Dear loyal Readers!

Um, I was reading through my previous chapters, and realizing just how bad my grammar was. I will try and improve it. As for this chapter, I must admit….. I don't know where I was going with this before. So, for this chapter, I will try and work with what I have got, and will continue the story. Enjoy…. Or don't, up to you, I guess.

Chapter 5

Field outside the Avenger

Noran Davil, 623rd Combat Driver Division

Not a single sound was made in the seconds that followed the harsh order from the Imperial Captain, from both the Imperials and the Equestrians. Despite it being a few seconds, it felt like minutes were going by, and it was very evident no one knew what to do. The Storm Troopers kept there E-11s aimed and me and the peace party. Not even Foren, who I now recognized as the Captain of the Imperial force in front of us due to the single blue streak that ran down the plating of his left arm, looked to have the slightest clue as to what to do. After a few more seconds of no one moving, Foren finally decided to speak up, raising his hand and ordering his men to lower their weapons.

"Who are you, and what is your business here?"

The ponies continued to stand in a shocked silence before Twilight nudged past her guards, stepping multiple feet in front of the group. Much to my dismay, both her guards and the front line of Troopers tensed at this, as if both were eager for a fight. A fight that I knew would end horribly for the Equestrians. Then, Twilights soft but commanding voice rang out across the field, her wings unfolding slightly.

"Humans, we mean no harm! I am Princess Twilight Sparkle, representing the land of Equestria. My friends and I have come to talk with your leader, and come to terms of peace."

I marveled at the fact that she showed no fear or angst in either her posture or her voice. I looked and saw Foren step forward, his weapon hanging loosely in front of him, as he surveyed the company of ponies before him. That was, until he laid eyes on me.

"Who is the human in your company?"

I looked and saw Twilight visibly freeze, clearly not knowing how to respond. So, deciding to take the initiative, I stepped forward, saluting at the captain as I would have back in the Military Academy.

"My name is Noran Davil, Code Number 4487, member of the 623rd Combat Driver (I was saying scout troopers before, but I just realized they were combat drivers) Division."

This got an interesting reaction from Foren. His back stiffened, and he took his helmet off, revealing his sharp features and low Imperial military standard hair. His eyes went wide as he approached me.

"Wait a minute…. You were a part of the scouting squad that was reported KIA! I saw your helmet in a pool of blood….."

He continued to stare, clearly wondering as to why I was alive.

"If it wasn't for these ponies, sir, I wouldn't be alive! They saved my life when I came under attack by hostile wildlife, and nursed me back to health. I can personally attest that their requests for peace are sincere, sir."

Foren continued to stare at me, backing up a little to look back at the Princess, who was giving me a look that clearly said 'Thank You'. Before Foren could respond, there was a small commotion behind the Imperial lines. Troopers stood aside as a man in Gray and Olive Green armor stepped from the group, wearing no helmet and carrying a small Commando Pistol. I quickly recognized him as Tailon, the ISB Agent that had been assigned to assist in the occupation of Doros. From what I knew, he was a shrewd, cunning, and ambitious man. I didn't know much else about him beyond that. He stepped forward, his hands meeting behind his back as he stood in an erect position.

"Foren, Report!"

Foren turned, and ran quickly over to the ISB Agent, whispering into his ear frantically. I watched Tailons face, seeing his professional facial expression never changing as Foren gave his report. After a few seconds, Foren stepped back, and Tailon began slowly walking forward, approaching the Princess. Twilights guards, already nervous from before, took a few steps forward, until they were practically beside Twilight. Her friends also stepped forward, but not in the over protective way the guards had. Tailon kneeled down, where he was eye level with the Equestrian princess, where he then lifted his hand out.

"Princess, I would be honored to participate in any negotiations between you and the Empire."

Twilight smiled, lifting a hoof and placing it in his hand in a friendly manner.

"It is settled then! Tomorrow, we can discuss anything you need, and find your fellow humans a proper place to rest."

Tailon nodded, a subtly malicious smile coming across his face.

"I look forward to it, Princess."

Officer Pier

I watched the events unfold from around the third row of Troopers, and couldn't help but smile. The natives were actually going to help us. It wasn't until the so called Equestrians were out of view did many of the troopers leave the field. I however, stayed, alongside two other White uniformed Naval Security Guards. I saw Tailon walking towards the ramp, and I quickly went to stop him, pulling a data pad out of my uniform.

"Sir! The report you wanted."

He turned to me, a grim smile on his face as he took the data pad, scrolling through the reports. I stood there, silently watching him until I coughed into my sleeve.

"So, are we going to release those two pegasai tomorrow at the negotiations, sir? Get them off our ship?"

Tailon didn't even look up from my report before he stated flatly, "No."

My eyes widened, confusion coming over me.

"No, sir? But I thought…."

Tailon interrupted me by quickly handing me the data pad.

"You really expect me to hand over two pegasai over to the Equestrians, and possibly disrupt the current peace we have with them? No, we are going to hold onto them for the time being."

I shake my head, following Tailon as he continued walking towards the Destroyers Ramp.

"B-But sir! Wouldn't holding onto them be equally as disastrous? If, after they provide the materials necessary to help us out, they find out that we have been keeping two of their own captive, wouldn't they turn on us all the same?"

Tailon stopped mid stride, turning around to look at me.

"By then, I hope to have our long ranged communications running again, and then..." Tailon paused.

It took me a second to register what Tailon was saying.

"Wait…. You're not going to do what I think you're going to do….."

Tailon smirked, turning around and walking up the ramp with the two Security Agents.

"I never said I was going to do anything, Field Officer."

He then disappeared inside the ship, leaving me alone on the ramp in the cold, dark night, clutching the Data Pad tightly.


Bum, bum, BUUUUUUUUUUUM! Hehe, sorry! Alright, normally I don't add a bottom message with my top one, but I have a special announcement/contest/thingy….. I don't really know what it is, actually.

Ok, So I wanted to ask if any of you readers are Digital Artists, or are good at making thumbnails/ Story covers? Well, this is your opportunity to have your art be the cover for Imperial Equestria! So, I am making a call to ask you artists out there to make a cover for imperial Equestria! If I somehow get multiple cover possibilities, then I will choose a winner, and that winner will get to see a draft of each upcoming chapter for Imperial Equestria a good couple days before I actually release it to the public! Sounds awesome, right? No? Oh….. ok. Well, just submit any art (if your interested) to my PM here on Fanfiction! Make sure it is PG appropriate, ok?

Welp, see you next chapter!