Team Spirit: of Sniper and ponies

by Head Hunter Sniper

Note: this happens the same time as chapter 35 on of Team Spirit: Green on your Side. The Head Hunter Sniper suddenly finds himself thrust into a new world. While he finds familiar mercenaries, his role will take a sharp turn, and Equestria will feel the dark effects of his actions. Rated T for light use of Language, a light use of questionable themes. (But only once or twice)

20. Chapter 20: Leaving Manehattan

Hey, look at that! Chapter 20! Ya, it's very short...

Head Hunter didn't sleep much that night. He and Raven Holm had to get up early to make sure their equipment was packed. The last of their gear, namely Head Hunter's Rifle, was checked and slung, just as the sun rose over the horizon. They set out toward the road to Baltimare. Soon after they left the hotel, however, Head Hunter said he was going to finish up some last business in the city.

"I have a Spartan who needs payment, and I want to take one last look around in that pawnshop. I will meet you at the edge of the city." Head Hunter said as he started to walk toward the pub.

Suddenly a small raven landed on Raven Holm's shoulder and started whispering in his ear. "Head Hunter!" He shouted.

The sniper turned. "What?"

"My birds say that the local police suspic you in the murders in the last few days. Avoid them. Also, the birds have confirmed that Rainward has moved to Baltimare. We will see more of her yet!"

"Understood!" Head Hunter replied.

Kelly was standing outside the pub. "I may have smashed a table on another customer." Was her explanation. "You sure you don't have a job I can do? The rush of combat was good for me!"

"Sorry, I got nothing for ya. If you want a fight, you should see if you can work with the border police. I hear that this country's neighbors are getting restless."

Head Hunter tossed her a small sack. "Here. Your payment. Good luck." He turned to leave.

"You too. Border patrol? Who does he think I am..." Kelly's voice grew quieter as Head Hunter walked away.

Head Hunter walked around the pawnshop he had be to before, the Exquisite Trinketry, looking for useful items. There were blades, gems, and hats, but among the junk Head Hunter found what he wanted. Someone had sold the pawnshop owner a pile of Mann Co ammo boxes. Head Hunter bought up an armful, packed them, then walked toward where he told Raven Holm to meet him.

As he walked, he reached up to his shoulder to pet his Steel Songbird. He hasn't talked to it in a while, but he did pet it once in a while. There was really no reason to. He just liked petting the metal bird.

He meet up with Raven Holm, who, like the day Head Hunter was first hired, was talking to a group of ravens. This time, however, when they flew way, one stayed, and it perched on Raven Holm's shoulder. It did this to silently mock Head Hunter's silent, metal bird...