Runaway Part 4 (Spike)
Thankfully, my life didn’t end with my brains blasted out of my head. Instead, Peewee came to my rescue again as he dived against the gun in the griffin’s arm, which was enough to make him miss me by inches and punctured the wall instead. While Peewee distracted him, Aquilina rushed over with her chains and managed to fly behind him, tightening them around his throat. I did my best to ignore the fact she was strangling someone to death and rushed to free the closest ones nearby. I first freed the dragons, who were then able to help me out by unlocking some of the locks with their flames or fighting the guards down the hall.
Aquilina, having dispatched the guard, took his pistol and reloaded it. “Better have an exit plan, Spike!” She looked down the hall and turned back against the wall as a gunshot echoed. She fired back and started to reload. A few unicorns and dragons rushed over to her side or the opposite end of the wall and started shooting magic and flames.
Despite the pressure, we were all able to free each other and I quickly shouted, “Everyone out the window! Swim like your life depended on it!”
One by one they all did, some even flying with their wings if they had them. I could hear gunshots outside, most likely more slavers shooting the ones trying to escape. I didn’t know how many made it or not, but they had a better chance than staying in here. A few bodies of the children and slaves, either shot down by bullet or magic, were on the floor in the efforts to escape or defend us.
I saw a unicorn, no older than the CMC, with a bullet hole where her right eye was. She didn’t even have a cutie mark. I saw a teenage minotaur with a flaming hole in his stomach from a fire spell breathing his last before his eyes glassed over. A griffin, same age as Aquilina, was unlucky to get shot in the rump before the bullet came out his mouth.
Despite all the blood and carnage, I just froze. I heard Aquilina say something, but I was too busy staring at the dead bodies. I thought about Twilight. How she lay dying in her blood soaked bed with wounds all over her body. I wondered if these kids had families or friends. Were their lives better or worse then mine and Aquilina? What future was snatched from them?
Aquilina ran out of bullets and the kids didn’t have the energy to keep firing spells or flames. There were still so many trying to escape. So many trying to live. Aquilina said something but I was too dazed until she slapped me.
“Are you gonna fight or are you gonna die a bloody coward!?” she shouted which made me whimper. “Don’t piss yourself when we’re all trying to get out of here! Get it in your head!”
I gulped and tried to think. Peewee had taken over in defense and summoned a flame wall. Surprisingly, it wasn’t burning the ship down but I chalked that up to phoenix powers or something. Still, it wouldn’t hold forever. While others were still fleeing, we needed to get out fast. There had to be something I could do, but what? All I could do was breathe two types of fire. The one that could burn things and the other that could... teleport...
I thought back to a theory that Twilight once told me about my magical dragon breath. It was unique among other dragons based on the fact that I could teleport objects to ponies I knew like Princess Celestia, Twilight, and others. She theorized that I could one day even teleport living beings as well, including myself. Of course, that was depending on my personal strength as well as the power of my flame. There was always the risk that I could burn others with my fire and it was decided that I would learn to teleport others when I was older.
“Okay, I have an idea, but if it goes wrong it's most likely going to kill us all,” I said as loud as I can.
“Well, we’re dead anyway if we don’t do something fast so what is it?!” asked Aquilina as other began to crowd around us.
“I can teleport objects with my flames,” I answered.
“You’re a Fire Caster?!” asked one dragon look at me with amazement.
“A what?” I asked, never hearing the term before.
“A dragon who can cast spells with their flames. They’re said to be blessed and very rare,” replied the dragon.
“Right, whatever,” interrupted Aquilina, rolling her eyes. “You’re a magical talking dragon, but what the ruck does that have to do with our situation now?!”
“I think... mind you, I’m saying think,” I repeated, “could teleport all of us with my teleporting fire.”
“Have you ever done that?” asked Aquilina.
“No,” I answered, receiving dubious stares upon mentioning that. “But I think I can do it. I just need to concentrate!”
“So our only options are to try to flee out the windows, get killed by the slavers, or trust you to do something, that you’ve never done before, which could result in us getting killed! Great odds!” shouted one earth pony.
“You got a better idea?!” shouted Aquilina, growling at him which made him wince. “‘Cause Spike’s the only one who came to recuse our sorry butts! You wanna take a chance out there cause I can bet at least half of those who already swimming are dead by now.”
The earth pony muttered something, but stayed silent after. Aquilina nodded and turned to me. “Do it, Spike.”
I nodded and closed my eyes. I thought back to all the times Twilight helped me learn how to control my fire. All the lessons we had and the pride she held in me as I learned to control my power. I thought about her smile and heard her whispers of encouragement in my ears. I couldn’t fail them. I couldn’t fail her.
Summoning the flame, I pushed all the magic I held in me to make it strong enough to teleport us all. I thought of the only safe place in my mind that was nearby and took a deep breath while opening my eyes. Peewee’s fire wall came down as the slavers, including their minotaur leader, charged forward. I unleashed the flame as green and red and blue colors overcame my vision. There was shouting, screaming, and gasps as I felt my body thrown in all directions. My stomach tossed and turned and I swear I felt someone holding my claw as I felt my entire being stretched and squished at the same time.
Finally, I felt my head collided with something wooden and strong. The tossing and turning ended and there were shouts of surprise and curses in shock. I groaned as I tried to steady my eyes and found Rupert staring over me with confusion.
“Hey... Rupert... ready for work...” I whispered before I passed out.
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My the time I woke up, I swore I felt like I was going to throw up. Moaning at the churning in my stomach, I slowly got up and shook my head, wondering if this was what it was like to have a hangover.
“Water, mate?”
“Thanks,” I whispered as I took a glass of water and drank it whole. Realizing that I wasn’t alone, I turned around and nearly gagged out the water upon seeing who it was and where I was. For the latter, I was in the attic of Rupert’s room, sitting on the bed opposite of the ones Aquilina claimed was hers. It was also night time judging for the fact that the moon was out. For the former, it turned out to be none other than the dragon I had spent all day trying to find. Marc gave me a smile and a salute as he leaned back on the chair he was using. “Oi there, kip well? Yeh had quite an adventure, laddie.”
I stared at him, wanting to yell and hug the guy at the same time. That’s when I realized something. “Aquilina! The others!”
“Woah, dozy down there, mate. They're fine. Yer fiery bird too. A few scraps and some burns, but nowt a smashing doctor can't fix. Yeh did smashing, Spike,” said Marc with a nod before sighing. “Of course, not everyone made it. Shame for those who died so young, but better death than slavery.”
He got up and put his claws on his hips. “So why don’t yeh tell me why yeh so keen on findin’ little old me?”
I gripped the sheets I was under and gulped. “I want to join the Red Lighting's. I want you to teach me what you did with that fight you saved me from. I... I want to grow stronger.”
“Yeh don't want to go gaffe? To Ponyville?” he asked, crossing his arms.
My eyes widened. “Y-you know who I am?”
Marc snorted and leaned down to see me eye to eye. “I knew who yeh were the moment I saw yeh, Spike Sparkle. Adopted Son on Princess Twilight Sparkle. I've done graft in Equestria before and saw yeh in the papers a few times. Yeh know Princess Celestia's got a big reward for yer return.”
I closed my eyes and sighed in defeat. After all this, I was going to be sent back home.
“But considering I don't fancy getting involved in politics I'm not going to bring ya back,” said Marc with a smile before the blue dragon winked. “Oh, almost forgot. Here.”
He tossed me a bulky brown bag that jingled when I caught it. I opened it and gasped to find it full of silver coins. “What is this?”
“The bounty reward. For all those slavers ya killed. Especially, their captain. Big wedge for that one,” replied Marc. He saw my shocked expression and answered, “That teleporting flame thingamijig ye did? It managed to bring ya back to Rupert's gaff, but it also caused the entire ship to go up in flames. Fire was so big ye 'd think a fire giant took a big shizz in the water.”
“... I... I killed them?” I asked as I felt my heart sink. I took a life. No, I took so many lives that day. All of them were horrible slavers, it was true, but I still killed them. I covered my eyes with my claws in an attempt to stop myself from crying, but it was already too late. I felt not only tears for the fact that I basically murdered but also felt sorrow for all the lives I tried to save but couldn’t. It was like I was unleashing everything I was feeling since I first stepped foot on this accursed island. I wanted, at the moment, to just go home.
A part of me expected Marc to tell me to get over it, but he instead sat down next to me and put his arm around me. I sniffed before looking up and I saw pity in his eyes. “I know. First time is always the hardest.” He then smiled. “The fact yeh 're crying shows that yeh aren't a monster nor are yeh messed up. It's okay.”
I nodded and took a few deep breaths. “So what happens now?”
“Well, y'r little stunt managed to spread across all of town and the guilds are thankful for yeh saving their members. It’s gonna be helpful for the Red Lightnings sooooo...” He then pulled something out of his coat and placed it in my claw. I gasped at what it was. It was a button with the Red Lighting symbol on it. “Congrats, mate. Ye 're the newest member of the guild.”
“R-really?” I asked with an open smile.
“Yup. Ye impressed me and, more importantly, ye impressed the guild. Even Aquilina was begging for ye to join, though don't tell her I told ye that,” replied Marc with a wink. “As for learning my fighting style? Yeh 're still too young to learn it. Grow up more and learn how to fight and survive and maybe in a few years yeh can learn. Gonna have to pay it with silver though. Remember, rule number one.”
“Nothing on Erebus is free,” I replied with a grin.
“Now ya getting it,” he replied with a grin. “See ya, mate!”
I watched as he left the room and stared back at the button. I was a member of the guild. Better yet, I was a member of the Big Four. I smiled thinking how I managed to accomplish my goal, but at a very high price and it was going to get harder from there. “I promise you, Mom. I’m gonna get stronger... and I’m going to fix this island and even Equestria one day. I promise.”
I laid back on the pillow and smiled before closing my eyes. My journey was just beginning and I needed all the rest I could for it.
***
Through trial and flames did he gain power
Through pain and hardship did he gain wisdom
Through friendship and allies did he gain fame
Through courage and determination did he gain his destiny
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Ooo...that title for the next in the series makes me worry. Kinda implies that Equestria's actually going to fall.
Well. Shit.
Convenient way of teleportation, smart
Spike is going to do great things, I just know it. He's going to help fix a lot of lives, then one day when his work is done, he'll be reunited with his mom.
Great story, and I can't wait for Ragnarok of Equestria.
Definitely looking forward to Spike's continued adventures in the Red Lightnings guild.
And to the next story.
Spike just did a cruel mercy. May those foals and hatchlings rest in peace and the slavers suffer!
Through the fire and the flames Spike will carry on!
Good show, looking forwards to the next one.
7987767 literally listening to that exact same song while reading that comment
The stage is set and the characters are in place,
The only thing missing is time's passage to let them grow and learn,
For their lessons and hardships,
Will either set the stage ablaze with death,
Or spring it to life for all to see.
The pieces are in place, and the game to end them all will begin.
7987657 Ah, but remember. Ragnarok is the end of one world... and the beginning of another. Maybe Equestria will fall. But will the people?
Anybody else want to see a story revolving around blueblood in this universe? I mean the one that was killed.
As always, your work is outstanding.
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Also remember what is generally accepted to be the closest literal translation for Ragnarok: "Twilight of the gods". That is some masterful wordplay right there, Rated.
I get the feeling that many are going to die. On all sides... Probably also all participating nations are gonna fall... For good... And after dust settles, hoof-full of survivors rebuild world.
Atleast that's what i think mostly might happen considering the upcoming storys name.
I can hope that some how Twilight will come back to life but knowing you and the things you write I'm pretty sure it won't happen.
the end of one journey only means another one will start...
can't wait...
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There's always the Chrono Trigger loophole. Make a biologically identical copy of someone's body, time-travel-swap it the moment before the person would actually die and viola, one individual "brought back to life" and history was not changed.
7988855 Good point. I didn't think about time travel but who will travel back in time to right the wrongs of the past. Next story should be called 'The Rise of the Fallen Star'. Also, that would be a wonderful story to make.
following currently anticipating sequal, put on the hopes list....
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Did you read twotonedearly's story, yet? If you haven't, you'll be in for one heck of a surprise when you do.
U know. After your third book is complete u should make the whole story of Spike on this island. As a separate story of sorts in this universe you have set up. You got me into Spike's story and you should REALLY make it into a full story sometime. not soon, since I know you have Ragnarok of Equestria to plan out and finish, but after that story. Like you can't tell me Spike's story wouldn't be fun to create? Of course its choice, but I think a lot of people here will agree with me. In fact all of those characters could have their own story expanded. But if I had one person's story to be expanded. It would be Spike's.
I'd really like to see more of Spike on the Erebus Islands. They sound like a very interesting place to be. Spike's POV sounds familiar somehow though. Did you base it on anything? I've read practically every fiction and poetry book I ever saw so if it comes from one, I can't remember which. I know you aren't copying anyone though; this strikes me as too original to be a copy.
Spike is growing up to be one amazing dragon.
Looking forward to your next fic.
awesome conclusion to this story Rated ^^
and I'm inspired to write more of my AU story.
HOLY $^%$$!#%$^%!@#!#%#$^$*(*&^$%@%#!!!!
cant wait for the new story that will sequel to this......if there is one.....
woot!
Finally got around to finishing Runaway. Awesome. Good (dark) worldbuilding with Erebus. My body is totally ready for where you're taking this story.
The story may be over... but the war has just begun....
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I did try to read it, but it really needs an editor and re-worked.
I mean, the plot seem to be going so fast and there is no big space or symbol to show that the scene has changed, and just a needs a lot of work.
But it would need to be really be re-written/re-worked with help from an editor.
THAT WAS ONE OF THE BEST STORIES I EVER READ. YOU OUTDID YOURSELF, MAN!!!!!!
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The Blueblood family is from Celestia's second marriage many years ago before the series. Alicorns can be born but only if you have alicorn blood in your family. The reason Luna just says niece once is because its better then saying "grand" sixteen times in a row
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Ahhhh, so that's why the "Black Star" mentioned in that passage was mentioned having Celestia's blood, so just to keep things small and simple: That's technically a descendant of Celestia from a marriage she had that lead to the BlueBloods right?
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yes
Man, I really wanted to see Button Mash's perspective on the situation, oh well...
The Traditionalists In A Nutshell:
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First let me say that I love the concept and story here, but I agree, some plot holes really bother me.
1) If there was no guards posted at that mine by Celestia, then she is both stupid and directly responsible for Twilight's death.
2) I don't understand why no one made an attempt on Luna if it was so easy. If they were afraid Twilight was going to take over, why were they all cool with Luna when she did try to take over? All it'd take to resolve that would be a throwaway mention that there have been failed attempts on Luna (smack me if I missed one).
3) Also more of a peeve: When someone is assassinated, it is almost always very good for their cause, because it creates a martyr. Game of Thrones made good use of that concept with the North rising more determined than ever after certain events, even more so in the books since the TV show leaves out a key character. It doesn't make sense to me that Twilight's cause didn't benefit more from the assassination.
Of course, all of this could be plugged by fairly minor alterations to existing chapters, and I'd definitely want to re-read if the author announced that certain chapters had been re-written. For instance, maybe the mine WAS heavily guarded, and Marble didn't just tell them the location. Maybe she told them of an alternate entrance that she had found herself; that would completely solve the issue. The other issues just require a bit of clarification to be added, maybe just an extra paragraph to a few entries.
I don't know. Feel free to ignore my opinions; I'm a firm believer in an author's right to ignore over-critical nitwits like me.
and thus the story ends with celestia shooting herself after loosing her grandson spike to some dump on an island somewhere
LE FIN
8082557 EDIT: I still haven't remembered how to properly post a reply, my bad, this will do for now.
How's the story coming along? The first thing I read by you was Why Am I Crying, I started when the first or second chapter was published, and I haven't logged in since it was finished. I'm glad I did, and checked my favorites to come back and look at the authors other works. This will probably be the biggest reason I come back to this site.
In my top three favorite stories/story lines!
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You'll hear something ASsassinationVerse related soon
Moar!
I found the first story expecting something sad to read, which I got. When I saw a second story and it's description, I expected one shots on how lives changed, which I got. What I didn't expect was for it to have a third story in the making, I'm happy that I found these stories yesterday, definitely worth the read with all the backstabbing, false-betrayel and I can't even name it all... Anyway, looking forward to Ragnarok. Seems like it'll be a very interesting read.
Incredible story, man :)
This have been bloody fantastic