War of the Worlds

Applejack looked up to see a figure standing above her. It appeared to be another creature, but this one was different. This one had two swords instead of one, and his back was slightly turned to the other, one of its swords drawn halfway to block the other creatures blade. In its right hand was a curved metal stick, pointed at the other creature's knee. Blood dripped from the other creature's knee, and it fell back, clutching its knee as it rolled on the ground.

"AAUUGH! YOU SHOT ME!" screamed the creature. " Why didn't you just kill me?! It would have been less painful!"

The good creature put its sword away and put the curved stick in its pocket. "I only kill when it's necessary. Plus..." It looked back at Applejack and Applebloom and said, "There is a kid here, and she doesn't need to see death just yet."

The creature, which Applejack was very sure that it was a male, turned to them and bent to one knee. It grabbed Applejack and Applebloom, and lept to where Granny Smith was waiting with a relieved look on her face. It set them down and asked, "Are you alright?"

Applejack looked up at him and said, "Yeah, I'll be fine. But-"

Applebloom interrupted her. "My brother Big Mac is hurt! please, help him!"

The creature stood up and reached in his jacket pocket. He pulled out a small box with the medical symbol on it and said, "In that box is a spray bottle. Spray the liquid on his wound, and it should close. If there is internal bleeding, there is a bottle with some red liquid in it. Have him drink that, and It should heal up any internal bleeding."

Applejack took the box and told Applebloom to take care of Big Mac for her. Applebloom nodded, and ran towards where Big Mac was struck. "Sorry I was a bit late." said the creature.

"No, you were actually just in time." said Applejack.

"Well, you see, I coulda been here way earlier." He said, and pointed to his hair which was spiked up in a weird way. "But I had to stop and fix my hair; after all, I can't go into battle looking like a mess."

Applejack muttered, "He's just like Rarity; he needed to style his hair before he came and helped us..."

The creature looked at the evil creature, who was still wailing in pain. "Besides." He said. "The hero always waits until the last second, am I right?"

Applejack wasn't sure she understood, but if it meant this creature was on their side, she would agree with anything he said.

"AAUUUGGGH! This freakin hurts!" screamed the creature. "C57, I have to leave! I can't get anywhere on this leg! Freakin cheap shot!" With that, the creature reached for his wristband, and typed a few buttons. He held his hand out, and a beam emitted from his palm. it turned into a spiraling portal, and the creature pulled himself into the portal. After he got in, the portal closed, leaving only C57, the good creature, and the Apple family.

As if to symbolize the start of an epic battle, a light rain started to pour. "Thank goodness he's gone." said C57. "I don't think I could have resisted killing him myself with all that screaming." He held his blade up and said, " Now we can get on with our business. First off, I want to know your name and why you are here."

The good creature drew his two curved sticks out of his pocket and threw them on the ground. He pulled the larger stick off of his back and threw it on the ground as well. As he did, a sound emerged from his right sleeve. "You know you have less than 25% of your energy left. It would be wise to shoot him and end this quickly."

The creature responded, "It might be better, but it's not as fun." He drew both of his swords and held them at his sides. He looked at C57 and said, "I have many names. On some worlds, I'm called John. On some, I'm called Alex. On this one, I picked Aiden. You might know me as X-303. And as to why I'm here..." He paused and looked back at Applejack."...I'm just doing my job."

"Impossible, you can't be X-303. He would have destroyed me in a heartbeat." said C57.

Aiden smiled and said, "Why don't you come and find out?"

Neither of the two fighters moved for what seemed like hours. Finally, they both attacked, but the speed with which they fought was overwhelming. Applejack could barely keep up with their attacks. Within 10 seconds, 25 blows had been dealt between both of the warriors.

"Applejack! are you alright?" screamed a familiar voice. Applejack looked to the left to see Twilight and Rainbow rushing to her side. "Boy, am I glad to see two familiar faces. Now what in tarnation is going on here?"

Twilight responded, "I wish I knew. All I know is that those two are something called 'humans' and the one with dual swords is on our side."

Rainbow muttered, 'At least we hope he's on our side..." She then asked Applejack, "How's Big Mac? Is he alright?" As if to answer her question, Applebloom came rushing to her sister's side with a report that Big Mac was alright, and was trying to fight the fire at the barn.

The rain intensified, becoming a heavy downpour. However, the battle could still be seen between the two opposing fighters. Each time their swords collided, sparks flew, and sparks were flying everywhere. The fight was so intense, that the tension between the two fighters could be felt by the ponies, who were at least 30 feet away.

Finally, both fighters crossed blades, each trying to push each other back with their strength. Aiden had lost one of his swords, and was struggling to push against the strength of the one called C57. "Eeeeeerrgg...This is getting....too...intense..." said Aiden.

"Well, it was a good warm up," said C57. "However, If you were really X-303, you would have already gotten another sword. Good-bye."

"No....I... can't...lose..." said Aiden, and he started to buckle. He grunted for a few seconds, then smiled and looked at C57 and said, "Good acting, huh?"

C57 looked surprised. "What?!"

Aiden recovered, and quickly too. He took his right hand off of the end of his blade, and did something strange. He held his hand up, as if he was about to catch something, and a sphere of light formed in his hand. He tried to push it at C57's chest, but C57 dodged, and lept back several feet. The sphere flew past him and blew up several trees behind him.

"Eva, generate s-15 model." at that, a rod of light appeared in his hand, much in the shape of one of his short swords. When the light faded, The sword was back in his hand, and he was ready to fight again. "Eva, how much energy do i have left? I feel drained..." said Aiden. Eva responded, "You have less than 10%, I suggest you find an alternate source of energy."

Aiden looked back at the group of ponies and said, "Hey, you! The rainbow-colored one with the bad attitude!"

Rainbow sneered at him and said "What?"

Aiden said, "You told me you can manipulate the clouds, right? Well, can you make them generate lightning?"

Rainbow looked confused and said,"Yeah, but i don't see how that will help us."

AIden said, "Good. Get up there and strike me with lightning."

All of the group looked confused now. "Why?"

Aiden said, "Trust me, it'll-" He was cut off as a sword was rammed through his chest and out of his back. Blood flew out of his back as he dropped his swords and grabbed the black one that pierced his chest.

"Now i know you are a fake." said C57. "X-303 would know to never turn his face away from the enemy."

Twilight covered her eyes, and Applejack gasped and covered Applebloom's eyes, knowing it was over for the hero that saved them. C57 let go of the blade, confident that Aiden was not going to fight anymore.

Aiden stumbled back and fell on one knee. As blood slid down the handle and dripped onto the ground, Aiden said, "Thanks....for the sword....it makes....this a lot...easier..." He then proceeded to pull the sword from his chest.

C57 backed up in amazement at what he was seeing. Aiden looked back at Rainbow, who looked like she was about to lose breakfast, and said between gritted teeth, "What are you waiting for?! get ready to strike me!!"

Rainbow snapped out of her daze and flew towards the clouds. Aiden finished pulling the sword from his chest, and with a scream of pain, threw it to the side. Eva kept saying, "Warning! 5% energy! Energy levels critical!"

Aiden, panting now, said, "Eva, detach..." the wristband converted into a mobile vehicle, almost like a helicopter, and flew away, still giving off its warning. Aiden raised his right hand to the sky and pointed two fingers up at the cloud Rainbow was near.

C57 said, "This...this isn't possible...the ability of regeneration is only inherit in S and X class Augments...that means....are you really?"

Aiden said, "NOW!" and when he did, Rainbow kicked the cloud, and a bolt of lightning struck towards Aiden. however, it didn't kill him; rather, he seemed to absorb the lightning bolt. He held his right hand up again and, smiling, said, "I have you now." He formed the sphere in his hand, and rushed at C57, but this time, with lightning speed.

He hit C57 in the chest, and the sphere sent him flying. After 10 yards or so, the sphere, which carried C57, grew a point and penetrated through C57's chest. Then, the beam flew straight through, out his back, and blew up several apple trees behind him.

As he and Aiden both went down, C57 said, "...This is....the Excecution Spear....he really is....X-303...."