#gurumane

Eye, Tooth, and Nail

Striking out from the shadows and dark corners of the abandoned building, two Ponies fought against merciless foes in nigh utter silence; though they often got hurt facing one of the Baron's soldiers alone, many hours later, by baton and blade, tape and tranquiliser, each floor finally fell silent.

The realisation of what just happened had not yet dawned on either Quick nor Guru when they met one another again, and they merely put their arms over each others' shoulders as they stumbled outside, laughing loudly as countless tears streamed down their faces, and their wounds left a bloody trail.

On their way back, the adrenaline coursing through their veins slowly wore off, and as the euphoria of their victory diminished, great pain took its place in both heart and mind; but they trotted on, walking through falling rain and rapidly draining energy, and only stopped when they reached Fixer.

With a few favours and a bundle of bits, Guru and Quick were let in, patched up, given supplies and a drink or two, and sent away, heading back the way they came under the light of the Moon; but they split up shortly after, sticking to alleys and shadows, until the two reached the rendezvous point.

Now, a mere stone's throw away from their home, the two Stallions helped one another clean up their faces, hid the bandages on their body, and calmed their breathing; and after they scanned the area, and had made absolutely sure there was not a soul nearby, they walked over and knocked on the door.

A tall Grey Pegasus, with one arm in a tourniquet, opened the door, and tightly embraced Guru as he entered, when two Fillies flew into the room, and leapt into the arms of their Uncle Quick; and the Stallions warmly held their loved ones, quietly reassuring them they were home, and they were safe.

But nopony dared to let go of the others, even as Quick and Guru slowly hobbled over to the stairs, so Guru turned to Quick with tears in his eyes, yet he did not need to utter a single word; for too well did Quick understand, so he smiled warmly, closed his eyes, and teleported the group upstairs.

When they entered the room to see the two Mares resting in their beds, neither Quick nor Guru cared about their pain, and happily trotted over to lovingly embrace their partners; and Thunder chuckled as Nooby showed up to give him many kisses and a warm hug, while Rose and Earth groaned in disgust.

The Fillies' lighthearted repulsion lifted the mood in an instant, which was a very welcome change, as it had only been a few days since the Baron threatened their family; but had it not been for the bravery of Thunder and Quick's agility, both Rose and Autumn would have been severely more injured.

The only thing they remembered was falling unconscious, before they woke up in bed with their loved ones sitting by their sides; but the Baron's unseen soldiers who hurt them were distracted by Guru, stunned by Thunder, whose arm broke when they fought back, and silenced by Quick, in a mere moment.

To their relief, Rose, Autumn, and Thunder were healing swiftly, so Quick and Guru helped the three downstairs for dinner, hoping that their message was clear; the protective ward cast on their loved ones and their victory over the Baron's soldiers should tell him they were not to be harmed at all.

They would stop at nothing to make sure their Family was safe…

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