//------------------------------// // Ch.6 Look, All I Want is Peace // Story: Look, All I Want // by Mistershield //------------------------------// Look, All I Want is Peace Chuck Norris had his head pointed up, looking at the sky. The tent was pitched, a fire was going, and he was left alone. The sun had set, leaving Luna’s moon up to decorate the sky along with stars. The light from the flames danced backed and forth, illuminating his face every few seconds. Tomorrow, he could get his job, learn about relationships, and then build his reputation up before he could find Princess Luna. But, he would not sleep this night. Merely wait it out. ________________________________ Morning arrived in Ponyville, and once more all was right in Equestria. Save for the minds of several residents. Applejack slowly walked down the stairs to the breakfast table, her eyes a bit swollen from the lack of sleep. Still, she was in a better condition, especially if you compared it to the last time she didn’t get sleep. “Sis? What’s wrong?” Applebloom picked up her head from the table. The filly moved her hooves up to adjust her bow. “Don't tell me you spent night playing hop up and down on the bed with a human guy again...” “Bouncing up and down?” Applejack turned her head, waking up a bit more to look at her sister. “Yeah, ah lot of times when ya bring a human over- ya both bounce up and down on a bed. And often you play so hard you moan a lot...” “Don’t look at me,” Big Mac said, eyes closed halfway. “Ah’m not giving ‘er the talk.” “No Applebloom, it wasn't a human,” Applejack frowned, turning to give her brother a scowl. “Just something Chuck Norris said that got me-” “Chuck Norris? Who’s that?” Applebloom blinked twice, tilting her head to the side. “Newest human in Equestria. Yer not allowed near him, ya hear me?” Applejack turned to stare Applebloom down. “He’s a normal human, one that isn’t like them weirdos that show up. If Ah find out you and the crusaders got him angry, Ah’m gonna tan yer hide.” “But why is that?” “Cause he’ll bring you her himself, and tell us all that ‘ya need to be raised better. And Ah’m not havin’ that.” Applejack released a sigh. She was lucky enough that not every pony in Ponyville wanted to bring in her sis every time a crusade blew up in their face. “Uh... ok?” Applebloom raised her eyebrows. “But why couldn’t ya sleep?” “It’s mah friends. He said something to them, and it makes me wonder what they want to do.” ___________________________________ Fluttershy raised her head from under her green bed sheets. Her eyes opened slowly, not getting a lot of sleep. When she got home, her mind was full of questions. Was being a caretaker good enough? Why not a vet? That way she could get the peers she always wanted. She could get real recognition and even respect from a community of peers. But that meant she would have to leave her friends and Ponyville... The pegasus released a sigh and walked out of the bed, her mane dragging her sheet behind her as she headed to the bathroom. Thoughts continued to plague her. Could she even handle a real college? She could hardly even handle flight school. But her own friends had accomplishments under their belts. Applejack was famous among rodeos and Appleloosa. Rarity in fashion circles, Twilight in scholar ones. That left only Pinkie and her. And even then the phrase “Infamous Pinkie’s Parties” was renowned. Was being a temporary one shot wonder model good enough for her? But then she would be famous for modeling, not her kindness or her passion for animals. Then that other thought plagues her mind. She moved her hoof out to get a toothbrush as Chuck Norris’ words popped into his head. “F*** Toy,” is what he called her. The mere thought of it made her blush and stop pause from brushing properly. Was that all she was to a lot of humans? Maybe... maybe she should become a vet. Get a degree and have something to show the world she was more than a toy. And maybe, just maybe, make Chuck Norris her’s and make him eat his words. ________________________________ Rarity moaned a bit, moving out of the bathroom. It had taken her a few hours to make herself look presentable. But the lack of sleep was getting to her. She really did need her beauty sleep to function properly. Just taking off the night mascara took a while. Memories of her in Canterlot were getting to her. While not one of her finest moments, she did get a lot of recognition. But- where had that gotten her? She stopped in front of her mane mirror to stare at herself. Sure, the unicorm had been called to be a wedding dress designer for a princess and also invitations from a party or two... But- She stopped thinking a moment to sit down on a stool and start combing her mane. Not one student, not one aspiring dressmaker, not one fashion student or journalist took an interest in her. Even her own sister was terrible at cooking and dress making. She had always wanted to be a mentor, and a worker or two to help with dresses would be so wonderful. Rarity shut both eyes, thinking about her own experiences. All she had learned was self taught from books and magazines, her parents were not the social types that thought nurturing her in a private school for fashionistas- Her eyes opened a second. Why... why did only large cities have fashion schools? She was an element of Generosity! She’s saved Equestria! Her works have been published! Why couldn’t she open a school here in Ponyville? Her troubled faced switched to a smile as the thought started to bloom in her head. Hoity Toity and Fancy Pants had connections, and they loved her works! A few words from them and Princess Celestia could have her set. She would have to attend a few teaching classes first, but that would only make the Rarity School for Aspiring Fashionistas even better! Oh, she would have to thank Chuck Norris for the incentive! She wouldn’t have to leave her friends or her home, just make the school here! She shut her eyes and hurried brushing her mane. She would just have to invite Mr. Norris for dinner and thank him properly... __________________________________ Rainbow Dash moved a hoof up, making the raincloud over her stop- well raining on her. Nothing like a cold shower to wake her up. While not exactly troubled by Chuck Norris’ words, she had things that made her second guess herself. She made it to the Wonderbolts, and lost her chance. Not her fault, and she was welcomed to come back next year. Time to get dry... She walked out of her cloud home and started to fly and let the air dry her coat and mane. What could she do to improve herself though till then? She entered all the competitions, and training on her own had earned her perfection. But what else was there to do? Even Spitfire admitted she was at her peak, and only the Wonderbolts could take her to the next level. The way Chuck Norris talked about being an Element also bothered her. What had it earned her? It didn’t even get her into the team. True, it wouldn’t be fair to the others, but you think it could get her something in return. … She lived in a cloud, for Celestia’s sake. Maybe Twilight could shed some light on things... No wait- better yet, that was a bad idea. Her friends were wonderful and very supportive. But none of them were acrobats or fliers like her. As far as they were concerned- she was the best! What could they offer her that she didn’t already know? Maybe she should ask somepony else, get a new perspective. Maybe Chucky. He was a normal human, ‘least from what she was used to. To top it off, he was reasonable and smart in a way she could relate too. Not an egghead, but somepony that clearly had experience and training. He was commanding, grabbing hold of her and Twilight like that. He could’ve easily done something more awesome instead of tattling to their parents. Still, there was something about him. Maybe she hadn’t gotten the thought that she called dibs out of her head. But that’s how it always starts, isn't it? She moved through the clouds, heading to work. Even with her mind so occupied, she could make the flight in her sleep. Memories of her past “Bromances” never started as a crush. They would be friends, and it would eventually evolved into something more. But- would this Chuck Norris be the same too? For once, she would like to see somepony mature take the lead. “Mrs. Rainbow Norris...” she idly whispered against the wind. _________________________________ Pinkie Pie moved to the front counter of the register inside Sugarcube Corner. She slept the best night in a while! Her bed was nice and comfy, and the way Gummy kept shivering all night next to her made it very massaging. She had no idea what was making Gummy so nervous. Inside Gummy’s mind? That poor alligator was going to become luggage, he just knew it. “Maybe I should show Gummy to Chuck-” Crash! Fun fact, kids- Alligators can run between 20-35 mph in short bursts. Even more when motivated. Gummy took off, breaking through solid wood. “Come back Gummy! Momma’s going to get you a new Daddy!” _____________________________________ Chuck picked up his head, eyes narrowed. Something was wrong. Fun fact, kids- There are not two, but three sides to the force. The Light, The Dark, and the Chuck Norris side. “Something’s... wrong.” Chuck said to himself. ______________________________________ Over in Everfree, a few men started to walk out of the forest. They all stood with conviction, determination, and dressed to take down an army. They all wore comando fatigues, but had no weapons on them. For what weapon could hurt their father? Eric, Dakota, and Mike Norris were here to bring their dad back home.