listen. "Shut up..." I ordered as I knelt down in front of him, my tone began to rise. My hand was gripping my sidearms, since my BAR was with Reed when I got stabbed. He still continue his rambling, so I decided to just get this over with. "SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH, NOW!!" I yelled as I grabbed his collar and snatch my sidearms, pointing it at his jaw. He stopped his rambling as he looked at me, his lower lip trembling as he does. "You fucking understand English?" I asked.

"A little..." He replied while nodding furiously.

I nod once. "All right... get up." I ordered while releasing his collar and aiming my Colt on his head. He did as he told as fast as possible. "Turn around." I ordered again and he turned around, both hands on the back of his head. "Walk."

With that, he started his walking and I followed closely behind him; his head hung low. Other soldiers giving glances at me and the German but I didn't give a single fuck. I need to find those ponies and also I have to gain as much information from this soldier.

"Sergeant!" I heard a familiar voice called out behind me.

"Stop." I ordered the Kraut. And he did. I turned around to saw Reed running towards me, smile form on his face.

"Ya back already?" He asked while handing me my weapon. I return the smile as I placed my Colt and took the BAR.

"You know, aid station is a horrible shit. I don't like it."

"Riiiight..." He smirked, but that expression gone when he saw the German soldier, standing on his back facing us and his hands on the back of his head. "What are you gonna do with him?"

"Just saved his ass. He was lucky that I'm around though." I turn around and nudge the Kraut's back. "Move." I ordered sternly.

"You know I can speak German right?" Reed asked as we started to walk.

I raised an eyebrow. "You never told me about it. Next time you're gonna tell me that your father is shaving Hitler's mustache while saying, 'Guten Morgen Mein Failure.'"

"Hey, it wasn't my fault if I wanted to learn. Geez, why Hitler all the sudden." He retort, which made me laugh.

"Hey, I'm just teasing with ya."

"Yeah right. Besides, you're lucky to have me in your squad."

"How so?"

"Cause you're gonna need someone that could speak German in order to make them talk," He puffed his chest with pride, "Also, I'm the one who'll shave Hitler's mustache."

I laughed hard before replied, "This guy right here understands English a little." He was about to say something but I quickly cut him off. "Hey, where's Celestia?" I asked, deciding to just change the topic before this kid spoke tons of his education cockily. Mostly idiotically.

"Oh, she's with Wade and the others. I'm not surprised if Leon is with them. He always wanted to be in your squad, you know?" He said while looking to his left and wave some soldiers.

"Leon wants to be in my squad? I think I can handle that." I blinked a few times before asking him again. "Hey, you didn't answer my question."

"Oh right," he pointed to the front and then to the left, "Just go straight ahead, and then turn left before that truck over there. You should see them talking with the others." He paused for a moment before realising something. "Oh shit, I forgot to grab some food. I'll see you there, Sir."

"I won't miss you." I replied with a grin. He chuckled before running off to the opposite direction. As I turned my way to the left, with the Kraut still in front of me, I heard voices that all too familiar.

"And that's why we became the Elements of Harmony." I could see Rainbow said with pride. All of them were sitting in a circle in front of a house that it's door was wide open, and they're sitting on the sidewalk. Whether on boxes, debris, the ground, a chair, anything. Thankfully, they didn't seem to notice my arrival yet.

"It's like you guys have some sort of connection or something." Andrew said while adjusting his glasses.

"Honestly, I give up for thinking about how nature works on your world." Glenn said with a chuckle.

"Move and sit down." I said to the Kraut. He didn't quite understand about what I'm saying though, so I pointed my gun right next to his face and onto a chair next to Wade. "Move..." I said again.

He nod and walked slowly to the group. Wade noticed the two of us were coming closer but he quickly stood up when he saw the German soldier that was with me.

"What the fuck is he doin' here..." He narrowed his eyes fiercely at the Kraut. Seeing him angry like that, all of the group turned their attention to us.

"Sit." I simply said as I nudge the German trooper. He complied and sit down, he put his hands on his thigh as he looked around nervously. I sighed as I lowered my weapon.

"The hell is he doin' here Sir?" Glenn asked.

Before I could reply, my vision was suddenly became all purple as I tackled back to the ground. Twilight didn't give me a single chance to breathe as she hugged me right in the face, all of her hooves wrapped around my head.

"Oh Parker I was so worried about you!" She exclaimed as she nuzzled my hair.

"Twili... can't... fuckin'... breathe..." I said as I patted her back. Relieved, yet, annoyed at the same time. She released the hug and sat on my lap, tears flowing down her cheek.

"You're okay..." She managed to say between her sobs. I can't bear to see the sight as I pull her close to me. Not caring that my wound is screaming for me to be healed again. It hurts though, but I can't stand to see Twilight cry before me.

"Hey..." I said before chuckling a bit, "Why are you crying?"

She pulled her head back from my chest to see me. "I thought... I... I thought you..."

"It's okay Twilight," Celestia too began to chuckle, "He's fine. I already told you."

Twilight could only smiled sheepishly. Cheeks turned red in embarrassment as she rub my chest in circles with one foreleg. I sat up and scratched her behind her ear.

"It's good to see you're doing fine Sergeant." Celestia said with a smile.

I nod. "It's good to be back in frontline." I looked at the adorable pony on my lap, who was leaning onto my palm. "You're gonna get off of me or what?"

"Only if you scratch my ear after that."

"Fine..." I grumbled.

She chuckled before letting herself slipped from me. Just as I was about to stand up, another one came right onto my face. This time, was pink and the smell of cotton candy barraged my nostrils.

"Pinkie..." I grumbled through her fur. It's amazingly soft. Just then, another one rushed towards my chest, making me fall flat to the ground again while I'm trying to recognise who is the other assailant.

"Dash! What in tarnation are ya doin'?" Applejack asked in annoyance.

"Parker!" I could definitely tell it was Pinkie's voice. "I was so worried about you when you got stabbed by that Kraut and then Twilight tried to heal you but it didn't work! And then you need to get to the aid station because your wound is pretty bad and I can't help myself but worried when you didn't come back for more than a week! Cause I'm planning on making a surprise party with whatever they have in here after you got back from the hospital and when you didn't come back I was super duper worried that bad things might happen to you! So I just wait and wait and you never came back! But I-" She then was cut off by another voice that was clearly Rainbow Dash.

"Parker! You got me bucking worried for these days! I thought that you were dead because it was my fault that I didn't come in time when you needed help!" Before they both could continue, I shove Pinkie off of my face and put her next to Rainbow Dash, who was hugging me and buried her face on my chest.

"My, my, seems somebody's worried about me a lot." I smirked and looked at Celestia, who was trying to suppress her laugh. I frowned upon looking at her expression. "Don't..."

"You have no idea how much I worried when I saw you lost plenty of your blood!" Pinkie exclaimed as she buried her face onto my chest. And the same still goes for Rainbow Dash.

I sighed as I face palmed myself. "Listen, if you two didn't get off of me now I'm gonna use my fingers to bring hell on both of you."

Though, Pinkie listened as she slowly slide off of my chest, Rainbow Dash... she just looked at me with a challenging grin. "Try me." She said.

"Ya didn't know who are ya facin' with Rainbow." Applejack said with a grin. She knew very well who is about to win.

"Hohoo, is that a challenge?" I asked as I readied myself for my special attack. Rainbow's eyes turned to pinpricks as she knew what was about to happen. But before she could flap her wings and flew away from me, I grabbed her with my left arm while the other one assault her with it's fingers.

"FEEL THE MIGHTY POWER OF FINGERS!!" I said while laughing hardly.

"WAIT!! WAIT!! STAAHAHAHAP!!" Rainbow was now wiggling in my grasp but I'm not letting her go. I roll her down so her back was on the ground while I continue to tickle her.

"Parker, stop it." Twilight said between her giggle.

I stopped for a moment next to Rainbow, still holding her in my hands. "Give up?" I asked with wide smile.

"NEVER!!" She exclaimed, panting heavily.

"You said so." I shrugged and proceed to tickle her again.

"NO!! NO!! WAAHAHAHAHAHA!! STOP!!" She begged. The others too joined her laughter as they saw her friend was struggling to break free from my grasp, but to no avail. Even Pinkie was now rolling on the ground while holding her stomach. Her eyes began to water as she laughed harder and harder. Rainbow's hind legs were kicking uselessly as I lean my mouth to her belly and blew into it wildly.

"BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!" Rainbow laughed harder. She kicked outwards but her protestations were adorably useless. "MY TUMMY IS SUPER SENSITAAAHHAHAHAHAHA!!"

"Give up?" I said as I pulled back, still tickling her tummy.

"YES!! YES!! JUST STAAHAHAHAP!!"

Satisfied, I slowly got up - not wanting to hurt my wound again - and looked at the German soldier, who was looking at the ground.

"Those fingers are really something." Rainbow said while panting. I chuckle and ruffled her mane.

"You have no idea who are you challenging with."

Pinkie wiped her tear away before looking at her pegasus friend, smiling widely. "Haha, Dashie, you should've seen your face!"

After regaining her composure, Rainbow flap her wings limply and sat down next to her pink friend. "You... you won't get away with this Pinkie."

"Why me?" Pinkie asked, tilting her head, still smiling.

"How are you doin' Sir?" Leon asked, deciding his best to ignore them.

"Like hell," I simply said while dusting myself off, "So, I heard that you wanna be in my squad Private?" He nod. "But before that, have you known these ponies yet?"

"Of course Sir, we've been talking a lot about their world. But you have to speak to my squad leader if you want me to join your squad."

I shrugged. "I think I can take care of that."

"I see you brought us a company?" Luna asked, making me look at her.

"Nah, I just accidentally came by when I saw him. He's gonna die if I wasn't there." I shrugged.

"Die?" Shining asked, "What do you mean?"

"Those paratroopers probably gonna shoot this guy if I didn't stop them. And I don't want any of that happen after that battle couple of weeks ago." I sighed as I took off my helmet, which Twilight quickly grasped it with her magic.

"Here, let me help you." She said as she put my helmet down to one of the boxes.

I smiled at her. "Thanks. But this guy right here might be useful to us."

"Such as?" Rainbow asked with raised eyebrows.

"Burying our soldiers." I replied.

"But only Reed here who can speak German." Andrew added.

"Fuck that. I know, but this one can understand English a little. By the way, is Reed going to get you guys some food?" They nod in unison.

"Darn tootin'." Applejack replied.

"He's gonna get the vegetarian meal too, right?" I asked to Glenn, which he nod in affirmative.

"How's your wound there buddy?" Rainbow suddenly asked.

I looked at my stomach and rub it gently, still feeling some pain though. "Think I'm gonna be fine. Besides, I've been through worse. And I never got the chance to thank you for saving me."

Rainbow waved her hoof dismissively. "It's all right dude, no need for that. I couldn't let any of my friends hangin'. Besides, you made your promise and this is the least I can do for ya."

"Yeah right." I rolled my eyes and sat down right next to the German trooper.

"Hey you!" I called out to a soldier that was walking nearby. He rushed towards me as fast as he could.

"Yes... Sarge?" He looked at my insignia before looking at me.

"I want you to take this soldier here to bury our troops," I said while patting the German's shoulder, "And don't do anything stupid alright. I'll come by to see everything is as I want to, ya got that?"

"Will do, Sir." He said. I nudge the German trooper and gestured him to stand up. After they both walked away from us, I slumped back to the chair.

"You really gonna go look for them?" Wade asked.

I grin as I turned my gaze to him. "Nope, he won't shoot the soldier if I warned him right?" Wade just sighed before chuckling.

"Where are we going next?" Fluttershy asked, slightly nervous.

"We don't know yet," I replied while looking at her, "But, I've heard that we're going to go back to Britain for rest and training."

"Britain? Another country I assume?" Cadance asked.

I nod. "That's right. Where you guys have nothing to worry about war."

"There's no war there?" Twilight asked hopefully.

"Hell yeah," Reed suddenly said as he brought a bunch of foods with two other soldiers behind him, "But you're not gonna seperate from us."

"That's cool," Rainbow said, "I really need some peace right now."

"We all do Rainbow," I said with mournful tone, "We all wish that we were home." All of our heads hung low after I said that. I could feel tears starting to form on the corner of my eyes but I must hold it. I need to stay strong. I won't let these emotions disturbing any of my duties. Besides, these ponies were more suffering than we do. Heck, they're from another fucking world!

"You know..." Reed started as he sat down, "I really feel like homesick sometimes. Just... imagining laying on the front yard, playing with your family. Listen to their stories, laugh together. I do miss it. But I'm glad that I'm here too." Me and the rest of the soldiers looked at him as he looked back with a smile. "No matter how far home it is... at least I got my brothers right here. If I die... then I will cherish every moment we've been through together. From past, 'till present."

"And..." I added as I looked at the ponies, "If you guys feel like homesick, just tell us right away. We'll be more than happy to make yourselves at home." Well, be honest I doubt about that one though.

Celestia nod, to my relief. "Thank you Parker."

"Gentlemen." A sudden voice made us all turned towards the source of the voice. They looked behind me, and the only person I assumed... was Lieutenant Blake. He took a seat next to me as he pat my back. "It's good to see you're back Parker." He chuckled.

"Yeah, escaped from the aid station." I smirked.

"Escaped?" Fluttershy asked, "You mean, you don't want to be healed?"

"Oh they healed me all right," I replied, "I just didn't want to spend my days laying on the bed is all. And don't ask me how do I get outta there. It's a long story."

"Well, that's not the case right now," Blake interrupted and cleared his throat, "I got some news for you guys."

"What news? We're going back to Britain right?" Wade asked enthusiastically. The ponies' ears seemed to perked up when they heard it.

"Finally!" Rainbow exclaimed, "We get off of this country and have some rest with you guys."

Blake shook his head in disappointment. "Sadly we're not..." The whole group fell silent after that. "Listen, I'm sorry to say this, but these ponies are gonna come with us again."

"We're the only squad who wants to take care of them." I replied while rolling my eyes.

Blake snickered and looked at the ponies. "I'm sorry that this isn't over yet. But we're gonna move to Cherbourg on three hours. We have to assist the 4th Infantry Division and take Cherbourg."

"We have armour support?" Reed asked.

"We have, though, they're gonna be there a few minutes after we arrive." There was a brief silence before Celestia spoke up.

"Are there any more information?"

Blake put a hand under his chin. "Oh yeah, I heard this one and this is very interesting."

"Well, spill it out." I said.

"There's some rumors spread throughout the army. The marines found a creature. They said it's a racoon and it has the same height like us, humans."

"Racoon?" Rarity asked, "Well, I'm definitely sure that that creature is not from our world."

Blake raised an eyebrow. "Oh? But I thought it's coming from your world."

Luna shook her head. "No it's not. We don't have any species like racoon that could be the same height as yours. If we have, then maybe it's just a small creature that Fluttershy liked so much."

"It can talk." Blake said.

I looked at him with wide eyes. "It can talk?" He nod. "Great, another fuckin' a... creature from another damn world ended up being here. And I guess those marines wanted us to keep an eye on him."

"You're definitely correct my friend," Blake replied, "Though, it won't be so bad as you thought. I even heard that this racoon have a weapon that can change into any weapon it wants."

"Oh really?" Rainbow rolled her eyes.

Blake shrugged. "It's just a damn rumor. But if they do want it to be in our squad, then I doubt they're lying."

"Point taken." Andrew said.

"Is it he or she?" I asked.

"He."

"Right, so this racoon even fight with your soldiers?" Shining asked. Blake nodded.

"He have a name right?" Fluttershy eagerly asked.

"Well, we're about to find out after we meet him," I said as I looked at Blake, "Thanks for the news Sir."

"Don't mention it," he got up from his seat and placed his hands on his hip, "You all should take some rest before we're moving. I'll see you guys back at the convoy." With that, he walked away from us.

"So... we're going again?" Twilight asked hesitantly. The ponies seemed to lose their colours as they knew they're going to war again.

I sighed and got up from my seat as I walked over to her and sat down beside her. "Don't worry about it too much Twilight," I said as I wrapped an arm around her, "If you're not comfortable with it, maybe you guys shouldn't be on the frontline."

"No..." Twilight said as she looked at me, "I want to be with you when the battle starts. I want to help too. It's the least I can do to pay your kindness."

"But you don't have to if you didn't want to." Glenn said, a bit worried about these ponies.

Twilight shook her head, still looking directly into my eyes. "I made up my mind."

I chuckled and looked at every single pony in the circle. "What about you guys?"

"I will definitely come with you, darling." Rarity said.

"Of course dude!" Rainbow exclaimed.

"Me too!" Pinkie shrieked as she jumped onto my lap. I laughed at her antics as I scratched her behind her ear, making her coo and leaned onto my palm.

"Ya have our backs partner." Applejack tipped her hat.

"Well, I suppose that I should learn a thing or two about your weapon then." Shining said with a smirk.

"It'll be my honour to teach you." Wade grin while bowing slightly.

"We are all coming with you." Celestia finished as she smiled at me.

Reed turned around while grabbing some meal. "Well, then it's all settled, who wants food?"

Spike immediately launched from his seat and stood in front of Reed. His paws opened widely as he patiently wait for his meal, a smile plastered on his face. "You have bacon?"

Author's Notes:

Sorry for the delay on this chapter. It took me stupid amount of time to edit the conversation about these guys. Hope you enjoy it. And let's begin our journey onto the Battle of Cherbourg.