A Blind Delight Season 2: Shadows of A King
Chapter 16: The Pit
By: Major Frostwing
The group took a day to assess the injuries and fatalities they had sustained in the small skirmish. Only a few samurai had injuries and only one fatality. Trevor was quick to recover from the small concussion and soon enough they were moving once again through the desert with Trevor and master Kitsune leading the party. "Do you think we will make it to Neighypt in decent time?" Trevor asked Kitsune only to hear a small chuckle.
"I am positive we will be there in a few days at most. Are you worried?" Kitsune asked maintaining his casual pace.
"More I am scared Master." Trevor admitted in a small whisper. "That place is where I was sold to Lord Kuro. Before that I spent days being dragged behind a slave caravan with no food or water. I hate that place." Trevor admitted to Kitsune only to hear him sigh.
"We can thank the gods that Lord Kuro saved you." Kitsune said trying to brighten Trevor's spirits only for him to stop raising his hand for everyone to halt.
"Don't move and be absolutely silent." Trevor whispered as he continued to listen. The sound of digging caught his attention and he tried to focus in on it. "Digging. Something is digging below us." Trevor said as he continued to listen. "Doesn't sound natural like an animal digging it sounds very fast and deliberate like they are searching for something." Trevor tilted his head confused.
"Diamond Dogs?" Kitsune asked in a whisper and Trevor nodded.
"If I am a betting man I think they might be slaves." Trevor knelt down setting his hand against the burning sand. "With us being so close to Neighypt and I know they sell Diamond Dogs there this would be the best bet. Master motion for the other masters, Luna, and the captain up to us and make sure they are quiet." Trevor continued to focus on the sound listening for any changes.
Kitsune raised his hand twice before making a slow movement over his throat. As one the other masters moved getting Luna and the Captain to join them with Trevor and master Kitsune.
"What have you found Trevor?" Luna asked quietly.
"Slaves. Diamond Dogs to be specific. They are digging below us." The other masters looked down at the sand they stood on.
"And what point are you trying to make? They are only slaves." The Captain said only for all the masters to glare at him.
"Slaves that dig tunnels and know the desert better than any of us. We are trying to move to Equestria without making to much of a presence known to the Tyrant." Luna said turning her attention away from the captain. "What plan do you have Trevor?" Trevor shrugged slightly.
"Get them on our side. Simple as that." Trevor said as the other Masters thought this over.
"It would be rather difficult to get them to trust us." Master Hebi stated and Trevor shrugged.
"Won't know until we try." Trevor raised his foot slamming it down on the sand. The digging stopped and Trevor stomped his foot once again. The digging picked up once again but this time it was coming up towards them. Trevor motioned for everyone to back up as the digging got loud enough for everyone else to hear. A head popped out of the sand looking around in the bright light only for Trevor to grab the Diamond Dog dragging him out of his hole. "Hello there buddy." Trevor said as the others prepared their weapons.
"Who you? What going on?" The dog asked in broken Equestrian.
"Calm down. We just need some help and you are just the dog we need." Trevor said brushing the sand off of the dog's vest.
"B-But just slave. Only digger." Trevor chuckled.
"And that is what we need. We need a digger. Where is your alpha?" The dog look at Trevor before pointing back at the hole.
"He in cave helping with tunnel. need gems or Master mad."
"Can you take me and my friend to him?" Trevor asked as the dog nodded. "See that wasn't so hard." Trevor said releasing the dog motioning to the hole. "Luna. Master Hebi. Join me please." The two nodded their heads moving towards the hole following after the Diamond Dog. "Don't worry we won't be long." Trevor said jumping into the hole as all of his sense of awareness shank to the tunnels surrounding him.
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It did not take long for the party to make their way through the tunnels towards the main workforce of the underground mine. The mine was vast with several tunnels connecting to the giant underground ravine hundreds of workers being forced to work in the dry depths. "By Faust what is this?" Luna asked as she looked at the large scale operation.
"The Pit. Were slave sent to die." The Diamond dog said with sadness. "Many die here working tunnel." Trevor tightened his hands into white knuckled fists.
"such unstable conditions are dangerous." Hebi said with a scowl.
"Not far from Alpha." The diamond dog took a turn to see a lit up area where a small group of slaves were working. a few Ponies, Diamond Dogs, and even a Dragon were working. All of them were shackled together as they worked the walls. A single pony stood a whip in his hand as he cracked it across the back of a small Diamond Dog.
"WORK HARDER YOU FILTHY DOG!" The whip cracked again and Trevor held his hand out to Hebi.
"My Gauntlets." Trevor said as without a word Hebi pulled Trevor's weapon off of his belt. Trevor took barely any time securing the item before walking right towards the slaver. The slaver turned around to see Trevor walking right towards him.
"And what are you looking at? BACK TO WORK!" The whip was pulled back and Trevor charged forward throwing all of his weight into a crushing right at the slaver's temple. A loud crack rang out startling the slaves away from their work. The slaver stumbled back but Trevor continued to advance landing blow after blow on the helpless slaver before he finally succumbed to the onslaught and collapsed to the ground coughing blood. Trevor took a deep breath letting it out slowly.
"Which one of you is the alpha?" Trevor asked as he removed his gauntlets clipping them to his belt.
"That me." A large Diamond Dog said looking at what Trevor just did to the Slaver. "What you want?" He asked before looking over Trevor himself and something clicked in his mind.
"We are looking for allies. I am Trevor and these are my friends Princess Luna and Master Hebi." Trevor said motioning behind him. "Think you can help us?" Trevor asked crossing his arms.
"Me know you." Boulder said pointing right at Trevor. "From slaver. Boss." Trevor felt his blood run cold remembering his time as cargo in that filthy slaver's group. "You kill Boulder Scorpion when attacked. I knew you strong." Boulder said with a chuckle. "It alright. This one good." Boulder said motioning to his fellow slaves.
"I don't trust him Boulder. He smells wrong." The dragon said looking over Trevor with unease.
"Well I haven't showered since the boat ride but no need to be rude about it." Trevor said without a care trying to lighten the mood. Boulder let out a loud bark of laughter. Boulder moved forward wrapping Trevor in a crushing hug before setting him down with a smile
"Still sharp mouth. Got trouble last time." Boulder reminded lightheartedly. "We help you. What need?" Trevor cracked a smile.
"I think you all can agree that The Pit needs to disappear." All the slaves went quiet. "We are making a march to recapture Equestria and put an end to Tyrant King Sombra. But we are a small fighting force taking on a nation. I know that you all are slaves against your will but I am willing to give you all a chance at something. We are going to destroy The Pit and free all of you. I will not lie but we need your help." Trevor drew his blade cutting through the bonds on Boulder. "Will you help me take your freedom back?" Trevor asked holding his hand out to Boulder.
Boulder stared down at the hand before clasping his forearm which Trevor returned. "The Pit will end." Boulder said with conviction and Trevor nodded his head. "Scout. Get other Alphas. We Fight." The Diamond Dog that had led them nodded his head running off to inform the other Alphas of the plan to fight back.
"Good we are starting a slave rebellion." Hebi said cracking his knuckles. "Want me to go back and get the rest of our party and assist with this?" He asked as Trevor smiled.
"Yes. We will be fighting in rather cramped tunnels but I'm pretty sure we can handle it if we can push out into the large ravine. We will have more than enough space to handle a few slavers. Will have to break everyone down into squads to start removing bonds to free all the slaves. I'm sure you and the other masters can inform the troops on what to do?" Trevor said with a smile.
"Consider it done Master Trevor." Hebi said before taking off in a sprint to rally the troops.
"What about me Trevor?" Luna asked as Trevor nodded his head.
"Simple when we are done I will need you to help rally everyone to our cause. We will need all the help we can get." Luna nodded her head her diplomatic mind already running to try and sympathize with the slaves and get them as allies. Trevor got to work removing the bonds of the other slaves and helping with the first aid on the slave that was being whipped. He wanted to see this place burn for what they were doing down here.