Gods of a Different Kind

long live life

Twilight had received Celestia's urgent message, she hadn't explained much only that a being perhaps as powerful as she was in the Everfree forest, and that said being possibly meant them harm. She advised the elements to approach such being with immense caution. So Twilight did as she suggested. The elements gathered at the edge of the forest. Twilight spied a large rock pillar tall above the trees. The elements, cautiously, made their way towards the possible abode of the powerful monster.

        ***

        I felt like I was being watched again. At first I thought that it was those wolfs that returned to have another go. But there was much more noise, compared to the wolfs these creatures were inexperienced at sneaking. From the movement there seemed to be roughly five of them. I doubled back to perhaps it was the wolfs, but they would be making far more noise due to the heavy wounds I inflicted upon them.

        I'm too exposed to conjure a sword, I'll have to brawl. I wasn't going to simply go fisticuffs when I'm out numbered, so I drew energy from the stone below the soil. This will allow me to take far more hits before I bleed. I walked around, as if I had nothing better to do. Once I got close to the hiding place of one of the creatures I dived into the underbrush and received my prize without them so much as making a sound. I came back into the clearing holding a yellow pony, with a pink mane. I was about to call out to what ever creatures were watching me that I had one of them when I noticed that this pony had wings. A Pegasus.

        "A PEGASUS" I screamed in anger, so Mortuus Ventus sent his minions to follow me.

        "Did Dead Wind send you? Has he followed me? When will he invade?"

        The pegasus began whimpering, no Dead Wind did not send this. His scouts are not afraid of death. I dropped the pitiful pony on the ground, just in time for a cyan rainbow blur to charge towards me. With hardly time to respond I braced for the impact. Even with my stony skin it nearly broke my right arm to receive the blunt of the force. The blur charged passed, going for a turn around. This time I was prepared.

        I narrowly dodged the charge, while grasping a hold of one of its hoofs. Must be another pegasus. I then used its momentum to force it into the ground, I grappled with that hoof, held it at such an angle to cause pain, while locking the pegais in place. If I cared to, I could break its leg with a flip of my wrist.

        "You do not wish to anger me" I said through my teeth. Slightly twisting my arm causing it to yell out in pain.

        "STOP PLEASE" I heard a voice come across the clearing, I notice several other ponys of varying coats, manes, and origin.

        I let go of the pegasus, maybe we could come to some sort of an agreement? Seems no, because as soon as I let it go, I was held in the air by a purple aura.

        "Quam audeat te!" how dare you...

        In anger, I flayed against the aura, easily breaking it. As soon as I touched ground I brought both my arms in an underhanded swing, causing earth, rock, and soil to blast out from underneath them. I laughed in satisfaction as they fell from the air. They will get all they deserve from me.

        ***

        I had not killed a single one of them, didn't want to get the gods of this realm any madder at me then they might be. So long as I don't kill any of their subjects I should be forgiven. I had purposely avoided fighting one of them, the pink maned one. She seemed like she was just dragged into this. So instead of fighting her I encased her legs in stone. Unlike the others she had shown no hostile towards me. So I had no reason to fight her. Once each of her friends, I could tell she was female by her voice, were on the ground semi-conscious I turned to her to ask her questions. She recoiled, likely in fear I would hit her.

        "I am not a violent god, but if I am attacked I will retaliate" I said, looking towards the cyan rainbow pegasus, I don't think I will get along well with her.

She whimpered, I sighed. This was going to take some time.

        "If I release you will you answer my questions?" I knew she would not leave her friends in my hands, as she had seen what I am wiling to do. She nodded, rather fearfully.

        "Stop scaring Fluttershy!" A purple unicorn said, a bold one. But, she was the one that had encased me in that purple aura. I do not forgive easily. I whispered in the supposed Fluttershy's ear. I will not grace them with my words. Also I want to annoy them.

        "Umm... he, He said that... he refuses to speak with those that attacked... him"

        "That be a lie, you was tha' one that one attacked Fluttershy"

        "He says th-that umm..."

        "That's enough Fluttershy" I said, scaring her, I didn't mean to. But she still eeped. She was taking far too long explaining what had happened.

        "I had put Fluttershy down before that blue one attacked me, I had let her go when you" I said pointing at the purple unicorn "told me to stop. You then attempt to imprison me in purple light. You have committed a great insult upon me. If I did not wish to anger the gods of this world you would be dead."

        That sure surprised them. I guess killing is not very common here. Not my concern, all I want is to get a chance to kill Dead Wind.

        "You, would kill me?"

        "Yes, what did you think would happen if you tried to imprison a god? Nothing personal but I've killed many for such attempts. What do you think your gods would do if you tried such a thing?"

        "Yur' a monster"

        "No, I am not. Remember you attacked first. Everything I did was in self defense. I could name several time I could have killed you, but didn't. Why? Because I believe in forgiveness. Although I am getting tired of your mouth. You do not wish to anger me further. Correct me if I'm wrong, but provoking a god does not extend your life span."

        I had shocked them into silence yet again, I smiled. "Fluttershy alert the nearby gods that I have of some of their subjects. Tell them they will not be harmed and I only wish to talk. Although any hostile action towards me will result in their premature deaths." Fluttershy whimpered in obedience, I could get used to this.

Once Fluttershy left I needed a way to pass the time. Or else I'll have to start fishing. I was quite hungry again. Although I doubt these creatures would be particularly happy about me eating fish. From their teeth I can tell they are purely herbivorous.

        "To pass the time, how about we all introduce ourselves, and if you don't mind, tell me a bit about yourselves. All questions about me will be answered in due time. For now all you need to know is my name is Tellus, and I'm a god of earth."

        "Now why shud' we answer to yah'?

        I honestly like someone whose got some brass, although I can't let them know that. At least not yet.

        "Because I am a god, I hold your life in my hands, I have the authority to contact your rulers, and I defeated you all in combat at once. Any other reason I should need?"

        This shut her up.

        "You" I said pointing to the white coated unicorn, she had remained quite about all of this "name, race, profession, rank" I might as well go all military on them. I still remember my time as a warrior for my tribe.

        "Well, sir, I am Rarity. Element of Generosity. A unicorn, and I own the Carousel Boutique. I make wondrous garments, if you don't mind me saying, wherever did you get those dreadful Clothes?"

        "Hahaha... these aren't clothes, it is armor. Scale armor to be precise. It's small overlapping metal plates. Good against any blunt objects. Although it does decently well against slashes. And I am only wearing my armor. Everything else you see is my skin."

        "I thought armor was only used by the royal guard?"

        "I suppose they would be users of such things. So no one else uses armor? What of your armed forces?"

        "No one else uses it. I have never heard of these things you call "Armed Forces""

        I was learning quite a bit from this unicorn. I don't know if or when this will be useful, but it doesn't hurt to learn.

        "What kind of armor do they use" I saw the yellow one about to open her mouth but I filled it with dirt, and cased it solid. It will keep her from interrupting.

        "I'm not quite sure" she said her usual sultry regal voice "but what it does cover is completely covered by metal"

        This was useful information, this meant the the royal guards use plate armor, a very difficult armor to get through with nearly any weapons. But it seems it only covers certain spots. Very useful information if things don't go as planned.

        "Could you please get me off this dirt, it is ruining my illustrious mane"

        She had answered me well, anyway if she tried to fight or escape I could easily recapture her. I released her earthly bonds, she could now move freely. I then noticed that the yellow one still had the solid dirt in its mouth.

        "Oh no" I said innocently" it seems miss cowgirl has gotten dirt in her mouth, let me help you with that" I added extra sweetness to my voice, letting it sting that much more.

        "Why ye-'"

        "Ahh ahh ahh" I interrupted" It'd be a shame if something bad were to happen to you, again" I didn't say what I had in mind, but if she gave me anymore back talk I was going to drop her in a big old pit. Well, least the threat wasn't ignored. Although it doesn't help that she is looking at me with hate filled eyes. I'll find some way to make it up to her if all goes well.

        I skipped over the blue one, I didn't want to talk to her in the slightest. It doesn't help I have had bad experiences with Pegasi.

        "Pink one name, rac-"

        "Oh I'm Pinkie Pie, I know ALL about you, I'ma earth pony silly filly. I work at sugercube corner with Mr. and Mrs. Cake. I make the best cupcakes ever. I am the element of laughter. and I LOVE PARTYS. Like this one time at a party-"

        "I've heard enough" I put rock on the outside of her snout, she can breath easily. She just can't talk. She seemed nice. She just talked far too quickly for my taste.

        "Hey, you skipped me back there. What am I too cool for you"

        "Ughh... no I just don't like you"

        "Well I don't like you very much either"

        "The feeling is mutual"

        "Aren't you going to ask about me"

        "Nope" I covered her muzzle much the same way. I was having a lot of fun doing this.

        I turned towards the purple one. Just to annoy the blue one I was going to ask about her.

        "What is the rainbow maned ones name?"

        "Rainbow Dash..."

        "And yours?"

        "Twilight Sparkle, Princess Celestia's personal student. She wont be happy about you keeping us here."

        "Twilight... you are a fool, all you have done is give me more leverage in case things do not go as I plan"

        I said that only for that look on her face. And I also wanted to get back at her since I couldn't kill her.

        Now on to yellow face.

        "Tell me about yourself cowgirl"

        "I'm ah' earth pony, Name be Applejack. I work down on mah' family farm along with Granny Smith and Big Macintosh my brother."

        I smiled, she was quite the catch.

        "Tell me of the different pony species of this place"

        "Well there be earth ponys, they are tha' strongest, yer unicorns that have magic, then there be the Pegasi that fly around."

        I smiled yet again, I was enjoying her boldness. Her accent was cute as well.

        "You said you're a farmer, what do you farm?"

        "Apples, it's the family business to work tha' farms"

        "What would you say if could influence your crops?"

        I saw a look of fear run across her face, I only had good intentions. But seeming as how we got off on the wrong hand I could understand.

        "Now now, don't do anythang hasty alrigh'"

        "Trust me, I mean none of you harm. If all ends well I'll swing by your farm and give you richer soil."

        "You ave' a funny way a showing you mean us no 'arm"

        "Well, when I first got here I was attacked by wolfs, then by ponys. I hope you understand my hesitant nature"

        "Ah' suppose but do yah really need to keep us tied up ere'?"

        "It is a precaution, can't have all of you trying to fight me. I might have to resort to killing some of you if push comes to shove. It wont do well with my case to your ruler that I mean no harm"

        "Ah suppose" she said in acceptance.

        "Well, anything I can do to make any of your stays here more comfortable?"

        ehh... no response. Guess their done talking.

        "Ahh well, suit yourself"

        I leaned back on the grass letting the wonderful feeling of nature overtake me. I was still alert for any signs of danger, but it might be a while and might as well relax. Oh yeah, I released the rock covering on Dash and Pinkies mouth. Before either could talk I said "I would prefer some peace and quite, or else would you like to have your mouths closed again?"

        That shut them up. Aghhh... nature.

        I heard groaning coming from the direction of the Rainbow Face.

        "Shut up..."

        More groaning...

        "Ughhh... what's wrong..."

        no response.

        fine then. If she isn't going to tell me she can stay there miserable.

        "I have to pee..."

        "Aghhh..." seems I had forgotten these ponys more animalistic requirements. "Sorry Rarity looks like your turn at freedoms up"

        I then encased Rarity's hoofs in stone without a seconds consent, she nearly fell over from the loss of balance.

        "Guess it's your turn Rainbow Face" from the look on her face she doesn't like that name, well I could really care less about what she thinks. She then bolted into the woods, seems I underestimated her... need.

        It was several minutes before she returned, man how long was she holding it? Well, either way it is still her turn, least until another pony asks to go to the bathroom.

        "Ah' need tah' go to the bathroom as well" speak of the-

        "Me too"

        "Me three, oh this means that the three of us need to go, we should have like a "we have to go pee at the same time party""

        You know what screw it, if they try to escape let them. I could care less at the moment. All I want is to be left alone and RELAX. I released all of them from their earthly bonds. "Go do whatever, just don't bother me" I said "just don't get up and leave, I'm putting trust in you all. Now don't disappoint" I wasn't going to trust my life in their hands, err, hoofs. I put a bit of stone in my system to prevent them from killing me in my sleep.

        Aghh... finally peace and quite... wait... it is too quite. Jolting up I saw that they were all gone. Great, well I'm not going to go get them. I might be able to play this off as a "I let them out from the very bottom of my heart". This turns out for better or worse, I don't care anymore. I just want some sleep.

        "SURPIRISE"

        Don't open your eyes, don't open your eyes, don't open your eyes. Maybe you can pass off as asleep.

        "Get up silly filly, your missing your party"

        ughh...

        I opened my eyes to a large cannon, at first I thought this pink menace was going to kill me but all that shot out of it was... confetti.

        "Please... I only want to go to sleep. Is that too much to ask?"

        She seemed to be very disappointed, a feeling of guilt stirred up in me. How long has it been since I've felt this?

        "We can have a party later I promise" I know I'm going to regret it but, it just makes my insides tear up to see her with that deflated look on her face. But just like that her face lit up like a light show. I am not sure but she might have just done that on purpose. Either way... I'm going to sleep.

        "The next person who bothers me dies" might as well put it as simply as possible. I am sorely tempted to just kill them all just for a wink of sleep.

        I could see a horrible flash of light appear in front of my closed eye lids.

        "AGHHHHHHHHH... what is it this time"

        "Ave Consors"

        Oh shi-.