//------------------------------// // Chapter 37 — Airship // Story: Dictators Of Ponyville // by Dragon-In-Black //------------------------------// Scootaloo watched with glee as the missile flew up with high speed in the direction of Canterlot. Now was the time, the time to show Equestria who is the true leader of Equestria. Her mouth twitched into a grin which showed her upper and lower teeth, her sunglasses did so the fumes and fire didn’t hurt her eyes which she had been given by one of the scientists. The others inside of the chamber looked at the missile. Most of them didn’t want to do it, but because Scootaloo had promised them paradise, they felt as though they had no choice. Most of them couldn’t go back to their former kingdoms because of different crimes and Badlands wasn’t exactly a hospital, especially not now when the Storm King has no doubt created stronger holds around their former criminal home. Supreme Leader Scootaloo was the only creature that offered them a home, and if this was what they needed to do to get it then so be it. Some of the other scientists and generals looked on in regret at what they had done, but it was too late, they had now started a war with Equestria. The Democratics Creatures Republic Of Ponyville was at war with the Kingdom Of Equestria. The orange-coated pegasus smiled widely when she heard the resounding “BOOM” echo throughout the country, proud of her accomplishment. However, that smile quickly disappeared when she heard something from the sky. She squinted her eyes to see what it was. She strained her ears to hear it better, from what she could make out, it sounded like something large was falling towards the ground. To Scootaloo’s horror, she saw an airship which was burning that was hastily making its way to the ground. It wasn’t the fact she hit the airship that terrified her, no, it was because the airship had the same symbol Storm King uses. She had just taken down a Storm King airship... she had just taken down a Storm King airship! Slowly, a maniacal grin made its way to her lips that stretched from ear to ear. She couldn’t hold it back any longer. She burst out in laughter, swaying from the left to the right as if she had too much cider. The others looked at Scootaloo in horror, also being witnesses of the airship. Many, if not all, of the creatures there, recognised the Storm King symbol. “MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!” Scootaloo’s laughter echoed throughout the large chamber where the former missile had resided. “Look at that ladies and gentle creatures! We have taken down a Storm King airship!” Many of the creatures started sweating bullets. However, Scootaloo abruptly stopped laughing and had a look of fury on her face. “WHY WAS THERE A STORM KING AIRSHIP OVER OUR GLORIOUS COUNTRY!!!???” Every creature there stood with straight backs. The generals felt the piercing look that Supreme Leader Scootaloo was giving them. It was their job to make sure no enemies flew over their nation. Scootaloo’s eyes were twitching dangerously. “You were planning on betraying me weren’t you?!” She concluded without thinking it over. “You were planning on selling me over to the Storm King in hopes of getting me out of the picture, didn’t you?!” The generals didn’t flinch. They did their best to stand proud like she had trained them to do. However, today, their silence wouldn’t cut it, and judging by the look Scootaloo was giving them, it would be a miracle if they came out of this alive. Scootaloo was on the brink of insanity, she felt her brain almost fry itself from her anger and stress. Hastily, she pulled forth a baseball bat and attacked a random general. The only thing she saw was that the general was a dragon. The Supreme Leader of the greatest country of all time continued to beat the dragon until she was satisfied and didn’t feel as stressed but that came back in a matter of seconds after they heard loud screaming for help. “SOLDIERS!!” Scootaloo bellowed throughout the building so loud, the creatures there would swear for decades that the building shook. “WE ARE AT WAR, WE WILL WIN BECAUSE I AM BY YOUR SIDE, I AM THE GREATEST SUPREME LEADER TO HAVE EVER GRACED ANY GALAXY. KILL EVERY CREATURE THAT DOES NOT CARRY OUR COUNTRY’S FLAG!!” The soldiers saluted and nodded before running towards the closest armoury and making their way to the cars so they could fight for the country that showed nothing but love and prosperity. Scootaloo watched on while feeling nothing but pure hatred for what the ponies of Ponyville had done to her and her friends. Maybe she hadn’t punished them hard enough? Slowly, a grin started to grace her lips. Maybe she should start building mass graves? She could make a few ponies... “disappear” while the war continues. Scootaloo knew that the war would only last about... two weeks considering her army was the greatest the Equus planet had ever witnessed. Suddenly, she heard the sounds of hoof steps running towards her. Sighing, she turned around to face whoever it was. She should have been shocked, maybe even angry, but she didn’t feel anything when she saw Princess Luna and her fellow Supreme Leaders running towards her along with a Griffin. “Well, well, well, it seems you two have decided to betray Ponyville,” Scootaloo robotically spoke which made Sweetie Belle and Applebloom wince at her tone. “And you brought an enemy and traitor, what a wonderful day.” “You are the traitor Miss Scootaloo,” Luna spoke with fury. Scootaloo quirked a brow, clearly unimpressed. “Oh really?” She mocked. “How am I the traitor? I have done nothing other than guide my subjects into the greatness that they deserve. I have done everything in my power to make sure everything in the country is perfect. There is no form of corruption anywhere since corruption only ruins lives. Canterlot is a great example,” Scootaloo muttered with bitterness. “You dare utter Equestria’s capital when you blew it up!?” Luna shouted loud enough to make the chamber shake. The creatures she had come with shook in fear, including Sweetie Belle. Scootaloo rolled her eyes at the Princess. “I didn’t blow up Canterlot,” Luna looked at the filly furiously. She couldn’t believe the audacity the orange-coated pegasus had. Every creature around them heard the loud explosions, and it was clear as day that the filly had indeed blown up Canterlot. “We heard the explosion, filly, so do not lie to me again!” Luna spoke with authority. Seeing that the Princess would not listen, Scootaloo turned away from the mare and began to walk over to a small station with a series of buttons and pressed one of them. Suddenly, a sharp shrill of a microphone echoed throughout the underground base. She felt the eyes of her two former friends and the Princess of the Night and grinned to herself which quickly disappeared. “Soldiers of the Democratics Creatures Republic Of Ponyville, I have a very important message to give. Earlier today, I launched the missile to destroy our mortal enemies in Canterlot. Everything was going well, I had given orders to one of the soldiers to turn off the dome that sealed our great country, and the weather was wonderful. However, when we launched it made contact with an airship that did not belong to us. It was our other enemies. “The Storm King had an airship flying overhead. That is a declaration of war. Because of this, we will have no choice but to capture the ones on the ship which is why I shall be sending troops to capture these terrorists for their crimes against the state. That is all ”May the Crusaders Light, shine upon you all!” Scootaloo finished her speech, shocking her former friends with what they'd just learned. However, Princess Luna wasn’t easily convinced. “Why are you lying to your servants?” She asked with a little anger. “Why can’t you admit that the missile simply exploded?” Princess Luna just didn’t want to believe anything the filly was saying anymore. If what the filly said was true, then she would have to team up with a villain, something she did not want to do again. Scootaloo quirked a brow at her. “What makes you say that? You heard the explosion just like every creature else, I have no reason to lie about something like this. I have nothing to gain through it.” Suddenly, there was a strange sound coming from the outer pocket of Scootaloo’s uniform. She pulled out a strange device and pressed a button. “Commander Capper, what is it?” She didn’t notice the look on Princess Luna’s face which had paled. “Supreme Leader, we are on our way to capture the terrorists, where shall I take them afterwards?” “Bring them to the base and put them inside a cell. I can interrogate them later,” Scootaloo replied while glancing at her unwanted guests who stared at her with frowns. “Understood, Supreme Leader!” With that, the connection was cut and Scootaloo was left with the unwanted guests and soldiers running around the base who were arming themselves to protect their leaders and country. Scootaloo gave them a sadistic smile. “PEACE THROUGH TYRANNY!!!”