A face you'll never see

“Maybe I should find another doctor; one who realizes the importance of my scars.”

        I laugh as I overhear the couple behind me. I glance over my shoulder to see the couple glaring at me. I wave a friendly greeting as I turn around. I started to read the newspaper from which I had come across as I switching trains.

I was walking to the train that would take me to Stalliongrad when I heard some mumbling over by the ticket booth. With my train scheduled to leave in a few minutes I decided to check it out. It turns out that the crowd was talking over the newspaper. I shove my way through the crowd trying to see what the commotion was about. As I laid my eyes upon the paper I chuckled. The paper looked as if the pony just set it, but it read.

“Is Canterlot safe?! Are the Princesses safe?!

It has been reported that an unknown suspect infiltrated the Canterlot Castle. While killing only 2 guards we have yet to determine what their purpose was. A maid claims that while cleaning the top floor she happened across an open door. Later found out that the door was a research lab in which contained alien technology found on the fugitive dubbed ‘Blank’. We have reason to believe that ‘Blank’ was behind the break in, but we are not certain. It was also reported by the royal guards that the body of one of the deceased guards was found within Princess Celestia’s chambers. On the guards body was a note clearly written for the Princess, so begs the questions. “Is Canterlot safe?! Are the Princesses safe?!

My thoughts were cut of when the whistle was blown, signaling the arrival to the next station. I stand up grabbing my duffle bag and scarf. I throw my scarf over my shoulder as I walk out of my cabin. I wait in front of the doors as we approach the platform. I glance over my shoulder to check for anything unusual, and I was meet with only the couple from earlier. The man was holding his, what I’m guessing is his girlfriend. The mare in question was also holding on to the taller man, yet something felt off. I turn back towards the doors continuing to wait. Soon the platform comes into view, but something catches my eye. I focus on the window’s glare to see a knife behind me.

I stand perfectly still as I watch the blade rise. I pay no heed as I continue to look forward. I close my eyes as I expand my other senses. I could smell the lemon soap the woman used this morning, but I could not smell anything from the man.

“Put your hands in the air and turn around slowly,” said the mare. I open my eyes as I turn around to see the face of the mare. I am meet with only the mare with the man nowhere to be seen. I focus on the mare as I try to expand my senses again trying to find the man.

“Where is the man that was with you?” I stop looking for the man to instead focus on the mare. Her coat was brilliant shade of azure with a star speckled cape on her back. Ok, what is with this world? Even a month here and I’m still getting used to it. Now this world decided to punch me in the face. I standing here getting mugged by a mare, with a fuck star cape!!

“ Have you never heard of a mirage. Now, The Great and Powerful Trixie demands your money!” Now she just pissing me off.

“If you’re so great and powerful then why are you mugging me?” I see her resolve start to crack as I see the knife tremble. I decided to add fear into the mix. I move my right hand just a few inches away from her face so what I’m about to do will just scare her.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie demands that-” I tense my hand letting the hidden blade spring forth. Her look changed from confused to fear in record time.

“You really are desperate to try and rob me. Do you even know who I am?” I only watch as Trixie shakes her head.

“I am the black assassin from which you’ll never see, I am the shadow that infiltrated your Princesses’ castle. Above all, I am your worst fucking nightmare!” I smirk as I watch her visibly tremble with wide eyes. I look behind me to see the platform approaching even closer. I turn to look at Trixie to give her one final message.

“You can tell the guards about me, but I warn you. When I regain my foothold everybody will fear the name ‘RAVEN’.” I turn around as the doors open. I feel the cold northern air brush past me, filling the cart with a chill. I step forward moving my way through the crowd as if I was water. About half way I feel a hand on my shoulder.

“Excuse me sir, but you have to come with me.” I turn around giving the guard a smile.

“Could you tell me why sir? I need to hurry back to my family.” I watch as the guard waves to another guard over to us.

“I wanted to talk to you about the train you just got off of. As you were leaving the train I saw that the mare behind you looked terrified, so I wanted to ask if you are the reason.” This is going to be fun. I mentally sigh.

“No sir that was not me. I believe that she and her coltfriend were sitting together, and I overheard some disturbing things. It sounded to me that the coltfriend was mad at the mare, but before the argument turned to blows the whistle blew. I grabbed my things and waited by the door, but I think that the stallion threatened her before the train stopped.” I watch the guards waiting to see if they bought my fake story. I wait there with the guards stern glares as they try to peer into my soul and find the truth. After what feels like an hour the guards let up, but they still glare at me as one of the guards spoke.

“I am sorry for wasting your time sir. We’ll be on our way.” I wave to the guards as they left. As soon as they were out of eyesight I rush towards the exit trying to find my way back into the city.

After a couple of hours wandering the city trying to shake anybody who was following me off. I soon find myself in front of a brothel in the lower parts of town. I walk in welcomed by the smells of jasmine and sex. I smile as I walk up to the front desk welcomed by the smiling face of Night Love. Night was an Earth pony with a cream colored coat and a black mane with a hot pink stripe going down the middle. Her eyes were beautiful crimson.

“Hey Night, did you see the paper,” I ask as I walk up to hug her.

“Yeah, I can’t believe you actually did it. I haven’t seen you in little under a month and I find out that you invaded the castle. You made mom so proud.” I smile grew into a grin from that little slip of information. I pull away from the hug to see the boss lady walking down the stairs with a man. Even though I showed up here only a few weeks ago I still call her ‘Boss’ even though her name is Primal Love, but everyone calls her Mom. Anyway you looked at her she was the definition of beautiful. Her long flowing hair was a alluring shade of black. Her coat was the same color as her daughter Night’s, but her’s has a more silken texture. She is the owner of the brothel which was named from her first lover, which was Night’s dad, ‘Slutty Tricks’.

“Oh you’re back already Raven? I saw what you did in the papers and I have to say, I’m impressed.” I grin as I walk up to hug her.

“Didn’t I tell you that my order trained me well. I also hate to cut this short but I’m tired and want to go to bed.” I pull back from the hug as I start to climb the stairs heading for the 3rd floor, but I was stopped by a hand on my shoulder. I look back to see that the hand belonged to the Boss.

“I just wanted to tell you that a mare came through earlier with a note from you.” She puts on a slutty look.

“Did you bring home a girl?! Why aren’t you the charmer.” I nudge her hand off while I roll my eyes. I continue up the stairs hearing screams of pleasure at every floor. I shut out the moans as I walk down a hallway on the 3rd floor heading for the last door on the right. I knock three times waiting for my A.I to answer. As soon as my knuckle lifts from the door on the third knock a little flash comes from the peep hole. I hear a woman’s voices come from the hole.

“Password?” I smirk at the door knowing Ady could see me. I brought Ady with me when I first came here, but back on Earth before the portal I shut her off. I knew that if I had her on that someone who was looking hard enough could detect Ady’s output.

“Really Ady? I’m too tired to deal with you. *********” I hear the lock disengage from the inside.

“Welcome back Raven. How was your visit to Canterlot?” I hear a playfully voice call behind me. I look back as the door shuts to see a glowing woman looking back at me. I sigh as I walk down the hall way leading to a set of stairs. As I walk up the stairs Ady starts to ask more and more questions. After reaching the door to my room steam was rising from my ears.

“Ady! I appreciate your curiosity but I have a guest, so please set the oven for a pizza. Please tell me when dinner is ready.” Without looking back I could feel Ady bore holes through my skull, but I pay no heed. I walk down my hallway towards the living room passing the bathroom and then the kitchen. Before I enter the living room I walk into my room setting my bag down on my bed while I take my cloak off. I look up to see my half naked body in the mirror. I set my cloak down as I looked back to the mirror to see my scar ridden form. I look to my face to see my short black hair frame my sea green eyes. I look farther down to see the scars that cover more than 95% of my face. The only smooth parts of my face where the bags under my eyes and the front of my chin.

I look farther down my neck to my chest to see nothing but scars and reminders. My eyes start to water as my gaze glides over my toned upper body. I see scars years old but still pulse with the pain of my past. I tear my gaze away from my body heading towards my closet, but a thump catches my attention. I whip my head to the doorway to find the mare on her knees with tears in her eyes as she stares at me with wide eyes. I launch to the side landing in the bathroom. I roll around slamming the door as I yell to the mare.

“Go back to the living room!” I wait for the mare to leave as I try to calm my nerves. After a while I peek out of my bathroom to look out to my room. Satisfied that the mare went back I out of the bathroom while I close my bedroom door. I turn around heading towards the closet and begin to search for a long sleeve shirt with a hood. Not long after I come across a shirt that looks just like my black and white shirt, but this one was red and white instead. I slip the shirt on as I start to walk out of my room. I make my way towards the living room when Ady stops me.

“Hey Ravvy I heard someone yelling. Is everything alright?” I ignore her and continue to walk ahead. Soon I reach the living room to find the mare sitting on the couch thinking that the ground was very interesting. I walk past her heading to the recliner in the corner. I slowly sit while I watch her looking for anything unusual. I watch her for what feels like forever before I clear my throat. She looks up to me with a tear stained face and bloodshot eyes. I look to my watch checking how much time I have before dinner. I look back up ready to talk to her.

“I am glad that you decided to come.” She nods.

“I am also sorry for what you had to do before you got here. I would like you to write down your name for me.” I reach down to the coffee table pushing a pencil and notepad towards the mare. I watch as she takes the pencil and writes down her name. She lifts up the notepad showing me what she wrote.

Nyx

“That is a very beautiful name. Now tell me what your real name is.” Her expression turns to shock. I keep a neutral look as I respond.

“I’m not as stupid as you think. Now I will ask again. What is your name?” I put a stern tone into the last few words. I wait as she hesitantly reaches for the pencil. I watch as she starts to write again, but longer this time. I reach for the pad as she raises it.

Nightmare Moon, but please call me Nyx.

I look to the mare to see her start to sweat as I glare at her.

“Thank you for being honest.” Apparently my remark surprised her as she went wide eyed and nodded.

“Since you answered one of my questions, I’ll let you ask one yourself.” I hand her the notepad.

What is your name?

I smile as I begin to stand. I moved my way to in front of her to sit down on my knees by the coffee table.

“My name is Chris, but I would like it if you called me Raven,” I reply warmly. She smiles and starts to write again.

What’s your next question?

“How did you get that scar?” I watch as her expression drops. I could feel my heart string being tugged. I wait as she writes down her memory of the scar. I glance at my watch to see that dinner will be ready soon. I looked back up to see Nyx set the pencil down, and was crying.

When I was ripped out of my last body I was tossed into Canterlot ally. When I awoke I found myself surrounded by three men. I tried to run, but I was beaten down by one of the men. I begged them to stop but they wouldn’t listen. I started to fight back when one of the men finally lost his nerve and brought out a knife. He told me to keep quiet or else. I didn’t listen. He brought the knife to my throat and dragged it across, cutting through the skin. After that they had their way with my dying body. The only reason I’m alive right now is that I was pumping magic into the wound as they raped me. After they left I awoke a day later with this scar and finding out that I can no longer talk.

I look back up to Nyx to see her crying into her hands. I stand up and make my way around the coffee table as I climb on to the couch. I reach my arms around her as I pull her into a hug. To my surprise she rammed her head into my chest as she silently cries. I pull her closer and start to rock back and forth trying to calm her. I rest my chin on her head as we rock. Soon her trembles turn into shakes, and then into slow breathes. I look down to see her asleep still holding me in a bear hug. I try to pull away but she seems to pull even harder. I give up and decide to just go with it, so I lay down with her on top of me laying her head on my chest. I soon feel my eyelids start to feel heavy, so I let sleep’s embrace take me.

“Dinners ready Ravvy….. Ravvy?”