A life stolen for a war unclaimed

by Corsair49

Following Into Darkness | Griffon Festival pt1

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Baron Rio, Damocles, Spike, Rainbow, Gilda and Belladona and Starlight were smiling and drinking with rest of the griffons on the first night. A full moon graced their glade in perfect light with the fires of forges bonfires and the like. The few griffons that could sing were singing as others were laughing, bragging went about. Until one of the of the more noble griffons made his presence known.

"Hey batsy, you ponies all love your songs, but arent none too violent, But i was told you be different from the rest. If thats so, why don't you sing us a song and make us one of your fancy gadgets while you're at it." He challenged. Belladona rolled her eyes Gilda began to snicker at the scenario as Rainbow, Starlight and Spike all looked worried about it. The baron sat back and watched.

"Hmm sure, someone get me a log and some rope, a hammer and some nails. Oh, and a quiver of arrows." He said as he used his wings to turn into speakers and began to make something quickly using most of the log. Shortly afterwards he made a simple Automatic crossbow loading the arrows into it. And music began.

"Killer for hire, soldier of fortune." Damocles began gaining all the attention of even the most drunk and uninterested and youngest griffons.

"Gotta walk thru fire for what's important. And the warriors blood through your veins is coursing." He sang as he started testing the crossbow on the target hanging above a house. each arrow landing in a tight cluster just off center of the bulls-eye.

"Killer for hire, Soldier of fortune." He said as he made adjustments to the crossbow. then improving it. giving it a self ignition aspect. before passing it to the one that challenged him and pointed out a target.

"The whole world's watching every move, Take your shot don't act a fool." The griffon gulped as he mimicked the aiming and was adjusted by Damocles. He sang as took flight circling the primary bonfire. The king followed suit as did everyone else that could. "All you've got and all you'll ever need" Damocles led the flock with the king right by his side as they flew odd patterns in front of the target providing a brief window of opportunity for a safe shot.

"Is one arrow in the chamber, Breathe Easy take your Aim Boy." Damocles called to calm the griffon. "Ain't no body gonna save you, So what you gonna do!"

"All Eyes on you." The Griffons echoed at him as took his shot the burning arrow flying true as the suns next rising.

"Do or die, you're a mercenary." Damocles picked up as he gestured to an older group of griffons, "One of a kind, that your burden to carry." He said as flew gently around them before going to circle the fire pit he was originally at gathering what was looking several training equipment for warriors Only until he landed before a few younger Tiercels, handing them the items.

"Go and make them proud," he began he had each one take flight and take a combative stance. "oh no, Do or Die you're a mercenary." As the older group seemed to fly up to help instruct the next generation.

"The whole worlds watching every move," Baron Rio began to echo. As the nearby Nobles where watching carefully essentially analyzing the possible Prospects to be grown and cultivated into proper soldiers.

"Take your shot don't act a fool." The leader of the group of mercenaries picked up. "All you've got and all you'll ever need," He sang as they sparred and trained in time with the rhythm of the song.

"Is One arrow in the chamber!" he Roared glancing a hit of the older griffon's wing. Making everyone take a breath before the Nobles Erupted in unison as the sparring went into full force "Breathe Easy and take your Aim BOY!"

"Ain't Nobody gonna save you!" His Friends Called as they Sparred with new flame in their eyes.

"So what're you gonna do?" Spike Challenged as Rainbow Put some gear on and Began to fly against a battle Prepped Gilda.

"All eye's on you" Veil said as she sang staring down Damocles from the balcony.

"Now the whole world's watching every move" Belladona Rainbow Sang toward Gilda as they engaged in high speed 'Combat', Tackling and side checking each other as they flew over the area.

"Still your heart so much to prove" Damocles sang at Belladona with Coy smile alluding to their impending fight.

"Fight for all the things that you believe in" She replied her eyes seemingly have taken on a glow for but a brief moment. Damocles proceed to walk towards Spike giving him a push on the back forcing Him forward towards a few females One in particular that seemed to be occasionally looking at him every other change she got.

"take your shot, don't act a fool, All you've got and all you'll ever need. Is one Arrow in the chamber." Damocles sang softly encouraging Spike to go talk to the girl. Seeing this Spike nodded smiling Going up to her. "All eyes on you" Damocles ended the song with the cheers of a majority of the young bloods Showing the world what they've got and the older generations appreciating the return of old way.

"Hey I'm Spike Drake." Spike said to the dark and pale blue gray colored Griffon

"I'm Gabriella but you can call me Gabby." She said with a tease as her near by friends tittered.

"Do you wanna go grab a drink?" Spike asked feeling a mild blush thankful the fire was hiding it. As some of the Teenage Griffons and Adults started cheering for the Drake.

"I would love that." She said batting her eyelashes before walking away with them. The two of them conversing animatedly.

As Damocles Sat down next to Baron Rio he couldnt help but relax. Handed A mug of Ale from the Baron he contently Sat and drank watching the shows around as Starlight sat on his otherside.

"That was quite a show and well done one, Sir Damocles." Rio smiled as he watched with open eyes.

"A little on the nose if you ask me but it had a nice message." Starlight commented as she leaned against Damocles who instinctively wrapped his wing around her, Starlight smiling and enjoying the warmth he was providing. The baron raised an eyebrow as he eyed the pony.

"Ah do beg my pardon for prying but I was under the assumption you both were close friends not romantic partners. Is that not the case?" Damocles blinked at that statement before realizing and quickly retracted it much to the dislike and slight shiver of Starlight.

"No... we are just close friends, maybe more in the future but right now just friends. Possibly fuck buddies unless i get into a relationship." He stated as his gaze drifted towards the bonfire. Rainbow and Gilda having returned with more alcohol and food for everyone, as Bella watched from beside her mentor.

"I see, well if I may offer a bit of advice on your behalf Damocles?" He nodded at this as Gilda gave him a turkey leg. With a wide grin hoping to see something interesting.

"To those that may wish to court or go for a roll in the hay who may or may not be listening to this conversation, of any species, understand 3 things, Passivity will get you nowhere with him. Strength in all forms is valued and attractive. If you see an opening be sure to take it lest he grows bored and seeks elsewhere for the chase, as a hunter such as he," taking the moment to gesture to Damocles who was tearing into the drumstick with a face that most would thing was arousal. "Is just as much.... i'll be blunt given present company, Foreplay and sex as the actual act. That being said I think its time I go and find my mate." With that he flew off.

"So Damos..."Gilda began, "I hear you're a virgin needing a couple of tutors?" She said near Immediately afterwards making Rainbow do a spit take as Bella simply scoffed while Starlight coughed and choked a bit on her sandwhich.

"I'll be heading back to my room I'll see you for the match soon enough Damocles." Bella exclaimed flying off shortly. Damocles for his part simply blinked and looked at Gilda who was sporting a predatory grin with some of the most attractive 'Fuck me' eyes she could. Her chest floof being pushed forward a little bit more.

"Think you mind giving me an all-nighter lesson because I do my best work after a long work out." he said before taking a long drink.

"Oh don't worry about that As long as miss prissy over there doesn't mind hearing more than a few squeals and screeches Then I'm sure we can teach everything you need to know to make any winged brat act hornier than a bitch in heat." Gilda said as began to play with Rainbow's wings erecting them into stiff wing boners.

"Well then, I hope you understand I like the struggle and domination." He said as he walked up to Gilda.

"OH MY GOD I'LL SOUND PROOF YOUR ROOM SO JUST GET ON WITH IT AND LET ME BE!" Starlight Cried being more than embarrassed and redder than a tomato.

"Sorry Starlight." Was all Damocles stated before She teleported them to the room and then herself out. As they Pounced on each other.


Author's Note

So its been a while... Things have happened, i wont get into any of it because that's none of your guy's concern. I wasn't feeling very motivated for any of my stories but I finally found the motivation... Then I just needed the inspiration again, Spite is powerful for that XD. Anyways i'll slowly be trying to everything up and going again even Cards with Power, so just sit tight and Hopefully you will enjoy the show.

Anyways the song above is 'All Eyes on You' By smash into pieces.

Thanks for being patient with me, sorry it took me so long.