Tipping the Scales

by DamnToasty

Chapter 3: Battle Royale

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Location: Canterlot Mountain, Crash Site Time: 9:05 P.M.

I stare blankly at the fuming pegasus trying to understand him. What does he mean I attacked a city? I don’t even remember how the fuck I got here. I take a deep breath before speaking.

“Okay listen mutant... pony...  thing. I have no idea where the hell I am or how the hell I got here, but I didn’t attack any city,” I say commandingly.

“Then how do explain the shattered barrier and twenty meter crater in Canterlot Mountain huh,” The captain said obviously annoyed.

“I have no fucking idea. I just woke up like three minutes ago.” I say while crossing my arms.

“Listen here creature; I don’t care if you were only born three minutes ago! You have committed a crime against the crown and WILL be taken into custody,” The captain said emphasizing the word will.

“Is that so…” I say with a smug look on my face. The captain didn’t even respond before pouncing and bolting right for me. Idiot… let's put those five years of martial arts classes to the test, I thought as the Captain closed the gap. Right before the earth pony could make his move I side stepped to the right. As he past I wound my arm back and punched into his side with all my strength. The stallion was sent flying into the crater wall before colliding with an audible crunch of his armor. The body fell limp to the ground facing away from me. Holy shit is he dead?! A low raspy breath answered my thought. Okay well at least he isn’t dead, but I mean HOLY SHIT since when can I do that. I took that guy out with one punch WHILE he was wearing armor. A malicious smile formed on my face. My thoughts were cut short by a voice calling from the outside.

“Sir…sir are you okay?” No response. “Sir we heard some noises what happened?” No response. After several moments a head popped up from the ridge. A white stallion wearing the familiar gold plated armor peeked into the cave. I looked frantically around for somewhere to hide and avoid being seen, but it was too late. The guards eyes met with the sight of me standing next to the unconscious form of their captain, both eyes shot wide open. “CAPTAIN DOWN, WE GOT A CAPTAIN DOWN! HOSTILE IN THE CAVE LET’S TAKE HIM!” The soldier yelled.

“Oh shit,” I mumbled to myself. Before I could make a move three gold plated pegasi had flown into my cave, all wearing angry scowls. “Uhhh…so…there wouldn’t happen to be any chance I could just be let off with a warning?” The stallions let out a war cry as they charged. “Didn’t think so…” I charged into the group of ponies. One sped away from the rest attempting to tackle me. This again…really... I stopped for a moment awaiting the guard. A second later I bent down and jumped into the air clearing the berserk pegasus. When it passed under me I dropped my boot down on his skull sending him plummeting into the ground. “Drop kick bitch, who’s next,” I asked smirking. I was answered by two ponies yelling as they galloped towards me. When the first one approached he quickly turned around and attempted to buck me in the stomach. Ducking back i dodged by no more than an inch. Seeing my opportunity, I grabbed both legs getting a yelp of surprise from the pony. I then flung him upward slamming him into the roof of the cave. He then fell to the ground unconscious. Before I could ready myself I felt something collide with my side causing me to tumble down. Looking up, I saw the second pegasus had rammed its head into my ribs. As i started to get up he charged. When the stallion reached me he lifted his fore-hooves up readying his attack while also leaving himself open. He received a powerful punch to the face, sending him off to the side. Allowing myself the time, I got back on my feet. The pegasus shakily stood before shrugging off the attack. He huffed, two jets of steam trailed from his nostrils. I grinned at his anger; he snarled. While he charged me I took advantage of his blind rage, stepping to the right. Missing me completely the guard stopped before he collided with the wall. Turning around for another attempt he was met with a boot to the face rendering him immobile. I stepped away huffing in exhaustion from the ordeal. “Fuck…da police,” I said as I tuned and walked towards the exit of the cave.

I smiled as I neared the end. Then suddenly, a bright white flash blinded me, causing me to put my arms up over my eyes. A moment later the light receded. I lowered my arms from my face blinking. Then I saw them, standing in front of me stood the two regal Alicorns.

“Guards, what progress have you made so far-” The White one cut herself short as she saw the numerous unconscious bodies of the guards around her. Both creatures gaped at the sight, slowly looking over each body. All eyes then turned to me. Their look of shock then turned to one of pure rage.

“Uhhh… hi…”  I sheepishly smiled as I gave an awkward wave. They both maintained their angered expression. I was about to speak again, but I felt something… breathing on my neck. Oh no...,I thought as I turned around. All I saw was a hoof hurtling towards my face. Before I had time to respond the hoof made contact. I was out like a light.

Location: Unknown Time: Unknown

“Ugh…Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit, This place again!” I yell as I awake to the black void that now surrounded my hunched over body. I stand up, hearing several bones pop as I erect my spine. My hands rise up to rub my face, but when the fingers make contact a stinging pain was sent through my skull. “Ugh GOD DAMMIT THAT HURTS!” Slamming my fist back down I continue to wrinkle my face in pain. When I felt the stinging begin to fade away I open my eyes and stand. “Okay this is getting pretty old.”

I agree,” A voice whispers from behind. My muscles lock and fists tighten as a familiar sense of anger begins to resurface. “In light of that marvelous revelation, and recent events, allow me to introduce myself… I am Discord, spirit of Chaos!” I turn around slowly, but as my eyes met the misshapen and deformed creature I gaped.

“Uhhhhhh…” That was the only sound that escaped my shivering body. I flinched when Discord reached out to my face, but simply grabbed my jaw and pushed it back into its proper angle.

“Well, with that out of the way… I believe it is time to reveal your true purpose here in Equestria, Aaron Young.”

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