A Second Chance

(Torian`s POV)

Waking up to another glorious day as Celestias sun brings out the light to a new day and thanks to Rarity with my new wardrobe, I slipped into something less military-like like Jeans and T-shirts. After doing all my morning hygiene, I headed downstairs for breakfast and ate some pancakes with a side of a biscuit and water. Then I decided to find a sword to continue my Grandfathers sword training, because I may never know when I`ll need it.

Walking into Ponyville, the townsfolk were quite polite and friendly and when I got to the blacksmith, I began looking at all the swords for sale.
Feeling some of the swords balance is key to find the perfect sword and after finding some with bad balance, I knew there has got to be one right for me somewhere. Then after what felt like an hour, I saw what seemed to be a like a Japanese katana with a black blade, but giving it a balance test, It felt well-balanced and the blade was the right length of about almost 2 ft long. Feeling the connection I had with the samurai-like sword, I decided to take it and walked up to the Blacksmith.

"Good morning, I`m Heavy Metal, how can I help you?" The Brown stallion named Heavy Metal asked.

"I was wondering if I could get this sword?" I asked holding out the samurai-like sword. Heavy Metal was surprised.

"I see you have a keen eye, this is a pure obsidian blade, this indeed is a fine sword you have selected and for finding such a special and rare blade, its on the house." Heavy Metal offered with a smile.

Being the grateful human that I`am I smiled. "Thank you, Heavy Metal." I then picked out a sword sleath and walked back to my house. An hour had past and it was already noon since my shadow was almost directly below me as I walked through town.

Almost at my house, I see Minuette standing on the porch with one hoof up holding a basket and shaking as she felt hesitant to knock on the door. I stood almost 5 feet away from her and she began talking to herself.

"Oh, why did Rose and Derpy talk me into this, why couldnt I have written a note to him instead? Maybe if he isnt home I could try again maybe when I have the courage to tell him."

She turned around and bumped into my left leg and looked up to see me and I didnt know if she blushed in embarrassment or pleasure to see me, but I assumed that it must have been both. She was about to speak and probably stammer and based by the basket in her hoof, she was probably trying to ask me on a date. So I decided to act like I wasnt standing behind her for a while.

"Minuette, can I help you?" I asked with a smile.

"Um I-I was w-wondering i-if you wanted to go on a picnic w-with me, but you do seem rather busy so I`ll leave you to do whatever it is your doin-." I cut off Minuette before tried she leave so I can give her my answer.

"Minuette, Id like to go on a picnic with you." She couldnt help but beam but then I honestly liked her the way she looked when we first met. "But, I liked the way you looked before."

Her smile shrank before asking. "Wh-What`s wrong with the way I look?" She began searching for the problem before I stopped her and pulled a hankie out of my pocket before wiping away the make-up and undoing her mane. I then saw the true beauty of Minuette and smiled.

"I like you better when your you. Shall we?" I asked before she blushed deeply and nodded before we headed off to our picnic.

After reaching the spot under a shady tree near the Everfree, We first ate the delicious sandwiches made from lettuce, tomato, and a little fish. "Minuette, these are delicious." I complimented as she blushed again before replying.

"Thank you, I`m glad you like them." Then I grew curious to to why she likes me or loves me in that matter.

"I was wondering, why do you like me anyway, We only met yesterday and suddenly we are already out on a date. Im not saying were going too quick but it just seemed sudden."

Minuette sighed and replied. "I like you because your different from other stallions, Stallions would be jerks and some have the worst dental hygiene I`ve ever seen, but you, you are more nice, considerate, polite and well-hygienic. I actually wanted to tell you my feelings and I hope I can be with you for the rest of our lives. The way you flew that thing in the sky feels like you circling my heart and-." Minuette was cut off by me when I thought I heard something not too far away.

"Shh. We arent alone." I whispered as she began to get a little fearful. I looked over into the forest and saw 4 pairs of green eyes staring at us from the forest. Then 2 dashed out really quickly as I unsheathed my obsidian sword about to put my Grandfathers training to the ultimate test.

"RUN, MINUETTE, GET OUT OF HERE!" I screamed as I swung my sword at the first wood-like wolf and shed first blood by slicing his face and he tumbled to the ground.

Minuette managed to get to a safe distance to watch the 4v1 battle unfold. I was never taught or trained in 4 to 1 combat, but I stood in my battle stance and watched my enemies with anticipation as the other 2 from the forest joined up and all 4 wolves circled me like a pack of sharks to a life raft.

"I`m glad I bought this sword." I thought as I continued waiting for an opening.

Watching and observing, the first wolf pounced at me only for me to duck bring my blade up and sliced through his underbelly before exploding into splinters.

"Let`s dance you toothpick freaks." I said to intimidate them.

Quickly standing up, another wolf almost had me but sliced my back with what felt like a 3 inch scratch from the side. grunting in pain, I still held my ground with the blade up doing my best to ignore the pain and focus on the enemy.

Then another charged at me in front but his head was low enough for me jump over. I jumped above the wolf`s head and stabbed it directly in its brain and it immediately exploded as I was ambushed by another timberwolf and had by left side sliced by its giant claws. This was unbearable pain but the adrenaline within my veins kept me going.

With 2 left, I wasnt able to run at it, so I needed to play the waiting game for them to attack. Finally, the wolf behind me charged for the hopeful killing blow, but anticipating the attack I sent my blade behind me and the wolfs face impaled itself into the blade and self-destructed. The last one was alot bigger and most likely the alpha, Being the Alpha, he must have been smarter and waited to play his attack, but I kept my eyes on him.

"Show me what you got, you splinter-faced bitch." I said in intimidation.

Suddenly, The Alpha charged as I swung my blade to only cause a scar on his cheek and he kept attacking me and swiping his wooden claws at me and giving me some minor or major cuts as I swung at him and gave him some more scars upon his face until with one big swing, the Alpha fell, but got upm howled and retreated. Knowing that it wasn`t the end, I had to be on guard until the Alpha returns to claim vengeance.

Until then, the adrenaline in my bloodstream faded and felt the effects of blood loss as I began to black out from consciousness.