Fall of Equestria: For Honor (revamp)

Far off in Equestria

Far away from the capital City of Canterlot, far from any cities or even small towns there lies a land untouched by ponies of any kind for it holds many dangers. The eerie swamps, a place home to vicious, massive cragadiles, venomous snakes, poisonous mushrooms and plants, but despite these dangers two ponies were daring to take their chances here for freedom and survival.

Running through the marshes of the swamp two mares could be seen, an earth pony and a pegasus. The Earth pony had pink fur and a pink mane and tail, they were straightened but was clearly shown to have been crudely cut as she wore tattered rags to cover her breasts and plump rear, but her body was shown to be very malnourished as she also had scars on her thighs and back.

The pegasus had yellow fur and light shade of pink mane and tail, her wings were broken as they were poorly wrapped in dirty, bloodstained bandages. She too wore tattered rags to try and hide her voluptuous, but malnourished body

"Come on, Fluttershy! Keep going!" The Pink one told Fluttershy

"I-I'm trying, Pinkie!" Fluttershy panted heavily as shouting could be heard not too far from the two running mares

"Which way did that go?!" A voice shouted from the swamp

"Look! This way!" Another voice rang out as more shouting could be heard. Footsteps could be heard as about a dozen men were seen running after the two mares. They were large, upright standing canines covered in metal and wooden armor brandishing weapons such as swords, axes, and spears. Diamond Dogs.

Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie both kept running as the sounds of chasing dogs and shouting became louder as they grew closer. The two ran and soon saw what appeared to be some sort of town

"HELP US! PLEASE, HELP US! SOMEPONY! ANYPONY!" The two mares cried out and pleaded as they ran towards the town, but it was... Abandoned. There were empty, deserted buildings, broken boats, and empty booths and stalls.

Exhausted from the long run, the two hid in one of the nearby houses as the slavers came into view with their hounds.

"What is this place?"

"Looks like an abandoned trading post."

"Those bitches are hiding here somewhere-FIND THEM!!"

Fluttershy and Pinkie did their best to stay quiet as they began smashing down doors and overturning stalls, hoping to flush them out with a scare while their dogs sniffed around.

"When I get my hands on that pegasus slut, I'll make her my Gulltoppr's breeding partner." The lead tracker said while looking through the windows of a rundown house.

Fluttershy and Pinkie were hiding inside a large cabinet peeking through a small cut inside, watching as two Diamond Dogs burst through the door of the house they were hiding in. The two covered each other's mouths to keep quiet as the two Dogs sniffed the air, searching for the two runaways. The wooden floor creaked with each step they took as they grew closer and closer, the two mares tried to back away as much as they can in a feeble attempt to hide. But then...

"Peekaboo." One of the Dogs then tore open the doors of the cabinet and pulled the two quivering mares out. They screamed in terror as they tried to run away but the dog quickly grabbed them by their necks

"Slaves make Masters tired! Slaves pay now!" The dog said as he carried them out towards the others. The dog threw them both down on the ground as they were surrounded by their masters, they all cackled in sick glee. A perverted glint in their eyes as they stared them down, a large Diamond Dog reached out to grab them until an arrow had suddenly pierced right through his skull making him drop dead a split second later.

"Crash!" One Dog cried out as they all turned to see where that shot came from. They all soon saw somepony standing over a small bridge connecting two buildings holding a massive bow. Another arrow soared through the air as it pierced through another dog's heart.

"Kill him!" They all charged while one stayed back to keep the slaves from running away. The warrior wore a helmet with small spikes and a strange emblem on the front, it was similar to some sort of bug. His wooden armor was of a light blue and brown color with sharp spikes along his shoulders, arms, and chest. He had on a green mask of a demon with sharp fangs. On his waist he had two swords, a long katana and a wakasashi. On his chest he had a symbol of a green and black diamond.

The warrior jumped down from the bridge and crouched down as a Diamond Dog charged at him with a spear, the dog thrusted his spear forward but the warrior quickly moved to the left and, in a flash, drew his katana and sliced off the Dog's head in one, clean move before sheathing his blade again. Another dog swung his axe at the warrior, drawing out his katana once more as he used the Dog's momentum against him to move the axe down and get stuck in the ground, the warrior then slashed at his leg dropping to one knee before thrusting his sword into his chest.

Kicking the dead body off his sword the warrior jumped over another Diamond Dog as it tried to slash off his head, coming down the warrior slashed at his back with a deep gash. He then turned his sword around and stabbed another dog in the stomach that tried to sneak up on him. He twisted the blade in his gut before pulling it out, the Dog gasped and tried to reach for him but dropped back to the ground. The other dogs all gasped in shock as they tried to surround him, but they were all too scared to actually fight him after he had killed nearly all of them with such ease. The warrior eyed them all and let out an ear ringing war cry, the sudden noise made all the dogs whimper in fear as he suddenly charged at one. Brandishing his katana as he slashed at a Dog, the two traded blows but the warrior quickly pushed down his opponent's sword and slammed his fist into his face. The Dog staggered back and gasped as he was suddenly stabbed in the chest, the warrior smacked him with his palm and then sliced his head off. The warrior then kicked the decapitated head at another dog to distract him as he rushed him, slashing at his side and getting behind the Dog, he then slashed at his back left knee. He quickly spun back around the Dog and sliced his throat, making him choke on his own blood. The last dog charged at him with a large battle axe and swung at him, the warrior jumped back to gain distance as the dog chased after him.

"Come back here you coward!"

Just as the thug raised his axe for another swing, the warrior zipped past him in the blink of an eye leaving only a small cut as the diamond dog laughed.

"That it? A little cut?!" He mocked his opponent.

"Omae wa mo shindeiru..." the masked warrior finally spoke before sheathing his blade.

"What the fuck was that supposed to me-Ack..." The diamond dog stopped mid sentence as it suddenly became hard for him to speak and he began seeing spots as the veins around his cut turned a sickly purple.

The blade was poisoned.

He tried to charge at him but his vision became red as blood streamed down from his eyes and then his nose. He gasped as he lifted his weapon only for it to fall as he lost feeling in his arms. The Dog started coughing up blood and his eyes rolled back, foaming at the mouth until he dropped to the floor. The warrior walked up and stabbed him in the heart just to be sure he was dead. He then started at the Diamond Dog that was left to watch over the slaves, his legs were shaking and there was a yellow puddle slowly forming where he stood. He held up a sword in unsteady hands as he stepped back as the warrior marched towards him.

"S-S-Stay back!" The Dog demanded but the warrior kept marching towards him. The Dog tried to run, attack, anything but his legs were frozen in fear. Then all he saw.... Was the warrior walking past him. A warm feeling ran down his neck as he choked, holding his now sliced open neck as he fell to the floor.

Fluttershy and Pinkie held each other, trembling in fear thinking they were next as they saw two familiar glowing green eyes beneath the mask.

"CHANGELIIING!!" They screamed at the top of their lungs when to their surprise, the warrior sheathed his blade and knelt down to their level.

"Are you alright?" He asked in a calm voice.

The changeling had black skin, sharp fangs, and dark green eyes. Removing his helmet he also had a pair of insect wings and a horn, although it had holes and looked more like a sharp rock. He also had an X shaped scar on his right cheek and short black hair.

Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie both backed away and tripped, falling down on their backs

"P-Please! Don't hurt us!" Fluttershy begged. The changeling hummed in thought before removing his sword and wakasashi, still sheathed he laid them next to his side and got down on his knees, sitting.

"I mean you no harm." He told them

"W-w-what do you want?" Pinkie stuttered as the warrior slowly placed his helmet to the side.

"No pony enters these swamps without us noticing, but still, no pony dares enter these lands. So I ask you this, why are you here? And why were these dogs after you?" The warrior asked.

Fluttershy held Pinkie tight as she did her best to answer.

"They were going to sell us again...make us do things we didn't like..."

"DISGUSTING THINGS!" Pinkie shouted before cowering back in her friends embrace.

"We just ran the moment we saw our chance to escape...we thought we were done for..."

The warrior nodded his head as he looked over at the Dogs, eyeing them before turning back to the two mares

"I would advise you both follow me. If you don't know your way in these lands you will die before the sun even sets." He warned them as he already saw a venomous spider crawling on a wall.

To his surprise, Fluttershy saw the little creature and allowed it to crawl onto her hand as it gave her a gentle nuzzle before she set him down on a dusty counter and waved goodbye as they left.

"So who are you?" Pinkie asked as he lead them through the maze of thickets and bogs while avoiding the more dangerous areas.

The warrior was too busy baffled at the sight between Fluttershy and the Spider but shook his head

"My name is Ryu Senshi." He bowed his head as he introduced himself "Who are you two? I've never seen anypony like you two before."

"Oh um...I'm Fluttershy and this is my friend Pinkie Pie."

"Hi!" Pinkie waved hello as they trudged through the mud before coming up on a bridge with stone lanterns leading to a strange arch.

"Good, we made it."

"Made it where?" Pinkie asked as she looked around but saw no buildings anywhere.

"Wait here while I secure us safe passage." Ryu said before going through the arch and suddenly vanishing before their eyes.

Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie both looked at each other and grew more and more concerned with each passing second, until suddenly they saw a light appear and more and more lights appear from the fog that was surrounding the bridge. There they saw Ryu walk back over to them

"Follow me." The two quickly followed him through the fog and were amazed by what they saw.

an entire city thriving in the middle of the swamp with Changelings everywhere, going about their daily business as Ryu lead them straight to the palace.

"What is this place?" Fluttershy asked as she watched some children run around holding up these little toy dragons that flew after them with a wind up gear on their backs.

"This is the Imperial capital, our home." Ryu said, greeting the other changelings they passed by, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie would both notice that everyone around them all bowed their heads whenever Ryu walked by, all of them looking at him with great admiration.

"Wow, these changelings are different from the ones we met last time." Pinkie said before smelling something sweet.

"Ohh what is that?"

"Red bean buns! Get your fresh bean buns here!" A vendor shouted as Pinkie eyed the golden balls of sweetness he placed on the counter of his cart.

Ryu caught Pinkie Pie eyeing the food and chuckled, walking up to the vendor as he spoke in an unknown language with the man. The two exchanged a bit of small talk before the vendor handed him a small basket, bowing his head. Ryu bowed back and handed him some money for it

"Try it." Ryu said as he opened the small basket, steam coming out from the freshly made Red bean buns.

The moment Pinkie took that first bite, her tastebuds were sent on a rollercoaster of new flavor since she had been eating nothing but scraps and stale bread and she let out an excited squeal before giving one to Fluttershy who had a similar reaction as they were lead into the palace.

Ryu chuckled as he watched their reactions as he continued to lead them to the palace, giving them more of the Red Bean Buns. Soon they entered the main palace and watched as two large changelings that wore white and black armor used their immense strength to open a large set of iron and wooden doors. Inside was perhaps one of the most elegant and beautiful interiors as the floor was made of marble and there was a engraving of changelings made of hold on the ceiling. And sitting on a large throne sat a Changeling with black skin, long, slick dark green hair and dark green eyes wearing an elegant dark green and gold lining kimono. Ryu got down on one knee and bowed

"Bow." Ryu told Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie as they both quickly followed Ryu's lead.

Despite her new appearance, Pinkie and Fluttershy instantly recognized Queen Chrysalis laying back in her new throne and enjoying some fruit while two of her servants fanned her.

"My sweet Ryu it is good to have you home again." The queen smiled as she sauntered over and saw her two new guests.

"Well well this is a surprise. The elements of Kindness and Laughter in my home."

"You... Know each other, Empress?" Ryu asked as he looked down out of respect. Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie both gasped as they looked up at Queen Chrysalis and immediately stood up, stepping back out of fear but also standing their ground, although their legs did shake.

"I-I found them in the swamps near one of the old abandoned fishing ports. They were chased down by slavers. I thought it was best for them to come here for sanctuary, my Empress." Ryu quickly explained in hopes to avoid any conflict

"You dare bring outsiders into our home?" A warrior wearing dark purple armor spoke up. He had a helmet with a crest of an Ursa Major and had spikes along his chest and shoulders, his armor made of metal as he had a sword on his hip, the sheath was a dark orange color with red flames along it while the hilt was a mix of red and orange with an Oni head at the bottom of the hilt and the guard was also in the shape of an Oni.

"Phryanx" Ryu muttered under his breath with a hint of venom.

"Your highness I apologize for my brothers lack of judgement, I'll see to it these intruders are escorted out of the city."

"Now now Pharynx, let's not be hasty." Chrysalis smirked before getting a good look at Pinkie and Fluttershy.

"It's very clear these poor dears have been through a great ordeal, we should offer our hospitality and your brother was right for bringing them here."

"He was?" Pinkie asked.

"Indeed, you two can fill us in on what's been happening this past year. You will stay as my guests for as long as you desire."

With a clap of her hands, the queen summoned her servants to take the mares to be bathed and fed while gesturing for both Pharynx and Ryu to come closer.

"Double the border patrols and notify me of anything suspicious."

Ryu and Pharynx agreed, although Pharynx was a bit reluctant to help his brother as the two bowed their heads and hurried off to follow her orders. When they were out of earshot of the Empress Pharynx grabbed his brother and forcibly turned him to face him

"You fool! How dare you bring those outsiders into our lands? They have no right here!" Pharynx was furious at his brother's actions

"They needed help, if I didn't step in they would've been killed, if they were lucky!" Ryu defended his actions as he glared at Pharynx. "You may be able to leave others to die, but not me. Now, follow the Empress's orders." Ryu said as he bumped against his brother and headed off to gather more men for patrolling the borders. Phryanx growled and tightened his fists as he watched his brother leave.

The Myre

The longships came to a stop at the same abandoned village Fluttershy and Pinkie took refuge in as Arminius and Wulfric took some men to patrol the area in hopes of looking for some supplies but came onto a more gruesome scene as they came upon the slaughtered diamond dogs.

"That's just barbaric..." Wulfric said when Arminius shot him a deadpan look.

"I've seen you collect scalps."

"T-that's different..."

"Sure it is," Arminius said before getting a better look at one of the bodies. "Hmm, looks like they were killed by a long curved sword. And it looks like it can do some damage," He said before looking over at a dog that had its head cut off. "The cut's very clean."

"Look at this guy." Wulfric said as he stood over the slaver who was poisoned.

"The blade was poisoned, see the cheek?" He asked while pointing to the cut and purple veins on the victims face along with the bloodshot eyes and foaming mouth.

"What you boys find?" Asked Applejack now sporting a raiders attire while carrying her own hatchet and shield.

"Looks like there was some kind of ambush here." Wulfric said when Dash appeared in a similar outfit.

"Tch. These creeps deserved it if you ask me." She spat before spotting a single strand of pink hair caught in one of the doors.

"This...this is Fluttershy's hair, I'd know it anywhere!"

"HYAAAAAAAA!" A shout rang out as Wulfric looked up and brought up his axe just in time to block an incoming sword that would have cut him in two had he not reacted in time. Another shout came as Phryanx came charging at Arminus, four more warriors showed up. Two seemed to be females by the body structure and wore a white mask that only showed their black eyes wearing blue robes, black as armor, and a folded hat while wielding two Naginatas. The other two warriors wore black garments and had masks that sealed their faces but only showed their eyes, they wore very little armor and wielded small scythes with a small black metal ball chained to it.

"Must be the welcoming committee." Wulfric said while brandishing his axe.

"Take the females alive, kill these stonehoof scum." Ryu ordered before taking a fighting stance.

"Stonehooves? Friend I think you have us confused with-YIKE!" Arminius jerked his head back as his blade came swinging at him.

"Save your breath savage, you'll need it for when I cut you down to size."

Phryanx swung his blade at Arminus, pushing him back towards the murky waters to try and get him eaten by either the cragadiles or by the large anacondas.

Ryu charged at Wulfric and threw a kunai to throw him off balance while he turned to the left to slash at his side.

"Please wait!" Wulfric said while blocking each strike.

"We are not your enemy!"

"He's telling you the truth!" Applejack shouted over the clashing steel as Pharynx was thrown back by Arminius.

"So you brainwashed these mares into defending you huh? Nice try!" Pharynx spat as they prepared to do battle.

The two Shinobi swung their chained balls at Rainbow Dash as they wrapped around her torso and legs to try and subdue her while the two Nobushi leaped into action to defend Phryanx, using their Naginatas to attack Applejack and keep her at bay.

Ryu stared at Wulfric in his eyes as he steadied his katana. Stepping forward only to step back with his blade hung high, dashing forward with a downward slash.

Wulfric was quick enough to block the sword with his shield, though was quite surprised that the sword was stuck in his shield a good three inches in. Wulfric pushed back and threw the samurai across the dirt before throwing the blade and shield behind him.

On the other side of the field, Arminius charged at Pharynx with a crazed yell, no doubt after taking the Berserker herb, and flung the Changeling into a nearby building with his antlers. "If violence is all you can answer to, then let us exchange pleasantries!" He roared before charging at the Shinobi warriors.

"You are disarmed." Wulfric said to Ryu as he brought out his axe.

"Surrender now and I won't have to kill you."

Ryu pulled out his wakasashi, a shorter katana, as he glared at Wulfric. Getting into a more defensive stance as he prepared for battle.

The two Shinobi released their chains around Rainbow Dash to defend themselves. One of them threw the ball at Arminus while the other circled around him and swung his scythe at him.

The two warriors were kept on their toes as they had never faced a fighting style like the shinobi's who seemed to move like leaves in the wind each time they struck.

"Damn it! Stand still and fight ya little jackrabbit!!" Wulfric shouted as Ryu began cutting him to the point where he could barely stand.

"Wulfric!" Arminius shouted as he moved in to defend his friend when Rainbow and Applejack finally got the drop on Pharynx's two bodyguards and knocked them out before putting their shields between them and Pharynx.

"That's enough!" Applejack said while raising her axe.

"We're not Stonehooves. We're the clans Warborn and Ghost. We're here to destroy that clan," Arminius explained.

"More lies." Pharynx accused when suddenly more ponies and caribou came rushing to their aid.

"It's not a lie! These guys saved us and the other ponies from Ponyville!"

"Ponyville?" Ryu stopped to take a better look at the mares standing before them and realized who they were.

"You're Fluttershy's freinds."

"Fluttershy? She's here?" Applejack asked as Wulfric let out a painful groan and passed out.

"Dammit, he's lost too much blood!" Arminius said while trying to keep pressure on one of the wounds.

"Hmmm...bring them to the palace, all of them." Pharynx said while sheathing his blade.

"The empress will know if they're lying."

"Splendid. Will there be more blades at our throats?" Arminius asked.

"Depends on your attitude." Ryu replied before signaling two of his guards to take Wulfric away.

"Our healers will fix him up."

"I'm going with them." Applejack said while pushing past him and to his surprise, she held Wulfrics hand as he let out another pained grunt.

"I'm here sugarcube."

End.