Equestrian Black Crusade Arc: The start of the UDE (Pt 2)

Equestrian Black Crusade Arc: The start of the UDE (Pt 2)

As the group entered the throne room, two more portals opened up from out of nowhere.

“What in Equestria is going on?” Celestia exclaimed.

“Looks like more allies are arriving, but who is the question…” Sebaste answered.

“Hello again Sebaste.” Said Dark Magician as he, Dark Magician Girl, Blaze the Cat, a RED Scout and Erza Scarlet came out of the portal.

“DM, DMG, good to see you guys again! Though, I wish it wasn't under these circumstances…” Sebaste said, “Who are your friends?”

“I am Blaze the Cat and I am also Dark Magician’s older sister.” Blaze said with wave of her hand.

“I am Erza Scarlet.” Erza said simply with a nod.

“Yo I am the Scout here.” Scout said with a smirk.

“Nice to meet you three, the name’s Sebaste, my friend in the power armor is Sebastian, the group over there is Father Anderson, Allen, Yubal and Ultron, and the figure in the gas mask and damaged Commissar hat is Commissar Craner of the Death Korps of Krieg 145th Siege Regiment.”

“We know who these people are.” Dark Magician said simply while nodding his head.

“The reason you’ve been summoned here is because Ahriman has declared war on us, and this is not like the War of Shadows, he plans to raze our world to the ground.” Sebastian said, “We had heard of rumors that he was planning an attack on us, those turned out to be… terrifying true. We lost Manehatten in his first strike. It’s nothing but rubble now….” He bowed his head as he remembered his first failure of being the protector of his world.

“Nobody’s a perfect protector. So don’t worry about it because taking down Ahriman will make up for the lost.” Dark Magician said with a sad tone of voice.

“Foster your hatred into purpose and strike him down for the terrible loss of innocence.” Said the Commissar.

“Believe me, I plan on making him pay.” The Astartes growled, “He made the mistake of attacking our home turf, and he will regret it.”

Sebaste nodded, “We weren't going to get involved with him at all, but now he’s made it personal. This time, we will make sure he falls and I also plan on getting payback on Rainborg for that plasma grenade stunt she pulled as we were leaving the ship.”

“Oooh! I am going to be placing more zappers on Rainborg again.” Dark Magician Girl said while wearing a Team Fortress 2 Spy outfit and holding a zapper.

“DMG, I plan on putting her in a tank of electric eels.”

Suddenly from one of the portal a skeletal earth pony dressed in a brown duster and cowboy hat walked out.

“Who the throne are you?” Sebastian asked in surprise. All the while the Commissar took aim with his storm bolter at the unknown.

“Stand down commissar, let him introduce himself. “ The Astartes ordered.

“Yes,Sir.” The commissar replied.

“Name’s Echo, but everyone calls me The Dealer.” Said the skeleton.

“Yeah. I am just going to call you bonehead.” Scout said snickering.

“Do that and I swear on a balefire bomb I will cut your throat.” Echo threatened while pulling out a sharpened iron framed playing card.

“Whatever.” Scout said as he rolled his eyes while holding his Force-Of-Nature gun in his hand.

“ENOUGH!” Sebastian roared, firing his bolter into the air for emphasis, “Things are tense enough as it is without you two going at it!” He said as he glared at Echo and the Scout, “We have two weeks before Ahriman and his allies attack from the Eye of Terror, and we need to prepare for it. We don't have the time to fight amongst ourselves, so the next one to start infighting will be staring down the barrel of my bolter!”

“We must stand together, for Equestria!” Gruffly ordered the commissar.

“Yes sir, I will not start anymore fights.” Echo said meekly.

“Sure.” Scout said, looking bored.

“Good” Sebastian growled. He then turned to Celestia, “Sorry about that, Celestia, Luna, these are some of the allies that will be helping with defending Equestria and the surrounding planets from Ahriman and his forces. May we introduce Echo, Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl, Blaze, Red Scout, Ezra, Yubal, Father Anderson, Allen, Ultron and Commissar Craner of the Death Korps of Krieg 145th Siege Regiment ”

“The line will be held no matter the cost.”Swore the commissar.

“We will burn Ahriman’s forces away.” Blaze said with a hand on fire.

“Yeah, let’s cook him alive!” Echo cheered happily.

“As long as you help us in this dark time, you are more than welcome here” Celestia said to them.

Luna nodded, “With the destruction of Manehatten, I’m afraid that Sebaste and Sebastian have been… out of sorts. This is the first time they had failed in defending Equestria and it has shaken them more than they’ll admit.” She said to them.

“War is hell, and the first time you fail is always the worst, but if you have friends it is always easier to bear.” Echo said to them in a serious yet caring tone that came from experience.

“This is the first time war has actually been waged against us, we fight in the War of Shadows alongside DM and DMG in the Alliance, but now, we’re gonna need to pull out so that we can defend our universe…” Sebaste replied, “This will only end when either Ahriman or Sasha and I fall in battle.”

“While that is true, just remember that you are not doing this alone. That you have friends all throughout the multiverse that will come to your aid without even being asked.” Said the duster wearing skeleton.

Sebaste nodded, “Thank you, that means a lot to us. We have met many new faces during our time here, and now…” he looked around at the group “I’m glad to have met all of you, even those who I hadn't even encountered with Sasha. And I am honored to serve with you all and I hope when this is all over, we will meet again.”

“Don’t worry about it, we will win, we will kill Ahriman, and when it is all over I am going to give you and everyone else here a huge party. All you have to do is remember that with friends at your side, you can’t lose.” Said Echo.

Sebaste then strode over to the holo table and pulled up the map of the 41st Millennium. “So here's what we know so far.” He said, “Ahriman will be coming out of the Eye of Terror with an unknown amount of allies, and we need to make sure he doesn't reach Equestria. I’ve recently got a report that more Imperium forces are on their way, along with more Displaced to help us. If we send some of our forces to where the Cadian Gate is, we should be able to buy more time to ready our defences here on Equestria. Commissar Craner will be staying here to help with the defence.”

“My force will begin digging in around Canterlot, Ponyville, Fillydelphia and finally Hollow Shades.The titan “Wrath of Gryphonne” will stay near Canterlot for maximum defensive value.” explained the commissar as he pointed out the name settlement`s.

“I can probably dig up the two Balefire bombs that I buried as well as try to improve your communications network so that there is less of a chance for blackouts.” Stated Echo.

“I could set up some sentries I brought from Mane-Co around Ponyville.” Scout suggested while holding a red toolbox.

“Where did you get that tool box?” Erza asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Same place I keep my weapons my bag I got on my back.” Scout replied with a smirk.

“DM, DMG, as soon as our other allies arrive, you’ll be assigned a planet to defend alongside an Imperial ally.”Sebaste said to the two magicians.

“Hey guys, I just got word that a friend of mine may be coming to help out. Guy's name is Gascoigne, so watch out for him.” Said Echo.

“Will do!” Sebaste said, “That reminds me, we need to call in Kirito and Asuna, along with Charlie and Theresa!” He told Sebastian.

The Astartes nodded, “Good idea.” He then looked over at the two magicians, “Speaking of the ship, did they find out what happened with why both the ship we were on and the Empire’s ship ended up with the engines destroyed?” He asked.

“Rogue Displaced happened.” Dark Magician said simply.

“Rogue Displaced? I thought there were only 4 factions in the War, when did these guys pop up?” Sebaste asked in confusion.

“No idea. They just don’t want to be a part of Time Spinner’s war.” Dark Magician Girl said with a smile.

 “By the way. Are there any neutrals in this war?” Dark Magician asked.

“I don't know, although, Church will probably not want to get involved…” the Spartan replied, “I wouldn't put it past him…”

“Uh. Is this the right place?” Asked a girl voice that sounded both robotic and sound like Rainbow Dash coming from a portal that just opened up.

Sebaste quickly turned around, aiming his Assault rifle at the portal, “Rainborg, if that's you, I promise you, you made a huge mistake!”

“Whoa whoa whoa! Don’t shoot!” Said a panicking girl that looked like the Equestria Girl version of Rainbow Dash but her clothes had black and green colours and she had weird looking things at where her ears should be.

“Rainbine? Is that you?” Sebastian asked in shock, “What in the name of the Emperor happened to you that you’re human now?!”

“Have we met?” Asked a Confused Rainbine.

(“Yeah I don’t remember meeting you before.”) Said a voice that sounded like Rainbow Dash but only the Displaced in the room could hear her.

“Wait, you don't remember…” Sebaste facepalmed, “Of course, alternate universe…”

“Exactly who is she?” Asked the confused commissar.

“By the looks of it, she’s from the EG universe, but from what I’m guessing, she’s a Displaced.” Sebaste replied.

“I am not from a EG universe. I was displaced in pony Equestria like the rest of you.” Rainbine said annoyed. “Anyway I didn’t come alone.” She added as the portal was still open.

“Can someone explain to me why it is so much of an issue of who she is?” Asked Echo.

“There's a Rainbine serving in the War of Shadows with the Alliance, and she’s a pegasus, I thought something had happened to her that had changed her into a human.” Sebastian explained to Echo.

“That explains it, so if we meet the evil Rainbine can I have her legs?” Asked Echo with a skeletal grin.

“If you attempt to consume her flesh in my presence I'll execute you. Do you understand!” Spoke a now angered commissar.

(“Ewww. The bone pony is getting a boner.”) Said the Rainbow’s voice.

“Sure, I’ll just wait till I am alone then do it. I do know how to be polite after all.” Echo stated.

“For the love of Pete…” Sebaste muttered.

“Perv. Anyway like I said I didn’t come alone.” Rainbine said as she stick her head back in the portal. “Hey Fluttershout, Fiona hurry up!” She shouted as a EG version of Fluttershy that wearing white and blood red version of her clothes and a cat in a hat top hat and a anthro fox in black clothes step out.

“So these are some of your friends that came with you?” Sebaste asked.

“Yeah. Toy Bonnie, Toy Chira and Foxy are staying behind back in our Equestria.” Rainbine replied as she looked at the other Displaced.

“Are you here to help us defend or are you here for another reason?” Sebastian spoke up.

“We are here to defend, like I helped defend my Equestria from threats that should be killed and not just sealed away.” Rainbine said. “So is this the right place for the neutrals or something?” She asked.

Sebaste nodded, “This is our home base, and one of the most heavily defended places at that. Thanks to the commissar, we have some of the most stubborn fighters of the Imperium of man.”

“Is this the place for neutrals or not?” Fluttershout asked annoyed.

“This is not a neutral sight, it is a base for the UED.” Echo stated feeling slightly scared because of Fluttershout for some reason.

“We’ll set up a base for you guys, for now, it would be best if you stayed here in Canterlot.” Sebaste said with a warning look at Fluttershout.

“Ok.” Fluttershout said now smiling that she got a answer while Fiona just facepalmed.

“A word of warning, don't manipulate us, you may be staying here while a base is being built, but if you push things, you will be sent back to your Equestria, understood?” Sebastian warned the three.

“No problem.” Fiona said simply.

“Sir I can oversee its construction. If you allow it?”Asked the commissar.

Sebaste nodded, “ You have the Princesses and our permission to build the base.” He said.

“Echo, what exactly is your expertise in?”

“Well, I have a great deal of training and experience with handling Balefire bombs and even more experience with maintaining and using radio equipment. Plus I am a pretty good shot with my cards.” Echo said to Sebaste.

“Hmm… You don't mind being our comms officer, do you?

“Nope, that is perfectly fine with me.” Echo told him.

Sebaste nodded, then looked at Sebastian, “I hope we’ll pull through this…” he said.

“We will, and Ahriman will regret what he did to Manehatten.” The Astartes replied.

“Then let’s get ready.” Sebaste said as a portal opened up in front of them and they walked through into the unknown.