//------------------------------// // Welcome to Bad Company. // Story: Bad Company: Royal Guard // by Master-Chief //------------------------------// The castle had a eerie silence in the mid-afternoon sun. The sun's rays peeped through the colorful stained glass that lined each side of the castle's long and pearly white hallways. Only a select few ponies such as maids or servants cleaned or walked down this hallway. First Lieutenant Thunder hoof strode down this exact hall way and didnt make any facial or eye contact with the castle staff. His snow white armor shined from the sun's magnificant rays, as well did the gold embrodery. He came to a halt at the end of the hallway. Currently he was inbetween the throne room's large wooden doors and an intersection. He checked left and right to make sure the coast was clear. He briskly strode across the floor and leaned up against the marble walls. He scanned the area once more to make sure he was in the clear. Thunder Hoof back away from the wall and knocked on the wall twice with his hoof. A small section of the wall developed in a light blue auroa, and the door slid back. Another gaurd pony stood stiff as a board while he saluted Thunder Hoof. Thunder Hoof rolled in before implying to Staff sergeant Rolling Rock. "Hey staff sergeant can you please read what the plaque says?" Thunder Hoof said in an annoyed tone. Rolling rock dropped his hoof and directed his eye's and attention to the plaque that hung over the conceled entrance door. "Do not salute Thunder Hoof when in his presence at this fine establishment, only outside may you salute the Lieutenant or in the presence of other officers," Rolling Rock stated and shook his head. "Sorry boss." "Yeah just dont screw up again alright." Thunder Hoof said pouring himself a mug of whisky. The multitude of colors filled the room, dim yellow lights, some green and some red here and there. This hideout could be described as a club, the only exception was that there wasnt any mares on a pole in the center of the room. Sprickket came out of the restroom and gave a sigh of sweet relief. "Oh hey boss, whats up?" asked Sprickket. "Not much, except for a new member who will be here momentarily and thats just about it." "That so boss?" both Rolling Rock and Sprickket asked. "Sure is." Thunder chuckled and took anther swig from the beverage he was enjoying. Both Sprickket and Rolling Rock high hoofed each other and Sprickket gave out his own personal little cheer. "Hell bucking yes!" Golden Blade rummaged through his bag making sure he had everything. "Pictures check, saber check, armor and helmet check. Alright I think I'm ready to- wait a second," Golden Blade said dropping his bag. "Almost forgot these baby's." He picked up a small hoof held device and tossed it into his bag. He stretched his wings and picked up the bag once more and made his way out of the barracks. "Alright faceing directly infront of throne room doors and it should be to my left." Golden Blade said aloud as he stared to his left. Nothing but a white marble wall met his gaze. "Theres nothing there though." He said with clear annoynce in his voice. As if some pony had been watching and listening to him, a door slid open. A pony wearing a navy blue beenie motioned for him to come in. Golden Blade did as he was instructed and entered the secret room. The door closed behind him and he was met by a quick punch to his chest. Golden Blade looked from where he had been hit then to the pony whom had hit him. "Glad to meet you, the names Sprickkets!" Golden Blade looked down at the ponies' gesture and shook it firmly. Another pony trotted up to Golden Blade. "Pleasure to meet you Private Blade. The names Rolling Rock," Golden Blade shook Rolling Rock's hoof. "And this here is Thunder Hoof, our company leader. "Make sure he reads the plaque." Thunder said as he was taking a drink from his thirdd cup of the whisky. "What plaque?" Golden Blade asked. Sprickkets pointed towards the door and Golden Blade followed turning his body around. He read the plaque silently and returned his attention back to the group. "If I may ask where is the barracks?" Thunder spoke next. "Back door leads to the bunks, just set your stuff down on a bunk that hasnt been taken yet. You'll know." Golden Blade nodded his head and walked towards the back and opened another door that lead to the barracks of Bad Company. Imeadietly he found a clean and pressed bunk. he placed his bag down on it and headed back into the room. The rest of them were talking about something, but it wasnt long before he figured out what it was. "Hey come on boss, the worst she could say is no." Sprickket said while nudging Thunder. "Yeah seriously boss, I know you can do it on hearts and hooves day. Leave her a note or something." Rolling Rock chimed in. "Alright, alright. Enough I'll do it." He said with a frown spreading across his face. "YES!" They said and returned back to the lounge chairs that were in the room. Golden Blade sat down in one and got himself situated. It wasnt before long that a scroll poofed in mid air infront of Thunder Hoof. "Men, grab you're gear we're going to see the princess!" Thunder yelled as the rest of them ran into the barracks and came out again adorned in their respective golden armor.