private An Unexpected Trip to the Human World (Closed!)

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Once the guards were down, Rarity ran past their prone bodies, Pinkie at her side and Louise just behind. She stumbled from weariness. Louise supported her and so did Pinkie; together, they ran as fast as they could manage in the direction that Colette and Fluttershy had taken. Soon, the pair were in their sights and they followed as best as they could, hoping that the others had also done so.

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Charles, Nick also run past the down guards as they went out side, following the group back to there cars and then he was looking at that place one more time. Then Nick was running next to Pinky as he was finally with her and won’t let her out of his sight too. “You ok Pinky?” Nick was saying.

Charles running next to Rarity as he smiles to her and then looking back to the place too. “Good Job on keeping those Guards down.” Then he keep running too while thinking that he should do something but for now he thinking that something will happen too.

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@@Pripyat Pony,@, @@Dawn Stripes,@@Hypn0ticD,@@Fireblaze, Dennis did not stay... he followed Colette and the others as he run as fast as possible. He held his breath as he passed down the guards always looking out for Dashie. Everything was so stressful and the extended adrenaline rush would soon begin to take it's toll upon him. He simply thumbs up upon Rarity for being awesome... he'd have to congratulate her later though... right now they had to leave.

"The exit... we need to get out of here... fast."

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Louise reached her car with a gasp of thankfullness. "Quick, everypony!" she hissed at the others. "Get in the cars, and we get the hell out of here! Make no mistake about it, once Abernathy is able, she will come after us. We need to rendevous with the others as soon as we can."

 

She unlocked her car and got behind the wheel, drumming her fingers on the wheel with impatience. Pinkie and Rarity tumbled into the back, both just as eager to get away as Louise was.

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@@Pripyat Pony,@, @@Dawn Stripes,@@Hypn0ticD,@@Fireblaze, "We'll need to split... Rainbow should go with us and Pinkie with you... alright?" At least if they got caught some of them would have escaped. Splitting would cause the agents to split... spreading their attention. They had to stay hidden. But where would they hide? "Where are we gonna hide Louise? Do you have a place we can drop by? I doubt it's safe to return to our homes again. Unless they consider it too obvious to search there."

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Cat took out her pistol and took a few shots at some guards. She got a few fatal hits in and wounded another. She then put the gun back in her holster and ran after the rest of the crew. After she got in the car, she looked to the others. "We could probably head over to my place in California if we needed to. I don't think they would suspect that for a while since there was never any pony activity over there. And if that isn't enough, I have a place in Paris."

Edited May 17, 2014 by ~Shadow Wolf~

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Charles running with Nick as he fire a shot at the other Guard Leg as he screams, then he get into the car while Nick get into the passenger side and then he start his car up too. “I think that a good ideal or We can hide out in Chicago since nothing happen there and no pony activity too.” As he was getting ready to head out with the others and was thinking too.
 

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Colette bent over and held onto her knees as she finally reached her dad's car, panting heavily, but only remained like this just long enough to get some of her wind back. Fluttershy did the same as Catherine and the others caught up.

 

"California… seems like …the better…option… If we need to, we head over to France…" Colette panted out as she made her way to the driver's door. "Let's get going. The sooner, the better!" Colette was in her father's car in a mere moment, already starting the engine and pulling out for the main road as soon as Catherine and Fluttershy were inside.

 

Dash needed not be told twice. In a flash, she took Dennis by the collar and pulled him into Louise's car, closing the door once she, was in. "JUST GO ALREADY!" She screamed, her voice cracking in a sob. "I wanna get outta here!"

Edited May 17, 2014 by Hypn0ticD

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Needing no more, Louise floored the car. It shot forward like a dolphin, Louise just giving a look to make sure that Colette was with her. Once reassured on this, she followed behind Collette's car, making sure that they kept together. In the passenger seat, Pinkie was very quiet. The terror and stress of what she and Rainbow had been thru while captives had caught up with her, tho her hair retained its curls, which showed that the situation was only temporary. Rarity was quiet in the back seat next to Rainbow. All the magic she had performed had exhausted her, and her head lolled to one side as she fell asleep.

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Colette was back on the main road in mere minutes, speeding along in total silence. They all had just endured hell, and much as she wanted to, she knew Dennis and Catherine were right. Going home was not a sound option right now.

 

Dad. What about dad?? She had to warn him! Colette pulled her cellphone, pulled up her father's number, and dialed.

 

She cursed under her breath as she was sent straight to voicemail. "Dad, it's me. It's gonna sound crazy, but don't go home! Just… just call me when you get this message…" Colette then ended the call, uttering another curse. Knowing him, it'd be hours before her dad got her message…

 

"Where do we go, Cat??" Colette asked suddenly. "Which road do we get on?"

Edited May 18, 2014 by Hypn0ticD

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Charles was in the other car with Nick as they following Colette and Louise car on the road since they be heading to California. Then Charles began to call his brother on speaker phone and telling him about this too. “Brother take your wife, head to My safe house in San Juan, Puerto Rico so take a boat there don’t fly because the guys we were fighting that they not part of the government and I don’t know they could be at the airports posing as TSA Agents. So don’t fly, I know a guy who living in Key West, Florida and he can take you to San Juan, Puerto Rico. So tell him that I sent you and he will tale you there. So get to him now and levee too. Because these Guys they won’t be backing down and looking for us or any family members that accosted with us too. So go.” Charles saying.

“Ok I believe you brother, we leaving right now and take care of Nick for me too.” Rick saying.

“Right brother I will and good luck.” Charles saying

“You too.” Then Rick hang up.

“Ok they going to my safe house and be safe too until this blow over then you will be back with them too.” Charles saying to Nick .

“Ok Uncle.” Nick saying
 

Edited May 18, 2014 by Fireblaze

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@@Pripyat Pony,@, @@Dawn Stripes,@@Hypn0ticD,@@Fireblaze, Dennis lost a breath while getting in the car yanked by Dash. He was still holding the gun he had stolen from that guard... right now he held it in his hand with Dash beside him. He sighed and got the safety in place so nothing crazy could happen with it. He turned his attention to Dash...

"Rainbow... talk to me please..." he just wanted to hear her talk. He extended his hand and took hers in his palms trying to feel what she felt. He didn't want details of what happened... he just wanted her to react. He was just standing there ready to hug her if needed. He looked at her in the eyes trying to say that it's going to be okay... "They won't hurt you anymore... i promise."

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Abernathy was fuming almost as soon she came to, having discovered being locked in one of the cells in the solitary wing. She had cursed and banged against the doors until a guard located her...

 

In short order, a small group of guards were working the lock, themselves cursing as they hit snag after snag. These locks designed to withstand anyone stupid enough to try picking them… She should know. Abernathy had a hand in their design.

 

"Where's Paige?" Abernathy asked after a guard removed the heavy duty drill, inspecting for any progress. "She's tailing the intruders as we speak, ma'am. Another group's gone to keep an eye on the house in Racine."

 

Abernathy made a pleased sound at this. "Good. Now hurry up and finish drilling through the lock. I can't wait to get outta hwere and pay Burton another visit…"

 

****

 

Rainbow Dash said nothing as Dennis took her hand. Instead, she leaned in,resting her head against his shoulder. She wasn't sure how long she'd been in that hellhole, but she damned sure knew she didn't want to go back…

 

She held Dennis tightly as she closed her eyes, trying let sleep come to her…

 

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((This post is to help 00 out a bit, so there'll be a bit of bactracking…))

 

Stephen took a moment to catch his breath as soon as he led the mares into what he felt would be a good hiding spot. "Take a wee moment to catch yer breath, lassies, 'cause we're gonna run straight fer mah car."

 

Stephen glanced over, and cursed. Just where in the hell did Cicada go?!

 

"Did either ane o' ye see where that eejit went?"

 

"Ah God dammit!" He muttered after hearing from the princess as to the Changeling's whereabouts. Did she think this was a time to play war hero?? "The both o' ye stay here! If ye see Logan, tell 'im Ah went efter doofus! Wish me luck!"

 

With that, the Scot set off for the stairwell once again, muttering curses all the while. If these maniacs were all armed as he assumed, he wasn't able to do much, if anything at all…

 

He reached his destination, sneaking in as quietly as he could, continuing to stay quiet as he crept his way up the stairs, and to the second floor door. Stephen could clearly hear the sounds of a struggle, as well as a cacophony of gunshots. Shit. No doubt Cicada was getting her Erse handed to her! What in the Hell was he gonna do?!

Edited May 19, 2014 by Hypn0ticD

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Cicada ignored the pain in her arm from the bullet as she calmly twisted the wrist of one of the intruders til he dropped his gun. She dripped blood all over his face as she hit him across the back of his head with his own weapon. Another bullet zinged past her, clipping her side. It would leave a bruise, but no blood. Somehow, the changeling commader felt calm as she held the fort so that those she considered to be her comrades could get away. It was exactly how she had thought it would play out; nopony was coming back for her. She hadn't expected that Diliges would return; he knew full well that she expected him to take care of Clare and to represent as a changeling for when they rescued the Queen. The ponies; well, Cicada knew full well that Applejack hated her and would no doubt prevent Twilight from helping out on those grounds. She expected nothing less from such a bigoted pony.

 

As for the humans, well, it was unlikely they'd even think of her. Still, she at least was doing the right thing. Cicada fell to the ground as the last agent firing caught her with a bullet glancing off her shin bone with an audible crack. As she fell, Cicada nailed the agent with a spell, knocking her unconscious with a cry. Cicada and the agent hit the ground at the same time; there was now nopony left save for herself and several unconscious or dead bodies.

 

Ooc: This doesn't mean 00Pony's characters, oh no. These agents are all red shirts. XD I basically wanted Cicada's stand to have done SOME good...

Edited May 19, 2014 by Pripyat Pony

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Cat looked at her phone for a minute, then looked up and said, "We need to take I-55 down to St. Louis, then 44 down to Sweetwater, Texas, get on 20, that merges into I-10, and we can go straight to Los Angeles from there." Cat plugged in her phone in the front and handed it to Colette to see.

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Initially, Diliges held his silence, allowing Claire to do the talking as Shawn and Angie crept up to them. Instead, he opted to watch for any of their attackers that decided to get bold and begin searching again. Thankfully, none of them seemed inclined to do so. The Princess's magical assault on them probably spawned thoughts that the others may be able do something similar. He couldn't, and of the four with him, he was the only one with magical prowess.

 

All he'd be able to do would be to taking the form of one of the agents, but the chances of that succeeding were immensely slim. For one, they probably all knew each other's faces, and two, they'd likely have a code phrase of some kind. Diliges gives those thoughts from his mind, glancing back at the humans as Shawn stated they should get going before they were discovered, opening a door for them to slip through.

 

Diliges had been prepared to do just that, but hesitated as his ears caught the sounds of conflict emanating from the lobby area. He glanced at the humans, "You three go on. I'm going to make sure whatever's going on down there won't trouble you."

 

Angie, who was waiting by the door for Shawn and Clare, spoke up, "Are you sure that's smart?"

 

The Changeling chuckled dryly, "I'm positive it is not. But then, it's what I am meant to do for a living. I wouldn't worry about me. I'm a military officer gifted with accelerated learning capabilities, stuck in a strange new world. Naturally, I would take time to learn some of your kind's fighting methods. I picked up a thing or two."

 

"But against guns?" Angie asked, her tone incredulous.

 

Diliges only shrugged, "I shouldn't take too much harm from those, if my Queen's gift still lasts."

 

He didn't wait for her to argue with him any longer, creeping down to the bottom of the stairs to take in what was causing the ruckus.

 

Angelica have a frustrated sigh, then signaled for Shawn and Clare to form up behind her, "Fine... Try not to get killed. Come on you two."

 

---

 

They were out! Twilight took in a deep breath of the cool, night air. For a second, she was in a blissful state of relief. It was not destined to last, however. She soon remembered just what the price of their getting outside was. Cicada had stayed behind in some sort of 'last stand' to by them time. Like that, Twilight's blissful relief was replaced by overbearing guilt, and she sighed, sinking to the grass floor.

 

Stephen spoke up, telling them to take a second to catch their breath. Twilight needed no second heeding on that front. She glanced at the Scot when he asked if either of them had seen where Cicada was. The Princess took one more deep breath, swallowed, then answered, "She stuck behind... Trying to by us time."

 

Stephen's response to that was tone expected. He told them both to stay put and to notify Logan, should they see him, of his whereabouts before vanishing back indoors, "Wait! Stephen!" She called after him, but to no avail.

 

The Princess sighed, leaning her back against the nearest solid surface, tucking her knees against her chest, wrapping her arms around them and laying her forehead upon them as she muttered to her friend, "This is a real mess, AJ..."

 

Not much time went by before she heard something, or someone, in the woods. For a second, her heart began to race. What if it was one of their attackers? She didn't have another blast left in her, even if she was able to summon it so easily, and even AJ's strength could do so much against one of those devices they carried.

 

But her nerves were calmed by the presence of Ulysses. The big dog that had stuck close to Applejack the entire time didn't seem alarmed in the slightest. There was no bearing of teeth, nor growling. She recalled Logan telling her that he was trained as a police dog, and would respond to threats in such a way. Instead of this, he seemed... Happy. His tail was even wagging a little, though he made no sound. Twilight followed the canine's line of sight with her own gaze.

 

At first, she couldn't see anything, but as her eyes adjusted to the dark, she was able to make out the form of a man amongst the woods. She knew it was a risky endeavor as she slowly stood and gave a quiet call, "Logan? Is that you?"

 

---

 

Logan hadn't been in the shadow laden woods for long after gunning down two of the agents inside before he heard someone approaching him. His heart rate spiked briefly, and in one swift, fluid motion he dropped to one knee, bringing his rifle to the ready. Not long after, a voice hailed him. Logan brought his rifle to bear on the voice, taking a second to recognize it as that of Twilight.

 

The officer stifled the urge to swear with a heavy sigh, and quickly averted his aim to the ground as stood, "You really ought to be more careful, Twi! I nearly... Well..." He shook his head and made his way over to them, "Anyway, I'm glad to see you two are alright."

 

He glanced from Twilight to Applejack, allowing a small smile to flit over his features, before they became confused once again, "Hold on... Where's Stephen? Or Cicada?"

 

Twilight swallowed, "Inside. Cicada stayed behind to buy us time. Stephen went back after her..."

 

Logan glanced at the door, gave a low hum and nodded, "I see..." He leaned his assault rifle against a tree, unslung the hunting rifle from his back, and swapped it for the assault rifle once again, "Give that to Angie if you see her."

 

"And what are you doing?" Twilight asked, though she felt she knew the answer already.

 

Logan was already making his way towards the door as he spoke, "I'm going to help Stephen and Cicada," He must have guessed Twilight was going to speak again, because he quickly added, "I owe them that much. Cicada risked her life to get the woman I love and my friends out safely, and Stephen took care of both of you when I wasn't here."

 

Oh, right, Logan and AJ had a thing going on. Twilight had forgotten about that in all the adrenaline. Logan was still speaking, glancing back from the doorway, "You two stay put, and stay out of sight. If someone's near - and whether they're friends or not - Ulysses will let you know." And with that, he vanished inside. It wouldn't take him too long to catch up to the Scotsman.

 

Twilight gave a frustrated sigh, glancing at Applejack, "Is it a universal law for humans to be 'heroic'?"

 

---

 

From his place in the stairwell, Diliges was able to witness the end of Cicada's confrontation. She looked badly battered, but she seems to have held her own against the various soldier type humans. For a second, the Changeling Captain was amused at how unnecessary his coming back for her was. That is, until one of the attackers, who was still conscious enough to fire at Cicada, landed a hit on the Commanded, which ended in a mutual takedown with Cicada launching a spell in retaliation.

 

With barely a second's hesitation, Diliges was working his way across the floor, careful not to stand before a window. From the grisly wall art on the other side of the room, and his thinking back to some of the war books and documentaries he spent time on, what caused that was powerful, an far away. Chances were, he was still in play. Diliges wasn't keen to test his Queen's gift against something like that. It was a miracle Cicada hadn't been nailed by it herself.

 

The Changeling Captain winced when his commanding officer hit the floor, not having been close enough to avert that happening. He finished making his way over, rising slightly to a sitting position as he spoke, "Commander... Are you still conscious...?" Probably a stupid question, but for all his skills, those of the medical field were not among them.

 

(Why do I insist on writing these at 3 AM? Even the bits written before today were written at around the same time...

If I missed something, notify me. Of course, barring that I didn't respond to the Queen. I know that. I'll take care of it tomorrow.)

Edited May 20, 2014 by 00Pony

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@@00Pony, Cicada fought successfully against passing out. She simply lay on the ground, spent by her efforts, til a voice penetrated the silence. It was Diliges! With an effort, Cicada sat up. "Just about," she said. "Thanks to the Queen's gift, I'm alive. These however, who attacked me, are not. But none of them is the one who sent them to get us, so we ought to get out of here."

 

Cicada couldn't suppress a smile of relief, that somepony at least had come back for her. "I think I can walk, if you support me," she said to Diliges. "I'm not badly hurt, but my arm will need bandaging."

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"That far south??" Colette asked incredulously. "Really??" Nevertheless, she took Catherine's phone, and winced. "That's a 34 hour trip! With tolls!" Colette then searched for an alternate route as best she could, all the while keeping her eyes on the road every now and again.

 

Luckily, an alternate route pulled itself up on Cat's phone, shaving off five hours, and sparing the tolls. "Alrighty! It's still gonna be long assed haul, but we're gonna cut into Minnesota, pick up I-35, follow that to Des Moines, pick up I-76, then take that all the way to California! It sounds complicated, but it'll save both time and money!"

 

With that, Colette then dialed Dennis using her own phone…

 

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Shawn did as he was instructed, getting immediately behind Angie, chancing one last glance in the direction Diliges took off in. He shared his sentiment with the EMT, but felt he could add nothing to the conversation. Though he was Equestrian, he was a still a soldier, and should be at the very least be able to hold his own, if for a little while…

 

Shawn could only hope and pray for the Changeling's safety as he once again followed Angelica into the inky blackness, Claire presumably in tow...

 

((Not much else I can say for Shawn at the moment, so…))

 

****

 

AJ did the same as Twilight, all too happy to breathe in the cool night air as she took a seat next to her friend. Finally, they were out of danger… Right?? They could find Logan and the others, and get the HAY outta there!

 

"Did either ane o' ye see where that eejit went?"

 

The Scot's voice broke her thoughts, and caused her to look around. Where was that overgrown buzzard?? Did she not realize a chance to escape when it presented itself??

 

"She stuck behind... Trying to by us time." She heard the princess answer.

 

Applejack let out an exasperated sigh. "Are you serious??" Stephen apparently was every bit as flabbergasted as she was, as she heard him use a human curse.

 

What he did next however, caught both the cowpony by surprise. He actually had the gall to after her?? "Wouldn't it better ta wait fer Logan?" Applejack didn't get an answer. Instead, she watched as Stephen ran back and disappear back into the stairwell, leaving her to only Twilight and the police canine.

 

"You said it, Twi." Applejack concurred. She scooted a bit closer to her friend, all the while scratching Ulysses behind the ears, thankful that he was there, and ever more thankful that he seemed calm. As Logan had said, he'd let them know if they were any danger…

 

It wasn't long before someone else approached, causing AJ to go on the alert. Ulysses, however, remained calm, and even wagged his tail… Applejack also followed his line of sight, squinting to focus her sight on the figure of a man emerging from the woods… Why wasn't Ulysses growling??

 

Applejack noticed Twilight out of the corner of her eye as she stood and an called out. Applejack visibly tensed as she saw the newcomer drop down, aiming one of the larger guns at her… "Twi!" Applejack hissed, rising to her feet and placing a hand on the Alicorn's shoulder in alarm.

 

Applejack breathed a heavy sigh of relief as Logan finally emerged from the brush as he s, a small smile allowing to play itself across his face, before losing it again.

 

"Hold on... Where's Stephen? Or Cicada?"

 

Alas, her reunion with Logan was all too short. Applejack found herself giving a thoughtful hum as Logan made his way over the stairwell door, sitting back down and sighing once he stepped inside.

 

"Ah reckon so, Twi." Applejack responded, reaching up and placing a hand on her shoulder. "But they ain't the only ones playing hero! That varmint's a-messin' with the wrong crowd if'n she thinks she take 'em on by herself without one'a them guns!"

 

Applejack then took a glance at the firearm Logan left behind. "Ah just hope that they awl get out safe sos'n we can git outta here!"

 

****

 

Stephen could do nothing but listen in as the shots died down, gulping nervously. Was Cicada…?

 

Stephen soon picked up on the sound of someone running down the hall, followed by a somewhat familiar voice. He sighed as the Changeling commander responded with a tone of familiarity.

 

Sighing, Stephen finally took it upon himself to finally open the door, getting a good look at the product of Cicada's endeavor. Several unfortunate agents met their end, and were now sprawled out all along the hall, more than a handful lying in pools of their own blood... He also witnessed the grim of two more agents further still, their wounds telling of a powerful firearm snuffing out their lives.

 

Stephen tore his eyes off the grisly sight and focused on the Changelings. For her part, Cicada came out far better for the wear. "Now that you're done playing hero, would ye join us in finally getting the hell outta here??" He began as he knelt down in order to offer his shoulder. "The sooner we do, the sooner we get to yer queen! Possibly without more injury?"

Edited May 21, 2014 by Hypn0ticD

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@@Hypn0ticD, @@00Pony, Cicada took the arm that Stephen offered and with the help of him and Diliges, hauled herself to her feet. Her shin still ached and her right arm hurt, but she could travel. Without her Queen's gift, she would have been dead several times over.

 

"I already told Diliges that we need to get a move on," Cicada replied. "These agents here, they are nothing. Just foot soldiers. The one who ordered the attack is still out there and we need to get out of here before he has a chance to regroup."

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"Well, how very astute of you, Captain Obvious!" Stephen remarked as he helped the Changeling commander to her feet. "Why do you think we needed tae leave in the first place?? Now, if you're done wi yer fool's errand, we can maybe join the others??"

 

Stephen remained silent as he helped Cicada into the stairwell, then down the stairs. He had so much more that he wanted to say, but it had to wait. He left Twilight and Applejack with Ulysses, but the police dog could only do so much against God knows how many more of these shooters. They needed to be on the road ten minutes ago, and there was no more time to waste!

 

((Short post, but I wanna give Diliges a chance to speak should he want to, and a chance for Logan to appear on the scene!))

Edited May 21, 2014 by Hypn0ticD

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Diliges hummed with grim, almost satisfied understanding as he glanced at the carnage, "Either way, it's fortunate you lived. Had it not been for the Queen's gift..." It didn't need finishing.

 

The Changeling captain was partway to offering his support when Stephen came out of the adjacent hallway. So that's where they'd gone. The Scot and Cicada exchanged words, and together the males helped the injured Commander to stand, Diliges taking her right side. He gave extra care not to put too much strain on her injured arm, rather looping one arm around the small of her back and letting her lean in order to give support.

 

He only grunted in response to the suggestion of moving on. Not much longer after that, however, from the same doorway came the officer, carrying his own firearm. Logan came through the door with his rifle at the ready, giving a partial sweep of the room before spotting the trio standing. He gave a dry chuckle, sparing only a glance at the bodies strewn about the floor. Diliges could tell he had seen this sort of thing at some point.

 

Logan stepped into the room, his rifle held at a ready angle, aiming towards the floor, as he took a few steps towards them, "It looks like my coming down here wasn't needed after all. You seem to have it covered."

 

He glanced at Cicada's wounds, "Angie should be able to take care of those. Speaking of which, were is she? Wasn't she with your brother?" He asked Stephen.

 

Regardless of the Scot's answer, Logan made his way over to the front desk, searching for a medical kit, despite knowing Angie likely had one in her bags. As he did this, Diliges spoke up, "She was in the hallway back there," he indicated with a flick of his head, "She took Claire and Shawn out another back exit. I imagine they are likely looping around to the front."

 

Logan emerged from the desk, having been fortunate in his search and now bearing a medkit. He cast a nervous glance at the windows, "Alright, we've wasted enough time," he pointed to the door he and Stephen had come through, "Applejack and Twi are out there. I only left them with my dog, and even though he's good, there's only so much he can do. I'd rather not leave them alone much longer." He slipped the medkit into a jacket pocket and took his rifle in both hands, "Go ahead, I'll follow."

 

When they would take Cicada out through the door, Logan would cast one more glance at the windows, wondering why the sniper hadn't fired. Surely he had a clear line of fire at some point. The Guardian Angels were probably doing their job with exemplary diligence.

 

--

 

It was curious. Aggravating, mostly, but definitely curious. The woman that stayed behind actually fought the others. And survived. By what could only be magic, she withstood practically everything they threw at her. Warlord had tried to shoot her a couple times with the sniper, but much to his chagrin, each round missed it's mark, taking down one of his own each time. He knew that would be one hell of a talk when this was over. Especially if he had killed her. Orders were to take them alive. He figured the 'she was killing literally everyone' would've worked pretty damn well.

 

But despite all that, he couldn't help but feel that his luck was taking a turn for the better. The woman was taken down by one of the others, though not before taking down everyone else. His job'd be harder now. But he could always kill her, if she wasn't already. He had just been about to pack up the rifle and go closer to investigate when he caught movement through the scope. To his surprise, she was still alive! Whoever these aliens were, they were tough as nails.

 

She wasn't alone anymore. There was someone else, judging by the appearance, one of her kind, who was helping her to stand. He took the time to consider his options. They were both pretty well obscured, but he could wait till they hobbled into the open. Or he could try and nail them through the wall.

 

Warlord's train of thought was interrupted by the emergence of another man. One of the 'Finders', if he wasn't mistaken. Again, he Could have shot him as soon as he came out of the door. There was a nice, good open stretch of window where he'd have had a clear shot. If the wind hadn't decided to kick up at that minute. With a growl, Warlord took his finger of the trigger. By the time the gust died down, the Finder had already knelt out of sight.

 

So now Warlord was back here again. Waiting. Not even a minute went by before they were standing again, the two males aiding the injured female to stand. Plus, someone else had come through, and this Finder actually seemed armed. But, despite ample opportunity to end him right then and there, Warlord hesitated. It wasn't the wind this time, or anything like that. It was this man's face. He knew him from somewhere.

 

And then it was like a fog had been lifted from his mind. He knew where he remembered that man. That was Logan Kieffer. Family. Sebastian Connery shook his head, clenching his eyes shut for a few seconds. When he opened them again, he was lying in a field, an M82 resting before him, a helicopter beside, and a motel a good distance away. He stared in confusion for a few seconds before it all came flooding back. The sensation on the plane. How he got off and made his way to Miami. The boat... The boss... The murders he'd committed.

 

Sebastian wanted to vomit right then and there. And try as he might not to, it was impossible to keep it down. When he had finished, Sebastian wiped his mouth on his sleeve, grimaced, took the jacket off and tossed it into the chopper. For a few seconds he sat in silence, trying to make a decision. He could run. Just start and not stop for a long time. But that wouldn't be right. Or even feasible. He knew what he should do. And dammit, he was going to do it. Hauling himself up, Sebastian quickly packed his sniper rifle and other gear into the helicopter before piling in himself. He started the vehicle, and within seconds was in the air and on his way to the motel.

 

They were the rescue party for the Equestrian "queen" the organization had captured a while back. They only had cars to get to Miami, and there was no way they could each the HQ in the middle of the ocean with just cars. But he had a helicopter, and he had clearance and the coordinates. It may not atone for what he committed under Orvhestrator's spell, or whatever it was. But it was a start.

 

By the time the rescue party was getting down to the cars, the sound and lights of the helicopter would be visible.

 

(Hooray for deus ex machinas!)

 

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(Go ahead and godmod Angie and co to either the cars, or AJ and Twi. I can't think of much for them)

 

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"Y'know, you're talking, and I'm sure it's compelling, but all I am hearing is 'blah blah blah, I'm important, blah blah blah, I am completely innocent'. And to be frank, I really don't care." The talkative agent responded, giving a pointed roll of his eyes, "Really, I think that tearing a hole in the fabric of reality and dooming yourself, your enemies and I believe some of your precious subordinates to a life here, is pretty damn deserving of what my leader has in store. Whether you're a leader of a nation, royalty or otherwise, that don't mean jack shit around here. It may apply on another country's soil in your own world, but you're in a completely different one now. You hold no political power.

 

"And if you're trying to make me feel bad for your kind, you are failing pretty miserably. If all you 'Changelings' are so as insufferable and irritating as you, I'll gladly let the lot of them get eaten up by whatever disease you all got. We have some pretty damn nasty ones as well that do the same thing, eating flesh. Some drugs and venoms and the like. You're predicament isn't anything terrible to me. And simply put, your 'hearing their suffering' just makes it sound like you have schizophrenia. Not some crazy hive mind doodad."

 

He yawns theatrically, "Did you know we humans have legends about Changelings? Not exactly like you, if I remember right, but all the same. They're little demons who kidnap human offspring and replace them with their own brat to mooch of the human parent's love. Pretty selfish if you ask me."

 

He leans his back against the wall, shaking his head. The sympathetic agent, gives him a somewhat pained look, before glancing back apologetically at the Queen. One of the other agents scoffed, "Did you see that shit Nedry?" She cried to the talkative agent, "I think Boone feels sorry for the bugger!"

 

Boone, the sympathetic agent, scowled, glaring at the woman who spoke and raised his fist, sticking a particular finger in the air. The woman took offense to the gesture and began to make a move towards Boone, saying something about how she was going to kill him. But even as Boone rose in response, another agent, a large man of a dark skin tone, yelled, "Ramirez! Sit your ass down, and leave the boy alone!" She instantly complied, muttering. The man turned his attention to Nedry, "And you shut your trap. You're just pissin' her off, and I'm not keen on taking chances."

 

He turned his gaze from the cowering Nedry and fixed Boone in his gaze, "The least you all could do is at least act a little bit like a human being. Boone's got the idea." He stood, and walked over to the glass, towering over the others in the room. It was clear that none of the others in the rook were keen on speaking up after the giant got involved.

 

He nodded to Chrysalis past the window, "I'm called Book. This young man is Boone. I can't say I feel entirely sorry for you. After all, it was your own doing that brought you to our world, and you were assaulting others when it happened. Now I don't know the details, but that's what it seems like. But I am willing to at least be a little civil. I can't let you out or anything, unless I want to get my ass whooped by my superiors, so don't bother asking."

 

Book motioned for the other agent by the glass to move, and they instantly obliged. He took a seat across from Boone, who had also sat down. The agents grew quiet after that, Nedry scowling at Book's back from his seat, and Ramirez casting dirty glanced at Boone. The rest didn't look at any who had spoken, some focusing on their guns, others simply looking awkwardly at the floor.

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@@00Pony, "Yes indeed... i don't... but that doesn't mean you had to do what you did." Chrysalis sighed a bit tired and dissapointed at this. She coughed a bit and tried to regain her composure.

 

"I just stated what the case is... maybe i was a bit dramatic but that is simply my experience on the matter talking. I am not asking for your pity... not because i am rude and cocky... i am not asking for it because i don't deserve it. I don't matter... it doesn't matter that i am the Queen because every changeling would do the same in my place. I am everthing evil you accuse me to be and more... That's why for the most part changelings have done what they could to remain hidden. We are not worried dying to our disease... we are worried that others might be hurt from this. We'll kinda become like overpowered Zombies. But i forget... it is not your responsibility to care or listen to this. I apologize." she says putting her hand in her chest and slightly lowering her head in front in an apologetic manner. It didn't matter to her if they insulted her or otherwise, it didn't matter if they could not understand.

 

So the humans had myths about them? Interesting... "Yes in a way we bear a same liking for... "love". However to us "love" is another allegory for "life" and "emotions". We can see them upon the sky like traces of energy or auras... we call them "Aurora Emotica". However our official naming in our nation's papers is "Proteans" protean as you may be well aware means versatile mutable, capable of assuming many forms. We weren't always with holes and stuff... but it is too long ago for any of us to remember what we looked like back in the past. We'll find out eventually. I am sorry if you think our nature is evil... but we do what we can do survive... and that's what we'll continue to do... I am sure you would do the same thing if you were in our place."

 

But this talk of their did create conflict between them all and conflict was something she preferred than sitting idly. "You might consider me crazy if you want... but in the end we will each do what is expected of them... if that means i have to carve a path out of here using violence i will. As i said... i don't hold grudges against you, i bear you no malice, but i just had to try and see if i could gain an exit out of here. I do however hate your leader... for reasons i choose to maintain undisclosed. Mostly because you wouldn't believe me."

 

She goes back to her bed laying down there and looking back. "For what it's worth i am really appreciative of your understanding. I may be an enemy to many, but you don't have to be an enemy of mine because they are. No matter what happens here I won't forget this... you have my word." With that after giving a short time to look each one in the eyes to those that had gotten the meaning of her message she stayed there resting her mind.

 

@@Hypn0ticD,@@Dawn Stripes,@@Fireblaze,@@Pripyat Pony, @, As Dash was trying to sleep Dennis akwardly picked up his phone trying to answer Colette. She allowed Dash to rest upon him while answering.

 

"Hey Col... so what's the plan? *sigh* They're gonna chase us aren't they?"

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@@Dawn Stripes, @, @@Pripyat Pony, @@Fireblaze, @,

 

"I wouldn't doubt it," Colette replied. "If I had to guess, I'd say we bought an hour, maybe two if we're lucky… But if no one dinks around, we should at least be on, the Iowa border by the time the sun's up."

 

Colette then took a moment to look over the directions once more, grimacing a little. "Cat's got a place in LA, so we got a lovely 30 hour drive ahead of us… I'll have Cat send you the directions in a sec. I dunno about you, but I wanna stop in a few hours and at least try to talk to Dash and Pinkie. See how they're holding up…"

 

((Let's say we f-f a few hours and have everyone take a break to stretch their legs, get gas, etc?))

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"Good idea," Louise said, into the connection. "It won't be long before I need to fill up the car, so a stop would work." She took a quick look in the back. "Rarity's asleep. She wore herself out with all that magic."

 

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Clare looked up as they reached the cars and saw the helicopter. "That's got to be one of those agents! What are we gonna do?"

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Stephen was grateful to see the officer as he emerged from the doorway. "Better late than never, Logan!" He did his best to clear a path for the officer as he made his way into the hall, glancing at him as he made his way down the hall. "Last Ah checked, she wis." He replied.

 

Stephen made a soft hum as Diliges confirmed this, nodding as Logan suggested they get moving. "Yes, let's." With that, Stephen aided Diliges and guided Cicada back down the stairwell, all too eager to finally be making their escape...

 

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It was all Applejack could do to not just run over and embrace Logan as hard as she could once he appeared just behind Stephen, who made it out with an injured Cicada and the ever stoic Diliges. The Earth Mare did rise to her feet, a smile forming on her face as the officer approached, joining him by his side once he was close enough. "Yer not hurt, are ya, Logan?" Silly filly! O' course he wasn't! It was only that varmint that done got herself hurt! No matter now! They'd all soon be outta here!

 

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"Can ye take Cicada from here, Diliges? Ah gotta cover fer Twilight…" he had joined the Alicorn before she could object. "Just deal wi me a wee bit more, princess." Stephen then got in front of Twilight, leading her back into the shadows and leading the others around the building, and then on to the parking lot…

 

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Shawn had stuck close to Angie as she led both the Scot and the Brit through the shadows around the motel, gun drawn and at the ready. "We head for Claire's car, since it's the closest," the EMT began, keeping her voice low. "We then get the hell outta here and find a place where we can call the cops. Then we call Logan. Hopefully, he should be able to get out with your brother and the others." "Sounds like a plan." Shawn responded.

 

Angie led on in silence as they approached the parking lot, all too grateful to have finally come across the blogger's car. Her joy was soon interrupted however, when she heard the distinct sound of a helicopter starting up. They have a chopper? What??

 

"That's got to be one of those agents! What are we gonna do?"

 

Claire received no response, as both Angie and Shawn stood there in stunned silence, both making a futile attempt to stay out of sight as a bright light shone on them, then sweeping its way across the building's front, shining upon Stephen and Twilight, as the latter also made an attempt to duck out of the light...

 

So much for an escape now!