[Space Anon in Equestria] Ch2: The Chase

>You and the others gather around in the cockpit

"What the hell is this about?" You ask.
>"I was just improving our scanner systems, when I was just about done, this ship suddenly appears on it. Then the alarms kicked in." says a man with a interesting looking pair of glasses.

>You see through the front window what looks like a small freighter ship approaching pretty close.
>This is Trystan, by the way, the smartiest smartass of the group.
>This guy could have gone big in the science world, real damn BIG, but instead he wanted to really be a chief engineer on a military ship. Imagine his parent's surprise.
>He once said something about an ancient as hell...what did they use to call it, oh right, television show about space ships and a character with a huge visor on his face or something.
>He is the one that usually got your group out of trouble.
>You and your friends passed a lot of the tech stuff thanks to him.

>"How the hell did the scanner not detect that before? Is it using a stealth drive? But regular freighters like that aren't fit for such systems." says Trystan while operating the controls.
>"I...don't think we're supposed to tamper with the ship's systems like that Trystan- Wait, Is that really a pirate ship? What do we do? Do we call for help?" a girl with a glimmering scrunchy on her hair panics.

>Faith joined as military nurse and life support system specialist, that means she is also a botanist.
>Why would space age need botanists, you ask? Where the hell would get oxygen from then? There is a limit to what artificial systems can produce.
>You wouldn't think she would be the military type actually. A quiet and a bit squeamish type.
>She could have just gotten a job anywhere else with her skills, but she said she really wanted to meet aliens.

>"Relax, Mon Amie, we're here. Or if you'd prefer 'I'm here'. A  man with a fancy hair says that with a wink.
>"Besides, I don't think that freighter is geared for anything devastating."

>Raymond, the smooth talker and the guy with the most fancy hair.
>He was also born and raised on Earth. In a huge European metropolis, something you really would want to see someday.
>You'd think he would be more of a clubber that likes to drink his way to death or care only about scoring chicks or something judging by his looks.
>He really is a guy who likes to help people having trouble around him, men or women alike.
>He cares a lot about his younger siblings, he pretty much raised them, and he likes to keep contact with them often.

"Can we just probe the ship, just in case?" You ask Trystan.
>"Yeah, hold on lemme just-"

>Before he can finish you hear sounds that teleporters make.
>You and your friends focus on that spot. Two people with laser rifles materialize in the middle of the cockpit.
>They look around in surprise, it seems they didn't expect so many people on the cockpit.
>One of them points the rifle at you.
>Before you can react-
>ZAAP! ZAAP!
>Both of the attackers fall on the floor.
You see Abe and Raymond holding their pistols behind them.

>"Debbie!" Trystan calls Deb.
>"I KNOW! I KNOW!"

>Deb quickly jumps into the pilot seat and moves the ship away from the freighter.
>Trystan quickly jumpstarts the shield system.
>The enemy ship starts firing their weapons, they must have realized their plan failed.

>You use the comm system.
"Unidentified ship, you are firing upon a military vessel, you will- SHIT!"

>Deb is clearly using some unorthodox evasive maneuvers.
>"I don't think they want to exchange jokes, Anon! Lets rev this baby up!"
>Pierce starts up the weapon systems and starts firing back.
>The plasma cannons hit the enemy's shield.
>Its still a freighter model, it shouldn't have much firepower.
>Your ship manages to get few more shots at them.

>"Alright, keep on blasting those assholes, they will never get a clear shot." says Deb while piloting with her usual skills.
>"Uh oh." Says Trystan.
"What?" You ask, Trystan never says something like 'Uh oh'.
>"There is another ship approaching us fast, looks like those pirates were not alone."
>"W...what kind of ship?" asks Faith while clutching one of the seats.
>"Kind with big guns." Says Trystan.
>"Deb, sweetheart we really should-" says Raymond while trying to not fall on the floor.
>"Okay! All of you take a seat and hold on to your butts!" Deb operates the controls furiously.

>You reach for a seat and fasten up. You know how reckless Debbie can be.
>Deb speeds up and turns the ship away as fast as she can.
>Now there are two pirate ships chasing you. Firing beams and plasma blasts.
>Pierce fires back but the freighter's shield is pretty tough and the gunship is pretty fast.
>Debbie's skill is the only reason you are not dust right now.

>"If anyone got a plan I wanna hear it! Trystan?" Abe asks.
>"Just a sec, just a sec..." Trystan scrambles.
>" Okay, I got one!" Trystan points the sensors.
>"Yeah?"
>"Head in to that interstellar cloud formation!"
>"What? But-" asks Deb.
>"Trust me, GO!"

>The ship enters the cloud with the pirates following not far behind.
>This interstellar cloud formation was why a research station was built in this system, to study it.
>However, no science probes could study it because of the unknown composition of the cloud that messes up the sensors.

>"Okay, now speed down and try to hide. I'll turn off most of the lights." Trystan turns off most of the ship's lights, even inside the cockpit.
>"Is hiding in this giant space fart a good idea?" Asks Pierce.
>"The cloud should interfere with their sensors, but we..."
>Trystan uses the sensor controls with an amazing speed.
>"...know exactly where they are."

>The sensor is still working; The sensor visuals show few static effects here and there.

>"I'm impressed." Raymond whistles.
>"I thought the researchers here couldn't do that?" Asks Faith, she isn't covering her eyes now.
>"Hey, I did say I was improving our sensors right? I think it still needs some work though" Smiles Trystan.
>"No, no, you outdid yourself again." Raymond relaxes on the seat.

>Everyone breathes easy now
>Except Faith, who is looking at the dead pirates from earlier.
>"Oh right, sorry about that Faith. Anon, help me out with this would ya?" Abe gently taps your shoulder.
"Right, lets just put them on the next room for now. Oh and uh, nice shot back there guys." You thank Abe and Raymond.
>"Don't mention it."
>"Just buy me a drink later."
>You two drag the bodies out of the cockpit.

>"Okay, we can just wait them to give up their search, then we can exit the cloud." Says Trystan in a hushed voice.
>You think for a second.
"No, we should attack them."