‘Fucking ponies, what gives them the right to feel superior to the griffons? We are born predators, made for hunting and killing. When did we let weak prey like the ponies tell us what we can and cannot do? Bah, the elders became weak and fell prey to the devious tongues of that goddamn princess.’ My stomach growled with hunger, reigning my mind in from my personal tirade. I checked my rucksack for any dried meat or bread, none whatsoever.
‘Guess I get to go hunting.’ Thinking back on my treks across this country’s forest, I tried to pick out the best hunting spot. ‘The Everfree has the best game, but the most danger. Whitetail has mediocre game with an ease of catch. Fishing is an option, but an unpreferred one. I need the challenge, Everfree it is.’ Grabbing my bag I took to the skies, the accustomed feeling of the wind beneath my wings guiding me towards my destination.
‘I swear if I see one of the little fuckers I will rip them to bloody pieces.’
~~~~~boop~~~~~
It was a normal day for the meek yellow mare, well as normal as they could be. The tasks of the morning bringing the light smile to her face as they did everyday. She did love making sure all her little animal friends were fed and happy every morning. Just as she finished giving her personal pet rabbit a salad she heard the popping of her newest guest awaking.
A loud yawn stretched throughout the little cottage, followed by the rest of his standard morning routine. Glass of chocolate milk, then teeth brushing, followed by a last stretch before continuing on with his day. He knew something was going to happen today, he always had a niggling feeling when something was. FLoating out of the bathroom he came to face his first and best friend.
“Good morning Fluttershy, I assume by your smile you’ve had a good morning so far?”
“Why yes Discord, you know how much I love helping my animal friends. Would you care to join me for a cup of tea?” Said the yellow pegasus, rather bright and chipper for her shy personality.
“I would be delighted to join you.” The draconequus following the small mare to the table and waited patiently while she went to boil the tea.
Stroking his goatee he contemplated what could happen today. Running situation through situation through his enigmatic mind. It was to early for any assumptions to be made. His thinking was quietly interrupted by the young Fluttershy moving his teacup in front of him. With a genuine smile, no mischief or trickery, he took a drink of his tea.
“Magnificent as always Fluttershy.” He sighed happily after he took another drink.
“Thank you Discord. You seem very calm right now, if you don’t mind me saying that is.”
Letting out a soft chuckle he leaned back. “You’re right, I am calm at the moment. Allowing myself to enjoy the company of my friend is a very relaxing activity you know.”
“Do you have any plans for today?”
“To be perfectly honest I was about to ask you the same question, but no. The God of Chaos is free today”he spoke with a noticeable hint of sarcasm.
“Well, um, would you like to join me in getting some herbs from the Everfree? if you don’t mind that is…” The last piece coming much quieter than the rest.
“I do not mind at all. In fact I would love to join you.”
This made the mare smile brighter than she had all morning. With that settled they finished their tea and began to get ready. A trip into the Everfree was to be taken cautiously, of course.
~~~~~boop~~~~~
‘Finally made it, forgot how long a flight it was here.’Looking around to see if I scared anything off, I set off. sticking to bushes and trees that would give me cover. I jumped from tree to tree, using my wings to bounce myself some.
After some time I heard two voices, one female one male. Their accent gave them away, ponies have a specific way they talk. After a few moments the stallion said he would be right back. ‘Perfect, a chance to show that ponies are still nothing but prey to the griffins. Meat to be split by our talons and hung on our racks.’
“Alone in the Everfree, you must be a brave mare. Daring to stick your head where it does not belong. This is the territory of predators, not prey, and that is a fatal mistake” My voice raked her eyes, fear dripping into her mind.
“W-where are you? w-what do you want?” Her voice trembled like a childs when being scolded.
“What I want is a meal and I hear pony meat is juicier than beef.” A bold faced lie, but she didn't need to know that. “I needed to hunt and
i think i’ve found my most recent prey.”
At that very second she made a small squeak and froze solid. A sight both filled with hilarity and despair, each going to their appropriate persons. I slipped down the tree, making very sure she couldn’t see me. I wasn’t done yet.
“Don’t scream, or else the timberwolves and the manticores will get you instead. You’ve no way out pony, why don’t you give up?” It was nearing the time to finish her.
“Because I am not afraid, but you should be. Kindness and cruelty go hand in hand.” those soft trembling words woke a fury in me.
I charged, cutting her side and letting the blood gush onto the ground. I grabbed her neck with force enough to hold a blade in place. “If you do not fear then prove it to me, prey.”
I raked her barrel, exposing the flesh over-top her rib cage. I cut gashes into her legs, making sure to hit tendons while missing arteries. “Do you still hold no fear, little pony? Do you truly think you can stand to a predator?” The tear streaming from her eyes answered my questions.
Just as I was about to end her life she was gone. Vanished from thin air. ‘What in the hell?!
“You rest Flutters. I’ll handles this” The stallion,’two for one deal, great.’
Turning I was shocked at what I saw, a amalgamation of several creatures. It was horrid, An abomination. “What are you?”
“ The better question is who,griffin. Who is the creature that stands before you? Is it a monster? Is it a failed experiment? Well, I’ll tell you. I am Discord.” The beasts voice gripped my heart, turning my courage to fear.
“I can tell by the look you've got plastered on your face you've heard of me. Now, as you were going to murder my friend in cold blood, I say you’re fair game, eh?”
I tried to run, but my limbs did not obey. With an evil smile and a snap of his finger my legs were ripped off. The stumps instantly cauterized. My mind turned white from the pain. As I recovered I found my eyes, tongue, and nose were gone as well. He left my ears so I could hear him.
“You do not realize why your people do not act as predators. It is not that the ponies are stronger or better, or that they have magic. Your people, all people rested their arms when they saw the power of the rulers. You may be a natural predator, but you are my prey. For I am a god, a predator above nature itself. You are the prey now, not the predator.” With that, he broke my neck, sending me back to the ether.
Author's Note
All criticism is welcome. It is my first story after all. Thanks for reading.
