Friendship Is Thicker Than Blood

    As the chariot stopped i feel on my knees and started vomiting *Blarg* "Oh God, Please stop the pain" I vomited some more.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"...I looked over to see James laughing his ass off. "What happened to you Anthony? why did Inferno fly to my chariot?"

"Oh good stop the noise. This is worse than being shot" I said while going into fetal position. "It feels like i dropped the soap"

While James was literally rolling on the floor laughing, this little shenanigan was interrupted by a feminine motherly voice

"You are more resilient than i thought. Every Time someone was punished like this they went into a coma for a month" I could hear another feminine voice but angry at what had happened.

"Tia! Did you break my new guard?"

I looked up to Princess luna. "Sorry princess" I slowly stood up again. "Why did you do this to me Celestia!?"

"Oh you'll be fine" Celestia said while giggling. " i'll have a maid clean this up. In the meanwhile you two head off to the blacksmith. He is waiting for you."

I saw one last glimpse of Princess Celestia, James and Inferno.

*After a couple of minutes of me trying to regain my mental health back*

"My you humans are resilient" Luna commented after her sister had left with James.

"Yeah your sister said what happened to the last guy that got this as punishment."

While i was walking side by side with Luna was looking at me when I wasnt looking at her and she turned away when i looked at her.

"Why are you staring at me"? I looked at the blushing Princess

"Tis a Lie!...or maybe not" Luna said constantly giggling.

"Princess is there anything you want to ask me? My shift has already started and that means if you order me to i have to answer no matter how much i want to hide it".

"I'm still thinking about how you could defeat Shining armor and 25 guards. You are big i give you that, but it is still doubtful that you could take out 25 guards without even using lethal force"

"Well i don't know about you, but you can't fight with spears if you don't have fingers. Plus James told me that We are several times stronger than the strongest stallion."

"You mentioned that you were a warrior from where you came from?"

Marine, Yes.

"What kind of weapons did you have in the marine. Twilight told my sister that humans are much more technologically advanced than us and I am also very interested in your technology." Luna said with a glittery spark of curiosity in her eyes.

´´The cute.. HNNNNG....I cannot take it´´ After we've visited the blacksmith i can show you my weapons, but you won't hold them. My job is to protect you and there are many things that can go wrong if you hold it.

"Thats great, Because we're here." Luna stopped her walking

***

As i went in and Luna stayed outside. I saw a very old but very bulky unicorn stallion which you expect from a blacksmith.

"Ah you must be the human that is in need of my service. It is an Honor to make a weapon for the original creators of swords spears and armor."The blacksmith gave a bow".My Grandfather told me of legends of a large creatures who stand proud on their two legs and masters of the sword."

"Thank you for making one for me. Now i will only expect the most strongest metal you have and the best smithing you've done in your life"

"Oh but of course. Then you are asking for either Diamond dragonscale metal or Obsidian dragonscale metal."

"What is the difference?" I asked the old unicorn

They are both equally strong in term of pressure and heat resistant. Its mostly the look difference. I wanted to ask you because this sword will be like a longer sharper version of your arm.

"Hmmm... I like fear and Intimidation so i'm going with the Obsidian dragonscale. And if you don't mind could you please shape it in a specific way"

"What did you have in mind" The blacksmith asked while picking up a quill and ink with his magic to draw after my description.

´´I knew exactly what i wanted. A dragonborn deserves something bad ass just like him. Tho i havent tried any shouts yet due to fluttershy waking up I still absorbed the dragons soul´´ I thought to myself.

I took out my Iphone from my bag and googled Daedric sword. ´´I still don't know how i have internet when i'm not even in earth anymore´´

The blacksmith chuckled when he saw the small piece of black metal. "That weapons certainly screams fear and intimidation".

No not my iphone The imagine that its currently showing on the screen" I used my fingers to zoom into the sword so he could get a better look.

The blacksmith stopped chuckling when he saw the sword. "Oh...that weapon really does scream fear"

When he saw the demon blade imagine i could see he has never seen anything like this. he started drawing after the sword image i had shown him. "Alright then. I will have the sword ready for you tomorrow night a masterpiece cannot be rushed"

"Alright then, thank you" I gave a bow in respect and gratitude and went out of the blacksmith hole. When i came out i could see that Luna was overjoyed to see me coming out.

"Okay now its time for you to show me your weapons"

***

"I still feel very uncomfortable with showing off my weapons...It feels like i'm betraying the Marine core.... But even if i did show you these weapons i guess.. It would take you close to a hundred years to develop a industri and take longer for finding out what you need to make guns."

"First there is my combat knife Or Spartan knife

"Then there is my M9 I have close to 79 bullets its a miniaturized version of my real weapon"

"Then last but not least this is my HK416 I have close to 390 bullets...They run out fast how ever," Luna was looking down on my weapon...She expected something else.

"We..I mean, I fail to see how these things are even a weapon". Luna said with a confused look on her face

"I will make a demonstration then...However its going to be loud enough for the entire city to hear it" I took out the magazine so i wouldn't shoot a burst round.

Fire in

3..

2..

1..

BANG! Bang, bang,

The echo could be heard through the entire city.

Luna was Shivering in fear from the loud explosion that was loud enough to burst your eardrums...However after years of shooting you get used to it.

"I told you that it was going to be Loud as hell"

"We are joyed that thou are on our side. it would not have ended well if thou was our enemy" Luna said with her medieval age accent.

"Yeah we sure are good at killing or coming up with new ways of killing each other"

"There is more"?! Luna asked in awe

04:28

*After showing her on my Iphone the Barret 50 cal. Anti tank weaponry, Tanks and last but not least the Tsar nuke.*

Luna was in a shock from seeing weapons that if we wanted to could enslave equestria all over again. "Okay i'm really glad that you two are on our side" Luna said with a low monotone voice that is scared to death."Crimson i think your shift is over now. I really enjoyed your company" Luna said while hiding her smile behind her ethereal mane. "There will be a guard to show you to your room..He is standing outside"

"Thank you princess" I gave a respectful bow and then left the room

***

10:48

There is nothing more annoying than being woken up by sunlight hitting me in the eyes. I put on my marine uniform again and my kevlar with a holstered M9 and my combat knife sheathed on my left arm. When i left the room i could see several guards were uneasy at my presence.

"You there! Could you point me the way to the dining hall?" The guard laughed at me and ignored me. I started boiling up in anger. Nobody talks to his superior officer that way without getting a size 20 boot up his ass. "Excuse me do you think something is funny Private Asshole!!?" I said with my sergeant voice

His arrogant smile went away and fear was born in his eyes "Uh..Sir keep going down the hall until you see a yellow hallway thats the way to the dining hall Sir!"

"Thank you Private Asshole!" All the guards in the vicinity will learn from his example

As i opened the giant doors to the dining hall i could see James, the princesses and shining armor all looking at me with full attention.

"I'm so hungry i could eat a horse...Or a captain will do" I said while turning towards shining armor

"What is he doing here!" Shining armor said out loud

"Oh haven't you heard? I was generously given a job as Luna's personal guard for humiliating 25 guards and their captain. Guess they want someone who can fight in their royal guard" I looked to see celestia and James face hoof/palming and luna trying not to laugh.

"Thats enough bragging Anthony" James said keeping me in check

I gave a dark chuckle."It's all in good fun" I said with a gritty smile showing off my canines that were a little bigger then the average and could be seen as fangs to pretty much threaten him. I took a seat at the table between Luna and Cadence ..Which of course pissed off shining armor even more but he didn't show it but i could see it in his eyes.

"By the way James what happened to Inferno"?

"Your Phoenix is keeping Philomena company" Celestia said with a big smile " Crimson and Dawn My cook is overjoyed that you are here..He has a surprise for you"

The doors opened to reveal a...gryphon.

"My omnivore brothers I am so glad that you are here" The gryphon said with a french accent.."With the permission of the princess i have made this for you" he took of the silver head and showed he had a grilled a steak. "Imported all the way from the gryphon kingdom for your enjoyment" he put the the plates in front of me and James gave a humble bow.

"Thank you...?"

"Gustav! Gustav Ligrand"

Thank you Gustav me and James appreciate someone who can make a tasty piece of meat"

"Thank you for your kind words" He gave another bow and left the room

I could see that Princess cadance and Shining armor was disgusted but Luna and Celestia were okay with it "Once a month

Gustav here will cook just for you. As our little bonus payment"

That is disgusting" Shining armor protested "Princess how can you allow these savages sit in this table and eat the flesh of a dead animal"

James and I gave a killing stare at Shining Armor. "Its that or i could eat the pony that lives in the library in ponyville" I said full knowingly that it was his sister. he didn't know i was good friends with Twilight but He was still shocked that i knew that i knew it was his sister that was living there. but i could see that the princesses knew i wouldn't eat any pony

"I've lost my appetite" Shining said and made his way to the door before I said the last word.

I stood up from the table "Did you ever thank your wife for saving your life for the second time?" I said with a disrespectful voice. He stopped in his tracks and turned around with fire in his eyes ´´This is going to be fun´´

He charged towards me and shot a bolt of lightning while charging towards me and the bolt had no effect on me. When he came up to me with his horn about to impale me i grabbed his horn in mid charge and lifted him from the ground like a teddy bear.I drew my knife and pushed it towards his throat while he was being lifted. I could smell that he was fearing for his life.

Everyone in the room was standing still waiting for what was going to happen next. even the guards by the door didn't know how to react at this. "Undisciplined, weak, slow and arrogant. Consider yourself lucky i'm a part of the royal guard and the fact that your wife is sitting here or i wouldn't have been as nice as i am right now"

"However if you ever attack me again I will accept your request at a fight and then it will be in front of your guards...Imagine when they see you lose utterly without me breaking a sweat..Everyone will know that you are just a fraud and a horrible excuse for a guard and even more terrible excuse for a captain."

I threw him down a couple of feet away making him land on his side. I sat back on my chair and started eating

***

14:21

I was walking through the castle with Inferno on my shoulder and the guards saluted me every time I went past them..Word must have spread what i did to Shining armor

"Crimson!" A voice behind me yelled in the distance.

What is Cadance? i said with a bad attitude..I wasn't in the mood for talking about the dinner.

"I would like to go out on a walk in the city and i was wondering if you could keep me company"´´..What the fuck. Why would she want to hang out with me?´´

Why would you want to hang out with me?

"I want to get to know you better..If thats alright with you" She said while giving a warm smile that pretty much forced me to say..

"Alright then"

"I was thinking we could take a stroll through the city first and then I could show you a little bit of our wonderful city"

"Sure.But you have to stay close to me since I have to protect you''

*15:01*

Of course when the ponies in the city saw me they either ran away shivered in fear or greeted me saying "I for one welcome our new overlords" and started kneeling...which was odd

"I rarely get to go through the city like this without having 10 guards surrounding me. Do you feel like grabbing a cup of tea in the cafe?" Cadance asked me with a joyed look on her face.

"You know what..Thats exactly what i need" I said finally turning my frown into a smile

* Squawk*

"And you inferno would like some biscuits?" Inferno started shaking his head up and down trying to say "Yes"

As we went into the cafe everyone was standing still upon seeing me and Princess cadance

Your Majesty" The waitress gave a bow to the Princess "What can our humble cafe get you today"

"A cup of pink mint tea Aaaand..." Cadence tried to think what to get me before i interjected..

"I will have a cup of Green leaf tea and my friend over here will have a oat cookie"

The waitress was obviously being very polite and just gave a humble nod and went to the kitchen...All the customers however were still staring at me with frightful shock. But i've gotten used to it and don't care anymore

"How did you know they served Green leaf tea? Cadence asked with her eyebrows raised out of interest

"I just guessed if you have pretty much half of the stuff which what we humans have then it was a 50/50 shot that you would also have green leaf tea"

We sat down by the table and on a cushion while i crossed my legs so i would sit a little bit more comfortable."So..Tell me a little about yourself" Cadence said with her eyes ready for anything that i throw at her.

"Like what"? I asked with a monotone expression

"First do you have any family?"

"No" I answered bluntly "They died 5 years ago. And please dont say im so sorry. Its like everytime i tell someone my parents died they think saying I'm sorry makes me feel any different"

"How do you feel then" Before i answered the waitress came back with a oat cookie and our tee's. I gave the waitress the 6 bits it costed and Inferno started picking at the cookie the moment it hit the table

When I was 10 years old i was given one of the most wisest advice i've ever gotten in my life. Life is unfair..Deal with it and forget about it. My Family including my pregnant fiance who died before she gave birth to my daughter...It hurt but after i let it hurt me I needed to move on. There is another good advice for life ...What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

What off your friend?

I gave a small smile ." Me and James have been friends for 23 years...Him and I swore to ourselves after his family died 4 years ago...I know bad luck. That no matter what happens We will always watch each others backs until they day we die. We even swore on it with a blood oath. I showed her the scar on my hand

"At Least you still have him" She said with a sympathetic smile. But I do wonder if you are over the loss of your family and wife then why haven't you found a new special somepony

"I guess....That i'm afraid of the pain of losing another loved one." I took a deep breath..It still hurt a lot talking about it

"I think you will make the right choice...sooner than you think" She said with a smile and started sipping on her tea

I didn't understand what she meant by that and I just finished off my cup of tea

*18:55*

"Well it was nice getting to know you better Crimson. You are certainly are more than meets the eye" With those words Cadence went into the throne room.

*After i had picked up my sword from the blacksmith I wasn't in the mood for much. I just were sitting in the edge of the castle with my feet hanging off the mountain with Inferno on my shoulder and the cool Mountain breeze blowing on my legs.*

I could hear foot steps which i knew was from James. Want some company? James asked

"Sure". James sat down also by the edge and we were both looking at the sunset.

"I know that look. You're thinking off Emily aren't you?" James blatantly spat out knowing that he was right as always.

"You know me better then i know myself" I said with a small smile.

"Do you think you will ever get past what happened that day. James asked with a concerned look on his face.

***5 Years ago***

I still cant believe you out of all people are getting married" Jake said with a smile towards his brother.

One day you will also find that special girl that makes you climb through hell for her" I said with hopeful eyes towards a better future.

"Despite us having our disagreements in the past as your brother I am happy that you have found happiness."

"Thanks jake" I gave him a bro shake and a hug.I gave a smile in appreciation for my brother being for the first time supportive

***

On the highway I was sitting with my lovely soon to be wife..And soon i would become a father.

"Wow shit this asshole almost hit the car" My dad yelled out

"Dad be careful!" Jake said in the front seat

A car ahead of us started losing control and drove left and right left and right until he slammed us to the side which made our car spin in circles until

The last i heard before crashing was my fiance screaming in panic...

BOOM!

*Hospital 3 days later*

Beep...Beep...Beep

Doctor hes waking up...A unknown female voice yelled out

I opened my eyes to see i was in the hospital

DAD! i yelled out in shock of waking up in a hospital

Woah, Steady there you took quite the hit to the head.

Where am I? What..WHERE is my family!?

....I'm...I'm sorry son but ....You were the only one that survived the car crash...Your family....Is gone

What about Emily!?

Emily grayson is unfortunately.. Deceased... I'm so sorry for you loss...

Tears started running down my cheeks in realisation that my family...My wife...My daughter are all are gone..

*19:27 Present day*

Tears started seeping through my eyes in the recount memory of what had happened.

"Sir Crimson Phoenix and Dawn Fury! Me and James turned towards a guard "Princess Celestia has ordered you two to come to the throne room immediately!". A dark grey pegasus said to us

´´never get a chance for a break´´