It Was Supposed To Be A Costume Chapter 6
Story by Admiral Q on SoFurry
Dash and company get a new ally and the truth is revealed to the world
Dash and her group stared at Sunset Shimmer and she stared back. It was Lisa who broke the silence.
“What are you doing here Sunset?”
“I live nearby. They closed down the base six months ago so I was curious why there was activity in the place again. Then I saw it was filled with ponies so I've been slowly observing ever since. Was about to head back when I ran into you. Soooo, what's up with the place?”
“Well they are NSA and they kidnapped everybody to be interned there. After Lightning here got raped we made our break and get word out about what's happening.” Sunset winced at that before replying.
“Okay, let's get you all to my place and you can get some food and clothes and you can get word out. Heads are going to roll on this.” Sunset lead them from then on. Dash being curious asked.
“So what did you do before the change?”
“Was a retired CIA analyst. Don't worry I'm on your side with this. Dumb move by NSA. Tell ya nice being able to do this kind of thing again. Being fifty was so annoying.”
“So what did you do some James Bond kind of things?”
“Not usually.” Sunset answered with a smile. “But I was military before the CIA so am use to field ops.” Silence fell after that till they got to a nice house that was ranch style so still covered by trees. Sunset unlocked the door and let them in. “Welcome to my home. Stay here in the living room and I'll go get some clothes for you all before I start cooking dinner.”
“What's for dinner?” Dash asked.
“Well I do have some frozen pizzas without meat. It so sucks that I can't eat meat anymore.”
“Actually we can.” Jasmine commented.
“Huh?” Some including Sunset say.
“Well some of those I was with in the camp did allow studies to happen and they discovered we can eat meat.” Everybody stared at her for a minute before Spits finally said.
“Sunny get all those pizzas you have cooking. We have meat to eat.” Grins were all around. Even Lightning was smiling. Sunset gave them a thumbs up and disappeared while everybody else rested their hooves on the chairs and couches till Sunset returned with a bundle of clothes for them to pick over to wear. Dash picked a simple white T-shirt and a pair of shorts and both fit well except for one thing. Her wings, they were again bound to her back unless she either ripped holes or took the shirt off. It was a tad uncomfortable to say the least but she will deal with it. The gang decided to just rest from their escape and wait for the pizza's to be done. Sunset joined them with her hat off and her gun lying nearby. It was Lisa who broke the silence.
“So do we have to worry about unexpected guests?”
“Nope.” Sunset replied. “I have sensors buried in the ground and a radar so no one approaches my place without my knowing.” I sigh of relief came out of every one.
“So why Sunset?” Spits asked with a slight smirk and folded arms as Lightning laid next to her. Sunset smirks at the group and replies.
“I like that she is practical smart and a bit of a renegade. Some of my actions turn my days with the CIA were questionable. Heck it cost me my family. But I overcame those issues like Sunset did.”
“Okay I can by that.”
“So did you all pick the pony you've wanted to be?” Sunset asked.
“All but two of us.” Jasmine stated and Sunset had an eyebrow raised.
“Oh, you wanted to be Applejack?” Jasmined rolled her eyes.
“Everyone thinks I would relate with the shows number one background pony.”
“OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!” The gang comments on that diss while Dash watches with amusement.
“Joking on the background pony bit but seriously. I have been compared repeatedly to Applejack from Equestria Girls. Heck even the guy who sold us these costumes initially grabbed Applejack. I'm not a farmer, rancher, or even from the south. I'm a jeweler and Rarity breaks the stereotype more so than Applejack. Heck Rarity Investigates proved that. Yes she is snobbish but she is far more generous then they would ever be. She is a true noble pony.”
“Okay so who are the two then?”
“One will be Lightning here.” Said Spits. “She wanted to Rainbow Dash but they didn't have it at her store. The other is Dash over there.” Dash groaned knowing what was to come.
“Okay why you? Lightning makes sense but some one not wanting to be Rainbow Dash.”
“Because I'm not a brony. I was just a guy honoring my word to my girlfriend.” Sunset looked at Jasmine and replied.
“Lady, you are cruel woman. So also against the Rarijack ship as well?”
"I don't hate it but I think the Raridash ship isn't used enough."Jasmine then grabbed her and leaned in close. "Besides my precious rock is so cute like this."
"Rock?"
"My name was Tom Davis." Dash replied and saw Sunset try to not laugh when a ding sounded.
"Okay pizza is ready. You all get your drinks. I have pop, milk, and beer." Everyone got up and grabbed their preferred food.
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After dinner Dash found herself in front of a laptop. She volunteered to be the face of the group as she reveals that happened at the camp.
"Okay I got the computer all set up. Just press the record button and share what you know. I'll add in pictures I've taken earlier then we'll post it on the web and the truth will be out." Sunset said.
"Thanks Sunset. Well here we go." She clicked the mouse and began.
"Hello, My name is Tom Davis but I currently look like Rainbow Dash. Like many in the world I was given a costume that has since become my body. I had barely adjusted to this fact and what to do when my home was broken into and I was kidnapped. The NSA has kidnapped me, my girlfriend and several others and place them in camps for our 'protection'." She did the air quotes thing. "My rights as an American citizen have been violated because someone in the government is either afraid or sees me and others useful for something. I was separated from my girlfriend and a roommate of mine was raped. Despite our changes we are still Americans and have rights and those have been violated. Look at the images taken from a new friend who observed what was happening to us. That was our daily life in that place. I beg my fellow Americans to right this wrong. I am personally suing the NSA for breach of my rights and want to see justice done. All of us changed want at best to go back to normal but barring that to try to live our our lives as normal as possible. Tom Davis signing out." She clicked the off button and ceded the chair to Sunset.
"That was brilliant Dash." Jasmine said and she smiled at her girlfriend.
"Just spoke from my heart, still surprise you didn't want to do this."
"I think you would have a better time reaching them then I would Dash. Your heartfelt honestly would endear us to many."
"I may not be an expert on the show but hanging around you, Spits, and Lightning I am bound to learn something." Jasmine giggled at that. "So you like me for the honestly so why not give me an Applejack costume?"
"Well I admit you as Applejack could work but I think your cuter this way and Rainbow matches you more to me. You are the first to go in and you man up on your promises. You would give up much for the sake of your friends."Jasmine leaned in closer. "What has happened was never planned but if you had to be stuck as a pony from the show I'm glad it was Rainbow Dash." She then kissed Dash on the check and Dash blushed at that.
"Jeeze you two, get a room." Sunset commented ruining the moment. With a frown She slap Sunset in the back of the head which only caused the girl to chuckle.
* * * * *
A hour later nearly everyone was sitting around watching the news channel while Sunset monitored the web. Dash had a cellphone next to her waiting to call a friend who was a lawyer. Soon enough it happened.
<We at Fox news just learn that the people transformed into pony like creatures are being held against their will in interment camps.> They played the recording and she had to admit that Sunset did a great job with it and she blended both still pictures and footage with what she said. <Now folks we have reported earlier of many people transforming into these pony like creatures and resembling characters from the popular kids show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and that the government was checking them out for a possible disease outbreak but this looks more then that. While there is no official word from the government many fans of the show and relatives to the love ones are already protesting the treatment.>
Dash decided it was time and called his friend.
<Hello? Paul Benner speaking.>
"Hey Paul it's Tom. Been paying attention to the news or were you gaming?"
<You really are Tommy boy aren't you? Didn't know you were a brony, I figure you'd be more open with it since you were dating jasmine. And I have notice the news. That's some wacked out stuff.>
"It is and don't call me Tommy boy. Also I'm not a brony, I lost a bet to Jaz."
<Ah.>
"So you know why I'm calling."
<Yup, though I don't think you can sue the government but you could go after the individuals behind it. Let me look up some stuff and I will get back to you buddy. No matter what I bet we can get your fellows ponies out. I'll get back with you.>
"I look forward to it Paul." With that she hung up.