//------------------------------// // Vision of the Future // Story: From Order to Chaos // by Neoandermcd //------------------------------// War. War never changes. The once beautiful fields that were full of life and color were now stained with the blood of the fallen lives of friend and foe. An endless battle where neither side gave way, never faltering, in this war for survival. Ponies, Diamond dogs, Dragons, Griffins, Bast, and many other creatures working together to fight this common foe instead of amongst themselves. They fight with purpose, a reason. Each and everyone fighting for their own be it for themselves, loved ones, or for the fate of the world. They fight. And to think this wouldn’t have happened or not happened, but would have been a one sided battle, if it wasn’t for the spark that started this all. The Chess Games. A seeming less random tournament started by Discord, lord of Chaos and Disharmony, if he hadn’t brought that one human over none of the other gods and goddess would have even considered to do the same. It begs the question if Discord foresaw this inevitable outcome or if he was doing it to bring about a new era. Too long have the pony kind lived in a ‘Utopia’ world only for others to suffer. Too long have the Griffin and Diamond Dogs being slaves to not only themselves, but to the Dragon as well. Too long have the Bast lived independently instead of under one banner. And this endeavor of harmony can be thanks to the very pieces of this chess game themselves. If not for each and every one of them doing what they did this battle would have been over in a matter of seconds.  It is sad yet beautiful. Beautiful that all these being can but their differences aside to fight a common enemy, yet sad that the only time this can happen is in war. And like we all know, war never changes. Far above the battlefield sat a lone rainbow colored cloud and sitting on that particular cloud was a familiar Draconequus. He sat there with an analytical yet bored look on his face as he watched the battle rage on. While doing so he was silently singing a song: (Blue is Drake, red is Derange, and green is both) They Fall in line, One at a time, Ready to play. He sang as soldier on the battlefield grouped together and charged towards the enemy. In the background, though not visible, came a familiar yet a highly disliked voice: Time 33 seconds Loud explosions rang out not even a second after the group of soldier left and were now reduced to nothing. Time 37 seconds Up above the skies cruiser of enormous size turned to face their foes and let loose a barrage of pure magic. Time 43 seconds Only too then be blindsided by another ship on the enemy side. The cruiser slowly falling towards the planet. Then both voices sang as one, their voice meshing over one another as they sang in unison: Fire your gun, it’s time to run, blow me away Another loud explosion could be heard in the distance. Time 52 seconds A crater in the distance could be seen as the cloud of dust slowly started to dissipate. Time 57 seconds In the crater of dead bodies, both of friend and foe, figures could be seen getting up. One particular one was just a normal griffon as he walked over towards a diamond dog that was having trouble getting up. They locked eyes for a second, but to them it was years. The griffon had a look of pain, suffering, rage, and a sense of glee to see the dog incapacitated. It would be simple just to kill the dog and act as if it was their enemy who had done him in. Which is why the dog feared the griffon before him yet was also not afraid to accept his fate for he and his kind brought this upon themselves. The griffon hand shot out causing the dog to flinch and shut his eyes waiting for the inevitable finishing blow. After a minute of waiting the dog dared a glance. Only to be surprise to see the griffon holding out his claw ready to help him up while giving the dog a playful smirk. Though it took much longer than necessary for the dog to respond he did respond back with his own smirk as he was hoisted up. The rest of the group started to gather about reforming their number and then headed off to fight once more. Only the strongest will survive Lead me to heaven when we die I am the shadow on the wall I’ll be the one to save us all- Back above the battlefield the Draconequus stopped his singing, though the song continued its course, as a figure appeared behind him. “Sadly fitting isn’t it?” He said not turning around to greet his guest. “Yes, yes it is.” Came the voice of a grayish Alicorn. “It’s good to see you again regardless of the situation.” Faust said as she laid down next to him though he didn’t even give her a glance. After a couple minutes past the Draconequus asked without looking at her “Faust, why are you here? And what do you want?” “To know what you are doing.” She responded “It’s not good to keep the other waiting especially when they could use a hand.” “You act as if I care about this battle. That I care about the outcome of this war.” He responded back his voice cold and heartless. “But don’t you?” She asked with a motherly tone. “Honestly? This very battle is pointless. It is nothing more than a battle of attrition. For every soldier they lose two more take its place, but every soldier we lose that’s just one more towards their victory. It’s rather sad really to see these guys fighting with everything they got only to know in the end we’re just going to lose. The only, and I say this loosely, chance of victory would be to find the head honcho and take him out, but that doesn’t guarantee that will end this war.” He said his tone never changing and continued. “Beside even if we did win somehow the second this war is over and people have licked their wounds who’s to say we won’t go back to fighting amongst ourselves once again. All intelligent creatures are like that, fighting over the most pointless of things when instead we could be just bettering one another and paving a road for a better future.” “So you will just let your fellow allies perish just because it is a pointless battle?” She asked her tone never changing. “We all die eventually.” He said with a shrug. “Some sooner than others.” “…So that is your response, hmm?” She asked. “Yeah, it is.” He said as he slowly got up and made his way towards the edge. “Where are you going?” She asked. “To get my ass out there and help.” He said with a casual shrug. “But you just said that this battle was pointless.” She said confused. “Yeah that is the case, but people are relying on me to help. And though it may be true that this war is pointless that doesn’t make it hopeless. There is still a chance, slim as it may be, that we can win this and change the world for the better. No more slavery, no more discrimination, no more unnecessary violence just peace and harmony. A fool’s dream to be sure because we both know that will never happen, but I’d rather die trying than not trying at all. And I have you to thank.” He said and held out his hand. She brought her hoof to him and both shook. “If it wasn’t for you bringing me here, letting me experience the things I’ve seen and done, I’d still be the sad little man who gave up on the world and would have let everyone down…though I’m still ticked off that you kept me in the dark most of the time.” He said as they both released one another appendage. “Rules are rules and even I’m not allowed to break them.” She said in a motherly tone. “Heh, rules, right.” He said sarcastically and turned to face her. “Well I’m off.” He said leaning backwards and letting gravity take its course. “Just when I think I understand you, you change your views so randomly it is hard to keep up, but there is one trait I will always know: it is that no matter what you will always help someone in need regardless of the situation or the odds. And good luck my future son in law.” She said with a smile and vanished from thin air. A few minutes later a large crash could be heard at the heart of enemy forces. Standing in the center of the large crater the Draconequus stood up and cracked his knuckles. Surround in mere seconds he just laughed a mad laugh. “Derange is the care package ready?” He asked, the enemies blindly charging towards him. “Hell yeah it is!” A familiar voice shouted a second later a red laser dot appeared above Drake. “Firing the C.O.F.C (Chaotic Orbital Friendship Cannon)!” He yelled and not a moment too soon as the enemy was just about to converge on top of him. A bright red beam of pure chaotic energy came raining down from the heavens, hitting directly where Drake stood, and causing a massive blast radius to consume a few hundred miles. When the dust and smoke cleared up it revealed the once dead lands as a field of life once more. Trees, bushes, flowers, and rivers that were once dead now flourished with life. Soldiers that were caught in the blast radius were cured of wound or alignments and felt reinvigorated. And standing there in the heart of the very blast was Drake no harm even done to him “ETA?” He asked to no one in particular as he turned to face the incoming horde, the soldier nearby forming up behind him. “Two minutes.” Derange responded. “Here’s Dracky~” He said with a smirk,while snapping his neck and slowly making his way towards the enemy, varies soldiers right on his tail. At first it was a slow jog, then a light run, and finally it turned into a full blown charge. Just as both armies were about to clash Drake roared at the top of his lungs, “You think you have won, you think all is well, but kiss my ass the Prince of Madness is here to stay! Also I suck at rhyming!” “DYNAMIC ENTRY!” He cried out as he dove feet first towards his foes.