There had been several ponies and a few others, that had already left Stableton due to lies and whispers of promises of great fortune. Thankfully he had a mole in the Surgeons Army, that is back now. Starry Night. He didn't want to give out her name, but he was also surprised she came back without any harm, maybe a bit smelly, she also came back with information more importantly.
Standing tall he got up from his stool and nodded to Rodeo and then to Sparkfire as he passed them. Snowfall was next except he hugged her. He went up the steps to the top of the stage and turned to the makeshift sound system. He tapped the microphone to make sure it was working, and he began his speech.
"Fellow Brothers and Sisters, I come to you today with a major issue. There is talk of lies, corruption and even murder. Yes murder my friends. In our very our Stableton! I can tell you the truth my fellows, there is no such thing here! The Surgeon, a slaver leader just wants to capture you and sell all of you. He promises Caps, Drugs, and Treasures galore!"
Silver Hoof stomped his hoof down and scoffed, His nervous swaying ceased as he got angrier and more concerned.
"I can't promise you all these bullshit goods, but I can promise you that you will have a miserable life if you go join that Surgeon General. We have a nice life carved out here in the Wastes that we all built together, the Surgeon wants to destroy it because we killed ponies that deserved it! Do you agree with that? Well I don't! The Surgeon is a days trot from us. I say we gather our arms, and let him come to us. We shall destroy the general and his raping, enslaving mind! Who's with me?"