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Ahriman's POV

"Brothers, what news?" I asked, looking around. Khârn and Zhufor, along with RD and Applejack, had all gathered in the center of the ship.

"Well, Rainbow Dash successfully managed to secure the supplies, as well as, with the help of Applejack, destroy an enemy Baneblade. We now have a surplus of fresh new weaponry for the recruits, and morale is always high. Within the supplies, we discovered a few ponified Power Armor sets, with Heavy Bolter mounts. We also discovered a few Krak Grenades, and, surprisingly, a Vortex Grenade. We found a few Lasguns and plasma weapons, but that's it." Khârn reported.

"Applejack has successfully destroyed the enemy position keeping the Changeling's from crossing the border. We managed to capture a few, and those ones are undergoing an interrogation." Zhufor answered.

"Well, me and Twilight managed to meet another Displaced, and made him our ally. We now have a massive amount of weapons not of this universe at our disposal." I finished, and they nodded in approval. A portal burst into existence between us. Khârn grabbed his chainaxe, and Zhufor readied his bolter. The portal disappeared, leaving only five ponies that looked familiar.

“You what!?” Yelled a demonic sounding Alicorn Twilight look alike, though her coat was darker, and her cutie mark was… Different… She was yelling at a black maned Applejack and a dull Rainbow(who also had horn-like ears made of metal). The other two looked like Fluttershy with a red mane, her right eye red, white tail, and a red and white top hat, and a red Pinkie with a flat mane.

"Who are you five, and how did you manage to get aboard our ship?!" Khârn asked, chainaxe screeching. I waved a hand at him.

"Calm yourselves, brothers. It's easy to see that these...visitors are clearly of the displaced group. Now then, you five, would you care to explain why you are here?" I asked.

“Heh… That’s my fault, actually…” The ‘Rainbow’ look alike said in a cybernetic voice, “I was looking for other Displaced to recruit and… Broke our teleporter…”

“And since she was looking for Displaced, we all ended up here.” e ‘Fluttershy lookalike said with a glare. Her voice sounded extremely high pitched.

"I see." I interrupted. "Well, perhaps we might be of service. What seems to be the problem with your teleporter?" I asked.

“It broke when Rainbine overloaded it with commands! We should get that thing fixed before Twah uses it,” ‘Applejack’ stated, “Names Apple Pills.”

"Greetings, Apple Pills. I am Ahriman The Exiled, and these are my brothers, Khârn and Zhufor. And I believe you probably know who the armored ponies are." I replied, and the three ponies unlatched their helmets and revealing their faces. "Also, Khârn, we have an experimental Teleportation device on board, correct?" He nodded. "Excellent. We can provide parts from it to fix your machine." I told the five. "However, it will be a long walk to the teleporter room. We can chat on the way. Although, in all honesty, it might not work. It's a massive machine, taking up an entire room."

"In all honesty, Lord Ahriman, why should we help them? We don't even know who they are! And what's this about recruitment?" My Twilight asked, looking at the new ponies with a curious look.

“And here we go…” The Alicorn Twilight grumbled, “We are the Elements of Insanity, keepers of… Uh…”

“I guess we don’t keep anything,” The Pinkie asked, “We just… Beat up people we dislike.”

“Anyways, I’m ‘Princess’ Brutalight Sparcake, leader of our group.”

“Also the egghead. Rainbine Dasher, second in command!”

“Fluttershout…” The Fluttershy lookalike said.

“Hiya! I’m Pinkis Cupcake! Can I eat you?”

Pinkis was smacked upside the head by Rainbine and Brutalight.

"Well then.... I welcome you all to The Scion of Prospero, The New Black Legion headquarters and only space vessel. We have meat in the mess hall, due to our dragon and griffon recruits. Khârn, if you would lead our guest to the mess hall." I said, looking at Khârn. He nodded.

"Right this way, Pinkis." He gestured before walking down the hall.

Pinkis, Apple Pills and Fluttershout followed, while Brutalight grumbled to herself, and a disgusted looking Rainbine turned to me, “I’m actually not that hungry… Cannibalism makes me sick… I’ll just look and the teleporter.”

"Fear not, Rainbine. We only ever use pony meat for.... Special cases. Most of the meat we have is from creatures out in the Badlands or the Everfree. We also have herbivore food on board for the few pony soldiers, as well as the Zebras. Anyways, I would like to discuss about this 'recruitment' you mentioned. What do you mean?" I asked.

“Oh, some Displaced are trying to kill each other and want help, so there’s a ‘kind of’ war. Meaning no death, and more like a videogame.” Brutalight explained as a fork and knife appeared and she quickly followed the others.

"I see. So, who is the the leader of the two teams? I would like to know as many details as possible. Me and the others might just want to join. And Twilight, escort your counterpart to the Herbivore cafeteria. We don't want her accidentally following the others to the meat section." I asked, and Twilight nodded before running after Brutalight.

“Lee Connors and Darth Folteren. Lee’s a Venom Displaced, and Folteren’s a Revan Displaced. You know, Marvel and Star Wars. Whole thing started when Lee cut Folteren’s daughter, and Folt injured Lee’s girlfriend. Neither wanted to apologize, so now they’re at it. At least two of us are going to join either side since Brutal was ordered to have four of us in it.” Rainbine explained, “I with I didn’t have to join, but what’cha gonna do against a person keeping a friend alive?”

"I see. Well, I believe that, due to your explanation, Lee attacked first. So, since he is the attacker, Folteren acted in defence. I wish to aid Folteren, and can supply him with weapons and soldiers. If you see him, give him this." I tossed her my token, a replica of my staff. "That's my token. He can summon me whenever for conversation and other such things." I told her.

“Cool! I know I’m with the other guy cause I think that one of my friends think Lee’s in the right, and I don’t want her to feel teamed up on. Pinkis and Brute are with Folt though.” She placed the token in her arm, “So, any questions not about the war? About us? We like those.”

"Why yes, I am quite fascinated by your group. For example, you managed to go through the void to get here, and in order to get to this universe, you have to travel through the Warp, which an unprotected mind can go mad in. But that's not the only thing. Where did you get the cybernetics? I'm sure my universes Rainbow Dash wants to be like that." I asked, looking down the hall where she had walked off towards.

“Huh… Guess I missed that. Well, I guess your protected when you’re already mad, or when you’re fused with monsters. I don’t know about the Warp, but it might have something to do with that. Cybernetics, eh? I got these bad boys when I was Displaced! Though I have made a few modifications,” To this, a pair of laser pointers popped out of her ears, “Not that cool, but I’m testing waters. If Rainbow wants to be like me, I could fix her up with something, though that’d mean she’d lose feeling there.” Rainbine shrugged, “Nah, I won’t put her through that. Anything else?”

"Well, the staff I just gave you has the ability to protect you through the Warp. Most universes I come into contact with have their version of it in a docile state, until I go there. And as for Rainbow, she doesn't want most of her feelings. She just got out of jail from our opponent, Princess Celestia. Celestia used her friendship to have Gilda, a Griffon, spy on us and get seriously hurt by my guards. She joined us because she realized how corrupt Equestria is, due to the Princess. But she is distracted by her emotions because she knows they can use Gilda against her. And as for the Warp, madness isn't the only thing you have to worry about. Demons, and they can possess machines, and people, causing mutation and other things." I stated. "As for a few questions, well, what is the rest of your group like?" I added.

“Well, I guess I could work on her if she wants, but it’ll be permanent… And I think I saw something coming through, but Fluttershout screamed it away and Brutalight protected us,” Rainbine chuckled, “Well, our team has one more Element known as Rarifruit, she’s a fashion lover. There’s Derpigun, another cyborg, and the Cutie Mark Creeps who are our sisters Creepy Bell-Rare’s-, Francy Bloom-Apple Pills-, and Karateloo-mine. Rare’s a bit of a coward and scout, Derp’s a bit… Klutzy, Creepy is overly happy, Francy’s always negative, and my sis is so random she puts Tom and Jary to shame.”

"I see. Also, here. Give this to Brutal." I tossed her a book. "If she is anything like my world's Twilight, she will want to read it. It's the Liber Chaotica, a book on everything about the four gods of chaos. Or the gods of the Warp. Whichever. Also, before I forget." I clicked on my vox. "Rainbow Dash, please report to the center of the ship." I said, and a quick "Roger." came back. I turned back to Rainbine.

"And a question, if I may." Zhufor, who I forgot was here, asked. "What is your world like?"

Rainbine chuckled nervously, almost afraid to answer, “It’s… Messed up… Sunbutt’s more than a tyrant, our Pinkie’s dead, the Elements of Insanity are on the run, and… I don’t really wanna talk about anymore. It’s stressful as it is.”

"I understand." I said as Zhufor said "Sounds like a world shrouded in the dark gods influence. Or the Corpse Emperor." I glared at him. "Anyways, mrs. Rainbine, why don't you ask us a few questions? I'm sure you're curious."

“Probably not as curious as… Screw it. Why do you call each other brother? Is it that you’re actually related or brothers in arms? Who’s the Corpse Emperor? What’s with the space ship? Why was it you assumed that we used a small teleporter? How advanced is this universe? Why do you hate Celestia? And why, oh why, is my screen saying warning: danger imminent?” Rainbine asked in one breath.

"Well, allow me me to answer your questions. We call each other brother due to us not only being battle brothers, but we have all gone through the same psychological treatment of becoming a Adeptus Astartes, or Space Marine, which is the process of being implanted a bunch of new organs, increased muscle size, and getting a sheet of metal stuffed underneath your skin while awake for all of it in the time span of ten years.
Question two, the Corpse Emperor was once our leader, until he abandoned us. Then we struck out in the Horus Heresy.
Question three, the Spaceship was buried under a forest until we managed to bring it into orbit. It is 8 kilometers long, and bristling with weapons.
Question four, we thought that it was small due to you needing to hold onto it to bring you back, or to another universe. Question five, as far as we know, primitive. However, there are possibilities of a more advanced civilization out there. We have only been on one planet.
Question six, we originally served Princess Luna during the Lunar Rebellion one thousand years ago, until she trapped us in the Warp. We were freed by a group of followers last year.
Question Seven, I do not know. It could be an enemy spy aboard our vessel, but we cannot be sure. Either that, or a rebellion, or an enemy space vessel." I replied, in one breath.

A dark, pony shaped figure leapt out of the shadows, a knife aimed for Rainbine's neck. I lurched forward, grabbing the pony by the neck, before knocking the knife away. I brought the pony up to my face, before removing the mask it wore. A cowering blue unicorn was revealed. I chuckled darkly.

"Don't think I didn't know about you, vermin. I can sense all life forms through the Warp. And I was just waiting to see who you would target. I might just let that Pinkis pony have you for dessert. Alive. But first, I want you to tell me why you were here. And trust me, if you don't answer, I will break into your mind to find the answer I'm looking for. And it won't be pretty." I ordered, keeping a deathly glare upon my face.

"Alright, alright! I was ordered by Celestia to record this conversation and hopefully assassinate one of the traitors! Just don't kill me!" The unicorn shouted.

The Elements of Insanity came in a few seconds later, with Pinkis licking her lips, “Who said I could have him!?”

Brutalight’s eyes widened in horror, “No! She’ll literally swallow him whole!”

Apple Pills shuddered, “Uh… Yeah, what she said…”

“This dude tried to kill me!” Rainbine glared, though she was ignored. Fluttershout stepped forward.

“What will you do with him?”

I chuckled. "Well, how about this. I have a massive maze at the bottom of the ship. I can place him in there, and you girls can hunt him. Whoever finds him first gets to do whatever she feels like with him. Agreed?" I asked.

Pinkis nodded, Brutalight shrugged, “Seems ethical… I wonder what I’d do with him…”

Apple Pills just trotted away shaking her head, and Fluttershout stepped forward, “I think I’d be the most humane…”

“I’d go all Dr. Robotnik on ‘em. See if I can make an army of robot/pony crossbred!” Rainbine smiled darkly. “Think we got all the players!”

I nodded. "Also, as a bit of fun, I will add two more prisoners we captured. But he is the winning score. And whoever kills him also gets a special modified suit of Power Armor. Think of of it as extra." I added, before turning towards the elevators. "Deal? If you kill one of the other two, you can also get a weapon. Maybe a Bolter or Plasma gun."

The four looked excited, but Rainbine raised a hoof, “I should work on Dash first!”

"Oh, yes I forgot. We can wait for a bit while you bet her upgraded. And that will also give me time to fully set everything up for the hunt. How long do you need?" I asked as Rainbow walked in.

“Depends on if AP’ll help… Pwease?” Rainbine pulled out her bottom lip in a puppy dog face.

Apple Pills sighed, “Ah’m gonna be the nurse, aren’t Ah?”

“SHUT UP NURSE!!!” Rainbine cackled with laughter along with Brutalight and Pinkis, while Apple Pills and Fluttershout just rolled their eyes. When Dasher calmed down, she said, “I’ll be able to fix something up in… Say about an hour or two. I’m pretty fast.”

I nodded, then turned back to Rainbow Dash. "I take it you heard what we are talking about, RD?" I asked. She nodded.

"Yep. And I'm all for it. Let's make me a cyborg!" She answered, floating in glee.

“Well then,” Rainbine said as she pushed a pair of round glasses she didn’t have before up closer to her face, “Let’s go practice medicine… I’ll need twenty two cece's of awesomeness, stat!”

Apple Pills raised an eyebrow, “Ah’m pretty sure that ain’t a thing sugarcube-”

“Oh, wait, why am I asking you? I’ve already got it!” Rainbine laughed, “But seriously, I’ll need every piece of medical equipment you’ve got, including lots of computer parts and metal, as well as a few small weapons.” Her tone went from careless to absolute monotone in ten seconds flat.

I nodded. "Follow me to the medical lab. We managed to create a lab that doubles as a testing lab and medical area for use of experimental modifications to troops. It's got everything you would need." I said, before escorting them towards the medical lab, my prisoner in tow.

Later

"Here we are." I said, gesturing to the massive room. The walls were white, with mechanical parts scattered about on tables. Computers and computer parts all lined one wall, and there were multiple tables meant for doing surgery. There was also a few rooms with bulletproof glass.

“Worse setup for a hospital ever, but perfect for what I’mma bout to do! Brutalight! I’ll need your magic! Unless there’s a more qualified Unicorn, I’d rather have somepony else.” Rainbine stated, “Apple Pills… Why did I call you in here? You’ll eat all of the pills bulletproof cases or not!” Said pony ran out screaming about pills.

"This isn't a hospital. The medical Ward is two halls to the left. This is the experimental surgery room. This is where we perform experiments to better our soldiers. We mostly use mindless animals for testing, like the cockatrice." I said. "Do what you gotta do. I'll see you in a few hours." I then walked out, followed by Zhufor, Khârn, Applejack, and Twilight. "If you want to stay, you can stay. We will be setting up the maze." I added.
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Rainbine’s POV

Well this’d be fun. Brutalight was looking at me with uncertainty. “I don’t think you’re qualified for this. You were a mechanic, not a doctor.”

I had already dosed Rainbow with that sleep thing, so I was glad she didn’t hear that and freak out. “I actually downloaded an app for that,”

“What!?” Brutalight yelped, “An app!? That’s it!?”

I shrugged, “It’s a good app. Look, I said I’d do this, and I’m gonna do it. It’s that simple.”

“Okay, let’s start with the right foreleg. We won’t take it off, just… Okay, take it off. Take them both off. Then we’ll do the wings… Should have asked… Anyway! Then we’ll work on reinforcing her heart, replace her right ear, and then we’ll do her right eye which will be the control hub for the rest of her. Seem good?” I suggested. “I’d do the vocal cords, but that’d be too much.” I looked right.

"Hello. I am Medical Servitor number 1454. Please state what you need, and I will give my services." The Servitor droned on.

I chuckled in embarrassment, “Uh, would you by any chance have a milkshake?”

"Why yes. We always have some on board the medical servitor mini fridge for patient stress relief. Would you like some?" It replied, opening up its chest and pulling a milkshake out.

“Of course!” I took it with a thanks and gulped it down.

“I’ll ask the more important question…” Brutalight sighed…

And oh gosh was it bloody…

Half an hour later…

“Oh my gosh! It’s still beating!!!!” Screamed Brutalight holding Dash’s still connected heart. A blade appeared in her aura and she was about to stab it when I head butted her and took the heart.

There was a grey edge to it that I added that was the heart support. It detected heartbeats and would administer any calming agents she would need or adrenaline boosts hr body required. I tightened it. Now, with any other heart, it wouldn’t survive, but Dash’s was a magical pegasi heart, and magic plus technology makes the world go round. I placed the heart in the proper place, and Brutalight used her magic to seal Rainbow’s chest.

“Perfect! This is going better than I expected! No interruptions, no severe blood loss, and a quicker time rate than thought! Just a few installments and she’ll be ready!” I exclaimed. Thoughts of killing Rainbow entered my mind, but I expelled them as nothing but past pains from my own Rainbow.

“Glad I didn’t stab it…” Brutalight muttered, “Can we get a break?”

“Nocando! We’ve still got the eye, ear, and the upload to do.” I stated, “Got the ear?”

Brutalight used her magical levitation to pick up the earpiece I’d had built prior to the surgery.

“Perfect! Let’s get this going!”

“You’re an idiot…” I heard Brutalight mumble. I quickly turn to her and yell.

“SHUDDUP NURSE!!!”

Once the ear and eye were in place, I sighed. “Well, this’ll be my greatest creation…” A happy smile graced my lips. “We just have to wait for the software to kick in… What kind of operating system does it use?”

Brutalight sat next to the computer, “Uh… Vista!”

I, unfortunately, was drinking another milkshake when I heard the news, “What!?”

“Vista!” Brutalight confirmed.

“What browser!?” Fear gripped my heart as I awaited for Brutal’s response.

“Uh… Internet Explorer. Why?”

I nearly passed out, “Again!? I thought Apple Pills fixed our tech!”

“Dasher, she did, but this isn’t our tech!” Brutalight defended, “Besides, we can fix all of this, just… Do your computer thing.”

I sighed. This was going to take longer than I thought…

When everything was fixed, I leaned over Rainbow. “Dashie~ Rise and shine~” Before getting punched in the face when she tried to stretch.

"~Yawn. What's up? Did you finish already?" She asked, before getting up.

“Yes…” I growled from my position on the floor, holding my bleeding nose, “Yes, you’re finished. Your emotions are filtered, but not gone, that’d make you not you.” I growled again.

She chuckled. "Eheh... sorry about punching you.... so, what upgrades did I get?" She asked.

Rubbing my nose, I stood up for my explanation, “Your forehooves are lined with a dozen weapons, your right ear has a sound amplifier, your heart has a protection field around it, you’ve got a battle computer to enhance your precision, a short ranged teleportation with limited battery, emotion control, adrenaline and morphine administering devices, a magic power source with a backup power source in case anti magic, and a few more that I forget at the moment. Upgrades can be made, and I might send you extra equipment for those if I can get the teleporter back home working again.” I listed off.

“And you call me an egghead…” Brutalight joked.

"Awesome!" She shouted, jumping into the air. The door opened behind us.

"Ah, I see that your operation was a success?" Ahriman asked.

“There were moments I wanted to scream, like messing up software and a near heart failure, but everything else went smoothly.” I stated.

"Ah, I see. Either way, the maze is set up. Also, if you want, as a thank you for upgrading Rainbow, perhaps we can give you a few organic upgrades? We Space Marines have extra organs that stop bleeding, nullify poison, and enable us to shut down portions of our brain temporarily, extending the time we are awake. We could give you one of these." Ahriman replied.

“You had me until the brain part. Thanks, but I think I’ll be okay without those…” I said. I almost said yes, but I didn’t know what benefits there was in that.

He nodded. "I understand. However, the offer will always be open. Anyways, shall we head down to the maze?" He asked, gesturing towards the exit.

“Sure, just let me…” I quickly sipped the last of my ninth milkshake and sighed happily. “Okay, let’s go!”

Third POV

Rainbine, Fluttershout, Brutalight, and Pinkis stood lined up. All looking confident.

“Kay! No flying, teleporting, Pinkie sense, or… Staring… Pretty much covering up the rules. Killing is how you get point, right?” Brutalight asked.

Ahriman nodded. "The fleeing ponies are the points. Whoever gets the Blue one, whose horn we removed for anti cheats, is basically the ultimate prize. Whoever kills him will receive a specially modified Power Armor set. I have one set available for each version. An Alicorn Mark I Power Armor, a Pegasus Mark I, and an Earth Pony mark I. The other two will be worth a special weapon. Your choice on that. We can bring you to the armory later." He answered.

“Seems like at least one of us ain’t getting a thing!” Rainbine said, “Bet I can get ‘em all!”

“In your dreams Rainbine Crash!” Fluttershout mocked.

“I can beat this with my eyes closed!” Pinkis stated.

“You’re all going down,” Brutalight said playfully.

"Ah yes, one more thing. Somewhere in the maze is a...Special prisoner. He is hard to beat, and whoever kills him will receive a very unique set of Tactical Dreadnought Armor, or Terminator Armor as well call it." Ahriman added.

“Well… Ready girls?” Asked Brutalight, to which the others nodded and hoof bump.

"So AJ, who do you think is gonna win?" RD asked. The Terminator-armored Earth pony shrugged.

"Ah'd say maybe Brutal or Pinkis. What about you?" She replied.

"Rainbine is definitely gonna take it! If not, then maybe Fluttershout. Who knows what she could be hiding." RD answered.

"Wanna bet?" AJ asked. "Fifty bits on Pinkis, and thirty on Brutal. If either one gets the armor, or terminator."

"Your on! I'm putting seventy on Rainbine, and twenty on Fluttershout." Rainbow replied, and they shook on it.

"Betting on them? Never mind, that's just like you two." Twilight said, rolling her eyes.

"Lighten up, Twilight. A simple bet does no harm." Ahriman said, putting a hand on her shoulder while chuckling.

"Yeah. And plus, don't let Ahriman bet. He always wins with that Damn future sight of his." Khârn grumbled.

"Let's see who will win." Zhufor stated. Ahriman nodded.

"Well, then. Let the hunt begin!" Ahriman shouted, pressing a button.

Pinkis was the first to go, and she shot off like a rocket. Rainbine screamed, “Damn it! Forgot Pinkie speed!”

Brutalight quickly trotted in, horn glowing purple.

“Course, tracking spell…” Rainbine grumbled. She looked over her shoulder to see Fluttershout… Pulling out a brown bunny. “You brought Demon?”

Fluttershout nodded, “She get’s lonely when she’s not involved.”

The bunny hopped down and started sniffing. Fluttershout followed the brown ball of cuteness and kindness incarnate.

Rainbine groaned, “Fine, I’ll use heat sense.” Her eyes turned red and she galloped into the maze full speed.
Rainbow facehoofed. "A bunny named Demon.... let me guess, she is nice isn't she?"

Everypony looked at the camera they were looking through and said, “You have no idea…”

"Yep. That's what I thought. Anyways, Ahriman, what did you put in that was hard to beat?" Rainbow asked.

"Nothing much. Just a teenage Minotaur general from the pony military." He answered.

“Doesn’t sound that tough. Any one of us could take ‘em on,” Rainbine said confidently.

“For once, I agree with Dasher. A Minotaur is nothing compared to a demon Alicorn.” Brutalight said.

“Or cyborg,” Added Rainbine.

“Or a cannibal!” Pinkis shouted.

“Or me…” Fluttershout said.

Khârn snorted. "Yeah. Wait till you meet him. He was a bitch to even capture. He nearly broke an adamantium chainaxe in two. Plus about fifty dragons beforehand. And was immune to Twilight's magic. So if you see him, use everything you got. He is the exception to the rules."

“And… And you sent us in without TELLING US THIS!?!?” Screamed Rainbine.

“... I’ll still take him out without a fuss. I beat a Dark Souls boss.” Brutalight stated with uncertainty.

"Then again, he was wearing Power Armor at the time, so he should be a bit weaker than that. I'm certain you girls can bring him down. If he gets near to killing one of you, Twilight will step in and subdue him." Ahriman added.

“Then there’s nothing to worry about! Brute’s eaten a nuke before! Taken a bullet to the head and a solar beam to the face! And I’ve survived just about as much!” Rainbine declared. “Piece of cake…”

The ponies continued, though Pinkis seemed to be eating some of the maze. The first to encounter a prisoner was Fluttershout, and it was one of the lesser ones.

“You must be my, uh, adversary… Um, who are you before I kill you?” Fluttershout asked in a Fluttershy manner.

"My name is Flash Gantry! Wait a minute... Fluttershy? They managed to corrupt the element of Kindness?! Very well. I will defeat you and escape!" The purple Pony shouted, before lunging at her hesitantly.

Fluttershout side stepped with a smirk, “Nope, not Fluttershy…” She slammed her hoof into his ribs, causing a cracking sound, “I’m Fluttershout, emphasis on Shout.”

Before he could respond, Shout created an ear piercing screech that turned the air around them red. Flash Gantry fell over to his side, dead.

“Was that good?” Shout asked, “Oh, and I think I heard thousands of voices crying out in laughter…”

“Funny, Shout, we get it, you hate Equestria Girls…” Rainbine rolled her eyes, “We’ve heard this a thousand times!”

“I thought it was funny!” Shout yelled. Demon hopping out of nowhere, earplugs in her little bunny ears.

“Sh! I think I’m getting close!” Pinkis shushed.

"Well, she can certainly shout. I see why she was called that." Ahriman stated, his ears protected within his helmet.

"Yeah." Twilight replied.

"WHAT?" Applejack asked.

"Thank Rainbine for the augments." Rainbow stated.

"Hello? Who's there?" A whimpering voice called out.

Somehow, Pinkis morphed into Pinkie Pie and asked, “Pinkie! Who’re you!?”

The yellow unicorn gasped. "Pinkie Pie?! You were taken too?! I bet those filthy traitors took you. I'm Lemony Twist." She said.

“What’s going on? Why are we here? I can’t remember much of what happened.” Pinkis said. Her face looked confused, scared, and most of all, not happy. It was a perfect impression of a scared Pinkie Pie.

"Amnesia, eh? Well, after the demon Ahriman declared war on Equestria, and destroyed Canterlot City, attacks from the Zebras and Changelings, as well as Griffon raids increased. Then Twilight Sparkle attempted to kill the commanders of the military but was caught and arrested. But she broke out. Then Rainbow vanished, as well as Applejack. Luckily, the Crystal Empire managed to recover a multitude of advanced technology from under the city, and we could finally fight back against the invaders. I was captured in the latest assault. They took a small outpost near Manehattan. And now I'm here. Does any of that ring a bell?" Lemon replied.

Pinkis’ right ear twitched, “I think so… Why were you captured? And why did they take me?”

"Well, the traitor Twilight probably told them about you and the other former bearers of the Elements of Harmony. And they probably didn't want you to be a possible problem. As for me, probably for their sick entertainment." Lemony replied.

“Were you a part of the military?” Pinkis asked again.

"Yeah... I was a Sergeant." She answered.

“Okay. We should find a way out of here, lead the way sarge!” Pinkis smiled happily.

"Right! Let's find a way out!" She smiled, before turning her back on Pinkis and walking forward. A flash a guilt appeared on her face as she pulled out a syringe.

“So, you have any family?” Pinkis didn’t know why she asked, but she wanted to know. She hid the weapon in her mane in case Lemony turned her head.

"No. My boyfriend ditched me right before I joined. My parents died in a raid from the Griffon pirates." She answered.

“Oh my gosh Pinkis! Are you trying to feel bad!?” Rainbine asked, though it seemed only the other Elements of Insanity and the overseers. “Just kill her already! Fluttershout was faster than you!”

“Pinkis used to want to be an actress…” Brutalight sighed, “She took a liking to playing Pinkie Pie.”

"Huh. That's interesting. In all honesty, the feeling of betrayal is a very tasty treat for the demons of the Warp. That reminds me. Brutalight, I gave Rainbine a book to give to you. It's called the Liber Chaotica, and it is a complete guide of the Warp. When this this is over, she can give you it." Ahriman stated.

“Interesting, I’ll add that to my collection.” Brutalight commented.

“You collect books?” Rainbine asked, surprised.

“I have hobbies.”

"Anyways, let's see what Pinkis will do next." Ahriman said, turning back to the screen.

Pinkis followed Lemony for a bit, until they reached a dead end, “So… How do you know me? I heard something about Elements of Insanity, but I’m not sure if I remember…” Pinkis giggled a bit.

"Everyone knows the Elements of Harmony! Wait.... Insanity? What do you mean?” Lemony asked, turning her head around.

Pinkis shrugged, “Amnesia thing. I must have misheard you.”

"Oh, ok. Anyways, I think we are getting close to the entrance!" Lemony said, a smile upon her face.

Pinkis tilted her head which released the syringe. A twitching smile appeared on her face and her mane fell flat. “I th-think I re-remember n-now…”

"Oh, you did? That's wonderful! Wait.... why do you have a syringe?" She asked, a bit nervous.

Pinkis lunged at Lemony and plunged the syringe into her neck. She giggled, and tilted it, causing Lemony to scream in agony.

“Heheheheheh… Beg for your life…” Pinkis wheezed.

"Pl-please! Don't kill me Pinkie! Why are you doing this?!" She cried out in pain.

“Because I’m s-sick!” Pinkis then pulled out the syringe and stabbed it into Lemony’s neck again and again until she stopped breathing.

“... You know what? You’re right, you are sick.” Rainbine groaned as she heard Pinkis begin to eat Lemony’s remains.

"Well, it seems Pinkis claims the second victim. And I can tell that the demons of the Warp are pleased. Well done Pinkis." Ahriman said.

"Well.... that was... gruesome." Applejack said, trying not to puke. Rainbow was also trying not to.

"She did quite the spectacle. Making the pony trust her, before betraying her trust and killing her. Pure genius." Khârn added. Zhufor nodded.
“I’ve detected two lifeforms up ahead. Looks like I’m going to get two points.” Rainbine smirked.

“Look behind you,” Stated Brutalight. Rainbine turned quickly, only to see Brutalight right there. Dasher yelped, and Brutal trotted around her, heading towards the lifeforms. “Guess we’ll meet that idiot who tried to kill Rainbine and the Minotaur.”

"Indeed. You will have to decide which one you want." Ahriman said.

“Oh, that wouldn’t be fair to the betting duo! We’ll just see what happens.” Brutalight used her magic to turn her and Dasher into female Royal Guard, “Wika this work? I wanna get a surprise outta them.”

"Sure. This is all about you deciding how you want them to die." Ahriman replied.

The two smirked evilly, “Oh, I think this’ll be awesome~” Rainbine said.

They made their way until they rounded a corner and found the two targets.

“Help!” Yelled Brutalight, her voice sounding normal and fearful. Rainbine followed Brutal’s tail, her face containing a giddy smile instead.

The blue unicorn smiled. "The Royal Guard! We can finally escape!" The minotaur, however, wasn't so sure.

"State your name, and rank." Was all he said.

Brutalight stood straight. She had taken the form of a Pegasus with blue eyes and a large scare running down her face, “Skyquake, Capitan.”

Rainbine seemed to take a more clumsy, rookie approach. “Slashing Stones, sir! I’m a new recruit!” Dasher had taken another Pegasus with green eyes.

"I see. Which camp were you stationed in?" The minotaur asked.

“We were stationed in Los Pegasus but we were being moved to Manehattan. Our squad was ambushed on the way.” Brutalight, or Skyquake, said like any good captain.

He nodded. "I see. Well, I am Brutal Hooves. I am a general of the forty fifth Equestrian Guard Regiment. My forces were assaulted by a large enemy group. I took as many of them as I could, and even fought Khârn the Unkillable before I was captured. Why do they put us in a maze? It's almost insulting!" Hooves explained.

“Oh…” Rainbine groaned, “I think I know. I saw one of our own getting slaughtered by the Element of Laughter herself! And if you heard that scream, let’s just say the Element of Kindness isn’t so kind anymore. She killed another! By shouting! And Pinkie even started eating her victim…”

The blue pony shuddered, along with Brutal Hooves.

"Cannibalism. Perhaps that is how they corrupt the Elements. They drop them in this maze to slowly drive them mad, then provide a food by another pony prisoner. The sick bastards." Brutal stated.

“What should we do general? By now those two are gone beyond redemption.” Brutalight asked.

"Indeed. The two of them must be stopped. I have seen many of my brethren fall to Cannibalism before. The hunger never leaves them, and they will want to devour anything they see. And as for the sonic killer, if they have that kind of power, then many soldiers will die. We cannot allow them to survive." Brutal Hooves answered.

“But-” Rainbine started coughing a bit. When she stopped, she continued. “But they saved Equestria!”

"Indeed they did. However, that means that we must save them from the monsters they have become before they can be used as a weapon against Equestria." Brutal Hooves replied.

Rainbine started coughing more violently, to the point that she was gasping for breaths. ‘Skyquake’ tried to help, but ‘Slashing Stones’ wouldn’t let up.

"Are you ok, ms. Slashing Stones?" The blue unicorn asked, walking up to her. That was, until ‘Slashing’ “bit off” ‘Skyquake’s’ ear. ‘Skyquake’ screamed in pain and backed off.

"What the hell?" Blue pony asked.

A cannon appeared on Rainbine’s arm as the disguise fell, “Got’cha.” And fired, blowing off the would-be assassins head.

Brutalight faked surprise, “B-but Slash…”

“Killed ‘er, bitch screamed for weeks…” Rainbine smiled sadistically.

"So, the Element of Betrayal dares to present herself to me. I can see why you have been dubbed that, traitorous scum. Very well, I will destroy you myself!" Brutal Hooves charged, his horns dipped down.

Rainbine’s cannon blocked the attack effortlessly. She stifled a yawn, “Element of Betrayal, eh? I prefer the Element of Kickass, or better yet, Element of Death. Cause I’m loyal to the core,” She then shoved his away as if backhoofing him.

The minotaur stepped back, before roaring, his hands balled into fists. He charged again, and scored a punch to the side of Rainbine's head.

Rainbine went flying back, cackling in joy, “Wee!” She slammed into the ground a giggling mess. “You’ve got a nasty right hook~”

"Rghhhh. Perhaps this will do the job." He grabbed something from his back, before pulling out what looked like a crude sledgehammer.

Ahriman groaned. "I was wondering where all the metal he broke went....."

Rainbine stared at the weapon blankly, “The hell…? Is that a joke?” She narrowed her eyes to see is the light was tricking her.

"Rainbine? I also want to state that when he builds something, it is a very dangerous thing. So I would suggest dodging this next strike." Ahriman said, before Brutal Hooves slammed it into the spot where Rainbine had just been. The hammer sunk deep into the metal.

Rainbine teleported behind him, “Dude, what about all that bonding? We could still be friends, that blue dude was personal, he tried killing me.”

"I am a loyal servant of Equestria, Betrayal. I will serve the country to my dying breath. And, as a member of Ahriman's army, you are therefore an enemy of Equestria. If I fall, it will be in glorious battle!" He roared, bringing the hammer out of the ground and swinging it around.

Rainbine dodged easily, “But I’m not! I’m actually an alternate Rainbow sent here to look around!”

He paused, before resuming his attack. "That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard!" He roared, his hammer flying into the ground where Rainbine had been.

“And to think, that’s the one time I’ve told the truth to you… Maybe Princess Brutalight Sparcake can teach you!” Rainbine gestured behind Brutal Hooves to Skyquake.

"Do not think you can fool me with that old trick, Betrayal." He stated, before an energy beam cut into his side.

“Actually, Rainbine is correct in this matter.” Brutalight shed her disguise. Two blades appeared and slashed his hands off.

He roared in pain, his hammer clattering to the ground. "Curse you, Princess of Despise." He said, gritting his teeth.

“Ohhh~ I like that one! But I think I’ll keep the Princess of Night Terrors. Any last words?” Brutalight levitated her blades ing a scissor motion.

"Forgive me, Celestia." He was about to say, before Brutalight cut him off by the head.

“Oh! Oh! Make a Star Wars reference!” Yelled Pinkis.

“Good Anikin, gooooooood. He was too dangerous to be left alive,” Rainbine said, and Pinkis burst out laughing.

“Very well! All prisoners have been executed! You may return to the entrance to the maze!" Ahriman said.

“If we can find it, that is.” Fluttershout mumbled.

“I got it,” Brutalight said as she teleported everypony to the outside of the maze. She levitated the head of the fallen Minotaur next to her head. “I was pretty sure he’d have said, ‘Forgive me, Celestia, I love you~’.” She used magic to play with the mouth and did a mock impression.

"Now then, follow me to the armory and we can give you your prizes. Remember. If you don't want the prize, you can either say no or trade it in for a different one." Ahriman said, before walking towards the armory.

“Send this head to Celestia, it’ll make you look even scarier!” Brutalight said, still playing with the head.

“Brute, if Derp saw you like this, I think she’d be fawning!” Rainbine laughed. The group trotted with Ahriman.

He chuckled. "I have a better idea. Twilight and Brutalight, do you remember the spell that you enchanted Spike with to send letters to the princess?" He asked.

“I don’t think I do,” Brutalight said, “I never had a Spike. But I can easily learn it.”

"Well, you're in luck, cause I do know it. *one explanation later* okay, let's send it!" Twilight exclaimed.

Brutalight readied her horn, “Ready! On three?”

"One, two, three!" Twilight said. Brutalight blasted the head with green flames.

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Celestia's POV

"Sigh.... more complaints about Ahriman...." I muttered, before a familiar sound popped into my ears. I looked up and saw a trail of green ash fly in. It must be Spike.

Then it turned into to a Minotaurs head.

I threw a curse to the sky.

"AHRIMAN!!!!!!"

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Back to the group.

"So, since Brutalight managed to kill the Minotaur, with assistance of Rainbine, she has won the Terminator Armor!" He pulled out a pony sized shape. It was a massive suit of armor, with thick plating all over. On its sides were two massive miniguns.

Brutalight’s mouth watered for all to see as drool drizzled down from her mouth.

“Seems like you Brute, heavy and hard to move!” Rainbine laughed, to which Brutal just glared.

"This armor can withstand a tank shot to the face. And probably a nuke. And the miniguns fire water bottle sized explosive bullets at a rate of a thousand per ten seconds. It also features a portable teleportation device." Ahriman added.

“Holy shit…” Rainbine stated, “How did I not build this!?”

“Maybe because yer too stupid?” Apple Pills suggested.

"Oh, and apparently, due to crazy displaced magic, this thing has unlimited ammunition. I don't know why." Ahriman said.

Rainbine’s right eye twitched, “This is the holy grail of military tech… How haven’t you beaten Celestia with these things?”

“Maybe the behemoth that nearly chopped your head off,” Fluttershy shrugged, “Or the sun manipulator?”

"Rainbine, if you think this is the best we got, your wrong. The best we've got is the Vortex Grenade. And Terminator suites are rare. As for the vortex grenade, picture a hundred Space Marines." Ahriman stated.

“Jeez!” Rainbine looked about ready to explode.

"Then imagine all one hundred of those marines dying instantly to a single grenade. That is the vortex grenade."

“Finish the war and ask Time Spinner for a duplicating spell. You’ll love it!”

"So now then, Rainbine. For your prize, you get a custom model Mark IV plated Pegasus Space Marine armor. Not as tough as Terminator armor, but it can survive most bullets. It would take a high intensity laser or a Bolter gun to punch through. Normal laser guns just bounce off. It a also comes with wings that are outfitted with Chainblades. Rip your opponent's top shreds with these." Ahriman said, showing off the armor

Rainbine just stared at it for a moment, “Huh… This is cool…”

“Oh! Oh! Me next! Me next!” Pinkis hopped over.

"Well, since you have a love for eating your opponent's flesh.... I recommend a chainaxe. It's It's a chainsaw combined with an axe. Very messy, and chops up your food for you! Oh, and also, as an extra for the good display, I give you a flamer. It's pretty much a heavy duty flamethrower. So you can chop them up, then cook them. Sounds like you." Ahriman presented the weapons. Pinkis took them and proceeded to hug Ahriman.

“Thank you!” She squealed.

"And as for you, Fluttershout, I think you could do well with this. It's a sonic weapon. Since you can kill with a shout, this amplifies it in a wide area. Perfect for dealing with the occasional angry mob at your door." He handed her the weapon.

“Thanks…” Fluttershout took the weapon.

“Ah’d guess this’s a success?” Apple Pills chimed, “Dasher, mind checking their teleporter?”

“Sure thing Pills,” Rainbine said, “Bet Loo will love my new armor…”

"Wait, Rainbine. I just thought of a better fit for you." He pulled out a different suite of armor, similar, but with servo claws hanging about. "A Tech marine pegasus type armor. This can assist you whenever you have a project, and the servo claws are detachable." Ahriman presented the armor.

Rainbine giggled like a school filly, “So! Awesome!” She started equipping the armor, “So, what was your life likes before you were Displaced? If you don’t mind me asking, that is.”

He shrugged. "Only Khârn remembered. After we were displaced, our memories were suppressed by the memories of our character. And Khârn is having memory problems, so that's no help." He Answered.

“Sorry dude, I really am. Our memories are what keep us going, and even then we have faith assuse.” Rainbine apologised. “Heh, I was even a guy before this!”

"I only remember one thing. Our Displacers." Khârn said. "One was a real shifty guy in a cloak. The other was some Loki guy."

“Never seen them,” Brutalight said, “If we do, we’ll call you.”

When Rainbine finished, she trotted around a bit. “Well, this is pretty comfy.”

"Yep. Also, later you can upgrade it so that the servo claws can interface with your cybernetics, so you can control them with your mind. For now, they just pick up orders from your mind. Somehow." Ahriman explained.

“I better not end up like Doctor Octopus…” Rainbine said, “Thanks. I’ll go see that teleporter, anypony wanna come with?” Silance. “Suit yourselves.”

"Don't worry about the servo claws being permanently linked. They can detach at your command." Ahriman said. "Khârn, please assist her with whatever she needs." He added. Khárn nodded, before following Rainbine out.

“So how was Rainbine?” Whispered Apple Pills to Brutalight.

“Better than me,” Brutalight responded, “She didn’t even make a snide remark.”

“Guess Owen had a bigger effect on ‘er than Derpi,” Apple Pills finished. “So! What’re we gonna do? Q&A? Ah’ve got a couple questions for y’all.”

"Ask away." Ahriman replied.

“We’ll do turns, and we’ll ask first.” Brutalight said.

“Why’d they call Dash’n Twah traitors? Ah got that they’re on yer side now but they didn’ used ta be, but why’d they join ya? And what’d ya do ta Celestia?” Apple Pills asked.

"They joined us because we showed them the corruption that Celestia created. In our world, Equestria lived peacefully. That was at the price of the suffering of other nations. Equestria bled them dry, and the only reason they didn't declare war was because Celestia run the sun and moon. And also, due to Twilight learning about Warp magic, she was imprisoned. As for Rainbow, Celestia used her friendship with Gilda to get Gilda to spy on us. Sad to say, Gilda was captured and brutally hurt by my guards. When Dash found out, she called the princess's out. Said that their rule was unfair, since they couldn't die from old age or wanted to step down. She switched her loyalties to us."

"And as for Celestia, we joined Luna during the Lunar Rebellion. When Luna became Nightmare Moon, we were imprisoned in the Warp for a thousand years, while Luna was in the moon." He finished.

“Okay… But why didn’ you at least show this here information with the prisoners. Lemony just seemed blind.” Apple Pills asked, punctuated by Pinkis burping.

“S’cuse me,” Pinkis blushed in embarrassment.

"Well, consider this. If you had been raised believing Celly was good, and then a guy who is at war with your nation says differently? Who are you gonna believe?" He asked.

“Well, ya got these three with ya. It’s also a good idea if ya give ‘em no reason to really hate ya b’cause a yer hospitality.” Apple Pills shrugged, “Still worth a shot ta save a naive mares life.” She glared at Pinkis.

“Oh shut up Apple Pills, what’s done is done!” Brutalight stated, “Your guyses turn, anymore questions?”

"Well, just one. Why are you called a 'demon princess'?" He asked.

“I’m an Alicorn, and I’m part demon. Simple as that.” Brutalight said, “The Princess was more of a joke. I also think the other Elements are trying to get me to ascend to Queendom when our Celestia is gone.”

"Well, that Terminator armor will definitely help with that." He replied, chuckling.

“Any questions for the kiddy’s?” Brutalight turned to the three mares not in her team. “I can answer any question relating to me and my friends.”

Pinkis sat in a corner mumbling to herself, “Wonder if Chewwy and Gummy are okay…”

"Well, what do you plan on doing to get rid of celly?" Zhufor asked.

“Kill her. She’s caused my friends and I too much pain and killed an Element of Harmony.” Brutalight sighed.

"Well, obviously you plan to kill her, but my question is how do you plan to kill her."

“I don’t know yet. We’re still scrambling from her latest attack.” Brutalight scratched her head, “And this time traveling is messing with our heads…”

"Eh. Blame the Warp. It messes with everybody's heads." Ahriman said.

“Anything else?” Fluttershout asked as she was petting Demon.

"Nah, not really." Zhufor said. The other three shook their heads.

“Well, I’ll answer one you would never think to ask. Me and Dasher were the only two of our group turned into mares while the others were girls before our Displacement.” Brutalight said.

"Well, that must of felt weird." Zhufor replied.

“You have no… Idea…” Brutalight shuddered, “I’m neither human, man, nor omnivore, and I get moody all of the time!”

“It’s a pain in the arse.” Apple Pills sighed, as did the others.

"I see. Ah, here's Rainbine. Did you find the parts you were looking for?" Ahriman asked.

“Actually, the teleporter is back home. I fixed yours and made a few modifications to it! Only thing it needs to be is a Stargate! And I wanna build one of those!” Rainbine dey dreamed.

"I see. So it is ready?" Ahriman asked.

“Indeed.” She mocked, then focused her gaze on the other Elements of Insanity, “You didn’t say anything about my crush, did you?”

“Eenope! Never heard of a ‘crush’ before.” Apple Pills said as she trotted the way Rainbine came.

“I hear nothing, I see nothing!” Brutalight said as she levitated her new armor and followed Apple Pills. Fluttershout dashed with the two, and Pinkis giggled.

“I told them!” She lied and galloped away from a screaming cyborg.

"Well, wonder what they're on about? " Khârn asked.

Rainbine growled, “Don’t act like you don’t know! Ugh! They promised!” She turned and ran after them.

Ahriman looked to the others. "When did the subject of a crush come up?" He asked. Rainbow looked up.

"My new records do not indicate any topic of a crush coming up. Oh gods, I sound like Twilight. " She muttered.

Pinkis reappeared upside down, “Rainbine for the past three Displaced we’ve met has been teased about having a crush on somepony in this room! And Rainbine said you’ll get used to the emotion filter and have absolute control of them in a week or two!”

"Alright. Well, might as well see you guys off then!" Rainbow said, before walking towards the teleporter room. Everyone else followed. Ahriman was surprised when they got there and Pinkis kissed his cheek.

“Bye, bye!” She yelled as she hopped onto the pad.

“I love meeting other Elements and Displaced,” Brutalight started, “It was nice meeting you all.”

“If any problem happen with your system that these guys can’t handle, send me a note!” Yelled Rainbine.

“Ah have nothin’ ta say…” Apple Pills grumbled.

"See you! And I'll keep that in mind!" Rainbow said.

"Just say bye Apple Pills!" Applejack said.

"See you! Let's meet again sometime!" Twilight said.

Apple Pills submitted, “Byah! There, Ah said it!”

“Wait, is this an attam teleporter?” Fluttershout asked, eyes wide.

“Oh damn it! This is gonna hurt-” There was suddenly five screams, and the five ponies were gone.

"You think next time they might set us up with a better teleporter so that they don't get hurt every time?" Khârn asked.

"Who knows. Anyways, we need to get back to the war. I'll leave it up to you for the next assignments. Dismissed!" Ahriman said, before walking away.

Author's Notes:

This one was a long one. Over twelve hours at least. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed! This crossover was possible by Brony parasite and his awesome stories! Go check em out!