Gods of a Different Kind

Arms and Armaments

        Rainbow Dash to say the least, wasn't to happy about losing to me, again. But all and all she took it well. You know considering she embarrassed herself in front of half of ponyville. Although I doubt anyone thinks less of her, since you know, she lost to a GOD. Dash seemed to accept her loss after a while. I was sort of hoping to do more damage to her pride, so it'd be awhile before she starts boasting again. Guess I didn't hit her hard enough.

        I asked some of the ponys in the crowd where the local blacksmith is, so upon finding out where it is I headed right for it.

        I heard the wonderful sound of clanging metal coming from a dusty shop, it seemed to be apart from the rest of the town. I guess because there is not much need for a blacksmith when a blacksmiths primary job is making weapons. At least where I come from.

        The blacksmith seemed a bit surprised about a giant humanoid monster walking into his shop, but he quickly calmed down after I knocked the hammer from his hoofs once he tried to smash my head in. I like a man, eh, pony, that is not afraid to fight. After introducing myself as "TELLUS GOD OF THE EARTH" he told me his name was Iron Anvil. Nice name for a blacksmith.

        "So what cha' doin' in my humble shop?"

        "Shopping, mainly for arms and armaments. I couldn't help but notice your finely crafted goods."

        "Hmm, it has been a while since I crafted weapons or armor, I don't suppose you have somethin' in mind?"

        "I want it to be as heavy and strong as possible"

        He smiled widely, obviously liking my request.

        "I have a type of metal in mind, but I do not have any. Although it can be found in the nearby abandoned mine. Look for  green clumps of metal that is far heavier then it looks. It might have a slightly bluish tint to it. If you can fetch me enough to make your weapons and armor, along with extra to cover the expenses I'll cut my regular price in half."

        "What would your regular price be?"

        "two-thousand bits. This is a difficult metal to forage, and along with its rareness it is rarely used."

        "How about I get it for free, if I am able to work out a deal for you to supply the future armed forces of Equestria with weapons? There is a war approaching and with my word in I can promise you will be hard at work foraging weapons for the princesses. They pay very well, or so I've heard."

        His eyes lit up at the prospect of business, but then he became hesitant.

        "How do Ah' know your not lyin'?"

        "I swear upon my godly magic that I will return with the requested materials, and if I am unable to convince the princesses I will pay your price."

        "Very well" he said happily "What kind of weapons and armor do you want?"

        I then described in immense detail the armor I wanted. From the look on his face he seemed to be surprised I would want to wear such heavy armor, but I assured him I could carry several hundred pounds of armor on my worst days.

        ***

        I literally sprinted to the mine Iron Anvil had described. Guess what was outside the abandoned mine? Those damn wolfs, I could see that two of the previous pack had died from the infection. They looked to be nothing but skin and bones for the ones that had survived. The remaining three charged me without thinking, be it from starvation or from anger I could not tell. I killed the first without think, all it took was a quick kick to the head to smash its skull in. The remaining two seeing me easily kill their comrade started surrounding me. I didn't have a wall nearby so there was little I could do with them surrounding me, before they had completely circled me by I pushed both my arms down in an overhanded swing. It caused sand, dirt, and dust to completely envelope the surrounding area.

        No one could see, but I could in a way, 'feel' their soft pads on the ground. With a speedy movement I grappled one of the confused timber wolfs from behind, I quickly snapped its neck with an audible crack.

        I felt more then heard the fleeing wolf, without thinking I lashed out with earth, I heard the satisfying cracking of many bones. Once the dust settled I realized what I had done, I had completely incased the wolf with brittle stone, all of its now stony legs had broken from the momentum from its running. I can't tell if it is still alive but I quickly smashed its head in with my foot, I didn't want it to suffer needless pain.

        I thought about what I had done. I didn't know I could do that, so what exactly did I do? I felt a strange feeling of everything touching the earth, I then focused my power in the direction of the fleeing wolf. Then what? I didn't move my hands which is what is commonly needed to use my powers. I'm sure I'll figure it out when I need it most.

        I walked quickly into the mine shaft, with a little searching I came across a strange green metal protruding from a wall, it had a tiny amount of blue tint to it. This must be the metal Iron Anvil was mentioning. Upon touching it I felt a wonderful feeling of power surge through me. The metal seemed to fall from the surrounding rock, leaving me with a very heavy piece of metal. Iron Anvil was right, this IS heavy. But that good, comforting heavy, the kind that makes you confident you can take any blow the enemy has. I doubt the ponys here know of this strange metals magical properties, maybe it only affects me because of my element of earth? Either way I'm taking as much as possible of this metal, it is pretty cool stuff.

        ***

        I had made a wheel barrow of sorts to help me carry the large amount of heavy metal. I had to replace the wheels several time because they kept breaking. Man this metal is going to make some great armor.

        "Hey Iron Anvil, I got you plenty of the strange metal."

        "Ahh good, knew you could do et'. It will take a few days for me to fashion this, but it will be the strongest metal you will finds anywhere."

        I couldn't help but smile widely, this was exactly what I was looking for. I felt a little sad leaving the metal behind. It seemed almost as if I was leaving a piece of me behind. It sure seems to affect me quite a bit.

        Alright so what have I done so far? I have gotten food for the army, and have gotten myself armor. I also have gotten a dependable supplier of weapons and armor. All and all I think this is a good first day on the job.

        ***

        "Hey Mr. Tellus, could you elp' us get our cutie marks?"

        "Ummm... ok?" I said, not quite sure what they were asking of me.

        "What exactly is a cutie mark?"

        They seemed to be shocked that I, a god, didn't know what a cutie mark is.

        "Why it's ah' mark on our flanks that shows our special talent. We've been tryin' to get our for so long, could you please help us?"

        "Alright Alright," I said, they are too cute to be able to resist. Hey I have my weaknesses alright. It is not my fault they are so adorable "I'll help you, what do you have in mind?"

        "Why we need you to..."

        Shock covered my face, were they really asking me to do this? What kind of talent does this portray to? It seems their ideas have gotten more insane to get these "cutie marks". You know, to go to such lengths to get them. I mean COME ON. This is ridiculous, if I hadn't already agreed to help I would have flat out said no. But I didn't so I have to go along with it. It is sort of a rule of mine to keep promises.

        "Think you can do that"

        "Ughhh... ok." I said glumly. What have I gotten myself into?