The Scent: Love of Mares

"Who?" I replied the mare recoiling as I looked on in confusion. Tears streaming down her face as her hand rested on my chin.

"Lachlan its me Lyra remember I kind of kidnapped you and we had sex" she replied blushing as I gave her an incredulous look.

"Allow me." the darker unicorn spoke up her hand roughly resting against my temple as pain flooded my body. Like a switch being flicked memories came rushing back making me nauseous as I stumbled backwards.

I collapsed against the cell gate my head spinning my boding shaking. Images of me playing games in my house and talking with my friends flash as scenes of the orange portal then me falling remind me of how I got here. I woke up in a cold forest the castle the same one I fought those mares in I entered there for shelter.

I remebered the herd, my kids, friends and the hardships that we had faced. I remembered being kidnapped and the gun going off.

The memories stopped my dizziness fading as I was able to focus. I felt a constriction in my chest almost like a heart attack as I double over. I weakly tear the chains holding the three down giving a small grunt as I fall to one knee. The three moved over to me looking to me to lead as I noticed something flash behind them. In a burst of adrenaline I pushed the largest out the way just as a knife tore into my chest. Something was wrong blood poured from my wound as I gasped my hand slamming into the bloody hoofs stomach as I vaporized the guard. Another jumped me from behind its height and bulk throwing me to the ground as we wrestled for control of my sword which lay feet away from us as it held me in a choke hold.

Fire exploded from my hands, the flames devouring the rotting flesh and clothing on the guard as the undead creature screeched in frustration. The cry did not go unheard as above armoured footsteps could be heard .

"RUN" I cried coughing as I threw the guard off of me crushing its skull as blood coated my face. The mare realizing that I had just saved her gave a small nod moving backwards herding the other two as they looked down at what little remained of the bloody hoof guard.

The three new targets eyed me evilly there weapons raised posed to strike me down. Having saved her ass the mare gave a shaking nod of thanks, her malnourished form a clear sign that she would be in no fit state to repay the favor. I was exhausted from yesterdays fight and fighting an army plus the faceless jailer had left me with nearly zero reserves. If I could hold them off for just a few seconds the three behind me could escape.

The first guard struck first its axe tearing down in an arc meaning to cleave me in two as i clumsily threw myself to the right stumbling as I retaliated. A shard of ice embedded in the undead stallions skull killing it instantly as the other two moved more cautiously starting to circle me. The prisoners could not help, exhaustion and starvation making them in even worse condition than me.

"As one the two leapt forward, a sword tearing though my arm as a mace struck my leg. The sharp wet crack of bone caused me to fall on my rear. The two landed on top of me biting and tearing at my face as I placed my hands on one of the bastards neck. A quick twist and sharp push snapped the beasts neck like a twig. The final one stood up blade poised to decapitate me as I sighed my body going limp as I waited for the sharp sting of death.

CRACK

The beast flow backwards its body mangled as it struck the hard wall of the previously occupied prison cell. Lyra and the other unicorns horn gently glowing. I gave a small sigh as the wound slowly healed bones popping back into place as my body healed itself. But I realised that I would not be able to heal the more serious wounds. Weak and ill I threw up my body ghostly white as blood pooled around me. I had not been aware of how much I had spilt but that should not have mattered given my state yet. The blood looked fresh and I was feeling light headed. With a weak moan I fell to my knees my body shaking violently as I tried to keep moving.

"He needs help badly if he doesn't get a doctor soon he is going to die" the dark grey mare spoke gently placing a hand over my chest as she paused. "His heart beat is erratic if we don't slow it he could go into cardiac arrest" She informed the other two hoisting me into her arms with ease as I felt myself fading in and out of consciousness. The mare gasped as she hissed worriedly

"Shit two alicorns are approaching" she spat her body morphing as gone was the grey unicorn replaced with a light blue one.

Two muffled cracks sounded as two blurred forms appeared one gasping as I blacked out.

Nightmare Moon's POV

I along with Luna teleported past the caved in door that led to the dungeon the commotion coming from the general direction as I took in the sight before me. Two unicorns and a gryphon. One held a small form as I froze, gasping in shock.

"LACHLAN" I cried rushing over, disbelief coursing though me as I momentarily thought it to be a cruel dream. The mare quickly handed me the unconscious human. Looking at him I put aside disbelief and happiness in favor of getting him to a hospital. "Luna get these three to canterlot I will take Lachlan" I barked my horn glowing a dark blue as I teleported.

Chrysalis gave a shriek as I landed not feet away from her Molestia chuckling. Without a second though I pushed the mare out of the way her cries of protest ignored as I sprinted for the infirmary. The once erratic breathing and thundering of his heart beat had shallowed barely audible as I panicky increased my pace.

"HELP!!!" I screamed barreling into the infirmary nurses scattering as a doctor feel over a chair at my sudden appearance. A nurse rushed over on sight at the small form in my hands quickly rushing over to a bed as one of the doctors barked instructions to the other nurses. needles were jammed into his arms as a breathing mask was placed over his mouth machines blaring as his abnormal heart beat.

"We are losing him, come on stay with us" the doctor cried the horrific sound of the machine flat lining causing me to panic as I was forcefully ushered out by medical staff. I cried out in bitter protest throwing one of the mares to the ground as the doors slammed shut in my face. Whimpering I frantically paced back and forth my tail swishing agitatedly as my ears lay flat against my head. I was scared I had barely even gotten to experience the joy that came with realising that my mate was alive and already I could lose him a second time.

Chrysalis appeared from around the corner quickly followed by Molestia the two tripping over each other as they reached me.

"IS IT TRUE! IS WHAT LUNA IS SAYING TRUE!" Chrysalis roared shaking me violently as tears strained her eyes.

"Yes" I croaked my eyes welling up as I fell to the floor to tired to move.

"I- I don't know what to do." I whispered, unable to look at them tears dripping down my check. "How can he be alive he died in front of us." I whispered, Chrysalis tearfully nodding whilst Molestia bit her lip.

"I don't understand dead is dead nothing can bring the dead back to life save for necromancy. But his body posses no sign of foul magic, unless could the liche have done this?" Molestia questioned.

"What use would a liche have for Lachlan? More to the point why would the liche revive him and dump him in Grogars old castle of all places?" Chrysalis spoke up.

"Regardless I will not lose him a second time." I finished pacing as I roughly wiped my face drying my tears stained cheeks.

Your highnesses" a soft voice spoke up causing me to gasp as I awoke realizing I feel asleep I looked up at the nurse as she smiled sadly at me." The human has pulled though he is stable but currently in a coma we are sorry but for now we are happy to say that he is alive" she finished steeping backwards as I wobbly stood up my fur matted as I clumsily made my way inside behind me the nurse was busy awakening the other two as I took in the sorry sight of him. Much of his body was heavily bandaged his form malnourished from the look of things as half of his body looked to me hooked up to different machines.

I gave a small sob of relief gently leaning in as I kissed him on the forehead. I thanked whoever had looked over him as I held a hand over my mouth fearing I might break down again as for the first time in years a genuine smile graced my lips. Chrysalis and Molestia sobbed as they looked at the small human. Be it some miracle or fate but Lachlan was alive.

"When you get better Lachlan I swear I will never let anypony ever hurt you again, ever!" I finished sitting down as I silently watched the gentle fall and rise of his chest.

Liche/ Lachlans POV

My body seemed to float as I looked around the pitch black space I was in no sound or light visible. Sighing I felt relaxed the stress and hurt of my travels and battles gone from my mind as I gently flicked my hand a gentle flame springing to life as I illuminated some of my path.

"Lachlan" a gentle voice spoke up causing me to turn as I came face to face with Nightmare Moon. The mare gently stroked my chin a tear trickling down her face. I flinched as she wrapped her arms around me resting her chin on my head as she sighed happily. "I cant believe I get to hold you again to breath in your delicious scent " she purred as I shivered. I knew her but at the same time parts were still missing as I gently pushed away.

A brief look of hurt flashed across her face as she let her hands fall to her side.

"Your body we belief was resurrected by the liche. But you are so selfless that you some how have returned to us not a monster but human. Lachlan you are one of the most selfless people I have ever met. I have been to your world seen the people there and though all the cruelty and hatred good always seems to break though. Lachlan I am proud and honored to call you my mate keep fighting and know that I love you with all my heart." she finished giving a small squeak as I lunged forward wrapping my arms around her waist as I pulled her down.

"Moon" I mumbled burring my head into her chest as I cried. The mare held me tears matting her fur as the two of us, held each other relived.

A loud slow clapping cut us off as we turned a pair of skeletal hands, barely visible in the black void the mocking slow clap unnerving me as I jumped to my feet.

"That was so beautiful i'm all choked up at such a beautiful display of affection" the voice chuckled.

"Lach-" Nightmare Moon cried out trying to reach me as her form vanishing . Little by little the newcomer walked forward the dim light where Nightmare Moon had been still present as I took in the monsters features. he stood at about my height a black cloak covering most of him. His flesh or the little i could see was rotten on bone most noticeable in his arms as holes in his cloak showed me exposed ribs. Pulling the hood down I grimaced as I took in the twisted mess that was its face. Lose skin and muscle clung barely to his face bits wobbling as yellow puss trickled down his face.

"What's the mater champ don't you recognize your bestest friend" he laughed his teeth flashing as I recoiled at the rotting black stumps.

"Who the fuck are you" I snapped fire engulfing my hands in a threatening display.

"Why I am genuinely hurt, to think after all we have been though you would so callous as to forget me" he dramatically cried out throwing a bony hand over his head as I sneered.

A click of his finger and his form changed. Gone was the grotesque monstrosity replaced with a young man with shaggy brown hair. I felt like I was looking in a mirror as the being smirked.

"Why I'm you of course!"