//------------------------------// // A reluctant agreement // Story: Equestria Girls: Symbol Of Undying Love // by vortex123 //------------------------------// “I don’t understand, why can’t we penetrate your mind!?” Rosary asked, glaring down what she viewed as trash; a sentiment and action Unity returned. “Well, since we can’t look in your head, I guess we’ll just have to…” Dream trails off. ‘If we take her to the guard, it won’t end well for us.’ ’Y朒rii rællllae 'i aeddaessekxllr dyi rœaerit aell'eivae'ei, vyxssy naiaellu 'ei朒momo 'i thaessxllr dyi qrixllssiuu. Wy'ei llæd yae'i ’Unity’ yimoq?’ I hear the voice suggest. ”Well, it’s not like I have any better ideas.” I muttered. "How about this, you help us in something, and we don't turn you over to the guard for carrying an unregistered weapon." "Do I look stupid to you?" Unity sneered. "I can't speak for her, but you most certainly do to me." Rosary said with a glare, causing Dream to sigh (and inwardly chuckle). "As you've already stated." Unity says with an eye roll. "As I was saying. You won't turn me to the guard." Unity said with a grin. 'You still rely on guards? Wherever I am, it must be pretty primitive, unless the guard in this realm are like the ones from the Citadel of Mages. If that's the case, I should tread carefully.' I think, repressing a shiver. "Oh? And why's that?" Dream asked, mentally cursing. "Because if you do, I'll rat you out faster then a brown noser can plant their lips on their superiors' butts." Unity says with a grin. "Or did you forget that your pet assaulted me, and then kidnapped me?" "We could always-." Rosary was cut off by Unity. "Kill me?" Unity asked. Rosary nods, annoyed at being interrupted. "Sorry, but that's also a no go." "Huh?" Dream asked in confusion. "I could see it." Unity said, turning to Dream. "When you mentioned having my help, I saw the desperation. Whatever it is that you need help with, you don't have much time. And seeing as how you've spent so long trying to get something useful from me, you aren't prepared to do whatever it is you need to do." She stopped for a moment, remembering what she saw. "Or you do have the means to do so, but can't bring yourself to use it." She finished, causing Dream to flinch. "…" "…" "Though there's no reason to go the threatening route." Unity stated, taking their silence as a sign to continue. "We could just establish a mutually beneficial deal.” With their interest peaked, the two listened intently. ”This had better work, bug.” Rosary glares. “Don’t worry, you freak of nature, it’ll work just fine. Unlike you abominations of God, I can be trusted to keep my word.” Unity says with a huff. “Girls, please!” Dream groaned. “I know we started off on the wrong hoof, but can’t we just put that behind us? Who knows, we might even be able to form a nice friendship.” “Pff.” Unity brushes off. ”Master please, this insolent fool is undeserving of your kindness.” Rosary says with a frown, which turns into a scowl with Unity’s next comment. “Dang Dream, I’m impressed. Most creatures would get uncomfortable with someone gluing their lips to their butts in public for so long, but you seem to be doing just fine. Really shows who wears the pants in your relationship.” Unity says. “Why not just cut the crap, and have her call you ‘mistress’? Since she wants to be so open about it.” “Ah, I see now.” Rosary chuckles. “You’re among those childish enough to think that just because you talk down to others, you’re better than them. Well news flash, child, the world doesn’t work that way. You’re just as insignificant as those you look down on, if not more so.” “Hello pot, I’m kettle.” Unity said with an eye roll. “Girls!” Dream nearly shouts. ”Apologies.” Rosary said with a bow. “Alright alright, we’ll stop.” Unity says, moving her front hooves in a “calm down” gesture. “So did you place them in the places I requested?” “I did, though it’d have been easier if you had just used your magic.” Dream huffs. “NEVER!” Unity seethes, stomping a hoof in anger, then tosses her a remote. "Just push the button when you're ready. As a reminder, this is only a magic dampener, and it'll only last an hour. After that, we're dead if we're still around. So I suggest making every second count." Then gives them special wrist bands modified to fit hooves, and repel the dome's affects, among other things. "These will make you immuned to the affects." The two put the bands on after seeing Unity do so. "Alright." Dream said, nervousness clear in her voice. Before she could second guess herself, she pressed the button. A second later, the dozens of devices wirelessly connected to the remote activated, generating a giant white dome. After a few seconds, the dome completely covers the castle, and even the castle bridge. … "I mean no disrespect master (though a don't care how the child feels about it), but are you both sure about this?" Rosary asked the two, having just knocked out another guard. "Sunshine-" "Sunset!"" Rosary interrupted. "Whatever." Unity brushes Rosary off before continuing. "The girl was last seen in the castle, your master said that her 'highness' has a number of otherworldly artifacts, and I came out of a mirror when I got here. Add that to the fact that, according to you, this world fractured from another. I'd say your kid probably found out about it, and decided to go to one of the other fractured worlds." "We don't have all the details, but yes. As far as we know, this world used to be connected to another. Though we can't get the exact story of what actually happened, because no creature is old enough to have been there when it happened. And unless we find some creature who is, we'll never know." Dream says with a frown, putting a guard in a sleeper hold. Thanks to the dome, the magic in the area was severely dampened. And because the guard didn't have time to prepare themselves, the sudden energy loss had made them exhausted, to the point where they couldn't even hold a spear. Unfortunately for Rosary, since Sunset had spent so long all over the castle, her scent was all over the place. So she had to rely on Unity to guide them, which hurt her pride greatly. 'Just deal with it for now; all that matters is finding Sunset, and helping our master.' Lily said, once again acting as the voice of reason. Rosary nods, already aware of this, but grateful for the reminder anyway. … "And here we are." Unity says, opening a door. And sure enough, on the other side of the room, stood a mirror oozing with magic. "Well…I guess this is it." Dream says, before looking at Rosary with a determined look. "Let's not waste any time." Manny’s POV My sharp breaths were the only thing that broke the silence of the staircase, having turned back to my normal form, and running on pure adrenaline. And after a few seconds, I made it on the rooftop. "Aww what's the matter? The big bad man can't handle one little girl?" I heard Sunset taunt, though it sounded kinda off. Though that doesn't matter right now. What does matter, is the fact that she was close on the ground, and she's fighting- "Keep talking, but that's gonna make your punishment all the more painful!" I heard some dude say. -She's fighting the prick who kidnapped her. Without a word, I raced to the ladder leading down. When I touched the ground, I could only stare in shock and confusion. There were two Sunsets, the guy who took her, and his buddies. The buddies lead on the ground, unconscious and bleeding from the many slashes on their bodies, though something told me that it wasn't lethal. Next to them was one of the Sunsets. She seemed to be relatively fine; only sporting a bruise on her shoulder and cheek. Hopefully I can get my magic to work, and heal that. After that was the prick himself, he unfortunately looked fine, not a scratch on him. He even looked mildly agitated. And finally, the other Sunset. She surprisingly (like the prick) didn't have a scratch on her, though she did look a little exhausted. For some reason, I couldn't shake the feeling of dread when I looked at her, like she'd stab me the first chance she got. And considering how much damage the other Sunset did to me, I'd rather not try my luck with her. "Manny?" The Sunset near the unconscious bodies called, drawing my attention. "Sorry I'm late." I apologize as I jog to her. "Watch out!" I heard the other Sunset yell. Duck! I quickly do so, and not a moment to soon, as a knife flys over my head. I quickly look to the culprit, only to see the prick glaring daggers at me. "I don't suppose you'd be willing to talk this out, would you?" I asked with a nervous chuckle.