“So... You want to hear a story, eh? One about ponies? Haha, have I got a story for you! Equestria... This is our home. But make no mistake - this is not a place of peace and love. It is a vast wasteland, filled with corruption, that only a fool would want to live here. Then perhaps I am a fool. But do not be fooled by what Equestria appears to be. There was a legend... Many people tell it. The legend of the Old Days. My father would always go on about The Ruins of Canterlot; even with his dying breath. Advanced Human technology, courtesy of the late Engineer Lyra Heartstrings. Infinite wealth. Fame. Power. Mares. So you can understand why some little foals who hear the stories grow up to become Ruin Raiders. Well, I have a story you may not believe. But I tell you it is true. The legend of the Ruins is real! And it is here on Equestia. And a... let's call her a 'guardian alicorn,' appeared to guide the Ruin Raiders to their prize. The tale begins right here on Equestria, with the brave Ruin Raiders, the guardian alicorn and most importantly, me...”
A lone bus drove down the road. A small skag wandered around, pinking at the grass, then bounded across the road, only to be immediately hit by the bus.
The driver of the bus, a pink mare with springy pink curls looked back at her passengers.
There was a purple one with a mask and a sniper rifle leaning by her, a big Red one with cloth wrapped around his front hooves, a Cyan one with a rainbow mane and multiple armor pieces strapped to her, and a yellow one with an SMG lying to her side. They were all fast asleep.
The town slowly came into view, and the driver started to talk loudly.
“All right back there, time to wake up! It's a beautiful day, full of opportunity!
Next stop: Fyrestone Depot. Time to gather up your stuff! Who's gettin' off the bus? You with the sniper rifle and the crazy mask? You look like a Appaloosa wrestler moonlighting as a dominatrix, mare. And you, soldier mare? Are those armor pieces from the Crimson Mane you're wearing? And what's your story, young mare? What can you do? Perhaps you can bake us all a wonderful cake, haha! I’ve baked plenty of cakes in my time, you should come over and help! And you, beefcake in the back... I'm not going to make fun of you. Your burps smell of blood, and you growl like a rabid manticore. Anyway... I've got some advice for all of you. It's tough out there, and you won't be able to just beat up on whatever you please until you're ready. Sure, you can take from the bandits or find things in the wild, but equipment you buy from my stores are guaranteed! And if you die, you can't get your money back because you're dead! I kid! No need to be so serious here. And if you're looking for the Ruins, well, you're going to have your work cut out for you. So don't be afraid to spend what it takes to get the equipment you need. You listen to Pinkie. I come from seven generations of merchants and I'm the best. Want to know why? Cause I'm making it out here, in this place!”
The bus came to a stop.
“Well, we're here. Don't worry about saying goodbye. I'm sure we'll be doing this all again soon enough. Haha... get off my bus.”
All of the four ponies left the bus one by one.
“Oh, and Remember! Life’s a Party!”
“Finally, we’re off that damn bus!” Rainbow Dash joyously yelled, flexing her wings and picking up her assault rifle.
“Eeyup,” Big Mac said, stomping his hooves into the dust a few times.
Twilight Sparke cocked her sniper. “Let’s not get to joyous just yet. We have to be ready for a lot of competition. I hear a lot of bandits roam this area.” Owylisus flew down and landed on her shoulder, his specially sharpened talons gleaming in the sunlight.
Fluttershy looked down at the ground as she slowly phased in and out of existence. She held a SMG, a crappy Lunar model, but she didn’t look like she ever planned on using it.
“Can’t we try and go about this in the least violent way as possible?”
“We didn’t come here not to be violent, Fluttershy!” Rainbow said, loading up her Celestian model assult rifle.
A small whirring noise startled the group. Looking behind them, they saw a small machine slide over to them.
“Oh great, a cloptrap,” Rainbow Dash groaned.
“Hello there! I am CL0P-TP, or Cloptrap! I am here to show you around our town of Fyrestone Depot!”
“Now we’re gonna have to listen to it yapping all the time,” Rainbow Dash said, rolling her eyes.
“Eeyup,” Big Mac said, giving the Cloptrap a pensive look.
“I think it’s cute!” Fluttershy went over to the Cloptrap and petted the top of its box body.
“Somepony thinks I’m cute? I’m flattered, really..” The Cloptrap went off into a long winded speech about how nopony loved him ever since he was built, and Fluttershy immediately regretted complimenting the small machine.
“Ah! Anyway, we should probably go over to the Doctor, he’ll know what to do with you all, and-”
The Cloptrap stopped after hearing the revving of engines.
“What was that?” asked Twilight.
“AH! BANDITS! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!” The cloptrap yelled, scurrying to hide under a trashcan.
A vehicle crashed over one of the gates, and, driven by two stallions wearing masks, parked near the four Ruin Raiders, and disembarked from their jeep.
Dashie readied her assault rifle, Big Mac lifted his front hooves and snorted, and Fluttershy squeaked and phased out of existence again.
Twilight readied her sniper, and Owylisus flew up into the air.
"Let's do this."
First! Borderlands crossover, what could go wrong? Pinkus Kincaid, Cloptraps, Twilight-Mordecai with Owlysius-Bloodwing, I like where this is going so far.
832244 I'm Putting more up soon, so stay tuned!
832310 Glad you liked!
i was thinking of doing this a while ago
glad someone did it
edit: i read that all in marcus's voice i am liking this so far
Nice, thats all i can say about it.
I Love it!
I've thought about the scenario before, and I still like Rarity as the Siren, but I can understand giving the role to Fluttershy.
I also casted Spike as Marcus, but Pinkie certainly has the humor to fit him just fine. I'll have to keep an eye on this and see where it goes.
This is genius. Good job so far!
OH MY GOD YES
OOOOHHHHHHHH, this is gonna be goooooooood
You start something new and exciting, with a very large chance of being very successful. Please for the love of Celestia don't mess this up, I want to see this story get up there with the big leagues. Longer chapters and plenty of action, plus with a splash of romance on the side. One stallion with three mares as teammates and something is bound to happen.
832402 Glad you like it, I'll get some more up as soon as possible!
832437 Thank you!
832511 I'm glad you do!
832521 I would hope so! I'm giving the role of siren to rarity in Bordermares 2 if I get that far, and Spike will also make Bordermares 2 as well.
832613 Thank you!
832708 You're Welcome!
832763 I'm glad you think so! I'll try and get a new chapter up soon!
832836 OH GOD! THE PREASURE!
Hehe, I'll try not to screw it up! I chose Borderlands because it is vertually unexplointed, pony wise. I am probably going to keep romance out of this, but who knows? I could change my mind and add it to pep it up a bit
832915
Don't worry, we'll all be here to support you and cheer you on. I think you should do some romance, if just to keep things spiced up a bit. I mean come on, it's Big Mac. How in Equestria are those three going to resist him?
Too short but a great start.
832958 I might put in a few references, but the whole reason Big Mac in there is to look for Applejack. Keeping close to the theme of Brick trying to find his sister.
833012 I'll be putting up more soon!
Impressive, when I first saw this I thought only of how one might buck it up, but now...
MOAR!
Regarding what you said about boardermares2. Who would you put as handsome Jack? i mean nightmare or discode would be ok, but i think Trixie would be better. she's selfish, greedy and boastful just like jack. and she has a flare for style. i mean what jack did to the moon is style, and its something i think trixie would do to get notice.
I am favoring this so DON'T SCREW IT UP!
Woo, borderlands crossover. I used to play this game all the time with 3 of my xbox buds. Ah, those were the good ol' days. Is borderlands 2 out yet?
833076 Jeez, so much pressure! But I'll try not to buck it up!
833258 Trixie is going to be the subject of Mad Trixie's Underdome Riot.
833277 Jeez, again, the pressure! Ok, I'll try not to mess it up!
833291 80 days!
Pretty good, if a little rough around the edges. Maybe try and find a proofreader?
(and yes, I read it all in Marcus' voice as well. And I heard all the music in my head too. I play this game too much)
Also, did you do you own cover art? I like it - a great blend of the two art styles.
834380 Lol, sure! You can proofread it and I'll fix it.
And I do not own the cover art, original here: http://fav.me/d4ifrv4
834392
Sure, it's late at night but I might as well. I did some editing too, to improve flow or break up some awkward phrasing. Look 'er over and use it or not, your call.
As an FYI, Owlysius is based on a real name, spelled Aloysius. Dunno if you wanna spell it your way, or base it more on the real spelling, like I did.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18906569/1.%20Bordermares%20-%20So%20You%20Want%20to%20Hear%20a%20Story%20(revisions).txt
Hmmm....
Proceed.
Ain't no rest for the wicked and all that. I'm keeping an eye on this. Also, Twilight is best Mordecai
834478 Ok, thanks! I think I'll keep Owlysus spelled as he is, because I'm lazy XD And because I think that spelling looks cool.
834613 I will, thank you.
834841 Glad you think so. And I get a lot of that.
Well, I'm glad it's "Keeping an eye on" worthy!
I read the entire first part in Markus' voice only to realize it was Pinkie Pie I felt a little awkward but seeing as Borderlands is my favorite game I let it pass So far I am loving this crossover and all the characters
Ahhhh Borderlands, good game But the ending fucking sucked ass.
Nicely done man, good first chapter :D