Episode Zero: Prologue

The walls of the mansion were a depressing black.  The windows had bars, and the doors were made of reinforced steel.  The man that lived here did not want anyone to get in.  Most of his guards were highly trained swordsman, that were equally as deadly with guns.  No one question this man’s power, and no one dared to cross him.  Betrayal was rewarded with death of a cruel kind, and if you knew more than he thought you needed to know, you wouldn’t last more than five minutes.  Jumbo wasn’t a kind man.  But to get survive in the Japanese underworld, you couldn’t have a shred of compassion.  His father taught him that, and his mother wasn’t around much seeing as she was just a whore in his father’s business.  Jumbo didn’t so much care for the money, or the girls, but that’s not saying he didn’t enjoy a little ass now and there.  He was in it for power, the honor, and the respect, although I wouldn’t say his men felt respect for their tyrant of a leader.  It was more of a fear, as any normal human being would when working for this man.

Today was special.  Today he wasn’t planning for a new shipment of girls, drugs, or even weapons.  No, today was very special indeed.  Today Jumbo found out a little bit of information that sparked his interest.  No, it wasn’t even close to normal.  Today he found out that some other worldly beings had entered into the world of humans.  At first he scoffed at this, and even threatened to kill the man who told him this information for wasting his precious time.  But pictures don’t lie, and neither do videos.  Jumbo sat across from this man in a suit.  He didn’t know his name, but neither did many people.  He had heard of this man before, and knew he was fairly trustworthy.

“So.”  Jumbo began, his voice booming with power.  “Theses creatures that you have shown me are from another world correct?”  He asked

“Yes, they most certainly are.”  The mysterious man said.  He did not show any fear, unlike most of Jumbo’s subordinates.  He himself was feared in the underworld community equally, if not more.

“They seem to look like the animals in the human farms, just more colorful.”  Jumbo stated.  “Tell me, why have you come to me with this information?”  He asked.

“You are a wealthy man in this community.  Are you not?  I figure you would be interested.”  The man said.

“My curiosity is certainly peaked, but tell me.  What use would theses creatures be to me?”  Jumbo asked, amused.

“They are quite powerful.  They may not look like much, but trust me, they are very powerful.  They are considered Gods where they are from.”  The man said.

Jumbo laughed.  He laughed harder than he had in his life.

“While their appearance is certainly intriguing.  Calling these childish looking creatures Gods sounds ridiculous.  Please, tell me what these ‘Gods’ could provide me with.”  Jumbo asked.

“Anything and everything.  Their power could crush all your enemies with one mighty blow.  They could be turned into humans for your pleasure, or they could be turned into the most fearsome soldiers at your disposal.  The possibilities are endless.”  The man said.  This was only half true.  While they could in fact be used for all those things, they still weren’t at full power one could say.  Hopefully by the time Jumbo got them, they could be used to their full abilities.  If not, no matter.  He could disappear.  It wouldn’t be the first time he was forced to do so.

Jumbo seemed to contemplate this for a moment.  While that all sounded very interesting, and while he would surely be invincible with theses creatures, it all sounded too good to be true.

“If they have the power of a God, how do you expect me to control them?”  Jumbo asked.

“Very easy.  With this.”  The man said, while pulling out what looked to be a necklace.  It’s chain was made of pure twenty four karat gold.  What the chain held was a large coin, with odd markings on it.  The coin seemed to reflect an ancient power.  It even sent shivers up the spine of Jumbo.

Jumbo again started to laugh.  He was convinced.  And besides, if it all turned out to be a scam, the mysterious man would regret it much more than Jumbo.

“I assume you will want some kind of payment for these pony Gods.”  Jumbo said.

“But of course.”  The mysterious man said, and bowed.  “I think something along the lines of nine figures would do.”  The man said.

“Nine figures?”  Jumbo asked.  That would be the most he has ever payed for anything in his life.  He had the money, no question, and it sounded worth it.  “How would they get here?”  Jumbo asked.

“I already have a delivery team in mind.”  The man said.  “They are very good at their job.  Some might even call them the best.  It’s a four person squad.  Two guys, and two girls.  All very expendable.”

“Good.”  Jumbo said.  “I’m sorry, but I must ask.  You’re giving me the most powerful beings in the universe that we know of, and you’re just asking for nine figures?  Why not keep them for yourself?”  He asked.

“I have no need to control the world.  Power is easily gained, and easily lost.  If I’ve learned anything from my line of work, it’s to leave control up to the people that know it best.  What you do with them is your choice.  All I care about is the money.”  The mysterious man said.

“Well.  In that case, we have a deal.”  Jumbo said.  He got up from his chair, walked over to the man, and shook his hand.  “Be warned, if anything you said about these creatures is untrue, I will have your head.”  Jumbo said, with a hint of malice in his voice.

        The man in the suit smiled.  “I wouldn’t dare dream of crossing the all powerful Jumbo.”  He said, and began to walk away.

        “This delivery team.  What if I feel the need to kill them?”  Jumbo asked.  If they got a little too noisy, and discovered what they were delivering.  That could spell disaster.

        “I assumed you were going to kill them anyway.”  The man said.  “Truthfully, I’m paying them a lot of money to deliver this to you, so if you did happen to kill them, it would actually save me some money.”  He said while walking out the steel door.

        Jumbo sat back down at his table.  This all seemed too ridiculous.  Pony God's, unlimited power.  This seems like a dream, maybe it is.  But a part of him couldn’t help but hope it was real.

        “Pony God’s huh.”  Jumbo mumbled to himself.  “I hope they are worth it, for that man in the suits sake.”

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        Meanwhile, in a large crate, fifteen miles away, two Equestrian Princess laid in a drug induced sleep, on the hard wooden floor.  Dreaming of their past lives, dreaming of pain, dreaming of screaming.

        Needless to say, they were in for a wild ride.