The Wolf and the Rainbow

Chapter Fourteen

Moon Howl and Rainbow Dash walked the Ponyville streets, laughing a bit. “Oh man, I really wish I was there, just to see Lightning Dust’s face!” The mare laughed, after the Charger had filled her in on what had occurred at the Pegasi Exclusive Building.

Moon Howl gave a nod, laughing at her reaction. “You would have enjoyed it. This ‘Lightning Dust’ cracked the moment I looked at her.” He noted.

“Though, you really didn’t have to do all that, I could have thought of another way of handling it.” Rainbow Dash blushed a bit, smiling.

“I told you, Dashie, there was no way in Helheim I was going to let them insult you like that.” Moon Howl replied, smiling at her.

Though, he stopped when Rainbow Dash did. “You’re lucky Princess Celestia covered for you.” The mare said, before she raised a brow. “Which reminds me… How come you didn’t tell us you’re related to a god?”

Moon How froze, instantly, the very moment she asked, he actually had to think on this one. “Well… None of you asked. Though, I’m sure your friend, Princess Twilight, will ask that question, too.” He answered, noticing they were rather close to the local castle.

Rainbow Dash continued to stare at him, for a moment, before she gave a shrug. “Eh, you’re probably right. Twilight may have already thought up a million questions by now.” The two knocked on the doors.

Behind it, Moon Howl could hear the quick hoof steps of some excited pony. Before long, the doors lit up with a lavender aura. Before either pony knew it, the doors flung open, and revealed the lavender alicorn mare behind it. “Hello! I cannot tell you how excited I am to see the two of you!”

Both pegasi recoiled at the excited tone of the princess, and the large smile on her face. “We can tell!” The two said, together.

“Oh, uh, sorry…” Twilight said, calming herself down. “It’s just, after what Princess Celestia said about you, I couldn’t wait to ask all these questions, plus those that came up after the Press Conference.”

“I understand, princess. But I am sure you understood why I was unable to see you, until now.” Moon Howl said, as the two pegasi followed Twilight inside.

“I understand completely. What the Pegasi Exclusive did was wrong.” Twilight said, before she looked back at the two. “However, Princess Celestia said she wished to speak with the two of you, before things go any further.”

The fact she said that, made the two gulp, looking at one another then back at the princess. “A-Any idea what exactly she wants to talk about?” Rainbow Dash asked, feeling a bit nervous about the new information.

“Princess Celestia didn’t say. She mostly wanted to speak with Moon Howl, but also with you some.” Twilight replied, as the three entered the castle study. “Have a seat, everypony, and we’ll get started.”

As they all sat down, Moon Howl glanced around for a moment and realized something. “Before we do, mind if I ask something?” He said, the princess nodding to him. “Where is Spike? With him being your number one assistant, I thought he’d be here for this.”

Twilight suddenly narrowed her eyes on to him, making the stallion feel like she was scowling instead of staring. “Grounded, after drinking too much hard cider at a little Hoofball Night recently.” Moon Howl rubbed the back of his head, while Rainbow Dash tried stifling her laugh. “Now then, first question.” Twilight levitated a pen and notepad up. “What is the land like in the Fenris Kingdom?”

“Harsh and frozen. A land where only the strong can survive. Which is how it births powerful warriors.” Moon Howl answered, Twilight writing it down.

“Next question, who is this ancient alicorn stallion, which Princess Celestia spoke of?” She asked.

“It could be one of two, or she could possibly have referred to them both.” Moon Howl started, Twilight already copying him. “The father of all Vlka Fenryka, is known as ‘Wolf King’. He was a powerful warrior, said to have been raised by Fenrissian Wolves of our lands… She could have also meant his father, who I will not name, for diplomacy reasons, and to save the confusion. But I will say this, those of my home called him ‘All-Father’.”

Twilight nodded, as she recorded his answer. “That brings me to my next question. These Fenrissian Wolves, what are they? When I scanned those teeth, I found that they do not match any creature recorded in any of our books. Not to mention, it seemed like their genetics were enhanced beyond that of our magic and technology. Can you explain this for me?”

“Oh, this’ll be good…” Moon Howl thought, trying to think of something to say.

-Everfree Forest, just outside of Ponyville-

Chaos Star used the brush to conceal himself, eyeing the friendly little pony town. Behind him, the warp abomination, formally known as Tirek, stood. He was far enough for the trees to conceal him, but would be spotted if anypony got close. A sly grin appeared on to his face. “Tirek, it is time I make good on my deal with you.”

The abomination looked down at him, tilting his twisted head. “What will you have me… Do, master?” He asked, his voice becoming more strained.

“Go into that village, and cause as much havoc you can.” Chaos Star looked up at the creature serving him, for right now. “Buy me what time you can, and see to it they do not approach that castle.”

The abomination nodded. “Yes, master.” It took a step forward, each one shaking the very trees around them. “I go…” With that, Chaos Star vanished from sight, using a spell to teleport him away.

Unknown to the two, five sets of green, glowing, eyes were watching them… Listening to what they had said. The five looked at one another, nodding, before vanishing within the forest’s shadows.

-Friendship Castle-

“And that was my last question.” Twilight said, using her magic to organize the large stack of papers. In front of her, was a dizzy Moon Howl and a sleeping Rainbow Dash. “Sorry for so many questions… Though, there is so much that we didn’t know and could learn from your people, in Fenris.”

Moon Howl snapped out of his daze, and nodded. “Anytime, Princess… Glad to be of some help.” He said, giving somewhat of a smile.

Twilight nodded, returning the smile. “I must say, though… These Wolf and Rune Priests seem intriguing to me. Especially this ‘Storm Wolf’… Would not mind learning from one so wise.” The princess eyed through her notes, eyeing specific names. “Or Fel Hoofed… You said he is the oldest of all the Vlka Fenryka?” She asked.

Moon Howl gave a nod, draping one of his large wings over Rainbow Dash. “That is correct. Even the Great Wolves, old and new, listen to his council. After all, he was the first Great Wolf, since our King left on his journey.” Twilight went wide eyed, he had told her that the Great Wolf title was the pony who lead all the Vlka Fenryka, in Wolf King’s place… So, for one to listen to another’s council, is a huge deal.

“He must be-!?” She was cut off guard by the sound of an explosion, loud enough to wake Rainbow Dash up from her sleep.

“Whoa! What’s going on!?” Rainbow Dash shot up, looking around the study.

Moon Howl snarled, his battle instincts kicking in. “We’re under attack!” The three rushed towards the castle entrance. “While I get their attention, I need the two of you to get everypony out of here.” Twilight opened the door, the two nodding, as another explosion went off on the other side of Ponyville.

The three quickly flew off, Moon Howl drawing his sword. This caught Rainbow Dash’s attention, remembering what happened when she drew the sword that one night. “How is he able to do that… Without it weakening him?” She thought, before another explosion went off. “No time to wonder, more important things!”

-Otherside of Ponyville-

Scootaloo was terrified, whatever this thing was, it came out of nowhere! Without warning, the monster had attacked Ponyville… Using powerful beams of magic, and it showed no mercy for any pony. While it mostly targeted buildings, the monster was still hurting any pony caught near the explosion.

“What in Equestria is that thing?” She squeaked, accidently catching the creature’s attention. “Oh no!” Scootaloo screamed, trying to run away, as it reached for her. The filly couldn’t help but watch, as the clawed hand reached towards her.

When its hand was almost on her, Scootaloo thought it was all over… Until a large silhouette dive bombed towards her!

In a split second, just before the creature could grab her, Moon Howl rammed his blade right into the creature’s hand, and ripped it straight out. Now, the Charger stood between the creature and Scootaloo, blade at the ready. The monster bellowed out a roar of agony, from every single mouth on his body, and grabbed hold of the injured hand. Just by the mere sight, the Charger knew what it was, and let out a feral snarl, unlike he had done any time before.

Scootaloo had never heard Moon Howl let out a snarl like this one, before… It was filled with both anger and hate, like the Charger wanted to obliterate the monster before them. Despite his armor, the filly could see how tensed his body was. “W-What is that thing… To c-cause a reaction like this?” She thought.

It didn’t take long, before both Rainbow Dash and Twilight showed up, the daredevil standing over Scootaloo, in a protective manner. “W-What is that thing!?” Rainbow Dash asked, eyeing the monster’s twisted body.

“I-I think its Tirek…” Twilight said, placing a hoof over her muzzle.

“If it was, then not any longer.” Moon Howl growled, still holding his stance. “He’s gone now.”

“Y-You know what that thing is?” Twilight asked, looking at the Charger.

“Unforunately, yes.” When the monster suddenly locked on to Moon Howl, every eye glaring at him, the stallion took a more aggressive stance. “It’s a damned Warpspawn!” With that, the daemon actually lunged towards him, roaring out in anger!