//------------------------------// // chapter three: Firefight // Story: Talon the Gryphon Dj // by MetaLucario //------------------------------// chapter three: Firefight by: Shard[/centerl] I woke up with Dark Star nuzzling my chest and her hooves wrapped around me. She looked so cute and peacefully, I didn't want to wake her. She snuggled up closer and made the cutest sound I ever heard a mare make. I could feel her warm breath on my chest as she slept, but something didn’t feel right. I looked over and laying on my wing was none other than Darta. Jealous much. They’re both so cute, but i gotta get up and go. *Sigh, guess since they’re asleep then that means I can finally exercise my powers. I teleported to the door and looked back at the bed to make sure they were still sleeping.They began to stir, searching frantically for me and whimpering. Wow, they are really fond of me aren't they. I grabbed my sword After I made it to an open field out in the everfree, I began to set up the targets and grabbed my sword. I closed my eyes and concentrated on clearing my mind. Once That was done, i fully released my powers, sending a surge of energy shooting everywhere. My sword began to glow as I ran towards the first target and slashed it in half, leaving a smoldering dummy behind me as I ran to the next one. strange, glowing,green marking appears on my body as I swung the sword, sending out a wave of blue fire. Oh yeah, I still got it. I looked at the last two targets and smirked. I stood on my hind legs and held out my right claw and shot out a beam of energy, which left nothing but a massive crater stand where the two dummies had been. I cheered and did a little victory dance, but my celebrations was ended when I saw Darta and Dark Star standing over at the edge of the field amongst the trees, their mouths agape. Dammit all to hell. How much did they see, I must find out. When i flew over to them, they both took a step back, the smell of fear filling my nostrils. “Did I forget to mention I can use magic? oops, my bad.” II said nervously, scratching the back of my head. They both punched me in the gut and smacked me upside the head. “Well you should have told us you were this powerful, I mean, that's definitely something you tell your closest of friends, and your daughter!” Dark Star screamed. I hung my head and rested my sword on my right shoulder. “Yeah yeah yeah, as if you'd believe me.” I looked up to see them both smiling. “Dude, you rock, I mean, your just so buckin awesome!” she screamed. “Yeah dad, you are SO much cooler than my real dad.” she said, giving me a hug. After talking for a bit, they joined me in training, which was actually much more fun than I thought it would be. We all were laughing and just having a good time, and when we were thru, we went and got something to eat. Naturally, I offered to cook. I cooked them a nice lunch, and prepared a good dinner for later, and after we ate our lunch, Dark Star trotted over to me. “Hey, Talon, wanna go out tonight. I know this great restaurant on the other side of town.” She smiled sheepishly and scratched at the ground nervously. I smiled and gave her a little kiss. “Sure, sounds like fun, but who’s gonna watch Darta?” She smiled and closed her eyes. Guess she must have been telepathically talking to somepony because somepony knocked at my door. She opened her eyes and smiled at me. “My sister’s here to watch her, don’t worry.” I looked at her curiously. She walked over to the door and opened it. WHen I saw who it was, my jaw felt like it wanted to drop to the floor. “Hey sis, this is my....friend, Talon.” she said as her and her princess Luna walked over to me. “Friend? I thought I was your... um...coltfriend.” I said with a smirk. “Hello princess Luna. It is an honor to meet you.” I said, bowing a little. She smiled at me and looked me over, circling me. “Such a strange choice sister. I would have never thought you’d chose a gryphon.” I smirked and held my head high, my chest puffed out. Luna poked me in the chest and giggled. “I’ll go get Darta so she can meet her foal sitter.” I brought Darta to the living room where Dark Star and Luna were catching up. Darta fainted after seeing her foal sitter. Luna giggled and picked her up. “Aww, she’s so cute, but when did you have a child sister.” she said as she looked at the both of us. “Never, she’s his adopted daughter.” Luna looked at me curiously. “Um, do you mind explaining Talon?” She asked curiously. “Sure, but you may want to take a seat, it could take a little while.” After a few hours of explaining and telling the story of my life, me and Dark Star left to go to the restaurant she had in mind. I was actually excited that I was going on a date with her. We walked out the door and decided to walk to the restaurant. We talked the whole way there, laughing and walking side by side. Occasionally, I’d say something stupid, but she’d just ignore it and laugh. I think I’m falling for this mare. We arrived at the restaurant and were seated quite quickly. We placed our orders and started to talk some more. “So when you when they came at you, what did you do then?” I asked. “I ran, duh. I’m not about to fight a pack of D-dogs. Are you crazy?” She said, laughing slightly. we talked the entire night, just having fun. I felt strange around her, like I’d do anything just to be near her. I couldn’t explain it but, then again, love is never easy to explain., now is it. Even so, I’d called you crazy if you told me I’d be on a date with a pony a week ago, but look at me now. I’m falling for a mare of all things. Guess fate works in mysterious ways. When we got back, we noticed a letter on the floor. I picked it up and opened it., then began to read out loud. “Dear Talon Fang, we invite you back to the annual firefight competition. You were last year's runner up, and we hope to see you take another go at it this year. Just incase you don't remember, you need a team with at least 4 members, not to mention the small entry fee. We trust none of this will be a problem, though. We look forward to seeing you again Mr.Fang. From your’s truly, Nightwing, the brave” “Um, care to elaborate, Talon?” Dark Star asked, while cocking an eyebrow. I scratched the back of my head nervously. “Well, it’s a competition to see which world has the top warriors. We came in 2nd last year, but this year is gonna be different... mostly because I need to put together a new team.” I explained. Luna had been listening, this whole time, and chose now to speak up. “Um... can you explain to me just what all happens in this competition?” she asked, her curiosity taking over. “Well, basically, teams come from across the world to fight and prove that they are true worries, and to win prize money, not to mention the sweet gear you can win.” I explained. “It’s sort of like a tournament, no, it is a tournament and I’m gonna win it this year.” I said, striking a powerful and commanding pose. They look at eachother and smile, then they look back at me, smirking. “Nightburn.” they both said in unison. I took a few steps back, jumping when the door flew open. A flaming alicorn stepped in. Her mane and tail were made of fire and her eyes looked like glowing rubies. I took a few steps back and began to whimper. The most feared creature in the history of the gryphons was standing in my doorway, glaring at me, and snarling. “Y-your highness.” I managed to stutter out. “She is my wife, and she can help you with this competition of yours.” Call me crazy, but I don’t know about having someone who's slaughtered griffins and dragons on my team. “Sup, Talon, long time no see.” She said with a smirk. I jumped up and gave her a bro hoof. “Sup Nightburn, didn't think i’d ever see you again.” I said, smirking back at her. “Well, I’ve been busy with your future sister-in-law, we had a kid.” “So then, you ready to do this again. We need to show them what we’re made of.” I said, bawling up a fist and holding it to my chest. “So, where’s Vortex? I thought she would be with you.” She said, looking around for her. I shook my head. “I don't know where she is. Last I heard, she was somewhere out near Wethoof.” I told her. Her horn began to glow. Suddenly, the room filled with light, and when it disappeared, there was a gryphon standing in the middle of the living room, looking around and blinking, unsure of what just happened. She looked over at nightburn, then face clawed. “I should have fuckin know it would be you, B.” She walked up to us and glared at her, then turned around and gave me a kiss. “Hey lover boy, how ya been?” I backed away and looked for Dark star, but she was gone. Next thing I know, Star has a knife to vortex’s throat. She gulped and looked at me, going wide eyed at the fact that there’s a knife to her throat. “I probably should have introduced you to my marefriend, Dark Star.” I said nervously, scratching the back of my head. “Ya think you can, oh, I don’t know, GET THIS CRAZY BITCH OFF OF ME?!” I laughed and walked over to Dark Star. I lowered my head between Star’s legs and... she fell off, a dazed and happy smile, her tongue hanging out of her mouth, and half lidded eyes. Vortex looked at me like I was crazy, then gave me a punch in the arm. “I see you've already shown her the reason for your nick name.” She said with a smirk. I nodded and chuckled a bit. “Anyways, me and Nightburn are gonna enter the Firefight this year. Wanna join us?” I asked. She thought for a moment, then nodded, a big smile on her face. “Of Course dude, you know I would never leave you guys hangin.” She wrapped her hoofs around our necks and laughed. And like that, I had the first three members of my team. Hopefully, finding two more would be as easy. This is gonna be awesome, and we’re totally gonna win this. A devious smirk began to grow on our faces, which, if I wasn’t doing, would totally creep me the fuck out, but that doesn’t matter now, cuz I’m going to be victorious.