DARK and SILVER: The Revenge of Scourge

Canterlot has had its fair share of villains. In the beginning, it was all about magic, ruling over both worlds and putting people under a hypnotic spell. But… as time went on, it became more and more of a battle… for survival. And now an even greater evil is lurking nearby with one goal in mind. A goal which could threaten the future of mankind.

Secret military facility; 40 miles away from Canterlot City; time: 0100 hours.

Within the military base, many of the soldiers were sound asleep in their bunkers while some of the higher-ranking soldiers stood up during the night shift, patrolling every room.

But several of the best soldiers in the base and several commanding officers were on duty and standing at attention near the gates of the base, as they are placed as security for their new shipment that they are about to receive from the Canterlot Scientific Research Center. They were informed of this delivery about a day ago, and they were given instructions that upon delivery, the ‘package’ is to be moved onto a helicopter that is soon to rendezvous at their base shortly after the package is delivered. And it will take off with the package to an offshore facility that belongs to the CSRC.

They were told that the transfer and delivery will be quick and smooth; but they advise caution with the package. Although the military personnel at the base were not told what the package was, as it was stated to be ‘classified’. So as good soldiers, they didn’t ask anymore questions.

The staff sergeant of the base stood in front of over 2 dozen of his men, standing beside him were two science officials, one male and one female, sent by the CSRC to oversee the transfer.

As they all stood quiet for a while, soon a massive semi-truck pulling a massive trailer soon arrived at the gates of the base. The guards at the gates checked with the driver and checked the outside and under the truck to see if anything’s amiss. The truck itself was white and had a logo of a food company on the side of its trailer. It looked to be a truck for transferring supplies for a supermarket; or perhaps that was intentional to avoid any detection.

After all inspections were made, the guards then went back to their posts and soon opened the gate to allow the transport to enter.

“Alright men! Clear away! Make a path and hold that position!” The staff sergeant informs his men as the truck slowly enters the base.

The troops then stepped off to the side, giving a path for the truck to move further into the base. Once the truck had passed through the gate, the guards then sealed it off after.

As the truck was driving into position, the staff sergeant turned towards the two scientists who kept their eyes on the truck.

"I tell you one thing, this could either make or break humanity as we speak." said the male scientist, adjusting his glasses.

"Like we haven't dealt with this kind of threat before. I wouldn't be surprised if this was just another "solution," to stopping another pointless war." said the female scientist.

Soon the staff sergeant shared words of his own. “Look doctors, while I know better to not ask what you people at the CSRC cook up in your labs. But for the safety of my men, as well as every personnel in this base, I want to know if this won’t be a danger to us all.” he commented.

“I can assure you, staff sergeant. There will be no hazards or any endangerment to anyone in this base. You have our word as members from the CSRC that the safety of every personnel here will not be compromised." the female scientist vowed.

"That's all I need to hear. Now it's time for action," the Staff Sergeant ordered.

"As you wish, sir." the male scientist nodded. With that taken care of, the scientists made their way to the back of the truck, about to open up the back door. The driver unlocks the doors using a special button on the keychain. The scientists then open up the truck to reveal 4 security personnel armed with guns and one of them… holding the package. The package was in a metal carrying case with the "biohazard" symbol on it.

The staff sergeant was a bit perplexed that this small case is what’s causing all this fuss, but he didn’t let it take his guard down, for he knew that if something this small needed this much security, then it must be something dangerous.

The scientist shows their IDs. 2 of the guards confirm they're legit and the 3rd guard with the metal carrying case, hands it over to them.

"Guard this with your life," he said.

"We will." Both scientists nodded. With the package secured, the two scientists then bring it on over to a reinforced safe. They wanna make sure whatever's inside doesn't fall into the wrong hands, hence these extra precautions. The two scientists safely place the package inside the safe and close it up. The code to open the safe is already locked into their memories, so no one can get to it unless it's through them.

"That should do for now. All that's left is to wait for aerial transport to arrive." the female scientist said proudly.

"I agree. The sooner this is out of our hands, the better," said the male scientist.

“The sooner this is out of my base, my men and I can sleep well tonight.” the staff sergeant added his comment.

Within 15 minutes of waiting, the chopper had arrived and was currently hovering over the base about to dock on the bingo field.

As this was occurring, a dark silhouette of a strange figure was overseeing this in one of the guard towers of the base. On the ground next to the figure, was the corpse of the guard that was positioned in this tower, his throat was slit and a large puddle of blood was everywhere on the floor. But the figure paid no heed. His eye was set on another prize.

He then speaks silently to himself, or most likely, he speaks through a com link; saying: “Set the charges.” he said.

Out of the shadows, 4 mysterious soldiers surround the building from outside and plant the 4 EMP charges. Each one was just as powerful as the other.

"All set, boss," one of the troops confirmed via com link.

“Good… Wait for my signal.” The supposed ‘boss’ informed the soldier. His voice was disguised by the mask over his mouth, making it sound distorted, yet still able to understand.

Unaware of what’s about to happen, the military personnel of the base and the two CSRC scientists watched as the helicopter had safely landed and waited for the package.

“Staff sergeant, if you please.” the female scientist spoke to the CO. And he immediately knew what she was implying.

He looks back towards his men and he points towards four of his most physically fit soldiers amongst them. “You four, secure the package and escort it and the scientists to the chopper. And for all our sake, don’t drop it!” He ordered them.

The four soldiers saluted and immediately did what he asked as they rushed over to the safe where the package was locked inside, they each stood at each corner of the safe, bent their knees and with all their strength, they lifted the safe up and proceeded towards the helicopter.

The staff sergeant then turns towards the scientists and shakes their hands in farewell.

“I wish you two a safe trip.” He said.

"Thank you, Sergeant. We shall return in due time," the male scientist replied before the two left with their package and 4 security soldiers.

Soon the 4 soldiers had finally arrived at the helicopter and, as safely as they could, they lifted the safe onto the helicopter and secured it in with straps. After they were finished, the two scientists and their escorts arrived at the helicopter.

“Safe is secured, you’re ready to go!” One of the soldiers informed the two, loudly due to the loud sounds of the engine and the helicopter blades spinning.

“Thank you, soldier. We’ll take it from here.” the male scientist replied.

“Have a safe trip, sir. You too, ma’am.” The soldier said to the two before he and his fellow soldiers were about to clear away from the helicopter.

Unbeknownst to them all, the mysterious figure on the guard tower had witnessed the shipment now safely secured onto the helicopter. And with that, he moves forward with his plan. He activated his com link and he soon phrased: “... Let there be darkness.”

Right on cue, the 4 troops outside the building set off their EMP bombs. The resulting pulsations cause the entire base to plunge into pitch blackness. And worse, the engine in the helicopter stopped abruptly, as the once spinning blades began to slow down and soon stop.

All military personnel in the base were caught off-guard.

“What the hell happened!?” The staff sergeant shouted out loud, wanting an explanation of what occurred. “What killed all the lights!?”

“It's not just the lights, sir! The engine in the helicopter is dead!” one of the soldiers who was near the helicopter responded to his CO. “I think we got hit by an EMP! Sir!” he exclaimed.

Hearing the words ‘EMP’ rang through the staff sergeant's head as he soon came to a conclusion… They were under attack.

"ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL, TO YOUR STATIONS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL, I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL! CODE RED! CODE RED!" Staff Sergeant yelled out, heading off to the armory as he was trying to alert everyone in the base.

A corporal among the men heard his CO’s orders and he then carried them out. “You heard the man! All weapons lock and load! Switch to night vision! And I want men escorting the scientists to safety!”

As the base was in panic, outside the wall, two of the mysterious soldiers from before, now considered as terrorists, planted a breaching charge onto the walls of the base and stood back. And in a matter of minutes, the explosive charge obliterated the concrete wall, causing massive flames and debris to fly into the air, and took out several military soldiers who were unfortunately near the wall when it exploded.

Followed by the explosion, the terrorists swiftly entered the base and began to open fire onto the military personnel within the base. The terrorists looked to be wearing military gear, however they were wearing what looked to be high-tech armor; from their masks, shoulder pads, and bracers. And the rifles they carry appear to be advanced bullpup rifles.

“Enemy spotted! Engage!” One of the military soldiers in the base shouted out as the army troops fired upon their attackers. And thus a huge battle erupted. Gunfire rang throughout the base, but with the soldiers engaged in battle, the scientists were being escorted to a safe by one of the soldiers.

"Stick close, you two!" the soldier said, keeping his guard up as he escorted them.

But soon they were fired upon, so they quickly got to cover. The soldier pushes them behind one of the military vehicles as he returns fire on the terrorists.

“Stay down!” He instructed them And they did as they were instructed.

Then another soldier comes along and gets behind the vehicle with them, the soldier that was firing turns to his comrade and shouts: “Get them out of here!” Just before he was shot in the head and fell to the ground dead. The scientists watched in horror as the soldier behind them returned fire at the terrorists, managing to take out two of them, but he quickly returned to cover as they were being overwhelmed. The soldier reaches for his walkie-talkie and tries to make contact with other soldiers that were still alive in this attack.

“MAYDAY! MAYDAY! DOES ANYBODY COPY!? IS ANYONE OUT THERE BREATHING?! I GOT THE SCIENTISTS BUT WE’RE PINNED DOWN AND NEED ASSISTANCE!!” The soldier spoke loudly through the walkie-talkie.

But there was no response on the other end, just static. The soldier tried again, but still… there was nothing.

“DAMN IT!” the soldier cursed as he soon peaked out behind the vehicle and continued to fire back at the terrorists. He yells at the scientists to stay down as he desperately tries to fend off the attackers as best as he could. But soon he was shot in the shoulder which made him yell in pain as he ducked back for cover. Clutching his bleeding shoulder, the soldier then switches strategies as he reaches into the pockets of his combat vest and pulls out a couple of hand grenades. He pulls the pins and then he backhand throws the grenades at the attackers, with the explosions killing several of the terrorists.

But they weren’t gonna wait around to find out.

“Alright, let's move and stay behind me!” The soldier instructs the two scientists as the three quickly leave their cover and move towards the main building of the base to find other survivors. Two terrorists tried to block their path, but the army soldier quickly shot them dead before they could raise their guns. But soon the soldier was grazed in the leg by an incoming bullet, causing him to fall to the ground.

The two scientists try to assist him, but he shoves them away.

“GO! GET INSIDE! NOW!” He urges them to head for the building as he continues to fire at the terrorists that were approaching them. He took more shots to the torso, but he kept on fighting.

The scientists did as instructed and ran towards the main building. The female scientists looked back at the soldier who saved them as he was finally brought down by a shot to the head. Without wasting a second, the scientists quickly entered the building and closed the door behind them.

"How could this have happened?" the male scientist asked in shock.

"I… I don't know. Let's just hope we can escape out of this alive with the remaining soldiers we have left." the female scientist replied. "I just hope… that they're not here for… this." She turns to the carrying case resting at her side.

Meanwhile outside, the remaining terrorists of the raid, stood by the helicopter and a couple of them tried to open the vault. But soon they stopped as they heard heavy footsteps approaching.

They turned and saw their leader walking towards the helicopter. From his head to his torso, he wore advanced titanium armor, and it had some glowing red LED lighting. He also wore titanium gauntlets on his forearms and he also wore titanium boots. Upon their leader approaching, the terrorists troops stepped aside and allowed him to gain access to the vault.

The leader stares at the small safe for a second, before his hand reaches for the handle, and in a quick manner and with little effort, he tore off the door of the safe and tossed it to the side. But what he found inside… was nothing.

In a fit of rage he brought his arm up and hammered it down on top of the small safe, crushing it like it was made of cardboard. His troops jumped a little at their leader’s rage.

The lead terrorist then turns to his men with the glowing red visors of his helmet, even when they could not see his face, his men knew he was glaring angrily at them.

“SEARCH THE WHOLE BASE FOR SURVIVORS! FIND THAT CASE AND KILL ANYONE WHO STANDS IN YOUR WAY!” he roared with a booming machine-like voice.

Back with the scientists.

“They’re gonna be mad that what they want is no longer in the vault.” the male scientist commented.

"Well, switching the vaults was kind of a back-up plan in case things got ugly. But I didn't take into account that things would get this ugly." the female scientist replied.

“Well let's just get out of here before they find us.” the male scientists stated, while not noticing the hand that was reaching for his shoulder.

And once the hand touched his shoulder, the male scientists was immediately spooked as he jumps back and turned around to see if it was one of the terrorists, only to find it was the staff sergeant, and beside him were a few of what remained of the military personnel in the base.

“You want to calm down, science guy. Or else a heart attack might kill ya before those bastards do.” The staff sergeant commented.

"Forgive me for being on edge! Who the hell are those bastards and WHY are they attacking?" the male scientist asked.

“Well we ain’t sticking around to find out! We’re getting the hell outta here!” The staff sergeant responded as he and his men helped the two scientists up onto their feet. “Now get behind us and stay close.” He instructed them.

The two scientists followed the sergeant and his men through the corridors of the building, searching for a way out while doing their best to avoid getting spotted. So far, they're getting closer to the hangars where their military vehicles are located.

But then, just as they were 100 feet away, they're spotted by the enemies. The terrorists fire at the soldiers. They quickly duck for cover behind a few steel barricades, along with the scientists as well.

The staff sergeant and his men waited for the enemy to reload, and as soon as they did, the soldiers quickly returned fire, taking out a few of them and forcing the rest to retreat.

Seeing the attackers fall back, the staff sergeant orders the men to cease fire and soon henturns towards his soldiers and the scientists.

“Alright they have fallen back! Let's move!” he proclaimed.

But just as they all got up from their cover, heavy footsteps were heard approaching. And walking around the corner of the direction where the terrorists ran off, was their leader. He then halts at the end of the hallway, about 20 feet away from the soldiers and the scientists, with his hands behind his back.

"Reload, men! Wait for my command!" the sergeant ordered. His men focused on reloading their guns while the sergeant pointed his own gun at the primary target. "I don't know who the hell you are and why you're here, but you made a big mistake coming here and slaughtering hundreds of good soldiers. I hope you realize their blood is on your hands. Now, spill… who are you and why are you here?" he demanded.

Silence filled the hallway as the terrorist leader stood still for a moment, before he let out what sounded like mechanical breathing as he finally spoke.

“I’m just here to pick up my case, which those scientists rudely stole from me…” The terrorist leader responded while gesturing towards the two scientists. “And as for who I am? Well… I'm the bad guy.” He proclaimed.

"Then that gives me all the more reason to blast you to kingdom come. FIRE, MEN!" the sergeant commanded before he and the others opened fire on the guy, showering this armored adversary with hundreds of bullets.

But to their surprise, the bullets bounce off his armor as if they were nothing. The terrorist leader just stood there, taking every last bullet.

He lets out a bored sigh while his armor continues to deflect their bullets. “How… pathetic.” He commented before he started to slowly approach them.

"Oh no, you don't!" one of the soldiers yelled out, charging at the foe.

"NO, DOWN, SOLDIER!!!" the sergeant ordered in a panic. But it was too late, the soldier attempted to bash this armored titan in the head with the back of his rifle, but he quickly caught the soldier's rifle with one hand, then grabbed the soldier by the face with his other hand.

"Hmm… which to crush first… a twig… or a melon?" the leader said, looking at the rifle and then the soldier. "Hmm… how about… BOTH?!" and with one big squeeze in each hand, he crushes the rifle, snapping it in two. As for the soldier… well… one second he let out a muffled scream. The next… bones crushing and now his body lay on the ground, his head deformed and bloodied and gashed open from the skull piercing through his skin.

The soldier's head… was crushed to pieces. The other soldiers, the sergeant and the scientist watched in horror how monstrous this foe's strength was.

"Well… anyone else wants a turn?" the leader asked.

"You… you're not even human. You're a monster! A demon in human skin! Soldiers, fall back! Protect the scientists AND the cargo at all costs!" The sergeant ordered.

"Too late, sarge… we're surrounded!" one of the soldiers replied. The sergeant looked over and saw more of the terrorist soldiers, their guns pointed and ready to fire.

"Damn it! This can't end like this!" the sergeant said in frustration.

"On the contrary… it already has. Now… the case, if you will…" the leader said, putting his hand out for his prize.

"You'll have to kill me before that happens! And even if you DID get it, you can't open it!" the female scientist yelled at the terrorist leader.

“Oh really? Well then, let's play a game shall we? Here’s how it goes. Every time I snap my fingers, one of these good men will die…” He proclaimed while gesturing towards the staff sergeant, the soldiers, and her fellow colleague. “So I suggest you fess up.” He said before then… SNAP!... Snaps his fingers.

And with that, one of the terrorists shoots and kills one of the soldiers as the leader had said would happen.

“You might wanna be faster than that, madam.” the leader humorously stated before he snapped his fingers twice. SNAP! SNAP!

Then two more of the army soldiers were shot and killed by the terrorists. And now all it left was the staff sergeant and the two scientists.

"THAT'S ENOUGH, PLEASE!!! No more bloodshed! There've been too many lives lost already! If you want the package… then fine, you win!" the female scientist caved.

"Well, well… looks like someone made your decision for you. Wise girl." the leader said.

"No, don't do this!" The male scientist protested, only to get shot in the temple by one of the terrorist soldiers and fall flat on the ground lifeless.

"Please! I said no more!" the female scientist said in fear and sorrow. "I'll take you to where we've hidden the package."

“Mmmmmm… Alright… Show me.” The leader replied.

As instructed and held at gunpoint, the female scientist led the terrorist group to the true hiding spot of their package. Upon arriving at the spot, the scientists pushed away the rocks and debris that she had hid it under. She then pulls out the carrying case and then she turns towards the terrorist leader and his crew, as well as the staff sergeant who is held at gunpoint by the terrorist soldiers.

With reluctance, the scientist hands the case over to the terrorist leader, who gladly accepted it. With the case in his hand, he soon opens it up to take a look of what's inside. And while the scientist and the staff sergeant could not see his face underneath his mask, the terrorist leader gave off a sickening aura that he was delighted with what he was seeing.

After seeing what he had wanted to see, the terrorist leader then closes the case and turns back towards the scientist.

“Thank you for your cooperation, miss.” He said, before he pulled out a pistol from his side and shot the scientist in the forehead.

"NOOOOOO!!!" the sergeant yelled out. "You… YOU BASTARD!!! SHE HAD A HUSBAND AND KIDS!!! AND THE OTHER SOLDIERS HAD FAMILIES, TOO!!! How can you be so… so… HEARTLESS?!"

As he was listening, the terrorist leader let out a bored sigh and his hand mockingly mimicked the talking from the sergeant before he quickly had his hands around the soldier’s throat, silencing him while slightly choking him.

“There you go. Nice… and quiet. Now see here… I only needed to leave one alive to tell the tale to the world. And if I need to spread my message to society, I’m gonna need someone who has more access and ties to the government, news outlets, and higher ups. And who better to do that… than a soldier.” The terrorist leader explained his actions. “Now here’s the message: Tell the world that I am ready. To wage my war upon society itself. All who stand in my way will only face death and ruin. And every man, woman, and child… will not be spared in my conquest. Tell them… that Scourge… will bring death to all.” He says his message before he lets go of the staff sergeant’s neck and then knocks him out with the handle of his pistol, and then lets the soldier fall onto the ground unconscious.

After having knocked the soldier unconscious, one of Scourge’s men approaches him from behind.

“Sir… How will we know he’s willing to give the message?” he asked.

Scourge lets out a sinister chuckle before he states: “Oh he will. And if he doesn’t… This carnage… will serve as the message.” He gestures to all the destruction and death around him.

Scourge then looks up at the bright moon in the sky, staring at it with sadistic glee.

“I’ve waited a long time for this moment. To now share my rage and agony upon this world. And everything that lives in it….” He proclaimed.

“... And who’s going to stand in my way?”

Meanwhile, somewhere in Canterlot City, in the humble home of a magic-savvy girl, Trixie Lulamoon and Starlight Glimmer were happily watching some late-night movies before bed, dressed in their pajamas in the living room.

"So, Starlight, enjoying your time here in our world?" Trixie asked.

"Sure am. Although… it feels kinda empty without the girls here. It's a shame they got called out to another country," Starlight said.

"Yes… Trixie was curious as to why they would not take you… not that Trixie's complaining," Trixie replies in 3rd person.

"They told me I lacked the proper training of a kunoichi. I kept trying to ask Silver to teach me, but he always refuses. I just don't understand why." Starlight said.

"We'll find out eventually. For now, Trixie could use some water before bed," Trixie yawned. The lady magician then got up from the couch and entered the kitchen while Starlight slumped down on the arms rest of the couch. A lot of questions filled her mind. Why won't Silver train her and what could be his reason?

Well… no use in dwelling on it right now as Starlight finally felt the fatigue of today's events take over and made her pass out. Little do these two girls know, the events in the near future will put them through the struggle of a lifetime.