first off I'm so sorry for such a long wait. with work and my college, it wasn't easy but lately with summer, I'm trying to catch up with my time in writing. this chapter was also more difficult than the rest but hopefully, I will have more soon.

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In life sometimes it’s not an adventure if you don’t get lost from time to time.

For that, you learned as from what you thought was a simple venture forth through a mountain lead to one strange and yet exciting adventure... And with possibly the most unique pony you ever got the chance to explore with.

Your story started when you came back home just enjoying the day since your bosses let you take the day off. You proceed to spend your time looking through some files some of the nobles had wished for you to look over although for some... You’d rather burn.

‘These bastards, lower taxes for them because of their ‘selfless righteous acts for the city’ and yet they want me to raise the taxes for the common folks?! Have they no shame?!’ you thought, growling as various gold bits yet again has proposed another treaty for you to look over. The stallion you only had a few times met in person and for one thing, you have to say for this stallion.

Insatiable.

Seriously this stallion is possibly the worst one you’ve met who hasn’t tried to murder you, at least not yet you suppose. From the first time, you met this stallion had the gull and the nerve to try and slip some coins into your pocket as to win in some favors. You do make sure those charitable donations he’s given were given to the ponies who need them however despite how much he is giving you refuse to let his so call ‘proposals for a better year’ affect the nature of Equestria.

You’ve seen the economies back home crumble because of the rich and you refuse for this world to suffer the same fate. That seems to only agitate him.

You’ve only brushed at the stallions accusations as you always brushed all the death threats these money-pinching childish adult brats give you every time you come to Canterlot. How the hell Fancy and Fleur can stand living in this town you don’t know why.

Manehattan or Trottingham is more tolerable than Canterlot can offer.

You know you’ve had been to both cities and enjoy not just the sights and landmarks. Let's say the cities have more ‘memorable’ moments.

Crumpling up the Various letter you wish you can just incinerate it like Luna and Celestia can with their magic but sadly your magic is still difficult to use. Although thankfully you choose a perfect place to read these important documents. A nice spot right next to an open fireplace you were glad the maids had it nicely lit just for you. You would have to give them a raise for helping you dispose of these ‘unimportant’ documents.

Tossing the supposed treaty it was completely engulfed in flames before turning into ashes for the ash collector to collect.

“Seriously Celestia and Luna must really have to kiss some asses and fake a smile to deal with Ludacris nobles like Various Gold bits” you sighed. Placing the other documents in some empty folders you decide to take a break. Your supposed advisor would tell you to keep going as they need to be done immediately but a simple break wouldn’t hurt.

Laying your back against the loft rooms couch you stare up at the ceiling. Despite it not being the biggest room of the mansion it does make up for in being the tallest, the ceiling itself might as well be a mausoleum of some kind. A bit much yes but when a ceiling is so tall that your lover Rainbow can do laps you beg to differ.

Staring up at the ceiling you wonder what you can do to break this boredom. Pondering on the idea you stood up from your seat as an idea sparks.

“Heh, I think I'll go test that new exercise equipment wolf gave me” you smiled as you'd yet to try this new equipment the diamond dog singer gave you.

Since that incident with those books wolf has been making regular trips here and where his band is stationed. To you figured he must feel extremely guilty as he believes he was responsible for what happens to you. You do wave it off as he has no need to apologize for what the culprits actions. For what you know wolf is still chasing him. Who it was you don't know as he refuses to speak his name. ‘The life of an agent’ wolf quotes out.

The last few weeks wolf has returned to check on your progress. The drink you do keep drinking but not as often. Bitterness isn't your strong suit however for him you made sure you take it before you start your day.

Two days ago the mutt you find out had been talking with jade star on something as the next day wolf came over with a large crate. What was inside you could only guess to be exercise equipment as they took it over to the workout room.

Wanting it at a place where she can work out in peace without stallions gawking her and a few of the rookies set up the equipment in the workout room luna has installed so she burns off the baby fat.

Deciding jade is working out as today is her day off you decide why not join her you leave to change into a pair of workout clothes.

*Blade family headquarters*

Watching over the large map within the confounds of the Blade assassins major house, the room was dimly lit as only a few candles were its source of light. In the middle of the room, a large mao carved table displayed as the candles were its only source of light. Two figures stood over as they examine the land of equestrian capital before shifting their sight over towards the other contents.

“Its time” one of the figures looms over the map as he speaks in a deep voice. “Please send word of his next assignment” he gestures the other figure standing beside him

“But mentor... A war is going on over there. Are you sure he's ready to tackle this mission by himself?” the other figure said concern but was met with a smile from the first figure.

“I’m positive. He will succeed and maybe he would stop the slaughtering as well while he searches.” He stopped talking for a moment as he looms over the map, grabbing one of the pins he places a blue pin over at one of the badland mountains. Underneath the mountain a carving of a small town.

With a position in place, they sighed as the second figure leaves to deliver the message.

*back to you POV*

It didn’t take long to change your clothes nor find the gym the new equipment was hooked up. You decided to ignore the outrageous demands of those snobbish nobles for now and focus on something that actually mattered... Like a pair of perfectly wrapped butt cheeks right in front of you.

Normally spanking a random mare on her rump is rude and would lead to what could be your death. Though somehow in it doesn't stop you though. Like a tick in your brain that drives you insane to do the stupidest things. You don't know why but it has become a habit for you.

One you definitely are going to regret as your hand without even you knowing was already rising up in a sort of straight palm motion. Unable to stop yourself, you swatted your hand across that lovely ass and watched as it jiggled. Your ears, on the other hand, were rewarded by a cute squeak from the mare you just spanked.

“EEEPPPP!” the mare shrieked as her face turned bright red. A familiar sting feeling course through from the inflicted area then throughout her body. Turning her head, despite wearing workout pants, she could tell a red palm print would show underneath them. “Alright, who’s the jerk?!”

“Hi... Bubbly butt bat,” you slowly said with a smirk, as out of the other times you playfully spank your captain of the guards, you sort of getting used to it by now. That being said, you knew there were going to be some painful consequences.

“DAMMIT KING!” she shouted before she lunged out like a panther on a wildebeest. The pain starts here.

It takes a few minutes as Jade gives you a reassuring rule on what happens when somepony either worker, friend or her own king decides to do something she does not like. Spanking her is one of her major rules.

After you managed to pry her off your battered chest you chuckled as jade growls at you. “If you keep doing that king I won't be able to control myself on the next time you decide to be perverted.”

‘So what the ‘other’ times were her being soft on me’ you wondered.

You grabbed hold of the infuriated bat mare by her shoulders as she was still assaulting you and hoped to calm her down as you captured her lips. Still, though the kiss might have stopped her she still gives you a smack upside the head.

“Keep up with this perverted ways and it might end up being your last,” she grumbled before she pushes you off and walks away. You chuckled a bit as you walked over to the new training equipment the gym got set up.

“So this the new exercise equipment wolf sent up,” you asked staring at this... Ladder... Bar whatever it is. Back home, technology has advanced to an alarming rate and even if you haven’t been able to catch up with the new exercise tech scientists and athletic specialists have come up with. Jade walks up and admires it as this is something even she didn’t think it was possible.

“Yeah... Wolf calls it... The ‘salmon bar’, I think?” she ponders on the name Wolf gave her on what it’s called.

Jade gives a brief explanation of this new piece of equipment as well as a demonstration on how to use it. Basically from what the bat mare is explaining and showing, is that it’s a special pull up bar that helps intensify your back, front, arms, and shoulder muscles. You gave a small smile, showing you were at least somewhat impressed by the equipment. Like a pull up bar you see in a workout room this one was like that of a ladder however to goal it is that you must do ten reps front or back or both if you prefer and using the momentum you like climbing a ladder pull the bar up and over to the next shelf and continued on the same rep as first. Easy if you focus on your arms and upper body muscles.

“Wow the mutt came through,” you laughed at this new equipment, becoming more eager to try it out with each passing minute.

Jade just finished her first two steps 10 reps before bringing the bar back to the first one. “Whoo... That’s a workout that will give results...” Jade panted a bit as she walks over towards you. Grabbing her water bottle, she takes a few sips while watching you stretch out your body.

Making sure your muscles were relaxed and not to tight before you start Jade ponders to thought a bit. Walking over to the salmon ladder you proceeded to climb up and start your first ten reps.

“Don’t you think something is off?” Jade asks as this thought comes to mind.

“W- whats… you mean...?” you panted as you pulled yourself up and over the bar, you chin pulled all the way up until your shoulders were right at the bar’s length.

Jade looks up to you. “Why is that…. Wolf lets you call him mutt?” she asks.

“H-Huh?” you asked, pulling yourself up so you could proceed to the bar shelving.

Your captain walks over towards you but not to close so not to throw you off balance. “Yeah while wolf was helping the guards set it up one of the rookies called him a mutt,” she stated as today was strange.

You panted a bit and held your arms almost like your holding on a ledge. “Yeah... What did... He do?” you slowly asked before resuming your pull-ups and going up another shelving row.

“He... Snapped. It was almost like he wanted to tear the poor rookies head off. No kidding, he was REALLY pissed,” Jade chuckled, as this was indeed a new sight to see.

You stopped and dropped down from the bar. “Is... Is that so?” you asked raising an eyebrow. For the years you’ve known him, he’s never once snapped at ‘you’ for calling him mutt... So why act differently to others?

``I need to ask him on that,’ you thought. “Did... He say anything on why he didn’t want to be called a mutt?” you asked your captain. The nagging feeling of wanting to know more of this issue or maybe to know about wolf you can’t decide. Still though maybe you can ask him. When he comes by.

You resumed your exercise routine as this new equipment surly was doing way more then what the other exercise machines can do. You kept at it for an hour and a half before you were interrupted again. This time by somepony else. Thankfully, Jade had already decided to call it a day left to wash up as you finish up your reps and grabbed a drink of water.

“Master assassin...” a voice spoke up softly, but with authority.

You sighed. ‘Seriously this ‘master assassin’ shit needs to dim down a bit!’ You turned around as you looked up at the assassin rookie standing in front of you.. Dressed like many of the rookie assassins with a cloak and special mask to symbolize this assassin is being trained in the arts of magical assassinations.

You learned that there are many types of ways to assassinate and for magical assassination, like it’s names is using magic as your way of assassination. Though while it seems easy, especially to magic users, it’s actually quite difficult. Training in this art requires months, or even years of endlessly studying countless magic books, as well as several pioneering engineering, calculus, physical and mental psychology to achieve unique and exotic ways to take out your attended target. Example as to what you learned from antique that one of our ancestral predecessors of the Blade family was an engineering expert, used a special piece of magic enhance strip of metal, a magnet, a necktie and some magic he was able to take out his target without leaving much as a spec of trace of himself. Truly amazing if you could find such a technique he mastered. Unfortunately, like all great assassins he disappeared with his notes.

Still though for these rookie magic assassins their devotion for the cause and their love for magic you can already see they will become great defenders of the light in the future.

Bowing in respect, he takes one knee and lowers his head to his chest. “Greetings master assassin. I do apologize for interrupting your activity but I have urgent news” he speaks in a low tone. Almost like a whisper but you managed to hear him well.

“Please I'm not...” you were about to say, but paused. Though time and time again you’ve told the other assassins you are just a rookie as them although to their eyes, they see you as their leader, a co captain to your mentor. Why your not sure.

“Speak,” you commanded as you put aside that question. The more important thing was figuring out what news he had for you.

Standing up from his spot he looks up at you, his arms crossed behind as he stands up. “It’s time. Mentor Physic has found another piece.”

You felt your heart skip a beat as you heard the rookies news. For a while, you and Antique had been searching for answers as well as the where about of the head assassin armor the leader or more precise your father's armor had hidden all across the globe. To the reason you have plenty of theories but for now you need to find antique.

“Where is Grand Mentor Antique?” you asked.

“The grand sanctuary master, please do make haste” he bows again before disappearing into his own shadow. Falling back he lands in his own shadow but instead ending with a thud you watch as he phases through his own shadow and disappears.

“Okay... I got to learn how to do that. That was dope,” you smiled as that exit was amazing to watch.

“What was dope?” jade asks. Walking out her regular workout clothes were replaced with a casual tank top and army cargo pants. The same one she loves to wear while she's off duty.

“Nothing Jade. By the way you got anything that isn't relating to military?” you asked, as you have no problem with military wear, but for Jade its all she wears.

“Heh and look like some weak slutty tramp. No thanks I would rather die than look like those snobby bitches you hang around” she motions her hand in a salute off motion.

*Carousel Boutique*

Your beautiful wife of generosity was just finishing up son projects she had a commission from my photo finish. She stops and sneezes a bit.

“Huh I don't know why... But now I have a sudden urge to hurt some pony... But I wonder who... And why!” She wipes her nose with some tissue and tosses it in the garbage before going back to work.

*Back to your POV*

You shudder at the thought of a certain mare hearing that. ‘Jesus jade really. If any made heard that they kick your ass to the moon and back’ you cleared your throat as you decide go call it a day. You don't mention you were going to meet antique in the Blade family sanctuary, but instead you explain that you had an urgent call that needs attention.

Jade Star nods and agrees to leg you wash up for this urgent call and heads out of the gym.

You stretched your muscles out as despite it being a short workout than your usual routine, you need to see your mentor. Heading towards the shower you couldn't help but wonder. What the next piece? And where is it located?

*Blade family sanctuary*

After a short shower and change of clothes, you headed over to the sanctuary of the assassins. While its location is kept secret, you gave extra caution in making sure that no one was following you.

After some secret panels and Blade gauntlet dials, you finally entered the sanctuary. From what you learned from tales and stores, every sanctuary has several rooms dedicated to part of the family, the training grounds, blacksmith, spell caster room and alchemy rooms are in the bottom floor they serve for tactical combat purpose as well as weapon and alchemy specialists. Middle rooms which compose of the library, inner sanctum, greenhouse, and barracks, help younger assassins understand and learn everything they can on how the world works and how to become a better assassin.

The third level you know is the tactical war room, the parcel room where important documents and scrolls are stored as well as a few ancient artifacts that are better off hidden then reveal to the world. Antique before you learned housed a few before the empire disappeared and some you were glad no pony knows or study them. One artifact you learned could probably wipe out all living life in just a few weeks if somepony found out how to use it.

While those three rooms were mainly for all staff, both rookies and those close to your level only, the fourth level is only where you and Antique have access to. The fourth level was none other than the assassin room. The treasure trove and financial support to keep our assassins afloat. But besides all the gem and gold we store only one thing you have that you made it a goal to complete. Your fathers armor. The very piece of mental and cloth that once stopped Grogar himself in which later, your father dismantle and scattered it’s peices all over the world. Why your not sure, maybe to hide it from grogar or maybe to see if whoever is the leader is truly worthy of the title.

You wanted to find all the pieces, however for Antique, it was up to him to find the key locations and send you to collect them. Obviously got this mission, you were going to have to test more than just your skills.

Heading towards the war room, you entered managing to keep yourself calm and stood right in front of a large full scale map of Equestria. Just like the one in the war room, this map showed you every square corner of the world. You scan through the map as you can see several small figures in the shape of tents, towers and a few pieces had daggers on them.

“I see my rookie had delivered my word to you.” You turned around to see Antique was standing behind you. However, his back was turned towards another map, but this one was of a cloth that was probably ancient from how old it looked.

“You know mentor, if the assassins keep calling me ‘master’, it would be a shame if others find out and wanted to rank up out of jealousy and envy,” you warned your mentor, as you still despised being addressed with your title. You haven’t yet earned that yet, but the others seem to believe it’s a suitable title. Rank is earned not given.

“I apologize for that, but what can you do? The younger ones need a role model to bring forth hope for the Blade family. It seems they’ve chosen you and yet you feel unworthy. Why?” Antique asks, curiously

You took a deep breath to begin your explanation. You don’t mind a few times however, it’s your fear that one of these assassins might get to envious of your title and would battle you for it. You also are very traditional in believing you need to earn the rank and respect instead of just being given it unlike others who had work hard to try and earn such fame.

Antique smiles, as your answers were indeed honorable and understandable even for his young pupil who is the son of his previous master. Being the previous master’s son still doesn’t mean they can jump up rank, though for the small rank assassins that were recruited they needed a head assassin who to look up to. Your previous assassinations did spread word to the other assassins and most were impressed. While some of the assassins went after less known targets, you targeted cold blooded animals who the world would rather enjoy seeing be burned for their crimes than shed a tear for them.

“I do understand on your concerns and I will speak up for the rookies... But we have other matters to attend too right now.” Leaning over the large map, you took a few steps as you lean over towards the map.

“It seems another piece of the armor has revealed itself,” he points over to a spot with a small dagger piece on one of the mountains. You found about the area from Luna and apparently, it was a small village where the ponies prefer to live away from the high technology society Equestria was in.

In a way, you learned they were like Pinkie Pie’s family, an amish village that prefer to live off the land then have all these special equipment like stoves, electric lights and even radio. You’ve often reminded yourself there are benefits to living like this. For example, they don’t have to worry about the power going out during a storm.

However, while the village might seem peaceful, as this was cut off from equestria technology but from a few guards you learned a war is happening there.

What war you learned is very little info, you do know Celestia has sent many guards to protect the families of village. Unfortunately, each time, these guards come home battered, beaten or even worse. Who is causing this is still unknown.

“Mentor, are you serious? There’s a war that’s happening there if that’s where it’s located,” you pointed at the piece. A war is something you rathered not get into unless you are needed.

War isn’t your strong suit as you prefer to avoid much bloodshed but if this escalate you won’t hesitate to bring up arms to fight. You know as the short war with Nero in Aquastria is still in your memories. The level of insanity and evil that monster was you do not want to face another again.

Antique sighs. “I do wish we can avoid such major conflict but it seems as though we aen’t the only ones looking for the pieces.” he turns back to the map. “Those who are spilling blood in this small settlement is in search of something. The more blood they spilled the more chance they will succeed in finding it.”

You let out a small sigh as you would have guess something like this. You know you would send as many guards as you can to protect these ponies but for them being so far away it’s becoming difficult to send as many as you can while bringing those who protect back home safely or at least alive.

The wounds these guards suffer….. You’ve seen these before. The time you supposedly volunteer from the hospital to fill in a nurse who was brought home from and IED explosion from one of the ambulances. Why you? You never did know, but those long 3 months out in a war zone…… you honestly have a much greater grasp in live and morality.

“So…… when do you wish for me to depart” you asked as you need to clear your schedule for this trip. Plus you need to let your lovers and children you will be gone for a short while. Hopefully as you don’t need to spend months on a leave.

Antique smiles. “You can depart as soon as you can. But make haste. Whoever these grogar sinners are they are becoming more impatient as each day strikes.” he signals his arm a bit giving you the privliage to leave. You bow in respect as you head out.

You can only hope you will come home safely.

*two days later*

It took some time but thankfully your bosses were understandable as you came up with a bogus story of meeting some royals in japony of which you will be gone for a few days. Again you pray it won’t take so long.

You do tell luna and of course your other lovers on your departure. Though while most believed in your story for Luna and Nightmare moon including Celestia and Amira those two weren’t easily fooled.

You had no choice but to confess as to where you were going. Luna who wanted to slap the hell out of you as to where you are going you knew it was coming. Especially when you refused to bring Jade star or Sonic Fang your most trusted and loyal friends and guards of the royal bat army.

“Honey this is madness…. Going into war. AGAIN!” Luna screamed, tears spilled from her eyes as she held you close. “What thou is thinking. Do thou wish not to see his new foals being brought to our world.” she motions her stomach as she was just a few months into her pregnancy. Already for both celestia and Luna it was showing.

You held both celestia and Luna close as amira joins in. Nightmare who showed no emotions just stared at you.

‘Bitch you can at least TRY to show some sympathy’ you grumble as Nightmare scrunches up at that comment. You wanted her to hear it and you were glad she heard each word.

‘Bastard I’M CONNECTED TO YOU! I have to come since you and i are connect by magical link’ Nightmare growled as she stated the obvious.

You bit your tongue as you forgot about that. Since though she is able to go anywhere she wants in ponyville however for longer trips like aquestria or canterlot even she had to come.

After that small pep talk with nightmare you turn to your lovers. “Luna, tia, amira. I love you all including this town and everyone in it and of course I want to see our foals grow up happy, strong and safe” you smile but only for a brief second. “But i need to do this. If this town falls who’s to say ponyville will be next or maybe one of the major cities” you clarify as the village maybe far but expanding their war to other major parts of the world would cause major panic to every and all living creatures.

Luna sighs a bit as you were right about that.

“But honey i’ve sent many guards to protect the settlements far off from equestrian borders.” tia helps in reassuring as she hasn’t stopped sending send her guards to protect these small towns.

“And yet how many come home beaten and battered or even worse don’t come home at all. How many have died already?” you wondered as you haven't gotten the report on total injury and deaths.

Amira who kept silent bit her lip. Out of everypony she saw the list first hand. “About….. 26 with major injuries, 4 comatose…… and 11 dead” she stated. “And half of those injured are civilians while most of the dead were of innocent villagers.”

You choked at the numbers. “You see this is why we should stop them before any more pony lives are taken.” you turn to both Luna and Celestia. “You’ve both fought many battles before but now….. It’s my turn to end this” you finished.

Both Celestia and Luna can tell from the fire in your eyes you really want to do this. For a ruler…. A king sometimes those who need to take charge in ending this before any more suffer. For both Celestia, Luna even Amira that a true leader is one that leads them to battle. You’e proven your leadership before now you must take action to achieve peace. And sadly lets face it for both celestia and Luna getting the job done like how you did in Aquastria it’s how you get your ruling more direct. Sometimes for the enemy you must show more bite then your bark.

“Is there anything we can do to convince you not to go?” celestia asks you can see a bit of her nightgown slide off a bit, those milky white breasts just leak out a bit.

‘Oh you sneaky vixen tia…. But i still have to go sadly.’ you stared as celestia lowers her nightgown a bit as her beautiful breasts spilled out. Being pregnant has made them several inches bigger then normal, plus for bonus they were leaking which is added bonus for you.

“Sadly i still need to go….. However” your hands reach down and snake through both Luna’s and celestia's nightgowns and into their surprising leaking marehoods. “I like to show how much i love you all if that’s alright” you asked.

Like predators to a small piece of prey it didn’t take long for all three princesses to pounce and discard your clothes. Seconds later you spent the night tasting and ramming both the sun and moon as well as the nightmare and your lovely mare of saddle arabia. Now that would seemed difficult hell maybe impossible to satisfied three alicorns and a regular unicorn mare in one go however you spent two years with multiple mares in one go. You pretty much build one hell of an endurance stamina that make other stallions want to have. Would make the sex experience more enjoyable for both partners then just 3 seconds.

It took some time but you managed to take a break and grab something to drink. Heading down to the kitchen you wore your favorite robe Luna gave you for your birthday last year. Grabbing a clean glass and some ice tea from the fridge you were about to close the fridge door when….. You didn’t realize you had a guest….. Who happily sat on the counter right next to the fridge.

“Hey rainbow enjoying your rainbow cookies again” you smirk as you sort of gotten use to her sudden appearances she tries to scare you. After the last few times you sort of built an understanding on rainbow’s moves and speed reflexes. She may move fast but…. Your new hearing you could hear a cricket outside and over the large wall. You still are learning your news senses as they are still sensitive but they helped.

Rainbow who sat on the counter her favorite rainbow panties and light blue tank top she wore formed her athletic body without any problems revealing her amazing muscles and bustible bust. While before her alicorn abilities were given she did had a remarkable size. Though not as big as the others. She crossed her legs as a small bowl of her favorite rainbow cookies Cherry had made just for her.

“So... When are you going to tell us about your little trip.” Rainbow hovers a small cookie as she examines it.

You sighed as telling them a bogus story on going out to visit some royals in Japony wasn’t going to fly. How Rainbow figured out well….. Lying to her is like trying to lie to Applejack and even then it won’t fly.

“So….. How much you heard?” you took a drink from your glass as Rainbow takes a bite from her favorite cookie.

“Enough to know you are dumb to think that lying to us won’t make us worry about you more” another voice echoed causing you to groan. That voice you know you just added fuel to the fire after that question. Especially when your lie wasn’t enough to convince the new princess of magic.

Turning around Twilight dressed in her favorite sleepwear with her cutie mark was pattern on her shirt and slacks. While not into fashion as much as Rarity is, she still enjoys getting show herself off every once in a while, And in your opinion the sleepwear made her look adorable. However her face isn’t.

She is giving you the same look when you always get into trouble. The same blank stare that would make a stoner seemed more sane then her’s.

“Wow Twilight the longer you give me that look it might stick,” you laughed a bit.

“Hun, this is serious. You know it’s dangerous going into enemy territory,” your adorable egghead wife, scolded poking your chest.

“I know that love, but I have to do this,” you argued and took another drink from your cup.

“For what? Somehow it feels like there’s more to this then just helping the folks,” Rainbow asks, as the tone in your voice is a bit different and when it comes to trying to keep a secret it becomes difficult when Rainbow and Twilight figure something is wrong.

Knowing you have to tell them and lying anymore would make things worse you decide to speak up. You mention that one of the guards been talking about the enemies who had been attacking the settlement seemed to be in search of something. What you don’t know? You do tell them that it could help you find out more about the humans who came to equestria centuries ago as your guards had found something that might link to them. Another note it could help you link to them rest of your fathers original armor.

“Alright i get the reason why you need to leave but to lie to us.” rainbow hits your head comically. “Not cool.” You shook your head with a smile and brought Dash in for a kiss.

“Honey, it ain’t right to go head on into a war zone. I mean I know you can be hard headed like Dash here” Twilight points out getting a sharp ‘Hey’ from the cyan alicorn, who looked at her egghead friend with an annoyed look.
You stopped and sighed. “I know it’s dangerous twilight. Believe me i wouldn’t do this if it was going to be dangerous. But I have to.” Still smiling, you brought Twilight over and kissed her next. Twilight grumbles a bit but sighs before looking up at you.

“Fine then…. We’re coming too”

“Huh?” you looked at her confused.

“You heard me…. We are coming with you” twilight said slowly but firm.

“We are?” Rainbow now was as confused as you.

“Yes we Dash.” twilight clarify’s. You wanted to speak against it but twilight silences you. “Now listen i know you are capable in a fight however this ins’t going to be like Red Light or even Nero, and for that you going to need other capable ponies to help as well” twilight smiled.

“But?” you again were cut off.

“No buts honey and besides other then the princesses and AJ, Me and Dash are experience fighters” twilight finishes. “Well dash is as i’m more into the mathmatics and magic side and would be excellent puzzle solver”

Rainbow dash shrugs. “She’s got a good point on that. If it’s in a tomb or some sort of cave she’s an expert on the traps.” Dash agrees.

“But-”

“Honey stop... Even if you refuse, we’ll still come with or without your permission” Twilight finishes as she crosses her arms. She’s made it so clear this isn’t up for debate. Well Dash maybe after giving her the latest Daring do book or something but for twilight she’s as stubborn as you.

“Seriously babe are you sure about this?” you asked again. This isn't like going to canterlot or one of equestrians major cities. This is like stepping into a warzone in which you rather your lovers to come in fear of their safety. The thought of then getting hurt because of you fills you with dread on what could happen to them.

Twilight nods as rainbow joins in. “Yes i’m positive. We are more than capable at what is thrown at us and Besides it would be an adventure. Like one of AK yearling’s new Daring Doo adventure books.” Rainbow smiles and takes off in the air as it’s been a while since you all had an adventure together.

Part of you smile as you were glad to have some ponies come with you but you fear for their safety if things get out of control. But for Twilight who is bursting with all types of defense magic and special spells to help her get out of these situations and of course Rainbow with her amazing flying abilities and mix martial arts training you know they can handle themselves if things get hairy for them.plus adding their new alicorn abilities just boost your confidence just a tad bit.

Still you do wish you can convince them to stay but even if you did they probably would follow behind you. Its rainbows nature to protect those she loves and even twilight can be a major worry wart when It comes to you, besides spike and her family she would most likely have a breakdown if something happened to you while you were away. Knowing when to throw in the towel you agreed to let them come.

“But before that...” You suddenly found yourself engulfed in Twilight’s magic and lifted into the air. “...what do you say we fool around?”

“Tonight? Well then...” you ponder the idea. You and Rainbow both have a good sex life since she lets you know when she wants to have some good grown up fun. It’s even more exciting when she invites Gilda or another pegasus into the mix. Twilight however, is a different case. While you always enjoyed spending time with your bookworm lover, she is more into her reading and studying on her new abilities than she is sex.

Honestly it's better as twilight isn't a sex addict then the others. She at least has some control... That is tonight.

Wrapping your arms around Rainbow’s waist and Twilight’s too, you brought them close. “So... I had noticed something. You both never tried... ‘The beast’ haven’t you?” you asked as you remember you had sex with them but it was normal sex. Usually. They never actually experienced ‘the beast’ before not like the princesses have.

After all this time you with the amount of sex you had experience in your time ‘The Beast’ in which the princesses call it is when your werewolf form takes over and in a animalistic mating form turns even the strongest mares like alicorns into panting slutty mares. You would say the W word, but you stopped there as Luna would probably slap your head clean off... Or Tia might slapped it straight to the moon.

“Do tell...” RD said licking her lips

You smirked. “You sure about that RD? Luna said something among the lines like that and let’s say... She was eating those words.”

“The Beast you say?” Twilight asked curiously.

You looked at her and your smirk grew wider. “Why don’t we head to our bedroom... I’d rather demonstrate then explain.” With that you hoist both mares up and over your shoulders.

You laughed as Twilight and Rainbow are going to be in one hell of a ride. Tossing them on the bed, you proceeded to take your shirt off followed by your pants.

*next morning*

“Ow... Dammit...” Twilight stretched out her back as last night was one for the books. With the amount of endurance and roughness, your so called ‘Beast’ you gave last night Twilight was still feeling sore from the long sex session. Mostly her butt is feeling the numbness.

“Wow... Damn stud... Now I know why Celestia and Luna become sluts when you are around...” Rainbow chuckled as she laid back trying to straighten her back out a bit. “Even with all this pain.. I don’t regret last night’s fun even one bit...”

You laughed your heart out as the memories of plowing your two wives plus the other 4 alicorns who were wide awake in almost every position in the book cake flooding back to you. You remembered Nightmare as the most important piece of all as this piece you will keep for a long ass time. Seeing the great nightmare of Equestria being dominated by Equestria’s fastest pegasus with a XXL strap on, is something you wished you video taped.

While all those memories are fun while it wasn’t important anymore, you needed to stay focus right now. After a quick pack and some food in your stomach you, twilight and Rainbow headed towards the train station. While Tia and Luna wish they could come but being pregnant isn’t a good idea, Amira you know is way to... Innocent to be in a warzone. Out of all the ponies around, Nightmare you know has no choice in the matter, while the spell can let us walk freely although when it comes to outside of equestria you and her know it’s not going to be easy. She thankfully took in her mist form and stayed inside you or the time being.

‘Dammit I hate being inside your head... It’s so cramped in here...’ nightmare growls as you sighed a bit.

‘Well if you stopped eating those mooncakes so much you wouldn’t feel so cramped’ you thought while smiling deviously.

‘DAMMIT STOP CALLING ME FAT YOU MONKEY BRAINS!’ You laughed only for Nightmare to send a shock to your brain. As you got to your knees holding your head in pain, you decided while making comments in your head is fun, it’s not such a good idea while a nightmare entity is inside.

So far right now you have both Twilight and Rainbow along with nightmare all joining in this little mission you were given. Not what you had planned but at least it’s something right.

“So how far is this place?” Rainbow asks, curiously

“Well according to the map the town is called steel point mountain villa’ a small village right next to mount steelios.” Twilight shows off one of the books she brought with.

From history you learned the mountain is one of the worlds largest iron material ore vein mountains in the world. Almost all of the industrial populations of every region mine its iron ore for centuries and surprisingly the mountain never runs out. Like a endless supply of precious metal that has never gone out.

The mountain itself is centuries old and said to be formed from a single stomp of what they say was the alicorn of the universe causes. It’s definitely old and Some say there are ruins that date back way before Equestria was created. All the more reason to check it out

“I hear this village is more prone to the old ways than our modern style.” How fascinating is it that these folks prefer to live away from modern technical advancements we have today?”

You shrug. “Some people have their own ways of living. Regardless of how different it may seem to us, it’s perfectly normal for them.

“Yeah unless you want to live Pinkie’s family,” Rainbow says.

Hearing that comment you spoke up. “ Hey rainbow be nice. The Pie family may be different than her, but remember she loves them,” you pointed that out.

Rainbow sighs. “Sorry, but still to live so far away from civilization. It must be tough”

You do nod and turned to look at the window as Twilight and RD started a conversation. However while the two alicorns were talking, you couldn’t help the feeling like somepony was nearby and spying on you. You ignored the feeling hoping it would go away and in due time, the train had finally arrived at Steelios station. However you can’t say it was a quick ride, as it was already nighttime when you got off.

Even with wings, you and Twilight stayed on the ground while Rainbow Dash chose to move in the air. As far as she was concerned, it was good to get her winds out to stretch. You smiled as you watched your wife fly, but it vanished when you got the same feeling as before, only this time... It was because you heard a twig snap.

“Honey, what’s wro-” You covered Twilight’s mouth before motioning a finger to your lips. Once she made it clear she wouldn’t say anything, you crept over to a nearby tree. All the while Twilight and RD who was floating back to the ground, kept their eyes on you.

“What’s he doing?” you heard the cyan alicorn whisper. But before Twilight had the chance to answer, you leapt forward and pulled out the pony who has been watching you. Looking at your spy as you held her by the shirt, you saw it was none other than... Jade Star.

“Jade?! What are you doing here?!” you demanded, letting go of your captain’s shirt. Looking at her, you saw she was dressed in her regular outfit. The moment your hands were off her, you were answered by a hard punch to the face.

“That's for leaving me back at home” jade fixes her jacket a bit.

“Dammit jade….” You rubbed your nose a bit as her Punch always stung when she hits a nerve point on your face. “What are you doing here jade. I gave you specific orders to stay and protect the princesses”

You growled as you do remember you giving specific orders on jade star to protect celestial, Luna and all the others back home. You told her you would taking a trip out of town with rainbow and twilight. What you thought she would follow a direct order but that was thrown out the window the moment you found out she is standing right in front of you.

“Listen here. Ever since you had been crown your trips had been less than safe when it comes to you going anywhere without the princesses” she points out. “You think just because I am the captain of the lunar guards that you can go anywhere you please and not worry about the dangers. Well guess what” she leans close up to your face.

“That's not going to happen” now it was her turn to growl. “I don't think you remember but I AM YOUR personal royal bodyguard. Which means I have to come with you wherever and whenever you decide to leave whether business or other issues in different parts of the world.” She finishes as you both finally calm yourselves down a bit.

“Jade I'm not a child. I can handle myself just fi-”

“And yet how many times you ended up in the emergency room?”

You both let out sigh. You stood silence as no one around could speak or maybe the air was choking on your breaths preventing you all from speaking. The smell of burning smoke and rotten wood filled the air around. You felt like choking from how revolting the air is, you tried to keep your stomach from vomiting as this could only mean one thing... Carnage is up ahead.

Alarmed and disgusted by the smell, Jade pulled out her war mace. “Listen your highness. I may be a captain to the lunar guards however you fail to remember something important.” she points her favorite war mace out in front of you. “You SAVED my life…. Way more times than any other ponies have ever done it in a year.” she swings her weapon against a tree. The shear force of her strength and the density of her weapon causes a chunk of the bark to chip off. Like picking a large piece of ice off with a chisel you didn’t flinch as you were more impressed by the shock.

“I’m... I’m you bodyguard... Your royal protector... I’ll f@#ken will give my life to protect you. Yet you always try to exclude me out in these trips. I’m not…..” she stops as she chokes a bit trying not to show any emotion. Being a bodyguard she needs to be tough and crying isn’t an option for her.

“I’m not... Going to let you get killed... Because... Because of... Your damned orders...” she holds her war mace out right in your face. You keep a still face as one of the spikes on the mace was right in your sight just an inch from your right eye.

She pants a bit as she holds her weapon out. “I’m coming.. And that’s final” she lowers her weapon as both twilight and rainbow looked at each other then back at you.

You couldn’t help but sigh as this is sort of an understanding. Since you can remember she did just announced you were her king and she actually is supposed to be your royal protector. While most of the lunar guards are luna’s royal bodyguards however for some captains it’s the loyalty and how much experience they have royals like yourself have the power to appoint someone as their royal protector. Since you wanted to protect jade’s career you in a way appointed her as your royal protector after the trial with her father.

“Alright Jade.... You are right you are my bodyguard and I should acknowledge it more.” you smile Jade making her blush a bit. “I do want you to come…. Just remember it’s going to be dangerous since we aren’t in equestrian territory.” you stated as this isn’t like home and danger around here could be minimum or far worse then expected.

“Oh i know” jade smirk. “Which is why i wonder why the tarturas you decide to take the bookworm and skittles butt instead of me” she walks in front of you passing both rainbow and twilight who both were mouth gapping at Jade Stars commment.

“OH SAYS THE FRUIT BAT!” rainbow screams out.

‘Oh damn’ you covered your mouth as calling Jade Star you learned a while back HATES being called a fruit bat. To the bat ponies it’s an insult calling a adult batpony a fruit bat. To them it means weak or spineless... A milk drinker or so what you learned from their culture.

“OH YOUR DEAD SKITTLES!” And with that, the two mares began to strangle one another and you awkwardly turned to look at Twilight. “Should we intervene or somehting” you asked.

“In a minute. Dash needs to learn that sometimes it’s not nice to call ponies names.” twilight sighs as you and her watched both ponies rumble right on the path then down in a muddy pond. Now all you need is some popcorn as you watched two sexy mares mud wrestling right in front of you was a show you definitely enjoy.

Deciding to let them fight it off they finally finished and climb up out of the pond. With Twilight’s help they were clean up from the mud and dirt they were covered in and you all decide to proceed through the path. Now that they got that out of their systems, you could focus on what was important.

“I wonder how long till we get there...” you checked your watch as you wondered how far is the village that was being attacked.

Twilight pulls out her map and looks at where you all were. “It looks like if we continue on this path we should be there in just a few minutes”

“If we walk it will take longer. Lets all fly.” rainbow suggests as she floats right over you.

You do stop, as she indeed had a point there. You have some wings to try out and your training has made you more proficient in the air now. As long as you don’t hit anything like tall trees or signs or maybe some power cables of such you can handle some air time.

Deciding Rainbow Dash’s idea is a good one you all decide to take off into the air. Thankfully with all of you having wings you flew right up and over some trees. You were amazed at how different it is in the sky. You can see so much from above it’s no wonder why rainbow and Jade prefer the skys then ground work.

Looking over the horizon you can see the village just a few feet away from where you took off. Smoke hovered over as the village looked to be on fire.

“Lets go everyone” you motion everyone to follow you as you take off right into the direction of the village. Flying over was a good idea as what would take minutes only took barely half a minute to get to where you needed.

In front, you see two solar guards standing guard with heavy armor and wielding weapons that can cast certain magic depending on the level and gem they carry. You could tell that your visit was going to be far from pleasant.

You salute your guards as they salute back letting you all into the village. Entering the village... You’ll never get the image of what you see out of your mind.

The whole village is in ruins. Shops were destroyed and farm areas where their crops were planted were burned. Homes were demolished and some were barely hanging on, as some folks were trying to put them out with buckets of water. Passing through you can see many injured ponies of all ages all littered the area as several solar guards were busy patching everypony as fast as they could to help the others. You turned your head as you only got a glimpse as to what’s happening on the near edge of the wall. From there you can see several ponies wrapped in sheets were piled in a cart as several other ponies were busy digging holes for those poor souls.

‘God what the hell...?’ you covered your eyes for a second as you proceeded through towards the large building in the front. What looked like some kind of church you stopped as you stood in front of two solar guards patching up one of the civilians. Dressed in an amish outfit, you can see both of his hands are bandaged up as most of his clothes are dirty and bloody from the last attack.

“So... The king of the night and day... In the flesh in our very home...” he sighs, as he looks around at his own home being burned right in front of him. “I apologize if our home isn’t as... Homely as it use to be...” He fixes his beard and you could see tears were starting to form in his eyes.

“Do not worry about what I think... I’m here to help whatever i can….” you looked around the village as solar guards are doing the best they could to help the villagers in this town. “But i need to know who done this. Who came to destroy your home” you asked hoping for some answer.

The pony scoffs and stands up. “I’ll tell you who... Those DAMNED EVIL monsters!” he points up over at the mountain. “They came with nothing but greed and lust for our gold. They destroyed our way of life…. Our homes, our crops, our own families they murder and plunder. Demanding to give them our treasures in order to have them ‘protect’ against all kinds of evil..... And yet who will save us from their evil” he looks at his bandaged hands.

You didn’t speak as you wanted him to calm down a bit. You know he’s going through a type of shock or grief or hell both at the same time. Placing a hand on his shoulder,

“I know this much to bear… but i need to speak to the leader or mayor of this town. Are you him?” you asked as you need to speak to him.

The stallion shakes his head. “No, that would be my father. He’s in the church right now.” he points at the entrance to the damaged church. “He’s in worse condition than me”

You were taken a bit back as the fact you meet the son of the mayor of this village. However you give a small nod and thank him before proceeding. The stallion leads you through inside the church. Made into a makeshift hospital you can see several guards and ponies healing several wounded who were inflicted from the last attack. Civilians and guards alike were in the worse condition you could imagine.

On one side several victims all dressed in heavy gauze and whatever clean rags or sheets they can find to dress the other wounds they are suffering. The other side you dare not look as the numerous sheets covering several unlucky ponies who went towards the heavens. Your eyes refused to let out any tears as you continued looking through for the mayor. The ponies around were already in such vile conditions, but when you saw their mayor, you nearly lost your lunch at the sight.

He was covered completely in gauze as his arms and legs were in some type of makeshift wooden casts. From within the gauze you can see major burns on his body as his whole body is wrapped in it. His eyes, ears, mouth and most of his snout looked to be severely burned as a small tube within his neck is keeping his airway clear. It was obvious that he couldn’t see anymore.

“My... God...” you were stunned at the level of injuries this one stallion had.

“Dear celestia above…. Who would?” twilights breath is caught as she couldn’t believe the damage this stallion is in. She had read stories of guards and people surviving major catastrophes, but this... This was pure torture.

“Are you... The king?” a lone mare’s voice echoed from behind. You stopped looking at the badly burned stallion to see a nurse in regular guard armor minus the helmet walking over towards the mayor.

You nodded. “Please... Tell me what happened,” you insisted as this level of evil and destruction can’t go unpunished.

The nurse sighs as she returns to cleaning the mayor’s wounds. Slowly unwrapping the bandages you didn’t flinch as you’ve seen burns before and when it comes to 3rd degree burns you were familiarize with them. The others weren’t as easily swayed at the sight. Hell even Jade was gagging at the sight. Pony fur and flesh should not be a dark burnish color like this stallions was.

“It started with just a few break ins and intimidation tactics….. Few stuff stolen here and there and occasional roughing up the locals weren’t much of a big deal….” she applies some salve on the burns before redressing them. “But then….. Today it seemed….. Far worse than usual” she stops and looks at you.

“It was like... They were running out of time or something. They destroyed everything in their path. Ripping ponies from their homes, demanding their gold and jewelry…..” she looks at they mayor of the small town. “When the mayor intervene to stop they...” the nurse choked a bit as tears welled up in her eyes.

You looked at the stallion still barely alive, as a only small airway tube connected from his torched neck.

“Where they go after that?” you asked now more determine to stop them, or more accurately... More determined to stick a blade into the bastard leader’s neck.

The nurse wipes her tears away. “All I know after the attack is they headed up towards the mountain.” she looks up at the large cross above. “They did took something that was embedded into the cross right here but... I’m not sure what” she points at the large cross above the alter as you can see what looked like a scepter kind of mold where it use to be.

“Those bastards. Who torches a innocent town and takes their gold” rainbow fumed as she was ready to crack some skulls after hearing and seeing what these mercenaries did.

“Very evil ponies Dash. Very, VERY evil ponies...” Jade sighs, as now her favorite weapon is going to see some skulls cracking and blood splattering.

“They… i heard from the guards were heading to the mountains….. They are pure evil your highness. Please….. Stop them” the nurse begged as she places her hand and softly close on the mayors hand. “For my father”

You were a bit surprised at that last response. “Your his daughter?” you asked.

The nurse nods. “I wanted to see the world after I became of age... My father let allowed it and... I came back as a royal medic guard.” She smiles as the stallion slowly turns his head a bit. From within the bandages you can see he was smiling a bit. “I wanted to make him so proud...”

You smiled too, as you walked over to the stallion on the other side. “Sir... I know you don’t know much about me... But you have my word, I will stop them.” You give your reassurance as you tap the side of the bed.

The injured father turns his head to you and reaches out with his cast hand. “B- b- be- are... S- s-ilver a- nd... Go- gol...d... S- sha-... Dow o... Of... T-the... D- dark...ness...” he speaks softly from within his bandages.

You were a bit confused at what he just said, but it wasn’t nearly as important as the rest that the stallion needed right now.

The nurse sighs a bit, as her father began to take it easy, but not before delivering one last message to the king. An old message her ponies always tell back when growing up.

“Um... Did you know... What he said?” you asked, as you were trying to understand.

The nurse smiled, possibly amused from your confusion. “It’s an old saying back my ponies teach the little ones about the mountain,” she stated. “He’s saying ‘beware silver and gold as it will lead you to darkness’.”

“Meaning?” Twilight asked, only to get a shrug from the nurse.

“It’s an old saying that we tell the kids to stay away from the mountain. Supposedly to keep them from exploring the caves filled with treasure.”

‘Beware silver and gold’ you take this new info and decide you shouldn’t waste anymore time, as your enemies were probably a head start up the mountain. Heading out of the church, you rubbed the bridge of your nose, knowing you were going to be haunted at that sight.

“Dammit... If I knew it was going to be thi-” Jade pats your back cutting you off.

“Believe me on this your highness... Even if you try, nopony can be fully prepared for such a sudden attack,” she sighs as she grabs one of her wings feathers. “Especially when it’s right a home land...”

You took a deep breath as you and your captain waited for Rainbow and Twilight who stayed to talk with the mayor’s daughter. After a few seconds both mares came out.

“Nurse Healing Seed, said that the Sabertooth Slashers mercenary group was heading over to the grand entrance of the caves. Supposedly, this place has been sealed off for centuries,” Twilight says holding out the map of where it was located. Looking at it, you can see where both the mountain and where the town were located. There was a large x just halfway around the mountain and just a few inches from where the river was on the map.

“Alright, so we follow the river upstream we can find the entrance to where they went,” you stated and Twilight, Rainbow and Jade all agreed with a nod.

You decided to take to the air, but not too far, as you don’t want to draw attention. Once you gotten a vantage sight of the area, you decided to go the rest on foot. While most of the road is cleared you did managed to see some large boulders that can provide cover... Unless you walk into a fire fight or some sort of ambush.

You walked for several minutes before Jade stops.

“Wait,” Jade stops you, RD and Twilight as she holds her right hand out. You wanted to speak, but she silences you with a finger to her lips. You then took notice as both of her ears began shifting a few times like they were sonar dishes. After a few minutes of listening to her surroundings, Jade stops and looks up at the road ahead.

“5 enemies all armed are up ahead, and they have 2 hostages,” she informed, pointing up towards the hill. “Not sure who, but they are a stallion and a mare both seemed to hate each other.” While the average pony has a good sense of hearing, bat ponies are almost like sonars and they can listen in even while in enclosed doors.

“Can you sense where they all are?” you asked, curious so they know where most of the enemies are without getting ambush.

Jade listens in again before she looks at you. “Most are in a circle. Only two right next to the hostages. Any ideas on how to approach this?”

After pondering for a bit, you decided to see up to where they are and how they were standing to get a better strategy on to attack. You told your the three mares to wait as you proceed up towards the site. Walking well more like creeping up you managed to take cover by two large boulders press together. Using the crack between them you can see what Jade had sensed.

Two guards dressed in what looked like a modern military, however, the colors were more of a dark greenish color with some modern body armor on chest, arms and knees. Three more guards circled a small crate as they happily played a card game while speaking in an unknown language. You know it must be middle eastern, but you still struggled to identify. You know the sabertooth mercenaries are composed of more than one race, as most of the guards are ponies while 2 are griffons. Each soldier brandished a weapon whether it be a sword, crossbow or a war axe. Both of these guards twirled their blades, hoping the chance to spill some blood would come soon.

Right just a few feet from where the others are having their card game you can see two hostages, both looked to be dressed in adventure gear and like Jade said were a mare and a stallion. However you couldn’t tell who they were, as their heads were covered with a burlap sack tied at the neck.

Seeing as Jade was right you do make sure she didn’t miss anyone else during her scanning of the area. You can see a few areas where snipers would be a great advantage points but no pony nor any equipment were placed around. You spent a lot of time reading adventure and strategy books on military advantages to know that for a sniper it’s the layout of the land is their target and knowing how to maneuver through without detection is a great way to spot your targets if things get fired up.

You softly creeped back to your group. You confirm Jade’s suspicion and decided to ask do they have any ideas.

“I say we attack while they are distracted,” RD fist pumps at her idea.

“And risk getting caught. We don’t know how skilled they are or if they have some way to contact their other friends” twilight states. “No we must take them out softly. I can cause a distraction and you all can knock them out.” twilight's horn glows a bit.

“We can take them out from a distance.” jade pulls out a few daggers and hands you three of them. “Best not to take chances and drop them before they could call for backup.”

You do nod as all have a good plan however you don’t know which is best. Then an idea hits you. “I got it.” you beckon all three to come close. “Here’s what we can do” you then begin to plot you plan with your lovers.

*back up at entrance to mine*

“Dammit...” one of the guards grumbled before feeling a his nose start to tickle. He tried to stifle it, but it was futile and he let out a loud sneeze. “I hate standing around,” he growled, wiping the snot from his nose.

“Well if you like you can go catch up with the others,” another guard twirls his knife around in a comical fashion, as he looks at his other idiot comrades.

“And enter this creepy place which might not have any treasure to begin with. Sorry I’ll pass.” The first guard grabs all the cards his comrades had and begins to shuffle the deck.

“Then shut it. It’s bad enough we’re standing here out in the open. Don’t make things worse complaining like a bitch,” the female mercenary snorts in anger, as she hated being outside in the cold.

“Why not defrost that icy heart, Viper? I know you’re like a snake in the grass, but you can at least show some gratitude of being outside,” the guards who was sharpening his sword with a grinding stone said with a smirk. His comment got a threatening growl from his fellow mercenary.

“Idiots... “ Viper growls in frustration. She reaches into one of her jacket pockets and pulls out a cigarette to calm her nerves. She was about to light it, but she suddenly lost it and pulled out a knife so she could stab both of her teammates in the head. Satisfied, she proceeds to pull out a small match, but before she could light her cigarette, a faint whistling sound echoed in her keen hearing. Spending time in the lunar guard system, she had trained her ears well, however, her reflects were a bit slow.

Looking up she couldn’t react fast enough as a medium size rock was just an inch from her face. Clunking right dead center on Viper’s head, she and her other mercenary both were stumbling back as the rocks daze them.

The other mercenaries who were playing poker were alerted, as both of their own were hit by something. Before any could reach to their weapons or react at all a sudden rainbow explosion occurs right in front of them. Right on their poker games the stallions were all thrown back in haste as a sudden jerk forces then to fly back a few feet.

As the poker group was blasted by the explosion, the others couldn’t regain their senses in time, as they were slammed right on their backs. With the force of a sledgehammer against the hard concrete, Viper and her comrade both were gasping from the slam whatever was right on top of them. Both mercenaries quickly lost consciousness as the breath took it out of them.

The other mercenaries were still conscious, but still dazed from the sudden explosion. Before they had the chance to ask any questions, they were quickly apprehended as a light purple aura engulfs them, quickly subduing them a large rope wrapped around their hands and feet hogtied from each end as their weapons were seized by whoever or whatever sneak attack them.

*back to you*

‘Heh plan work without a hitch’ you smile as you do love when a plan go effectively. It’s even a bonus as you managed to combine all three into one major win. Rainbow who was wiping off the cards and pieces of lumber from the box they were using as a table. Though in the corner of your eye you do see her pocket some bits they ‘donated’ to your speed mare lover.

Twilight makes sure all the mercenaries were all rounded up and hogtied to prevent any from escaping. She also uses her magic to remove any blades or other weapons on their persons, so far some were carrying second blades and hell even a few smokescreens and bombs were pulled away as Twilight puts them all in a pile.

You and Jade had taken the more Daring route as while the other mercenaries were dazed from the rocks you threw they couldn't react from the body slam you and jade gave both mercenaries. Landing on the stallion, jade didn't waste any effort to show this viper mare what happens to assholes who harm innocent. Granted I wouldn't hold back on driving a blade into this animals but they know something and you want answers. So you delay the blade and focus on capture.

Once all the mercenaries were captured and tied up you and the others walked over to the hostage's, normally you would cut them free but you were curious as to who these ponies were. Being tied up and spared by these ruthless gang of killers these two just be of great importance if they weren't killed, well at least not yet.

“Hey any pony going to let us go” the made asks as she moves the sack bag from her head.

“Some pony get these bags off us right.” the male pony struggles to break free from the ropes however he couldn't.

‘That voice sounds familiar’ rainbow wonders who it is as she listens in a few more times.

Seeing you close you reach out and grabbed the burlap sack and slowly removed it off the mares head. What you see shocks you to the point. Your body shook as you couldn't believe who was right in front of you.

Sitting right in front of was a khaki color mare with a black and silver mane almost similar to rainbows bit just those two colors. She wore a explorer outfit similar to an experience adventurer or archeologist as her beautiful magenta eyes glisten from the sunlight. She smirks at you as you are trying to form some sort of sentence.

It was Daring Do. THE Daring Do in the flesh and fur.

Just like her books, she in a way would pass as Rainbow Dash, as her wings were bounded and her physical form was like looking at a different color pallette of rainbow. Twitching your eye, your brain felt like shutting down, as you have read the series, but you always thought those books were pure fiction. To see the main character sitting right in front of you, it was beyond your ability to figure out where to even start processing such a sight, or even figure out what your first question would be.

While your brain is having a blue screen right now, Rainbow however jumps in glee to seeing Daring do... Again.

“Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!” the cyan alicorn was literally fangirling right next to you, while Twilight was squealing in glee

You regained control of your senses, but the moment you did, you realized that Daring Do’s shirt had a few buttons undone, showing a very impressive cleavage. For an adventurer, she definitely has an impressive features. Hell, if Rainbow didn’t become an alicorn, she would’ve been jealous at her size. But getting off topic here you then walked around to the other individual.

Removing the bag off the second hostages head you were a bit shocked as the first hostage. You instantly recognized the stallion, as he too was a character from the Daring Do book series. Dressed in an adventure outfit, he was a gray stallion with messy black hair and white streaks. He had some age in his face but still looked handsome though his eyes showed something. Like decief and mischief

It was none other than Daring Do’s longtime nemesis, Doctor Caballeron. Both a doctor and famous treasure thief from what the stories talk about or at least what AK yearling portrays him.

The stallion smiles as he looks up at his supposed savior. You were still skeptical as to who was sitting right in front of you.

“Doctor Caballeron?” you said, having every right to be confused.

He chuckles. “ I guess I’m pretty famous if even the king of Equestria has heard of me,” he said, but if he planned to flatter you, he wasn’t doing a good job. Even so you tried to keep yourself composed.

“I’m more surprise though actually. Shouldn't you be a fictional character?” You asked.

He laughs again. “My dear lad, do I look fictional to you?” he asked, rhetorically.

You wiped your nose a bit. “Guess not.”

“And as for you Rainbow Dash...” the devious archaeologist began, causing RD to stop squealing over her idol. “...I had hoped I’d never have to see that damn face of yours again.” His mood had rapidly changed to one of disgust as he glared at your wife.

You glared deep into the bastard, but you didn’t keep such a fierce expression for that long. What he said made you feel more confused than before. “Wait... Again? What do you mean “again?” You then turned to Twilight and Rainbow Dash. “Something I'm missing here?”

Knowing this is going to be a LONG conversation you and the girls decide to start from the beginning and learn from the basic points. Apparently, Caballeron had heard of some silver and gold stored in mines back when one was close down. So being the sleaze bag he was, he and his lackeys came to claim it. Unfortunately for him, during the adventure he was later captured by the mercenaries sabertooth.

Separated from his crew, Caballeron didn’t realize his predicament until after hiking miles up a mountain he had a visitor who got caught same way. You turned to Daring as she explains her reason for being here. From the start she had a mole in the group about some mercenaries being hired and looking for something. She spent weeks tracking and manages to catch up. Although it was short live as she got captured trying to find the truth.

Now that you know how they got up here, you moved on to asking how they know Rainbow and Twilight.

Daring starts off saying Caballeron and his crew stole an ancient golden ring from her in an attempt to sell it to another big rival of hers, namely Ahuizotl. Arrogant but honest, she admitted that she refused your lovers’ help after they witnessed the whole thing. You noticed how Dash’s cheeks grew red with embarrassment, for her role model didn’t leave out how her recklessness ended up getting her captured by Ahuizotl’s goons.

Once you learned on how they met up, you had another reason to despise Caballeron. That leaves one more question left to answer... Where is the leader?

“For my best guess my dear lad is that they decided to head inside and grabbed all the treasure they can take.”

“It’s more than that Caballeron.” Daring nudges her archenemy. “They were bent on finding something in the mine but I'm not sure what”

“Must be important that they were willing to slaughter a whole village for it” Caballeron sighs a bit

“You knew about that?” you asked wondering if this bastard despite being a hostage could have tangle with these mercenaries only for this to go south fast.

Caballeron shook his head. “Heavens no. Stealing and scamming maybe my biggest adversaries but even I have my limits. I'm not like these savages” he points out the tied mercenaries a few feet away.

You still weren't convince but Daring surprisingly backs him up on that statement.

“I hate to admit it, but he’s right...” she agrees

“Even treasure hunters like me have a code to respect,” Caballeron finishes.

You let out a small sigh before turning to the mercenaries who sat a few feet away all tied together. Of course, you, Jade and Rainbow Dash made sure to take away their weapons before binding them. You give a small kick on the mare mercenary causing her to wake up.

Groaning in pain the mercenary looks up at her captors. Her vision slowly regains as she looks up at you

“Damned... I must be drunk or high. Because I think I'm seeing a hairless monkey right in front of me...”

You growled a bit as if you always hated it despite being use to it. Guess you hate when scum like them call you hairless you despise. For a moment, you were actually growling like a wolf.

Kicking her again she regains her vision fully. “Wake up I got some questions for you and you better answer them truthfully”

She chuckles. “Or what? You going to shut me up with your high class bo-” she stops as you cut her off. Since you weren’t in the mood to deal with this bullshit, you decided to show your dark side. Using your right leg you slammed the mares head right against the hard rock concrete. Just the sheer force was enough to crack the ground. The mercenary could only groan as you held her head down on the ground.

Even just grinding your heel on the back of her head you can tell it was working as now she was looking ready to give in. In a few seconds she finally cave.

“ALRIGHT! ALRIGHT! I GIVE!” she screams, signaling for you to stop.

You removed your foot as you crossed your arms. “Talk.”

Knowing she isn't going to get out of this with her bad attitude or sneezy remarks she only sucked up her pride and answered.

You first asked on who they were and who hired them. She answered with them being the sabertooth mercenaries freelance killers of the badlands with a reputation for being bashful or so you think as she tries to explain they are the world's best solution to a problem. Yeah right.

As for who hired them is not up to her as a leader is the one who does business with the clients. They just do what they were order too. You then asked who and where is her leader and why they burned the village back over around the mountain.

She first starts with her leader's name being Bloody Shank and Jade Star actually helped filled in that part. You learned he use to be an Equestrian general back before he was fired for insubordination and misuse of his power and authority. Apparently using his excessive force on your troops, as well as having 4 of them died due to starvation and excessive physical exercise is frowned upon for all guards. He was investigated, however, he fled like a coward into the badlands where word was spread of him owning the mercenaries as their instructor and leader in combat.

You turn back to the mare as you kept your heel grinding on her head and continued your interrogation. “Why did you burn the village? What was the point in harming innocent civilians?!” you demanded, as the village would take years to recover after how horrible the civilians were harmed. Hell you’ve only seen this back when gangwars use civilians as cover when fighting for territory.

You removed your leg as the mare takes a few breaths before laughing. “Listen... When the general asks you to jump you respond to how high... When he asks you to kill and burn a village... You do as you’re told...” she smirks.

You growled a bit in anger at the response the level of animosity tis mare is showing is sickening to your stomach. However you weren't going to let tis bitch treat you like this is some sort of enjoyment.

Getting down on one knee, you held your position before reaching out and grabbing her neck. “Listen here... When it comes to attacking me I’m pretty much a calm guy...” You increased your grip as the mare was having trouble breathing from your new vice like grip. “But hurting innocent people and burning down their livelihood really sends me on edge.” You straighten her head up till she was looking into your eyes. “So right now... I don’t care who you are. You are a disgrace to the guards and an animal to the nation so unless you prefer to see another sunrise, I STRONGLY suggest you picked your next choice of words carefully before... “ You pull out your gauntlet and unsheath the blade out, the tip is just an inch from her eye. “Before I decide to do a bit of eye surgery on a certain pony...”

She didn’t enjoy being choked down, however, with the blade just an inch from her face as well as your tone of voice only a few have that tone in their voices that would prove they were more serious than talk. She began to shiver in fear, but you could sense that she was about to cooperate.

“Look... The general... He... He’s the monster here... Okay? W-We... Do what he wants us and destroying a village. It was extreme...” she looks down. “...even for me”

You removed your hands and crossed them. “Alright then... Why?”

She doesn’t speak for a few seconds, but she ends the silence when you started to growl. “It was weird alright... Whoever paid us told us to destroy the village as well as find that damned... Key.”

“Key what key?” Jade asks coming to stand beside you.

The mercenary begins that their leader got a letter contract from a certain mining corporation that wants to find another source for their work. However, the village mayor turned them down since he didn’t see any need for any more mining corporations to drill into their mountain. It was later on after too many had tried gain more caves the leader got a letter to Celestia who later devised a treaty to stop it. This treaty gives the villagers ownership of the mountain since they were there for centuries before the miners which means they can refuse any and all mining that isn’t associated to Celestia’s mining corporations.

This treaty is still active... Unless the villagers move then the treaty is a bust. Although they didn’t find the treaty while they torch the village but they did find the second object they were looking for. A strange object that was found in the church that you don’t remember seeing anything like it.

You wondered why your wife never told you about the treaty, but you will ask about it later. What was important right now, was finding out about this key she was talking about. She didn’t see it personally but the boss was satisfied, as after finding the key, they headed straight towards the mountain. That’s where the incident with Daring Do and Doctor Caballeron happened which is the reason why she and some of her lackey’s left to babysit while him and the other comrades left towards the treasure or if there’s any treasure to begin with.

You do ask what she means as she finishes off the mountain maybe filled with valuable resources but it is said it’s cursed. They speak of traps left by the ancient and old race of ponies who had booby trapped the mountain’s inner sanctum. This is also the reason why only a few corporations have drilling rights and know the locations to drill that wouldn’t set off any of the traps. They heard stories of the explorers corpses are lined up as the traps claim new victims each time those would transverse through these deadly traps.

The thought of hidden traps and treasure is typical content in a Daring Do novel, but this was quite real. If the many adventure movies you seen where spears that popped out, arrow shooting dispensers on the walls and a giant boulder ready to crush you makes you wonder if you would be cut for that. This kind of stuff you know Daring Do is more use to, however you.. Might not be so much.

Looking back at the cave, you pull out your favorite tomahawk and twirled it around before putting it back on your belt. You hoped you’d be able to get by without having to resort to more... Extreme methods to protect yourself.

“Looks like this is going to get interesting,” you said before turning back to your lovers. “Alright so Jade, me and rainbow will enter the cave and try to catch up to those assholes. Twilight I want you to contact the guards and wait here till they arrive.” you pointed out as Twilight agrees. She maybe skill in magic which is the major reason she has to stay. Only her magic can keep these asshole mercenaries from escaping and you all can’t stay to babysit, the leader and his other cronies could already be half way inside by now.

“Hello?!” Daring Do shouted with a bit of a growl, incredulous that she was being left out and still tied up. “Uh are you forgetting something?” she points out.

You turn to her and Caballeron and give them a flat stare. “What?”

“Dear sir, you think you’ll get rid of us that easily?” Caballeron smirks as he agrees, even though it’s with Daring Do of all ponies.

“What you think I’ll just let two unarm ponies enter a dange-” you stopped mid sentence as you begin to rethink that idea. You are dealing with THE Daring Do and Doctor Caballeron who you thought were fictional characters. That went sideways the moment you find out those books might be more nonfiction then just regular adventure books.

“Alright... So poor choice of words, but what do you know about the mountain we don’t?” you asked both of them.

Both Daring do and doctor Caballeron looked at each other then back at you. “We have a layout and a map of the cave” both said in unison.

You tilt your head as both Daring and doctor Caballeron both explained they had already have a map and memorize it. You asked how as Daring do stole a map before she was captured and Caballeron... He uh... Charmed one of the female mercenaries in collecting a map under her fingers. Or mostly out of her back pocket.

You rolled your eyes as you remember plenty of stories with Caballeron being quite flirtatious.

Still though you do have to admit they were more experience on this adventuring and both have sort of a layout on the cave. “Twilight what you think?” you asked your wife who had her glowing horn.

She smiles. “Don’t worry, I can take care of them while you guys head inside.” Her horn glows again as all the mercenaries are enveloped in a light purplish glow. “I already send a signal to the guards back at the village, hopefully they’ll be here in a few minutes.

You nodded. “Rainbow you ca-”

“ALREADY DONE!” Rainbow smirks as she cuts you off. Standing beside her Daring brushes off the dust off her arms as she stands beside possibly her #1 fan. Well actually #1 and #2 as Twilight couldn’t help but smile like a crazy fan girl as she stood next to Daring Do herself again.

You laughed a bit before turning to Caballeron. He smirks at you as he awaits his release as well. Knowing it would be troublesome for him being tied up and you know he has some general idea on the mountain you decide to level with him.

“Alright Caballeron. Since we are in a predicament right now I’m going to offer in return.” you first point out. “I will let you go free but in return you must help us find those bastards and whatever they are after.”

“And” he states knowing you aren’t finish.

You let out a small. “Fine if we find some vast treasure you can take as much as you can carry only though... If we find it.”

He laughs in triumph but stops as you held out a finger.

“But if you betray me or anybody else or leave us for dead Caballeron and i promise you” you unsheath your wrist blade and held it right at his neck. “And i promise the curse of the mountain would be the least of your worries. Are we clear?” you asked

“Yes yes... Perfectly clear. Now lad please be so kind as to remove these binds. They giving me rope burns on my wrists” he struggles a bit at the binds.

Knowing you both came to an agreement you removed the binds and helped him up. He stretches out his arms and legs in freedom as for you tried to calm down rainbow and Daring do as they heard everything.

You’ve read many of Daring do books and learned quite a lot on Caballeron but Daring always forgets that in most of her books when you threaten the man's life he’s very serious when keeping his word…. At least to somewhat of a degree. He’s still a sleazebag treasure hunter but he’s as expert just as much as Daring and despite them not liking it you need him. Just you hope he would slip up as you would want to find a way to slit the stallions throat.

Once you all were ready you all proceeded deep into the mountain.

*15 minutes later*

Have you ever seen or read in a story on how ancient caves would look like. Well after dwelling through this one you would have three words to say about this.

What the f#$k

The moment you enter just a few steps inside you can tell this must be a tomb or some kind as several skulls both pony, minotaur and even griffon and diamond dogs line up in a sickening row. Like shelving some books you can see someone must have taken the time to line all the skulls up.

You remembered to pack some glow sticks and broke a few for you and the others. You also packed some flares too just in case as it’s better safe than sorry.

“Serious miss do you should learn a bit of something about packing some essentials like the king here. At least he knows to always pack what’s needed?” Caballeron smirks as Daring only grumbles.

“Packing to much weighs me down or do you forget Caballeron as you tend to venture into musky caves too without the essentials.” Daring smirks causing rainbow to agree with a loud HAH.

“Heh why need to carry when you have loyal hench ponies like mine. Speaking of which I do hope they are alright. Must be worried sick on where I am”

“Awww you miss you little ponies” rainbow mocks as Caballeron lets out a small snort of annoyance.

“At least I'm not useless compared to how you were back at the temple” Caballeron smirks as he reminds rainbow of what happened the first time they met. Despite rainbow winning in the end it’s how it lead up to that moment was actually rainbow fault to begin with.

“WHY YOU!” Rainbow shouts in anger as Daring takes cover a bit from under her hat.

“KNOCK IT OFF ALL OF YOU!” Jade shouted causing everyone to shut up. Everyone shuts up for now as you thank jade star for stopping the fight that could have ended ugly. At least for Caballeron that is.

“Look you can kill each other later. Right now we got a job to do and that’s to find that asshole leader alright.” you clarify at the mission as they all agreed and shut up at least till you can get out. You took the lead and continued on deeper into the mountain. Right now the skulls seem to get more and more scattered than the rest as you and the others had to slowly transverse through some broken spears and a few old shields laying around. You had to squeeze through two large spears that were blocking your way however after passing through you accidentally cut your hand from one of the broken swords that hung out of the wall.

“AH DAMMIT!” you shouted as you dropped your glow stick which rolled right into a small crack on the floor.

“You okay your highness?” Jade asks as you wiped the blood your hand. Right now a tetanus shot is the least of your worries right now as trying not to get stabbed is your main priority.

“I’m fine i just dropped my glow stick. I got another one hold up” you pulled out another one from your backpack you are carrying and broke the fluorescent tube inside. Shaking it up so it glowed brighter you held it up in front of you. The moment you held it up you immediately took a step back at the sight.

From where you were standing you ended up finding a corpse. Like the ones that laying around you. Oh no this one... Was fresh and modern.

Dressed in the same mercenary clothing as the others back at the entrance were wearing you can see their logo on one of the torn arms that was barely hanging on the rest of his torn body. Forget traps like spears and arrow shooting dispensers. This stallion was mauled.

“Dear god…. What happen to him” you asked more revolted as this bastard looked like he was mauled by a bear. His face was barely recognizable as it looked to be smashed in by something.

“Well dear lad i can guess he’s dead” Caballeron points out as everyone turns to him. You grumble as you don’t need his sarcasm right now.

“I guess that smartalack. But it’s more like ‘WHAT’ killed him” you wondered as you looked at the damages. Examining The stallions injuries he suffered you can make a medial guess that he had to have suffered as none of his major arteries seem to be cut. Whoever did this made sure he suffered the slashing before the skull caving in. To much blood he lost was on the lower region then what his skull suffered but you were just speculating

“You think his own team did this to him?” Jade wonders as even to her the level of brutality this stallion must have endured she wondered if the leader did this as a way to show what happens to deserters or those who can’t keep up with his so called code.

“This level of brutality Jade... I’m not sure. But why his own men to be exact? That is if he killed him” you wondered as you may not have any military skills but you know that killing your own men must be some sign of sorts for this.

“Not sure. You think something is in here that this?” Rainbow asks.

That made you gulp nervously as you pray to hope that rainbow is wrong about that. If there was something that can do this much damage living in the cave….. Then you are all in trouble.

‘I pray you are wrong RD...’ you thought and took another deep breath before heading deeper into the cave.

It’s times like these you regret not bringing your phone. If you had to guess, you’ve been wandering the cave for at least 10 minutes, but you had no intention of turning around so soon. Such patience and diligence was awarded when you finally stopped at what appeared to be a large entrance. Though you couldn’t bring yourself to feel accomplished since you came across... Mutilated bodies. Mercenary mutilated bodies.

Forcing yourself to keep calm despite how vile the sight was, you continued walking

“Dios mio, and i thought the mutilations from the cantableron catacombs were a horrible sight to see” Caballeron tried his hardest to not throw up at the sight of the dead bodies around.

“Oh yeah i remember that. Was that in uh?” you tried to remember which book the catableron catacombs were in.

“In Daring Do and the Curse of the Skull Amulet. Page 34!” Daring and rainbow smirk as they memorized each story they read/wrote.

“Shut up you two...” Jade growled, finding it hard to concentrate as you weren’t helping either. Then again you were trying to lighten the mood anyways.

Still Jade isn’t wrong as you need to focus and find the boss and... Whatever's left of his cronies. Still part of you wondered who did this and to several trained soldiers.

You continued through thankfully the sharp objects and smell of gore and blood was somewhat dimmed down but you kept on forward. It feels like it’s been hours since you entered the mountain and part of you wondered where will it end.

You managed to pass by a few more skeletons but you stopped as you felt your shoulder jerked back a bit.

“WAIT!” Daring shouts as she holds you back. You looked at her with an eyebrow raised looking forward you can see nothing but more skeletons and straight walls.

“What is it, Daring?” you asked, but you immediately got your answer when you took another step in front. Feeling your foot slide down a few inches and hearing a loud click you gulped as Daring smacks the back of your head.

“What’s rule number one in exploring a cave.” the great explorer asks, unamused.

“Uh pack lightly?” you answered.

“No...” she then turns to the wall as they slide down revealing several holes. “Watch out for deadly TRAPS!” Daring do shouts signalling everyone to run.

Like getting an order from an officer you high tailed it right towards the entrance. Just as she predicted you just barely dodge some spears that came straight at you. Swerving left and right, you had to slide down a few spears from the ceiling. You kept at it but you ended up falling to the ground. A sharp pain courses on your left leg as you looked down. One of the spears manages to impale just an inch deep into your thigh as you lay on the ground. Trying to get up you looked up to see a few more ceiling spears ready to pierce down at you.

You tried to stand up again and dodge the spears before you felt a pair of hands grabbed your shoulders and with a sharp yank you dodge the oncoming spears. You felt your body getting carried up and over someponies shoulder and carried through to the other side.

Once you were all safe you looked down at whoever saved you. Your brain tried to register as you were on the shoulders over Daring Do’s archrival as he sets you down.

“Thanks I owe you one...” you said wiping your forehead, but then realized who you were talking to.

Caballeron smirks. “Oh trust me you do.” he laughs a bit.

You growled a bit as you had a bad habit of making poor choice words, especially to the wrong ponies. Still though you can worry about that later. Right now your leg needs tending. Grabbing a roll of fresh bandages and some disinfectant. Looking at your leg you can see you ended up taking part of it as a souvenir you didn’t want. Removing the spear part out of your leg you begin to apply pressure on it.

“Rainbow can you hand me one of your special tourniquet straps you have in your bag?” you asked, remembering the cyan alicorn brought some in case you get a sprain or a broken bone they also work as a a way to cut of bleeding so you can dress the wound proper.

You waited for an answer as you finally managed to stop the bleeding at least to a degree. “Rainbow?” you asked again looking up

Looking around, all you can see is Daring Do on one side and Caballeron on the other. Neither Rainbow Dash nor Jade where anywhere to be seen.

“JADE STAR, RAINBOW?!” you shouted again but didn’t get a response.

“Dammit... We must have gotten separated when the spears started jabbing.” Daring sighs, as now they were down to three now.

“Seems that way. There were two ways when we were trying to save our king here. They must have taken the left path,” Doctor Caballeron shrugs.

You sighed a bit in annoyance as now you were separated with your wife and bodyguard and now stuck with two explorers who looking at each other both looked ready to strangle each other. From having things working smoothly to now things going to turn chaotic your day just keeps getting better and better.

You let them bicker a bit as you treated your leg injury. Once you managed to stop the bleeding, you disinfected with some rubbing alcohol before using a special medical staple gun you bought with you. Like ones back for emergency EMT’s, this special device uses sterile staples that help enclose major wounds that the body was inflicted. A faster process but still the staples are harmless as you literally are stapling your wound up still though better then nothing.

You staple the wound up a bit before cleaning it up one more time before bandaging it. The fact that Daring Do and Caballeron were still arguing like foals, didn’t make treating the wound any easier. “Would you shut up already? You both sound like an old married couple.”

“WE’RE NOT A COUPLE!!” both shouted at you as you give them a flat look.

“Okay then your majesty...” Caballeron spoke the last words with obvious mockery. “What makes you think we are a couple?” he asks.

You first point the fact that in almost every Daring do book that him and her always meet up in weird and strange ways. Daring throws out saying that since Caballeron is a sleaze bag that would doom all of equestria for money she wouldn’t need to make him the prime evil stallion he is.

You listen as Caballeron states that he’s a business stallion and gives whatever his clients wants for the right price. You looked at him unsatisfied, as you knew very well what kind of immoral methods the archaeologist used to get his hands on rare objects. You do mention why not work with museums or well funded architects that you figure would paid handsomely for his services.

“I would... But it most times these art collectors or fantic freaks tend to pay more than usual buyers,” he shrugs as you and Daring rolled your eyes at the same time.

“You see, it’s no use getting through to him.I wouldn’t be surprised if he chooses the treasure over us,” Daring snarled.

“And what about you Daring Do? Since I recall most of your adventures always starts with a want of treasure,” you clarify as you read almost every adventure book Daring do wrote and each one was involved with a treasure of unquestionably power. “Where does all those treasures you collected go to?” you asked, wondering on those end of the world artifacts go once she finishes.

“Simple I give them to the museums to put up in display” she smirks as she mentions where those treasures are.

You and Caballeron give her a flat blank unamused stare.

“What?” she asks.

“You give artifacts with power that could possibly end the world... To a museum?”

“Are you calling me a liar?!” she fumed, but you didn’t feel threatened. You probably had Jade to thank for that, as she gave you those kind of expressions almost every day.

“No just an idiot that’s all. Daring Do that’s the stupidest idea ever, giving something that can possibly destroy the whole world in just seconds to a place that would display it for EVERYONE to see.” you finished. “That’s like letting a foal take a knife to school for show and tell.”

Daring walks over and grabs your shirt. You still didn’t flinch as she brings your face closer to hers. “And do you think I should have done. Give them Caballeron here” she points out as doctor Caballeron shrugs.

“I don’t mind, more cash for me,” he laughs a bit

You slapped Daring’s hand off your shirt and dust it off. “How about a vault Daring? Treasure like that the world is better off not knowing it exists or destroying it. I wouldn’t want the world to know that it exists or that something like that is still around for those to use to it’s evil ends.”

"Well what about you? So call king of the night and day. King of equestria. Why are you here then" she asks. Well more like demands as she stands right in front of you.

Knowing she will find out you decide to come clean. At least to a certain degree as some secrets best left unsaid.

You begin to suspect that you weren’t the only human who came to this world and that your supposed ancestors had left some important items for you. You were task in finding them. Daring asks how you found this location in which you can't tell them. You can't indulge your assassin family secrets but you do mention your diamond dog friend helped you get the supplies with his weapons and equipment so as not to arouse suspicion. Both Caballeron and Daring Do were impressed as your equipment was up to date and only skillful explorer know what to have with and or bring.

“Impressive. I believe your diamond dog friend must have unique survival skills to acquire such necessary equipment for this journey” Daring do smiled impressed.

“Yeah that mutt can deliver,” you chuckled.

“WHOA WHOA WHAT THE BUCK!” Daring was taken back as to that last sentence.

"What?" You looked at them questionably.

“Dear great gods above. How can you say that!?" Caballeron says in disgust at what you said.

“What did I say?” you asked again.

“I should slap your mouth for calling a diamond dog that!” Daring holds her hand out in signalling of slapping at you.

“SERIOUSLY WHAT DID I SAY?!” You pull back a bit as now you were more concerned on what you said.

“Seriously by the moons you don't know what you just said? I mean come now. I worked with diamond dogs before but calling one that is a low blow" Caballeron joined with Daring as both were right in your face.

You guessed as both adventurers were gearing up to smack you.

“Are you both talking about mu-” you were cut off as both give you their answer.

“YES!!” they screamed at the same time

After keeping quiet for several minutes you let them simmer down before you asked your questions. Since you were still new to some equestrian culture one part you failed to learn as this is a major part in cultures with the diamond dogs. While you learned they have had quite a difficult life within equestrian history and have had a horrible reputation you failed to know that a few words that some were outlawed and some were a means of hurting that species

You asked more on that issue as the word 'mutt' is the equivalent of calling a zebra the z word. You pressured on what the z word was. Caballeron fills it in as you now know is the same as calling and african american back home the n word. Same goes for calling an earth pony a mudtroggan, calling a diamond dog mutt means you were denouncing them. To the word if means they were worthless, nothing but animals to society, uncivilized.

Hearing that you felt ready to throw up as you had been calling him mutt for years And never 'EVER' has he ever mentioned on what that word means. For years since you been working with him you’d been calling him worthless, just the thought made you sick.

Looking up at the author, you felt guilty about your ignorance, but strangely enough, Wolf didn’t look too offended. Hell most times he laughs and agrees. Daring wonders on the thought of a diamond dog accepting you calling it as only a few can let others call them that and even more rare for one go accept it. Still though once you get out of the cave and head back home you are going to give your friend... No best friend a long overdue apology.

You took the lead and walked towards a crack on the wall. You can feel a faint breeze from the cracks and pulled out your tomahawk. Breaking it down you can see another path leading somewhere.

“Looks like it leads deeper into the mountain,” you pointed it out as you enter the hole. Daring and Caballeron both looked at each other then at the hole the king enter. Seeing the path they went in is blocked and they are down two explorers they knew only one way out is forward.

Letting Daring Do go in first, Caballeron follows suit unaware as up above the ceiling of where they rest a pair of white eyes blinked as the intruders enter further into the mountain.

*Rainbow Dash’s pov*

“Dang it... Why did we went right instead of left?” Rainbow Dash groans in frustration.

“Well dodging those spears our damned king decided to set off wasn’t what we had planned.” Jade grumbles as out of all the ponies to get stuck with it was the loudmouth of the group.

“Still shouldn’t we go back and take the other path?” Rainbow asks pointing back to where they were separated.

“It’s blocked Dash. Our only way is forward from here,” Jade reasoned and decided to take the lead and walks forward deeper into the cave. After several long minutes of walking they managed to see a light up ahead.

“Hey look,” Jade points out as they race towards the light. However, they came to a halt when a few rocks were piled up over the entrance with a single beam of light shines into the cave. Managing to move some of the rocks away, the light grew larger. Once the mares moved enough, they slowly pushed themselves out through the hole they created. Going in first, Jade felt the warm rays of sunlight hitting her face as she slowly crawls herself out from the hole. Rainbow follows suit as they both stood over the side of the mountain. The rocks around were loose and one small misstep would cause them to take a rough tumble down their deaths.

A wide smile spread on Rainbow Dash’s face and she did a few loops in the air. Jade looked up at the cyan alicorn with an eyebrow raised and Dash came back to the ground with a sheepish expression. “OH YEAH! FINALLY out of that death trap mountain”

Once the awkward moment had passed, Jade took a good look at their surroundings. One of the first things she noticed was that they were several miles away from the entrance on the right side of the mountain. However.. That wasn’t the only thing that got her attention.

“RD, come take a look at this...” she said gesturing her to come over by wiggling her finger. Looking down, the mares spotted that near the entrance, there were several guards and carriages spotted several miles away. Barely visible, they take off into the air for a bit in order to see how this would affect Twilight.

“I think I see Twilight just a few inches from the last carriage” rainbow squinted as she could barely see a bit of a purple figure standing beside the last carriage on the right.

“Let’s head over. Hopefully she might know what to do now,” Jade wonders as she hopes the bookworm marefriend might have something that could help

Rainbow agrees. “Yeah when these kinds of situations, Twi usually has the answer...”

With that both mares take off towards the carriages they could only hope that twilight might have something good to help them with.

*few minutes later Jade’s pov*

It took some time to fly over as walking would have been a bitch to get down. ‘Thank Celestia I was born a pegasus. How earth ponies and unicorns get to and from without these babies is beyond me’ she thought as the fly over took barely 10 minutes from where we came out of the mountain.

As me and rainbow drew closer to where we left twilight we could see 4 carriages all having the leftover mercenaries that were left out to guard the entrance. Twilight was speaking to one of the guards as we flew closer towards them.

Twilight was just about finished talking to the guards before she heard several wings flapping beside her. Looking up she smiled to see Jade and RD land in front of her virtually unscathed. But she was more confused as to seeing them out without their lover or the two special explorers.

Rainbow bites her lip, hesitant to explain what happened. “We ended up setting off one of the traps in the cave and had to make some split decision maneuvering.

Twilight gasps. “Oh Celestia... IS OUR LOVER ALRIGHT!” Twilight screamed fearing the worst as to hearing that.

Jade stops and grabs Twilight’s shoulders, although not too roughly since Twilight was a princess. “Look our king is a tough stallion. I know that he’s alright after all he survives you both every day”

“HEY!” Rainbow yelled.

“Besides the point,” Jade speaks up as both mares grumble at that comment. “He’s survive that asshole Duke Red Light of Vanhoovers and let’s not forget he’s taken on that bastard Nero remember?” she clarifies, almost giving into the urge to shiver at what she saw in those battles. How their king survive those animals she always wondered if humans are resilient or damned right crazy to face enemies that could kill them in a heartbeat.

“Yeah but-” twilight starts but stops as rainbow flies behind and hugs her.

“Relax Twilight. And besides he’s with DARING Do! Hello? Greatest explorer in all of Equestria.”

“And Doctor Caballeron too, remember Dash?” Twilight says plainly but annoyed as she forgets the second pony that joined them on their little adventure. There was no doubt Caballeron was brilliant, but he was also dangerous.

Stopping to think about it, Jade sighed at how stressful this mission has become. “Can today get any worse?” she grumbled while squeezing the bridge between her eyes.

“Uh miss Twilight” a random guard approaches as the group all look towards him.

“Yes...?” she asks.

He gulps. “We have a problem”

The girls let out another random groan.

“Well i hope the king is having better luck then we are?” jade face palms as this day is going to be long.

*your pov*

“F@#K THIS SHIT!” you screamed out as you tried your best to stay alive as the mountain is definitely alive and wanting to take your life.

After finding another paved pathway you continued on with both Daring do and Caballeron followed through as you continued deeper into the mountain. You all managed to dodge a few more deadly traps and with some quick maneuvering you managed to walk around a few traps that were easy to walk around.

You hated how you didn’t have full control of your powers yet as you only have a few spells that can help. Sadly not everything, but still a few that would help turn the tables if your facing strong opponents. Too bad this one trap was unavoidable and none of your abilities could stop a 15 ton boulder barreling down at you.

“I THOUGHT THIS SHIT ONLY HAPPENS IN BOOKS AND MOVIES!” you screamed as you ran with all your speed

“SHUT UP DAMMIT AND KEEP RUNNING!” Daring shouted just as loudly.

You three kept running at full speed as you tried to find some way to dodge this boulder and keep yourself and the other two explorers from becoming pancakes.

Looking around you managed to spot a large crack on the wall or some sort of a hole on the wall. ‘THERE’ you swerve towards the hole in the wall. You managed to grab both Daring and Caballeron as you all three managed to enter the hole. Though it was a bit tight but it manages to fit you just enough for you all to slip inside. You all managed to catch your breath as the boulder slides right by you all

“Jesus that was close...” you sighed happily as you managed to dodge death yet again.

“Dear Celestia... I’m getting to old for this shit” Caballeron sighs as he tries to catch his breath.

Daring do was blushing red as out of the three she was the least comfortable right now. While all of you indeed made it into the hole... It was very small which means Daring felt both stallions press against her whole body. Being just the same height as rainbow she could feel both stallions meaty packages pressing against her. ‘DEAR CELESTIA! WHY DO THEY HAVE TO BE SO STRONG AND SO DAMNED PACKING?!’ she screams in her head as her face was bright red as both stallions were trying to catch their breaths.

Once you managed to calm yourself you looked down at Daring Do. You tilt your head as you wonder why she is blushing red. “Uh you okay Daring?”

“Get... OFF OF ME!” she shouts, followed by several loud cracks.

Daring Do huffs in anger as she walks ahead from the group, her face still tomato red. As she was walking away both you and Caballeron stayed behind. Not because you were tired oh no. It’s the fact that Daring clocked you and Caballeron’s jewels.

‘GOD THAT MARE’S KICK!’ you held your groin as the mare can kick. Lying on your knees Caballeron was busy throwing up as Daring do did more kicks then just once. Seriously the poor stallion is going to need a lot of ice to heal those hits.

You thought after all the times Jade has hit your groin, you’d be used to the pain, guess you were wrong. ‘Seriously if this keeps up I’ll have to start wearing a cup`` You stood up as the pain was slowly starting to ease up. At least to somewhat tolerable enough to stand up you and Caballeron who was able to stand up too

“Wait up!” you called out as you ran after the temperamental explorer. By the time you managed to catch up with Daring Do, you found yourself in a large circular room filled with painted pictures.

“Wow I wonder what these mean...” you wondered, looking at each painted picture as though they looked to be telling a story.

Daring who had spent years learning on hyroglifics, picture writing and story architectural she knows that each painting despite losing some paint they do tell a story. What each picture means she only know bits about them.

Even before becoming the king, you’ve liked to read a bit of history of Equestria and like the stain glass in Canterlot castle, you know these pictures are telling a story. From a few points on each picture you can only give a brief explanation.

The first one shows a tall red goat like figure is looming over what looks like a small field. That you figure, has to represent Grogar and him looming over Equestria, hoping to claim it as his own one day.

The second one is the tall red goat is looking down at a shadow pony figure with white eyes. That must be someone that Grogar work with or someone who knows him. Question is who?

The third one is the shadow pony figure is looking at one direction as other smaller shadow figures are racing at where he’s looking. That you figure have to represent him sending his own minions at the world. Another question is what and what happened?

The fourth painting is what looks like large alicorns looking down as a small figure in white stood in front of them. Temporarily thinking back to your bizarre day working at that hotel, you figured these alicorns must represent both of Celestia’s parents and the small figure in white must be... Your father.

The fifth one shows the figure in white what looks like an orb that’s attached to his arm or his gauntlet is sucking up the shadow figure. You figure your father must have done something to the shadow figure but what did he do.

The sixth painting shows the shadow figure is walking through a lone wasteland on it’s own. You wonder what happened to him.

The last one shows the figure in white facing a direction while another figure dressed in black with a white iris mirroring the figure in white. You wonder who that is and what it’s supposed to represent.

With all these pictures you wonder what the whole story is this telling you. Knowing you need this new info you decide to take some photos. Hopefully your mentor can help you in answering what they are telling you. Taking out your camera you took a few photos before putting your camera away.

“Souvenirs your highness” Caballeron smirks as you place your camera back in your pocket.

“More like evidence. I need someone to analyze these paintings,” you corrected without turning to look at him.

While you finished taking some pictures Daring do sees another pathway and goes through without you and Caballeron. The path wasn’t long as she stops at the sight. “HEY YOU BOTH BETTER COME HERE!”

You and Caballeron both look at each other before going after Daring Do. Once you managed to catch up, both of your jaws dropped at the sight. Mountains of gold and gems piled up around the whole room as several pieces of priceless pottery and furniture were littered around.

“Wow” you said in amazement as this felt like you were in one of Daring do’s books. The treasure of the monkey king you remember had a similar atmosphere like this one.

Caballeron looked to be more ecstatic as right as he took a glimpse of all the gold and jewels he quickly pulled out a large sack from his vest pocket.

‘Seriously damn treasure hunters’ you shake your head as he begins to fill his pockets and bag with gold and gems. You walked over and gave him a good punch on the head, making sure it would hurt the next day. Unlike Caballeron you didn’t have any reason to take the treasure, as being a king has brought you MUCH more money than you needed.

Leaving him to his gold stuffing you walked through the small path that leads to the middle of the room. More gold and jewels litter the floor however it begins to litter with something else as you walked further towards the middle.

Blood and bits of body parts.

You gulped as you found the rest of the army of mercenaries all chopped up and scattered around. From where you stood before you didn’t see them till you managed to make it halfway towards the middle.

The carnage from these poor devils spread all over as the gold was tainted in their supposed fortune. The same treasure they came for now they can be buried with it. But to you it’s somewhat justice to what these monsters have and had done to those poor, innocents

Especially when the I leader whom you expected to be sitting on the golden throne in front of you is just as mutilated as the others.

“I’m guessing he is... Or was the leader?" you asked as somewhat like the others his arms and legs were still attached, but his stomach had been ripped open leaving his organs hanging out. Blood pooled out as he sat leaning sideways on the throne and unlike his arms and legs, his head has been cleanly ripped off.

You look over the body for anything he might have on that would help you escape this confound cave. Daring helps you search and manages to spit a perfectly clean backpack on the side. She recognize it to be hers as they ended up confiscating it after she was captured.

‘Let’s hope it’s still here...’ She grabs her bag and searched it. Meanwhile you were still examining the body, it’s obvious from the various claw marks that some sort of wild animal had torn him up, various scratches indicating claw marks were covered around his torso, arms and face showed something strong and has blades for claws had done a number on him.

“Hey monkey, if you’re done observing the corpse of a thug, I found something you’d might like to see,” Daring called out. You still weren’t fond of being addressed as “monkey”, but you did look to see what the famous explorer had found. The moment you saw what was in her hand, you forgot about the insult and your eyes widened with amazement.

“Is that...?” Daring Do smirked, as right in front of her was a large door. You smile as you have a way out now but that still leaves you to find the key.

You took a closer look at the leader’s body before you manage go spot something in his jacket. Something shine that caught your eye. Reaching out you slowly with your right hand, you suddenly stopped just an inch from the corpse.

Your body froze as you stop still not even blinking as what made you stopped would give you nightmares for a year. This is because... The general was grabbing your arm.

Getting a firm grip on your wrist, you stood still a bit fearful as the general’s dead hand is holding you back.

‘Oh god what the f-’ you stopped mid thought as a sharp pull forces you closer to the general’s face. His eyes which were closed, now shined a pure white soulless glow.

You gulped in fear as the general just stares at you before he finally spoke.

“It's disrespectful... To disturbed a corpse...” it speaks out in a low gruntfile demonic tone.

Hearing it speak you quickly yanked your arm away and jumped a few steps away from it.

“Shouldn't a corpse stay dead first?” You panted as that is something Daring should add in her next story. Even the part when the generals dead body IS STANDING UP AND WALKING TOWARDS YOU!

"... Won’t give up... The key..." he, no strike that, it pumped as his own organs fell off from its exposed stomach. Out of everything that would probably make you want to throw up there is one thing it does that makes you gag.

Going into it stomach and up into his chest you watched as it pulls something out of its body. You managed to see what he pulls out as you took a few deep breaths, it’s not a pretty site to see a dead man uh pony with his intestines hanging out and half his face mutilated standing upright isn’t something you wanted to see. Then again you use to work in the emergency room and many patients who were rushed to the hospital some who were barely breathing. Yeah not a pretty sight to see.

Reaching out from within his decomposing body you see him pull out a large golden claw gauntlet with a unique gem in the middle. The claws looked sharp as each tip was needlepoint and the whole thing was encased in a thick layer of gold. Only the black diamond shape gem you catch sight as the corpse leader puts it on.

“I... Control... My... New powers...” He examines his new weapon as you and Daring took another few steps back from it. “Shadows... Will... Dissolve... You...” he speaks in a low demonic tone. Without warning you weren’t able to react fast enough as the dead leader swipes at you however you weren’t close enough to the slash. Still however you were sent flying as some shadow like projectile hits you in the chest sending you flying right into the pile of gold behind you.

“AH!” you gasped as the slam was like getting rammed by Rainbow Dash after she botched a flying routine. You know as the number of times she’s accidentally tackled you she has only twice she broke a few ribs. This one felt like it cracked already three of them. You slowly pull yourself up as you looked up at the dead leader. Now you must be having a mental breakdown as right in front of you you see not one but two mercenary leaders standing in front of you. One very dead leader with a golden gauntlet claws and the other just a few inches from where you landed completely covered in a black color with two glowing white eyes.

‘THE F@$K’ you screamed mentally, as this is something you do know how to respond. Even Daring Do was both amazed and shocked at the sight. From one sort swipe a black glob of shadow poured out as it takes form the moment it reaches out at the human. In an instant it takes the form as the dead leader as it stands right in front of the king of Equestria. This magic she’s never seen before in her years as an explorer but she has heard a certain tale of something like this. She will need to head back to her studies to find out what it is.

You kept staring at both the leader and this shadow appreciation as you couldn’t comprehend on what the hell is going on. Or how this bastard is still alive despite being embowled.

“M-My... Power... DIE!” the dead leader screams in a demonic form again. His shadow clone looks at you and stomps on a half broken spear right next to its left foot. Bouncing the weapon in his hand he twirls it and lunges it at you. You just an inch from where the blade was aiming barely managed to dodge it as the shadow figure pierces it through the gold.

Climbing up from the pile and back onto the small platform you felt yourself losing control. It’s a bitch to use it but out of your powers it’s devastating, especially since you’re going to need it. Getting down on all fours, you transformed into a wolf and actually bite onto his shoulder with a powerful chomp. Blood spilled all over as your fangs sank in deep. However for being a leader with a new power you forget he’s still dead and being dead helps when you can’t feel pain. Seconds as you chomped down at the bastards shoulder you felt another slam on your stomach as this one you kept your grip on his shoulder. Ripping off bites of its dead flesh you spit out most of it as you changed back to a human.

Looking up you can see part of his shoulder gone leaving only half of what it used to be. Ignoring the revolting taste in your mouth, you pulled out your tomahawk as the dead leader throws out another round of shadow freaks. You managed to dodge the first one and barely on the second impact. However, the third one you ended up taking the full force as the third counter attacks. Still not as much as the first one but this one definitely took some wind out of you.

You managed to get up as Daring Do frantically looked for a weapon. After all, unlike you, she couldn’t use magic. Finding a golden sword sticking out from one of the piles, she grabs it and unsheathed its blade. It shined brightly in the light however that's the least of Daring’s concerns.

Just as she was about slash at the dead mercenary the bastard conjures up another of it’s shadow clones to block the blade.

“Not... Fast... Enough...” it says again in a demonic tone. The shadow holds the blade as Daring Do desperately tried to pull it out of its grasp. She pulls as hard as she could, but it was no use.

The shadow clone holds the sword tight in his right hand before kicking Daring away from it. She watches a bit in fear as the clone without warning breaks the blade like breaking some glass in his own hand. That’s not all, collecting the pieces, he threw them towards the explorer.

Daring dodges each shard of the blade as the shadow clone kept throwing each piece before it didn’t had anymore. Racing over she stands right beside you as you held your weapon out.

“So... Killing him would be a problem...” Daring pants a bit.

“Yeah I’m open for any suggestions...” you clarify as this fight isn’t going to be easy. You didn’t want to risk losing control and turning into a wolf again. Doing so, you might end up forgetting Daring Do was on your side and bite her instead.

“I got one if you like to hear,” a familiar, but obnoxious voice echoed behind you. Looking back you can see Caballeron had finished stuffing his bag up with all the gold he could carry.

‘He held up on helping us just so he could continue stuffing his bag?’ you thought angrily. “What do you have in mind then, asshole?” you asked, making no attempt to hide your fury.

Caballeron wasn’t phased by your rudeness and only holds out a small dagger in his hand. “Oh just... This!” He aims his dagger up and tosses it right at his target.

Above the thorn, you and Daring Do only saw a brief glimpse as hanging above it held by a medium size gold chain was a large jewel and gold decorative chandelier. The crystals above looked sharp as the dagger somehow manages to snap the chain off. Must have been rusted for the centuries of holding the same weight it couldn’t hold out the dagger snapping it. You and Daring took a step back as the dead mercenary doesn’t react as the chandelier slams right on it.

‘Why didn’t I do that?’ you wondered.

“Now wasn’t that easy? Are you both quite finished playing with yourselves” he bows towards you as some bits of gold fell out of his sack a bit.

You mouth mimic the bastard a bit but suddenly you stopped. The sound of something big being moved definitely didn’t sound as you looked back at the broken chandelier. You let a low groan as the dead leader wasn’t done yet, though for a moment you also smirked that Caballeron no longer had something to be proud of.

“You were saying, asshole?” you asked the archaeologist, who sheepishly tried to avoid eye contact with you.

Lifting the damned chandelier right off its back, you cringe a deep scowl as now this guy should definitely be dead by now. The crystals embedded in his body as several of them went through its head as it’s jaw was just hanging by a bit of flesh.

“Still... Alive...” it said in that same deep, demonic voice.

You and the other explorers couldn't react fast enough as another side slash summons three more shadow clones in which charged right at you three.

You being closest the middle clone lungs right at you as your whole body twirls from its grasp. Landing on your side the clone misses you by an inch but quickly regains his stance. Not just a second of dodging his lunge, you were later wrestling with the bastard clone as the second charge it manages to grab at your neck.

Both Daring and Caballeron’s eyes widened as you were lifted off the ground. However their staring was short lived as within seconds after you started your fight both Caballeron and Daring Do were thrown into a fight as the other two clones charged right at them. Dr. Caballeron like in the books, was a skilled fighter as he tangled with the second clone on the ground floor while for Daring she prefers to fight airborne then on the ground.

You growled angrily as you tried to free your throat. With your teeth turning into fangs, you bit down on the clone’s arm as you managed tear some of its arm off. Unphased at the fact you managed to rip a chunk away from it, he only looked at his now severed arm before you ended it by grabbing your tomahawk and severing his head.

Disappearing into a black mist you coughed up a bit as this clone really had a hatred in it to kill you. 'Seriously that clone had a grip of a heavyweight wrestler...' you took in a few more deep breaths.

While you tried to regain some of your breathing patterns you looked up as both explorers were fighting for their lives as the other shadow clones worked hard in wanting to kill both of them. For being older and carrying a heavy bag of gold and jewels on his back you can see this bastard Caballeron can handle himself no problem.

'Obviously despite being an experienced adventurer, he isn't ready to kick the bucket yet' you smirked as Caballeron manages to grab the clones arm he twirls it around and throws it over into a pile of gold. You looked away as not only gold was in that pile since the clone lands right on some broken jagged spears that were probably the mercenaries own since they looked to be a bit modern detail then the ancient ones

Daring Do on the other hand, proved to be a much better fighter than her longtime adversary.

"You both alright?" you asked as both adventurers panted a bit from their fights.

"Oh Celestia... I think I’m getting too old for this shit..." Caballeron fixes the strap on his backpack as he stretched his back out a bit. You raised an eyebrow from his statement finding it debatable that he’s considering giving up on treasure hunting.

“Admitting you’re getting old now? I’d hate to have to replace my number one rival,” Daring laughs a bit, causing Caballeron to growl a bit.

“Silence, both of you! Aren't you forgetting something" you point out as the now mutilated mercenary leader stood ready for another attack.

"Dammit, we can't keep up with this...” you grumble as already you were tired and now you don’t know how much longer you can handle this onslaught.

“Any plans because one would be nice,” you asked.

Daring kept her eyes on the gauntlet on the mercenary's arm. “If we can remove that gauntlet off his arm, maybe it will stop.”

“Great question though Daring: how in hell are going to get it off without getting beaten up by his million clones?” You managed to dodge a other clones charge and slash at it as it tried go get up. Furthermore since you were getting tired, you were growing tempted to give in to your instincts and turn into a wolf again.

You simmered down as your abilities come in handy a few times but they become harder to control and take a lot to maintain. You made a mental note to intensify your training with Antique once you got back to Ponyville.

Killing it seems to prove more difficult than usual but then again killing something that’s technically already dead. However seeing as that gauntlet still being used you figure it must be what is keeping the bastard from dying. You needed to get it off and you needed to do it fast. You don’t know how much dodging and slashing you can keep up with these shadow clones. Each slash sends a new one just as strong and quick as the last one.

“Okay new plan. I’ll try to jump behind and you two distract him for me” you finished as you wrestle with one of the clones before slamming his head on your knee before slashing it’s chest.

“US?! What are you going to do?!” Caballeron raised an eyebrow as he slams another clone right against a stalage pillar.

“Just watch...” you smiled as you managed to throw another clone over head as you fall back a bit into the gold pile. Despite the gold piled high you managed to see enough of the edge to hide behind. The clone lands on one of the pointed spears in one of the piles as you decide to use the edge for cover.

Walking in cover, Daring and Caballeron kept fighting for a few minutes as you managed to circle around. You climb over and up on top of the throne the dead mercenary was sitting. You watched for an opening you can see this bastard isn’t going to stop till either somehow he runs out of magic, his body finally decays to bone or if both explorers finally pass out from exhaustion or die from the clones.

‘Well here goes nothing’ you unsheath your wrist blade out and waited for the right moment. Waiting for a minute you finally spot your chance. Losing his balance from all the slashing you jumped.

You managed to jumped on top of him with your wrist blade embedding into his back as you managed to hold him to the ground. Once he was subdued you reach out and grabbed the gauntlet. You pulled on trying to remove it off, however, it was proving more difficult then the sneak attack. Almost like it was glued on the gauntlet did not budge nor did the dead mercenary did anything to stop you from removing it. Even as you broke his arm by bending it the other way the arm refused to give up the gauntlet.

You tried it for several seconds before all the pulling force plus the decay of the arm forced it to break off from the dead mercenary leaders shoulder.

You scrunch up in disgust as half his arm you held with the hand still in the gauntlet. ‘Dammit the things I have to do...’ You grabbed part of the forearm and twist it, hoping to remove the gauntlet off, you stopped as a light hum echoed in your ear.

“What th-” holding the arm you didn’t notice before a sudden burst of magic sends you flying onto the throne. You were a bit dazed from the hit but you suddenly felt your body being held down and your left arm sticking out towards. Regaining your sight you managed to see as the leaders shadow clones were holding you down and a few were holding your arm out.

“DAMMIT LET GO!” you screamed out as you tried to break free both Daring Do and Caballeron tried to help, but a few more shadow clones kept them from getting close.

You struggle your hardest as one of the shadow clones looms over with the gold gauntlet. Removing the decomposing hand out of the socket you can figure what it’s going to do.

“Need... Slave... Need... Master...” Lining up with your arm, you couldn’t break free as the clone slides the gauntlet onto your arm.

The moment the gauntlet was inside you can feel your fingers felt like something was pulling into each of the sockets. As the hand was secure into the gauntlet your whole arm felt like it was going cold almost like you dipped it into a freezing ice bath you screamed out in pain.

‘AH F@#KEN DAMMIT! GET IT OFF!’ you scrunch up in pain and once again found the temptation to give in to the dark magic inside you.

The magic in the gauntlet circled around you as the clones all dissappeared leaving you to twitch and convulse in pure pain from the magic. The magic in the gauntlet slowly seep into you as you tried to regain control of your body and tried to remove it sadly like how the mercenaries leaders arm it didn’t want to come off.

As you fought to gain control of your body the magic was already seeping into your body and into your psyche. The magic was almost in complete control another magic surges stops it.

‘What... Why...?’ the black magic from the gauntlet was struggling to break into your mind but something prevent it from moving.

‘Sorry sport. But this body and mind’ as the black mist magic tries to gain access another mist but dark reddish color looms over and surrounds magic.

‘No... No... You’ the shadow’s magic starts to dissipate as the red mist covers the magic like a poison gas.

‘IS MINE!’ Within seconds, the black shadow mist disappears as the red mist returns back to where it belongs... Back inside your subconscious.

Back to reality you pant in pure exhaustion as suddenly you now regain your whole body again. You felt terrible as you couldn’t help but throw up from how much pain you were feeling just seconds again.

You took a few seconds to regain your breathing patterns before turning to the golden gauntlet on your arm. You watched as the large hunk of pure gold…. Began to crack like it was made of glass. The crack spreads all over to the tips of the claws to the end of where you put it on. Like a smashed vase, you watch as the gauntlet breaks apart leaving you with your hand intact and clutching a very large golden idol.

“There it is... The golden idol of the shadow king” Daring Do who watched in fear as you were forced to wear the gauntlet was amazed at what you were holding. The idol looked like something the Mayans would carve. It’s strange markings and detailed head of a snake creature was a unique sight to see.

‘Shadow king...?’ you thought as you looked at Daring questionably. Caballeron had the nerve to actually try and take it from you so you managed to punch him in the face as you stood up. Ignoring the greedy archaeologist, Daring explained what she’d said.

“Yeah the shadow king. From those paintings over there, they were telling the legend of the king. He was of Grogar’s most feared elite generals who back then said to have lost to a fight...” she states as you handed her the idol.

“By who?” you asked.

“Look, all I know is that the king lost during a battle and was forced to seek into the mountains. It’s said that whoever won stole his chance of exiting the mountain as he can’t stand the sun and moons light without them killing it.” Daring doo finishes as she points out the gold around her. “Stories told that the residents of the mountain were force to give up the treasures in order for it not to kill off their land and ponies.”

You understood on why now Daring and Caballeron came to this expidition. Caballeron was in it for the gold which he is happy for and Daring for the treasure of an old tale. It also explains the paintings but you need more info to clarify. For now you decide to hold off on it as the mountain begins to shake.

‘Oh shit not this shit!’ You wobbled a bit as you and Daring tried to maintain your balances. Seeing everything crumble down you and two explorers decide to cash out and get out before it crumbles to the ground. Looking behind the throne you can see a large hallway which you figure must be the exit.

“Okay, let’s get go-” You lost your balance even with Daring helping you and your face ended up falling in between her ample breasts. ‘Why do these things keep happening to me?!’ you thought.

“I’ll kill you later, but for now...” Daring Do pushes you off as you both quickly stood up and run to the exit.

Caballeron kept up with you and Daring as this impressed you more. Even with all that gold in his pockets and the sack on his back, he still managed to keep up. You all raced through but you stopped as Caballeron shouts in pain. You looked back to see that a large piece of rubble landed on his leg, breaking it.

“Caballeron!” you screamed out as you race back to him. Daring stops as she sees you race back to Caballeron.

“AH DAMMIT!” he screams in pain as the rock crushed his leg. ‘Dammit i knew this work will kill me but I didn’t think I'd died today’ Caballeron chuckles as you rushed over. The rock was big larger than normal but together, you and Daring managed to move it.

“Don’t be so dramatic,” Daring said rolling her eyes at her rival.

“You little bitch... You had a broken wing. Try having something large land on you leg and tell me how that feels...” Caballeron growled, holding his broken and bleeding leg.

“Will you both STOP FIGHTING!” you shouted and turned to the now blushing mare. “Daring help me” you picked up Caballeron as he limps a bit. Seeing as you weren’t going to leave him behind Daring joins in by grabbing his other shoulder and once you were confident he was secure, you continued on to the exit.

As you managed to make it to the exit another crash echoes before suddenly you looked up. Without warning you ended up seeing a seeing barreling down before you finally blacken out.

Having been pushed to your limit during the fight, you fell unconscious as one of the rocks landed right on your head as you fell forward. As you were in and out of conscious you could only see a few glimpses of Daring Do being carried as two stallions were carrying her over to one of the trees. You didn’t see much as you don’t know what they were doing to her. They weren’t defiling her but it from the few glimpses showed more like they were a concern. You only see a few more minutes before finally passing out.

Several long minutes passed you finally regain your senses. “Ow... Uh...” you groan as a sharp pain courses through your head. Your body felt like it was run over by a train as your head took much of the impact.

You rubbed your head as you felt something wet slide down on your face and something wet was on your palm. Looking at your hand you can see some blood

It was at times like these that you were glad you built up a high threshold for pain. Though this head injury sucked worse than body ones. As you slowly tried to stand up from your spot, another surge of pain course from your head injury however you stand your ground.

Standing up you looked around at your surroundings. You can see you were in a small forest right on the side of the mountain, the entrance from where you all managed to escape was completely sealed off.

‘Dammit! Guess the tale of the shadow of the mountain will remain a tale’ you sighed as you rubbed your head.

“Hey your awake. Good!” a voice echoed from behind. Looking over your shoulder, you can see Daring Do sitting against one of the trees just a few inches from where you sat upright. You can tell she must have gotten injured as part of her arm and her neck and forehead had a bandage gauze wrapped around them.

Leaning against the tree, the exhausted pegasus sighed a bit. “Sometimes I feel like I should stick to writing stories more often than adventuring. I’m getting to old for this...”

You let out a small chuckle but you stopped. Looking around you see that you were one adventurer short of the small group. Looking back you felt a tug in your stomach as to what happened after you blacked out.

“Where’s Caballeron?” you asked Daring, hoping she must have seen him or know where he is.

She only shrugs. “Relax, he’s alive. His cronies made sure of it...” she grumbled as her body felt like stones to heavy for her to move. She begins to fill you in on what happened after you blacked out. You couldn’t react fast enough but a large but heavy rock smacked you in the head. You fell right on the ground just as the entrance was about to cave you in. However in just seconds you, Caballeron and Daring were grabbed and dragged out of the cave before it collapsed.

While unconscious, you were surprisingly healed by Caballeron’s lackeys, who had been searching for their boss after he was taken. Daring does mention on looting you of your items but again you were surprised that Caballeron order them to leave your stuff alone and patch you and Daring up.

Hell even Daring was surprised as Caballeron got what he wanted and right now he needed patching on his leg. They later on left Daring and you alone and head out knowing to Daring it isn’t the last time they will meet.

‘Wow guess even an asshole like Caballeron he had a heart all along’ you laughed a bit but stopped as laughing only causes more pain.

“This adventure feels like I got another book in mind. Maybe I should add this new side of Dr. Caballeron,” Daring considered with a laugh. Throughout this adventure, she’s been witnessing the good and bad side of greed and yet some hospitality from her arch enemy. Honestly, she never thought the day would come where her rival, would show his positive qualities.

You smiled as that book would be an interesting read. You then looked down at your hands as you felt something in your palm. During the run you didn’t even notice as you still had the idol in your palm that you got from the gauntlet.

You don’t know why you had it, but then again you didn’t care. To you it was worthless as you didn’t find the item that belong to your father. You do feel a bit guilty as you find or got the piece from your father’s armor. You examine the idol again as you hope to find something till something catches your eye. Below the idol you can see a marble like stand on the bottom of the gold. It looked cracked and you can see a small hole right on the marble end. Examining the bottom you twisted it like opening a bottle water it slowly opens. Though being rusted, you managed to open it all the way.

Watching you mess with the idol, Daring saw you twist off the bottom and look inside. Upon doing so, you were amazed and disappointed to see that it was hollow. Not so much as most of it was still lined with gold but enough that you see something inside. You slowly pulled it out as you give the idol to Daring.

In your hand you see a leather strap with a unique but beautiful onyx gem wrapped around it. From how the gem looked and how the straps color and size looked strikingly similar. You wonder for a few seconds before looking at your wrist blade.

Like most gauntlets that the other assassins have, yours was unique. Unlike most wrist blades your fathers was missing several pieces leaving the blade part only leather and straps were left leaving a few key indications that looked like something could be placed there. Looking at your arm you can see a spot to where the gem should be inserted. Placing the gem right under the forearm where the wrist blade is like fitting a key into a slot it fit perfectly as you used a few of the rings to wrap the gem in place.

Once the gem was secured, your hand felt a sudden surge of power course through, but it only lasts a few seconds as you flex your wrist and fingers. You test the blade out as it worked smoothly without any flaws though your wrist blade was a bit heavy but not to much.

“Heh guess you finally got what you need. Hope you don’t mind I keep this, huh?” she waves the empty idol In her hand.

You nod though you do wonder what she’s going to do with it. The idol is worth some gold if she wants to sell it, but in a museum, it would be difficult to give it since they would figure it had something it.

“Don’t worry about that I got an idea...” Reaching behind the tree, you wonder what she has in mind. You went wide eyed as she pulls out a medium sack of gold, gems and jewelry from behind the tree. Reaching out, Daring Do pulls out a beautiful pearl and shining ruby gem in the middle.

‘The f$%k?!’ you were confused as you don't remember her having a pack full of treasure nor the fact you saw her digging in and grabbing some as you were walking through the treasure throne room.

Stuffing the new treasure inside the idol she closes it so that it would be a good new piece of treasure hopefully that can keep the archaeologist from questioning on what was really inside the idol. After what happened she knew the king deserve it more then her.

Finishing up she looks up at you, a small chuckle escaped her lips as you were still staring at her in confusion on where she got the bag of treasure. “You might wanna close your mouth, you’ll catch flies.”

“Uh how did-”

“Caballeron left it here for us.” she goes through one of the pockets in the bag and pulls out a small note. “This was on it with the bag of treasure,” she hands you the note.

You open the note and read it.

On it said:

For the people of the village. Even I have some heart

Caballeron

You laughed again as now you wonder if this guy has a soft spot. Maybe or maybe not. Still though you looked down as the treasure looked like there was plenty enough to rebuild the whole town. Despite not being a large bag like Caballeron had this one had enough gold and jewels to pay for repairs, supplies and parts of the land they could revenate to expand their village. It’s the least you and the others could do for what they had suffered.

“Well at least now the village can start rebuilding” you reach out and offer your hand for Daring to stand up.

She has a bit of trouble standing up but you help her up on her hooves. With all the bandages you both got it still doesn’t leave the fact your both still feeling the pain from the fight and the escape. Hopefully you both have some strength enough to find some help or at least know where you both are.

“HEY I FOUND THEM!”

Looking up into the sky you smiled as rainbow your speederster lover had found you and Daring. Waving a hand out you smiled as rainbow swoops in and flys down towards you. Well that’s what you thouth mostly.

Flying over she flys right past you and over to Daring do. Oh the betrayal has commence.

“Daring OHMYGOSHAREYOUOKAYWHENWEGOTSEPERATEDITHOUGHTYOU-” rainbow was silenced with Darings own palm.

“Dash seriously i’m fine. A few minor bruises wouldn’t hurt me but uh” she then points at you who just stood there crying enternally. Yup you died.

“Looks like you might have mortally wounded your lovers pride right now”

Rainbow dash looks behind as you were holding position with your arms spread towards where she was flying only for them to feel so empty right now. Yup now you know how the main characters in those shows feel when the girl goes for the other guy. It sucks.

Dash now finally realize on what she did only cringes as to what you must be feeling right now. “Babe you alright?” she asks.

“Y- yeah….. I’m good” you smiled meekly. ‘Damned dash way to kick a guy’s pride down.’

Silence broke out before Daring finally ended it. “So while mister king here tries to salvage some of his love pride I suggest we head on back to camp.

"That... We should. We have news for both of you. Some good and……. Some bad" rainbow chuckled lamely.

You finally snapped out of your little moment and turn to rainbow. "What bad news".

Rainbow takes off in the air. "Its best twilight explains back at the camp. Let's go"

With that said you followed behind in the air as dating helps you take off a bit. You were still sore but you can managed to make it to the camp.

*Several long minutes*

You were glad it was finally done. You stopped a group of mercenaries (well their own greed and an ancient evil entity did that), found the piece of your father’s old armor, saved two explorers, and managed to stay alive all in all. A few bruises and maybe an occasional broken rib and mild concussion of course your leg getting stab wasn't fun, but it was still over and done with nonetheless.

Despite hearing the bad news that one of those bastard mercenaries escaped, you know that the guards would keep you informed on when she’ll come out of her rat hole. It’s only a matter of time until she’ll need to get supplies and that’ll give you the chance to catch her.

But for now, you were just relaxing as Twilight, Jade and Dash all decided to grab some drinks... And also count the loot that the generous doctor had left you for his... So-called services.

‘Yeah, I hope I don’t meet him again. Talk about being a prick both fictional and literal...’ you thought with a groan. Just like how Daring Do portrays him in her stories, Caballeron truly is ambitious and charming, but otherwise, one of the sleaziest stallions you ever met.

Speaking of Daring Do, you wondered how she was doing after that interesting adventure. You hadn’t seen her since you escaped with your lives and patched up your wounds so naturally, you’re curious. However, much to your surprise...

“Hey, you feeling alright?” a voice that was way too familiar, echoes as you quickly got your answer on one of those questions you wondered.

“I’m not dead yet,” you chuckled as you thank god for that. You hear another giggle, followed by the sounds of hooves against the hard wooden floor of the wooden floor of the large tent.

“Good because-” Daring stops mid sentence. You were suddenly gasping upon feeling something slam onto your stomach as you lay on the bed. You looked up as a pair of beautiful breasts covered in a thick bathrobe, were right in your face. The towel was golden color much like the mare’s coat as you looked up to her magenta eyes. Of all the smug expressions Daring gave you on your adventure, this one took the cake.

“Then maybe... You like to give me a massage?” she laughs, as after this long day a massage was definitely in order. Getting one from the king and hero of Equestria would be a bonus.

You let out another groan. “Seriously Daring? I thought you didn’t like stallions touching you,” you reminded, as you could practically still feel the pain from the surprise punch she gave you and Caballeron back in the cave.

She gives a light laugh and holds a fist out. “I only hate when I’m forced to be sandwiched in by some dimwit stallions.” She brings her fist right in your face. You begin to sweat as you don’t need another punch right now. “Especially to stallions who sandwich me.”

You shake your head in disbelief. “Well excuse me for saving our lives. I mean come on it’s not like you’ve been sandwich by two stallions before. I mean remem-” she stops you as she holds finger at your lips.

“One more word and I promise you’ll be in the body cast you so destined to be in right now,” she grumbles as she lifted herself up. She sits on your pelvis as watched her mess with her robe. “Come now human ruler,” she said changing to a sweeter tone, “You must have hundreds of mares waiting for you to get your hands on them"

Her hands slowly trace your muscles and down towards your stomach. “Yes... You must make mares go nuts with such a lean muscular body of yours. ”

“D-D-Daring-” You were cut off as she shoved you to the ground before crawling over to meet your lips with her own. You were slowly giving into the explorer’s desires and before you knew it, you reached around to begin playing with her wings.

“AHHH!” Daring lets out a seductive moan as you started pulling on her feathers. 'Wow she must be a masochist,’ you thought slightly amused. You playfully tug another but Daring stops you.

"Pluck one more feather and you can kiss your baby maker goodbye" she lifts her left knee up high and aims right at target. Your groin unprotected as even your hands wouldn’t save you from yet another one of Daring’s crushing blows. You learned the hard way that she’s not one of those mares who takes pleasure from being in pain.

“Message received...” you groaned as right now the memory of crushing hit back in the cave brought back the same tingling pain you thought you recover back. Sadly that memory still hurts.

“Good now then...” She crawls back and sits on your thighs, her hands fiddled with your belt buckle. “...let’s see if you really got the goods these mares all been talking about" she forgets the belt till she pulls it off and tossed it to the side “For quite some time I’ve been wondering if the infamous member that impregnate the princesses of Equestria.'

With all this excitement, your manhood was already rock hard and stood up proudly when Daring Do succeeded in getting your pants and boxers off.

Sprung out in excitement Daring was jaws truck at your size. She has spent a long time adventuring and has had her share of bedding allies, friends and occasionally bedding with enemies for secrets but this member takes all of them.

“Mmm, you’re a healthy one...” Daring whispered, attempting to make you blush as she stares at your size.

Unable to help herself she gave it a lick before taking it down her throat. You tried to muffle a yelp as this made has some skills. Already she is taking half of the base in her mouth. Instinctively, you put your hand on her head, encouraging her to go deeper.

*back in commanding office tent twilight POV*

“Wow, just wow! Over 400,000 bits worth of gold and jewels. The village will be most grateful for this treasure!” Twilight smiles as she finished calculating how much all was worth.

“Well how about 25% all of us get a share and rest girl for the village,” Rainbow Dash proposed as Jade Star shakes her head.

"No Dash. The king made it clear that all of it is going for the village. It’s the least we can offer to the, after how much they had to suffer," she says in a stern tone. Despite being a princess, Dash could still be childish and pouted a little bit that you wouldn’t be getting any of the treasure.

“Oh come on, couldn’t we just-”

"It’s out of the question, Rainbow,” Twilight agreed and the cyan alicorn didn’t protest any further.

“Aww you’re right. Speaking of treasure...” A thought comes to mind. “Where is our lover and Daring. I figured they would be happy on the treasure too"

They all looked around as Daring Do wasn’t anywhere to be found and neither were you. It’s then that the three mares came to conclusions.

“Twi, you don’t think they’re doing... You know?” Dash asked with a large grin growing. Twilight on the other hand failed to see the humor in the possibility of you having your way with Daring Do.

Rainbow sighed as another idea comes to mind. A sexy one at that. She gives a decision smile. "How about i show you then" she grabs twilights hand and leads her out of the tent. Before she leaves she turns to jade.

"Hey Jade... Want to join in?” she asks and both Jade and Twilight raised an eyebrow, wondering what the mischievous alicorn was up to.

It didn't take much for are what the rainbow speedster was hinting and she knew she didn't want to get into that mess. Jade waves her hands out against her chest and shakes her head.

"I'm good. I need to finish these reports and give the gold to the villagers. You two go ahead without me" jade scrunches up as rainbow takes twilight back to their camp tent.

'Good luck Princess Twilight. You’re going to need it...' jade shivers a bit as she isn't a stranger when it comes to lesbian fun but sex with her. Yeah no thanks I heard rumors she can be quite... Dominant in terms of sex.

She already gets dominated by their lover and of course that other time with her mother but that's a different story altogether.

*your pov*

After discarding the rest of your clothes Daring decides to let you take point in ramming her. Grabbing hold of her hips you slammed as much as you can as Daring bites on your pillow.

‘DAMMIT HE F$%KS LIKE THOSE TRIBAL WARRIORS BACK IN THE ISLAND OF ZABRHIAN!’ Daring Do pants and moans wildly as a brief memory flashback occurs as she remembered one of her old adventures. Shivers ran down her spine as she recalled how long they lasted and how it felt like she was in heaven.

"W-Want... Me... To go faster...?” you asked maintaining a steady pace and restraining yourself from going all out.

Daring slowly pulls herself up till you were staring into each other’s eyes. Your lips were mere inches away from each other and you closed that small distance by kissing yet again.

Getting deeper into the kiss and battling with Daring’s tongue, you wrapped your arms up and over to her huge breasts. Squeezing both firmly in your hands, Daring gasps and moans as you sped up your thrusts. The sweet sound of your pelvis smacking against hers echoed as you both moaned and panted in ecstasy.

From feeling how soft and slick her fur is against your body, you felt your wolf instincts kick in as they usually do during a good rutting and you leaned up to lick Daring on the cheek. She giggled at this new form of affection and raised an eyebrow at you. Even though it was common for ponies to groom one another from time to time, she didn’t expect you to do it.

“W-What is the meaning of... T-this...!” she asked before letting out another moan of pleasure.

“What, you never been groomed before?” you asked and tenderly licked her cheek and trace I down her neck. Just feeling it glide on her fur sends her over the edge as you couldn't help but laugh on the inside.

"I... Dammit... First your hands...” she gasps as your hands squeezed her perky nipples a bit. “...then your member...” you kept at a slow but strong rhythm on her marehood. "Now... Your tongue...? So the rumors were true. You can claim any mare...” she let out a loud gasp as you should another feat she shouldn't forget. Your teeth lightly nibbles on her wings base sending waves of pleasure coursing through her whole body.

You blushed a little at how Daring Do was praising you and gasping in pleasure. Wow from greatest adventurer/story writer to a panting mare in heat. Snapping out of it before your blush became too noticeable you stopped licking Daring Do and instead started to bite her neck as you picked up the speed of your thrusts even further. Her moans turned into screams as you chewed and lightly pulled on her neck.

"DAMMIT YOU CARNIVORES HAVE SUCH...!” Daring screams in pleasure again as your teeth sends her over the edge.

*another vacation tent Rainbow Dash pov*

A few tents down from yours rainbow didn't want to disturb your and Daring’s fun so they decided to use an unoccupied tent for the night. It took a while for Rainbow Dash to stop laughing when she stopped to think about how you were rutting yet another mare. Once the laugher had died down and the mares entered the tent, it only took a few seconds before she tosses her bookworm friend onto the large tent bed that was later out just for them.

Once Twilight got up from her spot it wasn’t long before she finally realized what Rainbow was offering as she was literally tearing off her clothes and tossing them to the side.

“Come on Twi, don’t tell me you’ve never thought of it,” the cyan mare urged with a smirk and made a move to help Twilight out of her clothes. The poor mare didn’t even have time to protest as the eager alicorn tore her shirt off and proceeded to the same to her skirt.

Once the clothes were discarded, Rainbow doesn’t hold back as she spreads her best friends legs out and eats her begging marehood. Her tongue dives in as Twilight bites her lip from the skillful tongue that was cleaning her out.

“D-D-Dash...!” she tried to speak but sadly what twiight forgot to notice is that when it comes to rainbow she didn’t just have the speed. She also picked up a few new tricks along the way.

“Ah ah ah,” Rainbow Dash teases as she waves a finger out before going for gold, giving Twilight a slight nibble on her marehood. She gasped as she felt her clit being toyed with before Rainbow released it in order to shove her tongue going as deep in her marehood as possible. This succeeded in pushing Twilight over the edge.

“AH! AH! YES YES!" Twilight screams in bliss as her best friend and princess of loyalty shows off her new skills. As Twilight slowly loses herself in pleasure she finally caught her breath as Rainbow stopped. Though they were taking a little break, the fun was just getting started.

“Alright, now that got you all wild up for a change...” RD takes off out of the tent before coming back with her bag in just a few seconds. “Let’s REALLY go wild now.” She fishes through her bag and pulls out something that Twilight never expected Rainbow to bring.

A strapon with a 12 inch rainbow color member attached.

“Seriously Rainbow, why in Celestia’s good name did you bring that?” Twilight asked in confusion.

“Do you think our lover wants to bang you right now? Besides, I’ve actually been wanting to try this out on you for a while. I already got Pinkie and Shy to go for it, so you’re next on my list.” Rainbow smirks as she pulls out a small bottle of lube and begins lathering her new toy. Now that she was an alicorn and could use magic, Rainbow put some time in to practice and lighting her horn, she turned Twilight get down on her hands and knees.

As the lavender alicorn gulped at the size of Dash’s toy she could only take a few deep breaths as this night is just starting. She wonders how is their lover and Daring do doing back at their tent.

*back to your tent pov*

'Oh... God... She’s... Trying... To... Break... Me...' you grunted in pain as Daring after all the teasing and playful nibbling, finally took charge. One moment she was at your mercy, screaming in ecstasy and begging you to rut her harder, the next moment she forced you onto your back and was bouncing on you as hard as she could.

“YOU ASKED FOR THIS, REMEMBER THAT!” Daring screams as she rode your member like a bullfighter riding an ill tempered bull.

“Yeah... But... It’s worth it…. To see that priceless face...” you chuckled a bit.

Daring do growls a bit. “What priceless face?” she asked still keeping her rhythm.

You smirk as to having a fun way to say that. “Oh... This one!” Without warning you grabbed her hips you lift yourself up and over till you loomed over her whole body. Her legs spread out to the sides as you helped her resume her ball-busting rhythm. Slamming as hard as she was pounding onto you she couldn’t help but give you an eye rolling, drooling to one side look on her face the longer you slam into her.

‘I was too soft!’ you thought to yourself as you decided to retake control. However, you made the error of looking out the tent because tonight... The moon was full...

‘Oh no...’ you thought.

Unlike most tents this one had a few screen open windows on the sides which were wide open so the cool air can cool off the tent. Looking up despite the screen being darken the full moon was right on target giving you a full view of the great moon that luna has given to the night.

‘Oh Luna... You must be punishing me aren’t you?’ you gulped as like turning on a switch you began to transform without warning. Daring who was looking at you questionably now was fearful as you begin to turn right into the beast of the night.

“Oh shit... Another werewolf...” Daring sighed as this wasn’t her first time tangling a werewolf during sex. Her 8th book she knows that all to well since she couldn’t walk straight for three days straight. She looks up as your werewolf form growls in front of her as your member pulled out and now erected to full mass just inches away from her twitching marehood.

“Oh colt here we go aGGAAAAAAIIIINNNN!!” You don’t waste time as since you were unable to control yourself, you grabbed hold of Daring’s legs and slammed balls deep into her. The poor pegasus mare was helpless before you, but strangely enough, she didn’t seem to want to be rescued.

Howling loudly at the full moon, you proceeded to move the explorer up and down on your shaft with no one around to stop you.

*morning after*

“Uuuuhhhh my head...” you slowly rubbed your head as you always hated the consequences of losing control in your werewolf form. ‘Seriously i to think it’s been a few years already with these powers and STILL i can’t get use to them’ you slowly stood up from your bed. You looked down at your legs as move your toes thanking god you have some feeling in your legs.

“Wow what a night...” you groaned and shook your head as that’s another night that went way to wild for you and probably the mare your werewolf form just rammed into a lust induced coma.

“I’ll say...” Looking to the side, Daring was wide awake and cuddling against you with a big smile.

You gulped. “Uh sorry Daring I-” she stops you by climbing up and taking your lips.

“Okay, granted I can’t feel my legs right now... But buck seriously, you make all the other stallions I’ve had fun with look like rookies!” she laughed as she lays her head against your chest.

“Yeah I... Wait, what?” you looked at her curiously. “How many stallions did you have sex with?”

She smirks and looks up at you. “I usually exclude them but.. Guess how many books I’ve written so far?”

You begin to think as compared to Rainbow, you have a fair knowledge of Daring’s adventure books but you haven’t read all of them. You right now were still on chapter 12 on the Daring series, you remeber it was book 9 Daring vs the Pharaoh of the Locus Beetle and she has met three stallion who helped her….. Damned

You then looked at her with a questionable look. “Wow... And I thought my maid Silk was a sex addict...”

Daring laughs a bit. “Relax, I use protection and besides with that member your werewolf form was packing you would need a XXXXL size condom to fit that.”

You groaned as that’s the last thing you don’t want to hear especially that... Unless you have your cup of coffee. You leaned back, wondering if you could handle any more embarrassment this morning.

“Beloved! Are you in here?!”

“Yes, I’m here,” you called out.

Walking inside you watch as Rainbow walks in. You would figure she would be wearing her adventure gear however instead she was wearing a bathrobe with her cutie mark etched on the side.

You were confused as you only seen her wear a bathrobe unless she had a good shower or unless... Wait did she?

You smirked as rainbow stands in front of you and Daring as she has a sly smirk on her face. “So had a good night?” you asked.

“Eeyup...” Rainbow says trying to mimic Big Mac. She did a pretty good job too.

“Who you did it with?” Daring asked, hinting on what her biggest fan did last night.

“Oh nothing super special...” she rolls her eyes a bit. “Just a little bookworm last night.”

If your smile didn’t grew bigger, then your cheeks really spread into a cheesy grin. You laughed as you always figured twilight and rainbow had share some fun together. After all, you remembered that those two, plus a party pony aren’t strangers to having some lesbian fun.

You kept your smile as another question comes to mind. “Did you make her sing last night?” you asked.

“Oh I made her sing sweet songs alright!” Rainbow laughs as she walks up. “Just as I can make you both if you like.” She gives you a sly smile her bathroom pulls off revealing her naked athletic body. Like Daring you were amazed as both pegasus’s were muscular by every muscle detail on their bodies. Hell give them the same fur and mane colors and both mares would be twins from how much they look alike.

“Seriously RD, aren’t you at least a little tired for making Twilight your... Lesbian toy all night?” you smirked as rainbow climbs up and crawls towards you both.

“Lover colt don’t you forget who you are talking to.” she clarifies as she fondles her breasts.

You felt foolish for asking that question, as this is the mare who can actually handle your werewolf form like the princesses could. Hell it might not be long before she’ll be able to take it even better.

You really wish you can turn into a wolf normally without getting angry, because from where you were sitting you are going to be here for a while.

*deepest parts of Tartarus*

The air thickened with ash, fire, blood and decay as the screams of the damned echoed the whole land. Deep further in where only a few would dare come one being of pure hatred and darkness sits idly by waiting for his moment to return.

However with each day passes his plans are thwarted every time by an annoying pest of a king and his so call elements of harmony. But that will all change. So very soon.

“Your lordship...” a lone demon bows his head on the hot concrete. “We have found it.”

“έξοχος. συνεχίστε με τη δεύτερη φάση”(excellent. Proceed with phase two) his lordship smiles a sickening grin on his face.

Bowing again the lone demon slave leaves to commence their master’s plan.

“σύντομα η ιππασία θα πέσει” (soon Equestria will fall) another loud meanically laugh echoed as his demons of the land listen as their lord laughs carried out throughout Tartarus. Equestria unaware of what the dark lord of darkness has in store for them.

*several miles off in a local town hotel*

“Damned that must have been one hell of an escape...” a low voice echoed as two figures sit in a lone hotel room. The bed was quickly converted as a makeshift hospital bed as the second figure was helping remove a few arrows and stitch up a few deep cuts on the first figures badly damaged body.

*back to Tartarus*

As usual, there was very little light this deep in Tartarus. Three pairs of bright red eyes were all that were present as an important experiment was going underway.

“With all due respect my lord, is it worth it? He failed you once, what makes you think he won’t do it again?” The owner of this voice stood out as one of the most important members of Tartarus’ dark forces, but even they took caution when speaking to their leader.

“I’m inclined to agree master. Our test subject here has always been weak,” another voice said. This bearer of this one was just as deadly as the first.

“ΜΗΝ ΕΡΩΤΗΣΕΤΕ ΤΙΣ ΔΟΚΙΜΕΣ ΜΟΥ ΣΑΣ!” (DO NOT QUESTION MY COMMAND SLAVES) he turns to the other demons who shivered at their lords gaze. “να το κάνω όπως λέω και να ξεκινήσω τη φάση 2” (Do as I command and commence phase 2)

“Yes master...” and with that the two demons began to activate their magic, holding up a medium size box with several chains wrapped around it. The magic inside wanting to be released as Grogar grins deviously at the horrific power that was contained deep inside.

“η ιππασία θα χαθεί” (Equestria will perish...)

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AHHHHH FINALLY!!! CELESTIA'S SHINY ASS THIS TOOK LONG!

I was wondering when you will be finishing this chapter.

Oh, I'm sorry but there's a thing called I don't know what's it called? Oh right, A LIFE DAMMIT!

*rubs ear* ow alright I get it

*rubs head* anyways HEY FOLKS of fimfiction wolfman here and IS BACK BITCHES!

wolf language

Dude this is clop they should have known this is +18 story if they haven't then really don't give a shit

*sighs* anyways you have any announcements or do we have to do the basket.

Actually this time I do have announcements but this time I got three mares in mind. So folks of fimfiction for a while I have had these three mares in mind and I decide to give them a try. But if you guys like to see one of these mares more then I'll put more focus on her.

three why three?

Because two chapters I have in store but will be a surprise so, for now, these three will do the three lucky mares are

Best bowler: pinny lane

Carrot tops twin sister: June bug

And seamstress of nightmares: nightmare rarity

I know the other two but who's nightmare rarity. Your not talking-

I'll get to that but for now. If you guys like to see one of these mares more give me a shout down below. Again I like to apologize for the wait and i hope this chap makes up for it. For now, I hate to cut this short but I need to get back to work. So tune in next time on SPECIAL SPA TREATMENT: HUMAN EDITION! See yah later

WOLF WAIT!

*stops* whats up ray?

I want to say... I'm sorry.

Sorry?

why didn't you tell me I was calling you worthless. Why didn't you say anything to stop me?

*shrugs* because it's just a word dude. I know what you say you don't mean it so I let you.

still, it ain't right? Next time I say a word I shouldn't say tell me okay.

*groans* okay fine mom. Are you done being sappy?

*grumbles* yes asshole.

THAT'S THE RAYMOND I NOW! LATER LIMP DICK!

F#$K YOU POODLE!

OH NOW, YOU DEAD MOTHERF@#KER!!