//------------------------------// // Chapter 19: Or Not! // Story: Das Insanity Train // by Survivor98 //------------------------------// "Where are we going?" asked Luna as the three Elites navigated their way through Canterlot Castle. "We are taking you to Ponyville. I believe you have already met the four humans" said the Arbiter. "Yes we have met the boys. They have been here for about two weeks" said Celestia trying to keep a straight head. "Why are we going to Ponyville?" asked Cadence who was terrified. "We seen two of the humans fighting the Brutes in the center of the town. We believe they will fortify that position or somewhere else in the town" said the Arbiter as he looked around a corner. "Oh no. Those creatures are in Ponyville?" asked Cadence. "Yes. We must go quickly the Brutes have deployed a Scarab to the forest around the town. If it gets close enough it will crush the town in seconds" said the Arbiter as the group rounded a corner which led to a massive balcony. On the balcony was a strange purple object. "Quick into the Phantom!". "Wait. We have scarab beetles in Equestria but none big enough to destroy a town" said Celestia shocked. The four rulers were placed under the Phantom and suddenly lifted into it's under side by a strange pale green light. The two other Elites went into the cockpit and closed the door behind them. The Arbiter stood in front of the rulers and crouched down slightly. "The Scarab the Brutes have is not an insect it weighs almost four thousand tons and can melt through almost four feet of concrete" said the Arbiter. "Why are these.....Brutes doing this?" asked Cadence shocked. "They have been lost looking for a purpose for several months. Apparently you have done something to anger them" said the Arbiter with a low growl. (Meanwhile in Ponyville) "At ease Chief. It feels weird to hear you call me sir" said Artemus as he gave Master Chief a salute which he returned. "Well looks like they've stopped comin-" Magnus was cut off as the sound of loud thumping and trees snapping echoed through the air. "Aww for fuck sake Magnus!" shouted Seragus. "You just had to open you're mouth didn't you!?". "Fuck you!" shouted Magnus turning his attention towards the thumping in the distance. "Seragus. Go to the library and keep everyone safe" said Artemus. "Right" said Seragus before running off in the direction of the library. Suddenly the sound of a phantom touching down signaled everyone to turn around. The Arbiter stepped off of the phantom followed by two other elites. "The brutes have a scarab incoming" said the Arbiter as he held his plasma rifle in one hand and his energy sword in the other. "We brought the four princesses here too". "Why did you bring them here?" asked Artemus curiously. "Surely they would be safer in the castle. "True. However. The brutes will direct all the firepower from the super carrier to the castle in an attempt to kill the princesses" said the Arbiter. "Oh yeah. The black one with the holes.....she's a queen" said Viagol. "Whats the plan?" asked the Chief. "Well......we get to the back of the scarab and blow it to fuck. Sound good?" asked Artemus with a grin. "We're with you humans" said the Arbiter as the other elites roared. "Ready and able" said the Chief shouldering his assault rifle. "Fuckin moan then!" shouted Magnus and Viagol. (Meanwhile at the library) "Oh Twilight! Open the fuckin.....shield?" shouted Seragus. The shield vanished and Seragus opened the door. He crouched slightly to get in and shut the door behind him. In the library were all the residents of Ponyville. They looked fairly unfazed by the whole ordeal and were sitting in small groups talking among themselves. Seragus was about to shout for Twilight when a minty green blur shot into him knocking him to the floor. "Hellooooooo.......I'm Lyra Heartstring. Nice to meet you huuuuuummmmmmaaaaannnnnnn" sang Lyra as she fiddled with Seragus' gloved hand. "Well......nice to meet you too darlin. I'm Seragus" said Seragus as he placed Lyra on the floor in front of him. She had a terrifying grin plastered across her face which made Seragus shiver. "Lyra don't be rude" said a cream colored earth pony with a candy cutie mark. "I'm sorry for Lyra. It's just she's believed the legends of the humans ever since she was a filly. I'm Bon Bon". "Well it's fine Bon Bon. I'm Seragus" said Seragus extending his hand to shake her hoof. "HANDS!" shouted Lyra latching onto Seragus' hand causing his hand and wrist to shatter. "GAH! FUCK!" roared Seragus throwing Lyra to the floor and cradling his destroyed fore arm. "Oh my goodness are you alright!?" shouted Twilight as her, the rest of the Elements, Celestia, Luna, Cadence, Chrysalis and Spike ran over to where Seragus was sitting on the floor. "No! My fuckin arms fuckin wrecked. PISS SHIT BASTARD CUNT!" screamed Seragus in pain. Everypony gasped at the language that was used. Many parents covered their children's ears. "Do you have to use suck foul language?" asked Celestia shocked. "You try getting you're hoof crushed by that lassie and try not swearing. Geez!" shouted Seragus as he tryed to move his wrist only to hear a sound similar to egg shells being smashed by a hammer. "Don't worry Seragus. I have a new spell I've been itching to try out on broken bones" said Twilight with a confident smile. "Fine. Do it. But I swear to fu......God if it turns my arm into something weird I'll blow up this whole building" said Seragus seriously. Twilight's horn began to glow. She had strained look on her face and was sweating slightly. Seragus' arm was enveloped in a purple aura just like her horn and a loud cracking sound was heard. Seragus moved his wrist and smiled. "Nice work darlin. That feel quality" said Seragus picking Twilight up laughing. Twilight blushed and giggled. "Thank you Seragus but it was nothing. Really". "Ha! She's so modest I love it!" shouted Seragus before a loud thumping sound shook the library into silence. "The fuck was that?". Everypony ran to the Library windows to see a giant purple bug tearing through the Everfree Forest. "Oh fuck my ass!" shouted Seragus. "Everyone under a table or on the floor n now!". "What is that thing?" asked Rainbow. "It's a scarab. It's very very bad for Ponyville" said Seragus as he brought out his quad barreled shotgun and knelt on the floor. "Look. How strong are those shields you make Twilight?" asked Seragus. "I don't know. OK I guess. They'll stop most types of magic" said Twilight nervously. "How hard can that thing hit?". "OK I'll give you the short version. That scarab's cannon can melt through four feet of concrete and is indestructible compared to the weapons we have" said Seragus with a sigh. "Wait. I have an idea. How about every unicorn or alicorn who is able to, put up a shield. Will that increase the strength?" "Oh yes. The combined magic power of the princesses and Chrysalis would be very powerful. But every unicorn in this building would be incredible" said Twilight slightly shocked at the thought. "Well do it then" said Seragus. All the unicorns and alicorns in the room lit their horns up and cast a spell round the library. "How long can you keep that up?" asked Seragus. "A while" said Twilight. "Why are you saying it like that?" asked Seragus. "What do you mean?" "You're putting so much emphasis on the 'h'". (Meanwhile in Ponyville town square) "Wreck the fucker!" shouted Artemus as he fired the warthog chain gun at the scarab's legs causing an alarm to sound and the sacarab to slowly lower towards the ground. The Chief ran up the scarabs ramp and took cover behind a wall inside while shooting at the brutes, grunts and jackals that were on board. The Arbiter and Rtas were close behind him and also took cover behind the wall. Artemus ran up the ramp past the spartan and elites and punched a brute captain in the face causing it's head to explode. The group began fighting up the ramp onto the scarab's main deck and around the edges. Artemus turned to face the large glowing blue orb that powered the scarab. "Heh. Always wanted to do this" said Artemus with a grin. "FALCON PUNCH!" shouted Artemus before slamming his fist as hard as he could into the orb causing it to explode. The scarab began to shake slightly and an alarm sounded as small explosions erupted all over the scarab's hull. The Chief, the Arbiter and Rtas ran down the scarab's main loading ramp and took cover behind the barricade. "Wait. Where's Artemus?" asked the Chief. "I assumed you had him spartan" said the Arbiter before looking at the scarab. "LADS! MY FUCKIN ARMS STUCK IN THE HULL! I PUNCHED IT WAY TO HARD!" shouted Artemus before the loud whirring sound could be heard. "FUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuccccccccckkkkkkkkkkk!" shouted Artemus as the scarab exploded sending him flying across the sky towards......the library. "What are you talking about!?" shouted Twilight. "I'm just saying that you're putting to much emphas-" Seragus was interrupted by Artemus crashing through the library wall and into him at bullet speed, sending him flying into the wall with a loud thud. Everypony gasped and went to see if they were OK. "Aww ma heed!" shouted Artemus as he rubbed his temples. "I think I have internal bleeding" said Seragus as he fell out of the wall leaving a dent of himself in it. "Why is this happening now? I mean. This kind of thing never happens usually. Why is all this happening now?" asked Chrysalis completely shocked. "Let's just get Seragus to a hospital" said Fluttershy worriedly. "I think he's broke almost all his bones". "Score! Hey Seragus you owe me five hundred quid!" shouted Artemus as he looked over Seragus' fairly mangled body. "What are you talking about?" asked Fluttershy. "Me and Seragus have had a bet on for the past seven hundred and fifty seven years that I couldn't break every bone in something's body in one strike. And guess what I just done!" shouted Artemus as he grabbed Celestia's hooves and began ball room dancing with her around the library. "Ha ha get in!".