A life stolen for a war unclaimed

Bursting out of the pot splashing the warm stew everywhere Damocles Emerged in the borrowed pink wet suit reaching up he grabbed the heads of Virulent and Veil smashing their heads together lips first before pushing them away and elbowing Satin in the stomach before jumping out of the Cauldron and drop kicking Virulent into a booth. Looking over at Tender Heart. She quickly threw her hands up.

"NON-COMBATANT NON-COMBATANT." She cried out. Nodding Damocles peeled the wet suit off his body to reveal his princely garments. The overwhelming pressure he was giving off told everyone in the room, he wasn't joking around on this and intended to make this night a living hell. Running quickly to grab the book he made a dash for the exit as Satin tried to get in the way her legs spread apart to block his path. Sliding underneath and shifting his position to face her on his knees, he threw three punches into her butt in rapid succession before punching her left Calf making her cry out in pain as she collapsed to her knees jerking the leg to nurse the now cramping muscles as he made to run out. Pinkie quickly ran outside the building.

"Head down the street to right! Go to the Foxes Den!" She called out to the fleeing form. Tender Heart helped relax the muscles and numb the pains of the 3 fighters as Pinkie walked back in. "So that happened, and now he has the book. Oh well... Here's a cupcake everyone!" She pulled out a small tray of cupcakes for everyone from her hair. Sunset groaned as she took the cupcake.

"Why did you tell him to go the Fox's Den Casino?" Sunset's was obviously annoyed.

"Pinkie sense." Was the reply making Sunset eyes go wide

"Wait really?" receiving a nod from Pinkie Sunset groaned and face palmed. "Great Everyone get in the car... After you dry off." Pinkie was giving everyone towels with their cupcakes them taking it and drying off then eating the cupcake.

"These are almost as good as our Pinkie's cupcakes!" Veil said

"What I don't understand is how does his movements seem so overpowered here. He cant use magic here!" Virulent growled as he opened the door letting Tender Heart and Satin, who was rubbing her hurt butt, in first while Veil got in the passenger seat.

"He's probably just that much better than you... You were warned he would be in the stew, and pinkie pointed out that it wasn't safe... you guys really arent the best are you..." Sunset Pointed out. Veil sighed as she pinched the bridge of her nose.

"No he beat our teachers in one on One Combat... So the 3 of us should be able to over power him. As for the whole stew thing... well it has to do with our nature... We are addicted to Blood Oranges and the like for Citrus fruits. Sort of a rarity for us, those and Mangoes." Veil exclaimed as a shudder of delight went through Virulent at the mention of mangoes. "But you're both right. We haven't been thinking properly. How much time is left before the sun raises?" Pinkie checked her watch then her phone.

"About 3 and half hours left. And you still need to get the remaining 5 people to sign off on this. After Getting Sunset's book back. I'd Get running." Pinkie said smiling. With that the group began running Satin calling out the directions Pinkie had given. Sunset was following behind with them on foot.

As they approached the Foxes Den they were met with a Neon Sign that showed a small amount coins that a fox ran in by into a small cave that became a Large amount of Coins. Music can be heard from inside and Students from the Night school were acting as employees as adults and children from all ages moved in and out. The group was stopped at the entrance by a Extraordinarily buff man who by all means should have the strength to move a mountain. He had a Clipboard as he stood infront of a long Velvet roped off line.

"If you all want to get in get in line."He said, "Unless your name is on the list you wait in line" He ordered. Until Sunset walked up.

"Snowflake? What are you doing here working at the Fox's Den?"She asked.

"OH Sunset, hey.. Silver needed a favor so he asked me and ofcourse i said 'YEAH!'" He screamed his response as he flexed his shirt being stretched to it limits before he calmed down. "Besides hes paying for tonight so its fair." Snowflake said.

"Right... Do you think you can let me and a few of my friends in?" Sunset smiled at him.

"Hold on let me check the list." He said as flipped the papers on the Clip Board. Then he undid the Velvet and opened the door. "YEAH! YOU ARE ON THE LIST! GO HAVE FUN!" He screamed. As they group walked into the club portion of it they saw people dancing and drinking throughout it along with a few students they recognized as music Began to play with 2 of the Sirens Walking onto the stage. Sonata and Aria, While Tan skinned Silver haired teen worked the turn Tables. Drinking at the bar they Saw Damocles. Unable to hear each other over the music Veil got their attention and pointed him out. Virulent using the signals they learned from their time training as zodiacs to not split up keep eyes on either each other or the target. They Informed Tender to stay by the entrance for the quick getaway and to stay with Sunset. Nodding they moved their way to the bar. Half way there they saw a Girl in what can only be described as a fancy Bartender outfit with extremely Poofy and orange colored hair Hand their mark a drink with a napkin tapped the book twice and move on. Drinking the drink the man Took the book and made head way for the center of the Dancefloor. The group followed fighting the dancing and grinding mob when an interruption in the song began. A Wolfs Howl had stopped the music. This caused the stages background Lights that was showing gambling themed things. To change To a full Moon that became tinted red and flash across the screen the Words 'Dance Fight!' A spotlight in red shone on their target the entire floor began to back up around him and form a giant Ring like Circle. undeterred they made their way into the Ring when a blue Light shone on the 3 of them. Flashing across the screen A New Challenger Approaches At this time the entire crowd was chanting for the two sides to fight. When a song came on. Damocles Blinked and smiled softly at a fleeting memory, before he hardened himself and entered a Battle Stance. The others followed suit. Slowly they circled each other. The Crowds Entire attention was on the the soloed man and his 3 challengers. Suddenly as if testing the waters Satin made a simplistic Rush with an all too obvious punch. Taking the full impact of the hit Damocles met it with his foot. Suddenly he dropped his leg and rotated to elbow her hard in the stomach Grabbing her wrist and flipping her over his back and shoulder. The other 2 then quickly ran around the circle till they were at opposite sides as the 3rd got up and all 3 charged him. Throwing a Kick at Satin Damocles moved his arms and wrists to knock the punches Virulent was throwing off course and attempting to get in some weak strikes on him.

Veil Decided to go for a High Kick trying to catch Damocles by the Back of the head while Satin disengaged to make a play for the book in Damocles's right hand. Damocles didn't see the attack coming until a moment too late as Virulent decided to go for a low sweep from the front. Veil strike making contact made Damocles stumble forward his grip loosening at just the right moment for Satin to snatch the book. Virulent knocking the feet out from underneath Damocles grinned as it cost their Opponent Precious seconds that they needed Satin running out the Club back to Pinkie Pie with Tender Heart in tow. The rest of the club watched as Virulent pounced on top of the Downed Damocles and Began to hammer into him.

Damocles For his part held his arms up covering his as he weathered the blows. The crowd was going wild with some of the night students saying to call the match was over. After a solid minute Virulent was beginning to get winded. Just before Sonata could call it, Damocles reached up grabbing Virulent's collar and yanking him down as forced himself of as fast as possible. Headbutting Virulent and breaking his nose before throwing him off to the side where virulent would be stringing a series of curses that would make Celestia Blush. staggering up to his feet Damocles' eyes where sharp and cold. Veil could only tighten her stance before Damocles came at her. Moving directly towards her he dove to left as she brought up the right knee to strike him where his face would be using his hands to spin his body like he was drifting around bringing his leg up to strike her at the shoulder. This caused Veil to scream in pain at the strike as she was thrown off balance and into some of the crowd who quickly pushed her back on her feet towards Damocles as the circle Tightened.

"He's changing Fighting Styles." Virulent Stated as he got up moving towards his partner.

"Yeah I noticed." Veil said bitterly. "I guess hes finally taking us seriously. We just need to stall him long enough for Satin and Tender to get to the next objective point."

"Won't work." Damocles called out as his stance became loose. "You guys did ok for level 1, here's level 2."

**** A Couple minutes Later with Pinkie ****

"Oh hey you guys are back! Where's the other two?" Pinkie inquired with her trademark smile. Tender Heart was gasping for air from her sprint while satin was only panting heavily.

"Fighting... Damocles... Sign...Please!!!" Satin Begged, breathing between her words, as she held out the book Pinkie taking the book and pulling a pen out of her hair signed the book quickly. "Thank you..."

"No problem now here's your riddle. Honesty is my aim and Apples are my game. Where the crusaders plan is where I stand." Pinkie said cheerily. Tender Heart groaned.

"Apple Orchard... Somewhere.... Look for...Little Children....Applejack.."Tender Heart translated.