Ch 5: Into the Storm and out

In the forest of the Everfree all seems calm, the birds were chirping, the timberwolves were snoring and the sound of an arrow being launched into a poor innocent rabbit echoed through the forest. The arrow, while embedded into the rabbit's chest and stabbing its lungs, did leave a bit of a mess due to it being a little blunt.

Jumping down from a tree was a tall robotic stallion with a bow over his shoulders. He smirked at his messy work before picking it up by the arrow, taking the little corpse along with it.

“Sorry little guy but today you're my lunch.” The voice of the stallion muffled by the helmet he wore. Sentinel, as he now calls himself, had been in Equestria for a week and a half and spent those days finding out what his diet was, it was rather lucky that even changing species he stayed omnivore.

Though his week was mostly spent in the forest, he had actually paid close attention to the town nearby. He acted like a Guardian of the Forest, making sure that no one goes into the forest without actual survival skill or knowledge of the forest.

The mare, Twilight Sparkle, had proved to be a bit of a nuisance. She travels into the forest in search of him as well as getting into trouble by doing so.

Ranging from Manticore attack, Wooden wolves and even a weird chicken snake that had almost turned her into stone. Each time, Sentinel came and rescued her before leaving her again.

But there was one occasion in which Sentinel had found her in the forest, tired and weak. Sentinel always believed the safety of civilians lives matter more than his own and had taken her to another resident of the forest, Zecora.

During his stay in the forest, he and Zecora had managed to bump into one another and almost fought if weren't for Sentinel revealing himself. Since then both parties were acquainted with each other and treated one another like good neighbors.

When Twilight had awoken inside Zecora’s hut and asked how she got there, Zecora kept it a secret and answered with a lie. The same day Sentinel had noticed a large dome around the town outside of the Forest but ignored it before heading back.

Today was more like any other day of the week but the sun was blocked out by clouds, rain had started pouring down from the sky as soon as he entered his makeshift home.

The left wall of the cave had small holes in them, big enough to place his Hammer and C4’s. His weapons were neatly placed against the wall and on the right side of the cave were marks on the wall.

Each mark signified the days Sentinel has been trapped in this world. Thoughts of home where quickly leaving him and it worried him, he just wants to see his sister again. If for nothing else, than to make sure she's safe.

On the floor was the top half of the Nanosuit along with the helmet. Sentinel had taken it off with the intentions of resting after having lunch and speaking of lunch, the rabbit he caught was slowly being spun around above the fire by Sentinel.

A sigh escaped his lips, the meat was done cooking and it was ready to eat. Using the stick to hold the meat, he started eating like if it was a kebab. The meal only lasted ten minutes before it was all gone.

Sentinel walked out of the cave before sitting down on a large rock while the rain poured onto him. He didn't care if this would get him sick, he didn't care anymore.

His dark brown mane and coat soaked by the rain. He stared off into the distance as lightning sparked the skies, creating an electrical light show for all to see.

Ponyville, a town full of friendship and home to Princess Celestia’s personal student, Twilight Sparkle and her friends. Though a large invasion had occurred a week ago, the residents of the town hadn't panicked and even readied themselves for the worst but when news of the invading army surrendering reached them, life had returned to normal for most of the residents.

Twilight wasn't one of them. A week went by with dreams about the stallion. Everything about him had intrigued the librarian to the point of actually setting out to find him.

Having already attempted three times to find him, she had given up. Then Trixie showed up, demanding Twilight for a duel of magic.

She had lost and was forced to leave Ponyville. Twilight had ran into the forest while Trixie had been firing spells at her as she ran. She had ran into a tree, knocking her out cold and leaving a rather large bruise above her eye.

Today had been interesting to say the least. Nothing extraordinary, weird or dangerous has happened and it was an oddity in this town. Twilight flinched from hearing the loud thunder clap of the storm.

Looking out of the window, she saw the rain had poured down her window. She looked back down at her note book and saw the sketch she had been working on.

It was a sketch of Sentinel. As embarrassing as it might be to draw a stallion she barely even knows but she had a strange attraction to the stallion. Everything about him makes Twilight wonder what had the stallion been through.

And the suit. Knowing next to nothing, Twilight had wanted to know what it is made of and its prime directive. As far as computers for Equestria’s go, that suit can put it all to shame and more.

Another clap of thunder booked through the skies as lightning sparked the clouds. Twilight grumbled a few intangible mumbles as she stood up and closed her notebook before she stood up from her chair.

She looked over to her bookshelves filled with Astronomy books and her own personal notes. She walked over towards the shelf with her notebook in hand before placing it atop the shelf.

She knew Spike wouldn't dare read her personal journals or even her sketchbook but it never hurt to be sure. She then let out a loud yawn, feeling the after effects of the feast she had with her friends.

It was Pinkie’s 23rd birthday and she, along with the rest of her friends, had made reservations in the new five star restaurant in town. Of course the fun hadn't lasted long due to the coming storm but they've all had fun and even promised Pinkie another party in a few days to properly celebrate.

Shaking her head she walked out of her room, leaving the door open behind her and walked down the stairs. Arriving at the main room of the library, the library itself, Twilight saw Spike sitting cross legged on the floor with a Chessboard in front of him. His opponent was Owlicious - and by the looks of it, Owlicious was winning.

Twilight smiled lightly before making her way to the kitchen for a glass of water. As she made her way through the small hallway, her thoughts were back on Sentinel.

Arriving at the kitchen, she picked up a small glass cup before walking towards the sink. Turning it on, she poured water into the cup before turning the water off.

Taking a sip and sighing, she walked back out the the main room. She then walked past Spike and Owlicious once more before heading back upstairs to her room.

The skies were darkened by the dark clouds, lightning sparked the skies followed by thunderclaps. Celestia and Luna hadn't expected a storm of this magnitude.

Though one might hide at the sight of lightning, Celestia had found that watching the lightning spark and dance in the sky was quite the pass time on a rainy day like this.

Day court had been closed due to the storm and quite frankly, Celestia thought of this as a small blessing. She always hated attending the day court by the fact that most of the ponies who come for aid are selfish nobles asking for more wealth and such. The only times she enjoys the Day court are the times she sees a pony with an actual request.

Ever since the wedding more and more ponies came in asking for funding to help them repair their shops or homes. Blueblood had went ahead and helped Celestia with requests before setting out to help with the repairs.

Celestia stood on her balcony as the rain continued to pour down, soaking her dress, coat and mane but none of that mattered because she didn't have any meetings scheduled for today and had the rest of the day to herself.

She looked up at the clouds just a peculiar colored lightning bolt sparked out of the clouds. Narrowing her eyes, she paid close attention to the clouds before another strike of lightning sparked the skies, revealing the silhouette of a large Dragon.

Alarmed, Celestia then noticed another bolt of lightning spark out of the clouds, this time, striking a random building in Canterlot.

Running back inside her room, she quickly summoned a scroll and quill before writing an urgent letter to her faithful student.

Signing her name, she rolled up the scroll before sending it away in a green aura. Running back out to the balcony, she saw that the previously struck building was now lit a blaze.

Spreading her wings, she took off with a powerful flap and headed towards the beast.

‘Wet again, at least this time it isn't sewer water.’ Sentinel thought as he was now drenched in the rain. He had gotten tired of being outside and entered the cave again, noticing that the fire was burning out the wood.

He had been sitting down on the floor again near the fire as the storm raged outside. He took hold of the hand belonging to the Nanosuit before dragging the other half of the suit towards him. The suit opened up, ready for him to put it on and he did but left the helmet on the floor. As the last of the suit closed up, a loud thunderclap was heard through the cave.

Sentinel had stood up and walked towards the cave opening again, this didn't sound like normal thunder. Walking out, the only thing he could see were the clouds along with the occasional lightning.

Sentinel felt the suit do its magic as he noticed his vision slowly perfecting. With his perfect sight and another lightning strike, Sentinel caught a glimpse of a large silhouette as it came down.

Whatever it was, it landed somewhere in the forest and caused quite the tremor. After Sentinel felt the ground stop trembling, he quickly went to get his SCARAB and J.A.W before heading out of the cave.

If this was as interesting as Sentinel thought, then he’d be in for a wild ride.

Running and jumping through the forest as it continued to rain, Sentinel was getting closer with each leap and step. When he jumped off the last tree before a clearing in the forest, Sentinel saw a beast of legend. A Dragon.

Gun primed and ready he walked closer to the downed Dragon as mumbles and silent pleas were heard. As he reached the head of the dragon, he saw the face of great pain.

“Make it stop, silence the voices in me. Evil, pure evil bent on our demise.” The Dragon said, surprising the armed marine. Sentinel looked down, seeing its head laying on the ground.

“Explain.” Sentinel simple said. The Dragon complied, wanting to be free of the voices.

“Creatures of old. Technology more advanced than any of other country. Gelatinous beings will soon awaken and the world will burn to wipe all life.” The Dragon said as he winced his eyes shut. Sentinel was shocked, hearing a familiar description of the Ceph.

“It will begin with a plague, then the tremors and afterwards...death.” the Dragon said as it wheezed. Sentinel placed a hand on the dragon's forehead.

Alien pathogen found
Containing...Containment Complete
Assimilating Pathogen...Complete
Alien Pathogen eradicated

He let out a sigh as the dragon's breathing was slowly going into a steady rhythm. The beast closed its eyes, wanting to rest as it already knew that this pony had helped it.

Sentinel stood up as he heard the sounds of wing flaps above him. Looking up, he saw the familiar figure of Celestia as she landed on the grass.

“I didn't expect to see you out here.” Celestia was the first to break the silence. Sentinel sighed and shook his head.

“I prefer to be at my peak and what way to do that then being out here.” He replied, turning around to face the princess. Celestia walked up to him and looked down at the resting Dragon.

“He caused property damage, you know.” Celestia said. Sentinel snorted at this.

“It wasn't itself up there.” Sentinel said to the princess beside him.

“Calling him an it is rather rude.” Celestia said with little annoyance. Sentinel shrugged in response before turning towards the direction of his camp.

“You know, me and my sister would like to get to know you a little better, maybe even give you an actual home.” Celestia said to the Marine. Sentinel stopped in his tracks.

“How will I know you won't just throw me behind bars again?” Sentinel asked the princess behind him. Celestia sighed. She knew that would come up eventually.

“We didn't know if you were an enemy or ally. We wanted to be sure you weren't a threat worse than Chrysalis.” The Princess said. Sentinel turned around, facing the princess again with the SCARAB in hand to not swing while he turned around.

“And what do I get if I agree?” Sentinel asked, crossing his arms. Celestia thought on this question.

“Anything, as long as it is in my power that is.” Celestia answered, unbeknownst to her, she made Sentinel smirk under his helmet at the answer.

“Alright.” He answered her offer. Sentinel then turned back around, confusing Celestia.

“Tomorrow here at noon, sharp. Bring your sister and Twilight Sparkle, I plan to only do this once.” With that, Sentinel vanished into the forest, leaving Celestia along with the slumbering Dragon. Spreading her wings, she looked at the dragon before flying back to Canterlot in incredible speed.

Leaving the slumbering Dragon in the clearing of the forest while it rained, she hoped that the dragon can take care of itself.

Author's Note

I'll tell you hwhat, this took me ages to do but here ya go. Comment and like if you enjoyed.

...Okay there's nothing else here, leave and live life.