Brothers In Blood

“Is everything in place honey?” a mysterious male voice whispered.

     “Yes...” a lady’s voice responded. “I’ve hypnotized Shining Armor and the rest of the guard with ease. You’d think he’d learn.” The two dark figures stood atop a building, watching three tall creatures and the Elements of Harmony walk to the train station, the sun starting to set. The stallion’s cape blew in the warm wind, smoke emitting from his eyes.

     “Good… with your army arriving tomorrow and my hypnotized ponies… nothing can stop out plans.” The stallion chuckled. His laughter died down as he gazed over at the mare beside him. “But Celestia might be a problem…” the three creatures and the elements boarded the train, holding back the larger one from hurting a white stallion with a blonde mane.

     “Leave that to me.” The mare smiled, rows of razor sharp teeth shining in the light. “I’ve overpowered her before… I can do it again.” The stallion chuckled, turning around to face the castle.

     “Good… Then our plan cannot fail.” Sombre smiled. “The rise of Discord shall put an end to Celestia’s tyranny.”

     “And a start to total chaos…” Queen Chrysalis chuckled.

     ACT IV

     CHAPTER X: HEROES… THERE IS NO SUCH THING

     It’s been over a month now. I knew the bitch Celestia couldn’t get it done. Probably gave up and just waiting for the right time to say something. So far it’s been boring. You actually miss killing Locust. But there is other things to kill.

     “Clay, you done monologing!” Ben yelled, dodging a blow from a Manticore. The creature roared, slamming Ben against a tree. You blew it kid.

     “I HOPE YOUR BODY’S READY MATIFREAK!” you yelled, revving up your chainsaw. “Because MINE FUCKING IS!” The creature launched its tail at you, causing you to dive under it. Anthony came around the corner, chainsaw revved up. The green blood splattered on your helmet as he chopped the tail in half, the Manticore roaring in pain. His rage to the both of you made him miss Ben running at it, holding his Longshot as a bat. The gun and the Manticore’s head connected, smashing its skull into the ground in an explosion of blood and bone. The three of you breathed heavily, looking at the brain spattered Manticore, animals in the forest fleeing in horror. You patted Ben on the shoulder, grabbing Anthony into a hug.

     “Thing didn’t even see it coming.” Ben chuckled. “Told you working on my baseball swing was worth it.”

     “I think chainsawing its head open would’ve been better.” Ben gaged. “But that works too…”

     “What part of the Manticore did we need?” Anthony sighed. “Twilight didn’t exactly say.” You walked over to the corpse, picking up the cut off end of its tail.

     “Well Purplesmart said we needed its poison.” You slung the tail on your back, the weight making no difference to how you walk. “But a whole tail is good enough.” Ben and Anthony groaned, following you to town.

     “You got to control your urges Clay.” Ben groaned. “I swear at this rate we might put Manticore’s into extinction.” You chuckled.

     Ever since Celestia said you were going to be here, your thirst for killing Locust couldn’t be satisfied in a peaceful place. So you started killing things in the Everfree Forest. From Timberwolves to Cockatrices, It was fun. Plus, you were helping Ponyville by killing these creatures. You stayed at killing Manticore because Sea Serpents are hard to find and Froggy Bottom Bog is so fucking annoying that it’s not worth looking for a Hydra. Yeah… You’ve gone against a Brumak and a ‘Zerker; Things don’t scare you anymore.

     “Watch I bet you 10 bits Celestia is going to ask you to stop.” Anthony chuckled. The three of you finally arrived in Ponyville, ignoring the scared ponies. Yeah some might like you, but others don’t. Doesn’t matter, you didn’t arrive here on purpose, so why care. Before the three of you could enter Twilight’s tree house/ Library Spike busted through the door, crashing into your boot.

     “Ugh who put this rock here…” He groaned, rubbing the red bump on his head. He looked up to see the three of you standing in front of him, a severed tail and blood soaked weapons in tow. “Oh I was just going to look for you three! Letter for you Clay. It’s from Celestia!” Ben tossed Anthony a few bits. These kids... You took the letter, walking into the library.

Dear Clayton Carmine;

I need assistance with the portal,

I’ve found your solar system but I can’t identify your planet.

Please come to Canterlot ASAP.

Celestia

P.S Don’t bring your weapon; they are not needed.

     “Who does this bitch think she is…” you muttered. Anthony and Ben chuckled.

     “Did she tell you to stop killing the wildlife?” Anthony asked, Ben nudging him in the gut. You shook your head, tossing them the scroll.

     “I’m going to Canterlot.” You grunted, rubbing some of the tail blood off your visor. “It’s like she knows I hate the place…”

     “Canterlot?” Twilight came trotting down the stairs, looking at the three of you. About time she came.

     “Twilight finally.” You slammed the Manticore tail on the table in the center of the Library. “He’s your 10ft snake. Now remember to feed it and give it lots of love. I’ll accept my money in the mail.”

     “You need to stop going to Fluttershy’s” Twilight chuckled. “You sound like a vet.” The only reason you go there is for food!

     “That’s what happens when Clay gets a girlfriend.” Anthony chuckled. “It’s all day at her house. If you know what I mean.” Spike looked to Twilight in confusion, the mare face hoofing.

     “I only go there for food!” you growled. “Nothing else. I’m not an animal fucker!”

     “He was talking about how you always stay at your girlfriends’ house for the free food.” Ben chuckled. “Not that…” You look like a fool now. I swear to god Anthony you better sleep with one eye open…

     “I’m gone.” You growled, storming out of the building. Ben ran after you, stopping you in your tracks.

     “I’m going with you.” He sighed. “It seems like a trap.” You pointed at your Lancer and Gnasher on your back.

     “You think I’m going to go there without my fucking weapons.” You grinned under your helmet. “I didn’t become a Sargent for nothing Ben.” You patted your brother on the head, walking to the train station. If only you knew what was going to happen.

     Day three of waiting on the longest train in history… The ride never ends… you’ve been watching the scenery pass by for who knows how long. You fiddled with your bone necklace. Let’s see here… Mantocore tooth, Cockatrice tooth, your COG tags, that one sea serpent tooth and that wooden Timberwolf tooth you got when you first arrived here. All you need now is a dragon and a Hydra tooth and you’ve killed about everything in the-

     “Excuse me sir.” This damn hostess… She’s been bothering you ever since you step foot on this train. “The ponies on the train are a bit scared of your weapons. Could you please remove them?” you glanced at the petite mare, her coat a light- oh forget colours.

     “Well then tell them to stop staring...” you growled, going back to looking out the window. But you missed the mare giving you an evil smirk, her eyes flashing green. They turned back to normal as you got up, the train slowing to a stop. Finally it’s about time. You stepped off the train, ignoring the flood of ponies coming out at the same time. Jeez they must be eager to leave as you are. Shrugging it off, you began your march to Canterlot Castle.

     Ponies stared at you on your way, your presence parting them as you walked to the castle. Some flashed you a toothy grin. Others just glanced over to you. Odd… isn’t there supposed to be a mare that screams ‘MONSTER’ or something? I guess they finally got used to you. Or Celestia announced that the three of you will be leaving soon, causing them to not care. You started walking over to the gates to the castle, not noticing the crowd behind you, watching your ever move.

     “No weapons sir.” Two guards stood in front of the gate, their eyes covered by the shadows of their visors. I got shit to do I don’t have time for this…

     “Construction tools.” You growled. “I’m part of the construction crew on new Canterlot.” The guards were just going to open the gates when a soft hiss made them stop.

     “There is no new Canterlot.” One of them growled, stepping closer to you. “Drop your weapons NOW.”

     “Princess Celestia sent me.” You growled back, putting a hand over your Sawed-Off. “And you don’t want to piss off the monarch do you?” They looked up at you, their eyes- in swirls?

     “Drop them now!” the other guard commanded. Oh these aren’t even guards.  “Or we will use force!” You chuckled.

    “Hypnotism is a bad way to try and take over.” You grabbed the two guards by the neck and slammed them into the door, breaking it open with a loud *CRASH*. You dropped the unconscious guards and started sprinting to the throne room. Celestia might be in danger; and as much as you’d rather let her die, these ponies need her. A blast of magic sent you flying forward, crashing into a pillar. Fucking son of a BITCH!

     “Give up now creature!” seven gold armored guards stood infront of you, their eyes in swirls. The evil grin they had pissed you off. “Oh we shall use deadly-“

     “FUCK YOU!” you roared. You grabbed the unicorn infront of you, grabbing his horn. You pressed your boot on his chest, pulling outwards until the horn broke off. A stallion charged up to you, his war cry making you spin around and stab the horn into its neck. You grabbed the limp body and used it as a shield to block the incoming magic bolt. “WHO’S NEXT!” you swung the dead body and the hornless guard, sending him crashing through a window. You dropped the dead body and pulled out your Lancer, the roar of the chainsaw making the remaining guards think twice.

     Another stallion charged you, spinning around to buck you in the chest. You grabbed its leg, flipping it onto his back. With a loud cry of pain you jabbed the chainsaw into its ribcage, chopping through its ribs. You ignored the blood and bone flying in the air, not paying attention that the blood turned from red to green. You smashed the body’s head onto the floor, unloading on the remaining guards. A Pegasus jumped on your back, wrapping its arms around yours. Before it could start trying to pick you up you grabbed it by the neck, pulling its head up to yours. What the- the black stallion looked at you, its eyes a hue of green. A crooked horn parodied from its head. The creature tried to bite your face but you pointed your Gnasher at its head, the power of the shotgun exploding its head all over you helmet. You wiped away the blood to see the spinal cord of the creature limply swinging in front of you.

     “Disgusting…” you mumbled, tossing the headless creature away. Now getting a better look at it, you noticed that it did have wings and almost looked insect like, the holes in its legs causing you to think you did that. You grinned as you watched the remaining guards fleeing. “Cowards…”

     You pushed open the large golden doors, coughing to get the sun princess’ attention. Bitch is just sitting there.

     “Not to be rude your royal bitchiness.” You yelled. “But someone in the castle’s hypnotizing your fucking guards! Someone wants you dead and it ain’t me!” Celestia grinned, causing you to feel uneven.

     “I know.” Before you could respond her horn glowed a creepy green. The glow increased until a large bolt of magic blasted at you. WAIT A MINUTE! You dodged the blast, the explosion causing you to fly forward. You rolled onto your feet, Lancer pointed at the Princess. Celestia uses yellow magic not green... Fucking imposter!

     “WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU!” You roared. Fuck that- you unloaded on the imposter, a green force field blocking all your shots. A black bolt of magic shot at your hands, causing you to drop your weapon. Two more bolts of magic shot at your legs, causing black crystals to encase your legs into the ground. “What the hell!” Fake Celestia’s laugh was joined by an evil laugh.

     “To think you would actually fall for the trap.” A dark unicorn stepped out from behind the throne, a black smoke emitting from his eyes. “How pathetic…” Celestia caught on fire, the green matching the magic bolt. The fire subsided to reveal a black Alicorn, its horn crooked like that guards… and its wings looking like a bugs. Two more bolts of magic shot at your hands, the black crystals growing upwards and trapping your arms.

     “He killed seven of my Chainglings!” The Alicorn hissed, glaring at you. “Let me avenge my children by ripping out its throat!” the alicorn was just about to lunge at you but was stopped by the unicorn.

     “Now now dear…” The stallion gave you a toothy grin. “We have plans for the huumaaaan.” Learn to say it right asshole…

     “Plans?” You growled. “Do tell…” The stallion walked up to you, its grin not leaving for a second.

     “I am King Sombre.” He smiled, pointing a hoof at the Alicorn. “And this is my queen Chrysalis.” Chrysalis hissed at you.

     “I don’t remember asking for your fucking names…” you growled. “I guess I have to tell you mine.”

     “No we know you, Clayton Carmine.” Chrysalis hissed. “We’ve been watching you. And so has ‘He’”

     “Am I supposed to know who he is?” You grunted, trying to get out of the trap.

     “Don’t try too hard my boy…” sombre chuckled. “My crystals are unbreakable. As for whom I’m talking about… Tell me who has been in your dreams…”

     “Discord…” you growled. Saying his name made the room feel colder. Chrysalis walked around you, a smile on her face.

     “So you do know him…” Sombre hissed. “Excellent. Then things will be much easier.”

     “Tell your fucking bitch to stop checking me out.” You glared at Chrysalis, her smile not fading. Sombre merely waved it off. “What the fuck do you need me for anyways? Other from talking.”

     “Why, we need you to free Discord of course.” Sombre chuckled. “And by you I mean... Your essence. Your soul if you still don’t understand. You see your soul is full of anger, hate. Chaos. Probably the reason Chrysalis despises you because she feeds off love. Then again, she hasn’t killed you yet which means there is love somewhere in you.

     “You see boy your essence has enough power to not only free Lord Discord, but to give him more power. He could put this world into total chaos. Into total destruction. And if we free our Lord he could reward us dearly.”

     “Then why don’t you fucking do it anyways!” the crystal around your right arm shattered, sending your fist into Sombre’s face. He flew backwards, causing you to gain time to free yourself. You pulled out your Boltok and pointed it at the head of Chrysalis, the bitch giving you the bedroom eyes.

     *BOOM!*

     A bullet nailed you right in the hand; the hot led embedding itself into your flesh. You dropped the pistol, howling in pain.

     “WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!” you growled. Out of the shadows stood- I don’t believe it… “PRESCOTT!” the chairman held a Boltok of his own, the barrel emitting smoke.

     “Isn’t he just cute? I found him with Celestia and I just had to have one!” Chrysalis helped up the falling King, his eyes glaring at you. “It was easy hypnotizing him but he won’t do ‘certain things’” she’s giving you that lustful stare… OK you’re dying first. A black hoof slammed itself into your helmet, leaving a hoof print in the metal. You groaned in pain, glaring at the asshole through your visor.

     “As I was SAYING!” Sombre growled, smiling at your bleeding hand. “The plan would fail if we did it now. Although Discord will be stronger, he could still be defeated by those pests the Elements of Harmony… So we use you as bait…”

     “What?” You were lost now. They need you but there using you?

     “Let me finish fool.” Sombre growled. He walked over to one of the windows, gazing at Canterlot. “This whole city… Is a trap. I’ve hypnotized the entire population of Canterlot, making them my slaves. Plus my beautiful Queen’s army of Chainglings, this city… it’s a bee’s nest.

      The Elements of Harmony and your brothers will wonder where you have been for a week, causing them to come here to investigate. Once they enter the city, chrysalis will put a magical force field around the city, trapping them inside. They will die, one by one…”

     “You dare touch one of my brothers!” Sombre merely laughed, Chrysalis joining in later. Two hypnotized guards; Shining Armor and a Minotaur, put chains around your arms and legs. They dragged you away from the laughing duo, the hypnotized Prescott leading the guards to the dungeon.

     It’s going to be a long day…