A group of Space marines cosplayers ends up in Equestria who uses humans as slaves
(Displaced fic, if you don't like it, don't read it. You have been warned)
We thought it was going to a normal day in Comic Con but the universe has other plans for us like sending us into a girls show full of anthropomorphic ponies. To make it worse, they use humans for Labor, pets, money and sex!!!
Well let me tell you this ponies! I DECLARE EXTERMINATUS ON YOU SLAVERS!!!
All I can see is nothing but the darkness of the void. Where the hell am I?
I remember the merchant said something about sending me and my friends to some place called Equestria.
All of the sudden, I started screaming in pain as if my head was about to explode. Soon I started seeing images of humans in rag clothing. Even chained and kept in cells. Man, woman and children sold in markets by colorful anthropomorphic equines. The pain worsens as more images appeared, showing families torn apart as mothers cried for their child been taken away from them while fathers were brutally beaten or killed.
Another image shows a group of children cleaning what looks like barracks. One of them accidentally drops a pile of golden helmets. One of the guards nearby started beating the child over some helmets!
My blood started to boil in anger as one the images shows the equines in golden armor executing a human for protecting a filly from wolves made of wood.
He just saved that child! And this is how they repay him!?
My rage was nothing but a raging inferno made from the pits of hell itself. From this day onwards, this foul Xenos will know nothing but fear and will die for their crimes against humanity.
Soon I was blinded by a bright light before me and was thrust into a new world.
I shook my head and see the sun shining above and stood up as bits of dirt and grass falls off my armor. I look around and see six more Ultramarines lying on the ground groaning.
“My head feels like it went through a rollercoaster.” A familiar a Scottish voice spoke.
I turn around and see a familiar Devastator Marine struggle to stand up but failed to do so. I walk towards him and picked him up.
“You alright Jorge?” I asked in concern.
“Yup. Wait how the fuck you know my name?” Jorge asked suspiciously.
“It’s me Leon. Remember?”
“Find that hard to believe.” Jorg said.
I immediately slap him on the back of his head. “Don’t tell me you forgot the time we met each other in an orphanage.”
“Wait! Is that really you Leon?” Jorge asked again.
“Yes! Are you drunk?” I said in an annoyed tone.
“Sorry. Kind of thought your some other dude in an Ultramarine Honour Guard. Oh, nice Force Staff by the way.” Jorge commented.
“Force Staff? I don’t remember getting one.” I said and look to my reflection and see myself holding a Force Staff and a pair of scabbard attach to my sides.
“Can somebody help me out here! I can’t get up!” A voice asked in an impatient tone.
Jorge and I turn around and see Greg in his Terminator armor as he struggles to stand up due to the armor’s weight.
“Hang on man.” Jorge makes his way towards Greg and picks him up then wipes bits of dirt stuck on Greg’s armor and Assault Cannon.
“Thanks, Jorge.” Greg said.
“No problem.” Jorge replied.
“We better wake the others up now.” I said.
We make our way to Josh who is dressed as a Tactical Space Marine with a pair of sunglasses.
“Yo Josh, rise and shine buddy.” Greg said and slaps Josh helmet a couple of times.
“I’m up now. No need to slap me.” Josh said and readjust his helmet. “Is it me or are we real Space Marines now?”
“Yes Josh, we’re real Space Marines now.” I said.
“Woot!”
“C’mon people, we still got to wake the rest up.” I said and make my way Ben who is an Apothecary.
The rest soon wakes Kevin who is a Techmarine and John who is an Assault Marine. For me, trying to wake Ben is a pain in the ass. Is like trying wake a hibernating bear up.
“Need a little help here.”
“I got it.” Greg said and approaches Ben sleeping form. “You Ben, I got myself a Karambit that has a Blue Steel skin.”
In an instant, Ben wakes up and punches Greg in the face. He gets up and grabs Greg helmet and screamed.
“YOU GOT ANOTHER FUCKING KNIFE!!!! ARE YOU SHITTING ME, ANOTHER KARAMBIT WITH A BLUE STEEL SKIN! FUCK YOU!!!! THIS IS THE 7TH KNIFE YOU GOT WHILE I ONLY HAVE 3 FUCKING KNIFES!!!!!” Ben screamed in rage and kicks a boulder sending it about five clicks away.
“Actually I lied about the Karambit.” Greg said.
“Wait, WHAT!?” Ben yelled.
“I lied about the Karambit just to wake you up.” Greg admitted.
Ben lets go of Greg and lets out a sigh of relief.
“Anyway, any idea where the hell are we now?" Ben asked.
"Not sure. But any of you guys saw images in your head with a real bad headache?" I asked.
"You mean images that shows ponies with horns and wings and enslaving humans?" Kevin said with a hint of anger.
"Yes."
"Any ideas?" John asked.
"Weapons check." I said.
"I got a Chainsword and a Bolt pistol." Ben said.
"Well, I only have a Heavy Bolter." Jorge said.
"For me, I got a Power Axe, a Chainsword that is attached to my side, a Bolt pistol and a shield." John said in a happy tone.
"I have an Assault Cannon and a Power fist."
"I only have a Thunder Hammer. But I'm going to modify it anyway. Oh and five mechanical arms."
"Got a Bolter and a couple of Krak and Frags." Josh said.
"I got a Force Staff and two Power Swords." I said.
"Force Staff? Isn't that for Psykers?" Johnny asked.
"Who knows, maybe I'm a Psyker." I replied.
"We'll find out soon enough." Ben said.
"Hate be a bringer of bad news, what are we going to do for ammo?" Jorge asked?
"Shit...he does have a point." Greg stated.
"Wish we had a backpack that stores weapons and ammo." Kevin said.
"Like that's going to happen." I thought.
"DUCK AND COVER!" Ben warned and seeks cover behind a boulder.
I look up and see something falling and immediately made a mad dash and hid behind a boulder.
BOOM!
An explosion echoed through the air scaring any nearby wildlife away. I peek my head out and see a smoking crater with some sort of backpack that nearly looks like a dispenser from tf2 but bigger. It had a couple of slots containing ammunition, medical equipment and the bottom slot had several jars containing organs which I assumed are Gene Seeds.
“I wonder what’s inside.” Kevin said and lets his curiosity get the better of him and opens it. He takes out four Power Swords, three Thunder Hammers, two Power Axe, three Chainsword, two pairs Lightning claws, a Power Fist, a Terminator Storm Shield, two combat shield, two Storm Bolters, three bolters and bolt pistol, two Lascannon, a Heavy Bolter, two Plasma Pistol and Plasma Guns, A Multi-Melta, A Heavy Flamer, two Flamers, a Lasgun that has a scope and a bayonet, a Assault Cannon, two Missile Launcher, a Plasma Cannon , a couple of Servo Skulls and a whole bunch of Frags and Krak Grenades.
“How can a backpack fit this many weapons?” John asked with a surprised tone.
“Possibly a pocket Dimension.” Greg concluded.
“I’ll have to go with Greg on what he said. That’s the only logical explanation.” Kevin said.
“I’m telling you, man, this is legitimately overkill. I mean look at the amount of weapons we have here. It looks like we have enough firepower to destroy any kind of city maybe an army too.” Jorge said and gestures to the pile of weapons next to the backpack.
“But still, I wonder who send this to us?” John questioned.
“There’s a note at the side of the backpack.” Josh said and reads the note.
Dear Space Marines/ Adeptus Astartes
I hope you have received this package that I sent to help you and your battle brothers crusade in liberating the humans race here from slavery. I’m very sure you saw those images upon your arrival. Anyway the backpack you have is both for storing ammo, equipment, misc and weapons and supplying you medical attention, repairs your armor by nanobots, ammo and extra sets of organs. If you're looking for the nearest village, just head west but it's a one-hour walk. I wish you all good luck in your crusade.
“Any idea who send it or wrote the letter?” I asked.
“Nope, Doesn't says the sender's name at all.” Josh said.
“Alright. Kevin, you're going to carry it since you're the Techmarine.” I said.
“Got it.” Kevin later packs the rest of the weapons into the backpack and attaches it to his Armor back.
“Let’s go.”
(1 hour later…)
The ruins of what was once a proud kingdom. The sky above the ruins was dark grey giving the ruins a depressing feeling. In a distance, I could see a massive castle resting at the edge of a mountain, the streets filled with ashes, snow and skeletons.
"Talk about a depressing sight eh." Jorge commented.
"Tell me about it." Kevin replied.
"Let's go." I said and jog towards the ruins ahead.
(5 minutes later...)
The entire trek through the empty street was unnerving due to the eerie silence.
"This is starting to remind me of Metro 2033. Well, except they're no mutated animals." Greg said.
We continue our trek through the ruins and passing by occasional skeleton piles. But something caught Greg's attention.
"Any of you guys heard that?" Greg asked.
"No."
"I heard a child's laughter." Greg said.
"Greg, if you're trying to make us laugh or scared. You're dead." Ben said.
"Dude, I seriously heard a girl laughing." Greg retorted. "Listen."
The rest of us quietly listen for any sound disturbance.
"....hehe..hehe....." A soft laughter echoed.
"Okay, I heard a girl's laughter alright." Josh said.
"Any idea where did that laughter come from?" Ben asked
"It came from that house next to us." Jorge answered and gesture a fairly large house.
"Kevin, Jorge, John and Josh will stay outside." I ordered. " Greg, Ben and I will check it out."
"Roger that." Kevin replied, "Be careful in there."
Greg later busts the half rotten doors open while Ben and I enter the house first. I look at the interior of the house as it reminded me of the houses at Pompeii.
"Hellooo.....housekeeping." Ben joked. He turns his searchlight on and reveals eroded and cracked walls, holes, broken pillars, broken vases and burnt decomposed wood.
"I don't see anything."Said Ben.
"Maybe you're not looking properly at all." Greg said. He shines his searchlight at the upper end of the hallway but sees a shadow dash across the light.
Greg decided to investigate the shadow and walks through the empty hallway.
Greg walks to his left and finds himself in a garden. He looks around the garden and notice a teddy bear sitting on a display stand. Greg looks at the teddy bear curiously. Later he hears the same laughter again causing Greg to turn around and point his Assault Cannon.
"Who's there!?"
Greg waited for a response for a minute. Assuming no one was here, he turns around to find a pale white girl wearing a white dress. She was cradling the same teddy bear from before. Her eyes were blood red, her hair was white as snow.
"What are you doing here little girl?" Greg asked in concern. .
"Are you a knight?" The girl asks in a soft voice.
"A what?" He asked.
"A knight.”
“Um...yeah.” Jorge lied.
Without warning, the mysterious girl hugs Greg left leg catching him by surprise.
“Don’t let the bad monsters hurt me.” Said the girl.
Greg’s didn’t know how to respond to the girl’s response, but decided to rub the girl's head gently.
“I won’t let anyone hurt you.” Said Greg.
“You promise?” She asked.
“I promise.” Greg answered and pats her head.
Greg turns around and sees Me and Ben staring at him.
“What?”
“Um….who are you talking to Greg?” Ben asked.
“Talking to this little girl here.” He answered.
“What little girl?” Ben asked in a confused tone. “There’s no one here but us.”
“What do you mean? There’s a girl standing right next to me.” Greg said.
“I seriously don’t see any-”
“He’s right Ben. I see a little girl standing next to Greg.” I interrupted. “That confirms I have Psykers powers and ghost do exist.”
“You know what, fuck it!”
Greg simply facepalm at Ben’s complaints.
“Idiot.” Greg muttered and notice a sad look on the girl’s face. “Hey what’s wrong?”
“This place use to be my home before the monsters invaded.” She answered.
“This use to be your home?” Greg asked and received a nod from her.
“What happened here?” I asked.
“I can’t really remember.” The girl answered. “All I remember was me playing at the field until it was raining fire and a white explosion.”
“What about your name?” I asked again
“I can’t remember my name too.” She answered sadly.
“How about Sarah?” Greg suggested.
“Sarah….I like it.”
“Glad you like it.”
“Sarah, do you know where we can get more information about this place?” I ask in a soft tone.
“Oh, you go to the castle library.” Sarah answered with a cute smile.
“Can you lead us there Sarah?” I ask again.
“Sure.” She answered and grabs Greg’s power fist. “Let's go Mr B.”
I watch Sarah walk off with Greg holding her hand and smiled. I turn my attention to Ben only to hear him grumbling.
“Lighten up Ben.” I said only to see Ben flipped me the bird.
(Later…)
“So you're saying that you, Greg and Ben found a child who turns out to be a ghost child.” John said with skepticism.
“Yes.”
“Okay then.” Was all John said.
“Wait what!?” I shouted in surprise. “You’re not going to complain about ghost don’t exist?”
“We’re in a new world as Ultrasmurfs and we have a Dispenser that fall from the sky and keeps Astartes weapons also supplies us with ammo and medical supplies.”
“Well….when you put it that way-”
“We just got send to some world by some creepy merchant who bent all logic and physics” Kevin interrupted.
“You're right about that.”
“Now let's go find that library.” Kevin said.
“Yes.”
(30 minutes later…)
Soon we reach the entrance of the castle. Only to find it open and the hallways pitchblack.
“Okay, creepy ghost castle.” Jorge commented.
“At least there’s no dragon living in this castle.” Kevin pointed out.
“Kevin, you fucking idiot.” Ben seethed.
“What?”
Before Ben could reply, a loud growl echoed through the hallway causing us to raise our weapons.
A massive dragon appears from the shadows. It’s scales were black as night, sharp and diamond hard claws which could cut through the mightiest of Titans. It’s eyes were blood red with sickly green pupils and a pair of large horns on the back of it’s head crackling with electrical power and spoke with a deep voice.
“This is a sacred ground to the Draconic Empire! Vacate this area now or feel thy wrath!”
“Look, We’re just here to visit the library. If you don’t let us pass, your body is going to be full of holes by us Ultramarines.” I threatened.
“Ultramarines? I heard that name from before…” The dragon looks at me up close and studies my armor, but what got his attention was the Ultramarines insignia.
“It cannot be..” He muttered, “That mark, the prophecy was true all along.”
“Excuse me, what!?!”
“Come, I must bring you somewhere.” Said the dragon.
“Whoa, hold on. First you wanted to kill us and now you want us to follow you!?” Kevin shouted in confusion.
“Yeah, what he said!” Ben said
“Your questions shall be soon answered. There is something I must show you. Please, this is concerning humanity.” He pleaded.
“Fine. Lead us. But no funny business.” I warn.
Later we followed the elder dragon through the dark empty hallways. During the walk, I secretly admired the picture carvings as they depict the kingdom’s history but one of the carvings shows a feminine figure in a suit of armor, the figure was holding a sword engulf in flames and her right hand raised in the air. It sort of remind me of the God Emperor.
“We’re here.” The dragon announced, snapping me out my thought and look at the direction where the dragon was looking at, only to find a wall.
“Dead end.”
The dragon humorously chuckled and spoke. “Do not let your eyes deceive you.”
He walks up to the wall and pushed it thus opening it and revealing a stairway leading to what looks like the lower levels of the castle.
(After a fuckton of stairs…)
“What kind of idiot thinks it was a good idea to put more than a hundred flight of stairs!?!” Josh complained.
“I have no idea Josh.” I said and notice the room was lit. I turn around to find me and my friends in a room made of pure gold, shelves filled with skulls and helmets. The most notable thing in the room was a massive Golden Throne that has a rotting skeleton, skulls and faded parchments resting on the throne.
“Is that what I think it is?” Greg asked.
“It’s the Golden Throne!!!” John shouted with a excited tone.
“Empress, wake up.”
“ZZZZZZ…*yawn* What is it Neltharion? Can’t you see I’m having my daily nap.” The skeleton spoke in a feminine voice.
“Sorry old friend but there’s something I must show you.” Neltharion said.
“Fine...this better be good.” The skeleton muttered, and turns her attention on us. “Neltharion, am I hallucinating?”
“No you're not hallucinating Empress.” Neltharion assured.
“Good. Now back to business.” She said, and turns her attention on us. “About gob smacking time you guys get here!”
“What do you mean get here!?” I said in confusion. “That fucking merchant send us here like three hours ago!”
“Wait the merchant? Sigh, one of this days sonny, he's going to get his ass kicked by somebody if he keeps this up.” She grumbled. “I was hoping for some real Space Marines, but you guys will just do just fine….at least you're all are not religious zealots.” She muttered under her breath.
“Tell that to the fucking Inquisition.” Told Greg.
“Inquisition?” She asked.
“A organization that is full a religious fanatics who will order Exterminatus on a planet due too small superstition and rumors. When I mean Exterminatus, they just destroy the planet rendering it into a lifeless burning husk.” Greg explained.
“Don’t forget they forced labour and sterilization camps onto the populace.” Ben pointed out.
In an instant, actual steam starts to come out where her ear was before.
“I think I just shat out more than five Warp storms.” She announced.
(Meanwhile in the 40k universe….)
“AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!”
“AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!”
“AAAAARRRRRRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!!”
“WWWWAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!”
“Why is there so many Warp storms!?!” A Inquisitor asked.
“I don’t know!!!!” Another one answered before she was fucked by a Slaanesh daemonette.
(Back to our universe...)
“Anyway, back to the subject. This kingdom you see was once a beautiful prospering kingdom called The Imperium of Humanity. Before the Imperium, there were seven human factions warring with each other because of religion and other reason I don’t want to go into detail. Before these factions could destroy themselves, I step into the picture. I knock some fucking sense into their leaders, throw their religion out of the window and lead them into a new age. The Age of Reclamation.” She explained. “At first there were a few speed bumps along the way, for example the Orks.”
“Wait those warmongering greenskins?” Josh asked.
“Yes. At first they were warmongering idiots who couldn’t do anything in life but surprisingly resilient and resourceful for a dumb race. Fortunately I use my OP-PLZ-NERF-POWERS to smack some sense into their heads to do something productive in their lives and guess what, it work. In the end they were the first race to joined the Imperium and named their Nation ‘Great Orktain’.”
“Wait, you're saying that you turn a band of brainless warmongering greenskins into a band of now intelligent-british-gentleman-greenskins?!” I asked in shocked.
“Yes. But they somehow retain their ‘WAAAGGHHH’ attitude.” She answered. “Where was I? Oh yeah. The next race to join the Imperium was the Kirin Empire. First contact went smoothly because they were a open-minded and always talk first before fighting, but when they meet the Orks, they weren’t really friendly with them due to past wars and other batshit history I forgot. So I decided to knock some sense into them with powers again and in the end became friends.”
“That doesn’t make sense. How can you use your powers to make Kirins and Orks to be friends? It doesn’t make sense at all!” Jorge complained.
“That’s because I am the motherfucking Empress.” She replied dryly. “Again back to what I was saying, After that entire fiasco came the Draconic Empire. When we first made contact with them, they tried to rule us saying they’re superior than us.”
“Let me guess, you use your powers and beat the shit out of their leader.” I said dryly.
“Correct. But I didn’t really beat the shit out of the dragon king. I gave that lizard a damn good spanking to teach him some humility.”
“Please don’t remind me of that embarrassing history of my kind.” Neltharion begged.
“My apologies. Back to the story at hand, After the dragons was the Lamia Alliance. When I first found out that Lamias are a only female race which got me curious to how they reproduced. I found out they only reproduce by tricking a male human and make him have a snake-lady orgy. Thankfully my reasonable side stop me from killing them all. So after a few friendly talks with them it all turn out okay.”
“Reminds me of a certain anime.” John muttered.
“So the next race the Imperium encountered was the Harpies. Same like the Lamias but they have a child-like appearance in order to gain flight. Also they can’t just sit down and talk, once they make three steps, they instantly forget their most recent memories which is annoying but in the end I was able to forge an alliance with them. After the Harpies was the Centaurs. Half man half horse. First contact was rough but went smoothly in the end because I beat their leader in honourable combat. There are more allied nation, but I think I told you guys enough.” The Empress.
“I have one more question Empress.” I said.
“Oh and what kind of question you want to ask?” She asked.
“What about Chaos?”
“Darn I almost forgot about that. Well you see when I first met Chaos I thought it was just full of vile creatures that needed to be wiped out from existence but I decided to investigate the warp for more information which I believe you know what the Warp is.”
“Yes we all know about the warp. It’s pretty much the realm where one thoughts, feelings and emotions is, also it is the home of the foul daemons and the four Chaos Gods. Tzeentch the Chaos God of change, Nurgle the Chaos God of Disease, Decay and Destruction, Khorne the Chaos God of blood, war and murder and last of all but not least is Slaanesh the prince of pleasure who was murderfucked into exsitance.” I answered.
“Correct. After my trip to the warp, I found out that the Chaos Gods represent several virtues, thoughts and emotions. The good and the bad and the ugly. For example Tzeentch maybe a cruel and devious trickster, but he is also a force of progress and a beacon of hope to the eyes of others.”
“Change after all, is neither benevolent or malevolent.” Greg pointed out.
“Correct. Without Tzeentch, there would be no malicious schemes, but there would also be no-one clever enough to save people from those schemes. Nothing will ever get done, and we will fall into eternal stasis of static karma. And THAT is what Nurgle represents: Stagnancy. A lack of change. Inevitable eternal cycles of decay and renewal. But he also represent resilience, resolve and solidarity to face those same, unsettling inevitabilities. To put it in simpler terms, his nature incarnate.”
“What about Khorne and Slaanesh? They cause nothing but death and suffering.” Jorge asked.
“Well Khorne may be a force of merciless, mindless slaughter and hatred, but that’s because he represents another natural concept: Survival of the fittest. Strength and skill is all but matters to him. He also represents justice, vengeance and honour, so unlike the others, Khorne will never try to trick you and stab you in the back.”
“In other words, he will just stab you in the face, over and over again, until your face stops resembling a face.” Kevin concluded.
“Correct again. Without him, there would be no honesty and no strength to fight against injustice. And speaking of injustice; Slaanesh may be a horrifying, cruel, torturous fiend that breaks minds and inflicts untold suffering, but he...she...it, also exudes as much joy, freedom, expression and happiness. Without Slaanesh, there would be no happiness, and grief to make those happy times mean anything.”
“Then what happens next?” I asked.
“Well I ended up becoming friends with Tzeentch and Khorne. Nurgle is okay but Slaanesh is someone I would like to avoid. Usually I play Chess, Checkers, Battleship and Monopoly with him sometimes with Khorne but he gets very angry when he loses in Monopoly.” The Empress said nervously.
“Wait, you befriended with two of the four Chaos Gods!” I shouted in surprise.
“Yes, is there a problem?” She asked.
“Yeah. If the REAL Emperor were to find about this, he would be seriously pissed.” I said and shivered.
(40k universe…)
“Achoo….” The skeleton sneezed.
“Oh my goodness, are you alright my lord?” The custodian asked.
“Yes. I feel like somebody just mention or talk about me.”
(Back to our universe again…)
“Well now that we just met you, what now?” I asked.
“Oh yes I forgot to tell you all something. Back to where I was again, After gathering many allies and solving their problems. Everything was going well until the Griffons , Diamond Dogs, Minotaurs, Caribou and the FUCKING EQUESTRIANS!!!!” The Empress eyes burst into flames to the word ‘Equestrians’.”
“Oh boy, she’s pissed.” Neltharion muttered.
“When we first encountered the Equestrians, they treated my people like animals! I went straight to their leaders to talk. Only to find two brats name Celestia and Luna. I wanted to talk to them for the moment but tried to vaporize me with their magic saying that humans are nothing but chaotic creatures that needed to be cleanse for the greater good of harmony and declared war with the Griffons, Diamond Dogs, Minotaurs and the Caribou. So I escape from those dumb bitches and head back to the Imperium to prepare humanity for war.” The Empress said.
“And that’s was the day where the Great-Human War started.” Neltharion said.
“Yes. Also I cut off communications to every allied nations since they went through a lot.” The Empress told. “And those who have interspecies relationships were moved to Great Orktain for safety.”
“So you separated your kingdom from your allies and fought five nations who are bent to enslave humanity or better so, eradicate humanity from the face of the world.” Ben said.
“Not one of my brightest ideas at first. Well during the early and mid days of the war, everything was going well thanks to our superior technology while they have swords, crossbows, spears and lousy armor. “
“Let me guess, everything went downhill during the final days of the war?” I said.
“You got that right. Somehow they invented a new type of weapons and armor that is on par against our tech. Soon many cities fell to the control of the Equestrians, Diamond Dogs, Caribous, Griffons and Minotaurs. The only city that was left standing, was the Imperium capital city called Holy Terra.”
“Before the final battle could take place, my friend Tzeentch told me of seven warriors in a clad of strange armor and armed with the most fearsome weapons known to us or our allies and enemies. And use such tactics, strategies and machines that no foe can best them in battle. They are called Space Marines. And shall bring justice against the enemies of humanity.”
“So wait, Tzeentch just waltz in and told you the future?” Josh asked.
“Yes. Back to the story again. Once the final battle took place in Holy Terra, I personally confront Luna and Celestia and engage them in honourable battle. the battle lasted nearly nineteen hours but was soon coming to its end thanks to my OP-PLZ-NERF-POWERS. But those sneaky alicorns had a trick up their sleeves. They used six magical crystals called the Elements of Harmony on me thus taking away most of my powers away and stab me in the heart and kick my body into some random crevice. After that, was the fall of the Imperium of humanity.”
“Wait, you got stabbed in the heart. Then how the fuck did you survive?” Ben asked.
“That is something I don’t know at all. I think that must be the chaos gods doing.” She concluded.
“Maybe. So what happen after the battle?”
“After the battle and the fall of the Imperium, the Imperium allies caught wind of what happened recently and rush as fast as they can to help. But were too late.” Neltharion said, his voice started to crack. “The dragons was the first to arrive but only to find nothing but ash, dust and death. What was once a proud city was nothing but an empty husk filled with death. The nations that took it hard was Great Orktain, The Draconic Empire, The Changeling Republic and the Kirin Empire. We were about to declare war on those who had destroyed the Imperium but a certain god stopped us from doing so.”
“Tzeentch.” I answered.
“Correct. He told us that an inevitable change was coming and again told us to prepare for it. After he told us about the upcoming future, we found the Empress body within the castle ruins. She was alive but barely. So we used ancient dragon magic to stabilize her while the orks use their resourcefulness and build a throne out of scrap for her body to rest on.” Neltharion explained and gestures to the throne.
“How’s the throne keeping her alive that is?” I asked curiously.
“Oh the throne keeps me alive by pumping Warp energy into my body as it slowly heals my soul and body.” The Empress explained.
“I doubt that since you look like a skeleton.” Ben said dryly.
“That's because my soul have split into several pieces and is scattered across the world in a crystallized form.” She retorted.
“Oh.”
“Then what happen to the surviving humans?” Greg asked and felt a tug. He looks to his right to see Sarah staring at him but notice Neltharion looking at her with a smile.
“I see you found a spirit companion.” Neltharion said with a tinge of happiness in his voice.
“Spirit companion?” Greg said with a confused tone.
“A Spirit Companion, is a soul of a deceased person that will follow you to the end. But his or her soul is trapped in a certain item that is precious to them. For example that Teddy bear she’s holding, that’s her soul container. When one becomes a Spirit companion, he or she forgets the most recent memories of their lives.” Neltharion explained. “If you want to free your Spirit companion, you must destroy the spirit’s soul container in order to free the poor soul.”
“I see.” Greg glance at Sarah for the moment. “I don’t think I want do it just yet. I want to make sure Sarah gets a happy life before going to heaven.” And hugs Sarah like a father making us, Neltharion and the Empress smile.
“Also to answer your question regarding to the surviving humans, they were captured and turn into slaves for labour, sex, livestock and lab rats.”
“THEY DID WHAT!?!” I shouted in rage not noticing that my eyes were glowing bright blue.
“Believe or not, it's true.” Neltharion said.
“It is your destiny to bring justice to those who tried to harm humanity. Will you take upon this long and tedious journey to bring justice?” The Empress asked.
I looked back at my friends only to see them nodding their heads in a agreement. I turn around and faced the Empress. “I accept. As I, Gabriel Leon. Leader of the Ultramarines shall go on a crusade to deliver justice and vengeance to the enemies of humanity and unite its allies to one great nation!”
“Your quest shall start now. Good luck.” Was all the Empress said before falling asleep again causing us to facefault to the ground.
“Sigh, she just reminds of the Emperor form ‘If the Emperor had a text to speech device’.” I muttered. “Anyway is there any nearby settlement that belongs to the enemies of humanity?”
“Yes, there is one. If I remember correctly, the settlement is called Ponyville.” Neltharion answered.
“Good. And that’s where we’re going.” I said.
“Just head south once you exit out of the city ruins.” Neltharion added.
“Got it.” Ws all I said once me and my friends left the throne room.
(3 hours later…)
After trekking through the dense vegetations of the forest, I soon see a tall red barn from a distance along with a few strawed roof houses.
“Destination in sight brothers.” I announced. Soon we neared the town entrance as we spotted one of the town locals from afar. “Do not engage the locals until I give you the signal.” I ordered in a stern voice.
“Understood.”
“Good.”
We arrive at the entrance of the town which is called ‘Ponyville’ on a nearby sign. Soon the locals take notice of us and runs away in fear while others entered their homes and lock the doors.
“Is it me or are they just plain racist?” John asked.
“Possibly...or maybe it's the armor we’re wearing.” Greg concluded again.
In an instant, we were surrounded by winged equines in a clad of golden armor. They were equipped with spears, swords and crossbows. Soon another group of guards enters the scene this time, this group of equines had horns while the others behind them had no horns nor wings.
The rest of us readied our weapons for an upcoming fight. But before I could give the signal, a white flash appears with a popping sound and reveals a lavender winged-unicorn wearing a royal purple dress and a fancy tiara which has a large star on it.
“Stay where you are strangers, by the Equestrian law, you are to identify yourself this instant or force will be taken.” The lavender winged-unicorn equine demanded.
“I am Chapter Master Leon Gabriel. Chapter Master of the Ultramarines.” I half-lied.
“For I am Princess Twilight Sparkle. Newly appointed Princess of Friendship and wielder of the Elements of Harmony.”
“Can you kindly tell your troops to lower their weapons. If you don’t, we will defend ourselves.” I stated.
Twilight raises her hand as the guards lowered their weapons.
“Sorry about that. The guards are just doing their job since Human Liberation Front has been active a lot lately.” Twilight said sheepishly said.
‘The Human Liberation Front? Interesting. I might have a use of them in the future.’ I thought.
“Anyway, I’m sure you and friends must be new here right?” Twilight asked.
“Yes we are new here, my friends and I are simple travelers looking for supplies.” I lied.
“Oh, but let give you a tour around the town.” Twilight said.
“As you wish Princess.” I said and followed Twilight with the others.
“You sure this is a good idea Leon?” Greg whispered.
“Stay calm Greg. Let them do what they pleased. Remember that we’re here for intel. So deception is key.” I said while I listening to Twilight rambling about other stuff.
“And here is our auction house where we sell Humans.” Twilight said getting my full attention. And notice a unicorn wearing business suit selling a group of chained humans.
“Come and get your humans for 35 bits!” The slaver announced to the crowd.
My blood started to boil in anger as I see mother protecting her child from another slaver who attempted to snatch the child away. Before I could do anything.
DAKKA!
A loud crack echoed through the air and see a large gaping hole on the slaver’s chest as he falls to the ground dead.
I turn to my left and see Josh with his Bolter raised and it’s barrel smoking. Without a second thought the rest of my team makes their way towards the stage as Greg breaks one of the cages containing a couple of humans.
‘Fuck this shit.’ I put my staff aside and draw both my Power Sword and killed any nearby guards then make my way towards the others. but a purple beam hits me in the back but harmlessly bounce off my armor. I turn around and see Twilight with an enraged face.
“You lied to me. Your part of the Human Liberation Front aren’t you!?” She questioned.
“I do not know this Human Liberation Front.” I said. “But I will not allow you and your kind to enslave mine.”
“What do you mean your kind?”
“I’m glad you ask.” I stab both swords to the ground and reach for my helmet. I twisted the helmet which lets out a loud hiss and slowly take it off thus revealing my human face. “Surprise.”
Twilight and the rest of the crowd and Guards look at me shocked while I smiled at their reaction.
Minutes passed as me and my team stare at the ponies with our weapons ready. One of the guards recovers from his shock state and decided to charge at me.
Before the guard could hit me with his spear, Ben aims his Bolt pistol and shot the guard in the face thus sending bits of brain matter everywhere. Soon the rest of the guards snap out of their trance and charge at me.
I quickly don my helmet on then grab my Power Swords and charge at the guards with a loud war cry.
“Strike from the skies brother!” I yelled over the comms and John nods and takes off into the air. Once John was at his desired height, he soon falls to the ground and crash into the earth as those who caught were nothing but paste as John recovers from his drop and starts swinging his Power axe scoring kills each time he swings his axe.
Twilight hides behind a stack of crates and sends a distress message via magic and looks at the battle currently taking place as the Guards were mercilessly slaughtered.
“ Ben, I need you to go to the nearest library and gather as much knowledge as fast as you can.” I said over the comms.
“Consider it done.” Ben replied and makes his way to the nearest library.
“Greg, escort our human allies to the forest. We’ll meet you there once we freed the rest of the slaves.” I ordered.
“Got it.” Was all Greg said as he makes his way to the cowering humans. “I need you all to stay calm and follow me. As long you stay close with me you will be safe. Now let’s move!.”
The humans nods in understanding and follows Greg from behind while Greg shoots his Assault Cannon at any guards who were close to him and the slaves.
While Greg escorts the humans out of town, I take notice of another group of guards this time they were holding what looks like a musket from the 17th Century.
“Space Marines take them down!” I ordered.
“Time to give them some dakka!” Jorge said and points his Heavy Bolter. “Oi!, let me show you a real weapon.”
Before the guards could react, Jorge fires his Heavy Bolter as bolter rounds met their mark and explode sending shrapnel to any nearby guards.
While I continue my slaughter on the guards with Josh, John and Kevin. Before I could strike another guard, a beam of magic hits me in the face causing me to stumble for a moment. Once I recovered, I see Twilight in some sort of mage outfit.
“I wonder how the fuck is that outfit gonna protect from projectiles?” Josh said in confusion and blast another Royal Guard with his Bolter.
“I have no idea Josh.” Kevin said as a musket round bounce off his helmet unnoticed.
“You know what, fuck it.” Josh said and shoots three bolter rounds at Twilight. Before the bolter rounds could hit their mark, a purple bubble shield surrounds her and successfully block all three bolter rounds causing Josh to drop his Bolter and his left eye twitching. Out of nowhere, Ben appears behind Josh with armed grenade in his hand.
“YOU FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!” Ben shouted in rage and throws the grenade right at Twilight’s shield. Once the grenade comes into contact with Twilight’s shield, it immediately exploded thus destroying the barrier and sending Twilight to a stack of crates. “Gotta go!” Was all Ben said as he runs off.
“That was weird.” I said and look at the unconscious form of Twilight. Before I could do anything, I saw a dark blue beam which miss me by an inch. I turn to the source and see another equine much like Twilight but dark blue, her starry mane was flowing like water as if a non-existent wind was blowing it and she was wearing some sort of ridiculous armor I ever seen in my life. Like seriously who uses cloth to protect their torso and leaves the shoulder unguarded. Only her arms and legs were protected with metal. But the most notable thing about her is that the fact she’s carrying Great sword which is nearly twice her size.
“Thou reign of terror ends here foul humans! We shall slain thou like the human knights we fought of your chaotic kind! For we are Princess Luna, goddess of the night and slayer of a thousand human knights!” The blue alicorn said.
In an instant Luna dives bomb at me with her Great sword raised. On instinct, I raise my Power Swords and charge at Luna and clash both Power Swords against Luna’s Great sword creating a shockwave thus knocking everybody off their feet. I headbutt Luna causing her to stagger. Taking advantage of her current state, I swing my sword diagonally but Luna anticipated my move and block it with her sword and swings her sword at me as I block it with my left pauldron and punch her in the stomach causing her to gasp in pain but soon recovers as she blast me with her magic.
I quickly recover from Luna’s surprise attack but notice several arrows bounce of my helmet and notice a cyan colored Pegasus with a rainbow mane in some sort of Spartan armor, The Pegasus had two swords strapped to her back and is carrying a bow. Next to the rainbow Pegasus was a white unicorn with a curly purple mane and was wearing some sort of tight suit with a short jacket and has a saber attach to her waist.
“Tis is good to see you Lady Rainbow Dash. You too lady Rarity.” Luna said with a smile.
“Thanks Princess and we’re here to teach this dirty human a lesson. Ain’t that right Rarity?” Rainbow Dash said.
“Normally I hate fighting but if anyone terrorizes this town is gonna get it from me!” Rarity said and throws several crystal shards at me which breaks apart on contact.
I just simply stared at Rarity for a few moments until I hear a distant war cry and look up only to see John descending from the air with a Thunder Hammer in his left hand and his shield on his right.
“Death comes to the enemy!” John cried and slams his hammer on to the ground sending Rarity and Rainbow Dash to a wooden cart. “I shall smash that xeno. No mercy.”
Josh raise his hammer and slams it against Luna’s Great sword again and again. This continued a minute until John was blasted away by a purple beam and lands right next to me.
I turn and see Twilight with a piss-off expression on her face. On her right was a orange furred pony with a blonde mane and is wearing a stetsons hat with what looks like a blacksmith's outfit and her weapon was a fairly large hammer. On Twilight’s left a bubbly pink pony with a puffy pink mane as if it is made out of cotton candy. She was wearing a bard outfit and the most notable thing about her was that a oversized musket with a revolver magazine and a pump action function which is strap to her back.
Soon Jorge, Josh and Kevin arrived to the scene and stand besides me along with John with our weapons ready. Soon Rainbow Dash and Rarity who were now conscious join their group while me and my friends ready ourselves for another fight.
“FOR COURAGE AND HONOUR!” We yelled at the top of our lungs and charge at the opposing army with my friends.
“I wonder where the fuck is that library?” Ben mumbled as he walk through the empty streets of Ponyville So far he couldn't get information since their initial attack which made his job for searching knowledge harder. “Oh this gonna take forever.” He moaned and notice a tree house that has a sign of a book.
“Finally!” Ben makes a mad dash towards the tree house but stops a few meters away from the tree house and decides to peek through the window. Ben looks through one of the windows and see what looks like a over-sized lizard. Ben decided to observe the lizard furthermore and concluded the lizard age is around ten to twelve but Ben soon notice the lizard carrying a book which is twice as large as him but trips on something causing him to fall on the ground face first while the book lands on his back causing Ben to cringe. Knowing enough is enough, he bashes the wall open and picks the young lizard up after removing the large book off his back.
“You alright young one?” Ben asked in concern.
The lizard shakes his head and regains his senses . He looks up only to see Ben and lets out a small whistle.
“Hey lizard kid, are you alright?” Ben asked in concern again.
“Yeah I’m fine. Anyway I’m not a lizard. I’m a dragon and my name is Spike.” The young drake greeted.
“My apologies Spike. And to who am I, I am Apothecary Ben.” Ben greeted.
“Ben. Not a bad name for a human.” Spike commented thus surprising Ben.
“How did you know I was a human?” Ben asked cautiously.
“Its pretty obvious due to your body shape and the style of the armor is way too advance for a Royal Guard either.” Spike explained with a bored look.
“Comics?”
“Yup.”
“What kind?” Ben asked
“Power Ponies.” Spike answered and passes a copy of Power Ponies.
“This looks like a gay version of Power Rangers!” Ben said.
“Power Rangers?” Spike asked curiously.
“Let’s just say a human version of your Power Ponies but without magic but instead, the hero's wears a belt that requires a card which turns them into heroes and pilots robots which looks like animals that represent their element and joins the robot into a giant size robot.” Ben explained.
“Cool.” Spike said before he rubs his back in pain causing Ben to look at him with concern.
“I’m gonna do a scan on you for your sake man.” Ben said and scans Spikes body with his Diagnostor helmet Within a few seconds Ben finishes his medical scan on Spike. “Well I have good news and bad news for you Spike.”
“Good news?”
“Your spinal or should I say backbone is still intact.” Ben said.
“Bad news?” Spike asked worriedly.
“Bad news,” Ben sighs before continuing. “your backbone is showing signs of damage which could have make you paralyse for good but my scans shows some sort of crystallized filling which is growing within the cracks and is somehow supporting your spine intact. Tell me Spike, what do you eat everyday?”
“I usually eat gems and crystals. Why?”
“Well, I theorized that the gems you eat is creating some sort of healing factor for your bone injuries. Anyway back to what I was saying about bad news, There are multiple holes in your nervous systems. Have you taken part in any acupuncture?” Ben asked in concern.
“No.”
“Than somebody use you as pin cushion or a test dummy for some sick experiment.” Ben concluded.
“Well I did volunteered to be Rarity’s pin cushion when comes to her dresses.” Spike explained.
“That's was a reckless thing you did Spike. Also did your caretaker send you to any medical checkups when you volunteered yourself as a pin cushion?”
“Not really.” Spike answered.
“And may I ask your caretaker’s name?”
“Twilight Sparkle.”
“Wait, is Twilight Sparkle that purple unicorn that has wings?” Ben asked.
“Alicorn and yes. She’s my caretaker.”
“Looks like I’m going to give her another beat down.” Ben muttered.
“What was that?” Spike asked.
“Nothing.” Ben lied “Anyway back to the subject, I need to perform surgery on your spine in order to fix the cracks and your nervous system.”
“Is it going to hurt?” Spike asked worriedly.
“No because I’m going to use a heavy sedative to put you in deep sleep.” Ben said. “But unfortunately I don’t have the necessary resources to perform the surgery.”
“Oh.”
“And by the way Spike, I can tell that you're feeling depress.” Ben said.
Spike looks at Ben with shock written across his face and sighs a bit.
“How did you know?” Spike asked.
“When live in an orphanage full of depress people, it's pretty easy tell the signs of depression.” Ben said. “You can tell me young Spike. I have time.”
“Well this is going to take a while.”
(10 minutes later…)
“I’ve done everything for them and they yet still ignore me! The only pony who still cares for me is Fluttershy! Other than that, I don’t think the rest even appreciate what I’ve done for them. I’m nothing but a weak little dragon.” Spike said through sobs.
Ben looks at Spike’s crying form with pity and hugs him.
“No child should go through this. What they did to you shall pay well except for Fluttershy of course. And you’re not a weak baby dragon.” Ben said.
“You truly think so?” Spike asked again.
“I know so.” Ben said and smiles behind his helmet. “Here, takes this.” Ben pass Spike a tri-barreled flare gun.
“What’s this?”
“It’s a flare gun. Just point it in the air and shoot it than I’ll come for you alright.” Ben said.
“Alright.”
“I need to go and help my friends. Oh and by the way, Don’t mind I take a couple of history books?” Ben asked.
“Sure go ahead.” Spike said.
“Thanks.” Ben later collects six history books that were the size of a codex and heads off.
“Come and get some dakka you bloody wankers!” Jorge shouted which was drowned out by nearby explosions thanks to his Heavy Bolter as he continues unloading more rounds upon the ill-prepared Royal Guards while Kevin who is currently shooting down any pegasi guards that might pose a possible threat by using a Bolt pistol and Plasma.
While the rest of my friends battled, my duel against Luna was soon taking it’s toll on her.
“Feeling tired Luna?” I mocked and easily block Luna’s Great sword.
“We shall defeat you human scum!” Luna shouted back and makes a mad dash at me.
I easily predicted Luna’s move and sidestep causing Luna to miss. Before she could react, she receives a boot to the side of her face and crashed into the ground.
Rainbow Dash notice me walking towards Luna and without a second thought, she spreads her wings wide and boost herself towards Luna but John soon sees Rainbow Dash and blocks her path causing the speedster to slow down.
“Your fight is with me xeno scum!” In a instant Josh puts his Thunder Hammer away and draws out his Bolt Pistol. Rainbow Dash quickly takes off into the air while dogging bolter rounds.
“Miss me!” She mocked and dodge another bolter round. “What’s wrong, am I to fast for you?”
“I can’t hear you! you gay faggot!” John shouted back as he he continues to fire his Bolt pistol at Rainbow Dash.
“What did you called me!?” Rainbow Dash yell in rage.
“Oh did I struck a nerve or something?” John mocked while smiling evilly behind his helmet. “Whore! Slut! Bitch! Cunt! Gay! Skittles! Twart! Lesbian!”
Rainbow Dash roars in rage and blindly charge at John while the Space Marine smiles sinisterly. John puts his Bolt pistol away and grabs his Thunder Hammer.
“Once I get my hands on you, I’m going to make you p-” Rainbow was soon cut off as John swings his hammer and hits Rainbow Dash in the face thus sending her crashing into a nearby house.
“That’s what you get bitch!” John shouted.
Luna struggles to get up the second time as her body is filled with cuts, burns and bruises. Yet she continues to fight as she charge at me and swings her sword at me. Unfortunately for Luna, I grab the sword with my hand and break Luna’s Great Sword blade easily.
“Give up Luna. This is a battle you cannot win.” I said.
“Never. I will never surrender to the likes of your foul chaotic kind human.” She spat.
“Than so be it Luna because I will avenge those you’ve have wrong and killed.” I said. Luna throws her right fist at me but I grab her fist and twisted it creating a sickening crack making Luna cry out of pain and falls to the ground clutching her broken arm in pain. I slowly made my way towards Luna and place my armored boot on her chest. I apply some pressure on her chest causing Luna to scream in pain she squirms around as I apply more pressure on her chest and see Luna squirming body go limp. I raise my Power Sword high and was about to execute Luna, a purple beam hits my sword thus knocking it off and lands right next to Kevin who notices it and picks the sword up with his mechanical arms.
I turn around and faced Twilight Sparkle. Before I could do anything, a bright purple beam engulfs my entire body thus causing me to fall on one knee. Soon my armor starts to groan as it was unable to withstand the the beam for a few more seconds.
“The Emperor PROTECTS!” My eyes starts to glow bright blue as electricity forms around my hand. Without a second thought, I release the excess electrical energy right at Twilight as it easily cuts through the magic beam and hits Twilight square on the chest and causing her to scream as volts of electricity flowed through her body rendering her paralyzed.
I continue this for a minute and turn to my right to see Ben running through the crowd like a mad bull as the guards were either stomped on or are at the receiving end of his chainsword.
“And his name is John Cena!” Ben shouted at the top of his lungs and backhand Twilight to a nearby building and leaps into the same building where Twilight was.
Ben lands into the building as notice Twilight standing tall again.
“ENOUGH! You are to stand down this instant! I am a princess and I will not be bullied by a hu-” Twilight was soon cut off as Ben grab Twilight’s left leg and smash her to the ground like a ragdoll for a few times but stops for a moment and sees Twilight still struggling and again smash her on to the ground twice for good measure and walks away.
“Puny alicorn”
“Can anyone read me over?” Greg’s voice rang through the comms.
“Leon here. What’s wrong?”
“I’m pinned down by Ponies with muskets and horns. If I go any further, the civilians might get caught in the crossfire.”
“Roger that Greg, we’re on our way.” I exit out of the comms and kill another guard who tried to stab me with his spear. “Space Marines form back. Our battle brother is in need of assistance!”
“Got it.” Jorge notice another group of ponies coming from his left and pulls out a armed Frag Grenade out. “Frag out!” And with that, he toss the grenade right at the guards and explodes on contact sending limbs and blood everywhere.
The rest of us throw a couple of Frag grenades at the ponies to slow them down while we escape from the battle. Soon we see Greg hiding behind a wall with the group of fifty human slaves.
"Bout time you guys got here." Greg said as he opens fire on a group of slavers. "I need you guys to clear a path for me so that I can cross that bridge."
I look at Greg's direction and see a large cobblestone bridge which goes over a fairly large ravine.
“Josh and Jorge will give us covering fire. John will strike the enemy from the skies and the rest of us will help Greg escort the civilians to the other side of the bridge.” I said.
“What about the other slaves we haven’t rescued?” Jorge asked.
“We’ll come back for them next time Jorge. But right now, we are outnumbered and we can’t go guns blazing all the time. Strategy is key in freeing humanity from the clutches of the ponies.” I said
“Got it. Time to give those ponies more dakka.” Jorge said gleefully and opens fire on a nearby squad while John was in the air and later smash into the ground where a bunch of ponies who were aiming their muskets at the freed human slaves.
“Let’s move.” I said and clear a path for the civilians as Greg leads them across the bridge while Kevin, Ben and me defended civilians until they reach to the other side of the bridge. Once Greg and the civilians reach to the other side, I signal the rest of my friends to retreat.
“Go I’ll hold them off.” I said.
“And how are you going to do that?” John asked.
“By bringing this bridge down. Now go!” I said and draw out my Force staff.
John nods at my command and joins the others. I look back at where the ponies are and see a mob of guards charging right at me. Soon my eyes again glowed blue as I spoke in a deep voice.
“You shall not.” I raise my staff in the air. “PASS!” I slam my Force staff on the ground thus sending a shockwave knocking the guards off their feet. Before the guards could recover, cracks started to form on the opposite side and collapses as those who were on the bridge fell to their deaths.
I make a mad dash to the other side as the bridge behind me crumbles apart. But my path in front of me breaks apart leaving a large gap. Without thinking I make a giant leap across the gap and barely made it.
“That was close.” John said and pats me on the back. “Oh and awesome Gandalf accent.”
I notice small girl approaches me and hugs my leg catching me by surprise.
“Thank you for saving us.” The girl thanked. I couldn’t help but smile warmly as I patted her head.
“Your welcome little one." I said and notice the slaves looking at me and my friends with eyes filled with hope thus igniting a new goal in our hearts. "Come my brothers and sisters as I Chapter Master Leon, leader of the Ultramarines shall lead you all to salvation."
I turn around and look at Ponyville again. But something caught my eye as I could have sworn I saw a pink mane Pegasus in some sort of ninja armor. But I disregard it not knowing two ponies were watching us from the shadows.
It's been two days since our battle at Ponyville. Two long boring days.
So far everything is going well for us as John is teaching the men how to hunt animals while Josh and Jorge teach the rest how to cook, build, grow crops and fight.
"Everything is going well so far." I said while looking at group of children playing.
"You can say that again." Ben said as he walks to my side.
"You finish reading the history books?" I asked.
"Not yet. I still got three more history books that has at least a thousand pages" Ben said.
“I pity you man.” I said.
Ben’s only response was flipping me the bird again. “You're the Librarian. Shouldn’t you I don’t know, help with reading this goddamn books!”
“I’d love to but I have to go check on something.” I said before running off.
“Leon! You fucking dick!”
(later…)
Soon I see Greg sitting on a large boulder with his helmet off.
“Greg where’s your helmet?” I asked.
“Oh, it's with Kevin. His currently installing my Ipod into the helmet.” Greg answered with a bored tone.
I notice Greg’s Assault Cannon attached to the back of his arm.
“Yes, Kevin also upgraded my Assault cannon into a arm-mounted Assault Cannon. I can now deploy it anytime I want to and carry an extra weapon.” Greg said.
“Done!” Kevin announced, and toss the Terminator helmet back to Greg. “Now you can access to your music.”
“Thanks.” Greg thanked and puts his helmet on. He grabs a Storm Bolter and a Power Sword.
“Where are you going?” I asked.
“There’s a nearby cave. I’m going to check it out if there’s anything dangerous living inside it.” Greg answered.
“And what about Sarah?” I asked again.
“Don’t worry, I ask Kevin to look after her.” Greg answered cooly and leaves.
Once Greg exited the camp, he looked around the vegetation and sighs for the moment. He reaches to the side of his helmet and push a single button.
An hour pass since Greg left the camp, he looked around the thick vegetations and finds the cave he was looking for.
When Greg entered the water, he could hear water dripping from a distance, also he notice strange looking mole rats crawling around the area. He again reached to the side of his helmet again and start to play another song.
Greg soon starts to dance to the music. He kicks three mole rats that came charging at him, he grabs one of rats and use it as a mic while skipping through the puddles of water. He later tosses the rat away and successfully performs the moonwalk and slides across a mud puddle on his feet.
Later, he notice a large gate in the cave.
“A gate?” Greg cautiously walk past the gate and soon hears distant voices.
“Work harder you useless apes!”
“If don’t do what the Alpha says, we’ll kill you!”
“That’s right! Now work harder you filthy apes!”
Greg slowly walked and hid behind one of the large rocks, he peeked out a bit, only to see bipedal dogs wearing make makeshift armor and holding crude axe, swords, spears and crossbows. But what caught his attention was what were they guarding. Children. Over forty children holding pickaxes, others were struggling to push minecarts which are full of gems.
It made his blood boil in rage! Rage that make a Khorne berserker look like a kitten. Before he could do anything, he notice the large amount of guards occupying the area.
“Damn it, There’s too many for me to handle. Wish I had someone to tagged along with me.” Greg thought. He looks around for anything useful, only to find a weird looking diamond and hears a soft voice spoke.
I am the protector of the innocent, warrior of the weak, call upon me for assistance and I shall come. Call for the Gravity Shifter and I will make those who harm others beg for mercy as they are crushed at my feet. Hold this gem close to thine heart and I shall be at your side as a fellow warrior!
“Whoever you are, I could use your help.” Greg thought. He looks at the diamond for the moment. “Alright, Gravity Shifter I summon you.”
A red and black portal tore open not too far from him, swirling violently with lightning crackling around the edges. From the vortex, a powerful looking woman stepped forth, her combat-like attire and piercing red eyes could send shivers down any man’s spine. Although, that sweet smile really seemed to offset the air of strength she gave out. “You called?” she asked, her voice kind yet had something underlying it that Greg couldn’t distinguish.
“Yeah but keep your volume down. We’re in a mine that is full of dogs using human children as slaves.” Greg said.
There was a quick twitch in the woman’s right eye. “Say that again?” she whispered, her smile getting creepier by the second.
“Dogs using human children as slaves. I swear by Tzeentch that I will boil those dogs inside their own armor.” Greg said before looking at the guards again. “I think we got more than fifty guards occupying this area. Leave no survivors.” Was all Greg said.
The woman looked at him with wide eyes and a slightly gaping mouth. “That’s why you summoned me? To murder these creatures? I don’t care what kind of world you’re living on, I will not help you kill them.”
“Your choice.” Greg aims and fires his Storm Bolter thus killing three guards.
The woman grabbed his gun and pulled it away, her face scrunched in anger. “I also won’t let you kill any of them.”
“It’s them or the children.”
“We can still save them without any bloodshed! If you were a real soldier, you’d know that!”
Before Greg could reply, he heard a child scream.
“Fucking xenos!” Greg jumped out of his cover and charged headfirst into battle. He suddenly stopped in place, unable to even move. The woman walked past him, a stern glare in her eye.
“You. Summoned. Me. That means, we do this my way. Am I understood, soldier?”
“No.”
“Then I will make you sit here and listen to those kids suffer until they die. We do this my way, or you don’t get to save them at all. This isn’t something you have a real choice in, boy. This is an order, and you will follow it.”
“Never!” Greg slowly stands up. “I will not follow your orders! I made a promise. A promise to a child who died.”
“And I will not stand by while you commit mass murder! I don’t care that they’re slavers, you’re supposed to be better than those monsters! You don’t be a hero to those kids by being worse than the ones that enslaved them! You wanna save them the right way? Then you’re gonna listen to the general’s orders. Do I make myself clear, soldier?!” Her last words carried more weight and authority than Greg had ever heard in his life.
“I will not!” Greg shouted in defiance. Her hand shot out and clasped around his neck, getting right in his face as she began choking him.
“Listen to me you little piece of merde, those kids know only violence and death. You’re going in there showing them that those two things are the only things in life: violence and death. If you want to save those kids, then you have to show them hope. Hope that there can be a better life. Not more of the life they are suffering through. Now show some respect before I beat it into your sorry behind, soldier.”
“No.” Greg whispered but looks to his right, only to find large cardboard boxes. “I might have an idea.”
“Your stubbornness is gonna get you killed and your purpose along with it.” She dropped him to the ground. “What’s your idea, boy?”
“Have you ever heard of Metal Gear Solid?” Greg asked.
“Yes, but it was highly overrated. What of it?”
“Cardboard box stealth.”
The woman quirked an eyebrow at him. She sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. “Fine, if it stops you from killing everyone.”
(later…)
A pair of cardboard boxes stood in place while a three of Diamond Dogs walked by not noticing the pair.
“Is it me or is it that these guards are stupid.” Greg asked.
“You’d be surprised,” the woman muttered.
“Take them out on my mark.” Greg said with his Power Fist activated.
“If you kill them, there will be consequences,” the woman growled.
“It’s not like the others are going to find out. There's two suspicious looking cardboard boxes sitting in the middle of a pathway and none of them seems to notice us.” Greg pointed out.
“No. Killing. We can do this without being barbaric.”
“One of this day something big is going to kill you.” Greg quietly grumbled.
“I’ve fought bigger and more powerful things than you could ever imagine, yet here I still stand. Stop acting like a brat and follow my lead.”
“I like to see you go against a Tyranid Hive Fleet or maybe the four Chaos Gods.”
“I’ve fought gods, kid. Still here.”
“Well if you want to fight the Chaos Gods, you have to go to the Warp. The warp is where your emotions, thoughts and feelings are. Also the Chaos Gods are reality warpers.” Greg said. “There are four Chaos Gods. Tzeentch the Chaos God of change, Nurgle the Chaos God of Rot, Khorne the Chaos God of War or in another name the Blood God and finally Slaanesh the prince of pleasure, who was murderfucked into exsitance.”
“I could take them all if they wanted to try it,” the woman declared. “But now isn’t time for a pissing contest. Just follow my lead and we’ll get this done right.”
‘She definitely has a death wish to go against the Chaos Gods.’ Greg thought. “Aren't we going to take the guards out now?”
She smirked. “Watch and learn.” She snapped her fingers and the guards immediately dropped to the ground, completely unconscious. “Simple as that.”
“Let's move and find their Alpha. You know what happens when you take out the leaders.” Greg said after he hid the guards.
“The whole thing crumbles,” she nodded. “Him… him we can kill.”
“Oh I'm going to do it slowly.”
The woman gave him an odd look before shaking her head. “You’ve got issues, kid.”
“I have no mercy to slavers.” Greg replied coldly. “Now let’s go find their Alpha.”
She rolled her eyes and followed after him. “Thinking like that makes you no better than them.”
“At least I don’t kill innocent civilians.” Greg said. “But it get’s annoying when they try to run across a battlefield. Well mostly ponies.”
The woman just sighed. “Another poor fool,” she muttered. “Let’s just find their leader and take this place down. The faster I get away from you, the better.”
“Can’t really blame you since I’m usually like this when I was orphan.” Greg let’s out a empty chuckle.
“I don’t wanna hear your excuses. I’ve been where you’ve been; you’ll learn eventually.”
“Maybe, but time will tell or maybe Tzeentch decides to do it to me in the future.” Greg said. “Let’s go.”
“Allons-y,” she groaned.
“Did you just...make a Dr. Who Reference? You know what nevermind.” Greg said and headed to where the Alpha is.
“Please tell me you at least know where you’re going?” the woman asked as they turned into another tunnel.
“Where’s your sense of adventure?” Greg asked. “Actually, there’s signs everywhere in the tunnel directing us to where the Alpha is.” Greg gestured to one of the wooden signs with a large bold text written.
This way to the Alpha!
The woman stared at the sign for a moment before shaking her head. “Stupid diamond dogs. Let’s… let’s just go already. This place is giving me a headache.”
“Agreed.”
(2 minutes later…)
“We’re here.” Greg softly announced. They saw a large metal door guarded by five heavily armored guards wielding axes.
The woman stepped forward in front of them, forgoing stealth. “Hello. We’re going to see the Alpha. Stand down and you will not be harmed.”
“As if we’re going to listen to filthy ape! Kill her!” The Captain ordered.
“Just remember: I warned you.” She lift her hand, slightly cupped. The dogs’ paws went to their throats as they began to be lifted into the air. The woman’s face was devoid of all emotion as she watched the dogs slowly choke. She clenched her hand into a fist, the sound of breaking bones ringing out through the tunnel. Her hand dropped, the bodies of the beasts dropping to the floor in heaps.
“Nice job. Let me get the door.” Greg activated his Power Fist and deployed his Assault Cannon. “Here’s Johnny!” He easily smashed through the door and fired his Assault Cannon thus killing any nearby guards. “After you.”
The woman walked through. “You are too eager to kill. I recommend fixing that habit if you don’t want the ponies to hunt you down eventually.”
“Actually they are. But let’s not talk about that right now as we got some important business.” Greg gestured to the Alpha who's wearing a red jacket.
“Stay back humans!” The Diamond Dog ordered fearfully. “Take all the Diamonds I have!”
Before Greg could reply, He notice another Diamond Dog guard holding a combat knife. He aimed his Assault Cannon at the guard but instead, the Diamond Dog dashed towards the Alpha and stabbed him on the skull thus killing the Alpha in an instant. The guard removed his knife and wiped the blood of his knife and sheathed it back.
“Wish you didn’t do that. But it did the job.” The Diamond Dog said calmly.
“A coup d'etat?” the woman asked. “How odd for Diamond Dogs.”
“Not all Diamond Dogs are greedy bastards.” He said. “Anyway, My name’s Howl. Lance Corporal of the Human Liberation Front, Ponyville branch.”
“Human Liberation Front?” the woman asked.
“I heard of you guys in Ponyville. If I remember correctly, That purple unicorn said about you guys being lately active and attacking human slave caravans.” Greg said.
“Well yes. But to the other countries, they see us as Terrorist.” Howl said. “But our cause is to fight for the human’s freedom.”
“Freedom is something worth fighting for alright.” Greg replied.
The woman pinched the bridge of her nose. “You know what, I don’t wanna know. This world isn’t my problem. You people are too eager to spill each other’s blood and it’s going to bite you all on the behind in the end. If you don’t show that you’re better than your opponent, then everything you worked for will fail. Stop acting like tantruming children and actually make a better world, not the same world with a new coat of paint.”
“Well humans have been slaves for a thousand years after the fall of The Imperium of Humanity.” Howl said.
“Yeah. The Imperium helped a lot of countries and its people before the war.” Greg said. “Back to the matter at hand, why are you here?”
“I was sent here as a undercover agent to free the slaves and eliminate the leader only.” Howl answered. “Since you guys are here, that means I have to free the humans now.”
“Need a hand with that?” the woman offered. “I can probably help at least with that. I fear anymore interference in this world and things might start to change drastically.”
“Sure just give a minute to grab my equipment.” Howl said.
(1 minute later…)
“I’m back.” Howl announced as he is equipped with a thick flak jacket, combat goggles and a rifle.
“Can I look at that?” Greg asked.
“You mean my rifle, sure why not.” Howl said and passed his rifle to Greg who examined it.
“What kind of rifle is this?” Greg asked.
“It's a STV-44 Assault rifle. It was used by the humans during the Human war. Light, durable, has good range, doesn't gets jammed easily and can be easily maintained.” Howl explained. “Also it's a projectile weapon, semi-automatic. It has stun rounds in the magazine. I’m ordered not to use live rounds unless necessarily.” Howl took his rifle back from Greg. “
“At least someone finally has the right idea,” the woman snarked.
“But we have to be careful here. This mine has a nest filled with Deathclaws.” Howl warned.
“Wait, is it big, walks on two legs, has long sharp claws and a demonic looking face?” Greg asked.
“Yes.” Howl answered.
“Fuck my life.”
“Simple and easy,” the woman shrugged.
“You're not from around here aren't you?” Howl asked.
“Oh yeah, I never did get your name at all.” Greg said.
“It’s Kat, Kat Shifter,” she said with a small nod. “Gravity incarnate and former general of the Combined Equestrian Military Force.”
“At least you’re not the General of this Equestria universe.” Greg said. “So wait, is there more than one universe?”
“Mhmm, millions of them. They’re all over the place out there. I’ve had to help more than my fair share of them when they were in a tight bind.” Her hand suddenly began glowing with a fiery white energy. “Helps when you have super powers.”
“I see. We’ll discuss more about this at base camp.” Greg said but noticed smoke. “Where’s the smoke coming from?” He noticed Howl on the floor with his mouth open and steam coming out of his ears. “Got a fire extinguisher Kat?”
“Does it look like I have one on me?” she asked, pointing out her basically skin-tight clothing.
“Well you have inter-dimensional powers, can't you just spawn one?” Greg asked
Kat deadpanned. “It doesn’t work that way.”
“You two argue like a married couple.” Howl Said
“Say that again and you’ll be eating food through a straw for the rest of your life,” Kat threatened.
“Sorry.”
“C’mon we got some children to rescue.” Greg said.
“Allons-y,” Kat said with a smile.
The trio headed to where the slaves are. Once they reached to their destination, they hid behind a rock while Howl poked his head out and see several guards guarding the slaves.
“Got nine guards.” Howl said
“Kat, you go and free the children while Howl and I distract the guards.”
“Alright,” she nodded, sneaking off away from the guards.
“Howl, got anything that might work?” Greg asked.
“Got a couple of Frags and Flashbangs.” Howl answered.
“Good.” Greg said. “On my mark, you throw the Flashbangs.”
“Got it.”
“3...2...1...mark!”
Howl toss a Flashbangs over the rock as it landed in front of the guards and released a bright flash thus blinding the guards
“Kat now.”
The woman threw her hand out, snapping her fingers as she did so. At that instant, all of the children’s chains and cells snapped into oblivion. “You wanna live? Come with us!”
Unfortunately one of the Guards managed to hear what Kat said and was about to warn the others but a loud shot rang through the mine.
DAKKA!
The Guard’s head exploded into a fine red mist.
“Go!” Greg shouted as he switched to his Assault Cannon and pulled the trigger
“What are you doing?!” Kat shouted, herding the kids out. “Satisfy your bloodlust later! If you have to shoot, just hit their legs or arms!”
“I’m trying! God Dammit, I have the aim of a Stormtrooper!” Greg shouted. “Howl take over while I beat the shit out of them with my Power Fist!”
“Got it!” Howl aimed his rifle and fired a couple of shots thus injuring the guards
Kat rolled her eyes, reached out and tore a large piece of rock out of the mine walls. She chucked it at the dogs, blocking them from her and the others. “Now let’s move! The kids come first!”
“Alright.”
Before they could leave, a series loud roars echoed through the tunnels.
“What was that?” Greg asked.
“Deathclaws! The battle must have attracted them. We got to go now!” Howl said
Soon the ground starts to rumble as a large clawed hand erupted from the ground and pulls itself to the surface thus revealing itself and let’s out a ear-piercing screech.
Greg just stared at the Deathclaw as it bore some similarities of a Genestealer like a extra pair of claws, a black carapace on its back, beady yellow eyes and it was taller than a Genestealer Broodlord.
“Deathclaw!” Howl shouted in fear… only for it to get shoved into the cavern wall, almost as it was being pressed there.
Kat stepped forward, her hand glowing with that same energy from before. “Get the kids out of here. I’ll buy you time.”
“Howl, get the kids out. I’ll stay with Kat.” Greg said.
“Got it.” Was all Howl said as he lead the children out of the mine.
“Kat, I suggest you kill it now.” Greg said.
She didn’t say anything, staring at the beast with cold eyes. Greg wondered what was happening as specs of dust began flying off the Deathclaw and into Kat. The monster howled in pain, shaking and trying to claw itself free. But there was no saving the beast. “Extinguish,” Kat whispered as the Deathclaw suddenly burst into dust, the final wisps being sucked into her body.
“What did you do now?” Greg asked
Kat flexed her hand slightly, clenching and unclenching her fist. She muttered something to herself before addressing Greg. “I killed it, that’s all you need to know. Now come on,” she turned and headed after the kids. “There may be guards at the exit now!”
“There’s no guards at the entrance ever since I entered the mine.” Greg said.
Once they reach to the exit, they find Howl applying bandages on a injured child while the rest look around the forest vegetation.
“You made it. What happened to the Deathclaw?” Howl asked.
“Kat killed it by turning it into dust.” Greg answered.
“It wasn’t all that strong,” Kat shrugged. “How are the kids? Any severities?”
“Several injured but the rest are suffering from malnutrition.” Howl said.
“Fucking slavers.” Greg muttered.
“Hmm,” Kat mused. “If we could get them to Pinkie Pie, I’m sure she’d get them all up to snuff. That is, if she’s like she is in most other universes.”
“I advise against that. Let's just say we freed one-third of the human slaves population in Ponyville. The Equestrians didn't really like that and attack us.”
“Well, they wouldn’t dare attack them if I’m around. I highly doubt that every pony is so cold as to let children of any race starve to death.”
“With all due respect ma’am, the Equestrians view humans as animals. They use them as pets, labor workers and sex slaves.” Howl said.
“That doesn’t mean they’ll be absolutely heartless to the ones in need. It just needs the right approach.”
“I doubt so ma’am.” Howl said and smelled something. “I’ll smell cupcakes.”
“You mean the large batch of cupcakes, cookies, Swiss rolls and cakes that I just found.” Greg said and gestured to the large basket filled with sugary snacks and has a note attached to it
“Told you~,” Kat singsonged with a smirk.
“*Sigh* Let’s see what does the note say. For the human kids. Oh and tell the authors I say hi.” Greg read out. “What the fuck did I just read?”
“I have no idea.” Howl said.
“Well, let’s head back to my base camp.” Greg said.
Kat nodded. “I’ll help you get the kids settled, but after that I should probably hit the road. I shouldn’t interfere too much in your story.”
“Alright let’s go.” Greg said and headed back to camp with Howl, Kat and the children.
(1 hour later…)
“We should be close to my camp.” Greg said. But he heard the bushes near him shuffled. “There’s something here.”
Kat stood firm in front of the kids, her hand glowing. “Show yourself!” she commanded.
Soon a griffon in leather armor lunged himself at Greg. Before the griffon could land his sword on Greg, Greg activated his Power Fist and punched the griffon face hard and tossed him to a tree
“Griffon mercenaries.” Howl said and pointed his rifle at the merc.
“Put down the damn gun,” Kat growled, shoving the barrel of the rifle toward the ground. She huffed, turning to the griffon. “Excuse us, sir. We’re only passing through. Would you mind letting us pass?”
“I will never take orders from a filthy human such as yourself.” The griffon growled. “You’re nothing once I kill you and your friends and feast on your flesh!”
Kat sighed. “Sir, tell me: do you have friends or family waiting for you at home?”
“No.” The griffon answered with a growl.
“Pity. Since you’re going to keep this up whether we beat you or not, then I see only one course of action.” Kat was instantly in front of the griffon. “Pray to whatever deity you worship.”
“Huh-” The griffon barely muttered before Kat’s hand shot through his chest and out the back.
“Rot in hell, you despicable monster,” Kat said darkly as she pulled her blood covered arm out of the dead griffon and let it slump to the ground. She walked back over to the kids, Greg and Howl as if nothing had happened. She walked right passed the soldiers and began leading the traumatized kids towards camp. “Burn the body,” she said with no emotion. “Can’t leave any trace.”
“Agreed.” Greg said. “But I'm very sure he didn't come alone.”
“Most probably the Royal Guards hired them.” Howl concluded. “Equestria can't even fight their own battles so instead they hire mercs to do the dirty job.”
“Let them come,” Kat said in that same voice that sent shivers even down Greg’s spine. “Before I go, they will know true fear. They will know true power. And they won’t ever forget it.”
“You nearly sounded like a true Astartes warrior.” Greg commented and noticed blood on the grass. “Blood?” Greg looked up and see a griffon merc corpse hanging and soon see corpses of mercs everywhere.
“What happened?” Howl asked.
Greg looked at the ground and picked up what looks like a Bolter round. “Bolter rounds. It's recent; the bodies are still fresh. Looks like there was a battle.”
“Yeah, and they lost,” Kat noted. “Let’s move on before whatever happened here happens to us. I’m running out of time.”
“Don't worry, the only one who carries Bolters are my friends or more like Battle-brothers.” Greg said and notice a blue hulking figure running towards them. “And there they are. Sup Josh!”
“Hey Greg!” Josh greeted. “Sorry about the entrance. This idiots came out of nowhere. But they really didn't stand a chance when Jorge, John and I engaged them in battle.”
“Yeah anyway, can you tell Ben to get his stuff ready. I got over thirty children in need of medical attention.” Greg said.
“No problem.” Was all John said as he ran off.
“Efficient,” Kat noted with a nod.
“What do you mean efficient?” Howl asked
“Short, sweet, to the point. Just how soldiers should be. Means these bozos have some promise at being tactically efficient.”
“That’s because we’re Ultramarines.” A voice spoked. The group turned around and see another blue hulking figure with golden decorations adorned to his Armor and holding a long staff that had an axe-blade on its left.
“Hey Leon.” Greg greeted
“I take it you’re the man in charge?” Kat asked, stepping forward.
“Yes. I am Leon. Chapter Master of the Ultramarines. And you are?” Leon asked.
“Kat Shifter, former General of the Combined Equestrian Military Forces and the Equestrian Army. Others just call me Gravity Incarnate.” She held out her hand. “A pleasure, Chapter Master.”
“Ah I see.” Leon said and shook Kat’s hand. “Tell me how did you get here?”
“Your soldier summoned me from the Void. You really should get a better handle on these guys, ya know? They are far too trigger happy.”
“All Space Marines are. But the void, what is that?”
“The space beyond space. It’s what lies between the different universes that make up our multiverse. It’s a dangerous place that’s not even for the strongest of hearts.”
“I see. And how did you get summoned?” Leon asked
Kat nodded to Greg. “My token; that little black diamond he’s got on ‘im. My calling card, you could say.”
“I see.” Leon said.
“Then how do you make one?” Greg asked
Kat looked at them with her eyebrow quirked and a blank expression. “I’m not so sure I should relay such sensitive information. I don’t think the Multiverse is in need of trigger happy sons-of-guns messing up their already messed up worlds.”
“Don't worry about that, I'll just knock some sense into their heads if they try.” Leon assured.
“You’re not good at inspiring hope in others, are ya big fella?” Kat snarked with a smirk.
Leon chuckled for the moment. “We are the defenders and champions of Humanity, usually our appearance inspire hope to others and spread fear to our enemies.”
“Aesthetics will only get you so far. You gotta have the power of speech as well if you wanna win others to your cause. Charisma is always a respectable skill. Never forget that, eh big guy?” Kat said, patting his armor plating as she walked passed to inspect his camp.
“So far, we got over fifty humans living in this camp so far. Most are injured and suffering from malnutrition.” Leon said. “Thankfully, their recovering from malnutrition.”
“So far the camp is well protected. But it's only a matter of time when will the Equestrians attack.” Greg said.
“Then I guess a little show will do them right to keep Tia and Luna at bay,” Kat said as she looked over every detail of the camp.
“I suggest against that. Our top priority is to get this civilians out of Equestrian territory and into Lamia territory.” Leon said.
“Trust me, I have a way to really keep them from bothering you.”
“Sigh, you do what you need to do while we guard the camp.” Leon said. “Fear will only encourage the enemy to attack more.” Leon warned.
“Not if you can show them the right kind of fear in the right way.” In a green flash, a pony was now standing in Kat’s place. “And I know how to hit it home.”
“I see but one problem, their anthro.” Leon pointed out.
Kat just chuckled evilly. “Oh, that makes things even better.”
“Oh great.” Leon muttered. “Oh before you go, how do you make a token.”
Kat sighed. “Alright fine. If you must know, there are three steps. Step one, pick an object you’d like to make into your token. Two, pour your essence into it; message optional. Three, send it into the Void. Congratulations, you’ve made a token.”
“I see, someone pass me a codex.” Leon asked and a Ultramarine with a over-sized jetpack lands in front Leon and passed the codex to him and takes off into the air.
“That was quick.” Greg commented.
“I'm just surprised that nobody notice me at all.” Howl said.
“That’s because Leon issued an order not to shoot members of the Human Liberation Front on sight. Also your Flak jacket has H.L.F in bold making it obvious for us to tell that you're a member of the group.” Greg answered.
Leon stared at the codex for the moment and his eyes started glowing light blue. The codex starts to glow brightly. “I am Gabriel Leon, Chapter Master of the Ultramarines. To those who hear this, we shall help you in your time in need but those who have ill intentions shall be destroyed and banished into the warp!” Leon said and opened a warp hole, tossing the codex into the depths of the Warp.
“Just like that I suppose,” Kat nodded. “Now tell me, do Equestrians have television yet?”
“Not sure.” Leon said.
“Hmm, that makes it harder, but not by much. Now then, which of you fine gentleman would like the honor of escorting me to Canterlot? I have an unscheduled appointment with the princesses.”
Again the same Space Marine with the over-sized jetpack landed in front of Kat.
“I will!”
“Such a gentlecolt,” Kat said hopping into the Marine’s arms. “To the capital sir, but do be careful. I just had my hair done the way I like it.”
“Sigh, you better not do anything stupid John.” Leon said.
“I will.”
“Allons-y!” Kat cried out.
“Wait but how the fuck are we going to get there?” John asked. “My jetpack ain't for long term flight. We’re going to teleport there right.”
“I was hoping to use the jetpack, but if you wanna be lazy about it.” Kat put out her hoof and swirled open a portal. “And there we go.”
Both entered the portal and soon found themselves at the gates of Canterlot Castle.
“Stop right there humans!” One of the guards shouted
Soon several more guards came and surrounded John and Kat.
“Do I look like a human, colt?” Kat said with a pompous tone. “Such disrespect from the royal guards. I’ll have to let Celestia and Luna know of this when I see them.”
“They’re referring to me.” John said and raised his shield and Power Axe
Kat hummed for a moment. “I demand you lead us to the throne room,” Kat said, patting the ground with her hoof to emphasize her words.
“We shall not let a peasant like you past!” One of the guard said.
“Okay you know what, fuck it!” John said and slammed one of the guards with his shield. Kat pulled him back immediately after.
“Now now, Johnny. They’re doing their jobs as ordered. However, it would be in their best interest to let us pass. Isn’t that right, gentlecolts?”
“No.” One of the guards said as more guards surround them.
“Great more guards.” John muttered.
“Hmm,” Kat mused, looking at the stallions and mares surrounding them. “Tell me, who among you have families?”
“Yes.” They said at the same time.
Before Kat could respond a large wooden cart filled with cabbages landed on the guards thus injuring them.
“My cabbages!”
John grabs Kat and ran into the castle with his back bent forty-five degrees backwards. Kat had a deadpan on her face the whole time.
“You are an idiot,” she tells him frankly.
“A wise man told me this. YOLO SWAG!!!” John said and continued running with a group of guards behind them.
John notice a bench at the corner. He stopped and sat on it while the guards passed them.
“With that kind of thinking, you’re going to get yourself and whoever is with you killed,” Kat told him. “I had a plan that would have made them take us right to the princesses, but noooo. You had to go ‘Leeroy Jenkins’ on me and mess up everything.”
“But the good news is, we’re at the throne room.” John pointed out and gestured to the large golden doors
Kat just sighed, rubbing her hooves on her head. “The marines’ education system at work,” she muttered. “This time, you don’t move unless I tell you to move. Otherwise, I’ll have you court martialled for jeopardizing the mission. Am I understood, soldier?”
“Whatever.” John said until a warp bolt out of nowhere hit him the face.
“Told you,” Kat pointed out, watching him fall over.
“Ow…let’s just go to the throne room already.” John said.
“You’re the escort, slash bullet dummy, so lead on,” she said with a wave of her hoof.
John walked towards the door, he kicks the door open. “Here’s Johnny!”
As soon as they enter the room, several squads of guards appeared in front of Kat with their spears raised.
On the throne was Princess Celestia, Princess Luna who had bandages all over her body and Princess Twilight Sparkle who had a couple bandages.
“Well, isn’t this convenient, for me that is.” Kat said, not even bothering a glance at the guards. “All three princesses are here. That makes things so much easier.”
“I have a bad feeling about this.” John whispered.
“Oh hush, Johnny-boy,” Kat said, striding forward. “Good afternoon your highnesses!” she called out to the alicorns. “How are you feeling today?”
“Who are you?” Celestia asked while Luna and Twilight gave John a death glare. “And how were you able to tame that human over there?”
“Who, Johnny? He’s far from tame. If he was, I’d make sure he was smarter than the neckbeard-gamer he is.”
“Hey!”
“Not now, Johnny. Anyway, as to who I am, well you can call me Gravity.”
“I see, I would like you to hand over that human. He is guilty for killing over fifty Royal Guards, property damaged, assaulting one of the Element Bearers and injuring several more guards.” Celestia said and cast a glance to Twilight who had a psychotic grin plastered on her face. “Furthermore, Princess Twilight will take that human into custody and study it and its equipment.”
“Hmm,” Kat mused for a moment. “No.”
“Excuse me, care to repeat what you said?” Celestia asked.
“I said, ‘no’. Simple as that. While I do apologize for the pointless loss of life you’ve suffered, I’m afraid you can’t have this human. In fact, it’s that very idea that I’m here right now. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I don’t look like a normal pony. Why do you suppose that is?”
“YOU DARE DEFY US! WE ARE ABOVE YOU PONY!” Luna shouted in rage but a loud bang echoed through the sound, Luna look to her left and see a large bullet hole and looks back at John who had his Bolt pistol raised.
“Speak to the lady like that again and I will not hesitate to put a Bolter round between your eyes!” John threatened.
Kat looked over her shoulder at John with a deadpan. “Steady your hand, soldier. This lady can handle herself quite fine. Please put the gun away and wait for orders.” She turned back to the princess with a small smile. “Apologies for him. He’s quite protective.”
“As I was saying, humans are nothing but chaotic creatures that needed to be controlled so that they will not do harm to others.” Celestia said.
“Oh pssh,” Kat waved off. “That can be said of any species in general. Even ponies. I’ve met several ponies who put humans to shame in their ability to kill and murder. So that excuse can be put to bed. But while we are on the topic, I did have a reason to come here.” She cleared her throat and looked Celestia dead in the eyes. “You will stop fighting against the rebels and leave them to free the humans in peace. In exchange for your cooperation, the death count will be as low as possible. Everybody wins.”
Celestia laughed for the moment shocking the others except Luna and Twilight. “You think I will allow you to do that? I know you’re a human disguised as a pony.”
“Oh that’s where you have it wrong, Tia,” Kat spat, her cheery demeanor vanishing completely. “I am not a human disguised as a pony. It’s the opposite, I am a pony who chooses to look human.”
“Still it doesn’t matter, human. Or should I say ‘Kat Shifter’.” Celestia said.
“So you know my name, good for you,” she said, stepping forward, not even caring the guards were further on edge. “Because I wasn’t suggesting or asking for you to step away. No, it was an ORDER!” she shouted, startling everypony. “You will do a I say, or so help me, Tia, I will rain fire and brimstone down upon your ponies until this world is as black as Nightmare Moon’s heart!” Before their very eyes, Kat’s body began to be consumed in the white and red aura, making her larger and appear before them as a full sized alicorn. “Luna was wrong in her assumption. It is you who is nothing to me! I am the goddess while you are pitiful mortals! Follow my decree or your world will perish while you watch!”
“So you're willing to destroy this world like how you nearly destroyed yours? Also I’ve heard that you also brought the changeling race into extinction too.” Celestia said with a bit of smugness in her voice.
Kat was quiet for a moment, her aura flickering like flames. After that moment, her eyes turned cold. “I am more than willing to extinguish every last pony on this world and will never feel remorseful for killing a kind like yours.” Her voice spoke coldly to everypony, sending shivers of fear down their spines as if Death himself had suddenly walked in the room. “You may have some greater knowledge, Tia, but never think you could ever have the upperhoof on me. It will only end in your destruction.”
“Oh I always have.” Celestia smugly said and shined brightly. Once the light died down, Celestia was clad in golden armor, wielding a sword as its blade basked in flames.
“That’s the God Emperor armor and sword.” John muttered quietly and felt a surge of energy coming from Celestia as her alicorn powers was on par with Kat.
“You're wondering where I got this armor. I got it by defeating the God Empress herself.” Celestia said evilly. “Let’s just say, I used the Elements to borrow a bit of the Empress powers.”
Kat yawned. “I would have to say I’m not impressed, Tia. It’s only armor and is ultimately pointless in battle. I’ve never worn armor in any fight I’ve ever fought in and you expect me to take you seriously like that?”
“There's a saying do not underestimate your opponents appearances.” Celestia said and disappeared in a blink of an eye and reappeared behind Kat. “Not only that, I learn some new tricks from the Warp too.”
Before anyone could react, Celestia blasted Kat with a powerful warp bolt thus sended Kat to the ground.
“Very interesting. Except,” the alicorn disappeared, only reappearing when she slammed her back hoof into Celestia’s face, sending her blasting through her stone. “You are not strong enough to even be bothered by me. Don’t think you could ever stand up to me.” Celestia just simply smiled and bashed Kat through a wall and blasted her with several warp bolts. Only for the alicorn to stand right back up, unaffected.
“Your actions will not help you,” Kat simply stated. “I didn’t come here to fight you, but to stop your enslavement of another race.”
“Who said I’m enslaving another race? I’m just merely keeping them in check.” Celestia said casually. “Furthermore, I’m just using less than ten percent of my power.”
“And I haven’t used any of mine,” Kat said with a roll of her eyes. “I’m not here to enter a contest with you. And if you were ‘keeping them in check’, your ponies wouldn’t be selling another sentient species off as slaves for sex or work! Are you happy with yourself Tia? Not even Discord ever resorted to slavery.”
“Oh Discord, let’s just say he's no longer alive since his encounter with the Lord of Chaos.” Celestia said.
Before Kat and Celestia move, both felt a powerful surge of energy which caused them to freeze and heard a deep ancient voice called out.
“ENOUGH!!!” The voice spoke.
A certain Assault Marine floated towards both Alicorns. Kat realized it was John but different. The color of his armor changed as it was dark blue with gold stripes, his helmet significantly changed as it resembled ancient egyptian pharaohs. He was holding what looks like a staff with a circle that has an eye on it, a wing on the left and a claw on the right.
“THIS POINTLESS BANTER HAS GONE LONG ENOUGH!”
“Thank you!” Kat sighed. “This was supposed to be simple to put Celestia in her place!”
“I AM NOT HERE TO PUT CELESTIA INTO PLACE NOR YOU KAT SHIFTER!”
“Just who are you?!” Celestia demanded.
“WHO AM I,” He chuckled darkly and laughs evilly. “I AM THE THE WEAVER OF DESTINIES, CHANGER OF WAYS, I AM TZEENTCH! CHAOS GOD OF CHANGE!!!”
Kat blinked, raising an eyebrow as she powered down. “Is that supposed to mean something?”
“OH YES IT DOES KAT SHIFTER, I KNOW YOUR FUTURE, YOUR DESTINY AND YOUR PAST.” Tzeentch said.
“Oh yeah? Well stop it. It’s rude and I don’t want any spoilers. Ruins the whole thing.”
“I DON’T INTEND TOO. BUT TO MORE IMPORTANT MATTERS. KAT THIS WORLD FATE IS NOT PART OF YOUR DEST-” Tzeentch turned around to see Celestia charging at him with her sword raised. Tzeentch simply flicked his finger as it send Celestia through a mountain and into several buildings. He teleported Celestia in front of him and squeezed his hand as Celestia started to scream in pain. “YOU SHALL SUFFER FOR YOUR INTERFERENCE!!!” Tzeentch shot out bolts of lightning at Celestia and slammed her to the ground.
“PATHETIC.” Tzeentch muttered and turned his attention to Kat who was just watching with a bored expression.
“Ya done yet?”
“YES I AM.” Tzeentch said and snapped his finger thus teleporting both into the Warp.
Kat groaned, realizing where they were. “It’s reasons like this that I hate gods.”
“THAT DOESN’T MATTER.” Tzeentch said. “AS I WAS SAYING BEFORE I WAS RUDELY INTERRUPTED, THIS WORLD’S FATE IS NOT YOURS TO STOP OR PART OF YOUR DESTINY. CHANGE IS COMING TO THIS WORLD AND IT IS INEVITABLE.”
With a sigh, Kat rolled her eyes. “You know, if you really want to talk to me, can you at least lower your voice? The shouting thing is hurting my ears and, frankly, is really annoying.”
“CAN'T. THIS IS MY NORMAL TONE.” Tzeentch said. “DON'T WORRY ABOUT YOUR FRIEND JOHN. I JUST BORROWED HIS BODY TO DEAL WITH YOU AND CELESTIA.”
Kat put a hoof to her face, shaking her head. “Fine, I’ll humor you, what is it exactly that you want other than to keep me from interfering anymore? Which I was trying to keep to a minimum after all, but sometimes there needs to be a little… push, if you will.”
“THE INEVITABLE IS COMING BECAUSE OF THE ULTRAMARINES’ PRESENCE IN THIS WORLD. I HAVE PLANNED FOR IT A THOUSAND YEARS AGO. AND SOON IT WILL COME INTO FRUITION.” Tzeentch said. “I SENSE YOUR CONFUSION.”
“Not really, no,” Kat shook her head. “I could care less about your plan, in all honesty. And I hope it crashes down around you and you fail miserably,” she said with a kind-hearted smile.
Tzeentch laughed at Kat for the moment and spoke. “I’LL TELL YOU THE RESULTS OF THE CHANGE. THE ENEMIES OF HUMANITY WILL PERISH, NEW CITIES WILL BE BUILD, A FAMILY OF A CERTAIN ULTRAMARINE, THE FALL OF EQUESTRIA. THOSE WHO ACCEPT THIS CHANGE WILL SURVIVE BUT FOR THOSE WHO DON'T ACCEPT IT WILL TURN INTO DUST AND DIE ALONE. CHANGE AFTER ALL IS NEITHER BENEVOLENT OR MALEVOLENT.”
“Hmm, I’ll call your bluff,” Kat said with a smile. “I have hope that Equestria and humanity will come to peace, not to destruction. Change in itself doesn’t take sides, but when such as you is in control, then there is never neutrality.”
“WE SHALL SEE.” He said. “I'M AFRAID YOUR TIME HAS COME TO AN END. I SHALL SEND YOU BACK TO THE MATERIUM REALM WITH YOUR FRIEND BODY.” Soon Tzeentch exited John's body as the Space Marine armor returned to normal and Tzeentch opened a Warp portal beneath Kat and John. “HAVE A NICE DAY.”
“Your plan will faaaaaaaail!” Kat shouted as the two fell through the portal.
“]I WONDER WHY SHE DOESN’T LIKE THE CHANGE? IT'S SUPPOSED TO BRING THE WORLD INTO A NEW GOLDEN AGE.” Tzeentch muttered. “ OH WELL, TIME FOR GAME NIGHT WITH THE EMPRESS.”
(Meanwhile at the camp...)
A portal appeared above the camp as Kat and John exit the portal and landed on the ground hard.
“Ow,” Kat muttered. “This is another reason I hate armor.”
“Kat!” Leon called out as he rushed towards them. “What in the name of the Empress happened?”
“I met your stupid god of change,” she spat, her tone very unpleasant.
“Wait, you met Tzeentch!!! How!?”
“He possessed Leeroy Jenkins here and told me he’s been working a plan for this world for over a thousand years.”
“Getting possessed by a daemon is like drinking ten cans of Mountain Dew mix with testosterones.” John said.
“You mean the plan where everything in this world change. Yeah heard about it thanks to the Empress.” Leon said. “Also we Ultramarines do not pray to Tzeentch. Only the Thousand Sons does that.”
“Whatever,” Kat rolled her eyes. “NOW GET YOUR SOLDIER OFF ME BEFORE MY RIBS COLLAPSE!!”
“Alright just calm down.” Leon said and levitated John’s body off Kat’s.
“Thank you,” the mare sighed. “Anyway, I basically told that god his plan was going to fail, but that’s gonna be up to you and your troops.”
“At least you didn't bump into Slaanesh.”
“I don’t know who that is, nor do I really care. If I haven’t made this clear yet then, I. Hate. GODS!” Kat shouted at the top of her lungs.
“You should seriously calm down.” Leon said. He was suddenly dragged down to Kat’s level, the mare not looking very happy with him.
“Tell me to calm down again, and your troops will be flying after you as you fly Mach FIVE towards Canterlot!”
“Yeah. And can you put me down please?” Kat released him, though still looking furious.
Leon just stared for the moment and looks to his right and see the sunset at the horizon.
“The sunset looks amazing though.” Leon commented.
Kat sighed, looking out at the horizon as well. “It is indeed. A true testament to the beauty of this world.” She looked up to Leon after a moment. “You’re starting a war. One that will forever disrupt this world. But it will be up to you and your men on how the world will change when it’s over. Will you become it’s destroyers who took everything down with them, or be it’s heroes that united the world in peace with as little loss of life as possible? I truly hope you all try to be the real heroes instead of just soldiers. So you try to make a better world, not just another one with a different face.”
“We'll try but I can't promise that. So I guess this is goodbye for now.” Leon said.
“It is,” Kat nodded, her vortex opening up beside her. “Leon… you need to do more than try. Violence alone will only breed more violence. So you have to decide for yourselves, will you simply become bringers of war, or will you be saviors and heroes? It’s up to you to decide in the end, but I have hope this world will know peace and harmony for all. Farewell.” Kat walked through the portal, disappearing into the Void beyond.
“Until we meet again Kat Shifter.” Leon said and looks at the horizon again. ‘I wonder what will happen in the future. Only time will tell.’
(Devastator)
