Mortal Kombat, Equestria's Champion

Chapter 2

Razar had awoken around what he believed to be five am, since the dawn was approaching, he went to go make some breakfast with the eggs that Zecora had brought him from Ponyville. When Razar had found out about Ponyville, he actually considered going there, but from what Zecora told him from past experience, the ponies weren't exactly welcoming of species they found scary, so he highly doubted that they would welcome a human/Zaterran hybrid, his appearance would frighten anyone.

His train of thought was broken by the dog he found last night Winona, she was already up and look like she needed to go to the bathroom. “Don’t even think about it mutt, you do that shit outside” said Razar as he opened the door and instantly the dog ran out to relieve herself. He then took a long stick and tied four water jugs to it, two on each end.

After Winona was finished she followed Razar to wherever he was going. They had arrived at a large waterfall, Razor removed his ninja clothing and began to shower under the falling water. Once he was finished he began to fill the jugs with water, he then tied the jugs to the stick and began to head back to the direction of his home.

While walking back Razar couldn’t help but wonder who Winona belongs to, maybe he should go to Zecora and ask her if she knows the owner…. nah besides she’s probably still sleeping, it’s still too early anyway, perhaps he could go train some more, Syzoth would not like it if he started slacking off.

Razar had been training for four hours, practicing his accuracy with his bow and his Kunai, training in using his chain scythe. After training for so long he decided to take a break, he picked up one of the water jugs and began to drink. As he was drinking he realized that winter would be here soon, he had noticed the leaves, they were orange, meaning that it was the fall. Once the last leaf fell winter would be upon him, he needed to stock up on food and supplies such as firewood if he was going to make it through the harsh winter

Razar’s thoughts was interrupted when he heard Winona growling, Razar looked in the direction where the dog’s attention was, and whatever it was it showed itself, it was four tall skinny overall disgusting humanoid creatures with gray skin pointed ears, sharp teeth and long tongues, the one in the middle who was wearing tattered robes spoke first.

“Well well well, look at what we just found, fresh meat.” said the clothed, who Razar assumed to be the boss, the other three laughed in response. “I like the scaly one, reptile meat is delicious” said one of the ghouls licking its lips,

Razar hissed threateningly, he read about ghouls from a book about the dangerous creatures of the everfree forest that Zecora had given him, they were disgusting creatures who hunted in packs and would eat their prey alive, sometimes the would dig up graves and eat the corpses. Razor theorized that these ghouls were looking for prey since winter is coming.

“I want the dog boss, I hear that dog meat is also good” said the another ghoul, “You hideous freaks leave now, I’m not in the mood to deal with any of you right now.” the leader just laughed, “Oh we love challenging prey, makes the meat taste even better.” said the demented creature. Soon all four of them charged, Razar was quick to pick up his bow and fire an arrow at one of the ghoul’s head, killing it instantly

As the other three got close they swiped at him with their claws, which Razar easily dodged. The leader ghoul went after Winona, who ran into the forest, Razor was going to give chase, but the other two blocked his path. He continued to dodge the ghoul’s attack, but he forgot about the second one who clawed him from behind.

Razar fell to the ground and hissed in pain, the ghoul grabbed him while he was down and threw him against the wall of his home. Razar ignored the pain and got back up, he charged the two ghouls with his sword drawn, the first ghoul swiped his claws, but Razar jumped over him and sliced it’s head clean off. Seeing another fellow ghoul dead, the remaining one, charged at Razar with blind fury. Razar quickly ducked under the swing of the ghoul, which ended up destroying a big rock in pieces.

Razar was surprised at the level of strength that the ghoul possessed, but he wasn’t frightened at all, the tarkatans back in Outworld were better fighters and these ghouls had no experience in fighting a skilled opponent. Razar slashed at the ghoul’s body with his sword, the ghoul just screeched in pain as it continued to land a hit on Razar.

Razar then slashed the legs causing it to go down, Razor took off his mask revealing his reptilian face and proceeded to spew acid on the ghoul. The ghoul screeched in agony as the acid burned away at it’s skin until all that was left was a bloody skeleton. Razor then quickly took off into the forest to pursue the last ghoul who went after Winona. As Razor was running, he sniffed the air and picked up Winona scent, he immediately headed in the direction, running as quick as he can.

After catching up, Razar saw Winona in the claws of the last ghoul, it was licking its lips and opening his mouth ready to eat her, Razar quickly tackled the ghoul to the ground, causing it to let go of Winona. Razar began to punch the ghoul in the face as much as he could, but the creature managed to push him off of him.

The Ghoul looked at Razar with an annoyed look, “You’re still alive? I thought you be food by now.” said the ghoul, “You’re friends are dead and you'll be joining them in the afterlife” said Razar. The two then charged at each other with the intent to kill, Razar punched the ghoul in the stomach, causing it to double over in pain, while he was down Razar kneed him in the face. Razar went for the kill, but the ghoul was quick to kick Razar in the face, stopping his attack. The ghoul then morphed into a giant bat, Razar read about this, ghouls can take the form of whatever they eat, this ghoul is a lot stronger than the ones he killed.

The bat ghoul flew high into the air and came down for what Razar assumed to an aerial attack, but the bat picked up a log from the ground effortlessly and rammed it straight into Razar. The combined weight of the log and the speed, broke at least four of Razar’s ribs, after taking the force of that attack Razar was struggling to breath, blood was dripping out of his mouth. Razar tried to get up, but he was tackled by the bat creature. Despite his injuries Razar continued to fight back, the bat attempted to grab Razor with its feet, he was quick to slash at the bat ghoul with his sword, if the thing managed to left him off into the air, it would be the end for him, as the ghoul would drop him and he would plummet to his death. Razar threw a couple of shuriken at the monster, the blades hit the target in the chest but the creature did not fall down, the bat ghoul removed the blades and the wounds healed immediately.

Razar cursed, another ability that ghouls possessed, able to heal from any injure, he would have to make sure that the wound was fatal. Razar fired a couple of arrows at the ghoul all aimed at its head, but the damn creature was to agile in the air.

Razar was about to fire another arrow only to realize that he had run out. “Aw shit” cursed Razar, the ghoul then took the opportunity to grab Razar and carry him off. Razar screeched in pain as the ghoul’s claws dug deep into his shoulders. The ghoul dropped Razar and was rolling down a hill, he managed to stop himself before he fell of the cliff at the end of the hill, he was about to get up, but the ghoul landed right on top of him.

“That was most thrilling fight I've ever been in scaly one, I don’t know what race you belong to, but your abilities are very interesting, I’ll enjoy making them my own as I feast on your meat” said the ghoul as he opened his mouth ready to eat Razar.

Thinking fast Razar spit acid into the ghoul’s face, the ghoul let go of him to cover his face as it burned. Razar took the chance to grab the ghoul and threw both him the creature off the cliff and into the trees below.

Meanwhile in the forest a purple dragon with green scales was walking with three fillies. “Applebloom what makes you so sure that Winona is here in the everfree forest?” asked Spike.

“We’ve searched all over ponyville looking for her Spike, where else could she be?” said Applebloom.

“I sure hope so because if she is not here then that means we went into the everfree for nothing” said Sweetie Belle frightened.

“Even if she is here, what makes you think that she hasn’t become food for the creatures that live here?” asked Scootaloo.

“SCOOTALOO” screamed Spike and Sweetie Belle, Applebloom looked horrified at the thought of her beloved family dog being eaten being eaten by some monster, their thoughts were interrupted by a rustle in the nearby bushes. Spike quickly jumped in front of the girls, ready to protect them.

To their relieve and to Applebloom’s joy, it was Winona. Applebloom ran to her dog and hugged her. “Oh Winona, I’ve missed you so much, please don’t run away ever again” said Applebloom. While Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle were petting the dog happy to see her again, Spike noticed the wounds on the dog. “Hey girls look at those wounds she has” said Spike, the girls took a close look at Winona, and saw the claw marks on her.

“Oh my gosh we gotta get her to Fluttershy, she’ll know what to do” said Applebloom with a look of panic on her face. As the four friends got ready to leave, something fell right in front of them. It was a giant bat creature fighting what appeared to be a ninja in green and black clothing, the four friends and the dog quickly hid behind a tree and watched as the ninja and the bat fought.

Razar stabbed his sword straight through the bat’s chest, Razar knew that wouldn't kill it and he was reaching his limit, he needed to kill this son of a bitch fast, he quickly grabbed the ghoul’s head and using all his strength, he twisted the creature’s neck, hearing the sick but satisfying crack, the now dead ghoul went back to its original form. Razar was breathing hard, that fight took a lot out of him, the adrenaline that he had vanished and he was feeling the pain of the his broken ribs.

Razar began to head in the direction of Zecora hut, she had some healing potions that were basically miracles. his audience who who saw him kill the ghoul were pretty scared. “D-Did you guys see that?” asked Sweetie Belle was shaking from having to witness the ghoul’s neck getting snapped.

“That guy killed a ghoul” said Spike shocked, ghouls were tough to kill and whoever that guy was he killed it with his bare hands.

“What should we do” said Sweetie Belle scared.

“I say we go after it” said Scootaloo trying to act tough.

“Are you crazy Scootaloo, that thing took down a ghoul, what makes you think we can take it?” asked Applebloom

“It’s injured we can take it” said a confident Scootaloo.

“No” said Spike, the three fillies looked at Spike.

“Aw come on Spike we can totally take that wannabe ninja, we’ve been taking lesson from Rainbow Dash and Shining Armor.” said Scootaloo

“Look at the dead ghoul Scootaloo, killing a ghoul is not an easy task to accomplish, if that guy could pull this off, then he would have no problem taking us despite his injuries, and not to mention the fact that ghouls hunt in packs, there could be more of them out here. I think that what we should do is get Winona to Fluttershy so that she could patch her up” said Spike

Both Sweetie Belle and Applebloom were on board with Spike’s idea since they wanted to get out of the everfree forest and get medical help for Winona, so Scootaloo reluctantly agreed.

Razar had made it to Zecora’s hut, he knocked on her door and she answered, when she saw Razor she was nearly hysterical, “My goodness Razar what manner of creature attacked you?” she asked.

“Ghouls, I need help Zecora, a couple of my ribs are broken” said Razar, Zecora had him sit down while she mixed some potions for him. While she was making the potion, he felt like an idiot for underestimating his opponent, Syzoth would kick his ass if he ever found out.

Zecora had just finished making the potion and handed it to him. “Drink this it will heal your bones but it will make you very drowsy” said Zecora. Razar drank the liquid and almost instantly his ribs felt were fixed, but his eyelids got real heavy, he soon collapsed on Zecora’s bed.