A life stolen for a war unclaimed
Initiation Night | Fall Apart at First Contact with the Enemy
Previous ChapterNext ChapterTender Heart Closed the car door just before Aria drove off. The rest of the squad Stood silent for a moment as they listened for waves against the beach. It was rather loud so they followed it until they were walking on the sand. When a ringing was heard from a phone.
“Hey Rarity. No I haven’t seen anyone but I just heard a car drive off. Wait some one stole Bulks Car?!...”The conversation continued until they found a girl in red t-shirt and black leather jacket and jeans with vibrant red and yellow hair. Holding a Book. Virulent seeing this quickly went ran up to the girl as she turned around to see them giving a quick scream at the nearly glowing eyes.
"Oh Celestia you guys Scared me." She suppressed a yawn. "Hold on a second Rarity, I think this is them." She hung up the phone. "Are you guys the new special royal guards?" Virulent Nodded as he watched the area around. "OK cool. Princess Twilight said it was important... there were supposed to be 5 wasn't there?" Veil stepped Forward.
"Technically yes but the 5th is acting as an obstacle to keep us from completing this mission. I am Veil, the stallion before you is Virulent to my left is Nurse Tender Heart, and to my right is Satin." Each one greeted her when their names where spoken.
"Ok Let me just inform the princess." She opened the book and began writing in it. "Dear Princess Twilight Sparkle, 4 of the 5 you had mentioned have arrived and will be sending them on their way to the next one." She closed the pen and handed the book Veil. "Do I need to stress the Importance of this book to Both Worlds?" Veil shook her head.
"We will be Guarding it with our lives." Virulent said as he watched the moon reflecting in the sea waves. Sunset blushed before rubbing her cheeks.
"Right, the next person. Ok... 'Where things are Chic, Unique, and Tres Magnifique, Where Beauty that was always there is brought forth to be bared. This is where you will find the style just for you, so don't be blue. Just be you." Sunset said face palming. This however erupted with a loud girlish squeal from Nurse Tender Heart.
"Oh My Goodness! We are heading to Carousel Boutique!"
"Huh I guess that was too easy... Anyways hop in the car I'll drive you there." She said heading back to it. "So you guys are trying to be the new royal guard for some new Prince?" Sunset asked as she unlocked her car. Before looking at the one next to it. "Wait a second... thats bulk's car!" Taking her phone out and Taking a picture of it before texting it to Rarity that the car was found at the beach nothing seemed like it was stolen from it but it was obviously hot wired. "Did you guys Steal that?" She quickly turned Glaring the 4 of them. Satin quickly stepped up.
"No we don't even know what makes them move on their own. On top of that we are not... advanced in ... Cars." Tender Heart said. Sunset sighed nodding as the others got in the car.
"So... Hows the new prince?" Sunset asked.
"He's... different..." Veil said.
"I heard about Prince Blue Blood, so I'm guessing he's like him?" This caused everyone in the car to laugh. Confusing Sunset. "How wrong am I?"
"Extremely," Virulent began, "Dude put the smack down on some of the top guards, Mentally scarred 3 of the princesses and on top of all that, beat the crud out of Blue Blood to make him apologize to every woman he has ever insulted. Got a list for it."
"Oh yeah the 'Pride of the Royal vs the Wrath of the Loyal' Fight. I heard about that." Sunset said. "Did he actually start using his own blood as a weapon?"
"As projectiles, then they tried screwing with his head." Satin said nodding as sunset stayed stopped at an intersection when the light turned green.
"Why aren't you moving? the light changed so that means to move right?" Sunset rolled her eyes and merely put up a single finger. In the next moment 2 cars roared by racing followed by 2 more before she started moving again
"So glad I decided to join that group text to get he course set ups..." Sunset muttered annoyed. "Anyways i stopped because a couple of hooligans decided to race against each other and that road was on the track,"She explained as drove for a while longer. "Some Ex actor decided to come back to school and decided to be jerk about how he has his fun. Set up races, owns a casino, I don't even know why he came back to school. All he does is sleep all day." Sunset was getting visibly frustrated. "Not to mention Twilight seems insistent on trying to see him because 'I know Silver, We used to play together.' Bah!" She pulled up and parked infront of Carousel Boutique which had the lights on and rarity sitting inside with a cup of something hot in her hands and another cup on the table."Anyways we are here lets go get your signature." everyone hopped out of the car and went inside to meet her.
"Welcome to Carousel Boutique where everything is Chic Unique and Magnifique. Unfortunately we are closed currently."Rarity said on autopilot till she saw sunset with the 4 recruits. "Oh Sunset its you... and... are these the Military personnel you informed about?"
"That's right rarity, they only need your signature then you go back to getting your beauty rest." Sunset said as Tender Heart approached the woman.
"I am a big fan of your Designs Miss Rarity, Sorry for disturbing you." She said handing the book over to her. Rarity quickly signed it.
"Worry not, when asked by a Princess of Equestria, and a personal friend I will do my best to deliver what ever the request may be. Besides I was able to have quite the conversation with the first of your group while he was here." Rarity said with a smile. This made the recruits eyes widen, the reaction worrying Rarity. "Was it something I said?" They all nodded. "About the first one of your group?" They nodded again. "Well he is certainly no Prince Charming but more of the Dashing Rogue...Is there some kind of issue?" It was Virulent who stepped forward.
"What did you tell him?" He growled as he took the book back, moving forward to appear intimidating.
"He asked me how my sales were, if there was anything interesting, and what the riddle was to the next area?" Rarity responded. "But really now is such an attitude something you need? He was a perfect Gentleman. Unlike you, you barbarian!" Rarity poked him hard in the chest at the end. "Hmmph. Sunset if that is all the Prince's Solder's need I'll be on my way now." Rarity turned to walk away.
"Rarity Wait, the next clue?" Sunset called out while Virulent was being scolded coldly by Tender Heart.
"Oh fine, since I must." She cleared her throat before beginning "Twist and turns are where the stories go, A midnight snack for something sweet should be on the next street, but beware the Stew in that corner for a storm that will be sure to brew.' Now I must return to my slumber. Ta ta~!" Rarity said as ushered the group out.
"So where too next?" Veil looked towards Tender. Tender was still confused about it until Satin said something.
"Umm Sunset is there a Maze or a library nearby?" This got a nod from her.
"Actually they are across the street from each other, a lot of people like to take the books they want to read and go there and relax in the soon with them." She explained as she played with her keys.
"Then we should head to the next street past that and look for a sweets store." Tender said quickly, Sunset nodded her head as she unlocked the car prompting everyone to get in before they drove off.
**** Sugar cube corner at the same time. ****
"Trust me Damy... They wont suspect it if your in the stew!" Pinkie Said excitedly.
"Yeah yeah I get you... Thank you for the wetsuit btw.... I love the tribal shark image on it." Damocles said with a smile as he started to get into the large Cauldron that was by the corner of the Register Counter.
"I knew you would, Oh also I want to say thank you, that and I'm sorry..." Her poof visibly died down when she said thank you.
"Pinkie..." He sighed as he picked up the 'onion straw', "Listen whatever it is... I'm not going to fault you for it. There is a reason for everything that Happens. So if it means anything I can't forgive you because you did nothing wrong to begin with. I will always value as a friend, no matter what form you take on." Damocles said as he sat down submerging his face putting the Onion straw in his mouth so he can breathe as he get its so it looks like its barely floating.
"I know... But it still doesn't make me feel better, At least i know a Pinkie will always be watching your back." she said softly her poof returning. The bell signalling someone opened the door came in rang a few minutes later. "Welcome to Sugar Cube Corner, Midnight Delights!" She said with glee. "Oh Hi Sunset!"
"Hey Pinkie... Can you get me a Chocolate Eclair and a milkshake?" Sunset said as the rest walked in Said items coming up on the counter before they could walk up to her.
"Hello Miss Pie." Veil said formally standing at attention. "I would request you sign this book and can you inform us if our Prince has been here." Pinkie looked at the book then Veil before snickering.
"I'm sorry but No I can't sign that yet." Pinkie Said smiling. " But would like guys like some stew? Its a fresh." Pointing to the large Cauldron off to the side.
"Wait Why can't you sign it?" Veil asked.
"Because Silly... you haven't secured the area to ensure both the signer and book are safe. You only just arrived. For ex Zodiac's you havent been doing your jobs very well." Pinkie giggled as she booped Veil on the nose. "Besides I don't want that to go to waste. Its a big hit with the night class students and I know Foxy would've liked it... If he wasn't busy running his establishment..."
"Ugh I do not want to hear about that guy, Pinkie..." Sunset said rolling her eyes.
"But sunset, Twilight's right, He is a really good guy. He was just dealt a really bad hand for a while." Pinkie Argued.
"The guys adopted the Dazzlings as sisters. He adopted SIRENS Pinkie! And everyone here knows who she is. But for some reason everyone is ok with it and are supporting him. Even the princess doesn't seem off put with it. Applejack has to bite her tongue because of Big Mac and Fluttershy doesn't want to insult Bulks Friend. But he is Bad News."
"Silver is not bad news Sunset... He only wants a life he can enjoy..." Pinkie says timidly. Seeing that she was beginning to upset her friend Sunset sighs and goes around the cauldron to hug her. "I'm sorry Pinkie but the guy shows up at our school just after the friendship games after having 'retired from acting', and prefers to be around anyone but us? Aren't we the poster group for friends?"
"Your fine Sunset, and I know Foxy can be a tad cold to us but he has his reasons. And maybe he doesn't like the whole fact that we do magic... It probably has him worried, and for Twilight he's probably just... struggling to come to terms... You know he and Jade both look over at us when no one else is looking? Like he's missing something? Jade just wants him to be happy." Pinkie said calmly. "I mean their parents left them alone when they traveled to Prance and never Heard from them again... They probably feel like they are all they really have. I also know He doesn't like parties and Jade doesn't like twilight, so that's why I don't throw him any parties."
"Yeah... Yeah I know.. you told me before... Listen Pinkie tonight is going to be long... Do you think you can just sign the book so we can get moving?" Sunset Asked tiredly. Tender Heart was looking at the exchange.
"Hold on a second!" Virulent getting noticeably irritated by each passing exchange. "How did you know we were EX Zodiacs?"
"Because Damocles Told me." She said with the biggest grin ever.
"When?" Virulent said glaring at the pink girl.
"Before you guys came in here."
"Do you know where he is?" Veil asked
"He's here."
"Where Here?" Satin inquired
"Yeah you are, so is he?"
"Who?" Sunset asked.
"I don't know."
"Damocles." Virulent growled
"Oh Yes?"
"He's here?"
"Well technically he's over there." Pinkie said pointing into the darker part of the dining area. "He loved the flavor of the stew. Blood Orange and Tofu." This caused the 3 night dwellers eyes to open.
"You have Blood oranges?" Virulent said calmly and quietly.
"Mhmm I used it as the base for the broth. Help yourselves!" Pinkie decreed. In the next Moment the cauldron was surrounded by the night guard. "Sure is a shame though."
"What is Pinkie?" Sunset asked.
"They didn't Check for traps." She Whispered happily. At that moment she stomped her foot twice and all Heck broke loose.
**** Meanwhile somewhere in the Frozen tundra's and Wasteland to the far North in Pony ****
A small black rock break forth from the snow. Ice Wind and Shadows all begin to move and swell and swirl around the crystal, like a Blackened Snow Globe before it all collapses in on in itself. Revealing in its wake a dark unicorn with a Crimson Horn whose Eyes open revealing Green to red eyes and Purple haze flowing from it. Lighting his horn onto the wind and snow the Former king smiled as an ethereal Horse of snow and ice is made with eyes just as red as the sun. However in size it came only up to his knees.
"Soon. For now... More is to be Made." The stallion Spoke. The small horse only Whinnied as it galloped on the winds circling the dark stallion who seemed unfazed by the biting cold as he Walked into the Blizzard.
Author's Note
YES THE INITIATION NIGHT IS ALMOST DONE.
After this is our hero's first few days of school, Friendships will be made! But there is a dark gale blowing through e
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