Amaya Ever After

Written By: Cloudline Dasher

Chapter Five: Human Slayer

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The day seemed to have gone on forever. Rainbow Dash had taken the next week off for the vacation, which included today of all days. Being her usually speedy self, she had jumped the gun and had all her bags ready to go hours and hours before hoof. Once Amaya was finally out of work, and packed. They were both at the train station, yet again waiting for something.

Letting out a exaggerated sigh, Rainbow flailed about on the bench, “When is the train going to get here!”

“We've only been sitting here for five minutes, and we have another ten before the train is scheduled to arrive. Just be patient, Dash.” Amaya grinned, elbowing her friend gently.

Rainbow merely huffed, crossing her hooves. Her eyes immediately started to wander, desperate for anything to distract her mind. Rainbow instantly recognized one of her friends as she cut around the corner. Excited for a distraction, she jumped from her seat, “Twilight! What are you--”

Slowing to a stop, Dash studied the grimace on her Alicorn friend's face. She was about to ask what was the matter, but then her question was answered as a large draconequus rounded the corner right after her. Her pace once again picked up as she neared Twilight, “Discord, what did you do this time?”

Twilight immediately glared over to the draconequus and groaned, “This blow hard wants me to set him on a date with one of our friends.”

Dash let out a weak chuckle, and forced a grin, “W-what?! Do... do you mean like our group of friends, or just somepony around town?”

Rubbing the spot in between her eyes, Twilight calmed herself down by letting out a sigh, “One of the Elements of Harmony, yeah... Apparently, Discord thinks he's too shy to speak to a mare... But I highly doubt that. He has never cared about what anypony thinks before, but he insists that he can't just ask one of us out...”

Clearing his voice, Discord cut in, forcing his head in between Twilight's and Dash's, making both of them suddenly step back, “Ladies, ladies... That is exactly why I can't ask anypony out! It's certainly true I don't normally care about what you little ponies think, but if I'm to get a mare friend, I absolutely must, you see.”

Amaya watched the draconequus, leaving their luggage for a moment to intervene. Discord paused as a soft hand touched his arm, “It seems clear what you should do. If you want someone to know you care, then you must do something meaningful for them.”

Touching his clawed right lion hand to his chin, Discord hummed, “Something meaningful, huh?”

Snapping his fingers, a bouquet of flowers suddenly appeared. Discord got down on one knee, presenting them to Amaya, Twilight, and Dash. Amaya smiled warmly, using her hand to lower Discord's, “I'm afraid it isn't as simple as that. Take an interest in their life, and then do something nice accordingly.”

Shaking her head at Amaya, Twilight used her magic to pull Amaya's hand away from Discord, “Please, don't give him any ideas. He might do something ludicrous”

All of a sudden everyone stopped, their ears deafening as the train screeched to a halt. Rainbow darted over to the bags, calling to Amaya, “Finally! Let's go, Amaya!”

Walking toward her luggage, Amaya looked back, smiling to Discord, “Good luck, Discord.”

but the tall draconequus seemed deep in thought, which shocked even Twilight. Maybe he was serious about finding a mare friend. As they boarded the train, they could faintly hear Twilight, “Go back to Canterlot, maybe the Princesses can help you.”

Before Discord could answer, the doors came to a close. Rainbow led the way, pulling her ticket from one of her rolling bags and giving it over to a brown pony in a blue tux. The pony snapped a hole in it using a metal hole puncher in his mouth, before nudging the two along. Dash hovered in the air, shoving her luggage along with Amaya's into the carrier above the seats, “At least it isn't a public sleeper car.”

GGRruuumble.... Amaya's gaze jerked over to the source of the noise. Rainbow chuckled, her cheeks a faint pink, “Hehe... guess I forgot breakfast this morning.”

The train soon started moving, and Amaya smiled, “We have to be on this train for two nights, so we will have to head to the cafe car.”

Without another word, Rainbow trotted for the door, pulling a key from somewhere under her wing, “Let's go, I'm hungry. We can lock the door to our room while we're gone.”

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The cafe car seemed to be a tad more packed than the rest of the train. Rainbow and Amaya even had to go to a few more cars down to the second one just to find a seat. Luckily the second car seemed less packed, and they easily found a booth. Soon enough a waitress stood at their table, her horn levitating a pad and paper in front of her, “How may I serve you?”

They both ordered, and the mare was gone. Amaya glanced around the car as if checking for any familiar faces, but none caught her eye. She was about to turn her attention to Dash, but a brown pony caught her eye. He sat across the way from them, all by his lonesome. A newspaper hovered in front of his face. He wore a blue coat, with a green bow tie. Even though the stallion's features looked young, maybe the same age as herself, his eyes seemed aged. For the life of her, she had thought she had met him somewhere before. Then again, she still wasn't attuned to the small details on what the physical age differences were between ponies.

Her attention jerked back to Dash, as a cyan hoof touched her hand, “Amaya, listen...”

Rainbow pointed her hoof to the ponies that sat behind her, instantly hearing what one of them was saying, “Another murder happened last night. It was another human, just like last time.”

"Another one?" Amaya whispered to herself.

Amaya glanced over, to see the brown stallion glance over to the two mares talking, listening in to the conversation. Rainbow seemed to follow her gaze, but they soon returned their attention to the two mares as the other spoke, “Seems like somepony really hates that the humans are still in Equestria.”

“I hear it's a griffon.” The other whispered.

“Where'd you hear that?” The first mare asked, raising her voice in shock.

“Several ponies! Isn't it obvious?! Ponies wouldn't do those murders.”

“You're just being speciesist. None of the police suspects are griffons, so it's obvious its a pony!”

“S-seriously?”

“I hear there are a few humans on the train today.”

“I hope they don't get attacked...”

The two mares fell silent as their waitress came with their food. Instantly their conversation deterred to something far more pleasant. Once again glancing over, Amaya noticed the brown stallion return to his newspaper. Dash lowered her voice, “Why do you keep looking at that stallion?”

“He seems familiar, and he was interested in the mares conversation. Y-you don't think, he--” Amaya frowned, her heart speedily beating in her chest.

Rainbow Dash laughed, smiling, “We were interested too! They were awful loud after all! Besides, we weren't the only ones.”

Following her friends hoof, Amaya glanced across the car. All of them had overheard the conversation, and they even had their own newspaper, apparently checking out the story. With a loud clank, a couple of plates landed in front of them as the waitress smiled, “Enjoy!”

“Thank you!” Rainbow gleefully stated, her mouth watering as she gazed at the hay burger.

Amaya glanced down to her bowl of fruit, using a fork to fiddle around with a strawberry, 'I hope the murderer isn't on the train.'

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“AAHAHHHHHhh...!” Both Rainbow and Amaya jerked up in their beds, instantly glancing toward the door.

“What was that!?” Amaya asked, glancing over to her colorful friend.

“It's probably the murderer, and probably another victim!” Rainbow stated bravely, jolting over to the door.

Amaya extended her hand, grabbing Dash by her tail, “Wait! What if it's dangerous?”

Rolling her eyes, Rainbow used her forehoof to yank her tail out of Amaya's grasp, “The murderer is probably high tailing it out of there. We need to see who screamed and see if we can help!”

Without another word, Dash darted from the car and down the hall. Amaya got up, wrapping a robe around her body. She had been sleeping in her pink pajama shorts, with a tank top. Even if ponies were naked a good majority of the time, she still was reluctant to let them see her even in her pajamas.

Sticking her head out the door, Dash's tail vanished into the next car, toward the caboose. Ponies could be seen looking from their individual cars, but none had darted toward the scream as Dash had. Once Amaya reached the caboose, Dash frowned at her, “Took ya long enough!”

Without time to protest or reply, Dash shoved open the door to the caboose. Both of their eyes fought to see in the dark, but as they adjusted, they could barely see the cargo that filled the caboose. Amaya's eyes widened in horror as they fell to the floor. A human woman lay lifeless on the floor. Amaya panicked, turning to run, her foot slipping as she stepped in between the caboose and the other car. Dash reached out, pulling Amaya back into the caboose, “Careful! Look, I bet it isn't even real! No reason to get all panicky about.”

“R-rainbow!” Amaya reached out, but Rainbow was already halfway in. Amaya still fought to see, but then Rainbow paused at the body, “I-is she dead?”

Amaya watched as Rainbow Dash reached down toward the body, “You tell me!” Dash suddenly chuckled as she tossed something toward her. Amaya jumped as something thudded against the floor at her feet.

“Dash!” Reaching down toward the item, Amaya picked it up, “A plastic arm?”

Rainbow shook her head, laughing loudly, “Yeah, it's just one of those new human poniquins!”

“Then who screamed?” Amaya asked, stepping into the car.

Both of the friends jumped as the door slammed closed behind Amaya. Amaya jerked around, only seeing the closed door. She rushed over, trying with all her might to open it.

“Try all you want, my lovely pet.” A female voice sounded through the darkness.

“D-dash?” Amaya stuttered, turning around with her back against the caboose door, but to no reply.

Amaya's eyes turned downward as she faintly saw the shadowy outline of Rainbow's unconscious body. At least, Amaya hoped that was all that was wrong. Once again the voice sounded through the darkness, “You humans are so easy to lure, but I have to admit, I never expected you to come on the first try.”

“W-who're you?” Amaya stated, her voice defying her, 'I must stay calm... I need to get Dash out of here!'

“I'm the human slayer. It has a nice ring, doesn't it?” The voice giggled, surprising Amaya at how innocent the laugh sounded as it reverberated against the walls.

Amaya remained still as the sound of hooves tapped against the flooring, getting louder as they neared, “My dear human, could you tell me your name? I like to know my victims names before I kill them.”

Swallowing in disgust, Amaya tried the door knob once more, but it only resulted in failure, “I wont give you the pleasure of knowing my name!”

“Tsk tsk... And to think I'm always gentler with the ones who cooperate, but your unwillingness will just make this all the better.” The mare stated calmly, amusement apparent in her voice.

The shadowy outline of the mare came into view, and Amaya lurched forward, trying to tackle the mare. The mare laughed as Amaya fell into nothing and collided with the floor, a mere few inches away from Rainbow. Amaya reached out, shaking Dash's hoof, “Rainbow! Wake up!”

“It's no use my dear. A simple sleep spell will keep her out for the entire night! However, by then, you will be dead.” As the mare came closer, an object hovered in the air, illuminated in a faint yellow glow. The moonlight that poured through the tiny window on the door revealed the object faintly as a small dagger.

As the dagger raised in the air, Amaya shielded herself with her hand, “N-no... don't do this!”

No reply came and the dagger came swooping down.

BANG!! Moonlight poured into the caboose, shedding light on the mare. Her body shrouded in a cloak. The mare's eyes widened in shock, “How'd you break my door spell?”

No answer was given, instead, the stallion merely smiled, “And here I thought I'd be welcome with open hooves.”

Stepping away from the stallion, the mare's magic levitated a box full of items at the stallion, “Take that!”

A chuckle resonated through the caboose, the stallion stepped off to the side. His own horn illuminated a dark blue as he levitated several crates up in the air. The mare jumped in the air, landing near the back of the caboose, “Next time my lovely pet, but for now, farewell!”

“Hold it!” The stallion yelled, but it was too late. The caboose door swung open and the mare jumped. Before the mare hit the tracks, her horn glowed a bright white before the mare disappeared altogether.

Amaya hesitantly grinned, pushing herself up off the floor, “Thank you... you saved us.”

For a moment, the stallion stood there looking at her. He almost seemed reluctant to reply, but within an instance, his blank expression turned into a calm smile, “Let's get you and your mate back to your car, shall we?”

“M-mate? S-she's not...” Amaya blushed, luckily it was too dark for the stallion to see.

“You coming?” The stallion asked, already using his magic to levitate the unconscious Rainbow Dash onto his back.

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In a matter of minutes, the three were back to Amaya and Dash's private car. That stallion used his magic to gently lay Rainbow on her bed, covering her up with a faint tan blanket. Amaya rubbed her arm nervously, averting her gaze, “I can't really thank you enough.”

The stallion hesitated once more, but soon answered nonetheless, “No need madam, I'll just be going now. Someone needs to warn the driver of what has transpired.”

“Can I at least get your name before you go?” Amaya smiled, giving the rather familiar stallion a smile, “Mine is Amaya.”

The stallion paused at the door, glancing back to her and giving a short bow, “My name is not important, but I am honored to know yours.” After getting back up from his bow, the stallion slowly closed the door, “Have a good day, madam. Take good care of your mare friend.”

Amaya's cheeks fared up, her eyes widening, “S-she's not my mare friend!” She could hear the stallion chuckle as he made his way down the hall.

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Sunlight poured in through the blinds, making Dash shield her eyes with her forehoof. She groaned before pushing herself up and off of the bed. Her head pounded, followed by a loud ringing in her ears. It was as if she had spent the entire night drinking and now had a hang over. She groggily glanced over, noticing Amaya wasn't anywhere to be seen. As she blinked, the events of the previous night recapped in her mind. Her eyes widened in panic, “Amaya!”

Forgetting her pain, Rainbow jumped from her bed and out of the car. As soon as she burst through to the next car, several ponies watched the disheveled frantic mare. Rainbow slowed her pace, but kept going, scanning each car for her friend, 'how could I let that Unicorn get me?! If Amaya's hurt...'

The next door opened wide with a push of her hoof, and Rainbow entered the cafe car. Her eyes instantly fell onto Amaya and she fought to keep the moisture in her eyes, “Amaya!”

Amaya looked over, smiling gently to Dash, “How are you feeling?”

“Fine, but I--” Rainbow paused as she neared, noticing that someone else was sitting across the table in the same booth with her. She pointed at the stranger, before she glanced back to Amaya, “Who is he?”

“He... kind of saved us yesterday, Dash...” Amaya calmly stated, patting the seat next to her for Dash to sit down.

Rainbow scooted in next to Amaya, forcing a smile at the stranger, “The names Rainbow Dash, but most just call me awesome. I seem to get that a lot, if you know what I mean?”

“Dash, you're something else, you know that?” Amaya giggled, making Dash's cheeks redden faintly.

She shook it off and turned her attention back to the stallion, “So, what's your name?”

“As I told your beautiful companion, my name is not important, but if you need to call me by something, call me Cord.” The stallion smirked, using his magic to levitate his cup of coffee to his lips.

Rainbow's eyes narrowed, glaring daggers at the stallion. It just seemed a tad bit too convenient. They see Discord, and then a day later a pony shows up with a name like that. Clearing her voice, Rainbow raised her brow, “So mister... Cord... caused any chaos lately?”

The stallion blinked in confusion, smiling as he looked at Rainbow, “Not really, madam Dash. Order is my forte, not chaos.”

“Really now?” Dash raised her brow. If her gaze could shoot laser beams, the stallion would have two holes in his head.

Nudging her friend in the arm, Amaya smiled, “He's apparently a soldier in Canterlot. Isn't that amazing? He says he works for Princess Celestia directly.”

Crossing her hooves, Dash slouched in her seat, “is that so?” Dash let out a huff, 'liar!'

Mr. Cord sat his coffee back down, crossing his hooves on the table, “Yes, for the longest time I've worked for the Princess. I don't want to give too many details however. In my line of work, secrecy is key, and I've already told you lovely ladies far too much.”

Rainbow fought to keep her appearance calm, but her mind was yelling out, 'of course you don't want to give details! You're Discord in disguise! You evil maniac! What?! You think since Amaya gave you a couple nice words, you can just come and woo her? Ain't happenin' buddy!'

“Speaking of professions, I deeply respect all the Elements of Harmony. You mares are amazing beyond belief, not to mention our newest Princess. I also hear you're nearing your goal to becoming one of the wonderbo--”

Bang! The table rattled as Rainbow slammed her hooves down, startling everyone within earshot. Her eyes burned in rage, “How about you just give it up, Discord!?”

“D-discord?” The stallion looked at her in utter confusion.

“Oh don't act dumb! Using a name like Cord? Knowing about the Element's of Harmony, even about me and the Wonderbolts?! Discord! Its pathetic, nopony is going to like you if you pretend to be something your not!”

Amaya gently placed her hand on Rainbow's shoulder, smiling nervously, “Dash, I don't think--”

“I'm going back to our room! If you're smart, Amaya, you'll stay away from this guy!” Dash huffed, pointing her hoof at the stallion, heading toward the exit of the car.

Rainbow was out of sight, before Amaya could even get up out of the booth. She was about to chase after her friend, before she was gently stopped by magic around her wrist. Cord had a look of regret as he frowned, “I fear I may have misled your mare friend. If it helps, I'll tell you my name. My name is Cordial Blaze, and you can speak with the Princesses if you like. They all know me.”

“C-cordial Blaze?” Amaya blinked, knowing for a fact she knew that name. Suddenly, it clicked in her mind, kicking herself for not realizing it sooner. Amaya left the car, chasing after her friend.

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Once Amaya got to the car, Dash was sitting next to the window, her gaze scanning out over the terrain. Canterlot could be seen in the distance as the train ride made its way around and toward Neighagra. Amaya sat down across from her friend, “Dash, he wasn't Discord.”

Dash glared at Amaya out of the corner of her eye, before looking back out at Canterlot, “He sure has you fooled.”

“You know how I said he looked familiar yesterday, when he was in the booth across from us? Well...” Amaya faintly grinned, chuckling, “I remembered where from, when he told me his full name. After you ran, he said his name was Cordial Blaze.”

Rainbow blinked, also recognizing the name. It was enough to pull her away from her anger, and into curiosity. Amaya nodded, continuing, “Cordial Blaze was the Captain of the Royal Guard before Shining Armor. He was the one that helped train Twilight's brother. Twilight showed us a picture, remember?”

Opening her mouth and closing it, Rainbow was at a loss for words. She slouched in her seat, her legs dangling off the end, feeling worse than ever now. Dash hesitated before she finally spoke, “And I just totally made an ass of myself... didn't I?”

“You sure did.” Amaya giggled, smiling at her friend, “It's okay though. After your outburst, he just seemed worried.”

Jumping from her spot, Dash made her way to the door, “I guess I should go apologize to him.”

“Dash, wait.” Amaya said plainly.

The prismatic mare paused, glancing over to her friend, “Yeah?”

“Would it have been so bad if it was Discord?”

Huffing, Dash let out a short snort, “Yes! He's always causing trouble, and I figured he was trying to get at you since you were nice to him yesterday!”

Averting her gaze, a faint crimson formed in Amaya's cheeks, “So you were trying to protect me?”

Turning her eyes toward the door, Rainbow's cheeks flared, “Y-you're my friend, and Discord is... well, he's Discord...” Dash hesitated, not sure if she was even making sense, “He's just not good for you, okay!”

Rainbow took a few steps toward the door, her hoof pausing on the door knob as Amaya spoke once more, “Thank you for always looking out for me.”

Falling silent, Dash turned the knob, her cheeks were searing with heat. She was about to say something, but her embarrassment wouldn't let her. With a split minute decision, Dash jolted out the door, and to the next car.

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Taking it as slow as she could possibly go, Rainbow made sure to give her time to calm down, but from the heat of the moment, instead of anger. The anger she felt had long since vanished, but now it was Amaya's words that played in her mind, 'Thank you for always looking out for me.' as soon as it did, her cheeks flared back to life once more, her eyes falling down to the flooring.

“Madam Rainbow Dash?”

Rainbow jumped, looking up, realizing that her steps took her to her destination before she had even noticed. Perking herself up, Rainbow attempted to collect herself before turning to the stallion, “Look I...” Rainbow coughed into her hoof, averting her eyes, “I think I might owe you an apology...”

“No need, you're already forgiven.” The stallion chuckled, smiling to the mare.

Dash hung her head, feeling even worse now. After a few moments of awkward silence, her ears perked up as she glanced to the stallion, “Hey, can I ask you a question?”

Cord simply nodded, using a hoof to motion Dash to take a seat. Sitting down across from him, Dash asked, “You knew about the Elements of Harmony, I thought that was a need to know thing?”

“It's true I used to be Captain of the Guard, but since that place was given to someone younger, I do freelance work, and do any important jobs that Celestia hires me for. I get a lot of information through her.” Cord simply stated, sipping at his coffee once more, clearly it had been refilled since Amaya and her had left.

“Wait, are you an undercover cop?! That's so cool!” Rainbow beamed, her wings flaring out.

Spitting and sputtering, Cord coughed on his coffee, flailing his hooves, “Not so loud!”

Scooting closer to the table, Rainbow lowered her voice, using a hoof to hide her mouth from prying ears, “So, are you undercover for a special job?”

Mr. Cord glanced about, leaning in, “I'm actually here to catch that human killer.”

“That is so wicked!” Rainbow yelled out, drawing in unwanted attention.

Sighing at the loudly obnoxious mare, Cord cleaned some spilled coffee from his blue jacket, “Now, miss Dash, may I ask you a question?”

“I suppose its fair. You just gave away your secret after all!” Dash beamed as if she was a little filly and her friend just spilled the beans about a secret stash of wonderbolt comics.

“Did you know that Amaya has affections for you?”

Rainbow fell silent, her wings suddenly twitching at her sides. Her ears twitched slightly and stiffened, “W-why do you say that?”

After cleaning his jacket, Cord closed his eyes as he lay the napkin on the table. He softly grinned, as he cracked open his eyes, staring at his coffee, “I teased her a few times calling you her mare friend. I do that to everyone I meet, just part of my personality I suppose, but she reacted strongly every time.” Chuckling, Cord looked up, connecting his gaze with Rainbow's, “I have seen many reactions when I do that, so I've learned when there are feelings there.”

Dash's gaze broke away from Cord's, and she could see him in her peripherals, getting up from the booth. She looked up to the stallion, “Where are you going?”

Smiling at the young mare, Cord bowed his head, “I've taken far too much of a lovely mare's precious time. You should go see your future mare friend.”

Averting her gaze, the hair on Dash's head stood on end, her cheeks flaring, “She's not my--”

but as she looked toward where Cord had been standing, he was nowhere to be seen. She jumped up from the booth, but all she saw were ponies that she had never seen before, eating meals and going along with their business.

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It was slowly starting to get dark once more. Canterlot was just a tiny speck on the side of what looked like a small hill in the background. They would be arriving in Neighagra in the morning, and it was off to bed for the two of them. Rainbow just slept in the nude, so it didn't take much prep time, but for Amaya, she was off to the bathroom to change.

The door clicked open, and closed as Amaya entered, a robe wrapped around her body. Dash averted her gaze, “I uh... why do you always wear a robe out everywhere?”

Hanging her robe on a hook, Amaya crawled into her bed that ran parallel with Dash's, “I'm just not comfortable around naked ponies all day... that's all... it makes me feel naked too...”

Dash sat up, glaring at her friend, confused, “I don't understand, then why do you always take your robe off around me?”

Amaya averted her gaze, hiding her blushing face from Dash, “It's easy to be around you. You don't care about what people look like and you're so laid back. I really love being around you, I feel so calm. I'm not even like that around Jade...”

Looking over to Amaya, Rainbow stared into her friend's green eyes. She was contemplating confessing her feelings to her, but the nervousness overwhelmed her, 'what if Cord was wrong? I can't just confess because he thinks she has feelings for me.'

“W-what's wrong, Dash?” Amaya grinned, confusion on her face.

Dash suddenly shook her head, clicking off the light from the pull cord, before laying down, “Good night, Amaya, we should get some sleep for tomorrow.”

Amaya nodded, laying down and pulling the tan blanket over her body. Rainbow sighed, closing her eyes and whispering low enough for only herself to hear, “I really love being around you too... Amaya...”

Author's Note

I liked this chapter, but I was also unsure about it. I wasn't entirely sure where I was headed with it, but needed a way to introduce the human slayer. Discord will probably have some minor appearances, maybe even his own herd, but I doubt he'll have any major rolls.

Anyway, I hope everyone liked the chapter!