The adventures of THE BLUE MANTIS! And his loyal zebra servant Zano!

by Nero_Zolfte

Rating: teen
Tags: Alternate Universe, Power Ponies, Drama, Original Character, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Comedy, Mane-iac, Changelings, Random, Adventure, Crossover
Length: 1125

Oh Manetropolis has the power ponies. But the city of Trotston has a far different pair of heros. The blue mantis is not the hero the city wants. But the one it needs! He only plays by one rule:"No compromise only justice!" Even if it means he kills!

The Changeling know as Gin Carver has been working as a spy for the queen for years. Giving information of the Machiavellian of the rich and indolent of Trotston. Marking out those fit to be replaced. Building up the Mulit-billion bit playbuck "insect collector" image for most his career to make sure he could hobknob with all the snobs. But one day at a charity event it all changed.

Now with his loyal Zebra servant "Zano" at his side. An expert driver, cook, poison & Potion maker, bodyguard and master of hoof to hoof combat. As well as a few billion in bits to fund his efforts and gadgets. The Blue mantis shall rise and reap the criminals that have sown themselves into the firmament of the city of Trotson! Now by day as the Socialite Gin Carver he works the trendsetters for information. By night as the Blue Mantis he strikes from the shadows leaving nothing but the bodies of evil do-ers in his wake!

As Trotston sleeps. They now sleep unknown that they are safely in the heroic hooves of; THE BLUE MANTIS!

(Inspired by THE SILVER SHROUD radio play from fallout4 & THE VENTURE BROTHERS - BLUE MORPHO. Along with OTHER cult noir style radio plays of that intended time period. )

Published 2016-03-24 21:50:02 UTC
Last updated 2016-03-24 21:50:02 UTC

ORIGIN ISSUE! THE BIRTH OF THE BLUE MANTIS! PT1!

3 days before hearths warming eve. The Annual Carver charity ball for the homeless.

"Oh yes Gin you must meet the mayor mare's husband! He is just a cut up, and he is really intrigued with your "Hooves for the homeless" project my darling." The beautiful red pelt with gold maned filly clung to his arm like it was the only thing keeping her on the ground. As usual for these classy affairs. Gin would have much rather been scarfing tacos and playing a computer game. But the life of an indolent multi Billion bit arms company owner must make 'Appearances' as Amber said.

Gin could not help but smile like a crushing school buck every time he saw her smile. Like she was now. It was a "Pinball smile" the kind of smile that made a buck feel the same as when he got the high score on a machine. It made bells whistles and lights pop in the heart. Of all changelings in the world. Gin had won. He had Amber Shimmer. A pony who loved him for him. Beyond the silly Black pelt blue maned visage he wore. She loved him for the changeling he was inside.

However for Gin the idea of having to deal with the social elite more then his "Job" demanded was an annoyance. Bless her heart for trying to "keep up the facade" though. Gin smiled and looked to his wife as he finished spooning out a bowl of hearty vegetable stew for a young little filly. "Honey I am the head of the 'Hooves for the homeless' charity. I have to be here. Showing that even the richest can understand the pains of the poor-" Two little unicorn bucks with matching coats of dull blue and eyes came up. One wore a scrappy snow cap, the other a ratty scarf. "Please sir. We'd like some more" They said in unison as they held up two bowls in dull white magical fields.

"Of course my boys" Gin replied with a smile, then poured out two bowls for the young ones. The eyes of the two lit like fireworks.
"Tell you what lads. When your done eating go see "Uncle discord" by the hearths warming eve tree. I am sure he will have something for two fine nice young bucks like you." The eyes of the two lit up as they dashed back to a mare with the same colored coat. A dull grey blue. One gave her one bowl. The other buck pulled out two spoons with magic and shared the second bowl with his brother. Gin felt a tiny ting of pain in his heart as he noticed the belly of the mare. She was pregnant with a third foal. She was hardly even the age of Amber.

A Zebra in the finest suit imaginable came up to him. "Good sir the latest wave of soup is ready. A minestrone that is very heady. But the mayor mare is looking for Madam shimmer. Shall I tell her ma'am your busy serving the underprivileged dinner?"

Amber gave that smile again. "No Zano. I shall attend to the mayor mare. Please look after my 'Love bug' " She started off and turned to toss one last "Pinball smile". Gin gave his apron over to another volunteer on the soup kitchen line and Pulled Zano aside. The Zebra merely smoothed his lapels before giving the same stone faced look. "Is there a bother with you and her sir? I do so hope it is not again the argument about her father"

Gin just sat on a cushion and smiled up to the balcony he knew she was mingling on. "No my faithful right hoof. I am just amazed at how lucky I am. A self made creature. Head of the finest multifaceted company in Trotston. Head of the most popular charity in all Equestria. Even engaged to the greatest mare alive. No... I am just right as rain. I just wish this moment could last forever.... Oh and Zano. Those two young bucks with the mother? The ones with the dull blue colors? Make sure they get double the blankets and coats and the mother receives a 500 bit grocery gift card. She is expecting, and from the looks of it very soon."

The Zebra gave a sweeping bow "Of course sir. I shall to attend to it post haste. Anonymously as with every case." The Zebra swiftly trotted off. Gin turned his gaze to the skies of the Botanical gardens pyramid. The evening sky was Beautiful. But to Gin only half as beautiful as Amber's smile. Even the fireworks where.... 'wait a moment. The fireworks are not scheduled till after 8.' Was the last thought Gin had before the entire world exploded

The entire charity ball became a ballroom blitz.

In an instant the glass roof shattered into dust and Earth ponies started rappelling downward firing guns. The security ponies instantly started to return fire as the soup volunteers tried to usher and herd the panicked homeless to safety.

Soon pegasi and unicorns stormed in from the door and roof and made way for the upper balconies where the rich socialites who where attending had been. A classic robbery.

Zano was soon at Gins side "Sir we it appears we are being robbed. I have already alerted the authorities. Please come to safety with me."

"No Zano! Help the homeless escape. I will round up the security. The target is the rich on the balcony. This is just a diversion!" A unicorn leaped between them, two pistols in magical fields. "HOOVES UP CASH OUT, SUCKAS!"

Zano and Gin shared the same glance. In a second the would be assailant was on the ground holding his head screaming in pain as his ears had been turned into paste from a swift double kick to the head.

"Very well. I shall help guide the homeless sir. Please be sure to save her!" And with that dashed off into the rushing crowds. Soon the bodies of the robbers knocked senseless started to fly up in his wake.

Gin levitated the two pistols and checked the mags and turned the safeties off. Rookie mistake. Only a few had actually fired. But automatic weapons make it seem like more then a handful are firing. From what gin could see no pony was hurt. Like all would be robbers, they where more content in making noise and fear to put down any reprisal from the "rent a cops" or the socialites.

But they didn't count on one of the Queens best.
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