The Bounty of Evil

Twilight groaned as she tried to read the SIM card but kept receiving static in place of an actual reading.

“Um you got anything yet Twi’?” Rainbow asked her friend in concern. Twilight merely turned around and glared at the cyan Pegasus who backed off shortly afterwards. As Twilight turned her attention towards the SIM card a sudden spark came from the card and a mini projection came out of the card.

“Listen I cant keep doing this, you know that.” Twilight was suddenly surprised on hearing a voice coming from the projector and it sounded a lot like Loose Lips. She looked closer and saw two figures in the video that she recognized instantly. Black Mask and Loose Lips but then another voice was heard and was coming from the mare.

“I’m sorry I don’t seem to remember giving you a day off or whatever the Tartarus other bosses give their workers. I’m giving you a simple task, you spy on The Penguin and I won’t let my guys break your legs. Does that seem fair?”

“Look do you have any idea what will happen if my boss finds out that I am doing this?”

“Does it look like I care Loose lips.”

“Umm… I don't know?  I mean you always wear that mask on so….” Before Loose Lips could finish Black mask used her magic to throw him to the brick wall.

“Are you trying to be a smartass with me?” Black Mask asked the coughing stallion.

“N-no ma’am. I-I’ll stick to my job okay?”

“Good boy.” The mare snorted as she gave one last kick to his ribs before trotting off.

“Wait!” Black mask turned around to the coughing stallion.

“What is it?” She asked.

“I’m curious…. just how old are you?” Sionis eyes widened at the stupid stallion.

“Eighteen, why.”

“What would you say if I asked you out for a date out on the town? We would go dancing, drinking and having the most wonderful…..” Before he could finish the statement he felt a hoof connect with his face and was sent flying.

“Just get back to The Final Offer idiot. I don’t need anymore of my time wasted.” Black Mask growled at the groaning stallion.

“Sure boss lady, but wait is that a no.” Loose Lips said and the video finally cut out without hearing Black mask saying “Idiot.”

“Well that solved one problem.” Twilight said as she tossed the card off to the side.

“Indeed darling now all we have to do is find this…. Final Offer and get aboard.” Rarity said as though it was as simple as getting an apple from Sweet Apple Acres.

“But who would know about where the Final Offer is though?” Twilight asked as the rest of the group thought about until Rainbow Dash thought of the perfect stallion that would know it.

“I know who would know.” She said as she have a grin.

“Who?” the whole group asked. Her gaze turned back to the stallion she just dropped down from her little perch as he was still trotting away.

“Be right back.” Was Rainbow Dash’s only response as she flew down. Loose Lips barely walked no more than a few feet from the tree he fell on when he felt familiar hooves pick him up.

“OH NO NOT AGAIN!” He yelled as Rainbow turned him around with a smile on her own face.

“Miss me big guy?”

“I told you. I don’t know anything.” Loose lips said as he was tired of being dropped.

“Hey lug head. Did you know that the one thing that makes me angry the most is when somepony is lying to me?”

“Um…..no.” as he said that he was punched in the face and Rainbow Dash dragged him back the group as they, especially Twilight, were wondering on what Rainbow Dash was doing.

“Dash what are you doing!” Twilight exclaimed

“I’m getting us information, besides we don't even need to go to Penguin now.” Rainbow said as she punched the stallion again.

“What are you talking about?”

“Oh come on Twilight we saw this guy and he was talking with Sionis, he could tell us where she is.”

“But still, you can't keep punching him like that, it is not right.” Twilight said as Rainbow rolled her eyes. She dropped the stallion who was covered in bruises and cuts from the punches and the earlier drop.

“Okay then egghead let's see what you can do.” Rainbow said as she walked by her, snorting frustrated as Twilight looked at the beat up thug.

“Look I’m sorry for what my ‘friend’ did to you but I need your help.” Twilight said as Loose Lips looked up coughing.

“For what I already told that crazy bitch over there that I don't know anything.”

“I need you to tell me where is Black mask.” Twilight demanded.

“Y-you think I’m ratting her out? You’re crazier than the gay pride parade over there.” Loose Lips said. Rainbow knew who he was talking about and flew over and gave him a hard right hook and knocked him onto a nearby wall.

“CALL ME THAT AGAIN BUCKER I DARE YOU!” She roared as Applejack and Rarity pulled her back.

“RAINBOW DASH WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!” Twilight asked demanded.

“Are you serious with me here? Why are you defending him? He’s a no good criminal.” Rainbow fumed at Twilight.

“Well you know what Dash, you’re starting to act like one yourself.” Twilight retorted which caused Rainbow’s eyes to widen at this revelation.

“I-I’m sorry girls. I just don’t know what got into me.” Twilight merely shook her head as she looked back to the thug who was now coughing up blood as Fluttershy was tending to him

“How is he Fluttershy?”

“Not good Twilight, if you want to ask him something do it now.” And with that Twilight went over and looked down to him.

“Please Loose lips I need to know, where is black mask?” Twilight asked, not in a demanding voice but a voice filled with sympathy. Loose lips looked at her with flickering eyes.

“Look ...even if I wanted to tell you I can't…. I don't know where she is. B-but I do know where Penguin is. He can tell you where Black Mask is at.” Loose Lips said. “H-he’s at The Final Offer. It’s a ship off the harbor but it’s really uptight with security and armed thugs. Sorry sweet cheeks but you ain’t getting on that old tin can.” He said with a small smile on his face.

“Oh and one more thing f-for the rainbow mane one…. You act just like her." he said as he went unconscious. Rainbow cocked an eyebrow at these words. Who did he mean by when he said You act just like her? Surely he didn’t mean Black Mask… or maybe he was referring to Lightning Dust. The thought didn’t exactly make her more cheerful but she pushed it aside for the moment.

“Well now we know where The Final Offer is, let’s go girls.” Twilight said as the group started to head for the harbor but Rainbow Dash stayed behind to look at the unconscious thug. Twilight noticed this and turned around. “Rainbow are you coming?” She asked her friend. This seemed to snap her out of what seemed to be a trance.

“Huh? Oh yeah. Just… thinking about something.” Rainbow said as she caught up with the rest of the group.

The group headed towards the north harbour, encountering minimal resistance but during the time Rainbow still kept on thinking on what Loose Lips said about her. Who was he referring to and…. why am I thinking about this so much? Rainbow Dash thought to herself as one certain name kept coming up in her mind. Deathstroke. No matter what happened it was always that one name that came up in her mind. It wasn’t that she hated Lightning Dust but instead it was the fact that she felt responsible for her becoming an assassin and if any of her friends got hurt it would be on her.

“How far is this stinking ship.” Rarity whined as the rest ignored her until Pinkie saw something off to the distance.

“That far Dashie!” Pinkie said as she started hopping towards the ship. The others just stood baffled by what they saw but just assumed it was just Pinkie being Pinkie. They soon arrived at a huge ship that was almost as long as the harbor itself it seemed.

“Okay so now we just fly up to it and… Twilight what the bu-” Rainbow started as Twilight pulled her back with her magic and then placed a hoof in her mouth. She used her free hoof to point out the snipers on top of the boat.

“Yea good luck getting past those snipers Dash.” Twilight said as she removed her hoof from Dash’s mouth.

“Alright Egghead what do you think we should do about it, huh.” Rainbow Dash asked as she thought she won the argument. Twilight put her hoof to mouth and thought about it. While she was thinking one sniper suddenly vanished. All of the Mane 6 stared up as each sniper vanished one by one. When the last one vanished a familiar yellow Pegasus flew down softly in front of them.

“Um… I took care of the snipers. I only knocked them out because I know where their nerve points are. Oh please don’t hate me!” Fluttershy squeaked as she covered her head with her hooves. The rest of the mane six just stared at her wide eyed until Rainbow Dash came forward.

“Are you kidding me, we don't hate you but you could have done that the whole time.” She said a little angry but understanding at the same time. She came up and hugged the scared Pegasus. “Its okay Fluttershy you did the right thing, those were bad ponies that would have hurted us if it wasn't for you.” Dash said as she gave a reassuring smile to Fluttershy which she smiled back.

“Umm I hate to ruin the moment here but we still need to get on that ship.” Rarity said. Both mares nodded and grabbed two of their friends and flew up to it. They soon landed in front of a set of metal double doors.

They walked through the doors to see two thugs carrying knives and they were both guarding a metal gate which was leading down the ship. One thug was a Pegasus Stallion and the other was a unicorn mare.

“Hey can I ask you a question.” the Stallion asked the mare who looked annoyed with him.

“For the last time no, Santa doesn't exist ”

“Yes he does! You’re just mad that he left you coal for Christmas.”

“Please that coal warmed my house for…. crap we got company.” The mare said as she used her magic to wield her knife. The stallion did the same but he placed the knife in his mouth. Rainbow just rolled her eyes as she moved towards the stallion, punching him square in the face while Rarity and Twilight dealt with the thug mare. As soon as both thugs were knocked out, Applejack used her lasso to tie up both of them while the stallion was still conscious he looked at the thug mare and said “This is what happens when you don't believe in Santa.”

“Oh do shut up.” The mare grumbled. The mane 6 continued through the boat and ran across a familiar metal friend.

“So I was right! It was from Penguin!” Twilight exclaimed.

“Gee like that’s a shock.” Rainbow said sarcastically. Twilight glared at her but smiled though. They soon came to a halt when they heard a coltney like voice over the speakers.

“Listen up you wankers, all of you better get below to the boiler deck fights. Come on down to place your bets and remember I don’t want to see you lots placing bets on yourselves because if I catch you. Hehehe well lets say it won’t be pleasant for you.”  The voice said. Twilight narrowed her eyes.

“I think I know who Penguin is now girls.” She said. They proceeded down towards the decks and soon found a giant room with a whole bunch of other thugs. They watched as two thugs that were in a big open arena looking room as they were fighting each other as the rest of the thugs were leaning on towards the railings above screaming and cheering to see blood spilled. And as Twilight looked she narrowed her eyes to see a figure standing above.

“Oy boys! We got some naughty mares here today! Proper naughty they are! And look if it isn't the elements of harmony! I think they deserve a proper welcome, don't you lads! ” A mare shouted to the crowd. They all cheered and soon the sound of electric hoofsteps were heard.

“You saved me a lot of time by coming here Elements.” A thick stallion’s voice called out to them. A big stallion with a big chest piece and gloves that sparked a little. “I’MA KILL YOU! Then I’ma jumpstart your hearts…. AND KILL YOU AGAIN!” The stallion jumped down to the arena which caused an electrical shock wave through the floor. The stallion then looked up to the crowd and yelled “ARE YOU READYYYY!!!!!!” the crowd of thugs cheered as the stallion looked at the mane six with a smug look as the mane six backed up into fighting position.

“Tell me, where is Black Mask?” Twilight demanded from the assassin but the stallion only laughed.

“HA I DIDN'T COME HERE TO TALK! I COME HERE TO KILL YOU HAHAHA!” he said as he pound his hooves together which cause sparks to fly out. Fluttershy then walked forward and tried to talk.

“Please, um, Mr. Electrocutioner  could you-”

“Shut up you dumb mare!” He shouted as he zapped the floor in front of her.

“But maybe you could-”

“I said shut up or are you to stupid to understand-” He started before he was kicked square in the jaw by Fluttershy who had a ,mad glint in her eyes. The stallion then hit the floor KOed as the crowd went dead silent as well as the rest of the mane six as they looked at Fluttershy who had full on anger in her eyes as she looked up towards the crowd and yelled

“WHICH ONE OF YOU SONS OF BITCHES WANT TO SHOW ME WHERE THE PENGUIN IS!” All the thugs just looked at one another and pointed towards two doors. The Mane 6 just trotted forward, Fluttershy staring down each of the thugs as they did so, and pushed open the door. Almost instantly a huge enforcer busted through the doors and knocked out Fluttershy instantly.

“‘Ello girls. We don’t take kindly to intruders ‘ere. Let’s show you what happens to them.” The enforcer was about to make a move when Rainbow grabbed his beard and threw him across the room with an angry glint in her own eyes.

“YOU MOTHER BUCKER!” She roared at the enforcer. The enforcer looked at her with a wide eyed but angry look.

“Well.....well, look what we got here lads. A gay pride parade wannabe.” The enforcer chuckled then turned to laugh. But that was before he felt a hoof connect with his face and sent him off to dream land. Rainbow snorted as she busted down the doors. The rest of them followed as Applejack carried Fluttershy on her back. until that point the group was dead silent as Twilight looked at Rainbow Dash who was staring forward. Twilight decided to talk to her.

“Hey Dash, are you….okay?” Rainbow then stopped to look at Twilight with a stern look.

“When we find her, I am going to make her pay.” Was all Rainbow said.

“Who?”

“Sionis, Because of her we now have hired killers trying to collect our heads and now we have to be in this Celestia forsaken place just to try and stop her!” Rainbow Dash roared at Twilight who backed off from her at this.

“This…. isn’t just about Sionis isn’t it? Rainbow what’s going on?”

“I-it’s Scootaloo. I-I don’t know what made her hate me but she’s been really distant with me a lot lately. I mean I promised to take her under my wing and now…. look I don’t wanna talk about it okay Twilight?” Rainbow said.

Twilight understood and nodded at her which made Rainbow smile. But as the continued to walk Twilights head starting hurting upon thinking of the name Sionis as flashes of her as a filly came to her head but the flash showed her with another filly and a faint voice could be heard in her mind “I….Love….You.” She shook her head and continued to meet with the group. They soon found Penguin in his office using what seemed to be a cattleprod on a stallion.

They also saw that Penguin was surrounded by his goons and another mare who was wearing a business suit.

“Oy Candy where were we love?” Penguin asked as he blew smokes into the sacred young stallions face.

“We were talking about little Albertio over here, hey baby, trying to convince his father of early retirement, he disagreed and called you a, lets see……. psychotic little bastard.” the mare finished as the penguin came up the stallion and punched him in the stomach.

“Now you best listen here Falcone, cause I am going to only going to say this once, what are you going to tell your father.” Penguin asked as he drew the cattleprod towards his face.

“W-We will get out of the weapon business, I promise I will make him do it.” The scared stallion said as the Penguin laughed.

“See, I hear your flippers flapping birdie but they ain’t making the sounds that I want to hear.” He said. He then poked the prod onto the scared stallion. He did this several times before he finally noticed the group of five mares in front of him.

“What! How the bloody Tartures did they get in her! Oy take care of them you bloody wankers  or I will take care of you, permanently!” The penguin ordered his thugs. Who charged them. Each of the Mane 6 that was conscious took on thug and made very short work of them as they broke bones and caused minor bruises. As Rainbow finished her thug she turned towards Penguin. The Penguin then looked at the angry mare as he raised his hooves up.

“Wait...Wait, hold on a bloody min….” before he could finish Rainbow grabbed and threw him violently towards the mirror causing it to shatter. As the penguin was coughing he tried to get up but he was pinned to the floor by Dash who was snorting full hatred towards Penguin.

“Black Mask put a bounty on our heads. WHERE IS SHE?!” Rainbow roared.

“I don't keep tabs of everypony with a grudge. No offense but you element bearers are not very popular in this town.” Penguin answered as Rainbow flipped him facing upwards and she started punching him in the face.”

“Don't lie to me bucker, we know you have been following Black Mask. So I am going to ask you again. Where...is...she!” Rainbow yelled as she punched him in the face over and over.

“Alright Alright ill tell you. Look I know where her safehouse is. It is at lacy towers but good luck trying to get in there its swarming with swat teams.” Upon hearing this Rainbow Dash chuckled.

“Are you stupid or something? Why would that be a problem?” Penguin looked at her and grinned.

“So you don't know do you then.” Was all he said before Rainbow heard the sound of flapping wings.

“Girls who missed a thu-” Rainbow started but felt something latch onto her hind leg and drag outside the room. The rest of the group was about to run out to help her when a Pegasus mare wearing a half orange and half black mask flew into them. Each mare tried to hit her but found their hooves twist at an odd angle before being knocked out. The Pegasus smirked underneath her mask as she trotted towards Rainbow who knew instantly who this was. The mare flicked her hoof and a blade appeared in it.

Before she could stab Rainbow with it the cyan blue mare punched her and managed to detach the blade and put on her instead. She sliced the rope and flew down into the small arena below. The masked mare followed suit but when she landed she also did a small roll as well. Rainbow, instead of tossing the blade aside, just walked around the mare as she replaced the missing hoof blade with another one.

“It appears our little game is over before it even begins.” The masked mare told her.

“I’m not playing games…. Lightning.” Rainbow said as she and Deathstroke took a stance..

“Why Dust? Why did you become an assassin? Is it because of what happened at the Wonderbolt Academy?”

“You wouldn't understand Dash.”

“Understand what! You're trying to kill me and my friends for just bits!”

“50 million bits Dash and no I am not doing this just for the money I’m doing this because I’m sick of letting my sister down. This time… I’m making her proud.”

“Wait… sister?” Before Rainbow could continue her question Deathstroke leapt forward with her hoof blade extended to it’s full length and aimed at Rainbow Dash’s heart.