Chapters Jacinto Plateau , the only city that still looks normal even with the war going on outside their door. I might think of taking a vacation here. Marble floors were still white. Trees blowing in the cold winter wind. Oh and don’t forget the dead Locust everywhere. You glanced over your shoulder, observing a Locust trying to crawl to a shotgun. I think it’s a Grenadier ... Doesn’t matter.
You walked over to the heavily injured drone, its back torn open by bullets, revealing its ribcage. Its left leg was barely attached, a single muscle dragging it on the floor.
“Excuse me sir, you seem injured...” He looked over to you, surprised that you noticed him. Horror can be seen in his eyes a mile away. It started to drag itself a bit faster, this time not to the gun. It just wanted to get away from you. You stepped on its barely detached leg, the Locust roaring in pain. It looked at you, pleading mercy in its eyes.
“Don’t worry sir.” You said, pointing at your chest. The Locust looked at where your finger was pointing, its eyes getting wider. In white paint read ‘GRUB KILLER’. You smiled under your helmet, pulling your Lancer from your back, the chainsaw coated in the blood of its comrades. “I’m a doctor.”
You revved up the chainsaw, its sound pleasing your ears. The Locust looked at you in mercy before you silenced the beast, plunging your Lancer into its chest. Bones and ripped flesh sprayed as you cut deeper through its shoulder, passing through the heart before exiting through the liver. The top half of the Locust twitched its mouth open as its eyes went pure white. The bottom half laid limp, its blood gushing out like a faucet.
“Are you done having fun?” A familiar voice called. You turned your head to see your younger brother, well one of them, stating in front of your, clenching his Longshot as he stared at the Locust.
“Ben,” You said, turning off the Lancer’s chainsaw and reloading it, the empty mag clanging to the ground. “I think I may have accidently killed my patient.” He grunted, shaking his head before looking at you.
“Just call the damn KR; I don’t want any more of these grubs appearing.” You stepped off the dead grubs foot and chuckled to yourself, hooking the Lancer onto your back.
“You’re a goddamn sniper!” You exclaimed, pointing at his chest. He made the mistake of looking down as you flicked his chin, almost knocking his helmet off. “The only thing you got to worry your ass about is the another damn sniper.” Before he could protest you pressed a button on the side of the helmet, activating the radio.
“This is Echo Squad to command, stop trying to fuck Fenix and answer the damn phone Anya.” Static answered you back before a women’s voice finally answered back.
“You know I could activate the Hammer of Dawn and blast your ass right now Clayton!” You love it when you get this girl flustered.
“Yeah well if you do that you’d kill all these civilians we spent our asses trying to protect!” You glanced over at Benjamin, chuckling softly as he tried to give you the middle finger behind your back. “Besides, you’d miss me.” You hear her laugh softly.
“It would be the happiest moment of my life if you dropped dead.” A grin formed on your face, you turned to Benjamin and he nodded. You started making a choking sound, Benjamin making a perfect impersonation of a grub growl. You turned on your Lancer and sawed into a dead grub, the sound of bones breaking echoed through the cold wind. You dropped to the floor, acting dead as Ben started to shoot randomly before fake crying.
“Ben what the hell was that!” Anya called on comms. He suppressed a laugh as he cried.
“Anya… He came out of nowhere!” He cried, you laughing quietly as he told her the news. “I’m sorry… He’s dead.” Anya sounded devastated on the comms. She kept calling your name until you couldn’t hold it. You busted out laughing, Ben soon falling backwards and laughing himself to tears. Anya sounded butt flustered before the call ended, her curses silenced as you both laughed to tears. You started getting up, clenching you gut. Or what’s left of it.
“Great!” Ben said, his laughter finally dying down to giggles “Now we’re here for another day till Anya forgives us. Nice plan Clay!” You gave him the finger as you picked up your Lancer.
“You joined asshole don’t put the blame on me.” You walked over and picked up the shotgun the grub was crawling to. You already had a Boltok and a Sawed Off but its good to have more firepower. You put the Sawed Off into your custom made pistol holster and put the Gnasher on your back. Got to remember to turn off your badass. “Where’s Anthony?” Benjamin pointed back at the outpost. Before you can respond the sound of chopper blades caught your attention. You looked up to see a King Raven flying its way to your position, two more trailing behind. A soft cheer from the civilians at the outpost made you grin. You waved at the KR’s, their front lights flickering in response. The sun started setting behind them, its rays making the sky orange.
“Guess she does have a heart.” Ben said softly behind you. Your smile faded as an ear crushing roar echoed in the distance. A barrage of rockets flew out from an ally, their path straight for the choppers. Before they can respond the rockets crashed into the main chopper, a giant ball of fire and debris blasting from all sides as the chopper exploded. The destroyed shell of the chopper crashed into another one, another explosion echoing through the park. The third chopper flew right over you, turning around to assist.
“Gunner!” Benjamin yelled as he quick scoped the Locust getting on a Troika on top of a building. Locust started popping out of the ground, some from emergence holes while Kanthus shot out of the ground like missiles. Showoffs you thought You and your brother rushed to cover, avoiding the rain of bullets. You pulled out your Lancer and open fired, chopping down Grubs like trees.
“Eat shit and DIE MOTHERFUCKER !” You roared as you shot multiple shots at a Kanthus, making sure the fucker doesn’t get back up. Carmine sniped Locust that tried to target you. What a guardian angel this kid is. You ducked over cover and reloaded, concrete chips peppering your armor as bullets hailed over your cover. You gave the thumbs up to the hovering Raven and Anthony as they opened fire, devastating the Locust with their Troikas.
“Twelve O’clock!” Ben yelled as you popped your head over to see a charging grub, its chainsaw revved up and ready. You revved your and charged at him, your blades clashing and grinding against each other. You overpowered him easily, to his horror, as you chopped him partly in half. You took out a frag and stuffed it into the gaping hole before kicking him to his comrades. The grenade ticked twice before exploding, blood splattering on your chest and into the locusts eyes. You picked up the fallen Locust’s Lancer and dual wield, mowing down the Locust into mulch. More started shooting out from the ground, getting mowed by you and the King Raven.
“These bastards are starting to really piss me-“
“BRUMAK! ” Anthony yelled in the distance. A building collapsed in the distance as the hulking creature walked into the park, its deafening roar shattering the windows of buildings. You dived into cover, shooting down three more drones before reloading. You tapped into the radio, looking at the King Raven.
“KR Unit 59! Concentrate fire on the hulking asshole on the playing field!” A shriek sent a shiver down your back as two Reavers flew past the Raven, blowing off its back propeller and part of the cockpit. The chopper spun out of control until a third Reaver crashed directly into it, the explosion causing you to cover your eyes. The remains crashed to the floor, the blazing fire the only lightsource in this cold night. “Son of a- Ben fall back to the outpost! Anthony, give us cover fire!”
“The guns jammed!” Anthony replied on the comms. I swear to god if this kid doesn't learn to reload properly...
“Fuck it! Ben! RUUUN!” You and your brother ran to the outpost, you backpedalling abit to give cover fire. The gates opened slowly as you and your brother jumped in, shooting at the charging drones as the gate closed. The outpost wasn’t much of a nice place, if you call an abandoned hotel nice. You got up slowly, wincing as you noticed you got grazed on the shoulder. The pain went away completely as Anthony ran down the hotel stairs, telling the civilians to stay calm before looking at you. He went to say something but you shoved a Lancer into his chest, a loud clang as the metal connected.
“Reload this twenty times in a row.” You grunted, pointing at his face. “If you mess up, start over.” Anthony nodded slowly as he walked over to a bench. Its not that you hated your brother, he is young after all. But Gow damn this kid's got to learn how to reload. COG soldiers comforted the frightened civilians as you pointed at one. He stood up, saluting infront of you.
“Get upstairs and man one of the Troikas, bring three others with you.” He nodded and turned to his friends, who saluted and ran upstairs.
“What the hell…” Benjamin mumbled at he looked through the barred windows. He looked through his sniper scope and gasped.
“Status?” you crouched beside him, flicking the side of his helmet so he pays attention. He glanced over at you.
“Their retreating…” he said quietly. You look through the window to see the Locust backing down, the Brumak roaring one last time before stomping away. You open up the gate and ran outside, glaring at the retreating grubs through your helmet.
“You motherfuckers running away? I thought we had something special you and me!” The drones grunted as they retreated, going back into their holes and around the corner. A lone grunt sprinted away, trying to avoid your gaze. You looked through your iron sights and shot at his leg, causing the grub to fall face first into the ground. You chuckled to yourself. Classic humor. As you walked over to is the ground shook, causing you to sprint to the injured grunt.
“Excuse me sir but you seem injured.” You stepped on its chest getting a low grunt as a response. “Shall a call an ambulance to treat you wound?” The drone laughed, causing you to press harder on its chest. A notable crack makes you stop applying pressure.
“Mind telling me where this Locust party is?” You asked, the drones grin getting wider. “I seem to have lost my invitation” The drone chuckled. You applied more pressure to his ribs, causing his chuckled to turn into agonizing pain. The ground shook again, a chill running down your spine.
“What’s so funny!” you yelled bending down and grabbing him by the neck. You slammed him against a wall, a noticeable crack appearing on the buildings wall. The drone tried to speak but you were cutting its air supply. You dropped it to the ground, taking out your Sawed off and pointing it at its head. “Repeat yourself asshole.” The locust coughed before laughing.
“Your doomed human.” The drone spoke, its deep raspy voice cutting through the cold air. “The Riftworm will claim this city to its rightful owners.” The ground shook violently, the locust’s laugh being downed out as the ground started to split apart.
“What the FUUUUUUUUU-“ Buildings started crumbling down as the earth beneath your feet started to crumble away. "Holy shit! Holy shit! HOLY SHIIIIIT !"
“CLAYTON!” Benjamin yelled on the comms. You looked over to the hotel to see it fall down a giant hole, crumbling like it was building blocks. Jacinto started sinking into the ground, buildings clashing with eachother.
“BENJAMIN!” you yelled, sprinting to the sinking building. “ANTHONY!”
“Marcus to Carmine! Get out of there!” Felix yelled on your comms. “It’s a giant worm! The Locust are sinking cities with a GIANT WORM !” the floor crumbled under you as you fell into the abyss. As you fell, you noticed a faint purple glow. A voice laughed as two yello eyes appeared in the endless abyss, their red irises looking at you as you fell. You passed a large toothy grin, one tooth larger than the others.
"Down the rabbit hole you go." It chuckled. "When will it stop? Nobody knows"
Act I Chapter I: The Forest of Magic [C]
Darkness clouded your vision, the endless black abyss the only thing visible. A soft voice caught your attention, causing you to move closer. Maybe this guy knows where the hell I am. You stopped as you finally could see something. Something you wish you’d have. Two gravestones stood in front of you, COG tags lying on the cold floor. You fell to your knees, your eyes going damp.
“You couldn’t save them.” Someone whispered from behind you. You ignored it and read the tombstones, crawling your way to the helmets that lied atop the stone. ‘HERE LIES ANTHONY AND BENJAMIN CARMINE’
“No…” you croaked, gripping your younger brother’s helmet in your chest.
“You couldn’t save them…” The voice echoed. ‘MAY THEY REST IN PIECE’
“No…” you repeated, looking at their final words on the tombstones. ‘YOU COULDN’T SAVE US’
“Join us big brother…” You spun around to see a ghost of your younger brother. Anthony held his hand out in front of you. You got up and looked at him, before shaking your head.
“No!” you yelled, swinging your fist at the imaginary ghost. It disappeared into smoke before reappearing. Well that’s a sign to run. You turned around and ran, dropping your brother’s helmet of the dark floor.
“Come back! Embrace death!” your fake brother called. You know he’s not dead. You know they’re not dead. A blinding white light made you stop in your tracks, causing you to cover your eyes. The light engulfed you before everything went black again.
BROTHERS IN ARMS: EQUESTRIA
CHAPTER I: THE FOREST OF MAGIC
You opened your eyes to see millions of stars shinning above you. The moon shone directly on you, causing you to get up on your knees. You looked around to see that you’re surrounded by trees. Trees that could give a kid nightmares. But you passed that stage a long time ago. Your Lancer and other weapons were scattered around the area, causing you to get up off your lazy ass and pick them back up.
“This is Sargent Clayton Carmine to command. Anybody home?” static replied back, causing you to just give up. If you’re in Locust territory they might have a radio jammer. You sling your Gnasher on your back and put your Sawed off into its holster. You went to pick up your Boltok pistol when you paused. A knife stuck a picture in the ground, the wind trying to rip it off. You ripped it off to take a closer look. It was a picture of the three of you, Anthony in his recruit uniform as he joined at the time.
“You couldn’t save them.” A voice whispered. You swung around, pointing your Lancer at bushes and shadows. You looked back at the picture before stuffing it in your back pocket.
“I beg to differ asshole.” You said under your breath. You picked a random direction and started walking, pointing your gun at anything that moves. Time to start exploring.
You’ve been walking for God knows how long. The fog on the forest floor makes you think you’re walking into a trap. The trees keep getting creepier and creepier, but look like they’re trying too hard to scare you. For an underground forest, the Locust do take care of their plants. A loud roar makes you spin around. A large beast charged right into you, pinning you to a tree. It backed up as a long black tail shot right at you. You barely dodged it at it impaled itself into the tree. You revved up your chainsaw and cut the tail off, red and green blood spraying on your armor. The beast roared in pain, its red eyes glaring at you.
“Come at me asshole!” you yelled, raising your gun and shooting randomly at the beast. The creature roared in pain. The sound of powerful wings caused you to cover your head as sticks and dirt flew into you. The fuck was that thing? You bent down and picked up the severed tail. Or severed scorpion tail? Did you just fight an overgrown scorpion? But it had wings. Reloading your gun, you continued on, keeping your guard up as a soft growl came from all around. It was stalking you. Even in its pained state.
“Help!” someone called in the distance. “Someone please help me!” You started sprinting, ignoring the howl of wolves nearby. You charged into a rotting tree and into a clearing. Something in pink crawled into a rotten tree, trying to hide. But that’s not what you noticed first. The moon shone in the clearing, revealing 10 wooden looking wolves growling at the rotten tree. A howl made you turn around to see 3 more walking towards you, their green eyes looking at you in astonishment and hunger. Alright, 13 wooden dogs. The crazy meter notched up a bit.
“Who’s first!” you yelled over the growling. Not the first time in this situation. Not the last. You started to unload as they came charging at you, exploding into fragments as your Lancer mowed them down. A wolf jumped onto your back, sinking its wooden fangs into your shoulder. You growled in pain, grabbing the beast and throwing him in front of you. You curb stomped its head into the ground, ducking as another jumped over you. You revved you chainsaw as a third tried to take you down, jumping into the blades as it chopped it clean in half.
One wolf tackled you into the ground, trying to bite at your helmet. You let the wolf bite you in your gauntlet, pulling a knife from your belt and stabbing it into the wooden dog’s neck. You noticed it had a small crown and smiled. Alpha dog down.
“Anymore of you motherfuckers want some!” you roared as you shot at some of the retreating wolves. You sighed before clenching your shoulder. Those assholes bite like Locusts. You reloaded you Lancer and walked over to the hollow tree, waving softly to the two blue eyes staring at you in horror. “I ain’t going to hurt you kiddo.” You whispered, putting your Lancer away.
“Watch out!” said a soft voice. You spun around to see a large creature charge into you, pinning you into the hollow tree. Finally a better look at this asshole! The creature was a large lion, two large bat wings extended as it backed away, and roaring at you. The severed tail swung around, blood spraying on trees. You took out your dagger and charged at the beast, ignoring its looks.
“Check your life insurance, Freak Boy!” you roared as you dodged a swipe from its massive paws. You stabbed your knife into its arm, evicting a roar in pain. You slid under the beast, taking out your Lancer as you came out from behind. You jumped on top the massive beast and revved your chainsaw. “This is what I live for!” You pulled one of its wings and started chopping it off, yelling as its cut through the bone before you fell backwards, the wing detaching. The beast roared in pain, glaring at you, its teeth bared.
“Oh I’m sorry did I hurt you?” you mocked, raising your blood soaked Lancer. “Well FUCK YOU!” You pressed the trigger to hear a noticeable *click*. The beast grinned, the blood from its severed wing pouring down its back. You dropped the gun, cursing to yourself as the beast charged at you, crashing through trees and finally into a rock. You roared in pain as the beast backed up, raising its paw to strike you down. A small rock hit the beast in the side of the head, causing it to look around.
“Get away from him you big… Meany….” Two blue eyes turned into pin pricks as the beast started to walk over to the voice. You got up slowly, coughing up blood in your helmet. God why do rocks hurt. You reached back and took out your hidden Bowie knife, glaring at the beast. You charged at it, jumping on top of the beasts back and pulling its mane. The beast roared before you stabbed the knife straight into its eye with all your might, a crack echoing through the clearing.
“Yeah ain’t so tough now huh!” You yelled, stepping off the injured beast and pulling out your shotgun. “AIN’T SO TOUGH!” you pulled the trigger and the beasts head exploded, blood and brain juice spraying onto your armor. The headless beast twitched before falling to the ground, blood oozing from its head. You backed up, wiping the blood off your visor. You wiped some blood off your arms and your chest armor before looking at the scared-out-of-your-life eyes. You raised out your blood covered- oh shit! You shook the blood off your hand before raising it out.
“It’s OK little girl I gotcha.” Smooth, now you’re a pedophile. The blue eyes looked at you and then your hand. A hoof landed in your hand, causing you to jump a little. Did the girl run away and left her horse here? You helped up the animal and grunted. The poor thing was painted all yellow, two wings seemingly glued on its back. A pink mane covered half of its face, the poor thing trying not to look directly at you. You petted its head, a small eep catching your attention. Did horses make sounds? Should’ve paid attention in class Carmine. You walked over and picked up your empty Lancer, reloading it and putting it on your back.
“Alright horse… pony… thing. Where’s your owner?” the pony looked at you, scared out of its mind. You noticed a path in the distance, the moon helping to illuminate it. Well I wish I noticed that earlier. Not waiting for the pony, you pressed on, passing by the pony and out of the forest. The sound of hooves on dirt made you smile. Even I wouldn’t want to extend my stay in here. You stepped onto the path and sighed. Down north was small bridge that went over a stream, a small cottage on the other side.
“Follow the yellow brick road.” You hummed.
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Act I Chapter II: The City of Townsville [B]
CHAPTER II: THE CITY OF TOWNSVille
“ANTHONY!” a voice called out in the darkness. “BENJAMIN!” You sprung up, holding the side of your helmet in pain. This is worse than when Clay bran outdated alcohol. You opened your eyes to notice the amount of trees all around you. The blinding moon shone on you. Jeez that thing is like another sun!
“Where in the hell am I?” you whispered. You looked around and sprang to your legs when your eyes set on the laying COG beside you. Sweet God the guy gave you a heart attack- wait a minute… “Tony?” the body flinched, curling into the fetal position.
“Five more minutes mom...” he grunted. Well if it’s going to be like that. You walked around him, picking up your sniper rifle and holstering it onto your back.
“Anthony. J. Carmine wake your ass up!” you yelled, kicking him in the shin. The noticeable ‘OW!’ made you smile. You have to stop hanging out with Clay. He got up on his knees, rubbing his leg before picking up his Lancer.
“You got to stop hanging around Clay, Ben!” he grunted, picking up his supplies. You reloaded your sniper and patted him on his back.
“Good to see your in one piece lil’ brother.” You smiled under your helmet. You both started looking around, pointing your weapons at bushes or anything that moved. “Any idea where we are?” he shivered as he looked at a large tree, its creepy face sending a shiver down your spine.
“Um… That creepy woods that everyone tells you not to go into?” You looked at him, causing you both to chuckle. A ear shattering roar made you both point at a shaking bush. You glances through your scope, Anthony doing the same with his Lancer. You both lowered your guns when a small white bunny sprung out of the bush, its facial features shocked to see you both. Wait, do animals have emotions?
“Aww it’s a cute little bunny!” Anthony exclaimed, jumping you out of your trance. He crouched next to it, petting the back of its ears. The poor bunny looked annoyed out of its mind. “Ain’t he a cute little bunny eh Ben? Can I keep him!” he looked over to you, his pleading eyes can be seen through his helmet.
“I don’t know Tony...” you sighed. There’s no way you can say no to this kid. “It looks like it’s really agitated by your petting…” He glanced at the bunny, a burning fire in its eyes.
“Nah Ben. You must be seeing things.” He chuckled. “This thing loves-“ His sentence was cut off as the bunny bit his finger, causing him to scream in pain.
“Kill it!” he screamed. You raised your gun at the bunny. “Sweet God KILL IT! ” he started waving his hand, the not-so-innocent bunny not letting go. You shot a bullet next to it, the loud *POW* causing it to let go. It ran at a speed not even Cole Train could contend. Anthony swore many words, some you haven’t even heard. He picked up his Lancer, spraying in the general direction the bunny went.
“Anthony calm yourself!” you exclaimed, resting your hand on his shoulder armor. “You’re wasting ammo.” He breathed heavily, glancing over to you. You couldn’t help but chuckle. You warned him about the bunny bro.
“Here let me patch you up.” Reaching into your back pocket you pulled out a First Aid pack. He held out his bloodied hand. Geez that rabbit had the jaw power of a thousand suns. You put some rubbing alcohol on a cloth and rubbed the wound, ignoring the cries of pain from your brother. He really needs to man up… Great your sounding like Clayton. Wonder where he is… You wrapped a white cloth around his finger and sighed.
“I’m going after that damn bunny.” Anthony grumbled, getting up off the ground and walking to the direction the bunny went. He can’t be serious.
“You can’t be serious.” You face palmed, your hand connecting with the metal making a soft *clang*. He stopped and pointed in the direction bunny ran.
“That bunny has tasted blood!” he yelled. He pointed as his bandaged finger causing you to cringe. It looked better in the shadows. “Plus the bastard almost bit off my damn finger!”
“I warned you about the bunny bro.” you shrugged. “I told you dawg.” He growled before sprinting after the ‘blood thirsty’ bunny. This kid… you love him to death but... he’s going to kill us all one day.
It’s been an hour running after your brother, thanking him every time he took a break. I’m so going to the gym after this. The sun started to raise a bit, the orange rays causing the starts to disappear. You got to admit, the night sky was beautiful. Anyways time to go after… Oh crap where’d he go!?
“Tony?” you called. Your worry disappeared as you noticed him standing at the exit of the scariest forest in history. You ran over to him, catching your breath. “Geez bro don’t disappear on…… me…” down a small hill stood a village, the lights from windows slowly flickering on. A tall building stood- Forget that I don’t have time to explain it’s a damn village! That means people!
“Is that a town?” Anthony asked excitement in his voice. You chuckled, being as happy as a kid in a chocolate factory.
“I think it’s a village.” You giggled, patting him on the shoulder. He chuckled himself.
“Towns, Cities, Villages! There all have one thing!” he exclaimed, running down the hill. “Civilization!” You holstered your Longbow and chased after him, chuckling on the way down. It’s him that keeps this family alive. No matter how many times he messes up, he still keeps us together. You slowed down as you walked into the village with him, both of you catching your breaths from the laughing fit.
“Holy animals Batman…” You both gasped. The walk into town caused millions of these… painted horse pony things to stare at you.
“Did we just walk into Crayola’s anus?” you asked, slowing your walk as you noticed some had wings glued onto their backs. Even some had horns! What in the hell! “I swear if this is your imagination Tony I want OUT!”
“I’m just as surprised as you are Ben!” he chuckled. “I think we walked into a little girl’s private farm ranch, where she paints ponies and glues wings on their backs.” You both parted the sea of ponies like in the bible, looking at all the amazed eyes. Ponies have emotion right? Before you can ask, a giant pink object covered your visor.
“Himynameispinkiepieandyoumustbewhatwasmakingallthosesoundsintheeverfreeforestbutyouseemharmlessanywaysyoumustbe-“
“SWEET GOD GET IT OFF! ” you screamed, trying to get the pink menace off your helmet. Anthony pointed his Lancer at…Nothing? Where the hell did it go? “What the hell was that?”
“Whatever it was!” he yelled, looking through the sea of ponies for the attacker. “It was cute… And by my calculations; Cute= EVIL.” The ponies looked at your weapons in amazement. God get these things away we’re looking for something cute. You covered the mouth of your helmet.
“Ben you ok?” he asked, looking over to you. You shook your head.
“These ponies…” you gasped. “There so cute… I’m getting a D’aww overload.” He chuckled, not keeping his gave off the ponies. When he’s in the zone, he’s in the ZONE.
“Umm excuse me tall metal…. Things….” You sighed in relief. Someone actually lives here! You and your brother turned around to see…well nothing. Other from a purple horse with a horn, an orange pony with a nice hat and an all pink…
“THERE IT IS!” you pointed at the pink menace, you and Anthony both pointing your guns at the seemingly happy pony. Seriously do animals have emotion?? Doesn’t matter the pink menace will not escape!
“Alright pink ball of death!” Anthony growled. “Hands… err hoofs behind your back! NOW!” You glanced over to your brother.
“Tony animals can’t understand English.” You sighed. “And before you say our dog understood that’s because he was a-“
“Okie Dokie Lokie!” the pony smiled, sitting down and putting her hooves behind her back. Wait stop! Rewind! Did that thing just talk? Anthony was as shocked as you were, lowering his Lancer slowly. OK so you weren’t the only one who heard that.
“Did you just talk?” Anthony said confusion in his voice. You kept a firm grip on your Longbow, not keeping your eyes off the now bouncing talking pony.
“Of course she can talk.” The purple one smiled. You swung your head over to look at the purple pony. “She’s not a foal. Anyways my names Twilight Sparkle! What’s yours” Anthony rubbed the back of his neck, his grip on his Lancer slowly decreasing.
“C-Carmine.” He barely managed. “A-Anthony Carmine.” Twilight nodded her head in approval.
“Nice to meet you Anthony.” She glanced at you, her smile not fading. If your mind wasn’t everywhere you would’ve told her to stop smiling. Oh shit she said something!
“I’m sorry what?” you responded. Your talking to a pony… If Clay could see you now...
“What’s your name?” she repeated. You cleared your throat, all moisture disappearing after the pony first talked.
“Benjamin Carmine.” You responded, shaking your head as you felt weird. I’m talking to a damn animal... Her smile expanded. Oh God it can get bigger.
“Oh your brothers!” she exclaimed. “I have a brother that works in the royal guard! Actually he’s captain of the royal guard but that’s not important.” You looked around the crowd of ponies before looking back at her.
“Twilight you seem smart.” You sighed, holstering your sniper. “Any idea where we are?” her smile increased tenfold. Seriously she’s going to break something.
“Well you’re in Ponyville silly!” she smiled. “The closest town to Canterlot” aced it on the village part. Wait a minute…
“Ponyville?” Anthony asked. The pink ball of springs clinged herself to Anthony’s helmet, her smile 200x bigger than Twilight’s.
“Oooh! Are you two new to Ponyville!” she exclaimed “That means I have to make a ‘Welcome ToPonyville’ party!” Before you can say gone she zipped away, leaving a cloud version of her on Anthony’s helmet. He blew it away, waving his hand to brush it away.
“Never heard of Ponyville partner? “The orange one spoke, her accent reminding you of Dizzy. “You some kind a foreigner?” You raised an eyebrow under your helmet, confused about her question.
“Maybe we’re on a different part of Sera?” Anthony said under his breath. Twilight perked up.
“Sera?” she asked. “What’s a Sera?” She did not just ask what planet we’re on…
“Sera?” you repeated. “The planet we’re standing on. I’m surprised a place like this hasn’t been destroyed by the Locust.” She tilted her head to the side.
“You must be mistaken.” She chuckled. “This is Equestria.” You stumbled backwards. What?
“I’m sorry what?” Anthony shook his head, not believing any of this. You couldn’t even believe it. Twilight repeated herself, causing your heart to drop.
“Anthony…” you said, turning to look at your brother. “We ain’t in Kansas no more…”
Act I Chapter III: Zap Apples [C]
CHAPTER III: ZAP APPLES
*Knock* *Knock*
“Hello?” You called, looking for signs of life in the windows. You’ve been standing at this cottage door for about five minutes, a shocked yellow pony behind you. You’ve come to the conclusion that this is a pony, due to its size.
*Knock* *Knock*
“I got your god damn horse!” but that doesn’t mean you’ll start calling it that. You went to knock again when you noticed the dent you left in the door. You sighed to yourself. “Fuck this!” you backed up and gave the door a strong kick, sending it off its hinges. It flew over the now pissed white bunny ate to the back of the room. You walked into the hous-
*Cling*
“Who the fuck made this door so low!” You grumbled, punching the top of the door frame. You holstered your still blood soaked Lancer, looking around the room for life. You didn’t notice the small rabbit kicking your leg in a fit of anger and horror. “Does anyone live in this hobbit like house!” silence was your only response. Well, better raid it for supplies. And maybe find a radio.
You ran upstairs, kicking open doors. Place has two bedrooms, a lot of animals. Seriously is this place abandoned? You went into the washroom, looking for one thing. God damn it where is the- Aha! You carried the small first aid kit downstairs. To see the yellow pony standing there, another first aid kit in her mouth. Jeez if you’d known this damn animal was this helpful… Petting the pony on her head, you looked around for a piece of paper. There’s someone that lives here, there’s too many damn animal food. Plus the fridge has food. If you call grass food.
“You know you should umm… Patch yourself up.” Said a small voice. Jeez if you didn’t have your helmet you would’ve never heard that.
“Well I was just about to write a letter for you lady-“ you turned around to see the small Crayola pony standing in front of you, its pink mane covering half its face. You looked over it, around it; you even lifted it up, getting a small eep in response. You put the small horse down, looking directly at it. “Did you just talk?” chuckling to yourself, you went back to your letter.
“Well ofcouse I did.” The soft voice responded. “Was I too quiet? I can be louder… If that’s umm OK with you…” You spun around this time, looking directly at the small horse thing. It blinked, its blue eyes shining in the moonlight. Jeez those things are like dia-
“You’re umm... Bleeding a lot.”
“JUDAS PRIEST !” you yelled, backing away from the pony and into the counter. You pulled out your Sawed Off and pointed it at the pony, her eyes turning into pin pricks. She started backing away, not keeping her eyes off your gun. Geez you’re a heartless slaughterer of many Locust, but those eyes… they make your heart start beating again. “What the fuck are you?” she didn’t respond, only eeps and murmurs. You grunted, holstering your sawed off. Her eyes returned to normal, before they settled onto your shoulder. She flew over to you- Wait they can fly!? She started pushing you to the couch, well you started moving so it looked like she was pushing.
“Don’t worry, mommy Fluttershy will patch you up.” She smiled, letting you sit down. This ‘fluttershy’ can’t be serious. You’re a damn man; you don’t need to be treated like a child. You growled as she put on the rubbing alcohol, who in their right mind thought it was a good idea to make that burn like acid!
“Not to be rude Miss Fluttershy…” you growled, watching her remove a wooden tooth from your wound. “But could you shed some light on where the fuck I am?” she winced when you swore. What is this a kids friendly zone?
“Well umm the forest you were in was the Everfree Forest ,” she got a needle and string and started sowing the wounds. “One of the most dangerous places in Equestria .” You chuckled, looking at your bloodied armor.
“For a dangerous place,” you glanced over to her, smiling when she started bandaging the wound. “It ain’t that bad. Why the hell were you out there anyways? Your no fighter.” She pointed at a satchel that you didn’t even notice until now. Seriously she’s yellow and its brown. Carmine get your eyes checked…
“Well umm...” she said softly… seriously get a microphone. “I had to get some supplies for Twilight. She was making a medicine for one of my sick animals…” She owns these!? Well there go your plans for killing that pig in the back.
“This Twilight sounds smart…” you grunted, getting up off the chair. The sun shone through the window, directly onto you. “Maybe she could shed some light on where I am.” And maybe where your brothers are… you were just about to exit when Fluttershy flew in front of you, blocking your path. She pointed at your blood splattered armor. Right; better clean up before going to meet this ‘Twilight’. Grabbing the blanket on her couch, you rubbed off the blood and exited the cottage, remembering the door frame. Fluttershy led the way, you trailing far behind. I swear the damn sun has a vendetta on you. Ignoring it you were on your way.
It’s been half a God damn hour, walking on this damn path. The only interesting this that happened was a rainbow streak flying over to where the town was. other from that it was a boring ass walk to this town. By the way we’re here.
“Here we are.” Fluttershy smiled. You were in a town. Not just any town, a town that makes Crayola want to sue. Ponies scattered around the town, looking at you in amazement and horror. Oh great they have horns! I swear if there’s one with a horn and wings so help me God-
“Don’t worry Fluttershy I got your back !” someone called. Before you could react a Rainbow bullet ran into you, causing you to crash into a food stand. Fillies and mares ran away from the rubble. “Stay behind me Fluttershy I’ll handle this!” you groaned, feeling the eyes on you. Whoever this pony was, she made the worst mistake; Attacking you first.
“Umm rainbow its OK-“ Fluttershy was cut off by the cyan pony, her rainbow mane covering her eyes. You got up, ignoring the pain in your shoulder. The rainbow pony charged at you, leaving a streak behind her. You moved to the side, grabbing her tail and throwing her into a house, the wall exploding by the impact.
“You made a mistake motherfucker!” You yelled, pulling out your Lancer. The rainbow mane pony got to her hooves, a small grin on her face. “Now you’re gonna EAT IT BITCH!” Before you could rev up the chainsaw a rope tied around your right arm... A hard tug made you drop you gun, but not fall over. These ponies…
“Now hold it up there partner!” an orange pony with a- Is that Dizzy’s hat?- called, pulling the rope with her mouth. You glanced over to the rainbowed pony, her wings flaring as she charged to you. You wrapped the rope around your hand and pulled, causing the orange pony to collide with the rainbow train. You smiled to yourself, unraveling the rope. Before you could get your Lancer, two hooves connected to your back, causing you to stumble forward. God damn it I just want my Lancer!
The orange pony went to kick you again, but you grabbed her back legs in a split second. The rainbowed pony flew up into the air, curving around and diving straight to you.
“BATTER UP!” you yelled. You waited for the right time before swinging the orange pony at the cyan Pegasus. That’s what they are! The loud *POW * made you smile as the Pegasus flew the opposite way, crashing into a tree… house… What the fuck is that? You FINALLY picked up your Lancer, dropping the injured orange pony. Ponies stared at you in horror now, the crowd making you grin. You started walking over to the tree house, revving your chainsaw. Today, blood will be shed.
“Hey get it off me!” a familiar voice called. You stopped the chainsaw as you saw Benjamin on the floor in the tree house, using his Longbow to protect himself from the rainbow Pegasus. You holstered your gun and charged, yelling as you got close.
“GET OFF MY BROTHER YOU FUCKING BITCH!” you ran into the cyan Pegasus, crashing into a bookshelf. A purple unicorn looked at you in horror as you pinned the Pegasus to the wall. You went to punch out the living daylights out of this bitch when a purple aurora surrounded your fist, stopping your movements. You looked around to see the purple pony’s horn glowing the same colour. Magic? What sorcery is this? You pushed harder, veins appearing on your arm. A white pony with a purple manes horn started to glow, helping the purple pony as your arm started to inch closer to the Pegasus’ head.
“Clay calm down!” Anthony rested his hand on your shoulder, causing you to stop. You dropped the rainbow Pegasus on the ground, turning to see your two brothers standing behind you.
“Tony…” you gasped. “Ben!” You hugged them both, ignoring the crowd of six ponies and a purple lizard. Ain’t nobody got time to realize the cyan one is glaring at you. Nobody got time for the orange one being held up by Fluttershy. Your damn brothers are here.
And that’s all that matters.
Act II Chapter II: Fifty Shades of Red [C]
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
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Act II Chapter III: Party Hard or Don't Party At All [B]
[Note: this is a skipable chapter.]
CHAPTER VI: PARTY HARD OR DON’T PARTY AT ALL
“What’s with the door hanging on its hinges?” Fluttershy’s house looked like a normal cottage. Excluding the obvious broken door with a boot print engraved on the surface.
“It’s like you people don’t even listen to my stories.” Clay patted you on the head and walked into the cottage, ducking under the door frame. “FLUTTERSHY I’M BACK!” the sound of clanging pots and pans was the only response.
“O-Oh I wasn’t expecting you to return so quickly!” The hell’s that supposed to mean? Anthony chuckled slightly.
“Clay we do listen to your stories.” Anthony chuckled. “They always end the same. You return covered in blood with the thoughts of Anya clutching to your arm, saying ‘Oh Clay you’re my hero!’” Clay slapped his helmet, causing you to laugh.
“You really aggressive with your brothers…” Twilight mumbled. Yeah he’s always like that. And he always has a perfect excuse.
“It’s how I keep these plant eaters looking tough!” he chuckled. See what I mean. Twilight just shook her head, not wanting to question it further.
“DEMON!” Anthony yelled. Fluttershy finally came from the kitchen, a small white bunny trailing behind her. “Die you spawn of Satan!” Clay grabbed him by the shoulder, stopping him in his tracks.
“Wrong bunny genius.” He chuckled, pointing at the bunny. “Does that look like an evil bunny to you?” The small white bunny hid behind Fluttershy’s legs, its small scared eyes looking at Anthony.
“Oh no! Angel would never hurt anyone!” Fluttershy petted the bunny on the head, angel closing his eyes in bliss. “Isn’t that right Angel bunny?” the rabbit nodded vigorously, getting a smile from the quiet mare.
“I didn't know you came with company... What brings you all here?” Fluttershy peeped. You were going to ask what she said but Twilight interjected.
“Well after announcing to the town that HE eats meat,” she ushered a hoof to Clay. “We came here so he can get his... what’s it called?”
“Bacon.” All three of you said simultaneously. Twilight rolled her eyes and nodded, Fluttershy understanding this completely.
“I-I didn’t know you liked meat…” Fluttershy stammered. Clay waved her off, taking a seat at her table. You and Anthony took your seats, Twilight the last to join. “It’s a good thing you came then! I was making some steak for the sick bear in the back.” Before she could even get the plate, Clay ran to the kitchen, returning with a plate full of cooked steak.
“It ain’t bacon, he grunted, taking back his seat. “But meat’s meat.”
“Wait Fluttershy you said you left the bear in the back.” Twilight commented, wincing as Clay started to take off his helmet. He noticed this and chuckled, slipping it back on. She knows what we look like, why is she scared of him? “is it a good idea to leave a bear surrounded by chickens and other animals?” A lour roar answered her question.
“Oh my!” Fluttershy and Twilight ran outside, leaving the three of you sitting at the table. Anthony’s stomach growled, causing you and Clay to groan.
“You gonna eat all that?” he asked. Clay slammed his helmet on the table, breathing in the air. He still has those scars from that KR accident.
“Go eat some plants or something grass eater.” Without any interruptions, he dived into a piece of steak, not using forks or anything. You went to take a slice but Clay gave you the finger, his eyes glaring at your slowly receding hand. Asshole.
“What’d I miss?” Rainbow flew into the cottage, a questioning look on the busted door. Her gaze set to Clay and she froze, her wings flaring up suddenly. I know Clay strikes fear in everyone’s hearts but still…
“Eating Twilight’s cousin.” Rainbow’s eyes went into pin pricks. “I’m kidding Dashie… The hell’s up with your wings?” Rainbow blushed, pushing down her VERY stiff wings.
“O-Oh I’ve never seen anything eat meat before!” she stuttered, taking a seat next to Clay. “It’s just a first time seeing you eat. Meat! Yeah!” Clay glanced over to her, his deadpan stare causing her to blush more. He finished his last steak and stroked her head, her blush making her whole head red. You’re going to burst a blood vessel.
“You’re weird sometimes Dashie.” Clay grinned, putting back on his helmet. Rainbow’s wings started to slowly flare open, causing you to chuckle.
“I think he’s slowly turning on Rainbow.” You whispered to Anthony, causing him to chuckle.
“If a girl gets a ‘wingboner’, does that mean they’re a boy…?” He responded, causing you both to chuckle.
“The hell you two hyena’s laughing about?” clays voice caused you both to go silent, your shoulders shaking slightly.
“Clay watch your language.” Twilight and Fluttershy finally returned. Jeez it looks like they’ve been attacked by a bear.
Get it?
“Oh I’m sorry mommy Twilight,” Clay chuckled, you and Anthony trying not to laugh at the nickname. “I’ll go into my room since now I’m grounded. Oh yeah, I don’t have a room, so FUCK YOU!” You and Tony laughed, even though he had a point. Where you guys going to sleep? Clay could sleep anywhere but Anthony needs a bed…. And so do you.
“You could stay with me!” both Rainbow and Fluttershy blurted out. Oh boy here we go. It’s the Anya-Sam wars all over again. Fluttershy sat next to Clay’s right, glaring at Rainbow.
“I’ll probably stay over at Twilight’s since it’s in town.” Fluttershy’s head lowered, a small grin creeping on Rainbow’s face. “But I’ll pass by when I can Flutters. You’ve got the only food I’ll eat.” He lifted her chin, her soft eyes reflecting off his visor. Rainbow had a visible sign of jealousy on her face, Twilight giving her a questionable look. This is going south real quick.
“Well it’s getting late.” You coughed, sending Fluttershy out of her trance. Clay chuckled, nodding to you. “Let’s start heading to Pinkie’s party and avoid the crowd.”
“The whole town was invited.” Twilight commented. You and Clay groaned, getting off your seats. Good, your pistol was trying to find a way up your ass… All three of you decided to leave your weapons at Twilight’s only bringing your pistols. And Clay’s Sawed-Off.
“Great.” He grumbled, getting off his seat. “It’s like you want me to kill everyone in Ponyville. Where’s Applejack’s barn-I find this not surprising- where’s her barn at?” after calming down the shocked Fluttershy from his remark, Twilight finally responded.
“On the other side of Ponyville.” Clay stopped at the door and looked over his shoulder.
“Getting tired of your shit Twilight…”
My god towns’ people need to FUCK OFF! After about an hour and a half of walking through the frightened town, dodging thrown tomato’s and other things, you FINALLY made it to the barn. Which was on top of a hill. Surrounded by apples.
“I think we’re here.” You groaned, breathing heavily. Anthony patted you on the back, doing the same.
“Who’s FUCKING idea was it to put a barn ON TOP of a hill!” Clay yelled. Rainbow chuckled, flying over the three of you. “Lazy ass…. Atleast Fluttershy and twilight walked!” Fluttershy froze hearing her name, her face in the middle of sticking her tongue at Rainbow.
“Wheres Twilight?” Anthony chuckled, looking for the purple pony.
“She umm… teleported to the party.” Fluttershy whispered, walking up the hill with the three of you. “She got annoyed by Clay… N-Not that you’re annoying or anything you’re really nice to be around. Not that I like being around you! I mean I do! I… ummm.” Before any of you could respond, she zoomed into the I-swear-to-got-its-vibrating barn.
“Anthony!” you glanced over at your brother, finally reaching to the barn. “What does the scouter say about her rustled level?”
“IT’S OVER 9000!” Anthony chuckled. Clay just shook his head, opening the barn doors.
“You guys are such kids…” all three of you chuckled, walking into the LOUDEST PARTY IN HISTORY.
A white unicorn stood behind a mix table, a set of bass headphones around her neck. Her electric blue mane covered her dark purple glasses. Lights flashed around the darkened room, large basses littered all over the barn. Hundreds of ponies danced to the music, ignoring the three of you. The dance floor had colorful tiles, switching color with the music. Fluttershy stood at the punch table, mixing the punch bowl. That’s kind of stra-
“The guests of honor have arrived!” the DJ hovered a mic in front of her, a small grin creeping on her face as she noticed you looking at her. Oh boy… “Now THIS PARTY CAN GET STARTED!” everyone cheered as the DJ started blasting music.
“Either this part of the town doesn’t care,” you glanced over to Clay. “Or they’re here for the music.”
“I’m betting on the latter.” Clay grunted. Fluttershy rushed over to you three, two red cups in her mouth.
“Hey I’m shorry fer running earlier.” She looked down before looking back at Clay, her smile beaming. “But I got you shome drinksh!”
“Thanks for the drinks Fluttershy.” You grunted, causing her to blush. That’s right, forgot about us huh? Clay was about to take one of her cups when Rainbow OUT OF NOWHERE!
“Hey you lame!” Fluttershy was giving her the stare of a thousand suns. “Wanna join our drinking contest? I’ll show you how a real champ does it!”
“YOU’RE ALWAYS THE FIRST TO STOP RAINBOW!” Applejack called from across the room. Rainbow just waved her off, looking at the three of you. You just shrugged, Anthony saying why not.
“Time to get schooled.” Clay chucked, walking over to the table Applejack was sitting at, you and Anthony following in suit. What you didn’t see was Rainbow spitting her tongue at Fluttershy, causing her to just storm off into the party.
OK not a good idea. You and Anthony shot down your drinks, slamming the glasses on the table.
“OK that’s t-twenty…” you stuttered. It tasted like normal apple juice but now the alcohol was kicking in. “N-Next shot.” A loud slam made you snap out of your drunkenness. Clay had 9 bottles of Applejack Daniels infront of him, an evil grin on his face.
“Getting schooled.” He chuckled, opening another bottle. Rainbow puked on the floor before passing out. “Getting…… Schooled.”
“It ain’t over yet partner!” Applejack exclaimed, slamming down her bottle and opening another. Big Macintosh joined in after Clay’s first bottle, accepting his challenge. He slammed down his 9th and started opening his 10th. The crowd around you made this a competition, the DJ glancing over at Clay’s progress every now and then.
“Seriously, this shit’s like water!” Clay grunted, finishing his 10th. “Anything stronger than water, Applejack?” Her and Mac grinned, pulling a bottle from under the table. You barely understood Equestrian but you understood this.
“Russian Grade Vodka.” You gasped. Anthony and the rest of the crowd doing the same. The music cut, shit just got real. Applejack drunkenly poured three shots of the Vodka, passing them to Macintosh and Clay. Clay eyed the glass, looking at the crowd. Uh oh the alcohol’s kicking in. he picked up the glass, downing it in one gulp. His eyes shot open, groaning as he clenched his chest. Applejack and Macintosh smiled.
“Some hard stuff huh sugarcube?” applejack chuckled. “You almost won th-“ she was cut off as Clay grabbed the bottle, chugging it down.
“HOLY SHIT!” you and Anthony both said at the same time. With one last gulp, he slammed down the empty bottle.
“Hail…” he burped, rubbing his mouth. He put on his helmet and put a foot on the table, putting his hands on his hips. “To the FUCKING KING!” The barn exploded in cheers, Applejack and Macintosh’s faces causing you to laugh.
“And the winner!” the DJ announced, everyone cheering louder. “Is CLAYTON CARMINE!”
“Somewhere Cole’s so jealous.” You chuckled.
Today was a good day.
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Act III Chapter I: Trains Are Not Fast Travel [C]
It was dark. Pitch black even. Why is it always dark in my dreams? You started walking aimlessly, a small chuckled echoing around.
“Maybe because I like the dark…” Who said that?
“Who the fuck’s in my head!” You yelled, a maniacal laughter being your response.
“It doesn’t matter who I am,” The voice chuckled. “It matters who you are! I’ve heard so much about you, Clayton Carmine. How you’ve killed so many of those monsters in cold blood. But you didn’t tell them that did you? Holding secrets from Twilight? Tsk tsk tsk…” Its true… you did hold back on all the Locust you killed. You even lied about the war, saying it was just an agreement went wrong.
“Go fuck yourself.” You grunted, still not able to see who you’re talking to. “Who the fuck are you anyways?”
“Not who, my angered friend…..” the voice whispered, causing you to shiver. “Whaaaaaaat…” The ground, at least you think the ground, started to shake. Pink clouds rose from the floor, leaving a trail to a white castle floating in the pitch black sky. You hesitated, stepping on the pink cloud to see if it was solid.
“I assure you, I wouldn’t want to kill you.” The voice paused, chuckling to itself. “Well not yet…” ascending up the stairs of pink clouds, memories haunted you left and right. Your father joining the war, Benjamin being born. That horrible day… You snapped out of your trance as the voice laughed. You stood in a throne room, curtains ripped and torn off the windows. But that’s not what caught you first.
Sitting on a golden chair was the most messed up motherfucker you’ve ever seen. It was the combination of every animal and then some. A goat horn, a deer horn. Lion paw, eagle claw.
“What fucked up fantasy created you?” You growled. “You look like the combination of every fucked up animal. It’s like every animal fucked each other and you were-“Holy shit the fucker’s got magic.
“If you are wise you would shut up now.” The beast growled, causing you to grin under your helmet. “For I am Discord, The spirit of Chaos. I’ve been watching you, Clayton. It’s interesting what you hold back. Your feelings. Your love for battle, your hatred of the Locust. Some might even say…. You’re pure Chaos.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” you yelled. Discord chuckled, pressing his fingertips together. The ground shook, parting at your feet you clutched to the edge of the ground, trying to pull yourself up. Discord stood in front of you, his face merely an inch from your helmet.
“Oh you’ll see…” He smiled, stepping on one of your hands. “You’ll see…” he stepped on your other hand, causing you to fall into the black abyss.
ACT III
CHAPTER VII: TRAINS ARE NOT FAST TRAVEL
“Wake up Clay.” You groaned, Ben’s slap on your helmet causing you to completely wake up. He chuckled and sat back down, Fluttershy’s shoulders shaking slightly. The floors moving… Why’s the floor moving!
“Where are we?” you grumbled, glancing over to the window. The scenery moved at an alarming rate, trees passing by in blurs. Discord’s face flashed, causing you to look away.
“Still on the train…” Rainbow groaned next to you. She leaned on your shoulder, her mane rainbow colored mane covering her face. “Wake me up when we hit Canterlot.” The train cart was empty, only you, Ben, Tony and the main six sitting in different chairs. Even after the party, the town still hated you. Anthony snored loudly, lying on three chairs. He hugged his Snub pistol, not letting it go. You and Ben were the only ones who brought at least a weapon, you Sawed-Off strapped to your leg. Ben reloaded his Longshot, checking the scope every now and then.
“I still think you should’ve left your weapons at my house…” Twilight sighed, watching Ben clean the scope.
“How do I know this isn’t all a trap?” You grunted, patting your Sawed-Off. Twilight rolled her eyes, glancing back out the window.
“Because you’ll be in the presence of Princess Celestia.” She smiled. “The raiser of the Sun and my Mentor.” Now it was your turn to roll your eyes under your helmet.
“I don’t believe that shit for one minute.” Ben nodded in agreement. “How could one bitch raise the sun?” Twilight went rigid, hearing you call her mentor a bitch.
“Because she’s a god!” she growled. You glanced over to Ben. He chuckled and went back to cleaning his gun. “Besides, she might be the only one that could send you three back.” The train went silent. Ben leaned his Longshot on his chair, looking out the window. Go back? Back to total chaos? I mean, you’d love to go back to killing Locust; their blood always had this sweet smell. But here… you could start over. You could live in peace. You could…keep your brothers alive.
“I don’t want to go back…” you mumbled. Ben glanced over to you. Rainbow smiled in her sleep. Applejack and Twilight looked at you questionably.
“Won’t any of y’friends miss you sugarcube?” You had a lot of friends in the COG. You and Dom always understood each other. Marcus was like an old friend you’ve never had. Baird always repaired your armor. This was frequent. Dizzy had daughters of his own, understanding your protectiveness of your brothers. But your closest friends were your brothers.
“No…” you sighed, getting out of your thoughts. “They’d understand that I’ve finally moved on…” The room went silent. Twilight coughed, looking dead through your helmet and into your eyes.
“What about family?” Ben tensed up, looking at Twilight. You clenched the chairs arm rest, looking down at the floor.
“Just drop the subject Twilight…” Ben mumbled, looking back out the window.
‘But this is important!” she exclaimed. “What if we can’t bring you all back? Wouldn’t your parents miss you? Wouldn’t they wonder where you are?”
“WHY DON’T YOU MIND YOUR OWN FUCKING BUSINESS!” you roared, getting up off your chair. Twilight shrunk back, looking up at you in horror. “Why don’t you learn to shut the fuck up when someone tells you to! Why don’t you just quit while you’re fucking ahead!” Anthony woke up, watching your outburst. You breathed heavily, looking at all the eyes on you. You walked to the back of the train, kicking open doors until you hit the caboose.
You could see Ponyville shrinking in the background, disappearing into the scenery. You clenched the bar railing on the caboose, looking down at the train tracks. You ignored the wind blowing. You ignored the sound of hooves behind you.
“Fuck off Rainbow I want to be left alone.” You didn’t even turn around, your eyes watering. You haven’t cried in a while, they felt like acid on your scarred face.
“I know what you’re going through sugarecube.” Applejack responded, staying at the door. You spun around, your rage hidden behind your helmet.
“Do you!” You yelled. “Do you really know what it feels like losing your parents because of some fucked up war! DO YOU REALLY!”
The explosion outside caused you to wake up. Your curtains were orange. Why were they orange?
“CLAYTON!” your mother called. She barged into your room, your younger brother Benjamin hugging her leg. Tears were rolling down his face, his eyes scared out of his mind. “Help me with your brother we have to go!” you ran out of your bed, ignoring the fact that you’re in pajamas. You picked up your brother, shielding him from an explosion outside. You and your mother ran downstairs, gasping in horror at the beast in front of you. It was grey in colour, its teeth as sharp as blades. It was going to shoot at you when a Lancer revved up and chopped it in half, the blood spraying over you and your mother. You shielded Ben, covering his eyes.
“Maria, Clay. Thank god your alive.” Your father stood in front of you, his COG armor covered in blood. He held out his hand, helping you up.
“Dad whats going on!” you yelled over the loud roar. Bullets echoed from outside, screams from people making your heart sink.
“No time to explain!” he yelled, pointing out the door. “Get your mother and brother out of here! Echo team and I will cover you!” He pushed you outside and into the war ground. Bullets rained from each side, monsters shooting out from the ground. Your neighbourhood was a war ground, dead COG soldiers littered on the floor. A Raven could be seen at the end of the battleground. Colonel Hoffman guided you to it, shooting from cover. You helped your mother on the Raven, letting your brother up as well.
“Who the fuck is that!” a dark figure started walking from the monsters side, black birds blocking the bullets the COG soldiers shot.
“Dad get on!” you yelled, trying to jump off the raven. You father looked over to you one last time, his smile the last thing you saw.
“Take care of your brother Clay.” He yelled, charging at the dark figure. The monster roared and grabbed him by the neck.
“TONY NO!” your mother screamed. The last thing you saw was the monster stabbing your father in the chest, cracking his neck in the process. The raven started to lift off, Hoffman, holding you back from jumping off.
“It’s ok Clayton.” He whispered. “It’s ok… everything’s ok…”
You backed away from Applejack, looking back outside. You sat with her in the caboose, telling her your story.
“Do you know how it feels…” you sniffled, wiping away your tears. You took off your helmet a while ago, Applejack saying to just show your feelings. “To know that your brother doesn’t know what his mother ever looked like…”
“Let me see her!” two COG soldiers held you back at the entrance of the hospital, your strength causing them to call a third. You were in your rookie armor, joining the COG a year ago. It’s been 10 years after your father’s death, his COG tags around your neck.
“Let him in.” Hoffman pushed away the COG soldiers, ushering you to her room. Lying on the hospital bed was your mother, two doctors looking at her lay there. Her stomach was bloated, a small hand stretching on her skin. Benjamin stood beside you, a small stubble on his chin.
“Hitting puberty Ben?” you chuckled, messing up his hair. He groaned, hiding his small smile. “Soon you’ll be in the COG just like me…”
“And push!” a doctor commanded. Your mother grunted, her stomach getting smaller and smaller. The room went silent before the cries of your baby brother echoed around the room. “It’s a boy!” the doctor gave your mother the baby, you and Ben standing next to her. The baby looked at you three, its blue eyes glowing in the light.
“What you going to name it mom?” you smiled, holding your baby brother in your hands. Your mother thought for a second, then smiled.
“Anthony.” Your mother smiled. “Anthony Carmine. After his father.” The room went silent, your mothers’ heart rate monitor noticeably slowing. You gave Ben the baby and looked at your mother.
“Mom…” you whispered. Your mother smiled, her soft blue eyes looking at you.
“Take care… of your brothers…” she whispered. Her heart rate flat lined, doctors pushing you and your brothers out of the way. You left the room, Ben asking you where you’re going. You ran outside and into the stormy weather. You dropped on your knees, clenching your dads COG tags in your hand. Ben stood at the doorway, watching you cry.
Take care of your brothers.
The train started to slow to a stop, the screeching of the wheels on the rail. You put back on your helmet, sighing to yourself.
“I’ve been taking care of my brothers ever since…” You sighed, looking at yourSawed-Off. “It’s been hard but…. Well…”
“Whats the deal with that gun anyways?” Applejack asked, wiping away her tears. You looked down at your gun, two COG tags hanging off the trigger.
“These tags belong to my father. I went back to the remains of my town…” You sighed and showed her a shotgun shell. “And inside these are the normal gunpowder. And my Mom’s ashes.” Before you could respond Applejack hugged you around the waist.
“Thanks for listening Applejack…” you sighed, ruffling her mane. She looked at you, her eyes red from crying. She nodded, letting go of your waist and putting back on her hat.
“If you need someone to talk to sugarcube…” she smiled. “I’m always there.”
“Just… don’t tell anyone I was crying ok?” you grunted, stretching your arm. “I don’t want people thinking I’m soft.” Applejack chuckled, patting you on the back.
“I won’t tell no one sugarcube…” she smiled. “Ah promise.”
But little did you know a rainbow maned pony heard the whole conversation.
Act III Chapter II: Canterlot Hate [B]
CHAPTER VIII: CANTERLOT HATE
“You feeling better now?” Clay exited the train, Applejack standing right beside him. If twilight wasn’t so stupid and ask about our… family... this would’ve never happened.
“Better.” He grunted, looking around. Twilight ushered you all to the exit of the train station, ignoring the many eyes that set on the three of you. “These ponies dress fancy…”
“That’s because you’re in Canterlot darling.” Rarity smiled, trotting with the rest of the main six. “This is where the rich and the fashionable live.” You and Anthony sighed. This is going to be one of those days…
“So I’m guessing there will be more people like you?” Rarity paused, not understanding the question. Rainbow whispered something in her ear and nodded to Clay. “Oh…. Joy.”
Exiting the train station, the three of you stood in awe. White buildings stood tall in the air, golden rooftops reflecting the bright sun. The floor was made of cobblestone, hooves making a soft *clop* as they connected. Ponies took no mind to the three of you, some in very fashionable wear. The large castle of Princess Celestia stood on the far side, long curtains with a sun and a moon imprinted on them.
“Guys,” Twilight coughed, catching your attentions. “Welcome to Canterlot!”
“It’s very white…” you commented, covering your visor.
“I fucking hate it…” Clay groaned, crossing his arms. Twilight sighed, rolling her eyes. Rainbow tossed Applejack three coins, a look of annoyance in her face.
“C’mon Clay lighten up.” You groaned, looking around the city. “Atleast it’s better than Ponyvil-“
“MONSTER!” a mare screamed. The city went into panic, stallions covering their mares as they saw the three of you. “CALL THE GUARD!”
“Spoke too soon.” Anthony sighed, going for his pistol. Before you could reach for your sniper Twilight put a hoof on your hand.
“No! don’t do anything.” Twilight glanced over to Clay, Sawed-Off in hand. “I can talk to them. My brothers captain of the royal guard.”
“Well that explains why I hate you so much…” Clay growled. A trio of gold clad stallions rushed over to your positions, stopping infront of Twilight. Pegasus soldiers flew overhead, watching your every move. Clay was getting agitated, your muscles tensing as you held your sniper rifle in hand. Before you knew it, the three of you and the main six were surrounded.
“Twilight Sparkle,” one of the soldiers stated no emotion in his voice. “What is your business bringing these monsters of the Everfree forest to Canterlot.” Clay growled on the name monster.
“We were summoned by Princess Celestia to bring them to her.” Twilight said in the same way. The guard looked at the three of you before nodding.
“We shall escort you to the castle,” he sighed, nodding to the flying Pegasus. “It would’ve been wise to put these creatures in a cage but we shall not question your motives apprentice of Celestia. Follow me.” The guard lead the way to the castle, Twilight and co following behind. The three of you followed soon enough, the guards still following you. The city watched in silence, causing you to feel uneven.
“If you guys are done staring we’d like to meet this bitch in piece!” Clay yelled. This caused the city to bust into activity, murmurs and whispers sounding like spray cans. Twilight gave him the death star, Clay returning his through his helmet.
“You just love pissing off the world don’t you?” you grunted, causing him to chuckle.
“I aim to please.” He patted you on your helmet, causing Anthony to chuckle. The escort of guards stopped, causing clay to sigh in response.
“Prince Blueblood please move out of the way.” The guard grunted. A white unicorn with a blonde mane stood in front of the guards, glaring directly at Clay. “I will ask you again, remove yourse-“
“How DARE you insult my aunt like that!” Blueblood growled, staring daggers at Clay. “To think you have the nerve to walk through canterlot like you run the place. I’m surprised these incompetent guards haven’t executed your flank!” Clay snorted, holstering his gun.
“Listen, I’m just recovering from a hangover.” He growled. “So if you would be so kind and move your ass out of the way.” Blueblood seemed shocked by his response, Twilight and Rarity reacting the same way.
“Clay relax…” you sighed. You already knew where this was going… Blueblood pushed his way through the guards, storming up to Clay. He slowed down as he realised how big Clay was in person. Clay was really big, you and Anthony going up to his shoulder. Blueblood only went up to his waist.
“H-How DARE you speak to me like that!” Blueblood exclaimed, stuttering abit. “Do you know who I am?”
“Does it look like I give a shit?” Clay growled, pushing him out of the way. The guards nodded and continued walking. But Blueblood never left.
“I am Prince Blueblood!” He yelled, stopping infront of Clay. “And if you were smart peasant, you would kneel to one of royat-ack!” Clay grabbed Blueblood by the neck, the guards turning to face him. Some held Golden spears, pointed at Clay. You held up your Longshot, pointing it at the guards. Clay ignored the drama, just glaring at the frightened Blueblood.
“You listen here blue waffle.” He growled. “I understand you have no fucking friends because you’re an asshole. But that doesn’t mean you’re a big shot. That means you’re a fucking asshole. Now go bother someone else.” He dropped him on the floor, walking to the direction of the castle. The guards relaxed, two helping up the traumatized Blueblood. Well that went better than expect-
“I hope whatever parent raised you died in an accident!” Blueblood yelled, rubbing his neck. Clay stopped in his tracks, causing everyone to go silent. You holstered your sniper, Anthony doing the same. You Anthony and Applejack slowly walked over to the trembling Clay. As much as you wanted to bash Blueblood, you had other priorities. Like putting out the fire.
“What would you know about family?” Rainbow exclaimed, causing you all to freeze. “You know the reason why you’re here Blueblood? Not because your parents thought it was a good idea! They hated you! They wanted to be nowhere near you! Clay’s parents died trying to protect him, something your parents would never do!” all eyes were on Rainbow. How did she… Blueblood grunted, glaring at the Rainbow pony. He walked up to her, Rainbow giving a small smirk. Before anyone could respond Blueblood slapped her right in the face, Rarity and Applejack helping up the hurt Pegasus. He just did no- Whoa! Clay shoved you away, grabbing Blueblood by the neck and slamming him against a wall.
“you going to do it?” Blueblood coughed. “My guards would kill you even before you have the chance. Now go back to your group monster.” You put a hand on Clay’s arm. His muscles were tense.
“Clay relax!” Anthony yelled, trying to pull Clay’s iron grip off of Bluebloods neck. “You’re going to kill him!” You pulled on Clay’s right arm, Anthony pulling his left. Twilight started to help, Clay’s arm turning a hue of purple. The grip around Blueblood’s neck started to tighten, causing Blueblood’s eyes to turn into pin pricks.
“You hurt my friends…” Clay growled. “I’ll fucking kill you.” Clay let go, Blueblood falling to the ground. He gasped for air, rubbing his sore neck. Red marks of Clay’s hands made two guards pull out steel cuffs. Clay made no resistance as the guards cuffed his arms and legs together. As the guards pushed him away, you knelt next to the horrified Blueblood.
“Next time you insult our family.” You said coldly. You made your hand into a pistol, pointing it at his head. You made a *pow* sound, causing him to shiver.
You may be nice at times.
But no one insults our family.
A guard nudged your leg, causing you to turn around.
"Uhh excuse me," He whispered, not making anyone hear. "But what's a blue waffle?" Your laughter was his only response.
Act III Chapter III: Chairman [C]
CHAPTER IX: CHAIRMEN
Fucking prick. Who did he think he was. ‘oh I’m prince Blueblood and I’m royalty'. Lucky I didn’t kill him. strangle him until he cant breathe. Or snap his neck in half... yeah... But Rainbow did help out...
“Thanks Rainbow…” you sighed. She looked up to you and smiled. If it wasn’t for these chains you would’ve petted her. “You guys don’t have to chain me up.”
“Not taking any chances.” The head guard grunted, not looking back. You groaned. I swear to god these guys just want me to kill someone… your muttering made you not notice the large gates to the castle opening, three guards standing at the opening. A white unicorn with blue hair smiled, running over to Twilight.
“Twily!’ the unicorn yelled, sending you out of your thought. Twilight and the white unicorn hugged each other.
“Shining.” Twilight let go of her brother, looking into his eyes. “What are you doing here?”
“Princess Celestia sent me to escort the aliens to her throne room” You growled, causing him to look at you. “So these are the monsters?”
“We have names asshole.” You growled, causing him to tense up. He looked at you, noticeably irritated by your language.
“If you’re going into the castle you better change your attitude.” He said coldly. This caused you to smile under your helmet. Applejack chuckled slightly.
“Good luck with changin’ his language Shinin’” she smiled. “He’s been that way since he got here.” Everyone nodded, Ben and Anthony agreeing with Applejack.
“Well as captain of the royal guard I ORDER him to watch his language.” He responded. You chuckled, mildly pushing him out of the way, your chains dragging on the floor.
“Just take me to the princess.” You said coldly, walking into the castle. The guards followed him in, the main six following in suit. Twilight stayed behind, talking to Shining Armor before following your group.
The walk to the throne room was in silence, your chains dragging on the marble floor echoing through the long hallway. Shining Armor took away your Sawed-Off, saying it was a ‘weapon that needed further study’. After you severely injured five guards your now being escorted by two Minotaur’s in gold armor.
“I better get that fucking thing back surfer boy...” you growled, the two Minotaur’s putting a cuff around your neck and connecting it to your cuffs. Now two beefy Minotaur’s, the main six and your two brothers walked down the LONGEST HALLWAY IN HISTORY.
“What the heck is that?” Anthony pointed at a large stained glass. On it were three ponies in circled. A creature of many animal body parts lied on top, playing with puppet strings.
“That’s Discord.” Twilight said coldly, looking at the creature. “The spirit of chaos.me and the girls stopped his reign of chaos with the Elements of Harmony.”
“Not to be rude Twilight.” Ben sighed, looking at the unicorn. “But you guys don’t look exactly like fighters. Except maybe Applejack and Rainbow Dash.” Rainbow smiled proudly, flaring her wings.
“And what the heck is the Elements of Harmony?” Anthony asked. “Is it like an orbital strike cannon?” Twilight looked at him in confusion.
“Orbital cannon?” she scratched her head. “No it’s us. We’re the Elements of Harmony. I’m magic, Applejack’s Honesty, Pinkie is Laughter, Rainbow is Loyalty, Fluttershy Kindness and Rarity Generosity. Together and with the power of friendship we stopped Discord!” The three of you looked at each other.
“That’s the biggest load of bullshit I’ve ever heard.” You chuckled, causing Ben and Anthony to laugh. “Next you’re going to tell us you have to wear fancy tiaras to focus your power!” This caused you to laugh, slapping your knee.
“Next time if you want to take credit from the guard,” Ben laughed, the three of you walking away from the glass. “Think of a better excuse!” the six of them store daggers at you three, following far behind.
“Because you three could stop a spirit!” Twilight yelled from behind. “For soldiers all you’ve done is killed one Manticore. And that almost killed you Clay.” You ignored her, staring and the large double golden doors, two suns carved into them. The two Minotaur’s opened the doors to reveal a large room, a tall white unicorn- wait. A white pegasu- What the hell?
“She has wings and a horn.” Anthony whispered. “Now that’s overpowered.” The three of you walked inside. Celestia noticed your chains, her smile turning into a serious face. Twilight and co bowed to the Princess, Anthony and Ben doing the same. You just stood, causing Celestia to stand.
“I’m guessing your Clayton Carmine.” She spoke, her voice reminding you… of your mom. “Twilight has written a lot about you. If you do not want to bow I understand. I know you worship other monarchs.”
“No I just wanted to see if you’d get pissed.” You grunted, shifting abit. “The last royal figure I stood in front of had a temper tantrum. It would be nice to see that again” Celestia chuckled, ushering for everyone to get back up.
“Shining Armor please undo Clayton’s binds.” Shining looked at Celestia in shock. She nodded, causing him to mutter something as he unlocked your cuffs. They fell to the ground in a loud *THUD*. You rubbed your wrists, rubbing your neck after Shining undid those. “You may leave us. Bring your guard with you.”
“But Princess!” Shining exclaimed. She glared at him, causing him to immediately, call to the other guards. The doors closed, putting the empty room in silence.
“I’m sure you know who I am.” Celestia smiled. “But just in case. I am Princess Celestia, raiser of the sun and monarch to Equestria. I know who you three are; Anthony, Benjamin and Clayton.”
“We’re pretty hard to miss.” Ben chuckled. Celestia smiled.
“Yes you three are very easy to spot.” Celestia chuckled. “If I remember correctly Twilight said you three were from a different planet?”
“Twilight sure tells you a lot.” You said coldly, glancing over at Twilight. “Why’d you bring us here anyways Princess... If you know so much about us from Twilight’s spam then why the hell are we here?” Ben face palmed, muttering something about ‘it was going so good’. Celestia’s face went serious, looking directly at you.
“I brought you three here, to discuss a matter.” She said coldly. “You three have lied.” Ben and Anthony looked at eachother in confusion. You raised your arms up.
“Alright alright you caught me.” You grunted. “I’m not exactly 7ft. I’m 6ft 9in.” Fluttershy’s shoulders shook, her face hidden under her mane.
“I mean about your war.” This caused the three of you to go silent.
“What about it?” Twilight asked. “They told me that it was just a brawl club they were in and a gang started a war. The chainsaw thingy was used to cut tree’s. How could you tell it was a lie?” You had to lie; it was the only way to hide the real-
“Because I’ve had someone from the same planet say otherwise.” What? Twilight was going to question but Celestia continued. “We found him in Canterlot, lost and confused. He told me that you three were in a war. A war he didn’t want to explain.”
“Who?” you asked, Ben and Anthony interested to meet this forth person. If there from Sera… maybe it just might be.
“You can come out now.” Celestia called. “His military strategies made me appoint him to General of the royal guard.” Hoffman? He was like a father to you; it would be nice to see him-
“You’ve got to be kidding me…” Ben gasped. From behind the throne stood a man you thought was dead. A man who led the COG to death.
“Chairman Prescott!” You yelled. Prescott noticed you and winced. “Where the actual fuck have you been!”
“Clay watch it!’ Twilight ordered. You ignored her, storming up to the EX chairman.
“You know you’re lucky I’m stuck in this fucking place as well or I would never believe the shit that I would’ve heard you say.”
“Before you say anything,” Prescott began. “I didn’t abandon the COG.”
“You led us into a trap!” Ben roared, standing beside you. “Go right into their home you said! You know how many COGS died before hitting the hive!”
“Well I sent your team to escort the townsfolk from Jacinto before I started the-“
“They all died!” you yelled, your helmet directly infront of Prescott’s face, his face reflecting off the metal. “You knew about the damn worm anyways and you didn’t mind telling us!”
“We were going to sink Jacinto anyways!” Prescott shot back, your hand turning into a fist. “If you didn’t get those survivors out you would’ve died anyways!”
“You sent us there to die?” Anthony gasped.
“You said Operation hollow Storm would end the damn war!” You yelled, grabbing him by the collar. “You said nothing about friendly fucking fire! First the hammer sticks and now this! Why I ought to-“
“ENOUGH!” Celestia’s voice boomed in the room, causing you three to stop yelling. The main six were looking at you four, their eyes shocked at the fact you three lied. “This proves my point. What are you three hiding?” the four of you looked at each other, Prescott shaking his head no.
“Then I shall find out myself.” Celestia walked up you, your body not flinching due to her magical grasp. Before you could protest her horn touched your head.
Memories came flooding into your head. The discovery of Imulsion. The power struggle. The UIR/ COG war. Emergence day. Your dads death. Anthony being born. Your mom’s death. Hoffman teaching your and Ben how to fight. The many Locust you’ve killed. Your revenge mission to find General RAAM. Before more could be shown you pushed away Celestia, falling backwards into Ben and Anthony’s arms. THAT FUCKING BITCH!
“WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT FOR!” you yelled, tears running down Celestia’s face as she saw how your mom and dad died. “You think it’s just ok going into fucking people’s heads! That’s worse that watching people’s dreams!” You stomped over to the weakened Princess, Twilight trying to help her up.
“Well there you go! Now you fucking know how we really are!” you were mad. She just went into your brain and saw everything. “How does it feel knowing we’d fight each other, KILL EACHOTHER for power! HOW DOES IT FUCKING FEEL! Or how about the Locust huh? How do you feel our planet has been destroyed by an enemy that lives under our fucking feet!”
“I’m sorry…” Celestia muttered, getting to her hooves. You glared at this ‘monarch’. “I just wanted to see… what you were hiding…” Ben brushed infront of you, ignoring your burning rage. I swear if I see this bitch alone one day…
“Can you get us back home?” Ben asked. “I know our home isn’t something to go back to… but it’s still our home. Even if there’s a war, we fight so then we can live in peace.” Home… back to total chaos?
“That’s the other thing I wanted to tell you.” You all turned heads to Prescott. “Celestia has been working on a way to return me. I’ve been here for about a month but she said, by next month the portal should be ready…”
“Yes…” Celestia said, regaining her posture. “The three of yours arrival is a minor setback but it won’t stop me.” The three of you stood in silence. Twilight and co started to leave, saying their goodbyes to the princess. The three of you soon followed. You could tell Ben wanted to go home. But Anthony wanted to stay…
And so did you…
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Act IV Chapter I: Heroes... There Is No Such Thing [C]
“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…
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Act IV Chapter II: The Battle For Canterlot [A]
CHAPTER XI: THE BATTLE FOR CANTERLOT
The train was going faster than usual, making time to Canterlot abit shorter. The only ones on the train were you, Ben and the Elements of Harmony. You held your Lancer in your hands, the metal just shined this morning. Rainbow Dash's cutie mark painted on the handle brought a smile on your face.
“Whats the big emergency anyways?” Rainbow groaned, lying on the chairs on the train. “I was busy doing something important until Fluttershy started blurting out words faster that Pinkie.”
“You were busy sleepin’.” Applejack chuckled. “If it weren’t for Fluttershy we’d think you were dead.”
“This is a serious issue guys..” Ben growled. He didn’t look at any of you, he just kept checking how much bullets he had. “Did it come to anyone’s attention that Clay’s been gone for a week.”
“N-Now that you mention it…” Fluttershy muttered. “I haven’t seen him in a while. He always comes over for his… Meat.”
“I thought he was slacking off with Rainbow to avoid work at the barn…” Applejack furrowed her brows at Rainbow.
“Heck I haven’t even seen him either.” Rainbow shrugged. “Maybe he wen’t on another hunting trip?”
“Celestia wrote a letter a week ago.” You mumbled. Ben kept looking out the window but everyone’s ears perked up. “She summoned Clay to go to Canterlot; Alone. And he hasn’t been back since…”
“Maybe Celestia just sent him somewhere!” Twilight protests. “Maybe he’s fine and you guys are just overreacting!” the train started to get darker, thick clouds covering the sun.
“That’s weird…” Rainbow scratched her head. “I don’t remember rain in the forecast.” That was all you and Ben needed to know. The train started to slow as it arrived at Canterlot’s train station. Before you and Ben could get up Twilight blocked the doorway.
“Leave your weapons.” She growled. “It was bad enough that Clay got arrested last time. I don’t want that happening again.”
“You two should listen to her…” Shining Armor stood at the exit of the train station, a smile on his face. He braced for impact as Twilight tackle hugged him. “Why did you bring them in the first place?”
“We came looking for Clay.” Ben growled, stepping off the train. “You know where he is surfer boy?” Shining Armor gave him a blank stare, not flinching at the nickname.
“He and Celestia have been working hard on the portal...” A small grin crept on his face. “I’ll lead you to the castle if you’d like.” You nodded, Ben only sighing. But you two never let go of your rifles.
Shining Armor and two other guards started leading you to the castle, crowds of ponies watching your group. The clouds covering the sky got thicker, a flash of lightning indicating the soon to come rain. The streets were quiet, not a single pony spoke as your group passed. They just gazed at you.
“Something’s not right…” Ben said under his breath. A drop of rain was followed by multiple others. A clash of lightning reflected off the falling rain. “Good thing I wear a helmet…”
“How much longer to the castle.” You grunted, clenching your Lancer. “It wasn’t this far before…” Shining Armor stopped, causing everyone to freeze. You all stood in a courtyard, a statue of Celestia standing in the middle. Ponies watched from a distance, guards standing on rooftops.
“Oh did I say the castle?” Shining Armor chuckled. “I meant your DEATH!” he spun around, his jaw open to bite you.
*POW*
“SHINING!” Twilight cried. The lifeless body of Shining Armor knocked you backwards, a large bullet hope in his right eye. Ben stood behind the dead body, his Snub pistol emitting smoke from the barrel. Twilight fell to her knees, poking the dead body as she cried. “BEN WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!”
“Do ponies usually have green blood?” You asked, pointing at the green blood oozing from the body’s eye. Before and one could say anything the body caught on fire, the fire a greenish color. When it went away everyone gasped, you and Ben pointing your rifles at the black creature.
“What the fuck is that!” Ben exclaimed, snapping the ponies out of their trance. Before anyone could respond an ear piercing hiss caused you all to cover your ears. You and Ben fell to your knees, screaming loudly.
“DAMMIT WHAT THE HELL!” you yelled. As sudden as the screech started it disappeared. You all got back up to your feet, you helping up the stunned Twilight. “Twilight you ok?” she kept stuttering something.
“Repeat that Twi!” Ben growled, pointing his Longbow at the townsfolk that started to surround you, some standing on roofs with the guards. The sky lit up as a bean of green magic shot from the castle. It exploded into a curve, a round green force field surrounding the city. Green fires emitted from some of the townsfolk, turning into those black creatures. They all hissed, their green eyes glowing in the darkness.
“CHANGELINGS!” Rainbow screamed. A bolt of green energy shot from one of the creatures on the rooftops, the bolt impacting with Celestia’s statue in a giant explosion. Rarity and applejack ran from the statue, you tackling Fluttershy and Twilight out of the way.
“OPEN FIRE!” Ben roared, quick scoping the changeling’s head off with a loud *POP* “MOW THEM DOWN!” You rose up your Lancer and fired, mowing down the charging Changelings. They came from all sides, causing you to spin in circles. Rainbow shot up in the air, arching around and charging into the Changelings on the roofs. Five Changelings chased her down, firing off green magic bolts. Fluttershy screamed as a Changeling went to tackle hr. You revved up your chainsaw and ran over to Fluttershy, bones and blood spraying in the air as you cut into the creatures back. You sawed it straight in half, its guts spilling out onto the cobblestone floor in front of Fluttershy.
“We’re surrounded!” you yelled to Ben. He swung out his Gnasher, blowing off body parts of the Changelings that charged him. “And the only actual fighters we have are Rainbow, Applejack and Pinkie! Everyone else is too scared!” Applejack bucked a Changeling that got too close to you, the creature’s rib cage crushed by the blow.
“That house!” He pointed at an abandoned house, its windows smashed open. You nodded, picking up the scared-out-of-her-mind Fluttershy. You tossed Ben your Lancer, him reloading it quickly as he gave you cover fire. You backpedaled into the building, avoiding magic bolts as you shot down Changelings with your Snub Pistol. Applejack led rarity into the building, Rarity giving her a shield to block the bolts. “TWILIGHT WAKE UP! YOUR BROTHERS GONE NOW GET OVER HERE!” Rainbow flew low, picking up the scared Twilight and crashing into the building.
Ben dove into the building, rolling onto the ground. He glanced over at you, pulling out a frag grenade from one of his pockets. You nodded back, taking the lancer and giving his cover as he tossed the frag grenade into the courtyard.
“FRAG OUT!” He yelled. The chain on the bolo grenade wrapped around a Changelings neck, a group of Changelings crowding around the chocking creature. A giant explosion sent bits of dirt and blood flying into the house window, you shielding the scared group from the blood. “Told you it was a fucking trap!” Ben pulled out his Longshot, sniping the rooftop snipers. A purple shield glowed around the building, causing him to turn around. Twilight stood on her hooves, her eyes glowing white as tears ran down her cheeks.
“My brother is not gone!” she screamed. Multiple bolts of magic shot from Twilights horn, passing through the shield and knocking down and stunning the Changelings.
“More power Twilight!” Ben growled as he checked to see is Fluttershy didn’t pass out. Which she did. “We’re killing these fuckers!”
“Killing?” Twilight’s eyes went back to normal, the purple shield disappearing. Green bolts of magic rained into the building, you and Ben returning fire. Bodies littered the floor as Twilight finally realised what you guys have been doing. “Have you guys been killing them!?”
“No shit Twilight!” you ducked under the window ledge, reloading your Lancer. The barrel was red hot, smoke blowing in the air. “What did you think we were doing?”
“I thought you two were stunning them!” She cried, watching as you murdered the beasts, blood and bone spraying in the air. A crash from behind made you all turn around. Changelings broke through the back door, charging at your group. Applejack left hooked one in the jaw, spinning around and bucking another in the face. A loud snap made her wince as she broke the creatures’ neck. Rainbow flew straight into one, crashing through the wall and into the kitchen. “Not murdering them!”
“These guns don’t have a stun option!’ you roared, helping out the two. A Changeling grabbed you by the back, biting into your shoulder. You roared in pain, flipping him over onto his back. The chainsaw purred as you shoved it into the Changelings skull, its eyes and brain flying into your helmet. The blood coated the ceiling, you only wiping away the green blood on your visor. “Now help out!”
Ben sniped a Changeling over your shoulder, the headless body falling limp onto the ground. Rarity stood to her hooves, helping out Ben with the front. The blue magic through her horn pierced through the creatures’ bodies, Rarity ignoring the bloodshed. Primal mode Rarity; Cly might start liking her again.
“I always told everypony,” she yelled. “Mess up my mane AND I’LL KILL YOU !” Then again maybe not. Pinkie fired out a cake from her party cannon, nailing a Changeling in the face.
“Pinkie!” You roared over the gun shots, revving up your Lancer as a Changeling went to bite you. The creature charged straight into the blades, sawing through its skull. The Lancer sliced right through the Changeling, its body splitting in half. blood and guts spilled onto your chest. “Get Twilight to forget the whole killing thing!” Pinkie got a devious smile. She picked up Twilight, standing on her hind legs as she positioned the mare at the window.
“SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!” Pinkie grinned. She spun Twilights tail, her horn glowing as a spray of purple bolts shot down Changelings like a chaingun. The Changelings cried in pain as the bolts ripped through their armor, turning them into Swiss cheese. Not like they weren’t considering their legs are like cheese. The Changelings started to run away, some getting shot down by Ben and Twilight Minigun.
“We have to get to Canterlot castle!” Ben yelled, reloading his Longshot. “It’s probably where the person operating this show is!” You all nodded, ignoring the fact that you were all covered in green blood. Good, the sooner we get to the castle the quicker-
*ZAP*
The world went into slow motion. A large green bolt of magic exploded on your chest., the bright light the only thing you could see. Ben spun around, looking at your falling body. A tall black figure stood on a rooftop, a woman’s laugh echoing around the courtyard. It flew off to the castle. Your body fell to the ground, a burning sensation in your chest.
“ANTHONY!” Ben rushed over to you, throwing off his helmet. He bent down on his knees, gazing at your damaged body. Twilight’s eyes started to glow, putting a shield over the house. Your whole body hurt, especially your chest.
“B-Ben…” you stuttered. Tears started to wet his eyes as he held your hand in a vice grip. “I… I hurt Ben…”
“It’s ok Tony I got you!’ He cried, wiping away a tear. “FLUTTERSHY! Rainbow wake up Fluttershy!” You could feel your body giving up but you held on, holding onto Ben’s hand. Rarity and applejack looked at you in horror. You couldn’t see the giant hole in your chest, your armor melted open. Your rib cage was exposed, the blood sizzling due to the green embers burning on your chest. You coughed into your helmet, a strange liquid spraying onto your face.
“Ben..” you barely managed, grasping the side of his face. Memories of spending time with your brothers flashed in front of you. The day Clay left to the war, leaving Ben to take care of you. Ben showing you a picture of your parents. When you and Ben joined. You grabbed the COG tags around your neck, shakily holding it out to Ben. “Take this… To Clay…” he took your COG tags, tears running down his face.
“Tell him…. I…” you breathed your final breath, your hand slipping of Ben’s grasp. Your body went limp as darkness finally flooded your vision. You were finally in peace...
Act IV Chapter III: The Great Escape [C]
Your chains dragged on the marble floor, the scratching sound it made annoyed you. The two Minotaur guards and Shining were escorting you to the dungeon, following orders from King Sombrero and Queen Cheeselegs. You found it funny that she liked to hit on you even though Sombre was there. It amazed you how loyal these ponies were.
“Down here prisoner.” One of the Minotaur guards growled, pointing down a long dark hallway. The other Minotaur held all your weapons, admiring the Lancer’s chainsaw. You looked out one of the windows in the hallway, watching the millions of Changelings filing out of a train. They instantly disguised themselves into the townsfolk, adding to the normal population of ponies. You looked down to the floor, slowing your pace.
They won’t survive…
CHAPTER XII: THE GREAT ESCAPE
ONE WEEK BEFORE THE BATTLE
“Enjoy your stay!” the Minotaur guards chuckled, pushing you into the prison. They closed the metal bar doors and locked them shut, bending the key so it can’t be used. You waited until the sound of the door to the dungeon closed before getting to your feet. They kept the chains on you, much to your dismay. Who knows where they even put your weapons.
You shuffled to your feet, looking around the dark room. A small window let in some light, bars blocking and escape. Not that you could even fit through a small hole like that. It was quiet, the only sounds coming from when you move. A barred wall separated you from another prisoner. The room was too dark to see the pony lying on the ground, bandages covering its wounds. Your groaned, resting your head on the barred wall, your helmet making a small *clang*. The body didn’t move, causing you to sigh.
“I don’t know if your dead or alive…” you mumbled, knocking your helmet on the wall again. Still no movement. “But you’re the only one I have to talk to.”
You gazed out the window, dark clouds covering the dark city. Changelings have been hiding in the clouds, their dark figures making the sky a dark color. It’s been three days now. You think you’ve seen the prisoner next to you move, you’re not sure. Chrysalis came earlier, saying that it’s unnecessary to keep you in chains. She can keep trying but you still hate the bitch. You rubbed your wrists, the cuffs left a dark mark.
“Ow…” said a soft voice. You didn’t glance to see who said that. You didn’t see the pony in the cell next to you start to shift, stretching out her long white wings. You didn’t see her flowing rainbow mane, an invisible wind blowing it around. “Where…. Where am I?”
“The dungeons of this god awful place.” You groaned. You watched as move changelings arrived by train. You’ve noticed that most of them went to the castle while some stayed in the city. Good, more bloodshed. “It’s funny how Celestia lost to such a bitch… You’d think she would be all powerful.”
“Yes it’s quite… Shocking to say the least.” Celestia muttered. You knew it was her, you recognized the voice. But if she’s going to play dumb, then lets have some fun.
“To think that her loosing put her whole nation in jeopardy.” You chuckled. “it’s fucking unbelievable…” you heard Celestia shift in her cell.
“Maybe she’s thinking of something…” she sighed, looking out her prison window. You only responded by a grunt.
“Then why hasn’t she done anything?” you leaned on a wall, looking directly at Celestia’s damaged figure. They really did a number on her. One of her forelegs was bandaged from the shoulder to the hoof, a small blood splatter on the front. Cuts and scraped were on her chest. Her mane, even though it was flowing, was ravished, strands of the hair poking out in different directions. She was looking straight down, tears falling from her eyes. You reached into your pocket and pulled out a tissue, walking over to the barred wall.
“Don’t cry sunbutt it ain’t over.” You knelt down rubbed away her tears, smiling under your helmet. You were soft sometimes, only to your brothers. But that doesn’t mean you liked watching girls cry. “We’ll get out of here eventually.”
“I doubt it.” Chrysalis stood at your cell door, a small grin on her face. You stood to your feet, your hand in a fist. “Aww are you mad someone caught you being soft? Don’t worry I’ll keep your secret safe.”
“The fuck do you want?” you growled. Her grin got larger, causing you to groan.
“I just came to check on my favorite prisoner.” She smiled. She glanced over to Celestia and frowned. ‘I look who woke up…”
“I can’t wait until I get the chance to kill you…” Chrysalis only chuckled. You hated her but she did give you good hospitality. She left a plate at the door, a slice of steak calling to you. Before she left, she glanced over to you, her eyes locked on yours.
“By the way…” she smiled. “I find meat eaters kind of kinky…” URGE TO KILL RISING. She trotted away, her trio of guards following suit. Why did this bitch find you hot you have no idea. You just took the meat and sat against the wall, taking off your helmet and devouring the slice of animal.
“She really seems to like you.” Celestia chuckled, watching you eat. You just rolled your eyes. It’s not the first time a girl really liked you. I don’t get what people find hot about a muscular killer with a vendetta to kill all Locusts.
“You have no idea...” you groaned.”
A loud sound of a bullet woke you up from your sleep. Celestia was looking out her window, causing you to scramble to your feet. You smiled under your helmet when you saw the many bullets shooting down the changelings.
“Now it begins.” You chuckled. The guards at your cell door didn’t move, watching your every move. This is what you waited for. You remember strapping all your frags together, smiling under your helmet when the guards took your weapons. You’re no Baird but you knew how to make a bomb. You reached into one of your pouches and took out the detonator. “Excuse me boys but do you know where my weapons are?”
“Shut the buck up prisoner.” the changeling guard hissed. “What’s that in your hooves?”
“They’re hands my good douchebag.” The changeling growled, walking closer to the door. “And this? All I know is that I shouldn’t press this button. It’s part of my mission.” The changeling grabbed it in his magical grip, looking at it closer. A grin crept on its face.
“Well mission failed smartass.” The changeling laughed, pressing down the button with his magic. A loud explosion threw you off, not knowing where it came from. You turned around to see the roof of your cell has exploded, gravel and rock smashing to the ground. Your Lancer and sawed-off fell to the ground, the Gnasher got buried by debris, its metal reflecting the reactions of the Guards.
“Well ain’t this just the dickens.” You said in a southern accent. Before the first changeling could react you unsheathed your hidden knife and grabbed him by the neck. The other guard watched as you stabbed the knife into the creatures’ neck, twisting the blade. You back rolled over to your Boltok pistol, smiling as the bullet collided with the other changelings head, exiting through the back of its head. The creatures’ brain splattered o the cell behind it, its green blood glowing on the dark bars.
You holstered your pistol and investigated the dead changeling lying at your door. Now where are those- aha! You found the cell keys, unlocking your cell door on one swift kick. You holstered your Sawed-Off and your Gnasher, clenching your Lancer in your right hand. Celestia stared at the dead bodies, horror in her eyes as she realized what she saw in your head was true.
“Can you fight?” you asked, sending her out of your trance. She nodded swiftly, causing you to unlock her cell. The sound of galloping made you grin, reloading your Lancer. Two doors were at each end of the hall, torches lined on each wall. You had no problem with the lighting; the glow from the blood of Changelings will light up this hall. You faced the left wall, Celestia facing the right. Even when she’s wounded she still looked determined.
“Here they come!” she yelled, generating a shield infront of her. You picked up the dead changeling, wrapping your arm around its neck as you used it as a meatsheild. The doors blew open, changelings fanning in like the bugs they are. You dodged the multiple green shots, hiding behind a pillar. You threw the dead body at them, the smoke grenade sticking to its back. You waited for it to hit the ground before shooting right at it, the explosion sending smoke all around the hallway.
“EAT SHIT AND DIE MOTHERFUCKERS!” you roared, spraying a hail of bullets into the smoke. Five changelings charged at you through the smoke, blasting magic bolts. You winced as one grazed your shoulder, the heat burning your flesh. You revved up the chainsaw bayonet as one pounced at you. You shoved the gun into its mouth, the chainsaw ripping its head apart. Tearing it out, you dodged as one tried to stab you with its horn. You prepared for it to jump again when one wrapped itself around your back.
Celestia blasted a bolt of yellow energy at the changeling, causing its whole body to heat up. With a loud *pop* the changelings head exploded, the body limply falling off of you. The third changeling charged into your boot, the kick sending it back into the crowd of changelings. You roared in anger as one bit into your right arm. You smashed the creature into the prison pillar, holding your Lancer in your left hand and mowing down the changelings charging at you. The changeling biting you finally let go, to his dismay as you pulled out you Gnasher and blew its head clean off.
More Changelings started flooding in, some wearing black armor while others in gold. You pointed your shotgun to Celestia’s side, blowi8ng away the changelings that tried to attack her. You smiled as Celestia lifted the shotgun in her magical grip, shooting down the enemies herself. You put both hands on your Lancer as your shot down the charging enemies, one getting its chest sawed in half. A bolt struck you directly on the side of your helmet, right over the visor. You looked up to see changelings shooting at you from upstairs, causing you to redirect your aim.
“We’re surrounded!” you yelled over your shoulder. Celestia took some shotgun shells from your back pouch, reloading her gun. A shield covered the both of you, the bolts from the changelings bouncing off and shooting back at the enemies. A grin crept on her face as her eyes started to glow, her horn glowing a bright yellow. “Celestia WHAT THE-“
“Fuck?” you both appeared in a hallway, the sounds of bullets echoing from outside. The marble floor reflected the flash of lightning from the windows. Celestia breathed heavily, glancing over to you with a smug grin.
“No I do not wish to fuck, Clayton.” She chuckled. “But thanks for the offer.” You only groaned, reloading your Lancer. “If I did it right we should be- CLAYTON!” A large Minotaur in armor pinned you to the wall, its hands clenching on your neck. You were probably a foot off the ground, the Minotaur’s strength rivaling yours. The second Minotaur guard walked over to Celestia, slapping her right in the face. The impact echoed down the hall. They both had grins on their faces, the dark purple smoke emitting from their green eyes, their irises a blood red. You clenched on the monsters arm, trying to loosen its grip.
A loud battle cry made you grin as Ben came rushing at the Minotaur growling at Celestia. He swung his Longshot against the Minotaur’s skull, the beast stumbling backwards. The monster clenching your neck watched its brother get blasted by a ray of magic by Twilight, the blast sending the beast crashing through the building wall and out the window. The distracting made you move quick as you stabbed a knife into the beasts arm, causing him to let go. Benjamin kicked it right in the knee, causing you to jump right onto its back. The beast roared at you held onto its horns. You directed it into the army of changelings that were rushing to your positions.
“BEN! FRAG!” You stabbed your knife into the beasts’ eye, its roar making the very walls shake. You caught Ben’s frag and stuck it on its back, jumping off the beast and kicking it into the crowd. The grenade exploded in the crowd, parts of changelings flying everywhere. More changelings charged into the area, some flying in from outside. Ben tossed you a Lancer, the Rainbow Dash mark making you freeze. Tied on the iron sights were two COG tags, Anthony’s face flashing in front of you.
“I’LL FUCKING KILL YOU ALL!!!” you roared, holding a Lancer in each hand. Bullets shredded through the beasts, the hot lead making new holes in their bodies. Ben sniped away a changeling that almost pounced at you. Facing the windows, you shot down the flying pests. Rainbow flew past you in a blur, charging into changelings. Rarity shot down the pursuing changelings on Rainbow’s tail, her magic shots in the shape of diamonds. Applejack jumped over an attacking changeling, spinning around and bucking another in the skull. One went to bite her but was obliterated by Twilight, the unicorn shooting magic bolts at the creatures as Pinkie used her as a gatling gun. They stood infront other injured mentor. Fluttershy was tending to Celestia’s wounds, ignoring the battlefield.
A loud road made you turn to the pile of dead changelings from the explosion. Neptune’s beard the Minotaur survived, its golden armor destroyed. It’s one good eye glared at you, hate and anger piercing through your soul. It aggressively pulled out the knife, slamming it to the ground. You started firing at the charging beast, the bullets only making it mad. Everyone noticed the beast, its fist barely colliding with your head as you dodged it. Ben went to hit it but the Minotaur kicked him right in the chest, sending him colliding into a wall. Applejack bucked it right in the chest, the beast back hand slapping the mare away. You jumped in its back, punching it in the face.
“FALL!” you roared, pulling out your Boltok. The beasts rage made it go into a frenzy as Rainbow collided into its chest. The Minotaur smashed her into the ground, raising its hoof over her head. Before it could finish her, Celestia blasted a massive bolt of magic at the beast, sending you and the Minotaur crashing through a window. You jumped off at the right moment and grabbed the ledge, ignoring the glass stabbing into your hand. Applejack and Twilight went to help you when the Minotaur roared, causing you to look below. Hanging from a ledge was the beast, its eyes glaring at you as it jumped up and grabbed your leg.
“FUCK!” you cried, the weight of the beast making you start to lose your grip. You pointed the Boltok at the Minotaur’s’ head. “Let go you fuck!” you fired at its other eye, the beast roaring in pain as it was now blind. But did it let go? NO because this is one persistent ass Minotaur. You continued to shoot at the rage filled Minotaur until it FINALLY let go, the beast plummeting to its death. Twilight and Applejack helped you up, Twilight wincing at your bloodied hand. The rest of the changelings ran away, probably to tell Chrysalis and Sombre the news. Everyone lowered their heads as you walked over to your brother’s Lancer, un-tying the COG tags.
“Clay…” Ben began. You held your brother’s COG tags in your shaking hands. Flashbacks from all the times you spent with him. When he was born, when he first said your name. that time he cried when you came back from that KR accident all bandaged up. Teaching him how to shoot a weapon. You sniffled under your helmet, tears burning down your face. You’ve never cried before. Ever since mom died you stopped crying. You clenched his COG tags in a fist, ignoring the metal digging into your wounds.
“There was nothing we could do…” Rainbow muttered. “We’re sorry…” you picked up his Lancer, holstering you Boltok on your back.
“Don’t be.” You glanced over your shoulder, the group looking at you with tears in their eyes. “This just gives me one more excuse to end this once and for all.” Ben nodded, reloading his Longshot. Celestia tossed you back your Gnasher, a smile on her face. Applejack and Rainbow grinned, determined to get revenge for your brother. Twilight and Rarity breathed in, recovering from all the energy they used.
“Then let’s finish this.” Ben commanded. All of you nodded in sync and started marching you way to the throne room.
Act IV Chapter IV: The Elite Guard [C]
You let go of the dead changelings’ neck, its limp body falling to the ground. None of you have spoken ever since you all began your march to the throne room. There was nothing to say. All of you knew what was going to happen. All of you knew they were waiting for you. But you didn’t care; none of you did. You all had the same motives. Avenge the fallen soldiers. The manipulated guards. The hypnotized townsfolk.
Your brother…
Stepping over the dead changelings, you all stood before the two golden doors. Two black curtains covered Celestia’s sun mark, instead having a picture of the bug bitch and Sombre. You looked over your shoulder at the group. Ben’s armor was dented and damaged, but he nodded to you, clenching his Longshot to his chest. Rainbow grinned, the cuts not stopping her from still fighting. Applejack’s hat had a burned mark from a changelings magic but she still looked determined to fight. Twilight and Rarity have been using magic like no tomorrow, but that didn’t stop them. Pinkie was still bubbly as ever, to your confusion. Fluttershy left her shy state and starting fighting with Rainbow, her yellow hooves covered in green blood.
“Alright gang…” you glanced over to Celestia, her determination to protect her ponies giving you a boost of power. “Let’s end this.”
CHAPTER XIII: THE ELITE GUARD
With one powerful kick, the doors swung right open, your boot leaving a small imprint. The room was much darker, black crystals breaking through the marble floor. Sombre had a large grin on his face, sitting back on his dark crystal throne. Chrysalis stood beside him, smiling at your entrance. Yeah your first bitch…
“It took you long enough to come…” Sombre smiled, his red eyes staring directly into yours. “For a second I thought the death of your brother made you just give up...” You took a step forward, Celestia’s hoof stopping you in your tracks. She took a step forward, looking directly at Chrysalis.
“Chrysalis can’t you see he’s manipulating you?” she growled. “Sombre has his own reasons! You’re just a pawn in his plan!” Sombre’s grin only increased, ignoring the confused Chrysalis. He held her chin, directing her gaze to his.
“Honey… Can’t you see Celestia is only jealous of the power we have together.” Chrysalis’ face turned from confusion to happiness, her eyes shifting from its normal green to a dark red. So he is using her… “Let us show her how a real ruler runs a country… GUARDS! Remove these fools from my throne room.”
“That’s where you lose Sombre.” You chuckled. “We’ve probably massacred hundreds of Changelings. There’s no one left!”
“My Changelings!” Chrysalis exclaimed, glaring directly at you. “You monster! I’ll kill-“
“Not yet my queen…” Sombre hissed, putting a hoof on her shoulder. He looked over at you and grinned. “There’s a difference between royal guards and elite guards my boy…” From behind the throne march a group of ten guards suited in gold armor. Helmets covered their whole faces, hiding their identities. Four of them were Pegasus, their wings having small gold armor attached to them. The unicorns had a gold blade attached to them. But one made you only groan.
“Shining…” Twilight only gasped. Her brother didn’t wear a helmet, his blue mane having streaks of white. A creepy grin was on his face as he looked at your group. You all stood in battle poses, you and Ben holstering your weapons. Celestia nudged your gut, causing you to glance over at her.
“Try not to kill them Clay,” she whispered. “They’re good ponies and good guards. “
“No promises.” You grunted in response.
Shining Armor pointed his hoof at your group, causing his army to rush you all. Rainbow and Fluttershy shot up into the sky, distracting the Pegasus guards. You and Applejack rushed at the earth guards, your hands in fists. The first one ducked under your blow, head-butting you right under your armpit and into your chest. A Pegasus came out of nowhere and flew right past you, punching you straight in the face. You stumbled around, almost getting hit by a magic shot when Applejack bucked the unicorn in the side of his face.
Grabbing the earth pony that head-butted you, you tossed him at one of the Pegasus’ that almost caught rainbow. They both crashed to the floor, colliding with one of Sombre’s crystals. You narrowly dodged a magic bolt, the energy grazing your chestplate. But you didn’t realize the distraction as a unicorn charged at you, horn pointing directly at you. A flash kick stopped his attack, your boot denting his helmet with a loud *Clang*. Rarity shot down a guard that was going to grab you from behind, the body crashing behind you. A loud clash made you watch the fight between Shining and Twilight, their bolts of magic colliding with each other. Tears were running down her face as she created a shield to block his blast.
Ben started using his Longshot as a bat again, repeatedly hitting a earth pony that ignored the pain. You charged over to assist only to get tackled by a unicorn, its horn barely scratching your helmet. You grab its neck, pulling its head away from yours as you bashed your fists into its rib cage. Its horn started to glow, making you kick it right off you. It got swooped away by a Pegasus, dropping it into the assembled group of unicorns. All their horns started to glow, their heads leveled downwards.
“EVERYONE FIND SOME COVER!” you yelled, making everyone scramble as they saw the group. You rushed over to hide behind a crystal just to freeze as a blinding ray of magic blasted from the group, disintegrating the rock. It started to move closer to you, causing you all to run the opposite direction. It cut through the golden doors, slicing through everything in its path. Twilight and Celestia created a barrier for you all to hide behind, the ray colliding with the shield with a loud crash of lightning. The barrier started to crack, Twilight and Celestia clenching their teeth as they channels the spell. Rarity joined in to help, her magic repairing the damages.
What you all didn’t notice was the Pegasus guards dive-bombing to your position, earth guards being held in their hooves. They flew overhead, dropping the guards’ right on you. Ben got tackled to the ground, the guard punching him repeatedly at his head. You kicked him off, punching one square in the face as it tried to hit you. Applejack bucked one right into you, the guard colliding with your fist. Pinkie was on her back legs, punching at one guard that got too close. Rainbow and Fluttershy nodded at each other, bolting straight into the air and colliding with two Pegasus guards. They sky rocketed into the roof, the ceiling cracking by the impact. The limp bodies fell to the ground, crashing onto two earth guards.
The magic ray finally died down, causing Twilight, Rarity and Celestia to collapse to the ground. Shining grinned, him and his unicorn group charging at you all. You grabbed the unicorn blade from hitting you, its edge cutting your hand. You ignored the pain as you kneed the pony in the jaw, the metal denting to your knee. Ben quick shot one in the leg, causing it to fall forward and into Applejacks back hooves. The loud crack from the blow sent the pony flying backwards, sliding on the ground. Pinkie was riding one on its back, laughing as it tried to buck her off. You went to kick it right in the face when a black blur decked you right in the head, causing you to growl in pain.
“What the…” another blur kicked you right in the back of your legs, causing you to fall to your knees. The two blurs stopped right at eachother, revealing their identities. Two griffins stood on their hind legs; their grins making you feel unnerving. The one on the left wore all gold armour, his claws extended by gold blades. It wore no helmet, showing its grey feathers with black tips. Its beak had a large scar that connected to its right eye. Its blue eyes glared right at you, its scared eye having a whiter look. The other wore an onyx colored armor, its wings extended to show a set of blades that could cut the very air. Like the other it had no helmet, it showed its dark feathered head, this tome with grey tips. A large, X shaped scar was on its left eye. They rushed at you in a blur, they claws in fists as they both punched you right in the face, the metal clashing with theirs.
“These two I found when I visited Gryphonia.” Sombre chuckled. “The gold ones Grave Claw and the other’s Razor Wing. Have fun you too!”
You stumbled to your feet, only to get punched in the chest by Razor. Graves went to slash at you only to be stopped by Ben. He uppercutted the griffin in the beak, sending it upwards. But to your surprise, it instantly recovered and dived at Ben, spinning in the air like a drill. Ben backpedaled, dodging the griffin. Razor went to punch you again but you caught his claws, kneeing him in the chest. He only grinned, flapping his wings upwards as he picked you up. In a swift moment he tossed you at the charging Rainbow, both of you colliding in mid-air.
“He’s tough.” Rainbow grunted, pushing you off her.
“He’s not royal guard.” You growled. “That means I CAN KILL HIM!” Razor raised an eyebrow, his monotone face not changing as he dodged your blows. He caught one over your fists and flap upwards, dodging the bucking Applejack that just hit you right in the chest. Fluttershy went to tackle him down only to be grabbed by the leg by Graves. He pulled her back, digging his lion claws into his back as he jumped off his back. He flipped forward and slashed her right in the face, blood spraying in the air. Fluttershy fell to the ground, the deep claw marks oozing out blood.
You and Rainbow charged at the grinning griffin, ignoring the fact that the elite guard have been watching the fight. Razor zipped right in between you, his wings slicing you tight in the side. You both collided into Graves’s swift kick, falling backwards. Pinkie advanced onto Graves, covering his eyes as Applejack bucked him right in the chest. You winced in pain as you held your side, the blood trickling through your fingers. Razor went to attack Applejack but was blasted away by the awake Twilight, anger in her eyes.
“NO ONE. HURTS.” Her mane was starting to catch on fire, her eyes a bright white. `MY FRIENDS!” a giant blast of magic blasted Razor right though the castle walls, pieces of his armor blowing away. Graves went to rush Twilight but suffered the same fate, disappearing in the ray of magic. Everyone stared at her, the flames in her mane finally dying down. Rarity recovered to see the two be blasted away, shock I her eyes. You and Rainbow only grinned, even though no one saw you grin. Ben got up to his knee’s looking at the gaping hole in the castle. Applejack and Pinkie helped up the injured Fluttershy.
“And I was enjoying the show…” Sombre chuckled, a grin on his face. “But all good things must come to an end.” Your group all stood up, Applejack and Pinkie resting Fluttershy on a pillar. Celestia was up, glaring at the King. You ignored the pain in your side, glaring at Chrysalis. Sombre laughed maniacally, his grin not leaving his face as they dismissed the elite guard.
“Let the games begin!”
Act IV Chapter V: The Art of Manipulation
You held your side, glaring at Chrysalis. Celestia stood by your side, her eyes filled with hate. You all decided that the main 6 should take on Sombre, you Celestia and Ben fighting Chrysalis. Celestia had her own reason to kill Chrysalis, the fact that she was beaten by her made her furious. You just wanted to fight her because she’s been asking for it. But Ben kept saying her voice sounded familiar…
“I’ll try to be easy on you tough guy.” Chrysalis winked at you, making you breathe heavily so you don’t go charging in.
“Final boss…” Ben sighed, putting his fists up in front of his face.
“Let’s go.”
CHAPTER XIV: THE ART OF MANIPULATION
Celestia,s horn glowed a bright yellow before discharging a bolt of magic. Chrysalis only smiled as she jumped right over it. You went to punch her but she just ducked, spinning around so her back legs faced you before bucking you right in the chest. You stumbled backwards, ducking as a bolt of magic from Twilight went right over your head. Ben went to kick chrysalis only for her to disappear. She reappeared behind Celestia, blasting her with a bolt of green magic. Celestia recovered instantly, firing multiple bolts at Chrysalis. She dodged them all, inching her way to her before punching upwards right into Celestia’s jaw. She went to meet Celestia halfway in the air only for you to grab her tail and slam her back down.
Chrysalis got back up, going to buck you in the chest only to be surprised when you catch her hooves. Distracted by you, she didn’t see Ben rushing at her until his fist connected with her chest, sending her sliding on the floor. You went to help up Celestia only to get blasted in the back, your weapons falling to the floor. She teleported in front of you, kicking away your Boltok. Before she could say anything a blast of yellow magic sent her crashing into a pillar, the stone cracking by the impact. Celestial ended her hoof, helping you to your feet. The three of you stood to see Chrysalis barely harmed, a small grin on her face. Her horn started to glow as she cartwheeled to her right side. What made you all shocked was the second Chrysalis that cartwheeled to her left. They both laughed, the bolts of magic from Rarity and Twilight drowning it out.
The left one lunged over you, her horn pointed at your chest. You caught it in mid charge, spinning in a circle and tossing her in the air. The other one bucked Ben into your chest, the both of your armors clashing in a loud CLANG. The one in the air started flying around, her wings making an annoying buzzing sound. You pushed Ben off you, diving for your Boltok. Before you could shoot however, the flying Chrysalis cloned herself, making another copy. That copy also made another, making three clones. The forth one flew up to join her three clones, all their horns glowing a bright green. They all pointed them at you. Great. Celestia slid over to you and Ben, generating a magical dome around you three as the blinding green ray blasted from their horns.
“Can’t… Hold it…” Celestia barely managed.
You and Ben nodded to each other, pointing your Lancer’s at where the ray was. Ben ran left of the dome, you running to the right. You both jumped right out of the magic shield and opened fire at the clones. They all hissed in pain as your bullets ripped them to shreds, their remains turning into green goo. Celestia put down her shield, panting heavily. You walked up to her side, giving her a thumbs up for effort. She only smiled. Before any one you realized, Chrysalis appeared in front of you, her horn glowing a bright green. The world went slow as her horn erupted in magic, the ray slowly flying to you. Ben jumped in front of the bolt, his chest erupting into green flames. Time went back to normal as your brother fell to the floor, not moving.
"BEN! ” you yelled, rushing to your brothers’ side.
His whole chest armor was destroyed, his skin charred and burnt. His ribs were destroyed, showing his intestines. You held his limp hand in yours, sniffling as you held back tears. Ben’s head moved slowly, glancing at you. The blast destroyed his visor, showing his blue eyes wet with tears. He reached for his neck weakly, pulling off his COG tags. You held his hand tighter, really holding them back.
“Arrrgh what a waste of magic!” Chrysalis groaned. You ignored her as Ben put his COG tags in your hand, nodding slowly at you.
“Don’t worry… Clay…” He barely spoke. “You always save the day…. All… ways…” his head fell limp, causing you to actually cry, tears falling down your cheeks like waterfalls.
“Good riddance.” Chrysalis grunted, waving a hoof at the dead Ben. “I’ve killed the first one and now the second one… That just leaves me and you...” you froze, not even looking at the laughing queen.
“What… did you say…?” you managed, clenching your teeth together. Chrysalis’, ears perked up, realizing you were actually paying attention to her.
“I killed the younger one... He was an easy target.” She grinned. “In fact, he died the same was this one did.”
You clenched your fists, standing up to your feet. Celestia and Chrysalis gasped at your shaking body. You didn’t see the black aurora around you, an indication of pent up anger. Because you had a lot of anger. A LOT OF ANGER. Rage fueled your veins, making them pop on your skin. Ben’s COG tags bent in your hand, the sides, digging into your skin. You turned to face them both, Chrysalis having a small grin on her face.
“I’LL FUCKING KILL YOU !” You roared, cracking all the windows in the room. You lunged at Chrysalis, her barely dodging your quick fist as it collided with the ground. The marble floor exploded by the impact, causing Celestia to just watch. You grabbed Chrysalis by the neck, chucking her across the room. She passed by the battle with Sombre, all of them pausing and just watching your rage. Twilight watched in horror, studying your rage. Rainbow and Applejack have seen it before, but not like this.
Chrysalis broke through a pillar, the rock falling to the floor. She fell to the ground, groaning in pain. You charged right at her, crashing straight into her. The wall behind her broke open as you and Chrysalis both fell to the gardens. Changeling guards went to attack you but froze as you tossed their queen right at the fountain, the beautiful statue exploding by impact, chunks of water and rock spraying in the air.
A changeling went to attack you but collided with your fist. Its skull crushed inwards, teeth and blood spraying in the air. Five guards went to take you down, their horns pointed downwards at you. You grabbed the first one by the neck, putting your hands into his mouth. You held the top and bottom half of its jaw and pulled, its bottom jaw ripping off. The creature cried in pain as you ripped its head right off, its spine still connected. The green blood oozed out of the headless body, causing the others to wince. You swung the head at another changeling, the spine wrapping around its neck. Before you could execute the poor thing Chrysalis blasted a bolt at your back, making you stumbled forward. You dropped the head and the scared changeling, glaring at Chrysalis.
“How DARE you hurt my subjects!” she yelled, tears running down her face. Her whole body started to glow, your rage making you just ignore her fury as you stormed up to her. But you stopped in your tracks as her glow finally faded. “Let’s see how you feel when you kill your own kin!”
Before you stood a COG soldier, a small black horn sticking out from its helmet. Its blue eyes looked directly at you, making you back up. What made it scary was that this wasn’t no ordinary soldier.
It was Anthony.
“You wouldn’t hurt me would you?” even the voice matched, making you flinch. “Because I will!” his arms turned into two Lancer’s, there chainsaws revved up.
You dodged the first swing, the blades ripping up dirt. She swung again, this time causing you to duck and kick her in the chest. Anthony stumbled back, the bug wings propelling him forward as he tried to slice you. You dodged two swings and kneed him in the chest. His arms turned back to normal as he punched you straight in the chest. He swung two times at you head then kicked your knee. You winced as he kicked you in the chest, sending you into a bush. You rolled to the side as the chainsaw arms sliced through the bush, sticks and leaves flying in the air.
With one swift motion you kicked him in the knee, ducking under the swing from the chainsaw arms and then punching upwards, into his jaw. You walked over to the injured queen and grabbed her by the neck. A hard punch to the face made her shift back to normal, green blood running down her nose. You punched her again, hearing a small cracking sound. Another punch made her spit out blood, her teeth covered in it as she grinned at you. Before you could give the finishing blow, a yellow aurora covered your fist, stopping it in its tracks.
“Celestia.” You growled, trying to force your fist to move. She stood in front of you, her eyes pleading for you to stop.
“Don’t kill her Clay,” Celestia gritted her teeth, using more magic as your fist slightly nudged forward. “She’s being manipulated.”
“Don’t care, she dies.” You growled, using all your strength to end this bitch. Chrysalis chuckled.
“I’m not being manipulated!’ She laughed. “I’m always like this Celly! Sombre is my king and I am his queen!” Celestia gritted her teeth as your arm nudged forward again.
“Your king died years ago.” Celestia said coldly. Everyone went quiet, Chrysalis’ eyes shifting from red to green.
“W-What?” She stuttered. Celestia only sighed.
“Years ago there was a war at the Crystal Kingdom. Sombre’s troops verses the Changelings.” You got off of Chrysalis this time, Celestia’s aurora disappearing. “The queen of the Crystal Kingdom was killed. By the king of the Changelings. Furious by this, Sombre raided the changeling cages, massacring all. This enraged the king of the changelings, sending an attack to the crystal kingdom.”
“No…” Chrysalis whimpered.
“Sombre and the king fought for days, a fight that had no end.” Celestia looked up at the sky. “Eventually the king died, to Sombre’s victory. But he was scared when a queen was heard from one of his spies.”
“So that explains why the changelings hissed at posters of Sombre…” you mumbled. “They haven’t forgotten.”
“No!” Chrysalis cried. “We’ve been together for years! When you banished him I cried, waiting for the right time to get my revenge! I…” her eyes shifted back to green as Celestia rested her horn on her head. After a minute she lifted her head, Chrysalis shedding tears of sorrow.
“I knew I felt something was lost...” Sombre walked into the gardens, his red cape flowing in the soft wind. He had a small grin on his face when he saw the three of you. “I thought you killed her… but I guess you just freed her mind from my grasp.”
“What are your real motives here Sombre.” Celestia growled, ignoring the frightened Chrysalis. Sombre only chuckled. “You were my friend and now your evil..”
“I was no one’s friend!” Sombre hissed. “You drove me into this madness! You can’t rule! You do a horrible job of it!”
“Is that why you became a tyrant Starswirl!” Sombre flinched by the name. “You were my most trusted friend!”
“I WAS NOT YOUR FRIEND! ” Sombre roared. “After you banished… your own sister to the moon, I left. I would not be in the presence of a tyrant queen that would banish her own kin! But then I found it… the fabled Crystal Kingdom… I became king! They became... slaves… People who could do my bidding... so when I return here I would de-throne you!”
“But you manipulated all my guards and Chrysalis’ army!” Celestia cried. “Just to free Discord! Why free him, you’ve won!” Sombre laughed.
“No… No my foolish mare this is the beginning.” Sombre smiled at you. “This boy brings chaos wherever he goes. With such chaos it could awaken Discord himself! Free him from his prison! Then my plan will start!”
“What are you-“ Celestia was cut off by Sombre’s soul piercing eyes.
“Hypnotizing Discord would be hard...” he grinned. “But once he’s under my control, I will put this would in my image! INTO TOTAL CHAOS!”
“I won’t allow you to win Sombre!’ Celestia went into a battle position, you joining in. “You will not put this world into chaos!”
“But you’ve said it yourself Celestia.” Sombre grinned. “I’ve already won.”
“Not while I’m standing and the Elements of Harmony.” You yelled, grinning under your helmet.
“No boy…” Sombre chuckled. “I’ve won.”
From behind Sombre stepped out Twilight, her coat a much darker purple. Her eyes were green and red, a dark smoke blowing in the wind from them. A blue orb appeared next to Sombre, transforming into Rarity, her snow white coat a light grey color. Rainbow smashed into the ground from the sky, her wings flared open as she glared at you. Applejack stepped out from a bush, her mane not tied together and just hanging down. Pinkie appeared from nowhere, her mane straightened instead of poofy. What made you flinch was the hypnotized Fluttershy, her pink mane messed up. It covered one eye, the other staring directly at you. The claw mark was still bleeding, the blood dripping to the floor.
“But…how…?” Celestia gasped.
“When you all left, I imprisoned them in a dark aurora, picking into their brain.” Sombre grinned satisfaction. “It was easy… So you’ve lost Celestia. Give up or face your own creations…”
You lunged at Sombre, ready to punch this fucking in the jaw. Before you could connect, Applejack bucked you right in the chest, the air escaping your lungs. Rainbow flew upwards, uppercutting you into the air. Rarity blasted you in mid-air, sending you crashing down back to earth. EVERYTHING HURTS! YEP… I’m broken.
“Fighting it is...” Sombre sighed. “Try not to destroy MY garden will you? And play nice!”
You finally got up to your feet, Celestia helping you up. Rainbow shot right at you, sending you both into the castle wall. Celestia went to help but was blasted away by Twilight, a small tear running down her face. You blocked a punch from rainbow and kneed her in the chest, kicking her off you. Fluttershy shot right past you, punching you right in the side of the jaw. Rarity’s horn glowed as she blasted a ray of magic right at you, blasting you through the wall and into a large party room.
Applejack went to kick your fallen body but you grabbed it before it could connect. You got up to your feet, clenching onto Applejack's leg as you swung it at the charging Rainbow Dash. With a baseball swing that could end the World Series, Rainbow was sent flying high in the air, smashing into the ceiling. Pinkie appeared right in front of you, knife in her maw. The blade slashed you right in the arm, causing you to drop Applejack. She bucked you right in the side, causing you to stumble into Pinkie’s party cannon. The cannon blasted you into the ground, your armor creating sparks as it scratched the ground. A loud blast made you looked out the room’s window to see Twilight and Celestia’s magic collide with each other, the room turning a hue of purple and yellow.
Speaking of magic, you barely dodged the blue bold of energy from Rarity as it exploded the ground where you once were. Fluttershy charged into your chest, your body sliding backwards by the impact. You went to punch her off just for Rarity to catch your fist. You’ve noticed something about them all. Even though they still hurt like a bitch, it wasn’t their full potential. Applejack broke 3 of your ribs back at the farm. Now, they still hurt but not as much.
Their holding back.
Rainbow swung right at you face, the hoof barely colliding with your head as you jerked back. You kicked Fluttershy off you, blocking a blow from Rainbow and dodging a blast from Rarity. The room turned a bright purple as Twilight was floating in the air, shooting bolts of magic from floating hexes around her. Celestia dodged a few, blocking the last blast. You grinned as you caught Rainbow’s hoof again, this time pulling her in close. With a grunt you threw her at Twilight, both of them colliding in mid-air. With twilight distracted, Celestia charged an attack.
And shot out the biggest ray of magic you’ve seen today. The bright yellow ray engulfed Twilight, her body disappearing inside the ray. You shielded your eyes, the rest doing the same. It brightened up the cloudy sky, looking like a bolt of lightning.
“CELESTIA!” You yelled over the blast. “IT’S TWILIGHT! WHAT THE FUCK! ” Celestia realized her mistake and stopped the attack, her eyes turning into pin pricks as Twilight fell to the ground. Her fur was charred, her hair emitting smoke. You and Celestia rushed to the limped body, ignoring the shocked ponies. They went back to normal when they say Twilight get obliterated.
“T-Twilight…” Celestia whispered, holding her apprentice in her arms. Twilight didn’t move. “No… Please no…”
The rest of the group crowded around Twilight and Celestia, tears in their eyes. But everyone froze when Twilight finally opened her eyes, looking at her crying mentor. She put a hoof on Celestia’s face, surprising her.
“Celestia..” Twilight smiled. “You have to teach me how to do that…”
Fluttershy was bandaging Twilight’s wounds, Twilight obviously out of commission. You all sat in a group, discussing what in god’s green earth just happened. When Celestia stood up you all fell silent.
“He will pay…” She mumbled. “I will not let that tyrant destroy my ponies and put this place into chaos.” You stood up, clenching Ben’s COG tags in your hand.
“I won’t let that asshole live for another second. “ You growled, attaching Ben’s COG tags yo your neck. “I’ll fucking make sure he knows the definition of death.”
“I won’t let him manipulate anymore ponies.” Everyone was surprised when Chrysalis joined the group, giving her glares. “I know I’ve done wrong... But my hate for him is exactly like yours…”
“I don’t trust you at all…” you sighed. “But we need all the help we can get…” Celestia held her hoof out, Chrysalis putting hers over it. You put your hand on top of hers, everyone following suit. Thunder roared as a flash of lightning brightened up the black sky.
Today we fight for Freedom. For salvation. For Equestria.
Or die trying…
Act V Chapter I: Chaos Control
Dark clouds shrouded the castle of Canterlot, all light from Celestia’s sun covered. If it is morning. You lost track. But it didn’t matter. Even when the rain drowned the ground beneath your boots, it didn’t matter. The winds picked up, sending the rain slapping the side of your helmet. The clouds above started to swirl, lightning brightening up parts of the sky. You clenched your Lancer against your chest, the paint of Rainbow’s cutie mark started to rub off. But none of you cared.
With one swift kick you all stormed into the castle gates, the bodies of changelings and hypnotized guards littering the floor. Some winced, others just ignored it. You had other things to do than care about the dead.
Like finishing this once and for all, no matter the cost.
ACT V
CHAPTER XV: CHAOS CONTROL
You all turned down the hall to the throne room just to freeze. The ground started to shake violently, causing you all to fall to your knees. Black spikes tore through the marble floor, some coming out diagonally to replace the walls. The ceiling started to crack but was straightened back by large black pillars crashing through the marble floor. The whole hallway to the throne room was covered in black crystals, the stained glass windows cracking by the pressure the crystal wall gave it. Doors that lead into rooms were blocked by crystals, some even coming outs from the room, destroying its contents. The earthquake finally subsided.
“He’s doing some redecorating…” you grunted, getting back up.
“Aunty Celestia!” a voice called from behind. You all turned around to see that... blond faggot Blueblood galloping his way over to you all. “What’s going on? IT’S THE CHANGELING QUEEN WATCH OUT!”
Bluebloods horn blasted a bolt of magic just to be blocked by Celestia herself. His face was priceless, but you had other things to do. Ignoring the arguing group, you began your march to Sombre’s throne room. Sombra’s laughs made you all pause, looking around for the tyrant. His laugh subsided, causing you all to feel unnerving.
“I’m amazed by all your persistence in taking me down…” his voice echoed down the hall. “But don’t you see, you’ve already lost.”
“You better fucking have a death wish Sombra!” you yelled in anger. “Because as long as I live I’LL HUNT YOUR FUCKING ASS DOWN!
He finally appeared at the end of the hall, his toothy grin making you all fired up. You pulled the trigger on your Lancer and opened fire, just for it to be blocked by his crystal shield, the shards receding back into the ground. You threw your Lancer away and charged, knife in hand. He just laughed at your charge, waving a hoof idly. A black pit of dark magic appeared in front of him, causing you to run even faster so you jump over it.
“Such heroic nonsense.” A dark figure rose from the pit, swiftly uppercutting you right in the jaw. you flew backwards and crashed onto the ground, your knife sticking out of the ground right in front of you. Sombra’s laugh made you grunt in rage as you got to your feet, Applejack and Rarity helping you up. The dark smoke around the figure dissipated, revealing a beast in full crystal armor. A beast you don’t have time for right now.
“Discord…” you glared at the monotone Draconequus, its glowing red eyes the only thing breaking the black armor. the ponies behind you stood in horror, realizing the actual power Sombra has. Sombra glanced over to Discord and nodded, causing the beast to disappear in the air. Before anyone could respond he appeared in front of Celestia, pointing his palm at the monarch’s face. A bright blast of dark magic exploded in the monarch’s face, blasting her down the hallway and through walls. Twilight went to fire at him only to get grabbed by the horn and tossed into the charging Rainbow Dash.
Applejack rushed at the god of Chaos only to get hi kicked right in the jaw, blood spraying out of the western pony’s mouth. Discord blasted a ray of magic at her while she was in the air, sending her blasting through the roof. You and Chrysalis rushed him, your knife in hand. Discord raised his lion paw in the air, causing shards on crystals from the ground rise behind him. You tackled Chrysalis behind a pillar as shards shot down the hall, chipping the side of the pillar.
You leaped out of cover once the shards stopped your Boltok and Ben’s Gorgon Pistol in hand. As you rolled on the ground, Chrysalis blasted green bolts of magic at the blocking Discord, his eyes set on you. You squeezed the triggers as bullets rained at Discord’s leg. The black crystal armor shattered causing the hot led to shred his kneecap. As you charged at the weakened beast a blast of dark energy shot right into your back, causing you to lurch forward into Discord’s right arm.
“You forgot about me…” Sombra chuckled, walking over to your pained body. Discord fought off the Elements of Harmony, Chrysalis trying to take down the chaos lord. “You know, I was expecting something else to happen then this. Me, standing over your hurt body… it’s pathetic really.”
“You were expecting a fight of the gods…” you spat out, getting up to your knees. Sombra backed up, watching you get up to your feet.
“You’ve read my mind boy… Oh well everything must come to an end eventually.”
His grin glowed as you ripped off your COG tags, dropping them to the floor. Scratches from the crystal floor made blood trickle down your arm. You raised your fists up to your face, glaring at Sombra through your helmet. He only chuckled, taking off his cape and watching it fall to the crystal floor. His body was covered in dark silver armor, his black tail ripped and torn.
“You ever heard of multitasking my boy?” your eyes widened as you rolled to the side, a purple ray of magic exploding at the spot you once were. You looked behind you to see the main six all hypnotized again, glaring at you with their teeth bared. Chrysalis laid on the ground, unconscious and bleeding. Discord stood behind the group, his face not changing at all. He held his knee, ignoring the blood oozing through his eagle claw.
This was unfair to the highest degree. The Elements of Harmony, Discord and Sombra all together fighting you. You took out a hidden knife and charged, having nothing to lose. You ran at Sonbra, swinging the knife at his face. He backpedaled away, ducking the blade once or twice. You reached back and pointed your Gnasher at the pouncing Discord, blasting him right in the chest. Sombra took advantage of this and bucked you right in the chest, sending you crashing into a Crystal wall.
Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash dived at you, causing you to duck as Fluttershy tried to take a blow at your head. Rainbow tried to do the same, causing you to punch her square in the jaw. you grabbed her tail and pulled her back at you, grabbing the back of her head and smashing it against the wall, knocking her out. Twilight blasted a giant ray of magic at you, blasting you through the wall and into a room. The large dining table broke into splinters as your body crashed into it. Twilight walked up to you, horn glowing a bright purple. Her mane started to catch on fire. You shut your eyes as her horn fired off a blast of purple magic.
Opening your eyes slightly, you marveled at the sight. Celestia stood in front of you, generating a shield as she blocked the massive blast. Her white coat had cuts and burns, her mane not even flowing anymore. Her crown was lost, her golden armor nowhere to be seen. But what really got you was her determined filled eyes. With a roar in anger, the monarch’s shield expanded, blasting away Twilight and the watching Discord. She glanced over to you, a small cut going from her left eye to the bottom of her chin. You nodded slightly, getting up to your knees. You both didn’t need to talk. You knew what you both wanted; This all to end.
Celestia hovered your Lancer’s and your pistol’s over to you. You picked up your Gnasher in your right hand, holding the Lancer in your left. Your pants were torn in places, cuts oozing out blood. Your chest armor had magic blasts on them, melting some of it. You checked to see if your Sawed-Off was still there, smiling at the COG tags tied around the stock. None of you saw them, but you felt their presence. Anthony’s spirit stood to your left, Ben’s to your right. Your mom and dad stood behind you, smiling at their grown son. A tear fell down your cheek, the liquid burning through a scar on your face.
“Ahh Celestia… I was wondering when your tyrant flank would show up.” Sombra walked into the dining room, the Elements and Discord following behind. You both didn’t move, glaring at the tyrant himself. “Well now that it’s fair, time for you both to-“
“Fight me Sombra.” You growled, dropping your weapons. Celestia looked at you in horror, like you killed one of the Elements in front of her.
“I’m sorry?” Sombra asked.
“You have others fight you, watching them do your bidding for you.” You tossed your Sawed- Off onto the floor, walking over to him. He looked at you, then the Sawed-Off.
“You have nothing to lose…” Sombra whispered.
“You’ve killed my family. You’ve hypnotized my friends.” You ignored the protests of your brother’s spirits. “You’ve taken everything from me. But you left me with one thing... My will to fight on.”
“You fear me boy?” Sombra grinned. “You’re scared of the afterlife. That’s why you fight on! You’ve failed your parents promised and now you fear what they will do! BAH I will send you to hell myself then!”
You both circled each other, ignoring the firefight with Celestia and the hypnotized group. With a roar you charged at Sombra, swinging punches at his face. He dodged some, jumping backwards at you last punch, your fist smashing the marble floor. his horn glowed red, blasting a fury of red bolts. Celestia generated a shield around you, dodging Discords claw. You ran at Discord and tackled him in the chest, lifting up his injured leg and smashing him into the ground. You smashed your fist against his face, grinning as Sombra blasted a devastating ray of magic at you. Celestia’s horn glowed and teleported you away. You now out of the way, the blast hit Discord right in the chest, incinerating his crystal armor.
Celestia fired a blinding ray at the chaos lord, blasting Discord out of the dining room and out the window. Sombra stared in shock, not realizing you charging at him. A grin crept on his face as Twilight blasted you backwards, crashing into the kitchen of the dining hall. Pinkie went to cut you with a knife but was bucked away by Applejack. Her mane was burnt, her hat nowhere to be seen. She rushed into Rarity, smashing her against a wall. Sombra appeared in front of you, his horn ready to be fired. You punched him right in the jaw, grabbing his back leg and smashing him into the marble kitchen table. Fluttershy crashed right into you, your boots skidding on the ground by the impact. She hoofed you in the side of your head, your helmet ringing loudly.
Rainbow took you down and punched you in rage. Blood dripped down her nose as you caught both her hooves in mid punch. With a swift head-butt, you dazed her enough that she didn’t see Rarity being tossed at her. They both crashed into each other, grunting in pain. You sprang backwards as a ray of Twilight's magic sliced through the marble floor. Celestia and Twilight were in a heated battle, magic being thrown at both of them. Celestia fired a blinding ray of magic at her apprentice, sending her upwards. Twilight’s horn sparked as she blasted a huge ray, the collision with Celestia sending a blast that threw you all onto the ground.
Smoke was filled in the room, coughs from applejack and Pinkie making you know where they are. Before you could respond, a black hoof punched you right in the gut, sending the wind out of your chest. Sombra stood infront of you, blasting shards at your pained state. You cried in pain as some wedged themselves into your arm, others scratching your armor. Sombra swung his head sideways, a curved bolt of energy colliding into your chest. You fell backwards, crashing into a wall. A large sliced hole ran across your chest armor, your chest crying in agony and pain.
“You should’ve given up when you had the chance boy…” Sombra grunted.
He went to swing a hoof across your head when you tried to do the same, you fist and his hoof colliding sending a blast that eliminated the smoke in the room. A large crater was where Celestia once was, the princess nowhere to be seen. Twilight lied on the ground, unconscious. Sombra lunged to hit you again just for Pinkie to collide into him. Applejack growled in pain, glaring at Sombre. Rainbow and Fluttershy were unconscious, lying on the ground as blood oozed out of their wounds. Rarity was nowhere to be seen. You jumped up to your feet, swiping your fist against Sombra’s face as he got up. You swung another and kicked him away, his body leaving a small trail of blood. Lightning flashed from outside, the rain pattering on the window. You pointed Applejack to go check on Celestia if she’s in the crater, applejack galloping away.
“It’s over Sombra…” You grunted, limping over to the injured tyrant. He huffed in pain, getting up to his hooves, pushing Pinkie off him.
“BAH! Far from it boy!” Sombra spat, blood trickling down his chin. He gave you a toothy grin, his razor sharp teeth coated in blood. “I have one more thing up my sleeve!”
A roar from outside make the ground shake. Two large red eyes glared out from outside. The windows crashed open as the beast roared, shattering the stained glass. You backed away as the large monster smashed its way into the room, its scraping the walls. Its scorched fur was soaked by the rain, a black mark on its chest. It stood on its hind legs, its shadow putting the room in darkness. A flash of lightning revealed the beast, causing you to fall backwards.
“WHAT!” you yelled. Discord roared in anger, shaking the foundation of the castle.
“Have fun you two!” Sombra laughed maniacally.
Discord swung a claw at you, causing you to jump backwards as the giant claw smashed into the floor, destroying the beautiful marble and leaving a massive crater. Applejack was frozen in horror as Discord roared again, smashing his tail into the ground. You jumped and tackled applejack out of the way as Discords tail smashed the floor in half, the impact sending you a bit off the ground. You grabbed your Lancer and unloaded on his tail, sending Discord into a fury of rage. He smashed his paw into the ground, sliding it on the ground and directly to you.
Celestia jumped out of the crater and teleported you both out of the way, staring in horror at the 50ft Discord. He roared in rage, his mouth starting to emit an orange flame. Before Celestia could react, Discord blasted a ray of fire at your trio. The heat scorched your cloth shirt as Twilight grunted in pain blocking the blast. Celestia joined in, their shield still cracking. When they thought it was over, discord punched through the shield, grabbing Celestia and Twilight. He started to turn around, his wings extending. Sombra stood on his shoulder, an evil grin on his face.
“What are ya doing?!” Applejack yelled as you sprinted to discord, grabbing your Gnasher and Sawed-Off.
“Something stupid!” you yelled back.
Before discord flew off, you grabbed the hairs on his tail. Discord’s wings flapped, blowing away applejack and the rest of the unconscious ponies. You held on tightly as Discord flew out of the room and into the rainy chaos driven world.
Act V Chapter II: Skyfall
CHAPTER XVI: SKYFALL
You held on for dear life. Your eyes were shut so all you was complete darkness. Yeah you hated heights. A LOT. To such an extent that you’re now thinking why in the hell you just did this!
“What are ya doing?”
“Something stupid!”
Man you can be an idiot sometimes…you opened your eyes just to see the small speck that was Ponyville. Sweet god you were high! Where the fuck are we going! The sound of ripping sent you out of your frightened trance. You looked up to see the fur on Discord’s tail ripping slightly. You held on tight with your left hand as you reached for a knife. Finding one on your back pocket, you started climbing upwards until you saw the scales on Discord’s tail. You grabbed one spike as you stabbed your knife into the tail for more grip.
The roar of rage made you jump as Discord started to fly upwards. He looked over his shoulder to see you climbing up his tail, much to your dismay. Getting halfway up, his mouth started turning orange as he had his red eyes glaring at you. With a scared yell, you jumped off his tail, the blazing fire burning the hairs right off it. You jabbed your knife into his lizard leg, sliding downwards and creating a small gash. The blood sprayed on your helmet, blinding you. Wiping away the blood, you flinched when Sombra appeared in front of you, horn glowing brighter than the sun itself.
You barely dodged Sombra’s attack as he burnt Discord’s leg. The beast roared in pain as hundreds of crystal shards impaled his leg. He started diving downwards, the rain and lightning showing off his hulking body. Sombra smiled at this and blasted you right in the chest, causing you to fall off of Discord’s leg. You barely avoided his tail as you dived after Discord, his paw holding Twilight and Celestia.
Sombra stood on his back, blasting bolts of magic as you dived in the air. The wind was howling in your helmet as a shard caught you right in the knee, causing you to howl in pain. The black clouds around you disappeared, showing Ponyville directly below you three. It was still small but was growing larger by the minute. You pulled out your Lancer and started shooting at Sombra, breaking his concentration from firing magic. You passed by Discord’s tail, the smell of burnt flesh catching your nose as you kicked Sombra in the jaw.
Discord started flying horizontally, causing you to grab the fur on his back so you don’t fall off. His wings flapped in a slow rate, causing the wind to not blow you off. Revving up your Lancer, you jabbed the chainsaw straight into Discord’s back blood and bone spraying into the wind. Discord roared in pain, the booming cry causing his back to vibrate. You started running along his back, dragging the Lancer on his back and slicing his skin.
“CRY BITCH CRY!” you roared as you got to his wings.
Before you could do anything, Discord shot upwards, sending you tumbling down his back and falling from the sky. He curved around and started flying at you, the rage in his eyes causing you to regret what you just did. His mouth glowed and before you knew it, a blast of heated fire made you bank to the side, the blaze burning your arm abit by just the heat alone. The blast passed by you and exploded on the surface below. You were both high up but it didn’t matter. If you didn’t kill this son of a bitch soon, Ponyville might turn into ash.
You reloaded your Lancer and sprayed blindly, bullets pelting him in the face. He ignored the pain and blasted another blast of heated fire at you, the heat barely missing you this time. Aiming at his eye, you fired multiple shots, causing him to roar in agony as the heated led penetrated his eye. You sprawled your arms and legs out, slowing your decent until you were right infront of Discord’s face. As you revved up your Lancer to finish the beast, a bolt of magic sent you flying backwards, your chest burning in pain.
Sombra grinned as he blasted another bolt at you, this time a giant crystal in the middle of the bolt. You banked to your right as the crystal barely cut your arm. Before you could react, Discord grabbed you, his eagle hand trying to squeeze the life out of you. He chuckled in rage as his mouth began to glow; the fire can be seen growing in his throat. Without hesitation, you reached for your Gorgon Pistol and squeezed your right arm out, pistol in hand. You fired off the SMG into Discord’s injured eye, blood now spraying out in the wind. He roared in pain, letting go of you and covering his eye. Sombra blasted you away from the weakened Discord, causing you to drop your pistol.
As you fell, you Lancer floated beside you, causing you to lunge to it. Discord roared as he flew right past you, grabbing the Lancer away. You crashed into his leg, floating in the air dazed a bit. Getting back to life, you dived to your side as Discord fired upwards at you, the heat cutting through the dark clouds above. Ponyville was rapidly approaching now, gravity finally showing itself. You dodged a blast from Sombra again, the magic leaving a small gash on your arm.
“WAKE THE FUCK UP YOU TWO!” you yelled at the unconscious Twilight and Celestia. “I know girls always say ‘five more minutes’ but THIS IS RIDICULOUS!”
Discord shot upwards and grabbed you again, this time his right eye was closed, blood oozing from the bottom of his eyelid. He was now hovering, his red eye glaring into his soul. Next to you were Twilight and Celestia, still unconscious. Sombra chuckled, standing on Discord’s shoulder with a ridiculous grin on his face. You tried to get out of Discord’s grip just for him to squeeze you tighter.
“Well isn’t this a surprise.” Sombra chuckled. “The hero that could save this pathetic land is now helpless with none of his friends to save him…”
“Fuck you Sombra.” It’s the only thing you could think of. “I know you don’t want to kill me… This whole plot of your was so then I would lose myself in rage. You need me.”
Sombra scoffed. “I don’t need you. You’re the only thing stopping me from purging this place into complete chaos!”
You glanced over to Twilight and Celestia, not moving your head in the slightest. Twilight’s eyes slowly blinked, her mane covering half her face. You need to stall.
“But look at me Sombra.” You growled. “I’m the only thing that can stop you. I’ve killed many of your army. Think of what you could do with me… You can’t kill me…”
“You think this is my full army?” Sombra laughed loudly. “Chrysalis’ troops were just an example of my power… Once I destroy this land I’ll have the Griffins eating from my hooves, begging for mercy on their pathetic kingdom. Plus the Minotaur’s will have no chance from fighting me.”
You chuckled. “Sombra you’re one brainless tyrant.”
Before he could react Twilight shot a ray of magic at Discord, the bolt exploding on his face. He roared in pain, dropping you and Twilight. Before you fell, you grabbed his claw, getting on his arm and running upwards. With your Sawed-Off in hand, you leaped onto Discord’s face and shot the shotgun shells right into his eye. His whole eye exploded into pieces, blood coating your chest and helmet.
“HELP!” you jumped off of Discords pained body, tossing a frag into his eye socket as you looked for the voice. Falling below was Twilight, screaming for help as she was scared out of her mind. Celestia fell right next to her, still unconscious.
“I GOTCHA TWILIGHT!” you yelled as you dived after them. The sound of the frag exploding behind you made a grin form on your face.
Grabbing Celestia first, you held the princess close to your chest. Before you could reach out to grab Twilight a rainbow streak zoomed right past you, grabbing Twilight and flying her to the tree house. Gravity was starting to make Ponyville come faster this time, like if Celestia was like dark matter or something. Discords injured body fell right beside you, blood oozing out of his eye socket. His giant size started to shrink, turning him back into his normal size.
“W-What’s going on?” Celestia whispered as she started to come back to life.
“Hold onto something Princess!”
The roof to Sugarcube Corner had a giant hole in it, wood falling down to the main floor. And we just had this repaired after that beast broke the front window. You still forgave him for assaulting you and your wife since he was pretty much as strong as Big Macintosh but still… he broke the front door.
“At least he left to go to the castle…” you whispered. “Then again… everyone did. It’s been kind of dead with all these dark clouds and the r-“ you froze at the sight before you.
The whole front entrance was destroyed, cupcakes and cakes splattered all across the wall. The display case was destroyed, glass littered on the marble floor. A small crater crumbled the tile beneath the object in the center of the room. Even when you think he won’t destroy your store, he still manages to- Is that Princess Celestia!?
Ugh you back hurts... it’s like you fell from the sky and survived. Curse you gravity and your painful ways to kill people. You shifted slightly, the sound of crushing glass and tile making you open your eyes to look around. All you was white, the color having small red marks on the- oh my god. Celestia’s face was inches away from yours, her cheeks turning a small hue of pink. Your eyes were both locked, although she couldn’t see your eyes due to your helmet.
“You ok Princess…?” you barely managed. She looked at you blackly before her eyes widened.
Celestia swiftly got right off of you, avoiding eye contact. Her face was now all red, her eyes darting from the floor to the walls.
“Y-Yeah I’m fine.” She stuttered.
You shook your head as you got up to your feet, ignoring the shock Mr.Cake. Celestia covered her mouth as she giggled at you.
“What?” you asked, cracking your back.
“You got a little… something…” she motioned at your chest. You looked down to see cupcakes stuck to your metal chestplate, icing and chocolate mixing with the blood. You turned around to see what you landed in only for Celestia to burst out laughing.
“What now!” you growled.
“Y-Your back!” Celestia barely could manage. Ignoring the still shocked Mr. Cake, you stormed upstairs and into their bathroom. Turning around so your back is at the mirror, you looked over your shoulder- SERIOUSLY!
“WHAT THE FUCK!” you yelled. Your back had an assortment of pies, cakes, cupcakes and even pancakes sticking to it. Why are there pancakes? Because this is Pinkie’s home that’s why! A small hiss made you look down to see Gummy latched to your leg, his sucking making you wince. “Get off you stupid-“
Not knowing where you are, you fell backwards into the tub, breaking the side of it due to your weight. Celestia was standing at the door. Well was actually laughing on the floor, tears of joy coming down her cheek. Her horn glowed and before you knew it, the shower head came to life, spraying water on your chocolate covered state. You looked up at the shower head, trying to not just rip it off and beat the princess with it-
“Don’t forget to scrub Clay!” you turned to see Rainbow and Celestia dying on the floor, their laughs only fueling your rage.
“When this is over...” You growled. “I’m killing you all…”
“Thanks for allowing me to use your shower Mr. Cake.” You sighed, dropping a bag of bits in front of his frozen body. “Keep the change.”
Your group stepped out of Sugarcube Corner, Celestia standing at your side. Rainbow said she would go get the rest from the castle. You and Celestia didn’t move as Sombra stood across the market, a grin on his face. Celestia went to run at him but you held your arm out. When she looked at you confusedly, you nodded.
“You’ve done enough Celestia.” You mumbled. “This is between me and him.” Stepping forward, the rain started to pick up, the wind blowing it against the side of your helmet. A crackle of lightning made Sombra’s grin glow in the rainy atmosphere.
“It’s over Sombra!” you yelled over the rain. “Celestia will not fight you! One shall stand, one shall fall!”
Sombra laughed. “Why throw your life away so recklessly Clayton.”
“That is a question you must ask YOURSELF
You both didn’t move. The wind caused Sombra’s mane to blow in the wind. The smoke in his eyes blew in the winds direction, his eyes piercing into your soul. Ponies watched from the windows, their eyes glowing every time the lightning flashed. When the thunder roared you charged, mud being picked up by your boots.
“I’ll crush you with my bare hooves!” Sombra roared as he galloped at you, horn pointed downwards at you.
The both of you were running at each other in full speed, ignoring the watching eyes. Sombra leaped upwards, his hoof reared back to punch you. You jumped at him, your fist ready to break his face. In a blinding flash, your fist connected with his face, his hoof connecting with your helmet. The blast sent you both flying backwards, both of you sliding on the muddy floor. you helmet came off from the punch, the damaged metal falling right next to you. The rain fell down your face, stinging some of your wounds. The helmet protected you but you still got hurt.
Getting to your feet, you charged at the injured Sombra, his swift dodge as your fist connected with the ground surprising you. A swift punch into your chest made your cough out all the air in your lungs, putting a grin on Sombra’s face. You glanced at his face only to get wide eyed as a face flashed right in front of it.
“You seem scared Clay?” Sombra mocked, walking around your pained state. “Am I scary?”
“No you just remind me of something...” You said coldly, looking at his face. Sombra’s face was replaced with your father’s killer. General RAAM. “And just the thought of him… makes me want to kill you EVEN MORE THAN BEFORE!
Sombra couldn’t react fast enough as you punched him a hard blow in the side of his face, blood spraying onto your face. You picked up his wounded state, RAAM still on your mind. You picked up Sombra by the neck, throwing him into a market stall. The wood exploded by the impact. You were in full rage mode, your anger consuming you completely. Sombra barely dodged a punch, not realizing your elbow connecting with the back of his head.
He fell forward onto a knee to the gut, the air escaping his lungs as his armor crumpled to your knee. He quickly teleported away as you shot your Gnasher at his previous spot, the dirt exploding by the impact. Sombra’s horn glowed a bright red as a ray of dark magic connected with your chest, sending you backwards and crashing into Twilight’s tree house. Sombra appeared over you, punching you repeatedly in the head. You grabbed him by the neck to stop, kneeing him right in the crotch. To everyone it was Sombra. But to you, it was General RAAM.
And you hated that guy.
You right hooked him right in the jaw, kicking off his dazed body. With him dazed, you leaped at him, delivering a punch in mid-air and right at his head. You kicked him out of the building dodging swiftly as a ray of magic was shot at you. Getting back to your feet, backed away from the sucker punch Sombra tried to give you and instead followed up with a heavy uppercut to the gut, his armor bending under your fist. Before you could follow up Sombra trapped your legs in crystals. He grinned before blasting you right in the chest, breaking the restraints and causing you to crash through the back of the library, the rain waking you up from your pain.
As you got to your feet Sombra bucked you right in the jaw, causing you to fly upwards. His horn glowed as a ray of lightning flashed behind him. A red bolt of magic sent you crashing into the upstairs room of rarity’s boutique, mannequins and dresses falling to the floor. you grabbed the sewing machine and swung it at Sombra’s head, the machinery exploding into pieces. A dozen sewing needled impaled your arm, causing you to howl in pain. Sombra took advantage and jumped in the air, hovering right over you. A giant ray of magic shot out of his horn, sending you crashing through the floor.
He landed on your scorched chest, the metal heated to the touch. Before he could punch you in the head with a heated horseshoe, you grabbed his leg and punched at his elbow, breaking the bone. He roared in pain as the bone stuck out of his fur, blood soaking his armor. You grabbed him by the neck and tossed him through the window and outside, the rain still falling. Sombra started to crawl away, crying in pain as you picked up your fallen Sawed- Off that just happened to be here.
“It’s over Sombra.” You yelled, ignoring the pain from all the needles in your arm.
“No more Clayton!” Sombra pleaded, his voice sounding like an old man. “Grant me mercy, I beg of you!”
“You, who were without mercy, now plead for it?” You started to reload the barrel. “I thought you were a merciless tyrant!”
“I am…” Sombra’s horn glowed, the light getting brighter and brighter as he laughed.
With no warning, two large crystal walls shot out from the ground, one on your right and the other on your left. You dropped your Sawed-Off as the two walls started to close together. You held your arms out and stopped them in time, the walls trying to slowly crush you. The pain in your left arm from the needles started to make you lose your grip, only causing Sombra to chuckle. The walls started to push harder, causing veins to pop onto your skin as you held on for dear life.
“I’m amazed you still fight on Clayton.” He hissed. “But your fight is useless. I’ve won!” his horn started to glow brighter as he charged up some magic. Looking down, you saw your shotgun resting on your foot.
Without warning, you kicked the gun into Sombra’s injured leg, the metal hitting the bone. He cried in pain, losing his concentration. With the might on god you pushed away the crystal pillars and grabbed Sombra by the horn. He tried to kick you off but you just stomped on his broken leg, the crack of bones only making you pull harder on his horn. Your vision started to get white as his horn glowed brighter and brighter. Celestia was running over to you, yelling something you barely heard.
“MAGICAL DISCHARGE CLAY NO!”
With one hard pull you heard Sombra’s horn break off, before everything went black.
EPILOGUE
One week later…
“Whats going on Mac?” the white unicorn walked into the crowded bar, ponies reading the newspaper and gasping at the headline.
“Vinyl… You mean you haven’t heard?” The Minotaur bartender asked, cleaning a glass mug.
“Heard what?” Vinyl sat on the bar chair, taking the glass full of Applejack Daniels in her hoof and taking a sip.
“The disaster in Ponyville and Canterlot.” A griffin said from his seat, sliding over a newspaper to Vinyl. When she caught the headline, her eyes turned into pin pricks.
MASSIVE EXPLOSION IN PONYVILLE
Famous tyrant Sombra goes out in a bang after his almost successful conquest of Canterlot. Hundreds of locals were injured in the blast, including the hero-
“Clay!?”
“You know the guy?” before the Minotaur could ask again, Vinyl was already out the door, galloping to the nearest train station in Manehattan.
Celestia held her head down, sitting on the couch next to the unconscious Clayton. It wasn’t her fault but somehow it was. She could’ve teleported him away but then Sombra wouldn’t be stopped. The magical explosion Sombra created was because he was charging an attack. Due to Clay’s stubborn thinking, when his horn broke, his magic just… exploded.
“There was nothing we could do Princess…” Twilight mumbled. The Princess and the Elements have been in this room for the whole week, eating only hospital food.
“He’s not dead…” Rainbow shivered, crying on the bed sheets. “I just know it… he’s not dead…”
“With an explosion like that no one could’ve survived…” Celestia said softly.
“Maybe you should see your other subjects Princess…” Nurse Redheart said, walking into the dead quiet room. “Maybe knowing that their monarch is here will make them feel better about the experience…”
Celestia didn’t budge. She glanced over at Clay, his chest rising up and down. Multiple bandages were all across him, covering most of his body. She got up slowly and walked out of the room, pausing at the door to wipe away her tears. When she left the room fell silent again, only the sounds of Rainbow crying echoed in the room. The door suddenly slammed open, getting the attention from everyone as a white unicorn with electric blue hair froze at the door.
“Is he-“
“Still on life support… but his heart rate is fading…” When Nurse Redheart finisher her sentence, everyone glanced at Clay.
Pinkie’s mane was straight, tears running down her cheeks. Fluttershy’s face was covered by her mane, but her sniffling made it known she was crying. Rarity dabbed away her tears with a handkerchief, her makeup making the white cloth turn dark. Twilight said nothing, just store down at the floor. she nodded to the teary eyed applejack and started walking over to Rainbow.
“Rainbow…” Twilight whispered.
“I’m not leaving him…” she mumbled under the sheets. Her rainbow mane stuck to the wet surface.
“This is hard for me too Rainbow...” Applejack sniffled. “B-But he’s gone…”
“He’s not gone!” Rainbow shot back, glaring at Applejack as tears ran freely down her red eyes. “Clay’s stronger than this! He saved us… He’s not dead…” Vinyl started to help Applejack and Twilight pull away Rainbow from the bed as everyone left the room, leaving the slowly breathing Clayton to rest…
Radios were buzzing to life, reports and news updates bringing interesting topics.
“Ponies are calling him the hero we all needed.”
“…..And after the reconstruction of Ponyville, the Princess declared a truces with the changeling queen Chrysalis.”
“I really don’t believe that some alien from another world saved this world! I mean, you would have to be half insane to believe some bullshit like that!”
“Yeah well He did! I was there I saw that guy beat the living out of Sombra with no mercy!”
“……In other news, Discords body is nowhere to be found. Some say the Chaos lord just died and his body was pulled into Hades but I think-“
“You’re not paid to think on this radio station…”
“Sombra has been put in Blackgate Prison and his horn will be in Canterlot Castle under the surveillance of the Princess Celestia.”
“Princess Celestia unveils a giant gold statue in the middle of the courtyard of Canterlot today, as a tribute to the three heroes of this land and all the fallen.”
“Princess Luna returns from Saddle Arabia today! Seriously where the BUCK was this mare when the world was being destroyed.”
“Like you said she was Iron Will, In Saddle Arabia.”
“Where is that? Space?”
“No… It’s not in space… Can we get Braeburn or Hooves back... I can’t stand this-“
“You heard it here folks! Saddle Arabia is a planet in space that all the people from it look like horses!”
“Bucking… Kill me.”
One Month Later…
The throne room was still being repaired from the heavy battle that was fought in this castle. The dining room was fully repaired, the windows now being installed. Celestia smiled at the new stained glass window in her room, a single tear running down her cheek. They buried them yesterday, all the fallen guards... and them.
“Are thou OK sister?” Luna asked, rubbing her eyes as she was normally not awake in the morning.
“Better…” Celestia smiled. The clopping of hooves made her turn her attention to the large doors. “And here they come now.”
The doors swung open, the Elements smiling at their princesses. Twilight let go of her brother, Shining finally sighing after the hug put a lot of pressure on his bandages. The sounds of boots made everyone turn around. Two tall figures came from the shadows, one holding a exercise bag on his back the clanging of metal indicating the contents of the bag.
“They really did a good job on the Castle Celly.” Clayton commented, pointing his thumb behind him. “We need some of these guys back at Sera. We could rebuild Jacinto in an instant.”
“This is the alien?” Luna whispered to Celestia. The princess ignored her sister as she smiled at Clayton. “Who would’ve thought there was other life in the galaxy? I must find this Sera!”
“Who’s the short stuff next to Celestia?” Clayton whispered to Twilight.
“Princess Luna.” Twilight whispered back. Clayton glanced over to Luna and groaned.
“Excuse me uhh Luna is it?”
“Princess Luna.” Luna corrected.
“Moonbutt.” Luna looked flustered at the nickname. “May I ask WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU WHEN CANTERLOT WAS BEING ATTACKED?” Luna flinched back, glaring at Clayton with the hate of 1000 suns.
“YOU DARE YELL AT A PRINCESS!?” Luna yelled back in her Canterlot voice. Everyone chuckled as Clayton and Luna got into a verbal argument that shook the very foundation.
“That’s not how it happened!”
Applejack groaned as she glanced over to Rainbow who just sat on the log with her hooves crossed. They both sat in front of the edge-of-your-seat Cutie Mark Crusaders. They all sat around a fire pit, the orange flame illuminating the camp around them. Applebloom and Sweetie Bell abandoned their marsh mellows, them being too interested in the story. Scootaloo was devouring them, pieces of the white fluff sticking to her muzzle.
“Oh really? Then how did it really happened sugarcube?” Rainbow grinned, getting comfy on the wooden log.
“Unlike Applejack here, I remember everything perfectly!”
“Oh boy here we go…”
“You know you don’t have to go...” Celestia mumbled. Clayton and Luna stopped their argument to glance at the princess.
“As much as I wish I could.. I don’t belong here Celly.” Clayton sighed. “I’m not from here and I would just be in the way… beside, I got a war to finish back home…” he looked at the COG tags around his neck, sighing softly. He snapped his fingers as he dropped his bag on the floor. he dug around before producing a small Stetson hat.
“Found it at the funeral at the courtyard…” He walked over to Applejack and knelt down, putting the hat on her head. They both stared at each other, faces barely inches away from-“
“EWW” Scootaloo squealed, bits of marshmallow flying into the fire. Applejack’s face way a bright red, glaring at Rainbow with pure hatred.
“That did not happen!” Applejack spat. Rainbow had a large grin on her face.
“But that’s what you wanted to happen!” Rainbow shot back, Applejack looking away embarrassingly. “Besides it was five years ago... Long story short he left and went back to his home.”
“Did he ever write back?” Applebloom asked anxiously.
“I don’t think someone from space could every write back…” Scootaloo groaned.
“He’s from space! Maybe he could come back in a spaceship or something!” everyone looked at Sweetie Bell with an are-you-bucking-serious face. She smiled sheepishly, causing everyone to chuckle.
“All right you fillies time fer bed.” Applejack smiled as the three went into their tent, giggling and smiling as they acted out parts of the story. Before she could go into her tent Rainbow stopped her, resting a hoof on her shoulder.
“You think he’ll ever come back…?” she whispered. Applejack looked up at the starry sky, smiling at a shooting star. They both looked up at the beautiful sky, a smile on both their faces.
“Only time will tell Rainbow…”
Act II Chapter I: Intervention [A]
ACT II
CHAPTER IV: INTERVENTION
“I thought you guys were dead.” Clay punched you and Ben in the chest, chuckling to himself. You know he’s trying not to cry, his manliness not allowing it. Ben joined in on his laughter, ignoring the group of ponies around you. Twilight and Rarity seem to be breathing heavily. Heh, they think that’s hard, try stopping him with your bare hands. Applejack had a bloody nose, Spike tossing her a tissue box. A yellow Pegasus held up a cyan pony. Sheesh, Clay did a number on her. Her face was covered in blood, her mane was way passed messed up. Good thing Twilight stopped him. Although, even through all that, the rainbow Pegasus still gave him the death glare.
“By the way Twilight this is our not-so-dead brother Clayton.” Ben put a hand on his shoulder. “Clay, this is-“
“Twilight Sparkle. So you’re the brains behind this group.” Clayton grunted, staring at the rainbowed Pegasus. “You seem to be the only one that can control this bitch.” Twilight and Rarity went stiff. Apparently ponies don’t swear here.
“Oh boy here we go...” Ben groaned. “For once can you stop being so aggressive? I know we’re brothers but still…” Clay breathed in and sighed.
“Fine. As long as Twilight gives me answers.” He glanced over to Twilight, ignoring the rainbowed Pegasus’ death glare. “And I need them now.” Twilight cleared her throat and smiled, Clayton’s intimidating working tenfold.
“W-Well my name is Twilight Sparkle. You’ve already met Rainbow Dash…In an unpleasant way. Fluttershy you’ve also met I presume. That only leaves Rarity and Applejack.”
“Uhh Howdy.” Applejack barely managed, holding the tissue over her nose. Clay only grunted. Rarity didn’t respond, only looking at his arms. Clay didn’t even glace over at her, good thing too. He hates snooty people.
“So correct me if I’m wrong; we have Fluttershy, Purplesmart, Rainbow Cunt,” Rainbow spat blood at his boot. “Dizzy’s long lost cousin and a marshmallow.” Rarity’s eyes went big, coughing to herself.
“I beg your pardon darling,” Clay groaned. Oh boy here we go. “But I am no marshmallow.” Clayton chuckled, pretending to hold a tea cup. He even has the pinkie pointing upwards.
“Oh I’m so sorry darling.” Clayton mocked. “Maybe I can make it up to you over some tea and crumpets.” Fluttershy hid her face under her mane. But you saw that grin. You may be new to the COG but you got eagle eyes.
“Well I never!” she exclaimed, visibly being flustered. “I do not act like that! Right Twilight!” twilight was trying to suppress a giggle. Applejack didn’t care, dying on the floor in laughter.
“You got it spot on partner!” Applejack chuckled. Fluttershy’s shouldered shook slightly, still hiding her face. Rainbow… Still store daggers at Clayton. Sheesh, get your panties out of a knot.
“Anyways,” Twilight sighed, wiping a tear from her eyes. The little purple dinosaur ran to Twilights side, a quill and paper in hand- err claw. “I’ve been meaning to ask you two, or now three, how you came into Ponyville. You said you’re not from here.”
“Well me and Ben woke up in the forest on the outskirts.” You grunted, holding your bandaged hand. “I accidently cut my finger trying to get my Lancer-“
“Actually he got bit by a bunny.” He glanced over to you. Damn it Ben. “His genius idea was to chase down set ‘deadly bunny of the night’ and kill it.” Fluttershy gasped, looking at you with her- oh god those eyes…
“Why would you want to hurt Angel?” she whimpered. Ok play it cool.
“Because it bit me!” you yelled, pointing at your mildly severed finger. Fluttershy winced.
“M- Maybe you scared him,” Futtershy peeped. Geez speak up lady. “Y-You are kind of scary…”
“He was petting the annoyed bunny and it bit him.” Ben chuckled. Not helping Ben.
“Suck it up Tony,” Clay grunted, pinching the bridge of his helmet. “It’s just an animal bite.” These people don’t get it!
“What part of ‘demon spawned rabbit ‘do you not under-“
“Want me to kiss it better?” Clay growled, looking directly at you. You went back to leaning on the wall, Clay chuckling to himself. He leaned back on the semi broken wall, crossing his arms.
“And what about you Clayton?” Twilight asked, her smile returning to her face. “Did Fluttershy find you in the Everfree Forest?” Clay grunted, clearing his throat.
“I found her.” He corrected. Twilight turned to Fluttershy for confirmation, getting a nod in response. “Woke up in this Forest, kinda shaken from a fucked up dream.” He rubbed the back of his neck.
“As I went trekking I got ambushed by this asshole who thought he was tough. It was dark but that doesn’t stop me. The thing tried to hit me with its tail but I chopped it right in half, served the damn thing right.”
“You must’ve got attacked by a Manticore, one of the beasts in the Everfree Forest.” Twilight tapped her chin, her eyes squinting at Clay. “And how did you chop off the animal’s tail?” You just did not doubt Clay’s word. Clay noticed this and held up his hand.
“Please leave all questions to the end of the lesson.” He cleared his throat. “Anyways after that asshole tried to kill me, I heard a cry for help. I found a clearing and saw a pack of wooden dogs, probably 10 of them. I got surrounded, but slaughtered them with ease. It was like chopping down trees for firewood. Seriously it’s not that dangerous in that forest.”
“How did you-“ Clay covered her mouth, wagging his finger at her. Twilight furrowed her brow, getting a mild chuckle from Clay. Removing his mouth, he continued. Apparently the ‘Manticore’ came back for blood. It charged him into a rock but, like Clay always is, he didn’t give a fuck. He chopped off its left wing and then blew its brains out. Assist +25 to Fluttershy.
“-Then I went to Fluttershy’s house and she gave me first aid. And the rest…” He glanced at the calmed down Rainbow Dash. “…you already know. Any-ughh… any questions?” Twilight had her hoof up in the air like a Torque Bow shot. Fluttershy shivered, remembering the events. Applejack stood amazed at the power Clay has. You should see him in the gym.
“Jeez Clay you didn’t have to make our story sound like crap…” you groaned, getting a chuckle from Ben.
“Yeah well next time, don’t get hunted down by a completely harmless animal.” He pointed at the ecstatic Twilight, face palming into his helmet. “Yes Purplesmart?”
“Well first off I’m lavender.” Isn’t that the same thing? “And secondly, how did you kill all those Timberwolves and that Manticore?” Clay chuckled. It was a stupid question. He walked over to the table in the center of the library, beckoning everyone to follow.
“Try not to have a nerdgasm Twilight.” Ben chuckled. Clay placed his still bloody Lancer, getting winces from everyone except you and Ben. You placed down your Torque Bow, Ben following with his Longshot. Clay chuckled and put down his Gnasher and his sawed off. You put down your Snub pistol and Clay with his Boltok. The faces of all the ponies made you all laugh. Twilight took the booklet from the dinosaur, trying to draw out all the weapons. Applejack had her eyes on the Gnasher. Westerners. Rarity looked at the Longshot, intrigued. Rainbow had her eyes on the Sawed-off, her eyes moving as she read the engraved message on the barrel.
“Alright Twilight, you first.” Clay chuckled. After five minutes from asking the question she finally responded.
“What’s that one?” she asked, pointing at the Bloodied Lancer. Clay grabbed the one on your back, noticing the wincing faces of the blood.
“This, my multi-coloured friends, and Rainbow,” Rainbow Dash snorted. “Is the Mark Two Lancer Assault Rifle. Or as I call it, the best combination of melee and ranged. Excluding the Mark One.” He really wanted a Retro Lancer, as the COG calls it. He pointed at the chainsaw part, pushing the chain slightly.
“The melee part is here. Where we’re from we call it a chainsaw. Now what you-“
“That doesn’t look like it could do that much damage.” Twilight protested, touching the blades. “they may be sharp but a single blade would be better.” Clay was about to say something but growled. He revved up the chainsaw, its sound causing everyone to huddle together. Except for Rainbow Dash. He looked at the door and chuckled.
“How expensive are doors?” Clay called. Twilight went to say something but Clay just walked over to it. He started chopping through the door, sawdust and splinters flying everywhere. With a clean cut, the top half of the door fell over, hitting the ground with a thud. He turned off the chainsaw, laughing at the reaction of the ponies. Fluttershy looked like she’s seen a ghost. Rarity fainted. Only rainbow and Applejack seemed way passed amazed about this. And Twilight-
“Pffthahahaha!” you and Ben fell to the ground, dying from laughter. Twilight was a mixture of rage, amazement, and horror. Ponies outside gazed at Clay, his laughed heard all across the town. After that laughing run, you and Ben introduced the other weapons, chuckling at the argument that would transpire with Twilight and Clay. Applejack REALLY wants that shotgun.
“I’ll pay you 1000 bits for that.” She said, making Clay instantly say no.
“What’s that writing on the Sawed-Off thingy?” This made you and Ben sigh, Clay giving Rainbow a glare through his helmet.
“None of your damn business…” Clay grumbled. The room went silent, Rainbow going to ask a question but Applejack covered her mouth.
“Anyways!” Twilight coughed, breaking the silence. “What are you guys? I’ve never seen you here before… And what’s with the armor?” this mare is going to drive us all crazy…
After an hour of explaining what Sera was, what we were and the war, she wrote a letter to this ‘princess’ and rolled it up-
Just so then the purple dinosaur can incinerate it.
“Whoa I never knew dinosaurs could breathe fire!” you gasped, getting a closer look at the little lizard.
“Spike isn’t a dinosaur silly willy!” a familiar voice. “He’s a- OHMIGOSH WHO’S THAT!” Pinkie broke every law and attached herself to Clay’s helmet.
“Himynameispinkiepieandyoumustbeanotherhumanand-“
“Get the fuck off my helmet or I will end you right here.” Clay growled, causing pinkie to bounce off his helmet and gracefully to the ground. She bowed slightly, claps from hooves from the six ponies.
“I say an 8.5” Ben chuckled, causing everyone to laugh.
“Oh no! Now I have to change the banners from ‘Welcome to Ponyville Anthony and Benjamin’ to ‘Welcome to Ponyville Anthony, Benjamin and Clayton’!” Whoa what?
“How did you know my name…?” Clay growled, covering his Sawed Off as Rainbow kept looking at it. That sounded wrong… Damn it brain.
“Silly! Twilight told me!” Pinkie smiled. Twilight looked lost. “Besides, I know all arrivals. By the way applejack I’m using your barn for the party.” Before Applejack could protest, Pinkie was off, a line of fire leading halfway down Ponyville.
“I’ll be right back y’all.” Applejack jumped through the hole in the library, Twilight grumbling to herself. “DAMN IT PINKIE GET BACK HERE!”
“I must go too.” Rarity smiled, walking over the hole. “I have to pick up sweetie Bell from school. Nice meeting you three.” You and Ben waved, Clay just nodding. That just left you, Ben, clay, twilight, Rainbow and Flutters-
“Oh.. umm I have to go too.” She said softly, looking at Clay the whole time. “I gotta check If umm angel came back… thank you for saving me Clayton.” Clay walked up to her, crouching down to her level. He stroked her hair, scratching behind her ears. She perked up, a small blush forming on her face. Is this love I see?
“Anytime Flutters.” Fluttershy’s blush intensified at the nickname. “Stay out of trouble you hear?” Fluttershy nodded furiously, causing Clay to chuckle. She started to away, her wings stiff as wood. That’s new…
“O-Oh and don’t forget to stop by!” she stammered. “N-Not that way! So I could umm… check your w-wound!” she ran away, a puff of smoke highlighting where she was before.
“You really love rustling peoples jimmies don’t you Clay.” Ben chuckled.
“I still remembered when it backfired…” you mumbled. “You had a stalker on your hands for a long time. What was her name… It started with an A and-“
“Shut it Tony.” Clay spat, slapping your helmet. “If it wasn’t for Fenix I would’ve been raped.” This caused everyone to chuckle. And by everyone I mean the three of you, Rainbow and Twilight. Purple dragon-dinosaur-Barney rip-off went with Rarity, hearts in his eyes. So many questions…
“Don’t worry Clay,” Twilight sighed, her shoulders shaking. “Fluttershy would never do such a thing.
But that’s what you thought.