//------------------------------// // Chapter 15: The Great and Powerful Trixie and Gang // Story: My Little Wasteland // by ThatBronyWithTheClipOns //------------------------------// “How he hell did you find this place,” said Rainbow Dash. “Trixie has several sentries posted around the Badlands,” said Trixie. “They saw your little trick of making a sand storm to hide your tracks. Trixie commends you, it’s quite clever. Trixie had her best sentry on the job.” Out from the crowd came another familiar face. It was Apple Bloom’s old friend Scootaloo, now sporting a leather jacket, a Mohawk, and a cutie mark of what seemed to be a motor. “Scootaloo,” exclaimed Apple Bloom. “It’s Chopper Chick,” said Scootaloo. “How could you do this to us,” said Apple Bloom. “You were a Cutie Mark Crusader!” “That was kid stuff,” said Scootaloo. “Get over it. I went with the pony that would keep me safe and rich.” “Why you…” said Apple Bloom, about to charge when some ponies cocked their guns. “Trixie doesn’t think you should try anything,” said Trixie. “Where’d you get all these guns,” asked Applejack. “Trixie and her gang were fortunate to come across these two bumblers,” said Trixie. A couple other gang members tossed the Flim Flam brothers into the middle of the room with Spike and the others. “Turns out trying to sell to criminals wasn’t the best idea, dear brother of mine” said Flim. “Indeed it wasn’t, dear brother,” said Flam. “What do you want, Trixie,” asked Spike. “It should be obvious,” said Trixie. “Trixie is here to take in the bounty of the most wanted ponies in all of Equestria! Including the biggest catch of all…Twilight Sparkle! Also known as the cursed one! And Trixie knows you, Six Shooter Spike, knows where she is! Tell Trixie now!” “What makes you think I’d ever give up Twilight,” asked Spike. “Especially to some crazy bitch like you?” “Trixie thought you’d say that,” said Trixie with a sly grin. “Trixie has sentries not just set up in the Badlands. I have sentries set up in Ponyville as well.” Spike’s eyes went wide; he knew exactly what she meant. “You wouldn’t dare,” said Spike. “Why don’t you take a look,” said Trixie. Trixie shot out a beam of magic to make some sort of portal. In the image was Sweetie Belle being held up by another unicorn. “Trixie has acquired some new skills over the years,” said Trixie. “Now Trixie won’t have this young filly harmed, if you tell Trixie where the cursed one is.” “Go fuck yourself, Trixie,” exclaimed Spike. “She really is quite lovely,” commented Trixie. “And has the most beautiful voice. It would be a shame if she were no longer able to sing. Sentry! Prepare to puncture her voice box.” Spike leaped forward as several of Trixie’s guards grabbed a hold of him. “Don’t you dare touch her,” growled spike, his eyes beginning to glow a deep green. “All you have to do is tell Trixie where the cursed one is,” said Trixie. Spike was trying again to get closer to Trixie, but to no avail as the gang members held on as tight as they could. Suddenly, everything began to shake and rumble, and some of the ground began to crack. “What in tarnation,” exclaimed Apple Jack. “Great and Powerful One,” exclaimed a sentry. “There appears to be some beam of light beaming up towards the sky. And a lighting storm has formed.” “Impossible,” said Trixie. “Equestria hasn’t had storms in over a decade. This must be the work of the cursed one!” “The light has vanished,” yelled the sentry. “Tell Trixie where the Cursed One is this instant,” exclaimed Trixie. “Over my dead body,” growled Spike. “That can be arranged,” said Trixie. “But first, your pretty mare friend!” Spike’s eyes began to get even greener. Then, out of nowhere, his cheeks started puffing up, as if he was about to puke. He burst out a sizable green flame, that singed anyone in it’s path. Out of his mouth came a rolled up letter. “Sweet Celestia,” exclaimed Trixie. Trixie levitated the letter up and read it aloud. “Dear Spike,” began Trixie. “We need to bring the all the Elements of Harmony back together if we’re going to keep everything stable. I fear my next burst of magic could be fatal to all. Love, Twilight Sparkle.” “Well ah’ll be,” said Applejack. “Twilight managed to send a letter!” “Trixie can use this parchment to trace back to it’s original source,” said Trixie. She scanned the letter, and came to a revelation. “The ancient castle of the sisters,” said Trixie. “In the Everfree Forest! Magnificent! Kill them all! And that filly bitch in Ponyville!” “That wasn’t part of the deal,” exclaimed Scootaloo. “Deals change,” said Trixie. “Get used to it!” Through Trixie’s portal, they saw a blast of magic go off. Then they noticed another unicorn with Sweetie Belle. “Nopony touches my sister and gets away with it,” yelled Rarity. This distraction allowed Pinkie Pie to grab a weapon out of their storage, and she began firing rapidly at the various gang members. This in turn gave Spike and the others the chance to pull out there weapons. Apple Bloom charged at Scootaloo, kicking her right in the jaw. “Ah can’t believe ya’ll did this,” exclaimed Apple Bloom. “After everythin we’ve been through! Ya almost got Sweetie Belle an the rest of us killed!” “That wasn’t part of the plan,” said Scootaloo. “Trixie said she was gonna let you all go, that she just wanted Twilight.” “You can’t trust an evil, manipulative cunt like her,” yelled Apple Bloom. Trixie appeared to have heard this remark, and aimed straight for Apple Bloom. Scootaloo leaped as fast as she could in the way of the beam, taking a direct hit. She fell to the ground limp. Trixie then took the opportunity to flee. “Scootaloo,” cried Apple Bloom. “Nooooooooooo!” Apple Bloom went by Scootaloo’s side and picked her head up a little. “It’s gonna be ok, Scoots,” said Apple Bloom. “Yer gonna be fine!” “You always were…a terrible liar,” said Scootaloo with a little laugh, followed by a cough. “I’m sorry for what I did…I was lost in this world…then Trixie helped me gain power…I never knew it would go this far…” “Stop talking, Scoots,’ said Apple Bloom. “We’ll get ya a doctor! It’ll be alright! “Don’t…” began Scootaloo. “Don’t let Sweetie Belle know what I did…I don’t want her to know I almost had her killed.” “Ok, ah won’t,” said Apple Bloom. “Just hang in there!” Scootaloo’s eyes then lowered a little, and her eyes seemed to go dark. Apple Bloom cried out like she hadn’t since Granny Smith died. She grabbed a gun and began shooting as many of Trixie’s gang members as she could. Finally, Spike and the others managed to either kill off or scare off the rest of the gang. “I gotta get to Twilight,” said Spike. “We don’t got anythin fast enough,” said Applejack. “I believe there are some vehicles that Chopper Chick built,” said Flim. “Yes, we can use those,” said Flam. “You all use those,” said Spike. “I’m using different methods.” “What are you talkin about,” said Applejack. Spike tore off the back of his duster to reveal two vertical zippers. “Flim, Flame,” exclaimed Spike. “Pull down those zippers!” The Flim Flam brother complied and pulled the zipper down with their magic. Out from openings emerged two, large purple wings with a green membrane on the inside part. “Ya never said you had wings,” said an awe stuck Apple Bloom. “You didn’t ask,” said Spike in a smart aleck tone. “I’ll get there plenty fast with these. Be sure to pick up Rarity and Sweetie Belle on your way.” “But what about Fluttershy,” said Applejack. “How’s she gonna fend off Trixie and her gang by herself and some animals?” “Don’t worry,” said Spike. “Before going to Appleoosa, I asked a favor of an old friend. She’ll have plenty of help. Plus, I got several traps set up throughout the forest. Trixie and her lackies aren’t getting there easily.” Spike then Flew off as fast as his wings could take him. “Well let’s get movin, ya’ll,” exclaimed Applejack. “But, Scootaloo,” said Apple Bloom, still in tears. “She needs a proper burial.” “We’ll bring her along,” said Applejack. “Give her a proper burial in Ponyville once this is all done. Come on everypony! We got no time to lose!” Everyone there geared and managed to find some vehicles designed by Scootaloo. They figured out fairly quick how to use them and they all rode off as fast as the motors would take them.