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MLP Fanfic- Gray Choices [Grimdark] - Chapter 1-1

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     Part 1: Chapter 1


   The sun had not yet risen and the air was still with the groggy texture of humidity. It was going to be a bright day. Warm and calm. No wind to throw off any pegasus, and no dark clouds. Farren woke slowly, stretched his dim gray wings out wide. His right bumped into a small empty vase, but luckily it regained balance and didn't fall. Taking a small brush, he straightened out his white mane and tail, which covered his face.

   That was one of his annoyances. His mane was always falling forward over his eyes, and his tail dragged across the ground, picking up quite a bit of dirt and gravel, soaking up puddles of water, and it sent chills through his body if it moved over something in an unusual way. Just thinking of  the problems they caused brought made Farren feel uneasy, and he set down the brush. Of course this didn't shake away the unsettling thought of  what the day would bring.

   His profession wasn't really favorable, but if it meant ending the war quickly, then he accepted. Stepping out of  his tent, which was more like a small house, he saw a few pegasi in armor flying around the barracks that lay beyond a high wall. Made only up of dead tree logs and branches,  the wall stood not too far away from his encampment, and he dreaded waking up to the sight of it.

   Only a few months ago a dispute broke out among two of the tribes that inhabited the land. Farren never really knew what caused it to escalate into a practical war between them, but things became fierce. As fights started being waged, anyone in sight could be marked as a target. After some close encounters with death, he was eventually recognized by one of the tribes' leader, and asked to serve as a high ranking warrior in their army. He didn't like the idea anymore, knowing the brutality of the tribes, but better to save his own life and have time to plan a way to end the senseless fighting than let it drone on and cause more suffering.

   As an assassin, he kept a weapon nearby at all times, though he rarely used any. His first priority was to work on his own, and try to negotiate peace between the sides. He didn't like the idea of having his job, but it gave him a good advantage. The secrecy of his position made it easy to pass himself off as just another pony, a negotiator, for either side. It was a bit more difficult to convince his "leader" of the other one's decisions, but so far everything had been running smoothly. The war was far from over however. And he thought that once it was settled, he would leave this place and settle down in Ponyville, far from any more suffering.

   The only friend he had in all of this was a unicorn, a mare who shared the same ideals as he. She was a fine unicorn who worked alongside him in his journey. The war was beginning to make her feel worse and worse with each coming day. Farren promised to her that after the dispute was settled, they would find their way to Ponyville or Canterlot, and rest under the peaceful reign of Celestia.

   She was still fast asleep on her bed of hay on the ground beside his own. For whatever reason, he always felt some sort of strong bond with her, but nothing that really brought them too close. Friendship is magic... , Farren thought to himself, remembering the words he was often told throughout his travels around Equestria. He looked back at her and managed a half-smile, then turned and set off toward the dreaded barracks to receive his next orders.

   As he trotted forward, his tail snagged on a small branch lodged in the gravel. He tugged it free, gave a sigh of frustration, then continued towards the gates of the fort.
Part 1: Chapter 1

~~In the midst of war in the lesser known parts of equestria, two ponies try to seek redemption, justice, and peace. Using their trust of the two tribe leaders to their advantage, they attempt to negotiate peace within the dispute, and finally end the suffering bestowed upon the innocent. But do they end up causing more suffering than justice? ~~

UPADATE:
Ok so from now on I'm going to place any important note for the story that I want you guys to know in the story itself. Anything marked with **Note** will tell you whats part of the story, and what's just a letter from me.


Update: Fixed the text so that it is the font I used when writing it. Wish DA wouldn't limit you so much in terms of style >.>




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The text might benefit from being a bit bigger for the story itself