Back To Work

Back To Work
Chapter 4: Copy This But Shred That

By: Major Frostwing

Canterlot... My own backyard. It's good to be back. I cracked a smile as I moved through the streets in my disguise. Didn't want people to recognize the resident Orphanage runner. I moved through the crowd making my way towards my destination. The biggest shit hole in this pristine little city. South Canterlot.

I only had one destination in mind as I walked down the desolate streets. A little bar out of view unless you happened to know the way. A left here a right there and boom there it stands. The Last Stop Bar. A cute little run down bar but this was my destination. I pushed into the bar taking a seat at the bar top.

"Afternoon sir what can I get you?" The barkeep asked as I pulled out the picture setting it down so the barkeep couldn't see the image.

"Not much just your best cinnamon whiskey. On the rocks." I said as he nodded his head moving off to get my drink. Once he returned with my drink I paid my due and took a sip of the drink internally cringing at the quality of the drink. It was watered down before he even put the ice into it. Fucking pisses me off. I grip my glass tight as I feel it begin to crack under my grip.

"Anything else sir?" He asked as I only smile.

"No that will be all." I quickly down my drink setting it down on the bar top. "Have a good day. Oh tell your boss I said hi." I said as I got up from my seat walking out of the bar leaving the picture sitting there. I heard him call after me but I ignored him leaving the bar before disappearing down one of the alley ways.

"BOSS!" The barkeep yelled running into the basement seeing the cloaked stallion reading over a newspaper.

"What is it Weak Knees have the others finally returned from their mission in Manehatten?" The boss asked as he closed the paper looking over the front page. "I don't remember telling them to put such a strange message out for my copy cat but I like it."

"It wasn't the team that wrote the message." Weak said as he tossed an image onto the table in front of the boss. He picked it up before getting to his feet rather abruptly.

"WHERE THE FUCK DID YOU GET THIS WEAK!" The boss yelled reaching over the table grabbing him by the throat and dragging him face to face with The Boss.

"S-Some Stallion left it on my bar top. He also has a message for you." Weak said as the Boss threw him to the ground. "He said... Hi."

The Boss gripped his hands into fists before looking at all the others at his disposal. "CONTACT THE OTHER BASES WE ARE MOVING ON TO THE FINAL PHASE!" The Boss roared making his way to the stairs. "THIS COUNTRY WILL BE OURS!" He yelled making his way up and out of the bar only to come in contact with a strange mare.

"My boss invites you to a party..." She said as the boss looked her over carefully.

"What the fuck is up with this mare? She seems to be radiating some form of darkness." The Boss told himself before smiling under his hood.

"He will only accept a yes. I suggest you agree."

"And if I don't?" The Boss asked as the rest of his men moved up and out of the bar.

"The Green Fields... 3 hours... Bring all the bodies you want. It will not matter in the end." The woman said as she stepped back into the shadows. "Red Line will be avenged for your transgressions." The woman said as she sank into the shadows.

"Boss who was that bitch?" One of the underlings asked as The Boss turned his attention to him.

"We have been challenged. The Fists of Purity will not waver at this little challenge."

"What if it is a trap of the Royal Guard?" Another asked as The Boss shook his head.

"Then it will accelerate our plans. Let's move." The Boss ordered as they all made their way towards Green Fields.

"Jon what are you doing now?" Night asked as I stood in the middle of The Green Fields with my phone out.

"Making a phone call." I said calmly dialing the number. The phone rang twice before it was answered.

"Report." Celestia said as I cracked a wicked smile.

"Green Fields in 20 minutes there will be blood. Do me a favor and Listen to the storm." I said as I quickly hung up turning my attention away from my phone to see my quarry coming for me.

"They have brought more than we expected." Night said as I waved my hand dismissively.

"There is only one I need to kill the others are just for fun." I said still smiling. "I will dismiss my disguise when it will be the most hilarious." I saw all of them stop a good 20 meters away raising their weapons at me.

"Only two dare defy the true future of Equestria? Pathetic." The one wearing a cloak says as I crack my knuckles.

"Boss that is the stallion that left the picture." Weak Knees said as I only continued to smile.

"I loved this little cat and mouse. My dear little Copy Cat. Did you like my messages? I made them with love after all. Especially that last one. He screamed like a little bitch once I broke his wings." I said as I ran a hand through my hair.

"So my Copy Cat makes his appearance. Cute." The boss says with his own smile. "So what do I call you?" I pointed at myself before chuckling.

"Oh that is very simple. You can call me the original." I said as I dismissed my disguise. "Now little copy cat... Where the fuck are my swords..?" I said as my smile vanished.

"Don't you know your history. The original died over 250 years ago." The Boss said as he raised his hand as his small army loaded their weapons. "Kill this impostor." They all opened fire only to see their spell bullets slam against a small shield in front of me.

"Wrong answer." I said as I flicked my wrist summoning a bracelet. "It's been a while since I pulled out this armor but I still know how to use it." I say as I slide the bracelet on flexing my magic as it began to grow over my body. "Now where are my blades?" I asked again as I dismissed the shield.

"I said kill him you fools." The Boss yelled out as they all began to reload. One was able to reload fast enough and fired as I raised my hand catching the bullet before throwing it right back nailing the man right in the forehead.

"Your little toys will not stop me." I said as I continued walking forward. "I will take them back. You will all die. Simple as that." I formed my pistols as I took aim. I opened fire gunning down swaths of The Boss's army before they were able to form some sort of defense.

"What the hell is he?" One of the Henchmen asked as I only smiled under my helmet charging forward jumping my shadows to my arms.

"I AM SALT!" I yelled as I shoved my arm through his shield stabbing my hand through his chest. "I AM YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE!" I shoved my other arm into his chest before ripping the stallion in half.

"SPELL GUNS DON'T WORK SWITCH TO SWORDS!" The Boss ordered as he drew a black great sword.

"THERE IS MY BEAUTIFUL BLADE!" I yelled with glee. A henchman next to me drew a sword swinging at me as I caught the blade disarming him with my fingers through his skull. "This should be fun." I said as I corrupted the blade in my hand.

I swung the sword in my hand decapitating one of my enemies before over hand throwing the sword nailing another one in the throat only for him to let out a wet gurgle. I felt a blade scrape against my back before I turned around seizing the offender by the throat lifting him up and slamming him into the ground collapsing his throat in the process. "FUCK YOU!" I yelled before picking him up by the leg swinging him like a bat knocking one of the others out of the park. "HOME RUN!" I yell charging back into the fight.

I pulled back my fist about to kill another when a blade cleaves through my right arm. I jump back looking down at my arm more than a little annoyed. "You are not as invincible as you think." I flick my eyes up to the one who cut off my arm before lifting up my helmet tossing it to the ground.

"I guess I forgot to prove that I am invincible." I flicked my left wrist bringing my arm back to me. "Time to fix that mistake." I said attaching my arm back to it's rightful place. "Can't believe I let a no one take my fucking arm off." I rotate my right arm calmly before reaching out gripping my blade with my magic. "You don't even know how to use Umbra to his fullest." I say as I rip my arm back relinquishing Umbra from the confines of this filthy copy.

"How dare you take what is rightfully mine." The Boss said as he drew my second blade from under his cloak. "I will rectify this mistake."

"The only mistake you need to rectify is the one where you started breathing." I say as Umbra revs in my grip.

A bright flash stops our fight as I look over to see Princess Celestia and Princess Luna standing there both armed to the teeth in their armor and weapons. "Jon you are to desist all activities. We are taking these criminals in for their crimes against the crown." Celestia said as I raised my pistol at her glaring at her.

"You will not take this from me." I order as I move my finger to the trigger. "I would rather kill both of you before I let you take away my right to slaughter this man for what he has done." I say as I flick my eyes towards my enemy.

"What about the children Jon?" Luna asks as I continue to glare down my target. "If you do this you know you can't just go back to them. This day will haunt you." I let out a chuckle before i turned into full blown laughter.

"I do this because of the children. With this trash taken care of I can go back to them and keep them safe." I pull the hammer back on my gun. "Now don't interfere Celestia." I ready my blade.

"Jon if you kill that man we have the right to take all of your children away. Just because you are our friend means you will be allowed to do whatever you want." I froze as my mind ran through scenarios. I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice that a blade was forcefully shoved through my chest.

"Never take your mind off the fight." My Copy Cat said as I reached out pulling his hood off.

"You're right I need to focus on what is important." I raised Umbra bringing the blade through his legs. "My children need me so you are not worth the time it takes to kill you." I pull Solaris out of my chest looking over the blade calmly. "This blade only cuts corruption not people. Maybe if you studied me a little more you would know I don't use Solaris in combat." I turned my attention away from him making my way towards Celestia.

"A wise choice Jon." I nod my head once before grabbing Celestia by her armor yanking her face to face with me.

"I will not warn you again with getting between me and my target." I say as I shove her back looking over to Luna. "And you. If you ever use my children against me again I. Will. Kill. You." I say as my armor recedes back to a bracelet. "I will keep these in my storage where I know no one else will take them."

"YOU THINK THIS IS OVER!?" I looked over my shoulder looking at the downed boss. "I WILL NEVER STOP THE SECOND I ESCAPE I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN AND BURN THAT LITTLE ORPHANAGE YOU LOVE SO DEARLY TO THE GROUND!" I turned completely around tightening my hand into a fist slowly. "I WILL START BY KILLING THOSE KIDS YOU LOVE SO MUCH!" I raised my right arm flexing my magic as I seized him by the heart.

"Then I better make sure that can't happen." I said as I slowly squeezed.

"JON DON-" Celestia began before I yanked my arm back as The Boss's heart ripped out of his chest. The heart floated into my hand as I held it up.

"I will accept my punishment for doing the right thing Celestia and you already know I would do it again... Now try to take my children away from me. I fucking dare you." I threaten revving Umbra.

Celestia stares at me before letting out a sigh. "Jon you know I can't just let you get away with this. I warned you of the consequences but I can't take your children away from you. I will do the next best thing. I am placing you under house arrest in your orphanage for the next 200 years." I sigh making my blades disappear into my storage.

"I accept. On one condition. If my children request my presence at school or at life changing events I will call. It is up to you whether or not I am allowed to go." I say as Celestia nods her head.

"I will have a squad of guards escort you and your children home." I only smile to her.

"Thank you Celestia now I need a shower where my children can not see what their father really is." I stretch my arms out before making my way towards Canterlot. Retirement was a lot of fun but sometimes work is necessary.