Is all Hope Lost?

Sitting in the labyrinth he calls his home, Iron will, the con-artist minotaur was counting his money of bits. He had five large bags of golden coins for selling "Bald-Be-Gone" gel scam.

It happened many days before, but he was still happy with the results and didn't care about why the sky was looking red instead of blue.

"Heh heh heh. All this money, all mine!" He began hugging the bags of hits that he had earned from his little scam. "Yeah Iron Will. You did it again." He even went as far as to kiss one bag of money to show how greedy he was.

All of a sudden, Chrysalis appeared from behind him, startling him instantly just looking at her.

"Gah! Who the hell are you?!" Iron Will asked cautiously. "And how dare you try and attack Iron Will from behind like that? I should have the mind to squeeze your pretty little neck until your larynx pops out!"

As ye cracked his knuckles, Chrysalis was calm and she said: "calm down, big boy. I am not your enemy. My name is Chrysalis, former queen of the changelings, and I have an offer for you."

The blue brute still looked cautious and suspicious of her, but nonetheless, he decided to heed her words. "And what kind of offer do you have to offer Iron Will?"

Chrysalis made a sneer on her face, and she pulled out a large bag of shining, glittering bits inside, some of them peeking on top of the bag. "How would you like to make some real money, Iron Will?"

The minotaur began drooling at seeing how much money this bag had. "Ooh. Now that is some bag of bits."

"Yes. Why waste your time in minuscule profits in bits when you can have more?"

"Hmmm, that does sound very flattering for me." Iron Will said with a good smile. "Do I have to kill somepony?"

"Oh no, no, no. You don't have to kill anyone." Chrysalis replied in mock shock.

"Oh. Well, what is this about?"

Chrysalis cleared her throat, and began: "Iron Will. Equestria has a new queen on the throne, and her name is Roseblood. You see, she wants an army in her ranks and be an enforcer into make everypony do what sue says, or else.... you know what I might say next."

The minotaur nodded his head a yes to her. "I know very well what you mean, Chrysalis. But, It will take more than one gigantic bag of money to help me join you."

"I figured you would say that." Chrysalis sneered again. She used her magic to pull out three more bags of nits just as big as the first one.

"Sweet Celestia!" Iron Will said. "Now that's what Iron Will is talkin' about!"

"And there is a lot more bits where that came from, sir. Continue serving Roseblood and please her, and there will be more bags of bits like this on the way."

"Well, if you put it that way sister, then... count me in!" He began flexing his muscles in a gloating manner again.

"First of all, do NOT call me sister. Abd secondly, perfect! Roseblood will be in her castle if you would like to meet her. Of course, I will teleport you over there with my magic."

"Good. But wait, how can anypony possibly overpower Celestia and Luna by herself? Do toy know how powerful those two are?"

"I thought those sisters were invincible too," said Chrysalis. "But, I was absolutely wrong thinking Celestia and Luna, the co-rulers of Equestria would never fall prey to any evil magic that would influence their minds. Turns out, Roseblood has been practicing that card for many years for it to be successful. Rather clever if you ask me.”

“Yeah, didn’t see that one coming. Well, I would love to meet this Roseblood.” Although there are still some more bags of gold, Iron Will wanted to know wine see if she has more cash in her pockets. “Tell me where I can find your ruler. I’m sure she will have more than she has in my head.”

“And more,” Chrysalis Said. “Now come, let me show you the new queen if Equestria.”

Iron Will got up, walking on his hind legs, and he stood to her right side. “Fire away, Chrysalis.” Just like that, she used the magic from her to teleport herself and she was back in the Castle in an instant.

It was the castle courtyard outside ad Roseblood was looking at some of the flowers blooming from the grass. “Milady,” Chrysalis Said. “We have a new ally in our ranks.”

Spike was sitting miserably near the throne again and he gasped to see an old face he never thought he would see again. “Iron Will?” Spike Said, recognizing the Minotaur. “Oh great, that’s all we need: a greedy brute coming to gain support by our evil queen.”

“ Now now, Spike.” Roseblood chimed. “There is no need for you to be so hostile. Besides, I have heard about you, young Minotaur.”

“So you’re Roseblood, you’re more evil than I thought.”

“Oh ho ho. Thank you sir. I take great pride in that.” She gloated. “There is nopony as wicked and evil as I am.”

“My friend, Iron Will has fully fledged support for you.” Chrysalis Said

“Perfect.” The evil new queen made a wicked smile.

“As long as you pay me as much money as possible. I don’t work for free. Free labor is something that Iron awill would never do.”

Roseblood made a laugh out of herself, and she answered: “Don’t you worry, darling. You will receive all the rewards in pay for everything you do for me as my one of my lieutenants.” She used her magic to unveil a curtain behind her, and it revealed to be a hill or a mountain of bags of bits.

To Iron Will, That is something he can ever want in his life. “I really love the way you think, Roseblood.”

“Address her as your majesty, heathen!” The former changeling queen scolded.

“Tut tut, Chrysalis. It is perfectly alright. Now, Iron Will, as long as you do as I say and be a good follower in aid, I promise you that this money will all be yours.”

The Minotaur smiled. “Thank you, your majesty.”

“Now, bow to me, Iron Will. For I am your new boss.”

Iron Will then slowly bent on his right knee, and knelt down to respect her and her glory. “You have my support.”

“Rise up, and take your position as captain in my army.” Roseblood Said.

Spike was now ebcomijg more scared. A brute like Iron Will joining Roseblood would’t surprise him, considering the fact at how greedy he was. What did scare him was he might be the new enforcer, and he does not want to get hurt by this callous brute, for he was strong and relentless, especially when it comes to money.

Some mercenaries or warriors like Iron Will could do anything to get their pay, even if it meant playing dirty or cheating. By the looks of those muscles, his punch could kill Spike if his chest was punched.

“Oh no.” He muttered. “This is not good. Come on, Zecora. Please save me soon.”

The minotaur then noticed Spike, and walked up to him. "Hey, I remember you. You're princess Twilight's pet aren't ya?"

Spike got angry hearing that, and he growled in irritation. "Yes, that's me." he replied while gritting his teeth. "And I am nobody's pet! You hear me! Twilight is like a sister to me! And if I was a gigantic dragon, I would eat you up in one bite!!"

"Ssssshhhhhh." Roseblood soothed and calmed him with a gentle touch over his body. "There's no need to resort to petty insults. Iron Will was just being curious about you." Turning back to the Minotaur, she said: "I've heard about you, my child. You have tremendous strength, and you are one capable of manipulating others into buying your products."

"That I do. I have been known to suck ponies into my scams before. I make a lot of money because of them."

"Good. I have great need for somepony like you." Roseblood gave an evil smile. "And I am sure my friend, Chrysalis, showed you the riches you will receive if you serve me for as long as ye shall live." she pulled a bag of money like Chrysalis' herself. "Here is a gift in honor of our new relationship."

Iron Will smiled, knowing that he chose right to say yes to the evil Roseblood herself.

"I better get some of my boys to help me. Just say the word, and I'll get it as done as possible, whatever the job may be."

"Excellent my new captain. Excellent."