Ain't no rest for nopony

"I know who that is." I said. "Call your bird back, Mordecai."

"You're not the boss of me."

"No, and I know that. Now, will you please call it back?" I asked.

"Alright, alright. Bloodwing, get back here!"

After a few moments, Bloodwing landed gracefully on Mordecai's shoulder, however it continued to stare in the direction of which it came.

"So, mind telling us who that is?" Roland asked.

Here goes nothing..

"That was a Pegasus pony."

"You're kidding, right?" Said Lilith, the disbelief clear in her voice.

"I wish I were. And it's not just any Pegasus. It's one called 'Rainbow Dash' an-" Before I could finish I was interrupted by Roland, laughing like a madman.

"Rainbow Dash?" He said, still laughing. "That's ridiculous!"

"Just listen, okay? Anyways, as I was trying to explain, she's important to the world of which she came. Not to mention it would be a bad idea to get on her bad side."

"It's a pony, whats the worst that could happen?" Asked Mordecai.

"Well, it's a pony that can break the sound barrier."

"You've gotta be kidding.."

"Nope. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a Pegasus to track down. Care if I borrow Bloodwing for a while?"

At this point Mordecai was glaring at me.

"I still don't trust you. And I don't trust you enough to just give you Bloodwing like that."

"Alright. I understand. How long will you guys be in town?"

"Long enough." Answered Lilith.

"Good to know. I'll be back soon." And with those words, I left Fyrestone. As I approached the gate, I cocked my rifle, just to be on the safe side.

Alright. Let's see... It would seem as if the ECHO device acts on my thoughts. So here goes nothing.

And simple as that, Dash's rainbow trail was clear as day. "Awesome, it can intensify colors. That'll come in handy."

The trail was easy to follow, however it might not be that easy to reach Dash. After fighting my way through a few Skags, I arrived at an entrance. A small holographic sign turned on as I approached. "Skag Gully."

This is just perfect. I don't know if I have the equipment for this.. But that doesn't matter. Dash is there, and I doubt she's in a happy situation at the moment.

I ran through the small entrance, and arrived at the familiar staging area, with the ammo and medical vending machines. I paid them no mind, and continued through the arch that marked the exit, and stopped.

I may be fucked. But hot damn, this place looks awesome in reality.

I then noticed the rainbow trail.

Of course she had to fly up that cliff.. Wait.. That's where Scar's cave is!

To my delight the ramp up there was lowered. "Makes sense, only the baddies came back, but the progress didn't rewind." I whispered to myself.

A few dead Skags and some running later, I was at the ramp.

Here goes nothing.. Good thing i got a shield back in Fyrestone.

I walked slowly up, as to not exhaust myself. While I could shoot a gun, and hit a target, I was not in the best of shape. As I reached the top, I saw 3 things. First of all, Scar was pissed. Second, so was the 4 other Skags backing him up. And third, the trail ended.. At Rainbow Dash, who for some reason wasn't flying, but running from Scar.

I pointed my rifle at one of the Skags, but quickly flinched as Dash bucked it in the face.

I almost feel sorry for it. Almost.

I decided to take down Scar first, instead. He was the biggest threat, and a surprise attack on him was worth more than gold. I took aim, and fired. The bullet hit him square in his good eye, causing him to roar in pain, which I quickly utilized to my advantage and fire a volley of lead into his unarmored, gaping maw.

He was still going. However, he was blinded and wounded. I decided to focus on the other Skags.

Then he charged me.

Shit! I forgot about the fact he can still hear me!

I jumped out of the way, and watched as Scar ran off the cliff.

"A job well done.." I chuckled to myself. Taking my eyes off the cliff face, I turned to see Dash, exhausted in the middle of the arena like circle made by the surrounding cliffs. I got to my feet and walked over, keeping eyes and ears open for any stray Skags.

"You alright?" I asked, the adrenaline wearing off and the exhaustion catching up.

"Mostly, yeah.." She answered. "Thanks for that. I doubt I'd have survived that on my own."

"No need to thank me, just.. Well, just doing what I normally do, on a whole new level."

"Classical hero, always denying thanks.."

"Oh, so I'm a hero now? That's new." I said chuckling.

"How can you laugh? This place is anything but fun!"

"Maybe so. But I enjoy laughing."

"Reminds me of Pinkie Pie.." She whispered. "So, we going to get out of here or what?"

"Yup, no sense in staying, unless you want to fuck up more Skags.."

"Why would I want to do that??"

"To level up."

"What..?"

"Nevermind, I'll tell you later. Let's just get back to Fyrestone."

Without another word, Dash stood up and extended her wings. However, instead of taking off, she began inspecting her right wing, which had previously been hidden behind her body, from my point of view. It was clear that it was injured.

And of course I didn't bring a medkit..

"Guess I'll have to walk.." Said Dash, disappointment in her voice. "Wait, I never got your name. I'm Rainbow Dash! Fastest flyer in Equestria!" She continued, most of her usual cockiness regained.

"Name's Casper."

"Nice to meetcha!"

"Nice to meet you too."

Oh if only she knew how nice. This must be some kind of dream..

"Oh, I assure you this is no dream.."

Huh? Who the heck are you?

"You'll find out soon enough!" The voice in my head responded, laughing.

That voice.. I've heard it before..

"Let's get moving, Dash, this place is beginning to give me the creeps.."

And with that we left, however as we walked, we talked about our worlds. How we both were not from here. Of course, I knew most of the stuff she told me, but I had decided not to reveal anything, because I was unsure of what reaction I would get, but almost certain it would not be positive.