"...So you will be shipped out into Zebrica to do one last thing for me before you go." Andrew put down the letter, and had a small smirk on his face.

"So, we're being shipped out again?" Helena summarized.

"Yup, and it looks like we're doing another escort mission. We're defending what seems to be a very rich diplomat and her family. We're shipping out in 1100 hours, so you'd better get your gear together." Andrew explained, putting his Desert Eagle on the table.

"So Major, you positive about accepting this mission?" Nick asked.

"It says that we will be dealing with armed hostiles, possible assassination attempts, and even impersonation. Do you think the Royal Guard can handle all of that in one go?" Andrew asked with a deadpan expression.

"No sir." Nick gave a salute and walked out of the tent.

Andrew put on his aviators to block out the harsh sun's rays, walking down the campgrounds. He was once again in Canterlot, about to be shipped out across seas and into Zebrica. He's heard that there's been civil unrest and rioting going on there, just like back at home.

The scenery looked too familiar to him, it looked like back in the day, about more than 200 years ago, in World War II. There was the color olive green everywhere: uniforms, tent fabrics, even transport vehicles. Not that it was a bad thing, it just brought back many memories of him learning about it in school.

"Major, it's a good thing you've come." Luna got his attention, the Major nodded towards her.

"Well, I can't really say no to such a beautiful ruler such as yourself." Andrew flattered, making Luna blush.

"You're such a flatterer, Drew. The sad part about it is that it won't get you home faster." Luna rolled her eyes.

"I know." Andrew said in a serious tone.

"Anyways, thank you again for accepting this mission. I know you're going home in less than two days, but I couldn't find anypony or anyone more capable for this mission than yourself." Luna whined, causing Andrew to chuckle.

"Well, I don't care about the mission. I just want to get it overwith so I can go home faster. Plus the fact that Pinkie's throwing us a going away party."

"When you come back, I expect an invitation." Luna winked.

"I'll try to remember. Also, that's if I even have one, we may not have enough time." Andrew mused.

Andrew went down into the armory, where it was very quiet for some unknown reason.. His head started to hurt as a sudden flashback came to mind, knowing that it couldn't be without reason. He sat down on the ground, rubbing his temples as he tried to let the headache subside.

"Rainbow, don't do this to me."

"Just go away Andrew! I don't want to talk to you right now!" She bucked him in the chest, causing him to stagger back. No real damage was done, because he was still in his Security RIG.

"Rainbow, c'mon, you have to be reasonable here."

"Reasonable? You think you're being reasonable?! You get the chance to leave everything here in your second life, to go back to your old sucky life, and you take it! Does that mean you never loved me?" Was she always this dramatic?

"Of course it doesn't hun-"

"Don't call me that." She interrupted.

"Rainbow, I love you, and you know that. But this is something that's important to me. I can finally tell my other friends that I'm not dead, I can get my old job back-" He was getting cut off every time in this argument. This was one he couldn't win.

"Great! Now you're just thinking about yourself! What happened to us?"

"Was there even an us? Or is this all a setup? Some kind of sick, twisted joke, caused by my crazy mind? I don't even know what's real anymore, and you're just here to make it worse. So, I'm dating a pony, that can't accept the fact that I leave forever, when I didn't even get enough time to spend with her in the first place. And said pony knows that whenever I leave, I might not come back again anyways." Andrew was about to crack, he couldn't deal with all of the stress put on his shoulders as he fought argument after argument after argument.

"Andrew, what are you talking about? Of course this is real." Rainbow tried to get him to stop being crazy.

"You know what? Screw this, I'm out of here. I've tried try to reason with you, and all you do is push me away. I'm taking up Night Shade's offer, I've got nothing left anyways. I'm getting my old life back, back when I wasn't stuck with a cold hearted bitch." Andrew walked out the door angrily, slamming the cloud door and falling off the edge.

Once he left, Rainbow just realized what she had just accomplished. She buried her face into her hooves, crying again. She thought she could hear him talking trash about her inside of her head. Like, "I'd rather be dead than to be with you," or "It's a good thing I chose going home over you."

"Oh Celestia, what have I done?" She murmured to herself.

Andrew activated his propulsion system in his boots, slowing him down as he fell to the ground. Though he thought he was going too fast, so he braced for impact. As Andrew touched the ground beneath him, it made two very noticeable metal boot prints, as well as a little indentation around him. He was in a crouched position, and had both of his arms on the ground so he wouldn't fall forward. He slowly started to get back up, his helmet retracting back into his suit.

"Goodbye, Rainbow." He walked off, back towards the Police Station.

One the repressed memory was over, he got up as if nothing happened. He had a blank expression on his face as he got into his ACU. As he inspected the gun wall, he never noticed Luna come up from behind him.

"Major, are you sure you want to go through with this?" Luna walked up to him.

"I mean, why not? I've got nothing left anyways." He said in a cold tone.

"Whatever do you mean?" She tilted her head.

Andrew grabbed Luna like a stuffed doll and cried into her. He was crying pure sadness, though she didn't know the cause of why he was crying. He shouldn't have been crying in the first place, he was still shaken up from the events of yesterday.

"It's okay, just let it out." She comforted.

Andrew let go of her, wiping away any tears that may have been left on his cheeks. He let out a big sigh as his eyes started to dry up.

He put his hand up against the gun wall, inspecting a certain gun in particular. He took one of the most well known guns into his possession, an M4 Carbine. He field stripped it to be sure that it was in perfect condition, and put it back together in no time.

"Rainbow Dash and I broke up." He finally admitted.

"I-I'm sorry."

"Don't be, it's not a big deal." He said, blankly.

Andrew slung the M4 Carbine over his back, placing his helmet back on his head. He also attached the goggles to his helmet, considering that there will be sandstorms in Zebrica. The ACU itself was desert camouflage, along with the Humvee he would be riding in. He placed the M4 on the table to put attachments on it: a foregrip, a laser pointer, an EOTech Holographic sight, a flashlight, and extended magazines. Once he was done he headed back out into the camp, Luna following close behind.

Everything was in place, and his team was ready to move out. He grabbed his newly modified M4 Carbine and slung it over his shoulder. He took both of his Desert Eagles and put them into his dual holsters, located on each thigh.

"Well Luna, I will see you tomorrow when we get back." Andrew smiled at her. She smiled back at him.

Andrew started the car, and it sounded so clean. He then drove off, and following behind him was the escort vehicle. Behind the transport vehicle was another Humvee, in the back of the convoy.

Maneuvering through the crowds of Royal Guards was a cinch, because the trail was so big it could probably fit a dozen more. They would get to Zebrica in no time at this pace.

Twilight and her friends had just arrived inside of the camp, noticing that there were wierd transport machines going out of the camp. They wandered all over camp, looking for the members of Echo Team, but none of them could be found. They passed by Princess Luna, who was surprised to meet them.

"Twilight? What are you doing here?"

"We were looking for Andrew, and the other humans. Do you know where they went?" She asked, her eyes full of hope.

"Yes, I have. You've just missed them, they're headed out to Zebrica for an escort. Why?"

"We wanted to say goodbye before they left." Pinkie Pie said, almost ready to cry.

"I apologize Twilight Sparkle and friends, I can send them a message once they reach the target destination if you want me to?"

"No, that's okay Princess, we'll just... go home now."

"Come on Rainbow, let's go." Fluttershy nudged Rainbow, who wouldn't move from her current spot.