//------------------------------// // A Familiar Voice // Story: Tristan's New Life // by ShadowVoltstreaker //------------------------------// Gieremund's POV "Drop your weapons… or else." I said, tightening the grip on the pony's throat. I could feel her life slipping away, I couldn't wait to do the same to that Rarity mare… "Drop them… now!" the pony named Blaze shouted, pure hatred in his voice, and it was aimed directly at me. After looking at each other the two colts behind him dropped their weapons and kicked them my way. "That's more like it…" I said, loosening my grip on the filly's neck. "Now ill ask again… Where is Rarity?" "We told you already that she isn't here." Blaze said, the anger he had in his eyes was actually sending a chill down my spine. "Wrong answer…" I said as I again tightened my grip on the filly's neck, by now I could see she was unconscious. Meaning that if she doesn't breathe soon, she'll be dead. But then I’ll just grab another… and another. I’ll kill them all if needed. "Please. Stop this… this farce!" a pure white unicorn with a purple mane said, stepping forward. "I am Rarity. Just take me and let her go… please." The look in her eyes was sickening, but I still got what I wanted. Grinning I dropped the filly and ran over to pick up Rarity, just as I was about to grab her however a purple unicorn blasted me in the side with her magic. Ignoring the hit I picked up Rarity and ran off through the hole I had previously created. Blaze's POV "Rarity!" I shouted as Gieremund jumped through the hole in the ceiling. I was about to take off when I remembered about Scoots, turning around to look at the filly I see her asleep in Dash's arms. Dash was crying over her along with the rest of the mane 6 and the CMC. Seeing this only infuriated me further. I quickly turned my attention to Crossback, Night, and Fortune, "You three, with me, were going to kill this guy…" Flutter Night looked at me, “Kill him? Isn’t that a little-“ “I DON’T BUCKING CARE IF IT’S TOO EXTREME!” I shouted, “You do not mess with those I love, and expect to just simply walk away unscathed.” Crossback and Fortune went to pick up their weapons and sheathe them. In no time they were done, “Now, let’s go.” "Don't have to tell me twice." Crossback said, opening flaps in his cloak to reveal a pair of golden wings. This wasn't the time to be surprised or asking questions so I just ran out the door with Crossback, Night, and Fortune following swiftly behind. ________________________________________ Me and Crossback took to the air, looking for any sign of Gieremund while Fortune and Night were on the ground looking around. In no time at all I heard Fortune yell "I found something!" Diving down to meet him and Night, I saw what they were looking at, it was a small but easily recognizable blood trail. Crossback soon landed next to me and it then hit me. "Gieremund's teeth were drenched in blood!" "Any of you three know any spells that can track using blood?" I asked, looking at the three unicorns. Night shook his head while both Crossback and Fortune nodded. "Good. Get on it." "Who made you the ring leader?" Crossback spat. "Nobody. But this isn't the time to ask that now is it?" I quickly shot back. He looked at me for a quick second before turning back to the blood. His and Fortune's horns glew and layers of magic started to form around the single one. At the end of it all Crossback had 3 layers of magic while Fortune had two. They both used their magic, causing a giant sphere with a big arrow to form around Fortune. While Crossback had blood red arrows instead of irises in his eyes. "Lets go. Blaze you follow me, Night you stick with Fortune.” Crossback yelled, taking to the skies. I followed swiftly behind him, he was travelling at such a fast speed that I could barely keep up. Looking down I see Fortune and Night moving in the same direction as us. Shifting my gaze up to Crossback I see him curve over to the right. Following him I curve to the right and also try to calm myself down. I still had an anger in me that wouldn't subside until someone or something was a bleeding mass in front of me. “If you don’t calm yourself you’re going to regret it.” “I’ll worry about that later then.” An image of Gieremund bleeding and begging for his life before my hoof makes contact with his skull appears into my mind, I slowly put pressure at first and steadily increased until I crushed his skull into fragments. The image calms me down a little, just enough to notice Crossback is slowing down. He turns around and points down. Looking down I see a cave entrance with Fortune and Night hiding on the sides. Looking up I nod at him and motion for us to land. Landing next to Fortune I whisper "We go in on Crossback's signal." After drawing his sword and nodding to me we both look at Crossback who is beside Night and has his swords unsheathed as well. From the inside of the cave I hear "That mare was so annoying… I'm glad I finally silenced her." At that point, nothing else mattered but the two words echoing though my mind. "Kill him…. Kill him…" ________________________________________ Fortune's POV Behind me I could hear Blaze laughing. Turning around I see something that freezes me in place, Blaze's eyes have turned a pure black and his teeth have sharpened and elongated. Even though I just met him I knew from the things AJ told me that he was a guy who was always smiling and cheerful and wouldn't hurt anypony. I guess all smiles are hiding a knife afterall… but this was much different than a simple knife. This was an unbreakable blade that would cut through any and everything in its path. Blaze walked right past me, moving into the cave. Turning my head I saw Crossback and Night have a face of puzzlement. Quickly straightening his face Crossback motioned for us to go in and follow Blaze. Walking in the cave I saw it was slightly lit with lanterns a good distance apart. Continuing on I look behind me and see Crossback and Night following suit, looking ahead again I see a corner. Walking up to it I check to make sure the coast is clear before I continue moving. In the distance I could hear laughing that sounded like Blaze's. Going against all my training I sped ahead towards the sound. Rounding one last corner I see Gieremund sitting in a chair as if he was expecting us. Taking another look around I see Blaze still closing in on him, still keeping a smile and a low chuckle. Using my magic I hold Blaze in place and bring him to my side, "Calm down Blaze, you'll be of no use if you let your anger cloud your thoughts." "Alright…" Blaze muttered, the chuckle still present in his voice. Loosening the hold on him, he stands up and continues to stare at Gieremund with pitch black eyes and a crooked smile. "Where's Rarity at?" Crossback shouts at Gieremund. "That nuisance has already been dealt with." Gieremund said, drawing a finger across his throat and laughing. "He… he killed her?" "You bastard! Ill make sure to enjoy ending your life!" I shouted. "Oh really now?" Gieremund said. Just then Blaze stopped chuckling, looking at him I saw his cutie mark start to be set ablaze in fire. When the fire subsided what remained wasn't some strange item, instead it was a red and black fire. Petrified I continued staring at his cutie mark and soon enough saw the flames come to life and engulf his whole body. His mane and tail were now black and red while his coat turned a bright red. Around his eyes formed more flames that enveloped the outsides and flowed in the same color as his mane. ________________________________________ Blaze's POV "Transfer complete…" "Transfer? What are you talking about." "I transferred my power into your body. I saw your anger had reached it's peak… I knew that it would be the perfect chance for me to escape." "So you used me?" "Yes. But look at the bright side. Gieremund over there is going to die very soon, and you get the front row seat." I couldn't move my body, all I could do is watch as I closed in on Gieremund. By this time he had gotten up out of his chair and was preparing to attack. My body maintained a slow approach. Anytime my foot connected with the ground I head a sizzle, as if something had been melted. Letting out a growl that shook the cave he lunged at me, aiming for my throat. I felt a grin cross my mouth as my body effortlessly dodged the attack and grab Gieremund's arm, setting it ablaze. He howled in pain and moved back. Looking at his right arm I saw it was completely charred and quickly crumbling, meaning that my body had turned into a walking fire… “This isn’t a Vague Blaze at all… Do I have to come up with a new name for myself now?!” Taking a few cautious steps back Gieremund looked around for something to use against me. His eyes stopped searching as he looked right behind me, an ominous grin crossed his lips as he sped off behind me. Turning around I saw that he had Night's neck in his left hand. "Stop. Or else he dies." Gieremund said, looking to Fortune, Crossback, and myself. Both of them complied and dropped their weapons, obviously irritated that this was the second time they had to drop their weapons. “N-not again..” I stuttered. "He won't kill him… not while I still have a body to use." In a flash I was right behind Gieremund, my leg sweeped and connected with his, causing both to immediately char and disintegrate. Yelling in pain he drops Night and Crossback catches him, bringing him back to where he and Fortune were. Gieremund was in total shock and pain. He was immobilized and only had a left arm to move himself with. I felt another grin creep across my face as my hoof was raised and came slamming down on his gut. Causing my hoof to go straight through him. Gieremund was now screaming in pain, the sight and smell of his burnt flesh almost caused me to puke. I could hear the unknown voice in my head laughing "Hahahah! Yes…. I have missed this so much in my prison! Watching people writhe in pain… the only thing that could make this better is if he begged me for his life!" Out of nowhere Gieremund started crying, and asking me to spare him. The sight of it only caused my anger to increase. "I'd hate to think of how many things you've killed that begged you for their life as you took it away! What about Rarity huh? Did you spare her life? Did you have any mercy on her? No! So why should I have mercy on you… all you deserve is death." I shouted, taking my hoof out of his gut and slamming it down next to his head, causing him to flinch. Shocked I looked at my hoof. "I have control of my body again?" I whispered to myself. “Now that I think about it… it’s like he’s Frieza, and I’m Goku… Not as cool as I thought it would be.” Looking around I saw that Crossback and Night were gone, leaving behind a confused and horrified Fortune. "Where are the other two?" I unintentionally yelled at him. Snapping back to reality he looks to his right. Following his gaze I see Night and Crossback come into view. Crossback had a pony draped over his back, covered in his cloak. "Who's that?" I shouted to Crossback. Using his magic he moved the hood off their head and revealed… Rarity. She was asleep and unscathed, I was confused. Gieremund said that he had killed her before… yet there she is alive. Looking back to Gieremund I put my hoof on his chest which caused it to burn slightly and cause him to scream in pain. "You have until the count of three to explain Gieremund." I spat, I was happy she was alright but I don't see why he would lie. "One." "Two." Gieremund was still silent. "Three. Times up." I said, about to increase the pressure and burn through his chest. Out of nowhere, Gieremund began to laugh. "Going insane from the pain now are we? Don't worry ill put you out of your misery. Rarity may be safe but that doesn't change the fact that you almost killed Scoots and caused my Dashie to cry. That alone is reason enough for me to kill you." "No…" Gieremund choked out, "I'm laughing… because He is finally free." "He? Who is he?" I asked, increasing the pressure on his chest, he winced at the pain but still kept a light chuckle. "You already know… who he is…" Gieremund said, with a smile creeping over his face. "Explain!" I yelled, trying to get more answers but Gieremund only chuckled and grabbed my hoof, quickly moving it to his head, engulfing his whole body in flames. Pulling back my hoof I look at the pile of ash that now rests where Gieremund once did.