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// Fail.....baddon  
// Story: Back to Equestria brothers. 
// by ThatRarityIsaSpy 
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Did chaos also make it’s way here? Tarkus thought for a moment. His question was answered when he remembered the daemon Discord. Chaos has long been here only to be put down by what is called, the elements of harmony. For the time being, questions of there being some kind of chaos cult would be slim, considering the opposition that chaos is met with. 

Slim, but not impossible. Tarkus once again thought. In Twilight’s tree library, the space marines were pondering their next move. Investigating the potential presence of chaos or continue with their mission? 


Twilight peered into the room. Tarkus was leaning on the table thinking, Cyrus was meditating, Martellus was flipping through the bookshelves and Diomedes was pacing back and forth brooding about things Twilight would rather not think about. 


After a few more moments of walking in circles, Diomedes was the first to break the silence. 

“Do you think chaos made it’s way here?” 

“It’s been here for thousands of years in the form of an abomination known locally as “Discord”. Cyrus said. “The natives however were able to utilize artifacts known as “The elements of harmony” to stop the advance of chaos. An admirable feat considering their nature. Discord’s magic puts even rivals the most lords of change themselves. We are lucky however, that thing is weak and does not have the will to slay it’s opponents. Or we may be dead.” 

“Discord would be appalled at killing!” Twilight said. “But when you were, he had to do something, so he unleashed a bunch of... what are they called again?” 

“Chaos space marines, the foul traitors who betrayed their brothers and all that they stood for, just for the sake of their own agenda.” Tarkus said. “I am only surprised he sent our brothers home after he was defeated as well as restored those who died......” 

“Hey! Maybe he can fix your.....” Spike began. 

“Don’t even think about it. Asking help from daemons is probably the most damnable thing in the eyes of the emperor.” Diomedes said. “I’d sooner die a painful death than ask help from any daemons. 

“So.... you’re content on doing things the regular way?” Spike asked. 

“Better that way, then any damning or dark methods..” Cyrus said. “Now then, Martellus, I recall you wanted me to go have a look in the location known as the everfree forest?” 

“Yes. I wish to chart down all the flora and fauna of that forest. It is one of the first places I noted to be of an ideal location.” 

“Very well, we’re off.” Cyrus said awkwardly getting out the door with Martellus. 






“And there you go!” Fluttershy said as she gave the chickens some corn. “Yum yum yum!” 

She continued feeding the rest of her animals. She stopped with Harry the bear and gave him some fish to which he ate heartily. She was going to continue, until a squirrel ran up to her in panic. 

“What’s wrong? Shouldn’t you be hibernating?” 

The squirrel continued to squeak at the yellow pegasus, who listened to every word it said. 

“A monster ate a rabbit? Oh my.....” Fluttershy said. 

The squirrel nodded sadly and continued to squeak. 

“And it’s coming here?!” 

The squirrel nodded and found a tree to hide in from the “monsters”. An odd feeling came over her and instead of hiding or cowering behind her mane, the pegasus wanted to see what these “monsters” were. For some reason, the answer wasn’t surprising. 


“And so it seems, not surprisingly, meat is not in the diet of any of the natives.” Martellus said. “Then again, ancient Terran horses did not cannibalize off of other species.” 

“That essentially means we have to find out own.” Cyrus replied taking another bite out of the rabbit he caught. The little creature struggled, but to no avail as the space marine ripped it to pieces which he chewed down and devoured. 


Fluttershy thought she was going to be sick. The stench of the remains of the rabbit was sickening, and the sight of the mauled rabbit was just as disgusting. However, urged on by her little animals (angel especially), she felt the need to go up and say something. Too bad for her animals, Fluttershy’s courage failed her. However, the two marines stopped by seeing the amount of animals that was on Fluttershy’s property and felt a need to investigate. 


“Many animals here.” Martellus said. “However, judging from their muscle mass, brain sizes and other factors, they are almost negligible to be considered as much as threatening. That one though” Martellus pointed at Harry. “Poses a decent threat to an unarmed man.  Fairly strong and appears to be capable of tearing flesh with it’s teeth and claws, other than that, no threat compared to what we’ve went through.” 

“Are you saying Harry is dangerous?” Fluttershy asked. “Why... he’d never hurt any pony! Or any um.... what are you again?” 

“Human.” Cyrus answered. “I don’t think we can impress Angelos too much with small animals. I need bigger and better things.” 

“Then let’s continue looking.” Martellus said headed for the forest. 

“Are you going into the everfree forest?” Flutttershy asked. “It’s very dangerous in there.” 

“Not for us.” Cyrus said unslinging his sniper rifle while Martellus got out his plasma pistol. 

“I mean, there’s manticores!” 

“Too easy.” Cyrus said checking on his weapons. 

“Timberwolves?” 

“Pathetic.” 

“Dragons?” 

“Something I am looking for.” Cyrus said. “I heard you can talk to animals. Perhaps... locate them?” 

“Yes........” 

“In that case.... come with us.” Cyrus said. She may be of use. 

“Okay....” Fluttershy whispered nervously. She followed the marines despite Angel’s protests. She really had a bad feeling about this one. 









“Is he eating rocks?” Diomedes asked as Spike went through an entire bowl of gems like they were popcorn. 

“Yeah! Us dragons eat jewels!” Spike said. “And are ferocious and fire breathing!” 

Tarkus chuckled. “Diomedes, I want to see whose pride is larger. His when he regards his race, or you regarding yourself."

“Shut up Tarkus.” Diomedes shot back. He saw Twilight eating a sandwich with dandelions. She placed some apples in front of them. 

“So I took a look at your bodies.” Twilight said. “And listened a bit to Martellus about humans and space marines.... so you have 2 hearts?” 

“Yep.” 

“3 lungs?” 

“Yes.” 

“And..... you can spit acid, seem to be biologically immortal, heal yourselves, immune to poison, see further, hear better than the rest of your kind... ah forget it. So in a nutshell.... you’re.....” 

“Superhuman as some would say.” Tarkus said. “We’re the Emperor’s finest.” 

“Who’s the Emperor?” Spike asked eating another bowl of gems. 

“Our undying lord.” Diomedes replied. “He’s the reason humanity is where it is now. If he was to join the fight against chaos in person, chaos would be long dead.” 

“What’s your chaos like?” Spike asked. “Twilight tells me it’s nothing like Discord.” 

“Indeed. Our chaos is destructive and seeks to bring ruin to everything it touches.” Tarkus answered. “Your chaos seems to be more potent despite not having a tendency to kill people.” 

“Discord finds murder to be appalling.” Twilight replied. “If anyone was killed, he uses his magic to restore them to life. He can bend reality!” 

“So can the chaos gods.” Diomedes said. “I’ve never seen this Discord.... he sounds like a worthy foe despite the fact he must be weak willed to not be able to kill his enemies.” 

“I don’t think Celestia ever intends on bringing him out in the event you may decide to smash his head in.” Twilight said. 

“Enemies saving each other’s skins.” Diomedes muttered. “This is probably the weirdest planet I’ve ever set foot on.” 

“I know plenty of enemies who became friends.” Twilight said. “I don’t see why you don’t and try and talk it out.” 

“With the Eldar and the Tau, minor agreements can be made.” Tarkus said. “But the Eldar are treacherous and dishonest while the Tau only make deals if it benefits them more. Don’t even think about it with Orks, Dark Eldar, Chaos, Necrons and Tyranids.” 

“Chaos.... Princess Celestia said it’s everypony’s duty to make sure harmony reigns and not chaos.” 

“Great, go help out when Abaddon launches his next black crusade.” Diomedes said. 

“Don’t ever mention that name!” Tarkus said. “You want him to come here?!”

“What’s wrong?” 

“Never, say that name.” Tarkus said grimly. “Unless you want the despoiler to show up on your doorstep.” 

“What’s....” 

“So bad about Abaddon?!” Tarkus said remembering that these xenos probably never even seen a chaos lord before aside from the few in Canterlot castle. “Well.. probably the most powerful chaos lord in existence.” Tarkus stopped here and told of all the despoilers dark deeds. Mostly the black crusades and his immense power. 



“That’s disappointing.” Cyrus said as he ripped the last Timberwolf in half. “I was hoping that it’d provide me with a larger challenge than that.” 

The scout threw the dead corpse into a nearby stream. To his and probably everyone’s surprise. A voice cried out. 

“Ouch! Who threw that?” 

And right in front him, rose a massive sea... or this case,  river serpent, it had a classy stache. Cyrus’ first reaction was to send a bullet into the thing’s head only to be waved down by Fluttershy. 

“He’s a nice serpent!” 

“Right?” 

“Oh, yeah... anyways, what are you?” He asked the two space marines. 

“Human.” 

“What’s that?” 

“Homo sapien sapien, first came into existence roughly 200,000 years ago and....” 

“Okay, forget I asked. So how may I help you three?” The serpent asked leaning his arms on the bank. 

“You dangerous?” Cyrus asked. 

“No. I don’t like fighting. And that thing you’re holding in your arms makes me uncomfortable. Go fight dragons or something. They usually nest on that hill.” The serpent pointed at a hill with a rather large cave. 

“Now that’s what I want.” Cyrus said eagerness dripped from his voice as he and Martellus armed themselves, dragging Fluttershy along. 

This can’t be good. Fluttershy thought as they entered the cave. 






“And then he told me how that this really powerful chaos lord launched 12 black crusades that destroyed.....” 

“12.” Rainbow Dash said. “12. He’s attacked them TWELVE times and STILL hasn’t won? Abaddon? More like Failbaddon. He can’t seem to as much as get anything right!” 

“But from what I know, he’s perhaps the most powerful being in....... like everything! He’s like, several times more powerful than Princess Celestia!” 

“And probably is less cool than all the uncool things in Equestria! I bet I can totally take HIM on.” 

“Fly too high and you may clip your wings.” Tarkus said. “Don’t tempt fate unless you want Abaddon on your doorstep. His tactical prowess may not be on par with our general’s but he is no fool.” 

“But that doesn’t stop him from being so UNAWESOME.” 

Tarkus felt this would be the second headache today. He (futilely) tried to explain the danger and threat Abaddon posed to everyone and everything in the galaxy. 





“Well..... that was fun while it lasted.” Cyrus said examining the dead dragon to make sure it was dead. “Well, at least we know these dragons.... are of some challenge.” 

“Indeed. Added to database. Will tell Angelos they provide some challenge.” 

“Are.... are we done yet?” Fluttershy asked trying not to look at the bashed head of the dragon.

“Nope. That’s not the last of animals I want to take a look at in here.” Martellus said. “Get up, and hurry up. I am hunting giant bears next.” 

Fluttershy shuddered. This is not going to end well. Dragons are one thing, but are these humans honestly thinking of hunting bears that are hundreds of times larger than they are? 
Brutal, violent, unpleasant, prideful, vengeful etc. Now added with suicidal. It seems humans tend to disregard their own health.