I'll try shortening paragraphs Harbinger but I tend to make sex scene or action scenes a bit long
Actually I can make a lot of things long heyoh!
Secrets
A little earlier…
"Get these damn gates down, the wagon is uncle's top priority and I'm not going to let you get in our way" Gilda yelled at the gatekeeper. "Calm down griffon, that creature in the field is our top concern your wagon isn't going to get through until it's gone." "No it will get through if Damian has anything to say about it." "Is that a threat?" raising his spear at her. "No it's a fact" she said as the sound of the wheels became heard. Gilda sat by the keeper and waited for the wagon to come into view, "last chance." The guard snorted before widening his eyes at the drake driving the cart, "oh shit!" He cried diving out of the way as Damian and the wagon barreled through the gate leaving a large hole in the wooden doors, Gilda took this time to slip through as well.
Stopping a few blocks from the gate, Damian transformed back and acquired his clothes from the wagon. "Scoots, you okay?" She jumped on the couch smiling, "Again, let's go even faster. I mean yeah we were in danger but that was so much fun." "Then you and Richard will have a grand time when you're older." "Where's Uncle anyway?" "He jumped off the wagon to draw the creature away from the wagon" Trixie said walking in, whipping sweat from her brow. "Are you okay Trixie?" "Yes, just a bit winded from the amount of spells casted and maintained what about you you've been running for hours?" Damian smiled and waved her off, "This is nothing compared to the shenanigans we had in the empire. This was like a merry jog though some stalagmites." "I thought it was stalactites that were on the ground." "In all honestly I don't even remember. English is far too confusing sometimes." "Hey is everyone alright?" Gilda asked poking her head into the wagon, getting two nods and a thumb up in response. "Come on girls; let's look around the city for a bit before Richard returns." Scoots jumped onto Damian's back as the company left the wagon.
Walking into one of the squares there were less shocked faces from the citizens and guards having either scene the video at Dodge or been posted there themselves. The most common expression was curiosity, sort of like a joke starting with 'A human, a griffon and a pony walk into a bar'. The conclusions from the end result of said joke would leave you either fearful, surprise or, as most comedians would prefer it, in laughter. Damian looked around at the shops that were set up in the square, the merchants speechless at a legend perusing their goods. "Oh it's beautiful" Trixie stated looking at a sapphire necklace that tinted nicely with her coat. "How much?" "Two hundred bits ma'am" Trixie frowned putting the necklace back on the counter before walking away. Damian pulled out the bits taken from the dead goons and placed it on the counter, "Hey Trixie get back here." She turned and widened her eyes as Damian bought the necklace. "A beautiful jewel for a beautiful mare" he stated as he put the necklace on her, missing the blush she had. "Thank you sir but" "Oh shush its just money we'll get more later. If you see anything else just let me know" he said smiling this time seeing the blush as she returned the smile.
The moment was interrupted by the corpse of the griffon that had attacked them before now missing its head. The four of them looked at the corpse before looking up, "There he is!" Damian pointed out as Richard fell from the sky. He fell at an angle until careening into Canterlot castle. The four of them stood there looking at the castle, then the body and then back at the castle. "Well shit" Scoots said getting glares from the citizens and a nod of agreement from Damian. "Looks like I'm due for the castle. Trixie do you know where the Wonderbolts are stationed at?" Trixie nodded, "Then you three go to the stadium and explain to Spitfire about what just happened and our location." "Of course sir, shall we see you later?" "Hopefully… don't worry about Richard he's had worse days."
Metalclaw paced back and forth at the foot of Richard's bed, glancing every thirty seconds at his sleeping face. The two blackguards positioned on either side of the bed ensuring his safety and Richard's. Celestia stood by the opposite empty bed watching Richard. "Excuse me ambassador, but you called him Richard… but he introduced himself as Durin." "I'm not surprised' Metalclaw began dripping into a Germanic accent 'he doesn't trust people he doesn't know, took me three months to get his real name out of him. You see Richard is very old despite looking very young for his age. The things this man has seen could fill books… which it has his quite the writer." "How old is he?" Richard awoke coughing, Metalclaw dashing to his side, as one of the guards filled a cup with water and handed it to Richard which he drank down. "That's something… you don't get to know" Richard wheezed as Metalclaw took his hand. "Metalclaw… you handsome devil, how are you? And less important where am I?" Metalclaw chuckled, "I am fine now that you are awake. I carried you to medical after you crashed threw one of the castle's windows." "Oh no wonder why I feel like shit" he said lying down as the guards smiled. "It's good to see you well sir." Richard looked to his left, "Nightclaw' he then looked right 'Rockbeak shit sons, why didn't you speak up let me give ya a hug." Richard got out of bed assisted by Metal as he hugged both guards before sitting on the end of the bed. "Celestia, you stand in the presence of some great griffons. She's been treating you with respect right?" "I read their files most capable in battle." "Files? Pfff files are for political and snooty nobles, no they've earn their respect, mine included, by serving beside each other. True brothers in arms!" Richard proclaimed getting up. "Now Metal, Night, and Rock we must catch up where's the dining hall?" Richard asked still leaning on Metal as the four of them left medical, Celestia sighing as she followed.
Damian stood at the castle entrance, "You must let me in Richard is in there!" "Look mister Laguun there is no one by the name of 'Richard' in this castle now please leave." Damian sighed before walking down the side of the wall before stopping and taking a few steps back from the wall. 'It's not that tall' Damian looked around until he spotted a dumpster down the road. Wheeling it beside the wall, and looked both ways, he began climbing on top of the dumpster before running up the wall and onto the top. Dropping down he hid in the bushes, sneaking through the foliage before climbing up a tree and running through the various treetops the castle had. His free run through the trees ended at the royal guard's training grounds, where Damian watched the practise spars and laps being run by off duty guards. 'Where's the teambuilding? Where's the attention to detail and honing one's ability? They don't all use spears else they are all doomed to the same weakness to brings.' After a few minutes Damian jumped from the tree landing on the roof of one of the barracks without much noise. Running to the other side of the compound he didn't care as several guards and recruits stopped to watch him clear the jump between each of the five barracks and the dining hall without slowing down, then seeing him jump for a branch, hoist himself up and continue his parkour through the trees.
Damian's run ended at the other side of the castle in a statue garden. There were no guards about as Damian examined the statues before stopping in from of one. The draconic mismatch of animals stood there posing like an opera singer, the plaque reading 'Discord, God of Chaos'. "Hello John" Damian said patting Discord's foot. It made no response as Damian nodded, "Until we meet again John." Damian opened the nearby door leading to the ballroom which then leads out to more hallways. He no longer felt the need to stealth as he approached a nearby guard, "Ah Laguun do you need something?" "Yes, I heard Ri- Durin was in the castle, any idea where he may be?" "Last I saw him, he and Gryphonia's ambassador were heading to the dining hall." "And where is that?" "Follow me, I'll take you there." "Thank you sir…" "Sergeant Stonewall sir at your service." The pair arrived at the dining hall as they walked in, seeing Richard and three griffons eating together as Celestia, Luna and a mint coloured unicorn sat at the head of the table. "HEY" Richard, Metal, Night and Rock called out at Damian and Stonewall's entrance. "Thank you Stonewall… not that it's any of my business but what was a sergeant doing on guard duty?" "Saw what you did from inside the castle, jumping through trees and over buildings that I followed you from the windows. I thought I lost ya but then saw you were hanging around the statue garden so I waited inside." "I'm sorry I didn't mean to distract you." "Nonsense in truth what you did was very enjoyable to see, how do you do it?" "Long legs and an eye for the terrain" Richard called out. "From the highest mountain to the deepest cavern one must have the ability to see where one can walk, run, jump or drop to have an advantage over their opponent. Damian here does it for stealth; I do it because of shortcuts one can make across town." "Damian?" "Oh yes Stonewall please inform the rest of the guard that Durin and Laguun were false names. We are called Richard and Damian." Stonewall saluted both Richard and Damian, "At once sir" and left.
Damian sat beside Richard, "I like him has a good head on his shoulders." "To bad he's the same colour as like every guard here." Metal spoke up, "Actually that's an enchantment on their armour so that there's no discrimination." Richard widened his eyes and nodded, "Really the things magic can do these days" the sarcasm picked up by everyone except the three mares at the head. "By the way, you wouldn't happen to still have my rifle?" "Of course, Rockbeak you'd you fetch Richard his gun and jacket. You probably don't want to be sitting to those robes all day." Rock nodded leaving the room.
Celestia cleared her throat gaining the attention of the four, "Richard and Damian could we speak with you?" "Go ahead" Richard responded not moving from his seat. "You've been missing from the surface for five hundred years; we've brought the best historian on human history. I'd like you to speak with her." "Are we getting paid; we are mercenaries even an exchange of knowledge is a job." "I'll leave that to Miss Heartstrings" Celestia nodded at the unicorn that hastily walked up beside the two of them. "H-hello my name is Lyra Heartstrings and um…" she broke off staring at Damian's hand. Picking up on this, he lifted his hand up, her hand following it as he shifted it side to side then wiggled them getting her to bit her lip. "Oh she's adorable" Richard said petting her, causing her to purr in response. "She's like a cat, I love it." Damian cleared his throat getting her out of her stupor, "Miss Heartstrings, our wagon is by the Wonderbolts stadium, if could meet us there we'd be happy to help with whatever questions you have." She smiled wrapping him in a hug before leaving as Rockbeak return with the gun and jacket.
As the five returned to conversation the door burst open, causing Richard to shout, "Jesus take the wheel!" before lying on Damian's lap. "Princesses there's been a jailbreak, one of the prisoners has escaped and has killed the guards on duty" Stonewall reported. "Never a dull moment" Richard commented as he and Damian rose, "take us there Sergeant we'll take care of it" Damian said. "Free of charge even, since ya helped me get back on my feet." Luna nodded while Celestia looked nervous as the pair left. "Something wrong sister?" Celestia looked to her side, "N-no nothing at all, just thinking about those poor guards."
Richard and Damian arrived at the dungeons walking down the steps with Stonewall watching their backs. Getting down the steps they surveyed the strange site, blood covered the floor, walls and even parts of the ceiling but there were no bodies. "Stonewall were the bodies moved?" "No, the men didn't have time as they ran." Damian looked in the cells, "Prisoners are gone too, but none of them left the same way we came… perhaps a tunnel?" Richard's nose twitch as he smelled the air, "No I smell something… dark. Weapons at the ready boys who or whatever did this might still be here."
Walking towards the centre of the complex, Stonewall swallowed his vomit as they looked up at a creature made of the flesh of both the guards and prisoners stood on the upper floor. "Oh Celestia what is that?" "A flesh golem' Richard said signalling the both of them to get back 'powerful mages create such things as guardians to protect themselves. This prisoner of yours is highly skilled." Firing a round into the creature it slowly turn around making an unholy screech as it jumped down, causing the floor to shake. "It is a powerful foe; don't be afraid to run Stonewall. We won't think less of you!" Stonewall stared at the beast moving slowly forward, readying his spear. "I am yours to command sir!" The creature swung its arm down on Richard who dodged it with ease. "I'll keep up the aggro, Damian hit it from above while Stonewall you stab it from below."
Richard continued firing at its arms as Damian ran up the stairs. As it made another step, Stonewall Rammed his spear into the back of its foot causing it to cry in pain as it made an attempt to crush the stallion. Rolling out of the way of the hit, Damian jumped off the balcony punching its arm making a loud crack that echoed throughout the dungeon. It roared as it jumped back, light forming in its maw. "HIDE" Richard yelled as they jumped into open prison cells as the golem shot a laser demolishing the ground that got in the beams way. "I have a plan, Damian I need you back on the second floor. Stonewall I'll need you to fling me into the air with that spear, do you think you can handle that?" "Yes sir" Stonewall responded while Damian ran for the stairs again. They exited the cells as the creature came to the middle of the room, light coming from its maw again. "Boost!" Richard yelled as he ran and jumped at Stonewall, who used the force behind it to fling him into the air, breaking his spear in the process. "Go D!" Damian jumped off grabbing Richard's hand as he threw him at the creature. Richard acted as bullet, piercing the golem and forcing the host off of it. Without its master the golem fell to pieces as the corpses now piled up on the floor.
Stonewall sighed and sat down on the floor, "Damian get over here we need healing!" Stonewall stood and walked over before gasping. Richard leaned another human against the wall; he was less muscular and had noticeable holes in his shoulders and arms. Most of his body was covered in blood as Damian began the healing process. Richard stood up and grabbed Stonewall by the collar, "Did you know ANYTHING about this?" The rage in his eyes was obvious as well as the nose twitch. "No sir I swear I knew nothing of any human down here." Richard brought Stonewall closer, "If I find out you are LYING to me…" "I'll swear on whatever you want that I never knew." He flared his nostrils before dropping the sergeant. "Richard he's waking up."
The third human opened his eyes looking around before seeing the glow of healing magic. "Humans… thank the gods." Richard got on his knees, "Aye brother we're here. What happened? Who are you?" The human tried moving but flinch, "My name is Anthony Kain, I was captured… don't remember how long ago but I was sold here as a slave for that BITCH" he started coughing as Richard rubbed his back making sure to avoid the holes. "My name is Damian and this is Richard, we'll get you out of here" Damian hands stopped glowing, holes in his arms and shoulders now covered in magic to stop the bleeding. "You think you can point the bitch out?" "Of course." "Stonewall go up first and get your men back, he's coming back with us. That is not negotiable." "Y-yes sir" he said bowing before leaving followed by Richard, rifle in hand, and Damian carrying Anthony.
Richard stepped out first, seeing Stonewall standing across from him. Three guards, Celestia, Luna and Metal, Night and Rock standing further back. "All guards and most of your prisoners are dead the one behind this is coming with us for treatment." "I can't let you do that Richard" Celestia began as Damian came up and Anthony cried in terror. "HER, ITS HER. SHE DID THIS TO ME RAPE AND TORTURE!" He pointed right at Celestia whose mouth twitched. "You goddamn bitch" Richard stated aiming his rifle at Celestia causing the three guards draw their spears. "Sister what is he talking about?" "I'll handle this" Celestia said now smiling. "It is not officially known but slavery is legal in Equestria, and that is my property. Now hand him over." "Your property? YOUR PROPERTY!" Richard yelled as he pulled the trigger shooting Celestia in the leg. "HOW FUCKING DARE YOU! … Under the imperial law slavery is illegal, those in possession of slaves are sentenced to twenty years or if the offender had angered the crown before death. Celestia I let you live as a message, you fuck with Humans or the Empire and we will hold nothing back." Richard looked at Metal, "I believe your business is done here ambassador, countries that support and legalize the slave trade are not welcome in the Kaiser's office if I remember correctly." The three of them nodded passing by the guards and walked passed Richard stopping at Damian and Anthony, "I apologise sir, had I know of your existence we would have come to your aid." Anthony nodded, "Send the Kaiser my regards" Richard said as they left. The clanging of metal turned Richard's head as a grey stallion with beige hair stood with his armour off. "I resign from duty, I cannot and will not work for someone who regards life as an object." He turned to Richard, "I request to join the company." Damian and Richard looked at each other, "Welcome aboard." The four of them left leaving the three guards to tend to Celestia as Luna walked off during the commotion.
"The bitch" Gilda commented bringing wet towels to Damian who returned to healing Anthony. "I thought she was benevolent, above sin, but this… this is horrid" Stonewall said drinking tea next to Trixie who rubbed his back. "You didn't know it's not your fault." Richard's anger sat on the floor, his anger fading as he petted Scoots. After they returned had returned Gilda was up in arms, wanting to rally Gryphonia into war for such an act. Trixie was Damian original helper but Gilda took over so she could comfort their newest addition. Scoots saw how angry Richard was and tried giving him a message to relax… she didn't get a cutiemark and they switch places. Damian's hands stopped glowing, "This is all I can do for now but he will need time to rest and recover, which puts me off guard duty for those two." Richard sighed, "Stonewall will be on day shift with me, Trixie and Gilda will be night shift. Scoots can I count on you to be Damian's helper while Anthony heals?" Scoots stood up and saluted, "Of course!" "Good in that case let's bunker down for-" the door knocked. Opening the door, rifle first, stood Luna. "You aren't welcome her Luna… not now anyway." "I did not come to fight but I suppose it should be said I knew nothing of this." "I know… why are you here?" "To tell you that after what happened was heard citizens did not take it well. All recruits and a third of the Royal guard have left and clamour for reform has spread to the other cities." "Well that was bound to happen" both Trixie and Gilda said at the same time. "All actions have consequences, I hope you are not harmed during this Luna you are… pleasant company" Richard said before closing the door. "Alright time for bed everyone" Richard said as he drew a glyph on the door and activated it. The room dimmed as Richard sat beside the door, rifle aiming at the door and Damian sat on the floor beside Anthony. "Night everyone."
Done in a few hours geez sex scenes really do slow me down
Standard molestia eh? Don't worry it will have twists… eventually