It's already been a whole month since Octavia has joined Vinyl and I in becoming an official herd. It's been pretty crazy the past couple weeks having to now deal with two clingy mares. To make up for not getting to earlier, Octavia and I have been on multiple dates to make her happy. Vinyl was supportive of doing it until we hit three dates that didn't include her, that's when she started to get a bit possessive of me. She and Octavia actually had a fight about before I had to step in and play peacemaker, ironic I know.

Recently Vinyl hasn't been feeling well so Tavi and I told her to see a doctor, and to make sure she went Octavia made sure to go with her. Vinyl doesn't really like needles apparently, the more you know huh.

"Pay attention." A monotone voice called out just before a kick came to take my head off.

I caught the kick while moving with it before twisting the limb causing my opponent to have to jump to not have me break her leg, which lead to another kick to come flying towards my head. I let go and dodged back just as I felt the residual breeze from the kick hit my face.

Speaking of my opponent, Mizuki and I have been meeting up in the old warehouse to train and for her to teach me how to use my powers. Bael still hasn't spoken to me but Korvin say he is still dormant from our fight anyway so I shouldn't be surprised. I've actually gotten quite proficient with my powers, from empowering my own physical traits, to creating objects out of my lightning. I can make whips, blades, staves, and even a bow that I can focus lightning into stronger bolts to fire off as arrows.

I've also been working around with my knowledge of runes and ended up making a golem to protect the warehouse from unwanted visitors. It's become my impromptu training grounds/temporary getaway, for the moment anyway. The golem I made resembles an organoid from one of my childhood shows Zoids, I named him Fir meaning dark in the old language of the Umbrans and Solest.

Mizuki has decided to make her home here for the meanwhile, apparently she was living in an orphanage as a cover while she had been following me. Apparently we're not the only the only vessels in Canterlot but the others prefer to keep to themselves, for the moment anyway. So in the event that one of us would be attacked I talked her into training with me so we can better defend ourselves if it becomes necessary.

The only problem I've been regularly encountering, is trouble in keeping my powers under wraps while at work. There have been plenty of pervy stallions and even a few mares that have made my blood boil at seeing the shit they try to get away with before I have to step in. One mare that I had to deal with tried to even attack me because she was a terran and thought she wouldn't have any trouble dealing with me. That time I actually did use a small amount of my power to strengthen my arm that I used to stop her flail of a punch dead in the air, her slack-jaw reaction was the best as I locked up her arm behind her back and escorted her out of the Spinning Disc.

Then there was this tim...UFF!

I flew a few feet through the air as I focused my energy around my back before landing harshly on my back. "Ouch~." I groaned out as Mizuki walked over and stood over me.

"What part of 'Pay Attention' needed explaining?" She spoke with green glowing eyes, obvious sign that Nanal was in control.

In a blink of her eyes they were back to her normal brown before she gave me a hand to get up. I still had a hard time accepting that Mizuki would let her spirits be so unrestrained, but then again dealing with indifference and hope there isn't much fear of not being able to regain control. In any case I could finally speak again after having the wind knocked out of me, violently.

"Sorry, there's been a lot on my mind. Ouch that did quite a number of me, did you infuse your wind control into that kick? Because we had talked about keeping the power usage to a minimum for the beginning of our sparing."

"You looked like you needed a wake up call. You can't go dazing off in the middle of a fight, even if we're only sparing. I'm only going to get more serious in our fights, so don't take them lightly." Mizuki chastised me.

"You're right, like you annoyingly always seem to be. That probably should be enough for today anyways. I'll see you in a couple days, Vinyl might be sick and I'm probably going to end up being the one to take care of her."

"Whatever, your life your business. Unless you start dating a vessel without realizing it then your personal life is of no interest to me." Mizuki dictates before walking away. "Bring me some food next time you're around, I'm running low around here."

I just sigh as I walk towards the exit, patting Fir as I pass by. "It's like owning a secret pet that happens to be a horse." I mutter to myself.

"I heard that." Mizuki calls out to me.

"I don't care if you did." I counter emotionlessly. This kind of exchange was pretty common as I left so at this point I was used to it, and of course I'd end up getting her the food she wanted, but that's a problem for future Andrew not this one.

Something was definitely up as I approached my house. The royal carriage was present outside along with Ryan standing outside talking to a solar and lunar guard. I caught his attention as I came closer and he called out to me.

"Yo Andrew, where you've been? We've been here for half an hour." He teased with a stupid smile.

My uneasiness didn't ease at the presence of my good friend. "And why are you guys here Ryan? I have a feeling it's not the friendly kind of visit, or I would have just been invited to the castle."

Ryan rubbed his head sheepishly, "Ouch, that's a pretty scathing observation. Can't friends ever come visit you for a change?"

"Not when they weren't invited. Come on man, just tell me what's going on."

Ryan sighed, "Dude it's not my place. Just know that Celestia, Luna, and Twilight are waiting in there. Cadence would have been here too if she wasn't stuck in the Crystal Empire."

Now that worried me, "Where are Vinyl and Octavia, are they already home?"

"Sorry man they weren't here when we got here and haven't been home yet. Should we be worried? I could tell the guards to look for them if need be."

"No they should still be at the doctor's, I just wanted to make sure." I answered a bit sadly. I had hoped they'd be around for whatever bad knew I was in for, because God knows there's no way there's the good kind waiting inside.

Ryan looked conflicted as he put his hand on my shoulder, "Don't worry man, you're not in trouble or anything. Just relax a bit, you have friends in there."

I nodded but didn't reply. I walked pass the guards which stood strictly at attention, before entering my house. Upon entering I found the princesses in my living room accompanied by a human that I couldn't get a good look at. When I tried to get a better look Celestia noticed me and turned, further obstructing my view of whomever else was in my home.

"Andrew, good that you're finally here. Ryan no doubt told you we've been waiting." Celestia was laying it on thick with the motherly aura covering her words.

Twilight was next to speak up, before I got to ask anything, "We're sorry for coming here unannounced, but the reasons called for it."

I was finally getting fed up with the roundabouts, "Will somebody just tell me what's going on? And who is that with you?"

"I think I can answer both of those questions for you... Andrew." A woman's voice spoke out.

The princesses stepped aside to reveal the second to last person I ever expected to appear on Equis, let alone in my house.

"Zoe..." I spoke softly in disbelief. "Well this is certainly a surprise. I thought you considered me dead, and yet here you are." I said accusingly.

Zoe looked away in what I would describe as disgust, and yet there were still tears in her eyes. Luna stepped in while Zoe attempted to compose herself, I saw Twilight try to help only to have her hand slapped away.

"Andrew, I know you aren't on the best terms with your cousin right now but please, try to remain civil. This wasn't easy for her to do and what she came here to tell you I can say for certain you won't want to hear. All three of us would not have come here if we thought it wasn't needed." Luna said while gesturing to her sister and Twilight.

So my suspicions were proven true, this wasn't just because Zoe came to Equis. Now I wanted to know what they were really here for, and though I've said it before I'll say it again (to myself) there is nothing good about this situation.

"You know being cryptic isn't helping anything. Just tell me what the hell is going on that's so important that one of the people who hates me most is standing in my living room surrounded by the leaders of Equestria." I spoke while crossing my arms, I'd had just about enough of this.

Zoe's sadness turned to anger with my comment, "I do hate you, you brother thief! My darling Wolfie was taken right before my eyes and you dare to flaunt his image in my face. The only reason I'm on this damned planet is because I felt this was as good as I could get to talking to what I consider the tombstone of my little brother to tell him that Leo's dead!"

...what

"...what?" My brain just couldn't comprehend what she said.

"YOU HEARD WHAT I SAID YOU BASTARD!" Zoe screamed at me, before she broke down into tears. "I'm all alone, everyone in my family is dead. But I still have to live knowing that whatever you are, is desecrating my brother's remains with every step you take." She stared at me with hate, her bloodshot eyes only appearing more red because of it. Then she leapt at me, grabbing me by the collar, "Give him back! Give him back to me y-you monster, he's all that I have l-left!" She yelled at me before collapsing in tears. "I-I just want my brother back, I want my family~."

Celestia and Twilight carefully pulled her off of me and walked her to the couch. Luna walked over to check on me. "Are you alright Andrew?"

Just then I couldn't feel my legs, and so I fell to my knees as tears flooded my vision. "He's gone... My brother's dead." I looked to Luna who looked like she was about to start crying herself. "Tell me what happened."

"She told us that she received a visit from a military general from your home nation. He informed your cousin that your brother had fallen in combat in a mission to stop people from smuggling illegal goods to and from Equis from an unauthorized portal. From what he could tell her it was a unicorn that killed your brother. That's all that is known about how your brother died." Luna did her best to remain composed, though it was hard considering the news she had to tell to someone she considered one of her closest friends.

I couldn't take it anymore, I couldn't stay here, my grief was too great. My desire to let my power run rampant was growing with each passing moment and it was starting to make my chest ache. It was then that I heard voices coming from outside.

"Vinyl, Octavia, I would not recommend going in there. It's not a good time." I heard Ryan call out.

"Nonsense, if it's as bad as you're making it out to be then it's all the more reason for him to have his marefriends with him." Vinyl said, defeating Ryan's argument.

Third person POV

The handle turned and in walked Vinyl and Octavia. The view that greeted them was Andrew on his knees in tears with Luna standing close by doing not much better. On their couch was Celestia and Twilight and a human woman between them, also in tears.

The good news from the doctors would have to wait as they decided that now was not the right time. Vinyl rushed over to their boyfriend and proceeded to cradled his head against her as his tears began anew. Octavia walked over to Luna and had her come a few steps away to ask what happened, the answer wasn't good.

"With my sister and princess Twilight, is Andrew's cousin Zoe." Luna began. "She came here to Equis because of some terrible news. Andrew's brother Leo, died while in service to Andrew's home nation's military. As you can tell Andrew didn't take the news very well, not that I think anyone would. His cousin then processed to yell at him and berate him because of an incident in his past, which after her rant she too broke down in tears." She explained.

"You're talking about how she believes Andrew's not himself anymore correct?" Octavia asked. Luna seemed surprised at her question, which gave her an answer. "Yes Princess, Andrew told us about how his cousin disowned him and left him to his stepmother. So that's her then." Octavia shifted her focus to Zoe, who was still weeping away on their couch.

"I'm sure you're not pleased with her being here, especially with such terrible news. However, I suggest you focus your attention on the person who truly is in need of your attention right now, your coltfriend." Luna suggested.

Octavia understood what Luna meant, but part of her wanted to reprimand the woman on her couch for being so blind. She came here with only terrible news and scathing remarks from what the Princess had told her, and on a day that should have been on of joy for Andrew. However, her feelings of anger would need to be set aside for the moment at least.

"No Andrew don't go, I don't want you to leave!" Vinyl called out.

Andrew had gotten to his feet, his eyes still thoroughly bloodshot, and was making his way to the door. Vinyl was trying to hold him back but he wasn't being deterred. Octavia decided to try and stand in front of the door to which he did pause at.

"Move out of the way Octavia. This is not the time." He commanded rather than spoke.

"This is exactly the time. Andrew we love you and running away from the people that can help you best is not something I can allow you to do." Octavia stood adamantly.

"I won't say it again Tavi, move away from the door."

"No. I was hoping to wait before telling you this after hearing from Luna. But seeing as you won't listen to reason I'll just say it. Vinyl is *CRACHSSS*" A huge clap of thunder struck, drowning out whatever Octavia was about to say.

Andrew didn't care though, he found his opening. He pushed Octavia to the side and left out the door into the rainstorm that had appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Ryan and the guards came in from the ran breathing heavily. Celestia quickly came over to check on Ryan and ask what had happened.

"I don't know I've never seen anything like it, even here on Equis. One moment the skies were completely devoid of clouds, the next clouds just appeared like they had been summoned. Then that deafening thunderclap, my ears are still ringing, and then the clouds proceeded to unleash a torrent of rain. If it continues like this there are likely to be flash floods everywhere."

"N-no not again. I knew I shouldn't have come around that thing again." Zoe called out while shaking in fear.

Vinyl wiped her eyes of tears before walking over and grabbing the woman by the collar, "What the hell are you talking about. If you know something then spit it out!"

Zoe's eyes became unfocused and her shaking stopped abruptly. "It was the night of the attack. I had just watched my little brother mutilate three thugs before my very eyes, but that wasn't what had terrified me. I remember a crack of thunder just like the one a minute ago, and when I looked back at my brother, he wasn't there anymore. His body stood stiff like it was made of stone, until it turned to look at me. It's eyes were inhuman, a silver color that glowed in the dark. Then the rain came down, just like now, but it didn't seem to touch his body. When another flash of lightning illuminated the alley I saw an aura covering him, a wolf, just like the ones he always loved. His body was covered in this dark cloud, no not covered, I could see it coming from his skin, it was part of him. It spoke in a dark, chilling voice and said one simple word, 'sleep'. After that I blacked out and then I woke up I was in a hospital."

When Zoe finished her eyes closed and she passed out with Vinyl still holding her. She was laid out on the couch as the others convened to talk about her story.

Celestia spoke up after she surveyed the room, "I believe that it is agreed that something unusual is happening here, but Andrew is currently out in that storm and no doubt if it continues then the city will be severely damaged. I know the weather team is no doubt trying to disperse it as we speak, and while I do have faith in them I worry they may still not be swift enough." She then looked to Luna and Twilight who nodded in a silent agreement. "We alicorns will do what we can to divert any major water flows that have appeared so we can lessen their damaging effects. Guards will be on any search and rescue that's necessary, I've already sent a telepathic message for them to keep an eye out for Andrew. Let's not delay any further, Luna, Twilight follow me."

With that the alicorns and guards plus Ryan left to confront the storm. Vinyl and Octavia looked at each other before looking down at the sleeping woman on their couch, before Vinyl finally spoke up.

"Well this definitely wasn't what I expect to come home to."

Octavia did here best impression of her cousin Big Mac, "Eeyup."

Andrew POV

After I felt I wasn't being pursued I charged my legs with energy and flashed through the streets in a flash of light. My trail of lightning no doubt frightened many of those unlucky enough to be on the streets I took to my destination.

Once I was inside my warehouse I slammed the door behind me and unleashed the strongest barrier I could that wouldn't be detected. After I felt complete I released all that I hate, rage, and pain I had been holding in.

"AGGGGGGHHHH!!!" My roar was probably heard over all of canterlot, even with my barrier in place. Though it likely scared children and adults alike they would just likely pass it off on the storm.

I felt my energy condense into my palms and I felt the runes underneath the back of my hands burn as they called for my weapons. Like loyal pets they flew from their spot on the other side of the warehouse to my hands in a flash. My hands tightened around the grips made just for me before I charged the blades with energy. With no more preparation needed I unleashed every shred of hate I made flow through my blades, my vision blurred and turned a dark blue as I lashed out at anything that made a sound.

*Several minutes later*

I couldn't unleash anything more if I wanted, I had exhausted all mana that I could call upon. I heard what sounded like glass shattering but even though my eyes were definitely open all I could see was a haze of white.

"I take it you didn't bring any food." I heard Mizuki say to me, she was close but my vision was not improving.

"Mizuki, I-I can't see. Where are you?" I called out, my voice trembling from exhaustion.

"Hmm, not really that surprised there. You overused your magic, it's taken out a price because of your misuse. Don't worry it's not permanent, but it will likely last a couple of hours." I heard her voice say, she was stand in front of me by her voice.

She came over and wrapped my arm around her shoulder and lead me over to the spare mattress that she had acquired for while she stayed in the warehouse. After she had me laid down and drinking a glass of water she finally asked me what I was waiting for her to.

"You knew this was coming. What the hell made you go berserk to the point you'd unconsciously release a mega storm."

"Well it was because... Wait a second, the storm is my fault?" I was truly surprised.

"Duh. It happens to vessels when they have extreme bursts of negative emotion. Their Umbrane half can't contain the influx of extra emotion so they are forced to expel it from the body in a burst of magic, it isn't detectable by any means possible but it will effect your surroundings in some way, weather is simply the most common." Mizuki explains.

"I guess loosing your brother qualifies as cause for extreme negative emotions." I reply solemnly.

I felt Mizuki's hand on my shoulder. "I can't say I can relate as I am an only child, but I can tell you that you are not alone. I've seen those that have surrounded you with their presence, you have people to fall back to so that your grief can be quelled."

"I hope I didn't scare you with my outburst." I said, feeling a bit ashamed.

"Ah well, speaking of that. I kinda had to contain your rage with a barrier of my own, and it kinda needed to be full strength."

I deadpanned at her. "You mean it could be detected?"

"I didn't really have much choice, even doing that wasn't enough. You ended up breaking both my full strength barrier and your own with your tantrum. A guard will come to investigate, it's only a matter of time. The only good thing about this is now that you've exhausted your magic the storm doesn't have anything fueling it, and it can finally dissipate. Not that it probably hasn't already done terrible things to the city, but not really anything we can do about that."

"I'm going to feel awful about all this later, but right now I can focus my mind enough to care."

Mizuki made a short cough to get my attention, "I'm afraid there's one other problem we have, besides waiting for a guard to show up. You're covered in your aura armor, and that you can't make disappear."

"My what? What are you talking about?" I demanded.

"Hhh, it'd be easier to just show you."

"Well you can't really do that right n-uhhh."

Mizuki touched my forehead and with a small flow of magic I could see again, but they weren't my eyes. I could see myself laying on the mattress my eyes glazed over with said finger on my forehead, except with only one difference...

I was completely covered in what looked like a werewolf made of shadows.

"What the hell is all this." I saw my mouth move as I felt myself speak, it was weird.

"Your aura armor. It's a sort of final defense, kinda at least. It can be willed into view if you wish it, but it also appears when a vessel's body is in a weakened state to protect you until your strength returns."

Uhh, can you keep the noise down.

"Bael! You're finally awake."

Yeah, yeah, Korvin catch me up to speed... Ok done. Damn you're just a handful aren't you. That guard will be a problem, and no doubt your cousin likely remembered what happened those few years ago and told those princesses. Lucky for you I think we can play off your aura armor to our advantage.

"Ok, and how do you suppose we do that?" I ask skeptically.

Simple. There is no doubt that they are going to try and investigate you for traces of magic, even if the princesses don't believe human magic to be possible. This, as you already know, would be bad for both you and me. So we're going to trick them, and here's how, oh and Nylus we're going to need your help too.

"I really hope this works." Mizuki says before her eyes go blue. "That makes two of us." Nylus replies.

Luna POV

The storm was finally broken apart and from what I could tell, no major damage was inflicted. Sister and Twilight communicated similar reports from their locations in the city. I was about to start looking for Andrew when I felt a surge of magic come from not far away, the surge felt similar to one that happened earlier during the storm but I believe it was overlooked while citizens were being taken to safety.

I teleported to the disturbance to find myself outside an old warehouse, actually I believe this was the one I loaned to Andrew. Oh please let me be wrong about who's inside, I asked Faust above.

Oh how I hate it when I'm right. In the middle of the room floating in midair was Andrew. He was covered in shadows, they came off him like smoke, just like how his cousin described it. She wasn't lying then, which makes this all the more dangerous considering what supposedly happened to those that threatened it last time. This looks like a classic possession, though if that's true then Earth has more secrets than the humans probably even realize, I'll need to be careful.

"Andrew are you ok?" I call out cautiously.

His head snapped up and I got to see a look at what was really staring me down. It was like a pitch black wolf was enveloping his body, and its eyes were a burning red. Not like the story, but details like that are usually inaccurate anyway.

"Well that answers that question. OK demon, guessing you were the reason for the sudden storm, what are you doing here?" I call out, now addressing the thing before me.

It's voice was just as cold and dark as I could have imagined, "Hello Luna, don't you recognize me? I'm your good friend Andrew... HAHAHA, oh god how I ever managed to keep that up for so long is beyond me. I'm here because Equis' magic gives me far more strength than I even had on Earth. What do you want whore of the night?"

"I want my friend back." I state with confidence.

"How do you know I wasn't him the entire time?" He replies with a monstrous grin.

"Because I've been inside his memories, his dreams, and those are not something you can create out of nothing. You are simply using him, which means you can be removed, and my friend returned."

"Hmm, ok. Have him, if he's been found out he is useless to me anyway. But don't think this is the last time you will see me, little princess."

Then with a howl of wind and burst of energy and light, the darkness vanished, and Andrew was left lying on the ground.

Well... that went much easier than expected. Though I suppose it's not good I let whatever kind of demon that was escape. OH Andrew! Snapped out of my thoughts I rushed over to Andrew and checked him over. I couldn't sense any magic on him, of any kind. Physically he appeared unharmed, which was probably my greatest blessing. Overall it appeared that the demon had done nothing to him, which while odd I wasn't in the mood to investigate. I'd just have to make sure he comes by the castle soon to give him another checkup, just to be on the safe side.

Just as I was finishing my thought Andrew's eyes cracked open and he groaned out in pain.

"Oouuch. What the hell happened?" He looked up at me with his normal blue eyes questioningly. "Luna? What's going on? Where am I?"

"Oh my friend, where do I begin..."

Andrew POV

Amazing, she fell for it. Apparently runes give off such low energy that a sealing rune can't be sensed even by alicorn magic. Of course it was all a show, Bael/Korvin is still where he belongs. The floating was achieved thanks to Mizuki who is in the back corner of the warehouse, currently surrounded by cloaking runes. I'll have to be careful for the next few weeks just to make sure but this should prevent any other unwelcome circumstances from coming my way. Also with Luna's word vouching for me about banishing the demon, Zoe might just forgive me. God only knows what my poor cousin is going through right now, she could use her family right now, and so could I.

Luna aided me in exiting the warehouse. Once we were outside we were greeted by Celestia, Twilight, and a regiment of guards. Luna handled the entire explanation, while Twilight looked me over herself. I was a little worried she'd find the rune, but my fears were not realized and I was giving clean bill of non-possession? I guess?

In any case I was brought back home to where Vinyl and Octavia nearly killed me from their combined hug. Zoe was skeptical of me being 'purged', that is until Luna showed everyone a memory bubble of what she witnessed. After which Zoe looked at me with tears in her eyes.

"Andrew? Is that really you?" She wept.

I pulled her into a hug to which she almost crushed me by herself as she returned the hug. "Yeah, i-it's me, Zoe. I've really missed you." I choked out passed my own tears that had come back.

She proceeded to turn into a blubbering mess of apologies and giving thanks, with a few violent outburst of what she had to endure because of me. Though it was her last sentence that really caught me off guard.

"I can't believe it, not only do I find out that my baby brother has come back to me, but he's also made me an Aunt."

..."Excuse me dear sister... but what are you talking about?" I said in the most disbelieving British accent I could muster.

I look to my mares for answers to which Vinyl is rubbing her belly nervously. "Well we were stuck in here awhile and we needed something to make conversation about, and... TheFactThatImPregnantKindaCameOut." She rushed the last of her sentence out, but I didn't miss one word.

"What...?"

Octavia and Vinyl looked at me with sheepish grins, "Surprise!" They said in tandem.

"You're PREGNANT!!!" I yelled before feeling blood rush to my head and I felt myself pass out for the third time that day.

Author's Note

Whooo boy, that felt like it took longer than it should have. Anyway guys I hope you enjoyed the chapter, there was a lot of exposition and information covered, I hope it didn't feel overly rushed.

And so the day has finally come. The first wiafu is pregnant! Oh what will it be, a boy, girl, twins!? (I already know, but you'll have to wait until next chapter)

There will be quite a bit happening in the next chapter as well so I hope you guys don't mind that. That's really all I got for you guys right now.

Stay awesome everyone, Lyruil out.