The Lonely Mercenary
My day in Canterlot. Part Two.
Previous ChapterNext ChapterGlass shatters around me as I drop to the ground. I got up fast as the guards outside ran towards me. "Halt!" They both yelled. I took off running as the guards from inside came out, weapons drawn. I ran through the courtyard, getting the attention of even more guards.
'Where should I go?' I tried to think fast as more guards took off after me. I rounded a corner, running into another guard. As we hit he flew back with me on top of him. Him, me, and his partner were shocked to say the least. "Um...excuse me?" I say as I got off.
He was going to respond but was cut off by the other guards turning the corner. "Halt!" They all yelled. The guard I ran into went for his sword. Before he could draw it I span around him and grabbed him in a hold. "Sorry about this mate." I whispered to him.
I reared up, and kicked him into the line of guards. He flew into them with more force then I meant. As some guards got pushed over I turned around and ran inside the castle. The halls were clean and empty. My hooves made loud noises as I ran down the never ending hallway. I took a sharp left when I saw the guards enter the hall. I ran towards a door at the end of the hall, it had a justice scale on it.
As I got close, the door opened and two guards came out. I skidded to a stop and quickly turned around to start running again. Before I took off, the group of guards that were pursuing me were in the hall. "In the name of Celestia, HALT!!" One screams as the others pant heavily. I quickly ran directly at them, at the very last moment, I jumped in the air and pumped my wings to propel me past them.
I hit the ground running and took a left down the previous hall. They still gave chase, but I could see that they were exhausted. They started to lag behind some, so I took another left, blowing past more guards. I didn't run that far before I took yet another left. "Halt!" I hear behind me as the new guards take chase ahead of the tired group.
I booked it down the hall and burst through the door. I found myself outside, at a very familiar spot. The guards behind me caught up, so I ran to the door in front of me. Once inside, I was greeted by spears. I turned around only to find swords in my face. "Halt Dammit!"
I was now breathing heavily. I looked between all the guards. 'Four right now. At least eight more should catch up soon.' I heard hoofsteps behind me. I swung my head around to find Celestia glaring at me. I smiled and gave a small chuckle. "Hello Princess. Nice day for tea isn't it?" She didn't say anything. Just kept staring with those hate filled eyes.
"Is this what it feels like to finally catch you?" She asked. "Because, I always thought that it would be... I don't know, more fulfilling?" I shook my head at her. "It would, if you actually caught me. I've had my fun for now. You know all to well, I could of escaped if I really wanted to."
"Then why didn't you?"
"Told you, Tea. You, me, Arcus and Luna. Talk about old times, look toward the future." Still glaring death daggers of doom into my soul. Celestia gave a small sigh and smiled. "Very well. I'll clear my afternoon and let Luna know. But until then, you can wait in the dungeon. I will celebrate this capture, like it was a real one. Take him away please."
With that order, the guards around me pushed me towards the other side of the room and out the door. I was pushed through the halls, and all the way into the slightly big cell. When they locked the door and left, I let out a small sigh. "I'll give you this victory Tia. Goddess knows you deserve one over me." I laid on the bed and found sleep easily.
'Octavia has been practicing her Cello all day.' Vinyl thought, a frown forming on her face. With a heavy sigh that went unheard, she got up and went downstairs. It was busy as usual, the Element sisters ran around taking and filling orders. While Element himself, stood at the bar, tending to those who sat there.
She walked up to Element, "Hey El, Imma grab a cider." The Stallion began to nod but quickly shook his head. "Actually Vinyl, can you give us a hand? It's really busy right now, and it's only going to get worse. I would appreciate the help."
Vinyl had an annoyed look on her face, but nodded anyway. Element asked for Octavia and Vinyls help with the customers every now and then when it got busy. Octavia never seemed to mind, but Vinyl was terrible at waiting on Ponies. Regardless, she turned around and walked to a Pony that just came in.
"Welcome to Elementals, what can I get for you?" She said with a smile.....
The hours ticked by, and more Ponies came in to Elementals. Octavia was helping Element make drinks, while Vinyl and the sisters were getting orders.
The doors opened yet again and a group of Ponies came in. "Welcome to Elementals, take a seat, I'll be with you in a moment!" Vinyl yelled over the crowed.
"Ok, so that's three ciders, one Element special, and four Dinner specials?" The group at the table nodded. "Alright, just a moment please." Vinyl trotted over to the bar and placed the order. Turning around, she scanned the sea of drinking Ponies for the group that just came in. Spotting them, she trotted over.
"Sorry for the wait, what can I get..." Vinyls eyes widened with fear, her ears went back, and she took a step back.
The table of Pegasus in front of her just smiled. The one in the middle, the biggest one, spoke first. "You can fetch Black Foxx for me." His mile grew even larger as the others laughed.
"Steel...Wing..." She took another step back as they drew weapons. "ELEMENT!!!" She yelled closing her eyes and blasting one of the Pegasus with magic.
I was awoken from my nap by a guard yelling at me. "Get up! The Princess would like to see you." I sat up and stretched. Getting multiple satisfying pops and cracks. I got out of bed and waited for him to open the door. When he did, he came in and put magical binds on my wings and hooves. He then decided to push me, I stumbled with my restraints and fell to the floor.
"Really?" I deadpanned. "Jackass..."
We made our way through the castle with complete silence. I looked up to what could only be described as a never ending spiral of stairs. My ears went back and I gave a soft grunt of disapproval. We climbed the stair case and eventually came to a large door.
He straightened up and knocked firmly on it. The door was encased by a warm golden glow, and slowly opened. We walked in to find the Princesses, and Arcus, sitting at a table.
"Ma'am, the prisoner Black Foxx as requested." He yelled saluting Celestia.
"Thank you Shining, you may take your leave." Her face stayed her stoic appearance.
"Ma'am?"
"It's alright Captain. Your dismissed."
He looked like he wanted to protest, but instead he snapped a quick salute and walked out. The door gleaned its warm golden color and closed behind him.
My magical restraints disappeared, causing me to stretch out my wings. A loud pop came from the joint of my right wing, I winced at the slight pain. "Are you alright bro?" Arcus asked, concern in his voice.
"Yeah." I said with a few flaps of my wings. "You know, for being on Equestrias top ten most wanted, I'm surprised that I'm not left to rot in my cell for all eternity." I sat down in the seat at Celestias side.
"If it were up to me Foxx, you would be." Celestia said with her usual stoic expression. "But, seeing as both Luna and Arcus trust you. They have made me give you a second chance." She narrowed her eyes at Luna, who in turn just smiled back.
I grabbed the cup of tea in front of me and took a sip. "This is really good tea Tia."
Author's Note
You know....I've been working on this forever. And I'm sorry but....I can't write this anymore. I don't know how many of you actually liked this, but I thank you for reading and giving me a chance. Life has been a hellish nightmare the past few months, and I've lost all interest in this story. I intended for Foxx to find the Inn burned down, and the Element family dead, with Vinyl and Octavia gone. Do do some shit, find them, fight Steel Wing, save the girls and live happily with them. And again, I'm sorry I can't finish it...I hate it when stories I like get dropped, and here I am dropping mine...Thanks again for reading up 'till now. Maybe my next story, if I can get the motivation to write another, will be better than this one.
If I can find my Motivation again, I'll Finish this story.
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