Gravity of the Odd Situation

Chapter 3

Saving a Captain

(Scootaloo’s Home, Morning)

“Looks like the gravity storm died off finally.” Katie said as she walked back in through the pipe hole in front of Scootaloo’s home. “Do storms like that happen a lot here in Canterlot?”

“On occasion. It just varies on how strong it is. Most of them are weak though.”

“So a giant arm appearing out of a storm is normal?”

“A giant arm? No.” The filly shook her head. “Honestly, that was the first time I’ve seen that.”

“Hm, I’ll have to ask Luna about what happen later. Right now it time to have a look around Canterlot. Seeing how I’m gonna be living here, might as well get to know where to find stuff I need.”

“Good idea… though you may want to proceed with caution. Not many ponies might take a liking to you since you’re… well… not a pony.” Scootaloo advised.

“Yeah, I kinda notice after what I experienced in Canterlot Castle yesterday.” Katie said as levitated Scootaloo close to herself. “Come on, you might as well give me a tour around this place. We might even be able to fit in some flying training if we do this quick.”

“That would be awesome!”

“Sounds like a plan. Okay, let’s go.”

“Do you even know how to teach a pegasus how to fly?”

“It can’t be as hard as riding a bike. I mean come on, how hard can it be?”

(Canterlot, Main Street)

“Man, this place is a wreck.” Katie said as the she and Scootaloo landed while eyeing the destroyed street and wrecked buildings.

“What would you honestly expect after a storm like that?”

“Well I know what happens after a storm. I just expected you had some way to repair the damage done to this place.”

“Unicorns can use magic and cast spells to repair the damage. Just one of the things that’s hard to find are doctors for those who are hurt in the storms. We always lose a couple after each attack by those creatures you call Nevi and medical supplies is very hard to come by.”

“Is there a way to get more medical supplies? Or at least find help outside the country or something?”

“Equestria wasn’t the only country affected by this, Katie.” Scootaloo told her. “From what I’ve heard, this is a tragedy on a global scale. Some nations, like the land dwellers in Yakistan, are no more because they were able to adapt to the changes in their surroundings. Unlike Griffons, dragons and so on. There are those that know healing spells, but spells can’t fix everything.” With it, Scootaloo turned her head to see a mother and daughter at a gravestone, setting a bouquet of flowers before they moved on. “Poor Dinky… She lost her sister Amethyst in the last attack three weeks ago… I know what it’s like to feel that way… Somehow… we all lost something because of what’s been happening.”

“Guess I’ll have to add that to list of things to do afterwards.” Katie said as she began to walk down the street with Scootaloo. “Did you lose someone as well besides your parents?”

It took Scootaloo a few moments, but soon, she was able to speak. “My best friend, Rumble. It was when the first wave of Nevi hit. I was going to ask if he wanted to be my coltfriend, but when the ground below our feet began to break and the buildings around us came crashing down, he sacrificed his own life to save mine… Since then, I’ve gotten to know his older brother, Thunderlane… But somehow… I think he blames me for his little brother’s death.”

“What happened wasn’t your fault.”

“I know that… But… If only I was able to fly then… then he wouldn’t have to go back for me… we would both be alive… Now? I can’t even soar a few inches off of the ground before coming back down and it just makes me think of how useless I am.”

“Listen to me kid.” Katie said as she kneeled down and place a hand on her shoulder. “No matter what anyone says, you are not useless. Shit like this happens that we can’t control. The more you keep thinking like it’s your fault, the more you’ll be depress. I mean what would your friend Rumble say if he saw you like this? I’m pretty sure he’ll say something to cheer you up and say it wasn’t your fault, right?”

“R-right?” She said, looking back at Katie.

“How about after we get some stuff for the house, I’ll buy you whatever treat you want.” Katie said as she ruffled Scootaloo’s mane playfully. “My treat.” That was followed by a tight hug from the pegasus, almost knocking her over.

“Oh Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You’re the best, Katie!!”

“Hehe. Yeah I am aren’t I?” Katie said as she ruffled up Scootaloo’s head. “So, where’s the nearest store that sells household items?”

“There’s one down the street next to Sugarcube Corner.”

“Perfect.” The Shifter said as her body started to glow, causing Scootaloo to float around her. “Once we get what we need, we’ll swing but Sugarcube Corner and get some sweets for our place.”

“Sounds like a plan-.” Before the pegasus could say anything else, she and the shifter heard a loud scream coming from the corner of the building. “Did you hear that?”

“Not that hard not to hear it.” Katie said as she and Scootaloo rushed over around the corner. As they made it around the corner, the duo saw a group of thuggish ponies surrounding an injured pegasus wearing a light blue jump suit.

“Hehehe. Looks like we got ourselves a new toy boys.”

“I always wanted to ride a Wonderbolt.” The unicorn said as he levitated the mare close to him. “I wonder what she taste like?”

“Even here you have thuggish ponies that would take advantage of a girl.”

“Well when the world is like this, it comes to no surprise.”

“Mind helping me out on this one Dusty?”

“I’m pretty sure you can handle them alone, but I’ll only help when you’re out matched or out numbered.”

“Scootaloo, stay here for a second or two.” Katie ordered as she walked over to the group of ponies while cracking her knuckles. “It’s time to kick some ass.”

“Oh this going to be so cool.” Scootaloo said as she hid behind a trashcan while popping her from around it.

“Hey! Assholes!” Katie yelled, drawing the attention of the three colt. “Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?”

“Who the hell is that?” asked the gray colored earth pony.

“Don’t know.” said the unicorn as he let go of the mare. “But she looks middy good looking for whatever she is.” He said as he looked at Katie up and down like eye candy. “Change of plans boys, we’re getting ourselves a new pet.”

“I always wanted a pet kitty. I wonder if she’s a screamer?”

“Let’s find out.” said another earth pony as he began to charge at the shifter.

“I hope those sparring lessons with Paula will pay off in this fight.” Katie thought as she looked around for a weapon of some kind. Just as the earth pony was about to punch Katie in the face with a left hook, the shifter ducked under the fist and countered with a back flip causing the earth pony to fall on his flank.

“You’re gonna pay for that bitch!” The earth pony said as he quickly got up and tried to punch Katie again. Only for Katie to grab his fist, and Judo flip him into a dumpster. As the pony was about popped his head from out of the trash, Scootaloo appeared from behind and slammed the lid onto his head.

“Katie! Take this!” Scootaloo grabbed a metal pipe and tossed it over to the shifter, who grabbed it and took up a fighting stance as she prepared herself for the other two ponies.

“Don’t just stand there like a slack jawed idiot! Get her!” The unicorn ordered as the second earth pony charged at the shifter. As the the pony came into striking distance of Katie, the shifter simple ducked and countered with a jab to the stomach by the metal pipe. The earth pony fell to his knees as he grabbed his stomach in pain. When he was about to look up to curse at Katie, the shifter quick knocked him out by swinging the metal pipe at his head.

“Two down, one to-.” As katie looked back at the unicorn, she quickly dodge a beam of magic heading towards her face. “Whoa!”

“Hold still bitch so I can hit you!” The Unicorn said as he fired another beam of magic at Katie, only for her to dodge again and take cover behind where Scootaloo was hiding.

“Any ideas on how to take care of that unicorn?” Katie asked.

“Hit him on the horn on his head. That’s a unicorn’s weak spot.” Scootaloo answered as she pulled out a slingshot from her pocket. “You got about five to six second before he recovers from the rock I’m gonna hit him with.”

“Right.” Katie nodded as Scootaloo dashed to the side and fired a rock at the unicorn’s horn. This caused the stallion to stagger back in pain as Katie launched herself at the unicorn, and knocked the unicorn out by hitting hitting him on the head.

“Not bad for your first fight against a group of ponies.”

“Never thought those training lessons in self defense would be useful.” Katie thought as she walked over the pegasus. “You okay ma’am?” She asked as she extended a hand towards the mare.

“Yeah, I’m fine.” The mare said as she took her hand to help herself up. “Thanks for helping out back there….um….who or what are you?”

“Katie Graviton, Canterlot’s first and possibly only gravity shifter. Who might you be lady?”

“I’m Spitfire.”

“Wait you’re Spitfire!?” Scootaloo asked as she eyed the pegasus up and down. “As in Spitfire of the Wonderbolts?”

“Well it’s glad to see somepony know who I am.” Spitfire giggled. “Yep that’s me kid.”

“Um...who are the wonderbolts?” Katie asked only for Scootaloo to gasp in shock.

“You don’t know who the wonderbolts are?”

“I only been here for a day Scoot’s. I don’t know that much about this place, remember?”

“Oh, right. Anyway the mare you just saved is Spitfire, Captain of the Wonderbolt that was created by Celestia herself.”

“So they’re like a military air force?”

“Pretty much yeah.” Spitfire answered. “And I pretty much owe you one for saving my flank.”

“What happen anyway? If you’re the Captain of the wonderbolts, then how did you get jumped by three ponies like that?”

“Yeah not one of finest moments.” She said while scratching the back of her head. “I was actually chasing one of them because they stole something from a store. When I finally caught up with him, I got shot from behind by the unicorn.”

“So they’re much sucker punch you from behind.”

“Yeah, like I said not one of my finest moment.” Spitfire said as she pulled out a communicator. “I’ll have the royal guards take these guys to the dungeon. If you need anything from me, give me a call and I’ll help out in whatever you need.”

“Hm….well there is something that you could help us with.”

(Home Sweet Home)

“Welcome to Home Sweet Home, the store where you can buy whatever you need to make your home as comfortable as possible. How can I help-.” The store clerk said as he turned around and stopped midway after looking at Katie’s appearance. “Y-You.”

“Relax Silver Liner, she’s with me.” Spitfire said as she walked from behind Katie.

“Oh! Ms. Spitfire. I’m sorry, I didn’t know she was a friend of yours…not to be rude or anything, but what is she?”

“I’m a human let’s put it at that.” Katie said as she walked over to the counter and handed him a list. “I want you to get me the stuff on this list please.” She said as the clerk looked over the list.

“Hm….I think I might have some of the stuff on the list. How will you be paying for this ma’am?” Silver asked only for Katie to put a bag of bits on the counter.

“Will this cover it?”

“I-It would appear so ma’am. Please give me a second while I get the stuff you need.” With a glow from his horn, Silver Liner quickly teleported off.

“You know you could’ve let me pay for it.” Spitfire said. “It’s the least I can do for bailing me out of that mess.”

“I think you helping me carry the stuff back to our home will make us even.” Katie said as she looked at her watch. “But if you want, you can pay me back when we get to SugarCube Corner once we’re done here.”

“Fair enough.”

“Okay, I’ve return with the items you needed for your home ma’am.” Silver Liner said as he teleported back the stuff on the list. “Would you like for me to get somepony to assist you in carrying this to your home?”

“No thanks.” Katie said as her body turned red, making the bed, lamp, and TV levitated. “I’ll carry the heavy stuff. Spitfire could you carry Scootaloo while making sure none of the stuff I’m carrying fall?”

“You got it.” Spitfire said as she motion Scootaloo onto her back and begun to fly out the store.

“Thank you for the service Silver Liner.” Katie said as she flew out the store.

“Come by anytime you need something for your home ma’am!”