Author's Note

This was originally three chapters. Two chaps after this were fused together into one and we're just going to be a separate chapter, but then I got to thinking that if I want to get the word quo of 5k+ per chapter for now on, then I need to merge chapters more. It should be obvious where the next chap would've started if I didn't merge chapters. Oh, and I am thinking about making this into a harem fic, but not the kind where the MC just sees and shags. There will be development of relationships. And for those who've read the original version, the next character will be coming in soon and the other two will be brought back. I've been neglecting this story and thus neglecting them. You should know the drill by now.

Revenge. Taken./The Gentle beneath the Cruel.

OST

Cadence's POV

I couldn't believe watch I was seeing. I knew that this Onyx had a hard life, I knew he was feeling agony within his very soul from the emotions I felt from him, but to see and feel so much rage and hate…I nearly vomited right there. And those eyes, I felt that if they were ever aimed at me I would be paralyzed in absolute fear. Onyx was tearing through these creatures as if they were made of leaves. He didn't spare anypony.

I know this is just a memory in nightmare form, but to see it so vivid, either Onyx has a great memory, or this is one of the few days he relives. After what felt like hours, he finally reached a large area that was filled with more of those creatures. Before Onyx could attack, a loud whistle cut through the air like a shrill. The girls and I looked to where it came from and saw a face that could give Discord nightmares.

It was another creature with ten more at it's sides on what looked like a catwalk, but his eyes were pinpricks and he had the most sickest grin on his face. It looked like one of Pinke Pies large grins, but without the sweetness and kindness. And the voice,*shudder* that alone will haunt me. "HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! So the pup has finally come to play!! I was beginning to think that those fellows outside were too much for you!!"

Young Onyx snarled. "If you think that was enough to stop me..."

"Oh, but I didn't!! You see, I wanted you to get here. I wanted to see the one who survived. Who would've thought it was just a brat." The creature cackled.

Onyx roared at him. "You had my entire clan murdered!!! You had my mother and sister raped and killed!!!" I gasped. Twilight didn't tell me about that. "And now, I'm going to kill you, Jack, and everyone in this place!!!"

The creature, or Jack, just faux yawned. "Oh please, what could you do against this many? Even you can't survive this many guns!!" As if to prove his point, all the other creatures made their weapons make a clicking sound.

Onyx only chuckled, which soon turned into a cackle. This seemed to unnerve most of these creatures. Onyx looked at them with a grin. "I'm already dead. I've been dead since I was six." He then charged and grabbed a fat one, taking his weapon and using the creature as a meat shield.

The others started shooting and the weapons made a bloody mess of the shield, the creature screaming in agony, but they couldn't get past it. Onyx used the 'gun' he took and fired back. He killed twenty before the gun clicked a few times, making him drop it and kick the dead body towards a large group. He charged and grabbed several guns, both small and large, before ducking behind a metal crate.

Jack screamed. "What's going on?! I thought you said guns went against your laws!!" He seemed suddenly worried.

Onyx laughed maniacally. "All bets are off!!! This isn't about honor or doing the right thing!!!! I JUST WANT REVENGE!!!!!!"

He stepped out from his cover and I gasped at what he wore. He had five pairs of the small guns nestled in his pants, two more guns in his pockets, four pairs of slightly bigger guns hanging from his shoulders, and three large guns on his back, along with a massive long weapon. It looked like a cross between a cannon and a spear with the blade at the end. He pulled out two small guns and began shooting anything in his way. Every shot fired resulted in either a hole in a head or no head at all. When the guns clicked, he dropped them and pulled out two more and repeated the process till he ran out of the small guns. He then took two for the four hanging from his shoulders and fired a stream from both of them. These seemed for taking down enemies without having too much weight to deal with. He aimed true and aimed for the head area, hitting the heads or the necks for bleed out. I was vaguely aware that some of the girls had lost their stomach contents and the CMC looked horrified. Twilight just watched, tears in her eyes. I heard the clicks again and saw Onyx was done using all the small guns.

He then took one of the large ones and held it with both hands. He aimed and fired once, killing at least six enemies. The sound that came from it was like thunder. He pulled back a hand rest and I heard a two clicks, watching a small red cylinder pop out of the gun's side, and he fired again. He did this ten more times before dropping it after the final click and pulled another large gun. This one looked different from the last one, as was evident when he fired. A long stream came out of the tip and cut down many enemies. Through out all of this, Onyx used the many covers around the battlefield and only received a few wounds, which he ignored for the most part. When this one clicked, he flipped it and kicked up the last large gun and swung them both like clubs. Skulls were crushed, battered, or torn off from the force of the hits.

When both were now useless as even clubs, he dribbled them both and pulled out the third large gun. He fired, but only a small canister came out, soaring through the air. The creatures scattered away as best they can, they seemed to know what it was. We did too when it exploded, taking ten enemies with it. He fired five more before running out, five explosions following.

He dropped that one and pulled out the final weapon. He lifted it up and rested it on top of his shoulder, putting his eye behind a piece on the side. He fired and long tube fired out. When it hit a wall, it exploded three times bigger than the smaller canisters. He grabbed another tube and shoved it in, taking aim and firing again at where Jack and many of his cohorts stood on. It exploded and collapsed, knocking everypony to the ground. I could've sworn I heard bones breaking.

Onyx dropped the weapon and walked over to one body. It was Jack and he was still alive. He legs were broken as well as an arm. Onyx grabbed him by the throat and dragged him over to a large fire that had caught on wooden crates. He lifted him up as Jack begged. "Please…it was only business…it wasn't personal…"

Onyx snarled. "It was personal for me." He then chucked him into the fire and stood there as Jack screamed and begged to be saved. Onyx just watched and waited till the screams stopped, never blinking.

The screaming stopped after ten minutes.

The dream started to fade and we were all back in the real world.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Onyx watching us with a dead look. "You saw?" I was surprised he was aware, but then so are ponies when Luna enters there dreams. I nodded and watched him sighed sadly. "So you now know. I got my revenge and I loved every second of it."

Onyx's POV

I waited for the mares to start calling me a monster. It always happens when someone finds out anout my past. I know I wouldnt be trusted ever again. it was different from the Diamond Dogs. I killed them because they were attacking the ponies and it was the right thing to do, but with Jack and his goons I just wanted them dead. There was no right or wrong, just revenge.

I then heard hooves coming towards me and saw Sweetie Belle, the same filly I saved, come up to me and stared a few seconds before giving me a hug. I was stunned to say the least. This filly who shouldn't have seen any kind of horror and saw the worst of mine was hugging me. I slowly returned the hug and felt the little filly convulse. I realized she was crying and began rubbing her back. Not long after, Applebloom and Scootaloo joined in the hug and i had a small mass of fur covering me. It was then I noticed how big these fillies were. When I was saving them I didnt really notice, but now that things are calm somewhat, I could see that even though they must be around ten or twelve, they could almost be mistaken or fourteen year olds.

They broke away and all looked at me with their sweet smiles. Sweetie was the first to speak. "Even though you did what you did, we know you were hurting inside. we know you aren't bad and the proof is the fact that you saved me." She had the cutest smile, along with her friends.

It was then that the other mares came up to me one at a time. Rainbow was first and it looked like she was ashamed of something. She rubbed her arm before looking me in the eye. "You know, even after you saved Ponyville from those Diamond Dogs, I still didnt trust you. I though you were going to try and trick us to getting our guard down. But after hearing and now seeing what you went through, I have to say two things. Sorry and thank you." She stepped back to let Applejack come up.

Applejack just smiled at me and rested a hand on my shoulder. "Ya don't hav ta worry 'bout us being mad at ya or being scared. I'll be honest, what you did is going to give me nightmares, but I know ya wouldn't have done it if they didn't deserve it." She gave a soft smile that sent a calming effect through me. What is it with farm girls and how theyre so sweet-'Wait, WHAT?! Hold on, I thought I was crushing on Twilight, now I'm falling Applejack?! I hate my life sometimes. And it's not like she'd feel the same for me anyway. I saved her sister and her friends, but that doesn't mean I'm going to hit on. I should stop thinking.' I noticed that she had stepped back to allow the next mare to come up.

Both Pinkie and Fluttershy were rather sweet in their little speeches, while Rarity just thanked me for saving her sister and that if I ever need clothes she'd make them for me, free of charge. I instantly told her that she had perfect timing, as I only had what clothes I wore under that armor I came in with. She told me to come to her shop tomorrow for them and when I asked how she could've known about my sizes, she said that she had asked the medical staff to give them to her. Make sense to me. Nyx was just adorable and gave me the biggest hug she could without hurting me, though she still was hurting me, a lot, but I didnt show.

It was Twilight who had the biggest effect though. She held herself back till everpony else was gone to go back to their lives now that I'm going to be okay. But when it was just her, Cadence, and me, she lunged at me and held me close, sobbing into my neck. I didnt hesitate in wrapping my arms around her. I knew she'd be upset, but I didnt think she'd be that upset. I looked to Cadence and saw that she had a small smile, but I also saw a glint in her eye, like the kind that says that she knows something. I have to be really careful around her.

Twilight pulled back to wipe her tears and smiled at me. "Thank you. Thank you so much. I don't know what I would've done if Nyx got hurt.' She hugged me again, more gently this time, I hugged her back and and rubbed her back again. She finally broke away and left the room, saying she'll be here tomorrow to pick me up. That just left me and Cadence. We both watched each other for almost a full minute before she broke the silence.

"I know how you feel about her." Not surprising, seeing as how she's the princess of love.

I didnt show any sign that I was caught, because I wasn't. "So? Like it matters. You've seen what I do, what I'm capable of. Them still wanting to be friends with me is a miracle in itself. I'm not hoping for more."

She frowned. "Then why have any feelings for Twilight, or Applejack? Yes, I noticed that too."

Now it was my turn to frown, but it was an angry frown. "Even monsters can have a crush. That's all it is, a crush, for both of them. They're both beautiful and hard working in their own ways. If you're going to try to talk me into hooking with one or both of them, then save your breath. It doesn't matter. I'm only here to fight and kill. Saving innocents is a bonus." I know I was making me sound like a bad guy, but it was for the best. I can't someone getting too c;ose to me, only to get hurt in the end.

She opened her mouth to say more, but I beat her to it. "I think you better leave, before one of us says something we'll both regret." I didn't even look at her as she sighed and left.

(RANDOM EVENT NINJA ATTACK!!! I have decided to add moments like this when it fits or if the urge hits hard, like now. Keep in mind, these events WILL NOT be a part of the story. This is just to make someone laugh by the shear randomness. These events will be done in bold and will continue till the story picks up. Again, not to be taken seriously.)

After Cadence left, I was left to my brooding when a loud knock on the door broke me out of my thoughts. Before I could tell whoever it was to leave, the door was torn off its hinges and in came a large manticore. This thing was fucking HUGE!!! Bigger than the ones that put me in here. It looked rabid with a wild look in its eyes. Normally I'd get the fuck out of dodge, but not only was I not fully healed, but my legs were strapped down, preventing me from escaping. I then donned a scowl and watched it swat away everything between it and me in one swipe of its paw. I then held my hand out like I was offering something before clenching them into fists and pumping them over my head while giving a battle cry.

"BRING IT OOOOOONNNN!"

I fell asleep after a hour of sulking and found myself in a white abyss. I soon heard a familiar chuckle and smiled. "What do I owe the pleasure of hosting the God of chaos in my mind?"

Discord appeared in a black flash, grinning widely. "Can't someone just pop in on their buddy when they're in the hospital?"

I chuckled. "As much as I like that, I know you wouldn't show up in my head without a good reason. So, what's up?"

Discord then donned a serious look. "Remember when I brought you here? Well, it seems something else followed without my knowledge. Someone must've piggybacked on my magic and repeated the spell. From what I've managed to find out, the one who came here has a grudge against you."

My blood chilled at the news. There weren't many who despised me that we're still alive, I made sure of that. I then had a chilling thought. "Can a vengeful spirit possess a corpse?" I had a good idea who the corpse is, but the ghost was still a mystery.

He held his chin. "It's possible, but very hard to do. Unless the one who helped this new player brought both the spirit and the body separately and give the body life long enough for the spirit to take hold." My spine had chills running up and down.

I nodded and thanked him for the warning, but before he left, he said one more thing. "I'm gonna find someone from your world to help you out. If he's still alive, I think you'll like who I'm bringing." He then left and I went back to dreamland.

I woke with a groan as the light of the sun tried to burn a hole through my eyes. "Celestia, I'm gonna kill you for that." I then sat up and stretched my aching muscles before seeing that my stuff was still where it was left alone. I suspect Twilight and Cadence had a hand in that. I also noticed that there was a set of clothes laid out. I picked up the shirt and felt the fabric. I was shocked at what I felt. Egyptian cotton without the itch I would normally feel and after putting it on, I found that not only did it breath, but it also stretched with my movements. I know that this was Rarity's work and made a note to thank her. I then went for the pants and was once again surprised to find that it had a durable feel like denim, but felt like pure silk at the same time. Again it breathed like the shirt and I could make out that as I pulled them up my legs, they hugged my hips as if I had a belt. I pulled at the sides and while it was resisting to the pull, I did make out that it was stretchable in case the waist gets bigger like if I got fatter. Rarity knew her stuff.

I put on the holster with the weapons still in their respective places and walked out. I couldn't feel any pain and knew that if I didn't have the hospital to let me rest without disturbance, I'd most likely be a goner. I sighed myself out and found that my bill had been taken care of by curtesy of Cadence. I was thankful, but she still isn't getting any word from me. I'm not gonna risk what I have just because of what she says.

I stepped out of the building and nearly ran into Twilight. She was wearing something akin to a Japanese school uniform, making my blood flow to two places, both of which would make me embarrassed. I took a breath to calm myself and smiled. "Twilight, I wasn't expecting you to show up so soon."

She smiled back and giggled cutely. "Well, I wanted to make sure you were all right and wanted to see if you'd like to take a walk with me." I smiled wider and nodded.

We had made our way to Rarity's boutique to pick up my clothes and I was gonna make a request. Going in, I saw that somepony was talking with Rarity and it sounded like the guy was trying to make her do something she clearly didn't want. "I said no!! No matter how much you offer, I'm not selling my boutique!!!"

Ah, so that's was it's about. The stallion snorted in frustration. "Mare, you will sell this place to me! You have any idea how much this spot of land is worth?!" That's what he's after?! A piece of fucking land?! That's it!!

I went up to him and kept a polite tone. "Excuse me, is there a problem here?" He turned to me and had to look up to meet my eyes.

He didn't seem worried about my size, most likely thinking I was just a weak guy with a big growth spurt. "The 'problem' is that this mare is sitting on the best piece of land in Ponyville and she won't sell it to me." Rarity was about to speak when I made a hidden gesture for her to stay silent while I handle this.

I kept my smile. "Well, as I understand it, if she doesn't want to sell no matter what you're willing to pay then I believe she has the right to keep the land." That got the reaction I was hoping for.

He snarled and grabbed my shirt to pull me down to his level. I let him to seem weak. "Now you listen to me, I have more power than Filthy Rich, I can make your life worse than Tartaus."

I smiled. "Sooo…is that like a metaphor?"

He frowned. "Yes, I suppose so."

I then grinned. "Well you see, I'm more of a literal kind of guy. So when I do this…" I grabbed the arm that held my shirt and threw him to the ground, planting a knee in his back and still holding his arm and pulling and twisting it to make it painful. "This is me saying that I will literally break your shit off, if you touch me or bother Rarity again. Okay pumpkin?"

He complied and I released him. He skittered away like a cockroach and I turned my smile to Rarity. "I think you won't any more trouble from him." She flung her arms around me and thanked me for about twenty seconds, talking as fast as Pinkie. She broke herself from me and I asked about my clothes. She had them finished and had brought a bag filled with six sets of clothes. I had noticed that like the clothes I wore, which was white and blue that clashed well with my natural colors, these were patterned in a way that could catch the eye, but still go unnoticed if I desired. Don't ask me how that works, it just does.

I then brought up my request. "Hey, think you make one more set for me?" She nodded and I described it as best I could with a pad and a quill. When I was done, I handed the pad to Rarity and I watched as her eyes widened at the sight.

She was silent for a moment before speaking. "Darling, where have you seen this?"

I didn't want to tell her it came from favorite game of mine, so I just went the next best thing. "It just came it me when I was sleeping last night." In a way it was true. I did have a lucid dream and the garments that I wanted were what I wore.

The grin she had was comical. "It'll take a few days, but I'll make this to the best of my abilities. And before you say anything, this is free of charge. Just the chance to make something as unique as this is more than enough!!"

I chuckled and nodded. "All right, I'll see you when it's ready then." Me and Twilight left with my new clothes and headed back for her library. When we got in, I noticed that Spike wasn't around, but by the black blur that latched to my face and chest, Nyx was.

I could hear her excitement, albeit a little muffled. "You're home, you're home, you're home!!! I was sooooo worried about you!!" I grabbed her by the sides and wrenched her off my face and set her on the ground.

I smiled and ruffled her mane. "Hey, you should know it'll take more than a few manticores to keep me down." She smiled adorably.

She then turned to Twilight. "Mommy, I'm going over to Applebloom's for some crusading." Twilight gave her the green light and she was off with her things.

Twilight giggled. "She was waiting here just to see you come home. She wouldn't go anywhere till she saw you."

I chuckled. "That's sweet. I assume Spike is with the other three then?" She nodded.

"Yeah, he's watching them and is going to keep them out of trouble." I chuckled at that.

I grinned. "My bits are on that he's there to watch only one of them." I wiggled my brows for emphasis.

That got a laugh from her. "I wouldn't doubt it. Ever since he got over Rarity, I've seen him looking at Scootaloo a lot more. I often think I can hear wedding bells." She giggled.

I smiled widely. "Well, I think they would make a good couple." I then sighed quietly at my own predictament, but Twilight some how caught it.

She came over as I stood against a wall near a window. "You okay? You look worried about something."

I shook my head. "It's nothing, don't worry about it." I pushed myself off the wall and headed for the kitchen.

Twilight's POV

I watched as Onyx walked to the kitchen and felt a little hurt that he wouldn't tell me what was troubling him, though I had an idea. I went after him and found him just staring out the window. He looked so depressed and just looking hurt me more than if I was struck. I went over and held a hand on his arm, feeling the muscles under the fur and skin. "You wanna talk about it, whatever's bothering you?"

He shook his head. "I'm just thinking, don't really have much to live for other than protecting Nyx and those she wishes me to protect."

I didn't like how he was acting, so I decided to cut to the chase and forget about tact. "Have you met anypony that catches your eye?" I hoped he said yes, but at the same time hoped he said no.

He chuckled dryly. "Not much use in looking for a marefriend if that's what you're asking. Not anypony would be with a monster that kills without mercy and remorse." I got mad at that.

"You're not a monster!! A monster wouldn't have saved those fillies or saved all of Ponyville!!"

He snapped to me with sad rage in his eyes. "How can you look at me and say that, knowing what I did and what I'm capable of?!" He turned beast like with his eyes, fangs, and claws, backing me against the wall as he did so, only a foot away from my face. "How can you not be terrified of this?!?!"

I didn't shy away. I raised a hand and held his cheek. "Because I've seen the eyes of real monsters and the cruelty held in them. When I look into yours, I see only kindness and compassion. I know you wouldn't hurt me, that's why I trust you." I saw tears forming in his eyes I rubbed my thumb to wipe one away, using my hand for the other, but more came and just fell. The amount of pain and relief in his eyes nearly crippled me.

I figured now was a good time when I saw his eyes close and slowly closed the gap between us. The moment I pressed my lips against his, his eyes shot open and before he could back away I had wrapped my arms around his neck, bringing him in a deeper kiss. The momentary shock caused his mouth to open and I shot my tongue inside his mouth and lapped at his tongue.

The euphoria I was feeling was unbelievable. I never felt anything like this in my life, not even with those few stallions I dated only for them to end poorly. I knew right there and then that only Onyx could make feel whole and I prayed he felt the same.

I moaned when my prayer was answered when he pushed into the kiss and moved a hand to the small of my back and another behind my head for an even deeper kiss. My mind was becoming clouded as the kiss went on and I felt the need to breathe, but ignored it for the feeling of the kiss. I've never felt such heat come from a stallion before or from me.

He wrapped his tongue with mine and explored my mouth. I moaned into his and slowly moved one of my hands from his neck down his chest and abbs, feeling a eight pack, and started rubbing an already large bulge in his pants. I felt him move a hand to my flank and give it a tight squeeze, making me moan with him.

We finally broke for air and we both took in as much air as we could, staring into each other's eyes. I broke the silence. "I love you, Onyx Blade."

I saw the shocked joy in his eyes and noticed a grin spreading across his face. "I love you, Twilight Sparkle." That made my heart beat uncontrollably. Cadence told me he had affections for me, but I didn't think he loved me.

I was so wet and I needed him. I squeezed his stallionhood and licked my lips. "I want you. Take me and make me yours."

He didn't need anymore motivation as he picked me up bridal style and carried me to my bed. He set me down and started kissing my neck. I shivered at the touch and he went further down to my collarbone, nibbling it and sucking.

He pulled off and looked my in the eyes. "I think it's a little warm in here, wouldn't you agree?"

Hey there everypony, just wanted to inform you all that this would've been out a lot sooner, but there was a bit of a shitstorm. What happened was that where Onyx was thinking that it'd be best if no one got too close to him and onward I was doing well and I had everything set just the way I wanted and keep in mind that this entire chapter was done on my phone, but when I was about to get to the sexy part I went to change a song on another app and when I went back to making this chapter, it had just refreshed on its own and all the work I did was lost, never to be seen again. I was soooooo pissed that I went outside and just kept punching a thick tree while swearing so much to make a sailor scared till there was a seven inch dent in the trunk of the tree. I had lost all desire to even attempt on making up the lost work till now. So sorry for making you wait because of my tantrum. Also, there are three references in this chapter, can you point them out.