//------------------------------// // Judgement // Story: The Marvelous Six // by Chemtest //------------------------------// Scootaloo calls a bolt of lightning down upon Stormbreaker, and throws it at a nearby tree. It hits true, and explodes with electrical power. Scootaloo focuses, and Stormbreaker slowly comes flying back into her hoof. She smiles, turns, and tosses the axe to the side. She charges at a tree, lightning charging her hooves as she starts to beat the tree into splinters. Every punch leaves a imprint of black, and releases a loud thunderous boom. She jumps up in the air, kicking the tree over with a single spin, and bringing the axe back into her hooves. She spins it rapidly, and flies high into the air. She hops onto a nearby cloud, kicking it and aiming the lightning at another tree. She then jumps off of it, and flies towards the ground at very fast speeds. She lands with a splash of lightning, leaving a crater and scorching the nearby trees. She then climbs out of the crater, and looks towards Rainbow. Rainbow smiles, “Rapid progress, I must admit. You seem like a natural at wielding Stormbreaker.” She then raises her hoof, and Stormbreaker meets it at a rapid pace, “But you must foster a deeper bond with the axe. You can deal with an enemy up close, but the axe should also be used to target far opponents.” She throws the axe back to Scootaloo, who catches it. She smiles, “Is Rainbow proud?” Rainbow’s eyes glow, and the true Rainbow speaks, “Come on, squirt, you know I’m proud! No other filly would be able to kick so much tail as you!” The glow stops, Thor taking back control, “She is right. I highly doubt any other of these ponies could prove worthy to even wield Stormbreaker, much less harness it’s power.” Scootaloo jumps giddily, “Alright! Come on, let’s go again!” Rainbow smiles, “Here, allow me to teach you another aspect of Stormbreaker.” The axe flies into her grasp, “How to summon-“ She is interrupted by thestrals coming out of nowhere. A group of at least ten of them come from the sky, and surround the two with their spears. Their dark armor makes it clear that they are not any normal guard, “Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo Roll, you will come with us peacefully or forcefully by order of Princess Luna. If you resist then we are authorized to use any and all weapons to get you to come.” Rainbow looks at the spears around her, “And might I ask on what charges are we being brought in for?” The thestral captain doesn’t so much as shift, “On charges that you assisted in the killing of King Venom-Fang alongside Rairty Belle and Sweetie Belle.” Rainbow smirks, “Let me tell you right now, that is not true.” The thestral moves their spear closer, “Tell it to Princess Luna.” ——— Applejack sits across from Apple Bloom, teaching her to hold the shield, “With the electromagnets you should be able to call it to your arm at any time. However, you have to learn to put it on as it flies towards you. This way, you can throw it and not have to bounce it back to yourself.” A knock comes on the door, and Big Mac gets up to answer it. He opens the door to see three thestral guards standing there, their dark armor absorbing the early morning sun. The leader of the three nods, “Are Applejack And Apple Bloom home?” Big Mac slowly nods, “Uh... eyupp?” He looks at the guards, and summons up the courage to speak more, “Why?” The thestral gives him a piece of paper, “We are ordered to arrest them on orders of Princess Luna. They are possible suspects in assisting the killing of King Venom-Fang by Rarity Belle and Sweetie Belle.” Big Mac looks back at the two inside, and back at the officers, “Nope.” He tries to slam the door in their face, but the guard stops it with the hilt of his spear, “We suggest that you comply, Mister Macintosh, or we will arrest you for impeding officers.” Big Mac glares at the officers, “They would never do such a thing. I ain’t about to turn over my family for a crime in which they had nothing to do with!” The officer smiles, “If they had nothing to do with it, then they will be sent back. The Princess only wants to question them all together as to determine who should be punished, if a punishment is handed out.” Applejack puts a hoof on Big Mac’s shoulder, and smiles, “Don’t worry, I’m sure it’s all just a misunderstanding.” The officer nods, “Would you please follow us then, Miss Applejack?” Applejack looks at the officers, “Hail Hydra.” The officer tilts her head upon hearing that, “Excuse me?” Applejack smiles, “Nothing. Come on, Apple Bloom!” They walk out to the officers. The leader turns back to Big Mac, “Have a good day, Mister Macintosh.” ——— Luna looks around the room at those gathered. She sighs, “What a mess thou hast caused. One of thine worlds eldest beings slain by a mere foal.” She looks at them, “Thou art the Elements of Harmony, to be persecuted for this slaying is serious.” Rarity speaks up, “The slaying that was done was perfectly within the law. Venom-Fang attacked Sweetie Belle!” Fluttershy speaks up from the corner, “But why? Venom-Fang seemed so kind and caring. Why would he attack her?” Luna nods, “Maiden Fluttershy doth speak true. Venom-Fang hath been sang as caring and protective. His power was also awesome.” Rarity shrugs, “He talked about some sort of Spider-Slayer and at how Sweetie Belle was turning into one by consuming the Glowing-Death.” Luna looks at Rarity in shock, “Spider-Slayer? They were a blight upon Equestia thought slain by Venom-Fang! A beast within pony form such wreaked havok where it went. Doth name hast been forgotten for millennia. Why would a fully even become one?” Twilight looks at the others, “Luna, there’s something we might need to tell you.” ——— Luna looks at the gathered six, suddenly seeing different beings within their eyes, “We... understand. Thine secret shall be safely kept within me. We shalt use our royal verdict to render the killing an accident. We shalt return to Canterlot to inform our sister.” She turns to the nearest door to leave, only to have it burst open. Friten rushes up to Twilight, only stopping inches from her face. Her eyes glow a bright green, red, and blue, brighter than ever before, “Queen Chrysalis is helping! She invades Canterlot to steal the souls of ponies and sacrifice to bring Ordirus here!” Luna snaps to Friten, “Ordirus?! Why dost thou mention our father’s name!?” Friten faces her, “Not your Ordirus. Different, evil Ordirus corrupted by the Void! He tried to destroy Universe Seven and failed, and now he comes for ours! No Prince Chem to stop him, powerful enough to kill all, must stop his summoning!” Luna looks towards the Elements, “Should we trust her?” Twilight nods, “Yes, and we need to leave immediately.” Pinkie grabs Gummy and looks towards the others, “Well, I don’t know about you guys, but I’m getting there as quick as possible.” She summons a cloak out of nowhere, waves it in front of her, and vanishes.