Spectrum walked down a cobblestone street, his eyes searching and his wits about him. Above him the plae yellow moon hung high in the sky casting an eerie light on all. To the common mind this would be unnerving but for the Lunar Priest it was like a walk in the park. He knew he was in dangerous territory not just in the terms of the rat hole of a city Trottingham had become but also in terms of the fact he was smack dab in the heart of Stormwing territory. It had taken the better part of his cunning and connections to secure travel to this vile city but now here he was. There was no turning back know. There wasn’t a sound to be head except for the pitter patter of rain on his cloak and the stones of the street. Even though there wasn’t soul in the street save for the unicorn buck he was sure he was being watched.
He began to whistle a tune, nothing special just something to fill the silence. His ears perked to a noise in the distance a cat squalling. Someone wasn’t being careful. Suddenly a pair of earth ponies stepped out of the shadows of an alley way. They both had wide grins on their faces but their eyes were shadowed by the hoods of their cloaks.
“Out fer a midnight stroll eh,” one cackled.
“Aye an’ whistlin’ a merry tune ta boot,” the other said,” Tell us what’s a ‘ornhead doin’ out sa late hmmm?”
Spectrum smiled and gave a small bow,” Good eve gentlecolts. I am actually trying to find a friend’s residence. If you would be so kind I would ask for a bit of assistance in finding it.”
“Look it Punch,” thr first one said with a dark chuckle,” ‘e’s got nice manners that’s fer sure. But I can’t shake th’ feelin’ ‘e’s not form these parts. Wouldn’t ye agree?”
“Oh that I do mate,” his companion agreed,” I’d say Moon an’ Stars is where ‘e’s from.” The both took a menacing step forward, one pulling out a wickedly curved blade as he did so. ”What say we have a red paint party hmmm?”
Spectrum sighed, ‘So much for diplomacy’. With a flicker of black magic the pair were pinned against a wall. Both grunted in surprise, the dagger falling form the second buck’s grip. When the looked up at the unicorn they scowled.
“Well that was quite rude,” Spectrum frowned,” Here I am asking for a bit of assistance and you two deem it necessary to draw blade on me.” He applied a bit of force, twisting both ponies’ forelegs in unnatural directions. Both screamed out in pain. “Now then I am looking for a unicorn much like myself and about the same age. Silver fur, bronze mane about as tall as I. Ring any bells.”
“I’m gonna enjoy ‘angin’ ye by yer intrails,” one managed to grin despite the pain he was in.
Spectrum gave another tired sigh,’ These cultist just do not listen to do they.’ With a flick of his horn he lifted the offending earth pony into the air. He cast an eye at the other,” Κατεψυγμένα αναμονή.” Ice formed around the other earth pony’s hooves, pinning him indefinitely to the wall. Spectrum turned to the other with pursed lips,” Now then I am not the one for violence and I abhor unnecessary torture. So in light of that I know my friend has done business with your group so that would mean you know of his whereabouts.” Spectrum twisted the buck’s foreleg in another unnatural position. “Doctors are a rare necessity for the cult so whenever you get your hooves on one it stands to reason that you’ll be hard pressed to give him up. Now be a good lad and talk.”
The earth pony was able to keep from crying out this time and just gave the unicorn a pained smirk,” Th’ Laughin’ Mare’s gonna ‘ave fun with ye.”
Spectrum was a patient sort but even he had little tolerance for a slew of bad manners. Despite his growing annoyance he chuckled,” My dear boy you honestly fear a deranged corpse. There are much worse things to fear in the Astral Plain.” His expression lost all emotion as he dropped the cultist,” Yuy ab swy zpalfyk.”
The buck started twitching as his eyes went wide. His companion, who for the better part of the last few minutes had been trying to free himself of the ice binding his limps just watched as the other earth pony became silent. Silence reigned as the bound earth pony watched his just stare up at the sky. Then out of nowhere he started wailing, black ichor poured from his eyes, nose and ears. A feted stench filled the air as the earth pony screeched into the night. The bound pony begged to any god, goddess or eldritch demon that bothered to listen that he could cover his ears. After what felt like an eternity the waling pony fell on side, unmoving the body already growing cold.
Spectrum turned to him with a bored expression,” Well that elav3es you my friend. What information can you give me and do be quick of it I find myself running out of mercy and patience.”
The earth pony gulped, felling true fear for the first time in a very long time. The last time he had felt such terror was when he had seen the Laughing Mare for the first time. He looked up at the unicorn,’ That was mercy?’ He fetl very much compelled to talk,” P-please don’t k-kill me. The d-doctor yer talkin’ bout, ‘is lab was on th’ corner of Mane and Rusted. P-please spare me.”
Spectrum smiled gently as a father would at his foal,” Thank you my good lad.” The ice evaporated and the buck fell to the ground with a grunt.” Now then it would seem that you know of my connection to the Moon and Stars. I am so sorry…” Without warning Spectrum gripped the earth pony’s head in his magic and twisted savagely. A gurgle escaped the buck‘s maw as he fell to the ground limp.
Spectrum cracked his neck and sighed,’ So good to get these urges out of the way.’ With a spring now in his step he made his way to the corner of Mane and Rusty a song back on his lips as if nothing had happened.
Crashing chuckled,” Well lass I ain’t one fer manners ta be sure.” He licked his muzzle clean and a rumble sounded form his belly. The rabbits weren’t enough of a meal and as his gaze went to the dear he found this to be true. “And I thank ye fer th’ meal. I’m inclined ta admit I’m a bit famished. Oh and no promises.” The alicorn bared his razor fangs and dug in. Within minutes he stripped the corpse with all the speed of a starved pack of sharks. When all his teeth met were bone he took to crunching on them as well. Not a sliver of meat, bone or cartilage was left when Crashing looked back up at his sibling.
The God of the Sea felt his Shadow busk against its bonds in the back of his mind. His eye twitched for the briefest of moment as it begged for him to make a meal of the other alicorn. With a grunt he shook his head of the stomach wrenching thought. He had half a mind to pull out his liquor but he had a feeling he needed to be as lucud as possible lest he lose control. ‘Why the bloody ‘ell is it suddenly so powerful,’ he thought darkly,’ I never had this much trouble keepin’ a lid on it.’
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