PonyHammer: Night Lord

by Diamondkz

Action one: The talent for murder: Chapter Four

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Of course, we were not going to fight. I don’t think he would be so arrogant. Especially after such a failure.

This is more than reasonable. Of course, I can incline them to an adventure... But then it will continue in a sufficiently frequent manner so that the whole company cracks at the seams, unless, of course, I bear the punishment and admit my guilt... What I do not even from harm.

A sudden roar stopped DeathMark, and I realized that I was annoyed a little more than usual. Or is it a concern?

I blinked, and the unicorn looked accusingly into my eyes. He was definitely on the side of Radar in this, but I was also on the side of Radar.

His eyes are dulled - with him this happens when he thinks he was wrong.

It seems that he bit his tongue, because it was because of me and my predictions that we ended up in such a croup.

And good. About this you need to forget everything except me.

***

Our apothecary was once a scientist in the field of science, which is now called "biomancia". However, I decided to quit it after... As he was sentenced to life imprisonment and practicing for illegal experiments and making narcotic dust from the horns of unicorns. Getting him out of prison was another matter; in fact, we could only do this by promising him an amnesty, and I had to agree between times that he himself was dependent on this dust, and, given our specific actions, some may share with him sawed off horns. True, no one would give up the trophy so easily, because “field medicine” was preferable for him. I hope that the new captain will keep him from the fact that he will plant the whole company on the "Northern Dust".
However, at the entrance I was met by several servants, who hastily moved carts with supplies of various kinds. It seems that he was not in the mood to work, since he decided to put so many capsules in with a regeneration stimulator. Inside, work was in full swing, there were about thirty ponies in a state close to critical, but the stasis dream left them alive. Radar was not visible, while SkullRiver was engaged in reporting; the pen he wrote cracked from the way he squeezed his hoof, and his servant hastily left us to look for a new one.

A hoof kick on the table just screamed about his nervousness and tension.

I switched the vox-earphone and called Ebony.

In his eyes I clearly saw anger that I ignored the first request. However, he instantly put on his set of medical equipment and at the same time took the nartetium.

I, frankly, did not understand what was happening. Why do I have to look for the Radar and solve all these problems just to get what I need? It’s probably my fault that I can’t just call him as before. Still, the Master Signal stood just above my rank. Or maybe Flower is trying to piss me off. The last, so far, it turns out.

It was bad, but will have to figure out later. The main thing is that HotRod is not injured ... He was one of the few Ultraponi who could be considered soldiers.
Finding the Radar was not difficult for someone who knows exactly where the Scull River is. He was without armor and lay in a pool of water with a bottle of Northern Dust. It seems that he diluted it notably, although, it seems, I understood what Scull meant by the word "drowns."
In general, what happened with the radar is not news. Many from the beginning of the war began to roll up personal dirge after the loss of loved ones or comrades. The Star Wolves built this into the cult of the Lone Wolf, as an example. However, how did Radar manage to get to taking drugs? Always considered him a fighter for the rights of workers with the burden of overthrowing the system of the noble houses of our people. He was just sentenced for a pirate radio station. You could say it was probably easier to get him out of jail than seventy percent of our company. Idealist, but, in general, adequate.
"Stokes" sadness in drugs.

His voice was withered; he seemed to be taking a real drink that dried his throat. Scull managed to increase the effect of this drug, so that he even went through our physiology, although, as a rule, it dries up to a state of complete hoarseness, so I think he is still far from it.

With difficulty he shouted, and I reduced the sensitivity of the sound in the range of his voice through the inner ear. I do not like harsh noisy noises.
What was more important is that Radar has returned to its name, while vehemently demanding to call it real. A clear sign of faded morale among those who decided to change their name to the time of the formation of the thunderous pony.

He was still lying, so I had to lift him by the scruff of his neck and throw him into a corner, so that he would at least look into my eyes, and not into a basin of water. He was short of breath. For a second it seemed to me that he would reach back to the water, however, he resisted and simply bore me with his eyes.
- Well, Radar, and now, please, remind you, what have we taught for so long?

A simple oath that once led me to this path and which, perhaps, helped some others. He shook his head.

So it took about a minute. A minute of silence, during which I grabbed his data-slate to my own, under the base of my left hoof.

Guilt can be understood. Especially if he did not have time to establish a connection. His mare NightGlider was in the Fifth Claw, "Night Raptors". Very vulnerable branch - for their sharpness and impulsivity, they always had to be kept on a short leash.

Now I had to help him. Otherwise we will also lose him, I am afraid to imagine the scale of the drop in morale, even if Radar was one step away from rehabilitation.

And DesMark without the support of someone else was dared because of the error of the Radar... Something is wrong.

It is clear what the problem was - without communication, it divided everyone, and the storm also suppresses all our equipment. In the name of the moon, someone had to explain to me, and explain clearly, why the diamond dog technique does not stall.

He looked up. And I saw this tiredness and pain.

So that's what happened ... On the other side of opinion. Well, you will need to take into account.

Pure anger and thirst for blood.

Let him drown himself further if he wants. I will not rent it, not now. Not now, when it can be useful to the company.

***

The next morning, I felt better than usual. This time the nightmares were from what I prefer: corpses torn to pieces, lying in the mud and buried in the sand and thickets of “poisonous jokes”. True, I did not like what they did to the body of Fleur - it was just disgusting.
In any case, it was necessary to discuss the alignment of forces, the possibilities and, more importantly, the Trade Union.
We gathered again at Fleur. Before that, I managed to find out that NightmarKrieg will help me and will do everything to ensure that his “Predeathors” are ready. I reported this first to Fleur. Soarin had no ground equipment at all and he was not so important.

I cannot agree with Soarin about the “innocence”, however, now it is better to keep mum, considering that I repainted my armor in the morning with the usual colors, anticipating the fight.

The rest was too much to mark this point; The report contained only approximate data on the number of small equipment and the dogs themselves. But the numbers still did not inspire joy. We had one and a half companies from the force: a company of Soarin, four divisions, counting the Equus Blades, and, possibly, one tank squadron from Krieg.

He had two “Thunderhoof” and about a dozen “Storm Ravens”, four “Storm Eagles” and about fifteen “Stormclaws”, the number of smaller “Land Spiders” was out of the question. This is a crushing air force, not to mention how his company jumps into battle on the move. To some extent, we copy their tactics, but do not rely only on aviation. I am worried about something else, and by the way Fleur looked at him, I understood that she was thinking about the same thing.

It doesn't seem like my words made him think. He continued to look at me like an idiot, waiting for me to agree with him.

The voice of reason came from Fleur; I don’t know if she was interested in clearing our quarrels, but we haven’t left her any choice.

They turned on me. Did they expect me to say something?

This is possible ... However, I personally do not like this option.

And he knows that I am a specialist in this. Fleur was silent all the discussion.

***

Every time the sun goes down, forces come to us. Whether it is the stars, or the moon itself favors us - it does not matter. What matters is that we are dressed at midnight.
The engines of the cars were buzzing with anger, Krieg said they want to return their brothers. I can only believe his word, because I will not go in a sturdy tank hull. I do not need it.
- Anything inspiring word, brother?
Skykill was better than me and also knew how to inspire fear, especially when he whispered in his truly serpentine voice from behind. And in general, for the librarian, he was sometimes ... too calm.
- You should go heading the attack, you know that? If you were a unicorn, you would look perfect on a historical fresco.
I was grateful to him for these cars. As he himself said: “Do not worry, I will take it upon myself”. I do not know what he could “take”, but I did not like it.
Many did not distinguish us when we were foals. It is just that “bright” SkyKilla and “dark” Valdes, and even now, with all the changes, this has not changed, except that it began to look a bit more like a filly - more refined and graceful.
The way he calls for his inner source of magic was felt in the air by the strange smell of ozone and was given away by dry mouth.
We have already seen dogs - they set up camp, and even from here you could see the lights of their welding machines. They were actively engaged in the repair of damaged equipment in open areas. To their misfortune, the land between Las Pegasus and the Eternal Forest was divided by a huge plain with virtually no hills... a favorite territory of the Sky Scars. The clouds that covered them moved at natural speed. After the storm of Chaos, the wind seems to have risen strongly ... we will not be noticed exactly until the last moment.
- I have neither the right nor the ability to lead them. Better say what happened during our attack?
He caught up with me on the other side of the twin lascannons of our “Predator”.
- They have a sorcerer ... be careful, my brother. Victory or death.
- This cry is silent, SkyKilla.
I heard the sound of charging our machine gun condenser. We opened wings and scattered in different directions. He will escort Krieg and his cars, but I must join Fleur and her Blades.
- We are the heirs of Equestria! Death to her enemies!
This was the first thing I heard on her vox channel. At the same time, a volley of our cars sounded. The view of massive laser beams that cut through the night could have blinded, and the subsequent explosion could stun. The first volley issued us, and the battle horn made an accompaniment to the updated charging sound. The fires flared up stronger, and even from here I heard how the engines of their cars started to work. As small bikes and other personal cars took the lead and opened fire on us indiscriminately. Considering that we will not soon enter the affected area, and you can dodge their slow-moving missiles at this distance with just one turn ... but there were too many of them. Even if on the ground, at the will of the Moon itself, there appeared an assault detachment that would cut gun crews a hundred at a time, it would have helped us in any way.
One of the Heirs protruded from the hatch and grabbed the assault bolter mounted near the hatch for firing. So did all the machines, including those that the enemy had, joining the general squall of fire. The only difference is that the bolter was a dog's long-range bullet weapon. A few bullets ricocheted or crashed against my helmet and frontal armor. They do not have enough power to effectively pierce at such a distance... But soon I will have to take off, or get into the transport, otherwise I will rub off into powder.
Several missiles flew dangerously close, but our driver justified the name of his legion, maneuvering at high speed with unimaginable grace for such cars... Yes, that's right, they left our equipment without cover. They rush forward. The clouds today are lower than usual, so I hope that these dogs are afraid that the sky may fall on them.
After all, it began when Soarin grabbed the moment.
We needed the whole Soarin company to do this, however, the result was worth it... The total entry of Soarin’s company made a huge gap in the center of this mass of cars, and the motorcyclists joined our attack on the ground on their gravitsiklah. We had superiority in the air due to the destruction of all small aircraft, and we entered into this breach, completely self-confident...

***

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Inside the car there was not enough space, so that the corpses torn from a fragmentation grenade had to be pulled out under fire. I have exactly the hole in the right rear knee and three holes in the right wing. Inside, everything was just as dirty, but I was more interested in the source of energy that fed the battery, the improved Cloud Generator, and... the device next could see through Chaos quite noticeably for me. I hurried to pull it out and provoked a chain reaction to break the generator and threw me back on the tower in the direction of our transport. Heirs gathered around and helped me remove the tower from me.
- Get separated, dangerous source of energy, you need magicians to ensure safety.
- Maybe then leave it in the tower?
- No, he will stay with me.
Despite the fire of battle, the cold that passed through them was palpable. They didn’t trust me.
- In the case of mutation or other traces of danger, I will report immediately.
Geno obviously did not want this, but for some reason he gave the order to further progress, leaving me only a look in my eyes.
- SkyKilla, I need you. Report.
Usually, he does not respond immediately, meanwhile, the battles ended, It is difficult to verify that much time had passed since dusk, before dawn was still far away.
- SkyKilla, report.
- Sergeant, you are not entitled to give orders to a senior librarian.
It seems busy, he is not sharp on the tongue.
- What have you got there?
- I am working on a shaman, and if I tell you how, I will explain to Scars and Heirs what you will do with it.
So for the old? We definitely need to do something, even SkyKilla is not holding back, although it is he who is to blame for what is happening ...
Or me.
- Missiles from the southwest! Shy away.
Southwest? And how? We have suppressed all the points...

***

Fortunately, at that moment everything turned out, the Sky Scars of the master of evasion and speed and from the antediluvian rockets on the thermal trail cost nothing. However, the fact itself was more eloquent of any word. Here something was wrong, we can not be confused with the dogs. Or you need to be a complete degenerate.
We have already finished here, NightmarKrieg and Skykilla left the battlefield and I ... I followed the corpse of the leader, I promised Radar that I would bring my head, I would have to carry the carcass. Fleur and Soarin, as I heard there too, are met by a commander of Las Pegasus who is probably trying to justify himself for his subordinate. However, I love to make mistakes.
Fleur sat on the back of the car, and Soarin periodically kicked the dog unconscious. An escort of griffins stood in front of them, apparently equipped mercenaries, a lot of freestyle symbolism and a few from Las Pegasus, led them like a minotaur, one of those that then stood on guard of the common premises, it is a bit strange.
- You must understand that you attacked the subordinates of Las Pegasus and caused them great damage, as well as dealt a heavy blow to our military force and force us to respond.
Is that so? They say the Beast, too, first tried to compromise, until the Princesses killed him right on top of his huge robot. It was good then. But this does not mean anything good, we destroyed them in time, the smartest quickly put together large hordes and have to use a lot more power. I lifted the corpse and threw it on my back, the problem is that he had a grenade that exploded in contact with the ground, it was worth examining it, it would take a long time to remove the fragments from the armor. Soarin and the mercenaries snatched the weapon and the second even managed to shoot a couple of times before the order was heard “clean”, it’s a pity that now this dog is half scalded with lightning, they have spoiled his skin, the coat will not come out so good if not cleaned.
There was silence in the air for a second when I caught the gaze of the minotaur looking at my symbolism, color and skull.
- Who is this and why does he take his body? As I saw you burn corpses.
- Diamond dogs secrete controversy and then grow, in addition to the old methods of course. We need to burn the corpses or the horde will recover.
Noted Soarin stopping kicking the corpse and turning to me.
- Valdes! Drag to the rest of the corpses!
I noticed Fleur’s agitated eyes, yes, it looks like everything could be worse if they really were one of the mercenary armies ...
- Valdes? Is this your ambassador? And after this you are talking about the world? You look at him!
I'm not sure what it looked like from the outside, but the fact of the mark told me enough to remind that I still look ominous ... but now it was unimportant. I can not give voice.
- Grimaldes, clean up the corpse and collect your squad, the help of the Night Lords was appreciated. Go back to your location.
I hurried to take off, and it seems he wanted to say something in the back, however I was faster, I connected to the Fleur systems to continue listening, and to be distracted from the claws of tearing my heart.
- And what was that?
- Grimaldes and his company are cleaning up. They are masters in this and we usually call them.
- Why did you call him by another name?
- This is his new name, Captain Soarin does not command him and...
Knowing her, she most likely is boring now with his eyes.
- A little tactless, the old name tingles his memory,
- Tell your stories to someone else. Better tell me what to do with you now, you attacked our army.
- A mercenary army, and this will be discussed tomorrow's diplomatic mission.
- You are there too, aren't you? You are a soldier, not a diplomat.
- I'm Heiress. We own everything perfectly.
I do not like to just listen to the dialogue, I can not read emotions as clearly as usual. In any case, most likely we have a problem.
- Okay, get ready, "Equestrians", tomorrow, when you can't justify yourself, I'll deal with you.
Empty threat, I disconnected from the dialogue and landed on the Pegasus group of their army. it looks like they were examining corpses.
Immediately they started and raised their guns, two of the seven fell and the shots came to the ground. I landed a little faster than I wanted. They seemed to be examining one of the cadaver pits.
- Stand!
I stopped and looked at them, they looked like I could devour a look, I love that look.
- What are you doing here?
Their commander stepped forward.
- Yes, yes, friends are looking for whom you seem to have finished, who will now pay me back, hm?
- Your wings are trembling and you can hear it even through power armor.
He jumped back at the same moment and turned around.
- Come on guys, it's not here. and if there is. Then after these bastards nothing.


Author's Note

Still looking for someone who will help me with better design and translation.
Head detained very much and I apologize for this. Hope to get already in plus by estimates.

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