private Mercs of Equestria Rp

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

Acheron picked off several undead creatures, shredding them to gory bits or just allowing his wraiths to do whatever it is they wanted to their prey. However, Acheron immediately felt burning pains in his side, and realized he had been shot with an arrow.

"Ugh... this is poisoned isn't it?"

Acheron began to feel woozy, but quickly assumed the miasma form to keep the poison from worsening.

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

Zefira made another pass through the battlefield, slashing at any opposition that came her way. She quickly glanced at Acheron and saw an arrow on his side. She also saw him change into a cloud-like substance.  She became slightly worried and slightly distracted. A zombie slashed her side and went through her light armor. She jumped back and quickly slashed the zombie.

damn, that stallion and his nice hair...I might be falling for him. She thought as she felt the wound.

only a scratch, but i need to be more careful.

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Delia trotted along on the battlefield. Most of the enemies appeared to be gone. there was the occasional stragglers but they were soon taken care of by on of the group members. Not wanting to feel left out, Delia headbutted a nearby zombie.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

Acheron, though in his misty form, still felt weak from the poison.

"Maybe any of you have a remedy for poison? I could use one of those about now..."

Acheron looked towards the fallen undead, the ghosts that had possessed them floating upwards and staying in place to watch the fight. Acheron was already irritated in the beginning, and now that these ghosts had used their undead to poison him, he was even more annoyed.

"Enough of this battle," Acheron said as he rose up in shadow behind the spectators. Several tendrils, much like the ones he uses to drain knowledge, sprouted from his shadowy form. The tendrils, much to the shades' surprise, were able to constrict them and immediately traveled up to their heads, glowing dark green as they gave Acheron whatever layed inside the minds of the shades. Acheron took it further however, sapping up the essence of the shades to help heal himself from the venom. The undead began to become less aggressive as the ghosts possessing the bodies saw what was happening to their brethern.

[Dimitri Hammer 3,645]

"If any of you fucking touch me..." Dimitri growled as he dispatched three more corpses. He did not want any aid. Especially not any healing aids either. He watched as Acheron stopped several of the enemies using the tentacles he uses for knowledge 'removal.' "If they know anything that could ease my mind, make sure you tell me..." Dimitri spoke to Acheron as he rubbed his shoulder and tightened the bandages that were wrapped around it.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

"Yes," said Acheron as he converted the warriors into his wraiths. "The first thing is that they'll stop fighting since they would abhor becoming my thralls like these few here."

Acheron ordered the wraiths to move around and attack the remaining undead. He then banished them.

"Now, why don't you reveal the next parts?", Acheron asked the wraiths as he returned to his physical form. The poison had been rendered inert, but it still stung.

 

The warrior shades nodded, having stopped the combat.

"This boat is enchanted to guide you to the entrance of Avalon..."

They bowed in respect to the group of ponies, but Acheron could sense they regretted upholding their duties of guards. The things he heard the now enthralled warriors say would have made anypony else spare mercy, but not Acheron.

"Forgive us, dark unicorn..."

They faded away, revealing the boat. It was much larger than before and appeared sturdier.

 

(Don't worry Dimitri and Auron, I'll make plenty, better fight scenes soon enough )

[dragon4111 914]

Draco landed next to Acheron "You know Acheron. You really need some tact. I mean starting a fight with the guards. Idiot, I would have introduced myself and family name. You know diplomacy," Draco said as he looked at Acheron. "Buut noo you just had to be an arse to them. Now release them from your thrall Acheron,"

[Dimitri Hammer 3,645]

Dimitri rolled his eyes and sat himself down. "Should have just killed them all instead..." He spoke aloud for the group to hear his disdain. "Who cares about some deceased guards? They started the fight too, while you were...who the fuck knows where Draco. Off philandering and getting drunk I am guessing. Am I right? Of course I am, where else would the mighty courier be?!"

[dragon4111 914]

Draco rolled his eyes "I needed time to think. What I couldn't have time to think? Only you would how nice of you. I had to screw my head on straight. You say who cares about dead guards Dimitri? I respect the dead and so should you. Would you have liked some pony enthralling your parents?" Draco asked.

[Dimitri Hammer 3,645]

"Alcohol never gives help to thinking. It is just a vice, and a false-comfort. What, are you related to these guards? Did you know them? Honestly, they attacked us without provocation. They deserved no mercy, and do not talk about my fucking parents. Why should I respect something that assaulted me? Do not compare these lowly guards to my family." Dimitri retorted sternly, as he rubbed his chest. He kind of wished he still had his jacket.

Edited June 4, 2013 by Dimitri Hammer

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

Zefira saw that any other Zombies were quickly vanquished and the ghost were being held by Acheron. She did a quick scan of the land and took a deep breath. Her psychotic state was quickly put under control as she heard the group arguing among-st each other.

this must be the dysfunctional part of the group showing. She thought.

She put away her blade and tightened everything that was loose on her and sat down, waiting for the group to move on.

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Delia sighed heavily. She was disappointed that she missed a battle. It had been a long time since she last saw battle. At least in her mind anyways. She looked back at Draco which causes pride to pop back in her head.

See, that stallion is holding you back.

No, it was just a case of wrong place wrong time.

Open your eyes, He just wants to buck you...he is chauvinistic and weak willed. He also cries like a filly over the tiniest things. You can do better Delia...if not for you then for your people.

Delia sighed more as she began believing what Pride had been saying to her.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

Acheron merely laughed as he swatted Draco away with a shadow spawned... fly swatter.

"You really need to stop assuming things. These shades started a fight with us, and they knew full well what they were getting themselves into when they decided to 'test' us. I'm more of a diplomat than you, but I have no tolerances for hindrances."

Acheron couldn't help but crack another laugh at Draco's comment about needing to think straight.

"You like making yourself appear noble, don't you. I saw what you were doing at that tavern O'Malley, and that wasn't thinking. It was you trying to sweet talk Delia AGAIN, while having drinking competitions no less. YOU have wasted enough time, so silence yourself and get on the boat."

[dragon4111 914]

"If I had to guess Acheron threatened them with his magic. After they were introducing themselves. You demanded to be let through or they go back to rest. No These were Sentinels who were testing you either or not your threats to the sacred place of Avalon. And unfortunately for your actions the spirits there will be cautious around us now," Draco said with a sigh. He thought to himself "Is it worth it well let's see," he sat onto the boat. "Now I want you to release them Acheron. It'll prove to them you can be trusted amongst the dead. If you don't they won't release the artifacts to us," 

[Dimitri Hammer 3,645]

"I hope these spirits remain cautious around us. Who can trust the dead? They probably have something to do with the Seneschals anyway..." Dimitri shook his head slowly, and got up from where he was sitting. "All of you have wasted enough fucking time. Let's just get on the fucking boat, and get going...its not like anyone cares about anything anyway since we have so much free time for drinking and philandering. Sex, and beer, and lust, and greed..." He scoffed as he walked to the boat.

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

Zefira couldn't help but giggle a little. Sure the group appeared to be unorganized but it reminded her of her times before she was a professional assassin. Times where she would argue with her fellow brothers and sisters. She quickly shook the nostalgia away and trotted on the boat. She saw that Delia was behind her and that she had changed the way she carried herself.

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Delia followed behind Zefira and the group. She was preoccupied with her thoughts to listen or even care about what the others were saying.

I did share a moment with Diamond, and Draco hasn't exactly been a tower of strength like a leader should be. Though, it isn't like me to abandon someone i have known for a long time. She thought. This time Pride didnt chime in.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

"My dark aura can be felt by these spirits, believe me. Even if we had all sat down to have a drink with them, they would have been cautious with me around either way."

Acheron finally boarded the boat and sat down to rest himself from the battle. He wasn't even that tired from it, but he still wanted to recover whatever energy he could. As with all other sacred places he's been in, Acheron knew Avalon would pose a good challenge.

"And the rewards shall be fulfilling," Acheron said with a slight smirk.

[Dimitri Hammer 3,645]

Dimitri entered the boat and sat himself down. He was rubbing his eyes and ended up coughed into his hoof. Some blood covered his hoof, but he just wiped it off on the bandages that adorned his chest. He looked at his left leg where he was previously cut. It was seeping blood still, and had some black liquid pouring out of it as well. "Damn..." he whispered as he took another bandage from his pack and wrapped his leg up.

 

Considering the sting of the wound, it was probably poisoned. Normally Dimitri would have been worried and asked for some assistance, but he instead quickly hid the wound and made sure the others did not notice what had happened. "Just hold out until she is safe..." he whispered to himself again.

[dragon4111 914]

When all the ponies of the group got onto the boat. The boat started to move towards Avalon. Draco began to think "Yeah my faith in the code have been shaken hasn't it? Well maybe I can reaffirm my faith in it. This group is dysfunctional aye but they pull together. Maybe Acheron and I needs to lead together. I'll talk to him on the island," Draco sighed slightly as he saw the island of Avalon. He said out loud but more to himself. "

Avalon, oh Avalon, for you I quest each day.

The resting place of Arthur and the old code of his way.

And when I find those holy stones, I'll pray, I'll pray, I'll pray.

Oh Avalon, bright Avalon, think me not a fool.

My quest is not for vanity. My quest is spiritual,"

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

Acheron summoned wraiths to function as oardrivers to speed the boat in the direction of Avalon. The unicorn smiled as he saw the island come into view. It was a rather beautiful place, somewhat like Canterlot, but more rustic in appearance and with more foliage. Acheron could feel the spiritual energy strong in this place, which made him order the oardrivers to row faster until finally, the boat was docked onto some nearby rocks which allowed for easy access into Avalon.

"Hm, well, I think it's safe to assume that no one has been here in a while..."

Despite that from a distance the island appeared to be bustling with business, the reality was that much of the structures, though standing and in good condition, were ruins.

"Time to start looking..."

[dragon4111 914]

"Beautiful. My family have always been searching for this place for a long time ever since the fall of Camelot. It's been said that there is a spring here that when your in doubt it'll reaffirm your belief in whatever you believe in.  Don't know if it's true or not," Draco said aloud as he looked around at the structures and was feeling like weapons were pointed at him and the group. He thought to himself "Damn it Acheron,"

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

Acheron felt the same presences as well, but instead of taking a battle stance immediately, he tried to communicate with the unseen forces since they at least didn't go up and attack them right away. Acheron still stood ready however, his eyes becoming golden and slitted as he used Apophis' sight to peer into the more spiritual realm to see the ghosts for what they were.

"Stay your weapons shades, we come for the Seneschal artifacts in order to free the Six Bearers of the Elements of Harmony. Let us pass through, and you will not face the regret of delaying us..."

Edited June 4, 2013 by Krein

[Miss Light Diamond 2,802]

Diamond sighed and climbed into the boat. The group was arguing...again. *Alright. Acheron is a greedy asshole. Dimitri is angry and just wants his wife back...if only he would focus on working as a team. Draco is lustful...very much so. Delia is perfect. Zefira likes Acheron for who know's why...those are the only things the group should work on...but I will just be shot down if I speak...as usual.* She thought, putting her head in her hooves and staring down at the ground.

[dragon4111 914]

"Damn it Acheron," Draco said with a sigh. He looked at Acheron "Why not try and be tactful," Draco said clearing his throat. He stood infront of Acheron. "I am Draco O'Malley last scion of the O'Malley family we request the artifacts that was  hidden here," he said with some diplomacy. One of the shades whispered "Says the one who've lost his way," he winced slightly and sighed "Aye tis true I have lost my way from the old code. But I'm here to find my way once more," he said.

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

(You do realize that Acheron was being diplomatic, he just prefers not to sugarcoat things.)

Acheron scoffed at Draco's behavior, how the red pegasus thought that by speaking of his ancestry and his status from birth, he could have his way and the approval of others. Acheron walked around Draco and stepped in front of him.

"I care not for upholding codes of virtue and the idea of being bound to duties by oaths. I come on this journey and to this place to find the artifacts required to free the Mane Six. I come to put an end to the danger the Seneschals offer and return the Six to their homes, and do so by my own will."

Acheron then signalled to the rest of the group.

"They are here to recover the artifacts as well. We will not be stopped by you or any challenges you hold here."

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

Delia smiled and rushed to get off the boat. She didn't much care for the seas or the rocky waters. When she got off she saw Draco spouting his noble attitude at what appeared to be a shade. She shook her head head and let out an annoyed sigh as the shade and Draco conversed.

Hey look, the two stallions are having a spitting contest to see who is more of an authoritarian. Let's see who wins. 

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Zefira climbed off the boat and trotted next to Acheron. She was still a little ticked off at his behavior  and wanted to believe there was a good reason for it. She took notice of where she was and what was holding them up.

"A ghost? I hate ghosts...you can't kill them unless you have a silver dagger." She said randomly

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

"By other means too," Acheron said in response to Zefira. He could tell she was still hesitant to be around him, but he refocused his attention back to the shades.

"But we are not here to battle these shades. However, do know that if you try and hurt us and delay us, there will be consequences. I do not wish to exact a fate upon you that you would dread, so I ask again, let us through with our journey."