Equestrian Horizon: The Elements of Chaos

Chapter 11

“You know what’s my favorite part about wrenches?” said Chandler

The terrorist leader looked up as he slowly regained consciousness tied to a chair. A sense of fear struck him quick. It was as if he knew Chandler and what he was capable of.

“They can be used for both fixing and breaking,” Chandler spoke as beat a wrench between his two hooves.

The terrorist began to quiver more and more. He looked around himself. He was surrounded by enough torture devices to make a madman cry. The room was dark. He knew he was on the Militia airship.

“In this case,” said Chandler, “We’re going to start by BREAKING your will to live.” he slung the wrench over his back and made a childish smile, “Sound fun?”

“Fuck you!” said the terrorist

“Oh. You got an attitude. I like that.” said Chandler, “What’s your name?”

There was a pause. The terrorist said nothing. Chandler grew a sense of excitement, as if he were going to enjoy what he was about to do. He approached the terrorist pegasus. He readied the wrench. The pegasus grew with fear.

“I’m going to ask you one more time. What is… YOUR FUCKING NAME!” said Chandler

The pegasus began to cry. He couldn’t control his fear anymore. He knew what was coming. Chandler swung the wrench and hit the pegasus across the face. the terrorist led out a blood curdling cry as blood dripped from his face onto the metallic ground.

“Erts Lierm,” mumbled the terrorist.

“What?” said Chandler

“My name is Liam you sick fuck!” said the terrorist

“Liam?” said Chandler

Liam nodded.

“Kind of an Oddly human name isn’t it?” said Chandler. He began to pick up on the customs of the world and could easily begin to see through lies.

“W-What are you talking about?” said Liam

“I’m just saying. Every resident from this world has a name like Velvet Sunshine or some kind of Bullshit like that. You however…. Oh you’re something else. I’ve got the feeling that you’re not telling me something important Liam. Are you trying to hide the truth behind some bullshit assassin organization? Or are you just the kind of fucking psychopath that likes shooting up factories? That’ll be a first I’ll tell you that.” said Chandler

Liam shook in fear and pain, “Look Mr. Chandler I don’t…..”

Chandler kicked Liam’s seat back. Liam was now laying down on the floor, “ENOUGH WITH THE BULLSHIT!! TELL ME THE TRUTH!”

Liam began to cry, “What.. What’s make you think I’m bullshitting you?”

“Two reasons,” said Chandler, “You obviously know what “Bullshit” and “Fuck” mean, and….” Chandler stepped back, “You know my name.”

Liam said nothing. Chandler walked back to the table and picked up a water canteen and a towel. A look of fear dawned on Liam’s face.

“No please no!” cried Liam

“Oh! So you know what this is?” said Chandler, “Funny thing. When I asked the Commander for this stuff, he was….. confused. He said that this such method of torture is very new to them.” Chandler approached Liam, “It wasn’t a surprise to me.”

He put the towel on Liam’s face. Liam began to cry even more yelling, “No! Please! Stop!”

“Liam! You can make it stop! All you have to do is talk!” said Chandler, “So what’s it going to be?”

………

Hunter and Taylor……..

It was early in the morning. The sun had just barely begun to peak and Taylor and Hunter were already up in the Canterlot library. Twilight had gone with them to see how she could help. What with her knowing the entire complex inside and out, she would prove to be a valuable asset to the mission.

“Hey guys!” said Twilight enthusiastically, “I think I found something!”

“What is it,” Taylor said

Twilight plopped an enormous book on the table, “It’s called ‘Journey into Chaos’. It’s a journal Starswirl the Bearded wrote during the dark ages. Somehwere along the time Equestria was founded.”

Taylor examined the book, “You think this book’s got the answers?”

“Wouldn’t hurt to check it out.” said Hunter

Taylor opened the book. For the first half, he read nothing more than Starswirl’s stories of him searching for some ancient gardens of some sort. The pages went on about how the lonely unicorn treaded through forests, jungles, and deserts to find these mystic gardens. The entries went on about how is adventure went on for nearly a decade.

It’s been 8 years since I last saw home. 8 years since I have rested in my bed without a single care in the world. I have searched high and low for the Gardens of The Leviathan but have had no look. I believe that the supposed Elements of Chaos lie buried in these ruins. The elements that brought fear to ponies upon mention. This is my goal. I have heard about the power of these creations. These gems could be the key to protecting all of Equestria! But are just as capable of bringing it to it’s knees.

“Gems?” said Hunter, “I thought WE were the Elements of Chaos,”

“You are,” said Twilight, “And at the same time…. You’re not.”

“What do you mean?” said Hunter,

“Well..” said Twilight, “Look. There’s difference between the Elements of Chaos and the Spirits of Chaos. You guys are the SPIRITS of Chaos. The only ones capable of wielding the Elements of Chaos. I know when you got the news about who you were, the presentations was a bit….. rushed.”

“Yeah no kidding,” said Taylor, “We were in and out in minutes.”

“The reason you guys are the Elements is for something much bigger though. Princess Celestia said that some pony else wants the Elements.” said Twilight

“What?” said Taylor

“When we got back, the Princess said that the assault on the factory might have been more than just a meaningless attack. She believes that the criminals were hunting you guys down to retrieve those Elements.”

“Damn,” said Hunter, “Three days here and we’ve already got a bounty on our heads.”

Everypony looked at each other in silence. Taylor looked back down at the book and proceeded to read more.

After many years of searching I have finally reached the Gardens of the Leviathan. The ruins are composed of nothing more though than discarded statue arms and legs. There is an enormous head that lies around with no body. There are a couple of works of architecture scattered around the compound but what really has surprised me is the writing. The civilization that built this appears to have had some sort of ancient writing. I shall try to decipher it as soon as possible.

Taylor flipped the page

According to my research it appears that these gardens are more than just gardens. They are gateways. Into other universes. The gateways are currently closed and won’t open for another 1000 years. Precisely 1000 years from today, November 13, year 1000! It appears that. Upon the passing of each year. A massive storm builds up and forms to eventually create a torrential hurricane, strong enough to open the gateways. However. I checked the math. And It appears that the gateways are too unstable. So unstable that they can send out energy any where across the world and create temporary Rifts that can pull any pony out of their reality and place them in another or even an entirely new world, as well as erase certain traces of their existence. As for the Elements of Chaos; I have found the vault they are located in. Tomorrow I will uncover their secrets, and bring them back home.

“Weird storm?” said Hunter, “Didn’t Brandon mention something about a weird storm?”

Taylor looked up, “He was linking the storm with the strange disappearance of Rainbow Dash’s brother….” His eyes widened, “Shit. Twilight do you know where Rainbow Dash is?”

“She’s staying over at her father’s house with Brandon.” said Twilight

“Go find her and ask her if she remembers the exact day her brother disappeared.” said Taylor

“Got it,” Twilight ran out the doors and into the hallway as fast as she could,

Taylor went on to the next page

It appears that the Elements of Chaos contain more power than I thought. Even I don’t know what they are capable of. I have discovered that the Elements can only be used by six chosen wielders. When these wielders come into contact with one another for the first time, they will awaken a powerful force that is nearly impossible to stop. This force is known as Gryphon. A powerful hellish creature that wants to hunt down the wielders to use the Elements and awaken the Leviathan. Which is currently where I am standing on. The ruins are composed of an entire body of a 100,000 year old monster that can tear open gateways into other Timelines and affect this one’s outcome. That’s where these gateways come in. They’re not doorways that just open. They’re parts of the Leviathan briefly coming back to life. But the Leviathan only remains alive for the remainder of the storm. Which is why Gryphon needs the Elements. To resurrect his master.

“So,” said Hunter, “I’m assuming Gryphon is the ones who’s been sending those things to get us.”

“It’s all falling into place now.” said Taylor

“And I think that’s why the terrorists came to the factory, “ said Taylor, “They might have been working for Gryphon!”

“Since when are mortals given the responsibilities of resurrecting and evil beast.” said Hunter

“I’ve seen it in plenty movies,” said Taylor

“Name one,” said Hunter

“Helllraiser,” said Taylor as looked back at the book

I have taken the Elements and hid them. For they must never be found. I am not disclosing their location in this journal for I fear that it will be found. So I leave it at this. Do not search for the Elements. Even if Gryphon finds the wielder they are useless to him without the Elements.

Hunter began to breathe heavily, “Other Universes? Ancient Creatures?” He fell back, “Why… WHY DID WE FUCKING GO TO THAT DEALER!!! WHY DIDN’T WE JUST STAY HOME!”

“Bro Calm down,” said Taylor

Hunter began to control his breathing a bit more, “Sorry. I… I just lost it. It’s a bit much to take in right about now.”

“Look I get it,” said Taylor, “But yelling isn’t going to solve anything.” Taylor looked back at the book, “So it seems that this Leviathan isn’t going to be showing up anytime soon. However, someone wants those Elements. And I say, We should relieve them ourselves.”

“What?” said Hunter,” I’m the insane one here and even I think that’s a bad idea! This Starswirl guy said that he hid them for a reason.”

“But he probably didn’t know what we were capable of.” said Taylor, “We’ve fought off Gryphon’s little army twice.”

Hunter stood up, “The first time we got lucky. The second time ended up with Brandon being knocked out and Michael nearly being hospitalized!”

“Look. The Elements are built to protect. Starswirl said it here. If we find them, we may have enough fire power to take Gryphon down.” said Taylor

“You’re basing this all on a ‘Maybe’!” said Hunter

“It’s more of an educated guess.” said Taylor, “As for Nightfire’s disappearance…. This might be able to help us. I believe Nightfire didn’t die, rather he was sent into another universe.”

Hunter poor his hooves on the table, “Do we even fucking know what different universes are?”

Taylor looked through the book, “There’s gotta be something….. Ahh! Here it is!”

For a long time I have believed in Alternate Realities. I’ve been fascinated by the idea of there being one Reality where I had oats for breakfast, and another way I skipped all of the morning preparations and went on with my day. The idea of such a thing has filled me with so much curiosity, that it brought my focus into these gateways. Using the ancient writings and studying the gateways I have been able to draw a conclusion. Many theorists have believed that there is an infinite amount of universes. They are wrong. Well somewhat wrong. The way this works is simple. For each living there are six realities that have defined features to them. For Example: In this Reality, I am a wizard, however, There could also be a Reality in which I am an archeologist. Six realities for each living thing. And since there is an finite amount of life in the universe, that means that there is an infinite amount of universes. These are what we call Timelines.

“Wait,” said Hunter, “This makes sense now! And I think we’re closer to cracking the mystery.”

Taylor closed the book, “Starswirl said that the rifts could be anywhere. Nightfire could have been the one to get sucked up into a void. ”

“Well what are we doing just sitting around?” said Hunter, “If the Elements themselves can bring back a powerful apocalyptic beast. Then they sure as hell can open up one of the Gateways to find Nightfire! Not only that, but we can also take down Gryphon and finally get a good night sleep!”

“There’s one problem bro!” said Taylor, “Nightfire could be anywhere. across the span of Realities!”….

“So To Do List:” said Hunter, “Find the Elements to take down Gryphon, and retrieve a lost pegasus.”

Michael and Seth……

Seth and Michael chose to relax for the rest of the day with Fluttershy, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie. They had gone to a small restaurant in Ponyville. Michael had gone over to the bar to get the drinks as Seth began telling one of his stories.

Haha,” laughed Rarity, “You’re kidding right?”

“No seriously,” said Seth, “The guy walked into the kitchen, grandma’s giving birth for the fiftieth time, The chinchilla is still sodomizing the waiter and…”

“Are you telling that story again?” said Michael as he walked back to the table with the drinks.

“Hey come on.” said Seth, “It’s a very special story. It was my first day of work.”

“Uhuh,” Michael passed the drinks out on the table and sat down, “So… Crazy day yesterday huh?”

“You have no idea,” said Pinkie

“It seems to me that recently the entire world’s been trying to kill us.” said Seth

“Didn’t have problems like these back home right?” said Michael

“So what’s your story Michael?” said Rarity

“What do you mean?” said Michael

“You know,” Rarity put her drink back on the table, “What did you do back in your world?”

“Well,” Michael sat back in his chair, “I was a student at a university. Needed tuition because fuck my parents. And I met Hunter who told me he could help me make some money.”

“Did he?” said Fluttershy

“He sure as hell did!” yelled Michael in excitement

Rarity laughed, “Well what about you Seth?”

“Uhh..” said Seth, “I grew up with Hunter for the most part. Hunter chose to quickly get in the drug business and run off with extra spending money, while I decided to back him up no matter what. What can I say, bros all the way. We ended up getting into some trouble and developed a rep.”

“I’m assuming this is how all of you met.” said Fluttershy

“You guessed it,” said Seth, “Hunter needed a team to pull off a heist and well, we got that team. Brandon was the stealthy one, Chandler was the Psycho, Taylor was the brains, Michael was the wits, Hunter was the trickster, And I was the eye in the sky.”

“Seth wanted to be the least involved when the crap hit the fan,” said Michael

“Luckily, the heist was successful!” said Seth as he raised his glass and took a sip.

“So are we ready to head to the library and get to investigating?” said Michael

Seth slammed his glass on the table, “Hell yeah we are!!”