//------------------------------// // Equestrian Black Crusade Arc: The start of the UDE (Rewritten) // Story: For the Emperor and the UNSC! (Old version) // by Titan Commander Sebaste //------------------------------// Sebaste paced around the throne room, the others looking on. Finally Rainbow Dash sighed and said, “Sebaste, what exactly is the problem? All we know is that our world has been abracadabra’d by some freaky god, and you’re pacing like crazy!” “The problem is that we’re now at war with an enemy that knows no mercy. We don't even know what Ahriman has in his army, and we have two weeks to prepare.” Sebaste retorted. “But we will be having allies arrive to help us.” “More Displaced?” Twilight asked. “Why do they keep showing up here?” “I don't know, but these Displaced we can trust.” Sebastian spoke up. Just then a series of portals suddenly opened up in front of them. The Mane six jumped in surprise while Celestia and Luna charged their horns in case whoever came out was hostile.         Seconds later three humans walked out of one of the portal, before one of them began speaking. “Well… feels strange to be back here.” “Craig? Is that really you?!” Sebaste said in surprise.  “The one and only, my bro said you needed all the help you could get, and I sort of want to make sure Ahriman doesn’t do a number on them.” admitted Craig. Sebaste nodded as he greeted Kirito and Asuna. A portal formed in the air, by the ridiculously high ceiling. A man in 21st century battle gear falls from the portal, as well as a shotgun. When he landed, he did a combat roll, and picked up the shotgun. Most of the room didn't recognize him, but it seemed that Sebaste did. “What the… a Marine?! How did a marine get Displaced?” The Spartan asked in confusion. “Well, in the universe I am from, I married a pony .” Said the man. “I am specialist Mike Smith. Co-founder of the Equestrian Marine Corps.”   “I’m Sebaste, my friend in the Astartes armor is Sebastian, or Sasha to his friends” The Spartan introduced himself and Sebastian. From one of the portals that was opened, out fell a skeletal earth pony clad in a leather duster and cowboy hat named Echo. “Hello everyone! Names Echo, and I’m here to assist you. Also, do you have any meat?” The skeleton said after picking itself up off the floor. “Well that’s something you don't see everyday…” Sebaste muttered. “As for meat? I think there might be some in the kitchens.” Nearby, Twilight nearly gagged at what Echo had asked for. Pinkie bounced up to him and started to say, “Hi I’m Pinkie Pie, do you like parties and do you have a funny bone or do you-” whatever she was going to continue to say was cut off by Applejack’s hoof. “Sorry bout that, She usually rambles when she meets new ponies.” The orange earth pony said to Echo. “That’s fine my dear, but yes Pinkie I do have a funny bone, I do like parties, and would you like me to show you how to make my ‘Special’ cupcakes?” Echo replied, and somehow gave a very disturbing grin. Sebastian gave Echo a warning look. “Did you have to bring that story up?” He growled. “What story? I was just going to show her how to make my special meat cupcakes. Is there anything wrong with that?” Echo asked in sincere confusion. “There was a story called ‘Cupcakes’ where Pinkie actually killed Rainbow and made her into cupcakes.” “As long as there are no puns, you're fine with me” Kirito shrugged. *Gasp* “How did the story creator figure out my special meat ingredient?! I mean... I don’t use pony meat. Honest!... I’m going to run now.” Echo said before running down a random hall right into a wall. “Oh for the…” Sebaste muttered before going and retrieving Echo. “You need to learn that unlike your world, we don't eat meat here, and that not everyone likes what you suggest.” “Oh, I know that you don’t eat meat and I am pretty sure that absolutely nobody in this world or any would like what I suggest, but I am pretty sure that you have sapient carnivores on this world and that they would love some meat cupcakes. And as for the killing thing you're probably thinking about right now, it’s not accepted where I’m from either. I’m just different, but I do oh so love the taste of flesh.” Echo replied in a state of ecstasy. “Good.” As both of them walked back into the throne room, they saw Rainbow nervously eyeing Pinkie. The rest of the mane six and the princesses were talking to Kirito, Asuna and Craig. “So let me get this straight, you three are family?!” Twilight asked in shock when she heard that the three were mother and sons. “Well yes” replied Craig “Craig disappeared first and we followed him two years later” added Kirito. “Then Craig got taken over by Discord in his world, then you two found him after you met a Spartan that also was your son and now you see each other when you get the chance and Craig got his Discord taken out of him, and he wants payback against the guys who did it!” Pinkie said while the others looked at her in shock. “Well sort off” Craig admitted whist rubbing the back of his head before he continued to say “I kind of let Discord in after he tricked me… made me think he was threatened by someone, the spartan was adopted by Asuna… it was… well who were facing now who removed Discord and actually saved me from him as he threatened to take full control and kill everyone I care about… so actually I don’t hate them all… I just don’t like Khârn.” “Well, I actually managed to humiliate him by pinning him down with an energy sword at his throat. He put up quite the fight though… “ Sebaste said as he approached the group. “How did you manage that… he beat me to a pulp one on one although I was being manipulated off and on,” asked Craig in surprise. “Like I said, he put up quite the fight, I was lucky to even get him pinned!” “At least you’ve got the guts to be honest about it” added Asuna. “Sasha managed to wound Midnight and defeat Rainborg, she wasn't killed, but she got a crushed hoof and her wings sliced off.” Sebaste chuckled. “He’s got more guts than me!” “And to think you said that I was powerful when we met and you're already more powerful than me” admitted Craig “Well done.” “We’re not that powerful, we’re just lucky.” Sebaste said while rubbing the back of his head. “If you say so” replied Asuna doubtfully. “Okay… this is just odd.” Mike said nervously. He was used to being in a battlefield against insurgents. “What, being around other humans in costumes?” Sebastian asked. “Most of us were cosplayers before we were sent to Equestria, or different versions of it.” “First of all, Pinkie would never hurt Dashie… I meant Rainbow…” Mike retorted. “That and, what the fuck am I doing here?!” Sebastian sighed, “You’ve been brought here because we need your help. A Displaced named Ahriman has declared war on us, and we have two weeks to prepare for the attack.” Mike huffed. “I’ll call in my friends.” He then pulled out a radio. “Send them in, Dashie.” “We have more allies coming in, so we’ll have a fighting chance, and maybe even win this war.” Sebastian said before noticing a flash of light outside. “What the devil?!” He muttered before running outside. Before he could get there, a helicopter was heard. “Oh hey, a blackhawk.” Said Mike. “How in the Emperor's name did a Blackhawk get here?!” Sebastian muttered in confusion as he ran outside. At the same time the sky suddenly bulged and spat out a Overlord class cruiser with a Sword class escort. “Magic.” Said Mike as he followed. He only knew that his wife could fly a blackhawk. He waited at the LZ for the blackhawk to land. He stood there as the squad of marines unloaded, as well as his wife, Rainbow Dash. She flew over to Mike and kissed him. “What the?!” Sebastian came to a screeching halt and looked on in shock. “I could’ve sworn Rainbow was in the throne room!”         Asuna then walked next to him before she said “Bet you it’s another world's Rainbow Dash.” Sebastian facepalmed at the realization.  “You are right.” Said Mike. “This one is my wife.” “Your wife?!” Sebastian then shook his head. “Even now, I’ll never know how the multiverse works…” He walked up to Dash and said, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, sorry if I was confused at first.” Sebastian noticed a gun under Dash’s wing. She was wearing a general's uniform.         Craig then smirked before he muttered “Another Displaced who’s got a thing with Rainbow… I’m not the only one it seems.” “I don't think he’s a Displaced… he’s equipped with 21st century combat gear that the Marine Corp uses.” Sebastian said to Craig. “We usually have to pick something up from that merchant…” “I am not, unless you consider the fact I was pulled from the battlefield then got shot by… Something in a field. I wasn’t even supposed to be alive right now.” Mike said. “Where were you stationed before you got pulled into Equestria?” The Astartes asked Mike. If he was stationed where I think he was, we may have a veteran on our side… he thought. “Well… I was stationed at a warehouse in Afghanistan for my advanced training. We were attacked by insurgents that night. I killed twelve of the twenty that followed me into the warehouse. I then was in a counter attack, And I got flashbanged and… I was in Equestria. I was the last one on my squad.” Mike said. “Huh, that’s definitely not how Displaced are sent here.” Sebastian muttered under his breath. “And I’m guessing that Rainbow found you after that?” He asked aloud. “I died! Also, Kirito don’t you just find this whole war Humerus?” Echo called out from across the room before going silent again, while doing something that looked suspiciously like eating a chicken leg. Kirito then rolled his eyes before muttering “enough with the... Skelepuns” “That joke was bad and you should feel bad,” argued Craig. “If she didn’t, I’d be dead. Earlier than my first death.” Mike chuckled. “Oh,and I do have that flashbang… It says It was made by, get this, ‘An Unknown Merchant’.” “Hmmm…” Sebastian frowned under his helmet. “Well, this is the first time I’ve heard of a soldier being sent to Equestria…  an Afghanistan veteran at that…” “Oh, and I fought a war in that Equestria, The insurgents followed me.” Mike added. “So, Dashie, how’s our filly?” Mike asked Rainbow Dash.  “What the hay is going on?!” Twilight asked as she trotted over to them, the rest of the Mane six following her, along with the princesses. They all stopped in surprise when they saw the other Rainbow Dash. “Wowie Kazowie, it’s a double rainbow!” Pinkie squealed. Mike shut her up by pulling a cupcake out’a no-where and shoving it in Pinkie's mouth. “Have a taste of that.” He chuckled before kissing his Rainbow Dash. To add more shock to the others, she kissed back. It didn’t quite turn into a make-out session, but it almost did.   Sebastian rolled his eyes at the two. “Okay, so now we know who was in the helicopter, but who the heck just came out of warp space?!” He said, gesturing to the Imperial ships in Equis’ atmosphere.         “I don’t know.” He said, then cut a mocking look at the Rainbow Dash that wasn’t his wife.         “Jealous, Rainbow Dash-From-This- Dimension?” Said Mike’s Wife. “Jealous that he married me? Well, we are one of the same.” Dash rolled her eyes. “No, I’m not jealous, besides, I’m not into that mushy stuff.” She said. “Well, Okay then…” Mike said. “Can you two not fight?” Mike’s wife looked at Mike “Mikey, am I that much of a bitch?” Asked The Rainbow dash that is Mike’s wife. “No, no you aren’t, Dashie.” Mike replied.         Just then, an Aquila type shuttle screamed in and landed by the Blackhawk.  “What in the bloody blue blazes is going on now?!” Sebaste said as he approached the group that had formed outside. “I don't know, but I think we’re about to find out who had just warp jumped here…” Sebastian replied.         “Can’t imagine it will be good” replied Craig while reaching towards one of his swords with his left hand, whilst his right hand rested on his bolter pistol. As soon the ramp lowered to the ground, a small force of Death Korps Grenadiers came jogging out followed by a commissar. The men spread out looking for any ambushes all the while the commissar made there way to the group before stopping in front of Sebaste and saluting. “Commissar Craner of the 145 siege regiment of the Death Korps of Krieg, Reporting for duty sir!” “First a U.S Marine, now an Astra Militarum Commissar?! What's next, Tyranids?!” Sebaste threw up his hands in exasperation. “Sir! Where do you wish us to deploy the titan Invictus?” Asked the still saluting officer. “Station it outside of Canterlot. And welcome to Equestria, Commissar, though I don't remember sending a distress call….” The Astartes said to Craner. “It is the will of the Emperor, and thought me his will will be done no matter the coast.” Responded the commissar as he removed his storm-bolter from its holster. “Well, you couldn't have come at a better time, a Displaced named Ahriman has declared war on us and has amassed an unknown number of allies to attack. We’ve been expecting allies to arrive, but we weren't expecting non Displaced allies to appear…” Sebaste said.         “A few of us have a bit of history with him and his allies,” added Craig. “Agreed, I owe Rainborg some pain for that stunt she pulled after we had entered the portal back here…” the Spartan growled. “The ending of one journey is the start of another.” Replied the commissar. “We’re with you on that one.” agreed Kirito whist nodding to Asuna. “Speaking of which, how are you two holding up after our last meeting?” Sebastian asked the two SAO Displaced.         “Well we’re doing okay… Sombra has actually become part of our team and we are actually his superior officers… got a message from Church who said he wanted to chat and actually we all were on one of his ships in this very reality then helped Craig get rid of his depression and persuaded him to help us in this war.” explained Asuna. “Well I do kind of owe Khârn for the bitch slap during the War of Shadows as well, so I have my own agenda.” admitted Craig “And I owe Rainborg some more zappers.” Dark Magician Girl said as she and Dark Magician came out of a portal. “DM, DMG, good to see you two again!” Sebaste greeted them. “What have you two been up to?” “Watching other displace from my tower and helping out in the dumb war of shadows.” Dark Magician said simply. “I have been cheering up the revives in Neo Domino Town.” Dark Magician Girl said grinning. “Meet any new Displaced?” Sebaste asked the two. “We got summoned just as that plasma grenade went off by someone Displaced as Cruger from Power Rangers SPD.” “There was some rogue displaces that destroy both ships.” Dark Magician said. “And I saw you two enter that with a bang.” He added. “I’m sure that was a coincidence” argued Craig. “There are no coincidence. Just fates that are to happen.” Dark Magician Girl said wisely. “Wise words from a wise woman” replied Kirito. “A wise woman that also knows the art of the Pinkie Pie.” Dark Magician Girl said giggling. *Snort* “Huh? Do we have new displaced here?” Echo asked, just waking up and noticing DM and DMG. “Oh hey guys! I’ve heard great things about you.” “Same here bone boy.” Dark Magician Girl said. “Like what? I swear I had nothing to do with whatever the police said I did!” Replied Echo, before going back to nibbling on the chicken leg he was eating. “I am the watcher of all Displaced.” Dark Magician said simply. “Oh, okay then.” Was what she got in reply. “Man you sound like you committed a crime or something Echo” joked Asuna “I may have killed a gryphon and I may have ate her!” Echo said while cackling like a maniac. “But that’s neither here nor there.” “I know.” Dark Magician said. “You make it sound like someone killing a gryphon bothers me” remarks Craig “It doesn’t disturb you or make you hate me, for the fact that not only did I kill a sentient being, but I also ate them? Huh, you may be even crazier than me.” Echo replied. “You try having your own worlds Discord part of you for a while whist he plotting to use you to kill others… so yeah… I’m a bit crazy… but ain’t we all in some ways,” explained Craig. “Fair enough, also I would have absolutely loved to. Heh heh, meat your Discord. He sounds tasty.” “Never going to happen now… Ahriman and his group tore him from my very soul.” “So, what you’re saying is that Ahriman has your Discord? Welp, I guess this is goodbye then.” Echo said to Craig before jumping through one of the portals that were open. “Why do I get a sinking feeling we’ll have to deal with him eventually?” Asked Craig. “Oh yeah, this is for you!” Echo called from the portal and threw a steel lined card of a bloody Celestia at him. Craig then spun around as two blue tendrils caught the card in mid air before dropping it into his open hand, before he said “what is this thing?” “Fortune telling card.” Dark Magician said. “So what does this one mean?” asked Craig. “Death I guess.” Dark Magician said with a shrug. “What’s with everyone’s obsession with killing me,” moaned Craig. “Why that low down….” Sebastian snarled. “You’ll pay for this…. ECHO!” Sebastian then noticed the note floating down from a portal that said that Echo had eaten all his chicken. “Well that’s a problem…” Sebaste muttered. “Right, so hopefully we'll get more reinforcements to replace Echo…” “Can I burn bone boy?” Dark Magician Girl asked while holding a flamethrower. “You’ll be challenging me for that right… I don’t like getting death threats… I more often than not repay the sender in kind,” admitted Craig. “We’ll worry about that later, now we need to plan out how we’re supposed to prepare for the coming attack in two weeks. And we also need to be ready for more allies to show up.” Sebastian said. Twilight then spoke up. “But we don't know where we are, the galaxy we’re now in isn't like the one we know!”         Craig then begins to smirk before saying “I could pull a Deadpool if we needed it… find out where we are?” “That won’t be necessary, Sasha and I know where we are.” Sebaste said. “We’re where Terra, or Earth, would be in the 41st millennium.” “And fourth wall breaking is mine and Pinkie’s job.” Dark Magician Girl said. “So no threesome’s in that club?” joked Craig. “Pervert.” Dark Magician Girl said as she kicked Craig in the nuts. Craig then rolled his eyes before muttering “I was joking, can’t you take a joke?” “Joke or no you are still a perv.” Dark Magician Girl said with a glare. Sebaste fired off a burst from his assault rifle to gain everyone's attention. “Oy! Enough of that! We have bigger things to worry about than a joke gone wrong!” He snapped, glaring in turn at the two. “Now that I have your attention, we’re where Earth is in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and Ahriman and his forces will be attacking from the Eye of Terror. Their main goal will be to break through the Cadian Gate, which is the only thing blocking them from attacking here. They break through, Equestria is next on their list. So if we send some of our allies to reinforce it, we may be able to halt their advance.”  “Where do you need my men sir?”Asked the Commissar. “You’ll be staying here, we don't want to lose the Titan early in this war, and from what I’ve heard of the Death Korps, they don't go down without a fight.” “Our foe is well equipped, well-trained, battle-hardened. He believes his gods are on his side. Let him believe what he will. We have the tanks on ours!” Replied the gas-masked Man. “I volunteer to go to the frontlines,” Requested Craig.       “Just let us know where Rainborg is and I’ll be there with a zapper.” Dark Magician Girl said while dressed as a TF2 spy. “Well if Craig’s going so are we” added Asuna and Kirito before continuing. “We’ll deal with recon and keeping you up to date on enemy movements.” “Let’s just kick ass and have fun.” Dark Magician said. “DM, DMG, you’ll be helping Craner with the defense of Equis, if we are forced to retreat back here, you get ready for the final battle.” “Of course.” Dark Magician said.   Mike Sighed, but he felt something coming on… “See me, Take my bones.” Mike sang that part looking at the portal Echo left through “And I’m, Headed for the exits, I can’t stick around. This Life’s been hard, And I can’t see the sense in fighting it, Anymore. Can’t you let me go? Won’t you show me the door? ‘Cause I’ve made mistakes, That hurt the ones I loved. And I’ve thrown them under the bus, One too many times. There can be no redemption, For a sinner Such as I. Won’t you wish me to the cornfield now? Won’t you help me stop living a lie?” He paused. “So Here I am in the corner of a dark room, The same way I began. Alone with these mournful thoughts, And a loaded gun in my hand.” He pulled out his M9 pistol, and continued to sing. “But a foolish part of me Still holds out for a shred of humanity For a queen in a robe or a knight on a steed Can't you see that I'm just a child on his knees.” He paused again.         “Save me from fear and pain And love will rain on me Save me today Before tomorrow finds me at rest Save me from fear and pain And love come down and rain on me Save me today For tomorrow will find me at rest! Fight, Today. Fight, In hell.” “Now I'm standing alone in the moment of truth As the judgement's handed down And my feet are scarred from the broken glass Strewn across the ground Then you come to my side And only to you I confide That I've been battered and shattered and bruised and abused For the very-very last time Won't you help me, just Save me from fear and pain And love reign o'er me Save me, Save me today For tomorrow will find me at rest Save me from fear and pain And love will rain on me Save me today For tomorrow, find me at rest Find me at rest!” With that he stopped singing. “I just had to get that out of my system. “ Mike said, sheepishly.   “But you are good at singing. “ Rainbow ‘Dashie’ Dash pouted. She then went for another kiss. The other Rainbow Dash left. She broke the kiss, emitting a soft smacking sound. She then whispered something to Mike, followed by Mike smiling. “Not bad kid… not bad at all.” Craig smiled as he added, “Could have used some acoustics, but not bad.” Mike seemed to not notice as he was staring into his wife's eyes. It was obvious why they got married. But something made Craig wonder what it was that she said to him, before he asked. “Hey what’s up?” “Well, she’s pregnant again.” Mike replied,  still looking into those eyes. “Congratulations.” Asuna commented. “Thanks.” Mike said.  He was now going to have not one, but two foals to raise. “My second foal is something I can look forward to.“ “But wouldn’t  it make more sense for your wife to stay away from this war for both her and your foal’s safety?” asked Kirito. “I am a general in my world. I am not supposed to be in battle anyway.” Dash Spoke up. “You're talking to two captains in our world.” Kirito said. “And don’t you hold that over me.” Muttered Craig. “So basically, I won't be able to assist you in the fight.” Concluded Dash. “I’ll stay behind our lines and give orders to my marines.” “Well then General give your men my regards.” replied Craig before he rested his hand on back of his swords sheath as it’s shape changed into what looked like a guitar before saying “Feels good to be out of that armour again.” “How did you do that?” asked Mike. “Do what… change my sword into my guitar?” asked Craig. “Yeah” Mike replied. “Well it was a gift from my worlds Celestia… she gave it to me to help me protect everyone after I lost my temper with Discord and summoned a sword in front of her. She merged a sword with my guitar so I was constantly armed without having to use my powers.” “Huh.” Mike said, barely catching that. “The sword was merged with my guitar and it can change forms on a whim… I’m a musician back home, but a soldier when required,” reiterated Craig. ” Ah.” Now he gets it. “You know the song, you're gonna go far kid? “ Mike asked “Yeah… you want me to perform it?” asked Craig. “ Yeah. We both like that song.” Said Dash. Craig then turned his head to Kirito who nodded back before he said “Want to help… my bands kind of fragmented at the moment.” “Sure. “ Mike answered. “Okay then” replied Craig before he shut his eyes as a black drum kit appeared behind him that had a pair of orange drum stick resting on it before Kirito jumped over to them before spinning the sticks in between his fingers, before turning to Mike before he said “want to sing it as a couple?” asked Craig to Mike and Dashie. Mike looked at her and she nodded.  “I guess that is a yes.” “Okay then,” replied Craig as he once again closed his eyes as two microphone’s appeared on two stands along with a few amps behind the drum kit before Craig said “ready when you two are.”  “1 2 3.” Mike said before they both began to sing in perfect harmony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2BulzKUclA  “Show me how to lie, You’re getting better all the time, And turning all against the one, Is an art that’s hard to teach. Another clever word, Sets off an unsuspecting herd, And as you step back into line, A mob jumps to their feet.” Mike sang. “Now dance, fucker, dance, Man, he never had a chance, And no one even knew, It was really only you, And now you steal away, Take him out today, Nice work you did, You’re gonna go far, kid.” Dashie continued. “With a thousand lies, And a good disguise, Hit ‘em right between the eyes, Hit ‘em right between the eyes, When you walk away, Nothing more to say, See the lightning in your eyes, See ‘em running for their lives.” They both complemented each other's voice. They sound beautiful. “Slowly out of line, And drifting closer in your sights, So play it out I’m wide awake, It’s a scene about me. There’s something in your way, And now someone is gonna pay, And if you can’t get what you want, Well it’s all because of me.” Dashie sang before it was Mike’s turn. “Now dance, fucker, dance, Man, I never had a chance, And no one even knew, It was really only you.” “And now you’ll lead the way, Show the light of day, Nice work you did, You’re gonna go far, kid.” They both sounded like song birds. “Trust, deceived!” They both sang. “With a thousand lies, And a good disguise, Hit ‘em right between the eyes Hit ‘em right between the eyes. When you walk away, Nothing more to say, See the lightning in your eyes, See ‘em running for their lives.” Mike soloed. They both sang the rest in complete harmony. “Now dance, fucker, dance, He never had a chance, And no one even knew, It was really only you.”running for their lives.” Mike soloed. They both sang the rest in complete ha “So dance, fucker, dance, I never had a chance, It was really only you.” “With a thousand lies, And a good disguise, Hit ‘em right between the eyes, Hit ‘em right between the eyes. When you walk away, Nothing more to say, See the lightning in your eyes, See ‘em running for their lives.” “Clever alibis, Lord of the flies, Hit ‘em right between the eyes, Hit ‘em right between the eyes. When you walk away, Nothing more to say, See the lightning in your eyes, See ‘em running for their lives.” With that they were done. The couple sounded perfect together.  You could compare Dashie’s voice to a angel. Asuna then smiled before shouted “You all sounded amazing!” “Thanks.” They both said at the same time. Craig then walked towards them before saying “I can see why you two are a couple, you were in perfect sync.” “Practice.” Mike said.  Dashie kissed Mike again. It was a short kiss, but it had a lot of passion in it. “If I hadn't nearly died, I wouldn't have met her.” “Something we have in common… I think I’ve been near death… maybe 4 or five times, since I arrived,” admitted Craig. “Well I had to be brought back from the dead twice, once by Celestia,  once by a pony named ‘G-Mane’.” Mike said. “ First death was by a sniper. Second one was by an insurgent with a machine gun.” “Yikes… you haven’t had the best of luck have you?” commented Asuna “No kidding, I was even held captive the same day as my wedding with Dashie.” “Gez… Murphy really loves you doesn’t he.” Muttered Craig. “I broke my self out, stole my captors car, and crashed into a tree,  getting a huge piece of metal stuck in my gut. When I awoke, I was on life support.“ Mike finished. “It was worth it.“ “To get back to your wife… definitely,” replied Craig. “He did flat-line while he was out.” Dashie said in a saddened tone. “The doctors were right there, or I would've lost him.” “I did? Why wasn't I told that?” Mike wondered aloud. Dashie decided not to answer that. Instead, she pulled him into a deep kiss. Mike quickly kissed back. This time, it did turn into a make-out session. While just barely, one could see their tongues in a exotic tango. “Awww Cute.” Dark Magician Girl said. Dashie then realized that they weren't alone and broke the kiss. ”Hi… I didn’t see you there…” she sputtered. Mike Sighed. “Don't worry, Dashie.” Mike reassured her. “It’s ok. I see lots of revive Rainbows kissing the ones they love in Neo Domino Town.” Dark Magician Girl said smiling. “Dashie has nothing to worry about.” Mike said, then kissed Dashie briefly. He then looked at the watch on his wrist. “It is getting late. Can you see about getting us a room?” He asked the DMG. “First door on the left I think.” Dark Magician Girl said pointing to their right. “Thanks… who are you?” Asked Mike, as they walked to their room. “I am the Dark Magician Girl.” Dark Magician Girl said smiling. “Thanks,  Dark Magician Girl. We’ll be going to ‘bed’ now.” Mike said as suggestively as possible. *WACK*  “No!”” Said the commissar after whacking the two in question with the back of his saber. “You shall do no such thing when the war could begin any moment!” Gruffly spoke the masked commissar. “You hit hard, but she is already is pregnant. “ Mike said. “I'm a commissar. Usually there would only be a execution, But because of the present circumstances I won't act as I normally do.” The commissar Replied dryly. “Did you just threaten us?” Spat dashie. “I am a general.” “No I only stated the facts.”....”.You are? Hmm” Mumbled the commissar as he took a thinking pose. holding his head up with the pommel of his now reversed saber. “Also, I don't fear death.”Mike pointed out. “No..But I welcome it.” Spoke the commissar. “Trust me, I died before. Now I’m gonna go get some sleep.” Mike said, walking off.  Dashie followed. “In life war, In death peace, In life shame, In death attunement.” Quoted the commissar simply. By the time he finished talking, Mike and Dashie already entered their room. The sound of a kiss was heard, but nothing else. “I wonder what the others are doing?” Dark Magician Girl said as she walks off. Meanwhile...         Dashie curled up on the now-sleeping Mike. Mike only took of his armor, but was still dressed -so don’t get those thoughts. I am talking to you, Reader.- She soon fell asleep herself. Of course, someone had different plans for the two… Somewhere else, with the Dark Magician Girl … “Where have you been?” Dark Magician asked Dark Magician Girl as came into the room. “Just went for a walk.” Dark Magician Girl said with a giggle as she gave the readers a wink. Bang! The noise rang throughout the Canterlot castle. It came from Mike and Dashie’s room. Someone or somepony fired a gun. “Hey! If you two are going to have sex, Keep it down!” Dark Magician Girl yelled from the other room. Bang! Bang!  It's a gun fight. This was followed by a scream in agony. “That’s it! I am coming in Heavy Weapon Guy style!” Dark Magician Girl yelled as she and Dark Magician charge into the room. She saw a young man in a white Hood with a knife standing by a stabbed Mike. “You done goofed.” Dark Magician said as he use the spellbinding circle on the man to freeze him while Dark Magician Girl healed Mike. The man turned to look at her. He had a smile carved into his face, and no eyelids. “Go. To. Sleep.” The young man said before rushing to her, knife ready. “Mirror force!” Dark Magician Girl said as a barrier send the knife back. Seconds later two long back knives hit into the hood ripping it off before the familiar image of Craig launched an elbow into the assassins chest whilst using his other arm to keep him pinned immobile against a nearby wall. “What the heck is going on here?!” Sebastian roared as he ran in, followed by Sebaste.         “Wouldn’t we all like to know” replied Craig and he placed a knife against the assassins neck. “Doesn’t that guy look like Jeff the Killer?” Dark Magician Girl asked. “He’s gonna look like the guy that gets a bolter shell in the face if he doesn't speak up!” Sebastian snarled. “Someone get the guards and alert Celestia of what happened.” “Aye Aye Captain.” Dark Magician Girl said as she raced off to Celestia. “Now then, who sent you?” Sebaste asked the would be assassin. “And don't even think of running.” he warned as a hardlight copy of him appeared next to him.  “Go. To. Sleep…” Was the reply. “He could be working for the Warriors of Chaos.” Dark Magician said. “Maybe…” the Spartan mused before the guards burst through the door and secured the prisoner as Caig removed the knife from the assassins neck. “Sergeant, the princesses have been notified.” One of the guards said to Sebaste. “Good to hear, take this guy down to a cell.” The Spartan ordered before turning to Mike. The guard nodded and ordered his squad to restrain the assassin before they left for the dungeon. “DM, you think you can handle the interrogation?” Sebaste asked. “ I. Am. Jeff the killer. Go to sleep.” He said before being dragged away. A whimper of pain was heard, and Mike ran to Dashie and pulled out his IFAK. “Does she need a healing spell before I go?”  Dark Magician asked. “No, that would cause a birth defect. She’s pregnant .” Mike replied, bandaging his pregnant wife’s gash. “I’d better go and report to Celestia and Luna about what happened.” Sebaste said, turning to the door. “I’ll leave a few Holograms here to make sure you don't get attacked again.” Two Holograms appeared by the door, one armed with a SAW, the other a shotgun. “You know he will not give up. He has been hunting us for about two years. He has killed twenty marines. “ Mike said nervously. “I say we just send him to the shadow realm.” Dark Magician suggested. “Hmm…, that may work…” Sebastian mused. “Though he hasn't really fought an augmented human from two different timelines in Earth’s history,fictional of course…”  “And what are we right now?” Dark Magician asked. Sebastian gave the Dark Magician a deadpan look. “You know what I mean…” he said. “He’s never faced an actual Displaced. He’s only gone after Mike, a soldier that got transported to Equestria by an… unusual means during a fight against insurgents in Afghanistan.”  “A lot of Displaced get transported to Equestria by different kind of means. Heck there was a anthro Applejack who became a Displaced but remained in the Equestria she was born in.” Dark Magician said. “Except does getting hit with a flashbang count?” The Astartes asked. “Pretty much.” Dark Magician said with a shrug. “Except a US Marine stationed in Afghanistan is not usually normal, we normally get Displaced from that merchant, and even then, it’s mostly game, TV or movie based…” Sebastian said. “Who is this ‘Merchant’? Is it the same one as this ‘Unknown Merchant’ Who made the flashbang that was used on me? “ Mike butted in. “It’s not just the merchant that displaced people.” Dark Magician said. “Remember Time Spinner?” He asked. “Haven't actually met him.” Sebastian replied. “He is the one that’s running the War of Shadows.” Dark Magician said. Just then, a pile of boxes appeared, startling everyone except Mike. “Good timing.“ Was his response. He walked over to them,  and opened a box, pulling out a M249 SAW, and 2 boxes of ammunition. He opened another  and pulled out a Kevlar vest with armored plating. He opened the last one and pulled out a brick of C4 and a detonator and two M67 fragmentation grenades. “Okay, I think this is overkill.” Said Mike. “Who wants the Machine Gun?” He offered his M249 SAW. He put the gun down and took a M4A1 Carbine from a box, and he added a hand grip, a laser pointer, and six mags of hollow point bullets. “Last call.” Asuna then walked in before saying “I might as well… I don’t really have anything else apart from my swords.” “All yours. “ said Mike. He gave her the MG. Asuna then smiled before a symbol appeared in front of which she clicked before the gun disappeared. Surprisingly Mike wasn't fazed by this. Suddenly, a truck crashed through the wall.  It had a mounted RPK on the back. Mike aimed his gun at this threat. “Let me” Said Craig before knives flew through the windows and towards the gunners head before they embedded themselves in their heads with pinpoint accuracy before he said “Sorry about that.” “Nice throw. “Mike complemented. Mike walked towards the truck and opened the door. Beep. Beep. Beep…  “BOMB!” Mike shouted, running away from the truck. “Well great” muttered Craig as he opened his hand as he threw car back to the room before it was fired into the air before it exploded. “Damnit insurgents.” Mike cursed. “I am going to go check on Jeff the killer.” with that he walked away. Meanwhile… Dashie regained her consciousness. She first noticed she was in the infirmary. “Hello?” She called. No response,  so she got out of the bed. She wandered around until she bumped into Craig. Craig then looked down before saying “Are you okay?” “Yeah. Where's Mikey?” She asked. “Went to check on that Assassin that attacked you… we were attacked by what I assume was suicide bombers who were trying to free him.” Craig explained “He’s not an assassin… he’s a cold blooded murderer.” Dashie said before running to see if Mike is safe. Craig then sighed before he said “well I better follow her” before running off after Dashie. When the got there the were greeted by Mike staring at a empty cell, the window pried open. “He escaped… again.” Mike mumbled. “Could be worse… he could have escaped while you were here.” “Murphy's Law.” Dark Magician Girl said as she walked past the room. The sound of metal scraping against stone. “Go. To. Sleep…” “Sorry do you mind if I just.” Craig said whilst spinning around as Jeff was surrounded in what looked to be a purple sphere of energy. “Coward.” Jeff muttered. He effortlessly broke out. “Magic doesn't stop me. Go to sleep now. “ “Umm, how about… no… maybe you should just surrender?” Craig suggested. Jeff rushed them, ready to kill. Craig sighed, before muttering, “Bii, if you would?” Blue tendrils shot from the ground before creating a cage around Jeff. Jeff began to slash at the cage, however every slash just healed over before the tendrils could break. Craig then shouted “Zun Haal.” causing Jeff’s knife to fall from his and fall out of the cage just out of his reach before saying “You need to relax, maybe in your cell?” Mike went to take the knife, but it began to hover. “ What the hell?” he asked before it jabbed into his arm. It pulled out and jammed into his gut. It then clattered to the ground. Mike collapsed to his knees. “How the…” he muttered before falling face first. “NO!” Dashie screamed, rushing to her husband. “Maybe I should just kill you and be done with it.” muttered Craig before walking over to Mike and saying “Grand Healing” before the wound healed over completely. Mike gasped for air, and was instantly squeezed by Dashie. “Thank you, Craig. He means everything to me..” Dashie thanked Craig. “No problem… I literally end up having to do that almost monthly for my Dash back home,” admitted Craig. The couple was startled by a loud crackling. “He has three months of life. “ Jeff crackled. “I used a incurable poison on the knife.” Mike realized he was only bluffing. “You're bluffing. “ Mike pointed out. If he could, Jeff would have frowned. “Jeff, you suck at lying.” “So you’re the one that tried to kill Mike.” Sebastian snarled. “Time to see what your face looks like on the pavement!” He strode forward, summoning his Lightning Claws at the same time. “This time you’ll wish you never messed with us!” “I’m with you on that one… I’ve been contemplating impaling him while he’s trapped in that cage.” explained Craig. “Now either you’ll answer our questions or I shred you like yesterday's newspaper!” The Astartes growled at the assassin, bringing the Claws up for emphasis. “You shred newspapers?” Dark Magician Girl asked as she popped her head in the door. Sebastian gave her a deadpan look under his helmet. “It’s a figure of speech….” “Oh.. Well carry on.” Dark Magician Girl said as she walked off saying lololol. “Geez, human with the powers of Pinkie make for a freaky combination, and that’s coming for a guy that met a Jotun…” Sebastian said just as Sebaste came in. “Jason? Yeah, that guy was a powerhouse…” the Spartan said. “Well duh. He has lots of aliens in a watch.” Dark Magician Girl called out from the other room. “He didn't use his Omnitrix. All he had was a sword, and managed to cleave through solid Adamantium in one strike!” Sebaste yelled back. “I know and Dark Magician knows Jason’s Luna little secret.” Dark Magician Girl yelled back. Sebaste rolled his eyes at that. Jeff crackled.  He was waiting for the questions. “Who sent you here?” Sebastian snarled. “You know who. Ahriman.” He said, still crackling. “And mostly myself.” “Careful, that man has survived a shotgun blast to the head.” Mike warned. “Should’ve known…” the Astartes growled. “You made a fatal mistake coming here, and this time you won't be leaving alive.” He said before firing a single mass reactive shell from the built-in storm bolter. The shell punched through the assassin before exploding, ripping him apart. “He’ll be back. I know because I killed him twice before.” Mike said. “Well he shouldn’t try anything for a while” replied Craig before he collapsed flat on his face. “He literally is insane. And are you okay?” Asuna then walked into the room before explaining “He will be later… he’s just lost a lot of his stamina recently, he falls into unconsciousness when he uses his powers to much.” “He shouldn't do that. One of these days he’ll kill himself from using this much power!” Sebaste said. “He’s never had to deal with it until Discord was removed… it’s new for him to be like that this easily,” She explained. “Hm, I bet.” Sebaste said as he looked at Craig. “Trust me… he’ll be angry for it later. although he is going to a school to help him understand his powers better,” she added. “A school for Displaced? That's new…” the Spartan said in surprise. “Yeah… he tries to hide it but he worries that he isn’t strong enough or have the control to help people anymore, it’s why he’s considering abandoning everyone in the War of Shadows.” “Do you know who teaches at this school?” “He hasn’t said much about it… he mentioned a few RWBY displaced and I think he said something about some sort of Spectrobes displaced as well, but he hasn’t given me much to go on,” admitted Asuna. “RWBY? Now that's a name I haven't heard since Sasha and I got Displaced…” the Spartan mused. There was a quiet groaning below them before Craig muttered, “Dammit not again.” Asuna then chuckled before she asked, “Have a nice sleep?” “Shut up… dammit my head hurts”  he replied as he placed his hand on his forehead. “You okay man?” Sebastian asked. “I’ll be fine in a minute, just a bit dizzy,” he replied whilst resting his hand against a nearby wall. Soon enough the group realized that Mike and Dashie weren’t there anymore. They must have went to their room. However, a guitar was heard, it’s music coming from Mike/Dashie’s room. It seemed Mike could also play guitar. “Awww cute music.” Dark Magician Girl said from the other room. She could hear some of the words to the song ‘I don't want to set the world on fire’. It sounded like a solo for Dashie. Soon enough, the song was over. Meanwhile… Dashie hugged her husband very tightly. Mike planted a kiss on her lips. It didn’t take long for the two of them to begin making out. Soon the kiss was broken with a soft smacking sound. “I really love you, Dashie. “ Mike said to Dashie,  even though she already knew that. “And I love you, Mikey.” Dashie replied to her loving husband. “Have you two finished your love making yet?” Dark Magician Girl called from the other room. This caused Mike to blush. “We aren't doing that!” Dashie called back. “Yeah. That was awkward. But I will always love you, Dashie. “ Mike softly said. “Suuuurrrreeeee you do.” Dark Magician Girl said with a giggle. “I do too!” Mike retorted. “I value her more than me!” “Mikey, I know you love me.” Dashie said before kissing him.  “And I love you.“ “Shall we go to get something to eat, Dashie?” Mike asked. “Yeah. I feel like having some cherries.” Dashie replied, as they walked to the mess hall. “Have fun you two.” Dark Magician Girl said. They walked by the actual Displaced, and said hello to them and most of  them waved and went back to their business. Except for Craig and the others ,  who were at the mess hall. “Hello, guys.”  Mike said. “Well hello Mike… you feeling better… my heads seriously hurting still.” moaned Craig. “Well that’s what you get for using your powers to much… you’ve not got that luxury anymore of being able to use them without the blackouts.” admitted Asuna. “If you have to pay the lighting bill.” Dark Magician said. “Shut up… I can’t help that I feel shit as it is,” muttered Craig. “Then go to a bathroom if you feel like shit.” Dark Magician said. “I didn’t mean like that… I’ve just got a headache,” muttered Craig. “Just another reason to go into the bathroom for a pill.” Dark Magician said. Dashie sat down with Mike. Dashie had a plate full of cherries. Nothing else. Mike had fish, and a salad. “You do love cherries.” Dark Magician said. “I actually am getting cravings… if you catch my drift.” Dashie sheepishly replied. “If you didn't get the news, she was pregnant before she got here.” Mike muttered “Oh. So you popped her cherry then?” Dark Magician asked. “God Damn it…” Mike Cursed. “Watch your mouth buster. There a baby present.” Dark Magician Girl said as she points to Dashie’s belly. Mike’s fist balled, and he took a deep breath and let it out. He un-balled his fist and began to eat his food. “Somebody just got burned.” Dark Magician said.                 Mike pulled out his knife and jammed it into the table, startling everyone and everypony in the room. “Pretend that table is you.” “Why? Is it because you aren’t allowed to cursed around a child that hasn’t been born yet?” Dark Magician asked, not bothered by the knife.         Mike stood up, but Dashie put a hoof on his shoulder. He looked at Dashie, and sat back down. Dashie had calmed him down instantly, just by him looking at her. By this time, Dashie had eaten all of her cherries. “Aww. That is cute.” Dark Magician Girl said. “Shut up.” Mike said, then resumed eating. He was surprised at the good quality of the food. In less than 3 minutes, he had finished with his food. “Now to read a book.” Dark Magician said as he pull out a book. “You have fun with that.” Mike said as he and Dashie left the mess hall. One could only guess where they were going. “Have fun in bed you two.” Dark Magician Girl said with a giggle. “Are you always going to be like that?” asked Craig as a yellow almost spectral like image appeared on his arm. “It’s for the funny.” Dark Magician Girl said. Asuna then looked at Crig before saying “umm… who’s that?” pointing to Craig's arm. “Ohh… this is Lambda, an… AI.” Craig admitted. “Does Church know about it?” Kirito asked. “No, I can’t bring myself to say it to him.” “You’ll need to tell him eventually.” Mike ignored the comment. When they got to their room, they began to cuddle. They both hoped they would get peace and quiet for once today. But of course that can’t happen. Meanwhile, with the others… “I wonder how this world’s mane six are doing.” Dark Magician Girl said to herself as she walk in the halls.         As she walked by Mike and Dashie’s room, she heard the party cannon fire in the room. This was followed by yelling.       “WHAT IN THE NAME OF THE EMPEROR IS GOING ON HERE?!”  Sebastian roared as he walked up to the room. “I’m trying to plan defences here and I hear something go off! DMG, was that you're doing?” He asked in annoyance. “No. That was Mike and Dashie with a party cannon.” Dark Magician Girl said smiling. “And may I ask as to how they got a party cannon?” “How should I know. Maybe Pinkie Pie was in the room with them.” Dark Magician Girl said. What, how did Pinkie get in there?! I wasn't planning to put her in this bit of the chapter! “I managed to sneak in!” Pinkie said to the air as she trotted out. Sebastian looked at her in complete confusion. “I’m not even gonna bother asking…” he groaned “You are so not cut out for the Art of the Pinkie Pie.” Dark Magician Girl said giggling. “Ya think?” Sebastian said sarcastically. “Just so you know, we’re gonna need to find new allies soon. The others that were supposed to be here are taking too long…” Mike walked out of his room. “Why did Pinkie Pie think that it's okay to prank a guy with a gun?” His gun was loosely in his holster, as if he nearly shot her. More noticeable, was he has no shirt on, and one could see he had quite a few muscles. He had a few scars on his gut area. “For poors and giggles.” Dark Magician Girl said giggling. “I could’ve accidentally shot her.” Mike Said while frowning. Dashie flew over to Mike, and muzzled into him lovingly. Mike began to scratch behind her ears, emitting a soft cue from her. The sound caused Mike to smile. They obviously loved each other deeply. They didn't even remember that they weren't alone, but they didn't care. They both re-entered their room and closed the door. “Cute.” Dark Magician Girl said as she walked off. Sebastian rolled his eyes before returning to the War room and continuing on planning the defenses of the Cadian Gate.   On his way he heard a slight moaning. Things are not as they seem, though.  “Now what…” the Astartes growled. He turned but then decided to leave it and continued on his way back to the War room. “I just hope we get through this…” Sebastian muttered, looking up at the stained glass windows, “...for this may be the last battle we’ll fight.”       As he walked away, he failed to notice a small carving of an eye burned into one of the walls, which stared at him as he left, before moving up into the ceiling, and vanishing entirely. the mane six worried/ be confused since i'm an officer of the DEATH korps of krieg]