//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Twilight // Story: Borderlands: Rise of Equestria // by Playtindo //------------------------------// The trek to the library only lasted about five minutes, but in those five minutes Maya was able to observe the culture of the world. She immediately noticed the lack of females walking around the town. She saw one or two females, but they were scantly clad and on leashes. A fact that made Maya very uncomfortable. When they made it to the library a large reptile answered the door. "General Stalus! I wasn't expecting you!" Said the reptile as they were led inside. "Would like anything to drink?" Asked the reptile as they all took a seat. "I am fine." Said the general as he shot another glare at Maya. "A glass of water would be nice." Said Maya. "Same here," Said Axton. "Very well, Twilight!" Called the reptile. Seconds after his call a lavender-skinned girl with a large lump on her forehead walked in. She was wearing a very revealing metal bikini and a red collar around her neck. "Yes Master?" She replied, stopping to perform a slight bow. "Get our two guests a couple of glasses of water." "And while your at it get a book on myth's and legends." Said the the General as he stared at Maya. "Yes Masters." She said giving another slight bow before leaving to fetch the water. While she left Maya saw small appendages on her back. What in the world are those? Thought Maya as the General asked her the first of many questions. "Before we begin I would like to know exactly what a Vault is." "You see, there was an ancient race known as Eridians who made hundreds of these Vaults and scattered them across the universe." By the time she had finished her sentence Twilight had returned with the drinks, "Thank you, the Vault's did not house riches, but instead they were used as prisons for creatures of unparalleled power. The last vault we opened housed a large lava dragon that nearly killed our entire group. After it's destruction a map was revealed by the Vault Key, the relic used to open a Vault. That map had the location of more Vaults across the universe. We then placed it upon ourselves to find and deal with those vaults. And that will answer most of your questions." Twilight handed a book to the General and he handed it back to her. "We no longer need it." He said as he got up from his seat. "Twilight, may I see that book please?" "Of course," Said Twilight as she handed Maya the book. "Axton, Spike, would you like to go to town hall?" Asked the General as he walked towards the door. The General gave Maya a glare that screamed I don't like you. "Alright," Said the large reptile called Spike. "Sure," Said Axton as he gave Maya a worried look. "You wanna come?" He asked Maya. "I'm fine," Said Maya as she opened the book, "It's probably some military mumbo-jumbo that I don't care for." The General's face immediately softened. Just the reaction I was looking for." Thought Maya as the trio left the building. She waited about two minutes before finding Twilight, who was washing dishes in the kitchen. Maya walked up to her, turned off the water asked the one question that had been on her mind since they arrived in town. "Okay, Twilight. Whats going on?"