Chapter 8
Spike had reached the fifth floor and had gotten a good number of guards off the floor. He was worried that he would mess up his encounters with the guards but all where good. Spike then continued to walk around and follow through with his mission.
What took you girls so long” Black Feather asked.
“General Iron Wing’s cat made a mess so we had to clean it up” Twilight said.
“well then if you’re here than it went ok, let’s go” Black Feather Lead Twilight and Flutter shy up to the fifth floor and across it to where the treasure room was located. “OK, here we are” Black Feather said as the three stood outside of a big massive door. Black Feather saw that no guards were around so that meant Spike did his job. “OK let’s get this thing open” Black Feather opened the giant doors and inside was a vast amount of treasure. From gold to jewels to fine ores and the like. “Amazing, I had no idea the Griffons were so well off” Black Feather said.
“Well come on then let’s look for the Element case” Twilight said and the three got to work.
General Iron Wing had reported his theory to Emperor Griff Beak about his theory and Griff Beak thought it possible. “OK then let’s get some guards and head over there right away” Griff Beak said. Iron Wing nodded and they both left the room. Iron Wing took a moment to stop and say.
“Halt there Squire” A Squire was walking through the hallway and stopped to acknowledge the General.
“Yes sir” the Squire said.
“Come with me and the Emperor this could help you with your training” Iron Wing said and continued walking with Griff Beak and the Squire.
“Alright I found it” Twilight had said after she found the purple box that contained the Elements. She opened it and found all of them were there.
“Oh, most wonderful” Flutter shy said.
“Alright let’s get out of here” Black Feather said. The three exited out of the treasure room only to be meet by eight figures standing outside.
“Well, Well, Well, Black Feather you are a master of works” Iron Wing said. “Great job as well you always did have a knack for infiltration while you in the Rebellion” Twilight and Flutter Shy stood behind Black feather as he took his sword out.
“Maybe, but problems always arise and I’m the best at removing them” Black Feather said. Griff Beak had a vileness smile and said.
“just like your younger brother when we beheaded him”
Black Feather felt rage explode from him and yelled. “You will not talk about him” Griff Beak smiled and said,
“kill him and bring me the girls” Two guards moved towards Black Feather to attack but surprisingly fire spewed from behind the group setting three guards on fire. The guards screamed and rolled around on the ground trying to get the fire out.
“come on let’s go” Spike said and breathed fire again setting another guard on fire. Black Feather quickly moved forward and with his gauntlet sliced a guard in the chest. The three-ran passed the General and the Emperor and headed down the hallway to the stairs.
“Stop them” Iron Wing yelled.
Down in the prison section Rarity and Apple Jack had meet up with Rainbow and Pinkie and had changed clothes, though Rainbow and Pinkie stayed in the armor. The way was open and they just waited for the last ones to get here. They heard running coming down the stairs and someone was pushed down into the prison floor. A guard was kicked down by Black Feather as he, Spike, Flutter shy and Twilight caring the case came down the stairs. “Run” Black Feather yelled and the entire group ran for their exit.
All eight of them got out of the Prison and began running to the center of town. They had rented a cart to travel with. Apparently not all creatures transformed so some horses were strung to the cart. They just couldn’t speak. Black Feather hoped into the front to steer, Twilight and the girls got into the back, and Spike rode shotgun.
As the cart leaped away Rainbow Dash looked back towards the castle and saw several soldiers chasing them. “Guards are behind us” she said. Black Feather turned to see and corrected Rainbow’s statement.
“those aren’t guards their legionaries” Black Feather lashed the rains again to get the horses to go faster.
“Look” Pinkie shouted. Everyone in the cart was stunned by the sight. The Griffons were flying. All flying creatures of Equestria and beyond were presumed to not be able to fly yet so everyone was stunned.
The cart had left the city and headed west on the long trail to Equestrian boarders. “They’re still on us” Dash said. Spike reached down into the cart and pulled something up.
“Anyone know how to use a bow” he said.
“Spike, where’d you get that” Twilight asked.
“In the prison, it was on the wall”
“Forget how, can anyone shoot it” Black Feather asked. Most of the girls shook their heads until Rarity grabbed it from Spike.
“I have seen enough Stallions using it from my time in Cantor lot” She said and moved to the back of the cart after getting the arrows from Spike.
Rarity held a knocked an arrow in the string and pulled it back. The Griffons were closing in fast. ‘Good’ thought Rarity ‘this will make my shoots easier’ Rarity pulled back and released the first arrow. ‘Whack’ the closest Griffon fell fifteen feet until he hit the round and didn’t get up. At the speed the cart was going the body was gone in a few seconds.
The Griffons were shocked by the shot and recuperated in a second to through hand signals to each other. “they’re going to try to flank us” Spike said.
“how do you know” asked Rainbow Dash.
“I’ve been studying the ways the griffons use to communicate; hand signals were the easiest” Spike replied.
“Well then help me aim Spike” Rarity said. Spike nodded and switched places with Rainbow Dash.
“left, right, right behind the tree line” Spike had been reading the hand signals and relayed them to Rarity as she shot down another three griffons. “A pincer move, two left and one right” Rarity grabbed three arrows and put two aside. She released the first and to the right and hit her target. The second one hit in the griffon in the arm, but she missed the third shot and the griffon got in front of them.
“Watch for him” Black Feather said. The cart was going as fast as the horses could go but Black Feather knew that they would need to stop soon. ‘Whack’ Rarity hit another griffon and he fell.
“In front” Pinkie warned. True enough the griffon Rarity missed was heading straight for them.
“Oh no” Black Feather said. ‘thunk’ a spear flew right into the griffons Clavicle. ‘mainly known as the Collarbone’ and fell right in front of the cart. “hang on” Black Feather said as the cart ran over the griffon’s body.
“Nice throw Dashy” Pinkie said.
“Thanks pinkie, hand me your spear” Pinkie did just that. It never occurred to any of them that Pinkie and Dash still had the spears that they took from the prison guards.
“Above us” Twilight warned. Three legionaries landed on the cart from above and began a hustle. One went for Black Feather trying to stop the cart, another went for Rarity to stop her from shooting, and the last went for Twilight since she had the case.
Rainbow jumped up and went hand to hand with the first legionnaire trying to help Black Feather out. Pinkie and Apple jack grabbed the second and wrestled him to the bottom of the cart. Spike immediately set the third legionnaire aflame after moving one foot towards Twilight.
The burning griffon was kicked off the cart by Spike, Pinkie and Apple jack through the second one off and to assist Rainbow Apple jack jumped and heeled the first griffon in the ear with a mighty powerful kick. The third griffon just fell to the ground still aflame, the second griffon was thrown onto a bush but quickly got back up, and the first griffon, getting kicked so hard, headed right into a tree.
After Rarity shot another griffon in the arm the legionaries retreated out of sight. Black Feather rode on for another few feet before stopping to give the horses some rest. “HA, their running scared” cheered Rainbow Dash.
“Aw man, great shooting Rarity” Spike said.
“Thank you Spike” Rarity replied.
“Yee Ha, now that is what ah call a rodeo” Apple jack stated.
“Yeah that was fun” Pinkie said.
“Ha, Ha, great job there girls” Black Feather said.
“Wait where’s Flutter shy” Twilight asked. All the cheering stopped and everyone looked around and saw a note held by a knife in the inside side of the cart. Apple jack took the knife out and read the note.
Dear Black Feather and coup.
Even if you got your precious jewels back it won’t matter. I know how they work and you won’t be able to use them unless you all use your signature trait. However, there is a down side, all of you must be present for the Elements of Harmony to work. And only five of you managed to escape my legionaries. Best of luck I hope you don’t die to early in our WAR
With Love Emperor Griff Beak
There was a long notion of science until Spike broke the ice. “Crap”