My first crossover chapter with The_Chill_Author

Please check out his Displaced Fanfiction Against All Odds.

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Weeks passed. I still had yet to get past Rainbow's ego, or Pinkie's childish antics. Needing a break, I took a walk around the city, the curious stares of the ponies a lot better than dealing with the elements of Loyalty and Laughter. Eventually, I made it to the Islands edge. Settling at the shore, I lay on the sand and just enjoyed the sea scented breeze.

"Honestly the one thing I miss from home, is the smell of the breeze that blew in from sea," I said with a smile.

Suddenly, I noticed a glint of gold on the water's edge. Rising to my feet, I noticed the gold was in the shape of a gauntlet. But not just any gauntlet.

I crossed over and lifted it up. Yep, it was the Infinity Gauntlet. Wielded by the Mand Titan Thanos. The stones were missing, but before I could ponder on where they could've gone...

"My name is Thanos, The Mad Titan, a voice rang in my head. Call my name and I shall answer!"

My curiosity was piqued. "Thanos, the Mad Titan!" I called out. "I need your aid! I call upon you!"

Nothing happened. At first.

I was just about to shrug and head back to the castle... when a portal opened up before me.

I jumped back in surprise. Stepping through the portal was the Mad Titan himself. Or, at the very least, the Josh Brolin version of him. Regardless, he towered over me, regarding me with narrowed eyes.

"So," he murmured, his voice still managing to shake the earth. "You're the one who called?" He huffed. "What do you want?"

I dropped the gauntlet. Slowly, I edged into a battle stance. "You the real Thanos?" I asked. "Mad Titan. Conqueror of worlds?"

He merely grinned. "Does it matter?"

His grin was a little disarming. I found myself relaxing, though I still inched my shadow closer in case he tried something violent. "Not really," I admitted casually. "As long as you don't plan on killing any pony."

"Any pony?" the titan asked with a chuckle. "I don't kill people or ponies who annoy me." He looked me up and down. "And you aren't exactly an eyesore. What's your name, little one?"

I narrowed my eyes, insulted. "Eric Von Shadow," I growled. My growl died to a groan as the titan merely laughed again.

"No I meant your real name," he insisted. "I can tell a fake name from a real one."

I glared back at the castle, but thankfully, no one was around but us.

"Eric Monohan," I grumbled. I gave him a more analytical glare. "And are you actually Thanos? Or are you like me?"

He chuckled again. "Technically, name's John Oliver," he replied. "But, if you're going by Von Shadow, I think I'm entitled to go by Thanos."

"Then you might want this," I replied, tossing him his gauntlet. "Well, it's been fun, but you might as well go back." I turned to leave the titan behind. However, he wasn't done.

"What's your title?" Thanos asked.

The question made me stop in my tracks. I turned to him with a grin.

"Reaper of the Crystal Empire," I answered.

"And," he continued, drawing his sword. "Would you like to show me why that's your title?"

I grinned. "Are you really challenging a Devil Fruit User?" I asked, a scythe of shadows forming in my hand.

His grin said it all. I couldn't help grinning myself.

"No killing," I noted, even as I spun my scythe. "Gotta keep this fight exciting."

"LIkewise, Shadow man," Thanos replied. And with twin smiles, we lunged.

Our blades met, his own tearing through mine like tissue paper. Had I not moved to the left the titans blade would have tore off my nose and half my face. Rolling into my dodge, I dropped into my shadow, surfacing a few feet away.

"Don't like the Shadow Scythe, huh?" I asked, drawing the Murakumogiri. "Then how about I get to the good stuff?"

Thanos merely laughed. "Your weapon is heavy on one side," he pointed out. "Such inbalance can't hope to go against me and my blade!"

"Then come get me, Mad Titan," I dared.

He obliged. I let him come, watching as he dropped his sword on me. Using the Shave Technique, I appeared behind him, carving a groove into his armor. The titan wasn't even fazed. He glanced back at me, his eyes sparkling in intrigue.

"The Shave Technique," he commented. "An impressive form."

Suddenly, he vanished from my sight.

"However," he added from behind me. "You're not the only one who knows it!"

I spun with barely enough time to spare. He was bringing his sword down. I was barely able to bring my arm up in time. But when his blade met my limb... he was knocked back. He blinked in shock, eliciting a smile from me.

"If you're familiar with the Shave Technique," I noted. "Then you should recognize the Iron Body." I shoved him back, though it was alot like shoving a brick wall.

"That's two of the Six Powers," he commented. "I take it you have access to all six?"

"Correct," I replied, stabbing my weapon into the ground. "So how bout we make this more fun?" I cricked my neck. "No weapons. No powers. Just combat skills and the Six Powers?"

"Sadly, I've only got three of the six," he replied, shedding his cloak and armor. "But at least it's half, am I right?" He cracked his knuckles.

"Good enough," I replied, shedding my coat. "I'll only use the Shave, Iron Body and the Tempest Kick." I reformed my battle stance. "Whenever you're ready, Thanos."

"Let's gets this fight started, Von Shadow," Thanos replied, vanishing into the air.

Immedaitely I used the Shave Technique to match his speed. His blows, aided by his gauntlet, packed a punch. But by combining my punches with the Iron Body technique, I managed to leave some dents in his armor.

Time flew with our punches. I assume maybe an hour passed. Or a day. Either way, the sun was just kissing the horizon when we backed up, sweat pouring down our bodies and our breath ragged.

Thanos chuckled, despite his exhaustion. "You are quite skilled," he praised. "I'd say you'd even be a match for Lucci."

He threw a Tempest Kick... but my body exploded into shadows when he caught me. He blinked in shock as I reformed.

"You said no powers," he argued.

I shrugged. "That's one part I can't turn off," I replied, before holding my hand out. "Call it a draw?"

He hummed, before taking my hand. "For now," he replied with a knowing grin.

Thanos settled himself down with his arm against his knee. "So... what do you need help with?"

I tilted my head.

"You called me with my token," he reminded me. "Said you needed my aide."

Thinking for a bit, I remembered the problem I've been having for the past several weeks.

"Right," I said with a sheepish grin, settling on the sand as well. "So, about a month ago, we caught wind of a army forming in the Frozen North..."

"And you want me to destroy this army?" he asked with a grin. He laughed before I could even grin. "Sorry, Von Shadow, but without the stones, I'd be at a bit of a disadvantage." He lifted his gauntlet for emphasis.

I chuckled. "No," I confirmed. "But the master of this force wants to amass a army of Devil Fruit users. Now, I've manage to train most of the Mane 6 to properly use their Devil Fruits. However I can't get past Pinkie's childish demeanor and Rainbow's refusal to admit her weaknesses."

The titan brushed his chin, looking up at the Canterlot Castle. "Hm, I see your problem." For a moment, he pondered the sand. "Have you tried a severe fear-based tactic?"

I blinked. "A... what?"

"Hear me out..." he began to explain.

Eric stood pacing back and forth within the training ground. Nearby, Pinkie played with her shadow. Rainbow Dash, meanwhile, tumbled out of the air, stomping the ground with a growl of frustration. Eric's gaze matched hers, as he exhaled in an attempt to stay calm.

"Fall in!" Eric barked, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie jumping to position before him. "Once again none of you are taking this seriously," he lecutred. "Hell, even Fluttershy is taking this more seriously than you two."

Pinkie's hair deflated, while Rainbow Dash glowered at him. The Shadow Man rubbed the bridge of his nose.

"Look, I'm not trying to be an ass about this," he continued. "I'm trying to get the two of you to understand. Our enemy isn't going to hold back. They will kill us and they won't even bat an..."

Without warning, a fist burst out of Eric's chest, clutching his heart. Pinkie and Rainbow Dash jumped back with screams as a large, purple skinned figure appeared behind the shadow man.

Eric stared at his own heart as the purple figure crushed it in his fist, black blood painting the ground before the figure yanked his fist out. Eric stumbled forward, staring at the new hole in his chest before falling to his knees. Briefly, he looked up at the horrified mares.

"E-Eric...?" Dash whimpered.

"Run," he gasped out. Then he slumped to the ground.

Pinkie screamed, while Rainbow Dash leaped in front of her, seething with grief and rage as the purple figure laughed before them. His golden armor was covered in the stitches of the mysterious zombie fruit wielders. And worst of all, he held a Devil Fruit in his hand. Once which he promptly popped into his mouth.

"The Power!" the monster laughed as shadows started to pour from his body like a early morning mist. "My master shall be pleased." He leered down at the two. "Especially when I bring him two more Power Fruits!"

Rainbow Dash snarled, flames bursting over her body.

"You'll pay for what you did!" she screamed, lauching at the creature like a rocket.

The creature vanished as Rainbow Dash charged, only to reappear behind her. Seizing her hair, the monter halted her charge completely before slamming her into the earth.

"Too slow, Pony," the monster mocked, his boot keeping Rainbow pinned.

"Dashie!" Pinkie squeaked, before trying her own charge. Throwing her arms back, she stretched them to their limits before hurling them at the beast. However, he managed to catch both of her arms with only one massive hand.

"Nice try," he commented, before extending his hand. A shadow tendril launched around the pink mare's neck, squeezing her so her head bulged.

"Pinkie!" Rainbow gasped as her friend struggled for breath.

"You want her to live?" the creature asked. His grip on Pinkie's neck lessened. "Tell me your weaknesses."

Rainbow Dash snarled. "I have none!" she snapped, throwing a fireball at the giant. A shadow wall caught the flames, and dissipated them into nothing.

"Wrong answer." the monster replied, doubling his grip on Pinkie. The pink mare gagged, her face turning blue."

"Wait-wait!" Dash screamed. "Fine!" She lowered her head. "I'm... I'm weak."

"Oh?" The creature asked.

"No matter how hard I try," Dash confessed. "I'm just a pony. I'm not as strong as a dragon or a yak or a minotaur..." Tears welled up in her eyes. "They can at least take a hit and keep on coming."

The beast relaxed his grip on the pink mare.

"I've tried to make up for it," Dash admitted. "I've tried to be fast, so I can never get hit. And my ego's always been there to make it seem like I knew what I was doing. But..." Her head lowered. "But if I get hit... that's it. It doesn't matter how tough or fast I am... I just can't get up after that."

Thanos nodded. "Good girl," he said, dropping Pinkie. The pink mare gave a long gasp of air, her blue face returning to normal. He grinned down at her. "But she still has to die." He drew his blade and stabbed down.

"NO!" Rainbow Dash wailed as Pinkie screamed, breaking down into hysterical sobs. However, as her sobs sounded... they were intermixed with laughter.

Rainbow looked around, blinking her tears away... and gasped. Eric was sitting up. Laughing at her. The hole in his chest was gone! He grinned at Dash as she gaped at him.

"Now was that so hard?" With a wave of his hand, the shadows around Thanos returned to his body. The black stitches faded into the darkness as well.

"You...?" Rainbow Dash stammered, her fire flaring back up as her rage boiled over. "You...!" She looked back and forth between him and Thanos. "Eric, you have five seconds to tell me what in Celestia's name is going on!"

"Or what?" Eric dared. Rainbow Dash turned beet red, but had no comment. Eric shrugged. "But, since you insisted..." he pat Thanos' shoulder. "Meet Thanos. He's a fellow Shade like myself. I brought him here to help with both of your training."

"But he killed Pinkie!" Dash argued.

"Did I?" Thanos asked.

He pulled his blade from the pink mare. There was no sign of blood or gore. Pinkie felt at her chest, staring in disbelief at the lack of a mark. Though her pink fur had nearly paled to white, and her mane was completely deflated.

"All this was," Thanos explained. "Was a means to get you to admit your weaknesses. And for Pinkie to understand that you can't play around with a opponent. They will kill you without hesitation."

"And the Devil Fruit?" Pinkie mumbled.

"I promised him one in exchange for his help," Eric replied nonchalantly.

"Speaking of which, which one did you give me?" the Titan asked.

"The Heat-Heat Fruit." Eric grinned. "With your size I thought it would be perfect for you. Not to mention if you turn hostile, I can take you out easily."

"Pretty cocky for someone who fought me to a standstill." Thanos shot back, though he couldn't keep the grin off his face.

"Eric!!" Rainbow screamed from under Thanos' boot, regaining the attention of the two displaced humans.

"Right. Sorry," the Shadow Man apologized. With a motion from him, Thanos got off Rainbow Dash. "So with the help of Thanos I managed to get the both of you to finally understand the severity of our situation."

"I kill you." Thanos said.

I blinked in disbelief. "Come again?"

"You want them to understand the gravity of this upcoming war?" he asked with a shrug. "Well then you need to die. With your powers, my attacks won't do any real damage, right?" He brushed his chin. "We'd just need something to substitute your heart."

I grinned. "That's... actually not a bad idea," I admitted, pulling out the Heat-Heat Fruit. "This could work as a substitute for my heart." I shrugged. "Heck, you can have it if it works."

"Aw," Thanos replied with a grin. "But I didn't get you anything."

"Just give me something awesome next time we meet" I replied.

Standing up, I offered my hand to the Titan. He quirked an eyebrow at me, though it quickly shot into a wide-eyed look of disbelief when I managed to pull him up. standing up, offering a hand to the titan

"I'm alot stronger than I look," I explained. "I've trained in the Crystal Empire since I was fifteen years old." I let him go. "Now. Ready to break a ponies will and resolve?"

He grinned. "It is inevitable."

"Please understand," Thanos said to a still fuming Rainbow Dash. "Eric and I did this to protect you. Knowing one's weaknesses makes one stronger. As well as knowing when to play, and when to be serious in a fight can mean the differance between Life and Death." He sheathed his blade. "I would know. I've battled the..."

I nudged him, reminding him of who he was talking to.

"I mean..." he quickly recitified. "I've fought in countless battles. So I know when to fool around and when to be serious." He glanced up at the sun. "Well, I think it's best I return to my friends."

Turning, Thanos came face to face with Celestia herself. The sun princess blinked in shock at him. Immediately Thanos froze before glancing at me.

"Meet me where we first fought," he said, before edging around the Princess before giving her a grin. "Nice seeing you, Sunny."

The princess blinked in confusion, but Thanos didn't stick around to explain.

"Eric..." Celestia stammered. "Who... or rather what... was that? And why did it call me Sunny?"

"His name is Thanos," I replied, watching him walk off. "He's a shade like me." I shook my head. "But I have no idea why he call you that."

Leaving Celestia flummoxed, I dropped into my shadow, yanking Thanos down with me. We resurfaced at the beach. The infinity gauntlet sat waiting for us.

For a moment, we sat there, staring out to sea.

"You married the Celestia in your Equestria," I guessed.

"I did," Thanos replied with a nod. "Then she found out about the stones." He lowered his head. "She wanted to use the stones to erase all evil. I disagreed; I told her a world with no evil would be an imbalenced world." He shook his head. "She refused to listen, and we started a war against each other." He glanced back. "This world's Celestia looks just like her when we first married."

I tsked. "I'm sorry to hear that," I said with pity. "It's not easy losing your wife."

He gave me a sideways glance.

"She left you too?" he asked.

I shook my head. "She was killed by my best friend," I explained. "He was possessed by a dark spirit."

He hummed in sympathy. "You have my condolences."

"And you've got mine," I replied.

He nodded before turning to me. "You may need help in the future," he warned. "You'll need to create a token."

"You mentioned that," I noted curiously. "But... how exactly do I do that?"

"You make an item," he explained. "Something you can send into the multiple Equestria's to lend your aid to other Displaced humans."

"Okay. So how do I make one?"

He motioned. "Hold out your palm," he instructed. I did as he said. "Now, channel your energy. Turn it into your token."

I began focusing. A black orb started to form before taking shape of a pitch black Devil Fruit with gray swirls

"Now speak your creed," Thanos instructed.

The words came almost naturally to me. As if they were waiting in the back of my mind.

'I am Eric Von Shadow, I am the Reaper of the Crystal Empire. Should anyone require my aid, simply call upon the Reaper and tell me where to point my scythe!'

Once I fininshed my creed, I tossed the fruit in the air. With a ripple through the air, it vanished. Seconds later, it reappeared and landed in my hand. With a grin, I tossed the fruit over to the titan.

"If you ever require my scythe," I said. "Just call upon the Reaper. And I won't hesitate to join you in battle."

He nodded, gripping the fruit to his chest. "Thanks for the fruit, Monohan," he said, as a portal appeared behind him.

"No problem, Oliver," I replied.

And with a final nod, Thanos walked into the portal and returned to his Equestria.