The Saga of RK Act 1.

Thunk. Thunk. Thunk. I raced across the cobblestone streets, Rainbow Dash flying above and Lyra Heartstrings racing ahead of me.

"C'mon, RK, you're starting to fall behind!" Rainbow Dash taunted from the air.

"OKAY, HOW ABOUT YOU GET FORCED TO RUN ON TWO LEGS AND HAVE YOUR MUSCLES HAVE A LIMITED FORCE RESISTANCE, KEEPING YOU AT A TOTAL SPEED OF 15MPH." I screamed at Dash.

"Okay, jeez calm down." Dash called from above. I moved as fast as my legs permitted. The sun was about to make its grand entrance. We made our way to the mayors office, before alot of ponies woke up. "Okay, we made it, and about five minutes ahead of schedule." Lyra stated, looking at a small electric watch on her hoof wrist(?).

"Okay, Lyra, you have the pardons that let us meet the mayor, right?" I asked.

"Check." She levitated up a pardon that allowed us to see the mayor.

"Okay, nice suit... check" I looked at Dash.

"Witness to my near death experience..." Dash struck another valiant pose.

"Check. Alright, lets go see the mayor!" I said aloud, letting Lyra lead us into the building. Upon entering the building, we all began to dread the possibility of a wait, as there was a bit of a line forming now. About five other ponies were waiting for the mayor.

"Well, crap. Guess we'll take a number?" I offered, shrugging innocently.

"No. We'll march up to the front of that line and show her our letter. They'll have to let us pass.!" Lyra said, defiantly

"Or, we could have our good friend RK scare 'em outta the way, eh?" Dash looked up to me, an eyebrow cocked. She then patted my back with her wing. I don't know why, but when she patted me, my face was immediately flush red. It felt... nice. No, RK, you are NOT getting attracted to a three-foot tall cartoon pony! I don't know, This was strange. I felt... at ease around Rainbow Dash. I don't quite know why, maybe because she saved me, maybe because she was a kinda cute looking little mare, or maybe because she reminds me of Katie... NO! FORGET ABOUT KATIE! SHE'S DEAD!.

"Uh... RK, are you alright? Dash looked up into my eyes, noticing that I was crying a little bit. Shortly after, I noticed.

"Oh, uh *sniffle* yeah, yeah I'm fine." I smiled, trying to hide my tears. Dash flew up to eye level.

"RK, I'm not stupid, whats up?" She said with care in her voice. Did she have the same feelings for me? They are not feelings, they're memories. You are remembering Katie, not loving this animal! I felt my self hatred boil up inside. You and Her were not meant to be! Its unnatural! My tears were also forcing sobs, quiet sobs, that were hard to hear. Stop trying to fool yourself! That is not Katie!

"RK, whats up, bro? You okay?" Dash was placing her hooves on my shoulders and shaking. She sounded actually scared now. I was shaken back into reality, instead of the cave of hate that I was so used to crawling into, to hide most of my emotions, ever since Katie...

"RK, I know this is gonna be very stressful," Lyra comforted me. "But now Is a really bad time to have a emotional breakdown. C'mon, we're gonna go see the mayor now. Cheer up! Life can only get better!" I nodded, following them through the hallway.

"Stay here with RK, Dash. I'll tell her we're coming in. This will take a few minutes." Lyra walked into the mayors office, shutting the door behind her.

"Okay, RK, I know that you don't like to talk to me, but seriously, you had a full-blown breakdown in the freaking lobby. What's going on?" Dash looked honestly worried for me. Go on, RK, she's waiting for an answer. If I can't make you realize that you two were not meant to be, let her tell you. I stared at her, my hands in my pockets, on the verge of another breakdown. Tell her you love her, like you always told Katie. Tell her you would sacrifice yourself for her, like you always told Katie. Because she's so much like Katie, right? I got on my knees.

"Rainbow Dash?" I began to ask.

"Yes, RK?" Dash asked, coming closer. Tell her, coward. I closed my eyes and wept for a second.

"I..." I almost finished it.

"YES?" Dash asked, her face inches from mine.

"Can I have a hug, please?" A hug!? The best I could come up with is a hug?! I knew you couldn't do it, coward. Just like how you couldn't help Katie. Pathetic and useless, as always. I held Dash closely to my chest, weeping. If only I could tell her.

"The mayor would like to meet you now, RK." I looked up and saw Lyra, beckoning me.

"I'm sorry about that, Rainbow Dash." I said, wiping the tears from my eyes.

"Its okay, lets talk about it sometime, alright?" Dash placed a hoof on my chest as she hovered in front of me. I then walked in. The Mayor was not scared out of her mind when she saw me, she was afraid, but not totally fearful of me.

"Oh, you must be RK, My name is Mayor Mare. Now, Lyra here tells m e you need a bit of help fitting in, correct?" I nodded slowly, feeling like a really shady political deal is about to come up. "Well, Lyra here has given me a book of old legends of human kind." She leaned in. "Warrior legends, specifically." I looked to Lyra, who mouthed the words 'I am so sorry'. "And I have come to a proposition, You deal with the monster attacks from the West, I will inform the town of your heroic deed." I stared at her, My mouth open wide. I looked over to Dash, who looked up at me, concerned for my safety.

"Wait, hold on, unequipped?" I asked, fear in my eyes.

"Lyra said your kind is very resourceful." Mayor Mare said, quickly. I glared at Lyra. "Now then, you can reject this contract, but I will inform the town that you refused and you are the reason the monsters are attacking." Dash looked up.

"Wait, what? You can't just lie like that!" I shouted, feeling totally cheated.

"Oh, but I can. Aren't politics just wondrous?" She said with a sly grin. "Get called a stupid name and everyone listens to you."

"Wait, can I help him? Clear out the monsters, I mean." Dash asked, defiant and brave.

"Hm, I suppose so, Ms. Dash." Dash hugged my legs, making me feel comfortable and safe. "You are to eliminate the monster nest by next week. Goodbye, RK. I hope we can meet on much more friendly terms soon." I stared at her, sickened by her. I got up out of the office, and took a walk, alone, with my hate.