The Penultima Target : Earl Rapier
The Penultima Target : Earl Rapier
This is a real mess...
My blood red eyes glinted in the shadows, fixated on the shivering pony in front of me.
An Earl roaming around in an alleyway. At night. What a fucking twat.
The noble flinched at my sudden chuckle.
I flicked my blade, getting rid of the blood. His guards were no problem at all. No, wait.....
I looked down at my white shirt. Fuck. It was drenched in blood.
"You fucker !" I grabbed his neck, lifting him from the ground. "See what your stupid guards have done to my ice white shirt ?!"
"P-p-please ! Spare me ! I-I-I'll give you anything you want ! I'll get as many shirts you want ! Money ! Mares ! Property ! I have it all !"
"Shut up." Aargg what a whiney bitch. I slammed him against the wall. "Look, Rapier. We in this situation because of your own doing. This side hustle you've been doing, espionage, it's a serious crime and an Earl committing such a crime ? It's a life sentence at best. So unless you start talking now..."
I glanced at the fallen guards. Limbs ,heads and torso's all over the place. I smiled behind my mask.
How did I end up like this ?
"You don't want to end up like your colleagues here ? You know, limbs all over the place ?"
"You monster ! Are all humans barbaric ? You wretched amalgamation of ignorance, greed, and cruelty, forever tarnishing the beauty of this world. I truly hope you are the last of your kind."
Ahh. This guy suddenly grew balls ? Now I'm pissed.
I raised my sword.
The Earl, realizing his mistake tried to backtrack. " Pl-" *Shlick !*
"....."
"Dammit. Forgot to interrogate him. Fuck." I glared annoyingly at the dead Earl, his body held in place against the wall, my sword acting as a nail. "Nailed him in the eye."
I sighed as I placed my sword back in it's sheath. "Time to make myself scarce before the royal guards come."
"....."
"Stop playing dead. I'm not going to kill you."
I smirked as I heard a yelp behind me. I dispatched all the goons to hell. Except for one. An innocent. "Take care of your Daughter, Mending Hoof. " I said as I threw a bag of coins over my shoulder. "Find a better a job."
I jumped onto the rooftops before I could hear a reply, not looking once towards the blood fest I left behind.
The night was still bustling with ponies enjoying night markets and restaurants along with multiple high profile clubs scattered everywhere in the Equestrian capital, Canterlot.
"Haaaaaaaa" I stopped running. Looking down, a small yet elegant outdoor café was having a good turnout. Do these ponies realize a human being is watching them from above ? To them I was but a rumor. The alleged mythical being from bed time stories who is a notorious assassin. As of right now, all of the nobility knew of my existence is in fact real. The majority of the population ? Not so much.
I felt a slight breeze. "I've been in this world for fours years now." I just want to go back home.....
I squinted down below as a certain pony occupied a seat by a discreet corner. " Finally." I said as I began to transform to my pony self.
I am a human being from earth who was taken by force into this world. I came here as a pony but I discovered I had an amazing ability, I could turn into a human version of my pony self. I can't maintain it for long and it takes a lot of energy but it was well worth it.
My arms and legs begin to shrink and my fingers and toes begin to disappear. Grey fur begins to cover my body, my face becomes elongated. A silver tail pops into existence and a pair of wings as well.
"Arggg." I was still covered in blood. "Need to find a bathroom quick."
After cleaning up, I swallowed the pill I was given. Staring at the bathroom mirror, my blood red eyes slowly began a transformation into a light ocean blue color.
My human form and pony form...my eyes gives me away. As far as I've seen, no pony has the type of eyes I have and so I play it safe.
"Let's go and meet that dickhead." I exited the bathroom quickly. Ponies are going to see a lot of red in the last stall.
It was irritating as many ponies gazes followed me as walked on the streets. Yeah, I know I'm handsome but seriously ? Get a fricken life. That's what I wanted to say but I thought it was better to just ignore the stares as I reached my destination.
I took a seat in front of my handler, a white-coated unicorn with blues eyes and and a golden mane and tail. The prick in all his glory, Blueblood. Prince Blueblood.
"Hello Bluedick." I casually said, watching his face going red.
"It's Prince Blueblood you stupid ape." He said with gritted teeth as I gave him a smirk in reply. "Look, Blood Lust. I don't want to be here anymore than you but this is a serious situation. "
Ah. My last target. The last thing I would do in this wretched world. It's funny really. I loved the show, the fanfics and the art but when I got sucked into this world ? Yeah, life is twisted as f$#k.
"Just tell me the target and I will be on my way." I was getting impatient. I can already see the finishing line.
Blueblood looked at me nervously. "Actually it's more complicated than that."
I frowned. What is the agency up to this time ? They were the ones who summoned me here and promised to send me back if I complete the tasks given to me.
"Blood Lust, as you know that I am your only friend. Every pony at the agency either fear's you or treats you like a weapon. "
I know it's sad when you only friend is Blueblood. But I appreciate his company.
"What are you trying to get at Blueblood ?"
"Just don't......get mad."
I'm getting mad. "Just tell me my target Blueblood."
"The Elements of Harmony."
"...."
"...."
Blueblood looked at me. "Are you okay ?"
"So you are telling me..." I said in a deadly whisper, freezing Blueblood in his place. "That I must eliminate the elements of harmony ? Are you out of your fucking little mind ? "
"N-n-no ! Let me rephrase that ! " Blueblood said, sweating bullets. "You are to infiltrate the School of friendship and monitor the Elements behaviors. Further instructions will be sent. That's all I know !"
My frown deepened. This was not the deal. I don't kill innocents, especially the protagonists of this world. But I have no choice. I have killed multiple international figures. They were rotten to the core but that won't stop ponies, griffins, zebras, hippo griffins, yaks and the Saddle Arabians wanting to put my head on a pike when they find out my identity.
Something is definitely wrong. "Does Princess Twilight know of this order ?" The current and fairly new ruler of Equestria is also an Element Bearer. But she's in Canterlot and I'm being told to go to the other bearers. There's no ways Twilight would do such a thing. The TV show attests to that.
"I-I-I-I......" Blueblood was feeling uncomfortable. "This is a secret directive from the intelligence office. Only they know. You and I. That's it. They claimed to have found something serious. "
I sighed. "Fine. I'll start packing for Ponyville."
Am I ever going home ?
Blueblood called for me as I left.
"They lied to me as well Blood Lust."
I nodded. "Thanks for trying Blueblood."
He gave a bitter smile. "Hey, that's what friends do."
I stretched my wings and took off, heading towards my house.
This is going to be what heck of a ride.
Ponyville. A town every brony knows as the home of the mane 6.....
*Toot!* *Toot!*
"SUPRISE !"
"WELCOME TO PONYVILLE ! STRANGER !"
....and my current nightmare.
That fricken pink mare.
Obviously the whole damn town was in my newly acquired house. I was expecting it. I've already watched the show and read multiple fanfics to know what happens to new ponies that come to Ponyville. Stuff like breaking and entering, wrecking the damn furniture. Whose going to pay for this mess ?
Fortunately, I was smart enough to lock myself in the bathroom and waited until all the bastards left.
It was really amusing that they did not realized that the party was thrown for me, the new pony in town. They just partied till midnight while I tried my best to suppress the urges to go on a killing spree.
"Haaaa" At least they are all gone. I opened the bathroom door, revealing the mess left behind.
*Squish*
I looked down at the brown substance on the carpet.
*sniff*
Peanut Butter. These fuckers.
"Do you need he- EEEP!"
Luckily I sensed the entity behind me. I crouched and spun around, tackling the target onto the floor.
I stared at her baby blue eyes. Her expression was of surprise and shock.
Shit, I just counter-surprised the master of surprises, Pinkie Pie, bearer of Laughter.
I frowned at the situation. Should I eliminate her ?
Wait.
Where the fuck that thought came from ? Have I really been degraded into a shitty killing machine ?
As I was contemplating the morbid thoughts that were swirling in my head, Pinkie began to giggle.
"Why do you look so serious ? Did you enjoy my Welcome to Ponyville party ?" Pinkie Pie said as she jumped up and down.
Wait a minute ? Wasn't I pinning her to the floor ?
"No. I did not. "
Pinkie Pie stopped jumping, her mane deflating a little. "Y-you did not enjoy the party ?" She suddenly was right in front of me.
That surprised me. How the fuck did she do that ? Me, Equestria's most deadliest Assassin had his back against the wall because a pink mare invaded his personal space.
She was shorter than me . I looked down to her eye level.
Ha. This is so embarrassing. Her breath smelt like hard candy....
Pinkie Pies cheeks turned a bit red when she realized how close she was. "S-Sorry !"
She scooted backwards as she sheepishly chuckled
I scowled at her before sighing again. I just want to sleep.
"Although I did not enjoy the party but I do appreciate the effort you put into it."
That seemed to satisfy her as she had a big smile on her cute face.
"Okie dokie ! My names Pinkie Pie by the way ! I plan parties, work as a baker and a teacher at Twilight's School of Friendship ! "
Yeah. I ain't introducing myself. I'm too tired. We going to cross paths again tomorrow anyway.
"Thank you Pinkie Pie." I said as I pushed her towards the exit. "Have a good night."
"You too Shadow !"
*SLAM*
I leaned against the door. How did she now my alias ?
Pinkie Pie is a scary mare.
I only slept for about three and a half hours before waking up and started my daily routine. Wing-ups, go to the toilet, a bath, brush my teeth, eat buttered toast with tea, brush my teeth again, neaten myself and now.....
Reading the letter that was sent to me.
Dear 177
As you know this mission is an anomaly even for the agency's standards. It has come to our concern that the elements of Harmony are being targeted by, shall we say, foreign agents that have infiltrated the campus. This has been confirmed.
What has not been confirmed is that we do not know if the bearers have been blackmailed, influenced or even...replaced.
As you also aware, the Cleopatra Directive has been activated, any member of the Equestrian government and/or Monarchy, directly or indirectly, that has been compromised shall be eliminated lest the enemy obtains confidential information , affecting Equestrian interests.
You are to infiltrate the campus as an assistant coach to Rainbow Dash, since a vacancy has been posted. Your Alias is Shadow Blitz.
Good luck
I squashed the paper before disposing of it in the fireplace.
It seems it's worse than I thought. Shit. The Cleopatra Directive. Are they really that scared ? Who the hell are these foreign agents anyway ?
I glanced at the clock. It's 6 : 00 am. Will the campus be open ?
I extinguished the fire and exited the house. Time to get employed.
Walking around town was interesting. No pony was out, obviously. A really quaint town.....
*Swoosh!*
"Fuck !" I rolled , my cheek was stinging. A single blast was etched on the ground.
I glared at the hooded ponies around me .
Assassins to kill an Assassin ? How original. Oh well.
Red liquid swirled around me as I transformed into my human form, my sword appearing in my hand. "Your'll don't look surprised. Perhaps from the agency ?"
That got a reaction from them as they flinched when I said 'Agency'
My red eyes glinted with delighted. I though this day would be boring.
I immediately dashed towards the pony in front of me, severing his neck in a single strike.
The other's breaking from their stupor began to shoot their magic. It seems they are all unicorns.
Being a human was actually a cheat in this world because ponies are limited in terms of combat especially earth ponies. Unicorns on the other hand are just plain irritating.
I swung my blade in a wide arc as multiple limbs went flying every where. Fortunately, none of them screamed, for some odd reason.
Ahhh. They running away. Should I chase them ? I looked at my bloody clothes and my bloody surroundings.
"I'll let them go this time." I immediately left the scene. Wait. I looked back at the mess I created. Won't the locals get suspicious ? I arrived, the new pony, and the next day multiple body parts are found.
"Guess I'm going to have to use it." I fished the incinerating scroll Blueblood gave me. I only had one and now I'm going to have to waste it on these bastards.
I squinted at the bodies before throwing the scroll. They would be dust by the time the locals are up and about.
I sighed as I held the bridge of my nose. Their mouths were stitched. The Stitched brotherhood.
"Can't believe these fuckers are involved." I said as I made my self scarce.
If these guys are involved that means....
Oh. What a great way to start the day. Fuck.
I had a bath twice that morning.
