The Steel Gray Mask

by RayDawn

It's A Trap!

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The Figure stood alone on a rooftop waiting with his right hand glowing in his cloak. What will happen today? He thought. Canterlot below him looked beautiful with it's lights. He had yet to meet this city's ssissthi, but maybe that was for the best. Below him he saw two katimai. Their clothes were in a state of disarray as they stopped at a store as they were likely buying food for their masters. "Hmph. Si ornla nurti shala sio ekess qe vi katima." Then he turned from the pitiful sight. "Ponies." He nearly spat. They were so weak, but he had made a promise to his ankin. He would protect those who were weak against evil.

As he contemplated this he heard a scream. He dropped his listening spell. He turned his head towards the sound's origin. It's a little close to the castle. He thought. "si keefum korth." He simply stood there. This is risky, but I have to go. He ran towards the end of the roof and jumped. As he was in the air he teleported to a roof above the sound.

He looked down and saw three Unicorns. One was a stallion on the floor bleeding. He had a white coat and a blue mane. Next to him was a mare of brown with a mane of yellow. Opposite of them was a mare holding a bloody dagger and she was laughing. She had a gray coat and an orange mane. He didn't immediately jump down as he could sense powerful magic in the area. He just couldn't tell what kind of magic. The mare with the dagger decided to advance towards the two and the figure kicked himself to into overdrive. He couldn't afford any hesitation, so he jumped down into her path. As he landed all the ponies gasped in shock. The mare with the dagger dropped it and asked, "Who are you?"

The figure fixed his posture and stood up with his back to the pair. "I am-" He began to say,but was then interrupted.

The stallion then said three words, "A big idiot."

Now it was the figure's turn to be shocked. "What?" He asked as he turned towards the pair. He felt the magic he sensed before dissipate. Before him was scores of guards led by a brown Earth Pony with a copper mane. "Coi jahus vi lorit shio korja? Xsiol!" He grumbled loud enough for the white stallion from before to hear. He was surrounded in this alley and he could feel their magic charging up. Vobit, astahii itrewica ve! He thought. He decided to cast a jump spell while his arms were inside his cloak.

"Put your hands up where we can see them!" Said the white stallion. The figure did as he was told, but the stallion noticed a faint hunter green glow around his goldenrod claws. The stallion realized what he was attempting, but it was too late. The stallion managed to grip the figure's cloak, but the figure jumped up over a building. This, however broke his cloak off of him.

The stallion looked up at the figure as he was on the nearby roof. He was illuminated by the moonlight for all the guards to see. He was a wingless goldenrod dragon of 7 feet with silver spikes that ended at his rather short tail. On his head was a steel mask of gray that had lost it's shine, as if burned off. His figure was skinny, but toned muscles still appeared. He was wearing a belt that had a sword and two daggers were attached to his thighs via holsters. The figure turned and ran while they were in shock.

All of the guards apparent were Unicorns or Earth Ponies so none could give chase, except for a certain orange Pegasus with a blue mane. The figure ran at around 20 miles per hour, but Flash's armor delayed him. Flash flew as fast as he could but he could only slightly pass that. The figure's body had a magical glow and slowed down only when jumping to the point that Flash could almost grab his tail. Just when he was this close the figure jumped to the right and Flash flew straight into a chimney hard enough to break it. He flew passed it and nearly fell off, but the figure caught him before he did. Flash dangled as his consciousness faded, so the last thing he saw was the figure saving his life.

...

"Flash Sentry!" Shining Armor shouted as Flash Sentry flew after the figure.

"Rookie!" Commissioner Lance shouted. It was to no avail, he wouldn't listen.

"We have to chase him!" Shining Armor then turned to chase Flash Sentry by means of sidewalk.

"Wait up!" Commissioner Lance yelled at the prince. They both proceeded to run and the guards there did the same. They had trouble keeping up their speed, due to their armor, however Shining Armor persevered on.

Shining Armor had one thought in his head. Twily will kill me if he gets hurt! This was the thought that propelled him further than the others. Then, as if to spite him, he saw Flash Sentry crash. "NO!" Shining Armor shouted. Time seemed to slow. Flash was spiraling towards the edge, Shining Armor wouldn't reach a range for his telekinesis to work, but then the figure did the unthinkable. He jumped and grabbed Flash Sentry's tail before he could fall, leaving him prone on the roof with his arm out.

Shining Armor saw his opportunity and charged his horn. He reached the two and covered them both in his magic. The figure was finally caught! Meanwhile, the figure had one thought that he expressed, "Xsiol!"

...

Twilight Sparkle was in her room asleep when she awoke. She looked around her room. Wings, check, horn, check, dresser, check, bed check, Spike, check. Huh. Why do I feel like I need to hurt my brother? Whatever, back to sleep. She thought. She then closed her eyes and then slept.


Author's Note

Wow, I'm late again? I need to schedule better... Anyways there are now enough clues for you guys to find out why the Crossover tag is there. So many questions:
Will the figure get out of this pickle?
Will you guys find it out?
Will Flash get better?
Will Twilight kill Shining Armor?
All this and more will be revealed next week! As always, constructive criticism is appreciated.

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