(I will just say that the whole Inspection thing happened before you guys' meeting, and now this is now.) Five Commandos made their way across the wastes, moving like shadows, well hidden despite at the speed they were moving at. Just a few hours after the Inspection, a new job had been offered to them and now they were off to complete said job, which strangely wasn't to kill, it was to shadow one called 'the King of Diamonds'. Julion, who hadn't left the Everfree Forest in months, jumped on the opportunity and left at the head of a small squad of Alpha Vector Unit, a unit that specialized in stealth. Julion's Pipbuck, a personal item of his that he refused to elaborate on how he obtained it, marked were the pony they were supposed to be trailing, or at least his last reported location. About a mile out from the place, Julion slowed the squad down and they took position on top a hill where Julion assembled a sniper rifle and scanned the area, finally coming to rest on a pair of ponies that seemed to be discussing something. Soon, the entire unit was watching the two through various ways, mostly by binoculars.
Steel after a two hour walk finally heard a bit of chatter. he was not sure if they were friendly so he cocked one of his revolvers and called out if they were friendly.
Crimson and Royal heard Steel's callout and responded as being a friendly. Crimson then turned around to talk to Royal, continuing their discussion. "You will be surprised what and how long i have lived for. I dont want to rule anything anymore, i just want to finally reach inner peace within myse-" Crimson suddenly stopped in mid sentence, he closed his eyes and felt a group nearby. "We are being watched. Prepare yourself." Crimson then suddenly written a note on a small piece of paper and attached it to a knife and threw it thoward the group who were located miles away and hit a rock, not killing them but giving them a big surprise. One of the commandos opened the note, it said.... "I dont know why you merc's are following me, and i dont know who you are. If you want me dead then fire away, you wont hurt me. But i know something is holding you back, you want me alive. I know your reading this Julion, so come on out an cough up." Crimson then unloaded Final Requiem, in case the message wasnt clear enough.
(Um Crimson, we Commandos are a mile away, not nearby in any since at all.) - - Auto Merge - - Julion read the note, wrote on it's back that they were simply doing a job and wouldn't be doing anything but watching, and once they were done, they would go right back to the Everfree. Julion then gave the note to one of the soldiers who put inside a special 'delivery' bullet and fired it at the group, hitting the ground right in front of Crimson, the note suddenly popping out and blowing into his face.
"Hmm, friendly bunch..." Royal waited patiently next to, and slightly behind Crimson. He checked his crappy pistol, just in case they decided to attack. He was used to using guns from his days back home, but he always had used long range weapons. Pistols were something that he didn't want to get into a fight with.
One of the ponies Ecliptic was watching began checking his weapon, yet the EFS showed no sign of hostility. Not wanting to push his luck, he procured a shield and tucked his wings in before walking towards them.
Royal saw the figure moving towards them. He moved to a nearby rock, in case of shooting, he could take cover. "You know Crimson, you might want to take a little cover yourself." he mumbled to him.
After finding out they were friendly steel approached royal and crimson from behind. "so, what's the situation, names steel law by the way sheriff of Washington dc". He stood behind royal both revolvers ready.
(Sorry, i have been away for a few days.) "Howdy. Im just wandering, killing raiders, making a living, the norm." Crimson looked at the message he recieved from the commandos,and didnt mind being watched as long as it wasnt used against him. He noticed Royal and the others that were now following him. "I was originally heading thowards Manehatten, but i have recieved note that there is a unopened stable nearby. Im friends with the overmare so you can come with me if you wish. I dont even need any cover, there are quite a few pre war secrets about me, and yes, i was born before the war..... great, i just told you one secret. I can tell you about myself if you wish."
"You had me at 'Stable'" Ecliptic said. "Anything you can tell me about them would be appreciated. The name's Ecliptic by the way."
"Hey, the stable is stable 76. It was one of those stables that was supposed to remain shut once the bombs fell and never reopen. It's a nice place, i was let inside from a secret escape route which i think every stable has. The overmare knows me very well, i saved her daughter from raiders when she decided to escape into the wasteland. Everypony in there is nice as well, they treat me like one of their own. I believe that they would let you in since you're with me. Crimson said to Ecliptic, as everypony else around him was listening as well, even those commandos...." "Just remember to be on your best behaviour and you might make some friends or even fall in love." Crimson joked with the group. "Let's get a move on then."
The Commandos watched the group slightly from their distance, even though Julion had told them that they probably wouldn't be shot at if they approached, he also said to keep up appearances, and that meant hanging back quite a ways. But, in some ways, that was a good thing, because this squad had trained to excel at long-range fighting, ambush fighting, stealth, etc, so it was better for them to hang back in case the group they trailing ran into trouble.
Royal was beginning to get nervous with Steel behind him with the revolvers cocked. "You mind putting those away sheriff?"
Crimson and the rest of the group later arrived at Stable 76 after many hours of walking. While the others were tired, Crimsons augmented endurance made him not even break a sweat. They walked through a wooden door that hid the stable from the outside world and arrived at the 13 ton stable door. "We are not letting anypony else in, beat it or else you will be shot..." a mysterious voice said out loud. There were two high tec turrets next to door, Crimson stepped out to address the voice. "Autumn, it's me Crimson, These guys are friendly and they are with me. They have been told to be on their best behaviour." Crimson then turned around to look at them and gave them a warning. "Dont worry, they trust me and you should to." The stables doors opened to reveal Autumn standing at the door. "Good to see you again Crimson, i take it that Los Pegasus fell. It 8 years, what have you been up to?" Autumn then noticed the group Crimson was with. "Welcome to Stable 76, im the overmare here. If you were with Crimson then why didnt you say so. I could have shot you to pieces, Sorry about that."
Royal nods and steps in behind Crim. "Nice to meet you Ms. Autumn. My name's Royal Shield." He extends his hoof for a hoof shake. "Thank you very much for letting us in and, well, not shooting us."
The group heard a throat being loudly cleared behind them, "Ah hello. I um, wanted to know if I could join this group inside. After all, I am from a Stable." Julion said, raising his hoof to show his Pipbuck through his signature black Commando armor. (Don't forget, no but Crim knows Julion's real name.)
(I think everyone does, Julions name is in your signature.) “Oh, Solider.” Crimson said to address Julion, as nobody knew his real name. “I didn’t know that you were in that group. I just thought that was just another group, I wrote your name just incase. Go right ahead, you can join in.” Crimson then turned to Autumn as she let them in Stable 76. The surrounding was identical for a stable, but was kept in perfect condition ever since it was closed all those years ago. Autumn showed the group around the stable, showing all of it’s features from the hoofball stadium and the school room. Crimson enjoyed this place, it was one of the few places where he could relax and not worry about Raiders and Slavers.
(Way to be literal Crim) Julion looked at all he could in the Stable, noticing that it's layout was very different from what he remembered of his Stable, but he was just a colt when he left so he couldn't be sure if his memories weren't messed up. "So, your Stable is doing well I will take it. No trouble from anypony, or anything trying to get in?" he asked Autumn.
