Huntik: Titans Of Equestria
Chapter 3
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I woke up suddenly sweating and I looked around the room and saw Sekhmet was gone I got out of bed and walked to the window and opened the curtain and the blinding sunlight greeted my eyes. It was time for my daily routine and I went to the bathroom to wash up after than I went down stairs.
“Twilight you here!” I yelled as I went down the stairs.
“In here.” I heard from the other side of the building and I walked towards it to find her sitting at a table with a pate with a stack of pancakes in front of her and two more plates on the table and I sat down.
“Is someone joining us?” I asked and she nodded.
“Yes my assistant Spike.” She said and then there was a voice from the kitchen.
“Twilight is that our guest?” Asked a the voice and when he walked around the corner to reveal a dragon without wings he was mostly purple with green scales and green spines that were on his head and tail.
“So what will I do here?” I asked Twilight.
“Well first we have to get you some bits so you have some of our currency.” She said.
“Well I can give the princess some of my bags of treasure for the bits I need.” I said and she dropped her fork.
“Bags of treasure?” She asked and I summoned Thornment and she brought in the bags of treasure and I opened a few of them.
“My father collected it when we went our first adventure together a few years ago how much is it worth?” I asked and she grabbed a few gem of the jewels and some of the gold.
“If you were to convert all this to bit you would have as much bits as the higher ranking noles bits only use a little gold to manufacture them this is pure gold and these jewel are priceless while gems are common these jewels are really rare so they would fetch a very high price on the market.” Twilight explained as she put them back in the bag and I grabbed one of them and grabbed the book my father told me about and put it in my hoodie pocket along with my mask.
“Hey twilight I’m going to Rarity's see you later.” Spike announced as he finished eating his pancakes and left.
Twilight nodded as he walked out the door then I said. “Well maybe later you can call the princesses so maybe I can get give them some of the treasure for bits?” I said and she nodded again.
“Well I going out to train I don't want to get rusty.” I said and I walked out side and pulled out my normal Sekhmet and summoned her.
“BladeCall.” I said as I grabbed my Khopesh.
“Ok then let's start with a little sparring.” I said and she got into a fighting stance. “Begin.” I said she she charge with both swords in hand.
I ran forward and said.”IronHand.” I said and my arm and hand was encased in the metallic casing and Sekhmet raised both swords and swung both of them and I blowed the blade come from my right with my sword and the other with my metal encased arm.
“SkinGrip.” I said violet sparks left my left hand and nter the ground the the yellow cloth started to wrap around her legs and I pushed he sword on my left arm away. “DragonFist.” And my fist was wrapped in red energy and then I punched and Sekhmet blocked by crossing her arms but the punch sent her back a few feet but she still stood strong but their was a bruise on her left arm the one that blocked my iron punch enhanced by the dragon fist.
I charged Sekhmet and she lifted her right sword and our weapons clashed but I grabbed the hilt of the sword with my iron hand and then sweep kicked her legs making her fall to the ground and drop the weapon.
“I think we're good for today let me help you up.” I said and I grabbed her hand and pulled her up she looked a little sad.
“Don’t worry Sekhmet you and Thornment were always my favorite titans, and I will always depend on you and her so don't be sad that I beat you.” I said and she smiled and returned to her amulet and I pulled out the book of powers my father wrote the first I noticed was RippleBurst it was a very powerful spell from what I’ve heard. After reading the instructions on how the power works not only that learning spells have been easier since I got the ring, and I have been feeling whatever titan that is contained within starting to reveal more of its power, it has been like this ever since I arrived here.
“ I suppose now I should move on to meditation.” I said to myself remember something my father said once that meditation can increase one's power because it increases mental discipline. I sat down on a stone slab behind the tree library, and I crossed my leg and closed my eyes and cleared my mind using this method is also a good way to learn the powerscan power than I already know because it lets the mind be more open to its surroundings.
I don't know how long I was there but when I opened my eyes the sun was high in the sky and I got off the slab and stretched and I walked inside to grab a few more amulets I like to switch things up every now and then but I will keep my Sekhmet’s and thornment. Oh that reminded me and I took the amulet out of my pocket and put it around me neck right in between the two Sekhmet’s, and I went up stairs and looked my bag.” Let’s see who should I take with me today I have three warriors on me right now and Thornment and provide support so maybe I should go with size, Anubian no maybe Nordrake, anyone else I haven't used in a while, I guess maybe Dark dryad I guess that could work.” I said as I grabbed Nordrake and Dark Dryad. Then I thought if I should grab anyone else then I grabbed Doberman and I walked down stairs and the door swung open to reveal spike sweating and afraid.
“What happened?” I asked him as he breathed heavily struggling to say something.
“Rarity was kidnapped by diamond dogs!” He yelled and he told me where and I was out the door he yelled at me to wait but there wasn't time to wait and I continued running to the place spike described and when I got there, there were holes everywhere and I jumped in one and I continued to fall until the tunnel turned into a slide, and the tunnel ended and I rolled on the ground as I was launched out of it.
I got up and looked around I was in a tunnel and I walked down a random direction. I sneaked around for a few minute and found nothing.
“Sekhmet’s.” I said and they both appeared Sekhmet's are perfect for combat and stealth so I will send them ahead of me to see what awaits me ahead.
After they ran ahead I started looking around for anything useful like a map or a secret tunnel or anything like that but there was nothing of the sort but it was time to catch up with the Sekhmet’s now, so I walked down the tunnel they did and I could smell something strange and sickening and I covered my mouth just to stop myself from throwing up but I managed to keep it down for now.
I kept walking down the tunnel to see what was making that horrid smell. As I continued to walk the smell grew stronger and I walked into an open are and saw my two Sekhmet’s and beneath them there were dead bodies of dog like creatures everywhere and I fell to my knees as I couldn't’ hold it any longer and I began throwing up everything I just ate and I breathed heavily as I struggled to ignore the stench of this blood bath.
I felt a hand on my back and I looked up to see my Sekhmet and power bonded Sekhmet was in front of my blocking my view of the carnage and I got up but my legs were a little weak and my normal Sekhmet helped me stand.
I managed to make my way through the carnage and got to the other side without me puking again and we continued on and we came up to another room were there were a few more of those diamonds dogs and I didn’t want to see more death it reminded me to much of that night.
I grabbed dark Dryad from my pocket and held it up.” Restrain them Dark Dryad.” I called as she appeared and she used roots and vines to grab them and restrain them, and then i don’t know what happened ether instinct or something else but I black out for a moment only to see what was in front of me when I came to I didn’t know how long I was out but I was facing a diamond dog but he was in pain as he has his weapon over his head and blood came out of his mouth as he coughed and my hands felt wet and I looked down and saw my Khopesh in the diamond dogs stomach and my hands began to shake as I let go of the sword and the diamond dog fell to the ground dead.
“What just happened.” I said as I looked at my hands I couldn't remember what happened I don't remember summoning my sword or fighting this diamond dog.
I just stood there staring at the dead body before some embraced me from behind and I looked back to see my titans trying to comfort me and Dark Dryad had a sad look in her eyes as she put her left hand on my right shoulder and we left and we didn’t look back. We continued to search through the tunnels and we came along many diamonds dogs Dark Dryad restrained as many as she could but she could not restrain them all those that got though faced the Sekhmet’s even though I saw as they fall to the ground dead I could still feel the guilt that came from their deaths but I could still feel the weight on my shoulder caused by their deaths.
“Hello is anyone there.” I heard and it was Rarity’s voice and I ran towards it but stopped when I looked at my hands and saw the blood and I could hear running water and their was water leaking from the wall and I washed my hands off and then to Rarity and I saw her in a cell and I wanted to try the new power.
“RippleBurst.” I said as I pointed a finger at the lock and a powerful beam of yellow energy struck the lock destroying it and she opened the door and tried to run to where I came from and I grabbed her arm.
“Why are you stopping me isn't the exit this way?” She asked and I just stared at the ground.
“Please lets go a different direction.” I said with a hollow voice and she looked at me worried but nodded and we left and we usually found the exit and my titans returned to their amulets.”Hey Rarity?” I asked and she looked at me.
“Can you go on ahead I have to do something.” I said and she ran for ponyville and I pulled out Nordrake.
“Serve me Nordrake” I said with no emotion in my voice and he appeared and he looked at me and lowered it head to sniff me and after a few moments it growled as visible cold air left its mouth and I wasn't in the mood for shit like this anymore and I glared at him and he pulled back in surprise.
“Look I don't care what you think right now all I really need right now is for you to listen to me. I’m sorry I’m like this right now but I cant put up with any more shit right now so please just listen.” I said as I slowly calmed down and my glare faded, and Nordrake looked at me not with anger but pity.
“Destroy the cave leave nothing intact” I said and he faced the cave and breathed more deeply than I have seen him do before and finally it was like he blew a blizzard as ice and snow left his mouth and into the cave freezing everything the bodies the floors the walls the ceiling and it used it’s tail as a club against as it smashed the cave once and creaks spread all thought the cave, and then it all collapsed.
“Thank you return.” I said and he went back into his amulet and I walked towards ponyville never once taking my eyes off the ground.
When I made it back to town I waked to the library and when I was a the door my entire body felt weak.
‘I guess my body was running on adrenaline until now I guess.’ I thought as I leaned on the door and walked inside.
“Noah!” I said and Twilight ran out from behind a corner and hugged me and my legs were starting to feel like jelly again and my legs gave out as she held me.
“Can you sit me down in a chair I can’t move my legs very well right now?” I asked and she helped me into a chair when I looked around I saw all the girls were here and looked worried then Rarity spoke up.
“What happened to you darling you were like a different person when you found me?” She asked me and I put my hands on my knees.
“When I went down the tunnel I sent my Sekhmet’s ahead of me to see what was ahead of me and when I caught up with them heir was a terrible smell and I found the source I saw my Sekhmet’s and dead bodies all around them.” I said and they all gasped.
“And then one more thing happened when we found more of them I invoked Dark Dryad and she restrained them but right after I blacked out and the next thing I knew I found my in the gut of a diamond dog I don't know what happened I still can’t remember.” I said as I looked at the floor and I felt a hand on my shoulder and I looked up to see Fluttershy.
“It’s ok.” She said and then she hugged me.
“I think I should see a doctor” I said as I took a deep breath and then breathed out remember when I blacked out I had no memory of what happened so it would be best to be checked out.
They all looked at each other and nodded and they took me to ponyville hospital and I was taken to a room and I nurse walked in and she looked around the room and through the and pulled out a clean syringe.
“Well first we are going to have to take a little blood for anializes and we can see your genetic structure.” She said as I held out my arm and she took some blood and left and soon the girls walked in to talk to me.
“So how are you holding up?” Twilight asked as she looked at me worried.
“Yes as I continued to look for Rarity in the cave I saw more of them die and I guess I grew less affected by it but I can still feel this weight on my shoulder that it was my fault they died even though it there own fault for kidnapping Rarity.” I said as I tried to relax but I could still feel the weight on my shoulders and sometimes it felt a little difficult to breath but I managed somehow.
“You sure your ok sugarcube you looked tired?” Applejack asked
I nodded.” Yes I am a little tired but it might be because I threw up everything I ate when I woke up think we can stop somewhere to eat when we go home?” I asked and Twilight smiled and nodded.
A few minutes a doctor came in he had brown fur a green mane and blue eyes and he held a clipboard with some paper on it and he looked at me with interest.” We have the results of your blood and we found something but before we begin I want to hear what has happened to you within the last few hours/” He said and I explained everything how Rarity was kidnapped and how i saw a slaughter and how I blacked out and how I woke up killing a diamond dog and everything after that.
He was disturbed by it all and how it can happen in such little time then h cleared his throat and said. “Well from what I have seen prom you test results I’m not really surprised allow me to show you.” He said.
He pulled out a picture and put on a table.” Use the latest technology and magic we managed to take picture of dna strands this is a picture of one of your dna strands.” He said and it looked normal and he pulled out another picture.
“And this is it a few minutes later.” he said showing how major of a difference it was from the bottom of the strand some kind of blue energy was ether changing or corrupting the strand.
“What you are looking at is completely unknown but we have have a way to stop it from spreading but we can’t remove it.” The doctor said as he pulled out some a bottle of pills.
“What are those for?” I asked
“The way the infection is growing is by absorbing the magic it gets from its surrounding area these pill will stop that they are normally used on foals that can not control their magic yet it blocks they from drawing magic from their surroundings, and it seems this infection does not draw on your magic, so it will be halted but their are risks if you stop taking them and even when you do their will be side effect form the infection reaching this far.” He explained .
“And what are these side effects?” I asked and he looked at the nots.
“Well it acted as a defense mechanism when you were in danger it is what took control when you were in danger so if you are attacked again it might take control again but other than that sudden rushes of energy caused by adrenaline when you are surprised or excited your anger will be easily triggered, and then they are more side effects if you don't take the pills in time and so it seems to have increased your senses such as smell sight and hearing so you should be careful till you get use to these changes.” He said as he flipped the page and continued.
“If you don't take the pill in time the infection will spread faster not only that your behairer will become aggressive and it is possible you could hurt someone.” He said as he reached in his pocket and pulled out what looked like a normal watch.
“This watch is enchanted to observe the medicine and will beep when it gets to low then you will have take them again.” He explained and handed me the watch and I put it on my right wrist and I grabbed the bottle and put in my pocket.
“Remember to take your pills with fluids to help swallow them.” He said as we left the room and out of the hospital.
“So where are going to eat I’m starving.” I said and I put my hands behind my head as my stomach made a grumpling noise and they all laughed.
“I know a place we can go to.” Rainbow said.
She then took us to a place that looked like a good place. After getting a table we got menus.
I looked at the menu and found what I wanted and a waiter came over and the girls said their orders they were all salads or Hay burgers then it was my turn. “I want the mashed potatoes and fish sticks.” I said I knew it was rather plain but everything over involved either hay or flowers which I can’t eat.
“Wait you eat meat?” Twilight asked and I nodded.
“Yes but we do not eat other intelligent creatures.” I said and they relaxed and our food was already here.
I pulled out the bottle and read the instructions I was supposed to take two so i got two in my hand and put them in my mouth then drank some water and a shiver went up my spine as the pill went down my throat.
“I hate pills they always sent a shiver up my spine for some reason.” I said to myself.
“Well after we're done eating we should go back to the library I already sent a letter to princess Celestia about what happened though i did not go into detail on what happened to you though she will likely come to check on us then we can tell her.” She said and I nodded and we finished eating and we walked back to the library and Pinkie was very excited for some reason it was a little unsettling and then she reached into her Poofy mane and pulled out glass bottle and said.
“Hey while we wait let’s play truth or dare.”
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