Author's Note

Well I have completely redone this chapter. The next chapter will be clop as I describe in detail how Toy eases her Master's stress. One of the main complaints about this fic was that I never delivered on my promises of awfulness. And they were completely and totally justified complaints. Well, I am now going to go as far into the depths of awfulness as I can. If you do not wish to view Clop skip the next chapter as it is in no way important to the plot (Heh Heh).

Choices are made (edited)

Jack Trades sat on his bed tears streaming down his face. A massive stallion, well muscled and tall. Sobs shook his 8’9” frame. He'd done everything right. He'd caused no trouble, he's broken no laws. Yet, on suspicion, the royal guard banged on his door. He could hear them.

“Open up Trades, or we’re coming in.”

Jack didn't move, he was paralyzed. He knew who had Alla, knew and could do nothing. The words that had long kept the bad thoughts away, taught to him by Princess Celestia, tumbled from his mouth.

"Must get her back, but I'd have to hurt others, but hurting others is bad, must not be bad. Must always be Good." The words echoed through his mind. Their familiar comfort, now a shackle preventing action.

“Last warning, hybrid, or we come get you.”

"That's right, I'm a Hybrid. Descendant of King Sombra, a Descendant of the Discordians. This is just what a thing like me deserves."

”She’s scared.” A voice from within muttered.

Jack's eyes widened, ”Savage, my own personal Monster.” He replied.

”The Mare we love is scared, her family hurt, OUR FAMILY, and you sit on the floor. Pathetic. They all had a better option. They had you. It is time we show them what the consequences of their actions are.
It is time we introduce them to ME! Savage Snarled the words, causing Jack to let loose another sob.

Yes, they did. But I know what you will do. Those actions will hurt Alla more. We will lose the only mare that could see beyond what we are. That could Love us both. That we could both love, cherish and protect.

Savage couldn’t lie to him. They both loved Alla and her family equally and Jack was just as ANGRY. But letting Savage out was a mistake. He'd lose everything, he'd lose Alla.

The Guards are not here to take you in. This is a hit. You know what the protocols for dealing with a Hybrid gone bad are. Where is the Alicorn Back up? The Earth Pony Negotiator? How about the fact that they are clearly here for violence? If you allow yourself to be killed, who will save our Alla then? That Bitch Celestia's guards will get her killed. The one that took her is like us, one of those untouched by the Sun.

Jack tried to refute Savage's reasoning, but his inner monster was correct on all accounts. These Guards were her to kill, not capture him. Their own violation of protocol had exposed that fact. Alla would then be as good as dead, for she would serve no more purpose to the one that took her. She would just be an inconvientant witness. Both Jack and Savage knew what happened to those.

It's time for the Mask to fall Jack. Time to show the world what we have always been, what Celesta created in her fear. It's time to be true to who and what we are. We were never going to get what we wanted. With Alla we might have. She was strong enough to be our Wife. We had found work to support the family we wanted. Work that left us time to both spend with her and to indulge our Hobbies. Maybe even write that book we have been dreaming about forever. It was a nice dream while it lasted. But like all dreams there comes a time to wake up, a time to deal with the world as it is, not as we want it to be. It is time to show them the Monster they have created. It is time to give them exactly what they always wanted us to be.

Jack fell to the floor one more time, the last words he would ever say upon his lips.

Sometimes for others to be safe, others have to give something up.

Slowly Jack's sobs were silenced and as the mask fell, Jack Trades was no more. Jack had fallen, and in his place Savage Grimm rose from the floor. Dry of eye and an arrogant smile on his lips, he eagerly anticipated what was to come. Joyous of the carnage that would befall all in his way.

Time to start my coming out party. Time to give everyone what they have wanted all these years. A Monster to hate.

Looking around the bedroom, Savage Grimm saw the shovel Jack had been modifying for his cousins, the Apples, he picked it up. A short, well balanced wooden handle, reinforced with a solid metal cylinder, the Square blade perfect for what he needed

I do good work. Savage snarked

Twirling it a few times to get a feel for the weight of it, he waited just inside the open doorway of his bedroom. Savage and Jack had made their choice. This world wanted a Monster, so be it. It would get one. He was going to go get his Alla, these guards were in his way. Soon they would not be.

From down the hall the sound of his door splintering was heard, voices talking as the Guards entered his and Alla’s place.

“This one’s Shadow-tainted, he can’t survive to go to jail”

"Well that is just racist!" Savage thought to himself

“Yeah Sarge, can’t trust one of those brood once they go bad”

"Well I would not have gone bad if you idiots had done your job." Savage thought as he continued his running internal commentary.

“All of ‘em just rabid things waiting to turn.”

Alright, what is Celestia teaching her guard these days.? My father was a sadistic pychopath its true but her would have beaten these cretinous idiots into the ground for this kind of behavior. Which is kinda sad to think about really. Savage snarked internally.

"Swift Shield take point, Stiff Wind, back him up. Me and Argent Dagger will hang back, in case he tries to get out another way."

"Yes, sir!" they replied

Savage pursed his lips, "Now I'm just insulted, I'm a Hybrid, not deaf." Shaking his head he added And only a four guard team? Really these Flankholes deserve what they are about to receive. He quietly whispered to himself.

Waiting just inside the open door, just far enough back to not be readily seen, Savage took his position. Soon a unicorn, Swift Shield he remembered, stepped in front of the doorway. Swift Shield continued scanning further down the narrow hallway before noticing what was right next to him. Savage slapped him with the flat part of the shovel, then drove him into the opposite wall of the hallway, pulling back he used the flat front end of the shovel to remove the unicorns horn. As the unicorn screamed Savage laughed maniacally. Throwing Swift Shield to the ground, he smiled at the guards, then place the blade of the shovel against Swift Shield's knee and used a sharp blow to the back of the shovel blade to perform an amputation. The former Unicorn shrieked in agony only to have Savage silence the crippled guard with a Hoof to the temple. Still smiling upon the guards he lifted Swift Shield up with his free hand and shouted out to the panic paralyzed guards.

"Here, catch!" He shouted joyously.

Laughing at his joke, Savage threw the dehorned unicorn into the cluster of guards as he charged into the room. Grabbing the stunned Stiff Wind, he spun her around, lifting her off the ground by her wings. The other guards watched in stunned horror as he wish boned her, then kicking her in the center of her vertebrae, sending her airmail to Argent Dagger. They both went down, the crippled ex-pegasi screaming from atop her female comrade. Taking a bite out of one of the wings Savage chewed thoughtfully.

It's been a while since I had meat, and I have always been a fan of chicken. He looked up and saw the last Guard standing.

Savage looked absolutely mortified for a moment, then spoke, Oh, I'm so sorry for being rude. You are my guests and here I am eating. He held the Pegasai wing out to the last Guard standing.

So, Sarge, care for a Bite, it's nice and tender. Or would you prefer a Leg?

Turning Sarge tried to flee out the open doorway, only to be greeted by a wall of red crystal.

”Aww, leaving so soon. You really must stay. The Fun is just beginning” Savage snarled.

Shaking Sarge turned to face the Hybrid before him, his uniform pants stained where he had befouled himself. Sarge watched as the monster before him began to change. The stain of the blood on Savage's coat began to expand, turning the formerly light brown stallion, a dark red. Savage's dark brown mane bleached itself white, as his eyes turned black as pitch. Teeth and Fingernails fell to the floor, replaced by fangs and talons respectively. Savage let loose a triumphant howl as for the first time since kindergarten he was allowed to take his true form.

Ah, it feels so good to finally walk around as myself, not that drab boring Jack Trades persona.
Tell me all of you, and give me your honest opinion, don't I look so much better? Smiling nastily at his victims, Savage posed. Crying and low moans of pain were all that were heard.

"Oh, You are All So kind, but I do believe Sarge it is time for a few party games, so please take a seat"

A red spike shot from the wall behind Sarge and embedded itself into the base of his neck. Savage watched as the Earth pony fell, paralyzed permanently from the neck down. Walking over to Sarge, Savage force fed the pegasi wing to him.

"There, now isn't that delicious. It's the perfect age, not too tender, but hasn't gotten too tough and stringy yet. I wish I had more time to prepare. I can do so much better than raw. For instance there are quite a few marinades that I enjoy that I know that all of you would absolutely love!"

As Sarge gulped down the last of the grisly meal Savage turned to the guard pinned by her comrade.

"Ah, another Pegasus! But, don't worry dear, I have another use in mind for you."

A gleam in his eye, Savage stalked towards the last unharmed member of the squad that had come to kill him. Terrified beyond belief the pegasi mare tried to retreat as he advanced, but was unable as the weight of her comrade was to much to get out from under. Kneeling down next to the panicking mare, Savage pressed one finger to the center of her forehead, a red glow flowing down into her head. Her mouth fell open in a silent scream as Savage systematically removed all thought, all free will. Turning her into his doll, to be used for his purpose.

Standing, Savage turned to the rest of them, extending his hands in a grand gesture he announced to them all and through them the world.

"This world wanted a Villain. This final act has proven it. Jack Trades has died. I am the one that killed him. All others not involved with my retrieving Alla Round shall be given a chance to step aside and stay out of my way. If not then they shall be broken in mind or broken in body, some will even be turned for my purpose. I am the one that chooses and all those that actively seek to harm Alla and her family will know death most painful. Savage Grimm has arisen, remember, this is what all of you have chosen. The Monster you wanted is the Monster you shall have."

Pulling the crippled pegasi off his new Doll, "Get to your knees, Toy" He commanded.

The Pegasi mare once known as Argent Dagger, now only Toy got to her knees, gleefully awaiting her master's orders, eager to please him in any way she could. With a horrible grin at his new playthings enthusiasm, Savage dropped his pants and informed Toy of her new purpose.

"Now, then be a good Toy and ease my stress."

Understanding perfectly, Toy gladly did her master's bidding.