Chapters 3 B.O.E. Lore
2020- Space exploration invented
ATL Program
Artificial Time-lord Program
(Modeled after the ONI spartan program)
The ATL Program is run by the WGAR (Wasteland Government Advance Research) takes new born children and replaces them with F.T.D. (Fated To Die) children. They are taught and trained how to fight at at early age and at 7 they are put into a mock battlefield to test them. When they reach 9 years of age they are induced with chemicals to enhance their combat and at 10 they are given equipment, an 'dumb' AI and sent into combat known as 'The Trials'. At 15 IF they are still alive they are put into a lab where they are given a special serum along with a second heart so they can regenerate. Then they can choose their equipment, specialized armor, their own customized insignia, and then are sent into the wasteland to clean it up as a nearly unstoppable force equipped with a beacon and a radio to call for equipment, supply crates, and in worse cases reinforcements. ATLs can either work alone or in five to three man teams where one ATL is the leader of said team. The normal ATL equipment is two primary weapons and three secondary weapons, 5 days worth of rations, 500 credits, 7 clips per gun, an holo-map with a drone, climbing gear, and a first aid-kit. The ATL armor is called DYRNWYN armor that has built-in heart beat sensor, night vision, jump boots, magnetics, and a special ability depending on the ATL. There are three types of DYRNWYN armor which are Scout, Assault, and Heavy with Assault being the balance between the two. There are three types of ATLs and they are the normal, the Inquisitor, and the Searcher, these types are defined by base colors with normal black, Inquisitors grey, and Searchers white. Inquisitors and Searchers all have shoulder pauldrons that separate them from the normal ATLs with their respective type's color on the "ribs" of the pauldron. The DYRNWYN armor base color is a respective color for the types of ATL the wearer is like Inquisitor is grey, and the secondary color is up to the ATL to decide, all ATLs have the option to decorate their armor but they have to have their insignia on one of the shoulder pads.
Character Info:
Character: Inquisitor (02)
Character: Arrow
Character: Talon
'Crusader' class frigate
The 'Crusader' class frigate is the most chosen by ATL agents for their ship because of its power and speed being able to hold its own in a fleet battle. The 'Crusader' class ship has one AMC cannon, 8 turrets that can switch between gating and missile, and a front and bottom hangars. It also has a cargo hold, vehicle bay, throw cage bay, med- bay, freeze- sleep bay, crew quarters, lounge, armory, workshop, and a command bridge. Each 'Crusader' class ship is designed to hold one tank, two dropships, eight combat jeeps, 8 motor bikes, twelve throw cages, one helicopter and one fighter jet.
Ponies
The Ponies or People have tails and their normal hair, with their cutie marks on their hips and chest. Unicorns have crystals in their hands and magic nullifyers can go on any finger or horn and cannot be removed by the one that has the ring on. Pegasi have their wings and Earthers are normal.
Voices:
Inquisitor
'Wolf'
Arrow
'Assassin'
Talon
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Logos
Princess Luna
'Azure' / 'Nightmare Moon'
Celestia
'Gold'
Silver
'General' / 'Shining Armor'
Spitfire
Daring Do
Rainbow Dash
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Twilight
'Lavender'
Rarity
'Paladin Knight'
Pinkie
Fluttershy
Applejack
Author's Note
Hope you guy's liked this info chapter before the story begins.
Updates
3 Brothers on Equus
Chapter 1: Stranded
5400
(Bridge of the ---- -----, 3rd person)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib3_zJsFZik
"Sir, the evac fleet is away and the coordinates for the last known location of the rebel fleet near the Gateway is plotted in. Shall we warp, Sir?" A voice said on a 'Crusader' class ship with the words 'Dark Knight' on it said.
"Yes Arrow, prepare all systems for warp and for possible combat." Another voice replied.
At this a third voice replies "With all due respect brother but why are we preparing if the last thousand tim-"
The Inquisitor's AI Logos cuts in.
with this a pissed Talon replies "Well maybe if I was a computer I could entertain myself by-"
"Talon, Logos stop fighting, we need to prepare for possible combat, systems check?" The Inquisitor cuts in.
"Course plotted in and ready to fly sir." Arrow updates.
"Good commence warp."
"Copy, warping in 5..."
"4..."
"3..."
"2..."
"1..."
"Warping... NOW!"
Suddenly the ship is surrounded by the white light of warp space for about three secods before arriving at the Gateway alone... exept for the rebel armada surrounding the ship. Almost as one the armada opened fire, and the 'Dark Knight' being surrounded by the ships shields.
Unnervingly calm the Inquisitor says "Arrow get us out of here."
Just as calm Arrow replies "Sir they just hit the navy and the shields are dropping fast. We need to use the second warp drive."
"Arrow get us out of here."
"Sir I can't get us out of here and the only way is through the ring."
"Go, get us out of here, through the Gateway."
"Wait, the Gateway, you mean THAT GATEWAY!?" A panicked Talon yells as he points towards the Gateway ring.
"Arrow, gun it NOW!" Talon yells
"Gunning it, Logos prepare to hit the warp drive on my mark."
"Talon get on the guns, Arrow get this ship through the ring, Logos try to keep the shields up as long as you can and boost the engine speed. Now that all you have your assignments get busy." The Inquisitor said.
At this an eager Talon shouts "Finally some action!"
The 'Dark Knight' then flew with full thrust activated to the Gateway ring. A few seconds after the 'Dark Knight' flew away a rebel capital destroyer with a rusted paint job with the letters identifying it as the 'Vengeance' broke off from its fleet and pursued the 'Dark Knight' to the ring.
"... No, don't alert them... full thrust into the Gateways portal." the Inquisitor said.
"Yes, sir."
"Sir the 'Vengeance' just engaged her fighters." Talon reported calmly from his station.
"Good, their fighters can't handle warp travel."
"Sir, we are almost there. Logos on my mark in..."
"3..."
"2..."
"1... warp now."
And with this the 'Dark Knight' warped into the portal with the 'Vengeance' in a now hesitant pursuit.
(Bridge of the 'Vengeance', 3rd person)
"Sir they just jumped, shall we try to follow?" a voice reported from his station.
At this a calm voice from the captians chair said "Yes... warp now."
"Sir, what about the fighters?" another voice asked from his consol.
"... Leave them with the fleet."
(One minute earlier, in Ponyville, 3rd person)
"Thank you for joining me at this at this star gazing tonight." a girl named Twilight said to her small crowd of friends, family and mentors.
At this an hot-shot Rainbow Dash said "No problem Twi-"
Suddenly there was a loud "POP" and a aged man with a mix-matching suit appeared from thin air along with a Shining Armor and a middle aged man wearing a white lab coat with dark blue highlights in his coat and dark hair.
"Wait, hold everything, you might want to shield your eyes from the stars for a moment." a panicked Discord said
"Why should we Discord, and why is Shining here with a egg-head with you?" an protective Rainbow Dash said as Shining and Cadence (did I get the spelling right?) enbraced in a hug.
"Well you see Rainbow, Shining is here for protection and this is Bluejay, a resercher whom is from another world and has been here in ponyville for a while now."
"Another world?" an eager Twilight asks.
Seeing this as an opertune time to say something Bluejay said "Yes Ms. Sparkle I am from another world, an alien if you will, but as much flesh and bone as you and I. But that was not the reason I need to warn you not to look at the sky."
"Why?" an confused Twilight asked.
"Glad you asked that actually, but before I answer I need to tell you that I came to this dimension by something called a Gateway ring that has the power to teleport large planets across the universe, but also has the power to destroy several planets in one shot, and my team whom all died in the crash (this gaining shocked faces around him except for Discord) because we were researching this ring before the ships warp drive activated the ring pulling us into its portal. Then next thing i knew I was surrounded by my fellow researchers to find them dead and I was due soon as well from blood loss but luckily Discord here saw the crash and saved me on death's doorstep. And according to my equipment two cruisers are entering above orbit the bigger one higher than the second in about in..." Bluejay finishes as he pulls out a data pad from one of the inside pockets of his lab coat.
"3..."
"2..." He and Discord pullout shades from one of their respective pockets and put them on.
"1..."
Just as he finished saying one two loud tears sounded in space along with one very bright flash that would have blinded any-one who was looking.
"And we have visi- NO NO NO NO! It can't be them... then what the other... holy shit...its... Shadow team..."
Author's Note
This is the first chapter of many hope you guys enjoyed.
(Current time, Ponyville, 3rd person)
"... then whats the other... holy shit... its... Shadow team..." Bluejay said in fear and disbelief.
Worried at his sudden tone Fluttershy asked quietly "Whats wrong?"
As if not hearing her, Bluejay turned to Discord, tossed another data pad at him and said "Hey Discord you remember what I said about the Rebels from my dimension? Well on of their most famous battleships is here, but the other ship is one of our ATL ships and ATLs are basically Elite immortal warriors from where i'm from."
With that short explanation, Discord then vanished- "POP" -to where ever he goes to and hides during these times.
And with that everyone knew that those star ships meant the fate of Equus.
(Current time, Bridge of the 'Dark Knight', 3rd person)
"Exiting warp- space right... NOW!" Arrow reported as the view of space expanded around the viewing window.
"Yes.. but, where?" An suspicious Inquisitor asked.
"Well I for one-" Talon Started before being cut off by a loud "FFWWW" which is the sound of a ship exiting Warp- space.
"Logos, pull us into a battle position, Arrow, warm up the guns and Talon, go to the Throw Cage bay." The Inquisitor instructed from his seat.
"Got it"
"Runn-"
THUD THUD
Suddenly the ship rocked from artillery fire, throwing Talon to the deck but he soon recovered and started to run.
"Well lets hope that they will leave." Arrow said from his station.
(30 seconds ago, Talon, 1 st person)
"Runn-" THUD
Why? Why does the universe hate me? First The Trials, then Spring, some other smaller times and now this? unbelievable. Talon thought as he ran through the corridors towards the Throw Cage bay. Now Talon was in the Throw cage bay with the Throw Cages lined up and ready to "throw."
"Why did I sign up for this?"
"Logos, go back to the bridge." I said before I lost it.
"Fine, calibrate the canon." I said starting to get claustrophobic.
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'THROOMMM'
'And there went my ears.' I thought as my pod flew towards the enemy ship... wait what is that noise? Oh no, "NOT AGAIN!" I yelled at the top of my lungs knowing what was about to happen.
(Bridge of the 'Vengeance', 3rd person)
"Sir, their bottom thrusters are damaged and they are drifting towards the planet" a voice said from a console.
"Sir, they just launched a throw pod at us with a heat signature inside it." Updated another voice.
At this the captain said "get us out of here, now."
"Sir a transport followed us in and is falling towards the planet." One voice said.
At this the captain said "leave them, their fault for following us."
(Current time, bridge if the 'Dark Knight', 3rd person)
"Sir they just jumped and the shock- wave pushed Talon's pod back towards us and to the planet." Arrow reported from his station.
"... Logos try to fix the ships thrusters and warp drives, and track where Talon's pod is."
(Current time, Ponyville, 3rd person)
Everyone was looking up at the sky and saw the 'Vengeance' leave and two meteors fall towards the Everfree.
"So... what just happened", a confused Twilight asked.
At this, a knowing Bluejay slowly turned around and walked back to town and when he was halfway down the hill he stopped as if knowing that everyone was staring. "Everything will change for the best or worst if that is what you are wondering..." then he turned around, his rectangular glasses reflecting the moonlight making them an eirre white. "And if that ship lands, it will be in the favor of good for you, and me... heh... looks like the universe is catching up to me." Then he turned and walked away.
Then suddenly Pinky lit up and disappeared only to be in front of the scientist to yell "OHMYGOSHINEEDTOTHROWYOUAWELCOMETOEQUUSPARTY!" And with that Pinky disappeared is a puff of dust. As if not knowing what just happened Bluejay turned to the group and asked.
"Um... should I be worried?"
At his worried expression Applejack said with a grin "Mah- be."
And all the Group laughed except for Bluejay whom was walking away at a fast pace, which prompted the group to laugh even harder.
(10 minutes later)
The group's laughter was slowly dying down until there was only light chuckles, then a curious Twilight looked up at where the damaged ship was and wondered what was going on up there.
"Twilight?... Twilight?" a concerned Rainbow Dash said.
"Hmm?"
"We were callin ya name for a while Sugarcube." Applejack informed.
"Hmm, I was just wondering what they are still doing up there..." Twilight left unfinished.
"Perhaps we shall try pulling them into orbit, sister?" a usually quiet Luna said.
"That might convince them to come down for a talk." Celestia agreed.
"And if they have space travel they can revolutionize our current technology." Twilight realized excitedly.
"Alright we shall pull it in on three." Luna said.
"3" said all the one that had majic.
"2"
"1"
"Pull!"
(3 seconds earlier, Bridge of the 'Dark Knight', 3 rd person)
"New dimension, new rules." Arrow said from his console.
"Logos, track the trajectory then sent the route to Arrow, Arrow try to land us near or in the forest Talon landed in." The Inquisitor said.
"Wow, believe it or not, the route leads us in a site that is three miles away from Talon in the forest." Arrow said after reading the Data.
Just then the flames of entry surrounded the viewport of the ship as it hurtled towards the planet at an alarming rate, now doubt scaring the inhabitants of the planet. The ship was half way down to the planet when the ship fired its thrusters so it would turn and launch itself towards the forest. When it was 50 feet above the tree line, it started to tilt up and slow down as its landing gear extended as it fell to the ground. As soon as it touched down the ship slid for awhile then locked the landing gear immobilizing the ship as long as the gear was locked.
(Current time, Ponyville, 3 rd person)
"Wow" Rainbow saying what everyone was thinking.
"Well I think it might be best to meet them." Princess Celestia said.
"Um but its the Everfree and its night right now." Fluttershy brought to their attention. Just then a Blue Flare shot up into the sky and not three seconds later a Green flare in a different place where the ship landed, shot up to join its brother in the sky.
Author's Note
So second chapter, any questions? Next chapter, Rendezvous. Oh and good job on spotting the RvB reference if you saw it.
"Um but its the Everfree and its night right now." Fluttershy brought to their attention. Just then a Blue Flare shot up into the sky and not three seconds later a Green flare in a different place where the ship landed, shot up to join its brother in the sky.
On by one the crowd dispersed with several "goodnight"s to each other as they headed to their separate homes, until only Twilight was left staring at the Everfree.
"Princess Twilight, is it not wise to stay up while your friends have already left for their homes?" A quiet Luna asked understanding her curiosity.
"Sorry Princess Luna... its just that I'm wondering whether or not they will be friendly." Twilight said as she turned around to go back home, leaving the princess of the night alone.
Watching Twilight leave, Luna then turned to look at the forest. Then she teleported to the castle.
(Current time, Bridge of the 'Dark Knight', 3 rd person)
"Uggh, wha- what happened?" Arrow said as he rose from the console from which he was spread across noticing how everything was damaged and sparking. He then saw the Inquisitor rise from the floor when he was thrown when they "landed".
"Logos, systems report." The Inquisitor said as he rose.
"And Talon?"
Just then Talons blue location flare was shot up into the calm night sky, Arrow then shot his location flare in response.
"Arrow, go down and fix the thrusters, while I fix the consoles from up here." the Inquisitor said as he walked to the cargo hold for tools with his arms crossed behind is back. "Oh and Logos, turn on the movement sensors and alert Arrow if it picks up something... or somethings."
"Yes do that please." The Inquisitor said as the doors closed.
(Morning, Ponyville, 3 rd person)
It was outside Ponyville where the 'Mane 6', princesses, and Shining Armor were outside the Everfree and were walking in the forest when they heard a loud "VREEEEEE" sound as a jeep came flying over the hill as it slid to a stop. As it stopped, Bluejay jumped out with a rifle over his shoulder and started walking towards the group.
"You know it is dangerous to go into the Everfree, right?" Bluejay asked as he continued walking towards the forest with the rifle now in his hands. As he reached the edge of the forest he stopped and looked at one burned tree surround by clean, un-burned trees.
"Yeah, so why are you going in the Everfree alone?" Rainbow Dash asked him.
Then Bluejay turned around and said "Two reasons, one, I'm used to danger, two..." he left un- finished as he looked down at the ground.
"... ooookay? Well lets go in together, deal?" Twilight said excited to see the 'Visitors'.
Bluejay looked up at them with a small smile and said "Thank you." He turned his head to look at the tree, but as soon as they reached him, he turned around and lead the way with a data pad in one hand and the rifle in the other.
(Current time, around the 'Dark Knight', 3 rd person)
(Bridge)
"Aaaand that the last of it, try again Logos." The Inquisitor said as he got up from fixing the last console.
Just then all the consoles lit up and the green/grey image of an officer appeared and Logos said
Logos reported
"... set a console outside so I can monitor the systems and greet them when they get back."
"I want to advise them not to meet the locals so we can get out of here ASAP." The Inquisitor said as he walked out of the bridge.
"Yes, go ahead, we might as well rescue someone while we are here." And with that he walked out as the doors closed.
(Current time, Arrow, 1 st person)
'VREEEEEE' 'ah the engine of a jeep in the sill forest of... unknown. Now I should be coming up to Talons signal any secon-' 'CRACK', I swerve the wheel in instinct as something his the window- shield of the jeep.
"Uhhhh..." A familiar voice says. 'Oh, so thats what I hit.' As I see Talon's signal is now behind me.
"Sorry Brother, did not see you there." I call out to my brother
"Obviously" came the stark reply from Talon as he walked wards the passenger side of the jeep. "Now, lets get back to the ship."
"Agreed, and can you not tell Inquisitor that I hit you with the jeep." I ask as I turn towards the "Landing" site.
"Who? Oh you mean Fox, I wont but... the huge dent on the bumper might tell a different story." Talon finished with a laugh.
'Shit'
(2 minutes later, around the 'Dark Knight', 3 rd person)
The Inquisitor was leaned over the Holo- table when he heard a familiar 'VREEEEE' coming towards the ship. When he looked up he saw that the jeep had a dent in the bumper and Arrow was driving with Talon in the Passenger seat holding healing foam over his ribs. Both of them then jumped out, walking separate directions as Logos takes over the jeep and drives it towards the vehicle bay. Deciding to have fun with Talon as he said "So... did you have to hold down the jeep or..." and this makes Talon cross his arms and look away.
"Fo- Inquisitor, I think we should meet the locals, they might be able to give us supplies to fix the ship." Talon said as he looked the table displaying the surrounding area.
"No, we made contact with a old ACSC signal so we are only going to take survivors, then get off world if we can." The Inquisitor said as he turned his head to look at Talon.
(Current time, Bluejay's group, 3 rd person)
They walked in silence as Bluejay and Shining led the group to the area of the crash site. Then deciding to break the silence Rainbow Dash offered "To fly up and ahead to see how far they were from it" while to stretch her wings.
"No" the blue scientist said as he led the group, "We are only halfway there and there are entities that can fly here Ms. Rainbow Dash." Bluejay said politely.
Just then a pack of Timber-wolves jumped out of the bushed only to be greeted by the scientists rifle going 'CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK' then there was only fire wood as the scientists moved on as if nothing had happened. As he was walking forward he glanced back to see that everyone looking at the 'fire wood' in shock, but the royal sisters were looking straight at him in curiosity. 'Well I'll have to keep an eye on them" not realizing that they were thinking the same about him.
(10 minutes later, Bluejay's group, 3 rd person)
"Pleeeease." Rainbow dragged out, desperate to fly. not noticing that he stopped outside the clearing.
"No, were here." and true to his word the ship was there with two figures looking at a Holo- table hooked up to the ship and another one in green looking straight at them with some sort of bow aimed at a tree far from them.
Author's Note
Hope you guys enjoyed and please tell me if any thing is spell wrong or the grammar done wrong. Next chapter- 'Meeting'
(Current time, ''Dark Knight''s crash site, 3 rd person)
"No, were here." and true to his word the ship was there with two figures looking at a Holo- table hooked up to the ship and another one in green looking straight at them with some sort of bow aimed at a tree far from them.
They stopped as they realized that they had been noticed by one of them and not the other two. And at this Twilight tried to rush towards the green figure when stopped by her brother.
"Careful Twi we don't know if they are friendly or not." Shining advised her as he held her back.
Ten minutes they just stared. Stared for minutes that felt like hours to them.
(10 minutes later)
They were still staring at each other, until an impatient Twilight said a little too loud, "So Who are you?"
At the noise, the Inquisitor and Talon turned around with both of their rifles pointed at them until they saw the scientist, and when they did they lowered their rifles down a little but ready to open fire at them if needed. But, they lowered their rifles even more when Arrow put his bow on his back, almost as one The inquisitor walked forward with Arrow on his right and Talon on is left in arrow formation and stopped halfway across the clearing, with Logos appearing on his shoulder RvB style. On Bluejay's side he motioned for the Princesses to walk forward to meet them, and they did, the four princesses, a guard captain, a group of civilians, and an armed scientist. Now only a few feet separated them, the ATLs with a downed ship behind them and the Inhabitants with the forest and sunrise behind them. Then the princess of the sun decided to try to make a conversation with the one that looked like the leader.
"Well hello, welcome to Equus. I am princess Celestia, co- ruler of Equestria, would like to extend Equestria's greeting to you, Mr..." she left unfinished, hoping to get a name.
"..."
"..."
"..."
At this silent exchange Celestia looked a little crestfallen that the new beings were being silent.
"... It's Inquisitor Zero Two"
Beaming at this new information Celestia it up and said "Well Mr. Inquisitor, welcome to Equestria, land of friendship and harmony."
Then the one on his left in blue armor said "Ha friendship and harmony, that's rich, even the most safe places are chaotic... and friendship... that's a different sto-"
At this the one on the right in green hissed at his brother "Talon, now is not the time for this."
"Why not, it's the most opportune time to bring it up-" he then turned to the princess and said "- well since you know soooo much about 'friendship and harmony'. Tell us how many you have defeated with 'roses and flowers', and if you can name even one. I will eat my shoes."
(1 hour later after a talk about how Twilight defeated Tirek and Starlight whom was now Twilight's apprentice now with the magic of friendship.)
At this, it left three very shocked ATLs which is very hard to do, even when they are staring death in the face they are upturned. Then Arrow started to laugh and Pinky started in on the laughing after asking "Whats so funny?" Once Arrow finished with his laughing fit he pointed to Talon and said "Talon, shoe, go." and this caused everyone except for Talon, Bluejay, and the Inquisitor to laugh.
"It was an expression brother." Talon said with ice in his voice.
At this Arrow stopped laughing and got up beside the Inquisitor. "Understood."
All the others that weren't up already, got up and stared at them with their sudden change in demeanor.
"... What did you come here for?" The Inquisitor said impatiently.
"Well we wanted to see if you were alright and -" Celestia said before being interupted by Twilight.
"And we wanted to study your technology, if it is okay with you." she finished after looking at her mentors disapproving face.
Looking at the sun princess, the Inquisitor said "Thanks for looking up on us, and..." Inquisitor then looks at Twilight, "Twilight, is it?"
Shocked at his knowledge of her name she asked "How did you know my name?"
"Well Mr. Bluejay had installed a file on you and I heard Mr. Shining say your short name." the Inquisitor said calmly.
"Why did you ask if you already knew my name." Twilight inquired.
At this the Inquisitor raised his hand and said "Wanted to make sure and did you know that-" he then held up his rifle "that these were made in the heat of war and cause death and destruction wherever they are if they are in the wrong hands?" he questioned as the group whom had not been around a gun look shocked at the rifle. Then Celestia marched up to the Inquisitor and held out her hand and said.
"Hand it over, Now!"
Seeing how this might end, Bluejay said from a distance, "Um, Princess, there's two things you should know. One: never, ever try to take an ATL's weapon away from them. It can lead to mass bloodshed."
At this the sun princess looked at the scientist, to the ATLs, then to her hand which she lowered, and turned to the scientist and asked "Two?"
"You just asked that to an ATL Inquisitor, which are the most deadly out of all the ATLs. Hence, the name."
Celestia then turned back to the ATLs looked at them in new interest. After a while of this she said to her nieces "Twilight, get your friends out of here, same for you Cadence."
"But-"
"GO NOW"
Suddenly there was a bright light as the said people were teleported away, and when they were gone Celestia teleported her sword along with her sister, but Shining was hesitant.
Luna noticed this and said "Shining why aren't tho-"
Then Arrow said to the Inquisitor "Sir around 48 entities labeled as Timber- wolves are nearing us, I suggest that we get them-" he motions towards the locals "and get them to safety on the ship."
"Agreed, it is our duty to protect 'normals', Arrow and Scientist, go get them to the bridge, Talon, can you kindly mow them down please?"
With that the three said "Yes, sir." as they did their respective tasks, but with some resistance of the locals but changed when the wave of Timber- wolves appeared. and once the wolves appeared, Talon and the Inquisitor opened fire as the wolves charged them, only to find that their weapons were jammed (not strawberry). At this they threw down their rifles and pulled out their swords, Talon with his double blade and Inquisitor with his katana and knife, then they charged the charging. As soon as they were within hitting distance they jet- jumped up and over into the middle of the pack and started to melee the wolves in a tornado of charged steel with a bolt of electricity hitting one once in a while. As soon as it started it was over with the two ATLs surrounded by fire wood, and at this Celestia turned pale from the bridges window. Seeing this as an opportunity Bluejay said "They only fight the people whom endanger the ones that cannot protect themselves and the same ones that threaten their allies." and at this the princesses visibly relaxed as Arrow gave the Scientist an rare nod of approval. As soon as the two other ATLs walked onto the bridge Arrow reported that the ship was good to fly as the princesses apologized for their actions. Seeing this as an opportunity to land the ship in a more 'friendly' place he said
"Hey it's alright, but we need to move the ship to a safer location. So if you can you know, tell them not to shoot us down, please?"
And at this they teleported away leaving the scientist with the ATLs. "Okay, Bluejay is it?"
"Yes sir." he looked up expectantly.
"Good, tell us where the nearest place to land would be."
"Its near one of my bases in a town called Ponyville."
"You've been busy." Talon said from his console.
"Well that happens when you are stuck on this rock for ten years."
(Warning, slight gore coming up)
At this Arrow said "Hey Logos, land the ship, will ya?"
And the group walked out of the bridge with Talon going to the ship's armory to get a replacement weapon for himself. When the ship touched down outside Ponyville they were greeted by the original group and a crowd surrounding the landing ramp of the ship as the ATLs and Scientist walked off the ship as the ramp closed.
As they walked up to the crowd Talon said "Wow, small crowd."
With this, Bluejay replied "Hey this is the whole town, not like New Trinity."
"What really, and man was that colony crowded." Talon said as they got to the group still talking to the Scientist
"Yeah I know, and on New Trinity I was on the last evac ship you evacuated 20 years ago when the RAU Attacked the dam-" Bluejay's sentence was cut short as a shot rang out and he started to fall forward, then Bluejay sank to his knees as he took his last breath. As he fell Talon cached the falling body and laid it to rest closing Bluejay's eyes, and as Talon was doing this Arrow and the Inquisitor tracked the shot to an RAU sniper on the farthest hill. Aiming his rifle straight where Bluejay's head was a second ago now.
The fatal rifle was aimed at the Inquisitor. A shot rang out, the bullet went through the Inquisitor's left heart. The Inquisitor stumbled, but did not fall, and if you were close enough like the royal sisters were. You would have seen the wound close on its own as the ATL's natural regeneration powers worked.
Author's Note
Hope you guys liked this chapter, please comment on any grammar errors you see. Next chapter- 'Train battle'
(Current time, Around 'Dark Knight', 3 rd person)
The fatal rifle was aimed at the Inquisitor. A shot rang out, the bullet went through the Inquisitor's left heart. The Inquisitor stumbled, but did not fall, and if you were close enough like the royal sisters were. You would have seen the wound close on its own as the ATL's natural regeneration powers worked.
The ATL's training kicked in as soon as they saw the sniper, Arrow and the Inquisitor rushing the sniper, while Talon stayed behind to protect the Civilians with his dome shield extended vertically for a wall. Seeing the two ATLs running at you can strike fear into any mans heart and it did exactly for the RAU sniper as he turned tail and ran, as soon as he was halfway down the hill the ATLs were on top of said hill looking down at the fleeing suspect. Knowing that it would waste time chasing him, Arrow pulled out the sniper and got the RAU sniper's leg in the cross-hairs and fired, vaporizing the snipers leg with one shot, and having only one leg now and intense pain the RAU crushed the 'Tooth Pill' and swallowed the pill's contents, slowly dying right as the Inquisitor picked him up.
"We are Death's instruments and we... clean out... the... un-... worthy." The sniper quoted as he died in the Inquisitors grip.
Seeing the now dead body, the Inquisitor threw said body to the side and jogged up and over the hill, nodding to Arrow as they jogged back down to the town to see Talon and some locals in doctor outfits helping those whom were in shock. Then slowing down to a walk, they met up with Talon to see the original group were getting on a train to what looked as a castle on the side of a mountain. At the sight of the castle they stopped for a moment then continued to the train station to see one of the guards running up to them as the train started to leave.
Once the guard caught up to them he said, "The Princesses want to talk to you about one of the deaths of their citizens and to talk about your story." He then saluted and ran off to help the docs with the patients.
"Well our only way there is by vehicle, since the train is moving like the devil." Arrow said as the group started to walk back to the ship.
"One of our jeeps can easily catch up to the train, before it reaches halfway." Talon said remembering the speed of the jeeps.
"... Logos get a jeep prepared." the Inquisitor said as Logos appeared on his shoulder.
just as Logos said this a RAU transport with smoke trailing emerged from the trees and followed the train.
"Logos launch the jeep, Arrow, Talon, follow and get ready to jump." the Inquisitor said as he turned and ran towards the tracks. Seeing the jeep the ATLs jumped, Arrow landing in the drivers, Inquisitor in the shotgun, and Talon landing in the gunners, behind the mounted Gatling.
"Floor it." Came from the Inquisitor pulling out his shotgun making sure it was ready for combat just as the jeep lurched forward following the train and the transport.
(Current time, Train to Canterlot, 3 rd person)
All the members of the group that met the ATLs in the forest minus one were in one train car, Mane 6 together, the Royal sisters over looking the group, and the royal couple together trying to erase the memory of someone dying right in front of them. Rainbow was trying to play it cool by looking out the window and that when she spotted it. a black box flying straight for the train.
"Um, did the aliens have a small black ship with them that could fly? Rainbow asked as she sat up focusing on the object, gaining, fast.
Looking to see what Rainbow was talking about, Luna leaned to the window and saw the fast ship and said, "No none of their strange transportations looked about that." And then she saw the ATLs in a land carriage, gaining on the ship as the big gun on the back started to open fire at the flyer, just as the ATLs opened fire, the transport located the car that they were in and opened fire. Leaning away from the windows to avoid being a Bluejay, everyone in the car got behind cover only to find the shooting had stopped, only to hear seven loud thuds as somethings dropped from the ship. A few seconds later the seven touched down the black ship then flew straight into the ground with fire leaking from it, causing a loud boom that muffled pops that came from the back of the car. Three seconds after the strange ship crashed the ATL jeep pulled up and the Inquisitor and Talon jumped from the jeep and into the train over a seven foot gap easily. But, as soon as the ATLs stood up the back car door imploded, throwing debris everywhere but most of it hitting the warriors as two entirely black figures holding rifles that were similar to the Inquisitors current weapon ran into the car only to be met by the Inquisitor's shotgun at close range.
"Talon, protect." The inquisitor said as he ran out the car, quickly dispatching two figures that were on the other side of the door, one with the car door slammed into him knocking him off the train and the other a shotgun to the face. Then looking up to only jump up as several pings hit his armor and the plating where he was standing a moment ago, all the people inside the car heard was several fast and loud pops exchanging between each other, as soon as it had started, it stopped. Then one of the figures flew past the window screaming, only to be silenced by the jeep's hood, a few seconds later the Inquisitor walked in carrying a literally disarmed soldier that looked like the others but was separated by a red streak going around his armor, marking him as their leader. Then the helmet of the Inquisitor looked up, straight at the princesses and asked, "Can you stop the train?"
(Few minutes later)
The train slowly started to start to speed up with the ATLs jeep tied up in one of the back cars while the ATLs were in the car with the princesses and the unarmed soldier, having a bandage going around his torso where his arms used to be and having his helmet off to a face with a burn mark going down the left side of his face. Then the prisoner saying, "again I won't tell you where the fleet is, Demon." he spits the last part at the ATLs with a smirk, only to be lost when an impatient Talon holds him up and holds him out the window saying,
"You know, all this interrogating has really made me tired." he says as he fakes to drop the prisoner over the rails, causing the soldier to have worry cross over his face. Then the Prisoner looks at the ATL with a smile as he head-butts him and leans back into the rails. Then seeing the Prisoner gone, Talon then leans up straight and said as he looked at his hand, "Oops."
At this, it left a shocked pair of royal sisters looking at the blue warrior, "Does that usually happen?" The sun ruler questioned.
"Yes, but they usually crunch a little pill before we can get to them." Talon said turning his head to them while Arrow leaned out the window on the side the RAU fell out and stared while the Inquisitor merely continued to stare at the floor. Noticing how the Inquisitor was so quiet, Luna was about to bring it up when the train wheels started to screech as the train stopped at the Canterlot station. When the train stopped the ATLs stood up and walked off the train to where their jeep was, gaining the attention of the city's inhabitants not recognizing the armor they wore.
Author's Note
Next chapter "Castle tour."
(Current time, Canterlot Castle, 3rd person)
"Yes, but they usually crunch a little pill before we can get to them." Talon said turning his head to them while Arrow leaned out the window on the side the RAU fell out and stared while the Inquisitor merely continued to stare at the floor. Noticing how the Inquisitor was so quiet, Luna was about to bring it up when the train wheels started to screech as the train stopped at the Canterlot station. When the train stopped the ATLs stood up and walked off the train to where their jeep was, gaining the attention of the city's inhabitants not recognizing the armor they wore.
Seeing the new arrivals most of the press surrounded the ATLs and fired their questions.
"Who are you?"
"Are you a alien?"
"Where do you came from?"
Seeing that they weren't going to move surrounded by the mod of press, "Pressing on them" The Inquisitor turned to Arrow and said over the radio.
<-Arrow get a smoke prepared->
<-Already prepared->
<-... Smoke 'em->
Arrow then dropped a grey can and before anyone could notice it, said can started spewing out smoke until there was a large cloud. When the smoke cleared, the reporters were still coughing from the smoke while the ATLs were nowhere to be seen except for the barely noticeable footprints heading to the back of the train. Except they went unnoticed by all but one, the night princess whom had 'hightened vision' started to follow them.
(4 min later, back of the train, 3 rd person)
The ATLs were now inside the last car of the train, finishing getting their equipment from the jeep until their radar picked up a recognized heat signature. Not wanting to be spotted, but see who was approaching the car the Inquisitor said, "Arrow, cloak and see who is approaching." And true to his orders Arrows suit started to dematerialize making him invisible to the normal eye. As soon as he cloaked the signal stopped and vanished with an accompanying bright flash in the car, as soon as the flash happened the ATLs visors polarized and what they saw was the princess of the night. Taking a few steps back the ATLs gave cautious looks at the princess until Talon just shrugged and said, "Magic." and this put the other two to relax their posture, a bit. But being intrigued about how their magic works Arrow tilted his head towards the princess while looking at the Inquisitor for an answer, while the Inquisitor just replied with an shrug. Then turning to the Princess the Inquisitor asked, "What do you want?"
"We just want to hear your story before rumors start to spread." Luna said confidently.
Seeing the possible outcome if they did not oblige, Arrow said, "Sir, she's right, we can't leave without telling our story. Remember the first time an ATL came into an underdeveloped planet when rumors were high about our beginnings?"
"Yes I know Arrow, we all saw the report, hell some ATL squads wanted to teach the populace a lesson, which was of course denied." The Inquisitor said turning to his fellow squad member and once done talking he turned back to the princess. "We'll go."
At this Luna visibly brightened at this news saying "Great, lets go." And she ran towards the door pulling it open to find the reporters had been pushed back by the Royal Guards and to see Celestia rushing towards her sister and gathering her in a hug and broke it after a few minuets saying, "Sister you had me worried disappearing all of a sudden."
"Sorry sister, but I did get the... warriors into an agreement."
Celestia then look up at the ATLs and said, "Well then, would you like to discuss things now or later and give you a tour?"
Seeing this as a way to see their surroundings The Inquisitor nodded to Talon who said, "The tour sounds nice."
(34 minutes later, Canterlot training grounds, 3 rd person)
The group was now at the guard training grounds where Shining saw them and walked over to them and said, "Your highness rumors have started to spread about the space warriors and they aren't nice, one of the guards is causing chaos within the ranks."
"Who is and what does the guard look like?" Talon asked with an ATL's famous unnervingly calm tone, and the tone working Shining just pointed across the training field and said, "Unicorn named Golden Spark." Once the name was told the ATLs walked across the field in arrow formation drawing a lot of attention from all the guards, and when the ATLs were halfway they stopped and waited for Golden Spark to approach them, which he did, but with a few other guards accompanying him, all of them carrying swords or spears. From across the field Shining quietly said, "This is going to be a blood bath." and the Royal sisters looked at him then the ATLs.
When Golden Spark approached he spat, "What do you want." after spitting at their feet. Then one of the guards in the group said, "Gold... don't do this."
At this he rounded on the guard that said this and hissed, "Shut up Silver, they are just weaklings who are pretending to be powerful. The Gold smiled with malice, "Watch this." He then spun around and launched a powerful blast of magic with a following short sword, both to the head, but what he saw shocked him, the Inquisitors armor was buzzing with red colored electricity with the blade of the sword caught in his hand. Panicking Gold swung his second short sword at him only for it to be caught with the other hand leavig his chest area wide open which the Inquisitor swiftly kicked sending the guard back 20 feet as he threw one of the swords to the side and walked towards the guard.
Once the Inquisitor reached the guard, Gold was up and got a swift jab to the face from the Inquisitor as the Inquisitor said, "Don't leave your guard open" then preceded to kick Gold in the chest when he tried to take a swing punch. Gold doubled over holding his gut which prompted the Inquisitor to knee his head, "Protect you're head" sending Gold laying on his back in the dirt with blood running from his nose and a new cut that ran across the left side of his face. When the Inquisitor approached Gold, he raised one hand to ward off any blows saying, "I surrender, I surrender." with fear obvious in his voice with dents in his armor. When the Inquisitor stood beside Gold he bent down and held him up by the neck so his eyes met his visor with the guards feet around 17 inches off the ground saying with a calm voice, "Don't ever cross ANY person again, AM I CLEAR?" When Gold nodded, the Inquisitor dropped him in which led Gold to hold his neck and when he looked up again he saw the ATLs walking away with their backs turned to him, leaving him in the dust.
(1 hour later, one of Canterlot's meeting rooms, 3 rd person)
All of the princesses along with Shining and prince Blue-blood were sitting on one side of a table with the ATLs on the other side looking at each other waiting for one to speak. "So, what did you want to talk about?" The Inquisitor said trying to end this meeting as soon as possible and princesses Celestia as the first to reac by saying almost if she had practiced it.
"What is your story and the scientists?"
"Ours is that we were forced to escape an armada through a poral and next thing we know we were being pulled towards the planet and landing, and the scientist, he was pulled in against his will."
"What of the black ship and her warriors that tried to kill us?"
"RAU footsoldiers, the backbone of their rebel army."
Sorry but, what is the RAU?"
"The RAU stands for Rebel Alliance United which has taken countless to contain."
"Taken?"
"It took countless lives."
And at that last comment they had shocked faces in which led Shining to ask, "How many battles?"
"52 major attacks, 860 skirmishes, 342 colony planets 'Burned', and 1 battle that ended most of it."
"What was this battle?" Luna asked in a shaking voice.
"... 1,340,000 RAU and 947,000 ACSC causalities."
And that was when they were shocked by the kill number, but had to know the name of the battle, Celestia asked, "What was he battle called?"
"Battle 913, Battle of Spring." The Inquisitor said from memory, a flashback coming for all the ATLs as they began the story.
Author's Note
Next Chapter "Spring"
Also an editor is needed
(Current time, Canterlot meeting room, 3 rd person)
"Battle 913, Battle of Spring." The Inquisitor said from memory, a flashback coming for all the ATLs as they began the story.
(Flashback- 1 hour before the Battle of Spring, on board 'Spirit of Earth', 3 rd person)
The ACSC Destroyer 'Sprirt of Earth' and her fleet were drifting outside a colony awaiting orders while her crew were resting, awaiting further orders. The engineers were walking around checking equipment, the marines sitting around holding fighting contests amonst them-self's, the officers checking navigation, while the Captain and five ATLs were on the bridge, all resting until one of the bridge officers popped up, "Sir, transmission to all ACSC ships from High Command!"
The Captain then turned to the officer and said, "Let it through." After his order a hologram of the ACSC logo apperared with a coded voice reporting,
At this the Captain began issuing orders. "Bring ships to alert, Everyone to battle-stations, bring all ship to ship craft in, Get all guns online and warmed up, prepare the warp-drives, and ATLs... to you're ships."
"SIR, YES SIR" all the officers and ATLs said reporting to their consoles while the ATLs ran out of the bridge as the ship and her fleet was surrounded by the blinding white light of warp-travel.
(Flashback- 30 minutes before battle of spring, Rendezvous point- Sol System, 3 rd person)
When the 'Spirit of Earth' arrived most available ACSC ships were already orbiting the planet, the 'Spirit of Earth' dwarfing all the other ships except for her four brothers all of which were made the same. They were only waiting for 'The High Order' to arrive which when arrived, dwarfed all the ships, could even hold the 'Spirit of Earth' five times over and of course, the High counsel was on it's bridge. When it arrived it then transmitted the orders of where to warp around Spring to completely surround the planet. Then had all 236 present ATLs transfer to their ship before warp.
(Flashback- 25 minutes before Spring, Warp-space, 3 rd person)
The war- room on- board 'The High Order' was packed with all 236 present ATLs. some were chatting to catch up on how the other's have been, and most were just sitting there waiting for the meeting to get started. After three minutes of this, the HC (High Counsel) Director and both of the ATL Inquisitors got up on the stage as the room quieted down to where you could hear a pin drop, the the HC Director spoke up, "ATLs of the Allied Colonies Space Command, you are gathered here today for the start of a battle that could end the war as we know it (Cheering from some of the ATLs) and you all will be the point of the spear that we will use to end this pitiful rebellion!" He said with a sneer, "Now with my pep talk out of the way, I will turn the spotlight over to Inquisitor Wolf of Wolf Pack and Inquisitor Fox of Foxtrot." (Howls form Wolf and Foxtrot).
Then the Director stepped of the stage to the nearest lift to take him back to the Council room, after he left all attention was on the Inquisitors and Wolf stepped up. "Alright men, listen up cause I'm only going to say this once. (silent room) Good, we are all here for a reason, by fate... fate has allowed us to live this long, FATE has allowed us to be here, AND FATE will let us be victorious! Amen (AMEN!) Now, most of you will be led by me and my Wolf Pack while the others will be with Fox and his Foxtrot that will lead a ops mission to be behind enemy lines when the fighting starts and will move up to push them forward into the meat grinder so to speak (Pulls out a cigarette and lights it) and when the front lines are broken we will move to their command and take all those traitors and give them up to trial, but their chairman, heh, he will be turned over to us for his... punishments." Wolf finished with a dark chuckle, "Now a more detailed plan will be given to you're suits on what you will be doing for the mission and where you will be dropping, and I'm not going to lie, most of our pods will be shot down from their heavy AA guns leading you to having to walk to the Rendezvous point. Now, any questions? No? Then Get going!" And all the ATLs ran to get into their throw cages.
(Flashback- 1 minute before battle of Spring, Orbit around Spring, 3 rd person)
The planet Spring was a beautiful planet, rolling grass plains, cities filled with culture, and children playing in the streets... but that was before the RAU showed up, now it was nothing more than a sea of metal on a rock and mountains filled with mining caves, which was coated with blood of the original inhabitants, long since being slaughtered and burned. And its space was surrounded by its warships with the capability to burn a planet's surface to nothing but ash, exactly what they did to this peaceful planet. Then all of sudden the whole planet's orbit was surrounded by white lights as the ACSC Fleet arrived. As soon as the ACSC fleet showed up all of the ACSC's guns roared to life while it took a second for the RAU defenses to come up, just before the shower of thousands of pods which were filled with marines, tanks, jeeps, walkers, and helis, but only around 250 ATLs were in the 'Shower'. Most of those pods were shot down, and those that made it, were stranded until the fleet broke through the blockade to give reinforcements, fire power, and supplies.
(Flashback- start of the Battle of Spring, Spring's forest's, 3 rd person)
It was five minutes into the battle and there was already over a thousand deaths for both sides while Alpha (Wolf Pack) was meeting at their Rendezvous Point, while Beta (Team Foxtrot) was doing the same. Alpha had most of the tanks, marines and helis, while Beta had most of the jeeps and Stormtroopers, but both had the same amount of ICRs, and the sun set while many smaller suns were appearing and vanishing in orbit above during the night.
Author's Note
Next chapter "Spring Part 2"
Editor Still needed
(Flashback- Battle of Spring- 00:35,Beta rendezvous point, 3 rd person)
All the units that were scheduled to meet at the Beta Rendezvous point were at said point and the ICRs were going around checking everyone in to see how many didn't make it to the meeting point while the ATLs were in a command crawler discussing the the best point of action around a holo table with a map of the surrounding area on it.
"So... what you are saying that this is a death trap waiting to happen? Surely Inquisitor Wolf would have seen this." a ATL that was wearing a cloak pointed out, then a ATL whose heavy type armor that was covered in scars spoke,
"Would certainly seem like it. Inquisitor Fox?"
"Hmm?"
"The plan seems like a death trap... Sir." an ATL said from the shadows. And at this Fox rose and looked around setting a blanket of silence until he spoke,
"I have faith that this was carefully constructed by my fellow Inquisitor, if I have faith... so should you all. Now Logos... How long till we move out?" And a green hologram of a person in jeans and a hoodie appeared on the table.
and right after that report a ICER walked in and reported with a salute,
"Sir, we have the amount of units that were lost in the report!"
"Report then." an ATL off to the side said.
"Yes sir, we lost 6487 marines, 28 jeeps, 12 tanks, 7 helis, and 472 stormtroopers, Sir!"
"... and Alpha?"
"No casualties to report for them."
"... dismissed." and with that the ICER backed up and left the crawler and walked out of camp and pulled out a holo disk and a figure in a cloak appeared.
"Sir there are 118 ATLs Beta point along with all of team Foxtrot, me and my ICRs are ready for action, Sir."
"Good, do you have that knife I gave you?"
"Yes sir."
"Good, now that is a special knife infused with a special metal that can make an ATL suffer from a normal wound, I need you to assassinate members of Foxtrot starting with the Inquisitor. Start tonight and be quiet about it. You have you're orders."
"And my team, Sir?"
"Have them make a distraction for you."
"If it is your will." and at this the Figure in the holo disk ended the transmission on his side, but unknown for the ICER, the ATL that was in the shadows was on top of a nearby tree with his sniper trained on the traitor. Without making a sound the ATL jumped from tree top to tree top until he arrived at the camp and walked into his unit's assigned vehicle with his unit's leader sitting on a bunk cleaning his railgun.
"Shade, report." He said without looking up.
"It was as we suspected sir, (walks over to his own bunk and and starts to disassemble his rifle) the ICER is the traitor and Alpha point had no causalities while we got all of the bad luck... oh and he talked to someone via holo disk saying that they had a knife that was infused with a special metal that could make us bleed like normals" and this made the Squad leader stop for a second before continuing,
"Who was it?"
"Don't know sir, they were wearing a cloak, but their voice sounded familiar that I can't pin it to."
"Hmm... well try to remember, oh and while we are traveling, kill the traitor."
"Yes sir anyth-" Shade said before being interrupted by an announcement all over Beta.
"... Well Shade this you're chance, I'll alert the Inquisitor."
"Yes sir" and with that Shade climbed to the top of his unit's vehicle as the convoy started to move as shade activated his active camo looking around and ten seconds of searching finding the traitors convoy vehicle with three helis in the air. "Alright then" and like his name. He was nothing more than shade as he jumped from vehicle to vehicle until he was on his target. jumping back and grabbing the handrail on the side of the door he accessed the door and stepped inside for an empty dark hallway, "This isn't good"
"Sir?" said an ICR at the end of the hallway holding his 'Devils Breath' (minigun), "You need to leave."
"Sorry was that an order?" Shade said as he started to walk towards the ICR.
"Yes sir, (aims 'Devils Breath') leave." and Shade pulls up his rifle only to be forced into a room by the gun fire with a different colored ICR who rushes him with a knife. Thinking fast Shade pulls his pistol, but rolls backwards at the last second and kicks him into the hallway.
"Okay, how to deal with this?" Shade said to himself before noticing a grenade launcher on the ex-ICR's bed, "Idea."
(Few seconds later)
Shade was walking to the end of the corridor until he saw a sign that said 'Engine Room', Shade smiled as he said walking into the Engine room "Perfect." As Shade walked inside it looked empty to the normal eye. "Hey Furtum, mind looking around a little?" As a olive green hologram of a Ghillie suit appeared.
"...Perfect." Shade then fell into the room with his pistol and knife out as he stabbed the one on the right side of the door as he tried to shoot at the other one on the lest who was hiding behind the main reactor. "Really using an explosive object as cover? Really?" as soon as he said this the firing stopped and shade looked around the corner only to lean back at a knife swing but had his pistol stuck in the ICR's knife which was in the boiler that he was using as cover. Then the ICR took his knife out of the boiler causing steam to shoot out of the broiler and cover the room in a layer of smoke with an active camo ICR stalking him. Walking around trying to find a acsess pannel he hear the Vehicles system say,
"SHIT, Furtum wheres the wall?"
and suddenly Shade's visor had the nearest wall highlighted, so he ran to the wall and placed an timed explosive and armed it when suddenly he was pinned against the wall by the ICR.
"Think you would get rid of me that easily?"
"No, just needed a cushion." Shade then grabbed the ICR and pinned him against the wall with his back against the explosive.
"S-Sir wait I w-was Ju-" BOOM and there was no wall as Shade backed up and took a running start to a carrier across the twenty foot gap, the core explosion pushing him to the carrier as it pulled away from the doomed ICR Vehicle. Latching on with one hand he started to climb to the top only to have his eye stabbed by a knife, blinding him. Shade then looked up with his spare eye and saw the Traitor ICER holding the special knife in his hand leaning down with no doubt a smile behind his helmet.
"Well well well, I'm impressed, no ATL would have thought to stop an assassin with AN EXPLOSIVE! (mock claps) Good job sir. Good job... Well any last words... (no response) Well than... more fun for me. (raises knife) Goodbye AT- UGGG" then the ICER fell forward dropping the knife which Shade caught, as he fell Shade noticed two stab wounds coming from his back. Only to have a hand come down offering to pull him up which Shade accepted and when he came up he laid on his back with his legs dangling off the edge as the stranger sat next to him
"Long day?" The stranger said to have Shade look at him, he had a mechanical right arm and leg with heavy assault class armor, which had blue highlights, and a long claw turned into a knife. Then noticing his stare the stranger looked over and held out his hand, "Hey there Stranger, name's Talon."
Reaching his own hand over to shake "Shade... if you don't mind me asking... how did you know?" Talon then laughed and said,
"Well I saw him jump from his transport onto mine so I went up and saw him ready to kill ya so I stabbed him after hearing him for a bit."
"...Well better get going, nice to meet you... wait were you in the final part of the trials?"
"Yeah I was in fourth, you?"
"Second." Shade then got up and started to jump back to his transport.
(3 hours later, Spring- Capitols plains, 3 rd person)
The Beta company was waiting in the tree line for Alpha's signal so they could move forward and everyone was running around getting prepared for combat while all the ATLs were in the crawler and two scouts were on the tree line under some bushes,
"Hey."
"Yeah?"
"You ever wond-" just then their radios exploded by an EMP blast and everyone was was panicking until the Inquisitor was on- top of the command crawler,
"Listen up people, (everyone stops) get prepared because the schedule has been moved up, we are assaulting the capitol in one minute, so get moving." and everyone rushed to get their respective weapons and gear and were lined up in rows ready to fight.
"... Logos, time?"
Logos said appearing on the Inquisitors shoulder.
"Good, Give the order to move out... and are you okay?" just then an ATL came running up to the Inquisitor and handed him a knife,
"Sir, my unit leader told me to give this to you." Inspecting the knife the Inquisitor chuckled,
"Good job, (Holds out the knife) take it."
"Sir?"
"Already got one" The Inquisitor said as he patted his side where his knife was.
"Thank you sir."
"And the ones without an AI?"
<We are worKing on that sir."
"...So what happened with the broken speech?"
"Good, (turns to Beta company) MOVE OUT!"
(6 months later, Spring- Capitol supply tunnels, 3 rd person)
Shade and his company was moving through the sewage to try and blow one of the main supply tunnels that was supplying the RAU army. that was until they had been discovered halfway in with the outside gate closing and an alarm blaring. Quickly the Company leader made a choice,
"Arrow Company, all explosives on the gate, NOW!" and any marine or storm trooper that had an explosive hurried to the gate an placed their explosives,
"Charges set, Sir!"
"Blow it up!"
BOOM
(??? amount of time later, Spring- Capitol supply tunnels)
Shade was alone, he knew. his suit's heat and heartbeat systems picked up nothing and his AI chip was out and cracked, killing Furtum. Picking himself up, Shade... no Arrow limped down the tunnel where the gate was blown open and behind him the collapsed tunnel. Once Arrow got outside, he picked a combat bike and rode it back to Beta site.
(Two and a half years later, Spring- Capitol plains, 3 rd person)
There had been over 746,000 ACSC causalities and it had been raining for the past year now because of the amount of energy, plasma, and smoke had caused a rain storm. Almost all of the ATLs were in the trenches helping the fighting while the Inqisitor was in the crawler having been imprisoned to his quarters by the medics for him staying awake for three weeks at a time with only five hours of sleep in that period. Now he was sitting on his bunk watching the rain patter against his window until one of the medics had opened his door and stood there,
"Sir you are relived of your hiatus, sir." and the medic stood there for a second until he walked away. The Inquisitor then looked down and said in almost a whisper,
"Logos... What is the percentage of the shield?"
Logos then looks worried,
"... I'm fine... call in the bombardment." then he gets up and walks out of the crawler straight to the aircraft carrier, "and tell our two best pilots to get a transport prepared and call twenty ATLs to the transport."
"Good."
(Five minutes later)
The transport was out in the rain with the pilots and gunners in the circle with the ATLs, and said twenty one ATLs were in a huddle with Fox at the center.
"Okay listen up are to gun it into the city, to the capitols private hanger because that is where the Chairman will likely most be and once we get there we will arrive the same time as Inquisitor Wolf and his Wolf Pack. After that we are to break in and take the chairman prisoner ending this war... now load up."
(1 minute later, Spring- Capitol city, 3 rd person)
Once the Shield went down the transport flew through the quiet city.
"Umm... Sir its quiet." the Co- pilot said.
"Yeah, quiet." a ATL said
"Keep on path, full speed." the Inquisitor said.
"Yes sir... Sir we're being locked onto." the pilot said. Just then the ship rocked and started to fall. "Sir we can get you to the front gate of the hangar, but this ship will be trashed."
"Understood bring us in, (turns to ATLs) brace for a gravel landing."
"SIR YES SIR!" The ship flew over the gate only for the ship to start flipping once it hit the ground and stopped against the wall on its side, and when they got out they saw Alphas ship parked outside with its gunners and pilots shot dead.
"Beta, Move in!" and what they saw was that Wolf pack was escorting the Chairman while sixteen ATLs were scattered around on the floor bleeding. Seeing their brothers and sisters close to death they had moved forward with guns poised to open fire, but Fox raised his hand.
"...Wolf why... why are you helping him."
Wolf then leans to his nearest ATL and nods and two Wold Pack ATLs escort the Chairman to his ship. Seeing the Chairman safe in his ship Wolf turns to Fox and says,
"Because you were so easy to fool, you were like a child... all of you were, and the Chairman had created us, he is OUR father. Fox put down your gun, lets talk about thi-" then one of Fox'es ATLs turned around and pulled out a knife and swiping behind him only for an Wolf ATL to appear holding the knife and inch away from his neck. And Fox turns to Wolf and pulls out his sword and knife,
"You're a traitor Inquisitor Wolf."
"I know... brother." Wolf said as he pulled out his own sword "Wolf Pack, forward."
(Twenty minutes later)
Two of Fox'es ATLs had fallen nursing their wounds but he and Wolf were flowing through the battle fighting their own brothers. that was until all of the ACSC had arrived. "Wolf Pack, fall out now!" Then Wolf and his pack fell back to the only remaining ship and as it took off, Wolf appeared at the window and waved down at them with no doubt a smile behind his helmet.
(1 week later, Spring- orbit- on board 'The High Order', 3 rd person)
Fox was on board 'The High Order' and being the only Inquisitor in the ACSC gave him access to almost any thing while him and Wolf had to share and were never allowed on 'The High Order"s bridge. But now he was on the bridge looking down at the planet after have ordered a full retreat order from the planet and everyone was now off the planet except for the loyal RAU troopers who were not taken prisoner or dead. A bridge officer rushed up behind him to report,
"Sir, all ACSC units have been withdrawn from the planet, and we have taken 58 prisoners and one being an Wolf ATL. The RAU have suffered 3,340,000 causalities,while we took 947.000 causalities. Any thing else?"
"Yes, do we have 'Demolishers'?"
"Yes sir, if you don't mind me asking, why do we need them?"
"... Tell them to open fire onto the planet, don't stop until there isn't an inch of dirt." and Fox walked away with that order being known as 'His Famous Order' and also with Fox being killed... and replaced with the Inquisitor.
Author's Note
Boom, Done, finally.
Next chapter "Settling dust."
Editor still needed. PM if interested.
(Present, One of Canterlot's meeting rooms, 3 rd person)
"And that's the story." Talon summarized, of course leaving out the last piece as the sun set.
"False, that is not possible." One very annoying and selfish blonde said, and gained the attention of two ATLs.
"Then you can go to a graveyard world and see if we are lying or not." Arrow said in a flat tone.
"Graveyard world? ha what a joke."
"I assure you tha-"
"What is it Logos." the Inquisitor inquired.
and with that Logos winked out
"WHAT IN TARTARUS WAS THAT!!!" The one and only Blueblood yelled, startled at Logos'es sudden appearance/disappearance.
"Hmm? oh, right... umm that was an Meta-ized AI."
POP and suddenly Twilight had a notebook and pencil in her hands, "AI, what does the A stand for?"
"Artificial- (Twilight was about to ask another question) -Intelligence, and any other AI related data is unfortunately classified for low level colony worlds."
"What if we take you're tech?" Blueblood asked moments earlier the room got deathly silent. Then Talon slowly rose to be stopped by Arrows arm gently pulling him back down into his seat as inquisitor rose from his seat and walked out of the room.
"BLUEBLOOD!!!" everyone except for the two ATLs yelled.
"What?"
"Blueblood yo-"
"No its fine, few first contact situations happen like this. We will try to forget this as long he never mentions it again."
"But we can receive help from you." Celestia compromised
"... we can only do nothing or give you a jump start with one small draw back."
"And it is?"
"Sorry, I cant say, but the Inquisitor can and does have the power to do something." Arrow said stressing the I, and after a few minutes of silence the ATLs both got up and wen out the door. When they left Twilight leaned over to her teacher and said,
"What if we do that while they are away?"
"What?"
"Take some of their tech while they aren't looking."
"Twil-"
"Auntie, I already have scientists ready to leave at my command."
"(Sigh) as long as they don't find out, I'll keep them here but only the scientists can leave at night so we don't draw any more suspicion." Then Celestia and both Luna teleport to where they put their vehicle to see the the Inquisitor, Talon, and Arrow arguing with both Talon and Arrow on one side and Inquisitor on the other.
"-help them and they can help us."
"Arrow, I said no, we need to fix our warp drive and get off this rock."
"They can help us even if they don't have the metals... they can also bring in more-"
"TALON! I said NO, they look like a pacifist planet and IT will destroy them, and I highly doubt they do not have the specific type metal."
"Sir what if there are... origin artifacts on this planet."
"Logos, how long have they been there?" Inquisitor questioned without turning around while the two others simply turned their heads.
"Why didn't you tell us?"
<... BYE> and with that Logos vanished back into the Inquisitor's armor.
"What do you need?"
Then Celestia started by, "We wold like for you to stay here for the night and talk about you're... advancement agreement."
"Arrow... you told them?"
"It's for the best."
"(Sigh) I need time to think... and if it is accepted, anything they do wrong its on you, clear?" Arrow then threw a salute and said.
"Yes sir, thanks for ac-"
"That's if I say yes. (looks at the princesses) It would be an honor to dine with a princess." Then the Inquisitor walked away and after a few minutes the princesses looked at Arrow as Talon walked off,
"What's his deal?"
"(Sigh) long story." Arrow then waked off.
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Arrow and Talon were walking down the endless hallways with four 'escorts' following them.
"... Hey Arrow, where is Fox?" At this the guards slightly raise their heads to attention
"Around... and we're on a (quote fingers) 'Diplomatic Mission' so refrain from using his old 'call name.'"
"Oh, right. so what is this meeting about?"
"Probably about the... 'advancement program' to see if they can advance their tech."
"Ha, I hope this doesn't into the Strota colony incident."
"Really? I heard about it but never got around to reading the file."
"Yeah... poor guys, heard that a team of us and their fleet had to be pulled from the front lines to help defuse the problem 'Diplomatically' with a 'Burner' ship in orbit."
"Yeah hopefully that doesn't happen aaand were here." Arrow said as they arrived at the giant doors leading into the dining hall.
"Hey Arrow, look at the doors, their detailed."
"Hmm, yeah you're right, they are decorated"
"Why are you admiring the doors?" one of the escort guards asked.
"Because where my brothers and I come from, people just care for functionality and not color and extravagant styles."
".....Oh"
"Well time to go in," and with that Arrow walked forward to have the doors pulled open to reveal the four princesses, two princes, and six elements already there chatting until they noticed the two brothers in the doorway.
"Greetings, take a seat." the Solar princess said.
"And where is the... Inquisitor?" asked the Lunar princess which caused Arrow and Talon to look at each other before Arrow replied,
"Arou-"
"Sorry I'm late." the Inquisitor said appearing in the doorway and taking a seat near his brothers.
"Ahh nice to see you Inquisitor." Celestia said nodding.
"So what do you want, because you're trying to keep us here for a reason... but what?" The Inquisitor questioned standing up with both hands on the table as the guards rushed towards him with spears leveled around him as Arrow and Talon merely kept on sitting looking at the guards. Until Celestia raised a hand calling the guards off and said,
"You're right, Arrow told me about a... advancement agreement or am I mistaken in there being one?"
".....Yes... you're right, There is a technological advancement protocol for... technology lacking inhabited worlds, but does not come for free and I still need time to think about it."
"Will it hurt to go into detail in what this advancement program will give us?" Twilight asked
"... Arrow, you know the most of it."
"Just as much as you, sir."
"You're idea, you're explanation."
"(Sigh)... right... so the progr-" Arrow tried to say before food was placed in front of them causing the ATLs to look at the locals quizzically. "Umm, Why?" Arrow asked as the others minus his brothers began eating.
Celestia then looked up at them and smiled, "What, we can' talk about this over dinner?" causing the ATLs to look at each other before Talon shrugging and hitting a clasp on his helmet causing steam to hiss out before reaching up for his helmet and taking it off revealing his face. With square build, a tan color, brown hair that was combed back with blue eyes looking thirty years. Then following his example Arrow did the same to his helmet for them to see a sharp, pale angled face with dirt blonde short cut hair, green eye with and cybernetic implant where the 'eye' was colored green. They both looked at the Inquisitor until all eyes in the room were focused on him until he just stared back at them with his helmet on not backing down.
"So... about this Advancement program details..." Celestia said.
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It was silent in Ponville making it perfect for the scientist and guards under orders to confiscate any weapons from the ship. When they were within fifty yards a console on the bridge lit up and Logos apperaed on the Console looking at the scientists and guards as they neared the ship.
Logos said with a smile as the scientist group approached the door.
"Well this is easy" as one of the lab coats pushed a button on the door opening it and walking forward into the ship... only for the vents to turn on and push him out of the ship as the blast doors closed and sealed saying,
"..... Well... Buck." the lead scientist said not noticing a camera looking at them with a green light until the light vanished at Logos went back to the castle.
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And that's the basic advancement progra-" Arrow tried finishing before Logos appeared on the table in front of the Inquisitor.
Logos said
"And you have proof of this?" A nervous poker faced Celestia asked
<. . . YES> Logos said as live video feed of the scientist group was put up in front of everyone at the table, and at this it caused all three of the ATLs helmets on to stand up and the red one to slam his hands on the table hard enough to crack it.
"Explain..."
Author's Note
Aaand that's it, not dead... yet... Finals coming up... (jazz hands) Yay
Please comment any mistakes and... yeah... thanks
Oh and yeah or nah on the color speech?
(Year:2057-nighttime, Earth- 7,000 feet in the air, 3rd person)
In the night sky the dropships were specs that could seen by its engines, and closer up the main hatch was opened up with three dozen kids and half-a dozen armed soldiers plus one in operative gear.
Alright ladies, we are currently seven thousand feet up from the ground with no chance of a safety net this time, form two organized rows and be prepared to jump, (hand shoots up) Yes, question?"
"Where are the parachutes?"
"Good question Two-Niner, when you are at the edge of the ramp we will throw your parachutes and you will have to dive, catch, attach, and use the Parachute before you hit the ground. The place where you need to land is along the river and walk up it to base. Now form u and get ready to jump." The three dozen kids then formed up into two lines just as the first two packs were thrown.
"Five... Four... Three... Two... One... Jump!" then the two soldiers tossed a pack each into the night and counting then pushing a kid out of the dropship for their catch. the kids slowly shuffled to the edge until four remained, two twins with both grey hair and eyes were at the edge. The boy slightly taller than his twin with a careful gaze and the gal slightly smaller than her twin with a bubbly personality despite their training.
"Come on Bro, its easy, jump and catch."
"But what if we miss?"
"Land for the grass big bro." she said laughing, and to be suddenly thrown out by the soldier on the right and same with the other twin on the left.
(Minutes later)
The kids were all at the base fields, some sitting and some standing until seven figures dropped down and pulled out energy batons with the Operative in front.
"Alright looks like we only had three DOI, Now start running, you get a thirty second head start... Ones who don't make it don't get dinner... Starting now."
(Current time, Cantelot- Dining room, 3rd person)
"Explain..." The Inquisitor said as guards ran into the room and pointed their swords and spears at them, then gulp as Talon pulled out his seven foot sword (Model of sword is a bit different) and gave it a test swing as Arrow pulled out his plasma bow and aimed it at the nearest guard as both of the ATLs gave their squad leader a nod.
"WAIT!!!" Celestia shouted as the guards started to rush the ATLs, but to stop and look at the princess and to be waved away. As soon as the guards exited Celestia got up and slowly walked over to the Inquisitor and gently sat down on the table looking at the Inquisitor as he stood with his arms crossed looking back with his helmet Len's blazing red.
"(Sigh) sorry... we were curious to what you had and wished to... advance ourselves in the technological field... but our offer to stay during the night is still open and no pony will try to get in."
"(Sigh) Talon, go back to the ship tommorow and run scans while defending it, Arrow... you're staying with me here, and Logos, have a fragment of you go with Talon."
Logos said before Talon nodded.
"... And I accept you're apology, as long as no one tries to get in without our permission to do so... Deal?" the Inquisitor said offering a hand in which the Solar princess eagerly took.
"So about that advancement program?"
"... I'll have the answer tomorrow, right now I was wondering where Arrow and I will be staying for the night?"
"Right, I'll have guards escort you to you're rooms."
"Sister, if I can show them their rooms are located?"
"... yes Lulu." Said the Solar as the Lunar turned and started to walk away.
"Follow me, please." The ATLs looked to one-another before walking with the Inquisitor looking at Celestia before jogging to his brothers. A few minutes later of walking, the Lunar princess asked,
"... Soooo... are you immortal?"
"Depends."
"On what?"
"The type of immortality."
"...Well what type of immortal are you?"
"We are more like... Angels and demons... depending on your point of view... but we can only die from a certain things, and that is the only weakness that separates us from gods... lowercase of course. We are the un-aging type of immortals if that answers your question."
"Hmm... If you don't mind me asking... why are you so against helping us Inquisitor?"
"...Reasons."
"And those ar-"
Um, hate to interrupt, really do, but are we here?" Intervened Arrow as he stopped in the large corridor before Luna took in her surroundings.
"Hmm... yes (turns to Inquisitor) May we ask more questions in the future?"
"...Depends"
"Farewell... Inquisitor." and she was gone in a flash of light as the ATLs lowered their arms.
"Damn... never going to get used to that 'Magic' shit." Talon said as he walked to the nearest room.
"... Hopefully we won't have to."
"Sir, they're showing hospitality, we should return the kindness... at least until the ship is 'leap' worthy."
"... you're negotiating then."
"Why?"
"You managed to half convince me... Night."
(Midnight, Canterlot Royal spell room)
The Royal spell room was dimly lit with the princesses, guard captain, elements, and Discord in the room as the Lunar's horn was charging.
"Umm, Princesses is this right?" Shining asked still ready to signal his guards to 'try' and capture the 'sleeping' ATLs.
"It is to find the truth."
"But somethings are meant to be kept secret, who knows what he's seen?"
"Shining, we understand you're worry but we both need to see if he and his word can be trusted." (And to see what is keeping him so distant.) Celestia added in her mind.
"Almost done." and a mist like screen appeared before them slowly getting more and more accurate.
(??? hours, Inquisitors mind-scape)
All of the before mentioned characters were on a grey plains with it raining and the ground covered in mist three feet up, with ruins ranging from burning vehicles to abandoned buildings .
"Wh- what is this?" Rainbow asked taking flight
"This is what appears to be his mind realm, Loyalty."
"yeah I know... but why is it messed up?" just then the fog grew up behind them and lowered back down but with three figures silently standing with only Fluttershy noticing."
"Umm, girls?"
"This mind has been plagued by what ever he's seen."
"Girls?"
"Bet that I can beat whatever he's ever imagined."
"girls?"
"Confidence is a common downfall of a warrior."
"Girls?"
"Well I'm a element not a-"
"LISTEN!!!" Fluttershy shouted causing everyone to turn and see the child wearing a red shirt, a man in a grey suit, and finally one in a green sweater. The child was hiding behind the Grey one's leg with a fearful expression while the Grey and Green had a bit of curiosity in their eyes.
"Hey who are you." Rainbow said getting in front of the Grey's face only for him to look at the Green who stepped forward with a friendly smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Ello, Name's Logos, nice to be of acquaintance and how in the blazes did you get in here?"
Author's Note
Ello! Sorry for the long-ish wait and the chapters might keep coming out at this pace or speed up 'cause I finished finals, and came back from a trip that I took. The chapters will definitely speed up some but not that fast 'cause of summer school (jazz hands) yay, but other than that smooth sailing.
Might do a separate star wars story that'll be a three'er in the future... so more delay for this story for a short while... yay.
11- ...Can sometimes lead to salvation
(Year:2059, Earth- W.G.A.R. Underground Facility Alpha, 1st person-Two Niner)
Fear... that's what all of s felt when the lights suddenly turned on and we were moved into the deeper parts of the facility until they placed us into med-bays that they told us were for vaccines and other medical stuff. Now we knew that they were giving us injections and serums that would change our us physically and mentally so we could be faster and stronger... but there was a price, Eighty or so of our brothers and sisters had died on the operating table or adapting to the augmentations. Those that had survived, most would just stare at the walls while some would try to get used to their new bodys and would train for what ever could come next...
Nobody could prepare us for what came next...
(Current-ish time, Inquisitor's mind-scape, 3rd person)
"How in the blazes did you get in here?" The new version of the AI said before the Luna stepped up.
"I am the princess of the night and it is my duty to protect one's dreams." Then the Solar joined her sister.
"And to find some answers to our questions."
"(Dark chuckling) Dream Magic, really? You do know he didn't believe your explanation of 'magic,' right?"
At this comment Princess Luna tried to hit Logos with a blast of magic only for it to stop half-way and for Logos to walk to the bolt's side.
"...I have to admit (starts to glitch) ThAT yUo'Re-Re-Re mAji-i-ic iS s-s-s-stronG... (stops glitching) But not strong enough." And with that the bolt turns green and dissipates into his hand to form a small pistol. As Logos looked like he was done glitching, Grey looked over and said,
"Logos, log off."
"NO! I'm Fine(Glitches) I'm fine." Grey then holds out his hand for the pistol.
"Rest... I'll take care of this... intrusion."
"Heh, good luck." Then Logos disappeared into a sea of crystal fragments as Grey turned towards them while putting the pistol on his hip.
"Now. What were you going to do once you got into his mind?"
"We were going to look at his memories to see what had made him into what he is at the moment."
"....I can read people by looking at their postures... but, I couldn't read him in any way except for the fact that he is holding something back."
"You're right... He is holding something back... (Starts to mumble) many things actually (Stops mumbling) but that reason is classified for high ACSC and all ATL personnel... but I can pull one of his least 'scaring' moments up. I advise that the more queasy people stay back here (waves hand to his left and a vortex appears) while the more hardened ones go in."
"Why are you doing this?" Celestia said curiously wondering what his/it's plan was.
"If I don't do this you'll just keep bothering us until you find out." Grey said as some of the group went into the portal leaving Fluttershy alone with Grey and the child... whom was still hiding behind the Grey one's leg. Fluttershy crouched down to his eye level and the child hid deeper into the Grey one's leg as if he was wishing he could disappear.
"Hello, little one." Her voice just seemed to scare him into hiding more into the Grey's leg, "I'm not going to hurt you." She said inching closer until Grey stood in front of her and the child.
"That's what They said." Causing Fluttershy to tilt her head in confusion.
"Who's 'they'?"
"...Your friends will tell you. In three... two... one... (points to his left just a portal opens and a everyone else runs out of the portal. The one they left walked up to them as Luna and Celestia walked up to the child that was trying to hide behind Grey's leg, and both princesses crouched down...
(??? seconds or minutes earlier, One of the Inquisitor's lesser 'molding' memories, 3rd person)
The group walked into the memory to see a grassy field with a small hill, and on top of the hill was a lone oak tree. As the group stood up they saw two military jeeps pull up on other sides of the hill. The first car opened and a fifteen year old wearing a combat suit climbs out of the car just as three climb out of the same car, two with rifles and one with a single pistol, the Teen walks up to the one with the pistol while they got to the tree and said.
"Why are we here officer?" The 'officer' looked down at the teen and pointed at the other car as four other men with rifles escort a man and a woman towards them.
"A test Two Niner." He said gesturing to the two civilians
"Who are they?"
"They're your blood parents." the officer then catches the teen before he started to run and for the teen to look at him confused as he calmed down.
"What's happening?"
"The test." the officer said as he handed the ATL his pistol. Soon the realization struck him like a freight train and as soon as it did he took a step back from the officer.
"S-s-sorry, I can't do this." The officer then grabbed the ATL by the shoulders and crouched in front of the teen.
"You want to protect... right?"
"...Yes but there has to be a better way than this."
"You have to show that traitors have to be punished. Believe it or not they have killed thirteen innocents in a terror attack." At this the teen looked at his parents and their faces turned to horror as he lifted the pistol.
BANG
BANG
The ATL slowly lowered his arm as the officer took the weapon from him and turned to the car and was about to close the door as he stopped with a smile.
"Oh, and before I forget... they were with the freedom fighters that were trying to get a signal for help off this system to other planet colonies. But I was telling the truth about them being your parents. Goodbye... ATL Two Niner." Then the officer and two of the soldiers got in the car and drove off leaving the new 'official' ATL to mourn his parents with the four soldiers and their truck to stand guard. Then every thing turned grey as the memory stopped and Logos appeared in a flash of green light.
"Now you know one of the reasons why the Inquisitor is as he is now... we later found out that the officer told the truth in the end and that WG forces had stormed the building and slaughtered everyone there except for his parents. Then they gathered his parent's bodies after their execution. They then put them on a starship and sent said ship to a far asteroid that later turned out to be a WG outpost that was keeping... rather sensitive material and files that would lock all of them up in a matter of seconds and prototypes that were very dangerous. But some of the blueprints got into RAU hands and they mass produced the 'Burner' type battleship that would burn a select planet from orbit leaving the planet a pile of ash and rock. The other blueprints were unfinished and were experimentals used by the RAU."
"So this is one of his major memories?"
"That was one of the smaller molding memories. But, not a major molding memory."
"...So he's seen worse?"
"...Done worse... In fact he had almost all of his molding memories except for the most major one that with no doubt, changed him into the Inquisitor you know and love today."
"And that is?"
"It's... his story to tell... (Flashes red) It's time for you to leave before he wakes up." Celestia steps up to the AI to find that he is a few inches shorter than her without the horn.
"Look, I've had enough of your secretiveness and all I wanted to know was one thing from the start!" Unfazed by her yelling, Logos slowly looked up with his face devoid of any emotion.
"And this question is?"
"...Are they dangerous."
".....Extremely ...If provoked. If you don't provoke him, then you will be safe. If you do... then may God help you." The memory then shook and Logos flickered red twice then twisting as he threw out his hand at the spot they were standing, opening a portal beneath their feet and was about to drop them.
"Oh and by the way, the child that was behind The grey suit's leg... he's the first version of the Inquisitor before his augmentation." Then he let them fall... but was thrown off when Pinkie was floating.
".....How?" Then Pinkie fell almost comically. "What?!"
(Current-ish time, Inquisitor's mind-scape)
The Princesses crouched down in a few feet from the Grey and the child.
"Come on out we won't hurt you." Celestia said only for the child to hug the Grey one's leg tighter and shake his head while whimpering.
"Come on out little one, (Child hesitates) please." The child detached itself from the Grey one, but keeping a hand on his 'lifeline' as he inched closer to the Lunar princess. "See, not that difficult little one, now was it?"
Shakes head
"Hello little one, I am princess Luna and this is my sister Celestia."
"We know who you are." Celestia stands up.
"How do you know who we are?" The Grey one simply points up to see a grey disk floating in the air and then Celestia and her sister saw it. A thin faint line that was connecting the child and Grey to the plate in the sky.
"Are you afraid little one?"
Nods
"Why?" Child then points to the horizon which held a radio tower. "Are you afraid of that tower?"
Nods
"Why?"
"Because when that falls, we are free from our emotions. We become a husk. A husk that blindly follows orders and kills without question."
"...Is this true little one."
Nods
"...Do you have another name?"
Nods
"What is it?"
"I-I-I forgot." Both Luna and Celestia glance to each other before turning to he Grey one
"What's yours?"
"(chuckles) thought you would know by now."
"What do you mean?"
"(looks behind them and smiles) Light and Grey, Optimism and Realism, both of those... but we always balance each other out and Light here always comes out victoriously... except when he recently lost someone close to him or someone close to him is threatened. That's when I take over and right now he is currently weakened so his form is taking that of a child."
"What about healing him?"
"Sorry, can't help you there... (waves) Farewell."
"What do yo-" A surge of white electricity hit them like a tidal wave breaking their connection to his mind and all of them started to fall into a quickly darkening abyss.
(Morning, Canterlot Royal spell room)
Everyone was sprawled across the floor as the slowly picked themselves up from the floor.
"Ugg, why... what happened?"
"Two theory's young Twilight Sparkle, One: his mind's defenses caught us off guard and made me lose control of the spell... Two, He woke up and the dream spell ended."
"Princess... do you want my guards to capture them?"
"...No... order your guards to stand down, they won't harm us unless provoked."
"Yes princess." Shining then turns and starts to head down the corridor to tell his guards to stand down. just as he disappeared from sight a palace servant came running up to the princess.
"Princess Celestia... One of the... aliens escaped a few moments ago and prince Blueblood has already sent guards to capture the two remaining ones here." At this the royal sisters's eyes both widened.
"(Sigh) At least it cant get worse sister." Luna mumbled to her sister.
"And he also sent chariots to both intercept the escaping one and anther with explosives to try and blow the door to their ship." The servant finished. Then both princesses yelled,
"Damn it!"
Author's Note
Ah, the wonderful power of Murphy's law Luna, never misuse this great power.
So that's it. Feel free to drop some creative criticism, that is if ya want to that is. Thanks
(Year:2060 Morning, Earth- Scorch Lands, 1st person- Thirteen Nine)
The sun was just rising over the horizon as our dropship landed and all of us shuffled through, I think I heard crying from one of my fellow... 'experiments.' (Sigh) We had lost something that we had and realized we had it until we started to lose it, our brothers and sisters, we almost lost our companionship. Hell, some of us had already lost our feelings, you see, dating was allowed within our corps because the higher ups thought it would help relieve stress and to increase our survival in packs or squads. Back on the subject... they were dropping bags with our numbers on each one... whats going on? and I knew I wasn't the only one panicking when they stopped and went back into the transport except for the operative... funny, at first he was a monster, then he turned into a father figure for us, occasionally letting us watch movies in a group and would defend us when som- wait... is... why is he crying?
"ATLs! listen up... your bags all have a map that will lead back to base... you will have to walk through the Scorch Lands to get back and some of you will not make it back... now get into squads and decide who's leaving first. (salutes) its been a honor." He turned his back to hear a rustling and to see all of us saluting him back causing him to smile as the lift of the ship closed. When the ship left all head turned to our unofficial leader, Zero Zero One... see when the operative failed to keep the instructors back he would take all of our punishments and when we had no food he gave us his with encouragement to do better. So we all made him our unofficial leader as much as he declined.
(Morning, Canterlot's guest room #29, 3rd person- Inquisitor)
The tower was tall and ornate like the rest of the towers as the castle was slowly getting ready for the day shift and light reflected off the gems on the walls creating a scene of unnatural beauty as it hid something sinister within its walls. Light poured through the window of his room that was barren for a cabinet, chest, desk and an occupied bed as the Inquisitor sat up before walking over to the window and looking out of it and into the city watching their early morning activities. The mountain air was crisp as the mouth of his helmet slid back to reveal pale skin as he took a calm breath as his AI appeared on his shoulder also looking out the window.
"...Hey Logos."
"Take a picture, might be the last time we see something so... what's the word?"
"...Yeah, that is it, thanks." Logos then flashed red, breaking the calm setting as the mouth guard slid back into place before his rifles mag-locks released into his hands. "What is it?"
the Inquisitor then threw his rifle up to be caught by a cloaked Arrow, and just as he and the rifle vanished, just as the door was broken down. The Inquisitor hardly gave a fight but managed to wound around thirty two until he was finally 'captured' and Arrow tailed them as they left.
(Dirt road leading to Ponyville, 3rd person- Talon)
Talon's jeep was going down the dirt road with grass on both sides as it sped along at a pace of twenty mph and Talon was looking around the countryside until Logos appeared on the console of the jeep.
"Right here Leprechaun."
"Ha, mag-"
TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK,
"... Really, Arrows, on metal... what are these guys, stupid?"
TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK, TINK,
"Ques... wait... what's that sound?"
Thhhrrrroowwww
"What the?" BOOM! The shock wave hit the jeep and it stalled before restarting and moving on with a more sluggish pace, "Logos, divert all power to the engine, now!"
and just like that the car shot forward near two hundred as it barreled down the street. Then it hit a large rock causing it to flip in the air and crush the roof in, and Talon was just outside the necessary range to signal the ship into 'Citadel' mode. It took a while but Talon got out of the wreckage just as the guards arrived, thirty here and twenty going to the ship. Talon laughed as the guards drew close and pulled out his sword which was crackling with non lethal electricity with the blade dull.
"So... who wants a fight?" two ran up both swinging at the same time and Talon ducked as both swords crossed and hit the opposite's helmet rendering two knock outs. Talon just looked down at them and up at the rest as he widened his stance, with sword pointing forward and down, what he didn't expect was all of them literally jumping on top of him in a giant dog pile (yes, twenty eight grown guards piling on top of him). They started to laugh until a wall of blue rammed them up and then down, putting them into a half-dome that shocked them when they touched the wall, and Talon standing outside putting down a small grey cylinder in the ground before running off. One unicorn decided to be a hero and shot a taser spell at Talon through the shield... but only for the spell to bounce around inside the shield hitting all the guards and dropping them in more... embarrassing positions.
"Logos, I need a ride."
"Those systems are only for extra jumping power, they were not designed for flight, even if I use them it has a chance of breaking that system."
"Remember how I lost my leg?"
<... I SEE WHY YOU ARE AFRAID OF THEM NOW.>
"Besides, I'm here, hold out a little more."
Logos then vanished and the 'Dark Knight's systems began to shut down just as Talon was behind the breaching team.
"Ahem, I believe that is my ship that you're trying to get into."
"...Get him!"
As they ran at him, Talon's senses slowed down. Three on left, four on right, three center, all spears, swords as a backup, and beware of knives, horns, and hidden weapons. Then time resumed its normal pace as all the guards jabbed with their spears only for Talon to jump on the spears and bring their weapons into the dirt broken.
Thhhrrrroowwww
"Nope." Talon then ran up the the Unicorn and socked him in the face knocking him out, then turning to have nine swords pointed at his neck. Slowly raising his hands up, but unknown to the guards he was smiling as his hand touched the speaker button on his helmet and screeched, dropping everyone around him. The door to the ship opened and Talon walked in, set on getting all the systems on as the doors slid shut behind him.
(Afternoon, Canterlot Gardens, 3rd person)
The Inquisitor was kneeling while being surrounded by forty guards that had a light blue highlight in the garden waiting for something.
"Why am I here?" Then a guard hits him with his spear only for it to snap, but still enough force to push the Inquisitor a little.
"You will speak until spoken till, Monster."
"(Sarcasm) Oh great, never heard that one before."
"Shut up!"
"...You're boring anyways." Then the guard turned around and went to punch him until the fist was caught by a hand.
"I'd like it if you did not harm him until he has been looted." looking up there he was in all of his... {don't know what makes him so great,} prince Blueblood.
"Blueblood wha-"
SMACK
Blueblood then crouched down in front of the Inquisitor and stared into the visor trying to intimidate him but only for it to backfire. He noticed that when shadows were on it, the armor looked intimidating, like a demon from tartarus.
"W-where's the green one?"
Helmet tilts in confusion
"The little green one that was on your shoulder, I want it."
"Why, he's military property."
"And where's your military?"
"(Sigh) So let me get this straight, you want to steal my AI, weapons, armor, and ship for yourself?"
"That is correct." He then stands up, pulls out his sword and holds it at the Inquisitors neck, unknown to anyone in the Garden, both of the royal sisters were flying towards them as one of Blueblood's guards approached him.
"Sir, the second one got away and the ship is in some sort of lockdown."
"What about the third?"
"...There was a third?"
"Find him!" Twenty of the guards then ran off to follow that order.
"You know something?"
"What?"
"You're going to feel like and ass in,"
"Three,"
"Two,"
"One,"
CLICK
"Ah, there it is." Blueblood turned around to see Arrow de-cloak behind him with a pistol to his head, and to hear a snap in front of him as the Inquisitor stood up and broke the chains with his hands.
"Ya know, (pulls out a pistol) I can kill you right here and now on terms of self-defense (points it at his head as the blue guards raise their spears) but it looks like you have an escort and it would not look good for me."
"Y-y-you can't." Proceeds to sweat bullets
"(Pulls pistol back) You're right, I can't."
"R-really?"
"Nope, (puts pistol back) last words?"
"HELP!!! "
"...Really?"
THUD, THUD, THUD, THUD, THUD, THUD
They all turned around to see a few squads of guards, all weapons out and pointed to the ATLs, Blueblood ran past the guards to somewhere safe as Arrow handed the Inquisitor his rifle back.
"What's the plan?"
"Go through, no KIAs, on my mark,"
"Really?"
"Got a better plan?"
"..."
"Three,"
"Two,"
"One,"
"Ahem." The two ATLs turned to see a somewhat pissed off Celestia and an angry Luna.
".....Mark."
Author's Note
Criticism is still welcome
(Year:2063 Morning, Earth- Scorch Lands, 1st person- Thirteen Nine)
It has been three years, three years and we still haven't made it back. We have had a lot of casualties and wounded, thank God that they left us broken vehicles that still moved for the wounded and for supplies. We have gathered most of us in a big group, but there are still some out there that can beat the odds. Some of them are still alive, we don't know that, we have to believe that, most of us are starting to lose hope. In fact some of us just started to fight each other, there has been thirteen deaths and One is saying that it must be one f the side effects of the serum or stress. When one of us laid in front of one of the tires, One and some others tried to cheer the others by saying it was going to be okay and that we were almost there.
Still had two years of walking
(Present- Afternoon, Canterlot Gardens, 3rd person- Inquisitor)
They were completely surrounded, by squads of unprepared guards and two immortal beings of unknown power, luckily for the ATLs, they were surrounding them, that meant that they could fire in any direction. And the guards didn't know their power and what they could do as they advanced.
".....Mark." and the two ATLs charged forward, shocking the guards as they got mauled by the Inquisitor's sword and knife combo while Arrow's dual katanas, both of which and their wielders became a blur as they danced their all to familiar song. Even the princesses were shocked a little at their speed until Celestia summoned her golden greatswords as Luna summoned dual diamond rapiers just as Arrow ran up and cashed blades with her a the Inquisitor did the same with Luna.
"Why are you doing this?!"
"Doing what?!"
"Attacking our Nephew!"
"HE ATTACKED U-"
"Die, YOU MOTHER BUCKER!!!" Blueblood yelled as he came running up with a crossbow and shot it at the Inquisitor's head. The Inquisitor raised his arm and activated his arm shield, giving Luna an opening to cut through his armor and through is right elbow until her sword shattered as he dropped his own.
"Thanks, Nephew!" As she continued to fight, only to start losing ground to his one arm with a knife.
"I've been fighting for longer than you've been around." She was slowly losing ground until she saw his sword, using her magic to grab and pull the sword into her hand. Then she started to dual wield the swords, pushing him back inch by inch until he was thrown back by the guards as they surrounded him.
"Arrow!" He called to his brother who kicked Celestia back and jet jumped over the guards until one of his boot's jets got hit, tearing it off as he rolled next to his brother as the guards and the Princesses surrounded them with smug looks as Arrow stood with the Inquisitors good arm on his shoulders. Suddenly the two local royals stopped and looked at each other thinking the same thing.
'Too easy.' And true to their thoughts a black dropship arrived with the gun pointed at them as it lowered.
[ I thought you might want to leave this, palace of the dammed.] said a familiar voice over the speakers
The two ATLs climbed in the ship with Arrow manning the turret as it turned and flew away. Celestia turned to the pegasi guard captain,
"Get the royal chariot ready and have squads advance on them, kill if necessary." The guards all flinched at that, but still followed their orders as a sea of pegesi flew up and followed the ship.
(Few minutes earlier, 3rd person- Talon)
Talon was on the bridge accessing the ships data systems until the engines rumbled to life and Logos appeared on the nearest operational console next to him.
"Tell him I'm already there, and prep a dropship."
"Stun rounds?"
"Point taken, is the ship damaged from the fall?"
"I'll try." He commented as he climbed inside the cockpit and strapped himself in.
"Thanks Logos, be right back, (sees the Inquisitor's icon flash) and prepare the med-bay."
And with that the ship flew out into the open as the 'Knight' rose up and flew to the forest. The dropship was nothing more than a blur as it sped through the sky towards the castle, almost hitting the detection shield as it went up. Talon cloaked the ship and guided it to the signal just as the other two ATLs were surrounded and thinking up a witty remark as he uncloaked the ship and lowered it as picked up the speaker.
"I thought you might want to leave this, palace of the dammed."
Once his two brothers got in, he lifted off in a 180 tailspin and flew full thrust as he closed the doors.
"What the hell happened out there?"
"A misunderstanding, that' al-"
Ding
"..."
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding.
Talon then pulled the Inquisitor into the co- seat and lowered the speed so the doors could open.
"We got inbound!"
"HOW! We just left, no way they caught up with us."
"Pegasi mate. Come on, we have to defend the engines!"
"One sec, need to finish something here."
"Fine, get up there when you're done." He then climbed out the door and pulled himself onto the top of the plane as the pegasi came up. Just as he turned around, he had his helmet drop-kicked as the squadron captain dropped down with five of his flyers, Talon raised his fists, "Alright, lets dance." Except the squadron captain stepped forward,
"You are to surrender and submit to the Equestrian air force for attempts of attempted assassination on Prince Blueblood... whom has raised a bounty for who brings him the ship and the heads of you and your brothers."
"...So you're bribed?"
"You say bribery, I say a bigger pay check."
"And I would say watch your six."
"Wha-"
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5SPhETTgEc]
The two rear pilots had their necks suddenly snapped by a shimmer of light that vanished right as one of their blades flew through right where it was. While that was happening, Talon rushed forward with his talon knife drawn in his right as he stabbed the captain and sucker punched the other with his left and twirled around, blocked the sword swing of one and jumped back as the second missed him. Ending up hitting his partner and the last one's legs buckling by Talon's signature knife going through his collar bone and flicking up, throwing him off the ship. Talon scanned for any surviving and found one mare knocked out right when Arrow was about to stab her.
"Arrow, wait (Blade stops a mere centimeter from the mare's neck) we need her for info. After that, we either kill her or hostage."
"Good thin-... do you hear that?"
VRRRRROOOOMMMM. Just as what looked like to be three 'Republic P-47 Thunderbolt's with a blue and yellow paint job flew by, the lead one was yellow as it's pilot pulled out a radio.
[ This is the Equestrian Royal Air force, the Wonderbolts, surrender now and land or we will be forced to open fire.]
"Arrow, get inside the ship and man the back turret." Arrow turns and starts to climb down "And tell the Inquisitor to make this bird go up to its breaking point, oh get the mare inside!" Talon continues to walk to the middle of the ship and pull out his heavy rifle and let loose his reply, scattering the Wonderbolts.
[ All right, lets show these aliens what the Wonderbolts are made of!]
[Oooyah] The planes turned around and flew towards the back of the ship seeing Talon do a two fingered salute.
[ Break off, break of-] Just then the back of the ship opened fire as a hailstorm of bullets tore through the one plane that didn't pull away fast enough, luckily the pilot ejected as soon as his plane got shredded. The two others took another run on the left side only for Talon to open fire aiming for the engine, but the plane had some sort of shielding, before Talon could think of it, the planes unleashed their magic bolt fury, draining Talon's shields to 25% before he raised his shield.
"Shit! Arrow, deploy the missiles, (planes turn around) Do it NOW!"
[ Deploying missiles, and ask a little nicer dear brother.] POOF POOF and the missiles flew and hit the one plane, again pilot ejected. Leaving Talon with the pack leader.
"Little closer, little closer, riight bout... now!" He then proceeded to jump up and activate his boot's jets for a bit more height right as he hit the plane's wing. As he looked up with his visors blue light active, he saw the pilot was shocked as he started to pound on the ship, killing it's shields. When the shields went red the pilot recovered and turned the plane around upside down, looking over smiling, but to be shocked again as Talon broke the glass and ejected the pilot as they were over his ship. They both rolled onto the ship as the pilots plane crashed into the ground, Talon looked to the crashed plane and back to the pilot as she pulled out what looked to be a small rod that had a small battery on the end.
"What are you going to do with that? Throw it at m-" The pilot pointed it at him and fired a large bolt, his shields went to 34% to 13%. Talon saw this and got into a fighting stance with one pistol.
"Alright, game on." The pilot raised the apparent pistol and Talon shot it out of it's hand, then it pulled a blue knife as Talon put his pistol back. "Really, a pocket kni- (Blade starts to glow with yellow electricity) ...oh, I see." The pilot motioned him to run at it and Talon did, with his knife and swung it up just as the pilot flew back with orange wings, then it flew forward and hit Talon in the lung through his armor and shields. "(Grunts) The hell?!" Talon then pulls his knife only for the pilot to duck as the knife hit the pressure valve on the helmet and lossen it, making it fall off. When the pilot stood up her flame like hair stood up as she stared at the injured ATL with a smug and impressed expression.
"Wow, you are something! No one has ever gotten past getting my plane down, but you, you got all the way to disarming my handheld caster and taking my knife? That's unheard of... Oh and I'm Spitfire, captain of the Wonderbolts. (Talon gets back up) Come on man! you're injured, a punctured and electrified lung can stop anypony!"
"Hahaha, that's where you're wrong..." He then gets into a fighting stance with the knife still in him.
"... I'm no pony."
Author's Note
Here it is, and I plan to throw a wrench into the story soon
Creative criticism is always welcome
(Year: 2064- Evening, Earth- Scorch Lands, 1st person- Thirteen Nine)
It has been four, almost five years when we were left in the scorch lands and we were almost back, we could see the base over the horizon, our group had collected the smaller other groups and we had almost everyone. We were all so excited to get out of the scorch lands that we never saw that the base had changed while we were gone, One and his helpers were cheering us on and congratulating us on making it back home. When we all filed in we noticed that they had a large screen and it only showed one ATL still in the scorch lands...
Two Niner
(Present- Dusk, on-top of ATL dropship, 3rd person- Talon)
"I'm no pony." Talon said as he pulled out the knife and put it on his back mag-lock, while getting into a fighting stance. Spitfire just stood there amazed by how much he was taking and still fighting, then shaking her head she also got into a fighting stance.
'How the hay am I going to bea-' VRRRRROOOOMMMM Then she smiled 'Backups here' looking back she could see four of her Wonderbolts and the royal's chariot land on the edge of the plane. The two royals stepped out, the Sun with her only greatsword, and the Night with both her's and the Inquisitor's swords, Spitfire then decided the smart thing and flew off the ship before the fighting started.
"Surrender now ad you will be given a trial to a painless death." Sun
"I dunno, sounds tempting... what do you think, Arrow?" Luna ducked just as Arrow dived with his sword while uncloaking. Then he stood up,
"...No, how about we tell about Blueblood's kidnapping over som-"
Clang
Arrow's swords were pressed against Celestia's great sword when she suddenly decided to rush the ATL. Luna was a bit hesitant but eventually charged Talon when he pulled his sword and knife. They all exchanged blows and the ATLs were losing until,
"Arrow, Switch!"
Then the tides rode in favor of the ATLs as the princesses were pushed back until they were at the edge. When it looked like they were going to win Celestia's horn lit up and took the ATLs in her magic and slowly slid them back. The ATLs just looked at each other before taking a step forward back to where they were before and looked at the royals, except that this time Arrow pulled out his bow while Talon moved up and made a barrier between them and the royals. Celestia and Luna saw this as a weakness ad rushed it, except for Arrow to shoot two plasma arrows through the barrier, which Luna dodged as Celestia got hit in the shoulder and fell to the ground. Arrow aimed at her, but Luna dived and hit the arrow with the Inquisitor' blade which heated the handle and she was forced to drop the sword while she grabbed her sister and dragged her back to the chariot as it flew away with its escort. Talon just shook his head as he climbed back down into the ship as Arrow walked over to the Inquisitors sword, bends to pick it up until he notices that Celestia had dropped her greatsword, He then had walked over as he picked up both her and the Inquisitor's sword as he climbed down into the belly of the beast as the hatch closed and the ship became a blur.
(Present- After sunset, Canterlot Royal Infirmary, 3rd- Royal Sisters)
Celestia was sitting on a table as a doctor was patching up and healing her shoulder wound as Luna sat in a nearby chair thinking over what had happened and why she thought that one of them looked familiar. Her thoughts were interrupted by the Doc patching her sister up and telling the princess not to put any stress on the shoulder, Celestia then walked towards the door with her arm in a sling as Luna walked over to her with her thoughtful expression.
"Something bothering you, Lulu?"
"...Yes, when I fought the Inquisitor, he started to say that Blueblood had attacked him, but was interrupted by our nephew shouting, and earlier on their ship, Arrow said of our nephews foalnapping before you attacked him. Something about this situation is setting me off."
"Hmmm, this does sound strange... wait, we never saw both sides of the story except for hearing of an attempt on our nephews life."
"Our nephew might not tell the truth if he was behind this."
"Should I bring a truth serum?"
"... Yes, and what of the ATLs, sister?"
"... I'll send them a message."
"How?"
"Ah yes, After you showed Arrow where he was staying, he came to my chambers and we talked, a while later he gave me a communication device which can send messages across three galaxys in a minute." Luna then makes a smirking face at her sister as she leaned in.
"So... do anything... special?"
"No we jus- (cheeks flush) n-n-no, w-we n-n-never did anything if t-that sort."
"Oh my, you like him, don't you?"
"L-luna th-thats preposterous! I-I-I, I mean h-he's a space warrior, he has to go back sometime!" Luna says nothing as she walks down the corridor.
"Goodnight dear sister, sweet dreams!" then she teleports off just as a golden bolt of magic passed through right where she was standing.
(Present- Midnight, Castle of the Two Sisters, 3rd person- ATLs)
The ruins of the Two Sisters was calm and resting as a shadow roamed the abandoned castle and stopped as it heard rumbling. Then reappearing at the tallest stable tower, it saw the 'Dark Knight' touch down inside the court yard that was surrounded all around by stone walls. When it was about to reposition, it saw the bottom right front side open up casting a brilliant bright light as Talon came out in a construction exo-suit carrying a console and a heat generator, placing them down and walking back inside as Arrow came out carrying a portable cooler and two chairs. Ten minutes later the console was set up along with the heat generator as the two brothers sat next to the generator, both holding beers with their helmets by their sides.
"Talon..."
"...Hmm?"
"Ever wonder when the war is going to end?"
"...Why?"
"(Sigh) I... I just want the war to end, so we can be at peace, see our brothers and sisters... and have more moments like..... this."
"(Sigh) yeah, I know, I also want to see the others... but we are the only ones that can stop this war, if we all vanish, the ACSC will be slaughtered to a new government." Talon and Arrow just stared at the artificial fire in silence, until Arrow suddenly looked at the beer and then at the ship.
"Wait, why do we even have beer? Our immune systems prevent us from getting drunk. Why the hell do we have beer on the ship when we can't get drunk?!"
"Because it dulls my nerves for a few minutes." the Inquisitor said from behind with a new arm in a sling and holding two chairs with the other. The Inquisitor had his suit off, instead he wore faded jeans, boots, tanktop, a old flight jacket, and a pair of googles that covered his whole face except for his mouth. As soon as he sat down by the generator, Talon tossed him a cold one which he caught with his left, opened it and slowly sipped from the bottle as he put it down. "So what's this about hoping for the war to end?"
"Y-you want the war to conti-"
"Hell no! I want it to end as much as the next guy... but, we're soldiers... what happens to us then?"
"..."
"..."
"See? Even when the war ends, we will still be active and fighting, personally, I might brush up on MMA in the free time we will have left until the next war."
"MMA?"
"Yeah, I know a few places that will allow ATLs to fight on their courts and... (stands up looking into the darkness) Who's there! I know you're out there, come on out." Just then a black colored unicorn mare walked into the generators light shaking and covering herself with her wings, just the Inquisitor stepped forward the mare took one back, seeing this he held up his hands and motioned for the fourth chair. "We won't hurt you, I swear." This seemed to bring the mare closer and she sat in the chair as the Inquisitor gave her his old jacket. "You need it more than I do, here, take it." Five minutes later she had stopped shivering and was looking at the three brothers as they laughed at their past stories while going through cold ones, Arrow had one and stopped, the Inquisitor had three to dull his nerves while Talon kept going, trying to get drunk which was scientifically impossible for ATLs.
"Who are you?" the mare finally asked causing Talon to spit a little while Arrow and Inquisitor just stared at her.
"Well, I'm Arrow, the one over there is Talon, and the red one is who we call the Inquisitor."
"...Azure." The Inquisitor looked at Arrow who did the same before turning back.
"Well, Azure... I have been lied to soo many times I lost count, and us ATLs can hear heart beats, if we are close enough and we can tell you're lying, so please tell us the truth, we won't hurt you."
"... my name is... (flinches) Nightmare Moon."
"...Nice to meet you, Azure." now Nightmare has a confused look
"I said my true name was Nightmare, how did you know I wanted to be called that?"
"You said that name first, so I will be using it and considering that the princesses think that you are currently dead. You might need a disguise." Then in a flash of light a Azure unicorn mare without wings was sitting there with the Inquisitors jacket on. "...Oh" Talon then tried to get up but stumbled as he knelt down, Azure then noticed a stab wound on his chest slowly bleeding.
"You're hurt!" She then put a hand to his chest and both her hand and his chest had an Azure glow as the wound closed itself. Azure then almost fell back only to be caught by the Inquisitor making her blush at how he caught her.
"Relax, I got you."
"Yeah I know, Just need sleep."
"Ok, you can use one of the guest cabins on the ship for the night."
"C-can I stay with you?" She said blushing hard making the Inquisitor raise a somewhat confused eyebrow under his mask.
"Umm... Sure, as long as you need, Logos here will guide you to your room."
"Umm, who's Log-"
She fell back at the sudden appearance but came close in curiosity
"What is it?"
"He's an AI, which is basically a computer with a human mind."
"Hmm." Azure then followed Logos to her room as she flopped down on the bed. Little did she know that princess Luna's mind was thinking the same next lines.
'Do I like him?'
15- The Blue Tide Rises (Part 1)
(Year:2065- Midnight, Earth- ATL Training Base, 1st person- Thirteen Nine)
It had been three months since we returned and were waiting for Two Niner, today if he didn't show up, they would close the doors and start the next part of our training. We were all watching the horizon, but One and his group were in the back not caring, thinking the active signal was broken... or they knew something far more sinister. Suddenly the agents in charge of training us were walking to the activation panel and hit the button, the great doors were slowly closing, many of us turned around and walked back. Then then a miracle happened, someone shouted, "I see him!" and we all ran back as one, we could see a spec on the horizon, but the doors were still closing. We began to lose hope until one of us started to push the door, but to lose ground... we just stared until another ran up the the door and did the same. Then another, and another, and another until we were all holding the doors back slowly losing ground until he dragged himself in as the paramedics rushed him. It was a wonder how he was still alive, his whole arm was missing, leg was bent at the wrong angle, his armor and helmet were cracked as his skin was slightly olive green with black lines. Needless to say they had rushed him to the infirmary and put him in a med-bay for three months until the second part of the 'Trials' started, by then he hid his face under a helmet or mask and started calling himself 'Fox'.
None of us had ever asked any questions.
(Present- before sunrise, Ruins of 'Two Sister's castle', 3rd person- ATLs)
Azure was sleeping until she heard a loud crash coming from somewhere nearby inside the ship and she heard arguing, but couldn't make out the words. Sighing as she got out of the bed, as she crept closer to the noise until she saw Arrow in his suit with his helmet under his arm and the Inquisitor fully clad in armor as he was pointing to Arrow who had a communication device that had Celestia's contact.
"Inquisitor, I know it might be a trap, the might part is very crutial. Sure, the fact that she wants to meet us outside Ponyville is a bit suspicious. If she is telling the truth and we don't show, it will only worsen our predicament, we have to have faith, or as one of our instructors would say, 'A bit of faith-"
"-and a bit of pixie dust, can clear the answers, whether you choose right or wrong'. Yes Arrow, I remember, but that was in the past, we never had-"
"Remember my assassin mission on one of the Chairman's advisers?"
"Yes, but how does this relate, we had no info on him what soever except that he was on the west side of the hotel he was staying in."
"... I took a random shot with some faith and pixie dust. Evidence showed I hit the right guy."
"You mean that was a lucky shot?"
"... Yes."
"..... (Sigh) ok, the two of us will go there while Talon watches our guest."
"Currently doing." Talon reported walking out from behind Azure as he sat down in one of the chairs.
"How long was she listening?"
"Oh... since the trap part." At this the two other ATLs looked at Azure, Arrow had a deadpan face while the Inquisitor was... wearing his helmet. Arrow looked at the Inquisitor and he simply nodded at him as he reached towards his belt as Azure saw one of his swords there, but her fear turned to curiosity as he reached inside a pouch and pulled out a small coin with a silver chain necklace and handed it to the Inquisitor, who then walked forward. When he was in front of Azure, she saw Both Arrow and Talon smiling as the Inquisitor started to talk.
"Azure, you have befriended two or more ATLs, gained one's trust, and crept up behind one or more ATLs and listened in on their conversation. All of these are some requirements to become an ICR Phantom, an agent to the ATLs, and wearing this coin will tell other ATLs and ICRs that you are a phantom. Deciding if you choose to accept this or not." Azure took a step forward reaching for the coin, but stopped as she almost touched it.
"'... What are the cons?'" saying this made the Inquisitor let out a small chuckle.
"Yes there are cons, you will be an enemy to the RAU and they may send Wolf troopers for you, but in these cases you will have an ICR escort. They may also send assassins to kill you or extract you for interrogation."
"'What else?'"
"... just have you learn the basics of being an ICR Spector, the Spector type you will be is up to you."
"'Types?'" Azure said as she grabbed he coin and its necklace.
"Yes there ar-"
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
"Sorry have to take this, Talon, teach her the basics." The Inquisitor said as he waltzed to the hangar with Arrow following. Once the door closed Talon sat up and stared at her.
"...So, where to start?"
(Night before, Celestia's Private Office, 3rd person- Princesses)
The three princesses and the guard captain were gathered in the private study where Celestia was fumbling with the device until Luna took said device and pulled up the holographic keyboard.
"So... anything in mind?"
"If I may, probably an apology for attacking them as a front, to lure them in."
"But, we have yet to ask of their stories because Blueblood has gone on an vacation, and of the ATLs... well, they're running from us."
"Perhaps we should give them a fair trial?"
"No, they are too much of a danger, they took down several squadrons of guards, not to mention one of them alone, took down two Wonderbolts and their captain, in their planes."
"That is true, but if we send guards, they will surely be unrest."
They sat around thinking until Shining started, "What about this..."
(Present, Airborne- to fields outside Canterlot, 3rd person ATLs)
The black craft was traveling above the ground to the select coordinates that the princess told them with just the three princesses and the guard captain standing on the hill with a tarp over an object that was under a tree. Arrow turned to the Inquisitor as he looked at the field and his scanners.
"Sir, the scanners are picking up a battalion of four hundred that is cloaked surrounding the landing zone with what looks like rifles and all of the are cloaked. The only ones that aren't cloaked are those four and that tarp thing." When the Inquisitor saw the tarp, he just stared until Arrow landed the ship. The jolt of the landing snapped him out of his stupor and he got up as Arrow followed him to the cargo bay of the ship.
"Sir, what's the plan?"
"Are the Holo- disguises still operational?"
"Yes sir."
(Minutes later, outside ATL dropship, 3rd person)
When the ship landed all the guards tensed up until Shining Armor subtly gestured for them to relax as the ramp lowered. A few seconds passed before two figures exited the ship. As they walked towards the four, the whole battalion of both Day and Night guards uncloaked leaving the two figures to raise their hands as the ship rose into the air.
"...Sorry Princesses that we were late." Then one of the guards shouted.
"'Quiet you disrespectfu-'"
"GOLD, QUIET!"
"'... Yes Captain Armor.'"
"... So as I was saying, do you want to talk about our little situation or...?"
"Actually, we were going to capture you."
"SHININ-"
VRRRRROOOOMMMM
Seven planes flew by and shot at the dropship as it returned fire and flew away with five of the planes chasing it, as two of them circled over head. Seeing the odds seemingly were stacked against them, the two got into a fighting stance that caused Shining to smirk.
"Surrender now and we will hear your case."
"Captain Armor, this is not what our plan was. It was to-"
"It's the plan now." Shining's remark made the princesses look at each other in worry as the guards took the ATLs in handcuffs as they were loaded into chariots. On the ride the princesses noticed that the ATLs were sitting really still and the Captain staring out of the chariot which perked their suspicion.
(Half an hour later)
When they landed the princesses walked back to the throne room with the ATLs in tow when they saw Discord, with his eyes all looking grey in color and Prince Blueblood sitting on the throne wearing the Alicorn amulet with guards wearing what seemed to be spec ops gear while holding more advanced versions of their 'casters.' When the princesses saw this they were pushed down to their knees, and then bound with rope and inhibitors as the ATLs were put down next to them.
"Blueblood what is the meaning of this, I dem-"
SMACK
When Celestia looked up she saw Shining smiling with malice in his eyes as his armor was slowly replaced by the Blue spec ops gear and his eyes were covered by googles. Unlike they other new Guards, his armor had a grey paint job with a beret instead of a helmet.
"S-Shining, w-wh-"
SMACK
And Shining walked up to the throne and stood next to Blueblood.
"I, King Blueblood, declare all of you traitors and shall be sentenced to the Dungeons but have to watch as... Those beasts are executed. Now the Beasts will be put under all the torture methods and be executed the following day. General, take them away."
"'Yes, my lord... Guards...'"
Shining or the General stepped down and motioned for the new guards to pull them away to the dungeons, in which they were thrown into and some started to cry for different reasons.
(Hours later, Dungeons, 3rd person- King Blueblood)
Blueblood strode down the halls with purpose to see why the two new prisoners had not screamed yet, when he approached he saw that the door was being surrounded by a gold aura as muffled thumps could be heard through the noise muffling spell.
"Why hasn't screamed yet!" He practically yelled into his face
"'I don't know sir, but the torturer is getting ma-'"
CRASH
"WHY WON'T HE SCREAM!!!"
"'... If I may, it might be wise to come back later, sir.'"
"... Yeah, I agree with you. Ill come back later."
(Ten minutes later)
"THAT'S IT, I NEED A BREAK!!!" the torturer then stormed out of the torture hall, past the two guards.
"'... Do you know why they haven't screamed?'"
"... No, but I heard from a rumor around the castle that they had led armies across the galaxy as they fought impossible odd that you could never dream of. They were heroes in their dimension... but here... they're just lowly prisoners."
"'... Huh.'"
(Time passes- One month later)
The capital Canterlot had become a military base while Blueblood's rule slowly spread across Equestria. Guards now looked more menacing as they marched by with citizens hiding in the shadows as some of their own were dragged away to have their minds 'altered' by the training regime to become guards under the new king's flag. As the weeks passed, the ponies began to lose hope when the elements were taken to Canterlot, today the guards had set up broadcasters across the continent. They were to broadcast the execution of the aliens.
(Morning, Canterlot courtyard, 3rd person)
The past princesses were lined up next to the king's throne, as the General gave the order for the ATLs to be led like sheep to the slaughter house. The executioner was wearing the normal guard armor but had silver stripes on the side, he then motioned to the king that he was ready once the ATL's heads were placed on the chopping block. Blueblood rose from his throne as he addressed the nation.
"Ponies of Equestria, we are here to put down these criminals and secure our grand country!" Some of the people turn to leave only for the guards to lift their casters slightly as the crowd turns back around. "And Today, we will end their pitiful lives for the better of Equestria! Any last word criminals?"
As Blueblood was speaking, the Blue guards in the background and high railings were being pulled back and silenced, before they could raise the alarm, only for new ones to take their place as if nothing had happened, the only ones that had noticed this sudden, but subtle change were the ATLs and the princesses.
"People of Equestria, we have been called fugitives... we are evil some would say, but sometimes the fugitive has to do what they think is right, then face the consequences as they come, before, or after their goal. (Blueblood motions for the executioner) Now, my brothers and I were doing what we saw was right, I still see that we were right in trying to do so. We saw this happening before it started and now, we are living our visions. We can stop this, but not on our own, we need to stop this together," (executioner raises his axe)
... As One!""
THUD
Author's Note
Sorry for the wait with Spanish classes and sudden plans popping up, the future chapters are inspired by this video and the planet will face its first real challenge in a few more chapters.
Also the only advanced technology are the planes and the 'caster' rifles
I'll be trying a quote thing to try and seperate characters that have the same color, example: "'Azure'" / "Luna"
16- The Blue Tide (Part 2)
(Year:2065- ???, Earth- ATL Training site's Infirmary, 1st person- Two Niner)
"He's waking up!"
"How is he awake, he was supposed to wake in two weeks. Not now, put him under."
"...Yes, sir."
"How is he doing this?"
"That is... Unique, we have never seen anything like this. This boy is special."
"Should he become a-"
"Sir, he's waking."
"Good, begin the procedure."
"But, sir, Should we put him under first?"
"... No, let him show his strength."
" AGGGGGHHHHH"
"Sir, the blocks are in place. He is now the first of, an only of his kind."
"So he's something special?"
"Yes, he has... He's awake, put him under."
" D-don't you fuc... king... dar-"
When Two Niner woke he was in a white room, laying on a table with certain instruments by his head. He struggled getting up, but he eventually did it as he reached for a mirror. What he saw caused him to accidentally drop the mirror. Causing the mirror to break on impact and for the shards of glass to fly in different directions, reflecting light.
(Present- Morning, Canterlot courtyard, 3rd person)
THUD
The axe fell and the 'Inquisitor"s head rolled down, then the unexpected happened. Both of the ATL's bodies turned into a mess of circuits and wires with a large disk on their chests that said,
Property of ACSC Special Forces: Prototype Equipment: Holo- Disguise.
When this device is put on anyone or robot, it will use reverse cloaking technology to disguise the wearer as the programmed figure. We are not responsible for any blown up limbs are body parts, Good Luck!
This happened the guards were confused while Blueblood was pissed. Unnoticed in the background the 'replaced' guards slowly stepped back as the Executioner walked back inside, while the General started ordering guards to organise search parties.
(30 minutes later, Old Canterlot Archives, third person)
The Old archives had a solid layer of dust before Blueblood's rule, but now it was the Headquarters of the Rebellion. It was currently filled with guards, some most wearing the new uniform as some were wearing the original armor. The rebellion's leader was second in command of Blueblood's forces, Lieutenant Flash Sentry.
"So we have new information as all of you probably know already, the two ATLs that were there are gone and so is our most likely hope to end his rul-"
"I Don't know about that." Arrow
All the guards turned as one, drawing their swords just to see the Green ATL causally reading a book off the self as if nothing had happened. When the guards stared for an amount of time, he simply put the book on his belt as he walked to the table.
"Y-y-you're alive! H-how!"
"Do you know how we were captured?"
"Yes, we captured you when you came off your ship just outside Ponyville."
"Have you ever heard of robots?"
"... Yes, we have."
"Good, now, who was there? (All hands shoot up) Okay, now remember how the we moved when the ship only did nothing or one thing? (Hesitant nods) Well, I was controlling the robots while the Inquisitor flew, and I only disconnected to shoot so the bots stopped moving while I did. Now once we landed, both me and the Inquisitor took control of the bots to see the new false king and his 'General' take over. Now, once 'we' were put in the dungeons, we put the bots into standby as we waited and worked and planned."
"... So the speech was planned?"
"What no. When the Inquisitor was younger, he had to be a morale officer for one of his missions and it kind of stuck, allowing him to make great speeches on the dime if need to be. That speech was all last minute, even though our specter, disagreed with it."
"Wait, you have a ghost?"
"... Umm, yes and no, the Specter is a type of special branch of a special force that only us ATLs can train. Now down to business, you all want to end Blueblood's rule and return the original princesses back to power, right?"
"Yes."
"... Now, that means that you all will have to follow our orders as they come, until your princesses are returned to power and Blueblood and his forces are found and put on trial."
"Yes" All of them replied
"YES, WHAT?!"
"YES, SIR!"
"...Good, now who is in charge of your group?" Flash Sentry stepped up,
"I am... Sir!"
"Good, I want you to organized list of how many are willing to fight and your equipment." Flash reaches into one of his pockets and hands him a copy of the list as Arrow looks at it.
"Okay, so there's 174 troopers in your rebellion, correct?" Flash looks to a rebel with a notepad on his chest plate, who then gave a shocked nod.
"Yes, we do... How did you know?"
"My helmet allows me to quickly read data... and to answer your unasked question, no you cannot have data readers until the treaty is signed. Okay, you have enough people to form four Platoons of around 43, so You (points to Flash), and you (Points to Silver), and You (Points to Gold). Step forward." The three did as they were told. "Now state your name and rank."
"Flash Sentry, First Lieutenant."
"Silver Spirit, Sergeant."
"'Golden Spark, Private First Class.'"
"...Congratulations, both of you are now lieutenants."
"'Sir... Why us?'"
"I agree, why them?"
"Well, for Gold here, the Inquisitor had a good feeling and saw that you were not affected by what ever spell that's going on. Silver... I saw how you tried to hold him back on the training field... I assume your militia put you two together to balance each other out? (Both nod) Good, now Flash, how good are you at controlling three platoons?"
"W-why can't those two control their own platoons?"
"They will, just once we have some amount of control over their forces, these two will join me and the Inquisitor on a mission."
"Forgive me from asking, sir. But what mission?"
"You will know after the mission, your job will be to help command the four platoons and fall back once we leave the castle."
"...Yes sir."
"Good, now at night I want your most elite to sabotage the castle's inside defenses for the battle, including as much AA you can."
"Why?"
"Classified."
"Sir, I can't do my job if I don't know the whole plan."
"And loose lips, sink ships."
"...Were you ever in the dark?"
"Few times, yes. But I made sacrifices that let me hear the whole plan with the higher ups."
"... (Sneers) What kind of sacrifices?"
"(Sigh)... (Pulls off helmet and points to his bionic) See this? I got it when chasing down a traitor that was going to kill the Inquisitor with a spe... with a knife. My sacrifice got noticed and I was granted access to the High Council's transmissions. (Puts helmet back on) That is why I am not in the dark, plus, my team is number one on the leader-boards, so we get some classified information from the Council's archives for free and we have the Inquisitor."
"... I- I see, sorry, sir."
"(Leans forward) Don't. Let. This. Happen. Again... Am I clear?"
"Crystal."
"Sir!... what of the fourth platoon?"
"... (leans back) Okay everyone... tomorrow we will execute our assault form the castle, inside. Now, if you find what ever is casting this signal, It will be a great help if you destroy it. Try to lure the enemy into hallways and stun if possible. Now, Lieutenant Flash will assign your parts since he knows the Castle's layout and traps far better than me. May the stars grace you, May the Stars guide you. Oh and to answer your question, Talon will be joining you on the battlefield."
(The Next Day- Midday)
The guards continued their posts, some repairing the defenses until they all wen off in a row, setting a blanket of panic over the castle as some to the guards start to open fire on one another and moved to certain parts of the castle. In the canter courtyard, where the ATLs were going to be executed. Around forty of the guards rounded there and just held the position, until Arrow decloaked and led then down the corridors.
{Gold Platoon}
Gold platoon was holding out pretty well as they pushed back the enemy guards from the Castle entrance while suffering from light causalities.
{Silver Platoon}
Silver platoon was holding out as they were barely pushing back the guards from the gardens while suffering a normal amount of causalities.
{Flash Platoon}
Flash Platoon was... pushed back into the throne room where they held suffering heavy causalities when they were supposed to have cleared the main hall for Arrowhead platoon.
{Arrowhead Platoon}
Arrowhead platoon was pushing the guards out of the castle and six of them were en-route to Flash platoon, suffering almost no causalities.
(Back to 3rd person)
Smoke filled the air as bolts of magic and some of plasma pierced the cloud hitting the guards on the other side. when the last enemy guard fell Arrow and five guards ran forward and around a hallway, only to dive to the side as heavy fire streaked pass them, hitting the wall.
"Sir, how are we going to pass this heavy fire?"
"... Only if Talon was here, (shouts) Can any of you do fire magic?"
"No, sir."
"... Stun it is, Get ready!"
"For what?" Arrow doesn't reply as he throws a stun grenade when the heavy fire let down a little. When the grenade hit some of the fire was still going, but both he and three guards ducked out of cover and opened fire at them, and when one got close, Arrow used his bow as a bat while one of the guards behind cover shot the downed guard. The group moved forward shooting any guard that was on the ground, when they were done, Arrow looked at the guard and said as one of his guardsmen picked up a heavy rifle.
"That."
"Understood, sir."
"Come on, lets go rescue Flash and his guards!"
"Sir, yes, sir."
The guardsmen and the ATL ran through hallways until they saw a large patch of guards with heavy rifles shooting down a different corridor. When they saw Arrow and his troops, they tried to turn, but they all were shot down as the one of the guard gave them heavy caster fire, causing the ATL to look back.
"... Good job."
"Thanks sir."
"What's your name."
"'Last Legacy, Sir.'" Last Legacy was a pegasi with a dark grey mane and tail, with black feathers.
"Alright, lets go see Flash Platoon."
The six walked down the corridor just as Flash and twelve guards came limping out of the Throne room.
"Any luck, Lieutenant?"
"No sir, he wasn't there. Just missed him or he was in the courtroom."
"...Damn. okay, are your men ready to move?"
"Many are wounded, but can move, slowly, but still moving."
"Looks like we'll need a medivac."
"Yes sir it does."
"Aright, lets get to the courtyard and-"
BR- AT- AT- AT- AT- AT
Then the five guards, that were outside, ran in the room and closed the doors shut.
"Sir, they have many heavy weapons squads outside. What do we do?" Arrow said nothing as the thought and walked to one of the windows. Few seconds later he looked up at the window and punched it, breaking the whole thing.
"Hey, sir.. What are you doing?" Flash said until he saw Arrow grab a grapple line and shot the line onto the roof of the throne room building. "Sir, What about the wounded?" Asked Flash as the able guardsmen did the same.
"Six able ones will go first, then we will send up the wounded as we hold this position, then once they are up all of you will follow while I go last and blow this place."
"Sir yes sir." The wounded went up and as the last wounded was secure and being pulled up, the lock started to be cut from the outside. Arrow and the guards had moved the thrones as cover next to the window and planted explosives on top of the giant door. When the cutting had stopped, Arrow and four guards were still there while they waited for the lines to come down. The doors then were swung opened as Blue guards ran n, only to be shredded by 'caster' fire, When the lines dropped, all the guards left their weapons and grabbed the ropes only to be forced down by the fire and return to their guns and return as the Blues ran back, taking potshots behind the door. The guards looked at one another in despair, before Arrow grabbed Two of the heavy guns and nodded for them to leave. The guards ran and started to climb while Arrow stood holding them off with the two guns... until their clips both ran out of magic. Dropping the guns, he ran and leaped onto the rope and he whipped out the detonator and hit it just as the Blues came running towards him, only to be crushed by tons of marble.
He started to climb, when Arrow neared the top, two of the guards helped him up just as their ship landed. "Come on men, time to leave this hell hole!"
"Sir, yes sir!" All of the guards got on the ship as Arrow finished cutting the ropes, as he neared the ship, it was his by a salvo of caster fire. Turning around he saw the six Blue Aces who were responsible for Blueblood's air supremacy, the ship started to sway as he jumped on and tied himself in. Once done, the ship blasted off leaving the ground a blur, but the planes were keeping up somehow, Arrow saw this, unbuckled himself, and took a leap of faith. His faith was rewarded as he landed on the lead plane as he pulled out the pilot, and shot down two of the aces as he pulled off, leading them away.
"C'mon boys, follow the leader." And they did, except that Arrow was being torn to shreds as he led them away. "Time to get a new one." The planes gave him a wide path as he ejected, but did not know about his jet boots as he took yet another plane. When Arrow was in control, he saw one of the planes flying low and fast as if trying to escape. "Ooooh, no you don't" Arrow dived and shot, successfully hitting the plane watching it crash and burn with the charred corpse still inside. Arrow looked around and tried to see the last plane... until his left wing was torn to shreds as he started to plummet with the last Ace behind him, pushing him down. "Damn it, always the last one." Looked at his altitude meter.
600 yards
500 yards
400 yards
300 yards
200 yards
100 yards, and here it was that Arrow Ejected while activating his armor lock. Last thing he heard was a loud boom of a discharge.
(Midnight)
When Arrow woke, he was on his back which gave him a great view of the stars and a orange glow to his side. Trying to sit up, his HUD told him he had broken two ribs while he lifted himself up with almost no difficulty and began to walk to the camp.
(4 days later, Castle of the Two- rebellion camp, 3rd person- ATLs)
After the battle, the guards set up camp around the ATL's ship while the injured were inside the ship or the castle. The guards were running about, getting equipment ready for an assault on Canterlot while there were seven figures on the 'Dark Knight"s command bridge.
"Talon and Flash, both of you will lead what is left of our forces against the Castle's main forces as a diversion. My team and I will go behind the lines and extract the princesses and take out the False King if we are able. Lets move."
(Tomorrow Morning, Canerlot area, 3rd person)
The sun was just rising, lighting the once peaceful looking capitol, to a place of dispair. the False King was happily looking into the sunrise, because today was the day he would marry the mare he had met at the Gala all those years ago. Whether she wanted to or not. His victorious thoughts were interrupted by one h=of his scouts landing on the balcony as the alarms sounded.
"Sir (pants) the Space warriors (pants) they're... they're here. With the rebel guards that escaped."
"Get my General, and my honor guard. have all of our forces fortify this castle!" He then ran off to the royal bunker that was only used in times of war in the past, now... it was going to be used many times in the near future.
As Blueblood was running, the rebels were marching towards the castle, having all of the focus of the Blues, as a shimmer of light flew overhead to the castle. The shimmer then landed in the courtyard as the two ATLs along with Silver and Gold. Once they were out, the bird flew off as the four ran into the castle, to meet not a single guard.
"...Sir, I believe this might be a trap."
"Its always a trap, the General might be here projecting the false King while his commanders fight the distraction. Now, where are the dungeons?"
"'This way, sir.'" And both Silver and Gold led hem down the corridors until they stopped just inside a large empty room.
"What's the hold?"
"'This is the guard's lounge. It's always full with something.'"
"... This is where that trap is."
"... How are we going to pass, sir?"
"Easy, (hands them ear plugs) put these in your ears." When they did and nodded to him, he touched the side of his helmet as his speakers let out a high pitched screeching sound. During this a outline of a figure was shown as Arrow Shot it, when the plasma arrow hit, the figure was pushed back as the spell faded, leaving the General standing there. The General looked at them shocked for a few seconds until he started to laugh.
"'How did you know, that I was there.'"
"...We've been in a lot of ambushes, so we know a trap when we see one. And this one was a orange in a group of apples."
"'Yeah, but the hallways were way to predictable.'"
"I agree, thats why I had these two go ahead."
"HEY" Both of them shout.
"'(Laughs) yes, they were always tools, useful ones at that."
"... Now that's where we disagree, sure they aren't the best of the best, but they have a lot more potential."
"'Than you are fools.'"
"...Sir, if I may. Can my partner and I 'visit' our old general?"
"...Permission granted." The two ATLs then ran off as the General looked at them with unnatural blue eyes as he pulled out a lance sword. (AN: Yes it's a thing, weirdly enough... I'm Lancerlot! (Bah Dum Crash)) Silver pulled out his katana as Gold he did with his short swords. Then they charged, General swung sideways while Silver jumped over the blade slashing his armor, While Gold went under, slashing at his legs. When they looked back, he wasn't at all scratched. They charged again using the same tatic except for the General to swing up, and his lance's enchantment cutting Silver's shin and breaking the leg part of his armor and knocking Gold's helmet off.
"'The hell, he's more powerful than before!'" Silver then looks up and sees a chandelier as he pulls out his caster, motioning towards the chandelier to Gold who nodded back. Then Gold charged and at the last second he jumped up and dropped kicked Shining who then lost his balance and slid back... right under the lighting. That then fell onto the General, when Silver shot the chain, effectively knocking him out.
"'Wait, shit... we have to dig him out.'"
"...Buck"
(Before fight, 3rd person- princesses)
It had been two days since they were last fed, and they lost track of the time that they were there. They had almost no hope as the traitor guards laughed at them, until shots sounded from up the corridor as the guards were pushed back by what looked like a red shield. Then HE ran down the corridor to the guards.
(Before fight, 3rd person- ATLs)
The two brothers ran down, deeper into the pit until they head laughing. When they turned the corner with their rifles up, they saw Blue's laughing at the princesses, Main Six, and their honor guards, mocking them. What the ATLs saw made them feel something they haven't felt in centuries, in fact the most common emotion they had... light anger. The two ATLs opened fire, killing the guards right in front of the princesses who had droplets of blood on from the guards and the torture they received. The two walked into view of the cell as the Inquisitor raised his rifle and shot the lock, as Arrow kept on walking into the shadows. When the door swung open, he looked down the corridor and asked.
"Can you all walk?" Various nods came from them except for the princesses as they struggled to stand, Luna fell forward almost hitting the floor, except only to be caught by the Inquisitor, who had caught her last second. Luna looked up to see the outline of his armor as he gently lifted her up, putting a hand on her back to help stabilize, which unintentionally caused her to blush. The Inquisitor doing a medical scan, saw that her left was broken, along with her sister, Arrow came back to see this as his HUD received the medical report. He started to walk towards Celestia, only to be shot back by her student who stood in front of her teacher. Arrow rolled back from the blast and pulled his bow,
"Twilight Sparkle, stand down." This only caused her to shoot another at Arrow who simply sidestepped the blast, suddenly he ducked as Rainbow flew over him and hit Twilight, knocking her out. The other elements stood up to fight back except for Fluttershy and Cadence, only to be stopped by Celestia.
"Elements, stop this at once! He was simply trying to help."
"But he knocked out Twilight! Princess, he is a-"
"If I do recall, it was you, Ms. Rainbow, who flew over me and hit your own friend." Arrow deadpanned in his voice as he started to walk towards the princess, only for Dash to try hitting him again, and for Arrow to do the same exact thing, as she flew over and knocked out Fluttershy. Rainbow looked back to Arrow with hate in her eyes and flew straight at him, Arrow didn't move as she moved closer, at the last second he raised his fist right in front of her face. Making her knock herself out on his fist, as her body flew out the cell door. He then walked over to the Solar, as Spike and Cadence picked up Twilight, Rarity with Fluttershy, Applejack with Rainbow, and the Honor guard helping Celestia. Once everyone was secure, Arrow looked at the Inquisitor who nodded back at him as he took down the corridor leading back up.
"Why did he run ahead, (grunts) dear Inquisitor?"
"His job in rescue operations, to be point man."
"So... he points out stuff?"
"(Chuckles) No, he scouts ahead and tells the main group if there's any trouble ahead."
"Oh."
Then with that they started to move with the guards on the side as they slowly moved up the tunnel. When they were almost up, Arrow returned and the group halted.
"Any trouble ahead?"
"No, but you were right about the two of them, they are really good or the Blue's General is just stupid... or both. Oh and they caused some collateral damage"
"...Lets go see what they did." And with that the group moved up to see the guard room empty, save for a broken chandelier, and both Gold and Silver finally dragging the General's body out from under the chandelier. Once they saw the group they jumped to their feet and saluted.
"Sorry for the damage, Sirs... Princesses... Both."
"'Yeah, sorry for the damage.'"
"...Princess Luna?"
"Yes Inquisitor?"
"Was the General's armor enchanted?"
"...Yes... why?"
"...Then I'm not even mad at them. Come on, everyone. Lets get moving."
The party started to move again and got to the courtyard as Arrow came running back while uncloaking.
"Sir, we're going to have company, the commanders must have saw that our main force was a diversion and are coming right here as we speak!" The Inquisitor had his other hand on the side of his helmet as he handed the Lunar to a guard.
"Azure! We need that ship to our coordinates. (hears marching) NOW!"
'[Yeah yeah, keep your armor on. I'm on my way.]'
After that call, the two ATLs, Gold, Silver, and the rest of the guards formed a circle around the princesses and the Elements, as Blue's started to rush in the garden from all sides.
"Gold, Silver?"
"Yes sir?"
"If the ship gets here while we're still fighting. Go without us."
"..."
"Gold?"
"'We rather fight here with you, sir.'"
"Too bad. Escort them onto the ship and leave. That's an order." And with that the ATLs ran and jet jumped into the crowd of Blues and all the others could see was the Blues flying up into the air as the ATLs fought. While they were fighting, both Gold and Silver were fighting the Blue's away as the ship landed, then jumped onto the ship. They looked back at the ATLs as the ship took off, looking at each other they started to fire down at the Blues that were closest to the ATLs as the looked up and saluted as they raised their arms. Out on their arms came a cable that hit the ship as they were lifted off their feet as the ship gained altitude, once they were out of range of the Blue's fire they started to climb up. Once they were close both Silver and Gold puled the ATLs up and into the ship.
'[Cutting it a bit close there, sirs.]'
"...(Sigh), Just fly us back, Azure."
'[Jeez, no need to be hostile si-]' BUZZ. They all looked to Arrow who held up a cable from an opened panel.
"Better?"
"(Sigh) Better."
"'Umm, sir?'" Gold asked as he stared down at he still going n battle.
"What? I told hem to stop fighting once we were away!"
"Strange... Talon always followed orders, even ones he never liked. I'll go see what's wrong." with that Arrow ran and jumped out of the ship flying to the ground. Once he hit, he ran up to the nearest guard who was shocked by his sudden appearance.
"Guard, Why haven't you pulled out yet?"
"S-sir, lieutenant Flash says he will not pull back until he retakes Canterlot, and the other one had pulled back with two and a half battalions. Leaving us here, Sir."
"(Growls) Okay, tell everyone to retreat, i'll deal with the Lieutenant." The Guard looked almost happy once the ATL said this.
"Yes, sir!" He then ran off and yelled at the guards as some of them started to run. While that happened Arrow had ran to the front lines to where Flash was and gave the order to retreat. Leaving Flash still fighting.
"Sir! we were wining, they were pulling back!"
"Yeah to rendezvous with the main force. They were going to overrun your men." Arrow then grabbed Flash as he ran, once they got to the hill, Flash looked back and saw the Blue's main force sitting right where his men were, he then looked down in shame as Arrow simply looked at him.
"The princesses and the Inquisitor will hear about this."
"Yes, sir." and the two met up with Flash'es guards as they started to walk back to the Everfree.
(Time- Hours later, sunset)
The Guards were laying around the ruin of the castle, some were even laying down on the ship's landing gear, as the princesses were talking to Flash about his actions. While that was going, the ATLs, Gold and Silver sat around the General as he thrashed at his bindings in a chair, the doors opened to reveal Cadence and Rainbow Dash, the later looking down. Once the both of them were in front of Arrow, Cadence nudged Dash as she said something intelligible. Now being an ATL had it's perks, even enhanced hearing plus the helmets sharp microphone, allowed him to hear what she said, but with the ATLs famous, almost nonexistent mercy. He decided to drag it out and humiliate her.
"Sorry, what was that?"
"I'm Sorry."
"Can't hear you."
"I'm... sorry"
"Hmm?"
"I'm Sorry!"
"Okay (Turns around) After you are on dish duty for a week." Once Rainbow left, Talon looked to Arrow with a smile on his face.
"You heard it the first time, didn't you?"
"(Smiles) Yep, you recorded that?"
"...Maybe." Then both of the ATLs shared a laugh while the two guards and the Inquisitor chuckled. Cadence had moved closer to the glass that had separated her from her husband that was thrashing about, moving her hand to the glass, her horn glowed and the General slowly fell asleep. This still scene was interrupted by Logos flickering red as he appeared on a console.
"Logos, sound the alarm. Arrow, get the ship's defenses online. And Talon, get the princesses and any guard who wishes to be the last line of defense, into the ruins south of the ship." They all saluted and ran off to do their things as the Inquisitor looked at the General.
"Your move."
Author's Note
And there it is, please, point out any mistakes I have in case i missed any in my final editing. Thank you!
17- The Blue Tide Falls (Part 3 Finale)
-------Before The Fall-------
(Year:2067 / 2068- ???, Earth- ATL Training site's Arena, 3rd person- ATLs)
The underground arena had a floor of sand and wooden bleachers that were outside of the rayshield barrier. There were instructors with heavy tranq guns that were trained on the two combatants.
[Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the two-] microphone screeching.
'[We give you the last two combatants who will compete for first and second places on the scoreboard. The fight will begin shortly, they will fight until they yield, or cannot stand. It will begin shortly]'
The two combatants, both were looking at each other with hate in their stances and had a grey base color. The first one was crimson, wielding dual Hook Swords (Blades were elongated to three feet). While his opponent was red, while wielding a katana and a two foot combat knife, while another was strapped to his chest.
[Alright, everything is ready (rayshield goes up) and the fight will begin! TATL Fox, are you ready?]
Fox gets into a fighting stance while twirling the blades forward.
" Ready!"
'[Now, TATL... Wolf, are you ready?]'
"' ...Ready.'"
[FIGHT!] Those words made the two sprint at each other and just as their blades touched-
,
-------3 Brothers On Equus-------
(Time- Sunset, Ruins, 3rd person- ATLs)
"Your move."
The princesses were being escorted by Talon and a few guards into the ruins, as the others ran about to help form a line to defend themselves. Arrow was in the front pointing and issuing orders as they ran about to complete their tasks as others set up what heavy weapons they had. Arrow looked back and ordered everyone into the trench as caster fire flew over, causing some of the guards to drop the unprepared heavy weapons when the ones on top of the trench dropped dead. Arrow and the guards were entrenched as they returned fire, then their magicians made a smoke screen to cover their firing positions.
"Sir, where are they?"
"Dunno, keep firing, switch targets and fire at random."
"Sir, what about our ammo?"
"Don't your guns run on magic?"
"Yes, sir. But, we have to take the clips out to refill, and after hours of this, our magic will start to run dry."
"Then hav-" Arrow saw the elements running towards them from the castle. "COVERING FIRE!!!" All the guards looked to Arrow as if he was crazy, then they saw the elements and followed the order. After a few seconds of this, the elements hopped into the trench as Arrow took his helmet off and stared at them, his bionic blazing red. "Just what are you doing?" Arrow said in a low tone that everyone around detected, even the enemy fire seemed to stop for a moment, but Twilight was oblivious.
"We're here to help." She said in a happy tone as Arrow just pinched the bridge of his nose.
"And the rest of you?"
"Yep, cause we're the bes-" A storm of shots fire at her and some miss by a hair, singing her hair as she drops down into the trench.
"...Have any of you experienced war?"
"Yes, righ-"
"Twilight, not including this."
"...No."
"Can you teleport back to the castle?"
"Yes, but we are still here to help." Arrow just looked up as he put his helmet back on.
"Let me show you a small piece of war." Then the group walks down the trench to where a long white tent was with a red cross on the side. He motioned them in and what the Elements experienced almost made them faint, well almost all. They smell stale air and saw multiple guards with their armor burnt and melted. frying their flesh as the metal melted, leaving a red patch while the medics rushed to get the metal off before it killed the patients. Other places, patients were having limbs sawed off from poison shots, some were not as lucky as the white sheet was pulled over their head and wheeled out of the tent. The Elements all ran out the tent, breathing the cool midnight air, leaving Fluttershy inside of the tent on the ground. After a few minutes Arrow came back out carrying Fluttershy and handing her to Applejack.
"Why did you do that?" Twilight said with tears in her eyes.
"Because I had to deal with people the likes of you, thinking that they were invincible and waltzing onto the battlefield. Once I showed them that scene back there, they ran for where they were supposed to be, away from the battlefield... Now, what have you learned?"
"...That you're still a monster." Arrow simply sighed as he reached up to his communicator.
"Talon, you there?"
"Don't know, I'm away from the front lines."
"Because SOMEONE decided to lose track of the elements and let them into the combat zone!"
"I'M NOT YELLING!!!"
"Okay okay, look see if the princesses can get her student and her friends back to where they are."
"Thanks, oh and keep track of both groups next time." And with that the Elements looked at Arrow as if he was crazy, then they were covered in a white light. Arrow raised his arm as the light appeared and dropped his arm to find them gone. Nodding to himself he ran back to the trench as Blues started to become outlined, then fell to plasma arrows, putting them down for good. A guard ran up to Arrow when he was inside the trench, Arrow looked at the guard who was shaking.
"Guard? Why aren't you fighting?"
"S-sir, our numbers are dwindling and they are receiving reinforcements. We have to-"
BOOM The trench that the two were in took a heavy hit from above, and they saw several squadrons of Blue Aces flying down from above. Only to have the ones closest to the ground erupt into a glorious fashion of fire as three squadrons of the Wonderbolts flew over head. All the guards in the trenches raised their casters and yelled celebration, then the fire of the enemy brought them back to reality. They now fought with determination, with hope that they could win this battle.
But, this hope was being diminished as the Wonderbolts came down, one by one. Their hope had been diminished by the point when the last one came down, they lifted their arms as the surviving, abate less, Blue Aces came diving down for another run. Across the battle field, the captains were smiling until most of the planes were wiped out by almost nothing. Stunned would say the least as to what they were until a blur appeared and opened fire on their front lines, the first captain was the, well, the first to do anything. His horn charged as his caster has supercharged as it locked on to the blur and fired a mini sun that followed the blur, slightly faster. The ball of light slowly swallowed the back of the blur as it started to shake, to reveal a jet. Just when the front flew up, the jet and the ball vanished in a big bang of light, when the blindness settled, the guards looked around to see the Inquisitor standing on the trench as Talon and Arrow came running from behind, then all three of them walked up to the Blue's captain's position. They never flinched when the fire came from all around them as they continued to walked forward. Both sides saw this, the guards, the Blues, the Blue captains, the princesses and Main 6, and both Gold and Silver. This caused one of the captains to lose his nerve as he activated a spell that basically made him twelve times bigger than normal, trying to deter them. Failing, as the Inquisitor pulled out one of his pistols and tinkered with it, before he fired one round into the captain's face. Melting his eyes as the bullet slowly crawled its way past his skull, lodging itself and several fragments of bone into his brain. He fell dead, crushing the traitors that were behind him, leaving the other captains to try to activate their special spells before they joined the same fate from the hand of the Inquisitor. When the last one fell, around thirty of the Blue guards surrounded them, he simply laughed to the heavens as he looked around.
"Do you all really think that you can kill me? (All of them shift nervously) I'll give you a deal, if all of you lay down your weapons, you will be spared. If not, you end up like your captains... So, what will it be?" The guards look at each other before nodding and kneeling with their weapons lowered. "...Good, now spread out and find others that are willing to return the rightful leader to her place." The new guards then dispersed to find others, as the three walked back to the princesses and main 6 whom were in different states of shock. When they stopped a few feet away, one of the Elements asked.
"So what now?"
"...We take the Capitol."
"HOW! It will take years of siege!"
"Yeah, for you... Us? Just hold outside the city until you get the signal."
"... (Throws up hands) Alright, I trust you. What's the plan?"
"(Chuckles) Okay, here it is..."
(Minutes Later)
"..."
"..."
"... That's absurd!"
(Shrugs while tilting his head) "We can pull it off."
"... Well... you're got us this far, I'll trust you for this. If you fail, you will have no sympathy from us."
"Done."
(One Day Later- Mid-day, 3rd person- Blueballs)
Blueblood was hiding, curled up in the fedal position in the bunker as the screams of his loyal guards came closer and closer until they stopped outside the four foot thick door of SOLID STEEL. It crumpled like paper when Talon kicked the door as it flew across the room and embedded itself into the concrete wall above Bluebloods head. When he looked up, he pissed himself when he saw the silhouettes of the ATLs against the light, his heart stopped and he fainted. The ATLs simply looked at one another.
"I've never killed someone by simply looking at them."
"I have."
"I have."
"When?" Talon asked when he picked up Bluebloods body that smell of feces. The two ATLs looked to one another before saying.
"Interrogations... mostly."
"Wow, I almost feel bad for them."
"Don't."
"Hey, I said almost." Arrow walked up to the body of Blueblood and placed a ring on his horn, unintentionally making him moan.
"..."
"..."
"...So... touching their horn... makes them horny."
"(Sigh) Lets get moving." Then the tree left the bunker with Talon snickering until they reached the entrance of the castle, being stopped by the princesses.
"Where you thou going?" Luna said in what sounded in a dejected tone as the Metal twins ran up close behind.
"Gold, Silver." The Inquisitor said, acknowledging their presence in which they nodded back. "We are leaving because it seems that your people will need to rebuild, so do we."
"...Will you come back?"
"When we are saying goodbye, need supplies, when you are in trouble, and, of course when you visit." Then the brothers began to walk away, until the Solar called out.
"...What of the advancement program?"
"...shit, oh, right... well, we'll discuss that in the future."
"How about you put him down first and stay here for the night." Talon drops the prince and crosses his arms.
"How do we know that you won't try to get into our minds like last time."
"How did you know?"
"You got a small part of my memory disk, so Logos saw an anomaly and pushed all of you out."
"...Offer still stands."
"...No, you will probably prefect the spell and try again. Plus, we still have to repair the major damages to the ship, Goodbye." He then walked out with Talon tailing as Arrow looked between them, shrugging, then walked after his brothers. The citizens they passed cheered and thanked them as they left, while the guards nodded their thanks. When they were in their jeep, the royal sisters teleported there, blocking their path. "Question?"
"We are willing to give you an abandoned mining facility just outside of Ponyville, to make it easier to find you." The ATLs looked to each other before Arrow nodded and slowly drove around them as the Inquisitor signed the paperwork needed. When that was done, the princesses signed it and they tore down the road as the reconstruction of Canterlot started, with Blueblood and his loyal followers were put underground. As for Shining, he liked the name 'The General' and the armor so he kept both, and he choose multiple of the punishments for Blueblood. The jeep slowed outside of Ponyville as Arrow jumped out and Talon took the wheel to direct the vehicle to the Everfree. As Arrow walked into the town, the ponies gave him a wide broad space with fear in their faces as he walked into the town hall and got the papers done. When he walked out, he saw the ponies with weapons ranging from pitchforks and torches, he walked out of town as they followed him with their weapons. When the Main 6 arrived all they saw was a mob following Arrow out of town, some trying to stab him... only for said weapon to shatter on impact of his armor. They stopped outside the Everfree, the ship was already touched down right beside the facility as Arrow arrived with the paper and the key. When he opened the door, dust fell and billowed out, coating their armor as the door dropped off it's hinge and a piece of roof fell to the floor. Talon cracked his knuckles and walked forward, "Lets get busy."
As the months passed, the ATLs had fixed the old facility to a mining base to fix the ship and then more machines for various tasks and expanding deeper into the ground for experiments and storage. Arrow hunted for the group and helped with the ship, Talon worked on fixing the ship as he went into Canterlot for materials that they couldn't mine. When he was there he visited the princesses to tell them stories of them while they had tea, one time he met the captain of the royal's air force, and they talked for awhile before Talon left. The Inquisitor worked on the ship's systems along with another project of his, as time marched on, the locals visited. They were curious to their technology, especially Twilight, being a alicorn gave her 'special' privileges. She tried to take their tech by her powers, only to find out that the Inquisitor had placed EMP devices on each device which caused her magic to fry out for an amount of time. The one that visited them the most was princess Luna, she had developed a brother and sister like bond with two of the ATLs as one continued to be distant. It was one of these days when she was visiting that something happened,
(Three Months after Blueblood's fall)
The sun was out, shining as two of the ATLs relaxed while the Lunar was listening to their interesting stories. But, mostly listening to them as she stared at the Inquisitor who was working with the wires inside one of the guns. He suddenly stood up and walked down and entered the building, where it was somewhat cool, even though he was wearing his armor. He eventually climbed the stairs as Luna walked over to him, accidentally hitting one of the support beams, making the ceiling above her to come crashing down. She was frozen as the rocks seemed to fall at a snails pace, then she saw the Inquisitor move slowly and push her out of the way of the rubble as he got buried. She fell flat on the ground, but quickly turned and sat up as his brothers came running to her aid, but Luna ignored their help as she got up and started to pull the rocks out from the pile. Seeing this, the two pulled her back as she fought and cried to be let go... when the rocks shifted she stopped, the rocks fell as he slowly stood up. Looked at her, walked up to her and took her hand, pressing in certain areas. Looking for damage, but finding none, he looked up and asked,
"Are you okay, Princess?"
"Y-yes, how did you survive?"
"My suit can survive high terminal speeds and have the wearer survive, but still wounded." Just then Arrow spoke up,
"Sir, remember when you said that we could stay longer if needed for artifacts?"
"Yes, did you find any?"
"This planet's system has more Origin power than the 'Forbidden Sector' and 'Spring' multiplied by three. Most of said power, resides on this... Very... Planet."
-------Before The Fall-------
(Year:2202- Sunset, New Eden- Capitol Spaceport, 3rd person)
The whole army of ATL forces were in the Capitol's Spaceport, their ships were everywhere, some small, some gigantic. This signaled that they were part of a new age, that they would be a big part of history, for the better or worst. The two Inquisitors were standing on the field looking over their brothers and sisters as all of them got prepared. All the ATLs were tasked by the ACSC to help the front lines, relief missions, being guards, or finding old relics of the far past. Hours passed when the ships began to take off one by one, it was when the sun was barley visible when it showed two figures in an embrace before having to break apart for their awaiting group members ready to go, they walked away, their hands never letting go until they could not reach any more. Then they ran to their ships as they took off and the sun set, coating the spaceport in darkness.
-------3 Brothers On Equus-------
(Time- current, ATL's Factory, 3rd person)
The two ATLs plus Luna sat on the balcony as they watched Arrow disappear over the horizon. The two brothers sat there for a while before turning around and returned to trying to fix the ship without some of the proper materials. Luna who was confused, went up to Talon to ask a question,
"Talon?"
"..."
"Talon."
"..."
"TALON!" This finally seemed to reach him as he looked down at the princess,
"Princess?"
"What is an Origin?" Talon looked to what he was doing, shrugged and jumped down.
"A Origin artifact is believed to be belonging to a ancient race that was in the galaxy, long before any of us. Well, that's what the folks at OCL (Office of Council's Labs) can gather about the Origin artifacts. Now, a Origin artifact is a piece of technology that is a weapon, armor or something entirely else, and those all give off a unique type of signature, and by signature. I mean the piece in question will jam all radios and radars for a while, then they distort the radar more and more when it gets closer until it is found, and when that happens the radar returns back to normal. That is why in atmosphere, we thought that the 'new' galaxy was interfering with our equipment, it was just a load of Origin signals interfering with our tech. Which eventually, overloaded almost everything on the ship, that is why you were able to pull us into the planets gravity so easily. Luckily we had a Origin to contradict..."
"What was that?"
"Hmm? Oh, nothing." This gave Luna a certain expression , "What? really. It's nothing!" He exclaimed.
"Oh, really? Than why wer-" Right as she was about to ask the question, princess Twilight was standing there after a blink of white light.
"Wait a damn second! you guys can blink?!"
"Blinking?"
"Yes, blinking, where you go from one place to another! In a(n) blink of an eye."
"Oh, you mean teleportation."
"YES!"
"Oh, then yes, we can teleport."
"...Holy shit... (Comm) {Inquisitor, I might have a theory, I need you here.}
{...Hello?} The roof above Talon crumpled as a form fell down and hit the floor. When said figure got up, there was a noticeable crater in the ground.
"Talk."
"I figured out something that Arrow missed by a mile."
"What?" Talon waves one of his arms to the two princesses.
"Scan them." The Inquisitor turned and his visor activated green,
"Talon, I don't see anyth-... Oh, this... wow."
"Yeah, the Folks at OCL will flip when they find this out."
"...So if Arrow is going to a large group of... this, what is he going to find?"
"Well it can't be good, but he can handle it. After all, he was one of the best Searchers."
"...Umm, what are you talking about?" They look at each other before turning back,
"Nothing"
"Talon, tell us!"
"Wait, he told you something?!"
"Now, what did my, oh so dear brother tell you?" Inquisitor inquired as he slowly turned to his brother.
"The Origin artifacts."
"N-no, I only told you about their signal and how it messes with our signals." Talon Panicked
"Oh, now Princess Twilight, WHY are you here?" Twilight shrunk under is gaze when it turned to her.
"I-I need help with something and need all three of you... speaking of which, where is the green one?"
"Gone, and why do you need all three of us?"
"What do you mean by gone?"
"He left and will be back in a couple of days at most. Now why don't you have others help you?"
"Because it relates to you."
"...Talon?"
"The ship is fixed except for the warp drive. Every time I try to fix it, it just sparks and blows up."
"...Okay, lead the way Miss Sparkl-" Then another flash of light appeared in front of the Lunar and she yelped and teleported. "...Night Court." Twilight turns to him in a confused manner.
"How did you know." The Inquisitor points up and reveals a hole in the roof where you could see the moon and stars. "Oh."
"Lead the way." She then lead the way to the town... which was deserted as a tumbleweed rolled on, both Talon and the Inquisitor pulled out their pistols. "Twilight, where is the town?" Twilight gains a weird look as she continues to walk forwards and says,
"What do you mean?" At this time Talon has two pistols out, both ready to fire.
"There is no one here."
"No, they're just... inside." Both ATLs looked at one another as they powered up their combat systems. When they got to the Library, they saw no lights on as Twilight walked in, they swept in with guns drawn.
Lights suddenly go on
'Surprise' is yelled
BANG, BANG, BANG
Cries of pain
-<<-
Before they got to the door, the Inquisitor reached out and held Talon's pistols down and shook his head 'no', just as the lights went on, no gun shots were fired this time.
"SURPRISE!!!"
Talon jerked back in surprise as the Inquisitor just stood there and crossed his arms. Eventually both powered down their combat systems and stood there as the Pink demon zoomed into their faces.
"WEREYOUSURPRISED?HUHHUHHUHWEREYOUWEREYOUWEREYOU,WHYAREYOUNOTSUPRISEDRED,OHCANICALLYOUREDCANICANICANI,AN-MRPH-" The Inquisitors hand was covering her mouth.
"No, Talon was, because I can't get scared from surprises. No, you can not call me Red." The Locals just looked at him in shock as the Pink mare started to turn blue, he pulled his hand back as she gasped for air. "Sorry, and why the (waves hand) ...party? was it called party. Hey Talon this is called a party, right?" Talon gives a thumbs up, while the Locals got even more shocked.
"H-he ain't lie'n." Pinkie gasped as she somehow put a party cone hat on his helmet as stared into his visor.
"How do you not know what a party is?!" She shouted into his helmet, but she and everyone else, excluding Talon had a shocked look after his question,
"Would you remember how to have fun after you have fought for two thousand years straight, plus more, lose the ones that were closest to you, and be betrayed by the one you trusted most. So tell me (walks closer) Would I remember how to have fun?"
No answer.
"Partly." Talon said as he walked up to Pinkie with his helmet off, "I assume you're talking about our first great war?" the Inquisitor nods, "I see, but, us ATLs partied in our own way and eventually returned back to normal. Remember that?"
"Yes, but I had more important things to do, oh. Like reports and I was still going through the KIA letters to families that had soldiers on Spring!"
"..."
"That's what I thought." He turned to the door and left, few seconds later, Talon ran after him along with some of the Main 6.
"Wait!" The Inquisitor keeps walking and Rainbow gets in front of him, when she tries to push him back, he takes her arm and does a shoulder throw and kept walking. Until Talon locked him down with his shields,
"Sir, you need to listen to them... Sir?" the shields around him vanished as he ran and rammed into Talon, holding him down.
"Talon, you shot them."
"No, I din-... oh..."
"See? now enjoy the party and let me go."
"Will do."
"Wait... Talon shot us? He did no such thing, in fact he did the opposite. Explain." The ATLs look to one another and just shook their heads.
"Classified."
"...At least try to join the party."
"...(Sigh) Okay, okay. Fine. (Waves his hand) after you." So they led him back inside where the party was back to normal, but kept a distance from the Inquisitor while he did the same. He had found a comfortable spot in a dark corner, his armor helping him blend in, while his brother visited the others in the party. A few hours later the party was in full swing, the door suddenly burst open and the ATLs stood weapons out, only to face something all ATLs feared... clowns. When the clown burst through the door, they wasted no time in unloading rounds into the clown as it dropped to the floor, the ATLs walked over to the downed clown as the music stopped. Talon put two fingers to the body and sighed, "Still alive." And the party returned to how it was as two medics wheeled the clown away. The night drew on, Talon sat beside his brother and pointed out various locals when they were approached by two mares. One with excitement and the other with disbelief as she stared at the two brothers.
"See, Bon Bon. Aliens!"
"Lyra, don't say that, it's rude!"
"No, its fine, our kind have had this happen hundreds of times. You're not the first to do this to us."
"So cool, can I see you're arms."
"Our arms function as well as your's, miss Lyra."
"Oh... wait how did you know my name?"
"Miss Bon, said so."
"Oh." and the two walked away, leaving the two ATLs alone until everyone was gone and the Main 6 approached them while siting down at their spot. Until Rarity looked at their armor,
"Darling, your armor looks horrible, let me decorate it fo-"
"Sorry, but no, our armor stays the same."
"(Scoffs) Why I never!"
"(Sigh) Sorry, even if we wanted to, we couldn't allow you to."
"Why not?" Talon opened and closed his mouth before looking to the Inquisitor who tapped the side of his helmet. Telling Talon to put in a earpiece in which he did, after a few moments, Talon looked to them and said one word that made Twilight slightly mad.
"Classified."
"Why do you say 'classified' every time we ask something?"
"...Because you are asking sensitive material."
"But, you're away from your government, so you can tell us!"
"Miss Sparkle, I don't think you understand what our military is capable of to get their most precious property back."
"W-wait, y-your slaves?!" The ATLs share a knowing glance as they walk out, just as the Inquisitor was about to close the door. He said this,
"We are neither slaves, nor are we free. You were born to enjoy peace, WE were born for war... Goodnight Miss Sparkle." The two brothers walked out into the night, quickly vanishing as the darkness swallowed them.
-------Far Far Away-------
(Year: Current, Place: ???, 3rd person- ???)
The room was dark, only had screens breaking the darkness, casting sinister shadows upon the bridge. The elevator opened and a messenger walked up the the command chair and whispered this,
"M'lord, we have news that the ACSC's Inquisitor and his team have gone missing." Nothing happened as the messenger started to sweat, then a gravely voice cut the silence.
"'Good... oh, and what of his old 'Foxtrot' team?'"
"We are still searching, M'lord."
"'...When is your Birthday?'"
The messenger got a confused look, "Sir? Wha- (Cough, cough)." The Messenger looked down at the two blades that protruded from his chest. It all ended when the blades came up and sliced his head three ways, the cleaning crew was summoned by one of the deck officers that had saw this. After the mess was cleaned up, the chair turned to the window as it wondered.
"'Where are you, Dear Inquisitor?'"
19-Old Memories and Canterlot
-------Before The Fall-------
(Year- 3209, Frontlines- Planet Nashira- Orbit, 3rd person- Inquisitor Two)
The rebel forces on Nashira had been detained as the second Inquisitor's flagship, the 'Endeavor' and her fleet were above orbit. A messenger ran up to the second Inquisitor and handed him a Data-pad, the Inquisitor took the tablet to find that him and his ship were to return to New Eden to report for the Chairman, as the new ACSC 'Vengeance' was to replace his flagship in the fleet. When he finished reading the report, he saw the replacement drop out of warp space as his own fell out of formation and warped to the capital planet.
(New Eden- Capitol Building, 3rd person- Inquisitor Two)
The second Inquisitor maintained a brisk pace as he was going to the Chairman's office, when he opened he door to the lobby, he waved at the secretary as he passed. The secretary nodded back at the immortal warrior as he passed to the Chairman's office, then pushing a button, notifying him that the ATL was coming. When the Inquisitor arrived outside the door, he straightened his armor somewhat as he heard bickering in the office. When he tapped on the door, the room went quiet as the door opened, signalling the Inquisitor to come in. And when he did, he saw a bunch of Nobles looking back with smirks thinking that they were normal guards, but those quickly turned to fear as they saw one of the Inquisitors standing there. All the Nobles ran out of the room, giving the Inquisitor a wide berth as they ran out, closing the door leaving the Inquisitor and the Chairman alone. Once they were alone, a few moments passed before the two busted out laughing at the cowardness of the Nobles, the Inquisitor walked forward and sat down at the desk and took off his helmet, revealing his face which was...
ERROR
His and the Chairman's laughter eventually died down until the Inquisitor put his helmet back on as he got straight back to business.
"So, why did you summon me back to the Capitol, David?"
"(Sigh) Walk with me." The Chairman and the Inquisitor who put on his helmet, got up and walked down the Capitol's hallways until they were on one that overlooked the whole city. They stopped as the Inquisitor just looked out and the Chairman leaned back on the rail. "Beautiful, Ain't it?"
"Yes, sir... But, why did you bring me here?"
"(Sigh) Always straight to the point, that's why you're my favorite, Fox." At this the Inquisitor's stance shifted as he also leaned against the rail.
"David... you know I don't like that name. That's why I tried to bury it."
"The reason why I brought you here was because, well... your team and crew are worried about you."
"...How?"
"Your starting to become detached from life, Two Niner."
"...Sir?"
"...Twenty nine, I'm giving you time off to re-enter you into society, at least social skills."
"Sir? I'm great with people."
"Yeah, if you consider interrogating a child like a hardened criminal as normal social skills."
"..."
"Yeah, didn't think so."
"...What about the rebels?"
"Your team and the others can take care of it."
"And my ship?"
"...It will all be taken care of, my friend." Then the two split as they went to preform their separate duties.
-------3 Brothers On Equus-------
(Time- Current- Midnight, Outskirts of Ponyville, 3rd person- ATLs)
The two were walking through the town as the rain fell on them, it would hit hard for anyone else, but for the ATLs, it was like home. The two walked back to the ship and went their separate ways, Talon looked to his brother as the doors slid shut and the Inquisitor fell onto the mattress. "Even we need to sleep."
"'You've grown up, Red.'" The Inquisitor whips out his pistol as he saw someone he thought to be long gone.
"L-lioness?"
"'Yes, my little Inquisitor.'" he then slumped to the floor and cried as she tucked his head onto of her lap. "'Shh, everything will be okay... you need to let me go.'"
"I-I can't, you are the one that kept me going."
"'You can't hold onto me forever, I have moved on... so should you.'"
"B-but I-I."
"'Shh... goodbye... my love.'" And she disappeared as Talon opened the door to find his brother on the floor sniffling.
"(Sigh) It happened again?" The Inquisitor nods on the floor, still crying as Talon picked him up, "Come on, lets get you something from the freezer." Talon sets him down on a bench and kneels beside him. "Will you be okay on your own?" Nods, "(Sigh) Alright, I'll be right back."
Talon then got up and went to the freezer part of the ship and opened the door. "Hope the locals don't find out about all of this." Pulls out a cake, "Especially the Solar one."
(Canterlot- Celestia's bed chambers)
The Solar ruler is sleeping peacefully until she suddenly sits up as she sneezes and nose twitches.
"...Someone powerful is talking about me... and has one of my cakes... LUNA!!!"
(Back to our he-... our ATLs)
LUNA
Both ATLs looked up from their slices of cake when they heard that whisper, the Inquisitor looked to Talon, almost back to his normal state... and having let go of that old memory. "Talon... where did you get the cake?"
"Umm..."
(Flashback)
Talon, Arrow and Azure are looking through the fridge when Talon noticed that they were missing something.
"Hey Arrow, we're out of cake."
"Noted."
(Few days later)
Talon is looking through the fridge when Arrow walks in with a cake, gaining a look from Talon.
"Arrow... Where did you get that cake?"
"... One of the princesses had a surplus and unknowingly gave it to me." Talon just shrugs and points.
"Put it over there."
(End of Flashback)
"...No idea, why?"
"Talon."
"What."
"Talon."
"No."
"Talon."
"Nope."
"...Talon."
"...(Sigh)... Arrow took it from one of the princesses." The Inquisitor chuckles, putting it together. "You ate some of it too." Dead silence.
"I swear Talon." There was the pop of teleportation as Luna stood there with singed clothes.
"...Talon."
"...Fuck."
"Ten seconds." Talon gets up and starts to run
"Shit, shit, shit." Luna smirks as she sits where Talon was as Inquisitor slid a piece of cake over.
"I had no idea that he took it, assumed that he bought it."
"(Sigh) It's fine Inquisitor, just a bit of singed clothing."
"Hmm... maybe you could loan some from Azure. Oh and my friends called me Red."
"Who's Azure?"
"Hmm? Oh, Azure is someon- somepony we picked up while running. Let me call her... AZURE!"
"'WHAT!'"
"We have a guest that is around your build, can you bring her spare clothes?"
"'Oh, finally have a lady friend, sir?'"
"Just bring her the damn clothes."
"'Yes, sir!'"
"A-are you and her... you know."
"What, no." a few moments pass until Azure goes around the corner carrying the clothes.
"'Here you go...'" She stares as Luna stares back at her, they get up and approach each other in a staring contest, silently competing for his possible affection.
"Umm... ladies?" They both round on him
"NOT 'NOW.'" Now he raised his hands and walked away, to where his... old memories lay under a tarp while Talon was rummaging through his own pile of... memories.
"Gotta fix you up old girl." A few minutes passed until Luna came up to the door and tapped on it.
"Inquisitor? Talon? Are you two in there?"
"Yes, why?"
"Sister and the Elements need us for something." The Inquisitor shrugged at Talon who then got up and they both opened the door to find Luna in one of Azures jeans, t-shirts, but wearing the Inquisitor's old 'Foxtrot' jacket.
"Where did you get that jacket?"
"Hmm? oh, we... found it."
"You found it?"
"You had one of my sister's cakes."
"...Touché."
"Hmm, anyways, lets go." And they were in the throne room in a flash of light, when they looked around Luna was on her throne beside her sister. The ATLs cross their arms as Celestia looks at them.
"So... I heard from Twilight that you were especially cold earlier, care to explain?"
"I can explain that. Well you see, every once in two to four millenniums, out Inquisitor loses his humanity from all the fighting and becomes a cold husk until he is forced to be given time off. Say, when was your last therapy visit?"
"...Three millennium."
"See, he's just cold."
"Hmm..." Celestia gains a smirk, "My sister does still need to renter society, so I am pairing you two as partners until both of you are healed, sessions every week."
"...What?"
-------Far Far Away-------
(Year: Current, Place: RAU Gateway Ring Fleet, 3rd person)
The fleet of ships had formed a perimeter around the Ring as one ship prepared to jump.
[Permission to jump, sir?]
[Permission Granted... Vengeance... And take your time.]
The command did not get a reply as the ship jumped, and when that ship went away. A new smaller ship had come out from the command's shadow and flew to the Gateway.
[Assassin, did you get the report?]
[Yes I did, command. If you don't mind me asking, who commissioned this job?]
[...That question shall be answered after you have come back.]
[Well, I need to know what level this mission is.]
[It was assigned by both the Chairman and his Wolf .]
Author's Note
'Ello there, I have new schedule for the chapters, and they will come out the first Friday-Sunday of each month and in the middle if there is a surplus of writing.
-------Before The Fall-------
(Year- 4936- Midnight?, Orion- Origin Temple, 3rd person- )
The cave was dark as figures moved forward, being careful of the Origin Sentinels and going around them. When they got past the entrance to the Temple, they started to pick off the adventures when they weren't looking at them, only one was left. He was in armor that had a white base with a green secondary, this soldier was an ATL, the sentinels scans passed right over him because of his half Origin blood. He was able to go undetected by the ancient, but still working security systems, thinking that he was of Origin descent. As he approached his prize, he was thrown back by an unknown figure, Green rolled back and looked up as he saw another figure stealing the artifact he was sent to take.
" Drop the Artifact!" The figure looked at Green and laughed as he put the object down while reaching for a handle on his hip.
"Why should I, Thirteen Two? or should I call you Crusader?" The handle in the figures hand extended into a staff as Crusader took out his pistol and knife. Which turned out to not be needed as two sentinels flew over to the figure and ripped him in half, then left, leaving the bodies and the artifact. Crusader walked up to the bodies and pulled out a wallet as he stood, what he saw made him accidentally drop the wallet.
-------3 Brothers On Equus-------
(Time- current, Origin Temple, 3rd person)
The dropship slowly descended, kicking up dust as it landed without a sound. After a few seconds, Arrow stepped out and looked around before continuing to the partially hidden temple, he stopped and looked to his left to see a small, empty camp. Arrow was bredded in a simple brown cloak that looked extremely worn at the edges, but still did its job
"Hmm, must hurry." And he jogged into the temple, going in seemingly random directions until he came to a balcony looking over the artifact. Just as he were to vault the ledge, he heard voices, prompting him to step back and cloak.
"You will not get away with this, Caballeron!"
"Ahh, but you see Miss Daring, I will and I leave you here. Only to be discovered as an artifact!" Arrow head a gasp as he saw what looked like a cliche evil treasurer and his goons. Which they were holding an also cliche adventurer who was hogtied as they dropped her roughly on the ground.
"Amateur hour." The 'Caballeron had walked onto the pedestal and reach for the artifact, only for a green bolt of electricity flew at him and made his arm go limp. He took a few steps back as he and his goons started to look around wildly, after a few minutes of this, they looked at Daring as they pulled out knives.
"Looks like somepony will have to go up and retrieve the artifact, Miss Doo." They promptly untied her and pushed to the artifact, and stumbled before falling at the dais. She slowly walked up and touched the artifact... only for nothing to happen. She looked back to the others as they had confused looks. "Now, Miss Doo, give us the artifact."
"I don-"
"She won't be giving you the Artifact." All of them looked around for the source of the voice before Arrow decloaked before them, standing in front of the adventurer, also with his top half in the shadows. The group of them seemed shocked to see him suddenly appear, then two of the goons ran up to him and stabbed him. Or that would be the case if Arrow did didn't block them with his sword and decapitate them both at the same time and as the heads rolled to the doctor's feet, he and the others finally recognized who he was. Then turned tail (no pun intended) and ran, leaving Daring with Arrow, who turned and helped her up from the ground. Even though he had just saved her, she backed away with fear evident in her eyes while clutching the artifact. "(Sigh) Figures, anyways I need that artifact." Daring loses her fear for a somewhat angry expression,
"What?! No, the princesses hired me to find the artifacts of these new temples that had crawled out of the ground recently!"
"(Sigh) Look, kid. I have more experience with this sort of thing specifically, hell longer than you have been alive."
"No, I know more about this place than you, so buck off!"
"...What about the security systems?"
"Ther- wait, what security systems?" Arrow just taps his boot and a web of energy picks up Daring, as she drops the artifact in surprise.
"I have also fought longer than your princesses have been alive." Arrow said as he picked up the Artifact and pulled out a device. Fear crept onto her face as he raised it to her face, "I have been doing this shit for around a thousand years. So, if you help me find the temples, I keep you safe from their systems. Deal?" She got an bored expression as she blew some hair or mane out of her face,
"Deal."
"Good." Arrow then pointed the device behind him and clicked as the energy net deactivated. Once she was down, Arrow turned around and started to walk. "Lets go before any more activate and actually kill you."
"Y-you're kidding, right?" Arrow just keeps on walking as she hurriedly grabbed her pit hat. "You're not joking." She ran after Arrow as they continued down the corridor. As they walked, she looked over her companion who was definitely taller than her and his stance was relaxed as he led her back to the outside. Once they were almost outside, one of the Dr. Caballeron's goons was impaled by one of the statues, Daring was about to walk by it until Arrow pulled her back. She looked over at him with slight anger turning into confusion when he threw a rock past the statue. Her confusion turned into realization and fear as a spike impaled the rock as it flew, as what Daring had almost become. Arrow started to walk a different way and looked back to see her still in that spot, sighing he walked back and put his hand on her shoulder. Shaking her out of her stupor as she looked up to him, his helmet putting less strain on her mind, but still motionless, then he reached up and took his helmet off, revealing his pale face. She saw that his kind smile had broken her out of her trance as and just as he put his helmet back on, and walked away. She saw something in his eyes that only some poni-
"Come on, lets go." Then after a few minutes, they were topside, onto of the temple looking over the treetops creating a peaceful view as birds flew up into the sky.
"Well, this is it. (Two finger salute) Pleasure doing business." Arrow started to walk into the forest leaving Daring there as he faded into the tree line. Daring shook her head and took flight after the green ghost and looked down into the forest from above, trying to catch him. Thirty minutes had passed before she gave up and started the long flight back to Equestria and as she turned, a ship flew up in front of her and she saw Arrow holding the hatch open. "Figured I'd give you a ride. That's if you want one." Arrow stepped back inside as the hatch slowly closed and Daring shot through it last second, only to see him leaning on a door frame with his arms crossed. He chucked before turning away and sitting down in his chair, while pointing to a seat behind the Co-pilot's. Daring hesitated, watching Arrow as he flicked several switches before turning to her. A few minutes passed until she sat down into the seat and started to fumble with the seat, but when she looked up, she saw Arrow still staring. Which gave her an slightly annoyed mood.
"Do I have something on my face?" Arrow simply turned before the ship started to fly back to Equestria. Minutes into the flight, Arrow had picked up the radio on the center of the ship and spoke into it.
"Logos, notify the Inquisitor that I am on route to the ship and need to drop off a civilian at the capitol first. Over"
"Roger." As the transport descended, a crowd formed as they saw Daring jump out and fly away as the ship rose and flew to the Castle. As the ship descended, Arrow saw the Inquisitor and Talon standing there with an escort of guards surrounding them. Arrow stepped out of the ship and saw the princesses watching them from a distance along with several guards with casters in sniper positions, and Arrow took all this in within half a second without breaking stride.
"Inquisitor?" Inquisitor just made a motion to follow him as he walked away, and Talon took off with the ship as the Inquisitor started to walk down a path with all following.
"Arrow, did you acquire the artifact?"
"Yes, sir, I also found out that there are multiple new temples that have popped up."
"...That's not good."
"Agreed."
"Do you have the artifact on you?"
"Sorry sir, it's on the ship."
"Hmm, Do you know why I asked for you here?"
"Incase the same thing happens from last time?" Arrow said looking at the guards.
"Yes and something else."
"Princesses signed you up for a little 'friendship' lessons?"
"..."
"Holy shit, I was being sarcastic."
"And you were almost correct, I apparently need a 'reentering society' lessons, while one of the princesses oversees them."
"So these 'Ponies' are trying to get us to do their bidding."
"I agree, but there might be the off chance of them actually caring about us."
"Unlike like the Normals and the 'Purists' cults."
"Heh, yes. Unfortunately, we can't do a purge of them."
"Yeah, so where will I be?"
"You wi-"
"I can answer that." Both of the ATLs turned to the smallest princess with amused expressions under their helmets.
"Sorry, but we need to see the actual princesses."
"Yes, Celestia said for you to come to Ponyville for your lessons."
"I'll have to clear this with her, and besides. Doesn't Princess Luna have to oversee the lessons?"
"Yes, she will be leaving with you tomorrow."
"Still doesnt answer where I will be."
"Oh, umm. Theprincesseswillanswerthat,thanks,-goodbye!" And she dissipated in a flash of light.
"Why does it have to be so bright?"
"Probably because you're always underground finding shit that ends up being useful."
"True."
"..."
"..."
"Come on, we're going to be late."
"Then why are we standing here?" The two started to jog as the guards ran to keep up with their 'jog'. Few minutes later the two were outside the throne room doors as the guards caught up with them as they collapsed onto the floor.
"We'll take it from here." He didn't even give the guard to reply as he fell to the ground panting. The doors opened without any effort, but thanks to their strength, the doors boomed against the walls as the brothers strode in. They saw just the two sisters on their thrones, but once the two saw the other two, they glanced at each other and walked down to them. Celestia was even height with Arrow minus her horn and his helmet, and Luna was around five inches shorter than the Inquisitor, again minus the horn and helmet (If he ever took it off). The sisters then walked past them, and started to walk through the corridors as the ATLs followed.
"Princesses?" The two just kept on walking as the Inquisitor just shrugged when Arrow looked at him, but eventually they found themselves outside as both of the ATLs were struck at the night sky .
"...Wow... I mean.... wow."
"Glad you like it."
"I mean... I've lived a very long life... but I've only seen this on very rare planets."
"Well we are a rarity to your universe."
"We're not even in my home universe."
"Hmm, true... Lets get you two assorted." Then the four turned back and headed back inside the castle, but if they had looked up at the sky for a second...
They would have seen one of the stars twinkle.
(Before Dawn, Deep space)
"Is Small Star 52 ready? "
"Yes, Sir!"
"Clear her for launch. "
(Morning, Canterlot, ATL Inquisitor 3rd)
A armored gauntlet emerged from under a blanket as it waved, shutting the alarm off as Logos popped up.
"Five more."
A very large knife went through Logos's hologram as the Inquisitor sat up and stretched.
"Ok, I get your idea, I'm up." The Inquisitor wanders over to the window and looked towards Ponyville. "Wonder how Talon is doing."
(Morning, Ponyville, ATL Talon 3rd)
Talon emerged from the tree line wearing jeans, black workout shirt, unzipped blue jacket with a black talon on his shoulders, combat boots with his messy brown hair as his wings opened behind him. To help blend in, he was wearing a jet pack for flight and a experimental Holo- Disguise to replace the jet pack with blue feathered wings. He walked down to the town to pick up some supplies, until an arrow flew at him, only for him to catch it and look at the worried kid and his shocked Father. Talon just twirled the arrow through his fingers as he walked forwards to the pair with a stone face, and when he got there the father tried to apologize before Talon silenced him with a hand. Then he shocked the two by chuckling and erupting into laughter as he gave the arrow to the kid, feathers first.
"Don't, it's fine, I've been shot at with a lot worse. But, you need to be more careful with that bow."
"Sorry about that sir, I am new to using the bow."
"Ah, new bow too?"
"No, sorry but the one that was selling had a high price so we got a used one."
"Okay, that is bad. See new bows are most of the time good and stiff, but old ones are cracked and bendy."
"You know a lot about bows... and you've been shot with a lot worse?"
"...I was part of an experimental part of the guard."
"Ah, well, sorry again about the arrow... Wait, you look familiar."
"I get that a lot, you know. One of those faces." The father just nodded in understanding as he and the kid ran off as Talon went to the town to get his supplies. As soon as he stepped inside the shop where he usually got his supplies, the mare at the counter greeted him with a smile.
"Hey, Mr. Talon, your usual is already packed. Anything planned for today, Mr. ranger? "
"(Chuckles as he approaches the counter) No, nothing planned for today, Swirl, except for getting these supplies back to camp today."
"Ah, well here (pulls up a large crate while struggling) are your supplies. How are you that strong, that weighs at least two hundred pounds." She said as Talon just placed it on his shoulder with ease and after that question he just shrugs while he handed (hoofed?) her the bits.
"Practice."
"That's your answer to everything, say. Have you heard about the... you know!"
"About the what?"
"You know... the tall strangers in some sort of weird armor and their weird airship. (Leans across the counter) Say, are you one of them, you're certainly tall enough."
"No Swirl, in fact this is my first time hearing about this rumor. (turns to leave) but I will keep my ears open, bye Swirl!"
"Bye, Mr. Talon!" Talon was walking back to the forest and at the edge of it, he looked back to see the peaceful town. Then he heard a sound he was all to familiar with as he dropped the crate in shock.
(Artillery Whistle) BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM
And the south side of Ponyville was set on fire by the Artillery, Talon looked up to see a few transports floating down just outside the southside of the town. So, Talon ran past the transports and into the town, and as he ran he saw fire and debris everywhere, even one of the younger ones impaled on a piece of support beam. When he got to the shop, he saw that it was still intact, so he ran in to see Swirl and a few survivors, most children who were all crying. When the door slammed open they all looked up to see Talon and went back to what they were doing before, as Swirl walked up to him and closed the door.
"How did yo-"
"How many survivors and how many wounded?"
"Umm, twenty three and thirteen, why?" Talon said nothing as he puled out his pistol and talon/knife.
"Because I'm going to hold off the attackers while you and the others get to the train station, wait for the signal."
"Wait, that's suicide!"
"Yeah, for some." Then he left the building as the RAU troops started to walk into town. Swirl contemplated with herself before stepping into the doorway only to be shocked with what she saw shocked her.
(Swift Swirl, 3rd)
Why was Talon going to face the enemy with only a knife, talon thing and some sort of weird device that resembles... their weapons. I need to get every pony ready But, as she turned, she saw Talon's wings disappear as he went from walking to sprinting at them. Foolish Pony, what is h-... what!? And she saw Talon leap over the first row of Aliens and then start to swipe his knife at them and shooting at the ones that were not in reach. At one point, when one of them rushed him, he grabbed their caster and punched them back, gaining the caster at which he used as a club and a caster. Wait, this is the cue! She turned and looked at the small crowd who was murmuring about him. "Alright Everypony, we are running to the train station, lets go!" And they started to run to the train station, which the local guard had formed a perimeter around the station and as they got there, that train pulled up. Swirl was the last one on, and when the train started to move away from Ponyville, she saw Talon turn a corner and start running after them. She started to turn as the guards saw him and slowed the train. Then sped up as the aliens rounded the corner and chased him while shooting the whole way, but Talon was catching up to the train. He was almost able to reach the caboose, but when the train sped up again, he was slowly losing ground. As soon as he was about to fall away, a guard reached out with his spear and pulled Talon on as the train went full steam, towards Canterlot. Now she was conflicted, was Talon just a ranger as he claimed, or was he one of the first aliens.
(Canterlot inner defense walls, ATL's 3rd)
The Inquisitor was on the wall looking at the RAU cruisers and the battleship that were over Ponyville, when a guard and Arrow came walking up to him from the side.
"Sir, the princesses are demanding both your presences at the throne room at once."
"Tell her that we will be there soon."
"Yes, sir." The guard turned to walk away and ran off, leaving the tow ATL's on the wall as the sun was on the horizon.
"...Sir, what are we going to do?" He said nothing as he looked at the fast approaching train that was heading towards the city.
"...Go help he survivors and after that, get the Dark Knight here within the walls."
"Yes sir!" Arrow then vaulted over the railing and out of view, the Inquisitor just stood there, looking into the horizon until he slowly spoke.
"And the Invasion of Canterlot has begun."
~The Moon rises~
Author's Note
I know nothing about normal bows, so sorry to those that I might have offended with the bow part.
Also, Happy Halloween! Or, Nightmare Moon! Early chapter since the original chapter took too long so, yeah.
22-The First Invasion (Part 1)
-------During The Reconstruction-------
(Year- 21324, Forest's of Cloria 9, 3rd person)
It was night over the forest as all was silent, the trees were silent and stood guard over the small village that RAU troops resided in, little did they know, the trees were known for their great strength, which three branches managed to hold an ATL. So, the High Council had dispatched two ICRs to the site for recon, then torch everything in the area.
"Hey, Berlin."
"Vat now, Nines?" Berlin asked without lowering his binoculars
"Why are things happening?"
"...Vat do you mean?"
"I mean, the RAU, Spring, Iron Wolves advancing, our brothers dying, and to top it all off, our main piece missing from the fight." At this, Berlin had lowered his binoculars and looked at his partner with a thoughtful expression.
"...Vell, I'm nein Bhilozopher, put as mein father once told me... Efferything habens for ein reazon."
-------3 Brothers On Equus-------
(Time- Present, Canterlot, 3rd person)
The guards were stationed around the station as the train came screeching in just as the barrier closed and slammed into and through the buffer stop and crashed through several feet of concrete. The guards ran to the train and helped the survivors out as Arrow came running into the station and up to a guard.
"What happened here?"
"The train came barreling in and almost flew off the rails, luckily most of the passengers are unharmed, but there is one that is currently being questioned. Believe it or not, the one caught up to the train doing twenty, but a few of the guards pulled him on."
"(Groan) What does he look like?"
"Tall with brown hair, and a black talon as his cutie mark."
"(Sigh) take me to him."
"Sir?"
"He's my brother."
"Yes, sir." The guard led him through the rush of the ponies trying to help the survivors of the train and up to the local guard station where inside was a very familiar being. The guards surrounding him had their spears trained on him as he chuckled as Arrow walked in.
"What is the meaning of this?" The guards looked up as one stepped back.
"When we tried to arrest him, he said he was one of you and when we actually tried, he put four of us in a hospital before we managed to subdue him."
"Two things, One, He is my brother, and Two..." Arrow paused for the chains around Talon to shatter as he stood up and rubbed his wrists. "He let you capture him." Talon walked out as Arrow walked beside him.
"What are the Inquisitor's orders brother?"
"You are to go to the castle and reinforce their garrison until your armor comes, once it does. You will lead the assault against their invading forces to create a window and hold it until otherwise told."
"And your orders?"
"I am to hunt down the 'Dark Knight' and activate her systems to provide temporary air support."
"... Happy hunting brother."
"Same to you brother." Talon then ran off as Arrow did the same in the opposite direction.
(A)
Arrow ran down the street when he saw the RAU land crawlers slowly crawling towards the capitol, Arrow then looked to his left and saw a miracle outside what looked like a Noble's home. Smiling, Arrow 'borrowed' the bike and revved it as he sat down and pulled out his nano edge katana, as Arrow rode away, the noble came running out with blonde hair and a white horn, yelled at him for taking his bike. The RAU troops saw Arrow coming as all the guns were now aimed at him and showered him in ammunition to the point where it was just a moving screen of lead, plasma, and laser. As Arrow rode farther into the hail, his bike started to be torn apart, and when it was about to blow, he jumped up from the bike and into the sea of soldiers, his sword and his gun were a whir of death as the RAU troops started to drop around him as he pushed towards the forest. The RAU troops around the area stopped what they were doing and turned to Arrow with their weapons hot, as one trooper puled out a radio.
{We need a airstrike, as the southeast field of the castle.}
[But that's where you are]
{THERE IS A SEARCHER TYPE ATL HERE! BRING IN THE DAMN AIRSTRIKE!}
[...Three hell-bombs are en-route to your position.] And when the operator put his radio down, a blade swept through his neck as Arrow kept on running through the sea as he shot, swiped, slashed, and stabbed his way though the crowd, and their fire increased when three flares fell towards them. If they were going down, they were going to bring down an ATL as well. Arrow looked up and saw the flares and to his HUD.
Shields: 17%
F-9 Modified Colt Pistol: 3 / 20 Magazines: 2
Modified Plasma Katana: 8% Fuel Bars: 1
Arrow saw this and knew that he would die if he stood still, so he put his pistol away and started to sprint towards the forest, and he almost reached when the missiles touched down, meant to kill him and all the soldiers in the area. Arrow felt the blast lift him into the air as it drained his shields then a piece of shrapnel pierced his armor and he felt a burning pain as he was thrown through a few trees as he blacked out.
Time- Midnight, Canterlot, 3rd Person- Inquisitor)
The Inquisitor strode down the corridor as he was flanked by the guards and Talon. He was escorted down the castle until he was inside the mountain and infront of a huge set of doors. The guards on the outside of the door opened it to see the princesses, elements, and the generals and captains, their arguing died down as the Inquisitor stood there with Talon slightly behind him.
"What is happening here?" One of the generals strode up to him with an accusing glare.
"We are planning a war because somepony can't control their own army."
"My army?"
"The one that is attacking."
"...If I had an army, an I do. They're just not here. They would never be traitors or I would have personally killed them."
"Well, you are not the leader you think you are." That general then prodded him. "You ar-" The Inquisitor picked up the general by the throat and shoved him against the wall cracking it, as the guards raised their spears at him while Talon chuckled at the guards.
"Hey, back down. If you don't, he'll break your necks if you provoke him while he's like this." One of the guards ignored this and rushed the Inquisitor, Talon sidestepped as the guard flew past him and in-bedded himself into the opposite wall. "Told ya, now you have three broken ribs." The Inquisitor leaned in as the general tried to cringe back as his visor came closer.
"Wenn du mich jemals wieder beleidigst, wirst du teuer bezahlen"
"W-what?"
"He said if you ever insult him again, you will pay dearly."
"N-noted!"
"Sir!" Everyone turned to the monitor that was over the holographic map of Canterlot.
"'What is it?'"
"One of their ships is going to ram the city!" They looked at the map to see a certain ship with flames falling down into the city.
"That's not one of their ships, it's my ship. Talon, go to the crash site and secure the ship and have Arrow report here!" Talon saluted before sprinting off before the Inquisitor looked at the table. "Time for Arrow to return."
(A)
When Arrow woke, he was in a crater with splinters and pieces of wood everywhere, while he was noticing this, he felt a burning sensation in his side as it was slowly bleeding.
"B- (Cough) Bloody hell, why have I not regenerated from the wound... Wait, they fired 'Hellfire' Missiles, SHIT!" Arrow slowly got up and started to hobble towards the 'Dark Knight"s location.
crack
Arrow dove to the side as the tree he was leaning on exploded as he was showered in splinters. Arrow looked around and saw nobody with his eyes and his radar, so he started to run/hobble towards the 'Dark Knight' as the trees around him exploded one by one.
He's playing with me! Arrow thought as he saw the ship and closed the doors, as he noticed his blood trail. He went through the ship, collapsing several times until he got to the bridge, where he collapsed in one of the pilot chairs. And as he was warming up the ship, he saw a squad of RAU following his trail as they saw the ship and began to set up a heavy cannon to destroy him and the ship. When both groups were almost done, Arrow saw a figure step out of the tree line surrounded by RAU troopers, this caused him to hurry up and slam the launch button as the figure neared the ship. When the ship's cannons came online, the figure vanished as he troopers were blown to pieces as the ship flew to Canterlot. The 'Dark Knight' rose through the sky as the RAU cruisers turned around to face him, Arrow smiled as all the ships weapons were green, including the 'Accelerated Magnetic Cannon', The ships before him were sideways with their cannons lighting up as Arrow fired the front cannon at the ship that was nearest to Canterlot, a blue bolt with electricity shot front the front of the ship and straight through the targeted ship as the electricity shut down the ship as it fell from the sky. Then almost as one, the cruisers opened fire as the Knight took it as he increased his speed and rammed through another cruiser, then warning began to flare as the ships around him super-charged their weapons.
'WARNING, WARNING, WARNING
DETECTING MASS AMOUNTS OF ENERGY, EVASIVE MANEUVERS ADVISED
SHIELDS: 0%
HULL DAMAGE: 93%
ENERGY WEAPON CHARGE: 14%
'AMC' CANNON CHARGE: 93%
CAUTION IS ADVISED'
Arrow read this in a few seconds as the ship flew into the sights of the enemy. "This is going to hurt, reroute all power to shields and siphon off excess energy to the AMC. "
'COPY!'
Arrow flew forward as the RAU ships fired almost at once and tore the ship's plating apart and the ship lurched, throwing Arrow forward in his seat when the engine control was destroyed as the ship started to fall towards the city with a RAU cruiser blocking the way with its shields up. Arrow lined up the bow of the ship as he connected his suits energy into the cannon,
"FIRE!" the bow of the ship charged and fired its round towards the cruiser as a green energy covered the round for a brief moment as it collided with the cruiser, disabling it's shields as the Knight tore through the ship and continued its crash course into the city. "Computer! are there any civilians in our landing zone?"
'AFFIRMATIVE!'
"Shit... what if we fire a AMC round into the ground to stop our crater, will there be civilians there?"
'INQUIRY?'
"The emergency charge round, if we fire it into the ground, creating a crater, and we crash into it, will it stop us and will any civilians be in the firing line?"
'NEGATIVE.'
"Good, load the E charge round and fire it on my mark."
'COPY!'
500 feet
450 feet
400 feet
"Ready!"
350 feet
300 feet
250 feet
"Charge!"
200 feet
150 feet
100 feet
"FIRE!" The ship lurched backwards as it fired off the round creating a crater that the ship crashed into and went through as the ship lurched and tumbled as it turned sideways. Throwing it's occupant at the view window of reinforced, missile proof glass, that cracked when Arrow flew against it, while siding down leaving a blood trail as it slowly pooled around the ATL.
The room was dark with the glow of the planet the only light source as the door opened and two figures stepped through as it closed behind the beings that was now beside the other person in the room.
"It's confirmed, 'Shadow' team is on the planet. "
"Heh, good thing you brought me alon- "
"YOU WILL SPEAK WHEN SPOKEN TO IRON WOLF!" All that was heard was a growling as the left figure slowly lifted its red eyes as it walked out of the room.
"...Was that wise Fleet Commander? "
"He's a Iron Wolf, he will follow my orders, and you have yours."
"(Sigh) Hope you succeed in your plan, but knowing who we're up against. " Walks away and puts his hand on the door frame as he continued. "But knowing who we're up against... " Looks at him, "You're screwed, even with the wolf you have. " Leaves.
Author's Note
Merry Christmas!
Hello, I'm still alive, this story is going on Hiatus for a while until I can get the final chapter, and it'll be a huge chapter when finished. Also, I'm working on other stories so that'll delay the progress, but this story's final chapter and redo story will come out around the same time along with an other story. Thanks for the wait and thanks for staying tuned, (for those that are).
23E- The First Invasion (Parts 2- ) Finale
Pre-read:
LOG START:
-------Before His Fall-------
(Year- 5378, Spring- Capitol plains, 3rd person)
The time was midday on spring around the Capitol, and yet the skies were black from all the smog, smoke and ships battling above the carpet of roaring, battling soldiers. The ground is scorched black as troopers run back and forth through the trenches as artillery fire from the capitol covers their position as five ICRs and two ATLs run across the field towards another trench.
crack
One of the two ATL's fell while carrying the load that he was carrying and two of th fire ICRs had dropped what they were carrying to pick p the ATL
"Damn, he's heavy!"
"You're right... Put him down gently."
The two ICRs lowered the ATL to their brothers and when they were about to jump in, one of the ICRs had his helmet crack and spill blood as he collapsed into the trench. A medic came running up to them, his uniform stained in blood and the bags under his eyes told that he hasn't slept for a while as he reached over and touched the ATL's neck.
"Dead."
"(Chuckle)" The Second ATL shook his head at the medic as he slowly looked up. "ATL's never die... ATL's never die..."
-------3 Brothers on Equus-------
The Inquisitors form was shadowed by the bright explosions outside the city walls as the darkness tried to swallow him. His memories began to surface as he looked around to confirm he was alone before he reached up and a hiss came from his helmet. Slowly pulling off his helmet and finally having it hang limp in his arm as a tear was briefly shown in the light as he looked down at the battle, he slowly began to hum a lost song.
As he slowly finished the song, the Lunar princess was looking at him with sympathy as she hoarsely said, "Oh my." Which caused the Inquisitor to glance at her, revealing his pale, almost paste like skin and dark eyes before he donned his helmet. Once he had his helmet secured, he turned to Luna who was wearing armor and showing him a kind smile .
"Princess?" This seemed to shake her out of her stupor.
"Our forces are quickly being overrun by the enemy forces, we... I mean, I was hoping that you could help us since only my guard and I trust you." The Inquisitor nodded as he walked towards her and as he was passing, he stopped and put a gauntleted hand on her shoulder very lightly.
"Thank you." And he walked away, leaving the princess to slowly put her hand on the shoulder.
The dark corridor was black and sometimes grey when the lights flickered on and off, giving an eerie feel as the steel door was punched in and landing with a resounding BANG. The moonlight framed Talon and two unicorns that were behind him, each of the two having worried glances showing, while Talon had one hidden for a different matter. Turning to the two behind him, he handed both of them a flashlight and said,
"Alright you two, you have already been on this ship before. Gold, you go to the bridge to see if Arrow is there, Silver, you go to the engine room and look for anything out of place while looking for the power switch, While Ill go to the Armory to get weapons for the front." And the three all parted ways.
(S)
Silver held the flashlight in his left hand while he held his caster in the other as he searched the engine room which was giving off a eerie glow from the damaged warp drive. Swinging his light left and right, he slowly made his way deeper and deeper into the ship, eventually he made his way to a large machine which said,
REACTOR CORE
And in red below it read,
DANGER, CORE UNSTABLE
"...Ssssshhhhiiiit." After he said this, a noise came from behind him prompting him to turn around just as some sort of hound jumped at him and the only thing that saved him was holding his caster as a bar, slowly fighting the hound for space. Unfortunately, his light had fallen and rolled off to who knows where, leaving the dark blue glow of the machines for light, as Silver struggled for his life. Then the hound ripped his caster out of his hands and he prepared to make peace with his god, and when the hound dove its fangs, shots rang out and knocked the beast off of Silver, leaving him on the ground gasping for life. He was still gasping when a gloved hand reached out towards him and clutching it, he was pulled up on his feet and got a good look at his savior. It was a mare in some sort of armor that was slightly similar to the ATLs but different, as she also held a rifle that looked like one of theirs.
"Thanks Azure"
"'It was nothing... Soldier boy'" She said before turning around suggestively and walking away to pick up his rifle, causing him to lean to his side and say,
"Well, I am a guar-" CLICK- Silver fell to the floor as he realized that he was leaning on the power switch for the ship, and as the ship started to hum, the two comically clutched each other. And then the lights turned on a bright white, showing that both of them were blushing when they realized what they were doing and them backing away from the other blushing.
"Look I'm sorry abou-"
[Silver, Azure. Get the hell up to the bridge. Arrow is in critical condition!] The two looked at each other as they noded and ran up to the bridge.
(G)
Gold ran down the several corridors as he tried to remember the way to the bridge and as he turned a corner, he was tackled by some sort of a hound that tried to kill him, until he kicked it over his head, but when he looked back, the hound was gone. So instead of questioning his stroke of luck, he ran to the bridge and opened the door to find none there except for a cracked window and a pool of blood by one of the pilot's chairs, so he made a lap around the bridge and found Arrow on the floor. He was leaning against the window with his helmet off and already half covered in it's owners blood, while Arrow had blood trails caked on his face he had his eyes closed while smirking, he looked so peaceful, ready to meet death like an old friend. When Gold saw all of this he ran and knelt beside the fallen immortal as he lifted up his radio.
{Sir, Talon!}
[No need to yell kid, what's wrong?]
{Sir Arrow, is gravely injured, what do I do?}
[What!]
{He's in a puddle of his own blood!}
[...Okay, now listen carefully, look where the blood is flowing, and if it is flowing out, tie a Tourniquet around the wounds] Gold knelt down lower and saw that the blood was slowly flowing out of the many wounds he had.
{He has too many wounds and I barely have any bandages!}
[...Shit, okay stay there and try to stop the bleeding, I will be there shortly.] Talon's radio shut off as Gold pressed on the wounds with what ever cloth he had to try and stop the bleeding.
(T)
Talon had to bust down the door due to the power outage, and found weapons sprawled everywhere due to the crash probably throwing them around. He was about to step forward until his radio cracked from Gold telling him of Arrow's condition. He looked around the room and spotted his replacement armor resting in a crane, stepping into the suit, it hissed as it latched closed around him. Then he looked around and saw a crate, running over to it and tossing the things off of it, he saw the crate read,
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
"Perfect." So he hoisted the crate onto his shoulder and ran to the bridge while alerting the two others on the ship to help Gold with Arrow. On the corridor connecting the bridge to the ship, he ran into Silver and Azure.
"Alright you two, I need you help in there and what you will see, will shock you." And with that, he slammed a hand against the door that slid open to reveal Arrow with his helmet off, in a pool of blood and his face pale white, with black lines running up from his neck as his eyes looked darker than usual. Both Silver and Azure gasped at his state which caused him to look up and weakly smile, showing blood stained, sharp teeth, as he spoke in a weak hiss.
"Took long enoughss." Talon ran up to his brother and started to pull out supplies, and threw a stretcher to the two,
"Get that unfolded!" The two did as they were told and when they were finished, Talon dumped his brother into it. Arrow now had a different helmet that hid his 'new features' and muffled his voice. "We need to get him to a hospital!" Talon turned and slammed his fist on a nearby console.
"Logos!" Logos appeared on the console along with a white hologram dressed in white robes.
"Yes, eject this window and spin your suit out along with his."
Logos din't respond as the window hissed and flew outwards, nearly nailing a pegasi that got too close to the ship, then both Logos and the white hologram disappeared. Talon picked up Arrow and started to run out the open window, and once he landed, he sprinted through the streets with speed that made Rainbow drop her jaw. Where the window was, a blast shied came down, closing off that exit, leaving the three Equus born on the bridge. Silver looked at Azure and held out a hand and spoke with a teasing manner.
"Mares first." Azure flicked his nose as she passed him, swaying her hips when she saw him staring.
"It's rude to stare." Silver Blushed and followed her out the door as Gold trailed him.
//END OF LOG//
//REPLACING LOG...
//PLEASE STAND BY...
-------Before His Fall-------
(Year- 11935, Outside of an Abandoned RAU Super-Destroyer, 3rd person)
The dropship's bay was filled with soldiers wearing armor that was neither ACSC or RAU, but the indication that they were allied with the ACSC was the two imposing ATLs with their bulk dwarfing the soldiers. Then one of the two ATLs spoke up,
"Aright, we are approaching the RAU Super-Destroyer that was abandoned for unknown means. Two weeks ago, a recon team was sent aboard and never transmitted back once they were inside, ACSC High Command sent a second team a week ago to investigate, no surprise that they lost contact. We are to board, gather information, set charges, and leave before the thing blows, now, show us how your Deathwatch fights!"
"WE WATCH AND HONOR THE DEAD!" The Deathwatch members cheered. The First ATL turned to his brother and spoke in a quiet voice.
"Abraham, what do you think happened?" The ATL had the weapons and accent of a old fashioned cowboy.
"Probably a trap."
"Yeah, but if not that, then what?" Abraham turned towards his brother and did jazz hands.
"It's probably zombies then, Arrow" All the Deathwatch that were listening busted out laughing while the ATL crossed his arms.
"Shut up."
"All Right, Partner. Say, when are we going to dock?" Almost on cue, the ship shuddered as a hatch opened, revealing a corridor that had flickering lights. Arrow walked forward and placed a gauntleted hand on his brother's shoulder as the Deathwatch secured the corridor.
"You were saying brother?" He then turned to their party, "Alright, we will be spiting up to cover more ground, I will take team A and cover the Port side and lower levels. While Abraham and Iron take Team B to the Starboard and higher levels, keep your eyes ever sharp and ever vigilant." The two teams split up as Abraham's team finished the starboard side and was on their third level up when Iron's dark yellow hologram appeared on Abraham's shoulder.
The Deathwatch all got into firing positions as Abraham simply upholstered his heavy custom cannon pistol, tailored to only be held by ATLs, it had so mush recoil that it would be useless in a normal's hand. This pistol was made so it could blast an enemy tank open in a few shots, along with being able in most dire situations, go rapid-fire. All the members of the team tensed up as a shadow was cast along the wall, but eased up when a ACSC soldier came limping and stopped in the middle of the corridor. It shocked the team when it turned to reveal half of it's helmet missing, the skin underneath was green with bits of skull showing as bits of green hung, it broke into a screeching sprint towards the team, but was incinerated by Abraham's pistol. The head and top torso slid up to the party as it snapped at their feet, then the head and some of the plating under it was incinerated, again by Abraham's pistol. One of the Deathwatch turned to Abraham and looked at his pistol,
"I swear that's not a pistol, it's a fucking one-handed cannon." Abraham mockingly embraced his pistol in a loving embrace.
"Because it's my baby." He said in a mock baby sweet voice, causing the Death troopers to burst out laughing. Well, until their radio cracked to life.
[(Heavy Gunfire) WE'RE BRING OVERRUN, WE NEED BACK UP, ATL IS DOWN!]
-------3 Brothers on Equus-------
The hospital was busy and in overtime as doctors, nurses, and volunteers rushed back and forth as patients cried out in pain. However, it was all silenced as one of the ATLs bust through the entrance doors, carrying his brother that had blood soaked armor, Doctors ran up t him and took the ATL from his arms as they rushed him to the emergency room. Talon followed the doctors until they kicked him out of the emergency room, five minutes later, the Inquisitor, Gold, Silver, and Azure showed up. The Inquisitor calmly walked in with his arms crossed as the other three showed genuine concern for the ATL, Talon stood up and joined the Inquisitor as they both looked at the ATL going under the medical treatment.
"Talon?"
"...Sir?"
"Where are Logos and the other AI?"
"I told them to get into their suits."
"Anything else?"
"N-"
"He did not, sir Inquisitor." Talon was cut off by a familiar AI, all in the room turned to see a human in jeans, boots, flight jacket, aviators, and windblown hair. A second figure followed him in, clad head to toe in old knight armor, with white cloths covering the torso and down, in his hand was a lance that sometimes sparked with purple electricity. The Inquisitor turned towards the two and uncrossed his arms as he extended his hand to the knight.
"Ah, great to see you in your body Azure Knight." The knight simply nodded as he shook the Inquisitors hand, while Logos pulled out a tablet from his jacket and started to type on it as Azure looked at Knight.
"Who are you? I've never seen you before." The Knight looked at her as Logos spoke without looking up.
"He was the 'Dark Night's' A.I., that's why you never saw him, but he saw you." The Knight then nodded, agreeing with his companion.
"So is he like you?" And at this simple question, all of the ACSC personnel looked at each other and looked back to Azure as Talon tried to settle the situation.
"In a sense, yes." Logos slowly moved his hand under the pad as she asked the next question.
"What do you mean in a sense?" Talon opened his mouth to reply, but was cut off by Logo'es pad going off as he grimaced, and looked at the Inquisitor.
"Sir, I suggest that we-" He swiped up on his pad, "- evacuate the city to inside the Palace and try to defend it with the little defenses it has."
"But they won't listen to us, especially since the RAU are attacking." Just then Gold and Silver stepped up grinning.
"We think that we know the perfect way to spread the word."
"The city has a alarm in case of an attack, but if we hijack it's channel..." Logos smirked.
"Then we can use it to tell them to follow our orders." The two smiled
"Exactly." Just then Flash Sentry walked in, with his helmet lowered, along with five other heavily armored guards. Knight looked at them and slowly raised his lance as the guards opened fire, hitting the group if it were not for the Knight as he spun his lance to fast for the bolts to get through. Once the guards ran out, both Knight and Logos with dual batons rushed them, their forms complimenting the other's form. Knight as a battering ram, his form pushing the guards, every part of him a weapon from his lance to his charged, sharp armor, as Logos fought with grace, leaping over the guards, knocking then left and right with his sticks. They were a blur of rough purple and smooth green. One lucky guard was unharmed and lifted his rifle and scored at shot on Logos, tearing the skin on his face as he threw his baton that went through the guard's face and stayed there. He quickly put a hand to his face, covering it, as Knight picked up a struggling Sentry and threw him at the ATL's feet. He tried to get up, but was put down by Talon's armored boot on his neck as he grabbed the boot and started to flail his legs, chocking, and to his horror, saw the Inquisitor nod to Talon when he looked at him. Then the next thing the nurses knew, was the walls being painted red and pinkish as the body went limp, then caught on fire when the Knight bent down and flames came out from the slits of his helmet.
"...Could've done that outside Knight." The Inquisitor said aside when the Knight stood up, causing it to shrug as it stabbed the body with his lance and electrified it, then a few seconds later the body flashed and started to crumble in to ash. then Logos turned back to the Inquisitor,
"Sir, my calculations show that we will be able to push back the RAU forces, but with heavy causalities." The Inquisitor looked down and put his hand to his chin and Talon pointed a thumb to the two guards.
"What about those two, make them ICR's." Logos looked at him shocked with what was left of his face.
"AGENT! THEY CAN'T B-"
"They have shown potential." The Inquisitor said, staring Logos down,
"But sir! The proto-" the A.I. was silenced by the Inquisitor raising a finger, "... I'll start the medical tables, but I don't agree with this." Then he ran off and out of the hospital as Twilight and Fluttershy walked in, the latter carrying medical supplies. Talon looked at the princess as he motioned Silver and Gold to follow Logos as they ran out, and pulled out his knife, making the two flinch.
"What can I do for you Princess?" the two relaxed when Talon started to cut his beard.
"Where is Inquisitor?" Talon shrugged, noticing that he was alone.
"Ran off, what's up little one?"
"Where is he?"
"Don't know, why?"
The Princesses want to talk to him." Then she noticed the ash spot on the floor. "What happened there?" She asked pointing to it, Talon shifted and looked at the spot and said without looking at her.
"That was Lieutenant Flash Sentry, who tried to kill the Inquisitor and agent Arrow, so Knight took care of him and cleaned up mess." She was about to ask when she saw the blood splatter on his leg, her hand went up to her mouth as tears ran, and on closer inspection, she had a ring on. Talon turned to her and bowed his head, "I'm sorry for your lo-"
SLAP
The hospital went silent was everyone stopped and looked at the two as the princess of friendship yelled at the empty suit of armor.
"MONSTER!!!" She charged her horn and threw Talon across the room and teleported over to him and started to rain her fists down upon him, crying. "HE WAS MY LIFE, YOU TOOK HIM AWAY YOU PIECE OF SHIT!!! I SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE PRINCESSES TO KILL YOU!!! YOU'RE NOTHING MORE THAN A MONSTER YO-" she was suddenly grabbed by the wrist as Talon lifted her and grabbed her chin as his usually eyes, bore fury into her soul.
"YOU DON'T THINK THAT'S THE FIRST TIME I HAD TO DO THAT! I HATE DOING THAT, BUT I HAVE TO BECAUSE I'M THE STRONGEST AND CAN INTIMIDATE THEM WITH THAT! I HAD A FAMILY!!! I LOVE AND CARED FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM!!! THEY WERE ALL KILLED BY MONSTERS LIKE ME!" then he stopped and huffed as he dropped the princess. "I fight to keep families alive, but I will also kill one to save ten more, I will always make that sacrifice." He started to walk off but stopped by a soft voice.
"It's not you that suffers the loss." He stopped and looked at his shoulder.
". . . I'm so, so sorry." then he picked up his helmet, put it on, and the Broken Shield left as the Widow mourned as the world started to weep for it's lost children.
The trenches outside of the castle battlements were messy and bloody as the bodies of guards were everywhere as they were being assaulted by the RAU. They only fought because their princess was fighting with them, her dark armor was stained and had chunks of body parts in it as her honor guard laid dead in 'No Man's Land'. The trench shook as the enemy closed in on them, the guards looked to the city, knowing that they would die if they tried to run, but looked down in sorrow, thinking about their loved ones. Princess Luna saw this and mourned her subjects, then stood up, ready to make one last sacrifice for them, Minutes later, the guards started to retreat to the city when their princess stood out of the trench and ran towards the enemy. She had her cracked armor, borrowed sword and shield, as her's broke, she dropped into the trench and stabbed those around her and blocked the shots at her. But she was overwhelmed when a sniper shot her shield out of her hand as a heavy punched her, making her drop her weapon and fly across the trench. When she looked up, she saw the barrel of a rifle and the glow from inside it and though of her sister and the life she would never have with him. Suddenly the rifle was turned and blasted the wall, showering her in dirt as she registered an explosion and a sword on her lap as a cloaked figure sliced and diced the enemy, running up the heavy, jumping back to avoid his hammer, running up it and doing a back flip while kicking the heavy's head back, snapping it. The figure landed next to her and she saw a red visor from under the hood, as it slowly stood up when the soldiers surrounded them, and pulled the cloak off, revealing the Inquisitor as the enemy stepped back in fear. Seeing that they backed off, he turned around and held out an arm for the princess, which she did as he pulled her up and handed her a pistol.
The two faced towards the army and crouched down a little and got into fighting stances as they raised their weapons, and the enemy in turn braced for the attack. They stood, silently facing the other as they waited for the other to move, and both sides attacked at the crack of thunder. The two were fighting in perfect sync, one going high while the other attacked low, they slowly moved their way though the trench, killing all that came into their range, be it melee or firearm. It was a slaughter all the way till they reached the command bunker, the two nodded wordlessly and both descended into the cement building. They were in a large hallway that was filled with RAU troops, all barricaded and ready to fight...well that was until the large steel door behind them was blown open, crushing most of them and all of their cover, and those survivors were quickly dropped. Out of the smoke came a single heavy with triple miniguns on each arm, both aimed and spinning at the inquisitor, but held fire and nodded at the princess and gestured behind it. Luna looked at the ATL who simply nodded at her as she ran around the giant and down the tunnel, having watched her go, the heavy turned back to the Inquisitor to see his combat knife elongate into a second sword. The six in total miniguns span around and belched fire at the ATL, who spun his hands around in a weird way and started to walk forward (Think general Grievous), scaring the RAU trooper back a bit. When he got within swinging distance, the miniguns stopped their fire and were used as spinning clubs, but the Inquisitor grabbed one of the barrels and was thrown onto it's back, where he stabbed his swords through the neck piece of the armor and stayed there when the heavy fell. Nodding, he got up and ran after Luna, his sword transforming back into its knife form. When he caught up to Luna, she was knocked onto the table, and held down as they started to pry off her armor, crying and praying in attempt to stop them. Her prayer was answered when the one that was about to violate her, had his head turned into smoke as the Inquisitor silently slaughtered them all, even with the fact that they were unarmed. He slowly walked towards the last one, who was the forward commander of the RAU siege force, and with Inquisitor crouched down and balancing on the balls of his feet and lifting the commander's head with his knife.
"Siege Commander Edgar Frost, AKA 'Winter Blizzard'... a lot of people want your head. But if you give me information, I will guarantee that you will have a fair, safe trial." The commander looked up at the ATL with the frightened look of a child who had heard something in the middle of the night as he clutched something in his hand as if it was a life line.
"How can I trust you?" The ATL gently rested his gauntlet hand on his shoulder and said in a smooth voice.
"ATL's always keep their promises." The Commander looked hopeful and got up and slowly backed away as the night princess approached him, only for her to be stopped by the Inquisitors arm that had a gently shake of his head. "I know your upset princess, but he is too valuable to be killed." Looks at the commander and holds out his hand, "But I need the flashdrive." Edgar looked at the object in his hand and dropped it into the Inquisitors palm, only for the Inquisitor to pull him into a reassuring hug.
"Thanks for the hug ATL, but this is ou-" BANG Edgar glanced down to see the Inquisitors pistol in his side and looked back up to see his reflection in the red visor. BANG BANG BANG Edgar fell to the floor, the Inquisitor's boots the only thing in his vision as it faded to black, the princess had frowned at the ATL for the brutality of the kill as she walked up beside him.
"What happened to him being too valuable to kill?" The soldier looked at her as he lifted his gun to the corpse.
"He was useless, all of his information and tactics of his from the past are on the 'Dark Knight"s archives and the current tactics and everything are on this." He then held up the small flashdrive and fired off three more shots before leaving, Luna looked at the area around her, realizing that the Inquisitor was made for this level of carnage. Exiting the bunker, she saw the enemy heavy had a lion on his shoulder, the Griffin sign for Noble deeds, then heard a beep as little, sand colored squares that had red lights on them were along the walls. Walking out of the bunker, she saw that a RAU transport with slain soldiers sewn around it as the Inquisitor sat in the pilots seat, stepping over the bodies, she boarded the transport as it took off. Sitting on the outside seat, she could see Canterlot burning from her vantage point in the sky, then heard a loud boom as she turned back to the bunker to see fire, ash, and a crater where it was. Shocked, she leaned into her seat and stared at the view of the once great capitol, now burning and getting closer, and jolted up when something screeched and
"I'm sorry you had to see that princess, but you better prepare yourself... that was only the beginning." Luna looked down at her lap as it sunk in.
"How are we going to survive this?" The aflame city was no help to calm her thoughts.
The whole street was ripped up and thrown to the side as the alien ship lay on it's side, seemingly resting. Silver and Gold ran down the street, but faltered at the broken, but still imposing ship’s shadow, the two guards stood by the other apostate. The Inquisitor, followed by Logos, Talon, and Knight strode by them, all of them not sparing a glance except for Talon who had stopped and placed a gauntlented hand on Gold’s shoulder and gave a simple nod. Then he left the two as they slowly became aware of the glares that their fellow ponies were giving them, ponies that they grew up with, knew their names by heart, and once even been good friends at one point. Now they were on the end of their grace as they realized that their home was going to be gone by the next morning, but their lives would have been saved if not their history. Then as one, they stepped onto the foreign ship, leaving the soil of their home a last time. They entered the ship to find Logos waiting for them just outside the opening, he led them down the cold grey corridors, and turned a short number of times until they saw a shell inside armor, look at them with a sad smile and then stroll away while donning a cobalt helmet. The door opened at Logos ran in, and when the two entered, they saw the same number of tables, Logos looked at them and chuckled,
“Take off those useless body casts, strip your weapons and clothing all the way down to the briefs.” Then the two shed their skin that they were so used to having on them, the skin that held them at the top of their class and the Elite, and made them too confident.
~~~Flashback~~~
When the three strangers from an unknown place appeared one day, a guard showed them nothing but disrespect, then was beaten by one of the three. As time crawled on, he learned humility, courage and honor, all while following their cause, and the stranger’s as he fought, learned, and laughed beside them. He had been accepted as one of their own and found a new family, one that cared for him as he did them.
The other who was already humble, learned that everyone was not what they seemed on the surface as they struggled to understand them and stay loyal to his government as he became part of a new family.
~~~End Flashback~~~
Once they had taken off their armor and clothes, they looked at the cold metal tables. Then as one, laying down on the surfaces as they were strapped down, but their fear rose not from that, no. But from machines coming out for underneath them and injecting toxins into their bodies, causing them immense pain as they blacked out. Once they did, Logos stared at space as he communicated with the ship's systems and spoke aloud,
"I see a 4.7 percent chance of the surviving the procedure." The Inquisitor walked in from the shadows.
"They'll survive."
Outer ACSC space:
“This is Infortunatus 49-er to station Watcher 94, permission to jump to select coordinates?”
“This is Watcher 94 to Destroyer Infortunatus 49-er, the light is green. Good hunting and good luck!”
“Thanks Watcher, see you soon.” And with that, a portal opened before the destroyer and displaced it somewhere else.
The door to the Infortunatus slid open and a middle aged man walked out in an ACSC ‘Ship Master’ uniform as the shutters on the windows retracted back into the ship.
“Status report.”
A sensor lieutenant sighed over his console, “It looks like another waste- oh god.” The Sensor gasped and stared at his console
“Lieutenant?”
“... Several unknown ships detected, closest ones have launched nuclear missiles the moment we dropped out of warp. We can’t raise our shields in time, we’re sitting ducks... orders Ship Master?” All eyes on the bridge turned to the man as he was lost in his own mind, but he looked up and smirked.
“Send our a distress signal, full thrust towards enemy fleet and give the order to overload the reactor, we’re taking these bastards with us!” The rest of the crew gave various reactions from crying to confidently smirking as the ship sped forward, the nuclear missiles correcting their flight course to catch up with the ship.
“Sir! Shall we arm all of our warheads?” An officer said as he held a necklace with a cross on it.
“Arm everything! Do as much chaos as we can!” The Ship Master yelled from his chair as the bridge worked furiously at their consoles and they started to yell reports.
“Distress beacon has been sent with our coordinates!”
The Ship Master sat in the chair as his Ship was in the middle of a small amount of ships out of the massive fleet. He pulled out a picture out of an inner pocket of his uniform and sadly smiled at it, remembering joyous memories as everything went white.
The ACSC had succeeded in its suicide run and taking several ship with it, but sadly made a little to no dent in the whole fleet’s numbers. The Infortunatus was almost completely obliterated, the only sign of its existence was the top half of an headless Ship Master and a photo that showed a father, his hands on his wife’s shoulders as she held their little daughter.
The gigantic station was surrounded by several ship, all varying in sizes as they orbited the station. Inside several of the station’s hangers were filled with several ICRs, Deathwatch, ICERs, and ATLs as they laid about, talking, maintaining their weapons, or exercising. On the bridge of this station stood the ACSC Chairman, the Deathwatch High Priest, an Orion agent, three ICERs, two ATLs, a few AIs (ranging in intelligence levels), and one ACSC Station Master.
The room was deathly quiet as one party dared the other to speak first, then Chairman Velescos, whom had that appearance of a friendly elder and he was, but could strike fear into people on a whim, spoke.
“What’s the situation on the search parties, Iron?” The yellow AI, dressed in old frontier clothing leapt off of one of the ATL’s shoulder and onto the table as holographic reports spun around him.
“According to the many report coming in from across this and nearby sectors, nothing... as of yet.” This caused half of the members there to sigh, and some left the room. An ICER stepped up, his armor heavily scarred and carrying old weaponry, and on his shoulders bore the emblem of Mars.
“What about our reserve ships? Can’t some of those be spared?”
“(Sigh), What ships we can spare are here or on the frontlines, we’re stretched too thin to continue this, and the council is on my ass about the resources being spent here. Eventually we’ll have to put a pin in this and move on, even no matter how much we don’t want to.” This seemed to upset the old warrior even more, he raised a hand and opened his mouth only to be interrupted by the AI on the table who was reading a report.
“Sir, you want to see this.” The AI swiped the report up and it flew and enlarged in front of the Chairman and minutes ticked by as he read. Swiping the report away, he stood there, looking at the table and when an ICR went up to him, he slammed his hand on the bottom of the table. Everyone on the station stopped what they were doing when all the lights turned red and the alarms blared.
The once quiet station was bustling with activity as soldiers ran to their stations as the ships out on patrol flew to their docks as the major ones and the station entered warp space.
The fleet of ships surrounding a giant metal ring had moved closer to each other and all weapons were online as they readied for combat. One ship in the middle was the most important, at least five times bigger than the other ships and ugly as metal and paint were discolored and missing, but on the hull said ‘Endeavor’. On the bridge the shipmaster was talking to another officer when the bridge door opened for an armored giant as his wolves followed him.
"Shimaster, is the fleet ready?"
"Finishing the calculations now." The Alpha nodded as his wolves overlooked the calculations that the officers were making and rarely correcting them. A loud beeping caused the attention of those assembled to focus from the direction of it as one of the officers looked at the shipmaster.
"Sir! A fleet of ships is exiting Warp in ACSC formation!"
"Tell our fleet to turn arou-"
"No." The shipmaster rotated towards the Wolf in confusion.
"Sir?" He adjusted his cloak before addressing the captain.
"The 'Endeavor', 'Vengeance', 'North Star', and the 'Long Haul' are to enter the Gateway Ring while the rest of the fleet holds position to fend off the ACSC."
The rectangular shape of the ACSC ships exited warp only to be fired upon by the other fleet as four of its numbers ran. The bridge door opened and the Chairman assisted by ICRs and went over to the ICER with a depiction of Mars on his shoulder as he gave out commands. The space outside was filled with flying shells, plasma, and fighters before the Martian saluted to the Chairman.
"Sir, the enemy fleet is confirmed to be the main fleet of the RAU, and three of their main ships have went though the Gateway which were followed by a carrier. Orders?" The old man gestured,
"You are the expert here Mr. Encell, lead the forces that you have." And with that, he turned around and walked out the bridge, but stopped at the door to say his message. "Oh, and before I forget, three Orion Commanders and their fleets are on their way." The Martian nodded before opening his Comms.
"Stealth, this is Old Bird, come in."
[This is Stealth, over]
"Once you get a shot to get to the other side, take it."
[Got it] and with that, the line was disconnected as the Martian clasped his hands, staring out at the enemy.
The castle gates closed as the last civilian entered as guards ran about, trying to fortify their primitive defenses as the advanced military raged down upon them. The three princesses waited on a balcony as a transport flew and hovered next to the balcony as Luna and the warrior stepped off. The two sisters embraced as Twilight and the pink one glared at the other one.
"Mind explaining yourself Inquisitor?" The two sisters pulled apart and one looked at Twilight in confusion.
"What do you mean?" Princess Celestia looked at her sister and explained what Twilight had told her. then all looked at the figure.
"Why did you order his death?" It shrugged before replying,
"Wouldn't know..." This enraged the princesses at the assumption of needless murder.
"Why you-"
"Cause your asking the wrong person." This confused them as the warrior was consumed in a swirling purple light, which faded to reveal Azure Knight. He then flew away in the transport after pointing to where his lips would be, shrugging, and pointing to the fallen 'Dark Knight'. The princesses looked to each other in shock before nodding to turn around into the castle.
Azure Knight had touched down in the hangar when he was approached by a heavily armored and geared Inquisitor.
"Knight, Logos wants you to make new armor for the two new ICERs." Azure ran by the Inquisitor as he pulled out his Comm link. Talon soon appeared in a heavier version of his armor and a modified turret from the ships deck as he conversed with his leader.
"New orders, Sir?"
"How bad is your position?" Talon bothered to look up as he spoke.
"The enemy has been pushed back somewhat thanks to Knight, and the guards had dug in while the enemy was recovering. I saw a few heavy transports with what looked like mechs touch down a ways, they'll be on my position in ten minutes."
". . . I'll be joining you shortly." The comms device was replaced as the super soldier grabbed a bike and rode out of the hangar.
As Knight was finished the firs armor, the ship notified him of something that one of the camera's had picked up. Upon paying closer inspection of the image, it made him stop and queue one of the transports for launch. Logos noticed this in the background and investigated he image.
One that showed survivors from Cloudsdale along with more wonderbolts flying towards Canterlot with RAU pilots trailing them.
The wonderbolts were being knocked out of the sky by the enemy fighters whom played with their prey. Spitfires Plane's system had notified her that one of the civilian planes was targeted, and thinking fast, she saw her plane would block the missile t the cost of her life. When the missiles launched and she was about to swerve into them, they were shot down by a all to familiar black transport that drew the aces attention, giving the civilians and Wonderbolts relief. The seven interceptors broke formation as they pursued the fleeing ship, any that locked on were targeted by the ship's gatling that forced them to lose their lock. Two planes on separate sides of the pursuit increased their speed and let loose on their weapons that tore at the shields before it broke off and rose into the sky with four pursuing it.
"Is this guy a joke? What is he doing?" one of the pilots said before the back of the transport opened and released kitchen appliances into the sky. all of them sadly missed except for one as it nailed one of the plane's cockpit as it lost control and narrowly missed another pilot.
"The hell was that?!" the first pilot looked back to see what happened, and looked back to see the transport without engines on. "AHHH- (Static)" it was consumed in fire as the transport reignited its engines as its shields flickered back on. The turret picking off another as it fell, six missiles for the last two. Knight looked around for the last three when his ship rocked as one of the back engines failed along with the shields, dropping the last two missiles that lost their fuel and hit as another flew to the ground. The last plane broke off and dumped something into it's engines as it raced towards the civilian ships. Knight flew after the ship, not shooting in fear of hitting one of the civilians, not noticing that when the engine failed, it left a gaping hole that one of the pilots got in. Knight noticed the RAU when he was about to stab him, the knife however hit the controls which made the ship dive and both persons fall out of the ship as it fell onto a RAU tank. The pilot had died in the fall, but Knight slowly got up to find himself surrounded by foot soldiers, and three Ironwolves, which promptly sprung forward and disarmed him while holding him down. The third however stood back and slowly walked up, then stabbed his weapon through the AI's anchor, killing it once and for all.
All of the ACSC personnel paused as they saw Azure Knight's signal disappear, then they continued.
The screen went dark as a figure in a white lab coat walked out and stood facing the camera, it was the scientist from the beginning of the story. He pulled his hands out of his pockets and clapped them and started to rub them as he looked off camera and nodded.
"Okay" He said looking back at the camera with an energetic voice as he started to rock back and forth on the balls of his feet. "So you're all probably wondering what in the blazes is going on, so sit back dow-" Looks off screen in a different direction. "OI, YOU! YES YOU! SIT YOUR ASS BACK DOWN!" After a few seconds he drops his glare and looks at the camera again. "So, hopefully without any more interruptions, I can start this announcement thingy off. Now, I'm going to read you the script or the big man upstairs who's writing this story will simply write it out."
"Ahem, SO, the princesses would have a guard run up to them and tell them of a zombie problem starting from the hospital, and our dearest Arrow would have been the cause due to a doctor accidentally being exposed to the fallen ATL's skin or organs after a successful surgery. so they would contact the Inquisitor who would arrive as both Gold and Silver whom have been modified into ICERs with Gold in the finished armor and Azure or Nightmare along with Logos there. So The Inquisitor would take the Ship's reactor core and a ship and fly into the enemy fleet to detonate the improvised bomb while Logos, Azure and Gold would hold off the Zombies with the princesses help as Silver gains access to the city's announcement system and orders all civilians into the castle while fighting those he had trained with. Gold would go deep into the fray as the Inquisitors insult and teachings would flash though his mind and he would find, fight and die by the Fallen ATL which would kill Celestia as well, and be defeated by the Logos. Once Arrow is cut down, his zombie army would collapse and fall into dust, Luna looks up to see a bright light which would be caused from the Inquisitor going boom." He puts the script down and rubs his eyes before continuing.
"So the crystal and magic princesses would try for surrender only to by cut down by a large handful of snipers, and the Lunar princess would join Talon on the battlefield and would see the ATL designated as Wolf, and she would either be killed by him, or be back stabbed by Talon which would be revealed to be a deep undercover Ironwolf ATL which had started his mission before the battle of Spring. Logos would have seen this with Silver and Azure, and once Luna dies, Azure would fall and be caught by Silver, and she would dissipate into stars after kissing Silver. Then a Deathwatch frigate would crash into the mountain and they would defend the castle and Silver would meet the Inquisitor's first hand trained ICER which is now the leader of all Deathwatch forces, and he would continue to train him as Logos would locate the RAU experimental generator which is keeping ACSC reinforcements from coming." Stops to stretch and pulls out a device and plays this song.
"So, the last main characters would launch a suicidal mission against the RAU, but before the mission, Silver dons the Inquisitor's old armor, which the Death leader would recognize as the armor that Inquisitor, who was known as Fox back then, trained him in. and they would fall from the sky and land in the battle field, everyone dying, but Silver and Logos would be left standing against Wolf, who would reveal that Logos was once a ATL who had died and was resurrected into an AI by the Orions, then he would wound Silver and turn on Logos. As he was about to kill Logos, he is stabbed through the heart by Silver with a knife that he would recognize as the knife he gave to his brother Fox when they were still pure all those years ago. So he would accept his death and Logos would sacrifice himself to take out the reactor. So Silver would be the last one standing as ACSC reinforcements arrive and he would black out to the sight of a white dropship with a red cross on it's bottom. He would wake up to the ACSC occupying the planet until he woke up, him being the highest ranking official as all the nobles and rulers across the world would have been killed by the now dead RAU. They were informed by past recordings of the Inquisitor, Arrow, Talon, the Royal Sisters, Gold, and Azure all speaking very highly of him. Centuries would pass and Equus would join the Council with Silver being the planets leader and representative." The scientist lowered his head and wiped a tear.
"Wow, guess he did let me tell the story somewhat, now there is one last scene before the story would end, but. . . (Chuckles) You have to find out what'll happen in the last chapter." And he walked backwards as the entire cast walked onto the stage and took a bow before leaving except for Fox, Arrow, Talon, Royal sisters, the two brothers, and the scientist.
"Anything else?" Fox stepped forward with a bit of shyness.
"I can say for certain, that we all hoped you liked our story even how horrible it was from the start, so I guess this is good bye then, huh? (Sighs) Well, nice meeting you." They all walked off, leaving the first one there as he cleaned his glasses.
"Well, not much to say except for thank you for sticking with us till the end." He bows . . .
exit.
