As the bodies were dumped into the trap door in the center of the field the next two combatants were announced.
“Now for the next fight. This pony will have you cowering by the look in her stone cold eyes, Maud.”
Maud walk out with her usual dead pan visage. She wore a yellow track suit with a black stripe down the side. Her weapon was a pair of nunchucks.
“Her opponent, the Trottingham sweetheart whose accent is as tough as her fighting style, Octavia.”
Flicking her hair back. Octavia was wearing as skin tight black outfit with combat heels. It was low cut so she was giving the crowd a good look at her cleavage. Along with her violet bowtie she was a sight to be seen. Changelings in the crowd started to hoot and whistle. When she started to twirl her bow staff even Sombra took notice how her body moved with every spin.
“Reel it in my king let the mares fight,”said Chrysalis, not moving her gaze from the fight.
The king pouted as the match started. Octavia rushed towards Maud ready to put her staff to work. Just then Maud yelled,”Stop!” Puzzled by the moved Octavia stopped her advance.
Maud put her hand in her pocket and put something to her ear.
“You sure?”she said,”ok I'll tell her. Boulder said he wants to fight you.”
At hearing this Octavia started to laugh.
“You're joshing right?”Octavia said in her deep Trottingham accent,”ok I don't know what game you're playing at but I'll give it a go. Hehe, take your best shot Boulder.
Maud blinked once then tossed her pet rock in the air. Her eyes started to glow.
PET PROJECTILE
With speed and tremendous accuracy Maud jumped in the air hitting Boulder with a flying roundhouse kick. This hurtled Boulder straight towards Octavia. It hit her right between her eyes leaving a boulder hole in her face and leaving out the back of her head with half her brains and scull fragments behind her. Octavia fell to the ground face first. The match was over.
Everyone watching was dumbfounded by how quick and how lethal that kick was. Even Chrysalis and Sombra were stunned about how quick that match was.
“The winner of this bout, Maud!”
There was no cheer. Every changeling was still in shock. Bug spray couldn't hold it in.
“Wow, she stoned her. She rocked her world. Gave her the old David and Goliath treatment.”
“Gave her the what?”Tick replied.
“Oh, nothing.”
Maud walked over to the now dead Octavia. She looked around the body until she saw her pet. A few yards away was Boulder. Maud picked up her pet brushed off the brain matter and wiped off the blood.
“Good boy,”said Maud giving her pet a peck.
Maud placed her pet in her pocket and walked out of the arena.
After a few more minutes Changelings started to come out of their coma. Most were at the gambling table arguing with the cashier.
“No winner, no winners,”said the cashier,”No one betted on the rock so no winners.
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After Octavia was removed the clamouring and betting of the hive continued. Sombra and Chrysalis were chatting about future plans as the announcers began.
“Alright, are we ready for the next battle?” said bug spray as the arena erupted with cheering and buzzing.
“Our next opponent, the perky pink party pony of Ponyville. Pinkie pie.”
The pink ponies came out wearing a beige top with a sky skirt and a pink sash around her waist. As she bounced to the middle of the arena Pinkie was playing a mandolin.
“Her opponent, the shy animal lover, Fluttershy.” Fluttershy stepped out to the arena. She was wearing a green dress with matching shin guards. The dress look like tree leaves wrapped around her.
“She doesn't have a weapon,” said Sombra.
“Yes,” replied Chrysalis, “looks like another quick match.”
Pinkie was still playing her mandolin while Fluttershy pulled out a ribbon and tied her hair back. Once her hair was in place Fluttershy took a deep breath and flexed her fingers. Instantly her nails grew five inches from her fingertips. With that done Fluttershy advanced on Pinkie with claws ready to strike. A sudden twitchy tail and Pinkie was able to dodge one slash and use the mandolin to block the other. It was taking every bit of Pinkie sense to keep Fluttershy at bay but the mandolin wasn't holding up so well. With the next attack Fluttershy tried to come down with an overhead strike that Pinkie was able to evade easily. Fluttershy attacked, Pinkie moved, and swung the mandolin at the back of Fluttershy’s head causing the instrument to shatter into pieces. With Fluttershy laying face down on the ground Pinkie let her guard down for a moment. This would be a mistake as Fluttershy got on all fours and leaped at Pinkie leaving two large slashes across her chest. Pinkie staggered back wincing from the pain and looking at her opponent. Fluttershy now look more feline than mare and the growl sent a cold chill down Pinkie’s spine. There wasn't much Pinkie could do. With every attack Fluttershy seem to be moving faster. Pinkie tried to defend but all she got were more scratches and cuts for her efforts. With one swift buck Fluttershy sent Pinkie with a loud thud. Pinkie was down and not moving. Fluttershy could sense it was time to finish this. She took to the air with eyes glowing.
FERAL BAT ATTACK
Fluttershy's eyes turned red. Her wings lost their feathers and became bat like. The tips of her ears became more pointy and large fangs sprouted from her mouth.
“Holy Bela Lugosi, she just went full vamp,” said bug spray.
With a loud hiss Fluttershy lunged at Pinkie who still wasn't moving. Just then Pinkie showed signs of movement. Reaching behind her back she pulled out her blunderbuss aimed and fired. The shot from the weapon shredded the vamp ponies’ left wing knocking her back.
Pinkie stood up with a manic yet stern look on her face. Her eyes never left sight of Fluttershy. Pinkie pushed a button on the stock of her blunderbuss. The spent cartridge popped out and Pinkie caught it in her hand. The heat from the cartridge burned her hand yet Pinkie showed no sign of pain. Putting the cartridge up to her nose Pinkie inhaled the smokie remains and started to smile. As Pinkie reloaded her weapon the pink mare’s tail started to lose its curl. Blood dripped all her cuts and scratches as Pinkie took an offensive stance ready for Fluttershy's next attack. Fluttershy didn't hesitate in starting another barrage of slash attacks. The blunderbuss was more sturdier than the mandolin and was able to withstand Fluttershy's attack. Pinkie started chuckling every time Fluttershy made a move. One attack Fluttershy over extended herself and when she recovered Pinkie fired again hitting the right arm and wing. With but wings shredded and one arm incapacitated Fluttershy was still trying to attack. Pinkie stepped back and felt a crunch. It was her mandolin. With Fluttershy attacking Pinkie grabbed one of the mandolin’s chords, sidestepped Fluttershy's attack and wrapped the cord around Fluttershy's neck. Fluttershy started flailing around as Pinkie held on choking the life out of her. With a hiss and gurgling sound Fluttershy's body went limp and Pinkie released the hold Fluttershy fell to the ground. With a sick smile on her face Pinkie stood over the body and walked away. Just as Pinkie moved Fluttershy leaped up ready to sink her fangs into fresh meat. Pinkie aimed the blunderbuss at Fluttershy's muzzle.
“Smile, hehe.”
BLAM
Fluttershy's head exploded like a ripe melon. The match was over.
“Here is your winner, Pinkie Pie.”
The crowd buzzed as Pinkie kneeled down to Fluttershy's headless body. Pinkie pulled out a knife, rolled the body on its side, and began to carve. A moment later Pinkie stood up and walked away caring something in her hand. It was Fluttershy's cutie mark.
“For the first time tonight I do believe I'm speechless,” said Bug spray.
“For once I'm in full agreeance with you,” Tick replied.
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