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The Elder Hooves I: Arrival of the Six

by kmdude344

Chapter 2: Getting used to things

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Getting used to things

        "Excuse me, sir... Um... Miss! I could use some help... Okay just ignore me too then... Um ma'am! I need... Oh my sweet Celestia these ponies are ignorant," Applejack was getting a little frustrated at the ponies of this city. Nopony in the city seemed to consider talking to her. The only reply was a blacksmith near the entrance to the city, all she did was say "Um..." So AJ decided to take her buisness to what looked like the town market. Nopony bothered to talk to talk to her then either.

        "Halt! You obviously haven't familiarized yourself with Whiterun law have you missy? Well it's a good thing somepony reported you to us, now what do you say we familiarize ourselves with the law in Dragonsreach dungeon!" A few armed ponies approached Applejack. They were earth ponies, looked as if they were slightly taller than Big Mac but with their armor Applejack couldn't even tell their genders (she new the one who spoke was a stallion)

        "Please sir, Ah'm lost and don't know where Ah am, Ah'm sorry for any laws Ah broke." Applejack backed away, terrified by these ponies sheer size.

        "I don't believe you understand, anypony who resists arrest, we have the right to kill..."

        "Whoa whoa whoa! Stop it!" A voice interrupted.

        The three ponies who approached Applejack all turned to see who came, it was a Stallion, he had a light gray fur coat with a dirty blonde mane, his tail was covered underneath his armor. His armor looked pretty thick, and heavy dwarfing the guards armor. His armor covered every part of his body except his face which had a few scars and a completely white blind eye. Atop his head sat a crown of some sorts.

        The three guards brought their right hooves to their chests "Governor General Scaleblade! We had no idea you were visiting the city!" The same guard spoke.

        "Well I was in to buy some gifts for my son Sundered Flesh's Birthday when I saw you harassing this poor young mare! I demand you hoof her over to me for the correct punishment." Scaleblade announced.

        "But sir..."

        Scaleblade interrupted him "You dare oppose Skyrims Governor General to Emporer Stormcloak? You dare oppose your highest ranking officer?" Scaleblade yelled in the most intimidating manor.

        "No sir!" All three guards spoke, Applejack certainly did here a feminine voice come from one of the three.

        "Good. Be on your way," With that the the three guards left "Follow me."

        "Um sir, please don't kill me," Applejack and with that Scaleblade burst out laughing "What? What's so darn funny?"

        "Kill you? The only law you broke was the one against nudity in public!" Scaleblade laughed a little more before stopping.

        "What? Nudity is outlawed? That's stupid! Ponies can't wear cloths all the time!" Applejack announce

        "Well I don't know where your from, unless you've been raised by Falmer, but that law has been in place ever since The first era. You know what forget it, I'm sure my wife could give you the history lesson. C'mon I have a small house in this city, just beside war maidens." He explained as the walked down the cobblestone road.

         -Raven Rock-

         Rarity awoke in a strange hall-like room. She was wearing a dirty dress of which she didnt remember wearing prior to falling unconscious. Her saddle bags were on the opposite end of the hall. She got up off the bed to retrieve them.

         The hall interior design was rather... Interesting as it seemd to be a large crescent shape with fireplaces in the wall every so often. The walls seemd to stretch up untill they met at the top at a sort of lopsided angle. Even with the few dozen Fireplaces the room was till pretty dark and most of the floor was covered in some sort of dirt.

         "Ah your awake! You are one tough little Girl! Running the speed you were straight into the town wall, your lucky nothing is broken and during your unconsciousness you survived an Ash Spawn attack! Few can say they've been through what you have," an armored stallion came around the corner.

         "I hope you don't mind me asking, but, where exactly are we?" Rarity asked

         "Raven Rock, Soltheim. Colony of the great house Redoran of Morrowind," the stallion seemd to be some sort of guard "Now, you don't have any major injuries, mainly just a few cuts and bruises so I think your good to go whenever you like."

         "Thank you." Rarity picked up her saddle bags and put them on. They seemed a tad heavier than before. They probably put some food in them. How generous. Rarity continued down the hall until she found the door.

         This was the only time Rarity actually notice the sky; It was a cloudy bright orange. She saw not a single plant in sight. This place was a wasteland. "What a dreadful place..." Rarity muttered to herself.

         "Need a place to stay? The Retching Netch has warm beds and cold drinks a plenty." Another guard explained to Rarity.

         "Thank you." Rarity continued down the street. Looking for said building.

         Rarity really admired the building architecture in this town. Not like anything she seen in Equestria. So interesting. Maybe if I have need to renovate the boutique i'll remodel it into something like this. Rarity thoguth to herself.

         Finally Rarity found the building she was looking for. The Retching Netch. Or as it said so on the sign hanging on the outside. So Rarity entered the building not really knowing what to expect.

         -Orsinium-

         It had been a long fight and nopony really knew who won, because for all they knew, both Rainbow Dash and the Elderly pony were down on the ground... Until Rainbow got up.

         "I've gotta hand it to ya. You sure do pack a punch. Here's two hundred septems." He handed Rainbow a bag of coins which she put in her saddle bag.

         Rainbow was quite impressed by the city, Everything she expected was where she expected it to be. If she build a city it would probably be somewhat identical. Awesome minds think alike. Rainbow chuckled.

         The Rainbow maned pegasus remained wandering the city until she found what looked like a smithy. The walls were decorated with different armor and weapon pieces. Rainbow watched as somepony walked up to the mare running the forge.

         "What do you have for heavy armor? I'm planning on making a trip to Markarth up in Skyrim and casual clothing and a sword probably won't do good against a troll." The stallion inquired.

         "Well I have some Orcish armor if you've got the septems to spend, Iron, cheap but not very sturdy or steel which isn't too expensive and protects you just enough." The mare explained to her customer.

         "I'll take a steel set," he said putting about 60 septems on the table "And what do you have in the way of bows?"

         "Don't have any out here but you could check inside," she announced. As the stallion walked into the smiths shop Rainbow decided to approach the smith "Yes? How can I help you?"

         "I'll take a steel set and..." Rainbow searched the walls. "That sword." Rainbow pointed a hoof to a  sword hung up on the wall.

         "Ah yes, a fire enchanted steel sword good choice. Now that all comes down to... 150 septems," the mare said. Rainbow laid the bag on the table. She watched as the smith dumped the contents on the table and effortlessly put fifty back in "Thank you have a nice day!"

         "You too!" Rainbow hollered back as she headed for the city exit. She didnt know why she needed this stuff but if that stallion needed it for leaving the city, Rainbow did too.

Next Chapter: Applejack goes to Falkreath while Rarity gets drunk Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 37 Minutes
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