Zeref tumbles through the portal at mak speed, still not having come out of the unconscious phase that the headgear had put him in. In truth, both he and his counter part that was in the game, were about to become one in the same. Princess Luna however did not forsee this development in her plan. As Zeref hurtles through, as does Azrael. What happens next, is something that goes beyond reality and virtual reality.

The two forms suddenly collide, this bringing Zeref back from his unconscious state. Pain begins to rake through his form, changes start to happen to his body. The two forms becoming one and mixing with each other. They fight over dominance of the physical form. this continues until the portal finally spits the remaining victor out on the other side. What comes out is a human that is forever changed. The being that lays on the ground, has the same outfit on as Azrael did, but the sweater, shoes, sunglasses and gloves he wore have turned solid black, while his coat and pants remain that same ghostly grey. His facial hair turned to black, as did his dreads, but the dreads had ghost white streaks at the bottom. His eyes changed from pale white back to Zeref's icy grey. And as if that wasn't enough, it seemed that Azrael's body type won the fight. He now stood from a simple five foot five inches, to a large man of six foot seven inches. As he lays there still in shock, the pain finally hits him after what had just happen a second time. This time, Zeref rolls around in pain as the sensations cuts through his nerves once more

"What...the fuck just happen?!"

He said as he tries to shake it all off. Attempting to stand, but failing as he slumps back down. He hadn't even taken into account were he was. He reaches up and pulls off the headgear, his long dreads falling from the devices as he slowly opens his eyes to look around. What he sees is definitely not The Matrix, but a world he had only seen in those familiar episodes that involve certain ponies. And if he saw them, he was going to be very upset with them. But something else had Zeref's attention. His body, it felt heavier, larger. He knew he was out of the matrix. He had removed his headgear after all. He also finally noticed that his semi long hair was now longer and dreaded. He quickly sits up and holds his hands out in front of him, noticing the change from his usual black t-shirt and jeans to...what he had Azrael wearing. But some bits were black and others white.

"Oh god. What has just happened to me..?"

He said as he looks around for anything to cast a reflection, luckily he landed by a small pond. He slowly gets up again, this time managing to stand, and slowly walks over to the water, leaning in and gazing upon a new being he did not know, but carried traits that both he and his RSI both carried. His eyes widen behind his sunglasses, stumbling back as he nearly falls once more.

"This....this is all a dream. It has to be. Or this has to be a prank pulled by the dev team."

He continues to run possible explanations through his mind. Trying to use logical thinking to grip the situation. A voice pulls him from his train of thought, one that he did not want to hear, but it was there, confirming his fears.

"Um..Azrael? Is that you?"

Zeref turned his gaze to the lavender alicorn, but she had more human-like features than he expected. In fact, so did the other two that followed behind her cautiously. Yep, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash. Zeref could only glare at them from behind his glasses, but they could feel the rage brewing.

"What the fuck have you ponies done...? You steal me away from my home and have the balls to even come near me? Oh, you and your princess are going to get it. I may be a human, but when you do something like this? Well.."

Something inside of him triggered, both body and soul. As if his abilities from the game transfered over into this reality. His body shifts into ghost mode. He flies at Twilight with quick speed, becoming solid once he is able to wrap his hands around Twilight's throat. Something was going on with Zeref. This was something that hasn't been awakened in years. You see, there was a point in life where Zeref was teased by people in and out of school because he was considered an outcast, and his family always looked down upon him. All this combined created a form of hysteria. Not one of fear no, but one of pure rage. And in this situation, combined with his system shock and numbness of his mind and anger coming into the equation as well. That hysteria now emerges once more. This surprised Twilight, and she stumbled back and fell to the ground as Zeref continued to choke her. Her friends staring in horror as they saw their best friend being harmed by this man.

"Please A-Azrael....we didn't..know this was going to happen...please!"

Twilight said as she was trying her best to get air. Zeref was met with a hoof to the face as Rainbow Dash came to her friend's rescue. This sent Zeref sliding back a good six feet, though still standing. Having had his glasses knocked off of his face, you can now see that his eyes are bloodshot. the pupil shrunken down to a mere little dot in the whites of his eyes.

"You want some to, Skittles? Fine."

He said as he charged forth, zig-zaging and dashing left to right in order to keep ehr vision busy to throw her off, he appears behind her and grabs hold of her neck from behind, squeezing it firmly. He lifts her up and throws her over his body into the ground, creating an indention in the dirt. His attention now turns to Fluttershy, who was now shaking like a leaf. Those light green eyes staring in fear of the man that has brought harm to her friends.

"Azrael...please stop this...this isn't who you are! The player we met was kind and gentle! Please stop!"

Zeref walked over to her slowly, that look still in his eyes as he grabs her by the wrist and lifts her up with a single hand, squeezing her wrist hard.

"Azrael that hurts! Please let go!"

Fluttershy cried out

"Oh dear sweet Fluttershy...you and your princess brought this upon yourselves...I am trying to figure out what I will do with you as we speak-"

He was cut off, his other hand grabbing at his head as he starts to fight back the hysteria, his shock finally fading as he gets a grip on his mind. He drops Fluttershy, grabbing his head with his other hand as a ringing in his ears begins to get louder and louder. Those oppressive memories starting to flood his mind once more. He grits his teeth as the voices whisper in his mind.

Outcast...

Loser...

Reject..

Filth...

Shameful son...

"Shut up! Go away! You are all nothing to me! I hate you all! You stuck up arrogant pricks! I don't need you or the shit you put me through! SHUT UP!!!"

Zeref felt to his knees as he continues to thrash about. Fluttershy, no longer concerned for herself, was now concerned for Zeref. Her fear being overpowered by her sense of compassion. From the things that Zeref was shouting. She was putting it together in her. The man had been shown nothing but grief most of his life.Even as a child. As she was about to approach him though, a powerful magical bolt hits him in the back of the head, rendering him unconscious once more. The shooter, princess Luna. The others look up as she descends from the air, wings out and horn glowing. She drops to the ground and folds her wings, the glow also fading. She walks over to Zeref, looking over everyone else.

"I am sorry I am late everyone."

Twilight and Rainbow dash struggle to get up for a moment, but are able to no doubt.

"Princess.....what have you done to him..?"

Twilight asked as she rubbed her now bruised neck.

"Something...I did not foresee. And it put you all in danger. I am sorry Twilight Sparkle. And you as well girls. I did not think that his virtual self would mix in with his real self. A great fault on my part for trying to urge him here so quickly. I am afraid...this had sent him into a shock. But why he reacted so violently..I don't know. But for now. We need to get him somewhere safe for now. The other ponies don't need to know about him yet. Twilight Sparkle, I am placing him in your care. I would take him myself, but even my sister doesn't know about my plans. I am sure when he wakes up, he will be less prone to becoming violent. I know he hurt you, but please. Be gentle with him. I know deep down, when he wakes up, he will regret what he did."

Twilight was hesitant at first, but nods.

"Of course, I will take him to the castle right away. But Luna, I have to ask. What is going on?"

"That I cannot speak of at this time. Let's just say I recreated this game for more than just being a fan. Azrael here is going to be needed, that is all I can say. Now, get him out of here before anypony else sees this. And make sure that your other friends don't learn about him yet either."

"yes, we will keep it a secret."

Twilight said as she looked over at Fluttershy now helping up Rainbow Dash. She looks over at the unconscious human, still wondering why he reacted the way he did.

"Maybe he can tell me what happened when he wakes up. That was not the same player we met back in the game. I know that for sure."

"Um..Twilight. Maybe it would be best if I accompanied you when he wakes. Before Luna knocked him back out, he was saying some thing that cuaght my attention. I believe the way he reacted may be connected."

Fluttershy said as she helped Rainbow Dash walk along.

"Whatever happened...let's hope it doesn't again. He threw me like I was a piece of crumpled paper."

Twilight casts a mass teleportation spell, taking them all to her castle.

Author's Note

Yes, I know. Short chapter. But time is currently running low for the moment, gotta get to work. But here ya go! Also, I will wait till this story gets more feedback before I go any further. As for my other stories, back to them!

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