Brothers In Blood

CHAPTER V: FIFTY SHADES OF RED

     “Twilight!” The purple dragon-dinosaur-lizard-thing came rushing into the library, jumping through the hole in the wall. In his tiny little excuse for claws was a scroll. Oh great, the ‘princess’ wrote back. I swear if we have to meet this son of a-

     “According to this letter from Princess Celestia,” She looked at you three, her eyes sparkling in the light. “That she wants to meet you all tomorrow morning! Sharp!”

     God damn it kill me now…

     “In that case, what to do now?” Ben pondered. “If Pinkie’s party is probably tonight, how do we kill time.” All three of your stomach’s growled, causing you to grin. Killing animals and showing peaceful ponies dangerous weapons make a man hungry.

     “You got any restaurants in this town?” Anthony groaned, patting his stomach. “I haven’t eaten in days!”

      “It hasn’t even been a day here Tony,” you chuckled. “You eat more than I do.” This got a laugh from the three of you. Even though Anthony is the youngest, this kid eats like a pig. Pigs…. Bacon… Your stomach growled louder this time, causing Twilight to jump.

     “Well we could go to Sugarcube Corner.” Twilight smiled. “Let’s get you three filled before Pinkie stuffs you with cake at the party.” Better have damn bacon at this ‘Sugarcube Corner’ or so help me god- What’s that? You turned around to see Rainbow trying to get your attention, her constant poking making you suppress the need to kill. Ben noticed this and pushed the trio out, leaving you and Rainbow alone in the library. Damn traitor…

     “L-Listen, I’m really sorry for attacking you like that. It was really uncalled for.” She sheepishly held a hoof behind her head. “I’m just really loyal about my friends and I was asleep when your two brothers came into Ponyville. So when I saw you I thought you were gonna attack Fluttershy. C-Can we start over?”

     This caused you to think for a while. Should I forgive the one person that could actually survive in a lengthy fight with you? Should you forgive the person that overreacted and attacked you? Then again, she attacked your brothers which made you attack her. Thinking for a bit, you held out your hand, a confused Rainbow Dash looking at your hand and then you.

     “Names Sargent Clayton Carmine.” You greeted. “I like long walks on the beach and drinking.” Rainbow giggled, putting her cyan hoof into your hand.

     “Names Rainbow Dash.” She smiled. “I’m the fastest flier in Equestria and I also love drinking.” You shook her hoof, grinning to yourself.

     “Fastest flier eh?” You chuckled. “How fast is fast?” the determination in her eyes reminded you of Anthony’s when he joined the COG.

     “Oh you have no idea…”

     “And over here is City Hall.” Twilight has been taking you all everywhere BUT this Sugarcube Corner. I swear if I get no damn food-

     “Twilight you’ve been showing us all over Ponyville!” Rainbow exclaimed. “And as much as I like the attention, we’re all starving here!” Rainbro here to save the day! Ever since she showed off her moves and defended you from a group of mad ponies, she’s been like a brother. Even though you could’ve demolished those ponies… You’ve been itching for a fight. Twilight sheepishly apologies and started leading you to this ‘corner’ that sold ‘sugarcubes’.

     I was being sarcastic…

     In front of you stood a building that looked like it was made if frosting and sugary goodness. I wonder if its edible…

     “Ben, go check if this buildings edible.” Ben glanced over to you, his confused eyes barely seen through his visor.

     “Don’t you mean Anthony?” he questioned. “You usually pick of him…” you chuckled. Time to change things up.

     “Exactly, so now I’m picking on you like how I used to.” You pointed at the building, ushering him to check. Before he could move however, twilight cleared her throat.

     “Just to give you guys a confirmation; it’s not edible.” You groaned, getting a small yes from Ben and another groan from Anthony. What a buzz-kill…

     “You can be such a buzz-kill sometimes Twilight.” Rainbow chuckled. Ok so we’re friends but that doesn’t mean you copy everything I think…

     “Listen Twilight, you got any other food places that don’t have pastry?” you patted your stomach, obviously not into sweets. Twilight turned around, notepad and quill in magic glow. Oh boy question time.

     “And what do you guys have in mind?” Twilight asked, a noticeable sparkle in her eyes. All three of you looked at each other.

     “I’m actually ok with the pastry…” Ben mumbled. TRAITOR! He noticed your hand curling into a fist and chuckled. “But something else would be nice.”

     “are you sure the building isn’t edible?” Twilight chuckled, leading you all inside. Good, the crowd was preaching to your fist.

     Pastries were lined up behind a glass showcase. From cakes, cupcakes cookies, this place had it.

     “Hello and welcome to Sugarcube-“ a cerulean ‘Earth’ pony with a crimson mane stopped halfway through her entrance, looking at the three of you then setting her eyes on you. So, an athlete, a bookworm, two soldiers and a cold hearted murderer walk into a bar…

     “Good afternoon Mrs. Cake.” Twilight smiled, walking up to the counter. Ben and Anthony followed her close behind, telling the pony what they want. You and Rainbow sat across from each other, watching the starving bunch. Mrs. Cake kept glancing over to you, fear in her eyes. You sighed to yourself. This is getting old fast.

     “You ponies sure know how to make a new race fit in.” you groaned. You wanted to swear so bad but Twilight said to watch your language… going back to calling her Purplesmart now… Rainbro chuckled.

     “Yeah well you’ll get used to it at Pinkies party.” Rainbow smiled. “She’s inviting the whole town.”

     “Great I’m such a people person.” You grumbled. “Tonight’s going to be greeeaaate.” You and rainbow chuckled together, ignoring the rest of the group finally joining in.

     “Seems to me you and Rainbow finally made up.” Twilight commented. You just waved her off, ignoring her. Ben and Anthony both chowed down, Twilight watching the whole town. You and Rainbow chatted a bit, commenting on her skills and where to improve.

     “So what are you going to eat?” Thanks Twilight for rudely interrupting my conversation.

     “You guys have anywhere that sells meat?” you tapped you chin. “Preferably bacon.” Everything went dead silent. You heard Mrs. Cake drop her mixing spoon. Twilight dropped her notebook and quill, her eyes pin pricks. Rainbow had the same expression, not leaving her gaze off you. Other people in the store stopped what they were doing. What? All I said was meat.

     “Y-You eat meat?” twilight stuttered. “But B-Ben and A-Anthony are eating cupcakes…”

     “We’re omnivores Twilight.” Ben said, putting back on his helmet. “Clay being the more carnivores of the three of us.” Oh god, don’t tell me this is a vegetarian area…

     “No one eats meat here you monster!” a pony called. “He might eat us all!” everyone panicked, leaving the store faster that when you put a bomb in a KR unit. Good times…

     “Leave my shop you monster!” Mrs. Cake ran at you, spoon in hoof. Before the spoon could connect, you grabbed her by the foreleg, raising her up as you got off the chair. She visibly trembled, scared as what you’re going to do. Before you could say something, two forelegs wrapped around your neck.

     “Let go of my wife monster!” a light amber stallion tried to chock you, causing you to drop Mrs. Cake.

     “Let go of mr before I throw your ass out of this store!” you yelled, trying to pull off this stallions iron grip. Geez, earth ponies are good baseball bats AND super tough. You backed up into a wall, the loud *SMASH* an indication you broke straight through it. I swear if this damn guy doesn’t… let... go!

     Pulling out of Mr. Cakes grip, you tossed him back into the store, colliding with Mrs. Cake on the way.

     “Any other fuckers want some!” you yelled. The ponies started to back away, scared out of their minds of you.

     “Macintosh please don’t do this!” a familiar voice called. Applejack parted the pony sea, a giant red stallion storming to you. It snorted, actual smoke coming from its nose. Is this Applejacks boyfriend?

     “So you’re the one who hurt ma sis huh?” Oh fuck… There was now a large crowd around you, Rainbow and Twilight not interfering. You passed around each other, his glare stabbing straight into your soul. I hate fighting family members…

     “Come at me big guy…” you taunted, noticing Applejack’s plead for this to stop. “I’ve been itching for a fight.”

     Macintosh dragged his hoof on the ground, snorting more smoke. He made a loud battle cry and charged at you, you doing the same. Your hands connected with his hooves, holding each other up as you held him up. His teeth clenched together, a small crack from one. You pushed him off, going for a low punch. He jumped back and spun around, bucking you straight in the chest. You flew backwards and slid on the ground, cheers from the crowd. Fuck that hurt.

     “Eeyup.” Macintosh chuckled. Before he could acknowledge the crowd you charged into him, picking him off the ground and through the window of Sugarcube Corner.

     “GO FUCK YOURSELF!” you roared, punching him repeatedly in the face. He kicked you off, causing you to collide with a table. He started getting to his feet, wiping the blood off his nose.

      *SLAM!*

     Before he could charge at you, you slapped him with the wooden table, the impact causing it to explode into fragments. He stumbled sideways, your chance to strike. Grabbing him around the waist, you German suplexed him into the wooden floor, a small crack making you grin from ear to ear. Adjusting your helmet, you breathed heavily, looking at the breathing mess that is Big Macintosh.

     “Don’t… Fuck… with a hungr-“you were cut off as Macintosh charged into you, death in his eyes. You both broke through the door and out into the streets, the town watching intensely. He slammed you into the ground, aiming at your helmet as he started to stomp. The helmet absorbed most of the power but your left eye visor cracked, causing you to catch his hooves mid-flight. You helmet connected with a *twang* and you head-butted him, causing him to stumble backwards. You kicked him farther, giving you time to get to your feet.

     “CLAY CHILL THE FUCK OUT!” Ben yelled, running in between you and Macintosh. Applejack ran over to him, telling him to stop as well. You shoved Ben away, Macintosh doing the same with Applejack. Even when he’s bleeding he still wants to fight. Before you could connect punches, a purple wall divided you both.

     “ENOUGH!” Twilight screamed, causing the ecstatic crowd to go silent. Twilight walked over to you, a mixture of amazement and annoyance in her face. “We can go to Fluttershy’s cottage. She takes care of animals so she will have meat.” Oh so you’re a fucking animal now. Wonderful.

     “I’ll take Macintosh here to the hospital.” Applejack mumbled, trying to pull away the glaring stallion. He can stare all he wants, I ran out of fucks the minute he attacked. You, Ben, Anthony and Twilight started walking over to Fluttershy’s, Rainbow staying with Applejack with Macintosh.

     “That was unnecessary…” Ben mumbled, rubbing his arm.

     “Shut up and let’s get me my damn Bacon” you grumbled. Ben and Anthony chuckled.

     "Even after that he still wants bacon..." Anthony chuckled