Unlikely hero

Jason was awake before the sun rose to find that Snow was out col on top of him, causing him to groan at the 150 pound Dire wolf as he shoved her off him gently before slipping out of his bed. He rubbed his eyes as he yawned before checking his mobile to see that it was 3 am, he didn't have a good nights sleep, he decide to check his jobs for today and discovered that all his jobs ha been canceled, causing him to groan before he put his phone back before he looked at the unopened letter and got an idea. "If I can drain magic from around me that means I should be able to drain the spell on the letter, theoretically" he said as he relaxed and took the letter in hand.

As he relaxed he felt the tingling sensation against his hand before it faded, leaving the letter feeling like it should "I guess it worked" he muttered as he opened the letter, only for a book and compass to materialise in his lap, unfortunately, the book was quite heavy and his junk wasn't prepared. "Fuck it's too early for this shit" he groaned holding his groin as Snow placed her paw on his face to try and shut him up. After his little incident, Jason retuned to the letter and read it.

'Dear Jason, congrats on learning to channel.... Unless you cheated and got a unicorn to help you, but if you didn't then congrats your on the right track. The items that are left with this letter are of utmost importance as the compass shall lead you to the next item I have left for you and the book shall help teach you to control your magic.' The letter said causing Jason to look at the compass and then the book before standing "well it gets me out of the house" he muttered as he grabbed his backpack and some camping gear then he got dressed in a grey shirt, a light tan thin hoodie, a leather jacket, hiking boots and cargo pants before grabbing his sword and just in case, his grandfather's .32 revolver along with about 30 rounds, before heading out to the living room to find Berry asleep on the couch. He sighed before carrying her to his room and laying her next to snow. As he returned to the kitchen, he left a note that he would be away for a few days before he grabbed some canned food and filled his water canteen then headed for the door, he gave on last look at the house before leaving, leaving his phone by his bed so he wasn't bugged.

(Several hours later)

Jason ha managed to get incredibly far inside the Everfree, his compass was telling him to continue his course through the Everfree, he ha encounter a massive Manticore, which attempted to eat Jason except the Manticore was left with a large hole in its head after woulds, he also encounter weird zombie ponies, which didn't attack, they were curious about him as he passed through the swamp. After a while, Jason came across a weird castle in the forest, the compass was pointing straight to it, which Jason had to check by going around the perimeter.

He took a deep breath before entering the castle, keeping an ear out to make sure he wasn't ambushed as he moved further down in the castle until he found a throne room, where he found a strange chest where instead of a lock, it had a hand print. "Well that's interesting" he said as he scanned the room before slowly approaching until he felt the magic in the room shift, causing him to draw his firearm and sword.

"My my my, what do we have here?" A masculine voice asked as Jason scanned the area around him only to find nothing "the child of the Human Slayer? I know why you are here, do you?" He asked.

"My ''father' gave me a compass to come here" he said turning again.

"Hmmm that sound like what he said, well there I just one way to find out if you really are his child.... Place your hand on the lock" the voice said as the chest glowed in a faint light, Jason looked around one last time before he sheathed and holstered his weapons before approaching the chest and placed his hand cautiously, moments before he felt nails pierce his skin causing him to grunt before he felt like his body was on fire as he fell to his knees.

"What is it doing?" He asked panting as he felt the spikes recede.

"Oh it simply increased your mana pool along with augment your body to be more tender" the voice said.

"What do you mean tender?" Jason asked as he heard a sound on the wall behind him, causing him to turn and see a massive creature that reminded him of the scorpion king from the mummy 2.

"I mean that you have been altered to be stronger and faster which makes you more delicious" he said licking his lips as Jason drew his sword and stumbled slightly. "Oh please don't embarrass yourself, you think you can defeat me when dozens have been through what you have before?" He asked laughing as Jason drew his revolver "what is that little thing?" He asked as Jason aimed for the creature'a head as it drew closer.when it was about a metre away, Jason shot it in the head causing it to fall to the ground dead before holstering the revolver before returning to the chest and finding another letter, another book and a pair of dark maroon studded vambraces.

"Really? Was this really worth coming all this way?" He asked before grabbing the items, he put on the vambraces before walking passed the dead creature and out the door. He looked up at the sky and groaned as it was night time "better make camp" he muttered before he walked off to find a cave he passed on his way to the castle.

(Jason's house)

Berry was sitting at the kitchen room table re-reading the note Jason left with a sigh, they should have know better then to have think he forgave them fully, Moon had gone out in an attempt to find him as he said he was going to the Everfree for a little while and it had just become night time. Berry looked up when she hear some pony enter the kitchen to see Moon sit across from her "any lucky?" Berry asked, which Moon shook her head.

"This wouldn't have happened if you, Morning, Iron and the mane six excluding Fluttershy hadn't rejected him immediately" Moon said.

"What was I suppose to think abou... "She was saying before the Alicorn interrupted.

"Your the head mare of his herd, did you even ask him for his side?" She asked.

"Not in person but I texted him" she said as Moon pulled Jason's phone from her jacket.

"Jason. I can't believe you, you are truly a dick for attack Gilda for no reason, I honestly believed that you were a decent stallion but I now know that what I believed was a lie, a lie told by you, don't expect me to ever forgive you bastard. - Berry Punch" Moon read a Berry's ears flopped against her head. "And you didn't even send an apology when you found out the truth ten minutes later" she growled.

"I was shocked that sh... " Berry tried to say but Moon interrupted.

"Don't even try giving me an excuse, the only ones who gave him a chance were Luna, Celestia, Fluttershy and myself.... I think I know what is the best course of action right now" she said gaining Berry's attention. "You resign a head mare as well as regaining his trust and affection, and this is not up for debate either" Moon growled.

(Everfree)

Jason sat in the cave next to the fire he made, he had set up a sleeping bag which he was currently sitting on as a flash of white and gold light appeared next to him. "Hey Tia" he said without looking as the mare sat next to him.

"Hello Jason, I wanted to talk to to about something, if that's alright?" She asked.

"Is it to ask why I'm such a bastard?" He asked.

"No, Fluttershy, Lulu, Moon and myself all stuck by your side when you weren't there" she said making him smile slightly.

"Then what do I owe the pleasure?" He asked.

"Well it's a touchy subject but um, Luna and I would like to court you" she said smiling.

"And why would you like to do that?" He asked curious.

"You treat us both like we are normal mares, along with your overall personality and your will to protect your friends" he said making him chuckle.

"Okay, so is that all? Your after my personality only?" He teased.

"Well you being good looking doesn't hurt either" she said smugly.

"Yea, so how are we doing this, dating or straight into a relationship?" He asked.

"Let's begin with dating, hmm my schedule is free in about two months time" she said confusing Jason.

"Wait then why didn't you ask me In two months time?" He asked.

"Well you see the reason is.... Um..... I don't know" she said causing Jason to face palm "Luna said I should come ask you today." She said.

"Did you tell her your schedule?" He asked and she shook her head "well if you is she probably would have told you to wait" Jason said as she smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry well I better go" she said before teleporting away.

"So instead of teleporting me home, she left me here.... Great first impressions Tia" he said chuckling.