Equestrian Horizon: The Elements of Chaos

Chapter 10

A massive airship began to approach the factory. Cloudsdale soldiers were at the ready, prepared to enter the hostage filled factory. Aboard the ship, was the rest, Michael, Seth, Chandler, Taylor, and Hunter.

“So what’s the deal!” said Taylor,

The leader of infiltration team spoke, “Approximately 30 minutes ago, CloudsDale Weather Factory was attacked!”

“By Who?” said Michael

“We don’t know” said the commander, “All we know is that they are using weapons we haven’t dealt with before.”

“What kind?” said Hunter

“Portable Fire Arms” said Commander

“Guns?” said Seth, “How the fuck do they have guns?”

“This world’s technology is fucking confusing,” said Chandler, “They don’t have cars but they’ve got fucking video games? I mean, is anyone else fucking confused as shit here?”

Everyone stared at him awkwardly.

“Anyways,” said Commander, “Why did you boys decide to tag along?”

“We have a friend in there. The least we can do is help him out of there.” said Hunter

“Hate to break this to you, but only Pegasi will be able to get in. Only one of you is capable of walking on clouds….”

Everyone looked at Seth, as if urging him to go in.

“Wait,” said “No! No I’m not going in!”

“You are the only one who can!” said Michael, “He would do it for you!”

“No he wouldn’t!” said Seth

“Look!” said Commander, “We don’t have time! There are civilians in danger in that factory! Now you can come if you want, but we need to go NOW! So what do you said! Are you in or out!”………

Brandon began to regain consciousness. His brain was throbbing and his limbs hurt. He was still regaining his strength. All he could do is listen in on the terrorists and play possum.

The youngest one approached the leader, “ Sir!”

“Yes?” said the leader

“Cloudsdale Militia is closing in on us! It’s only a matter of time until they’re knocking on our door steps!” said the young one

“Gary,” said the leader. He had a bit of a playful chuckle as he spoke, “Look I would like to bail as much as you do. But see the master…. The master, he’s not going to be so happy if we come home without bringing the good news.”

“But sir!” said Gary, “ This is getting out of hand. Alternate universes, rifts, timeline fractures. Do you even understand this shit? It’s too fucking much! What is the master even trying to achieve? What is his goal?”

The leader looked at Brandon, “Him.”

“Are we bringing him back?” said Gary

“Of course we are.” said the leader

“Then what’s with the whole factory thing?” said Gary

“To show THIS world we mean business.” said the leader

An impulse in Brandon kicked in. He jumped up and readied himself.

“Guess what? I’m back from the dead.” said Brandon

“Not for long.” the leader aimed a gun at Brandon

Brandon stepped back, “Raz…. Seek”

Five shadows instantly materialized into small cat like creatures. They rose and began to attack the terrorists. They scratched and clawed at them like a swarm of weasels taking down it’s prey. Brandon saw this as his opportunity and attacked the leader. Brandon pounded his hooves into the leader’s face. He fought until the leaders face was covered in bruises in blood. The table turned as the leader got the upper hand and threw Brandon against a wall. He struck Brandon’s face several times, but Brandon struck back at the the bloodied Stallion’s crotch. The stallion fell over in pain.

Brandon stood over him now, “Cheap shot? maybe. Effective? You bet your ass it is.”

Brandon felt the cold end of a gun barrel touch his head. He looked out of the corner of his eye and saw Gary, weeping in anger.

“Hey,” said Brandon, “Gary right?”

Gary swallowed. He felt an overcoming sense of fear rush down his spine. His fear forced him to comply. He nodded towards Brandon.

Brandon stood up slowly and tried not to alarm him, “Okay. Do me a favor and put the gun down.”

Gary slowly lowered the gun.

“Okay. Now breathe in deeply through your nose.” said Brandon

Gary breathed in deeply as Brandon look over his shoulder. A grin appeared on Brandon’s face.

“I just want you to know that I think we have achieved a break through with you and that I am so sorry for what’s about to happen to you.” said Brandon

Gary spoke, “What?”

A powerful revving noise sounded and the terrorist hover car smashed through the room. Gary fell weakened from the hit. Taylor’s head popped out of the vehicle.

“Wooh!” said Taylor, “That was fun as hell!”

Hunter’s head popped out as well, “Considering we just smashed through a weather factory and ended up in a room filled with sparkling rainbows….. Yeah I can say today was a pretty good day.”

“Thanks for the help guys!” said Brandon

“Yeah. We would have done a more discrete job. But this hover car is the only way we can get around.” said Taylor

Brandon walked on over towards Gary and and took the gun from his hoof. Brandon aimed the Gun at Gary.

“Hey Gary,” said Brandon

Gary looked at him

“You’re employment has just been terminated.” Brandon fired the gun.

“Well it’s not my favorite quote but it’ll do.” said Taylor “Quick Question…. How do we get out of here?”

Brandon, Taylor, and Hunter boarded the Militia airship, Along with the unconscious terrorist leader, as it got close enough to the factory to extract them. The guys hopped on and met the Commander at the briefing room. As they got there they had the terrorist leader sent towards the interrogation room.

“Well,” said the Commander, “Look who made it out alive. We thought we’d never get you out of that factory.”

“the tough part was finding you.” said Michael, “The factory is so fucking big that it would have taken forever to find you.”

“Luckily, said Chandler, “We had someone tell us where you last were.”

Chandler stepped out of the way and revealed Rainbow Dash and her dad standing right behind him.

“Well well well,” said Brandon as he walked up to the two rainbow pegasi, “Thanks you two. Your help means alot.”

“Oh it’s no big,” said Rainbow Dash

“No big? I was held at gunpoint. I think it’s a big.” said Brandon

“Hey!” said Brandon towards the Commander, “Soldier guy! Why is it that a couple of random terrorists are carrying hand guns while the equestrian army doesn’t?”

“Sir,” said Commander, “ This technology is still very new to us. We just now know how to use Blunderbusses. We still have trouble even using them.”

“Alright,” said Brandon, “Well, you guys are getting an upgrade. Courtesy of Brandon Incorporated.”

Hunter looked over at the Commander, “Sir, is there anyway you can take us back to Ponyville?”

“Of course,” said the Commander

“Wait,” said Brandon, “I’m gonna need a place to crash if I’m going to get to work with this equipment.”

Rainbow Dash jumped in, “You can stay at our place.”

“Dash,” said Dad in disagreement

“What?” said Dash, “Come on Dad. Brandon’s a pretty cool guy. Let him just stay for a while.”

“Sweetie I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’m out of a job right.” said Dad

“Not entirely,” said Brandon

“What do you mean?” said Dad, “In case you haven’t noticed, the entire weather factory is in ruins.”

“If I’m going to be mass producing weaponry for an entire militia, I’m gonna need an assistant.” said Brandon

“What are you saying,” said Dad

“I’m saying, Sir, would you like to help me upgrade an entire nation’s arsenal?” said Brandon,

“Well Mr. Brandon,” said Dad, “I would be honored to help you,”

Brandon shook Rainbow’s Dad’s hoof, “Alright why don’t you guys head on out. I’ll catch up with you in a few.”

“Alright,” said Rainbow Dash, “Don’t keep us waiting,”

“I won’t,” said Brandon

Brandon turned towards the rest of the group.

“Alright guys,” said Brandon, “Time to get down to business.”

“Where do we even start?” said Michael, “These last few days have been way to eventful,”

“Let’s start with assault on the factory,” said Brandon, “ The leader over there started talking about a “master”, a rift, and crazy alternate universe shit.”

“Universes?” said Seth in disbelief, “Are you sure you’re not going just a bit crazy bro?”

“Dude,” said Brandon, “Just three days ago we had hands to firmly place one on our dick while the other turned up the volume on the fucking Discovery Channel. You cannot begin to even question the possibilities of other realities out there.”

Taylor stepped up, “Well what do you say we do? I don’t exactly think there’s a reference guide to the universe.”

“Yeah I got that Jackass,” Brandon paused for a moment to think…

“Bingo!” said Brandon, “Hunter, Taylor, you guys head back to Canterlot and check out some books on us.”

“Us?” said Hunter,

“Yeah you know, The Elements of Chaos,” said Brandon, “Michael, Seth, you guys head back to Ponyville and do some research on any mystical creatures and strange weather patterns,”

“How come?” said Michael

“Don’t you think all these events are a bit…. It’s a bit of a coincidence that they’re all happening all of a sudden. Don’t you think? I think they’re all linked to each other.”

“You’re still chasing that theory?” said Taylor,

“Yes,” said Brandon, “And my search for what happened to NightFire is still going on of course.”

“Wait,” said Chandler, “What about me?”

“Oh you my friend,” said Brandon, “You’re going to have the most fun out of all of us.”

“ALRIGHT! WHAT IS IT!” Chandler yelled excitedly

“See that guy we just took to the interrogation room? You’re going to take care of him. I need you to beat every bit of information out of that guy. I need to know everything possible.” said Brandon

“Fucking yes!” Chandler bolted out of the room

“Chandler wait!” said Brandon as Chandler stopped immediately, “Keep in mind. There are no Human Rights anymore. So be creative, and chaotic.”

Chandler ran out of the room so fast he left skid marks on the floor.

Brandon turned back towards the group, “You guys ready?”

Everyone looked at each other and nodded,

“Let’s do this,”