"….. Told you, it was an addictive story with one funny story line!" The Black Knight laughed, leaning back into his chair. "Eeeeeenjoy the next chapter friends!" He waved goodbye, as Ink Script held Silver Star up in her arms! The filly waving at you.
Chapter Two
"Ooooh… My aching head…" The Khorne Berserker thought, as he regained consciousness. "W-What happened?" When he reached up to grasp his throbbing head, the berserker quickly realized that he was unable to move, and looked down to see his entire body wrapped in glowing chains. "Rrrraaaghhh!" Ariontus bellowed, trying to break free of the bonds, to no avail.
"Struggle all you like, big guy, but you are not getting free!" Twilight shouted, pointing her hoof at him. "The Iron Shackle Spell is strong enough to hold a full grown manticore!" She added, but this didn't stop him from struggling to get free.
"Yeah! So, you're going to stay here and wait for Princess Celestia to arrive and decide what to do with you!" Rainbow Dash said, flying up and double tapped the berserker's helmet with her hoof… Something she shouldn't have done.
Within seconds, the berserker's visor turned a deep blood red, roaring out. "Burn! Maim! KILL!" Shattering the bonds at the same time, pieces of magical chain flying everywhere.
The mares screamed, surprised at his sudden strength, before Rainbow Dash was grabbed by her tail. When Ariontus started to spin her, violently, the cyan pegasus started to feel sick. "I. Think. I'm. Gonna…" She yelled, between spins, before being hurled into a building! When Rainbow Dash sat up, she leaned over to puke. "Hurl."
"Girls! Same plan as-ACK!" Twilight yelped, as the berserker grabbed the princess by her throat. Before she could yell for help, Twilight was thrown right into Rainbow Dash, followed by Applejack, Rarity, and then a giggling Pinkie Pie… All three fairing no better against the enraged warrior.
All that was left, is a timid Fluttershy. She watched the berserker approach her dazed friends, cracking his knuckles, and thought enough was enough. "Hold it right there, mister! I know you're mad about them attacking you, taking your weapons, and chaining you up!" She flew up to Ariontus, causing him to turn around and noticed the yellow pegasus an inch away from his helmet. "But that is not, I repeat is NOT, an excuse to be a big bully!" Unknown to Fluttershy, she was unleashing the full might of The Stare on the berserker.
For once in his long life, the Khorne Berserker didn't know what to do… The look in her eyes actually paralyzed him, and made him feel like he didn't WANT to make her anymore upset. His visor slowly turned back into a green color, slowly tapping both index fingers together, innocently. "I'm s-sorry…" He muttered, looking down at the ground, oh how the mighty have fallen.
"I know, but you're still bigger than everypony else. You should know better than to do that." Fluttershy said, caressing the side of his helmet. "Just because someone makes you mad; does not mean you should hurt them." Ariontus didn't care about the fact she is currently scolding him, her touching his armor actually felt goooooooood and he didn't want it to stop. Going so far, as to lean forward, arms dangling, and making a few dazed 'duuuh' noises. "See? You're a nice guy, just a little confused and angry."
"F-Fluttershy… How did you do that? I mean, the stare we get but he just suddenly stopped and did a complete personality one eighty!" Twilight asked, the others nodding in agreement.
Fluttershy smirked at them, being hefted up and placed into the crossed arms of Ariontus. "You girls need to learn that, sometimes, anger is a small cry for help and guidance." She answered, before nuzzling against the crimson and brass helmet. Yep, he was hooked on her. "Besides, I knew he wasn't so bad. He did save me from three mean looking Timberwolves, after all." The pegasus added.
"But… We saw him about to attack you! His axe raised and everything!" Rainbow Dash said, trying to piece it all together.
Flutershy giggled a bit. "I did, too, until he stopped and his visor went to that green color, and calmed down." She pointed to the visor, showing it had changed color! "I think that means he calmed down, and is nice. While red means he is angry."
The group slowly got up, and walked over towards the berserker, eyeing him. "So, what you're saying, darling, is that he attacked us… Because we took you and attacked him?" Rarity asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Maybe… Is that why you attacked?" Fluttershy asked, Ariontus looking down at her, his visor mimicking a raised brow.
"I like to fight. It is what I was born to do." He admitted, seeing Fluttershy frown… This suddenly made him feel something he's never thought possible, guilt. "T-Though… I suppose I was rather mad that they took you, so suddenly, and attacked me." He corrected, rubbing the back of his helmet with a free arm, as Fluttershy gave him a big smile for the corrected answer.
Applejack walked up to him, raising an eyebrow. "Say, partner, what's yer name anyhow? And why are ya wearing that funny lookin' armor?" She asked.
Ariontus thought for a moment, before slamming a fist on to his chest. "I am Ariontus, of the World Eaters Legion, and Berserker Brotherhood! Bane of a hundred worlds and one of Khorne's most bloodthirsty warriors! I have drenched a thousand battlefields with the blood of my enemies!" he boasted, the six of them giving the giant a confused look. "A proud Khorne Berserker, as well." He chuckled, nervously, this was soooooo awkward.
"Uh… Would it be alright if we called ya KB, Mister Ari… Ario… Uh, ya know?" Applejack asked, unable to pronounce his name right.
Ariontus dropped both arms, Fluttershy floating up and next to him, sluaching some. "Uh… Yeah, sure, why not?" He said, somewhat insulted they weren't in awe of his presentation. That boast even unnerved other Astartes. "Well… I am the only Khorne Berserker here, so I guess it is alright." He thought, before the group started to make their introductions.
-A Few Moments, and one booooooooooooooored Berserker, Later-
"And you've already met Fluttershy, the Elment of Kindness." Twilight ended, pointing up at the yellow pegasus on KB's shoulder. "Any questions?"
"Yeah, just one…" He said, holding up his index finger respectfully. "Do you lot fight at all!?" He asked, now holding out both arms. "I mean, I get the peaceful vibe, and everything, but seriously! Being all prissy happy, go lucky, all the time must get boring!" He stopped himself, rethinking what he just said. A single thought appeared in his mind. "Did I just get G Rated!?"
Twilight was taken back by his comment, thinking for a moment. "Trust me, KB… There is plenty of fighting. Equestria has a lot of problems, and some ending with some pony wanting to fight." She replied.
KB gave a sigh of relief. "Good… If I'm going to be stuck here, I would like some action, and a chance to bloody my axes." He said, looking around. "Speaking of which… Where are they?"
"Oh, uh… They're kinda… Locked up in my castle… To keep you from hurting somepony? Eheheheeeee…" Twilight said, giving a big, innocent, grin.
KB's visor suddenly turned red, an inferno appearing behind him while Twilight shrunk in size and he grew in size. "They're WHAT!?" He roared, glaring at the alicorn, and taking a step closer.
Before they could do anything, the two returned to normal size and Rabinow Dash flew up to his face. "Hey, calm down, hot head! You were the one swinging those things around, like some lunatic. What did you expect us to do with them!?" She said, glaring into the red visor.
"First of all, who are you calling hothead, chump? And second, never try to take a Khorne Berserker's weapons away!" KB growled, not backing down.
"Who are you calling chump!?" Rainbow Dash yelled.
"There's only one person I'm talking to right now, chump!" KB retorted, their heads pressing against each other.
"Will you two stop it?" Twilight rolled her eyes, thinking the two were acting like a couple of foals on the playground. "It won't be much of at-?"
"Bugbear!" A pony screamed, rushing past the group.
Sure enough, a Bugbear floated over a nearby building, letting out a roar. "Great, not this guy again…" Twilight sighed, looking at the other Elements. "Ok, girls, you know the drill. Ge into position."
"Uh, Twilight?" Fluttershy piped in, now standing next to the alicorn.
"Yes, Fluttershy, you can sit this one out." She said, smiling at her.
"N-No, not that." Fluttershy said, looking around. "Its KB." Twilight quickly noticed, the loose cannon was no longer arguing with Rainbow Dash.
"Fluttershy, where is he!?" The alicorn asked, in a panic.
"Over there." The yellow pegasus pointed towards the Bugbear. Sure enough, there was the Khorne Berserker, looking up at him.
"What is that lunatic doing!?" Twilight asked herself.
KB looked up at the Bugbear, his visor still red. "Hey! Smokey! Get your stinger-butt down here, I want to talk with you!" He yelled.
The Bugbear glared at him, and landed right in front of KB. When the creature tried to intimidate him, with a roar, it was quickly cut off halfway in by a powerful grip to the muzzle…. Effectively shutting him up.
"Good… Now, I'm going to deck you right in the snooz, and you're going to decide that this town is off limits. Alright?" KB noted, the Bugbear whining from his jaws being clamped so tightly, and nodded. "Good… Later." With that, KB pulled his arm back, and then delivered a powerful punch straight into the Bugbear's jaw! It was so powerful, that it sent the creature flying back into the Everfree Forest… KB's visor going back to a green color, dusting his gauntlets off. "There… That interruption has been handled."
"Uh… Before I go get his axes… Who wants to have KB stay with them?" Twilight asked, her hooves shaking from KB's display of power.
"Ah could use a hand back at the farm… Celestia knows he's got the strength fer buckin'…" Applejack said, wide eyed at the display of sheer strength.
"I could use a strong stallion around the boutique. Do you girls know how heavy my supplies get?" Rarity said, also distracted by the display.
"Oh! Oh! He could stay at Sugarcube Corner! And we could party all night!" Pinkie Pie suggested, bouncing around.
"Um… Twilight, I mean, if it is ok… H-He could stay with me?" Fluttershy spoke up, rather nervous about her suggestion. "I mean, he does listen to me, and I can calm him down."
"That's true…" Twilight thought, thinking further on it. "It's settled, then. KB will stay with Fluttershy. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get his axes… Before he decides to destroy all of Ponyville, looking for them." She stated, before trotting off.
"Uh, sugarcube, are ya sure yer alright with that? Ah mean, ya aren't the bravest of us, and that there KB seems like quite the nasty fellah when he's mad." Applejack asked, concerned for her friend.
Fluttershy nodded, smiling. "I'm sure, plus I have the strangest feeling he won't harm me." She looked towards KB, just as he scared away a curious colt with one of his growls. "Besides, I bet that underneath all his ferocious exterior, he's gentle as a bunny."
"Well… You're sure, Fluttershy. But, if he gives you any trouble, you call us. We'll come right away!" Rainbow Dash said, glaring towards KB.
"Thank you, girls. But I think I know what I'm doing." Fluttershy assured.
-Fluttershy's Cottage, Sometime Later-
The doors slowly opened, Fluttershy trotting in. "And this is it, my home." She said, turning the lights on, as KB walked in behind her. "It's not much, I know, but it is still home."
KB looked around, eyeing everything he saw, and sighed. "Could be worse, it could be some sort of candy and sweets based house." The berserker thought, following Fluttershy over to a nearby couch.
"And here will be where you are going to sleep, until we find a bed that can actually hold you." She added, turning to look up at him, giving the berserker the most innocent of smiles. "W-What do you think?" Fluttershy blushed a bit, looking away, she didn't know why but it just happened.
"Gah! What is with that look!? Everytime she gives it, I feel harmless as a newborn baby!" He thought, visor going wide eyed, and rubbed the back of his helmet. "I-It's… Uh… Nice." He said, before mentally scolding himself. "Damnit! What is wrong with me!? Did Lord Khorne curse me or something!?"
Fluttershy's face suddenly lit up, a smile appearing on her face. "Really!" She said, flying up and nuzzling against his helmet. "I'm glad you like it, KB!"
The berserker just stood there, his helmet giving a dumb look. "Ok, don't care for the why… I can get used to this…" He thought, dangling arms reaching up and starting to cradle the nuzzling Fluttershy.