//------------------------------// // Chapter 22: True RetaliationđŸŽ” // Story: Blue Fang // by MlpHero //------------------------------// Blue Fang stared at the sky from one of the castles balconies. He needed a bit of time to himself. The cold nighttime air was one of the things that calmed him down. During the war, the slight breeze cooled his body down from all the heat of the battles. Even with horrifying battles like the Battle of White Tail Woods, nothing could compare to the relieving feeling of cool air. As he daydreamed (or nightdreamed, if that’s even a word), the sound of glass horseshoes caught his attention. “Hello Blue Fang.” “Hello Ms. Luna.” The Princess of the Night looked at him, then to somepony else. Then Cadence appeared. “Mrs. Cadence.” “Blue Fang.” Blue Fang gave Luna a look, “anything in particular you need or are you just here?” Cadence stepped up, “Auntie here says you have the hots for someone.” Blue Fang shot a look at Luna, then to Cadence, “and that someone would be?” The pink princess rolled her eyes, “you can’t play dumb anymore.”  Blue Fang looked at her. “Kydra.” “Pfft!” The two Princesses looked at him with a confused look. “I spat out my coffee
 ...might’ve been better if I actually had coffee.” He looked at the Princesses, “anyway. What’s this about Kydra?” “Again, auntie says you’re into Kydra.” “For the love of— sigh.” “What?” The Princess of Love asked. “Well Mrs. Cadence, the only real way you could ever see dating Kydra is if we were doing it for a mission.” Luna looked at Cadence, then to Blue Fang, “maybe we should ask Kydra during roll call tomorrow.” “Do so.” Luna looked at her niece, “he’s all yours.” She walked off. Cadence looked at him. “Blue Fang,” she said walking towards him. He already knew she was gonna talk about expressing his emotions and whatever. “If you mention anything about my emotions I’m going to throw myself off this darn balcony.” If Cadence were a regular Pony he would’ve just thrown HER off the balcony. She opened her mouth to speak but Blue Fang said, “Nope!” and threw himself off the balcony. He fell about three feet before Cadence grabbed him with magic. Bucking Pony. Cadence lifted the Changeling to the balcony. “Where do you think you’re going?” “Um, to the ground so I don’t have to sit through a lecture on why my emotions are important?” “I was just going to tell you to say ‘Kydra, I want to tell you my feelings,’ and— “See, you’re trying to make me express fake emotions.” “So you’re saying Kydra means nothing to you?” “What?! No I didn’t mean it like that! I just— “You just expressed your emotions.” “How so?” “You just proved you cared about her.” Buck it to Tartarus she’s good. He looked at her. How could he keep this lie up? “You need to come clean Blue Fang.” “And what if I did? Huh? What would she say?” “She’d probably respond with a pleasant smile and tell you about her feelings.” Blue Fang gave Cadence a look, “I doubt it.” “Why?” “She’s the daughter of the Queen, and I’m just a soldier like the next Changeling, why would she fall for someone like me when she has someone like Hivehunter who’s part of the Queen's elite Wasp Division?” She looked at him, “well if you really want to win her heart, you need to tell her how you feel.” With that, the Princess of Love walked away. He looked down to the ground below the balcony. “Yeah. Right.” Hello old friend! Did ya miss me? Yeah me neither. I know it’s been a while since I’ve written in you, but I want this memory to be preserved forever. Today is the day we break out of here. The plan is simple, we go to roll call, then we do a little performance, then we go rogue and break out. I hope this goes well. Blue Fang along with the rest of the gang stood in formation like they were in BT, or trying to impress the Queen. The roll call ran like the others, calling names and such. Blue Fang silently waited for Luna or Cadence to ask something about him and Kydra. After some questions about military life and what not, Cadence said, “I have a question.” “What is it?” Brokenwing asked. “How did Blue Fang and Kydra meet?” The other Changelings got a look on their faces. “That’s actually a good question,” Dagger said. “Yeah, how did you two meet?” Mitchell asked. All the Changelings seemed to agree. They looked over to the two Changelings. Blue Fang looked at Kydra, who returned the same look. “Can’t really explain it,” Blue Fang said. “Maybe I can,” Kydra said. “How?” Blue Fang asked. She whispered something to him, “okay.” She lit her horn up. Blue Fang smiled as the music started. Purple= Kydra’s Lyrics Instrumental I was a Changeling scout on search patrol huntin’ RG’s down. It was the earlier days of the war. I lost my squad and and I got stuck Way out all alone, and I hear the RG’s moving close outside. Just then I heard a twig snap And I grabbed a nearby rock Then I dug in scared and counted down my fate. And then a young Changeling With a pair of dark blue fangs Appeared there at my shoulder and said, “hey.” “If the RG’s wanna tango, now they’ll have two to dodge.” I said, “well thanks a lot!” I told him my name and asked him his. A he said, “the Queen just named me, Blue Fang.” Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang, Things are never quite the way they seem. Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang, I was really glad to see this strange Changeling. Well, we fought all night side by side Took our battle stance, And I wonder how the RG’s missed this bug. Cause magic seemed to go right past him Almost if he was lightin’ fast. And in the mornin’ we both took a chance and ran. And it was near the riverbank, when the ambush came, And I thought it was the end and we were had. Then some magic with my name on it came buzzin’ through a bush, Then the strange Changeling, he just shot it out the air. Like it was a Pegasi! Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang, Things are never quite the way they seem. Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang, I was really glad to see this strange Changeling. When he led me out of danger, I saw the Hive and waved goodbye He just winked at me from the jungle and then he was gone. And when I got back to my quarters, I told them about my night, And the battle I spent with a young Changeling named Blue Fang. When I said his name a soldier scoffed and my mother took my hoof, And led me to some barracks down hall. She said, “you may be telling the truth Ky, but here is Blue Fang. And he’s been since the patrols left last night.” “But before you’ll left he said he’d watch your backs And said his only goal Was to save a young Changeling caught in a barrage.” “So here, take his dog tags Ky. He said he wanted you to have them now.” Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang Things are never quite the way they seem Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang I was really glad to see this strange Changeling. Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang Things are never quite the way they seem Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang This was a really strange Changeling. Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang Things are never quite the way they seem Woah-oh-oh-oh, Blue Fang This was a really strange Changeling! Kydra looked at her audience. The Changelings clapped and cheered. “Thank you! Thank you!” she bowed. The Ponies just stared at her. She turned and bowed to them. This was all they had to do, put on a show and then break out. Mitchell looked over to them. “Alright, my turn.” His horn lit up with music “Mind if I sit this one out?” Kydra asked. “Of course.” Red= Mitchell’s Lyrics. Grey= Male Changelings Lyrics. Purple= Lunas Lyrics. Yellow= Royal Guards Lyrics Instrumental Pulled into war to serve a vision that’s supposed to last a thousand years. Part of a machine Unstoppable as merciless as tidal waves. Were we the victims of the time Or proud parts of larger goals? Propaganda of the Princess masterful machine. Time and again, the battle rages on beyond the gates of misery. As the violence would rise And millions fight around them Did they see it all? Crazy mad mares on a leash Or yount colts who lost their way? Grand illusions of the crowns may seem real at times. Changelings on a line! Form Queen Chrysalis spine! Lethal grand design! What about the Princess executing orders? Changelings on a line! Form Queen Chrysalis spine! Lethal grand design! What about the Princess executing orders? Instrumental Fight for the Queen. Die for the Hive. No Changeling falls, Under their hooves. Fight for the Queen. Die for the Hive. No Changeling falls, Under their hooves. Instrumental Pulled into war to serve a vision that just didn’t last a thousand years. Part of a machine, Though stoppable as merciless as tidal waves. Crazy mad bugs on a leash, or young nymphs who lost their way? Grand illusions of the Queen may seem real at times. All Guards on a line! Form the Princesses spine! Lethal grand design! What about the Queen executing orders? All Guards on a line! Form the Princesses Spine! Lethal grand design! What about the Queen? Now it was the Changelings turn to look dumbfounded. Of all the Ponies that could’ve sung, it had to be Luna. The Changelings formed a huddle. “What else we got?” Dagger asked. “Not much to work with,” Mantis answered Brokenwing looked towards Blue Fang, “Blue?” “Well, let me think. Maybe the Battle of Fort Glacier?” “Perfect!” Brokenwing said, “I’ll sing, you guys take a break.” “Alright, but we need two more songs to seal the deal,” Dagger said. “I’ll do one,” Blue Fang said. “Me too,” Hivehunter said to shocked faces. “Alright, I’ll go first,” Brokenwing said. Red= Brokenwings Lyrics. Crack of the ES splitting the ground They were surrounded And Luna was howling. Wrath of the RGs cast on Glacier Facing the sisters alone. Alone. Alone. Sent from the skies jumped into the unknown The march through the north has begun. Spearhead the charge surrounded by foes Hornets are leading the way. The north is still under enemy rule Push, RG’s retreat Thrown towards Glacier, a bitter defeat They're stretched out just one line too far Turn of the tide, it's breaking away, Losing momentum, retreat. Go to Glacier, the crossroads must hold Stand, alone in the cold. Crack of the ES splitting the ground They were surrounded And Luna was howling. Wrath of the RGs cast on Glacier Facing the sisters alone. Alone. Alone. Dig your own foxholes or dig your own grave The storm is about to begin The siege has begun, there's nowhere to run Now the two sisters emerge. Guards and the sisters are shaking the ground Prey of Guard and monarch. Crack of the ES splitting the ground They were surrounded,and Luna was howling. Wrath of the RGs cast on Glacier Facing the sisters alone. Chill of the north will bite to the bone and Hearth Warming is drawing near Soldiers are freezing, the death toll increasing They're dying in their holes. There's no surrender, there's no retreat, the RGs are drawing near There's no reinforcements, they're fighting all alone. Instrumental Sent from the skies ended up in Glacier As easy, as hard as they get. Luna commands A request, she demands Offered a surrender, declined. Nuts! Let Foresights word echo clear. Nuts! The sisters shall hear! Crack of the ES splitting the ground They were surrounded, And Luna was howling. Wrath of the RGs cast on Glacier Facing the sisters alone. Brokenwing gave a bow. His fellow comrades gave a roaring applause. He moved towards the rest of the gang. “Who’s next?” “I’ll go next,” Blue Fang said. Then he looked at Hivehunter, “or do you want to go?” “No you can go.” “Alright.” Blue= Blue Fangs Lyrics The darkness helps me every day The countdown has begun I am your master, number one Reoccurring pain I was whole on the battlefield And live by the Queens will A creature of unholy pain The vengeance is my name I walk alone the path of evil I’m the Queens number one Taste my fury, take my vengeance Now it’s time to die I’m biting with my blue fangs! (Cackles!) I am a breaker of the guard Blue Fang is my name Bringing pain and misery Into the necks of foes I walk alone the path of evil I’m the Queens number one Taste my fury, take my vengeance Now it’s time to die I’m biting with my blue fangs! (Cackles!) The dark one haunts me every day The countdown has begun I am your master, number one Reoccurring pain I walk alone the path of evil I’m the Queens number one Taste my fury, take my vengeance Now it’s time to die I’m biting with my blue fangs! I’m biting with my blue fangs! Blue Fang gave a bow. Every Changeling clapped and cheered. He walked over to the others. “Well Hive, you’re up.” “Alright.” Hivehunter walked up. Purple= Hivehunters lyrics. Instrumental Fast as the wind, our invasion has begun (Instrumental) Shaking the ground with the force of a thousand horns. (Instrumental) First in the line of fire, first into hostile land We’re leading the way (Instrumental) leading the way! (Instrumental) Charging the lines with the force of a furious storm (Instrumental) Fast as a parasprite swarm (Instrumental) 200 miles at nightfall, taken within a day Thus earning our name, earning our fame. We are the Changeling elite, Born to compete, Never retreat (Wasp Division) Living or dead, Always ahead, Fed by your dread (Instrumental) Always ahead, as the war still rages on (Instrumental) Breaking morale the with the sound of blazing horns (Instrumental) First in the line of fire, first into hostile land We’re leading the way, (Instrumental) Leading the way. (Instrumental) Leaving a trail of destruction to a foreign land (Waging war with conviction) Massive assault made to serve the Queens plan (Changelings pride, Wasp Division) Communication's broken, Wasps are now far away Thus earning our name, earning our fame We are the Changeling elite, Born to compete, Never retreat (Wasp Division) Living or dead, Always ahead, Fed by your dread (Instrumental) (Instrumental) Pushing the frontline forth with a tremendous force (Far ahead, broke resistance) Guiding the way for Changelings corps (Shows no fear, self-subsistent) First in the line of fire, first into hostile land Thus earning our names, claiming our fame We are the Changeling elite, Born to compete, Never retreat (Wasp Division) Living or dead, Always ahead, Fed by your dread (Instrumental) Changeling elite, Born to compete, Never retreat (Wasp Division) Living or dead, Always ahead, Fed by your dread Hivehunter gave a bow and walked back to the gang. They cheered like and congratulated him. Now, step 1 was complete, time for step 2, escaping. Blue Fang looked towards a window. He nodded to Dagger, then he looked at the ponies. “What did y’all think?” Alright Dag, work your magic. Alright, it’s ready. Alright, activate on “Checkmate.” Roger Blue, over and out. The Ponies stared at each other, debating what they should say. They weren’t sure if they should be offended or impressed by their adversaries voices. Blue Fang smiled, “well it seems you guys are at a stalemate.” He looked at Dagger, who winked at him. “All I can say now is, “Checkmate.” Checkmate confirmed. Smoke out. In almost an instant, a large blanket of smoke filled the room. The Ponies quickly flew into a panic. Pegasus guards took to the sky to clear it up.  Twilight looked around the smoke-filled room. What was happening? She used her wings to try and fan the smoke away. She narrowed her eyes, trying to see through the smoke. A couple of shadows moved through the smoke. Were they guards or not? The smoke started clearing up. It took awhile, but the smoke cleared. But the Changelings were gone. Blue Fang used his Instinct to follow the others. Come on guys! Brokenwing said through to MC Right here Broken. Mitchell replied. The gang moved through the smoke, trying not to bump into the guards. Brokenwing jumped onto a window. It’s stuck! Dagger jumped on with him. Let me help. With that, Dagger bucked the window open. Tough glass. Dagger said amazed at how the glass didn’t shatter. The gang moved out of the window and down to the street. They ran through the alleyways. They hid in some of the back alleys. “What do we do now?” Dagger asked. “Probably best we split up,” Brokenwing asked. “Divide and conquer,” Blue Fang said. “Alright. Dagger, Mitchell, and Mantis, you’re together,” Brokenwing said, “Hivehunter, Stinger, you’re with me. Ky and Blue, you’re together.” “Alright. Don’t go to camp directly. Set up a small camp, then move to the main,” Blue Fang said. “Alright, let’s move.” The gang split up and ran down different alleyways. Kydra and Blue Fang ran out of the alleyway and into the market. The civilians looked at them with fear. “There!” A couple of guards charged them. “Just like old times?” Blue Fang asked. “Just like old times.” The two friends stood back to back, ready to attack the guards. Two guards charged them. Blue Fang grabbed one and twisted his helmet around. “Ahh! I can’t see-” he was cut off by Kydra landing a tough back kick. The other Guard was dropped by Blue Fang and a hook punch. The two friends looked at each other. “Good job Blue.” “You two Ky.” The two moved out of the market, dodging the guards and the civilians. They ran towards the edge of the city. “Wow. Long fall,” Kydra said. “Yep.” “Well, we better get going.” “Right-” Blue Fang was cut off by a figure landing in between them, knocking both of them to the ground. Blue Fang looked up to the figure. A Batpony. He stood up and readied his fighting stance; the Batpony did the same. The two were in a standoff. The Bat threw the first punch, then Blue Fang threw his punch. The two ping-ponged punches back and forth. Then Blue Fang threw another punch. The Batpony caught it and twirled the Private around. Then he swept the Changeling off his hooves, literally. Blue Fang laid there pinned on the ground. “Good job, Changeling, but I-” His dialogue was cut off by beams of magic. It was Kydra! She was limping, but firing. The beams went every which way. The Bat grabbed his helmet off his head and threw at her like he was playing dodgeball. The helmet hit Kydra’s abdomen. She looked breathless and she was stumbling around like a mindless zombie. She leaned towards the edge of the platform. She tripped over the small wall and fell off the side. “Kydra!” Blue Fang yelled. He looked towards the Bat. His eyes started glowing. The Batpony looked at him. “What the-!” The next thing he knew, he was an inch deep in a nearby wall. Blue Fang turned to where Kydra fell. He ran over to the short rail and jumped. He fell for a few until he hit a tree. In an instant, a flash of black overcame him. Blue Fang woke up a few minutes later. He looked down to his stomach. He was surprised to see he was levitating. Oh wait, no. He was just snagged on a vine. He cut the vine with magic and fell to the forest floor. He dusted himself off and looked around. Kydra had to be around here somewhere. He walked away from the giant as all heck wall. He walked around until he heard a faint sound. What was it? He honed his listening, then it was clear; someone was crying. He walked towards the sound, then used Instinct. He then the green outline of a Changeling caught his eyes. He moved towards the Changeling. He turned off his Instinct, “hello?” The next he knew, something wrapped around him. He looked down. Kydra. And she was crying. She hugged Blue Fang like there was no tomorrow. Blue Fang didn’t know what to do. “Ky?” Through the tears, she managed to say, “Bl-Blue! I’m s-sorry! “For what?” “I couldn’t help you! I thought you died! I tried using the MC but you- you- you didn’t answer! I th-thought I’d lost you!” Blue Fang didn’t know what to say. He finally found the words, “it’s okay Ky.” “No- no it’s not!” Kydra held on Blue Fang, and she didn’t want to let go of him. She buried her face into his chest. She didn’t expect two hooves to wrap around her. “It’s okay. It’s okay.” He spoke truthfully. It wasn’t her fault, she just wanted to do what was right. He walked over to a nearby lake. “Let’s just set up camp and rest up.” She nodded. It took awhile, but they did it. The moon was rising and the sun was setting. The two Changelings set up the tent. They crawled into the tent. The night was quiet. Blue Fang laid on his side. He wasn’t asleep. He couldn’t sleep. I wonder how the others are doing. He yawned. He couldn’t hear Kydra, she was probably asleep. He closed his eyes to try and fall asleep. He felt a hoof wrap around him. He turned around to Kydra. “Oh! Blue- I- I didn’t mean-” “It’s okay, keep it there.” “Why?” “If it calms you down.” “Th-thanks.” Blue Fang didn’t know what to say. Kydra continued to hold onto Blue Fang. Then she felt Blue Fangs hooves wrap around her. Her cheeks were burning red. “B-Blue?” “Shh. Just rest up. I’m here, and I always will be.” “Th-thank you.” She hugged him tighter. The two friends fell asleep in each other’s embrace for the rest of the night.