Spider in Equestria

by DarkSpider


7. New Clothes, New Friend, and Some More Questions Answered

“That was SO boring,” I groaned after exiting Carousel Boutique. Rarity and I spent the last few hours making my new clothes. It was already nightfall and we just finished. I decided I'll put it on back at Twilight’s and since Rarity couldn't teleport me back, I figured I'd get back on my own. Luckily, with my suit being so, well, dark, and it being night, I was easily able to stick to the shadows, and with my spider-sense, I was also able to stay clear of any ponies. I reached the window to my room within a few minutes and went inside. Once I hit the floor, I picked up the chainsword and put by a wall, as well as the assault rifle after I took it out of my bag. I then grabbed my new clothes and put them on over my costume. It looked similar to the clothes that assassins wore in the Assassin’s Creed games. A few differences include a blue scarf, black boots, and the rest of the outfit being blue and black instead of white and red, with matching gloves. The main part was basically a cloak that covered my entire body. After I finished putting it on, I took off my mask and put it in one of my pockets. Then, I looked at myself in the mirror.

May have been a pain to make, but it looks better than I'd hope.

I then put the scarf over my face and put up the hood. When I looked at the mirror again, my face was completely hidden.

Perfect. Now let's see how long I can have them fooled. Wait, this is Ponyville. Unless somepony catches me without cover, I should be fine for a little while.

I decided I was ready and left, putting my backpack on the bed and my sword on my back. When that was all said and done, I left the room and looked for everyone.

Now where are they?

I used my spider-sense to scan the area, but nothing showed up.

Okay, this is getting freaky….

I then walked over to the throne room, only to find it pitch dark. “Hello?” I called out. When nothing was heard, I went in only to have the doors suddenly slam shut.

“Okay, why do I have a bad feeling about this?”

Suddenly, a deep voice sounded all around me. “YOU ARE NOT PREPARED!” It roared.

A pair of hellish red eyes appeared a few feet from where I stood and started to approach my position.

Then a single voice whispered “Boo!” from right behind me.

“AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!” I screamed and jumped to the ceiling and stuck to it like a cartoon cat.

A roar of laughter was heard before the lights switched on and the Mane 6, Sebaste, Sebastian and what looked to be the whole of Ponyville were seen below. “Surprise!” Sebaste guffawed from where he was standing by the doors. “Hoo, can't believe that prank worked twice!”

I looked down at them and glared. “Oh screw you guys.” And then I whispered to myself, “I should try to focus more on my spider-sense. At least then I'll be able to know if I'm in danger or not.”

Sebastian chuckled before calling over to Pinkie, “Care to do the honors? I think it's time we let Dark know what this is all about.”

I let go of the ceiling and landed on my feet. “What are you guys talking about?”

"You see, we’re all here to….” Sebaste trailed off. I couldn't see his face under his helmet, but I had the feeling he was grinning under it. “... Welcome you to Equestria and thank you for saving both Scootaloo and Applebloom!” He finished as a banner unfurled from above.

I shook my head in shock. “What?”

“This party is for you mate!” The Spartan said. “Hit it Pinkie!”

“You got it,” Pinkie said before pulling out her party cannon and shooting it everywhere, including me. Luckily, I was able to jump out of the way and onto the chandelier.

“Note to self. Just have Pinkie start music and leave party cannon behind…” Sebaste groaned. He was completely covered in confetti.

“Since when does the location of the party cannon matter?” I asked him.

He shook the confetti off and looked up at me. “Never mind then…”

He then walked over to the DJ and had a hushed conversation with her before she nodded and he plugged in a iPod.

“Alright everypony, who’s up for some music?” He asked. “This song is done by a band called Three Days Grace, and the song is named “Animal I Have Become”!”

Everypony cheered as the music started playing.

The Spartan then activated his external speakers and began to sing along to the song, Sebastian providing the backup vocals.

I can't escape this hell
So many times I've tried
But I'm still caged inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal
(This animal, this animal)

I can't escape myself
(I can't escape myself)
So many times I've lied
(So many times I've lied)
But there's still rage inside
Somebody get me through this nightmare
I can't control myself

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal

Somebody help me through this nightmare
I can't control myself
Somebody wake me from this nightmare
I can't escape this hell

(This animal, this animal, this animal, this animal, this animal, this animal, this animal)

So what if you can see the darkest side of me?
No one will ever change this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal I have become
Help me believe it's not the real me
Somebody help me tame this animal
(This animal I have become)

The song ended and the two super soldiers bowed before Sebaste switched the music to an album called “Illusions” by an artist called Thomas Bergersen. As the music played, the two of them mingled with the ponies.


I just left the party about an hour later. I appreciated the fact Pinkie did all this for me, but I am NOT a fan of crowds. So, after meeting a few ponies, including the Cakes and the CMC, who thanked me for saving them, I left and wandered the castle for a few minutes until I found myself standing on a balcony overlooking Ponyville. I sat on the ledge, took off my hood, lowered my scarf, and just took in the view.

Where are you Cece?

“You know, it's not a good idea to have your face out in the open with so many ponies in the castle.”

I turned and saw Rainbow at the door the door with a cupcake in her hand.

I felt myself grow mad and just looked back at the city. "What do you want? To insult me some more, or to pick another fight?”

Rainbow shook her head and said, “No, I just want to talk.”

“Oh really?”

“Yeah. Like about your lost sister.”

If it wasn't for my ability to stick to things, I might've fell off the ledge. “W-what are you talking about?”

“Sebaste told us that you had a sister that ended up somewhere in Equestria like you did. Why didn't you tell me?”

I got off the ledge and turned to her. “Maybe because ever since I got here, you've been nothing but hostile to me. Not to mention you guys all have your own problems to deal with without me butting into your lives. Besides, why do you care? I thought you hated me.”

Rainbow’s ears drooped back and she looked away from me. “Look, despite how I've been, that doesn't mean I'll just leave you without your family. You need help finding your sister, and I'm willing to give it.”

I raised an eyebrow, feeling that there was a catch to this. "Why? What's in it for you? Think after I find my sister I'll just leave?”

She gained a shock look in her face when I said that. “What? No. I just want to help you. Why is that so hard to believe?” She said as she started to look angry.

I glared at her and clenched my fist. “How about knocking me out, straight up attacking me multiple times, and calling me a freak? As if I didn't have to deal with jerks like you enough back home.”

Rainbow’s eyes widen. “What?”

I looked away from her and put a hand on my head. “Even before I came here, I had to deal people like you all the time back home. Always calling me useless, a nerd, a nobody, a freak. Bullies all my life, and no matter what, they wouldn't stop. Those kinds of people are the reasons I had to isolate myself from the world.” After I said that, I looked at my hand and chuckled. “You know, now that I think about it, it's crazy. I already shared quite a bit with my personal hero, but now that I have his powers, I’m practically identical. All I need now is one, rather crucial event and people could say I'm Spider-Man.”

Then again, it's not like anyone is as close to me as Ben was to Peter.

Things were quiet for a few moments. Then she broke the silence. “Is that true? The whole bullying thing?”

I scoffed. "Why would I bother making that up to you? As far as I know, I gave you a reason to continue it. I promised that I wouldn't harm any of you unless you attack first. Meaning you can just insult me all you want and I can't do a single thing about it. Go ahead. I bet you're dying to.”

I waited for her to let me have it, but it never came. Instead, Rainbow put her hand on my shoulder. “I'm not like that. I wouldn't insult anyone just to hurt them. That's something I hate. Heck, you can just ask Fluttershy and she'll tell you.”

“Why not? I thought you hated me.”

She sighed, looking a little guilty. "Yeah, about that. Look, I'm...sorry for...everything. It was wrong of me to do all that stuff to you.”

I looked at her in confusion. “And what caused you to think that?”

“Well, Sebaste talked to me earlier and kinda help me to clear my head about the whole thing. And like you said, you’ve done nothing but cooperate since you got here. Besides it WAS kinda my fault for thinking the worst of you without any proof.”

“Oh, you think?” I asked in a flat tone.

She laughed sarcastically. “Very funny. My point is, I'm sorry. And...I was hoping we can start over. So,” she then stuck her hand out towards me, “friends?”

I just stare at her, thinking it over. After about a minute, when she started to look unsure, I grabbed her hand and shook it. “Fine.”

I just hope I don't regret this.

Later, after everyone else had left, the Mane 6, Starlight, Sebaste, Sebastian, and I met back in the throne room.

“So you had questions about what exactly a Displaced was?” Sebaste asked Twilight.

“Yes actually. For instance, what is your Equestria like?”

The question was met with a stony silence for a few minutes before Sebaste said, “Well, the Ponies are like you guys actually, but in a more pony like form. No clothes and they have four hooves. As for who leads it, well… Our Twilight has taken over responsibility for that, and both Sasha and I help her with leading the country.” His tone was bitter as he said this.

We all looked at him, the girls with looks of sadness and me with shock. “How...what happened to the other princesses?” I asked.

“Celestia…was killed during a war against another Displaced who invaded our universe while Luna was taken by the same person. He and his forces managed to reach Equis and launched an attack. Sasha and I, along with some other Displaced and some forces that somehow ended up in the same universe fought to the bitter end, but in the end… it was too late, we had lost. Both forces soon disbanded, but Equestria… was in ruins. We managed to repair everything, but the body count was too high… we lost both Applejack and Celestia. Rainbow was kidnapped by Rainborg, a cybernetic version of her from the enemy's universe, and was turned into a combat drone. We got a video message from Rainborg showing what happened to her. You think the Multiverse is all fun and games? You are dead wrong, it’s a kill or be killed world out there…” Sebaste said, his voice getting more and more flinty.

I'm happy I had my face covered, ‘cause I swear my eyes might be red right now. I clenched my fists and punched the wall, cracking it slightly.

“Seb, calm down.” Sebastian said, putting a hand on the Spartan’s shoulder. He then looked over to me and the Mane 6. “We’re working on a deal with the ones that invaded our universe, hopefully, this business can be put behind us. The two of us had already sent a message to Ahriman and just a few months ago, he helped us with dealing with a new threat, a robot from an unknown group called Dimensional Technology that tried to force us to leave Equestria and send us to our original world. But at the moment, things have been… hectic. Both Seb and I serve as soldiers for a faction in a different war. And right now, that war has just gotten jump-started and is active again. That and Seb’s sister Alexandra recently appeared in our universe as Ivy from Soul Calibur.”

Hearing that, I looked at them in surprise. “Wait, Ivy Valentine?”

“Yep, and Alex is a major SoulCalibur fan, so she already knows Ivy’s moves, plus she's just as nasty with that Snake Sword of hers…” Sebaste chuckled.

I barely paid attention. “Ivy Valentine, from Soul Calibur. Oh you gotta be kidding me.”

Rainbow looked at us in confusion. “Um, who are you talking about?”

“Just a character from a video game back on Earth.” Sebaste said.

I was going to mention a certain detail to them that a certain gun lover loved to mention in a web series I watched, but I decided against it. One, because the guy's sister turned into her and I don't think he'd like it if I said it. And two, that's not something someone says in public. But...

“Any other questions?” Sebastian asked.

“Before anything, I have a quick statement about Ivy,” I said.

“Yes?”

“Ever seen something called “DEATH BATTLE” from Screwattack?”

“Yeah, why do…” Sebaste sputtered to a halt. “Buddy, if this is related to my sister, then tread carefully mate…” he growled.

“Just checking. Never even heard of Soul Calibur before that, but the reason her and her opponent were pit against each other? Well...I heard dumber. Though, can you show them exactly who we're talking about?”

Sebaste nodded, before showing a hologram of a lightly armored female human with a metal gauntlet on her right hand while in her left she held what looked to be a whip with a series of blades mounted on a sword handle, but with a flick of her wrist the whip formed into a sword. “This is Ivy Valentine, heiress and warrior. She can use both Alchemy and Magic and her sword… would you believe it's sentient?”

The girls all looked at the hologram in complete shock. Fluttershy fainted and most of the others were blushing like mad. It was so funny, I was laughing like crazy. I might have joined them if I didn't already know what she looked like.

“Now if you’ll excuse me…” Sebaste growled before charging towards me, thrusters flaring. I was able to jump to the wall before he hit me.

He impacted the wall below with enough force to crack it before stumbling back.

“Very funny mate… very funny…” He growled, crossing his arms and glaring up at me.

“Hey, it's not like I was gawking at her or anything. I just wanted to see how the girls will react.”

“Any other questions that doesn't involve my sister?” Sebaste asked.

“Yeah, but first, you need to promise you won't hurt me if I get down. Oh, and you can turn off the hologram now. The girls may get jealous,” I said that last part snickering.

“I wasn't planning on hurting you anyways.” Sebaste answered, switching the Hologram off. “That was just a mock charge. If you planned on say harming an innocent, then you would be worried about me charging at you.”

I jumped off the wall and sat on the table. “Not a problem. “With great power comes great responsibility,” remember?”

Sebaste chuckled and nodded. “So what else would you like to know about the Displaced or the Multiverse?”

Seeing as how the girls were still in shock, I decided to give one. “Okay, what kind of Displaced have you met?”

“Honestly, I’ve lost count. I remember meeting an Anubis Cruger Displaced, two Displaced that were Team Rocket, a Deadpool Displaced, and a bunch of others that I can't remember off the top of my head….” Sebaste said.

“Wait, Cruger? As in Doggie Cruger from Power Rangers S.P.D?”

“Yep, that Cruger. Oh wait, there was also a Ben 10 Displaced that’s… well, literally a Jotun from Norse mythology. But if you ask me, he’s a bit cold. and… then there's Ahriman, a Chaos Space Marine Displaced, the same guy we fought in that war… and a Church Displaced.”

“.....I just can't help but think of Thor right now. And how can you turn into a church?”

“Church? From RvB? That guy?” Sebaste said, facepalming.

“RvB? Oh you mean Red vs Blue? I don't remember too much of that. I was a bigger fan of RWBY.”

“Well Church is the guy that turned out to be an AI called Epsilon. As for RWBY, we had an encounter with a Grimm in an entirely different universe just a few days ago. The thing had… fused with something called a Roidmude from an TV series called Kamen Rider… We managed to take it out, but the world that we were in…. You're familiar with Equestria Girls right?” Sebaste asked.

“Of course. I seen all 3. Even has one of my...favorite….” I stopped when I remembered that the girls still don't know.

“Um, what are you talking about?” Rainbow asked.

“Erm… just discussing how many Displaced Sasha and I have met.” Sebaste said.

“Anyways, two Displaced are in that particular universe, one’s a female Kamen Rider Gold, while there's a… male Ruby running around at random there also.” The Spartan continued.

“Cool. Though…” I had an idea on how to get certain info. I turned to Twilight and say, “Hey Twilight, I have a question for you. Can't believe I didn't ask this sooner. How exactly do you know about humans?” I turned to Sebaste and Sasha. “Or do you guys have any idea?”

The two shook their heads and shrugged. “To quote Corporal from Penguins of Madagascar: “Nope, not a clue.””

Twilight took a deep breath before saying, “It's a long story, but the short version is that soon after I became a princess, an...incident happened and I ended up in a world the mirrored this one, but everypony was a human.”

I looked at her, hoping they thought that my face was one of shock. “So, you're telling me that you actually ended up on Earth? How?”

“Simple,” Pinkie said. “She went through a magical portal in the shape of a mirror to follow Sunset Shimmer and receive her Element of Harmony, but she-”

“Ended up meeting human versions of the Mane 5, won a contest, saw Sunset turn into a raging she-demon and purified her with the Elements.” Sebaste finished what Pinkie was about to say.

Applejack looked at Sebaste with a suspicious look. “I thought y'all didn't know anything ‘bout that.”

Sebastian sighed. “The thing is…back on Earth, there's a show about-” I stopped him with a web to the face. “Gah!”

“Not a good idea, dude,” I whispered to him.

“They're gonna find out eventually…” Sebaste pointed out. “Might as well tell them now.”

I looked at them for a second before lowering my head and sighing. “Fine. I'll be up there.” I web-zipped to a branch and sat on it, waiting.

“As I was saying…” Sebastian said, ripping the web off his helmet, “Back on Earth, there's a TV show about you girls, we don't know how, but a woman named Lauren Faust practically created your world for us humans to see on TV. But we know that it's a different story here. But you girls are big hits on Earth, with millions of Bronies and Pegasisters as the fans call themselves, watching the antics that happen here. The show has practically recorded from when you met the girls Twi, to the redemption of Starlight, so far.”

All of the girls were shocked to hear that. I just said to Sasha, “I don't think you needed to mention bronies and pegasisters dude.”

“Oops…” Sebastian chuckled.

“Like I said, I blame him hanging out with our Twilight too much!” Sebaste joked.

“Wait,” Twilight said, “Dark, you knew about this?”

I sighed. "Yeah. Pretty much. I know about Nightmare Moon, the Grand Galloping Gala, both of them, Discord, everything worth knowing up to Flurry Heart’s Crystalling.”

“But he didn't want to worry you or even burden you with this, and it was mostly my fault, I should have kept my stupid mouth shut…” Sebaste said, hanging his head.

I sighed, then got off the chandelier and landed at the door. “If you guys need me, I'll be in my room. No doubt you guys will have questions about this, and I don't want to answer them right now, so you should ask these two.” I then left and got to my room. I went inside and lie down on my bed, listening to ‘Angel By Your Side’ from JT Machinima.


(Third Person POV, Throne Room)

Sebaste sighed. “Ugh, me and my stupid mouth….” He groaned, facepalming.”

Applejack looked annoyed. “I can't believe he didn't tell us about that.”

“He wanted to protect you guys and not burden you with what he knew.” Sebaste said. “How do you think he’d react if you told him Earth was made up?”

“Still,” Twilight said, “why couldn't he tell us that he knew?”

“Because he wanted to let things happen on their own.” Sebastian said, leaning on a nearby pillar, toying with a Combat knife. “He never wanted you to worry about how he knew. It's a curse we Displaced have to face, we know about you, but we can't reveal it until it's too late and you end up finding out that your world is a cartoon in another universe.” He snorted in self anger. “Sometimes being a Displaced can be a real pain…”

“Well that would explain the cartoon he downloaded on his laptop,” Pinkie said while eating a cupcake.

“Oh crap…” Sebaste looked at Pinkie, a look of worry on his face, though it was hidden under his helmet. “How much did you watch?”

“Everything up to the Season 6 premiere. I didn't want any spoilers.”

“Damn it!” Sebaste swore. “If Dark finds out, he’s probably gonna flip! How did you even get ahold of his laptop?!”

“While he was unconscious. I looked through his bag and I found his laptop. He downloaded quite a few things, from shows, to movies, to videos like Bronies React and Death Battle. It's pretty cool that Dashie can beat a Transformer.”

Sebastian facepalmed. “So you already knew about MLP… damn it….” He groaned.

Sebaste then looked at his chronometer. “Sasha, we need to get back, Alex must be frantic by now.”

“Awe, you're leaving already? You should let Dark know at least.”

Sebaste nodded. “It was nice meeting you girls. Maybe we’ll see you guys again.” He said before nodding to Sebastian. The Astartes walked over to Sebaste and with a flash of green light, teleported the both of them to Dark’s room.


(Dark's POV)

I was watching Death Battle: Batman vs Spider-Man with my face uncovered, when in a flash of light, Sasha and Sebaste were standing in the center of my room. “What the hell-oh it's you guys. How'd it go?”

“It… went okay. They were a bit surprised and hurt that you didn't tell them, but they understood that you didn't want to burden them with the knowledge, though… erm, Pinkie kinda already found out about MLP…” Sebaste said

“How?”

“Apparently she went through your bag and found out about it on your laptop. She even watched the show up to Flurry’s crystalling.” the Spartan replied. “But Sasha and I need to get back to our universe. Was there anything you wanted to know before we left?”

“Okay, about 3 things left. First, if I do find Cece, how can I help her make a token?”

“Just give us a call and we can help. Just make sure she doesn't bring the hammer down on us.” Sebaste joked

“Unless you mess with her, I don't think that'd be a problem. Second, is there anyway of getting back home?”

“Back to Earth? I'm… afraid not. Whatever magic that Merchant used, he made so that we can never get back to earth…” Sebastian said. “We’re stuck here.”

I just shrugged. “I'm okay with that. Heck, despite only being here a day, my life here is at least twice as good as it was on Earth.”

“And the last question?” Sebaste asked.

“You guys know a way I can keep my stuff charged?” I asked, chuckling nervously.

“Hmmm… Try asking Twi for an Eternal Battery spell to get cast on your electronics, that way, they don't lose charge at all.” Sebastian replied.

“Hopefully she knows it here. Okay, that's about it. I guess I'll see you guys around, hopefully with my sister next time.”

“You too, Tito. Hope things go well for you mate.” Sebaste said before Sebastian opened a portal to their Equestria.

“Wait.”

“Yeah?”

“How will you guys contact me? Do you even have my token?”

Sebaste chuckled. “You already have a way to contact us, hanging on your wall.” He said, pointing to the Chainsword and Assault rifle.

“I know that I have a way to contact you, but I wanted to know if YOU had a way to contact ME.”

Sebastian didn't answer, but then what looked to be an earpiece appeared in his hand. “Here.” He said, tossing it to me. “Put that in your ear. I made it so that if Seb or I need your help, it’ll bring you to our Equestria. All we need to do is comm you.”

I grabbed the earpiece and put it on. “Okay, but I will need to take it off once in awhile to put on my headphones.”

“Understandable. Well, we’ll see you around sometime!”

“Until next time Sebaste and Sebastian,” I replied giving a small salute.

The two returned the salute in their own ways, Sebaste with the regular military salute, Sebastian with a fist across his chest before they entered the portal and vanished, the portal closing with a pop.

“Nice guys. I hope things go well for them back in their Equestria." With a yawn, I said, "It's getting late. I might as well go to bed.” And with that said, I closed my laptop, and went to sleep.


(Third Person POV, Manehatten)

A small cloaked figure ran across the alleys of the city, making sure to stay away from the ponies that roamed the streets. Once she reached a dead end, she jumped onto the fire escape and climbed up it until she reached a window. Then she opened it and went inside.

“Any luck?”

The cloaked figure turned towards the voice and found an earth pony with cream fur, blue mane and tail, with matching eyes, a flower on the back of her head, and a cutie mark of a hat with a feather.

The figure shook her head. “Nothing. He wasn't anywhere I looked.”

Coco Pommel put a hand on the figure’s shoulder. “Don't worry, we'll find him. I promise.”

“How? We don't even know where he is or what happened to him. Heck, I don't even know what happened to me,” she said, looking at her hands.

“Maybe, but I'm sure he's looking for you too. If he's as smart as you say he is, I'm sure he find somepony to help him. And this city is big. I'm sure eventually we might find him.”

“And if he's not in the city? Or this world? What do we do then?” she screamed.

“Well then we'll have to find a way to expand our search.”

The figure sighed. “I'm sorry. It's just...I'm not so good being without any of my family for so long and not knowing what happened to them.”

“It's okay. I know you're in a lot of stress.”

The figure looked at the time, then turned to her latest friend. “You should go to bed, Coco. You have quite a bit of work tomorrow. I'll go to sleep in a bit.”

Coco nodded before going to her room to sleep. The figure looked out the window before taking off the hood of her cloak and looking at her reflection, revealing a 3 foot tall, anthropomorphic pink hedgehog with green eyes, a red dress, white gloves, a large golden ring on each of her wrist, and a gold ring shaped like a dolphin on the ring finger of her right hand.

“Tito,” Cece sighed, “where are you?”