In the Castle of Friendship, Deadpool and Twilight were finishing eating dinner in the dining hall. The room was bathed in candle light, the glow of the orange-yellow light shimmering off of the ponies' faces. Deadpool was stuffing his mouth with pasta while Twilight was wiping hers with a cloth napkin.
"Thanks for making dinner for just the two of us tonight, Wade. It was awfully sweet of you. The pasta was great," Said Twilight.
"Thanks, but I can't take all of the credit this time around. You should be thanking my mother for the pasta. When she would drink herself into a drunken stupor, I had to learn how to make food for the both of us, including her recipe for Cacio e Pepe."
An awkward silence formed between both ponies. Twilight got up from her seat, and grabbed her empty plate with her magic.
"Well, thanks again for dinner," Said Twilight awkwardly. "If you want, you can join me in-"
"Wait!" Deadpool practically jumped out of his seat, and ran over to Twilight. "There's a part two to tonight's dinner."
"A part two? Alright, but I'm going to warn you now, I may not have much room left for dessert," Said Twilight, sitting back down in her seat.
"You don't have to worry about that. After I nearly burned down the kitchen, I'm still hesitant on making any desserts," Said Deadpool.
"Wade, that wouldn't have happened if you hadn't actually set the flaming cherry jubilee on fire," Pointed out Twilight.
"I know that now! Anyway, this is for you," Said Deadpool.
He pulled an envelope out of nowhere and gave it to Twilight. She looked at the envelope, which had her name written on the front.
"What's this?" Asked Twilight in confusion.
"It's your anniversary gift," Answered Deadpool.
"Wade, our anniversary isn't for another two weeks," Said Twilight.
"I know, I know. I'm giving it to you early because let's just say you should make some adjustments to your schedule," Said Deadpool.
Intrigued by what he was insinuating, Twilight opened the envelope. It contained a postcard. A sunny sky with clouds made up the background, and the central focus of the postcard was a triangular sign that read "Welcome to the Fabulous Las Pegasus". Looking up in shock, she saw her coltfriend was smiling excitedly.
"Happy early anniversary!" Said Deadpool.
"Oh my gosh, Wade! I can't believe we're going to Las Pegasus!" Said Twilight, ensnaring her coltfriend in a hug.
"I figured I would get you a gift that is as lively as I am," Said Deadpool with a smirk.
(I thought you were going to say loud.)
(I thought he was going to say slutty.)
"... I hate you guys," Muttered Deadpool under his breath. "I hope you don't mind, but I'm planning on us staying for one night at a hotel. Given the cost of hotels in Pegasus, I'm surprised tourists don't go broke taking a shower."
"Hey, one night is more than enough. We'll have plenty of time for fun," Assured Twilight.
"And fun we shall have! I was thinking we would arrive in Las Pegasus around midday, and freshen up at the hotel I booked for us. Then we'd go have lunch, and check out a museum or two of your choice. Afterwards, we can put on some nice clothes, and have some fun at the Grand Las Pegasus casino. How does all of that sound?" Asked Deadpool.
"It all sounds great! I've always wanted to check out the Las Pegasus History Museum!" Said Twilight with enthusiasm.
"And I've always wanted to gamble at the Grand Las Pegasus. If I were to go bankrupt, I want it to be there," Said Deadpool dreamily.
"I'll be making sure you don't gamble all of our money away," Said Twilight with a wry smile.
"I'm joking, mostly. Hey, you never know. I could win big, especially since I'll be bringing my lucky charm with me," Said Deadpool while wrapping his foreleg around Twilight's shoulders.
"Well then, your 'lucky charm' will go and plan the next couple of weeks to revolve around our trip. Thank you for the lovely gift, Wade," Said Twilight with a bright smile.
"You're welcome," Replied Deadpool.
He kissed Twilight on the cheek. As she left to go take her plate to the kitchen, Deadpool went back to his seat to finish his dinner.
Two weeks later…
Today is the day of Twilight and Deadpool's dating anniversary. Starlight Glimmer walked into the Castle of Friendship's throne room, walking up to the aforementioned couple as well as Spike. The two ponies had one suitcase each. Twilight was rummaging around her suitcase, and Spike was holding what seems to be yet another checklist.
"Hey, don't you two have a hot air balloon to catch?" Asked Starlight.
"We'll be heading out in just a minute. I'm checking my bag one last time before we go," Said Twilight.
"Twilight, this is the third time you've checked your bag! Give poor Spike a break and let's go!" Said Deadpool.
"I second that!" Added Spike.
"Hold on." Twilight moved aside a couple of items in her suitcase, spotting a plastic bag containing a magenta toothbrush and a partially used roll of toothpaste. "Okay, I'm all set."
Twilight closed her suitcase. Deadpool and Spike sighed in relief, the latter rolling up the checklist.
"We should be back here by around noon, so enjoy having the castle all to yourselves!" Said Twilight.
"As much as I will enjoy having a mostly quiet day to myself, a part of me is envious that you two are going to Las Pegasus," Admitted Starlight.
"Hey, maybe sometime in the future, the three of us and the rest of our friends could go for the weekend," Suggested Deadpool.
"That would be great! Although I would need to remind myself to not loan you any bits," Said Starlight.
"Wait, you would bring me along with you guys, right?" Asked Spike.
"Eh…" Uttered Spike's friends.
"Oh come on! Why couldn't I come?!" Asked Spike frustratedly.
"Well, let's see: besides keeping on theme with keeping you out of the cool shit like in the show, if we brought you along, there's a chance that at least one of us will have to miss out on having adult fun at a casino to keep an eye on you," Said Deadpool while lowering himself down to Spike's eye level.
Twilight lightly pushed Deadpool aside.
"Besides, wouldn't you have more fun hanging out with Mom and Dad?" Asked Twilight, trying to improve Spike's mood.
"Hm… You know what? I probably would," Admitted Spike.
(Mama's boy!)
(You're just upset that our parents weren't as involved as Spike and Twilight's.)
(... Yeah [Choked sob])
"It's settled, then. Let's go!" Said Deadpool, making a dash towards the exit.
"Take care, you two," Said Twilight.
"See ya!" Said Starlight and Spike in unison.
"Have a great anniversary, you two!" Added Starlight.
A couple hours later…
A light green hot air balloon carried Twilight and Deadpool across the Equestrian sky. As the couple took in the view from the basket, a pegasus mare piloted the hot air balloon. A couple of large clouds a couple hundred feet ahead drifted away from each other, revealing a large circular platform with multiple hot air balloons on it. As soon as they got close to the platform, the pilot skillfully landed their balloon in one of the few empty spots. Deadpool handed the pilot a pouch of bits while Twilight thanked them. Both ponies then stepped out of the basket.
They walked down a flight of stairs connected to the platform. After reaching the bottom step, both ponies took in the sights ahead of them. Describing Las Pegasus as lively would be an understatement. Buildings with flashing lights nearly overpowered the natural light from Celestia's sun. Pegasi soared across the airway while paths built into the clouds were crowded by earth ponies and unicorns. Restaurants, carnival rides, hotels and resorts, casinos, and even reconstructions of national and international landmarks were all accessible to the eager tourist.
"Look at this place, Wade!" Said Twilight in awe.
(Eh. Personally, I think Coltey Island is more of a spectacle.)
"I would say that it's definitely flashy, but I think that's all of the neon lights overpowering the sun and burning my retinas!" Remarked Deadpool.
Twilight playfully bumped Deadpool on the side. Deadpool chuckled in response.
"Happy anniversary," Said Deadpool lovingly.
"Happy anniversary," Replied Twilight just as affectionately.
Deadpool lifted up his mask, and both ponies gave each other a peck on the lips.
"Now, where is the hotel?" Asked Deadpool to himself.
He pulled out a map and unfolded it. It was a map of Las Pegasus. Studying the map, he found the route he needed to get to the hotel he and Twilight were staying at. Which was marked by a red circle.
"There it is! Let's go!" Said Deadpool.
Deadpool walked down the path that led straight from the hot air balloon platform, then turned right.
"Wade, you're supposed to go on the path to the left," Shouted Twilight.
Deadpool swiftly turned on his hind hooves, heading towards the left path.
A few minutes later…
After a short walk, Deadpool and Twilight arrived at their hotel. Compared to most of the buildings in Las Pegasus, the hotel they were staying at was relatively small at five stories tall. A sign outside the entrance read "Pegasus Slumber". Walking through a pair of doors, the couple entered the hotel's lobby. It had a rather simple interior. The walls and floor were made of smooth stone, a hickory counter was positioned in the back of the room, and succulent and flowering plants were growing by the entrance and counter. Deadpool and Twilight walked up to the counter, where a stallion was looking through a clipboard that had a list with various names on it. Spotting a silver desk bell on the counter, Deadpool pushed on the button.
DING!
Hearing the bell, the stallion looked up from his list. Upon noticing Twilight, he nearly dropped the clipboard out of shock.
"Your Highness!" The stallion greeted the Princess with a small bow. "I apologize for not noticing you and your coltfriend!"
"Please, you don't need to apologize. I'm no stranger to getting distracted while reading a list," Said Twilight.
(This morning was testament to that.)
(Ha, ha! DORK!)
"Thank you. There will be no need to confirm your reservation. I saw your name this morning," Said the stallion.
Hearing that the reservation was in her name, Twilight was surprised. She then looked at Deadpool.
"You put the reservation under my name?" Questioned Twilight.
"Yeah. Considering how early you have to mail letters for reservations, I wanted to make sure we would be able to get a room on our anniversary," Said Deadpool.
Knowing what he was implying, Twilight gave Deadpool an annoyed look.
"What? Just because you won't take advantage of your royal status doesn't mean I won't," Said Deadpool.
The stallion handed over a key with a keychain of the hotel's logo attached to it to Twilight.
"Here's your room key. You'll be staying in room 166 on the fifth floor. If you misplace your key, please inform us so that we can give you a spare for the remainder of your visit. Otherwise, come to the front desk by 11 o'clock to return the key and pay for your expenses. If you need anything during the duration of your stay, please feel free to come to me or any of our staff," Said the stallion.
"Thank you," Said Twilight.
Twilight and Deadpool walked over to an elevator and pushed on the up button. Once the elevator opened up, they stepped inside and pushed on the button for the fifth floor. The door closed, then the elevator started going up. In less than 35 seconds, the elevator stopped on the fifth floor. When the elevator door opened up, a pegasus couple were revealed to be on the other side. Surprised to see Twilight, they swiftly stepped to the side to let her and Deadpool out.
"Thank you," Said Twilight.
Both ponies nervously nodded their heads, then bowed to Twilight. Seeing them bowing to her, Twilight suddenly felt sheepish. Even after having been a princess for just about a year, she still wasn't fully used to ponies treating her in such a way. After a short walk down the hall, Deadpool and Twilight arrived at the 166th room. The latter opened the door, and stepped inside.
The room was a moderate size. Just big enough to fit a queen size bed, two nightstands, and a desk with a small cushioned chair. A large window opposite to the door offered an expansive view of the city landscape. Hearing the door shut behind her, she turned around to see Deadpool drop his suitcase on the floor and hop onto the bed.
"Aaahh…!" Uttered Deadpool in bliss, sprawling his entire body across the length of the bed. "There's nothing as orgasmic as laying down on an semi-affordable hotel bed!"
(Speaking of, how many times do you think ponies came on this bed?)
"And the moment has been ruined," Said Deadpool, swiftly getting off of the bed.
"Do you need to do anything before we head out?" Asked Twilight.
"Piss. Since apparently you can't whip out your dick and let 'er flow out of the hot air balloon, I've been holding it in for the past hour-and-a-half," Said Deadpool.
As Deadpool walked over to a bathroom by the door to the hallway, Twilight shook her head in response to what her coltfriend said. There was a smirk on her face, though.
A little while later…
Twilight and Deadpool were at the Las Pegasus History Museum. They were currently in a room that contained exhibits about the history of Las Pegasus' gambling industry. Twilight was studiously reading a sign about the legalization of gambling in the city. Deadpool on the other hoof looked like his eyes were glazing over, even with the mask on his face.
(It's so boring…)
(Oh come on. It's not that bad. It's eye opening to learn about the past, even in a small scope. Besides, for all we know our government or education system will try to remove certain events from our history to make future generations think that their home was always sunshine and rainbows.)
(Maybe, but you would think there would be more entertaining ways to absorb knowledge. The only thing that has been interesting to me so far is the fashion exhibit.)
(You weren't interested in that. You liked looking at the clothes that prostitutes wore throughout Pegasus' history.)
(What can I say? I have my tastes.)
(Yeah, for a mare's-.)
"Wade?"
"Huh?!"
Hearing Twilight's voice, Deadpool snapped out of his trance.
"You okay?" Asked Twilight.
"Uh, yeah. I just realized I don't think I have the attention span to visit a museum," Said Deadpool.
"Sounds right," Agreed Twilight. "Perhaps the next set of exhibits would garner your attention."
Twilight walked over to a doorway on the other side of the room with Deadpool following behind her. Walking through the doorway, they entered a new room. Inside the room, a sign that read "Legacy of the Maggia'' greeted visitors. Along the left side of the room, there was a collage of photos of notable members of the Maggia, including dons and enforcers. On the other walls, photos depicted sitdowns, arrests, seizures, and crime scenes. Glass cases displayed objects such as weapons, outfits, and tools used by law enforcement to bust Maggia related crimes.
"Oh yeah. This stuff definitely has my attention," Said Deadpool.
Deadpool walked over to the collage of photos.
"Know that guy. Know that guy. Heard of that guy. Heard of her. This stallion's grandson was hired to kill me. Didn't end well for him. This stallion and his entire family were killed in Manehattan. It's speculated that the Punisher killed all of them. Having met the guy in person, I totally believe it," Said Deadpool.
"Hey, Wade, check this out," Called Twilight.
Deadpool walked over to where Twilight was. She was looking at a display case containing weapons, including a tommy gun, a Model 19 revolver, and a browning automatic rifle. Upon laying eyes upon them, Deadpool eagerly stood at Twilight's side.
"I love Maggia weapons! Deadly yet classy. Like your's truly," Said Deadpool boastfully.
Deadpool's remark got a small chuckle out of his marefriend.
"Don't you have all of these in your collection?" Asked Twilight.
"You bet. I stole all of the ones I own from the Maggia, especially from Hammerhead. Ever since I moved to Ponyville, one of my favorite things I do every now and then is visit the Everfree Forest and fire my tommy at the trees while quoting fictional mafia gangsters," Said Deadpool while standing on his hindlegs and swiveling around as if he was holding a tommy gun.
"It amazes me how much control they used to have in Equestria," Said Twilight.
"They were masters at counterfeiting, loansharking, illegal gambling, and scams. Basically, they figured out money runs the world," Remarked Deadpool.
"They were so sophisticated compared to the threats you and I faced with our friends… Except for Luna and Starlight," Said Twilight.
"Yeah, but that is only after you look past one's desire to bring about eternal night and the other's desire to be Joseph Stalin. Now they're our friends. The people we fought were simple compared to the ponies I used to deal with back in Manehattan. Not so much that they had complex motives or plans, but rather they are extremely persistent," Said Deadpool.
(I think that has more to do with longevity of a project than characterization, but sure.)
"It must have been a nice change of pace when you started living in Ponyville," Said Twilight.
"It was. I don't have to deal with a nutjob everyday, yet I still got to fight bad guys every now and then alongside a badass," Said Deadpool while looking at Twilight..
(Applejack?)
(Normally yes, but in the given context, he was referring to our marefriend.)
(Oh…! I read the chapter where Twilight fought Lord Tierk, so she can be a badass.)
Deadpool and Twilight nuzzled each other affectionately.
Later that evening…
Deadpool and Twilight were back in the hotel room. They were getting dressed for their trip to the Grand Las Vegas casino, the latter getting dressed in the bathroom. Deadpool was sitting on the bed, putting on a pair of black dress shoes on his hind hooves. He was wearing a white tuxedo and dress pants, a black bow tie, and silver cufflinks. After tying his shoes, he stood up and grabbed his mask, which was resting on the bed.
"Hey, Wade?" Called Twilight from the bathroom.
"Yeah?" Replied Deadpool, shoving his mask into his right pants pocket.
"Can I get your opinion on what I'm going to be wearing tonight?" Asked Twilight.
"Of course," Replied Deadpool.
Hearing the door open, Deadpool turned towards the direction of the bathroom. As soon as he saw Twilight, his jaw dropped in awe. Twilight wore a simple white dress with a necklace bearing her cutie mark. The dress fitting rather tightly around her figure was enough to make Deadpool's cheeks rosy red.
"So, how do I look?" Asked Twilight, oblivious to her coltfriend's blush.
"Stunning!" Blurted Deadpool.
Twilight was momentarily surprised by Deadpool's quick response, but then she smiled.
"Thanks, Wade. I've never been to a casino before, so I wanted to make sure I would fit in with the crowd," Said Twilight.
"Considering the fact that we live in a world where being nude is considered casual wear, I don't think anypony would bat an eye at anything you were wearing. That dress, though, looks great on you," Said Deadpool.
"Thank you. Have you seen my wallet anywhere?" Asked Twilight.
"Right here," Said Deadpool.
He walked over to the desk and grabbed a dark blue wallet with a crescent moon and a few stars on it. He tossed the wallet towards Twilight, which she caught with her magic.
"Anything else we need before we head out?" Asked Deadpool, grabbing his own Hello Kitty wallet.
"Nope, I think we're all set," Said Twilight.
With both ponies all dressed and prepped, they went on their way to the casino.
A few minutes later…
After a short walk, Deadpool and Twilight arrived at the Grand Las Vegas. The Grand Las Pegasus was a hexagonal building that reached three stories tall. A large orange neon sign with the casino's name was attached to the third floor. A water fountain was built in front of the entrance, with lights on each side alternating between the different colors of the rainbow.
Walking in through the front entrance under the stoic watch of two security guards, both ponies were taken aback by all of the table games that filled the first floor. There were multiple tables, with ponies in fancy suits and dresses gleefully gambling their earnings in the hopes that they could win big. A bar with expensive wines was positioned towards the left side of the room, and an ornate jeweled chandelier was hanging from the ceiling, casting orange-yellow light.
"Wow!" Exclaimed Twilight. "This place radiates…"
"Money?" Guessed Deadpool.
"Yup," Replied Twilight.
"Don't let it intimidate ya. They can only afford all this stuff by taking advantage of the compulsive or desperate," Said Deadpool.
(So ponies like you?)
"Shut up!" Said Deadpool to himself.
"What should we do first?" Asked Twilight.
"Well, first we should get ourselves some drinks," Said Deadpool.
Deadpool and Twilight walked over to the bar. Upon arriving, they were greeted by the bartender.
"Princess Twilight Sparkle?! Welcome to the Grand Las Pegasus!" Greeted the bartender.
The bartender saying Twilight's name caught the attention of some nearby ponies. They flocked around the bar and tried to talk to her.
"Everypony, it's nice to meet all of you, but I am celebrating my anniversary with my coltfriend. I'm afraid we're going to have to talk some other time," Said Twilight.
The crowd wasn't listening to her. The bartender waved a hoof, catching the attention of a security guard. The guard walked over and put himself between the crowd, Twilight and Deadpool.
"Come on everypony. Give the Princess some space," Ordered the security guard.
The crowd reluctantly dispersed, and the security guard returned to his post.
"Sorry about that, Your Highness. If those ponies give you any more trouble, just let one of us know and we'll take of 'em for ya," Said the bartender.
"Thank you," Said Twilight.
"I could also shoot the ground a couple of times. That would scare them off," Said Deadpool.
"I beg your pardon?" Said the bartender.
"Nothing!" Said Deadpool frantically.
"What can I get for you two?" Asked the bartender.
"I'll have a glass of Las Pegasus Pelaverga," Said Deadpool.
"Alright. And for you, Princess?" Said the bartender.
"I'll have water, please," Said Twilight.
"Alri-"
"Hold on!" Said Deadpool, interrupting the bartender. "Honey, not trying to peer pressure you or anything, but we're in Pegasus! You should be treating your taste buds to something more plush," Encouraged Deadpool.
"You know what? You're right!" Said Twilight. Taking her coltfriend's words to heart, she turned to the bartender. "I'll have one pina colada instead, please."
Deadpool put a hoof over his forehead and shook his head in exasperation.
"Coming right up," Said the bartender.
As swiftly as only a professional can accomplish, the bartender served both of their drinks in under 30 seconds.
"Here you go. Would you like to pay for these drinks now, or should I keep a tab open?" Asked the bartender.
"Keep the tab open, my good stallion," Said Deadpool, taking a sip of his wine.
"Will this be under your name or the Princess'?" Asked the bartender, grabbing a notebook.
"Mine - Wade Wilson," Said Deadpool.
With drinks in hoof, Deadpool and Twilight surveyed the different games available to play.
"What would you like to play first?" Asked Deadpool.
"I don't know. I've never gambled before. Maybe you should pick a game," Said Twilight.
"Alright. Here, I think this would be a good game to start off with," Said Deadpool.
Deadpool led Twilight to a table over by the bar. It was a baccarat table. A group of 13 ponies were placing bets.
"Baccarat should be a good game to start off with," Said Deadpool.
"Alright. How do I play?" Asked Twilight.
"See how there are two hands labeled Banker and Player?" Asked Deadpool.
"Yes," Replied Twilight.
"Choose a hand that you would like to bet on, then place some chips on your chosen hand based on how much you're betting," Instructed Deadpool.
Twilight grabbed chips worth 10 bits, then placed them on the Banker's hand. Deadpool on the other hoof placed chips worth 25 bits on the Player's hand.
"Now, what's going to happen is the dealer will grab two cards for each hand. Whichever set of cards is closer to 9 wins," Explained Deadpool.
The dealer placed 4 cards face up, two on the player hand and two on the banker hand. The player hand had a total of 7 while the banker hand had a total of 8.
"I won!" Said Twilight excitedly.
"Congrats, Twi! Already winning it big on your first try!" Said Deadpool playfully.
"Thank you. Sorry you didn't win," Said Twilight.
"Don't worry about it. Losing is a normal part of gambling. Besides, it's baccarat. I'm sure I'll win at least one of the next few rounds," Said Deadpool.
"Just be careful to not spend all of your money in one go. I'll bet five bits this time to be on the safe side," Said Twilight.
With Twilight betting 5 on Player and Deadpool betting 25 on Player as well, both ponies eagerly awaited to see if either of them would get a winning bet.
Several poor financial choices later…
Over the course of several games, Deadpool had bet over 250 bits. Not once did he manage to pick the winning hoof. Twilight had better luck. She successfully managed to win 133 bits worth of bitnotes. After placing her winnings into her wallet, she put a foreleg around her coltfriend, who was hitting his head against the edge of the baccarat table out of frustration.
"It's okay, honey. Maybe we should move on and see if you'll have luck at a different game," Said Twilight comfortingly.
"Maybe you're right," Said Deadpool drearily.
(Maybe you should follow Twilight's example and bet less and know when to accept your losses. We only have so much money left on us, and Twilight knows better than to loan you money.)
"Fair enough," Muttered Deadpool.
BANG! BANG!
Just as Deadpool and Twilight were about to leave the table, gunshots were fired towards the entrance to the casino. All of a sudden, multiple gunponies wearing drama masks swarmed the entire room. A couple of security guards, including the one that helped Twilight and Deadpool out, attempted to stop them, but they were heavily outnumbered, and were easily shot down. The casino patrons screamed in horror, and Twilight let out a gasp.
BANG!
"Everypony on your haunches with your forelegs up, now!" Ordered a masked stallion.
Outnumbered and with guns pointed at innocent civilians, Twilight and Deadpool reluctantly got down on the ground and put their forehooves up as everypony else did.
"Room's secured, Madame," Said the same masked stallion into a walkie talkie.
The sound of hoofsteps could be heard coming from the entrance. A couple of gunponies stepped aside, revealing the source of those hoofsteps. A unicorn mare walked up to the front of the group of gunponies. She had cobalt blue fur, and a long black mane and tail. She wore a black-and-white bodysuit. A white utility belt with holsters wrapped around her hips. Her most distinguishing feature was a golden mask. The mask could be described as feminine, elegant, and uncanny. Through the eye holes, a pair of gray eyes could be seen with scar tissue around them.
"Shit…!" Whispered Deadpool.
"Let me guess, you know her?" Whispered Twilight.
"Know her? No. Know who she is? Yes," Replied Deadpool. "That's Madame Masque! Major C list crime lord who hides her scarred face behind a mask. So you know, she's me if I were a crime lord and hotter," Whispered Deadpool.
"Who here knows where the owner of this establishment is?" Asked Madame Masque, speaking with a light Cavallan accent.
Nopony spoke up. Surveying the area, she locked eyes with the bartender, who was forced to sit behind the bar. She walked over to the bar.
"Get up!" Ordered Madame Masque.
The bartender slowly stood up. Madame Masque leaned over the bar in a seductive manner.
"Hello, I'm looking for your boss, Big Stakes. Could you help a mare out and tell me where I can find him?" Asked Madame Masque flirtatiously.
"Yeah, I know where he is," Answered the bartender nervously.
The bartender secretly reached underneath the bar, grabbing a double barrel shotgun.
"That's great. Could you take me to him?" Asked Madame Masque.
"Sure. Just let all of these good folk go, and I'll take you to him," Said the bartender, putting some ammo into the shotgun.
"Aw. How kind of you. Your boss certainly picked a good pony to have under his employment. Unfortunately, your duties involve taking orders, not giving them," Said Madame Masque.
The bartender unveiled his shotgun and attempted to aim at her. She used her magic to stop the gun. She then elbowed him in the face, causing him to let go of his weapon. Tossing his weapon aside, she grabbed him by the neck, choking him.
"Now, here's my order: you will take me to your boss, or you and everypony in this establishment dies. Understood?" Asked Madame Masque menacingly.
Unable to speak, the bartender nodded his head in understanding.
"Good colt," Said Madame Masque.
She lifted the bartender over the bar, then let him go. She took out a Glisenti M1910 from her right holster, and aimed it at the back of his head.
"Lead the way," Said Madame Masque.
The bartender led Madame Masque towards an elevator. As they passed by the men, Madame Masque gave orders to them.
"Keep an eye on them. Nopony leaves. Alert me if the authorities arrive," Ordered Madame Masque.
"Yes, Madame!" Replied Madame Masque's men.
As Madame Masque walked by, she locked eyes with both Twilight and Deadpool. She appeared to be studying them, especially Deadpool. She then entered the elevator with the bartender. Once the elevator doors shut, Deadpool leaned towards Twilight.
"Can you take all of their guns?" Asked Deadpool quietly.
"I could, but I'll need a distraction. If they see me try to use any magic, they'll most likely shoot everypony," Said Twilight.
"Wait a minute!"
Twilight and Deadpool heard one of Madame Masque's men speak. Two of them walked up to them, looking at Twilight.
"What do we have here? A princess?" Questioned a henchpony.
"Sure looks like it," Replied the other henchpony.
"Actually, this is the janitor," Remarked Deadpool.
"Think you're a funny guy?" Questioned the first henchpony rhetorically.
"Think? I am funny. Just ask all my fans," Replied Deadpool.
SMACK!
Deadpool was struck with the back end of an assault rifle.
"I reckon Princess Twilight could be held for ransom at a hefty price," Said the first henchpony.
"You're thinking too small. This is a princess we're talking about. If the bosses negotiate right, we could get the Equestrian monarchs in our pockets," Said the second henchpony.
"You're right…! We should subdue her while we have the upper hoof," Said the henchpony.
"What you all should be doing is focusing on the task at hoof. If Madame Masque wants the Princess, she'll tell us when she gets back," Shouted a henchpony towards the entrance to the casino.
"You should listen to him. After all, this is all going to end badly for you," Said Deadpool.
KICK!
Deadpool was suddenly kicked by the henchpony who smacked him earlier. He was then pinned down by his chest by the henchpony's back hoof, and had the barrel of his gun in his face.
"Want to repeat what you said, punk?" Asked the henchpony menacingly.
"I wasn't clear enough? You're all going to have your asses handed to you. After all, you're just a bunch of goons. Even when you're employed by some of the biggest names in the underworld, and given all of the resources you need, henchponies are always easily beaten," Said Deadpool.
Deadpool was catching the attention of all of the henchponies.
"Hey! Do we need to start shooting hostages?" Asked a henchpony.
"No! I'm just going to shoot this one!" Said the henchpony pinning Deadpool.
Noticing that all of the men were focusing on her coltfriend, Twilight quickly cast a spell. All of the henchponies' weapons were enveloped in Twilight's magic and yanked from their grasp. She then cast a second spell, turning all of the guns into celery stalks.
"Shit! Get them!" Ordered a henchpony.
Now that they weren't held at gunpoint, the casino patrons frantically ran towards the exit. Twilight fired a bolt of magic at the henchpony holding Deadpool down, causing him to fly across the room. Spotting the bartender's shotgun a few feet away from the bar, Deadpool got up and ran towards it.
"He's going for the shotgun! Stop him!" Shouted a henchpony.
Deadpool leapt towards the shotgun. Grabbing it, he thrust the butt of the shotgun up towards a henchpony's jaw.
WHAM!
Deadpool struck him with enough force to cause him to stumble onto his flank. He then ran towards the bar, leaping over the bartop and taking cover.
"I could use some coverfire, Twilight!" Said Deadpool.
"On it!" Said Twilight.
Twilight repeatedly fired bolts of magic at the men. Any that got too close to the bar ended up knocked down or unconscious. While his marefriend was keeping their opponents at bay, Deadpool slipped on his mask, and put ammo into the shotgun. Once it was loaded, he stood back up and fired at the men.
BANG!
"AGH!"
Deadpool used the shotgun to cripple the henchponies by shooting large holes in their limbs or even shooting them off entirely. Combining their efforts, Deadpool and Twilight were mowing down Madame Masque's men. Unbeknownst to either of them, the elevator door opened up. Madame Masque elegantly walked out of the elevator, only to stop once she saw the scuffle in front of her. Grabbing a small gas grenade attached to her utility belt, she tossed it towards Twilight. When it landed near the Princess' front hooves, she and Deadpool noticed it.
"Twilight! Move!" Cried Deadpool.
FWOOSH!
Before Twilight could move out of the way, the gas grenade exploded. The gas hit her like a punch in the face. Tears and mucus poured from her eyes and nose respectively, and she found herself in a coughing fit, revealing that she was hit with tear gas. Taking advantage of her vulnerability, Madame Masque ran up to Twilight, pulling out her pistol.
WHACK!
Madame Masque used her pistol to hit Twilight in the back of the head, knocking her to the ground.
WHAM! WHAM!
The Princess tried to get back up, but her assailant struck her in the face twice. This was enough to put her out of commission.
"Twilight!" Cried Deadpool.
Deadpool leapt over the bar, smacking a henchpony with the shotgun in the process. Before he could get to her, Madame Masque aimed her pistol at Twilight's head, causing him to stop in his tracks.
"I've heard alicorns are more durable than any of the other pony races, but I wonder, are they bulletproof? Do you want me to discover the answer to my query?" Asked Madame Masque rhetorically.
Deadpool looked to Madame Masque then his weapon. He could kill her with one shot to her head. Even then, there's still the chance she would be able to fire her weapon just before or even milliseconds after he shot her. Sighing in defeat, Deadpool placed the shotgun on the floor, and slid it away from him with his fore hoof.
"Good colt," Said Madame Masque condescendingly. With Deadpool subdued, she looked to what remained of her men. "Subdue and tie him up as well as the Princess. Make sure to put an inhibitor ring on her horn."
Hearing their boss' orders, her men swiftly got to work.
WHAM!
Deadpool was struck in the back of the head, knocking him out. As her men began to tie him and Twilight up, Madame Masque holstered her weapon, and began to make her way to the exit.
"Madame!"
Hearing one of her subordinates calling out to her, she looked over shoulder towards a henchpony who was tying up Deadpool's forelegs.
"What do you want us to do with our guys who got shot?" Asked the henchpony.
Madame Masque glanced at the men Deadpool shot. Unlike some of the ponies Twilight defeated, they were unable to get off the ground, whether that was because they were bleeding profusely or they lost their limbs entirely.
"Kill them," Ordered Madame Masque. "We can't bring all of them back to the mansion, and we can't risk any of them spilling Maggia secrets."
"Yes, Madame," Replied the henchpony.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
Any henchponies who weren't tying up Deadpool and Twilight were killing their injured coworkers with gunshots to the head. Satisfied with their work, Madame Masque walked out of the casino.
To be continued...
Hey everyone! I hope you all enjoyed part one of the latest chapter of "Deadpool: Mercenary of Harmony"! I apologize for the big delay between chapters. I will get into more detail about it when the second part is posted next Saturday. With that being said, what does Madame Masque have planned for Twilight and Deadpool? Will they be able to stop her? Will the couple be able to continue their anniversary? Find out in part two! Until next time, this has been ThePhantomArchives, and I hope you all have a magical day!
