//------------------------------// // The Lethal Protector // Story: We're Done being rejected // by White Dragon Emporror //------------------------------// ”Rumors of a strange black creature in the streets of Ponyville have been spreading for the past month. These rumors started when a mare reported being saved from being mugged by creature. Police confirmed this when they found the remains of a stallion dressed in dark clothes with a switchblade and a ripped ski mask not far from where he was found. Disturbingly the stallion’s entire head was removed from his body. Medics reported finding bite marks and traces of saliva where the stump of his neck was. This occernce has been happening more lately within the more decrepit parts of the city. Another report comes from a teenage colt who has reported see a black creature run across the roof tops of buildings all around the city. Police have advised for all citizens to contact the authorities if this creature is seen and to not approach it. In lighter news Princess Celestia and Princes Luna have discovered a strange devices outside the boarders of the city we have even got a personal interview so if we-“The T.V. screen shut off as a metallic hand clicked the power button. “Hey you still hungry buddy?” A voice asked to seemingly no one. “Okay let go hunting.” The voice said as it’s owner stood up and walked over to the stair case exited the basement and entering the dark corridors of the orphanage. He walked out into the open streets of the city and hopped onto the nearest building and started running across the rooftops. The creature continued until he saw a pegasus stallion with a black coat with a cyan blue mane and tail. He had his mane styled in a mohawk. He wore ripped up blue jeans with a dirty white T-shirt under a jean jacket with the sleeves ripped off and hiking boots. The stallion wobbled down the empty sidewalk with a half empty bottle of beer in one hand. The creature noticed the stallion mumbling to himself about dumb mares and not understanding them. Deciding to follow after him the creature stalked the stallion to a relatively narrow alley. It noticed another stallion started following the intoxicated one. This one wore an oversized grey hoodie and sweat pants and sneakers. The unidentified stallion walked quickly behind the blue maned stallion and pulled something out of his pocket as prepare to swing it at his unsuspecting victim. The hooded figure attempted to swing the object at the stallion but his hand was halted by what looked like black spider webs he was then hoisted up and yanked towards a rooftop. The blue maned stallion turned around in confusion after hearings some noise from behind. He then looked at the bottle in his hand before chucking it in the trashcan nearby. “I need stop drinking I’m starting to hear things.” Up on a rooftop the stallion fell on his back. He rubbed his head an looked behind him to only be met with two large white eyes staring at him. Stumbling to his feet the stallion turned around to look at the thing behind him. It stood two foot taller than him it was very large and bulky. It was all black except it’s large white jagged crescent like eyes and huge twisted grin that spread all the way along its alligator like muzzle with dozens of sharp teeth. A few other noticeable features were the hood that hung loosely over its head that had long spikes protruding from the back of and that went all the way down its back. It also had a long reptilian tail that swayed carelessly behind it. The creature stalked closer to him with strangely silent footsteps and its grin growing even wider. Thinking quickly the stallion grabbed the broken bottle he was carrying and threw it at him. Unsurprisingly the bottle shattered on contact the creature’s eyes narrowed as it got closer. It grabbed him and yanked him up to his eye level.The stallion noticed something while the creature’s body seemed slimy and organic it’s hands felt cold and metallic. “You don’t seem that appetizing if we had a choice we would just take an arm, but we aren’t in the mood to be picky so you’ll do for now.” It said opening it’s mouth. “Wait I can give you-“ The stallions was silenced by the creature chomping down on his head killing him instantly. The creature swallowed the hunk of fur and flesh in its mouth.It then spat out the cloth of the hood it bit off while carelessly tossing the corpse down to the ground below not caring if someone saw it. “Ugh. That tasted foul. We need to find something more apatizing then that let’s try somewhere else.” The creature sighed and began to move on to somewhere else. In Canterlot castle a tall black coated alicorn mare with a dark blue mane and tail sat in front of a large window staring at the starry night sky. she wore a form fitting black dress and a moon necklace around her neck. She just stood their and stare at the sky. She was broken from her thoughts by a knock at her door. Walking to her door she opened the door to see a guard there he bowed to her with his spear in one hand. “Princess Luna, Princess Celestia has requested your presence.” He said. She just nodded and teleported to where her sister was. “Dear sister what is the reason that you’ve requested our presence?” She asked appearing in the throne room which her sister sitting on her throne, Celestia was considerably taller than Luna. She wore a somewhat tight white dress and a gold necklace with a purple gem in the center. The sun Princess had a pure white coat with a pink, blue, green, and purple mane and tail. Her head rested on her fist and her tired cerulean eyes were drooped. “Remember that strange craft that was discovered a month ago. Well I had Twilight take a look at it and she was able to reverse engineer it to a near exact replica of what she assumes to be what it was before landing. She informed me that the craft seemed to be a container of sorts.” The sun princess stated. Luna took her seat next to her sister while processing the information. “Do you believe it’s related to the creature that has been suspected of terrorizing Ponyville as of late.” Luna asked. Celestia sat up and nodded. “Most likely, however, the craft seemed a tad to small.” She stated straightens her mane. “So what should we do?” Luna asked. “There’s nothing to worry about Twilight has informed me that her and the other elements will handle the creature.” She said with a tired smile. Luna sighed and looked out the window. “We guess but we have a feeling it won’t be that simple. We’ll shall take over for now you should get some sleep Tia.” Celestia gave her sister a thankful nod before teleporting to her room, and then collapsing on her bed. Next Day It was mid morning and Spike was relaxing on his bed with a black T-shirt and jeans on. He was just messing with his gauntlets. Even though the school didn’t outright say it to him he knew he was expelled or at least suspended for a very long duration of time. You’re not typically welcome back to school after you break a security guard’s arm plus yelling at your teacher and principal. It didn’t matter to him either way he was confident in his intelligence and his new friend that he’ll be fine. Suddenly , Venom’s head formed on his chest. “What’s up bud?” The teen drake asked sitting up placing his gauntlets to the side. ”Why do you insist we only eat thugs and lowlifes?” The symbiote asked. Spike just shrugged. “If we ate random civilians we definitely be in way more trouble than we are now from just simple fact that we killed someponies period, and while most of the population of the city hide their distaste for me rather poorly there are handful that are at least tolerable.” Spike explained. Venom just nodded before asking another question. ”What should we do today?” He asked sinking back into Spike’s body. Spike got off his b and threw on his purple hoodie and his black sneakers. He grabbed a pair of green headphones and a mp3 he ‘borrowed’ from a sleeping colt in school. “I guess we’ll walk around and see what’s happening around town. From our new found popularity it’s only a matter of time before we have some fun.” He said making his way out of the orphanage. Walking down the street while listening to music Spike ignored the looks ponies passed him. He sense someone follow him thanks to Venom. Deciding to act oblivious he walked to the park.He made his way there and took a seat on a somewhat secluded bench. He felt whoever was following him approaching from behind. Once he thought they were close enough he swung his arm back and grabbed the collar of the pony behind him he pulled them over his shoulder and threw them on the ground. The pony following him turned out to be a teen filly with a orange coat and a short dark purple mane and tail. She wore a dark hoodie with black basketball shorts and white sneakers. Spike just stared blankly at her “Scootaloo why are you following me?” He said annoyed. Scootaloo stood up and dusted herself off while giving Spike an annoyed glare. “Me and my friends were trying to get our cutie marks so we joined the school newspaper, and I was assigned to find out what happened to the ‘Dragon Freak’ that flipped out on the princess and the principal. So?” She said taking out a notepad and pencil while taking a seat beside him. “Tell me what happened.” Inastead of responding Spike stood up and walked away. “Hey get back here!” Scootaloo shouted after him. The teen drake ignored the Pegasus and continued on his way. Later that night Spike was just relaxing on a rooftop looking up at the stars with his Venom suit on. He was having a conversation with him in his head just talking about the past more specifically Venom’s. Suddenly, Venom shouted for him move, not giving it a second thought Spike rolled to the side and leapt up to his feet. He saw a white sneaker landing right where his head was. He saw a short cyan coated pegasus mare standing where he was previously laying. She had short scruffy rainbow mane and tail she wore a dark blue track suit and white sneakers. She had her arms crossed over her chest while glaring at him with her scarlet eyes. “Hey! We were laying there!” They exclaimed in annoyance. Rainbow Dash just glared even harder. “Your the guy that has been causing trouble around town.” She growled. They just grinned wider. ”Oh, do we have a fan.” They chuckled mockingly. The mare just scoffed. “As if!” She sneered. “Oh, then what do you want fro us?” They asked narrowing their eyes. “Egghead wanted me to see if I could find the bastard that’s been eating ponies.” She scoffed. ”Well here we are. What now you’re gonna glare us to death?” They snickered. “No, she wants me to bring you in.” She said. “Eh, sorry but you know how it is. Ponies to taste and idiots to mess with.” They laughed backflipping off the roof. Rainbow Dash groaned and took off after them. Venom swung from building to building. They landed on a rooftop and began to run at breakneck speeds. Soon Rainbow Dash was on their right. She seemed somewhat impressed but not by much. Grinning wider they inhaled some air and blowing out a small stream of green fire with small traces of purple. Startled the mare pulled back avoiding the flames. Taking advantage of her confused state the symbiotic duo spun around and grabbed her with their webs. They quickly yanked her towards them and wrapped her up in black webs. Dropping down into a alley they stuck her to a wall upside down. “Hehehe, you should’ve just back off. You smell sweet, but lucky for you we’re not hungry. The webs should dissolve in a few minutes.” They snickered. ”Catch you later!” They laughed leaping away. “Hey get back here!!” She yelled after him. Unfortunately, the unknown duo were far gone.