//------------------------------// // The test of the space marines // Story: Blood ravens: Crashlanding in Equestria. // by ThatRarityIsaSpy //------------------------------// Thule had discussed the matter with Angelos. If anything that seemed warp-tainted as much as showed up, they were to destroy it. Thule and Angelos both had all their marines spread out into hunting groups. Cyrus, Tarkus, Avitus, Jonah Orion, Martellus, Gordion and the two captains all gone together followed by the three small aliens. "So tell me... um...Twilight." Jonah said. "How many times has chaos left it's vile mark on your planet?" "Three times now counting this time. Once a thousand years ago, again a few months ago, and now here we are." Twilight replied. "And did you deal with this?" Jonah asked again. He could not fathom how these small and pretty much defenseless aliens protected themselves against chaos. "Well, all we need is the elements of harmony. Their magic was enough to save us several times in the past. Even against Discord. His magic seems to be greater than even Princess Celestia's!" "I believe you mentioned that name before. Tell me, who are what exactly is he?" Jonah said, even more curious now. "He's the spirit of chaos.....Duh...." The rainbow colored alien said impudently. "Didn't you say you spent your lives battling chaos?" "Rainbow......." Twilight scolded. "Though I am curious myself now come to think of it. You spend your lives fighting Chaos....... So is there more than one chaos.......? "Yes. In the warp dwells four major chaos gods. Khorne, the blood god, Nurgle, the god of death, decay and disease, Tzeentch, the architect of fate and the lord of change, and finally, Slannesh, the prince of pleasure." Jonah explained. "It is to my knowledge however that there are more than just these four. So tell me about this Discord." "Well, he is a draconequus, which is pretty much just a mash of many creatures. He likes to mess with reality and other living things just for the sake of it being "fun"." "Alright. So how dangerous is he? How many great warriors using these elements of harmony did it take to stop him?" "It really only takes the elements to stop him. But I am more than willing to bet a hoof that he hid them in a place he thinks we won't be able to find. And as for these "warriors" it's just my five friends and I. " All heads turned to face Twlight. "Well, that was unexpected." Cyrus said. "So tell me how do. You deal with your chaos problem?" Twilight asked deciding to change the subject. "Our problem with Chaos may truly never be solved." Cyrus said. "Until the day Leman Russ can finish his quest, then the best we can do is hold out." "Can you tell me more?" Twilight asked. "Sounds interesting." And so Cyrus told Twilight the story of the imperium. Mainly just the great crusade, the primarchs and the godly figure known only as The Emperor. "Ten thousand years of having to deal with chaos?" Twilight asked. "That must be a harsh life. And having your own children betray you and fight among each other... Some to remain loyal but disappear while others who seek to undo what you spent a lifetime to accomplish, how does the Emperor cope with all of this?" "He's a god. While his mortal body may be broken, his soul is a gleaming light that had made sure that the universe will not fall to chaos." "someone older than Princess Celestia...." Rainbow Dash thought. "Just how old are some of these guys?" "So mister space marine........" Fluttershy asked. "What do you intend to do really, with Discord?" "Banish that vile thing back to the warp." Avitus said. "How are you going to do that?" "by destroying it." "You plan on killing him? But it's not like he ever hurt anyone......." "Oh.... You're right.... I never hurt anyone.... But I doubt I can say the same for my associates.." a voice boomed revealing Discord. "Oh chaos....." "Captain, we have reports of multiple chaos contacts...." Tarkus said. "Our battle brothers are engaging them on every front." "My cousins had cast me out long ago." Discord said. "So, why not kill two birds with one stone? I can derive them of some followers, and use them to spread chaos!" "Where are the elements?" Twilight asked starting to lose her patience. "I was just getting to that part! You see, your new friends here will play a role. I think I will begin by starting this game right now and I will do my best to make sure it's as challenging and as enjoyable as possible. Oh yes and I almost forgot.." Discord snapped his finger. Sending Pinkie pie, Applejack and Rarity here. Snapping his fingers again, the element of honesty appeared. Taking it, he threw it into a nearby cave. "Now let's make things a little more difficult..." snapping his fingers once again, a group of chaos space marines appeared descending upon ponyville causing carnage. "Take your pick humans!" Discord said disappearing. "To the cave!" Thule said running up but there was just one marine that wasn't listening. Thaddeus. "What in the Emperor's name is that young whelp doing?" Avitus said watching the assault marine run off to ponyville. "He's headed to ponyville!" Applejack said. "ah, think he's off to help." "Young fool is going to get himself killed!" Avitus said watching Thaddeus activating his jump pack straight into the town. "Tarkus, Martellus, Gordion. Help him." Angelos said. "Everyone else, follow me." Finishing his sentence, he quickly ran to the cave with the 6 ponies and the other marines.