Scales of Harmony
Chapter 10: chapter 7 Tales of the past and Soilder combat
Previous Chapter Next ChapterAfter 3 mins in the battle, there lay the branches of defeated timberwolves as more were daring to charge at their prey. One was about to use stealth to catch them off guard as his comrades were butchered down which enraged the lone wolf as it prepare. Before he had a chance one of the monsters disappeared which started the timberwolf until he notice a red light and a voice as it said. “How many kills did you get? “. The wolf didn't feel anything as it's vision fades to black.
I was enjoying my gun blazing as I had killed my 20th timberwolf. Oi how many did you kill. 'More than double what you got.' Harmony there is no way he- '48 ' How the blue smurf did you get that many kills I think that surpass even the original Raiden. 'We did' when we learned magic' Okay you guys are different from the guy, but I am just saying your speed could even match sonic. 'Maybe' I guess its true you can think fast enough to do something than you move on instinct. Anyway I've decided to end this by using gatling mode as I launch truckloads of energy bullets at my side which decimated most of the forest in our surrounding. Ha I got all of my side how are you doing. ' I've been done since right before gatling.)' The bastard was grinning the entire time I used the gatling. I gave a twitch as I said this out loud, “You know what I hate your speed sometimes if I had sonic or shadow skill sets we would see who can really beat the enemies quickly” He a competition grin as he declare, “ Ha! Me and shadow would win and you know it“ I was strangely defensive when he thought sonic was slower than shadow. Must be a some issue or glitch in me. Anyway I direct the cyborg to the cave as we saw the timberwolves retreat.
During the walk we chatted our life story a bit, I told him that we are about 1,000 or so years before canon so he felt slight nostalgia being in the past. I told him I was the guardian of the Tree of Harmony who is also the voice in my head. ' Thats...thats pretty cool actually.’ 'I know I'm a awesome tree, but do me a favor please don't tell the ponies from yours or any universe as you can guess they would question everything about their existence since my powers will be abuse if they get favors from me.' ' Wouldn’t that help them? 'I wish it was simple, yet there is a way to force my energy into performing either good or bad. However, it usually results to hell for everyone as death is union if the balance is mess with.' That’s why she asked me to guard her as you can guess I did a decent job until I meet the alicorn princesses. ' They didn't beat the crap out of you did they?!' Oh no it wasn't like they did anything bad it's just that Discord has a strange interest to me which will relate to Harmony. 'Huh? ' It involved Fausticorn going to the sonic universe and helping Tikal deal with a super emerald powered chaos who I think Tikal is Harmony or related to Harmony's birth. 'I told you I am different from Tikal and please stop telling people I'm her.' Sorry, but they have a right to know somethings of your past since you basically rape their minds when they arrived. ' ...Ehh? 'I haven't told Emerl anything about your past Andy and Emerl they do have the right, but that doesn't mean you can give rumors about me.' ' uummm... Okay back to the pony princess I humiliated them by going easy as possible against them and they tend to underestimate people a lot so I used some of their moves against them. ' Push overs?' It's not that they are weak it's just that my body is immune to weak alicorn attacks which are equal about 100 unicorns or so. 'So your immune then? ' It mostly applies to energy based moves so if someone has were disable my joints I would feel it, yet I am betting if you were to strike me I would feel the electrolyte rather than magic. Well we're here you can chat with the colts while I deal with their master. ' And what about their master?' It's just that I promise to speak to her in private.
The first one to greet us was Simba as he rush up to me as I hugged the little guy.'Mantacore cub? Why do you have one? ' I rescued him from a cruel bastard from his pack. ‘What happened to him!?? ') Well he got killed by the yellow mare over there. Buttershe only stares as she want to confront me with something as I put Simba down.
“Good luck with the colts and Simba make sure you behave.”
[“I can't make any promises big bro and metal guy you smell funny.”] Simba said as Andy raised his eyebrow.
"He can talk !?" Andy said with a wide eye. 'What kind of things do you have?' Yeah I got every non-weapon gadgets in my body including a translator. By the way you're going to need it for this era's language. 'Meh tis best sir Emerl' . I respected his choice.
After leaving Andy to the colts I shut the mental com link as I began my chat with buttershe. We were nervous since I experience a massacre in Gizoid's memory as she lost many important love ones in her journey as we waited for one of us to chat. I decided to let her go first.
“Emerl, I chat with the colts and told them the possibility of death while leaving their love ones and they still are adamant on going along with this plan even if it means renouncing their chance of knighthood.” she said as she stares at the fire. Wow I am surprise that the kids are that willing to go that far, yet I feel guilty to involving children.
“Personally, I wonder if you brainwashed them since they explain that they wanted to pay you back and something about doing it for a friend.” I don't know to feel insulted by her words or honored that a group of colts are doing something stupid and brave. I hope Harmony gives them something special for their dedication.
“Well Buttershe there are times when friends risks their lives for one another, yet it's rare that they will do it knowing the person in less than a day. It's a trait I can find naive, yet noble which I can respect their morals.”
I gave a sigh as I laid back and stare at the ceiling. “Do you think I should erase their memories.” She was shocked that I announce that as I elaborate. “ I respect their decision to help, but during my walk I gave some thought about what you said.” I lower my eyes as I intensified my stare. “ What right do I have to using innocents in situations that I've caused. I should be a lone wolf and try to stop this type of crap from happening. Maybe I don't deserve a companion for the hell I will bring I mean if Simba gets killed in-” That was all I could say before a yellow hoof hit and broke one of my eye. I only stare as Buttershe was giving me an intense stare that frighten me worse than anything that Harmony can muster.
“H-How dare you suggest a hor-r-rible thing you dumb bastard.” She was hiccuping as she said this. “ You found some ponies inspired by you and you suggest to take their admire away because you don't believe in them.” Wait I thought she wants them to avoid this shit in the first place. I find any female confusing, yet I wonder if I swap gender will my body act the same as them. Wait Andy might know since he has Jackie. “You listen here tin can if you expect me to let you erase their resolves after the struggles they'd done to achieve it. You have a tartarus chance when I stop you.” Her stare intensified as I swear my fear from Slender, Jason, Freddy, and countless horror based trials are shitless compare to an battle train earth pony Fluttershy. I just need to be confronted by an evil Pinkamenia after the most hilarious pinkie just lost laughter to make things worse. “Now we are going to talk about something else and I expect you to listen or give something useful. Do you understand.” She shook the whole cave after hitting it with her hoof. I only nod my head as I notice a strange familiar energy coming out which reminds me of Gaia for some reason.
Andy and the others quickly came to check as he asked. “Dude you OK? “ I gave a I'm fine as he stares at my broken eye. I bet he was surprise as Simba seemed worried and scared about my injury.
“Don't worry Buttershe and I were having a peaceful discussion.” I turned my mental link to hear his response 'Bullshit! ' Okay and I turned it off before he could notice.
“Like Emerl said we are just talking and he has convince me to let you colts join as long I stay with you.” Buttershe said very close to Fluttershy's sweet tone as she gave them a sweet smile. “ Now I believe you colts should go back to bed and mister Andy I would like to chat with you after speaking with this robot.” I repaired my eye to calmed their worries.
Everyone depart as Andy seemed lost by something that came from an anime as he walk by. That gave me a chuckle as Buttershe and I sat back near the fire as she asks me some questions. I hope some jackass isn't thinking about us in a romance sense.
“So you had anyone important after receiving your soul?” That was a strange question, yet I felt like I knew the answer as I respond.
“Oh yeah ma'am, I had a group of friends before coming here.” I wanted to say more of my own life, yet something or someone felt like talking for me. I felt like sora from Kingdom Hearts.
“There was this guy I admire who taught me everything I knew how to fight and boy he had a cocky and competitive attitude as he was fast.” Wow I must be annoying if it sound like...sonic.
“His speed could break through the sound barrier on a daily business and the fighting was good as we tied most of the time.” I can feel the grin from the bastard as Buttershe seemed to be buying this shit. God SUPEREGO I WILL FUCKING KICK YOUR ASS IF YOU DON'T NOT GIVE ME BACK CONTROL. Well you don't like how we live oh dear warden. Id what's going on, why is this son of a bitch taking control of my body. Oh it's simple he is grieving by telling someone his life. Wait he is grieving over people that ma...... you guys are parts of Emerl's old life aren't ya. Oh gee it took almost 500 years to figure out something so fucking simple and you know what you deserve a prize your title is eternal dumbass. What did you expect you guys basically claimed to being a part of me so I assume you're the results of my screwed mind. Well you're half right, but if we were as you said results, then how come you experience my memories which are never introduced to Emerl and do you feel this right. I felt my arm being twisted as I notice Emerl is still talking to the yellow pony. Now here is how we are going to do this you will let the guy tell your friend everything about himself and you will go back and keep the pace everything is going. I was about to retort back until I heard his description for cream.
“I had an interest for a girl who reminded me of adorable rabbits.” This definitely peak Buttershe's interest and mine as he continued. “She was a pacifist toward anyone and cared for a pet who was a exotic.” He looked at the flames as he continued. “ She taught me everything about compassion and restrict as I defended against Eggman's robots. Likewise, I taught her to fight for her friends as I let the robots beat the hell out of me.” I remember that part of the game. Did you know that this idiot almost leaked away his fluids as he was beaten to death. Wait your telling he was bleeding while defending cream. Yep the fool wanted to make her laugh while pushing his body, yet you have to admit Emerl can fight for love ones well. What about you don't you want freedom. Believe me I do, but I can't enjoy fighting the weak as you can guess no one is worth of facing our true power. What about Discord? He is a fool who I would have killed before he will do anything. Alan I need a warrior to satisfy my battle thirst. Maybe you just need a competitive outlet. Ha that's Emerl shit I need more than competition to satisfy a bloodlust child. Now hear what the mare may say.
“She sounds like someone you would had loved if you two weren't physically compatible , yet I know the meaning of never seeing a loved one.” Buttershe said as she place her onto Emerl's hand. “During my filly hood, I raised myself in the woods trying to avoid manticores, dangerous plants, cragidiles, and sometimes dragons. It was hard as I could only depend on myself to survive, yet there was a time when I met a group of fillies. Unfortunately the fillies were unicorns since they were taught to treat earth ponies as mud eaters which made me tear up and ran to the safeties of my forest. After surviving a good 3 years, I almost got killed by dragon, but a group of stallions and colts saved me. The group had every variety of the tribe as they treated me to good health which I found myself confused by their generosity.” Buttershe blushed in embarrassment as she focus in deep thought.
“After setting in, I met a group of colts who played with me in games I thought were confusing, yet eventually got the hang of it. During my fun, I met my soon to be husband as Bucky Mustang gave me the inspiration to learn, yet I was careful about my image as a strong warrior during that time so I sorta showed it in a tough way.” So she said in a proud voice. Wow she was Tsundere back then as she is today. “He had a typical stallion stereotype: a ebony coat, black mane, and chocolate eyes We endured many hardship as I wanted to be a warrior and he loved to become an explorer, yet we had to depart to learn the skills needed to survive this crazy world.” She shed a tear and smile as we guess a good memory came up. “ After meeting up again, we had a get together which made my son and he proposed to me as we married in a holy church with my prodigy Luna as the usher and Celestia the priest. We had a honeymoon to the Valley of Dreams as it was a wonderful place especially when we made a home there.” She narrowed her eyes as she continued. “After month of our marriage, our son Butterscotch was born and boy that was a painful, yet beautiful moment. He was a beautiful butterscotch colt, yet he had his father's brown eyes and black mane.” She paused as she shut her eyes and let out a sob. I had no comment towards the tragedy about to come, yet I felt that I should hug her as Emerl had already done so. We waited for a bit as she continued.
“During a few month it was a good family of husband, wife, and foal as we made some family moments as we spent every moment with our newborn child. It was a paradise until when we least expected a dragon with an essence of countless souls came to attack me for defeating it in battle. He explained that he devoured all the dragons who mocked him and countless prey to become the abomination I faced.” I knew this happened based on what I read from Harmony's interpretation and her time in the forest, yet experiences such as this had a stronger feel once told by the source. “I fought with all I had while my husband and child hid in the house, yet it was a while since I had a proper combat as the dragon overpowered me. We stared at each other knowing that neither of us had any fear of death, yet the hatred and insanity in his eyes wanted me to suffer as he glance at my home. He unleashed a great black flame as it burned down along with my lovely Bucky as he just came out to help only to be hit with those wretched flames.” If this mare was human her fingers would have left marks as her hoof is crushing my hand by sheer force alone.
“ The beast absorb his soul as he told me my child was still alive in the emergency room at the basement surrounded by seals. Since he gain the knowledge on how to unseal the emergency room he will kill our child just to spite me.” No wonder those brats escape my bloody protection shield and shit that dragon must have been strong and fucked up if he has abilities like that. “Something snapped as I was overflowed by natural energy as I shout some words that flow through my head which blasted the monster away.” Wow this reminds me of some game involving dragons and dovahkiin.... oh shit she is a dovahkiin and she battled a recently made auldin. “ It backed off as he repeated the words impossible as he told me 'I will let you live dovahkiin only so I can gain the strength to utterly destroy you ' he flew off as I went to check the basement.” She reach into her pouch as she pulled the same letter out. “I found this letter along with my child as I tried to open it shocked me as a message pop into my head: 'You must give your grief to another to know the words of your lover.' I was shocked that he enchanted the letter, yet I put that on the side as I looked at my poor Scoty. A mom on the hunt did what any new mother may have done put the child into safety and hunt the son of bitch who ruined her life.” Emerl had already squeeze her. She was receiving the comfort that she deserves as she continued to sob all the tears out. She felt a bit relief releasing that burden out in the open meaning the enchantment release it's hold. The letter opened which we examine it as she began reading:
Honey if you're reading this that means I've died in the battle and you survived to tell the tale. I know that our child is probably in an orphanage while you went out for revenge. Nothing I could say will delude you out of avenging my death as your a warrior after all. All I am asking is to remain happy after you kill the bastard ok. Crud I mean I want you to be free from the regrets thats binding your soul which I hope you took care of yourself since I was gone. I mean you usually were a klutz whenever it was for proper hygiene was concern. Oh boy I'm monologuing. Well what did you expect from being attack by an evil dragon in the last minute. Anyway I left a seal containing my personal seals as you only need your own blood to open it. Back to the comfort, I know this won't be easy, but you have to move on unless you already did than disregard this part. I know you are probably in a lonely cottage by yourself which is depressing and all I want you to know is that I love you. I loved you the moment I noticed the real you, despite what any of those hot rich mare … I mean horrid skunks tried to convince me I stood by you no matter what. I loved the loyal companion who had defend others from danger as well guide new recruits with her mother hen nature which I enjoy number 63 during our one night at the castle plaza. Back to what I am I do not want you change from the sweet mare I fell in love and embrace the world as you did when you were young though with a common sense of an adult. OK dear.
Wow he must have been a awesome guy if he was bold enough to write it to a Tsundere wife. Buttershe must be feeling some closure as she unseal the book and put the letter back. I felt control from my body as Emerl gave me back control. Sorry bro I just wanted to let it out. We'll talk about this later Emerl. She walked to her bag as she used her hoof pulled a old sheath and took out an azure blade with a black hilt with about a lot of seals melted into whatever metal it was constructed by. She began testing the blade as she made some practice swings which I saw a blur as some of the rock formation were cut down. She only stared at the blade as she muttered, “Damn we're both rusty old girl.” If I was human I would open my eyes wide as I question if that's rusty I wonder how prime would have been. Before I could ask her anything she asked me a question. “Hey Emerl do you think your friend could help me by being my sparring partner?” I felt pity on Andy that she has to face this mare while she was smiling and showing a red aura that portrays multiple years of repressed battle rage.
I turned my mental link as I heard Andy chatting about something. ' ...recharge?' Oi Andy feel like sparring with Tsundere mare. ' Oh? sure could use something to do. ' Good because you're doing it whether you like it or not. Besides she feels rusty so I recommend going easy on her by using a wooden blade. 'She’s using a real sword right? ' Of course she will get a regular blade since you’re a cyborg with harder material than steel so get ready and remember use handicap. 'Fine but I've got a surprise I'd like to show you two. ' Oh a surprise you say, does it involve anything dangerous. 'Nah I’ma just let you meet the kids.. ' It sounds like he can create copies, but no one in metal gear can do it, right? Oh well I guess we'll see, we walked to the middle of the stadium as I notice that Discord made the sky dawn as we prepare the spar. I notice a kid is in the arena, he was 10 year old boy about 4’ 3’’ with white hair, a patch surrounded one eye as the other was red eye (iris) with pale skin, he had blue and red shirt (short sleeve), and green pants. What gave away he was Andy is the familiar eye patch and the electric aura.
“Andy why are you a kid?” I asked confusedly
"I needed to and besides , Jack and Rai want to got out. “
“Wait you can separate your personality to individual bodies and this form is what happens when you’re out of electrolytes?” I question
I notice Jack and Raiden from around the corner. Jack seemed like she was 14 about 5’4in as her hair is blue with the same skin as Andy, Her chest had a C-size bust which I should avoid mentioning more about it, she wears red/black mix of a short Sleeve shirt and black short shorts, and likewise one eyed with the eye color reddish-orange. Raiden is exactly the same uniform from case zero from MG rising except his eyes were blue, was a blonde, and height of 7’ 6” .
“Meet Raiden and Jack. “
“Pleasure of meeting you both in the flesh” I greeted as we shake hands.
“nice to see ya name's Jack! “ Jackie said with a big grin.
“It's great to meet you I'm Raiden“
Before I can question them about their separation technique something jump on my face from the ceiling as I tried to punch it off as each hit miss made me hit myself. I cried for help as everyone was laughing their asses off which all three helpers made mental comment. 'It has eight limbs'. 'One eye I think..'. 'And...suckers?'. I stopped as I quickly realized this was Harmony in a octopus form which she wiggled to my face and gave me a kiss, then an ink squirt to the face. She jumped off as she laugh on the ground in her normal form. I only had this question.
“Why did you guys do this and how did you get out?” I waited as Harmony answered first.
“ I just did what those guys done except used the tree body as a medium so I leaf my nest to prank you in real life.” she said as she saw Buttershe and greeted. “Oh you must be Master Buttershe the mare that could tie up to Commander Hurricane in best warrior ever. My name is Sync Heart and I’m the caretaker of the place.” Buttershe only stare as she gave me a look asking has she always been like this. I only gave a rapid nods until Harmony looked back sternly as my head stood. Thank god, I do not have flesh right now. ‘But I can still read your thoughts’ Oh crap I forgot about that. I began running from the angry mare as the others could only stare with deadpan expression at the situation as Raiden called out.
“...this screams anime. “
We stopped our sibling routine and sat in the stage as Raiden declared he’ll be the referee for the match. The combatants were in position as Andy brought out his wooden sword with a striking position and Buttershe has a reverse blade in a forward position. The moment Raiden called Hajime the fighters started as any other samurai fight would go slow at first until I notice that Andy made the first move as he thrust the blade to strike as Buttershe blocked the attack as they stared intensely at each other eyes judging their spirits. They began moving quickly as Buttershe knocked Andy off and tried to strike by the side, yet Andy's quick reflex allowed him to avoid the strike as he counterattack which landed only a couple of blows. Buttershe decided to go on the offensive as she charge at the cyborg kid as he was prepare to defend before Buttershe struck the ground and send a sum debris at Andy which he dodged the attack only to get hit by massive flurry of strikes on his body. Andy’s body fell after she was done, yet he quickly got up with a smile that the mare is putting up a good fight even though she had no enhancement. Andy decided to have fun as he charged at a faster pace which Buttershe had a bit of trouble keeping up. The cyborg kid boosted his legs as he disappear from view as he was hitting Buttershe before she could react which felt like facing hiei from yu yu hakusho which is not good for someone who just got back to swords.
It may have looked bleak as Buttershe is taking a lot of damage, yet she was closing her eyes as she focused her senses on the opponent. Andy was about to finish the fight with a simple blow to the neck until she suddenly disappear from his view as he stop and examine the area. Andy widen as he saw Buttershe’s eyes glowed with natural energy as he tried to dodge all of her attack which a couple has cut through his shirt. I saw something that would scar a average grown person seeing a child covered in scars especially the one that’s going near his belly. I can guess either mostly Celestia, slightly Sunset or a little bit from Twilight did this to him since they are the only ones with good heat based spell. I digress as Andy pulled a zero-bladed mode which intersected the rapid blows as Buttershy was about to strike at the back of his neck he side step and hit a couple of pressure points before he hit the neck point. Buttershe could feel the energy leave her as she fell down in the agony of defeat. I wonder what would had happen if she had nanomachines in her body as it caused a shiver to the child cyborg. ‘T-that was to close.‘ Sorry it was just so crazy. Raiden why didn’t you stop the match. ‘he doesn't like to dishonor other warriors. ‘ I can see that in warriors, but you know she could have hurt herself using a power from so long. ‘she'll recover.‘ If you’re sure, yet you have to tell me what happen to receiving so many scars on your body.
“....let's just say Celly double crossed me.“
“Wow I kinda guess it was her, yet I hope you won’t kill my Celly because a stupid sun bitch backstab you and besides Harmony and I already gave them a lesson of humility.”
“...I won't make any promises... But I'll try not to kill her. “
Suddenly we heard a noise coming from the woods as Simba into the cave worried and scared. I calm him down as he tried to explain the situation to me.
“Alright boy tell me what happen?” I asked while stroking his hair.
[“Oh big bro, we were just relaxing in bed until the mark musketeers suggested a night stroll adventure as I tried to convince them otherwise, but Apple Crusher convince me that nothing bad would happen.”] He said as he stared at the ground which I notice a piece of fish from his mouth.
“They bribed you and you took it as a worm to an apple.” I said while giving a deadpan expression.
[ “ The fish was too good. Anyway we were just exploring until some big ugly guy with these big scissors came in and snatch the guys. He told me Discord wanted to challenge you with some guy with nanimacwhatits”] He said.
“Simba it’s called nanomachines and don’t worry my new friends and I will make sure they will be alright.” I explain as he seemed worried, yet still stayed with Harmony as she only wave her hoof and yelled, “good luck and do not do anything stupid!”
“Alright it’s seems Discord wants a challenge well who are we to refuse.” We walked out as we began forming a plan.
“...so what are we going to do? “
“It simple I charge in guns blazing while you guys use stealth to find the colts” I said confidently which only raised an eyebrow from the others .
“.....really."
“I know it’s cliche, but honestly how else would we get shit done.”
It wasn’t hard to find the place since it was located in the farther region of the Freud Valley or what will become it. In fact, I felt the guy who wanted to build a large tower close to the World Marshal's headquarters surrounded by multiple bases and mass grunt producer felt arrogant or they don’t know me. Betting Discord directed their asses here instead of showing himself or created them while Armstrong bet he would get to install his sense of freedom to these people or conquest.
As we reach close to the colossal base, we noticed that whole damn place is loaded with metal gears and phi. Great asshole gave a copy shell of myself. I wonder if I could hack them and make an army. Disregard that, my scanner analyzed multiple openings in the the vents, transport vehicle, and the right side gates. I’ve check if things were clear as we start plan heatstroke. ‘review the plan.' We separate after knowing our coordinates as I will let loose a shitstorm with style. I teleported high in the sky which got me far above the scanners as I used my jetpack to reach the stratosphere. I gathered enough energy from the clouds to wait for their signal to let it rip. When approximately 15 mins passed, I heard Andy’s voice clear. (“ready“) I unleashed a heavy sonicboom toward the heavy armed facility as it should make things easier by wasting at least half of army. A big explosion covered 25% of the base. Luckily no one I know got hurt as I view the level of Destruction I caused and it felt gre-. ‘put a bloody sign why don't ya!' Fine ya damn killjoy.
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