The other End of Balance

by Dostoron


The doom(ed) train

"Hmm, the chemicals are unlikely to run away, and the Hospital is probably on high alert after last night." you state.
The Party definitely didn´t get boring, but it was over too fast, businessponies are not exactly putting up a good fight.
"Besides, we might need better equipment pretty soon, so we´re going to get the materials from the Train first."

You look over to the News, and see the Headline,
"Massacre in Manehattan, unknown culprits murder almost all of Manehattans high Society. The Mayors statement:
While murder is not unheard of, even in our peaceful times, the amount of violence, dare i say it, barbarism displayed here, clearly hints that the culprits are among the most rotten and vile creatures on this world. we do not know their identity nor their species, but they left a sign that clearly identifies them as enemies to our country. A lightning bolt Splitting the Equestrian Eclipse apart. If you see this sign anywhere, Report to the nearest guard Station immediately."

"Looks like the Mayor is now Aware of something being wrong." Gleaming said behind you.

"Good, and thanks to the media the public is now as well, time to make ourselves known.
BOYS, full gear, we´re showing off our Colors tonight! Let them know what´s in store for them."

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the Train Depot was quiet, the high Alert went out for buildings integral to the town, banks, hospitals, the town hall of course and the public Transport stations too, no one seemed to think of the cargo stations, and your Train was, unlike the public ones, right on schedule.

"How many guards? I wanna get this over with and get out of this costume." the mask was actually comfortable enough, clearly a masterpiece, but Gleaming insisted on adding a few extra pieces on your suit, claiming this was a great opportunity for showing off. So there you stood, decked in an overly Elaborate outer armor with a barding that would conceal your legs completely. You were to just stand by and oversee your troops doing their stuff.

"Two guys, Standard security issue, and currently in major concussion dreamland" Hulk was as always doing his Thing excellently. Your other Boys were getting giddy about smashing stuff, as always, Blitz disappeared without a trace as usual and you had set up every carriage available to you in the depot. Now you just had to wait for the Train to arrive.

"How much longer do you think we´ll have to wait, Boss?"
"About 15 minutes or so... hmm, you´re not from Cloud Haven, when did you join us?"
"I followed the mute one after i got out of the Police Station, actually everyone that got away is now getting their paid jobs in your business" the unicorn replied.
"Huh, could someone fill me in on the kinds of ponies i get from time to time? Next i might end up making a Mission for Flyers and you all drop like Stones."
"Uh, we´ll introduce ourselves next time, Boss." They were definitely like the inmates, little thought, much enthusiasm and the heart just where you need it.

TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT
"Right on cue and punctual like a Clockwork, recommendable."
The Train pulls into the Station, apparently only the 2 engineers in the front and a conductor in the caboose.
"You´re right on time, we´ve been awaiting These materials. Now kindly put your hooves up and let my Boys do their work and we can all have a pleasant evening." The three Train ponies are apparently shocked to hear you, and definitely afraid once they see you, they put up no resistance and are quickly tied up and laying in the Corner. They had apparently taken a closer look at you because the conductor speaks up:
"That sign, i´ve seen the News, the Manehattan Massacre, you did that!"
"Yes, and the Boys live on short fuses, I advise against pissing them off." that seems to shut them up nicely.

Your Goons were halfway through with loading when you heard from your captives again.
"Why? Why do all this, why murder so many?"
"I could go off on a speech about how they deserved it, but i guess they were as good ponies as they knew to be. Actually, they just didn´t run for cover at three. As for why all this, tell me, what do you know about the justice System, about archaic laws no one even Needs anymore, about rich ponies abusing their power?"
"That such mistakes do not exist in Equestria." he spoke with a firmness that only believers had.
"The sad Thing is, you actually believe that, don´t you? Let me tell you, I am not after the money, I am not after revenge. What i want is to Change the world. To break the chains no one else bothers to see. Tell me, do you fear your Boss getting upset, the guard showing up, the opinion of others? You are slaves to the system."

"I´m sure Princess Celestia will let that excuse Count when i drag your hide to her and lift your mask" A new voice pipes up. Looking behind you you spot a Group of royal guards, that seemed to be entirely ignorant to the fact that your Boys were still busily emptying the Train. The Office where you and two of your Colts had brought the hostages was a bit away from the main Depot where the rest was working.
"Good evening officer, i was just having a friendly Chat with These fine gentlecolts, nothing worth your time."
"The leader of the Terrorist Group not worth my time? HAH! Shield, call reinforcements just in case. as for you, you are under Arrest, any attempts to resist will be met with force." he was a smidge smarter than average because he sent for reinforcements, and a bit dumb for having the remaining five stand too Close to each other, a forgivable oversight was, that the two Bodyguards you brought along were thunderwings like you. You quickly use the one latch on your armor and throw it off, together with the barding, now free to move you nodded to your companions and let the energy visibly ripple through your wings.
The guard leader was apparently surprised, but not afraid, he believed in strength in numbers,
"A little light Show is not scaring me! SEIZE HIM!"
Your Bodyguards were not about to let that happen and each zapped a guard which would in turn scream in agony and go down. Now the Odds evened out they each leapt for a guard and left their leader to you.
"If this is Celestias finest, this won´t take too Long."
The Leader Proved to be rather Adept at blocking or evading you, landing a few painful blows against you in Close combat. but you were an Inmate, and you were the leader of Inmates, as such you learned to fight the hard way and you learned to fight without any form of restraint. He throws another Punch just as you decide you had enough of fighting above the belt line, a swift kick and he folds in on himself, squirming in pain on the ground.
"Oh sorry, I just didn´t want to waste time with you anymore."
You move closer to look in his face.
"Your friends won´t be arriving soon, knowing Blitz she probably just waited till your friend was alone. And now i will Show you the Job Hazard of being a guard."
"WAIT, he is just doing his duty! you won already you don´t have to-"
A sharp look from you silences them immediately.
The fight was over, you won. But should he really get away?