An Electrifying Journey

Chapter 34 - Brothers in arms

I woke up early to sneak out of the barn. I did not pay attention to the rest of the boys who are sleeping in the room. I crept downstairs and took a few pieces of bread with apple jam I then went out to begin my walk to the everfree forest. On my way out of the farm, I heard someone calling my name. I turned to see Kurt leaning on the nearby apple tree. He looked at me, smirking "where do you think your going?" I stopped walking and turned to Kurt "Oh, hey Kurt. What time did you wake up?" I looked to the farm to see the edge of the sun creeping up slowly on the horizon. Kurt walked over to me "About an hour ago. I have to get some stuff ready if I am going to come with you." I was shocked at what he said "How did you know?" He smiled "Twilight read your mind last night, she knew about your plans and told me about it. So now that I am all set, lets get going?" He picked up his rucksack and hinted for me to continue "You do not need to accompany me." He punched my shoulder lightly and chuckled "Heh, who will take care of your sorry... flank then?" I laughed and agreed. I could use some company now.

Luna's point of view

I sighed as I walked down the staircase. I decided to get off of bed early since I could not sleep.I wonder what is taking Davis so long in this 'mission.' I walked down the hallways, searching for my sister. I happen to find her at the garden with Bryan. She seems to be teaching him something. "Tia." I called and instantly, my sister turned her head to face me. "Oh, Luna. Your up early." I nodded my head and hugged my older sister "Whats taking Davis so long to come back?" Tia's eyes darted around and then she mumbled "uuumm... you see Luna... this problem is more... complicated." My suspicions were aroused by this. "What do you mean complicated?" I leaned closer to my sister, narrowing my eyes. Beads of sweat glistened on her forehead "Well, Luna. It is so complicated that it is also complicating to explain." She laughed a fake laugh. I turned and walked back inside "riiiiight." Something is going on around her. She is hiding something.

Davis's point of view

As we were about to walk, I heard yet another voice. I turned to see Thomas, his hair was a mess and his eyes were still half closed "Hey guys! (Yawn) Where are you going this time in the morning?" I looked at Kurt who shrugged.

Half an hour later...

Kurt and I were waiting outside the barn, the sun was now halfway up the horizon. Then, Thomas came out with a rucksack on his back. What made me say yes when he wanted to follow? I facepalmed and took point "Come one! We are wasting too much time!" As we were about to walk out of the gate I hear yet another person calling out. "You've got to be kidding me!" I hit my head and just ran "Come on! I do not want to waste any more time!" Kurt and Thomas laughed as we ran down the path leading to town. "Hey! Were are you guys going!" I heard Twilight call. I laughed and just continue down the path. After half an hour, we are at Fluttershy's cottage. It was the only good entrance to enter the forest. As we walked past the cottage, I began to wonder why fluttershy chose to live here, beside the everfree forest. I just shrugged and we entered the sinister forest.

I stopped and hesitated as I looked at the spooky trees. "Ugh, why don't you go first Thomas?" I laughed sarcastically. "Are you kidding? I aint going to get killed first. I going in last so I am the first to run out of this god forsak-" Kurt pushed us aside and just continued walking into the forest without hesitation. I ran after him followed by Thomas. I looked at the trees which appeared to look back at me. This forest gives me the feeling of being watched. As we walked deeper into the forest, I began to become darker and the scenery got scarier. I was pushed by Thomas "Sorry" He said in a frightened tone. I shook my head and continued down the path... wait, the path is no longer there. I looked back to see that the path ends a few steps behind and then it leads to just mud and dirt.

"So, you actually been here before. Alone?" Kurt asked, his eyes fixed at the front. I nodded my head "One of the scariest times I was here." He looked at the trees and bushes "I've got to agree with you on that one. This place is totally not like Ponyville." I nodded my head in agreement. Kurt kneeled and rummaged his rucksack and pulled out a piece of parchment. He spread it on the floor and a map is printed on the parchment. I did not understood much of the writings and bearings. Kurt examined the map and then he pointed out to a certain part of the map "Okay, this is our current position. In the beginning of the 2nd zone." I looked closer to see lines separating the forest into parts. It seemed that the further you go in the forest, the more dangerous and inaccurate the map gets. "Where exactly are we going Davis?" He asked. I looked around and then pointed to a set of words saying 'Everfree caves'. Kurt nodded his head and took out a piece of sting and placed it along our path and then took out a ruler and measured the distance.

"We are to cover 2 kilometres to reach there if we continued down this path." I looked at the path marked out by Kurt and asked "Is there any other shortcuts?" Kurt shook his head "If we are to leave the path, we are more likely to bump into more... trouble." I nodded my head. He was right. I looked at the area out of the path written on the map and it showed a picture of a manticore, dragon, basilisks, cockatrice, chon chon and other mystical creatures, signifying that some are found in that certain location. It seems that there are more images of the creatures into the most dangerous zone. I shuddered at the thought of coming across one of them. Kurt packed everything up and we continued down the path.

Earth
Somewhere in devastated city of new york...

A certain soldier's point of view

I placed my hand on the victim's arm and applied pressure. I then placed a clean cotton pad on his wound and wrapped it. Afterwards, I was about to reach for the pain killer in my medic pouch until something hit the vehicle very hard. Everybody started to become more alert. "Status!" Commander shouted to the driver. The driver took a few second and then replied "Sir! We've been ambushed! Transports Alpha and Charlie are down!" Commander cursed and then ordered for the two front soldiers to open the door. They did as they were told and one by one, soldiers went out and started shooting at the enemies. "Sir! No! We have to get this transport ou-" The driver's blood splashed and stained my fatigues. His head fell on the steering wheel and he did not move anymore. The side driver cursed and jumped out, only to be invited by bullets. "Get this guy out of here Corporal!" Commander ordered me and I carried the victim and jumped out of the APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier).

Gunshots and explosions filled the air. Soldiers were shouting here and there. I quickly ran to the side of the APC which would cover me from the bullets coming from the enemies. Commander and two more soldiers jumped out and ran to my side. The first soldier turned around the corner and managed to shoot a few bullets before collapsing in a pool of blood. Commander pulled out his handgun and turned the corner and shot a few bullets and came back to my side. I hear more shouting and more explosions. Then, three more soldiers came running to us, one of them was also a Commander. "Foxtrot right?" He asked and Commander nodded. The other platoon Commander shouted but I could not hear some parts as it was covered by the explosions and gun shots. "...Pick up team 3 is on their way here! We need to evacuate all wounded first before we can get on!" Commander Kodiac, his nickname appears to be that, nodded his head.

The other Commander quickly ordered us to follow him and he ran out of the APC and in the middle, he was shot in the chest and he fell, groaning. Kodiac picked him up and quickly moved to the pile of sandbags. I ran to their side with the victim on my shoulders. Bullets ricochet past me and I ducked and fell with the victims's weight on my back. The other commander manage to whisper "Damned terrorists... good...luck...brother." He closed his eyes and let out a sigh and he lay in Kodiac's arms motionless. Kodiac closed his eyes and then looked at me and the other 3 soldiers "Hold this position until evac arrives." We nodded our heads and Kodiac took out his brother's pistol and handed to me "Knock a few shots Corporal." I nodded my head and stood up and aimed at a few terrorists and shot them. Some were injured and others are dead. The other three soldiers got more body counts since they had rifles.

We continued until we heard the sound of propellers and then the trees on the area which the terrorists came from began to shake wildly. Gusts of wind filled the air and then, 5 apaches came out and started picking targets. Lots of contacts fell to the ground and then they ordered a full retreat and they ran into the forest. The apaches chased them and 3 chinooks flew in from the canopy of the forest. One of them hovered right above us. "Thank God." I sighed as the Chinook lowered.

Hope you guys enjoyed the Earth part.

Now, I need to tell the Terrorists to get their RPGs ready... or should I? O_o

By the way. This chapter name has a funny thing about it. Lets see who can figure it out :)