Following your Instinct

by ShadicBro Brony

Rating: teen
Tags: Sad, Tragedy, Adventure, Crossover, Dark
Length: 1939

Fighting is what she lived through ever since she was hatched. Infused with technology, fighting skills, and Ultratech genes, she was the most powerful predator ever created. Now, she starts her new life in a new world with....ponies!?

MLP/Killer Instinct Crossover

She was created to be the ultimate fighting weapon. She was part of 'Project Stalker', aiming to gain victory over her opponents. Infused with Ultratech gene splicing, she was nearly an unstoppable source of nature. With the instincts of a Raptor, and infused with the obedience of a Human Soldier, and feelings, She was proven to become the perfect machine to rule all.

However, was this what she really wanted? To become a tool for battle, gaining victory to gain power? To be ordered around and be beaten if not obeyed? No. She wanted something more different than the life she had. She wanted freedom…happiness…and peace.

After being eliminated, Riptor finds herself in a new world, filled with…Ponies and other creatures!? Now stuck in a new world, the Stalker must use her instincts to survive her new environment. Could this new world be the place she wished for, freedom, happiness, and peace? Only the tides of time itself, will determine her future.

NOTE: Changes in Riptors behavior and feelings with herself and those around her. She can think and feel like humans would.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2016-02-15 23:21:41 UTC

Prologue: Escape and a new world

(Location: Earth)

In a facility, far form the main lands of a city, lights went off, and alarms blurted out. Humans in armor, holding guns were chasing a predator. She was a powerful weapon, that was running for her freedom.

"STOP HER!"

"DON'T LET HER GET AWAY!"

ALERT! ALERT! PROJET 'STALKER' IS HEADING DOWN STATION DR-239-RO-39! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

She was almost there. She was so close. She could feel it in her claws. Only a few more yards, and she'll finally be free.

She skid across the metal floor, with her claws leaving sparks behind her. Only one more turn. Her excitement grew. She waited for this moment for many months. Very soon, she'll be free from all of this. No longer under the control of Ultratech. No longer have to be ordered to kill or fight those she doesn't want to fight.

SLAM!

The doors in front of him slammed shut, cutting off her only chance of escape. Every bit of her hopes, and her own future were crushed before her eyes.

Hundreds of humans in armor surrounded her, with weapons drawn, taking aim at the hunter.

One man stood before her, wearing a white lab coat.

"Well, I must say I'm impressed you made it this far...Riptor. But, I'm afraid the jig is up. Even though you are one of our best experiments, we can create new ones. Ones that will follow our every order." He turned to his men and walked away, but not before he gave them his last command, "Kill her."

The Guns were fired, and landed blows all over Riptor, making the poor raptor roar in pain. However, she fought through it and charged at the army.

Using her instincts, and skills as one of the best, she slashed and bit down at the soldiers. Many of the bullets grazed her body, leaving many wounds all over the poor raptor.

Riptor roared and did her signature finishing ultra combo, slashing away at every soldier she came at, whipping her tail around, and firing her fire breath attack. Many of the soldiers caught in the crossfire screamed as they died in agony.

One soldier came into the scene and locked onto Riptor, with a rocket launcher.

"Say goodbye, abomination!" He fired the rocket and locked onto Riptor.

BOOOM!

The explosion expanded through the room, leaving only dust, and burnt marks around the area. When the smoke cleared, Riptor was nowhere to be seen.

"Sir, Project Stalker is dead. I repeat, Project Stalker is dead." A soldier over a radio said.

"Good. Return to your positions." The boss said.

The soldiers sighed and returned to their posts.

Darkness...it was Riptor can see. Everything around her...was nothing but darkness. Everything she hoped for...a future for her...just to be alone from the troubles of her world. All she wanted...was happiness...peace...and a family.

Before she could react, a flash of light engulfed her, and everything around her went white.

(Equestria)

In the lands of a peaceful world known as Equestria, three little filled, named Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo, were in their treehouse, thinking if an idea to get their cutie marks.

"Wut shud we crusade on now?" Apple bloom asked.

"Hmm...I know! How about making sculptures?" Sweetie Belle suggested.

Scttos yawned. "We did that last week."

"Umm...Firefighters?" AB suggested.

"We got grounded by our sisters for that." Sweetie said.

"Air surfing?" Scoots asked.

"Ah doubt Rainbow or any pony wood help us with that." AB answered.

Well, what should we do?" Scoots asked again.

The three thought for a long time, until,

"I know, what if we try taming a timber wolf pup?" Scootaloo asked.

"A...Timberwolf Pup?" Apple bloom asked in both interested and fear.

"Didn't the girls say not to go into the forest ever again, not if somepony is with us?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"It will only be at the edge of the forest, nothing to major." Scotties replied.

"Well...if that's the case," AB said smiling.

"Let's do it!" The three high-hooved.

"CUTIE MARK CRUSADER TIMBERWOLF TAMERS YAY!" They all ran out of their tree house and ran to the edge of the forest.

Riptor felt everything around her calm...to calm. He slowly opened her yellow eyes and rose her head. Her eyes widened a little, seeing to where she was. It was forest. It was peaceful, and so green.

Riptor was so relieved. The only thing she last remembered was a rocket exploding, darkness, and then nothing else. How she got here, it didn't matter. All that she ever thought about right now...is that she's finally free from Ultratech. No longer under their command, no longer having to fight anymore opponents. She was now free to live the way she wanted.

The combat raptor slowly rose from the ground and stretched. She still didn't make a full recovery from the battle. Small bullet holes were around her chest, her legs and the side of her neck, but thanks to one of the gifts Ultratech gave her, she was able to recover from her injuries quickly, but she knew she had to take it slow.

A low grumble was heard in her stomach. She was hungry. She needed food, and now. Using her hunting instincts, she picked up the scent of an animal not to far from her location. He started walking forward.

It was time to hunt.

Following the scent, she caught sight of an unknown creature drinking from a river. It was large and was like a lion, but it had bat wings, and a scorpion tail.

Riptor has never seen a creature like this before, but she knew, it doesn't know how to fight well like her. Her fighting instincts went into overdrive and she lunged into battle. Like she normally does before she fights, Riptor charged in and skid to a halt with her claws. She jumped back and snapped her jaws forward at her opponent.

The lion creature turned around and faced its opponent. It roared loudly, and took Riptors challenge.

READY...

FIGHT!!

The CMC made their way around the perimeter of the forest, hoping to find a timber wolf to tame, but no luck.

"Let's head deeper." Scootaloo said, but only to be stopped by Sweetie Belle.

"No way. You said only the perimeter of the forest."

"We're only going a few feet in. Nothing to bad." Scoots retorted.

Before their argument could go any further, a loud roar was heard a few yards from their position.

"What was that?" AB asked.

"Don't know. Let's have a look." Scoots dashed off into he forest the source of the location.

"Wait up!" Ab followed after her.

"We're dead if our sisters find out about this." Sweetie grumbled under her breath but followed.

They made it through the thick forest, until the roars were louder. When they popped their heads through the bushes, their eyes widened and mouths hanged open. A Manticore was fighting against a Dragon, but it was no dragon they ever saw before.

The dragon was around a few feet tall, almost as tall as Celestia herself. It had orange scales, and a yellow underbelly. Around its body was pieces of metal. It wore metal gauntlets around his wrists, and metal that goes all the way down its body to the tail. Trails of blue lines flashed out,  and the pieces of armor on the back and tail moved and lightened. It's weapons of its claws were different than any other they ever seen. Instead of regular claws of white, they were crystal cyan. What caught their attention were the massive killer claws on its middle toes.

The little fillies knew, this is no ordinary dragon.

Riptor jumped around and about, dodging the creatures attacks. The massive beats roared in anger and swiped the stalker with its massive paw. Riptor dodged the attack and sliced the paw open, causing blood to spill.

The creature roared in pain and stumbled back. Riptor knew the creature was now starting to give out, and decided to finish this fight.

She screeched and lunged forward. Quicker that the creature than could react, Riptor slashed and bit down the creature with everything she had. When her tail would stretch out, small saw like blades struck out and inflict massive damage. She also used hier fire breath to add additional damage.

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Riptor slashed her opponent with quick attacks with her claws, sinking them deep within the beast.

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Riptor jumped and did an air somersault and slashed the beast. With massive power she blasted the beast in the air and with one final attack, she blasted her fire breath and ended the beast.

57 hit

ULTRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Before the creature could even move, Riptor pounced on the beast and bit down deep in its throat. Blood spilled and the beast died immediately. Raptor rose her head and snapped her jaws and threw her head up, roaring while fire spewed from her throat.

SUPREME VICTORY!

Riptor has defeated her opponent, and now, she can finally eat. She immediately dug in, savoring her first meal, on her own.

The CMC stood there in awe, shock and horror. The dragon, no bigger than Celestia, has defeated a fully grown Manticore, in a mere few seconds. The way it fights, the brutal force of its attacks, its moves, it was unlike anything they ever witnessed in their lives. they knew for certain this dragon was a powerful creature.

"Girls...I think we might wanna leave." Sweetie Belle said quietly.

"Ah'm with Sweetie on this one. Ah think our cutie marks can wait fear tomorrow." Ab said.

Scootaloo didn't want to admit it, but she also agreed to the plan. They all slowly backed up and were about to make a quiet brake for home-

SNAP

Scoots accidentally stepped on a twig, making a loud snapping sound.

SNAP

Riptor shot her head up by the sudden sound of a twig snapping. She knew for certain, she was not alone. She sniffed the air, sensing her new opponents. They weren't humans, or Ultratech, it was something different. The stalker wasn't gonna take any chances though. Whatever it was out there, was probably working for Ultratech, and was planning to bring her back. However, she won't go down, without a fight.  She screeched and charged at the bushes. When she jumped and cornered her opponents, she immediately stopped.

Cowering below her, were three small horses. One being white with a horn, another yellow with a pink bow in her red mane, and other one orange with wings. They whimpered under him, in hope Riptor doesn't kill them. She stood there, curious about these creatures. She knew they were too young, and to weak to ever put up a fight with her, and she knew they young ones were not working for Ultratech.

Their fate will now lie in her next move.

The girls shook like leaves as the dragon looked down under them with its piercing yellow eyes, staring into their souls. they wished now they never came to the forest. There was nothing they can do now. There fate has now been sealed.

Suddenly, a low growl was heard around them. Emerging from the shadows...was a pack of Timberwolves.

The dragon faced its opponents again and it roared, spilling fire. The wolves howled, taking its challenge. The girls slowly backed up and cornered near a dead tree trunk. It was fight to the death. They were on the food chain. Whoever wins this death battle, the girls...would lose.