//------------------------------// // Love is Missing // Story: Home is where True Peace and Love Is // by MetalBrony823 //------------------------------// The Sandy Camel was quite an interesting eatery with ginger juice that was a little spicy, but Luke was alright with it, and so were his friends and father. He was happy to have gotten himself some baked chicken as his main course, and began eating it a little greedily, for he hasn’t had the taste of chicken in a long time. “So, correct me if I am wrong,” Said Meneki the Khajiit. “But, you have come from another reality?” “Uh-huh. And let me tell you, I honestly didn’t think it would actually work, but i’m Glad it did either way.” Said Luke. “Can I have some jus de bissap, s’il vous plait?” He Asked Bayek made a smal, chuckle, and replied: “Oui. Do give him a taste of hibiscus juice, Meneki.” “Of course, always happy to satisfy a customer.” The Khajiit then pulled out another glass to the young human, and it was a different drink with ice. It would be something to help his mouth from suffering the hotness of the ginger juice he drank before. Larry thought it looked good, and he said: “I’ll have some of that, please?” “Of course, of course.” Meneki handed the elder human a jus de bissap of his own to drink from. Larry thought this drink was out of this world and loved the taste of ten dried hibiscus flowers squeezed and turned into juice. “Hmm, I love this stuff,”. Not only was he having the hibiscus drink, but Larry was also having a plate of kushari, a type of food indigenous to Egypt, and it turns out it was a common dish in Anugypt, too. Twilight and her friends just had salads since ponies don’t eat meat and all. “Yum, these are good fava beans.” Said Bon Bon. “You're a really good cook.” The Khajiit blushed mildly at the earth mare’s compliment. “Oh, you are very kind, little pony.” He said with flattery. “And to be fair, that must have been quite a ride coming here from another world, eh Luke?” “Yet again,” bayek said. “This is Discord we’re talking about,” the Jackalian game the master of. Hal’s a mildly stern look again, making him poof ufo some angel wings and a halo over his head. That did not fool Bayek obviously, and he knew what kind of creature Discord was, even when he is reformed and no longer evil. “But yes, it is all rather fascinating for you to be wished to this world.” “Like I mentioned, I didn’t think it would ever work.” Luke reminded before taking another sup of his ginger ale. "God, that is one hot drink, even though it has ice in it." He then took a sip of his bissap to help cool off his mouth again. "And i'm not really one into spicy foods." "I am." said Rainbow Dash. "Bring on that ginger juice!" Meneki chuckled and he did a Rainbow Dash asked from him. After she took a sip, she felt the spiciness in her mouth already. "Wow, that is some hot stuff. Still, tastes so great." "Glad you love it, Rainbow Dash." Bayek said. "You know, it is certainly an honor for the Princess of Friendship and her friends to be visiting my humble home of Anugypt. The Last time we have had a princess from Equestria visit our home was about... fifty years ago, and it was only Celestia." "Yeah, Luna was still Nightmare Moon, and it was long before we were around," said Applejack. "Good. Our king himself was curious about meeting Luna in the flesh, but he has never actually planned a visit to Equestria to have a meeting with her." said Bayek. Meneki let out a loud burp, and covered his mouth. Rarity was a little disgusted, and she couldn't help but say to the Khahiit: "Rather unnecessary. At least brush your teeth." "Rarity," Twilight muttered in the white unicorn's ear. "No, it is quite alright. We khajiit are really used to insults regarding personal hygiene." said Meneki. "But rest assured, my breath does not smell." "And we are certainly not barbarians like the Red Scar." said Bayek. "Those thieving heathens are ones to pick a fight for any reason." The others have never heard of that kind of name before, making Pinkie ask: "Who's the Red Scar?" "Just this horrid group of bandits that will kill anyone to get their hands on something." said another Jackalian. "It is best to stay away from those bandits." A female with braids in her hair added: "They have been a big scourge in Anugypt for a little while now. Nothing but a band of scum and lowlifes." "Yes. They don't care about any rules, or morals, they would only fight or kill to win by any means necessary, along with rob desert goers blind." Bayek stated. "The Red Scar themselves can be a bunch of ghosts if needed." "Ghosts?" Spike said. "How can you fight a band of ghosts?" "No no, little one." Meneki stated. "he meant that they go around places fast." "Their leader, Waraabe, is a very bad Jackalian. A ruthless one of our kind that should not exist in this world." A sudden anger was rising in the Jackalian. "My brother, Farid, was sent to find Waraabe and kill him so that he and his group of thieving Bedouins wouldn't be a big problem for all of Zebrica anymore." "What happened to him?" "I... don't know." "It happened about four years ago when this happened." said a male khajiit. “He’s been missing since then.” Bayek added shortly and gravely. “Some speculate he has been dead and killed by those mauraders, but I don’t think he is truly dead. I can sense it in my heart that he is still alive.” “Why don’t you look for him?” Asked Twilight “I wish it was that simple, but Farid explicitly told me he had to go with it alone. I tried to tell him it was too dangerous, but he went all across the desert just to search for Waraabe and the rest of the Red Scar Anyway.” “But he is your brother. You can’t just sit around doing nothing.” Said Fluttershy. “We see you are very worried about him, so why not go and look for him?” Bayek sighed. “Look,” He Said. “I appreciate all of your concern, but I am fine. And the Red Scar is a very dangerous band of marauders, and powerful warriors. Many of out king’s best soldiers have tried to kill them and Waraabe, but none of them prevailed. My brother was the last one if the finest soldiers out to go and look for them.” “Aren’t you a fighter?” “Yes, but my brother was always one step ahead of me when we spar with our khopesh in training. Although Farid Said I am a very good swordsman myself. And I have been trying to find where their hideout is to look for him and free him from their clutches.” The others were a little silent on this. “Is Waraabe and his bandits way worse than Cabelleron?” “Oh ho, they are far worse than Daring Do’s arch-nemesis and his bodyguards.” Meneki warned. “Indeed. Cabelleron and his friends are only simple thugs when it comes to stealing valuables.” Said another male Jackalian. “Waraabe is way worse than him, Daring Do wouldn’t stand a chance against him.” Said an Addax Bull. “Hmm....” Luke was thinking of something in his head. “I’ll go find him.” And he got out of the chair, ready for another journey. His friends were surprised and protested against this with some clamoring. Fluttershy was the first one to speak by saying: “Wait a minute! You can’t go out there and just put yourself in danger.” “It’s okay, Fluttershy.” Luke Said. “I have a lightsaber.” “I can take him on and look for Bayek’s brother.” “You can’t go out there!” Twilight Said. “You’ll get killed out there, and they will do horrible things to you if they catch you.” “They are Right darling.” Rarity agreed. “It would be completely certifiable going out and taking on a group of murderous brutes alone.” “If you do that, you’ll die.” Said Lyra. “We might lose you forever.” “And I would never forgive myself.” Larry added. “My own son being killed by these terrorists by himself. It’s goddamn stupid.” Luke was silent for a moment, and he ultimately said: “He misses his brother, and I want to help him. Besides, these good residents of Anubis are threatened by these evil cutthroats, and no city should ever suffer that.” Bayek and some of the other patrons in the restaurant were touched to hear those words. This boy has grown to care for the city, even though he is just setting foot in it for the first time. “You’re not going there Luke.” Said Spike stopping him. “At least.... not without me.” “And me,” Fluttershy stepped up. “You are a very good friend to me and I can’t let you die out there.” “Count me in.” Said Applejack.” “Me too.” Bon Bon added. “Not me, i’m Staying here.” Discord Said. It was expected of him to give thag kind of answer, and everyone just looked irritated. “Well, i’m Coming with you, Luke.” Said Larry. “I am your father.” Luke smiled. “Well, Thanks Guys, but I don’t want all of you to get hurt By the Red Scar, or whatever these crooks are called.” “You’ll need our help Luke.” Fluttershy Said. “Please trust us.” “We’ll have a better chance of taking care of that Red Scar gang together.” Lyra added. “Well... Okay. We’ll find your brother and stop the Red Scar.” Luke stated The Jackalian smiled and said: “Good. I thank you. On. And when you find their hideout, I want to ask a favor. Can you look for his khopesh in there too? He took it with him to fight. It was given to him from our father before he died.” “No problem.”