Celestia stood before them, flanked by her siblings; Luna, Tremalion, King of storms, and Heculius, Prince of calm, the five selected to go across the sea to the mysterious nation of Avos. She took a breath and looked kindly at the five, knowing that their actions could potentially spell Equestria's doom at the hooves of Avos, "Hello my little ponies. As I'm sure you are well aware, there have been troubling reports from the nation of Avos recently. Foremost being the loss of 10 Equestrians inside Avos whom no one seems to know where they are. All attempts at direct dialogue have been..." "Met with extreme hostility." Tremalion finished for her, "We have lost 4 messengers already. Avos is currently in the midst of a great Civil War, with its armies slaughtering the other by the thousands. And most of the sides of this war have their eyes set across the water, towards Equestria, as their next target after the war. If this happened, we wouldn't stand a chance. Not even the Elemental sets would save our nation. We have given you two assignments for once you get to Avos. First; find the missing ten, second try to make the Avosians look elsewhere for their next conquest, it likely wouldn't stop some future war with them, but it would give us time to catch up and prepare. Now go, time is of the essence." ****later**** "Ave, kind foreign visitors! Welcome to Avosia, capital of TRUE Imperial Avos!" A greeter called out to the five as they disembarked. To them, there were already stark differences to Equestria in Avos. Everything seemed...much less clean. Above, strange large metal birds flew around, of various size and altitude, buzzing around on propellers. The sky was darker and a thin grey smog hung over the entire city. The ponies of Avos themselves seemed more dull, none where the pastel colors of Equestrian ponies, almost as if the smog itself had greyed their coloring. But most of all, they already felt much colder than even the elite of Canterlot. "What a beautiful place." Sky remarked sarcastically, "I feel right at home.
Angel lifted up her saddlebag to a more comfy position as she looked around in wonder and fascination, but also hiding some level of fear. She was told of the ten that had previously had gone missing, and she did not want to end up being killed. All of Equestria was depending on her and her colleagues, failure was not an option. "Well... isn't this place pretty."
*coughs* "Sure does have that manehatten air. Though they have gone overboard with it." Steel Heart surveyed the area. "So wheres our first stop. Let me guess local tavern."
Sky shook his head, "I am an official Equestrian diplomat. I will visit the Avos Emperor, he should be not so...hostile if we are simply here to extract some lost Equestrian citizens, and looking around..." He noted the heavy military presence, "Maybe some city-exchange recently occurred. This is the capital of Avos, you think more military would be on the front lines, no?"
Angel looked at the military presence around the city. "They might be expecting an attack, but I could be proven wrong. Maybe this is their place of operations perhaps?"
Sky shrugged, "No idea. How about we split up and meet back here in 2 hours to see what we've found." He suggested before turning to look at the streets to see metal buggies...only without ponies pulling them, going up and down the road(think 1940's cars). A passerby commented coldly, "What, never seen a car before?" As they trotted on. Then something struck Sky, the sheer abundance of Avos earth ponies. Just from the little area he say, there was about 5 earth ponies to ever 1 unicorn or pegasus. "No wonder the focus is on non-magical tech here..." He commented
Jammin looked at the scenery. He was struck by the fade feeling, as if life wasn't strong enough, or being remplaced by something else in the hearts of the Avosians. He looked at his companions, barely hearing Sky's suggestion over the sounds of the city. "I'll find the local newspaper's office, maybe they'd tell us a little 'bout the last news we haven't heard of. Might point us somewhere, at least give us a good idea of where to look." Envoyé de mon XT886 en utilisant Tapatalk
"I'll head off with Sky. I've dealt with quite a few royal visits at the academy so I have some experience." He quickly pulled a comb out of his bag and brushed his mane and tail "What if im going to meet royalty I have to look presentable."
"First off, Steel, remember that, from what I understand from Avos, it's that they do not see their leaders as royalty, nor do the leaders themselves. The Imperialis is very...certain to maintain it is not a monarchy, as at least native Avosians see that as infringing on the divine. That's at least what I've been told. Now come on, and let me do the talking."
Jammin looked at Sky and Steel, then at Angel. Should we really split or... I dunno, personnaly, i don't know the city and the way to behave really here. We might want to stick together before we try to blend in the city. Ambassadors could be seen differently here. I've heard that ponies here are... Violent, to say it lightly..." Envoyé de mon XT886 en utilisant Tapatalk
"Lorem iure prohibere!" An authoritative voice suddenly barked at the group in the Avosians language, and the group suddenly finds themselves surrounded by 8 ponies in Avosian military fatigues, strange metal objects (going off Equestria not having guns yet, so these are strange to them. Avos is basically in 1940s tech completely), "More Equestrians?" One asked aloud, switching into Equestrian so they could understand, even though the accent was heavy, "Come with us if you want to live." The soldier continued dangerously, noticing Sky's outfit, "Another ambassodor? Well, I guess you're in luck. New Imperator is more...open to foriegners than last. Now move!"
Jammin hung his head in a sign of submission, looking at the Avosians. "Gentlecolts, might i ask you where you'd lead us?" Envoyé de mon XT886 en utilisant Tapatalk
"The Imperator. We're sure you're ambassadors, or at least some important representatives. The Imperator will inform you on the situation. Or execute you. Or exile you. Doesn't matter to us." The leader replied matter-of-factly, "Honestly, I don't understand why he doesn't just finish of the rebels so we can take your weak nation already." He grumbled, before giving a nod to his comrades, who then shoved the group to move, completely surrounding them. "More prisoner than diplomat treatment..." Sky grumbled.
jammin's ears perked at the words'weak nation', and he grumbled something in the lines of "Well, with such a lovely nation, our hordes would die just by looking at it", andthan he sat, offering his front hooves to the millitary chief. "Well, go on, arrest us, while you're at it. And spit on our dignity as well, my honor just died out of pathetism. May luna hear me as I say my last words, my neck on the bloody guillotine, your ugly little smile wishing me goodnight. With all you due respect", he spat on the ground, less than an inch away from his hooves, "Sir." Envoyé de mon XT886 en utilisant Tapatalk
Angel remained quiet, watching as the ponies of Equestria get laughed upon as if they were jokes. Dying jokes that would be conquered if their Imperator got their way. She did not know what to say out of that she could get attacked and possibly killed if she said something out of line. She remained to herself, wishing for something brave to say and help her colleges.
The guards fell quiet at Jammin's comments, looking almost as if they were debating whether or not to kill him right then and there, before finally one pipped up, "Do that again, and your and your comrades' heads all end up on pikes, got it?" (skipping ahead to the meeting with the Imperator if you don't mind guys) Sky was the first to enter the Grand Chamber, an exquisite hall much like the Canterlot Throne Room, only at the end sat a simple looking brown earth pony in a simple white yoga with a purple and gold strip along the seams, "Ave, fair Equestrians!" The Imperator's voice carried easily over to them, "I am Imperator Servaus Atti, former leader of the Counter Imperial Authority, before our union with the Old Imperialus put me and my...Not so corrupt Senatus in power. I am sure you will find me and my government much more...friendly? That's how you would put it, no?" Sky cleared his throat as they came within 20 feet of the Imperator, "It is an honor, I am Ambassador Sky Breeze, and we come for two reasons, that is all. Equestria seeks a non-aggression pact with the Avos government, and hopefully pave the way for a peaceful, constructive, and trading relationship. Reason two is that there are currently 10 Equestrians currently missing on Avos soil, and we wish to being them home." Servaus fell quiet, mulling what Sky had just said before slowly replying, "I...agree to the first. The old Imperalius made only enemies, and I know that at least currently, trade with Equestria would be far more profitable. But...I hope you realize it is only delaying the inevitable. There will be an Equestrian-Avosian war sometime in the future, when is harder to tell. And on the second...I'm sorry but if you are referring to the group led by the one named Cogwheel of Mark Corporations, you will not find them in the lands under my complete control. Last I heard, they had gone to the Kingdom rebels to negotiate some sort of treaty similar to the one you wanted with me."
Jammin growled silently, looking at the emperor. If they, as he said, eventually declare war to Equestria, than a large part of his horde would die. As of the other group, he couldn't care less about them. Ten equestrian lives could be spared for a peace treaty, though the other ambassadors wouldn't agree with him. Maybe, just maybe, there might be a slim chance to end their civil war and sign a damn peace treaty between Avos and his horde. But it wasn't time for personnal negociations, and no one else but the Avosian emperor and himself should know about his nature. Yet. He walked to the throne. "Your... Highness, it is an honor to walk your halls and to be in your presence. I must say, Avis really is a merveilleuse country. Might I ask you, if we could make a deal that would benefit both of our nations?" "Envoyé depuis mon XT886 avec Tapatalk"
The Imperator regarded Jammin with...confusion, to say the least, along with a bit of disgust, "First thing; I am not "your highness", I am not royalty, I am merely the leader of true Avos." He said harshly before softening his tone, "And I'll take it you're from another nation? Well, I do not believe I have ever heard of your nation nor do I believe you to be an official ambassador. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a war council to attend to; my suggestion, head north into the Kingdom, be careful of the troops, or you may go missing as your comrades have."
Jammin looked down, then turned to the others. "Well then. I think we'll have to work together, after all.", he whispered. "Leader of the Avosians, If you ever need help with your civil war in exchange of a durable peace treaty, I'll leave you my card somewhere. Else, it's been a pleasure being insulted by your millitary-like forces. Might your own people fear you, 'cause even changelings wouldn't consider you enjoyable food. Take it as a compliment.", he said, his back still turned to him. "Envoyé depuis mon XT886 avec Tapatalk"
"Well I guess we must be on our way. Let me prepare us if force surprises us." His horn glows as a breastplate and leggings made from magical energy are applied to each member of the party. "Arrow and bolt deflective armour. Now I am unsure if there strange crossbows which they call 'guns' are affect by these. Lets hope we do not find out."
