Chapter 2: Game Plan

The bus ride was long to Fyrin. He spent most of the time thinking. Thinking was probably the thing he liked to do most. It passes the time and gives one a good view on things because they take time to think about it.

When they arrived Fyrin was immediately called to come to a briefing. The briefing was being held by General Twilight Sparkle. A very important member of the Equestrian Army. And one of the most respected.

“Welcome, commanders.” Twilight began “At the end of this week we will be launching a massive invasion on Omahay beach. We will launch from Seasaddle Bay by boat and we'll land on their beaches. From there we will push the Germanes back through Normanedy and back to their land. We must eliminate the Axis threat and restore peace to the people of Europe.

Two divisions of paratroopers will drop into Normanedy so they may help infiltrate and provide a flank.

We are calling this invasion "D-Day".

Prepare your divisions and prepare yourselves.

Good luck to you all.”

After the briefing had finished, Fyrin briefed his platoon commanders as to what they will be doing. And the platoon commanders to their own platoons.

Fyrin got up out of the tent he had been resting in and sat by the campfire light. As it had been night outside.

Fyrin's thoughts raced.

Is Night okay without me? Will she find someone else? What kind of hell will we see on D-Day? What would happen if I died?

Fyrin's thoughts were interrupted by a voice.

“Colonel Toxix.”

Fyrin turned around to see Twilight Sparkle pacing toward him.

He immediately stood straight up and gave her a salute. She saluted back. “At ease.” She said.

“I have a job for you.” Twilight Sparkle said.

“Aye, ma'am, what is it?” Fyrin asked.

“I want your division to be the first to land on Axis soil on D-Day.” Twilight Sparkle said.

“May I ask why, ma'am?” Fyrin asked.

“You are the highest ranked officer that will be on the battlefield fighting with the men. A commanding officer should but the first to step onto the land and the last to step off.” Twilight Sparkle replied.

“Aye, ma'am. And I will do just that.” Fyrin said.

“Very good.” Twilight Sparkle said pacing off back to her tent.

She has a point. Fyrin thought to himself. By being the first to engage in combat and by being in the front line I increase moral.

I just hope that gained moral doesn't get swallowed by the troops seeing the death of their fellow soldiers.