Gods of a Different Kind

Interruptions

        I felt dread overtake me, as if all was lost before it had even began. Does this mean-?

        "TELLUS"

        "Yes Celestia, what is wrong?"

        "Many beings have entered this realm again, but this time..."

        "Something is with them?"

        "...Yes."

        "ENOUGH STOP THE BATTLES" My sudden outburst stopped all the current battles, it had been nearly the entire day since the matches had begun. But more important things were at hand. "A powerful force has entered this world, I would like all able bodied soldiers to report to your designated captains for orders. Remember your training, for your loved ones lives are at stake."

        "Come Celestia, we have business at hand..."

        ***

        I repeatedly tapped my fingers on the makeshift table I had been given, the cling of metal sounding throughout the cabin. Celestia and I had done everything in our power to make the train go faster, but the power of gods can only go so far. We were closing in on ponyville at an alarming speed, although not fast enough for my liking. We could already be there with Celestia teleporting magic and my natural speed. But we needed Celestia's royal guards in case of an emergency. Celestia was more important then myself, she was the co-ruler of Equestria and goddess of the sun. But her magical prowess was sorely needed as the disturbance in the Everfree forest was even stronger then when I had shown up.

        Luna had stayed behind to keep the occupants of Canterlot under control in case the worst case scenario happened. I spent the time trying to create new soldiers. I attempted to create different golems with the "spare" metal on the train. So far it had been fruitless with the only "successful" golem soon dying from lack of power to sustain its life. It seems that metal golems require more energy then stone. Interesting.

        "How much longer Celestia?" I growled, she had sent the message to the elements to mobilize not long ago, they were supposed to meet us at the train stop.

        "Within the minute brother. Now I urge you to calm down. Surely this cannot be worse then those undead?"

        I was surprised Celestia had said such a thing, out of everyone I believed her to understand the severity of the situation.

        "Sister, do you not understand what is going on?" I said calmly.

        She seemed surprised by the question, but she answered quickly. "Yes, but there were fewer beings then last time. And some less noticeable, surely it cannot be as serious as you say?"

        I sighed, suppose I need to explain this to her. "Sister, Dead Wind likes to capture places with as little work as possible. Now that his undead have failed he will likely send in one of his demigod children. Along with their slaves of war. His children are cruel, and will kill without hesitation. Those undead were the work of one of his children. His children can take our dead and turn them against us. This is the most serious threat to Equestria to date. Surely you understand?"

        "I do brother, thank you for clarifying things."

        "Anytime" I grumbled, continuing my work on my failed experiments

        ***

        "Come, we must prepare ponyville for what may come"

        "What do you mean"

        "Twilight, what normally happens when something threatening comes to ponyville?"

        "Everyone hides in their houses. But is that truly the best course of action when we do not know the extent of what we are going to fight?"

        "If we tell them to do something different they will panic. There is little to nothing they CAN do that will help. The only way to keep the situation under control is to allow them to do what they want. Once we order them, they will know the extent of what is happening and will go to extreme lengths to ensure their survival. When it would only ensure their death, either from what may be coming, or from myself trying to keep them under control"

        "You would go to such extreme lengths to ensure your own survival?!" she said horrified.

        "If I die there is little to no hope for all of Equestria. I can mobilize the troops, use military tactics, have an idea of what we are facing, and the only one that has a chance against Dead Wind himself... no offense Celestia"

        "None taken brother"

        ***

        "Have all the citizens been accounted for?"

        "Most..." said Rarity through a tear stricken face.

        "Who... Who is missing?" I said, knowing the answer I will get.

        "Sweete Bell... Please, we must find her. She is all I have."

        I sighed... it had to be a child huh? The one thing in this entire universe that would cause me to needlessly risk my life. But what kind of man would I be if I left a child to die?

        "When was she last seen?"

        "She-she was going over to Apple Acres to have a meeting with the other cutie mark crusaders. But when Applejack came back with them and she wasn't there..."

        "I will go get her, If I have to die to protect her I will"

        The look Rarity gave was of eternal gratitude. "Are you going alone?" she asked concerned. Possibly from the thought of myself dying, or from the lessened odds of saving Sweete Bell.

        "No, I will take a few Royal guards. We cannot spare any Elements in case ponyville is attacked."

        "Please let me come, I would do anything for my sister"

        "No." I said simply "If you come I will be forced to execute you for disobeying orders" I would not have really killed her, but she doesn't know that. If she comes all she will do is jeopardize my chances of saving the kid. And now that I have said so I might have to, it is sort of a rule to follow that up or else the troops will get ideas...

        ***

        "I wanna come"

        "Big Mac... you can't. You will jeopardize the mission"

        "Nnope"

        "Your not making this easy"

        "Nnope"

        "What about your sisters? Or Granny Smith? Are you going to leave them defenseless?"

        "Nnope, they can take care of themselves"

        "Am I going to have to force you?"

        "Eyeep"

        I saw a look in his eye that he was serious... he would fight me, a god, to go help and save Sweete Bell. I'm not sure if I admire this guy or hate him for disobeying orders.

        "Why do you want to come... Is it because of her" I said looking over at Rarity who was being comforted by Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie.

        Big Mac was surprised, to say the least. Hesitantly he said "Eyeep"

        Ha, the farmer has a crush on Miss Fabulous. Can't say I blame him, I can see why she would be a viable mate. Even with me being a different species I know all about this stuff. I have been there, back, and everywhere in between.

        "Alright Macintosh, but if you so much as step out of line I WILL kill you myself." I was being serious, I wasn't going to get some male hopped up on his hormones risking the life of a child, a cute adorable pony child at that.

        "Eyeep" he replied so simply, I am really starting to hate/like him.

        "Alright men, erh, ponys, lets move out"

        ***

        "Biscuit, you scout ahead"

        The Pegasus nodded understandably, although I doubt he likes his nickname. Instead of learning the names of my squad of three Unicorns and two Pegasi I gave them nicknames. Although I just called Big Mac, Mac, since it would be ridiculous calling him something else when I already knew his name. I had no time for names, if I knew their names I would grow attached and would be less likely to pick the optimal choice and allow my personal feelings to affect my judgment. I have already made the mistake of letting Mac come, I don't want to make anymore.

        I stopped as we all heard screaming up ahead, with the dreaded crack of bones. I gave a silent prayer for Biscuit, so that he may be welcomed in the afterlife. I could learn his name after the mission, for now Biscuit will do. The screaming suddenly stopped as ripping was heard... please tell me he is not being eaten. I swear if I look beyond this bush and...

        My fears were realized as I saw a large humanoid with mismatched armor stand over the now dead Pegasus. I could not tell much from it, but it appeared to be much larger then any human, it had a horrible looking metal club at its side, it seemed to be more a hunk of rusty metal with ragged edges then a weapon. Then again, it looked to be meant to cause as much pain as possible. I quietly snuck up behind the monster with the intent of killing it before it can sound the alarm. With one fatal strike I cut right through its rusty bronze helm, killing it without a sound.

        I cleaned my sword off on the grass, this creature must be carnivorous to not even try and eat the many apples in this field. I took a good long look into the terrified eyes of the once living Pegasus. I walked up carefully and closed its now blood filled eyes. "Requiem in pace amicus" rest in peace my friend...

        I looked angrily upon the now dead corpse of my troops killer. I lifted up its now punctured helm to get a look at the being. It was a troll, I had hoped Dead Wind was above using such horrible beasts, then again should I be surprised?

        Mac and the royal guard came into view from behind the many trees. They all showed no emotion for their fellow dying such a horrible way, these were good soldiers. I hate and love them at the same time.

        "Lets move on and find that filly, Mac is the Tree house near here?"

        "Eyeep, that way" He said pointing in the general direction.

        "You heard him, lets move out."