Chapter 4: It’s like war all over again

(Daniel POV)

I honestly have no idea where the three were taking me, but I have a hunch it was somewhere where they can help me be able to connect with them easier. I was still upset with the two hybrids. If you don't remember, they got into some crazy ass fight, I tried to stop it, but they hurt and tossed me aside. I honestly don't know what goes on in their heads, but they have some issues to work out. It has been four hours of walking. The dirt road was calm and peaceful. Night has previously fallen during our walk. The light from the moon was far brighter than what I'm usually used to. Not only that, the night sky was dazzled by thousands of visible stars. It was by far the most beautiful sight I ever witnessed. Guess much of this world has beauty beyond our own.

“Hieq?” the wolf walked up to me and passed me a cup of water. I nodded in thanks before I gulped the fresh cool liquid down and sighed in relief. The walk was a bit of a pain, but this reminded me of my time during the Iraq war. Yeah I was a part of that war for six years so it was better than having one eye open and 100 F (37.77 C) degree heat. I became part of the war back in 2005, which was two years late when the war started with the United states against Iraq. I will tell you, the war was never a dull moment. When you are repairing vehicles in the MOS 3521, you're always on your feet. The wolf stopped and held a paw up. “Hy ba gue ta gul biolm.” He spoke.

The pink girl set down the bag she carried for the whole trip as she and the purple one started pulling out tents, cooking utensils and such. I guess he said we’ll be making camp tonight. While the Pink one was setting up tents and the purple one starting a fire, I kinda felt like a third wheel since I was part of this group. What should I do? I guess I could do guard duty until otherwise. While the three set up camp, I took a few steps out of the bound of the small camp and began walking along the border. Nothing stange, just bird chirping and insects buzzing in the night sky.

(No POV)

Seventy four and the girls finished up setting camp while they ate with some of the rations they brought. They took some glances back at Daniel doing patrols around the camp.

“Guard duty, well we will take shifts.” Purple said. “I’m so proud of him.”

“You still know he’s still upset at you two.” Seventy-four implied.

“I know but i will be a better mother.” she said as her tail wiggle fast.

The blonde wolf saw Pink grinning a bit and spoke. “Piiiink.” He warned.

“Awww, you're no fun Wolfy.” She pouted.

“Pink listen to me, I know you want to do jokes but, not now or would you like to not have cuddles for a few more weeks longer?”

“Oh...okay.” She pouted. He smiles and pecks her cheek, making her smile and blush. He scooted closer.

“Besides you're still my wife after all.” he said as he jumped up and kissed her check. Pink cooed before grabbing him and cupping his cheeks and planted a full on kiss on the lips. Purple smiled at them before she got up and walked out of the camp towards Daniel.

“Hello sweetie.” Daniel looked to her and nodded before looking into the darkness of the woods. She walked up to him and hugged him from behind. “I know you can’t understand me but you're my shining boy.” She felt him gently pat her arm and nod. She turned him around and played with his hair as she cup his cheek looking over him to see if he was still hurt. He gave an awkward look and pulled back a bit and held a hand up with a soft smile of assurance. She nods before hugging him tightly which made him eep in surprise. She giggled and pecked his cheek, which got a blush on him. They heard more chuckling and giggles before Seventy-four and Pink quickly entered a tent. Purple didn’t say anything as she just stared at Daniel.

The human boy gave her a pat on the shoulder and pointed to a tent. She nods as she carries him to the tent. The human blinks in surprise when she sets him down. He shook his head and pointed to her and then the tent. He points to himself and back where he stood and motioned him marching. She only smiles and hugs him.

“I know you want to play soldier my dear but you're too young.” she chuckled and held him close to her to where he could hear her chest beat twice per thump. She pulled Daniel into the tent before laying him upon the sleeping bag and laid with him.

(Daniel POV)

Sigh, guess she's not gonna let me on my patrol in the camp. Many things would be so much easier if I can understand them and speak to them. her tail coil around my arm as she lay down next to me and kissed my head.

“Mgh aub.” she cood. I guess she said good night or love you. My cheeks burned a bit. This is still pretty weird...but I will admit it feels a little nice. I nodded before rating my head on the pillow. Last thing I saw was her smile before it all faded to darkness.

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(No POV)

The sun slowly rose while the moon set. Birds emerging from their nests and chirping in the air.

Inside one of the tents, Seventy four and Pink slept. Both held each other tightly in their sleep before they both opened their eyes and yawned.

“Mmmm...morning Wolfy.~” Pink cooed.

“Morning Pink, how was your rest?” he asked, stretching a bit.

“It was great. Always with you.” She could and hugged him from behind. She planted soft kisses on his neck while her paw hand traced his chest. Seventy four shuddered with a soft groan. Pink caught on with it and purred. “Someone’s enjoying himself.~~”

“You know I love being scratched their.” he chuckled.

“I know other places.~~” She purred before cupping his cheek. Both smiled and managed a deep kiss, moaning while their tongues danced. Pink's hands slipped under Seventy fours shirt as he started grabbing her ass. However, their advances were cut short.

“SISTER! SEVENTY-FOUR!!!” They heard purple scream in panic. They jump and rush out of the tent and over to her with weapons in hand. Purple was in a state of panic while gripping her head.

“What happened?” Pink asked.

“My little cub! He’s gone!” Purple spoke frantically.

“What? But why would he disappear?”

“I dont know!”

“Wasn't he on watch duty?”

“No, I brought him to my tent.”

“Then who was on guard duty!?”

“I dont know!”

“Purple you know he was on guard duty!”

“I just wanted him to sleep well okay!?”

“GIRLS!” Seventy four shouted as they turned to him a few inches away from them. “Will you stop arguing and look at what I found.” They approached and kneeled to what he saw. “...footprints. And by the amount of them, a lot….someone kidnapped him.”

“NO! MY CUBBY RUBBY!” The purple hybrid cried while falling to her knees.

Pink kneeled and held her loose. “Shhhhh, we’ll find him.”

Seventy-four stood up and followed the path of prints out. “Whoever took him went pretty far. Come on, let's pack up and find him.” They all nodded as purple was shaking like a leaf.

“I will get my son back.” she said to herself gripping her hammer in her left hand.

(Daniel POV)

I groaned while awakening. I wasn't lying anymore...more like standing bound by my wrists above.

My eyes still blurred as I opened them. The blurry was getting more and more clear before I saw where I was. I was not in the tent. I seem to be in a cell chamber. Iron chains bound to my wrists above me. Where the fuck am I? Uh great, I got kidnapped. Fuck! I should have been more strict with that woman! I began yanking and pulling to break free from my prison.

“Ngh! Ome on….com on…” I ground and growled. I heard the cell door open up. Looking forward I blinked. Entering were dark skinned human-like beings wearing purple an black armor that looked menacing. They had pointy ears as well. The ears….it reminded me of elves. The armored elves stepped back and kneeled as an elf woman entered.

She had long flowing black hair that went down to her hips. She wore a purple dress that poorly hid her body. She had the straps and leggings on with the top part holding onto her large cleavage. She also had a silver crown on her head while holding a staff. Who he fuck are these guys?

(No POV)

Upon entering, the woman smirked at Daniel. “Ah, finally awake you are.” she noticed him looking her over. Her cheeks burned before she slapped him. “How dear you stare at me like t-”

“THEN YOU SHOULD BE DRESSING LIKE A SLUT!” She heard another voice behind her. She looked behind her and saw one of her sisters. She had dark skin, long white hair tied in pigtails as well and wore lather and metal armor, but had a large chest component. “I swear Zina, you only wear like that to make excuses to hit or attack someone.”

“I DO NOT, SINA! By exposing myself more out, the dark magic that flows in us can be released far stronger than normal!”

“Riiiiight.”

Zina growled before turning to Daniel. “Alright, who are you?” Daniel glared at them before looking away.

“Looks like he won't cooperate.” Sina spoke before grinning. “Shall we give him some...motivation, sister?” she nodded as she walked over to the boy and poke him with a wooden stick hard.

“TALK!” Daniel only glared, not saying a word. She poke him again harder this time. Said human gave her a threatening glare and looked away.

“Sister, are you good at Psionic? Sina asked.

“No, but I am good with this.” Zina smirked before her hand crackled with electricity. She threw her hand out as lightning blasted upon Daniel’s body. Said boy screamed in pain while thrashing by the intensity of the electricity.

“Talk or this will get worse!” she raised the density higher as the poor boy roared in agony.

Sina watched in marvel while grinning. “Quite resistive…” Zina finally stopped as Daniel steamed by the energy. He panted heavily and shook while streams of electricity crackled around his body.

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(No POV)

The group of three followed the tracks looking around for any of them, after an hour of searching they found a large camp, they hid behind some trees and bushes with some elf soldiers patrolling.

“So how do we do this stealth or all in?” Seventy-four asked his group.

“We go all in.” Purple snarled and was about to charge before Pink grabbed her shoulder.

“Sis, no. We're up against Dark Elves. They are masters of dark magic and use of weaponry. We’ll be dead before we can pass the patrol.”

“I could disguise myself as an old man wondering where he is?” Seventy-four asked.

“From the look of it, they might shoot on sight to one who isn’t their kind.”

“We don’t know that Pink. we need to plan this out, one wrong move can get Purple son..you know.” he said as Purple lowered her head.

“Best choice we got is stealth. Let's get him out during nightfall.” Pink suggested.

“Alright, I take first watch.” Seventy four nodded.

All the while, Pulp looked ahead to the dark elf camp with a frown. “Hang in there honey. Mommy’s coming…”

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“Gaaaaaaaaaaah!” Daniel cried out while the dark elf sisters continued to tortured him.

“Are you going to talk now?” Zina asked as she didn’t want to kill him. Daniel panted with shaky breaths while gritting his teeth.

“Hm, still won't talk.” Sina grinned. “Impressive willpower to resist.”

“Will we have to go nail pulling?” Zina asked.

“Perhapes.” Both grabbed one of Daniels' hands and gripped one of his fingernails. They started pulling as the boy cried out, feeling the nail starting to slowly be pulled off.

“My ladies.” Spoke a soldier that approached. Both stopped in time before the nail would come off.

“What is it?” Zina asked with a glare.

“We finished searching his bag. Nothing worth keeping, but…” He held up the sheath of Daniel's sword. “This sword…”

“Nothing else?” Sina asked.

“No, but look at the blade.” Both grew curious before Zina took it and unsheathed it. Upon seeing the blade gleaming in the light, both gasped in shock.

“Sister….” Sina spoke in surprise. “This sword...it’s…”

“The ancient sword…” Zina replied. A smirk slowly formed on their faces. “At long last...the key to awakening our master.”

“He will finally come.” Sina smirked with glee. They turned to Daniel. “How ironic for this male to hold the key. What should we do with him?”

“We will keep him for now. He might be of some good use to us.”

“Now that we have the key, we shall celebrate.”

“Agreed, sister.” Both laughed like they won a battle before they left the cell room as the guards followed. They shut and locked the cell behind them.

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(Daniel POV)

I was happy they were gone, though I did have some first and second degrees burns which sting like a bitch. Matters worse they got my old man’s blade. They seemed excited when they held it. Did they know about it? I tried to stand up, but the burn marks on my leg and arms tore open. I cried out in sheer agony of the pain. Fuck my life this is like th Iraq war all over again. While having some control over the pain, I ripped off my burn shirt and wrapped it on my wounds from my arms and legs. Hurst like a fucking bitch. I can only hope that those three are looking for me.

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(The group)

Hours passed by as the sun was setting. The trio waiting saw this as the chance to help daniel. “It’s night time guys...so who is going with me to take out the guards?” Seventy four asked.

“I will.” Pink replied. “Purple, get your son, and stay out of sight.” Purple nodded as she kept close.

“So Pink, how are we going to take out the guards?

“Look.” She pointed at the two guards to turn and walk opposite directions. “When they pass by and turn like that, that's when we go behind them and snap their necks.”

“You snap the neck I got a better idea for mine.” he smirked evilly. They waited for the moment to strike. When the two turned and walked off, they took their chances. Pink stealthy walked up...and the guard forze as he felt her chest first, she blushed at this but quickly grabbed his head and snapped his neck before he could and said anything.

Seventy-four kick the guard to the ground and covered it’s mouth as the elf tried to fight back, he grab his arm with his paw and using his healing magic, the elf bone marrow started to make too many red blood cells, the excess cells thicken his blood, slowing its flow, as blood clots formed in his veins, the other was his hair and bread start to grow insane fast to few inches per second. Seventy-four let go as his paw was covered in saliva.

“...gross.” he groaned and wiped his paw on the cloak. With the two guards out of the picture, they moved forward. They heard laughter and chatter up ahead near one of the bonfires. They saw the sisters feasting with their fellow followers. “Looks like they're distracted. This is our chance to free him.”

“Wait, look.” Purple pointed and they saw the sword between the two dark elves. “They got his sword.”

“Okay looks like we’ll have to alter our plans.” Seventy four whispered. “Purple, stick to yours and find your son. Pink, you and I will get his sword without drawing attention.”

“So we should kill them too?” Pink asked as Purple slipped away from the group.

“No, if we kill one, the others will be alarmed and call for the others in the camp.” He whispered. “We have to get the sword without them noticing.”

“And if we do get the sword they will still sound the alarm, sending out hunting parties for us.”

“Not if they don't see us. Just follow my lead.”

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Purple searched through the camps which were empty of the dark elves. Many of which were at other bonfires celebrating as well.

“Where are you sweetie..please be safe.” she said to herself as she ran through the camp. She heard a voice..her son's voice. The sounds of groans and whimpers of pain. She quickly followed the source and found a hut, inside it was a stone cell. She opened the door and found Daniel wrapped in his shirt for his arms and legs. She ran over to him before dropping to her knees and pulled out a red healing potion. Uncorking it, she forced him to drink it, which made him gag like hell. He barely got a few gulps down while gritting his teeth, the potion doing some work of the burns while he was trying to keep himself from screaming out in agony. After she forces another potion down his throat she watches his burns healed as he looks up at her with shock in his eyes.

Purple gave an assuring smile before gripping the chain wrists and snapped them off. He breathed while rubbing his sore wrists. She then hugged him after he saw her crying against his shoulder. He felt her concern and sadness before embracing her back while patting her back.

“I will kill them all for you, No one will hurt my son and get away with it.” she said in rage as Daniel saw her veins looking like they were about to pop. She was about to rush out of the cell before Daniel gripped her hand. She stops and looks back at him with a worried look on her face.

“You can’t walk?” he didn't understand what she said before an explosion went off outside and screams were heard. Purple and Danile ran out of the cell and saw fire spreading and other dark elves yelling in confusion. They saw Pink and Seventy four run up to them with Daniels sword in hand. “What the hell happened?”

“An elf grabbed Pinks chest when he didn’t expect it while we tried to grab the sword.” Seventy four explained.

“I fucking stomp on his balls for touching my girls!” She said in rage as her face was beaming red with anger.

“THERE THEY ARE!” A voice shouted as a dozen elves in armor ran forward with their weapons drawn, some swords, spears and shocking to Daniel, guns from pistols, assault rifles, shotguns and other weapons he knows about.

“How the fuck do they have guns?!” Seventy-four as he hit one with his magic killing that elf.

“Worry later! Let's go!” Pink yelled as they ran in the opposite direction.

“Don't let them escape! Kill them!” The voice of ZIna screamed. The ones with pistols and assault rifles opened fire. Bullets rained down on them as the four dove over a rock for cover. Their covers were being chip aparted fast.

“Pink I need an orb of doom!”

“That will kill us in the process if I do this wrong!”

“GIVE ME IT! IT BETTER THEN BEING TAKEN BY THESE KNIFE EARS BASTARDS!”

Daniel noticed when Pink opened the bag, she too carried a pistol and what looked like the M67 grenade but was bigger and dark blue. Before the three furies would react, Daniel grabbed the pistol from the bag.

“No, what are you-!?” Purple started before Daniel stood up and fired the pistol, which resulted in killing two elves in centermass and ducking down. He got back up and fired again, missing a few times before a bullet graced his check which made him duck.

“Wha…?” Seventy-four blinked. “He..knows how to use it?” He shook his head to focus as he tossed the Orb as it hit an unlucky bastard in the head as it hit the ground as it formed a shield around a squad of them, they tried to hit it or rush out but they were stuck in there. Daniel looked to them and motioned a hand out behind them to retreat further back to the camp. They nodded, giving off fire as the Orb of doom started to shrink, the elfs started to freak out, until it grew so tiny that their bones snapped, making them scream until they were so tiny. The sphere released, as there where nothing left but a pile of red mush.

(Daniel POV)

I honestly don't know how or why but it's crazy and lucky they have guns. Least it's something I know how to work with. Surprised they also know the hand motions. I think they might have army experience or something. The four of us rushed deeper in camp before I caught my eye on something. Black motorcycles. Perfect. I whistled to them which they stopped. I pointed out the cycles nearby and ran to them. They looked at me confused as the wolf took a bullet to the ear making him scream in pain. I looked back and saw some of the elves approaching. I growled and fired the pistol I got at them while the purple hybrid was all over them. The pink one was bringing him over while trying to heal his wound. The purple one pulled out a pistol herself and fired a few rounds, these were different though. Upon hitting them crystal like substances spiked out from their bodies as they fell, blood seeping.

I grabbed one of the motorcycles and looked over it. It looked to be in good condition. It seems to run. I whistled to the three as they ran to me. The pink hopped on one as the wolf jumped behind her. The purple one got in the seat behind me as I started up the engines.

I saw the wolf throw one of the orbs as I jet us out of there with the two following behind me. The orb bhind exploded on impact as it took out the other cycles. Good call on his end. Now they can't follow us.

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The elf sisters came to the scene of the fire and damage. One of the soldiers approached them with a worried look. “Miladies….they got away...and have the sword.” Zina scowled before twisting her hand as the soldier's head snapped all the way back as he fell.

“We have to retrieve the sword before those bastards know it's here too.” Sina stated.

“I know…” Zina agreed she turned to the others who stood attention while trembling by the density of her anger. “GO! GET THAT SWORD AND KILL THEM BRING ME THEIR CORPSE!” they saluted quickly and ran after them. Zina scowled. “This is not over you damn creature.”

Author's Note

There you go, everyone! Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Yes, there are weapons like Guns in Equestria. Cosmic and I decide to add them in since the ponies were living too much in the stone age. we knew they can advance far more with magic and the right gears. so we added weapons advance technology a bit and so on. The next chapter is what you all waited for. They finally meet Zecora and follow by meeting the other ponies. Hope you guys are excited about that. :)

Again, thank you all so much for your support on the remastered. this is getting good. See you all next time! :D