//------------------------------// // Greedy Apples // Story: Twinkle Tonight // by Dumakey93 //------------------------------// "MINE!!" Rarity shouted, as she dove for my tranquilizer gun. "Nope." I uttered, as I dodged her swiftly. Her eyes were all bloodshot and she panted with intensity. Her horn glowed blue, as she tried to use her magic against me. I let go of the gun, letting it float to her. I shaped my hands to make a 'hand' gun, as Rarity's hooves touched the gun. Her actions were so predictable, as she aimed the gun at me. I raised an eyebrow, as the bullets melted out of the cracks of the gun, rendering it useless. In a desperate fashion, she threw the gun at my face, which I flash-stepped away. I appeared beside her, and brought my 'hand' gun to her temple. "Bang." Rarity didn't even know what hit her, as she was knocked out swiftly. I casually strolled back to my friends, who were fighting with every ounce of their strength. I spoke to each of them telepathically, "Listen guys, I'll handle the rest of the Six, draw out Discord." Derpy spoke back, "But Discord is too powerful for us to handle, much less draw out." Dr. Whooves also responded, "Indeed. However, you did take out two of the six ponies quickly, without much effort. I suppose it's the least we can do." I spoke, "You guys can just hang loose for a bit, while I take the rest out. Thanks for weakening them! You all entrusted me with saving Equestria, so I shall help YOU! I think that plan is more fair." "We'll assist you if it looks like you're on the ropes. That's a guarantee." Spitfire added. With that, I took all the pressure of defeating the rest of the Mane Six. I stared Pinkie Pie down, for she was unpredictable, but Applejack rushed in. She kicked me in the groin, with a heavy crunch. I was not expecting that, as I flinched for a fraction of a second. Regaining my senses, I grabbed her back hooves and threw her in the air. I needed to buy some time to heal my 'injury'. I resettled my area with some cool ice, and took a breath to calm down. I had dropped my shield during the impact, but I did not bother to pick it up. I wanted Applejack to taste some irony for a change, so I grabbed a tree from my surroundings. It was but a mere sapling, but it would do, as I gripped it like a spear. Applejack weaved under it, as I tried to commit to nonlethal strikes. I saw her getting very close to striking me again, so I dropped the sapling, and jumped away from her reach. I stayed in mid-air for several seconds, reassessing the situation, as I saw Rainbow Dash spiraling towards me. I had to make a decision fast, to fight strength or speed, I chose speed. I dodged her attack, and formed eagle's wings, and I went after her. She was very fast, but I used my wings to my advantage. I followed her as she tried going upwards, making corkscrews throughout the sky. The G-forces were taking their toll, as I grew sick and slowed down. I was now floating and trying to get my bearings, as Rainbow Dash took another strike at me. This time, I couldn't react, and I was hit in the abdomen as the wind was instantly knocked out of me. I felt the wind rushing past me, as the sky became lines of dark colors. I didn't try to fight the downward momentum, instead I dove further downward and increased my speed. I dug my feet in the ground, and performed several backwards rolls and used my toes as a springboard. I went up at a steep angle, and I soon faced Rainbow Dash. She raised an eyebrow, thoroughly impressed at my evasive maneuvers. She regained focus, as she prepared for another attack. I put my right hand over my face, as a black mask covered my face. I produced a great amount of gravitational pressure, and my body was pounding from adrenaline. She was not expecting this great transformation, but she decided to attack anyway. Her speed was fast, but not fast enough to keep up with me. I flashed away as soon as she came within striking distance. As I first suspected, she was very stubborn. She kept trying to hit me and maneuver around to outflank me. She eventually tired down enough for me to disappear out of her line of sight. She looked around her, with sweat pouring from her, but forgot to look at the most crucial spot. I struck her abdomen with an uppercut, which shocked her. She had no more stamina left, and began to fall to the ground one-hundred feet below. I created a mountain of pillows, so she landed safely. With this, the greatest flier in Equestria, was not anymore. I floated downwards and landed on my feet, looking for Applejack. Her hat was on the ground, I began to pick it up. I heard a slight movement behind me, as I turned to see Applejack's hooves meet my face. Blood rushed from my broken nose as my head began pounding. This made me disoriented, as Applejack kicked me with a rough roundhouse kick. I staggered from the blow, and found that I had broken three ribs. I began to feel the past blows from the others, and I began to weaken again. It was apparent, that this wasn't going to be as easy as apple pie.