Here’s the second one guys. Please review and let me know what you think.

PRIDE WILL SEE YOUR DOWNFALL PONY

“Do it again!” Pinkie Pie said with a big smile.

“Again? But already did it like twenty times now.” Grimlock said with some irritation in his voice.

“Oh pretty please with sugar, whip cream, nuts, chocolate sauce, and raspberry on top.” She asks with a cute smile and a 'please do it' look.

It has been a few days since the attack and it seems the girls have warmed up to Grimlock. All but Rainbow Dash as she refuses to go near him. So for now it was just Grimlock, Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Zecora, and Fluttershy outside the base today. Applejack and Rarity had to do something important but said they catch up later. Today Grimlock decided it wouldn’t hurt to tell them a little about himself and the world he came from so he was showing them a little of what Cybertron is like with the base and a bit what the technology is. They asked him if he could tell more about himself and his home and what it was like; being an alien and all was so awesome to them that they want to know more about him. With that in mind, he figures since it’s painfully obvious that he’s going to stay might as well tell his new friends about himself like they ask. Which was a weird concept for Grimlock having organics like them as friends; in fact he has no idea why he agreed to be friends with them in the first place. Perhaps it was because he was lonely and wanted company. But whatever the reason here he is with them explaining all about himself and his world……or was trying to till Pinkie Pie wanted so badly for him to transform like a thousand times since she thinks it so cool for him to morph into his T-rex form at will but now he was beginning to wonder if the ‘only can transform while anger’ deal was actually more of a blessing then this.

“Um Pinkie Pie, I think you should let Grimlock rest now cause you’ve asked him to do it a lot.” Fluttershy said.

“But it’s so cool! The way his body moves into different shapes and forms plus the neat sound when he does it. I never seen anything like that before, how cane none of you not think it’s neat!?”

“We do think it’s both intriguing and fascinating but making him do it over and over can’t be good for his health.” Twilight said.

“It must be tasking indeed for Grimlock to morph so many times in a row like that, it would be wise for you to stop soon before Grimlock starts to throw a spat.” Zecora warns her.

“Ok, but can’t you do it just one more time? I won’t ask you to do it any more for today, I pinkie swear!” Pinkie Pie said.

“…Fine, but this is the last time.” Grimlock said.

So Grimlock took a few steps back and slammed his fists to the ground transforming into his T-rex form roaring to the heavens and as it carried by the winds and all could hear it miles away. Grimlock look back at the four as they ‘awe’ at his transformation. Grimlock did find it amusing that they were so fascinated by the simple thing of transforming which all Cybertronians can do. But he remembers that he is the first one they ever saw so it was understandable that they were amazed by this. But doing it over and over does get to be a pain in the ass. Grimlock transforms back and starts to lead them into Base Dinobot so he could show them around just like they wanted. The girls were amazed by all that he had even if it was just the basic by Cybertronian standers. Everything was so much bigger than them, even the simple tool in the base where about their size and weight. And the technology was millions of years more advance then any on their world too. Grimlock was a little worried that Pinkie Pie might destroy something while in her hyperactive mode but the others say they'll make sure that won't happen. But what made him really groan was the fact they had millions of questions for them which means it'll be a long day for him, he was kicking himself for doing this. He hopes his patients will last from their questions.

“So back to you were saying before Pinkie Pie got excited with the transforming thing, your world is completely made of metal, machines, circuitry, and not one little pit of plant life or animals?” Twilight asks Grimlock as she sat on the hologram station next to him.

“Yep and Cybertronians don’t need any of the things organics need to survive. All we need is Energon.” Grimlock said standing in front of the them.

"That's sooooooo weird, but in a good way. But that means you never had cake, cookies, brownies, pies, or even ice-cream? I feel bad for you Grimmy cause you’re missing out on the good stuff!" Pinkie Pie said sitting on his head waving her hooves in his face.

"So Grimlock what was life like before the war?" Fluttershy asks.

"They said it was like paradise on Cybertron. The Golden Age of Cybertron was paved in peace and the pursuit of knowledge was the backbone of all space travel. We were a very highly advance race with abilities, science, and technology that made us stand out. But even that was short lived as Megatron rose from being a gladiator of the Pit of Kaon like Grimlock to forge a small group called Decepticons. At first it was for a good reason, not all Cybertronians were treated equal since past Primes done such a slag'n job leading us. Megatron left the Pit to political ways in order to change the old ways. Many Cybertronians followed him for his words, such as Optimus Prime the current leader of the Autobots. But back then he wasn't always a Prime or leader and believed that Cybertron needed to change so all bots can be equal and Megatron's words inspired him and others. So over the years Megatron formed a strong alliance with many loyal bots and went to the High Council to demand to be the next Prime. As you can guess that didn't end as Megatron wanted. So fueled by his greed, anger, and hunger to conquer all, Megatron and his Decepticons led waves of destruction all over Cybertron that lasted millions of years. And the war ended with our planet's core shutting down, stopping it's production on Energon. Now my home is dead and my kind is on the verge of extinction scatter across the universe and Grimlock is stuck on this planet with no way off or knowing if team is still active or not." Grimlock told them as he showed them on the screen Cybertron and a few pictures of the world, technology, and the people themselves.

The others were amazed, shocked, and sadden by his tale. To hear the story of a world such as his was mind blowing with a species made not of flesh and bone like them but metal, circuits, lights, tubes, and wires. One of them has lived longer than anything on this planet alone. Grimlock himself was a least a little over 8 million years old. Now that shocked them, there isn’t a single living being in all of the entire world close to Grimlock’s age. In fact only the Princesses and the dragons are probably the very few creatures that have very long life spans but even they would be considered toddlers by Cybertronian standards. But he also said he never knew peace his entire life, he was always fighting, killing and surviving a bloody war that has taken its greatest toll on everything within and out of the millions of years of fighting. Now Equestria knew hard times as they faced them before but never a war on the scale Grimlock was in. It made them wonder if her ever knew anything beyond fighting.

“From all the fighting you been through all those years ago, wasn’t there any happiness at all that wasn’t part of your war’s fights and great foe?” Zecora asks.

“My team was the only bright side to that war…they were like Grimlock’s brothers…and now Grimlock may never see them again, don’t even know if there still online or not. Now am stuck here for Primus knows how long, there isn’t a piece of technology anywhere on this planet nearly advance enough to use to return home.” Grimlock sighed.

“Grimlock…I’m so sorry for all you’ve been through, that you’re stuck here and unable to return home but know this I’ll do everything in my power to help you get back home. This is my promise to you.” Twilight said flying up to him and patting his large shoulders.

“Thanks, nice to hear that. But how can you?”

“It might take some time but with hard work and research I might be able to find a strong enough teleportation spell to send you back home. But I’ll need to find such a spell first since the farthest teleport spell ever used was from here to the moon.”

“But until then we’ll do all we can to make you feel comfortable and accepted here.” Fluttershy said.

“So can all Cybertronians transform?” Pinkie Pie asks trying to change the sadden mood.

“Yes, there are different general types of alternate modes we can transform into. Cars, Trucks, Tanks, Weapons, Airily Crafts, and even Ships/Bases. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses. Cars are the fastest on land but have less armor; Trucks can ram objects out of their way, Tanks have greater fire power and armor, Airily Crafts are the fastest out of any alt form and can carry a little more fire power, Weapons are rare alt forms but can unleash great damage on enemies, and Ship/Bases alt forms are very rare but they have more power than any alt form a Cybertronian can have.” Grimlock explains as Sentinel showed them images of the alt forms on the screen.

“Truly your species is amazing Grimlock, the abilities you have and the achievements you made, it just so unbelievable at first. To know there is life beyond the stars but they are so different, think of all the things they could teach us and what they could bring.” Twilight said.

“That’s not always a good thing.” He said softly.

“Grimlock, what is wrong my friend?” Zecora asks.

“……nothing, just wondering how ponies were able to do things like bring me down to one knee and even almost knocked me out.” Grimlock half-lied.

He was indeed curious as to how these life forms were able to kick him back, bring him to a knee, and even levitate him in the air.

“We may be smaller than you but that doesn’t mean we’re any weaker than we look. Earth Ponies are very strong able to lift heavy objects twice their size which is how Applejack got you to go on one knee, plus your surprise and lack of being ready gave her the opportunity to do so. Pegasi Ponies have lighter bones than many which make them very fast flyers, which is how Rainbow Dash’s kick affected you, her speed gave her the inertia to make you move back. And Unicorn Ponies have magic and a lot of it so Rarity and I able to lift you was a no brainer. And then there’s me, Alicorns are the most powerful Ponies of all time so my spell may have not done its job but it was still powerful enough to almost knocked you out as you stated. So in a nutshell, we’re more than you think Grimlock.” Twilight explains.

“Guess that makes sense……well as much sense coming from organic talking bipedal colorful beings with sentient thoughts at least.”

“Well we could say the same thing for a humongous metal alien giant that transforms into a wingless dragon that’s like a zillion years older than us.” Pinkie Pie added.

“So um Grimlock…do you like it here?” Fluttershy asks.

“It’s very different from my home that’s for sure, all these organic plants everywhere makes it kinda hard for me to walk since Grimlock is heavy. Plus Grimlock has been attacked by a lion-like creature with wings and a stinger tail and a pack of creatures made of wood.” Grimlock said.

“The Manticore and Timberwolves are what they are called, they are very dangerous predators here that you have found out and I can tell you weren’t enthralled. They are but the many that live within the Everfree Forest you see, many more lurk within the shadows of this place that make many fear them and flee.” Zecora said.

“…Why do you switch from rhyming and normal speech Zecora? Wouldn’t it be easier to just talk normally?” Twilight asks.

“While rhyming is not an easy trait to use, it helps my keep my mind sharp and never let it snooze. You see to use rhyme is not only to improve one skill in finding new way of problem solving, but also makes others see the problem in another way as well without giving away too much of the resolving. Plus I just like doing it.” She smiles.

“That’s neat!” Pinkie Pie said.

“Grimlock, you told us the different Alt Forms your kind can transform. But what category does your Alt Form fall under? I don’t seem to see it here, is it like under Weapons?” Twilight asks as she looked through the form on the computer screens.

But all she got was silence. She turned to Grimlock and saw he was just standing there looking out the window with a far off gaze it seems. The others were concerned that something might be wrong with him.

“Grimlock, are you ok?” Fluttershy asks going up to him.

“Don’t want to talk about why have alt form now…that’s all.” He said in a low voice.

“Oh sorry if we asked you that was something too personal.” Pinkie Pie said.

“It’s fine…Grimlock is done answering questions for today. What else you want to do?”

“Oh I have a great idea, since you’ve been so generous about answering our questions and opening your home to us I believe we should do the same thing.” Twilight said.

“That’s not a bad idea Twilight but how should we proceed with it?” Zecora asks.

“Oh I know, let’s bring him to Ponyville! That’s a great place for Grimmy here to know more about us!” Pinkie Pie suggested.

“That’s a bad Idea.” Grimlock said.

“I’m afraid he’s right; remember how we acted when we first met him? The others back home will be terrified just like we were and might hurt themselves in the panic that will happen if he steps foot in town. But I could bring some books about Equestria society and history, it might lack the pizazz your computers has over my books but it’ll be just as informative.” Twilight said.

“And I can bring all the goodies from them bakery so you can see it, I know you don’t eat but they’re just as pretty to look at too.” Pinkie Pie said.

“And if you want you can come to my cottage. It’s near the forest and outside the town so you can come see all the cute critters I take care of…if you want I mean.” Fluttershy offered.

“Sounds…ok to me. Best if you all head home now, has some things to do.” Grimlock said.

“Very well my friend, we’ll come back tomorrow and bring items of our world so you can understand it better. Take care Grimlock.” Zecora said patting on his shoulder.

“See a later Grimmy!” Pinkie Pie gave him a big hug on his hand.

Grimlock helped them down from the counter and led them outside near the exit of the forest with Zecora headed to her home. Once they were out of sight from his optics Grimlock started his mission. Grimlock had to make sure that there wasn’t any more Dark Energon laying around for some creature to become like that Hydra he fought a few days ago. Dark Energon is a very dangerous source of power that many can’t control. Grimlock heard a rumor once that it was made long ago as a solution to make a ‘super Energon’ fuel that would be ten times more efficient, potent, and more powerful than regular Energon. After years of experimenting, researching, and failed test, they finally got what they want. A powerful form of Energon that was beyond their wildest dreams, so much so that it was uncontrollable. No one could control it without being destroyed or corrupted so the only option was to destroy the samples and data on making it, but it seems that not all of it was completely destroyed as witness by all on Cybertron. And the worst part is it can multiply like crazy so containing it was almost not an option. Grimlock was hoping that it would take time to grow since this was an organic place with little to no metal at all. But with the recent knowledge that Dark Energon can corrupted and reform an organic life form, who knows what else could it do?

“Grimlock needs to find way to locate all Dark Energon before world becomes dead and barren like mine. Hope it’s not all over the world cause that would be a pain in the tailpipe. Perhaps Sentinel can make scanner to find Dark Energon, worth a shot. But can’t let Ponies know about this or panic will spread. Need to do this under the radar so they won’t get suspicious.” Grimlock said.

As he walk through the forest looking for clues of Dark Energon, he was being followed by a certain blue Pegasus high in the air. Rainbow Dash was following him to get some dirt on him. The fact is Rainbow Dash believes he was up to something that would hurt her friends; she wouldn’t buy in the whole ‘he won’t hurt us’ deal like the others fell for. She was going to get prove he was a no good monster one way or another.

“That’s it just lead me to your no good evil plans you asshole. You may have fooled my friends but I’ll expose you to what you really are monster.” Rainbow Dash whispers with spite in her voice.

So for a few hours Rainbow Dash hid among the clouds spying on Grimlock to have proven he was a bad guy. But after a while of her watching him walk around the forest she was getting both board and ticked off that all he was doing was walking around and doing nothing. How was she going to prove he’s a jerk if he all he does is walk around?

“Holy crap this is so boring! You would think bastards like him do something exciting, but all he done is walk around the forest. I’ve could of done something awesome but no, I’m here watching this asshole when I could be practicing my flight or even do some weather control. I didn’t realize this would be a complete waste of time, well…better head back home cause nothing’s happening…wait a minute, what’s this?”

Rainbow Dash saw Grimlock was kneeling down near some bushes moving them around as if he was looking for something. Thinking this might be the lead she’s been waiting for, Rainbow Dash flew down as quietly as possible and hid within the leaves of the nearest tree to Grimlock. She silently poke her head out to get a better few of what he was doing. Grimlock pulled a few bushes out from the ground when Rainbow Dash saw it. It was a purple crystal of some kind that was glowing and it was giving off an ominous vibe. Looking closely Rainbow Dash recognize the crystal from before, it was the same one on that monster.

“There you are, good thing Grimlock found you now can do want must be done.” Grimlock said.

“Hold it right their monster!” Rainbow Dash came out from the tree.

“What the, Rainbow Dash?” Grimlock said actually shocked to see her.

“I knew you were no good and this proves it. You were the cause of that monster that attack Ponyville with those creepy crystals there. Figures, it takes a monster to create a monster.” Rainbow Dash sneered as she prosecute him.

“What?! Grimlock knows you don’t like me and Grimlock understands but you shouldn’t blame me for that. That creature was not cause of me, but you are right, these crystals are the reason that thing existed.”

“Yeah right, your just blowing smoke up my ass to cover yourself. You know what that crystal is and you knew it made that Hydra what it is so your guilty of that things existence.” Rainbow Dash snaps at him going up to his face poking his faceplate.

Grimlock just stared at her not saying a word. Rainbow Dash was getting uncomfortable hating that she can’t tell what he was thinking or read his facial expression when he basically has none. The silence grew out making her back away from him losing some of her steam. She knows she can’t take him on alone, not after witnessing the brawl he had with the Hydra.

“You say Grimlock use this crystal to change the Hydra into that monster, that Grimlock needs it for an ‘evil plan’ right?” He finally spoke up.

“Damn straight.”

“Grimlock sees.” He nodded his head.

Grimlock turns his back to her and went silent making her go on edge, waiting for him to attack her. Suddenly his sword comes out and he swings it making it look like he is going to hurt her but quickly change its direction and destroys the crystal turning it to dust. Rainbow Dash was stiff as a board so shocked that his sword almost got her, so much that she was losing concentration in flying and would fall if not Grimlock caught her. She now sits in the palm of his hands looking stun, Grimlock knew it was a bit drastic what he did but he wanted to make a point.

“Grimlock could of killed you, could of use the crystal, and could of hurt your friends but didn’t. Grimlock chooses the less violent route to solve problems, you claim Grimlock is monster…and your half right. Grimlock is no longer the Autobot he is thanks to a certain Decepticon and will never be the same again. Have done many horrible and violent things to stay online for so long but even Grimlock won’t stoop so low as to hurt innocents like you Rainbow Dash. This may not show you Grimlock is telling the truth but want you to know this, no matter what I will protect you and your friends from these crystals called Dark Energon and the harm they cause Rainbow Dash.” He spoke in a sincere and calm voice.

Rainbow Dash was stun by his words and for a moment actually thought he was telling the truth but her stubborn and pride rose up making her snort at him.

“What a load of crap, I don’t believe that for a second. And why would you want to protect me? You hardly know me or my friends so how can you claim you want to help us? I mean seriously, you’re a giant metal behemoth that comes from Celestia knows where and says they’re not going to hurt us after killing the Hydra in such a brutal way. What kind of idiot do you think I am? The fact is you don’t really see us as friends, you have no reason to even be part of our lives, and for all I care, you don’t deserve to live here! If you were ‘force’ to leave your own home then you don’t deserve live anywhere! You would just hurt my friends eventually and I will be damned if I let a monster like you harm them. Why not just die in a hole somewhere, nopony will miss you. I certainly wouldn’t.” Rainbow Dash laid down the hate on him.

Now that just pissed him off.

“And what right do you have to say Grimlock should die or where Grimlock should live organic! Grimlock knows Grimlock doesn’t belong here, might be bringing bad things, and is a brute. But didn’t ask to be what am now, a freak of nature sent to this back water planet when my species is on the verge of extinction scatter across the galaxy. Grimlock may not know much about Ponies that well but you can’t say am a monster since you don’t know me either. You don’t know what it’s like force from your home, a home that is now dead cause of a war you never even seen, a war that has killed millions of my kind, had to kill to survive, or loose the ones that matter to you! Call me whatever you like Pony but you’ll never know me or my curse. NOW SLAG OFF!” Grimlock roared at her his own voice sending her to the air.

Rainbow Dash stops herself midair before giving Grimlock a nasty look.

“Like I care about your ‘curse’ you can go fuck yourself!” Rainbow Dash gave him the bird and flew off.

“…………RAWR!” Grimlock roared in anger and slams his sword to the ground causing the ground to shake.

“What was Grimlock thinking? Of course she thinks Grimlock is nothing but a monster, why would she think Grimlock won’t hurt her…but she did say some good points though. Why is Grimlock want to be friends with them in the first place and actually protect them? Could Optimus speech of ‘helping others’ actually affected me? No can’t be. They’re weak, have no concept of the life Grimlock been through, have unusual personalities and behaviors, and they look weird…though not in a bad way. They do have some nice figures……THE SLAG GRIMLOCK JUST SAID!? Must have malfunction in Brain Module or something, need to do a maintenance check when get back to base. Guess only good thing this day has brought is found only this one crystal of Dark Energon. Best keep looking though…..later.”

So Grimlock headed back to Base Dinobot but stop when he spotted something shining in the bushes. Grimlock kneels down and move the leaves to get a better look. What he saw made his optics raise in surprise. There in the soil was a small crystal of Energon. It was about the size of his fist, not enough to convert it into cubes but what made him ponder was how did it get here?

“Guess it must of got sucked in with me too. Shockwave must have had crystalize Energon in his base for his frag’n experiments…what the scrap, might as well take it.” Grimlock dug it out of the ground and headed back home.

It didn’t take him long to return to the base as Grimlock place the crystalize Energon in a floating container next to the hologram station. Grimlock stared at it for a while thinking back when Cybertron wasn’t a complete war zone. Even as a Gladiator of Kaon he still had an ok life, he had a roof over his head and a good supply of Energon to last him a while. Plus he always loved the fights, hearing the fans cheer him when he wins the fights, the thrill of beating an opponent to the ground with his bare hands, and just being the top dog. Grimlock was known for his brute tactics and massive power, it was these qualities that got him in the war in the first place. With his large size, extreme strength, and durability to take punishments and hit even harder punches made him one of the most feared Cybertronians ever. His reputation was known far and wide on Cybertron. But now he’s here, on a world that probably never knew of what a war is. As much as he can’t stand to agree with what Rainbow Dash said about him……she was right.

He doesn’t fit here. He’s a massive autonomous robotic organism forge to fight and now is placed in a world that looked like it was made for a kids cartoon show. A sore thumb would be more covert then him. He’s larger than most life forms here, he comes from a hellish battle torn world, his temper is still very dangerous, and by all likelihood he’ll kill an innocent creature. With all that it is more critical to leave this planet ASAP. But it seem the ‘fun’ doesn’t stop there as more items of his world are popping up making the possibility of one of the life forms getting their appendages on something really dangerous that could kill hundreds or even thousands. Hell it wouldn’t surprise him at all if a Decepticon or two are also here just waiting for the right moment. But so far Sentinel’s scans don’t show any Decepticon signatures anywhere thus far. But Grimlock knows that he must find a way off this planet after he finds and destroys all Dark Energon on this planet. Now he isn’t sure why he took this little crusade to rid this world of it, might be that he doesn’t want innocents like them suffering a fate worse than death, or it might be something else.

In any case he needs to find a faster way to get them all before more problems come up.

“Sentinel, need you to do a scan for any Dark Energon signatures as far as your scanners can go. Must find them before someone else does.” Grimlock ordered.

“Acknowledge Grimlock, initiating global scan. Launching probes in low orbit of planet.” Sentinel said as the probes flew high in the skies and splitting off in different directions.

“How long will it take?” Grimlock asks.

“Approximately 3 Astrocycles for full planet scan. I will alert you the split Astroseconds when a signature is detected.”

“Good……but what am going to do till then?”

So far all Grimlock has been able to do is walk in the forest, build the base, rest, eat, and sharpen his sword while he was in Equestria. Since the base is fully repaired, he doesn’t need to eat or rest and sharpening his sword is more for fixing then to pass time. So basically he has nothing to do. Grimlock just sat in his chair trying to think he can do to kill some time, then an idea popped in his mind. Even though Grimlock can transform whenever he wishes, he still has problems controlling his Dino Mode. So why not practice using the form, this world seems to fit the bill as his Alt Form does kinda reflect on the predators of this planet. So Grimlock went outside and transformed into his T-rex form.

“Ok, gonna take small steps for this.” Grimlock said to himself.

So Grimlock started walking around the forest to get a better feel of the Dino form. It was weird for him to have a tail and little arms but in time he’ll get used to it. In his Dino Mode he discovers something interesting. It seems his audio processors, optics, equilibrium, targeting system, and these two others that he can’t seem to figure out are more acute than before. Now the first four seemed to be heightened be a great facture as he can see further and clearer, hear in much greater detail, the equilibrium is finely tune, and his targeting is better than any sniper. The other two seem to be new additions to his mode as Grimlock tries to figure out what they are based on what they seem to do. The first one seems to be a sensory that registers different odor molecules assorting them in different criteria from basics, threatening, and danger. It was wired he even has it when he doesn’t even need air. The second one was a bit harder to describe but as close as he can figure it seems to be an early warning detection system that is able to pick up danger or the unseen, something like what Red Alert has but is more tune to a different kind of unknown danger.

It was weird for these additions to be there in the first place, as though something place them there. Grimlock knew Shockwave didn’t place these functions within him that would mean he wanted him to survive. So who or what gave him these abilities?

“Perhaps it’s just one of those things that is not ment to be known. Ok, looks like Grimlock got this walking thing down let’s see how will can do with running.” Grimlock activates his boosters on his back and began running.

Grimlock weaved, dodge, and leaped over every object in his way while running at his full speed, which wasn’t that fast maybe at least 80 MPH at best. He was getting the hang of it and was actually having fun for the first time in ages. He was beginning to really like being a Dinobot.

“Must admit this is kinda fun, never had much fun back on Cybertron. Maybe being a Dinobot isn’t such a bad thing after all. And this forest is actually ok with Grimlock.”

Grimlock continues to run through the forest enjoying it greatly, so much so that he didn’t notice a green liquid substance in his path as he stepped on it. The liquid had no friction at all making the large robo dinosaur skidded across the ground at high speeds. Grimlock tried to stop himself but only mad things worst as he toppled over and started tumbling on the ground hitting everything from boulders, trees, and basically everything else till he slams head first through a large rock. His head sticks out on the other sides as his entire body is leaned over the rock in a very uncomfortable way. The liquid drips on his snout and it smelled bad, really bad. Grimlock cracks his red eyes open letting out an irritable growl.

“Take it back, hate this forest.” He mumbled.

PONYVILLE

We see Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Zecora, and Fluttershy walking in the main street of Ponyville with no real destination planned. They were talking about Grimlock’s sudden change in attitude when asked about his Alt Form.

“I hope we didn’t anger him, he seemed really uncomfortable when you asked him about his Alt Form Twilight.” Fluttershy spoke.

“Perhaps it is a result of his life of hardships of the past that made him withdraw of the question that was asked. Grimlock comes from a world of war and death so it must be hard for him to talk about it with others, his Alt Form may cause him some discomfort and he only feels that the only ones he can tell is his brothers.” Zecora said.

“It’s possible but we still don’t know everything about him and we might not know for some time. We need to give Grimlock his space and in time he’ll be comfortable to talk about it to us. In the meantime I need to head back to the Library to gather all the books about Equestria and everything about it. Maybe he’ll like to know more about Ponies as well.” Twilight said going down the list of books she’ll bring to him.

“Maybe a party would cheer him up?” Pinkie Pie suggested.

“Though your parties do being much cheer to anypony that is feeling gloom, Grimlock may not want one of your usual large parties as it would bring unwanted attention and bring him discomfort I would presume.” Zecora said.

“I figured so why not just have a small one? I really think a party would be a good think for Grimmy, he has lost so much and I just wanted to show him that he isn’t alone.”

“That’s a wonderful idea Pinkie but it’ll have to be a one with all of us though since the town may not act to friendly with him like Rainbow Dash is.” Fluttershy pointed out.

“Yeah why is Rainbow Dash being such a meanie to Grimmy? He’s nice and super cool!” Pinkie asked.

“Not really sure, perhaps it just the fact how we first met that gave her a bad taste for him? But I think she just needs time to get to know Grimlock better that’s all.” Twilight said.

“In any case how should the eventual knowledge of Grimlock’s existence be revealed?” Zecora asks.

“What do you mean?” Fluttershy asks.

“Grimlock will be found out one day and as you said it yourself Fluttershy they will take his existence in a bad way. How should we ease him into Ponyville and eventually all of Equestria?” Zecora pointed out.

“Oh your right, I haven’t even told the Princesses about him yet. It’ll have to be something simple and subtle nothing big and flashy. Let’s see.” Twilight rubs her chin as she starts thinking.

“We still have time right? Hopefully we might think up of-HEY GUYS!” Rainbow Dash’s voice interrupted Fluttershy.

The four looked up and saw Rainbow Dash zoomed out of the sky and landed near them with a stern face.

“Grimlock is a back stabbing no good jerk; he was the one behind that monster Hydra the other day!” Rainbow Dash spat out.

“What in Equestria are you talking about?” Pinkie Pie asks.

“Remember that Hydra had those weird glowing crystal spike things on its body? Grimlock was snooping around the Everfree Forest this afternoon and found one of those crystals growing in the ground. He called it Dark Energon or something. He knew what it was and what it could do. He caused that monster to attack our home.” Rainbow Dash said.

“Grimlock knew about the crystals that was on that creature’s body?” Fluttershy asked.

“Yes and like I knew all along he is trouble from the very start.”

“But that doesn’t mean he was behind it.” Twilight said.

“What do you mean ‘that doesn’t mean he was behind it?’ he knew what those crystals are!” Rainbow Dash flared her wings.

“Do you have proof?” Pinkie Pie asks.

“Well…no not really but you guys have to believe me he’s up to no good with those crystals!”

“Know the crystals and causing the beast existence are two different things. He might of know what they are but that doesn’t mean he place them here either. Grimlock couldn’t have known that this Dark Energon as it is called was here, he didn’t give a notice or reaction to them till later it seemed. He killed the creature and made sure nothing was left, so he couldn’t have been behind it, he would have needed the crystals.” Zecora said.

“Yeah maybe so but I bet he did it to cover his tracks, plus he found more so I bet he has a stash of them somewhere.”

“You said he found one in the forest today, what did he do with it?” Twilight asks.

“…he…destroyed it.” Rainbow Dash let out a grunt.

“Then that proves he isn’t a bad guy, Grimmy is all good and awesome.” Pinkie said.

“Please give him a chance Rainbow Dash, I know we had a rough start at the beginning with him but I can see he is good.” Fluttershy said.

“Well I don’t! That thing is just toying with us; he had the power to kill us all along like he did with the Hydra. What makes you think he won’t do it to us? He attack us for bucking sakes!” Rainbow Dash snapped.

“That’s where I must stop you, Grimlock didn’t attack you, you attack him first. He asked why you were near his home and, in a bit of a rude matter I will admit, spoke his mind about your attempt to locate and defeat the beast. You attacked him first and again but instead of hurting you or the others, he just simply block or caught your attacks. He even asked to be left alone but yet all of you pestered him to the point he did retaliate. Even after all you did to him he just let you all go so he can be alone. In my eyes Grimlock is no monster, he is a lonely soul that has been through so much and lost everything stranded on a world so different than his. We must have compassion for his point of few.” Zecora stepped in with a stern voice.

Rainbow Dash just stood there stun that all of them are defending Grimlock like he was sort of good guy. She just couldn’t believe it, he was a monster like the Hydra, how can they be so blind? Did he make them say those words or use some creepy robo powers on them? In any case she can see that they won’t listen to reason, they needed prove. And she will get prove one way or another.

“I can’t believe you guys are so blind! I show you that thing really is a beast.”

“In my home country we have a saying ‘those who are blind by birth or incident can see true virtue while those blinded by rage will only see vengeance.’ How far will your let pride lead you on a leash before you go too deep in the abyss?” Zecora asked.

“…I have no idea what that means but just you watch, he’ll be what I always say he is.” And with that she flew off leaving the four.

“Oh dear, I knew Rainbow Dash didn’t like him but this just on another level. She really hates him.” Fluttershy said with a frown.

“What can we do?” Pinkie Pie asks.

“I’m…not sure at this point. Rainbow Dash made it clear to us she hates him and will go to any lengths to prove her point. How far is what worries me. We have to make her see that Grimlock isn’t what she claims him to be. And we have to do it fast before she might get herself into deep trouble. Let’s go girls!” Twilight said and the others chased after her.

WITH RAINBOW DASH

“They want proof he’s a no good monster than I will show them just that. But I’ll need some help…but whom?” Rainbow Dash asks herself as she flew in no particular direction.

It was then that she notice she was near Sweet Apple Acres, the home of Applejack and her family of Ocher Farmers. The Apples have grown the best apples you ever tasted for generations and made delicious apple delights as well. Rainbow Dash thought if anyone can help her at this point than it would have to be Applejack. She may say she is Grimlock’s friend but when she tells what she saw Applejack will be on her side. With that in mind, Rainbow Dash flew down near the ground and started looking for her friend. Soon she found Applejack near the barn with a bunch of created apples. She was doing inventory on a load that was headed to town as she was looking through the papers on her clipboard when she saw Rainbow Dash land near her.

“Well howdy RD, what brings you all the way to my farm?” Applejack ask with a smile.

“I need your help on something very important.” Rainbow Dash said.

“How important are we talking about, cause I need to get these apples ready for a train that’s leaving in a couple of hours to another town.” She pointed to the creates.

“It concerns the life of everypony.” Now this got Applejack’s attention.

“Damn now that is important, just let me get my brother to handle this real quick. He’s always better with numbers anyways. Oh and mind telling me what is we’re going to get ourselves into?”

“We’re going to proof that monster Grimlock is just like the Hydra.” She said.

“…I beg your pardon?”

“All are friends think he’s some sort of good guy when in fact he was behind the whole Hydra thing with those crystals that was on the thing he calls Dark Energon.” She explains.

“And what prove do you have?”

“…Well…I really don’t have anything but I know what I’ve seen and heard. But none of our friends will listen to reason so I need to get them to see what he really is and I need your help to do it.”

“So let me get this straight, you think Grimlock is a no good beast and want to get dirt on him when you have nothing but your personal feelings against him?” She asks.

“Oh don’t tell me you don’t think he’s up to something?” Rainbow Dash asks.

“I have a good beat on when somepony…or bot in this case is lying to me. And I saw nothing that makes me think he is behind whatever fantasy plans you think he has. Look I know you have a beef with him when he made you look weak in front of us and I also know you really take offense to that but letting your pride think for you will only lead to bad things, trust me I’ve been down that road before. Look Dash, Grimlock isn’t the monster we all though he was, we jump the barrel on thinking he was a brute when we were the ones who acted like idoits. We charged at him and he could have easily killed us, but he didn’t and he just let us go. And to top it off he saved our sorry asses after all the ruckus we put him through. Grimlock even said he was sorry for calling us puny and all that, so why can’t you forgive him?”

“I can’t believe this! I thought you were my friend, but I guess I’m doing this alone.” She said darkly and flew off.

“Ah son of a bitch, better catch up to her. Hope she doesn’t do anything stupid.” Applejack sighed and went after her.

WITH GRIMLOCK

“Can’t believe Grimlock got stuck in a rock for that long. Good thing no one saw it, wouldn’t live it down.” Grimlock said as he was walking still in his T-rex form.

It took Grimlock almost an hour to get unstuck from that rock until he just started thrashing around like a wild animal before he broke the whole thing. Grimlock was also still trying to get the horrid smell off his nose but whatever this liquid was it doesn’t want to come off so easily. And it was driving his crazy.

“Oh for Primus sakes this stuff smells awful! Thought the eggs those Insecticons came out of was bad but this stuff takes the Cesium Salami. Better find…what was it Twilight called it…the stuff of clear liquid organics use to drink and wash in…oh yeah water, better find water to clear this stuff off.” Grimlock then change directions to the nearest water hold Zecora told him before.

Grimlock had a good memory of the forest and knew where he was at any given time day or night. It took him only a few minutes to find a small pond and started to wash off the liquid. It was a bit awkward since his arms were tiny but he was able to get the liquid off of him. Grimlock shook off the water and was able to breath in clean air.

“That’s better.” Grimlock grinned.

But his relieve was short lived as his ‘early warning detection system’ was kicking in. Grimlock scan the area but saw nothing, his audio processers however was picking up low growling noise coming from bushes. Zeroing on the noise Grimlock saw many pairs of glowing green eyes looking at him with anger in the bushes. But Grimlock didn’t budge or felt threaten by this at all. Grimlock let out his own warning growl that was much deeper and threatening. It did the trick as whatever creature was in the bushes left seconds later. However Grimlock was still feeling his warning system telling him something was still not right. But why, the creatures are gone so why is it still ringing like an alarm? Grimlock didn’t like it.

“Should just leave now, looks like a storm is heading this way. Looks big too…but something tells Grimlock must follow those creatures…might just follow them for a little but before storm hits.”

But how is he going to follow them was the question? And the answer came via a nasty odor.

“Gah, oh for slag’n sakes it’s the smell and it’s even worse! Guess now have way to follow…this is so going to suck.” Grimlock grunted and with displeasure of followed the horrid stench.

WITH RAINBOW DASH

Rainbow Dash lands in the Everfree Forest with a camera in hand. She quickly went back to her house and got her camera so she could get photographic evidence on Grimlock. But she had to make it quick, a wicked storm was heading this way. And this was no storm she would ever mess with, unlike the weather in Ponyville where Pegasus like herself can control the weather with ease, weather in the forest in unpredictable, extremely dangerous, and above all uncontrollable. No pony, not even Alicorns, can ever control the weather here. But the means outweigh the danger, for her it will be worth it. Now it was no secret that Rainbow Dash hates to lose or fail at anything she does and so when she was beaten by Grimlock three days ago left her angry and wanting payback. For that was her main reason in doing all of this, Rainbow Dash will go to any length and do basically anything she can to feel like she’s on top again. Her pride was hurt and now she is going to make him look bad to restore her rank. All she needs is the right photo and it’ll all be over for ‘Grimlock is a nice guy’ nonsense her friends keep saying. She knows what she’s doing isn’t the best way to settle things nor letting her pride combine with her attitude of going the extra mile to decide her moves for her but at this point she couldn’t care less. All she wants is payback and she is going to get it one way or another.

“Now where did he live again? Was it over there…no wait it was over there I’m sure of it…I think? Fuck…guess I should of went to his home when Pinkie Pie said the others were visiting him today. Maybe if I go this way?” Rainbow Dash started to walk forward hoping to find Grimlock’s home.

Rainbow Dash walked through the forest searching for either Grimlock or any sign of his home but was coming up with nothing. And with the storm getting closer by the minute visibility was growing weak too. A chilling wind blows across the forest as rain starts to fall from the black clouds above. At this moment you would think Rainbow Dash would call it quits and head homes before the storm would make it impossible to find her way home. But she was too stubborn to see the danger she is slowly walking into. Soon the forest was dark and the wind was blowing eerie noises all around her. Thunder and lightning were also in the mix making creepy shadows. The wind was blowing even harder above the trees, almost like a hurricane. But she continued on despite that this place just got a whole lot creepier and dangerous.

“I got to find him; no stupid storm is going to stop me from revealing the asshole is really a monster.” Rainbow Dash grunted as she braved the storm.

After searching for almost thirty minutes and found nothing, she decided to give up. The storm was basically on top of her and if she didn’t leave now then the storm would make it impossible to ever get out of the forest. And she differently didn’t feel like staying in this place any longer than needed. Rainbow Dash was mad she couldn’t find him but now she decides to head home. She begins her way out when she felt she was being watched and not the good way. The she heard the sound of growling within the shadows. She slowly turns around to see some pairs of glowing green eyes looking dead at her.

“Ok, this is so not good.” She gulped.

Soon a creature made of wood and leaves came out from the bushes, it looked like a wolf. It was a Timberwolf and it wasn’t alone. It was joined by four others all growling and baring their wooden teeth at her. They were drooling a green saliva out of their mouths and it smelled awful. Rainbow Dash slowly back away from them before her back was against a rock. The Timberwolves moves to her with the intent of doing her harm. She looked everywhere to find a way out before she remembered she could fly. She smacked her forehead in a ‘no duh’ expression feeling slightly stupid she almost forgot she can just out fly these guys.

“As much fun as being teared to pieces by you guys sounds, I have to split. See you later suckers!” Rainbow Dash flipped them off and flew away.

But it was short lived as the wind was blowing too strong for her to even get to the top of the trees. The wind slammed her back to the ground pretty rough. She held her sides in pain trying to ease them a bit. Once the pain was not so bad she slowly stood back up as the wolves continue to move to her.

“Ok…new plan…RUN!” She then flew away from them but low to the ground so the wind wouldn’t knock her down again.

The Timberwolves chased after her with great speed and agility. Rainbow Dash was an excellent flyer no doubt but with little light in the dark forest and so many things in her way not to mention the wind was making it difficult for her to evade and out speed the predators her situation looked bad. Rainbow Dash weaved around the trees in hopes of losing her pursuers. She took many twists and turns before she flew behind a tree. She press her body on the trunk trying to hide in the shadows. She heard the wolves running along, luckily for her the rain and wind was making it hard for them to track her down by scent. She peered around the tree while staying low to the ground as she saw the wolves were looking around for her before moving on to the next part of the forest. Rainbow Dash let out a sigh and she sat down in the mud. She was catching her breath as a lightning bolt strikes near her making her jump in the air.
But that would cost her as a Timberwolf saw her.

It slowly moved to her without her noticing it and when it was in position it leaped on her back brining her down. Rainbow Dash yelled in pain as she felt its claws dig into her back. The Timberwolf started to attack her left shoulder making her scream. Rainbow Dash slammed her right elbow on its face making it let go. Taking this moment she bucks the Timberwolf off of her and it slammed into a tree shattering into pieces. Rainbow Dash stood up holding her shoulder, luckily the wolf didn’t dig too deep but she was bleeding plus it hurts like a bitch.

“Fuck this hurts! I can’t believe that Timberwolf got the jump on me, well it ain’t going to do that anytime soon.” She smirks through her pain.

She saw the wood of the Timberwolf started moving to a center point as the pieces came together to rebuild the wolf.

“Or you could be back up in a few minutes which would be the perfect time for me to leave!” Rainbow Dash high tailed out of the area.

The storm was now raging out of control as the rain belted down like rocks and the lightning strikes seemed to be following her. The wind was bringing the temperature down to a dangerous cold combining with the rain that was soaking her to the bone and making her freeze. The storm made this place even more dangerous and confusing to get out of and with the fact she was injured just add to the ‘this is so bad right now.’ list, but she wasn’t going to give up yet. Rainbow Dash made her way through the forest hoping to find some shelter, a hollow tree, a cave, even a freak’n boulder that was leaning over would do. But she found nothing and the situation was getting worse.

“Ah man, what the hell was I thinking? If I don’t get out of here soon I’m going to die…guess I should have thought this whole plan through. Damn the Grim-hole, I don’t know how but this is all his fault. I’m in a fucking storm in the Everfree Forest injured and freezing my tail off, can’t see how things can get any wo-WOAH!”

Rainbow Dash slipped on some slime and slid down a downhill to a large pit that looked like it was made by a sink hole. She got up looking around the hole, it was about two stories deep and about as wide as a supermarket parking space. Looking around to see if the coast was clear for her to just fly off, noticing it was safe she jumped in the air but then suddenly fell face flat on the ground. Picking herself back up she looked back to her wings and saw they were tangled up with vines, she figured the vines must of latched on when she was sliding down. She tried to remove them but they were jammed in there pretty good and with her shoulder still messed up Rainbow Dash couldn’t use her other arm and without a good grip she can’t get them off without fear of ripping her feathers along too. So she tried to climb out but again her shoulder was prohibiting her from that too with the rain made everything slippery so she just falls back to the bottom every time.

“Oh for bucking sakes! I can’t fly out or climb either, what else could go wrong?!” She snapped.

She than heard a familiar growl on top and looked up to see a lone Timberwolf looking at her with drool dripping from its mouth. She groaned making a mental note to never say that while in these types of situations.

“Ok, you can do this Dash. You may have a bad shoulder, the storm may still be hammering rain, the wind is blowing like crazy, you’re a bit tired, and stuck in a large hole but you can still whoop this Timberwolf’s stick ass no problem.” She said getting into a fighting position.

The Timberwolf just looked at her for a few moments before letting out a long howl. Even with the storm raging on you could still hear it clearly. Rainbow Dash just stood there wondering what was that all about and soon her answer was given as thirty or so more Timberwolves appeared from the forest. She paled at their numbers; she could take on one or two possibly three in her condition but over thirty. She would be lucky if there was any meat left on her bones when they are done with her. But she still held her ground; if she was going to die at least she’s going out fighting. It wasn’t long before the first wave came down in the hole and moved to her with teeth baring and the intent to kill her. One of the wolves made the first move and leaped at her. Rainbow Dash sidesteps to the right and did a strong kick to its side sending it to the wall as it shattered. Two more ran at her as she jumped on one of them and punch the other behind it. The next few she dodge their attacks and either hits and kicks them hard. It looked like she was going to win this match. That is until the next wave came and it went downhill from there. One of the wolves latch its teeth on her left arm sinking its teeth deep in her flesh holding her in place while another one head-butts her in the guts making her cough up a bit of blood.

Rainbow Dash yelled in pain as she removed her arm from the wolf’s mouth and slams her fist into its jaws. Another wolf snags her leg bringing her down to the ground as the next one jumps on her and tries to get to her throat. Using her good arm to hold it off she feels on the ground trying to find anything to use against it. She found a good size rock and bashed it over its head, using the same rock and knocked the one holding her leg off too. She got up but fell to her knees as the pain in her leg was pretty bad. Looking up she saw all the Timberwolves were now slowly going up to her, she looks around trying to find a way out. This gave one of the wolves the perfect chance to leap at her smacking her to a large rock as she hits her head on it. Rainbow Dash slid to the ground with her back on the rock as her blood runs over her face. She was on the verge of losing conciseness as the wolves gather for the final strike; Rainbow Dash lets out a sigh knowing this was it. She was going to die in this hole and the wolves will be feasting on her corps. She’s going to leave so much behind now, the Wonderbolts training, her career in Ponyville, her wonderful friends, and her number one fan and little sister Scootaloo. Oh how she’s going to miss her and feels bad that she won’t be able to teach her to be awesome like herself. Now the corners of the world were slowly going into the darkness as she sees the wolves are now mere inches away. Her eyes started watering up knowing she is going to die and she is afraid. But there isn’t anypony that will save her know and as much as it frightens her she accepts her fate. Closing her eyes for the last time she slips into the black and awaits her death.

The last she hears was the echo sound of a mighty roar.

Author's Note

Well there's the second chapter guys and gals, hope you like it. Please review, favorite, or whatever letting me know you like it or not.