Terms and Conditions
‘Okay... Sigil, check. Area shielded in a level five quarantine field, check. Research notes, check.’ Twilight furrowed her brow, ‘Oooh, I know I’m forgetting something.’
“Spike!” Twilight shouted to the upper level of the treebrary.
A scampering sound followed by a small thud came from above. “What is it, Twilight?” Spike responded, peeking over the edge of the stairs.
“Will you bring me my checklist on the summoning ritual? It feels like I’m forgetting something important.” Twilight asked with a smile.
“Sure thing, Twilight.” Spike happily replied.
Twilight returned to the center of the library, walking around the hoof-drawn chalk sigil. ‘Six points to the star, check. The main point facing North, check. A line vertical in the center to represent both Air and Earth, check. Did I purify the area…?’ Twilight’s horn lit up as she scanned the area for trace amounts of residual or natural magics, 'check! I hope my alterations of Star Swirl’s Summoning Sigil work. I could be the first pony ever to study geological samples from beyond the moon!’ Twilight thought with a silent ‘squee’ as she trotted in place.
“Here you go, Twilight.” Spike said, as he sprinted down the stairs; tripping midway causing the scroll to unravel and bounce down the stairs stopping at Twilight’s hooves.
“Thank you, Spike. Could you also get me a Magic Square sigil template? I want to recheck a few things.” Twilight asked levitating the scroll up to her muzzle.
“Of course, one template coming up.” Spike smiled as he got up and returned upstairs.
“Thanks, Spike.” She mumbled looking over the checklist.
Two hours later.
‘Okay, here we go.’
Magenta coloured magic circles the chalk sigil on the floor arcing up to the ceiling. The smell of ozone and petrichor hung in the air as bolts of magenta lightning struck outward and upward all contained in a cylindrical magic shield. The wind picked up in the library causing candles to extinguish and stray pieces of parchment to blow about in a vortex around the cylindrical shield. The lightning begins to fold in on itself creating a sphere of magenta light. Sweat beads on Twilight's brow with the strain of concentration and overwhelming magic being poured into the sigil. The sphere begins to spin changing from light magenta to a brilliant bright white. Twilight begins to squint at the light as glass in the windows starts cracking, causing Twilight to glance over losing her focus… ‘Ah, ponyfeat-..!’
BOOM!
The buildup of pressure causes the windows to burst outward, ousting quills, parchment, and a small amount of dust with them. The front door slams open and smacks into the tree, swinging back with a creak; hanging by a single hinge. Ponies passing in the street chuckle to themselves as they head home for the day. Just another day in Ponyville.
Quills and parchment fall as the mixture of smoke and dust start to clear leaving a dumbstruck, slightly singed, Twilight.
“Twilight, what the hay!? Are you alright?” Spike shouted as he sprints down the stairs.
In the midst of a coughing fit, “I’m okay… Just lost my concentration.” She replied in a daze.
“You had me worried there for a second, Twi.” Spike muttered as he walked up to Twilight giving her a hug.
“I’m okay, Spike. I’m sorry for making you wor-...”
“Hmm, it would appear I’m not in Kansas anymore.”
The pair look at each other, locked in a hug, as their eyes go wide. Both turn to see a creature, in the warm glow of Twilight’s shield, twice as tall as a pony standing in the center of the sigil. The creature was wearing a white shirt and black baggy pants, covered in pockets. No coat but it’s skin was white with tan on the upper exposed portions. It had a short red mane that only covered the top of it’s head. Its shirt covered in black straps and objects hung beside its chest under its forearms. It also had what appeared to be a saddlebag on its back covering a large sword. The creature took a step forward on it’s hind legs that ended with thick coverings with strings braided up ending in a bow and started touching the shield with the end of its claw-like appendage.
“Fascinating, it’s like a Plasma Globe but it tingles.” The creature states as it strokes the magical shielding causing the magic to get brighter, strengthening itself.
“Umm, who-what are you?” Twilight asked causing the creature to jump and look around as if it just realised it wasn’t alone.
The creature looked down to Twilight, “I am a human, more specifically a defender class summon creature. My name, roughly translated, means ‘Honest Vengeance of the Wolf.’ To whom and what am I speaking?” The creature replied, bowing slightly.
“Umm, that’s a mouthful…” Twilight paused, looking up at the creature. “Wolf?” The creature nodded. “My name is Twilight Sparkle, a unicorn, and this here,” She said grabbing the baby dragon from her side to hold out in front of her, “is Spike. He’s a baby dragon.”
“Interesting, I've never heard of a unicorn summoning a human, did you summon me with this?” Wolf inquired staring at his feet.
“Yes, yes I did.” Twilight admitted, beaming with unsure pride as Spike moved back beside her.
“Something must have gone wrong, Master. This isn’t a defender sigil.” Wolf sighed.
“Well, yes, I got distracted and lost my concentration.” Twilight admitted with a sigh, staring at the floor. “Did… Did you call me master?” Twilight asked looking up.
“I did indeed, Master.” He replied with a smile.
“Wolf, why call me master?”
“You summoned me, yes?” Twilight nodded. “Once names are exchanged and the caster admits to the summoning, you are my master. As a summoned creature, I must follow your orders, defend you and everything you hold dear to the best of my abilities. We are linked and you are my Master.” Wolf stated.
Twilight stared blankly at the human, slack jawed, her eyes unfocused as she starts to hyperventilate. “H-how do I send you back!? This wasn’t suppose to happen! I-it’s a crime, in Equestria, to summon anything sentient!”
Twilight started to pace mumbling incoherently. “Master?” Wolf glanced over at the small dragon. “Baby dragon, Spike. Is she okay?” Wolf asked pointing at Twilight. “I believe I broke her.”
“Yeah, she’s alright, just overreacting,” the dragon chuckled, walking around the library lighting extinguished candles. “She’ll be back with us in a second, and just ‘Spike’ is fine.”
“Very well, Spike.” Wolf replied. “Has my master summoned anything befo-”
“What have I done!?” Twilight wailed. “Oh sweet, Celestia… The princess, s-she’s going… She’s going to drop me as her student… Or, or worse!” Twilight stops, her eyes going wide. “Magic Kindergarten... Or… Th-th-the dungeon.” Twilight stuttered, tears welling up.
Wolf's expression changed to worry as he pushed at the magical shielding. “Master, please calm down.” The magic cylinder started to bow while small arcs of magenta lightning struck Wolf’s forearm causing him to wince and retract it. “All is well. Accidents happen, surely your princess knows this. There are ways to unsummon me, do not fret. We can still fix this.”
Tears streaming down her face, she looks up to Wolf. “W-what do I do?”
“I’m unsure of the spell to unsummon me, I myself have never been summoned.” Twilight’s head drooped and stared dejectedly at the floor, “but there are other ways. One way I do know, while not ideal, always works.”
“Please, tell me?” Twilight asked, desperation in her voice.
“Kill me,” Wolf sighed. “Upon my death, my existence will blink out of this world.” Wolf’s head fell, “just make it quick, as I'll still feel it.”
Taken aback, horror written across Twilight’s face. “I would never! I could never, all life is sacred! Ho-”
“Master," Wolf interrupted, "it's the only way I know that is guaranteed to work! I will not die as you believe, I would merely be sent back. I would do it myself but, I cannot, I would truly die.”
“No!" Twilight stomped her hoof down. "Even so, I could never do that to somepony. I’ll write the princess. She has to know a way, a way that won’t harm you. Even if she doesn’t there has to be information on summoning humans, or something similar, somewhere! I will not have anypony be killed because of me, even if you wouldn't really die!” Twilight shouted as she glared at the human.
“Always do what you think is best, Master.” Wolf stated, smiling gently.
“Spike, take a letter please.” Twilight asked looking over to the baby dragon, who was walking over from the desk, parchment and quill in claw.
“Way ahead of you, Twilight,” he replied smugly, “ready when you are.”
Twilight cleared her throat as she started walking around the cylindrical shield. “Dear, Princess Celestia. In my attempt to summon samples of extra-equestrian materials for study. I have, albeit accidentally, summoned an alien life-form. This ‘Human’ shows intelligence and can communicate, speaking in Equestrian. Its sentience is without doubt. It described itself as a ‘Defender class summon creature’ and is armed. I preemptively encased the area in a level five quarantine and observation shield, in case of contamination for the samples, and its unwilling or unable to escape. Its name is,” Twilight stopped walking around the shield and looked up at the human expectantly.
“Honest Vengeance of the Wolf. Also, I’m a male, not an ‘it’, Master.” Wolf sighed glancing at Twilight.
“Honest Vengeance of the Wolf, or just ‘Wolf’ for short. It is also male and for some reason he has been referring to me as ‘Master’. This was a complete accident due to me losing concentration and I have no idea how to send him back. That is aside from what he told me, but that’s something I could never do. In his own words ‘Kill me, upon my death my existence will blink from this world’. I’m out of my depth, Princess. I didn’t plan for this eventuality and I need your guidance. Sincerely, your faithful student, Twilight.” She finished with a sigh. “Go ahead and send it, Spike.”
“Okay,” He replied as he rolled up the parchment, tying it up with a red ribbon. With a sharp exhale and a jet of green fire the message disappeared. “On its way. So what do we do while we wait?” He asked walking over beside Twilight as she stared at the human.
Twilight looked out the window then turned to Spike. “It’s not that dark yet. Princess Luna hasn’t even raised the moon. I’m going to head out to find the girls,” Spike looked up to twilight, a small amount of fear showing. “I won’t be gone long, I just need to find Rainbow or Pinkie then they can get the others. It’ll be okay, spike,” Twilight reassured him, pulling him into a hug. “My shield should hold for quite awhile.”
“Alright, I believe you, Twilight. Just… Hurry back, I don’t want to be alone with him for too long.” Spike gulped taking a glance at the human who only smiled gently in reply. “I’ll straighten up in here a bit in the meantime then put some tea on.”
“Okay, Spike, I’ll be right back.” Twilight said releasing the hug and heading to the door. Before heading out she turned and faced the human with a light glare. “You behave.”
“Ye-yes, Master.” Wolf replied, standing rigid.
Pushing on the broken door, she walked out, slamming the door while repairing it with her magic.
The dragon and human shared a moment of silence while they stared at each other. The human broke the silence, “Master can be quite scary, I believe.” The dragon nodded in agreement as he began picking up loose parchment, avoiding the broken glass around the windows.
Wolf, finally having a moment, took in the room. A modest sized study room with a staircase leading above. Bookshelves, embedded along the walls, crammed full of books. A table with a horse head atop pushed to the side that held scrolls, open grimoires, and a fair amount of chalk. A large sun carved into the ceiling that emitted a faint glow that seemed to get brighter as the darkness grew outside. Aside from the clacking of Spikes claws on the floor it was almost perfectly quiet, only the calming sound of leaves blowing in the breeze and the occasional creak of a larger limb moving. Sconces adorned the walls while oil lamps and a few candles sat atop almost any flat surface, making the shadows dance. Taking a moment to really smell the air it reminded him of a used bookstore with a hint of burning wood. Only one word came to mind ‘cozy’.
Spike, the small dragon, finally decided to leave the room having completed his task of ‘straightening up’. Apparently off to put a kettle on in one of the other rooms on the ground floor. Lacking much to do in his small shielded circumference, Wolf decides to check his equipment.
Removing his backpack and Irish claymore, setting them aside; he sat down Indian style. Grabbing his pack he began taking inventory. ‘Backpack, Sword, Browning Hi Power with three mags fully loaded. Opening the upper front pocket, Wolf sighed, thirty 12 gauge slugs, “I wish my shotgun came with me.” Closing the pocket he continued to the lower one. ‘About two hundred 9mm rounds, fifty of those Anti-Magic Rounds,’ “At least there’s some good news.” Closing the pocket he opened the main. ‘About two days worth of water, a medium bag of deer jerky, four cans of baked beans, a full flask of moonshine, a medium sized medical kit, a half full bottle of multivitamins, one Swiss army knife, three t-shirts; one white and two black, two sets of black cargo pants, one mp3 player half charged and a set of earbuds, a battery powered stereo speaker, one handheld gps, one solar charger, one baggie of assorted wires - AA batteries - and recharge cables, one roll of duct tape, one small arms cleaning kit, four packs of cigarettes, one Zippo lighter, one half full container of lighter fluid with spare Zippo flint attached, one flint stick, and a flare gun with three shots.’ “Well, I’ve been worse off.” Wolf groaned.
“What are you doing?” Spike asked looking at Wolf in curiosity.
“Checking my supplies. It seems I have the essentials but some of my better gear didn't come with me.” Wolf replied not looking up.
“Oh… What are you missing?” Spike asked walking up to the shield.
“My main projectile weapon. Not having it will make protecting Master more difficult.” Wolf replied, turning to the dragon.
“You know, it’s a little creepy you keep calling Twilight, master. I mean, she’s good a magic, and studying, and over thinking, but I don’t think she’s exactly a master.”
“I mean it in a different sense, I call her Master because it shows respect. Not just anyone can summon a guardian creature, especially a human. In the olden times humans couldn’t be summoned at all. Then the war happened, followed by ‘The Accord.’”
“What, a war? And what’s ‘The Acco-”
Spike was interrupted by the door opening, followed by Twilight and yellow pegasus with a pink mane covering most of her face, almost reaching the floor. Twilight walked up to spike, the yellow pegasus close behind; using Twilight for cover. “Spike, has he done anything odd, or try to escape?” Twilight asked looking from Spike to the human.
“Nope, he’s just been sitting there.”
“Any word from the princess?” She asked looking back to Spike.
“Not yet. Did you find anypony else?”
“Yes, I ran into Rainbow Dash, she said she’d get everypony. Luckily Fluttershy was with her at the time so I asked her to come with me in-case things were out of hoof when we got here.”
“Master? Is that your friend Miss Fluttershy?” Wolf asked pointing to the yellow mare sheltering behind Twilight.
Fluttershy “eeped” at her name and cowered more-so behind Twilight.
“Yes, Wolf, she is. Come now, Fluttershy. He can’t harm you, not behind that shield. This is Wolf.”
“O-o-okay,” Fluttershy replied shakily as she peaked over Twilight's behind. “I-I’m F-fluttershy.” She almost whispered.
Wolf smiled, “It’s a pleasure, Miss Fluttershy. You need not fear me, any friend of Master’s is a friend of mine.” He replied nodding at Twilight.
“O-okay,” she replied sheepishly. “T-twilight, why is he calling you, Master?”
“Because of an accident. Let’s just wait till the rest of the girls get here so I don’t have to repeat the story as much.” Twilight answered smiling at the yellow mare. “With Rainbow gathering everypony it shouldn’t take long.”
With a burp and a flash of green fire Spike snatched the scroll from the air. “Letter from the princess, Twilight.”
“Finally,” Twilight said excitedly grabbing the scroll in her magic. “Let’s see what the princess has to say about this.” Unrolling the letter she began to read.
“My faithful student, Twilight.” She spoke aloud,” Your letter was disquieting, to say the least. I have no knowledge of these humans and am quite curious about him. At the moment no charges will be pressed against you,” Twilight gulped. “I know as well as anypony accidents do happen. I've asked my sister, your friend, princess Luna to suspend her night court and head to Ponyville to assist you. She should arrive as soon as she is able. I ask that you gather your friends, the elements of harmony. Re-enforce your shielding and hold off questioning this 'Wolf' until she arrives. P.S. be calm my student, all will be well. -Sincerely, Princess Celestia." Twilight finished with a sigh.
"It'll be alright, Twilight." Fluttershy consoled, as she pulled her into a hug.
"Yeah," Spike agreed. "Besides, Princess Luna will know what to do."
At that moment the door shot open and a cyan blur followed by a rainbow landed in the room. "Where is it!?" The cyan pony growled looking around the room. Her eyes locked on Wolf for a moment before darting across the room bouncing off the shield, like a fly off glass, knocking her on her flank. "Oow." She exclaimed looking up to Wolf, rubbing her head, seething. Wolf shrugged.
"Rainbow, I just fixed that door... And please don't antagonise him. At least not until princess Luna gets here." Twilight sighed.
"Goodness, are you alright, Rainbow Dash?" Fluttershy asked completely forgetting about Wolf as she walked up to the shield and her fallen friend.
"Yeah, I'm alright. Sorry, Twilight." Rainbow said, looking to Fluttershy. "You better not try anything funny," shooting a glare to Wolf. Wolf only shrugged in response.
"Rainbow, where are the others?" Twilight inquired.
"They were right behind me, they should be here soon. I ran into Applejack while she was closing her stand so it didn't take me very long to tell everypony." Rainbow explained getting back on her hooves and walking over to Twilight, Fluttershy following close behind. "I don't see what all the fuss is about, it doesn't look that tough."
Wolf grinned, "I like this one, Master."
Rainbow jumped, turning in place. "It can talk!?" She almost shouted, causing Fluttershy to hide behind her long pink mane.
"Indeed." Wolf replied with a nod.
"Rainbow, this is Wolf. Wolf, This is my friend, Rainbow Dash-"
"Fastest flyer in Equestria." Rainbow interrupted, puffing out her chest, cutting Twilight off.
"A pleasure, Miss Dash." Wolf said with a slight bow. "Would you and Miss Fluttershy be Pegasi by chance?"
"Yes, they are. How did you know that?" Twilight asked looking up to Wolf distrustfully.
"Mythology, from old Terra, the planet I'm from." Wolf replied. "There were old stories, from three and a half millennia ago. No actual evidence was ever found to back them up though."
"Interesting, do you know these stories?" Twilight asked using her magic to float over a quill and parchment.
"Unfortunately, only bits and pieces, Master." Wolf replied, looking over to the door. "I believe your other friends are here."
Twilight sighed as she floated the writing material to a desk as she looked to the door. Leading the group was a pink pony with a fluffy pink mane bouncing as she hopped through the door. She was followed by a white unicorn with a well maintained purple mane, a look of disgust on her face as she spotted Wolf. Lastly there was an orange pony with a blonde mane done up in a ponytail topped off in a brown stetson.
“Hiya, Twilight,” the pink pony greeted. “Dashie said you had a friend over and- OHMYGOSH!” In an instant she was pressed against the shield causing Wolf to take a step back. The pink pony pressed further against the shield, standing on her back legs with her forearms above her head, squishing her forehead to the point where her eyes almost touched it. She inhaled a large amount of air before,
“HiI’m,PinkiePie.Doyoulikeparties?Whatisyourname?Doyoulikecake?Whataboutcupcakes?Thoughthosearebasicallythesamethingbutcupsized.Ooh,whataboutpies?Andconfettiandballoonsandpunch?Willyoubemyfiend?” She stopped, looking at Wolf hopefully.
“Umm,” Wolf looked over to Twilight, who shrugged. “Yes?” He replied, unsure of the question.
Pinkie squealed in delight, “So what’s your name?” She asked.
“Wolf. And you are?”
“I~I’m Pinkie Pie, Mr. Wolfie.” She exclaimed causing Wolf to sigh and roll his eyes.
“Pinkie, quit that. You don’t even know what that critter is.” The orange pony said as she walked over to Twilight, the white one following behind.
“Okie-dokie-loki!” Pinkie replied as she hopped down from the shield and made her way to the group.
“Twilight, dear. What is that dreadful thing?” The white one asked finally deciding to speak.
“That thing,” Twilight repeated. “Is Wolf, he’s a human, with sentience. I got distracted and accidentally summoned him.” She sighed looking to the floor. “Princess Luna is on her way to see him and hopefully send him back home.”
“Is he dangerous?” The white unicorn asked.
“I'm not sure,” Twilight replied as she walked up to the shield charging her horn. With a small flash, another layer of shielding formed and surrounded the previous one.
“I am, Master.” Wolf said causing everyone but Rainbow to gasp while Fluttershy made herself scarce behind the staircase. “But only to those who seek to harm you.” He quickly amended.
“See, he’s fine!” Pinkie exclaimed. “Now, for the rest of the introductions!” Pinkie said as she bounced over to the white unicorn. “This is Rarity.” Pinkie grabbed one of Rarity’s forearms and waved it floppily at Wolf, causing her to glare at Pinkie. Dropping the leg she hopped over to the orange pony, “and this is Applejack.”
“Howdy, there.” Applejack said with a tip of her stetson.
“A pleasure, Miss Rarity, Miss Applejack.” Wolf said with a slight bow to each.
“My, my! You certainly seem to be well mannered. Why, may I ask, are you wearing such hideous attire?” Rarity asked taking a few steps up to the shield.
“I try, especially when the situation calls for it. And to answer your question, practicality.” Wolf replied with a smile.
“Well, now that introductions are out of the way. Would you girls like some tea while we wait for princess Luna to arrive?” Twilight asked looking to the small group.
A gentle “yes,” came from behind the stairs while the others nodded.
“Spike, if you would please? I’d like to keep a close eye on the shield, just in case.” Twilight asked looking over to the small dragon.
“Sure thing, Twilight. Be back in a second everypony.” He replied heading for the backside of the staircase.
Some time later
A knock on the door interrupted the glances, awkward silence, and general unease that came during the wait.
“I-I’ll get it,” Spike said setting his tea on the floor, hopping up from Rarity's side. “Hold on, coming!” Springing to the door and opening it slightly.
“Good evening, Spike. We believe thou knowest why we’re here.” The voice at the door said.
“Yes, princess, please come in. The human’s just inside.” Spike replied opening the door, letting the ponies in.
Wolf stared in awe at the midnight blue pony that was taller than the rest. Her mane seemed alive as it flowed in a non existent breeze full of lights as if he were staring at the night sky. She was followed by another white unicorn in gold trimmed armour with a blue mane, obviously a male, and two others both in blue armour with greyish-blue coats and dark blue manes. Wolf’s eyes lingered on the twins wings which seemed to be a single dark blue membrane, almost bat-like.
“BBBFF!” Twilight shouted. Moving past the tall blue pony, who smiled, and up to the white giving him a hug.
“Hey, Twily. It’s good to see you.” He replied, returning the hug as he stared at Wolf.
“This is the human?”
“Yes, princess.” Twilight replied, leaving the hug and walking up to the shield to stand beside her.
“Good evening, Princess Luna.” Wolf said, placing a fist over his heart while making a slight bow. “Hopefully we can have this situation resolved quickly.”
Luna nods and turns to Twilight. “Has it made any attempts to flee or any threats whatsoever?”
“No, Princess. But he did admit to being dangerous.”
Hearing that, the white pony with the blue mane started moving closer to the shield. His horn lit up and yet another layer of shielding appeared. “Just in case.” He stated simply, sitting down to stare into wolf’s eyes.
“Ser Wolf, would thou explain thyself and thy situation?” Luna asked, taking a seat.
“Yeah, we want answers!” Rainbow shouted flying up and taking a seat next to the shield. She was followed by the other ponies, including Fluttershy who decided to stay close to Luna. Luna, upon seeing her quake in fear, draped a comforting wing around her.
All the ponies, aside from the white unicorn with the blue mane and the twins, gathered in a semicircle in front of Wolf. “I suppose, since you already know what and who I am, I’ll start at the beginning. Not the beginning of my life, but the beginning of the downfall of my kind and how I’m even able to be here.” Twilight frowned as she magically floated a quill and some parchment to her side.
“Five hundred years ago, we knew only humans. There was no magic or other sentient species, we lived fairly normal lives. There was evil and there was good, but most just wanted peace and quiet. Then one day, out of the blue, they came. Creatures from another world. Unknown at the time, for they never spoke to us, we know them now as Magi. They came in star-ships, and conquered my world. We tried to talk peace but in the end we had no choice but to fight. Our first and only visitors from the stars sought to kill and enslave us.” Wolf sighed as he took a seat on the floor. “We fought and held our own for a time, but we were no match for their magic. Not advanced and unknown technology, true and actual magic. We had and still have no defense against it, what little we do have, to fight with against magic. is tightly controlled,” Wolf groaned. “Nearing the end of the war, with heavy losses on our side and very few on theirs, we reluctantly decided to use our ultimate weapons. Our atomic weaponry, which uses nuclear fission to produce a weapon of mass destruction, the weapon uses the power released by the splitting of atomic nuclei.” Twilight gasped while Luna stared wide-eyed at the human.
“Is your entire species crazy!? Wolf, that amount of power would be devastating, not only to them but to your kind as well, even the very planet would be at risk!” Twilight stated, gobsmacked.
“What's an atomic whatsit? That doesn’t sound that bad,” Rainbow exclaimed rolling her eyes.
“Rainbow, that would make a crater the size of Ponyville and possibly most of the surrounding area. Why, Wolf?” Twilight said.
“The only choices we had was that or live as slaves, Master.”
Twilight’s head drooped as she let out a sigh. “Please continue, Wolf.”
“The Magi knew of our plans and stopped us, halting our bombs from hitting their occupied cities and sending them to more human populated areas. All so we could be easier to control. In the end we did their work for them by killing off over seventy five percent of the population.” The girls and the white unicorn gasped while the princess and the twins remained stoic.
“That’s terrible,” Fluttershy cried, tears welling up as she stared unblinking at Wolf. The rest of the girls, as well as the princess, nodded.
“Unfortunately, it gets worse. The Magi eventually rounded up the survivors and the holdouts and forced us to sign ‘The Accord’.”
“You mentioned that earlier, what is ‘The Accord’, Wolf?” Spike interrupted.
“‘The Accord’ was the agreement we signed to save what was left of my kind. It basically made every human a possible slave to the Magi. Stated in ‘The Accord’, whenever a human reaches maturity they are taken to a Magi Processing Center, or M.P.C for short. At the M.P.C they would find out how adept a human would be at a certain task, then magically bind the human that would be best suited for a certain job, allowing them to be summoned for a specific reason. You could be chosen to be a servant, a butler, a chauffeur,” Wolf lets out a small chuckle, “even a greeter at a restaurant. I, as most of you know, am a defender class summon creature. I’m a bodyguard, and I’m very, very good at it. Few would have the raw magic to be able to summon me, I was top of my class when I left the M.P.C, I honestly thought I never would be summoned.” Wolf paused, sending a grin and a nod to Twilight.
“Wolf, that sounds awful. How bad it must have been for your kind to agree to terms like that.” Twilight said meekly, a small amount of tears rolling down her muzzle as she stared at the floor.
“Indeed, for if my ponies were put in such a position...” The princess sighed.
“I’m sorry, Wolf.” Spike said sullenly.
Wolf looked around at the gathered ponies, most stared at the floor expressionless or dejected, yet whenever he met a pony’s gaze they looked away. They couldn’t bear to look him in the eyes. All but the princess, she remained stoic, but Wolf could see the maelstrom of fury behind those eyes.
“‘The Accord wasn’t all bad news,” Wolf started, standing back up. “Our lifespans increased from about eighty years to two hundred and we basically stop aging while summoned. We also became highly resistant to toxins, poisons, viruses, and disease. Lastly, we ourselves became able to do magic,” there was a collective gasp but Wolf continued, “Now, using magic is slightly inconvenient to us. It’s all based on how much raw magic our summoner possesses. To use our magic we have to use our master’s magic, we essentially share it.” Twilight stared wide eyed at Wolf.
“Y-you can use my magic?” She asked in a shaky tone.
“Yes, Master. However, not exactly in the way you can and we cannot just start using any magic we want. It is required to get verbal permission from our master, creating a link, before we can.” Twilight relaxed a little. “In doing this we know exactly how much magic potential they have, tapped or untapped. As a result we often know how adept our master is with magic before they realise it themselves.”
“You said earlier that we were linked, so you can already use my magic? I never gave you permission to do that.” Twilight asked cocking her head in confusion.
“Yes and no, Master. We’re linked by the summoning, nothing more, I cannot use your magic at this time. If the summoning link we share were to be severed before I’m unsummoned I would be what is called a ‘Stray Summon’.”
“What’s a ‘Stray Summon’?” Spike asked.
“A ‘Stray Summon’ is a summon creature, like myself, without a master. We can lose our master by death, frailty, great distance, or they may just be unsatisfied; break the link, and abandon us. But for a summon creature, losing our master, has serious repercussions. Mainly, the one we all fear, we lose our link to our home-world and are forced to remain on whatever planet we find ourselves. We would also resume ageing again and when we die, we die. We could link again with another mage but there is no known way to repair the initial summoning link. This is why the first and last thing we learn at the M.P.C is ‘Protect Your Master.’” Wolf replied, ignoring the look of horror on Twilight’s face.
“I-is there anything else you believe we should know, darling?” Rarity asked looking up to the human.
“Nothing comes to mind…” Wolf shrugged.
“What about your family?” Fluttershy asked with a smile sitting next to Luna.
“My family… Hmm, the clan ‘Of the Wolf’.” He smiled sadly, “ there are only three, aside from myself, remaining on our branch of the tree. My sister, her name is Sarai which means ‘quarrelsome’ to my people. It suits her well, she and I always seem argue. Yet we always make up in the end, no matter the argument. She has a strong will and a just heart.” Wolf stopped for a moment staring at the glowing sun on the ceiling. Taking a breath he looked down at the ponies with a soft smile, seeing them smile in return. “My mother, Joyce which means ‘cheerful’, is just that, I think I’ve only seen her upset or angry a handful of times. She would read stories to me, at night before bed, stories of knights and those who stand up for what’s right, noble, and just. Helping the ones who could not help themselves. I believe those same stories are what made me a defender.” Wolf tried to suppress a laugh. “And last is my father, Dawid or ‘beloved’, he is a quiet man, similar to myself. Listening to others and giving advice, knowledgeable and kind yet strong as a bear. There would only be one time he would ever get angry, when you threatened the ones he loved.” Wolf finished sitting back on the floor.
“Your family sounds nice.” Fluttershy stated
“Thank you, Fluttershy. I already miss them,” Wolf replied as he turned to his pack, opening it.
“What art thou doing?” Luna asked, suspicious.
“I was going to get a drink of water, I’m not used to speaking this much.” He started, moving his hands from the bag to his sides. “My apologies, princess.”
“Tis fine, you may drink.” Luna replied with a nod.
“Thank you.” Wolf said as he reached into his bag, causing the twins to stiffen, pulling out a bottle of water and unscrewing the cap to take a drink.
"Darling, why is your name so different from the rest of your family?" Rarity asked.
"There is a lot of power in a name, If anyone with magic were to say my true name and order me to do something I could not disobey, no matter what the order was. Among us humans, we have an agreement, we keep our names secret from almost everyone. So when we're eventually summoned we use a rough translation of what our names actually mean." Wolf explained looking over the gathered ponies. “Who are they?” He asked pointing at the white unicorn with the blue mane and the twins.
“I am Captain of her majesty Celestia’s Royal Guard, Shining Armour. Those two would be members of Princess Luna’s Night Guard. They would prefer to remain nameless.” The white pony replied.
“Ah, Black op’s I’m assuming, secrecy and all that, I understand. A pleasure to meet you, regardless.” Wolf said with a nod turning to Twilight. “So what happens now, Master?”
“That’s a good question,” Twilight turned to Princess Luna, “what do we do now?”
Luna stared at wolf for a moment then turned to face Twilight. “We are unsure. There is no doubt in our mind that this creature, Wolf, is dangerous. For now, we believe that more observation is required. We beseech that you and Wolf to accompany us to Canterlot for a few days of observation. We are interested in seeing what this Wolf is capable of. Would this be a problem?” She finished with a look to Shining.
“Of course not, princess.” Twilight replied with a smile.
“If she’s going, we’re coming too!” Rainbow said as she flew up, hovering behind Twilight.
“T’would not be a problem.” She replied as she turned to Wolf. “Please stand and do not move.” She commanded politely.
Wolf glanced over at Twilight, who nodded, then slowly got to his feet. Luna’s horn glowed and Wolf was surrounded with a midnight blur aura, then it disappeared. “Wolf is in perfect health, by our standards. You may drop your shields, we are safe from contaminants.” Luna finished, smiling at Twilight.
“A-are you sure, princess? He could still very well be-” Shining was cut off.
“We’re quite sure, Captain.” She replied with a scowl, turning to Shining.
“Ye-yes, your majesty!” He hastily replied, dropping his shield.
Twilight started to giggle as she looked away from her brother. “It would be unwise to try anything foalish, Wolf.” She said looking up to the human.
“Yes, Master. I have no intention of harming anything that doesn’t wish harm upon you.” He replied with a smile, leaning over to grab his bag.
“We would ask, you leave the sword. One of our guard will carry it.” Princess Luna asked as she rose, stepping back as Wolf slipped his arms through his backpack.
“Yes, your highness.” Wolf replied with a small bow as the remaining shields disappeared. “Your highness, I have another weapon.”
“Where?” The princess calmly asked.
“In the holster, pouch, under my left arm.” Wolf replied raising his left arm in the air.
Princess Luna looked curiously at the human, then smiled. “You may keep it, for the time being.”
“Princess? Are you sure about that?” One of the twins asked, shock on the faces of all present aside from the princess.
“Quite.” She replied curtly as she walked to the door. “We best be returning to Canterlot, the night may be young but ‘twill not last.”
“Master?” Wolf asked shock still painted on his face.
“If the princess says it’s okay, then it’s okay. Just don’t mess with it until I say, alright?” Twilight said motioning for Wolf to follow.
“Yes, Master.” He replied as he walked behind her. Wolf followed Twilight and Spike up to the door of the Golden Oaks Library and paused as he ducked under, heading outside.
“I’m not so sure about this.” Rainbow said walking to the door, keeping a watchful eye on Wolf.
“We just have to trust the princess’ judgement.” Rarity answered sounding a little unsure.
“It’ll be fine, Wolfie already said he doesn’t want to hurt anypony.” Pinkie replied, “I like him.”
“Pinkie, you like everypony.” Rainbow retorted.
“Not eeeverypony, but most everypony.”
They were interrupted by a loud clatter and turned, noticing the two nightguard attempting to grab Wolf’s sword. They struggled trying to grip it with their hooves. With a groan one of the nightguard bit the grip as they started walking to the door, dragging the edge across the floor leaving a small gash in the hardwood.
“Well, that was rather odd,” Rarity said looking over to Applejack. “Dear, you’ve been strangely quiet.”
“Y'see, that critter,” Applejack sighed, “Wolf, he weren't lyin’. That whole story was true. I’m guessin’ it just got to me is all.”
“I still think he’s hiding something.” Rainbow barked. “I’ve just have a bad feeling about him.”
“You always got a bad feelin’ ‘bout strangers, Rainbow.” Applejack argued.
“I think he’s safe,” Fluttershy broke in, “as long as nothing tries to hurt Twilight.”
“And how can you be so sure?” Rainbow asked.
“I saw it in his eyes.” Fluttershy answered simply as she headed to the door.
“We better get, don’t want to keep the princess waitin’.” Applejack said following behind Fluttershy.
The girls nodded, Rainbow sighed, as they left the library.
Outside
Wolf was staring at the houses of Ponyville, in the middle of the line chariots. “How big is this village, Master?”
“Not that large, Ponyville is a small town. The majority of the outskirts is forested or farmland. The town itself grew around them for their lumber and produce.”
“Interesting, that seems to be reflected of most small towns on my world. Outside the Mega-cities anyway.” Wolf leaned against the chariot facing the library.
“Mega-cities?” Twilight looked up to Wolf.
“Mega-cities are where most of the population live on my world.” He replied, looking down to Twilight. “You might find some small settlements or towns outside them but it’s mostly a lawless wasteland full of ruins.” Wolf sighed, “My family lives just outside Mega-city One. It’s the main hub as far as knowledge and technology is concerned. It also holds the primary M.P.C, the best teachers and trainers are there.”
“And you were top of your class?”
“Indeed, Master. As I said, I’m very good at what I do.”
“Cool,” Spike said simply.
Wolf’s attention went to the door. “Hey, do not drag that! That sword is priceless in more ways than one!” Wolf stood back up straight and took a step forward.
“We’re just doing our job.” The one not dragging the sword replied, dropping to a defensive stance.
Wolf held his hands up and took a step back causing the guard to relax. “Master, please do something, they’re damaging my sword.” Wolf winced as he watched the sword nick a rock in the dirt.
“Is it really necessary to drag it?” Twilight questioned, causing the guards to stop.
“Yes, ma’am, we’ve tried to grab it but we couldn’t get a grip on it.”
“Do you mind if I use my magic to carry it to the princess' chariot?” Twilight asked.
“Not at all, ma’am.” The guard with the sword replied letting the sword fall to the ground making Wolf visibly flinch.
Twilight focused on the sword attempting to levitate it, “that's weird,” she focused again trying harder.
Wolf leaned down to Twilight and whispered into her ear, “It absorbs magic at an astounding rate or deflects it, Master. Only three ever exists on Terra at any given time. One for the best warrior class, one for defender, and one for berserker class.” Wolf stood back up straight and stared at the sword on the ground. “It’s priceless.”
“One second, please.” Twilight said as she made her way to the front of the line of chariots. “Princess, it appears that Wolf’s sword is an extremely rare magical artifact from his world that absorbs magic. The guard are having trouble moving it and may damage it if they continue-”
“Say no more,” Luna interrupted, “we will take care of it.”
Luna, followed by Twilight, returned to the front of the library. She walked up to the sword and placed her hoof on it, the sword lifted a few inches off the ground then fell back down. “Curious,” Luna looked over to Wolf. “This is a very interesting weapon,” Luna focused her magic on the sword and levitated it beside her. “It will be well taken care of.” Luna turned and walked back to the forward chariot. Leaving a dumbfounded Wolf with his jaw slack.
Wolf glanced over to Twilight, she was smiling, “Master, that… There's no way.”
Twilight giggled, “That’s the princesses for you, they’re the most powerful magic users on Equus. Princess Celestia raises the sun and princess Luna the stars and moon.”
“That’s impossible, this is impossible.” Wolf pointed to Luna. “The amount of magic to pick up my sword alone... If magic were liquid, the amount would be an ocean… Not to mention they move celestial bodies.” Wolf shook his head trying to focus. “Remind me to never get on their bad side.”
Twilight chuckled.
Meanwhile, princess Luna dropped the sword on her chariot. Beads of sweat dripped off her brow as she tried to catch her breath. Chest heaving she climbed onto the chariot and sat. ‘This weapon is more dangerous than we thought.’ Luna looked over at the sword, a writing she couldn’t read glowed midnight blue, the same color as her magic. ‘We nearly used all our magic carrying it four chariots away! We must inform Celestia as soon as possible.’
Twilight turned to Spike, “I want you to stay here and look after the library while I’m gone.”
“But Twilight, I want to know what happens.” Spike groaned. “You and the girls get to have all the fun.”
“I’m sorry, Spike. Somepony needs to stay at the library while we’re away. We’ll be back in a few days and I’ll be sure to keep you updated on what's going on.” She replied pulling Spike into a hug.
“Alright, Twilight. Just be careful, Okay?”
“We will, I’ll see you soon.” Fluttershy walked out of the library followed by the rest of the girls. “Are you ready to go girls?” Twilight asked.
Twilight and the others nodded in response. “Hey, why are there so many chariots? I thought it was just the princess and Shining here.” Rainbow asked.
“Princess Luna was planning on having Wolf come to Canterlot anyway. The other was for another set of guards that were outside, they’re taking the train back.” Shining answered, “Are you all ready to go?”
“Yepperooni.” Pinkie said, hopping into Twilight and Wolfs chariot.
The rest of the girls loaded into the remaining chariots. “Then let’s get this show on the road.” Shining said, nodding to the pegasi at the front.
“I’ve never flown before, Master. Is this safe?” Wolf asked.
“It’s the safest way to travel.” She said with a smile as they started to travel upward.
Author's Note
This is my first bit of fiction writing in a long time so be gentle and give me some constructive criticism. Hopefully I'll have chapter two up soon I just need to find time in my schedule to commit to writing. Between reading and two jobs I don't have a lot of free time. Also, if you feel like proofreading and/or editing feel free to pm me, I'll see to it you get story credit, an honorable mention, and candy.
P.S: Sexytime and Bloodsport will come much later. But it will come. 
Wolf held the edge of the chariot in a death-grip, “I do not like this!” He shouted, wide-eyed.
“Relax, Wolfie. You’ll be fine,” Pinkie smiled, leaning over the edge. “You can see my house from here.”
Wolf groaned, “Master, will you knock me unconscious?” He begged.
“No, Wolf. We’ll be there within the hour, I suggest you get comfortable.”
Wolf sighed, “Very well, Master,” he replied sitting with his back to the front of the chariot. Wolf took off his backpack and reached inside. ‘Damn pegasi and their stupid flying faces’, he thought. Rooting around inside he pulled out his mp3 player.
“What’s that thingy?” Pinkie asked.
“A music player,” he replied pulling out the speakers. “Would you like to hear something from my world?” He asked plugging in the speakers.
“Oooh, ooh, yes!” Pinkie begged. "Play some alien music."
“Personally I prefer classical rock and dance music, but I have a bit of everything.”
Twilight looked at the exchange in curiosity, “What is rock?” she asked.
“It’s what you do before you roll, Master.” He replied cryptically with a grin, turning on the machine.
The mp3 player lit up, causing Twilight to lean in and ogle the device. “How in Equus does it work?” She asked unblinking.
“The music on this device was turned into raw data via a computer, one of my people’s most advanced technologies at the time, then transferred over to this device. Or something like that, I can’t tell you exactly how, Master. It wasn’t one of my fields of study.” Wolf replied, shuffling through the songs.
Twilight looked on as Wolf went through the list, curiously staring at the squiggles on the screen, “Why can’t I read this when I can understand what you’re saying?” She looked to Wolf, “shouldn’t it be similar to Equestrian? Your spoken language obviously is.”
“Not really, Master. That would be the Magi’s doing. Kind of a universal language translating spell. I can read your written language, understand your speech and you mine, but not vice-versa.” He replied. “Which is why when I play a song, you won’t understand the words. So I’ll try and stick to mostly instrumentals for now.”
“Can I pick one?” Pinkie asked, “Pleeease?” she pouted, getting an inch from Wolf’s face.
Wolf leaned back attempting to put distance between them. “Pink one, you’re in my bubble…” He turned his head to Twilight, “Master, call her off, please, she’s being weird.” He whispered.
“That’s just Pinkie being Pinkie.” Twilight replied, eyes locked on the music player, “But would you calm down, please?”
“Okie-dokie-loki” She happily replied in a sing-song voice, leaning back.
Wolf sighed happily, “Thank you,” he looked over to the pink pony. “Yes, you can pick something. I’ll let you know if it’s appropriate.”
“Oh, oh, that one, it looks pretty!” She shouted, pointing at the screen.
“Hmm, not really appropriate and has a few words, but not a bad choice. I’ll allow it. Master?”
Twilight shrugged, “I don’t know, Wolf. I can’t read it, remember. Go ahead if you think it’s okay.”
“Very well,” Wolf hit play on the device with a smile. “Greetings, from Terra.”
Wolf began tapping his foot as pinkie stared at the speakers in awe, her shock soon turned into a cheshire-cat grin. Wolf dug through his pack and pulled out a pack of cigarettes and his Zippo. “May I smoke, Master?” He asked.
“Huh,” Twilight asked, coming out of her trance. “What?”
“Smoke, may I?” He asked again holding a cigarette out and wiggling it in front of her.
“What will it do?” She asked, full of curiosity.
“It’ll calm my nerves, this open air flying is getting to me.” He replied.
“Okay... I don’t see why not.”
Wolf flipped open the Zippo with a ‘tink’ and rolled his thumb over the striker, creating a small flash followed by a small flame that flickered in the wind. Twilight stared at the flame in awe, “It makes fire,” she said to herself. Wolf nodded as he brought the lit Zippo, that was fighting the wind, to the cigarette sticking out of his mouth taking a long drag. “Ahh, that's better. Much appreciated, Master.” He sighed as smoke flowed out of his mouth.
Pinkie giggled, “are you part dragon?” she asked as she bobbed to the beat.
Wolf chuckled. “I don’t think so, Pinkie Pie.”
“You can call me Pinkie.”
“Very well, Pinkie.” He smiled as he put the pack of cigarettes and lighter away, “Would you like something to drink?” He asked looking to Pinkie.
“Nope, but thanks anyway.” She replied with a grin.
“Master?” He asked looking to Twilight.
“Thank you, but no.”
“Anytime, Master.” He replied, taking another drag from his cigarette as he pulled out his flask.
Twilight watched as he pulled out the metal container, “What’s in that? That isn’t what you drank out of earlier.”
“You are correct, Master. Inside this is alcohol, or ethanol,” he corrected, “called Moonshine. Good for small scrapes, cuts, and lowering inhibitions. My mother made it, she always packs me some when I go out to scavenge. Which is what I was doing when I got your summon.” Wolf explained causing Pinkie to eye the container.
“I see... Just don’t drink too much, Wolf. I don’t want you falling out of this chariot and I’m sure the princess still has questions for you.” She said sternly.
“Yes, Master. Just a little to take the edge off.”
“I changed my mind, can I have some?” Pinkie asked staring at the flask unblinking.
“Umm,” Wolf looked to twilight, who shrugged, “I suppose. But just a little, I don’t have much.”
Pinkie squealed in delight as she grabbed the flask, unscrewing the cap with her hooves, “Applejack always hides the stuff she makes from me… But I find it.” She said taking a rather large swig. Pinkie’s eyes went unfocused as she swallowed the liquid. “Ooo, that’s the stuff, got a bit of a bite though.”
Wolf smiled, “I like you, Pinkie.” He admitted, taking another drag as he motioned for Pinkie to return the flask. “Personally, I think you and Master are the the only ones that don’t see me as a threat or monster.” He said, taking the open flask from Pinkie and gulping down a mouthful.
“Not true,” Pinkie informed motioning for the flask, “Fluttershy likes you too.” She smiled as she took another drink. “The other girls will come around.”
“I’ll take your word for it.” He replied reaching for the flask, swallowing another mouthful.
“That’s enough you two.” Twilight admonished, “I don’t want to have to drag either of you in front of the princess and explain why you’re drunk.”
“Yes, Master.” Wolf sighed, grabbing the cap from Pinkie and screwing it back on the flask, stuffing it into his pack.
“Aww, party pooper.” Pinkie said looking at Twilight, “Don’tcha worry, Wolfie, we’ll continue this later.” Pinkie said as the music ended. Wolf nodded as he rolled the cord around the speakers and put the device in his pack.
Wolf took another drag then scooted to the back of the chariot. He snuffed out the cigarette on the metal edge then pushed back to the front; slipping the short into a pocket. “Feel any better?” Twilight asked.
“Not really, Master. Maybe in a few minutes.” He replied as he slipped the short in his pocket.
Thirty Minutes Later
“Wolf,” Twilight gently shook the groggy human, “are you okay? We’re almost there.”
“No, Master.” He groaned, holding his temples.
“So, you get airsick..?” Twilight asked deadpanning.
“It would appear so, Master.”
Twilight sighed turning to Wolf, “hold still,” she said charging her magic. Twilight leaned into Wolf and touched her horn to his forehead. “Any better?”
“A little, the world isn’t spinning nearly as much. Thank you, Master.” He replied with a smile.
“Good, now look ahead, we’re coming up on Canterlot.”
Wolf nodded and turned around taking in the scene before him. A large castle built onto the side of a mountain, five large towers with a mixture of gold, white, silver, and blue spires shone in the moonlight. A large objective lens poked out of one of the larger blue spires; obviously an observatory of some kind. Lights coming from windows dotted the building, giving the castle a lived in feel. As wolf continued to look he noticed a large waterfall coming from the base of the castle. ‘I hope that’s not full of their waste.’ He thought. “It’s very pretty, Master. It reminds me a little of Magi architecture, except without the black spires everywhere.”
“Um, okay.” She replied unsure, “From what you told me about them that doesn’t seem like a good thing.”
Wolf shrugged continuing to look at the castle, “It’s not a bad thing, Master. They’re architecture is pretty, all things considered. The buildings never did anything wrong.”
A small object took off from one of the towers and started to fly toward the convoy of chariots. Wolf watched the object curiously as it got larger, beginning to get closer. Soon the he was able to make out the object as another of the so called ‘Night Guard’. The guard flew up to the lead chariot, hovered beside it, then flew ahead to a large opening at the base of one of the towers. With a grunt he returned to his previous position of sitting in the chariot watching the sky, trying to keep his mind off flying in an open-air chariot with no restraints. ‘Ugh, this sucks.’
“You okay, Wolfie? You’re gonna’ miss the best part.” Pinkie asked looking to Wolf while she leaned forward, hooves on the edge of the chariot.
“I’ll pass, thank you.” He replied, then looked to Twilight. “Let me know when we get there, Master.”
“Alright, just... Try not to think about it.” She replied, in a compassionate tone, causing Wolf to nod.
Moments earlier at the lead chariot
“Princess, have you completed your business in Ponyville?” The Night Guard asked as he hovered beside the chariot.
“We have, so to speak. See to it our sister is informed of our arrival, wake her if you must, this is of the utmost import.” Luna informed, “See to it the chariot bay is secure, meaning no unessential ponies.” She turned her head to look at the guard, “dismissed.”
With that the lone Night Guard shot back to the castle. He glided low into one of the larger openings near the ground.
“We’re almost there, Wolf.” Twilight informed.
Wolf sighed in relief as the chariot started to slow, turning his head and peaking over the side. They were very close to the ground now. ‘Thank the gods.’ He thought looking up at the sky. A small clatter was heard ahead, signaling the ground was coming. With a rush of air, Wolf flinched as the ceiling cut off his view of the night sky. A small thud was his signal that they had truly landed. He sighed in relief as it came to a stop, pressing his back firmly against the front of the chariot. ‘Finally.’
Wolf scooted to the end of the chariot putting his legs on the ground. He put his head in his hands, keeping silent as Pinkie bounced down off the chariot.
“You okay, Wolfie?”
“Yeah, are you alright? You don’t look very well.” Twilight asked, concern in her voice.
“I’ll be alright now, I just need a minute, Master. I’m still moving.” He replied.
“Alright. I’m going to go ask the princess what she wants us to do. You take your time.” Twilight informed causing Wolf to nod into his hands as she walked off the chariot.
Wolf tried to control his breathing, attempting to calm down; the room felt as if it were spinning. He felt the chariot bounce slightly. Parting his fingers he looked to his left, to his mild surprise Pinkie was there sitting very close to him. “It’ll be okay, Wolfie.” She said as she put a hoof on his back and began to slowly rub up and down. Closing his fingers he sighed into his palms.
“Hank ooo, Vinkie.” He mumbled into his hands, feeling slightly better.
The rest of the girls came walking up on the two, with three confused looks and one of mild suspicious. Fluttershy was the first to speak. “Oh my, what’s wrong?” She asked, stepping up to Wolf.
“Wolfie got airsick.” Pinkie answered stopping her rubbing.
“Oh, you poor thing,” Fluttershy said as she hopped up on the chariot sitting to Wolf’s right. She put the side of her fetlock to Wolf’s forehead and held it in place. She hummed to herself as she removed her hoof and placed it on his chest. Fluttershy held it there for a moment then softly started to pat his chest, “my mom would do this to me when I would get nervous as a filly, sometimes it helped.”
Oddly enough, Wolf started to feel better, ‘why are they so concerned? These two only just met me, an alien, a few hours before.’ Dropping his hands to his side he looked over to Fluttershy with a smile, “thank you, Miss Fluttershy. I’m feeling immensely better; that’s a neat trick.” Wolf said, causing her to look down with blush and cover the majority of her face with her mane. He turned to look at Pinkie, “Thank you too, Pinkie. I don’t know a lot of people who would have done that for someone they just met.”
“That’s what friends are for.” She smiled, hopping off the chariot.
Holding on to the edge of the chariot, Wolf stood and turned to the gathered ponies. “Okay, now what?” He said looking around. The chariot bay was fairly large, rows of empty chariots lined the walls. A single ‘U’ shaped runway made its way through the room, presumably one side for landing and the other for takeoff. The center of the ‘U’ held a few chariots in the midst of repair, with toolboxes and other equipment strewn about haphazardly. It was almost eerily quiet, the only ponies to be seen were guards posted on the runway and at the entrances to the castle itself.
“Now we wait for the princess’ decision.” Captain Armour informed as he walked up from behind.
“Very well, my Master just went to speak with princess Luna. Hopefully she will return with word shortly.” Wolf replied turning his head to the guard captain.
“Do you really need to call her, master?” He asked with a sigh.
“Yes, it shows the proper respect.” Wolf curtly replied, causing Rarity to smile and nod in agreement. The guard captain took his answer and walked over to the princess’ chariot.
Upon hearing this again Rainbow Dash groaned in annoyance, “tch, whatever. It’s still weird, though.”
“Well, I for one understand completely. And you, Rainbow, need to be more accepting of our new acquaintance and his customs.” Rarity quickly butted in.
“Humph, well, I stand by what I said. It. Is. Weird. An alien gets teleported from it’s home and family then is suddenly all, Master this, and Master that. Oh Master~, Master, Master.” Rainbow rattled off with an eye-roll, “I don’t buy it.”
Wolf took a step toward Rainbow with a scowl on his face causing her to take a step back. “Look,” Wolf growled, pointing to Rainbow, “like it or not, my Master’s life is important to me, the very chance of me seeing my family again rides on her survival. So, yes, I have my own agenda. Keeping her alive, and I’ll make sure she stays that way. You don’t have to trust me, you don’t even have to like me. I don’t care. The only thing I care about is keeping my Master safe so I can go home someday.” Finishing his small rant he turned and started to walk away from the shocked ponies, only to almost run directly into captain Armour. “Pardon me.” Wolf said politely as he skirted around him heading to the lead chariot where Twilight could be seen talking to the princess.
“What was that about?” Shining asked, walking up to the girls.
Pinkie shrugged as Fluttershy stepped off the chariot, “Umm, I don’t really know. He was fine a second ago.” Fluttershy replied.
Applejack snickered as she stepped forward. “Welp, I think I know what done set ‘im off." She continued walking to stand beside Rainbow, "Rainbow here was pokin’ the bear and the bear finally decided to poke back.” Applejack added with a grin, nudging Rainbow. “Sure had you backin’ off right quick.” She chuckled.
“D-did not, I was just getting ready in case he tried something.” Rainbow poorly defended.
“Master, princess Luna,” Wolf said walking up to the chariot, “What would you have me do?”
Twilight and Luna turned to Wolf, “For now, ser Wolf, we would show you to your room for the night. We have more questions for you, as we’re sure you are aware.” Wolf nodded as Luna turned to Twilight, “We shall have Captain Armour take you to your rooms while we speak with our sister.”
“Okay, thank you princess.” Twilight replied with a slight bow as Luna headed for one of the interior doors of the landing bay. “I guess that’s it until the morning, Wolf.” She added looking up at the human, who nodded.
Wolf looked to the ponies gathered by the chariot he left and sighed, ‘This is going to be a long mini-vacation.’ He thought as he followed Twilight up to the group of friends.
“Okay, Shining, while princess Luna speaks with princess Celestia we’re to be given rooms for the night.” Twilight informed the group, getting a nod in return from Shining.
“Easy enough, please follow me.” Shining said as he headed to one of the interior entrances.
Wolf walked up to the side of the chariot and grabbed his bag, throwing a strap over his right shoulder. ‘At least I’ll get some time to think soon,’ he thought, as he caught up to Twilight and her friends.
“Welcome to Canterlot Castle, Wolf.” Shining said as he opened the large door.
The interior of the castle was quite large, twenty foot ceilings of polished white and grey marble. A strip of red velvet carpet, lined with gold tassels, was at the center of the hallway. Off to the side were columns, hundreds of them, traveling along the walls. White and grey tiles lined the ceiling and the parts of the floor that wasn't carpeted. Large doors, roughly ten feet tall, spotted the hallway on either side, for most doors there was a Night Guard present. With every adjoining hallway seemingly the same, ‘how do these ponies find anything, everything looks alike.’
As they continued down the hallway, passing a sentry every few minutes, one side of the wall stopped having random doors and abruptly changed to stained glass windows; every few feet. The windows portrayed ponies, Wolf obviously didn’t know, doing random acts he didn’t quite understand. One in particular caught his eye, causing him to stop. It showed a bearded pony dressed in a blue robe, with yellow stars and white moons, and a pointy blue hat tipped with a bell. The pony was standing amidst books and scrolls in the center of a magic circle, looking up to a night sky. A line went from his horn to what seemed to be a rift in space opening to a spiral galaxy. ‘What the hell? That looks li-’ He thought, until someone put the brakes to his train of thought.
“Wolf, are you alright?” Twilight asked walking up beside him.
“Yes," Wolf replied, a bit too quickly. "My apologies, Master. I was just looking around.” He replied turning away from the window. “Shall we continue?”
Twilight nodded as they turned to catch up to the group. Wolf on the other hand, was lost in thought. ‘That galaxy looked extremely similar to the Milky Way. Do these ponies live somewhere outside our galaxy? Have they been there in the past?’ Wolf sighed inwardly. ‘Something feels off about all this.’
Eventually, after a few more hallways, flights of stairs, ‘goodnights’, and ‘see you tomorrows’ all that remained of the group was Wolf, Shining Armour, and Twilight. “Here’s your room, Twily. It should be the same as you left it.” Shining said as he looked to Twilight.
“Thanks, Shiny, I’ll see you in the morning.” She replied with a half-hug. “We have a long day tomorrow.” Twilight looked to Wolf. “Behave until then, please.”
“Yes, Master. Goodnight.”
Hearing that Twilight walked into the room and shut the door. Wolf turned to look at the guard captain who was already staring at the human.
“That just leaves us I suppose.” Shining stated causing Wolf to nod in agreement. “Well, let’s continue to your room.”
“Very well, lead the way.”
Shining nodded and continued down the hallway in silence. A few minutes into the walk, Shining glanced over at the human to his side. “I’m only going to say this once so remember it,” Shining began, “if you do anything to harm my sister, they’ll never find your body, Human.”
“Uh, I don’t even know your sister.” Wolf replied casually as he looked around.
“Yes, you do.” Shining deadpanned. “Twilight, your ‘Master’, is my sister.”
That got Wolf’s attention causing him to immediately stop and look at the unicorn. “Now that you mention it... It seems a little obvious.” Wolf said gently. “From one brother to another, you have my word that I will not harm her nor will any harm come to her while I’m around.” Hearing the subtle hints of sorrow, Shining stopped and turned to the human.
“I see… Wolf?” Shining asked with a serious tone, causing Wolf to stare at the unicorn with a raised eyebrow. “I was wondering what that outburst earlier was about. You miss your family, don't you? Your sister.
“More or less, that and I’m not a big fan of being called a monster or a liar, or insinuated at that, anyway.”
Shining nodded and continued down the hall, leading wolf to his room.
Three Hours Later
Wolf sighed, lying on his queen sized bed, ‘Not being able to sleep regularly sucks. I just want to end this day...’ Wolf stared at the ceiling and counted the tiles again, for the forty-seventh time. ‘When you are summoned,’ he recited internally with a mocking tone, ‘you will need to sleep much-much less, your sleep cycle will be roughly two to four days awake depending on how many hours are on the planet.’ He rolled to his side facing the open balcony, where unknown stars could be seen twinkling. He sighed again, ‘fuck it.’ Wolf rolled completely over, scooted to the edge of the bed, threw his backpack over his shoulder and made for the door.
Wolf opened the door and peeked out into the hallway, he was met with a stoic Night Guard. “Sooo, would it be acceptable for me to leave this room?” He asked the guard, who didn’t respond. “Okay... So if I leave, you won’t attack me?” He tried again, to no answer.
“Good enough for me,” he happily said stepping into the hall. The guard remained motionless. ‘Little victories.’ He thought, looking left, then right. ‘That’s right, shit, everything looks the same.’ Wolf rolled his eyes. “Which way to ‘outside’?” He asked, turning to the guard, who again did nothing. Wolf sighed internally, ‘Alright, time for some classic video game logic. Right is right, so it’s wrong. Left it is.’
Wolf went left, passing in front of the guard. “Thank you,” he said with a nod, continuing down the hall. Admiring the uniformity and utter silence of the castle at night. ‘Their security is kind of lax for a castle, holding two princesses... Hmm... I call bullshit.’ Wolf thought, Coming to a stop in the curving hallway, quickly doing an about face; he made his way back. Sure enough, the guard in front of room two-thirteen, his room, was gone. ‘Called it,’ He thought with a grin, ‘Observe and report, eh? Alright then.’
Meanwhile
“Princess Luna, I’ve gotten word the human has left his room. He asked how to get outside.” The night guard informed walking up to the dais.
“Very well, keep an eye upon him and inform us when he gets close to an exit.” Luna ordered to the guard, who saluted and promptly left. ‘What art thou up to, human.’ She thought as she watched the guard leave.
Wolf casually walked down another random hallway. ‘Seriously..? This has to be the ground floor.’ Wolf could feel the slightest temperature change coming from outside, but after running into quite a few open windows and two balconies earlier, he held off his relief. Coming to another fork in the hallway, he waited. He looked left, then right, nobody in sight, no sign of anyone since he left his room. The silence, peaceful at first, was starting to become eerie. He made his way left again and sprinted down the hall, ending in a set of double-doors.
Wolf slowed to a walk and stepped up to the doors. Knocking twice, he waited for a reply; only to hear nothing. Shrugging, he opened one of the doors slightly and peeked through. To his relief, it did indeed lead outside. On the other hand, to his surprise, he was met with one of the few ponies he knew. A princesses of Equestria, Princess Luna.
Wolf grinned, opening the door fully “Good evening, Princess.”
“Good evening, ser Wolf. May we ask your intentions?” The princess asked with a smile.
“I can’t sleep, so I decided to go for a walk.” He replied, stepping outside into the night air. “Nobody said I couldn’t, so I figured it was alright.”
Luna nodded and continued to smile, a thoughtful expression on her face. “If thou art restless we can have the kitchen staff prepare something to aid thee.”
“No, thank you. But you misunderstand, I’m literally unable to sleep. It will take quite some time for me to grow tired enough, now that I’ve been summoned.” Wolf paused as he walked closer to Luna. “Princess, may I ask you a question?” Luna nodded, “how many hours are in the day here?”
Luna stared at Wolf with a quizzical expression on her face, “Twenty-four, twelve in our sisters day and twelve in our night.”
“I see, thank you. From what I understand, it should take roughly three days for me to get tired enough to require sleep.” He replied sullenly, “This will take some getting used to.”
“How queer, 'twould be most disorienting for ones sleep cycle to change so drastically.”
“I’m beginning to think that’s the case. It’s strange being awake so long but not getting tired. They had little in ways to train us for this, aside from forming links for a few days and sleep deprivation. What training we did have wasn't extensive.”
“Hmm.. Ser Wolf?” Luna began, turning away from him.
“Yes, your highness?” He asked.
Looking back to the human, her ethereal hair gradually changing direction, “Would thou care to walk with us through the castle garden? Tis quite peaceful during our night, the Midnight Blossoms should be in bloom and their luminescent glow... 'Tis quite beautiful.”
“Oh, alright, that sounds like a sight to see.” Wolf replied, somewhat surprised, as the two started walking.
The two slowly made their way along a cobblestone path, moonlight shining down lighting their path. The slight clopping sound of Luna’s horseshoes and the constant chirping of crickets were the only sounds disrupting their conversation.
“So, ser Wolf. Wilt thou enlighten us on what thou did for an occupation on Terra?”
“Sure, It’s no big secret and hardly a glamorous job.” Luna looked over to Wolf signalling that he had her complete attention. “I was a scavenger,” Luna cocked her head in confusion. “I would go out into the wilderness and scour the wasteland in search of old technology and other useful items. Mostly I look for precious metals, as they’re required in all of our technology. It pays extremely well, so I can help provide for my family, but It can be a bit dangerous at times. I always make my mother worry.” He informed with a smile.
“What would make such an occupation so perilous?”
Wolf came to a stop, causing Luna halt and turn to him. “There are creatures, in the wilderness, that have mutated to such a point they’ve become nothing more than killing machines. When the Magi used their magic on our atomic weapons, it did something to them. Whatever they didn't kill they changed, into Thrulls…” Wolf shivered at the thought. “Their blood curdling screams haunt even me. One on it’s own, that knows you’re there, is more of a threat than a group of random humans. They’re bloodthirsty, relentless, highly resistant to damage and most have unbelievably sharp talons. They are usually larger, faster, and stronger than the average human. Some fly, some are so silent you never know they’re there till it’s too late. Some can regenerate from the gravest wound and most travel in packs. It’s a fool's job, but very profitable.”
Luna stared at Wolf in abject horror, “Such monsters exist. Truly?” Wolf nodded, “'Tis a fool’s errand indeed.”
“Aside from those, you have humans. They usually have gone crazy and the few that are sane just want what you have. Thrulls are extremely dangerous but have no greater consciousness, that we know of. But, humans you also need to watch out for, they can lure you into traps that you’ll never notice till you’re caught inside it. They can even kill you from so far away that you never knew what hit you. I’ve ran into quite a few cannibals and raiders in my time out there, but I’ve been lucky. They're not all bad, but you never can tell. After my first time caught in an ambush I just started avoiding people out there altogether... When I can anyway.” He said as he continued down that path again, Luna at his side.
“What did thou do to escape?”
Wolf went silent for a moment as he thought of the best way to answer. “I didn’t need to. They tried to kill me, rob me, and possibly eat me… So, I killed them before they had that opportunity. If I had ran they would have shot me in the back, there was no escape.” Wolf answered with a sigh. “It’s what some of my kind is reduced to. It’s better to just end them so they can’t kill anyone else. And sometimes you have to be reckless to come out alive.”
“We understand, for the most part. We are no stranger to fighting nor killing. Yet it has been quite some time since those days, and we regret it still.” Luna said in a melancholic tone lowering her head.
“We all do what we have to, Princess. That seems to be true on any planet. Right or wrong usually comes second to survival.” Wolf let out a sigh, “the faces of those I’ve killed still haunt me and I’ll never forget them, I owe them, or I deserve that much. It doesn't matter if they were good or evil.”
“Yes, now that, we truly understand…” She replied looking up. “We are here.”
“This looks more like a hedge maze than a garden.” Wolf pointed out, looking up at the tall hedges that were perfectly trimmed.
“It doubles as both. We often come here to clear our thoughts.” She informed as she sped up, ahead of Wolf. “Come, there is much to see.”
“Okay. Just don’t lose me, I’d rather not be wandering around in there all night.” Wolf chuckled.
“'Twould be most unfortunate. But thee wanted to walk.” She replied looking back to Wolf with a sly grin on her face.
"Princess, may I ask you something?" Wolf asked as they made their way into the maze.
"You may," she replied turning onto another path, Wolf at her side.
"Don't take this the wrong way, but, you sometimes seem to switch slightly between old-English and common English. Why is that?" He asked following beside Luna as she walked past a few paths.
Luna sighed, "We have been away for quite some time and just recently returned. We have been seeing an instructor, so that I may adapt with current times." She stopped and stared down yet another path, after a moment she chose to walk it. "It has been difficult. I can speak to my sister perfectly, but when we-I address our subjects, I get nervous and fall into my old speech patterns. I shall endeavor to speak correctly around you if 'tis a bother."
"I see. And, no, it's not bothering me. You can speak to me in whatever way is most comfortable to you," he replied, looking up at the sky, missing the subtle blush on Luna's face. "But, if you don't mind me asking, where did you go?"
Luna's smile fell, "'tis quite a long story, one for another time. We art nearly there." She said quietly, quickening her pace and taking another path, Wolf following alongside.
"Fair enough."
They continued down the winding and changing paths until they reached a small alcove. The small cobblestone walkway they were on came to a 'T'. The garden was full of small rose-like flowers, coming up to Wolf's shin. The flowers surrounded a small pond beside which was a statue of a mare holding out an urn that poured an endless flow of water. The glowing blue flowers swayed in the subtle breeze, sending small orbs of yellow bio-luminescent pollen into the air. Luna and Wolf stood, side by side, taking in the scene before them. A sweet scent hung in the air, reminding Wolf of the patches of Honeysuckle around his home. The moment of tranquility was only interrupted by the quiet rustling behind them.
"So," Wolf asked, breaking the silence as he looked over to Luna, "this is quite beautiful. But, exactly how many guards are following us? My count is at two. But, knowing that, I know there are three. Which means at least four." He finished with a grin.
Luna didn't miss a beat as she looked to Wolf, "very astute. You are correct in your assumption." She smiled, "there is a squad of our guard following. Our sister thought 'twould be best we keep an eye on you for the time being."
"Ah, well, understandable. But as beautiful as this place is I could never truly enjoy such a place while being watched. No offense to you or your sister." He replied with a glance behind him. " But this place is remarkably peaceful, I'll have to come back here before I get unsummoned. Thank you, for showing me this place."
Luna's smile dipped slightly but was quick to reform. "No offense was taken, and you are most welcome."
"So, is there anything else open this late?" Wolf asked.
"In the city proper? Not to my knowledge." Luna paused, lost in thought, a hoof coming up to her chin. "Please, follow me, we have an idea," a grin forming.
"You know, now that I know they're there, you don't need to have your guards hiding in the shadows."
"Indeed. But 'tis wise never to underestimate the element of surprise, even if 'tis slight." She replied, still grinning, as they made there way to the exit.
Ten Minutes Later
"What is this place?" Wolf inquired, as he looked around.
It was a large field surrounded by a track, the outer wall visible on the other side. Along the wall there were worn patches of ground every few feet, with a fabricated pony holding a wooden sword and shield in the center. There were several of the Night Guard practicing with the dummies, that seemed to track movement and swivel on its mount. The obviously enchanted dummies would swing their wooden swords as the guard attempted to evade, trying to get in a strike of their own. A few of the wingless guard were in full armour doing laps around the track as one in light armour shouted from the sideline. In the center there was a group of unicorn. Some were levitating what appeared to be large dumbbells as the others levitated quite a few small stones. The unicorn levitating the stones would send wave after wave at the other waiting guards making them defend and evade them, like a swarm of angry bees.
"'Tis the guard training area. It also doubles as an arena when the situation calls for it." Luna informed, looking over to Wolf.
"Why bring me here?" He asked, confused, watching the guards train.
"A few reasons, ser Wolf," She replied as she made her way out to the track, Wolf following close behind. "We are quite curious as to what one such as yourself can do. We planned on testing you tomorrow but considering your inability to sleep, there is no time like the present."
"Okay... I could use a workout and the experience will be nice. I've never fought against a quadruped." Wolf smiled, "My combat effectiveness will be lower without my weapons, not to mention my lack of magic at the moment. Otherwise, this should be interesting."
"Quite," Luna replied simply as she glanced around the arena. "Lieutenant Colonel, Night Flame! Report!" She shouted, causing Wolf to recoil and shoot his hands over his ears.
'By the Ten Courts of Hell, she's got some pipes!' Wolf thought, over the rigging in his ears.
"The Lieutenant will put you through your paces. He has been freelancing for our sis-"
"What!?" Wolf interrupted, "sorry, it's hard to hear you!" He stared at the princess, jiggling a finger in his ear in attempts to stop the ringing.
"Apologies," She replied sheepishly.
"It's alright! But warn a guy next time! My ears are sensitive!" He continued to shout.
"Ma'am?" They were interrupted by a, lightly armoured, light blue stallion with a short blue and red mane. He was an average sized pony and the only thing that truly set him apart was his black hooves and wing apparatus on his back.
"Yes, we would like thee to taketh, the human, ser Wolf here," she began, motioning to Wolf, "and test his abilities in combat."
"Very well, your Highness." He replied with a slight bow. "Wolf, please follow me to the training area."
"Alright," he replied simply, following the pony, "Princess, could you hold onto these for me?" Wolf asked, looking back to the princess. She nodded as he took off his backpack and pulled out his Browning Hi Power. He carefully removed the magazine and popped the round out of the chamber, slipped the bullet into his pocket, and held them out.
"Your other weapon?" She asked.
Wolf nodded, "you see... I've been trained to use it on instinct, when I'm in trouble." He paused, "just in case."
Luna nodded as they made their way across the field, Wolf could feel the eyes on him as the yard seemed to get slightly quieter. They stopped near the wall and waited for Night Flame to remove the wooden dummy and set it aside.
"Okay, Human, I assume you know this is merely a training exercise?" The light blue stallion asked, looking up impassively at the human.
"Yes." Wolf kept his answers short and concise.
"Good, one moment please." Night Flame replied as he started walking down the row of practice areas.
Wolf looked back to Luna who was sitting on the grass a few feet behind him. She didn't notice, her focus was on the weapon currently suspended in her magic. She flipped it around, looking into the square-ish hole on the side, only to flip it again and look down the short rifled barrel. Wolf sighed, secretly thankful he unloaded the weapon before handing it over. 'It's like giving a gun to a child.'
Wolf decided to inform the princess of her 'would be' dangerous mistake. "Princess," Luna looked up to Wolf, who was walking over to her, "If those two pieces were together, looking down the small tube in the front is extremely dangerous and could result in immediate death." She stared at Wolf, her curious expression turning to understanding followed shortly by worry. "It's about as useful as a bookend in it's current state though," he quickly added, noticing her expression drop. "I would be glad to show you the proper way to handle it when we get a chance. But remember it is, after all, a weapon. A powerful weapon, of the industrial era before The Accord. It was my grandfa-" He was interrupted by Night Flame clearing his throat.
"Ahem," Wolf turned to face the pony, who was flanked by a smaller female Pegasus in partial armour, another Night Guard. "This is Private Hot Start, she will be your opponent for this sparing mach." The stallion looked up to the human. "Do you require a training weapon?"
Wolf thought for a moment. 'Well, hmm. Before I take things too seriously I really should see what these ponies are capable of. After all, this is only a sparring mach.' He grinned, "No, thank you." He replied, nodding to the stallion.
"Have it your way. Please take your positions and hold," The two moved away from each other, roughly eight feet apart in the almost sixteen foot square.
Wolf stared at the pony in front of him, she was smaller than most of the Night Guard he's seen so far. Her light blue mane was short obviously parted in the center with the way it came around her face under the helmet. She had the same golden cat eyes as other guard but he noticed her ears were a just a tiny bit bigger, for the size of her head. She was crouched, ready to pounce, her front legs bent and wings slightly flared. 'She's going to shoot toward me, fast. Or that's what she wants me to think.' Wolf suppressed a grin as he decided his first move. 'This is gonna be fun.' He made a fist and gripped it with his other hand, popping his knuckles, then repeated. He held his hands together and twisted his arms over his head, popping the joints in his elbows and shoulders. The mare across from him flinched at the sound. Finally, while staring at the guard, he shot his head to the right letting out two loud pops. "My apologies," he spoke to his opponent, as he stood on one leg and pulled the other up behind him, "just limbering up." Hot Start scoffed.
"Whenever you're ready?" Night Flame added, as he stood between them on the outlying grass.
"I'm ready." Wolf replied, bowing to his opponent and settling into a half-assed stance.
"Ready," Hot Start answered, still crouched.
'She sounds young, what the hell is the recruiting age on this planet?'
"On my go," Night Flame bellowed, "Three... Two... One... Go!"
Hot Start shot her wings down and launched herself toward Wolf's chest at an alarming speed. 'Cac naofa!' He had time to think, as he dropped slightly, fully expecting her attack. As the mare began flying overhead he put his plan into action grabbing her midsection, just in front of her hind-legs, causing Hot Start to squeak. He pulled her into his shoulder and wrapped his arms around her. The mare was incredibly light and for all her speed she had almost no physical strength by comparison. Using her forward momentum Wolf arched backward. She struggled for a moment, seeing her impending doom, but with her physiology no amount of contortion could let her escape or lessen the blow. Wolf continued backwards, unable to stop even if he wanted to, so he thrust harder putting all his weight into the Northern Lights suplex. The mare had just enough time to slam her hooves into his back in a last-ditch effort to get away, but it did nothing.
They hit the ground with a dull thud and a heavy metallic clunk.
Wolf quickly rolled off the mare and leapt to his feet. He backed off dropping into a Swarmer stance, with every intention of taking the fight seriously from this point on. He no longer had a plan but he knew how quick she was now. He looked down at the Mare that had yet to move since the suplex. She was still breathing, the rise and fall of her barrel gave her away. He suppressed a laugh, "playing possum will not work on me." She remained motionless. He looked over to Night Flame, his mouth was hanging open, a look of utter shock on his face. Wolf quickly glanced back to Hot Start, then looked to the Princess, her face was a carbon copy of Night Flame.
'Not good.' He thought, quickly dropping his stance, hurrying over to the mare. He dropped to his knees and slid the remaining distance. Wolf rolled the mare onto her side and put his fingers to her neck, 'strong pulse, good.' He fumbled momentarily on the buckle to her helmet but it was gingerly removed, he tossed it aside noticing a sizable dent. He put his palm to her mouth, 'still breathing.' He parted her hair that covered her face now, a small trickle of blood was coming out of her nostril. 'Shit,' Wolf put hid hand on her forehead, using his thumb to lift her oversized eyelid, her eye partially rolled backwards. 'She's out cold.' He looked back to Night Flame, the look of shock still on his face. 'Really!?' He looked back down to the small mare, 'Dammit, I over did it again.
His mind going a mile a minute he did the only thing he could think of, he breathed in and shouted as loud as he could, "Medic!!!"
Author's Note
And that's chapter two. Thank you for your patience and sorry it took so long but life happens.
Also, thank you Wand3r3r3 for letting me use your OC Night Flame and looking over some of Rainbows dialogue. 
